Fairbury Cropsey High School - Crier Yearbook (Fairbury, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1944 volume:

The Students °f Tairbury Township High School Present .... Edited by THE SENIOR CLASS of 194 Supervised by G. N. BAYLESS and M. F. FULLMER At FAIR BURY TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 3 FOREWORD Each year the students of F. T. H. S. eagerly look forward to the printing of our year book, The Crier. In this edition of The Crier we have attempted to carry out our fine traditions by recording our joys, sorrows, work and play at school in picture and in script. If, as you observe the contents of this book, you recall memories of your happy hours spent in school, our efforts will be richly rewarded. EMMA LOU HUBER, Editor-in-Chief. 4 DEDICATION For her years of faithful and efficient service... For her cheerful willingness to always assist a needy pupil. . . For her untiring patience and eagerness to serve others, we remember and honor Miss Mary Sharp. As a token of our affection and high esteem, we dedicate this 1944 CRIER to her. 5 IN MEMORY OF Dillon Eugene Loughran a member of the class of 1944, who met his death on the streets of Chicago on May 29, 1943. Eugene had been our schoolmate since we be- gan our school life in the elementary schools. In his short walk of life he won his way deep into the hearts of all of us. We shall forever remember him as a quiet, true classmate and friend. 6 CRIER STAFF Editor-in-Chief.......................................Emma Lou Huber Assistant Editor.......................................Bette Wills Business Manager....................................Glenn Booker Senior Editor..........................................Joyce Heins junior Editor..........................................Helen Tagg Sophomore Editor....................................Mardell Nance Freshman Editor......................................Barbara Steidinger Humor Editor........................................Rosemary Crouch Calendar Editors...................Darrell Peter and Chuck Veatch Athletics Editor....................................Alden Beckley G. A. A. Editor.......................................Doris VonBergen Music Editor........................................Eula Mae Bess F. F. A. Editor......................................Charles Maskell Home Economics Editor..............................Jo Anne Thompson Advertising Editor..................................Don Steidinger Assistants....................Bill Tagg, Bob Spence, Jim Rice Senior Typist..........................................Joan Heins Junior Typist.......................................Vivian Schmidt Faculty Advisers.............................Mr. Bayless, Mr. Fullmer 7 CONTENTS ★ ★ ★ L71 Jm inistrcih on ★ ★ ★ (Pi L las sscs ★ ★ cal arcs ★ ★ ★ ADMINI TEATICN J. W. Wade, Secretary Job Gerber, President E. T. Lange P. M. Hotaling J. W. Ulfers Karl V. Keck Phil Thompson OUR BOARD OF EDUCATION 9 G. N. BAYLESS A. B. Wabash College M. A. University of Illinois Mr. Baylcss was our principal for a year and one-half. The opera- tion oi our school, and the plans for our Crier were under his direction. I le left us at the end of the first semester. io M. F. FULLMER B. Ed. Western Illinois State Teachers. M. A. University of Iowa. Mr. Fullmer came into our midst and began his duties as principal at the beginning of the second semester. The completion of our Crier was under his supervision. ii I.l'KE GlF.ASON Illinois State Normal University COACH PHYSICAL SCIENC Mrs. Roberta Kaiser Herzoc Illinois State Normal University. B. Ed. MATHEMATICS LIBRARIAN Mrs. Mary Hartwig Winn Illinois Wesleyan University. A. B. ENGLISH MUSIC F. T. H. S. I .EONA SteIDIXGEK OFFICE SECRETARY Ruth Dugger Illinois State Normal University. B. Ed. COMMERCE (Second Semester) Virginia Staker Morris Harvey College University of Kentucky. A. B. SOCIAL SCIENCE l HYSICA L EDUCATIONI Robert Maurer Blossom Bacopulos Illinois State Normal University. B. Ed. COMMERCE (First Semester) Illinois State Normal University. B. S. University of Illinois. M. S. AGRICULTURE Grace Wiiitford Western III. State Teachers University of Illinois. A. B. Universitv of Wisconsin HOME ECONOMICS Marjorie Kemple James Millikin University University of Illinois. B S. University of Wisconsin ENGLISH PUBLIC SPEAKING GENERAL BUSINESS Harriet Rowland Il'inois State Normal University. B. B. BIOLOGY SOCIAL SCIENCE Mary Sharp Northwestern University. M. S. LATIN, SPANISH ENGLISH FACULTY CLAJTE Rosemary Crouch “Rosie “Pretty as a picture, nice frame, too.” President 1 Florence Gerdes “Flo” “Her friends who know her well, the sweetness of her heart can tell.” Vice-President Charles Veatch “Chuck” “His trairs aren’t corn, they're golden banter.” Secretary-Treasurer 4ENICE4 1944 Ai.den Beckley Carlos Bandy Bandy I’m content to be shy to nil except a favored few. Eula Mae Bess “Bessie” She’s always hunpnrtial. Herschel Butler “Egbert” Don’t study too hard, you might learn something. Dula Mae Dawson Dn ie” .Jingling with laughter ns though she had swallowed sleigh bells. Beck Smash ’em, bust 'em. that’s my custom. Glenn Booker “Stimp” I don’t toll white lies, mine are nil in technicolor. Dorothy Carlson “Dot” Sjx ech is silver ; silence Is golden. Rorert Decker Bob As solemn as a potato. I 6 Jamf.s Degenhart “Jim” I’m not lazy. I'm just in love with rest. Joan Hrins “Joanie” The best way to have a friend is to be one. I Iarvky I Iartman “Butch” He was listening with his face only. Emma Lou Huber “Emmy Eugene Durham “Bull” When I have nothing better to do. I go to school. Joyce Heins “Joy” The beginning of all great things is small. Jesse Huber “Jess” I look so little and innocent, but looks sometimes deceive. Margie Jessup “Mure,” She anchors each friend with gobs of graciousness, goodness, and gaiety. She doesn't enter a room, she invades it. Ernest Johnson “Ernie” I have never met a man who has given me as much trouble as myself. Charles Miskell Charlie” No sinner nor saint, per- haps. but just the very best of chaps. Darrel Peter “Jakie” Dimples like small whirl |km Is in her cheeks. James Rice “Jim” A geyser of chatter. Robert Spence “Bob” As restless as tl,e tip of a cat’s tail. Evelyn Leetch “Leetch Time tells on her. especially a Rood time. George Myers “Georgie” A merry gentleman with a ready smile. Nina I ou Ramsryer “Nina” My mind is cleaner than a man’s; I change it more often. Charlene Schlicher Schlicker” Talks a little, smiles a lot. looks bashful, but she’s not. Donald Stei dinger “Don” The kind of a guy who would marry Hedy Lamarr for her money. iS William Tagg Jo Anne T HOMPSON •‘Bill” What I No Kirin in heaven ? Then just leave me here. Ellen Vail “Dolly She can’t frown she never tries. Dorothy Wagenseller “Dorothy” Patience is a plant that Krows not in nil K«rdens. Erma Wallenstein “Ermie Smoke-rinK calmness. Norma Young “Mon” “Jo There’s nothinK like fun. is there? Doris VonBergen “Dot” In sports she’s hard to beat, because she's quite an athlete. Charles Wilken “Napoleon” All thintrs come to those who wait, so why should I hurry ? William Woodard “Bill School is a worry. I'm happier at home. to A younK Kiri in her early dirties. CLASS HISTORY Twelve long years ago, eleven members of our graduating class ventured forth on their prolonged but fortunately successful journey to their present achieved goal. They were: Alden Beckley, Charles Veatch, Eula Mae Bess, Joyce Heins, Joan Heins, Donald Steidinger, Nina Lou Ramseyer, Ernest Johnson, Emma Lou Huber, Florence Gerdes, Jim Degenhart, Dorothy Carlson, Jeanne Leetch. Many new members were added to our ranks during Edison and Isaac Walton school years. After eight years of arduous toil, fifty-seven eager freshmen were allowed to enter the highly respectable, slightly formidable, yet definitely promising doors of F. T. H. S. While wandering through the mysterious corridors, they gazed wide-eyed upon the wonders of the music department. Many of them took an active part in this depart- ment during the years to follow. Participants in the various musical organizations were: Girls’ Glee Club: Eula Mae Bess, Joan Heins, Joyce Heins, Dula Mae Dawson, Norma Young, Emma Lou Huber, Florence Gerdes, Darrell Peter, Margie Jessup, Doris VonBergen, Irma Wallenstein. Boys’ Glee Club: Bill Tagg, Alden Beckley, Jim Degenhart, Donald Steidinger, Charles Veatch, Bob Spence, Eugene Durham. Mixed Chorus: Alden Beckley, Eugene Durham, Bill Tagg, Robert Spence, Jim Degen- hart, Joyce Heins, Joan Heins, Eula Mae Bess, Donald Steidinger, Emma Lou Huber, Dula Mae Dawson, Florence Gerdes, Norma Young, Charles Veatch. Band: Eula Mae Bess, Joyce Heins, Joan Heins, Bill Tagg, Donald Steidinger. We also had Margie Jessup and Doris VonBergen as drum majorettes. During one season Doris served as drum major. We are very proud of our part in winning places of honor at the district, regional, and state contests we attended. The names of Flint, La Salle-Peru, and Gilman bring memories we shall never forget. Ol the lowly freshmen who worshiped the upper-classmen, the following became ambitious football players: Herschel Butler, Jim Degenhart. Alden Beckley, Charles Veatch, Bill Woodard. Basketball: Alden Beckley, Jim Degenhart, Charles Veatch, Donald Steidinger, Bill Woodard. Baseball: Alden Beckley, Bob Spence, Charles Veatch. Among these were trophy winners and captains of football and basketball teams during the following years. The first year we lost from our class roll the following students: Glenn Bushman, Glenn Craig, George Foster, Betty Huette, Jean Moore, Shirley Noble, Mae Powell, Margie Sheppard, Rose Ellen Sutton, Glenn Tipton. We gained only one—Carlos Bandy. After a brief respite, we again resumed our duties, but we took great care to 20 make the Freshies” feel very inferior. Bill Tagg, Rosemary Crouch, and Robert Decker joined our ranks. We decreased our number considerably by the loss of: Elizabeth Kaisner, Jim Bean, Robert Dringenberg, Alan Hornbeck, Jim Hurt, Richard Walter, Lyle Winterland, and Jean Lehmann. Again we enjoyed our summer vacation and returned as triumphant upper class- men. During our junior year we selected class rings or pins and elected as class officers: President, Alden Beckley; Vice-President, Bill Tagg; Secretary-Treasurer, Emma Lou Huber. We gave our junior play, “Button, Button,” which was a great success. Then we made a grand finis” with a hot” night club Prom.” Again we lost many of our classmates. They were: Margaret Mehrings, Patricia Mehrings, Ray Carder, Jerry Wilson. Frank Rigsby, Jim Watson. Jack Gahwiler, Ruth Zimmerman, Charles Thomas. Arthur Walter, Robert Hirstein. Norma Young came into our midst at the beginning of the year. After this strenuous year we felt ourselves in need of relaxation. Following the summer vacation, we resumed our duties in the role of lofty and arrogant seniors. We soon slipped out of this role, however, and became absorbed in school life—giving con- siderable thought to our pre-graduation days. Even this year we lost three of our mem- bers. We were saddened by the sudden death of Eugene Loughran. Phyllis Haab and Bill Tagg moved away. In due time we presented to an appreciative audience The Sat- urday Evening Ghost,” a mystery comedy directed by Miss Kemple. Our class officers were: President. Rosemary Crouch; Vice-President. Florence Gerdes; Secretary-Treas- urer, Charles Veatch; reporter, George Myers. While endeavoring tq gain our present goal during the past four years, we have contributed our meager bit of time and talent to the Latin Club, Spanish Club, French Club, G. A. A., F-Club, F. F. A. Club. Home Economics Club, and our proudest achieve- ment—The Crier. Our years at F. T. H4 S. will always be remembered with pleasure, and we will never forget the debt we owe to all of those who have contributed to our education and our lives. We have gained a wealth of experience and made friendships that we could never have made elsewhere. We. the members of the class of One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-four of Fairoury Township High School, being of unsound mind and failing health, are now graduating after four years of somewhat triumphant (we’re kidding) study. Since we believe academic courses are the best extra-curricular activities, and make a feeble attempt to agree with the faculty that studies come first barring absolutely nothing, EXCEPT youthful frivolities—do hereby bequeath our reputation as a studious class to the remaining aspirants for a diploma at our Alma Mater. We, the entire class, bequeath the following undersigned things: First: We. the entire class, bequeath to the juniors the privilege of being the hon- ored inhabitants of the southern extremities of the assembly. Second: To the sophomores, we were going to leave Mr. Bayless, but since he left us, this will be impossible. So-o-o-o-o, instead, we leave the secluded (?) spot (well used) by the outskirts of the campus. Third: To those very green and bewildered freshmen, we leave Emily Post’s newest book on Etiquette. Wd do this with the fervent hope that they will learn the ways of high school life much quicker than they seemed to their first year. Fourth: And last and truly least, we leave to the faculty fond memories of our glorious four years of struggle to finally pass through these magnificent portals of graduation. We hope they will treasure them and hold them dear to their hearts, because we won’t! And now each and everyone of us, the class of ’44. individually leave the following most prized and treasured enumerated articles' 21 I, Carlos Bandy, leave to that Romeo, Earl Broquard, my irresistible ways with the Chenoa women (and also a few from Fairbury). I, Glenn Booker, bequeath my Arthur Murray technique of dancing, and ALL my football letters, to my fond and unspoiled brother, Wilbur. I, Doris VonBergen, bequeath my straight, blond hair and my love for the Marine ••him” to that admirer of all the services, Rose Lorch. I, Bill Woodard, leave my indifference to the Fairbury women and my athletic abilities to that “he-man” of the junior class, Ray Fitzgerald. I, Eula Mae Bess, have nothng to leave. I will keep my nightingale voice and numerous other things in hopes that I can use them to find another civilian like Bill. I, Jo Anne Thompson, leave my excess inches in height, my school books, and my ever present giggle to that outstanding comedienne of the sophomore class, Lucetta Wessels. I, Bill Tagg, bequeath my Frank Sinatra voice and the fascination that women hold for me to that baritone of the freshman class, Kenneth Winterland. I, Darrell Peter, leave my low resistance to sailors, my Rogues Gallery of service men’s pictures, to that wolfess of the fresnman class, Cynthia Bittner. I, Dula Mae Dawson, bequeath my nasal-toned voice and my high-pitched giggle to that bang-up vocalist, Nick VonBergen. I, Bob Decker, leave my bold attituoe and Sonja Henie figure to that quiet little Eleanor Walter. I, Jim Degenhart, leave my ability to be always on time, and also my ability to attract proposals from the opposite sex to Richard Kilgus. I, Norma Young, bequeath all my jewelry which I have collected (legally and other- wise) during my two years at Fairbury to Marshall Gordon’s swap-shop. I, George Myers, leave my Veronica Lake hair-do and sour, sulky, sneering snarls, and snorts, to the sunniest soul of the sophomore class, Charles Green. I, Eugene Durham, leave my nickname, “Bull,” and all the insinuations and my “Doiothy” pin to that gent with that shady reputation, Howard Bess. I, Dorothy Wagenseller, leave my desire to remain on the farm all my life, and my ove for the kitties to that lover of wild life, Bob Ziegenhorn. I, Harvey Hartman, leave my ever lingering love for Strawn and its women and its bars to Vivian Schmidt since her interests are also centered in that locality (Bars). I, Jesse Huber, leave my curly locks and my snappy little bashed buggy, to my brother in car trouble, Wee Willie Wilken. I, Jim Rice, leave my drag with the faculty and my undying love for Fran Hildreth, to that junior who also has a drag, but with the female sex, Andy Lehman. We, Joyce and Joan Heins, leave to the next set of twins to enter high school our beautiful understanding that we have for each other, and our mulish” tempeiaments. I, Charlene Schlicher, leave my famous love triangle of Butler, Tull, and Degen- hart to one in need of such, Jacqueline Schade. I, Bob Spence, leave my inexhaustible supply of money with which I purchase the female sex anything their little hearts desire, to that millionaire, Guy Bandy. I, Nina Lou Ramseyer, leave my love for Chenoa women and my everlasting at- tempts to make C. B. jealous, to another gal with the same trouble, Phyllis Somers. I, Don Steidinger, leave my black date book filled to the gills (we mean Don) and also my basement filled to the gills with gum to the O. P. A. I, Margie Jessup, since there is a war on and we must all make sacrifices—I sac- rifice (sob-sob) Clyde Hoffman to Jean Milne for her future use in high school. I, Alden Beckley, leave my drag with Brick Young, and my role of a privileged character to Sam Runyon. I, Emma Lou Huber, leave all my Cropsey admirers, my love for the Navy, and my shady past to one with a likewise reputation, Barbara Steidinger. I, Herschel Butler, leave my deck of cards, and my supply of barrels that I keep on hand for strip poker, to that card shark of the junior class. Bette Wills. I, Florence Gerdes, leave my ability to get ready on a ten-minute notice for a date, and nothing else, for I’ll need all my resources to trap another man since Johnny has been drafted, to that lovesick sophomore, Fran Hildreth. I, Charles Miskell, leave my ability to direct traffic at nights when the high school parking lot is overly congested with cuddle-buggies to the policeman of the junior class. Byard Williams. 22 I, Jean Leeteh, leave my ability to lead an orchestra at Chatsworth, also my love for “Louie’s” to Reva Wiser. I, Erma Wallenstein, leave to Helen Green my incessant stool-pigeoning, my love for Home Economics, and my Ned Sparks smile. , I, Ernest Johnson, leave my subtle approach to the fairer sex, and my numerous feminine pursuers, to Jewell Shoemaker. I, Charles Wilken, bequeath to Carroll Besgrove my Alan Ladd technique and Lou Costello figure, providing that he doesn’t abuse the privileges that these character- istics offer. I, Rosemary Crouch, leave my trips on the St. Louis trains, my rippling rhythm laugh, and also my partiality to uniforms to Marilyn Steidinger. I, Chuck Veatch, leave my partiality for pale, pink plaids, putrid penetrating pipes, and passion for parking, to that pompous puff of powder and snuff, Tom Carter, who is in dire need of such characteristics. I, Dorothy Carlson, leave my moronish actions, my love for myself and my inces- sant chattering to that sweet, unspoiled darling of the junior class, Ollie James. I, Ellen Vail, bequeath my pleasing personality, sunny disposition and my warm, tender spot in Dale Dameron’s heart, to Phyllis Drennen. And last but not least, we nominate and appoint Bob Nussbaum to be the sole executor of this Will, providing that he carries out our wishes as we so desire. Signed, sealed, and declared in the presence of the following witnesses. MAIRZY DOATS (Seal) DOZY DOATS (Seal) U. S. Navy (V-12 Style) Join the Navy, you high school lads. Join the Navy, as soon as you’re grads. This man’s force is a mighty tough field. So join the V-12—unless you want to get killed. They told me I would see the sphere, They fed me a line, that’s all too clear. Now', I'm seeing the world in a history book, And moidering Japs with the math I took! We live on a “ship,” three decks in all, We muster, like gobs, to the roll call, We march out the hatchway like a regular fleet. But the sign on the road says “University Street.” We have “chow” in this Navy, we hit our own “sacks,” All our slang is derived from the Navy brass tacks. We wear the jumpers, the skivvies, the “bootsies,” We’re gobs from our ears clear down to our tootsies. Don’t get the idea I don’t like it here, I love this life—let that point be clear. The studies we get, we need, we’re told. To provide us with stuff that will stop the foe cold. It takes teamwork for victory; teamwork for war. From the commander-in-chief to the infantry corps. We’re showing our parents their boys aren’t weak, We wanted our chance, and now we can speak. Let every young fellow, who’s able to take it, Join with this outfit he’s bound to make it. Only if, after awhile, he looks like he’s shot. Don’t be alarmed, it’s this history rot. A S BILL TAGG. SENIOR CLASS PLAY THE SATURDAY EVENING GHOST Tne evening of Friday, April 21, at eight o’clock, on the stage of the Central the- atre, the senior class of 1944 began the events of their graduation with the production of a three-act play. The Saturday Evening Ghost.” This comedy is an adaptation by Tom Taggart of a well known short story by Oscar Wilde. The backgrouud of the action was an old English castle, the home for centuries of the Canterville family. Lord Canterville, the only living member, rented the castle to Mr. Hiram Otis, an American business man, who brought his very American family to England to escape kidnapers and other evils of Chicago. But when they arrived, the Otis family found they had to share the castle with the Canterville ghost, Sir Simon de Canterville, a gentleman of the 16th Century who murdered his wife and had long since established priority on haunting the castle! on Saturday and Wed- nesday nights. The humorous skepticism with which the American Otises handled the situation plus the traditional belief in ghosts, typical of the English, blended comedy and satire into an amusingly gay play. Following was the cast of characters: Lord Canterville; Sir Simon de Canterville, his 16th Century ancestor .... Charles Veatch Mr. Hiram Otis............Ernest Johnson Lucretia, his wife........................Darrell Peter Virginia, their daughter .... Eula Mae Bess Sonny, about 14..........Charles Miskell Pet, his little sister....................Margie Jessup Mrs. Unmey, the housekeeper . . Rosemary Crouch Lord Archioald Archibald . . . Eugene Durham 24 Inspiration I may not be a Kipling, A Milton or a Grey; But as my thoughts go rippling. My mind is miles away. I sit and picture hour by hour The beauty of the past; And wonder when it’s over Why it couldn’t last. The flowers and the rocky hills, I still can see them there. The silver brooks and daffodils Leave music in the air. The moon has such a golden hue, The stars blink off and on; They furnish brilliant light anew, A darkness travels on. I've lost my inspiration For the writing of this poem. This litt!e thing—temptation Has caused my thoughts to roam. —Rosie Crouch. School Days First in the morning comes shorthand, In which our teacher loves us all; But we have to get our lessons, Or we’ll go to the study hall. Next in line comes typing. I like it very much, But we have to get our lessons Much to our disgust. Then there’s American History. It comes just before noon. We have a grand reunion, If Staker doesn’t come too soon. Now I’m in the study hall, Where I can sit and dream. I might study my lessons— If there weren’t any magazines. —Ellen Vail. An Ode to Brick Young I like you, Brick Young. I think you are tops. But talk ’bout refereeing, I think you’re sort of flops. Whei you call out of bounds,’’ it’s just one of your lies, And then someone yells, Get the hair out of your eyes.’’ But don’t let them kid you, because you are hairless; You should have used Kreml, and not been so careless. At least you do have a manly chest, But, it seems to have fallen below your vest. I do love the way you officiate so proudly, And the way that you toot your whistle so loudly. The players all hurry and run at your call. But one of these days, Brick, you’re goin’ to fall. The Pantagraph will soon need a new sports reporter, And when that day comes, your career will be shorter. They’ll pension you off to a farm you’ll appreciate, And games between animals they’ll let you officiate. —Chuck Veatch. That’s Norway to Talk! Waitress: Hawaii, gentlemen, you must be Hungary.” Customer: Yes. Siam, and we can’t Rumania long, either. Venice, lunch ready?” Waitress: I’ll Russia a table. What’ll you Havre?” Customer: “Anything at all. but can’t Jamaica little speed?” Waitress: I don’t think the cook can Fiji that fast, but Alaska.” Customer: Never mind asking anyone. Just put a Cuba sugar in our Java.” Waitress: Sweden it yourself. I’m just here to Servia.” Customer: Denmark our bill and call the Bosporus. He’ll probably Kenya. I don’t believe you know who I am.” Waitress: No, and I don’t Caribbean.” Boss: Samoa your wisecracks? What’s got India? Do you think arguing Alps business?” Customer: Canada noise. Spain in the neck. Abyssinia.” 25 —Norma Young. Ni Os SUBJECT NICK- NAME PET SAYING PROBABLY WILL BE USUALLY SEEN NEVER SEEN LIKES CHIEP WORRY Charles Veatch Chuck” Aw, fudge! Insurance man Parking Serious Himself Clothes Doris VonBergen Dot” Well. I'll be derned1 Housewife On the job Idle Athletics Height William Woodard.... Bud” Aw, nuts I Football hero Forrest Playing in assembly Bowling 1 Punctuality Eula Mae Bess Bessy” Oh, nuts! Mrs. Bill Tagg At church Decker’s Bill English IV Alden Beck ley “Beck” Now, look! Farmer Sleeping Drinking Athletics None William Tag? Bill” Oh, ggoosshh Engineer Flirting Studying Music Behavior in assembly Miss Staker Gin” Well, ah declare! History Teacher With Miss Dugger Forrest Wesleyan Coach Discipline James Degen hart.... Jim” Now, Miss Staker... Nothing Writing letters At school on time Forrest girls Dates Darrell Peter Jakie not changing the subject . . . Somebody Smiling In bad humor To study Diet Ernest Johnson Ernie” Do you still love me? Ladies’ man At the theatre Quiet To tense the girls Staying in school Norma Young Mort” Hi. Dunnor Dancer At dances Calm Good orchestras Men Glenn Booker Stimp Well, fer— Pilot Roaming around Parking To talk His car Marjorie Jessup Jess” I know it! Stenographer At Decker's At home Gum | Her walk Robert Spence Bob None. Groceryman Forrest With Fairbury girls Work Forrest Evelyn Leetch Jean” (Censored) Old maid Forrest With Fairbury . boys Men Hair —ANONYMOUS. President ........................ Tom Carter Vice-President .................. Howard Bess Secretary-Treasurer ...................... Pat Haner JUNICE 1945 27 First row: Evelyn C'ark. Muriel Bedell. Phyllis Drennen. Alice Ferguson. Second row: Dale Dameron, Paul Filers, Evelyn Craig. I ois Birch. Elias Aupperle. First row: Mary Harris, Olive James, Andy Lehmann, Rose Flanagan, Wilma Ferguson. Second row: Bob Gouge, Ray Fitzgerald. Ralph Knopp, Dorothy Hanes. Irene Hurt. Helen Green. First row: Bob Moser. Lloyd Metz, Bob Nussbaum. Hose Lorch. Second row. John Mowery. Carl Tull. Francis Haase. Maxine Sears. Betty Travis, Vivian Schmidt. Helen Tagg. First row: Phyllis Moyer. Bob Ziegenhorn. Grace lee Williamson, Arnola Winterland. Reva Wiser, e Wills. Second row: Warren Ulfers. Howard VonBergen. Byard Williams. William Wilken. 29 CLASS HISTORY On September 2, 1941, fifty-four of the most ingenious, dumbest, ornriest, and greenest freshmen ever to enter F. T. H. S. crossed the threshold for the first, but far from last, time. No class in recent history has shone any brighter on the gridiron, basketball court, or diamond. Along with our athletic heroes stands out our cheerleader, Lois Birch, one of the best. Our class has turned out to be quite musical. Besides participating in all choruses, band, and other musical groups, we contributed much to the operetta, “Blow Me Down,” in 1942, which was directed by C. A. Rick- etts. A year later we again lent a helping hand in making “Tune In” a success. We are proud of our own class play, “Young April,” a comedy in three acts which was directed by Miss Virginia Staker. CLASS OFFICERS President.....................Tom Carter Vice-President........Howard Bess Secretary-Treasurer ... Pat Haner Reporter .......... Muriel Bedell CLASS PROPHECY Flynn of the class of ’43, decided to return to Fairbury after several years of excursions. His train stopped at C-, a little midwestern town of Illinois. He had to step off of the train to talk awhile with a certain Gable of the old class. They had been doing some checking up on their rivals, the ’44 class. Their conversation ran somewhat thus: Gable: “Tell me. how is that Bandy-Ramseyer affair coming along? Or is it Bandy-Chenoa?’’ Flynn: “Well, you probably won’t believe it, but aftrr a period of ten years they’re still uncertain of each other. Oh, and speaking of Nina, that reminds me of Jo Thompson. I didn’t get to see her to speak to, but I hear she has remarried and is happily settled with dear little George and all the little Georgies. Then, too, I saw Charles William Veatch. He was looking positively frantic! Well, who wouldn’t with three kiddies on a leash, two in a buggy, and another in a hospital?’’ Gable: “I’m not surprised to hear that, but how does he support his family?” Flynn: “He says he usually gets engaged in a card game, and with the use of his own personal deck of cards, he makes a clean sweep. Also he and his band—yes, his Band—have a neat method of giving sweet jive. Lucky Chucky is a solid sender with a sweet beat. He hides Benny Goodman’s records in the horns. Then, they just have to make realistic motions.” , Gable: “What ever happened to Eula Mae Bess and Bill Tagg?” Flynn: “It’s a sad affair. After eight years of marriage, Eula Mae decided to take up opera and Bill couldn’t stand it. He said that her singing was bad enough, but when she left the entire family and all the housework for him to do. he called it quits.” Gable: “I suppose the streets of old Fairbury are still warm from the torrid efforts of the girls to keep at least one guy on the string.” Flynn: “Sure thing! Schlicher is still barreling her ear up and down Main street, regardless of tires. She is still hunting for Butler. He is going crazy trying to evade her. He spends all his time in the pool hall. Says he figures that eventually his money will run out and he’d just as soon spend it on pool as on women.” Gable: “What about the others? You probably didn’t see all of them in the old town, did you?” Flynn: Oh, no. I found them scattered all over the world. Had to go to Chi- cago on business. Naturally I took in a dozen or so night clubs. ‘Don’s Dive’ was one of these. It was run by Don Steidinger, one of the old class. Don is still a big fellow. He lost 59 of his 400 pounds, but he still feels that he hasn’t given enough to the Fat Drive.” Gable: “Where is Bob Decker?” Flynn: “Well, it’s just like this: He was, but he is no more. He and Dorothy Carlson had a ballet act together, which was called the ‘Flight of the Snugglebugs.’ Dorothy lived through it, but poor Bob kind of wasted away after making such a great hit—on the floor.” “In Don’s Dive there was a really good floor show. Cute little Dorothy Wagen- seller had the spotlight that night. She had a strip-tease coming up, but in the midst of dinner, she came storming in, shouting that someone had stolen every last feather of her clothing. That was the bare situation. She also had two little de- feathered friends helping her out. Dula Mae Dawson and Erma Wallenstein kinda convexed and concaved the act. Oh, yes, Mort Young says she’s going to leave the U. S. to live in the Soviet Union. ‘After all,’ says Mort, ‘the American guys are de- veloping powerful speed. They run too fast for me. but I feel that if I go to Russia where men don’t know me, I can always be a Rushin’, “I went to Great Lakes, too. Saw our old friend, Jake Peter. Yep, she’s still chasing sailors. Here she was pacing up and down the dock waiting for a sailor to emerge from the deep with her bracelet. She threw her arms around him. anl kissed him like he’d never been kissed before (naturally!). He jerked away and yelled as he jumped into the water, ‘I prefer the kiss of the Waves.’ (What kind of Waves?) “As I passed through the business dictrict, there was a lot of racket coming from a certain building. On investigating, I discovered Rosie Crouch Hoffman teaching her little squad of Hoffmanites how to get the techniques of baseball. (Or was it just plain techniques?) “Ernie Johnson has just received an awful lot of stripes. It s'ems that he is employed at Walla Walla. Washington, in some government job. He wants me to find an especially good saw and chisel down here. ‘Don’t send anything but camou- flaged steel,’ he said, ‘on account of da’ copper don’t like iron rods.’ “Glenn Booker is a monk in Siberia. He says the reason he went there is this: Someone told him he’d make a better monk than a man, so there he is. “Eugene Durham got his name in the papers because his wife, Jeanne Le?teh, told him to judge her by her singing. While they were engaged she went around singing, ‘The Riches I Have.’ But when they were married she sang, ‘I’ve Got Plenty of Nothing.’ The police found him hanging to the chandelier by means of a nylon (!) stocking. “Then, too. Bob Spence is in the South Sea Islands. He’s found a new way to collect pennies. Instead of diving, like the native hoys do. Soence has rigged up a fishing pole with a magnet on the end. ‘The pennies just can’t resist me.’ he says. “In Madison Square Garden. Jesse Huber, the heavyweight chamoion. was fight- ing Big Boy Lewis for the championship. There was a good deal of argument about whether Jesse was right or wrong when he told the “ref” ‘Tanks for countin to ten for me. Bud. I always counts to ten when I’m mad anyhow. “Met Doris VonBergen at the fight. She said she just loves fights, and so does her husband. The latter, by the way, is in the hospital recuperating from accident- ally running into his wife’s fist. “Emma Lou Huber recently was sent to Bartonville on account of an excess amount of brains. And speaking of Emmy, I hear Margie Jessup has put herself away in a convent to study the problems of the soul.1' Gable: “Her soul has been rather full of experiences. Maybe she’s trying to get rid of a guilty conscience. ' Flynn: “Ellen Vail has just received some legal papers in Reno. This is the fifth time she’s been there for legal purposes. Those poor kiddies of hers—seventeen of them—left at home to manage for themselves while Mama goes to Reno on vacations.” Gable: “Joan Heins decided to get married just recently, but Joyce interfered. She gave her reason as follows: ‘I think that everything should go in pairs, trios or quartets. Let’s make it a trio.’ So Joan decided to remain single. She didn’t like the idea of sharing Beckley—yes, we mean Alden. “By the way, Alden is in court now on trial for bigamy. But he always did have that big-a-me attitude. Well, did he not? “And Jim Degenhart has decided to become a hermit. Women, he decided, were too dependent. ‘It was bad enough supporting one wife and her mother,’ said Jim, ‘but when my other wife brought six relatives to live with us, I called it quits in the matrimonial field.’ “Florence Gerdes is assisting Dr. Charles Miskell, H. D. (Horse Doctor' , in the South Sea Islands. He told her the babies down there needed attention. Florence was ready to settle down and enjoy a nice fling at home until she remembered how big the babies down there grew. “Jim Rice, a soldier in World War II, said that he enlisted because of the gas situation. ‘I don’t need any “C” ration books that way; I get all the gas I need,’ sez he, ‘No kiddin’.’ “Bill Woodard, after becoming a National Sports Champion, decided to settle down in a little home of his own. Just as he was ready to settle. L. (?) decided that she wanted one last fling, so they flung themselves off of Pike’s Peak and are settling fine. At least that’s what the undertaker said. “Harvey Hartman was told that he looked so much like Mickey Rooney he should be his stand-in. I guess this went to his head, ’cause when the cop arrested him for speeding, Harvey said ‘The name is Mickey Rooney.’ He was fined double for being intoxicated. ‘ Charles Wilken didn’t turn out so badly. He’s playing the part of Napoleon in Hitchcock’s ‘Napoleon Wasn’t There.’ “See how they all turned out? Let this be a warning to the class of ’45.” Flynn: “Well, brother. I’ll be seeing you on our next expedition.” 32 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY “YOUNG APRIL” This play is centered around the McIntyres. The young daughter has her beaux in rapid succession, almost marrying the “wrong one.” The kindly intervention of Mother and Dad, together with the girl’s own growing understanding, steers her over to the “right one.” The son, who is in love with an ideal conception of the “sweetest girl in the world,’ discovers that she is only human after all. For a time he is completely dis- illusioned. Finally he realizes that he loves her anyhow, just as she is, and we see George growing up at last, and adjusting himself to some of the realities of life. Throughout the play, Mother and Dad, now casually, now in great concern, discuss theii youngsters’ problems. The play, enlivened by frequent bits of humor, is a genuine, study of the inter-relations” of parent and youngster, during the tender, romantic, impulsive “Young April” age. CHARACTERS Professor McIntyre....................Tom Carter !Mrs. McIntyre....................Vivian Schmidt George McIntyre...............Robert Nussbaum Terry McIntyre.....................Patricia Haner Brian Stanley.......................Howard Bess Diana Gilmore.......................Phyllis Somers Mrs. Miller..........................Bette Wills Stewart Miller......................Ray Fitzgerald Vivian Baily..................Olive Mae James Elsie.........................Mary Evelyn Clark Lula.................................Helen Tagg Bert Parsons.......................Dale Dameron Dutch.........................Howard VonBergen Pete.................................Andy Lehman ACT I Late Sunday afternoon, about the middle of June. ACT II The same about three weeks later. ACT III The same, six weeks later. The action of the play takes place in the living room of the McIntyre residence in a university town in Northern California in 1940. 33 Talk About Germany Around this school I believe we must have an underground society for spread- ing propaganda. Any more you can’t get by with nothin’. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not talkin’ about teachers (except R. K., who told L. G. who took his answer book.) I’m talkin’ ’bout the rank an’ file of the school, who is most generally called students. Of course, girls are the instigators of it all. We boys don’t hear these girl confabs, but how we feel the effects. These - !;: girls just don’t seem human. They even talk so much they can't get along with themselves. They ought’er take a les- son from us boys. You don’t see us fight in’ around, ’cept when we’re finish- in’ up a fight that some dern girl start- ed. A steady man anymore can’t run out on his girl without being cussed, lied about, and outlawed by the ma- jority of the fairer (did I say fairer?) sex. Herr Goebels better come over t’ hear and take a lesson in underhanded, no-good propaganda and general dis- ruption. -—Howard Bess. Editor’s note: Blank verse by the 20th Century poet, —Bob Gouge. Hitler went up the hill To ret v. look at France. Hitler came down the hill, With bullets in his pants. —Maxine Sears. Due to the over aceileration of the caU'-hite, and the tendency for the san- agram to be deliquescat. I brlieve that the pharmasopiea should unite forming a manisafacation of the normbus. Of course, it could be nothing more than a combination of a mafisite membrain and a quaterdine. If so, it could continue into a sever case of noralmastification with a stop- ped flow of calondorium to the eondo- rus cel’s. In that case I would pre- scribe a light flanastan before retiring an ’ a dose of compruss malipitate upon arising. By that—superimemauch phalathandro- pin, that strrseopartichalus marsan- sure, that chodrol dormant erpwong. that colossal catastrophical stinka- rooer, Our creative genius, —Tom Carter. The Jap How courteous is the Japanese, He always says “Excuse me please.” He climbs into his neighbor’s garden. And then he says, “I beg your pardon.” He bows and grins—a friendly grin, And then invites his family in. He grins and bows a friendly bow. “So sorry, this my garden now.” —Bob Nussbaum. President............................Bob Vail Vice-President .... Bob Beckley Secretary-Treasurer . . Mardell Nance fCPUCMCEEf 1946 35 First row: Carroll Bes rove, Jonathan Hetherinjfton. Phyllis Bean, Bob Beckley, Gladys Bushman, Earl Broquard. Second row: Wilbur Booker, Elbert Cooper, Harold Butler, Albert Honegger. Jim Albee, Wayne Booker. First row: John Friedman, Priscilla Harris, Mattie Grove. Warren Wessels, Caroline Hans. Rose- mary Cooper. Hap DeFries. Second row: Willis Harris, John Zimmerman. Charles Green, Walter Harris, Windell Degenhart. Bob Hankins. First row: Melvin Norris. Annabelle Nash. Sam Runyon. Frances Hildreth. Lucetta Weasels. S cond row: Kenneth Headley. Kenneth Range. Kenneth Metz. Mildred Wen jeer. Willidene Mc- Kinley, Otis Kijcer. First row: Dick Steidinger. Ruth Smith. Mary Travis. Jacqueline Schade. Eleanor Walter. Jewel Shoemaker. Second row: Lois Wallenstein. Stanley Weeks, Jim Stiver. John Thompson. George Strode. -� — Wishing One of the Sophomore class am I, Wishing that the time would fly. A Junior I would like to be. And have Miss Kemple in English Three. —Phyllis Bean. Frankie Speaks I think that you shall never see Another crooner just like me. A crooner who just the other day. From the army was turned away. And yet, a crooner who will win such fame, And bring much honor to my name, A crooner whom the girls reveal, All love me, by the way they squeal. Yet, no matter what the songs I sing. There are the girls who still love Bing. —Jacqueline Schade. At School When I’m in school On a dark, dreary day, With teachers all around me, I then begin to pray. And when I get my book out, With all my lessons done, They all start in talking And seem to think I’m dumb. And when in class I’m questioned The answers do not come. The teacher gets so very mad Fm sent home on the run. When I get my report card, And there I get an “A” The teachers, they just look at me And don’t know what to say. Now that you’ve heard everything, And knqw what it’s all about, Can you blame those poor kids When finally school lets out? —Lois Wallenstein. Seasons Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall! But, oh! Spring is the best season of all. When wrens, robins, and bluejays come back, And with them their tuneful music they pack. Where gardens and orchards last summer grew, The vegetables and fruits are now growing anew. All nature is becoming green; It’s sc. much like a fairy dream. Old summer time’s a nice season; There’s no doubt within my reason. From the garden are foods galore. ’Tis warm; there’s no need to wear coats any more. 'Tis a treat to lie in a hammock in the shade, With a great big pitcher of ice-cold lemonade. There’s no need to go to school; ’tis vacation; And, oh! What a swell recreation; Fall is a beautiful time to like To go to a forest on a hike. The trees are turning crimson and gold, For the trees know it will soon be cold. The trees are sleeping until spring. When the birds come around and give them a ring. Then it’s time for school to have its say; And oh! What an unhappy day. Old man Winter comes awhile to stay; Till young man spring comes to chase him away. But, oh! ’Tis fun to go skating on a lake, If you are lucky and the ice doesn’t break. To go sliding on ai hill, And to take a little spill. Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall! But, oh! Spring is the best season of all! —Carroll Besgrove. —Walter Harris. 55 President . .... Bob Lawrence Vice-President . . . . Jim Hurt Secretary-Treasurer . Marilyn Steidinger fCE HAiCN 1947 39 First row: Robert Huber. Shirley Leetch, Harlan King. Don Merrill. Second row: Bill Leonard. Jim King. Duane Kafer, Merle Metz, Harold Metz. Ervin Maurer, Gene Knopp. First row: Deloris Paternoster. Florence SchmidtRall, Bryce Rathbun. Barbara Steidinger, John Nance. Frnncis Ricketts. Herbert Miller. Second row: John Slaiftht. Joanne Moser, Jeanne Milne. Bill Price. William Thomas. 40 F{rat row: Delori Bradley. I,ouise Buntiner. Connie DpMom. Anna Aupperle. Cynthia Bittner. Second row: John Tollensdorf. Revn Carder. Jane Burt. Guy .Bandy. Margie Crai«. Willis Aupperle. Donald Broquard. First row: Betty Hurt. Mary Ruth Ferguson. Alfred Haase. Deloris Doran. Vera Hankins. Second row: Kenneth Winter’and. Dan Fugate. Stanley Vail. Donald Hennin . Arnold Ellers. Richard Kiljrus. Favorite Theme Songs Our Freshman Prayer “The Girl With the Rose in Her Hair. —Mrs. Winn. “Hitch Your Heart to a Soldier. — Phyllis Bean. “My First Love. —Helen Green. “Sunday, Monday, or Always. —Bar- bara Steidinger and Hap DeFries. “I’m Getting Tired So I Can Sleep. —Bud Woodard. “I Love You Much Too Much. — Phyllis Somers. “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again. —Florence Gerdes. “Savin’ Myself for Bill.” — Eula Mae Bess. “Hi Ya Sailor. —Darrell Peter. “Shoo-Shoo Baby, —Bob Ziegenhorn. “A Change of Heart.—Rosemary Crouch. “Song of the U. S. Marines. — Doris VonBergen. “I’m a Military Man Now. — Glenn Booker. “Short, Fat and 4-F. —Charles Wilken. “I’m Advertising for Love. —Rose Lorch. “Three Bad Wolves. —Bill Tagg, Chuck Veatch and Bob Nussbaum. —Anonymous. A Typical Jap There once was a Jap named Pete, His height was around five feet. Because in battle he did retreat, He had big blisters on his feet. He was good in jiu jitsu, you bet. But he wasn’t so good with a bayonet. So w’hen Pete and a Jap began to scrap, When they got through there was one less Jap. The Japs were busy in preparation To start a war and conquer our nation. Bombing Pearl Harbor was lots of fun, But it will be the end of the Rising Sun. Now I lay me down to rest, For tomorrow we have a test. If I die before I wake, Thank heavens, I don’t have a test to take. —Nelson Thomas. Just a Freshie I’m a “freshie in high school, And my subjects are few. They are Latin, Algebra, English And General Science, too. You may think they are easy; I thought the same way. But you just come out here And try them some day. I like all my teachers I like their good looks, But. oh, how I hate them When they say “Take home your books. —Jean Milne. A Freshman’s Thoughts ’Twas in the fall of forty-three. When to high school we did start; I’m sure whoever stood beside us Could hear the thumping of our heart. The building looked so awfully big, And had the rooms galore; We thought we’d never find the room By running o’er and o’er. The others they would laugh at us, As if they thought it funny. But we would do the best we could And so life would be more sunny. But now that half the year is o’er. It isn’t nearly so bad; And now we’ll have the pleasure too Of watching others sad. 4 —Robert Huber. —Margie Craig. ACTI VITI EX FOOTBALL Graduating Lett e r m e n R ETU R NI NG I .ETTE R M E N Alden Beckley . . Q. B. Howard Bess Dale Dameron Bob Ziegenhorn Kenneth Range Glenn Booker Tackle Bob Gouge Jewell Shoemaker Francis Haase Sam Runyon Bill Tagg Guard Ralph Knopp Wilbur Booker Nick VonBergen George Strode Bill Woodard . . . F. B. Alfred Haase Schedule for Sf.ason of 1943 Opponents Score FTHS Score Date Place Forrest . . . . ...13 FT I IS 45 9 10 43 here U. High . . . ... 6 FTHS 20 9 17 43 there El Paso . . . . ... 0 PTHS 7 9 24 43 there Gibson City . . . . 13 FTHS 19 10 1 43 there Dwight .... . . . 0 FT I IS 31 10 8 43 here Farmer City ... 6 FTHS 25 10 15 43 here Pontiac . . . . . . .20 FTHS 0 10 22 43 there LeRoy ... 1 FTHS 45 10 29 43 here Chenoa . . . . . . . 0 FTHS 45 11 5 43 there TOTALS. . . .65 FTHS 237 43 Co-Captains Bill Woodard and Francis Haase. Trophy Award Bill Woodard Individual Scoring Name— Tends Pts. T.Ps. S. Runvon 9 4 58 B. Woodard 9 4 58 B. Ziegenhorn . . . . 8 1 49 N. VonBergen . . . . 3 2 20 D. Dameron 3 0 18 G. Knopp 2 0 12 11. Bess 1 2 8 A. Becklev 1 1 7 F. Haase 1 0 6 K. Range 0 1 1 Foreword The Tartars football team this year was largely composed of veter- ans, and they had little trouble in composing a fast, smart, hard-hitting team. Only one bad night barred them from a perfect season, and it was indeed bitter to take—it being Pontiac who spoiled the record. Talk of a post-season game with the Indians failed to develop, as it would run football and basketball too close together. The Tartars accomplished many things in this year, among them be- ing the defeat of Dwight for the first time in eight years, by a score of 31 to 0. They toppled Farmer City and El Paso for the first time in two years, and they continued their supremacy over Chenoa and P'orrest, be- sides taking on the new opponents. I eRoy, U. High, and Gibson City. F. T. FI. S. rolled up 237 points while holding the enemy to 65. Barring interruptions by way of the armed forces next year’s pros- pects are excellent with 13 lettermen returning. 44 ACCOUNT OF FOOTBALL GAMES Here—Forrest vs. Fairbury—9 10 43 Fairbury’s football team made an auspicious debut under their new coach, Luke Gleason, by running roughshod over Forrest, 45-13. 1 he score was held down to this only because of frequent substitutions by the Green and Gold. Ziegenhorn, back after a year’s absence due to injury, was the main cog in the backfield, while Capt. Francis Haase was the stalwart of the line. There—Normal (U. High) vs. Fairbury—9 17 43 The Tartars had more than one thing in the way of surprises for U. High, the main one being Bud Woodard, whose plunging was most in- strumental in Fairbury’s 20-6 triumph. Zieggy crossed the goal twice and really had that old drive. All the team played well and all took a “banging up” even in triumph. There—El Paso vs. Fairbury—9 24 43 Overconfidence and bad blocking offensively led to F. T. H. S.’s worst showing of the year, even though they w'on 7-0. 1 he touchdown was a result of a blocked punt by F. Haase at the start of the final quarter. Fairbury at 3 points in the game had the ball on the enemy’s 10-yard line, but couldn't score. F'.l Paso had 2 scoring opportunities with the ball being on Fairbury’s 5-yard line at the half and the game ended on Fair- bury’s 1-yard line with Fairbury in possession. (Drummer) Gibson City vs. Fairbury—10 1 43 The score in this game does not tell the story, it being 19-13, as bair- bury scored their fourth straight won with comparative ease, fairbury counted twice the first quarter while Drummer netted one with the aid of a sleeper play good for 45 yards. Fairbury scored again in the third quarter and Gibson scored when Curtis intercepted a pass and ran 75 yards for a touchdown. The game ended with F. T. H. S. on Drummer’s 1-foot line. Sammy Runyon’s running was instrumental in victory. Dwight vs. Fairbury—10 8 43 Against a team that they were given only an even chance the Tartars made their first real claim to fame by running roughshod over Dwight 31-0. It took a quarter for the Tartars to get their smooth running de- fense clicking but Fairbury counted twice in the second quarter and the half ended 13-0. One touchdown in the third and two more in the fourth and the day’s scoring was completed. The whole team clicked as a unit and the improvement in defense was most encouraging. 45 Farmer City vs. Fairbury—10 15 43 Although their play was ragged the Tartars remained undefeated as they took Farmer City 25-6. Fairbury scored once in the first quar- ter when Sammy Runyon went 35 yards on a reverse. In the next quarter Runyon again went over from the 10 on an off-tackle smash. Bess, Fair- bury center, grabbed a Farmer pass and went 60 yards, just before the half. I he last half the Tartars scored on a freak pass which bounced off Nick VonBergen’s hands into Dameron’s who stepped over. Farmer City scored on the last play of the game when Russell went over from the 2-yard line. Pontiac vs. Fairbury—10 22 43 One of those things that cannot be explained caused the Tartars’ downfall as they fell before their ancient rivals, 20-0. Fairbury was out- played in every department of play and had no excuses for the defeat. The only accomplishment was that of stopping Jack Pierce, but while doing this Pontiac’s F.ldon Craig tore through Fairbury’s line and proved the Tartar’s undoing. Fairbury vs. LeRoy—10 29 43 Coming up from the depths of their first defeat the Tartars pasted LeRoy 45-7. A one-man exhibition in the way of Sammy Runyon oc- curred as he was a Kinnich-Harmon-Manders deluxe in one. Runyon took the opening kickoff and strolled 82 yards to score. He later took a pass and ran 60 yards for another, and in the third quarter he grabbed a LeRoy punt and returned 75 yards for the Tartar’s fifth touchdown. The whole team played well and the comeback from the 20-0 licking the previous week was the highlight of the day. Fairbury vs. Chenoa—11 5 43 The Tartars closed the season with a smashing 45-0 triumph over their weaker opponents from Chenoa. For Fairbury five seniors bade their Alma Mater’s grid team farewell. They were Bud Woodard, Bill Tagg, Alden Beckley, Glenn Booker, and Carlos Bandy. Woodard ac- counted for four touchdowns during the evening. Although Chenoa used a T-formation the Tartars were more than their match and there was no doubt about the victor from the beginning. 46 St ATISTICS ON I LETTERMf :n g. F.G. F.T. F.T.M. t.: A. Beekley . . . ... 24 90 50 21 230 D. Dameron . . ... 24 88 38 21 214 B. Woodard . . . ... 24 43 22 36 108 B. Ziegenhorn . . ... 12 36 19 24 91 B. Wilken . . . ... 19 27 28 18 82 F. Haase .... ... 24 23 22 33 68 S. Runyon . . . ... 18 19 8 3 46 H. Bess . . . . 19 13 3 4 29 R. Knopp . . . . ... 12 2 4 4 8 Substitutes . . . ... 7 3 2 4 8 Totals 344 196 148 884 Av. per Game P.F.C. L.M. 9.58 41 3 8.82 45 3 4.50 57 2 7.58 24 2 4.32 30 1 2.84 56 2 2.56 14 2 1.53 13 2 .67 7 2 1.34 3 0 — — 36.83 290 BALI BASKE1 BASKETBALL GAMES Fairbury vs. Gridley—11 24 43 In a raggedly played game the Tartars took their opener with Gridley by a 23-17 count. The size of the score indicates the cagers don’t have their eyes” on the hoop as yet. Scoring was evenly divided with 5 piayers getting 2 field goals each. Fairbury vs. Dwight—12 3 43 The Tartars just weren’t clicking and took their first beating of the year at the hands of a weak Trojan five by a score of 32-28. Bad passing and shooting was a marked feature in this game. Andy Battrell, only Dwight veteran, showed the way with 15 points. Fairbury vs. Gibson City—12 7 43 Fairbury improved defensively, but not offensively, and in their first home game absorbed a 28-23 licking. For Fairbury, Bill Wilken played well defensively by guard- ing Drummer’s center, Hanson. Hanson rang up 10 points the first half but didn’t scor � the last half. The Tartars have not. yet begun to click. Fairbury vs. Pontiac—12 10 43 In a typical Indian-Tartar game Pontiac came from behind to squeeze out a 32-31 decision from the Tartars. The game was well played and a good one to watch. Pierce got 16 of Pontiac’s points while Dameron rang up 12 for Fairbury. Fairbury vs. Forrest—12 14 43 fairbury got on the right side of the column by trouncing Forrest 42-23. Fair- bury broke into the lead on Dameron’s field goal and was never headed. The game was marked by continuous fouling on the part of both teams. Dameron paced Fair- bury with 11 points. Fairbury vs. Saunemin—12 17 43 After a bad first quarter, in which they didn’t score a field goal, the Tartars hit their stride and rolled on to a 47-32 victory. A 17-point second quarter, paced by Ziegenhorn and Woodard, gave the local boys a 21-14 half-time lead. Saunemin threatened to break up the ball game in the third quarter by pulling up to 34-30, but the Tartars regained their poise and won going away. Paris Invitational Tourney—December 27, 28, 29, 1943 The first game for Fairbury was supposed to be their last, but they surprised everyone—including themselves—by trouncing the tourney dark horse Staunton, by a 42-31 count. The Tartars, after the first round games, were supposed to be the fastest team down there, but they were noticeably lacking in height. Beckley with 14 and Bud Woodard with 11, paced the attack. The Tartars, definitely off their stride, took on the rangy Edwardsville five in their second game. However, they came out on the dark side of rf 48-34 score. Ed- wardsville jumped into an 18-4 lead, but the Tartars came back, and at one time cut this to 28-22. Here the height advantage began to tell—and that, was the ball game. Fairbury vs. Chenoa—1 7 44 The Tartars returned to activity by defeating the Chenoa Redbirds in their first game in the new year by a score of 48-39. Unexpected opposition resulted and the half-time score was 22-21 for Fairbury. The boys hit for 17 points in the third quar- ter and it closed at 39-27 for Fairbury and they coasted through from then to the finish of the game. Bliss led both teams with 20 points for Chenoa. 48 Fairbury vs. Lexington—1 11 44 With the regular five performing in only two quarters, and scoring 34 points in these, the Tartars rolled Lexington over by a 46-21 count. With the score standing at 15-2 at the quarter, Fairbury’s second five came in and held a half-time advantage of 22-10. The regulars played the third and it ended 41-16 and the game from then on was to see if Fairbury could reach 50, which they failed to do. Fairbury vs. Strawn—1 14 44 An inspired Strawn team threw a wrench into Fairbury’s offense for three quar- ters, but the Tartars recovered in time to score a 30-26 triumph. The first quarter gave Strawn a 9-3 advantage and the half ended at 15-10 with Strawn still on top. Fairbury could only cut this by one point and the third quarter ended at 20-16. Here, with Woodard and Zlegenhorn showing the way, the Tartars unwound and scored 14 points to the enemies’ 6. Fairbury vs. Gridley—1 21 44 The Tartars snapped Gridley’s winning streak by taking a 39-32 decision here. Fairbury led most of the way but the score was always close. The score stood at 15-10 in Fairbury’s favor at the half. Ziegenhorn’s 17 points led both teams in indi- vidual scoring. Fairbury vs. Strawn—1 28 44 In more or less a repeti ion of a game playsd two weeks earlier, the Tartars scored their fifth straight triumnh by toppling Strawn 35-30. Strawn led from the first basket with 8-6 being the score at the quarter; 15-14 at the half; and 23-22 at the third quarter. Bill Woodard led our boys to the final victory. “Woody” got five baskets in the second half. Trinity (Bloomington) vs. Fairbury—2 1 44 The Tartars fell to the “Irish” in the last few minutes by a score of 31-25. The game was close and harl fought every minute of play. Th:ir biggest accomplishment was holding “King Richard” Lanahan to 7 points. This feat was largely due to the guarding of Bill Wilken, who was playing his first full game. Dale Dameron led both squads with 13 points. Dwight vs. Fairbury—2 4 44 Fairbury gained revenge for an early defeat, and whipped the Dwight Trojans 51-33. The Tartars played a ragged first half and led 16-15 at that point. Here the boys began 10 roll—Dameron, Beckley and Woodard were the big guns with 17, 15, and 12 points respectively. Forrest vs. Fairbury—2 8 44 Forrest became Fairbury’s eleventh victim of the season, as they fell before a second-half onslaught by a 40-24 count. Through most of the first half Forrest led until the Tartars jumped to a 19-16 lead iust before the gun. Forrest being at its best in the second half, sccored 8 points. Dameron. who has “filled in” for Ziegen- horn. led the Tartars for the third straight game with 14 points. Chenoa vs. Fairbury—2 15 44 Fairbury coasted to their twelfth win by taking a 43-26 victory over Chenoa. The Tartars were at no time hard pressed and the game was a warm-up for Friday’s game with Pontiac. Scoring was evenly divided among the team players. Pontiac vs. Fairbury—2 18 44 Before a crowd of approximately 600 people, the Tartars shot their way to a 4Q 40-30 victory over the Pontiac Indians, the leaders of the Corn Belt. The first few minutes found Fairbury out of control and they were behind 9-4 at the first quarter. The Tartars gained 13 points in the second while holding the Indians to 1. The third quarter was more evenly matched, and found Fairbury in the lead, 30-22. Fairbury played a tine game, and their reward was victory over their old rivals. Dale Dameron and Bill Wilken led the attack with 16-14 points respectively, while Beckley played a veiy line tloor game. Craig gained 11 points but Pierce was held by Haase. Fairbury vs. Lexington—2 22 44 Without exerting themselves, the Tartars took another victory from Lexington, by a 53-29 count. The ball game was slow, which probably held down the score of our home team. At the half Fairbury led 25-12. Scoring was kept even by a con- tinuous run of substitues. Fairbury vs. Gibson City—2 28 44 The Tartars’ worst beating of the year was against Gibson City. After the first quarter, they weren’t even close—the score at the half being 25-13. The Tartars did not seem to “click,” while John Carson, of Gibson City, led the way to the final count of 50-32. This ended Fairbury’s regular schedule and the Tartare’ season record was 14-6. Chenoa Regional Tournament—February 29 to March 3, 1944 Fairbury vs. Gridley In their first game the Tartars played against the recent winners of the Colfax District. Although our team played a ragged game, they managed to emerge as victors with a score of 33-26. This was the third time in a year that the Tartars had tagged Gridley, who also held the McLean County Championship. Half-time score stood at 15-14 and was 22-21 in Fairbury’s favor at the end of the third quarter. Sam Runyon’s three baskets in the final period put the game on ice. The scoring was evenly divided otherwise. Fairbury vs. U. High (Normal) Having whipped Gridley, the Tartars next knocked U. High from the tournament by a 39-33 count. U. High had recently placed second in the Corn Belt Conference. The game opened slowly, but at the half the score was 18-16 as a result of a second- quarter plunge in favor of U. High. In the second half the Fairbury five came back and outran the Normal boys. This gave them the right to play Trinity’s Saints in the finals. Fairbury vs. Trinity Against a team rated No. 1 in the regional pairings, and who had copped the Bloomington-Normal inter-city title, Fairbury won their first regional tourney since 1938. This avenged an earlier 31-25 licking from the Saints. The Tartars ran up a 21-12 half-time count and seemed content to hold the score down during the second half—the linal score being 32-21. “Wee Willie” Wilken stopped Dick Lenahan with 3 points. Dameron and Beckley split 26 points evenly for the offensive end. Ottawa Sectional Tourney—March 9 to March 10, 1944 Fairbury vs. Marseilles Fairbury’s hopes for State Tourney play were brought abruptly to an end when they fell to a good Marseilles team by a score of 33-30. The Tartars suffered a case of “tourney jitters” during the first half, and it ended at 17-15 for Marseilles. In the third quarter Marseilles jumped to a 28-16 lead before our team began ta roil. With a minute to play they trailed by only one point, but then it was too late. This game ended the high school careers of Beckley and Woodard—the only seniors on the team. 50 ATHLETIC BANQUET A full turnout greeted the Business Club dinner at the Hotel Fairbury Tuesday evening, with members of the high school basketball squad as guests of honor. Earlier in the day a secret vote had been taken among the squad, in- cluding the coach and manager, on the season’s most valuable player and next year’s captain. The result was: Dale Dameron, captain for next year, and Alden Beckley, most valuable player. Letters were received by the following: Bob Ziegenhorn, Alden Beck- ley, Bill Woodard, Bill Wilken, Dale Dameron, Francis Ilaase, Sam Runyon, Howard Bess, Ralph Knopp, and Manager Stanley Vail. Our cheerleaders also received letters. Lt. (j.g.) John S. Nussbaum was given a nice ovation, and the main speaker of the evening was Ross Anderson, a former aggressive basket- ball star at our high school. CHEER LEADERS Left to right: Mardcll Nance, Loi l Birch. Marilyn Steidinger. Margie Jemup. 51 STUDENT COUNCIL This was the second successful year of functioning for the Fairbury Township High School Student Council. Jean Milne and Jimmy Hurt were elected to represent the freshmen; Frances Hildreth and Stanley Weeks the sophomores; Pat Haner and Nick VonBergen the juniors, and Emma Lou Huber and Alden Beckley the seniors. These representatives held a meeting once a week to discuss the prob- lems of the student body, their goal being to solve them. The Student Council has been successful in accomplishing its purpose, but we believe that in the future it will be even more successful. Emma Lou Huber was elected to serve as president, and Pat Haner as secretary. 52 MIXED CHORUS The Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Winn, and accom- panied by Mrs. Curtis Weeks, presented a program of Christmas music in the high school auditorium Tuesday, December 22. Especially enjoyable to the audience were solos by Alice Ferguson, Dula Mae Dawson, and Bill Tagg. The program was closed with two special features, an ar- rangement of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” and “If the Boys Come Home for Christmas,” by Terker. I he following evening, December 23, the same chorus carolled the downtown Christmas Shoppers with a half-hour concert of the season’s melodies. 53 GIRLS’ CHORUS BOYS’ CHORUS 54 “TUNE IN” Operetta A musical comedy in two acts, was presented by the combined choruses, under the direction of Mrs. James M. Winn, Friday, November 12, 1943, at the Central theatre. Cleverly staged in a radio studio, the action centered around the Kroggins Kippered Kodtish Hour. Decorating the stage for a New Year’s party in the second act, gay balloons, streamers, and colorful costumes set a cheerful atmosphere for the fast moving plot which lived up to every anticipation of the eager audience. Supporting the cast of fourteen characters were a Male Quartette, Gypsy Dancers, and a Specialty Tap Dance. CHARACTERS Kasper Kroggins, the Codfish King . Stanley Weeks Mrs. Kroggins, his ambitious wife . . Darrell Peter Jean Kroggins, their daughter . Dula Mae Dawson Joe Brown, owner of Radio Station WTNT . Howard Bess Jerry Kennedy, advertising manager of the Kroggins Kippered Kodfish Company .... Bill Tagg Tilly x Jean Milne Milly ( a sister team at WTNT Olive Mae James Billy j I Vivian Schmidt “Dynamo” Dave, production manager at WTNT ..............................Bob Nussbaum Mitzi, switchboard operator at WTNT Eula Mae Bess Bob, engineer in charge of control room . Alden Beckley J. Bottomley Binks. an announcer at WTNT ................................Charles Veatch Archibald Throckmorton, who would like to see Mr. Brown............................Andy Lehman Lysander Phipps, a theatrical producer . Don Steidinger 55 BAND MAJORETTES LATIN CLUB Societas Latina was organized in 1918, and received its name from Dr. Roy C. ITickinger, a distinguished professor of the classics. Its two- fold purpose has been: to acquire a knowledge of the customs and people of Rome, and to spend a social evening together in various amusements. As this year is the silver anniversary of Latin Club, a few of its out- standing achievements should be mentioned. In 1920 this club earned the money for the purchase of two fine pictures, the Roman Forum and the Appian Way. These adorn the walls of the 1 anguage Room, where many students enjoy them. Our club was one of five which organized and drew up a Constitution for the “Junior Classical Society. Two of our members have held state offices in that organization. In 1941 we entertained the District Con- vention in our school. At that time Dr. Mickinger gave the principal address. At various times our members have taken educational trips. Several years ago we had the rare privilege of visiting the Italian exhibit of paint- ings by famous Italian artists as it passed through Chicago. We hope that our club will continue the fine spirit it has always shown. “ne lingue laborem.” Our officers are: PRESIDENT......................JOYCE HEINS VICE-PRESIDENT . . DORIS VONBERGEN SECRETARY .... PHYLLIS SOMERS TREASURER . . . MARILYN STE1DINGER 57 HOME “EC” The Home Economics Club was represented at East Bay Camp last summer by Doris Von Bergen and Jo Anne Thompson. They not only enjoyed a good time, but also brought some new ideas back to the club. All business meetings of our club are held the second Wednesday of each month. If possible, the social meetings are held in the members’ homes the fourth Monday of each month. This year our club has a membership of fifty girls, and all have en- joyed an exceptionally good year with the presiding officers: PRESIDENT .... EMMA LOU HUBER VICE-PRESIDENT DORIS VONBERGEN SECRETARY . . NINA LOU RAMSEYER TREASURER ... JO ANNE THOMPSON REPORTER .... PHYLLIS DRENNEN SPONSOR..................MISS WHITFORD 5 F. F. A. PRESIDENT .... JOHN THOMPSON VICE-PRESIDENT . . . CARLOS BANDY SECRETARY .... GEORGE STRODE TREASURER . ... CHARLES M1SKELL REPORTER .... BYARD WILLIAMS WATCH DOG .... GEORGE MYERS CHAPTER ADVISER . MR. ROBERT MAURER The Future Farmers of America is a national organization founded among farm boys who have as their motto— Learning to do—Doing to learn.” The Fairbury Chapter has participated in many activities this year. This is due to the large enrollment of members. The enrollment for 1943-44 is thirty members. Some of the outstanding activities were the scrap metal drive, paper drive, sale of garden seed, the activity contest, and the Father and Son banquet which was held on January 17, 1944. The Chapter has been very successful in their activities, especially in the scrap metal drive. It challenged the student boc'y and won by a considerable margin. Perhaps the most interesting and exciting event was the activity contest. Its pur- pose was to determine the outstanding member. Each activity was worth a certain number of points in value. Some of the major headings for which points were given are: Leadership, Cooperation, Community Service, Home Projects, Thrift and Recreation. The winner of the contest received a registered bred gilt of the breed he desired. The award for this year’s outstanding member went to Elias Aupperle, who chose a Duroc-Jersey gilt as his prize. 59 Healthy, Hale and IIearthy are the Femmes in the GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION For the 1943-44 school year the officers who kept the proverbial ball rolling were: The membership of about sixty-four girls proves that the club has something to offer to the girls who assemble at the meetings. In the fall a “get-acquainted” party was held at the high school for the Freshmen and new members. Recreational games were played and initiation of new members took place. One of our outstanding contributions to this year’s school activities was an all-school party which we sponsored at the latter part of the year. Just ask any club member . . . it’s a real club. DORIS VONBERGEN JO ANNE THOMPSON ROSEMARY CROUCH MISS STAKER VICE-PRESIDENT SEC.-TREASURER PRESIDENT SPONSOR 6o F CLUB As in the past years, the athletic letter winners organized the F-club. One of our achievements for this year, of which we are proud, is the Homecoming which we sponsored on October 15 when our team whipped banner City. Our club has been very active and successful this year, and we are planning our annual F-club trip. As has been the custom, we awarded most-valuable-player awards to the following: Football—Bill Woodard. Basketball—Alden Becklcy. The 1943-44 club officers were: PRESIDENT .... ALDEN BECKLEY VICE-PRESIDENT . BILL WOODARD SECRETARY-TREASURER HOWARD BESS 6l SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club has been in existence for three years. The pur- pose of this organization is to learn about our Latin American neighbors, their language, and country. The club meets at the homes of its mem- bers, or at the High School for parties or scrap suppers. At the meetings there is a program, followed by a social hour. This year our club won a prize for our Hoat in the Scrap Drive parade. We hope for a successful future. Our presiding officers are: PRESIDENT . . . HERSCHED BUTLER VICE-PRESIDENT .... CARL TULL SECRETARY ............. RALPH KNOPP TREASURER .... FRANCIS HAASE SPONSOR....................MISS SHARP 62 JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET AND PROM I o the upper-classmen who had nourished an ambition to attend a night club, the juniors succeeded wonderfully in transforming our gym into “a night club for a night” to remedy such a craving. Immediately upon arrival, we were ushered into the colorful Rainbow Room. The orchestra enclosure and ceiling were in rainbow colors with a large rain- bow on the east wall over the wishing well. Welcome . .... Tom Carter Response .... Rosemary Crouch After a delicious banquet was served, Bob Nussbaum acted as master of ceremonies for the following program: Rainbow Melody Singers j Robert Spence, Howard Bess Stanley Weeks, Robert Nussbaum “There’s a Rainbow Round My Shoulder.” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Rainbow Promises, toast to our Service boys of 1944 . Patricia Haner Rainbow Wishing Well, toast to seniors: Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet Phyllis Drennen Rose Flanagan Bette Wills Muriel Bedell Vivian Schmidt Olive James Beyond the Rainbow........................................Mr. Fullmer Dr. Rain-in-the-Face Bow . . Dale Dameron (Character Analyst) Dancing and a Grand March to the music of Earl Betourne and his “Earls of Sweet Swing” were the finishing touches to this happy occasion. It was briefly interrupted for the following “floor show.” Oh! the Devils.........................................Ralph Knopp Rainbow Fan Dancers—Lois Birch, Gracelee Williamson, Helen Tagg, Evelyn Clark, Dale Dameron, Andy Lehmann, Ray Fitzgerald, How- ard Bess. 6.1 BACCALAUREATE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, May 7 7:30 P. M. Prelude, “Prayer......................... Processional, “War March of the Priests” Invocation............................... Solo, “Father of Life”................... Scripture Reading ................ Anthem, “’Jesus, Master of the Storm” Prayer .................................. Hymn, “God of Our Fathers” Sermon, “Facing What Future” Benediction.............................. Recessional, “War March of the Priests” Postludc, “March” . ... Mrs. Glenn Gibb Mrs. Glenn Gibb Rev. Chari es Riley . Rev. M. K. Thompson Rev. A. Willard Heimbeck .................Choir . Rev. George Braden . . Page 414 Hymnal Rev. L. R. Tagg . Rev. C. A. Thompson Mrs. Glenn Gibb Mrs. Glenn Gibb COMMENCEMENT CENTRAL THEATRE Friday, May 12, 1944 8:00 P. M. Processional, “God of Our Fathers” . . . Mrs. James Winn Invocation................................Rev. Charles Riley Vocal Solo, Gounod’s “Ave Maria” .... Eula Mae Bess 1 Florence Gerdes Vocal I rio, “I Love a Little Cottage” . . • Dula Mae Dawson ( Eula Mae Bess Address...................................Vernon L. Nickel State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Presentation of Class ... . . Principal M. F. Fullmer Presentation of Diplomas......................Joseph Gerber President Board of Education. Blade Citizenship-Scholarship Award . . . Lt. Mahlon Morris Recessional, “Pomp and Circumstance” . . Mrs. James Winn 64 fEATLCE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS During wartime we realize that it was difficult for you—the adver. tisers, photographers, printers, engravers, binders—to accommodate us in the publishing of this 1944 Crif.R. We sincerely appreciate your fine cooperation in making it possible for us to publish this annual. THE CRIER STAFF. CALENDAR Aug. 30 — Introduction of new faculty members brings hearty applause and wistful wishes from seniors. Aug. 31—Those freshmen! ! ! Nuff sed. Sept. 1—Why is bookkeeping class so large? Do you forget, boys? She has TWO rings. Sept 2—We find this alphabetical seat- ing is quite unique. Sept. 3—’Tis the end of the beginning— only umpteen more weeks to go. Sept. 7—Flash! Erma Wallenstein and Albert Honegger mosey” down Ash Avenue arm in arm. Colfax, where are you? Sept. 8—Cheerleaders are elected. Polit- ical drag has its advantages, eh, girls? Sept. 9—Harold B. and Hap get kicked out of biology and do not return. Ziegy gets kicked out of history and returns. What goes on here? Sept. 10—Football season enters with a bang. Forrest returns home defeated 45-13. Sept. 13—Amid bandages, tapes, lumps, and bumps, we manage to recognize the champs of the street corner brawl as angelic” members of our junior juveniles.” Sept. 14 — Don Merrill issues Prof, a short check in full payment of this week’s rent on the NE cornsr of the assembly. Sept. 15 — Bayless condemns on? arm driving. The faculty, with a voice of experience, nod in approval. Sept. 16 — Heard about the dates for Friday’s ball game? This manpower shortage grows worser and worser, sez N. M. Y. and D. M. D. Sept. 17—U. High game. Another vic- tory for Fairbury! 20-6. Sept. 20—Has Miss Staker an unusual hobby, or does she collect our prized periodicals just for the sake of amuse- ment? Sept. 21—All enjoy dramatization of a sophomore’s love letter. What’s East Bay really like, Hap? Sept. 22—Since J. W. left, E. L. H. now sings There Goes the Navy.” Sept. 23—Students groan as prof, warns of his forthcoming speech on his fa- vorite subject—LOVE—his sources of information?????? Sept. 24—El Paso is toppled 7-0. Prof, wears his happy face to school. Sept. 27—Reports are heard that Byard W. was seen necking last night. P. S. It wore feathers, it crowed, and from “gathered” information, he was- n’t kissing its cheek! Sept. 28 — Wanted: A Dancing Tutor. Qualifications: Slendes. tender, tall and red-headed. Must be slick chick. —Glenn Booker. P. S. Must know how to dance. Sept. 29 — What’s this Lil and Pete” stuff that’s going on between Mort” and that sylph-conscious sophomore. Jimmy S.? Sept. 30 Operetta cast has been chosen. 65 The Blade Publishing Co. Printers of the 1944 Crier CALENDAR Grand battle for all parts. Oet. 1—The Drummer boys tangle with the Tartars. What a shame, and their homecoming, too! 19-13. Oct. 4—Blue Mondays are only bearable because they’re Navy blue. Oct. 5—The seniors are in a “toot” over the car situation to Bloomington. Oct. 6—Seniors make annual pilgrimage to have their “snoots snapped.” Oct. 7—Tsk! Tsk! How these “freshies” strut across the assembly. Isn’t it a shame their pencil sharpener is bro- ken? Wonder what they’ll think up next to attract attention. Oct. 8—For the first time in eight years we take Dwight for a merry ride. Final score 31-0. Oct. 11—Everyone scrambles for scrap. Major contestants being Bayless vs. Maurer. Oct. 12 — Pistol Packin’ Mama float draws attention in successful scrap drive parade. Oct. 13—Proofs aren’t here yet! Is this to be a repetition of last year’s pic- ture crisis? Oct. 14 — Inter-scholastic football fight. CALENDAR Teams pass candy instead of smoking peace pipe. Oct. 15—Sammy Runyon is our praise- worthy hero. Farmer City defeated 25-6. Oct. 18—Results from scrap drive all to- taled, O. K., so the F. F. A. boys were lucky. Oct. 19—Francis Haase receives a spe- cial delivery from Forrest. It was sooooooo—well, the postman delivered those with a spoon. Oct. 20—Prof. Watson is a very wel- come visitor. Students get a two- day holiday as ration board drafts teachers. Oct. 25—Our undefeated record is bro- ken as Pontiac takes us 20-0. Any- body but Pontiac! Oct. 26—How does Hap DeFries rate an early lunch? Through the courtesy of Prof., he was ushered out at 11:30 prompt. Oct. 27—Navy Day. Sez certain senior gals, “Sailors are O.K., only they’re out to sea too much.” Oct. 28—“Reseating is necessary after 66 Appearance Counts THERE IS NOTHING MORE ESSENTIAL TO FASTIDIOUS APPEARANCE THAN TONSOR IAL PERFECTION Al’s Barber Shop Fairbury, Illinois Duell Building Albert J. Kilgus COMPLIMENTS of ANDY’S ICE CREAM PARLOR FOUNTAIN SERVICE SANDWICHES COFFEE Phone 583-W G. R. GRUBB CO. 116 N. Walnut Street CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS Engravers of high school and college yearbooks since 1909 67 Telephone 1776 S. H. Moore Art Foto Shop 409 No. Main St., Bloomington, III. CRIER PHOTOGRAPHER SINCE 1934 68 CALENDAR our brave dash down the icy fire es- cape. Oct. 29—LeRoy attempts but fails. Fi- nal score 45-7. Nov. 1—Operetta practices. Mrs. Winn gets firmer. Nov. 2—D. D. furnishes bit of gossip by announcing his latest heart throb — E. V. Nov. 3 — Prof.’s noon hour chats with three or four junior girls arouse in- terest. Do you suppose they’re talk- ing shop or soap? Nov. 4—After eyeing the freshies’ deco- rated faces and weird hair-dos, we decide that the G. A. A. initiation is a success. Nov. 5—We shoot down a mess of Red Birds as Tartars mangle Chenoa. 45-0. Nov. 8—J. S. and M. N. are seen cast- ing those “you know what” glances. Nov. 9—Miss B. B. (faculty member) has been having a police escort late- ly. Mrs. Heins complains of a rising telephone bill. November 10 — Dewey and “Doc”’ are taking up collection for a new assem- CALENDAR bly door, which P. S. splinters after a “lil chat” with B. Z. Nov. 11—Operetta cast biting fingernails off to the elbow. Mrs. Winn is a nervous wreck. Nov. 12—Operetta big success. Offers pour in from Metropolitan Opera Co. after D. P. cuts loose on vocals. Nov. 15 — Operetta cast throws party. Mrs. Winn takes lessons from D. S. on how to “roll dem bones.” Nov. 16—H. H. is always engaged in the art of letter writing. Wouldn’t be so bad if you could settle writing to only one girl, eh. Harvey? Nov. 17 — Secret formula for being on the honor roll is discovered. Plenty of cookies and candy, a “little” apple polishing here and there always works, eh, Schmidt?????? Nov. 18—Flash! Bandy dates in Chenoa; Ramseyer on rebound discovers the Navy in Champaign. Nov. 19—Miss B. B. mysteriously locked out of Bookkeeping class. Oh, you innocent kid, J .H.! Nov. 22—Fairbury boys solve the Che- FOR PRINTING THE LOCAL RECORD s Years of Experience Plus 6g Modern Ideas and Equipment CALENDAR noa girls’ transportation problems to the senior dance. Nov. 23—We wonder what really is be- hind your innocent looks. Bob Decker? Nov. 24—We took Gridley in our first game, 27-17. We leave for a turkey dinner and a short holiday. Nov. 29 — We shake and shiver- creep and quiver—when Flanagan zooms by in her little Ford Flivver. Nov. 30 — Who is the most notorious stool pigeon of the junior class?????? Would you know, H. B.? Dec. 1—What of this Butler-Schlicher- Tull triangle? Dec. 2—The physics class is given double assignment until Mr. Gleason’s answer book returns. (Guilty one, do you know that he has e duplicate???) Dec. 3—T. C, is bluffed by M. S.’s “love me, then leave me for two weeks’’ policy. Dec. 6—We tripped to Gibson, 28-23. Dec. 7—Guy Bandy’s bright colored tie gives Chuck Veatch some stiff compe- tition. Kiopfenstein Motor Co. Ford V-8 Service All Makes MOBILGAS SUPER-SERVICE STATION On U. S. Route 24 KLOPFENSTEIN MOTOR COMPANY Harry Kiopfenstein, Prop. COMPLIMENTS OF E. L. PAYNE Plumbing, Heating, Tinning Telephone 20 210 E. Locust Fairbury, Illinois 7° J. N. Bach Sons Lumber and Building Material GENERAL CONTRACTING Insurance Carried on All Workmen Barge Stocks Reasonable Prices A Good Place to Trade Tel. 123 FAIRBURY AND FORREST Tel. 35 CALENDAR Dee. 8—An interesting speaker teaches us to use chopsticks. Dec. 9—We sigh as our latest lovers, Butler and Degennart, coo sweet noth- ings to Miss Staker about their “class- time pastime”??? Dec. 10—Tartars missed a beat tonight at Pontiac. Final score 32-31. Dec. 13—If Stan V. persists in antagon- izing Miss Whit ford--- Dec. 14—We send Forrest home defeat- ed 43-23. Dec. 15— Oh, Bob, your aim is terrible,” sez a broken-nosed Forrest gal. De- genhart, we can’t believe it of you! Dec. 16—Eyes pop at a certain soph’s sparkler. What’s your technique, Phyl B.???? Dec. 17—Tartars tramp Saunemin, 47-32. Dec. 20—Only five more shop (lifting) days till Christmas. Dec. 21—Mixed chorus Christmas con- cert is a success. Dec. 22—The twangy odor of his 10c a gallon perfume causes eyes to be cast towards Carlos. Dec. 23—Everybody leaves, dreaming of a white Christmas. John P. Cook Funeral Home FAIRBl'RY, ILLINOIS n jgq GEORGE L. MOWRY FUNERAL HOME BUSBY’S BARBER SHOP DRY CLEANING AGENCY SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS BOYS AND GIRLS UPON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL WORK Farmers National Bank of Fairbury FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member Federal Reserve System 73 Ziegenhorn Son JOHN DEERE SALES AND SERVICE New Idea Farm Machinery Magneto and Carburetor Service Electric Arc and Acetylene Welding “The Store of Friendly Service Fairbury, 111. 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Jan. 11—We welcome in Mr. Fullmer, our new Prof., and Miss Dugger, our new commerce teacher. Jan. 12 We decide it’s about time we’re getting a little publicity in the local newspapers. Class reporters elected. Jan. 13—Warren Ulfers fails to lure the fairer sex. P. S. Girls prefer dead mice rather than live ones. CALENDAR Jan. 14—Strawn returns home defeated 30-26. Jan. 17 — P. E. informs fellow class- mates that he is the cutest boy at- tending school. Jan. 18—Commerce II has a farewell party for Miss Bacopulos. The hostess reminds Commerce I that self-invita- tions are not appreciated. Jan. 19—Getting permits to and from the assembly is as easy as getting extra rations from the O.P.A. office. Jan. 20—Odd noises from history room are caused when caveman Beckley pulls Nina Lou’s hair. Jan. 21—We gave Gridley a spill here -39-32. Jan. 24—Margie J. wears her dreamy look. (Wonder if she knows Art W. came home???) Jan. 25—Haven’t you noticed Joyce H. and Walter H.? Hmmmmm! Jan. 26—Miss Kemple, is that picture of a sailor really your brother? Jan. 27—In spite of opposition, the sen- iors decide on the gardenia for their class flower. Jan. 28—Strawn opposed us and wished 75 KECK’S AGENCY INSURANCE SINCE 1893 With Service and Security Perry J. Keck 1906 76 Fancy Groceries Fresh Produce KROGER STORES YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO SHOP WITH US IF YOU WANT THE NEWEST FASHIONS IN LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S WEARING APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES VISIT THE FASHION SHOP 102 East Locust St. Fairbury, 111. SEE JOE U. SLAGEL FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS All Kinds of Insurance CALENDAR they hadn’t. Score 30-36. Jan. 31—Students enjoy an interesting speaker from China. Feb. 1—Game with Trinity (PERIOD). Feb. 2—The freshmen are learning to navigate the halls the hard way. Don- ald B. breaks his arm. Feb. 3—Sweet little angels in the soph- omore class. Miss Rowland has to divide the biology class. Feb. 4— Dwight game there. Yeah. Fair- bury! Feb. 7 — Other organizations decided bake sales are O. K. when Crier staff netted $90. Feb. 8—Won’t someone give us the in- side dope on the recent sophomore affair? Would you know. M. L. G and B. V.? Feb. 9—Why does C. V. insist that his attentions to R. C. are only for the sake of friendship? Feb. 10—Home Ec club entertain the school at lunch. Feb. 11—Plans for the recreation cen- ter are filled with enthusiasm. Feb. 14—Papa Maurer beams as a fu- Fosdick Produce Company CREAM, EGGS AND POULTRY DeLaval Separators Feeds of All Kinds Phones: Office 75, Res. 75-R-2 78 CALENDAR ture F. F. A. member is announced. (Only he’s a she.) Feb. 15—The seniors cat nap as a result of last night’s bobsled party. Feb. 16—The all-school party was en- joyed by all as the “Mad Men of Melo- dies” played their favorite selections —“Angree” and “Angry.” Feb. 17—Our new dancing team, Glea- son and Fullmer, are editing their edi- torial, “What Arthur Murray Could- n’t Tsach Us.” Feb. 18—We took Pontiac for a roll. Proceeds went for recreation center. Feb. 21—“Fun Haven” has begun in full swing with its financial backing. Feb. 22—We are victorious over Lex- ington. Feb. 23—Wow! Did Gibson City show us! Score 50-32. Feb. 24—Senior class party in honor of classmates who are leaving for service in the near future. Feb. 25—Why is it we never hear about “those Latin classes”? Have you re- formed them, Miss Sharp? Buy With Confidence KUNKEL’S 5c to $1 STORE A Good Place to Trade teidinger pervice A. D. Steidinger, Prop. 212 West Locust Street Telephone 389 Fairbury, Illinois VULCANIZING, RECAPPING TIRES, BATTERIES AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SERVICE CARBURETORS, MAGNETOS 79 —YOU— ARE THE FIRST CONSIDERATION AT PORTER’S WE FREEZE TO PLEASE • EUERV INCH A ORUG STORE • WE FREEZE TO PLEASE Sant-Frozen Ice Cream Fairbury. Illinois • EXPERT PRESCRIPTION SERVICE • Sani-Frozeti Ice Cream 8o To You— The Citizens of Tomorrow It is our wish that you enjoy success in all your future endeavors. Ben Franklin Stores CALENDAR Feb. 28 — This freshman-senior affair, namely, J. D. and R. C., is just as en- tertaining as M. W. and W. H. (soph- omores) noon rendezvous in the Eng- lish room. Feb. 29—Bill Tagg leaves for navy. We will miss you, Bill. March 1—Fairbury victorious over Grid- ley at regional tourney—34-31. March 2—Tartars prove too fast for U. High at second game in tourney — 39-33. March 3—Trinity buckles under our on- slaught, 32-21. Ottawa, here we come. March 6—No school. Teachers on re- ceiving end for a change at institute. March 7—What is the sudden attraction at Chenoa, J. H. and M. J.? March 8—How does wee Marsha Pur- dum rate two nurse maids? Isn’t Bar- bara experienced enough, E. J.? March 9—Beck and Bud complete high school career at Ottawa. Our hopes are shattered as Marseilles defeats us 33-30. March 10—Doctor arrives, and everyone NUSSBAUM BROTHERS PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTORS No Job Too Large or None Too Small lie Go Anywhere Oil-O-Matic Oil Burners Weir Furnaces Westinghouse Refrigerators Westinghouse Washing Machines Sr THE CENTRAL THEATRE for the Best in Entertainmenl YOUR PATRONAGE APPRECIATED COMPLIMENTS Louis Shulman 82 The New Walton’s Seventy-jive Years Young Style and Quality without Extravagance YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT WALTON’S 83 FIRST NATIONAL BANK FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS Capital Investment $75,000.00 GENERAL BANKING SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT Members of: FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM and FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 84 CALENDAR is “shot” for tuberculin test. March 13—R. F. grieves today because of her failure to trip John Nussbaum at “Fun Haven” last night. Better luck next time. Rose. March 14—Class tourney starts. Jun iors and seniors are victorious. March 15—Seniors win the class tour- ney. March 16 — Seniors play the role of teachers. C. V. and R. C. run the office efficiently. March 17 — Recreation center opening was a successful party. March 20—Mad scramble for parts in senior play. Mr. Maurer, where did you get those shorts? March 21—Fairbury was officially ad- mitted in Corn Belt conference. March 22—Why is Miss Dugger so wor- ried over the reports of the past naval action at ISNU? March 23 — “Chow” served tonight at Clark’s restaurant for basketball squad. March 24—Prof, enjoys a vacation in HOFFMAN SERVICE STATION RATIONING MIGHT BE----? BUT SHELL IS THE GAS TO BUY CALENDAR Chicago. March 27—What do E. M. B. and H. T. talk over when they get that dreamy, clingy look in their eye? March 28—Junior play cast growing jit- tery as zero hour approaches. March 29—In answer to an inquiry con- cerning his purchase of two tickets for the play, A. B. replies, “Oh, I want to see it twice.” Hmmmmm! March 30—Junior play big success. Bette Wills rates hearty applause. March 31—“Freshies” have a big time at their class party at “Fun Haven.” April 3—Baseball team gets impatient as snow flurries continue. April 4 — Have a heart, junior girls! Must Tom Carter see Piper City play- alone? April 5—Miss Whitford sez, “No, boys, you cannot join Home Nursing.” April 6—A few days of freedom ahead —Easter vacation. April 7—Good Friday. Interesting serv- ices held in school by a group of local ministers. COMPLIMENTS of IRA FRENCH SONS 501 East Oak St. Phone 573-J FOR LONG MILEAGE Gasoline and Complete Lubrication stop at SiL.Moser’s Downtown Station The Sign of Friendly Service Mobiloils 101 Products for Farm and Home Car, Truck and Tractor 122 —Phones— 525W CALENDAR April 10—A. B. and E. J. make journey to office upon Miss Staker’s request. Enjoy the trip, fellas? April 11 — Seniors pant with anxiety, only 18 more days of school. Do your stuff, Father Time. April 12—Oh, yes, Crier staff extends hearty “Congrats” to Miss Kaiser. The name is Mrs. Herzog now, you guys. April 13—Looks to us like G. M. and J. T. (seniors) have had that old “you know what” light in their eyes for some time. April 14 — Prom dates shaping up al- ready—N. V. B. and P. H.—H. B. and G. W.—A. L. and R. L.—C. V. and E. L. H.—H. B. and L. B.—H. H. and D. M. D.—A. B. and N. Y., etc. April 17—These Theta Rho girls live for that annual party when they can ask the guy they want. Eh, girls??? April 18 Business club sponsors feed for basketball members. Bud W. says he expects to gain 10 pounds. April 19—Eighth grade class arrives to visit school. Seniors strut their stuff. T. J. LYONS Home of Hart Schaffner Marx and Society Brand Clothes The HOTEL FAIRBURY for THE BEST OF MEALS at Very Reasonable Prices George Marshall, Mgr. 86 FARM MANAGEMENT FARM LOANS C. W. Veatch Member of Illinois Farm Managers Association Martha Steers, Sec. Telephones: Office 142, Residence 512 Langstaff Building FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE Feed Mills-Poultry Farms Hatchery A genuine trapnest breeding farm in the heart of Illinois’ largest White Leghorn area. YOUR PROBLEM IS OUR PROBLEM Our experimental test pens under actual farm condi- tions on poultry and hogs enable us to make findings for better and better feeds. U. S. CERTIFIED HATCHERY Phone 28-2—Rt. 47 FORREST, ILLINOIS U. S. Certified Large-type White Leghorn Chicks. Every cockerel used in our breeding flock is a U. S. R. O. P. bird. Each one is from a hen with a trapnest record of 201-309 eggs per year that averaged 24 oz. per doz. New Modern Feed Mill FIRST AND WALNUT STREETS FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS Phone 25 8S Going Places� YOU BET LET SAVINGS HELP YOU TO Reach Success! Congratulations, graduates! You have accom- plished the first step toward success. To win out from now, good advice would have you accu- mulating a savings reserve from the first dollars you earn — for advanced education, for owner- ship of a business, or marriage. It’s easy, too, for you can open an account here with a dollar or more, adding to it whenever you wish. And the best part of it is that every six months lib- eral earnings are credited to your account at a current rate of 3%. Stop in and let us tell you how you can prepare for financial success, too. Fai bury Federal Savings and Loan Association Duel] Block_______________________________________ Fairbury CALENDAR April 20—Day before senior play. Cast continues to tear their hair. Miss Kemple sez, quote-unquote. April 21—The great production goes over with a bang. April 24—Mrs. Winn takes select group of vocalists to District Music Contest at Watseka. Good luck, gang! April 25—What is this we hear about Miss Dugger being off Navy men for life? Come, come. Miss Dugger, don’t feed us that line. April 2 - -Crier editor demands calendar done pronto. What’s the matter with you guys? Want to lose your jobs? April 27—F. G. is getting rather lonely since Johnny has departed for the navy. Cheer up, Hortense. April 28—Glee Clubs journey tc Forrest for music festival. Some fun, eh keeds? May 1—Juniors begin to get the ball rolling on the Prom. Seniors say you had better make it good! May 2—This is a joke. When do the leaves begin to turn. Wade’s Drug Store QUALITY MERCHANDISE Honest Service for Over jo Years THE REXALL STORE Phone 81 Current Rate Safety Insured up to $5,000 Claudon Motor Mart Inc. FOR TOPS IN USED CARS AND TRUCKS TRACTORS . . . We Recondition Thoroughly . . . . . . We Finance . . . E. MOSER “SAY IT IF IT II FLOWERS” GARAGE A. Milne ALLIS-CHAI MF.RS Sons MACHINERY FLORISTS PONTIAC AUTOMOBILES Plants, Cut Flowers and Floral Electric and Acetylene Welding Designs Repair Work of All Kinds Phone 564 Fairbury, Illinois go CALENDAR Answer: Just before exams. Get it? Haw! Haw! May 3—The jackpot question, “Who is Miss Dugger taking to Prom?” Odds are 10 to 1 it ain’t no civilian. May 4—Prom big success. Orchestra plenty smooth. Everybody happy. May 5—Oh sleepless night! Upper class- men return to school somewhat tired after big Prom celebration. May 8—Sunday, baccalaureate at church. Seniors trip in mighty effort to walk with those nightgowns” on. May 9—Senior section vacant. Junior gals say it’s good riddance. May 10—Seniors begin to get gray hair over final exams and diplomas. All of us cross fingers and hope. May 11—M. L. G. comes to school with stiff neck. Are you holding out on us? May 12 School is over fcr another year. Equipment is put away, doors locked, and once more the halls are silent. Seniors attend comm ncement and become full-fledged grads! Bill T.— While we’re sitting out here in the moonlight. I’d like to ask you—” Eula Mae— Yes, dear.” Bill— Couldn’t we move over? I’m sitting on a nail.” Miss Rowland — George, who was Anne Eoleyn?” George Strode— Anne Boleyn was a flat iron.” Miss Rowland — What on earth do you mean?” George— Well, it says right here in the history book: ‘Henry, having dis- posed of Catherine, pressed his suit with Anne Boleyn’.” Girls, when they went out to swim Once dressed like Mother Hubbard. Now they have a bolder whim And dress more like her cupboard. Glenn Booker— My little brother is so dumb he thinks a football coach has four wheels.” Harvey Hartman — “Ha, ha, he is dumb. How many has the darn thing?” Leman Garage Sales — CASE — Service COMPLETE LINE OF REPAIRS FOR KUHLMAN PICKERS and FARM TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS FORD’S MILKERS AND HAMMER MILLS ELECTRIC WELDING AND GENERAL REPAIRING Phone 174 91 FA1RBURY ILLINOIS EVELYN’S BEAUTY SHOP Telephone 173-J COMPLIMENTS of LLOYD HARTMAN and FRANK’S MARKET CLARK’S CAFE When vou don’t eat at home vour best bet is here Phone 137-W Carlos tells us that when he and Nina Lou kiss and make-up, Nina Lou gets the kiss and he gets the make-up. Paul Eilers—“Did you take your girl home last night?” Nick VonBergen—“No, I left her at her own house.” Marilyn S.—“No, Bob, you can’t kiss me. I’m saving my kisses.” Bob N.—“Well I sure would like to add a couple to your collection.” There are three menaces to safe driv- ing in America today—Hie, Hike, Hug. Howard Bess — “Why didn’t you an- swer my letter?” Gracelee W.—“I didn’t get it; and be- sides, I didn’t like some of the things that you said in it.” Mr. Gleason says that he believes in vigorous physical exercise — for other people. 02 Hicks Oils WE NEVER CLOSE Phone us for Country Deliveries Mike Mehrings, Mgr. Alfred Baker, Attendant Phone 153 Decker’s Cafe Route U. S. 24—East 24-Hour Service A CHOICE LINE OF FOODS AND DRINKS 93 Phone 26-W Fairbury, Illinois QUALITY SERVICE Jferff-Jones Qo. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA CLASS RINGS COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS Jewelers and Engravers to the Class of 1944 of Fairbury Township High School E. H. HALL DECATUR, ILL. ELGIN, WALTHAM Gifts of All Kinds FRANK M. MYER JEWELER Fairbury Paint Store Full Line of PITTSBURGH PAINTS WALL PAPER DECORATING PAINTING 95 212 East Locust B. A. Tollensdorf, Prop. Jo Anne T. — “You had no business kissing me like that.” George M.—“That wasn’t business, it was pleasure.” Frances H.—“Why did you kiss that boy? You didn’t know him.” Mardell N.—“Well, it was so dark I couldn’t tell who it was.” Miss Whitford — “This exam will be conducted on the honor system. Please, take srats three apart and in alternate rows.” Bob Beckley — “I’ve misjudged you, Miss Sharp. I never knew you had a heart. I thought your blood circulated because you brought it to a boil so often.” How our tastes change: Little girls like painted dolls and little boys like soldiers, but when they grow up the girls like the soldiers and the boys go for the painted dolls. Call 567 FAIRBURY COAL CHUTE H. DeFries EASTERN KENTUCKY FRANKLIN AND SALINE COUNTY TAYLOR VILLE T exaco Service C. J. Hadaway, Mgr. For those who want the best at no extra cost! COMPLIMENTS of P. C. JAMES DR. H. N. LEONARD Osteopathic Physician FAIRBURY, ILL. HAASE PRODUCE 109 North Fourth St. Fairbury, Illinois Phone 124-J COMPLIMENTS OF HERZOG PRODUCE COMPANY q6 Quality and Service BY L G. Balfour Company Attleboro, Mass. CLASS RINGS AND PINS COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS DIPLOMAS, PERSONAL CARDS Represented by MR. FRANK HYSON 1313 Linn Street Peoria, 5, Illinois H. J. FINNEGAN Optometrist and Optician Fairbury, Illinois THE SHOE REPAIR Ray Jannusch, Mgr. Invisible Half Soles Expert Workmanship Fairbury, Illinois Phyllis Somers says that when a girl finds that she is not the only pebble on the beach she becomes a little bolder. Mrs. Flanagan-—“Have a good time, at the party. Rose, and be a good girl.” Rose — “Well, make up your mind, mother.” Jim Rice—“I don’t see what keeps you girls from freezing.” Joyce Heins — “You’re not supposed to.” Jonathan Hetherington applied for a job as a movie usher in the local the- atre. He was immediately rushed into uniform and put to work. But he was back an hour or so later. “I’m quitting,” he said. “What’s the matter, son? asked the proprietor. “Aren’t the hours and pay good enough for you?” “Sure. But I’ve seen the picture.” 97 FAIRBURY PRODUCE Call 133 Dealers In POULTRY, EGGS, CREAM, HIDES AND WOOL PILLSBURY FEEDS Try our Hammermill and Mixer for your Growing and Laying Mash Friendly Service to Everyone 98 Bess Service ILLINOIS — INDIANA — KENTUCKY COAL LUMP AND STOKER Limestone - Phosphate HAULING AND SPREADING Phone 514AV Fairbury, Illinois E. R. Bess, Prop. It Pays to Look IPell H. E. TROEHLER S BARBER SHOP 102 E. Locust St. Fairbury, 111. KURTH’S BAKERY Phone 495 ZIMMERMAN HARDWARE Paints, Wall Paper Congoleum Rugs Gas Ranges Shellane Gas Telephone 134 WESTERN AUTO CO. STORE DR. J. R. SMITH COMPLIMENTS T. E. Holland, Iwner VETERINARIAN Fairbury, Illinois FARMERS GRAIN CO DR. F. H. MILLER OF FAIRBURY DENTIST Grain, Seed, Twine and Feed Telephone 416 99 Palmer Company, Snc. WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN G. N. Bayless, Rep. 100 FARM MACHINERY BABY CHIX MAYTAG WASHERS BOTTLED GAS SERVICE WIEDMAN’S STORE AND HATCHERY Phono 636 SCHNETZLER-DAILEY LUMBER CO. 309 East Locust Phone 47 Alexander Lumber Co. All Sorts of Building Materials We appreciate Your Patronage Fred Wing, Mgr. Office 11 Res- 43“w GOLD PENN The Perfect Motor Oil SWENEY GAS OIL COMPANY I.loyd L. Frisk, Agent Tel. Station 626, House 370 Fairbury, Illinois Eula Mae B—“I can tell you are an experienced driver.” Bob N.—“How so? Eula Mae — “By the way you bear down on the clutch when you come to curves.” Ernest Johnson—“When I wuz born. I weighted only a poun’ an’ a half. I was THIS long.” Alden Beckley — “No-o-o! Did you live?” Ernest — “Sure! Yo’ oughta see me now!” Found on a freshman’s registration card: Name of parents: Mamma and Papa. Mrs. Steidinger—“But darling, you’re using the pen without ink.” Barbara— Yes, mother, this letter is very confidential. Miss Staker had forbidden the chil- dren to eat canly or chew gum during school time. One day in history class she became suspicious of a lump in Charles Miskell’s cheek. “Charles,” she said reprovingly, “are you eating candy or chewing gum?” “Neither one,” replied Charles “I'm soaking a prune to eat at reces3.” No wonder there is a lot of knowl- edge in the Fairbury Township High School, the freshmen always bring a little in and the seniors never take any away. English Worries I think that English is the class Wherein I have the largest task. Four days a week I go and sit In there, to try, to learn a bit. I don’t think there’s a boy in there Who likes the stuff enough to care. In English I will never be A genius, as you all can see. —Earl Broquard. IOl SENIORS’ ACTIVITIES BANDY. CARLOS P. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4. Football 4. BECKLEY, ALDEN F-Club 2, 3. 4. Baseball 8. Basketball 2. 3, 4. Football 3. 4. Boys’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3, Mixed Chorus 21 3. Oi� eretta 3. 4. Crier Staff 4. Stu- dent Council 3, 4. Class Officer 3. BESS, EULA MAE G. A. A. 2. 3. Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Ope- ctta 3. 4, Class Play 3. 4. Crlef Staff 3, 4. Latin Club. Scholarship 1. 2. 3. Small Mixed Chorus 1. 2. Mixed Ensemble 4. BOOKER. GLENN F-Club 2. 3. 4. Football 2. 3. 4. Crier Staff 4. Spanish Club 4. BUTLER. HERSCHEL Spanish Club 4, Football 1. 2. 3. CARLSON, DOROTHY Home Economics Club. 1, 2. 3. 4. Class Play 3. Scholarship 2 3. CROUCH, ROSEMARY Home Economics Club 2. 3. 4. G. A. A. 3, 4. Crier Staff 4. Class Officer 4. Class Play 4. DAWSON, DULA MAE G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4, Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4, Solo 2. 3, 4, Oi erettn 4, Latin Club 3, 4. Small Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4. DECKER. ROBERT F. F. A.. Spanish Club. DEGENHART, JAMES Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4. Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Football 1, Basketball 1. DURHAM, EUGENE Basketball 1. 3. Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 3, Class Play 3. 4. GERDES, FLORENCE G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Oper- etta 3. 4. Class Officer I. Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Small Mixed Chorus 3, 4. HARTMAN, HARVEY Football 3. 4. Basketball 3, 4. HEINS, JOAN G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4. Band 1, 2, 3, Oper- etta 3. 4, Crier Staff 4. Latin Club. 1. 2. 3. 4. Scholarship 3. HEINS, JOYCE G. A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4. Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3. 4, Operetta 3, 4, Crier Staff 3, 4. Latin Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Scholarship 3. HUBER. EMMA LOU Home Economics Club I, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4, Girls’ Clee Club 2. 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 4. Oj eretta 3, 4. Crier Staff 3. 4. Student Council 3. 4, Class Officer 3. Scholarship 2, 3. HUBER. JESSE Class Piny 3. JESSUP. MARGIE G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Girls’ Glee Club 2. 3. Ma- jorette 2. 3. 4. Cheerleader 4, Operetta 3, Class Play 3. 4. Latin Club 1. 2. 3. 4. LEETCH, EVELYN JEANNE Home Economics Club. G. A. A. Latin Club, Spanish Club. MISKELL, CHARLES F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Class Play 3. 4. Crier Staff 4. MYERS. GEORGE F. F. A. 4, Basketball 4. Clnss Reporter 4. PETERS, DARRELL G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Girls’ Glee Club. Operetta. Class Play 3. 4. Crier Staff. Latin Club. Span- ish Club. Scholarship 2. RAMSEYER, NINA LOU Home Economics Club 1. 2. 3. 4. G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. RICE. JIM C’ass Play 3. Crier Staff 4. SCHLICHER, CHARLENE G. A. A. 2. Latin Club 1. 2. SPENCE, BOB Basketball 2. Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4. Mixed Cho- rus 3. 4. Oi eretta 3. Class Play 3, Latin Club 1. 2. Small Mixed Chorus 3. Baseball 1. STEIDINGER, DONALD Boys’ Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Band 1, 2. 3. 4. Operetta 4, Crier Staff 4. Latin Club. Basketball 1, 2. TAGG, BILL Scholarship 3. F Club. Football 1. 3. 4. Basket- ball 1. 2. Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4. Band 1. 2. 3. 4, Operetta 3. 4. Crier Staff. Class Officer 3. Latin Club, Small Mixed Chorus. THOMPSON, JO ANNE Home Ec. 1. 2. 3, 4. G. A. A., 1, 2. 3. 4. Crier Staff 4. VAIL, ELLEN G. A. A. VEATCH. CHARLES F-CIub 2. 3, 4. Basebnll 3. Basketball 1. 2. 3. Boys’ Glee Club. Mixed Chorus. Football man- a� ?er 2. Operetta, Crier Staff. Class Officer 4. Latin Club. Class Play 4. VONBERGEN, DORIS Home Economics 3. 4, G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Girls’ (ilee Club 1. 2. Mixed Chorus 2. Major- ette 2. 3. Drum Major 4. Crier Staff 4. Latin Club 1. 2. 3, 4. WAGENSELLER, DOROTHY Scholarship 3. WALLENSTEIN. ERMA Home Economics 1, 2, Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4. Latin Club 2. WILKEN, CHARLES Football 1, 2, 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. YOUNG. NORMA G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4. Operetta 3, 4. Class Play 3. Latin Club 1. 2. 3, 4. J02