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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1946 volume:

1946 Crier EDITED BY Mardell Nance Adviser Betty Jordan M. F. Fullmer, Business Manager Dear Diary: As you turn the pages of the 1946 Crier, we hope your thoughts will turn to the past, which held pleasant memories. Within this cover your school life is here en- closed, and your honors i and misdeeds exposed. Fellow students become close friends as they come together in the trials and tribulations of attaining an education. We give to you the Crier, the Diary of 19+6. Mardell Nance, Editor. DEDICATION Robert Bach Melvin Bushman Ray Carder John Carter Clifton Hurt Rudolph Jarvis Forrest Landsmann John Morton Rob er r Pat ernoster Jakie Peters Carl Schertz Donald Sciiwarzwalder Virgil Travis There is no death! The stars go down To rise upon some other shore, And bright in heaven’s jeweled crown They shine forevermore. There is no death! The leaves may fall, The flowers may fade and pass away— They only wait, through wintry hours, The coming of the May. And ever near us, though unseen, The dear immortal spirits tread; For all the boundless universe Is life—there are no dead! —John I uckev McCreery. 5 CONTENT ' Our Guiding Hands CUC PRINCIPAL M. F. FULLMER B. Ed. Western Illinois State Teachers M. A. University of Iowa D€ACD €f EDUCATION Leona Steidinger Office Secretary CUE flAII Luke Gleason III. State Normal University B. S. Coach Physical Science Grace Whit ford Western III. State Teachers University of U'lnois A. II. University of Wisconsin Home Economics Mary Sharp Northwestern University M. S. Latin. Spanish. English Betty Jordan MacMurray College Monmouth College 111. Wesleynn University B. S. Biology English Ruth Dugger Illinois State Normal University B. Ed. Commerce Robert Cummins Illinois Wesleyan University A. B. B. Music Universtiy of Cincinnati M. Ed. Music. History 10 For all your clays prepare, And meet them ever alike; When you are the anvil, bear— When you are the hammer, strike. Edwin Markham. Robert Maurer Illinois Stato Normal Uni versi ty B. S. University 01 III. M. S. Agriculture mmt ■ Virginia Staker Morris Harvey College University of Ky. A. B. Social Science English Physical Education Marjorie Kemple James Millikin University University of Illinois B S. University of Wisconsin English Public Speaking Frank Leach Illinois Wesleyan University B. S. Social Science Physical Education WHAT, A CLASS? I KNOW I never was the smart type, I just can’t seem to think, And when a semester test I write, My mind goes on the blink. I’m buying me a little red cart, And carry my book that way. Maybe, I’ll be lots more smart And skip one class a day. We wouldn’t have to study so hard If it wasn’t for History classes. Cummins, is always on the guard, And it’s stiffer than cold molasses. We like you just the same R. C., Though R. C. Cola is better; We’ll like you more if you will see That we get a higher “letter.” Mattie Grove. AFTER GRADUATION They tell me Graduation is the day When everyone is bright and gay; My dreams come true if I’ve been good (At least that’s what I’ve understood!) That’s why I planned my way ahead. Before I slept I lay in bed, And thought, and thought some more. What’ll I do when I leave that door? Now that the time is so near, Just one more half year; Very soon now we’ll just see What—oh, dear—will happen to me. Mildred Wenger. I know why the world goes round, And why the moon can’t come up in the west; I know where the big dipper is, And why the sun goes down to rest. I know about the notes on a staff. And what musicians always use them for; I know how a carpenter builds a house, And why he puts hinges on the door. I know where California is, And what ocean washes its shore, I know that cars have motors, And all apples must have cores. There’s only one thing left I don’t know, And you can’t realize how puzzled I am. Can someone please tell me, how I passed Mr. Cummins’ semester exam? —Phil Bean. TOMORROW Tomorrow is a day to me, I’ll do those things that should bo. To the movie tonight I shall go. That pretty blue-eyed blond I shall tow. Tomorrow is when my Latin will get done, But tomorrow may never come. Those little things that would help mother so, A card to a sick friend, so the time may go. A sunny smile to those you meet, A helping aid to the old and weak. We all put off those things to b? done, But tomorrow may never come. Tomorrow is a strange day. It has been sought for centuries by the poor, weak, and gay. When that certain day shall arrive. There shall be another tomorrow to defy. So don’t put off the things that can be done, For tomorrow may never come. Carroll E. Besgrove. OIL THOSE POEMS Oh, but how I do hate the one old day When poems, for the Crier, we’re to write, the teachers say. The penalty for nothing is a nice big E, So the only choice you have is to turn one in, you see. I never was a poet and I can’t make the words rhyme; I work and work and work, but they just don’t get in time. There’s only one bright side in writing this, you see, And that’s the fact it’s the last year, they’ll make a poet of me. Earl Broquard. 12 The Future Leaders of America Senior Officers EARL BROQUARD—President BOB BECKLEY—Vice-President WILBUR BOOKER—Sec.-Treas. Eari. Broquard “Brainy” “‘As deliberate as a self- service elevator” Class Flower ................................ Red Rose Class Colors........................... Blue and White Class Motto.............Climb though the rocks be rugged Wii.BiR Book hr Phyllis Bean “Beany” When I’m cood I'm very, very Brood, hut when I’m bud I’m better” Carroll Besgrove “Flash” His hair stands up in little paint brushes ’ Gladys Bushman “Glady” “A urirl with homefire in her eyes” Bert Cooper “Coop” Aloof as a camel” CIIARLICS GREEN “Grip” Dark circles under his disposition Mattie Lee Grove “B Io n die” ‘ A blonde, an established bleachhend 16 Walter Harris “Walt” A grin you could use for a foot rule’ Wilms Harris “Moose” A boy with six forward speeds” Frances Hildreth “Fran” “She listens with rapt inattention Bruce Lee “Smooch” Like a child walking around with his sleep showing WlLLADENE McKinley “Billie” A modern girl with bleaches and cream complexion Kenneth Metz “Kenny” Give a woman an inch and she thinks she's a ruler 17 Ollie Myers “Junior” As shaky as a fly with the DDTV Mardell Nance “Mardle” In and out like a fiddler's elbow Annabelle Nash “Annie” She looks Intelligent when she wears her glasses, but it's only an optical illusion” Jacqueline Schade “Jackie” As the evening wears on her face wears off Dean Schrock “Dopey” Am unmolested as a guest towel” Richard Sc 11W A RZ W A LDER “Swartz” Caterpillar eyebrows” 18 Ruth Smith “Rudy” “The type of a girl whose eyes not only sweep a room, but dust it” Richard Steidinger “Dick “Genuine as a thumb print” George Strode “Georgie My idea of a vacation is to rest quietly in the schade of a blonde” John Thompson “Johnny 'I melt like chocolate in a baby's hand” Mary Rose Travis Rosie “As relaxed as rayon hose” Lois Wallenstein Hally “Her garments borrowed her graco” 19 Elk a nor Walter “Stinky” “She never lets ideas interrupt the easy flow of her conversation” Stanley Weeks “Stan “Let’s go picnecking” Mildred Wenger “XI illy” “She a!ways manages the mo- ment as If it were her personal property” Lucetta Wessels “Pin” “A tall girl carrying herso’.f liko a banner” Warren Wessels “Long John “As futile as slamming a swinging door” 20 CL Mx m TCcy May 21, 1943. Dear Diary: Here we are, the class of “46,” at the end of our first year at F.T.H.S. Remember, Diary, on that thirty-first day of August when fifty-five wide-eyed and very green freshmen entered the portals of F.T.H.S.? We were very anxious to try to please and under the guidance of our two well chosen class advisers we soon fell into the routine of the everyday life here at Fairbury High. Upon entering these mighty corridors we had high hopes and ambitious minds to contribute our part to the running of various organizations. Our class was repre- sented this year in football and basketball. Mardell Nance was chosen to represent our class during our four years in school as cheerleader. At the end of this, our freshman year, I'll close your pages until time to open them at this time next year. May 12, 1944. Last August only fifty members of our former class returned to good old Alma Mater to continue their search for knowledge. We organized with Bob Vail being chosen our class president; Pob Beckley took the position of vice-president, and Mardell Nance served as secretary-treasurer. As usual, we were well represented in all leading activities of the school. In addition to the one all ready in the F Club from last year. Bob Beckley, George Strode, Charles Green, Wilbur Booker and Kenneth Range were added. May 18, 1945. Dear Diary: Another year of our experiences here at F. T. H. S. has now been laid aside. When we came back to school last August our roll numbered thirty-four. Within a few days Stanley Weeks was elected as our class president; Earl Broquard as vice-president; Frances Hildreth as secretary, and Mardell Nance as treasurer. It was during this year we waved our magic wand and converted our gym into a gaily decorated Mexican Ballroom. Remember, Diary, our great disappointment when it became impossible for us to have our Junior Play. The music department under the direction of Mr. Cummins presented the operetta, “The Forest Prince ' in which Mardell Nance. Stanley Weeks and George Strode had leading roles. As I finish writing to you at the end of this year, Diary, I have to think of re- turning to your pages for the last time next year. May 28, 1946 Dear Diary: We, the class of “46,” have now reached the top of our long climb to our now achieved goal. At the beginning of the year thirtv-four members entered upon the halls of F.T.H.S. to take over the distinguished duties of Seniors. Rivalry reigned throughout the class as three boys took office. They were Earl Broquard. Bob Beckley, and Wilbur Booker. Yes, Diary, this year as in the years before, our class was represented in all of the school activities. Earl Broquard, Kenneth Metz, John Thompson and Ollie Mvers held offices in the F.F.A. Ollie served as president of all F.F.A. Chapters in Ford, Livingston, and Iroquois counties. Mattie Grove served as G.A.A. president and Stanley Weeks was chosen by popular vote as president of the Student Council in which Mardell Nance, Willadene McKinley, and Richard Schwarzwalder represented the Senior class. Bob Beckiey was chosen captain of our football and basketball teams and served as the F Club president and George Strode was chosen as vice-president. As usual we Seniors took upon ourselves the publishing of our pride and joy, the Crier, of which Mardell Nance was appointed Editor in Chief. And now, Diary, we have come to the nd of our years here in school, and it is now time for us to move on to let the coming classes take our place as Seniors. We as a class have worked diligently and feel that we have accomplished many worth- while things. 21 CL4f WILL We, the unpretentious, esteemed Seniors of 1946, which by the way, is the only year that such important and dignified adults have held the po- sition as head of our spacious halls of learning, do, with many tears, sobs, and misgivings, be- queath our high and lofty position as Seniors to those dumb, but willing to learn, Juniors, in hopes that they can do half as well as we tried to do. Individually we bequeath: I, Phyllis Bean, will my bedroom eyes and my willowy figure to that giggle girl of the Sopho- more class, Margaret Marshall. I, Bob Beckley, leave my private little stories, my numerous nicknames and my naughty ex- pressions to Duan Juan, Elmer Aupperle. Sorry, girls, but I’m taking my darling, deep, swirling dimples with me. I need ’em. I, Carroll Besgrove, have only one thing to offer, my worn-out, rusty, curling irons, to Lyle Wessels, who needs them. I, Wilbur Booker, leave........all poohed out (Sigh.) I, Earl Broquard, will my puppy-dog eyes and my innocent (?) grin to Harley Wagenseller, that all-time Casanova. I, Gladys Bushman, bequeath my majorette suit and my out-of-town boy friends to Shirley Waters. I, Bert Cooper, leave my Frank Sinatra voice and Van Johnon figure to Robert Perkins. I, Charles Green, leave my business ability, my roller-skating technique and my sunny attitude to Carl Bradley. I, Mattie Grove, leave my plow jockey walk, my case of peroxide and my over-barreling laugh to Marilyn Steidinger. I. Walter Harris, leave my permanent wave, and my “poily” teeth to Bryce Rathbun. I, Willis Harris, will my swivel hips and tooth- pick legs to Dan Fugate. I, Frances Hildreth, leave my milk-house grip, my extreme generosity and my stupendous appe- tite to Virginia Palmer. I, Bruce Lee. do hereby bequeath my love, my affection, my devotion to—all the girls of Chenoa. I, Willadene McKinley, leave my favorite theme song, “My Buddy,” to Joanne Moser. P. S. I’m taking Bud with me for in the near future. I, Kenneth Metz, will my baby-face expres- sions and my Charles Atlas Physique to Robert Huber. I, Ollie Myers, bequeath my worn vocal cords, my love for Freshman girls to Bill Leonard. He can use them. I, Mardell Nance, leave my speed on the stairs and my eternal figits to Jean Hair. I, Annabel Nash, will all my absences, along with the ready-made excuses to Nellie Flanagan, not that she hasn’t got enough of her own. I, Jacqueline Schade, leave all my racing boy friends to Shirley Moser, in hopes that she can catch ’em. I, Dean Schrock, will my cracked glasses, my false tee� h and my reserved comics at Wade’s to Don Merrill. I. Richard Schwarzwalder. do hereby bequeath my master mind, my cheerful grin, and my love for that certain girl in the Freshman class, to my brother, in hopes that he’ll take good care of them. I, Ruth Smith, bequeath my last-minute rush to school, my love for bookkeeping and my abil- ity to look at someone without letting them know what I’m thinking, to Anna Aupperle. I, Richard Steidinger. leave my excessive lovx? for airplanes, all sizes, shapes and colors, to that speed demon of the Junior class, Don Broquard. I. George Strode, bequeath my Tarzan eyes and my bristly beard, also my five o’clock shad- ow. to that he-man, Charles Schahrer. I, John Thompson, leave my impish grin, my apparent shyness, and my Sophomore admirers, to Stan Vail. I, Mary Rose Travis, leave my boisterous atti- tude and my reckless driving to that fiery Mar- garet Miskell. I. Lois Wallenstein, bequeath my basketball ability and my high and mighty laugh, to Mary Ann Rathun. I, Eleanor Walter, leave my nickname “Stin- ky,” and my ladylike manners to that refined Jane Burt. I, Stanley Weeks--------am undecided whether to leave or not as I am fondly attached to those dear cherubs, the Juniors. I, Mildred Wenger, leave my extreme bril- liance, my drag with the teachers to Vera Han- kins. (It takes a lot of work, Vera.) I, Lucetta Wessels, leave my excess poundage and my Chmese fingernails to that pin-up girl, Ethel Mae Kaisner. I, Warren Wessels, leave all my corny jokes (which I think are just too cute) and my over- worked brain to Joe Yeagle. ENICC ACIIVITIEI PHYLLIS BEAN G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. F. H. A. 1. 2 3. Girls Cho- rus 1. 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4. Operetta 1. 2, 3. 4. Mixed Ensemble 4. Girls’ Trio 4. Hi-Life 3. Crier Staff 4. Homecoming Court 4. BOB BECKLEY Baseball 1. 2. 4. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Foot- ball 2, 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 1. 2. Boys’ Chorus 1. 2. Mixed Ensemble 1, 2. Student Council 1. F Club 1. 2. 3. 4. CARROLL BESGROVE Band 1. 2. 3. 4. F. F. A. 2. 3. Latin Club 3. 4. WILBUR BOOKER Football 1. 2. 3. 4. F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Class OITicer 4. Crier Staff 4. I ” Club 2. 3. 4. EARL BROQUARD Boys’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 3. 4. Operetta 1. 2. 3. 4. F. F. A. 2. 3. 4. Hi-Life 3. Class Officer 3. 4. Crier Staff 4. GLADYS BUSHMAN Majorette 1. 2. 3. 4. Latin Club 2. G. A. A. 1. 2, 3. 4. F. H. A. 2. Spanish Club Officer 4. Drum Major 4. Crier Staff 4. BERT COOPER Boys’ Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4. Operetta 1. 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 3. 4. Spanish Club 4. Crier Staff 4. CHARLES GREEN Latin Club 1. 2. 3. 4. “F’’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Baseball Manager 1. Boys’ Chorus 1. Operetta 1. Spanish Club 4. Crier Staff 4. MATTIE GROVE G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Crier Staff 4. WALTER HARRIS Baseball I. 4. Football 3. 4. F Club 4. Span- ish Club 4. WILLIS HARRIS Boys’ Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4. Football 2. 3. 4. Bas- ketball 2. 3. 4. Operetta 1. 2. 3. Spanish Club 2. 3. Mixed Chorus 3. “F’ Club 4. MARDELL NANCE Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Operetta 1. 2. 3. 4. Crier Staff 1. 2. 3. 4. F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4, Cheerleader 1. 2. 3. 4. Student Council 3. 4. Hi-Life 3. 4. Class Offi- cer 2, 3. Homecoming Court 4. JACQUELINE SCHADE Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Operetta 1. 2. 3. 4. Band 1. 2. 3. 4. G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Latin Club 1. 2. Mixed Chorus 3. 4. Crier Staff 4. DEAN SCHROCK Transferred from Pements. Indiana. Band 4. Boys’ Chorus 4. Mixed Chorus 4. Operetta 4 Crier Staff 4. RICHARD SCHWARZWALDER Transferred from Saunemin. “F” Club 3. 4. Crier Staff 4. Baseball 4. Boys’ Chorus 4. Oper- etta 4. Student Council 4. Football 3. 4. RUTH SMITH F. H. A. 1. 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Glee Club 1. 2. Spanish Club 4. Operetta 1. Crier Staff 4. RICHARD STEIDINGER Latin Club 1. 2, 3. 4. Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3 4 Operetta 1. 2. 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 3. 4. Crier Staff 4. GEORGE STRODE Boys’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Football 1. 2. 3. 4. Operetta I. 2. 3. 4. F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. F Club 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 3. 4. Baseball 1. 2, Crier Staff 4. JOHN THOMPSON F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1. 4. Football 4. ’F” Club 4. MARY ROSE TRAVIS F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. G. A. A. 4. Spanish Club 4. Crier Staff 4. Operetta 1. Girls’ Chorus 1. LOIS WALLENSTEIN G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. F. H. A. 1. 2. 4. Latin Club 2. Crier Staff 4. Girls’ Chorus 1. 4. Mixed Chorus 4. FRANCES HILDRETH F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Crier Staff 3. 4. Student Council 2. Homecom- ing Court 4. BRUCE LEE Transfer from Chenoa, Crier Staff 4. WILLADENE McKINLEY F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Stu- dent Council 4. Homecoming Queen 4. Crier Staff 4. KENNETH METZ F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Football 4. F’ Club 4. Crier Staff 4. Hi-Life 4. OLLIE MYERS Transfer from St. Joseph. F. F. A. 2. 3. 4. Basketball 4, F” Club 4. Crier Staff 4. ANNABELLE NASH G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Latin Club 2. F. H. A. 2. 3. Crier Staff 4. ELEANOR WALTER F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. G. A. A. 2. Club 4. Crier Staff 4. 3. 4. Spanish STANLEY WEEKS Boys’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Boys’ Quartet 3. 4. Mixed Ensemble 1. 2. 3. 4. Student Council 2. 3. 4. F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. Class Officer Latin Club 3. 4. Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4. MiLUKltu WhJIMGER F A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. G. A. A. 2. 3. 4. Latin Club 2. 3. 4. Hi-Life 4. Crier Staff 4. Home- coming Court 4. LUCETTA WESSELS F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Span- ish Club 4. Crier Staff 4. WARREN WESSELS Boys’ Chorus 1. 2. Operetta 1. 2. F F. A. 23 «iv f PccPHEcy In the spring of 1958 we find Carroll Besgrove, the most prominent divorce lawyer in Reno, and his faithful, lovable, little wife, Mildred, who in 1947 was still Mildred Wenger. They have just finished dinner in their little white cottage with green shut- ters, which nestles in the hills on the outskirts of Reno. Because their favorite night-spot, the Pigeon’s Club,” is closed, they have decided to spend a quiet evening at home. The Pigeon’s Club,'’ owned and operated by Earl Broquard, is closed until further notice. Earl’s exclusive singer, Lucetta Wessels, has run away with that ragtime romeo,” Kenny Metz. Kenny and Lois Wallenstein, his partner, have become the world’s favorite dance team. Mr. and Mrs. Besgrove are seated near the fireplace and as they are comfortably resting the telephone rings. Fran” Hildreth appears from the kitchen and answers the phone. Yes, this is Frances Hildreth. My number? Let’s see, it’s Westervelt 2974S80C0-Bob? Which one? I’m just fine. Where are you? Chicago? Oh, no! Oh, you poor boy! She is? Why, she ought to know better than that! Well, I think they’re going to raise my salary here to seven dollars a week. I’ve been as nice as I could. I’ve just finished the dinner dishes. Anyhow, even if I just save at least half of that we’ll have enough money in no time at all. O. K. I’ll be seeing you soon, I hope. Good luck. Goodbye.” (Hangs up.) Oh, Mrs. Besgrove, that was Mr. Beckley. He is still trying to get out of the clutches of Mardell Nance. As soon as he does he’s going to come and get me, and if I have enough money we’ll get married.” (Goes into .ue kitchen again.) Mrs. Besgrove: I hope Mardell never does give up, so Bob can’t come and take Fran” away from us. Mr. Besgrove: Yeah, we would be lost without her now. (Picking up a book lying near him.) What’s this book here, anyhow? Mrs. B.: I think that is Fran’s diary. Put it down, dear. We can’t read it. Mr. B.: Why can’t we read it? Fran wouldn’t care— Mrs. B.: Well—If we are going to read it, let me read it out loud to you, because you can’t see with those new glasses yet. Oh, here on the page dated June 7, 1957. It says that in a letter she received from Bruce Lee, he said that his seventh and youngest child--so far—Egbert, was crying because he didn’t get enough to eat. The reason was that Billie McKinley Nussbaum was driving their Melody Milk Wagon tor awhile. Billie was not yet acquainted with the route. Doesn’t that sound like Billie? Here is something about Wilbur Booker on June 11. It says that he is down at Champaign, Illinois, and has accepted his fourth term of four years as head man- ager for the basketball team for the University there. Mr. B.: Good for old “Breezy!” Mrs. B.: Here is a newspaper clipping pasted on this page, Jun' 15, about Georgie Strode. It says that he’s on trial because he was trying to sell shares for the Golden Gate Bridge. Now that’s silly for him to try to sell shares for that, isn’t it? Whv, e en I know that nobody in the United States'could afford to invest their money in that because it would be so terribly expensive. Mr. B.: Oh, sure! Sure! Mrs. B.: My goodness! What’s this? July 1. John Thompson. Who’s he? I don’t remember him. Do you? Mr. B.: Why sure, he’s the kid that always tried to have his hair curled nice like mine. You know, I think he used a curling iron to curl it. Of course, I never said anything, ’cause I didn’t want to start any gossip. What does it say about him? Mrs. B.: It says that he’s having quite a time now with raising his breed of fleas. They are called the “red-neckcd, yellow-backed, blue-belly fleas.” The reason he’s having trouble is because his former partner, Ollie Myers, has gone into busi less with Mary Rose Travis, whose breed of fleas is considered more advanced in civilization. Ollie thinks it is mere interesting to werk with a creature of the opposite sex. Mr. B.: Sounds like Ollie! Mrs. B.: Oh, for heaven’s sakes! Here it says that Mattie Grove is still employed at Wade’s Drug Store. T’ll bet Mr. Wade is still gettin’ a lot of business now with Mattie down there. I do believe that girl has a magic touch. Ah! I can still taste those delicious chocolate sodas she made; in fact, everything she made was the best. CLAW PCCPLLCr Mrs. B.: Oh. but Carroll, the diary says she’s not working at the fountain. You see, when Mr Wade retired, he turned the store over to Phyllis Bean and Mattie. Phyllis takes care of the money end of the business and Mattie is the official bouncer. They have to have one for those mean high school kids. Mr. B.: Oh, I see. Mrs. B.: Here on June 30, it is written that Jacqueline Schade still is recuperating from a shock she received about three years ago. Guess she spends her time cutting out paper dolls now. The poor thing! Mr. B : Well, for gosh sakes, tell me what happened to her. Mrs. B.: Why Bert Cooper asked to marry her! Maybe she read Ruth Smith’s “How to Catch a Man in Ten Easy Lessons or Five Hard Lessons’’ too many times. Mr. B.: Either that book or Bert must be mighty powerful. Mrs. B : That Dean Schrock! I always did think he would amount to something. I’ll read this to you just as it’s written here: “Dean Schrock, a well-known scientist, has revealed that he has discovered a formula for atomic bombs greater than any other scientist’s. But he adds that he will not under any circumstances give out the for- mula because he feels it would cause hard feelings among his fellow-scientists, and he definitely does not want this.’’ Mr. B.: A good excuse at any rate. Oh. it’s eight o’clock. We had better hurry end finish reading this. Gee, I’d hate to miss Gabriel Furnace. Did you know that he used to go to school with us? We knew him as Willy Harris, but he had to change his name when he took Gabriel Heatter’s place. Mrs. B.: This page says that Stanley Weeks had to retire from the Metropolitan Opera. He is suffering from eyzatobia. He hit a high “E“ and broke his glasses and can’t see until they are fixed again. Stan sure has his troubles, doesn’t he. Let’s see, here it says in the diary that Dick Green fell through some scaffolding and broke his neck. Poor boy! Mr. B.: Well, what was he doing on some scaffolding, anyhow? Mrs. B.: He was being hanged. Then on this next page, July 15, it says that Gladys Bushman is running an elevator in the Empire State Building. Mr. B.: Yeah, Gladys always did like fast moving work. Mrs. B.: My! My! Dick Steidinger surely has ar, easy job now. You know he used to work for an electrical company. One day he received a very bad shock. Now he is testing light bulbs in Walter Harris’ famous store, “Wee Walter’s Widdle Wompers and Wight-bulbs.’’ All Dick has to do is hold a light bulb in his hand to see if it is a good one. Mr. B.: It says here that Dick Schwarzwalder and his wife, Eleanor Walter, had to leave the country because they were passing counterfeit money. Mrs. B. I can believe it of Dick, but never of Eleanor. She was always so quiet and refined. She surprises me almost as much as Annabel Nash. Mr. B.: Annabel Nash? Does it say anything about her? Mrs. B.: Why, she is an inmate of the Women’s Penitentiary at Dwight. Guess that covers everyone in the class of ’46. Mr. B.: Yes, I guess it does. Mrs. B.: Oh, no, we didn’t: here on the last page is something about Warren Wessels. Mr. B.: Let’s not even mention him though. He’s probably turned out worse than any of the others in our class. Mrs. B.: Oh, but he’s reformed. He left that rackefeer gang after a couple of years and joined the Boy Scouts. It says here that he’s still working for his Eagle Badge. Mr. B.: Well, I didn’t think Warny was the kind of a guy that would become involved in racketeering. Mrs. B.: That takes care of all our class now. It does seem good though to find out what they’re all doing, doesn’t it? My goodness. We’ve spent three whole hours talking about them. Close the diary. I hear Fran coming. We wouldn’t want por to know we were reading her diary. Mr. B.: Yes, we have, but it was worth it. Well, let’s turn in now. What do you say ? Mrs. B.: O. K. Good night. 25 FAIRBURY TOWNSHIP HIGH F is for the faculty, who teach us in school A is for ability so you won’t be a fool I is for intelligence that few students have R is for the rhythm our music class has B is for biology, we learn about bugs and plants U is for underclassmen, who learn how to dance R is for running when time for the bell is near Y is for the yells which at games you hear. T is for Tartars, who will win us fame 0 is for obtineo, which in Latin means obtain W is for work that we do in class N is for nitrogen which Miss Jordan says is a gas S is for scholarship won by the bright H is for homework that I do every night 1 is for incomplete which you will find on a report card P is for promotion which some of us find hard H is for history which to most students isn’t new I is for Idylls that we read in English Two G is for geometry which for me is very tough H is for headaches of which I’ve had enough. —Shirley Moser. A STAR I have a little friend each nite Away up in the sky. I’ve often wondered if it might Be frightened up so high. The only things it does each day, Is sleep on cloudy beds, Because each night it has to stay And watch o’er people’s head. —Thelma Moser. junior Officers JIM HURT—President STANLEY VAIL—Vice-President DON MERRILL—Secretary REVA CARDER—Treasurer T 27 junior Class Donald Henning Jonathan Hetherington Robert Huber Anna Aupperi.e Willis Aupperi.e Guy Bandy Wayne Booker Donald Broquard Louise Bunting Jane Burt Margie Craig Connie DeMoss Dolores Doran Arnold Eilers John Friedman Dan Fugate Alfred Haase Vera Hankins 28 junior Class Harold Metz John Nance Virginia Palmer Delores Paternoster F LO R E NCE Sc IIM11) EGA LI John S' mg:i r Marilyn Steidinger Kennetii Winter lan d Miss Whitford, Adviser History of Diary of 47 It was on August 30, 1943, that our class entered F. T. H. S. to experience new adventures in our high school education. It took us some rime to explore our new surroundings and become acquainted with our new schoolmates and faculty. During our first three years our class has taken part in football, bas- ketball, baseball, student council, choruses, various language clubs, dra- matics, Ik A, MIA, F Club, GAA, Hi-Life and Crier staff. From our class are two majorettes, Delores Doran and Reva Carder, and our cheer- leader, Marilyn Steidinger. • In the past three years we have lost Boh Lawrence, Harlan King, Jim King, Ervin Maurer, Gene Knopp, Bill Price. William Thomas. Herbert Miller, Barbara Steidinger, lean Milne, Delores Bradley, Cynthia Bitt- ner, Betty Hurt, and Mary Ruth Ferguson. Our past three years were very successful, but we are looking for- ward to our final year of high school as being the most outstanding of all. OUR BIOLOGY MASCOT He was a little turtle Just so big. One might even tind him On a twig. We boys and girls Watched him play. As he grew From day to day. He was so round With a perfect shape. His little green shell Served as his cape. One morning he looked quite ill: We wondered why he was so still. Finding he did not play. We found he had passed away. We remember our little turtle With a tear in each eye; Because we know he is happy In a pond up in the sky. Vera Hankins. SPRING There’s spring in the earth. There’s spring in the air. Spring in my heart. And the spring wind in my hair. There’s green in the grass. Blue in the skies, Wings on my feet, Sun in my eyes. There’s crocus in bloom. Bees stir in the hive, What a wonderful thrill Just being alive. Thelma Moser. o ophomore Officers Sophomore Class Lois Bess Bruce Carritiiers Lyman Feldman Nelle Flanagan Robert Friedman James Harris Harold IIisii Ethel Mae Kaisner Bennie Kiger Nila Knott Bennie Lorch Margaret Marshall Mary Ellen Mehrings Margaret Miskell Dean Moser ophomore Class Shirley Moser Thelma Moser Richard Mowry Francis Ricketts James Schove Betty Sears Shirley Waters I yle Wessels Joe Yeagle Florence Zimmerman Alvin Shulman Ferne Somerville Harvey Traub 34 Freshman Officers 35 Freshman Class Elmer Aupperle Evelyn Bess Dolores Brackman Carl Bradley Charles Brewer Charles Broch Kenneth Broquard Cleo Bunting Verne Dawson Diane DeMoss Donald Dunlap Joan Edwards Renon Elliott Charles Farley Nila Ferguson Sylvester Fosdick Henry Friedman Dean Gerdes Marie Giancarli Rosemary Gouge Mary Haas Florence Haase Jean Hair Clinton Harris Jerry Headley Dolores 1 Iofman Helen Honegger Donald Johansen Joan Kelson Ric hard Leathers June Leetch June Mallory 36 Freshman Class Ruth Miller Lucile Monroe Shirley Nance Lauretta Nash Robert Perkins Dorothy Rice Jackie Runyon Alice Schmidtgall Carol Schrock Harold Schroeder Willis SCHNVARZWALDER Carolyn Shult Billy Snider Frankie J. Somerville James Steidinger Richard Steidinger Albert Tavener Margaret Thomas Phyllis Thompson J Jackie Tinges Chester Travis Shirley Wagenseller Elizabeth Weeks Dallas Wessels Fred Wing Shirley Winterland _ Ronald Woodall Donald Verni a rlene Zehr Raphael Zimmer Robert Zimvierman 37 Our Hearts Were Young and Gay HCA4ECCMING CCUET Our Favorite for 1945 Homecoming, Billy McKinley, was crowned Queen of the homecoining festivities. Bob Beckley, our football captain, had the honor of crown- ing her with a wreath of flowers. During the silence of the intermission of the Home- coming Ball, the coronation took place. Preceding the Queen the attendants and their escorts took their places around the throne. Following the attendants, came little Marsha Purdum and Lee Fullmer, carrying the flowers and the royal crown. Attendant, Phyllis Bean unable to attend coronation be- cause of illness The Queen anti the Coronation Court 40 HCMECCA4ING ENGAGE G. A. A. FLOAT We take Farmer for Better. We take Farmer City for Better or for Worse. And How! QUEEN’S FLOAT DRUM MAJOR, GI ADYS BUSHMAN REVA CARDER MARY EI I E MEH RINGS DELORES DORAN NILA KNOTT M VJCRETTE 42 eicLr cnewjf TRIO Lois Bess Lucille Monroe Phyllis Bean AIMS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Music occupies an important place in the life of Fairbury Township High School. Approximately sixty stu- dents are members of the choruses, and forty participate in instrumental music. The music program is designed to develop the talents of those especially gifted, to furnish opportunity for self-expression to the many who avail themselves of it, and to enrich school and community life. In its second year under the direction of Mr. Cummins, the music department has made forward strides. On the material side, the music library has been completely catalogued, new equipment has been added, and several school-owned instruments have been reconditioned. In the field of community service, music organiza- tions made over twenty-live public appearances during the school year, a contribution.' that is always a pleasure. With the efficient help of band librarian Bruce Carrithers and chorus librarian Connie DeMoss, the routine ol rehearsals and preparation for special events has proc essed smoothly. Guided by the philosophy of music for enjoyment and appreciation rather than for competition, we did not enter music contests. Instead a trip to Chicago to hear the operetta “Blossom Time” was planned and carried out; and choruses and band took part in the fourth annual Tri-School Music Festival, an event which is estab- lishing a reputation for musical excellence. 44 BOyi CliCCUJ' MEMORABI E MOMENTS September—Reorganization. October—Homecoming Parade!' . . . “Oh, Teacher!” . . . WJBC Broadcast. November—‘Choruses in Wom- an’s Club program . . . “Oh, Teacher!” again . . . and again! December — Christmas cantata, “Petit Noel.” January—Basketball . . . ma- jorettes strut . . . Boys Quar- tet has busy month. February — 65 Fairburians see “Dlossom Time.” March—Operetta “Hollywood Bound.” April—Tri-School Music Festival. May—Commencement. Quartet — Donald Shult, Bruce Carrithers, Stanley Weeks, Jim Hurt. 45 LATIN CLUB PRESIDENT ....... RICHARD SCHWARZW ALDER VICE-PRESIDENT ........... BARBARA WEEKS SECRETARY ................. CAROLYN SHULT TREASURER ........... RICHARD STEIDINGER REPORTER ............ MARGARET MARSHALL Latin Club has had a very interesting year in 1945-4S. We have held regular monthly meetings and have enjoyed some lively parties. Outstanding among these was the Halloween party in the gym- nasium at which time the new members were initiated into our society by fair means or foul. Ghosts, cats, and other creatures appeared to make an eventful evening. The refreshments were a big item in the success of this social affair. At another time the United Language Clubs had a skating party at the skating rink. The floor was crowded with merry skaters. Our meetings consist of programs about the cultural background of Italy, the dress, customs and people of ancient Rome. Sometimes there are games. This year some speakers have given us dis- cussions about the countries in which they served during the war. Bob Wharton told us many inter- esting things about his experiences. William Alexander described Panama, Australia, and gave an account of the ceremony of Father Neptune in crossing the Equator. In March the club enjoyed a film on the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. In April the club furnished an assembly program. Latin club did its share for the Homecoming parade, in which our home-made grinding machine made sausage of the Farmer City Tigers. A good old Roman in costume was at the handle as hostes molendos. i Our society belongs to the State Junior Classical Association. Now that the war in over, we hope that this organization may function again and hold its State Convention next year. 46 • 00 PANI H CLUB PRESIDENT ................ DELORES DORAN VICE-PRESIDENT .... FLORENCE SCHMIDTGALL SECRETARY ................. MARGIE CRAIG TREASURER ............... GLADYS BUSHMAN The meetings of the Spanish Club occur every fourth Wednesday, the sixth period. These meet- ings are very interesting from the standpoint that we learn much about the Spanish-speaking coun- tries. At times outside speakers give us information about foreign countries, their people and cus- toms. Among these speakers this year were Bob Wharton and Bill Alexander, who helped us to visualize in our minds more clearly Italy, Australia, Ranaura and other countries. One interesting piogiam was a film in which a native Spanish professor conducted the club through a lesson in Span- ish. We also have enjoyed some films of the Southwest in the assembly. The department now owns some records of lively Spanish music. This department has had some parties and projects also. The initiation of new members took place at a party at the home of Margie Craig where everybody had a good time, both old and new members. One very pleasant occasion was the skating party of the Language Clubs at the Fairbury Skating Rink. The hall was alive with the noise of music, skates and the voices of happy students. Our club furnished a float for Homecoming Cay. In the background, gay senoritas in colorful formats made a contrast to the bull fight in progress. The Fairbury matador was victorious over the Farmer City bull. We hope the club continues to thrive. Viva El Circulo Espanol! 47 f. Ii. A. PRESIDENT .................. JO ANNE MOSER VICE-PRESIDENT ......... MILDRED WENGER SECRTARY ............... LUCETTA WESSELS TREASURER .............. MARY ROSE TRAVIS SPONSOR ................... MISS WHITFORE The Fairbury Chapter is a charter member of the Future Homemakers of America, which was nationally organized in June, 1945. The motto is “Toward New Horizons”; the colors are red and white; the flower is the red rose. Jo Anne Moser and Mildred Wenger attended the state camp at East Bay, Bloomington, in Au- gust. They brought home many new ideas which have been carried out in the chapter this year. The girls thought it a privilege meeting and work ng with girls from all over the state. This year eighteen new members were initiat d by formal candlelight service, bringing the to- tal to forty-eight members. A business and social meeting are held each month. Members have especially enjoyed films that have been shown on the new moving-picture ma hine. 48 r. r. a. PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER ... REPORTER .... WATCH DOG ... ADVISER ..... EARL BROQUARD .. OLLIE MYERS HAROLD METZ RICHARD KILGUS KENNETH METZ JOHN THOMPSON MR. MAURER The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of, by, and for farm boys studyin? vo- cational agriculture in high school. Its major purposes are to develop agricultural leadership, coop- eration, citizenship, improved agriculture, and patriotism. The many major activities sponsored by the Fr.irbury Chapter during the past year were as fol- lows: (1) Rated as one of the most outstanding chapters in the state of Illinois at the annual State F. F. A. Convention. (2) Sponsors of Section X, F. F. A. Vocational Agriculture Livestock Fair with schools from Ford, Livingston, and Iroquois Counties competing. (3) Operating our F. F. A. stand at the Fairbury Fair. (4) Attending the Chicago Market Fat Stock Show both in September and De- cember. (5) Chapter activities contest awarding the most outstanding member a trophy. (6) A com- munity service project performing activities such as small building construction, complete soil analy- sis, milk testing, sheep shearing, and other activi!ies. (7) Father and Son Banquet. (8) F. F. A. Pub- lic Speaking Contest. (9) F. F. A. State Convention. During the past year two members, Ollie Myers and Warren Wessels. of the Fairbury Chap- ter were awarded the state honor of being elected to the state office as leader of the F. F. A. activi- ties in Section X. 49 G. A. A. PRESIDENT ............... MATTIE LEE GROVE VICE-PRESIDENT ....... WILLADENE McKINLEY SECRETARY-TREASURER ......... CONNIE DeMOSS The Girls’ Athletic Association held its first meeting in September shortly after the opening of school. The annual elections were held and the appointed committees immediately began to work on activities for the year. To make the organization more complete freshman members were initiated at a party at Fun Haven. It was a very enjoyable affair for every one except the Freshies. Another major highlight of the year was the Homecoming Parade. As usual the G. A. A., unde ' the direction of Miss Staker, sponsored a clever float in the parade. To conclude activities for the year a spring party was given the last week in April. This under- taking proved to be successful. 50 f CLUB PRESIDENT ................ ROBERT BECKLEY VICE-PRESIDENT ................... GEORGE STRODE SECRETARY-TREASURER ........ STANLEY VAIL SPONSOR ............................ LUKE GLEASON The F Club consists of boys who have won major letters in football, basketball, or baseball. As an activity they vote on letter winners of these sports. They also sponsored the Homecoming Dance. They obtained Toby Davidson’s orchestra for this occasion. The F Club also donated a screen for the school’s new movie camera. Willis Harris was voted as the most valuable player in football, and he was awarded the F Club trophy. Robert Beckley was voted that honor in basketball. The F Club recognizes the cheerleaders, Mardell Nance, Marilyn Steidinger, Shirley Moser, and Lavonne Woodward as honorary members. Alfred Haase was elected president for the coming year. 51 MI-LIFE J HI-LIFE STAFF EDITOR ........................ JANE BURT CLASS REPORTERS ............ MARDELL NANCE BILL LEONARD, DEAN MOSER, DIANE DeMOSS CLUB REPORTERS ....... KENNETH METZ. MIL- DRED WENGER, MARGARET MARSHALL, DON MERRILL, MARILYN STEIDINGER, JIM HURT STUDENT COUNCIL REPORTER ...... LOIS BESS MUSIC DEPT. REPORTER .......... LOIS BESS ADVISER .................... MISS DUGGER HI-LIFE “Hi-Life” is the school news column published weekly in the two local newspapers. Each week, the twelve members of the staff, under the direction of Editor Jane Burt, collect news from the beat which was assigned in September and turn it in to the typists. Each Wednesday usually a matter of seconds before the deadline—the news is delive ed to the Blade and Local Record for publication on the following Friday. 52 Student Council PRESIDENT ............... STANLEY WEEKS VICE-PRESIDENT ............ STANLEY VAIL SECRETARY WILLADENE McKINLEY TREASURER RICHARD SCHWARZWALDER “• • • It is impossible to educate for citizenship in a democracy, in a school that is autocratically administered . . Fairbury Township High School subscribes wholeheartedly to this idea, and to implement the idea, makes provision for student participation in the government of the school by Student Council; responsibility by the Council results in better student-faculty relations, in increas- ing the importance of each individual student in the operation of his school, and in the growth of students toward an appreciation of the ideals of democracy. An important part of Student Council work is accomplished by the standing committees. The following Council members served as committee hairmen: Reva Carder, social; Stanley Vail, citizen- ship; Lois Bess, assembly; Mardell Nance, pep; Richard Schwarzwalder, finance At the close of each school year, one member from each of the three lower classes is elected by the Council to represent his class during the following year. Other class representatives are chosen “Hi-Life” is the school rews column publisherby the classes in the fall. Carry-over members for the school year 1943-47 are Gene Spence, Lois Bess, and Reva Carder. A few of the projects carried out by the Student Council this year include: All-School Christmas party ... a series of assembly programs by students and outside talent . . . annual pre-Easter serv- ice . . . Guest day for eighth-graders . . . a tendarce at the state convention of the Illinois Associa- tion of Student Councils . . . supervising election of cheerleaders . . . pep rallies . . . all-school dances . . . arrangements for Homecoming . . . open discussions on school problems. S3 CRIER MARDELL NANCE .... CHIEF EDITOR JANE BURT .... ASST. EDITOR TYPISTS Mildred Wenger, Chairman Mary Rose Travis Lois Wallenstein Phyllis Bean ADVERTISING AND CIRCULATION Earl Broquard, Chairman Warren Wessels Ollie Myers Bert Cooper REPORTORIAL STAFF Features: Calendar — Mattie Grove, Charles Green, Richard Steidinger, Frances Hildreth. Humor — Walter Harris, Chairman; Kenneth Metz, Willadene McKinley. Snapshots — Stanley Weeks. Chair- man; Richard Schwarzwalder, Dean Schrock, Gladys Bushman, Annabel Nash, Jacqueline Schade. Artist—Jonathan Hetherington. 54 iTAfr CLASS EDITORS Freshman ........... Earbara Somers Sophomore ....... Margaret Marshall Junior ................. Bob Huber Senior .......... Jacqueline Schade ACTIVITIES Athletics ........... George Strode Richard Schwarzwalder Music .............. Stanley Weeks Dramatics .......... Eleanor Walter Student Council ......... Lois Bess CLUBS Latin ................. Jim Hurt Spanish ............. Duane Kafer F. H. A...................... Ruth Smith F. F. A........... John Thompson G. A. A.............. Reva Carder F Club ............. Wilbur Booker PROPHECY Marilyn Steidinger, Richard Kilgus, Vera Hankins. WILL Phyllis Bean, Bob Beckley, Bruce Lee, Lucetta Wessels. 55 TPI-CLAJ PLAY “JUNIOR MISS” “Junior Miss,” a three-act comedy, was presented at the Central Theatre by a cast chosen from the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes under the direction of Miss Kemple on the evening of December 6. The comedy took place in the living room of the Graves home. Judy Graves, the outstanding character, and youngest daughter of the Graves family, tried to be of some help to her family, but didn’t have much success. Those who took part were the following: Harry Graves ...... Joe ............... Grace Graves ...... Hilda ............. Lois Graves ....... Judy Graves ....... Fluffy Adams ...... J. B. Curtiss ..... Ellen Curtis ...... Willis Reynolds ... Barlow Adams ...... Western Union Boy Merrill Feurbach ... Sterling Brown .... Albert Kunody ..... Tommy Arbuckle .... Haskell Cummings Charles ............ Henry ............. Bob ............... Cast .......................... Jim Hurt .................... Donald Henning ........................ Jean Milne ..................... Delores Doran ................. Marilyn Steidinger ................. Barbara Steidinger .................... Dianne DeMoss ......................... Guy Bandy .......................... Jane Burt ...................... Don Merrill ................ Ronald Woodall ............. Jonathan Hetherington ..................... Bryce Rathbun .................. Donald Broquard ...................... Stanley Vail ...................... Bill Leonard ...................... Dean Moser ...................... John Slaight ...................... Harold Metz .................. Bruce Carrithers Production Staff Stage Managers .................... Bob Huber, Donald Henning Properties .......... Connie DeMoss, Reva Carder, Margie Craig Prompter ......................................... Vera Hankins 56 ftNicc puy “FEATHERS IN A GAI E” May 3, 1946, Central Theatre The Senior Class presented “Feathers In a Gale,” a three-act comedy, at the Central Theatre on May 3. The scene of the action was a New England fishing village, in the latter part of the 18th century. The plot was built around the attempts of three widows to get hus- bands, in order to keep themselves from being auctioned off at the widows’ vendue. The cast consisted of the following: Cast Matilda ....................................... Phoebe ........................ Zeb ................................. 1 ucy Abner.................................... Annabelle ..................................... Captain Ebenezer............................... Reverend David Thatcher........................ Captin Seth Barnabas........................... Josiah Abner................................ Mrs. Spoor ................................. Abigail .................................... Townspeople.......................... ---Eleanor Walter, Lois Wallenstein, Wilbur . . . Mardcll Nance . Frances Hildreth . . . George Strode . .. . Mattie Grove . . Billie McKinley . . D'ck Steidinger . . . Earl Broquard . . . Stanley Weeks . Carroll Besgrove . . Annabelle Nash . Mildred Wenger Booker, Bruce Lee Stage Managers Properties .... Costumes........ Production Staff ...... Dean Schrock, Wilbur Booker. Bruce Lee Mildred Wenger, Eleanor Walter, Phyllis Bean ...........Jacqueline Schade, Annabelle Nash 57 ©peretta “HOLLYWOOD BOUND” Central Theatre Thursday, March 21, 1946 Characters Mr. Norton, President of Quadrangle Pictures .......................... Guy Bandy Windy Bryan, popular songwriter ....................................... jjm Hurt Countess de Norka, an actress ................................. Marilyn Steidinger Agatha Wigglesworth, a costume designer ........................... Mardell Nance Wun Hop, a Chinese detective ....................................... Donald Shult Hi De Ho. his asssitant .............................................. Gene Spence Alys Adore, a movie star ............................................ Margie Craig Marcia Norton, Mr. Norton’s daughter .............................. Phyllis Bean Tim Malloy, a jockey ......................................Z'.Z’ Charles Schahrer Wilhe, a cameraman ................................................. George Strode Bob Kent, a young inventor ........................................ Stanley Weeks Clyde Chalmers, an English actor ................................. Bruce Carrithers Annette, a woman of mystery .......................................... Lois Bess Eric von Whoopanholler, a director ................................ Earj Broquard Mr. Feithlebaum, owner of a chain of theatres ........................ Bert Cooper Mr. Warren, his competitor ........................................... Dean Schrock Quadrangle News Flashes Cast Dick Steidinger, Dick Kilgus, John Hetherington Specialty Chorus .................. Evelyn Bess, Diane DeMoss, Nelle Flanagan.... Vera Hankins, Shirley Moser, Carolyn Shult, Barbara Weeks, Bonnie Woodward Chorus of Extras” ............................ Members of Boys’ and Girls’ Choruses Production Staff Stage Manager ............... Dick Steidinger Business Manager ............ Earl Broquard Spotlight ................... Donald Henning Accompanist ................. Barbara Somers Reserved Seats .............. Miss Steidinger Head Usher .................. Kenneth Metz Orchestra Personnel lano Barbara Somers Vio,ins Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Bert Trumpets Keith Stiver, Dean Moser Clarinet Margaret Marshall Saxophone ........................ Bill Le0nard Trombone .......................... Bon Broquard Bass ............................ Alvin Shulman Percussion ........................ Jim Wharton 58 Games We Played 1946 Tartars Stars G. Strode .. “Georgie’ ’ Guard W. Booker . Breezie Tackle R. Rickets “Bub” ... Halfback B. Beckley “Cutie” . Quarterback J. Friedman .‘.Cupid” Tackle H. Hish “Curly” . Center W. L. Harris . Moose” .... Halfback W. W. Harris Walt” .. End J. Thompson “Johnny” Center K. Metz “Kenny” .. Fullback W. Wessels “Long John” End A. Haase Mule” . Guard M. Metz “Slug” ... Guard R. Schwarzwalder “Swartz” End Fairbury iartars The Fairbury footfall team of “45” missed the services of its potent stars from last year's team. Nevertheless, it was a scrappy band of Tartars that faced each foe as they came and never gave up until the end. The efforts of the team, however, were not in vain for at the end of the season the totals showed they had won more games than they had 'ost, as well as placed fourth in the Corn Belt Conference. The first three places were held by exceptionally strong teams from Pontiac, Normal University High and Normal Community High respectively. These three were the only teams which defeated Fairbury. W arren Wessels (end.) Warny’s specialty was snagging those high passes. John Friedman (tackle.) Tackling was Johnny’s outstanding ability. George Strode (guard.) “Georgie was small but he stopped the biggest and best opponents. John I homoson (center.) John developed into an excellent center and did a good job as line-backer. Alfred Haase (guard.) A veteran lineman with plenty of “guts.” The opponents always knew when “Allie” was in the game. Wilbur Booker (tackle.) Wilbur’s power, size and experience bol- stered the line tremendously. Richard Sch warzwaldcr (end.) Defense was where “Swartzy” shone. He was an excellent end. Bob Beckley (Quarterback.) Sportsmen sav “A good team needs a good quarterback.” “Beck was just the man for the job. Francis Ricketts (halfback.) “Bub” had the drive it takes to be a halfback. Willis Harris (halfback.) Willie’s shifty running anil natural “foot- ball sense” made him a goal-line threat against any opponent. Kenneth Metz (fullback.) “Kenny” ’jacked plenty of determination in his one hundred and ninety pound frame. Harold Hish (center.) He always played a good “heads up” ball game, and only a sophomore. Walter Harris (end.) A good pass.catcher and plenty fast. Merle Metz (guard.) “Fat’s” size made up for the lack of weight in the line. Captain...................................... Bob Beckley Most Valuable Player........................ Willis Harris Co-Captains-Elect . . Francis Ricketts and Alfred Haase 62 f€€TBALL First row: Willis Harris. Richard Schwarzwalder, Warren Wessels. Alfred Haase. John Thompson. Wilbur Booker. Kenneth Met . George Strode. Second row: Bennie Lorch, Francis Ricketts, Walter Harris, Coach Oleason, Harold Hish. Bennie Kitcer. Verne Dawson. Third row: John Friedman, Aivin Shulman. Merle Metz. Kenneth Winterland. Willis Schwarz- walder. Willis Aupperle. fourth row: Richard Steidinger. Harold Metz. Duane Kafer, Richard Mowry. Donald Shult. Ray Zimmer. DON MERRILL Manager Wr-. DON DORAN Manager Individual Scoring Td. Ep. S. Tp. Harris 7 3 0 45 Ricketts 3 0 0 18 Beckley 2 0 0 12 Wessels 1 0 0 06 Strode 0 0 1 02 63 Tairbury Tartars With the “first five” of last year’s championship team graduated, Coach Gleason had to build his 45-46 team around two returning letter- men, Hob Beckley and Alfred Haase. The team was young and inexpe- rienced, but improved with each game. Their fighting spirit, sportsman- ship and teamwork were something to be proud of. Each player put everything he had into the game, which produced a determined team, hard to beat. John Thompson (forward.) John took care of most of the defen- sive rebounds and a good share of the offensive rebounds. Warren csscls (forward.) Warren’s height and consistent scor- ing were a great asset to the team. Alfred Haase (center.) Although he didn’t play the entire season, Alfred s team spirit and experienced service meant much to the team. Hob Beckley (guard.) Beck’s generalship, floorwork, accurate long shots and experience were unsurpassed on any hardwood court this winter’ Willis Harris (guard.) Willis developed into a good floor guard and an accurate shot. Ollic Myers (guard.) Ollie played a lot of good ball for the Tar- tars and was always good for a long shot. Captain.....................................Bob Beckley Most Valuable Player...................... Willis Harris Co-Captains-Elect . . . brands Ricketts and Alfred Haase 64 Through the Hoop With the Cagers Name Nickname JOHN THOMPSON JOHNNIE WILLIS SCHWARZWALDER WILLIE BOB BECKLEY CUTIE WILLIS HARRIS MOOSE WARREN WESSELS LONG JOHN DUANE KAFER GOPHER OLLIE MYERS OLLIE HARLEY WAGENSELLER H. D. JOHN NANCE BO ELMER AUPPERLE ELMER Position FORWARD FORWARD GUARD GUARD CENTER GUARD GUARD FORWARD FORWARD CENTER 65 Casket Call First row: Gene Spence, Richard Steidinjrer. Robert Perkins. Second row: Ollie Myers. Willie Harris. Warren Weasels. Robert Berkley. John Thompson. Alfred Haase, timer Aupperle. Third row: Coach Gleason. Willis Schwarzwalder. Harvey Trnub. John Nance. Duane Kafer. Francis Ricketts. Bennie Kifrer. Joe Yeasrlc. Manager Don Vernin Jim Hnrr'“' Alvin Shulman DONALD VERNI A Individual Scoring FOR LkI ITKRMEN F.G. F.T. T.P. BOB BECKLEY 89 99 277 WARREN WESSELS 58 30 14S JOHN THOMPSON 22 28 72 ALFRED HAASE 22 22 66 WILLIS HARRIS 20 08 48 OLLIE MYERS 14 14 42 JOHN NANCE ... 03 04 10 66 CHEERLEADER Basketball Schedule for 1945-1946 OPPONENT PLACE WE THEY Trinity here 30 35 Pontiac there 21. . 68 Forrest there 29 32 St raw n here 45 22 Chenoa 25 34 U. High 29 38 Gridley 27 42 Morris ... there 27 42 Lexington 37 28 Normal 31 38 Chenoa 27 33 Gridley 26 39 Dwight 31 27 Strawn 42 28 Gibson Citv here 32 28 Dwight 36 37 U. High 16 50 Forrest 28 53 Trinity there 25 33 Normal 28 41 Pontiac here 24 57 Gibson City 29 38 Morris 35 32 Regional Tournament U. High 32 53 Fairburv Football Schedule Fairbury 00 U. High 31 99 00 Normal 07 99 14 Trinity 03 M 31 Dwight 00 • 9 25 Farmer City . 00 9� 00 Pontiac 47 99 07 LeRoy ...07 99 06 Morris 00 ” 00 Chenoa 00 67 68 cue DiAcy Tuesday, Sept. 4—Gangway! All upper- classmen stay clear; the Freshmen are here. What’s this younger gen- eration coming to? No fear of the Freshmen this year. Wednesday, Sept. 5—Things are in full swing. Teachers are really on the ball. No night-life this year, kids. Thursday, Sept. 6—Freshmen are dazed. Oh, you poor kids! Those Freshman boys surely know how to pick their leader. Isn’t that right, Barbara? Friday, Sept. 7 — Thank goodness, it’s Friday! One week gone. Just ump- teen more days of school before grad- uation. Monday, Sept. 10—The two Dons come in as managers of the 1945 football team. Hey, where were the girls at the Senior Class Officers Election meeting? Tuesday, Sept. 11—Stanley Weeks new president of Student Council. B. L. can’t stand the eleven miles distance from L. B. Ain’t love grand? Wednesday, Sept. 12 — Oh, the heat and humidity! It’s terrible! Mr. Bas- tion. d'd you build a fire? Mr. Full- mer took pity, dismissed school at noon. Thursday. Sent. 13—Well known foot- ball coach of Wesleyan University vis- its Coach Gleason. Looks over our snuad of thirty-eight. Ugh!!! Friday, ceot. 14 — First edition of H«- Life edited under marvelous direction of Jane Burt. U. High plowed us un- der 40-0. Monday, Sept. 17—Cheerleaders try out. Bruce a total “flop.” Plans for Home- coming made. Date set for October 12. Get busy, boys. Tuesday, Sept. 18 Gladys Bushman serves as Drum Ma;or. Let’s do some high steppin’, girls. Up and at ’em. Wednesday, Sept. 19—Latin Club presi- dent elected. It pays to miss meet- ings, doesn’t it. Richard? Crier wins bv majority of votes, minus one male classmate’s vote. Could this male be in love with “rest?” Thursday, Sent. 20—F. F. A. boys at- tend exhibit at Chicago. What was the nightly entertainment, boys? Live stock or girls? Friday, Sept. 21—First home game with Normal Community. Fairbury was raked over the coals again, 7-0. Cheer- leaders make their first appearance. Monday. Sept. 24—Dr. I. Q. was on the ball this morning. Poor Freshies. Stu- dent Council members elected. Where were the Senior candidates for Stu- Tuesday. Sept. 25—Something new has been added. Fairbury Chapter F. H. A. organized. Watch your step, boys. F. H. A. is creeping up. Wednesday, Sept. 26 — Girls take the lead in election of officers for Spanish Club. Where were you, C. G.? Thursday, Sept. 27 — Oh, Miss Jordan, why do you keep the drawer on the upper left hand side of your desk locked? Do you still hear from Franky? (We don’t mean Sinatra, either.) Friday, Sept. 28 — Big game was can- celled with Trinity. Everybody was all wet. Monday, Oct. 1—Miss Staker, was that your brother you met on Wade’s cor- ner Sunday night? Oh, what brother- ly love, mm—mm! Tuesday, Oct. 2 — Spanish Club slings party at Craig’s. Serves water------ melon. No cash obtainable, evidently. Nothing cheap about them. Wednesday, Oct. 3 — Flash! Bruce C. suffers brain hemorrhage as result ot Spanish Club party. It must have been a wild party. Thursday, Oct. 4—Students charged 10c to hear speaker from Turkey. Who was the genius who refused to nay? He wasn’t so dumb. Remember Albu- querque, kids. Friday, Oct. 5—Fairbury skins Dwight 31-0. Who skinned you. Berkley? Monday, Oct. 8—Yippee!!! Teachers get a dose of their own medicine. How does it taste, teachers? Students spend their first holiday out of school, getting Tuesday’s lessons. Tuesday, Oct. 9—F. T. H. S. swarmed by sailors. Up and at ’em, girls! Mr. Cummins jokes in American History. He says, out in Gary, Ind., they pro- duce iron by day and steel (steal) by right. Joke, son. Wednesday, Oct. 10—Kenny Win erland feels the palm of Miss Staker’s hand. Ouch! Did you have car trouble this morning, Mary Rose? 8:50 is pretty late. Nancey types two errors per minute. Boy, are you fast, Myrtle? Thursday, Oct. 11—Swartzy and Nance fight in Physics Lab. Results: One broken beaker. Oh, you kids! Friday, Oct. 12—Billie McKinley chosen Queen for Homecoming. Oh, you beautiful doll! Misfortune hits Bean —O. We all miss you, kid. Heap big parade downtown. Farmer City was ‘plowed under” end we also took them “for worse.” dent Council? Monday, Oct. 15—A dead bunch of pi- geons drag their Stombogens to school still nursing their hangover from 70 CUE DIARY Friday night. Ohoooo! Beckley sleeps until 11:00. Makes it to school at noon. Frances? Tuesday, Oct. 16—Schwartzy defies law of gravity. Falls from chair. You should be equipped with a parachute, Dick. Gambling is added to the pro- gram of learning. Seniors flip coins for choosing announcement cards. Wednesday, Oct. 17 — How’s your die coming, Miss Sharp? Did you find Bromo Seltzer relieving after eating that huckleberry pie? Mr. Cummins teaches a little Siamese language In American History. O-wa-ta-goo-Siam. Thursday, Oct. 18—Hildreth takes Short- hand period for lunch hour. What was all the sputtering about back there when Prof, walked in, Fran? Friday, Oct. 19-Operation on Pontiac unsuccessful. 47-0. Patient lives. My v hat big appendix you have, Jona- than! Freshman girls all book dates for the big event. Boy, are they fast on their feet! Monday, Oct. 22- Mice played in school today. Bring on the cats. Oh, girls. Mi si Kemple is still afraid of mice! Mr. Cummins teaches professional gambling in American History. Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Tryouts for Junior play. Sophomores and Freshmen eli- gible. Don’t feel too bad. Juniors. It may not all be so. Red, where were you and Bert Friday night? Wednesday, Oct. 24—What were E. B. and M. L. G. doing in the Ag Room? She’s just the typ— ist for the F. F. A. Upper classmen have begun to play in boys’ rest room. Assembly program by Music Dept. Very per- fect, Mr. Cummins, very perfect. Thursday, Oct. 25—Was that Chuck V. who was struttin thiough the halls of F. T. H. S. with a flashy, blinding, yellow sweater? Look again. It’s Eesgrove. Friday, Oct. 26—Fairbury ties with Le- Roy. Miss Kemple keeps good com- pany with herself during the game. What’s the matter, teachers, afraid of each other? Monday, Oct. 29—Seniors to have pir- tures taken Friday afternoon. Cum- mins heartbroken because of dismis- sal of American History class. There wasn’t much dictation given in Short- hand II. T. C. and S. R. visit the girls and Miss Dugger. One at a time, girls! A section of the Music Dept gees to Normal for a broadcast this afternoon. Tuesday, Oct. 30 — Latin Club throws big party. Teachers wear old clothes. It must have been quite a change. Was the party rugged .Miss Dugger, or did you attend that party? Wednesday, Oct. 31 Assembly speaker third period. Quite a change from the Turkey man. Now ain’t day so? G. B., Mr. F. would appreciate your un- divided attention. Seniors are taken for a ride. Charged 60c for the ride, though. That’s much too much, isn’t it, F. H.? Thursday, Nov. 1—W. W. and H. H. dis- cuss women problems third hour. Who’s taking who where and why? Didn’t quite catch all the name. Talk a little louder, please. Friday, Nov. 2 — Football game with Morris. Booker breaks f a n - b e 11 ; reaches destination at 1:00 A. M. Where was the destination, Frances? Monday, Nov. 5 M. W. (Senior) and B. L. spotted by Catholic cemetery over week-end by nov ce driver. Tuesday, Nov. 6—M. Steidinger still pur- suing Booker. How’s Chenoa coming, kid? Music Dept, gives program at Woman’s Club. Favorable reports. Wednesday, Nov. 7 — Junior play the main topic for discussion. The Jun- iors are in an uproar. Thursday, Nov. 8—Bruce Lee wins $450 at theatre. Who carries the pocket- book now, Bruce? Friday. Nov. 9 -Joan E. is mad at B. C. Tsk! Tsk! Tuesday, Nov. 13—No school Monday. Miss Dugger attends dance in Pon- tiac, Art Kassel’s orchestra. Remem- ber 11:30, Miss Dugger. After all, it is a school night, you know. Seniors get their proofs. Eeek! Clark Gable hasn’t anything on Besgrove. Charm- Kurl works pretty well, doesn’t it, Carroll? Wednesday, Nov. 14 — Class bells hit jackpot. Only three bells rang to- day. Booker tries his skill of pick- pocketing while in the village of Chi- cago. Thursday, Nov. 15—The assmebly was awful noisy and restless today. Ho- hmm! Friday, Nov. 13—Last football game of the s?ason. Fairbury supports a very independent team. Coach Gleason is left in Fairbury. Oh, Taxi— Monday, Nov. 19—Everyone looks for- ward to a short week. Wilbur Booker elected manager of the basketball team. Elect me or else, says he. Tuesday, Nov. 20—Miss Staker hitches ride with Ralph, the bread man. Sure cold out this morning. She’s headed for Virginia. 71 ©we wiAwy Wednesday, Nov. 21 — Big Red Cross drive. Everyone leaves pocketbook at home. Now ain't that disgustin’. Dis- missed early. Have a Happy Thanks- giving, everybody. You too, teachers. Monday, No. 26—What were Mrs. Her- zog and M. F. F. conversing about down in the lower corridor? Couldn’t be because she lost her temper in class, could it? Tuesday, Nov. 27—First basketball game with Sibley. Enough said. Wednesday, Nov. 28— Spanish Club par- ty. Miss Sharp teaches the kids to rhumba. Yi-yi—yi-yi-yi. Thursday, Nov. 2D—Miss Kemple: You don’t approach anyone with your eyes. Eert: Some people do. Friday, Nov. 30—Bad news is handed out in yellow envelopes. A lot of consultation going on. Monday, Dec. 3 — Mr. Fullmer reports back to school. First absence from school in 528,768,000 seconds. How that man does love school. What a record. No, it’s the Blade. Tuesday, Dec. 4—Basketball game with Trinity 35-30. M. S. and W. B. seen together. Who’s trying to rope who? Wednesday, Dec. 5—W. B. and M. S. embrace again out at Decker’s. Still slinging the rope, M. S.? Moving pic- tures sixth hour, “Gallatin’ Gateway Honeymoon,” is the title. The atmos- phere in assembly was impressing. Thursday, Dec. 6—Pauly Filers disrupts Shorthand II class. Every sixth hour O. M. Jr. makes trip to B. M’s desk to ask about-----? That’s what we’d like to know. What’s B. N. going to say. Bill? Dick Steidinger finds bas- ketball rougher than football, or was it high blood pressure, Dick? Junior Tri-Class play to be given tonight. Friday, Dec. 7—The play was a big suc- cess. Where was S. V.’s mind last night? Have you a grudge on M. S., Stan? You needn’t burn her up. Monday, Dec. 10—Miss Dugger lets her mind wander in Shorthand II. “Sprin.g is bustin’ out all over.” Goodness, what language! Why is C. G. so interested in the skating rink. Has that girl from Strawn anything to do with your increased interests, Charles? Tuesday, Dec. 11 — Big scramble for apple in girls’ rest room. Who threw who? Why the big grouch. Miss Dug- ger? B. B.. W. B. and K. M. kicked out of typing. Game with Forrest 32-29. Wednesday, Dec. 12 — Bert Cooper throws compostion away in English IV. Miss Kemple requests him to “un- squeeze it.” Is that what you call correct language ,Mi:;s Kemple? Thursday, Dec. 13 — Bert Cooper robs cradle, skates with Rosie Marie Por- ter. Long John Wessels is gaining farne this year. He’s right in there pitching. Friday, Dec. 14 We have a little sleepy head in the assembly. Rough Wcij u, wake up a fellow, isn’t it, R. H.? Who’s been wearing plaid BVD’s. Not that sophomore. Eeek! Monday, Dec. 17—S. W. and R. C. run battery down Sunday night. Sure cold out, isn’t it, Stan? G. B. voluntarily drafted to take the girls to the game. Watch your high blood pressure, Guy. Tuesday, Dec. 18—Oh, goody, goody, the Christmas tree was decorated today. Typing room has turned into play room fifth hour. Say, girls, some- thin’ botherin’ you? Some game with U. High, but no soap. 39-28. Aw heck! Wednesday, Dec. 19—E. B. covers very little work while in study hall. Her interests lie mainly towards R. S. Ain’t love grand? Wild Bill Elliott and A. A. are making goo-goo eyes at each other in the assembly. Flutter- flutter! Seniors are to get pictures at noon. Thursday, Dec. 20—Four Seniors must discuss class will. What goes on in the Teachers Room. P. B., B. L., M. N., B. B. Not much discussing, is there. Gessie comes from Panama to visit Spanish class. Get a load of that, boys. Friday, Dec. 21—The last day of the school is here. Christmas program sixth hour by Music Dept. Merry Christmas, everybody, and A Happy New Year, too. Wednesday, Jan. 2—One down, one to go! What a gruesome aspect. Every- one enjoyed the holidays, mainly two. H. H. struts into Decker’s Cafe with a reddish-purple smeared on his face. What a shade of lipstick! Where do you buy that kind, B. W.? Thursday, Jan. 3—Old age creeping up on you, Miss Sharp, or is it the slips? Miss Sharp requests all students to take their seats and hold up their slips so she can identify them. Friday, Jan. 4 -Game tonight with Mor- ris. Now I ask ya, Booker, what were the other four members of the team doing during the game this noon? Monday, Jan. 7—Just another dull Mon- day except for B. C. Prof, spies him running across assembly. How did you muster up all that energy, Brucy? Tuesday, Jan. 8 — The basketball boys 72 cue ciAcy are breaking the monotony. They have won the last two games. Yeh, Fairbury! Flash: Miss Kemple an- nounces that Mr. Gleason requests the presence of all F Club “men” in the science room. Everyone remains seated. Wednesday, Jan. 9—Miss Dugger states that you “have” to be nice to Royal Typewriter’s Distributors when they walk into your classroom. Now I ask you, kids, is that so? Pictures taken today of the lower classmen. All ac- tivity pictures were taken also. There was a general hub-bub. Bub. Thursday, Jan. 10 — The blondes draw Charles Green and Wayne Booker to Forrest, so they say. Well, all right, we believe you. P. B. says don’t fence me in, just surround me. Is that the way you play “Cat and Mouse,” G. B. and B. B.? Friday, Jan. 11 — Big game played with a big town. They beat. Aw, shucks! Who’s ’da popular sweater goil in ‘da Sophomore Class? Are your sisters home again, Nelle? Monday, Jan. 14—Take notice chillun, we is now approaching Semester Ex- ams. EEEEEEK! Everybody’s pulling their hair. Even the teachers. Can you blame them? Thursday, Jan. 15 — Tartars meet with Chenoa tonight. Luke makes it this time. D. B. dates N. F. but forgets to take her home. B. L. furnishes competition against N. F. D. B. takes substitute home instead. Wednesday, Jan. 16 — Student Council relaxes the minds of the students by giving an assembly program. Wow! Who furnishes the corn? Information please, who’s Chester? R. C., and we don’t mean Cola, slings test. Only six weeks test at that. Thursday, Jan. 17—The death bell tolls this morning. A $34 question hangs low over the building this morning. To pass or not to pass? The Seniors are beginning to wonder. Did you think that Physics test up all by your- self, Prof? Friday, Jan. 18—Can we stand another day of this torture? Everybody’s ex- hausted. From exams? This calls for a celebration. Big game with Grid- ley. Don’t get excited, kids, we lost! Luke says we got to win a few games on account of the law of averages. What’s dat, Luke? Monday, Jan. 21 The student body cor- dially welcomes with open arms Rob- ert and Franky. We go up in arms later. Sorry, Mr. Maurer, no deten- tion this year. Tuesday, Jan. 22—Bright epidemic of bright ties and socks. Something smells. It must be socks. Miss Kem- ple returns after recuperating from semester exams. Dat’ll teach ya. Wednesday, Jan. 23—This seems to be a backward day. Miss Sharp and Miss Staker are all mixed up. Miss Sharp has on two different kinds of shoes and Miss Staker wears two different socks. You’re excused, Miss Staker, since you’re in love, and hose are hard to get. Thursday, Jan. 24 — Flanagan prepares to cut the day short. Gathers books to leave the 2nd hour. Prof, says no. Cummins is ashamed of 7th hour Am. Hist. Class. We’re sorry. We won’t do it again. Just you wait, B. J. Friday, Jan. 25-Tartars gain triumph over Strawn at Strawn. Boys are really slap-happy. Report cards passed out. Everyone passes out with them. Monday, Jan. 28 New trio selected. P. B. is the soprano. The Seniors are beginning to wonder if Eng. IV is compulsary. Am. Hist, turns into Eng. Class. If it’s not a poem, it’s an es- say. More power to ya, Seniors. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Announcement cards are here. Ya gotta fork out another $150, kids. Ouch! Ain’t we popu- lar, though? Gimme, gimme, gimme. Had a victory over Gibson here. Are we gettin’ good! Wednesday, Jan. 30 — Kemple lays it into the Speech Class. Let’s get to work, kids. Boys age since Mr. Leatch takes over P. E. classes. Oh, my achin’ G. I. back! Thursday, Jan. 31—Juniors and Seniors take Illinois High School Test. Wow! Do we have to, Prof? Aw heck! Wo- men faculty are spied wandering down main street eating 2c cookies. Goo! Goo! Friday, Feb. 1 Run for your lives, kids. Here comes Fullmer with more tests. Can’t you ever leave us alone? We already know how dumb we are. They made us sit through the Grand Can- yon movie again. You don’t happen to like that movie by chance, do you? Monday, Feb. 4 — J. S. and B. C. con- duct a flirtatious eye-winking contest across the assembly. Are we down- hearted, J. S.? Tuesday, Feb. 5—Dig deep, everybody. This time it’s for a good cause. We had a March of Dimes this morning. Game tonight with U. High. Book- keeping class lasts 80 minutes today. Were you hungry, Ollie? That’s a 73 CUE DIACy shame! Wednesday, Feb. 6 Holy mackerel! U. High 50, Fairbury 16. Better luck next time, boys. “Youse guys” have got plenty of chickery-chick, but no chi- la-cha-la. Thursday. Feb. 7—Forrest mows Fair- bury down, 53-28. This must be an off-week. We can’t lose them all. Gee whiz! A new lovelight sparkles in J. E.’s eyes this morning. Did you and C. B. have a nice time at the game, Bert? Friday, Feb. 8—Let’s have a good game tonight with Trinity. Who embraced who down in the lower coridor, O. M. and M. S. Hmmm! Monday, Feb. 11—All the hayseeds from the Fairbury Music Dept, take a big trip to Chicago Saturday. Bert Cooper seen flashing picture around of Liz Weeks and himself. Richard S , I'm surprised at you, carving on the Trib- une Tower. You can also look some place else, boys. This is a private oflice. Tuesday, Feb. 12 — Spanish Club and Home Ec have movie pictures. It’s a gyp. Big snow storm. Keeps all Thoia Rho party members in town. Wow! P. T. and L. M. strain their ears. The wind was blowing pretty hard, wasn’t it, girls? Wednesday, Feb. 13—All we ask. Miss Kemple, is liberty, equality and fra- ternity. Isn’t that right, J. H.? We have a new Casanova around the s hool now. She’s also in skirts. How come you took G. B. instead of C B.. J. E.? Thursday, Feb. 14 — We always did think you were a pretty good egg, Mr. Fullmer. School is out at two because of big snow. Mr. Fullmer re- quests Mardell and George to remain a few minutes after school. Now I wonder-------! Friday, Feb. 15—Everybody arrives at school late. Snow storm, they say. Big game with Pontiac. Monday, Feb. 18 — J. W. has a guilty conscience, evidently. Blushes to hair roots when Prof, walked into Geom- etry Class. Did you happen to notice anything unusual, Mrs. Herzog? Tuesday, Feb. 19—Guy Bandy, this is for your benefit: “Don’t let distance make your heart grow fonder for SOMEBODY ELSE.” Is she from Gridley. Guy? Wednesday. Feb. 20 — Big day today. Measles break out. Fran catches fin- ger in old musket gun. She just wanted to re-live the days of George Washington. Always trying to steal the show, eh Frances? Thursday, Feb. 21—And what’s your ex- cuse for not having your Geometry, today. Nelle? Did Barbara W. have anything to do with the mishap0 You’d better not eat any more paste, Barbara. Prof, gets gassed down at Ford garage. Missed school for or“ day. Yeh, no Physics. Friday, Feb. 22—We demand a little protection. School on Washington’s Birthday. It’s outrageous. It’s fan- tastic! It’s a disgrace!! P. B. puts her hair up every night this week: In love, Phil? Last game of the season. Monday, Feb. 25—Gencvy was late to school this morning. Who’s Genevy? Who cares? Tuesday, Feb. 26 — Prof, runs eight- hour class today. Everybody is fro- zen in their seats by the big over- powering individual who runs in and yells, “Adios Amigos, la vista.” Wednesday, Feb. 27—Spanish Club stu- dents see movie which drives them crazy. Students gripe because of ab- sorbing a good study period. Can you imagine? Thursday, Feb. 28—Results of game as usual. 53-32. Good playing though, boys; good crowd, too, kids. Big pow- wow held by the Seniors. Boy, that Senior Class is a working bunch. Fi- nancial worries are definitely a trou- blesome event, eh, kids? Friday, Mar. 1—P. B. has mumps, so she said. Everybody moves to front of room. Oh, come on back, boys. She was only kidding. Tuesday, Mar. 5—Speaker from Motion Picture Industry. Tells of progress in making motion pictures. Paul Revere passes Filling Station in the 17th Cen- tury. Marvelous what they can do with films nowadays. Wednesday, Mar. 6 Mr. Cummins switches from teaching school history to raising chickens in Am. History. Pronounces Uriah S. Stephens as Step-hens. Thursday, Mar. 7—Bobby Somers is con- fined at her home b?cause she is all broke out with the measles. What is B. H. doing these days. Everybody develops bad case of Spring Fever. Especially P. B. What is the attrac- tion on the other side of the room. P. B.? Friday, Mar. 8—Reva Carder tells S. W. that he can have his old Play Prac- tice and Choir Practices. She doesn’t mean it, Stan! E. W. and B. C. have 74 clr DiAcy been roaming around. Must be this spring weather! Monday. Mar. 11—Guy Bandy comes to school with face scratched. What’s this. Guy? Can’t you shave yet or is your girl that tough? Tuesday. Mar. 12 — Professor Fullmer always says, Walk up the stairs chillun!” Who was that man in the blue suit and glasses who came loping up the stairs three at a time? Oh. oh. Prof. In a hurry? Wednesday. Mar. 13—'Whose 28” Pon- tiac was seen stuck two feet in the mud out at Green Pastures? Who were the heroes who pulled them out? Jane, what will your mother say? You mean to say there were all girls in that car? Thursday. Mar. 14 One Senior gradu- ate already has his future occuoation nicked out. Bob Beckley is offered the job to tutor young Percy James. Jr. in learning to read. How much are they naving. Bob? Friday, Mar. 15 — Mr. Cummins states that figures don’t lie—but some liars have figures. Brilliant deduction. R. r . We love it. Are you insinuating? Monday. Mar. 18—Things sure are dull abound here since Stan Vail has been absent. Come on. Stan, get in the groove. Tuesday, Mar. 19—Why is it that Guy Bandy thinks he should be permitted to type love letters to Dolores when the rest of the class types business letters to Dear Mr. Hardy. Pink sta- tionery, too. Wedne dav. Mar. 20 — Assembly pro- gram furnished by Eureka College. Anvbody wanna go to Eureka? Free dancing, singing, and you can even learn to be a magician. Just drop vour small fee at the door. Thursday. Mar. 21 Everyone in skirts seen with their hair uo. Is it because of the Operetta or is it the big date afterwards? You figure it out. Friday, Mar. 22—Senior Class meeting today. Just the general hubbub about raising moo-la. Ho-hum. The Oper- etta went over with a good sell-out and a swell performance. Monday, Mar. 25 — English Class hold-; spelling test. Oh, Miss Kemple, that's grade school stuff! Ugh! Tuesday, Mar. 2S—New fad around F. T. H. S. Boys are rolling their nants legs up. Just showing off the r pretty legs? Wednesday. Mar. 27—New girl attends school. Verne Dawson wants to know that new girl’s name, address. Oh. yes. and where’s she from. Thursday, Mar. 28 — Coach has tooth pulled. Couldn’t shave today. Friday, Mar. 29 — Booker seen out in football field looking for his lost base- ball arm. Did you attend the ‘cake walk”? The Crier Staff sure pulled in the dough. Monday, April 1 — Everybody’s having fun today. But why shouldn’t they? This is the day for all fools to have fun. Isn’t that right. H. W.? Tuesday, April 2—Mr. Cummins wore his shoes today. Mumps and measles are just about over. Everybody is fly- ing around making up their work. Wednesday, April 3 — Prom is coming into the limelight. Have you broken your Prom date yet? (Everybody's doing it ) Or better yet. have you Senior girls tripped a man yet? It ain’t easy, you know. Thursday. April 4 — Sylvester’s little Ford has survived through the winter snows. It’s a n;ce little car. nice and air-conditioned, that is. Friday. April 5 — Who do you suppose could be the two who meet every morning in the History Room at eight o’clock? All year this has been go- ing on. What is A. W. going to say. Walter? And what’s your excuse. Mildred? Monday, April 8—Flash: Heap big Jun- ior gets sick over cigar during the week-end. Heap big Injun, him is. Better wait till near year, R. H. Tuesday. April 9 — Clinty Harris says when his mother calls roll in the morning, she calls off each one of the kids, but when she gets down to him she just says. Shame. Shame” How come she passed you up, Willie? Wednesday. April 10 Seniors are be ginning to show sympathetic emotions toward the lower classmen already.. Gee. we’re gonna miss ya. kids. And how! Thursday. April 11 We want to know whv Miss R. E. Dugger hasn’t hooked a diamond yet. Kind of slow, ain’t ya? What’s the matter? Ain’t Joe ra;sing enough corn? Friday April 12- -Way back in March, when Ji gs Morris sooke about China, Mis- Kemple up and asked about the Russian men. Life begins at ---------? Monday. April 15—Flash! Ruthio gets her rock of Gibraltar. Early crop, Jce, or was it last vear’s supply of corn. Good proceeds, anyhow. Tuesday. April 16 — Why is Jordan all poohed out? Must have been a heavy 75 cue ciAuy weekend. Did you and Blossom have a good time? We hope so. Wednesday. April 17—Does anyone know if Staker has her trousseau ready? Better hurry, lady, you’ve only got one more month. Thursday, April 18—Everybody’s getting ready for a four-day vacation. Ah, happy days are here again. Short week, ah kids? But who’s complain- ing? Tuesday. April 23—Ah. what a vacation. Everybody relaxed and caught up on the back studies. We had a wonder- ful vacation. Wednesday, April 24 — Students have found it difficult to get in the swing of things again. Teachers find it harder. Thursday, April 25—Words fly out the window. John and Kenny have words but let them fly outside. Good thing, or was it? Friday, April 26 — Gee, what a swell day to go swimming, but instead we dive into our school work. Monday, April 29—What about tonight? Elliott and R. G.? Did you stay horn ' and write an essay, Rennen? Tuesday, April 30—“If I rest I’ll rust,’’ says Haase, “so just call me Rusty.’’ Wednesday. May 1 — Everybody cele- brated today. Whose birthday was it, anyway? Prof, and the janitor cut a rug in front of the assembly. That’s one for the books, kids. Thursday. May 2—Senior Play tonight. Or is there? How do we know, the calendar staff says, We’re writing this a month ahead of time.’’ Friday, May 3—Mr. Bastion is rolling all over the baseball field today digging fish worms. What’s up. Doc? Monday, May 6—Harley Wagenseller’s car roof leaks. Complicated, isn’t it? Tuesday, May 7 — Warren Keith Wes- sels blows his top in midst of hair ruffling, he being the victim. Shaaa- aaame on you boys. Wednesday, May 8—Who were the three Senior girls who skipped school this afternoon to run up town for an apple? Thursday, May 9 — What happened to the Chemistry Class this year? No- body’s been killed yet. Don’t the kids work with chemicals. Luke? Friday, May 10—It won’t be long now, Miss Staker. Ah, boy! Monday, May 13—Ho-hum—this is May. Where’s June? Tuesday, May 14—School is coming to a close and so are our jokes. Can’t you tell it? Wednesday, May 15—Greater two men could have lived, but I doubt it quotes Marilyn S. I wonder whom that ap- plies to? Thursday, May 16—The speech class has rolled in the money for us Seniors. We’re grateful. Friday, May 17—What were Mrs. Her- zog and Prof, conversing about down in the lower corridor? Couldn’t be because a couple of kids were tossed out of class, could it? Monday. May 20—Prom is in full swing —everybody is getting excited. We guess. Tuesday, May 21 — Seniors are getting out of hand. They’re getting bolder and bolder. Wednesday. May 22—Miss Dugger says not to mention Joe. Who’s Joe? Please don’t, she says. How much it is worth. Ruthie? Thursday. May 23—What freshman boy has been writing sweet notes to jun- ior girls and signing Rennen Elliott’s name? Friday, May 24—Tonight’s the night. Is everybody happy? Who’s tonight, the Swingsters? Monday, May 27 — Baccalaureate serv- ices last night. Seniors were rather nervous. Sure glad that’s over. Tuesday, May 28 — Commencement to- night. Boy, is today ever going slow. Gee whiz, we can hardly wait. Wednesday. May 29—School’s out. What a year. We Seniors offer our utmost sympathy to you lower classmen next year. 76 Sn appreciation This shall serve as a way in which to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the help secured in putting forth the ’46 Crier. As this is the first post-war annual, it contains many qualities that have been lacking in the past few years. It was only through the full cooperation of the students, faculty, advertisers, photographers, printers, engravers, and binders that the publication of this book was made possible. DR. H. N. LEONARD H. J. FINNEGAN Osteopathic Physician Optometrist and Fairbury, Illinois Optician Fairbury, Illinois DR. W. A. ROTH DR. F. H. MILLER DENTIST DENTIST Telephone 428 Telephone 416 Blade Publishing Co. Printers of 1946 Crier 77 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 78 COMPLIMENTS To You— The Citizens of Tomorrow It is our wish that you enjoy success in all your future endeavors. Ben Franklin Store NATIONALLY KNOWN — LOCALLY OWNED • N. F. Woodall, Owner 79 H HE IT H H H II II II II II II II II II H II II E X X X E E E E E Feed Mills—Poultry Farms Hatchery A genuine trapnest breeding farm in the heart of Illinois' White Leghorn area. YOUR PROBLEM IS OUR PROBLEM Our experimental test pens under actual farm conditions enable us to make findings for better and better feeds. U. S. CERTIFIED HATCHERY Phone 28-2. Rt. 47 FORREST, ILLINOIS U. S. Certified I.arge-type White Leghorn Chicks. Every cockerel used in our breeding flock is a U. S. R. O. P. bird. New Modern Feed Mill First and Walnut Streets FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS Phone 25 HHHHHHHH HHHHHH E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E H 80 KECK’S AGENCY insurance SINCE 1893 With Service and Security Forrest Milk Products Company MANUFACTURERS AND SHIPPERS OF Sweet Cream, Casein and American Cheese AND DAILY DELIVERY OF PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM AND COTTAGE CHEESE IN FAIRBURY FROM OUR DAIRY 82 First National Bank FAIR BURY, ILLINOIS Capital, Surplus and Profits $115,000.00 General Banking- Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent Member of: FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM and FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 83 E. MOSER GARAGE YOUR ALLIS-CHALMERS AND PONTIAC DEALER Service for All Phone 56W Fairbury, 111 Hicks Oils WE NEVER CLOSE Phons In For Country Deliveri's E. W. Rapp, Mgr. 84 Carl Vance, Erwin Riffey, Attendants TAYLOR INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY Phone 188 — Blade Building The Agency of Service” r FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS 85 The New Walton’s SEVENTY-EIGHT YEARS YOUNG Style and Quality without Extravagance YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT WALTON’S 86 Telephone 3976-0 S. H. Moore ART FOTO SHOP 409 No. Main St. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. Senior Class and Annual Photographer since 1934 87 QUALITY SERVICE Herff-Jones Co. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA CLASS RINGS COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS Jewelers and Engravers to the Class of IQ46 of F anbury T own ship High School 88 E. II. HALL DECATUR, ILL. FARM MANAGEMENT FARM LOANS C. W. Veatch MEMBER OF ILLINOIS FARM MANAGERS ASSOCIATION ♦ Martha Steers, Sec. C. D. Veatch, Salesman Goldie Travis, Asst. Sec. Office 142 — TELEPHONES — Residence 512 Maier Building 1 FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 89 Hudson Sales and Service SERVICE GARAGE Bennett and Sons Claudon Motor Mart CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH WE 90 FINANCE WE REPAIR Producers’ Certified Hybrids The Hybrids of Modern Design That Farmers Can Plant With Peace of Mind Home Plant and Office Piper City, 111. Branch Plant Fairbury, 111. OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY FARMERS Who else can be more interested in Hybrid Seed at its Best! Producers’ Crop Improvement Association PIPER CITY, ILLINOIS 91 George L. Mowry Funeral Home Complete Printing Service All the News All the Time THE LOCAL RECORD Auto Insurance A BIG SAVING Meets Requirements of Safety Responsibility Law 100% Collision Coverage Joe U. Slagel Agency THELMA O. SLAGEL, Sol. Phone 388-W 407 E. Walnut Street Fairbury, Illinois COMPLIMENTS of Sweney Grill Drive-In Curb Service Roszell’s Ice Cream U. S. 24— Phone 401 s 503 West Oak Street 93 Gladys Bill 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. “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS” A. Milne Sons FLORISTS Plants, Cut Flowers and Floral Designs Fairbury, Illinois 94 J. N. BACH S' SONS Lumber and Building Material GENERAL CONTRACTING Insurance Carried on All Workmen Large Stocks Reasonable Prices A Good Place lo Trade Tel. 123 FAIRBURY AND FORREST Tel. 35 Klitzing Service WE DO WELDING Repair Service on Cars, Trucks and Tractors We Take Calls for Fairbury Dead Animal Disposal Co. Trailer Building Phone 74 95 THE CENTRAL Ziegenhorn Son THEATRE JOHN DEERE SALES AND SERVICE for the New Idea Farm Machinery Best in Entertainment Magneto and Carburetor Service Your Patronage Electric Arc and Acetylene Welding Appreciated “The Store of Friendly Service” Phone 58 Fairbury, 111. Thurman Garland Diamonds Rogers and Watches GENERAL TRUCKING Choose a Lovely Diamond or Limestone and Phosphate Hauling and Spreading Coal, Sand, Gravel, Rock, Grain Watch for Your Next Gift etc. Goudy Jewelry Store Phone 374-R Dean Williams, Owner Nussbaum Brothers PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTORS No Job Too Large or None Too Small WE GO ANYWHERE Oil-O-Matic Oil Burners Weir Furnaces Westinghouse Refrigerators Westinghouse Washing Machines Kunkel’s Andy’s Buy with Confidence COMPLIMENTS of Ice Cream Parlor Store FOUNTAIN SERVICE SANDWICHES COFFEE A Good Place to Trade Phone S83-W 97 C. B. DAY CROSLEY OPERADIO Plumbing and Heating RADIO ELECTRIC Tinning WORK Stokers Oil Burners Phone 206 HARVEY DAY 206 W. Chestnut St. Wade’s Drug Rawleigh Store Products QUALITY MERCHANDISE Minerals, Stock Tonics Dips and Disinfectants Honest Service for Over 75 Years Poultry Preparations THE REXALL STORE A. M. CLARK 205 S. 4th St. Phone 81 [ Phone 101-M Fairbury, 111. 98 Hoffman’s Service Station SHELL GAS AND OIL Soft Drinks, Ice Cream, Tobacco 501 E. Oak St. Phone 573-J John P.Cook Funeral Home Fairbury, Illinois Beckley’s Cabinet Shop Kitchen Cabinets and Chests of Drawers All JVork Custom Built Phone 602-M Fairbury, Illinois Gordon’s Trading Post We BUY—SELL—SWAP Mdse, of Every Description Sell Us Your Dont-Wants BUY OF US AND SAVE! 99 Foltz Perrine Implement Store 512 W. Maple St. Phone 491 M-M Power Implements Parts and Service COMPLIMENTS of LLOYD HARTMAN and FRANK’S MARKET AppearanceCounts THERE IS NOTHING MORE ESSENTIAL TO FASTIDIOUS APPEARANCE THAN TONSORIAE PERFECTION Al’s Barber Shop Fairbury, 111. Duell Building Albert J. Kilgvs Call 567 FAIRBURY COAL CHUTE H. DeFries EASTERN KENTUCKY FRANKLIN AND SALINE COUNTY TAYLORVILLE 100 1 GOING PLACES---YOU BET LET SAVINGS HELP YOU TO Reach Success! Congratulations, graduates! You have ac- complished the first step towards success. To win out from new, good advice would have you accumulating a savings reserve from the first dollars you earn—for ad- vanced education, for ownership of a busi- ness, 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 liberal earnings are credited to your ac- count at a current rate of Stop in and let us tell you how you can prepare for financial success, too. Fairbury Federal Savings and Loan Association Duell Block Klopfenstein Motor Co. FORD V- 8 Service All Makes MOBILGAS SUPER-SERVICE STATION On U. S. Route 24 KLOPFENSTEIN MOTOR COMPANY Harry Klopfenstein, Prop. 101 2lk% Current Rate Safety Insured up to $5,000 Fairbury FANCY GROCERIES FRESH PRODUCE KROGER STORES YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO SHOP WITH US HOME COOKED MEALS A SPECIALTY Dining Room Service Lunch Counter Decker’s Cafe East Side of Fairbury U. S. Route 24 Adjoining Hicks Oil and Gas Station FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS 24-HOUR SERVICE — SEVEN DAYS a WEEK 102 SI L. MOSER DOWNTOWN SERVICE STATION The Sign of Friendly Service FOR QUICK START AND FLYING HORSE POWER MOB I EGAS NEW MOBIL OIL AND 101 PRODUCTS FOR FARM AND HOME, CAR, TRUCK AND TRACTOR 122 —PHONES— 52S-W Maurer’s Electric Shop HOTPOINT APPLIANCES Sales and Service 103 Phone 172 Fairbury, Illinois FARMERS IMPLEMENT CO. SALES — CASE — SERVICE Complete Line of Repairs for Kuhlman Pickers and Farm Tool Implements Ford Milkers and Hammermills Fairbury Phone 174 Illinois DIRECTORS Merle Hewitt, Roy Jacobs, C. E. Leman, Oscar Vail, Martin Alpers, Wilbert Asper HONEGGER-HUETTE LUMBER CO. INCORPORATED If you want lumber call our number Telephone 47 FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS Building Hardware, Insulation, Lumber, Roofing, Paint, Cement, Glass, Fencing 104 Farmers Produce 109 North Fourth Street T. A. (Hap) Haptonstall, Owner Phone 124 WE BUY Poultry, Eggs, Cream, Hides WE SELL Purina Feeds and Purina Remedies H. J. KILGUS Mr‘ Farmer Plant DsKalb Hybrid Seed Corn for best results LIVESTOCK AND We have the number that will FEED TRANSFER meet y°ur requirements See your dealer Phone 2S-F-3 Fairbury 105 P. M. HOTALING HI-QUALITY HYBRID SEED CORN Congratulations to the Class of 1946 Visitors Always Welcome! pm Pike Hybrid Corn Co. PONTIAC, ILLINOIS 106 IMMMD The glamour of huge industrial plants, intricate machinery, and mass production methods is the usual mental picture of American Industry. And a true picture of much manufac- turing . . . but not so with photo engraving. Machinery? Certainly! Precision equipment, but not mass production. Glamourous? Yes! Skilled hands and chemical processes and always intriguing. Your year book is the result of many procedures . . . photography, copy writing, art, engraving, printing and binding, plus salesmanship, accounting, etc. The graphic arts industry has many branches and many opportunities. You might consid- er the possibilities of your future in this highly interesting business. ITISTS • ENGRAVERS £ CO. CHAMPAIGN-ILL. 107 cPalmer Company, Snc. WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN G. N. BAYLESS, Rep. 108 F airbury 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 109 Cakes and Pastries Rauch’s Bakery FOR THE BEST Phone 52 Fairbury Iron and Metal Co. HEADQUARTERS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL PIPE AND SHAFTING Fairbury Paint Store Full Line of ELECTRICAL APPLANCES PITTSBURGH PAINTS WALL PAPER DECORATING PAINTING 212 hast I ocust St. B. A. Tollensdorf, Prop. STEIDINGER SERVICE A. D. Steidinger, Prop. 117-123 West Locust St. Telephone 389 FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS V ulcani .ing, Re-capping Tires, Batteries, Automotive Electric Service, Carburetors, Magnetos 1 i 1 Fosdick Produce Company CREAM, EGGS AND POULTRY DeLaval Separators Feeds of All Kinds Phones: Office 75, Res. 75-R-2 COMPLIMENTS OF E. L. Payne Plumbing, Heating, Tinning FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS 112 Telephone 20 210 E. Locust CLEANING AND Sweney Gas Station PRESSING Corner Locust and 4th Sts. by Gas and Oils the Best KENNY Service at Best and Always Phone 626 or 282-R it’s L. H. LANDSMANN Tops SANITARY Evelyn’s Beauty CLEANING Shop WORKS Telephone 173-J Shop Phone 373-W CORN BELT ELEVATOR GRAIN SEEDS COAL Custom Grinding and Commercial Concentrate Fairbury Phone 159 Illinois HOTEL FAIRBURY for thf: best of meals at Very Reasonable Prices George Marshall, Mgr. COMPLIMENTS of IRA FRENCH SONS WELL DRILLERS Fairbury, Illinois ZTMMERMAN HARDWARE GAS RANGES Kelvinator Refrigerators Philco Radios Paints and Wallpaper Shellane Gas Phone 134 FARMERS GRAIN COMPANY GRAINS — SEEDS FERTILIZERS T. J. LYONS Home of HART SCHAFFNER AND MARX AND SOCIETY BRAN ID CLOTHES Compliments of WIEDMAN’S STORE International Harvester Machinery Maytag Washers and Roper Gas Ranges KYBURZ ELECTRICAL SERVICE Personal High Quality Repairing Radios, Sweepers, Motors 313-315 W. Locust St. Fairbury, Illinois NEW SHOES and Shoe Repair Invisible Half Soles Expert Workmanship Polishes and Laces RAY’S SHOE REPAIR Fairbury, Illinois 114 DR. E. M. GERDES Chiropractor Telephone 260 DR. J. R. SMITH Veterinarian Telephone 357 CLAIR WESTERVELT S. F. DOLGIN HANLEY VAIL Attorneys at Law OAK STREET MARKET Groceries, Meats and Gas IVith Friendly Service Duke and Ida Compliments of WESTERN AUTO CO. STORE T. E. Holland, Owner Fairbury, Illinris It Pays to Look (f ell H. E. TROEHLER’S BARBER' SHOP 502 East Locust St. Fairbury, 111. BUSBY’S BARBER SHOP DRY CLEANING AGENCY Alexander Lumber Co. All Sorts of Building Materials We Appreciate Your Patronage Fred Wing, Mgr. Office 11 Res. 46-W Slight’s Machine Shop General Machinery Repair Sharpening Lawnmowers W. H. SLAIGIIT Fairbury, III. J. G. DRENNEN Interior Decorating and Painting Compliments Illinois Commercial Telephone Co. OUR SOPHOMORE PRAYER Now I lay myself down to rest. For tomorrow we have a test; If I die before I wake, Thank heavens, I won’t have a test to take. BENNIE LORCH 115 Jokes We Heard By Kernel Corn Shirley Moser: “And are mine the only lips you have kissed?” Harold Hish: Yes, and they are the sweetest of all.” Bob Beckley: “Did Miss Dugger tell you the truth when you asked her age?” Stan Weeks: “Yes.” Bob: What did she say?” Stan: “She said it was none of my business.” Mr. Leach: “In which of his battl?s was King Augustus Adolphus of Sweden slain?” Bob Huber: “I’m pretty sure it wr.s the last one.” Miss Jordon: “What is the p2nalty for bigamy?” Ollie Myers: “Two mothers-in-law.” Donald Broquard: “When a fellow has taken a girl to a show, and fed her candy, and taken her home in a taxi shouldn’t she let a fellow kiss her good- night?” Jim Hurt: “Humph! He’s already done more than enough for her.” George Strode: “Hello, beautiful, where do you live?” Marilyn Steidinger: “810 West Eighth Street—now don’t you dare follow me ” Nelle Flanagan: “I think a sharp nose often indicates curiosity.” Barbara Weeks: “Yeah, and a flat- tened one may indicate too much cu- riosty.” Mr. Fullmer: “What do we mean by wasted energy?” Charles Green: “Telling a hair-rais- ing story to a bald-headed man.” Kenney Metz: “What is conscience?” Mr. Maurer: “Conscience is what makes you tell your wife something be- fore somebody else does.” Harold Hish: “Did you ever see a woman with western teeth?” Willard Walter: “Yeah, wide open spaces.” Harvey Traub: “Your dog seems very fond of watching you cut hair.” Barber: “It ain’t that; sometimes I snip off a bit of a customer’s ear.” Miss Jordan: “Did you give the gold- fish fresh water?” Joe Yeagle: “What’s the use? They didn’t drink what I gave them yester- day.” Mr. Gleason: “You boys of today want to make too much money. Why, do you know what I was getting when I got married ?” Doctor: “What you need is an electric bath.” John Thompson: “No, thanks, Doc—I had an uncle drown that way up at Sing Sing.” Miss Staker: “Where is the King of England usually crowned?” Kenny Winterland: “On the head.” Frm Hildreth: “If ycu tell a man anything it goes in one ear and out the other.” Bob Beckley: “And if you tell a girl anything it gees in bath ears and out cf the m uth.” The train came to a sudden grinding stop. Mattie Grove: “What has happened, conductor?” Conductor: “Nothing much, we ran over a cow.” Mattie Grove: “Was the cow on the track?” Conductor: “No, we chased it into the barn.” Miss Staker: “Describe the manners and costumes of the people of Central Afr'ca.” Den Merrill: “They ain’t got no man- ners and they don’t wear no costumes.” Margie Craig: “Have a peanut.” Florence Schmidtgall: “Nope, they’re fattening.” Margie: “Why should they be fatten- ing?” Florence: “I dunno; but that’s all I’ve ever seen an elephant eat.” Mr. Fullmer: “What advantage does a long arm pitcher have over a short arm pitcher?” Richard Schwarzwalder: “he doesn’t have as far to throw the ball.” Miss Steidinger: “You should have been here at 8:30.” Wilbur Booker: “Why? What hap- pened?” Miss Whitford: “The increasing di- vorce rate is rapidly marking America the land of the free, all right.” Jim Hurt: “Yes. but the marriage rate is increasing too, showing that America is still the home of the brave.” Harold Metz: “Why is a Ford like a bath tub?” Harley Wagenseller: “Because you hate to be seen in one.” Mrs. Herzog: “We are going to close the desk now. Is there anyone you’d like to take out?” Bruce Carrithers: “Yes, how about the short one in the blue dress?” 116