Grafton High School - Chatterbox Yearbook (Grafton, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1954 volume:

Em) - «JL « � Hi! DEDICATION We take great pleasure In dedicating this book to the new school district. � Ve are iappy that the students will be able to enjoy the new school addition, and receive the benefits made possible by the school reorganization. Our position is one of envy because we will not be able to enjoy these ben- efits,but we sincerely tope that there will be endless success and prosperity in the future years. Annual Staff INSIDE FACTS Every year there is a job for the senior class. What is it? The Annual. This year the staff consists of only two. It is a time consuming project, and usually its work progresses in a specified class. This year the leave of absence was from the English Literature Class. Each new staff is entirely unexperienced, which accounts for the errors which will be found in the annuals, and at the begin- ning of the journey, the road looks long, which tends to make one feel depressed about the whole thing But soon the work is begun Digging out all the old annual material that can be found, long days of soliciting from home merchants and neighboring towns, a hurried day of picture taking, and planning with unknown outcomes are but the beginning of the book's production. Every sheet must be layed out on a mat, exactly as it is to appear in the annual, to be photographed by the publishers. When the end is in sight, it is a memorable task accomplished. The staff wishes to thank everyone who has made this annual possible. Their advisors, Mr. I.ongenecker and Mr. Runyon, Marj- orie Bartz, who composed the Senior Class Frochecy, their parents who had patience with then when they came home tired and late after working, those that brought pictures for the picture pages, the courteous merchants, and everyone else who has contributed to its success. THIS PACE IS SPONSORED BY: REINDEL'S JEWELERY Expert Jewelery and Watch Repair Samsonite Luggage --- Manly, Towa_____ Front row, Left to Right: Mrs. Lorayne Krlik... Mrs . Cecil Neale..... Mrs. Dorothy Trdttin. Miss Marilyn O'Rourke Mrs. Marcile Perry... Mrs. Dora Runyon...... ........Seventh Grade .........Fourth Grade ..........Kindergarten ...........Fifth Grade Second and Third Grade ............First Grade Back row, Left to Right: Mrs. Ruth Cota....................................Principal Mr. Sam Long.............................Coach and History Mr. 0. A. Brunsvold..........................Superintendent Mr. Elmer Schey.............Music Director and Eighth Math Mr. David Runyon......Science, History and Industrial Arts Mr. David Longenecker...............................English Miss Ellen Davis................................Sixth Grade Board of Education Ervin Backhaus - Pres. Henry Hartman Louis Glassel Irene Bublitz - Sec. Everett Vikturek Wal'ter Wagner —At your service-- N0RTHW00D LOCKERS Northwood. Iowa GRAFTON PRODUCE John Bork Cash B.uyer of— Poultry—Eggs GRAFTON IOWA .Phone 67W_____ TluKeuflJ ELIZABETH STEIGER President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Glee Club Band Sextet Trumpet Trio prass Sextet Trumpet Solo Junior Class Play Senior Class Play One Act Play Newspaper Staff Class Reporter Trumpet Quartet Ba sketball Letter Vinner Cheerleader Student Council G Club, Sec. Teachers Corps, Pres. Annual Staff 3 2 4 1 1 ? 3 4 12 3 4 3 4 12 3 4 3 4 i 3 4 v 4 4 3 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 3 4 4 4 4 Senior Class CLC ANN KTLLER Pre silent Vice President Secretary Treasurer Basketball Letter Vinner Glee Club Junior Class Play Senior Class Play One Act Play Parer Staff Sextet Trio Speech Contest Band Teachers Corns G Club Sturent Council Class Reporter Annual Staff 1 4 3 2 12 3 4 p 3 4 12 3 4 3 4 4 A o 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 Class Colors: Class Flower: Class Notto : Red and White Red Tulip Less Than Our Best Is Failure ? Senior Class History Looking beck to tie fall of 1942, we see five anxious and determined first graders on the way to their first day of school. They were Shirley Krueger, Lois Tack, Kervin Van Tiger, La Vern Corporon, and Clo Ann 'filler. Due to the fact that many entered and left during the grade school year; , the history of the class will he omitted until the year of 1°46, when the class numhc-r increased to nine. The fifth grade class then consisted of Vaneta Greiner, Shirley Krueger, Richard Everding, THayne Eraun, Gene V alk, La Vern Corporon, Don- ald Krueger, Elizabeth Steiger and Clo Ann Miller. During the seventh grade year Vaneta Greiner and Lichara Everding left the class--th.en there were seven. The following year the class moved into the assembly as eighth graders. They were a bit shy, which was just a start of high school preparation’. Three left with eighth grade grad- uation; they were La Vern Corporon, vho took up his high school career in Manly, and Gene walk and v ayne Eraun, who 3 eft school to farm. Gnly four were left to become full-pledged freshmen in the fall of 1950. Perhaps the small class lured Melvin Heaps to enter just three days before initat:on. Having five in tne class made it even more interesting, and it was hard to see him leave again near the end of the freshman year. He journeyed to St. Ansper to finish high school. Ti.e class of four remained the same for two years, and see- irg half of ti em leave after the junior year was hard for the two remsinirg. Don Krueger decided that farming hit his fancy better than school hooks, and Shirley Krueger found her senior year de- sirable 5r; Mason City along with housekeeping as Mrs. Le hoy Schmidt. '75th only two remaining, Elizabeth Steiger and Clo Ann Mill- er, tie class is still anneus and determined to graduate even though it is one of the. smallest classes of G. Ii. S. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED 3Y: RUSSELL STUDIO Demonstrating the Art of Photography 12 S. Delaware Mason City, Iowa 19 Senior Class Will 5 4 V e, the two seniors of the class of 19! 4, leave to the under- classmen, some of our qualities, both good and bad. May they find them beneficial or otherwise, v;e wish them the best of luck with everything they obtain. I, Clo Ann Miller, with no comment on whether or not I am or am not of sound mind and body (because that is unknown) do hereby be- queath the following to the underclassmen. To my sister Sondra, I leave my basketball suit, hoping she is more worthy of it than her sis, My ability to gain lots of weight fast, I leave to my slim waisted pal Ruthie (Buechele). To my pal Gwen, I leave my teeth, so she won't need the false ones she insists on having. To Bev Bork, my ability to say no when asked to go away at nites when I really want to. To Peg Krider, the ability to slide out of getting the much deserved dio- kens when I'm late to everything. To cousin Maxine Trettin, the ability to learn how to play Old Maid and end out with that card every time . To Jan Wahl I will my ability to learn a new dance step and forget it by the next song. To Bob Wilde and Gene Nack I leave my diets—with pastries and pies—for a few extra pounds'. To Clyde Glassel the ability to loose the cap off the gas tank on our pickup. To Dick Dalluge, Larry Dalluge and Jerry Buechele, I can't think of anything that I can leave, as I haven't reached a satisfactory speed in typing yet. To Ruby Hinsman, I leave my watch, and all the bills that go with it. To Ken Nitcher my place in band, and to George the ability to place a '3 Chevy in the ditch from loose gravel. To Her- man Berding the ability to help cut (or disect rather) the snake in Biology Lab and not pass out'. Concluding, I will to Marjorie Bartz the biggest asset of student life, starting the life of an Old Maid out rightlI I, Elizabeth Steiger, being of unsound mind and body, do hereby bequeath a few things to the underclassmen. I leave my basketball suit to Carol May. My place in band to Marge Bartz, make better use of it. My chances to go to the band clinic to Dick Dalluge and Rob- ert 'Wilde. I leave my driving ability, so it's called, to three girls, Peg Krider, Doris Bartz and last but not least Marge Bartz, To the six that are always having fun, meaning Max Trettin, Albert Ralph, Jean Elliot, Leslie Schmidt, Doris Bartz, and Dick Trettin, the abil- ity to have all six get in one car. Or have they attained that already and not told anyone about i.t? My place in the sextet to the girl that wants it, my place in glee club to any boy that wants it. My good times at Parties to Jan Hartwig, Jan Wahl, Phyllis White, Marge Bartz, and whoever they invite to the party! Also to Jan Hartwig, the good battery from Earl's car, she knows what to do with it. Everything else that I have I'll be needing, so everyone will have to be satisfied, We, Elizabeth and Clo Ann, leave all of our good times in the Senior Class Meetings to the Junior Class, our friendship to Clarice Kruger and Phyllis White, and to everyone returning to High School next year we say — Go ahead and crab, we did it for four years'.!'. We wish the best of everything to all the students in their studies, in Athletics, Music, Dramatics, Clubs, and all other school activities, THIS PAGE IS £ JPONSCRED BY: BOYD TYPEWRITER COMPANY TOWN HOUSE 2C First Street, S. E. Visit our beautiful Cosmopolitan Mason City, Iowa Room. With organ music. Phone: 675 _ Mason City, Iowa Senior Prophecy As we look into the future, the year 1974 to be exact, we that the seniors of 1954 are having a reunion at the Grafton Park. The two seniors are present with their husbands and families. The first to arrive is the mayor of Grafton and his wife, Earl Backhaus and Mrs. Backhaus, the former Elizabeth Steiger. They have brought with them, their five energetic boys. It seems they are try- ing for a baseball team. The Backhaus' and their family live in the official mayor's house on Penn Avenue. As they drive up we see that their car, a '74 Cadillac, is literally plastered with signs and banners. They are all wearing big buttons. Let's get a good look at those buttons.. Oh, it seems that Earl is running for his tenth term as mayor and he has the whole family compaigning for him. Liz spends most of her time working for the various charities and going to meet- ings of her different cluts. What's left she spends shopping in the big cities and then she does a lot of entertaining for the prominent families in town, too. She stil'l plays a hot trumpet and though she hasn't time to practice, whenever she feels that she is in the need of a little fingering exercise she goes out and helps the hired man milk the cows. Everytime she goes on a shopping trip Earl knows that he must hove an extra closet built in the meantime so that she will have room for all the articles she brings along home. Yes, Liz is doing quite well in spite of the fact that her children are all beys, but that seems to suit Earl! Second and last to arrive is the former Clo Ann Miller, who ar- rives with her husband and son, Johnnie, Jr. Their daughter, Desdam- ona, is coming a little later. Clo Ann and family just made it on time and we see that she's still the same old Cleo and even fame and fortune hasn't changed her. They flew in from Mew York and Paris in their private plane. Of course you all recognize her as the creator of the famous Cleo Creations . She is still the main buyer for Sax Fifth Avenue but couldn't resist the temptation to try her hand at designing and as we all know it turned out rather well, she has one of her gowns on now. It is a bright pink satin with ermine trimming. Oh here is tm ir daughter just being driven in the south gate in her favorite car, fuchsia Cadillac. The family has been trying to con- vince her that she ought to have a Lincoln since her father's the main Ford and Lincoln dealer in New York. His specialty is red convert- ibles'. Their son is-nuite handsome with his flaming red hair and is engaged to a New York debutante. Desdamona, however, has more Iowa about her and because of her blond hair is often called Norie mean- ing Korwei 'en, as of course the son n the end of her last name in- dicates. She is now attending her mother's old alumnus, Iowa State College. I just heard Clo Ann invite Liz and her family to spend a month with them aboard their yacht, The Bluedevil Firat.e. She and her husband both wanted to name it after their old school, but neither would cede to the other so they compromised. It's rumored that Clo Ann is even going to create a special line of originals for Liz. The picnic must be over as we see the cars, streamers, fuchsia coloring and all are being driven onto the grounds by the chauffeurs. FROM A FRIEND! ! Just CALL On 85 CORNER GROCERY AVALON BALLROOM General Merchandise Manly, Iowa Dealers GRAFTON, IOWA Phone 1? Your TV Dealers and — cAdttiiiaL K U E H Alvin Kuehn BBUESEWIT Alfred Bruesewitz THE GARAGE with Start A Savings Or Checking Account NCW at The Friendly F B J S B N I. Phone 41 GRAFTON, ICWA Junior Class —----- BRIDE'S FUNERAL HOME Oxygen Equipment Ambulance Service- MANLY PHONE 4151 mm 3 a ih Floyd Elliot not pictured Carol May Gene Nack George Nitcher Ken Nitcher Albert Ralph Wa yne Rosenberg Phyllis White Gladys Wilde Robert Wilde Bob Wilde: Last night I dreamt I was married to the most beautiful girl in the world. Clarice Kruger Oh, Bob'. Were we happy? Marge Bartz: I'd like to see something cheap in a felt hat. Saleslady: All right, try this one. The mirror is at your left. MARVIN P. RUSLEY LAWYER Real Estate — Income Tax Service Telephone 2461 MANLY, IOWA r f ;■ Sophomore Class i 0 rv mr Doris Bartz Herman Berdirfg Gloria Bublitz Harley Bublitz Jerry BuecheL Ruth Ann Buechele Dick Da Huge Larry Da Huge Manly Slate Bank KENSETT MANLY PLYMOUTH Jean Elliot Janice Hartwig Gwen Seegers Maxine Trettln Janice Wahl Violet Wilde Carnival Queen THE GREEN MILL • « i a one of Duncan HSmaa famoba good eating placea ■ i i i i Mr Conditioned Maaon City, Iowa Sophomore Honors The main attraction of the carn- ival was the crowning of the king and queen. Two people from each class were chosen as candidates. Deloris Weieneth and Leslie Schmidt from the freshman class, Janice Hartwig and Dick Dalluge represent- ed the sophomore class, and Clarice Kruger and Robert Wilae acted as king and queen candidate for the juniors. Due to the fact that the senior class has only two girls, they were co-queens, Clo Ann Miller and Elizabeth Steiger . A beautiful oeremony highlighted the evening when the chosen king and queen were crowned . They were Janice' Hartwig and Dick Dalluge, both sophomores. DECKER BROS. INC. Sporting Goods A Cameras 209 N. Federal Ave. Mason City, Iowa freshmen Class (fa ■ Dale Bublltz Bobby Carlson Marlys Krueger Deanna Kruger Jack May Richard Nack Judy Schmidt THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY: MANLY PRODUCE W. C. Bisgrove, Prop. Eggs Produce Feeds Supplies Phone 4403____________________________Manly. Iowa Leslie Schmidt Dale Schultz Jim Smith Dick Trettin Gene Urbatsch Rose Marie Walk Deloris Weieneth Lee White Marlys Wilde THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY: SNYDER'S JACKSPRAT FOOD STORE Manly's Finest Market Quality Meats and Groceries Phone 2511 Manly, Iowa 1. Clarice, le that you behind Phyllis? 2. George, that Isn't nice. 3..Studying hard Dick? 4. Who'a this? • OhI yes. Miss O'Rourke Gene. 5. Basketball, 1954. 6. Were you surprised Clarice? 7. Thanks for the pose Mr. Long. 8. Girl's Trio, Peg, Gwen, and Clo Ann. 9. Some- body's mad, that you Marge? 10. Itrs Marge again! 11. Popcorn good, Jerry and George? 12. Marge, dancing with Bob? 13. Clo Ann and Bev, having fun decorating the tree? THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BYs CHENEY HARDWARE Manly's Largest Hardware Phone 2131 Res. Phone 4262 ---------------Manly Tnwa To The Class of 54 FARMER 8 CO-OP FARMERS CO-OP GRAIN LUMBER C 0 . Roy Buechele, Manager Front row, L. to R: -Gretchen Seegers, Donald Urbatsch, Darlene Wahl, Robert Corporon, Janice Hackbart. Back row, L. to K; Jan- et Wilde, Lois Gates, Virginia Whited, Raymond Braun, Roger Bartz, Roger Wahl, and Mr. Schey, sponsor. KINDERGARTEN: L. to R.—Front row.. Diane Hartman, Carol Petznick, James Meyer, Janice White, Judy Boettcher, Stanley Borchardt, Mrs. Harvey Trettin, teacher. Back row.. Larry Re gel, Wayne Wahl,Thomas Elliot, Eruce Biederman, Linda Miller, Beverly Simpson, Sharon Hack- bart, and Lynn Schaub. Kindergarten was begun at the turn of the semester, and the Kinder- garten room is located on the first floor, in the room which was formerly the Music Room. Roger Wahl: Does History repeat itself? Butch Bartz: Try flunking it and see. Gary Kuntz: I want some all wool trousers. Darrel Bubiitz: How long? Gary Kuntz: You boob, I didn't want to rent, I want to buy them. Dick Dalluge: Ever take chloroform? Harley Bubiitz: No, who teaches it? THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY: JOHNSTON' S 06(7 i r, . nnf FLOWERS rim , Mason City, Iowa 'C2X ■ w 2 nd GRADE WHO'S W H O'. 7th GRADE: L. to R.—Front row.. Mary Ann Brych, Marvin Corporon, Jay White, David Hrubetz, Sondra Miller, Sharon Walk,Janice Krueger. Second row.. Nancy Bartusek. Glen Wilde, Thomas Dailey,Richard Bork, Melvin Anderson, Harlan Kunrz, Larry Carlson, Maxine Garver. Back row.. Jane Hackbart, Barbara Kulik, David Corporon, James Urbatsch, David Wahl, Dale Braun, Jean Klemp, and Mrs. Kulik, teacher. 6th GRADE: L. to R.—Front row.. Barbara Kuehn, Sharon Wilde, Daryl Tesch, Leslie Brych, Lowell Urbatsch, Mavis Braun, Rose Marie Sheka. Second row.. Leslie Geist, Bernard Smith, Janice Rosenberg, Freddie Hardwick, Sharon Klein, Gary Cole, Allen Kruger, Miss Ellen Davis, teacher. Back row.. Marilyn Tesch, Elma Jean Bork, Jerry Rackbabt, Georgianne Kulik, Gary Hartwigsen, Betty Koehler, Virginia .Vybornev. 5th GRADE: L. to R.—Front row.. Sharon Dalluge, Shirley Koehler, Larry Fluhrer. Phillip Walk, Arlys Tesch, Judeen Krueger, Shirley Hartwigsen, Miss Marilyn O'Rourke, teacher. Back row.. Sharon Simp- son, Faye Elliott, Phyllis Pagel, Gary Smith, Russell Wahl, Betty Walk, Phyllis Hartwig. John Hall not pictured. 4th GRADE: L. to R,—Front row.. Darrel Walk, Becky Dalluge, Marg- ery Corporon, Mary Wahl, Dean Bublitz, Darrell Hinsman, Dennis Boe- ttcher, Claudia Sheka, George Hardwick, Richard Hrubetz, Larry Diedrich, Judy Macken, Mrs. C6cil Neale, teacher. Back row.. John Klemp, Darrell Hartman, Gloria White, Judith Kroneman, Jimmy Braun, Paul Wyborney • .3rd GRADE: L. to R.—Front row.. Gary Smith? Charlotte Borchert, Marie Buechele, Marlene Hackbart, Margaret Fitzl, Arthur Wahl. Back row.. Dennis White, Msrdell Trettin, Mike Kulik, Dorinda Pahl, Dean Hartwigsen, and Mrs. Dean Perry, teacher. 2nd GRADE: L. to R.—P’ront row.. Diane Braun, Janice Pagel, Dennis Fitzl, Jerry Wilde, Gary Wilde, Barbara Dalluge, Darlene Fluhrer. Back row.. Alvin Bork, Jr., Gary Braun, Jerald Petznick, Lester Corporon, Robert Hall, Paul Brunsvold, and Mrs. Dean Perry, teacher. Barbara Petznick not pictured. 1st GRADE: L. to R.—Front row.. Robert Trettin, Ann Brunsvold, Philip Hackbart, Karen Trettin, Virginia Simpson, Sharon Macken, Second row.. Richard Boettcher, Carolyn Diedrich, Marlene Tesch, Jerry Navratil, Lsvone Corporon, James Klemp, Mrs. David Runyon, teacher. Back row. Dennis May, Dorman Paul, Mary Dalluge, Hugh Allen Boeset, Stanley Walk, Keith Staff. ------ THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY: L.T. BOSWORTH Attorney-at-law Manly, Iowa Liz Steiger Fall Music Concert Bus Drivers: Ole Alvin Buechele and Harold Boettcher. La Vern Walk not pictured. OhI what a day! Freshmen initation. Clo Ann Miller GRAFTON BARBER SHOP Albert Krlder, Proprietor Best Hair Cuts In Town also Auto Insurance Farm Liability Grafton, Iowa MOTOR OIL GRAFTON OIL C C Quality Products Free Truck Delivering Service Arnold Buechele, Prop, Phone 53 Grafton, Iowa STANDARD SERVICE STATION Whether your car needs gas or washing It’s always the tops here. Lawrence Boettcher, Prop. Grafton, Iowa D-X SERVICE STATION Ira Smith Prop. J) — For Utmost In Service Phone 53 Grafton, Iowa Grease Rack Tires—Tubes—Chains s Tut yjU IN GOOD HANDS TROMBONE TRIO FAMOUS BRANDS OF QUALITY MERCHANDISE CARLETON STEWART’S House ot ITlusic” a PIANOS RADIOS RECORDS f SWEET MUSIC M INSTRUMENTS « ACCESSORIES ’ “ REPAIRING H CARLETON STEWART MUSIC CO. I0B-II2 NORTH DELAWARE MASON CITY, IOWA Barbara Kuehn Mavis Braun Sondra Miller THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY: GLEE CLUB L. to R. Clo Ann Miller, Gwen Seegera, and Peg Krlder THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY: LO yELL T. OLDHAM, D.D.S.. M.S. ORTHODONTIST BOE JEWELERS 307 BRICK AND TILE BUILDING Watch - Diamond Specialists Mason City, Iowa THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY: Congratulations tc the Class of 1954 Dr. W. F. Moore Res. Phone 7802 Phone 78W Grafton, Iowa Dick Dalluge, Liz Steiger, Bob Wilae, Beverly Bork, Barbara Kuehn and Sondra Miller. Brass Sextet Heed Sextet Gene and Janice Hartwig. Walk Deanna Kruger, Peg Krider, Clo Ann Miller, Rose Marie Walt, Owen Seegera and Janice Hartwlg. GIRLS’ SEXTET NO. II Mariya Krueger, Elizabeth Steiger, Phyllia White, Ruby Hlnaraan, Mariya Wilde and Clarice Braun. Read the Manly Signal Quality Printing—Reasonable Prices Phone 5321 MANLY, IOWA «•OR ©CONN BAND IfttTAUMENTS ANn____ Make your Music Store VANCE'S at Mason City, Iowa Gene Urbstsch Phyllis White Gwen Seegers Istrum ental Trios Marge Bartz Dick Dalluge Liz Steiger X Musical Activities fS VOyOne of the biggest assets to the Music Department during the year was having a music room. During the first semester the room was in the main building, on first flo'-r, now the Kindergarten Room. During the second semester the dwelling place of the musicians was in the Rock School House,the largest and farthest from the main building. Heading the music department is Mr. Schey. Under his direction many take part in musical activities, and found music classes to be enjoyable. Glee Club The Glee Club has twenty seven voices singing one of the three parts, soprano, second soprano, and alto. They have had the opportun- ity to sing many types of songs, and have learned to appreciate music in this way. They sang approximately eight numbers for the fall con- cert and appear as a group in the concert. Band The senior band has thirty five members. It has progressed during the year and it is hoped that the improvements will make it a better band each year. They took part in the fall concert, providing various numbers, both marches and novelties. They also provided a concert, for the Elevator Meeting held in March and they plan to take part in the annual Band Festival at Mason City. Dorian Music Festival Two festivals, the vocal and instrumental divisions, were held at Luther College in Decorah. This was the first year for the students of Grafton to take part. Those who attended the vocal festival were: Gwen Seegers, Rose Marie Walk,and Clo Ann Miller. Attending the Instrument- al Festival were Ruby Hinsman, saxaphone; Rose Marie Walk, oboe; and Robert Wilde, Bass. Robert also played a bass solo, accompanied b” Peg Krider. All of the students enjoyed their stay and thought that it was a wonderful experience. Grade Operetta The operetta, The Legend of a Snowman ,was presented by the grade school students during the last part of January. Barbara Kuehn did a fine Job of filling in for Melvin Anderson, who became ill two days be- fore the performance. It was an event enjoyed by everyone and showed long hours of work. Small Groups Contest time will bring results of work of the musical groups. Some of the small divisions are especially waiting for the outcome of their day at contest. The groups have had chances during the year to appear on many programs and most of them took part in the fall music concert. Each person in any of these small groups feel that they have accomplished a lot in learning something new in music,and they have en- joyed participating in them. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY: DAVIDSONS Leuthold 4 Sexe gas electric Men's Clothing Store supples Osage, Iowa Osage, Iowa Ili CO ME to the world's finest movie entertainment at the Osage, Iowa Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Girls Basketball The coach for the '53-'54 season was Sammy Long. There were twenty-six girls going out for basketball ana. thirteen elrls receiv- ing uniforms. They are as follows: Elizabeth Steiger gR. Clo Ann Killer sr’. Ruby Hlnsman jr. Marge Bartz jr . Peg Krlder jr . Clarice Kruger jr. Carol May jr. Maxine Trettln Gwen Seegers Ruth Ann Buechele Janice Wahl Janice Hartwlg Rose Marie Walk SO. SO. SO. SO. SO. PR. Grafton 50 Scarville 40 Won Ghafton 45 Ionia 34 Won Grafton 46 Carpenter 34 Won Grafton 61 Mitchell 43 Won Grafton 40 Orchard 46 Loss Grafton 59 Plymouth 46 Won Grafton 52 Swaledale 16 Won Grafton 52 Joice 55 Loss Grafton 33 Hanlontown 32 Won Grafton 53 Mitchell 47 Von Grafton 44 Kensett 47 LOSS Grafton 57 Carpenter 56 Won Grafton 49 Joice 47 Won Grafton -46 Ionia 39 Won Grafton 58 Rock Falls 60 Loss iraf ton 64 Hanlontown 31 Won daraf ton 56 Rock Falls 42 Won Grafton 50 Plymouth 46 Won Grafton 45 Me Intire 24 Won Grafton 38 Kensett 52 Loss Grafton 47 Kensett 45 Won Graf ton 56 Rock Falls 52 Won Grafton 54 Plymouth 58 Loss Grafton 43 Scarville 41 Won Grafton 58 Kensett 31 Won The girls played £5 games, winning 19 and losing 6. They re- ceived the second place Conference trophey and the Sectional Conso- lation trophey. The new warm-up suits arrived the beginning of the year ana In the middle of the season new white topswere ordered and they were received In the latter part of the season. The captains for the year were two guards, Elizabeth and Clo Ann Miller, both seniors. Steiger Miss Marilyn O'Rourke was chosen as the girls' chaperone for the season. All of the team members enjoyed her guidance and every- one had alot of fun with her. She accompanied the girls'team to the State Tournaments at Des Moines. Every girl has memories of that trip, as a good time was had by all. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY: HAWKE YE SCHOOL SUPPLY CO. Phone 496 3640 S. Federal Ave Mason City, Iowa Basketball There were twenty five beys out for basketball this year, and twelve of them received suits. They are as follows : Ken Nitcher JR. Darrel Bublltz JR . Wayne Rosenberg JR. Dick Dalluge SO. George Nitcher JR. Jerry Buechele SO. Robert Wilde JR. Larry Dalluge SO. Gene Nack JR. Herman Berding SO. Garry Kuntz JR. Gene Urbatsch SO. The boys played 23 games this season, winning 16 and losing 6, which left them third Diace In the conference. The boys received new warm-up suits, Jackets and pants, after they got their white tops. The captains chosen for the year were George Nitcher,a Junior, and Dick Dalluge, a sophomore. Dick Is a forward and George Is a guard. The boys manager for the games was Roger Wahl. He also serv- ed as the manager for the girls' team. Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton Grafton - Grafton Y Grafton -i Grafton ' Grafton Grafton Graf ton Grafton Grafton Grafton 56 Scarville 4-8 Ionia 40 Carpenter 39 Mitchell 52 Orchard 39 Plymouth 40 Sv,aledc.le 43 Joice 43 Ionia 45 Hanlon town 55 Mitchell 42 Kensett 42 Carpenter 42 Joice 51 Rock Falls 79 Hanlontown 56 Rock Falls 35 Plymouth 52 Me Intire 41 Fertile 52 Kensett 37 Kensett 45 Scarville 41 19 48 23 39 55 29 61 34 18 39 27 51 52 38 45 54 54 40 69 40 38 36 Won Won Loss Won Loss (County) Won Loss (sectional) Won 3Zaa£ a£l Returning lettermen for the '53-'54 season were: Jerry 3uech- ele, Ken Nitcher, Larry Dalluge, Wayne Rosenberg, George Nitcher, Dick Dalluge, and Robert Wilde. Additions to the squad were Gary Kuntz, Herman Berding, Gene Urbatsch ana Dick Trettln. The first game of the season was with Fertile, losing to them the score being 12-1. The next game was on the home diamond with a victory for Graf- ton 4-3. The third gme was one of the best even though Joice came out on top 8-6. The Sectional Tournament found Grafton playing Joice. Winning was Joice with a score of 10-0. The team ended the season with one win only, but they have showed much improvement and everyone looks forward to a better and more successful year.____________________ Baseball Team N08THB00D ANCHOR Northwood, Iowa W. A. WAGNER Standard oil produc. Gasoline ---- oil Greases Phone 20 Grafton. Iowa. STANDARD BASKETBALL ’’G Club The G Club was organized, at the beginning or the year, as a club for all of the returning letter winners from the previous year. At the first meeting a constitution was adopted and the officers were elected for the year. They were: President, Robert Wilde; Vice Pres., Ruth Ann Buechele; Sec. and Treas., Elizabeth Steleer. The club decided to have a weekly award given to the best gira ana coy athlete, which was posted each week on a bulletin board In the hall, along with their picture,and they also decided that each player must have at least 30 quarters tc re- ceive a letter. The main ambition of the club was to bring about bet- ter sDortsraanghlp throughout the season. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ELEVATOR INC. M. K. Barker, Manager Grain—Coal—Seeds—Fertilizer __________Manly, Iowa_______ Newspaper Staff THIS PAGE IS SFONSCRED BY: FULLERTON LUMBER COMPANY Dial 3112 Manly, Iowa Building Material_Lumber Coal IISUOCS. REPAIRED WM Sr VDU ART'S FOOT COMFORT SHOP Arthur Olson, Owner Health Fitting Shoes Phone 543 Osage, Iowa TEACHERS CORPS Student Council Class Reporters' Each week the class reporters hurry and scurry to get their news on paper and hand it to the main editor to send to the two newspapers, the Northwood Anchor and Manly Signal, to appear as part of the weekly Grafton School Notes. The reporters are the same as for the high school paper staff, and the editor is Peg Krider. Music Mothers The music mothers have accomplished much this past year. They purchased music racks, a cymhal holder for the bass drum, a bass clar- inet and a baritone. They also voted to buy a new majorette uniform, The music department is dependent on this organization of mothers, and they appreciate everything that they do for the music department of the school. . J Minstrel The music mothers worked hard to put on one of the grandest events of the season. The purpose of the minstrel was to raise enough money to pay for the Bass Clarinet. The gym was filled to capacity,and it was a hilarious event. The music mothers wish to thank everyone who helped in any way with this show. Future Teachers Corps This organization has also heen underwpy for its second year. Its (purpose is to prepare students for future teaching, and give them an opportunity for responsibility in helping the grade school teacher of their choice. Officers of the Teachers Corps were: President: Eliz- abeth Steiger; Vice-Pres., Ruby Pinsman; Sec.-Treas., Carol May. Newspaper Staff The big issue of G.F.S. is getting the school paper out each six weeks. This year the editor and her staff did a good Job of publish- ing the happenings of G.F.S., and almost everyone was an ardent fan of Inside G.F.S. The staff for the year of 1953-195 : Editor, Clarice ■Kruger; .Assistant Editor, Robert Wjlde; Business Manager, Elizabeth Steiger; Art Editor, Larry Dalluge; Assistant, Gwen Seegers; Social News, Janice Hertwig; Girls Sports, Marge Partz; Boys Sports, Dick Dalluge; Music News, Clo Ann Miller;_Typists, Phyllis White, Ken Nitch- er, Ruby Hinsmsn and Clarice Braun; Class Reporters, Grade News-Teach- ers; Eighth—Gretchen Seegers; Freshmen—Judy Schmidt; Sophomore—Max- ine Trettin; Junior—Marge Bartz; Senior—Elizabeth Steiger and Clo Arn Miller. The Student Council This is the second ye-r for this organization in t is school. It is made ur of two representatives from each class, the president and a selected student. Members were as follows: Seniors, Elizabeth Steiger and Clo Ann Miller; Juniors, Ken Nltcher and Gene Nack; Sophomores, Janice Wahl and Gwen Seegers; Freshmen,Marlys Krueger and Richard Nack Eighth Grade, Darlene Wahl and Don Urbatsch. The council is a mediator between the administration and the student body, end problems and cur- rent events are discussed in the meetings. They decided to give the visiting teams free pop after each game. A wooden frame was mace for the visitor welcome sign and the signs were printed for each hone game by the students. Each class was to sponsor two parties during the year for the high school students. The council was in charge of the high school carnival, and arranged several movies to be shown during the year. Four members of the Student Council went to Ames with tie ad- visor, Mr. Brunsvold, to attend the annual Student Council Convention. They were Gwen Seegers, Ken Nitcher, Gene Nack and Clo Arn Miller. The members to attend the spring district meeting were: Janice Wahl, Rich- ard Nack, Elizabeth Steiger and Marlys Krueger. The officers for the year were: Pres., Gene Nack; Vice Pres., Janice Wahl; Sec., Gwen See- gers; Treas., Elizabeth Steiger and the advisor was Mr. Brunsvold, Sup- erintendent. _ WILMER A. NACK Livestock and General Trucking Phone 5912 Grafton, Iowa GRAFTON IMPLEMENT CO. International Sales Services, Freezers Refrigerators, International Trucks INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER WHITE Sc TRETTIN Phone 35___________Grafton, Iowa Everyone is talking about- MOORMANS FEEDS 8 s k- La Vern Walk- Phone 37 GRAFTON BILL HUEBNER Painter Interior and Exterior Painting also There are colors Varnishing and shades to suit you and your tastes. Grafton, Iowa Phone 5102 HUGO BOESET GAMBLES Appliances—Hardware See him for your custom Sporting Goods CORN SHELLING Phone 89 Phone 7102 Grafton, Iowa The Store He will furnish the with- - trucks Friendly Service Osage, Iowa 1. Christening something, Marge ana George? 2. Some party! Jan Wahl, Marge, Jan Hartwlg. 3. Guess who! Janice W., Jan- ice H. Gwen S. 4. Working hard Gene? 5. Hit that basket Gwen. 6. Are you whispering to Orland, Marge? 7. A scene at noon. 8. Ruby, don't look so mad. 9. Hey, which way does your picture go, Marge? 10. Leslie, what frightened you? 11. Is this P.E., Liz? 12. Who are you looking at Jan Wahl? 13. Are we love birds! 14. Butch, open those eyes! 15. Jan H. taking a sun bath. 16. Doris, Dick, Jean and Leslie. Are you watch- ing TV? 17. Grafton vs. Plymouth. 18. Grafton vs. Ionia. THIS PAGE IS ! SPONSORED BY: Fisher Typewriter Co. Arts and Merritt At your service'. The Best in Sporting Goods Mason City, Iowa Mason City, Iowa INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers Cover Manufacturers Book Binders FACTORY HOME OFFICE Kansas City I — IslilSi lit: il.i 1 i ! rJ'Gill?--------- ■ih« i .feCTisai !i!i!iiiriiai«, . ![! ill i