Grimes High School - Nugget Yearbook (Grimes, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1949 volume:

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Z What you are depends upon heredity and education and your desire. EVELYN JOHNSON Home Economics English Twins Northwest Missouri Teachers College Drake Unive rsity B.S. Degree RUTH SCHLUETER Mathematics English Emporia, Kansas Bellevue, Nebraska B.A. Degree BERTHA C. DAVIDSON Seventh And Eighth C eda r Falls Drake University HELEN BRlGGS Third and Fourth Iowa State Teachers College Drake University acuity 3 EAR L E. HALL Supe rintendent Social Science Science Simpson College --------- B.S. Degree Drake University ------- NLS. Degree American University-Washington D. C. Iowa University ------ Iowa City, Iowa LOWELL FULLMER Acting Principal Coach Social Science Manual Training Simpson College Cornell College B.A. Degree JCSEPH LEACH Band Northweste rn University Drake University B.A. Degree M.A. Degree DORA PAGLIAI Fifth And Sixth Iowa State Teachers College Drake Unive raity IVAH BUTLER First and Second Des Moines College Drake University Iowa State College SENIOR CLASS OF 1949 Class Officers President -------- Evelyn Wipperman Vice-President -------- James Weiser Secretary ------- ------ j imr Pinegar Treasurer ----- ----- D on Mills Class Motto Strive to Conquer Class Flower American Beauty Rose Class Colors Red And White Board Of Education Edward O'Donnell, President Lester Friar---Secretary T. H. Friar--Treasurer Bert Baer Earl Peitzman Gladys Kohls John Kinsey Albert E . He mbe r - -Custodian psf 4 T 31. T x-92 WPI-1 . Y .,,, n ii ' . uw 1 R ' I Lf , .vu , w EW' 'Mx T, 3. P' nj fr I H v WW ,K-' , , JL.- 4. . Y. w ' f W 'Q L... 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M' - w -. , -, 4 V ' ' ff- .W , N, .wx , W 1 , . cl , 1 w. 1., Q ' 1 W. n -vu f 1 EVELYN WIPPER MAN Mixed Chorus f W ivpl Band ---------- ----- Basketball- - - Cheerleader - - - President ---- Dramatics - - - JAMES wE1sER fSlimj Mixed Chorus --------- Football ------- Basketball ---- Baseball ---- President-U Dramatic s - - ANN SHEPHERD Mixed Chorus ---- Basketball ------ Dramatics - -- Sextet ----- Sec retary- - - Glee Club - - - flied, f9 7172642 QA! fwgfyza 0 Sf-.f DONALD MILLS fsaltyj Mixed Chor --------------- 1 Z 3 Football -------- l Basketb ll 3 4 Bn eb ll 3 4 Tr 4 JIM PINEGAR fSmokeyQ Mixed Ch rus ------------ 1 2 3 Football ---------------- 1 z 3 4 Baseball ----- --- I Z 3 4 Basketball l 2 3 4 D !h!.flCl ' 1 Z 3 4 ' ff ' N 4ru41rwJ , U H ' ,w-Qoz :Lam an 5 pb W 3 ll x v . 'E 414-I ,gg Jlavn 5 N rx I 9 Q l ,222 -W 8 SENIOR CLASS HIST OR Y On a bright sunny day September 6, 1937 twenty-two small tots trudged up the steps to begin their grade school career at Grimes. They were josephine Bagotte, Dean Bowen, Robert Dirks, Donald Fuson, Ronald Hart, Helma I-lull, Paul l..aFee, Carolyn Mills, Samuel Price, john Quigley, Albert Ray, Billy Richards, Oris Richardson, Betty Lou Rife, Ronald Rosenburg, james Seibert, Nyal Tassler, Patricia Walker, Gloria Walthers, james Weiser, Evelyn Wipperman, and Patty Shuller. To us this was the all important day. We started under the supervision of Mrs. Ivah Butler. The next fall we found fifteen of us in the second grade, again under the instruction of Mrs. Ivah Butler. That year we were joined by, Bobby Cole, a new student. Dean Bowen and Helma moved away. We entered the third grade with ten students and were joined by jim Pinegar, Darrel Richart, Frederick Voss, and Vernon LaFee. Robert Dirks, Gloria Walthers, and Nyal Tassler moved to a new locality. Our teacher for this year was Miss Helen Seibert. In our fourth year we were joined by Leo Sels. Again we were greeted by Miss Helen Seibert. We entered the fifth grade with our student body numbering twelve. Here we were joined by Howard Gossmeyer jr., Donald Neal, Mariana Osterhout, and Donald I-Iember. Leo Sels and Bobby Cole moved away. Our teacher for this year was Miss Flo. McCloskey ln the sixth grade we were greeted by a new teacher, Miss Cornelison and a new pupil Billy Lancaster. During that year we had four teachers, Miss Cornelison, Mrs. Huckle, Mrs. Isabell, and we finished the year with Miss Maxwell. During the year we also lost two students, Frederick Voss, and Donald Neal. There were twelve in the student body as we entered the seventh grade under the supervision of Miss Costello. We were joined by Betty Mae Anson, Louis jean Anson, Willie Meier, jr., and Robert Hart. Louis Mae and Betty jean Anson, Patricia Walker moved into new localities. ln the eighth grade we were greeted by Mrs. Cora Proven and a new student, Diane Beveridge. Robert Hart, Mariana Osterhout, Diane Beveridge and Darrell Richart moved away. Then came our first year in high school. We entered with six and were called Freshies Freshman initiation soon came and we began getting acquainted with out upper-classmen. We enjoyed our Freshman-Sophomore play Meet The Folks. Our class officers: Don Hember-Presidentg jimmie Pinegar-Vice-Presidentg jim Weiser-Secretary: and Evelyn Wipperman-Treasurer. That year Howard Gossmeyer and Willie Meier joined the U. S. Navy. Our Sophomore year saw us with four students. Our officers this year were: jim Pinegar-President: Don Hember-Vice-President, Evelyn Wipperman-Secretary, and jim Weiser-Treasurer. As Sophomores we were again in the Freshman and Sophomore play johnny Grows Up. We entered our junior year with four students. We lost Don Hember but were joined by Don Mills. We enjoyed our junior -Senior Banquet at the Commodore Hotel May lst. This year our play was Good Gracious Grandma. 9 Our Senior year we still had our four students at the beginning of the year. We elected our class officers and sponsor. Our officers were Evelyn Wipperman- Presidentg jim Pinegar-Secretaryg Don Mills-Treasurer and Mr. Lowell Fullmer as our sponsor. We enjoyed our Junior -Senior Banquet at the Commodore Hotel April 8th. The latter part of the year we were joined by Ann Shepherd from the Cooper High School at Cooper, Iowa. We enjoyed our play Hillbilly Courtship a comedy in three acts. Skip day we went to Fort Madison and then on to Saint Louis, Missouri for a very enjoyable time. The Baccalaureate services were held at the Presbyterian Church May 15th. Commencement Exercises were held May l9th at the High School Auditorium. This brought to a close our memorable activities. SENIOR SKIP DAY On April 29th at 6 o'clock in the morning, five Seniors and Mr. Fullmer left the school- house for Fort Madison, Iowa. We reached Fort Madison abound 10 o'clock and went direct- ly to the State penintentiary whe re a special guide was waiting to show us around. We learn ed how a criminal lives and of course we got to see some of the prisoners. fWe really ex- pected to see some of our buddies j. We had our lunch at the penintentiary and it was very good, but to tell you the truth we sure thought we'd get bread and water. Of course Mr Fullmer knew better than that. After leaving Fort Madison we started for St. Louis, Missouri, the better half of our trip. After stopping so many times to buy something to eat or pick up a few souvenirs we finally reached our destination. We went to a ball game that night and saw the Cardinals and Brooklyn battle it out. Boy what a game. We never ate so many peanuts in our lives. After the game we went to the Fox Theater and then to a Hotel Roof Garden where Stan Kenton and his orchestra were appearing. We drove around a little while to see what we could see, and then to the hotel and bed. We got up EARLY the next morning because we still had a lot of places to see before we started home. We went to several parks, the munition works and the jefferson Army Barrack. We also visited the Missouri Botanical Gardens where there are all kinds of beautiful flowers. We saw the Wedding of the Rivers fountain where The Mississippi and the Missouri rivers meet. The last place we went to was the zoo fit's a wonder they didn't keep some of us.l We finally got started for home. Of course when we got to Keokuk we had to stop and see the dam. What a lot of water. We got home Saturday night at ten o'clock a very tired looking group, but happy because we had had such a wonderful time. 10 LAST WILL AND TESTANIENT We the class of 1949, having reached the end of our career here, being of sound health and good mind, and memory, do make, publish, and declare this writing to be our last will and testament. We wish to leave our traditional history behind us to those who are better able to cherish them. We here by direct that our funeral arrangements be made by our beloved faculty. 1. jim Weiser wills his ability to be tardy to Daniel Beauchamp. Z. Don Mills wills his share of the schoolhouse to Colleen Lomax. 3. jim Pinegar wills his football ability to Ronald Baer. 4. Evelyn Wipperman leaves her ability to keep her class ring to joy Denton. 5. Jim Weiser wills his basketball ability to Rodney Hall. 6. Ann Shepherd wills her height to anyone who is sucker enough to want it. 7. Don Mills wills his typing ability to jim Seibert. 8. Evelyn Wipperman leaves her nickname Whip to her sister Verna. 9. jim Weiser leaves his speed to Samuel Price. 10. Ann Shepherd wills her books to Albert Hember for firewood. ll. Don Mills leaves his freckles and hopes that someone will take them. 12. jim Weiser leaves his ability to leave the women alone to Herb Wilson. 13. jim Pinegar leaves his neeking ability to anyone who wants it, just so long as they don't use it on his girl. 14. Evelyn Wipperman leaves her height to Beverly Booher. 15. Ann Shepherd wills her ability to get acquainted with boys to Rhita Wiese. 16. jim Pinegar wills his ability to get his future father-in-law s car to Don Kallem. How about it Ann Kinsey. 17. Don Mills leaves his tall slim figure to David Hammond and we agree he can use it. 18. Evelyn Wipperman leaves her basketball ability to Ann Kinsey and hopes she'll use it. 19. jim Weiser leaves his singing ability to Jimmie Seibert. Says jim W. Pm tired of it. 20. jim Pinegar wills her ff! to Liz. 21. Evelyn Wipperman leaves her ability to stay home nights to Beverly Wiles. 22. jim Weiser leaves his Charles Atlas figure to Bob Wright. 23. Mills and Weiser leaves their ability to scrub walls to Carolyn Mills and Liz Bauman. 24. We all leave our ability to cheat to Colleen Lomax. Of course we know she wou1dn't use it. 25. Ann Shepherd leaves her red hair to Pat O'Donnel1. 26. jim Weiser gives his brains to the teachers who lost theirs teaching him. 27. Evelyn Wipperman leaves her ability to fix her hair every night to Virginia Collins. 28. jim Pinegar wills his ability to go steady to George Booher. 29. Don Mills wills his excellent driving ability to Lowell Meyer. We all agree he can use it. 30. jim Weiser leaves his manual training ability to Ronald Baer. 31. We the Senior Class of 1949 just leave. fperiodj 11 SENIOR CLASS PROP!-IECY Podunk Center, Missouri September 1, 1965 Mr. Darryl Seibert President of School Board Grimes, Iowa Dear Sir: In answer to your questionaire of the class of '49, I am happy to enclose the following information for your files. I heard recently from Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pinegar, fMrs. Pinegar being the former Liz Bauman.j They are living in a trailer house in Texas with a Circus Co. jim is the THI-N man in the side show and Liz is the FAT lady. They are training their six youngsters for the Monkey Act. Our former songster, jim Weiser, at present, is making his second return en- gagement as the vocal soloist at the OWL NIGHT CLUB in New York. He was recently divorced by his fourth wife, joy Denton. It is hard for me to write you concerning Evelyn Wipperman. We all expected her to become a successful teacher, but during her third year in college she organized a gang of thieves and was making pretty good money until the Cedar Falls Police caught her red-handed in a hardware store, shop lifting a left handed monkey wrench. She is now serving a fifteen year sentence in the Waterloo County jail with her ukulele. Ann Shepherd is playing the piano at the Kresge 5 and IOC store in NIN- COM- POOP, Missouri. jim Seibert helps her trade by vocalizing on some of the numbers. Don Mills married Lela Ann Holland of Des Moines the year after his graduation. I hear that he has a wonderful ten year lease in front of the Grimes Cafe qelling news- papers and magazines. I hope, that the above information will help complete your files and I shall be more than glad to help you out with any further information Sincerely, Sponsor of the Class of '49 Lowell Fullmer 12 CLASS NIGHT McNamara's Band' ------------------------------ - - - Band Waltz Medley, Missouri Waltz., Desert Song, Now Is The Hour- - - - - - Band Taylor's Orade Overture ------------------------- - - ---- Band Football Awards- - - - - -Lowell Fullmer Saxophone Solo- - - ---------------------- - - Ronald Baer Accompanied by Wilma Baer- Vocal Duet- - - ------------------ Don Kallem, Anna Mae Bauman Accompanied by joy Denton Girls' Basketball Awards- - - - - ---- - - -Lowell Fullmer Vocal Solo- - ---------------------- - - - Ann Shepherd Accompanied by joy Denton Baseball Awards- - - - - ---- ------- L owell Fullmer Vocal Duet- - - --------------------- Ann Shepherd, Jim Seibert Accompanied by Joy Denton SENIORS 1 949 Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue ---------------- - - Sharon Kay Dolan Accompanied by Band Music Awards- - - - - - ---------------- ------ ---- J o seph Leach Johnsons Trumpeter's Three --------- Don Kallem, Bob Wright, David Hammond Accompanied by Band School Awards- - - ----------------- - - Earl E. Hall Loyalty March -------- - - Band Sibeluis Finlandie Chorale- - - - - - Band 13 BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Presbyterian Church 8:00 o'clock May 15, 1949 Processional, Holy, Holy, Holy --------- - - Invocation- - ----------- - - Vocal Solo- - - - - Scripture Lesson and Prayer Hymn- - - - - - - Sermon- - - Vocal Solo- - - Benediction- - Recessional, Holy, Holy, Holy - - COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES , High School Auditorium 8:00 o'c1ock May 19, 1949 Processional- - - Invocation- - Vocal Solo- - - Address- - - - High School Chorus Rev. Sherwood Roser - - - - - Ethel Bonjour - - - - - - Congregation Rev. Sherwood Roser - - - - - - -Joy Denton Rev. Sherwood Roser - - High School Chorus - - - - - School Band - - Rev. Paul T. Meyer - - - - - joy Denton - Dr. Oliver Birnson Presentation of 8th grade Diplomas fMiss Davidson,Teacherl -------- E. E. Hall Sexfeffe fGi1'1S'l --------- ------ A nna Mae, Stella, Liz, joy, Carolyn, Virginia Presentation of Diplomas --------------------------- Edward O'Donnel1 fPresident of Board of Educationj Tokens of Gratitude Benediction- - - --------------- - - Rev. Paul T. Meyer Taps Recessional- - ----- - - 14 - - - School Band The Senior Class April 29, 1949. Luke Stilsby- - Emmy Peppin- - Ma Peppin- - - Lulu Triffet- - - Seedie Triffet- - Wash jeddo- - - Sol Silverstein- - - Louis Cattaro- - Pappy Stilsby- - - Bridget 0'Flannigan Reverend Boswell- - SENIOR CLASS PLAY play Hillbilly Courtship, a comedy in three acts was held - - - james Weiser - - Evelyn Wipperman - - Anne Shepherd - - Liz Bauman - - Carolyn Mills - - Richard Kohls - - - jim Pinegar - - - David Hammond - - -Donald Mills - -Stella Pinegar - - - Martin Lint The Widow Peppin and deaf old Pappy Stilsby have sworn to shoot each other on sight as their mountain feud rages verbally. To make matters worse, Pappy's son, Luke, and Ma Peppin's daughter, Emmy, are in love with each other. The two old feudists have been planning second matrimonial ventures, and each has secretly engaged Wash jeddo, the half-witted village scribe, to write to a matrimonial bureau for a mate. Wash has enclosed Emmy's picture in Ma's letter and Luke's in Pappy's. Meanwhile, the mountain is all agog over the homecoming of the Triffet girls, Radio's newest hillbilly entertainers. When Sol attempts to sign Ma on the dotted line, she mistakes him for an answer to her letter and jumps at the chance. Complications set in as one of the Triffet sisters tries to vamp Luke and a pair of wildcats in the shape of a wild Irish rose and a temperamental Italian lad arrive from the matri- monial bureau to claim their mates. Luke and Emmy are dumfounded as Hog Mountain is transformed into an active volcano of riotous courtship. In the midst of the turmoil, Pappy comes to settle his score with Ma and is captured by the wild Irish rose in her wildest moment. With Pappy and Luke securely tied to a settee, Ma sends for the preachermang whereupon disclosures follow and the hullabaloo subsides. How the mates are properly selected is a triumph of hillbilly dexterity, and Sol signs up enough hillbilly warblers to start a new revolution on the air. 15 BROTHERLY LOVE eniom QUEENIE SISTER LY LOVE SAILOR BOY BUS Y SENIORS WH EN WE WERE FRESHIES SHORTY I'm a Senior now Though I don't know why. My marks were fair But not very highf I'1l be sorry to leave That may be true, But I'd never go back And start over, Would you? 16 C OLD PITCHER A 1 ,, 5. 4 'E if l iii.: Q' V' F .. 1 222:55 ,g gif' 1.17 W X11 ,j.:A. . Y i'.N M. ., ,awk X' 1 ,Vu W: i . HX A Y, iw' - 'H .W . .gpg ,H JUNIOR AND SENIOR BANQUET Well, pardner, it 'twas nigh on to five o'clock, April 8th when I got on me fanciest get up and headed fer the old Commodore Hotel in that there big city of Des Moines. Had to be there at six in order to get in on the grub, they said. Well, I made it without a minute to spare. When I got there all the hands were rounded up in the corral or maybe it was what Eastern fellers call a '1obby.' Yip, there we were, the Forty-niners, and the younguns, the Forty-niners plus one. The women folks were all fixed up in them long evening dresses and the men folks all fussed up like them thar Eastern fellers with white shirts and a tie. We mosied over to the room where we was to git our vittles. Pat was at the door to give the gals white or red corsages, and the gents each got a buttoniere. The host and hostess, Dale and Carolyn, seated themselves at the big table, and the rest of us follered like prairie dogs follers a herd of sheep. The room was all cut out in red 'n white, the Forty-niners colors, and I'll be dad gummed if thar wasn't three little covered wagons goin' down the middle of that there table. And goldf Yes'm, gold nuggets in little gold shells that had big 49's on 'em. And everyone got a tricky little memory book with the class colors to take home. We had a right pleasant pro- gram and a mighty good dinner, and we all reckoned we had had a fine time. Program Toast Mistress Stella Pinegar Welcome Richard Kohls Response james Weiser Vocal Solo Ann Shepherd Rolling Along Elizabeth Bauman Piano Solo Dale Schlueter Discovering Gold Evelyn Wipperman Menu Mixed Fruit Juice Fried Chicken, Whipped Potatoes Mixed Vegetable Salad Frozen Peas Rolls, jelly Neapolitan Ice Cream Milk, Coffee 19 unior-.4 STELLA jIM COLLEEN R ONALD CAR OL YN DALE GINNY GEORGE LIZ JOY RICH PAT VERNA BOB MARILYN 5 0pll0l1'l0l'eJ BEV ETHEL DAVE we ww Q. we W -121152, ' Zi 7' 24 45 H 3 SF fi L - . ??i5i'56i5'fQf ' vm, QAQQ4 ' K WG KLGW JJ E if fiifilifl A1 ? f ,Q ' - flmzgq we vw 'qu . Q EP- . E ' Wai gg ,- - 1 fwsggpg . 1 ia ' fig , 733 ' '- ' - . A515122 I T , ' m- '4 ' , , nf kf ,, - MARTY ini. , 1' ,,Qi1'Y 1i, 3 ,J 35 A A . W f A EP if O Ae 'WE at H' mf, Q53 3 2 Q fi A 2 Eb 'Mi -u V v u 'Le' 4 ,Q ei f N ,, 5,53 ' -' 1 K .as f f ff JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY first Row, Left to Right - Stella Pinegar, jim Seibert, Colleen Lomax, Ronald Rosenburg. Carolyn Mills, Dale Schlueter. Second Row, Left to Right - Virginia Collins, George Booher, Elizabeth Bauman, joy Denton, Richard Kohls, Pat Shepherd. The morning of August Zlst found eleven of us occupying the junior section of the assembly. We were assigned out studies which were English literature-History-Typing and a choice of Algebra or Economics. After a few weeks of studying we began our junior Play which was Off The Track. We enjoyed working with our instructor, Mrs. Johnson and in producing the play. The money received was saved for the junior Senior Banquet. ' A few days after school started we elected class officers. They were President Richard Kohls, Vice-President, Stella Pinegarg Secretary, Dale Schlueter, and Treasurer. Ronald Rosenburg. On December ZZ, 1948 the representative from jostens came and we selected our class rings which arrived the second week of April. We were pleased to receive them for we knew next year we would graduate. Our class was well represented in sports. Those receiving football suits were, jim Seibert, Richard Kohls and George Booher. Those participating in girls' basketball were, Elisabeth Bauman, Carolyn Mills, joy Denton. When playing Runnels in the County Tournaments, Carolyn Mills injured her knee and was unable to play in the remaining games. We received fourth place trophy in the Polk County Tournaments. Participating in boys' basketball was jim Seibert, All the boys were out for baseball. The junior-Senior Banquet was held on April 8th, at the Commodore Hotel and every- one had a wonderful time and we enjoyed entertaining the Seniors. We were joined the latter part of this year by Pat Shepherd. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY lfi-rqstvgpjyl Left to Right - Verna Wipperman, Bob Wright, Beverly Wiles, Ethel Bonjour, David Hammond. Second Row, Left to Right: Marilyn Seibert, Martin Lint. On August 30th the sun smiled on seven sunburned Sophomores. With great difficulty we settled down to work. We were enrolled in world history, economics, manual training, geometry and English III. September 3rd we elected class officers. They were President, David Hammond, Vice- President, Marilyn Seibert, Secretary and Treasurer, Ethel Bonious. We chose our class sponsor to be Mr. Hall. Martin Lint and Verna Wipperman assisted in the junior play and Marilyn Seibert, Beverly Wiles, Robert Wright and Ethel Bonjour took part in the Freshman-Sophomore play Our class is well represented in athletics this year. The boys received their football suits August 26th. The class received suits in basketball, and the boys reported for base- ball. Marilyn Seibert was appointed cheerleader from our class. Z1 feiltlnen x , ,, PAT SAM RHETA DON ANNA MAE DON BEV RODNEY SHIRLEY DAN K LOWELL BETTY HERB ANNE RONALD ZZ FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY First Row , Left to Right: Patricia O'Donne1l, Samuel Price,.Rheta Wiese, Donald Collins, Anna Mae Bauman. Second Row, Don Kallem, Beverly Booher, Rodney Hall Shirley Paulson, Daniel Beauchamp. Third Row, Herbert Wilson, Ann Kinsey, Ronald Baer, Betty Shepherd, and Lowell Meier. The morning of August 30, 1948 found fourteen eager looking young students en- tering Grimes High School. They were the Freshmen. Only one new member joined our ranks, Rodney Hall. On the first day of school, we went to our various classes which were algebra and English under Mrs. Schlueter, general science under Mr. Hall, manual training under- Mr. Fullrner and home economics under Mrs. Johnson, Very soon our class was organized under our class sponsor, Mrs. Schlueter. Daniel Beauchamp was chosen President, Lowell Meiers, Vice-President, Rodney Hall, Secretary, and Anne Kinsey, Treasurer. One important question was uppermost in our thoughts. That was, What about initiation? For three weeks we heard no word of it and we were in high hopes of the murderous practice being banned. However the fateful day arrived, September 12.. We spent an uncomfortable day dressed according to instructions received, then in the evening were treated to a horror show, starring us. On December 30, we were heard over S. O. at 5:00 P.M. on the program, Careers in the Making sponsored by the Register and Tribune. Our topic was Medicine. We are proud of our showing in athletics this year. Almost all of the class par- ticipated and some gained a position of the first team. On january 31, the Freshmen and Sophomores presented their play So Help Me Hannah, a domestic comedy by James F. Stone. We are sure it was a success and those of us who took part will never forget it. Shortly after this time we were joined by another new student, Betty Shepherd. We have enjoyed our first year in High School very much but are ready to give our place to the incoming Freshmen of 1949-1950. BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Education is the collection of memories as well as the art of learning. NICKNAMES Anna Mae Bauman- -Bubbles Daniel Beauchamp- -Danny Donald Collins - -Lover Boy Beverly Booher - -Bev Sam Price--Dead Pan Herbert Wilson- -Herby Elizabeth Shepherd- -Betty Patricia O'Donnel1--Pat Don Kallem--Kally Rhita Wiese--Wieseie Rodney Hall--R od Shirley Paulson---Shirl Ronald Baer--Reggie Lowell Meier--Wee Willie Ann Kinsey- -Mary Anne Z3 395525 -A1 fm. A14 BL 3 if? , .5 XJ ., .,.,fL 5' 1 L' .A 5 ' l f A 751: E R121 R. 1 9, ,1 x 'QW Q X Sf 'fai n T I X Ks 4 ' 3' f XS if f 1 'if ,Ai . . ASQ 1 F is x g,lM f i ' 1,L E.? 'Y X Q f 'min A - 1l-' f QI. ,' 2 .xg .Q f Q-9 Q I ffl, Fl mes 5:11001 dlrades 7 -5 y . 1 5??3.5f' - , 1.445 - my ek Y. . .,, .,, . S-V A . ,i:..,,1. 1 ,L,. A s R 'Z ' 1+-fr f ...,,, ., 55:1 , X I lay-f.4: Q 4:5 igi 5552? 3, if ' 41 . -g giigstqhf, . ' Y 'T If .. - -if 1 . V -Q M' 2 ' 1 if N 71 jfs, WY? qv Z4 ,, J ' f -, ,gi A f- V 2,5-5 nkiiggiqxg --em, QQ, ' y V 1 5 Lk . ,I ,,,bx,: ml K 'IFEX H f- , ..A.. im. X I M A jUNIOR HIGH junior high consists of eleven seventh graders and eleven eight graders. First Row, Left to Right: Miss Davidson, Willie Weiser, Marilyn Bohrofen, james Biddle, jean Oyres, Floyd Peitzman, Doris Lomax. Second Row: Bruce Andrus, Shirley Madison, joyce Weiser, Samuel Hunt. Third Row: Mary Lee Lomax, Dale johnson, Beverly Peterson, Roger Bloomfield, Ruth Kinsey, David Wiese, Sylvia Pinegar. Fourth Row: Louise Cowden, Larry Seibert, Joann Brohrofen, Melvin Wiles Ruby Lint. At the beginning of the year we organized a Citizenship Club where we A part of a democracy and learn how to work together under self government. At Halloween we presented two plays: jimmy jenkin's Halloween, and Spooks on a Strike. Between plays we had novelty songs of little spooks and Halloween spirits. A good many of our parents were present. Some educational tours were made to Des Moines to the Capitol and Historical Building. We saw The Musketeers and took a Thanksgiving dinner to the ladies at the Home for the Blind, and enjoyed visiting with them and learning how they read. We joined the Junior Red Cross and under its direction sent scrapbooks across the sea and received some interesting letters from our new foreign friends. We sent boxes to schools across the sea and at Christmas we made a chest and a bassinette and wardrobe for a doll for Broadlawns Hospital. We took our gifts to the hospital and while there sang Christmas songs. The same day we toured the Westminster Presbyterian Church. At a school Christmas Program we put on The Ruggles Christmas Carol. The characters were: Mother ----- -- Joann Bohrofen Sarah Maud--- ---Joyce Weiser Kitty -------- ------ - Ruth Kinsey Susan ------ - - - Marilyn Bohrofen Peory--- ----- Sylvia Pinegar Peter ----- --- Bobby Beckel Clement ---- - - - Lloyd Peitzman Cornelius ---- ---------- S onny Wiles Larry ------ --- Little Darryl Seibert Cn Lincoln's Birthday we held an Oratorical Contest. The eight grade memo- rized the Gettysburg Address and the seventh grade chose their favorite patriotic selection. First, second, and third places were awarded. In April we visited court and put on a mock trial. In May we will enter the Science Day Bird Contest by radio with Ames. In March we dramatized Tom Sawyer Whitewashes The Fence. Z5 W , , YEA GRIMES ? DECKED OUT SLEEPING BEAUT Y napdlzold wx --1-- A SNOWMAN , Y ----sPEcxs---- mss AMERICA TWO STOOGES HEAVY .-g-- ..!,.52. FAIR TIME x V '55 ,I M fx , . if E A sf .dmmwg5Qif 1 N --3-- W GUESS WHO ? E., BAB Y Boa SKIPPER TINY 26 GRADES FIVE AND SIX First Row, Left to Right: Dora Paghai, Rudy Wipperman, Carolyn Kallem, Larry Osterhout, Barbara Baer, Robert Hall, Susan Alberson. Second Row: Dennis Bohrofen, Daisey Madison, Carol Baer, Lavern Grief. Third Rows- Roberta Hall . LeRoy Bailey, Twila Seibert, Roger Bartelt, Phyllis Rosenberg, Marvin Bauman, judy Folk. Fourth Row: Patricia Biery, Dolores Higens, Winnie Madison, joe House, Janice Bohrofen, Barbara Booher, Karen Wiles. The following pupils were absent at the time the pictures were taken. Edwin Baer, Doris Ann Bohrofen and Gary Samson. When the last days of August and first ones of September arrive, children throughout our country eagerly await the opening of school. No different were the group of boys and girls who enrolled in the fifth and sixth grades at the Grimes School. As we took places at our chosen desks we noticed several new pupils in our room. They were Marilyn Smith and Edwin Baer from Webster School, Robert and Roberta Hall from Spring Hill and Lora Grow. This made our enrollment twenty-seven, fifteen pupils in the fifth grade and twelve in the sixth grade. In September, we studied science by observing insects in their various stages, making rock and leaf collections and taking a field hike. For an art project in October we planned and made our room decorations for Halloween. We, also, had a Halloween party and treats. During October, Shirley and Ronald McDowell moved to Des Moines. LeRoy Bailey, Patricia Biery and Dolores Higens joined us. December was another busy month. On the twentieth of December we visited the Presbyterian Church at Beaverdale to hear the Christmas story and see the electric trains. On the twenty-fourth, we had our Christmas program. Our part was The Christmas Story told in song and readings. A party was held in our room with exchange of gifts and ice cream and cake from our teacher. Gary Samson from Kelley enrolled in December. Marilyn Smith who was in the sixth grade moved away. Another pupil, Billy Jones from Waukee, was added to the fifth grade. During the spring months, we continued to enjoy educational movies and select books from the County Bookmobile. Good literature books were read to help broaden our understanding of other people. Spring decorations were made to brighten our room. A trip was, also, taken to the historical building in Des Moines which was enjoyed by all. A pleasant and successful year come to a close and we wished all a happy summer vacation. Z7 1 , if ,-. 4? l Wgff K Q W' Q Q W I 1 L 15539 N Q 1 4 1 551.1 YE : QM if 1, ,, 'E' t , M 'gfgff A , M X , Wm, ,Q wg? .,..1 uk, , 3 Lxyw . . -1 ff 52 . 1 , ' S ,, 4' Mfg ,f , h f- , ' fn X 53555 Ai I 1 kg Q I .5-5,5 5- 1,-i u f., L .. .. ., A ' 1 K imi bw' :gf ? 7 i fx ffl? Q Ma EM , it 1 S V. . , -S 1- : LW - .gk ,ji 9-V www v :fade5 .sw Q V 1 X 194.8 , 1949 L:..g5g14..., , H J' Gs' 5 1 5 ,, Q14 a A. I 1. 5 .P 5 Q Af x iii' Y. ., I W . if 4 f .ff -my mf 4 f GRADES THREE AND FOUR First Row: Left to Right: Mrs. Helen Briggs, james Tuttle, Ellen Hunt, David Bogaard, Charlotte Kay Brown, Howard Seibert jr., Carol Gintzell, William 'Casady, Betty Tuttle. Second Row: DeWayne Snyer, Betty Bailey, jerry Lint, Bob Hunt, Kay Adrian, Alfred Seibert. Third Row: Patricia Seibert, Eldon Schlenker, jane Fuson, jesse House, Phyllis Morris, Melvin Bauman, juli Work, David Lint, Ruth Bailey. Fourth Row: Judy Elder Bruce Elder, Sharon Kay Dolan, Lester Cowden, Nancy Paulson, David Roser, Karan Grimm, Yvonne House: Those enrolled in our room, but not in the picture are: David Boyles, Vivian McDowell, Vera Grow, Larry Hughes, Garold Kramer, Dorcas Wolfe, and Steve Wolfe. jackie joves joined us from Waukee and Danny Hayes, from Dallas Center after the picture had been taken. School began as usual the last Monday in August with thirty-three pupils in our room. In a few days our books had arrived and everyone seemed happy to be back after an enjoyable vacation. At Halloween we had a little party in our room and after stories and games everyone enjoyed a treat. By the end of November we were ready for a two day Thanksgiving vacation. After this we worked hard and when December 24th came we were ready for a program in the gym. We presented for our part of the program, A Living Christ- mas Tree, a song Christmas Time Is Coming and piano solos by Sharon Kay Dolan, Kay Adrian, and jane Fuson. In the afternoon we had our party, exchanged gifts and after wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, we went home for a week's vacation. The remainder of the year passed quickly and almost before we knew it, it was May Day and time to make May baskets to take to our friends. In a few more weeks, after spending nine months of fun along with lots of work we came to the close of another year ready for a well deserved vacation. GRADES ONE AND TWO First Row: Left to Right: Mrs. Ivah Butler, Eldon Bohrofen, Judi Work, Louie Booher, Nancy Alberson, junior Irving, Raedine Urfer, Victor Renda, and Beverly Savage. Second Row: Bobby Houghtaling, Beverly Walker, Douglas Samson, Jimmie Oberwetter, Karen Snyder, and Darryl Seibert. Third Row: Beverly Osborn, Ronnie Brooks, Donna Taylor, Donald Wallace, Nancy jo Papich, Willard House, Barbara House, Warren Bloomfield, and Carolyn Noe. Fourth Row: Ronnie. Morris, Marolyn Noe, Leroy Shipley, Carolyn Seibert, Bill Chambers, Sherry Benton, Merle Baer, Carla Samson, and August Knoll. Fifth Row: John Casady, Mary Lint, Lewis Bogaard, Nadine Folk, Fred Irving and jeanene Taylor. The following were absent the day the picture was taken, Edwin Bartelt, joyce Danielson Evan Bartelt, and Mary Ann Shipley. The first and second grades began the year with an enrollment of forty-four boys and girls. The following children moved away during the year to start life in another school: Norman McKay, Russel Wolfe, Roger Hughes, Terry Hughes and Dennis McKay. They have spent a happy school year working and playing together building a foundation for tomoz 1-ow's work. 29 napahota -- SITTING PRETTY M A, E J, 'zz' Q' I 4 D 91 K 9' ..-vw V T if . If BABY TIRED BUTCH SOBER 4 OF A KIND ' , W ,, H- U U'-:Q , L FULLMERINIE ,X 5 I I V sr-IY Q Alvb -.gli 1 ha- 'A' QP Sm ' A 1' ' Qtivg- I t Y,:',.3-t ICICLE QE M H' lm coox , .I gy' , .:, 5 , ,Q C w . b I E . 1. T M D H I. H E N' 1 0 A 0 R A D T -F'RESHlE- 5 WAITING CHIEF COOK HOT SHOT YOUNGEN YOUNG LOVERS ousss WHO? SMILE AT THE BIRDIE UP OR DOWN 1, 30 LEGS OLD LOVERS TIRED AGAIN Eff? K - 1 A if-F U. fl 1.1. .- jw, , ffl '- ' , i ' 1 Vw 'sr'- 3 , 1. 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' .1 , 413' '- 53 ' I H' . f I :in Q ., '- 1 Q. 5 :J , , . t. u, -A , flgigi 5-km J- 1 ' 4 ,WI PWA j ..':. , rj ' ., H Q ,gf-, A13-,941 if E M . 'X -P 1,,,1.vf ,. :,. 5,-Qu I I . 4 :Tumi-2. ,V-I . L .,-ai.r..s.sgi.1w,sq,L- FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Donald Kallem, Sam Price, Lowell Meiers, jim Seibert, Richard Kohla james Weller, jim Pinegar, Donald Collins. SECOND ROW: Coach Fullmer, George Booher, Bob Wright, Martin Lint, Dan Beauchamp David Hammond, Rodney Hall, Herbert Wilson. SCHOOL SONG We're loyal to you Grimes Hi The red and the black, Grimes Hi We'll back you to stand---'Gainst the best in the land For we know you have sand, Grimes Hi--Rah: Rah! So crack out that ball, Grimes Hi We're backing you all, Grimes Hi Our team is our fame protector--Oh boys for we expe Victory from you, Grimes Hi. Fling out that dear old flag, the black and the red Lean on your sons and daughters forging ahead Like men of old alliance--Placing reliance, Shouting defiance--Owski, Wow: Wow! Amid the broad green plains that nourish the land For honest labor and for learning to stand, And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear Ala Mater, Grimes Hi. 33 C GR IMES WILDCATS FOOTBALL On August 26th fifteen boys turned out for football practice. There were two Seniors, three juniors, three Sophomores, and seven Freshmen. Lowell Fullmer, the new coach, introduced himself and issued the boys their football suits. After two or three' hard weeks of practice, we played our first game with Altoona. We were defeated Z2 to Z0 on Altoona's field. The Wildcats played Bondurant on their homecoming and came through with a victory. At the half time, jim Pinegar, who was elected captian for the year, crowned Evelyn Wipperman as queen of the homecoming. James Weiser and jim Pinegar both Seniors were listed with jack North's All- State players of the year. With the handicap of losing fine lettermen last year the boys had a fairly good season. They won four and lost three. The record for the year is as follows: Altoona Lost There U rbandale W on Here Urbandale Won The re Mitchelville Won Here Bondurant Won Here Woodside Lost There Runnells Lost Here BASEBALL The baseball boys assembled together in the gyrn for limbering up exercises on Wednesday, February Z3rd. The first twenty minutes were used playing catch, then the pitchers and catchers were lectured on fundamentals, etc. We remained inside until good weather came, then we moved outside for real practice. The following fifteen men reported for practice. Jimmie Pinegar, third base, Don Mills, first base, james Weiser, catcher, Dick Kohls, pitcher, David Hammond, outfield, Martin Lint, outfield, Bob Wright, outfield, Don Kallerrv, pitcher, Herbert wilson, outfield, Dan Beauchamp, outfield, Rodney Hall, pitcher, Lowell Meier, infield, Sam Price, short stop, Don Collins, infield. Games are being arranged with North, of Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale, Polk City, New Virginia and Granger. 34 August Septembe r Octobe r November December january February March April May SCHOOL DAIR Y --School Started -jim Weiser tardy for the first time. --Tri-County teachers meeting at Ames. --Freshman initiation. --First football game at Altoona. --First history quiz. --First County Extension Movie. --Weiser's five minutes late. --Football game here with Mitchelville. --Football game with Bondurant here. --Football game with Woodside there. --Last Football game Runnells. --Political rally. --First basketball practice. --School election. --Teachers meeting. --Junior Class Play. --Another history quiz. --First Basketball game at Truro. --First Band rehearsal. --First home basketball game. --Rosenburg excused at two-forty to haul hogs. --Thanksgiving Vacation. --Girls' Glee Club rehearsal. --Mrs. johnson's Parakeet died. --Christmas Vacation. --Semester tests. --End of First semester. --Grimes High attended Gov. Beardsley inaguration --Don Mills goes on two weeks cruise. --No school-big snow storm. --Mills returns from cruise. --Al Hawals movie. --Baseball Clinic at Dowling. --Polk County LQ. tests. --George Washington's birthday. --Last basketball game. --First baseball practice. -junior High Fun Night. --Girls' State Tournament --Movies. -junior High Tournament Elkhart. --P. T. A. --Boys' State Basketball Tournament. --James Weiscr Tardy again. --First day of spring. --Baseball game. - -junior -Senior Banquet. --Easter. --Carl's Burgess Venterloquist. --May day. --Baseball game . --Boys' Sectional Baseball Tournament. Class night. - -Baccalaureate - - -Commencement, - -School Ends . 35 :- s if 'iz' ,, A 49: .1 s 52 X . . L ff QW K J gg W W W E bi . K S.: 1 ' fgfli , :xl , gy BOYS' BASKETBALL Back Row: Left to Right: Herbert Wilson, Lowell Meyers, Robert Wright, David Hammond. Front Row: Martin Lint, Daniel Beauchamp, jim Pinegar, james Seibert, Samuel Price, Rodney Hall, Donald Kallem. The Grimes High School boys won only four games this season. The team was however composed of underclassmen so the future should be better. Only one Senior and one junior was on the squad. jim Pinegar was high scorer for the season with 231 points. jim Seibert was next with 119 points. The boys are looking forward to a successful season next year. DATE OPPONENT WE THEY November Truro 30 44 November Waukee 30 39 November Polk City 21 25 November Woodward Z9 51 December Polk City 23 Z9 December Urbandale Z9 38 December Granger 27 35 December Altoona 44 72 December Johnston 41 59 December Woodward 39 60 December Elkhart 35 33 january Granger 37 35 january Johnston 18 40 january U rbandale 31 4 3 january She ldahl 31 49 january Elkhart 35 48 january Ankeney fCo. Tournj Z7 68 February De Soto 42 23 February Sheldahl 35 65 February Mitchellville 40 32 February Altoona 32 59 February Sectional at Granger 32 38 fPolk City, CAN YOU IMAGINE Sam Price-Being ambitious. Dan Beauchamp-Looking like Charles Atlas. Rheta Weise-In the middle of love affairs. Shirley Paulson-Without Chuck B. Rodney Hall-Getting an A in Manual Training. Beverly Wiles -Plump. Robert Wright-With small feet. Marilyn Seibert-Staying home nights. Verna Wipperman-Running around like her sister. Martin Lint-Not trying to date joy Denton. David Hammond-Being Polite. Ethel Bounjour-Not giggling. Ronald Rosenberg-Not trying to date Marilyn S. Richard Kohls-With long hair. Colleen Lomax-Having a steady, not cheating in school work. Dale Schlueter-Walking. 37 GIRLS' BASKETBALL Back Row: Left to Right: Coach Lowell Fullmer, Ethel Bonjour, Beverly Wiles, Pat O'Donne11, Rita Weise, Verna Wipperman, Bev Booher, Carolyn Mills, Marilyn Seibert, Anna Mae Bauman, Ann Kinsey, Shirley Paulson, Evelyn Wipperman, joy Denton, Elizabeth Bauman. The Grimes girls played twenty-eight ball games this season including the tournaments, winning thirteen and losing fifteen. joy Denton with 2.87 points was high score for the year. Eve Wipperman the only Senior on the squad was next with 219 points. The girls should go a long ways next season. Competition this season was keen and it shall be keener next season. November Truro November Waukee November Polk City November Granger fCoaches Clinic, November Woodward December Polk City December Urbandale December Granger December Altoona December Johnston December Woodward December Elkhart january Granger january Johnston janua ry U rbandale january Sheldahl january Elkhart January Runnells fCounty Tournament, january Polk City january Ankeny january Sheldahl February Woodside fSectionalj February Granger February Johnston February De Soto February Sheldahl February Mitchellville February 18 Altoona Z6 Z8 CAN YOU IMAGINE Herbert Wilson-With a date. Ronald Baer-Being a star on the basketball team. Anne Kinsey-Thinking of someone besides A. K. Lowell Meirs -Quiet. Anna Mae Bauman-Not being boy crazy. Patty O'Donnell-Minding her own business. Donald Collins-Not making mad passionate love. Donald Kalem-Not talking to Anne Kinsey. 38 iw VITIES l JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The junior Class play was held November 12, 1948. The characters of the play were: Mr. john Morgan --- --- Dale Schleuter Silas Dobbins ----- ------ R ichard Kohls Flickie Nelson -- ---- Elizabeth Bauman Betty Phillips --- ------ Carolyn Mills joan Parker. ---- --- Verna Wipperman Mrs. Guarino --- ------ Stella Pinegar Antonia Guarino--- -- - Beverly Booher Bill Lindsay -------- ------ J im Siebert Mr. Oscar Pozenby--- ----- George Booher Willie Woodson ------------- ---- R Onald Rosenburg Evalina Bumpass ------------ -------- J oy Denton Mrs. Reginald Vanderventer ---- ---- V irginia Collins Miss Pidgie McDougal ----------------- Colleen Lomax This was a play with a different twist. It is laid in the waiting room of a small - wayside railroad station on a dark and stormy night. A strange and conglomerate mixture of people are thrown together when a fast train was derailed and the passengers came inside to wait for a relief train, among them were three peppy and attractive college girls on their way back to school: a young man who is a student at the law schoolg a fat mittle-aged, good natured Italian woman and her children: the wealthy and haughty Mrs. Reginald Vanderventer, who looks down her nose at the other travelers. Then there is a nosey old maid, Miss Pidgie McDougal, who spends her time finding out other peoples business, or trying tog also a peculiar looking deaf man who has a mysterious old suitcase which he never let out of his hand, thus whetting Miss Pidgie's ingrowing curiousity. There is an engaged couple - the girl being flighty and domineering and the young man henpecked but managed to escape her clutches now and then. The best comedy part is that of Silas Dobbins, who worked around the station, sweeping and putting coal into the old stove. He keeps the others laughing with his native wit. The crowd was thrown into a pandemonium when Mrs. Vanderventer discovers that her 510,000 string of pearls is missing. Someone in the room had them, but who? Miss Pidgie, with her natural tendency for sleuthing, looked for them and finally found them in the most unexpected place--the lunch basket of Mrs. Guarino, who was thus put in a tough spot. In spite of the evidence against her, Bill Lindsay, the prospective lawyer, was convinced that she was innocent. He announced that he was going to hold a prelimenary trial and appoint a judge, jury, etc. He himself defended Mrs. Guarino. In a clever way he cleared her and exposed the guilty party. Then Miss Pidgie put over a smart trick and found out what was in the mysterious suitcase of Mr. Pozenby--much to her regret. 41 BAND Left to right, Sitting - Colleen Lomax, Elizabeth Bauman, Ronald Baer, Virginia Collins, Rheta Weise, Evelyn Wipperman, joy Denton, Anna Mae Bauman, David Hammond, Donald Kallem, Melvin Wiles, Loyd Peitzman, Dale johnson. Standing - Marilyn Bohrofen, Marilyn Seibert, Robert Wright, Mr. Leach, David Weise, Carolyn Mills. Mr. Rich from Des Moines was our instructor at the beginning of the year. He resigned by doctor's orders. At the beginning of the second semester Mr. Leach took over his work. We made three public appearances, at our homecoming, at class night and at commencement . GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Left to Right: Sitting . - Beverly Booher, Stella Pinegar, Elizabeth Bauman, Virginia Collins, Patricia O'Donnell, Shirley Paulson, Rheta Weise, Colleen Lomax, Verna Wipperman, Ethel Bonjour, Beverly Wiles. Standing - Marilyn Seibert, Anna Mae Bauman, Anne Kinsey, Carolyn Mills, Evelyn Wipperman, joy Denton. Mr. Rich had charge of our Glee Club and had to give it up when he resigned. We made public appearances at the junior Play, the Freshman and Sophomore Play and at the Christmas Program. CAN YOU IMAGINE james Seibert-With a true love affair. George Booher-Going steady. Colleen Lomax-Having a steady, not cheating in school work. joy Denton-Not in l-o-v-e. Virginia Collins-Out of her teens. Stella Pinegar-With short blonde hair. Elizabeth Bauman-Being a forward on the basketball team. Evie Wipperman-Getting an A in history. James Weiser-On time, lTo school that isj. Don Mills -Being an A student. jim Pinegar-Not flirting. Ronald Rosenberg-Without a pouch. Mrs. Schlueter-Enjoying a ride on the fire escape. Mrs. johnson-eating. Mr. Fullmer-Not eating and giving everyone A in the school year. The Faculty-Not giving tests daily. The Students -Everyone having all of their lessons one day. Mr. Hall-Making a short speech. Ann S.-Not making eyes at james S. Pat S.-Without a date. jim W.-With a date. Betty S.-Not strutting. 43 FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE PLAY The Freshman Sophomore Play So Help Me Hannah was held January 31, 1949. The Characters of the play were: --- -- Rheta Wiese Mrs. Bascomb --- Willie Bascomb --- ------ Rodney Hall Joan --------------- - - Willie The W hispe r Patricia O'Donnell ---- ------Sammy Price Annie --------------- ---- S hirley Paulson Freddie Baldwin ---- Claudette -------- Mabel ---------- Hannah Waters - - - Mrs . Van Astor - - - Deanna Van Astor ---- Officer ----------- Sergeant Devine - - - - - - -- Ronald Baer - - - - - Ethel Bonjour Anna Mae Bauman - - - Marilyn Seibert ----- Anne Kinsey --- Beverly Wiles - ---- Robert Wright --- Herbert Wilson George Graham ------- --- --------- Donald Collins Willie Bascomb never could say No so when a mysterious stranger Willie the Whisper, appears at the Bascomb home Willie of course buys it--with Mother's money. Mrs. Bascomb is called away from home and leaves fifty-dollars with her son to give Mrs. Van Astor a social light as a donation to the fund for Homeless Dogs . Willie has promised his sweetheart, Hannah, that he will raise fifty-dollars to help her with her Temple of New Dawn Fund. Freddie Baldwin, one of the Town's richest gay-boys calls to rave about his latest heart crush and bets Willie that he cannot say No for twenty-four hours. Willie accepts the wager with the fifty- dollars for the Homeless Dogs. He will win--give Hannah the fifty dollars and his troubles will be over! That's what he thinks! The cook leaves and dinner must be prepared by Hannah, Willie and his sister joan for their guests, Mrs. Van Astor and her daughter, Deanna, whom Freddie recognizes as the girl of his dreams. Many complications arise, Freddie acts as butler, a bill collector is introduced as Freddie, Mabel Bascomb, Willie's country cousin comes to visit, but Willie finally wins the bet, and a situation very puzzling to the Officers is ironed out. 44 HISTORY OF GRIMES P.T.A. HOT LUNCH PROGRAM On january 8, 1948 a committee was appointed to investigate P. T. A. projects for promotion. This committee after several meetings and discussions presented to the Grimes P. T. A. on March ll, 1948 the following projects worthy of consider- ation. Hot lunch, lighting in grade rooms, additional playground equipment, and the music program. At this March meeting it was moved that the hot lunch project be accepted and a committee be appointed to work with the School Board on the project. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. At the April 8, 1948, P. T. A. meeting it was reported that the School Board on March 19, had agreed to advance S500 toward the Hot Lunch Project and that the project would cost approximately 31500. A carnival was suggested as a means of raising money for the Hot Lunch Program, and accepted by the P. T. A. At the May 3, 1948 meeting a report of the financial success of the P. T. A. Hot Lunch carnival was given as 5755.47 net profit and that Hot Lunch trays had been purchased. On September 9, 1948 it was reported that the Hot Lunch Committee had met sev- eral times during the summer and that the various school committees had decided that the old shop room should become the Hot Lunch room: that much equipment had been purchased for the programg and, that help was needed to make the program a reality. On October 11, 1948 the state supervisor of the Hot Lunch Program outlined the purpose and the operation of the Hot Lunch Program to the executive committee of the P. T. A. At the October 13, 1948 P. T. A. meeting a report was given on the purchases made regarding the plumbing costs, the lumber costs necessary for the conversion, and additional equipment needed or equipment needed by borrowing. The first Hot Lunch was served on November 15, 1948 and the program was a reality as a working part of the Grimes Independent School Educational program. Much could be said regarding the active part taken by citizens of the community in making the Hot Lunch Program a success but here our desire is to pass upon the history of the Grimes P.T.A. Hot Lunch Program without giving just credit to the many who participated in its development. However our appreciation goes to those who actively assisted in any phase of its being. BERTELLE'S BIRD CIRCUS On the evening of September 8th the people of this community were entertained by Mr. Bertelle's Bird Circus. There were many interesting birds from every corner of the earth. The birds were trained to do various stunts, The crowd was excited when one of the birds flew out into the audience. An enjoyable time was had by all. VENTRILOQUIST AND MAGICIAN On the afternoon of April 20th, Carl Burgress the Fun Maker, entertained the entire student body. His acts both magician and ventriloquist were greatly enjoyed by all. The program was sponsored by the activity fund. It was free entertainment. 45 KSO RADIO BROADCAST On December 30th, 1948 a group of students from Grimes High School took part in bringing the program Careers in the Making to you. The name of our topic was Careers In Medicine. The Freshman Class chose four representatives to answer questions on this topic, thought up by the student body. These four were: Patricia O'Donnell, Ronald Baer, Rheta Wiese, and Rodney Hall. The remainder of the class asked the questions. This program was transcribed on December Zlst, from the high school assembly. A lot of work was spent on this topic, but we feel that it was very worth while. VISUAL EDUCATION --BOOKMOBILE The bookmobile which furnished us with movies and very fine books included Grimes again this year. It came to us once a month and some of the fields it covered included science, history, geography, travel, and safety. These movies were always shown in different groups, first the grades from one to six, then the junior high and high school. The ones shown to the grades were of a different class, that is they were easier for them to understand. The grade children enjoyed picking out the books of their choice. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM At one o'clock on December 24th. the high school assembled for a short Christ- mas program. First on the program jim Pinegar, master of ceremonies, introduc- ed the three Dinning Sisters. The sisters turned out to be jim Seibert, Lowell Meiers, and David Hammond, dressed in green crepe paper skirts. They sang Buttons and Bows. Then Mr. Rich recited a poem, which everyone thought was quite humorous. After this Marilyn Seibert read a Christmas reading The Little Match Girl. The gifts were passed out by Coach Fullmer with the help of Sam Price and Rheta Weise. After everyone had opened their presents and were starting to settle down, the teachers passed out ice cream and cake to the student body. Mr. Hall then gave a short speech and dismissed the high school. The students all left with a smile on their faces thinking of the week of vacation they were going to have. We award this space to all those, especially Mr. Thorpe of Thorpe Publications who helped make possible this annual. 46 ROLLING ALONG Listen my friends and bend your ears I'1l tell you the history of our five cavaliersf ' Two jim's, Don, Evelyn and Ann l'l1 tell you their history as much as I can. Lets take jim--like Paul Revere Who'd rather go with Liz than study we fear, He's just like an owl who sleeps all day And rides at night in Liz's old modelay. He started to school as a shy little mut But now he's in high school, he's a first class nut. Don't take us serious I'm fooling you know jim's a swell guy and we hate to see him go. jim Weiser is next as we go down the row He's big and brawny and moves mighty slow. His favorite sport is playing pool Thats why he's always late for school. When he studies, he studies hard But when he doesn't he's quite a card, And though he has made success rather slow He like the rest will also go. Don is next of our five cavaliers He's tall and slim and been with us two years. He joined the navy and went on a cruise But he came back, unharmed and unbruised. He first started to school as a little tot 'Now that he's a Senior he thinks he's pretty hot. He drives around in a De Soto Green, And now at last he's completed his dream. Evelyn, the blonde of the Senior Class At the end of the year she will also pass And a temper at times, that you'd better watch out When you see her face light up with a pout. Evelyn is a steady to school every year And now she has finished her high school career. She leaves her ability to always be on time And is valedictorian of 1949. Now Ann, the new one of the bunch Has joined the Seniors in the past three months. She's tall and slender and has made quite a hit With a boy whose a junior and quite a half-wit. We don't know much of her high school years But she was very active in sports we hear. She has finished her work, and did her best And now she has completed her climb to success. We've told you their history as much as we cang Two jim's, Don, Evelyn and Ann. They leave us now in the middle of May, We wish we could go but we have to stay. 47 Oqufog 'capgg it ,i A fi Llllpqnplllllsulliy Illlilfliflil lUi3.Hl..l'I.l.l. 48 fT Beaver Valley Cunning Co Brcmdfs Funeral Home LAS CENTER Rinehart Implement Co. International Trucks - Farm Equipment Tractors - Refrigerators - Dairy Equipment Repair Parts - Service Phone 4171 Dallas Center Iowa Dr. W. A. Castles, M. D. Office Phone 3941 - Residence Phone 3641 Dallas Center Iowa Phillips Tank Wagon Service Gasoline - Grease - Oil Parker 84 Wiles Harold Parker Melvin Wiles West Des Moines Grimes Phone 202 Phone 16 Grimes W C ongratulations Of J. STEWART C www , '5, V737 ,W iv-flf'3f-A Nga-fx N if O. INC Iovxa ' ' C ongratulations Senior s ' ' Hy-Line Poultry Forms 1:15 - 11 Street Des Moines, Iowa Breeding Farms Located At Johnson, Dallas Center, and Waukee Iowa State Distributor s CSSH3 The Pi1ot's Airplane Congratulations To The Class of 1949 Airways, Incorporated Beaver Field Des Moines, Iowa Congratulations And Best Wishes To The Class Of 1949 Ammer's Hardware Phone 126 Grimes Iowa Des Moines Bank St Trust Co. Deposits Insured Des Moines Grimes Cash Buyer For Livestock A11 Types AI Richardson Grimes Stockyard O L I V E R Finest in Farm Machinery Bert S. Dunbar Sales - Service - Phone 32 Grirnes Iowa ROBERT'S TAVERN Beer - Pool -Q Pop - Candy Lyle And Leah GRIMES PLUMBING AND HEATING Congratulations To The Seniors Of 1949 Phone 84 Grimes Iowa SLOAN PIERCE LUMBER COMPANY Lumber - Paint - Cement - Grain Complete Line of Nutrena Feeds J. B. Crum, Manager Everything To Build Anything BestWishes From BOESEN THE FLORIST Complirnents of DR. R. W. FINCH Veterinarian Phone 3302 Grimes Iowa WHITACRE TEXACO SERVICE U.S. Tires - Batteries Greasing - Washing Highway 64 - Phone 4311 Dallas Center Iowa FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE AND LIGHTNING Insurance Association ' H. S. Fox, Secretary Dallas Center Iowa Best Wishes To The Graduation Class Of 1949 KINGMAN'S Congratulations Seniors THE' GRIMES CITIZEN Your Home Town Newspaper For The Past 20 Years Printing - Publishing R. E. Thorpe, Publisher GOODS COFFEE SHOP Cigaretts - Sandwiches - Short Orders .T ohnston Iowa Compliments of ANDERSON - ERICKSON DAIRY 2229 Hubbell Avenue Des Ivloines Iowa S i l 1-1 in - 1-L - 1- GRIMES NEWS IN DALLAS CFNTER TIMFTS Garth Mann, Editor and Publisher Dallas Center, Iowa - Phone 4811 Wilma lvl. Collins, Grimes News Fiditor Grimes, Iowa - Phone 63 A. V. K E' L L O G G Dentist Phone 2371 Dallas Center Iowa BRENTON STATE BANK Congratulations and Best Wishes To The 1949 Graduation Class Dallas Center Iowa Authorized Sales and Service Ford Cars, Trucks and Tractors Dearborn Implements BURNETT NLOTOR COIVIPANY Dallas Center Phone 4081 Iowa Willard Batteries - Kendall Oils ' Accessories - General Repairing KOHLS GARAGE Dick Kohls - Phone 32. Grimes Iowa Best Wishes To The Graduation Class Of 1949 Dr. R. V. Templeton, D. O. C ongratulations Senior Class of 1949 GRIMES BARBER SHOP Visit Your Barber Regularly Charles Fletchall, Proprietor Collins Freight Lines - Des Moines Co-operative Grimes - Dairy Route Z1 PULLEY FREIGHT LINE Dean Collins-Owner 3900 E. 14th Street, Des Moines-Phone 38038 Grimes Phone 63 Des Moines MAC'S BUNGALOW Steaks - Chicken A Good Place To Meet And A Good Place To Eat W. H. McGrath Phone 5989 Z BRIGGS ELECTRIC ROTO ROOTER SEWER SERVICE Bottle Gas and Appliances Frank lvl. Briggs - Phone 35 Grimes Iowa D O ' V QW Congratulations f W4 ,Q sw -p MERLE H. WIESE .9 Q, 45 CR ofon 9 Standard Oil Company, Agent Phone 19 Grimes O Iowa' DANIELS' STORE Gr oceries-Meats-General Mer chandise Featuring Monarch Finer Foods - Red Ball Rubber Foot Wear I Big Smith Work Clothing - Yankee-Doodle Gloves and Mittens Wilcox Gay-Reccrf-ling Radios-Telephone 23 Congratulations And Every Good Wish To The Class Of 1949 H. M. MENEOUGH FRIAR'S BRIARDALE FOOD STORE Frozen Foods - Meats and Groceries - Ice Cream Congratulations To The Seniors of 1949 T. Ni. Friar Phone 38 G1-il-nes Congratulations From RASH GROCERY AND MARKET John and Evelyn Dolan HOUSE BROTHERS GARAGE General Automobile and Tractor Repairing Body Work - Painting - Welding Phone 36 Grimes Iowa Grimes WOODRING SERVICE STATION Texaco Products Battery Charging - Grease - Oil Pop And Candy Ora Woodring - Phone 90 Iowa Grimes BEAIVPS SERVICE STATION Phillips Products Gas - Oil - Tires - Radios Washing And Greasing Bus Beam - Phone 87 Iowa Des Moines ADAMSON POULTRY Thanks For Past Business Looking Forward To Future Dealing W. W. Adamson - O. E. Adamson 4412 Douglas Avenue - Phone 7-1044 Iowa De s Moine s SELLNER BROTHERS Walt and A1 Best Wishes To The Class of '49 Deep Rock Petroleum Products Johnson, Iowa Phone-7-6115, 3-8121 - Grirnes Phone 9-602, 9308 WALL IMPLEMENT COMPANY J'ohn Deere Quality Farm Equipment Sales And Service F. M. Wall Dallas Center Woodward WHITACRE GIFT SHOP Leah Whitacre - Charles E. 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