Homer High School - Homerian Yearbook (Homer, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1954 volume:

r . «iNk • --....i � _ - '• J - % Ut ; t954 1 olamc 3 a PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1954 HOMEB HIGH SCHOOL HOMER, ILLINOIS We, the Senior Class of 1953-54, wish to dedicate this Homerian to our class sponsor, Miss Jettie Hocker, who has worked so faithfully and unselfishly in guiding us through our four cherished years at Homer High. It is our fondest hope that the future years will bring as much happiness to her as she gave to us during our seemingly short stay here at Homer High. May the best of good fortune come to her in everything she does. 2 3 7'aMe (fattestfo rfcttHiHiaOutfioK 0la4Ae Activities At Uetics eatunes 4 Ralph Messman Lee Summers James Allison Lawrence Havard Irvin Wakefield Dr. Roy King Student Council The Student Council members are from left to right: sitting; Clyde Smith, Bill Mouser, Fred White-President, Dick Dutton, Glorene Messman-Secretary, Judy Ramsey: standing: Carolyn Strohl, Bill Stauter Leroy Gurnea-Vice President, Deanna Temple-Treasurer. Well, it seems as though this group of people have been very good managers of money. They have brought the council treasury out of the red into a very good financial standing. One of the many things that the council sponsored this year was the carnival, which was enjoyed by most of the students and people of the community. The Council sponsored the assembly programs which the students of the high school enjoyed and took part in. The members tried to have at least one program a week, but sometimes the student talent seemed very limited. We must admit it is plentiful enough, if only some of them weren't too bashful to participate. The Student Council seemed to take over their jobs very well this year. At least, more than they have in the past. All of the dates which were to be reserved for some class activity had to be passed through the council. They also tried to keep the bleachers clean by penalizing anyone who walked on the bleachers. This v(ould have worked if there was some way of enforcing this. The members of the 1953-54 student council have enjoyed working with and for the rest of the students of Homer High School. 7 Jettie Hooker (Miss) 'faculty Marilyn Ward (Mrs.) Roland Wickiser J. C. Busenhart Floyd Fuller Norma Jean Young (Mrs.) 8 John T. Brown 9 Dean Toppe For he's a jolly good fellow. Barbara Allen Silence, when nothing need be said, is the eloquence of discretion. Delores Chism From a little spark may burst a mighty flame.” Ralph Spencer Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.” . William Mouser My thoughts are longer than my words. Gayle Wakefield If there are harmonicas in heaven, he'll play one. Jerry Fisk The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure and pleasure my business. Sallv White So wise, so gay—she cannot live long single. Glorene Messman She is so frank, so fair, so kind, her match is mighty hard to find. Franklin Porter A quiet mind is richer than a crown. Willard Rothermel True to his work, his word, and his friends. Pete Bradley None can be his equal. Larry Taylor He has a smile for every boy, two for every girl. Dorothv Nash She has a will, a wit, and an opinion of her own. Delores Courtney Michael Robinson She smiles and they There is a time for speaking smile right back. Md a time for beinS sti11 Robert Hudson Would I that I were as ambitious as I am good natured. Wayne Fisher Time! I dare thee to discover such a youth and such a lover! Ronnie Dodd Everybody's friend nobody's enemy. Fred White He'll fight for his class from the first to the last for he's a jolly good fellow. Joanne Christian Irma Wienke Larrv Peters ’The girl with the smile Sweet as May and � .It� s nice to be naturai when is the girl worth while.” always gay. you're naturally nice.” Derryl Wakefield Robert Danner jim Lynch V? Dan McKenzie Larry Marlowe Charles Buck Patricia King Mary Lee Messmar. James Mullins Sara Courtney William Stauter 12 Leroy Gurnea Madeline Mullir. Betty Jones Clifford Evans Norma Strohl Alyce Wycoff Donald Danner Rose Kinney Byron Dodd Rochelle Riggs Robert Swisher 13 F. Griffin Glenda Block Ralph McCoy Lois Lube Ronald Allen E. Collison Larry Bolt Hester Pruitt Don Edminson Linda King Bruce Buck Diana Evans Max Bear L. Henderson Dan Robinson Joyce Place Joe Humphrey Tom Mast Nancy Wickiser Ronnie Bradley Sandra Jackson Don Talbert Carolyn Strohl Ted xxitton ?. axine Davison Seated left to right: Barbara Allen, Parlimentariai Rochelle Riggs, Vice-President; Deanna Temple, Treasurer; Joanne Christian, President; Alyce Wycoff, Secretary; Glorene Messman, Reporter; Mrs. Young, Advisor. First row left to right: S. Burton, M. Mast, A. Wycoff, D. Temple, J. Christian, B. Allen, R. Riggs, G. Messman, I. Wienke, S. White. Second row: B. Jones, R. Kinney, E. Collisson, L. Lube, M. Davison, H. Pruitt, N. Wickiser, N. Summers, G. Block, J. Place, J. Ramsey, N. Strohl. Third row; L. Henderson, D. Nash, C. Strohl, D. Evans, L. King, M. Mullis, O. Bear, S. Courtney, D. Chism, Nancy Holzinger, G. Buck, Mrs. Young, A. Wakefield, O. Wienke, L. Ford, P. King, S. Jackson, C Miller, G. Mullis, D. Courtney. Left to right: Mr. Fuller, Jim Lynch, Jim Mullins, Bill Mouser, Earl Donley, Standing, Larry Peters. Kneeling: B. Swisher, Taylor. First row: Mr. Fuller, D. Taylor, Jin Mullins, L. Mitchell, R. Allen, M. Bear, Second row: J. Lynch, B. Mouser, L. Peters, D. Toppe, E. Donley, W. Fisher, W. Roth- ermel. 16 Standing: Wayne Fisher, Dorothy Nash and Dean Toppe. Seated: Delores Courtney, Jerry Fisk, and Nancy Holzinger. Seni i Joanne Christian, Fred White, Larry Taylor, and Irma Wienke. Delores Chism, Barbara Allen, Glorene Messman, Sallie White, and Ralph Spencer. % Rochelle Riggs, Clyde Smith, Alyce Wycoff, Madeline Mullis, Dick Dutton, and Clifford Evans. L Standing: Don Danner. Seated: Marlene Mast, Carol Miller, and Bob Swisher. 17 Betty Jones, Norma Strohl, Leroy Gurnea, and Rose Kinney. Seated left to right: M. Mast, A. Wycoff, D. Temple, J. Christian, R. Riggs, G. Messman, I. Wienke, S. White. Second row: S. Burton, C. Strohl, D. Evans, M. Mullis, O. Bear, S. Courtney, N. Strohl, D. Chism. Third row: D. Courtney, L. Ford, P. King, A. Wakefield, C. Miller, G. Mullis, N. Holzinger. Left to right: R. Riggs, A. Wakefield, D. Chism, D. Courtney, J. Christian, S. Burton, D. Temple. Left to right: N. Strohl, M. Mullis, M. Mast, S. White, G. Messman, C. Miller, G. Mullis, C. Strohl, S. Courtney Left to right: T. Mast, J. Fisk, T. Dutton, D. Dutton, R. McCoy, W. Fisher, L. Taylor, P. Bradley. 18 Tatler Staff: Seated from left to right; Larry Taylor, Nancy Holzinger, Glorene Messman, Dorothy Nash, Sallie White, Wayne Fisher. Standing from left to right; Norma Strohl, Judy Ramsey, Madeline Mullis, Betty Jones, Carol Miller, Glenda Mullis, Delores Chism, Marlene Mast, Willard Rothermel, Gayle Wakefield, Rose Kinney, Sara Courtney. Office Force: Seated from left to right; Glorene Messman, Dorothy Nash. Standing from left to right; Joanne Christian, Sally White. Librarians: Seated from left to right; Alyce Wycoff, Glenda Mullis, Sallie White, Nancy Wickiser. Standing from left to right; Betty Jones, Arlene Wakefield, Gayle Wakefield, Nedra Summers, and Miss Hocker. 19 Kneeling from left to right: Shirley Burton; Joyce Place; Elizabeth Collisson; Arlene Wakefield; Delores Courtney; Sara Courtney; Rose Kinney. Standing from left to right: Deanna Temple; Opal Bear; Alyce Wycoff; Dale Jones; Barbara Allen; Bob Allen; Donald Robertson; Ronnie Allen; Ted Dutton; Bill Stauter; Carolyn Strohl; Mr. Gordon Palmer. a zo VI CT y Dorothy Nash Barbara Allen Bill Mouser Glorene Messman Larry Taylor Joanne Christian 706m 706 S. A. R. D. A. R. Prettiest Girl Handsomest Boy Friendliest Larry Taylor Fred White Delores Courtney Joanne Christian Best Personality Larry T ay lo r Joanne Christian Prettiest Eyes Larry Taylor Marlene Mast Best Figure Larry Taylor Delores Courtney Best Athlete Bob Danner Rochelle Riggs Cutest Tommy Mast Nancy Wickiser Best Posture Don Danner Delores Courtney Nicest Smile Dick Dutton Irma Wienke Most Conceited Wayne Fisher Shirley Burton Favorite Teacher Mr. Wickiser Miss Hocker Nicest Complexion Tommy Mast Nancy Wickiser Most Likely to Succeed Leroy Gurnea Joanne Christian Laziest Ralph McCoy Maxine Davison Prettiest Teeth Larry Taylor Glorene Messman Ideal Couple Ralph Spencer Deanna Temple Biggest Flirt Wayne Fisher Shirley Burton Prettiest Hair Tommy Mast Marlene Mast Most Popular Dick Dutton Joanne Christian Wittiest Jerry Fisk Lois Lube, Maxine Davison Fastest T alker Pete Bradley Sandra Jackson Best Girlfriend Best Boyfriend Mike Robinson Delores Courtney 21 SENIOR ACTIVITIES Barbara Allen; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorusl, 2, 3, 4; FHA1,2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; FHA Parliamen- tarian 4; Homerian 4. Pete Bradley; Boys Chorus; Basketball 1,2; Football 1; Stage Manager 3; Homerian 4. Delores Chism; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Junior Play; Joanne Christian; Class Vice President 1; Se etary 4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Secretary 3; President FHA 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Cheerleader 4; Harmonettes 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Girls Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Delores Courtney; FHA1,2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Cheerleader Basketball 3,4; Football 4; Harmonettes 4. Ronald Dodd; Stage Manager 3,4; Basketball and Football Manager 1,2; Secretary of Class 1; Track Manager 2; Homerian 4. Wayne Fisher; FFA1,2, 3, 4; Reporter 1; Basketball 1,2, 3; Track 1,2,3; Chorus 2,3,4; Football 3,4; Senior Plav: Tatler Staff 4. Jerry Fisk; Transferred from OakwoodTownshipHighSchool 3: Basketball 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Chorus 3, 4. Bob Hudson; Stage Manager 3, 4. Glorene Messman; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President Class 2;Tatler Staff 3, 4; Co-Editor 4; Melodaires 4; Student Council 4; Junior Play; Senior Play. Bill Mouser; Band 1,2; FFA 1,2,3, 4; Vice President 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 2,3; Student Council 2,3,4; Homecoming King Candidate 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Junior Play. Dorthy Nash; Champaign Senior High 1.2.3: Tatler Co-Editor 4; Senior Play; Homerian; Office Force- FHA 4. Larry Peters; FFA 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1; Student Council 1; Junior Play. Sonny Porter: Ogden High School 3; Football 4. Mike Robinson; Student Council 1; Basketball 1,2,4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Homecoming Can- didate 2. Willard Rothermel: Basketball 1, 2, 4; FFA 2, 3, 4; Track 3. Ralph Spencer; Band 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Class Vice President 4. Larry Taylor; FFA1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; President of Chorus 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Basket- ball 3; Homerian; Tatler Staff 4. Dean Toppe; Football 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 3; Junior Play; Senior Play. Gayle Wakefield; Librarian 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3; Football 2, 3; Basketball 1; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Vice President 3; Presidentof Class 4; Tatler Staff 3, 4; Homerian; Boy'sChorus 1; Jr. Play. Fred White; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Band 1; Class Secretary 1; President 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Student Council 3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Homerian. Sallie White; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Historian 3; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Librarian 3,4; Office Force 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Tatler Staff; Melodaires 4. Irma Wienke; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Treasure 2; Vice President 3; Girls Chorus 1,2,4; Class Secy. 3 ; Treasurer 1,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Candidate for Homecoming Queen 1,2 ; Junior Play, Senior Play; Homerian. Front row, leftto right, LeRoyGurnea, Bill Mouser, Dean Chism, Bob Patton and Byron Dodd. Second row, Dean Toppe and Junior Reynolds. Third row, Dick Freeman, Dan McKenzie, Ronnie Wiese, Coach John Brown, Jack Lewis, Don Danner, Bob Danner, John Danner and Louie Danner. There are times in the spring of the year when a young man's fancy turns to track instead of love. At least that is what happened to thirty one stalwart young men who braved the first blustery winds of spring to start track practice at Homer High. Among the squad were six lettermen returning from the team which won the Illini Valley, the County meet, the class B division at the Paris Relays, and Urbana Relays. In the first big meet of the season the Panthers traveled to Paris to defend their Class B title and came home with a tie for secondplace. The next big meet was the Champaign County Track Meet at Rantoul where the Panthers had to relinquish their crown to a strong Rantoul team, but still took their share of places, finishing second in the meet. The next feature event was the Illini Valley Conference meet at Champaign, and here the Panthers successfully defended their laurels, totaling a whopping 82 1 2 points. Still they had a battle from a stubborn Fisher team which rolled up 78 1 2 points. The final big meet of the year was the Urbana Relays where the Panthers finished third. The la8tmeet of the year was the District Track Meet at Urbana. The Panthers failed to qualify anyone for the State Finals. Thus ended a successful season. 24 Kneeling left to right: Ralph Spencer, Mike Robinson, Fred White, Leroy Gurnea, Bob Danner, Don Taylor Louie Danner, Franklin Porter, Byron Dodd. Don Danner, Wayne Fisher, Clyde Smith, Dean Toppe, Jerry Fisk and Coach Brown. Standing left to right: Ted Dutton, Dean Chism, Larry Marlowe, Tommy Mast. Ralph McCoy, Jim Lynch, Charles Buck, Larry Peters, Danny McKenzie, Frank Griffin, Gerald Holzinger, Bob Allen, Chuck Benner, Danny Robinson, Earl Donley, Dick Canady, and Dick Dutton. The Homer Panthers who have been prominent in sixman football the past few seasons, began practice on the night of August 3, 1953. Coach Brown, working with a nucleus of seven returning lettermen, whipped the squad into shape, and we started into the season with high hopes. The Panthers started on the right foot by beating St. Joseph and continued from there to a 4 won - 3 lost record for the season; and a 4 won - 2 lost record in the Illini Valley Conference which was good for second place. Five members of the team who we feel deserve special mention for being named on the mini Valley All Star Squad are: Dean Toppe-first team center; DonTaylor-second team end; Mike Robinson and Bob Danner-second team backs; and Don Danner-honorable mention end. Four girls did very fine jobs in helping to urge the team on. They are cheerleaders Joanne Christian, Delores Courtney, Irma Wienke, and Orthalyne Wienke. 26 Homer 22 St. Joseph 14 39 ABL 6 13 Cayuga 32 39 Uni High 13 64 Mahomet 0 24 Sidell 30 12 Fisher 45 ' Z46et cU£ Homer 56 Fairmount 44 44 Villa Grove 57 41 Uni High 52 50 Ogden 57 54 St. Joe 67 54 Sidell 58 48 Unity 72 37 Rantoul 65 69 ABL 48 44 Mahomet 39 47 St. Joe 57 47 Mahomet 44 39 Sidell 55 46 Mansfield 49 54 Fairmount 45 50 Ogden 63 53 ABL 51 72 Uni High 48 66 Fisher 56 27 First row left to right: Dick Dutton, Dean Toppe, Wayne Fisher, Bill Mouser, Mike Robinson, Don Danner, Willard Rothermel, and Byron Dodd. Second row left to right: Don Taylor, Ralph Spencer, Clyde Smith, Earl Donley, Charles Buck, .Larry Mitchell, and Bob Danner. Standing left to right: Dean Chism, Tommy Mast, Ted Dutton, Larry Bott, Jim lynch, Leroy Gurnea, Danny Robinson, and Coach Brown. The Homer High School athletes now began to train their eyes on the basket as Coach Brown greeted twenty one hopefuls for the begin- ning of basketball practice. Everybody had to work hard and fast since there were only nine practices before the first game of the season. After the first game of the season it appeared that the Panthers had a bright future since they defeated a pretty highly regarded Fairmount team by 12 points. How- ever, they ran into trouble and dropped the next nine games. Homer took fourth place in the Sidell Invitational Tournament, but lost their first game in the County Tournament to a tough Fisher team. After the County Tournament the Panthers began to play better basketball, and they wound up their regular season by winning four out of their last five games. The first game in the District Tournament was played at Ridge- farm this year. In the first game the Panthers defeated Young Amer- icabvnine points, but lost their second game to Ogden by four points. Thus the Panthers ended their season with a 10 won - 15 lost record. There were four other people who contributed very much toward this record besides the coach and the players. They were our cheer- leaders; Delores Courtney, Joanne Christian, IrmaWienke, and Donald Verne Robertson. We hartily wish the best of luck to the Panthers in 1954-55. 28 Om ' jJt 9Tjju4- 29 Left to right; Tom Mast, Fred White, Bill Mouser, Dan McKenzie. Larry Peters, Dick Dutton, Joanne Christian, Glorene Messman, Gloran Buck, Judy Ramsey, Madeline Mullis, Nancy Wickiser. Front; Denny Wickiser, Peggy Kizer. On the night of November 27, a nice, nippy, fall evening, we were passing the high school, when we were drawn into the gym- nasium by strains of soft, beautiful music and gay, lilting laughter. Arriving upon the scene, we found this to be that mostlooked forward-to event, the 1953-54 Homecoming. Everyone was enjoying himself immensely, so v.e decided to join the merry throng, and spend a wonderful evening danci .g to the music of Gene Trimble and his orchestra, which was the sourceof all the merriment. However, we found that this pleasi re had another source, this being a 56-44 defeat of Fairmount in a bas- ketball game earlier in the evening. Just at this moment the orchestra trumpeted a royal fanfare, and a lovely procession floated through the door, led by a flower girl, Peggy' Kizer, and a crown bearer, Denny Wickiser. They were followed by attendants. Judy Ramsey and Tom Mast, fresh- men, Gloran Buck and Dan McKenzie, sophmores, Madeline Mullis, junior, and Larry Peters, senior; Nancy Wickiser, FHA, and Bili Mouser, FFA; Glorene Messman and Fred White, Student Council, md following these were the King and Queen theu.selves, Did Dutton, junior, and Joanne Christian, senior. After the close of the evenings entertainment, everyone retired with treasured memories of this Hon. coming. 30 'yteatunea Irma Wienke, Alyce Wycoff, Gloran Buck, Joanne Christian. I Mr. Bell Mr. Crispin, Mr. Litherland, Mr. Wienke, Mr. Porterfield. Joan Allen Mr. Busenhart, Irma Wienke, Mr. Bayin, Joanne Christian. 32 Assembly Bus Drivers Practical Math Class Cook Study Hall What Is It ? ? ? . 7 V . 33 Ag Building High School Ag ni Class Daily Magazine Sales Award Biology Class JOKES Alyce Wycoff walked into furrier Allen Grant's showroom and said, I would like a drop- dead coat. What's a drop-dead coat? asked Allen. Alyce quipped, I want a coat so that when my jealous neighbor sees it she should drop dead with envy! Mr. Brown and his wife were arguing as husbands and wives will. I'm going home to Mom, the wife wailed. I shoulda listened to her twenty years ago. Mr. Brown answered, Go ahead—she's still talking! Larry Peters: Shall I go out and mail this letter? Mother: No, this weather isn't fit for a dog. Let your father go out and mail it. Mr. Busenhart walked up to Sally White in Study Hall as she was writing a letter. Who are you writing this letter to? asked Mr. Busenhart. I'm writing it to myself. What does it say? How should I know? I haven't received it yet. Ork Wienke: Mother, do you remember that old vase that's been handed down from generation to generation in our family? Mother: Yes, dear. Ork: Well, this generation just broke it. Mother: Joanne, the parakeet is gone! Joanne: Gee, that's funny. It was there this morning when I vacuumed the cage. You can learn a lot about romance at the movies—if you don't let the picture distract you. Dad: Sonny did you get my suit from the tailor? Sonny Porter: He refused to give it to me without the money, Pop. Dad: Didn't you tell him I thought you were too young to carry money? Dad says Sonny, he said he'll keep the suit until I get bigger! Don't believe color TV until you see It in black and white. Mr. Ward to Mrs. Ward, who is driving How about letting me drive for a while so I can relax? Salesman: This is a type of car that pays for itself. Leroy G: Well, just as soon as it does, deliver it to me. Bobby Hudson to draft board: But you can't turn me down—I've proposed to three girls, told my boss what I think of him, and sold my car! 35 Best wishes to the Class of '54 Paul sudlow 36 Congratulations to The Class of 1954 Compliments to the Seniors The Cole Co . Homer Grain Elevators Sidney, Illinois Homer, Illinois Loren A. Williams Homer, Illinois Congratulations to the Class of 1954 Kizer Oil Co. Compliments DR. ROY E. KING of Lester Snyder Phone 80R2 Homer, Illinois Phone 174 Homer. Illinois Compliments of H. M. SMOOT Lumber, Hardware, and Paint Ellis Motor Sales DeSoto-Plymouth Genuine Motor Parts And Accessories Homer, Illinois Fairmount, Illinois Phone 110 Homer, Illinois Congratulations to The Class of 1954 Compliments o f WIENKE BROTHERS CLEANERS Phone 11 Homer, Illinois ROBESON'S Champaign's Largest and Most Complete Department Store 79 years W. LEWIS CO. Champaign, Illinois The Fashion Store For Youth 39 J. E. Walton M. D. Physician Congratulations to the Class of 54 U. of I. Airport Snack Bar Mrs. Eileen Graves Homer, Illinois Route 45 South of Champaign Compliments of Dillavou Bland Sears Power Farm Machinery Massey Harris—Oliver Sears Roebuck and Co. In Champaign Urbana. Illinois Everything for your car You Can Buy With Confidence Square Deal Auto Supply 32 N. Hazel St. Danville, Illinois at M EIS BROS. , INC . Danville's Biggest Friendliest Store Deuteh Bros. The Shop Distinctive Jerry Weese Sporting Goods Danville , Illinois 816 N. Vermilion Phone 3400 Danville, Illinois 40 Congratulations to the Class of 1954 MRS. WIESE'S GIFT SHOP Gifts For Every Occasion GOOD LUCK STORE Mrs. Don Carpenter Drug Sundries, Ice Cream Magazines School Supplies Homer, Illinois Homer, Illinois Taylor Insurance SAMSON'S Hartford Home Shoe Service and Shoes Homer, Illinois Homer, Illinois WEATHERCREST Newman's Clothes Shop, Inc. America's Finest Good Clothes, Shoes, Furnishings Quality Jackets ROBERTSON SON 15 E. Main St. Phone 2679 Danville, niinois Homer, Illinois Compliments of Compliments of Homer Enterprise Mac Dougal Television Quality Printing at Homer, Illinois Comparable Prices 41 ANDERSON'S JEWELRY The store that sells quality Senior Girls Make Anderson's your headquarters for your crystal and silverware patterns. Senior Boys Soon you will be choosing a diamond for the girl of your choice. Don't buy until you see and price our fine selection. All mounted in Feature Lock. Parents Select that watch for the graduate from our wide selection of Elgin, Hamilton, and Bulova. Homer, Illinois Two Good Things In Illinois CORN and RELIABLE FURNITURE CO. Champaign. Illinois 42 Boyd's Ga rdens Cut Flowers Potted Plants ALEXANDER'S SPORTING GOODS Floral Designs Wedding Bouquets Hardy Perennials 155 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois Phone 61X Urbana, Illinois Bill Beck Lee Anderson Homer Welding Works Welders Builders Portable Equipment Forsythe Bros., Inc. Cecil Clyde Fiscus Meats with your approval Phone 179 Homer, Illinois Urbana, Illinois Homer, Illinois Compliments of ROBERTSON SERVICE STATION Homer , Illinois Phone 180 Compliments of Unwiller K-W Sales Kaiser-Willy's Henry J Compliments of Sales and Service John Unwiller, Prop. SPRITZ JEWE LERS Genuine K-W Parts 51 Vermilion Danville, Illinois 110 N. Neil Champaign, Illinois Homer, Illinois Phone 10K Congratulations to Class of 54 LUX FUNERAL HOME Alsip's Grocery Ogden Congratulations to Class of 54 Bruce Martin Compliments of J. B. Burley Son Plumbing Heating Homer, Illinois Compliments of Phone 18R2 18R3 Central Illinois Gas and Electric Company Woodbury Drug Co. Harvey's Service Station T russes-Cameras Prescriptions Urbana, Illinois Knee Caps Lubrication and Service 14 Main Street Danville Illinois 45 The Finest and Most Exclusive Fashions In Danville Parisian Oscar Meis 216, 218, 220 N. Vermilion Opposite Post Office Danville, Illinois Say It With Flowers Flowers-Gifts BRASH FLOWER SHOP Phone 7-1848 Urbana, Illinois Madigan Motor Co. Pontiac Sales and Service Homer, Illinois THE YEARBOOK STAFF WISHES ' H IS OPPORTUNITY ALL THE PEOPLE 1 ADVERTISEMENTS WHICH HAVE HELPED TO MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE. T H E Y E A T 0 TA K E T 0 TH A N F O R T H E W H ICH H. JEANES FUNERAL SERVICE Ambulanc e Phone 14 Homer, Illinois 46 CHIEF ILLINI MOTEL DANVILLE Five Points - Intersection of Routes 10-45-150 Urbana, Illinois Phone 6-7201 COCA-COLA Fireproof - Soundproof - Steam Heated Phones in every room. BOTTLING COMPANY Dodson's Seed Store Curve Inn Field-Garden-Grass Seed Plants and Fertilizers Garden Tools-Pet Food Lunch and Recreation Spray Materials Ogden, Illinois 204 W. Main Danville. Illinois Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Dedlow and Bob JUST COME ON IN When you'r di'en of thirst, or when you’r throats sore, or ya need film, or ya need a pencil, or ya wanta call Mom, or ya wanta model aeroplane, or ya need bubble gum, or ya wanta sass Ed, or ya wanta wait for Dad, or ya wanta just sit, or ya wanta paper napkin to bio on, or ya wanta beanshooter, or ya wanta hold HER hand, or if ya just wanta ccme in. BUDDY! YOU’R ALWAYS WEL- COME AT KENNEYS REXALL DRUG STORE (Where the Gang hangs out) Phone 50 Homer, Illinois CITIES ©SERVICE Anything in Auto Service Is Our Business Lacey’s Cities Service Kenneth H. Lacey Phone 172 On Route 49 Homer, Illinois 48 Comp liments of Courson's Hardware Homer, Illinois Phone 33X First National Bank Homer, Illinois A Progressive Bank in a Progressive Community 49 Sales Brewer Chevrolet Co. More People Buy Chevrolet Than Any Other Car! Tires and Accessories Genuine Chevrolet Parts Marathon Products Fender and Body Work Truck Testing Service Phone 61 Homer, Illinois Kraft Clean, Sanitary Service Value-Way Grocery Havard's Complete line of: Barber Shop Groceries, Meats, Vegetables Homer, Illinois Phone 59K Homer, Illinois Candy Cokes Compliments of Compliments to Tom's Card Room the Class of ''54 Homer, Illinois J. E. Erickson, D. D. S. Cigars Cigarettes 51 The Store for Men, Young Men, and Boys Jos. Kuhn Co. Unmatched in 118 1-2 Miles 33 - 35 - 37 Main Street — Champaign To The Seniors of 1954 And The Entire School Best Wishes Homer Theatre 52 Hunter Lumber and Coal Co. Ogden Fithian Royal St. Joseph Marybelle Sweets Delicious home-made, hand-dipped, hand-packed candies We make candy in our own kitchen Sold at 47 N. Vermilion Danville, Illinois Phone 558 Open daily Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Special attention given to party orders 53 Compliments of Snack Bar and King Pin Bowling Lanes Phone 22 Homer, Illinois Standard OH Products Washing-Greasing-Accessories Bulk Deliveries McDuffee's Standard Service K. W. Fish, Agent Phone 95 Phone 66 _________________________________________________________________I 54 Compliments to The Class of 54 Wienke Hatchery Verne Wienke Remedies-Day old and started chicks-Poultry Equipment All Types Feed Phone 139 Homer, Illinois Compliments of Nash's Pantry Where your patronage is appreciated. 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