Illinois Valley Central High School - Sequence Yearbook (Chillicothe, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1941 volume:

THE MAROON AND BLACK 1941 FRANKLIN RODGERS, Editor JAMES MURPHY, Business Manager MR. ADAMS, Faculty Advisor DEDICATION The Maroon and Black staff wishes to dedicate this annual to Mr. Saxton, who has probably done more in the last few years than any other person to put Chillicothe High School before the eye of the public. To ali who know him he is one of the most pa- tient and friendly persons of their acquaintance. We can think of no better person than Mr. Saxton to whom to dedicate the 1941 Maroon and Black. Page Two Our school building has seen many interesting events and oc- currences since its construction. It is an interesting fact that it is about as old as most of the Seniors this year, since it was con- structed in 1923. Page Three OUR PRINCIPAL Mr. Adams has been the principal of Chillicothe High School tor the past six years. During this time the school has seen many advances in student self-government and general school welfare. We wish Mr. Adams continued success in the future. Page Four FACULTY MISS MARIETTA ALDEN B. Ed. Illinois State Normal Home Economics Physical Education MISS MAE DONA DEAMES A. B., A. M. University of Illinois English Latin MISS ETHEL GERBER B. Ed. Illinois State Normal Commercial MISS PAULINE HURT Illinois State Normal Commercial MISS OPAL McKRAY B. S. Drake University Music Dramatics MISS GLADYS MORRISON B. S. Monmouth College Mathematics MR. WALTER ADAMS B. S., M. S. Illinois State Normal Civics and Economics MR. HERMAN HALE B. S. James Millikin University Building Trades. MR. T. MILTON KOKJOHN B. S. Drake University Athletics Science MR. LONNIE PARR B S. University of Illinois Social Science English MR. JEAN PARVIN V B. Central College Science MR. J. B. TAYLOR B. S., M. S. University of Minnesota Agriculture MR. MAH LON SAXTON Conservatory of Music at Leipzig. Conservatory of Music at Brussels University of Nebraska Band Instructor MISS LOUISE SCI 11 KLEIN Office Secretary MR. HARVEY GILBERT Janitor Page Six CLASS OF 1941 WAYNE SAGER, President JAMES MURPHY, Vice President JAMES MAST, Secretary-Treasurer Most High School students eagerly look forward to the day they will graduate. But, as the day grows nearer, that eagerness is slowly diminished. This year’s class is no exception. We all are anxiously awaiting the day. and yet, somehow, we wish we could stall it off for a while. No matter what happens, however, we shall always remember our High School days as some of the happiest ones of our life. Page Seven SENIORS EDGAR AGRUE Academic Sophomore Vice President. Will attend Bradley College. IRENE BARTOLOMEA Commercial Operetta 1; Basketball 1 Wants to teach kindergarten. ARTHUR BLASE Academic Salutatorian. Will attend Park's Air College. DOROTHY BRAUN Home Economics Transferred from Woodruff 4. Football Cheerleader 4; Senior Play; Operetta 4. Will attend Brown’s Business Col- lege. LOIS BRAUN Home Economics Transferred from Woodruff 4. Operetta 4. Wants to be a seamstress. JOSEPH CARROLL .•1 cademic Transferred from St. Louis, Mo. 2. JAMES CHITTENDEN Academic Intramural Basketball 2; Tempest Staff 2; Junior Play. DOROTHY DAVIS Commercial Operetta 1. Attended Ft. Madison High 3. Has become Mrs. Crowly. ILENE FORD Commercial Operetta 1; Tempest 4. Wants to be a stenographer. JEAN GENTRY Commercial Business Manager Operetta 2, 3. Wants to be a housewife. ROBERT HAAS Academic Electrician Jr. Play; Senior Play; Electrician Operetta 4; Intra- mural Basketball 4. Wants to be a telegraph operator. JANE HATHAWAY Academic Transferred from Marceline, Mo. I. Band 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Sen- ior Plav; Tempest 3, 4 (Editor 4); Year Book 4; D. A. R. Award; Latin Contest 3; Quintet 3, 4; Valedictorian. Will attend Bradley College. SENIORS DONALD HOLMES Academic Band I. 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4; Intramural Basket- ball 1, 4; Assistant Editor Temp- est 4 Assistant Editor Year Book; Senior Play; Junior Play; Sophomore President. Will attend Bradley College. MARY JAMES Commercial fern pest 4. Wants to be a stenographer. VIRGINIA JOHNSON Commercial Wants to be a stenographer. LOIS KEHLENBACH Academic Operetta 1; Senior Play; Temp est 4; Band 4. Will attend Knox College. THOMAS LINN A cademic Football Cheerleader 3, 4; Intra- mural Basketball 2; Senior Play; Junior Vice President; Stage Manager Junior Play. CLIFFORD MARTIN Academic JAMES MAST Academic Secretary-Treasurer 4. MARY ELLEN MATTICE Academic Student Council 1; Vocal 1; Piano 1; Operetta 1. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2. 3, 4; Junior Play; Business Man- ager Senior Play; Tempest 2, 3, 4; Year Book 2, 4; G. A. A. 1. Will attend U. of I. DANIEL MEDINA Academic Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Base- ball 3. Wants to be a musician. NANCY MERRILL Academic Transferred from Dallas, Texas 4. Operetta 4. Has one more semester at Dallas. KARL MITCHELL Academic Wants to be a Research Chemist. J AMES MURPHY Academic Transferred from East Peoria 3. Football 4; Intramural Basket- ball 4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 4; Business Manager Tempest 4; Business Manager Year Book 4; Senior Vice President; Junior Play. Wants to join the Navy. SENIORS BETTY JOYCE OLSSON Com mrrcial G. A. A. 1, 2; Operetta 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal 2; Junior Play; Senior Play Tempest 4. Will attend MacMurray College. DENNIS PERRINE Operetta 4. Credits transferred to Eureka. PAUL PASDIK Academic Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Foot- ball 3, 4; Operetta 3. ANDREW PLACHER Academic Operetta 3, 4. Wants to join the Army. FRANCES REED Commercial G. A. A. 1; Tempest 4. Wants to be a nurse. WILLIAM REED Academic Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Bas- ketball 1,2; Electrician Operetta 4. EVA JEAN ROBERSON Academic Transferred from Knightstown, Ind., 1. Junior Play; Senior Play, Football Cheerleader 4; Tempest 4; Year- book 4. Will enter nurse’s training. FRANKLIN RODGERS Academic Transferred from Princevillc 3. Band 3, 4. Intramural Basketball 4; Tempest Staff 4; Editor Year Book 4; Senior Play; Junior Play; Sextet 3,4. Will attend Bradley College. RAYMOND ROGER Academic Wants to join the Navy. ROBERT ROSE Commercial Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Tempest Staff 4; Year Book Staff 2, 4; Basket- ball Cheerleader 4; Student Coun- cil 1, 2. WAYNE SAGER Commercial Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Presi- dent; Year Book Staff 4; Intra- mural Basketball 3, 4; Tempest Staff 3. 4; Basketball Cheerleader 4; Senior Play; Junior Play; Stu- dent Council 3, 4; Secretary- Treasurer 2; Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 1; Freshman President. WILFRED SARVER Agricultural SENIORS CHARLES SEE Com merciaJ Operetta 4; Band 4; Tempest Staff 4; Year Book Staff 4. Wants to be a Doctor. CLARENCE SEERIED Agricultural Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball I, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Track 2. Stage Manager Senior Play. ROBERT STEPHENSON Commercial Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; President Stu- dent Council 4; Tempest Staff 4; Junior President; Junior Play. JUANITA TODD A endemic Operetta 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Declamation 2; Student Council 2. 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Tempest 3, 4; Year Book 4. Wants to be a dress designer. BERNARD VONK Agricultural President F. F. A. 4. WILLIAM WATKINS A endemic Football 4; Intramural Basket- ball 3, 4; Electrician Senior Play. leo wp;aver Academic FLOYD WELCH Academic PATTY WELLS Commercial Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Tempest 4. Will attend Normal University. IMOGENE WINDAUGH Commercial Business Manager Junior Play; Student Council 3, 4; Tempest 4; Year Book 4. Wants to be a stenographer. Page Eleven JUNIORS FRONT ROW: Robert Mitchell, Jessie Allington, Helen Beaumont, Wanda Beaumont, Betty Haushahn, Ruth Fesscndtn, Jessie Mac Scherer, Marion Perry, Lorraine Sage, Lucille Birren, Evelyn Swiger, Audrey Mead, Lydia Rodgers. SECOND ROW: Mr. Parvin, Patrick Sweeney, Melvin Martin, Bill Goetz, Robert Hannah. Warren Brent, Martha Lewis, Curtis Reed, Gene Bornsheuer, Bill Roger, Warren Carroll, Jim Stiers, Lyle Allen. THIRD ROW: Robert Griswold, Dick Droll, Blanche Huckins, Mary Holm, Jean Schaffner, Mary Berry, Eleanor Schielein, Mary Jean Yost, Mary Sefried, Maxyne Mathisen, Alice Coster, Betty Mullen, Mary Kellogg, Catherine Mcller. BACK ROW: Jack Newell, Gene Williams, Willis Vecrman, Merton Gaisford, Gordon Jarvis, Gordon Tucker, George Berg, Everett Cameron, Asher Arnold, Edward Wigand, Ralph Lucas, Clarence Burnett, Roy Stevenson, Harold Johnson, Tom Ramsey. At the beginning of the year the following officers were selected for our class: President.......... Vice-President..... Secretary-Treasurer Advisor............ Gordon Jarvis .Martha Lewis Lucille Birren ...Jean Parvin The Annual Junior Stunt Night was held on January 10. We pride ourselves in that we made more money from our Stunt Night than any previous class ever made. The stunts, for which the Sophomore Class received first prize in group, and Bill Goetz, first for individual, were followed by a dance to music of the victrola. Next on our calendar was the party given us by the Seniors on February 3, in place of the usual Junior-Senior Hunt. We enjoyed this affair and thank the Sen- iors. A Saint Patrick's Dance, March 21, was sponsored by the class. Dancing to the music of the victrola and cake walks constituted the evening’s entertainment. The date for the Junior-Senior Prom has been set for May 16. Plans for decor- ations, invitations, favors, place cards, menu, and orchestra are in progress. Psge Twelve SOPHOMORES FRONT ROW: Johnny Forbes, Milo Snedeker, James Wray Shepard, Clifford Hedrick, Kenneth Beaumont, Jack Burkholder, Elmer Lawson, Wesley Caldwell, Walter Binney, George Lakis, Robert Jones, Bert Clayton. SECOND ROW: Hazel Snyder, Lois Hicks, Gladys Burnett, Helen Potter, Nancy Young, Pat Lillingston, Marjorie Rowe, Anna Mae Lukehart, Joanne Schilling, Wilma Seeley. THIRD ROW: Leslie Elliott, Dean Adams, Archie Cameron, Verne Barnes, Juanita Ransdell, Leola Gauwitz, Geneva Philyaw, Marlyn Kriete, Rosie Lopez, Lois Bauer, Louise Crutchfield, Forrest Newell, William Wait, Ralph Veerman, Walter Forbes. BACK ROW: Eugene Wilcox, Gerald Rodgers, Marvin Martin, Dick Shane, Robert McCluhan, William Walters, Conrad Schwager, Leo Brown, Jack Henberger, Jake Staab, Robert Hayes, Glenn Hannah, Lowell Murphy, Guy Welch, James Guiliani. When the doors of old Chilli High opened one fine September day in 1939, there issued in just another little Freshman class, all filled with hope and expect- ancy and just a little shyness at their new surroundings and the hustle and bustle of opening day. However, we were soon made to feel at home and gradually be- came acquainted with things in our new environment. On the eve of Hallowe’en we were invited to a royal reception and initiation party prepared by the Sophomores for our especial benefit, which removed all blame from any black cats or broken mirrors for the events of the evening. We did our best to take our punishment with a calmness we didn't feel and by the end of the ceremonies were sufficiently subdued for even the Sophomores. But this year we stepped into the Sophomores’ place and took adequate re- venge upon the Freshmen, by devising new schemes of torture and using up the whole supply of paddles. It was an evening which will not be soon forgotten by the 1940 Freshmen. After the main events, refreshments and a dance served to take the Freshmen’s minds off their recent embarrassment, and the evening was a grand success. Initiation parties are not our only talent, however, as could be easily seen if one had been in the gym on the evening of the annual Junior Stunt Nite. On that night we walked off with the first prize under everybody’s noses for our grand ora- tion (with a few accessories). This brainstorm was one of our many accomplish- ments during our two years in high school and we are looking forward to greater achievements in our next two years of work and play at Chilli High. f Page Thirteen FRESHMEN FRONT ROW: Nadine Nelson, Betty Talbert, Lilamae Johnson, Phillys Reed, Wilma Strum, Lori Yehl, Ruth Kellogg, Fern Lukehart, Zora Crotz, Lottie Mae Sarver, Marjorie Thomas, Jean Quaney, Roberta Allen, Lois Fogg, Thelma Foster, Wanda Rusk, Adah Mac Munk. SECOND ROW: Mr Parr. Bill Mitchell, Bill Weir .. Charles Tippett, Happy Murphy, Clyde Mar- tin, Buddy Parsons, Darrell Crotz. Helen Kdwards, Shirlee Brumhcad, Norman Wilkey, Leslie Mc- Laughlin, Billy Fix, Jay King, Robert Medina, Bill Matey. THIRD ROW: Dale Hart, Marvin Marsh, Imogene Snyder, Vera Green, Dorothy Russell, Wilda Huckins, Margaret Berry Shirley Scfried, Mary Ellen Dickerson, Helen Witham, Orva Jane Mullen, Mary Ahlstrom, Thara Dowell, Nancy Carroll. BACK ROW: Ralph Beddow. Donald Schielein, Ray Bornsheuer, Paul Yonk, Merle Johnson, Rich- ard Johnston, Louis Boylan, Boh Berg, Bennie Meister, Joseph McCluhan, Gerald Kelley, Ira Placher, Richard Tucker, Ralph Lewis, Dave Carson, Bob Truitt. The fall of 1940 saw forty-three girls and hoys entering their freshman year in the Chillicothe High school. The first day of school found them dashing around, books under their arms, hunting for class rooms, each trying to plan a program for the ensuing year that would be best suited to bis individual needs. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: Class Advisor...............................................Mr. Parr President.......................................................Merle Johnson Vice President.......................................Richard Tucker Secretary-Treasurer.................................Marjorie Thomas The Freshman party was quite a success and enjoyed by all. After the Fresh- men were initiated to everyone’s satisfaction, cider and doughnuts were served. The remainder of the evening was spent dancing to “Pinky” Arnold's orchestra. A number of the Freshman took part in the Stunt night. However, they could- n’t compete with the Sophomores, so had to be satisfied with congratulating them on being the winners. Looking back through the past school year, we conclude that it has been a very constructive and happy one. Page Fourteen STUDENT COUNCIL FIRST' ROW: Lcola Gauwitz, Mary Jean Yost, Roberta Allen, Mr. Adams, Imogene Windaugh, Juanita Todd, Lucille Birren. SECOND ROW: Darroll Crotz, Wayne Sager, Robert Stephenson, Jack llenberge r, Leo Brown, Gordon Jarvis, Merton Gaisford. I he Student Council of Chillicothe is now in its fifth year of operation. Its ac- tivities have been many and varied. The financing of the Council this year was taken care of by promoting dances and selling candy at various times. The dances were not meant to make money, but were for the enjoyment of the students. The following are some of the things done for other institutions in school: promoted year book, Student assemblies, and election of Cheerleaders. The Council helped finance the suits of the Cheerleaders, and the clothing class’s project of a powder room. Better school spirit was promoted by Homecoming, Banners, and Snake dances. We have attended one convention this year and are planning to go to another one. The one attended was the Pekin District Convention. We were very fortunate at this meeting in that one of our members was elected to the office of Vice-Presi- dent, again putting us in an active office. The other convention is to be held in the same place as the first one, Spring- field. It is the State Convention and is to last two days. For the first time in its operation, our council had a member resign this year. T his member was Guy Welch, a Sophomore. T he Sophomore class elected Leo Brown to take the vacant place. The Council is, at this time, beginning to plan for Student Administration Day, which is an annual custom at Chillicothe. We are also trying to help the Freshies along with their Freshman Day. Page Fifteen MAROON AND BLACK STAFF FIRST ROW: Imoene Windaugh, Mary FJlcn Matticc, Juanita Todd, Eva Jean Roberson Jane Hath- away, Shirlee Brumhead. SECOND ROW: Wayne Sager, Martha Lewis, Mr. Adam , Gordon Jarvis, Merton Gaisford, Jim Murphy. BACK ROW: Charles See, Don Holmes, Franklin Rodgers, Leo Brown, Boh Rose, Bill Reed. The members of the Maroon and Black staff wish to express their thanks and appreciation to each and everyone who in any way helped to make this year’s annual the success that it is. With- out the support of the business men and the student body an annual would be an impossibility in any school. We think we have edited just as good, if not better, a year hook as any previous Chilli attempt, and we hope you agree with us. Page Sixteen TEMPEST STAFF FRONT ROW: Lyle Mien, Jim Stiers, Boh Mitchell, Franklin Rodgers, Jim Murphy. SECOND ROW: Miss Deames, Miss Hurt. Leola Gauwitz, Eva Jean Roberson, Juanita Todd, Pat L ilingston, Jean Quaney, Ilene Ford, Jane Hathaway, Mr. Parr. THIRD ROW: Marion Perry, Eleanor Schielein, Mary Jean Yost, Maxyne Mathisen, Martha Lewis, Mary Ellen Mattice, Lois Kehlenbach, Lucille Burren, Patty Wells, Frances Reed, Imogene Windaugh. Mary James. BACK ROW: Wayne Sager, Bill Goetz, Robert Stephenson, Leo Brown, Don Holmes, Boh Rose, Johnny Forbes. In September, the student body elected Jane Hathaway, Editor, and Jim Mur- phy, Business Manager, of our school paper for the year 1940-41. A large, capable staff was selected by the editor, business manager, and assistant editor, Don Holmes, and then approved by the Advisors, who were Miss Deames, Mr. Parr, and Miss Hurt. This year there have been sixteen issues of the “Chilli Tempest” with the small- est one an issue of five pages. The two largest numbers were at Christmas time, with fourteen pages and two covers, one red and one green, and our Student issue, with twelve pages and one cover. The Student issue was an interesting experiment, since it was published entirely under student supervision, and resulted in an en- joyable paper. We have had a very good “Tempest” this year, and hope that succeeding staffs may continue to turn out interesting school papers. Page Seventeen BAND The band has had a very busy and successful year up to date. Where formerly we practiced only on Wednesday, we now practice also on Monday. The band has played three concerts this year. The first, in the early fall, was played by our band alone in the high school gymnasium. The second was a short concert played during a Kiwanis meeting at the Shore Acres Country Club in No- vember. The last was to have been played by the Eureka, Princeville and Chilli- cothe bands, but due to the weather, the out-of-town bands were unable to get here. Our band tasted the fruits of success on March 29, when they upheld their rep- utation as a championship band against such bands as Farmington and Monmouth at Monmouth in the sectional band contest. The band played at four-thirty in the afternoon and was somewhat handi- capped by their lack of experience on the strange bass drum and tympany. The bass drum seemed inclined to roar too loudly and the tympany was hard to tune, but in spite of these handicaps the band came through in fine style and ranked in the first division of this district. This entitles the band to a chance to play in the state contest, which is to be held in Peoria, probably the first of May. We plan to take our own bass drum and tympany, so that we shall not be handicapped in that fashion again. Mr. Saxton, our director, is working very hard to make our band a state champion again; and I'm sure that, with the cooperation of every band member, his efforts w ill not be wasted. Page Eighteen ENSEMBLES Chillicothe’s Sextet and Quintet were organized last year. They immediately entered in district competition and received first division. At the state, the sextet was stopped by being placed in second division, but the Quintet went on to the national and there received second division. Both did exceptionally well for the little time they had been organized. This year both show promise of excelling their former marks, or at least repeating them. They both received first division in the Sectional contest on March 15, at Monmouth, and will play in the State contest in Peoria on April 19. Along with these two organizations, two soloists have been doing quite well for themselves and their school. Maxyne Mathisen and Helen Edwards, both Clarinet Soloists, also received first division rating in the Sectional contest on March 15. Latin seems to be one of Chillicothe’s strong points, too. On March 29, three of our Latin students took part in the Regional contest at Pekin. All three came back with very good showings. Gerald Rodgers and Pat Lillingston received superior rating and are entitled to enter the Sectional contest, and Martha Lewis received excellent rating. TOP PICTURK: Eleanor Schielein, Maxyne Mathisen, Betty Mullen, Jane Hathaway, Wilma Seeley. BOTTOM PICTURE: Jack Henbergcr, Franklin Rodgers, Jake Staab, Leo Brown, Bill Walters, (James Wray Shepard, absent.) Page Nineteen SENIOR PLAY SEATED: Wayne Sager, Don Holmes, Franklin Rodgers, Patty Wells, Thomas Linn, Robert Haas. STANDING: Dorothy B:aun, Jane Hathaway, Miss McKray, Lois Kehlenback, Juanita Todd, Eva jean Roberson On Friday, December 13, the Senior play cast, consisting of thirteen people, presented “Lena Rivers.” The exciting, lovable heroine, Lena, was played by Eva Jean Roberson. Betty Joyce Olsson took the part of Granny Nichols—Lena’s be- loved old grandmother. John and Mrs. Livingstone were portrayed by Franklin Rodgers and Jane Hathaway. The Livingstone’s daughters—Caroline and Anna were Juanita Todd and Lois Kehlenbach. Other characters were: John Jr., Boh Haas; Frank Graham, Tom Linn; Mrs. Graham, Patty Wells; Durward Bellmont, Don Holmes; Malcolm Everett, John Elliott; Aunt Milly, Dorothy Braun; Old Caesar, Wayne Sager. Lena, a New England girl, comes to live with her uncle, Mr. Livingstone, bring- ing along her grandmother. Aunt Tilly and Caroline, who both have social aspira- tions, try to force them into leaving by treating them with less consideration than they give their servants. Lena becomes the object of Durward’s affection and since Caroline had her eye on Durward, complications set in. In the last act it is dis- covered that Lena is really the daughter of Mr. Graham. Both Mrs. Livingstone and Caroline apologize for the way they have treated her and give their stamp of approval to the marriage of Durward and Lena. Much credit for the success of our play goes to Miss McKray, our director. 6ge Twenty JUNIOR PLAY FIRST ROW: Mary Sefried, Eleanor Schielein, Maxync Mathiscn, Alice Coster, Wanda Beaumonr, Lucille Birren, Lydia Rodgers, Audrey Mead, Betty Mullen. SECOND ROW: Bob Hannah, Bob Mitchell, Jim Sticrs, Wairen Carroll, Miss McKray, Gordon Jarvis, Mcrt Gaisford, Lyle Allen, Willis Vecrman. The play selected for this year’s Junior play was “Don’t l ake My Penny”. It will he staged on May 2, at the high school auditorium and promises to be excep- tionally good. As it has not been perforn.ed at the time of going to press, we can’t do much but give you a brief summary of the story. The author of a popular novel is combing the country in search of a girl to play the star role in the movie version of his story. Penny, the heroine, is trying to prepare herself so she will be chosen. She doesn't know that a couple of smart pub- licity agents have planted Sally, “the maid,” to be chosen by the author. Greg and Kerry, two friends of Penny’s, disguise themselves as the author and a brunette model. Naturally complications set in when Penny’s father brings the real author, Harrison Day, home. He finally chooses a star, hut his choice surprises everybody. Taking the parts are: Penny, Lucille Birren; Sally, Lydia Rodgers; Caleb, Lyle Allen; Kerry, Gordon Jarvis; Mark, Merton Gaisford; Lydia, Maxyne Mathisen; Norman, Willis Veerman; Joanna, Audiey Mead; Greg, Bob Mitchell; Gran, Klea- nor Schielein; Henri, Warren Carroll; Claire, Mary Sefried; Klsie, Alice Coster; Lu- cille, Wanda Beaumont; Red, Bob Hannah; Harrison Day, Jim Stiers. Page Twenty-one OPERETTA F RONT ROW: Andrew Plaeher. Jake Staab, Leo Brown, Asher Arnold, Mary Ellen Mattice, Bob Rose, Patty Wells, Lorraine Sage, Bert Clayton, Lyle Allen. _ SECOND ROW- Betty Talbert. Lois Hicks, Hazel Snyder, Roberta Allen. Marjorie Thomas, Shirlee Brumhead, Mary Ahlstrom, Wilda Hurkins, Eutopia Mason, Blanche Huckins, Geneva Philyaw, Thelma Foster, Miss McKray. . THIRD ROW: Marlyn Hannah. Helen Witham, Wilma Seeley, Betty Mullen, Martha Lewis, Lu- cille Birren, Lydia Rodgers, Audrey Mead, Dorothy Braun, Lois Braun, Nancy Merrill, Orva Jane Mullen, Imogene Snyder. BACK ROW: Buddy Parsons, Norman Wilkey, Johnny Forbes, James Wry Shepard, Charles See. Marvin Martin, William Walters, Jack Henberger, Bob Hayes, Ira Plaeher, Willis Veerman, Walter Binney. Friday, March 14, the Music classes under the direction of Miss McKray, pre- sented “Words and Music.” The plot consisted of an exciting plan to write an op- eretta for Barton College. Mary Ellen Mattice played the part of Mary Allen, the heroine. Boh Rose played opposite her as John Warren. President Fussbutton was portrayed by Leo Brown. Dean Highnote, dean of music, Betty Joyce Olsson; Dean Longwood, Lyle Allen; and Washington, a colored man, Asher Arnold. The chorus consisted of many boys and girls from the music classes. After a considerable mixup in the writing of the Operetta, because of a lack of knowledge of modern customs on the part of Dean Highnote and Dean Longword, Mary Allen and John Warren came to the rescue by writing it. When President l ussbutton had considered the whole matter carefully, he decided to let the stu- dents produce the operetta. The students rejoiced over such a decision and pro- claimed their admiration of their president. Page Twenty-two ATHLETICS Coach Kokjohn began his duties at Chilli High in the fall of '38. Since then his accomplishments have been many and his rec- ord superlative. Just for an example, the football teams in the past two years have lost but three games in eighteen starts. “Kok” is a native of Iowa, where he attended Drake Univer- sity, making a name for himself in football, basketball, and track. We mustn't exclude the other fields in which he majored while at college. From the looks of things he must have been very in- terested in sciences because his two pet subjects here at C. H. S. are General Science and Biology. He holds a master s hand over both of these. Page Twenty-three FOOTBALL FIRST ROW: Bill Goetz, Wayne Sager, Melvin Martin, Don Holmes, Bob Rose, Stanley Sted- man, Jim Murphy. SECOND ROW: Walter Forbes, Willis Veerman, Gordon Jarvis, Leo Brown, Robert Stephenson, Mr. Kokjohn, Jim Watkins, Jake Staab, Clarence Sefried, Paul Pasdik. 'This year will go down in the annals of reporting history at Chillicothe High as one of the most successful years in athletics this school has enjoyed. Our fine football team started out on September 13 by holding a powerful Peoria Woodruff team to a 0-to-0 tie. The following week the team journeyed to Eureka, where the Chilli Ghosts eked out a 7-to-6 win. On September 27th our team played its first home game, and was dressed for the occasion with new silver pants, silver and maroon jerseys, silver socks and white helmets. The Washington game was definitely the roughest game of the year, with at least two of the Washington boys being ejected from the game. Chilli tolled 44 points, and the stout Chilli line was not scored upon all evening. After a week of hard practice the silver streaks played host to a good, but inexperienced, Toulon team. The final score was decidedly in Chilli’s favor, 44 to 7. The next game was the most thrilling game of the year, from the viewpoint of the average man in the grandstand. University high was pitted against the locals in this game. The visitors scored in the first quarter on a 30-yard pass. U High kicked off to the “Gray Ghosts” and Quarterback Wayne Sager raced behind perfect inter- ference for 94 yards to score for Chilli. U High came back with another touch- down, and Walt Forbes evened up the count by tearing around end for another six points. Chilli finally pushed over the winning margin of victory with “Doc” Holmes lugging the “mail.” Chilli won 20 to 13. On October 18, the “Grey Ghosts” closed their home schedule by trouncing a tough Bradford team 24 to 3. During this game the Ghosts suffered the loss of right guard Bill Goetz for practically the rest of the season, due to a severely damaged back. The next week the Chillimen traveled to Wyoming to play an improved Wyoming team. However, they proved no match for Chilli, who came home with an 18-to-0 score. The next game, held at Knoxville, was begun and played throughout in a drenching downpour. This game was the most bitterly fought struggle of the gear, with neither team scoring until Captain Wayne Sager plunged through the Page Turenty-four Knoxville Ime for Chilli’s only touchdown and extra point. Knoxville threatened repeatedly, and at one time the Ghosts held them on their own 4-yard stripe for four straight plays, and then took the ball on downs. The final score was Chilli- cothe 7, Knoxville 0. Next came the final test. Chilhcothe so far was unbeaten, and tied but once. We had received several fine interviews; and Mr. Kokjohn, Bob Stephenson, and Wayne Sager had been interviewed over Radio Station WMBD. The final game was with El Paso at El Paso. It was a bitter cold day, and, by the time we reached El Paso the thermometer had dropped to below freezing; and a 60 mile an hour gale was whipping from one end of the field to the other. The Pd Paso team was wearing gloves when they came on the field, but the Ghosts had come unprepared for such a bitter, cold day. El Paso kicked off, and Chilli, a pre-game favorite by 20 points, began to drive through the Pd Paso line. We made eleven first downs to El Paso’s three. Then came the unexpected. P.l Paso punted from their own twelve yard line. It was a good kick, and Wayne Sager, playing safety for Chilli, let it go, thinking, like ev- eryone else, that it would go into the end zone. But instead it took a crazy bounce and went out of bounds on oui two-yard line. The kick was good for a total of 88 yards. Chilli tried to run the ball out of danger and gained five yards, but then fumbled on second down. El Paso recovered and managed to shove over a touchdown from the four yard stripe. They scored the extra point on a slick short pass over the line. Chilli came back the second half and fought like a pack of hungry wolves, but the fates or an inspired El Paso line had decreed that Chilli was to he humbled in defeat; consequently the score of the final game of the sea- son was, much to everybody’s surprise and regret, El Paso 7, Chillicothe 0. Thus ended the football season of 1940 at Chilli. It might be added that Bob Stephenson, end; Wayne Sager, quarterback; and Clarence Sefried, tackle; were given honorable mention on the Illinois All-State football team. The players se- lected Wayne Sager as captain and Joe Sefried as the most valuable player on the team. Lettermen were: Bob Stephenson Gordon Jarvis Wayne Sager Melvin Martin Lee Brown Willis Veerman Bill Watkins Bill Goetz Don Holmes Stanley Stedman Walt Forbes Paul Pasdik Jim Watkins Bob Rose fim Murphy Jake Staab Several seniors whom the team will miss next year, are: Bob Stephenson, Wayne Sager, Bob Rose, Don Holmes, Jim Murphy, Bill Watkins, Paul Pasdik, Clarence Sefried, Andy Placher, and several others. Speaking for the entire squad, I would like to express our deep gratitude and appreciation to “Kok”, our coach; Mr. Adams, Mr. Parvin, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Parr, Mr. Hale, members of the faculty; and everyone who helped us to bring such a splendid record on the gridiron to our school. Page. Twenty-fivt BASKETBALL Bill Goetz, Jake Staab, Mr. Kokjohn, Bob Stephenson, Gene Bornsheuer, Merton Gaisford This year’s basketball team, although small in stature, made up for this de- ficiency with an amazing amount of fighting spirit. The starting five, composed of Captain Boh Stephenson, Mert Gaisford, Bill Goetz, Gene Bornsheuer, and Jake Staab, met the Lacon Lions on our home floor on December 3, and dropped a close 14-to-ll decision. Chilli took the next two games from Bradford by a 30-to-22 score and from Sparland by a 3-point victory, 31 to 28. Next, the squad went to the Princeville Invitational tourney and won a hand- some Second Place Trophy by defeating Maquon 24 to 21; Glasford 30 to 13; but losing a thrilling 24 to 22 decision to a tall Dunlap team. In the next home game, which was with Princeville on January 7, Gene Borns- heuer broke a tie during the overtime period and gave Chilli a thrilling victory, 17 to 15. That made it five wins and two losses. The Grey Ghosts then took Glasford into camp to the tune of 30 to 20, on our home floor. In the next game, the Dunlap team tripped the Ghosts for the second straight time, 30 to 20. Then came the Dunlap Invitational tourney in which Chilli nudged Glasford again 30 to 22, and downed Princeville in the semi-finals, 21 to 17. Once again the Ghosts tangled with Dunlap in the finals of a tourney, and once again we were defeated by a close score of 25 to 22. Coach Brasmer’s tough Brimfield team was next on the list, and they succeeded in squeezing out a one point win by a score of 19 to 18. In the next game, Chilli’s Ghosts traveled to Klmwood and tripped Elmwood by a 34 to 26 score. 'I he Chilli team then defeated Glasford for the fourth straight time, 37 to 17, on the Glasford court. Chilli, having an off night, dropped the next home game to an inspired Prince- ville team, 23 to 19. In the next game, between Chilli and Dunlap, a team which had beaten Chilli three times before this season, the Ghosts earned sweet revenge by trouncing the boys from Dunlap, 33 to 22. After a week of rest, our high spirited lads journeyed to Brimfield and again revenged a former defeat by holding Brimfield’s scoring threat to a mere 24 points, while the Ghosts tallied 30. Page Twenty-six However, success did not continue for long, as Coach Lew Wallace’s Sparland team came to town and went home with an 18-to-15 victory over the Ghosts. Brad- ford’s Panthers were next on the list and went down in defeat by a score of 24 to 13. In the final home game of the year. Captain Bob Stephenson and his cohorts really went to town and trimmed a tall Klmwood team 40 to 16. Phis put Chilli- cothe into a first place tie with Princeville for the trophy and honor of being King of the Kickapoo Valley League. The playoff game was held at Brimfield before a packed house. The game was a nip and tuck affair all the way through, but Princeville sank a long shot with fifteen seconds to go, putting them into the lead, 15 to 14. Mert Gaisford received a free throw which would tie the score, but the ball was short and went out of bounds. With less than seven seconds left to go, Princeville took the ball out of bounds and brought it down the floor fast. Jake Staab saved the day by intercept- ing a hasty pass and threw the ball to Mert Gaisford, who was all alone under the Princeville basket. He sank the shot for another two points, and the gun went off, ending the game and giving Chillicothe High the Championship of the Kickapoo Valley League for 1941. In the final regular game of the year the Ghosts went to Lacon and avenged themselves of an earl}' season defeat by tripping Lacon 37 to 30. Chilli went directly to the Regional tourney and drew Peoria Manual, the city champions, and picked by many to win the tourney. A point to remember in this game was that every Manual player was as tall or taller than our tallest lad. Cap- tain Bob Stephenson. During the entire first half the Grey Ghosts completely out- played the Manual “Rams.” Chilli stole the ball from Derby, and Bornsheuer and Gaisford tallied on two beautiful fast breaks to make the score 4 to 0 at the end of the first quarter. A stout Chilli zone defense, that was beautiful to watch, kept Manual practically hogtied until Manual’s Don Myers connected with three driving baskets to put the Rams ahead at half time, 13 to 11. In the second half Manual played an entirely different type of ball, concen- trating on getting passes into big Bob Lawless under the basket who, towering above all the Chilli lads, just started dropping them in. The Grey Ghosts fought all the way, but bowed in defeat, 29 to 17. This ended a truly great basketball sea- son and the career of perhaps the greatest basketball player to play for Chilli, Captain Bob Stephenson, who is really a dream player in every sense of the word. The team will lose only one man from the entire squad and is expected to go places next year. A word of appreciation must be given to Bob Rose and Wayne Sager, who real- ly did an outstanding job of cheerleading, even if it was in dresses. Letters were awarded to the following players: Captain Bob Stephenson—Senior Gene Bornsheuer—Junior. Jake Staab—Sophomore. Bill Goetz—Junior. Mert Gaisford—Junior. Junior Varsity letters were awarded to: Jack Henberger—Sophomore. George Berg—Junior. Page Twenty-seven BASEBALL FIRST ROW: Jim Guilani, Merle Johnson, Jim Murphy, Willis Veerman, Bill Goetz, Gene Williams, Harold Johnson, Guy Welch. SECOND ROW: Happy Murphy, Wayne Sager, Don Holmes, Luke Boylan, Jack Henberger, Mr. Kokjohn, Lee Brown, Jake Staab, Bob Rose, Richard Johnston. The spring of 1941 finds a spirited aggregation of baseball talent out on the track and diamond almost every night preparing for one of the best seasons in baseball this town and school has ever seen. The team dropped quite a few games last year, but these losses were due mainly to lack of practice. The team is looking quite good, but it is rather early in the season to make any rash prediction. Most of the action on the diamond this year will be seen by: Rose (Catcher), Sager and Holmes (Pitchers and Infielders), Goetz, Murphy, Stephenson, Henberger, Welch, Richard Johnston (Infielders), Staab, Williams, Brown, Johnson, and Cameron (Outfielders). Jim Guiliani is trying to master the art of catching. New equipment, including a new catcher’s mask and several new bats, has been bought, and the team is really working a great deal harder than in past seasons. Gordon Hawks, veteran pitcher for Jay’s Radio team, has volunteered his ser- vices to give the boys a few pointers in the game and assist Head Coach Milton Kokjohn, who is quite a busy man these days trying to coach two sports at once. I feel sure that the team will be quite successful this year. April 17—Princeville. April 23—Toluca. April 29—Toluca. SCHEDULE May 9—Wyoming. May 15—Princeville. May 20—Wyoming. lage Twenty-eight TRACK FIRST ROW: Richard Johnston, Gene Williams. Bill Goetz, Mert Gaisford, Stanley Stedman. Jim Murphy, Gene Bornsheuer, Walt Forbes, Jim Guiliani. SECOND ROW: Merle Johnson, Luke Boylan, Gordon Jarvis, Don Holmes, Mr. Kokjohn, George Berg, Leo Brown, Jake Staab, Bob Hayes, George Lakis. This year, Chilli’s track schedule will be much larger and better, compared with former years. The Ghosts will face Woodruff (Peoria), Toulon, Elmwood, Brim- field, Manito, Cuba, and as yet unnamed opponents in a four-way meet. Other meets are Bradford, Galva Relays, and the county track meet. An early season glance at who will do what this coming season, finds George Berg back to throw the shot, aided by Gordon Jarvis. Across the field we will find Melvin Martin, Merton Gaisford, Jake Staab, and Luke Boylan tossing the discus. Mert Gaisford, Jim Guiliani, and Gene Williams will run the 100-yard dash. Mert Gaisford and possibly Jake Staab and Lee Brown will hold down the 220-yard run. In the 440-yard dash Lee Brown and Gordon Jarvis will perform for Chilli. The half-mile will find Gene Bornsheuer, Luke Boylan, and Jim Mur- phy running; while in the mile run we have Bob Hayes and Johnny Forbes. In the hurdle field we will find Lee Brown and Gene Williams running the high hurd- les, and Gene Williams, Gene Bornsheuer, and Lee Brown in the lows. In the broad jump we will have Bill Goetz and Gene Bornsheuer contending with each other. In the high jump Don Holmes and Gene Bornsheuer will be the contest- ants. Three able entrvs are to do the pole vaulting. They are Jim Guiliani, Gene Williams, and Melvin Martin. Members of the varsity relay are very indefinite, but it can be said that Jim Guiliani, Richard Johnston, Jake Staab, and Lee Brown will take part in the Frosh-Soph relay. Page Twenty-nine BUILDING TRADES The Building Trades class is constructing another house this year under the able direction of Mr. Herman B. Hale. The house is located at the corner of Sixth and Pine Streets. It is a five room dwelling with a large attic which could be con- verted into spare bedrooms if so desired. Work was begun about the second week in September, and it is hoped that the house will be completed by the end of the school term. This year’s house differs from most others, if not from all, in that the basement walls were poured concrete instead of concrete blocks. This was done with the services of the concrete mixer purchased for the class. At the beginning of the year there were thirty students in the combined class, but there are now only twenty-four. With the exception of the plastering, which was done by Samuel Jones, every bit of work on the house has been done by the boys. Everyone is invited to come and go through the house when it is open for in- spection. Page Thirty HOME ECONOMICS (Picture courtesy Peoria Star) There are sixty-one students enrolled in the Home Economics Department, twenty-seven in the Home Economics Survey Class, eight in the Boys’ Foods Class, fourteen in the Girls' Foods Class, and twelve in the Clothing Class. During the latter part of September, Miss Alden, our instructor, accompanied several members of the department to Princeton, to participate in the District Home Economics Rally Day. On October 6, a County Rally Day was held at Brimfield, which was enjoyed by several of the department’s members. As school progressed, the Food Classes began to “can” and so it was that late in October, the Food Classes motored to the Princeville Canning Factory to witness the process of “putting it into the can,” instead of the “jar”. On January 2, the Clothing Class undertook the problem of making the ex- Tempest room into a Girls’ Powder Room. Careful planning and preparation went into this project, and the girls worked for two months, to prepare this room. Orange crates made up the dressing table, while the curtains and drapes were made from inexpensive material. All the painting, hanging of the curtains, etc., were done by the girls. We believe the Clothing Class of “41” has left the school something worth while. It was in connection with this project that, on February 13, the Home Eco- nomics Department climbed into the bus and motored to Peoria, to visit the Colonel John Warner Housing Project. This was an interesting trip which was enjoyed by all. While in Peoria, we also visited the Roszell plant. (Continued on Page 33) Page Thirty-one CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1941, of the Chillicothe Township High School, being oi sound mind and memory; considering the uncertainty of this frail and transi- tory life; and having a full knowledge of our extensive possessions, do hereby make, publish, and declare this, our last Will and Testament, in order that our goods may be justly and in a satisfactory manner distributed among our friends and co-laborers. To the school as a whole, we bequeath our scholastic ability, honors, and good sportsmanship. To the Freshmen, we leave our good manners and quietness. To the Sophomores, we leave our dramatic ability and leadership. To the Juniors, we leave our brilliancy, intelligence, excellency, and success; so that they may attempt to become as famous a class as ours! To Miss McKray, who has been our excellent advisor for the past three years, we bequeath our sincere appreciation for the fine co-operation she has given us, and our deepest gratitude for the understanding way in which she has guided our class. To Mr. Parr, we will a good, quiet fourth hour study hall. To Mr. Parvin, we will a bottle of “Grow-fast” hair tonic. To Mr. Kokjohn, we will a bottle of Welch’s Grape juice, and a package of Ry-krisp. Edgar Agrue wills his quiet disposition to Guy Welch. Lois Kehlenbach wills her slim figure to Doris Day, and her baby voice to Gordon Jarvis. Art Blase wills one-half his intelligence to Dick Droll and the other one-half to Jack Newell. Pat Wells wills “her way with the boys” to Catherine Meller. Tom Linn wills his long legs to Bab Elliott, and his careful driving to Elmer Lawson. Jeanne Gentry wills her sophistication to Pat Lillingston, and her cosmetics to Lydia Rodgers. Karl Mitchell wills his shyness to Willis Veerman, and his scientific knowledge to Einstein. Bob Rose wills his trim waistline to Jim Watkins. Clarence Sefried wills his good physique to Happy Murphy, and his English IV grades to Lyle Allen. Wayne Sager wills his gridiron reputation and quarterback laurels to Walt Forbes, and his love for Eleanor Schielein to anyone who dares to “chisel in”. Bob Stephenson wills his position on the basketball team to Jake Staab, and his tall stature to Bill Mitchell. Joe Carroll wills himself to Carolyn Renshaw. Jim Chittenden wills his aeronautical ability to Jim Stiers. Bob Haas wills his bottle of peroxide to Bob Medina, and his short stature to George Berg. Mary Ellen Mattice wills “Jennie” to Lucille Birren, and her love for tweed suits to Lydia Rodgers. Jim Mast wills his place in the boiler room to Gerald Kelly, and his motor- cycle to Jim Guiliani. Raymond Roger wills his “out-of-town girls” to Ed Wigand. Jim Murphy wills his “dancing feet” to Stan Stedman. Charles See wills his dull humor and dry wit to Norman Wilkey. Virginia Johnson wills her frequent absences from school to Audrey Mead. Mary James wills her good record in typing to Gordon Tucker. Paul Pasdik wills his “bull sessions” to Gerald Rodgers. Page Thirty-two Juanita Todd wills her ability to “get a man” and “hold him” to Hazel Sn der. Jane Hathaway wills her worries of the Tempest to any healthy junior. Lois Braun wills her knowledge of sewing to the freshmen girls. Bill Reed wills his diving talent to Gordon Jarvis. Franklin Rodgers wills his editorship of the Year Book to anyone who is physically strong and mentally awake for such a position. Eva jean Robersor; wills her skill in getting along with the teachers to Leola Gauwitz. Dennis Perrine wills his excellent voice to Bill Walters. Don Holmes wills the “D” he received when he was a Sophomore, back to Mr. Hale and “Prof.” Adams. Betty Joyce Olsson wills her good portrayal of comedy parts to Roberta Allen. Dan Medina wills his “bushy hair” to Bob Mitchell. Irene Bartolomea wills her love for a good “jam session” to Nancy Young. Cliff Martin wills his long fingernails to Jack King. Ilene Ford wills her studious ways to Ralph Veerman. Dale Foster wills his ability to go steady to Lee Brown. Wilfred Sarver wills his “F’s” in History to Maxyne Mathisen. Herschel Philyaw wills his speed in getting things done to Ralph Beddow. Bernard Vonk wills his knowledge of the farm to “Vagabond” Elliott. Andrew Placher wills his heated discussions in History to Bill Goetz. Floyd Welch wills his curly hair to Jack Henberger, and his reckless driving to Jake Staab. Dorothy Braun wills her smile to Martha Lewis, and her giggle to Zora Crotz. Frances Reed wills her quietness and reserve to Dot Hill, and her straight posture to Margaret Berry. Leo Weaver wills his frequent trips to Peoria and his ability to “gyp” school to Bob Jones. Bill Watkins wills his non-spendthrift ways to Mert Gaisford. Imogene Windaugh wills her stubbornness to Joanne Schilling, and her cheer- ful disposition to Helen Potter. In testimony whereof we, members of the Class of 1941. hereunto do set our hand and seal, and publish, and decree this to be our last Will and Testament, in the presence of the witnesses named below, this twenty-seventh day of May, 1941. Signed: Class of 1941, Chillicothe Township H;gh School. Signed, sealed, declared, and published in the 1941 Maroon and Black, by the said Senior Class, as their last Will and Testament, in the presence of us. w! o at the request of the said class, do act as witnesses. Signed: Mary Ellen Mattice Robert Haas Robert Rose Dorothy Braun Eva Jean Roberson Pat Wells. HOME ECONOMICS (Continued from Page 51) On March 20, several members of the department went to the Singer office in I-eoria and witnessed the use of the Sewing Machine Attachments. In the spring the Clothing Class made its annual trip to the Lacon Woolen Mills. There we saw the making of the woolen cloth from the fibre. Numerous activities have occured this year in the Home Economics Depart- ment, and as we close the door, we leave behind many memories that will he kept and cherished in the hearts of all. Page Thirty-three CLASS PROPHECY ft is reported that Mrs.................., the former Eva Jean Roberson, takes “Junior” for his daily airing in a plane instead of a car. “Mickey” Mattice is now appearing as featured blues singer with Cab Callo- way’s orchestra during their two week engagement at the Hilly Ballroom, Spar- land, 111. For the past few years Lois Kehlenbach has been fulfilling her lifelong wish of becoming a chemist—dissecting white rats and men’s hearts. We called at the “Chillicothe Hospital for the Insane” a few days ago and were greeted by Francis Reed in the garb of a nurse. She is wed to one of the in- mates—or do I mean internes? Karl Mitchell, after a few years of college, majoring in chemistry, gave up his former hopes to become the world’s most outstanding “good humor man.” Jim Mast now has a rushing business in the motorcycle line. He has a half interest in the “Rent-one-for-an-hour” at the corner of Fourth and Pine. We find Thomas Linn, the woman hater, following in the footsteps of the great lover, John Barrymore. He was married for the fifth time last week to Daisy May Slocum, socialite of Gunnysack Gulch, Miss. We see Raymond Roger as a “gob” on one of Uncle Sam’s battleships. He read the sign, “Join the navy and see the girls.” We see by the paper that Mr. Robert Rose has gained his highest ambition. This is to be able to sing—on the radio. We see that Mr. Wayne Sager has finally passed his 100 word test in short- hand and is therefore entitled to a certificate and a job as office boy in one of Chillicothe's larger firms. We see that Wilfred Sarver has purchased a horse to aid in the plowing of his one-half acre farmer. Mrs. Wilfred Sarver was formerly engaged in this role. Today’s paper revealed that Mr. Charles See has been voted No. 1 comedian in an area of one block square in the metropolis of Rome, 111. The article stated, I quote, “Mr. See, during his High School days tried hard to make a joke.” Some of us never change, do we? We hear that Edgar Agrue and Arthur Blase are living in a bachelor apart- ment, experimenting with engines. We find from a reliable source that Jim Chittenden is thinking of marriage for the fourth time. Irene Bartolomea is absorbed in teaching kindergarten. Leo Weaver is one of the “ace” pilots in the United States Air Corps. Floyd Welch and Evelyn are living in their little cottage by the sea. Incident- ally, Floyd is having trouble with the twins’ home work. Pat Wells is now posing for hubby Bill Goetz’s famous illustrations. Imogene Windaugh is private secretary to the governor of Illinois. We note from the paper that Dorothy Braun, after working up from file clerk to be the junior partner’s private secretary, finally married her boss. Lois Braun is head seamstress of the alterations department in Marshall Fields. Page Thirty-jour Betty Joyce Olsson is teaching Latin at Skunk Ridge University, Ozark, Mo. Andrew Placher is advertising for a fleet of semi-trailers to haul animals for Ringling Bros. Circus. Hershall Philyaw is planning on being dictator of good old U. S. A. before very long. Dan Medina is married, has three children, and is trying to find the hours he lost in school. Clifford Martin is hanging stop signs on sky hooks to regulate air traffic. Franklin Rodgers is research chemist on a banana plantation in Costa Rica. He is trying to find a way to make bananas grow down the stalk. I here are also nine little chemists running around the plantation. Paul Pasdik plans to make a habit of pushing up daisies. Bill Reed is working on the P. W. A., sowing grass seed on the Sahara Desert. Don Holmes is a bachelor selling “pop” at Wrigley Field, Chicago. Jane Hathaway is now head of the Salvation Army Camp No. 102. Mary James is assistant secretary to the governor of IHinonis. Bob Haas is an-airplane designer. Virginia Johnston is married and has a fine group of five boys running around the yard. Jeanne Gentry is going with another movie star now. Joe Carroll is president of the Standard Oil Co., supporting his wife and four children. We see that Ilene Ford is a private secretary in Washington, D. C. Bernard Vonk has fulfilled his life’s ambition and become farm advisor for the Peoria County F'arm Bureau. Bill Watkins now has a fine wife and two children. I hey are very happy over the fact that the mortgage on their farm has just been paid off. Bob Stephenson has a contract for the excavation on the site of a new C. C. C. camp in North Chillicothe. Clarence Sefried is the stock market reporter over station WMBD now. His wife and children are discouraged because his salary is not what they think it ought to be. Juanita Todd has been chosen for the lead in Broadway s latest hit, 1 he Case of the Missing Ring, or Who Washed the Bath 1 ub. Jim Murphy joined the Navy to see the girls and has been promoted to cap- tain of the ship that sails daily up Senachwine Creek. Page Thirty-five Page Thirty-six CALENDAR SEPTEMBER: 2. First Football practice of the season. 3. School begins. “Buckie” starts a bus service for the country “kids.” 13. Boy! Do we feel good? Woodruff 0, Chillicothe 0. 20. We squeeze out a win against Eureka, 7 to 6. 27. Washington didn’t have a chance. 44 to 0. 28. The Band plays in the Annual Pumpkin Festival at Eureka. OCTOBER: 4. Toulon didn’t do much better than Washington. 44 to 7. The first “Tempest” was published. 10. The student body enjoyed a program presented by an Indian family. 11. U. H. Normal played here and our boys came through with another winning (20-13) score. A dance was held after-the game for the football fans. 18. The team is heating its way to fame in football history. Beat Bradford on our home field by score of 24-3. 21. Ring Committee chose Senior rings. 25. The afternoon found fans in Wyoming watching our team continue its un- beaten ways. Sophomores held their annual carnival. 26. Members of the District Junior Classical Society attended convention at Woodruff. 29. Senior play tryouts were held in the gymnasium. 31. Chilli went to Knoxville to bring home another scalp, 7-0. NOVEMBER: 7. Band concert in Chilli gym. 8. Sophomores furnish an evening’s entertainment at the expense of freshmen at annual Freshmen Party. 11 Chilli drops last game for only loss during season. 15. Student Council attended Convention at Springfield. First Student assembly. was held in the gym. 18-22. One whole week of vacation. Teachers attended Institute first three days, and we had last two for Thanksgiving. 25. Dixie Quartette presented entertaining program for the school. DECEMBER: 3. First basketball game in which we were beaten by Lacon 5. A summary of the District Council Convention was given by various mem- bers who attended. 6. Chilli beat Bradford in basketball game, 32-20. 10. Sparland-Chilli game at Sparland; we won 31-28. 13. Seniors presented their play, “Lena Rivers,” before a large crowd. 18. Princeville Tournament starts. 20. School enjoys a Christmas Party in gym before starting vacation. 26. Holiday dance held at Chilli. JANUARY: 10. 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L. Pennington PEORIA COUNTY’S LEADING WEEKLY NEWSPAPER • Phone 245 JOB PRINTING A SPECIALTY APOLLO Chocolate Shop DRUGS • • Try Our BIG FOUR SUNDAES Visit • DOUBLE DIP SODAS or SUNDAES • MOFFIT DRUG CO. Phone 145 PLAIN DRINKS—ANY FLAVOR FOUNTAIN SERVICE • OUR HOME MADE CANDIES None Better • • John Pasdik, Prop. PAINT AND GLASS Page Filly BEST WISHES to the CARROLL MAROON ANI) BLACK REALTY COMPANY From the POPPEN • SUPER MARKET ALL KINDS OF GROCERIES INSURANCE MEATS HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES • THE COMPLETE STORE Bacon Building Phone 249 WHITE ROSE LIDO CAFE SERVICE STATION Bacon Building WASHING GREASING • FOODS IN SEASON A SPECIALTY • • POLISHING Meet Me at the Lido • GASOLINE, OIL, GREASE • DELICIOUS SIZZLING STEAKS Served on Sizzling Platters • • Free Award Tickets Every Card a W'inner Try Our Jumbo Malted Milks and Milk Shakes • o 24-Hour Service Phone 160 K • Walnut Street Chillicothe, 111. Phone 160-L Chillicothe, III. Page Fifty-one IN PEORIA Portman Sport Goods G. N. PORTMAN CO. 122 N. Adams Telephone 3-3745 R. t GRAHAM PLUMPING AND HEATING ELECTRICAL WORK PERFECTION OIL STOVES AND BURNERS GOLLNITZ SHOES AND SHOE REPAIRING ‘PUT YOURSELF IN MARTY’S SHOES’ C. E. CASE DENTIST MACON BUILDING Phones: Home 152Y Office 122Y Page Filty-two SUNSET CLEANERS BETTER ♦ Let us show you the difference our FURNITURE dry cleaning makes ♦ AT We also clean rugs, furniture, and Draperies REASONABLE ♦ WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER PRICES Phone 11 IK + Chillicothe, Illinois ♦ EDWARDS Men’s Made-to-Measure CLOTHES FURNITURE CO. ♦ PHONE 7:5 Roger Mannering, Proprietor CHILLICOTHE, ILL. GROCERIES MEATS THE STORE OE GIFTS HAMILTON, ELGIN, BULOVA, ANI) GRANT WATCHES C A. BAER R. C. A. RADIOS Phone 129 F. E. LYNDS Four Deliveries Daily YOUR JEWELER FINE WATCH REPAIRING Chillicothe, Illinois FRUITS VEGETABLES Page Fifty-three ROY’S MARKET Barker’s Bowling Alleys A HOME OWNED FOR YOUR PLEASURE STORE 4 NEW ALLEYS • • Reservations for Parties GROCERIES Special Prices to School Children and 14 vears and under MEATS • • ROY STEVENSON Phone 393-X 620 South Fourth St. Chillicothe Phone 222 Chillicothe. III. CALL 83 Compliments W. H. EVEN D. FELDMAN’S SHOES AND READY-TO-WEAR I)E SOTO—PLYMOUTH SALES AND SERVICE • • SPORT and CAMPUS STYLES “Satisfaction With Every Transaction” We Wish You • GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HEALTH Presented by • REPAIR YOUR SHOES THE W . H. EVEN MODERNE WAY • Tom’s Chillicothe Modern Shoe Repair Shop Chillicothe, Illinois Page Fifty-four MACHINE AND MACHINELESS WAVING BEST WISHES MODERN BEAUTY SHOP ♦ BLANCHE SWOPE MURPHY’S CAfE Phone 475 FACIALS + MANICURING HAIR STYLING HOME MADE PIES and CHILI ♦ BEST WISHES Chillicothe, Illinois WONDER FREEZE ICE CREAM .... Best Wishes .... COMPLIMENTS DR. S. A. SMITH DR. S. B. LA DUE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Phones: Home 356 Office 15)0 Class of 1903 Compliments of BASNETT’S BAKERY SEWARDS MOTOR SALES WE’LL BE THE BAKER NEW AND USED CARS YOU BE THE JUDGE Phone 66 ★ Chillicothe, Illinois Chillicothe, Illinois Page Fifty-five Brumhead’s Grocery MEATS GROCERIES FROZEN FOODS Phone 412Y • SEATON SONS PRINTERS REST WISHES WEBB’S INN “FAMOUS CHICKEN DINNERS” Phone 100 Hotel Francis Bldg. La Salle • |H CMILLICOTHE KIWANIS CLUB First and Third Wednesdays Webb’s Inn, 6:30 P. M. M. L. Geiger, President T. C. Anderson, Secretary and Treasurer ERED SCHEELER Federal Savings and Loan INSURANCE Association Chillicothe. III. SERVICE In All Rranches SAVE AND BORROW • with CONFIDENCE in an INSURED ASSOCIATION Phones This Loan Established in 1888 Office 90—Residence 139 50 Years of Continuous Service in • Real Estate Notary Public this Community Fred Scheeler, Secretary Phone 90 137 North Second St. 1‘os.e Fifty-six CREAM—FEEDS—POULTRY Chillicothe Produce Co. A. C. Meyers Phone 473-K GROCERIES MEATS FIRST QUALITY Ringenberg Grocery Phone 157-L Compliments of KERASOTES BROS Friendly Palace and Sunset Theatres Phone 55 Peoples Cleaners Joe Crum, Mgr. Kewanee, Illinois Trucks Stop Daily at ROLLA BERTSCHPS 861 Pine St. MEATS GROCERIES WHITE’S GROCERY SOUTH ROME Experienced Operators Sadie’s Beauty Shop Phone 360 Chillicothe, Illinois e PERMANENT WAVING © HAIR DRESSING OF ALL KINDS KING CLEANERS “Quality Service Fit for a King” CLEANING, PRESSING. REPAIRING Free Deilvery Phone 8 Chillicothe. 111. TUCKER’S GROCERY Phone 332 GROCERIES and MEATS Page Fifty-seven CALENDAR (Continued from Page 38) 20. Assembly was held in study hall so we cotdd hear President Roosevelt’s In augural address. 23. Dunlap Tourney begins. 28. Brimfield quint plays Grey Ghosts here. 29. Alumni game in gym. 30. Peoria Players present play in gym. 31. Chilli plays Elmwood there. FEBRUARY: 3. The juniors and seniors enjoyed a party and dance in school gym. 4. Basketball team journeys to Glasford. Second team suffers first loss. 7. Princeville basketball team is here. 9. Dunlap loses wild game to Chilli, 33-32. 14. Chilli drops Brimfield in thriller at their gym. 18. Bradford team is outclassed on our floor. 21. Elmwood is guest on Chilli’s flooi. 28. Chilli goes to Lacon to continue winning ways. MARCH: 10. Band Concert. 13. Operetta Matinee in gym. 14. Operetta “Words and Music” is presented. 17. Junior play tryouts are held. 21. Juniors sponsored a St. Patrick’s Day Dance. APRIL: 4. Seniors enjoyed a day at Bradley. 16. Assembly in which Miss Adams entertained us with readings and imperson ations. 17. Lost first baseball game of year to Princeville, 8 to 3. 18. Band plays at Eureka Band Festival. 19. State Ensemble contest at Peoria. 22. Music and Literary County tryouts. 23. Student Administration Day. 23. Baseball here against Toluca. 25-26. State Student Council Convention at Springfield, III. 29. An assembly. Subject: Camera Tales. MAY: 1. Junior Play Matinee, “Don’t Take My Penny.” 2. Junior Play in the gymnasium. 6. Finals in Literary Contest. 14 County Track Meet at Chilli. 16. Junior-Senior Prom at the Country Club. 25. Baccalaureate. 27. Senior Class Night. 28. Year Books come out. 29. Graduation! Bye Chilli. Page Filly-eight AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS ' . T l« 3� -t' vjH - • ; ; . yfi.. - $£ «tr • S5 � ,v f ‘--r m ■ - w.;■•■t- m'4- i 1,di $ £ • • • - § '■ mS -'-• . g ■m