Keokuk High School - Comment Yearbook (Keokuk, IA)

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At the same time, lNIiss Van Nostrand was named assistant principal. HANNAH VAN NOSTRAND Assistant Principal ELEVEN THE 1939 COMMENT THE FACULTY If you have knowledge, let others . . . TWELVE T BERNICE BALLANCE Physical Education LELA BROWN Foreign Languages and English MARIE CONNER Commercial BERTHA CRAIG Social Studies ARTHUR S. GILL Commercial HENRY O. HEBERT Music ROBERT LIVINGSTON Social Studies and Music HENRY B. HALE Science JANE W. MARSH Speech and Dramatics ELIZABETH MAXWELL Home Economics THE 1939 COMMENT THE FACULTY . . . light their candles by it. PAUL G. MEGCHELSEN Manual Training BESSIE MERIDITH Social Studies HELEN NANCOLAS Commercial GEORGE H. NICKLE Mathematics JAMES W, SHULTZ Physical Education JOSEPHINE SIMMONS English MAMIE SLACK Art RICHARD TRUMP Science HANNAH VAN NOSTRAND English JAMES C. WRIGHT Science THIRTEEN THE 1939 COMMENT Student Council First Rlolws Clarita Langston. Richard Larson, Norris Mundy, Ruth Bisping, Tom Strome, Mary Helen aekie. Second Row-Joseph Wahrer, Ed Bierman, Martha Driver, Lois Chadwick, Esther Mary Henry, Miss Van Nostrand. Ed Gill, Gordon Worster. Third Row--Marshall Baker. Don Inman. The Student Council is one of the most important organizations in the school. Through this group the students' feelings and ideas are expressed. The members are taught the art of self-government and learn to take a more active part in school life. To be a member one must possess many desirable qualities. The Student Council is a very active group and is given many respon- sibilities. The Council sponsored the Homecoming and Christmas alumni dances which were big successes. They have also been responsible for several all-school dances held during the second semester. At the basket- ball games the council members supervised a 'Lcheck room. The oiiicers are : 'President' Wd, Wm, ,U , ,,-r,,e,CCs, Norris blundy Vice-President do ees eeee c , E- geese c. Ruth Bisping Secretary ssc so so c so successes use Richard Larson Treasurer do ees ,guesses geese Cece Tom Strome F0 URTEEN A 0 ln I cy H5535 w f ,.p , 4 1- , n A , W , . , 'I ' 1' if K . V 'V'-1 , 1 .,a':. i- ' y -k 15.f:1+imvf? fg 1 'rx . ' V -.1:,1.- .1 F,..r N ,fri -HP? . . I . . , QAYAW .,,. 1-za, sgzf f Z f wr wif Va : Q' .1 ill-'..l .:'EwQx,'ij, ,T a . ..,,L.,, ,,,. 5 911: W ,V 5.4, J . - A Y., f 'K -1: .'-WN' Alfif? 512 . .gi 2' 1. !- ld rr -fd ,rr k.'-f..qZ-1 -JN ,4' 7 My a 4 W :Z ,, ,- I H! L ,I , V Y :ua IL 12 ll : xx A u Y, W 1-Qsgtigfezu ' . KD ' ' ' v .I 1' ' IQ v , ig. . .. , ,,,.,j!QfQgiI'f?:Y'f5: f il? I f'I'fi-M5441 -A ? Ei , 9.-1 'gi' .N 1 ii'--iz .,. -,wuz iq., gf,-. 1 LS 3 '-iQ :' 221' 1 - .Tn-1 mi' - 4 - 13, 1 , , ' 'N ET. f--' mg. EJ 'G-9 'I 112' fi: P' 3: . J . , .'.A. - -.L V3 'Eggs' L iq, ' , f 17 'mfr ,T '. - - . war, 11 115 f' ' f 'fi I 1' Y . 4 ' f I.. Af 11 +NYf:gHgeY.2 V Ji,-ig 1 a G 1 , ,ia ..1 . Y I vb M A 4.55 .1 'Q fp --,1.-NWT ' : ii H 1 ' li ' 'f fi ' QW. '51 1 ' w -ff,,w, jr J.. -: -r w 'u'1L. 2 - -I . , I s 15, 5 . .Q ii 3 F 1 , , . .1 .Q M1 -u .' , . 2-1 x. ..1.- - '...a.Ie'.N2 .aEk1L,.i.ai.Qwa,i ,-frf.-:dir f . V135 zz - ,V - 3 THE 1939 COMMENT Senior Class Officers PRESIDENT Frederic Schneider VICE-PRESIDENT Norris Mundy V SECRETARY Martha Driver TREASURER Tom Stromc Chugl' Schneider leads us in our last year of high school. Vital player in basketball, football, and drama. Voted most popular senior boy by his classmates. Swell sport. Norris Nlundy, last year's chief executive of the juniors. This year's vice-president, Student Council president, H-Y-er, and just all-round good fellow. Our able secretary is Martha Driver, most popular girl. In her sophomore year, vice-president. Now a G. R. member, Student Council member and, as always, friendly to everyone. A Tom Strome, the ideal senior, is our treasurer. Of honor roll calibre is Well supplied with subtle humor. His third year at this post proves his inevitable popularity. FIFTEEN THE 1939 COMMENT 'The truth, the whole truth, and everything but the truth The senior class thinks that: Ideal senior is Tom Strome. Best girl student is Janet Sexsmith. Best boy student is Phil Chamberlain. Best girl athlete is Dorothy Wustrow. Best boy athlete is Fred Schneider. Best girl sport is Martha Driver. Best boy sport is Fred Schneider. Most popular girl is Martha Driver. Most popular boy is Fred Schneider. Most beautiful girl is Ruth Bisping. Most handsome boy is Norris Mundy. Best dressed girl is Marian Nelson. Best dressed boy is Wilbur Ryan. Most conceited girl is Ruth Bisping. llvlost conceited boy is john Hutchison. Best girl dancer is Edith Lutz. Best boy dancer is Billy Lamb. Best girl for a date is Dorothy Wustrow. Best boy for a date is Norris Mundy. Biggest girl Hirt is Edith Lutz. Biggest boy Hirt is Billy Lamb. Most bashful girl is Margaret McNamara. Most bashful boy is Kenneth Miller. Favorite girl pest is Violet Ross. Favorite boy pest is Lawrence Scott. Best girl apple polisher is Janet Sexsmith. Best boy apple polisher is Phil Chamberlain. 'Rentlts of the senior rlass poll. SIXTEEN CHARLOTTE ADAMS General Course CHARLES BAILEY Carnival Home Room President DOLLY ANN BANGHART Pep Squad May Fete Mixed Chorus G. A. A. Glee Club Girl Reserves JACK BAWDEN Football Basketball Hi-Y K Club HELEN BENDER Mixed Chorus Pep Squad Dramatic Club G. A. A. Girl Reserves Commercial Club RUTH BISPING National Honor Society Quill and Scroll Declamatory National Thespian Student Council May Queen THE 1939 COMMENT DORTHY ANDERSON Glee Club Mixed Chorus G. A. A. Girl Reserves Commercial Club CLEO BALDOCK S. A. R. Medal National Thespians Mixed Chorus Boys' Quartette PeD Band ..Dulcy,, VIRGINIA BANGHART Comment Staff Mixed Chorus Girl Reserves Pell? Squad G. A. A. Glee Club WAYNE BEESON Football Glee Club Hi-Y Commercial Club K Club Basketball GEORGE BERRYHILL Apparatus Hi-Y CHARLES BLAISDELL Track Apparatus Gym Exhibit Boys' K Club , SEVENTEEN GENEAL BLAN Chorus Glee Club Pep Squad May Queen Attendant Dramatic Club Sextet JANET BRINKER National Honor Society National Thespians Girl Reserves Honor Roll Quill and Scroll Comment Staff JAMES CAMPBELL Stunt Night Basketball Hi-Y Commercial Club Gym Exhibit Junior Night PHILIP CHAMBERLAIN Track Quill and Scroll State Champion Play, Box and Cox Cheer Leader State Physics Champion National Honor Society PAUL COOPER Apparatus Gym Exhibit SARA DANNAN Pep Squad G. A. A. Librarian Conservation Club Girl Reserves Dramatic Club EIGHTEEN THE 1939 COMMENT l GERALD BOWER General Course JAMES BUYS Football Basketball Track National Thespians Home Room Treasurer The Valiant HELEN CARLSON National Honor Society May Fete G. A. A. Commercial Club Library Staff Honor Roll ARVILLA COLLINS Glee Club Commercial Club Home Room Banker LESTER COOV ERT Basketball Apparatus WILLIS DEDMAN Junior Night Hi-Y National Honor Society Honor Roll Home Room President NANCY DIMOND Commercial Club Art Club Girl Reserves May Fete G. A. A. Gym Exhibit MARTHA DRIVER National Honor Society Student Council Class Oilicer Comment Staff National Thespians Girl Reserves RAY ELLER Football Track Apparatus K Club WILLIAM FIEDLER General Course RALPH FOULKES Commercial Club PAUL FRISCHKNECHT Glee Club Mixed Chorus Conservation Club THE 1939 COMMENT 1 GRACE DOWELL Honor Roll G. A. A. K Club Usher Home Room 0Hicer Commercial Club VIVIAN DUNN G. A. A. Glee Club Mixed Chorus Commercial Club Commercial Contest Gym Exhibit MAUDELINE EVERMON Pep Squad Band Orchestra Home Room Officer Commercial Club Girl Reserves WARREN FLOWERS Mixed Chorus V Glee Club Football Track Gym Exhibit DOROTHY FRANKLIN Girl Reserves LLOYD FRUEH Genelral Course NINETEEN EDWARD GILL State Champion Play, Box and Cox National Honor Society Comment Staff National Thespians Quill and Scroll Student Council DOROTHY GILPIN Pev Squad Home Room Officer Commercial Club G. A. A. Gym Exhibit WILLIAM GRICE General Course ROBERT GUILD Gym Exhibit CHARLES HEHMEY ER Basketball Gym Exhibit K Club National Athletic Honor Society FLOYD HENSON Football Glee Club K Club Hi-Y TWENTY THE 1939 COMMENT CARITA GILPIN Glee Club Chorus G. A. A. May Fete JEAN GOEHRIG Football Band Orchestra Commercial Club Conservation Club Basketball HARRY GRIMPE Studevnt Council Hi-Y Home Room President Comment Staff Tennis Team Football JACK HARTRICK National Thespians Hi-Y Junior Night Dramatic Club Play Festival Comment Staff LUCILLE HEINEMAN Glee Club Sextet Chorus Quill and Scroll G. A. A. National Honor Society MARY KAY HUBBARD General Course JEANNE HULSON National Thespians Honor Roll May Fete G. A. A. Mixed Chorus Girl Reserves LAVONE HUSTON May Fete Gym Exhibit JAMES IRVIN I Doorman LOUISE JOHNSON College Preparatory Course HARRY JONES Football Basketball PEARL KINKEADE General Course THE 1939 COMMENT W i JACK HUMBLE Home Room President. Conservation Club Commercial Club Football JOHN HUTCHISON All State Guard fl. D. P. AJ Hi-Y fPresidentl Football lCaDtainD Basketball fCaptainl Class Oflicer Track CLARENCE JACKSON Track Stunt Night Orchestra Basketball Hi-Y Commercial Club DOROTHEA JONES G. A. A. K Club Librarian Junior Night Gym Exhibit May Fete DORIS KERNS General Course VIVIAN KIRCHNER Glee Club G. A. A. May Fete Home Room Banker Gym Exhibit K Club TWENTY-ONE BILLY LAMB F'ootball Hi-Y K Club Basketball Track Glee Club KAY LANDGRAF Commercial Course EDITH LUTZ Pep Squad National Thespians Dramatic Club K Club Girl Reserves G. A. A. MARGARET McNAMARA G. A. A. Honor Roll National Honor Society May Fete Gym Exhibit K Club BERNICE MARKS Pep Squad Home Room Officer Librarian May Fete Commercial Club Gym Exhibit KENNETH MILLER Basketball K Club TWENTY-TWO THE 1939 COMMENT MARJORIE LAMMEIRJNG Usher Home Room Oflicer - May Fete National Honor Society Junior Night Honor Roll LESTER LEFTWICH Basketball Hi-Y Glee Club Spice of Life Gym Exhibit MARY McMILLAN Girl Reserves fSecretaryJ ELVA MANN Glee Club PHYLLIS MERIDETH G. A. A. Glee Club May Fete KATHRYN MONICAL Student Council G. A. A. Pep Squad Commercial Contest Honor Roll National Honor Society BARBARA MUNDY Student Council Quill and Scroll National Honor Society National Thespians Pep Squad Comment Staff EDITH NELSON Comment Staff Junior Night Usher MILDRED OTHMER Pep Squad Girl Reserves Mixed Chorus. Glee Club Girls' Sextet Commercial Contest GAIL PETERS Glee Club Track Football Home Room Officer Passion Play DE VERE PETERSON Home Room President Band Hi-Y Track ROSEMARY PORTER Band Orchrestra THE 1939 COMMENT l l l l W NORRIS MUNDY Class Officer Hi-Y lTreasurerl Dulcy Rear Car Mixed Chorus Student Council iPreisidentJ MARIAN NELSON Librarian Pep Squad Spice of Life Girl Reserves May Fete Home Room Officer DONALD PATTERSON Dramatic Club National Thespians Honor Roll BERNARD PETERSON College Preparatory Course EDNA PETERSON Commercial Club ELVIN POWELL Football Basketball K Club National Honor Society National Athletic Honor Society Hall Patrol TWENTY-THREE ALFRED RICKERT Honor Roll ROBERT RILEY Golf Glee Club Apparatus Gym Exhibit Mixed Chorus MILTON ROSS Football Hi-Y Track K Club Home Room Banker WILBUR RYAN Basketball Glee Club Gym Exhibit Hi-Y LAWRENCE SCOTT Football Basketball Dulcy Track National Thespians National Honor Society LOUISE SEABOLD G. A. A, KManagerJ Commercial Club Gym Exhibit TWENTY-FOUR THE 1939 COMMENT 1 l 1 IONA RILEY Girl Reserves G. A. A. Glee: Club Librarian Commercial Club EMERSON ROSE School Carnival MARY V. ROSS Glee Club Mixed Chorus Gym Exhibit May F'ete Dramatic Club FRED SCHNEIDER Football Basketball National Honor Society Athletic Honor Society Class Officer Tennis ROBERT SCOTT Basketball Hi-Y Glee Club Gym Exhibit RUTH SEA BOLD May Fete Mixed Chorus Gym Exhibit Glee Club G. A. A. Home Room Officer JANET SEXSMITH National Honor Society Quill and Scroll Comment Staff Pep Squad Student Council Girl Reserves CLAYTON SHARKEY College Preparatory Course MARILOUISE SIZEMORE Pep Squad Girl Reserves fPresidentl Student Council Mixed Chorus Head Usher Librarian VIRGINIA STAFFORD Dramatic Club Girl Reserves G. A. A. May Fete ELIZA BETH STICE Commercial Course ERNEST SWENSON General Course THE 1939 COMMENT WILMA SIIAFER Glee Club May Fete ERNEST SHERRILL General Course RAYMOND SORENSON General Course FRANCIS STANTON Basketball Home Room Officer TOM STROME Hi-Y National Honor Soicety Class Officer Student Council Comment Staff K Club DOROTHY SWOPE Band Orchestra Declamatory Contest Girl Reserves G. A. A. Home Room Officer TWENTY-FIVE ROBERT THRAP Football Conservation Club Dramatic Club National Thespians Stage Hand Mixed Chorus WILLIAM VANCE Hi-Y Basketball 1ManagerJ Quill and Scroll Commemt Staff Band and Orchestra Honor Roll STEVE WAHRER Hi-Y Comment Staff NINA WHITE G. A. A. Girls' K Club Librarian Gym Exhibit DOROTHY WUSTROW Pep Squad iMajorl G. A. A. National Honor Society Student Council Class Omcer Librarian TWENTY-SIX THE 1939 COMMENT MABEL VAIL Honor Roll Librarian JOHN VERMAZEN Honor Roll Home Room President Comment Staff Ring Committee Glee Club EVELYN WELSH General Course HAROLD WILSON Track Football Basketball Glee Club NED YODER Hi-Y Commercial Club Basketball Football Gym Exhibit Home Room Officer THE 1939 COMMENT Junior Class Officers PRESIDENT Ed Bierman VICE-PRESIDENT Bud Armstrong SECRETARY Roland Miger TREASURER Elizabeth Higby , i Pleasing personality, vigorous athlete, member of the Student Council, band, and many other activities-that describes our capable president, Ed Bierman. Bud Armstrong, vice-president, is happy-go-lucky, jolly, good-natured, and well-liked by all his fellow students. Roland Miller, our secretary, is a likeable and modest fellow. He is an Honor Roll student, and performs well the duties of his oHice. Our treasurer, Elizabeth Higby, is an Honor Roll student, member of the Pep Squad, and other activities. She was voted the best girl athlete of her class, and is a model student in every respect. Under these 'Kcapable leaders the Junior Class has achieved great success. TWENTY-SEVEN pk! THE 1939 COMMENT The Junior class thinks that: Ideal junior is Mary Davis. Best girl student is Truth Carlson. Best boy student is James Cochrane. Best girl athlete is Elizabeth Higby. Best boy athlete is Bob Ricker. Best girl sport is Elizabeth Higby. - Best boy sport is Bob Ricker. Most popular girl is Mary Davis. Most popular boy is Ed Bierman. Most beautiful girl is Helen Hartman. Most handsome boy is Marshall Baker. Best dressed girl is Jean Schouten. Best dressed boy is Hale Thompson. Most conceited girl is Lucille Van Ausdall Most conceited boy is Kenneth Markin. Best girl dancer is Clarita Langston. Best boy dancer is Kenneth Markin. Best girl for a date is Helen Hartman. Best boy for a date is Gerald Ferris. Biggest girl flirt is Jean Miller. V Biggest boy flirt is George Renard. Most bashful girl is Edna Wyatt. Most bashful boy is Tom Putney. Favorite girl pest is Jean Miller. Favorite boy pest is Junior Pemberton. Best girl apple polisher is Jean Miller. Best boy apple polisher is a tie-Warren Conrad and Aithui Hanes 'The results of the junior rlass poll TWENTY-EIGHT 'The truth, the whole truth, and everything but the truth cont THE 1939 COMMENT JOHN ALDEN JOHN ALLISON ANNA ANDERSON BAHNE ANDRESSEN BUD ARMSTRONG DONALD BAILEY BARBARA BEESON BETTY BIDDE ED BIERMAN WILLO BLACKWELL CECIL BOONE FRANCIS BOYCE CLAUDINE BRILON MARY ELLEN BROWN CHARLES BRUST MARJORIE BURNS MARGARET CAMPBEL TRUTH CARLSON LUCILE CARSTENS LA VERNE CARTER LOIS OHADWICK MOLLY ANDERSON MARSHALL BAKER MARGARET BERTSCHINGER MARGARET BICKEL NSTADT VIRGINIA BOWLES WALTER BREITENBUCHER ALMA BRESNAHAN ELLAMAE BRILON MARIE BUERKLIN L HELEN CARSS ANNIS CLARK TWENTY-NINE THIRTY THE 1939 COMMENT JAMES COCHRANE ALBERTA CRESSWELL WARREN CONRAD JEANETTE CRIST EUGENE DAVIS MARY LOUISE DAVIS JOHN DE BRUYN LEON DOBSON WILLIS DRUMMOND ARMON EATON THEODORE ERB BERNARD FARNUM GERALD FERRIS ROBERT FOSTER BLANCHE GABRIELSON LUCY GILDERSLEEVE PAULINE GLASSCOCK ROBERT GRICE ARTHUR HANES WALTER HANSON BEATRICE HARPER HELEN HARTMAN MARJORIE HAYDEN HELEN HAYES BILLY HAWKINS VEDA HEDDEN DOROTHY HEINZ ESTHER MARY HENRY ELIZABETH HIGBY DELORIS HILLEMEIER ROBERT HORNE ALLAN IMMEGART 4,4 ' 4'-s 'U 5' wlv, - - an ,A ' W 1? rx :L xx E 1 PW., ,'. HL 14.5-M . 'EXW MM, Q, - .W i Q' ,E r .PQ .44 5 T, A n i Y . .A U V ' ,1 , U.. ' W: Q .kwifi Q . fy 5. jg- J. , T70 Q J- ' , R' -1 1 Y wvwwm, A , MNH-'LV r 1. P, 'lbw' MAJ, sllmll yy 'ui :navy v 'x gy . Y .4 In up . .4 P nl , u 'l. ' -uv THE 1939 COMMENT LAVINA INMAN LAURA JANE JEMISON CLYDE JOHNSON WAYNE JONES LEWIS JUMP HUGH KEASLING JOHN KELLEY ARDITH KISER CARL KOCH DARLENE KRUMM CLARITA LANGSTON AILEEN LARSON VIVIAN LOEFFLER GLENN LORING DORIS LUEBKE BETTY MARLIN ROSALIE MATTICKS JEAN McLANE JEAN MILLER ROLAND MILLER. MARY MITCHELL ROBERT MONKS KERDONNA JINKENS VIRGINIA JOHNSON MARIAN KAMPE VIRGINIA KLANN RAYMOND KUTCHER BASIL LANCASTER ROBERT LAUBERSHEIMER ARLENE LINNENBURGER KENNETH MARKIN CHARLES MONTAGUE THIRTY-ONE THIRTY-TWO THE 1939 COMMENT FRANCES NIX DELLA ORTH THEODORE PAPAJOHN FREDERICK PATTERSON WILLIAM PEARSON ROYAL PEMBERTON MARGARET PETERSON CAROLYN PICKETT I-'ALMA PRINTY THOMPSON PUTNEY CHARLES RANDALL JEANNE RASMUSSEN GEORGE RENARD MAXINE RIDYARD RALPH SCHMIDT DORIS SCHNEIDER JEAN SCIIOUTEN GERAIIDINE SCOTT MARIAN SCOTT JUANITA SCOTT DOROTHY SEITHER DONALD SHADLE HENRY SHANNINGHOUSE LENA SHANNINGHOUSE JOHN SHARKEY ONETA SLEE WILLIAM SLEE BETTY STARR ROBERT STONE NEVA MAE TEATSWORTH BETTY THORTON HALE THOMPSON THE 1939 COMMENT and next year ' 1 C fa? with the leadersltip .5 F and gzlidanre of the faculty, we expert to be seniom ONETA TROUTVETTER WILLIAM TUTTLE ANNA LOUISE TURTLE LUCILLE VAN AUSDALL HELEN VAN DOREN DORIS VAN HESLEY FLOYD VAN WINKLE DORIS WAPLES JUNIOR WEED EDXVARD WEST HELEN WIXOM ROBERT WOOD EDNA WYATT ELAINE WYKOFF' VIVIENE YOUNG JULIUS ZIMMERMAN TRUMAN SCHNEIDER fa' ' I Q' '- !3 -. EQ THIRTY-THREE THE 1939 COMMENT Junior Play, I'Il Leave It To You Left to right-Lucille Van Ausdall, Warren Conrad, Clarita Langston, Dorothy Heinz, Marshall Baker, Betty Biddenstadt, James Cochrane, Helen Hayes, Bernard Farnum, Jean Miller. Noel CoWard's l'll Leave lt To Youl' is a three-act comedy Which was presented by the junior class in order to raise funds for the annual prom. lt is an extremely ditlicult play, but the players handled it very successfully. The cast includes: Mrs. Dermott LL. .L LLLLLLLLLLLL Dorothy Heinz 1 Oliver Dermott L LL. L .LLLL L L L L Bernard Parnum Evangeline Dermott LLLLLLLLL eeeeeee Clarita Langston Sylvia Dermott LL- LL LL. eeee L ,LLLL Betty Biddenstadt Bobbie Dermott L ee.eeeeeeeee L eeeeee Warren Conrad Joyce Dermott LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Lucille Van Ausdall Daniel Davis LLL-- .a.. L L .e.. L ,..ee,e, blames Cochrane Mrs. Crombie LLL LL. eLLe,.L, LLL.. LL LLLL Helen Hayes Faith Crombie LLL LL.. -L L LL LLLLLLLLLL Jean Miller Griggs LLLLLL LLL LLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Marshall Baker Direction by Miss Jane Marsh THIRTY-FOUR THE 1939 COMMENT Sophomore Class Officers DORIS MARY MURIEL DON VAN AUSDALL BENDER NELSON INMAN Our capable president is Don Inman: varsity basketball player, track man, member of Student Council and frequently on the honor roll, voted best athlete and best sport of his class. A Muriel Nelson, vice-president, is member of Girl Reserves and Pep Squad, librarian, usher, actress, and honor roll student. Voted most popular and best looking girl of her class. The secretary is Mary Bender, not in so many activities, but Well liked by the members of her class. She is an usher and Girl Reserve member. Shorty Van Ausdall is the treasurer of the sophomores. Peppy cheer leader and Hspark plug . Small but mighty. THIRTY-FIVE THE 1939 COMMENT 'The truth, the whole truth, and efuerythtng but the truth cont The sophomore class thinks that Ideal sophomore is George Rogers. Best girl student is Martha Seabold. Best boy student is George Rogers. Best girl athlete is Lulu Monical. Best boy athlete is Don Inman. Best girl sport is Jeanne Richardson. Best boy sport is Don Inman. Most popular girl is Muriel Nelson. Most popular boy is Dale Venning. Most beautiful girl is Muriel Nelson. Most handsome boy is Richard Smeltzer Best dressed girl is Muriel Nelson. Best dressed boy is Chester Ryan. Most conceited girl is Betty Young. Most conceited boy is Chester Ryan. Best girl dancer is Dona Carlson. Best boy dancer is Jack Macorne. Best girl for a date is Betty Young. Best boy for a date is Dale Venning. Biggest girl flirt is Dona Carlson. Biggest boy flirt is Jack Macorne. Most hashful girl is Barbara Madole. Most bashful boy is Joe Wahrer. Favorite girl pest is Natalie Zimmerman Favorite boy pest is Jack Macorne. Best girl apple polisher is Jane Kirch. Best boy apple polisher is Jack Macorne. 5kRe5ults of the sophomore class poll THIRTY-six THE 1939 COMMENT A. S. C'5ill's Home Room First Row-Mildred Lewis, Virginia Ketchum, Frances Ste-el, Wilma Glah, Ruth Donnelly, Doloreis Phillips, Berenice Robb. Geneva Dallas, Martha Cripps, Mildred Mills. Second Row-Mr. Gill, Robert. Bailey, Russell Bennett, Ernest Ilertschinger, Richard Hell, William Harper, Jean Walker, Charles Blaise, Marjorie Rector. Third Row-Jack Macorne, Don Inman, Dalc Vcnning, Dan Buck, Jack Meister, Earl Nelson, Bill Fugle, Carl Henke. Richard Thrap. This year has been spent largely in getting acquainted with our new environment in the Senior High School. We are expected to act more grown up, though we still feel much like kids. Our home room helps us to lit in, and to feel at home with each other. Vve are allowed more free- dom than in regular classes. During the year we have discussed the following and similar topics in home room: how to study effectively, grades, conduct at school, hobbies, occupations, games, etc. OFFICERS Presiderit-Margaret Scott. Vice-President-William Harper. Secretary-Richard Bell. Student Council Representative-Don Inman. 'FHIRTY-SEVEN THE 1939 COMMENT Miss Marsh's Home Room First Row-Gordon Worster, Mary Kathryn Davis, Miss Marsh, Jane Symmonds, Lyle Inskeep. Second Row-Robert Olson, Paula Barnes, Martha Seabold, Lulu Monieal, Jane Kirch, Geraldine Dallas, Letha Talbot, Mary Allison, Laura Vail, Dorothy Glasgow. Third Row-Robert Bell, Rozelle Johnson, Muriel Nelson. Anne Merriam, Natalie Zimmerman, Betty Lumberg, Henrietta Ellenburg, Louise Vogel, Wilma-ta Gee, Lewis Walker. Fourth Row-Clyde Wharton, Basil Houston, Donald Carter, Richard Smeltzer, Donald McManis, Charles Varner, Robert Fry, Earl Marks, Chester Ryan, Harry Ensminger. Home Room 204 saw the school year 1938-39 as a prosperous, happy year. We were proud of our honor students Geraldine Dallas, Rozelle johnson, Jane Kirch, Donald Mclylanis, Anne Nlerriam, hluriel Nelson, Martha Seabold, Lyle lnskeep, Gordon VVorster, Paula Barnes, and Laura Vail. We appreciated the work of our student council member, Gordon Worster and our bankers, Natalie Zimmerman and Betty Lumberg. We had two members in Pep Squad from our home room, Jane Symmonds and lyluriel Nelson. We feel that we have accomplished much under the fine leadership of our home room oiiicers and Miss Marsh. OFFICERS President-Lyle lnskeep. Vice-President-Jane Symmonds. Secretary and Treasurer-lVIary Kathryn Davis. THIRTY-EIGHT THE 1939 COMMENT Miss Meriditlfs Home Room First Row-Joe Wahror. John Worster, Miss Meridith, Mary Bender. Dorothy Iiickel. Second Row-Y-Frances Noe, Wanda Jordon, Helen Knowles, Betty liartholomew, Dixie Lee Otto, Irene Glasgow, Clara Powers. Maxine Hrenizor, Doris Van Ausdall. Third Row-Robert Lamb. Jean Hoffman, Barbara Madolo. Jackie Christy. Mary Kay Ireland, Jean Merrick. Wilma. Erdman., Jean Richardson. Lola Calahein, Billy Harrison. Fourth RowvLoren Suprenaut, Ralph Schnieder, Robert Siether. Raymond Boston, Orion McManis Walter Lack, Donald O'Brien, George Morgan, Kenneth Rockefeller, Donald Dumenil. After this home room became acquainted with the Senior High through the guidance of Miss Meridith we elected our oiiicers. President-lWary Bender. Vice-President-John WVorster. Secretary and Treasurer-Dorothy Bickel. Student Council-Joe lVahrer. Home room 207 has taken part in the various school activities during '39. Xvalter Lack, Joe VVahrer, John VVorster, Donald Dumenil, Robert Lamb, and Ralph Schneider have participated in the sports field. Wilma lfrdman represented us well in dramatics hy winning first in the humorous section of the Declamatory Contest. Also, she was in one of the casts of the play, Box and Cox . Doris Van Ausdall and Nlary Bender are also two of the class oiiicers, and our Shorty has been a mighty fine yell leader, we think. Then We are proud to say home room 207 had six of the twenty-eight sophomores on the honor roll in their midst. TIIIRTY-NINE THE 1939 COMMENT l Miss Van Nostrancl's l-lome Room First Row-Eveyln Willoughby, Fern Eaton, Wilene Boyd, Betty Young, George Rogers, William Peel, Miss Van Nostrand, Gertrude Bickley, Muriel Metsker. Second Row-Margaret Neill, Clarajo Stratel, Kearney Glasgow, Arlene Mackie, Warren Hagmeier. Emu-ne Van Zant, Charles Bennett, Danny Kane, Mary Louise Canirla, Katherine Howe. Third Row-Richard Cripps, Stanley Wells, Frank Shaw, John Knll, Howard Coovert, David Koeber, Arvid Anthony, Melville Spicer, Richard Larsen. Fourth Row-Melvin McCartney, Donald Johnson, Herman Ritcr, Duane Bartholomew, Harold Elting, Donald Mosely, Charles Stamner, Harry Nordstrom, Kenneth Brinkley, Joseph McCarthy. Home Room 309 assembled in September, 1938, with Miss Van Nostrand as our sponsor, and became acquainted. 'l'hen we elected our otlicers: President-George Rogers. Vice-President-VVilliam Peel. Secretary and Treasurer-Betty Young. Our members have Well represented us in the various school activities this year. Harry Nordstrom, Arvid Anthony, Melville Spicer, and Fern Eaton have been outstanding in music. The Atoms were supported by Harold Elting, Kenny Brinkley and Billy Peel. Arlene lylackie is a member of the Girls' Pep Squad. Clarajo Strate took part in the all school play, Tower Room Mystery. George Rogers was elected to the Athletic Honor Society. lNlany were in the Passion Play. We have enjoyed this year and look forward with anticipation to the next two years. F'0RTY THE 1939 COMMENT Mr. Wright's l-lome Room First Row-Mary Helen Mackie, Dona Carlson, Robert Kay, Mr. Wright, Mary Young, George Fader, Rhoda Bramhall. Second Row-Darrill Karschyzen, Roy Meaux, Benny Crowell, Lcora Thiem, Cora Hcmmingway, Alice Hallup Edith Dietz, Walter Eklc-. Robert Miller, Leo Lemon. Third Row-Charline Walker, Wilma Ritor, Alberta Bates, Iris Shaw, Virginia Powell, lit-My Azimzvr, Hazel Brown. Marcella Rudd, Mary Hyatt, Lottie Vaughan. Fourth Row-Robert Neill, Kenneth Nyc, Harry Starr, Manley Peterson, Jack Rinizstrom, Joseph Harris, Hubert Summers, Albert Schwab. Ronald Johnson. After making our first appearance at K. H. S. in September, 1938, We were assigned the spacious Study A for our home room and were given lhlr. Wright as home room teacher. When we finally got settled, We elected the following officers who guided us safely through the year: President-Dona Carlson. Vice-President-lhlary Young. Secretary-Robert Kay. Treasurer-George Fader. As the months rolled on, many of our members became celebrities. Dona Carlson and Mary Young were chosen to be in the Pep Squad. We have four members in the band. Many of our boys went out for activities. We were especially honored to have both May Queen attendants chosen from our home room. We had a very enjoyable year and look forward to coming hack next year. FORTY-ON E THE 1939 COMMENT THE CLASS OF IQLI-I Ex 6' I I I I I ,'. I I 1 I.. I i .. I IQ. I I. I. I I MI I I . If. I. 3:15 ll ..V. II, I' . '55r:I.mC faq, I I I I I I I I I I I .I I V . L I III ,P II-I mil- I : III I. -,I -I wx, I I I I' I I l .I II . I I , A515 g...f Ii . . P. Ile! IIIIII Y I I I ,v,I. 'Eff QI 'I I: . I' 532 I. rl .XII I I QI: S I I 1 IL. fa -'Q I. M :fs 'f ,wfz,I.' - -In , NI' I ' I if I . I 5 I .I I I, ,I J I I I,...,I: .II ... 'M ar. I I,g,f:.!g I- - --I It ,ff In I, II.: fI LIJ III -II: 'VII - Q21 ' V Ifil I V7 I .-1-'lihifg Y V ,I-..I.,. I III'-F ..4 . ...I f II I iff I J IfIff f It V! - f I. . -4 In FI ' I .'.f I .I, ,, 5 I we :Q I 1. ji -,j I .1I,. , .MH I -EI I I., , .L HI gh: I I Q I . I In I Q' . .,.1I si ,I A. HP-f?'., LI 1 I 1' . L. . , III E' .. . P . I I 2 f 'I:'I. f .FI I IIINE- 'I ' ri' HI '-SLI .- I I ' 5 'I I I, F' . I I IF , I J ., .. .. i. ,gf IIII. , IIE- I ..,l'-Qi I I I: I I . I. i fre--E i'Ifg Q 59 'IVF iI'I? f' 'I f II Q-5 .. I..:.1u:'. .....I:.iliI ' IIIII- 3 I tffji. -1:2 I I jfs! -I: . I il f' . , 7, I , .j-'.- .Sl . III im ' A 41' ., V, JM I I Q L .,. if I II- K ,LZ I.'51.'b- ' 'I I SHQIQFAI .iI'f'-'fl f ' AL 'fi -I-IC I, 1 'IISVIIIISJII-if I 9.'LI,k5I.., . I- P I '- : V. ,T -5 -E ' I 4 N I M, 1, pl 5? .I I,-r ,. I If ,I I I1 4 ' :I .EI 'F 15' ' I'I-r 5 . I IT ,IQ bg - I: -' ' I 1- .I.' I . 'I l LII , ' .I .I.,II I IIEIIE '- - 'e 5.22 I ff: I 1 If 'I :JI ,- :.,. ,,I ' iff I .. I . 1 W 5 .Wg f . .LI .. gif! : '1 Q11 I I ' I- ::: -XJ Ig L.: THE 1939 COMMENT Honor Roll IFOr the first semester? First RowfJack Meister. Geraldine Dallas, Iris Shaw, Jackie Christy, Margaret Scott, Clarajo Strate, Muriel! Nelson, Virginia Powell, Helen Van Doren, Carolyn Pickett. Second Row-Roy Meaux, Joe McCarthy, Danny Kane, Don MeManis, Martha Seabold, Mary Bender, Wilma Erdman, Leora Thicm, Ruth Donnelly, Margaret Peterson, Mary Mitchell., Jean Ras- mussen. Third Row-Virginia Bowles. Truth Carlson, Mary L. Davis, Aileen Larson, Armon Eaton, Anna Anderson, Blanche Gabrielson, Esther Mary Henry, Elizabeth Higby, Marian Kampe, Walter Breitenbucher, George Rogers, Fourth Row---Margaret McNamara, Virginia liangharh, Vivian Dunn, Lucille Helineman, Grace Dowell, Mabel Vail. Martha Driver, Janet Sexsmith, Janet llrinker, Dorothy Wustrow, Mildred Othmer, Kathryn Monieal, Tom Strome, Edith Lutz. Fifth Row-Bill Vance, Ed Gill, Phil Chamberlain, Donald Patterson, John Vermazen, Elvin Powell, Lawrence Scott, Alfred Riekert, Willis Dedman, Jams-s Cochrane. The honor roll is made up of students whose semester average was B C92j or above, including their semester final grades. xx ri 1 ru THE 1939 COMMENT National Honor Society First Row-Mr. Wright, Margaret McNamara, Lucille Heineman, Tom Strome. Second Row-Marjorie Lammering, Mary L. Davis, Alberta Cresswell, Ruth Bisping, Helen Carlson. Mary L. Anderson, Barbara Mundy. Third Row-Kathryn Monical, Elizabeth Hixxby, Mildred Othmer, Carolyn Pickett, Janet lirinkvr, Janet Sexsmith, Esther Mary Henry, Martha Driver. Fourth Rowglfred Schneider, Phil Chamberlain, Walter Bre-itcnbuclier, Elvin Powell, Lawrence Scott, Willis Dedman, Ed Gill. The National Honor Society is the national organization Which gives recognition to the outstanding leaders of the school. lVlembers'hip to this society is based upon scholarship, the service of the individual to the school, the student's character and his leadership. Five per cent of the junior class and ten per cent of the senior class are elected to membership each year so that in each graduating class, fifteen per cent of the graduates are members of the National Honor Society. The emblem ofthe society is the lighted torch, symbolic of the guiding light of education and of the high qualities Which the members of the organization possess. To be a member of this society is the highest scholastic attainment in the high school. Q NATIONAL. HONOR SOCIETY S '61 E 1 f. is 2 si 9 X FORTY-FOUR THE 1939 COMMENT Quill and Scroll First Row-Thompson Putney, Ruth Bisping, Lucille Heineman, Janet Sexsmith, Edward Gill. Second Row-ffMolly Anderson, Janet Brinker, William Vance, Miss Simmons, Philip Chamberlain, Blanche Gabrielson, Barbara Mundy. The Quill and Scroll is an international honorary society for high school journalists. The society was organized April 10, 1926, at lowa City, Iowa, for the purpose of encouraging and rewarding individual achievement in journalistic fields. 'l'o he a member, one must he an upper classman, he in the upper one- third of his class, have done superior work in some phase of journalistic endeavor, and be accepted by the chapter advisor, Miss Simmons, and the national Secretary. The oliicers for this year are: President-Philip Chamberlain. Vice-President-VVilliam Vance. Secretary-'iireasurer-Lucille Iieinenian. ID SHS E sf ' THE 1939 COMMENT National Thespians First Rowf-Betty liidclvnstadt, Jack Hartrivk. Second Row--Marizaret lie-rtsr-hiiiirer, Clarita lranixston, Elizzilieth lligliy. Miss Marsh, Irneillo Van Ausdall, Edith Lutz, Ruth Ilispinir. Third Row--Cleo lialdock, Ed Gill, Dorothy Heinz, Janet llrinkor. liarhara Mundy, Martha Driver Arthur Hanes. Ilernarfl Farnum. Fourth Row---lrawrencv Scott, James Buys, Gerald Ferris. Robe-rt Thrap. Don Patterson, Warren Conrad, Phil Chamberlain. The National Thespian organization is an honorary society for the more accomplished actors and actresses of the school. To be a member one must earn twenty points and also be initiated. It is an honor to be eligible for membership as the points are received by workin plays and being on committees. By earning forty points 21 member receives a dramatic letter Mix . VVe have gained seventeen new members this year, which has greatly improved the society. A one-act play entitled lVlodesty was sponsored by the Thespians. This was presented at various teas, benefits, and other programs in Keokuk. The cast includes: Ruth Bisping, Philip Chamberlain, and Lawrehce Scott. The officers for the year are: President Robeit lhrap VlCC-P1'CSldfflit--lNlZ11'tl'1H Drivei Secretary-Jeanne Hulson. Treasurer-Ruth Bisping. Our sponsor is bliss jane blarsh. FORTY-SIX THE 1939 COMMENT May Queen and Attendants Left to Right-Leora Theim fsophomorel, Betty Marlin tjuniorl, Sara Damian tseniorb. Ruth Bisping tQueenJ, Geneal Blan lseniorb, Mary Louise Davis tjuniori, Mary Young tsophomorel. Spring is here. The air is fresh, grass is springing from the dull earth, flowers are blooming brightly, and birds sing merrily. It is the most de- lightful season of the year. lt is this joyful time that the May Queen and her Court reign for one evening. The setting of the May Fete was Dreamland , a mythical isle. The Dreamship crashed on the rocksg this was a signal to the natives of the isle that their queen was to be crowned. The passengers and crew dis- covered that they had been given the honor of entertaining Her Majesty. Everyone gazes with awe at the lovely procession led by pages and followed by the Queen, her attendants, and the dainty Hower-bearers. The Queen and her attendants were chosen by popular vote of the students. The May Fete was undergthe direction of Miss Ballance. 1 qiiwnji ul .i Jbfsri, QNX fin -' X 55 .ai Q 'fa Pk QW!! 'ff FORTY-SEVEN THE 1939 COMMENT National Athletic Honor Society First Row- Robert Horne, Fred Schneider. George Rogers, Philip Chamberlain, Charles Brust. Second Row-Mr. Wright, Don Inman, Elvin Powell, Charles Hehmeyer, Ed West. The National Athletic Honor Society is composed of athletes who have either Won a major letter or have received three minor Kls in consecutive semesters. The student, to he eligible for membership, must have high grades, must he recommended hy the principal, and passed by the faculty. This is the highest athletic honor a boy can receive in high school. FORTY-EIGHT THE 1939 COMMENT Citizenship K Winners First Row-fldlizahoth Hixrby 1192+124-151395, Tom Strome illliiili, liarhara Mundy 119385. Second Row- George Rogers 119397, Edward Gill 119371. 'or the lirst time We present a picture of one of our most honored groups, the Citizenship K 1Vinners. These are the students who have filled the requirements and have the qualities set down in the School Board rules as follows: Approximately four weeks before the closing of school each year, the faculty shall select three pupils from each grade in the Senior Qand Juniorj High School, Who will be nominated for the citizenship letter from each class. ln making this selection the faculty shall consider such qualities shown by the pupils selected as cooperation, personal appearance, personal habits, courtesy, ability to mix with others, neatness, cleanliness, re- finement in dress, general conduct in school, conduct on the school grounds and at public gatherings, attention to school work, and such other similar qualities as the faculty may desire to apply in making the selection. The se- lections shall be publicly announced on the bulletin hoard and in assemblies in the respective schools, and approximately two weeks later the pupils in each grade or class shall ballot upon the names nominated for that par- ticular class, and the pupil in each class or grade receiving the highest number of votes shall be entitled to the citizenship HK as representing the class in qualities of good school citizenship. FORTY-NINE THE 1939 COMMENT Girls' K Club First Row-Grace Dowell, Vivian Kirchner, Elizabeth Higby, Edith Lutz, Alberta Cresswell. Second Row-Margaret McNamara, Dorothy Seither, Nina White, Marian Kampe, Juanita Scott. ln order to become 21 member ofthe K Clubs, one must earn a major KH, These clubs help to promote good sportsmanship and clean playing. bliss Ballance sponsors the Girls, K Club, and lylr. Shultz sponsors the Boys' K Club. Boys' K Club First Row-Henry Shzinninghouse, John Kelley. Kenny Markin, Charles Blaisdell, Richard Larsen, 'l'om Strome, Hill Peel, George Fader. Second Row-LaVerne Czxrter, Ed West, Bill Lamb, Lester Leftwich, Bill Beeson, Jack Bawden, Ed Gill, Fred Schneider, Mr. Shultz. Third Row-Gene Davis, Elbert Clark, Floyd Henson, Leon Bland, Bernard Fai-num, Charles Randall, John Hutchison, Robert Horne, llill Vance, Kenny Miller, Bob Ricker. Fourth Row7R0bert Buckney. Milton Ross, George Rogers, Elvin Powell, Robert Thrap, Don Inman, Charles Hehmeyer, Phil Chamberlain, Ray Eller, Hub Foster, Clyde Johnson. FIFTY Q 1415 4, 5? -f 1.5 1,1 1 Q, iii E'-fn H 211 L1 L if ,iw vt '5,.L': . SLNTS H1151-1 W , , xg -.Q 5 In dk 37 an L' il 1 1421 - . E! -r Y ,n .. V1 -A 'i fa , M.. 22:3 1 5 T18?f Ai - ...ik ,gg -- Y, Jfyi. 3 , A, . 1,- .v,'QLg? ,Ii 1 21-.jf ' -V 2' 'Fi' 5,13 M. ,uz , :E lk ? ,E Zyfigtgkili' W5 -.. if . ,, 3: , .. W, .MLN f, is-V 3'f'f,fQ?' ,.-f . , 3 -. 19 ' - -355 -: T215 I Af . . ' mg 5,3 . rf - if gina ,. .- -Fig: V H11 if 475 59iLs':M',. gk: x :Y:,'.l 25'.i-ik A' ' 'Ei' 4' A1431-'24 K ,- 1: wvgze' ' ?,'xz7 -115112 'la'-l'Li:QQ ?: f 'J , , A ., .. Z? n- 5 mL N.. ,Q . 4 , , w xiii' 'sa ,'. S. . 5 L v . f ui H5315 fi, F .. .1, I E 'i TQ H .L - ' 1-1 f piss X, - 4 ' J L 5 . il -ff' ia- 'J Wi E i'3g, QYXC3 PM X72 MX CNS THE 1939 COMMENT Girl Reserves First Row-Jean Sehouten, Betty Biddenstadt, Virginia Stafford, Jeannei Hulson, Ruth Bisping, Janet Brinker, Marilouise Sizemore, Miss Brown, Virginia Klann, Martha Driver, Elizabeth Higby, Clarajo Strate. Second Row--Doris Van Ausdall, Geneal Blan, Maudeline Evermon, Dona Carlson, Barbara Beeson, Jean Rasmussen, Dixie Lee Otto, Muriel Nelson, Janet Sexsmith, Dorothy Anderson, Wilma Riter, Jean Hoffman. Anne Merriam, Third Row-Bernice Marks, Mildred Othmer, Virginia Bangzhart, Virginia. Bowles, Lois Chadwick, Mary Mitchell, Mary Kay Ireland, Wilma Erdman, Jean Miller, Mary Louise Anderson, Clarita Langston, Laura Jane Jemison. Lucille Van Ausdall. Fourth Row-Arlene Mackie, Helen Knowles, Kearney Glasgow, Blanche Gahrielson, Alberta Cresswell, Margaret Bertschinger, Truth Carlson, Virginia Powell, Wanda Jordon, Dorothy Bickel, Jane Kirchi. Letha Talbot, Mildred Lewis. Fifth Row-Aileen Larsen, Carolyn Pickett, Jean McLane, Jacqueline Christy, Nancy Dimond, Edith Lutz, Dolly Ann Banghart, Sara Dannan, Dorothy Wustrow, Dorothy Swope, Mary Bender, Betty Lumberg, Barbara Madole, Jeanette Crist, Delores Hillemeicr. The Girl Reserves or Blue Triangle Club gives its members an ex- citing and interesting time, VVell-planned programs, grand parties, and banquets. The girls meet twice a month, and each meeting is preceded by a pot- luck supper. The officers for the year are: President-Marilouise Sizemore. Vice-President-lNlary li. Ringstrom. Secretary-Janet Brinker. Treasurer-Virginia Klann. Candy is sold by the Girl Reserves every night after school. Their project this year was to furnish a room at school to be used as a girls' rest room. The annual i'Dad and Daughter Banquet was held Wednesday, Nlarch Sth. FIFTY-TWO THE 1939 COMMENT Hi-Y First Row-Mr. Wright, Jack Hartrivk, Phil Chamberlain, Hob Scott, Tom Stromc, Norris Mundy. John Hutchison, Jack liawden, Fred Schneider, Mr. Hale. Second Row-George Berryhill, Robert Horne, Floyd Henson. Bill Vance. Joe Wahrer, Gordon Woi-star, Ned Yoder, llill Peel, Jim Corhrane, Steve Wahrcr. Third Rowfllill Beeson, Wilbur Ryan, Arthur Hanes, George Renard, Bernard Farnum, Marshall Baker, Dale Venninir, Bill Lamb, Kenneth Markin, Charles llrust. Fourth Row7Lester Leftwieh, Hurry Grimpe, Willis Dedman, James Campbell, Robert Thr:-ip, Clarence Jackson, Milton Ross, Gerald Ferris, George Rogers, Robert Foster. The Hi-Y is one of the most popular clubs of the Senior High, and it is the ambition of almost every boy on entering high school to become one of its members. lts creed is to create, to maintain, and to extend the highest standards of Christian character throughout the school and the community. V Under the sponsorship of hlr. VVright, hlr. Hale, and lNlr. Mjaanes, periodic supper meetings have been held at the Y. bl. C. A. throughout the past year. The mothers ofthe members have been kind in cooking and serving very delicious meals. The ollicers serving this year are as follows: a 1 X President-John Hutchison Vice-President-Robert Scott. 'l'reasurer-Norris hlundy. Secretary-Tom Strome. ii Sergeants at Arms-.lack Hartrick, Philip Chamberlain. FlFTY-THREE THE 1939 COMMENT Yell Leaders Here they are!!! The pep of Keokuk High School-Doris Van Ausdall and Philip Chamberlain-our yell leaders. We certainly owe a lot to them, for our games have been more peppy this year than they have for quite I1 number of years. Phil and Shorty have taught us new yells and have created a liner sense of school spirit. The school is very proud of the yell leaders, and we regret the loss of Philip through graduation. Much of the success of these two is due to leadership and training given them by Mr. Hale. I IF FY POUR THE 1939 COMMENT Pep Squad First RlZwTBernice Marks, Virginia Banghart, Arlene Mackie, Dona Carlson, Dorothy Gilpin, Betty 8.1'll'l. Second Row-Edith Lutz, Geneal Blan, Dolly Ann Banghart, Elizabeth Higby, Janet Sexsmith, Laura Jane Jemison, Marilouise Sizemore, Francis Nix. Third Row-Mary Davis, Maudeline Evermon, Barbara Beeson, Mildred Othmer, Virginia Bowles, Virginia Klann. Lucille Van Ausdall. Barbara Mundy. Fourth Row--Jean Schouten, Helen Hayes, Muriel Nelson, Delores Hillemeier, Kathryn Monical, Betty Biddenstadt, Jane Symmonds, Helen Hartman. Fifth Row-Helen Van Doren, Esther Mary Henry, Dorothy Wustrow, Sara Dannan, Mary Young, Ruth Bisping. Jeanette Crist, Clarita Langston. Our girls' Pep Squad has been very active this year. During the foot- ball season we drove to Ft. Madison in separate cars, but for our perform- ance at Burlington basketball game, We chartered busses. To pay for our bus transportation, an all-school dance was sponsored by our Pep Squad and proved to be very successful. Besides performing at the majority of football and basketball games, we have also taken part in pep meetings. We are sorry to lose Miss Ballance as our sponsor, but appreciate the fine cooperation that Miss Nancolas has given us. At the election for major, Dorothy Wustrow was unanimously re- elected. FIFTY-FIVE THE 1939 COMMENT 6. A. A. First Row--Mary Bender, Betty Biddenstadt, Juanita Scott, Margaret McNamara, Louise Seabuld, Elizabeth Higby. Jean Schouten, Virginia Klann, Rhoda Bramhall. Second Row- -Della Orth, Virginia Ketchum, Clarajo Strate, Oneta Slee, Alberta Cresswell, ldllamae Brilon, Claudine Iirilon, Ardith Kiser, Barbara Madole. Mary Louise Anderson, Us-tty 'l'hornton, Helen Carlson. Third Row-fMar1,zaret Bertsehinger. Mary Young, Dorothy Seithor, Anne Merriam, Graco llowull, lietty Lumberiz, Janet Brinker, Wilma Erdman, Virginia Powell, Lucille Heineman, Aileen Larsen, Mary Helen Mackie, Edith Dietz. Fourth Row-Dorothy Anderson, Martha Seabold. Vivian Kirchner. Arlene Mackie. Helen Knowles. Kearney Glasgow, Jean HoH'man, Arlene Linnenburgrer, Doris Leubke, Edna Wyatt, Ruth Bisping, Virginia Stafford, Jacqueline Christy. Fifth Row-Pauline Glasseock, Marian Kampe, Lulu Munical, Anna Anderson. Margaret Peterson, Jean Richardson, Jean McLane, Blanche Gabrielson, Darlene Krumm. Carolyn Pickett, Edith Lutz, Dolly Ann lianghart, Sara Dannan, Dorothy Wustrow, Jeanne Hulson. The Girls' Athletic Association, under the able direction of Miss Ballance, is one of the most popular organizations in the school. livery Tuesday and Friday after school the girls engage in various sports, such as: basketball, aerial dart, volleyball, etc. ln the annual spring basketball tournament, the seniors were decidedly victorious. The officers for this year are: Head Sports Manager-Louise Seabold. Assistant Sports Nianager-Elizabeth Higby. Secretary and Treasurer--Jean Schouten. Recorders-Niargaret NICN amara, Virginia Klann, Juanita Scott. The aim of G. A. A. is to build the bodies of our girls strong and healthy. FIFTY-SIX THE 1939 COMMENT Librarians First Row+Jeanette Crist, Muriel Nelson, Delores Hillemeier, Anna Anderson, Blanche Gabrielson, Margaret llertschinger, Arlene Linnenburger, Mabel Vail, Elizabeth Hiizby, Carolyn Pickett. Darlene Krumm, Betty Marlin, Helen Van Doren, Miss Nancolas. Second Rowfllentrice Harper. Leora Thiem, Dorothy Katur. Betty liiclrlenstzult, Jane Symmonds. Barbara Beeson. Aileen Larsen. Mary Davis. To he a librarian, a girl must have patience, perseverance, knowledge, and the highest standards of character. Therefore, we feel that these girls areacredit to Keokuk Senior High School. There are three li- brarians who check books in and out during each study period. Hundreds of helpful books and magazines may be found in the library. Several new magazines have been added to the collection among which are: Life , American , Art Instruction , Good Housekeeping , School lNIusician'l, l'Science Digest , and Science News Letter . The library serves a noble purpose by allowing the students to increase their knowledge and to provide good entertainment. The members of the lihrary stall are under the supervision of Miss Nancolas. i i f-5 i ll is ll F'IF'1'Y-SEVEN THE 1939 COMMENT Ushers and Doormen First Row-Geneal Blan, Dona Carlson, Laura Jemison, Janet Brinker, Delores Hillemeier, Sara Dannan, Marjorie Lammering, Grace Dowell, Clarajo Strate, Miss Meridith. Second Row-Mary Bender, Clarita Langston, Margaret McNamara, Jeanette Crist, Mary Louise Davis, Mary Mitchell, Margaret Peterson, Muriel Nelson, Betty Faye Bartholomew, Muriel Metsker, Betty Azinger. Third Row-Lawrence Scott, Harry Grimpe, Bob Foster, Walter Broitenoucher, Frederick Patterson, Hubert Summers. Melville Spicer, James Irwin. Miss Meridith has been given the duty of appointing and instructing the doormen and ushers for each high school production. The doormen stand at the entrances, take the tickets, and in turn the ushers escort the patrons to their proper seats. When their work is carefully and correctly done, much confusion is averted. This adds greatly tothe success of the evening. 7 aft FIFTY-EIGHT THE 1939 COMMENT Art Club First Row-Nancy Dimond, Caroline Pickett. - Second Row-Truth Carlson, Virginia Powell, Jane Kirch, Jean Merrick. Third Row--Miss Slack, Letha Talbot, Theodore Papajohn, Barbara Mundy, Alberta Cresswell. The Art Club, which meets in the art room every Thursday afternoon from four o'clock to live o'clock, was organized to give all of the students of the high school who are intereseted in art a chance to dabble in it. The members of the club Work with anything Which suits their fancy such as: clay, woodwork, sketching, posters, charcoal drawings, fashions, designing, murals, pastels, Watercolors, cartoons, and weaving. Some of the members of the club helped to present an assembly pro- gram in February. This program presented some of the art work done in our school. The members ofthe Art Club in the picture are shown Working on clay, pastels, and plaster of Paris molds. FIFTY-NINE THE 1939 COMMENT S I X TX' JANET SEXS MITH Editor-in-Chief JANET BRINKER Associate Editor EDWARD GILL Business Manager WILLIAM VANCE Business Manager TRUTH CARLSON Ari Editor VIRGINIA POWELL Art Editor RUTH BISPING Activities Editor HARRY GRIMPE Sports FREDERIC SCHNEIDER Shorts STEVE WAHRER Sports BARBARA MUNDY Calendar MARTHA DRIVER ProphecyfAssisted by Marilouise Sizemore TOM STROME WiII7Assisted by Geneal Blau VIRGINIA BANGHART Typist EDITH NELSON Typist JOHN VERMAZEN Typist MR. GILL Faculty Advisor NXUSXC GLUYXPXNXPCYXCS THE 1939 COMMENT Band ancl Orchestra-CBWWJ First Row-Arvid Anthony, Dorothy Swope, Virginia Klann. Harry Nordstrom, Cleo lialclock, Henry Shanninzhouse, Jean Schouten, Alberta Bates, Ruth Bisping. Second Row-Mr. Hebert, Junior Pemberton, Donald Dumenil, Roy Me-aux, Betty Lnmlvergz, Charline Walker. Rhoda Bramhall, Third Row- Walter Ekle, Frank Shaw. Clara Powers, Billy Harrison. Maude-line lflvermon. Marshall Baker, Je-an Got-hriiz, Ed Bierman, Fourth Row----Earl Nelson, Richard Sme-ltzcr, De Vere Peterson, Anne Merriam. lflrl Gill, Melville Spicer, George Renard, William Vance, Richard Larsen, Ralph Schmidt, Bud Armstrong. The band and orchestra have gained many new members, much to our delight. The band played at the football games, and also exhibited drill work on the field. A pep band was organized by Cleo Baldock, our bass drum player. lt has played at the basketball games, pep meetings, and the gym exhibit. The band members sponsored a theater show to raise funds for new uniforms. The attractive maroon and white uniforms were first worn for the Spring Music Festival on April ll. The orchestra served as entertainment between acts of the various school plays and also took part in the Spring Festival. We hope that our band and orchestra will continue increasing in membership and that the enthusiasm will remain permanently. VVC appreciate Mr. Hebert's efforts in promoting these musical organi- zations. SIXTY-TWO THE 1939 COMMENT The Band- ffljqffl Arvitl Anthony, 'Glen Baltlock, Don Dumenil, Edward Gill, Roy Me-aux, 'Bill Pearson, George Renard, 'Melvillef Spiver. Jean Goehrigr, Aubrey Pryor. Juarmu Mcliain, liill Herron, Charles Klapvrottr. Bill Callahan, 'Bud Armstrong. Ed Bierman, Walter Ekle, 'Richard Larson, Anne Merriam, 'Junior Pemberton, Ralph Schmidt, Dorothy Svvope, Dorothy Ernst, Ronald liramhall, Victor Enoch, Dick Klann, Carl Klamirntt. Jr.. Byron Spicvr, 'Marshall Ilaker, Rhoda liramhall, 'Maudelinc Plvermnn, Betty liumhcrg. 'Earl Nelson, Do Vc-ire Peterson. Henry Shanninshouse, 'Charlinn Walker, Doris Alden. Virginia Dupy, liucl Hilmer, John Bartholomew, James Hunter, John Peterson. 'Members of Pep Band. The quurtcttc represented our school in the spring Contest and rcccivctl superior rating. llarry and VValtcr rcccivctl highest rating for their solos. VVQ wish to thunk hir. livingstun for his iutcrcst in this group. String Quartette HARRY NORDSTROM ARVID ANTHONY FRANK SHAW WALTER EKLE First Violin Second Violin Cello Viola SIXTY-THREE THE 1939 COMMENT Mixed Chorus First Row-jCIai-ita Langston, Ruth Seabold, Esther Mary Henry, Fern Eaton, Alberta Bates, Ruth BISIJIIILI, Dolly Ann Banzhart, Janet Brinker, Helen Hartman, Armon Eaton. Second Row-Geneal lllan, Edith Lutz, Virginia Banghart, Marilouise Sizemore, Mildred Othmer, Lucille :ie-inerian, Laura Jane Jemlson, Elizabeth Higby, Blanche Gahrielson, Vivian Dunn, Basil. 4al'lCRS CF. Third Row-Cleo Baldock, Ed Gill, Warren Conrad, Wilma Erdman, Dorthy Anderson, Helen Hayes, Bud Armstrong, Don Bailey. John Kelley. Fourth Row-Henry Shanninghouse, Richard Thrap, Arthur Hanes, Loon Dobson, Hugh Keasling, Marshall Baker, Robert liuckney. Warren Flowers, Earl Nelson, Mr. Hebert. The Nlixed Chorus is composed of the choice boy and girl singers. On March 30 the chorus sponsored a program given by the Culver- Stockton a cappella choir. At the annual music festival the chorus gave a line concert. They received an excellent at the district contest in Nlt. Pleasant. Although the public career of the chorus has not been so great this year, they have made much advancement and Worked hard. 9 e H e SIXTY-FOUR THE 1939 COMMENT Girls' Glee Clubs First Row-Lucille Heineman, Doris Van Ausdall, Jean Miller, Virginia lianghart, Geneal Blau, Mildred Uthmer, Mr. Hebert, Mary K. Davis, Oneta Slce, Juanita Scott, liavina Inman, Janet Sexsmith, Laura Jane Jemison, Second Row-Helen Hartman, Edith Lutz, Lucille Van Ausdall, Betty Biddenstadt, Virginia Klann, Virginia Bowles, Virginia Ketchum, Dorothy Anderson, Wilma Shafer, Ardith Kiser, Edna Wyatt, Blanche Gabrielson, Carolyn Pickett, Mary Davis, Lena Shanninghouse. Third Row+Clarita Langston, Jeanette Crist. Alberta Cresswvll. Ruth Selabold, Virginia R. Johnson, Doris Schneider, Claudine Brilon, Ellamae Brilon, Dolly Ann Hanghart, Alberta Bates, Esther IMarlyk Henry, Aileen Larsen, Truth Carlson, Mary Mitchell, Vivian Dunn, Vivian Loeffler, Doris eu e. Fourth Row-Ruth liisninfz, Elizabeth Hiuliy, Margaret lit-rtschinger, Helen Hayes, Laura Vail. Ruth Donnelly, Jean Hoffman, Maxine Brenizer, Dorothy llickel, Marjorie Rector, Mildred Mills, Vivian Kirchner, Arvilla Collins, Betty Azinger, Lucille Carstens. Fifth RowfJanet Brinker, Inna Riley, Henrietta Ellenbcriz, Jacqueline Christy, Wilma Erdman, Hazel Brown, Gertrude Bickley, Ferne Eaton, Armon Eaton, Wilma Riter, Dixie Lee Otto, Lola Calla- han, Wilmeta Gee. Virginia Johnson, Arlene Linnenburger, Betty Starr. There were so many girls who wished to take part in the glee club ac- tivities that it was necessary to divide them into two groups. One group met after school on account of the conilict of schedules. The girls' glee club consists of high school girls interested in vocal music . The organizations furnished valuable instruction and great en- joyment. Helen Hayes represented the school with a soprano solo at the sub- district and district contests. At both she was rated in the First Division. SIXTY-FIVE THE 1939 COMMENT Boys' Glee Club First Row-Bob Grice, John Kull, Cleo Baldoek, Warren Conrad, Mr. Hebert, Charles Brust, Arthur I-Innes, Wilbur Ryan, Earl Nelson. Second Row-Henry. Shanninghouse, Harold Wilson, Charles Montague, Dan Kane, Ernest Sherrill, Gail Peters, Bob Monks, Shirley Armstrong, John Kelley, Lawrence Scott. Third Row-Richard Thrap, Tom Putney, Carl Henke, Lyle lnskeep, Marshall Baker, Basil Lancaster, Donald Bailey, Ted Papajohn. Fourth Row-Elbert Clark, Leon Dobson, liob Riley, Bob Buckney, Bob Foster, John Vermazen, Bob Scott, Warren Flowers, Carl Koch. This organization is composed of boys from all three classes-sopho- more, junior, and senior. Upon passing a tryout in thc music room they are admitted if they are qualified. Under the direction of lylr. Hebert these boys are taught the fundamentals of vocal music and how to sing songs, other than popular ones. This group competed in the Burlington Music Festival, April 21, 1939, at Burlington, lowa. This Festival does not entitle the group to compete in state competition, but is for the purpose of criticism on their good points and had points in such things as Vocal technique, posture, volume, tone, and other things connected with vocal music. Also when a vacancy occurs in the boys section of the mixed chorus, Mr. Hebert will ask a hoy who is qualified if he would like to join the larger group. lf he Wishes and grades and schedule will permit, he is allowed to join the larger group. 9 9 G SIXTY-SIX THEE 1939 COMMENT Christmas Play, Why the Chimes Rang Left to RightWFrederic Schneider, Lawrence Scott, Arthur Hanes, Barbara Beeson, Gerald Ferris, Philip Chamberlain, Lucille Van Ausdall, Muriel Nelson, Tom Strome, Floyd Van Winkle, Ed Gill, Barbara Mundy. Every year shortly before our Christmas vacation, a Christmas Play is presented. Why the Chimes Rang proved to be such a success that We felt it should have the honor of being placed in the Comment. The play was very outstanding as it had beautiful lighting eliects and scenery. It was under the direction of Miss jane Marsh. The cast: Holger, a peasant boy C C CC Edward Gill Steen, his younger brother C eeee C Fred Schneider Bertel, their uncle An old WomanCCC The priest C CCCCCCC Lawrence Scott C C CC,eC CC CC Barbara Mundy Philip Chamberlain A rich old man . C CC Arthur Hanes A courtier CCCCCCC CC A beautiful Woman A scholar CC eeC, CCC CCC. A young girl CC CCCCC CCCCC The king CCCC The angel CCC .C Carolers C CC Clfloyd Van Winkle C Barbara Beeson CC C C Tom Strome CCCClNluriel Nelson CC C CCGerald Ferris Lucille Van Ausdall CC Clacqueline Christy, Betty Lumberg, Mary K. Ireland, Wilma Erdman SIXTH SEVI' N THE 1939 COMMENT The Contest Play, Box and Cox Left to Right-Wilma Erdman, Fred Schneider. Lawrence Scott, Ed Gill, Phil Chamberlain, and Betty Biddenstadt. Box and Cox , a one-act farce of the Clay Nineties , was presented in lowa City at the play production festival on Nlarch 31. Keokuk was one of the three Class A schools out of thirteen to he awarded a superior rating., Also each member of the cast, Betty Biddenstadt, Edward Gill, and Philip Chamberlain, was praised by the judge for having given an out- standing individual performance. The play had a double cast, the others in it being VVilma Erdman, Lawrence Scott, and lfred Schneider. A total of hfteen trial per- formances were given by the two casts before the iowa City production. These included performances for various clubs and church societies, the senior and junior high schools and the Friendly House in Keokuk. The casts also went to Ferris, Illinois, and Carthage College to give the play. Box and Cox was a project of troupe 192 ofthe National Thespians. It was directed by Jane lNIarsh, and much credit for the success of this production should be given her. SIXTY-EIGHT THE 1939 COMMENT The Declamatory Contest First Row-Miss Marsh, Jane Kirch. Jenn Rasmussen, Ruth Iiisping, Juanita Scott, Lucille Van Ausdall. Second Row-Gerald Ferris, Dorothy Swope, Wilma Erdman, Betty Lumberg, Jack Hartrick. Absent-Willo Blackwell. The Declamatory Contest was very outstanding this year. Miss lylarsh, our director, spent many hours with the contestants and developed some fine declamatory material. lWrs. Paul O'Haven of Carthage College was the capable judge. Those who Won in the preliminary contest and entered the finals are: OR:X'1'ORlC.LXL Gerald Ferris eeeeec me . ,Waee, ,,-, Fascism Dorothy Swope Assassin of Youth Clfirstj Lucille Van Ausdall , c ec, to '4College for Crooks DR.ixMrx'1'ic' Ruth Bisping B, 7 B , C A Nlessage for Kufu Clfirstj Willo Blackwell eeeeuln the Garden ofthe Dawn Flower Betty Lumberg e r ,N er Danny's Little Tin Soldier Juanita Scott eeeeer so ease eeee ceecef'Death Disk Huixioizous Wilma Frdman . or ee, Brothers Take a Bow Qlfirstj Jack Hartrick ee B B er, so are r e Q'Guying the Guides Jane Kirch -e--Wee on ee e.e. are ef'Peter Projects Jeanne Rasmussen meet eaae B ece. .B e Rabbits Plus SIXTY-NINE THE 1939 COMMENT SEVENTY SX? GETS THE 1939 COMMENT Football Players LAVERNE CARTER-Though his first year and onlyajunior, Carter was always driving in on defense, grabbing arms, legs, or anything that came his way. BERNARD FARNUM- Dubby was one of the outstanding players in the line: blocking punts, opening holes, and recovering fumbles. Farnum, together with Lamb and Ross, was selected for All-State Honorable Mention. MILTON ROSS-The tallest center in the conference, Milton did not make a bad pass all season. This is his last year. BILL LAMB-The Hgreat Brush was commonly called the fifth man in the enemy backheld. He was one of our stalwarts on defense. WAYNE BEESON-A guard, this is his last year. Bull played his best game at Ft. Madison. Seldom did a tackle slip by him. BOB RICKER1OHC of the best pass-snatchers on our team, Cyclone is only a junior. We expect he'll be leading the team next year. FLOYD HENSON-Floyd was one of our utility linemen. He always drove hard and never quit fighting until the whistle blew. This is his last year. JOHN HUTiCHlSfJNiOUl' punter and captain, Hutch, was a deadly blocker and tackler. He backed up the line, and this is one of the hardest positions to play. FRED SCHNEIDER- Chug was our passer and plunger. Though light, he was always in there doing his best. This is his last year. KENNETH MARKIN-A junior, our lightest backfield man, Kenny called the signals and did a good job of it. JOHN KELLEY-The smallest man on the team, John played guard alongside Bob Thrap. He will be back next year bolstering the line-up. ROBERT THRAP1iiBOb,,, when he wanted to, could play good ball. His best game was the Fairfield tussle. He sometimes blocked as many as two men, opening a large hole for our backs. EUGENE DAVIS-A junior, Gene always played a good end, prob- ably performing best in the Ottumwa game. JACK BAWDICN'-By far the shiftiest back on the team,he drove through to bring us many of our touchdowns. This is his last year, and we're sorry to see him go. ELVIN POWELL- Petey played end and never, in any game, did he give up. Petey was hard to knock down. SEVENTY-TWO THE 1939 COMMENT Varsity Football Team First Row-Floyd Henson, Bill Lamb, Elvin Powell, Milton Ross, Robert Thrap, La Verne Carter, John Hutchison. Bernard Farnum. Second Row-Phil Chamberlain, Bud Hilmer, Eugene Davis, George Rogers, Dale Venning, Jack llawden, Bill Beeson, John Kelley, Richard Larsen. Third Row-Mr. Schultz, Kenny Markin, Charles Brust, Bob Ricker, Fred Schneider, Orville Cline. Joe Scott. Elbert Clark. Joe Wahrer. Mr. Hale. Carthage at Muscatine -K Mt. Pleasant Ft. Madison Ottumwa U Fairfield ea Burlington , Washington Centerville M lfoo'1'1a,-xl,I. Suonias-1938-39 ,aa 6 Keokuk ,,,-,,,,a-13 Keokuk ,t,,-,,-- 0 Keokuk aa------20 Keokuk da,a,-- 7 Keokuk a, a,a,a,, 0 Keokuk aaaahai 6 Keokuk or ,oao M14 Keokuk --aa,,,-19 Keokuk Total-3 won and 6 lost t-----l3 aaaoao 0 ----,-l9 ------ 0 a,,o,o 0 a--,-,29 W-aao, 0 ----,- 6 --,--- 6 SEV ENTY-THREE THE 1939 COMMENT Football Review Though we didn't win very many games, the season was counted a success because of the fine spirit and enjoyment that was received from the games. Keokuk l 3-Carthage 6 This game was the first of the year, and the Chiefs looked rather ragged. Many times they came within inches of a touchdown but failed to make it. Both Keokuk touchdowns were made by long drives up the field. Keokuk O-Muscatine 13 In the first Little Six Conference game the Chiefs were completely out- classed in the offensive part of the game, never coming within striking dis- tance of their opponent's goal. Our defense was better, though several of Kiddls passes found their mark. Keokuk 19-Mt. Pleasant 0 Thoroughly incensed over their defeat of the previous week, the re- vamped team showed some flashes of power, pushing the Mt. Pleasant Panthers over the Held. Lamb and Bawden each contributed a touchdown followed by Markin's pass over the goal line. Keokuk 0-Ft. Madison 20 The Bloodhounds were decidedly too strong for the Chiefs. Ft. Madison's running attack was devastating. Wide end sweeps netted Madison two touchdowns while Youel's long kicks kept the Chiefs well back in their own territory. Just as the half ended, the Keokuk attack started moving. In the third quarter another Keokuk threat was thwarted by a fumble on the three-yard line. Keokuk 0-Ottumwa 7 Bad luck seemed to follow on the Chiefs' heels most of the time. In this game another misfortune was added to the total. Both teams played very raggedly because of the warm weather. In the second quarter the Ottumwans drove a touchdown over from the twenty-yard line on an end sweep. In the third period the Bulldogs were again threatening on the twenty-yard line. One of Ottumwa's several passes was intercepted by Jack Bawden, who behind splendid blocking raced seventy-five yards to a touchdown. Since both teams were offside, the ball was called back. SEVENTY-FOUR THE 1939 COMMENT Keokuk 29-Fairfield 0 On Homecoming night the Chiefs ran wild to the tune of 29-0. Passes flew through the air, razzle-dazzzle exhibitions were displayed, and long runs were reeled off with amazing regularity. As in the game a year ago, the Chiefs opened up in the fourth quarter with touchdowns galore. Markin, Bawden, Schneider, and Ricker each contributed tallies. Keokuk 0-Burlington 6 In an uneventful game the Burlington Grayhounds defeated Keokuk with a 6-0 victory. As had happened before, the Chiefs came within three yards of a score, the Burlington line strengthening at the right time. After several more dull quarters, the game was rudely interrupted by a blocked kick. A Burlington player picked up the ball and galloped thirty yards for a touchdown. Keokuk 6-Wzlshiiigtoii l4 After driving for a touchdown in the first half, the Keokuk gridders suffered a relapse and permitted Washington to sneak two touchdowns in the last four minutes of play. A Washington punt fumbled, and the fire- works started with a ten-yard drive to the goal. This Was followed by an intercepted' pass which was run back for another score. Keokuk 6-Centerville 19 On a warm day at Centerville the Chiefs fell again to the Big Reds. In the first two minutes of play Centerville had passed its way to a touch- down. Keokuk came back strong in the second quarter but failed to score until Dubby Farnum blocked a Centerville punt, raced seventy yards, and was overtaken and tackled. From the ten-yard line four plays netted Keokuk a touchdown, making the score 7 to 6. In the last half the Reds opened up with an amazing passing attack which netted two scores. Keokuk never threatened again. X- Q-sz 'i g THE 1939 COMMENT 1: J' I Freshman-Sophomore Team First Rrlow-TJoe Wahrer, John Worster, Dale Venning, Kenton Klein, Joe Scott, Robert Kay, Bill utt e. Second Row-Dirk Thrap, Howard Ilurrell, Raymond Boston, Ralph Humble, Lyle lnskeep, Bob Burk- ney, Joe Fire-bug McCarthy, Kenneth Bickley. Third Row-William Peel, Mr, Shultz, Manley Peterson. John Foley, Geuryzc Rogers, Bud Hilmer. Curl Jones, Mr. Rogers. The Freshman-Sophomore team under the direction of Mr. Rogers made a good showing this year in spite of what some of the scores would indicate. In most cases they were playing first-team opposition. Marry of the sophomore flashes played in the Little Six games and made a good showing. Mt, Pleasant .... r.--,13 Keokuk oe,,ea....e ,l3 Mt. Pleasant ----..-,l.-l9 Keokuk eeAsse,, ed.-- 0 Hamilton Yewv vv, d,,l3 Keokuk ,- ,,..,s, e,d,d 0 Ft. Madison, sA,e., W 6 Keokuk mlm, A.s.e., - 6 Hamilton ,,a,,,,,,e 19 Keokuli a..a ,,,,d,,,,, U Warsaw d,n,d,-.,,dd, 7 Keokuk ,ee,,,e ,ddA-20 Warsaw A... ,. e,Yoe, 18 Keokuk ee,,we so e.ee, 24 Ft. Madison ..d,eeee 0 Keokuk d,..d..edoee 12 SEVENTY-SIX Total-3 Won, 3 lost, 2 tied. THE 1939 COMMENT Football Football is an outgrowth of the Iinglish game, Rugby, and still possesses points similar to the game from which it was derived. Previous to 1870 a combination of Rugby and association football was played by foreigners as a sort of recreation. This type was the original form of the sport in America. The sport now consists of only one variety, this being originally intro- duced by Harvard College in 1875. Between 1875 and the present time, the history of football has been marked into four distinct periods. The first period Qin the '80'sl, the block game was legislated out of ex- istence, then in the early '90's the momentum mass plays were for- bidden. Next, in 1906 the ten-yard rule was adopted: and the last period began with the forward pass. During this whole time there have been dis- cussions about the merit of the game. Bills have been introduced in various state legislatures concerning the suppression of the strenuous activity of the game. But it has lived on. Football has developed during this time into an elaborate system of plays and defenses. On the college teams it is not unusual for a player to know one hundred fifty plays. To further complicate the situation these are all numbered. Average high schools oftentimes employ about fifty plays with several different types of formations. lfor several years the Chiefs have been employing an offense known as the short-punt formation. This year the single-wing formation was added for deception. There are four or five more types of offense, one about as good as another. SEVENTY-SEVEN THE 1939 COMMENT l938-39 Basketball Men Captain JOHN HUTCHISON- Hutch''-guard. Hutch, a senior, proved to be a valuable player to the Chiefs this season, very often high point man in the games he played. Those long, mid-Hoor shots were his specialty, and he was first in the history of the school to receive a position on the All-State team Cguardj. Sorry to see you leave, Hutch. ROBERT FOSTER- Bob -center. Although Bob only played the last half of the season, he came back fighting, determined to win. He seldom missed one of those follow-in shots. This is Bob's last year. FRED SCHNEIDER-J'Chug -guard. Chug was good in his teamwork and always had his mind on the game. He was always sticking to his man and would fight through till the very finish. This is his last year. DONALD INMAN- Don -forward. Though only a sophomore, Don played with the first five nearly all season. He played fine ball and was a high scorer. See you next season, Don. KENNETH MILLER- Tarzan -guard. Kenny was the smallest man on the team, alternating with Schneider at the guard position. He was a good-hearted' player and always played clean ball. He is a senior this year. CLYDE JOHNSON-''Boots -forward. Boots was one of the fastest men on the team. His speed proved to work to advantage in intercepting the ball from the opposing team. He will be back next year. CHARLES HEHMEYER- Chuck --forward. Chuck was one of those players that had his heart in the game and would play the best he knew how. This is his last year. JACK BAWDEN- Jack --forward. jack played in a good many of the games this season and did his best in every one. This is his last year of basketball. EUGENE DAVIS-'fGene -guard. Eugene was not a starter this year but got in a good share of the games. A starter for next year. ROBERT RICKER- Rick --guard. Rick was always ready to go in and fight. He played in many of the games. He will be with the Chiefs next year. SEVENTY-EIGHT THE 1939 COMMENT Varsity Basketball Squad F t R w-Clyd J h on, Don Inman. Fred Schneider, John Hutchison, Bob Fo t Kenny Miller. S dlzlflxxcvgsglerald Ferris, Charles Heihmeyer, E D Jack Bawd , B b Ricker, Robe t Thi d Row-Mr. Shultz, Wm. Vance fMgr.l, Basil L .t , Charles Montag Ed B' man, Ge g Fader 1Mgr.J. 1938-39 B.'XSKli'l'lS.'Xl.l, Sciiianuua ll'c They November 18-Montrose DDD DDD 28 10 November 25-Iowa City D DDD 23 26 December 2-Centerville 35 19 December 9-Mt. Pleasant DD 24 13 December 16-Washington DD DDD 24 25 December 21-Ft. Madison D DDD 33 39 December 26-K. H. S. Alumni D , DDD 27 29 December 30-Fairfield DDD 26 33 january 3-Ottumwa D 31 25 January 6-Burlington D 21 22 January 13-Muscatine D D 29 30 January 20-Mt. Pleasant DDD 26 24 January 23-Hamilton DD 31 26 January 27-Washingtoii 40 28 February 3--Fairfield D 33 22 February 10-Ottumwa 50 20 February 14-Burlington 24 27 February 17-Muscatine 26 33 February 24-Ft. Madison DDDDD..DD-..D DDDDDDD DDD 35 30 March 1-Donnellson 45 30 Nlarcb 4-Ft. Nladison DD 26 40 SEVLNTY NINE THE 1939 COMMENT Basketball Review This year's basketball season was sort of a half-way affair for the Chiefs in regard to Winning, for they Won seven and lost seven of the con- ference games. The Chiefs fought their way through with outstanding playing to the very end of the season, only to tie with Washington for fourth place in the final Little Six standing. ln conference play the Chiefs won over Mr. Pleasant and Ottumwa and lost to Washington, Ft. Madison, Fairfield, Burlington and Muscatine for the first part of the season. Then the Chiefs came back strong for the remainder of the year and defeated Mt. Pleasant, Wash- ington, Fairfield, Ottumwa, and Ft. Madison. They suffered defeat only at the hands of Burlington and Muscatine. ln the Sectional Tournament at Ft. Madison, the Chiefs were slated to play Donnellson for their first game. We easily triumphed over them by a score of 45-30. In the finals our boys met their old rivals, Ft. Madison. This game proved to be the last of the season for the Chiefs as Madison handed us a 40-26 defeat. Because of this loss We failed to place in the District Tournament. The Chiefs this year Were under the skillful guidance of Coaches Wright and Shultz. Coach Wright, who has been basketball coach at K. H. S. for ten years, has produced four championship teams. He coached the team until the week of December 21. At that time he was selected to act as principal, succeeding Dr. Darling. Mr. Shultz was given the position of head basketball coach and Hnished the season outstandingly in that position. The returning members of the Chiefs for next season are Inman, Ricker, Davis, Johnson, and Buckney. Soon after the close of the season, Hutchison was named as guard on the IDPA first all-state team. Those receiving honorable mention for this team Were: Foster, center and Schneider, guard. EIGHTY THE 1939 COMMENT W r l i 1 l Atoms First Row--George Fader fMg'r.J, Jack Maeorne, Don Duma-nil. li ll P el. Lewis Walker. Kenny Brink- ley, Ralph Schneider, Gordon Worster, Mr. Shultz. Second Row-Leon Bland, Manley Peterson, Dale Vcnning, Walter Lack, Robert Buckney, Harold Elting, Dan Buck, Jack Meister. The Atoms are composed entirely of members of the sophomore class. Since they were organized ten years ago they have proved to be helpful in furnishing trained material for the varsity squad. They were coached by Bob Foster and Mr. Shultz and turned out to be a Winning team with 10 wins against 5 losses. 111301115 Oppo. November 18-lylontrose 22 November 25-Warsaw a-a 19 December 2-West Point .D aa- 14 December 9-Mt. Pleasant D. . 16 December 21-Ft. Madison aaa aa - 24 December 30-Montrose 19 January 3-Ottumwa aaa 23 January 6-Burlington aa D are 31 January 20-Mt. Pleasant a aaa 14 January 23-Hamilton 16 February 3-West Point aa aaa 32 February 10-Otturnwa 23 February Burlington 30 February 17-Junior High 12 February Ft. Madison aa --W 21 I L-HTY-Oxlh THE 1939 COMMENT Basketball Basketball is a relatively new sport in our country as compared to other major sports. However, more American people pay admission to see it each year than they do to watch any of the other major sporting events. It all started in the year 1891 by James A. Naismith, who then lived in Springfield, Massachusetts. There he was an instructor at the Y. M. C. A. College, and had quite a large class of men who Wanted a new game to play. Then he hit upon an idea of hanging two peach baskets on the opposite walls of the gym. He divided the men, eighteen in number, into two equal teams and gave them a soccer ball. Then the simple rules which he had devised were explained to the men. Whenever one of the players made a goal by throwing the ball into the basket, he had to climb a ladder to remove the ball. This proved to be the start of basketball. The methods and rules of the game were simple then compared to now: and as the game became more popular and was more widely played, changes Were made until now it has grown into a clean and exceedingly popular sport. There are two defenses used in basketball at the present timeg namely, man-to-man and zone. The type most commonly used in high schools, the size of Keokuk's, is the man-to-man. Each member has to guard an indi- vidual of the opposing team on every part of the floor. The forwards guard the guardsg the guards guard the forwards, the center guards the center. In the zone defense each player has a certain area of the floor, and he must guard anyone who comes within that area. The latter is used more on smaller basketball courts. In the last Olympic games Cin 1936j basketball was first added as one of the sports. A team from U. S. easily won the championship. Tat' EIGHTY-TWO THE 1939 COMMENT Track First Row-Bob Laubersheimer, John Hutchison, Charles Iilaisdvll, Kenny Markin, George Rogers, Charles Randall, Elbert Clark, Mr. Shultz. Second Row-Bill Slee, Ed West, Howard Coovcrh Don lnman. liob Kay, Arthur Hanes, Lyle Inskeep, Basil Lancaster, Bob Ricker. Third gow-Bob Buclcney, Gerald Ferris, Dale Venning, Leon Bland, Bill Peel. Bill Lamb, Robert one. With Chamberlain, Buckney, Blaisdell, li. Clark, Bland, Hutchison, Nlarkin, Randall, Rogers, and VVest, letter men from last season, hack this year, We have every reason to expect a good showing by the squad at the meets scheduled. At the beginning of the season over fifty suits were issued to members of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes as Well as boys from the junior High. Those taking part in the running events this year are Chamberlain, Rogers, Bland, Iii. Clark, VVest, Hutchison, Inman, Peel, lNrIarkin, Randall, Coovert, Haiies, and lnskeep. ln the field events are Inman, Hutchison, Randall, Ricker, Venning, Koelier, Stamper, Danley and Clark. EIGIITY-THREE THE 1939 COMMENT Keokuk participated in the following meets this year: Meet Date Little Six lndoor Conference - tt,t - ----March 24 btate Indoor - - ooo,o -----c .-- oooo - ----April l Class Meet - oooooeo - ....- ----- -------. oddo. -April 6 and 7 Ft. Madison, Burlington, Keokuk Triangular oooooo,ooo -- odoo April 15 Burlington-Keokuk -- c . , .- --- .- -- ofefef -- - ---April 22 Drake Relays ooofo -- - ---c---April 28 and 29 Ft. Madison Relays -- --- .eeee -.-- ,.eee. ---May 6 District . ----.-------- -----.----- ----- -------May 7 Conference --- - .-- --. - ----- ------May 7 State --- -- -- -- ----- ---May 7 Track ln the state of savagery man's life depended on his ability in running, jumping, and throwing of projectiles. ln the high condition of civilization of ancient Greece, the natives considered prowess in the arts of speed and endurance as evidence of superiority in manhood: and they held their athletic sports in reverence as Well as with enthusiasm. The entire popu- lace took part in their Olympic games. A proof of all-round manly vigor was given in their pentathlon which consisted of a series of games contested by the same rivals-running, jump- ing, wrestling, disc throwing, and javelin throwing. In recent years we have established renewal of these ancient sports as well as that of the Marathon races to interest youth. EIGIITY-F0 UR, THE 1939 COMMENT V l Apparatus First RowARoy Withers, Robert Lamb, Annis Clark. Paul Cooper, John Kelley, Mr. Hale. Second Row-Charles Blaisdell, Charles Varner, Ray Ellor, Robert Wood. Elbert Clark. Since so few boys are talented in performing the ditlicult feats in appa- ratus, We find only a few participating this year. At our annual gym exhibits one of the outstanding features has always been that of apparatus. The tumbling acts, spring board diving, and action on the horse border on the professional. Those gaining recognition were Paul Cooper, Ray Eller, John Kelley, Robert Wood, Annis Clark, Elbert Clark, Charles Varner, Robert Lamb, Charles Blaisdell, and Ray Witllers. This division of sports has for the last two years been under the super- vision of M1'. Hale. lWr. Hale, being an expert himself in all phases ofthe Work, has proven a great help to the team. EIGHTY-FIVE THE 1939 COMMENT PI IiTY SIX QALHN9 PRX THE 1939 COMMENT CALENDAR SEP'rm1B1aR 6.-Ah! History, keep your eyes on the Class of 1939, now entering as Seniors! 7.- Innocents Abroad those guileless sophomores. 8.--Studies start-and sorrows, too. 9.-Shades of Har'!mony !! Dig up your quarter Cone piece, please! for Mr. Nickle and his locker keys. 16.-First football game. Nuf Sed! Carthage 6 Keokuk 13 20.- Anybody can draw-Art in everything. The artist, Bolander, spoke to us in assembly. Very good. Remember what he said you would look like several years from now, girls? 23.- Beat Muscatine or Bust!'! We busted-13-0! 30.-Dr. Darling talked to the Seniors on vocations. Pep meetingg this year's cheer leaders were presented. Yea, Shorty! Game at night Cherej. First Pep Squad performance. Wonder who the new major is? lWt. Pleasant 0 K. H. S. 19 What a game! VVhat a day! Goodnight. OCTOBER 6.-Seniors heard an interesting and helpful talk on engineering by Mr. Don Wilson. No, he isn't interested in Jello -commercially. Pep meeting for the Madison game. No pep 'til Mr. Shultz made remarks, quote: lf we Qteamj have to rely on the pep you have shown so far this afternoon, Lord, preserve usll' end of quote. 7.--First Fire Drill-were you in gym? I was! More noise in the halls this afternoon. Oh yes, the Madison game at Madison tonight. Well-we didn't win. It's a hard life, mates. Ft. Madison 20 K. H. S. 0 12.--Assembly today with the patrol system explained and officially put in working order at noon. Plans are being arranged for a big home- coming celebration-parade in the afternoon, game at usual time, and student-alumni dance after the game. Oh, and don't forget, no more yelling in the halls or homerooms! Tough luck, Jack. Never mind, you and Don save your lung power for general pep meetings. I:.1bH'1 Y-EIGHT THE 1939 COMMENT -Football game at Ottumwa. 7-0 in their favor. We just can't get into the mood. jack, that 85 yds. looked awfully nice. Too bad it didnlt count. -Mr. Riley from Linquist Bros. talked to juniors Qhow did they get inj and seniors on Salesmanship. CProud, Iona?j -Big homecoming parade Qafter the 6th periodj. Senior Hi and 9th grade band, pep squad, floats, and decorated cars. Mr. Megchel- sen and Miss Marsh won Hrst and second prizes. At the game the band performed and Dorothy OPudgej Wustrow, unanimously reelected, was presented as the 1938-39 major. We beat Fairfield 29-0. Joe Shreeves' Orchestra played at Student Alumni dance. Yea, verily it hath been a busy day. -The day before grades. Hope springs eternal in the human breastf' maybe I wonlt get the wrong end of the alphabet after all. -Report Cards! Someone sang The End of a Perfect Day. Please omit Howers. -Pep meeting in the afternoon for the Burlington game. 6-O in favor of Burlington. Woe is mel Of course Mr. Wright gave his usual Friday Chem. test. Chemistry is so nerve wracking. Woe is me again. -Wash paint off the sidewalks! And I do mean youll! Noviaivinim -Preliminaries for the Declamatory Contest were held. -Football game at Washington. Washington 14 K. H. S. 6 A very interesting and entertaining assembly upon musical instru- ments. -Last football game. Centerville 19 K. H. S. 6 Cheer up-Mobs and more of them report for basketball Prospects bright as a new dime. -First basketball game with Montrose, Montrose 10-K. H. S. 28. The Atoms easily whipped the Montrose Seconds 49-22. Make way for the winnahsl -Pep Squad All School Stag Dancel Lots of fun and laughterg headaches and school follows after. Maybe I had better leave poetry to someone else. A -Mr. Phil Sproul offered for our enjoyment, a most interesting talk on Safety , The lesson brought out should be heeded well. EIGHTY-NINE THE 1939 COMMENT -Declamatory Contest-The Winners : Dramatic Division-Ruth Bisping Oratorical Division-Dorothy Swope Humorous Division-Wilma Erdman Last day of school then two whole days of vacation. VVe have much to be thankful for. -Basketball game with St. Marys Clowa Cityj 26-23 their favor. The Atoms were still victorious, defeating Warsaw 23-19. -What a Thanksgiving-turkey and all the trimmings! Tryouts to- night for the Christmas play. Come boys and girls-bring forth your hidden talents! Dacicmisiix Basketball game with Centerville. That's real K. H. S. spirit. K. H. S. 35 Centerville 19 Atoms 40 West Point 14 -We have just received word that Dr. Darling has resigned. Mr. Wright will be acting principal. -Report Cards. Someone is always taking the joy out of life. -Mr. Wright's last game as coach. The Chiefs bringing home a victory of 24-13 over Mt. Pleasant. Who let the cat Out of the bag in bookkeeping class? -Miss Mildred Yockey presented an enjoyable 20 minutes upon the topic Personality -With Miss Bogel speaking on '!Stenography and Mr. Clarence Schmidt on Automobile Trades , the Senior boys and girls re- ceived useful knowledge of these vocations. -The Chiefs lost to Washington by one point. 24-25. -K. H. S. met Ft. Madison tonight to lose 33-39! The Fxates are against us!!! -The Christmas play was presented. Then amid Good wishes and Season's Greetings we departed for our Christmas vacation. -The game of the year! The K. H. S. versus the Alumni! The Winner-the Alumni! Got to admit, tho, it was close-27-29. -The Chiefs are still taking it on the chin. Fairfield 33 K. H. S. 26 NINETY THE 1939 COMMENT JANUARY -A dream of things that might have been. Keeping our resolutions to study. Beat Ottumwa 31-25. One game at least. -Freeman Rosencrans addressed the Senior Class on Hjournalismn. -Could it be that we lost? We did! just by one point, too. Burlington 22 Chiefs 2l -Another one point game! What goes on here?? Muscatine 30 K. H. S. 29 -Those important f?j documents were received today. - My wee bonnie lass . The Kilties presented their program in Assembly today. Our one wish concerning the Kilties is that we can have more of 'em. -Dr. R. E. Cooper spoke to the Seniors today on Medicine as a profession. -Thrills and more thrills. just as the gun went off, Don Inman sank a neat one to defeat Mt. Pleasant 26-24. The Atoms also vic- torious over the Mt. Pleasant Seconds, 18-14. just one more Semester. How time does fly!! -We won from our Illinois opponent, Hamilton, 31-26. The Seniors had another vocation study today. Miss Jane Lu Ruby spoke to the girls on Nursing , and Dan Higby to the boys on Architecture , -Washington lost to K. H. S. tonight by a score of 28-40. -A good time was enjoyed by all at the Girl Reserve Dance this evening. FEBRUARY -We were entertained this afternoon by selections of Le Petit Ensemble, a string sextet. Do you think it would pay Mr. Wright to take a few French lessons? How about it, Mr. Wright? A pep meeting was held in the assembly today with a real Pep Band!!! Nice going, Maestro Baldock. How could We help but win from Fairfield! Fairfield 22 K. H. S. 33 -The Junior Class Play was presented to a large crowd. Another success for Miss Marsh and the cast. NINETY-ONE THE 1939 COMMENT -The Purple Chiefs are certainly mowing 'em down. Another victory! Ottumwa 20 K. H. S. 50 -Keokuk's valentine to Burlington. A victory! Burlington 27 K. H. S. 24 -The desire to take to the air resulted in the seniors' being honored by another vocational talk. Mr. Van Hayden speaking on Aviation ! -Game with Muscatine tonight. Muscatine 33 Chiefs 26 Junior High 12 Atoms 18 One of the most entertaining and enjoyable assemblies was held today. After a long walk in the woods with Mr. Gilstrap, we returned to our classes. -Little did we know we had budding geniuses among us! This was brought to light when the Art Class ollered a demonstration. -It certainly was a most enjoyable task to sit back and watch the Purple Chiefs defeat Madison. 35-30. -Mr. Paul Owens, one of K. H. S.'s graduates, sang today with the Plantation Singers , a most talented quartet. The Quill and Scroll held their initiation tonight. MARC H Mr. Laubersheimer presented an interesting and descriptive View of the Retail Grocery business to the Senior Class. -The annual Gym Exhibit was presented to a large enthusiastic crowd this evening. Ray is a convincing clown, isn't he? -Here we go again! Report Cards! -One of the most unusual assemblies which we have had this year, was the one presented by the scientist, Jones. With his able assis- tants, Thrap and Peters, he demonstrated the gyroscope. At last Bob finds something too big to tackle. -The Seniors were addressed today by Mr. Breitenstein on Civil Service . -The Seniors selected their invitations today. It won't be long now! The Contest play, Box and Cox , was presented to an appre- ciative audience in assembly this morning. Oh those heroes of the gay 90'sl NINETY-TWO THE 1939 COMMENT -''Boots-boots-boots-movin' up and down! Dale V. certainly takes Mr. Kipling seriously. Today marks the beginning of Hill- Billy Week. For further details consult the local bulletin board. Mr. McNeight of Kresge's spoke to the Seniors today on Work in the Dime Store . - Believe it or not l The Faculty, with Dead Eye Dick Trump and Ride 'em Cowboy Wright, was defeated by the Varsity Squad in a thrilling Donkey Basketball game! Faculty 28 K. H. S. 36 -Our Box and Cox was one of three Superiors at Iowa City, and all the members of the cast, Phil Chamberlain, Ed Gill, and Betty Biddenstadt, received honorable mention for individual per- formances. APRIL -The Seniors were given some helpful pointers on Photography by Mr. John Helenthal. -We can't get along without theml Report Cards. Oh, can't We?? -The All School Play was -presented. The following speakers will present vocational talks to the Seniors some time soon: Houston Taylor Chemistry C. R. Redfern Agriculture B. Smith i4LaWv1 MAY -The State Music Contest was held. -One of the most beautiful and impressive May Fetes ever given was held this evening. The lovely Queen and her court were presented. -What every girl has been Waiting for-The Girl Reserve Spring Formal l -Deserving students were honored at the Recognition Dinner. -Hurrah-Hurrah-Can you believe I've actually waited just for this day. Can't you guess? The last Report Cards! -A very impressive Baccalaureate was held in the presence of the Senior Class and an appreciative audience. -Hats oil to the Juniors. Prom Night exceeded the best we could hope for-A complete Success! Nrumw-THREE THE 1939 COMMENT I UNE d d ver body getting their fill 1-Yum-Yum-With lots of good foo an e y UQ CI-Iow about it?j. The Seniors enjoyed their annual picnic. 2.-COMMENCEMENT! I ! I! NINETY-FOUR an 64' - fs- t :Q Q Q Q 23 L 1, Q 1 ,135 5. j-f.. .diff , , UE' . Af'-A ' 5-it 'v . , 2 v -,:.5+1-- k , ,U . .Y-. ' 'i'f:.? Q Q l. I, 1 :- X 1 HPS W-f,. f 1 Er T-1 ' 54:5 , I A . , .s.m9...?'6'51-9-1 fm av nu. -ui I Q I Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q I S .GNQA S .G:4QwGNQy.? be Qvxizzf Qfdkf 'GAF Q7 ?f I 3 .Q Q 2 Q Q Q5 Q, 2 2 Q Q Q S Q Q Q Cur Boosters Abell's Anschutz Studio Artistic Cleaners Bartholomew Bros. Baum's Floral Shop Baur-Mullarky Co. Becktold Co. Bergman Drug Co. Bowling's Carey, Harry M. Cameron-Joyce Co. Cameronls Sons, James Coca-Bottling Co. 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Super Oil Co. Swan Lumber Co. Taber Lumber Co. Tigue Motor Co. P Weil Sl Co. White House Creamery VVilkinson 81 Co. Thank You, THE CIJMMENT STAFF. NINETY FIVE 2 E i S r fi S S sc l fi r i S t is fi E Q .., .S :f93 :0 Class Will of l939 1l, We, the class of 1939, of Senior High School, Keokuk, in the County of Lee and State of Iowa, being of fickle mind and unsound memory, and considering the uncertainty of the rough and bumpy life in Senior High, do make and publish this to be our last Will and Testament: Charlotte Adams wills her excellent tardy record to Jesse Scott. That better late than never attitude doesn't go any more, Jesse. QVQ Cleo Baldock wills the many hours he has spent behind the scenes to Bill Pearson. 65333 Virginia Banghart and Bernice Marks will their habit of going every- gb where together to Oneta Slee and Carl Koch. Q Wayne fBullJ Beeson wills his room at the Y. M. C. A. to any Junior tht Wants to sleep an average of five hours a night. Helen Bender wills Bob Foster to any Junior girl who wants to know what at real romance is like. But remember, she wants him back. George Berryhill wills his ability to help ladies in distress fespecially Q, in the chemistry labj to Warren Conrad, a junior shiek. 9 Ruth Bisping Wills her dramatic ability and her college boys to Lucille Van Ausdall. ego 55 Steve Wahrer and Gerald Bower will their collection of cars to any Juniors who don't mind fixing flats and denting fenders continually. Janet Brinker wills Don Inman to a worthy Junior girl. Take good care of him please. James Buys wills his Saturday night trips to Virginia Klann. Paul Cooper wills his way of being tossed around in the gym exhibits to John Kelley, another tumbling artist. SQ Sara Dannan wills her many idle hours in K. H. S. to Helen Van Doren. Warren Flowers wills his ability to get his arithmetic lesson in home room to Marshall Baker. 5555. Elizabeth Stice wills her horschide jacket to anybody who Wants it. 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N -1 QQ O N' R4 .-'TI Q,-. 2 us ES.. 5.3 I3 E :ri H2 'Dt' an ':: ff U2 fad 'D w Q are sr 5 f-r 'hr : f-r Q Oli- V' rf '1r-- O U5 who C O rr U Q., 0'-r D' Q D' ... 5, mm m 2 rf Ea 2. 2 3 na 12 We will James Campbell's ability to run up and down the halls with different girls to Bernard Farnum. You need it, Dubby, you've been tied Q Jown long enough. Sb Violet Ross Wills her popularity with the boys to Maxine Ridyard. Q Clay Sharkey leaves his favorite corner of the hall to Clyde Johnson. I Jean Goehrig Wills his quiet way of making a commotion to Bob - Ricker, one of the many noisy juniors. V Virginia Stafford leaves her Hashy coupe to any junior who doesn't tj Want to go over twenty-five miles an hour. ff li Ernest Swenson wills his bear rug overcoat to anybody who is afraid E of the cold. 42 Charles Hehmeyer leaves his job of dishing out the chemicals in the lab to Marshall Baker. You may still be taking chemistry, Marshall. 'QA Ed Gill, a local candid camera fiend, Wills his ability to Basil Lancaster, who doesn't seem interested in any one thing. This may arouse a spark of interest. E4 U Su 22 5 ::':: fb - m D I5 O Om m sw 1 2.53 8 Q35 : 2 2 sag.. W 7,313 5 N 1 Sz: M 5.5 S- :O 2. OE' su Q-5, 'En :Lili Q... :ij E .mn 31' ...Q 'N4 FY arg 5' 5'Ej I v-Sw C UQ 92:2 :r v-9-,N nw W nb' ,D I'?'s.4 N O M Q91 :: 512 UE 'Til' Ona Dr-r v o Go O? 5'5- P: :J Vibe? QNJQ. Paul Frischknecht Wills his many days out of school to Raymond Kutcher. Remember, Ray, you don't have to be sick to stay out of school. 5.624 E 5 E 3 6. 2 2 .55 l 2 K. 5 l .5 i Geneal Blan Wills her one man girl attitude to Helen Hartmanr Bill Fiedler wills his ability to graduate in five years to Junior Weed. NINETY-EIGHT C-D Fi be U7 O 3' O C fl' TD S Y Ui T '1 CD OJ Q.. -I DI U' 0 '1 l ' C 3 T fD '1 0 9 QJ'LNz?fS?Qy fm Q0 QM Sbziiizf is gl 5 I. 52 , g, Q 5 3 52 3 . Q, c: I fp -I Vina I IPI 2:5 ,T -4 D S. 'Y '11 'Q : - - -fn T Q 2 Q -I Z? T 3 S' CD O V' ' 'fl fl' g 3 Q5 K2 Made Pure-ly For You tb Q DISTRIBUTORS OF G I1 is the prnduct of diliprnnt research and striving: 39 B :Iftm poI'fc-vtiIIn...:I bread that is uurrvct ll! ap- U ., t C9 I . G fx iiiu L.: if I t - gag ., I.- Ian- .na Jonuson 512. .1 mm IOWA AX 'V' XY ufnri., -. C95kDii'i.:95Q'3Q5k55'ir:DV:D.r:9VQrQf95:J9QQ FRISINA 3-? l0WA ' QGRAND E The Best of Photoplays and Stage Attractions ' ' no, anaging irector . . etstone, esi ent anager L' 51 TQQ ,.fs I T1-IE STUDENTS' STQRE I 2 Everything for the Student 5 Q' S E.I'l.lZvI.I.I HS X4 lv. 2 E 627 - MAIN S'l'RICIi'I' KICOKUK, IOWA NINIGTY-NINL l fi S Q Q Q il Q Q Q Q S Q Q Q Q l f l S .S .?E9?9 Class Will fcontinuecll ,i. Robert Riley wills his ability to fall down in the skating rink to Walter Hanson. Don't be discouraged, 'fBones, it was only his first lesson. We will Janet Sexsmith's fine job of editing this Comment to any Junior who wants to take on a real job. Elvin Powell Wills his huge scores in the bowling alleys to Ralph Schmidt, who hasn't hit the hundred mark yet. E Norris Mundy wills his ability to get four hours sleep at night and then makes it up in class to Floyd Van Winkle, who gets sleepy at times, too. Ll Harry Grimpe wills his ability to sneeze the loud way to George Renard, one of the quiet Juniors. Ks Marian Nelson wills her titian locks fred hair to youj to Betty Biddenstadt. Jack Bawden wills his football ability to Arthur Hanesg Pasco, we fear, is going to need it. QP Charles Bailey wills his well-brushed hair to Robert Horne. Ever try using a comb, Bob? Q7s?fQya James Irwin Wills his pin-setting ability to Don Dumenil. Lucille Heineman wills her golden soprano voice to Helen Hayes, a second Lily Pons. Bernard 'Peterson wills the stride that carries him down the hall and into home room a second before the bell to Charles Montague. 55 Vivian Kirchner wills her guileless ways of attracting all the Ray's in town to Lois Chadwick. Please leave her one, Lois. , Louise Johnson wills her week end trips to and from the farm to gl Theodore Erb and LeRoy Hawkins. Billy Lamb wills that hidden parking spot to Betty Young. The line forms on the right, boys. Francis Stanton wills Ed Bierman his long experience and accurate re- search in the art of chemistry. Jeanne Hulson wills the beautiful pajama tops that she wears in the morning to Jean Schouten. Saves time, Jean. G,CD396596933k:95'4iQ3ADQV:Os:0VEk05'4D:J5QQ543::09Qk53Q:J3Qk99QaJ5QaJ3QGJ O NE H UN D R E D 53x19 SHAWI IGA C RBIDE More Gas Per Pound MANUFACTURED BY Midwest Carbide Corporation KEOKUK, IOWA 4? SHAWINIGAN PRODUCTS CORPORATION EMPIRE STATE BUILDING NEW YORK CITY ONE I gb x93 52 OVQXDGQ .4 Z F1 'Sz Class Will fcontinuedl Q7:?Q7s? i -0-it lNlary Kay Hubbard Wills her job of caring for children to Arlene Linnenburger. Mary Kay has gone in for bigger game. Q7sG':'f Dorothy Gilpin Wills her ability to thumb in from the ranch every morning Cand still be latej to Marian Kampe. Dorothy Franklin Wills Lena Shanninghouse her ability to graduate this year. Ralph Foulkes Wills his Winning smile that attracts the Mt. Pleasant gals to Gerald Ferris. Or have you already got it, Gerald???? Maudeline Evermon wills her ability to get her men and hold them K9 to Barbara Beeson. E554 Lawrence Scott Wills the ability to play uncle in the school plays to Jim Cochrane, an up-and-coming dramatic star. We will Jack Hartrick's ability never to stay home at night and still graduate to Bob Foster. Charles Blaisdell Wills his long legs, especially on the track field, to Q Annis Clark. il 21.554 t ff Ray Eller wills his mustache-growing ability to Hale Thompson. Kenney Miller wills his speed and shooting-eye on the basketball court U J to Charles Brust. Q, ' Robert Thrap Wills a few of his extra pounds to Tom Putney. Think you can use them, Tom? Phyllis Meridith wills her popularity at the skating rink to Della Orth. 52 Q Louise Seabold wills her position as G. A. A. manager to Jean Ras- J mussen. Q Milton Ross Wills his ability to play hookey and get caught to Bob Laubersheimer. Try it sometime, Bob. Philip Chamberlain wills his white pants and megaphone -to next years's cheer leaders. William CPorkyj Vance Wills his job as basketball manager to George Fader. John Hutchison Wills his all-round ability in everything but school I Work to Kenny Markin. J VisageM9240H9FoVebkafemkafmkafmkawkaseaisafgbwfefasfnigbkpfefosafeikavieisgaieiseafaorC-D 0 ONE HUNDRED TWO G 5 Compliments of FQR 2 SUPER OIL C0-S SI-Iealth and Economy 2 E.Vt'IllSi L'6 Di.Tll'ibllf07'.Y of USE 3 5 TEXAC0 PRODUCTS E gf Palm 6? Olive Branch 3 2 2 Quality 3 E Food Products emkofuwfokafqkamkawnwfowmmfo oweytfeeetogeaomeafeeetoefe-,fefefcefbfo 2 Keokuk Savings Bank and Trust Co. 2 501 MAIN S'1'R1a1a'r it 'Q Q for SAVINGS 2 22 Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 3 JEWELRY 3 3 ?,EEXICE 2 E Watches and Diamonds SERV Q' Best 1VIalces and Qualities S 3 7 EQ 0 K, K, Q' Q5 5 KEOKUK fgW.A.HANcocKa SONS PURE ICE COMPANY Q ofauafeeteeuwwweaoeseetffeawuo E9 5 tc t v 5 Cameron, Joyce 81 Co. Q 5 K S General Contractors Q . 2 19 SOUTHDSFVFNTH STREET KFOKUK, TOVVA ONE HUNDRED THREE 3Q:sGNGz?fbsGNLn6Af9?fQys?fSGN9?eQz?S?Qz?fGvs 9fNQ:c?fbc?Q4G Class Will fcontinuedl ! 1 SEN Q5 Floyd Henson wills his super pipe and the grass that goes with it to yr: Q63 FN 'Qj?fQz 5 F 5 G 3 0 5' D W 5.2. E. 3 S FF ' KF C10 S 'E' g In 5' 3 2 Q 5. eg O Z 5 : w 2 fb :ia 3' 0 'f 2 3- E 1-f Q, :- QE gb 5.2 fr 3 ff UQ :I+ O 2: 4. w ,,,-U :r fe o Q 9+ 3 W E. 3 -U O FD 45 U2 N 2 : Lg R4 F 5 w o 5' 5 CU U Q o FS F U SD 5. Y' V5z:094ik0'i Qvc Gail Peters leaves his cows to Ed West who is really a farmer at heart. Ernest Sherrill wills his he-man stuff to Charles Randall. at Fred Schneider wills his short hair cut to Jack Macorne. lt makes quite a hit with the girls, Jack. 5 Don Patterson wills his highly developed scientific mind to John E 5 O F v-4 P? N K4 5' 2 'U K4 O F L4 O D 3 Qndzef Q AJQVSD Dorothy Wustrow will her H57 varieties Cof boysj to Letha Talbott. Ned Yoder wills his ability to get along with the faculty to Roland Miller. A little nosin might help you too, Roland!! Eva? John Vermazen wills his nickname Percy to Eugene Davis. It fits ' you too, Eugene. Clarence Jackson wills his ability to slap it out on the drums to Bill Pearson. Please don't practice in school, because it is very annoying!! JE! HQ Jack Humble wills his sweet ways to anybody that wants them. Edith Lutz wills her ability to get around to Dorothy Seither who doesn't seem to get around enough. Iona Riley wills her diet to Jean Miller. Maybe you'd better use it, Jean! S.G:'fQf.?fQ46:'4 Ray Sorenson wills the few days he has been in school to Dale Venning. 54ik9'AD. Tom Strome leaves his doesn't take any books home, but gets good grades ability to Bob Lloyd. Dorothy Swope wills her 'lknow it all attitude to Mary Davis. Kathryn Monical wills her office job to Lulu. Lester Leftwich wills his ability to get the car whenever he wants it to Robert Stone. Robert Scott wills his expert one hand shots to Jack Macorne. Mariloitlise Sizemore wills her all-round popularity to Elizabeth Higby. GJ'Q:QJVQ:QJJVi:J540:V:D:gDV:O:QViQ3k05Q:J54Dk:95'gDzQ54DN99QN0V:O:v054bkJ5Qk05Q:J9:b:G ONE HUNDRED FOUR QM FQGN' ,I K 3 3 Q fi sb Q 540 QSQJFQ., THE STORY OF 5 The above illustration is a picture of the National Carbide Plant Q at Kcokuk, which point was selected due to its nearness to very rich and extensive lime and coal deposits, its facilities for creating Lb the power needed in the electric furnaces and its central position Q in the heart of the country, making it an ideal shipping point for cb National Carbide Coast to Coast distribution. Q Calcium Carbide, or Carbide, as it is commonly known, is made by J subjecting Lime and Carbon, fcoke being the most commonly used w carbon element! to the intense heat of the electric furnace, about . cb 5500 degrees Fahrenheit is required to melt and fuse them into Q D Carbide. The selection of the best raw materials, the preparation P9 Q and handling of materials, control of electric energy and the care- J ful supervision of every process in its manufacture has resulted in Q the production of High Quality Carbide. In addition to Old Uses, Science is continually finding New Uses, it now being used in the manufacturing of commercial chemicals Q Ku necessary in the production of rayon, solvents, and acids. 5 Wherever and however used 5 1 7 5 The Red Drum is a Seal of Quality Q K, The Red Drum Saves You Money K, V . 5 NATIONAL CARBIDE S i CORPORATION Q LINCOLN BUILDING, NEW YORK ONE HUNDRED FIVE 'E K E 2 E I I I T Ll K 'I K 'I Q' E E Q' Cl K Cl If I 2 'I K' I In Q34D.6'ik9'fQ.9 Class Will fcontinuedl LMQT- 2 Wilbur Ryan wills his ability to get his mechanical drawings 'Hall by ' 77 KC ' Il ' ' m 5 himself to Birdwell Ihrap. Q S Mabel Vail wills her high grades to Robert Buckney. Ever try taking E - a book home Robert?? - ' Q Rosemary Porter wills her Hpulll' with Miss Marsh to Jane Kirch, who has a good start. Q Arvilla Collins wills her drawing and story-writing ability to Vivian gg 5 Young. Q Ruth Seahold wills her there's a smile for everone tactics to Esther Q Mary Henry. S tb Wilma Shafer wills her diamond to Betty Nlarlin. Now you won't S have to worry anymore, Bettyl as if you do worryj. ' Lloyd Ifrueh wills his wood-turning ability to Lewis Jump. Says Lloyd, l'I've learned to pound a nail the easy way. 5.624 Q Pearl Kinkeade wills her ability to dance everything but a waltz to K, John Alden. Q Kay Landgraf wills her long walk to school to Muriel Nelson, who fb always gets to ride. E Barbara Mundy wills her job of recording school events to anyone who ill K wants to be a historian in the chronological way. 5 Lastl , we make, command, entreat and be Henry Hale of Keokuk, U , Y I g . Q Iowa, to be the Executor of this, our last Will and Testament, hereby re- 2 'voking and provoking all former VVills by us made. 'I 55 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have here unto subscribed our name S and allixed our seal, April Fools' Day, in the year nineteen hundred thirty- nine. Q . 'I sb Signed: cg lVitnesse.v: CLASS or 1939, G: Geneal Blan Tom Strome, Sb John Vermazen Scribe. Sl A. S. Gill I T oQQQMQQJQLQMQRQQRQVQMSQMQQQQQRQQMQNQQQQMHQMBQQ ONE HUNDRED SIX Q19 Sf 32 K 'E ff ll Q' 'l Q' E I Cl T '32 Q Cl QD K 32 K' Cl SC tl T 2 li K' 5 S 5 LINQUIST mms. gi THE QUALITY STORE E E Everything to completely furnish the home. S VISIT om: GIFT SlIOP gi 515-24 MAIN STREET PHONE 1557 es S Q' Q S G55 Cl gi G ,E P-4? Q2 '12 v-HS 'S Q' CD? T DU fb S EH Es D-M Qw Q Y U1 E bu Ns. Q 'H Q R S E SB ll 3 I. Decreases fatigue of eye muscles. S Q 2. Blagnities and makes seeing easier sb 3. Aids you in seeing more quickly. T 4. Helps to conserve normal eyesight. Qi E ' 5. Especially aids defective eyesight. .9 K2 Good floor or table lamps beside every easy chair are sight savers. Be sb sure that all the sockets are filled with MAZDA lamps of the size the ' S eyes need. Q v if 2 IOWA UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY 5 Serving Keokuk, Hamilton, Warsaw and Montrose 52: VT: 5 2 Q 5 Q Q 9 5 Q Q Q Q i 5 Q 5 Q 5 Q Q Q Q 59 5 tl Q 9 5 Q 5 3 2, GAG I E Q' Cl K fl K Cl K' Y K ll I Ll K Ll QU SC tl I Ll T Cl Q' '32 I 'l lj cl Q' Ll I 3? Q' O KEoKuK's HIGH c1.Ass FUEL MERCHANTS TBANSFETEET SERVICE 2 James Cameron's Sons l ZS 2 Q 5 9 5 Q 5 9 5 9 5 fi 9 5 ii is Qi Q Q Q Q Q 2 J Q 9 Q TCQQQJVQ. PHONE 96 17 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET ONE HUNDRED SEVEN Class Prophecy I939 ...MOM August 13, 1949 2:15 P. M. Dear Ferdinand, This is just a short note to you before 1 get on the bus. 1 will arrive in Mudville next Friday at 3:30 fP. M. 1 plan to stop in Keokuk, Iowa, for a few days, as you already know, and refresh some of my old ac- quaintances. Be sure and put the cat out at night, feed the bird, water the flowers, change the fish Water and also feed them, and lock the doors when you leave the house. Darling, could you wire me S20 at Keokuk? You're so sweet. Lovingly yours, Ezmirelda. P. S. Guess who sold me my bus ticket, James Buys! He drives the bus, and how! August 14, 1949 4.00 P. M. Dearest Ferdinand, 1 am writing this on the bus. We will arrive in Keokuk in another hour. The trip has been lovely. It seems like yesterday that 1 received your welcome letter at Mother's telling me how sorry you were about the quarrel and to come home. When I entered the bus, 1 met Ray Eller and Bill Fiedler who were also going to Keokuk. Ray, with his latest mustache, looks just like Hitler. Bill said his Pontiac finally gave out so he is now taking the bus. We began talking about school days and chums. You remember my speak- ing of Edward Gill? He's quite famous in chemistry for his success in taking the odor out of hydrogen-sulfide. lt seems that Bill Lamb and Paul Frischknecht are the idols of the high school students as they have invented a mechanical voice which can be changed to male or female. This is useful when one wishes to play hookey and can't find anyone to call up for them. I was nearly frightened to death when-whiz-Z-z-z- something zoomed by the bus. Ray said he imagined that it was Ernest Swenson trying out a new racing model. It was nice to have heard him go by. Eventually someone turned on the radio. I didn't pay much attention until I heard the announcer say, You have just heard that ONE HUNDRED EIGHT 2 2 2 2 2 'E Q' 2 2 2 Q5 T 2 2 .2 3363.633 :QDBAQ 'Fi:54DaQ'ADk9VQ. N5 R0 94Qx:934i . :J Fi 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 .2 2 2 2 25 2 2 .2 Q WHITE HOUSE S CCSAFEJ7 Q , 2 Dairy Products Q EE for Health ff Q WHITE HOUSE CREAMERY J K Q GCLDSMITH 2 5 Athletic Goods Q MERRIAM'S E Hardware Store Q K3 SS SocIety Brand Ga College Styled Clothes 5 for Young llflen S 5 Exclusive Patterns - Advanced Styles if E 0 Y Q C9 5? l Q 3 Q l Q 3 Q Q Q Q Q Gila? S Security State Bank Q AT EIGHTH AND MAIN STS. K2 Deposits in thi Bank insured S gb unde U. S. Governm nt Q, I uranee Plan. CQ E49 'U I O 2 FI w N w ki' Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q QQ fi Q CHEVRGLET E S ls the Choice Q E --SSID?-' FT 35 rn,-. SCI! O 5 'D' 0 5 30 35' 31-r 59 Zo 54:D.x:9'fQ.k:9 gg Ed. S. Lofton SI Sons QQ Q INSURANCE S 5 IOWA STATE BLDG. : KEOKUK, IA. S PHONE 185 I D Fire and Tornado Fire. ' D Bonds A tomobile I L1alI1lI1.y l 9 Plate Glass' U lCollIsIon g B Inland Marme Theft Q Burglary Compensation G G 'Q I Ll Q' 'Q Q' Q '52 Q' 'Q Q' 'Q T Cl Q' F59 C. M. 3 LAUEERSHEIMER Q Service Store S fl S Q Bmns EYE . 9 FROSTED ' FOODS Q E 3 PHONES uuulmmv 517 MAIN ST. QGNQAG I Q T Q Q Q I Q T Q ll l I2 KDNJKES Complimenls of MlLLER,S l S 606 MAIN STREET G5S?SF LADIES' SHOES 6? I-IOSIERY 6 ONE HUN DR NINE 0 Gzkkz?- Qy.?Qfsf:4 'Qvefbr Class Prophecy fcontinuedl M.-.1- pleasing swinger-singer, Lester Leftwich, accompanied by jean Goehrig's orchestra. Tune in tomorrow, and don't forget to order Peter's Lim- burger Cheese, made by Gail Peters, owner of the nationally known Peter's Dairy Products. It seems Wayne Beeson is featured as the Sleepy Man O'de South over another program. Elva Mann has also made a name for herself in radio by reading Lullaby Stories, Written by john Hutchison, for the little kiddies. I see that Jack Hartrick is being sued by a Jean Harlow type of blond for breach of promise. 'Tis a pity. All things point against him. 1 We have just passed through Montrose. Bill pointed out Louise Johnson's chicken farm to me and Charlotte Adams' beauty parlor. Clarence Jackson operates the Come Inn, VVe Carry You Out Tavern now. Business seemed good. Mabel Vail is teaching in the high school here. We are entering Keokuk now. The old town looks just the same. Even the school is the same. I hear Charles Hehmeyer is taking over the coaching of basketball, and Floyd Henson, that star of yesterday, is coach- ing football. Ned' Yoder has taken Mr. Wright's place as principal. I fear I must close. Will write either tonight or tomorrow. Take good care of yourself. Your sweetums, Ezmirelda. if QRJQG :JiaQ.03QaJ' JV? NJVQNQSQD .Vw 3653 N03 Fi i J S .i I I I J Q J Q .i t 2 I S I QQ. .5 Qysdgfbc Ea: .634 August 15, 1949 Wednesday, 11:00 P. M. Ferdinand Dear, It is rainy and dismal out today. Nothing to do at present but stay in my room here at the hotel and read the paper. Did you read that Clay Sharkey blew himself up with his chemistry set? Isn't that too bad? I read that Harry Jones had solved the kidnapping of that wealthy man- about-town Donald Patterson. I registered at the hotel after I left the bus and rested a little. Later I phoned a few friends. Janet Brinker just got another Ford, is still as interested in basketball as ever, and, of course, is as interested in a certain person as ever. Her very close friend, Martha Driver, she said, is half ONE HUNDRED TEN T h CI F '3 o t e ass o 9 Q3 '4 '4 O C QL 'D 1 O In 'D 0 -1 DJ D Q. aclwieve lasting success in S all your undertakings - - Q Q V Q E The Hubinger Co. W x cb o r 1: J:- 5 F 2 an A 55 SINCE 1881 fi KECJKUK'S LARGEST INDUSTRY Q 52 SD AN: g: 1 ' EE K3 Q X AWOL e Q6 W Q X XT gl If da ff Q4 f ?fL53e ,Aw 3: 1 v-fr' 0252- gf ,Q 0 L-www fw ,gap I GnANge5EgS3w ni, AJ ,NR EgLFdj:w:b M, 1 is -Qs ,ve F115 5,516 fl saga gpfgifggga., 7-1 2 5 u 9 .5 1 rs T 1 r , cb ?f 1 5'L0 ll L 4 ll Q ,,?.'f-vE ' , if lg ik: ' THE QYUALITY 9 PORTRAIT HOUSE- y . KEOKUK-IOWVA Photographer for the 3 Comment S 9 T S 18-20 NORTH FOURTH STREET T ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN Class Prophecy fcontinuedl T.-...T the time singing Dale-:'ll Be Coming Round the Mountain When Dale Comes and the rest of the time 'KI Lack the Lacks of You . I went to see Helen Bender after dinner. Helen is just the same Heleng however, she and Bob split up. I expect a reconciliation anytime now. Sara Dannan was there spending her vacation from the No-Name- Nite-Club where she is employed as a bubble dancer in a specialty act. I in- quired about the owner of all these new classy cafes, and he proved to be none other than Robert Riley. Speaking about places to eat, the new owner of the Alley Inn is Steve Wahrer. The conversation gradually found its way to the new hair arrangements. Sara's exclusive coiffure I learned had been styled by Dorothea Jones who runs a joint gossip-beauty parlor. By the way, please go to the Library and reserve a copy of Norris Mundy's Jitterbug dictionary. It is illustrated with cartoons drawn by that well known artist Frederic Schneider, who, to this da-y, is giving all the young things a thrill. Jeanne Hulson has been, giving radical speeches condemning fraternities at M. University. Of course, you under- stand that M is for Max as well as Missouri. Virginia Stafford is still worrying about the pranks of the lVIcNally person. Ruth Bisping stopped in. She has just returned from New York. I guess she would have stayed longer, but she was rather bothered about certain ulawyerl' troubles. She told us of seeing Gerald Bower, who is chief radio engineer, when she went to Radio City. Ruth Seabold, a Metropolitan Opera star, sang an aria that evening. All of us decided to see Marianne Nelson's ballet troupe at the New Iowa Theatre owned by De Vere Peterson. Pearl Kinkeade is the out- standing dancer of the troupe. It was lovely too. As I was walking back to the hotel, I saw Charles Bailey ride by on his bike still delivering groceries. I also saw Robert Guild walking hand-in- hand with Betty as usual. Lloyd Frueh drove by in his same multi-colored Flivver. A few new sayings have been added. I saw Dorothy Wustrow as I passed Harry Grimpels meat market. I gathered that they wanted to enlarge the place but were wondering if they could and still provide for their large family. Bernard Peterson is still driving Bill's Shoe Repair truck. He owns the business now. I went into the ten cent store to get some tooth paste and Bernice Marks waited on me. She spoke of Philip Chamberlain's becoming the Sammy Hale of Yale and about the prosper- ous business Ralph Foulkes was doing in Greenland selling iced Coca-Cola to the Eskimos. Virginia Banghart conducts the tours for points of interest in Chicago. It didn't take her long to learn, did it? V ONE HUNDRED TWELVE All-American Choice for time oulf' The pause that refreshes COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. 1016 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 329 ONE HUNDRED Tlil fClass Prophecy continued? . That evening at the theater I saw a good many people. Willis Dedman came up to speak to me. He is a deep sea diver, but happened to be on vacation. He hasn't found a mermaid yet. I heard Charles Blaisdell telling someone that he was going to start training for the next Olympics. James Campbell was there too. He is going to Carthage College as a freshman again. He entertains the girls yet by Wiggling his eyes. Cleo Baldock is directing the Carthage College Band Cafter years of laborj. Inoticed Wilma Shafer had added the gold band to her diamond. Wilbur Ryan and Geneal Blan have finally tied the knot. We went to a drug store to get a coke. The soda-jerker was Elvin Powell. Did I tell you Margaret McNamara runs an orphans' home, and that I saw Maudeline Evermon with someone in a gray Hudson. I couldn't make him out though. My hand is getting rather tired. Thanks for the 520, dear. It will come in nicely. Tell the Smiths hello. Did you .feed the fishes and put the cat out at night? All my love, Ezmirelda. P. S. Mildred Othmer, who earns the family wages in a night club, wanted to know what you were like. Of course, I exaggerated a little. August 16, 1949 6:30 P. M. My darling Ferdie, It won't be long now 'til I see your dear face. I think about you often, so often in fact that I dreamt about you. She was a blond, Ferdinand, and you know how I detest blondsl I also dreamed that Barbara Mundy was painting some futuristic Works. I was looking at one trying to make it out, and what should I figure it out to be but Alfred Rickert bottling pickles! Somehow I got Dorothy Anderson into the picture and decided she was giving proper exercises for ladies with bulges in improper places. She was assisted by Nina White. The scene skipped to a grave yard, and I was reading the epitahs. I remember for instance, that some were like these: Lucille Heineman committed suicide because she couldn't make her grades, and Robert Scott had died before he would ask a girl for a date, ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN Cie i I Q is Li r I I az r I I Q r 52 S E r ui I Q' Q ai Q'f:DaQ:9 yi 939351 QQWQNQ' kDVi :JFQRQ 3 :J Vikvfgb 3 i i i 2 li i i 5 0 The Pearson-Schmidt? Funeral Home T 32 'I' S 9I7 Blondeau Street Keolculc, Iowa K2 SULLIVAN 8a AUWERDA ff 9 ' -HEADQUARTERS FOR- fi EL High Grade RIGADY-TO-WEAR for WOMEN, MISSES 81 CIIILIJRISN Q' 9 Buy BUICK-PONTIAC for STYLE and DEPENDABILITY Q E KEOKUK BUICK-PONTIAC COMPANY Q 16-20 NORTH NINTH s1'. sALEs AND ssnvica GSQk05'4D.k:93eV:D.Q94:Dae9 Q:J54:DQViaJ3k9ViaJ5.Q5gDa95 3.x9Fi:e:9Viae:934D:e:9G:G Q.?E1?S?i?5?Ez?S?Q15?5:f'D gg Compliments of Q4 , Q '32 QZLARSQNSLHODGEH HSl11'21l'1C6g tb mc. Q, 5 4 7 , Q Good OF LVERX KIND 2 For thc Family at Popular Prizes VERNON MCKAY J ...,, 61535 BLONDEAU PHONE 298 3 515 MAIN ST' The Agency of Ser'Uir'e GJViQ5QQ5Q54De'FQ:J54iQ54QQ'FDefG Q5 K 55 Independent Lumber Company Y Q Building Material Merchants J -AGENTS- Ga Amber Asbestos Shingles, DuPont's Paints and Duco Q Asbestos Root and Siding Shingles gb PHONE 491 1325 MAIN S'rRlf:IcT Q, ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN S Q Q Q Q S Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q S bs? 'QAFEA .654 F 'bs Le? SEARS? QA Effzf Q Q I. Q5 I. Q Q .9 tl. Q5 Q Q5 6. Q Q Q .55 Q IQ. Q Class Prophecy fcontinuedl libi- Ernest Sherrill was killed in action as he went around the corner on one wheel. And then I woke up. I think it was something I ate. I listened to WCAZ for awhile before I went to lunch. fThis was after I wrote you the letter.j Vivian Kirchner was the announcer, and she read a request Pettin' In the Park for Lawrence Scott who once used the park but who finds the Muncipal Playground much more se- cluded. They played one of Iona Riley's swing songs. It was delightful. I went to lunch with Dolly Ann Banghart. Dolly's Date Bureau has proved to be quite successful. We chatted about different things and I learned that Kenneth C Tarzan j Miller has married. And he's the boss! james Irwin is a Midget in a sideshow. Mary Violet Ross walked in and sat down with us. She's still the darling of all the boys' hearts. She added' her two cents and told me Bob Thrap is taking up the strange occupation of gyroscope wrestling. I still remember that assembly. Emerson Rose is giving all the girls heart-throbs. Francis Stanton finally got a new V-8. Here's an odd piece of news. John Vermazen has dyed his hair black! Tom Strome is a professor in a kindergarten in Alexandria. His pupils are larger than he. Dorothy Swope is operating a school to reduce the overweight. I hear she has wrestling techniques she learned from Ruth and Pudge. It's rather strange that two of my acquaintances should become movie stars. But Milton Ross stars in comedy, and Ray Sorenson captures the hatred of all when he plays the Basil Rathbone villain roles. That afternoon I substituted for Majorie Lammering at the girls' bridge club. Marjorie was spending the afternoon at a certain home in Donnellson. The game proved to be interesting, but I held terrible hands all afternoon. However, what I heard made up for it. We got to talk- ing about -Ianet Sexsmith who is now an air hostess at Curtis Wright Field in California. Bill Grice is frequently the co-pilot of an airship. I didn't know Lavone Huston knew how to fly. Maybe she doesn't for she had another crack-up last week. Daring Dorothy Gilpin is a stunt-girl in Hollywood. George Berryhill is an exhibitionist diver. They say hels really marvelous. Arvilla Collins is writing fiction stores for one of the magazines. I heard the man Doris Kerns married is simply Carl-ing. Evidently Edith Lutz gets around more than ever. I wonder why she doesn't make up her mind? That evening We went skating. Phyllis Merideth is co-owner of the ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN we? 63963. 34:D:q0'fi. 6 QJFQNJ .5 'Q 3 K. f ff' i . S S Q Q 2 2 5 To build your health and to benefit 3 gr-2 fi 5 your community use 3 Q SF 2 PURITY CATS i .5 32 gs: Q 5 ii S PURITY CATS COMPANY Q K. E .b 32 QVQDRDVB KECKUK NATIONAL BANK K. T QD it Q2 OFFICERS Q' 2 J. A. DUNLAP, President E. R. COCHRANE, Vice President XL Cashier 5 C. R. JOY, Vice President L. A. WHETSTONE, Assistant Cashier KJ C. A. VOLLERS, Assistant Cashier 5 52 K, DIRECTORS Q: 2 J. A. DUNLAP A. J. AYRES, T. H. JOYCE, H. U. BAKER, E, R. COCHRANE .55 EE aj Safety Deposit Boxes For Rent g E lntererest Paid on Savings G? A 4. 2 5 . 1. 2 A it A Q A 4. A Q A Q 2 A Q A .D Q A Q 9 Q A Q Q5 A .D 033. 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D-:sg OOOD-I -if-+2 nag' ua if M003 QG'E'1C.'. v-vs as-an 33 Tn O ro ITB -Zfo Q -: amid fs'-:NO Egg-Q? H71 13.103 025. 2265 5382? 3 NE. - ?f'gv- 2925, WZH3 Sign' UQ,TS:- S,-3IJ O :Q-...OE 35:9 Hess 0214 C-1'. Q, SSP 'IJ'-'cdr-v Cbr-rSD,'IT' BCSQQ 64624 Class Prophecy fcontinuedl .-...M Tye? FQ x19 one has been engaged ten years and still couldn't get Ozzie to name the day. Kay Landgraf won the divorce fromaher Dubuque husband and is out after the scalp of another. Jack Humble is working in Quincy at Dick's Brewery. What a job! I see that Mary Hubbard is advertising her Mother Hubbard's Day Nursery in the paper. The girls said her best customer was Elizabeth Stice who loved to go out instead of keeping house and watching her children. Did you see that President William Vance was going to sign the issue for greater production of chewing gum? lf ever there were anyone who likes to mootch gum better than Bill, I'd like to see him or her. Grace Dowell and Vivian Dunn are both teachers. Grace is a gym teacher in a small suburb of Keokuk Cnot Et. Madisonj, and Vivian has taken Miss Nancolas' place as typing teacher. Miss Nancolas resigned after her first million. Edith Nelson was recently voted the ideal private secretary by the business men of a large city. Kathryn Monical took over Jean Vath's position about a year ago. Edna Peterson has filled several hope chests, but, as yet, the perfect one is not to be found. Too fickle, says Edna. Louise Seabold won another cup. Just another Babe Didrikson. Dorothy Franklin is producing a snappy floor show to be presented at the Grand. Paul Cooper is winning fame as a second Robert Wadlow. QysF9Q:s?f SQRQD' E.?NS?S.6:N56:A 5x9 Darling, can't we go see the Yankees play sometime soon? You know Jack Bawden is the outstanding player. Dorothy Gilpin is getting diamonds now fin place of Wrist watchesj. 'QAGN G 5 6. Q Q 5 Q K, .5 Q .5 K, .D lf, Q Q Q Q .5 K. .J Q K, Q Suzie McZulch just came in. What a gossip. Aren't you glad you have a wife who doesn't snoop around and tell everything she hears? Must pack now. Will be in Mudville, sweet Mudville, tomorrow at ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN Qz?'fQy.62fQ::G 'E Q' Q K L2 O , QD Bowhngi HO ME M ADE Q - LQ 3 Candles and 3 .B Ice Cream 3 E 706 NLMN STRIQET Q, OQMQMQHQQQMSQMHQAQQRQQAJO gvrokafemwfeakafeokaf-GORQKDNQSQAQSQMQE 3 IRWIN-PHILLIPS 3 3 COMPANY 3 3 if. Q 653516554 J E5 Inwile You to E Z3 OHZn?ltg'jzj'L'gJe7. gwegwslwwlfwmfwwegfewowwg Qwwffegefeffeegwbgfxeyfweafwuo 5 S 3 McFarland Q S Paper CO. 3? IVHOLESALE E Paper Dealers E PHONE 25 21-23 S. and sr. Ovwkafeukafukofakymkfomkawwmkaw Qwbgwwwwwwmwwuwwwae 55 LUMBER YARD Q 3 :.1:2.f:'U- S 2 Des Moines 1 H Q Street 5 A Q A QW' Awaaw 9 an STORIE Q 406 Main Efaxos-eokafeukaigokofemkawwfoigvlggiag 3Harry M. Carey Q 3 3 Jeweler E RIALPAIRINO A SPECIALTY an 411 Main Street Keokuk, Iowa S JD T 33 53 M. H H Qi M 53 ...SQ Qu 3 F. W. Swan S Lumber CO. E PAINTS AND l'AlN'I'FR E SUPPLIIQS Q PHONE 557 1015 JOHNSON sr. . U S GOOD CLOTHES G S 5 E S10 MAIN ST. KEOKUK, IOWA Z9 3 Q5 STYLES OF 3 TOMORROW Q TODAY 3INSURANCE Q ALL LINES E3 4 S A. O. FERGUSON ig AGENT gg 611 BLONDEAU S7 PHONE 257 K' G3QfiQ54Q:J74iQ5Q::955i:f5F:DzQJ5'Q.x9G ONE UNDRE N K3 Class Prophecy fcontinuecll 5 -4- 'Q K 3:30. If the new Planemobile Won't start, hitch old Sea Biscuit to the 5 shay. Can hardly Wait to see you. K, Your own, 55 Ezmirelda. P. S. Have just heard Harold Wilson completed his trip to Mars in his Super-Super plane. ' E P. S. Have oodles of gossip to tell you, but one canlt say much in letters K so short as the ones I Write. S5 By: Q lVIartha Dri er cb V Sf flssisled by K, Marilouise Sizemore 5 Gil Sf' sb Que i, ii Y 2 l ff Ll .5 if Y 3 r C934:6:JYQ:Q034DaJV3TJPQQQDGae95Qe34Dk9Vi::95QsJVi:J54D:Q054izw:99QaJ54OkD7Qk0V:DkD3'4b:G ONE HUNDRED TWENTY C3z?'Q7:?'bsG'NEa:?fQ7:?fQ:s6:NGc6:NQ:t63fbvG7J 5 COMPLIMENTTS OF ' BABY CHICKS 2 Keokuk M0t01'BuSC0' 2 Miller Hatcheries 5 We specialize in charter trips for Q 2nd and Main K, all groups 9 an . ' Tel. 929 nb Office Shop 5 KJ 11135 N. 5111 sf. 15 N. 12th Se. 49 K3 --6- IQ Phone 278 Phone 2045 -1 . , d J Robert H. Walker, President 2 Poultry Supphes--flee S S E. Ray Powers, Supt. Custom Hatchlng T 22 Q2 it S69 222, SCJ it S695 it S691 22 3222 fe 'le '25 Tl, 22 J 22 22 22 22 22 .22 QAGNQAF e'Qas:95Q KEOKUK, IOWA June 1st, 1939 The Class of 1939 Keokuk Senior High School Keokuk, Iowa Dear Graduates: We extend Congratulations on your Graduation, and Wish you Success! Now that you have completed this course, the foundation has been laid upon which to build your future life. We are glad to have had a part in a very im- portant phase of your education during your foundation years through the School 9? Savings system, sponsored by this bank. It is our sincere wish that systematic savings fb will be your habit all through the future years, for SUCCESS IS CErRTAIN TO 3 THOSE WHO SAVE! K' Sincerely, J THE STATE CENTRAL SAVINGS BANK, Keokuk, Iowa 3 1 N ig J -li G 9 5 5 a- 1:1 fb UN 'EE-FD Eg. E,Q L' v vi 'U 5' '-E Q S. cn 0 61 N hd s.4 'I ' 2? one M 50' 8 gzw fn 2 1-11 S' tw 'U' 2 sa 3 Z Z .F y-451 :S N r-4 3 QB fl: QQ, 2 2 2 2 J G, 5 Q .D ta 31572 2 2 .5 2 CL 2 2 .5 2 ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE FDQJ T2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2. 2 2 'e 2 i 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 LD 2 . 2 Q c, S 3954? 'KDk:9'Fbe59Q. QQRQVYQJISAD In looklng through the office records we find that August IS the most popular month for blrthdays The other months IH order of thelr blrthday popularlty are A December 'I September - February anuary - une Q, November J J J JUIY Q, April if March J October 9 J May . Q' ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO BULBSE is SEED? ' EFLAFT5 il Q BIRD SUPREIES--FERTEIEZEES S Lb Plant ll Garden K, ...- '12 2 GATE CITY SEED eo. 6 Q Q5 sr-:EDSMEN su MAIN sr. Ksoxuk, 1owA Q GVi:JV:De55ik95 :De3Qei95QeVie9 Q?SFQ7c?fQ:,-s?fbs?Q:s62fQ,tC7Nbt?Q:1G The Artistic GAYQAFNG: 2 Dry Cleaning, Pressing 22 and Dyeing 5 H A T B L 0 C K I N G K, 19 North Fourth street Phone zoaz . cl Sf CD5Q:e:9VizJ'Q:Q93ADx:9V:De94i:Q93Qe5QzJ9 SCOTT SL UREILLY, Druggists Q 600 MAIN STREET KEOKUK, IOWA 55 COMPLIMENTS of E. LE PRI TI GCC. S ILY G TE CITY A Keokuk Paper for Keokuk People The Gate City is keenly alive to the value of the public schools and wants them to be kept to the highest standard of excellency. ' BY CARRIER 15c PER WEEK gs 90590 is K' Q. Sf' i, Q' 3, gi is Q Q, S ff. E me 2 i Q. S S Dress Well and Succeed! Q, T .G:'fQy.?f Quality Clothing Moderately' -Priced S 'M' E Ewers-McCarthy Co. ' cl E Keokukfs Best Clothing Store Q, G34iQ'AD::53sJ74ik:D54:DQ5Q7gDQ6e9 Wilkinson SL Co. S Established 1856 K7 DRUGS : KODAKS ij Ksoxulcs Mos'r K, ATTRACTIVE SODA FOUNTAIN J Q S 422 Main Street GJ54D.w:954ize954i:J'45aJ5Qzg05QND5Q.k:9 ':0::9GJ ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE 32,1639Es?Q:s6AfEra?5,6635Qz?Qv.?5LzGNQzC?fbsFEvs65Nb-s?Q7t?GsfG7i?bw?fQ:1?Q:1G I-lave You Heard? ? ? bs? Z5 U' rn Z Z Z E33 Z Z Z 7 55' T' 21 5' 5' T' U1 ill CD E? 4 5 gi 5 2 SI 5 U .. E. N s ' -'3 rn qq 'D I3 .. - :E I-s ,Q Z ' ES E.: 8 av Q O E i-iw 2 57' rn Vi I... 95 Ci r-f DA x.1N D' w K4 I-1 K4 fx - 3 S ,? 1 is az 2' '-.4 C-. R 14 I-U gg Z3 5 : .Q : K4 ' ' - - E 3' Q uw rf: o 2 ' 2: 5 -2 2 E. H 'D N 5- ua Ph -D C1- rn H C E Q -1 FD P1 fp 'U 4 'f-4 C3 P 3 1 V3 g ' 2 H 2 1: FU 1? rf- '-' -s g 3 1 FS. 3 Q 'ci Q. I V 35 Q ns F: I V2 rn 3 I I I SD :gf- E I I I 'ff DH I ' I 5 2 , I 'C I FU D I ' --,J I I I 'S- I O I m W no I LTI I 13 I rm W vs '.. ua '4 FY I-s I N- UQ 5 il iq. lyi. NQSAW 5' 5' T' U3 U5 U1 Q If 5 D 3 : 2 5 N er S 3 Us U9 sg an U, Q if N : : kg, :Q ' 'cs E? 5 Q D.. E 5 2 s: I-r EW P 2 - rf rr 1? g 0 Q.- D' CD UQ 5' 2 C 55' I 5 cn I I rv I ' I -5 I -I I O I 'U I fb I 1 I 'C I '13 I Q I I I I I Fi R5 Vi ,QQ Mr. Livingston say, Hlt embarrasses me greatly to ask an international figure like you how to pronounce h-o-s-t-e-l-r-y. Miss Ballance say, Gif-r-r-ls oo,,..,.o,o Miss Crai sa , Bi oaks from little acorns rowg bi aches from I g Y g g g little toe-corns grow. J Mr. Nickle say, WIhen I was in the University of Chicagoh-- I9 Mr.. Megchelsen say, Use your head! Miss Maxwell say, When I was out West,a,,- Miss Marsh say, Pro-ject ' Miss Brown say, Could be. af:95:D Mr. Hebert say, That little dot above the note means staccato I Miss Slack say, I wish we had some cupboards in the art room. ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR Swcygoxoafweaoxufgoagfsoagfawoxoafcas Q The FAIRWAY ' LADIES 3 Coats, Suits, Dresses, Ia E Millinery and Ku Accessories 29 Q 417 MAIN sT. S The frieudfy store of lower prizes 9 GI I 3 S Q I Q I Q Qi Q I Q I QQ 2 G?EzfNQz?Q7Q?Gs6A'En6:NBc?'Q7s?QytO QS Bergman Drug CO. K, I gg me jzefxcsllf .Hora 2 .ifuzrzltc Prescription SL'7 'UIt'6 S 55 FREE DELIVERY S PHONE 991 'III 20 r' U PJ. I2 3 JUMBO Q 5 MALTED MILK Q MILK SHAKE I 2 AT OUR RETAIL STORES Q 5 MILK ICE CREAM 5 I Q It pays to buy your , Q SHOES at S 5 Q Baur-Mullarky's Q 612 MAIN Q5 We fit by X-Ray S Q THE SCIENTIFIC WAY Q QM Q I Q Q .5 Q J Q J Q Q5 K, O55 G Q5 3 Bartholomew E Q, Brothers 32 2 301 MAIN PHONE 309 Q F Ord-Mercury Q ij Lincoln Zephyr g S Keokuk, Iowa K, O 9 , T SKEASLING sg EOPPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL? Q I Prescrzlbfion Drzzggim 5 E FOOD MARKET I , sf Q Iowa F1ber BOX Company gb MllH1lfdC'IlIfUT5 of S Q . . . 2 Hawkeye Sh1pp1ng Contalners 5 KEOKUK, IOVVA E ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE A- W'hy is that man over there snapping his fingers P B- He's a deaf mute with the hiccupsf' 2 W-Om, Q A Scotchman was leaving on a business trip, and he called back as he was leaving, Goodbye, all, and dinna forget to take little Donald's glasses oil when he isn't looking at anything. 1.lO-1 all 1h the daytime We sit Like this S 2 But at night WeSitLike this. D ...-lil O l A dansa ' A Data K Perchanca Q, 5 Out lata Q A classa A quizza gf No passa Gee Whizza! 6':'4Q7c -11O- 1- 6:'iQ:fs- Teacher- If you had good brains, Tommy, what would you invent? Tommy- Something that would do my lesson if I just pressed a button. Teacher- You lazy boy! Now you, Billy are not so lazy. What 'Q would you invent? y Billy- Something to press the button, Miss. 9QN934D k0V5x03'Qk954ik0VQk0ViaJ543k95Qk9Vi:f99Qe54U9 O . Z o F1 E U R! F1 U I-I 2 FI Z 1 'F 2 N T QD K T T CQ T 'E T 'D if 52 T T if 5 K Q3 WD QP QD E T Q' 53 E CE K W2 Q' 'E Q' 3.659 if ? lAHN AND OLLIER AGAIN Q 2 , . AT S5 5 wi iii, ii I -41 ,v Q Q V Vwifiiw , 5 Q7 QS?f9?fQj? 5 Sf' Q , T 3 ' ' 1 I Sf 'V 62 Repeated accepiance by discriminaiing Year Sb Book Boards has inspired and susiained the K Q, Jahn 8. Ollier slogan that gathers increas- jj ing significance with each succeeding year. Q g , Q2 E LD cb Qi Q1 Q :-9 Q J Q 9 Q 9 J Q J Q 9 J Q J Q Q J Q JJ Q Q5 Q 9 Q QP S ONIC IIUNDIQICID 'l'Wl'IN'I'Y-SEVEN CNCE AGAIN Keol-:uk Senior High School is represent- ed by an outstanding year book. The 1939 Comment reflects great credit -both upon the school and the very ca- pable staff who put forth their very best efforts toward making each page contri- bute to a colorful, yet accurate and com- plete, story of the past school year. We hope we may be pardoned for also taking a large measure of pride in the achievements of this publication, for We feel that the prestige, the influence, the leadership of The Comment, and the es- teem in which it is held year after year, comprise a distinct boost for our printing. Once again it has given us considerable pleasure to publish another excellent Comment. Fellows Publishing C Formerly .Sc0ll-Edwards Printing Co. 111 Il. Fifth Sl. : : Keokuk, Iowa ONIL HUNDRED TWENTY-LIGH I' KGTL .MRLINPJKII Hifi! 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