La Moille High School - Highlights Yearbook (La Moille, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1947 volume:

ANNUAL STAFF Co-Editors-------------------------Norma Hall, Wesley Hoffman Advertising Manager-------------------------------Barbara Aitken Assistant---------------------------------------------Theresa Smith Subscription Manager__________________________________Marilyn Ross Business Manager______________________________________Joyce Gibbs Senior Activities and Records---------------Marie Corl, Joan Bauer Sports Editors_____Charles Losey, Roger Thompson, Leroy Padgett Dramatics Editor----------------------------------Morris Anderson Class History, Will and Prophecy ------------Kathryn Stuckert, Louis Lovgren, Roger Thompson, Eunice Hassler, Clare Ecklund F. F. A. Editor. F. H. A. Editor Class Histories Music Editor _ Typist__________ ___Calvin Faber Shirley May ____Janice Lord .Eunice Hassler Norma Koehler The roll of out class contains many names, many different nationalities — German traits, English names, Swedish faces and some indistinguishable mixtures. Our class has co-operated well in our four years and has set an example for the nations. When in the future more pessimistic years we are inclined to think war an inevitable evil, or certain groups of people unfit for our society, let us harken back to the four years we spent here. Let us remember how twenty-nine people, each with a slightly different pedigree, co-operated to build four years of group activity; and how the only civil wars that ever threatened were settled peacefully when all our opposing factions yielded to authority. Editorial by Norma Hall HAROLD E. CLAY Principal, High School B.S., University of Illinois M.S., University of Illinois General Science, Physical Education and Athletics Junior Class Sponsor GRACE ELLIOTT B.A., Knox College M.A., University of Illinois Summer School, De Paul University Latin, English, Biology Senior Class Sponsor MORRIS W. KESSINGER Blackburn College B.S., in Agriculture, University of Illinois F. F. A. Sponsor Sophomore Class Sponsor MARGARET LONG NESTI B.A., Oxford College for Women and Miami University Extension of Courses at the University of Iowa Mathematics Page 4 LAURA JANE NOVOTNY B.A., University of Iowa English, Social Studies Freshman Class Sponsor MARY JANE PRENDERGAST B.S., University of Illinois Home Economics Physical Education GWENDOLYN REESE Coe College — 3 years B.S., in Music, Illinois State Normal University Director, Music Department Band, Girls' Chorus Grade School Music BESSIE STEM Penn College — B.A. Degree Gregg College, Chicago Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, General Business Page 5 DEDICATION To the preservation of the peace now won and to the generations to come that they may follow our example, we dedicate this Annual of 1947. nlorj Candidates For Senior Honors As our Annual goes to press, it is too early to determine the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the class. These seniors have the highest averages for all four years of their high school career and are competing for the two highest honors to be awarded at commencement: Barbara Aitken, Joyce Gibbs, Wesley Hoffman and Norma Hall. BARBARA AITKEN Vice President (2) Junior Class Play (3) Glee Club (2-3-4) Librarian (3-4) Advertising Manager of Annual (4) Cheer Leader (2) Assistant Editor (2-4) Assignment Editor (3) Reporter (1-4) MORRIS ANDERSON Dramatics Editor (4) Junior Class Play (3) Senior Class Ploy — Assistant Stage Manager (4) FFA (1-4) Basketball (3-4) JOAN BAUER Secretary-Treasurer (3) Junior Class Play (3) Band (1-2-3) Glee Club (2-3) Senior Activities, Annual (4) Librarian (4) Page 9 BETTY ANN CASS GAA (Ohio) (1) Glee Club (Ohio) (1-2) FHA (Ohio) (2) Glee Club (3-4) FHA (4) LORETTA CASSIDY Senior Class Play (4) FHA Play (4) . FHA Club (1-3-4) Glee Club (3) OLIVE MARIE CORL Glee Club (3-4) Bond (1-2-3-4) Senior Activities, Annual (4) Librarian (3-4) Play ProDerty Manager (3) CALVIN FABER FFA (1-2-3-4) Play Stage Manager (3) Senior Ploy (4; FFA News Editor, Annual (4) Page 10 REBECCA JOYCE GIBBS Vice President (3) Glee Club President (4) Glee Club (2-3-4) Band (1-2-3-4) Band Librarian (2-3) Quartet (2)' Junior Class Play (3) Cheer Leader (3) Librarian (4) Business Manager, Annual (4) CURTJS HASSLER FFA (1-2-3) FFA Treasurer (2-3) Assistant Stage Manager (4) NORMA HALL Secretary-Treasurer (1) Junior Class Play (3) Senior Class Play (4) Glee Club (2-3-4) Editor of School Paper (2) Assistant Editor (1) Reporter (1-2) Co-Editor of Annual (4) Librarian (1-2-3-4) DAR (4) STANTON GIBBS Play Stage Manager (3-4) Page 11 NORMA KOEHLER R. WESLEY HOFFMAN Class President (2) Vice President (4) PEA (1-2-3-4) Secretary of FFA (2) President of FFA (3) Lions Club (3-4) Junior Class Play (3) Senior Class Play (4) Basketball (2-3-4) Track (3-4) Co-Editor, Annual (4) Editor of School Paper (4) JANICE LORD Glee Club (Chorry) (1-2) Girls Club (Cherry) (1-2) Cherryette (Cherry) (2) Dramatics (Cherry) (1) C Scholarship Club (Cherry) (1) Glee Club (3-4) FHA (3-4) FHA Vice President (3-4) Junior Class Play (3) Senior Class Play (4) Class Histories, Annual (4) Page 12 DOLORES NAUMAN Secretory-Treasurer (1-2) Senior Class Play (4) Make up. Junior Play (3) Glee Club (4) FHA (1 2-3-4) CHARLES LOSEY Class President (Cherry) (2-3); Basketball (Cherry) (1-2-3); Baseball (Cherry) (2-3); Football (4); Basketball (4); FFA (4); Track (3); Sports Editor, Annual (4) SHIRLEY MAY GAA (Malden) (1) School Play (Malden) (1) FHA (Malden) (1) Glee Club (2-4) Senior Play (4) FHA News Editor, Annual (4) LOUIS LOVGREN Class President (1); FFA (1 -2-3-4); Vice President, FFA (2-3); Lions Club (3-4); Football (2-3-4); Basketball (2); Track Manager (3); Junior Class Play (3); Senior Class Play (3-4); Feature Committee, Annual (4) Page 13 anita McLaughlin Glee Club (2-3) FHA (2) Senior Ploy (4) MARILYN ELAINE ROSS Secretory-Treasurer, Glee Club (4) Quartet (2) Junior Class Play (3) Senior Class Play (4) Subscription Manager, Annual (4) Glee Club (2-3-4) Class Secretary-Treasurer (4) FHA (2) THERESA SMITH Class Secretary-Treasurer (2) FHA (2-4) FHA Secretary (2) Glee Club (2) Assistant Advertising Manager, Annual (4) Page 14 KATHRYN STUCKERT Glee Club (Cherry) (1-2) Girls Club (Cherry) (1-2) Dramatics (Cherry) (1) Glee Club (3) Senior Class Play (4) FHA (3-4) Feature Committee, Annual (4) MERVIN NAUMAN Vice President (1) FFA (1-2-3-4) Football (3-4) Track (2) ROGER THOMPSON Closs President (3-4) FFA (1 -2-3-4) President of FFA (4) Lions Club (2-3-4) Basketball (1-2-4) Football (1-2-3-4) frock (2-3-4) Junior Class Play (3) Senior Class Play (4) Feature Committee, Annual (4) CLARE ECKLUND Junior Class Play (3) Senior Class Ploy (4) Band (1-2-3-4) Basketball (1-2-3-4) Feature Committee, Annual (4) FFA (1) Page 15 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY OF 47'' Here we are, twenty-nine anxious, young people ready to brave the storms of life! Why, it seems only yesterday that we entered high school for the first time, twenty-five timid, obscure freshmen. We were entertained royally by the sophomores on freshmen initiation day; and that night the seniors, highest of the feared and hated, led us through the graveyard and then held a party for us where we were humiliated to their hearts' content. That year, forty-three, we chose at our election: president, Louis Lovgren; vice-president, Mervin Nauman; secretary-treasurer, Norma Hall; sponsor, Mr. Satorius. During the year we entertained the other classes at an all school party. As sophomores we added to our number Barbara Storment and Shirley May. That year we smeared the poor, frightened freshmen and subjected them to all sorts of degrading rules on initiation day. We felt no mercy toward them and resolved to go our predecessors one better. Our officers were: president, Wesley Hoffman; vice-president, Barbara Aitken; secretary-treasurer, Theresa Smith. We chose Mr. Kessinger as our sponsor. During the year we had the misfortune to lose Darlene Forman to Amboy, but Bob Johnson transferred from Ohio to keep our number at twenty-seven. Finally, we were juniors, upper classmen! Four new faces joined the throng. These new members were: Janice Lord. Betty Ann Cass, Kathryn Stuckert, Richard Allen and Charles losey. However, Reta Steele and Mervin Nauman left us during the year. Roger Thompson was elected as president, Joyce Gibbs as vice-president, and Mervin Nauman as secretary-treasurer. Miss Tharp served as sponsor; and when Mervin left us, Joan Bauer was elected to fill the vacated office. In the autumn of our junior year we chose our class rings; and in April we presented Young and Lively, our junior class play. May brought on the Junior-Senior prom and banquet, with all its complications. We used a Mexican theme and worked many nights building our multi-colored, tiered, false ceiling. Then came the fall of 1946, and twenty-nine sophisticated and worldly seniors took their places in the halls of L. C. H. S. As the leaders we took a bold and domineering stand on every question. We supervised the initiation party and terrorized the freshmen to our greedy satisfaction. As our officers we elected: president, Roger Thompson; vice-president, Wesley Hoffman; secretary-treasurer, Marilyn Ross, and sponsor, Miss Elliott. In November we presented our senior class play, Dude Ranch. Now, after four years of long and tedious study, (do you hear me?) we are ready to graduate. Now we leave this history to join in building a bigger one, the history of the world. Page 16 CLASS WILL We. the Seniors of the L. C. H. S. class of 47,n being of sound feet, blank minds and faces to match, deaf and dumb, do hereby make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. 1st. Stanton Gibbs wills to Wayne Feldges his ability to keep quiet and out of trouble. 2nd. Barbara Aitken and Joan Bauer leave to Isabell Buswink their skill in holding their man. 3rd. Theresa Smith bequeaths her pleasing personality to Roland Gibson in the hope that he will keep it that way. 4th. To Carol Faber, Betty Ann Cass leaves some of her tininess and timidness. 5th. After much consideration, Eunice Hassler wills to Marvin Cromwell some of her pretty red hair. 6th. Louis Lovgren leaves to Dick Weller his ability to wave his hair. 7th. Anita McLaughlin wills to Luella Fouth the ability to write shorthand and her silly giggle, which must be preserved. 8th. Leroy Padgett, better known as Kilroy, bequeaths his place as captain of the basketball team and his record as high point man to Lloyd Lawrence. 9th. Richard Allen desires to give Phyllis Anderson his congeniality and his ability as a typist. 10th. Bob Johnson leaves to Peggy Taggart his ability to finish school in seven semesters, so step on it, Peggy. 11th. Roger Thompson wills some of his height to Bill Bentley. 12th. Marilyn Ross wills Lois Leffelman her ability to get A's. 13th. Clare Ecklund and Kathryn Stuckert leave to Beryl Becker, who already has his share, their liveliness and mischievous nature . 14th. Norma Hall and Joyce Gibbs will to Darlene Padgett their desire for a peaceful home life after graduation. 15th. Jan Lord gives to Bob Minnick her musical ability and some of her skating tactics. 16th. Morris Anderson, quite undecided as to what he would leave, finally decided that he would leave to Leon Keutzer his ability to charm the opposite sex. 17th. Shirley May wants Lois Kopp to have her singing ability. 18th.Curtis Hassler and Mervin Nauman bequeath to Wilbur Duffield their excuses for not doing the work assigned three days previously. 19th. Norma Koehler and Loretta Cassidy give Donna Einsele their ability to get along with everybody and make new friends so easily. 20th. To Janice Walker, Marie Corl and Dolores Nauman leave their studious nature and artistic ability respectively. 21st. Calvin Faber and Charles Losey will their good looks and personalities to Lyle Johnson. 22nd. Wesley Hoffman especially wants Donald Swan-lund to have his chance at a year of hard work as well as his place on the basketball team. The Senior class, as a whole, leaves to the juniors of 41 the honor of becoming very reliable and as sophisticated as those who preceded them. Page 17 CLASS PROPHECY It is a lovely spring day in 1957, and here we, the class of 47, have grown into successful young men and women. La Moille has grown into a large city. As one looks up at the towering buildings and the smoking towers of factories, we think of our classmates. Let us take a look into the homes and occupations of our high school classmates of 47. Ah! Yes, Kilroy is still here. The famous coach, Leroy Padgett, is now known as 'Kilroy the Coach of LaMoille High. Since Leroy believes that the country air is what makes him so masterful, he often visits Louis Lovgren, owner of a model farm which is well-equipped with Ford machinery; and oh, yes, we can't forget the flower garden, can we Louie? You know, for fragrance end beauty. Shirley May, who is still looking for a husband, is the office girl at L. C. H. S. She finds she gets wonderful results by consulting experienced Joyce Gibbs, who is now married to Bill Bentley. The twins keep Joyce very busy, but in her spare time she teaches voice. Marie Corl is now the owner of the largest restaurant in LaMoille, which she designed and which the well-known carpenter, Stanton Gibbs, built. Stanton has built most of the famous buildings in LaMoille such as the LaMoille Hospital, where Dr. Curtis Hassler has many patients. His supervising nurse, Marilyn Ross, cheers up the patients by singing to them. The queen of the class of 47, as we all know, was Kathryn Stuckert, who is now a very popular star of stage, screen, and radio Babe makes pictures in the Stretch Movie Studio owned by Clare Ecklund in LaMoille. Wesley Hoffman now owns the LaMoille Radio Studio where Robert Johnson became famous. Bob broadcasts his own daily program which may be recognized by his theme song, Caledonia. Norma Koehler also became famous in the Hoffman Studio for her singing of popular songs. Her friend, Theresa Smith, is now happily married to the owner of the Nauman farm. Her next door neighbor is Anita McLaughlin, who is living on the Smith farm. Anita can often be seen speeding down the highway in a bright red jeep. Oh, and looking at the billboard tha advertises Hobc cigars reminds me that Marvin Nauman is the heod of fhot Hobo Manufacturing Co. He has a very prosperous business and lives in a beautiful home with his wife and six lovely children. I often see him in town with his 57 Cadillac. Barbara Aitkin, now Mrs. Duffield, frequently drives into the city to see her friends, Joan Bauer, now the up-to-date English teacher, and Normal Hall, who is the Dean of Women at the LaMoille College. Betty Ann Cass is a private secretary for the owner of the Plasschaert Oil Co. in Tiskilwa. It is still hard for her to get a word in the conversation when she meets with her friends, Loretta Cassidy, who is now a farmer's wife and is kept very busy with her nine children and thirteen-room house, and Eunice Hassler, who is also busy helping her farmer husband, Charles Losey. Charles still rides around in his air-conditioned Chevrolet, which he now has equipped with a muffler, doors, and all the trimmings. Even paint! Richard Allen has carried out his ambition by becoming a deacon of the largest church in LaMoille. He also ha. become successful in raising cucumbers. Our senior class president, Roger Thompson, is now the president of the LaMoille National Bank; and his good friend, Calvin Faber, is the Chief of Police. President Thompson and Chief Faber often go skating at Ralph's Roller Rink, as they are still wolves on the loose. Jan Lord enjoys playing the organ there; and, of course, Jan and Ralph are professional skaters. No city is complete without a mayor. Naturally that could be none other than Morris Anderson, the richest man in town. Now as the day is ending, let us keep looking back at the good times we had with our classmates in L. C. H. S.; and let us strive to keep on making our lives better and happier in the future. Page 18 SENIORS OF 46 Marilyn Alden — married to Don Huffaker. Lorraine Alshouse — works at Trouser Factory. Mary Lou Anderson — works at Edith's Lunchbox. Cecelia Burkhart — works at Westclox. Betty Cassidy — works at Conco Engineering Works. Doris Chelin — goes to L. P. O. Junior College. Lowell Christiansen — works in Aurora. Mary Duffield — at home. Marjorie Ecklund — works at Post Office in LaMoille. Adella Fouth — at home. Gene Gealow — works in La Salle. Charlene Gibson — goes to Brown's Business College. Mary Ann Moeller — works in Mendota Hospital. Asa Piper — works at home. Kenneth Pierson — works in Princeton at Pioneer. Robert Timm — works with his father as a caroenter. Marvin Rieker — works at home. Elizabeth Wade — works at Princeton Hospital. Alan Walker — goes to L. P. O. Junior College. George Monroe — works at Wayside Press. ODE TO THE CLASS OF 47 Marie Corl is a slick little chic; She knows how to do her arithmatic. Because now he can have his own little Ford. Louis Lovgren is no more bored; Kathryn Stuckert is a card; She makes everyone laugh very hard. Anita McLaughlin is known as Smiles ; Everyone knows her for miles and miles. Stanton Gibbs is a very quiet man. But he is also a baseball fan. Loretta Cassidy with those Irish eyes, Often takes you by surprise. Curtis Hassler is very fall; He is always on the ball. Janice Lord is as delicate as a flower. But watch out kids; she's got power. Robert Johnson, known as the boogie woogie fingers, Can play a tune that lingers and lingers. Betty Ann Coss is very shy. But she can catch anyone's eye. Charles Losey is very ambitious; He doesn't care if his work is vicious. Mcrilyn Ross is a sweet little thing; Her one ambition is to sing. Leroy Padgett, the basketball star. Can make the score go up very far. Joyce Gibbs gets a tnrill Every time she looks at Bill. Mervin Nauman. with his silly grin, Is full of vigor and full of vim. Theresa Smith is a peach. When she wants a date, she knows where to reach. Clare Ecklund, the little Swede, Is happy to help a friend in need. Joan's last name starts with a B, But sooner or later it will start with an E. Richard Allen, who gets straight A's, Know that studying really pays. Shirley May is a big tease, Everyone likes to give her a squeeze. Norma Hall, who is very bright. Can answer a question and is always right. Roger Thompson is no longer bashful. When the girls flock around him, he's got his hands full Barbara Aitken has really got the stuff, To get the man whose name is Duff. Calvin Faber is a merry fellow; He's full of fun and very mellow Wesley Hoffman, the curly-h a«K;d oy. Always does his homework with great joy. Dolores Nauman, with her smile s sweet. Is very attractive and hard to beat. Morris Anderson, who is oh, so polite, Is the kind the girls keep in sight. Norma Koehler, the jitterbug lover, She's attractive enough to be on a cover. Eunice Hassler, who helped make this up. Is as mischievous as a little pup. WHAT'S IN A NAME? ANITA McLaughlin. BARBARA Aitken___ BETTY ANN Cass__ BOB Johnson------ CALVIN Faber_____ CHARLES Losey____ CLARE Ecklund____ CURTIS Hassler___ DOLORES Nauman EUNICE Hassler ... JANICE Lord______ JOAN Bauer_______ JOYCE Gibbs______ KATHRYN Stuckert. LEROY Padgett____ LORETTA Cassidy._ LOUIS Lovgren____ MARIE Corl_______ MARILYN Ross_____ MERVIN Nauman.. MORRIS Anderson. NORMA HALL_______ NORMA Koehler____ RICHARD Allen____ ROGER Thompson.. SHIRLEY May______ STANTON Gibbs— THERESA Smith____ WESLEY Hoffman — -----------grace; gracious, merciful --------------a stranger; foreign __________blessed; oath of God -----------------bright in counsel ______________________________bald ________of great strength; manly -----------famous; bright; noble -----------famous for knowledge ----------------------------sorrow ---------------------happy victory -----------------the Lord's grace -----------------the Lord's grace -----------------sportive; vivacious --------------------pure; virtuous -------------------------the king _________________emblem of fame _________________illustrious warrior -----------------distressed; tearful -----------------distressed; tearful ---------a ridge of very high hills -------------dark of complexion ---------a rule, model, standard ---------a rule, model, standard ------------------------stern king --------------------spear of fame ----------------meaning uncertain -----------------glory of the state carrying ears of corn; beautiful -----------------powerful chief uniors JUNIORS First Row, Left to Right: Richard Weller, Beryl Becker, Marvin Cromwell, Bill Bentley, Mr. Clay, Donald Swanlund, Wilbur Duffield, Wayne Feldges. Second Row: Isabell Buswink, Darlene Padgett, Lois Leffleman, Janice Walker, Donna Einsele, Lois Kopp, Luella Fouth. Third Row: Peggy Taggart, Lloyd Lawrence, Leon Keutzer, Roland Gibson, Carol Faber, Phyllis Anderson. Vfa V K-C yvv- JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 44 ' we freshmen of the class of 48 took our places in L. C. H. S. We came hoping to distinguish ourselves in the serious business of obtaining an education. To begin our high school careers, we had to choose our leaders. Therefore at an election held early in September, these officers were chosen: Dick Weller, president; Audrey Hurless and Roland Gibson, co-vice presidents; and Phyllis Ander- son, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Clay was appointed our class sponsor. Then we freshmen were initiated on Friday, September 28th, a day long-remembered, for we were a sorry looking sight with our clothes wrong-side out and our hair uncombed! That evening the dignified seniors entertained us at a party. We began with twenty-three ambitious, energetic freshies in our group; but later we lost Joe Forman and Marjorie Clark. We gained one new member, Lois Leffelman, from Lee Center. In 45 we again returned to the familiar haunts of L. C. H. S., on our way up now as sophomores. We felt better acquainted and much more experienced in the ways of high school life. True to the name of sophomore, we were more self-assured and wiser. To pilot us through this school year we elected Marvin Cromwell, president; Luella Fouth, vice-president; Lois Leffelman, secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Kessinger was chosen our class sponsor. Several newcomers joined our class at this time: Peggy Taggart, Darlene Padgett and Isabell Buswink came from Cherry; William Bentley from Atkinson; Robert Minnick from Ohio. Page 23 So now we are important juniors! We claim this distinction because some of our number have excelled in scholarship all three years of high school; others have gained places on the football, basketball, and track teams. Likewise, our class ha a good representation in all school clubs and activities. Our class officers are: Richard Weller, president; Wilbur Duffield, vice-president; Phyllis Anderson, secretary- treasurer. Mr. Clay is our class sponsor. We have one new member, Lyle Johnson, who came to us from Cambridge, Illinois. In the spring season, we juniors are truly busy, for we have the honor of planning a fond farewell to the departing seniors. The fir i. ortant event will be the presentation of our class play, ,Jumping Jewels. This is a mystery comedy tv be given the latter part of April. The highlight of the commencement season will be the Junior-Senior prom set for May tenth. We have engaged Bubbles Orchestra from Coal City, Illinois. Looking forward to that final chapter in high school life, we pledge ourselves to still greater efforts in our senior year that we may have it said of us well done. Page 24 Page 25 II i _L I 1 1 i 1 i ■ «r SOPHOMORES First Row, Left to Right: Marjorie Gross, Lois Scriba, Eileen Faber, Elvira Casolari, Beverly Swanson, Mr. Kessinger, Lois Timm, Marion Goetz, Ramona Hassler, Lola Steele. Second Row: Charlotte Baird, Carol Cromwell, Mary Lou Lundgren, Sue Duffield, Joan Gibbs, Eleanor Cassidy, Beverly Lucas, Rose Hoscheid, Mildred Thompson, George Nave. Third Row: Raymond Corl, Marvin Ecklund, Robert Allen, Jean Losey, Theodore Steckel, Darwin Ross, Myron Goetz, Richard Wheeler, Merrill Alshouse. Fourth Row: Roland Allen, John Littlewood, Joe Aitken, Stanley Nauman, David Losey, Richard Koch, Don Fetzer, Elmer Sarkman, Hugh Cass. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 45, we were freshmen in the halls of L. C. H. S. In the second week of September occurred our initiation, that traditional event by which we were transformed into bona fide members of high school. Election of officers and sponsor resulted as follows: Delphine Bauer, president; Dale Dougherity, vice-president; Tad Steckel, vice-president, and Mrs. Christiansen, class sponsor. We began with thirty-eight members in our class, and at the opening of the second semester, we gained a new member, David Losey. In the fall of 46, we started our sophomore year eager to get off to a fine start since we now could initiate the freshmen and be onlookers instead of victims. This year we elected as class officers and sponsor the fololwing: Merrill Alshouse, president; Robert Allen, vice-president; Beverly Swanson, secretary-treasurer; and Mr. Kessinger, class sponsor. We had thirty-nine students at the beginning of our sophomore year. Dale Dougherity left during the first semester, and Dick Wheeler entered the second semester. As a class we have several marks of distinction. First, we are the largest class in the high school. We can boast of two sets of twins, the Allen and Goetz twins. We are also proud of the scholastic records of some of our members whose names have never failed to appear on the honor roll of each grade period. Two of our group, Robert and Roland Allen, won recognition in the high school poetry contest for their poems, It Is Winter and Winter Leaves. There are those who have always upheld the standards of good school citizenship in their daily contacts with teachers and fellow students. So, behold a class destined to gain still greater fame in the pursuit of knowledge. Page 26 Page 27 '•lamm ?KPS5 b - m FRESHMEN First Row, Left to Right: Florence Haas, Linda Selders, Phylis Ansteth, Norma Abbott, Rita Faber, Della Brown, Ann Eggers, Joyce Christiansen, Howard Hild. Second Row: Miss Novotny, Lois Hall, Richard Underwood, Merle Fetzer, Ardel Stuepfert, Orval Kerchner, Richard Bickett, Kenneth Cromwell, Edward Rooney. Third Row: Elsa Hassler, Shirley Scribo, Phyllis Buswink, Donald Anderson, Ronald Sampo, Edgar Wade, Marvin Moeller, Daniel Flanagan, Henry Schmitz, Warren Feldges. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY So we were freshmen now in L. C. H. S! This was the day all of us had awaited — to become a oart of high school life and compete with those upper-classmen. We were twenty-eight strong on August iwenty-sixth, the day our high school career began. Classes were well under way, and we were getting used to the new ways of high school life when the dread day of initiation arrived. It was on Friday, September thirteenth, that the sophomores put us through the paces, making ourselves ridiculous. Then in the evening the seniors gave us a party. Class officers were elected as follows: Ardell Stuepfert, president; Howard Hild, vice-president; Don- ald Anderson, secretary-treasurer; Miss Novotny was chosen as class sponsor. Our class has representatives in various school activities; in the band, girls' chorus, F. F. A., F. H. A., and we have several members who have made excellent scholastic records consistently throughout the year. Let us strive to continue our good record in scholarship and school spirit in the future. LOIS HALL. Page 28 DRAMA Page 29 Seated, Left to Right: Louis Lovgren, Dolores Nauman, Shirley May, Anita McLaughlin, Janice Lord, Wesley Hoffman. Standing, Left to Right: Norma Hall, Roger Thompson, Loretta Cassidy, Calvin Fober, Clare Ecklund, Kathryn Stuckert, Miss Elliott, Marilyn Ross, Bob Johnson. SENIOR CLASS PLAY “DUDE RANCH Duuc Ranch, a comedy with songs in three acts, was presented by the senior class on November 22, under the direction of Miss Elliott, senior class sponsor. The action of the entire play was laid somewhere in the Rockies on Circle X Ranch. The plot concerned the owner of the ranch. Aunt Sue McGonigle, who, due to a series of misfortunes, decided to convert her place into a dude ranch. This she did with the aid of her foreman. Sorghum Sam, and her Chinese cook. Lung Shy. • Success finally came when Muriel Harcourt, a rich heiress, visited the ranch and through the attendant publicity, attracted many other paying guests. Likewise, from the East came her nephew, Larry McGonigle, a radio crooner, who offered his talents as a singing cowboy to help entertain the guests. To add to the excitement of ranch life, Larry concocted a scheme to impersonate the notorious outlaw, Wyoming Bill. However, the real Wyoming Bill appeared on that day to stage a hold-up and to capture Quick-Rabbit, an Indian Princess, and a ward of Aunt Sue. It developed that Wyoming Bill had been hired by a neighboring rancher, Ben Lawlor, who had designs on Aunt Sue's ranch. In the final outcome, Larry, far from acting the part ot a city-bred Easterner, rode away on the spirited Palomino, Yellow Cactus, and captured Wyoming B 11 Quick Rabbit was returned unharmed to Aunt Sue. To climax this exciting plot, Larry won his girl, Nettie Travis, the charming traveling companion of the rich heiress; and everyone was happy. Page 30 SENIOR PLAY CAST Sorghum Sam Smith, a cowboy____________ Aunt Sue McGonigle, Dude Ranch owner Lung Shy, a Chinese cook--------------- Quick Rabbit, an Indian Princess_______ Larry McGonigle, a radio crooner_______ Ben Lawlor, a ranch owner______________ Nettie Travis, Muriel's companion______ Muriel Harcourt, a rich heiress________ Yvette, her French maid________________ Mrs. Constantino Crump, a social climber. Kewpie Crump, her daughter_____________ Derek Van Alstyne, a polo player_______ Wyoming Bill, a badman_________________ Rita Vail, an unexpected visitor_______ ____Louis Lovgren Loretta Cassidy ___Clare Ecklund . Kathryn Stuckert Roger Thompson ____Bob Johnson _____Norma Hall _____Janice Lord . Dolores Nauman ____Shirley May Anita McLaughlin Wesley Hoffman ____Calvin Faber ____Marilyn Ross BETWEEN ACTS OF SENIOR CLASS PLAY Between acts of the play the audience enjoyed the songs of a group of girls consisting of Barbara Aitken, Norma Hall, Betty Ann Cass, Marie Corl, Joan Bauer and Joyce Gibbs. Wesley Hoffman played two entertaining numbers on his electric guitar. Two piano numbers were played by Bob Johnson. I Page 32 Seated, Left to Right: Luella Fouth, Darlene Padgett, Isabell Buswink, Carol Faber, Lois Kopp. Standing: Mr. Clay, Director, Donald Swanlund, William Bentley, Richard Weller, Beryl Becker, Leon Keutzer, Phyllis Anderson, Roland Gibson JUNIOR CLASS PLAY JUMPING JEWELS Jumping Jewels is a mystery-comedy in three acts and a prologue by William Ellis Jones. The story revolves about a dim, old family portrait hanging above the mantel. It doubles as a mailbox for love notes, a hide-away for stolen jewelry, and a prey for shrewd picture dealers; consequently, many humorous situations are evolved. The plot is gay and laugh-packed with an air of mystery added. CAST Alan Scott, proprietor of House in the Hollow ---- Ethel Scott, his wife------------------------------ Lucy, their daughter------------------------------- Fanny, their maid---------------------------------- Ritchie Grisswold, in love with Lucy--------------- Diana,, his sister_________________________________ William Grisswold, their father-------------------- Burke Stacey_______________________________________ Miss Parsons 1 Stanley Castle i guests at House in the Hollow Linda Rogers J Patrick O'Leary, a village taxi driver------------- Donald Swanlund ____Luella Fouth ____Carol Faber ______Lois Kopp .. Richard Weller . Darlene Padgett ____ Beryl Becker ____Leon Keutzer Phyllis Anderson Roland Gibson Isabell Buswink _____Bill Bentley Page 33 BAND First Row, Left to Right: Sue Duffield, Joyce Gibbs, Richard Weller, Ann Eggers, Ronald Sampo, Orval Kerchner, Phyllis Ansteth, Joan Gibbs, Joyce Christiansen. Second Row: Richard Underwood, Ramona Hassler, Florence Haas, Norma Abboh, Lois Hall, Clare Ecklund, Kenneth Cromwell, William Bentley. Third Row: Ardell Stuepfert, Myron Goetz, Donna Einsele, Lola Steele, Beverly Swanson, Marie Corl, Marian Goetz, Miss Reese. GLEE CLUB First Row, Left to Right: Carol Faber, Shirley Ann May, Janice Lord, Della Brown, Marian Goetz, Barbara Aitken, Norma Hall, Joan Bauer. Second Row: Eunice Hassler, Betty Ann Cass, Marie Corl, Phyllis Ansteth, Joan Gibbs, Lois Kopp, Donna Einsele, Luella Fouth. Third Row: Sue DufReld, Marilyn Ross, Joyce Gibbs, Mary Lou Lundgren, Marjorie Gross, Ramona Hassler. Fourth Row: Miss Reese, Florence Haas, Ann Eggers, Norma Abbott, Rita Faber. Lola Steele, Joyce Christiansen. Page 35 THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT This year Miss Gwendolyn Reese came to La Moille as director of music. It is the aim of our music department to give training in  he fundamentals of music and to develop a taste for the best in music. Through the activities of the chorus and band, opportunity is offered students of varied musical interests to participate in their chosen field. Early in September a call was issued for a meeting of all girls interested in organizing a girls' chorus. There was a fine response and after testing voices to determine the soprano and alto sections Miss Reese announced the regular schedule of rehearsals. Officers and accompanist of the girls' chorus were elected to serve for the current year as follows: Joyce Gibbs, president; Eunice Hassler, vice-president; Marilyn Ross, secretary-treasurer; and Marjory Gross, accompanist. A fall concert was given at which both the girls' chorus and band performed. From the proceeds of this concert additional music was purchased for the department. The musical highlight of the year was now approaching, and the tedious sessions of rehearsing were to perfect everyone for the joint concert presented by the Girls' Chorus and band on March sixth. The program which was well received follows: Band Selections: Hello March, Spirit of the Sioux, Field General March, Cascade and Victory March. Chorus Numbers: We Thank Thee, In a Monastery Garden and Roundelay. Solo numbers were sung by Rita Faber and Joyce Gibbs. Nancy Hicks played a piano solo, Clare de Lune by Debussy. At the present time, the chorus is rehearsing for the spring contest to be held at Geneseo which will close the season's calendar of activities. The students of our music department feel amply rewarded for all the time spent in rehearsal and practice, for music can be a joy forever. BAND 1946-47 The band this year was under the direction of a new instructor. Miss Gwendolyn Reese. The officers were elected at the beginning of the year as follows: President—Bill Bentley Secretary-treasurer—Donna Einsele Librarian—Joan Gibbs Last fall the band members enjoyed a picnic followed by a movie. On November 15, together with the glee club, they performed in the Fall Concert. The band played at most of the home football and basketball games this year. The band again joined with the glee club in a Spring Concert on March 6, 1947. Page 36 Page 37 Bottom Row, Left to Right: Carol Faber, Eunice Hauler, Betty Ann Cass, Loretta Cassidy, Shirley Ann May, Lois Scriba, Ann Eggers, Ramona Hassler. Second Row: Isabell Buswink, Lois Timm, Delores Smith, Janice Lord, Kathryn Stuckert, Lola Steele, Marian Goetz, Theresa Smith. Third Row: Darlene Padgett, Peggy Taggart, Lois Leffleman, Sue Duffield, Pyhllls Ansteth, Joan Gibbs, Miss Jane Prendergast, Janice Walker. Top Row: Donna J. Einsele, Lois Kopp. LA MOILLE F. H. A. CHAPTER SPONSOR: Miss Jane Prendergast MOTTO: Toward New Horizons' COLORS: Red and White FLOWER: Red Rose OFFICERS President: Carol Faber Vice-President: Janice Lord Secretary and Treasurer: Darlene Padgett Assistant: Sue Duffield Recreation: Kathryn Stuckert Assistant: Delores Smith Parliamentarian: Theresa Smith Historian: Lois Scriba Chapter Mother: Mrs. Ray Smith F. H. A. EVENTS SEPTEMBER: The September meeting was called in the Home Ec. Department for the election of the officers for the present year. By a unanimous vote the club decided to hold its meetings in the evening at the Community Hall at 7:30 the third Monday of every month. Plans were made for a Hallowe'en party to be given on October 23. OCTOBER: The October meeting was called to order by the new President, Carol Faber. Miss Prendergast welcomed the guests. The club suggested that it purchase shirts bearing the F. H. A. emblem. On the evening of October 21, the Installation of the New Officers by the retiring officers was held. This was performed in a formal candlelight ceremony at the Community Hall. The mothers were invited as guests. After the ceremony a program was given, refreshments were served, and dancing was enjoyed for recreation. During this month occurred the all-school Hallowe'en party. Page 38 NOVEMBER: The meeting of the F. H. A. in November was held on November 18, in the Community Hall. The meeting was called to order, and when the roll call was taken, each member responded by naming a Thanksgiving food, with the repeating of the F. H. A. Creed. Names were drawn for the exchange of Christmas gifts for the December meeting. The program consisted of demonstrations by Delphine Bauer, a talk on Thanksgiving by Delores Smith, and a small wedding skit enacted by Eunice Hassler, Loretta Cassidy, Shirley May, Marian Goetz, Lois Scriba, Delphine Bauer and Lola Steele. DECEMBER: The December meeting of the F. H. A. was called to order by the President. The creed was repeated after which followed the discussion of a bobsled ride scheduled for January 20. Plans were made to stop at several of the members' homes for refreshments. Several volunteered to entertain the group in their homes. It was agreed that each could invite a guest. Plans for a Valentine dance were made. A Silver Tea Service was displayed and a motion was made that the club members buy the set and present it to the Home Economics Department. After the joint meeting with the F. F. A., gifts were exchanged. Games were enjoyed by the F. F. A. and the F. H. A. during the social hour after which refreshments were served. JANUARY: The January monthly meeting was held on January 20, at the hpme of the sponsor. Miss Jane Prendergast. During the business meeting plans were made and a report was given for the Valentine dance to be held on February 13, at the Community Hall. After the business meeting the members and their guests left on their bobsled ride. During the ride the following homes were visited for refreshments: Delphine Bauer, Lois Scriba, Theresa and Delores Smith, Shirley Ann May and Miss Prendergast. FEBRUARY: The regular meeting of this month for February 17, had been postponed until February 27. The members met in the Home Ec. Department the 9th period of the day. The club discussed purchasing hand books and committees were chosen for obtaining information about them. A report concerning the expenses and profits of the Valentine dance was submitted by the club sponsor, Miss Prendergast. To terminate this afternoon meeting, a skit was given by the club members: Lois Timm, Lois Scriba, Sue Duffield, Beverly Swanson, Dottie Smith and Carol Faber. MARCH: The monthly meeting was held on the evening of March 17, 1947, at the Community Hall. Only twelve members were present. The club voted on giving a skating party. The members received their membership cards. Miss Prendergast told the members how they would be eligible for the club-pins. Page 39 STYLE SHOW The Spring Fashion Show, presented by the LaMoille F. H. A. on the evening of March 3, 1947, held at the Community Hall, was a great success. To open the show Marjorie Gross played several piano selections. Miss Prendergast, sponsor of the F.H.A., stepped before the curtain to welcome the audience and to introduce the director, Mrs. Moore, who outlined the general purpose of the show. The costumes for the show were lent to the models by Blakely's Department Store of La Salle. In the children's department were Carol Anderson, Roger Bruce Weller, Gareth and Judy Conard and Linda Drummer. The teen-age group included Carol Faber, Isabell Buswink, Beverly Swanson, Delores Smith, Peggy Taggart, Eileen Faber, Phyllis Ansteth and Lois Timm. Others that took part were: Mrs. William Hild, Mrs. William Prendergast, Mrs. Frank Rambo, Mrs. Butler, Norma Hall and James Prendergast. Page 40 Bottom Row, Left to Right: Wilbur Duffield, Leon Keutzer, Bill Bentley, Mr. Kessinger, Richard Weller, Roger Thompson, Beryl Becker. Second Row: Donald Anderson, Merle Fetzer, Donald Swanlund, Donald Fetzer, Louis Lovgren, Leroy Padgett, Charles Losey, Ardell Stuepfert. Third Row: Morris Anderson, Wesley Hoffman, David Losey, Elmer Barkman, Darwin Ross, Roland Allen, Myron Goetz, Orval Kerchner. Fourth Row: Edgar Wad - Richard Allen, Howard Hild, Robert Allen, Daniel Flonagan, Henry Smith, Bob Minnick, Stanley Nauman. Top Row: Marvin Moeller, Wayne Feldges, Mervin Nauman, Richard Bickett, Edward Rooney, Warren Feldges, George Nave, Kenneth Cromwell, Richard Underwood. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Learning to Do Doing to Learn Learning to Live Living to Serve The Wise Owl Chapter of the Future Farmers of America, under the sponsorship of Mr. Kessinger, held its First meeting of the year early in September. The freshmen were initiated and new officers were elected. The following officers were elected to serve for the current year: Roger Thompson, president; Richard Weller, vice-president; Wilbur Duffield, secretary; Beryl Becker, treasurer; William Bentley, secretary; and Leon Keutzer, Watch Dog. The second semester, Paul Bland, a new pupil in our school, became a member of our F. F. A. Among the various projects undertaken by the club, some have given our more ambitious members much valuable training for their future life on the farm. For example, there was the opportunity to enter the hybrid seed corn contest sponsored by the Pride Hybrid Seen Corn Co. of Glen Haven, Wisconsin. Four members — Wesley Hoffman, Louis Lovgren, Calvin Faber and Leon Keutzer — entered this contest. Top honors went to Wesley Hoffman for this section of Illinois. The highlight of the fall season was the annual F. F. A. Livestock Show held at the Princeton Fair Grounds. Prize livestock was exhibited by Louis Lovgren, Don Fetzer, Wilbur Duffield, Richard Weller, Wayne Feldges, Beryl Becker, Darwin Ross, Elmer Barkman and Donald Swanlund. Prize money totaling ninety-three dollars was awarded these members for their prize animals. Last fall Mr Kessinger and the new officers attended the officers' training school held at Princeton. The purpose of this school was to instruct the officers in leadership and in methods of conducting F. F. A. meetings. The F. F. A. club members ordered and received new F. F. A. T-shirts. These shirts bear the F. F. A. emblem witf La Moille printed below the emblem. At present the F. F. A. is actively engaged in selling seeds secured from the Funk Brothers Seed Co., as a spring project. The funds thus raised wil be used to purchase supplies for the chapter. The F. F. A. chapter in La Moille forms an integral part of community life and is successfully serving its purpose. Page 41 Bottom Row, Left to Right: Wilbur Duflicld, Leon Keutzer, Roland Gibson, Edward Rooney, ler« y Podrjott Louis lovgren, Ardell Stuepfert, Richard Weller. Second Row: George Nave, Donald Fetzer, Lloyd Lawrence, Warren Feldges, Leonard Timm, Marvin Naumon, William Bentley, Donald Swanlund, Coach Harold Clay. Third Row: Charles Losey, Roger Thompson, Robert Allen, Stanley Naumon, Ronald Sampo, Beryl Becker, Elmer Barkman, Elwyn Lawrence, Marvin Ecklund, Wayne Feldges. THE FOOTBALL SEASON 1946-47 The first crisp, fall days found all boys interested in football ready to go through the rigorous grind of practice in preparation for a full schedule of games ahead. Viewing the season as a whole, Captain Thompson and his teammates made a creditable showing, having won three games out of seven. The team maintained a fighting spirit throughout the season and gave their pigskin fans many exciting and tense moments. Early in the season the team suffered the loss of Charles Losey, who was injured in the very first game. Next year the team will lose the services of the following seniors: Captain Thompson, Louis Lovgren, Charles Losey and Leroy Padgett. These retiring players will remember with pleasure their final season of high school football and extend their best wishes to Coach Clay and his men for a successful season next year. THE SCORES OF THE GAMES La Moille—12 La Moille—17 La Moille—63 La Moille— 6 La Moille—19 La Moille—21 La Moille—14 . Tiskilwa—19 Sheffield-13 Ohio-13 Manlius—42 __Buda—36 . Wyanet— 0 Neponset—32 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Front Row, L. to R.: Don Fetzer, Richard Koch, Wesley Hoffman, Leroy Padgett, Bill Bentley, Manager, Lloyd Lawrence, Wilbur Duffield, Roger Thompson. Second Row: Elmer Barkman, Beryl Becker, Donald Swanlund, Richard Weller, Merrill Alshouse, Charles Losey, David Losey. Third Row: Mr. Clay, Coach, Wayne Feldges, Marvin Ecklund, Morris Anderson, Leon Keutzer, Merle Fetzer, Mr. Kessinger, Announcer. BASKETBALL 1946-47 Although Coach Harold Clay's varsity cagers won only six of the 21 games played, the team gave their spectators plenty of thrills. The squad suffered the loss of Charles Losey, who was injured while playing football. Because of a severe, winter storm La Moille had to forfeit the game to Ohio in the B. L. P. tournament, but La Moille did defeat Malden for the third place trophy. La Moille will lose the following seniors of the regular squad this spring. Captain Padgett, Thompson, Hoffman and Losey. Thanks is due the band and the two cheer leaders for the fine support given by them throughout the season. THE INDIVIDUAL SCORING AND TEAM RECORD G.P. F.G. F.T. F.T.M. P.F. T.P. A.P.G Padgett _21 86 68 78 71 240 11.7 Thompson _ __ __19 68 53 39 48 189 10. Duffield 21 35 28 31 68 98 4.6 Koch ___ 20 28 16 18 56 72 3.6 Lawrence . _ _ 21 16 27 29 75 59 2.8 Hoffman __15 16 5 11 13 37 2.4 Page 46 BASKETBALL 1946-47 Month Day Home Team Home Score Opponent's Team Opponent's Score November 26 La Moille 28 Ohio 41 29 La Moille 37 Mendota 61 December 3 La Moilie 24 Malden 22 6 La Moille 37 Neponset 34 10 La Moille 51 Malden 41 13 La Moille 24 Tiskilwa 42 17 La Moille 36 Lee Center 53 20 La Moille 44 Sheffield 52 January 14 La Moille 46 Mendota 66 17 La Moille 32 Manlius 39 31 La Moille 31 Bureau 43 February 4 La Moille 28 Tiskilwa 43 7 La Moille 33 Buda 31 11 La Moille 51 Alumni 37 14 La Moille 47 Wyanet 60 18 La Moille 33 Ohio 35 21 La Moille 32 Lee Center 50 La Moille—41 B. L. P. TOURNEY Malden—23 LITTLE EIGHT TOURNEY La Moille—32_______________________Manlius—46 BUREAU COUNT TOURNEY La Moille—25---------------------------Princeton—41 DISTRICT TOURNEY La Moille—33____________________________Maniius—61 Won Lost 6 15 L.T.P. O.T.P. 745 921 Page 47 Page 48 - . i'it Seated, L. to R.: Donald Anderson, Elwyn Lawrence, Don Fetzer, Mr. Clay, Coach, Lloyd Lawrence, Wilbur Duffield, Richard Koch, Bill Bentley, Manager. Second Row: Merrill Alshouse, Merle Fetzer, Roland Allen, Richard Underwood, Ardell Stuepfert, Leon Keutzer, Robert Allen, Leroy Padgett. Third Row: Warren Feldges, Marvin Ecklund, Leonard Timm, Roger Thompson, Wesley Hoffman, George Nave, Roland Gibson. TRACK February 27 marked the first day of track practice. The squad contains several lettermen from last year. Among the seniors are Roger Thompson, Leroy Padgett and Wesley Hoffman. The outstanding runner of last year was Wilbur Duffield, who got fifth place in the district tournament and is still with the team this year. Following are the returning lettermen of 46 and events in which they participated: Roger Thompson — Discus, and shot put. Wesley Hoffman — Discus, and shot put. Wilbur Duffield — 880 run and 100 yard dash. Lloyd Lawrence — Low hurdles, varsity relay and freshman-sophomore relay. Roland Gibson — 440 yard dash, freshman-sophomore relay, and varsity relay. Merrill Alhouse — Freshman-sophomore relay. Don Fetzer — High jump. Leonard Timm — Discus. Dick Koch — Pole-vault, and broad jump. Page 49 Page 51 Page 53 Page 55 Paa 56 Page 57 JOKES F-elt too tired to study, l-eft my notes in my book. U-sed up all my paper. N-o, I didn't study that. K-now it but can't tell it. Pearl sweprs she has never been kissed by a man. Well, isn't that enough to make any girl swear? Joyce: But Mother, he left at ten. Mrs. Gibbs: Oh, no he didn't! Just before you closed the door I heard him say, 'Just one'! In the parlor there were three. He, the lamp, and she. Two is company so no doubt That is why the light went out. Lady: Do you want employment? Tramp: Lady, yer means well, but yer can't make work sound any more invitin' by using a word of three syllables. FRESHMAN COMMANDMENTS I Thou shalt love thy studies as thyself. II Thou shalt not take Mr. Clay's name in vain. III Thou shalt have no week-night dates. IV Thou shalt write no notes. V Thou shalt honor the Seniors. VI Thou shalt not carve thy name on the desks. VII Thou shalt not whisper without permission. VIII Thou shalt not take too many privileges. IX Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's good marks X Covet your neighbor's work all you want to. Ain't afraid of Juniors. Ain't afraid of cats. Ain't afraid of elephants. Ain't afraid of rats. Ain't afraid of snarlin' dogs. Ain't afraid of squirrels. Ain't afraid of anything. Ain't afraid of girls. Our Class President Stage Manager: All right, run up the curtain. Green Stagehand: Say, whatcha think I am—a squirrel? TO MARRIED MEN Refrain from talking in your sleep — unless you lie well or wish o divorce. Miss Elliott: Give the principal parts of the verb 'to run,' Charlotte. Charlotte to Marjorie: What's the word for 'to run'? Marjorie: Darn if I know. Charlotte: Darnifino, darnifinare, darnifinavi, darnifi- natus. Do you like codfish balls? I don't know, I never attended one. The absent-minded professor surveyed himself in the hair brush instead of the mirror. Gracious, but I need a shave, he mused. Page 59 FITCH'S LAUNDERERS - DRY CLEANERS Mendota, III. Compliments of Churchill Manufacturing Company Galesburg, Illinois Makers of ROMP-ON TRANS-I-LAC BINDEX ALADDIN ARM-A-COTE A Floor Maintenance Program For Every Type of Floor Sales Representative J. P. Fischer 418 East Mill KEWANEE, ILL ART BROWN Repair Shop Phone 605 CHERRY, ILL. 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