Liberty Center High School - Memories Yearbook (Liberty Center, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1966 volume:

(jU llilll 11 111 3 1833 01215 6029 GENEALOGY 977. SOI 1966 y :,,. W)f -i MEMORIES presented by the 1966 Senior Class of Liberty Center High School Liberty Center, Indiana Volume 26, May We Dedicate This Book to . . . You who have graduated from Liberty Center High School in the past years, for the class of 1966 willbe the last one to graduate from Liberty Center. Many memo- ries are contained in this and all the preceeding Memories. Hold to these as fondly as you can. They cannot be relived. Many experiences are contained in the twelve years spent in school. Daily happen- ings seem so routine. Students never really realize the significance of them until it is too late. As these students become school alumni, much of the importance is really felt. Now, all these experiences become conversation pieces to be discussed at length in hopes of recalling fond memories of the past. Friends shared these, but they will not share the future. TRULY . . . WE SHARED THE PAST, THE FUTURE IS OURS. Contents OPENING SECTION ADMINISTRATION FACULTY CLASSES ACTIVITIES SPORTS ADVERTISEMENTS 1 4 5 17 39 53 69 Administration Mr. James H. Roush serves as principal for the school. This is his second year in the role of princi- pal. He also teaches chemistry and driver ' s training. He is shown here checking some papers which are just a few of the many activities he must over-see. Mr. Lloyd Biberstine serves as superintendent of the four Southern Wells Schools. He recently moved into his new office in the new school building. Mr. William Payne was desig- nated as principal of the new Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School for 1966-67. He is presently serving as principal of the Chester Center High School. These four men serve as members of the Southern Wells School Board. They see to all the business of the school corporation by trying to remove as many problems as possi- ble. Members are Ward Showalter, Howard Baker, Donald Williams, and Charles Day. Grade books . . . Report Cards . . . Daily plans for student ' s assign- ments . . . Tests . . . Quizzes . . . Term papers . . . Daily reports . . . Cooking classes . . . Dissecting frogs, fish, and grass- hoppers . . . Student drivers . . . Dictation . . . Rational and irrational numbers . . . Stories add to student ' s enjoyment . . , People dedicated to the teaching profession. These are members of our FACULTY In addition to serving as principal of the school, Mr. Roush teaches chemis- try and the book work part of driver ' s training. Mr. Roush was agriculture teacher before becoming principal. While teaching his eleventh year at Liberty Center, he is working for his Doctors Degree at Ball State University. He started his teaching career at Liberty in 1955 after graduating from Purdue in 1953. Courses Offered for Math instructor, Mrs. Mable Metz, helps the seniors with their trigonometry. She is also in charge of all math classes in junior high and senior high as well as being in charge of the school library. She has been a teacher at Liberty Center for fourteen years. Prior to this, Mrs. Metz taught at Shortridge High School in Indianapolis. Teaching the eighth graders U. S. and Indiana history is only one of Mr.. Robert Mossburg ' s duties. He teaches seventh grade, sophomore, and junior history courses and government and economics. Mr. Mossburg is also the sponsor for the seventh grade class. He is shown here explaining a portion of history to Rodney Mossburg. This is Mr. Mossburg ' s third year of teaching at Liberty Center. Future College Students Mr. Zehr is shown recording grades for his English classes. This is Mr. Zehr ' s first year at Liberty. He previously taught two years at Saginaw, Michigan. In addition to teaching four high school English classes, journal- ism and speech, Mr. Zehr was the advisor of the yearbook and newspaper and sponsor of the junior class. Life ' s Practical Aspects Mr. Myers is shown here explaining a typing problem to Gary Hayes. This is Mr. Myers ' second year at Liberty Center. In addition to coaching the basketball team, he teaches several business courses. This year a new course was added to his teaching schedule. He taught a full year of short- hand. Mr. Myers is also kept busy working with the school ' s accounts. This year ended Mr. Games ' fortieth year of teaching. He has spent ten of these years at Liberty Genter. He is shown teaching the eighth grade lit- erature class. He also taught seventh grade English and the driving part of driver ' s education. This is the second year Mr. Games has taught in the seventh and eighth grade classes. Intrigue Students Agriculture classes keep Mr. Sieberns busy most of the time. He is shown talking to Hizzie Eldridge and Steve Clark about seeds. Besides teaching agriculture, he also teaches seventh grade science. Much of his spare time is spent working with the F.F.A. and boy ' s 4-H clubs. He is adult advisor for both of these clubs. This is Mr. Sieberns ' second year of teaching at Liberty Center. Miss Stohler seems to be amused with some of her home economics papers. This is her first year at Liberty Center. She is teaching home economics classes and also eighth grade science. Being advisor for the F.H.A. and the Pep Club occupies a great deal of Miss Stohler ' s time. She has spent several hours working with the cheerleaders to make their new outfits for this year. Teaching music to the elementary classes is only one of Mrs. Cline ' s duties. She also is in charge of the junior high and high school choruses. Each year she works with the com- bined choruses of Liberty and Jackson to present a Christmas Cantata. Then, in January Mrs. Cline works with the junior high and high school in preparing several numbers for the NISBOVA Contest in Fort Wayne. When spring arrives, she and the other Southern Wells music teachers co-operate in preparing the Spring Music Festival. In addition to these pro- grams, Mrs. Cline also presents several special programs for the school during the year. Various Subjects Taught Mr. Hernandez is shown here teach- ing a student how to play a clarinet. He is the band instructor for all four Southern Wells Schools. This year, he also formed a stage band which played for several basketball games. In March and April the junior and senior bands attended contests in Columbia City. Mr. Hernandez works with the band members in preparing music for the Spring Music Festival. This year was the second year that Span- ish was offered at Liberty Center. Mrs. Parra taught this class both years. Each day she rotates among the four Southern Wells schools with her last class of the day being at Liberty. She is shown using the tape re- corder to present the day ' s assignment. By using a tape recorder, she teaches her stu- dents the correct pronunciation of Spanish words. by Rotating Teachers Another rotating teacher at Liberty Center is Miss Linn. She teaches art in the Southern Wells schools. Each of the elementary classrooms is always decorated with the work of her students. Miss Linn is shown teaching Becky Cassi- day and Mike Huffman the art of paper folding. This year was Miss Linn ' s third year of teaching at Liberty Center. First-year teachers, Mr. Foy and Mr. Bailey, confer with old -pro Mrs. Clark. Since these three teachers teach in all three grades- fourth, fifth, and sixth - it is nec- essary to discuss any problems or questions they might have. During the first part of February, they received a teachers ' aide. She was Mrs. Edith Westfall. (She was not at Liberty Center in time to include her picture in the year- book. ) Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Graders Greet Mr. Richard Foy is explaining a question to Debby Clark. As the sixth grade instructor, it is up to him to prepare his students for the coming years of Junior and Senior High School. This is done in one way- -by alternating the teachers and giving the students a chance to get used to having a different teacher for every subject. For reading class they sometimes change rooms, similar to the procedure they must follow in later years. Fifth grade teacher, Mr. Warren Bailey, explains a problem to two of his pupils. In addition to teaching several subjects to only his fifth-graders, he also teaches English to the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. Fifth-graders learn about one new subject in the fifth grade - geography. This subject seems to interest them not only since it is a new on e, but since it gives them a chance to learn about parts of the world. Two New Teachers This Year Mrs. Francis Clark is telling a story to her fourth graders. She has many displays concerning science in her class- room. This accounts for the name of her book, Luna, which seems to be about a butterfly as it changes from a moth to a beautiful butterfly. Teachers for the first three grades and their aide talk over the day in the hall. They are: Mrs. Thelma Mertz, second grade; Mrs. Flora Kirtley, third grade; Mrs. Suzanne Moyer, first grade; and Mrs. Lynn Elliot, teacher ' s aide. Mrs. Elliot helps these teachers with the paper- work part of teaching. She graduated from high school at Berne, Indiana and attended college in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She joined the teachers in the middle of January. Grade Teachers Receive Help Third grade teacher, Mrs. Flora Kirtley, is explaining English to two of her pupils. Bob Pace and Cindy Clark, while Eddie Ford listens -in. Mrs. Kirtley first began her teaching career by educating the senior class of 1966. As this years ' seniors entered the third grade, they were happy to see Mrs. Kirtley ' s smiling face greet them. Arithmetic can be fun, especially with the new first grade teacher, Mrs. Suzanne Moyer. In this picture, she is explaining the numbers system to Connie Dunaway. In addition to arithmetic, first graders learn reading, printing, art, and music. One good part of the day is recess while lunch-time is also very enjoyable. From Teachers ' Aide Second grade students learn about the month of January through a bulletin board display erected by their teacher, Mrs. Thelma Mertz. One subject that intrigues second- graders is writing. At the middle of the school year, they learn how to write and no longer have to print. They also study their lessons in a harder and more complex way than they did in the first grade. Various School Services Performed Liberty Center students are transported to and from school by these five men. They are (left to right) Orin Bowman, Dwight Pace, Tom Haiflich, Ben Soper, and Pat Garrett. All of these are veteran drivers with the exception of Tom who is driving for his first year. Mrs. Pat Higgins is in charge of co-ordinating the school lunch program for the four Southern Wells Schools. She plans the menus, orders the food, and collects lunch money at all four of the schools. Next year she will be the office secretary at the new build- ing. School cooks, Mary Craig and Velma Souers are busily serving food dur- ing the noon -hour rush. This is the second year for Mary in the cafeteria while Velma is beginning her first year. CLASSES Crowded desks in study hall . . . Rushing madly from class to class and then to dinner . . . Hoping for that 3:30 bell to ring a little early . . . Think- ing maybe your roughest teacher will be absent today-- especially since that big test is to be taken today . . . Just maybe this will be the day for an enexpected convoca- tion . . . Instead of sitting through a dull study period, someone might need help and you volunteer . . . Today is the day for that book report to be turned in . . . Did you forget? . . . Did you ever think (or hope) that these things might happen? Yes? Then relax - you ' re normal! ! Senior class president, Jerome Markley, is checking over Christmas card sale ' s records. Better known as Joe , he sings bass in the chorus. Joe has played varsity basketball for two years. His grades count not only for this, but also for the National Honor Society of which he is a three-year member. Graduation will launch him into a college career. l_4-H 1 . JHr aH JEROME T. MARKLEY Having been school photographer for two years, vice-presi- dent Steve Haiflich adjusts his camera to take a picture. He also serves as vice-president of the Southern Wells National Honor Society. Steve has been a band member for seven years, basketball student manager for two years, and a 4-H member for seven years. September 1966 will find Steve at Taylor University. STEVAN RICHARD HAIFLICH Playing the piano for the high school chorus occupied most of Cindy Harris ' time during her senior year. She is shown here practicing several songs for the Christmas Cantata. In addition to this, she was also class treasurer. Cindy is also a member of 4-H, National Honor Society, and Pep Club in whichshe is vice-president. After graduation, she plans to go to college. CYNTHIA ANN HARRIS CATHY MARIE GROVER Cathy Grover, class secretary, is at work typing up minutes of the class meeting. She has been an active member of chorus for four years, a 4-H member eight years, and a Pep Club member for four years. Cathy has also been in the National Honor Society for three years and is nov r in her first year of F.H.A. Wondeis KAREN SUE GLASS Karen is shown putting a poster on the bulletin board. She has been class news reporter for two years, F.H.A. reporter one year, and 4-H reporter one year. During her senior year, Karen received the Daughters of the American Revolution citizen- ship award. She has been a member of band for seven years and 4-H for eight years. In her sophomore year Karen was inducted into the National Honor Society. CYNTHIA SUE McELHANEY Shown here practicing for the Christmas Cantata is Cynthia McElhaney, who has been in chorus four years. She was also active in F.H.A. where she has been song- leader for three years. Cynthia is very active in 4-H work during the summer. She has been a band member for seven years and received her award sweater this year. Cynthia is a member of the Southern Wells Honor Society. Art is one of Larry Garrett ' s most enjoy- able subjects. Cars also interest this sports- minded youth. He has also been in F.F.A. for four years. Throughout his high school career, Larry was active in track, baseball, and basketball. As for the future, Larry ' s plans are incomplete. LARRY A. GARRETT JUDITH ANN ARCHBOLD During her study halls, Judy Archbold is often found running the mimeograph machine. Judy was an active member of F.H.A. for four years. In her junior and senior years, she was F.H.A. Historian and Parliamentarian, respectively. After graduation, Judy plans to attend business college. ESTHER KATHLEEN FRANTZ Kathy Frantz is shown here laying a dress pattern on the fabric. She is very interested in home economics and is planning a career in that field. Kathy is a member of 4-H and chorus. She has been a member of band for seven years. She is now a member of the Southern Wells Stage Band. Kathy has been a very active member of Pep Club and F.H.A. for four years. DELICE ANN SNYDER Getting her sweater in shape for the ball- game is Delice Snyder. Delice has been a varsity cheerleader for three years. She is also very active in F.H.A. She was chosen queen of the spring dance in her junior year, and is president of the organization this year. Delice is active in 4-H, chorus and band. This year she was chosen to be in the Southern Wells Stage Band. PATRICIA MARIE HAYES Pat is shown practicing for the NISBOVA Contest. She transferred to Liberty after Thanksgiving. Pat was a member of the Ossian Band for one year, and is now a member of the Southern Wells Band. She is also a member of the Liberty Center chorus and F. H. A. KENNETH DEAN HUFFMAN Studying diligently is Kenny Huffman. Since he is active in sports, he must keep his grades up to par. One of his other interests is agriculture and he is now in his second year of it. After graduation he plans to become a factory worker. F.H.A. vice-president Marcia Melton is shown busily at work in the kitchen. Marcia has been active in F.H.A. , Pep Club, and chorus four years. She has also been in 4-H eight years. She plans to enter college to become a social worker. This past summer she was awarded two trips. One was to Oubache 4-H Camp and the other was to State Junior Leader Training Conference. She was also given a Home Economics Award. MARCIA JEANETTE MELTON SHIRLEY ANN BIBERSTEIN Working on records in the office is Shirley. She has worked in the office five years. She has been in chorus and Pep Club four years each. During two years in the F.H.A., Shirley was Historian. She plans to go to secretarial training courses after graduation. Taking general math keeps Judi on her toes. She was a soloist for the Christmas Cantata in both her junior and senior years. Judi is in her fourth year of F.H.A. She was also a twirler for the band during junior high and two years of high school. JUDITH ANN NIBLICK JERRY LEE ARNOLD Jerry practices identifying trees for agri- culture class. He has been on the livestock, soil, and dairy judging teams. He is also in his fifth year of 4-H. Jerry served as student manager for the basketball team during his sophomore year. He also played baseball for two years. His plans for the future are indefinite. ' tW- r ' Sharon Gulp. is shown aere taking dictation during shorthand class. She majored in business four years in high school. Her freshnnan year was spent at Marion. One of her most prized possessions is her long hair which she hasn ' t had cut since the fifth grade. After graduation she is thinking about becoming a beautician. SHARON KAY GULP KENT HUNT FRANTZ Shown removing his agriculture notebook from the cupboard is Kent Frantz. He has been a mem- ber of the Dairy judging team for three years. During his high school career, Kent has been majoring in business and in mathematics. After graduation he plans to become a factory worker. Senior Activities One of the senior activities included selling concessions at ballgames to get nnoney for the senior trip. Seniors Cathy Grover and Cynthia McEllianey make posters for the cake raffle. The seniors sponsored two cake raffles and were very pleased with the profits they received from them. Shown checking candy checked out by Jerome Markley are the six class officers and their sponsor. Officers are Karen Glass, reporter; Cynthia McElhaney, student council; Mrs. Metz, sponsor; Cindy Harris, treasurer; Cathy Grover, secretary; Jerome Markley, president, and Steve Haiflich, vice president. ft:tm: -v ' f« i„? Shelvia Basey Jim Linda Michael Kent Brinneman Burkholder Campbell Coleman Day Paul Dolby Fred Sid Dian Nash Raber Redding C iJ|-S «. 4 - m- - . j£ Kennie Cheryl Bruce .9rnrr ;n ,Hpr ( n ' ninn Junior class officers listen as their sponsor, Mr. Zehr, tells them of the plans for the coming school year. Of- ficers are: (KNEELING) Kent Day, vice-president, and Sid Raber, president; (STANDING) Eric Funk, student council, Kennie Scott, secretary, Shelvia Basey, student council, and Bruce Stinson, treasurer. Sophomores Get Class Rings It seems to be a windy day as the sophomores check the pop machine to be sure it is in working order. Of- ficers for the year are Cynthia Walburn, secretary; Jon Smith, student council; Jill Kober, treasurer; Miss Stoh- ler, sponsor; Marvin Biberstine, president; Kenny Flowers vice-president; and Peggy Gerwig, student council. Bob Bailey Marvin Roger Biberstine Brinneman Doug Chuck Cynthia - ' w: Freshmen Initiated Into Organizations Doris Bob Randy Brinneman Campbell Coleman -tl : ,i Illustrating a new use for the monkey bars are the class officers for the freshmen. Officers are: (STAND- ING) Patty Harris, student council; Rosemary Walburn, secretary; Mr. Myers, sponsor; Jim Pace, treasurer; Ron Frank, vice-president; (SITTING) Bob Funk, president; and Joe Nash, student council. C t i J ' J - ' -, • Robin Jim Bill Noble Pace Piatt Betty Dick Rosemary Thompson Thompson Walburn Girls Dominate Class Offices Eighth graders liiie-up as president Patty Gerwig emerges from the school house. Other officers are: Mr. Sieberns, sponsor; Rosemary Habeggar, reporter; Trudy Funk, secretary; Terrie Menden- hall, vice president; Jennifer Garrett, treasurer; and Debbie Ford and Joyce Day - student council. P O Kandy Booher Ricky Burdge Cyntliia Campbell Brent Cardin David Cole • . . ■. Joe Collins Joyce Day Judy Dulworth Debbie Ford Trudy Funk Jenny Garrett Patty Gerwig Sharon Ginger Danny Grover Rosemary Habegger Ted Harris Connie Hoffacker Tim Huffman George Huston Connie King Walter Klereker Joe Kober Janice Craig Bill McElhaney Leslie Mazelin Terrie Mendenhall John Miller Rodney Mossburg Jessica Newman Teresa Noble Gary Poulson Richard Poulson Shirley Poulson Jeff Smith Kenny Zook Shelvia Basey Jim Linda Michael Ke nt Paul Burkholder Campbell Coleman Day Dolby Jerry Junior Dulworth Eldridge ff ,- : 1| .- Barbara Eric Wanda Dave Mike Flowers Funk Grogg Hall Harris 3 : t- Juniors Break Magazine Sales Record Junior class officers listen as their sponsor, Mr. Zehr, tells them of the plans for the coming school year. Of- ficers are: (KNEELING) Kent Day, vice-president, and Sid Raber, president; (STANDING) Eric Funk, student council, Kennie Scott, secretary, Shelvia Basey, student council, and Bruce Stinson, treasurer. Cheryl Snyder Bruce Stinson Sophomores Get Class Rings It seems to be a windy day as the sophomores check the pop machine to be sure it is in working order. Of- ficers for the year are Cynthia VV alburn, secretary; Jon Smith, student council; Jill Kober, treasurer; Miss Stoh- ler, sponsor; Marvin Biberstine, president; Kenny Flowers, vice-president; and Peggy Gerwig, student council. Bob Bailey Marvin Roger Biberstine Brinneman Cynthia Ronnie Wscffall Rutn Zook Freshmen Initiated Into Organizations Doris Bob Randy Brinneman Campbell Coleman -t ' l f , ' . Funk Jerry Gavin Bill Grover Illustrating a new use for the monkey bars are the class officers for the freshmen. Officers are: (STAND- ING) Patty Harris, student council; Rosemary Walburn, secretary; Mr. Myers, sponsor; Jim Pace, treasurer; Ron Frank, vice-president; (SITTING) Bob Funk, president; and Joe Nash, student council. Susan Tarr Betty Dick Rosemary Thompson Thompson Walburn Girls Dominate Class Offices Eighth graders line-up as president Patty Gervvig emerges from the school house. Other officers are: Mr. Sieberns, sponsor; Rosemary Habeggar, reporter; Trudy Funk, secretary; Terrie Menden- hall, vice president; Jennifer Garrett, treasurer; and Debbie Ford and Joyce Day - student council. Kandy Booher Ricky Burdge Cynthia Campbell Brent Cardin David Cole Joe Collins Joyce Day Judy Dulworth Debbie Ford Trudy Funk Jenny Garrett Patty Gerwig Sharon Ginger Danny Grover Rosemary Habegger Ted Harris Connie Hoffacker Tim Huffman George Huston Connie King Walter Klefeker Joe Kober Janice Craig Bill McElhaney Leslie Mazelin Terrie Mendenhall John Miller Rodney Mossburg Jessica Newman Teresa Noble Gary Poulson Richard Poulson Shirley Poulson Jeff Smith Kenny Zook Seventh Graders Begin High School Routine As president, Dennis Campbell removes books from his locker while the other officers watch. They are Mike Jones - vice-president; Judy Kober student council; Mr. Mossburg - sponsor; Susan Inskeep - secretary; and Donna Hurt - student council. Steve Bumgarner Dennis Campbell Tomera Campbell Bruce Dawson Daniel Derringer Elaina Derringer Barbara Dulworth Nick Dunn Evelyn Eldridge Mike Eldridge Ronnie Ferguson Barbara Ford Laurie Garrett Darrel Grover Ruby Habegger Bruce Hilton Junior Hilton Donna Hurt Susan Inskeep Jo Ellen Jacobs Mike Jones Bruce Klefeker Judy Kober Philip Koher David Masterson Lonnie Mertz David Meyer Randy Mossburg Kent Poulson Dana Staples Jean Staples Cheryl Studebaker Tom Surbaugh Sally Valesquez Roger VVestfall Sixth Grade After graduating from college, Mr. Richard Foy began his teaching career at Liberty Center. He teaches the sixth grade and also is history instructor for the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. He is shown here explaining the U. S. map to three of his sixth graders. Terry Arnold 1: ii • v , LuAnn Bailey Joe Campbell Ronnie Campbell Tim Cassiday Debbie Clark James Couch Jim Fields Jim Frantz Connie Gavin Ervin Glass Dean Grogg Marsha Grover Deretha Hale Linda Harness Neil Koher Dale Martin Ralph Matchett Max Melton Debbie Minniear Carol Mowery Tom Pace Richard Penrod Connie Poulson Debbie Redding Anna Mari Rugg Bill Schortgen Kathy Stinson Gary Stroud Carol Studebaker Dian Surbaugh Nancy Tarr Anita Velasquez Antonia Velasquez Edith Velasquez Larry W alburn Lois Wall Not only is Mr. Warren Bailey teach- ing his first year at Liberty Center, this is also his first experience with grade school students. For the past 12 years, Mr. Bailey has taught social studies, government, and economics. He is shown here helping some of his students with their reading. Fifth Grade ' f T Ivl V fr ' Debra Booher Michael Bumgarner Rebecca Cassiday Deborah Collins Lawrence Derringer James Dulworth Rosie Ford Timmy Ford William Ferguson David Foreman Michele Garrett Dena Ginger Sandra Harris Patrick Howdyshell Michael Huffman Steve Klefeker Deborah Masterson Elaine Mazelin Cindy Mossburg Russell Murray Jackie Newman Patricia Nockerts Marsha Souers Debra Stinson Karen Stroud Science is the main interest of the fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Francis Clark. She teaches science to the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. She is shown here getting ready for her writing class. Fourth Grade Vivian Bonham Gary Bower Susan Burdge Kay Campbell Jammie Chism Philip Coffield Michael Dulworth Joyce Duncan Dale Foreman Kim Garrett Debbie Ginger Elizabeth Harshman Jan Inskeep Carla Mendenhall Denny Mazelin Katheren Minniear Andrea Mounsey Neil Mowery Carol Piatt Kristi Poulson Michael Poulson Richard Schortgen Bruce Souers Tina Sullivan David Thompson Ludie Vaughn Leslie Vaughn Sandra VValburn Patricia Wall Michael Zook ■ ' Mrs. Flora Kirtley has an in- teresting bulletin board display about Indians. She now has a total of ten years as third grade teacher, so she must like third- graders. Third Grade Debbie Beeks Deana Cassiday Cindy Clark Brenda Ann Couch Georgetta Eldridge Debby Elston Eddie Ford Elaine Ford Larry Hoffacker Carolyn Huston Carol Jacobs Jan Masterson Sandy Masterson Rochelle Mazelin Tanya Minniear Jason Newman Jeff Newman Kimberly Osborn Bob Pace LaVon Penrod Andy Rugg Teresa Scnortgen Derek Smith Kristi Staples Randy Tappy Joyce Thompson James Vaughn David Wall Now in her eighteenth year of teaching, Mrs. Thelma Mertz is helping two of her second-graders with their arithmetic. Mrs. Mertz, who taught at Fort Recovery, Ohio, for ten years comes to Liberty Center from Pennville, Indiana. Second Grade Carl Craig Kent Craig Nick Derringer Shervl Elliott Stepnan Elston David Ferguson Carol Ford Duane Ford Michele Gilbert Steven Gregg Ted Habegger Garrett Hamilton Donnie Harness Jeff Harshman Cindy Herring Ricky Houdyshell Walter Huston Roxanne Mazelin Sheryl Meade Kelli Osborn Lisa Stinson Rodney Stinson Matthew Tappy Roberta Westfall Mrs. Suzanne Moyer is shown at her reading table. This is her first year at Liberty Center. Among her many duties are teaching the first-graders to read, to print, and to behave in school. First Grade Pam Abernath Sally Burdge Peggy Campbell Mitch Clark Yancy Derringer Connie Dunaway Gail Eldridge Cynthia Grover Tammy Grover Martha Habegger Marty Houdyshell Sara Huffman Cynthia Meade Jerome Newman Sharon Newman Kyle Schmidt Phyllip Schortgen Amy Slaughter Cammy Smith Kammy Kay Smith Jo Staples Shawna Stotlar Sandra Vaughn Shirley Vaughn Bret Willard Patrick Workman ACTIVITIES 4-H meetings and the county 4-H Fair . . . F.F.A. and F.H.A. join together for their annual dance, but hold rough initiations separately . . . Honor society induction . . . Band parades . . . Chorus rehearsals . . . They join to- gether for the Spring Music Festival, but attend NISBOVA contests on different dates . . . Class play practices . . . Senior class presents a Christmas skit . . . Newspaper deadlines . . , Senior graduation in new gym . . . These are just a few activities of L.C.H.S. students. Were you a part of them? Several Are Honor Students Seven members of Liberty Center ' s Honor Society meet in Mrs. Metz ' s room for a discussion. Members are (seated) Karen Glass, Cindy Hanis, Cynthia McElhaney, Mrs. Metz, co-sponsor, Cathy Groyer, (stand- ing) Mr. Sieberns, co-sponsor, Jerome Markley, Steve Hailfich, and Kennie Scott. All the members are seniors except Kennie who is a junior. Steve also serves as vice-president of the Southern Wells Honor So- ciety and Jerome is the council member from Liberty Center. SOUTHERN WELLS HONOR SOCIETY Karen Glass and Cathy Grover spent many of their free periods this year working on the 1966 Memories . They are shown here as they laid out one of the many yearbook pages. Their deadline in October was the hardest for them to meet be- cause school started about two weeks later this year. In spite of several difficulties at different times, Cathy and Karen have both enjoyed work- ing on the yearbook. Cindy Harris and Steve Haiflich are shown here, working on one issue of the Rebel Review . They spent many free periods and also a few evenings working to get the paper typed and distributed. Cindy and Steve had a great deal of responsibility, but handled it well. Students Work on Publications Even though each publication had two people in charge, each of the people above worked very hard on both publications. They gave the four editors suggestions on how to lay out the publications, and they all worked hard typing stories for Liberty ' s issues of the Rebel Review . Karen, Cathy, Steve, and Cindy are thankful for the part these students played in making both publications successful. Thirty-four girls are members of the Future Homemakers of America. These girls are guided by eight officers and by the sponsor. Officers are (seated in the first row) Cynthia McElhaney, songleader; Judy Archbold, parliamentarian; Karen Glass, news reporter and projects chairman; Shirley Biberstein, historian; Peggy Gerwig, treasurer; Cheryl Snyder, secretary; Marcia Melton, vice-president; Delice Snyder, president; and Miss Stohler, ad- visor. Mrs. Richard Burdge serves as Chapter Mother. These are the people who helped the club have a successful year. Some of the projects included: a bake sale in December, a record hop in January, and a dance with the F.F.A. F.H.A.-F.F.A. Members Train Most Freshman girls think that rough initiation is a lot of fun. Except, maybe Rosemary Walburn. During initiation week, she had to propose to Mr. Foy every day until he finally accepted. Other girls had to do various jobs for each of the teachers. Since it is their first year in F.H.A., they are gaining valuable experience by learning how to create homes of their own for the future. -i:k.U i. %Ji-i ' . .... ii ' ' f Twenty-nine members comprise the Liberty Center Chapter of the Future Farmers of Amer- ica. They are guided by six officers and the sponsor. Officers are (kneeling in the first row) Kennie Scott, vice-president; Bruce Stinson, treasurer; Jerry Arnold, president; Dave Hall, re- porter; Marvin Biberstine, secretary; and Larry Garrett, sentinel. Serving as sponsor of the group is Mr. John Sieberns. for the Future Each year the two groups join together and sponsor a spring dance. Song in my Heart was chosen as the theme and Delice Snyder and Jerry Arnold were chosen as queen and king. Members of the court in- cluded Judy Archbold and Eric Funk, and Sonja Cardin and Sid Raber. Sue Funk, queen in 1964 crowned her successor, Delice. John Collins served as king in 1964. Members are (FIRST ROW) - Mrs. Cline, Judi Niblick, Susan Poulson, David Redding, Jim Pace, Vickie Haiflich, Rosemary W alburn, and Susan Tarr. SECOND ROW - Sharon Gulp, Cheryl Snyder, Sam Habegger, Jon Smith, Bob Funk, Jill Kober, Cammy Lieurance, and Doris Brinneman. THIRD ROW - Lana Buse, Shelvia Basey, Steve Haiflich, Kent Inskeep, Ron Frank, Delice Snyder, Vicki Masterson, and Rachael Matchett. FOURTH ROW - Dian Redding, Cathy Grover, Patty Harris, Mike Harris, Eric Funk, Steve Clark, Marcia Melton, Karen Haiflich, and Peggy Gerwig. FIFTH ROW - Cindy Harris, Kathy Frantz, Joe Markley, Jim Burkholder, Kris Dunn, Cynthia McElhaney, and Shirley Biber- stein. There were a large number of stu- dents who participated in high school chorus this year. Several of these mem- bers were in groups that performed at the NISBOVA Contest in Fort Wayne. Many Vocal Students This group of six seniors formed a new singing group this year. They named their group The Sentimentals. Their theme song is Sentimental Journey. Shirley, Cathy, Cindy, Cynthia, Joe, and Delice have enjoyed singing for different organizations on many different occasions. This larger group of students composed the junior high chorus this year. This was one of Liberty ' s largest junior high choruses. Some of the members performed numbers at the NISBOVA Contest and won first place on two of them. At Christmas time they had a big part in the musi- cal presented to the entire student body. Mrs. Cline ' s one big problem with this group was that the band room was almost too small to hold them. Enter NISBOVA Contests Mrs. Cline is shown here as she practiced with the freshman girls for their song for the music contest. She spent several evenings working with the many different groups this year. Mrs. Cline wasn ' t able to spend all of her time with the junior and senior high choruses. She also taught music in the elementary classes. J Fifty-five students make up the Southern Wells Senior Band. This band has placed second a nd third in the NISBOVA music contests. It has participated in this contest ever since it was made a one-unit group in 1963. One of the most important con- tests is the marching one held at the Bluffton Street Fair. This is held every year in September. Southern Wells placed sixth in the contest in 1965. It just missed a three-way tie for fifth place by one point. Band director William Hernandez arranges music in prep- aration for his daily band classes. Summer practice sessions, evening rehearsals, parades, and contests compose a busy schedule for this instructor. Mr. Hernandez was previously instructor at Liberty Center before becoming director of all four Southern Wells Bands in September 1963. Liberty Center has fourteen members in its junior band. These students have band two times a week during the first semester and three times during the second semester. In addition to this, they are members of the Southern Wells Junior Band. Band members include: (FIRST ROW) Dian Surbaugh, Debbie Redding, Judy Kober, Susan Inskeep, Patty Gerwig, and Ervin Glass. SECOND ROW: Roger Westfall, Tom Surbaugh, Joe Kober, John Miller, and Joyce Day. THIRD ROW: Mr. Hernandez, director, Rodney Mossburg, David Cole, and Jeff Smith. Twenty people comprise the Southern Wells Swing Band. This band performs at eight ballgames during the school year. 4-H Enrollment Increases FIRST ROW: Mr. Sieberns; S. Haiflich - president; J. Markley - v. president; C. Lieurance - secretary; S. Raber - treasurer; J. Smith - health and safety; M. Biberstine - reporter; J. Nash and C. Walburn - recreation leaders; K. Glass - devotions. SECOND ROW: S. Klefeker;. L. Walburn; B. Dawson; T. Arnold; T. Pace; F. Nash; E. Funk; J. Arnold; D. Grover; K. Stinson; D. Redding. THIRD ROW: M. Melton; R. Matchett; B. Klefeker; R. Mossburg; T. Surbaugh; B. McElhaney; R. Mossburg; L. Mertz; J. Dulworth; C. Campbell; E. Glass. FOURTH ROW: J. Frantz; J. Dulworth; D. Grover; W. Klefeker; J. Smith; T. Huffman; J. Kober; R. Burdge; T. Campbell; D. Grover. FIFTH ROW: T. Frantz; R. Westfall; D. Thompson; R. Frank; J. Pace; D. Redding; S. Poulson; R. Walburn; R. Westfall. SIXTH ROW: B. Stinson; S. Clark; K. Frantz; J. Dulworth; K. Scott; K. Day; M. Melton; D. Redding. FIRST ROW: C. McElhaney - songleader; S. Biberstein - refreshments; K. Frantz; C. Harris - refreshments; C. Grover; D. Snyder - v. president; M. Melton - devotions; D. Redding; S. Basey - reporter; L. Buse - health and safety; C. Lieurance - recreation; J. Kober - secretary. SECOND ROW: J. Jacobs; J. Day; K. Booher; S. Poulson; J. Garrett; T. Funk; J. Kober; S. Inskeep; T. Campbell; C. Studebaker; C. King; C. Campbell. THIRD ROW: D. Stinson; B. Cassiday; M. Souers; D. Booher; M. Garrett; D. Hale; K. Stinson; C. Poulson; C. Studebaker; D. Redding; R. Mat- chett; L. Mertz. FOURTH ROW: L. Garrett; C. Mossburg; M. Grover; D. Minniear; L. Bailey; N. Tarr; S. Harris; E. Velasquez; D. Surbaugh; S. Tarr; R. Matchett; K. Haiflich; R. Walburn. , ' V Liberty Center was very proud of its Junior Leader Organization this past year. It was the largest in the county. These leaders worked with the adult leaders to help the younger members finish their projects. This group of leaders also worked with the others in the county at fair time in preparing the exhibits. Mrs. Bussel, leader of the girls organization, was not present when the picture was taken. New Southern-Wells Planning . . . Mr. Lloyd Biberstine, superintendent of the Southern-Wells Community Schools, examines the architects concept of the new junior-senior high school. The four schools voted to consolidate early in 1963. Since that time, plans have been made concerning the type of school to construct. Students are to move into the school in September 1966 if everything goes as planned and the building is finished. Beginning As the equipment is moved into the area for the school, people were allowed to observe it and, even to take pictures of it. The construction firm from Indianapolis, used many new pieces of equipment never before seen in our area. One such piece was the larger -sized earth mover shown in our picture. :r2 «- 5ii a Progressing . . . As the days of construction begin, we see a school beginning to take shape. This is the first round school in Indiana. This is a picture of the gyn; (on the left) and of the cafeteria. Many times these seem to be the favorites of students — especially the cafeteria. Community School Still Progressing . . . One of the first sights a student observes on his first day at a new school is the office. This picture shows the entrance to the school with the office the first room to the right. Finishing A few months after the entrance has been started, we see it nearly finished. In our newest picture of it, we observe a new walk leading to the entrance and also see that the glass has been put into all the windows. Fluorescent lights have been installed in the office. Mr. Biberstine and his office staff moved into the new office early in 1966. •;■:■■ ;= :: . n, __„ The new gymnasium begins to take shape and looks more finished than it did in the first picture. It is to be used by all senior classes in Southern-Wells for the first graduation as a complete unit in May, 1966. Workmen are striving to be sure it is done in plenty of time. Day ' s Work In September the baseball season begins sports at L.C.H.S. Team wins three games and loses only one . . . November 5 marks the date that basketball took over. The opening game was a victory over Warren . . . January brings a 4-Way Tourney win to the Lions . . . April turns fans ' attentions to track with several lettermen returning for the season ... Do you remember cheering your team to victory? SPORTS ' ' Hoosier Hysteria 39 LARRY GARRETT Lion Co -Captain. . . 5 ' 11 Senior guard. . Star playmaker JOE MARKLEY Lion Co-Captain. . 6 ' 2 Senior center. KENNY HUFFMAN Two year letterman. . Set shot artist. . . Senior guard. Strikes Again . . . MIKE HARRIS Lion ' s top scorer. . . Two year letterman. JIM BURKHOLDER Second highest scorer. . . Scrappy rebounder. . . Two year letterman. 1 SID RABER Speedy Junior guard. Ball hawk. at LC.H.S. Promising 5 ' 10 Junior guard. Vars ity Record 9-12 Liberty 59 Warren 50 Liberty 52 Clear Creek 66 Liberty 75 Cheaster 53 Liberty 57 Roanoke 70 Liberty 55 Whites ' 57 Liberty 61 Hunt. Cath. 66 Liberty 64 Lancaster 82 Liberty 60 W. Union 64 Liberty 64 Rockcreek 75 Liberty 81 Ridgeville 50 Liberty 64 Eaton 75 Liberty 52 Lancaster 58 Liberty 55 Bryant 85 Liberty 81 Jackson 73 Liberty 54 Ossian 82 Liberty 66 Madison 62 Liberty 68 Andrews 67 Liberty 74 Petroleunn 4-WAY 68 Liberty 67 Chester 37 (final) Liberty 71 Petroleum 67 SECTIONAL Liberty 70 Decatur 72 Lions Capture 4-Way This year was Steve Haiflich ' s second year as student manager for the ball team. It is his duty to see that the equipment is ready for use before each game. Steve was also in charge of getting the boys some refreshments at the half of each game. At every game he could be heard supporting the team with his cheers, and in this way, seemed to have formed his own pep club. Coach Myers seems to be beaming with happiness in each of these situations. In the picture at the left he is shown as he cut the last few strings of a net from the 4-Way Tourney. This was his second year for this happy task. Then, in the upper picture he was the guest of honor at a pep session held just before the Sectional Tourney. Coach Myers seemed to be pleased with this royal treatment. Coach Myers is shown explaining a new play to Senior Joe Markley. Below, the Lions are shown in action against the Decatur Yellow Jackets in the Sectional Tourney game. Lions in Action Pep Club members are shown here as they practiced their yells for the Sectional Tourney. Most of these mem- bers were faithful in supporting their team at the regular season games as well as at the tourneys. This year ' s Pep Club was the largest that Liberty Center has ever had. Liberty was also proud to have the largest cheer block at the 4-Way Tourney. Three Forces Combine to Kenny Huffman is showi here as he successfully blocked a layup shot at- tempted by a member of the Decatur Yellow Jackets ' team. Miss Stohler and the freshman girls are shown as they sang a song for the team at a pep session held before the Sectional Tourney. They also gave a short skit for the Pep Club. These three girls were always busy at the basketball games. It was their job to see that the Pep Club members were constantly backing their team by yelling. This was Delice Snyder ' s fourth year as a cheerleader. She has been a varsity cheerleader for three of these years. This year was Jill Kober ' s and Cheryl Snyder ' s first year as varsity cheerleaders. They were both B-team cheerleaders last year. It really takes a lot of work to prepare new cheers, but these girls were always willing to spend their time doing this. They were also in charge of making posters to show the team that the cheer- leaders and the Pep Club were always backing the team. Bring Home Victories Karen Haiflich, Vickie Haiflich, and Rosemary Walburn were also very busy at the ball games this year, as they were B-team cheerleaders. This was the first year of high school cheerleading for all three of these girls. They also worked hard in preparing new yells and making posters for the games. Members of the B team include (kneeling) Jim Pace, Jon Smith, Bob Funk, and Kent Inskeep; (standing) Assistant Coach Richard Foy, Joe Nash, Kris Dunn, Bob Bailey, Kenny Martin, and Coach Ross Myers. Spirit, a Key to Victory Liberty 23 Warren 24 Liberty 50 Ridgeville 56 Liberty 29 Clear Creek 39 Liberty 47 Petroleum 45 Liberty 42 Chester 30 Liberty 40 Eaton 27 Liberty 31 Roanoke 32 Liberty 39 Lancaster 37 Liberty 29 Whites ' 35 Liberty 40 Bryant 52 Liberty 25 Hunt. Cath. 23 Liberty 43 Jackson 21 Liberty 40 Lancaster 65 Liberty 33 Ossian 44 Liberty 36 W. Union 29 Liberty 45 Madison 40 Liberty 44 Rockcreek 39 Liberty 45 Andrews 30 B Team Wins 10 Games Junior Highers Gain Experience f a a r c t The Junior High basketball squad was one of the largest this year. Members include: (FIRST ROW) Dana Staples, Tim Huffman, Bruce Dawson, Brent Cardin, Bruce Klefeker, Jeff Smith, Randy Mossburg, and Joe Kober. SECOND ROW: David Cole, Mike Jones, John Miller, Dennis Campbell, Ted Harris, Darrell Grover, manager, Ronnie Campbell, manager, and Coach Foy. THIRD ROW: Tom Surbaugh, Walter Klefeker, George Huston, David Masterson, Rodney Moss- burg, Danny Grover, Richard Poulson, Kenny Zook, and David Meyers. Chosen as cheerleaders for the Junior High team were Patty Gerwig, Jenny Garrett, and Terrie Mendenhall. These girls are gaining valuable experience during their ballgames. Terrie was a Junior High cheerleader last year while this is Patty and Jenny ' s first try as Junior High pepsters. The fifth and sixth grade basketball team had a rough season this year and met defeat several times. It did, however, have a few victories. Boys composing the team are: (FIRST ROW) Mike Bumgarner, Tim Ford, Russel Murray, Joe Campbell, Larry Walburn, Tom Pace, Billy Schortgen, and Mike Huffman. (SECOND ROW) Ervin Glass, manager. Dale Martin, Ronnie Campbell, Terry Arnold, Tim Cassiday, Gary Stroud, Jim Fields, and Coach Richard Foy. 5th-6th Graders Prepare for Future Marsha Grover, Rosie Ford, and Debbie Minniear were chosen as cheerleaders for the team. Marsha and Debbie are sixth graders and Rosie is a fifth grader. Ruth Knockerts, a fifth grader, was also a cheer- leader, but was absent when the pictures were taken. Sid Raber and Fred Nash pass the baton for a relay race while the other track members look on. Other members of the team are Steve Haiflich, Kent Day, Jim Pace, Bob Funk, Mike Harris, Jim Burkholder, Jerry Dulworth, Tom Brinneman, Larry Garrett, Joe Nash, Kent Inskeep, Marvin Biberstine, Junior Eldridge, and Kenny Martin. Instructing the boys is Coach Ross Myers. Liberty Cindermen Place Fifth in County Meet Larry Garrett, Steve Haiflich, Sid Rab- er and Kent Day get ready for spring track practice. Larry and Steve, seniors, tried real hard to put their best foot forward since this is their last year in high school track. Vf M; ' Kenny Huffman, who was the team ' s leading pitcher this year, is shown here performing during one of the games. Senior Larry Garrett is being given special instructions by Coach Myers. Larry had a batting average of .400. Shown here is Senior Steve Haiflich who has played high school baseball for four years. LIBERTY CEHTrat ' V «« ' ■■« VV)AV;T Z,r1 ROW 1 - Gary Dawson, Junior Eldridge, Sid Raber, Kenny Huffman, Jon Smith, and Jim Pace. ROW 2 - Steve Clark, Kent Inskeep, Kenny Martin, Marvin Biberstine, Tom Brinne- man, Joe Nash, and Bob Funk. ROW 3 - Kent Day, Fred Nash, Mike Harris, Eric Funk, Kris Dunn, Jerry Dulworth, Larry Garrett, and Coach Myers. Lions ' ' Claw-Out Winning Season Coach Myers was one of Lady Bird Johnson ' s most faithful helpers in Keeping America Beautiful. 1965 BASEBALL RECORD Liberty Center 2 Liberty Center 16 Liberty Center 12 Liberty Center 4 Petroleum — — 1 Chester ----- 1 Jackson — 1 Lancaster 16 Junior High Baseball members tnclude Tom Surbaugh, Walter Klefecker, Bruce Klefeck- er, Tim Huffman, Joe Kober, Ricky Burdge, Richard Poulson, Jeff Smith, and Gary Poulson. In the second row are Coach Foy, Randy Mossburg, David Meyer, Rodney Mossburg, Joe Col- lins, Danny Grover, John Miller, David Cole, Ted Harris, Nick Dunn, Brent Cardin, and Kenny Zook. This squad was Southern Wells Baseball Champs. Beginning his first year of coaching, Richard Foy shows Nick Dunn the proper way to field. Coach Foy, Brent Cardin, Rodney Mossburg, Joe Kober, Walter Klefecker, Bruce Klefecker, Jeff Smith, Richard Poulson, Kenny Zook, Tim Huffman, John Miller, and Randy Mossburg watch as Nick Dunn and David Cole prepare to run. Thanks for a Helping Hand — Students earning and spending . . . buying the myriad of things they used and kept . . . clothing, food, gas, cosmetic s, jewelry, records, soft drinks, chewing gum . . . students shopped wisely at the best business places, the most reputable firms . . . the Liberty Center students who supported the merchants . . . the merchants who supported Liberty Center through theix advertisements in this yearbook . . . a hearty thanks for - ADS ' 66 Every year Liberty Center Juniors FULK and Seniors purchase their class WELDING SHOP rings and commencement invitations from ... Con-iplete Welding Service Portable Service Phone 824-2134 HERFF JONES 827 West Cherry (Rear) Bluffton COMPANY SHAFER TRACTOR SALES Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers J state Road 116 1 1401-1429 North Capital Avenue Bluffton, Indiana Indianapolis 7, Indiana DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Rural Route 2 Bluffton, Indiana Phone: Liberty Center 694-6350 F For Generations It Has Always Been. . H. BROWN AND SON UNERAL Phones 96-100 D ■RECTORS Warren, Indiana EXCHANGE BANK Warren, Indiana Dependable Service Since 1883 Member of F. D. I. C. WABASH AVENUE GREENHOUSES ' Wells County ' s Oldest Floral Service ' The Only Floral Telegraph Delivery Service in Wells County County Wide Free Delivery Flowers for Any Occasion MRS. FRED W. SCHUMACKER Open Daily and Sunday Mornings Phone 824-3330 Wabash Avenue Bluffton, Indiana a ue S uyfr Ladies ' Apparel Bluffton, Indiana JEWELRY Watches - Diamonds - Watch Repair Bridal Consultants Jewelry Gifts Phone 824-1214 130 W. 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Free Delivery Store Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Open Fridays ' til 9 p.m. Phone 824-2413 111 North Main Bluffton 103 W. Wabash Street Bluffton, Indiana Phone 824-1900 ECKMAN ' S At Warren Buick - Pontiac - GMC Phone 262 John Deere Farm Equipnient Phone 177 NORRIS FEED MILLS Grain - Feeds - Fertilizers We Apply Liquid Nitrogen Poneto Indiana MARKLEY CARNALL, INC. Abstracts, Real Estate, and Loans Bluffton Indiana BUTLER FUNERAL HOME Warren, Indiana Phone 410 — ' - r ( :S !! £ :r — ■ — PROGRESS 54 -$1.00 STORE The Complete Variety Store Bluffton, Indiana HOLMES JEWELRY DWIGHT HOLMES, Jeweler Registered Watchmake Diamonds - Watches - Silverware Warren, Indiana MOSER IMPLEMENT COMPANY P.O. Box 271 Phone 824-2210 Bluffton, Indiana Allis- Chalmers Massey-Fei guson Simplicity New Holland New Idea Meyers Fox Gehl SMITH ' S GARAGE 24-Hour Emergency Road and Wrecker Service Since 192( Poneto Phone 694-6611 Indiana PURK ' S Live Bait and Tackle Owner, BOB PURKHISER Phone 824-3012 720 W. Washington Bluffton, Indiana KRIEGBAUM BROTHERS Stoves, Hardware, Appliances Phone 97 Warren, Indiana SALAMONIE MILLS, INCORPORATED E. J. ELLERMAN SON Sales msm Service O. K. Used Cars Phone 254 Warren 122 South Johnson Customer Parking Owner Ben Soper checks out a mechanical difficulty at the . . LIBERTY CENTER GARAGE Williard Batteries Pennzoil Firestone Tires Phone 694-6323 CORNING GLASS WORKS CORNING Bluffton, Indiana Congratulations, Class of 1966 CLASS OF 1966 KING-RYTE GRAPHICS 302 N. High St, , Hartford City Portraits - Weddings - Groups - Commercial Proud to Be Your Senior Photographer WAID ' S FURNITURE STORE 112 E. Market Bluffton, Indiana Phone 824-0412 THE BLUFFTON PRINTERY Commercial Printers Phone 824-2328 Bluffton NATIONAL OIL GAS, INC. Phone 824-2220 B Luff ton, Ind. Fast Delivery to Your Farm, Home, Office or Factory Personal Insurance Service at SUNIER LOCKWOOD, INC. General Insurance Phone 824-2410 105 North Main Street Bluffton, Indiana ERVIN ' S Mobil SERVICENTER I Mobil Gas and Oil Products ' Tires and Batteries Auto Repairs ■ Specializing in Tune-Ups | and Brake Service Phone 126 Warren LIBERTY CENTER RESTAURANT Dinners - Short Orders Open Week Days 6-6 1; ' :i, : :V MARGARET ' S BEAUTY SHOP Liberty Center, Indiana Phone 694-6338 JIM NIBLICK ' S BARBER SHOP Phone 824-2720 111 East Market Street, Bluffton Make It a Habit to Eat at the CHATTER-BOX RESTAURANT Come Out for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner 3 4 Mile North on State Road 1 Bluffton, Indiana WALKER FUNERAL HOME Montpelier, Indiana GERBER FURNITURE, INC. Phone 824-1200 Regular and Custom Built Furniture Floor Covering - Wall Covering Custom- Built Kitchens Drapery Department Open Tuesday and Friday Nights Bluffton Indiana WILLIAM STEFFEN SON Minneapolis -Moline Modern Machinery Sales Service State Road No. 1 North BLuffton, Indiana Phone 824-0722 1 fj§4 AGRARIAN CARRIER CO. Cash and Contract Buyers Of Grain ' Phone 758-2221 Markle, Indiana m . m Manager Dean Cassiday is shown mixing paint for Delice Snyder at the . . . LIBERTY CENTER LUMBER CO. Phone 694-6303 FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO. Dependable Motors Bluffton, Indiana FRANKP ELECTRIC OLD-FIRST NATIONAL BANK Member F.D.I. C. Bluffton, Indiana Compliments of C. M. GINGERICK, M.D. CLEORA ' S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 694-6420 Liberty Center, Indiana : - t Congratulations Class of ' 66 DICK ROLLINS L. G. Balfour Company Fine Class Rings and Commencement Announcements Taylor Publishing Company ' The World ' s Best Yearbooks are Taylor-made ' SURBAUGH ' S BARBER SHOP Liberty Center Phone 694-6286 Mips MASTERSON ' S STATION Liberty Center, Indiana MONTPELIER I.G.A. 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Bluffton Indiana MARY ' S BEAUTY SHOP POLING ' S RESTAURANT AND DRIVE-IN Warren Indiana BLUFFTON HEATING SHEET METAL COMPANY ' ' • ' Shampoos = ' - ' Tints Cuts Permanent s Heating Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Phone 694-6545 Poneto Indiana Phone 1357 207 North Main Bluffton Indiana DECK ' S SUPER SERVICE MARKLE LUMBER COMPANY 126 N. Main Bluffton Markle Indiana Phone 824-2324 Today the United States awaits another scientist-autlnor- statesman like Benjamin Franklin . . . someone with a mind that seeks the truth and will find the answers. And it is among our youth, quite naturally, that we look for one who will develop into tomorrow ' s Franklin. But, to sustain our Nation ' s progress, just ONE more Franklin won ' t be enough. To bring about the betterments all our citizens want and need, thousands of fresh, eager and inquiring minds-thoroughly trained In many subjects-are needed. Study and learn . . . prepare yourself to help unlock the door to your Country ' s tomorrow. 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FOODTOWN Open seven days a week from 9 to 9 f Glen Marsh ' I ' John Gallman I ,1 Don Kaade Phone 824-3438 Bluffton, Indiana WELLS COUNTY NEW CAR DEALERS BEST WISHES to the SENIORS Tom Carney Art Stern Daniel Steffen Lee Hinshaw Paul Shafer SOUTHSIDE GREENHOUSES AND FLORISTS Furnishes you with flowers for every occasion, ranging from high school proms to that all important wedding day. 119 West Horton Avenue, Bluffton, Ind. (46714) Floral Wire Service Open for your convenience Mon. -Fri. - 8 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. , Sat. - 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. Phone 219 - 824-1710 • • • Compliments Compliments of the of the BOWLING CENTER B K Bluff ton, Indiana Bluffton, Indiana The 1966 yearbook staff wishes to thank all who helped make this book a success through their advertising. Several were donors and they receive a big thank you. Eley ' s T. V. Bluffton, Indiana DONORS FOR 1966 Kriegbauni Bros. Hardware Warren, Indiana Gerber Realty Bluffton, Indiana %iiy Your dealer in Liberty Center is IKE HUFFMAN Phone: Bluffton 824-22Z0 Phone: Liberty Center 694-6682 ' SS ; ; ■ ' ;: mm