Lone Tree Community School - Elm Yearbook (Lone Tree, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1955 volume:

I SSM-+SM WMOl'lilU1N01 HOIIJS H9IH 3191 IN01 f f - Dedication IN MEMORY OF George Kline, School Custodian, who passed away in December, 1954. To Mrs. Gloria Zajicek, our sponsor and advisor, in appreciation. Without her time and effort this yearbook would not have been possible. To our parents who have given us our education. Introduction Most of you probably know that ••Lions is the nickname for the Lone Tree school and I am here in this book to represent the school and to present to you this 1955 annual. Did you notice the sketch of the lone elm tree on the title page of this yearbook? It was from this tree that my town took its name. I have been resting under this elm tree through the 1954 and 1955 seasons and have observed the activities of the school. I hope you will enjoy reliving them with me. The first thing I would like to introduce to you is the highlight of this year’s annual-- THE HISTORY OF LONE TREE. The Seniors' interests in their home town have in- spired them to write this history. They have compiled the history from history books, newspapers, atlases, and information obtained from interviews with many people from the community. The following people were of great help to them in checking the facts in the his- tory: H. C. Buell, Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, V. Smid, and Charles Doerres, Sr. The Lone Tree Even before white men came to this vicinity a stately elm, standing alone on the vast prairie between the Iowa and Cedar Rivers, reared its sturdy branches against the sky as a guide to the Indians crossing Iowa and served as a landmark to direct the early settler as he traveled across the wide green plain. Later, the pioneers came to know this white elm by the name of the lone tree , because it was the only tree for many miles. An unsolved mystery surrounds the origin of the tree. According to estimates in various publications the tree is approximately 160 years old. (In 1924, after discov- ering that the tree was rotting, the Searchlight Club of Lone Tree raised funds to hire a tree expert from Ames. He cleared the rotted material from the tree and filled the hollow with cement. The $400 cost was paid from contributions of the townspeople to the Searchlight Club fund.) In spite of the prairie fires, windstorms, droughts, and many other hardships, the tree has survived. It is logical that this tree, with its deep roots and stable composure was able to withstand the droughts and windstorms. Prai- rie fires were unable to destroy the ‘‘lone tree , due to the fact that the cattle and horses of the Indians used it for shade and kept the grass around it trampled down to the extent that fires couldn’t take effect. This historic landmark provided the name for a town laid out by John W. Jayne in 1872. John W. Jayne, the founder of Lone Tree, born in 1820 in Broome County, New York, moved with his family in 1854 to Scott County, Iowa. After 2 years the Jaynes changed to a farm in Muscatine County. John devoted his summers to agriculture, and his winters to teaching school until the Civil War. In 1861 he enlisted in Company B, 8th Iowa Infantry, and served in the Civil War until the battle of Shiloh, when he and his entire regiment were captured and imprisoned. After his return (1862) from service, he was elected clerk of courts of Muscatine County and served for 6 years. In 1870 he settled on a large farm in Johnson County where he continued farming until 1889, when he retired. Then he was appointed postmaster of Lone Tree and served 4 years. After his term as postmaster, he took up the business of fire insurance which he followed successfully until July 23, 1 908, when he was injured by a runaway team. He died from these injuries the same month. After the Civil War, John W. Jayne purchased 1,200 acres from a kinsman, William H. Jayne, who was a New Yorker. It was on this land that he platted the original town of Lone Tree. This part of town extended north from the school building to the rail- road tracks and west from Main (Devoe) Street. It was one of the few small towns of the time that was planned before it was platted. JOHN w. JAYNE 4 Mr. Jayne had strong anti-liquor feelings. According to H. C. Buell, there was a stipulation in the original platting of Lone T ree that the buyer could never sell any intoxicating drinks on the property bought. It was further provided that, if on the new premises, the new owner or any of his heirs or assignees violated the contract, Mr. Jayne would bring action and recover the property. After Mr. Jayne’s death some prop- erty owners disregarded the original stipulation made by this pious Baptist pioneer. Taverns have been and are located on what was once Jayne property. Railroad The growth of the town and the railroad were parallel. In 1872 the B.C.R. N.R.R. replaced the old stage coach line between Muscatine and Montezuma. The B.C.R. N.R.R. was later purchased by the Rock Island line which has continued to operate it to the present time but at a much slower pace than in the early days. The first depot was situated on the north side of the railroad tracks where Harold Krai's coal bins now (1955) stand. Later a new depot was built on the present site south of the tracks. The old depot burned, probably after the new one was built, according to H. C. Buell. Cemetery What is now known as the Lone Tree cemetery was first used by the George Amlong family as a burying ground. In 1875 J. W. and H. D. Jayne bought 1 acre of this land. By May, 1876, they completed a cemetery stock company organization for the purpose of paying for the land and improvements. Receipts from lots sold were spent on the improvement and ornamentation of the cemetery. Churches. The first church in Fremont township (where Lone Tree is located) was organized in 1854 and was known under the general name of the Church of God. (It was also known as the Christian Church.) The members first held services in a schoolhouse but later erected a church building in Lone Tree across the street and east on the corner from the pres- ent (1955) Reformed Church. The original members were Daniel S. Ball and wife, the families of Joseph Hamilton, R. V. Smith, William Hill, Delates Groves, Joseph Holland, Mrs. David Drosbauch, C. M. and John Holland, and others. This church later discontinued its services aid the building was sold at an auction. The Methodist Episcopal Church of Fremont Township, with the assistance of Rev. A. W. Strycker and the original members, held services in King's schoolhouse which is ABOVE: Methodist Church. BOTTOM: St. Mery's Church, Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church, Church of God (No Longer Standing) 5 TOP: Methodist Church (1955). BOTTOM: Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church (1955). located miles south and l£ miles west of town. In 1868 they built a church 2 miles south of Lone Tree and later the same building was moved to town and rebuilt at some increased cost. The original members were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson, Sidney Potter, A. W. Leonard, George Sanders, Clement Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huskins. In 1864 the Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church of Fremont township was organized with the following members: A. P. Ellen, and Mary King, Mr. and Mrs, McNeal, Lottie McNeal, Adam Kichner and wife, Charles Fernstrom, James Lutz and wife, and James Allison. These original members first held their meetings in King's schoolhouse. Their place of meeting was changed several times until in 1887 the first church was built in Lone Tree on the present site an Jayne Street (1 block east of Main (Devoe) Street.) The Baptist Church of Lone Tree originated in 1873. In 1874 they constructed their first build- ing in the town on the lot north of Earl Rife's Barber Shop (1955). Rev. Charles Brooks and wife, W. E. Alyworth and wife, Charles H. Ayl- worth and wife, O. N. Aylworth, Martha J. Ayl- worth, John W. Jayne and Annie B. Jayne were the original members. By 1 900 the Baptist Church was discontinued and later torn down. The St. Mary's Church of Lone Tree was or- ganized in 1874, under Father Emmonds of Iowa City. A new building was completed on May 24, 1913, and still stands on Jayne Street, 2 blocks west of Main (Devoe) Street. A list of the original members could not be obtained. However, it is known that on November 13, 1919, Rev. F. A. Kottenstette moved from Hills to Lone Tree to become the first resident pastor. It is known that a Lutheran Church was once located in Lone Tree north of the present site of the Grace Evangel- ical and Reformed Church. The date of origin is not known, but three of the men who helped organize the church were John K. Doerres, F. H. Lenz, and Peter Freyermuth. Public Schools In the summer of 1877 the building on the right was erect- ed in Lone Tree at a total cost of about $1800. It was then considered a fine structure and was the pride of the resi- dents of Lone Tree. Not only was it used for school pur- poses, but also as a voting pLace and for township meetings. 6 First School (1877). In 1896 the building at the right was completed. A part of this building is the old building remod- eled with the new addition built onto it. This re- modeled building was in constant use until 1915 when it was torn down. It contained three class- rooms and hallways on the first floor. A base- ment had toilets and a furnace room. This building met the needs of the town for about 10 years. A fire damaged part of the building and it was tom down after a new modern brick structure (the one now in use in 1955) had been erected to Second School (1896). take its place. This new school building (not in- cluding the gym) was erected in 1915, just before the price boom, and cost about $35,000. Now (1955) the same structure would doubtless cost twice as much. In 1941 the school gymnasium-auditorium was erected in co-operation with the Work Projects Adminis- tration (WPA) and connected to the north side of the 1915 brick building. When the first building was erected, education in this community was in its infancy. Gradually it has grown and expanded until today our schools are fully accredited and are recognized by all colleges and universities. At the time the present building was built (1915), it was considered large, larger than was necessary to accommodate the patrons of the school. Today (1 955) the building is much too small to take care of the ever-increasing numbers of grade and high school students. The building today is used by both grades and high school. In the main basement are: the northeast room used to prepare hot lunch, as a dining room, and for home economics cooking classes; the northwest room, used both for home economics sewing and cooking classes and a dining room for hot lunch; the old sunken gymnasium on the south is partitioned into two parts and used as the seventh and eighth grade rooms; on the west is a boiler room with a coal stoker and coal bins; boys and girls toilets, a boys shower, and storerooms complete the basement. At street level is the new (1941) gymnasium across the north end of the 1915 building. On the west end of this is a stage with a dressing room on both the north and south sides and with both boys and girls dressing rooms underneath On the first floor are grade rooms and boys and girls toilets with the superintendent’s office across the south end of the hall. On the second floor the original large assembly has been divided into 3 smaller rooms. These are used as home rooms for ninth, tenth, and eleventh and twelfth grades. The large northeast room is a science classroom and laboratory; the small room at the north end of the hall is used as a typing room; the large northwest classroom is used for music and for other classes; the middle room on the west is a grade school room; a small room on the west and next to the ninth home room shelves the library. School Building and Gymnasium (1955). 7 The second floor also has cloakrooms and restrooms. There are 118 students in high school and 264 in grade school this year (1955). Business Directory 1882 According to Mrs. Morris Kelso and V. Smid the following business establishments were located here in 1882. M. Baker M. C. Oglevee. . . M. R. Hill Son. . . H. Constant J. M. Lee G. W. Hensley. . . Richard Huskins. . . Joseph Yakish. . . W. H. Nell Hotel James Menzer. . . C. M. Cott John Vandraska. . , J. C. Weiser J. Oglevee A. H. Brown J. A. Lee Lane Brothers. . . . H. Linder Stock Buyers Kate McCarthy. . . Cott and Pullen. . . Anton Fisher. . . . Incorporation In August, 1890, the progressive spirited citizens incorporated the town of Lone Tree and elected George Windess mayor. Lone Tree Savings Bank In April, 1891, the Lone Tree Savings Bank was incorporated with $10,000 capital and in September of the same year it opened for business. The original incorporators were: A. W. Leonard, John Burr, A. H. Brown, John Oglevee, J. M. Lee, Andrew Rubelman, and John A. Goetz. The bank has had seven presidents. They were: A. H. Brown, John A. Goetz, E. P. Whitaker, David Kirkpatrick, Joseph Walker, and W. R. Brewster. H. C. Buell is now president. The bank hashad four cashiers. They were: Charles Fernstrom, D. Bestor, and H. C. Buell. Ralph Hudachek is the cashier at the present time. Grain Elevator In 1892, two important additions were made to the town. The first was a new elevator located on the pre- sent site and owned by Dayton Riggs and David Kirk- patrick. This elevator was destroyed by fire in 1907 and in the following year the present elevator was built. Another fire in 1936 damaged the building extensively and and destroyed machinery and much grain. The elevator was rebuilt immediately on the same site northwest of the town hall. Pictures At Right: TOP: Elevator and Depot (1908). BOTTOM: Elevator (1955). Newspaper The Lone Tree Branch was established on April 2, 1892, by O. S. Todd of the Colum- bus Junction Safeguard. This four-page paper was printed in Todd’s office and sent to Lone Tree for distribution. The Branch was issued for three months by the co- operation of the businessmen to give the paper a start. William E. Horrel was the first local correspondent for the paper, but he gave up the job after a few months. Hattie Underwood succeeded him in this work of gathering the local news and sending it to Mr. Todd. In 1894, W. H. Younkin moved a newspaper office to Lone Tree where he conducted it after selling an interest to Hattie Underwood. The paper adopted the name of Lone Tree Reporter in 1895. The office of the paper was first located over a store on the west side of Main (Devoe) Street where Shellady’s Grocery Store is now. Later, W. H. Younkin purchased a lot on south Main (Devoe) Street and built a new home for the Reporter. In 1898, this office was wiped out by fire, a big loss to the publisher. For four weeks, until a new printing press could be installed, Mr. Younkin put the paper out each week by printing it in Iowa City. Finally, he purchased the two- story building on Commercial (Front) Street, which is still the home of the paper. The ownership and editorship of the Reporter has changed hands many times. Today, R. Stewart Bell fills both positions. Fire Department Before 1 893, Lone Tree was without and did not consider fire protection of any kind. Several attempts were made to organize a fire company and in 1894 a committee of three, including John Kelso, David Kirkpatrick, and John W. Jayne, purchased fire fighting equipment. This, however, was not the actual organization of the fire depart- ment because there was no organized group of firemen. The first type of fire truck pulled by hand by means of a long rope. The fire department was organized in Sep- tember, 1907, and on January 8, of the following year, a fire whistle was purchased at the price of $38.00. The Zimmerman Steel Company The Zimmerman Steel Company was once a flourishing enterprise which was started by William C. F. Zimmerman and his five boys, and which sold products all over the world. It was with great pride that the people of Lone Tree pointed to this company as a symbol of progress and integrity, and they regretted to see Mr. Zimmerman move his plant to Bettendorf, Iowa, to take advantage of river freight rates. In writing this story about the Zimmerman Steel Company many references were used. The only written source, however, was a book entitled, Leading Events in John- son County (Western Historical Press, Cedar Rapids, 1912.) Many of the local resi- dents have presented facts they knew concerning the plant. From these sources this account has been compiled. The Zimmermans lived on the farm on which “the lone tree” is located. After the boys were old enough to tend the farm, William C. F. Zimmerman ran a saloon in Lone Tree directly south across the street from the present site of the Corbett Lum- ber Company (east side of Main (Devoe) Street). 9 TOP: Jewel Manufacturing Company. MIDDLE: Zimmerman Manufacturing Company and Electric Power Plant. BOTTOM: Foreground. Railroad Depot. Background. Zimmerman Plant. Later he owned a hardware store on the same side of the street. Among other things he sold binders and corn planters. About this time a man named Bennett started making windmills in a building across from the present location of the school building. Later Mr. Zimmerman went into partnership with Bennett and they called their firm the Jewell Manufacturing Company. Mr. Zimmerman invented a stump puller (grubber), and in 1895 he and Miles C. Bateman began the manufacture of these stump pullers in a shanty 12 x 16 with a board roof and no floor, located in the rear of the Jewel Manu- facturing Company. (Mr. H. R. (Pete) Zimmer- man said his father got the idea for the stump puller from watching a windlass work. He whittled a wooden model which was used as a pattern for manufacture.) The company's first location was too small. The partners moved their business to a location east of the present (1 955) site of the Corbett Lumber Company. They continued to make stump pullers. Bateman sold his share in the company to Zimmerman and on March 1, 1908, the firm's name was changed to the Zimmerman Steel Company. There is some question about the third site, but, according to H. C. Buell, the Zimmermans had a couple of long, wooden buildings north of the tracks before 1903. This third location failed to serve the needs of the growing business and in 1909 a new fireproof foundry was built of steel and concrete with a floor space of 72 by 116 feet. The building was built north of the railroad tracks by the Zimmerman boys. Mention should be made of the fact that John Krai, still living in Lone Tree, made all the window frames for this building. Another present-day resident, Oscar Green, worked for many years in the Zimmerman plant. The Zimmerman firm was the first steel plant west of the Mississippi River as well as in the state of Iowa. The principle raw materials used in the plant came from Duluth, Minnesota, and the Birmingham district in Alabama. Monarch Stump Pullers and Royal and Zimmerman Pitless Wagon (Farm) Scales were the main output of the plant. These products, especially the stump pullers, were sold in 23 foreign countries as well as through- out the United States. Examples of these countries are Mexico, Chili, East India, West Africa, Norway, Russia, Siberia, Germany, Japan, the Straits Settlements, and Australia. 10 However, the Zimmerman concern did not remain in Lone Tree. In 1915 they moved to Bettendorf, Iowa, where they believed they would have better facilities. Here they lost the controlling stock in their business and eventually were no longer connected with the firm. Y-Hall Promoted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lane, the Y-Hall was built in 1898. It provided a home for the Women's Christian Temperance Union. It also servea as a public hall which was used for council meetings, band concerts, elections and, for a short time as a post office. The hall still contains the town library, and serves as a meeting place for the Y-Book Club. It is often used, too, for bridal ••showers and card parties by people in the community who seek more space than their own homes provide. Water System In April, 1899, the first water works system was voted upon. Although it was warmly contested, it was carried by five votes. An unsuccessful attempt to put down an 8-inch well was tried in 1903. On January 23, 1906, a contract was let to G. W. Merridith for the completion of the system in May of the same year. Although Merridith started to drill the well, he did not finish the job. Townspeople eventually completed the well. The equipment that was installed is still used today to provide the town with water. There are now 200 water meters in Lone Tree. Post Office Although the Lone Tree Post Office has been located in many different buildings, it was first situated in a room adjacent to the old Grand Hotel, according to the Atlas of Johnson County, Iowa, of 1900. According to Michael Griebel, the present (1955) postmaster, the next location was on the east side of Main (Devoe) Street (where Jayne intersects) in the building which now houses Hill's Tavern. This was around 1916. Mr. Griebel relates that from 1921 until about 1936 the post office was located on Commercial (Front) Street where the Odd Fellows Hall is now. Next, the post office was located on the west side of Devoe Street where Shellady's Grocery store is now. In 1940 fire damaged this building and for approximately 6 months the post office was contained first in the Y-Book Hall and later in a storeroom back of a store on the west side of Devoe Street. By 1942 the post office had been established in a building (about the middle of the main business block on the west side of Devoe Street) that now houses the Ross Dry Goods Store. In 1946 it moved a few doors west of Devoe Street on the north side of Jayne Street where it is still located. Post Office (1955). Sidewalks In the early 1900's the first sidewalks were laid in the east part of town. Business- men began to install cement walks in front of their establishments. By 1915, most of the town had been equipped with sidewalks. Hotels Years ago (in the early 1900 s) when salesmen and tradesmen came to Lone Tree with their goods, they usually found lodging in the Grand Hotel, which was located near the middle of the block on Commercial Street. Another hotel also accommodated such travelers. It was the Madden Hotel, located on the present site of the Sorden and Adams furniture store (on the northeast corner of the Devoe-Jayne Street intersec- tion). A tavern was located in the same building. First Band The first band of Lone Tree was organized about 1900, and the money they made playing concerts was used to buy music and instruments. Those who played in the first band were: V. Smid, Otto Fisher, Frank Menzer, John Menzer, James Franee, H. Hill, Frank Vandraska, P. L. Smith, Walter Horrell, James Windess, Will Van- draska, Charles Eden, Frank Potter, W. H. Younkin, A. Smith, William Zimmerman, Roland Sherburne, Frank Smid, and a Mr. Crane. The old records show that the attend- ance at the weekly practices were good in spite of the fact that each member was assessed fifty cents each night to help pay the services of an instructor. Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank The Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank was incorporated on August 30, 1901, with a capital of $£0,000, which was divided into shares of $100 each. Past Presi- dents were John Goetz, Anton Fisher, T. H. Ashton, and the present one is Herman Wiese. Charles A. Fernstrom and T. H. Ashton were the past cashiers. William P. Ashton fills this position at the present time (1955). Lone Tree Telephone Company In 1903, the first telephone connection to Lone Tree was from the home of John A. Goetz, which contained a switchboard. It was called the Pleasant Valley Phone Com- pany and had connections with Iowa City, Hills, and other neighboring towns. There were also two country lines, East Fremont and Hinkley, connected with Pleasant Valley. During 1905, the Pleasant Valley Phone Company came to Lone Tree, locating its office above the present (1955) Lone Tree R eporte r office on Commercial (Front) Street. At this time five other country lines came into existence--Fremont Center, East Lincoln, Lincoln Center, Palestine Mutual, and Fremont Township Mutual. The present telephone building was erected in 1928 and 19 9. It was completed and in use by 1930; the total cost was $6,760.00. 12 Today the company consists of 20 lines. A list of persons both rural and town who have telephones today is included in this history so that future '‘historians ’ will know the names. Electricity Around 1905, William Zimmerman found itnecessary to install electricity in his steel plant. Later he wired his own farm home and several other homes and businesses in the community. In the following year, September, 1906, an electric franchise for light and power for the town of Lone Tree was secured by William Zimmerman, and on De- cember 6 of the same year the electric light plant was put into operation. When it was first operated, the electric plant shut down at midnight and there were no lights until the next morning. H. C. Buell reported that when someone wished to have a party they had to arrange with one of the Zimmermans to stay at the plant for a longer time. Today, the Iowa Electric Company serves approximately 427 homes in Lone Tree and the surrounding community. The date that the electric plant was sold to the Iowa Elec- tric Light and Power Company could not be obtained. Parks Parks are not always considered essential in towns the size of Lone Tree, but residents of this community have come to know their two parks are very necessary as places for both recreation and entertainment. The first local park was laid out north of the railroad tracks in 1906 and has grown into a beautiful spot shaded by a variety of trees. A tree expert from Ames landscaped the park. Water has been piped to the area and picnic and playground equipment has been installed, making the park an ideal place for public gatherings. The first park commissioners were: S. C. Carl, H. C. Buell, and W. F. Lutz. The Depot Park was started about 1913 on the north side of Commercial (Front) Street, extending for almost a block. Included in the park are a few benches, a water fountain, and a band stand on which concerts are held during the summer months. ABOVE: City Park (1955). BELOW: Depot Park (1920's). Sale Pavilion The sale pavilion, which was built in 1906, was. located in the east end of town near the railroad tracks across the street from what is now the Frank Kaalberg residence. It was operated by W. F. Larew and Sons. The first sale is said to have drawn a crowd of about 2,500, with 179 head of horses bringing a total of $21,000. Opera Houses Before two fires in the early 1940's there were two large, well-equipped opera houses in Lone Tree. Many school activities, such as class plays and basketball games, as well as public dances and entertainment, were held in these buildings. The Grand Opera House was located above the Lone Tree Savings Bank building before the fire in 1940. It was a large room with a good stage and equipment. The Fisher Opera House was on the second floor, above what is now the Farmers and Mer- chants Savings Bank. A fire in 1 943 destroyed this building. Both of these buildings were first- class places for public entertainment. First Football Team TOP: Fisher Opera House (inside). BOTTOM: Grand Opera House. RIGHT: First Football Team. LEFT: E. N. Prentice. Leslie Holdeman, Louie Slaughter, Adolph Hots, Frank Hollenbeck, St. Clair Keve, George Klin� , Hearst Riggs, Alton Wolford, Everett Neal, Holly Johnston, Alfred Snrdd, Sheldon Forbes, and Maynard Douglas. E. N. Prentice, superintendent and coach, is entitled to full credit for getting the game of football started at Lone Tree High School in 1919. The first season was closed with a record of two wins and three losses. This was a fine finish considering it was the first year for the team. Captain of the gridiron squad was Holly Johnston. The line up for the first team was as follows: Right End--Alfred Smid, Right Guard --Hea rst Riggs, Left Gua rd - -Alton Wolford, Left End--Maynard Douglas, Right Halfback--Frank Hollenbeck, Right Tackle - -Loui s Slaughter, Cente r --George Kline, Left Tackle --Adolph Hotz, Left Halfback --Holly Johnston, Qua rte rback --St. Clair Keve. 14 Basketball Pictures and information regarding the first high school basketball teams could not be found. The picture at the right is of an independent team that represented Lone Tree on the hard court before a team (either girls or boys) was started in the High School. In the picture at the right are Paul Schmidt, Hugh Dunn, Donald Green, and Louis Slaughter. The other team member, Lacey Brinkmeyer, was not present when this picture was taken. Lodges and Clubs The existent lodges and clubs of Lone Tree and the dates they were organized are as follows: Abner Lodge No. 535 (Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons), June 14, 1894; Fern Leaf Chapter (Order of Eastern Star), October 28, 1896; Amega Lodge No. 728 (Independent Order of Odd Fellows), April 24, 1909; Hukill Rebekah Lodge No. 459 (Sister Lodge of the Odd Fellows), October 18, 1912; John L. Mumm Post No. 457 (American Legion), March 15, 1920; American Legion Auxiliary, January 28, 1921; Searchlight Club (a Federated Women's Club), 1912; Lone Tree Women's Club (a Federated Women's Club), 1950; Kens- ington Club (Social Club), 1912; and the Priscilla Club (Social Club), 1910. Fires Within 10 years Lone Tree had three fires which made it necessary for her to rebuild much of her business district. The first of these fires occurred on December 3, 1940, at 7:30 a.m. This fire, which was believed to have started by an overheated stove or a defective chimney in a barber shop, swept the west side of Devoe Street from the present site of the Lone Tree Savings Bank to the alley bordering V. Smid's harness shop. All buildings were razed to the ground with the exception of three walls of the bank building, which were later torn down as a safety measure. On August 21, 1943, another fire seriously impaired Lone Tree's business section. This fire burned the buildings from what is now the Farmers and Merchant Savings Bank to V. Smid's harness shop. It is amazing that Smid's shop escaped fire damages from both fires. The origin of the fire was believed to have been a rubbish pile in the rear of Krai's Grocery Store which was situated in the same location as the present Fellner and Marner Store. The third big fire took place on November 25, 1950, on Commercial (Front) Street. The fire destroyed the Case Farm Store and damaged several adjacent buildings. Although these three fires have brought disaster to the town, it has been rebuilt with many modern improvements. 15 MAP O t T Mt Original Plat 16 TOP: Commercial Street (1920's) BOTTOM: Intersection Devoe and Jayne Streets (1920's) Business Directory 1955 DOCTORS AND DENTISTS L. H. Jacques. M.D. George Zibilich. M.D. E. C. Patton. Dentist VETERINARIANS D. F. Mossman R. D. Elliott PLUMBERS AND WELL DRILLERS Harry Jarrard Marion Crawford Joe Luther GARAGES Midway Oil Company (Vernon Menzer) John Kinkaid S 8 W Motors (Clarence Smith) Standard Oil Company (Sam Sanders - Fritz Tagge) Conoco Station (Kenneth Meyer) D-X Service (Robert Petsel) Harry Cline Dan Duffey Harry's Home Oil (Howard Stock-Warren McGinness) Herman Harbison - Bill Gray Alvin Schnoebelen TAVERNS Speer's (Charles Allen) Hill's (Dick Hill) Douglas Abrams FEED STOREIS Swede's Produce And Feed (Edgar Johnson) F rank Hoskins Bert Doerres TRUCKERS James Larew William - Robert Pearson Kenneth Meyer Joe Mincer GENERAL STORES Harness Shop (V. Smid) Ross Dry Goods (Ferrel Moody) Drug Store (Les Fellner - Ray Marner) Gambles Store (Bob Dickey) BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOPS Gladys Lasek Jeanne W right Irene Cerny Sid Sidwell Earl Rife Ralph Slaughter INSURANCE Young Insurance Agency (Lloyd Young) Hudachek Insurance Company (Ralph R. Hudachek) Lincoln Mutual Insurance Association (Sidney Coon) WELDING AND BLACKSMITH Welding Shop (Austin Collins) Blacksmith Shop (Frank Menzer) NEWSPAPER Lone Tree Reporter (R. Stewart Bell) GROCERY STOREIS Graham's Grocery (Ivan Graham) Shelladys Grocery (Roger Stable) GENERAL BUSINESSES Yaro Lasek, Fur Dealer Lone Tree Grain fc Feed Corporation (Robert Musser) Oscar Mayer Stockyards Corn Shelling (Roy Strong) Attorney (Emil G. Trott) Van's Electric Service (Eldward Vander Linden) Salvage (Charles Doerres) Furniture fc Funeral Service (Sorden fc Adams) Eclipse Lumber Company (Harry Horesowsky) Pfister Hybrid Seed Com Dealer (Clayton Petsel) Appliance And Electric (Harry Brown) Cerny Implement Co. (Leroy Cerny) Corbett Lumber h Hardware (Bernard Corbett) East Side Cafe (Bill • Lila Pearson) Farmers And Merchants Savings Bank Lone Tree Savings Bank Dubuque Packing Co. (Dewey Gibson) Contractor fc Builder (Harold Yakish) Fisher Block After Fire (1955) Abrtmi, Douglas Adama, L. O. Alexander, L. and E. Alio � )', Delbert Angelsberg, A. A. Aahton, J. E. Aahton, Wm. P. Attig, Charles Attig, Emora Attig, Harry Baker. Fred Baker, Harry Baker. J. W. Baker. Orville Baumer, A. F. Bekker, Albert Bekker, F rank Bekker, Mrs. J. J. Bell. James H. Bell, Ralph Bell, Stewart Benell, Raymond Benson. Esther and Ellen Berry. John Bird. Emmett Boyd, Donald Brenneman, Harry Brewster. W. R. Brinkmeyer, Garold Brinkmeyer, L. E. Brookhart, Ernest Brown, Harry Brown, David Brown, Loren Brown, Townsend Buell, H. C. Buline, Archie Buline, Charles Buline, Everett Buline, James Buline, James, Jr. Burr, Dale Burr. Lloyd Burr. Mrs. Mabel Burr. Vernon Burr. Wayne Camp, Donald Carey. J. W. Carl, Miss Edna Carpenter, Charles Carpenter, Marion Cerny, Donald Cerny. Edwin Cerny, LeRoy Cerny, Maynard Cerny, Robert Cerny, Wm. Cline, Harry Cline. John H. Cook, George Cooper, Floyd Corbett, Bernard Corbett, Mrs. Dora Crawford, Charles Crawford. Donald Crawford. George A. Crawford, Marion Crim, Dayton Crim, Lyle Crim. Mrs. Margaret Crow, G. L. Crowe, Mrs. Eva Curtis, Lloyd Curtis, Mrs. Louise DeWulf, Modest Dickey, Robert Dodson, Cleo Dodson, Eslie Doerres, Charles R. Doerres, Charles V. Donham, George Dougherty, Robert Draper. Elmer Draper, Ivan Dvorak, Joseph Duffey. Daniel Duffey, Peter Dusterhoft, Julius Duffy. Richard Eden, Elmer Eden, Frank Eden, George Eden, Harold Eden, Homer Eden, Jamr a Flliott. Dr. R. D. Faires, Marion Fellner, l.estcr Fesler, Mrs. Cloe Flake. Merrill Flake, Raymond Forbes, Mrs. Charles Forbes, Daris Forbes, Elmer Forbes, Gerald Forbes, James Forbes, Lawrence Forbes, Lester Forbes, Ransom Forbes, Ray F orbes, T racey Forbes, Wayne Forbes, Wilbur Ford. John Ford, Robert Forwald, M. J. Fountain. Mary Galloway, Elmer Galloway. Elmer, Jr. Graham. Ivan Grecian, Paul Green, Mrs. Edna R. Green, M. Llewellyn Green, Oscar Gray, Wm. Griebel, M. R. Guthrie, Clyde Hall. Cleo HalUgan. T. J. Hamer, William Hamman, Cecil Hamilton. H. S. Hanson, Ted Hartley. Charles Hartsock, James Harty, Katherine Hasley, George Hawthorne. Mrs. Tillie Hawthorne, Harold Hayes, H. G. Hemstead. Raymond Henik, Donald Henley, Ethel Herring Brothers Herring. Elmer Herring, S. G. Hi nek, F red Hinek, Wm. Hinkley, Earl Hintermiester. Harold Hirt. Floyd Hora, Ernest Horesowsky, Harry Hoskins. F rank Hoskins, Paul Hoskins, Ray Hots, Charles Hots, Elmer Hots, Ernest Hots. Floyd Hots, Joe Hots, Raymond Houseal, Mrs. Anna Housel, Dean Hradek, James Hudachek. George Hudachek, Mrs. Joe Hudachek, Maynard Hudachek, Ralph Hudachek, Raymond Hudachek. Robert Huff. Roy Hughes. Mrs. Madge Idle. Bernard Idle. Wilbur Jacques, Dr. L. H. Jansen. Henry Jarrard, Eldon Jarrard. Harry Jarrard, Mrs. Margaret Jarrard, Leo Jedlicka. Leo Jehlc, Mike Jehle, Wm. J. Joens. Johonis Joens, Otto Telephone Directory 1955 Johnson, Edgar Johnson, Godfred Johnson, John Johnson, Mrs. Nels B. Johnston, Glen Johnston, Ralph Jondle, Clarence Jondle, Mrs. Emma Kaalberg, Frank Kasper, Paul Keeler, Robert Keeler, John Keeler. Keith Keeler, Mrs. Nancy Keeler. Stanley Kelso, M. W. Kilbourne. Dr. L. G. King, Lloyd Kinkaid. John Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Anni Kirkpatrick, Elisabeth Kirkpatrick, J. Lowry Kirkpatrick. Wm. Klein. Mrs. John Kline, George Kopf, Horace Krai, F rank Krai, Harold Krall, John Krai, Lawrence Krogh, Ernest Krogh, Paul Krueger, Mrs. Anna Krueger, Frank Krueger, Howard Krueger, Walter Kruse, Harold Latta. Alan Larew, A. James Larew, Jack Lasek, Yaro Lear, Joe Lennabaugh, Alfred Lena, Albert Lens, Arthur Lens, Ben Lena, Mrs. Ella Lens, Ernest Lens, Everett Lens, F. H. Lena, George Lena, Harry Lena, Herbert Lens, Ralph Lens, Vernon Lens, Wayne Lewis, Ed. Lewis, Edgar, Jr. Livingston, Wm. Loehr, C. J. Lorack, Raymond Lovestinsky, Ed. Lukavsky, Mary Lungquist, Mrs. Rose Lungquist, James Luther, Joe Luts, James McCollister, Mrs. T. J. McGinness. Warren McLean. W. L. McMahon. James McMahan, M. W. McMillan. Mrs. H. A. McSwiggins, F. J, Magruder, Harold Magruder, Mrs. Nell Maher. Francis Main, Melvin Malmbcrg, Lawrence Mirner, Ray Martin, Herman Martin, John Mathews, G. E. Mathews, Marsh Meess. Ed Meisky, Mrs. Ella Menser, Vernon Meyer, August Meyer, Emil Meyer, Kenneth Meyer. Wm. Miller. Fred Mills, Charles Mincer, Mrs. Amelia Moody, Ferrel Morgan, Mrs. D. V. Morgan. Glenn Morrison, Mrs. Della Morrison, Gordon Mossman, Dr. D. F. Mueller. Victor Mullinnix, Floyd. Jr. Mullinnix, Floyd. Sr. Mumm, Amanda Murdock, Clifford Muster, Fay Musser, William E. Musser, Harry Musser, Harold Musser, Mrs. Mae Musser, J. R. Musser, Robert Neal, Mrs. Everett Newman, Donald Nicholson, George Nelson, Mrs. Caroline Norman, Andrew O'Connor, Dan O'Connor. John B., Sr. O'Connor, John, Jr. Ogren, Carl Onnen, Chris Owens, Lawrence C. Owen, Wm. Parizek, Donald Parizek, Fred Parizek. George Parizek. Mrs. Katherine Parizek, Leonard Parizek, William Pearson. Robert W. Pearson, William J. Pearson, William, Sr. Pechman, Elmer Pechman, Wm. Perezek, Charles Perezek, Leslie Petru, Ernest Petsel, Clayton Petsel, Leon Petsel, Robert C. Pisarek, Joseph Polman, Albert Plum Kenneth Plummer, Richa.d Prialer, Frnest Prybil, Ralph Rayner, Bess Rayner, Mrs. Edna Rayner, George Rayner, Ralph Rayner, Ross Reiss. Harry Richey, Grace Rife. EarJ Rife, Mrs. Essie Rife, Raymond Ronan, James H.. Jr. Ronan, James S., Sr. Ross man. Mrs. Henry fc Edward Rowser. Melvin Sambudman, Gus Sanders, Jess Sanders, Sam Schaapveld. William Schmidt. Mrs. Enid Schmitt. George Schnoebelen, Alvin Schnoebelen, Herbert Schomberg, Cleo Schomberg, Harold Schlapkohl, Ed Schreiber, Arthur Schuessler, Arthur Schuessler, Harold Schuessler, Marvin Scott. Robert Seiler, Robert Sextan, Maynard Shelladay, Mrs. Mary Sherburne,F rank Shtngledecker, Carl Shull, Gail Stevers, Mrs. Tillie Skala, Frank Slaughter, Raymond, Jr. Smid, Mrs. John Smid. V. Smith. C. O. Smith, Timothy Smothers, William Snider. Mrs. Mae Solomon, Jasper Sorden, T. J. Soukup. Mrs. Albia Stewart, Gene Stock. Mrs. Clara Stock. Duane Stock. Fred Stock. George Stock. Howard Stock. James Stolley. Mrs. Minnie Stonebarger, Mrs. Wilma Storm, Harold Stout, Lee Stout, Scott Strong, Mrs. Sarah Strong, Roy Stych, Mrs. Stella Swailes, Lyle Swanson. Anton Swanson, Harry Swanson. Raymond Swartzendruber, Loren Tagge, Fritz Timmerman, Walter Tuttle, Clarence Ullrich. Mrs. Elizabeth Vander Linden, Ed Vickers, Allen Walker. Leo Wall. George Wall. Wesley Walters, George Waterhouse. Lester Watson, Leland Watson, Lloyd Weber, Mrs. Mary Werbach, Carl Westfall. Coyt Westfall. Lewis Westfall. R. D. Westfall, Steyn Westlake, Frank Wieland. Duane Wiese, Eugene Wiese, Herman Wiese. Mrs. Mabel Wolf. Kenneth Wolford. Alton Wolford, Edward C. Yakish, Harold Yedlik. Paul Yoder, Henry Young, L. H. Zibilich, Dr. George Ziegler, John Doerres, Bert Pearson, Mrs. Elmer 19 Bibliography Atlas of Johnson County, Iowa, 1900 Aurner, Charles Ray: Leading Events in Johnson County, Iowa, History. Vol. I, pages 306, 364-396, 456-476, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Western Press, 1912. Iowa City Press Citizen, October 2, 1931, “Fact A Day About Iowa City. Leading Events in Johnson County, Iowa, History, Vol. II, pages 30-39, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Western Historical Press, 1913. Lone Tree Reporter Files starting in the year 1892 through 1955. Reference material from the University Library and State Historical Society in Iowa City, Iowa, was also used. We are also indebted to the following people for giving us their time and informa- tion concerning facts about Lone Tree. Space will not permit us to say how much we appreciate it. Ashton, Edgar Attig, Charles Attig, Mrs. Harry Buell, Harris Cerny, Mrs. William Corbett, Mrs. Dora Crawford, Donald Crawford, Mrs. Julia Doerres, Bert Doerres, Charles V. Doerres, William Dunn, Hugh Eden, Frank Faires, Marion Flake, Homer Forbes, Mrs. May Green, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Herring, Elmer Herring, Mrs. Sam Johnson, Mrs. Glenn Kirkpatrick, Miss Elizabeth Krai, Mrs, Harold Early history pictures were reproduced by William Heatherington, West Liberty, Iowa. Krai, Mr. and Mrs. John Larew, Charlie Loehr, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lungquist, Mrs. Rose Menzer, Frank Meyer, August McCollister, Mrs. Julia Morgan, Mrs. Ella Mumm, Mrs. Lou Musser, Mrs. Mae Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. William, Sr. Petsel, Clayton Sherburne, Frank Sievers, Harry Smid, Ed Smid, V. Vincent, Mrs. Louis Werbach, Carl Wiese, Donald Ziegler, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zimmerman, H. R. Administration School Board The most important element of the administration of the school is the board of education. This body, working within a framework set up by local and state laws, makes the regulations by which the school is man- aged. The board, a group of five men elected from the community, con- siders applications submitted by teachers upon the recommendation of the superintendent. They have the final authority on the appointment of the faculty and other school personnel. The school board members are Garold Brinkmeyer, T. J. Sorden, R. Stewart Bell, Dr. L. H. Jacques, Carl Shingledecker, and Marion Smothers. SEATED LEFT: G. Brinkmeyer, President; M. Smothers, Secretary. STANDING LEFT: T. J. Sorden, S. Bell, Dr. Jacques, C. Shingledecker. 21 SECRETARY Personnel Mr� . Bird, the office secretary, manages the school secretarial affairs. She is best-known by her cheery greeting and friendly smile. Dorothy makes her home in Lone Tree with her daughter Joanna knd her husband Emmett, who is mayor ol of the town. BUS DRIVERS These men are seldom seen around the school building although they have a very important job. Each day they have the responsible job of conveying the country students to and from school by means of five buses. Left to right are Clarence Amish who has driven $ year; George Hasley, 6 years; Dan Duffey, 4 years; Harry Jarrard, 3 years; and Robert Dickey. 4 years. Llewelyn Green drove the bus 2$ years previous to his job as school custodian. Other than their school duties, these men have various other occupations such as: George Hasley. cemetery custodian; Dan Duffey, oil truck driver; Robert Dickey, owner of the Gamble Store; Harry Serving the capacity of school custodian is Llewelyn Green. His job includes a wide vari- ety of duties and responsibilities. Previous to his school employment, he was a carpenter and school bus driver. Mr. Green, his wife Lucille, •ua tneir two children, Rory and Josiln, reside in Lone Tree. Llewelyn was preceded in his position by the late George Kline of Lone Tree. JANITOR Every day, when appetising aromas ariae from the kitchen, we think of the cooks. Mrs. Mildred (Flake) Johnson, the chief cook, has been preparing the lunch menus and cooking for 7 years. Her assistants, Mrs. Esther (Benson) Calef. Mrs. Eleanor (Seering) Hora, and Mrs. Louise (Schlap- kohl) Forbes, have been on the staff 4. i, and 1 year respectively. These four ladies all live in Lone Tree. COOKS MABEL BROW University of low® BA Iowa State College MS American Institute of Commerce Indiana University English Girls' Team Chaperone Play Director Library Advisor Sophomore Sponsor ROBERT CAHA.IL St. Ambrose BA Vocal and Instrumental Music Freshman Sponsor GLORIA ZAJ1CEK University of Iowa MA Iowa State Teachers BA Commercial School Mirror Advisor Elm Advisor Senior Sponsor DEAN HOUSEL Acting Principal University of Iowa BS Mathematics Girls' Basketball Coach Football Coach Sophomore Sponsor JANE BAUERLE Iowa State College BS Home Economics General Science Junior Sponsor High School Faculty ROBERT DENNIS Iowa State College BS Vocational Agriculture FFA Advisor Adult Education Junior Sponsor ROBERT JAMES Iowa State Teachers BA History and Biology Boys' Basketball Coach Freshman Sponsor Classroom Snaps Study Hall in L.T.H.S. (Thia ia what teachera would like.) Study Hall in L. T.H.S. (Thia ia what it ia I) My fingera are all thumba. (Typing Claaa) Einatein the aecond??? (Chemiatry Claaa) Cut up that frog ! (Biology Claaa) How about a ateak? (Home Economica) HHHHEWlHffHE BBQQE! J Hffi 0 QqbcqqI Senior Class History In the fall of 194Z, seven members of the present Senior class started to school at Lone Tree. They were Gene Hasley, Tom Stonebarger, Jerry Stonebarger, Carolyn McLean, Ronald Krueger, Blanche Dusterhoft, and Don Werbach. In the first grade another member of the present class arrived. She was Barbara Horesowsky. Sharon Nelson joined us in the second grade. Somewhere along the way, Ronald Krueger discontinued his education at Lone I ree but, because he couldn’t stand being away from this wonderful class, he came back in the fifth grade. Patricia Keeler also joined our happy little group this year. In the sixth grade our class gained four new members. They were Sue Petsel, Sharon Tyler, Martha Stemm, and John Pechman. During the seventh grade the arrival of Joanne Prybil and Jerry Sanders brought the total number in our class to sixteen. Evidently we were not as green and lowly as some Freshmen, for we werenot initiated when we entered high school. Nine new members were added to our class. They were Rita Musser, Beverly Eden, Shirley Thomas, Sharon Musser, Darei Wieland, Ed Huff, Ray Meyers, Delores Hemsted, and Oran Hall. In our Sophomore year, Harold Hunter came to us bringing us some hilarity. Our Junior year passed smoothly with no change in the number of classmates. In our Senior year the 'Move bug really bit us. Shirley Thomas, Oran Hall, Sharon Musser, and Martha Stemm left us by way of matrimony. This, then, is the history of the graduating Seniors. Who can predict their futures? However, we know that they are well prepared to meet the challenge of the world which they are now entering. SENIORS Professor of SPONSORS H. G. Hayes Gloria Zajicek MOTTO Not Finished, Just Begun COLORS Mint Green and Silver FLOWER Mint Green Carnation COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Walter L. Oaykin Labor Economics Personnel Management University of Iowa Senior Class Officers PRESIDENT JOANNE PRYBIL Girls' Glee Club. 1.2.3.4 Mixed Chorus ........1,2 Girls' Sextette .... 2,3 Library Staff .... 1,2.3,4 School Mirror Staff. 3,4 Student Council........2 Class Officer .......3,4 Class Play ........... 3 Elm Staff ............ 4 SECRETARY CAROLYN McLEAN Girls’ Glee Club. 1.2.3.4 Mixed Chorus......... 2 Library...........1.2.3 Basketball (Mgr ).... 4 Class Play........... 4 Elm Staff ........... 4 Class Officer........ 4 TREASURER RAYMOND MEYER F. F. A.............2.3,4 F. F. A Officer... 2.3,4 Glee Club ......... 1,2,3 Mixed Chorus ....... 1.2 Quartet.............. 1,2 Class Officer ....... 3.4 Class Play ...........3.4 Elm Staff ............. 4 27 GERALD SANDERS Football. . . . 1 .2.3.4 Band..........1 .2 . 3.4 Boys' Glee Club. 1,2,3 Basketball..........1.2 Mixed Chorus. . . .1,2 School Mirror Staff.1 ,2 Baseball............3,4 Band (Mgr.).........3.4 Class Play..........3,4 Elm Staff.............4 Track.................1 DELORES HEMSTED Girls' Glee Club. . . .4 Elm Staff..........4 Class Play.........4 BEVERLY EDEN Student Council. ... 1 Class Officer.........2 School Mirror Staff.........-2.3.4 Library Staff. 1 .2,3.4 Girls' Glee Club. . . . 1 .2.3.4 Mixed Chorus..........2 Class Play..........3,4 Elm Staff.............4 RONALD KRUEGER Basketball. . . .1,2,3 Baseball..........1,2,3 F. F. A...........2,3.4 Boys Glee Cluo. . .1.2 Mixed Chorus. . . .1.2 Class Play............3 Elm Staff.............4 JERRY STONEBARGER Baseball. . . .1 .2.3.4 Basketball. . .1 ,2 . 3,4 Football. . . . 1 .2 . 3.4 Track...............1 Boys Glee Club. . 1,2 Elm Staff...........4 School Mirror Staff...........1,2 Class Play...........3 Class Officer. ... 1 .2 Student Council. . .1,2 28 SHARON NELSON Library Staff. 1 ,2,3.4 School Mirror Staff.........2.3.4 Cheerleader. . .2,3,4 Basketball. ..... .2 Class Officer. . . .2,3 Student Council. ... 4 Band..............J ,2 Elm Staff...........4 Home-coming Attendant.........3 Home-coming Queen. 4 GENE HASLEY Football (Mgr.)l, I , 3.4 Basketball. . .1 .2.3.4 Baseball. . . .1 .2.3,4 Band...........1 .2.3.4 Class Play..........3,4 Elm Staff.............4 SHAROtf TYLER Cheerleader...........4 Majorette...........3,4 Drum Majorette Assistant.........2 Library Staff. . .2,3,4 Class Play..........3.4 School Mirror Staff.........2.3.4 Girls Glee Club. . . .3 Elm Staff.............4 SANDRA PETSEL Band...........1 .2.3.4 Girls Sextette. . . 3.4 Girls Glee Club.2,3,4 Mixed Ouartette. . . .4 Mixed Chorus. . . 1,2 Boys' Glee Club (Acc.)3 Boys Quartette (Acc.)3 Library Staff. . . .1,2 School Mirror Staff...........2,3 Class Play..........3.4 Elm Staff............4 JOHN PECHMAN Basketball. . .1,2,3,4 Baseball. . . .1 .2.3.4 Band...........1 .2,3.4 Class Officer. . .1,2,3 Elm Staff.............4 Class Play...........3.4 F. F. A...........2.3.4 F. F. A. Officer. 2,3,4 Student Council. ... 4 BLANCHE DUSTERHOFT Basketball. . . 1 .2,3,4 Elm Staff.............4 School Mirror Staff. . . . 1 .2.3,4 Library Staff. . 2,3,4 Class Play..........3.4 29 PATRICIA KEELER Cheerleader. .1,2,3,4 Basketball...........2.4 Class Play.............3 Girls Glee Club. .3,4 School Mirror Staff..........2.3,4 Library Staff. . 2.3.4 Elm Staff..............4 DONALD WERBACH Band........1.2.3.4 T. F. A.........2.3.4 F. F. A. Officer. . J .4 Class Play..........4 Elm Staff...........4 BARBARA HORESOWSKY Girls' Glee Club. . . . I ,2.3.4 Mixed Chorus........2 Band.........1.2.3.4 School Mirror Staff........2.3.4 Library Staff. 1 ,2,3.4 Student Council. 3 Home-coming Attendant........3 Elm Staff...........4 RITA MUSSER Girls Glee Club. . . .1 School Mirror Staff.3,4 Library Staff. . 2,3,4 Elm Staff..............4 EDWARD HUFF Football. . . .1 .2.3.4 Track................1 Basketball. . .1 ,2.3.4 Baseball..........1,3,4 Boys' Glee Club. ... 1 Class Play............3 Elm Staff............4 Home-coming King. . .4 DAREL WIELAND Track (Mgr.)........ F. F. A..........2.3. F. F. A. Officer. . . . Class Play......... Elm Staff........... 30 JUNIORS D. HARTSOCK President G. LUNGQUIST Vice- President K. CRAWFORD Secretary G. MINCER T reasurer L. FORBES D. 1PSEN R. KUNE A. HUNTER S. MALMBERG C. HOTZ S. KING M. KRAL W. HUFF J. LEAR B. SWAILS J. FORBES C. YEDLiK J. FRANK J. FORD E. SKA LA N. PEARSON G. RAYNER R. SWAILS J. WESTLAKE L. ATTIG Not Shown: G. CRAWFORD 31 SOPHOMORES G. YAKISH President M. PECHMAN Vice- President L. WIELAND Secretary L. EDEN T reasurer D. KUNE K. MUSSER J. HUDACHEK J. EDEN T. DAWSON C- WIELAND Y. HORA E. HALL P. LENZ K. MURDOCK E. LENZ J. MUSSER S. LENZ M. HOTZ N. JARRARC R. POLMAN J. JOHNSTON D. KIRKPATRICK R. HOSPODARSKY D. NELSON G. MINCER President FRESHMEN M. ROWSER Vice- President R. BELL Secretary E. PRYBIL Treasurer R. LENZ R. JOHNSTON R. SCHOMBERG R. PRIZLER S. POLMAN J. KINKAID A. COLLINS G. HOTZ L. MURPHY C. BULINE R. HEMSTED C. RAYNER L. HANKS K. CORBETT J. KELSO D. SWARTZENDRUBER J. SWAILS Hi K. SWEETING J. HOSPODARSKY A. DOERRES L. MUSSER 33 B. DAWSON D. HARTSOCK G. HERRING J. YAKISH E. LOAN N. BELL Eighth Grade Sixth Grade D. CURTIS O. J. RHODES B. A. Goshen College University of Iowa J. JOHNSON J. PEARSON J. PEARSON M.DUSTERHOFT J. LENZ R. LENZ R. STAHLE B. REILLEY D. KRUEGER G. JARRARD J. SLAUGHTER D. MOSSMAN M. VICKERS MALONE J. CRAWFORD S. HORAK G. MORGAN D. MULLINNIX 34 M. MORRISON D. SMITH E. REISS R. CRAWFORD R. HAYES L. MINCER Seventh Grade CARRIE ELLEN STANLEY B.A., M.A., University of Iowa Miss Carrie Ellen Stanley is a con- sultant in language problems. Retired from teaching communication skills and a pioneer in the Writing Clinic at the University of Iowa, she came to Lone Tree without salary. To help out she is also teaching seventh and eighth grade language. K. HUDACHEK B. COLLINS R. HUDACHEK J. CARPENTER C. BELL M. LENZ T. HUBBARD G. SLAUGHTER R. CARPENTER K. MUSSER J. MEYERS S. ROWSER L. KRAL L. PLUM T. MOODY L. KOCH D. MENZER 35 Sixth Grade R. HORAK MRS. CLARA SCHILLER E. CORBETT Iowa Wesleyan College A. YAKISH E. JOHNSON J. MEYER R. MOSSMAN D. KUNE C. KARNES L. FORBES N. MORRISON C. MULUNNIX D. LOVETINSKY B. MALONE L. FORBES D. GUTHRIE S. MORGAN J. WESTFALL M. COLUNS R. CERNY D. HALL B. BEKKER C. BELL C. SWEETING L. PLUM M. PECHMAN L. FORBES 36 Fifth Grade E. SCHULL MRS. DOROTHY K1LBOURNE B. A. University of lows N. RICHARDS B. PRYBIL R. SCHREIBER 3. SWARTZENDRUBER D. CORBETT M. HERRING P. HUDACHEK D. SCHUESSLER B. CARPENTER F. BEKKER P. HARTSOCK E. HAYES A. KRUEGER D. FELLNER M. HANKS M. STOCK D. SPENCER D. HUDACHEK S. DAWSON L. SWAILS C. GUTHRIE D. HARTSOCK D. HUBBARD N. BELL B. HORA S. COLLINS J. KINKAID S. STOCK J. JONDLE 37 Fourth Grade E. BRINKMEYER G. MORRISON MRS. CECILIA HERRING State Teachers College University of Iowa Muscatine Junior College K. PARIZEK D. MEYERS S. PECHMAN D. LENZ E. HOTZ R. FLAKE E. REISS D. KRUEGER M. MEYER L. HANKS L. NORMAN M. FORBES Third Grade D. HOTZ D. YOCUM MRS. CLAREEN ARNOLD A. A. Iowa Wesleyan San Bernardino Valley College C. MUSSER D. MUSSER S. NORMAN G. HUBBARD C. JOHNSTON J. CERNY J. JOHNSON D. FORBES R. CERNY R.SLAUGHTER J. FARNSWORTH B. JONDLE N. ROWSER J. DUSTERHOFT L. KIRKPATRICK A. KOCK J. LATTA C.SPENCER D. LENZ S. ELUOTT L. SCHAAPVELD L. BELL K. SCHREIBER T. GUTHRIE 39 Second Grade J. SCHUESSLER MRS. ANN JOHNSTON C MINCER B. A. University o( Iowa State Teachers College Iowa State College T. ALLEN J. HOTZ M. MILLER D. HOT7 P. HORA C. CORBETT A. STOCK G. MURDOCK C. JACQUES D. SCHNOEBELEN D. LEWIS A. KASPER J. RICHARDS S. SORDEN R. ZIBIUCH J. BURR 'Z ' P. FELLNER S. BUIJNE R.HEATH J. MORGAN J. BIRD R.KRUEGER I. LENZ J. BELL D. WILCOX C. PLUMMER L. MARTIN D. NEWMAN B. KIRKPATRICK L. STORM 40 First Grade R.GREEN MRS. JEAN CLARK S. STOCK Upper Iowa University R. FLAKE D.SLAUGHTER E. MUELLER K. BUUNE L. PLUM J. ELLIOT R. PLUMMER C. FELIO M. MILLER G. ZIBLICH M. KIRKPATRICK B. CRAWFORD P. YOCUM M. FORD C. SHINGLEDECKER D. MORRISON L. LEAR R. FORBES S. BURR 41 Primary B. HERRING MRS. GERALDINE PLUMMER State Teacher College S. MURDOCK I. ALLOWAY C. WESTFALL T. SORDEN L. CARPENTER C. FELLNER B. CARPENTER P. SCHREIBER B. O CONNOR M. SMITH R. MARNER S. HARTZLER M. KOCH D. FORBES P. JACQUES A. BURR D. MAHER J. HOTZ J. PLUMMER P. DOUGHERTY H. HANKS M. MORGAN S. CERNY J. BRINKMEYER 42 L. STORM C. KIRKPATRICK J. HEATH G. KOCH B. MOSSMAN Not Shown: P. WATKINSON 44 LEFT FIRST ROW: J. Hudaehek (Assistant Manager), K. Murdock, C. Hotz, D. Nelson, D. Kline, E. Prybil, K. Kaalberg, A. Doerres (Assistant Manager). LEFT SECOND ROW: G. Hasley (Manager), G. Lungquist, J. Sanders, R. Hemsted, E. Hall, D. Hirt, D. Hartsock, K. Crawford. Assistant Coach James. LEFT THIRD ROW: C. Hotz. T. Dawson, M. Hotz. J. Stonebarger, E. Huff, T. Stonebarger, G. Mincer, G. Watson, G. Yakish, Coach Housel. Football The 1 954 football season found the Lone Tree Lions with a host of lettermen, a veteran coach, Dean Housel, and a new assistant coach, Robert James. An all-veteran backfield and a line with less experience led the Lions to a season's record of 4 victories, 3 losses, and 1 tie. At the start of the season the Lions were expected to be one of the top teams in the KeWash Conference. However, due to injuries in both the line and backfield, they finished in fourth place in the conference. Two of the mose decisive victories were over Wapello, thedefending Eastern Iowa Conference champions, and Wellman, a strong rival for the past few years. Quarterback Jerry Stonebarger and End George Lungquist were placed on the all-conference team at the close of the season. Jerry Stonebarger and Fullback Ed Huff also received honorable mention on the IDPA and Des Moines Register and Tribune teams. SEASON RECORD Lone Tree. . . . Wapello Lone Tree. . . . Wellman Lone Tree. . . . Kalona Lone Tree. . . . Williamsburg. . . . Lone Tree (Home -coming) 7 Keota Lone Tree. . . . West Chester. . . . Lone Tree. . . . North English. . . . Lone T ree. . . . Muscatine Reserves. . . 12 Confe rence Record Won 2; Lost 3; Tied 1 Home-coming 1954 The home-coming activities of 1954 began with the traditional pep rally on Thursday evening, October 7, on the athletic field. The cheerleaders led the students through several yells as the Keota dummy burned. After several speeches by members of the faculty, the students joined hands to form the customary snake dance through the main street of Lone Tree. Friday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. the Home-coming parade was held. The Lone Tree Marching Band led the parade. The queen, Sharon Nelson, and her two attendants. Mary Krai and Leita Attig, riding in yellow convertibles, followed the band. The floats came next in line with the Senior float leading. This float consisted of four swings topped with a canopy. Sitting in the swings were Sharon Musser, Beverly Eden, Joanne Prybil, and Delores Hemsted, who were attired in pastel-colored formals. The theme of the float was We're Swinging To Victory ' and it was awarded first prize. The second place award went to the Sophomore float which was a long gold worm with the theme, ••We’ve Got Em Squirmin . Third place was awarded to the Freshman float. It represented a dairy bar and a large ice cream cone. • We ll Lick 'Em' was the slogan. The Juniors placed fourth with the theme, We ll Get ’Em In The End' . This float consisted of a bee in the act of stinging a stooped-over Keota player. In the evening the marching band opened the third ph se of home-coming with the Star Spangled Banner . Then they formed an aisle through which the Lions entered the field. While in the Gateway to Victory they played the school song. At half time the band performed before = n estimated 1500 football fans. The band formed a heart and played Let Me Call You Sweetheart in honor of the queen and her attendants who rode around the field in convertibles. The band formed the K for Keota and LT for Lone Tree. A marching drill was the finale. However, the loss of the game to Keota, 21-7, dampened the home-coming spirit. The coronation and grand march followed the game. The grand march was led by the king and queen, Edward Huff and Sharon Nelson, followed by the attendants, co-captains, Junior and Senior girls and the remaining football boys. This colorful event and the band following with music by Shirley Porter concluded Home-coming 1954. ATTENDANTS CORONATION GRAND MARCH Marching Band Marching band consisted of forty-eight members. This is the largest this group has ever been. The band marched at each football game, both before the start of the game and at half time. At each game the band presented a different routine and new songs. In the fall, the band journeyed to Fairfield, Iowa, to participate in the state march- ing band contest. Ten bands participated in this event with each band presenting a 15-minute show. Lone Tree didn't place in the contest due to a misinterpretation of the instructions. Freshman Initiation The traditional initiation of the F reshmen was carried out in the usual manner. Each F reshman was made to dress as a movie or television star. During the day they acted on the command of the Seniors and had to kneel and recite the initiation speech. They also bowed to the Juniors and saluted the Sophomores. In the evening a program was held in the gymnasium with the Fresh- men providing the entertainment. Following the program a dance with music furnished by records was held. LEFT TO RIGHT: Sentinel, B. Swaila; Secretary. R. Meyer; Vice -President. D. Werbach; Advisor, R. K. Dennis; President, K. Crawford; Reporter. C. Hots; Treasurer, J. Pechman. FRONT ROW: R. Prisler, R. Lens, G. Mincer, W. Huff. E. Kopf. L. Hanks. SECOND ROW: D. Swart send ruber, L. Musser, R. Luts, J. Musser, L. Wieland, D. Hartaock, J. Forbes, G. Crawford, M. Hots. R. Polman. G. Hots. BACK ROW: E. Prybil, L. Murphy. D. Ipsen. CL Lun quist, E. Hall, K. Kruescr, R. Hemated, D. Wieland, H. Hunter, R. Schomberg. The Lone Tree Chapter of the Iowa Association of Future Farmers of America s composed of 12 Freshmen, 5 Sophomores, 10 Juniors, and 6 Seniors. The Lone Tree Chapter was originated in the fall of 1952 with Mr. Robert K. Dennis s the adivsor. Any boy under the age of 21 years may belong to the Future Farmers of America. The purpose of the Future Farmers of America is: (1) To develop leadership. (2) To strengthen the confidence and develop the interest in farming of farm boys. (3) To create a love of country life. (4) To help in developing farm programs. (5) To improve the local, community, and the home conditions of living. (6) To develop co-operation, thrift, and schol- arship. (7) To develop character and useful citizenship. (8) To encourage rural recreational activities. (Q) To encourage improvement in scholarship. LEFT TOP: Wilbur Huff. Hog Project. RIGHT TOP: Letter Wieland. Dairy Heifer. LEFT BOTTOM: Jerry Muiier, Champiqn Market Barrow at Weat Liberty Fair; Wilbur Huff. Farm Shop; Gilbert Hotz. Hog Project; F. F. A. Green- hand Initiation. Junior Class Play--1954 ••EVERYBODY'S CRAZY By Jay Tobias Herb Stanley, Elmer Sneed, and Tommy Wilkings, three nearly-broke college boys, buy a summer resort hotel. To attract customers the boys advertise that the hotel water con- tains mineral materials and that Herb's cousin, the famous Eve St. Regis, plans to take a short vacation at the hotel. To top it all, they advertise that there is a treasure of $30,000 hidden on the premises. These factors attract Katura Katt, an old maid who dabbles in spiritualism, and her niece Julie who met Herb in college and fell in love with him. Mrs. Spooner, who has a case of nerves, comes to the hotel for a mineral water treatment. Then Godfrey Van Gordon, his wife Caroline, and daughter Cecilia come to the hotel for a general vacation. Adam Pottle, a bachelor farmer comes to dig for the treasure. Jasper and Gladiola, the colored servants, add hilarious laughter to the plot. William Bates, Libby Ann, the cook, and the messenger boy all contribute to the play. An exciting riot develops when Herb makes love to Mrs. Spooner to make her stay at the hotel, and Julie catches him. Eve St. Regis can't make her personal appearance and Tommy tries to do an impersonation. Adam Pottle makes love to Tommy and discovers he is not Eve St. Regis. Ketura Katt with her ouija board and spirits gives everyone the creeps . The Godfrey Van Gordon's, suffering from supposed ill-health, threaten to leave. Elmer, who is studying psychiatry in college disguises himself as a doctor and acts as the house medical advisor. He falls in love with Celia Van Gordon but cannot approach her because of his disguise. Then Mr. Bates, the landlord, wants his money for the hotel. The boys can't meet his demands. He dresses as a ghost to scare the visitors. However, he is caught. It is discovered that he has been selling the hotel and then scaring the guests so that they must sell him the hotel at a loss. The treasure is discovered and the three college boys divide it among themselves. Herb and Elmer marry Julie and Celia, and Tommy declares that he is going to buy a new pair of britches with his share of the money. CAST Herb Stanley..........John Pechman Caroline.......................Sue Petsel Elmer Sneed.........Ronald Krueger Cecilia...............Sharon Tyler Tommy Wilkins..........Gene Hasley Adam Pottle................Ed Huff William Bates. . .Jerry Stonebarger Gladolia.........Blanche Dusterhoft Julie Mather........Sharon Musser Libby Ann...............Pat Keeler Ketura Katt..........Joanne Prybil Jasper...............Jerry Sanders Mrs. Spooner........Beverly Eden Messenger Boy. . . . Harold Hunter Godfrey Van Gordon..Raymond Meyer The Ghost. . . . (Jerry Stonebarger) The Play Directed by Mrs. Mabel Brown Senior Class Play •‘NO BOYS ALLOWED The play begins when Rita decides she’s through with F red --absolutely--especially after she saw him kiss a blond good-bye at the airport. The blond is Fred’s cousin but no one believes him, so he breaks in on Rita's slumber party, which is strictly a No Boys Allowed” affair, and tries to straighten things out with her. Belinda persuades Rita to call in Keith and Harvey to guard the girls against any further intrusion. But the boys have a better idea and steal the eats, making it look as if Fred and Leroy are the culprits. Then Keith, who is anxious to date Rita for the school dance, has Harvey scare the girls while he dashes in and plays the hero. The only trouble is that Fred has the same idea to get back in Rita’s good graces, and has Leroy dress up as a ghost. It’s a mad scram- ble when the two schemers meet face to face, and madder still when a real intruder, the Midnight Prowler, who has been terrifying the neighborhood for weeks, makes his appear- ance at the same moment. The puzzle is solved when the girls and O’Brien fall out of the closet where Mr. Mid- night had hidden them. O’Brien explains to the boys that they have succeeded in capturing the midnight prowler for which there is a big reward. Fred gets back in Rita's good graces when Fred’s mother reveals the fact that it really was his cousin whom he kissed at the airport. CAST Mr. Midnight. . . . Donald Werbach Jane Baxter.................Beverly Eden Fred Dana............John Pechman Edwina Cook. . . Blanche Dusterhoft Nada Owens.........Delores Hemsted O'Brien.............Darel Wieland Harvey Smith............Gene Hasley Play Directed By Rita Baxter...........Sharon Tyler Victoria.......................Sue Petsel Leroy Doyle..........Raymond Meyer Belinda Elliot.......Sharon Musser Patsy Farrel. . . . Carolyn McLean Keith Garland.........Jerry Sanders Mrs. Dana............Martha Stemm rs. Mabel Brown 53 Library LEFT TO RIGHT: SITTING: B. Eden. M. Brown. M. Krai. FIRST ROW: G. Wfeland, P. Lena, S. Polman, L. Eden. R. Bell, R. Musser, J. Keeler, S. King, J. Westlake. S. Nelson, G. Rayner, J. Eden. SECOND ROW: N. Curtis. N. Jarrard, R. Hospodarsky. M. Pechman. S. Tyler. B. Horesowsky, C. Yedlik, P. Keeler. K. Musser, M. Rowser, J. Prybil. BACK ROW: N. Hall, A. Hunter, E. Lena, Y. Hora, A. Duffey. N. Pearson. B. Dusterhoft, J. Lear, J. Jackson, L. Attig. M. Flake, J. Kelso. Library Staff Beverly Eden is the chief librarian of the high school library. Mary Krai is her assist- ant and Mrs. Mabel Brown is the advisor. This year our library was reorganized. Each book was indexed by author, subject, title, and see-also cards. The Standard Catalog for High School Libraries was used as a guide. Books were repaired, and 12 new magazine covers were bought. Both a new magazine and a new paper rack were built by the vocational agriculture department. The library has purchased several new reference books. Among these are: 1. Who's Who In America 2. Biographical Dictionary 3. Emily Post's Etiquette 4. Geographical Dictionary Five Freshman girls, as a ization. They are Rae Bell, R ow se r. 5. Information Please Almanac 6. World Almanac 7. Junior Book of Author 8. Abridged Readers' Guide To Peri- odical Literature. part of their English course, have helped in the reorgan- Jane Kelso, Cheryl Buline, Gayle Mincer, and Margaret CHECK-OUT DESK MAGAZINE RACK 55 Girls’ Basketball FIRST ROW LEFT: Coach Housel, M. Flake, L. Attig, B. Dusterhoft, S. Lenz, M. Krai, G. Mincer. M. Pechman. Mrs. Brown. SECOND ROW LEFT: S. Malmberg, S. King, R. Hospodarsky, L. Forbes, P. Keeler, K. Musser, N. Curtis. S. Polman, C. McLean, D. Nelson. Coach Dean Housel started with four letter winners from last year and developed a team that had many ups and downs during the season. Lone Tree defeated Tiffin and Shueyville before bowing to Oxford in the finals of the Johnson County Tournament. The Lionettes finished second after West Liberty in the Little Five Conference with a 4-4 record. They won the sectional tournament after beating Conesville, West Liberty, and Ataiissa. The girls were on their way to the district tournament at Mount Vernon when this book went to the publishers. Lone Tree will lose one member from the starting six. Therefore the prospects for another good team next year are high. BOX SCORE Lone Tree 48 Nichols 62 Lone Tree 64 Riverside 40 Lone Tree 30 Oxford 54 Lone T ree 31 Ma rengo 74 Lone Tree 55 Kinross 36 Lone Tree 31 West Branch 46 Lone Tree 35 Durant 38 Lone Tree 45 Wesf Liberty 68 Lone Tree 49 Wilton Junction 39 Lone T ree 49 West Branch 31 Lone Tree 44 Solon 46 Lone Tree 40 Durant 57 Lone Tree 78 West Liberty 74 Lone T ree 49 Wilton Junction 32 ABOVE: E. Huff, T. Stonebarger, J. Stonebarger, J. Pechman, G. Haalcy. BELOW; G. Lungquist. K. Crawford, O. Hartsock. Basketball Lettermen ABOVE: S. Lena. P. Keeler. G. Mincer, L. Forbes. BELOW: M. Flake, L. Attig, M. Pechman, M. Krai, B. Dusterhoft. Boys’ Basketball FIRST ROW LEFT: G. LungquUt. T. Stonebarger, J. Stonebarger, K. Crawford. E. Huff. D. Hartsock. SECOND ROW LEFT: Coach Jamea. R. Kline. G. Haaley, G. Watson. D. Hirt, J. Pechman, L. Wieland. THIRD ROW LEFT: V. Hayea. E. Prybil, R. Hemated. M. Hot . K. Kaalberg. D. Kirkpatrick. After the completion of the football season, Coach Bob James, five returning lettermen, and a host of prospects put together a team that had a very fine season. At the time this book went to press the Lions ranked third in the Eastern Iowa Conference. In the county tournament Lone Tree was defeated by Tiffin SI-45 in the semi-final round. Lone Tree won their way to the district tournament by defeating Conesville, Cotter and Ainsworth. The season record to date is IS wins and 6 losses. The boys playing their last season of basketball for Lone Tree are J. Stonebarger, T. Stonebarger, E. Huff, J. Pechman, and G. Hasley. BOX SCORES Lone Tree 47 Nichols 33 Lone T ree 47 West Liberty 44 Lone Tree 41 Kalona 56 Lone Tree 42 Wilton Junction 39 Lone Tree 59 Riverside 40 Lone Tree 47 Springville 56 Lone T ree 69 Oxford 31 Lone T ree 63 West Branch 48 Lone T ree 30 Springville 84 Lone T ree 58 Mount V e rnon 41 Lone T ree 43 U High 38 Lone T ree 63 Solon 56 Lone T ree 50 Mount Vernon 45 Lone T ree 60 Durant 71 Lone Tree 62 West Branch 43 Lone T ree 58 West Liberty 40 Lone T ree 54 Durant (Overtime) 56 Lone T ree 47 Wilton Junction 34 FIRST ROW LEFT: D. Hartsock, J. Pearson, E. Loan, J. Crawford, R. Hayes, B. Collins, L. Mincer. SECOND ROW LEFT: Coach Hayes, J. Slaughter. K. Musser. N. Dusterhoft, E. Reiss, S. Horak. D. Mossman, J. Pearson. GIRLS' SCORES Lone Tree 19 Cosgrove 18 Lone Tree 27 Cosgrove 26 Lone Tree 22 Solon 36 Junior High Basketball BOYS' SCORES Lone Tree 29 Cosgrove 24 Lone Tree 38 Kalona 21 Lone Tree 26 Cosgrove 25 Lone Tree 36 Solon 2 5 FIRST ROW LEFT: D. Krueger, J. Johnson, J. Yakish, D. Mullinix, R. Lena, R. Carpenter. SECOND ROW LEFT: Coach James. G. Slaughter, L. Krai. R. Stahley. T. Moody. M. Vickers. R. Hudachek. Cheerleaders LEFT: S. Nelson, P. Keeler, S. Tyler, and G. Rayner. Lone Tree High School had four cheerleaders. They were Sharon Tyler, Patricia Keeler, Sharon Nelson, and Gertrude Rayner. Patricia was our veteran cheerleader with one year of Junior high and four years of high school cheerleading. Sharon Nelson was next, having been a cheerleader her Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years. Sharon Tyler and Gertrude Rayner completed their first year of cheerleading this year. Sharon was a Senior and Gertrude a Junior. Our cheerleaders wore black skirts, gold blouses, and black sleeveless, V-necked sweaters. Pep Band The pep band, consisting of eighteen members, played at each home game during the basketball season. Their snappy music provided entertainment at the halves and between games and also provided background music for school songs. This band was under the direction of Mr. Cahail. LEFT SEATED: R. Bell, L. Plum. E. Lent, C. Bekker, N. Pearson. D. Krueger. J. Johnson, J. Yakish, K. Corbett, J. Hudachek. R. Crawford, and D. Curtis. LEFT STANDING: S. Petsel. J. Forbes. D. Hartsock, B. Riley. D. Werbach. and J. Sanders. 60 Elm Staff The Elm Staff was composed of the entire Senior class with Mrs. Gloria Zajicek as advisor. The information for the history was gathered by all members of the class and was compiled and written by Joanne Prybil, Sharon Nelson, and Beverly Eden with the assistance of Mabel E. Brown. The advertising campaign and sale of annuals was under the direction of Raymond Meyers with each member of the class helping him, especially the following boys: Edward Huff, Harold Hunter, Ronald Krueger, Jerry Sanders, Tom Stonebarger, Don Werbach, and Darel Wi eland. Those who wrote articles were Beverly Fden, Rita Musser, Barbara Horesowsky, Sharon Tyler, Carolyn McLean, Sue Petsel, Delores Hemsted, Blanche Dusterhoft, Sharon Nelson, Joanne Prybil, Gene Hasley, and John Pechman. Patricia Keeler, as well as those girls already listed, did typing for the book. Working with the editors on the layout of the book were Carolyn McLean and Jerry Stone- barger. Jerry Stonebarger also did the art work. If you look at the four pages of Senior pictures you will see the entire annual staff. The picture below is of the editors, Joanne Prybil and Sharon Nelson, and their assistants. LEFT TO RIGHT: SITTING: Sharon Nelson, Mr . Gloria Zajicek. Joanne Prybil. STANDING: Jerry Stonebarger, Beverly Eden, Carolyn McLean, Raymond Meyer. 61 School Mirror Staff The school mirror staff prepares the write-ups of events and the happenings of L.T. H.S. for publication in the Lone Tree Reporter. Editor Joanne Prybil and Assistant Editor Leita Attig write editorials for the school mirror as well as getting the news ready for printing. Sharon Nelson and Carolyn Yedlik are the typists for the ••paper . Basketball, football, baseball, and any other athletic event was covered by sports writers, Blanche Dusterhoft and Patricia Keeler. We in L.T.H.S. are all familiar with the work of The Sneaky Reporter although we don’t know who it is. Nancy Pearson, Mary Krai, and Ann Duffey write the interesting features on the faculty members, personnel, and Senior students. Besides helping with the feature articles, Ann Duffey prepares a list of those high school students earning enough points to make the honor roll at the end of each six- weeks period. In the music department we have Sandra King and Juanita Westlake covering vocal music and Barbara Horesowsky and Sharon Tyler writing the band news. Each week Mary Flake conducts a poll of 10 or 12 students in L.T.H.S. to get their answers on certain interesting questions. Mary doesn't do this because she's nosyj she's the Inquiring Reporter. Cecil Hotz keeps us informed about the Future Farmers of America. He tells us about the boys' projects, and interesting things that go on in the F.F.A. organization. Junior high news is reported by Judy Slaughter. Gertrude Rayner has charge of the Guess Who section of the School Mirror. By using the clues she gives us we are to try and guess who it is. The right answer appears in the following week's paper. Emily Skala gathers the grade news that is written by the teachers. The class news for high school is taken care of by the following people: SENIOR NEWS SOPHOMORE NEWS Beverly Eden Mary Ann Flake Rita Musser JUNIOR NEWS Judy Jackson Jean Lear FRESHMAN NEWS Gayle Mincer, Chairman Kirk Corbett Margaret Rowser Austin Collins Joan Hospodarsky LEFT TO RIGHT: SITTING: S. Nelson. L. Attig. G. Zajicek, J. Prybil, C. Yedlik. FIRST ROW: R. Muiier, B. Eden. G. Rayner. R. Bell. S. King. J. Weatlake. G. Mincer. J Jackson. M. Krai. SECOND ROW: N. Pearson. M. Rowser. A. Doerres. S. Tyler, B. Horesowsky, M. Flake. P. Keeler. K. Corbett. BACK ROW: J. Hospodarsky. J. Lear. A. Duffey, C. Hot . B. Dusterhoft, E. Skala. 62 raa� 9® Baseball LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW: J. Hudacek. G. Yakiah. J. Stonebarger. W. Huff. V. Hayes, D. Kirkpatrick, G. Mincer. SECOND ROW: T. Stonebarger, G. Hasley, J. Sanders, E. Huff, R. James, G. Lungquist, D. Hirt, J. Pechman. BACK ROW! A. Doerres, G. Hots, K. Kaalberg, D. Krueger, K. Corbett, A. Collins. This picture was taken before baseball season opened. After a fair season last year the boys are looking forward to a good record this season. With seven returning letter- men plus several prospective boys, Coach James should have a strong team. 64 Concert Band The Senior concert band consisted of fifty members. There was also a Junior concert band which was composed of thirty beginning musicians. Concert band was divided into a number of smaller divisions this year. This gave almost every band member the opportunity to play in a small instrumental group. Most of these groups entered the spring music contest. One of the events at which the band performed during the year was the school Christmas program. The Senior band bought new band uniforms last year and the Junior band took the old ones. This enables both bands to be well-attired. The existence of the band is due to the co-operation and contribution of the band members parents, the local businessmen, and Director Robert Cahail. CLARINET Gerald Yakish Carol Bekker Linda Plum Marilyn Jarrard Eunice Lenz Emily Skala Janet Swails Joyce Pearson Jackie Holland Sarah Rowser Carmen Bell Edith Rei ss FLUTE Barbara Horesowsky Janet Pearson Joyce Crawford Donna Mossman TRUMPET Keith Crawford Nancy Pearson John Pechman Duane Krueger Margaret Rowser Jerry Musser Verlyn Hayes Kirk Corbett Jim Yakish Lois Mincer Jim Johnson CYMBALS Carol Musser BARITONE Robert Crawford Danny Curtis SNARE DRUM Sue Petsel Sandra King TROMBONE John Hudachek Leita Attig Connie Rayner Lynn Hanks BASS DRUM Deanna Hartsock SAXOPHONE Gene Hasley Charlotte Sanders Rae Bell Gayle Mincer Bruce Kasper HORN Gertrude Rayner Jean Keeler JoAnne F rank SOUSAPHONE Don Werbach TUBA Jerry Sanders BELLS Jerry F orbes Vocal Music LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW: B. Eden. J. Westlake. S. King. S. Petsel. C. Sander., A. Duffey, L. Attig. E. Lens. N. Jarrad, J. Eden. C. Buline, R. F. Cahail. SECOND ROW: R. Bell, J. Keeler. J. Frank. M. Krai, J. Lear, E. Skala. J. Jackson. C. Yedlik. C. Rayner, J. Kelso, N. Curtis. BACK ROW: K. Musser, L. Eden, M. Rowser, M. Flake. L. Forbes, N. Pearson, D. Hemsted, C. McLean, M. Jarrard, B. Horesowsky, G. Rayner. Girls’ Glee Club The girls' glee club is an organization of musically interested girls of high school. This year there were forty-two members. Early in the year the group elected an accompanist and officers. Beverly Eden and Eunice Lenz, librarians, care for the music of the group. Secretary Nancy Pearson keeps the attendance record, and Rae Bell is the accompanist. The glee club made its first public appearance of the year in the Christmas program in that they provided background music for the Christmas story. They also sang at the state music contest in the spring. Girls’ Sextette The six girls who compose sextette this year were: First Sopranos - -Sue Petsel and Sandra King; Second Sopranos --Jean Keeler and Mary Krai; Altos--LaVon Eden and Nancy Pearson. The sextette, organized late in the year, participated in contest. The girls did a good job, considering the fact that four of them were newcomers to the group. Mixed Quartette Mixed quartette was organized in February for the purpose of singing in the spring vocal music contest. Vocalists of the group are Gerald Sanders, bass, Sue Petsel, soprano, Jane Kelso, alto, and Keith Crawford, tenor. LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Petsel, S. King, J. Keeler. L. Eden. M. Krai. N. Pearson. LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Sanders. S. Petsel, J. Kelso, K. Crawford. Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom -1954 The banquet and prom, following a Stork Club' theme, was held in the Lone Tree School Gymnasium on May 14, 1954. The first hint of the Club' was a white canopy with a stork on top which reached from the door entrance to the sidewalk. Doormen and a hat check girl performed their services, and guests were ready for a night at the Stork Club '. Black and white crepe paper was used for decorating and lowering the ceiling of the gym in a huge checkerboard design while streamers completed the sides. Black and white cut outs of top hats,canes, wine glasses, and cigarette packages were among the decorations placed on the side streamers in various places. One end of the club was decorated with artificial grass and fresh flowers, and four potted palm trees placed in the corners. At the opposite end was a large bar from which punch was served during the dance. The bar, with curved corners, was decorated in black and white with two large storks and other cut outs that corresponded to all the decorations of the side streamers. Above the bar hung a huge square covered with black paper which formed the background for the sil- houette of a stork effected by lighting. Guests were seated at tables of four which were placed in a free pattern along the sides. The tables were covered with pastel colored cloths, and candlelight from blue and white candles added color to the decorations. Gerald Yakish, who played the saxophone and clarinet, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Harold Yakish, at the piano, provided dinner music for the guests. The Junior mothers prepared the delicious dinner which featured baked ham plus all the trimmings and dessert of angel food cake and ice cream. Sophomores who served were Mary Krai, Leita Attig, Ann Duffey, Jean Lear, Gertrude Rayner, Bob Swails, Gary Watson, Cecil Hotz, Wilbur Huff, and Dave Ipsen. Gary Mincer was the head waiter. Sharon Wehmeyer was the hat check girl; Dave Hartsock and George Lungquist served as doormen. The girls wore short black skirts and black sleeveless blouses while the waiters were attired in suits and bow ties. Sharon Nelson was mistress of ceremonies during a short program following the banquet. Joyce Pechman, representing the Senior class, gave acknowledgement and thanks to the Juniors for the banquet. She was followed by a girls trio, Marlene Hoskins, Sharon Musser, and Joanne Prybil, which sang Lover, Come Back To Me , and I Don't Know Why . Sharon Musser introduced a few of the celebrities that were present. Sue Petsel and Marion Smothers harmonized on two songs, Some Enchanted Evening, and The Tennessee Waltz . Harold Hunter, with his assistants, Tom and Jerry Stonebarger, gave a short rendition of Dr. IQ's program. In closing the program Beverly Eden played, Memories . After the banquet the tables were moved to the sides of the gym. A candle, a bottle of gingerale in ice, and glasses were put on each table. Dancing was from 9:00 to 1Z:00 with the music provided by Larry Barrett and his orchestra. Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1955, of the town of Lone Tree, county of Johnson, and state of Iowa, being in full possession of our faculties, and wishing to dispose of our earthly properties, hereby set forth in writing the disposition to be made thereof after our g raduation. I, Blanche Dusterhoft, will to my sidekicks, Sandra and Juanita, the title of The Real Trouble Shooter of L.T.H.S. , as I won’t be needing it and they are well qualified for it. I, Beverly Eden, leave my interests in West Liberty to Marilyn Jarrard, who. we hear, also has interests there. I, Gene Hasley, leave my ability to sit with babysitters to Chub Yakish who has some interest along those lines. I, Delores Hemsted, will my Marine pen pal to Nina Curtis who has shown signs of interest. I, Barbara Horesowsky, will my blue eyes to Leita Attig who is fond of blue eyes, especially Sams. I. Ed Huff, will my football ability to John Hudachek so he can become Lone Trees star fullback. I, Harold Hunter, leave my good conduct and effort to Keith Crawford as he will need it in his Senior year. I, Pat Keeler, will my cheerleading ability to Larry Musser. I, Ronald Krueger, will my height to Cheryl Buline so her boy friend won't have to put her on the porch step to kiss her goodnight. I, Carolyn McLean, leave a few of my blonde locks to Mr. Housel. (Need we say more ? ? ? !) I, Ray Meyers, leave my singing voice to Daryl Hirt so he will be better able to serenade Rosemary Hospodarsky. I, Rita Musser, will my sympathy to those students who have to stay here another year. I, Sharon Nelson, leave my smile to Rae Bell so she will be better able to attract Eldon Prybils attention. I, John Pechman, will my Ford to Mr. James so he can get to Muscatine faster to see his sister. I, Sue Petsel, will my ability to go steady with two different boys at the same time to Beverly Swails who would like some advice. I, Joanne Prybil, will my editorship on the Elm and School Mirror to Gary Mincer who has promising abilities. I, Jerry Sanders, will the hub caps on my car to Mr. James who recently lost his. We, Tom and Jerry Stoneba rger, will our athletic abilities to Bob Swails and Jerry Forbes who will make good use of them. I, Sharon Tyler, will my diamond ring to Mary Krai so Tom won’t have the expense of buying one. I, Darel Wieland, leave my interest in Carolyn Yedlik to Gary Watson who has been trying to cut in. I, Don Werbach, leave my interest in Sophomore girls to Dave Ipsen who has similar interests. •Finally, the Seniors leave their co-operation, thei - music and dramatical talent, their athletic abilities, and their scholastic attainments to the Junior class in hopes that their accomplishments will be an inspiration to the future classes of Lone Tree High School. Signed President Witnesses 68 Class Prophecy NAME ALIAS KNOWN BY FREQUENTS RESULTS Blanche Dusterhoft Dusty Basketball Rabbit Hunting Game Warden Beverly Eden Bev Brown Eyes ?????????? Stewardess Gene Hasley Bean Personality Equipment Room Globe Trotter’s Mgr Delores Hemsted Dee Studying Study Hall Nurse Barbara Horesowsky Barb Long Hair Bill Matrimony Edward Huff Ed Devilishness Sharon Superintendent of LTHS Harold Hunter Hal Driving Any place but school Highway Patrolman Patricia Keeler Pat Cheerleading Jerry Another Mrs. Ronald Krueger Krut Height Beverly Christmas Groom Carolyn McLean Micky Shorthand Ability Study Hall Stenographer Raymond Meyer Rainbow Wardrobe Girls Fashion Designer Rita Musser Rita Remarks Home Housewife Sharon Nelson Nellie Personality Ed Beauty Operator John Pechman Johnny New Ford Hills Bachelor Sandra Petsel Sue Red Hair Night Clubs Opera Singer Joanne Prybil Prib B rains Dances Secretary to President Eisenhower Gerald Sanders Sam Dodging Teachers Leita Manager of Shellady’s Jerry Stonebarger St oney F ootball Pat Coach Thomas Stonebarger T om Sly Smile Mary Psychiatrist Sharon Tyler Hoppy Diamond Del June Bride Donald Werbach Don Flat Top Nancy Einstein’s Assistant Darel Wieland Darel Eyes Shop Janitor of LTHS 69 This brings to a close the 1954-'55 school year. I hope you, the readers, have found our experiences interesting and enter- taining. Though the Seniors are leaving, I, Mister Lion, shall remain for many more years. To the Seniors, I wish the best of luck as you travel through life. To the future Seniors and under- classmen I wish success, that you, too, may reach the long awaited day graduati on. Pictures By Mathews Studio, Lone Tree, Iowa Burch Studio, Davenport, Iowa Edward's Studio, Glendale, California Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa Iowa City Press Citizen, Iowa City, Iowa Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Reproductions by William Heatherington, West Liberty, Iowa 71 Published by Walsworth Brothers, Marceline, Missouri THE MOST COMPLETE LOCAL NEWS AND PICTURE DAILY FOR YOU AND YOUR 0 FAMILY The Muscatine Journal SUBSCRIBE TODAY “YOUR COMMUNITY DAILY NEWSPAPER Congratulations And Best Of Luck From Your International Harvester Dealer LAMP - REWALDT Muscatine, Iowa FELLNER MARNER Drug Sundries Wallpaper - Painl Fountain Service Film Developing Service Magazines Veterinarian Supplies Phone 24 Lone Tree, Iowa Fire, Auto, Casualty, And Life Hartford - Good Insurance For 144 Years Insurance For Every Need YOUNG INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 191 -R2 Lone Tree, Iowa LINCOLN MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION Lone T ree Farm And Town Dwelling Insurance Coverage Sidne Coon, Secretary 72 Our Very Best Wishes WEST LIBERTY To The Class Of '55 CO-OP CREAMERY FARMERS AND MERCHANTS COMPANY SAVINGS BANK “Iowa Gold Butter' Butter - Poultry - Eggs Flour - Feed - Salt f , ' |! m •• •+• © ] West Liberty, Iowa Lone Tree, Iowa LONE TREE SAVINGS BANK SORDEN ADAMS Oldest Bank In Johnson County F urniture “Over Half A Century Of Friendly Service Funeral Service till Ambulance Service Lone Tree, Iowa Lone Tree, Iowa 73 DITMARS, KERR AND COMPANY FUIKS Diamonds, Wedding Rings, Watches Silverware, Eyes Examined Any Lens Duplicated 220 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa Lumber Implements Hardware Best Wishes To Class Of 1956 DOUG’S COFFEE SHOP Open 2 4 Hours -127 South Clinton - Phone 8-0622 Our Slogan “Quality - Price - Service Office Phone 2 4 Seeds MUSCATINE SEED SUPPLY Everything In The Seed Line Field, Garden, Flowers, Bulbs Garden And Lawn Tools Muscatine, Iowa KOLPACK AUTO SUPPLY CO. West Liberty Muscatine, Iowa Get Your Auto Supply And Repairs From Us. You Won’t Be Sorry You Did. Compliments Of EAST SIDE CAFE DR. SCOTT. DENTIST Iowa City, Iowa Meals, Lunches, Fountain Service Candy And Cigarettes Phone 1 33 Bill Lila Agents For North American Van Lines Livestock To Principal Markets Furniture And Household Goods Moved Nation Wide THE BODIE LINES DR. E. C. PATTON Dentistry Hours: 9 A.M. To 12 Noon 1 P.M. To 6 P.M. X -Ray Service Office Phone 4 The Place To Buy Men’s Clothing RUTHENBURG CLOTHING CO. 118 3rd Street West Liberty, Phone 240 ECLIPSE LUMBER CO. “Every Building Service Our Building Experience Is Free Let Us Estimate Your Building Needs, Harry Horesowsky, Mgr. Phone 9 Congratulations To Class Of ’55 MEAD JEWELRY lOOF Building West Liberty, Iowa, Phone 60 HOSKINS FEED COMPANY Feeds Of Distinction B-P - HOSKINS I EEDS Phone 60 Phone 60, Lone Tree, Iowa CERNY IMPLEMENT COMPANY Your International Harvester Dealer For All Lines Of Farm Machinery Air Conditioners and Refrigerators Roy Gene - Phone 4 3 Lone Tree, Iowa Compliments of MEYER TRUCK SERVICE Local and Long Distance Hauling Phone 233 Lone Tree, Iowa LONE TREE GRAIN AND FEED CORP. Congratulations Seniors Farmers Service In ROY WUESTENBURG AGENCY Grain - Feed - Seed Fence - Fertilizer Insurance Service Since 1915 Phone 42 West Liberty, Iowa Lone Tree, Iowa C. DELBERT GRIM WIKEL TYPEWRITER COMPANY General Trucking Authorized Royal Dealer Anything and Everything 23 East Washington Street Anywhere and Everywhere Phone 8-1051 Phone 515 Nichols, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Compliments HERFF-JONES COMPANY Indianapolis, Indiana Of Class Jewelry - Announcements Medals And Trophies COLONIAL BAKING COMPANY Also: Athletic Letters Band Uniforms - Caps and Gowns Cedar Rapids, Iowa Annuals JOSEPH J. HALL, JR. 2029 E. Avenue, N.E, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 75 — Congratulations To General Insurance The Class Of '55 PAUL LUTZ ECONOMY SUPER MARKET Phone 2061 or 2161 Columbus Junction, Iowa Conesville, Iowa Say It With Flowers By EICHER PECINA’S MARKET Homemade Wieners Burkley Hotel Building All Phones 81191, low a City, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa LEONARD’S JEWELRY Watchmaker and Jeweler Best Wishes For The Future To All The Graduates Your Favorite Shoe Store In 128 S. Dubuque St. - Phone 7421 Iowa City - 126 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa REDDICK SHOES AL’S CAMERA SHOP HELEN BAMFORD STUDIO And Supplies Portrait And Commercial 106 East Second Street Muscatine, Iowa Muscatine, Iowa BLUE FLAME GAS CO. Peters Shoes And Ready-to-Wear Bulk And Bottle Gas For The Entire Family Water Heaters, Lyon Kitchens ROSS DRY GOODS Permutel Water Softeners Make Our Store Your Store Phone 234J, Columbus Junction Lone Tree, Iowa WEST MUSIC CO. Band Instruments - Accordions Guitars - Records - Repairing 14 South Dubuque Street Phone 3213 - Iowa City, Iowa EBLE Wonderful Selection Of Sheet Music Second Floor of West Music Shop CHOWN’S APPLIANCES VAN’S ELECTRIC SERVICE Skelgas Service, G.E. Appliances Home and Farm Wiring Crosley and RCA Radios and TV Electrical Repairs, Telephone Paints - Lennox Furnaces Service, Appliance Service Phone 88 Lightning Rod - Sales and Service Nichols, Iowa Edward Vander Linden, Phone 212 Compliments Of HARRY R. JARRARD IOWA MEMORIAL COMPANY Plumbing - Heating - Spouting Monuments - Markers See Me For Your Plumbing Needs West Liberty, Iowa Phone 8 or 49 76 BERT P. DOERRES Sergeant, Lassy, and Big Gain Feed, Poultry, and Eggs Lone Tree, Iowa STANDARD OIL COMPANY Quality Petroleum Products Call 102 or 54 And Our Truck Will Be There With Your Needs Sam Sanders Fritz Tagge Phone 102 Phone 54 LONE TREE LOCKER Custom Butchering Quarters And Halves For Sale Phone 100 Lone Tree, Iowa HARBISON GRAY Ferguson Dealer Automobile And Tractor Repair Phone 44 Lone Tree, Iowa Compliments of JEAN’S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 14 - Jeanne Wright Lone Tree, Iowa Compliments Of LONE TREE REPORTER The Newspaper Of Lone Tree And Community Job Printing Of Quality Phone 1 - Lone Tree, Iowa Bring Your Eggs And Cream To SWEDE’S PRODUCE Wayne Feeds - Occo Mineral Lone Tree, Iowa J. C. PENNEY COMPANY Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Ready-to-Wear - Piece Goods Home Furnishings - Shoes 101-105 East 2nd Street Muscatine, Iowa Kalone Old-Fashioned ICE CREAM Manufactured by KALONA CREAMERY Phone 154 _ Kalona, Iowa COOKS MUSIC SHOP Complete Music Service Instruments - Television Records - Pianos Muscatine, Iowa KALONA SALES BARN Livestock Markets Sale Every Thursday Simon Mullet Chester A. Miller Phone 293 Kalone. Iowa D. F. MOSSMAN R. D. ELLIOT Veterinarians Phone Lone Tree 70 HENDERSON’S REPAIR SHOP Wolverine, Grimarud, and Red Wing Shoes, Shoe Service Upholstering, Canvas and Combine Repair, Rug and Carpet Work West Liberty, Iowa Compliments Of BOB’S D-X SERVICE Phone 178 Lone Tree, Iowa Bupane Gas, American Kitchens Steel, Wood, Copper TV Sales and Service Admiral - Sylvania BROWN APPLIANCE ELECTRIC, Lone Tree SPORTMAN S INN Favorite Drinks And Smokes Phone Z 1 54 Conesville, Iowa It Pays To Shop At Penneys PENNEYS Always First Quality 118 E. College St. Iowa City, Iowa Congratulations To The Class Of 55 DRUG SHOP Edward S. Rose, Owner 109 S, Dubuque St. Iowa Citv. Iowa LOGHRY’S DRIVE-IN Open Daily Until Z A.M. On Highway 6 West Of Iowa City PAPENTHIEN MOTORS Sales And Service New Chevrolet Cars And Trucks OK’d Used Cars West Third Street Phone 75 - West Liberty, Iowa Compliments McKEE GRAIN AND LUMBER CO. Everything For The Farm Conesville Z081 - Nichols 3Z A. L. DICE AND CO. Building Material And Coal Phone 7Z West Liberty, Iowa JOHN B. BELL Local And Long Distance Hauling Livestock Specialty Phone 188 Columbus Junction, Iowa MIDWAY SALES CO. Columbus Junction, Iowa Choice Cattle Direct From Western Range On Sale At Smilies Private Yards Livestock Auction Each Wednesday FISHER MOTOR Pontiac - GMC Bottle Gas Hotpoint - Amana - Coleman DUNN MOTOR COMPANY Your Friendly Ford Dealer New And Used Cars And Trucks Columbus Junction, Iowa DUNCAN MOTORS Chevrolet - Olds - Buick Sales And Service Phone 186 Columbus Junction, Iowa SMITHCRAFT MANUFACTURING STATIONERS Fine Wedding Invitations Columbus Junction GAMBLES The Friendly Store Hardware, Tires, Batteries Soldering And Tin Work Shoe Repair - Bob Dickey, Owner Phone ZZZ-RZ - Lone Tree, Iowa CLARK STANDARD AUTO PARTS Distributors Of Automotive Replacement Parts 5Z8 Mulbury Ave. - Phone 1 3Z Muscatine, Iowa - Phone 131 For Fashions And Home F urnishings ALDEN’S - Iowa City, Iowa 118 South Clinton HENDERSON’S Muscatine Pontiac - Chevrolet Cadillac - Oldsmobile 115 W. Front - Front And Sycamore CORBETT LUMBER AND HARDWARE Westinghouse Appliances Phene 49 Lone Tree, Iowa SPEER’S TAVERN STERNEMAN'S Television - Air Conditioning Since 1889 Ice Cold Beer And Pop Clothing And Furnishings Friendly Service For Men And Boys Lone Tree, Iowa Muscatine, Iowa Well Drilling Electric Pumps And Repair Compliments of RED PAINT STORE CRAWFORD’S WELL DRILLING 214 Iowa Avenue, Phone 473 Lone Tree, Iowa Muscatine, Iowa Congratulations To MINCER TRUCKING (JOE) The Cla ss Of '55 Local And Long Distance Hauling MUSCATINE BUICK, INC. Phone 179 Phone 174 Lone Tree, Iowa SMID’S Compliments Of Work And Dress Shoes Rubber Footwear SID’S BARBER SHOP V. Smid And Son Lone Tree, Iowa Lone Tree, Iowa JOHN WILSON SPORTING GOODS COMPANY HILL’S TAVERN Athletic Equipment - Tackles With Every Good Wish For The Guns - Boats - Motors Class of ‘55 24 South Dubuque St. Phone 93 - Lone Tree, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa The Place To Go To Get Compliments Of A Haircut DR. L. H. JACQUES. M.D. JOE MEYERS DR. G. J. ZIBILICH, M.D. Iowa City, Iowa Lone Tree, Iowa Compliments Of Congratulations From DOUG’S WILSON SHOE STORE 127 E. 2nd St., Muscatine, Iowa Doug And Marion Abrams We Give S H Green Stamps Lone Tree, Iowa Quality Shoes Since 1854 OGILVIE'S I Si I Food Mart “Muscatine's First And Finest Supe r“ Mulberry At 4th THE BEACON ELECTRIC SHOP R. I. Howard, Lou V. Rittenmeyer 11 5 South Clinton Street Dial 8-3312 Iowa City, Iowa Congratulations! Class Of 1955 Rich Brand Meats Muscatine, Iowa LEVI SMULL, DISTRIBUTOR Always Choose SANITARY FARM DAIRIES Finer Grade A Dairy Products WOODMEN ACCIDENT ASSOCIATED COMPANIES M. O. Butcher, District Manager 201 Miller Street, Phone 326-R West Liberty, Iowa RAY'S TV SERVICE “Services Of All Models And Makes’’ 306 North Calhoun West Liberty, Iowa MILLERS DEPARTMENT STORE 11 0 E. Third Street Phone 52 West Liberty, Iovya WOLF APPLIANCE STORE Philco And Westinghouse Appliances, RCA Victor, Philco, Admiral TV, Shellane Bottle Gas Service, Phone 89W West Liberty, Iowa MARY A. LUKAVSKY, PH.T.J N.D. Swedish Massage Colonics - Zone Therapy Phone 2 32 - Lone Tree, Iowa Compliments Of GATES'lMPLEMENT COMPANY John Deere Select Service Phone 64 Ka Iona, Iowa WEST LIBERTY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Dr. Darwin H. Leighton, D.C. Appointment Only, Office Phone 22 0 Heartmeter, X -Ray Micro-Dynameter GRABLE'S FARM HOME SUPPLY Hardware - Paint - Plumbing Big Smith Clothing Fence - Roofing Phone 43 - Nichols, Iowa PIPER GRAIN MILLING COMPANY Highest Prices Paid For Grain Wayne Feed? Piper Feed, Feed Ingredients, Grinding, Mixing Kalona, Iowa SNAIR HARDWARE COMPANY Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Bottle Gas, Appliances Rapid Gas Phone 42 Kalona, low a AIRPORT MARKET Quality Meats Direct From The Farm Custom Butchering And Curing Phone Columbus Junction 2731 JOE PAILLIOTET IH Farm Equipment IH Refrigeration Ka Iona, low a 80 Yearbook Boosters Lupton and Toyne, Printers Muscatine Western Auto Supply Muscatine Meerdink Clothing Company Muscatine Brownbilt Shoe Store Muscatine Pittsburgh Paint Store Muscatine Service Optical Muscatine Coder Hardware Muscatine Holland Furnace Company Muscatine Carlson Flower Shop Muscatine Glass Smart Shop Muscatine Schiff’s Shoes Muscatine Lilly’s Muscatine Cohen and Gamble, Men s Store Muscatine Warren McGinness Lone T ree Lewis Westfall, Dekalb Corn Lone T ree Harry Cline Lone Tree Stewart Shoe Store Iowa City W agner’s Iowa City Ida’s Hobby Shop Iowa City West Liberty Grain and Feed West Liberty Miscel Sinclair Service West Liberty Snider Funeral Service West Liberty Farmers’ Supply Company Columbus Junction Morrison Brothers-Oliver Columbus Junction H. and L. 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