Magnolia Swaney High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (McNabb, IL)

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LOIS BUNTING - Student Council Del. 15 Class Secretary 2,45 Class President 35 G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Chorus 2,3,45 Cheerleader 35 Student Government Teacher 1,2,35 Band 25 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Rifle Club 25 Annual Staff 45 Newspaper 1,45 Na- tional Honor Society 3,45 District Music Contest 4. JANET STRODE - Class Treasurer 15 Class Pre- sident 45 Student Colmcil Del. 25 Store Manager 35 F.H.A. 1,2535 F.H.A. Treasurer 25 F.H.A. Presi- dent 35 G.A.A. 1,Z,3,45 Chorus 2,3,45 Chorus Trea- surer 25 Cheerleader 1,2535 Homecoming Attendant 15 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Newspaper Staff 35 An- nual Staff 45 Rifle Club 25 Student Government Teacher 2,35 District Music Contest 4. DONNA GRASSER - Class Treasurer 15 Student Govemment Teacher 2,35 Chorus 2,3,45 F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 F.H.A. Reporter 15 G.A.A. 152,35 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 2,45 Twirling 45 Annual Staff 45 News- paper Staff 3,45 District and State Music Contest 4. BENJAMIN DAY - Baseball 1,2,3,45 Basketball 1,2,3,45 Track 1,25 F.F.A. l,2,3,45 F.F.A. Vice- President 35 F.F.A. President 45 Magazine Sales Award 35 Class Vice-President 1,35 Band 2,3,45 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Rifle Club 15 Homecoming King 45 Student Government Teacher 25 Student Council Del. 4. BEVERLY HARLOFF - F.H.A. 35 Chorus 35 Play Prompter 35 Twirling 45 Band 4. JANET HEWITT - Manito - Band 1,25 F.H.A. 1,25 Mag-Swaney - Band 3,45 F.H.A. 3,45 Honor Society 3,45 Class Treasurer 35 Chorus 3,45 Newspaper Editor 45 Newspaper Staff 35 Sr. Play 45 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow 45 Play Prompter 35 District Contest 4. ETHEL MARTIN - F.H.A. 2,35 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 G.A.A. President 45 Chorus 2,3,45 Jr. Play 2,35 Sr. Play 45 National Honor Society 3,45 Twirling 45 Newspaper 3,45 Annual Staff 45 Student Govern- ment Teacher 2,3. ROBERT BLUELL - Basketball 1,25 Baseball l,3,45 Track 1,2535 F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 Sr. Play 45 Boy's State Representative 35 Homecoming Atten- dant 4. BETTY HAWS - Lostant - Annual Staff5 News- paper Staff 1,25 Class Secretary 25 F.H.A. 1,25 G.A.A. Reporter 15 F.H.A. 1,25 F.H.A. Recreation Ch. 15 F.H.A. Public Relations Ch. 25 F.H.A. Leadership Camp Del. 25 Student Government Tea- cher 1,25 Glee Club 1,25 Mixed Chorus 1,25 Band 25 All School Play 25 Mag-Swaney - Student Coun- cil Rep. 3,45 Student Council Secretary 45 News- paper Ass't. Editor 35 Annual Editor 45 F.H.A. 3,45 G.A.A. 3,45 Student Government Teacher 35 Na- tional Honor Society 3,45 Cheerleader 45 Home- coming Attendant 35 Homecoming Queen 45 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Glee Club 3,4. RUTH JENSEN-Class Treasurer 25 F.H.A. 1,2535 F.H.A. Public Relations Ch. 25 F-H-A- Parliamen- tarian 35 G.A.A. 2,3,45 Chorus 2,3,45 Cheerleader 1,25 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Rifle Club 25 Student Govemment Teacher 25 Homecoming Attendant 25 District Music Contest 4. MARTIN SMITH - Basketball 1,3,4g Track 1, F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 sr. Play 4, Rifle Club 1,2. CARL PRATT - Basketball 1,2,45 Baseball 1,25 Track 15 F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 F.F.A. Sentinel 45 Rifle Club 1,25 Stage Manager 3,4. ROY SMITH - Basketball 1,25 Track 15 F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 Sr. Play 45 Rifle Club 1,25 Stage Manager 3. SYDNEY SHEARER - Class Secretary 1,35 Class President 25 Class Vice-President 45 Student Council Rep. 3,45 Student Council President 45 Student Council Secretary 35 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 G.A.A. Treasurer 15 F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 F.H.A. Vice-Presi- dent 35 F.H.A. Public Relations Ch. 45 Chorus 2,3,45 Jr. Play 2,35 Sr. Play 45 Girls' State Dele- gate 45 D.A.R. Award 45 Student Government Tea- cher 1,2,35 Annual Staff 45 Newspaper Staff 1,3545 Homecoming Attendant 4. DONALD LUTES - Henry - Baseball 15 Basket- ball 15 F.F.A. 15 Mag-Swaney - Baseball 2,35 Basketball 2,35 Track 25 F.F.A. 2,3,45 F.F.A. Reporter 25 F.F.A. Treasurer 35 F.F.A. Secretary 45 Sr. Play 45 Chorus 45 Rifle Club 25 Student Government Teacher 25 Homecoming Attendant 2,33 Class Vice-President 2.

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WSW Mt'Call's Magazine announced today the winner of the annual Your Dream llome' contest. The winner was the former Beverly llarloff of Magnolia, Illinois. Petite Miss llarloff said she was shocked when informed her drawing and sketches had won the contest. The Dream llouse is of ranch style with modern furnishings.Beverly plans to decorate her own home, for which she has great talent as an amateur. The Floor Walkers Union today selected their new president, who is Carl Pratt, formerly of McNabb, Illin- ois. The salary is to be announced at a later date. The position was sought after by some of the most prominent members of the F. W. Union. Pratt has been noticed for his fast and up coming popularity in the past few years. Carl when asked how he started his career, which is fantastic ffor he rose from an unknown floor walker to become president of their unionl replied he started by being floor walker in Lou Swain's pool hall, which is in his home town during school days. Miss Sydney Shearer, has started a precedent, of being the first woman jockey in the Kentucky Derby. lt was released today by the r.c. fracing comm.l that there is no written law barring women from being jock- eys in the race. Sydney with her su erior riding ability will begin riding with a salary of lflfl of the winnings. Miss Shearer began her career in Illinois where she was the first female jockey. The University of Illinois announced today that Bob Bluell is the first man to graduate as a Home lic. tea- cher. llluell is to teach at his old home town high school. Iiob, the professors say, can prepare the most delightful 7 course meal and can sew like a whiz. Bob makes all of his own suits. Ile will be teaching both jr. high and Sr. high at MSIIS. Looks like the husband we've all been looking for girls, no worrying about cook- ing or making of the clothes. The National 'Art of Tractor Driving' contest was won this year for the first time by a woman, petite blonde on top of thatl The winner was Miss Donna Gras- ser of McNabb, Illinois. When asked how she felt upon being awarded first prize, she replied 'With the prize money I will be able to purchase my own tractor to drive back and forth to town. The contest was composed of not only fancy turning but the showing of over all con- trol. Donna says she will come back next year to de- fend her title. Ben Day is the most popular new comer to the enter- tainment world. Ben is a great imitator of noisen. The 'best since Mel Blanc, has been the critics re- marks. Mr. Day first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show imitating the noises of ducks, pigs, horses as well as voices of well known persons. This slight young man has a brilliant future ahead. Ben began his career in high school by making noises to amuse the girls in the study halls. Lois Bunting of Magnolia, Illinois, who is a stock broker, told reporters today that she has compiled enough information regarding depressions to predict a disaster for the near future. Miss Bunting, an ex-con- gresswoman, has revealed this to the papers following a remark by a statesman who said the world is free of the possibility of such a disaster. Lois is to debate the issue on T.V. and radio. APRIL 196 5 206 The New York Times announced today the winner of the National survey for the ideal secretary. She was found in the back woods of Illinois being a secretary for her father at the high school where she began her career of student secretary. janet llewitt is the most interesting secretary we have seen, her tasks range from filing invoices to sweeping floors for the janitor. Miss Hewitt was reported to the survey committee by a salesman who visited MSIIS. janet has been a secretary for nine years and plans to continue in that field. Con- gratulations to a hard working girl! The new pencil king, Don Lutes' today announced he has plans for displaying his vast collection. Lutes returned from Europe where he entered his collection in an international contest. When asked how he started his fabulous collection he replied that he began his collection in bookkeeping class. Ile was crowned 'pen- cil king' because he possessed well over 27,500 dif- ferent pens and pencils. Besides working on his hobby, Lutes is the manager of a 'do-it-your-self-ball-point- pen co. European reports inform us that Roy fRedj Smith is having his usual gay time while touring Europe. Smith, in case you are not familiar with him, struck oil in Ill- inois and is a multimillionaire. Red is said to have been seen in the fashionable night clubs of Paris with a different ravishing female on his arm every night. Ile plans to resume hunting in lion hunting in Africa. Martin Smith, author of the recent 'Antics of Small Children' won an 'Emmy' award for his television productions throughout the past year. Ile produces a daytime show for parents and is the co-owner of the Smith Publishing Co. The publishing company as well as the T.V. program specialize in the production of shows and books concerning child care. Ruth Jensen of Kansas City, Missouri, won the title Nation's Prettiest Teacher'. The pupils of her class entered her name in the contest which is sponsored by the Pinky Lee Show. Ruth is a blue-eyed blonde. Miss Jensen teaches the 3rd and fith grades. Included in her prizes is a sight-seeing tour of the United States. Ethel Martin, owner of the Martin Inc. fchain of gro- cery storesl has enlarged her business by purchasing the right to build in one of the most populated districts of Chicago. Ethel isn't disclosing the purchase price to anyone. This investment will add to her chain of other numerous stores. She plans to add a dry goods section to her other line of goods. Miss Martin is a very shrewd business woman. janet Strode, the famed international dress designer, presented her latest creations to the fashion world for next spring. Next week she plans to reveal the designs of the wedding dress of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier's daughter. Miss Strode is the personal designer for the late james Dean's mother who is re-marrying next fall. Dr. Betty llaws, a woman missionary, has taken an interest in the Pygmies of the dark continent of Africa. She is teaching the illiterate about Christianity. Re- cently she wrote a book concerning the life of the Afri- can native and her experiences. Incidently her recipe for bird nest soup is now available to the public. Mmm! S

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Sixttqen spirited juniors began the '55-'56 year in anticipation of the mdltiy activitiestxthat they were to sponsor and participate in. They began their yearfs activities by opening the junior Store. Ed D. was manager, DickEA., assistant' manager. During the basketball season cake draws and a Coffee! Hour and Dance were sponsored by the class. junior class 'members were quite active in FHA, GAA, FFA, Glee Club, Band and, Twirling. Two inembers, Lydia G. and Carol N. were cheer- leaders. AQ in previous years, the Juniors contributed greatly to our var- ious sports. 'Edwin D., Edward M., jim K., john H., Walter S., Arthur H., Bill S., and Bgert A. were engaged, in sports throughout the year. Five members were the annual staff and three on the newspaper staff. Sally W. and Carol N. were assistant editors tespectively. Sally W. participated in the Senior playin Carol N., Katheryn B., Nancy D., Beverly C., Lydia G., and Sally W. were selected to join the National Honor Society. The junior Homecqlrning attendants were Lydia G. and john H. March 23rd, class presented the Junior play and on Mayi 1,2th, was the Prom for the Seniors. Mrs. Hewitt and Mr. Maville were our class advisors again this year. by , X ll F 7.0 I951