Maroa Forsyth High School - Trojanaire / Maronois Yearbook (Maroa, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1939 volume:

As a token of our appreciation for the interest and encouragement shown toward us, we, the seniors of '459, do hereby dedicate this annual to the Pres- ident of the Board, Mr. David Dewhirst, who has loyally aided us throughout our four years. Miss Mildred Schulze pa Miss Maxine Beutke Mr. Forrest England Mr. W. Dayton Keyes Mr. Paul Swan Miss Edna Ulmer Miss Helen Sutton Miss Lois Bottenfield Mr. Melvin Nicol PIG te - a Pore _ Mr. 0. E. Myrvold Miss Mildred Faber, Sec. actenl?id® Helen Atkins-- Muley She seems so near and yet so far, Orpha Biven-- Orphie” Small of sta ture, de- cisive of mind, As nice a little girl as you'll ever find.” Dorothy Bowden-- Dotty Forward and frolic glee was there The will to do, the soul to dare. Betty Breighner-- Betsy T know her is an in- spiration, To count her as a friend is a real blessing.” Helene Cavendar-- Whistle” A111 must be earnest in a world like this. Naomi Cooper-- Hope” My words fly up, my thoughts remain below. Alberta Cotten-- Bertie I like a guy who treats me well and frequently. Clara Dobbs-- Peaches Such ways, such arts, such looks hadst thou. James Eakle-- Jim He leaves an empty tent in the athletic camp. shanti Norma Friis-- Cookie Teachers and classes are my only objection to an education.” Peter Haliski-- Pete” Tife is a jest and all things show it, I thought so once and now I know it. Ruth Leach-- Rufus Whose high endeavors are an inward light, That makes the path before her always bright. Ralph Mashburn-- Pop Care once killed a cat. I ain't bothered. Harriett Morgan-- Chubby My idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with me. Nigel Osborne-- Niggel Maiden with the meek, brown eyes. Aileen Pennypacker-- Snook T can't be bothered with serious thoughts. Raymond Pulliam-- Sam Men of few words are the best. —— +. ee Bonnie Reiter-- Twerp TY live and love and laugh and sing. A oe a rr a aE Ee es eee. eee: sthontirxs Evelyn Reynolds-- Count!ry Loyal and true and kind, Yet she always frankly speaks her mind. Virginia Shaw-- Ginny A giggle, a rush A shriek and a blush. Wayne Thrift-- Pete A boy you like to know, but have to know to like. “ Nelson Smith, Jr.-- Smitty The fairer sex attracts me not. Mary Wilkey-- Katie Honesty needs no disguise nor ornament. Betty Vantries-- Bett The art of living is fitting into your place, So your elbows won't scratch the crowd. Velma Meryman-- Robert Pray heaven, I may get my Bob. ‘D A 4 ee ET ae oe en AE — ae A ; ‘) 4 4 Se . . ‘ POLS Penh Sie ORAS teas RN ete - y ; itt i tatee Ss OSA “ye a AY) “ - � : ) ken) � ta Ay ‘ P jie ashi ten ATL itt Ay ih . CLASS OF '359 Class Officers; President------------- --Harriett llorgan Vice President--------- -Orpha Biven Secretary--------------- Ruth Leach Treasurer-------------- -Virginia Shaw Class Advisor--------liiss Maxine Beutke Class Colors--------- Red White Class Motto--------- - Character is the only true diploma. Class Flower------ ---Carnation Among a small class of seniors there are usually many honors presented to deserving individuals. The class of '59 was no exception. The first of these was given to Nelson Smith, our Valedictorian followed by our Salutatorian, Evelyn Reynolcs. Throughout the four years, both of these students kept in the lead by their constant hard work and ability. These students were close- ly followed by several of their classmates, Those with an average above 90 for the entire four years were: Nelson Smith--------95,.18 Nicel Osborn------ --91.78 Evelyn Reynolds-----94.15 Betty Breighner-----91.75 Ruth Leach----------95,.51 Orpha Jiven---------91,21 Dorothy Bowden------92.55 Helen Atkins--------90.06 Mary Wilkey---------92.00 . a S37 «AS ee ed ‘3m — — a - t_.) Tete 4 45,323 —_ ee - AT eee Petey, = ‘ —— 2 ae = Ss FE ° oa 7 4 ’ 3 au et Sas S oy Pe - Sols ts sae ‘J r | a , =2.348-) . A 5 LFEPA EO ¢ j eet Fe Ae = ne % =z =. % y s z a+ — £53 =— = ja = Ae is ” rv) : “ oe D _ —= DELE TE Va ‘D r Ss r oes Rs : Conn Ca SRS FS “a ‘ 4 Heel At a ae = . — —_— -— 4 —- Se +, os = , a eee = Vite y = 4 ws 2 = a 4 oo Sey AL eae - - - 4 yy . “ce a - “Soe ES oe en eh. SN =s= a ENN SS ADRES OAT RE ma : x OO. PLY sy OSD II DNB - =: Sa a ee EAE mat SENIOR CLASS EMBERS Helen Atkins G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,0,4; Hietri 1,2,5,4; Cantata 2: Bé G2 2,43 Class” president Q: Winning Schemers 3; Op- eretta 1,2; Beyond Reason 4. Orpha Bivens Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4; GA.A- 1,2,3,4; Operetta 2; B G 2,3,45 Orchestra 2,3, 4; Beyond Reason 4; Librarian 4: Vice ’ president 4: Commercial team 3,4- Dorothy Bowden GeAsAe 1,253,°.3; Vice president G.A.A. 4; Glee Club 1,2,5,4; County chorus 4: Opcretta 1,2; Hi Tri l 2D. 3,43. Vice president 4° Cantata 2,5; B G 2,5 4s Student council “9, 3,4; Vice pre- sident 3s Office girl Qs Winning Schemers 3% Cheer lead- er 4; Editor-In-Chief, Blue Gold 4: Ase't Editor, 3. Betty Breighner GAA. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; County Chorus 4; Hi-Tri 1,2; 5, 43 President, Hi-Tri 4s Operetta LS 328 eG ASS, 4; Winning Schomors 3: Vice president, 3; One act play 3 Boyond Reason 43 Helene Cavendecr Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4; GAA. 2,5,4; Operctta 2; Naomi Cooper GAA. 1,2,5,4; Hi-Tri 1,2,5,4; Cheer leader 4; Librarian 4; Boyond Reason 45 Alberta Cotton Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Hi-Tri 1,2,5,4; B G1,2,3,4; Orchestra 2,35,4; Operetta 2; Cantata 2-6 ? Clare Dobbs Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4; GAA. 2; B G 5,4. James Eakle Basketbell 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,5; Oporetta 1; Football 2,3, 4- Orchestra 1,2; Cantata 2; Hi-Y 2,5,43 Student Council’ B G 3,4; Winning Scheriors S: “Beu 2,5,45 Prosident 4; yond Reason 4° Ono ect play 34; Hi-Y president +4. Norme Friis HieTri 1,2,3,43 GeAchse 3,4; Commoreial team 3, 4. 2,3; Orchestra 2,3,4; Oporett, 2; o | . V4 a ay a ; “5 a MERE EES ETT ‘ . Na SS wa a . RR Me WANA NG LER EA SENIOR CLASS NMEMBEAS Ruth beach GeAcAs 1,2,5,4; Gloo Club 1,2,5,4; Operotta 2; Hi-Tri 1,2, 3,4; Studont Council 1; Cantata 2; B G 4; Commoreicl team 4. Ralph %¢shburn Football 2,3,4; Baskotball 2,5,4; Track 2,5,4; Operotta 2; Hi-Y 2,5, 43 Radio Club 1,2,3,4; Pop Committoo 3,4; Beyond Reason” 4; Commercial tcamad; Class Soargeant-at-arms, Le Harrictt Morgen GAA. 1,2,3; Gleo Club 1,2,5,4; Oporetta 1,2; Hi-Tri 1,2, 3,4; Camora Clud 1; Pop Cormittec 1; Centata 2; B Ga, 3,4; Choor leader 3,4; Offico girl 5; Class prosident 5,4. Nigol Osborn Operotta 1,2; Class Sccrotary 1; Orchostra 2,5,4; Cantata 2,5; Hi-Tri 2,3,4; GlooeClud 5,4; Commorcial toam 4. Aileen Poennyp,cker | Gleo Club 1,2,5,4; Operotta 1,8; HieTri 1,2,5,43. Geseael, 2,35,4; B G@2,4; Librarian 4; Cantata 2,ae Raymond Pullian Baskotball 1,2,3,%4; Track 1,2,5,4; Gloc Club l; Radio Club 2 a S- i-¥ 1,2,3,2; Hi-¥ Troasuror 13 “Football 2,5,4;3 Oporctta 2; B G1,2,5,4; “Beyond Reason 4; Winning Scho- mors Oe Bonnie Joan Reiter GeAsie 1,2,3,4; Gleo Club 1,2,5,4; “Hi-Tri 1,2,5,4; Comore Club 1; Operotta 1,2; Cantata 2,5; B G 2,5,4; Pep con- mittee 2; “Winning Schomers 3; Boyond Reason” 4; County Chorus 3,4; Class Socrotpary oe Evolyn Roynolds i ar 1,2,3, 43 GAA, lg Opcrotta 2; Cantata 2,5,43. Pop committee 2,5,4; Gloo Club 2,3,2; “Winning Schemors 3; B G 3,4; “Beyond Reason 4; Cormorcial team 5,4- Nelson Smith Student Council 1; Offico boy 1,3; Radio Club 1,2,5,4; Hi- ¥ 1,2,3,4; Comore Club 1; B 2,3,4; Claso Treasuror 2; Orchostra 3; Football Wer. 4; Backotbeil Ngr. 4s. = ‘ 4 _ 7 Uy a 7 4 S ee. ’ ‘ ee AON Saas MF. dh. “he . BAZ BOI ALE A IBIS IIIT EOI . = — 2 ; OA ee ee Oe, = —_ A, eG A eae : awe oi Se Ne en ee a A Sa 3 Le rc ENS he EKER RCE. a ben j Wayno Thrift Football 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Basketbell 2,3,4; Winn- ing Schomers 3; Beyond Reason ¢e Betty Ventries GALA. 1,2,3, 5,4; Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4; Operetta 2; Commercial team 4; B G G,4;s Librarian te. Mery Wilkey Hi-Tri 2; a, 4. Virginia Shaw Hi-Tri 2,4; Class Treasurer 3,4; Commercial tegm 3,4; B G 4. Peter Haliski 2,3,4; Vice president 2; Basketball ,2; Football 4; Bo- yond Reason 4. Velma Merryman tt, Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4,5; Librarian 2,4,5; GAA. 3; Operetta 3; B G@ 3: Home Economic Club le CLASS SONGS Sailing, Sailing™ Sailing, sailing, | To the island of success Though many a stormy wind shall blow We'll strive to do our best Sailing, sailing Out to the future seas Character is the ship we sail ipmates’all are we ! th iad Words written by: Bonnie J. Reiter ee te i 5. Sarewelh to Siee® (eae Farewell to Thee Farewell to Thee -i. : ...2, . Our golden days are coming to an end .. and we shall hope for brighter days to come | i � . � -Whenifriends shall, meet. again : (eo oe to ome CLASS OF 39! Dear friends! It's not goodbye, but just a hearty hello It's not as we thought those four years ago vhen we first entered our grand old high The only cloud was when we “would say goodbye. But now we know that we cannot always spend Years in our dear old high with never an end. Dear parent, we will have time to spend with you at last, Because our high school days will soon be in the past. In our little old world we have dwelt so long With a smile on our lips, in our heart a song. Put at last we have come to the end of four years Long? Oh no! Not as I look througk the tears. My classmates agree and add with a sigh, Yes, these four years passed too swiftly by. Too suddenly all must put our books away The sun has risen and set on our school day. Oh, Lower classmates, it is with deep regret We are leaving you now but not to forget. The support you save us for you never hid Your loyalty to M.C.H.S. It shone in all you did. Dear teachers, I hope you will miss us, too We have but the fondest of memories for you. All through our life through strife and care We'll remember your words you taught us here. Now we are saying hello to you out there For in a few short days with deep despair We'll leave our old high, and now we'll join Your more scrious, but hap� y throng. By Aileen Pennypacker eowoeot® - oor ? ore “ ” a, tah Ser ttre oT sey ZA Wh AK ESS “ 4 Y f: mel. vw ok Ze: Poke LE ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-chief--------------------.------------------ Dorothy Bowden Abs't Edi toreq-qnn-nncnn nn nn nnn nn ewe w nme ncn ees ennwonan Ruth Leach DUMINSGS Nand POlseaceda mace rece nee sepavonsnnswnunsines James Egkle Organization Manager--------------.-----------.------- Nigel Osborn Helene Cavender, Betty Vantries, Clara Dobbs, Naomi Cooper, Mary Wilkey Literary Editor------------.--- --- ------------------ Betty Breighner Ass't Literary Editor-------------------------------.- Velma Merryman Press Mana ger--------------------- ------- --------- = R,lph Mashburn : Raymond Pulliam Nelson Smith Pete Haliski Circulation Manager------- wee ee ene ne ne = = Helen Atkins Ass't Circulation--------- ee ee ee en we ee ee Pete Thrift Jokes Edi tornc3ncsonnsawe bbdeas ttt wnsencbesnee omens saebVelyn Reynolds Ass't Joke Editor---------+--------------------- ------ -Aileen Pennypacker TPEASUPCY = --- en ene ne oe eH ne ee Orpha Bivens Typists---------- A rn en ee ewe enn mw en nnne -o-----Virginia Shaw Norma Friis Helen Atkins Evelyn Reynolks Betty Vantrees Aileen Pe Art Editor--------------- Oe en en een een wn nnn -----=-Bonnic Reitor Ass't Art Editor---------- cere ren nw seme wewewenauaemecAlberta Cotton FRESHMAN On Sept. 5 we welcomed to our ran ks 48 freshmen and at the end of the year we still had 48. As their leader they elected: President-Paul Osborn Vice-President--Richard Irvin Ssecretary--Netha Perry Treasuror--Bob Reed Student Council. Members--Lyle Agee Shirley Karr Paul Osborn Norma Westcrman Pep Committce Mombers--Margaret Beasley Sarah Streich Bob Reed Russel Atkins Their class advisors are Mr. England and Miss Bottenfield SOPHMORES There are 31 members in the Sophmore class this yoar. They ellected the following officers; President--Donald Hartsock Vice-Prcsidcent--Nina Miller Secretary--Herman Gardner Trcasurcr--Leland Montgomcry Student Council licmbcrs--Jamcs Stoutcnborough Roberta Grady Pop Comnittcc Mcmbcrs+-Wanda Recd Bruce Mashburn Their class advisor is Mr. Swan a i NAS ANS oy eee. eet . oaovee - — ye C us sn Leuined ” ie . ‘ a ty Lehnene thee’ “ ) { ‘NN i ih Leta : r Hail a )) Ks we i. ” Chars AW Rw eee Ts i ‘ i iis 1h 3 s 4 ge y 4 Sms Ae 4 I oO Age y r 4 = ct r i ng) ifte ’ Fee - 17) Wg. catia SNES Be re Sse tes WS PEN ee ee e wt ES Se a a ee Et ES ok oe ee ee BE Fas aS Ee ie SRE OBR ae : he. x A ea . mM _ STUDENT COUNCIL _ The general purpose of the Student Cowumcil is to act as the representative of the student body in school government. The Student Council officers and members for this year were: President--James Eakle Vice President--Eileen Westerman Secretary-Treasurer--James Stoutenborough Dorothy Bowden Marion Vaughn Roberta Grady Shirley Karr Norma Westerman Paul Osborn Lyle Agee JUNIORS The Junior Class has the largest class in school There are forty-nine in the group. They chose the following as their leaders: President--Charles Lentz Vice President--Bob Raincy Secretary--Bill Schultz Treasurer--Verna Himes, Elizabeth Montgomery Student Council Members--Marion Vaughn Eileen Westerman Pep Committee Members--Betty Leinhart DeNial Vaughn — ii a0 «+. a =m —-, ‘et wr cali tall gE OO 7 ee a | graceree® 2} AY NY a NAN He YM: ‘ 1] ak ‘N Cer zi Sarr ) ‘ tt st ue AN aN i Hs aH BLUE AND GOLD The general purpose of the Blue and Yolg is to acquaint the people of the community, @specially the Parents, with the activities of school life. During the year seven copies are issued. They co- ver are issued. They cover both servousness and fun in school life ures in the Blue And Gola are taken mostly by our chief photogra-— pher, Nelson Smith, Jr. The pictures taken were candid shots of By advertisement, subscription, and outside money taken in for €ach issue, the Plue and Gold has been able to carry on its work, Staff Members: Editor in Chief--Dorothy Bowden Assistant Editor--Evelyn Bricker Business Managers--John L. Hoffman and Marion Vau Little AUPE y= 277292 229222299999 News Editor--Ruth Leach | | Reporters--Evelyn Reynolds, Wanda Reed, Calvin Correll, Margaret Beasley Literary Editor--Ning Miller Assistant Lit. “ditor--Netha Perry Press Managers--Ralph Mashburn, Raymond Pulliam, Andrew Tucknott Eugene Dial, Bobby Nick Hoffman Circulation Nanager-—Helen Atkins Assistant Circ. “anager--Mac Jordon Joke Editor--Betty Breighner Assistant Joke Editor--Fredg Burner Typists--Helen Atkins, Virginia Shaw, Betty Vantrees, Norma Friis, Evelyn Reynolds, Aileen Pe nypacker Treasurer--Ohpha Bivens Who's Who-—-Harriett Morgan Alumni Exchange--Clara Dobbs Society ditor--Betty Lienhert Assistant Society Editor--Shirley Karr Sports Editor--Billy Elliott Photographers--Nelson Smith, James Stoutenborough, Rollo Crouch Art Editor--Bonnie Jean Reiter Assistant Art Editor--Alberta Cotton . - - - : ” Fenty wate, . . — = — Sout a . ” a - . = aie +. . s � on™ - = ¥ ’ + . , —— — aot? 2 oe ae ™: = W = = 4 a a ee @ Fa, % : ee ers te Fad . -_ _ anny Me sal == . ae -— = 4 - oS ee ct et 7, “ 3% a se ae er + = a er nee ct ee eee Hi-Tri In the year of '33 a Hi-Tri chapter was organized in this school with Miss Halford as advisor and Miss Bell assistant ad- visor, ..Two years later Miss Johnson was the advisor, For the past year Miss Bottenfield has been advisor with Miss Beutke as assistant advisor, The purposes of Hi-Tri are: To help each girl attain for herself a character that is strong, unselfish, and true. To help each girl become better acquainted, To promote a spirit of sincere friendship. To promote courtesy among students. To help each girl win her way to unselfish success. The key words are: character, friendship, courtesy, pleasure and success, The watch word is Loyalty. The motto is, We build the ladder by which we rise. The emblem is a ladder with five rounds. Any girl attending a high school in which there is an organized Hi-Tri League can be a member. Officers for the year are: President--Betty Breighner Vice President--Dorothy Bowden Secretary--Naomi Cooper Treasurer--Bonnie Reiter Points are given for cooperation work of committees, special work, and topics for discussion, The Hi-Tri banquet was held April 21. There was a speaker from Champaign. a { OZ A a : fe | HW Be 4 ‘ } { Cte NN MAAN thn hee oo. Pan A — o � s mA YY ” ot OY Saye in +9 32% SS oe Veree PEARCE ER ANU EE RR RC Cs REESE ORCHESTRA The orchestra was groatly helpod the lattcr pert of tho year by tho addition of a few now students. The all oracticcd hard so that they. could vlay a few vieces just as a real orchestra shoulde Orchestra mombers are as follows: First violin: Norma Friis, Ruth Sutton, Nigel Osborn Second violin; -Phyllis ‘houas First Cornet: Janos Stoutenborough Seconé Cornet: Evelyn Bricker, Orpha Sivon Saxaphone: John L. Huffman, Billy Schultz, Alberta Cotton Notha Verry Clerinet: Edwin Daggett Chelo: herman Gardner Piano: losalie Leach Directed by hire Hess —— PEP COMMITTEE The pep committee is composed of the cheerleaders, and mem-=- bers elected from each home room. The activities uf this organ- 7 ization are: to boost school spirit, to arrange pep meetings, to take charge of Homecoming, to help advertise all games, and to help with the ticket sales. This year the committee held a drive on tickets which were sold at half the usual � rice. Over ninety percent of the senool bought ticket®s They planned the Homecoming which was a great success. They started a cheering section this year but this wasn't so successful. They hope next year to get a great deal more done. Those on the pep committee are: Robert Reed Wanda Reed Russoll Atkins DeNial Vaughn Sarah Streick Betty Lienhart Margaret Boasley Ralph Mashburn Bruce Mashburn Evelyn Reynolds Cheerleaders are: Naomi Cooper Bonnie Jean Reiter Harriett Morgan gine Dorothy Bowden Coach--Mr. Forrest England x Pep Committee Advisors: Mr. W. D. Keyes Miss Schulze a itl = = a = - - _—— Ce . t at % se - = ¥: CORPSE “Reet + a ee Bt aS oo erAw ct Sh = Se at Ow RADIO CLUB The Radio Club had its first meeting on Jamuary 10. The offic- ers for the following year were elected as follows; . Pres. Sam Pulliam Vice Pres. James Stoutenbourough Tressurer. Ralph Mashburn Sargent of Arms. John Crocker secretary. Nelson Snith The new members who were admitted to the clud were, Billy Stoutenbourough, Calvin Correll, Russell Atkins, and Charles Leach. The cloud has been haVing weekly business meetings every Friday eighth hour, and have been having night meetings every Thmrsday night for work on their personal hobbies. Mr. Keyes is the club advisor, ee ee COMMERCIAL TEAMS The Commercial Teams and Miss Ulmer have @een having s hard time = this year getting sny place. Miss Ulmer because of ilimess didn't | get to go with the teams to Lathan. The teams went to Warrensburg March 5 to bring back a few honors. They won second place as a school. The advanced typing teams won first Evelyn Reynold won first as an indvidual typist and Virginia Shaw ron second. The beginning typing team won second. Evelyn Bricker won third as indyt sual typist. The shortand team won second, Elizabeth Montgomery won second place as an indivudal. The teams went to Letham on March 15, they again brought home a few honors. The advanced typing class won first. Virginia Shaw won first es an indvidual typist and Norma Friis won third. The beginning typing team won second place as a team, The commercial teams went to Dacatur om April 15. The advanced typing team brought home the honors all by them selves. The team won second place. Virginia Shaw won first and Norma Friis won second. The Sectional contest will be held May Sth or 6th. The State contest will be held at the Unviserty of Illinois May 12th and 15th. is Ce eT — . . Ns 5 Z Ks . “= t= aan a os ; a? - SN w eee Oe pee Md A RA WAS GLEE CLUB Officers: President--Ruth Sutton Librarian--Ruth Leach Secretary--Helen Atkins The work of the glee club has consisted mainly in the pre- paration for the Christmas program December 19, the play, A Christmas Rose , and for the comty chorus in which 12 selected girls sang. It is hoped that the glee club will work as a more active unit in the next year. ; Girls in the cowmty choruss Ruth Leach Evelyn Reynolds Bonnie Reiter Ruth Sutton Jean Thompson “y Betty Breighner Virginia Johnson Dorothy Bowden Jane Lyons Bernadine Owens Betty Lienhart Margaret Beasley Ti = eke SB ; 2 ; ae Bee - ; SENS. Se: AN Sc ee 2 AO iM Lo A SMa SEE Sepa ee aa ieee ees WE: ee � - X : cos ee oe Ack Laka a a elk “ F.F.A. This year the F.F.A. has entered in many corn and grain shows. In October there was a corn and small grain show. In February they held their annual father-son baneuet.. They won the county exhibit at the Farmer's Institute. They also participated in grain, poultry, Fat Stock, and Dairy judging contests. A film strip was made including the various projects of the boys. Several of the school movies were sponsored by the F.F.A. boys. The officers for the past year were: President----Robert Rainey Vice President ---Charles McGuire Secretary----Poter Haliski Troasurer----James Stoutenborough LIBRARIANS During the year Sept. 1958-Jime 1939 80 new books were added to the library these included 45: fiction books. A recent edition of the Standard Catalogue and the Reader's Guide Was placed on the shelves. Mr. Persinger donated a set of encyclopedias for our use. Our periodical list includes 26 of the outstanding current maga- Bines. An effort was made to organize the back magazines so they would be available for reference work. Forty-six old books were rebound to increase their usefulness. A new file, made by Mr. Smith, was placed in the library in order that a more accurate check could be kept on those booka which were charged out. Those students.who served as librarians during the year were: Jean Thompson 7 ‘Wanda Reed Velma Meryman Freda Burner Orpha Biven Bill Elliott aD Margaret Beasley Nina Miller Evelyn Bricker Aileen Pennypacker Mae Jordan _ Derothy Braden Bernadine Owens Betty Vantries HI-Y The purpose of the Hi-Y¥ club is to create, maintain, and extend Mae i the school and community, the high standards of Christian acter. The HisY activities in the high school are conducted once a week. The business mectings are held on Wednesday 8th hour, and the recreat- ion meetings on Monday night. Questions which are of vital importance to the high school and to the individual member himself are discussed at these meetings. These discussion groups are usually led by members of the club. Various sp- eakers were obtained for these meetings. Mr. Russell, Chris Garriot, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Swan, and Mr. Englanc spoke at several of the meetings. Topics for the meetings were: World Affairs Sportsmanship Care of the school Conduct--our actions in society Personal hygiene School citizenship Athletic and scholarship awards teat Hercdity vs enviroment Ethics, ettiquette, etc Vocational guidance Personality adjustment Recreation Social hygiene Educational guidance Our, club had an important role in the organizing of the HieY dis- trict. “Bhis district includes Clinton, Degatur, and Maroa. This club sent delegateo to Camp Seymour to help plan a training camp for the Summer Session. Recreation has been well attended this year and as a result sev- eral Hi-Y basketball games were scheduled, A group of promising canidates were installed in the Hi-Y club at the school gymnasium on the evening of April 10. Officers for the past year were: = President---James Eakle Vice Presidents---Raymond Pulliam, Robert Rainey, Bill Schultz Secretary---Marion Vaughn Treasurer---Charles McGuire Chaplain---James Stoutenborough 5 rig hye epase cuiha ma) ros Bt at « od Me pth pei ved, Fon, oS ye ae a% Se a Lg Es, oe gt ee TPE ale ac} 7 � ae a a Pe. ‘ rt chulse = 7 § elists vpec Zeke a! —_———_——__——_————————..:. —_ er RA ST re - sooo” . “ aowooee ? “ weoo Tn i gage One el ons “one? I ALMA A : o a SE —————E , MTG: Ey EBLE GOES GE ERE ZB pst gs ae ee Gia 3 ET A Fe Os) AA eet PA pe % (Ap oe oe 8 ps - = % NS RENCE EE SEM BE Hips SK ie in i gO TMNT _ CLASS WILL AND TESTAMENT _ We, the Class of one thousand nine hundred and thirty-nine, of Maroa High School, of the City of Maroa, of the county of Macon, and of the state of Illinois, being naturally, after our high school course, of unsound mind and grouchy disposition and totally incapable of teking care of our large fortune, do hereby ‘declare this to be our lasttwill and testemcnt, to wit: In the name of common sensé;: First, after having passed so many tests, examinations, quizzes, and teachers, we are now going to pass from school entirely. We, therefore, bequeath to the school our heart-felt sympathy for its grief over the terrific loss it will suffer by our departure. Second, to the faculty we bequesth our deepest sympathy for the trials and tribulations which they have so bravely cndured during our four years in ii. C. H. S. Third: To the oncoming scnior class we bequeath our ability to eceuse noisc and confusion throughout their last year since they didn't socm able to do it before. We, the Senior Class of '39, do hereby bequeath our numerous possessions thus; ; tkins, bequesth my one precious dimple to Mac Jordan. ivon, bequeath my height to Jeanette Wendling. leave my ability to play basket ball to I, Helen A I, Orphe B I, Dorothy Bowden, Mergeret Beasley. I, Betty Breighner, bequeath my turned up nose to Betty Lcinhart so that she mey attract more of DeNial's attention, I, Helene Cavender, bequeath my whistling ability to the MeIlvenna sistors so as to help them in their radio carccr, I, Naomi Cooper, leave my leughing cyes to my sistcr Dorothy so thoy may be kcpt in the family. I, Alberta Cotton, bequeath my winning wceys with the boys to Virginia Johnson. I, Clara Dobbs, bequeath my red hair to my sistcr Hazel. I, James Enkle, bequeath my ability to get through class with- out studying to J. L. Hoffman bccause I think he studics too hard, , Norma Friis, will my typing ability to Martha Foulke so that she may get on the typing toom next ycar. I, Poter Holiski, will my baby blue cyes to Charles Lentz to hclp him in catching 2 faithful girl fricnd. I, Ruth Leach, bequeath my scholastic standing to Glenn Summers since I believe he will be V,ledictorian of his class. I, Ralph Mashburn, bequesth my place on the bleachers to my _ brother ae ae , Harriott Morgan, bequenth that to have and to hold _ with Same to Serah Streich so that she may keop Johnny. ale nce I, Nigel Osborn, will my ability to play the violin to Calvin Correll so thnt he may be Mr. Hess's star player next yoar. I, Aileen Pennsypsacker, bequesth my dancing ability to Frances Agce. I, Sam Pulliam, bequeath my track cbility to Charles Leach so that he may be star track man next yesr. | I, Bonnie J. Reiter, will my ability to talk so much and say so little to Rosalie Perry. - 3 I, Evelyn Reynolds, will my winning smile to Alicc Anderson. I, Virginia Shaw, bequeath my Ceclia g iggle to anyone that wants it and I hope there is ecnough to go aroufid. I, Velma Mcryman, leave my: stature to Freda Burner. I, Nelson Smith, Jr., bequeath my camera and ability to get pictures wibhhout anyone knowing it to Rollo Means Crouch. I, Wayne Thrift, bequenxth my walk, such as it is, to Frankie Crucher so that he mey always gct to school on time. I, Betty Vantrics, bequeath my temper to Fhyllis Thomas. I, Mary,Wilky, boqueeth my ability to be quiet cbout my work to Rueberts Grady. | =: We hereby appoint Miss Maxine Beutke executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness where-of we. heresunto set our scal this 26th day of May in the year of our Lord A. D, one theusand nine hundred end — thirty-nine. Signed, sealed, delivered and published as our last will and testement. (SEAL) CLASS OF 1939 Norma Friis, Virginia Shaw Ofpha Biven Relph Mashburn M. Beutke W. D. Keyes + 7 WW aoe Awe or oor “5e ae a . 0.1 “el ee Re = We = oO - —— 4 = 2 = 4 = 5; Se: 2 . ee 4 an - = ee a oe —s = 582 2 +. . ; FN In September, 1935, 29 students of Iaroa and its vicinity started to climb the Mountain of Learning, M. C. H. S. The Foothills they were to cross, their Freshmen year, were naturally started in a green way. They weren't used to mountain climbing but they did their best. Their guide or better known as their advisor was Miss Hallford. The ropes tied around their waists were very strong and were named for their teachers, Miss Bell, Miss Flugum, ifiss Garrison, Mr. Dubois, ir. Boll, Mr. Norton and Wr. Keyes. Their first Leader or President for the Foothill journey wes James Eakle, Assistant Leader or Vice President was Bonnie Jean Reiter, Journey Recorder or Secretary was Nigel Osborn, Sponsorer or Treasurer was Raymond Pulliam and Outpost Guard or Sar-ent-at-Arms was Coulter Larson. The two representa- tives to attend the Mountain Climbing Convention or Student Council were Nelson Smith and Ruth Leach. The first lap of their journey was started off in a good way by the Freshmen Weiner Roast held on the Parker Peak or Lovise Ann Parker's home. In the midcle of their journer across the Foothills one of the ropes ™ broke but was soon fixed by a new one. WNiss Garrison decided to leave then but iiss Johnson liked the novelty of mountain cli:bing. In March cveryone enjoycd themselves at a Kid Party. In May they dccidod to take time off for a picnic at St. horitz or Weldon Springs but a heavy rain caused thom to forget it and be satis- ficd to enjoy it at their night's resting place. Whon their first lap was nearly over they found they had rcached the end of the Foothills with three added to their numbcr. These were Evelyn Reynolds, Virginia Shaw and Peter Haliski. Aftcr a short rest they decided to travol on upward and sce if they could be as successful with their socond lap as they had boen with their first. Their guide, still Miss Hallford, advised thom as to the best trail to take. Their Leader for the trip across the Platcau or Sophmore year was Helen Atkins, Assistant Leader--Peter Haliski, Journey Recor..cr--Harricett liirgan, Spon- sorcr--Nelson Smith and Outpost Guard--Ralph Mash� urn. Three now ropes were needed. So they substituted liiss Grabb, Miss Zelle and Mir. Honscy for Wiss B0Cll, Mr. Dubois and 'r. Norton. Their Moun- tain Climber Convention's ropresentatives wore’ Jacs Eakle , mad Dorothy Bowden. Their numbcr was lessened to 25 because of the ravines and snow-slidcos. During this lav a skating party was held at the Coronado at Clinton, which is now the Moon Glow. At the ond of this purt of their journey overyone agreed that it had beon a very successful yoar. Even their guide arrced for she hee takon time off at Christmas to get marricd, me : At the beginning of their third lap thoir number was some- what increased and decreased also. Allan Patterson and Betty OO EE = - iD he gees - - ‘ i) FAULT Wa (ian at Ast - ‘ Me { rt Ty Me f — j re) = y é P 5 ee a. ™. ‘ ; S Ee A BAC y ' : ‘ : (ZZ Zee ts ab re ; me i oe 5 S . ; + we ie 4 Sin vet nd iS iytu het eT ui Wi) had � ate: mm } Sie Mn yin 18} tp iliven — 5, . _ ee Y ae: +c _- = PSs es 2s A pee A a ge CR GREE OIE hg ya _—). ae on genet. eck pan aoe . = � a? Aen “ye Ny ‘ al wrt) uN My: we = _ = Se Sreighner decidod mountain climbing wap fun ofter ell. Botty had beon to Clinton High during her Sophmoro year and Allan came to them from Decetur. They had a new advisor this yoor, Miss Ulnor, and of course, she was good ot advising too. Thcir Loader for the third lap through the Treoline or Junior yorr was Harrictt Morgan, Assistant Leader--Betty Breighner, Journey Recordor--Bonnic Jean Reitcr, and Sponsorer--Virginia Shaw. Two now ropes were nocdecd for Miss Hallford and Mr. Boll so Miss Ulmor and Mr. England were immediately put into uso.” Mr. Swen was also added. M. C. repres= entatives for this year wore Dorothy Bowdon and James Eaklo. The class was very proud that Dorothy was olcctcd Vice President of the Convention. Just « short timc beforo starting on the third lap the class qttended a Treasure Hunt at the homo of Holon Atkins. On Novomber 19 the class presented the play, “Winning Schemers, ™ which turned out to bo a big hit. On May 14 tho Juniors cntertainod the Seniors at the fashianable Decatur Club. Another important and exciting point in the Journey was receiving theiw Junior rings, At the end of the third lap cash one wes eager to finish his journcy to the peak. At the beginning of the fourth lap which wes to take thom o through the Snowline or their Senior year they again changed guides. “= Their new guide was Miss Boutke.e. Sho was confident that sho could Guide theso 25 mountain climbers over the best trails without dis- aster. Agsin the ropes were changed. New ones, idiss Sutton, Miss Schulze, Miss Boutke, Miss Bottenficld, and Mr, Nicol, wwere substi- tuted for itiss Grabb, Miss Zcllo, Wiss Flugum, Miss Johnson, and lin. Honscye Their Leader was again Harriott Morgan, Assistant Lea- der-—-Orpha Bivens, Journey xccorder--Ruth Leach, and Sponsorer-- Virginic Shaw. Their M.C. representatives wore again Porothy Bow- den and Jamcs Enkle. Good fortune WO3 again with them whon James Eal-le was oc loctod President of the Yonvontion. In Novomber they enjoyed a Half and Half partye On March 10, the class presented the mystery play, Beyond Reason. On Wey 6 the Soniors wore guests of honor at the Jvnior-Senior Banquet at the Sumnysido Club. On Moy 31, 25 mountain climbers roach the peak of the Mountain of Learning by receiving thoir diplomas. Evoryone was thrilled at the thought of boing being on top but were regretful at leaving bee hind all those whom they had know and those who had helped them in thoir climbing. At this timo we want to pay recognition to five of these moun- tain climbers who started climbing dorm_below the Foothills and climbed to the tallest pock together. For 12 yoars they have been travoling along togéthor over the same path whe thor smooth or oth- erwiso and finally have mado the grade. Thoy are Monnic Yogn Reiter, a Dorothy Bowden, Mary Wilkey, Ailoen Pennypecker and Nelson Smith, Written by---Helon Atkins Witnessed by -Mary Wilkey, Nigol Osborn, Helene Cavendar - at - . ae eet SPB: ay ate of =a ‘ - yo = a f as « Sian - oe fi bas a a ea ins . ee St al aa ee nN el a a “ —— ig = Natl lar 6b . sey... 9 bs ei. BLD tte CLASS P ?HECY ee As I was sitting in the lobby of a magnificent hotel in New York, I picked up a paper with the intention of reading the sports page. My glance fell upon a name which seemed familiar. To my amazement the article read, “Atkins Beauty Salon, 819 Packard St. Before I had recupereted from that shock I saw that the editor of the New York Scandal sheet was Nigel Osborn. To my surprise I saw that Orpha Bivens was to be in New York the following week with her Dare Devil Troupe of acrobats. There was an article in the corner on the same page that attracted my attention.also. It said that Public Enemy No. I had been captured by the best woman detective in New York, and who should it be but Evelyn Reynolds. Ferhaps I had better take timo before I go any further to ex- plain my purpose here in N. Y. I have received my degree to start my profession as a doctor, but I thought that before doing so it would be wise to take a plcasurc trip, get around a little, and séé What” was going on in the world about me. : Suddenly I realized I had to cat my lunch and rush over to Madison Square Garden to hear a lecture on Secial Hygiene by Velma Meryman. Immediately following that, Harriett organ was going to speak on Happy Married Life . She is now an authority on that subject, having been married four times. With 211 this indispensible edvice still haunting my mind, I became conscious of the fact tht I mysclf was not marricd, had never been married, snd was never going to be marricd. Little did I know then that my mind wes to be changed in the very near future. When I got into my plane and headed westward onec more, I imnedi=tely caught mysclf falling in love with both the stewardess of the plane nd the aviatrix. Soon I wes engaged to the latter, Dorothy Bowden. The former, Ailcen Fennypacker, would have nothing to do with mo because she had not yet forgotten hor recently lost lover, and still possessed many heunting memories of tho unpleasant expericnec, When we stopped in Bocedy, Illinois to get marricd, it occurred to us that we were in a strenge town and minus 2 witness and a minister, In our scarch for two such people, whom should we run ac oss but some of cur old schoolmates. Ralph Mashburn, known to his radio friends as Ying Crosby the sccond, was just the very witness we nceded. Upon inquiring for e minister we were informed that Peter Haliski was the onc usually called upon to marry strangers in the town. Wel , strang- cr or acqueintance, Pete invitcd us to stay and enjoy the cvoning with him and his fiancec, Bonnic Joan Reitcr. Bonnic, he said, had passed the cxaminstion two years ago, had beon admitted to the bar--but not the bar you would imagine--and is now 9 prominent criminal lawyer in oody. . ‘ aware: we declincd the invitation as we had already made plans to attend the big opening of the Jittcrbug Palace, Upon arriving the waltor showed us to cur tablc, then the toastmaster proscntcd our hostess and proprictor, Betty Breighner. Aftcr a hasty but appropriate welcome, Miss Breighner’ turned the evening's cntertainment over to ; De em ee _adl me ee 3 Mikado the Maestro, Nelson smith, that magic roller of drums if there ever wes one. As the orchestra swung out on Hold Tight the haunting voice of the torch singer sang out the heart rending notes. Who was she? The formor Betty V ntries of Maros. Now devot- ed wife of Nelson Smith. To the next current number of the day Alberta Cotton danced the ballet. With the grcatcst of ease she danc- ed, and such lightness of fort I nevor saw before. Honored guests of the evening were Naomi Conper, famous actress of Hollywocd, and the artist's medel Clara Dobbs, whe had recently returned for a short visit here from Faris. The evening's delightful entertainment was broken up at en Rarly hour by the arrival of the naticnally known gangster, Sam Pulliam, and his mob. You may assume that Aileen, Dorothy, and I were on our way as quickly as possible, Oh, how I lenged to be back in my little home in Montanns, Dorothy tricd to persuade me to go on to Hollywood for a honeymoon trip. She said we woulda stop in Nebraska and have a friend- ly visit with Mrs. Johnson, whom we knew as Virginia Shaw. I suppose Ginny still giggles the blues away, although she possibly has very few as her husband is a very thriving farmer. She always said farm life was the happy life. Dorothy said we'd also have e chance to sce Ruth Leach, now a country schoel teacher in that part of Nebraska. Ruth would like to continue her education and secure a higher position (we all know it's possible) but she and Virginie are one and inseper- able, so to speak. I hated the thought of missing all this but I just couldn't stay away from the romantic plains any longer. I was even homesick to see my old cowboy pal, Fete Thrift, and to have a little chat with him-- just for old times' seke. By the way I received a letter from him this morning and he tells me ther has been a day nursery established in the old home town. However, it was greater nres to learn that its sponsor was none cther than Mary Wilkey. She's another of those old classmates of mine. I guess she has been living her usual quiet, dignified life ever since she graduated in 1939, I hope you haven't been bored by my relating all these experiences to you, becsuse there is yet another that I couldn't leave out. Upon arriving home at net too late an hour, I tuned in on the radio to a popular station, and soon fell asleep to the hill-billy music of the fameus Helene Cavender and her band. Sel 0S nS fiWsah Ga ‘eh ebb‘Nay es es btw tS eA tes sem ness eon ws ga Orchestra Processional Hymn, Higher Ground ------------------------ ----- Congregation Invocat ione----- 2 een ne ee ne ee ee eee Rev. Mr. Wilson Perea Catt YOu Hearts !aacconte ne cee nace cesan Lester Scroggs The Reward of Diligence ----- -----.--.-- -----++- Rev. Mr. Sutton Hymn, Wake My Life, and Let It Be't-----------4-.- Congregation Benedict ion-------- -- ee ee ee ene ee ene Rev. Mr. Scroggs Recessionale-------------- ee ee eee Orchestra COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Themes What America Means to Us Orchestra Selection- ---------- Columbia Overture----Zamecnilr Processional -- -------+------- Comrades March------- Wellesley Invocat Lone ------ 6 oe enn ee ee ee en eee ee Rev. Mr. Scroggs Introduction Of Speakers-------------- aoteaeetntettetetedentealen Harriett Morgan Looking in on the American Home ------------------ Virginia Shaw How Important Are Our Churches to Democracy? ----- Evelyn Reynolds Vocal Duet----------------- Neapolitan Nights-Kerr-Zamecnik---- Evelyn Reynolds’.and Naomi Cooper America Without Communities ---------------------- Helen Atkins Are Our Schools Democratic? ---------------------- Ralph Mashburn You and Your State ------------------------------- Betty Breighner “Our Obligations to America ----------------------- Dorothy Bowden Vocal Solo------------ The Trumpeter---Richard Dix--James Eakle Presentation of Gavelewnennn- em nn mene n nnn nnn nnn nenne Harviett Morgan Presentation of AWard§ - e -- HnHcm ene n nn wnmannnin= a Mr. W. D. Keyes Presentation of Class --32--9nn-- een ewe nnn nn nn eee ne Mr. W. D. Keyes Awarding of Diplomasq--en-nne monn nnn nnn nnn nen nn =e Mr. D. M. 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P SS We - Fx� a 7 . oa ex, ie ; nS a eek ae ral | Pt: _ a EuclH - a 1935-39 Basketball Season Ree rN BRIE aE: clo tal i eta The 1938-39 editon of Coach England's hardwood performers gave Maroa High one of the most interesting and probably best basketball seasons the school has had for the past four or five years. The only veteran performers at the start of the year were Eakle, Pulliam and Thrift. These three boys encouraged by the hustle of Lentz, M. Vaughn, McGuire and Braden from the junior class took many games out of the fire and fought constantly to pile up a record of eleven wins in their first twelve starts. The remaining boys in the first ten were Hoffman, R. Mashburn and Rainey. They entered the county tournament at Macon where they defeated the strong Mt. Zion team. In the finals several of the boys who had been carrying the scoring load lost their fire and Warrensburg triumphed to give the Blue and Gold second place, From this game on the old speed, hustle, and shooting did not come as before. The younger members of the squad im- proved rapidly until they played the powerful Kenney team to a close game before losing in the Clinton Regional. Coach is proud of the gang he expects to click next year. He counts on Lentz, McGuire, Rainey, Braden, Hoffman, Vaughn, L. Garren, Bennett, Irwin, Reed, Mashburn, Smart, Schultz and all the rest to put the power on for the next season, The reserve squad was undefeated in all home games and won a total of 15, dropping 5. The first squad won 13, dropping 12 making a total of 28 won and 17 lost. : TRACK The 1939 track season is now in progress. The tkincleds are working in anticipation of another colorful schedule but already Jupiter Pluvius seems to be playing with rain and cold. ‘he present squad is greatly riddled due to graduation and agee Gone are’ the prominent point winners--Eakle, Holman, Hicks, Johnson, Query, Cotton and Bennett. Eakle can't compete due to the 20 yr. age limit. : Veterans who ere counted upon for points are R. Mashburn, R. Pullian, J- Stoutenborough, L. Montgomery, B. Mashburn, etc; Newcomers: showing up well are L. Garren, R. Reed, Wi. Bennett, J. Zelhart, G. Andes, G. Owens, G. Dial, J. Hughes, and H. Gardner. THE TRACK SCHEDULE ft. Zion Here April 6 Warrensburg Here April 11 Bethany Here April 14 LeRoy | There April 18 Niantic and Warrensburg here April 21 County Decatur April 28 Conois Conference Decatur lay 5 = District May 12 “Ge As. As About forty girls belonged to the G. A. A. this year. One af the highlights of the year was an intra-class basket ball tournament. There were five teams: Two freshmen teams captained by Netha Perry and Tirrell Stoutenborough; the sophomores, led by Anna Mashburn; the juniors under the direction of Evelyn Bricker; and the seniors, paced by Dorothy Bowden. G. A. A. emblems were given to the winning teams, the seniors; Those girls who’ played on the team were: Helen Atkins, Orpha Biven, Betty Breighner, Helene Cavender, Naomi Cooper, Aileen Pennypacker, Bonnie Jean Reiter, Evelyn Reynolds, and the captain, Dorothy Bowden. 4 eT Ve 4 “a i . SEN ws ARR oe TST FOOTBALL It would seem only appropriate to call the 1938 football season | of Maroa High the season of handicap. It was not enough for Coach | England to replace nine stalwarts who haa been lost ty graduation. | One handicay followed another until the resources of the inexperienced | squad were depleted. With the first day of practice Coach found two of the boys he was crooming for regular haldback positions on the shelf, Charles Lentz had been in a car accident that handicapped his true ability all year long. Russel Caldwell, speedy Sovhnore, had stuck an ice pick in his wrist. All of this did not prevent the Blue and Gold from carrying; the bottle to Blue Mound on foreign soil. Despite the fact that new forces in B. Schultz, C. McGuire, L. Montcomery, G Andes, Crutcher, P. Haliski, R. Mashburn, were startinz their first game a long with R. Pulliam, J. Bakle, MH. Vauchn, D. Vauchn and H. VanTrics of some past experience, Maroa scored early in the second quarter, Qn the extra‘point try which was carried over, Eskle was in moSfon And the point didn't count. In the last minute of the game, Kanne threw a long pass to his left ond who was downed on our seven yard line. Just before the gun sounded Pluc Moune scored. They made thoir extra point. Miaroa lost Ko e heart broaker in which they.out played their rivals. came to town. Tho two teams battlcd stuttornly to a 6-6 dead lock. Maroa scored first in the opening pcriodwhen Muley Vaughn troke loose behind some good blocking over ‘his own richt tacklc for a forty yard gallop to a touchdown. Jim Eaklc once azain plunged for the oxtra point but lost it when he started before the ball was snapped. In the socond period Stonington scorcc on a long pass to Peabody. Their try for extra point was blockcd. | | The following Friday, last year's conforence champs, Stonington Tho greatest blow of the scason camo when HMaroa's star tackle and agcressive loadcr, Farry Van Trics Cicd duc to an cmergency appendicitis operation. It was impossible to fill the place of a sure all conference performer. Teo third came was fought for from the home ficld on a cold night against the Shelbyville Panthcrs. The toys hed their minds made up to win for Harry, but the odds wore against thom. Just be- fore same time Ifuley Vaughn, aco of the tack-ficld , developed a serious cold and was unsble to make the trip. Capt. Eakle's injured knce had been giving him troublo and Lontz could play only half time. Pulliam h-d to divide his timo betwcen tho linc and the backfield, ginco Harry's doath. Tho lsarger Shclbyville team scored first on 2 long pass and kickcd the oxtra ooint. Maron chose to receive and on tho noxt play tchind finc interforenco, Eakle ran the ball back Qo 80 yards .for « touchdown. A plungo was mace to tic the score. In tho last three minutcs there was a fumblc made on a bad pass from conter «as Maroa was going to punt on 4th down from its own ten yd. Eee line. Shelbyville recovered and pushed it over for their second’ Score. ‘The boys had played coura-jéeéously, the odds were numerous, but the result of so much adverse luck took its toll when the power- ful Lovineton team showed up for the next conference game on the local field. Lovington's bis team starte@d with a rush and scored on eight plays. Coach England substituted frequently. Lovington was held scoreless in the second quarter. ‘The Lovington backs, Dinger ana Johnson, scored several times to make it 22-0 when the final gun sounded. Marion Vaughn scored oné on a 50 yard quick opening play but was called back when his line was off-side. The youns Maroa team was determined to not let Maroa'ts record of not losinc a home coming game be marred. ‘There was a large crowd, a colorful pep meeting, a parade and a fightinz group of boys to out play Pethany and to win, 7-O, on a last quarter pass from Eakle to H. Vaughn on Fethany's 25 yard line. The next battle was fought against Empire Twp. High at LeRoy. Despite the tremendous size and experience of the LeRoy team who had 15 seniors on its squad, Maroa was barely defeated, 13°-7. The boys vow they'll get evon for this defeat on the homecoming zame next year. Capt. Hakle sissed this game duc the injury in his knee. Tae last game of the year was played azainst the championship Assumption cleven on Maroa ficld. It was cold and very windy. With the aid of thc wind and somo hard runninzs backs Assumyvtion scored 20 points on the first half. ‘he Maroa boys, not down-hcoarted, held them scoreless and carried the fisht in the second half. The prospects for the next year's team are fairly bright. The boys made a good start by electing Bob Rainey captain. The boys upon whom Coach England is counting heavily to carry the load nex year are line men, Captain Rainey, MeGuirc, Schultz, liontgomery. L. Garren, D. Vaughn, Andes, B. Ilashburn. Eacks are--li, Vaughn, C. Lentz, F. Crutcher, . Bradcn, B. N. Noffman. W. Fennett. Several other boys who were out last year along with new comers who will come out for the first tine should carry laroa's colors flying. © in 2 eee e.k.k.k_—aec7n7nwcreeeeeE eee eee eee we. er LL eS JOKES Je Le Hoffman-- Do you think you could be happy with 5,000 a year? Be Je Reiter-- What, dollars or men? Miss Schulzees Give me a ticket to Springfield. Ticket Agent-- Which one? Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, or Kentucky? Miss Schulze-- Which is the cheapest? Miss Sutton--{ Now you want to get married just as much as the av- erage girl. Nigel Osborn-- No, the average girl gets married three or four times and I only want to get married once. Martha Foulke-- Have you ever had something trembling on your lips and been unable to speak? Betty Lienhart-- Yes, a pair of other lips. Bob Reed-- Do you think the radio will ever take the place of the motion picture theater? Wayne Bennett-- No, you can't neck a radio. Don Adkins-- I'm one of the big guns at the office, Bob Pollard-- How come Don-- I've been fired six times. Jack Hughes-- Every time I kiss you thrills run up and down my spine. Mary Vorce-- Well, don't try to wear it out in one night, Miss Ulmer-- What's the most common impediment in the speech of American people? Mr. Keyes-- Chewing gum Evelyn Brickere- Don't you like this cake mother baked? She really put her heart into it. Keith Brett-- I thought it tastod kind of hard, Bobby Ne Hoffman-- All men are born free and equal. Keith Dial-- But some of them get marricad, e Charles Lentz-- I'!11 never ask another woman to marry me as long as I live. Bill Schultz-- Refused again? Charles-- No, accepted. ) DeNial Vaughn== I'm glad it's good form not to wear a watch with a dress suit. Pete Haliski-- Why? DeNial-- Because I never have my watch and my dress suit at the same time. Dorothy Bowden-- That actor next door is my idea of a real man. Gene Andes-- Yes, but don't ever let me catch you entertaining that ideal Red Smith-- The good die young. Junior Smith-- Ha, ha, ha----ho, ho, hol Red-- What are you laughing about? Junior-= I'm just thinking how wrinkled and funny outa Look when you're a hundred and fifty Coach England-- This theme surely is poore Where did you get your ) subject matter? George Owens-- From your lectures. Charles R. McGuire--{ A fellow just told me I looked like you. Muley Vaughn-- Where is he? I'd like to knock his block off. Charles Re-- I killed him. Sam Pulliam-- I can hardly hold my eyes open. Harriett Morgan-- How do you expect to with your hands in your pockets? Daniel McCormick-- You must have been very young when you started to shave. Calvin Correll-- Yes, I was just a little shaver. Jimny Eakle-- Boss can I have the afternoon off? I wanta find my wife job, ‘J Boss== Will you be back? 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