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

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1949 volume:

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It was printed by The Farmer City Journal, Farmer City, Illinois. En- gravings were made by the Jahn and Ollier Engraving Co., Chicago, Illinois. The photography work was done by Blankenberg's, Kankakee, illinois, and Supt. W. D. Keyes and his assistants, Jerry Elliott and Neil Cunningham. The cover was made by The S. K, Smith Co., Chicago, Illinois. The bookbinder was M. M. Vass: Rockford, Illinois. OUR SCHOOL This excellent picture of the Maroa High School means much to we students. We are proud of the physical appearance of the building, but this building means more to us. It represents the predominate democratic school atmosphere which per- meates our daily lives. The building was erected in 1930. Classes began in this building on March 19, 4 1931. With the very fine maintenance program over a long period of years, the struc- ture is still in very good condition. It houses the offices of the unit school district, aca- demic and vocational classrooms, and a gymnasium and stage. Although the building has served the needs of our community for many years, we hope future plans will include adequate facilities for every boy and girl. The facil- ities may mean a larger farm shop or general shop, a sound-proof music and speech room, a visual education room, a cafeteria, and housing for our fleet of school buses. All these may be necessary because of the anticipated future enrollment and the ever- oul increasing demands on education today. A GREAT YEAR OF OUR LIVES AS _. ‘Two a} Gas 5 AZAQrwwrAarQw CO eg We, the Senior Class of 1949, hereby dedi- cate our annual to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Nicol because of their outstanding character, leader- x © ship, and continuous interest in all things con- nected with our school and community. mo STORIED IN THE ’49 CARAVAN Three THE CARAVAN STAFF Da 5 See | Eee, ee FIRST ROW (1. to r.): Mr. Kitowski, Randall, Hockaday, Wilson, Hughes. SECOND ROW (1. to r.): Bristow, Grimes, Montgomery, Gall, Smithers, McKinney, Rogers. THIRD ROW (1. to r.): Hockaday, Jarvis, Neibuhr, Austin, Parlier, Fornwalt. FOURTH ROW (1. te r.): Burris, Scott, Doak, Creason, James, Clifton, Riley. EDITOR - - MARY ELLEN HOCKADAY Assistant Editors - Rosemary Randall Photography - - - Sherleen Gall j Betty Wilson James Hockaday Business Manager - - Gloria Hughes Alumni = SS Se TS eee Assistant Business Mgr. - Jack Creason Pacatiy Sct eo cies NOS [Ses fog ising Manager - - Max Scott ; Advertis g g Circulation Mar. % Carolyn Grimes Ass t Adv. Mars. - Marjean Montgomery eee Kenneth Burris Asst Cir, Mgrs. - - Tom Doak Barbara Rogers Soerts Editor -. = - - Guy Neibuhr Ne, 3 oe ee Roger James Asst Sports Editor - - Frank Jarvis oe Activities . . . Francis Clifton senior Class - - - - Eugene Riley Lloyd Streight CU = = = = = = bois Risto Organizations . _ _ Betty Smithers Calendar - - - . Richard Parlier Commencement _ . Nita McKinney Four «THE EDITOR’S FOREWORD This is one of a long series of annuals which have been published since about 1915 by the senior classes of Maroa High. These books sum up the events of the year in between two protecting covers. As years go by, we will look between these covers and recali many pleasant memories under the direction of some = sl i i ee | MARY N CADAY ¥ ae ee wonderful teachers. In these books are pictures of all the students in their classes and different activ- ities. Of course the seniors are the highlights. The activities in which they have par- ticipated are summarized; they leave their will, prophecy, history, and quite a few other articles. Our CARAVAN of '49 has a new feature which we would like for you to notice— | classroom scenes showing some of our actuel classes and class activities. Early in the fall of '48, the members of the CARAVAN of '49, the staff, were chosen. As editor, it was my job to try to lead the members through a safe journey. Mr. Kitowski was our dependable guide, and Rosemary Randall and Betty Wilson were my co-operative assistants. The other members also each had jobs which they fulfilled very nicely. a | The highest mountain we had to cross was that of soliciting enough ads to sponsor | our book. We were troubled considerably about this because we were afraid we would have to drop a few of our wagons. This mountain was crossed very safely thougn, thanks to our faithful ‘49ers Ken Burris, Max Scott and Marjean Montgomery, who were aided by Guy Neibuhr, our advertising committee. Another crew of our workers, the subscription committee, which consisted of Tom Doak, Barbara Rogers and Carolyn Grimes, finished pushing us over the peak with an ample number of subscriptions. Many other members of our CARAVAN of ‘49 worked in the background, but their ‘obs were just as important as those of some of the members in the front wagon. Now that you have been introduced to our book, we would like for you to pro- ceed through the CARAVAN of '49, inspecting each of the individual wagons. Preface TABLE oF CONTENTS Maroa High School Building Dedication Staft Editor's Foreword Administration Superintendent W. D. Keyes Board of Education Faculty Personnel Parent-Teachers’ Association Classes Athletics Activities Class Rooms Calendar Snapshots Alumni Advertisements Autographs . Page | : : Page 2 . - Page 3 : : Page 4 : : Page 5 3 : Page 7 : - Page © . . Page 9 : : Page 10 : : Page |! - : Page 12 : Pages 13-24 - Pages 25-32 - Pages 33-43 - Pages 44-45 Pages 46 and 48 Pages 47, 49, 51, 52 : : Page 50 - Pages 53-70 . Pages 71-72 ADMINISTRATION OUR SUPERINTENDENT Eight W. DAYTON KEYES, Jr. SUPERINTENDENT AND PRINCIPAL A. B., Illinois Wesleyan University A. M., University of Illinois Graduate Work, University of Colorado We have been fortunate to have had the privilege of attending Maroa High School under the leadership of Supt. W. D.Keyes, Jr. He is one of the outstanding school men in the state. His extraordinary intelligence, his excellent training and ex- perience, his unquestionable character, his foresightedness, his commanding person- ality, his patience and fair-mindedness in all his dealings, and his wide knowledge of the broad aspects of education make hima man of leadership. This year one of his tremendous jobs was leading the organi zation of the community school unit district. Contacts which we seniors have had wi th him in our school and community life have left a most favorable impression and influence on our lives, a EY gE Qa ee ee aa | - a) ‘ a f . é Left to Right: Pope, Harmon, Hill, Pres.; McGuire, Sec.; Sprague, Bolen, Stoutenborough, Clerk to See. (Absent: Walters) This is an historic picture inasmuch as this is the first school board elected by the people under the new community unit school district plan recently passed by the state legislature. We realize the numerous problems which have arisen under the new unit set-up. We believe that they have tackled these various problems in the fairest manner possible after discussing pro and con the merits of each decision. We realize many problems still confront them. but we do know, and feel, that they always will try to work for the best interests and needs of the boys and girls, end for the benefit of the community unit district as a whole. We thank them for all they have done for us. To them we look for the future progress in our school unit. “So the teacher, so the school” is an old familiar saying. Mr. Keyes, our super- intendent and principal, and Mr. Nicol, our assistant prin- cipal and agriculture _ in- structor, by virtue of their splendid qualifications, direct 4 our high school in a manner which is in keeping with the best principles of secondary school administration. We have learned to strive and live up to the fundamentals of a democratic life under their guidance. Many super- visors have commented fav- orably on the fine attitude and spirit in Maroa High de- veloped under their leader- ship. Nine FACULTY FIRST ROW (1. to r.): Worner, Fort, Sitter, Hughes, Grimmer, Coen. SECOND ROW (i. to r.): Shull, Kitowski, Keyes, Boyd, Nicol. (Miss Ravnaas, absent). This year’s faculty seems to be one of the most well-balanced our high school has had in a number of years. All are well qualified as to training and experience for their particular job in ac- cordance with the requirements of the accrediting agencies, the University and the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Four of the above faculty members have master’s de- grees. The group of teachers has worked together in harmony and has the pupils’ interest at heart. Each has brought to Maroa High School objectives and view points from many of the leading educa- tional institutions in the United States, such as, Columbia University, Illinois Wesleyan University, lowa State College, Millikin University, Normal University, Ripon College, Southern Illinois University, Universities of Colorado, Ulinois, lowa, Wisconsin, and Western Kentucky State College. An efficient school secretary is a valuable aid in the smooth running of a school. Faith in the school set-up, pleasing per- sonality, patience, a fund of detailed information, ability to meet people, accuracy in all work, and being well liked by all seem to sum up many of the attributes of a good secretary. Charlotte Creekmur Earles fits into the above category. CHARLOTTE CREEKMUR EARLES Ten BUS DRIVERS fot. a ” os, , | Left to Right: Pennypacker, Marlatt, Lancaster, Bundy, Karban, Rainey. Some of the most important members of the local personnel are the school bus drivers. They are like teachers inasmuch as they have equivalent authority as to school rules and regulations. In addition, they really teach, and request of the pupils, cour- tesy, respect for the rights of others, punctuality, proper attitudes, and safety. Much time, effort, and responsibility is connected with their job. We students appreciate their cooperation. CUSTODIAN Another important member of our school personnel is our faithful custodian, Mr. Nelson ''Red ' Smith. His long period (r of service ever since the opening of the present building has been very successful. The present excellent condition and maintenance program in our school is chiefly due to his untold efforts, hard work, and long hours. We students an- preciate his cooperation. agll o Eleven = Jf Seow NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS P..T.A. FOUNDERS! DAY PROGRAM at te ve in each locality a program The aim of the annual Founders’ Day program, held each year, }58 Lo devi del dcp This vear weer the that will create respect, understanding, and enthusiasm for the parent-teache! ye ST ‘“ rast Dive. R. Lillard direction of Mrs. Robert Bolen, Jr., president of our P.-T.A., Past presidents of the lo mh afroshmerit table ‘and the district director of P.-T.A., were honored guests. Below are pictures ol the beautiful retre: group in attendance on Founders’ Day program night. : ainey, Gille ; h} STANDING (1. to r.): Mesdames R. Bolen, Smith, Leach, N, Stoutenborough, Rainey, Gillen, St. John, Longsdorf, Spires, Lillard, SEATED (1. to r.): Mrs. W. D. Keyes, Jr., Mrs. Wm. McGuire, 1948-1949 PROGRAM THEME: FOR EVERY CHILD, THE HIGHEST ADVANTAGES OFFICERS PRESIDENT - - - Mrs. Robert Bolen SECRETARY - - Mrs. Marvin Randall VICE-PRESIDENT - . Mrs, L. M. Scott TREASURER - Mrs. Howard Montgomery COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Historian . - - Mrs. Clayton Rogers Finance - 2 ‘ ' Mr. J. Kitowski Program - - - - Mrs. L. M. Scott Hospitality a é 2 Mrs. Virgil Leach uPA A e Mrs. Fred Coen Music - - - Mrs. Melbourne Lazelle Membership ° - - Mrs. Russell Jarvis Health P.-T.A. Magazine Mrs. Sherman Gall Kitchen - - Mrs. Robert Bolen Twelve ek RR a Ro re Nar nr a SS SSN Nedieas ) § “YA. ek = . � eS ES; cw-zA : { NS N at i hes . N CLASSES SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ae rT or . . ? : RESIDE N a = = = = - Max OCOLt . se SS en) % ae ol Penn N sth h + Vit S f NREWSIE ENT _ “= a _ Gus aVOCEGPALLAE a i Se ee be te � + Ny rhHors SECRETARY - - - - Betty Smit en r er — ; = rRE ASL RE . = = = = noLze . i cS — ——— Dunc 7 ° = }a = bad Poe Sawn © PIst AOW a tO FL: Neibuhr, Cott. - _ - ba - : � ? . re —econd AOw i. tO rl): Smithers, James. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY bea e - « . - — = + - | . ¥ . . . « aa — ? 5 ; AS our ancestors started their search for gold and wealth a century ago, so the Class of 1949 be- gan their quest for knowledge in the fall of 1945. h the help of a more experienced traveler, Mrs. White, we chose the leaders of our caravan. Russell Gilbert was elected president to be succeeded by Max Scott the second semester. They were ; — cke - = = ° . - ; = sr _ . Srs o . . : ably assisted by Rosemary Randall, secretary, and Barbara Benedict. treasurer. Qur caravan lost during the first year: Lyle Ashbrook, Dwight Cox, Russell Gilbert, David Swank. Lioyd Streight and Dick Wiese We were “green” freshmen but we proudly took third place with our float in the homecoming parade. We were an active class and eagerly looked forward to the next year’s experiences. Our second year’s travels saw us with a new advisor, Mr. John Kitowski. who led us for our last three years. We elected Jack Creason, president; Rosemary Randall. vice-president; Betty Smithers. secretary, and Guy Neibuhr, treasurer. Betty Gronskowski, Lloyd Butler, Bob Burns, Frances Taylor, and a student of two weeks, Joan Patterson, left our caravan, while Nita McKinney and Jack Creason joined us. Our sophomore year left many memories of second place for our float and weiner roasts W were proud of our two cheerleaders and the basketball boys in our class. Vv The caravan moved quickly during our junior year through a maze of n agazine campaigns, class rings, concession stands, the class play, and ending with the big event of the vear, Banquet and Prom. President, Max Scott; vice-president, Betty Wilson; secretary, Mary Ellen Hockaday, and treasurer, Guy Neidbuhr, were the leaders this year. the Junior-Senior Betty Wilson, Frank Jarvis and Lois Bristcw were admitted to our caravan, while Barbara Bene- dict and Bernard Friis left us. Thus the senior class of 1949 ended tne caravan trip 8 with twenty-five members. The last year of our travels! Our senior year and we have almost reached our goal, too, went quickly with the ordering of graduation pictures, cards, invitations. the annual to be published by us. Plans were made for class night, baccelaureate. and The members of our caravan had dwindled down to twenty-five. At the beginning of the year we lost Leonard Mee and Jean Weikle, but we gained Roger James, Lloyd Streight and Ken Burris. Max Scott was again elected president, with Guy Neibuhr as vice-president, Betty Smithers as secretary, and Roger James as treasurer. We were proud to have Betty Smithers as Queen, and the bOys on the basketball team from our class. We also won first place on our float. Our caravan now ends its journey. We have had golden moments alon golden opportunities are yet to be found by each one of us in his own way. This year, senior play, and the commencement the route, but our really Fourteen SENIORS ROBERT AUSTIN Annual Staff 4: Blue and Gold 4; Boys Club 1-2-3-4; Class Committees 1-2-3-4; F.F.A, 1-2-3-4; F.F.A, Judging Peams 3-4; Football 3-4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Track 3. JACK CREASON | Warrensburg H. S. 1: Annual Staff 4: Band 2 Jaseball 3; Basketball 2-3-4: Boys Club 2-3; Camera Club 2; Class Committees 2-3-4: Class Pres. 2; F.F.A, 2-3-4; F.F.A, Judging Teams 2-3-4: Football 2-3-4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4, LOIS BRISTOW Waynesville H. S. 1-2: Annual Staff 4; Blue and Gold 4; Class Committees 1-2-3-4: F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 3-4: Ili-Tri 3-4; Sec.-Treas, 2; Sophomore Play 2. TOM DOAK All Conference Football Tackle 4: Annual Staff 4: Basketball 2-3-4; Boys Club 2-3-4: Class Committees 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2-3-4: Football Capt. 4; F.F.A. 1-2-3-4; F.F.A. Committees 1-2-3-4: Track 1-2-3-4. KENNETH BURRIS Woodrow Wilson H. S., Los Angeles 1-2-3: Annual Staff 4; Baseball 4; Class Committees 4; County Chorus 4: Dis- trict Music Contest 4; Football 4; Senior Class Play 4; Spanish Club 4, NELLIE FORNWALT Annual Staff 4; Blue and Gold 4: Class Committees 3-4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 3-4; Hi-Tri 1-2-3-4: Librarian 4; Senior Class Play Student Director 4. FRANCIS CLIFTON Class Committees 2-3-4; F.F.A. 1-2-3-4: F.F.A. Commit- tees 1-2-3-4; F.F.A. Judging Teams 2-3-4, SHERLEEN GALL Annual Staff 4; Blue and Gold 2-3-4; Camera Club 2; County Chorus 4; Dist. Music Contest 3-4: F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Hi-Tri 1-2-3-4: J r. Class Play 3; Librarian 2-3-4; Sr. Class Play 4; State Music Contest 3, Fifteen SENIORS CAROLYN GRIMES a Annual Staff 4; C.A.P. 3-4; Class Committees 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. 4: F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Hi-Tri 1-2-3-4; Jr. Class Play 3; Sr. Class Play 4; Librarian 3-4; Orchestra 1; Spanish Club 4; Tumbling Team 4. ROGER JAMES Decatur High 1-2-3; Annual Staff 4; Baseball 4: Basketball 4: Blue and Gold 4; Class Committees 4; Class Treas. 4; Football 4; Sr. Class Play 4; Spanish Club 4. JAMES HOCKADAY Annual Staff 4: Basketball 1-2-3-4; Blue and Gold 4; Boys Club 1-2-3-4; Class Committees 3-4; Football 1-3-4; Jr. Class Play 3; Pep Committee 1-2-3-4; Sr. Class Play 4. FRANK JARVIS State High, Terre Haute, Ind., 1-2; Annual Staff 4; Baseball 3-4: Basketball 3-4; Blue and Gold 3-4; Boys Club 3-4; C.A.P. 3; Class Committees 3-4; Foot- ball 3-4: F.F.A. 3-4; Sr. Class Play 4; Track 3-4. MARY ELLEN HOCKADAY Annual Staff Editor 4; Band 3-4; Band Festival 3-4; Blue and Gold 3-4; Class Committees 1-2-3-4; Class Officers 3; D.A.R. Award 4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 3-4; School Accompanist 2-3-4. NITA McKINNEY Clinton H. S. 1; Annual Staff 4; Band 3; Blue and Gold 3-4; Class Committees 2-3-4; C.A.P 3-4; C.A.P. Adjutant 4; F.H.A. 2-3-4; G.A.A. 4; Glee Club 2-3-4; Hi-Tri 2-3-4; Librarian 3-4; Pep Squad 4; Sr. Class Play 4; Tumbling Team 4; Twirler 3. GLORIA HUGHES Annual Staff 4; Band 3-4; Blue and Gold 2-3-4: Camera Club 1-2; C.A.P. 3-4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4: Hi- Tri 1-2-3-4; Jr. Class Play 3; Sr. Class Play 4; Librarian 1-2-3-4; Soph, Play 2; Twirler 3-4. MARJEAN MONTGOMERY Annual Staff 4; Blue and Gold 3-4; Class Commit- lees 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. 4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Hi-Tri 1-2-3-4; Jr. Class Play 3; Pep Com- mittee 2-3; Queen Candidate 1-2-4; Sr. Class Play 4; Student Council 1, Sixteen { , 7 El eee — « SENIORS GUY NEIBUHR All Conference Football Fullback 4; Annual Staff 4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Blue and Gold 3-4; Boys’ Club 1-2-3; Class Committees 1-2-3-4; Class Officer 2-3-4; F.F.A, 1-2-3-4; F.F.A. Judging Teams 3-4; F.F.A. Pres. 4; Football 1-2-3-4; Football Capt. 3; Jr. Class Play 3; Student Council 1-2-3; Track 1-2-3-4. BARBARA ROGERS Annual Staff 4: Band 2-3-4: Blue and Gold 3-4; Camera Club 2: F.H.A, 1-2-3-4: Glee Club 2-3: Hi-Tri 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1. RICHARD PARLIER Annual Staff 4; Boys’ Club 2-3; Class Committees 1-2- 3-4; F.F.A, 1-2-3-4; Librarian 3-4; Sr. Class Play 4; Track 1. MAX SCOTT Annual Staff 4; Band 2-3; Basketball 2-3; Blue and Gold 1-2-3-4; Editor 4; Boys’ Club 2-3; C.A.P. 3; Class Committees 1-2-3-4; Class Officer 1-3-4; Drama Club 2-3; Football 2-3-4; Jr. Class Play 3; Sr. Class Play 4; Student Council 2; Track 3-4, ROSEMARY RANDALL Annual Staff 4; Blue and G old 3-4; Class Officer 1-2; Class Committees 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. Officer 3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Hi-Tri 1-2-3-4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 1-2; Jr. Class Play 3; Sr. Class Play 4; Student Council 4; Student Council Pres, 4; Twirler 3. BETTY SMITHERS Annual Staff 4; Blue and Gold 2-3-4; Class Com- mittees 1-2-3-4; Class Officer 2-4; F.H.A, 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Hi-Tri 1-2-3-4; Homecoming Queen 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Sr, Class Play 4. EUGENE RILEY Annual Staff 4; Aeronautics Club 3; Baseball 2-4; Bas- ketball 1-2-3-4; Boys’ Club 2-3-4; Class Committees 1-2-3- 4: Football 1-3-4; F.F.A. 1-2-3-4; F.F.A, Judging Team 2- 3-4: F.F.A. Officer 4; Sr. Class Play 4; Track 1-2-3-4, LLOYD STREIGHT Maroa High School 1; Hillsboro High School 2-3; Maroa High School 4; Withdrew late in 1949 to re- enter Hillsboro High School. Seventeen wee SENIORS BETTY WILSON 2: Staff 4; Blue and Gold ‘arrensburg H, S, 1-2} Annual e JA ca! ni werlekaae 3: Class Committees 3-4; Class Sie 3; k H . 3-4: Hi-Tri 3-4; Jr, Class Play 3; Pep Settee ee 3; Sy Class Play 4: Student Council 3} Vocal Contest 3. CLASS PHOPHECY OF 1949 It's the year 1959, ten years after the graduation of the class of '49. The mem. | bers have settled down in a little mining town called Wagon Gap in California and have become the leading citizens of the town. BOB AUSTIN: Bachelor principal of the local high school. LOIS BRISTOW: Runs a hat shop and designs her own hats. KENNETH BURRIS: Owns the Famous Bargain Store, the largest clothing store in town, FRANCIS CLIFTON: Owns a Sheep ranch and is trying to find himself a wife. JACK CREASON: Owns the local newspaper office and is editor of the paper, “The Wagon Gap Gossip”. TOM DOAK: Farmer's best friend—the best veterinarian in Wagon Gap. NELLIE FORNWALT: Pursuer of Bob Austin, high school principal. SHERLEEN GALL: Singer with the Hockaday Symphony Orchestra. CAROLYN GRIMES: Superintendent of Nurses at Wagon Gap Hospital, JAMES HOCKADAY: Mayor of the town; serves as sheriff in case of emergencies. MARY ELLEN HOCKADAY: Plays the piano in the Hockaday Symphony Orchestra. GLORIA HUGHES: Owns a restaurant and serves home-cooked meals. ROGER JAMES: Manager of the Deerington Zinnia Gardens. FRANK JARVIS: Now owns the largest chicken farm in California. NITA McKINNEY: Secretary to the principal of the high school. MARJEAN MONTGOMERY: Now Mrs. Guy Neibuhr, wife of 4 well-known professional foothall star.’ GUY NEIBUHR: Professional football star With the Los Ang eles Rams. RICHARD PARLIER: Gives music lessons to high schoo} Students ROSEMARY RANDALL: Now Mrs. Robert Malone— the Gap. ‘ now own the largest Super-market in Wagon EUGENE RILEY: Basketball coach at the local high school. BARBARA ROGERS: Mathematics teacher at the local high school. MAX SCOTT: Eligible Bachelor and sole owner of a Kaiser- BETTY SMITHERS: Has married and lives on the Bar. LLOYD STREIGHT: Owner of the corner hardw BETTY WILSON: Now Mrs. Len Shaw; Frazer arency, M Ranch, are store and bakery lives ; at is Son a farm that is famous for its Black Angus cattle. Eighteen ae es t . —— ee D.A.R. CITIZENSHIP AWARD Each year an award for good citizenship is given to a senior girl. The senior class selects a list of candidates which they think exemplifies the requirements set down by the Daughters of the American Revolution. These candidates are then presented to the entire faculty who selects one of the group by secret ballot. MARY ELLEN HOCKADAY Mary Ellen Hockaday won the award this year. The qualities as set down by the D.A.R. are: dependability, such as, truthfulness, honesty, punctuality, and cooperation; leadership, such as personality, initiative, self control; service; and patriotism, such as, loyalty to American ideals. Mary Ellen Hockaday was also prominent as yearbook editor, member of the high school band, won honors in the band festival, member of the Blue and Gold staftt, class officer, member of the Future Homemakers association, glee club, and was usu- ally the school accompanist. CLASS POEM With the utmost ambition, The next years were better We arrived in ’45, With plenty to do, To conclude our suspicion The sweet with the bitter Of this school’s great pride. Leisure moments were few. They call us “Green Freshmen,” We put on a play or maybe ‘twas two But there was no fuss, Dances, parties, homecoming game For our motto was then And of course the “Prom” too “Forty-nine or bust.” Where we supported our shiney class rings, Lots of books and learning Our teachers and classmates have helped on the van At places ‘twas rough, In reaching our goal so fine, But ambition was burning, They have always shared the caravan And we were tough. Of this great class of °49. In looking back upon the past We see each one who pulled us through, We thank them all up to the last When we must bid al) fond adieu. Nineteen GIFT “: CLASS OF ’49 Each year the senior class presents the school with a gift. Many valuable and worthwhile things have been presented in the past. This year the class of 1949 became aware of the old condition of our motion picture equip- ment. This was especially noticeable during the regular monthly school movie sponsored by the student council. A gift committee composed of Guy Neibuhr, Marjean Montgomery and Barbara Rogers, presented several sug- gestions for the consideration of the class. In view of the amount of money available, the class decided to pur- chase a new R.C.A. “400” sound motion picture machine which was put in use during the latter part of the year. Money for the purchase of this much-needed equipment was raised by receipts from class stands at football and basketball games, magazine campaigns, dues, and two class plays. During an assembly program, the new gift was formally presented to the student body by Guy Neibuhr, and accepted very graciously by Superintendent W. D. Keyes. CLASS OF 1949 HOMECOMING FLOAT—FIiRST PRIZE WINNER Homecoming in the fall, arranged by football game in the evening under the gsch the game, is one of the highlights of the year’s activities. and two second prizes. This year the first prize for the The above picture shows a duplicate of the early the West. Even Clementine (Jack Creason), and Gary Scott), with their antics, added mu the Pep Committee, consis 0Ol’s excellen; lights, and The present cl best float in the “Forty Niners” the father (Max Seott) ch to the Winnin ass of 1949 formerly won a third prize parade was won by the Seniors. in a covered wagon heading for gold m = and the mother and child (Nellie Fornwal' theme. Twenty SENIOR CLASS WILL WE, THE CLASS OF '49, BEING OF SOUND MIND AND BODY, HEREBY BEQUEATH OUR PROPERTIES AS FOLLOWS: , Bob Austin, bequeath my dry humorous nature to Elmo Burks, so that he may amuse his classmates. , Lois Bristow, bequeath my quietness to Jean Pope, who could easily use it. , Kenneth Burris, bequeath my deep voice to Phil Arnold, so that he may have my job in chorus next year. , Francis Clifton, bequeath my ability to talk so much in class to Jack Schwartz. , Jack Creason, bequeath my long legs to Richard Hockaday, to enable him to be center on the basketball team. ee ee ee , Tom Doak, bequeath my goodnaturedness and my big friendly personality to Bill Sinkosky, that he may win the favor of all coaches in the Conference. , Nellie Fornwalt, bequeath my long hair to Mary Gardner, so as to satisfy her wishes. —_— he - Sherleen Gall, bequeath my singing ability to Barbara Bliss, so she too may win first place in the district contest. - Carolyn Grimes, bequeath my ability to fight with my sister to Sarah McCay. A Jim Hockaday, bequeath my pestiferous nature to Leland Ruch. Von, Mary Ellen Hockaday, bequeath my “giggle” to Esther Dubson, as she needs it. Gloria Hughes, bequeath my shorthand ability to anyone who can take it and make the grades I did. oa Pad Roger James, bequeath my “shyness” to Bill Baily, who could use it. Frank Jarvis, bequeath my ability to get along with the teachers to the Sophomore Class. Nita McKinney, pequeath my tumbling ability to Barbara Grimes, although she doesn’t need it. - Marjean Montgomery, bequeath my athletic ability to Joyce Graupman. Guy Neibuhr, bequeath my football ability to Don Arncld, so he can carry on where I left off, Richard Parlier, bequeath my girl friends to Jerry Elliot, although he doesn’t need them. out on Rosemary Randall, bequeath my habit of talking fast and not saying anything to Kathleen, just to keep it in the family. I, Eugene Riley, bequeath my basketball ability to Leon Fornwalt, who already has a good start. I, Barbara Ann Rogers, bequeath my beautiful blonde hair to Margaret Liming. I, Max Scott, bequeath my acting ability to Jack Coffman. I, Betty Smithers, bequeath my homecoming crown to next year’s Queen. I, Lloyd Streight, bequeath my wavy hair to Jack Walters, after his “bur” haircut has grown out. I, Betty Wilson, bequeath my straight A’s to anyone capable of holding them, WE, THE CLASS OF '49, BEQUEATH TO THE FRESHMEN OUR ABILITY TO EARN MONEY, TO THE SOPH- OMORES OUR ABILITY TO GET ALONG WITH PEOPLE, TO THE JUNIORS OUR P.-T.A. STANDING, AND TO THE TEACHERS OUR GOOD HUMOR, SIGNED THE CLASS OF 1949 Twenty-one t , (SS) First Row: Liming, Adams, C. Widick, Miss Hughes, Warner, Stoutenborough, Heim. Second Row: Brown, Pope, Jennings, J. Randall, B. Grimes, St. John, S. McCay. Third Row: Bolen, Butler, Tharp, Leach, Ishmael, Elliott, D. Gardner. Fourth Row: Argo, Grubbs, Cunningham, Schwartz, D. Weikle, Query, Burks. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY We were thirty-seven strong when we started to Maroa High as green freshmen. Our class officers were: President, Jerry Elliot; Vice-President, Charles Crabtree; Secretary, Marjorie Leach; and Treasurer, Patty Stoutenborough. In the fall of 1947 six of our freshmen did not return but we gained six new members to keep a total membership of thirty-seven. By the end of the year we had only thirty-three mem- bers. Our sophomore class officers were: President, Rebecca Jennings; Vice-President, Nancy Bolen; Secretary, Marjorie Leach; and Treasurer, Patty Stoutenborough. roe freshman at soph: omore homecoming queen candidates were Rebecca Jennings and Sarah McCay. Mr. Brandt was our freshman and sophomore advisor. | ‘When we came back as Juniors we had only twenty-seven members. Our class officers were: President, Dick Tharp; Vice-President, Nancy Bolen; Secretary ; Patty Stoutenborough. Rebecca Jennings and Joan Warner Hughes was our advisor and we have been working very hard o Prom arrangements. Marjorie Leach; and Treasure’ were queen candidates. M's n our Junior-Senior Banquet and Twenty-two SOPHOMORES First Row (1. to r.):Sullivan, Stormer, Dunham, Mr, Shuli, N. Bliss, Frederick, Foulke. Second Row (1. to r.): Clifton, Vaughn, Weikle, Ridgeway, B. Bliss, Riley, Bristow, Cox. Third Row (1. to r.): Jay, Dubson, Gentle, Doak, Mashburn, Arnold, Cole. Fourth Row (1. to r.): Lazelle, Greene, Bolen, Bailey, Sinkosky, Gardner, Pennypacker. Fifth Row (1. to r.): Walters, Seely, Creekmur, Reed, Sullivan, Hughes, Lanter, Fornwalt. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The Sophomore class started out with thirty-six members. During the year, we lost Lloyd Creekmur. The class was under the leadership of Mr. Shull. We elected the following officers: Mary Jay, President; Dorwin Sullivan, Vice-President: Reva Bristow, Secretary; Juanita Ridgeway, Treasurer. Representatives for the Student Council were Marilyn Green and Melbourne Lazelle. Re- presentatives for the pep committee were Jane Doak and Bill Sinkosky. We elected for queen candidates: Mary Helen Fredrick and Reva Bristow, Twenty-three FRESHMEN ‘ Wve vy} os astrh aiyl First Row (1. to r.): Arnold, Pennypacker, Smelser, Arnold, Hensley, Miss Grimmer, Second Row (Il. to r.): Hockaday, Hanks, Morgan, Tozer, Moberly, Widick, Terrell. Third Row (1. to r.): McCay, Matthews, McCormick, Graupman, Campbell, Randall. Fourth Row (1. to r.): Smith, Busick, Braden, Ruch, Coffman, Wilson, Menter. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY At the first of the year we had twenty-five members. During the course of the year we gained three and lost four, making a total membership of twenty-four at the end of the year. Our class sponsor was Miss Grimmer. We elected the following officers: Kathleen Randall, President; Fred Tozer, Vice-President: Laura Belle Moberly, Secretary; Phylis McCay, Treasurer. Our Pep Committee members were Dorothy Hensley and Glen Terrell. Janet Widick and LeRoy Wilson were the student council members, Our candidates for Queen were Kathleen Randall and Phylis McCay. Twenty-four ATHLETICS FOOTBALL . ¥? : r) ee : ‘ = = : . . : eee ” . ’ ET. . } ov) ° .% ‘ � 4 : re he im te of Foal 4 : _ - ; ‘ -_ : : 2 a on - « . ‘ ¢ ’ - ilied y J A, he ¥ : + | ey y , , aS ee rene, Cae ai � SNe J First Row (1. to r.): Sinkosky, Tharp, Austin, McFarland, Reed, Doak, James, Scott, Riley, Argo, Nei- buhr, Walters, (R. Hockaday, Mer.) Second Row (1. to r.): L. Fornwalt, P. Arnold, Smith, Weikle, Grubbs, Jarvis, Lazelle, Pennypacker, J. Hockaday, D. Sullivan, Burris, Coffman, Creason, Coach Boyd. FOOTBALL SCORES Maroa—l2 - - - - - Cerro Gordo— 0 Soya Football Conference Maroa— 0 - - - - - - Farmer City—1l2 Y Maroa— 0° = «= “=! = =, 92Seeeet leresa—-2Z6 Maroa — Third Place Maroa—1l4 (Homecoming) - -_ Illiopolis— 7 Maroa— 6 - - - - - - Assumption—36 All-Conference Selections Maroa—27 - - - - - - Moweaqua— 0 ; me ' Maroa— 0 - - - - -- - Lovington—20 Fullback Guy Neibuhr Maroa—lI3 - - -:- - - = Bethany—I2 Tackle — Tom Doak Our new coach, Mr. Walter Boyd, a graduate of Millikin University, a mild mannered man, and every inch a gentle- man, has worked hard this year to bring about a successful season for Maroa in football, basketball and baseball. COACH WALTER BOYD Twenty-six CHEER LEADERS _ ¥) Each fall after the opening of school, three cheerleaders are chosen by the student body to lead the cheers during the football and basket- ball seasons. Anyone in school may try out at a designated time. After all tryouts are complet- ed, the student body then votes for three of Its favorites. These cheerleaders not only have the responsibility of leading cheers but also lead all pep sessions, help on the pep committee and z- | take charge of pep squad meetings. Naturally, : it is up to them to display good sportsmanship at all times, and it is also their job to insist on good sportsmanship from the spectators through- out all games. ’ ; Mary Jay Jane Doak Betty Weikle ASSUMPTION GAME This is a picture of the football game at Assumption, played on the afternoon of October 7, 1948. This is well remembered because of the sleet and rain. Our left halfback, Guy Neibuhr, once made the remark that he wished this game could be played over, because if Maroa would have won this game, we might have been second or even first in the conference. Our team easily matched them, but because of bad weather, change in line-up, some previous injuries and over confidence, we lost with a final score of 33-6. ; 7 Twenty-seven FOOTBALL Twenty-eight OGER JAMES END a) JACK CREASON END TOM DOAK TACKLE GUY NEIBUHR HALF-BACK KEN BURRIS TACKLE BOB AUSTIN GUARD JIM HOCKADAY HALF-BACK MAX SCOTT CENTER eae Ep enn EE EE ——— FOOTBALL | DICK ARGO | TACKLE FRANK JARVIS HALF-BACK - EUGENE RILEY END HALF-BACK MELBOURN LAZELL GUARD JACK WALTERS QUARTER-BACK PHIL ARNOLD HALF-BACK BILL GRUBBS GUARD RICHARD SMITH END ‘Twenty-nine BASKETBALL Ps ry Li + il | arte A iL a6 or - First Row (1. to r.): Sinkosky, Jarvis, Neibuhr, Creason, Riley, James, Schwartz, Tharp, Weikle, Second Row (I. to r.): R. Hockaday, Mgr.; Query, Lazell, Pennypacker, Hughes, Coach Boyd, Forn- walt, Creekmur, Mashburn, Wilson, Bailey Mer. BASKETBALL SCORES Conference Games Maroa—19 - - - - Mt. Zion—34 Maroa—41 - - - St. Teresa—42 Maroa—42 - - - - Wapella—28 Maroa——57 - - - - Wapella—33 Maroa—28 . - - Warrensburg—d Maroa—50 - - - - Niantic—44 Maroa—49 - - - - Bethany—33 Maroa—47 - - - W arrensburg—4o Maroa—53 = = . = . = SArgenta—39 Maroa—34 - - - - Argenta—4l Maroa—5d5 . - - - Alumni—s1l Maroa—36 - - - Farmer City—45 Maroa—61 - - - - Kenney—38 Maroa—29 - - - - Mt. Zion—28 Maroa—66 - - DeLand-Weldon—30 Maroa—49 - - : Niantic—45 Maroa—o6 - - - - Beason—63 Maroa—55 - - Lovington— 44 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT MACON COUNTY TOURNAMENT Maroa—55 - - - - Latham—37 Maroa—31 - - - Warrensburg—96 Maroa—48 - - - Brownstown—63 Maroa—29 - - - - Mt. Zion—39 CENOIS BASKETBALL CONFERENCE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT First Place - - - - Warrensburg masea— 53 c DeLand-Weldon—30 Second Place - - - - Maroa “sche gta z e 3 : Kenney—s0 Champion ship Game Maroa—42 - - - - Beason—40 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT COACH WALTER BOYD Thirty Marca—47 - - - - FREE-THROW TROPHY First Team - - - - Guy Neibuhr Second Team - - Jerry Pennypacker Coach Boyd, former captain of the Millikin University basketball team, brought the Trojans through a successful season by defeating Warrensburg once, Argenta once, Mt. Zion once, and winning the district basketball tournament championship at Waynesville. ee ee ee ee | ee � ee pew OE — NL BASKETBALL EUGENE RILEY GUY NEIBUHR FRANK JARVIS ar JACK CREASON i JACK WALTERS GARY HUGHES ROGER JAMES DICK THARP be BILL SINKOSKY - DARRELL WEIKLE LEON FORNWALT JACK SCHWARTZ Thirty-one BASKETBALL--BASEBALL The Illinois High Athletic Association warded Maroa tha bronze plaque for winning of first Dlace the 1949 Waynesville | trict Basketball Toy) ment. It was proudly , ceived, because the to. worked hard to earn This marks another poi of achievement in +! high school’s history. 7; plaque was officially pre- sented to Supt. w. Keyes by Captain Eugen Riley at an all-school as- sembly held Monday af. ternoon following the championship game. The plaque has been placed in the school’s trophy case in the lower main hall of the high school. Kneeling (1. to r.): Tharp, Hughes, Weikle, Riley, James, Neibuhr, Sinkosky, Creason. Standing (1. to r.): Fornwalt, Jarvis. BASEBALL SQUAD EE ee ee ie == = of 2D —— . — : i a m™ , tina . Oe LU he : - tet. iu % Jj ome oes Es 2 Bar oe et oe we . ti. . 15 Sete. a . : : nel ya ov .- e e” = ms� 110491 — 5 : a i = e : - . rf Bao _ = A ¢ ; BASEBALL SCHEDULE ee asi . . taal a = - April 7—Lovington—There April 14—Niantic—Here April 22—Mt. Zion—Here May 3—Niantic—There May 9 Mt. Zion—tThere May 12—Warrensburg—Here May 16-20—District Baseball Tournament +, Boss _ ar psa : First Row (1. to r.): J H ae a Ar i Sec “s+ 10CKaday, Wal Third Row dae we Ellioti, Reed, Mae onnypacker, Neibuhr, Weikle, James, Hu 10795 Laz Strgan, Sine: Ruy, TRAD. ; 5, ru x. ai ey. ' _ P ’ a ‘ bE) i ae ghes Thirty-two ACTIVITIES STUDENT COUNCIL hody of the school, has been active In many fields this veo Rosemary Randall; Vice-president, Melbourne Lazell; Secre},,. as the sponsor. | The Student Council, the elected governing The officers elected for the year were: President, 40 gene Rebecca Jennings; Treasurer, Marilyn Greene. Mr. Kitowsk the clean-up campaign, joint sponsorship of the Hallowe'en party, sej. Some of the various activities are n's¢ and also the school picnic. . tion of movies, sponsorship of the Christmas party, Left to Right: Randall, Lazell, Jennings, Wilson, Mr. Kitowski, Creason, Widick, Gardner, Greene. a | : | First Row (Sitting): Doak. Second Row (1. to r.): J. Hockaday Jay Third Row (1.tor.): M. E Miss Fort, Weikle, Sc Ww Ui tor Morr Hockaday, Terrell, Strikgiee Boe eevOnr ts, “ys Warner, Hensley. EP COMMITTEE The Pep Committee was organized just after from , sc te om each class and the cheerleaders. James Hock, hool started in the fall all. kaday w r . W as oe] val [he purposes ar ; : 4eCted to ; oe S are threefold—to create O act tivities. to create : : ative= It is made up of two representa’ School spirit , aS chairman for the year 1948-194 : � tO pron : ate Sa 4 I 10te sportsmanship, to sponsor a few school 4 Ss are many. Homecomi ; ‘ . - a ; ling IS dé or football game there is always a short Liege and directed by t] , . S€ssion, pang; . ie Pep C Ni , Tanging fr¢ P Committee. Before each ! ; 2M the d very serious to the humorous. jasketbal! Thirty-four are ewes GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ’ � a : 7 ; 9 ; .] ‘ . ‘ ane ; ‘ : , Phe G.A.A,, under the sponsorship of Miss Fort, elected the following officers: President, Marjorie Leach; ‘e-preside Raries he , ; ‘ ' er nt, Marjean Montgomery; Secretary, Janice Randall; and Treasurer, Jean Pope. le club used the high sehool gymnasium for recreation and working for points to earn a letter. Fourth Row (.tor): Dunham, Vaughn, Doak, Grimes, Gardner, Bolen, B, Grimes, Dubson. hird Row: (.tor.): Riley, S. McCay, P. McCay, Jennings, Jay, Ridgeway, Weikle, Second Row (1. tor): Frederick, Cox, Moberly, Warner, Stormer, Heim, N. Bliss, Sullivan, rirst Row (1, tor.): Smelser, Pope, Montgomery, Miss Fort, Leach, J. Randall, McKinney. First Row (1.tor.): J. Widick, Frederick, Gall,,Hockaday, Miss Sitter, R. Randall, Rogers, Arnold, Hensley. Second Row (1. to r.): Sullivan, McKinney, Moberly, Warner, Stoutenborough,- Hanks, Heim, N. Bliss, Cox, Smelser. Third Row (1. to r.): Adams, Riley, Dunham, Ridgeway, Brown, Weikle, Stormer, R. Bristow, L. Bristow, Liming. Fourth Row (1. tor.): Jay, St. John, MeCay, J. Randall, Hughes, C. Widick, Pope, Jennings, K. Randall, B, Bliss, S. McCay. Fifth Row (.tor.): Mathews, C. Grimes, Dubson, Cole, McCormick, Graupman, Vaughn, B, Grimes, Smithers, Camp- bell. Sixth Row (1, tor.): Doak, Montgomery, Ishmael, Wilson, Gardner, Lanter, Leach, Fornwalt, Greene, Bolen, Menter. HI-TRI The activities of Hi-Tri, under the direction of Miss Sitter, centered around the ai ms of the club—loyalty, courtesy, friendship, character, and success, Mary Ellen Hockaday, president; Rosemary Randall, vice-president; Sherleen Gall, secretary; and Barbara Rogers, treasurer, were elected io lead the club, The events of the year included a box social and a banquet. At the banquet the new officers for the en- suing year were elected, Thirty-five ’ A FUTURE FARMERS oF AMERIC ; ' irecting their ACtivities ‘ Mr. Nicol directing , ‘.F.A., with tale a i ‘ganizations of the school is the ; Eugene Riley; Secretary, Dick Argo; Treasure, ghee Bighh Na ite onan Guy Neibuhr; Vice-president, . rear were: President, Guy | Officers of the year were: , oak. ir Highlighting tho oP pee Ke Sentinel, Tom Doa ‘ F.H.A. girls. ighhig the Melbourne Lazell; Reporter, David Gardner; and wee in conjunction with the A VW IAS i i id VAS e ast f ‘iené r re SI é nd hé yrl 4 che a ld | iviti aS ‘as i are -son yanque ‘ spring activitie: W as a pare nt . =) “ R } { AS l iv in }: Clifton, Grubbs. R = Co im uc ] CE S n, S ullivé : ‘ FY urt 1 VA W . . . . ? ; met ary, Austin, Butler. | Foulke Sinus -): Burks, Jarvis, Braden, Query, a WER ilson, Morgan, Third we 1, “ “i la arte ae Parlier, Smith, Mr. Nicol, W Second Row (1.tor.): D. ’ ; : . � Ar 0, Doak. First Row (1. to r.): Gardner, Lazell, Neibuhr, Riley, Arg irs Je Gi — Tis, Su Ses : ey Se es a ee Bik MD rots aes a A ant ar) es, nm ‘ 7 ba offs on . Pe oe 4) ' a P's : ‘ First Row 1. tor.): Hensley, Arnold, Smithers Second Row (1. tor.): M. E. Hockaday, van, Widick. Third Row (1. tor.): Cox, Stormer, R, Bristow, Liming, Riley, Miss Hughes, L. ham, Fourth Row (1. tor.): S. McCay, B, Bliss, Jennings, K, Randall, J, R Jay. “Cay; all, G, Hughes, C. Widick, Vaughn, P. Mct Fifth Row 1. tor.): Campbell, B. Grimes, Cole, M cCormick Graupman, Dubson, Leach, Sixth Row (l.tor.) R. Randall, Menter, Ishmael, Fornwalt, Gardner, Lanter, Gall , Ridgeway, St. Heim, Stoutenboroug! John, Bolen, Pope, 1, Moberly, N, Bliss Doak, Frederick, Rogers. . Sulli- � Hanks, Smelser, McKinney, sikle. Dun Bristow, Adams, Brown, Weikle, [ and C. Grimes, Matthews. Wilson, Greene, Montgomery: FUTURE HOMEMAK ER Under the leadership of Maryilynn St. John, cesssful year. Other officers of the club this y Jean Pope, treasurer: Betty Smithers, histori Programs for this year included a h S OF AMERICA president, the Future ear were: Nancy Bolen an; and Jane Doak, ayride, variety show a suc Homemakers of America completed 2 ary; Vice-president: Juanita Ridgeway, TP on y0l. parliamentarian, Miss Hughes was the club sP � Movie, and a tea for the girls’ mothers. Thirty-six ————— BAND The band, under the direction of Miss Ravnaas, had a membership of twenty. The following officers were elected for the year: President, Mary Ellen Hockaday; Secretary, Patty Stoutenborough; Treasurer, Merle Query; Stage Manager, Delbert Clifton; and Librarian, Maryilynn St, John. Regular rehearsals were held each morning during zero hour. The highlight of the year’s work was the joint band concert, grade and high school pupils, on Sunday afternoon, March 27, in the gymnasium. Sitting (l.tor.): Seely, Hockaday, Stoutenborough, Morgan, Miss Ravnaas, Arnold, Gentle, Brown, Heim, Arnold. Standing (1. to r.): D. Clifton, Hughes, St. John, Rogers, Bolen, Query, F. Clifton, Arnold, Elliott, Leach, Lanter. First Row (1. to r.): Arnold, McKinney, N. Bliss, Warner, Hensley. Second Row (1.tor.): Liming, C, Grimes, Randall, Leach, Matthews, B. Grimes, Riley, McCay. Standing: Miss Fort. GIRLS’ TUMBLING TEAM The Girls’ Tumbling Team was reorganized this fall with a membership of sixteen girls. Any girl who wishes may join the team, and after she has proved her ability she is entitled to tumble with the exhibition team. No girl may tumble without the consent of her parents. One evening, during the fall and winter after school, is de- voted to practice periods. To develop good posture, practice safety rules and cooperation, live good health habits, promote a means of recreation—these are the aims of the M.C.H.S. Girls’ Tumbling Team, Thirty-seven LIBRARIANS Miss Sitter as an assistant. During ea, ; is vear was in charge of Mr. John Kitowski, wit ee had actual charge of directing th ey nonaee Mimone eicdent librarians, who volunteered their ; period of the day dl ‘ . i the magazine wer t. cataloging, arranging ge heck! books: in= ane, the center of the scho- RO Finis rey sip ies consisted of checking tmosphere . as . Schoo! W ork in the library. Their one elping to give the library a wholesome - antes Same eee relvundred books {.., See nee a shely PAL snclves this VenemeW eran had the adv Many new books were adde : ; the State Traveling Library at Springfield, Illinois. ; puis all, Heim, Stormer, Parlier. Second Row (l.tor.): Mr. Kitowski, Miss Sitter, B. Bliss, Ridgeway, McKinney, Gall, First Row (l.tor.): C. Grimes, Weikle, Hughes, Fornwalt. First Row (1. tor.): Miss Sitter, M. Hockaday, Leach, Scott, G. Hughes Second Row (1. tor.): Rogers, McKinney, War � K. Bristow, Stormer L. Bri Third Row (1. tor.): S. McCay, B. Bliss, Smithers, Dunham, K. Randall a5, Fourth Row (l.tor.): Pope, Vaughn, R, Randall, J, Hockaday Lazell. BR. ; Fifth Row (l.tor.): Tharp, Pennypacker, 7a � B. Gri Query, Lanter wrimes, J. Randall, Jennings. Sixth Row (1. tor.): N. Fornwalt, Gall, Ja ' Argo, Austin, Neibuhr, rvis, James, Creason, G, Hughes, B,. Wilson, Montgomery. BLUE AND GOLD sTAFE The monthly publication of the Blue and Gol Leach and Gloria Hughes as his assistants, a Was edited under the dire The circulation this year w | as approximately 1 greatly in getting the paper out on time. Mrs, Coen Ha: arjori? ction of Max Scott, with Mar ded bers of the staff aide’ : were cooperative, which nSOor, with Miss § itter as assistant. Thirty-eight CIVIL AIR PATROL The C.A.P., under the leadership of Mr. W. D. Keyes, took trips to Springfield and other places during the year to study about the airplane and how to fly it. Nita McKinney was the typist for the C.A.P. The regular meetings were held once a week at the high school. Fourth Row (1. tor.): Braden, L. Fornwalt, Cunningham, Lanter, D, Sullivan, G. Hughes. Third Row (1. tor.): C. Grimes, Ishmael, Busick, Sinkosky, Greene, J. Doak. Second Row (1. tor.): Stoutenborough, P. Arnold, G. Hughes, Elliot, Adams, Terrell, Warner. First Row (1. tor.): B. Sullivan, McKinney, Mr. Keyes, N. Bliss, D, Clifton. First Row (1. tor.): P. Arnold, Cox, B. Sullivan, N. Bliss, McKinney, M. E. Hockaday, Heim, Miss Worner. Second Row (l.tor.): Stormer, Warner, Stoutenborough, Liming, S. McCay, Adams, Dunham, C. Widick, Third Row (1. tor.): P. Riley, Ridgeway, Pope, P. McCay, Jennings, B. Bliss, G. Hughes, K. Randall. Fourth Row (1.tor.): J. Randall, Vaughn, Smithers, C. Grimes, Dubson, R. Randall, B. Grimes, Ishmael. Fifth Row: (1.tor.): N. Fornwalt, N, Bolen, Montgomery, Greene, Leach, Wilson, Gall, M. Gardner, Lanter, GLEE CLUB The glee club, consisting of forty girls, was organized under the direction of Miss Worner. Mary Ellen Hockaday was pianist and Rosemary Randall, chairman of the group. The glee club made its first public appearance at the December P.-T.A. meeting, at which time the girls sang several Christmas carols. Several members also appeared at the County Chorus at Argenta. Thirty-nine SPANISH CLUB The following officers we . 3 ‘Leen members. re : ve] ” was organized Minima Wie ade acs Maria Helen”, Mary Helen Frederic}, ape eg NS irae Rope; James; Vice-premae ne Carolina’, Carolyn Grimes. - Dena “ Juan”, er pete ere ayo c a PTT. elected: Presidente, Ha Se Dunham; Treasurer, repent ee or Christmas party, arn the pinata {il}, Secretaria, “Senorita Maria”, ish Club this year was the “Lo vy Spanish customs and ey ease throug: The highlight of the Bet ate ames and songs. Understan vee. members of the club chose Spanish name: with candy and nuts, an Sea saan purpose of our club. aaaTt Roslia, Peggy Arnold; Maria Helena, games, dances, and songs, pebvicboens syar eS Bill Bailey; Pablo ea tee are Bolen; Carolina, Carolyn Grime. Mase He ae aitie er James: Jose, Kenneth Burris; Ge ne: and Advisor, Senorita Worner. - “ - c yy vsti 4 ot Ley . ek « wat Maas paar hs Betty June Lanter; Lucia, Marilyn Gree! Maria, Mary Dunham: a, 3 ; ‘ris, Bailey, Greene, . Bolen, Lanter, Burris, “A : P. Arnold, P. Arnold, J. } am, C. Grimes. menaeee Ne? Worner, Foulke, Frederick, James, Dunhan irs ‘ aie 2 First Row (1. tor.): Cheerleaders: Jay, Doak, Weikle. Second Row (1. tor.): Frederick, McKinney, Dunh am, Storme Third Row (1. tor.): Ridgeway, P. McCay, J. R andall, Leach, r, N. Bliss, B. Miss Fort, | Sullivan, Hensley, . anter, N, Bolen, Pope, K. Randall. PEP SQUAD The Pep Squad was organized by Miss Fort, the cheerleaders at our contests, especially the football and bask gether in a group to agsist the cheerleaders by forming a nucleus have helped the school spirit a great deal this year. They hay it an active club in the school. girls physica} education instructor, etball games. Which know al] € cooperate for the purpose of ay The group always sits sy the yells and school songs. ak? d with the Pep Committee to help ™ Forty —_ -— CLASS PLAYS WHAT A LIFE! The senior class play was presented under the direction of Miss Grimmer, with the assistance of Miss Sitter and Nellie Fornwalt, student director. The cast included: Henry Aldrich, Max Scott; Barbara Pearson, Carolyn Grimes; Mrs. Aldrich, Sherleen Gall; Miss Shea, Betty Wilson: Mr. Nelson, Roger James; Mr. Bradley, Bob Austin; Miss Pike, Rosemary Randall; Mr. Vecchitto, Ken Burris; Miss Johnson, Marjean Montgomery; Mary, Betty Smith- ers; Miss Eggleston, Mary Ellen Hockaday; Miss Wheeler, Gloria Hughes; George Bigelow, Eugene Riley; Mr. Ferg- uson, James Hockaday; Bill, Frank Jarvis; Gertie, Nita McKinney. This play deals with the trials of Henry Aldrich as an adolescent high school student. Two particular things make high school life very trying for Henry, his father and George Bigelow, the high school bully, who not only hates Henry, but seems to have the inside track with Henry’s girl, Barbara. The one and only scene is laid in the principal’s office of Central High School. ’ L. to R.: M. Hockaday, Randall, James, Montgomery, Scott, Smithers, Creason, McKinney, Hughes, Rogers, Miss Sitter, Austin, Wilson, Miss Grimmer, Parlier, Jarvis, Fornwalt, J. Hockaday, Burris, Riley, Grimes, Gal. Sitting (.tor.): St. John, Randall, Bolen, Warner, Query, Leach. Standing (1,tor.): Weikle, Gardner, Argo, Stoutenborough, Tharp, Grubbs, Miss Sitter, Miss Grimmer, SMALL TOWN ROMEO The junior class play was presented under the direction of Miss Sitter and Miss Grimmer, her assistant di- rector. The cast included: Joe, Dick Tharp; Sly, Dick Argo, Bud, Bill Grubbs; Betty, Naney Bolen; Sarah, Marjorie Leach; Miss Gates, Janice Randall; Jane, Joan Warner, Anna, Maryilynn St, John; student director, Patty Stouten- borough; Stage manager, Darrell Weikle. Joe Stanford, a young playwright, goes to Rushville to search for a plot fo. his new play. There he finds just what he needs in a little hotel run by Betty Braxton. Betty is having a difficult time because Morton Kendall, the meanest man in town, holds a mortgage on the hotel, In his eagerness to help Letty, Joe discovers that the play is writing itself. Forty-one RADIO CLUB shar Yr rvision of Mr. Keyes. The funqa The Radio Club was organized during the second aye ates Ha ena ats tn Ee gaunds mentals of electricity were taught by lectures, demonstrations ane me and used for code practice. a . : . ; “ h | f iti r . j The boys were also given an opportunity to repair old radio sets sh a ra ta them by citizens o the community. One regular period a week and several evenings were ¢ ; ' . . . sy tle. First Row (1. tor.): D. Clifton, Elliott, McGee, E. Pennypacker, Gen Second Row (1. tor.): Busick, Bolen, Query, Bailey, F. Clifton, Mr. Keyes. ‘ ion, ay e a) One % z ae a ee Bites f i er a Qe ai . -—- = or oa 4 First Row (1. tor.): E. Pennypacker, Terrell, Mashburn. @ Tela) ; . . ye 4 “Tt 4 : ; Gentle, Arg 2 ir . eo Ay . Second Row (I. tor.): McGee, Elliott, J. Pennypacker, Bolen, Laaeteawtorent R oe Be ockaday lhird Row (1. tor.): Riley, F. Clifton, Scott, Doak, Austin, Weikle Sullivan. Jarvis ™M oath — ’ oi, . arv S, r. S 1u h H1|-Y | The boys’ Hi-Y, under the sponsorship of Mr. zell, and Vice-president, Bill Bailey, Jarvis, and Darrell Weikle, Shull elect : - J pa ed the following icers: Preside ‘ne La- rhe entertainment committe g officers: President, Melbour! e consisted of Dorwin Sullivan, chairman, Frank The club used the high school gymnasium for recreation night. Their regular meetings were held every Monda) Forty-two ; _ ° HOMECOMING HOMECOMING QUEEN This year our school queen was Betty Smithers Her court consisted of Marjean Montgomery, Joan Warner Zebecca Jennings, Mary Helen Frederick, Reva Bristow Kathleen Randall, and Phyllis McCay. They were escorted by Roger James, Max Scott, Gene Riley, Tom Doak. Guy Neibuhr, Jack Creason, Frank Jarvis, Robert Austin. ana Ken Burris. At 10:00 P. M. the court entered to the music of “A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody”. Mrs. John Hensley the former Annetta Johnson, gave her crown to Tom Dene who in turn crowned Betty Smithers. The next dance was danced by the new queen and her court. BETTY SMITHERS HOMECOMING HOMECOMING PARADE AND BONFIRE DANCE Forty-three CLASSROOM PICTURES UPPER LEFT: BAND SECTION UPPER RIGHT: AMERICAN HISTORY MIDDLE LEFT: TYPING MIDDLE RIGHT: GEOMETRY LOWER LEFT: ENGLISH NINE LOWER RIGHT: SOCIAL PROBLEMS Forty-four SS + = ——- a ne ee 2 CLASSROOM PICTURES UPPER LEFT: LIBRARY STUDY HALL MIDDLE LEFT: AGRICULTURE LOWER LEFT: FOODS UPPER RIGHT: MIDDLE RIGHT: LOWER RIGHT: CHEMISTRY SPEECH FOUR CLOTHING Forty-live i ns ee Sy oe ne OE TR ee ee eee CALENDAR Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 7—School begins. 10—Instrument display. 16—P.-T.A. 17—Farmer City (there). 21—Distribution Elements Animal Reports. 22—Movie. 23—F.F.A. Leadership school, 24—-St. Teresa (there). 29—Football VU. I. 28—Pictures of students, 29—-Frozen foods show. 1—lIlliopolis (Homecoming). 4—Tuberculin tests. 6-—Freshman Mixer. 7—Assumption (there), S8-—F.F.A. and F.H.A. weiner roast, 12—-Senior pictures, i14—P.-T.A, 15—Moweaqua (here). End of 1st six weeks. 19—G.A.A, 21—American Legion Night. 22-—Lovington (here). 26—Hallowe’en party. 28-—Independent basketball game. 29—Bethany (there), S—F.F.A. grain show. 9—P,-T.A, 16—Conservation program, 17-——Movie. 19--Senior play. 23—-Mt. Zion (here), 24—-End of 2nd six weeks. 29—-Maroa and Forsyth basketball game. 30—Wapella (here). 1—-Independent basketball game. 2-Band concert, | $—Warrensburg (there), 7—Bethany (there), S—-Grade school band (club party), 9—P.-T.A. 10—Argenta (here), 12—Messiah Here. 13—F.F.A. recreation evening. 14—Senior class party, 15——Lions club. 16—F.F.A. serap drive. 17—Alumni (here). 2l—Kenney (ther e), 22—Christmas party and dance, 28—Niantic Tourney, 29-—Niantic Tourney, 30—Niantic Tourney, Forty-six Jan. Feb. Mar. April May June 4—DeLand (here), 5—Independent basketball game. 7—St. Teresa (here). 11—Wapella (there). G.A.A. Tumbling. 12—Movie. 13—P.-T.A, 14—Niantic (there). 18—Warrensburg (here). G.A.A. Tumbling. 19—Independent basketball game. 20-21—-Exams. 24—Argenta (there). 26-27—Macon County Tourney. 4—Mt. Zion (there). G.A.A. Tumbling. 9—Hi-Tri. 10—P.-T.A. 11—Niantic (here). G.A.A. Tumbling. 15—Beason (there). G.A.A, Tumbling. 16—Movie. | 18—Lovington (here). 21—Section F.F.A. pick up corn. 22—Farmer City (there). G.A.A, Tumbling. 23—Afternoon assembly. 24—P,-T.A. variety show. 1—Junior play practice. 8—F.F.A, banquet. 10—P.-T.A. 11—End of 4th six weeks. 16—Movie. 18—Macon Band Festival at Blue Mound. 20-—Band concert. 25—High school band contest at Clinton. 31-——Junior play. 2—F.H.A. sectional rally. 4—Sectional public speaking contest, 8:00 P. Mz, here, . | 13—Movie. 14—P.-T.A. 15—Good Friday—No school. 17—Easter. 22—End of 5th six weeks. 28—Spring musical, 29—Hi-Tri, 11—Movie. 12—P.-T.A. 13—Junicr-Senior banquet and prom. 26—Final exams. 27-—Final exams. Class night. 29—Baccalaureate, 8:00 P. M. 30—Decoration Day—No school. 1—Record grades. 2—End of 6th six weeks, All-school picnic. 2—Commencement, 8:00 P. M. SNAPSHOTS Forty-seven AN APPRECIATION The Maroa High School has had a Parent-Teachers' Association for a long time. This or- ganization has helped the school in many ways, not only by keeping up the community spirit and support for the high school, but working together for the betterment of the boys and girls. Many people are not aware of the additional material aid which they have given. In former years, it has given valuable items to the high school, such as: a wire recorder, money toward an honor plaque, money for a movie projector, paid doctors for pupil physical examinations for many years, donated to the Red Cross, and purchased silverware, dishes, and glassware for the home economics department. This year, they have sponsored many activities and given money toward various funds. A sum ot money was given to the high school for free trophies for winners of a local speech con- test to create interest in public speaking. They bought a large coffee maker and much-needed kitchen equipment for the home economics department, fifty dollars toward a new magazine rack tor the high school library, helped on the immunization program, and a donation to the American Red Cross. They also sponsored a new venture by providing a trip to the class which had the largest per cent of attendance of parents at the regular P.-T.A. meetings. The class of 1949 won this trip. In addition to the trip, each member of the class was given an amount to purchase a substantial dinner on the way. Besides this they paid for their page in the high school annual and gave an additional substantial amount to help finance the annual to take the place of the usual patrons and patronesses. The senior class of 1949, as well as the alumni. and underclassmen, are deeply appreciative of the fine work which they are doing for our unit high school and wish to take this opportunity to express our most sincere thanks. Class of 1949 Se AUTOGRAPHS Forty-eight SNAPSHOTS Forty-nine —_——— SS —oOOoOe ALUMNI Fifty ALICE AUSTIN—Working in the office at P E Hatchery, Maroa, Illinois. ROBERT CREEKMUR—I'm in the Navy now!!! CATHERINE EASLEY—Works in telephone office at Taylorville, Illinois. MARY BELLE FENTON—Employed as bookkeeper at Citizen’s Natl. Bank at Decatur. EUGENE FOSTER—Employed ai H. K. Ferguson Construction Co., Decatur, Illinois. DOROTHY GENTLE—Attending Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa. ELIZABETH GREESON—Attending Normal University, Normal, Illinois, VERNON GREUTMAN—Working in John Ward’s Garage, Maroa, Illinois. JACK HILL—Working at Kuhl’s Implement Company, Decatur, ILinois. BETTY JEAN HOFFMAN—Mrs. James Montgomery, Maroa, Illinois. ROBERT HUSTON—At home. ANNETTA JOHNSON—Mrs. John Hensley, Maroa, Illinois. ARTHUR LEACH—Employed at H. K. Ferguson Construction Co., Decatur, Illinois. KATHRYN MARLOW—Working in office at Ospur Elevator. JEANNE MEECE—Mrs, Bill Morris, Piper City, Iinois. JOY’ MONTGOMERY—Attending Blackburn College, Carlinville, Ilinois. WILMA NEIBUHR—Works in the office at Montgomery Wards, Decatur, Illinois. MARY LOU POPE—Assistant in Decatur Kindergarten, Decatur, Illinois. LUAN PULLIAM—Telephone operator, Marca, Illinois. WALLACE ST. JOHN—Farming at home, Maroa, Illinois, WILMER SEELY—Employed at Kammarmeyer’s Grocery, “Herb’s”, Maroa, Illinois, ROBERT SPRAGUE—Farming at home, Maroa, Illinois, VIOLA TOLBY—Mrs, Harold Dunham, Maroa, Illinois. THELMA WIDICK—Employed at Haines Essick’s, Decatur, Ilinois, JOAN WIKOFF—Working in a bank, Santa Monica, California. - =o | SNAPSHOTS Fifty-one OO i I —_ SNAPSHOTS Fifty-two — vw my ee 0) ee 9 8) a hi EB 8 | mt 8 ee | + epee i i me — I —— Ll OT | ||| fh || || ||| ht | ee me a ee me cm et lhe Hl imme em me i i i com i ee ie i ee tj em i iff mem st am — eee THE BES fale lcsletemeln THE WORLD PASS THROUGH OUR DOORS EACHSD Ay OUR CUSTOMERS Congratulations Seniors! MONTGOMERY’S SUPER MARKET MAROA, ILLINOIS JIM PROPRIETORS LEN hi ys QS 1 4 Hips sia MM ralee titles sll ate i a i i The Citizen’s National Bank of Decatur Complete Banking Facilities TRUST DEPARTMENT SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT SAVINGS DEPARTMENT INSTALLMENT LOAN DEPARTMENT FARM SERVICE DEPARTMENT Fifty-four —ih— —� A ——— || ||| | —— ll | |||] || || bh ee ee le eat ls ED © mh i, mt th i i ty it th a th Ze | | | | | | | | Crang Motor Sales Co. | | | | | | Ford -- Mercury | Sales and Service | i : | | | | 215 NORTH QUINCY STREET : | | | | CLINTON PHONE 31 ILLINOIS : | 2 : | HF 901 0) a a I ‘- We Are At Your Service WHETHER YOUR ACCOUNT IS LARGE OR SMALL OR YOUR NEED IS FOR A LARGE OR SMALL LOAN YOU ARE ASSURED THE SAME COURTEOUS SERVICE WE HAVE BEEN SERVING THIS COMMUNITY 89 YEARS. May We Serve You? 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Terrell | | | | MAROA ILLINOIS | |_ — ree Dewein Grain Co. EMERY, ILLINOIS GRAIN AND FEED DEALERS NUTRENA FEEDS OF ALL KINDS and CORN BELT CHICKS PHONE MAROA 15R3 DAY er NIGHT A qc = i ' Nt ; val cay: ins fee | : If We Can Help —— |) Lf) EL mm _—— | |||] ||| | —L—— 1 | ee ff EL LL LE | mm THE NATIONAL BANK OF DECATUR DECATUR'S OLDEST NATIONAL BANK CLmmbubance JEewitct jy. J. MORAN « sons ILLINOIS DECATUR... 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GARAGE PHONE 27 MAROA, ILL. | | | | | + Hl ee Hj eee ||| ee mm i Hit se {ht (tjf oom [fh comme if sem iit sm jh eee Hs fj me Hem Ih it me | D alieeeiiiieetil cm ee ae a el ™7 Es Se ee — —— — eee BILL’S SERVICE STATION OLIVER SALES AND SERVICES PHONE 14 MAROA, ILLINOIS H. L. LIENHART R. R. LIENHART | HG | HS — UO) — |} me wn en = ee BAN ee HE ee Ha Nh ce Ht So [A Se A ce Ht ee i ee HE en Ll cee ft coe Ht eee Ht commen ity wn ne ——— hh) ee CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 LINVILLE HARDWARE CoO. MAROA ILLINOIS A ee LA ee Ne Et eH pe HE ee ih ey ee (il een eee ee i “a oy - an —— 1h fil Hl eee th eee (00 ee (it cm 1) em (if ixty-two WHEELER POOL ROOM FOR ICE CREAM — CIGARS TOWING SERVICE GENERAL OVERHAULING ALL WORK GUARANTEED GAS — OIL — GREASE T, A. 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MASTER-MIX CONCENTRATES AND COMPLETE FEEDS OLD FASHIONED STONE PHONE DECATUR 3-3013 ——_— | | em FS ead a ae Ta A See NT A aren EARL ROLOFSON'S Sinclair Service Station FOR GASOLINE — OIL — CANDY COLD DRINKS — ICE CREAM TOBACCO — CIGARS - GROUND CORN MEAL L. D. ROGERS Ce ——— ——— I ———— TT — I — | em | ee PHONE DECATUR 3-3511 GILLETTE AND GOODYEAR TIRES FORSYTH, ILLINOIS FORSYTH ROUTE 51 ILLINOIS HENDRICKSON MR Dae GARAGE GENERAL OVERHAULING | JEWELERS ALL WORK GUARANTEED OPTOMETRISTS PHONE DECATUR 3747 FORSYTH ILLINOIS CLINTON ILLINOIS 1 i a} Hh (ll te We ee Se RAR RO Ae Ae He ee A He A i on sonnel Sixty-three ROYAL TYPEWRITER | : i SALES AND SERVICE AGENCY | 7 DITTO DUPLICATOR | CONGRATS NS | SALES AND SERVICE AGENCY A ! | ECATUR FRIEND Wittenauer Typewriter Co. | ; : : : | | Phone 38321 2245 E. 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Yockey Forrest Hunt 2 = — | Ft | STAUBERS pe latest styles | ONE OF DECATUR S | oe dees | : Always—friendly, prompt, courteous ] FOR ' ees ! MEN AND : | YOUNG MEN | ' STAUBERS Your Home Store ] BLAKENEY AND PLUM | : Corner of East Main and Water St. 326 North Water Street DECATUR i ILLINOIS | DECATUR ILLINOIS | $F 9 m1 4th tt 1h tt th th en | 0 11 81 11 1 0 9 0) tH) — tt — tH tt — 1 — es — ho eee | -— rn at | FORSYTH : Lumber and Coal Co. | TRUMMEL'S DRUGS ? LUMBER — COAL — HARDWARE | WALGREEN AGENCY | PAINTS AND BUILDER’S SUPPLIES : PRESCRIPTIONS G. E. APPLIANCES | DRUGS—SUNDRIES—LUNCHES | | Phone Decatur 2-8921 | | | FORSYTH ILLINOIS; CLINTON Phone 208 ILLINOIS | anes nese Mere Ee f ee cree Te en ee L | | FOR | ; CLOTHING AND SPORTSWEAR | 3 AND : | ! COMPLIMENTS | EVERYTHING THAT. MER AND YOUNG | | we Am 3 OLAN MILLS, INC. aan | | GOTTLIEB’S | a ILLINOIS | THE HOUSE OF THE OSHKOSH OVERALL | CLINTON ILLINOIS | I a ' ES eer rca scare ace criemmesemenamammnsammccimmentma dat tite Si iat aT RIT SDI SD TS TA Sixty-five WAYSIDE INN WE HAVE BEEN SERVING COMPLIMENTS | | FINE FOODS AND BEVERAGES | | | | | OF Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Rhodes FOR 22 YEARS ART AND MARJORIE WILCOX MAROA ILLINOIS 223 East North St. Decatur, Illinois a LE HE | Hl Hf ee ff fl] ee fff] ee fh ee jh} a jf) a |} e j}}| a ft} eee at —_——— fl LY 1 Tien 4 . | COMPLIMENTS 7 COMPLIMENTS | | : OF OF | Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lancaster | DEERINGTON ! E | z : TOMMY’S CABINS | ZINNIA GARDENS : MAROA ILLINOIS : MAROA ILLINOIS | | RAM 8 th th — HL — Hh — tt — De a i | | : s : - STANDARD CAFE A | WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR Fo gang eS : CURB SERVICE |! CONFECTIONS—SPECIALTIES—TOBACCO | ane | | D FOOD — RIGHT PRICES 1051 West North Street | STEAKS — CHICKEN — SHORT ORDERS | | DECATUR ELINGTS | YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME ! i | ee a $ 7% Sn ae a anne aren il eee ia Sh ee mn —meSe TOWER CA : CAFE COMPLIMENTS THE FRIENDLY STOP | | ROUTE 48 AND 51 | OF : z F | STEAKS — CHICKEN — CHops | CREIGHTON’S E | COMPLETE DINNER JEWELRY STORE | 24-HOUR SERVICE | 130 East Prairie Street DECATUR ILLINOIS | DECATUR pee 20114 ILLINOIS | SS Sixty-alx US i eee eet : ? : 4 i | RENT A PIANO OR ey | | INSTRUMENT | 7 | | | ; | | | . me ra ie : ta i | | MACON Music| | | | : | l l IN DECATUR bs a | | ligasied | l eee PO: — 5820 | BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY | : | | | OF | | | THE COCA-COLA CO. | ) | : BY RENT APPLIES ON ? The Coca-Cola Bottling Co. LATER PURCHASE | DECATUR ILLINOIS | a |. | .. oa et i ts 8 1 i tm) 2 2 2 ts 9 ts — i 0 of oF 09 8 9 0 ts i i St ts St i te + D-X Lubricating Motor Fuel Haines Food Center Quality Food Groceries — Meat — Vegetables Complete Household Needs AND D-X Top Flite Motor Oil Firestone Tires and Batteries Greasing — Washing Wheel Balancing Downer’'s D-X Station PHONE 4705 Sundries C. A. HAINES, Prop. DIAL 6627 601 North Water Street 1270 North Main Street ILLINOIS DECATUR ILLINOIS — —_—_—_——— ———— ee i a a yy hy) ) S-— CoO er , ee a ef a fl fh ee hf fh ee ff} fh ee} oe —_—_—_——_— i — | (fff) fi E ! = | : | : : : : | z . £ — ji) ae jf) ee [| eo eee A cee fi come Hil cee hf} me il) em HD HE | Hl Ree ae eae Sixty-seven —————————— ; i —_—_— i : ik) ed i | COMPLIMENTS OF ARTHUR'S | | | FAY’S | F | | ARTHUR'S i BEAUTY SHOP | Furniture and Rugs : | PHONE 17 : : 237 NORTH MAIN ' | MAROA ILLINOIS : | DECATUR ILLINOIS | i — Cn ee ee ee pe i NN ra MILY | A COMPLETE LINE OF | Sees nis ! ELECTRIC APPLIANCES | OVER ON E-HUNDRED YEARS l Bendix Washers, Ironers and Dryers | l Philco Radios, Refrigerators, Freezers and | ; ESTABLISHED 1848 Air Conditioners Z | Universal Washers, Stoves and Sweepers | SALES AND SERVICE : | H.G.BEATTY CO. | ee | | | | CLINTON ILLINOIS RUSK AND MORROW | DECATUR 535 N. Water ‘ILLINOIS : j ence ee eee ee 8 8 i tn —--+ | | | | FORD HOPKINS CO. ; | COMPLIMENTS Prescription Specialists j DRUG STORE — FOUNTAIN — FOOD OF A : SICKROOM SUPPLIES — VITAMINS | ERIEND COSMETICS — GIFTS | | | 203 North Water Phone 2-7914 | | DECATUR, ILLINOIS aS aan a Mee eee Li ne a oe 4 oe ee ee ee ean ergy ae ee j GROCERIES — QUALITY MEATS VEGETABLES AND ICE | BLACK AND COMPANY | — aT — SPORTING GOODS WALTER’S GROCERY | Phone Decatur 3-3091 FORSYTH ILLINOIS | 340 Main Street DECATUR ILLINOIS LI — lL A | | —_—— si —— ee LE) 1 fh eh a me ij ee fh ae fj} ee I wr ' a Sixty-eight —- . EE ee (CS. 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