Merced Union High School - El Rodeo Yearbook (Merced, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1941 volume:

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Yet we realize that now, as never before, we should gravely con- sider our American ideals. It is with this in mind that We devote the division pages of our book to the stirring words and famous symbols which form our American heritage. We point to them with pride and with a lasting devotion to the country that has preserved them for us. f I 1 6X Ebacfiaafion The class of 1941 and the El Rodeo Staff fondly dedicate this hook to Miss Mabel Gerdes and Miss lflodie XYright. For several-years, they have :mx- iously watched the first growing pains of each new lil Rodeo and have guided its growth to mat- urity when the final page is bound in place. Asif pf W UI Qui HH ,iff 5lIl lg. QW SPM Bc Ilwifwjk M ,YM Ml wJ2XffW iw W Qfmyx Q 'Jil 5152. K xx 3. , A, 'E' xy,,l,jlfL R-fx if 54 V .JMX Pi FQ? .O 1JxNJJ Q X JNALJ pjfgX.JJl X P I ,L s , , 5 - J I 5 iq wr I 'JJ if x X . - 'X 'I Q! n I -Jjlfffajl 'f rye! ., ' , , ,fiigrf 4' I f 1 5 ' . r - .5 I f - H-ff 5 fyfjt Q, f . 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Here is Z1 record of the events of Student Body interest happening in such 11 place 'for the school year 1940-41. A. XV. NFANY, Superintendent LOUISE NORVELL RUTH SHERWOOD J .,., 7 ' f f f fff.g,4'. ff'rr'V-nf' ' Q TEACHER A. W. Meany . Louise Norvell . Ruth Sherwood . Clifton Beatty . Mary F. Brun . Rose Chapman . X fda W' Q Gladys Coffman Mabel Gerdes . . Laurel Hawki Helen William Joerg . Alvin C. King . . Willmena King . Chester Latta . Richard Lewis . Lo a ind . . . 1 Longsdorf . Irene McCullough aaufty SUBJECT Principal ...... First Vice-Principal . . Second Vice-Principal . Commercial ..... French, English . . Physical Education . . Household Arts Commercial . COLLEGE ATTENDED University of California . Stanford University University of California University of California University of California University of California ersi y of California Commercial . . North Ciintral College, Illinois Art .... Englisg .... Physical Education . . Agriculture ..... Mathematics . . Industrial Arts .... Music . . . . Mathematics . . . Commercial . . Latin . . . Anne McDonnell . Spanish . ris Mere . . History ...... . W . . English ..... . lizabeth Per ns . . P bli Spea ' h Frederick Pfitzer . . . F. H. Poytress . . . Iiience f, f . . f . . I . Nelda Rackliff . . Commergaff- . .lf Ctrl : Lelia Riise . . . George Ritchey . Fred Robles . . Ray 'Rosso . . . Rebecca M. Starr Fredrik W. Steen Elizabeth Leuschner . Eileen Sturdevant Monica Van Winkle . Frances Watson . Burdette E. VVhite Flora Wilson . . Harry A. Wilson . Milton Woods . Elodie Wright . Com ercial iversity of California . . Mills College University of California . . Washburn College University of California University of California San Jose State College . Fresno State College University of California University of California University of California . Stanford University University of California University of California University of California University of California University of California 4University of California University of California C . I Urfiversity of California Industri Arts and op ' San jose State College ical Educ tiorr. . . University of California Qloskrflglfl 9-KFUXA University of California Music ....... Physical Education . . English . ..... . English . . . . . . English . ..... . Science, Freshman Coach Commercial . - QMS San Jose State College . Fresno State College University of California University of California University of California University of California U: iversity of California my California Science, As stant Coach . University of California History ....... University of California KTM W M W MM W WSW In the f er before encoun- tered and perpet- ' uate 5? f Eafzuzo cgooasvsff ,M .Unaugumf c4Jcf'zsu y id 2 W' W f e W Wifi r lf raps' 5 y 1 lv X N Q M v , I K .V YK M , Xu. ,V Ly - Q 'wx' I X -jg .v,:,, .iH'- ' adv L' .f k-iy fff Azul' A f . ' Q- ' 5 .ia A . -'1' Q v ff BP xx 41 lf W 2 1' fav' 4, K! f ,Ad .. ff' Q K ls- - J bij' 3 Qu fl -L 4 , Wig-'J' - r 1 w I, W 1- w ,,.,9 'e .psf W. 512501 JV 01555, After four pleasant and profitable years, We leave Merced High School with many happy memories, and with enthusiasm for whatever lies ahead. joe Gaestel, Senior president, has received the energetic support of the entire class during a busy term. The Senior Play, the football dances, Ditch Day, and Senior NYeek have all contributed to make our last year successful and happy. Looking backward through the class records, we are Proud of our re- sults in both scholastic and extra-curricular activities. Members of the class of 341 have loyally supported all school events. Vlle are sincerely grateful to Mrs. Joan Payne, our class adviser, 'for her guidance and encouragement during these four years. JOSEPH GAESTEL HELEN BURNS TEAN l PETRINOVICH RODNEY SMITH IDRS TDP REIW: Albrecht, Linnea Kokomo, Indiana Academic Big Sister 4 Commencement Reception Committee 3 Representative to Girls' State 3 Basketball Varsity 4 Anderson, Helen Shelby, Montana Commercial Arata, Annie Modesto, California General Volley Ball Varsity 2 Asbury, Shireen Merced, California Academic Baker, Betty Merced, California MIDDLE RDW: Banks, Virgie Normandy, Tennessee General ,llig Sister 4 Usherette Commenceinent Class Committees 3, 4 Baptiste, Anthony Atwater, California General Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Barnes, Katherine Santa Cruz, California General Girls' Chorus 2 Class Comlnittees 3 Beddow, Brenton E. Armour, South Dakota General Chorus 4 Bedesen, Rebecca Berkeley, California EUTTDM RDW: Bell, Cummings Merced, California General Orchestra 1, 2 Football 1, 2, 3 Track 2, 3, 4 Beluardo, Aldo Merced, California General Football 2 Benjamin, Jack Merced, California Academic Band 1, 2 Orchestra Class Treasurer Track 1, 2, 3 Bispo, Lillian Merced, California Academic A Cappella 1 Girls' Chorus 1, , 4 1 2,4 Christmas Program 4 Girls' Chorus Treasurer 4 Bloyed, Bill Academic Academic Salinas, California Class Vice President 3 El Rodeo Editor 4 Academic El Rodeo 4 Assistant El Rodeo Editor 3 Football 4 Corner Corridor Il, 2, 3, 4 Corner Corridor 1, 2 T1-ack 4 Hi .links 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Christmas play 2 TDP RUW1 Branco, Geraldine Atwater, California QT0llllll0!'LfliI.i Radio L'rog,'ran1 1 ldntertainnient Committee 2 Corridor Patrol 3 Big Sister 4 Branco, Louis Atwater, California Buscaglia, Stanley General lland 4 llus Driver 3, 4 Brown, Marjorie San Francisco, California Academic Brown, Maxine San Franciseo, California General Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Urehestra 2, 4 Athletic Manager 4 Basketball Yarsity 2, 3, 4 Bunce, Jack Kingfisher, Olilalioina General Track 1, 2 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 El Rodeo 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 0 MIDDLE RUWZ Burke, Patricia Newkirk, Oklahoma Aeainedic Orchestra 1, 3, 4 Girls' Chorus 2, 4 Hi .links 4 String' Quartet 3 Burns, Helen Fresno, California Aeadeniie Flass Vice President Student llody Treasurer 4 Tennis Team 2, 3 Corner Corridor 1, 2, 3, 4 Burton, Margaret Merced, California Academic Corner Corridor Baseball Varsity 1 Basketball Varsity M1-reed, California General llus Driver Butler, Patricia Mm,-reed, California General Vlass Ceininittee 1 iflioriis l, 2, 4 Yarsities 4 Musival Show 4 f' , R11 iff 4. BDTTUM RDWZ Calhoun, Lewis Jackson, Mississippi gxtlildtlllltj Ureliestra l, 2, ll llaskelbzill Z5 .lunior l'rog.frani 4 Radio Prograin 1 Canepa, Lou1se Merced, California Coxnnu-1'cial Hi Jinks 2 Class Coininittees Trallie Patrol 4 Big Sister 4 Cardoza, Edith Colton, California Connnereial State Typing Cont Orlice 4 Carroll, Douglas C San Franc-isvo, lTZlillUI'l1lL Avudeinic Class Connnitteesl ' 1 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Traek 4 Carter, Doris Marie Vanea, Nebraska f'l1llllll6'l'L'l2li Class Connnitlee 1 1 Girls' League L. SE IDRS TDP RDW2 Casadav, Alma Mocll-sto, Ualifornia .Xradvniiu Public- Slxoakinfq Vlub S! Sviviiu- Assistant 4 Castle, Karol l4'x'i-sim, l'alii'orni:L th-ilcral 1lthllllll1'lll't'llll'Ill lim-uoptioll llUllllllllll't' Castle, Paul lf'r1-sun. l'alil'urnia Academic 'l'rac'k 22. 4 Boys' Chorus 4 Cllurus l'rngra.lii 4 Cereghino, Madeline Merc-cd, California Culmnorviul Chan, Annie Merced Falls, California Academic MIDDLE RCW: Chapman, Tom liurvka, California General lfuniiiiencelnelit Rom-ptinn lltlllllllltttdi 3 Cheek, Evalane tluitman, Arkansas t'ommern:ial Chenoweth, jean Lindsay, California General Ilig Sister 4 Class Committee 3 llaskotball Varsity 2 Baseball Varsity 2 Clark, Robert 'll21CUIllD., NVashington Academic Band 1, 2, 3. 4 Class Committee 1, 2, 3 Cron, William Pacasset, Oklahoma General J. bf. L30 fl .ide EUTTUM RUWI Cronkite, Bobbe l'lmwc'I1illa. llllllfllflllil. 4xL'1ldUllllU lland l. 2, 3, -1 Orc-hvstra 1, 2, ll, 4 'IR-nnis 3, 4 Gym Yarsilics 1, 2, Il, -1 Cullen, Howard San l ram'isc'o, llllllf0l'IllZ1 Ac-zulviiiiv llaskctball 2, 3, 4 'Pram-k 2. 25 llasl-ball 2, 3, 4 Studi-nt Body 1'l't'Sldt'llt Cullen, Neil San Franuisx-o, California Gi-in-i'a1l llaskvtball l, 2, 4 llasm-ball 1, 2, 3, 4 Dal Porto, Agostino Sam Ginn-sv, llaly General F. 11, A. 3, 4 Bus Driver 3, 4 -w Decker, Margret ' Jerome, Idaho General Library 3, 4 X lx TEIP REIWI De la Cruz, Anita Silver City, New Mexieo Commercial Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Committee 3 Big Sister 4 Del Dotto, John Merced, California General Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1 Bus Driver 4 Delmas, Carrol Gilroy, California General Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Bus Driver 1 Descalso Gene ! ,San Francisco, California K Cieneral Mural ' Show 4 , yg Cfhorus 4 4' deowaff 4 De St. Ieor, Sybil MIDDLE RDW2 De Vaurs, Stanley Mei-eed, California General Class ll1'ep1'ese1itative 2 Class Committee 2 Traek 2, 3 Dias, Louise Atwater, 1,'ziliforni:.t An-adeniie 0i'eliest1'zL 1, 2, 3 Class Committee 1, llzuiio .l'l'O2.L'1'J.l.l1l 2 Assembly Z Disney, Norma Wliittier, California General Atlile-tie Manager 3 liziseball Varsity 1, 2, J, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, , Volley Ball 1, 2, A, 4 , 9' Duarte, Leonard, .ltwziti-r, Culifor 'Q General Du Pertuis, Don Mervod, California Merced, California Academic Commercial lland 2, 3, 4 A Cappella Choir Class Committee 1, Class Committee 4 lb-et-piion Committee 3 Chorus 1, 4 1411 Rodeo 3, 4 EIUTTDM RDW: Dutra, Florence Merced, California Commereial Band 3 Comiiiittee 3 Corridor Patrol 4 llig Sister 4 Dutra, Margaret lilereed, l'lllll10l'Ill2L li0llllllt'I'CllLl Oliiee 4 llig Sister 4 East, Eleanor Snelling, California astman, Robert Merced, California Academic Football 1, 4 lfitslietball il Junior Play 3, 4 liille Team 2 Aeadgiiliu Ellis, Nancy Lee Fresno, California Aezideiiiie Corner Corridor 1 lil Rodeo 4 Drum lklzijori-ite 2 1 4 Junior Progrztin 4 ,LA E fit , I I GR TDP RDWZ Eyraud, Evelyn Merced, California General Class Committee 2, 3 Big Sister 4 Fairbank, Raymond Merced, California General Farmer, Nettie Little Rock, Arkansas Commercial Baseball Varsity 1 Basketball Varsity 2 Dig Sister Girls' League X63 lf 114 X R, PX K X .-iq! X I X 'N 3 LE Rmw: Felt, Barbara Mort-ed, California :XCildL'lllltf Ferranti, ,Ioe Merced, California General Ilus Driver 3, 4 Corridor Patrol 4 Fitchett, Delsie lilSll0ll, California General Chorus 1 Hi .links 4 .Junior Play 3 OL,u.. EUTTDM ROW! Frago, Augustine Island of Corvo, Azores General Class Committees 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3 A Czippella Choir 2 lil Rodeo 4 Fraguglia, Pio Merced, California, General F. F. A. 3, 4 llus Driver 4 Franks, Ora Fav Vian, Oklahoma Academic Basketball Varsity 3, 1i0L'0llll0ll Comm' eo 3 . . , Farr, B111 Freltas, Clarence Merced, California Merced, California Gemma Founts, e Q ' IW V1 Sita.-all Football 1, 4 ban Fra Co, California lxjabtf H32 I, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 It-ne-ral T:.?L.l,a1 ' 0' Track 1, 2, 3, 4 ' ' X Baseball 2 U Fragie, Dorothv Fultz, Norma Favier, Edna Merced, California llfildwa. fffllifvmia Merced, California Cmimn-reial Hand Qcidemm General Class Committees 2, 3 A Cappella, 1, 2 Class Committees 2, 3 Yell Loader 1 Item-ption Committee 3 Hi .links 4 Drum Majorette 4 Corner C01-ridgr 2 M TDP RCIW: Furtado, Doris Merced, California Commercial Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 4 Gaestel, Ioseph San Francisco, California Academic Class President 4 Business Manager, El Rod Junior Play Staff 3 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Gaines, jesse San Bernardino, California General Gaines, Robert Somerton, Arizona General Garcia, Raymond 00 MIDDLE RCIW2 Garibaldi, Jacqueline Merced, California Academic Corner Corridor 2, 3, 4 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Chorus 2 Senior Play Staff 4 Garrett, Phyllis Porterville, California General Band 3, 4 Orchestra 4 Class Committees 3 Giardina, Anthony Fresno, California General Football 4 Giesbrecht, Nettie Delmeny, Saskatchewan General Girls' Chorus 4 Christmas Program 4 Chorus Musical Program 4 Gilbert, Tracv Merced, California BUTTDM RDW1 Gonella, Louis Merced, California General Football 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3 Track 2, 3, 4 Coimneneement Reception Committee 3 Gong, Lucille Merced, California Commercial Basketball Varsity 1, Z Volley Ball Varsity 1, 2 Hi Jinks 1, 2 Class Committee 1, 2 Gong, Will Merced, California Academic Class Secretary 1 Corner Corridor 2, 3, 4 Gove, ,le Merce California Commercial ate Typing Contest 3, iOfHce 3, 4 Graziano, Dorothy San Francisco' pahforma Academic Merced, California Academic Class Committees 1, 2, 3. 4 Commercial Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Commencement Reception Volley Ball Assembly 4 Committee 3 Baseball fl F-1 ' .ff ki ' ir v ' .' f W 'I ,ji of I PM if! L 4 fi .1 vj ' , , l X 1 lj bfi S xx! J Y -u 3 Y X Ji K is 1 o'iRf5 TEIF' RCIWZ 44' Grenier, Roger llln-rcod, California th-in-ral Fimihzlll l, 2, Cl lidhlxllbdll l, 2, 3 J 'Frm-k 1, L Gutierrez, Arthur 'l'lll'l4N'li, 1'alif4vruia l'HllllllUI'L'lil.l Hadley, Edward M1-rm-4-cl. t'alifm'nia .X4'Z'lill'llllC Hand 2, ZZ, 4 'l'ra4'k 2. 33, 4 Plass t'mnmittn-vs 2, 3, -I lil liutlm-1: 4 Hadlev, Martm Oakland. l'2lllfHl'lll2l Avadn-nxic Vlass 1V'UlIllIlllit't'S l, 2 lin-cw-ptimi C'm1m1ittce 3 'Track 1, 2 Harrington, Alice Swm-t wa lvr, TJ!-s Avadomic MIDDLE RUWZ Hassler, Veta Stirling Pity. California lie-ne-ral Haynes, Dollie Vi:-turia, Texas l10lllIllL'l'Clill Varsitios l, 2, CS, 4 Hi .links 1, 2, 4 'Vrailic Patrol 4 Se-niur Play 4 Haynes, James Vivturia, Texas Gvnvral lf' F. A. 2 lvtllllllilll Cl Henrv, I.'D. Enid, Uklalmma H4-moral Fiuothall l, 2, 3, 4 Henry, Bill Enid, Oklahoma Crinnlnorcial BUTTUM RDWZ Hewlett, Ernest Lipon, Texas 1ll'Ilt'l'1ll llnskvthall 2 llasr-ball 2 Hill, Oliver lllt'l'i't'd, f'lLlll'Ul'Ill2l Academic 4'm'm-r f'Ul'l'l1l0!' 1, 2 .luniur I'l'0f.Yl'illll -1 lfll linda-iv 4 Boys' Chorus 4 Hoffknecht, Max-1orv lllm-11-Incl, l'alil'ur11ia Gm-ru-ral Vullvy liall 4 llaslwtball -l liig' Sister 4 Hogancamp, Lorena Winton, 1'alii'ornin Goin-ral Iiasm-ball Varsity l llaskm-tball Varsity l. Hip: Sister -l Howard, Francls 'I'win Lakes, Uolorndo .-Xi'1'Ld0lIllC l!igr Sister 4 Uorridnr Patrol 4 Iiigr Sister 4 Fmmtllall 3, 4 Class Ullllllllltlbl' 2, .1 4'u1'rido1' Patrol 4 1 'lass Committee 3 Hi .links 4 S TDF' REIWI Howard, Rav Throgmorton, Texas Commercial Hudgen, Vaunita Manila, Arkansas General Big Sister 4 Class Committee 1, 2, 3, 4 Hughes, Robert Delano, California Academic Band l, 2, 3, 4 Kahl, Marjory Merced, California MIDDLE REIW: Kellogg, June Napa, California General Hi .links llig Sister Basketball Varsity 3 4 Class Committee 1, Lampman, Robert Sutherland, Iowa Academic Football 3, 4 Junior 1-'lay 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Rally Committee 4 Lane, Mary Carroll Merced, California Commercial lil Rodeo 4 EDTTDM RDW: Lopes, Esther Merced, California Commercial Big Sister 4 Manchester, Florence Merc , ' . emic l .s Committee 3, 4 Massengale, Phyllis Merced, California Commercial Junior Play 3 Freshman Class Ofllco Traffic Oflicer 4 Class Committee 3, 4 495421 I' SEN A d ' R 2 C11 emlc Lee, Alan I Q Mattos, Id ay and 1 Fresno, California . Qrchestm 1, 3 General Merced, Ca forma GYUU1 Vafsitles 1, Class Committee 1, 2, 3, 4 Commercial Kelber, Lerov Levv, Roland t May, J- C- Atwator, California M r Ud' Pangbcrn, Arkansas General lgand 1, 2 General Future Farmer Award NVinnor Orchestra 2, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Band 1, 2 lil Rodeo 4 Bus Driver 3, 4 -X x X N X u I x 'N 32 FT ORS TDP RCW: Mazzei, Marjorie Ann Merced, California Academic Class Committee 2 llaseball Varsity 2 Meany, Christine Meri-ed, California Academic Corner i'UI'l'ldUl' ZZ lil Rodeo 4 Corridor Patrol 4 Senior Play 4 Mello, Marjorie Los linnos, California AL-adeinic Class Committee 1, 2, 3 XVashington Program 2 Mello, Nadine Marv Merced, California Commercial Hi .links 3 Girls' Chorus 4 Girls' Chorus Oflicer 4 Mendoza, Amado Riverside, California Commercial Class Committee 3, 4 MIDDLE RDW: Menssen, Marie Louise Hampton. Nebraska General Meredith, Marjorie Montpelier, Idaho Commercial Lib a y 4 Cla ' Cmnnitlee 4 i , Carolyn lo. Angeles, California Academic Iorne-r Corridor 1, 2, 3, '-l Leader 3 Zz :ketball Varsity 2, 3, 4 Volley Ball 'Varsity 1, 22, .l, 4 lls ,4 Mills, Cecil Fort Smith, Arkansas General llasketball 2, 3 F, F. A. 2, 3 Sergeant at Arms 3 Football 3 Mink, Raymond Merced, California Academic Corner Corridor 3 Class Committee EUTTDM RDW2 Minor, Sally Maint-liesler, Tennessee General Girls' lwzigriie Vice President 2 1-li Jinks 2 Volley liall 2, Il llasketball 2, 3 Miolano, Angie lllen-1-ml, California Academic Mirow, Theodora l'Il Paso, Texas General Varsities 1, 3, 3, 4 Moe, Alan Merced, California General Football ll Morgan, Wayne Yosemite, California Academic Football 2 1Gl Rodeo 4 Class Committee 3 Rally Committee 4 W TDF' RDW: Morley, Harold Sacramento, California General Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1 Basketball 1, 2 McCollum, Anne Snelling, California Academic Volley Ball Varsity Hi Jinks 3 Big Sister 4 El Rodeo 4 McConnell, Phyllis Merced, California Academic Girls' League Preside Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Big Sister 4 McMartin, Isabelle Cheyenne, VVyoniing Academic 4 nt4 Corner Corridor 1, 3, 4 Corridor Patrol 4 Stage Manager 3, 4 A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 3 Navarro, Anita Mexico City, Mexico General lf, MIDDLE REIWZ Nedler, Evelyn Ft. Worth, Texas Academic Neil, Robert Modesto, California General Junior Play Oliver, lean Arletha Milton, Oregon Academic Oliveria, Lucille Crows Landing, California Academic Rand 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Volley Ball 1, 2, 3 Olvera, Joseph NVillianis, Arizona General Football 2 Track 2, 3, 4 BDTTUM RDW: Osborn, Dean Atwater, California Gem-ral Perezchica, lessie Me-ree-d, l'alit'ornizi tit-nt-ral basketball l, 2, 4 Volley Hall 1. 2, 25, 4 Baseball l, 2, il Perino, Ernest Mt-reed, 1'illlfUI'llliL General Footllilll l, 2, Ii, 4 Track 2, 33, 4 Petrinovich, lean Hollister, California .Xt-:ide-niie 'orner Corridor l, 2, 3, 4 'orritlor Patrol l, 2, 3, 4 ,lass S4'l'I'L'lllI'Y l, 2, 3, 4 Q1 liodvo Sales lllanager Picanco, Belma VVithdrew before graduation i ' 1 S E ll S H. ' W V pi 1' it QW fN Q. ' f IDRS TGP RIJW: Poe, Hazel Havana. Arkansas General Girls' Chorus 4 Powell, Harriet Teineeula, California .Xeadeniiu Chansonettes 4 Otiiee 4 Musical Show 4 tlirls' Hi .links 3 Prine, Marcella Atwater, California Avadeniit' Corridor Patrol Il, 4 Hi .links il Class f'0llllllliit'0S 2, 3 liig' Sister 4 X f Randol, Bettve Tyne Mo fto.fC'a f r uv Gin . o eyfl I vf 'sity 2, 1: s e all Varsity 2, a. all Varsity 2, 3 1 irls' League Secretary Roberts, Frank Ims Angeles, California Aeadeinie lflntered 2 Football 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Junior Program 4 fl 4 4 MIDDLE RCW: Robinson, Grace Merced, California General Majorette 4 Pep Band 4 Hand 2, 3, 4 A Cappella Choir Robinson, Ogle Me-reed, California Commercial lius Driver 3. 4 Rand 3, 4 Track 1, 4 El Rodeo 4 Rogers, Marv To Atwater, California Academic El Rodeo 4 Senior Play 4 Hand 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi .links 2, 3 Sandino, August ltlereed, California General 'Pontlulll IE, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 iiaseball 4 2 Santi, Charlotte Lorraine Merced, California General Class Committee 1, 2 Basketball Varsity 2 Big Sister 3 BUTTUNI RUWI Sawmiller, Marv Louise Tulsa, Oklahoma Aeudeinie Uliarisoiiettes 3, 4 lli .links Sl, 4 Schultz, Donald Point liivhmond, California General Senior Play 4 Schwoerer, Catherine .lenny Lind, California Acadeniie Ili .links 4 Senior l'lay 4 Corner Corridor 2 liig' Sister 4 Seals, Helen Merced, California General liig' Sister Class Connnittee 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Squad l ShaD1ro, Etta lilereed, t'aIiI'ornia Academic Corner Corridor 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 .Iunior Play 3 llll Rodeo 3 TDF' RCW! Shivelv, Duane Porterville, California Academic Basketball 2, 3, 4 Football 4 .Tunior Play 3 El Rodeo 4 Smith, Rodnev Dallas, Texas Academic Editor, Corner Corridor 4 Senior Play 4 Corridor Patrol 4 Class Treasurer 4 Smith, William XVinner, South Dakota General Sofia, Anthonv lklereod, California General Football 3, 4 Corner Corridor 4 lnfantile Paralysis Poster Contest 2nd place 4 Soria, Evelyn Marie Mc-reed, California General Class Committee 4 MIDDLE ROWS Souza, Alfred Merced, California General Track 1, 2 Bus Driver 4, 5 Souza, Lvnell Stockton, California Commercial Ili .links 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, Il, 4 Ilig Sister 4 Class C0llllIlittl'0 3, 4 Souza, Robert Merced, California General l , F. A. 2, 3, 4 Class Committee 3, 4 llaseball I, 2 Stewart, Eileen Merced, California General Stewart, George EDTTUM RDW2 Striblinz, Irma Merced, California General Chorus 4 Stflbllflf, Ivan Merced, California .Xc-ademie Corner Corridor ZZ Class Committee 2 Iieceptive Committee 3 Strunk, Geraldine Selma, California General El Rodeo Art 4 Teixeira, Manuel VValnut Creek, California General Tsuiihara, Mitsuo Mt. View, California Stoektori, California X F F 2-Unk-Til U . ' . ' ' ' -f ' ' A ' ' ' l:uSk4AtQ2cLiqdEiiiit, V ri: Fi Set-pt-tzlry 4 Corridor Patrol S if I 'AN M 0 Senior Play 4 ' Class Committee 3, 4 Urrutv Marv Loulse Striblinq, Bert lie Grand, California General I+'. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4 Football 1 f an ' 1 elm-s I alifori 'z ' ercial V1 Nl '7 4 iii 1 .' . -, o, Us tfommittee l, 2, 3, fi 4 x 'Vg' Sister Corridor Patrol 4 SE IGR TDP RIJWZ Valenzuela, Frances Sonierton, Arizona Connnercial Valverde, Manuel Merced, California General Class President 1 llaseball Varsity 1, 2 Blanket Award 2 Football 1, 2 Vaught, Donald Dos Palos, California General Basketball 3 Future Farmer Award NVinner Verzano, Thelma Merced, California Commercial Vevl, Margaret Ann Napa, California Commercial Hi .links l, 3, 4 Class Committee 1, 2, 3 'J 1 Baseball Varsity . Volleyball Varsity 3 Veyl, Marian Napa, California MIDDLE RUWI Wayne, Blanche Merced, California Academic El Rodeo 3, 4 Corner Corridor Editor .Hi .Iinks 4 Class Committee 3, 4 Wenrlch, David XVatsonville, California Aeademic Class President 3 Class Representative 4 1-Iasketball 3 Tennis 2, 3, 4 Westmorland, Arthur Merced, California General Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Wl,Q'1CV, June Bishop, California Commercial Chorus 1, 2 A Cappella Choir 1, 2 Hi Jinks 2 Williams, Muriel San Francisco, California Academic Corner Corridor 2 Hi .links 1, 2, 4 Senior Play 4 W11l1s, Barbara EIJTTDM RDW2 Wingfield, Clifford New Mexieo General Wolf, Marvin Ms-rcell, Czllifornia Academic lfmilbtlll 2, Zi, 4 .lnnior l'l'U2l'LLIll -l Senior Play 4 llll Rodeo Staff 4 Zirker, Nanette 'San l+'rni1eiseo, Cnlifo Aeadeniic I rnia Editor Corner Corridor 2, 3 nz Ifll ltodeo Sales Ma Hi .links 4 'l'ennis Team 1, 2, Zumwalt, Victor liannlon. Ureg.:'on General Zunker, La Donna Merced, California tg,er 4 Il, 4 Academic Alameda, California Connnercial Student Body Secretary 3 Academic Junior Play 3 Girls' Class Representative 4 Rand 1, 2, 3, 4 Corridor Patrol 2, Il, 4 ' uf El Rodeo 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi .links 4 ' JJ Hi Jinks 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Program 4 Radio Program 3 , 5 SENIORS WITHOUT PICTURES-Lois Bennett, Nellie Chan, Glen Garvin, Ailen Herri- ks' man, Stanley Mathiesen, Ellen Dora Winston. sniofz Leading Lady and Man .- Most Popular . . . Most Musical . Best Athlete . Friendliest . . Most Vivacious . Best Looking . Best Jitterbug . Best Debater . Most Intelligent . . Best Sense of Humor . Quietest .... Neatest . Noisiest . . Winning Smile .... Talks Most and Says Least Talks Least and Says Most Best Artist ..... Best Sport . Best Dancer . Prettiest Hair . . . Best Figure and Physique . Best Personality . . Boy and Girl Crazy . Wittiest . . . Best Author . . Most Conscientious . ggauonafifiaa . . Becky Bedesen - Joe Gaestel . Jean Petrinovich - Howard Cullen Barbara Willis - Anthony Baptiste . Norma Disney - August Sandino . Phyllis McConnell -- Stan Devaurs . Carolyn Merritt - Rodney Smith . Margaret Dutra -- Bob Lampman . Lois Bennett - Neil Cullen . Nanette Zirker - Edward Hadley . Eleanor East - Roland Levy . Mary jo Rogers - jack Bunce . . Annie Chan - . Catherine Schwoerer - . . Bettye Randol - . Jacqueline Garibaldi, . . Barbara Felt - Tom Chapman Gene Descalso Louis Calhoun Jack Benjamin Ivan Stribling . Linnea Albrecht - Robert Eastman . Etta Shapiro - . Blanche Wayne . Margaret Veyl . Christine Meany . . Frances Howard . Edna Favier Anthony Sofia Martin Hadley David Wenrich Louis Branco Wayne Morgan - Bobby Neil . Evelyn Nedler - Gus Frago . Helen Burns -- Frank Roberts . Arletha Oliver -- Will Gong . Florence Dutra - Marvin Wolf onofz ciwfucfanfa dmsmaacf funion Sagoof 675111 of 7947 Academic Course RUBY LINNEA ALBRECHT REBECCA BEDESEN MARJORIE MOLLIE BROWN ANNE ROSEMARY CHAN ELEANOR IRENE EAST NANCY LEE ELLIS NORMA LOUISE FULTZ JOSEPH GAESTEL, JR. WILLIAM ALBERT GONG FREDERICK EDWARD HADLEY ERANCES DEAN HOWARD ROLAND LEVY FLORENCE HARRINOTON MANCHESTER MARJORIE LUCILLE MELLOW B- CAROLYN MAE MERRITT IDA ISABELLE MCMARTIN ETTA CERTRUDE SHAPIRO RODNEY THOMAS SMITH BARBARA ELIZABETH WILLIS MARVIN JOSEPH WOLF NANETTE ZIRKER Commercial Course HELEN MARIAN ANDERSON kj EDITH THERESA CARDOZA QQ I kC61 MADELINE RUTH CEREGHINO FLORENCE ANN DUTRA IEANNE KATHRYN GOVE PHYLLIS EVA MASSENGALE AMADO LAURO MENDOZA General Course LOUIS ALBERT GONELLA v Cjafsfzcfaz SCHOOL STARTS Thirty days hath Septemberg Back as far as he remembers, Sammie Senior has wanted to rest, And express himself with his feet on a desk. SENIOR ELECTION The ballot box and the land of the free! Sammie Senior is going to see That he, for one. remembers his land, And never forgets old Uncle Sam. SENIOR DANCES After the game is over, after the game is won, Back to the gym we motor, For an hour or two of 'Iun. We dance to the strains of canned musicg We argue the plays and the scoreg Then Poytie says, All is over, And the Jitterbugs clear the floor. RALLY COMMITTEE All work and no play makes Sam a dull seniorg So the rallies he plans. Oh, boy, what a keen year! The speeches of coaches, the yells, and a song, The hour of the rally is never too long. SENIOR MEETINGS Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Senior Meeting! First this year, and a hearty greeting. We're making plans for the months to come, Serious plans and plans for fun. SENIOR PLAY Believe It or Not was a big success, The plot of this drama made everyone guess, Sam Senior was tops in his part in the play, And now he's aspiring to gay Broadway. ww, ,.w 1 SENIOR DITCH DAY ---Sally and Sammie Senior Will never forget the day, The Class snitched off their lessons And noisily drove away. Away from their tiring lessons, For twelve long hours of play. BACCALAUREATE Blessed with sweet simplicity And love for all humanity This for a creed-a creed to bring joy, To every senior girl and boy. b THEATRE PARTY Miss Sallie Senior is giddy with joy, She's gone to the show with the school's glamour boy: Svelte Hedy Lamarr of the silver screen, Isn't more lovely than our young queen. PROM Both Schiaparelli and Lucien Le Long Inspired would be by the Senior Prom, The girls' lovely gowns and bee-u-ti-'ful hair-do's,g But where. or where, are the boys' Tuxedos? .BREAKFAST Ham and eggs, lots of coffee, Lots of laughter, lots of talkieg Breakfast starts at hour of ten, Come twelve o'clock, we'll eat again. GRADUATION He stands with his hand on the latch of the gate, The years lie aheadg and what of the fate Of Sam Senior? Whatever the pitfalls, Whatever the fears, Sam will surmount themg For Sam we've three cheers. 7776 - We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equalg that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rightsg that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, govern- ments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. Qbsafhmfion of Uncfsflencfsnas We ' to gs QM' 5593! w5f'W' fglflellaljfj ff Qiififaigfffl .. M W--ff ea.. .,,......T-Q Z' ff 1 ,- ,A-QL, Q N L A - - V1 ,..,.. . s.. N, K ,,..,-T,, ,.. ,,.. , ,NGN N W 'V ,M-+-....... . ,,jT'L. ' L. ,f . --e::LQc..,M ....,.. A . ...AQ ......,A. , .. , .- gf.:-5 WW 'B gwzie' N. Wm... .v ,p'5i. unioz dvofaa Since we first entered high school as Freshmen, we have been looking forward to becoming Seniors. The joy we feel at having nearly accomplished our purpose is only overshadowed by the thought that our high school days are nearly over. Qur participation in the school's activities, the junior Play, and the Junior-Senior Prom, during the past year, has given us good reason to be proud of our class. For the understanding and encouragement we have received from Miss Helen Horn and Miss lfrances Watson, our class advisers, We offer our thanks. VX'e want them to know that their efforts have been appreciated. May this year's graduating class move on to higher and broader fieldsg and may We, as next Searls Seniors, be as successful as they have been. JACK GTTERSON MINETTE RODUNER JUNE MCHUGH BETTY ANN RAGSDALE I . A -M. ...,.M.w N, N W KN ww , .W li 'Mc 3132 M 3 . A X 't 1 M- 5. 53. Q. ,vig wa- f' uh Y C'Ql..'2 K 474- .1Irf2'i g , gf? wiv Q? me .. J.. 15 'Z' E ,-2, '5x 'rf . SQQ .- Q ,.. tx ff ff AQ-. f S9 33' ir., L34 -5' Q. , ,315 J J x A , Q? r Q Q, 6,233 pg ,G if vga Q 'ff' if 5 E5 X5 Im 25455 F? mes 5 'NV' 5 ff? N N M' fx. i ,L li :VL.A 3 - Ii QM! . s ,,g5L 1 Q. M , Qi .ia ,I is x 5 L f 'K A as , 1 E5 is 6.143 S ff Q fif f Q. '1 Ah nity us, - :F Sf JT O 35, Ak igfgg ?1g 5+2wm.Q-xgigify Q gf H h , ,T E X X .QQ 'fm ff y , rg' 'S Q ' 'X E 'f Q -vWA Q X! b , ig v w' .. EI ' 3 R 5, -fs, A . - A 15,--335 A K -..vu .. . K k ' U W.Mm,.,.Mms , Iv- .x..xxXX , .WM an gig 8 W., ' W . M Q5 X: Q ,-eg' t. - . f Y iff' ff? S2 .1 1 'Q 351 ms sf ,f 5? fs curl' f E 'Wi 1 Q f f ,gi 3 sS .giofzgomo 'za Jlfofsa The Sophomore class has enjoyed a very happy year at M. U. H. S. during the term 1940-1941. Under the leadership of our class officers, we have taken part in many activities. One of the most important events of the current year was the tradi- tional Freshman Reception vvhich was held on the night of Gctober 26. The Gymnasium was decorated to convey the effect of A Big Red Top Circus. During the evening of dancing a short program was given and refreshments were served. We feel that our success during these two years has been due to the able guidance of our class advisers, Miss Rebecca Starr and Mr. Burdette White. , BOB FLYNN JERRY WITT BETTY ELLER BARBARA HENDERSON l Q .. if 5' iv i,xx,,,,i if t rf g Q 9 -11: 5 if g -N' EX- , . 1 G , ag gif re M s lH3f sfs1 F J I 5 LL 4 13. n s. if ' 'U 4 ':-1mH .. W W I if 3: sg N ' -gg 1. 5 rg' 13. Q Sip -- K iA pr ., ., v 5 :sp 4 ,b?,a t F er: Q, 35 lk v ' N .Lan 1 gm fw . 4' , S Q A M .- H - - . , in . - -,Q . fix 'ff' fn - XQQQQ AKEN A ,, X 5 4 .. 1-1 23 , N S- Q S .Eg G va Q wllulnim .wasp wfygy, msg 'T M c .. g K L- nt if X AN go, A SSQQQ x N 'A , ' 2 L vs , Q- , Q- ,gfw ff S fl -. f 4 4 , . - S - '. ,K ,Q -,Yr jf' A 5 Q if X 1 I ' df if w YY K 5 1 'P' ff 5' , ' P Y T91 I Q 1 J I 72 'Q , I F F I4 A R K S ki I If i w il ' 'Q Q win QQf w ' L - 1 -' YMNEQR ,.HmKXlXQ,Xi.i.lX5XlXf1K!P ?N a5?K M.. ,W N. Nw - -.5 'TH 4 . A F N gf 8 5 . x ,X -v Y QW 2 if X QQ 'Q f -2- 4 :- 'N N sf R 3 1,, q,5: V X x N, . N. 9 X. - W ff 5 ' f W if,Q ggi w1 fka J J! RYA-5 sm N! N X Q -xg .X 'v ,K . by . X- .Q r I, fs., X 5 if ww . . B Qzaigman Jifofaa The class of 1944 has had a very pleasant Freshman year. We were given a warm welcome by the Sophomore Class to which we reciprocated with a dance carrying out a Chinese theme in decorations and refreshments. We are proud of our members who have taken an active part in sports, orchestra, and other school activities. We are greatly indebted to Miss Rose Chapman and Mr. George Ritchey for the success of our first year in high school. DANIEL SORIA BOB HAMILIL CAROL FRAGIE ,IERRY CLARK .M W x, . QW. ,X X W if-5', J Qf, 5 Q M Q Q Q lgfw-Sf 5, 3 'wr N m ' N ig? -31'-J: Sf 4 'ifffw we -f QW xx nf., ,. M Ng , X S , 'E Wiiff ' 1 ?k XHBQ A K Q -I -H23- i '- :ai l :INN . , . ,..v... SQ? QR' fqmw. . , A mn: fy f Q Q s 5 Sv, I 5 'V' -ns. Fi till! .125 1142 f V: 3' F. Qgfms ..,7 cg 95 'if ir! Q' f' 'XI' ,. MESA Q' 6 Y v K A Q 'ff if Q??'fif f Q is U Ulxifn ' Vx mln Q ALM ,WV , ..-. .,. 3 C gi .-k. QQ-Q55 X an 'k'Q7 kid. 4' 55 ' S 'WW' ' A4 ' ' Q... X 'Y' x ' ,, , ' N . Y of Q1-'QM 3' 'Q 4 ' F N 5 , ',. Q - X K K ' . I 1 - we ' ' 'A f . ' , :L -v K ,... -1, ,f , f 7 - -Y' , - , . fx ' -Q fi-JN . .- . W 1 He ' . . 'J' , ' r- 1 1 4 L 4 ' g f' . ' ' 4 X I gt 6 2 S' 8 h ' 5 V-at N ' Q, A Q 3 K 1 in , . 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I I M MWA 'if M W7 MW if , ,AQQ X 1 W Q if W! l7f fb f J U 'fs .Ui w .Age , I ,iz-M ff, ...1 'I , wr .., .W 1. ,, . -I 1. v . ' ' ' .1--I W .Yi-'ff J, , 'g-2 .. .. --J, , , , 1,5 H, l 355, mfg ,, A... F ...wus we 1 W,-5: ..,.. f v' Vg gawk- If . 1-, .f. ::gQL- 'J L 1 ,:L-gfiggky L45 w Q- Ei 0 wKg'7L:.1r- 'vs JJ ,:f,f:'l'f i A 'E+' - 1 .- .-. : :ii-'11l', rm., f fm f F--I , if V .B-.4AM',t1.ff 1-:1-N af' M'-fef..a fm ' 1 --gx ...,,,.,f,,a:,,,,, . 1 1' fi 11-W '- .-12 ' E7li-.Hana-456:51'2J'.,:I.1f'gf?Zffgggq,jIn 31 f'-' - :-ir fl'-31s-,.nf0v......-. ,mmf . v .Y .Y , ,, VY Y.., A -......1.., D , l,f? i ' X 7, .X M X f ,ff ,,i,'rrrv!'.' if A , f I f il: Nix 4 ,KI N' W7 I ffl' ff fyyf ry, 'Rs-. ' I , K f f was L V ,ff f , ,gm , ' ,f , ', ' uw f I X1 V' . ffl X1 f f df , 41 N .' K ,WF 3 1 I ' V ww 'iz l , f C' :IP Q' X ,V 1 3 ,-LX X5 , ' 1 ' :W ' f f ki X ff l wb P' A ' , -fl -a- .N I f9'9! ' b' ' ,fy 'fan' X, '7 I I Y X X 1 xx' fx 1 l 1 gl f 1' f 1,15 4, . A ff! H xxx A L I iii f Q if ' X - r- 'T ik 'if' L ' '-N L' I ' !A Q4 4 l M f is G3 if '1 , ,Jr-Q' P- ' 1 1 'I 7 'I' 'H 1. V 'I '- .. 7575 i -1 :-nu -Y, 7-ln.-. , ,A M, Z 2 - ' - ' 4 4 ' 1 Y a' J ' fu I L f I I fj I EL BECKY BEDESEN -IOSEPH GAESTEI, Editor Business Manager ED ITOR'S MESSAGE This high school year comes to a close and leaves with us its mem- ories. VVe hold and cherish the thrills of success, the treasured friendships, and the happy associations made during these four years. Through pictures and the printed page we have tried to transmit the highlights of the past year's school life. As this issue of the El Rodeo reflects these highlights, may we, in our lives, reflect the high standards set forth by Mr. Meany and the faculty. BECKY BEDESEN SALES MANAGERS NANETTE ZIRKER JEAN PETRINOVICH RCDDEO rllllk' lil Nuclear is tl1e result uf ffrent effort Zlllfl e11e1'11'x' ex at-mlctl lm' 5 5, 3 many people-teacliers and students. llowever, its ultimzlte success is largely clepe11cle11t 11114111 tl1e wlmlehezlrtecl eoope1'z1tio11 of the lmsiness mul professimial 111e11 :mil wu111e11 ul the eo111111u11ity. 'l'l1ei1' gCllCl'UllS pu1'cl1:1se of aalvertising space has 111arle tl1is year bunk possible. Student Banff! The Student Body of M. U. H. S. has stored away another successful year, filled with activity, to be remembered by more than 1200 strong. Our enthusiastic participation in the Yosemite Valley League furthered the inter- est in our games as did the pep rallies, made successful by the cooperation of the band, and after the game dances. Due to our entry into the Yosemite League, a colorful rally committee was organized to promote sportsman- ship. As always, the encouragement and cooperation of our friend and ad- viser, Mr. Frank Poytress, have been invaluable. November 12 brought to us thc San Jose Brass Choir, and on January 5 We were entertained by the accomplished Polish singer, Dina Amovitz. To make a long story short, vve, the student body of 1940-41, are proud of our school year and sincerely hope that 1942 has as much success and joy in store for us. BURNS HUNVARD CULLEN , Bon HESSE BETTY SA NTI HELEN Qizfa I .Lisa ua The Girls' League, sponsored by Mrs. Elizabeth Leusehner, has had a very active year. Under the able leadership of Phyllis McConnell, meetings were held every month. The business part of these meetings was followed by an entertainment program. At Thanksgiving and Christmas, baskets for the needy were distrib- uted. The girls were able to collect the material for these through noon dances, with canned food as the admission. The League members also pre- pared small gift boxes for the children. The outstanding affair of the season was the Hi -linx, given on March 28 for the girls and their mothers, with Livingston and Le Grand league members also invited. This was the traditional costume party which always proves so entertaining. PHYLLIS MCCONNELL GRACE ROBINSON BETTYE RANDOL y MAXINE ll RO XY N f KA The Corner Corridor was in full swing during the first half of the school year. However, due to the fact that the Merced Express was no longer able to give us space, the paper has been discontinued until il school printing system can be purchased. XYe hope that before long paper that will be bigger and better than ever before BLANCHF NYAYN E we shall have a news- RUIJNEY SMITH ofmsfz uofzfzi ofa Qui oz .qgafiof fmnnpleliiig its 'fourth year, the L'Ul'l'lill1l' patrol, almly clirectecl hy Klrs. l.mmgsclurf, has prm ed its importance in llllllllfilllllllg' mwlei' and quiet in the halls and cnr1'itlu1's of the school. Ccmfrontecl with an increased enrollment this year, the corriclm' police saw Z1 year of hzml work ahead of them. This system of school traffic, carried on lll1'Ul1Q'll the cheerful cooperation of the students with the police, has again confitmecl its value. lt now takes its place as an integral part of zz very efficient school system. 670116401 fpofics Geraldine llrzmco Louise Cunepa Bernice Umrvellu llowzml Cullen lflurence Dutra lierulcl lilrler Nzmcy l.ee lillis blusepli lferrztnti .Xlice llzirtingtun llully llztynes l r:iuces lluwarcl Rulnert l.zunpman Kenneth lmclcie l'hyllis Mnssengale Christine Bleuny .Xnne NlcCullum lszihelle Xlchlartin .lean llelrinovich Ruclney Smith George Stewart Cilen Stll1'llCV2l.lll. Mary lmuise Llrruty lerry Witt Nzinetle firliei' l.z1lJmuu1 Zunlcei' t 522501 fpfczy Climaxing the dramatic entertainment of the year was a three-act comedy, Believe It Gr Not, staged by the Senior Class on May 2. The play was based on a search of a suitable husband for Harriet Fol- lis. Complications arise when two young men answer the matrimonial ad- vertisement which was put in a local paper. Hilarious comedy was afforded by the antics of Norman lfollis, dis- guised as a maid, and by the plumber. Uncle Silas and Mrs. Pottle also added to the general amusement. Music was played by the orchestra under the able direction ol Mr. Fredrik Steen. Miss Mabel Gerdes offered her talents in directing the play. Believe It Gr Not was a grand success and a credit to the Senior Class. CAST OF CHARACTERS Lena ......... Mary ,lo Rogers Mrs. Pottle . . Etta Shapiro Gladys Pottle . . Catherine Schwoerer .lane Pottle . . . Christine Meany Nancy Hamilton . . Dollie Haynes Harriet Follis . . Muriel NVilliams Plumber . . Donald Schultz Process Server . . George Stewart Cuthbert Jackson . . David Wenrich Norman Follis . . Rodney Smith Uncle Silas . . Marvin XYOH Bridget Higgins . . Becky Bedesen Health Inspectress . Phyllis McConnell Detective No. 1 . . Robert Lampman Detective No. 2 . . Bill Bloyed I uniofz ggfa Un january twenty-fifth of this year the juniors presented a program entirely dif- ferent from anything given before. The entertainment was composed of two short plays and a variety program. THE RED LAM1'was a two act comedy of a girl and boy living with their rich spinster aunt. There were many difficulties and mistaken identities-all because of a mys- terious red lamp from South America .... STLll'l l2D D,fXTl,iS was a one act comedy con- cerning a date bureau on a college campus. Some of the Seniors were kind enough to lend their talents to the juniors in pre- senting a combination song and dance number of the Gay Nineties. To Mr. Steen and the orchestra goes the credit for the lovely musical part of the pro- gram, and to Miss Gerdes go orchids for her fine aid and patience in directing. Matilda Deering Harold Deering Alice Deering Archie Clarke Bill XYorth . . Cast of Characters Lorraine Costa lilaine Graham Lorraine lfurrer Kenneth Burrell . XYilliam Lee THF RED LAMIV' S'l'L'l l lCD D,X'l'l 9 . . Merilyn Robinson Ruth XYinters . . . . . . . Robert Adams Fay Marsh . . . june McHugh Rate jackson . . . Roy johnson George Mason . . . . Dick Hayes joe Bates . . . . . Frances Saunders llill Graham . . Annie O'Shane GAY Nl N IETIES FC JLLIESU Carmen Alonso Lewis Calhoun Robert Eastman Nancy Lee Ellis Veatrice Epps Oliver Hill juanita Huffman Roy johnson Marvin VVolf Robert Lampman Christine Meany Amy Meredith Charles Mink Lois Richardson Neta Richardson Frank Roberts Agnes Spears Glen Sturdevant RIl1l.Xll!l'IllS: iilnrim-ts-.Xlnry .ln ll11g:v1's, l!zi1'lul1'z1 Willis, lim-is l4'ui't:1rlu. 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I,lU'HlS liilffftl lfl wc ifzacfoz Jlffz. qzafzig 325812 who IS also dvd? 51361576112 Emi Qzielz lwzclgaifuz G4cfiUifi55--- ,XXXL .XI, LUXL Izlil IL XIIIIx I I..-XX SIAIOR I'I.fXY I'RHtiR.XNlS 1ilQ.XIIl'.IX'I'lUN W MICMIEIGRS: Yinlime--Ihmblw Vrurxkite-, Claire Fzmrdoza, Lorraine Costa, .lui INIzlkiug's, Imlxglzls 1':1r1-ull, Mary lluvidsnn Iunv Iivm-dic'l, Ibmmvllmy .XIIII I'1-lvrsvll, Howard Postal, NZIIIVY livde-svn, Albvrt UIIVIIIIII, llalrbzlru XYz11'sIx'uIw, Yilltvlll Mus sntt 4 4 I I N ll tt I b 1 ll gg 1 I lst XXIIIIII I ulnl I nltx I1 ln I III U, lnruthy AI 11' I-y, Zunniv Sin- , lar ara Ce of , Nam-tte Ostraudcr, L 111: 'Ia 1 'I 2- Q . 11 :I ultz, Iiddim- Hurd: 'I'run11n-ts-Ibzlvid XVOnI'ich, Roland L6'vy, .Im-k Ilvnjzlming 'l'rnn1Imnn-H-I'hyllis 1:1lI'1'1'll, I'z1ulix11- I'ris-v IANO--I2vl'ni1'v l'm'vI-Ilug l'vr4'uemion-Pzltsy King, Jm- Gm-sim-l, 4Il'2H't' Iinlrinsun. son, l'Il'Ilt'SIil'll' II:ly4-sg l'm-llun-A--.lew Cuthey, liarbzlrzl XYilIis, Pzltrim-in XYnmdr1l1'I', JEIII1' N1-I-lg villlilivill lturkl-3 lmpm4-N- In-ggy Vuugrlm, I-Emily l'Ul'lIt'Ill'1 Flute-Iivtty Garrettg Ohm-Juanita Iluffnmng Suxnphnm--INIuxim- llrmvn, Itilly lmld wing l'lxurim-ts-Imris I+'l1rluc1u, Mary Lnu VViIson, Alma .Ill-nog Bunn K'hmrim-t-W1-tluu Iiingg lfre-nm-In llornu 4':1rl'nII fzcuzafao 'zfafion Merced Union lfligh School can be proud of operating' one of the largest bus transportation systems in the state, covering a radius of twenty- five miles with distance points at lil Xido, Merced lfalls, Lingard, and Win- ton. Approximately 550 students are carried to and from school over a route of 720 miles a day, at an operating cost of fifteen cents per mile. Host of the bus repairs are effected by our advanced students in our own shop. This work is done under the direction of lfranlc Silva, jr., and under the supervision of Mr. lfred Robles, our shop instructor. Our bus drivers are carefully selected from boys who have a sense of responsibility as well as a good driving' ability. The drivers have to undergo a Strict physical examination by a physician and a written and practical driv- ing examination given by the Highway Patrol. As the school year draws to a close, we are proud of keeping the per- ifect record of not having had a serious accident. Bus 22 Childs Avenue . . Ogle Robinson Bus 23 Lingard . . . John Del Dotto Bus 24 Merced Falls Phil Maguire Bus 25 Farmdale . . August Dal Porto Bus 26 Franklin . . Joe Ferranti Bus 28 Atwater . . Gus Frago Bus 31 Lakeside . . J. C. May Bus 32 Dixon Ferry . Pio Fragulia Bus 33 Snelling . . . ...... Alfred Souza Bus 38 Atwater Colony ........ Louis Branco Bus 39 El Nido . . . John Bettencourt, Howard Sevedge Bus 40 McSwain . . ...... Frank Silva, Jr. Bus 41 Tuttle . .... Woodrow Firestone Bus 42 Winton . . Edgar Birmingham Bus 43 Arundel . . Carol Delmas U55 C720 mf Baflafzfmanzf llig'l1ligl11i11g' 1l11 a1111 hes 11 1 e 1111 1l1111 1l 1l11111111111 lllls XL ll was the 1X111111'i1'z111z1 1111. 111 111N111111 Ill 1,, 1 1 April 181l1. .Xl111111 cig'l11x 1111 1 111111 1111 1111x 11111 Ll 111 111 11111111111 1QiC'llZ1I'1l Lewis lJZl!'tiL'l 11111 111 IIS 1111 .1111111 11111 111 1 1 1 ll sg tl1e111c was .'X111c1'icz111is111 1111 11111111111 111 1111 Nl Ll 1 111 Hillbilly s1'c111-. z1111l 21 Besides taking classes snug f111' Girls' val 211 Lake Yosemite. cacfzmic owns The Academic courses are composed of those subjects which are neces- sary to prepare students for college entrance. The Academic students comprise thirty-six per cent of the present Senior Class. Although the class is one of the largest ever to graduate, this percentage is about the same as that of other years. lt is impossible to know how many of the seventy-six Academic students will continue their educa- tions in colleges, but the number will probably be very high. If the Academic student has done good work during his four years, his name appears on the high school honor roll along with the honor students of other departments. To achieve this, the student must have earned fifteen credits rated at or over the grade B, ,Ns in the tleneral and Coinmercial divisions, scholarships are offered yearly by the colleges to those taking' an Academic course. Any student may try for a scholarship which, if won, will pay his college tuition. Everything is being done so that those students who merit a chance for further education will have the opportunity to advance. occzficmaf Uzainilz wie. 'l'ht- Klcrcctl lligh School provides a wticlc program of intlnstrial ccln cation for rcgnlar stnrlcnts anal also for thosc who attcntl atlnlt cvcning classcs. ln thc auto shop course, boys havc an opportunity to work with materials ancl machincs typical of intlnstry. 'lihcy lcarn to nsc ortlinary hantl tools ancl acquire gootl work habits. Instruction in thc opcration anll carc ol thc lathc, shapcr, milling machine antl tlrill pre-ss, as wcll as oxyfacctylcnt antl arc wclcling, givcs thc stnclcnts a wcll-ronnrlccl lmaclcgronntl that will cnalmlc ll1Clll to taltc their places in inclnstry as slcillctl apprcnticcs. llrotitalmlc training is also given m thc wootl shop classscs. llcrt- tht boys lcarn to work with their hands skillfnllv. 'lihcx' malac all tvpcs ot' homt furnishings antl practical farm equipment. tim' givc stnclcnts a lcnowlcclgc ol thc various phascs of plant anal animal hns hantlry. lfach hoy sclccts a projcct for which hc is fully rcsponsihlc. ln this way hc rcccivcs practical training. l'1cltl trips arc ari'angctl. anml ottcn tht stntlcnts jnclgc cattlc and poultry in compctition with rcprcscntativcs from othcr schools in onr county. Vlllll' lmoys arc cnthnsiastic in thcir snppoi-1 ot thc national organization, lfntnre liarmcrs of Amcrica. school also offers a thrcc-folcl conrsc in agrictilttirc, tlcsignctl to U55 Cyommafzciczf Bsfzazfmznf One of the largest commercial classes ever to graduate from the Kler- eed Union High School will receive diplomas this june. Members of this group have received a well-rounded course of business training' and will be able to meet the demands of the modern business world. livery year an increase in the commercial department is noted. Approx- imately one-third of the students entering Merced Union High School for the term of 1940-1941 registered for commercial training. This department strives not only to develop the qualities of accuracy and efficiency, but also initiative and dependability. The minimum speed for completion of the typing' and shorthand courses is 60 words per minute for typing and 100 per minute in shorthand. The subjects included in the commercial course arc: typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, business training, commercial arithmetic, linglish, commercial law, salesmanship, business economics, transcript, history-civics, filing and calculating. 1-Marvin Wolf 2.-Etta Shapiro 3.-Nanette Zirker 4.-Christine Meany 5.-Betty Baker 6.-Veyl Twins 7.-David Wenrich 8.-Muriel Williams 9.-Cullen Twins 10.-Bob Eastman 11.-Mary Jacqueline 12.-Stanley Devaurs 13.-Becky Bedesen 14.-Jean Petrinovich 15.-Roland Levy 7796 The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is the main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroadg of your safety, of your prosperityg of that very liberty which you so highly prize. Q:-zofcgs 'fiflfaagington gamswsff cqcfcfzsaa if Di jwffiigfpg, DMWKWKWM' Wmyytkfa wwf A fgtogjljjfwfpvgiiygfxilh ftpffgif ff. Z ff X w ff t f f ,L-, W'--N ,ff -X ,., ,4-n-f ' 1 I fp! ?oofEaff The 1940 edition of the Merced Varsity this year had its first taste of competition in the Yosemite League. The season opened with two successful encounters with Ceres and Livingston. The llears then entered the gridiron Wars of the Yosemite League with a 13-0 victory over Edison Tech. This was followed with a 6-0 win over a powerful Roosevelt High eleven. The Bears' winning streak then went on the rocks, and they were taken into camp by the Fresno High Valley Champs to the tune of 33-6, and by Madera, their traditional rivals, with a score of 13-6. To avenge these defeats the Bears brought in a 56-0 victory at the expense of Fresno Tech. The animal Armistice Day and Thanksgiving Day games with Turlock and Los Banos, even though they resulted in de- feats, climaxed a fairly sueeessful season for the Bears. 19--Merced 18AMereed 13-Merced 6-Merced 6-Merced 1 6-Merced v lt 36-Merced 7-Merced 0-M ereed . .......... Ceres-0 Livingston-0 Edison Tech-0 Roosevelt-0 Fresno High-33 Madera-13 Fresno Tech-0 Turlock-25 Los Banos-20 l. 4. - ' ,K . -v J Sits Y Q sa xx. v is S TQ it FB N The Bruins, this ycnr, unclcr Coach lX'oocls, had a very successful sca- son by participating in a ll1I'Cff-VVZIQ' tie for first place in the Yoscniitc League Class ll football schedule. They plowed uncler most of their opponents with only two defcats out of a nine-game schedule. Many of tlivse Class B stars X , ..,.,...,.,. ...,.-..,.v- ,..., ,..- ,,-. .... ,. h . ,A W ,.,.....,..,Y.......-... will conic along to form 21 nucleus for the 1941 Merced varsity. X XJ l i ,. .., 4 A. , Baagef VVith the beginning of the year 1941, the curtain went up on another season of basketball at Merced lligh. Qnly five lettermen returned and around these, Coach Joerg attempted to build his varsity squad. To add to the odds against them. the Bears had five first class schools from the Yose- mite League to compete with: Edison Tech, Fresno Tech, Madera, Roosevelt, and Fresno High. In the first round of league play the Bears came through with only one victory, against Madera, and four defeats. Grim determination led them to seek revenge, and in the second round they promptly registered victories over the Roosevelt Roughriders and the Fresno Tech Wolves. llowever, in the final game the home squad was humbled by an inspired Madera team, 37-32. Thus, a season had been completed with seven defeats and three hard earned victories. Coach Milton XX'oods's middleweight squad, composed mostly of last year's lightweight team, went through a somewhat difficult season, finishing in third place with five victories and five defeats. SCORES 4- as aes-11-' A SCQRE B SCORE Mer. Qpp. Mer. Opp. Edison Tech - Ian. 10 ..... 16 38 11 14 Fresno Tach - Jan. 17 .......... 21 29 22 26 Fresno High - jan. 21 ...... 26 45 20 19 Roosevelt - Jan. 24 ......... 27 30 22 38 Madera - -lan. 31 ................ 37 32 25 12 Edison Tech - Feb. 7 ...... 15 29 16 19 Fresno Tech - Feb. 14 ...... 44 38 38 29 Fresno High - Feb. 18 ...... 29 40 23 38 Roosevelt - Feb. 21 ......... 34 30 34 28 Madera - March l .......... 17 23 36 13 F etkikd Zi e '4 A Len .th J Q j . v . - if , ., an vi .. .Q FL , 1. , M K -.,v I . I. . .S .. X ,. ig .Lx 3-5' A M X , 2 5 , XM' . S 5 A, .ff , SSW 335 i5gwf-,gjj'F ,Mx . ' 1 aff? nw , - s IN, QMLQIZ' VARSITY This year's team, manned by five veterans and bolstered by three sec- ond-stringers from last years squad, has displayed in early season practice just as much ginger and all-around ability as any Merced team has shown in the past, if not more. As usual, skippered by Coach Billy Joerg, and drilled thoroughly in the rudirnents of the game, this year's squad had proven itself dangerous at all timesg given a little luck it may make baseball history. How the Bears fare in their first year of Yosemite League competition depends greatly upon the pitching and hitting ability of their star pcrlormer, Johnny Del Dotto. The team: Neil Cullen, lb Daniel Contreras, lf Billy Halpin, p Robert Hesse, 2b Kenneth Gamble, cf August Sandino, p Skippy Gilbertson, ss Howard Cullen, c Frank Del Fuente, f Ted Moschitto, 3b George Bianchi, rf Carrol Delmas, f Johnny Del Dotto, p YANNIGANS Baseball was also played this year by the second string Yannigans under the supervision of Burdette White and coached by Manuel Valverde. The experience gained was invaluable. N 161,65 Packing plenty of power in the A division, and rounded out by well-balanced B and C squads, our track team, ably coached by Mr. Ray Rosso, showed by its impressive records of the 1941 campaign that it could stack up with the best of the valley teams. In spite of the fine records of the Bears, it was a different story at the beginnmg. Inclement weather and an unruly track had confined their early season efforts to a minimum. However, onc-e given a track to run on and competition to fnie our boys lost no time in whipping themselves into shape. CLASS A 100 yd. dash-Bill Farrg David Mansker 220 yd. dash-Bill Farr 440 yd. dash-Bill Farrg Cummings Bell 880 yd. run-Jimmy Apolinariog George Stewart 1 mile-Foster Souza Pole Vault-Bill Farrg Louis Gonella High Jump-Jack Chapman Hurdles-Harold Morleyg Jack Chapman Shot Put-Frank Robertsg Dave Lowellg Aldo Beluardo Discus-Harold Morleyg Dave Lowell Broad Jump-Jack Chapmang Dave Man- sker Relay Team-Cummings Bellg Jack Chap- mang Harold Morleyg Bill Farr CLASS B 100 yd. dash-Dan Contrerasg Bill Lewis 200 yd. dash-Bob Vieira 1320 yd run-George De Graifg Paul Kuehl Hurdles--Edward Hadleyg Bill Lee Lffy Pole Vadigg omez 9' High Jump-Dou Fosterg Charles Hud- dlestong Bill Patterson Broad Jump-Dan Contrerasg Vernon Salazar Discus--Hudson Kingg Paul Kuehl Shot Put-Hudson Kingg Silvio Dossetti Relay Team-Dan Contreras: Bill Lewisg Bob Vieirag Edward Hadley CLASS C 75 yd. dash-Tommy Autrand 220 yd. dash-Tommy Autrand Hurdles-Robert De St. Joer Pole Vault-Donald Douglas Broad Jump - Tommy Autrandg Robert De St. Joer Shot Put-Al Dossettig Dick Weinberg High Jump-Donald Douglasg Eugene Elkins Discus-Al Dossettig Dick Weinberg Relay Team-Tommy Autrandg Robert De St. Joerg Cyril Fitzgibbonsg Vernon Salazar 1 5 4 amzii Once again with the coming of spring the tennis team begins its activ- ities. This year the members of the squad, under the direction of Miss Chap- man, have been practicing vigorously in order to meet the increased pressure of stiffer competition which will be presented in the new Yosemite League. At the time of the writing of this article not one league match has been played. However, we are more than certain that when the contests are over Merced High will be among the successful. VVe wish to thank Miss Rose Chapman and every member of the team for his profound efforts, efforts that in our minds are certainly not in vain. Boys' Singles: David Xlenrich. Girls' Singles: Helen Burns, Becky Bedesen, Nanette Zirker. Boys' Doubles: Bruce Stoddard, Vklelton King. Girls' Doubles: Merilyn Robinson, Jane Safford, Cecily Jackson. Mixed Doubles: DeLoy VVhite, Bobbe Cronkite. ifzfa 1 Q-4f!2Z2fm Mrs. Elizabeth Leuschner, with the aid of Miss Rose Chapman, helped the girls develop a greater interest in their gymnastics during the past year. This was due principally to the well-rounded program followed in the gym classes. The typical week began with calisthenics on Monday. Games of or- ganization, such as relays and circle games, were played on Tuesday. XVed- nesday included the entertaining, as well as beneficial, exercise of folk, ath- letic, and ballroom dancing. Thursday and lfriday were given over to the seasonal sports, such as volleyball, basketball, tennis, track and baseball. Varsity teams were chosen in each class. Keen rivalry was shown be- tween the teams at the interclass contests held at noon. The system of honor points provided the girls with a real incentive for taking bart in as many fields as possible. Points were awarded to cap- tains, members of varsity teams, and players in winning groups. The awards were: small M for 000 points, large Bl for 1000 points, and a star for over 1000 points. The problem of keeping everyone interested and in regular attendance was well handled by Mrs. Leuschner and Bliss Chapman. 5 V '-'U ' ' ' 1863 It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotiong that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vaing that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth. cwycafiam .finaofiz gsdyaguv crgcfcf-can J 1. OUR MAN 2. IN ACTION 3. THE GANG 4. MAESTRO? 5. WHAT'S WRONG? 6, WHAT FORM! 7. CAUGHT IN THE ACT 8. 4-21-13-SHIFT! 9. WALK FAR? 10. POOR BOYS. 11. AIN'T I THE ONE? 1. HARD AT WORK? 2. CLAMOR GALS 3. IN A PENSIVE MOOD 4. A CHEMISTRY CLASS? 5, IN THE SPOTLIGHT. 6. TWO FOR ONE. 7. YIPEE! 8. WILL HE MAKE IT? 9. WHAT-AGAIN? 10. AN ARTIST? 11. OUR HERO. 12. PUZZLED? 13. WHAT? 1. CASUALTY? 2. SKIER? 3. CROSS COUNTRY-? 4. VERSETEHEN SIE YES? VERSTEHEN SIE NO? 5, TAKING IT EASY. 6. WHAT! NOT THERE YET? 7. SKLEN. 8. NOW-AN INSTITUTION. 9. I-IOW'D THEY GET IN HERE? 10. WELL COME ON- 11. CAREFUL BOYS. 12. WHAT GRACE-? 13. SMILE PRETTY 14. GETTING NO PLACE FAST. 15. HAVING TROUBLE? 16. WELL! WELL! 17. WORKING HARD gf :Rodeo Staff EDITOR . . . . BECKY BEDESEN ASSISTANT EDITOR . . MINETTE RODUNER BUSINESS MANAGER ..... . JOSEPH GAESTEL ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER . I . . . ROBERT ADAMS SALES MANAGERS . NANETTE ZIRKER, JEAN PETRINOVICH AIDVISERS . Miss Mabel Gerdes, Miss Elodie Wriglit, Mr. F. H. Poytress PHOTOGRAPHY . . . Ed .vard Camarena, Harold Morley, Paul Castle SENIOR RECORD .... Christine Meany and VVayne Morgan BOYS' SPORTS-Rodney Smith, Bob Lampman, Edward Hadley, Duane Shively, Will Gong GIRLS' SPORTS ......... Mary Jo Rogers ART .... . Glenadine Strunk, Anthony Soria JOKES .... . Rodney Smtih and Nanette Zirker GIRLS' LEAGUE . .... Bettye Jayne Randol MUSIC .... . . Bobbe Cronkite and Helen Burns PLAYS .... . Merilyn Robinson, Phyllis McConnell STUDENT BODY . . ..,... Betty Santi CORNER CORRIDOR . . Blanche Wayne CORRIDOR PATROL . . Anne McCollum TRANSPORTATION . . Ogle Robinson FACULTY . . . Minette Roduner DEDICATION . . . A . . Marjorie Brown THE KEY . . ,. . . . Becky Bedesen SENIOR PERSONALITIES . . Marian Veyl and Betty Baker SENIOR NOTES . . . . . . Jean Petrinovich JUNIOR NOTES . . . . . June McHugh SOPHOMORE NOTES . . . Betty Eller FRESHMAN NOTES . . Carolyn Fragie ACADEMIC . . . Roland Levy VOCATIONAL . . . J C May COMMERCIAL . . Phyllis Massengal-e TYPING ......... Commercial Department CALENDAR .... Anthony Soria, Carolyn Merritt, Nancy Lee Ellis SALESMEN - Ann McCollum, Betty Baker, Jack Bunce, Don Du Pertuis, Mary Lane, Oliver Hill, Merilyn Robinson, Elaine Graham, Kenneth Burrell, Carolyn Couse, Marilyn W'illiams, Bob Flynn, Joan McDowell, Nancy Bedesen, Bob Hamill, Bob Latour, Tommy Murchie. .'I I I I I I I I I I I I p--p---Q.. I 'T '5 ' ' 1 f if if E f f 2 I 5 5 g MCMURRY S E I I GROCERIES FOUNTAIN AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE 5 : I I I 1 I I E CONGRATULATIONS' E E Complete Electrical Service E I , I : E CLASS UF 4U E E Magneto - Starter - Generator E I I I I I I I . . . . I I . g Ignition - VVillard Batteries I I ' I 5 E I Philco Radios Sz Refrigerators E I I E E E Philco Repair Service E I I E 21st and G E E B. F. Goodrich Tires Sz Tubes E I ' I I 5 C. C' STROMING E 5 Radiators, Parts 81 Repairs 5 E J' H' BATESOLE E E All Auto Electric Repairing 5 I E MEATS VEGETABLES E E and xkvifillg 5 : f 5 : E t t 5 5 739-17th ST. PHONE 702 E L --------------'-'----------------'----'-- III ---- --------------- ------------------ f Visitor: How old are you, Bobbie? Bobbie: l'm just at the awkward age. Really! And what do you call the awkward age? Bobbie: I'm too old to cry and too young to swear. Visitor: lf 'I If '-'------------------------------ ------- -I . : , V Q S - E Bfunellfs E E BEST VVISHILS E JEVVELRY STORE Leo and Irma Cartel' iHudson's Confectioneryi ' CREDIT EXTENDED ' ' , , ' S Telephone 341 E E Merced Theatre Building E E 521 17th Street Merced, Calif. E E phone 1195 5 I. ....................,...............,..... .lg l .... - ................... ....... J I D. Wenrich: Vlfhy is your face so red? H. Burns: 'Cause. D. Wenriclir 'Cause why? H. Burns: Cos-metics. 'FI' 1 I 1 ll ' I KARL'S 2 MERCED I I I KUsToM MADE sHoEs 5 5 MOTOR PARTS CO. 5 I I I Men's, Women's and Chi1dren's E E ACCESSORIES E SHOES E E EQUIPMENT 5 I I : 516 mn street Merced, Calif. 5 E Parts for All Cars E ----------------------------------------il . '---1- P--'ffff- ':'! f ':l Congratulations, Seniors! Meet Me at The y XY EEE LSIEEE T f X I , STUDENT HEADQUARTERS O ANUIZIIEIE IFDOIIU IDONUIFS PINE CONE DRIVE INN MERCED - CON HIGHWAY 991 - MADERA I R DOUGLAS 'r ' 'r ' --I 5 C 5 . 5 5 s I O' ' I I I 5 onbratu ations E 5 Compliments of E I I I To the senior Class of '41 5 5 5 5 5 5 GOLDEN STATE co. 5 ' 5 I l 5 5 GOOdfellOw's Grill LTD' 5 512 M Street Merced, Calif. 5 5 Golden State Dairy Products E L vii:-liiiilw-Y.-iii 51-1225 - h-Sl-ii:i.i:5 L ZvTiuiiQiii2liiZi-ZZ -Iilliiilil D- They marked the exams so strictly they flunked him because he ha a period upside down. 55' -------------'--------------------------- PE lg ' '-LH' 1 '::: ' .,'2: ':E I I i Saund rsF rnit re O i i fy ' i E e u U C ' 5 5 T e Sterlzng 5 E Everything for the Home 5 5 5 5 5 5 LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S E E 325 17th St. M-erced, Calif. 5 E READY To WEAR E I M. W. Mac SAUNDERS 5 I 5 5 Phon 1282 5 5 17th at K Merced Phone 259 5 u 9 l u n iJ::.L1Llliifiiiflpiiilfilllzi:J:.i'.E5 il'I Z-YTLTZ4 if :iii-iZQilZi E5 Billy Farr: How is your best girl? Howdy Cullen: Oh, they're doing fine. Fall is so named because of what happens then to the pride of the June graduate. Robber: Reach for the sky. P. Burke: All right, but I know I wOn't make it. IF --- -'----'-------'----- 3 ---'--'--'-- 5 Tf lr ' : 5 '- ----'-- --' I I I I 5 COMPLIMENTS OF E 5 S. W. Zentner Motor CO. 5 I 5 I MOTOR co. 2 I I l 5 - 5 5 CHRYSLER-NASH 5 5 F' E' HADLEY 5 5 PLYMOUTH - INTERNATIONAL 5 I : I I 5 Sl 5 5 AAA . 5 5 ' 5 5 617 16th St. Merced, Calif. 5 I 1.-.L,.. 1.1 1... 1, ,Wig I I 5 '-----------------'-------'--- ----- -I 1 5 on?-533723323777 ZLIZ'1'TZLZ 'A55 If ' '75 r ------- 1. -------------- -T I : I I 5 Departments 5 5 Compliments of 5 5 5-Iariiwaret 5 5 u ' mp emen s ' 5 Electrical 5 5 SOUTHWARD'S 5 I I I 5 MERCED HARDWARE 5 5 MERCED FLORAL co. 5 5 at IMPLEMENT co. 5 5 I . 5 520 17th St' phone 59 Merced 5 5 420 17th Street Merced, Callf. 5 L .-............-....-.---.-...-...-.....-.- L AZZ'IL2TiiZ':5 lr 7 5 E I E BEST WISHES for your continued success as you move forward E I and upward to bigger tasks and broader iields in preparing to E ' take your place in the community. May you always endeavor to 5 ' be BUILDERS in every sense oi the word. VVhen you start to E : work out your plans we would be pleased to furnish the MATE- ' l RIALS. 5 5 I I E PHONE 1 I ' I 1 I ' n U . 5 I ' 5 ' n 5 CROSS LUMBER COMPANY I E Headquarters for Building Materials E 5 LUMBER BUILT-UP ROOFS MILL WORK E 5 I 5- -------------- --------------------------------------- - -- ---------------------- -lc B. Hesse: I just got kicked off the gridiron. J. Petrinovich: Oh, you waffle failure. A small boy was hurrying to school' and as he hurried he prayed: Dear God, don't let me be late-please don't let me be late. Then he happened to stumble and said, You don't have to shove! lr - ' T lr ' '------- '----- T 2 : E E 5 5 The Meanmg of - : 5 . School Ojice 5 5 Personal Service E Q E VVe treat all our depositors E E i E -fairly, yet each one is treat- E 5 5 5 ed individually. This is our E I 5 E idea of true Personal Ser- I E 5 E E vice. E 5 I I E a I E ' I 5 I : I ' : : O U E 5 5 5 First National Bank 5 E Valley Stationers, Inc. 5 IN MERCED E I I E : E 5 s ' I 5 : E Member Federal Deposit E E ' I E Insurance Corporation I ,,... -- .... I, I ............................. . I -17 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I --.I 'I I I I I I I I I I --4 553 ma? :I Zggg QW? 07 OQ P1 on O O sr 93 D Q- S'- O 8 Ph O H 5 'J ca N o E U2 FP H rn rn I+ 'U IJ' o I5 m eo oo on P-4 7' un lx? o C Q -x 3 1+ U B' o I3 fn N o an Fluetsch SL Shaffer A. M. Cabral SL Son FIRE and CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERAL SHOE REPAIRING -------1 -------- Ir I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I l P I I I I I , . I I I I I I I I I I I I - I l I I I I I I I I I I I I A I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I.-- A She's so cold she has arctic circles under her eyes. A coed is an appetite Wrapped up in a racoon coat and wearing dirty shoes. IF ' '1 I I I I I I E Quality-Accuracy-Service E E E I I I I I I I I I CQ' I I Success and Congratulations I 2 17th and M Streets I I I E MERCED, CALIFORNIA g g to the Class of '41 : E Prescription Druggists E E E I I I I E Quality at Lowest Prices. Ph, 168 E E Heel Latch and Poll Parrot Shoes E I I I I . ...,.................... ................ 51 L ----u---n-u----:--:-------:------n-u-a unaa jr L. D. Zunker:Gee, look at the electricity in my hair. E. Shapiro: Sure, it's connected to a dry cell. Mr. Poytress: Frank, how far were you from the correct answer? F. Roberts: Only three seats, sir. if ------------------- - -------------- ---- --------------- I I , I I I E Merced Dairy SL Ice Co. E EDCN PHILLIPS E I BEN SANTI, Proprietor I IlT. '-'-l I I I I Manufacturers Of I I Home Furnisher and Decorator I g MODERN MAID ICE CREAM g : I I and CRYSTAL ICE I E Phone 1681 y I I I E 753 16th Street Phone 427 I I 335 17th Street Merced, Calif. I I I I I jg ---- --------------- --------------- 3 1 Q L ------------------- ------------------ 5 r. if -------------- lr--- If E 627 L Street Merced 5 5 I I I I I STEFANYS E. E. EDWARDS I , I I I E 'MEN AND BOYS SHOP E E STATIONER E I Headquarters for I g I I Schoolwear E E School Supplies A Specialty E I MARK TWAIN SHIRTS g g g I I I I I FREEMQN and 1fETERS SHOES E E 449 17th Street Merced, Calif. E : CANT BUST EM CORDS : I I -E ,,.....................- -------------..-. JI AE ..---..-......na-'s --:----uu---...-..- ll f ' up ----- -- -- E 5 . l : ,J 1 il E THE ffljl-QVR0l.ET E Ll 'lily u ardrobe '-FIRST BECAUSE : 4 IT'S FINEST ' PETRINOVICH I AND I I BARNEY . ROTH 842 17th St. Merced, Calif. 5 E , ------- ---------- E ---------- --------- 5 ------------------------- -------------- 5 1 Miss Lind: lf I subtract 25 from 37, what is the difference? C. Meany: Yeah, thatls what I say. XYlw cares? Mr. Meany: So you two played hookey again? Wfhat made you stay away from school? E. 81 M. Hadley: Class hatred. rs-'S-fS S1'S4'S Q 1l'S Q 5 S s'1 lt ' ' ' -U l . 2 I 53-fF'f'T' I l ii ' Q 1 1' We ,. I ' ' 3 5 . . Q . s 2 Q - l E S UUP1UNAandUNDEP1WUUD g 'Vers and Alcorn 5 2 PURTABLE TYPEVVPJTEHS l l --For Home or Ullice Q :- ' S if 2 I 2 PETEPISEN-BHYABS S TELEPHONE 1440 I PRINTING CU. 2 Q fbiafinafivs glzinfing 2 MERCED I S 622 M Street Telephone 97 2 g,,,.,-,,,,..,.,g,,s..s..s,,s.psus0s.-l 5 --- ----------- -- .I l If ' ' ' ' ' I 'F ' ' - ' E I ' I I I I I I Q The Hotel E PRINTERS I I I I I I IOC SA I and I I I I 1 PUBLISHERS 5 I ' E - I I I I I I I I mmnuzu- 'gnlnnru I ' E I 1- d ll f I IW ' ' E X Clllb CVC1'y gOO Wli 1 OI' E E I a successful career to the I I I Class of ,41 I Merced County's Oldest Newspaper E E E Since 1875 E I I I I I ' I - I E I I l I Vigorously for Everything for the : I JAMES COOPER I I E : Good of Merced E I I I I I 5 -------------------------------- --- UI .5 ------------------------------------------ ll Love consists of a little sighing, a little crying, a little dying-and a great deal of lying. Found on an exam yaperz For what were the Phoenicians noted? , l - Bl1nds. In ' ------------------- 7 5 ' fixed ' I , . g PNATIO I I E l I I I All human relations will be improved if everyone will take I I unto himself and make a part of his daily life the Rotary motto: ' ' I I SERVICE ABOVE SELF I g I I ' I I O I I I MERCED ROTARY CLUB 1 I I F. E. Braucht, President C. H. VVright, Secretary I I I I I I I IL !f- ' ' 'I iCLOTHlNG iFURNlSHlNGS B. B. MQGINNIS CQ. 'kSHOES i'HATS 'Tvesclroppiiig z1f.Iaii1, said Adam as his wife fell out of the tree. Xl, XY0lf: XYl1y ilmft you like spaghetti? R. Blink: llecausc XX'z1sl1ing1on aclvisecl that we avoid all foreign cn- l2111g'lC111C11lLS. l ' 2 ---- 1-1 It Lf always a pleasure to be of service and 'we appreciate your patronage l BEDESEN 86 MCNAMARA I i I I 555, I I'-ls: mil :CHTEDVPI u'wn I :ui 557577: M5355 :rr pq I I wb I lrnxn 3 : I EEZE'-1t1'1' If-U 'gl'-3 FAI seaezlis :Ea FF: I0 I I I L lI I Iwo I 5333 I IQ I EEE! I I 533502: :QQ Q I I2 'U I I I :PQI Ig UQIAUTII Imyxln-4?-IU: IEOFQ I :gall as 522 :Quan Ij:gEU' I I E 3.1 - ------- - - ----------..- -.nl Joe C-aestel: Have you a book called the Master of Women ? Betty Santi: Fiction department on next floor. First fish: How come you're not in school? Second fish Cnibbling at the baitj: I'm playing hookey. If 1 I If ' ' ' 'I I I I MAZE Be Thrifty I I Buy Your Men's Wearing I PAT LEWIS P ' I I I Apparel at I , roprie or . . . 5 5 5 THE RELIABLE 5 : 541 Lv Street Phone 88 E I 514 17th Street Merced, Calif. I I I 5: .......................................... :. I .......................................... :, Family on ocean: All seasick except Willie who was tormenting them. Ma: Pa, I Wish you'd speak to VVillie Pa: Howdy, VVillie! II' ' ' 'i 1:1 ' - -------------- -------------- '-T I BEAR 53:2-:::eEgf:A::ON 2 5 5 JOHN SOUSA 5 5 NEW lVlllEllQ21lZlIElO 5 I I 5 GUNS-AMUNITION , 2 IIBAKIEIRY 5 l I I GEOQE? I I Buchan's Better Bread I I Associated Dealer I I I I 16th and K Sts. Merced, Calif. I I 320 17th Street Phone 65 I I I l l 5 -------------------- ------------------ U I 5 ------------ --------- ------- ----- 4 5 'F ' ' I ls ' 'if I u I I I COMPLIMENTS OF I I LIFETIME GIFTS 5 I 5 5 I To Remember the Gccasions 5 ' ' of a. Lifetime I I L S 2 S : - chroeder - ' J' 5 ALMER E. HALL E 5 5 : JEWELER 5 I Corner Seventeenth and L Streets I 5 I I I 5 613 17th Street Merced, Calif. I L -------- ------------- --------------- 1 L --------------.. .................. ........ J 5 l ' 1 Congratulations to the Um of I94I l l . GAESTEL Mlgfm 5 hom I l I PERSONAL SERVICE I l I E 17th and O Sts. Merced, Calif. E 5 I .i A FRIEND T:i T?T-TSL , I E. Periuo: XN'hat do you think would go well with my purple and green socks? E. Necller: Hip boots! jr.: VVhat year is this for you? Sr.: Fifth. jr.: Taking your post grad? Sr.: N09 just taking my time. . ........... .... ,E .......... ................. - Merced County? MERCED Only Daily-H U LAUNDRY 5 For All the Home News E, ' I 5 Merced Sun-Star Modern Cleaners 356 17th Street Phone 1-100 5 160 17th Street Phone 1312 5 ' ------------------- ii- ----------------- El '- ------- ..... p I 1 I ' ' ' 1 T. R. MCVEY D E Your Smiling S u E Associated Dealer E u i S El 16th and L Streets M erce d E t ......................................... :i Studio 0 f7aaf1m2'4af2uddq 0 XJ eabukzg O 426 Seventeenth Street Telephone 118 Merced California - ----Al I haven't any ankles, I haven't any feetg l'm just a little earthworm One long hunk of meat. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - --- --J E Complinieuts of I Merced Furniture Co I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I l . I . I ID I I I I . I I I . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 0 I I L----- - f .- ------- Exclusiv Distrlbutors I I I I LANE CEDAR CHESTS i You may be witty, son, but the guy who wrote Snowbound,' was Wfhittier. g,---..----------------------------- ------., I I I I o 9 S -c r P-1 E rs 2 e CD o '11 lf'-Z1.-- - 'Z ' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I : . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - I I.. I I I I . I I . I ' VALLEY PLUMBING AND SHEET METAL WORKS GEORGE E KIBBY Propr etor 1- --- --- 1 pp--- --- cn N as U2 FP es rn rn ff rn P1 o rn D- O m .T Ph Ig-- --- - - - 1 A New England epitath reads: Here lies an atheist, all dressed up and no place to go. -1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 - MODERN APPLIANCES E I FOR THE GRADUATE- I A personalized Philco Radio or E , Combination g A Martin Trumpet, Cornet, Saxo- g phone or Trombone ' A Pedler Clarlnet or Flute MODERN APPLIANCE SHOP 710 L Street Merced .- - I I I I I I I .. I .. I ' : I I I I I I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I h-----.------- I lr I '-T -1.1 I I u u I I ' : 1 E I g I Compliments of : 3 E LUD S : S I i I I I : u 5 AUTo I I Uwfway I ' ' l . l : PARTS 5 5 Qmmfmg E 5 5 g 5 I gomfzany E 9 5 E E 1 I COMPLETE I i I I 737 17th street Phone 1468 I I HOME FURNISHINGS u I l u I i I MERCED, CALIFORNIA I I Free Room Planning and Home I I ' I Decoration Service I g I 3 -- --- ------ -is 5 -- -- ----------- -------- -- He who puts off studying until tomorrow is going to have a good time tonight. As an epitath on the tombstone of a genial hosts: This one is on me. Sympathy is what one girl offers in exchange for details. I5 'U - ' ' 'I I ' I I I Compliments of I ' Best Wishes to the : I I I Class of 1941 5 I I : CALIFORNIA CAFE 5 I 5 I I I 5 JIM BARBIS, MERCED LUMBER I 538 17th Street Merced I I I 1 ----------------------- ------------ 1 1 5 - ----.--.-.--..... ............... . If ---- ----'-------------- - 7 I: ---- -------------------- ------ - - 1 ' I I ' E Congratulations I I COMPLIMENTS OF : I to the Class of '41 I I I I I I I L H. REUTER I I MR. NICK PENNETTI ' INSURANCE AGENCY I I BRUNSWICK 3 . 118 Business 8z Profesisonal Bldg. I I I E 712 L street U : : A1-WATER I Phone 676 Merced, Calif. I I I ....--.------------------.---- ------.---- I I 11 .---- ---------------- - - . E 5 i E BEST WISHES FOR A 5 f Congratulatzons SUCCESSFUL FUTURE - 5 Seniors of I 41 5 5 CLASS OI-I '41 5 . 5 MERCED LIONS CLUB IWEIIQIIZIIEIIJ l i E Steve Leonard President i .................. .................... I ..... ......... ...... - - . ..... Miss Perkins: NOW We'll have YOUR impromptu speech. A. Baptiste: I'n1 not prepared. Add to the list Of conceited men the student who refused to take an eraser to a math. exam. 5If---.mp----------------------- Q' Mr. Woods: What is the most Outstanding contribution that chem. has given to the World? J. Bunce: Blondes. SO miserly that every time he takes a penny out of his pocket Lin- coln blinks at the light. ------------------------------------- . lf 1 COMPLIMENTS TO 5 l Q 4 0 I 5 Lilley SL Stribling 5 5 THE CLASS OF ,41 5 : 5 : : ' 5 Nurseries 5 TROY LAUNDRY 5 Everything That Grows 5 5 DEVAURS BROTHERS 5 E Ph 86 Me ed 5 E Merced, California E , one rc . . . L --------------- ------------- 5 1 L ------ ----- -------------- ----- 5 . '5 f 'T 'E ' 5 , LIFETIME GIFTS 5 9 '93 E 5 TO Remember the Occasions 5 5 55 I 5 5 of a Lifetime 5 I A v F 5 u u n ,C O R ll E L I. Almer E. Hall : 5601571 INJURANCE Xl-'RYIIE : : : 5 Ph 60 5 5 JEWELER 5 5 533 L Street one Merced, Calif. 5 5 613 17th Street Merced, Calif. 5 E ----------------------------- ------------- 1 s s ------------------------------------------ :I lr -.P -------'--- ----- '----------------------- 1 l I B. SELB LOUIS PASSADORI For distinctive Sportswear HARDWARE-IMPLEMENTS Chic Lingerie GROCERIES-MEATS Admiration Hosiery Atwater, California Phone 617 Distinctive Perrnanents MAY'S CAFE y Try our 10c Hamburgers Melbas Beauty Shoppe Served with a Smile! 640 17th Street Merced, Calif. ATWATER CALIF. DANCHO DRIVE-IN Across from Merced Theatre WALTER PHOTO STUDIO Specializing in Family Groups and Children's Portraits Kodak Finishingg Amateur Supplies DR. W. A. BAKER DENTIST Phone 596 Merced El Capitan Building California COMPLIMENTS OF MONTY'S BAR-B-Q HIGHWAY 99 COMPLIMENTS OF Merced Soroptimist Club COMPLIMEN TS OF GOOD'S CAFE Third and Highway 99 ATWATER, CALIF. COMPLIMENTS OF DR. EDWARD A. JACKSON ATWATER, CALIFORNIA COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Merced Cleaning 8: Dyeing Works R. A. Jones, Prop. MOTH PROOFING FREE 1401 16th Street Phone 222 DR. V. E. BRITT DENTIST MERCED THEATRE BLDG. BANKS 8: BEDESEN QUALITY MEATS Phone 48 Merced GREEN FROG GROCERY QUALITY FOODS Courteous Service 638 L Street Merced MOHR'S JOEHERB Men's and Boys' Apparel MERCED CYCLERY Sportswear Harley-Davidson Motorcycles ATWATER CALIFORNIA Columbia and Schwinn Bicycles COMPLIMENTS OF DR. RICHARD ZUG CROOKHAM COMPANY DENTIST PHONE 14 ATWATER 321-323 Shaifer Bldg. Welding Plumbing Phone 626 Merced, Calif. i. ............. ............... - .. ....... .--- --------....... -- .ny LF '-ff B. E. McDOWELL, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat 207-208 Bank of America Bldg. Phone 1184 Merced, Calif. JAMES UHLE PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Rooms 204-205-206 Bank of America Bldg. Phone 646 Merced, Calif ADAMS AND GRISWOLD ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Telephone 1450 Rooms 7-8-9 Shaffer Bldg Merced, Calif. DR. C. C. FITZ GIBBON SHAFFER BLDG. JosEPH1NE's BEAUTY SALON Telephone 278 Merced Theatre Bldg. J. MERL RANDOLPH, D. D. S. Bank of America Bldg, Telephone 703 Merced, Calif G. I. DEANE, O. D. Rooms 301 - 319 - 320 Bank of America Bldg. F. vv. HEITMAN, sR., D.D.s. F. W .HEITMAN, J, D.D.s. Rooms 209, 210, 211 Bank of America Bldg. BENJAMIN BROS. Hawkinson Tire Tread Service General Tires Richfield Products DRS. LILLEY 8: PARKER SURGEONS-PHYSICIANS Bank of America Bldg. Merced, Calif. COMPLIMENTS OF H. K. LANDRAM DR. E. R. FOUNTAIN DR. WM. E. FOUNTAIN Shaffer Bldg: Phone 1077 Merced, Calif. COMPLIMENTS OF C. RAY ROBINSON CLASS OF '22 c. CONRAD NAJJAR, M. D. MERCED Law Oifices of F. M. OSTRANDER Bank of America Bldg. Telephone Merc-ed 879 DR. JAMES H. VAUGHN DENTIST Room 14 Shaffer Bldg. MERCED ROBERT MCAULEY STUDEBAKER 19th and M Sts. Merced J. MCNEARNEY 311-314-315 Shaifer Bldg. Phone 921 Merced MERCED CLINIC Chester A. Moyle A. F. England Edwin M. Soderstrom E. E. Willison Lyle D. Russ-ell COMPLIMENTS OF DELUXE SHOETORIUM 521 17th St. Merced, Calif. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Equus: 'K--1-- I I I I I I I HIUHIGUHIEHU Lp---- IUHRD Q Compliments of W. E. BEDESEN County Surveyor Compliments of ' JACK W. NELSON I ' ' WELCH-NELSON MORTUARY Betty Baker: What is the date today? Mrs. Van Wfinklez Never mind the date. The examination is more im poitant. Betty B.: But I want SOMETHING right on my paper. Itnpqqnpnnnnnnnpn---n--q-'--uuuu-uuu--q- E CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '41 BANK OF AMERICA EMPLOYEES s ------ -- ---- 11 lf? ' 7 Q BOOTH NASH DEALER DODGE Motor Cars and Trucks PLYMOUTH g Motor Cars 5 705 M st. Merced Phone 1300 l --s, L---.-.-.-----.---.-------.-----------.-- SHORT BUT SWEET NNhat color is a ghost? Boo. XVhat color is a guitar string? Plink. VVhy is a bandage a bandage? just gauze. ATWATER DRUG STORE Famous For Ice Cold Sodas Drive Out Tonight and Wet Your Whistle! 15 -------------------------------------- 1 lr ----- ---- ----- ----- ----.-- I 5 SIMONSON-HARRELL ' 5 , E I Abstract Company, Ltd. I I Compliments of E : Established 1887 I E I I PHONE 1245 : : FREEMAN Sv. LOVE : I MERCED I CALIFORNIA I I 5 I 1 I I ' ' ' I I Pontiac Distributors I I I FRENCH GROCERY Complete Automotive sewiee I I I I I PHONE 4 I I.: ...................................... -.-JI I 451 Seventeenth Street, Merced I I .................................... .. I I l 5 ROY'S CLEANERS I, ..... ....................... ....... I l . ' : I I ONE-DAY SERVICE 5 I Compliments of I I 639 JH Street Merced S I : I I E 5 J. EMMETT NoNAMARA E I KING'S X CREAMERY I I I I Ice Cream, Shakes and Sandwiches E I COUNTY ASSESSOR I I Ed z h v s 'th l E - I - I I 634 eslreet effllmcolloe T593 I 5 Merced' Cahforma E I .5 u I 3 ---------------------- ----------------- J I L. ..... .... .............. ....... nl I Mockey: You can't believe everything you hear. Becky Bedesen: No, but you can repeat it. Bob Adams: Heres the candy. Sweets to the sweet. Mary Jo: Thank you. May I pass you the nuts? lr ---- - - -- 'I If ----- ----------------------- ------ 1 1 s a I E BEAR DRUG CO. I I Compliments of E I . I I H. 1. HOUK, Prop. I I I I Merced, Calif. I I Fo W. I E Drugs, Sundries, Perfumes E I CO' E ' I I I Films and Candies I Merced California I L ,,..., .................. .... s . L ..... -- ................ s. In ' If ------------------------------------------ 1 s . s s I 5 C0mP11mCHtS Of 5 5 YosEM1TE SUGAR PINE 5 I I I I E MERCED E E LUMBER co. 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