Meredosia Chambersburg High School - Chief Yearbook (Meredosia, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1949 volume:

THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1949 PRESENTS 1TBH E C 0 EE CF FOR MEREDOSIA HIGH SCHOOL OF MEREDOSIA, ILLINOIS UNIT DISTRICT NUMBER 27 We hope that in our work on this book we have been able to give you an interesting account of the school year 1948-49. That each year may bring another and a better yearbook for M.H.S. is our sincere desire. 1 EDITOR “CHIEF STAFF” Jacqueline Peters ASSISTANT EDITOR Charlene Smith DEDICATION Peggy Ruyle FACULTY INTERVIEWER Doris Nunn SENIOR INTERVIEWERS Seniors JUNIOR INTERVIEWER Shirley Fleming SOPHOMORE INTERVIEWER Vivian Ransom FRESHMAN INTERVIEWER Donovan Smith CLASS WILL Charlene Smith Peggy Ruyle CLASS HISTORY Doris Nunn Marlene Miller CLASS PROPHECY Patty Gregory Marlene Miller Jacqueline Peters ACTIVITIES Jacqueline Peters Everett Blair ATHLETICS Patty Gregory Everett Blair Elmer Hulett SCHOOL FUN Shirley Fleming Donovan Smith jSEOiivoiaaa DEDICATION We, the senior class of 1949, are very grate- ful to the entire faculty for their patience in teach- ing us and understanding our problems. We feel especially grateful and indebted to Mr. Wilfrid E. Rice, principal and teacher here for the past six years and this year our class advisor. It is to Mr. Rice that we seniors dedicate this, our edition of the “Chief.” FACULTY Miss Elizabeth Lonergan, A.B. College Attended: MacMurray College Subjects taught: English I, II III, IV; Girl’s Physical Education Dramatics Gerald Jones, B.S. N.P.E. College Attended: University of Illinois Subjects taught: History, Problems of Democracy; Boy’s Physical Ed- ucation; Assistant Coach Howard Savoie, Ph. G., N.P.E. Colleges Attended: Saint Louis University, Illinois College Subjects taught: Mathematics and Science; Coach Mrs. Lucile Lacey Colleges Attended: MacMurray, Western Illinois State Teachers College Subjects taught: Typing I, II; Shorthand, I, II. Wilfrid E. Rice, Principal, B.S., M.S. Colleges Attended:- Bradley University Northwestern University, University of Illinois Subjects taught: Bookkeeping I, II Citizenship Miss Bonnie Lee Smith, B.S. Colleges Attended: Southeast Missouri State Teachers College, University of Missouri Subjects taught: Vocational Home Enon- omics 6 SENIORS PEGGY RUYLE R is for Ruyle, Peg is her name, A girl who'll soon achieve for- tune and fame Hobby-Shows Ambition-To be a secretary Birthday-May 16 Class officer 1-2-4; President; Student council 2; F.H.A. 4; War whoop 3-4; Annual staff 4; School queen 2-3. CHARLENE SMITH S is for Smith, you.know who we mean, the girl with the dancing eyes, that we call Charlene. Hobby-Saving money Ambition-To be a beauty culturist Birthday-December 25 Class officer 3-4; Glee Club 1-2; F.H.A. 4; War Whoop staff 3-4; Play 3; Annual staff, assistant editor 4; Morgan County Literary Contest 1-2. DONOVAN SMITH S is for Smith, Donovan this time, he'll always help out, if it's in his line. Hobby-collecting photographs Ambition-To be a big businessman Birthday-April 30 Student council 4; War Whoop staff 3-4; Annual staff 4; Manager of the basketball and baseball teams 1-2-3-4 JACQUELINE PETERS P is for Peters, she's one of the best, she's filled with ambition, friendliness, and zest. Hobby-Sewing Ambition-To be a world traveler Birthday-January 9 Class officer 1; Student council I-2-3-4; Student council officer 3-4; Glee club 1-2; Play 2-3; Literary music contest 1; War Whoop staff 3-4; Annual staff 4, editor; D.A.R. winner. PATTY GREGORY G is for Gregory, to college Pat will go, for there she'll find Charlie, her favorite beau. Hobby-Collecting stamps Ambition-To be a court reporter Birthday-February 5 Class officer 1-2; Play 2-3-4; War Whoop staff 3, editor 4; F.H.A. 4; Glee Club 1-2; Annual staff 4; Cheerleader 2-3. VIVIAN RANSOM R is for Ransom, a good na- tured gal, she’s the type everybody likes for a pal. Hobby-Collecting sheet music Ambition-To be a stenographer Birthday-May 15 Class officer 1-2; Glee club 1-2; War Whoop staff 3-4; Literary music contest 1-2; Annual staff 4. 8 In the Senior Class of 1949, there are 8 girls and 3 boys. Despite the smallness of the class, we hope we’ll be re- membered around M.H.S. for a long time. ELMER HULETT H is for Hulett, a basketball player, his attention in class is only fair. Hobby-Flirting Ambition-To be a construction engineer. Birthday-October 2 Class officer 4; Student council 1-3; War Whoop staff 4; Play 3; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1 -2-3-4; Annual staff 4. SHIRLEY FLEMING F is for Fleming, a sweet little lass, she is the shortest girl in the whole senior class Hobby-Reading Ambition-To be an old maid. Birthday-September 27 Class officer 1-2-3; Glee Club 1-2; Speech contest 1-2; Morgan County Literary Contest; first prize winner 3; Student council 4; Student council officer 4; Play 2; Cheerleader 4. EVERETT BLAIR B is for Blair, an energetic lad, leaving his girlfriends behind makes him sad. Hobby-Sports Ambition-To be a farmer Birthday-July 29 Class officer 3-4; War Whoop staff 4; Student Council 3; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Annual staff 4. DORIS NUNN N is for Nunn, the last name you see, after gradu- ation, Moore it will be. Hobby-Movies and dances Ambition-To be ambitious Birthday-February 28 Class officer 1-2-3; Play 3; War Whoop staff 3-4; Glee Club 1-2; F.H.A. 4; Student council 1-2-3-4; Student council officer 4; Annual staff 4. MARLENE MILLER M is for Miller, one of our favorite blondes, maybe some day she’ll sing like Lily Pons. Hobby-Reading Ambition-To be a receptionist Birthday-February 7 Class officer 1; Glee club 1-2; War Whoop staff 3-4; Annual staff 4; District music contest 2-3; Morgan County Literary Music Contest 1; Play 3. 9 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of 1949, of Meredosia High School, Unit District Number 27, of the County of Morgan, and the State of Illinois, being of sound mind and body after four years of supposed study, do hereby make, publish, and declare this as our last and best will and testament; hereby revoking all former wills, bequests, and devices of whatever nature or form heretofore made by us. We, the Seniors, will to the faculty our outstanding ability at public speaking. To the Juniors, we leave our attentiveness, and scholastic abilities. We also will to you the argumentative ability we now possess. To the Sophomores, we will our business-like class meetings and our boldness. To the Freshmen, we will our neatness in appearance and we hope they, as Seniors, never play hookey unless they are sure they can get away with it. I, Donovan Smith, will my good geometry grades to Ted Dickman. I, Marlene Miller, leave my bangs to Ruth Berghaus. I, Patty Gregory, will my personality to Mildred Workman. I, Doris Nunn, leave my rubber bands from shorthand class to Dick Simon. I, Shirley Fleming, leave my freckles, red hair, and height to Joe Newman. I, Jackie Peters, will my typing speed to Donald Allen. I, Everett Blair, will my basketball ability to Jerry Miller. I, Elmer Hulett, leave my girl friends in M.H.S. to Robert Merries. I, Peggy Ruyle, will my good shorthand grades to Joan McDaniel. I, Charlene Smith, leave my flirtiness to Homer Copenhaver. I, Vivian Ransom, will my musical and dramatic abilities to everyone who needs them. 10 CLASS HISTORY After eight years of comparatively mild studying, the freshmen of 1945 realized that there were four years of harder study ahead; together with more activities and recreation than ever before. They had been looking forward to this September for many a month and they weren’t disappointed. Realizing the value of this education they didn’t mind working harder than ever before. Our initiation started our freshman year off with a bang with the following twenty- one students. Jackie Allen, Everett Blair, Mary Easley, Joetta Floyd, Mickey Gobel, Romayne Gobel, Don Garrison, Pat Gregory, Elmer Hulett, Elta McDannold, Vernard McDann- old, Marlene Miller, Doris Nunn, Jackie Peters, Vivian Ransom, Peggy Ruyle, Char- lene Smith, Donovan Smith, Emma Jean Unland, and Kenneth Watkins. By the following September six students had dropped out. They were Jackie Allen, Mary Easley, Romayne Gobel, Elta McDannold, Vernard McDannold, and Kenneth Watkins. We had a gay old time initiating the new freshmen. Jackie Peters and Patty Gregory took part in the annual Morgan County One - Act Play Contest, which won first place. At the beginning of our junior year there were fourteen students. Mickey Gobel and Mary Lou Floyd dropped out; we had one new student, Shirley Fleming. In Novem- ber we received our class rings and it wasn’t long before our favorite boy and girl friends were trying them on for size. In January we started planning for the annual Junior and Senior Banquet and Prom to be sponsored by the Junior Class. The theme was the Stork Club. Baked chicken was served at the banquet held in the study hall, while Bobby Kay provided music for the formal dance held in the gymnasium. Besides the seniors and faculty, the school board members and their wives were invited. Until the second semester, when Emma Jean Unland Gobel dropped out, twelve names bedecked the list of seniors. During the course of the senior year several events led us to realize that we were at one of the turning points of our high school education. In September we had our senior pictures taken. Next, we ordered our invitations and name cards for our grad- uation in May. Then came the annual Junior and Senior Prom and Banquet; then, last but not least, our graduation. It is with deep regret that we leave Meredosia High School. We sincerely appreci- ate the time and effort of the board of education and faculty members. We have decid- ed that “Thanks For the Memories.” perfectly expresses our feelings toward MHS. 1 1 CLASS PROPHECY Before our parting, we, the members of the graduating class of '49, agreed to hold a class reunion in later years. Finally, in this year of I960, our hopes were realized when, a reunion was held in the fashionable New York apartment of Miss Charlene Smith. The following is a brief account of incidents surrounding the party. Elmer Hulett is now the owner of the famous Belly Acres Ranch. This world renowned ranch is located beneath the azure blue sky and amongst the purple sage of the Far West. Elmer sings hillbilly songs daily over Station DLS. For this reason, Elmer could not attend the reunion. However, during the course of the party, his former fellow classmates were able to pick up Elmer over television. Now we see why Elmer’s Tune” is so popular. Over his TV broadcast, Elmer was pictured riding herd astraddle his magnificent palamino, Lightningbottom, son of Thunderhead. DLS stands for Donovan Lee Smith, (AM, FM, and TV.) sole owner and operator of this far-reaching network. From a lowly beginning as a sign painter, Mr. Smith has risen to heights of greatest success. Donovan attained this pinnacle of success solely through his own merits — resourcefulness, integrity, initiative, enthusiasm, economy, personality, poise, friendliness, ingenuity, self-control, and determination. His success was possibly helped along by the inheritance of a million dollars and his broadcasting station. Donovan recently flew to New York in his private jet-propelled helicopter to attend the party being held at the lavish apartment of his sister, Miss Charlene Smith. Charlene is now head waitress in the dining hall of the Waldorf Astoria in New York. This is one of the most coveted restaurant positions to be found in the United States. In this position, she has gained possession of autographs of many famous personali- ties. A few of the outstanding ones are Flamingo La Mour, Petunia O’Malley, and Barney Cowhand. One of Charlene’s favorite pastimes, in addition to swimming, golf- ing, tennis playing, horseback riding, bowling, skating, and boating, is dancing with Art at the Stork Club. Naturally, she has a wonderful time acting as hostess and dancing to the music of the orchestra hired especially for this party. An early arrival at the reunion was Miss Shirley Fleming, president of the Nation- al Library Association. Miss Fleming was in town for the annual convention of the N. L. A., which was being held at the Knickerbocker Hotel. Shirley is still as small as ever, but the years have done her beauty no harm. Rink, a high school sweetheart, has popped the question several times but Shirley is firm as ever in her belief that marriage and careers do not mix. Rink never gives up, because Shirley once told him that after she had served 15 years as president of the National Library Association and 10 years as president of the Inter-National Library Association, she will be willing to settle down. Be not dismayed, Rink, you have but 19 years to wait. 12 Suddenly we heard envious exclamations from everyone, and as we turned to- ward the doo , we saw Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Feller. Mrs. Feller was attired in a lovely creation direct from Paris, and designed by her private and personal desig- ner. We see that Mrs. Feller, the former Marlene Miller, has lived up to her oath never to marry unless to a millionaire. Mr. Feller is a billionaire, but why quibble over trifles. Before her marriage, Marlene was Rocky’s private secretary. This position proved very advantageous to her. Now she no longer lives the life of a work- ing girl, but lives in luxury, spending her springs touring Europe with her husband, her summers in her colonial style home in Maine, her autumns in her untra-modern home in Beverly Hills, her winters on the Riviera, and her money at Monte Carlo. Marlene left the little Fellers home with Miss Jacqueline Peters, now a baby sitter. Miss Peters majored in child psychology at the Teenie Tots Teachers’ Training School in Exeter, Illinois. She is in great demand as a sitter because of her special- ized training. She has sufficient degrees in child psychology to demand the outlandish minimum wage of $.25 per hour, $.30 per hour for children under six months. Jackie once thought she would like to be a school teacher, but she later found baby-sitting to be more profitable. She cared not to attend the party as she is beginning to care more for money than anything else. However, she extended her greetings to all her former classmates. But back at the party we saw some new arrivals--Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Moore, of Bluffs, 111. Everyone is asking the same question; “Are there more Moores or Nunn?’’ Doris is quite proud of her little trailer as she might well be, for it seemed to withstand the trip to Bluffs with little trouble. Wendy now owns the Bluffs Garage and can easily afford to buy a house, but they keep the trailer for sentimental reasons. Because she did not have enough work in the trailer to keep her busy, Doris became a beautician, and she is now quite prominent in the world of beauty. She has created several popular coiffures, and she has her own secret formula for shampoo that she has been offered thousands of dollars for. Mrs. Charles Arnold, formerly Patty Gregory, seemed to have a grand time visit- ing with old classmates of ’49. She expressed regret that Miss Peters was not present, for Patty and Jackie were quite good friends in high school days. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold are prominent and popular members of the younger social set of Seattle. Mr. Arnold, a famous attorney, was called to New York for the trial of one of his clients, and Patty came along in order that she might attend the party. Before her marriage, Mrs. Arnold was a court reporter, and often recorded Charles’ more important cases. She was very interested in this type work, but now her social activities require nearly all of her time. Vivian Ransom surprised everyone by coming to the reunion. It was thought that her duties would keep her away. Following in her father s footsteps, Vivian has become Chief Matron in a large women’s penitentiary. Vivian is well-liked by the inmates be- cause of her jovial personality. Many classmates remarked to Vivian that she had evidently lost weight. She said that the responsibility of her position had worried her down to skin and bones. Despite these conditions, she looked very well in her uniform. 13 We found Everett Blair in a corner telling Donovan about his extraordinarily good crops this season. Everett owns four sections of land in the fertile Illinois river valley around Meredosia. Country life seems to agree with Everett and June, his wife. He spends his spare time playing basketball with the local town team. This is the best team the town has ever known. They have beaten the Arenzville town team, which is quite an achievement for any Meredosia team. Everett is, of course, the star and has made a total of 500 points in the last six months. Peggy Ruyle now holds the position that Marlene Miller left to marry Rocky, that is as Mr. Feller’s secretary. Peggy is very adept at taking letters which Mr. Feller dictates to her at a very high speed. Peggy may soon leave her job to marry Mr. Charles Howell, to whom she has been engaged for several years. Mr. Feller will miss Peggy, for she is a very efficient secretary, as she will no doubt be efficient as a housewife. Peggy spent most of the evening of the party with Vivian and Charlene, each telling the other of her experiences during the previous years. Peggy wore a very becoming gown of tulle and lace, designed for her by Irene of Hollywood. As all good things must end, so also did this happy reunion. In parting once again, the ’49ers expressed hope that before many years had passed, another reunion could be held. 14 fcU UNDERGRADS THE JUNIOR CLASS BACK ROW: Don Allen, Harold Surratt, Jacky Vanhyning, Tommy McDannald. SECOND ROW: Miss Lonergan, Roger Henderson, Joan McDaniel, Winston Lacey, Betty Heitbrink, Bobby Rausch, Pauline Gerecke, Vernon Floyd. FRONT ROW: Wanda Nortrup, Stanley Allen, Jacqueline Looman, Daryle Tege- der, Marilyn Hobbs, Leland Alhorn, Joe Newman. STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS Marilyn Hobbs Pauline Gerecke, 1st Semester Betty Heitbrink, 2nd Semester Don Allen Harold Surratt CLASS ADVISER Miss Elizabeth Loryergan OFFICERS Secretary Treasurer Reporter President Vice-President Marilyn Hobbs Winston Lacey Betty Heitbrink Wanda Nortrup Stanley Allen 16 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS BACK ROW: Vernon McDannald, Dean Ruyle, Naomi Grady, Buddy Hyatt, Mary Browning, Wilbur Newman, Wanda McDannald SECOND ROW:Mr. Jones, Mildred Workman, Wayne Tegeder, Ruth Berghaus, Jerry Miller, Alene Hulett, Robert Werries, Theda Hobbs FRONT ROW: Teddy Dickman, Lila Nunn, Daryle Nortrup, Alice Walker, Richard Simon, Beverly Gregory, Joseph Schlichting, Patricia Ruyle. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Richard Simon Alice Walker Robert Werries Beverly Gregory Daryle Nortrup STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS Teddy Dickman Beverly Gregory Theda Hobbs Wayne Tegeder CLASS ADVISOR Mr. Gerald Jones 17 THE FRESHMAN CLASS BACK ROW: Evelyn Knight, William Watkins, Myra Seymour, Howard Hall, Loretta Nunn, Harold Beddingfield, Beulah Floyd. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Lacey, Rosalie Fuelling, Melba Fricke, Ruby Staake, Amelia Joseph Joyce Vortman, Marcella Davies, Eva Myers, Marcia Pond. FRONT ROW: Homer Copenhaver, Marilyn Mayes, Tony Simon, Earline Thurmon, Kay Looman, Teddy Rausch, Norma Tweedy, Stanley W alker. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Reporter Earline Thurmon Kay Looman Marilyn Mayes T ony Simon Norma Tweedy STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS Ruby Staake T ony Simon Kay Looman Melba Fricke CLASS ADVISOR Mrs. Lucile Lacey 18 SCHOOL FUN 1. That old gang. 2. Who flies???? 3. That Hobbs girl. 4. Shorty, in person. 5. Oh, sorry day! 6. The Smiths and friends. 7. Hi Jackie. 8. Ma and Pa. 9. Ain’t we cute? ? ? ? 10. That Grady girl 11. Similing Daryle. 12. Tired. Elmer? ?? ? 1 3. Batter up! 14. Quiet, we’re thinking 15. This is the life. 16. Showers for Bill. 17. How’s the water Joan? 18. The Smith Brothers. 19. Jesse, the Janitor. 20. Roger’s babydoll. 21. A tree in a meadow. 22. Isn’t he cute, Dode? ? ? 23. Brrrrrr! 24. Ouch says Jackie. 25. Is it cold, girls?? 26. Hold that pose! 27. Summer in Dosh. 20 1. Goo ! Goo ! 2. Glamour boy? ?? ? 3. Height of laziness! 4. Cold. Dick? ?? ? 5. Hear the bird, MM? ? 6. Isn't she cute? ? ? ? 7. Oh. gee! 13. Here I come! 8. Hubba, hubba! 14. Lazy, boys ? ? ? ? 9. Turn around, girls! 15. My, the girls! 10. Looking up. Jackie?? 16. Ah, love! 11. The new teachers! 17. Who's it? ? ? ? 12. Why, Theda! 18. My, Vivian? ? ? ? 21 Mr. Hie asked the class a rather pointless question. If a chair has four legs, is painted white, and rolls on casters, how old am I? ” The surprised students sat dumbfounded. Then the most backward member of the class supplied the answer, 40. The instructor was amazed. That’s right, he said, “but how did you know?” The student replied, My brother is 20 and he’s only half crazy. Doctor--I’ve examined you thoroughly and I think that all you need is a good rest. Earline T. —But I feel that I need some medicine. Why don’t you look at my tongue? Doctor--That needs a rest, too. Jackie--Have a peanut? Patty--No, thanks. They’re fattening. Jackie--Don’t be silly. Why should they be fattening? Patty—That's all I’ve ever seen an elephant eat. Shirley--Did you ever hear a star speak? Marlene--Sure, a movie star. Barber--And how would you like your hair cut, sir? Everett B.--Off. Barber--Yes, I know. But what style? Everett B. — First tell me your prices. Barber--Haircut is 75 cents, shave 35 cents. Everett B.--Well, shave my hair off. Charlene (sees Peggy get in car)—Going to town. Peg? Peggy--Yes. Charlene—Will you take my coat along with you? Peggy--Sure. Where do you want me to deliver it? Charlene--Don’t worry about that I’ll be in it. Dick S. — Boy! That was some mess at Dode’s house last night. Buddy came in unexpectedly, found Snooky with Dode, shot and killed Snooky, then was shot and killed by Dode. Daryle N.--It could have been worse. Dick S.—Don’t be absurb. How could it have been worse? Daryle N.--I was there the night before. Lila--Well, at least you’ve got to give her credit for being polite. Roger--Do you call a woman who throws cups of hot coffee at her husband polite? Lila--Certainly. She always takes the spoon out first, Doesn’t she? Ted D.--Did you hear about the accident Elmer had? He ran over himself. Donovan--Good Gosh, how did he ever do that? Ted D.—Well, he stopped at a drug store and asked the clerk if he had any shoe polish. The clerk was sorry but he hadn’t any. The only place to get it would be across the street at the shoe repair shop. Elmer asked the clerk if he would go over and get it for him but the clerk couldn't leave the store, so Elmer had to run over himself. A penny was all that was dropped into the beggar’s hand when he pleaded with the old lady for something to tide him over. Now my poor man, she said, “tell me how you lost all of your money. Well, I was like you, ma’am,” he said. I was always giving large sums to the needy. Betty H.—If Tom's father is John’s son, what relation is Tom to John? Jackie L.--His grandson, of course. 22 WAR WHOOP STAFF BACK ROW: Mrs. Lucile Lacey, Everett Blair, Peggy Ruyle, Vivian Ransom, Emma Jean Unland Gobel, Marlene Miller Elmer Hulett, Shirley Fleming. FRONT ROW: Doris Nunn, Jacqueline Peters, Patty Gregory, Donovan Smith, Charlene Smith. The “War Whoop, which is published monthly by the Seniors of M.H.S. is under the supervision of the commercial teacher, Mrs. Lucile Lacey. Due to the fact that there are only eleven seniors in the class of 1949, each student has don his part in helping to make the “War Whoop a success throughout 1948 and 1949. Editor Patty Gregory Production Staff Peggy Ruyle Charlene Smith Jacqueline Peters Art Editors Doris Nunn Marlene Miller Business Editors Doris Nunn Shirley Fleming Sports Editors Emma Jean Gobel Donovan Smith Joke Editor Vivian Ransom Personals Shirley Fleming 24 Circulation Staff Everett Blair Elmer Hulett THE STUDENT COUNCIL BACK ROW: Gregory, Tregeder, T. Hobbs, Dickman, Staake , Surratt, Looman, Allen, Smith, Fricke. FRONT ROW: Nunn, Fleming, Peters, Mr. Rice, M. Hobbs, Simon, Gerecke. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Jacqueline Peters Marilyn Hobbs Shirley Fleming Doris Nunn Tony Simon Four representatives from each class were elected at the first of the year to serve on the student council. These sixteen members met on every other Tuesday under the supervision of the president and their advisor, Mr. Rice, to discuss and plan action concerning school problems. This club attempted to find the answers to many problems facing the school. During the past year, the group made and posted in conspicuous places brightly colored posters reminding the students to watch their mann- ers, they sponsored an attendance contest which made the students attendance- conscious, and they arranged a Christmas party for the student body and the faculty. Thus, in many ways, the student council representatives may feel that they have done much toward making Meredosia High School a better School. 25 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA BACK ROW: Patricia Ruyle, Pauline Gerecke, Joan McDaniel, Betty Heitbrink, Jacqueline Looman, Doris Nunn, Naomi Grady, Lila Nunn, Mary Browning. SECOND ROW: Vivian Ransom, Peggy Ruyle, Charlene Smith, Patty Gregory, Emma Jean Unland Gobel, Alene Hulett, Wanda McDannald, Mildred Workman, Ruth Berghaus, Miss Smith, our Advisor, FRONT ROW: Marcia Pond, Beulah Floyd, Loretta Nunn, Myra Seymour, Eve- lyn Knight, Rosalie Fuelling, Melba Fricke, Wanda Nortrup. The Meredosia Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America was organized in September of 1948, with a membership of twenty-five girls. The chapter is affiliated with both the state and national organizations. Our officers were as follows: President Betty Heitbrink Vice-President Patty Gregory Secretary Patricia Ruyle Treasurer Jacqueline Looman Reporter Wanda Nortrup Chapter Advisor Miss Bonnie Lee Smith The emblem of our chapter is octagonal in shape and bears the name of our organization, “Future Homemakers of America, around the top of the plane, while around the lower side of it is the motto, “Toward New Horizons.” In the center there is a house supported by two hands. This symbolizes that the future homes of America are in the hands of its youth. Symbols, key, scroll, torch and rose, are used to denote the four degrees of achievement. Our program of work emphasizes improving ourselves, contributing to our homes through improving family relationships, improving the home surroundings and assuming responsibility in the home, cooperating for school and community betterment, developing our organizations, providing recreation and furthering interest in home economics. 26 ACTIVITIES FOR 1948-49 SEPTEMBER 7--Today was the first day of school, some students looked dejected while others seemed fairly happy about it all. There were lots of new faces around school, must be the freshman class. 15—The Indians played their first baseball game today, here with Chapin. “Dosh” 18 runs, Chapin 0. 17—A memorable day for freshmen: this day was set aside for initiation. Today freshmen were not only green, they were also red, lipstick, you remember? Second game today, at Mt. Sterling. Chalked up another win, Meredosia 5, Mt. Sterling 4. 20—A game with Bluffs here; another win, 12 to 0. 22— Second game with Chapin, there this time. Score— 'Dosh” 13, Bluffs 7 23— -First day of the first six weeks tests 24— More tests today; seniors had their pictures taken. This of course took the whole day, lucky seniors. Another game and win for Indians. Score-5 to 33. 28--A bit of unusual entertainment today, Marionettes. Also a game with Arenzville. Scores--Meredosia 14 runs, Arenzville 5. 30—First day of Morgan County Teachers’ Institute was today. That meant a vacation for us. OCTOBER 1--Second day of Institute, second day of vacation. 5—Game with Chambersburg, there this time. A win for Dosh,” monotonous, isn’t it? Score 5 to 2. 7 _This day brought the last baseball game of the fall season. Indicns remain undefeat- ed. Today’s score 9 to 4. 8 — Tonight the seniors sponsored the first dance of the school year. It was a big success; seniors put on a floor show. 14__Second six weeks exams today. It seemed unusually quiet around school, could it be that the students are worried? 15--More exams today; still quiet. 30--After a long spell of inactivity, tonight everyone had fun at Halloween carnival and party here at school. It was sponsored by the PTA for the benefit of the proposed hot lunch program. NOVEMBER 3- -A movie today, Wheels Across Africa, and all kidding aside, it was really interest- ing. 4- The circus came to town today. A special afternoon performance was given for students. 5- -Second dance of the year tonight. Seniors sponsored this one, too. Some of the boys put on a tumbling exhibition which everyone enjoyed. 9--Movie-- First steps in first Aid.” 11—Armistice Day and a holiday. The first basketball game of the season, at Bluffs. Indians won, 59 to 21. 20—A Mr. Bennett Shurtleff spoke to us today. His subject matter was wrestling. Everyone found him very interesting. We also saw a movie today, Wheels Across India. Game at Franklin tonight, score 36 to 31 Meredosia’s favor. 27 23- -Third six weeks exams, followed by a game at Liberty. The boys won, despite so much tiring mental exertion. Score--43 to 32. 24— Last of the exams today; we were glad to get rid of them before vacation. 25 — First day of the Thanksgiving vacation. 26 — Another day of vacation. DECEMBER 1--Tonight the juniors presented a play entitled “Crazy House. It was a real success. The juniors did the comedy justice. Miss Lonergan was the able director. 2 — Movie-- Years of Progress. 3--Indians traveled to Chambers- burg and to defeat tonight, score — 42-34. 7--The overgrown papooses of M.H.S. got back on the winning side by defeating Bluffs here tonight, score, 63 to 32. 9—A Women’s Negro quartet sang for us today here at school. More intertain- ment in the form of a movie, Strategic Materials. Juniors received their class rings today. Tonight was the first night of a Home Talent Show sponsored by the Sportsmen's Club. 10- -Second and last night of the Home Talent performances. Some high school students took part. More home talent in our town than most people thought. Indians lost a game to Mt. Sterling tonight, score— 58 to 42. 11- -Game at Griggsville tonight, we lost , 33 to 32. 14--Indians battled Arenzville Raiders tonight, but couldn’t hit the basket enough times to bring home a victory. Score--46 to 41. 16- - Gift of Green was the movie of the day. 17- -Seniors sponsored another dance tonight, but few folks were in the dancing mood and seniors lost money in the deal. 22--Double feature today--two hits- Tobaccoland of U.S.A. and Christmas Story. Last day of school before the Christmas vacation. Student Council gave a party for the students and faculty. JANUARY 3--Back to school today after the Christ- mas vacation. Students didn’t seem so happy today as they did on December 22. 6- -Movie— Weeds and Doomsday. 7— Game with Perry here tonight, Perry chalked up the victory, score 43 to 39. 14--Chapin versus Meredosia tonight, on Chapin’s court. Indians win 66-41 19- -Lots of classes disrupted today because Murray the photographer took our pitchers for this here book. 20- -’ ‘Valiant Years was the motion picture today. It was unusually interesting: or should we say Interesting, which is unusual? 22--A good old-fashioned square dance in the old barn loft tonight( gymnasium to you city slickers) sponsored by the American Legion 24- -The girls put on three basketball games before the public tonight. It was class against class and the sophomores are the champs. 25- -First night of the P.M.B.C. tournament. We played I.S.D., in a close and hard fought game, but the Indians bowed to the Tigers, score 44-41. 27-- Song of the Pioneer” was the movie of the day. 28 28--Last night of the P.M.C. tourna- ment. C’burg took first place from l.S.D. and Routt defeated Mt. Sterling in the consolation game. FEBRUARY 1--A game with Liberty here tonight, the boys played very good ball, and defeated the visitors 64 to 22. 4--Another home game tonight, with Routt, Indians won from the Irish, 56-46. 8- -Cage meet with l.S.D. there this evening. Tigers more than edged out the Indians. Score--57-47. 9- -A game that was called off earlier in the season due to bad weather was played tonight with Arenzville, and it was an Indian victory. There was real rejoicing around M.H.S. next day, this was the first victory against the Raiders in several years for “Dosh.” 11--Tonight was the last home game of the ‘48-49 basketball season. For Bubby Blair and Elmer Hulett it was the last time they would play on the high school team on the home court. Chapin was the visiting team. “Dosh won with a score of 63-43. 15- -In two overtimes and plenty of thrills, the Indians won from Chand- lerville in the last game of the season, excluding tournaments. Score--42-40. 16- -The losers in a student council sponsor- ed attendance contest treated the winners to a party today. Everybody enjoyed the games and refreshments. There was also a movie. Meredosia presented a one-act play entitled New School for Wives in the Morgan County One-Act Play Contest tonight. The play won first place. Congratulations were in order for Miss Lonergan, the director, and for the entire play cast. 29 ATHLETICS i CHEERLEADERS Wanda McDannald Shirley Fleming Lila Nunn GIRLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS 31 GIRLS’ ATHLETICS The girls’ athletic group, under the direction of Miss Lonergan, specialized this school year in softball, basketball and volleyball. After an introductory hike on the first day of gym class, the group settled down to softball. Since most of the girls knew the fundamentals of the game, little time was given to individual instruction, and almost immediately after the season opened we were playing short but thrill- ing softball games. The scores for both teams were usually tremend- ous. Alene Hulett’s team that managed consistently to outscore the other teams was finally challenged and defeated by an all-star team whose captain was Jackie Peters. One day we spent running races between the different classes. One rainy day we met in study hall and discussed the principles of good posture and good health habits. The last day of October we began holding our classes in the gym- nasium. The one large group was divided into two classes. One class is held from 12:05 to 12:45 and the other from 2:55 to 3:35. The girls playing in the earlier class are excused at 11:00 for lunch. The night of January 10, the girls played three exhibition games— Freshmen vs. Sophomores, Juniors vs. Seniors, winner of game 1 vs. winner of game 2. The Sophomores proved to be our champions. For nine cents admittance, the public could attend the games, and many persons did. The funds collected ($8.87) are to be spent for a new volley ball for the school. In late January we started playing volleyball. Much time was spent in teaching the underclassmen the fundamentals of the game. By the middle of February, everyone was familiar with the rules, and we were playing some heated games. Our cheerleaders, Shirley, Lila, and Wanda, have done a fine job in keeping the morale of the boys high by their excellent yell leading. Their leading was always spirited and peppy. We take this opportunity to tell them we appreciate their fine efforts. BASEBALL squad BACK ROW: Coach Savoie. Tony Simon, Vernon Floyd, Wayne Tegeder, Buddy Hyatt, Ted Dickman, Daryle Tegeder, Donovan Smith. FRONT ROW: Dick Simon, Bubby Blair, Elmer Hulett, Don Allen, Harold Surratt, Daryle Nortrup, Robert Henderson. The 1948-49 fall baseball season was as successful as it could possibly have been. The season ended with a total of eight victories and no defeats. Dickman, Blair, and Tegeder did the pitching for the squad. The Indians have lost but one game in the past two years. We are all proud of this fine record and we hope that it will continue during the spring season. Meredosia 18 Chapin 0 Meredosia 5 Mt. Sterling 4 Meredosia 12 Bluffs 0 Meredosia 13 Chapin 7 Meredosia 5 Mt. Sterling 3 Meredosia 14 Arenzville 5 Meredosia 5 Chamber sburg 2 Meredosia 9 Arenzville 4 33 Mer' BASKETBALL SQUAD BACK ROW: Tony Simon, Vernon Floyd, Bobby Rausch, Roger Henderson Leland Alhorn, Donovan Smith. MIDDLE ROW: Coach Savoe, Wayne Tegeder, Jerry Miller, Daryle Tege- der, Winston Lacey, Ted Dickman, Assistant Coach Jones. BACK ROW: Dick Simon, Harold Surratt, Elmer Hulett, Joe Newman, Daryle Nortrup, Don Allen, Bubby Blair. The Indians had a fairly successful season in ’48 and ’49. They had an average of ten wins and eight losses. There are two seniors who will have to be replaced by underclassmen. Hulett and Blair have played with the team for four years. Blair, Newman, and Allen have been the best scorers. The second team of ’48 and ’49 has a slightly higher number of wins- fifteen wins and three losses. They will be the team that will carry on in ’49 and ’50, and from the high type ball the boys played, the future first team will be very successful. First Second First Second T earn Team Team Team Nov. 12 Meredosia 59 33 Bluffs 21 17 • t 20 t • 36 38 F ranklin 31 17 r 23 • t 43 33 Liberty 32 18 • • 30 • t 45 52 White Hall 56 26 Dec. 3 t • 34 24 Chambersburg 42 17 t t 7 11 63 52 Bluffs 32 15 • t 10 • 9 42 • 61 Mt. Sterling 58 51 9 • 11 • t 32 29 Griggsville 33 46 • t 14 • • 41 41 Arenzville 46 15 Jan. 7 11 39 44 Perry 43 38 • • 14 t 66 52 Chapin 41 26 t • 18 ft 41 38 Chambersburg 49 39 f f 25 • t 41 I. S. D. 44 Feb. 1 ft 64 38 Liberty 22 34 9 t 4 • t 56 50 Routt 45 30 It 8 t • 41 38 I. S. D. 44 42 t t 9 ft 40 42 Arenzville 38 28 • • 11 9 9 63 74 Chapin 43 21 t t 15 99 42 41 Chandlerville 40 23 34 c J-utocjrafofii 36 ADVERTISING John Nortrup — INSURANCE — FIRE HAIL CASUALTY CLAIMS PROMPTLY PAID PHONE 24 MEREDOSIA ILLINOIS Ray's D-X Service Station GAS - OIL - POP - CANDY - CIGARETTES DON’T GET PERPLEXED, IT’S DIAMOND D-X MY FUTURE SOMEONE SAW, IT’S NOT SO BAD, TO HELP YOUR DAD, AND NICE TO HELP YOUR MA. IT’S DARN POOR GAS, CAUSE IT WON’T LAST AS DOWN THE ROAD YOU GO. YOU WILL THINK IT’S FUNNY, IT COSTS YOU MONEY, JUST ASK YOUR TEACHER - SHE’LL KNOW. PHONE 39 MEREDOSIA ILLINOIS Farmers Traders State Bank MEREDOSIA ILLINOIS FISH BOATS ICE Meredosia Fish Ice Co. 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