Neoga High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Neoga, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1956 volume:

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BUS DRIVERS Left to right—Bob Morrison, Erson Lacy, Charles Cordes, Jim Toops, Jim Mitchell, Bob Burry, Dean Jones, Howard Loathan, Lyle Lock, Dallas Gilbert. Ralph White (not shown). 19------TC HA IH AW IK---de FLOYD T. CURL Superintendent LOUIS K. VORIS Principal Civics American Problems HOWARD LOUTHAN MARILYN SCOTT CARRIE CARSON Chemistry Biology General Science Junior Sponsor Girls Physical Ed. Arts and Crafts in Junior High English Latin ELIZABETH HOLLADAY Music, Band and Chorus Senior Sponsor RICHARD GREENE Coach, Physical Ed. Sophomore Sponsor RALPH WHITE Industrial Arts Freshman Sponsor II TC HAIHAWr JAMES LEMING HYMAN VINAR LORRAINE WHITE Vocational Agriculture Senior Sponsor English American History Seventh Grade: Math Science Arts and Crafts NOEL BOATZ VIRGINIA PARROTT ROBERT WANK Advanced Algebra Geometry Algebra General Math Drivers Training Asst. Coach Eighth Grade: English Science Eighth Grade: Math Social Studies Jr. High Coach JEANNE LUDWIG edna McKinney EUNICE BUSTRIN Home Economics Family Living Junior Sponsor Seventh Grade: English Social Studies Shorthand I - II Typing I - II Bookkeeping General Business m (S§ [yy m TC HaVHAW!K II Co-Sponsor— Co-Sponsor— Elizabeth Holladay James Leming Betty Luella Kritz “Bett” President G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 4 Jr. Class Play 3 G. A. A. Officer 4 Student Council 3 Student Council Officer 3 Spanish Club 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Tomahawk Staff 4 Messenger Staff 3 Class Officer 4 Sr. Class Play 4 Ruth Marvella Koester “Ruth” Reporter Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish Club 1 Library Club 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Library Club Officer 4 Class Officer 4 G. A. A. 4 Gary Lamoin Freeland “Cherry” Vice-President Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Class Officer 1. 3, 4 Jr. Class Play 3 Messenger Staff 3 Homecoming Court 4 Judith Ann Anderson “Judy” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Spanish Club 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 Class Officer 3 Geraldine R. Niebrugge “Gerrie” Secretary-Treasurer G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish Club 1 Library Club 3, 4 Jr. Class Play 3 Class Officer 4 Sr. Class Play 4 Darlene Joan Ballinger “Joan” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Messenger 4 T€H4H4Wr 19------ Frances Laura Bartlett “Fran” Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. Officer 1. 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Library Club 1, 2, 3. 4 Messenger Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 2. 3, 4 Jr. Class Play 3 Homecoming 4 Sr. Class Play 4 Victor Eugene Brandenburg “Vic” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Baseball 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Jr. Class Play 3 Tomahawk 4 Sr. Class Play 4 Dorothy La Vonne Daw “Dot” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Library Club 3 Chorus 1, 3 Roger Dean Beals “Jody” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1. 2, 3 Class Officer 2 Tomahawk Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Homecoming Court 4 Carl Arthur Clough “Guitar” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1. 3 Charles Kenneth Ferris “Speedy” ------se Carolyn May Bell “May” Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Messenger Staff 4 Chorus 4 Evelyn Louise Cooper “Cooper” F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 4 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 2. 3, 4 Messenger Staff 4 Gail Louise Fleming “Gail” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1. 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. Officer 4 G. A. A. 3. 4 Jr. Class Play 3 Latin Club 4 Band 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Latin Club Officer 4 Homecoming Court 4 Sr. Class Play 4 TCMAHAWr 19 Delores Ann Floyd “Pancake” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. Officer 2 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. Officer 2 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 3, 4 Betty Joan Henderson “Betty” F. H. A. 2, 3 Library Club 1, 2 Chorus 3 Phyllis Jean Knox “Phil” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 4 Messenger Staff 2 Tomahawk 4 Leona Fern Goodwin “Leona” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Library Club 1, 3, 4 Messenger Staff 4 Wayne Armond Johnston “Red” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Madonna Louise Konrad “Donna” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish Club 1 Library Club 3, 4 Library Club Officer 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 4 --------- 56 Marion E. Hammond “Tex” Vincent George Keck “Effie” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 2 Norita Lacy “Norita” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 F. H. A. 3 Spanish Club 1 William Joseph Latch “Joe” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Library Club 2 Baseball 4 Track 3, 4 Basketball 4 Homecoming Court 4 Charles Henry Meyers, Jr. “Buss” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club Officer 4 Jr. Class Play 3 Chorus 3 Drama Club 2 Roger Patterson “Draggin’ Wagon” F. F. A. 3, 4 Transfer from Stew.-Stras. 3 Harlan Reed Lock “Harlan” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4 Student Council 1. 3, 4 Student Council Officer 3, 4 Beverly Madonna Myers “Bev” F. H. A. 1. 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. Officer 3 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 3, 4 Band 3, 4 Tomahawk Staff 4 Anne Marie Price “Annabelle” F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. Officer 3, 4 G. A. A. 2. 3, 4 G. A. A. Officer 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Jr. Class Play 3 Tomahawk Staff 4 Sr. Class Play 4 Robert Ludwig “Beer Can” Class Officer 1 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. Officer 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 3, 4 Track 1, 3, 4 Patricia Faye Overmyer “Pat” F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 2, 3 Student Council 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1. 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Messenger Staff 3 Tomahawk Staff 4 Dorislee Price “Red” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 4 F. H. A. Officer 3, 4 G. A. A. 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Sr. Class Play 4 'A' Ph rAsaPtft S Pi frsrtt s ]l (-1 — Roy Max Price “Monk” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Tomahawk Staff 4 Homecoming Court 4 Sr. Class Play 4 William Louis Saunders “Pud” Suzette Marie Stewart “Sue” G. A. A. 3, 4 Chorus 3, 4 Jr. Class Play 3 Messenger Staff 4 Student Council 4 Cheerleader 4 Pep Club 3, 4 Class Officer 3 Transfer from Sigel 2 TC HaVIHaVWIK Shirley Ann Price “Pud” F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 3. 4 Tomahawk Staff 3, 4 Carnival Court 1 Homecoming Court 4 Sr. Class Play 4 Robert Wayne Senteney “Big Man” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 2, 4 Robert Eugene St. John “St. Dog’ F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Sr. Class Play 4 Chorus 4 -----50 Homer Earl Russell “Homer” Baseball 3 Basketball 2 Track 2 Kenneth W. Shuemaker “Ken” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 William Franklin Storm “Bill” Baseball 3, 4 Basketball 4 Basketball Mgr. 3 Latin Club 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Sr. Class Play 4 ? V tt7 .v i ra z£ Z rSTfasvss II 56 Ruth Ann Sullender “Ruth” F. H. A. 3, 4 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Julia Sue Swengel “Judy” G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club Officer 3 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 2, 3 Spanish Club 1 Class Play 3 F. H. A. 4 Carl Lloyd Swick “Toad” Naomi Vernice Trigg “Trigger” G. A. A. 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Robert Joe Tucker “Herman” F. F. A. 2, 3. 4 Class Officer 2 Chorus 4 Library Club 2 Pep Club 2 Sr. Class Play 4 Virginia Elfen Waggoner “Peggy” Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club Officer 4 Latin Club 2, 3, 4 Spanish Club 1 Library Club 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 1 G. A. A. 4 Messenger 1, 2, 3, 4 Jerry Lee Wilson “Snake” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Tomahawk Staff 4 Roberta Sue Woolery “Olive Oil” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. Officer 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 SENIOR CLASS RECORD In the fall of 1952, sixty green freshmen entered Neoga High School. During this time we lost some classmates and gained others. As Seniors, we had fifty in our class. As Juniors, our highlights were our comedy class play, entitled, “Two Dates for Tonight,” and our Prom, with the theme “Blue Hawaii.” As Seniors, we had a good year. Our Homecoming Dance, with the theme, “Winter Wonderland,” was a big success. For our money making schemes, we sold magazine subscriptions and sold refreshments at the basketball games as our main activities. Our class also gave a play entitled “The Custers Last Stand.” The class initiated the project and paid $75.00 on a new clock and bell system for the high school. The next five Senior classes will com- plete payment for the system. We feel that this was a much needed addition to our school, and know it will be of much use. The Senior class wishes to say “Thanks” for everything N. H. S., and we hope to make you proud of us in the future. Also we sincerely wish to thank our co-sponsors, Mrs. Holladay and Mr. Leming for the guidance and assistance that they have given us during the past year. Class Motto—Not there yet but still climbing. Class Flower—Rose. Class Color—Blue and White. 23 e 7Ve ese CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1966, will: Mr. Voris—a senior class with ambition to all be teachers. Mr. Curl—a profitable insurance agency. Mrs. Greeson—a robot secretary. Mrs. Voris—a quiet study hall. Mr. Louthan—a deordorizer for his chemistry class. Mr. Boatz—the ability to hide his blushes. Miss Bustrin—a home room that doesn’t visit. Mr. Steger—a Super-Dooper-Sweeper-Upper. Mr. Greene—a foam rubber chair so he won’t hurt his toes. Miss Weaks—a northern accent. Mrs. Holladay—automatic-music-sorter-outer. The Cooks—electronic oven. Mrs. Ludwig—a calendar that tells what day you should come to school. Mrs. Carson—a quiet 9th period Study Hall. Mr. Vinar—a pin-up calendar of Marilyn Monroe. Mr. Leming—a dozen Secretaries. Mr. White—an all girl shop class. The Senior Class, as individuals, wills: Judy Anderson—D. A. cut to Betty Kline. Joan Ballinger—ability to get engaged to Louise Cole. Frances Bartlett—F. H. A. Sectional Office to Janet Short. Roger Beals—Homecoming Crown to any lucky Junior boy. Carolyn Bell—shorthand ability to Larry Blake. Victor Brandenburg—ability to have flat tires and run out of gas to Jim Davee. Carl Clough—my guitar to Stanley Smith so he can be called Stanley “Guitar Boogieman” Smith. Evelyn Cooper—job to Jone Cooper. Charles Ferris—behavior in class to Jim Holloway. Gail Fleming—ability to tumble to Janet Short. Delores Floyd—bleached piece of hair to Janice Albright. Gary Freeland—ability to attract girls to Mr. Vinar. Leona Goodwin—shorthand ability to Maxine Smith. Marion Hammond—height to Maurice Winnett. Betty Henderson—sewing ability to Dorothy Henderson. Wayne Johnston—whiskers to Roger Nichols. Vincent Keck—nickname “Effie” to Bill Sheehan. Phyllis Knox—dark hair to Nancy Greeson. ,ci-----------------yc Havihawik--------------------------------(Se CLASS WILL 4- (Continued) Ruth Koester—naturally curly hair to Venness Roy. Madonna Konrad—constitution grades t0 Rose Koester. Betty Kritz—nickname “Pooch” to Nancy Greeson. Norita Lacy—good times in English to Carolyn Ferris. Joe Latch—whiskers to Bill Sheehan. Robert Ludwig—boondocker’s boots to Mr. Voris. Charles Meyers—curly hair to Charles Hanfland. Gerrie Niebrugge—class office to June Croy. Beverly Myers—all my love affairs to Sandra Knox. Patricia Overmyer—P. E. clothes to whoever has been wearing them all year. Roger Patterson—curly hair to John Harvey. Anne Price—F. H. A. office of President to Janet Short. Dorislee Price—ability to blush to Mary Ann Bridges. Roy Price—basketball ability to Don Scoles. Shirley Price—fake “pony-tail” to Sandra Carpenter. Homer Russell—muscles to Harvey Warner. William Saunders—D. A. cut to Mr. Boatz. Robert Senteney—nickname “Biggest Man in Trowbridge” to Gene Keck. Kenneth Shuemaker—good behavior in classes to Senior Class of “57.” Sue Stewart—Homecoming Crown to any lucky Junior girl. Bob St. John—ability to ride a motorcycle to Bill Moran. Bill Storm—pogo stick to “Jiggs” Lawson. Ruth Sullender—typing ability to June Croy. Judy Swengel—“two-toned” hair to Nadine Smith. Carl Swick—algebra grades to Monty Gordon. Naomi Trigg—ability in softball to Venness Roy. Bob Tucker—convertible to Miss Bustrin. Virginia Waggoner—height to Joan Pardieck. Jerry Wilson—twin pipes to Jim Davee. Roberta Woolery—Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award to June Barrett. CLASS PROPHECY 0 This was May, 1966 and I was returning to my home town of Neoga for the first time since my departure in 1956. As the bus turned into the termiaal, I saw that the driver was someone I should remember. Yes, it was Bob Senteney. As I stepped from the bus. I spake to him. We began a very interesting conversation in which I learned that he and Bing Keck had started a busline between Neoga and Trowbridge only one year before and had built their small business of only one bus into a whole fleet of 33 buses in all. The main reason I had come back to the city was because I had read an article in the Time magazine, TC HAIIiAWIK — 36 13-------- CLASS PROPHECY (Continued) which was owned by William Saunders and Homer Russell, about that master mind atomic energy scientist, Marion Hammond, who discovered an atomic fuel, which was composed of NaCl and HjO, tnat would enable the rocket designed by Betty Kritz and Gerrie Niebrugge, now leading aircraft designers, to make the long planned trip to the moon. 1 made my way across the city in three hours flat, for the city had grown considerably. I reached the main gate, and who do you think were the guards, Vic Brandenburg and Gary Freeland. In conversing with them I found that they had been hooked by two of their old school mates, Anne Price and Judy Anderson. They said they only did this work to gather information for a new space comic book they were writing. They also mentioned that three old basketball stars, Jerry Wilson, Roger Beals and Bob Ludwig, were working there as scientist.' and had recently launched a basketball-shaped space ship. Branden- burg said that these three confirmed bachelors had married sue istewaii, Frances Bartlett, and Gail Fleming. Then I started across the field to look for more of my classmates. I hadn’t gone 500 feet before I saw a big sign which read “Chuck’s and Ruth Ann’s.” This of course was Chuck Meyers and his wife, the former Ruth Ann Sullender. They owned the biggest and best beanery in town and ran a grocery store on the sideline. As I stepped into my midget racing car, which I had bought from Bob Tucker about an hour ago, I saw Bob St. John. He told me that Roger Patterson was now owner of General Motors and specializing in racing cars. He also said that he himself was just out of the Air Force and was working as a mechanic on the rockets and space ships. Bill Storm was now in the Marines and was appearing on the quiz show “The 64 Million Dollar Question” in which Joe Latch was master of ceremonies. He also told me about Delores Floyd and Roy Price, now man and wife, who were in Paris studying painting and ballet. I looked around just then, to find myself standing in front of a garage. As I opened the door, who do you think I saw emerging from beneath a jeep, Ken Shuemaker! Ken explained that he was the owner of the place and had a staff of fourteen employees on his payroll, including four secretaries from his old school: Naomi Trigg, Noriti Lacy, Betty Henderson, and Carolyn Bell. Just then Ken’s clock radio turned on the television set. I glanced that direction and to my surprise, I saw “Sheriff Carl,” known to me as Carl Swick. His deputy, Charles Ferris, was also on the show. Charles also writes commercials for “Never Fail Lipstick.” Ken said that Carl Clough and Wayne Johnston had started a baby sitting bureau and were doing very well with Judy Swengel as head sitter. As I turned around I ran into Beverly Myers who told me that she and Shirley Price owned a barber shop located in the basement of the largest hotel in town, which was operated by Evelyn Cooper. Bev said that she and Shirley specialized in “Bomber Haircuts” and also “Twisters.” I heard that Joan Ballinger had become very rich when she invested in a wildcat oil concern owned by two oil tycoons, whose names are Knox and Overmyer. This was, of course, Pat Overmyer and Phyllis Knox, who purchased the field where the oil was found as a game pre- serve. They made the purchase from the concern of Goodwin, Koester and Konrad, who sold stock in everything from oil wells to gold mines. As I was leaving town I saw Roberta Woolery, Dorislee Price and Peggy Waggoner pass me in a new Rolls Royce. I later learned that these three girls had discovered an oil well after they drilled through only 3000 feet of uranium. As I boarded the plane I stopped to think of how the city of Neoga had prospered in such a short time. _ 19 ------TCMAIHAWIK------ JUNIORS This year, as money making schemes, the Junior Class had a chili supper, class play, assembly programs and daily candy sales. We sincerely wish to thank our co-sponsors, Mrs. Ludwig and Mr. Louthan for all the help they have given us this past year. First Row—Sharon Greeson, President Sharon Patterson, Vice- President; Shirley Patrick, Secretary-Treasurer. Second Row—Jack Hardesty, Reporter; Paul Adkins, Peggy Ballinger, George Bartlett, Linda Beals. Third Row—Larry Blake, Duane Brown, Johanna Chancellor, Louise Cole, Evelyn Cordes. Fourth Row—June Croy, Jim Davee, Jeanette Deadmond, Linda Evans, Carolyn Ferris. Fifth Row—Joyce Gilbert, Charles Hanfland, John Harvey, Madonna Heilman, Clem Hilmes. 19-------YO HAIHAWr;------ JUNIORS •45- First Row—James Holloway. Betty Kline, Rose Koester, Jerry Kriet- meyer, Jim Lawson. Second Row—Joan Manion, Jackie Martin, Carol Mehl, Dean Miller, Charles Pattin. Third Row—George Schwerdt, Bill Sheehan, Beverly Shuemaker, Floella May. Bill Moran. Fourth Row—Mike Walk, Jerry Warner, Virgil White, Bill Wilson. se 1 «se SOPHOMORES This year, we had a record dance and a chili supper as money making schemes. We wish to thank Mr. Greene and Mr. Boatz, our co-sponsors, for the help they have given us during this year. First Row—Janet Short, President Bruce Marshall, Vice-President- Judy Stewart, Secretary; Karen Buchanan, Treasurer; Nancy Greeson, Reporter. Second Row—Dale Adkins, Bette Baker, June Barrett, Wilbert Beals, Joan Behl. Third Row—Carolyn Brandenburg, Bob Brick, Mary Ann Bridges, Shirley Burton, Jone Cooper. Fourth Row—Wendell Cornell. Larry Daniels, Bob Figgins, Irvin Figgins, Linda Fort. Fifth Row—Judy Haskett, Paul Hatten, Dorothy Henderson, Gene Keck, Sandra Knox. 19------T0 HAHAWIK-----£€ SOPHOMORES First Row—Karen Lawrance, Sharon Marshall, Don Martin, Barbara Miller, Wanda Mummel. Second Row—Roger Nichols, Paul Overmyer, Mary Parker, Bonnie Price, Charles Rentfro. Third Row—David Russell, Joan Russell, Christine Saunders, Don Scoles, Carol Senteney. Fourth Row—Nadine Smith, Stanley Smith, Delilah Storm, Wanda Wolke, Betty Young. Fifth Row—Joyce Young, Phillip Zimmer. Lowell Storm and Frank Trigg (not shown). FRESHMEN There were 52 “green freshies” this year. We had two skating parties and a food sale. We wish to say “thanks” to our co-sponsors. Miss Weaks and Mr. White, for the help they have given us this past year. First Row—Alan Ashbrook, President; Norma Hilmes, Vice-President; Annette Haskett, Secretary; Kaye Patterson, Treasurer; Dorothy Niebrugge, Reporter. Second Row—Janice Albright, Betty Bell, Connie Bowen, Lulu Marie Bridges, Orville Brown. Third Row—Sandra Carpenter, Duane Carson, Carol Cline, Rose Mary Clough, Joan Cooper. Fourth Row—Sidney Elzey, Ann Farr, Virgil Fearday, David Freeland, David Greeson. Fifth Row—Monty Gorden, Billy Hanfland, Blaine Haskett, Bob Holloway, Agnes Keck. 1 ----T C MAIH AW IK-------56 FRESHMEN First Row—Loretta Konrad, Larry Lindley, Judy Louthan, Pat Ludwig, Joe May, Mike Nichols. Second Row—Nancy Orr, John Orsborn, Joan Pardick, Karen Parker, Jack Patterson, June Pattin. Third Row—Ronnie Rentfrow, Mike Reynolds, Venness Roy, Marilyn Sparling, Joyce Stewart, Charles Shuemaker. Fourth Row—Maxine Smith. Eddie St. John, Carma Storm, Linda Storm, Carolyn Tipton, Jake Trigg. Fifth Row—Danny Wente. Peggy Wheeler, Bob White, Buddy White, Roger White, Maurice Winnett, Dona Woolery. 5€ F. H. A. First Row (left to right)—Gail Fleming, Dorislee Price, Frances Bart- lett, Reporter; Sharon Patterson, Vice-President; Anne Price, Presi- dent; Janet Short, Sharon Greeson, Treasurer; Nancy Greeson, Secretary; Karen Buchanan, June Croy. Second Row—Mrs. Ludwig, Sponsor; Sharon Marshall, Marilyn Spar- ling, Linda Storm, Mary Ann Bridges, Joan Behl, Kaye Patterson, Lula Marie Bridges, Connie Bowen, Dona Woolery, Annette Haskett, Sandra Carpenter. Third Row—Joan Manion, Ruth Sullender, Jone Cooper, Barbara Miller, Evelyn Cordes, Jeanette Deadmond, Linda Fort, Judy Haskett, Mary Parker, Phyllis Knox, Beverly Myers, Delores Floyd, Shirley Price, Pat Overmyer. Fourth Row—Carolyn Tipton, Betty Young, Bettie Kritz, Evelyn Coop- er, Delilah Storm, Joyce Gilbert, Judy Stewart, Joyce Young, Betty Baker, June Barrett, Agnes Keck, Joyce Stewart, Peggy Wheeler, Carma Storm. F. F. A. First Row (left to right)—Virgil White, Gene Keck, Clem Hilmes, Reporter; Bill Sheehan, Treasurer; Bill Wilson. Secretary; Joe Latch, Vice-President; Bob Ludwig, President; Bob Senteney. Second Row—Mr. Leming, Sponsor; Jerry Warner, Harlan Lock, Frank Trigg, Alan Ashbrook, Roger Patterson, Bob Tucker, Bing Keck, Mike Walk, John Harvey, Jim Holloway. Third Row—Bruce Marshall, Bob Brick, Bob Figgins, Ronnie Rentfrow, Buddy White, George Bartlett, Harvey Warner. Paul Adkins, George Schwerdt, Duane Brown. Fourth Row—Irvin Figgins, Roger Nichols, Wilbert Beals, Jim Brown, Bill Moran, Duane Carson, Bob Holloway, Gerald Heilman, Virgil Walk, Bob White, Dale Adkins. - TOMAHAWK STAFF ♦ Jurst Row—Beverly Myers, Co-Sales Manager; Phyllis Knox; Shirley Price, Editor; Sharon Patterson, Jr. Editor; Bettie Kritz, Photo- graphy Manager. Second Row—Delores Floyd; Roger Beals. Co-Sports Manager; Pat Overmyer, Advertising Manager; Jerry Wilson; Dorislee Price; Vic Brandenburg, Business Manager; Anne Price, Co-Sales Manager. Also, Roy Price, Co-Sports Manager, and Roberta Woolery who are not shown. MESSENGER STAFF Fust Row—Larry Blake, Co-Assistant Editor; Carolyn Bell, Co-Business Manager; Joan Ballinger, Co-Editor; Sue Stewart, Co-Editor; Leona Goodwin, Production Manager; Peggy Waggoner, Staff Artist; Jack Hardesty. Second Row—Mrs. McKinney, Co-Sponsor; Anne Price, Judy Ann Price, Nancy Greeson, Dorothy Niebrugge. Frances Bartlett, Evelyn Cooper, Miss Bustrin. Co-Sponsor. Third Row—Clem Hilmes, Anita Peters, Mike Walk, Floella May, Jim Lawson, Peggy Ballinger, Charles Hanfland, and Ruth Koester. — I � -TCMAHAWK- SC LATIN CLUB First Row (left to right)—Shirley Patrick, Larry Blake, President; Gail Fleming, Vice-President; Joann Cooper, Secretary-Treasurer; Evelyn Cooper, Reporter; Peggy Waggoner. Second Row—Virginia Foreman, Joann Manion, Annette Haskett, Mrs. Carson, Sponsor; Dorothy Niebrugge, June Pattin. Third Row—Karen Lawrance, Maxine Smith, Jim Holloway, Louise Cole, Roger White. LIBRARY CLUB First Row (left to right)—Judy Haskett, Karen Lawrence, Secretary- Treasurer; James Lawson, Reporter; Ruth Koester, Vice-President; Madonna Konrad, President. Second Row—Mr. Louthan, Sponsor; Shirley Patrick, Jack Hardesty, Larry Blake, Leona Goodwin. Third Row—Jeanette Deadmond, Janice Albright, Frances Bartlett, FloElla May, Gerrie Niebrugge, Evelyn Cordes, Peggy Waggoner. I I------TC HAIHAWIK-------M President .......... Vice-President .... Secretary-Treasurer Points Chairman ... Reporter .......... G. A. A. OFFICERS ........................... June Croy ................. Carolyn Brandenburg ........................ June Barrett ......................... Bettie Kritz ............................ Anne Price PEP CLUB • OFFICERS President ............................ Vice-President........................ Secretary and Treasurer .............. Reporter ............................. .. Charles Meyers .... Janet Short Peggy Waggoner . Nancy Greeson GIRLS CHORUS First Row (left to right)—Frances Bartlett, Judy Anderson, June Croy, Johanna Chancellor, Rose Koester, Judy Stewart, Joyce Young, Dona Woolery, Connie Bowen, Linda Storm, Kaye Patterson, Lula Marie Bridges, Bettie Kritz, Judy Swengel. Second Row—June Barrett, Betty Young, Joyce Gilbert, Karen Law- rence, Jone Cooper, Sharon Marshall, Leona Goodwin, Ruth Sullender, Annette Haskett, Dorothy Niebrugge, Sandra Carpenter, Nadine Smith, Anne Price, Elizabeth Holladay, Director. Third Row—Dorislee Price, Pat Overmyer, Shirley Price, Joan Bal- linger, Sue Stewart, Gail Fleming, Madonna Konrad, Ruth Koester, Naomi Trigg, Carolyn Bell, Loretta Konrad, Agnes Keck, Marilyn Sparling, Joyce Stewart, Carolyn Ferris, Barbara Miller, Wanda Mummel, Evelyn Cooper. Fourth Row—Mary Ann Bridges, Bette Baker, Geraldine Niebrugge, Joan Cooper. Nancy Orr, Maxine Smith, Linda Fort, Nancy Greeson, Mary Parker, Beverly Myers, Phyllis Knox, Delores Floyd, Sharon Greeson, Sharon Patterson, Karen Buchanan, Janet Short, Delilah Storm, Betty Bell, Peggy Wheeler, Carma Storm. BOYS CHORUS First Row (left to right)—Bob Holloway, Larry Daniels Maurice Winnett, Orville Brown, Wilbert Beals, Don Keller. Second Row—Irvin Figgins. Jim Holloway, Jim Lawson, Paul Overmyer, Bill Wilson, Paul Adkins. Third Row—Bob Figgins, Paul Hatten, Alan Ashbrook, Bob Tucker, Bob St. John, George Bartlett. Fourth Row—Gene Keck, Vincent Keck, Charles Meyers, Jerry Kriet- meyer, Phillip Zimmer, Mike Reynolds. Fifth Row—Frank Trigg, Bill Sheehan, Duane Brown, Eddie St. John, Larry Lindley, Elizabeth Holladay, Director; and Anne Price, Pianist. Slowly (with much sur-round us Ohy we love Refrain Any arr n| The Halls Of Iv Pour Purl If ixe i Voi( • A rrnngril C i- y — v — ■V I • VY, Wh;l — V- OPRANO I - V Y Wh-:i Al.TO - VY W- Y W1 BAo Piano Refrain P______ see you see you u • KM mn thro vi lac years ibro That know sweet rtl NEOGA HIGH SCHOOL BAND The band plays at all the home basketball games, Neoga Day, and other special occasions in Neoga. However, the biggest occasion for the band, is Spring Concert. This year, jazz invaded the Spring Concert, just as it did Carnegie Hall. Some of the selections played at the concert were, “In the Mood,” “Trumpet Boogie,” and “I Hear You Knocking.” We also played an overture arranged from Tschaikowsky and to commemorate Neoga’s Centennial, we played “Stephen Foster Memories.” The band had the honor to play in the Mattoon Centennial parade, September 8, 1955. A float was made for us to ride on. CLASS OF 1955 •45- Jerry Authenreith—With the Air Force in Japan. Louise Casstevens—Now Mrs. Arthur Ryder. Johnnie Baker—With the Air Force. Shirley Schroeder—Dental Technician, working in Mattoon. Verna Beals—Now Mrs. Jack Boyer. Donna Jones—Works at Brown Shoe Factory in Mattoon. Willard DeLong—Working at home. Carol Cann—Attending University of Illinois. Richard Peters—Working at home. Don Johnson—In the Air Force. Judy Harvey—Now Mrs. George McGuiness. Paul Sheehan—In the Air Force. Mary Jane Keck—Working at the Journal Gazette in Mattoon. Lorene Beals—Working at the telephone office in Mattoon. Dorothy Heilman—Works in State Capital Building in Springfield. Don McMullen—Attending Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. Shirley Deadmond—Telegraph Operator for Western Union in Chicago. John Wilson—Working at Shorts’ Furniture Store in Neoga. Bob Hatten—Works at the Norge Plant at Effingham. Betty Barrett—Attending Springfield Junior College in Springfield. Don Lawson—Works for Illinois Central Railroad. Carol Fleming—Attending Nurses Training at City Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Evelyn Goad—Works at General Electric in Mattoon. Barbara White—At home. Diane Jones—Attending Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. Don White—With the Navy, now stationed in Japan. Leona Mehl—Now Mrs. Donald Czerwonka. Jim Haskett—Attending Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. James Nomdedeu—A freshman Law student at University of Madrid and part time worker for an American Constructian Company. Shirley Wolke—Now Mrs. Donald Lawrence. Bob Gentry—Works at Greeson Brothers in Neoga. Pat Conner—At home. Darilene Warner—Attending Nurses Training at Missouri Baptist Hos- pital in St. Louis. Barbara Bell—Attending Utterback’s Business College in Mattoon. Ronnie Russell—Attending Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. Phyllis Oakley—Attending Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. Dean Walk—Farming at home. Charles Keck—Works at Young’s Radiator in Mattoon. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY THEY GAVE HIM A CO-ED Gloria Manson ... Dean Brown ..... Una Scanlon ..... Gary Blaine ..... Margie Thornhill Dal Thomas....... Chuck Rhodes .... Herb Grant ..... Roland Graves ... Beth Hanson ..... Charles Bradley . Miss Howard ..... The Stranger .... Emily Wayne .... lone Babson ..... Mabel Neese ..... Director........ . Sharon Patterson .... Clem Hi!me° .... Carol Mehl Charles Hanfland .... Linda Beal- .... James Lawson ....... Mike Walk .... Jim Holloway .... Bill Sheehan Madonna Heilman .... Duane Brown .. Sharon Greeson .... Bill Wilson .... Floella May .... Rose Koester .... Linda Evans Mr. Hyman Vinar SENIOR CLASS PLAY THE CUSTERS’ LAST STAND James Custer........... Harriet Custer ........ Emogene Custer ........ Jimmy Custer........... Johnny Newsom ......... Esther Custer ........... Terence Van Ayrsdale ... Lavinia Platt ......... Laverna Platt ......... Betty Van Ayrsdale..... Claire Van Ayrsdale ... Georgy Little Bear .... Director............... .......... Bob Tucker ... Frances Bartlett ....... Bettie Kritz ... Vic Brandenburg .......... Roy Price ...... Shirley Price ....... Bob St. John Geraldine Niebrugge ...... Gail Fleming ......... Anne Price ..... Dorislee Price ......... Bill Storm .... Mr. Hyman Vinar II - TCMAHAWr - PROM Our Prom theme was “Blue Hawaii.” We started out with a banquet given in honor of the seniors of 1955. The tables carried out the Hawaiian theme, right down to the Hula dolls, which were used as favors. The menu consisted of: A Waikiki Wonder (Tomato Juice) Surfboard Special (Ham) Molten Lava (Mashed Potatoes) Split Bamboo (Green Beans) Golden Dream (Salad) Taro Cake (Rolls) Palms of Paradise (Coconut Cake) Mountain Moonlight (Ice Cream) Kahili (Coffee) (Tea) After the banquet, the Juniors, Seniors, and their dates enjoyed the music of “Dick Halleman and His Orchestra” at the annual Prom Dance. The gym, where the dance was held, was decorated with blue and white. On the left side, the volcano was smoking and looked as though it might erupt anytime. At the bottom of the volcano was a pool surrounded by rocks. Behind the orchestra, you could see the moun- tains in the background and the moon slowly rising above the ocean. The tables at the side of the dance floor were decorated with white paper and had a center piece of a large silver and yellow “uke”. _ 19 I€ HAH4Wi -----9€ HOMECOMING Our Homecoming theme was “Winter Wonderland.” Roy Ellis’ orchestra furnished the music. The dance was held after the annual Homecoming game with Teutopolis, which we won to make our Home- coming a happy one. KING Roger Beals QUEEN Sue Stewart HOMECOMING COURT •$ Left to Right—Gary Freeland, Anne Price, Roy Price, Gail Fleming, Roger Beals, Dean Walk, Sue Stewart, Phyllis Oakley, Frances Bartlett, Joe Latch, Shirley Price, Bob Ludwig. T€M4«i4Wr 56 19------- First Attendant Anne Price and Gary Freeland Second Attendant Shirley Price and Robert Ludwig Crown Bearers David Crockett and Tana Baker 1954 King and Queen Phyllis Oakley and Dean Walk Flower Girl and Escort Mark Myers Marsha Myers Third Attendant Fourth Attendant Gail Fleming and Roy Price Frances Bartlett and Joe Latch ’55 TRACK TEAM First Row (left to right)—Vic Brandenburg, Don White, Jerry Wilson, Dean Walk, Ronnie Russell, Gary Freeland. Second Row—Bill Wilson, Joe Latch, Roger Beals, Bob Ludwig, Charles Pattin, George Bartlett, Dick Greene, Coach. We failed to win a meet but had several outstanding performers: Dean Walk—High Jump (second place conference meet). Roger Beals—Low Hurdles, High Jump, Pole Vault (placed fifth in District Track Meet in Low Hurdles, second in Conference Pole Vault and Hurdles). Bob Ludwig—220 Yard Dash, 880 Yard Relay (seldom placed lower than second). Bill Latch—220 Yard Relay, 880 Yard Relay (should be one of better point getters in 1956 season). Vic Brandenburg—880 Yard Mile Relay (placed fifth in Conference Meet, ran a 2:09 half in District Meet). ’55 BASEBALL TEAM 4 First Row (left to right)—Bill Storm, Roger Beals, Vic Brandenburg, Bob Ludwig, Bill Latch, Jerry Wilson, David Greeson. Second Row—Dick Greene, coach David Freeland, Charles Pattin, Charles Rentfro. Bob Brick, Bruce Marshall, Allan Ashbrook, Mike Reynolds, Ronnie Rentfro. The team won three games—which is three more than were won in the 1954 season. Rogers Beals and Gary Freeland took over the pitch- ing duties. Roger Beals was our leading hitter. WON LOST Neoga 5 S. S 4 Neoga ... ... 2 St. Anthony .... 11 Neoga 7 Altamont 4 Neoga ... ... 11 Brownstown .... 12 Neoga 2 Beecher City .. 1 Neoga ... ... 6 Windsor 8 Neoga ... ... 9 Teutopolis .... 10 3€ 19 — A TEAM ♦ This year for the first time, the student body and faculty selected an Athlete of the Year. This will be an annual event. The 1956 “Athlete of the Year” was Robert Ludwig. The most valuable player for the basketball season was Roger Beals. First Row (left to right)—Lowell Storm, Mgr.; Bill Storm, Bob Ludwig, Joe Latch, Vic Brandenburg, Jerry Wilson, Larry Daniels, Mgr.; Jerry Warner, Mgr. Second Row—Charles Hanfland, Jim Davee, Bruce Marshall, Bill Saunders, Ken Shuemaker, Roger Beals, Dick Greene, Coach. A TEAM CHEERLEADERS $• Left to Right—Sharon Patterson, Sue Stewart, Judy Stewart, Shirley Price and Karen Buchanan. Scores We They November— 15—Neoga vs. Cowden ......................... 70 49 18—Neoga vs. Stew-Straus..................... 52 61 23— Neoga vs. T-Town ....................... 49 41 25—Neoga vs. Altamont .......................46 43 —Neoga vs. Cumberland ....................... 39 55 December— 2—Neoga vs. Beecher City................... 49 60 6—Neoga vs. St. Elmo ....................... 35 59 13—Neoga vs. Brownstown ..................... 48 64 20— Neoga vs. T-Town ...................... 47 38 January— 2—Neoga vs. St. Elmo ....................... 49 43 4—Neoga vs. Stew.-Stras..................... 45 49 13— Neoga vs. Newton ....................... 58 53 17—Neoga vs. Arthur ......................... 72 63 21— Neoga vs. St. Anthony................. 27 67 24— Neoga vs. Windsor....................... 59 78 27— Neoga vs. Altamont .................... 53 63 28— Neoga vs. Martinsville ................ 52 72 31—Neoga vs. Robinson ....................... 53 61 February— 10— Neoga vs. Beecher City ................. 59 49 11— Neoga vs. Windsor ...................... 58 65 14— Neoga vs. St. Elmo ..................... 62 44 17—Neoga vs. Marshall ...................... 80 63 24—Neoga vs. Martinsville .................. 46 49 Roger Beals—Senior—Roger is one of the outstanding players in Eastern Illinois and a good college prospect. Although only 5 ft. 8 in., he leads the team in rebounding and scoring. In our first 21 games, he has scored 179 field goals and 109 free throws for a total of 467 points, and an average of 22.2 points per game. Neoga will miss Rog in the ’56-’57 season. William Saunders—Senior—Who was center on the team, did not play the second semester. Ken Shuemaker—Senior—Ken is a little short for a center, but makes up for his lack of height in hard work, one of the best shooters on the squad, he is hitting on 40% of his attempts from the field. Jim Davee—Junior—Jim will be groomed to take over as the team leader for the next season. With his continued steady improvement he can take up the slack left by the graduation of his running mate. He is an aggressive defensive player and a wonderful ball handler, also our second leading scorer with a 10.3 point per game average. Bruce Marshall—Sophomore—Bruce is only a sophomore and he can look forward to a great career in basketball. He made the first five before Christmas and has improved steadily since then. Bruce has the uncanny ability to play an entire game without fouling, he has only 12 fouls called in 18 games. Vic Brandenburg—Senior—Playing as a starter and as the sixth man, Vic has played an important role in the team’s success this year. He is a hard worker and excellent team man. Bob Ludwig—Senior—One of the fastest men on the team, Bob came along rapidly in the season and earned himself a starting position. Always eager to work hard, he is an outstanding defensive player and has the knack of being at the right place at the right time for rebounds. Jerry Wilson—Senior—Jerry didn’t see much action this year, but is a good man. Joe Latch—Senior—This was Joe’s first year on the team and he didn t see much action. Bill Storm—Senior—Like Joe, this was also Bill’s first year on the team. Roy Price—Senior—Roy has played an important part in some of our victories coming thru with a basket when we needed it and a steal of the ball. (Roy is not shown.) “B” TEAM 4- 19 5(3 First Row (left to right)—Maurice Winnett, Paul Overmyer, Charles Pattin, Donnie Martin. David Greeson. Second Row—Bill Wilson, David Freeland, Ronnie Rentfrow, Paul Hatten, Buddy White, Monty Gorden. Third Row—Noel Boatz. Coach; Bob Figgins, Bill Hanfland, Alan Ashbrook, Jack Patterson. Dave Russell, Gene Keck, Blaine Haskett, Bob Brick, Charles Rentfro. “B” TEAM CHEERLEADERS Left to Right—Sharon Greeson, Bette Baker, Karen Parker, Dona Woolery. L TC HAHAWK II -------- 13 JUNIOR HIGH A Team (left to right)—Earnie Warner, Manager, Ronnie Phillips, Jim Fuller, Mickey Ramert, Howard Baker, Joey Albin, Paul Braden, Robert Wank. Coach. Second Row—Bob Anderson, Larry Coen, Russell Mayhall, Max Walk, Ralph White, John Young, Lymar Brandenburg, Alan Waggoner. Cheerleaders (left to right)—Peggy Short, Linda Cooper, Carol Ann Carruthers, Judy Ann Price and Linda Short. B Team (left to right)—David Pattin, Lloyd White, Wesley Parker, Junior Saunders, Donald Brown, Donnie Hayton, Ulin Andrews, David Haskett, Bobby Burton. Second Row—Lawrence Steele, Manager; John Bartlett. Jackie Jackson. Steve Patterson, David Stilabower, Richard Russell, Larry DeLong, Duane Walden, Jimmie Heaton, Billy Ferris, Russell Mudd, Donnie Soliday and Robert Wank, Coach. 19 913 8TH GRADE First Row—Julia Myers, Carolyn Fowler, Kay Thompson, Laura Muel- ler, Linda Cooper, Sue Parker, Brenda Adkins, Linda Kroenlein, Donna Rentfro. Carol Mayhall, Rita Stewart, Linda Fetters, and Betty Lemar. Second Row—Mrs. Parrott, Karen Hallett, Linda Short, Lorraine Brandenburg, Margaret Moran, Connie White, Anita Peters, Nancy Hardig, Phyllis Knack, Joyce Figgens, Fern Fetters, Dorothy Burton, Lois Overmyer and Mr. Wank. Third Row—Leroy Henderson, James Fuller, Harry Starwalt, Lymar Brandenburg, John David Young, Max Walk, Richard Behl, Earnie Warner, James Greuel, Ronald Phillips, Ervin Zimmer, Larry Mc- Mullen, Donnie Keller, Billy Goad, Ralph White and Lester Burton. Fourth Row—Wendell Mehl, Lawrence Steele, Joey Albin, Rick Jakle, Paul Braden, Bobby Anderson, Larry Dean Coen, Allen Waggoner, Howard Baker, Edwin Zimmer. Leo David Carruthers, John Balling- er, Mickey Ramert, David Edwards, Russell Mayhall, Loren White, Jimmie Cooper and John Young. 7TH GRADE First Row—Robert Behl, Richard Russell. BoH Waggoner, Junior Saunders, Ulin Andrews, Bobby Burton, Duane Walden, Donald Soliday, Ronnie Kroenlein and Jackie Jackson. Second Row—Lila Heilman, Dora Fuller, Marilyn Heilman, Carol Ann Carruthers, Judy Ann Price, Charlotte Greeson. Evelyn Louthan, Patricia Steele, Christine Miller, Betty Ballinger, Paula Nichols, Patty Young, Peggy Short, Doris Ann Young, and Karon Wolke. Third Row—Mrs. McKinney. Clara Bueker, Judith Ann Young, Carolyn Stewart, Margaret Johnston, Phyllis White, Ruth Warner, Verlinda Roberts, Phyllis Keck, Carolyn Marshall, Bonnie Stephens. Sheryl Whitaker and Mrs. White. Fourth Row—Steve Patterson, Floyd Willenborg, Jay Reynolds, Wesley Parker, Carl Bueker, Larry DeLong, Gary Gentry, Donnie Hay tori, Donald Brown, David Stilabower, David Haskett, Sammy Sheehan, David Pattin, John Bartlett. Fifth Row—Lloyd White, Robert Cole, Russell Mudd, John Moran Billy Ferris, David Perry, Terry Meyers, Charlie Bill Leming, ’ Otha Koester, Jimmie Heaton and Doval Trigg. 1 � ----------------TCMAtiAWr----------------56 Here Lies the Remains Of Alphonso Dunn He Raced for the Crossing, But the Engine Won. He Wasn’t Using Good Gulf Gas By Lyle L., Your Good Gulf Dealer CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIOR CLASS OF 1956 “The Strength of America is in Our Youth of Today” VOTAW-SWANK POST 458 American Legion Neoga, Illinois Robert Wente, Commander Morris Mettendorff, Adjutant James Toops, Finance Congratulations Compliments of WEBER’S CLOTHING STORE CULP’S BARBER SHOP Effingham, 111. West Side Neoga, Illinois SPITZ CLOTHIERS Congratulations Most Style and Value ELLIOT S JEWELRY STORE For Your Mattoon, Illinois Clothing Dollar Mattoon, 111. HENDERSON’S GENERAL STORE Insurance of All Kinds Groceries - Meats FLOYD T. CURL Gas - Oil Agent Phone Mattoon 934 3 Etna, 111. Neoga, 111. ETOG BOWLING 10 Lanes MARY LUE Air Conditioned BEAUTY SHOP South 45 and Rudy Ave. Phone 235 Phone 6554 Neoga, 111. Mattoon, Illinois Congratulations Class of ’56 SHORT’S FURNITURE STORE Neoga, Illinois Phone 33 Compliments of KRITZ COFFEE SHOP Home of Good Food Phone 89 Neoga, Illinois FRANK KERN MANUFACTURING CO. PERMA-LIFT BRASSIERES “The Lift That Never Lets You Down” See Us For Work NEOGA MANUFACTURING CO. PERMA-LIFT PANTIE GIRDLES “No Bones About It — Stays Up Without Stays” Compliments of ROBERT MAYHALL Neoga, Illinois II ----TOMAVtiAWr----- € HAMPTON’S INC. Serving the Traveling Public 1523 Broadway Phone 3131 Diamonds — Jewelry With the Best in Hotel and Mattoon’s Leading Jewelers Motel Accommodations Mattoon, Illinois Hotel U. S. GRANT Motel Air Conditioned Dining Room LAMPERT’S and Cocktail Lounge Jeweler — Optometrist Telephone 6471 Mattoon, Illinois Mattoon’s Value Jeweler 1512-14 Broadway Phone 4142 Mattoon, III. REX HASKELL SHELL SERVICE SCHWARZ AUTO PARTS Modern Cabins Mattoon and Charleston Telephone 9843 Mattoon Illinois SEE HOLLADAY ELECTRIC SERVICE Best Wishes For Electric Service LESTER’S Installations - House Wiring Wearing Apparel for Women Repairing 1609 Broadway Mattoon, 111. Free Estimates Phone 231 Neoga, Illinois FIGENBAUM’S CLOTHING SHOES Phone 6667 SILVER STAR ROLLER RINK Mr. and Mrs. Shields 1921 Western Ave. Church Parties Monday and Thursday Mattoon, III. N. Route 45 Mattoon, Illinois O’HAIR MOTOR COMPANY Studebaker Automobiles and Trucks TV JONES APPLIANCES Packard Automobiles Phone 4888 Mattoon, III. 2800 Marshall Avenue Mattoon, 111. Phones 5669 - 5660 NEOGA TEXACO OAKLEY SON Chas. F. Oakley - H. R. Oakley Complete Line of Cycle and Gas - Oil - Tires Hobby Items “A1 and Al” Bicycles - Boats - Motors Scooters Neoga, Illinois — We Service What We Sell — Phone 7637 2601 Marshall Ave. Mattoon, 111. BURTSCHI’S BOOK GIFT SHOP NEOGA LOCKER PLANT Complete Locker Service 1612 Broadway Groceries and Meats Mattoon, Illinois Neoga, Illinois iq ----TCMAHAWr----56 NEOGA CLEANERS Congratulations BLACKWELL’S MUSIC SHOP Quality Dry Cleaning RCA Television Records - Music Supplies Pickup and Delivery Service Sheet Music Phone 288 1517 Broadway Mattoon, Illinois Compliments of SINCLAIR SERVICE GINGHAM INN CAFE Gas - Oil - Ice Neoga, 111. Phone 94 Ray Latch Neoga, 111. C. H. MYERS MARTHA WRIGHT PAINT COAL COMPANY BEAUTY SHOP Phone 157 Phone 11 Neoga, Illinois Neoga, Illinois PARISH’S MACK’S TIRE SERVICE Quality Cleaners 1612 Wabash Mattoon, III. 609 North 19th Mattoon, 111. Phone 3444 Phone 5641 Dry Cleaning B. F. Goodrich Tires Batteries Cold Fur Storage Tinning Roofing RAEF BEALL Dial 2966 Mattoon, 111. Furnaces Blow Pipe Sheet Metal 19 ICAUHAWr 913 CARRUTHERS DEPARTMENT STORE Groceries — General Merchandise — Meats Neoga, Illinois Phone 9 For Economical Transportation CHEVROLET Sales — Service McGinnis garage L. W. McGinnis, Proprietor Neoga, Illinois NATHAN STEWART SINCLAIR PRODUCTS Tank Wagon Service Phone 159-94 19------TCHAHAWlit----- � 1 Do More— for Less and Faster MARTHA’S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 11 With Wired Help in all Neoga, III. Business Home and Farm Uses SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Swing Needle. Slant Needle, and Straight Needle Essential Service To an Exceptional Territory 1615 Broadway Mattoon, III. Phone 6262 MARATHON SERVICE SOWARD’S DRUG STORE —Prescriptions Filled Gasoline - Oil - Lubricants —Fountain Service Tires - Batteries —Gifts and Jewelry ERNEST (PAT) CURTNER —Stock and Poultry Remedies Phone 240 Neoga, 111. Phone 296 Neoga, Illinois YC HaVIHAWIK 56 15------- KUEHNE MANUFACTURING CO. World’s Largest Manufacturers of Tubular Steel Dinettes — Household Stools Steel Fabricators Mattoon, Illinois Compliments of Compliments of GULF OIL CORP. SEARS ROEBUCK CO. Mattoon, 111. Mattoon, 111. The DAILY JOURNAL - GAZETTE A-B-C Audited JOHNNIE’S STABLES Largest Net Daily Paid Circulation Drive-In Service in Southeastern Illinois MATTOON, ILLINOIS MATTOON, ILLINOIS -----TOMAHAWK----56 Congratulations to the Class of ’56 MOORE’S WHOLESALE CANDY TOBACCO Mattoon, Illinois Glenn S. Albin Manager Lou Pridemore Asst. Mgr. GREESON BROS. International Motor Trucks IH Tractors and Farm Equipment Neoga, Illinois Phone 280 19 ----TCMA.HA.wr-----.se Compliments of PRAIRIE FARMS “IT” DRIVE-IN Quality Dairy Products Finest Food Served Anywhere “SERVING YOUR AREA” Rt. 45 South Charleston, 111. Mattoon, 111. Wholesale and Retail Open 7 a. m. — 12 p. m. Your Dollar Goes Farther at Ross’s TURNER SEED SUPPLY C. C. Turner, Seedsman EARL ROSS Phone 4776 North U. S. 45 Your Clothier Mattoon, Illinois 1620 Broadway Farm Seeds Mattoon, 111. Farm Chemicals Mixed Fertilizers J. I. Case Parts |C|---TCMAHAWr-----J6 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1956 THE NATIONAL BANK OF MATTOON Mattoon, Illinois L. R. GUCKER, FLORIST 30 Years of Floral Service Member of Florist’s Telegraph Delivery Association Telephone 7493 16th St. and Wabash Ave. Mattoon, Illinois 19-----TC HAHAWr — — T� Cj Where There’s Coke . . . There’s Hospitality. drink Don’t Wait for a Breakdown To Call for Help Typewriters Need an Annual Shop Cleaning - Tuning and Adjusting - Roller Change Consult us for your special typing needs WARNER’S Mattoon, Illinois 1 I---T© MAH AW IK d� € Congratulations Senior Class MATTOON LETTERSHOP Telephone 7833 Mattoon, Illinois Typewriter Sales — Rentals Morry and Bud WHITE OWL TRUCK STOP CAFE Route 45 South Mattoon, 111. 24 Hour Service —Anywhere DON’S TYPEWRITER ADDING MACHINE SERVICE Leslie “Pete” O’Dell Telephone 2776 2504 Champaign Avenue Mattoon, Illinois UTTERBACK’S BUSINESS COLLEGE “Specialists in Business Education” DAY AND EVENING CLASSES Mattoon, Illinois Phone 4144 1 c� -----if0MaVIHAWI -------- H Fred Swengel Dean Swengel THE SWENGEL FUNERAL HOME Neoga — Phone 99 Flowers For All Occasions — Ambulance Service • • When you visit New Orleans don’t miss seeing their cemeteries, most peculiar perhaps, of any in the States. Graves are above ground, which is due to the high water table. You could strike water within two or three feet of the surface most any- where. High honor is shown their dead in many ways, but there is a peculiar bent for “tall stories” pertaining to their cemeteries, freely offered the visitor by guides and citizens, to add to his interest no doubt. A sample story follows and which you are likely to hear among many others, alleged to apply to each cemetery as you come to it: Two Negroes had looted a chicken roost. In order to have a safe place to divide their loot, they scaled the cemetery wall, in which act two black chickens escaped, which they did not stop to retrieve. Once inside the cemetery they got right down to the business of division of their gains, using this method: ‘I’ll take dis one—you take dat one,’ etc. “Two other negroes, brothers, one badly crippled by arthritis and being pushed in a wheelbarrow by the other, came past the cemetery just at that time and stopped to rest a moment. It was then they heard ominous voices over the wall and they decided at once it must be St. Peter and the Devil dividing the dead. “The thief who had dropped the two black chickens then said, ‘An dere’s two black ones out on the sidewalk; I’ll take one, you take t’other one.’ “The two brothers didn’t wait to hear more. The one in the wheel- barrow who hadn’t walked for a year, beat his brother home.” 19 90 THE NEOGA NEWS — Since 1875 — When you want a PHOTOGRAPHER for any purpose Think of Spieth’s • Home Portraits • Picnics—Parades • • Wedding—Candids • Family Reunions • • Banquets—Parties • Window Displays • • Store Interiors • Accident Pictures • As Well as Studio Appointments Legal Pictures Special Events Outdoor Events Dances—Proms We have the right equipment — You Call or Write “WE’LL COME A-RUNNING” PHOTOGRAPHY IS OUR BUSINESS SPIETH STUDIO Your Yearbook Photographer Phone 2-6731 401 Vhittle Ave. OIney, Illinois '4 I 7- . t. ■-x: - 't .. s v fS wS aiS ■ A v • f - «I •-V j .- j