New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1948 volume:

THE VESPA Presented By THE SENIOR CLASS of NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 1948 High School Building The History of N. A. H. S. The New Athens Community Hi'h School, known as District No. 68, was organized in 1920. The first Board of Education consisted of George Nuernberger, George Wirth, Jr., S. J. Woodward, Henry J. Reuss, Jr., and Willima Eberhardt. This Board was organized with Mr. Nuernberger as president and Mr. Wirth as secretary. In the summer of 1922', an attempt was made to discontinue the High School, but the vote for discontinuance lacked the necessary two-thirds majority required by law. In a second attempt in the summer of 1924, the high school district was upheld by a majority of the voters. A new school was built in 1931 on the eastern outskirts of town. The 1947-48 enrollment is 120 students. The present members of the Board of Education, are Mr. Louis Lauermann, Pres., Fred Schmelzel, Sec., Melvin Carr, Wilbur Nuernberger, and Ben Deichmann. US DEDICATION Qlonzo T. ‘Idoods We, the Senior Class, wish to dedicate this annual to our class sponsor who has helped us through the last two years of our high school life. To show our gratitude and appreciation, we dedicate this book with pride to Mr. A. J. Woods. To The Class of 1948 of N. A. C. H. S. You, the graduating class of 1948, may well be one that will long be remembered in the history of the New Athens High School. Many of you have special abilities, mentally, physically and socially. From these abilities several of you have added to the prestige of New Athens High School and have gained prestige for yourselves. Others of you have just reached that point in your lives when you can begin to realize your capabilities. Some of you will continue your formal education. You should be commended for your choice. There are others who could profit by further schooling and should consider the advantages of taking such a step. The time and money spent in this would be well repaid in later life. The rest of you will acquire your education through experience. Your preparation to meet the demands of life is not as adequate as it would be if you continued in school, but it is the best that the facilities of N. A. C. H. S. and your efforts will permit. All of you have the best wishes of the Faculty and student body in whatever you undertake. R. A. Neal, Principal Editor ....................... Co-Editor .................... Business Manager ............. Assistant Business Manager .. Advertising Manager .......... Assistant Advertising Manager Literary Editor .............. Assistant Literary Editor . .. Sports Editor ................ Assistant Sports Editor....... Sponsor ...................... ... Darnell Reichert ..... Patricia Wirth .......... June Baehr .... Emil Klingenfus .. Yvonne Sauerwein ...... Virgil Loesche .......... Audrey Hill ........ Audrey Wolf ...... Loren Kolditz .... Stanley Leinecke Mr. Alonzo J. Woods Faculty ALONZO J. WOODS Mr. Woods is a native of New Ath ns. He teaches World History, American History, Senior English, Geography, and Boy’s Physical Education. Mr. Woods has served as coach for the “ YeV owjackets’ ’ for the last two years. He received his B. of S. Degree from SIXU. and he has done some work towards his Masters degree. His previous experience includes b?-ing principal of Elementary Schools at East Carondalet. EDITH MARIE ECKERT Mrs. Eckert was bom in New Athens and received the degree of Bachelor of Music at MacMurray College for Women. This year she is teaching English I, II, and m. and girls physical education. R. A. NEAL, Prin. Mr. Neal rec ived his degree of Bachelor of Education at Southern Illinois Normal. He received his Master of Arts degree at the University of Missouri. He has had previous teaching experience at Elizabethtown and Coello. He was also principal at Gore-ville, Keyes port and Wood-lawn. He now teaches French I and II. RUSSEL D. MERIDETH Mr. Mendeth was bom in Sandoval. Illinois. He attended the Southern Illinois Normal University and received his B. of S. degree from the University of Illinois in 1947. He teaches general science and agriculture II and IV. DALE T. WALKER Mr. Walk.r was bom in Storm Lake, Iowa. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at Buena Vista College. He also did graduate work in Engineering at Harvard University. He had eight years of t aching in Illinois and Iowa previous to coming to NACHS. He now teaches general mathematics, algebra, geometry’ and physics. MARION HOPPE Mrs. Hoppe was bom at Princf Edward Island. Canada and spent her early life in Winter Garden. Fla. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Horn? Economics at Florida State College for Women. Previous to her teaching in New Athens. she taught two years at Titusville, Florida. LOIS L. DAVIS Miss Davis teaches bookkeeping and Typing I and II. Shr spent the early part of her life in Jersey-ville, Illinois and received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Illinois State Normal University. SHIRLEY RUHL Miss Ruhl is our capable secr.tary. She graduated with the class of ’47 from N. A. C. H. S. Senior Statistics DARNELL REICHERT Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 Spotlight Staff 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 AUDREY HILL Class Officer 3 Stud nt Council 4 Spotlight Staff 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3 Home Ec. Club 1, 2 Chorus Accompanist 4 Sextette Accompanist 2, 3, Class Play 4 JUNE BAEHR Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4 Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 EMIL KLINGENFUS Class Officer 1, 2 Student Council 4 Spotlight Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3. 4 Boy’s Quartette 4 4 Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4 Letterman’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT JOSEPH Class Officer 1 2, 4 Student Council 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 Student Council Play 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Baseball 3 Letterman’s Club 2 3, 4 YVONNE SAUERWEIN Class Officer 2, 4 Spotlight Staff 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 Student Council Play 2 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Sextette 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Home Ec. Club 1 2, 3 G. A. A. 2, 3, 4 MAURICE WEI DEM ANN Pep Club 1 F. F. A. 1 Basketball 3, 4 Letterman’s Club 3, 4 EVELYN LISCHER Spotlight Staff 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4 Home Ec. Club 1, 2 Class Play 4 Senior Statistics DALE CARR Class Play 3. 1 Student Council Play Hand 1. 2. 3. 4 Basketball 3. 4 Letterman’s Club 3, 4 F. F. A. 1 VIRGIL LOESCHE Class Officer 1 Bask tball 2 3. 4 Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4 LKtenntn s Club 1. 2. LAWRENCE RANGE potli lit Staff 4 F F A 1. 2. 3� 4 Pep CSub 1. 2 CAROL KRIEG Class Officer 3 Spotlight Staff 3, 4 Band 1. 2, 3. 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2. 3. 4 Home Ec, Club 1, 2, 3 G. A. A. 1. 2 Class Play 4 PATRICIA WIRTH Class Officer 1. 3 Student Council 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 1. 2, 3. 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3. 4 Student Council Play 2 Band 1, 2. 3. 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Sextette 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 Home Ec- Club 1, 2, 3 G. A. A. 1. 2 3, 4 Sextc tte Accompanist 1 JOAN PORTMAN Spotlight Staff 4 Chorus S Pep Club 1, 2, 3 Home Be- Club 1, 2 G. A.A.IU4 RALPH KIN2INGER Band 1. 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 STANLEY LEINECKE Class Plav 3, 4 Band 1. 2, 3, 4 4 Basketball 2. 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2. 3. 4 Letterman’s Club 1, 2, 3, ALFRED MUELLER F. F A. 12.3,4 Spotlight Staff 3 MELVIN HOFFMAN Band 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 4 RONALD KARBER Spotlight Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1 Basketball 4 CLETUS TETER Class Play 3 Pep Club 1, 2 Senior Statistics CAROLYN RATH Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Sextette 1 Pep Club 2. 3 Home Ec. Club 1, 2 LOREN KOLDITZ Class Officer 2 Student Council 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 Student Council Play 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 4 Athletic Mgr. Baseball 4 Letterman’s Club 4 FRANCES SCHMELZEL DONALD MUELLER Spotlight Staff 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 Home Ec. Club 1 2 G. A. A. 2 Class Play 4 AUDREY WOLF Spotlight Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3 Pep Club 1 2 “3 Home Ec. Club 1 2 WILLIAM SCHREIBER Baseball 1, 2, 3 Letterman’s Club 1, 2, 3 Class History On September 2, 1944, forty-two eager and enthusiastic Freshmen entered the door of NACHS and gained the fame of being one of the largest (and possibly the most intelligent) class in the school’s history. Some few, short days later we learned the meaning of initiation. (Oh, Yes!) We struggled from one class to another with a doll in one arm and a bucket and books in the other. A pretty sight we were indeed! Our makeup for the day consisted of flour and lipstick applied very artistically by the Sophomores. Endurance of all this was made possible by the thought that next year we would have our fun. We began our Sophomore year with thirty-nine pupils. Three girls, namely Doris Stoll, Rose Hoffman and Hattie Glenn dropped out at the closing of our first year. That feeling of excitement that we experienced in our Freshman year had vanished. We now considered ourselves full-fledged members of NACHS. At the beginning of the second semester we lost Lloyd Schaller who continued his high school studies in Belleville. We also lost Grace Loeb, Pat Crosby, and Doris Stehl. During our Junior year things began to happen. Class rings were ordered in September and we patiently waited for their arrival which occured in January. Next came the Junior play, “Bolts and Nuts” which proved to be a hilarious affair. It will long be remembered as an outstanding performance which everyone enjoyed. Immediately after the play, preparations were begun for the Prom. Through the brain work and imagination put forth by our class, we finally settled upon a “Southern Garden Party” as our theme. Music was furnished by Howard Gant’s Orchestra. Along the way we lost Norma Stamm, Vera Wilson, Helen Lehr, Edna Darmstaedt, Eileen Beck, Marilyn Steinheimer, Clyde Wiggand, and Joanne Sauerwein. We began our Senior year with twenty-six members. Our life-long ambition had finally been fulfilled—Seniors at last! Election of class officers was held and we chose Darnell Reichert, president; Robert Joseph .vice president; June Baehr, sec. and treas.; Yvonne Sauerwein, reporter; Robert Joseph and Emil Klingenfus, Student Council and Mr. A. J. Woods as sponsor. (Continued On Next Page) Class History On October 10, we made our traditional journey to Van Millers to have our pictures taken. Mr. Spieth of Centralia has been contracted to print our annual, which has been our major problem for this year. We have selected maroon and white for our class colors and the dark red rose for our class flower. We wish to thank everyone who has made it possible to achieve our one cherished ambition—Graduation. Class Prophecy It was a cold, typical MidrWestern, winter night. The ground was covered with snow and as the moon came from behind a cloud, a man was seen stalking up to the V. F. W. Hall. As he approached, he heard music and the sound of gay and happy voices. Gradually he edged his way towards the nearest window. The first thing that drew his attention was a loud roar of laughter and a booming voice. It could be and was no one else but Emil Klingen-fus, Jr. Emil is now a member of the United States Senate and very frequently exercises his lungs on many world subjects. Standing nex t to Emil, and as usual, lending an attentive ear, is William Schreiber. Bill is now owner of a large Tom Boy Store. Instead of the usual self-service system, Bill has devised a much simpler method. The carts are now pushed by mechanical men and all the customer needs to do is push a button and the mechanical men will pick up the items wanted. Moving on to another group, two familiar people are seen talking very earnestly and then suddenly there is heard that unforgettable giggle. Yes, it is Audrey Wolf and Frances Schmelzel. Audrey, having returned from New York, said that she would open an interior decorating school. She now knows what color wall-paper to use with what colored furniture, in what room, for what time of the season and for what cost. Frances, on the other hand, has just returned from Paris where she observed all the latest styles. She plans to make a tour of the United States, giving women timely tips on the latest thing in fashions. As these girls were talking, a tall, broad-shouldered, young man walked towards them. With those shoulders, it could be no one else but Maurice Weidemann, President of the Illinois Central. Since his advancement to this high offce, many improvements within the railroad system have been made, an atomic powered engine being the most recent of these. Leaving these three to discuss old times, the next to be seen is a group of four, namely Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Loesche and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Leinecke. Virgil has now fulfilled his cherished ambition to be a renowned baseball plaver by being a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. Mrs. Loesche will be remembered as June Baehr, who prior to her marriage, was the private secretary of the President of the United States. Stanley is now chief-instuctor of the Illinois Diesel Association. Besides being chief-instructor of the I. D. A., he has made several contributions in the advancement or diesel engineering. Mrs. Leinecke is the former Audrey Hill. Previous to her marriage she gave a series of piano concerts at Carnegie Hall and is now giving private piano lessons in her home. As the stranger’s eves wandered over the room, they fell upon a group of young men. Creeping to the next window to get a better view and to get within hearing distance, he heard the words—corn, hay, oats, horses, pigs, tractors, and cows. Without a doubt it could only be Melvin Hoffman, Ralph Kinzin er, Donald Mueller, and Alfred Mueller. Melvin and Ralph are now engaged in farming, but Donald has left the farm to become a well-known radio personage. Fe now plays the part of Mr. District Attorney which has its weekly broadcast on Sunday evenings. Alfred has just returned from the state of Washin on where he has a chain of lumber mills in the great forest of the Pacific Northwest. It seems he is now commonly known as Bunyon Al. (Continued On Next Page) Class Prophecy Moving on to another group, he saw Pat Wirth, Darnell Reichert, Yvonne Sauerwein and Carolyn Rath. Pat just recently finished her third book on child psychology. She has opened a children’s home and therefore, has gained the experience of caring for those little child prodigies (and those that are otherwise.) Darnell Reichert is well-known for having put the city of Lenzburg “on the map”. He has built a large recreation center for children and is known among the little tots as Uncle Dainie. Besides all of this, he was instigator of the Reichert airport which sends planes to all parts of the world and brings famous celebrities to this fair Metropolis for rest and relaxation. Since her graduation, Yvonne Sauerwein has continued in the field of music, specializing as a violinist. After several concerts, she decided to organize an orchestra which is now known as the Sweet Yvon-nesters and is giving Rubinoff quite a lot of competition. The fourth member of this group is the Metropclitan Opera Star, Carolyn Rath. She, too, after graduation continued with her study of music which has won her a world-round reputation. She has made numerous appearances on the stage, screen and radio. As the strange man’s eyes wandered on, he saw a man passing from one group to another, handing out what seemed to be tickets of some sort. The man is Police Sergeant Cletus Teter. Incidentally, the tickets are for the annual Policeman’s dance. As Cletus is handing out the tickets he stops to talk to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Range. The Ranges are very prosperous dairy farmers and have won the recognition of owning the largest dairy herd in the country. Next to be seen, is a very attractive young lady who happens to be Miss Joan Portman. Joan opened a restaurant in New Athens and specializes in fried catfish, taken from the depths of the Kaskaskia River. This dish has become so popular with tourists that it has turned New Athens into a famous resort town. Then through the door steps a figure in a “snappy” sailor’s uniform. Yes, Bob Joseph, after several years of deciding whether or not to join the Navv, has finally made up his mind. As the crowd is clamoring to gain Bob’s attention, he suddenly drops to the floor. “Is there a doctor in the house?” was the cry. “I’m not exactly a doctor, but maybe I can help,” was the reply and rushing up to the scene came Ronald Karber. After examining Bob, R’nald stated that he would be all right. The many medical shots that Bob had taken had got the better of him. Ronald, after completing school, had continued his father’s work in the drug store. Going back to the stranger we see him brushing off his clothes and trying to build up his courage to enter the hall. Another figure rushes up to him and a heated argument follows. The commotion attracts the attention of the people within the hall and thev dashed out to find Loren Kolditz and Evelyn Lischer. Loren thought that it would be nice to go to the reunion in a sleigh and he invited Eve to accompany him. The sleigh overturned and you can guess the rest. Despite a torn and wet dress, Eve later admitted it had been quite an excitin'’- experience. Unable to attend the reunion that night was Dale Carr. Because of his minstrel show, Dale found it quite impossible to leave his demanding public. The reunion proved to be a success and it was decided to hold another in the not too distant future. OUR GANG 10. II. IZ. 13 V.'. Key and Nicknames For Our Gang 1. “Mama’s Little Dumpling” ............. Dale Carr 2. Geek” ............................ Carol Krieg 8. 4. “Stinkalouse” ................ Loren Kolditz 5. “Teddy” ........................... June Baehr 6, 7. “Nancy” .................. Frances Schmelzel 8. “A rose by any other name” .......June Baehr and Emil Klingenfus 9. “Butch” ..................... Stanley Leinecke 10. “Birthday Party”, 1st row: ........Myra Kolditz; Jim Schmulbach. 2nd row: Dave Schmulbach; “Butch” Leinecke; Bud Wirth; Loren Kolditz; Marvin Huth; Red Hoffman. 3rd row: Pat Wirth; June Baehr. 11. “Snooks” .......................... Audrey Hill 12. “Speedy” ....................... Donald Mueller 13. “Cleetie” ......................... Cletus Teter HI IS W-. XI. c 1! 5. $ □ UR GANG J-v w W.W.WW.'W.VAV.V. 9 52. 54 ‘ 1 ‘ '7 23 23 26 Key and Nicknames For Our Gang 14. “The Rover Boys” .. 15. “Toots” ............ 16. “Junior” ........... 17. “Blondie” .......... 18. “Fiddle” ........... 19. “Peewee” ........... 20. “Joanie” ........... 21. “Fritz” ............ 22. “Anyum and Lambie” 23. “Toola” ............ 24. “Fifi” ............. 25. “Mac” .............. 26. “Rita and Baby” Dale Carr and Bob Joseph ............. Audrey Wolf ........ Emil Klingenfus ........ Yvonne Sauerwein ........ Darnell Reichert ........ Alfred ; Mueller .............. Joan Portman ............ Carolyn Rath ........Pat and Bud Wirth .............. Pat Wirth ........ Ralph Kinzinger ............. Ronald Kar’oer . Rita and Evelyn Lischer Or dell Schotpp Viola. Gchnetder Vonald burton Kay Coffman fodine Moods Jim Idomack Itlyrtle Wildy Katyb Bntsch £dna Schneider Inez fyae Hath Robert Waeltz Marine fblitsch William Postman Mice. Idil urson Voted Herzog Pherron Herzog Joyu Jrerch Orville Busch hlatilyn Stroh Marvin Hath Pirn jCehr Janice Utiggand talgh Ztigler Grace Vildy Harold Idilderman Harold Htimcke Violet Schafer Varlene Mueller fulu Glenn Junior Class History When the morning of September fourth, nineteen hundred and forty-five rolled around, the Community High School of New Athens, 111. opened its doors for a new school year. In addition to the experienced scholars, there were thirty-eight Freshmen—fresh from grade school. After a day of torture known as initiation, the Freshies were now officially members of NACHS. Dale Schneider was elected president of our class and Miss Jane Hansleben was chosen as our sponsor. Being Freshmen, there was little business. The year ended with an outing at Sparla. In ’46, the gallant Freshmen returned for their second year of education. Under the guidance of Ardell Schoepp as president and Mr. Charles Wright as sponsor, the ’49ers started to earn money for their prom. As a project, ice cream was sold by the energetic Sophomores. The Sophomores were quite proud of their “Blitz Kids” who brought glory to NACIIS by winning first place in the “B” bracket of the Sparta Freshman-Sophomore Invitational Tournament. Opening their Junior year, Jim Schmulback was elected president; secretary; and Irene Pfeiffer, reporter. Mr. Dale Walker, as sponsor, eagerly started the Juniors off on their sale of candy and soda. As the weeks passed on, preparations were made for the Junior Play. November 4th, was the eventful night and everyone in the vicinity came to see “Brides to Burn”, a flawless production. The receipts from the play certainly boosted the cause. May 8th was the climax of an eventful Junior year. A prom, given in the high school auditorium, was enjoyed by all. Music was furnished by Marvin Wittlich’s Orchestra. On May 31st, the 49ers looked forward to their fourth, final and fruitful Senior year. 6etty kill fatten Kichard Others Kenneth Sauirtoein Veteres farlhold Charles Schreiher P S. James fauna Ceona Jrlsch Donald Jrech Vary Con Sinn y pees . y eeoejee Paul Jlamrnond Orlene Schulz, Jackie Hermann llorhert Uti Iona Quathamet Sfsester fyhrman Ctoyd Schlesin er fatly Hoffman fatty Coesche Hebert Schmelul Cau tt Others Jtiyra %e(ditz Patsy Kuehn Cecil Jeter Sophomore Class History On a sunny morning in September, twenty-six green Freshmen began their high school education. This new life was so different from what we were used to, that we didn’t know what to do first. But, after we became accustomed to it, everything went smoothly. On September 17, class officers were elected. (Billy Hoffman was elected president; Richard Albers, vice president; Lloyd Schlesinger, secretary; Charles Schreiber, treasurer and Dawn Albers, reporter. Edith Eckert was our class sponsor.) As a source of money we sold popcorn at the basketball games. With this money, we enjoyed an outing at the Waterloo Country Club when the year ended. Beginning our second year, we lost three students, Raymond Ruess, Fred Grohman, and Martha Martin. Jackie Hermann joined our class in the middle of September. Class officers were again elected. (Charles Schreiber was elected president; Donald Freeh, vice president; Joylyn Schoepp, secretary; Ruth Krieg, treasurer; and Mary Lou Sinn, reporter.) As a class project this year we are selling ice-cream at the basketball games and at noon. Now that we have finished our Sophomore year, we are eagerly awaiting the time when we will be next year’s upper classmen. ddele Write Tack Bowman Gladys kJeidemmt C. Bonewitz Jennie Busch Qaron Voglet B.Goegelein Clarence Stehl Jean fetch Donald Burk Gloria ftarris Walter Blitsch trafioff mister Carl Dickerson dnn Howard Henry Schneider SXuechtefeld frank Scholes Doris Coet Helen Jtiehner H.Schoepp 10. Schopfer Shirley Stroh fdithSchrag fy. Phillips Freshmen Class History The school year of ’47—'48, Mr. Neal, and NACHS were honored with the presence of a group of bright, but not studious Freshmen. We were considered one of the lucky classes because we didn’t have to undergo the strenuous ordeal of initiation. At the first class meeting a sponsor and class officers were elected. Sponsor .................................. Mrs. Eckert President ............................ Bob Klingenfus Vice President ......................... Patricia Priest Secretary ....................... Alberta Schumacher Treasurer ................................ John Ziegler Three members of our class were chosen to be on the Student Council. They are, Patty Schoepp, Helen Mehner, and John Ziegler. We have chosen as our class project the selling of popcorn at the basketball games. The month of January brought to our class a great disappointment, this being the loss of one of our best liked classmates, Carl Dickerson. The half way mark in our Freshman year has arrived and we are now looking for the “Prom” and our first class outing at the end of the year. This concludes the history of our Freshman year but just the beginning of our high school career. flHjIcHc ihdoq rayltz Baseball Reading left to right, row 1: “Ozark Ike’’ Kolditz, Manager; Dale “Cutter” Schneider, Ric-ht field; “Relly” Herzog, Center field; “Virg” Loesche, short stop; Edgar “Bud” Wirth, pitcher; Bob Klingenfus, Catcher; “Herman” Herzog, Second base; Stanley “Butch” Leinecke, Left field. Row 2: “Norbie” Utz, Utility fielder; Lloyd Schlesinger, Utility fielder; Jim Schmulbach, coach and substitute catcher; Harold “Hal” Wilderman, pitcher; Emil “Emo” Klingenfus, First base; Ardell Schoepp, Third base; Ray Hoffman, Utility infielder; Coach Woods. Coach Woods has been with us for two years and under his excellent coaching the “Yellow-jackets” have become known as the team to beware of. With a perfect record of 10—0 last fall in the Cahokia Conference, we are entering the spring season with the hope that this record can be duplicated or else bettered by the team. The team is the same, with the exception of Harold “Hal” Wilderman, one of our reliable pitchers, who joined the Army Air Corps. INFIELD Our infield—“Pepper and Fire”, consisted of left to right: Ardell Schoepp, Emil Klingen-fus, ‘Herman” Herzog, Virgil Loesche. OUTFIELD The outfield was composed of Dale Schneider, “Butch” Leinecke, Relly Herzog. All three showed fine fielding ability, speed, and excellent throwing arms. LEADING BATTERS Our leading hitters, Herman Herzog, .380; Butch Leinecke, .448; Relly Herzog, .410; showed power, a good eye, and plenty of follow through. BATTERIES Left to right: Catcher, Jim Schmulbach; Pitcher, Harold Wilderman; Pitcher, “Bud” Wirth; Pitcher, Virg Loesche, and Catcher, Bob Klingenfus, displayed speed! control! “Stuff”!! Baseball Records The ’47 baseball season saw the return of the greater part of the team of last year. Our only losses were Dave Schmulbach, our speedy shortstop and Bob Klube, our reliable center fielder, who is now with the New York Giants. The pitching staff consisted of Bud Wirth, Hal Wilderman and Virg Loesche. All three did fine jobs on the mound and allowed but 39 hits in the entire season. Behind the plate we found Bob Klingenfus and our all around man, Jim Schmulbach, who was also our chattering coach at third. The infield was held together by Emil Klingenfus at first, “T.” Herman Herzog at second, Virg Loesche at short and Ardell Schoepp at third. They had speed and worked together beautifully. In the outfield, we found Butch Leinecke in left, Relly Herzog in center and Cutter Schneider in right. Not too many balls got into the out field, but when they did you could be sure that one of the three would be under it, or on it in a huiry. The three leading hitters turned out to be Butch Leinecke, batting .448; Relly Herzog followed with .410; and T. “Herman” Herzog pulled up with .380rThe entire team swatted to a total of 90 hits, 21 of which were for extra bases. We had a good reliable bunch of reserves backing the regulars. They consisted of Ray Hoffman, Norbert Utz, and Lloyd Schlesinger. Some promising Freshmen on the team were Walter Politsch, Jack Bowman, and John Ziegler. GAME SCORES TEAM STANDINGS Cahokia Conference Team We They Freeburg Here -Freeburg There O'Fallon Here OFallcn There Mascoutah Here Mascoutah There Waterloo Here Waterloo There New Baden Here New Baden There 2 1 6 0 2 1 4 1 10 2 4 0 21 4 10 4 8 0 4 2 Team New Athens Freeburg Mascoutah O’Fallon New Baden Waterloo Won Lost 10 0 7 3 6 4 4 6 2 8 1 9 PITCHING RECORD Wirth Wilderman Loesche Won Lost S.O. B.B. 5 0 45 4 3 0 33 9 2 0 15 2 Basketball REGIONAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS After our victory in the District Tourney, we went on to the Regional. The first night brought us a victory over Cathedral that ended in a score of 43 to 40. In the semi-finals, we met Central Catholic of East St. Louis. With fine passwork and excellent team work we out played them and beat them 45 to 40. Bud Wirth again scored consistently, having 24 points to his credit.. The finals brought us against the Belleville Maroons. The end of the first quarter showed a neck and neck game producing a score of New Athens 4; Belleville 3. In the second quarter, Belleville took the lead and kept it till the final gun, winning with a score of 56 to 29. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT RESULTS The District Tournament at N. A. C. H. S., which opened on February 24, was a big success for us in every way. In the first game, Free-burg defeated Okawville by a score of 53 to 44. That same night, New Athens trounced Red Bud. Bud Wirth topped the scoring with 27 points, che final score being N. A. 53, Red Bud 13. On the evening of the 25th, Marissa met Valmeyer and beat them in a nip and tuck (rattle ending at Marissa40,Valmeyer 35. In the game that followed, Mascoutah downed Columbia 43 to 32. The first game of the semi-finals went to the glory of N. A. C. H. S. We played Freeburg in a fight to the finish; both teams fought every inch of the way, bringing victory to New Athens, 34 to 32. Herzog was high man with 16 points, two of which were made at the end of the game when they were badly needed. The other game of the semi-finals was between Mascoutah and Marissa. This, too, proved to be a close game, . lascoutah led at the half by a score of 18 to 11. In the third and fourth quarters the tide turned and Marissa won 34 to 30. The championship game brought the district winnings to a thrilling climax. The Yellow Jackets defeated the Marissa Meteors by a score of 41 to 33, which gave us the District title for the first time since 1942. SCORES OF CONFERENCE GAMES Team we i they Team we they Freeburg H 25 44 Dupo H 60 44 Freeburg T 43 49 Dupo T 31 32 Mascoutah H 49 32 Lebanon H 60 42 Mascoutah T 37 38 Lebanon T 38 43 Columbia H 48 22 New Baden H 60 34 Cilumbia T 49 31 New Baden T 59 45 O’Fallon H 53 33 Valmeyer H 67 49 O’Fallon T 57 40 Valmeyer T 50 31 Red Bud H 46 23 Waterloo H 55 36 Red Bud •Cahokia T Conference 50 47 Waterlog T 52 26 Kaskaskia Conference Cahok ia-Kaskaskia Conference Yellow jackets (Cap'� :.) RELLY HERZOG 5 ft., 8 in. 130 lbs. Kelly was a constant threat, both offensively as well as defensively. He possessed an uncanny shooting eye- and his ability to rrake those “crucial baskets” helped the team through many a close game. His speed and ball handling ability will make him on? of the main cogs of the 48-’49 team. EDGAR “BUD” WIRTH 6 ft., 3 in. 175 lbs. “Bud” was one of the outstanding players of the ’47-'48 season. His rebounding ability, “team-play’, shooting ability and general smoothness were factors which caused the opposing teams many “headaches”. With one more year to play, ‘Bud” will be one of th? main “Cogs” of tha '48-’49 team. JIM SCHMULBACH 5 ft., 7 in. 140 lbs. A Junior who earned his place on the 5” the hard way. Scrap and Fire-Up Schmulbach, the smallest man on the squad, was a great defensive man. His “drive” and rebounding ability made him an offensive thr. at. Jim will be back for the ’48-’49 season. DALE CARR (Senior) 6 ft. 145 lbs. Dale, one of the Seniors on the squad, possessed speed and rebounding ability. He was at his best under the basket. Defensively, he did a fine job and was in the game giving his b st at all times. Next years squad will miss this ianky Senior. ARDELL SCHOEPP 5 ft., 11 in. 145 lbs. Although only a Junior. Ardell has spent two seasons on the varsity squad. His coolness on the playing floor was one of his outstanding qualitis. In addition, he was an excellent shot and “rebounder”. Ardell will be one of the mainstays of the ’48-’49 team. COACH WOODS Coach Woods gained the respect and cooperation of his boys and the fans in producing one of the best squads ever to play for NA CHS. With such a fine record this year, everyone is looking forward to a b tter and more successful year in ’49. BOB JOSEPH (Senior) 5 ft. 10 in. 155 lbs. Another Senior, Bob showed plenty of fight and speed. He had much drive and because of his speed, he was able to intercept many of the oppon nt’s passes. Bob was a good defensive man and will be missed by next year’s squad. “PETE” WEI DEM ANN (Senior) 5 ft., 9 in. 160 lbs. Fight” and determination are the outstanding qualities of this Senior. “Pete’s” rebounding was outstanding. His ability to feed the ball” to his teammates could only be characteristic of a good “team” man. Pete will be missed next year. Much of the greatness of the ’47-’48 team can be attributed to this “team player”. DALE SCHNEIDER 5 ft., 7 in. 140 lbs. Dale will be back for the ’48-’49 season. His speed and clever ball handling will prove to be valuable assets to the ’48-’49 s uad. He has a good shooting eye and is at his best under pressure. Others who saw service on the squad during the ’47—’48 season were: Loren Kolditz, Senior, 5 ft. 11 in., 150 lbs. Virgil Loesche, Senior, 5ft. 10 in., 160 lbs. Stanley Leinecke, Senior, 5 ft. 9 in. 175 lbs. Ronald Karber Senior, 5 ft. 7 in., 130 lbs. This group of Seniors will be missed by the ,’48—'49 squad. In Loren we had a fine defensive man and one who was capable of getting the rebounds. “Virg” was one of the test “set .shots’’ on the team. He was a good ball-handler and defensive man. Stan’s greatest assets were his drive and fight. He used his speed to advantage. Ronnie was a good shot and because of his speed he was able to intercept many passes and convert them into points. YELLOW V JACKETS © [A ‘KtUy jtinog Bud W rth idcldetnanu Coach Woods if i • W dchmutbach 0b JoSifdt Corttt XotdiU Xonald Karbtr Butch feinteke fl B Team 1st row, left to right: Manager, Donald Freeh; Bill Portman; Robert Waeltz; Jim Womack; Marvin Huth; Jim Schmulbach; Ray Hoffman; Harold Wilderman; Ralph Bretsch; manager .Robert Schmelzel. 2nd. row: Jack Bowman: Lloyd Schlesinger; Bill Hoffman; Charles Schreiber; Carl Dickerson; Walter Politsch; Bob Klingenfus; Norbeit Utz and Coach Woods. The “B” team did a fine job throughout the season. Their record of 20 wins and 0 losses is one of which they can be proud. The “scrap”, “do or die spirit”, passwork and rebounding ability of the team were the important factors in winning and attracting the fans to their games. Fresh-Soph Team 1st row, left to right: Lloyd Schlesinger, Henry Schneider, Norbert Utz, Jackie Bowman, John Ziegler. 2nd row: Bob Klingenfus, Charles Sciireiber, Coach Woods, Billy Hoffman, Walter Politsch. The squad consisted of several boys who were experiencing their first year of basketball. In the Sparta Freshman Sophomore Invitational Tourney they were defeated in the second game by Freeburg, 46-36. In the first game with Tamaroa, our Fresh-Soph team won 80—29. With experience they will develop into a fine squad. Lettermen's Club The Lettermen’s Club is composed of all those who have earned letters in athletic activities at N. A. C. H. S. All members are proud to belong and hope that the membership will continue to grow throughout the coming years. Left to right, 1st row: Donald Burton, Marvin Huth, Dale Schneider, Coach Woods, Virgil Loesche, Stanley Leinecke, Therron Herzog, Jim Schmulbach. 2nd row: Loren Kolditz, Robert Waeltz, Dorrel Herzog, Dale Carr, Bill Schreiber, Edgar Wirth, Emil Klingenfus, Ardell Schoepp, Bob Joseph, Harold Wilderman, and Maurice Weidemann. Cheerleaders From left to right, the four cheerleaders chosen this year are: Yvonne Sauerwein, Betty Schailer, Myrtle Wildy; and Irene Pfeiffer. The four made a striking appearance in their full white skirts and purple coat sweaters with gold stripes and letters. Their great ability to keep the Pep Club in high spirits and lead them in their peppy cheers was shown throughout the year. Pep Club Th Pep Club was organized under the leadership of Mr. Neal. The officers who were elected were: Yvonne Sauerwein, president; Irene Pfeiffer, vice president; Myrtle Wildy, secretary; and Betty Schailer, treasurer. The members are, from left to right, 1st row: Edith Schrag, Shirley Strohr, Shirley Luechtefeld, Betty Schailer, Yvonne Sauerwein, Irene Pfeiffer, Myrtle Woldy, Patricia Schoepp, Ann Howard, and Vera Berthold. 2nd row: Lulu Glenn, Adele Winter, Barbara Goegelein, Betty Wil-kerson, Arlene Schultz, Leona Frisch, Ruth Krieg, Myra Kolditz, Marie Frank, Alice Wilkerson, Violet Schopfer, Inez Rath, Nadine Woods, Janice Wiggand, and Mr. R. A. Neal. 3rd row: Vera Hoffmeister, Jackie Hermann, Gladys Weidemenn, Fern Lehr, Dawn Albers, Mary Lou Sinn, June Baehr, Joyce Tresch, Jo.vlyn Schoepp, Alberta Schumacher, Patricia Wirth, Grace Wildy, Audrey Hill. The thirty-three members were very loyal; the majority of them attended all the games and spurred on our team with their enthusiastic cheering. A squad of girls, composed of some of the members of the pep club, marched at three of our home games. These girls formed the initials of the opposing school as well as an N. A. Music Department BAND The NACHS band forms an important part of the annual musicals. Under the expert leadership of Mrs. Eckert, the band skillfully plays selections such as “Iron Count” and “I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now”. The members are as follows, left to right, row 1: Mrs. Eckert, director; Ann Howard, Myra Kolditz, Joyce Tresch, Audrey Wolf, Patricia Wirth, Joylyn Schoepp, Inez Rath, Nadine Woods, Patricia Schoepp, Adele Winter, Janice Wiggand, Alice Wilkerson. Row 2: Marie Franck, Dawn Albers, Jack Bowman, Dale Schneider, Marilyn Stroh, Carol Krieg, Ruth Krieg, Frances Schmelzel, Mary Lou Sinn, June Baehr, Vera Hoffmeister, Betty Wilkerson, Darlene Mueller, Ralph Ziegler, Aaron Vogler, Patsy Priest, Shirley Luechtefeld. Row 3: Robert Waeltz, Lloyd Schlesinger, Richard Albers, Stanley I iinecke, Robert Klingenfus, Melvin Hoffman, Ralph Kinzinger, Dale Carr, Edgar Wirth, Emil Klingenfus, Ardell Schoepp, Robert Joseph, Loren Kolditz, James Schmulbach, Ronald Kar'oer, Donald Burton. CHORUS An inspired performance is always given by the girl’s glee club, under the direction of Mrs. Eckert. Every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, it. meets to prepare for formal concerts at Christmas and Easter. Members are as follows, left to right, row 1: Doris Loeb, Adele Winter, Iona Quathamer, Edith Schrag, Alice Wilkerson, Gladys Weide-mann, Inez Rath, Nadine Woods, Patricia Kuehn, Marie Franck, Ann Howard, Betty Loesche, Jennie Busch. Row 2: Audrey Hill, Patsy Priest, Maelene Phillips, Gloria Harris, Betty Wilkerson, Jackie Hermann, Leona Frisch, Arlene Schultz, Myra Kolditz, Carol Krieg, Ruth Krieg, Grace Wildy, Dawn Albers, Yvonne Sauerwein, Myrtle Wildy, Patricia Schoepp, Darlene Mueller, Violet Schopfer, Edith Marie Eckert, director. Row 3: Carolyn Rath, Shirley Luechtefeld, Lulu Glenn, Vera Hoffmeister, Evelyn Lischer, Alberta Schumacher, Joylyn Schoepp, Mary Lou Sinn, Joyce Tresch, June Baehr, Fern Lehr, Patricia Wirth, Betty Schal-ler, Irene Pfeiffer, Marilyn Stroh, Barbara Goegelein, Janice Wiggand. Music Department SEXTETTE Again, under the expert guidance of Mrs. Eckert, the sextette takes part in school activities and concerts. Seme of the selections, which the audiences and student body have shown great appreciation for, are “I’ve Told Every Little Star” and “Danny Boy”. Members are, left to right: Edith Marie Eckert, director; Yvonne Sauerwein, Betty Schaller, Patricia Wirth, June Baehr, Inez Rath, Nadine Woods, Audrey Hill, accompanist. QUARTETTE A newly organized musical group is the boy’s quartette, which is also supervised by Mrs. Eckert. The quartette performed at the concerts and at certain school activities. One of their favorite pieces is “El Rancho Grande.” Members are, left to right: James Schmulbach, Dorrel Herzog, Edgar Wirth, Emil Klingenfus. Organizations G. A. A. The G. A. A., although it was late in getting organized, was very a’tive in the year ’47-’48. The club had a large initiation party, a leap-year or “backwards” dance, and a tea for members and their mothers. Besides these social activities, the girls were kept busy earning points for their school awards. Members are, first row: Nadine Woods, reporter; Yvonne Sauerwein, treasurer; Pat Wirth, president; Irene Pfeiffer, vice president; Joyce Tresch, secretary; Mrs. Ralph Eckert, sponsor. Second row: Shirley Stroh, Leona Frisch, Grace Wildy, Betty Schal-ler, Myra Kolditz, Ruth Krieg, Vera Hoffmeister, Joanne Freeh, Jackie Hermann, Joan Portman, Delores Berthold, Marie Franck, Barbara Goegelein. Last row: Patsy Priest, Betty Wilkerson. Fern Lehr, June Baehr, Mary Lou Sinn, Dawn Albers, Alberta Schumacher, Joylyn Schoepp, Myrtle Wildy, Patty Schoepp, Ann Howard, Adele Winter. F. F. A. Our F. F. A. Organization again brought fame to the school by capturing many honors in judging contests and for their many projects. Ably guided by Russel Merideth, the F. F. A. proved to be the most active organization of the year. Seated, left to right: Ralph Ziegler, treasurer; Eugene Dintleman; Paul Hammond, vice-president; Alfred Mueller, president; Mr. Merideth; Ralph Kinzinger, treasurer; Lawrence Range, reporter. Standing: Wilmer Schopfer: James Bruno: Orville Busch; Henry Schneider; Harold Wilderman; Marvin Huth; James Womack; Melvin Hoffman; Bill Portman; Robert Waeltz. HOME EC. CLUB This year’s Home Ec. Club boasted a membership of eighteen girls. Their chief contribution to NACIIS was the donation of a large mirror for the girls showTer-room. Members are, seated left to right; Iona Quathamer; Patsy Priest, treasurer; Alberta Schumacher, secretary; Mrs. Hoppe advisor; Irene Pfeiffer, president; Marie Franck, vice-president; Jennie Busch, reporter; Patty Schoepp. Standing: Shirley Stroh, Edith Scrag; Adele Winter; Gloria Harris; Vera Hoffmeister; Joanne Freeh;Jackie Hermann; Delores Berthold; Gladys Weidemann; Barbara Goegelein; Ann Howard. Student Council The Student Council, the most important organization in school, functions as a governing body for the students. In meetings, problems that come up are discussed by representatives of the student body, and with the help of Mr. Neal, the sponsor, some satisfactory solution is eventually decided upon. This group, made up of three representatives lrom each class, proved that a Student Council can be looked upon with pride and favor by each student in school. Seated; Audrey Hill, secretary-treasurer; Bob Joseph, president; Ardell Schoepp, vice-president; Mr. Neal, Sponsor. Standing: Mary Lou Sinn; Jim Schmulbach; James Womack; Emil Klingenfus, Charles Schreiber; Myra Kolditz; Patty Schoepp. Spotlight One of the highlights of each month throughout the school year was the printing of the school paper, the “Spotlight” .Miss Davis, the hardworking advisor, definitely deserves commendation for the excellent guidance she has given to make our paper the success that it is. All the staff members are to be congratulated for the excellent paper that so lightened each month with its coming. Seated: Yvonne Sauerwein and Joyce Tresch, art editors; Inez Rath and Emil Klingenfus, editors-in-chief; Jim Schmulbach, sports editor; Miss Lois Davis. Second row: Ronald Karber, Bob Joseph, Carol Krieg, Frances Schmelzel, Marilyn Stroh, Audrey Wolf, Evelyn Lischer, Joan Portman, Lawrence Range, Darnell Reichert. Last row: Jennie Busch, Marie Franck, Audrey Hill, Pat Wirth, Mary Lou Sinn, June Baehr, Irene Pfeiffer, Myrtle Wildy, Nadine Woods. iJppercla£9MC0-{'dC3il) ’flulrographe Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1948, of the city of New Athens, in the State of Illinois, being of sane mind and memory (?) do hereby will and bequeath to our successors our last will and testament. SECTION I To Mr. R. A. “Come down to my office” Neal, we leave the office. To Mr. A. J. “That will cost you a report” Woods, we leave the reports and themes which we have labored over this year. To Mr. D. T. “Get quiet you people” Walker, we leave our great ability in physics to give to next year’s class. To Mr. R. D. “The Blush” Merideth, we would like to leave some new agriculture equipment, but from our financial standpoint, that is impossible. To Mss Lois “Set your machines up for a timing” Davis, we leave all the speed tests we have taken and our good records to show to next year’s typing class. To Mrs. Edith “Settle down, you Seniors” Eckert, we leave many quiet study halls. To Mrs. Marion “The South” Hoppe,, we leave an assortment of pins, needles, pin cushions, thimbles and scissors. To Miss Shirley “Messenger girl” Ruhl, we leave all of the little messages she has carried. SECTION II To the Juniors we will our ability to come to class with our lessons prepared. To the Sophomores we will our success in class plays. To the Freshmen we leave our empty ink bottles, ink blotters, pencil stubs, erasers, and waste paper. SECTION III I, June Baehr, will my place in the sextette to Mary Lou Sinn. I, Dale Carr, will my ability to play Negro parts in class plays to Ralph Ziegler. I, Audrey Hill, will the dimples and winkles in my face when I smile to Shirley Stroh. I, Melvin Hoffman, will my ability to flirt with the Freshmen girls to Therron Herzog. I, Robei't Joseph, will my bright and witty remarks to James Bruno. (Continued On Next Page) Class Will I, Ronald Karber, will my ability to go to sleep in history and English class to Marilyn Stroh. I. Ralph Kinzinger, will my spelling ability and perfect grammar to James Womack. I. Emil Klingenfus, will my ability to flirt with Yvonne Sauerwein to Dale Schneider. (It sure was fun even though it didn’t do any good.) I, Loren Kolditz, will my love of the great outdoors to Richard Albers. I. Carol Kreig, will not leave Lawrence Range behind. (Positively!) I, Stanley Leinecke, will my gum-chewing ability to Bud Wirth. I, Evelyn Lischer, will my desk in study hall to anyone that wants it. I. Virgil Loesche, will the ability to capture the hearts of all the girls of NACHS to Donald Freeh. (P. S. It sure was fun while it lasted.) I, Alfred Mueller, will my quietness to Irene Pfeiffer. I, Donald Mueller, will my knowledge of all world affairs to Clarence Stehl. I, Joan Portman, having nothing special to leave, will give my locker to one of next year’s Seniors. I, Lawrence Range, in turn, will not leave Carol Krieg behind. I, Carolyn Rath, will my ability to get a ride to school every day to Gladys Weidemann. I, Darnell Reichert, will my ability to argue for my class to Jim Schmulbach. I, Yvonne Sauerwein, will the ability to make all of the Marissa boys fall for me to Patsy Kuehn. (Poor NACHS). I, Frances Schmelzel, will my blushing ability to Joan Freeh. I, William Schreiber, just can’t afford to leave anything behind. I, Cletus Teter, will my ability to get along with the teachers to my brother, Cecil. 1, Maurice Weidemann, leave my clownish antics to John Ziegler. I, Patty Wirth, will my popularity wth all the boys to Arlene Schultz. I, Audrey Wolf, will my giggle to Vera Hoffmeister. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set this hand and seal of the Class of 1948 this 28th day of May, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-eight. Witnesses, Little Lulu Ozark Ike Pluto l l Van Miller Studio School Photography Bride Photography 3561 Olive Street Next to Metropolitan Building St. Louis, Missouri To The Class of 1948 Our Best Wishes for Success Health—Happiness—And Prosperity The Auto Stove Works Manufacturers of Autocrat Stoves and Ranges A Warranty of Satisfaction For Forty Years y ____ i — i i State Bank of New Athens Complete Banking Service New Athens, Illinois Phone 10 x i To The Class of 1948 Our Best Wishes For Success Mound City Brewing Co. V.6 - ■ ■ i 1N------------------------------------------------------ |N Wishing The Class of 1948 The Best Of Luck And Every Success In Their Future Endeavors New Athens Insurance Agency State Bank Bldg. Ph. 10 New Athens, Illinois Louis G. Baehr G. F. Fries _ = i l --------------------’------------------- l Geiger Department Store New Athens Leading Store For Boys and Girls Apparel Quality Merchandise In Latest Styles Phone 23 New Athens, 111. Farmers Supply Company Dealer In Hardware, Farm Machinery and Purina Feeds Melvin Carr Fred Sohmelzel Donald Nuerenberger Phone 65 New Athens, 111. Karber's Pharmacy Everything in Drugs and Drug Sundries Phone 33 New Athens, 111. Congratulations and Best Wishes To The Senior Class of 1947-48 New Athens Equipment Company Your International Harvester Dealer Phone 97 Wm. Hentzel, Prop. i i — — Compliments of Linda's Cafe The Home Of Good Eats Phone 172 Highway 13 New Athens, 111. Compliments of New Athens Lumber Company The Place To Buy Lumber Phone 36 Phelan’s Paints And Varnishes I V l Have You Ample Insurance On Your Car; Wife; Home? See Us Today For Coverage At A Nominal Cost Albert Wilson Insurance Agency New Athens, 111. Phone 207 Success And Good Luck For You Always Lee's Melody Inn Lee L. Schoepp, Prop. . Phene 176 New Athens, 111. Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Emil O. Klingenfus New Athens, Illinois Conqrat illations and Best I Fishes To The Senior Class of 1947-48 Best Wishes THE FRANK G. KAISER ELECTRIC FURNITURE COMPANY F. G. Kaiser, M. J. Joseph New Athens, Illinois COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Sparta, 111. Ph. 97 TRADE-MARK •rCT. 'K i Let Us Clean, Press and Dye For You Clothes Insured Against Fire and Theft MARISSA CLEANERS “J. L. Taylor’’ Made To Measure Clothes Paul Brasel Phone 33 Modern Printing At Last Year's Prices Handbills, Office Forms Posters, Booklets, Stationery FISCHER PUBLICATIONS Phone 32 New Athens, 111. HI-WAY LUMBER CO. Complete Building Service Everything To Build Anything Phone 2 New Athens From The House Of Magic GENERAL ELECTRIC Offers Refrigerators, Automatic Washers Farm Home Freezers Automatic Water Heaters Electric Ranges Automatic Dish Washers Ironers, Garbage Disposals Tank Upright Vacuum Cleaners For your new G. E. all electric Kitchen Wall Cabinets, Base Cabinets and sinks to fit any size and type of room Your Exclusive G. E. Major Appliance Dealers Where Service Goes With Every Sale THOS. J. WILSON SON 170 N. Van Buren St. New Athens, 111 ,'K i To The Senior Class of 1947-48 Congratulations and Best (Visiles SHOPPER’S FORUM INC. 113-115 N Van Buren St. New Athens, Illinois Retailers of General Merchandise Compliments of KAISER STOOKEY MOTOR SERVICE Motor Service Your Chevrolet Dealer New Athens, Illinois FRIEDERICH EQUIPMENT CO. Oliver Sales and Service Herbert Friederioh, Owner New Athens, Illinois Compliments of K RUPP’S NATION-WIDE STORE Sam and Jack r s!Z yi i HUBER’S SHEET METAL PAINT COMPANY Dealers In DuPont Paints .Furnaces Forced Air Heating, Guttering Combustioneer Stokers Phone 106 New Athens Compliments of NATION-WIDE STOKE and BEAUTY SHOP Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Wagner Phone 9904-J1 Lenzburg, 111. •yy To The Senior Class of 1947-48 Conc ratulations and Best Wishes RUSHING’S DAIRY DuQuoin, Illinois A. H. MEIER Florist Floral Designs Flowers For All Occasions Cut Flowers Potted Plants Send Flowers by our Telegraph Delivery Service Phone 109 Freeburg, 111. tier- 'IN IN Compliments of LEHRS MEAT MARKET Home Killed Meats, Sausages Phone 24 New Athens Compliments of NEW ATHENS CLEANERS H. C. Feitsam K. W. Heil JOSTEN’S Since 1897 Fine Class Rings, Announcements Awards Representative: John Staub Box 12 Belleville, Illinois Greetintis and Best Wishest ZERO FROZEN FOOD BANK Frozen Foods, Locker Service Kenny, LaVerne, John New Athens, Illinois Compliments of EDGAR SAUERWEIN TAVERN Beer Liquor Wine Flowers For All Occasions G. W. GROSSART SONS Just Across the Street From The U. S. 0. 717 East Main St. Phone: Belleville 367 Night Phone Belleville 2339-J or 2360 Compliments of HAUBRICH’S TAVERN and BOWLING ALLEY’S Sandwiches, Beers Wine, Liquors Millstadt, Illinois Compliments of WOODWARD Ice and Fuel New Athens, Illinois ■ Hi ,'l l Compliments of BOB’S CONFECTIONERY Robert Becker New Athens, Illinois Compliments of MOHR’S GENERAL STORE Lenzburg, Illinois STAUDER’S STATION STANDARD SERVICE Phone 6 New Athens VVe do Shoe Repairing Ladies! Save By Buying Factoi’y Seconds and Factory Returns at the W. W. SHOE STORE 204 N. Jackson Buy two or three pair for the price of one Remember! We Close Thursdays Compliments of ECKERT MOTOR CO. Your Chevrolet Dealer Lenzburg, Illinois Best Wishes BLANCHE’S TAVERN Sandwiches. Beer Wine Liquors Blanche Hestand, Prop. Phone 188 New Athens STOLTE SERVICE STATION George W. Stolte, Prop. New Athens, Illinois zjCT- Gr- Compliments of G. E. FUERER MOTOR CO. Your Ford Dealer For Over a Quarter of a Century New Athens, Illinois To The Senior Class of 1947-48 Congratulations and Best IV is lies SCHULER’S MEAT MARKET Phone 98 New Athens Get Your Hair Cut At .... HUTH’S BARBER SHOP They Speak For Themselves MOHR’S Repair and Welding of all kinds Greet inns and Best Wishes? TOM BOY STORE Mr. Mrs. Alfred Schreiber Phone 66 New Athens Dependable and Prompt Service JOE’S SHOE REPAIR SHOP “Makes old shoes look like new” Joe Koserck, Jr. New Athens, Illinois Compliments of LAURA’S BEAUTY SHOP New Athens Phone 8 Compliments of NEW GEM THEATER Marissa, Illinois l ±1' Compliments of TOWN THEATRE and HI-WAY BOWLING ALLEY Mr. Mrs. Albert Kuess Sr. Mr. Mrs. Albert Kuess Jr. Mr. Edward Kuess Mr. John Troester Phone 175 New Athens HULL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Lee Hull Mrs. Ethel Hull Phones New Athens 9, Marissa 62 We, of the “VESPA” Annual Staff wish to thank the advertisers for their cooperation with us—for without this, our publication would have been impossible. i , - v: A v Srt , ' ■ • «. , ■ w� N - • “ K ’- - « V '• ic : V x � • ;, • • ' � . � - %1 .«.� - a, % • -A • jfe£i • a- „ I, 'V -- o. 'jp-s .CLsji. -i • - - - •■• ■;••'- ' - - • - v _■„ -%--„ c -, 7 -- ' . - ■ %. “ ' . ; ajo ‘- ,1 V ' - s - V5 v'. . . s fc V - ' V a. -%•- v «, v N ' 'l, � N � - . 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