Parkersburg High School - Top Talk Yearbook (Parkersburg, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1955 volume:

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Q 1 Q .1 f Y nz al , -, Q5 za ,Q K Q ' - ,,,, f Z ia E I is f' L f QW f ' g if 8 Dfw U 3 r 5 5 is 2 gre is he f 'Fi 5 fa u P JOHN EN GELKES President FLOYD ROLFS Board of Education OLIVER JUNGLING JACK PERRY The Community School Board Members Who Will Take Office on July l, 1955 are: Clarence Meester Vernon Kyhl Fred Junker Oliver Jungling Douglas Schultz O. A. Bailey, Treasurer VERNON KYHL Vice-Prefsideht DORA PATTERSON Secretary in F a J SUPERINTENDENT AT HOME AT WORK. E.P. REI-IER Parkersburg, Iowa Bachelor of Arts State Teachers' College North Dakota Master of Science University of North Dakota Teaches Physics Admini tration -sl! MRS. REHER PATTY, CAROLE, AND RICKY Mr. Reher and Arlene Meester, Secretary. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL HOWARD J. GIRSCH Waterloo, Iowa Bachelor of Arts Loras College Master of Arts University of Iowa Teaches English, Speech And Dramatics DUANE E.-LODGE West Branch, Iowa Bachelor of Arts University of Iowa Master of Arts University of Iowa Teaches American Government Personal Economics And World History ROBERT E. SILKE Des Moines, Iowa JEAN J. AHLSTROM Goodell, Iowa Iowa State Teachers' College Bachelor of Science Iowa State College Teaches Vocational I-lomemaking Bachelor of Science Drake University T eaches Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Boys' and Girls' Athletics, and Physical Education JAMES L. BURNS Independence, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Commerce Master of Arts University of Iowa Teaches Typing, Shorthand , Bookkeeping and Office Practice DONALD STEWART Martensdale, Iowa Trenton, Missouri Junior College, Bachelor of Science Iowa State College Teaches Vocational Agriculture DOROTHY EVANS Parkersburg, Iowa Morningside College Bachelor of Arts Coe College Teaches Junior High and Librarian MARY ANN O BRIEN Hampton Iowa Mount Mercy College Teaches Sixth Grade CHARLOTTE BAIRD Washington, Iowa Muskingum College Teaches Music and Junior High English CARL HELLER Grundy Center, Iowa Grinnell College Iowa State Teachers' College Teaches Biology, General Science, And Driver s Training GORDON COSNER Conrad, Iowa Bachelor of Arts Coe College Iowa State Teachers' College Teaches Band and American History LYLE KELLEY Waterloo, Iowa Iowa State Teachers' College Bachelor of Arts Northwestern Bible College Junior High Principal -A PATRICIA SEATON Waterloo, Iowa Iowa State Teachers' College Teaches Fourth Grade ELSIE IQXNNEGIETER Ackley, Iowa Iowa State Teachers' College Teaches Kindergarten JUDITH AKERS Troy Mills, Iowa Iowa State Teachers' College Teaches Fifth Grade SYLVA FOLKERS Ackley, Iowa Iowa State Teachers' College Wartburg Teaches Second Grade 'I agen! EDNA DERGA Anamosa, lowa Mount Mercy College Teaches First Grade MARGARET COSNER Northwood, Iowa Waldorf College Wartburg College Teaches Third Grade f i R Ji . X fr li V K J: , - , t 5 k::jf E?ff ' 1 , 5 til' A B , ' QQ. . MJ, N V .lk MARGARET REHER Parkersburg, Iowa State Teachers' College North Dakota Teaches Remedial Reading ,. MISS WILLEKE, R.N. ARLENE MEESTER School Secretary ED HOMAN Bu Drivers .x ,LN in C . .f VERN ANDERSON HARLEY MULDER JOHN CONRAD SLIM BROOKMAIN Ready To Go DUANE CUVELIER JACK PERRY CHUCK NORRIS S A ll lil? Eldon, Bill and Gaylen Now We CLASS MOTTO Are Launchedg Where Shall We CLASS COLORS Charcoal Gray And Pink CLASS FLOW ER Gardenia CLASS OFFICERS President-Eldon Peters Vice-President-Gaylen Kupe rus Secretary-B ill Snittjer CLASS SPONSORS Mr. Reher Mr. Lodge Mr. Burns Anchor. enior ELDON PETERS They said greater men have lived, l don't think so. Class Officer, Boys' Basketball Manager. Class Play, Pep Club, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus. One- Act Plays, Band, Baseball Manager. FFA, King Candidate. DORANE ABKES Joy and pleasure is well abound, whenever this gal is around. Class Play, Student Council, Pep Club, Glee Club, FHA, Mixed Chorus, Annual Staff, Librarian, Top Talk, FBLA. MARVOL ALBERTS Men rule the world: women 1-ul the men. Class Play, Pep Club, Glee Club E n Mixed Chorus, Annual Staff, FBLA, DONALD BERGMAN I am the good man who is so hard to fine. Pep Club, FFA. FFA. KENNY BROCKA JOANNALISPACH Say what you will, but let me speak longer. Class Play, Student Council, Pep Club, Glee Club, FHA, FBLA, Mixed Chorus, Annual Staff, Librarian, Top Talk, One Act Plays, Band. Blessed be the man who first invented sleep. Pep Club, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus FFA. MARIANHIITELMANN Never hurry, never worry. Class Play, Student Council, Pep Club, Glee Club, Annual Staff, Librarian, Top Talk, FBLA. DIXE DRING When you're dead, no more life. Why not live while you can ? Class Play, Student Council, Pep Club, Glee Club, FHA, FBLA, Mixed Chorus, Annual Staff, Librarian, Top Talk. Cheerleader, One Act Plays Twirler. GARY BUSS He is perfectly unconscious that he is good-looking. Basketball, Student Council, Pep Club. Mixed Chorus, FFA. Baseball, King Candidate. DONITA DOESCHER Like dynamite, she is small. Class Officer, Class Play, Student Council, Pep Club, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, FHA, FBLA, Annual Staff, Librarian, Top Talk, Cheerleader, Queen Candidate, Sextet. MARLEINE BRXKA I agree with no man's opinion, I have my own, Class Play. Pep Club, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus. FHA, Annual Staff, FBLA. Top Talk, T1 HARVEY DIEKMAN I'm nearly always calm and mild.' Class diicer, Basketball, Letterman, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, FFA Baseball. MARVIN EILERS The love bug will bite you at the age of 43. Basketball, Annual Staff, Baseball. LAURIS FRE RIC HS rx, Did great men ever work? PAULINE HENRICHS I'm as noisy as a mouse. Class Officer, Basketball, FHA. Student Counc il, Top Talk, FBLA, Annual Staff, Librarian. RALPH MURRAY A new addition to our class, as a friend he'll surely pass. Transferred from Elma. Class Play, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, One Act Plays, Projectionist. VERNON JANSSEN I'm an athlete among men.' Basketball, Pep Club, Glee Club, FBLA, FFA, Mixed Chorus, Annual Staff, Baseball, Quartet, Soloist. GAYLEN KUPE RUS With my abilities I'd like to be an artist like Walt Disney. Class Officer, Pep Club, Glee Club, Basketball Mixed Chorus Annual Staff. FBLA, Baseball, FFA, Quartet, King Candidate CURT KYHL He was almost killed by trains of thought running through his mind. Class Officer, Basketball, Class Play, FBLA, Student Counc il, Glee Club, Pep Club, One-Act Plays, Mixed Chorus, Annual Staff, Band. Projectionist, Baseball, FFA, King Candidate. Quartet. l W' iff HARLAN OELMAN Liberace never plays like Ido. Class Play, Student Council, Pep Club, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Annual Staff, Top Talk, One Act Plays, Band, Projectionist, Base- ball, FFA, Soloist. HENRY REINERS He's not a ladies' man, but he never lets them bother him. Class Play, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, FFA. .TIM SCHULTZ Ln this day and age, red haired men are the rage. Class Officer, Class Play, Glee Club, FFA, Student Council, One- Act Plays, Basketball, Mixed Chorus, Band. JOHN SPAIN The good die young, Idon't have to worry. Class Play, Student Council, Pep Club, Glee Club, FFA, lvllxed Chorus. BILL SNITTJER Basketball is my sportg girls are my speciality. Class Officer, Basketball,Class Play, Glee Club, Student Council, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, One- Act Plays, Band, Projectionist, King Candidate, Baseball. LARRY OLDENBURGER Wisdom and wise cracks go to gether. Pep Club. Glee Club. FFA. Basket ball, Baseball, Mixed Chorus. HARLAN SPREE I'm not afraid of work, Ican sit and look at it for hours. Pep Club, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, FFA. LARRY WILKENS It is excellent to have a giant's strength. Pep Club, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, FFA. SHIRLEY WESSELS Tarzan is my speciality. ia BYRNA WICKERS Teachers work me to death, that's why l'm so thin. Class Play, Glee Club, Annual Staff, Librarian, Top Talk. FBLA. Class Officer, Basketball, Class Play, Student Council, Pep Club, Glee Club, FHA, FBLA, One-Act Plays, Annual Staff, Librarian, Top Talks, Band. HIGH SCHOOL ASSEMBLY Ku J Senior Class History In the fall of 1942, Z3 youngsters entered first grade with Miss Kruger as their teacher. They were Alda Vae Abbas, Richard Berends, Kenneth Brocka, LaVerne Brown. Gary Buss, Dixie Dring, Marvin Eile rs, Lauris Frerichs, Leroy Froning, Russell Huisman, Jared Kennedy, Curtis Kyhl, Henrietta Luppen, LaVerda Miller, Eldon Peters, Henry Reine rs, Eva Kay Rutledge, Vernon Simon, Martha Sweeter, Nancy Tedman, Leroy Truax, and 'Ronald Truax. ' Many of these students moved or dropped by the time we started Junior High. New students were Marvol Alberts, Alvina Brocka, Rena Bean. Laverne Cuvelier, Larry Fleshner, Richard Froning, Herman Hemmen, Vernon Janssen, Donald Kuisian, Gaylen Kuperus, Terry Reagan, John Spain, Dorane Abkes, Jo Ann Allspach, Doris Ka1kwarf,Lori Porter, Harm Smith, Amanda Spe iker, Jim Schultz, .ByrLn'akWicke rs, and Bill snmjer. A Our class has enjoyed working together on many projects, A few of them were magazine sales, picking up corn, which earned us a radio, and taking a trip to Des Moines, to visit the state capital. When we were Frehmen, more new students joined us. .They were Marian Beitelmann, Kenneth Brocka, Marlene Brocka, Donita Doescher, Pauline Henricks, Shirley Wessels, Margie Menken, Donald Bergmai, Harvey Diekrnan, Harlan Oelmann, Donald Peters, Henry Reiners, Harlan Spree, Larry Wilkens, and Larry Oldenburger. One of our highlights of our Freshman year was our initiation party. We also participated in another magazine sale. In our Junior year, one of our most exciting highlights was presenting the Junior-Senior banquet and prom, Our theme was Paris , The Vance Dixon band played for our prom. We made a great deal of money by selling concessions at basketball games and bake sales, which we held downtown. This year, one of the things we will remember is the basketball county tourna- ment and sectional tournament which we won. Four of the first five were from our class. They were Curtis Kyhl, Vernon Janssen, Gary Buss, and Bill Snittjer. At the home-coming game, Gary Buss was crowned king. Two of his attendants were Curtis Kyhl and Bill Snittjer. Donita Doe scher was one of the queen's attendants. She was also our queen candidate in'.our Freshman and Sophomore years. Lori Porter was our candidate in our Junior year. Another thing which we will remember about our Senior year is the preparation of this annual. Even though it was hard, we enjoyed every minute of it. This ends our high school days, which I am sure we can say we have enjoyed very much. Members of the graduating class are Dorane Abkes, Marvol Alberts, Jo Ann Allspach, Marian Beitelmann, Don Bergman, Kenneth Brocka, Marlene Brocka, Gary Buss, Harvey Diekman, Donita Doescher, Dixie Dring, Marvin Eilers, Lauris Frerichs, Pauline Henrichs, Vernon Janssen, Gaylen Kuperus, Curtis Kyhl, Ralph Murray, Harlan Oelman, Eldon Peters, Henry Reiners, Jim Schultz, John Spain, Bill Snittjer, Harlan Spree, Shirley Wessels, Byrna Wickers, and Larry Wilkens, Senior Class Will of 1955 We, the Senior Class of 55 , do now make this our last will and testament since the time is nearly here to leave our dear PHS, We, do hereby will and bequeath the follow ing things to our fellow students and teachers in hopes that they will make life interesting during the ir remaining years. I, Qorlaneibkes, will my giggle to Elizabeth Berends, in hopes that she will make life enjoy-aa-ble. I, liar-5QLIilberts, will my broad shoulders to Jim Aswegan, in hopes that he win be benefitted'BQ? it. I, Jo Ann Allspach, will my ability to play the oboe to Floyd Junker, I, Qian Be itelmann, will my ability to get along with the boys to Anna Mae Schipper. I, Qon Bergman, will my quietness to Bob Johnson, in hopes. that he makes much use of itfwnggg- I, Kenneth Brocka, will my innocent looks to anyone in high school who thinks they can make use of it. I, Marlene Brocka, will my freckles and 'fdon't care look to Carla Hosch. I. G'a-ry Buss, w-mwmy ability to become basketball king to Bernhard Conrads. I, gary-ey will my '50 Ford to Gary Lumley, so he will have transport- ation to take his girl home after basketball games. I, Donita Doescher, will my invisible mole under my left eye to Janice Pruisner, who also has anminvisible mole, in hopes that they will become one visible one. I, Qixie Dring, will my ability to get a diamond ring before my Senior year to Janice Jansen, who already has a good start. I, lil-irvin Eilers, will my ability to leave girls alone to Justin Nicklaus. I, ll.,-air is Frerichs, feel that everything that I have will be useful to me in later life, so I will not will it. I, lfauline Henrichsg, will my quiet manner and voice to Janice Stopplemoor, who I think may be able to make use of it. I, Vernon Janis-en, will my position on the basketball team to Roger Doescher. I, Gaylen Kuperus, will my ability to go with the same girl for two years to Roger Aukes, whoiiready is doing fine. I, will my interests in Greene High School to He iko Re iners, and Ihope that he enjoys it as much. I, Ralph-Hljfl-url-ay, will my ability to run a movie projector to Gary DeGroote. I, I-Iarlan Oelmann, will my Mercuryto Ronnie Kollman,in hopes that he will also make good use of. A I, Larry Oldenburger, will my ability to give a 10-minute speech on pigs to any boy in the Junior Class 'who has the ability to do so. I, Eldon Peters, will my ability to spin my 1940 Chevrolet on ice two times to George Mulder, who can do it one and a half time s, I, ljlenry Re iners, will my ability to go without a.coat in the winter time to anyone who is brave enough to try it. I, Jimvjchultg, will my chemical ability to Gaylen Jungling. I, Bill Snittjer, will my ability to wear my levies without agbelt to my brother, Chuck, who already is pretty good at it. I, John Spain, will my ability to get into trouble in all my classes with all my teachers to Darrel Anderson. ' I, Harlan Spree, will my seat in the 9th row beside the window to Vernon Simon, so he can enjoy looking out of it as much as I did. I, Byrna Wickers, will my slim figure to Sharon Faber, I, Larry Wilkens, will my mischieviousness to Craig Rolls. I, Shirley Wessels, will my friendly attitude toward boys to Dorothy Ridder, and 1 hope that she will benefit by it. Inq, Senior Class Prophecy It is 1965. Yes, it was 10 years ago today when I graduated. Let's drive around the vicinity and see what some of my classmates are doing: As we drive into Allison Iowa, we see Mrs, Doug Miller, the former Dixie Dring, walking into the grocery store with her three children. She informs me that they live on a farm southwest of Allison. Driving further north, we stop at Greene, where we meet Marvin Eilers, who began his football coaching career there this year. We learn that so far they have had no wins. Driving back into Parkersburg, I recognize several of the farmers working in the field. Mr. Spree, and his wife, the former Janice Pruisner, are busy chasing their hogs out of their corn field. Across the road lives Mr. Wilkens. Yes, he's still a bachelor, quite busy looking for a wife. In Parkersburg, I decided to stop in the drug store for a coke, and who should wait on me ? None other, than Mrs. Bill Snittjer, the former Donita Doescher. She tells me that they have bought the store and are getting along quite nicely. Walking further down the street, Isee Dorane Abkes decorating a window in her father's clothing store, which has become quite large. Parkersburg Produce is now owned by Gaylen Kuperus, who is quite a chicken raiser. His last experiment was crossing a chicken, and a duck. The result was bigger and better eggs. l Hey, there, take it easy! A car just passed me, and in it was Shirley Wessels, who just got a job working with Jimmy Lynch. Looking into the newspaper, I see that one of our women came into politics. Pauline Henrichs is doing a fine job as governor of the Alcatraz Islands. Last week, her husband-to-be, Ralph Murray, a photographer for many of our best quality movies, joined her. One very popular young man in this town at present is Henry Reiners. He has invented a kind of fluid to put in cars which is made of water and other liquids. It is run mostly in hot rods. Oh, oh, there's a copl Kenneth Brockal I wonder how he got that position. Maybe it was through a former cop's daughter, Eldon Peters, who was basketball and baseball manager is now known for his famous speeches which he is giving to the teams in all the schools of the country. Marlene Brocka, and her partner, Byrna Wickers, are keeping busy by selling men's clothing in an exclusive clothing store in Alaska. Harlan Oelman, working with a refrigerator company, is also stationed there with the sole purpose of selling deep-freezers and refrigerators. His bonuses are spent on these two fine young ladies. Don Bergman, who recently took as his wife, Marlys Menken, is happily living on a large turkey farm north of Parkersburg. His landlord, Curtis Kyhl, lives with them. Marvol Alberts, the famous girl-Chaser has been having troubles. He just can't decide which girl he is in love with. ' Jo Ann Allspach, who is now a home economics teacher, has accepted a position in Shell Rock, where she will live on a farm with her husband. How about some white rats to take home to your children as pets ? Just go to the Buss Pet Shop in Parkersburg, and Gary Buss will furnish you with everything you need: - It seems as if we also have some actors in the class, as I notice on the movie billboard. Harvey Diekman and Larry Oldenburger are replacing the famous Abbott and Costello. ' Last week it was announced that the Schlitz Sity Slickers dance band is to appear in Parkersburg. Jim Schultz is the .chief drummer. Marian Beitelmann, our former famous boy chaser has just completed an invention. It is a ball and chain weapon which is rapidly becoming popular with the girls in high school who are out to gogetum. Vernon Janssen has finally decided that operating a small grocery store isn't so bad after all. Helping him is some cute little chic from a town near by. John Spain, our town garbage collector for the past 10 years, has given up the job to anotherrone of his old classmates, Lauris Frerichs. John is now .busily 'going' about hauling coal. t 1 'A 2 W. Junior Janice Pruisner ...... President Marlys Menken . . . Vice-President Margie Fleshner .,.,. Secretary Darrel Anderson . , , ,Treasurer A, r fl Q ,Y 532' 'sw . 9' wa ' 'QS ,. ig ' Q ,f S we 25: qs We 2 1 Q .Y , i WS-gei Wi fi fq, 'N-1 it-adv -. Q2 A ' ee - ' 21:1- -- . Darrel Anderson Caroline Arenholz Corolene Arenholz z 5 E Beverly Berends Betty Lou Brocka Ruth Brook.man Delores Burch wr l,.., SS A 5 Joyce Buss John Cleary Bernhard Conrads Gary DeGroote Margie Fleshner Lee Freeseman Robert Johnson Gaylen Jungling Q 592 l nr f Marlys Menken George Mulder Juanita Murray Justin Nicklaus Janice Pruisner J Jim Riggs Vernon Simon Charles Snittjer Adel W ie gn-mann Bill Williams B , Q , +I 'f' i Ei Sf' 3 , nf 6' ff I '1iYi'9fii ai fr is 0 'If .a 4 S ,J SB yy 554' ,A W' . X, YL , .L Ei L' i if Sophomore Connie Kyhl . , , , , , . President Frank Oldenburger. Nice-President Marlys Ulfersf. . . . .Secretary-1 Treasurer A My . 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Elmer Reints 1 :TZ Joey Ridder I I Merle Schrage I I '3 I Russell Simon 3 ' 4' i V Bennie Stickley Bonnie Stickley Judy Stout Delma Tammen Robert Thorne Bonnie Tjepkes Sharon Ulfers Dick Van Horn Nancy Wahl LeRoy Wallbaum Jolene Aalder ks Robert Abbas Michael Allison Donald Anderson Larry Asche Vera Aswegan Dennis Bartels Delores Berends Robert Cavin Thola Cramer Sandra Cuvelier Brenda l-Iarberts Betty Hassman Lois Hobbs Delbert I-luisman Carol Jansen Lois Kollman Kenny Kusian W 'la 'sv 'Y tk Q A-YF ffzligl' i 5 if 2? f iw ii Q' B B. 1 4 Miss O'Brien ixth Grade Rosalyn Morse Bobby Neymeyer Berdie Reagan James Reents Diane Schuck Roger Seehusen Sally Simon Kenneth Thorne Roger Timmer Kendall Truax Kathy Uhlenhopp Jim Wildeboer I, X ,-2:59 5 3? L g: ' P 'iIfi?Zli:f.ia' fi t- - GQ t F.-2 Leonard Abkes Jerry Anderson Harold Aukes Sheila Bode Frank Boyce Melva Card Keith Cuvelier Kay Eilers Jim Etjen Dennis Hagen Joe Hammar Donald Hulsing Craig Kneppe Joyce Krull Caroline Luppen -PF:-if : V 2 'lzl' f 143: if nl 4 f. 1 ,uw Q, ,is YF .wx ., all hw on ,,,.j:v , .,,.J .. Q1 A-5: 'Q -f if' Roy Hassman s x - Mis s Akers V 1, .. 1. at O Fifth Grade My af Linda Adelmund K Larry Brookrnan Bennie Buss Kar en Buss Evelyn Daws Roger De Groot Rollyn De Groot Gary Galpin Ronald Hoogestraat Marlys Johnson Linda Kadous f iiff V, .. ' i .Q-A sf -K . Q, ' Q H L L ,,.. LL 5 A .i . 4- - ' f 'f . ,gl- U Q 9 -7 W. ' ww we Q- - . f JJTHLYM -- .- in W ' . ggi 4.1 ... ..,. , , .x Ai 41f'5?iifS, -1. ?lff 1 1T3 'Wl?Z15yl7?,3 M 2 5,p,,,-A 1' if-gym ' mv, fi . ,11-gina n n my .f:., in L V 1-jgz H . .. . :. . ' ' . , 1,3 , ll EH fi g 31.35- Q3f'5-, ' -' L' disk E HIH Q. ,vi -. -, ,A .f . 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NI . .I-'f' E' ,Q 5 ,wg ,M -A 'Y' Q 1 ' 1 S - LK-,, HQH : ' .1 S . I 1 1255.4 'f r . ' il ': il ' 35 il ka, i . ,E W WV! E451 ,, my S 'Y f f in fl J . Q . Kindergarten Douglas Adelmund Sandra Adelmund Jane Arends Brenda Aswegen David Brown Joel Buss Shirley Card Gary Cornelius Debby Danielsen Claudia Feckers Terry Foster Donna Fowler Gloria Frerichs Dala Froemming Michael Groen Gail Hasty Diane Heeren Sterling Heller Craig Hemmen T om Hoogestraat Vickie Hook has - ,M ., H' h l' hl GIRLS' BASKETBALL BOYS' BASKETBALL TROPHIES BASEBALL HOME -C OMING If PARTIES JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET FLAG-RAISING DAY Annual taff SEATED: Left to Right: Shirley Wessels, Byrna. Wickers, Mr. Burns, STANDING: Harlan Oelman, Marvol Alberts, Curt Kyhl, Vernon Janssen, Marian Beitelmann, Marlene Brocka, Donita Doescher, Gaylen Kuperus, Dixie Dring, Pauline I-lenricks, Dorane Abkes, Jo Ann Allspach. The annual staff was composed of eighteen Seniors. Work started early with Bill Snittjer selling advertising locally and Shirley Wessels selling out of town by mail. These two, we believe, have set a record with S545 sold. Photography was handled by Harlan Oelman, The two subscription managers were Jo Ann Allspach and Dorane Abkes. A total of 275 copies have been ordered this year. Under the efficient leadership of Byrna Wickers work proceeded on schedule. The department editors were: Marlene Brocka, Seniors, faculty, and board of ed- ucationg Pauline I-Ienrichs and Marian Be itelmann, underclassmeng Dixie Dring, activities, classes and clubs, Donita Doescher, instrumental and vocal music: Curt Kyhl, sports, with sub-editors of Gaylen Kuperus for girls' basketball, Marvol Alberts for boys' basketball, and Vernon Janssen for baseball. Also on the staff were Gary Buss, Marvin Eilers, and Lauris Frerichs, Bill Snittjer. advertising sales manager, has a potential customer Cornered. tudent Council SEATED: Lett to Right: Mr. Lodge, Sponsor, Donita Doescher, Harlan Oelman, Dorane Abkes, Mr, Reher, Sponsor. STANDING: Carla Hosch, Carole Reher, Charles Eilers, Gary Buss, Bill Snittjer, Jim Schultz, James Aswegan, Chuck Snittjer, Marlys Menken, Jo Ann Allspach. The Parkersburg Student Council is affiliated with the National and State Student Council organizations. This fall four of our members attended the State Student Council Convention in Ames. Our students observed many operations of parliamentary procedure and ways to make money for the club.. Our Council consists of aboy and girl from each class, and one representative from each chartered organization. The organization's sponsors are Mr. Reher and Mr Luuge, The purpose of the Student Council is to provide a means of creating better fellowship and understanding between faculty and students and among students themselves, and to give a greater opportunity, for self-government and experiences in democratic practices. Some of the activities which our Council sponsored this year have been: home-coming activities, a cookie sale, and all high school parties. In the second semester Donita Doescher, Dorane Abkes, and Gary Buss were replaced on the Council with Gaylen Kuperus, Janice Jansen, and Pauline Henrichs. The officers for the second semester were: President, Harlan Oelmanz Vice-President, Jim Schultz, Secretary- Treasurer, Carla I-losch. fl Future Business leader of America FOURTH ROW: Byrna Wickers, Gaylen Kuperus, Curt Kyhl, Vernon Janssen, Marvol Alberts, Pauline Hvnrichs. THIRD ROW: Chuck Snittjer. Delores I-Ioogestraat, Norma Brandt, Beverly Bcrends, Joyce Buss, Marlene Broeka, Marlys Menken, SECOND ROW: Mr. Bu,-ng, Marian Bf'1l4'rU1-3113, Shirley Wessels, Anna Mae Schipper, Sandra Folkers, Dixie Dring, Donita Doe scher, Betty LOU Brocka. FIRST ROW: Margie Fleshner, Janice Pruisner, Darrel Anderson, Jo Ann Allspach, Dorane Abkes. The F.B.L.A. is Composed of twenty-five members this year. Under the Capable leadership of President Jo Ann Allspaeh meetings are held once a month. Some ofthe projects for the year were the collecting of Butternut Coffee strips, operation of a coat check booth at basket- ball games, sale of booster pins, addressing the Christmas seal envelopes, and a field trip to the Eclipse office during January with Mr . Ryan explaining the various machines, We are looking forward to the state convention in Cedar Falls in March, the state typing contest in Des Moines during April, and the annual work day during May. This club also awards the pins in shorthand and typewriting. Our goal of an electric typewriter is nearly within reach. PROJECT FBLA OFFICERS FB l A Work Da April 26, 1954 Thelma W iegmann at Trey's. Bernita Nicklaus at Kyh1'S. Norma Behrends at Parkersburg Motors. Donis Stoppelmoor at Paul 's Apparel, Ve rlene Bronsema at Heine's. Bonnic- Hubbard at Kyhl'S. Esther Everts at Faber's Insurance. .Io La Ann M1-yer at Van Eman Br Mauldor w Office. Josephine DeGroo1.e at Iowa Public Service. Arvilla Meester at Behnke's Law Office. ,bi ix Bob Ellinger at Spahn 81 Ro:-.e. Dawn Dix at .Iohnston's Feed Mill. I K . 3 I I THIRD ROW: Gary DeGroote, Justin Nicklaus, Joe DeGroote, Kenneth Brocka, George Mulder, Harlan Oelman, Roger Doescher, Larry Pruisner, Shellon Kroeze. SECOND ROW: Mr. Stewart. Frank Oldenburger, Lee Freeseman, Larry Wilkens, Henry Bohlen, Heiko Re iners Jr., Floyd Junker, Bob Johnson. FIRST ROW: Harvey Diekman, Donald Bergman, Harlan Spree, Jim Schultz, John Spain, Larry Oldenburger. Future Farmers of America There are thirty members in the local Future Farmer Chapter, the Beaver Valley Chapter. The activities of the group are varied, and we have participated in many contests this year around the state. The boys exhibited their livestock projects at the county and state fairs, taking many awards. A judging team representing the Chapter competed at the Yorkshire type conference at Cedar Rapids taking honors there. The team judged swine at the National Barrow show in Austin, Minnesota. It took fourth place at the Duroc type conference at Calara farms in September with Jim Schultz the high individual of the entire contest receiving a nice trophy. The Chapter attended the National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, in October, The boys will climax the year by exhibiting their swine projects at the Iowa State Spring Barrow show in Cedar Rapids and by attending the state convention at Council Bluffs. The Chapter had two applicants for the Iowa Farmer Degree which was awarded at the state convention in the spring. FFA EXHIBIT r I ,....1 AGRICULTURE ROOM PLANTING CORN IN TEST PLOT W 'J' , PICKING FFA CORN FFA SPRING MARKET BARROW SHOW UNLOADING CORN CEDAR RAPIDS MARKET BARROW SHOW HARVEY DIEKMAN AND HIS EXHIBIT HARLAN SPREE WITH FIRST PRIZE .TIM SCHULTZ AND HIS EXHIBIT HARLAN OELMAN AND HIS EXHIBIT 39 Future Homemaker of America FOURTH ROW: Marlene Brocka, Janice Jansen, Marlys Ulfers, Beverly Bere-nds, Norma Brandt, Adel Weigmann, Carole- Reher, Mary Lou A1-ends, Carol Smith, Carla I-losch. THIRD ROW: Jo Ann Allspach, Judy Peppler, Mary Ann Bergman, Esther Berends, Elizabeth Bcrends, Janice Stoppelmoor, Lynnette Alberts, Dforane Abkes. SECOND ROW: Miss Ahlstrom, Mary Ann Karsjens, Ardith Brocka, Marilyn Hobbs, Betty Lou Brocka, Sandra Folkers, Cheryl Rogers, Ruth Renken. FIRST ROW: Sharon Faber, Linda Ascher, Connie Kyhl, Dixie Dring, Ellen Iungling. With Connie Kyhl as our President, FHA this year engaged in several activities. The year opened with a welcoming picnic for the Freshman girls. Other activities included a candle- making project at Christmas time and a penny-pot-luck supper in FebruaI'y.Most of the mem- bers attended the district meeting at Sumner in October while three delegates represented the club at the state convention in Des Moines in April, FFA Decorate-s Tree lunch Program Chow Line Our school lunch program began in the fall of 1950 and is completing its fifth year of service. It is organized and operated according to the standards set forth by the Federal School Lunch Program to provide adequate noon lunches for our students. Approximately 125 persons enjoy lunches each noon which are prepared by Mrs. Sam Buss and Mrs. Tillie Nicklaus. Serving, dishes, tickets, and general dining room duties are cared for by Mrs. Anna Fleshner with the help of several high school students. The original equipment debt has been retired and the program is now debt free. Since the project is operated on a nonprofit basis, it has been possible to serve excellent meals at very reasonalbe prices. An added feature of the lunch program this year has been participation in the Federal Surplus Milk Project which has aided our program and greatly increased milk consumpticn by our students. LE FT: Miss Ahlstom selling tickets. LOWER LE FT: Arlene counting ticket money, Mrs. Buss and Mrs. Nicklaus, ' Mrs. Fleshner Top Talk taff SEATED: Jo Ann Allspach, Sharon Faber. Lynnette Alberts, Pauline Henrichs, Ruth Renken, Marlene Brocka. STANDING: Darrel Anderson, Harvey Diekmann, Shirley Wessels, Harlan Oelman, Mr, Girsch-Sponsor, Carole Reher, Janice Jansen, Margie Fleshner, Byrna Wickers, Dorane Abkes, Dixie Dring, Donita Doescher. School activities, both of an academic and social nature, were reported in the news in the news sketches, prepared by the members of the TOP TALK STAFF. Both the elementary and secondary departments of the school were covered by the staff members, These appeared in the PARKEIRSBURG ECLIPSE each week, and covered activities having to do with, class projects, music, athletics, dramatics, and club work. Responsibility for the typing of these items fell to the associate editors, Pauline Henrichs and Shirley Wessels. The entire project was under the supervision of the faculty advisor, Howard J. Girsch. Pauline Henrichs, Co-Editor Shirley Wessvls, C0-Editor 'Iii librarians SEATED: Left to Right: Shirley Wessels, Lynnette Alberts, Ruth Brookman, Margie Flesnner, Delores Hoogestraat. STANDING: Mrs. Evans. Cheryl Rogers, Marilyn Hobbs, Cay-016 Rehe 1-, Mary Arends, Corolene Arenholz, Joyce Buss. The service of the library in high school reaches into all departments of the curriculum and to all students. The operational success depends upon Co-operation between students using the library and the staff of student librarians. It is essential that the location of books be known at all times in order that they may be readily available for students who desire to use them. A Check-out and a check-in sheet is kept by the student librarians during each period of the day. I tender my thanks to the excellent staff, and to Shirley Wessels, who has done the typing this year .... Mrs. Evans, Mary Lou checks out Mrs Evans a book for Lynnette. Reading Newspapers afet Patrol FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: Allen Pruisner, Joyce Knudson, Judy Spain, Karen Spain. Joyce Brocka. THIRD ROW: Jolene Aalderks, Sandra Cuvelier, Thola Kay Cramer, Judy Stout, C31-01 Jansfnv R0beTf CBVUI. David Knock. SECOND ROW: Pat Whitcanack, Bethel Graham, Joan Smeins, Brenda Harberts, Lois Hobbs, Duane Tjabring, Donnie Haack. FIRST ROW: Jimmy IA-iloscllgiharon Ulfers, NSHCY Wahl, DiCk Sniftjer, James Hammar, Robert Abbas, Merle Schrage, r. e y. From the students of Junior High who volunteered for Safety Patrol this year,twenty-nine qualified by passing the AAA Patrol test with high scores, These patrol members covered two posts eighteen times daily, six of these posts were fifteen minutes long. In addition a bus patrol operated to insure the safety of our rural students. The patrol functioned efficiently under the leadership of our captain fDick Snittjerj and a co-captain fNa.ncy Wahlj. The object of our Parkersburg Safety Patrol is not only to instruct, direct, and protect our students while crossing streets adjoining the school, but to help them to think in terms of safety when ever they are in such situations. The patrol not only did a fine job this year, but all feel that this experience helped them to learn to shoulder responsibility and in turn become better citizens. Typical Street Scene Dick Snittjer, Captain Concert Band Director: Mr. Gordon Cosner, President: Gaylen Jungling. Clarinets: Marilyn Hobbs, Carole arla Hosch, Nancy Wahl, Ardith Brocka, Joyce Knudson. Connie Kyhl, Sharon Faber. Thola Cramer. Dennis Bartels. Cornets: Eldon Peters, Darrel Anderson, James Hammar, Marlys Uljers, Jim Hosch, Allen Pruisner, Craig Rolfs. Flutes: Byrna Wickers, Janice Stop- pelmoor. Oboe: Jo Ann Allspach. French Horns: Ellen Jimgling, Linda Ascher, Bass Clarinet: Janice Jansen. Alto Saxophones: Cheryl Rogers, Delma Tamne n. Tennor Saxophone:Mary Ann Bergman. rEsT-Gut Kyhl, Gaylen Jungling, Donald Haack. Baritones: Harlan Oelman, Norma Brandt. Tympani: Janice Pruisner. Basses: Charles Snittjer, Frank Olden- burger. Bass Drum: Jfnwlxegan. Snare Drum: Marlys Menken, Jim Schultz.. The high school band, under the direction of Gordon Cosner, began the school year with an evening marching demonstration downtown in October which was well received by the public. In November several members of the band put on a musical program on television from KWWL, Waterloo. The first concert appearance by the band was at Parent's Night when we did several numbers. For the basketball games, the pep band provided music between games, Of course, December brought on the annual Christmas program in which the band played many fine num- bers. Then they settled down to some hard work in preparation for the State Music Contest to be held in May. With spring we have the spring concert and a marching demonstration. The band also takes a trip each spring. Last year we attended the Drake Relays at Des Moines where we marched and took part in the massed band. This is not the end--the band will also take part in the Memorial Day exercises, and will play Wednesday evening Concerts downtown during the summer, In trumental oloists CAROI-E REHER MARILYN HOBBS Clarinet Clarinet HARLAN OELMAN ARDITH BROCKA JANICE JANSEN Baritone CLARINET QUARTET CAROLE REHER MARILYN HOBB5 CHARLES SNITTJER Bass Horn MARY ANN BERGMAN Saxophone BATON TWIRLERS Donita Doescher Dixie Dring Judy Peppler MAJORETTE Janice Jansen JANICE DONITA DIXIE JUDY Girls' Glee Club FRONT ROW: Marilyn Hobbs, Marlene Brocka, Delores Burch, Donita Doescher, Dixie Dring, Carla Hosch, Betty Brocka. SECOND ROW: Ruth Renken. Dorane Abkes, Mary Ann Bergman, Marlys Ulfers, Shirley Wessels, Adel Wiegmann, Sandra Folkers, Miss Baird. THIRD ROW: Janice Jansen, Judy Peppler, Byrna Wickers, Betty Kusian, Janice Pruisner, Margie Fleshner, Connie Kyhl. FOURTH ROW: Norma Brandt, Linda Ascher, Delores Hoogestraat, Sharon Faber, Marian Beitelmann, Anna Mae Schipper, Marlys Menken, Jo Ann Allspach. Tri0 Sextet LEFT TO RIGHT: Carla Hosch, Ruth Renken, LEFT TO RIGHT: Margie Fleshner, Norma Mary Ann Bergmann. Brandt, Marlys Uliers, Sandra Folkers, Janice Jansen, Linda Ascher. Mixed Chorus FRONT ROW: Marilyn Hobbs, Dorane Abkes, Harvey Diekman, Ralph Murray, FrlnkOlden- burger, Sandra Folkers, Dixie Dring. SECOND ROW: Ruth Renken. Linda Ascher, Larry Oldenburger, Larry Wilkens, Gaylen Kuperus, Marlys Menken, Betty Brocka. Miss Baird. THIRD ROW: Marlene Brocka, Mary Ann Bergman, Eldon Peters, Harlan Oelman, Harlan Spree, Bill Snittjer, Norma Brandt, Sharon Faber, Marlys Ulfers. FOUR TH ROW: Judy Peppler, Delores Hoogestraat, Janice Jansen, Vernon Janssen, Curtis Kyhl, MarvolA1berts, Henry Reiners, Darrel Anderson, Margie Fleshner, Anna Mae Schipper, Carla Hosch. SEXTET Hrgh School Chrr tma Program BAND SPRING CHORUS MIXED CHORUS BAND Fre hman Mu ic FRONT ROW: Floyd Junker, Craig Rolfs, James Jansen, Carol Smith, Mary Ann Karsjens Ardith Brocka, Cheryl Rogers, Miss Baird. SECOND ROW: Dale Hassman, Esther Berends Vernice Syhlman, Elizabeth Bcrends, Carole Reher, Mary Lou Arends, Janice Stoppelrnoor Bonnie Buss, Henry Bohlen. THIRD ROW: Lynnette Alberts, Gary Lumley, Duane Wildeboer Roger Doescher, Bill Hammar, Larry Pruisner, Shellon Kroeze, James Aswegan, Ellen Jungling Fre hman Chri tma Program Q.,--V Grade chool Operetta Junior High Mu ic FRONT ROW: Bonnie Stickley, Donna Andreescn, Sharon Ulfers, Judith Stout, Lois Hobbs, Joan Smiens, Betty l-lassman, Bethel Graham, Miss Baird. SECOND ROW: Delores Bcrends, Brenda Harberts, Lois Kollman, Carol Jansen, Delma Tammen, Nancy Wahl, Jolene Aalderks, Bonnie Tjepkes, Delores Miller, Pat Whitcanack. THIRD ROW: Henrietta Henrichs, Deanna Buss, Sandra Cuvelier, Judy Spain, Karen Spain, Joyce Brocka, Joyce Knudson, Carol Pruisner, Thola Cramer, Judith Adelmund. FRONT ROW: Carroll Miller, Elmer Rients, Robert Abbas, David Knock, Richard Snittjer, James Hosch, Delbert Huisman, Donald Anderson, Robert Thorne, Miss Baird. SECOND ROW: Joseph Ridder, Richard Vanl-Iorn, Allen Pruisncr, Larry Asche, LeRoy Walbuam, Benjamin Stickley, Duane Tjabring, Victor Junker, James I-lammar, Charles Penticoif. THIRD ROW: Dennis Bartels, Merle Schrage, Richard Anderson, Harry Buseman, George Johnson, Donald Haack, Kenneth Kyhl, Evan Bennehoff, Clarence Karsjens, Robert Cavin, Russell Simon, Clarence Aukes. Mr. Girsch, Host, Welcomes Police Chief Krieg of Waterloo AL BELL Career Da E PROGRAM Morning B130 bg 9500 .,,,,, ,,......,,,.,........,..,...... . . ......,...,............,..,............ ................ I Assembly 9:10 to 10:00 ...... .......,...,,.....,.....,...,,....................,...,.,..,.......... .... . .....,... 0 p ening Session Supa. E. P. Reber, Presiding Welcome ...... ,. ....,...,.......,...........,...................,...,,................. Mr. John Engelkes Parkersburg Rotary Representative Introductions ............,......................,... ,..... ..........,.........,........., M r . E. Paul Reher Superintendent, Parkersburg Public Schools Address .......................,.....................,. ., ..,.......,.........,..,..,........ Mr. Glenn Holmes Extension Specialist in Vocational Education, Iowa State College Ames Announcements ..... ..,...... .........,...,.... ..,............,...,.,....,,....... M r . Duane E. Lodge Principal,YP3-irkersburg Public Schools CAREER DAY FACULTY Glenn E. Holmes-Extension Specialist in Vocational Education, Iowa State College. Ames. Arthur Carpenter-Assistant Superintendent and Administrator of Instruction, State De artment of Public Instruction, Des Moines. Tom Wicltersham-Extension Animal Husbandinan, Iowa State College, Ames. Carrie Wise-Director of Office Training, Rath Packing Company, Waterloo. Lucile Tubesing-Instructor, Allen Memoral Hospital. School of Nursing, Waterloo. Harry Krieg-Chief of Police, Waterloo Police Department, Waterloo. Homar Greene-,Tool Designer and Past Director of Training. John Deere Manufac- turing Com any, Waterloo. Hu h Granfield-Safety Supervisor, Takin Brothers Freight Lines, Waterloo. E. Goff-Manager, Northwestern Rell Telephone Company, Cedar Falls. Mrs. Arvilla Jabusch-District Traffic Instructor. Northwestern Bell Telephone Com- pany, Cedar Falls. Mn. Leona Flynn-Chief Technician, Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo. G. M. Gardner-District Sales Manager, Braniff' Airways, Waterloo. Tait Cummins-Sports Director, Radio Station WMT, Cedar Rapids. Dale Van Eman-Attorney at Law, Parkersburg. W. L. Cassell-Professor of Electrical Izlnginuering, Iowa State College, Ames. Dr. Willis Wagner-Assistant Professor of Industrial Arts Iowa State Teachers Col- lege, Cedar Falls. Dr. Elisabeth Sutherland-Head of the Department of Home Economics, Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls. Mrs. Norma Budke-Personnel Director, James Black Dry Goods Co., Waterloo. Lester Wilson-American Institute of Business, Des Moines. Dr. Harry Guillaume-Head of the Department of Art, Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls. Dr. Fred Rolfs-Physician and Surgeon, Aplington. Mrs. Allen Platt-Ready-to-Wear Buyer, James Black Dry Goods Co., Waterloo. Margaret Stallman-Senior Instructor, Waterloo School of Beauty Culture, Waterloo. Warren Meade-Director of l-'rograin Development, Radio Station KWWL, Waterloo. Dr. LfMeyer Jones-Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology, Iowa State College, Ames. Niles Hollingsworth-Chief Architect, John G. Miller Construction Co., Waterloo. Gene ThornwManaging Editor, Waterloo Daily Courier, Waterloo. Bob Coughlin--National Studios, Waterloo. Mrs. Delia Amick-Director, Welfare Office for Butler County, Allison. T. Sgt. Margaret West-U. S. Navy Recruiting Substation, Waterloo. SFC Sylvia Hedges-U. S. Army Recruiting Station, Waterloo. M. Sgt James W. Hedges, U. S. Army Recruiting Station, Waterloo. M. Sgt. A. L. Schlimmer-U. S. Air Force Recruiting Station, Waterloo. BT1 Robert M. Chambers-U. S. Navy Recruiting Substation, Waterloo. M. Sgt. Charlie I-Iaas-U. S. Marine Recruiting Substation, Waterloo. Howard Girsch-Faculty Host, Parkersburg Public Schools, Parkersburg. Jean Ahlstrom-Faculty Hostess, Parkersbing Public Schools, Parkersburg. ,F . ASSEMBLY Assemblie MISS AHLSTROM, Hostess RALPH MELVILLE Kindergarten Registration REGISTERING HEALTH CHECK Freshman Da FUTURE FRESHMEN PARENT 'S NIGHT Program Music Hour ,,,,..,,, Music Department Introductions And Remarks ..... Mr. Reher Know Your School . . . . , . . . . . Panel Open House. . , . . , . .Individual Rooms AUDIENCE Refreshments. . . . . .Hot Lunch Room REGISTRATION PANEL Commencement Ma , 1954 STAGE SENIORS MARCHING IN REV. GILLETTE, REV. MacCORMACK, REV. REENTS THE CEREMONY BEGINS COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS BY DR. DONALD F. HOWARD GOODBYE TO THESE HALLOWED HALLS SITE or THE CEREMONY 55 JUNIOR SENIOR PAINTING OF EIFFEL TOWER DoN'T REACH on You wu..L LOSE AN ARM PASS THE RA-DISHES, PLEASE HE D TABLE-ELDON PETERS MC GIRLS' STAG LINE A ' BOYS' STAG LINE Ban quet BOYS' QUARTET-MINUS MUMPS JANSSEN 5? '.'W'l 1 SIDEWALK CAFE PARIS ART GALLERY 3 i BY JUNIORS VANCE DIXON BAND SOPHOMORE WAITERS AND WAITRESSES GARY AND LORI DANCING H0 Gary Buss, 1955 King Vicki Rewerts, Flower Girl, Scott Lange, Crown Bearer, Attendants-Cheryl Rogers and Curt Kyhl. Entering Margie and Gary Eldon Peters Master of Ceremonies Margie F1eshner,l955 Queen. 'CQ-F-' S Jolene Abkes. Flower Girl, Tim Sipe, Crown Bearer. Attendants - Donita Doe schc r and Bill Snittjer. 1954 King and Queen Janice Pruxsner and Gaylen Kupe rus. Mass Pep Meeting .Toe and Gaylen Carrying Greene Action in the Home-coming Game effigy . lr , 'J Gaylen Kuperus, 1954 King, Crowns Janice Prnusner, 1954 Queen, Crowns Gary Buss, 1955 King. Margie Fleshner, 1955 Queen. After Crowning King and Queen and Attendants. Partie SQUARE DANCING DON'T DROP IT WHAT ARE WE DOING NOW 7 GUESS WHO!! W HURR Y, HURRY, HURRYH The Fre hman Part SJ' CHANGING EATING Chri tma SHAVE BANG, BANG!! MISS BAIRD, ACCOMPANIST MR. GIRSCH LEADS GROUP SINGING. MR. STEWART RECEIVES GIFT FROM FFA THANK You 60 CHRISTMAS VACATION I BEGINS LET'S GO I I A K- ' , ffjx ' You TELL THEM, LOUIE HOME RUN K W COUNTY CHAMPS WE DID IT! COUNTY DID SHE MAKE IT ? EXCITRD FANS SECTIONAL DISTRICT First Second 62 FRONT ROW: Student Manager,Eldon Peters, Vernon Janssen, Gary Buss, Curt Kyhl, Bill Snittjer, Gaylen Jungling. SECOND ROW: Chuck Eilers, Ga len Ku erus. Lee Freeseman, Y P Jim Schultz, Joe DeGroote, Jim Riggs, Harvey Diekman, Coach Silkc. Bam The team had an outstanding season this year. They won the Butler County Tournament, Sectional Tournament, and finished second in the Conference. As we go to press, our team preparing to meet Waverly in the finals of the District. We will lose 5 Seniors this year. The remainder of the squad consists of 4 Juniors and 3 Sophornores. P'buIg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'bu.rg P'burg 49 Bristow 30 P'bu.rg 46 Shell Rock 58 P'burg 53 Allison 73 P'burg 76 Durnont 49 P'burg 54 New Hartford 49 P'burg 65 Aplington eo P'burg 57 Greene 48' P'burg 52 Clarksville 46 P'burg 42 Bristow 32 P'burg 56 Shell ROCk 36 P'burg 55 Allison 70 P'bu.rg P'burg Dumont New Hartford Aplington Greene Clar ksv ille Greene Dumont Allison Ac kley Grundy Center Iowa Falls Waverly FRONT ROW: Student Manage-r,Eldon Peters, Chuck Eilers,Lr-i- Frcesi-man, Jim Riggs, ,loi- lJ8GTO0ib, Harlan Oelman. SECOND ROW: He iko Re ine rs, James Burchard, Justin Nicklaus, Darryl Rc ints, Ronnie Wallbaum, Chuck Snittjer, Coach Silkc. Team s L, .WS MH? f-JJ . .f- M, 'K .J ki it 0 ,J I -I -JH WA' . w..,,,LN4M 1 E? kt I ka: Q' 'Y saw 25 B2 x X yfvlwi 9 2 ji ag Giga - ' '-R 5 ,:.,k, ,af 4' L? C9 if The FRONT ROW: Janice Jansen, Margie Fleshner, Carla Hosch, Marlys Menken, Connie Kyhl Pauline Henrichs. BACK ROW: Student Manager, Joyce Buss, Linda Ascher,Caroline Arenholz Sharon Faber, Byrna Wickers, Ellen Jungling, Delores Burch, girls enjoyed a successful season, finishing second in the conference. The overall season's record was ll to 5. Since we lose only two Senior's from the squad and have 5 Juniors, 7 Sophomores, and 5 Freshmen remaining, we expect to improve next year. Girls' basketball has a good following here in Parke rsburg. Since all schools in the con ference have girls' teams, the spectators always get to see a good girls game as well as a good boys' game. P'bU-rg Bristow P'burg 36 Shell Rock P'buTg She11ROCk P'burg 39 Allison P'burg Allison P'burg Z6 Aplington P b'-ITS DUm0Ht Girls' County Tournament P'burg New Hartford P'burg 48 Alligon P'bl-lfg Aplillgtfm P'burg 45 Dumont P'bUI'g Greene P'burg 35 Clarksville P'burg Clarksville Girls' Sectional Tournament P'burg Bristow P'burg 31 Janesville FRONT ROW: Janice Jansen, Margie Fleshner, Carla Hosch, Marlys Menken, Connie Kyhl Pauline Henrichs, MIDDLE ROW: Miss Derga, Chaperone, Linda Ascher, Caroline Arenholz Delores Burch, Sandra Folke rs, Janice Stoppelrnoor, Carole Reher. BACK ROW: Joyce Buss Student Manager, Bonnie Buss, Delores Hoogestraat, Sharon Faber, Byrna Wickers, Ellen Jung ling, Lynnette Alberts, Beverly Berends, Mr. Silke, Coach, CARLA MARGE BYRNA CONNIE JANICE MARLYS PAULINE FRONT ROW: Gaylen Kuperus, Bill Snittjer, Marvin Eilers, Larry Oldenburger, Vernon Janssen, Harlan Oelman. BACK ROW: Eldon Peters, Student Manager, He iko Reiners, Chuck Eilers, George Mulder, Curt Kyhl, Gary Buss, .Toe DeGroote, Jim Riggs, Gaylen Jungling, Harvey Diekman, James Burchard. Coach Silke. The Parkersburg High School baseball squad played a total of fifteen games .luring the spring and fall season. They came through with a fine record of twelve wins and three losses They won the Sectional Tournament by defeating Wellsburg. They won the first game of the district by beating Grundy Center, but loss in the finals to a fine team from Radcliffe They received two nice trophies, one for winning the Sectional Tournament and one for winning the second place in the conference. P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg SPRING FALL Clarksville 0 Bristow O Dumont 4 Aplington 7 Dike ll Wellsburg 4 Grundy Center Z Radcliffe 13 burg 'burg 'burg burg burg 'burg burg Dumont Bristow Aplington Shell Rock Geneva Aplington Waterloo fSacred Ht A mf. .f ii i A , P . ,.,,. H E gr ' . ' A .Q ,-Lh . ir , Q.W,'. i- 'E 1 1. 5 zff H QWLS? WE .L K 4 fm Y H, K 13 3 XR Q . in .., nl -I 'L .S I if J 155 X 4? jf J UA x X 'E l -ur -'WS if? -wwf 5 K A 9 ' 'lfwff-i . ff. Ji. fl' W 'iw I Y g 'W , , E H E Si 3 Vit' .:E :,i.,. :E lx YH: S J I x 9 5 K e K+ , el kg 3 fx Q Y Y 59 ,-W . M, . F1553 sg EL . .:5i .4fi.ifiV . 'S I K ,. if Wff?ifh iiklf' -Q., , W. isa .Li ' W 'D i'L22H,2fa.. .. .. m,l1 A . fi y ng gk., If 1:57 vii w w - xi ik? 5 h e if s-'mins I 5, if :T 5' ' .3 . 23 Q. T i. . f - ,Q ...-r. gm fig 1 -1 5 . . ww .. gif. ,. I .ww- f i .K 2 'lf -. .jfg ji, va' Cheerleader Dixie Dr ing Alternates HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS: Dixie Dring, Janice Pruisner , Marlys Ulfers, Donita Doescher, Norma Brandt, Alternate Ll . H. h Joyce Brocka, Joyce Knudson, Bethel Graham, Ardith Brocka. Janice pruisner Sharon Uliers. and Nancy Wahl. Donita Doescher Marlys Ulfers unior High HTC Entire FRONT ROW: Student Manager, Donald Haack, Evan Bennehoff, David Knock, Delbert Huisman, Alan Pruisner, Coach, Mr. Heller. BACK ROW: Kenneth Kyhl, Duane Wildeboer, Roger Doescher, Bill Hammer, Harry Buseman, Larry Pruisner, Gary Lumley, James Jansen. The little Panthers worked hard and learned fast, closing the 54-55vseason with a Z1 point win over Clarksville. The season was far more profitable than the score book shows. Invaluable experience was gained by the 7th and 8th grade squad members and all indications for a bigger and better basketball season next year. The success of any depends upon the hard work and co-operation of the entire squad. P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg P'burg Allison P'burg New Hartford Dumont P'burg Allison Aplington P'burg Green Clarksville P'burg Clarkf-ville Shell Rock P'burg Shell Rock P'burg Clarksville FRONT ROW: Donald Anderson, Evan Bennehoff, David Knock, Delbert Huisman, Elmer Re ints, Merle Schrage. SECOND ROW: Student Manager, Donald Haack, Duane Tjabring, Charles Penticoff, Bennie Stickley, Clarence Karsjen, Russell Simon, Bobby Cavin, Robert Abbas, Elmer Reints, Coach, Mr. Heller. THIRD ROW: Allen Pruisner, Kcnne th Kyhl, Duane Wilde boer, Roger Doescher, Bill Hammer, Harry Buseman, Larry Pruisner, Gary Lumley, James Jansen, First Bam quad Agriculture Department OATS TEST PLOT SENIORS ------ FARM MANAGEMENT 5 x 3 JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES ----- tk -FARM CROPS FRESHMEN ----- ANIMAL HUSBANDRY General Science C1355 Learning About Dry Cell. cience Department Mr. Heller Explaining Problem to General Science Class. Jim Working Out Experiment in General Science. Working Out Experiments in Biology. Curt and Gaylen Working Out a Physics Problem. Make it accurate! Mr. Heller Explaining Charts to Sophomore Biology Class. John With Supervisors. Aw TAKING TIMINGS IN OFFICE PRACTICE 'Nir- TRANSCRIBING IN SHORTHAND Commercial Departmente RF-IE ' - eeee ' OFFICE PRACTICE GRAPHS FILING 1 nm K TYPENRITINI3 TAKING DICTATION IN SHORTHAND -4 Hf Q CHRISTMAS SEAL PROJECT VOCATIONAI.. TYPING CLASS BOOKKEEPING CLASS OPERATING THE MIMEOGRAPI-I . OPERATING THF DUPLICATOR FEBSDJL-AJ.. I YPING CLASS TYPING LAB. 'IZ Homemaking Department I U N I O R S GETTING PICTURES FOR BULLETIN BOARD Q... S O P H O M O R E S COOKING -ref'--. F R E S H M E N PERSONAL GROOMING H' H-f ...v-,.. 4-v 'f F5952 Social Studies Department PERSONAL ECONOMICS CLASS , SENIOR GOVERNMENT CLASS JUNIOR AMERICAN HISTORY CLASS SOPHOMORE WORLD HISTORY CLASS .J MR. SILKE AND THE ADVANCED MATHEMATICS CLASS SOFTBALL BADMINTON Math and Physical Education MR. SILKE AND THE GENERAL MATHEMATICS CLASS MR. SILKE AND THE ALGEBRA CLASS PING-PONG NOON RECREATION PROGRAM TENNIS BAS KET BALL VOLLEYBALL Engli hand Driver Training SENIOR SPEECH WORK JUNIOR LITERATURE CLASS ...li , 1, SOPHOMORE CLASS DISCUSSION IN LITERATURE FRESI-IMEN BUSY READING LITERATURE --..,..... .. 76 MW HIGHWAY PATROL--ROBERT FOSTER ,.-,W NM. TESTING DRIVING ABILITY DRIVER TRAINING STUDENTS LOOKING AT MOTOR - I Junior Class Pla FOR WHOM THE TELEPHONE RINGS O N E A C T-P L A Y S Qin productionj JERRY BREAKS A DATE s . THE HAUNTED BOOK SHOP SPRING FORMAL ARE THEY ALL DEAD? FIXING UP - H , N Q 1 X '52 X ii , . , swf M' 1 I I x 5 f . gs. b .5 iz . 5 1 ' xx in ff E ep, if fl Iii ' A A ,iiaf 'Pg Q Q r' X4 ' N is Q if 1f'f'f1g' v f a I L J W +'ff'f- ,ff J ,.,.W wwf- - f X S, :J -'Q , ll!-kwa, 5 . kv t wr x 'S V 1 4' sw. six ii, 3 Q' . um' TRAGEDY .Wg . , A it -VE HY 45' P Yi jg Q' I QM 213: , , . gifilfi .W ' . ,:-f - 72 ' . QE 1'i'E '-.Q I : Qixf if h f- , as 2 Y J. Y . ,,,q Mwwgqlgi I EA' kS:N q,,,. - , .M W., 'N A -'JY 1-- ,LM ,, Mk I A W 4 ,- W? L , ,X W- , , . A. ignw gg . 4 r- 1 ,I 32, ,ff ' .f - . Q5 . ,K lg ig -' fi sf 1, 5 W is 'Q 5 -q 19 all , ..,.,,.Qx VIEWING THE FILM ADULT Adult home making classes this year studied advanced sewing problems, Classes were held each Monday night for eight weeks through January and February, from 7:30 until 9:30 P. M. There were Z5 members enrolled and attendance averaged about 20. Many types of garments were made among which were suits, dresses, coats, and blouses. Many new ideas in farming were discussed at the farmers evening school this year, About Z0 farmers attended ten regular class meetings and heard about the new practices in agriculture, The group learned a few things and had many a good hot discussion over the coffee which was served after each meeting. The greatest benefit received was through an exchange of ideas. EDUCATION XIIXQ- MISS AHLSTROM DEMONSTRATING PORTABLE MAC I-IINE ,1, we V, 3. Y-J x . vm- ' 1 , EE -.... Li , . ! JL., .4 -. - - ' 'W Mr. Arthur Evans and Class. Veterans' Farm Programs Veteran's farm training program was started in Parkersburg in January 1947 under Public Law 346 and is being continued under Public Law 550 for Veterans of the Korean War. Three classes are now in operation. The program is designed to provide intensive vocational training in farming, coordinated with the individual veteran's farming program and activities. The training is developed with due consideration for the size and character of the farm on which the veteran is working and to the needs of the veteran in the type of farming for which he is training. The major objectives of the program are to assist the veteran to: A. Become successfully established in farming. B. Produce farm commodities efficiently. C. Market farm products advantageously. D. Conserve soil and other natural resorces. E. Manage a farm business successfully. F. Maintain and use farm records and business accounts. G. Perform mechanical work in farming. H. Maintain a favorable home environment. 1 , Co-operate in community and other agricultural programs, The present instructors are James S. Spain, Jr.. H. B. Corder, Terrance J. Spain, and Arthur H. Evans, Mr, James S. Spain and Class. Mr. H. B. Corder and Group. . A Award Da 'Ki Q M. C. CURT KYHL SAFETY PATROL PERFECT ATTENDANCE N11 MR. VAN EMAN MR. MULDER ADDRESSES GROUP ON VETERANS' DAY. 82 illllll TOP TALK Opening Da wwf 1 4 w A Ms SPEAKS. 'Ur 4-nd.-. 5 'in Jw. MISS BAIRD LEADS GROUP SINGING Booster Page Axe . fx Wyiffwkj QR lS1ZMi,ffjg,MfMMm WL Q24 YWW wx ZAEEQ' Wig J- QL, 9M gwffajfggg QWQ W-W. Mf1,,! Q.R? yWyWfJfWQ?WgXg'fj5QM ffffgx M X M 71 256 942 Qbfgwii 4233 k5lf,gZgZ0w Mgifgw is Egfiyixa f WWW W T6 25 Mfg A . MW EQWM X 2f'gZ1 2gjl'uQf M91 Dm ffwfv Sfffmpiqqm Qlligjagbfy W ENWW mfg 15? MMM ,WWQMWJIW iw Zwzu, Emffim fi2f'3E MZ2Q9Hf'f-Q ffm Q ' QW 4 W 2 Q M5 . fam XWXGWWW ami Q E W M NW . U- f5G4.Ja M ' ,W WW 49 WQ 1-'WB WLM J , 01 Z,-1 QW Wd Www QW? ' W w 5' 4.4...z21fM. uw KAW, 5.550 WALSWORTH un..,..,r..a a. anna b wnuuonm noni Photographs Baby Portraits Graduation Photos Wedding Photographs Family Groups A Little Note To The Spring Bride - - While Planning Your Wedding We Sincerely Hope That We May Be Chosen As Your Wedding Photographer NATIONAL STUDIO Dial 4617 515 Lafayette Building Waterloo, Iowa All School Activity And Senior Photographs By National Studio Pioneer Hi-Bred Seed Corn The Quality Hybrid Pioneer Hi-Bred Corn Company Des Moine s , Iowa FABER'S INSURANCE AGENCY Congratulations andy Best Wishes To The Senior Class of 1955 For Better Insurance Faber's Insurance Agency Phone Office 3601 Residence 2691 HEINE. IMPLEMENT COMPANY Complete Line of Sales and Services McCormick-Deering Farm Equipment International Motor Trucks and Refrigerators Phone 3331 KN Everything in Build OCKS LUMBER CO MPANY ing Supplies Phone 4552 PARKERSBURG PRODUCE Congratulation a AND HAT CHERY Poultry Service Poultry-Eggs Waynes Feed-Remedies Baby Chicks Sam Kuperus , Proprietor Phone Office 4-31 1 Residence 4722 KY nd Best Wishes To The Senior Cla ss of 1955 We Solicit Insurance Of A11 Kinds Automobile-Life-Fire Tornado-Hail Branch Office At New Hartford NSU 48PS R44'Q ' 5 amz: Q- 5 'mx ' 5 3 ,5 'VEMBE9' PAR KERSBURG STATE BANK HL CHEVROLET -BUIC K COMPANY Ok'd Used Cars Parkersburg, Iowa Dial 2611 CHURCHILL MANUFACTURING COMPANY If For Cleaning, We Have It Iowa Representative Mr, Otto Oberg 517 East Fifth Street Waterloo, Iowa Score in Healthff Drink WINTERS MILK From Central Iowa's Leading Dairy Your Visit Always Welcome At Our New Plant Winters Dairy Company Marshalltown, Iowa SPAHN AND ROSE LUMBER COMPANY For Complete Building Service One Piece Or A Cai-load Phone 3441 Parkersburg , Iowa , ,i, FERN CREAMERY COMPANY There Is No Substitute For Good Butter, All Fern Butter Is High Scoring, 92 and Above Fern, Iowa SELLS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Phone 699 Waverly, Iowa All Kinds of Construction Work ANDERSON HARDWARE The Store of Friendly Service Congratulations Seniors ANDERSON SKELLY STAT ION Tires-Batteries-Accessories Wheel Balancing Phone 4611 Parkersburg, Iowa ANN AND JERRYS Congratulations To Senior Class We Deliver Phone 2621 Electric, Plumbing, Heating Bottled Gas Service And Supplies H. j, Arends Phone 2453 Parkersburg, Iowa ARENDS MAN UFA CT URING COMPANY Manufacturers of Farm Equipment Parkersburg, Iowa Phone 2181 MR. JOHN E. BEHNKE CARRIE AND POI..LY'S Service That Satisfies Dining and Dancing Dial 23 11 Parkersburg, Iowa COAST TO COAST STORE Hardware and Houseware Dial 3251 Howard Knudson COLLINGS BARBER SHOP Why Not See Me Before Others See You ? Parkersburg, Iowa DREYER DRUG COMPANY Drug s-Paints-Wallpaper-Film The Rexall Store ENGELKES FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Dial 4531 Parkersburg, Iowa COOK'S D-X STAT ION Firestone Tires and Accessories Phone 3501 Parkersburg, Iowa ELLINGER MOTOR COMPANY Chrysler Plymouth And Dodge Trucks Dial 3201 Parkersburg , Iowa HARLEY'S FEED AND SEED Harley Mulder, Proprietor Nutrena-Rath Feeds Phone Office 546 1 -Residence 5583 Parker sburg , Iowa L. HEFFNER AND SON HOOK'S BODY AND FENDER SHOP Skelly Tank Wagon Service We Stand For Quality Work Phone 4272 Phone 4611-2161 Parkersburg, Iowa JOE 'S CASH GROCERY IOWA PUBLIC Phone 3 3 71 SERVICE COMPANY Parkersburg , Iowa PALMER BY-LO PARKERSBURG CABINET SHOP Fancy Groceries Cabinet Work Of All Kinds Meats-Vegetables-Fruits Ed E. Rewerts Dial 3621 Dial 4861 Parkersburg, Iowa Parkersburg, Iowa THE PARKERSBURG CREAMERY For Home Town News Complete Line Of Dairy Products And Printing It's Fresh Creamery Butter THE PARKERSBURG ECLIPSE Homemade Ice Cream Dependable Printer Since 1872 We Deliver PARKERSBURG FEED MILL AND JOHNST ON ELEVAT OR Grains-Feeds-Seeds Fertilizer-Coal Grinding -Hulling-Mixing Dial Mill 3341 Elevator 334-3 -House 3 34-5 CCW PARKERSBURG LOCKER' Complete Locker Service e Process For Home Freezers Phone 2083 Parkersburg, Iowa PARKERSBURG MOTORS Ford Sales and Service Phone 4621 Parkersburg, Iowa PAUL'S APPAREL Clothing And Shoes For The Whole Family PIERCE HARDWARE Plumbing-Heating-Wiring Bottle Gas-Television G. E. Appliances REN KEN IMPLEMENT C OM PAN Y Welding-Repairing FLOYD ROLFS M. D. Dial 2511 Parkersburg, Iowa CLAUDE SCHUCK Real Estate And Farm Loans Phone 2131 SCHUCK'S VARIETY STORE Buy It At Schuck's And Save The Difference SIMON CITIES SERVICE Cities Service Gas and Oil Ice Freight-Cities Service Tires On Highway 14 and 20 Dial 4121 Parkersburg, Iowa SMITH ELECTRIC AND TV Crosley-RCA-Arvin-Motorola TV Sales And Service Phone 2141 STANDARD SERVICE Gasoline and Oil All Kinds of Service Charles Norris Phone 2 091 For Prompt Delivery Of Standard Oil Products Call Harry Knock-3241 or john R. Stout-4771 Congratulations Senior Class of 55 STAR THEATRE Parkersburg Walt Rasmussen, Owner Always Happy To See You Make It A Habit. Take In A Movie Here. TREY 'S DEPARTMENT ST ORE Parkersburg, Iowa Phone 2421 UPT OWN CAFE Meals-Lunches-Short Orders Homemade Donuts-A Specialty Phone 3921 Parkersburg, Iowa VAN EMAN 8: MULDER Attorney's-At-Law Phone 4-421 Parkersburg, Iowa WAHL HARDWARE Everything In Hardware Phone 2261 Parkersburg , Iowa WAYNE'S MOBILGAS STATION Harley Schwerdtfeger Mobilgas Tank Wagon Service Phone 4922-4631 Parkersburg, Iowa FRED VAN TASSEL - JEWELER Fine jewelry Moderately Priced Watches-Bulova-Elgin-Hamilton Parkersburg, Iowa L, F, gl R. F, WATSON, D. D. S. Dentists Phone 3 231 Parkersburg , Iowa WAYSIDE INN Meals-Lunches-Short Orders Phone 2071 Parkersburg, Iowa WESTERN BUYERS References Stockyards National Bank South St. Paul, Minnesota Stations in Iowa Algona, Belle Plaine, Carroll, Delmar, Lyton, Guttenburg, Eat Enriched KLEEN-MAID BREAD AND TOWN TALK BREAD For Pep-Health-Energy Buy A Loaf Today fALTSTADT gl LANGLAS BAKING CQ Parkersburg. Hog Buyers for Packers Exclusively Waterloo Iowa S. P. Coburn, Manager ' HARLAN ANDREESSEN Dealer In Livestock Phone 34-90 Stout, Iowa JERRY ASWEGAN General Trucking Phone 4392 Stout, Iowa Skate Your Date At: AUKES ROLLER RINK Buck Grove CARL BERGMAN Buck Grove Dealer In Livestock Rath Livestock Feeds And Fertilizers Dial 23 00 Parkersburg, Iowa When In Water1oo....Visit BLACK'S N. E. Iowa's Greatest Store K, W. BRANDT Grain, Lumber, Coal, Feed Seed and Custom Grinding Phone 34-91 Stout, Iowa BUCK GROVE CREAMERY AND GROCERY Manufacturer of Premium Quality Butter Dilley and Woodcock Phone 23 O9 Parkersburg , Iowa BUCK GROVE PRODUCE CO, Cash Buyers of Poultry and Eggs Licensed Culling, Worming Debeaking and Vaccinating Also Service Work Dial 49F3 1 Art Mille r-Aplington Congratulations Class Of 1955 Reminder: Faulty Vision Results In Refreshment Lower Achievements, Discomfort Unsafeness In School Or At Play Is A Good Idea On The job While Driving Drink DR. C. R. CHURCH, OPTOMETRIST Grundy Center, Iowa COCA-COLA DIX AND RAWDON GALPIN ELECTRIC SERVICE International Harvester Farm Equipment-Refrigeration All Kinds of Wiring And Service Motors and Appliances Phone 90 New Hartford, Iowa Complete Bottle Gas Service HARMS ALL-GAS COMPANY K X E L A Complete Stock of Gas Appliances NEWS-MARKETS-SPORTS-MUSIC Allison, Iowa For Service Call Allison 3421-Collect LESTER CONCRETE PRODUCTS MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO Ready-Made Steps Ornamental Railings Septic Tanks jerry Aswegan- 4392 or Henry Oelmann-2292 Parkersburg, Iowa Northeast IoWa's jobber on Wheels 1922 Main Street Cedar Falls, Iowa Look For The Martin Bird For Quality Dial Colfax 6-1262 1 l A. D. MEYER Dealer in Livestock For Your Feed Lot Problems Contact C.E. Dueker, Div. Mgr, Webster City, Iowa Home Plant M8zM Livestock Products Company Phone 2807 Minerals, Vitamins, Drugs, Balancers Eagle Grove, Iowa 1 . X w i P I , HAROLD RADEMAKER F I General Trucking Seed Corn Spray Chemicals Fertilizer Phone 3493 J. M. HUNT 8: SON Ackley, Iowa Stout, Iowa SHEPHERD'S FLOWERS Kr GIFTS Flowers For All Occasions Phone 215 Grundy Center, Iowa SINCLAIR GRAIN COMPANY We Buy And Sell Grain And Feed Phone 2806 SMALL Sr SONS Lincoln 8: Mercury Dealer Waterloo, Iowa STOUT AUTO COMPANY Chevrolet Automobiles J. I. Case Farm Machinery Complete Line Of Hardware Stout, Iowa UHLENHOPP SALES Your An Auction Every Thursday Varsity Cleaner No Consignment to Large or Small Western Cattle For Private Sale Agent At All Times SCHUCKS VARIETY STORE Phone 9 Approved Sanitone Service Aplington, Iowa WATERLOO TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE Drink 3 Glasses Of Milk A Day I. M, Fifield, Owner 225 E. 5th Street WALNUT DAIRY FARMS Waterloo, Iowa Royal Typewriters A, B. Dick Duplicating Machines And Supplies CHAS. WILLEKE gl SONS Concrete Blocks and Drain Tile Cement, Sand and Coal Phone 63 Aplington, Iowa WE THE CLASS OF 1955 WISH TO THANK THE ADVERTISERS WHO HAVE MADE THIS VOLUME POSSIBLE.