Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1946 volume:

THE REFLECTOR Paxton Community High School Paxton, Illinois Circus Edition The Class of 19 4 6 vnrnf2 TS vpywotf vuvp u {nr?'y vrtsaSvvraj y ay X3QNIHHJL dOX om 3HX . . . R Jjlectosi Neil Piper, Sports; Marilyn Robinson, Business Manager; Kay Novak, Organizations; Jean Latimer, Art; Joyce Heacock, Assistant Editor; Pat Henry, Editor. The Navy claimed two of our staff, Neil Piper and Robert Lateer. Because it was so late in the season, the work was completed by the rest of the staff. We wish to thank Marjorie Peabody for her assistance with the typing. 7«e Qa eieAia Changes occur often under the “big top” and one of the newest is the installation of a new cafeteria. It is located in the old farm mechanics room at the east end of the first floor. The room is attractively decorated in blue, tile red, cream, and natural woodwork. Twelve tables seat approximately one hundred students at a time, and from one hundred twenty to one hundred thirty take advantage of our new cafeteria daily. The meals are planned by Miss Scott, one of our ringmasters, and are prepared by three paid cooks. Meal tickets are sold to students, making each meal cost fifteen cents. Those who eat here irregularly are charged tweny cents per meal. This money together with Federal and State aid makes the cafeteria self-supporting. With a new addition which will be added to the west wing of the present building, we will have something about which everyone has dreamed—a swimming pool! It will also have several class rooms, an agricultural shop, a band room, music rooms, and space for physical training. The “big top” will be bigger and more spectacular than ever in the near future. All this added to the “big top” will make our “circus” one of the best. SenicvU . . . Having reached our goal, we entered the center ring with a loud roar. The letters were won by Maurice Adams, “Vince” Graham, Carl Martin, Neil Piper, Aaron Rasmussen, Kenny Watkins, and “Hap” Wheeler. Under the direction of Miss Bear, the spot light had shifted fully on us. Kenny Watkins, president; Joan Samuelson, vice-president; Irene McGauley, secretary; Mary Ann Beckstrand, treasurer; and Alberta Fancher and Neil Piper, “Guardians of the Big Top” representatives; kept all of us in tact. “Vince” Graham served as “Circus Boss” and Marjorie Peabody, as secretary-treasurer. Our work under the Big Top almost finished, we presented our last, grand performance of 1946. On May 10 the Juniors entertained us at the Junior-Senior Prom. Our career as circus performers ended with Baccalaureate Service on May 26 and Commencement on May 28. The ringmasters sighed with relief as we tigers filed from the ring. It was a sad September 1942 when we tiger cubs entered the cage of P. C. H. S. We caused our trainers, Miss Gracen and Mr. Bidner much anxiety as we tried to gain a place in the show with Neil Piper president; Kenny Johnson, vice-president; Marilyn Robinson, secretary; Shirley Dale, treasurer; and Darlene Larson and Don Smith; representatives to the “Guardians of the Big Top”. With Don Smith, president; Evan Peterson, vice-president; Joyce Lea Heacock, secretary; Anna Teter, treasurer; and Joan Samuelson and Everett Given, student government representatives; we almost gained a billing under the Big Top. Three of our cubs, Shirley Weburg, Ruth Woolridge, and “Vince” Graham, aided our cause by gaining admittance into the acrobatic field. Our coaches for the season, Miss Swinford and Mrs. Anderson, were very glad to see us move on. Our goal before us, we opened our season with a roar, “Ever Since Eve”, coached and coaxed by Miss Watkins. Our leaders, Kenny Johnson, president; Kenny Watkins, vice-president; Darlene Larson, secretary; Pat Henry, treasurer; and Marjorie Peabody and “Vince” Graham, student government representatives; were kept busy the whole season. “Vince” Graham, Carl Martin, Neil Piper, Aaron Rasmussen, Charles Sandstedt, Kenny Watkins, and “Hap” Wheeler received letters for outstanding performances. Irene Streeter and Everett Given were both officers on student government. We had Ruth Woolridge and Shirley Weburg as our agile acrobatic leaders once again. We closed our season with a grand perfor-ance by entertaining the seniors at a Junior-Senior Prom on May 11 with Mrs. Trigg and Miss Scott begging for mercy. WATKINS, KENNETH Transferred from Fisher Community High School—2 Junior Flay—3 Class Vice President—3 Class President—4 Basketball—3, 4 R R A.—2 Senior Flay BECKSTKAND,M ARY ANN Blue and Gold, Art Editor— 2, 3 4 Glee Club—1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus—1, 2, 3 A Cappclla—3, 4 ( lass Treasurer—4 Home Nursing—2 HENRY, FAT Glee Club,—1 Drama Club—1 Blue and Gold—2 Editor—3 (.'lass Treasurer—3 Home Nursing—2 REFLECTOR—Editor Math Club—4 Senior Flay NOVAK, CATHERINE Blue and Gold—1, 2, 3 R EFFECTOR—4 Drama Club—1, 2 Glee Club—1, 4 Mixed Chorus—3 Senior Flay SAMUELSON, JOAN Student Council—2 Girl’s (dec Club—1, 3, 4 A Cappclla—3, 4 Mixed Chorus—1, 3, 4 Home Nursing—2 Ensemble—1, 3, 4 MeGAULEY, IRENE Blue and Gold—4 Cilee Club—1, 2 Mixed Chorus—2 Class Secretary—I HEACOCK. JOYCE LEA Blue and Gold—2, 3 REFLECTOR STAFF—Asst. Ed. Drama Club—1, 3, 4 Junior Flay Cilee Club— 1 Class Secretary—2 Home Nursing—2 Math Club—3 Senior Flay PIPER, NIEL Student Council—4 Blue and Gold—4 REFLECTOR-4 Junior Play Class President—1 Baseball—2 Football—3, 4 Basketball Manager—1 Math Club—3 EVAN PETERSON Class Vice President—2 Junior Play dec Club—2, 3, 4 A Cappella—3, 4 Hand—1 Mixed Chorus Senior Play PALM BERG, EDDIE dec Club—1, 2 F. F. A.—1, 2 WOOLDRIDGE, RUTH Blue and Gold—2 Drama Club—2, 3, 4 I )rama Club Contest-County—3 Junior Play Cdce Club—1, 2. 3, 4 Mixed Chorus—1, 2, 3, 4 Ensemble—1, 2, 4 Swing Hand—3, 4 A Cappella—1. 2. 3, 4 Cheerleader—1, 2, 3 Individual Music Contest—2, 3 Senior Play SMALL, GLORIA Drama Club—1, 4 Junior Play Glee Club—1, 3 Home Nursing—2 Homecoming Queen—4 Senior Play C A « WATSON, NORMA Glee Club—1, 2, 3 F. H. A.—4 YOUNG MARGARET ADELINE Drama Club—3 4 Glee Club—1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus—2, 3 Home Nursing—2 FROYD, DON Junior Play Glee Club—1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus—1, 2, 3, 4 A Cappella—3, 4 Band—1, 2 Manager-Baseball—1, 2 Football—4 Hoy’s Octette—3 F. F. A.—1 Senior Play GRAHAM, VINCENT Student Council—3 President —4 Junior Play (dec Club A Cappella Mixed Chorus Ensemble Baseball—1, 2 Basketball—2, 3, 4 Football—2, 3 Co-Captain— Math Club—4 Senior Play YVEBURG, SHIRLEY Glee Club—1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus—3, 4 A Cappella—3, 4 Cheerleader—2, 3 GRAHAM, THERESA Home Nursing—2 RASMUSSEN. AARON Glee Club—2 Football—3, 4 F. F. A.—I, 2, 4 ENGSTROM, PHYLLIS (dee Club—2 Transferred from Bainbridge High School, Georgia—2 JONES, VIOLA Blue and Gold—4 Glee Club—1, 2, 3 EHMEN, MILDA DOROTHY Transferred from Rankin Township High School—2 Glee Club—2, 3 F. H. A.—4 DALE, SHIRLEY JUNE Drama Club—2 (dee Club—1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus—1, 2, 3 Band—3, 4 Class Treasurer—1 JOHNSON, EDWARD Band—1, 2, 3, 4 junior Play LUNDBERG, BEVERLY Blue and Gold—1, 2, 3 Asst. Editor—4 Glee Club—1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus—1, 2, 3 A Cappella—3, 4 Ensemble—1, 2, 3, 4 Home Nursing—2 Senior Play WHEELER, DONALD Basketball—3, 4 Football—3, 4 T rack—3 Senior Play NAUGLE BETTY Glee Club—1, 2 Mixed Chorus—4 Home Nursing—2 F. H. A.—4 SMITH, MARY REA Transferred from Ludlow High School—3 Glee Club—3 Blue and Gold—4 NT LANKSTON, MARYJO Blue and Gold—4 Drama Club—1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play Glee Club-1 Senior Play FANCHER, ALBERTA Student Council—4 Drama Club—2 Glee Club—1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus—2, 3 Ensemble—1, 2 H OR RIDGE, FLORENCEJEANE Glee Club—2, 3 MARTIN, CARL Football—3, 4 Basketball—3 Home Coming King—4 LATIMER, JEAN Blue and Gold—2, 3 REFLECTOR—4 Drama Club—1 (dec Club—3, 4 Mixed Chorus—3 Ensemble—4 Band—I, 2 A Cappclla Home Nursing—2 Home Coming Queen—3 Senior Play ALDRICH. CHARLES WILLIAM Transfer from Kantoul Township High School—4 RICHARDSON. BARBARA ANN Transferred from Ludlow High School—4 LARSON. DARLENE Student Council—1 Blue and Gold—2, 3, 4 Drama Club—4 Glee Club—1, 2. 3. 4 Mixed Chorus—1, 2, 3, 4 Ensemble—2 Band—1. 2. 3, 4 Swing Band—3, 4 Individual Music Contest—3 Class Secretary—3 Math Club—3 A Cappclla—3, 4 Senior Play yftQA ojudb (tieii; (f,1 ROBINSON, MARILYN JEAN Class Secretary—1 REFLECTOR—4 Drama Club—2, 3 RICH. MARGARET Transferred from Parker High School—3 NELSON, KATHLEEN (dee Club—1, 2 Blue and Gold—3 MYHRE, BYRON Transferred from Biloxi High School—4 Band—4 Swing Band—4 A Cappclla—4 (dec Club—4 Senior Play PEABODY, MARJORIE ELAINE Student Council—3 Secretary-T reasurcr—4 Blue and Gold—2, 3 Drama Club—1, 3 Glee Club—1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus—2 A Cappella—3, 4 Ensemble—1, 2, 3, 4 Home Nursing—2 Senior Play TRIBBEY, EDYTHE Airplane Club—2 Blue and Gold—4 WATSON, OSCAR Transferred from Ludlow High School—3 RUST, DOROTHY Drama Club—1 Glee Club—1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus—3 A Cappella—1, 4 Home Nursing—2 Senior Play JOHNSON, KENNETH Blue and Gold—3 Class President—3 Patrol—1 Math Club—3 F. F. A—1 Senior Play ADAMS, MAURICE Junior Play Glee Club-—3 Basketball—2, 4 FORBES, PAULINE Glee Club—1 TETER, ANNA LOUISE Transferred from Assumption 1 Class Treasurer—2 Drama Club—3 Blue and Gold—4 Senior Play ERICKSON, CARYL Blue and Gold—3 Glee Club—1, 4 Home Nursing—2 BEATTY, MARY DELORES Tranfer from Thorton Township High School—3 GRADUATES IN SERVICE JAMESON, ROBERT LATEKR, ROBERT LEECH, DONALD MARTIN, CARL SWANSON, ROBERT Peep. xU Mve Jiaekl 0 0 MAURICE ADAMS—Its a great plague to be too handsome a man! CHARLES ALDRICH—I hurry at my own convenient speed. DELORIS BEATTY—She travels fastest who travels alone. MARY ANN BECKSTRAND—It’s a quiet mouse who gets the cheese. SHIRLEY DALE—She’s a bashful girl, we guess. MILDA EHMEN—She’s another one of the silent kind who never let’s us know what’s in her mind. PHYLLIS ENGSTROM—A Spanish genius—almost. CARYL ERICKSON—I was born for something—what is it? ALBERTA FANCHER—My size is no measure of my liveliness. PAULINE FORBES—Her smiles are many, her frowns are few. DONALD FROYD—To flunk is human, to pass, divine. T PIER ESA GRAHAM—Man delights her not. VINCENT GRAHAM—All great men are dying; I don’t feel well myself. JOYCE LEA HEACOCK—Ever loyal, ever true to the work she had to do. PATRICIA HENRY—A buddy to everybody. FLORENCE HORRIDGE—Like a star she sparkles—on her third finger left hand. EDWARD JOHNSON—I never worry about my lessons—they’re in my books. KENNETH JOHNSON—Brain power is not measured by the size of the head. VIOLA JONES—A whiz at type—and other things. MARYJO LANKSTON—Give me action, I love it. DARLENE LARSON—She’s not afraid of man or devil—just snakes. ROBERT LATEER—Attention! The admiral arrives! ! JEAN LATIMER—If all blondes were like Jeanie, then we’d say, gentlemen prefer blondes anyday. BEVERLY LUNDBERG—If silence were golden, I’d be dead broke. CARL MARTIN—His friends are many, his foes, are there any? BYRON MYHRE—Like the north wind, he blusters all day long. IRENE McGAULEY—I remember a mess of things, but none distinctly. BETTY NAUGLE—Watch! I may do something yet. KATHLEEN NELSON—A certain fellow from Buckley is her meat. CATHERINE NOVAK—True to her work, her word, and her friends. EDDIE PALMBERG—Meet the future president. (Of what?) MARJORIE PEABODY—Superiority is a senior’s privilege. EVAN PETERSON—A grade! A grade! Ye gods, give me a grade! NEIL PIPER—A lion among the ladies is he. AARON RASMUSSEN—A quiet man, but quite a man. MARGARET RICH—Speech is great but silence is greater. BARBARA RICHARDSON—’Tis good to be merry and wise. MARILYN ROBINSON—This girl has brains enough for us all. DOROTHY RUST—Tho’ she be little, she is fierce. JOAN SAMUELSON—Don’t worry—studying won’t cause my death. GLORIA SMALL—Like the Northwest Mounted, she always gets her man. MARY SMITH—Always pleasant, and with a smile for everyone. ANNA TETER—Her blush is beautiful but sometimes inconvenient. EDITH TRIBBEY—A maiden never bold of spirit. KENNETH WATKINS—Brown hair, blue eyes, a Romeo in disguise. NORMA WATSON—Life is long and I am short. OSCAR WATSON—He knows a lot he just can’t think of it. SHIRLEY WEBURG—Good things come in little packages. DONALD WHEELER—Blessings on thee, little man. RUTH WOOLF)RIDGE—Life to her is one sweet song. MARGARET YOUNG—Her every movement is a spring and a bound. P apJtectf. . . “Peanuts, popcorn, crackerjacks! I’ve been selling these for ten years tramping around until my feet are so sore I can hardly stand it. It surely is nice to have the circus play Paxton today to celebrate the grand opening of Kenny Watkins. Home for Broken Down Debutants. There’s Kenny now, “Hi Kenny.” Oh well, guess he didn’t see me. “Peanut! How many up there? Eleven! Say that’s some family you—Hap Wheeler! What are you doing now? Coaching your own team at Ludlow? How are they? Little but mighty? Hey! there’s someone trying to get your attention. Why it’s Margaret Young! She must be on a leave of absence from her missionary work. I’d better amble on again. See you later, Hap.” “Fresh roasted peanuts! The band is doing a super job—Byron Myhre’s sweet trumpet—Darlene Larson and Ruthie Wooldridge’s clarinets are playing softly now while everyone is breathlessly watching the trapeze artist—Maurie Adams. He looks mighty neat swinging up there now that Peg Rich and Mary Ann Beckstrand did this new designing job on the Big Top. Yes sirree, mighty neat!” “Hi, there, Lum, I haven’t seen or heard from you in several years—not since I picked up the paper and read, ‘Redheads Battle. Illini Coed, Bev. Lund-berg, and St. Louis designer, Kay Novak, fight over possible turn out of Illinois-Notre Dame Game; however, Kay won when “Ears” Graham, Fullback for Notre Dame, scored the one and only touchdown of the game.’ I wish I could have seen that but we are always on the move around here. Where’s Dot Rust keeping herself these days? Is that so? Chambermaid to Van Johnson. Boing!” “Why Betty Naugle, hello! I thought you would be too busy to make it. Oh, didn’t have to cook for the threshers today? Good enough! Take a look at who is entering the ring—that neatly stacked bareback rider, Gloria Small. Well, got to get to work again or our business manager, Kenny Johnson, will start using his old one-two on me.” “Peanuts! My but that section of gold braid up there looks profitable. I think I’ll investigate. “Well, Bob Lateer, of all people, you’re pretty young to be an admiral. Isn’t that Carl Martin and Neil Piper with you? That gold braid nearly put my eyes out. Say did you know that Marilyn Robinson has her own school for women, Robinson’s school for Reformed Redheads? Professor Don Froyd has the largest enrollment in his Home Economics class. They boast that they can reform any redhead that enters; but I hear they have had quite a time with Caryl Erickson. Her best girl friend, Phyllis Engstrom, was just expelled because they discovered that her red hair was the result of Theresa Graham’s skill as a beauty operator. I’d better get back to work now, I have a lot of competition with Pauline Forbes’ cotton candy and I can’t afford to let her get ahead of me.” “Hey, Kids, move on”—why I do believe those toughies belong to Florence Horridge and the twin curly headed girls are Maryjo Lankston’s. “Here kids, the treats on me!” Now I’m almost out of crackerjacks. I think I’d better amble down and get some more. “Wait a second and I’ll walk with you, Aaron. Aren’t you Retting tired strutting around trying to keep order? How does it feel to be called Sheriff Rasmussen anyway?” “The show is getting good now. Look at that Edward Johnson is ringmaster of the center ring. Patsy Henry just brought her dogs in and is putting them through their paces. And take a peek over there! In Charles Aldrich’s ring, Milda Ehmen is having her ponies circle the ring while in Eddie Palmberg’s over there to the right, Kathleen Nelson is walking the tight rope. They are certainly strutting themselves for the old home town. Oh, by the way, Aaron, don’t forget to listen to the Quiz kid program Sunday night. Norma Watson is to be their guest star; a Hollywood talent scout found her a couple of years ago. I’ll be seeing you later.” “Well, if there isn’t Sally Teter. Hi Sally! I hear you are secretary to a football coach. What a profession! Did you know that Irene McGauley and Alberta Fancher have started an Advice to the Lovelorn, coast-to-coast hookup? I understand they have been pretty busy.” I think I’ll mosey over toward the entrance. “Peanuts, popcorn—Hi Viola! What are you doing these days? Is that so? Shirley, Barbara, Edith and you have your own stenographic agency—Jones, Dale Richardson and Tribbey? I understand your motto is ‘If you want to learn to type a letter the right way—go to Mary Smith’s agency—it’s better.’ Don't tell me you get any work that way, Oh, I see, that’s the idea.” “Say, look over there. Isn’t that a row of baby carriages? Looks as if someone is puttering around, too.I think I’ll see what is going on. Well! Marjorie Peabody, I wondered who had taken the job of baby tender for the matinee. Must be your love for children that made you apply. Say, look! Three aerilists just started to climb to the top of the tent. They look rather familiar. I think I’ll get a little closer, come on. Why, I didn’t know they had joined the troupe. They are DeLoris Beatty, Joan Samuelson, and Shirley Weburg, aren’t they? Oops! Jo just slipped—no, someone caught her. Oscar Watson! right on the alert, which is a blessing for her.” “I have to move along now. Take good care of the kids.” “Evan Peterson! What are you doing digging along the edge of the ring? Oh, I remember now, you’re finishing that W.P.A. project you started the last time we were here.” “Crackerjacks—Look out, lady, someone is falling down those steps to the bleachers! Joyce Heacock, I might have known and look what you did to Jean Latimer. Here, Jean, I’ll help you up, you have to be in good shape for the rodeo. After all, you have to keep up the kid’s enthusiasm over the cowgirls of the wild and woolly West. Better hurry! It is about time for you to go on.” “Yes sirree! Today certainly has been eventful. I’ve either stumbled on to or heard about all my classmates of 1946. I guess there are some advantages to this job after all.” Peanuts, popcorn, crackerjacks!’ GlaU Will . I, Maurice Adams, will my physique to William Shore. I, Charles Aldrich, will my horn-sticking ability to Larry Blue. I, DeLoris Beatty, will my curly hair to Jean Kingren. I, Mary Ann Beckstrand, will my fastidiousness to Denver Piatt. I, Shirley Dale, will my ready smile to Joy Lundberg. J, Milda Ehmen, will my quiet movements in the halls to “Fire Alarm” Tagg. I, Phyllis Engstrom, will my ability to drive to Beverly Kennedy. I, Caryl Erickson, will my package of gum to Mr. Rolfing. I, Alberta Fancher, will my two history books to Vera Reynolds. I, Pauline Forbes, will my ability to mind my own business to Myrna Hawk. I, Don Froyd, will my one woman complex to Howard Rhodes. I, Theresa Graham, will my quiet disposition to Beverly Hamm. I, Vincent Graham, will my interest in the fairer sex to Coach Galbreath. I, Joyce Heacock, will my smudge pot to Patti Hamm. I, Patricia Henry, will the keys to the Buick to my brother, Bill. I, Florence Horridge, will my lease of the spot on a certain curve to Joan Hapcnny. I, Edward Johnson, will my studiousness to Gene Van Antwerp. I, Kenneth Johnson, will my fighting ability to Paul Horridge. I, Viola Jones, will my speed in shorthand to Mildred Kuntz. I, Maryjo Lankston, will my Rantoul letter sweater to Norma Hollister. I, Darlene Larson, will my love for secrets to June Mattingly. I, Robert Lateer, will my loud voice to Don Smith. I, Jean Latimer, will my quiet, gentle ways to Bill Shinker. I, Beverly Lundberg, will my frequent trips to the office to Myron Hawk. I, Carl Martin, will my Ludlow affiliations to Jeannine Maxwell. I, Byron Myhre, will my talkative nature to Joyce Ford. I, Irene McGauley, will my height to Evelyn Weburg. I, Betty Naugle, will my ring to Joan Stagen. I, Kathleen Nelson, will my out-of-town dates to “Buzzie” Nuss. I, Kay Novak, will my love of the Irish to Helen Huber. I, Eddie Palmberg, will my blush to Marilyn Swanson. I, Marjorie Peabody, will my large vocabulary to Miss Bear. I, Evan Peterson, will my quiet laugh to John Samuelson. I, Neil Piper, will my jokes, such as they are, to Mr. Van Huss. I, Aaron Rasmussen, will my football ability to Doug Given. I, Margaret Rich, will my timid nature to Jim Swinney. I, Barbara Richardson, will my place at the Ludlow dances to Doris Watson. I, Marilyn Robinson, will my 4 A’s to Maurine Rutledge. I, Dorothy Rust, will my interest in the Merrimac’s to Jack Swinney. I, Joan Samuelson, will my pep (outside of P. E. class) to Truman Swan. I, Gloria Small, will my one piece, “In the Gloaming”, to Marilyn Frederick. I, Mary Smith, will my neat coiffure to Kenneth Ogle. I, Anna Teter, will my Lady-like manner to Patsy Steiner. I, Edith Tribbey, will my friendliness to Marilyn Heicher. I, Kenneth Watkins, will my flirtations manner to Jane Merrimac. I, Margaret Young, will my spiritual guidance to Bob Cottrell. I, Norma Watson, will my profound silence to Jannie Stevens. I, Oscar Watson, will my store of knowledge to “Fifi” Merritt. I, Shirley Weburg, will my slight stature to Stanley Cornelison. I, Donald Wheeler, will my harem to Jack McCabe. I, Ruth Wooldridge, will my independent spirit to Mr. Stenson. —We, the class of 1946, will our sincerest sympathy to Mr. Swinney at the loss of our presence. fjustiosi'i . . . ffutUOSl GIgAA, cJiatoSUf, The ponies gave their first performance on November 19 under the billing, “A Little Bit of Honey”. The cast was neatly groomed by Miss Watkins. During the entire year, the herd was headed by Jack Swinney, president; Don Smith, vice-president; Joan Griswold, secretary; Mona Stagen, treasurer; and Margaret Anderson and Jack McCabe, representatives to the “Guardians of the Big Top”. Next followed Jane Merrimac and Norma Hollister, the agile bare-back riders, who led many performances of the acrobats. Larry Blue, Bob Cottrell, Eddie Dickey, Bill Harrington, Myron Hawk, Jack McCabe, Bud Merrimac, Howard Rhodes, Dick Smith, and Don Smith received letters of award for outstanding exhibitions. The ponies were well represented in the student government by Bob Cottrell as first vice-president and Don Smith as second vice-president. For their closing performance of the season, the class was the charming host to the seniors at the annual Junior-Senior Prom on May 17. The members were under the capable direction of Mrs. Trigg and Miss Scott. Junior Class First Row: Anderson, Louise; Anderson, Margaret; Beckman, Robert; Blue, Larry; Boyer, Norma; Bricker, Virginia; Brison, Beverly; Brown, Annabelle; Burklund, Jean. Second Row: Burklund, Lemuel; Cameron, John; Carson, Kathryn; Cleary, Patricia; Cottrell, Robert; Custer, Raymond; Dickey, Edward; Griswold, Joanne; Gustafson, Irene. Third Row: Hamm, Patricia; Hanson, Doris; Hapenny, Joanne; Harrington, William; Hawk, Myron; Hileman, Wayne; Hollister, Norma; Horridge, Julia; Horridge, Paul. Fourth Row: Huber, Helen; Ingold, Virginia; Jayne, Julietta; Karr, Donald; Kelley, Wilbur; Kuntr, Mildred; Lundeen, Gordon; Mattingly, June; Merrimac, George. Fifth Rote: Merrimac, Jane; Merritt, Charles; Miller, Robert; McCabe, Jack; Natterstad, Wayne; Nelson, Stanley; Nuss, Stuart; Ogle, Evelyn; O’Hare, Pat. Sixth Row: Piatt, Mary; Plackett, Robert; Reynolds, Vera; Rhodes, Howard; Rich, Mary; Rut- ledge, Maurine; Saldeen, Vernon; Schaeffer, Janet; Siddens, Aldora. Seventh Row: Smith, Dick; Smith, Don; Stagen, Mona; Swinney, Jack; Sypult, Evelyn; Thompson, Howard; Tieman, Phyllis; Van Derryt, Harold; Watson, Doris. Eighth Row: Weburg, Evelyn; Yates, Robert. Absent for Picture: Swanson, Lee; Varner, Betty. SofdtosMXVie GIgM, Jiutosuj, The keepers of the elephants, Miss Rasmussen, Miss Leslie, and Mr. Stem son, watched with pride as Bob Rasmus, president; the lead elephant, masterfully brought John Mabry, vice-president; Barbara Redenius, treasurer; Mary Lou Johnson, secretary; and Sally Burton and Dwight Rutledge, representatives to the “Guardians of the Big Top”; into the ring. Not to be surpassed by the ponies, the elephants also featured a bare-back rider (cheerleader), Jannie Stevens, and Harold Nuss received an award for outstanding acrobatic achievement. First Row: Albrecht, Elinore; Anderson, Evelyn; Anderson, Marilyn; Anderson. Wanda; Arnold, Rita; Berg, Betty; Bond, Dolores; Bonnen, Shirley; Brady, Jerry. Second Row: Breeden, Mary; Buhrmaster, Betty; Burklund, Arnold; Burklund, Arlys; Burton, Sally; Carleton, Donald; Carlson, Hubert; Charles, Betty; Copeland, Lela. Third Row: Cresse, Reed; Dillman, Ralph; Ford, June; Frederick, Jo Anne; Frederick, Marilyn; Graham, Rose; Gunning, Lora; Gustafson, Allen; Hall, Carolyn. Fourth Row: Harrington, John; Hartman, Beverly; Hawk, Myrna; Hileman, Lois; Hyde, Pauline; Johnson, Carol; Johnson, Mary Lou; Jones, Verna; Kennedy, Beverly. Fifth Row: King, Donna Lue; Kingren, Jean; Lind, Carl; Lindauer, Robert; Logan, Billie Jean; Mabry, John; Niccum, Gene; Nuss, Edward; Nuss, Harold.. Sixth Row: Okey, Warren; Olson, Alfred; Parker, Dottie; Peterson, Palmon; Piatt, Denver; Pickett, Phyllis; Rasums, Robert; Redenius, Barbara; Rutledge, Dwight. Seventh Row: Samuelson, John; Scarbrough, Larry; Smith, Wyllodene; Stagen, Joan; Stevens, Joan; Swanson, Cynthia; Swanson, Marilyn; Tappan, Margaret; Terrill, Everett. Eighth Row: Thomas, Bette; Wolfe, Daryl; Woodworth, Margaret; Young, Nelle Rose. Absent for picture: Beatty, Russell Pierce, Jack Sypult, Norma Fancher, Robert Riggle, Jerry Tagg, Stanley Munt, George tf-teAhmett . . . FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY As the little green monkeys filed into the side ring, they were led by their president, Jim Swinney, who was aided by Stanley Cornelison. Jeannie Maxwell kept all the notes while Howard Robertson picked pockets to increase their funds. The representatives to the “Guardians of the Big Top” were Joy Lundberg and Dean Tieman. The very young monkeys were ably trained by Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Carlsten, and Mr. Van Huss. FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: Adams, Violet; Anderson, Arlene; Anderson, Kenneth; Anderson, William; Bentley, Phyllis; Bricker, Doris; Brinegar, William; Charles, Peggy; Connor, Robert. Second Row: Cornelison, Stanley; Dover, Edna; Duffin, James; Engdahl, Francis; Erickson, Phyllis; Fox, William; Galbreath, Gloria; Given, Douglas; Good, Gene. Third Row: Hamm, Beverly; Heicher, Marilyn, Hendershott, Marjorie; Hendrickson, Maurice; Henry, William; Henson, Leroy; Hickerson, Stuart; Ingold, Leroy; Johnson, Dorothy. Fourth Row: Johnson, Stanley; Johnson, Thomas; Kenner, Charles; Lawson, Dwayne; Lee, John; Lee, William; Linder, Roy; Lundberg, Joy; Maxwell, Jeannie. Fifth Row: Ogle, Kenneth; Palmberg, Ruth; Purtill, Jack; Reinke, Fred; Rhodes, Vera; Robertson, Howard; Rutledge, Charles; Shallenberger, Donald; Shilts, John. Sixth Row: Shilts, Marilyn; Shinker, William; Shore, William; Smith, Glen; Steiner, Patsy; Swan, Truman; Swinney, Jim; Tavenner, Tommy; Thompson, Alan. Seventh Row: Tibby, Joan; Tieman, Dean; Unzickcr, Pearl; Van Antwerp, Gene; Van Derryt, Erma Jean; Watkins, Dale; Weaver, Janet; Whitcomb, Damaris; Whowell, Marianne. Eighth Row: Chapelle, Janet. Absent for picture: Cork, Fay; Ehmen, Delmar; Ehmen, Donald; Ford, Joyce; Hanson, Harry; Hardy, Gene; Hunter, Jo Ann; Joyce, La Verne; Kirby, Dannie; Lee, Claude; Nelson, Sherman; Prewitt, Lurene; Richardson, Donald; Standstedt, William; Swenson, Eugene. (li+uj Ma JOHN J. SWINNEY— Principal of High School Superintendent of Schools William Jewell College A. B. University of Illinois M. A. BOARD OF EDUCATION William Overstreet, President John A. Watson Austin Sandstedt Carl Heacock Dr. S. B. Furby We take this opportunity to thank Dr. Wayne L. Hamm, who recently resigned, for his efficient and unrelenting efforts during the past 13 years as a member of the Board of Education. —The Reflector Staff JOHN J. VAN HUSS— Assistant Principal Student Council Advisor A ssista n t Coac h—Foot l a 11 Algebra I, General Science Biology Illinois State Normal University H K University of Illinois M. S. KLDER SWANSON CARLSTEN— A lge lira -Geometry Math Club Freshmen Advisor University of Illinois A. B. OLAV STENSON— Science Assistant Coach Sophomore Class Advisor Michigan State Normal College A. B. University of Michigan University of Chicago NEVA CAROL WATKINS— English III, IV Drama Club Junior and Senior ('lass Play 1 i rector Iverla Junior College Carthage College A. B. University of Wisconsin EMMA MARY RASMUSSEN— Commercial Sophomore ('lass Advisor University of Illinois B. S.. M. S. C. C. G A ERRE ATT!— Coach Boys' Physical Education Manual Training Eastern Illinois State Teachers College B. S. IRENE M. BEAR— History Reflector Advisor Senior Advisor Goucher College DePauw University A. B. University of Illinois M. A. EVELYN WYLIE BURTON— English I Spanish Freshman Class Advisor DePauw University A. B. University of Illinois ELSIE CROSBY TRIGG— Girls Physical Education Typing Junior Class Advisor Illinois State Normal University B. E. LET A IRENE LESLIE— English II—Latin Blue and Gold Advisor Sophomore Class Advisor Hardin College University of Missouri B. S. lucille McKinney Music Illinois Wesleyan University B. E. D. ROBERT L. ROHLFING— Agriculture F. F. A. Advisor University of Illinois B. S. ELIZABETH JANE SCOTT— Home Economics Lunchroom Supervisor Junior Class Advisor Illinois Wesleyan University B. S. Illinois State Normal University CAROL YOUNG— University of Illinois, B. S. MARIE LINDQUIST R. N.— Lake View Hospital Danville, Illinois Hte. Pnxxyiam of tfz Pax tost Gaminunitif JliCfh School emeus FIRST ACT SECOND ACT (FRESHMAN) (SOPHOMORE) English I English II Algebra I Geometry General Science Biology Manual Training 1 Ancient History Home Economics Latin II Latin I Agriculture II Agriculture I Manual Training II Home Economics (Foods) THIRD ACT FOURTH ACT (JUNIOR) (SENIOR) English III English IV Chemistry American History Spanish Civics Bookkeeping Physics Type Bookkeeping Shorthand and Type Type Modern History Shorthand and Type World History Business Arith. and Commercial Agriculture III Law Advanced Algebra and Solid Agriculture IV Geometry Spanish ACROBATS Jnaok In 1945 P. C. H. S. had twenty-four boys out for track. They worked hard and entered in two meets—a triangular one in Rantoul and the Wauseca League meet also held at Rantoul. In the triangular meet John Doty won the high jump, placed fourth in the discus throw, and third in the 440 yard dash. “Hap” Wheeler tied for third in pole vault. Bud Merrimac was fourth in the 100 yard dash and Jack Kenney made third in the mile. Although we didn’t win the Wauseca League meet we did have several who placed: John Doty won the high jump. Jack Kenney placed second in the mile; Bud Merrimac third in the 220 yard dash; Bob Cottrell fourth in the hurdles and fourth in the broad jump. “Hap” Wheeler tied for third in the pole vault and Jack McCabe placed third in the half mile. The six boys mentioned in the preceding paragraph received letters as a result of their hard work and determination. tf-ooiball The P. C. H. S. football team of 1945 was built from an earnest group of boys excellently coached by C. C. Galbreath. Many of the men were very light in weight (the back field average only one hundred thirty pounds), and that was a decided disadvantage. However, in spite of the fact that they did not win many games, the football team deserves much praise for the fighting spirt they showed throughout the season. In the opening game of the year Paxton won a decisive victory from Gilman. They defeated Drummer in their third game of the season, and tied 13-13 with Milford in their seventh. This years lettermen were “Vince” Graham, Carl Martin, co-captains; Jack McCabe, “Joe” Rasmussen, Larry Blue, Eddie Dickey, Bill Harrington, Neil Piper, Myron Hawk, Bob Cottrell, Bud Merrimac, Howard Rhodes, “Hap” Wheeler, Don Smith, and Dick Smith. THE SCORES Gilman 0 .. Rantoul 12 Gibson 12 .. Watseka 12 Paxton 18 Paxton 6 Paxton 20 Paxton 6 St. Patrick 12 Rantoul 47 ... Milford 13 ... Gibson 33 .... Paxton 6 Paxton 0 Paxton 13 Paxton 6 QaAhetbcdl Success was the key-note of the 1945-46 basketball season as can easily be proved by the record of seventeen wins out of twenty-two starts. This is exceptional when the size of the team is considered, as only one of the squad was taller than six feet. But, by the law of compensation, we had an excellent coach who knew how to make use of speed and an effective press defense. To all, the unrelenting determination of the team was most evident and certainly reaped benefits. Four of our games were won in the last four minutes and two, in the last minute. In our only overtime, with Gilman, the boys tallied six points in less than thirty seconds. In our first game of the season, we surprised Buckley by defeating them twenty-eight points. Meeting Gibson for the first tilt, we easily whizzed past them. Our two games immediately following the Holidays, with Milford and Watseka, were really thrilling events as both were decided by a bare one point. After a crushing defeat at the hands of Melvin, we brought home the Ford County Tournament trophy the following week. The Regional was held at Paxton and the entire event was high-lighted by upsets. First was the defeat of Urbana by Gibson. Next, Paxton defeated Rantoul. Urbana was the favorite and Rantoul was to be runner-up- Rantoul had previously defeated us in two regular season games so Coach Galbreath’s boys gave everything they had toward winning the game. The Champaign News Gazette said, “Paxton beat Rantoul in as fine a basketball game as one would care to watch. The Eagles fought every inch of the way, but Paxton, plying its speed to advantage, wore them down with a semi-press and a revolving offense for drives down the free throw lane and a .400 percentage in basket shooting.” However, after defeating Gibson three times, we were not able to repeat this story in the championship game. The senior lettermen for the year are “Maurie” Adams, “Vince” Graham, Captain “Kenny” Watkins, and “Hap” Wheeler. The under-classmen to receive letters are Bob Cottrell, “Bud” Merrimac, Jack McCabe, “Elzie” Nuss, and “Howie” Rhodes. So to Coach Galbreath and his boys we say, “Thanks for the super performances.” BASKETBALL SCORES Paxton 51 Buckley 23 Paxton 45 Rankin 29 Paxton 33 Gilman 24 Paxton 53 Gilman 49 Paxton 53 Gibson 26 Paxton 29 Rantoul 53 Paxton 46 Watseka 36 Paxton 46 LeRoy 40 Paxton 31 Paxton 50 Milford 30 Paxton 36 Milford 35 Paxton 30 Gibson 28 Paxton 40 Watseka 39 Paxton 68 Farmer C. 37 Paxton 35 Melvin 47 Paxton 32 Danville 61 FORD COUNTY TOURNAMENT Paxton 43 Cabery 41 Paxton 30 Gibson 26 Paxton 24 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Paxton 61 Onarga 31 Paxton 43 Rantoul 37 Paxton 34 Gibson 37 CHEERLEADERS ! ! For the first time in many years the cheerleaders were chosen by popular vote of the student body. At a result our school made one of the best showings at the County Tournament and the gals kept our fans hoarse through their tireless efforts. SIDE SHOWS GIgM. PlatfA. “A LITTLE HONEY” niors on November 19, 1945 DIRECTOR Carol Watkins Icrry Minton Aldora Siddens Albert Parker Caroline, “Scoots” Joanne Hapenny Diana Jane Merrimac Delores Megglehammer.... Helen Huber Tom Corning Jack Swinney Roger Minton Larry Blue Eve Tyler Maurine Rutledge Martha Minton Julietta Jayne Mrs. Simmons Beverly Brison Grandma Thornton Patti Hamm The Sure-Shot Man Wayne Natterstad “LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR” Presented by Seniors on May 10, 11, 1946 DIRECTOR Carol Watkins Wingy Vashki Kenneth Johnson Dora Vashki lean Latimer Flora Vashki Gloria Small Emil Vashki Byron Myhre Anna Vashki Ruth Wooldridge Biddy Brady Marjorie Peabody Mrs. Jones Tessy Vashki Luke Watson Evan Peterson Oswald Fredrick Kenneth Watkins Johnny Jones Mrs. Fredrick Kay Novak Mrs. Bixby Darlene Larson Maxey Donald Smith Judge Patrick Donald Wheeler Percival Ping Donald Froycl Grandma Vashki Beverly Lundberg Sarabelle Anna Teter Zuvabelle Dorothy Rust Dixie Jones Maryjo Lankston Student Council Believe it or not there’s really been more done under the Big Top this year than anywhere else. “Ears” Graham, circus boss, with his excellent staff consisting of Bob Cottrell, Don Smith, and Marjorie Peabody, has handled our daily performances with great success. Their assistants from the “menagerie” were Dean Tieman, Joy Lundberg, Bob Fancher, Sally Burton, Margaret Anderson, Jack McCabe, Neil Piper, and Alberta Fancher with Mr. Van Huss as advisor. These guardians of the Show People sponsored the Big Brother and Sister movement, “clowns” initiation, “circus” parties, Homecoming, outside talent programs, March of Dimes Campaign, discussion of the Big Top’s Sportsmanship code, movies for assembly, Clean-up and Courtesy Week, buses for out-of-town “acrobatic” performances, and the presentation of awards to our outstanding “performers.” They were representatives at the Illinois Student Council District meeting in Decatur, October 27, 1945, and Mr. Van Huss with his corps of officers attended the State Convention in Peoria, April 12, 1946. Lue and Qold More power to you, printers of the four-page “handbill” which stimulated so much interest in our circus! Your bi-weekly editions were considered tops by us performers. Pat Hamm ran this particular end of the show business and was assisted by Bev Lundberg. The rest of the “handbill” brigade were as follows: Joan Stevens, June Ford, Art; Neil Piper, Sports; Darlene Larson, Ruth Woodridge, Dottie Parker, Donna King, Feature Editors; Bob Beckman, Business Manager; Jane Merrimac, Circulation Editor; Marilyn Frederick, Music; Margaret Tappan, News Editor; Edith Tribbey, Viola Jones, Darlene Larson, Anna Teeter, Maryjo Langston, Mary Smith, Irene McGauley, Typists; Helen Huber, Mimeoscoper; Sally Burton, Wanda Anderson, Gloria Galbreath, Norma Sypult, Cynthia Swanson, Maurine Rutledge, Mary Rich, Mimeographers; Vera Reynolds, Kay Carson, Proof Readers. A few regular features of the paper were “Sooo Personal”, “Meet Your Seniors”, “Hollywood Column”, and “Sports”. biama Glub One of the most important positions in the “circus” is held by the barkers, spielers, or what have you. And here’s where they learn to ‘bark” in the most convincing manner. Myron Hawk led this group and was assisted by Jane Merrimac. Pattie Hamm was secretary-treasurer. Their chief objective was the attainment of case and poise in speaking before people and learning a little of the art of acting. Each Wednesday the group met with its adviser, Miss Watkins, to cultivate these talents by debates, both nonsensical and serious, impromptu speeches, chalk talks, prepared speeches, pantomimes, and readings. Two of the members, Maryjo Langston and Larry Blue, entered the district contest in Gilman on March ninth. Maryjo placed fourth in extemporaneous speaking, and Larry, seventh in oratorical declamation. Ike q. Jf. Step right up, Ladies and Gentlemen! We have here our newest side show of the Big Top. This is the place where you learn all about etiquette, personal improvement, first aid, child care, basic cooking, and remaking of clothes. The president of this new organization was Marilyn Anderson, and her assistant was Carol Johnson. Norma Hollister took the notes and Lois Hileman, the change. Miss Scott was the advisor. Anyone who had had Home Economics was eligible for membership. Regular meetings were held on the first Thursday of each month. The Future Home-makers in their first year of functioning held a Christmas Food and Gift Sale, Valentine’s Day Party, Spring Frolic, and as a community project, they made favors for the patients’ trays at the Paxton Hospital. Q. 4. A. And now we come to the F. F. A., Ladies and Gentlemen! The chief barker of this side show was Wayne Hileman with Stanley Nelson helping out when he became hoarse. Aaron Rasmussen was secretary; Bob Plackett, treasurer; Alan Gustafson, reporter; Warren Oakey, watch dog and Mr. Rolfhing, advisor. On December twenty-second the F. F. A. had a turkey raffle to raise funds for the annual Father and Son Banquet which was held on March twenty-second. They also organized a basketball team to play local clubs, and during the Freshman-Sophomore and Regional tournaments they, with the help of the F. H. A., sold refreshments. i e CONTEST ! ! District contest, Watseka, March 2, 1946. GROUP I Marilyn Frederick, Piano; Byron Myhre, Joan Frederick, Bob Yates, Cornet trio; Shirley Bonnen, Flute, Kenneth Ogle, Duggie Given, Boy’s low voice; Vernon Saldeen, Boy’s medium voice; John Samuelson, Boy’s high voice; Duggie Given, Trombone; Marianne Whowell, Tenor Saxaphone; Janet Weaver, Alto Saxophone; Byron Myhre, Cornet; Carl Lind, Tuba; Don Karr, Baritone Horn; Boy’s octette. GROUP II Maurice Hendrickson, Boy’s high voice; Carl Lind, Boy’s medium voice; Stan Tagg, French Horn; Sally Burton, Piano; Ruth Wooldridge, Girl’s medium voice; Aldora Siddens, Girl’s high voice; Janet Weaver, Julietta Jayne, Marianne Whowell, Jim Swinney Saxophone quartet; Darlene Larson, Ruth Wooldridge, Patsy Steiner, Kay Thilmony, Clarinet quartet; Girl’s octette. GROUP III Dottie Johnson, French Horn; Bob Yates, Cornet. District contest, Watseka, April 6, 1946. GROUP I A Cappella. GROUP II Concert Band. All those who placed in Group I will enter the sectional contest in Peoria, May 3rd and 4th. BAND ! ! Now the audience is settled and the band is marching in. Around the ring they go—drums beating and trumpets blaring, all under the direction of Mrs. Lucille McKinney. Sixty-five members, both grade and high school, strut their stuff. Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the concert band meets for practice. A group lesson plan on a rotating schedule is used to make our band one of the best in the Circus World. SWING BAND ! ! The Swing Band is the “big top’s” pride and joy. They appeared in the Minstrel Show, Service Club, R. E. A., Junior Play, Regional Tourney, school parties, assembly programs, Teen Town, and the Rantoul U. S. O. CHORAL DEPARTMENT ! ! Our four choral acts also deserve praise. The schedule for the different clubs was as follows: Girls’ Glee Club, Monday; Mixed Chorus, Tuesday; Boys’ Glee Club, Wednesday; A Cappella, Thursday. From the Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs, octettes were formed which went to the district contest. Jhe School yean. SEPTEMBER 5— Training begins. 10—“Monkeys” initiation. 13—“Menagerie” meetings. 21—First acrobatic performance of the year at Gilman. WE WON! “Ringmasters” at institute—no school. OCTOBER 4—“Menagerie” meetings. 8-13—Fire Prevention. 10—First issue of school paper. 12—“Big Top” closed—institute at Champaign. Homecoming party after Gibson game. 29— P.T.A. Hallowe’en party. 30— Teen Town’s Hallowe’en party. NOVEMBER 1—“Menagerie” meetings. 12—No school. Armistice Day game at Gibson. 12-17—Education Week. 19—Junior Play, “A little Honey”. Really good. 22-23—Thanksgiving vacation. 30—“Ringmasters” visiting—no school. DECEMBER 6— “Menagerie” meetings. 7— Outside talent program. 12— Christmas program—A Cappella choir sang. 13— F.F.A. party. 16—Another Christmas program—Band and A Cappella choir performed. 21—Vacation begins. JANUARY 7—Action resumed under the “Big Top”. 10—“Menagerie” meetings. 17-18—Semester exams! ! ! 22-25—Ford County Tournament. WON BY PAXTON! ! FEBRUARY 7—“Menagerie” meetings. 13— Piano contest. University of Illinois tests. 15—Dr. White, guidance advisor, spoke. 21-22—Minstrel Show. 26-28—Regional Tournament. MARCH 1—Championship game of Regional Tournament. 7—“Menagerie” meetings. 11- 15—Freshman-Sophomore Tournament. 14-16—State Tournament. 22— F.F.A. Father and Son Banquet. 29—School party. APRIL 4—“Menagerie” meetings. 6—Band contest at Watseka. 12- 13—Student Council convention at Peoria. 15— Freshman-Sophomore track meet at Rantoul. 16— Normal Glee Club here. Varsity track meet at Onarga. 19-22—Easter vacation. 23— Freshman-Sophomore track meet at Gilman. 26—Track meet with Gibson here. MAY 1—Rantoul track meet here. 3— Awards banquet. 4— Music contest at Peoria. 10-11—Senior play “Love Your Neighbor”. A great performance. 14— Rantoul Freshman-Sophomore track meet there. 17— Junior-Senior Prom. 22—Class Day. 23-24—Senior Exams! ! Oh! for a B average. 26—Baccalaureate. 28—Commencement. 28-29—Semester tests! ! What a bother! 31—Received the sad news. Abrahamson, Maurice Adell, Albert Adkins, Samuel Amerman, Arnold Allen, Gene Amerman, Betty Amerman, Walter Anderson, Cecil Anderson, Cyril Anderson, Frank Anderson, Glen Anderson, Glenn Anderson, John Anderson, Julian Anderson, Kenneth Anderson, Robert Paul Anderson, Virgil Anderson. William Baker, Frank Bankson, Robert Barr, Harold Bayles, Dale C. Beckstrand, Delbert Belson, Lenard Belton, Harold Bentley, Paul Blackford, Ruth Bloomquist, Noble Booth, Robert Bresee, Loren Bridwell, Jack Brunton, Howard Buchanan, Lyle Burkard, Alva Burkard, Clyde Burklund, Glen Burklund, Raymond Burklund, William Callison, Glenn Campbell, Charles Canney, Wayne Carleton, Frank Carlson, Arnold Carlson, Eugene Carlson, Lee Carlson, Leslie Carlsten, Albert Clouse, Donald Cook, Glenn Cooper, William Corbly, Ray Cornelison, Charles Cornelison, John Cornelison, Harold Cornell, Wendell Cottrell, Richard Curran, John Service. Curran, Thomas Custer, Jack Davis, Brooks Danielson, Evan Danielson, Walter Doty, John Dougherty, Kenneth Duggins, Robert Dunnan, James Dunnan, Weaver Eagan, William Earnest, Samuel Erickson, Jack Pager, Richard Farley, John Fields, Everett Flannigan, James Foster, Earl Foster, Norma Fox, Bertha Frederickson, Vennum Froyd, Robert Gavert, Paul Gregerson, Richard Griswold, William Gurley, Del mar Gustafson, Howard Gustafson, Robert Hales, Noel Hamm, Barbara Hammerstrand, Herschel Hanson, Earl Hanson, Helmar Hanson, Maurice Hartman, Frederick Hasler, Elwin Hayes, Ronald Hayes, R. Watson Henry, Leon Hedrick, Gail Hendershott, George Hiner, Donald Henricks, Andrew Hill, Albert Hill, Howard Hill, John Holley, Lyndall Holverson, Delmar Houston, George Hustedt, Kermit ingleman, Charles Ireland, John Jayne, James Johnson, Adrian Johnson, Dorothy June Johnson, Gilbert Johnson, Glen Johnson, Gordon Johnson, Harold Johnson. Harry Johnson, Howard Johnson, Lester Johnson, Noble Johnson, Phillip Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Robert Johnson, Russell Johnson, Russell Johnson, Warren Johnson, William Jones, Kenneth Judy, William Karr, Alan Karr, Delbert Keefe, Dan Kegley, Vernon Kellar, Fred Kenner, Robert Kenney, Robert Kenney, Jack Killip, Devore Kirk, Austin Kirsche, Robert Klover, Richard Koerner, Robert Lankston, Wayne Larson, Peter Larson, Ronald Larson, Roy Lateer, John Lateer, Robert Latimer, Harry Lee, Arthur Lind, Carl Lindell, Phillip Lundahl, Allan Lundeen, Merle Magnuson, Arnold Magnuson, James Magnuson, Linden Martin. William A Maulding, Chalon McCabe, Donald McCabe, James R. McCabe, Paul McDannell, Robert McGauley, Frank McGreal, Donald McQuiston, Otis Metz, Wildon J. Miller, Jack Mineer, Kenneth Mineer, Stanley Moffett, Charles Moffett, Edward Moffett, Vernon Moline, John Moline. Robert Morrison, Clyde Mull, Robert Mull, William Mullinax, Loren Naugle, Virgil Nelson, Everett Nelson, Thomas Niccum, Max Noland, Cornelius Northway, Marion Novak, Rita Nuss, Delmar Nuss, James Ogle, Wilbur O’Neill, Barrett Orr, Vernon Overstreet, William Palmberg, Earl Palmberg, Eugene Palmberg, Gordon Parker, Dwaine Parker, Richard Parker, Willard Paulson, Kenneth Peterson, Howard Peterson, John Peterson, Stanley Piper, Hubert Piper, Niel Plackett, Alice Plackett, Cecil Plackett, Grant Prewitt, John Purn, Vincent Rasmus, Laverne Rasmussen, Franc Reehl, Cecil Reep, Warren Reep, Wilbur Rickard, Carl Robertson, Donald Rodeen, Marcus Rotramel, James Rowe, Lee Rudd. Eugene Rulison. Clyde Ryan, Donald Rydell, Eugene Sachau, Donald Sandstedt, Emil Scarbrough, Francis Scatterday, Albert Scliif. Donald Scott. William Sederlund, John Shaw. Horace Shreves, Everett Siddens, Wendell Sivill, Paul Smith, Arthur Smith, Gorman Smith, William Smith. Wiliner Snyder, Hubert Snyder, Ray Spencer. R. 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