Pearl City High School - Pearlanna Yearbook (Pearl City, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1953 volume:

Q VOLUME 15 PUBIJSMED EX THE SENIOR C UISS OF 1953 PEARL CITY HIGH SCHUOI. PEHRLA ll TABLE OF CONTENTS International Court Security Council General Assembly Trusteeshlp Council Military Stall' Committee Secretariat U N Records Prospective Members of the General Assembly Page 1 71 ' ' . . . . ll . . IS ' ' . . . 31 Economic 81 Social Council 45 ' . . . 55 ' ..... 63 . . .... 67 .Af DICATION Xl X i 4 H Im ,.f nf' l Ht l 'H+-' .x.T-L, J.. ..4.. Ji '3- , 1 -FUEL: X n-11 N 1 'Q N-3 -s-5 We the Semor Class of 1953 w1sh to dedlcate our Pearlanna to Pearl Cnty High School tts Faculty Board of Educatxon and Students therem Our four years here have been made most profrtable We have learned the valuable part whlch education plays rn our ever changmg world No goal however hlgh rt may be can be reached wrthout the knowledge secured through educatlon T you we extend our smcere t apprecratlon for the davs we have spent at PC HS the memorres created here and your undvmg efforts to gulde us to a richer future through education Appreciation The Semor Class of 1953 rs proud to have put out the frrst prmted yearbook at Pearl Cxty Hlgh School We vnsh to extend our slncerest thanks to the Board of Educatxon who made thxs book possrble by permlttlng us to sell advertxsements and also to those merchants who wllllngly obllged us X 4 f 2 Wi. 1i 1 P i C P I ' .. u 'L L1 -L 54 4. -L4 4 - -U .L ..-i m 4 4- 'L -+ f -TIA, .1 J' e r n n- ' W 1 Qftgitaltlfana o it A , 14 E 4 1 3 P z f 1 .1 'U' A 1 f f ' Y '1 ' J ? Z , H 'Q , 1 y o t yy at 4 -:il-1. Tt f N 1 X922 - -7 ' J I -n fvf ii X f f' E1 M1 I 3 r If - ' 1. X br- l '51, ,. . . ' .r . ' 1 . .. .0 Courses Offered REQUIRED 9th Grade Engllsh I Algebra or General Math Home Economlcs IGITISI General SCIENCE iBoysl Physlcal Educatlon 10th Grade Engllsh II World Hxstory Bxology Physrcal Educatlon llth Grade Physical Educatlon 12th Grade American Hlstory Physlcal Educatlon 6 ELECTIVE General Buemess Ceneral SCIENCE IGITISI Agrrculture Band Chorus Agrlculture Home Economlcs Typmg I Ceometry Chemlstry Bookkeepmg AQTICLIIIUFQ Advanced Home Economics Commercial Law Ceometry Bookkeepmg Geometry TYDIDg II Qhorthand Engllsh IV Agrlculture Adxanced Home Chemxstry Commerclal Law Economics English III Typing I . INTERNHTIONM COMET 19 RMA lf: lf' ,AX fm? as .2 .0 'f A f ,,o , gf ' E' ' ' I XX Xk.Q.ili.f-?q1X ,ff u W BOARD Mr Philip Keister Mr Paul Boyer Mrs. Bessie Morrow Mr Harold Gassman Mrs Myrtle schroex. Mr Orville Dole Mr Renold Brown 9 . + is A 'IT T51 1 :Q - '- ,xt . I Board of Education The Board of Education this xcir conslsted of seven members who were elected to serve for a term of three sears The members then chose their officers who were as follows Mr Philip Keister President and Mrs Myrtle Schroer Sec retary The Board meets regul trlx once '1 month and xery often has occasion to meet more frequently Unto these representatn es of the community falls the task of management of all the many responsibilities of the unit school system Each member of this organization dexotes much of his own time 'md thought to de c1s1ons that XVIH affect the whole community Advisory Council The Advisory Council IS a newly organized group designed to aid and advise of the Unit District There are twenty six representatives in the group whlch meets every fourth Monday of the month with the exception of December and February Carl Block Jr is the Chairman Sam Kloepplng is the Assistant Chair man and Mrs Joe Riders is the Secretarv One faculty member and one board member IS requested to be present 'it each meeting Apprecratlon We the Senlor Class of 1953 wish to express our appreciation to each member of the Board for the unlimited time and genuine lnterest extended to us Being provided with capable instructors a modern schooling program and the co opera tion we haue received have made our high school days most pleasant and unfor gettable These aids will be one of our greatest assets in the future lt! . . Y I . .' ' . Y . 2 L' r 1 7 ' 1 ' . . 7 B . K 1 . I l I ' A . . . C . . Y B . Y . C - . . the Board of Education. It also can bring in ideas and thoughts from all sections , , c . . A . ' v C . . . . Y V ' ' - SECURITY COUNCIL YK X AiW 7 KAX .7 N I I Q 0 415 - 1 urfkvlg dxf 7 Zk4aL-2, vr + . ' V L V f IN, Q A , I vg L Us X Q' I I I gf , 1-x ,L S I. 2 ' J I K I C E WICK Asst Supermtendent Agrlculture Biology BE'I'I'Y O'I'I'ESON Home Economlcs Hot Lunch Superusor W R BRACH Supermtendent RUTH NORTHRUP Jr Hlgh Hlgh School Hlstory Englxsh III Librarlan 12 FACULTY R D PRIOR Chemlstry General Math Jr Hlgh Geography Freshmen General Sclence VIRGINIA HEIMERDINGER Englxsh I II IV Jr Hlgh Enghsh Play Dxrector Annual 8: Pearletle Aduser n I . ,,, F I .' 9 -, ' 4 ' MILDRED HALL Jr Hlgh Arithmetic Algebra General Busmess Geometry HOWARD SEEMAN Applxed Busmess Law 8: Economlcs Book! cpmg Shorthand Typlng I 'Nia LYALL TAUBERT Health 8: Physlcal Education Varslty Coach Frosh Soph Coach WALTER LEKI Jr High Coach Band Dlrector Jr Hlgh 8: High School Chorus Grade 8: Country School Muslc CAROL KUHLMEYER Office Secretary 1-1 . , ,-H A -l . ' bfi . , 1 ?'fi'1X! ,M .:,',.,:' , v. -fe !T', if .F ' gf , ' K a if . ' .L . , ? ul A 4? . C- -.P -V Xyg ggi , f, . . 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WILLIAM HUMMERMEIER Student Council 1, 2, 4, Vice Pres. 2, Treas. 43 Class Vice Pres. 1, Pres. 2, Vice Pres. 45 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Jr. Pres. 2, Sr. Reporter 3, Sr. Sec. 43 Section I Fatstock Team 1, 2, 3: State Fatstock Team 1, 2, 3: Section I Poultry Team 23 Grain Team 3, 43 FFA State Follies 3, Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 43 Treas. 3, Sec. 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 2, 3 4 Vice Pres. 4' Little Combo 3, 4' Pearlette Staff Pearlanna Staff 4 DORIS ROBERTS Transfer Grafton Hlgh School 2 Class Sec 4 FHA 2 3 4 GAA 2 3 4 Pres 4 Girls Chorus 2 Plays 3 4 Pearlanna Staff 4 LE ROY FISCHER Transfer Freeport High School 2 Class Treas 4 FFA 2 3 4 Sec 2 Treas 3 Vice Pres 4 Section I Gram Team 2 3 Section I Dairy Team 2 3 State Dairy Team 2 3 Section I Poultry Team 4 Pearlanna Staff 4 , fi I 7 I l 1. 4' ' 9 . : . . ' 7 . 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1,1 . Q . ., vb , j , ' : . : , , , - , - . . : ' f I I ' 1 1 , 1 , : : x 1 I ' ai V1 . ,n ' 41 1 wt . ds: 17 JOE GERKE 4 I tn.. ' NATHALIE WICK Student Council 1, 4, Sec. 45 Class Vice Pres. 2, Sec. 33 FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Sec. 3: GAA 1, 2, 3,4, Treas. 2, Pres. 3: Cheerleader 1, 2, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Contest Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Contest En- semble 2, 3, 43 Plays 3, 43 Pearlette Feature Edi- tor, Pearlanna Editor 4. bv Class Reporter 43 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4gJr. Treas. 3, Sr. Treas. 43 FFA State Follies 35 Section I Fatstock Team 35 Section I Grain Team 3, 43 State Fatstock Team 43 Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4: Softball 4, Basketball 23 Baseball 3, 45 Cheerlead- er 1, Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Contest Chorus 33 Sharps and Flats 3, Little Combo 3, 4, Play 4' Pearlette Staff, Pearlanna Staff 4. it A . 4 s 4 RICHARD BOYER FFA 1, 2, 3, Jr. Reporter 1, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Ass't Manager 3, Manager 43 Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Baseball 35 Softball 33 Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Contest Ensemble 33 Pearlette Art Editor, Pearl- anna Art Editor 4. 2 ROBERTA WOKER FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4: Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Contest Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Contest Ensemble 2, 3, 4, Contest Soloist 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Pearlanna Ass't Editor 4. LEAH HERMAN FHA 1 2 3 4 GAA 1 2 3 4 Cheerleader 3 Glrls Chorus 1 2 3 Plays 3 4 Pearlanna Statf 4 015 HAROLD WALGREN Student Councll 1 3 4 Pres 4 Class Pres 1 Treas 2 Vrce Pres 3 Lettermens Club 1 2 3 4 Vxce Pres 2 Pres 3 Softball 1 2 3 4 Basketball 1 2 3 4 Baseball 1 2 3 4 Boys Chorusl 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Plays 3 4 Pearlette Edxtor Pearlanna Stat? 4 JACK NEWMILLER Lettermens Club 2 3 4 Hlstorlan 3 4 Basketball 1 2 3 4 Softball 1 2 3 4 Baseball 2 3 4 Boys Chorusl 2 Pearlanna 4 NANCY REYNOLDS Student Counc11l3 4 Sec 3 Class Pres 3 Sec andTreas 1 GAA1 2 3 4 Sec 3 FHA1 2 Cheerleader 1 3 Glrls Chorus 1 Pearlette Pro duction Manager Pearlanna 4 1 2 'B I R35 5 ,ff ' Contest 'Chorus 33 Contest Ensemble 3, 4: Band I . . - , '11 -2 .1 113,42 FLORENCE WIRTJES Glrls Chorus 1 Pearlanna 4 Yu... DUANE EVERHART Class Treas 3 Lettermens Club 2 3 4 Pres 4 Softball 2 3 4 Basebal12 3 4 Basketball 2 3 4 Boys Chorus 1 2 3 4 Contest Ensemble 4 Plays 3 4 Pearlette Sports Ed1tor Pearlanna Staff 4 Him NORMAN ROSENSTIEL FFA 1 2 3 4 Sentmel 2 Reporter 4 Sectlon I Fatstock Team 3 S011 Judglng 4 Basketball 2 Boys Chorus 1 2 3 4 Pearlanna Staff 4 iw' ANN THOMPSON Class Treas 2 FHA 1 G A 1 Cheerleader 2 Girls Chorus 1 2 3 Play 4 Pearlanna Staff 4 if 'R Q A 5- lx 2? A mW.M C A A 3? tr' 'iiklxk 1: .: . t 1 Z, ' , , ,I , C X , ,Q N ..A' 4 Q L, 1 as '+A M I A 31 .3 U ,2,3,4gA ,2,3,4Q :i ,,: : 'ff 1, C fi f' 20 gf if Q JOHN EISESSER Transfer Sterlxng Township Hlgh School 4 FFA 4 Sectlon I Poultry Team 4 ALLEN KAMPMEIER Lettermens Club 2 3 4 Basketball Manager 2 Basketball 4 Boys Chorus 1 Pearlanna Stad 4 21 A Zj W 4 MQMMQ umm wiv N5 mzwrom cumns H U F Q W m fiw 239 7 ' f,,'. f JC I 1 if '. 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Q ' ' N .' x P A 4, it X X 8, L asb HlbfWfy I ' I' x Four Gohiarw Var ,.,h Y V X X N - ,, Class Will We the Semor Class of 1953 of Pearl Crtv Un1t Hlgh School ln Stephenson County and the state of lllmors berng of sound t l mlnds and good Judgment do hereby publrsh our last w1l1 and testament To the followlng comrades we lrberally and wlllrngly bequeath or force upon our beloved herltages Arhcle I We the Semor Class w1ll the Freshman Class our evtenslvely developed study hablts We the Semor Class wrll the Sophomore Class our super salesmanshlp for sellmg magazmes 1n the future We the Semor Class vull the Junror Class abundant funds for a prmted year book next year Artlcle II We the Semor Class w1ll Mr Brach another Semor Class to put out a prrnted yearbook We the Semor Class w11l Mr Wrck the trophy case ln the lobby for hrs FFA plaques and trophles whlch he and hrs Agrlculture boys have won We the Semor Class wlll Mrs Otteson adequate fac111t1es for a progresslve lunch program We the Semor Class wrll Mr Prlor a 10 year supply of Chasem Dog Food guaranteed to help p1ck up a scent and fortrfred wlth Chlorophyll We the Semor Class w1ll M1ss Northrup a well trarned staff of student lrbrarrans We the Semor Class wlll Mr Taubert athletlcally rnclmed boys who wrll re move therr Splk9S before entermg the schoolhouse We the Semor Class w11l Mrs Hermerdmger more students wlth an extensrve llterary background such as ours We the Semor Class wrll Mr Seeman typmg classes that are more 1n dustrlous and are less talkatrve We the Semor Class w1ll Mr Leskl two nevs sousa phones for hrs well lmprov ed band We the Semor Class wrll MISS Hall all the mformatlon there IS to be known on scorekeepmg for future use We the Semor Class w1ll Carol Kuhlmeyer an automatic change makrng We the Semor Class w1ll Ham a motor scooter to rrde around on whlle cleamng the gym floor We the Semor Class wlll John a ten year supply of Red Man chewlng tobacco Arttcle III Jack Newmxller w1ll my abrlrty to talk to Pat Lxphart Norman Rosenstlel w1ll my new car to Roscoe Whltmer to brlng Mr Prror to school Roberta Woker w1ll my srngrng ablllty to Lee Kuhlmyer Duane Everhart w11l my basketball abllrty to Rrchard Mack Dick Boyer w1ll my art abrlrty to Gordon Sheffey Florence W1rt3es will my quret ways to Jack Dxtsworth Doris Roberts w1ll my abllrty to get a man to Lavonne Dultsman Nathalle Wlck w1ll my pleasant Pearlanna experrences to Paulme Rosenstlel Harold Walgren wlll my extensxve technrcal Chem lab abrhty to Shlrley Stur tevant and Donna Kempel Ann Thompson wrll my skyscraper hexght to Dorls Kuhlmeyer Harold Hockman w1ll my curlv ha1r to Warren Helmerdlnger Nancy Reynolds w1ll my drmple to Carol Fox to add to her charms Allen Kampmerer w1ll my calm manner to Dena Thompson Joe Gerke wrll my resldentlal locatlon to any Jumor who wlll accept lt B111 Hummermeler w1ll my loyalty to Ford Motor Company to Wllma Kuhl meyer Leah Herman w1ll my ab1l1ty to Charleston to Carolyn Pelper and Margery Brandt John Elsesser w11l my shy manner and ablllty to sleep 1n Engllsh Class to Norma Sheffey LeRoy Flscher wlll my ablllty to keep order ln 7th hour study hall to V1rg1n1a Hardacre and Carolyn Hockman 24 machine to lighten her burdens during the noon rush. 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I i P 2 v x -.r Sensor Prophecy The year rs 1963 Ten years have elapsed smce the Class of 53 graduated from Pearl Crty Hrgh School The members of the class have naturally been blown hrther and thrther by the four wrnds Thrs artrcle relates therr varrous accomplrshments Ann Thompson followmg rn her hrgh school rnterests has developed a thrrving busmess car eer as a beauty saloon operator and harr styl rst Due to the mfluence of Ann and her ad mrrers the world now looks to the Unrted States for the latest developments rn harr stylrng and cosmotology Nathalre Wrck after extensrve study t Ames one of the natron s most promrnent home economrcs schools where there are reportedly srx men for every coed has now settled down as a typrcal unmarrred home economrcs teacher rn one of the natrons swankrer grrls school rn the East Joe Gerke after havrng made hrmself a multrmrllron dollar frnancral success rn the con tractrng and drrt movrng busrness has now com fortably retrred and as a personal hobby has un dertaken the task of levelrng the hrlls of Loran Harold Hockman after extensrve delrberatron on the questron of whether or not to leave the old farm homestead decrded rn the affrrmatrve and rs now the sole proprretor of the well known Harolds Club rn Reno Nevada where rt rs ru mored a multrmrllron dollar busmess rs done an nually Leah Herman after drlrgent study followmg her hrgh school graduatron has frnally passed her Crvrl Servrce examrnatron and rs now com fortably posrtroned as Postmrstress of the Kent Post Office Unable to completely break the tres that had therr hold durrng her youth Leah has her own lrttle prrvate managerre of assorted barnyard anrmals rn the backyard of her fashron able Kent resrdence Nancy Reynolds after settlrng comfortably to marrred famrly lrfe has managed to turn to the hobby of her youth that of baby srttrng rnto a profrtable busmess and an enjoyable pastrme Auntre Nan as she rs known to the chrldren of the area recerves a large portron of her busrness from her old classmates Allen Kampmerer garnrng experrence and confrdence from hrs successful accomplrshments ln school magazrne drrves has launched on a pro frtable busmess enterprrse that has taken the country by storm Allens manufacturrng frrm produces and markets the only frlmless camera rn the world The camera takes the prrnt of the prcture rn one operatron All respectrve rrghts have ot ourse been patented John Llsesser puttrng hrs early trarnrng rn wrestlrng to good use rs now srtuated as pro prretor of a large horse ranch rn the Southwest As a drversron from the tryrng amounts of the executrve work connected wrth runnrng a large ranch John lrkes to break colts to range work Florence Wrrtjes applyrng artrstrc abrlrty garned whrle rn hrgh school has developed a thrrvrng busmess for her beautrfully parnted and frnrshed wooden culrnary artrcles Her drshes bowls etc are rn great demand by the publrc and Florence enjoys her work rmmensly Roberta Woker as naturally could be ex pected has devoted her efforts followmg grad uatron to the operatrc entertamment She nas recently accepted the leadrng role rn a well known stage productron at Carnegre Hall Brll Hummermerer followmg hrs hrgh school graduatron jorned the ranks of the Arr Force where he garned an extensrve background on jet arr craft Brll rs now engaged rn a top secret project testrng a new type of jet plane that may well be a revolutronary developrrent rn the freld of flyrng Drck Bover makrng good use of hrs artrstrc drawrng capabrlrtres studred for some trme after graduatron and rs now one of the natron s fore most archrtects The frnrshed product of many of hrs works may be seen throughout the varrous states of the natron Dorrs Roberts settlrng down to marrred famrly lrfe soon after graduatron has become a promrnent frgure rn the socral lrfe of the area Dorrs devotes much of her trme to varrous crvrc socral welfare and projects besrdes dorng a very credrtable job as mother and housewrfe Duane Everhart applyrng hrs youthful rn terest rn lrterature to a worthy professron has at tarned noble herghts of fame as an author and works are much admrred and rn great demand by the lovers of fine lrterature Jack Newmrller after drlrgent work has made a goodly success rn hrs work as a lawyer Concentratrng mostly on crrmrnal cases Jack has developed a thrrvrng law practrse and has acquired qurte a name for hrmself as an attorney Norman Rosenstrel frnally acqurrrng hrs as prred hopes has recently accepted the posrtron of head mechanrc for a large automobrle manufac turrng corporatron Some of Normans newest developments rn automotrve products have al ready reached the market and many more are on the way rn order that automotrve travel be more enjoyable LeRoy Frscher rnsprred by hrs success rn salesmanshrp garned rn the magazrne drrves held durrng hrs hrgh school days has made a career of sellrng and is now employed as a traveling representatrve by a large publrshrng frrm Just as hrs sales rn hrgh school were a success so rs hrs adult career successful His travels have reached far and wrde in the Unrted States and even to extensive amounts in forergn countrres We frnd that Doc Walgren after attainrng brrllrant acedemrc successes rn hrgh school col lege and medrcal school and garnrng extensrve philanthropical endeavors in the promotion of socral welfare has frnally cracked under the rn tense pressured strarn under which he forced himself and rs now takrng a lengthy rest rn St Elrzabeths Hosprtal the well known federal mental rnstrtutron located in Washrngton D C 1 ' ' ' 1 . - , ' I . . . , . . . l y . 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L' yn 1 G 'GY 1 ' in F1 ' ll 3 ' -, - - 51 15 I t f :il f - l - Y SLN-'OP C lass af' X53 NAME Rlchard Boyer Harold Walgren Harold Hockman B111 Hummermexer Norman Rosenstlel LeRoy Flscher Allen Kampmeler John Elsesser Duane Everhart Joe Gerke Jack Newmlller Ann Thompson Nancy Reynolds Nathalie WICR Roberta Woker Doris Roberts Florence Wlftj6S Leah Herman NICKNAME Dlck Doc Hockle W1111e Rosle FlSh Kampy Alkaselrer Evle Gerk Sew Tommy Nan N onme Bert Dorre Tlllle Lee will 51 A 1... I3 . ,of V' Q L. . Ili Che mrs ri C1158 HOBBY Ar Sport Cars Muslc Countmg Sun School Money New Ch6Vl8 Ralglflg Ca1n Rabblts Smllmg Rldmg w1th Females Removlng Freckles Redhefxds Mamcurmg Fmgernalls Fllllng a Hope Chest Studymg Muslc Shmmg a Dlamond Pamtmg Charleston WEAKSPOT DI'lV1Ilg LeAnn Blushlng GIIIS Bubbles Sleepmg Dolores North Slde Glrls Studylng Trouble Lanark Men ' ' ' Ralph Partxes Pets Bob Proms Frank H519 - are W M' Ji-ESE, 1656! i ax t7'7'ffff'-ttf? Sr fa O I Hpfu- H UrL9ICeTbv.lII9o.s,,,e Wir-eslvmcn .GRIP Dat-3 . . t .. .f 1 .4 pp 'Q g 1 Q HH is R e .. r L 1 1,9 ' .1 'ally X 2 -, p 4, -I if ,L Vo-'ia I ' pf r I, P ' I 6' 'rs .... 4 L . V 0 , 1 ' fi A L p 'Q L MJ 1 , , 3' ' V' 3 , lst Row-Lee Kuhlmyer, Shirley Sturtevant, Margery Brandt 'Q Carolyn Hockman, Warren Heimerdinger. 2nd Row-Patricia Lip- hart, Pauline Rosenstiel, Carolyn Pieper, Donna Kempel, Carol Fox, Virginia Hardacre. 3rd Row-Dena Thompson, Dennis Star- liper, Roscoe Whitmer, Jack Ditsworth, Norma Shetfey. 4th Row- Doris Kuhlmeyer, Lavonne Duitsman, Richard Mack, Gordon Sheffey, Wilma Kuhlmeyer. LYALL TAUBERT Twenty-two students returned last fall as Juniors. Kathleen Buss, Billy Dick- son, and Edward Toepfer dropped their names from the roll during the first semester. Class oflicers were elected last spring and were as follows: President ......................................... Margery Brandt Vice President ............................... Warren Heimerdinger Secretary ...................................... Shirley Sturtevant Treasurer ...................................... Carolyn Hockman The Juniors received their class rings on November 3. Senior announcements and name cards were ordered at the same time the rings were ordered. The Junior assembly program was given November 20 in honor of Miss Garcia who was to be wed. Richard Mack and Jack Ditsworth played the part of the bride and groom. The class sponsored a dart-throwing game as its booth at the Halloween Carni- val. Popcorn balls and cider were given away as prizes. Pencils with the Pearl City Basketball schedules were sold throughout the school year. Other financial projects sponsored by the class included a bake sale Septem- ber 27 and a candy sale Jaunary 20. The theme for the prom on April 24 was South Pacific. The Jack Busch Or- chestra played for the dancing. A buffet style lunch was served in the middle of the evening. z 3 yy! lst Row-Margaruite Strohecker, Anita Parkinson, Mary Ann Brandt. 2nd Row-Darla Dorsey, Sylvia Endress, Twila Niesman Janis Drenner, Neil Dittmar, Ronald Endress, Paul Schoenhaar, Jean Brandt. 3rd Row-Mary Plager, Ronald Kempel, Keith Al- thafer, Charles Werkheiser, Neal Fluegel, Paul Dorty, Gary Popel, Joan Offenheiser. 4th Row-Donald Kuhlemeyer Schild, Mer- lyn Roberts, Lyle Gahm, Gerald Brinkmeier, Raymond Breed, Larry Dorty, John Berg, Ronald Skeel. Garnhart, Betty Nicholson, Donna Boyer, Gary Polhill, James Officers were as follows: President ........... Donna Boyer Vice President ..... Gary Polhill Secretary ...... . . . Betty Nicholson Treasurer ...... ...... J im Brandt Reporter ......... .. Anita Parkinson Student Council .... ............................ N eal Fluegel WALTER LESKI The first meeting of the Sophomore Class in the new school year was held on September 19, 1952 with 32 members. The first meeting was a general discussion on the initiation of the Freshman and the price was set for the collection of dues. One of the classmates, Anita Parkinson was stricken by polio. Remembrances were sent with hope of recovery. The Halloween Carnival was next on the list of exciting events. The original idea of wrestling came to be one of the most protitable exhibits of the whole carni- val. The class also had as another interesting money earner the game of throw- ing softballs into a milk can. The class held a Christmas party on December 20. During the year bake sales were sponsored to earn money. Bowling was also enjoyed various times throughout the year. Just about half way through the year, the class acquired a new student by the name of Arlyn Brogie, hailing from Lena way. Also Anita Parkinson returned in tip top shape. The sophomores put on an assembly February 19, which proved to be interest- ing and enjoyable to all. Spring came and the Sophomore Class enjoyed a skip day full of laughs and entertainment. Then finally came the last tests of the year. It was tough, but enjoyable because school would soon be out for another year. 29 f Q Y lst Raw-Connie Ashmore, Vae Kleckner, Paula Gassman, Keith Kness, Sabra Blocher, Carol Croffoot. 2nd Row-Dorothy Stro- hecker, David Mack, Dolores Cain, Joan Liphart, James Kempel, Russell Aspinwall, Joan Dole. 3rd Row-Ronald Baysinger, Doris Dittmar, Shirley Duitsman, Dwain Jordan, Nyla Hasselman, Doris Fischer, Bonnie Knoup, Garris Phillips. 4th Row-JoAnn Koert- ner, Diane Marks, Wayne Toepfer, Kenneth Link, Stuart Hershey, I Betty Otteson Sterling Sargent, Janet Pilson, Judith Kloepping. The class of 56 started its Freshman year with 30 members. The class gain- ed one new member, Russell Aspinwall, but lost Royletta Dickson in December. The ofhcers were as follows: President ................ . . . Vice President Secretary ...... Treasurer ...... Reporter ......... Paula Gassman Keith Kness . Vae Kleckner Connie Ashmore Sabra Blocher Student Council ................................... Carol Croffoot The class sponsored a bar-b-q stand at the P.T.A. Halloween Carnival The mothers helped to prepare the bar-b-q. The class had a candy sale in November to bring their treasury up to about 335000. The class had a Christmas Party on December 20. Gifts were exchanged and dancing was enjoyed by everyone. The class sponsored a roller skating party in January at the White Pines Roller Rink. The school year ended with a big picnic. 30 TRUE TEESHIP CUUNCIL Q W, M F, f 1 -- f Y ' 3 W FQ--jf? ffl W +1 X f W ll H1-.II vi? 4' I J fz 'xxlclflqjlj .-7 . Q if 1 4-mg Q . X J D X Sitting - Carol Croffoot, Warren Heimerdinger, Wilma Kuhlmeyt-r, W. R. Brach. Harold Walgren, llarold llockman. Nathalie Wick, Bill llummermeier, Nancy Reynolds. Standing - Keith Knc-ss, Gary Polhill, Jim Brandt, Neal Fluegel. With the close of the 1951-1952 school year, the Student Council selection of representatives was altered in order to gain a he-ttcr representation of the various school inte-rc-sts. Thr- St-nior Class was allowed ont- representative. the other three lower class:-s were allowed Iwo, and the four :social urgzinizations wt-rv allowed to send ont- rt-preseiitzitivc 1-ach. This system took 1-ffm-vt with thc beginning of the 195215453 scliool yt-ar. Vartl Crriftmtt and Ki-ith Knf-ss ut-rv st-lt-t tt-tl to rcprv- Sl-nt tht' I-'rt-shman Class. Gary Ptilhill and Nt-:il Flut-gt-l tht- Sopliutnnrt- t'l:isS, Wilma Kuhlrnt-yt-r and Wzirrt-n llc-imc-irlingcr tht- Junior Vlass. Bill llnrnmt-rrnt-icr, tht- St-niort'lass.Natl1alie Wick tht- l-'llA, Nancy R1-yrittlrlsthctiiel .lint Hrantlt tht- l.t-ttf-rmi-n's t'luti. :intl xllarf-ltl llrwktiizcii the Fl-IX. lllirtwltl NY2llLIll'Il was t-lt-ctr-tl Student lqllllllfll lt-atlt-r :intl Nlr. Brzich again assitint-tl tht- tltitit-s fIfSll1llI'lll Vt-tincil atlviser. The-firstinet-timgrrftltf-t'v:1:nt'ilxmaslit-lrlfsnSt-pit-tnlu-i'J3,:intl.iss st:n: tvmzinr cil rtilict-rs txt-rc I-lt-vtt-tl, lltirtilrl llotknmn was 1-lt-vt:-tl X'.t't- pre-sitlt-ti' 81.2 linin- llll'FlTTf'lf'l'lTf'2lSllI'l'f.JlllllN2llll1lllt'XYlt'l'i st-r-rt-tziiy L'ntlt-r the spniistiisliip ttf tht- S7Ll'lt'llT t'f-titttnl tht- rnaggziyint- suit-s tlrivt- xui- :i hngt- slit-r-t-ss Thf- ftnfl 'ftxtl .:nrvtin'1'tl tt- S! 'lll 77. x-.lzmlz grit- the- st-littftl a 1-rtmtnxssittii ttf Slslll Spf-cial homt--t ill-nt prtgfrsinis t'.t-tv svlit-tltilt-tl .ntl put in Cllllfflx -if cat-li t-f thi- four classes anti tht- fzictilly. thus mziking :i total mf flu-. Tht-sv pn grams txt-rc st-t for tht- thirtl 'l'htirs1la5 If tlir- rnttnth starting with Ntwz-rnher. Through cotinvil action. t-ln-4-rl:-:tilt-i's txt-rv st-lt-vtefl ltfx a reprt-st-ri'.it1x'c cr-in mission cornprtsf-tl of the rt-gmt-st-iitt-fl t-lass atlvisi-r. .i tliss tvtlicr st-lt-t v-tl 'ty svn- itvrity, :intl thc rt-sp:-t-tive t-rt:it'li Thi- lfre-slinvin ln-ttzitiwi nas ilV'llN'lfV1l in tht- nit-nth 1-f flcmltt-r Trip Junior :intl gf'Itllf'lllUl't Vlasscs nerr- hosts as tl re-stil'.,-of lie-ang 'hw tum lfw. t-l asst- in 'ht- rn::ga71nt- tlrlve. ' t'ampait,5ns xx nrt- t-fmtltiwtt-tl for thc Nlzirch of Iliincs :intl the Rt-fl t'rf-ss tlziry I'tvlli.ll st-:wt-fl cffiwit-ntly as rnaiizigt-y tif tht- lit-tl Frogs tlrgxe- Tht- st-!1t.ttQ ptttici- pair-fl in :i clothing tlrive for Korean refugees. ' Ont- rr-prcsentatixc from t-at li tht- St-xt-nth :intl lrfxghtli flratle Vlzisst-s was gin-yi the right to attentl regular Stutlf-nt k'otincil mit-tiiigswxiinl excftmst- stlgucstiw- pr-we-r only s The council again jftihcfi the Iliinois Association nf Student Q'-'mxzrzt-ils .intl 2 tendefl tht- convention held ,it .'irling'Wtn'll't-iilifwiph School. Fix llffllll-VT9 and Sir. Brach xv vtlr-'11l'TtrTlTTig group :intl thrce- nf the members lzsrtl the prixi- lcgqof hr-HE on a panel discussion. Through the finances of the Student Vouncil entertainment fund, five special assemhln-s were spt-nsnrerl this yt-:ir Tin- council was gut-n twtnfr--l. ri' the first uf the year, of thc- Qld general actix ity funtl. A sticccsswl llt-nt-r Study llsill Systems nas introtlucetl tht- si-t-f-ml scrnt-vt-r and carried chit vt-ry well. Student monitors ut-rc put in ch:ir:f- of the study halls anti also stationed in tht- ctwrrirlors. A ninch more free atm--split-re rt-sultt--l in the study halls and faculty members were rclit-ved of fl gr-od deal of responsi- bility. A Parr-nts' Night party was sponsored in thc month of March. Th.s inclutlt-cl dancing to the music of The Little Combo, cartl playing. lunch. and various other things such as skits, decorations. prizes. etc. The desk sanding. started hy the council the year before. was continued dur- ing the spring months. when the work could he done outside. Magazlne Sale On September 18 Mr Pete Hall travelmg representatxve for the Crowell Coll1er Publlshlng Company was mtroduced to the hlgh school student body and the 1952 53 Magazme Sales campargn under the sponsorshrp of the Student Counc1l was underway Mr Hall relaxed everyone wlth sexeral typxcal Jokes Good salesmanshlp was demonstrated and enthuslasm was f1red to the bolllng polnt Followmg the assembly the campa1gn managers met wlth Mr Hall to plan the overall strategy of the dr1ve The managers lncluded the four class presldents the Student Counc1l leader and the Student Counc1l advlser When the toprc of Settlng the goal came before the group Mr Hall was hesltant but fmally agreed to the suggested S1000 goal The dates for the campalgn were set from September 18 to October 1 a length of ten school days Sales started pourlng rn and each day durlng the noon hour the study hall was the scene of sales collectlons Fach noon the study hall turned mto a center of ant1c1pat1on Would that goal be reached? At the end of the sex enth day the total was about S115 short of the goal The questlon of whether or not the sales would fall off the last days of the dr1ve seem ed to be uppermost rn everyones mlnd When the sales for the elghth day had been totaled the amount showed a lack of S2 25 Just one more sale would have h1t the S1000 two days before the days sales came xn to color the campargn thermometer all the way to the top who should happen to walk mto the study hall but Mr Brach John Elsessser saw hrs chance and made use of xt Th1s was a do or dre proposrtlon for John because he was the only member of the Senlor Class who had not sold a magazrne as yet John was determmed that the only way thrs customer could get away was over h1s dead body The flnal total for the elghth day S1000 45 thanks to ou two heroes of the day John Elsesser and Mr Brach Rather than stop at the goal the students really poured on the salesmanshrp and ran the flnal campalgn total to an all tlme hxgh of 3131155 The varlous managers gave the followlng rmpressron regardlng the campargn Paula Gassman Freshman sales manager The Freshman Class rs proud to say that one of our class members through superlor salesmansh1p was able to sell a magazlne to the Sophomore advlser That clearly lllustrates what talent we possess Also we were able to pass the Junlors ln the last few days of the dr1ve thus attalnrng second place and relxevmg ourselves of fmancmg our own 1r11t1at1on party Donna Boyer Sophomore class manager The Sophomore Class drdnt do as well as expected thls year but Just watch us go when the next one comes Our total sales were not as hlgh as the other classes but we were second 1n the percentage of students partlclpatmg wlth a total of 80 percent 34 , , . y . K . g . . , . y I . 0 , . 7 , . . , . end. While everyone was bemoaning the fact of having to wait unitl the next 1 ' 1 . . . - , ll 17 , , I ' , , - , , . ' 7 , . , . , Specral Assemblres The Scotch Tno On Monday September 29 the Scotch Trro entertarned the student body wrth the frrst specral assembly program of the school year The Scotch Trro composed of Jrmmy McFadden Jrmmy McArdle and Donald Wrrght gave therr program of musrcal selectrons yyhrle dressed rn authentrc Scotch krlts Jrmmy McFadden opened the program wrth a short rntroductory selectron on hrs Scotch mrlrtary bagprpes He then rntroduced the other members of the trro Jrmmy McArdle and Donald Wright Donald Wrrght accompanred by Jrmmy McFadden wrth erther the bagprpes or a small German squeezebcx soon yyon prarse wrth hrs numerable vocal selectrons Jrmmy Mc 'rrdle gave seyeral 'ruthentrc Scotch dances to the musrc of the bag pipes Donald Wrrght followed yyrth an Fnglrsh hornprpers dance Seyeral pop ular and other famrlrar tunes on the bagprpes brought the frrst specrrl assembly program of the vear to 'rn end The Coleman Puppets On Frrd ry November 21 the element rrv grades proyrdcd for the plersure of the student body The Colemern Puppets rs the second specrsrl assembly progr rm of the school year Mr and Mrs Coleman portrayed the famrlrar story of Crnderella rn four scenes and an eprlogue wrth the ard of therr elaborate lrttle puppet dolls that really seemed almost human The story of Crnderella was presented rn such a yyay that rt seemed lrke the characters had just walked rrght out of er storv book The last scene was the epr logue and portrayed the Prrnce carryrng Crnderella off on hrs brg yyhrte horse to be hrs brrde Students Sunshine Collres The student body for rts thrrd specral assembly program of the vear enjoyed enjoyed the entertarnment of Mr Wrllram Student 'md hrs trarned and rntellrgent Sunshrne Collres Mr Student a master shoyvman and anrmal trarner has devoted hrs lrfe to the trarnrng of both wrld and domest c anrmals A goodly portron of hrs background was obtarned from travels wrth errcuses the Barum and Barlev Show to mentron one Hrs admrratron forthe dog was developed whrle trarnrng anrmals for motron prcture studros Queenre a large whrte collre was the frrst to perform As addrtron subtrac Queenre would prck up blocks wrth numbers on them and thus srgnrfy the correct answer Another of Queenre s spectacular trrcks was balancrng herself on her hrnd feet on a swrnglng rope Shorty a very lrkeable fellow obtarned by Mr Student from a crty pound won the applause of the group by dorng such trrcks as turnrng somersaults both forwards and backwards crrss crossrng rn and out Mr Student s legs as he walked and prancrng around the stage frrst on hrs back and then on hrs front legs The other dogs rn the act all drd therr share of performrng from pushrng a baby cart to clrmbrng a ladder l-hgh Adventure Mr C Frndley Bovyser presented hrs assembly program I-lrgh Adventure to the student body on Marth 4 Thrs yyas a first hand story of personal experrences earned by Mr Bowsers quest for new and rnterestrng places off the beaten paths of our Amerrcan mountarns Mr Bowser explarned the manv necess'rry safety precautrons that mountarn clrmbers must take rn crossrng a treacherous crevasse or clrmbrng a rocky cr1g Motron prctures of the rcturl clrmbrng of Mt Rarnrcr Crand Teton and other peaks efectryely rmpressed the rsscmbled group Paul Mix On March '16 the student body enjoyed an assembly progr-rm by Mr Paul Mrx yyho entered the entertarnment freld rt an early a e yyhere he excelled rt fancy roprng Through competrtron he grrned corrfrdence and promrnence and frnally was able to yyrn the Southyyestern 4 hermpronshrp rn fancy roprng Contrnurng rn thrs freld he entertarned at leadrng farrs theaters numerous other organrzatronal functrons and even drd entert1rnment yyork rn our armed forces Mr Mrx has appeared on m'rny r1dro .md teleyrsron shoyys as a guest artrst Wrth the conclusron of the Paul Nfrx assembly program the specral 'rssemb lres sponsored and financed by the Student Coumrl came to an end for another school year Assemblv programs are one drrect example of benefrts that students can grye to themselyes by ectrye partrcrpatron rn the 'rnnual mdgazrne drrye 30 . I V L , K , ' i , ' . 1 V . , 1 , . . 2. . . R ., 2 , . . . I . . 5 1 . . . . h . , tion, and multiplication problems were called out at random from the audience, . ' . . , ' 4. , . l l ,I L. ' 4 I' . - ' , .- I , 1 h, g , . Z r , V, t 1 ,' g l ' 'I - l . I , a 'A 4 ' . I ' . 1 l . r ' ' ' ' . l ' ' A ' ' r r 4 A ' ' , l Senior Staff EDITOR-Nathalie Wick ASS'T EDITOR-Roberta Woker HISTORIAN- William Hummermeier SUBSCRIPTION- Allen Kampmeier Norman Rosenstiel PHOTOGRAPHY- Harold Hockman ACTIVITIES-Nancy Reynolds PRODUCTION- Harold Walgren SPORTS-Duane Everhart Jack Newmiller John Elsesser CALENDAR-Leah Herman Doris Roberts Florence Wirtjes CHIEF TYPIST-Ann Thompson ART-Richard Boyer HUMOR-Joe Gerke LeRoy Fischer PE ANNA Junior Staff EDITOR-Pauline Rosenstiel ASS'T EDITOR- Carolyn Hockman HISTORIAN-Doris Kuhlmeyer BUSINESS- Wilma Kuhlmeyer Chr. Dena Thompson Donna Kempel PHOTOGRAPHY-Carolyn Pieper SPORTS-Warren Heimerdinger Gordon Sheifey CALENDAR-Lavonne Duitsman Margery Brandt ART-Virginia Hardacre HUMOR-Jack Ditsworth Richard Mack 36 Thliagw Senior Staff Junior Staff EDITOR-Harold Walgren EDITOR-Wilma Kuhlmeyer NEWS EDITOR-Harold Hockman NEWS EDITOR-Carolyn Hockman FEATURE EDITOR-Nathalie Wick FEATURE EDITOR-Pauline Rosenstiel SPORTS EDITOR-Duane Eve!-hart SPORTS EDITOR-Warren Heimerdinger ART EDITOR-Dick Boyer ART EDITOR-Margery Brandt Nancy Reynolds-PRODUCTION MANAGERS-Doris Kuhlmeyer Mrs. Virginia Heimerdinger-ADVISER To describe the inner emotions and functions of the school newspaper, falias the Pearlettel, is a rather difficult task. Possibly the only appropriate comparison would be the human being, with all its success and failure, smooth sailing and storm, ups and downs conveniently similar. It is unlikely for someone not directly connected with the complexities that a newspaper on a regular schedule can present, to realize the amount of joy and sorrow that such a job can offer. Joy results from being able to do something for others. Sorrows appear quite frequently as a result of the worry and pressure that is always present. A job woking on Pearlette is difficult, but a lot of fun, and well worth the effort. 37 Carol Kuhlmeyer, Doris Kuhlmeyer, Miss Ruth Northrup, Evor Nowak, Joyce Morse Five people make up the staff of the library. Carol Kuhlmeyer types catalog cards and helps with the processing of new books. Joyce Morse and Evor Nowak do the shelving, paste in pockets, and date due slips, issue books to student bor- rowers, mend books and put up bulletin board exhibits. They work 3 periods a week. Doris Kuhlmeyer in one period a week, types book cards to replace those already stamped full. All of this work is under the supervision of Ruth Northrup, teacher and librarian. The book collection has been reorganized on the shelves and much simple mending has been done. A different method of charging books out to borrowers is now in use. Each student has a library card number and o-nly this number is used on the book card under the date due stamp. This method is used in most libraries and saves much time. Tables in the library provide study room for a few students who may wish to use the new Americana and World Book or the Atlases. A new metal cabinet for library supplies with file drawers for clippings and pictures has been purchased. Film strips are filed in the library and will be listed in the card catalog. The book collection is being increased by the purchase of new books. The ob- jective for this year is to buy the new biography and other interesting non-fiction: replaced with new and attractive editions of some of the old classicsg and a little new fiction and build up the reference collection. 1173 books were circulated during the first four months of the school year. 38 Cast Ted Watson .. Harold Walgren Peggy Watson .. Nathalie Wick Lou Mansfield ...Leah Herman Bo Larson ...... Duane Everhart Fritzi Vining .... Doris Roberts Mark Andrews Bill Hummermcier Have A Heart April 4-5, 1952 This three-act farce tells the troubles of Ted Watson when his wife Peggy has gone away thinking he is in love with Lou Mansfield. He needs someone to put on a dinner for the executive of the company with which he is trying to secure a position. Ted hires a butler, Bo Larson, who used to be a bouncer, and a wife Fritzi Vining, who was a night club singer. Peggy returns home unexpectedly and is heart-broken when she finds Ted has a new wife. Mr. Andrews finds out the mix-up. Peggy and Ted finally get all their misunderstandings straightened out and Ted gets his much worked for job. Imagine going down into the hills of Kentucky to visit the hillbilly Lindsay family. Maria Lindsay rules the household with lazy Patokah, Catalpa, and the little innocent Deedee, whom they took from an orphanage. Then Oby, Lindsay's hired man, and Sophronia, a maid of the neighbor's, carry on their love affair. The wealthy Gordon's have a mishap and spend some time with the Lindsay's. They become attached to Deedee, who reminds them of their lost daughter. Peggy lDeedeel goes home with them to be educated and a few years later the Lindsay's are invited to see Peggy graduate. Funny situations develop when the Lindsay's come into the Gordon's wealth and society. The story ends when Deedee is actual- ly found to be the Gordon's long lost daughter. Both plays were under the direction of Mrs. Virginia Heimerdinger. When Dreams Come True November 7-8, 1952 Cast Patokah Lindsay Harold Walgren Maria Lindsay .. Nathalie Wick Catalpa Lindsay Roberta VVoker Deedee-Peggy .. Ann Thompson Oby ................. Joe Gerke Sophronia ........ Doris Roberts Henry McKay Bill Hummermcier Arthur Perrin ..Harold Hockman John Gordon .. Duane Everhart Mrs. John Gordon. .Leah Herman 39 Left Picture: Row I - Harold Walgren, Jo Ann Koertner, Paul Schoenhaar, Patricia Kloepping.Row 2 - Mary Brinkmeier, Joyce Gassman, Alan Walgren, Sharon Croffoot, Darla Groesinger, Jim- my Kempel. Row 3 - Carol Croffoot, Carl Hasselman, Warren Frey, Nancy Baysinger, Connie Ashmore, Harold Hockman, Bill Hummermeier, Jim Brandt. Standing - Jerry Heinrich, Bobby En- dress, Vae Kleckner, Neal Fluegel, Gary Popel. The band this year consists of 49 pieces. Eighteen beginners reported from our school and seven beginners at Kent school who will be members when they come in to Pearl City to school. New uniforms have been purchased this year for the band members. The uniforms include capes, slacks, and hats. T Band Boosters deserve a lot of credit for making the purchase of these iforms possible. They raised money by sponsoring bake sales, a supper, .at the Lutheran Church, food stands at the summer band concerts, and a boothat the Halloween Carnival. All the money re- ceived for the band concerts was turned over to the same fund. The Band Boo'stE's ofiicers are: The band band and the A Chri partment. The and played plays and the programs s A tentative part. The band this time they definite pr. Each year for two new President ................... Mrs. Evan Brandt Vice President ........ Mrs. Oscar Hummermeier Secretary-Treasurer ..... Mrs. Richard Baysinger 41 -: Row 1 - Elizabeth Kloepping, Janet Brandt, Judith Anita Parkinson. Row 2 - Roberta Woker, Mary Alice onald Endress, Janice Heidenrich, Lorna Boop, Twila . Row 3 - Lavcnne Duitsman, Wilma Kuhlmeyer, Sabra LaVerne Flack, Jimmy Strohecker, Richard Plager, Shar- , Patricia Baumgartner, Ellen Aurand. Standing - Joe anley Ashmore, Jill Croffoot, Carol Klatt, Carol Parkin- Koch. appy with its new uniforms and the public is proud of the which Mr. Leski has done. am entitled Mr, World was sponsored by the Music De- layed various selections which were tape recorded by WFRL holidays. The band also plays at the fall and spring class Basketball Tournament in Freeport and other various throughout the year. musical program is planned in which the band will take only three times a week for 20 minutes each time. During l types of musical numbers both for enjoyment and for a d grows bigger and better. Now it is working and saving es which will definitely be a desired addition. Row I - Betty Nicholson, Margery Brandt, Vae Klec-liner, Jean Brandt, Joan Dole, Anita Parkinson, Dorothy Strohecker, Margaruite Strohecker. Row 2 - Darla Dor- sey, Paula Gassman, Donna Boyer, Carol Fox, Virginia llardxicrc, Doris Dittmar, Sylvia Endress, Bonnie Knoup. Row 3 - Connie Ashmore, Janis Drenner, Twila Niesman, Joan Offenheiser. Donna Kempel. Mary Plager, Pauline Rosenstiel, Sabra Blocher. Row 4 - Shirley Duitsman, Shirley Sturtevant, JoAnn Koertner, Diane Marks, Janet Pilson, Carolyn Picper, Dena Thompson, Carol Croffoot. Row 5 - Judith Kloepping, Nathalie Wick, Wilma Kuhlmeyer, LaVonne Duitsman, Carolyn Hockman, Doris Kuhlmeyer, Roberta Woker, Norma Sheffy. There were 40 girls and 17 boys in chorus this year. The first activity of the choruses was the Christmas program in which they participated. While singing several selections, including some Christmas carols. the choruses provided back- ground for a skit The Spirit of Christmas by making formations of a cross, the letters P. C. and two Christmas trees. The next appearance of the choruses under the direction of Mr. Leski was at the District Music Contest held at Morrison April 14. The Girls' Chorus sang two selections Beside Still Waters and the Czecho-Slovakian Dance Song, being accompanied by Mrs, Carl Schuler. The Boys' Chorus sang On the Road to Mandalay and Tea For Two . Both choruses will combine with other choruses for the Music Festival to be held at Winslow in the Spring. Among the songs to be sung are The Lost Chord by Sullivan and the Czecho-Slovakian Dance Song. Tentative plans have been made for a spring concert which will display the accomplishments of this yr-:ir's activities. On March 14 Mr. Leski, soloists. and the mixed ensemble traveled to Morrison to the annual District Music Contest. The soloists sang at 1:30. Pauline Rosen- stiel received a Superior rating in high voice singing Bless This House and The South Winds Are Blowing . Roberta Woker and Doris Kuhlmeyer competed in girls medium voice. A superior rating was given Roberta who sang Verdant Mea- dows, and Doris came home with an excellent rating for her singing When I Kneel Down to Pray. The mixed ensemble consisting of Roberta Woker, Pauline Rosenstiel. Wilma Kuhlmeyer. Margery Brandt, Carolyn Hockman, Nathalie Wick, Duane Everhart and Harold Walgrcn scored ri superior rating and will represent the school at the state contest which will be held May 1st at Macomb, Illinois. It sang Katheryn's Wedding and Something About A Soldier . Congratulations, Mr, Leski. on your fine work!! How 1 - Gary Pgpnll Ronald Kr-mpel. Duane Everhart, Mr. Leski tDirectorl, Gary Polhill, Paul Schoenhazir. Ronald Endress. Row 2 - Neal Fluegel, Norman Rosen- stiel, Gerald Brinkmeier, .lop Gerke, Richard Boyer, Charles Werkheiser, Row 3 - llzirold Wxilgren. Bill llummerrneier, llarolrl Hockman. Jim Brandt, John Berg. Bill Hummermeicr, Jim Brandt, Ronald Endress, Joe Gerke, Harold Hockman. The Little Combo was organized in April, 1952, with the purpose of participat- ing in the Illinois State FFA Follies at the State FFA Convention held in Cham- paign'Urbana in June of 1952. The four original members were Harold Hockman, playing the accordion: Joe Gerke, playing the drums, and James Brandt and Bill Hummermeier, playing trombones. The group won a second place cup in this con- test and were honored to play on radio station WDWS, Champaign-Urbana, for the FFA program. During July and August the combo entered the 4.H Share The Fun Contest. It won an A rating in the county and district contests which made it eligible for entering in the state contest held in connection with the Illinois State Fair. There it received a B rating. The Combo also entered in several local amateur contests winning cash prizes. After winning at Stephenson County Fair it competed in the WFRL ama- teur finals held at the Lena Fall Festival. There it took first place in the senior division, and a cash award. Shortly after school started, Ronald Endress joined the group playing the saxophone. During the fall and winter months the group played at several engagements. All the boys are looking forward to playing for many more engagements in the future. 43 The Pearl C1ty Commumty Parent Teachers Assoclatlon organized to serve the needs of the chrldren and youth at varlous age levels afflll ated wlth Natlonal Congress of Parents and Tea chers durmg the month of September 1952 Thrs act has done much to strengthen the local organ 1zat1on The method of convemng a program of busmess lnterest and entertamment has greatly been rmproved the publxclty has been superlor to the usual announcements and the membershlp reglster has almost doubled that of the past year The Executlve board of the Pearl City Com mumty P T A for the term of 1952 and 1953 are as follows Presldent Clyde Heldenrelch Vlce Presldent Morrell Hockman Secretary Mrs Lester Flack Treasurer Mrs Maude Dultsman Program Chalrman Mrs Raymond Groesmger Pupbllcxty Chalrman Mrs Clarence Miller Membershrp Chairman Mrs Roland Kleckner Finance 8: Budget Chr Mrs Myrtle Harrls Hosprtallty Chalrman Mrs Ollle Popel Advlser W R Brach The program commlttee worklng with the advlser presxdent hospltallty committee and the pubhclty commlttee arranged the strmulatmg and lnsplrmg programs for each meetmg of the 1952 1953 term The fxrst meetmg for the new season was on September 15 1952 Mr W R Brach Superm tendent of the Pearl Clty Commumty Schools cemented the Relatlon of the PTA with the Commumty The Board of Educatlon and the teachers of the Pearl Clty Commumty Schools were mtroduced to the parents and friends rn the Commumty Superrntendent of Stephenson County Schools Thomas R Pflsterer very graclously journeyed from Freeport the evenmg of October 20 to descrlbe to the parents and teachers 'Why Chlldren Act as They Do Mrs Lester Flack pre sented colored movmg plctures Planting and Harvesting on a Farm The Llttle Combo presented several muslcal selectxons always en Joyed and appreciated by those who hear them Mothers of the frfth and slxth grade chlldren served refreshments Also ln October the PTA sponsored the Halloween Carnlval Thls yearly event IS always looked forward to by young and old The object of lt rs to give the parents and chlldren an enjoyable tlme It proved lts ob Ject with the masquerade parade Jack 0 lantern entrles booths sellmg food a flshlng pond and games of sklll The merchants donated the glfts which were given as prlzes November 17 1952 was an outstandmg meetmg for the famlly as lt welcomed fathers mothers chlldren frlends and teachers at a pot luck supper followed by open house m the school rooms for everyone Supt of Lena Publlc Schools, Orvxlle L1tw1ller, spoke on What the School Expects from the Home The Heldenrelch Quartette of Stockton furmshed musical numbers for the enJoyment of the assembly Supt. W R PTA Brach cllmaxed the evemng by showmg colored slides of the school children in their respectrve rooms which was of great interest to all espec rally the parents of the chlldren December was a month to remember the birth of Chrlst The PTA on December 15 was remmded to put Chrlst back into Christmas by Reverend Luther Cooperrlder The Wise Use of Holiday Lersure Trme ' was the toplc for hrs very constructrve talk Supt Brach explamed Federal Aid to Educatlon and a ballot vote was taken regardmg PTA endorsement of Axd The vote favored such actlon Acrobatic stunts were per formed and a colored fnlm of the Umverslty of IlllIl01S Marchmg Band was shown on the screen Mothers of the thlrd and fourth grade chlldren served refreshments Januay 19 was another mterestmg meetmg night for the PTA Speclal weeks and days are always appreciated so of course Fathers mght at the PTA was a special affalr A record at sons crowded the bleachers in the High School Gym for the mam event of the evenmg a basket ball game arranged by Coach Lyall Taubert between fathers and sons The usual busmess meetmg and a talk by Dr Rachuy of Stockton on A Hundred Percent Father preceded the game as drd several muslcal numbers by six of the sixth grade grrls drrected by Walter Leskr Dr Rachuy started hrs talk wrth 'Grve the boy a good name as a start toward bemg a hundred percent father Refreshments were served by mothers of the fxrst and second grades In February Founders Day was celebrated On the evening of the 16th we were proud to present popular young people of our community Roberta Woker representatrve to Girls State in 1952 Duane Everhart representative to Boy's State and Harold Walgren representative to Boy s Nation for the same year spoke on their exper lences knowledge learned and advantages which they attamed by bemg selected as part of the group of glrls and boys of the state and nation represented The three local Girl Scout Troops also added a part to the program and exhlbrted part of therr handlcraft March 16 was Family Fun Nlght at PTA Mr and Mrs Howard Seeman were host and hostess for the evenmg Games stunts laughs and entertamment for young and old allke were enjoyed Hrgh school mothers served refresh ments The April meetmg on the evenmg of the 20th cllmaxed the flrst term of our PTA as a member of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers A specxal arrangement of muslc was presented by Mr Walter Leskl Mrs Myrtle Schroer gave the last message of the season with her thoughts on the toprc Mother's Opportunity We traveled, ln thought, with Mrs Paul Blocher as she reviewed her recent trip to Europe New officers for the ensumg year were then elected. . . . 0 0 . l y . . , , - . y . Y . . , D ' . . . . ., 1 . . , ' ' ll . . , . . ' u n n . Y . . ...... . . . . .D , . - 1 - ' 1 1 v ' I tendanceofone hundred and seventy eightper- . Y . Y I . ' Y Q J . . . . . , . . . . . , 1 u . ' . . . , , l Cl Il , . . . . , ' , . . l n u 1 u ' ' r - - . . . , , 4 , . ,, . ' ll ' . . , I ' ll 7 Y! . 1 ' . r ' , . , l , . 4 ' , . Y I I ' li ' , , ' r . . ,, . , . ' fl U ' Yi a I ' 1 v y - . . ' u . ' ' n I f . 1 1 . . 0 7 9 ' . 7 . . ' 7 ' y . . 1 . a , . 44 ECONOPWIC GND SOCTNL COUNCIL E, E'-L M r NEW wV elf , 3 X X 1? J' V ' 44 , -rg!-L om n if gi ri, I fi Q 'iffy n flflf 'Q lk RT! o if ,a N Ei I ' sri f ' Presrdent Paulme Rosenstlel Vlee Presrdent Donna Box er Qeeretary Margery Brandt Treasurer Roberta VS oker Reporter Lax onne Dultsman Degrees Cha1rman Wllma Kuhlmey er ls! Row Ullm'1 Kuhlmeyer Rohlrl Waker D nnl Bryer Y ln Rr sl l Mxrgtry Brmrltl nwnnu Huntsman Mrs Uttrsun Znd Row Dorothy Strohulnr r un 'Vlnry A n f lrnhurt .lout Doe Ja an Brandt Anita Purklns n Delores C un Ann Thompson Nlnrglrultt Strohetktr 3rd Row Dons l-lschnr Slhra Blneher Vlrgxnn Hardacre Bonnm Knnup Doris Roberts larol Fox 'timmy Rtynolds laula I nssman Vue Kletkner 'Vyll llusselmwn 4th Row-lonme Ashmore bxlyn Pndrass Twill N'1:srn1n I lrolyn Pu-ptr Usnt Thompson Vhry Pllger Karol Kroffoot Donna Kzrnpel Dons Dxttmlr Dnrll Dorsey Sth Row Norma 'iheffsy Shirley Qturteyant Janet Pllson Nath the Wrrk iarolyn Hoekman Dons Kuhlmexer Judith Kloepplng Dune Marks JoAnn Koerlner bhlrley Duns man The Pearl Crty Future Homemakers of Qeetxon Twenty two began this year w nth fortv four members and lost only Poyletta Dlckson dunng the year On the exenmg of Ceptember 24 eighteen freshmen gurls were lnrtrated They fame sporting the most exeluslve jewelry and some yery fancy Xegetahle hats Fhey went through some stylxsh steps on the oyster shells worms and ete In Or-tober the officers attended the House of Delegates meeting at Lena No one from here ran for a sectron oftlee Come of the money maklng projects during the year were selling hot dogs and Chrlstmas eards The club had a bake sale and sold tafly apples at the Halloween Carnival The biggest project was preparmg a banquet for the Banker s Assoctatlon at which hfty people were served The FHA and FFA had therr regular Christmas party agam this year Carollng started the exenlng off after whleh the partlexpants returned to the sehool tn dry themselxes danee and Pal luneh 'Vlrs Bover the eluh mother gate the organwatlon a gorgeous green crystal yase for a Chrrstmas present The FHA along wrth the FFA enjoyed a roller skatmg party at the Whrte Pmes on January 27 The annual Mother Daughter B1nrzuet really the hugh lrght ofthe vear was held 'Vlarch 20 It featured a Lvy Daisy Qprlngtlme theme and all deeoratlons were of pastel eolors md sprung flowers Oxer one hundred I- ll A ers Mothers md cuests watt-hr-rl the annual style show where the garments made rn the Home Hnnomres elavsas were modeled As In the past years :Il the serxlng was done bv the Agrleulture fellows The 1Q'v2 il F ll A year was elosed with the usual organwatlon ptrnle The eluh adxlser rs Mrs Otteson 1ntl'Vlrs Paul Boyer was elected hx the r h lp trr to serye as cluh Mother Iwathalre Wuk was eletted Qtudent tounml Rr-pre slntatlxe -er Ea, ,J I -ar X '--. Row l -Gerald Brinkimeiebignrman Rosenstiel, Bill Hummermeier, Ln-Roy Fischer, Harold Hockman, C. E. Wick,-adviser. Joe Gerke, Gordon Sheffey, Row 2 - James Kempel, Ronald Baysinger, Ronald Endress, Neil Dittmar, Paul Dorty, Kenneth Link, Warren Heimerdinger. John Elsesser. Russell Aspinwzill, Keith Kness, David Mack. How 3 - Ronald Kempel, Dennis Starliper, Larry Dorty, Sterling Sargent, Jim Brandt, Raymond Breed. Lyle Gahm, Richard Mack, Donald Kuhlmeyer Schild. SENIOR FFA OFFICERS 1952-1953 -Q Left to Right - Gordon Sheffey-Sentinel, Norman Rosenstiel-Reporter, Joe Gerke- SWINE EXHIBIT Treasurer, LeRoy Fischer V Vice President, Harold llockman - President, Bill Hum- Leif to light - Darrell Sheffey and his Grand Championship Gilt. and first mermeier - Secretary, Clifton E. Wick - Adivser. place Boar. Marlyn Gahm and his Grand Championship Black Poland Chinas. Jim Brandt and his first place Spotted Poland China Gilt, lat, lid-iff? wi ' 1 ..,. oot' imp' rf- V . NN.,- I I A , ., .. 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A1 P I Q 3 3 1' 3 fwfr , N P 1 , if 'mm X 'X IN 5 The Pearl Crty Future Farmers of Amerrca held rts electron of senror ofllcers rn May ot 1952 They are as follows Presrdent Harold Hockman Vrce Presrdent LeRoy Frscher Secretary Brll Hummermerer Treasurer Joe Gerke Reporter Norman Rosenstrel Sentrnel Gordon Sheffey They had nrne entrres from the chapter for the Illrnors Foundatron Awards The names of the boys that entered and therr wrnnrngs are as follows NAME CHAPTER Ronald Edler Dairy 2nd 2nd Brll Hummermeler Beef S 2nd Farm Safety 2nd LeRoy Frscher Poultry s 2nd Norman Rosenstrel Sorl 8: Water Management 2nd Rxchard Boyer Corn 21111 Marlyn Gahm Swine 2nd Boyd Boyer Farm 8: Home Beautrfrcatron 5 Ronald Edler and Brll Hummermerer were the 1952 applrcants for the State Farmers Degree Ronald Edler recerved hrs degree The FFA orchestra The Lrttle combo consrstrng of Brll Hummermerer Jrm Brandt Harold Hockman 'md Joe Cerke recerxed the second plice cup rn the FFA Follres at the State FIFA Lonwentron held at Champargn Urbrnr Illrnors rn June The Pearl Crty Chapter Program of Work won second place rn the State Progrrm of Work Contest rrlru h m rde rt elegrble for entry rn the Natron rl Contest Mr Wrck recerved the Ilorror rry State I- rrmers Degree ln September the club elected Junror I-FA ofhters who wrll trke ower rn the rbsence of the senror oflretrs to rcqurrnt themsclxes wrth therr responsrbrlrtres They are as follows Presrdent Jrm Brandt Vrce Presrdent Ronald Kempel Secretary Lvle fnlhm Treasurer Cerald Brrnkmerer Rgpgrter Ronald Fndress Sentmel Raymond Breed At the Sectron I FFA Fur the Pearl Crty Chapter won frre grand champrons rnd four reserre champrons The club rter rred the Kenneth Koertner Memorral Trophy for havrng the nearest hog exlrrhrts anl generrl hehaxror around the farr grounds Thev also won the Krw anus C lub Pl rque for the school swrne exhrbrt whrch consrsted of frre anrmals owned br Drrrell Sheffey M rrlwn Cahm rnd Jrm Brandt Twenty srx members entered Wa 1 ntrres and won 339363 rn prr7e monex On October 9 the senrr r oflrcers attended Ieadershrp Tr rrnrng Qchool whrclr was held at Ieif Rrxer Ill Qereral of the members won recognrtron for small contests Brll Ilummtmerer won 'rn ofllcr rl FPA necktre for grxrng the best secre tarys report Ilrrold Ilockmrn won an ffllcrrl FFA pentrl for havrng, the thrrd hrghest score on r ttst on the general thrngs about the I-FA Darrell Sheffey Brll llummermerer Harold Ilockman and Mr Wrck attend ecl the N rtron rl Fl- A 4 onrerrtron ha ld rt It rns rs Crtx 'Nlrssourr October 13 lil The ch rpter rs rs one ff the top X0 to reccrxe a I olrl Nledal Ch rpter Award rn the Na tron rl Program of Work Contrst Mr Vlrck rece red the llc norrry kmerrc rn I- rr mers Degree for berng rn rflrrser of a I old Medrl thaptfr Noxembcr 1 a group rttenrled the Poultrv and Crrrn Judgrng Contest held at Vkrnnebago Ill The poultry team won seventh place and the gram term won srxth pl ree On Noumher 10 l'la2 the annual Frther and Bon Banquet was held llarlan Rrgner grate FIA Presrderrt rx as the nrarn speaker fcr the uerrrng Harry Qheffer Nlerrrll Cahm incl VK alter Leskr were prest nted wrth the Honorary Chapter Farmers Dfgree A present t on of a pl rque was made hx John Taxlor 1 repre sentatrxe of the llllnors Bankers Assocratrcn for berng a wrnnrng chapter rn the Illrnors Progr rm of Work Contest A morre was shown on the Harxester Qrlo On the exenrng of December 23 the annual FFA FIIA Jornt Chrlstmas Partr. was held Those attendrng went carolrng around town and returned to the school where dancrng was the recreatron for the erenrng After the refreshments the Chrrstmas grits were exchanged Both organrz rtrons presented therr adrrsers rrrth a grft Durrng the frrst three weeks of the second semester the .Ir Sr grrls attended Ag classes whrle the Jr Sr boys took Home Fconomrcs The grrls were grren some rnstructron rn general agrrculture whrle the bors had some brref rnstnrczron rn cooking sewrng and manners On March 23 the senror oflicers attended the Qectmn I Parlramentarx Pro cedure Contest whrch was held at Mt Morrrs Ill The chapter representatrre to the iectron I Puhlrc Speakrng Contest whrch was held March 31 at Flrzabeth Ill was James Brandt ll F. 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Shirley Duitsman, Pauline Rosenstiel, Nancy Reynolds, Paula Gassman, Doris Roberts, Donna Boyer, Shirley Sturtevant, Carolyn Pieper. 4th Row -JoAnn Koertner, Nathalie Wick, Mary Alice Plager, Sylvia Endress, Carol Crof- foot, Roberta Woker, Norma Sheffey. 5th Row-Wilma Kuhlmeyer, Lavonne Duits- man, Doris Kuhlmeyer. The Girls Athletic Association began the year with thirty-three members un- der the supervision of Miss Mildred Hall. An Advisory Board, consisting of president, camp delegates, and other pres- ent oflicers was organized to decide what projects should be carried out by the club. Two Monday nights of each month were set aside for group activities. The second Monday night was for an activity period in the gym and the fourth was for bowling at Lena. A bowling tournament was planned for the end of the year, based on the individual averages. To start the year otT the girls hiked to Brandt's stone-quarry for a Marshmal- low Roast. They sang G.A.A. songs and performed stunts. This year Play Day was held at Lanark on October 8. The club participated in various games suitable to the season and a delicious dinner was served by the host school. Everyone had loads of fun at the Christmas party on December 8. The eve- ning entertainment was the usual gym activities with a candlelight lunch around beautifully decorated tables. Santa Claus came with the girls' gifts and everyone went home very happy. A Christmas candy sale was held at Cornell's Royal Blue Store on December 20. Initiation took place on the eve of January 12. After ten members were init- iated, into the club, refreshments were served. Then the formal initiation was held in a candle light ceremony. Officers for the year were as follows: President ....................... ..... D orrs Roberts Vice President 8z Reporter ....... Dena Thomson Secretary ..................... .. Wilma Kuhlmeyer 'Treasurer ............................ . ..Lavonne Duitsman Student Council Representative .............. ..... N ancy Reynolds The year ended with the usual group picnic. 50 Poluo Beneht Game On Monday n1ght February 2 the Pearl Cxty H1gh School gym was the scene of the annual P0110 Beneflt Basketball Game featurmg as the mam event of the evenmg Murrays Hammer heads versus Seeman s Tank Cleaners In the f1rst prel1m1nary game of the evemng Prlors Campus Cut1es won a declslve 34 to 11 v1ctory over WICKS Hotshots the added experl ence of the Jumor and Senxor g1rls be1ng the de c1d1ng factor that enabled them to w1n The Freshman boys won over the Jr Hlgh by a close score In the clos1ng seconds of the game the Freshman team was able to send the ball through the hoop for the dec1d1ng pomt In the ma1n event of the evenlng Murrays Hammerheads managed to edge out Seemans Tank Cleaners by the narrow marg1n of 30 to 29 It was a close and h1lar1ous battle all the way that kept the overflow1ng crowd 1n StltCh6S The Hammerheads pranced out on the floor dressed 1n everythlng from long underwear to anclent bath1ng su1ts The Tank Cleaners were football un1forms and other wardrobes M Seeman the captaln for the Tank Cleaners seem ed to have trouble keep1ng hlS sweat pants 1ntact so he played a goodly portlon of the game a dorned 1n h1s br1ghtly colored shorts The Sheflff referees were Mr Taubert and Mr Brach The battles and ant1cs of the var1ous players kept the two rule enforcement offlcers on the1r toes every m1nute of the game Both teams had the1r respectlve cheerleaders to lead the encouragement from the sldelmes These were 1n costumes that concealed thelr 1 dent1ty from many of the fans The f1rst a1d off1cers stat1oned on duty made good use of thelr stretcher and other equ1pment throughout the contest They we e Earl Polhlll and Jerry Clouser SDGCIHI entertamment was g1ven by the members of the Llttle Combo Mr Leskl Mrs Harry Offenhexser Orv1lle D1ttmar and Ray Groes1nger Durmg the half of the f1nal game the members of the L1ttle Combo passed boxes through the crowd to collect the donatlons After the Hammerhead Tank Cleaner game the losers were requ1red to donate S1 00 wh1le the wmners got off easy Wlth only S50 The FFA and the Senlor Class donated the prof1ts from the sale of refreshments to the polxo fund After all had been totaled a sum of S307 59 was reallzed for a very successful worthwhlle project Thus Production Th1S year we have trled somethlng new 1n the l1ne of yearbooks we have 1ssued the f1rst pr1nted yearbook 1n our school S1nce It IS new I am gomg to try and put across to you the pro cess of puttlng out a pr1nted book Im dolng thls 1n hopes that thlS method Wlll be cont1n ued 1n years to come FITSI of all adxert1s1ng IS about the most 1m portant 1tem for lt IS by th1s means that we are able to f1nance the book A pr1nted year book costs about S500 or more to produce Advertlslng takes a lot of t1me for Saturdays must be spent go1ng to busmess concerns Of course dont get the 1dea lt s not fun because you can make lt so While the advert1s1ng IS bemg completed the edltor can be busy settlng up the dummy an nual Then she or he can assrgn the Jobs and thelr deadl1nes After the dummy IS set up the ed1tor must make a dummy copy of each page wh1ch has a p1cture on lt This IS done to show the pr1nter just where the p1cture and the wr1t1ng should go On the back of each p1cture number plcture number teach plcture must be numbered through the book startmg w1th one and contmulng on respectwelyl and the t1tle of the page tfaculty senlors FHA and etcl A copy sheet IS gxven by the pr1nter on wh1ch the artlcles are typed for the pr1nter ThlS page con talns the page number plcture number and name Wh1Ch corresponds to the plcture stlcker and dummy draw1ng P1cture pages must be carefully looked over by the pr1nter so as not to get any p1ctures wh1ch w1ll not pr1nt clearly Slnce prmtmg IS much smaller than regular type It IS poss1ble to get qulte a b1t more pr1nted matter on a page than otherw1se The pr1nter sets up the type and then sends back a copy to proof read Correc t1ons are made and the copy IS returned to the pr1nter for the f1nal pr1nt1ng The Job of puttlng out any type yearbook IS work but lt IS also fun and 1n years to come our yearbok w1ll grow more cherlshable along w1th your other pleasant memor1es I I I I Y Y , . , . . , . . , . .. . , . . , , . , , , . . , . , , I , . . . . . Y 7 ' ' If YI - ' I I ' I ' ll YI ' 1 ' 1 n 1 1 ' Sl ,Y smeared with black grease paint and adorned in YOU P1809 H Sticker with Size of PiCtl1I'6, Page ' . r. , Y Y - l ' 1 1 1 ' ' 1 I . . ' Y . Y . 1 ' r . ' - - - . , ' 1 - , 51 4' , -.. Q K X N I D' 1,1 . - gli ', Q4 W -- HRH Our Prom It is a pleasure each year for the Junior Class to put on a prom in honor of the Seniors who will be leaving. Although a lot of time is spent, headaches re- ceived, and perhaps schoolwork neglected, the big evening arrives and everyone knows that the work has not been in vain. On one such Friday evening the Junior Class of 1952 had prepared its room of beauty. The theme Spring Fantasy was carried out with the gym divided into two sections. The smaller one contained tables and chairs while the dance floor contained a garden at one end and lawn chairs around the edge of the dance floor. The walls were decorated with gray crepe paper and the ceiling yellow and blue with sparkling stars hung from it. The royalty was located on the stage with white steps leading to the honored. Two baskets of gladiolas stood on each side of the steps. In the garden was a large colorful painted fountain. A small white picket fence with bright spring flowers separated the dance floor. A small cobble stone walk in the green grass provided a path to the garden benches. Lee Simmons orchestra from Clinton, Iowa furnished the music. All types of music was played, from the slowest waltz to the fast jazz numbers. The Grand March was led by King Larry Schuler and Queen Jean Hummer- meier, who were crowned by Nancy Reynolds, the Junior Class President, They were chosen by the Junior Class to reign over the prom with Doris Roberts and Bill Hummermeier attendants. At intermission a buffet style lunch was served in the lobby. The table was beautifully decorated containing salads, relishes, open faced sandwiches, and sher- bet. The orchestra resumed playing again until midnight when the evening was brought to a close. fini iv 11.5 vf jf 6 'Zur' NIIITFIGY 57955 COPWIII TCE 'QWlFXfg N muff!! F15 rm S ' 531 I IA I l I U f Su 55' N ' , ' 0 if' K ll:-if 1 I- 119' Row 1 - Mr. Taubert tAdviseri, Duane Everhart, Joe Gerke, Harold Hockman, Bill Hummermeier, .lack Newmiller, Godon Sheffey, Ronald Skeel. Row 2 - Gary Popel, Ronald Kempel, Dick Boyer, Jim Brandt, Gerald Brinkmeier, Harold Walgren, Gary Polhill. Not Pictured - Allen Kampmeier, Lyle Gahm, Keith Althafer, Warren Heimerdinger. The 1952-53 year began with the following officers elected: President ....,.... . .. . . . Duane Everhart Vice President .. ............ Joe Gerke Secretary ...... . . . Bill Hummermeier Treasurer . .. .... Harold Hockman Historian ... ... Jack Newmiller The Lettermen's Club of Pearl City High School was organized in the spring of 1946 by Coach Roland Wickeiser. The objective of the club is to promote good sportsmanship and fellowship among the club members and the student body. The organization has been one of the most outstanding clubs in school ever since. One of the fundamental accomplishments has been the purchasing of sweat- jackets for the graduating members of the club. For the past few years the Lettermen's Club has sold candy during the noon hours. It was at first sold off the table until 1951 when regular candy machines replaced the tables. Since that date the venture has not been as profitable. Also the club furnished T-shirts with the words Pearl City Wolves on them and a drooling wolf emblem. The qualifications of a letterman are as follows: Anyone earning either a minor or major letter in basketball, softball, or baseball is eligible for member- ship. Men getting letters from other services such as manager or cheerleader are also eligible. The regular meeting of this club is held on the time designated by the club at the beginning of the school year. Special meetings may be called by the presi- dent if he thinks they are necessary. The Lettermen's Club has no dues, but they do have an initiatioin fee of two dollars which is collected on joining or at initiation. The Lettermen's Club booth at the Halloween Carnival was a soft drink and hot dog stand. Approximately thirty-five dollars was made by the venture. 57 Row 1 - Coach Lyle Taubert, Manager Richard Boyer. Row 2 - Duane Everhart, Richard Mack, Jack Newmiller, LeRoy Fischer, Gordon Sheffey. Row 3 - Gerald Brinkmeier, Harold Hickman, Bill Hummermeier, Harold Walgren. Row 4 - Allen Kampmeier, With only 2 regulars returning from last year's team, which had a poor year, fhe Pearl City Varsity suffered an unsuccessful season. Mr. Taubert brought up two sophomores to varsity ranks. keeping Gerald Brinkmeier there as a regular. With the shortage of manpower it managed to win only 1 game. Several close games were registered though. Prospects for next year are better as there is a promising bunch of boys coming up. -1w.?..wl f-may-www .aw-L,..-y me 4 Cheerleaders - Dena Thompson, Pauline Rosenstiel, Norma Sheffey. 38 Row l - Manager David Mack, Coach Howard Seeman, Manager Ronnie Endress Row 2 - Gary Polhill, Merlyn Roberts, Jim Brandt, Lyle Gahm, Ronnie Kempel Row 3 - Gary Popel, Sterling Sargent, Don Kuhlmeyer Schild, Keith Althafer. Row 4 - Raymond Breed, Keith Kness. With the return of five regulars from last years team Pearl City expected to have a good team. With the moving of Gerald Brinkmeier to varsity ranks, the team was weakened somewhat, but they still had a successful year. The team, over the regular season, won 10 and lost 9. In conference play it placed second to Dakota with a 6 and 4 record. They lost out in the annual Frosh-Soph tourna- ment held at Orangeville to Durand in the first game. The Frosh-Soph team next year will be most experimental as all of the boys will be moving up to varsity ranks. CHEERLEADERS Paula Gassman, Donna Boyer. Vae Kleekner Y '7 Row I - Ass't Coach Howard Seeman Gary Popel Duane Everhart Car Polhill - . , , 1 y , Jack Newmiller, Coach Lyle Taubert. Row 2 - Ronnie Kempel, Joe Gerke, Bill Hummermeier, Harold Walgren. Row 3 - Jim Brandt, Gordon Sheffey, Gerald Brinkmeier, Lyle Gahm. The Pearl City Softball Team started its 1952 season with 5 returning letter- men, Harold Walgren. Duane Everhart, Gerald Brinkmeier, Ronald Kempel, and Jim Brandt. With this group and a number of new boys the team won 2 games while losing 5. Its record in conference play was 2 wins and 4 losses. Its other loss was to Lena in the Forreston tournament. Prospects for next year are good with many of the boys coming back. 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X Z ? lr rug ,J V - Z'-'7 '1 Hot Lunch Program The hot lunch program IS under the supervxslon of Mrs Otteson Home Econ omics Instructor The program began September 2 and wrll contmue untrl the end of the school year Mrs Maude Durtsman IS head cook startrng at 7 00 or earlrer Wlth assrstance from Mrs Oralda Strohecker Mrs Verona Ashmore and Mrs Laura Gassman cornmg at 8 00 10 00 and 11 00 respectrvely Between 250 and 275 students are served ln the hot lunch room every noon The dxnnlng perlods are staggered from 11 20 untrl 12 10 Thxs IS due to the crowd ed cafeteria condrtlons One of the favorrte menus lS Roast Turkey Mash Potatoes Gravy Tossed Salad Peas Bread SPICE Cake M1lk A new washer and dryer were the largest preces of equrpment added to the Home Economlcs department as a convemence to the hot lunch room Wrth so many towels belng used these machmes are of value to the women Also srl verware drshes and other small equlpment were added due to the lncrease rn stu dent enrollment Mamtenance Men Two very capable men have been takmg care of the burldmg and grounds whrch requrre a great deal of trme and work John Weagley has been Wlth the school now for sxx years and Forrest Hammond came when the umt was formed The Jobs of these men are to keep the school house clean tend the furnace mow the lawns at the school ln Pearl Crty and also all the rural schools 1n the umt and frx anvthmg that needs reparrrng 1n all the schools When one task IS days to help out at the school The floors are waxed twrce a year before school starts 1n the fall and durmg the Chrlstmas vacatron There IS nothlng l1ke commg back to a clean burldmg John and Ham really deserve a b1g hand for the great Job they have done thrs year Bus Drivers The Umt d1StYlCt ran seven buses thls year The drrvers are as follows John Weagley Kerth Werkhelser Emerson Brady Harry Offenhelser Donald Kraft Phl 11p Marks and Gurtls GOV1g The drrvers took their turn of drrvmg to the basketball games durlng the sea son Lyall Taubert and Robert Cornell substrtuted rn the absence of any one of the seven regular drrvers This year a new forty passenger bus was purchased be cause of the large enrollment at the Pearl Crty School B6Sld9S marntammg the bulldmg and drxvmg a bus Mr Weagley serves ade quately as the school bus garage man He saw to It that all buses were gased and Olled and rn good runnmg condrtlon The drrvers deserve a great deal of credxt for the effrcxent Job they have done thls year HI ,I ff Ulridkzllfa X done there are always many more awaiting them. 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N ,,, 1 ... .. 2 3...-1. - , W I-1 i l 4-Q-Q i ii 2 Calendar September School opened Books were dlstrlbuted and 20 mlnute classes followed Everyone notlced M1ss Garcxas new dla mond School was 1n full swmg Flrst FHA meetlng lots of new members Mrs O are you losmg any we1ght Semors p1cked class play Mr Seemans blrthdav Jean Hummermeler VlSlt9d school She must mlss us ' GAA gxrls went on a hlke Had a marsh mallow roast at Brandt s quarry Junlors ordered class rmgs Jr Hxgh soft ball game w1th Wmslow at PC We won 15 to 8 Flrst Sr H1gh Softball game at Lena They won 16 to 4 Flrst GAA Senlor class and Lettermen s club meetlng No advanced Home Ec class-Mrs O at tended a meetmg at Belvldere Jolly Boys had a hayrlde Leah Herman had four beauty t l spots today Norman Rosenstxel dldnt sleep 1n Engllsh Softball game at Forreston They won Cookmg started 1n advanced Home Ec A few glrls dldnt feel so well after eatmg Annual Staff meetmg Play cast plcked for When Dreams Come True Jr Hlgh softball game wxth Davxs at No Adv Home Ec because Home Ec tea chers from thls sectlon were here today to learn how to fry flsh Pete Hall came agaln today to start magazme sales Fxrst play practlce Elghth grade candy sale at noon Semor class meetlng they de Clded to have a scrap drlve Softball game w1th Dakota We won J Hlgh started magazme sales Bugology fleld trlp B1lls and Joes cars wouldnt run rlght after plav pr'1ct1ce Jr Hlgh won a softball game at Omngevllle Sr Hlgh played Lena They won FHA In 1t1at1on party The Freshles really looked sweet Seniors made thelr goal for the mag azlne sale Pay day All the teachers are ln excellent humor Scotch Tr1o Assembly Magazme sales went up today Only 511485 to go to hxt our S1000 goal Semors had 100W partlcxpatlon and doubled 1ts goal from S180 to 3360 We won a softball game at Wmslow How do you l1ke Mrs Os sllver ha1r October FFA In1t1at1on Jr Hlgh Softball game at Cedarvllle Magazme sales exceeded S1000 Senlors sold ox er S400 Softball game Wlth Orangevllle We lost Busmess Law class attended a court sesslon Magazme sales ended today w1th a total of S1311 55 Flrst ed1t1on of the Pearlette came ou All school Party postponed untll Oct 15 Is Mr Brach ready to cllmb the flag pole I understand Harold Hockman has to be s1t tlng at the top when he gets there GAA Play Day at Lanark Blood typed today Annual subscrlptlons started Jr Hlgh magazme sales S173 21 A very pecullar odor prevalled today the flrst 2 perxods What were the chemlstry stu dents cooklng up 7th and 8 th grade glrls played 9th and 10th ln softball Sophs and Jrs have to pay for the school party P C lost at Durand Jr Hugh Softball game wlth Lena here FHA House of Delegates meetlng at Lena Mr Ts blrthday S1x weeks tests Fresh Soph clashed w1th the Jr and Sr gxrls ln a hard game of soft ball Jr and Srs won Hayrxde sponsored by Lutheran Church Dorls R has a dlamond Mr Wlck Harold H and B111 H left for FFA Conventxon m Kansas Crty Basketball practxce started All School Party Recleved report cards Wonder who Charlle W IS so mterested ln It seems there are letters floatmg around rn study hall frequently No school Teachers Institute Cheerleader tryouts Congratulatlons to the wlnners Senlor gxrls got shot at Bllger Studlo pened to Duane that he dldnt get there Glrls recelved DICYUFQ proofs Is everybody S3.tlSfI9d9 TB X rays taken ln Freeport It seems that many of the gxrls are wondering who anony mous IS who now wrltes for the paper Jr Hlgh cheerleadlng tryouts D1d the Sr Boys learn how to make candy? Jrs took state tests Halloween Carnlval everyone worked hard November Jr Class rlngs arrxved Mock electlon was held Ike and Nlxon were elected General Presldentlal electlon held Our mock electlon held true Senlor Play dress rehearsal No Home Ec class- Mrs O Went to a state conventlon Senlor Class Play Senlor Class Play Play IS over and Srs started back to school work No school Armlstlce Day Part of Adv Home Ec class made a com plete dmner for the others Home Ee gxrls had another dlnner FHA Bake Sale F1rst basketball game here wlth Shannon We os FFA Banquet Korean Clothxng Dr1ve IS on S1x weeks tests Jr Class Assembly mock wedding m Mxss Garcla s honor 3 ' . . 1 . ' - ' . 4 ' . ' ' - . 5 . ' ' i . v I . . 10 . I ' . 13 ' . ' . . ' . 'l . 15 . ' . . . 16 ' . ' ' ' . ' . D 17 - ' ' . ' 20 . ' P.C. l . 21 ' -' ' ' . Game at Durand postponed because of rain. 22 Senior boys had pictures taken. What hap- . . Q . I . - 4 ' Z . 28 . . - l ' . ' h ' . 29 . ' Y ' . ' ' . . r. 30 ' . . 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I ' 69 Basketball game with Orangevllle Varsity was defeated and Fresh Soph won Coleman Puppet Assembly Miss Garcia was married at 3 00 In Chicago Dont forget to call her Mrs Heimerdlnger Pearl C1ty went to Mt Carroll for the first out of town game School dlsmlssed at 2 00 for Thanksglvlng Vacation Received report cards 27 81 28 Thanksgrvlng Vacation December Back to school GAA girls and Sophomore class went bowlmg at Lena Sunshine Col lie Assembly A home game with Stockton Mr Seeman seems to use Friday as test day Game at Durand GAA Chrlstmas party Santa Claus came a little early didnt he What happened to all the gifts some of the members wondered Pep Session Pearl City played Lanark Var s1ty lost Fresh Soph won 7th Grade Chrlstmas party Home game with Lena We won all the games Holiday Tournament at Rockford We drew Belvidere Everyone had been working hard for the Christmas Program that was presented to nlght Faculty Assembly Rev Cooperider spoke PC went to Dakota for a game It seems that three girls have been puttmg red and green food coloring in their hair cats and dogs but we went carolmg any way School until 2 00 Movre and refreshments were served by faculty School ends for the year Christmas Was Santa good to everyone' January Back to school Pauline R fell and cut her knee Hope shell be back to school soon New calendar was put up in study hall Mr Seemans 8 ball is certainly receiving a lot of attention lately Game wlth Wmslow GAA In1t1at1on Mrs Ethridge is subblng for Miss Hall FHA girls put on a banquet for PC Bank stock holders PC played at Dakota First selectlon of the annual went to the printer Semester tests We went to Orangeville for a game Tests returned ls everyone happy' An nual pictures were taken today by Bllger Studio Today bemg Inauguration Day we were al lowed to watch TV ln different homes around town The Ag Boys and Home Ec girls changed classes for three weeks Stephenson County Tournament held in Free port we were defeated in the first game playmg Wmslow Report Cards were handed out I imagine everyone made the honor roll Honor study halls started today How do the Jr and Sr boys like sewing by now? Soph Class and GAA went bowling Fresh Class FFA and FHA had a roller skat ing party at the Pines What happened that Jack N and Duane E didnt get to hlstory class Mr Brach didnt have any thing to do wlth it did heo What happened that Dick B had to go out of Bus Law class to study hall Were you a bad boy D1ck Home game with Durand Jack N is no more a single man Congratu lations Jack' Febrauary Polio Benefit Game It took in S5307 59 Pearl City went to Stockton for a game Are any of the teachers stiff from the benefit game last night? Semors are busy passmg out name cards Band pictures were taken over Duane E did you enJoy art class today? I understand he would rather tell the fifth grade about the Revolutionary War than study Bus Law PC played Lena Home game w1th Mt Carroll GAA act1v1ty period Jr Class picked the play Thats the Ticket Lrncolns Birthday Vacation Teachers Instltute PTA Meetmg Roberta W spoke on G1rls State Harold W on Boys Nation and Duane E on Boys State them rn her desk ln study hall 7th period Jr play cast chosen Game with Wmslow Home Game with Lanark GAA girls went bowling District Tournament at Thompson SIX weeks tests aga1n Where did Wilma get that Sharp C l knife in chemlstry class Joe G wouldn t know would he March Report cards are out agaln C F Bowser a mountam climber presented an assembly program Mrs Otteson takes time off Mrs Wlele substituted Fresh Soph Tournament at Orangevllle District Solo and Ensemble MUSIC Contest at Morrison Pearlanna went to press today Sr boys go to State Tournament Paul Mix Assembly Program Apnl Jr Class Play Jr Class Play Six weeks tests BE Day No School' Jr Sr Prom MGY F H A Banquet Semors left on their skip day to Washing ton D C B ccalaureate Fmal Tests Commencement 21 . . 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W R AN r' Q3 ,. 7 7 7 ff L C 7 7 -1 7 1 r rr , ,qlrqgcygrg igidiniliilinf I 9 ll 1 v f -r H 1 rf 1,21 -j' '22 x 12 ' Q' X 1 C .Z-' K X in X K x MH f . ' -55 ' 1 1 , 56 X I v X Q X X ' f v9 lst Row-Bobby Endress, Jim Ditsworth, Evor Nowak, Richard Dikkers, Paul Carpenter. 2nd Row-Robert Werkheiser, Dennis Fox, Carolyn Herold, Betty Schubert, Eugene Barklow, Robert Geiseman, Janice Hammer. 3rd Row-Gerald Volkers, Mary Brinkmeier, Marville Smeathers, Anita Althafer, Elizabeth Kloepping, Patricia Baumgartner, Donald Doubler. 4th Row-Dan Nowak, Joyce Morse, Harry Mader, Jacob Albright, Warren Frey, Alan Walgren, Gilbert Hershey. Howard Seeman The eighth grade started the year with the class adviser, Mr. Seeman, and the following oiiicersz President ............. ..... E vor Nowak Vice President .......... Richard Dikkers Secretary and Treasurer .....................,....... Paul Carpenter On September 25, 1952 they held their first candy sale to raise funds for their treasury. The second candy sale was held on February 4. On October 14. they had a class meeting to decide on a booth at the Halloween Carnival. The class had a booth and called it the Country Store in which they had a grab bag and pies and cakes to sell. December 4 was the date of the annual Christmas party at which they played basketball and pass the apple. After the games Mr. Seeman furnished a lunch which consisted of ice cream, cup cakes, cookies, and cocoa. The eighth graders contributed money to buy Anita Parkinson a copy of the Pearlanna, when she was sick in the hospital with polio. At the end of the school year the class went to Flag Staff Hill in Krape Park for the annual class picnic. Some went fishing, others followed trails or watched wild life. After such a successful year they all are looking forward to the Freshman year. lst Row-Allen Toepfer, Nancy Baysinger, Janet Brandt, Stanley Ashmore, Joyce Gassman, Charles Kloepping. 2nd Row-Randall Peterson, Janet Flack, Jerry Workinger, Richard Plager, Gordon Garnhart, Gary Reiter. 3rd Row-Gail Lamoreux, Beverly Werk- heiser, Lorna Boop, Virginia Cain, Janice Heidenreich, Ellen Au- rand, Cleora Fiedler. 4th Row-Delbert Roberts, Gary Drenner, Ruby Glenn, Joe Herold, Billy Sunderman, Joyce Buss, Donna Duitsman. Heimerdinger The Seventh Grade started the school year with 27 students. Carol Dees moved away leaving 26. The adviser is Mrs. Heimerdinger. The following oiiicers were elected at the first class meeting: President ........................................ Stanley Ashmore Vice President ..................................... Janet Brandt Secretary ....... ....... .......... ..... J o y ce Gassman Treasurer ........................................ Nancy Baysinger The class took part in the Junior High Magazine Sales last fall selling 5252.25 in magazines which was 345.73 profit for the class treasury. This was not enough to beat the eighth graders which resulted in the seventh grade giving a party in the school gym on October 28. The class had a candy sale in which members brought candy. A profit of 512.62 was made. A Christmas party was held on December 10, in the school gym. Games were enjoyed and refreshments were served. There was an exchange of gifts among the students and a kitchen utensil shower for Mrs. Heimerdinger, the adviser of the class. A successful school year closed with a picnic with lots of good food. T4 Row 1 - Coach Howard Seeman, Cheerleaders Mary Brinkmeier, Janet Brandt, Joyce Buss. Row 2 - Richard Dikkers, Warren Frey, Alan Walgren, Gilbert Hershey, Jim Dittsworth, Paul Carpenter, Manager. Row 3 - Bobby Endress, Richard Plager, Delbert Roberts, Stanley Ashmore. Basketball Losing 3 regulars from last years team, the Pearl City Grade School basket- ball team wasn't too successful but still managed to win 3 games while losing 8. In conference play it won 3 and lost 5. The non-conference losses were to Lanark who won twice and Orangeville who won in the Grade School Tournament at Lena. Scores of the games are as follows: lst Meeting 2nd Meeting P.C. OPP. P.C. OPP. Lanark 21 27 15 34 Winslow 35 28 44 33 Lena 22 24 17 28 Dakota 43 17 24 50 Orangeville 18 31 23 24 COUNTY TOURNAMENT Pearl City 24 Orangeville 42 The Junior High Softball team had a fair season with three wins to two defeats. These were all conference games, as the team did not play any non-conference games this season. Scores of games are as follows: SOFTBALL P.C. OPP. Winslow 15 8 Davis 13 9 Orangeville 13 21 Cedarville 14 8 Lena 7 10 75 Row 1 - Janet Flack, Carolyn Herold, Beverly Werkheiser, Joyce Gassman, Nancy Baysinger, Janice Hammer. Row 2 - Cleora Fiedler, Ellen Aurand, Lorna Boop, Janice Heidenreich, Patricia Baumgartner, Betty Schubet. Row 3 - Elizabeth Kloepping, Anita Althafer, Janet Brandt, Mary Brinkmeier, Donna Duitsman, Vir- ginia Cain. Row 4 - Marvelle Smeathers, Evor Nowak, Ruby Glenn, Joyce Morse, Joyce Buss, The Jr. High Chorus consists of twenty-three girls and twenty-nine boys under the direction of Mr, Leski. Most of the singing is selections from the American Singer books which they use. Though no ensembles have been worked up they do part singing which will be Very helpful when they join the high school choruses. They meet twice a week. Janice Heidenreich is their up and coming accompanist. Row 1 - Allen Toepfer, Bobby Endress, Jim Ditsworth, Stanley Ashmore Paul Carpenter, Randall Peterson, Gail Lamoreux, Charles Kloepping. Row 2 Leski fDirectorb, Gary Reiter, Robert Werkheiser, Eugene Barklow Dennis Fox Gordon Garnhart, Robert Geisman, Jerry Workingcr. 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XY . - 'NDIN' Meats - Vegetables Pearl City, Illinois l , Yeager s Garage Tractor 85 Car SBFVICE Tlres Tubes 0115 Greasmg Phone 42 Pearl Cxty Ill COMPLIMENTS EMMFRT MGOGK S DRUG STORE Bonded Member of Florlsts Telegraph Dehvery SCYVICE Demlnger Floral Shop FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCATQONS WEDDINGS AND FUNER S Telephone Main 3040 1 W Main St Walnut Grove 4x4 Plus Home Grown Gram Equals A Complete Ratlon A FEED FOR EVERY NEED Guy E Sprague Pearl C1ty I111no1s Comphments Of I Stephenson Locker Service Lena Ill1no1s Revlon Helene Curtls VERDA S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 59 Pearl Crty Ill Lena Sports Arcade Sz 1 th Frame Tap ANNE 85 ED MILLAR Lena. I1l1no1s I Cltlzens State Bank GENERAL BANKING Lena Ill1no1s 1 . OF . u - . - . , , A D , . cc 77 I Freeport. Ill. - - - . 9 I 1 1. Freeport Floor Company GENEVA STEEL CABINETS 1033 W. Empire Ph: State 408 Freeport I111no1s Congratulations to the Seniors of '53 Freeport Lincoln-Mercury Co. 115 E. 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Robert H and Florence Woker Murphy SL Gustafson JOHN DEERE DeLAVAL Farm Equrpment Mllkers Freeport 111111015 Congratulations and Best Wishes To The Class of '53 KUHLEMEI LR 81 POPEL GENERAL MERCHANDISE Phone 65 Pearl C Illmus Complxments of MILLERS VENDING MACHlNEb Freeport 111111015 Best Wxshes For Your Success TerHark Studio Store 714 W Llncoln Blvd ELECTRIC ORGANS PIANOS ACCORDIONS BAND INSTRUMENTS Freeport mms LIEBENSTI' IN BROS Dealexs In GENERAL MERCHANDISE Pearl Clty 111111015 fX ity 'V- Q 1 , , W Ili: ' 1 111 X X 11 I l 1 Carpenters Rtandard Seruce Gasohne O11 Grn m Pearl Cxty AIHON SCHULER HARDW ARF PHONE 11 Plumbmg and Heatmg Palnts 0119 ax cl G Q A GOOD PLACE T0 TRADE Pearl C1ty 111111014 Phone 40 Cff' ' Po1r1C1ty Ill L. C ll f r x f LBININK ER HARDWARE AWD APPLIANCES Complete L1ne of Hmrdware 'md He Ltlng All Populrr Lmes of Apphfmce and Televmon Smles and SSFVICE Two Stores To Serve You Better 65 PHONES 90 Lanark Ilhnoxs 9 ,' L ' . Is - 115' g ' IL' I 1 . 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Douglas St. Freeport, Ul- KEN WERKHEISER Kmgwhn S Tavern Your Blue Seal Salesman Feed Plant Food Equlprnent FINE QUALITY LIQUORS For Servwe can Pearl Clty Illmoxs Phone 3209 Pearl Clty Ill Comphments Of Mel S Inn Lunches Fountaln SCTVICC Phone 137 Pearl Clty Plumblng Heatlng GROCERIES MEAT PRODUCE Phone 10310 Pearl Clty Il11no1s Loran Ill Phone 9821 LILAMON S POLHILL IMPL STORE E bl h d 1869 sta is 6 J I Case SL New Idea SALES 85 SERVICE Phone 1002 Lena Ill Phone 1003 Phone M 270 Lena In Home Furnlshers Funeral DIFCCIOTS I ' ,Ill. Kenneth Brinkmeier Kempel's Grocery Store Spencer Luggage Shop Cornellslioyal Blue Luggage Glfts Decoratxve Furmshmgs Grocey-les Meats Frmts C H Vegetables Ice Cream Opposxte ourt ouse Freeport I1l1no1s Pearl C1ty I1l1no1s Sanitary Laundry Chas L Rlnger Q0 and Dry Cleaners 120 E Exchange St Freeport I1l1no1s FREEPORT S LEADING JEWELERS 113 West Stephenson Street Freeport I1l1no1s C H Llttle St Co at the s1gn of the plated tower Importers Wholesalers and Retall Dealers ln Crockery Glassware Lamps Stoneware Toys and House Furnrshmg Goods Freeport Il11no1s For 5 Years Your Dependable Store Pays To Buy At Read s It 1S Always Blossom Tlme at Freeport Floral Co Peter J 85 N H D1d1er Props 106 W Maln St Freeport Ill L. Comphments Of B Leo Schwarz 7 I H ' F. A. Read Co. l' 1 ' 7 . 1 . on .I SN- s SCHREINER 85 CARBAUGH I X Sales M Servlce X llll ' Mobil' wmcamggy Gehl New Holland New Idea 0 Phone 84 Lanark Ill1no1s THE HOME OF Good Coal and Iron Fxrman Heatmg Equlpment Wayne and Ful 0 Pep Feeds Jamesway Barn and Poultry Equlpment Badger Brand Seeds THE H A HILLMER C0 Freeport Rldott Dakota Davls Comphments of Hawes Bottlmg C0 Freeport Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Inc. Freeport 111111013 L X f x EIIEIEQCQHQLJ 5 , ' Y I VII .M. E .I Brady PRODUCE Phone 10109 Pearl Clty I111no1s Clarence Brmkmeler GENERAL HAULING MOEWS SEED CORN DEALER PHONE WHITE 85 Pearl Clty I111no1s John Busch PEARL CITY FEED STORE Full O Pep and Quaker Feeds Sem1 Sol1d Buttermllk Full L1ne Fleld Fenclng Super Phosphate and Rock Spread Full L1ne Farm Seeds Phone 77 Pearl Cxty I111no1s Henry Hank Manthel MODERN BARBER SHOP Pearl Clty I111no1s The State Bank of Pearl Cnty Pearl Clty 11113013 Complunents Of Clorus G Muller Pearl Cxty I111no1s Pearl Clty Farmers Gram Sz Coal Co Gram Feed Salt Coal Seed and Petroleum Products Phone 44 Pearl Clty I111no1s Blalr Motor Sales DODGE da PLYMOUTH Sales 85 Servlce GLENN BLAIR 85 SON Prop Phone 18 Lanark I111no1s U 0 S6 79 ' s J I o c u u , . i 1 1 1 H0034 ly 9,4 Robert Stroheoker LIVESTOCK TRUCKING Re Pearl C1ty Stukenberg Implement Sales Tractors Cornbmes Farm Implements 19 East Mam St Freeport I1ln1o1s Freeport Rug and Lmoleum Co, Inc Complete L1ne Of Floor Coverlngs 3 East Mfun St Phone State 159 Freeport Illmors F rederlck G Smith Sz Co Readymlx Concrete Lmme Sand Concrete Blocks Plaster Gravel Structural Steel Stokers 327 E Stephenson St Ph MEIN 3700 Freeport Ill1no1s Crawford Drug Store John A Crawford Geo T Henkel Expert Frtters Of Trusses Supports dr Elastxc Stocklngs Freeport Ill1no1s Best W1shes Moss Jewelry Co 12 East Stephenson Street Freeport Ill1no1s Dltsworth Weldmg XL Woodworkmg Shop WALT DITSWORTH Prop Pearl C1ty Ill1no1s I :On NomoOwnolDnpanmqm d Lumber, Roofing, Coal, Cement, - I Stouffers Hatchery Lem III Phone 266 Hatches Year Around S Approved Pullorum Clean HER WID SHOES Freeport I111no1s A Name In Footwear That Is Your Guarantee of Quahty CompI1ments Of NOESKE BROS Freeport I111no1s AUTOMOBILES 85 APPLIANCES Phlhp L Helster ATTORNEY AT LAW INSURANCE BROKER Kent Freeport rfppaul I' NO CHICAGO AVE Quality Clothing and Furnishings OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE FREEPORT ILLINOIS Compllments Of The Pearl Cnty News Your Home Town Newspaper R H Block GENERAL TRUCKING SIGN WORK Phone 3 Pearl Clty I111no1s M' I SPAHN Sn ROSE LUMBER COMPANY Complete Building Service - One P iece or A Carload LOUIS GADDIE Mgr L C PICKARD Mgr Phone 54 Phone 629 Pearl Clty Ill Kent Congratulatxons Graduatlng Class of 1952 1953 EARL F EDLER Representmg DEKALB HYBRIDS lf' ir- A fx V mS '2NmY' o' 1 Wg,- 35 '35 C H U23 , . , 111. 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