Perry High School - Perrionian Yearbook (Shoemakersville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1955 volume:

6l'I'L0lZL6UZ PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS GF 195 5 e Lcafwlz the c ass of 1955 dedlcate thls yearbook, the last m8mO1F of ur hlvh school days Mr and Mrs Irvin Smlth for thelr falthful loyalty and servlce Mrs Sm1th 1S a graduate of Perry TOWHSh1p H1 h School, Keystone State Normal School, Nuglenberg College,and Urslnus College She has been teachlnv Envllsh at Derry tor seven teen years Schuyk1ll Preparatory School, Albrlght Co lege, Unlverslty of Pennsylvanla, and Muhlenberg College He tau ht at South west UURIOF H1 h School and has been teachlng Sclence at Perry 'or twenty four y ar He 15 also the ASSISCBHC Prlnclpal We dedlcate thls book to thelr untlrlnv effort ln helplng us and many others thru our hl h school years at Perry We 'I . ' o 'g to l 'I l . D . . . .Q K 1 xl ' .AA . 73 . ' X 0 U ' J' - Mr. Smithis a graduate of Windsor Township Public School, o , l ' 4 . J' - 'U , . .T , r . . FH ., l - e s. ' I ' A Y Ig ,, . Sfaff H STAFF Standlng left to rlght, Dary Ella Gehret, Bruce Madelra, Chrlstine Moyer, Karroll Kershner, and Vivlan Gensemer S1tt1ng left to rlght, Mabel Heffner, Gerald Wanner, Paul Klee, Stephen Lelbensperger and Ilabelle Wentzel Edltor Paul Klee Asslstant Edltor Ilabelle Wentzel ACC1VlCy Reporter Bruce Madelra Girl's Sports Christlne Moyer BUSINESS Manager Stephen Lelbensperger Productlon Manager Mabel Heffner Art Ed1tors Karroll Kershner Mary Ella Gehret Cynthla Donne TYPISTS Florence Hartman, Kareen Brown, Anna Hamm, Jack Wertz, R1ta Nuss, Cynth1a Donne, Arlene King, Allen Adam, Elalne Reppert, and Mary Jane Strausser REPORTERS Ruth Geschwindt, Marian ZW61Z1g, Thomas Adam, Ronald Christ, Leroy Hoppes, Arthur Mlller, Werner Mlller, Merlln Peters, Kenneth Shrom We, the class of 1955, wlsh to express our slncere thanks to those who helped to make thls yearbook a success Boy's Sports....,:::. ..:.:::::::Gerald Wanner ffffkx 90 Q 65 m 7lsC?Q Q N i A , ey '71 dj ff xxx ' XX U Q U 060' Effy Sc oo! Presldent V1ce Presldent Secretary Treasurer Member Floyd E Hart1nger Wllllam A K1S51Hg9P George H Moyer Theodore S Re1nhart Ray D Fentschler fV U1 SM Presldent Flrst V1ce Presldent Second Vlce Presldent Secretary ASS1St3Ut Secretary Treasurer BERN TOWNSHIP Paul A Ohnmacht Clarence J Kauffman Sherwood C Rleser Edward G Zerbe Ray h Ulshafer CENTERPORT BOROUGH John L Krelder Ralph H Hagg Raymond R Reber Clarke T Wlller Norman W Werley CENTER TOWNSHIP Grant R Reber Joseph Blckel LEWIS H Kllne James S Rlegel Yaul J Zlpp I I I ............. ........ . .............. . .....George H. Moyer A J I I ,, 3 A L. A . . . . . T ..1' . ' v -' .. A , U a 1 . ' J. x ' , . . . . y DIRECTORS John L Kreider Clarence J Kauffman Leroy Q Wenrlch Grant R Reber Clyde Rothenberger ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIP Arthur J Mlller Paul A Anspach Paul E Kelm Charles W Henn Clyde Rothenberger PERRY TOWNSHIP WEST George H Moyer Ray D Rentschler Wllllam A KlSSlHE9 Floyd E Hartlnger Theodore S Relnhart LEESPORT BOROUGH Leroy Q Nenrlch harles C Blatt Lester R Dunkelberger Raymond F Vrelder W1ll1am R Marks aaa fy Faculty Back Row, left to right, Mr Stetzler, Mr Smith, Mr Talnack, Mr Plafcan, Mr Kershner, and Mr Kiefer Mrs Heinly, Mrs Lamm and Mrs Wachter , Front Pow, left to right, Miss Hartman, Mrs. Smith, Miss Pinch, Mr. Lamm, Mrs. Lengle, Mrs. Rank, and Mrs. Zerr. Five members were added to our regular faculty at Perry. Mrs. Went- zel became the Fifth grade teacher. Mr. Stetzler took over the Sixth grade. Mr. Kershner took over the math department for the first half of the year until he was called into the service, Mr. Wolff then fin ished the year as the math teacher. The new commercial teacher and coach of J. V. Basketball is Mr. Plafcan. Mr. Drigan teaches history and coaches Varsity Basketball. . Smith continued teaching science and Mrs. Smith continued her work as the debating coach librarian, and English instructor. M . Barnhart retained his posit on as agriculture instructor and faculty adivisor for the P. F. A. Miss Winch retained her position as language teachen Mrs. Zerr taught physical education, health, and home economics. . Talnack has kept his position as music instructor. Mr. Lamm retained his position as principal. Middle Row, left to right, Mr. Barnhart, Mr. Drigan, Mrs. Wentzel Mr 1 r Mr STANLEY PREY Supervising Princlpal Pre9arat1on Pennsylvania State Un1vers1ty De rees Bachefor of Arts Master of Educatlon Ex erlence Reading Schoo 1StPiCt Ontelaunee High School Port Jervis High School. 401 DANIEL B LAM Elementary Supervisor PPCQHPQCIOH Wernersvllle Hlgh School Keystone State Normal School Franklin and Marshall College Columbla Unlverslty De rees Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts Exgerience Spr1ng TOWDShlp Rural School West Polnt Grammar School Portage Townshlp Schools Perry TOWHSh1p Schools IRVIN A SMITH Assistant Principal Teacher of Science Preparation Windsor Township Puolic School Schuylkill Preparatory School Albright College University of Pennsylvania Muhlenburg College Degree Bachelor of Science Experience Southwest Junior High School Perry Township High School REBECCA R SMITH Teacher of English Preparation Perry Township High School Keystone State Normal School Muhlenburg College Ursinus College Degree Bachelor of Arts Experience Perry Township High School CAMBPBLWWE SMA DANIEL DPIGAN Teacher of Social Studies Health and Physical Education Preparation Stroudsburg State Teachers College Rutgers Unlversity New Brunswlck, New Jersey Degrees Bachelor of Science Masters Degree Experience McClenny High School, Florida High School of Mount Joy, Pa Perry Township Hlgh School JOHN P TALNACK Teacher of Music History Preparation Reading High School Lebanon Valley College Degree Bachelor of Science Experience Reading Schools Perry Township High School X72 , f ' 'f nz f S, fc' ou ,T KC' X 4045 1 1 I BETTY JANE ZEIB Teacher of Home Economlcs Health and Physncal Education Preparation Stroudsburg State Teachers College Degree Bachelor of Science Experlence Muncy Creek Joint School Muncy, Pa Perry Townshnp Hlgh School PAUL L. BARNHART Teacher of Vocational Agriculture Preparation: Derry Township consolidated School Penn State College Degree: Bachelor of Science Experience: Perry Township High School MWF?-cus: 1 . . I V' g . ' o . ' . A . - A ' xx N' ' ' . , Z - G .. U -, ,, E 6, e?V JL , 'Y , -Mfr, ,' ' W , EgJ?H ' ' L5 S ' . ,, T V W . , + 'wr ,Mei wa? aw: ,ff 2 ..'ID' N!!-1 ,ff ROBERT PLAFCAN Commercial Teacher Preparation Beaver Township High School Bloomsburg State Teachers College Degree Bachelor of Science Experience Perry Township High School BARBARA H. FINCH Teacher of Languages Preparation: Haverford High School Albright College Degree: Bachelor of Arts Experience: Perry Township High School N57 5ggg5wEW554 K T,Vf V wWW4w'w,, ' ' T ' ROBERT F WOLFF Teacher of Mathematics Preparat1on St Clair High School Kutztown State Teachers College Bachelor of SCISHCG Experlence Perry Township Hlgh School JMWWN Jyfkw N7 CHARLES F. WINK Teacher of Art History and Civics Preparation: Kutztown High School Kutztown State Teachers Muhlenburg College Penn State College Degree Bachelor of Science Experience East Oreland High School Coplay High School west Lawn iigh School Perry Township High School NEIL KERSHNER Teacher of Mathematics Preparatlon Lehe1ghton H1gh School Kutztown State Teachers College Degree Exper1ence Perry Townshlp High School Mr Kershner entered the United States Army on February 1, 1955 Bachelor of Science X X K M f Wffffl IWWV W! 1' A -X W f ffWWf MffWf , ,W - ,f4Q,W f' 'f' ff, 21,15 71 4' 41 Y . ,. Q H, . b if 1 mm r x , I, A 1 xyx - AX N- 'All f , 5 'QCA l X Wf!f f' Q ff' ff 1, I ? IU , A ' N 4? if f ,NX M, Z i f V ff vi , 4. . SENIOR CLASS Fourth row, left to rlght, Allen Adam, Leroy Hoppes, Paul Klee, Stephen Lelbensperger, Arthur Mlller, Karroll Kershner, Werner Mlller, Merlln Peters Thlrd row, left to rlght, Rlta Nuss, Chrlstlne Moyer, Anna Hamm, Jack Nertz, Mary Jane Strausser, Arlene Klng, Elalne Reppert Second row, left to rlght, Thomas Adam, VlV13H Gensemer, Kareen Brown, Ronald Chrlst, Cynthla Donne, Illabelle Ventzel, Kenneth Shrom First row, left to rlght, Florence Hartman, Ruth Geschwlndt, Mary Gehret, Gerald Wanner, Bruce Madelra, Mabel Heffner, Marlan ZW6iZlg We, the Senior class of '55 hope for prosperity, happlness, and success as each one starts out on h1s own Path of llfe year w1th candy sales and the Halloween Soclal Our class was well represented 1n various aCC1V1C1eS Chrlstlne Moyer served as pianlst Thomas Adam, Ronald Chrlst, Paul Klee, Merlin Peters, and Gerald Wanner represented us 1D the band Thomas Adam, Ronald Chrlst, Steve Lelbensperger, Paul Klee, Merlln Peters, Gerald Wanner, helped roll up those polnts for Perry's basketball team Bruce Madeira, Ronald Chrlst, and Paul Klee played both soccer and baseball In g1TlS basketball, Anna Hamm, Chr1st1ne Moyer, and Illabelle Wentzel represented us Mary Gehret, Chrlstlne Moyer, and Illabelle Wentzel served as cheerleaders we w1sh to express our slncere gratltude for those whohelped make our graduatlon posslble CLASS OFFICERS President Gerald Wanner Secretary Mary Ella Gehret V1ce Rresident Bruce Madelra Treasurer Mabel Heffner , - . . ' ' 3 . We started our Senior activities as soon as we entered our Senior . . A . Kareen Brown Kareen is the ash blonde of the Senior Class She enjoys dancing and watching races Her expression i WYou know it'u She likes spagetti and chocolate cake Her irritation is stuck up boys In the future she plans to be a secretary Here's wishing you luck Kareen Clubs Personality 7 Glee Club 7 12 Hobby 8 Tri Hi Y lO 12 Allen Adam Allen isone of the neat dressers f the class and is well-liked by his classmates. He injoys being with Mary Ella. Hbu can usually see him driving around 218 '53 Plymouth- His favorite expression is HI'm bashful.' He likes eating steak sandwiches anlusirritation is stuck-up girls. Allen's future is undecided but we know he'll be a success in whatever he attempts. Clubs: Safety- 9 Business -12 Science- lO Gym -ll Thomas R Adam Tommy Cynthia J Donne Cynthia is one of the more quiet girls in our class Her favorite pastine is hoedowning She also enjoys drawing, and is a very cap able artist She enjoys eating potpie and spaghetti Her major irritation is olives Cynthia's future is undecided, but we're wishing you lots of luck and we know you will succeed in no matter what you attempt Clubs wild Life 9 Glee Club 9-12 Art 10 and 12 Science ll Tommy is one of the comedians of our class He can usually be seen drlving around ln a '48 Chevy His expression 1 nGee I don't know'H H s movies engoys people favorite pas ime is going to with a certain Junior H eating meat loaf Stuck up irritate him He has par ticipated in sports for H years He intendsto continue ln farming unless Uncle Saminterferes Here's wishing you luck, Tommy Clubs 7 Hobby 9 12 F 8 Booster 10 12 Band Mary Ella Gehret WGehretU Mary Ella is the fastest talker in our class. She enjoys eating and dating Allen. Her favorite expres- sion is nOh Lordn. She likes to eat pork chopsand oranges. Her irritation is stuck up people. She has been active in cheering for two years, and has served as class secretary for six years. Inthe future che plans to attend Ursinus College andxnajorin English. W wish you lots of luck in the Ji? ture, Mary Ella. Ronald R Christ Christie Clubs Personality 7 Science ll Hobby 8 Library l2 Officers 9 12 Ronaldis the tardy member of our class He can often be seen behind the counter of Chr1st's Store H enjoys participating in sports His favorite expression is nYou know itn His major dislike 1 girls His favorite foodis Italian Sandwiches Ronald's future centers around electricalwork Here's wishing you ck in your career, Christie Clubs Hobby 7 Library 10 Glee Club 7 Gym 11 Hobby 8 Band 12 Safety 9 his x Ruth H Geschwindt 'Ruthie' Ruthie is the unpredictable mem ber of our class She can usually be found at home Her favorite ex She enjoys eating fried chicken and listening to the radio She dislikes smart people In the future she plans to begin her career at the Reading Hospital as a student nurse we wish you a very bright future, Ruthie Clubs Horticulture-7 Glee Club 9 12 Hobby 8 Leroy Ho pes IIHOPPY! Leroy is the tall cowboy with the ten gallon hat who can usually be found on his ranch Because he is called nHoppy,U he decided to live up to his name. His expression is nN1xU. He can be found yearning for mashed potatoes and cabbage. His major irritation is teachers. His future centers around general excavating. Good luck, Leroy. Clubs Hobby-7 F.F.A.-9-10 Safety Patrol-8-9 Typ1ng-12 Q p A ' 1, f -gags -f 55 5 ' M 'yfw pression is 'Ah,.Phooey!n - F Anna Hamm nHammieH Anna is the comical Senior in- clined to be full of fun and often the subject of a good joke from her classmates. She enjoys any kind of dancing. Her favorite expressions nOh, my Godin likes eating oyster stew and She french fries. Her irritationib suly kids. Her ambition is to become a sec- retary. Here's wishing you luck in your career, Anna. Clubs Personality 7 Wild Life 9 Hobby 8 Tri H1 Y lO 12 Karroll K Kershner Karroll is the agriculturalist our class His favorite pastime reading He engoys eating turkey and ill ing His greatest dislike is stuck up people In the future he plans todo some thing in the agricultural line Al though he'snot sure just what, wehe sure with aU.his knowledge of farm ing he'1l be a success Clubs Hobby 7,8 Business 12 F F A 9,lO,ll J E90 in Florence Hartman 'Flossy' Floss is the blondie of the class She enjoys talking in classes about anything in general She can be seen work1ng at Tyson's or at the races Her favorite pastime is driving around in a chevy She likes meat loaf and chocolate cake Her irritation is stuck up people Florence plans to attend a bus iness school after graduation loads of luck, Floss Clubs Personality 7 Wild Life 9 Paul L Klee Paul is a very active class mem ber and editor of the yearbook His favorite pastime is sports and he has shown his capability in them by participating in all sports offered His favorite expression is 'Gee whiz' Paul enjoys eating veal cutlets and french fries He dislikessmlrt people The army holds his future, but photography holds a mighty close second so that after he's thru with Uncle Sam photography may be his profession Whichever he selects we know he'll be a success Clubs Hobby 7 Band 12 Safety 8 Officers 9 ll Hobby-8 - Library-10-l2 . -ff1f,..,s1,f, s, fy , -fa, f. , , Qggptc, M, ,e ,, X, .y . W, 1 i' is S Mabel M. Heffner Mabel is the treasurer of our class. She can usually be found in the halls at oinnertime carrying a box of money around. She enjoys dancing and the movies. Her favor- ite expression is uOh, noln Mabel likes to eat spaghetti and steak sandwiches Her irritation 1. insulting people her future is undecided but we have a feeling it centers around a certain young man Best of every- thing, Mabel Clubs Personality 7 Library 9 12 Hobby 8 Glee Club 9 12 Officers 9 lO Stephen J Leibensperger Steve Stephen is the math whiz of our class He can usually be seen crus ing around in a Nash His favorite expression is Nuts' food is apricot pie He dislikes unpredictable teachers He par ticipated in sports for four years his future is undecided but we know he will become a success Best wishes, Steve Clubs Hobby 7 Gym 11 Safety Patrol 8 0 Business 12 Science lO 41 I 0 Q I . H ll . ll . ll . ll He enjoys reading. His favorite - ' ' ' ' w a Arlene King Arlene is the dark-haired girl of the Senior Class who enjoys danc- ing and going to the races. She can be seen at Woodland Barn Dance every Saturday night. Her favorite food is crab cakes. She dislikes bossy people. In the future she intends to be a secretary. Here's wishing you luck, Arlene. CLUBS Personality-7 Commercial-10 Hobby-8 Library-ll, 12 Bruce L Madeira Madeira Bruce is the tall, dark handsome guy'whocan usually befound resting He likes nto take iteasy and watch television His favorite expression I dunno His irritation is tomatoes, but he loves seafood He has served as vice presid nt of the Senior class Bruce's future is undecided but we wish him luck in whatever he at tempts CLUBS Safety Patrol 7 Science 10 Booster 8 Gym ll Hobby 9 Typing 12 Christine J Moyer 'Chrisn is the pianist of e Senior class Her favorite pastime is dancing and playing piano She can often be seen riding around in a'32 Chevy Her favorite expression So there She enjoys eatlng baked ham and chocolate cake Her irritation is stuck up people Chris is a cheerleader and s active in sports She served In the future she plans tobecome an elementary teacher We know she will be a success Clubs Personality 7 Glee Club 7 12 Press Club ll 12 Hobby 8 , V Arthur Miller Arthur is the joker of the class who can usually be seen driving a Dodge His favorite expression is Nix His favorite food is frenoh fries Teachers irritate him He enjoys working with machinery and animals He intends to work on the farm after he graduates Lots of luck in the future, Arthnn Clubs Hobby 7 F F A 1o-11 Safety Patrol 8 9 Typing 12 ' ' rn is ll . LII ll H . V i . as school pianist for two years. l .. ,a I Rita M Nuss Rita is one of our commercial girls She can usually be found at a dance Her greatest injoyments are dancing or going to the movies Rita likes eating crab cakes and ice cream She dislikes stuck up She intends to be a secretary after her graduation Here's wish ing you luck, Rita Clubs Personality 7 Glee Club 10 Hobby 8 Library 9 12 Wild Lite 9 Werner H Miller Werner is the N big ' boy of our class with the big blue eyes who en- joys driving a Ford His favorite expression is WYou know it, boy W He likes to eat spaghetti and Werner's ice cream Stuck up women irritate him He participated in debating for a year He plans to see the world thru the Navy. Loads of luck, Werner. Clubs: Booster 7 L1brgry-9 Safety-8 Press-10-ll Elaine Reppert nElaineH Elaine is oneof the more quiet girls in the Senior Class. Sheen- joys riding around in a yellow Ford convertibleand eating. Her favorhm expression is HSOIN She likes eating chile con carne and marblecake. Her irritation is bookkeeping and school in general. She plans to become a secretary after graduation but it looks like she may have a double career ahead of her as chief cook and bottle- washer for the owner of that ford. we wish you luck, Elaine. Clubs: Hobby-8 Glee Club-8-ll Wild Life-9 Tri H1 Y-10-12 Merlin C Peters UC1sco' Merlin is the object of most of the jokes h1our room His favorite expression is WI don't know'N He enjoys seeing movies His favorite foods are spaghetti and meat balls Stuck up people irri tate him He has participated in basketball for four years Merl1n's future is undecided but we know he will be a SUCCGSSII whatever he chooses Lots of luck, Merlin Clubs Hobby 10-Science Booster ll Gym Hobby 12 Band Mary Jane ical wkizzes a great deal Her favorite ryln She likes crab cakes. people. Mary Jane Strausser is one of the Commer- of om' class. She finds of pleasurein dancing. expressionis HI'M sor- to eat spaghetti and Her irritationjs smart After graduation she plans to attend college or be a secretary. We know that no matter which me she select, she'll be a success. Clubs ersonality 7 Library 9 lO Hobby 8 Yenneth J Shrom Kenny Kenneth is the Njokern of our class He can usually be found at the dances Hisfavorite expression is NN1x'W His favorite pastime is hoe down- ing He loves to eat pork chops Stuck up girls irritate him In the future he plans to serve Uncle Sam in the army Luck in the future, Kenny Clubs Safety Petrol 8 Photography me Tri Hi Y ll 12 3 P - z - - K ll .N Hobby- 7 F. F. A. - 9-11 r - -12 X ff s -- 2 5' ff Ilabelle R. Wentzel llwentzll Ilabelle is the tot of our class who can usually be found talking. Her favorite expression is nDig that.n She enjoys dancing and music and loves to eat Italicn sandwiches and chocolate cake. Her irritation is stuck-up people. She has been act- ive as a cheerleader and a debator for three years. She has also part- icipated in girls sports for two years. In the future she plans to take the medical secretarial course at Reading business Institute Lots of luck, Ilabelle Clubs Personality 7 Trl H1 Y lO Fobby 8 Press ll 12 Library C Glee Club 9 l2 Gerald wanner Gerald Gerald is our class president He can often be seen driving around in a Hudson He enjoys sports His favorite foodis seafood dislikes Spanish Class In the future he plans to attend Penn State and major in mechanical engineering Lots of luck in the future, Gerald Clubs Booster 7 Science lO Safety 8 Gym ll Officers 9 Band 12 xi .JP Marian Zweizig Marian Marian is thequiet friendly girl of our class She can usually be found working on the farm Her fa vorite expression is nOh My'U She enjoys watching te evision and going to the movies Her favor Q ite food is french fries She dis likes saurkraut Xb Her future is undecided but know that she will be a success in whatever she chooses Best of luck in the future, Marian Clubs e P rsonality 7 Library 9 12 bby 8 Glee Club 12 W X f biz Jack Wertz Laughus Jack is the neat dresser and comedian of our class Usually you can find him kidding with the girls orat stock car races His favorite xpression is 'Oh lord Claud H His favorite food is mashed pot atoes He dislikes fish His plans for the future are to be a stock.cnrdriver Here's wish ing you luck on the turns, Jack CLUBS Booster 7 Science 10 Safety 8 Gym 11 Hobby 9 Business 12 1 ' A 0 we ,f W of f g e ' . . ' V -' 1 , Christine Moyer Mary Ella Gehret Allen Adam Steve Leibensperger Jack Wertz Anna Hamm Cynthia Donne Ilabelle Wentzel Ronald Christ A Paul Klee Mary Jane Strausser Merlin Peters wi Thomas Adam Kenneth Shrom Karroll Kershner if Mabel Heffner Elaine Reppert Warner Miller Gerald Wanner Leroy Hoppes Arthur Miller rx r I J, 1 Q 'v ik 5 Egfr V How We Looked In Third Grade Back row left to right Marie Groh, Patsy Moyer, Christine moyer, Ruth Geschwindt, Leona Hinnershitz, Catherine Kauffman, and Anna Hamm Middle row Marian Zweizig, Delores Wert, Rita Nuss, Lorraine Dreibelbis, Ilabelle Wentzel, and Mary Jane Strausser Arlene King Back row left to rightg Merlin Peters,Paul Klee,Gera1d Snyder, Karroll Derschner,Leroy Hoppes,Jack Wertz,and Leonard Everheart Front row Stephen Leibensperger, Robert Machemer, Werner giller, Gerald Wanner, Arthur Miller, Bruce Madeira, and Carl iller. Front row: Florence Hartman, Grace Kline, Mabel Heffner, and CLASS NIGHT IVIEIVIUI RS P 61955 Cr f 6, WI L L Qi? ass Lsfory The door of this, our school, is swung open in welcome to you The time has come when we,the class of '55, are granted the prlv ilege of retracing our steps from first grade to the present Twelve years ago, in September, l9M3, a group of forty eager young six year olds entered the doors of Perry Township School for the first time We met the next few days with our chin p and before we knew it we were getting accustomed to their new an strange ways Here we learned our three R's Reading' 'Ritin , and 'Rithmetic with our eyes ever on the clocks look ng for e cess During these, our grade school days we visited many in dustries and took part in many of the act vities which made our elementary school days attractive Before we knew it we moved across the street to start our new days in Junior High School During these days we moved from room to room and loved our new classes of shop and physical education Here again, we visited the Berks County Museum, and took active parts in assembly programs and attending social functions of the High School Student men, High School Students a last We immediately tackled our new subjects of Latin and Algebra with our eyes ever open for new ideas and adventure We started our High School Days with forty three members Paul L Klee, Stephen J Leibensperger, Gerald Wanner,Thomas Adam, Jack Wertz and Merlin Peters represented the class by participating in spor s Christine Moyer was a cheer leader We started our Sophmore year with thirty six members Mr Smith helped us get more acquainted with our High School A new course, the Commercial Course, was offered to us and fourteen members took typing and shorthand with much enthusiasm Feb ruary we sponsored the annual roller skating party which was well attended The girls in the Glee Club helped to present the nual oppretta Paul L Klee helped the varsity basketball team on to victory, with Christine Moyer as a cheerleader The other boys did a great job on the Junior Varsity Basketball team with Ilabelle Wentzel and Dorothy Dodson as cheerleaders We started our second last year at Perry with even more en thusiasm On November lk, 1953 We presented the annual Junior Class play entitled 'Your Only foung 0nce,' which proved to be a success under the direction of Mr Yarr We also chose class colors, royal blue and white and purchased our class Jackets and class rings. Ilabelle Wentzel and Karroll Kershner represented us in debating. Again the boys and girls did a fine job represen- ting us in sports. On May 7, 195k a new event was sponsored Perr , The May Day Porgran. Ilabelle wentzel, Dorothy Dodson, Mabe Heffner and Christine Moyer were elected to the court. On May , 195k we held the annual May Day Dance which proved to be a great success. Cl ' . u A e l R- ' 1 Then, in September, 1951, the day came for us to become Fresh- E. - . an- at At last we reached our goal as Seniors We came back to Perry only to find a jolnture agreement had been signed with Cente port Center Township, West Leesport, Bern Township, and Ontelaunee Township We now attend Schuykill Valley Joint High bchoo, with Mr Prey as 5upervis1ng principal and Fr Lamm as Blementary Sup ervlstr We took over he ob of selling candy and on October 20, lcph we sponsered the annual Halloween Social Again our class did well in sports Paul L Klee, Ge ald wanner, Thomas Adam, and Ronald vhrist played in the band for four years Now the time came for us to pick the class motto, The past is I' orever gone, but the futu.e is still our own, and our class flower, a white rose tr'mmed in royal blue Durlng our last days at Perry we visited the Berks County Prision and the Berks Qounty Court House As the the world sweet and forth the pas t year ended, twenty eight young men and women entered on there own As we close our books, we recall many cherished memories we hope that the future will bring safe klnd of prosperity as our hooe brought out in the WARM a H P 9 , , A V V A 4 Y - 1 0 B X ' A, 4 ' D . .-1' U - . 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I 11 Q Y. ll .L u A. o - s 0 Ll ' A . my CW We, the Senior class of 1955, along wlth thousands of other graduates ln the high schools of our natlon, are about to close the doors on twelve eventful years Belng of sound mind, full of good humor, with gratitude toward our faculty and pleasant memor ies of our school davs, do dlspose of all our worldly goods, for better or for worse, ln this, our last w111 and testament Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item 1 18 To each member of the faculty we extend sincere grati tude and w1ll fond memories of our class We also w11l a bottle of sedatlvesto each of them, for the headaches we may have caused and hope they didn't take our Jokes and pranks too seriously To our principal we wish to glve heartful thanks for bringlng us thru our twelve years at Perry To the JUHIOTS we will our thrivlng candy buslness, and all the headachesit may cause We also bequeath to you our class room, lf it lS still whole, the last row of seats in assembly, the privllege of giving a Senior speech, and our hurrying thru meals to sell candy To the easy to get along with Sophmores we will good luck and success Thomas Adam and Leroy Hoppes's interest in farmlng we w1l1 to Theodore Fryer and Richard Reinhart Mabel Heffner's troubles as class treasurer we will to next year's treasurer, along wlth her sklll in mathmat 1cs so he or she may do a good job To next year's pianist we w1l1 Phristine Moyer's nimble flngers and the tune Anchors Aweigh Ilabelle Wentzel's skill as editor of the Perry Arrow we will to Barbara Madeiraso that she may do an equally flne Job Ronald Christ's support of the library we will to any one lH the future who has an overdue book we will to anyone who has a car to park there Paul Klee, Peters, and Ronald Chr1st's basketball ab1l1ty we wlll to next year's team in thelr hopes of winnlng a champ ionsnlp A few of Werner Miller's extra pounds we w ll to Vaniel Smlth All our second hand Jokes and wlse cracks we wlll to anyone who thlnks they are funny Marian Zweizig's quletness we w1l1 to Douglas Adam, and wonder if anyone wlll notice a difference To Barbara Boyer and Joanne 4aohmer we w1l1 Ruth Gesch windt and Ilabelle Wentzel's singlng abllity to add to their own Bruce Madeira and Merlin Peter's penmanship we will to anyone who can decode it Any left over candy from our dandy business we w1l1 to next year's class to glve them a start in their candy buliness Some of Arthur M1ller's strength and height we will to Douglas Lesher, to add to his own, for his use to good advantage in soccer and basketball Stephen Leibensperger, Thomas Adam, Merlln 'll L 2: . 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' Item Item Item Item tem Item Item Item Item Item Item I well worn television set,we wlllto next vear's P O D class rarroll Vershner's de ating ab litj we wlll to Wichard Kline LO QlCh3Td Swoxer we wlll Kenneth Shrom's fxn yhalrdo lhe quietness o the luilding caused by our absence we wlll to the emory of the class of ' hry nlla's skill as secretary we wlll to next Vear's secretary so that she may do an equally flne Job The muslc abllity of Paul flee, Thomas Adam, Gerald anner, and Merlin feters we will to next year's band and hope lt doesn't sound too bad Any unpild bllls or few left over cents after our class trip we will to next year's treasu er The Sen1or's slnging, if you want to call it that, in music class we wlll to anyone who can stand it The skillful typing of Mary Jane otrausser, anna Hamm, and Fynthia Donne we wlll to next year's tyning class All special privlleges, which we as Senlors enjoyed, we will to the Juniors Last, but far from least, our aonreclation and devotion to Perry Ilfl we will to every student in the vuildlng Ne, the Senlor class of 1955, as testator of' this, our last will and testament, set our seal upon it this twenty seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and flfty flve C'7,,.12-ANA 0,W..,z, I 10: I - , ' , . . . ,. 20: T x ? i 1 ' . 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Q55 V010 ECQ Last Saturday, as I was walklng down the maln street of one of our larger c1t1es I saw a slgn above a door advertlslng a for tuneteller The fortuneteller saw me and beckoned to me S1nC6 my CUIlOSltV was too much to overcome, I followed her We en tered a small room and sat down at a round table wlth a t1ny crystal ball on lt The fortuneteller told me I was allowed to take wust one lool 1nto the future My f1TSt thought was of see lng my classmates 1n the year 1975 The fortuneteller repeated a few maglc words and waved her ha ds mysterlously over the t1ny crystal ball In the crystal ball objects were swlrllng and pre ently tlny flgures could be seen The flrst flgures to be seen as that of erner Mlller, 1n h1s own Ice Cream H3HUf3CCUF1Dg Co Werner has been dolng very well wlth h1s 1ce cream slnce he has gotten out of the navy whlle there 1n the corner poundlng away on a typewrlter, 15 hareen Brown She has become very efflclent as Merner's prlvate sec retary The tlny flgures agaln began to swlrl and there beslde a well known doctor ln a large hospltal 1n Chlcago was Ilabelle entzel It seems her dreams of belng a medlcal secretary have come true her dreams of belng a nurse ln the future have also come true Agaln the flgures began to sw1rl and when they stopped I found we were 1n New York I looked 1D at the Lat1n Caslno, and there on the stage was Ronald Chr1st's Orchestra He has been dolng oulte well tourlng the country and playing 1n many well known nlght spots Some of the faces 1n the orchestra looked qulte famlllar Yes, 1t'S Thomas Adam and h1s trombone seems Gerald Wanner and Merlln Peters have golned Ronald's Orchestra also They have come a long way from playing thelr trumpetsln the Hlgh School band The next place I could see was a famous art gallery 1n New York Some of the plctures caught my eye and I looked for the slgnature of the artlst To my amazement I found the slgnature to be that of Cynthla Donne's Suddenly there appeared 1D the crystal ball a large grade sch ool There stood Chr1s+1ne Noyer wlth the rest of the elementary teachers Rlght next door was a huge hlgh school I looked 1n the WlHdOV and there stood Stephen Lelbensperger t achlng a math class Stephen al ays was a whlz in Math Down the stre t a plece, a baseball came flylng over a fence I peeked thru a lnothole and saw Paul Klee roundlng thlrd base after hlttlrg that home run Next, I saw a blg bu1ld1ng where there were many offlces I looked thru the f1rst door and saw Rlta Nuss buslly typlng away She 15 1ow a prlvate secretary for a very famous lawyer Across the hall berlnd a desk sat Arlene K1ng, who is now a secretary for a famous buslnessman Down the hall sat Anna Hamm, who 15 also a secretary She has become very efflclent as secretary for a top movle star K . . , . . . - H 1 1 4 ' . 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Ik ll ' , Vvi ' 1 ' 1- A 1 , 'ix x :NW J Af .', j:.1.4,L' 0' A SWNIOR CLASS PLAY dlrected bv Barbara H Flnch Perrv Ulvh School KUdltOTlUm May 2l l955 8 OO JUS DUFKYW Mr Iaxwell, the head of the house Che thlnksl Mrs laxwell the head of the hou e fshe thlnksl Betty Lou fourteen yelr old Iaxwell daughter Bernadlne, Betty Lou's best frlend Wllbur, thlrteen year old Daxwell son Hercules, N1lbur's bosom pal Connle, seventeen year old Maxwell dau hter Cralg oore, Conn1e's boy frlend Stepher Mr Moore, Cra1g's father Del Marshall, a newspaper reporter Paul Klee ChF1QtlHG foyer Ilabelle Wentzel larlan Zwelzlg Bruce Madelra Mabel H f'ner Lewbensperver Thomas Adam Allen Adam Aunt lary, hrs Iaxwell's aunt Anna Hamm Miss Elayne, edltor of a love lorn column Nary Jane Strausser The Place The l1V1DE room 1n the Maxwell house The T1me Act l Early ln the mornlng Act ll A few mlnutes later Act lll Stlll later, the same day U . . .. . . . . A . . 7 : P.M. YY 'T' L J , . 0 'A v its lnusncs H . . . , . 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A .......... . .. . ... ..... . .... ff J 'A J. 1 4 nuanunoquuocu aoocoouoonso - lc! o IODA , Gabby Gallagher Mr Pettit Miss Chandler Gloria Price NSpeedU Miller Paul Chapman Bernice Johnson Ron Dayton Jean Fox Shirley Walker Mr Birch Mrs Burton Lee Mona Fisher nCluckn Biggs 'Pop' Wilson Miss Ross Mr Bell Miss Spencer Mrs Chapman YOU'RE ONLY YOUNG ONCE Glenn Hughes Presented by the Junior Class of Perry Township High School The School's Auditorium NOVEMBER 7, 1953 CD1rected By John Yarrl CAST An irrepressible high school boy Paul L Klee The vice principal The principal's secretary The popularity queen Ron's rival and in love wit Who wants to be popular A busybody enamored of Ron A high school football star A budding journalist -Shy but attractive Ilabelle Wentzel The principal -Stephen Le1bensperger A motion picture salesman Kenneth Shrom Gerald'Wanner Mary Ella Gehret Dorothy Podson h football Bruce Madeira Ronald Christ Delores Wert Allen Adam Christine Moyer President of the P T A Mary Jane Strausser A glamour girl Mabel Heffner All The The The The brawn and no brain football coach girls' advisor mathematics teacher English teacher Paul's mother SYNOPSIS OF AQQQ Werner Miller Karroll Kershner Florance Hartman Thomas Adam Anna Hamm Kareen Brown office of Lincoln The action takes place in the pr1ncipal's High School in an average American city during the cour eat one day Act 1 12 M5 5 M c 2 2 H5 Ac 3 8 30 We hope y0u've enjoyed YoU'nE ONLX YOUNG ONCE Thank you bY in on Hgivey JOQQQIIIIII fffff ......... A t Z: Q P1M: t -- : P.M. -Q-44A gy -...-if f E Qs., ,-I? 32'-'-.a-'..a- X JUNIOR CLASS Fourth row, left to r1ght, Ronald Oswald, R1chard Swoyer, R1chard Re1nhart, Douglas Lesher, Dan1el Smlth, and Douglas Adam Th1rd row, left to r1ght, Pauline Reppert, Barbara Stoudt, Rose Marle M1ller, Dor1s D1etr1ch, Marlene Ept1ng,Jean Seip, Patr1cia Long Second row, left to r1ght, Jo Ann Machemer, Jean Hartman, Joyce Hoffman, Carolyn Fr1tch,RuthMengle, Harriet M8tPOl1S, P8tT1C1a Boyer F1FSt row, left to right, Barbara Mader1a, Carol Ann Moyer, Janet Kre1der, Richard Kl1ne, Chr1st1ne Disslnger, Ruth Rissm1ller, Barbara Boyer Under the gu1dance and supervlsion of Mr DPlU3H, we, the class of 56 are going thru our second last year here at Perry H1gh Our class enrollment th1s year 1S twenty elght members On Nov nQu1t Your K1dd1ng', and lt was a great success under the d1P8Ct1On of Mr Kershner Our class 15 well represented 1n various act1v1t1es this year Tak1ng part in varlous fields of sports 1S Douglas Lesher, Richard Reinhart, Dan1el Sm1th, and Richard Swoyer Taking part in the Girl's VHFSICY basketball team 15 Carolyn FP1tCh, Barbara Madeira, Carol Ann Moyer, and Janet Kre1der Cheerlead1ng 15 represented from our classby Janet Kreider and Barbara Mader1a Partic1pat1ng in theband is Joyce Hoffman, Ruth R1ssm1ller Doris Dietr1ch, Carol Ann Moyer, R1chard Kllne and Dan1el Sm1th CLASS OFFICERS President Richard Kl1ne Secretary Chr1st1ne Diss1nger Vice President Janet Kre1der Treasurer Ruth Qissmiller I ' Q ' lb, 1954, we presented the Junior Class Play. The play was entitled . . . , . . . N, ei-A E-i Q S S G-u ' S H' 1'oRY . F : O R AW' 3 IS O U N K Wm fha sk ! 5f,,jM K 2 SOPHOMORE CLASS Fourth Row, left to right, Russell Lesher, Lee Kline, James Chett Barry Kehr, Carl Miller, walter Grube, Gerald Epting, Carl Dietrich Third Row, left to right, Sonia Seip, Dorothea Lamm, Hannah Hcmnan Geraldine Ressler, Joan Kuzan, Audrey Reppert, Doris Shappell, Betty Fritch, Charlotte Johnston Second Row, left to right, Arlene Himmelberger, Martin Davis, James Emery, Adam Smith, Tyrone Becker, Howard Smith, Donald Bausher, Carl Patches, Elsie Hoppes First Row, left to right, Elaine Adam, Jean Forster, Cassandra Leibensperger, Joseph wertz, Larry Bausher, Fay Swoyer, Donald Snyder, Ethel Hess Members not present are Sarah Adam, and Kerry Brown The Sophomore class, of thirty six members, has had a ve1'y Mr Wolfe Ou. class was well represented in school activities Those participating in the various fields of boy's sports are Adam Smith Howard Smith, Donald Snyder, Barry Kehr, Larry Bausher, James Chett, and Joseph wertz Betty Fritch, Cassandra Laibensperger, and Fey e Swoyer served on the J V cheering squad we are represented in the school band by Adam Smith Donald Snyder Gerald Epting, Lee Kline, Donald Bausher, Joan Kuzan, and Dorotheeiamm we are looking forward to next year as Juniors and hoping it will be as bright and successful as our Sophomore year has been CLASS OFFICERS President Larry Bausher Secretary Fay Swoyer Vice President Joseph wertz Treasurer Donald Snyder successful year under the guidance and supervision of Mr. Kerchner and EW 99521151 my J jf l IN FRESH AN CLASS Flfth row, left to r1ght,EanlZettlemoyay Harry Sprossor, Kenneth Snyder, Robert Werley Charles Metrolls, Barry Weldman, Danlel Kl1ne, Nelson Roth, Danlel Hlll, Arno Rlce, Samuel Rlssmlller Fourth row, left to rlght, James Schappell, Robert Schade, Llnda Kornegay, Barbara Yeager, Dolores werley, Pr1sc1llaS uth, Nancy Mlller Elsie Brown, Betty Rentschler, Janet Unterkoffler, Cla1re Hann, Rodney Nunemaker, Rlchard Schappell Thlrd row, left to rlght, Harold Hoppes, Barry Bausher, Robert Stewart, John Ulrlch, Gladys Oswald, Carrle Lorah, Sandra Schappell, Fay Hartlnger, Janlce Wanner, Emlly Lutz, Ella Zlegler, Terry Nlller, Ronald Althouse, Davld ChP1St Second row, left to rlyht, Lester Scdurk, Barbara Shenk, Barbara Henry, Marle Mlller, Batrlcla Wentzel, Jane Berk, Janet Boyer, Audrey Adams, Rlchard Hartman FIFSU row, left to Flfht, Rlchard Schappell, Davld lengel, Barry Adams, Harold Kllne, Samuel Madern1s, Wlllard Drlesbach, John F1sher Carl Rose There are slxty n1ne members ln the nlnth grade class Charles Netrolls arry eldman, Barry Adam, Harold Kllne, Nelson Roth, and Terry Mlller represented us 1n soccer and basketball In glrls basket ball Patrlcia Nentzel, Janlce nanner, Clalr Hann, Barbara Henry, Fay Hartlnver, and Br1sc1lla Smlth represent us Janlce Wanner'and Patrlcla Wentzel represented nlnth grade 1n Jr Varslty cheer leadlng Band members are Elsle Brown, Georve Rubr1rht,NelsonRoth, Delores K1ss1nger, Davld ChF1St, Samuel Rlssmlller, and John F1sher OFFICERS OF THE TWO SECTIONS Mr Talnack's Mr Smith's Presldent Marie Mlller Patric1a Wentzel Vice President Barbara Shenk Jane Berk Secretary Audrey Adams Janet Boyer M AVL , . . . . 1 . 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Q.. aoouooone QOCUIO 0000 ICI! ...Ui 0 xl: M 'H' S ,QNX D XCR' Q lffixu n Tuul' 'llll f , ia fr fx K? 1 I EIGHTH GRADE Fourth Row, left to right John Relchardt, Robelt Fldler, lilliam Delbert, Donald Smith Douglas Woerner, Ernest Delong, Thomas Ressler, Donald Shenk John Dunkleberger Third Row, left to right Charles Strause Bonnie Johnston, Grace Werley, Janice Seip Elsle Stetzler Alma Turner Janet Christ Jane Ellls, Howard Nentzel Second Row, left to right Russell Reinhart, Eunice Rissm1ller, El816 Weller, Darlene amery, Mary Ellen Re1gel, Sarah Fox, Bllzabeth Scnuker, Ruth Hartlnger Dennis Balth ser first Rox, left to right Nancy Daughtry, Delores Adams, Mary Bagenstose, John Hil, Barbara Gavaghen, Dorotry Werelf, Barbara Hmtmm Lagoyce Adam Wlth the leadership and SHPGTVISIOH of Mrs Rebecc P Smlth, our class of thixty seven students has been successfully launched through another year of academic learnlng Our class was well represented rstheadhmH.band intramural games, and club act1vit1es Wagerly we are looklng forward to our Freshman year Wh1Ch will bring Leone year nearer to the goals that we have set up for ourselves at graduatlon CLASS OWFICERS President Barbara Gavaghan Vice President John H111 Secretary Dorothy Werley 1 ' -u ' Yi , 1 1 I I . l 1 1 I 1 I ' Y Q Q . - 1 - 11 1 ' - Y ' . ,1 l , L.. . 11 1 ' Y , .. 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I I 4 1 Q .1 Lx , ' 0 l ausooano Q-van...--Q.-Q-na -.on .IO IOOICOOIIIIIIOO OOIOOIIIIO OIOOII Ill Zth GRADE Fourth row, leftto right, Dennis Reppert, Kenneth Wagner, Edmund Adam, John Franklin, Paul Zipp, George King, Leroy Dietrich, George Hess, Donald Levan Third row, left to right, Nancy Haag, Ruth Ann Lash, Patricia Miller, Carolyn Gehringer, MaryLou Miller, Arlene Turner,Betty Wesher, Lynda Schappell, Phyllis Wertz, Carletta Williamson, Beryl Woerner Second row, left to right, Mary Forster,Kay Jean Ganter, Richard Gardner, David Hamm, Ronald Sander, Richard Miller, Allen Smith, Byard Heckman, Irvin Phillips, Annetta Hollenbach, Elaine Heckman First row, left to right, Roy Werly, Faye Sonday, Larry Engel, Sylvia Spatz, James wertz, Rebecca Seaman, Faye Adam, Bonnie Yocum, Peter Adams Missing from picture Harold Dreisbach, Patricia Trump,and David Burkey who is in the hospital with polio This year there were forty three seventh graders We quickly be came adjusted to a new and different school life under the guidance of Miss Finch James Wertz represented our class in soorts by serving as Varsity and Jr Varsity Basketball manager Seventh grade had their assembly program on March llth and used St Patrick and the Irish as their theme Edmund Adam, George King, Irvin Phillips, Kenneth Wagner,bhry Lou Miller, and Rebe ca Seaman served as band members OFFICERS Vice President James Wertz Se retary Rebecca Seaman Teacher Barbara H Finch N l President......... ........ .....Sylvia Spatz Q Q W 5 Q U? wa? t g Q Q Q0 Debating Team Standing left to right Sonia Seip, Mary Jane Strausser Patricia Boyer James Chett, Harriet Metrolis, Ruth Rissmiller Ric ard Kline, Geral ine Ressler, Audrey Reppert Dorothea Lam , and aye Swoyer Sitting Karroll Kershner, I abelle Wentzel, Mrs Smith, Elaine Under the direction of Mrs Smith the debating team again took part in the annual debate, participating with Birdsboro and Mount Penn The topic debated was, resolved, That The United States Should Estab lish A System Of Free Trade Among Nation Friendly To The United States On February 23, Perry was host to get the debate started Richard Kline and Geraldine Ressler, represented Perry The following day Perry traveled to Birdsboro Ilabelle wentzel and Ruth Rissmiller were the representatives from Perry On February 25, Mount Penn was host, when the debate was ended The speakers from Perry wwe Dorothea Lamm and Karroll Kershner A .1 sh. Reppert, Vivian Gensemer, and Werner Miller. . Band Fourth Row, left to rlght, David Chrlst, Danlel Smlth, Paul Klee Adam Smlth and John Dunkelberger Th1rd Row, Gerald hpt1ng, Donald Snyder, Gerald Wanner Merlln Peters, Rlchard Kllne, Donald Bausher, Dennls Balthaser Samuel R1s smlller, Thomas Adam and Ronald Chrlst Flddlef' Nelson Roth. George Kirg, Irvln Philllps, Edmund Adam, Kenneth Na ner, Thomas Ressler and Russell Relnhart First Row, Joan Kuzan, Mary Lou Mlller, Lee Kline, Rebecca Seamen, Dorothea Lamm, Carol Ann Moyer, Joyce Hoffman, John Flsher and E1S16 Brown, Th Band, under the dlrection of Mr Talnack, has thirty four memb bers The band plays for every assembly The band played at the N1ght of Music and for the P T A Meeflng . . . . . 1 ' , . ' . I , I ' . , ' , - Second Row, Mr. Talnack, Doris Dietrich, Ruth Rissmiller, Robert K g , : . GLEE CLUB Fourth row, left to right, Claire Hann, Janet Unterkoffler, Janet Kreider, CarolynFr1tch, Christine Moyer,JoanKuzan, Geraldine Ressler, Nancy Miller, Marlene Epting, Doris Dietrich, Barbara Yeager, Rose Marie Miller, Betty Rentschler, Barbara Henry, and Audrey Adams Third row, Elsie Brown, Patricia Wentzel, Jo Ann Machemer, Harriet Metro11s,RuUmMengel, Patr1c1aLong,Son1a Seip, Dorothea Lamm, Delores Werley, Jean Seip, Mabel Heffner, Joyce Hoffman, Gladys Oswald, and Janet Boyer Secondrcw, Emily Lutz, Janice Wanner, BarbaraShenk, Marian Zweizig, Cynthia Donne, Carol Ann Moyer, Ruth Rissmiller, Priscilla Smith, Marie Miller, Faye Hartinger, Linda Kornegay, and Ella Ziegler First row, Carrie Lorah, Ilabelle Wentzel, Barbara Madeira, Cassan dra Le1bensperger,Ruth Geschwindt, Barbara Boyer, Patricia Boyer, Bet ty Lou Frltch, Jean Forster, Sandra Schappell and Jane Bark The Girls Glee Club under the direction of Mr Talnack, has fifty six members They meet every Tuesday The Glee Club sang a few songs at the Christmas Assembly Ilabelle Wentzel,a senior, Carol Ann Moyer, Jo Ann Machemer and Barbara Boyer, Juniors, Cassandra Leibensperger and Dorothea Lamm, sophomores participated in All County Chorus held at Kutztown State Teachers College A Night of Music was presented by the Glee Club The Glee Club also sang at a P T A meeting and at the commencement exercises K Christine Dissinger, Pauline Reppert, Jean Hartman, Barbara Stoudt, FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Front row, left to r1ght, KennethShrom Harold Ho pes,Martin Davis, Richard Kl1ne iPres1dentl, Gerald Eptlng fSecretarySD, Robert Werley, Earl Zettlemoyer Mlddle row, left to r1ght, Rlchard Schappell, Ronald Althous e, Richard Hartman, Robert Schade, Daniel Hlll, Karroll Kershner, Walter Grube, Harry Sproesser, Carl Patches, Paul B8PHh3PtcAdV1SOP, Back row, left to r1ght, ThomasAdam, Leroy Hoppes,Richard Relnhart, Douglas Lesher fV1C8 Presldentl , Arthur Mlller, Carl Miller, Carl De1tr1ch, and Donald Bausher Perry Chapter Future Farmers of Amerlca under the able leadershlp of Richard Klnuehas progressed to thelr h1ghest polnt ln recent years Approxlmately LO acres of land are belng farmed 1n connectlon wlth the agrlculture classes Seeds have sold better than ever and thls year a new record w1ll be set In a magazlne drive to get FFA Jackets, the total of five Jackets were awarded A field trip to v1s1t a large pro duce and lmport house 1n Phlladelphla is scheduled.Ru'May 2 and proves to be an 1nterest1ng event The annual Ch1cken of Tomorrow contest has 18 entrants from th1s school An engoyable day was spent at the Penn sylvanla State Farm Show 1n Harrlsburg where the chapter presented a 20 mlnute demonstratlon ent1tledWInsure servlce from electrlc motors ' A plaque was presented 1n assembly, won by th1s chapter for outstand ing work 1n electrlclty on the home farms o . . . . 0 . . . o . . o 0 n . - - . . 0 . - I . . . o Art Club Under the direction of Mr Wink the art club has once again b er succ ssful in making many beautiful dr wings and pa ntin s e have been using pastels, water colors, crayons, and oils we have had fun COPy1Hg and rearrang ng designs from sampl s of wall paper The finished work has be n on dlSpl3V in several how rooms throughout the entire term Sports Club There are lb members in the ports Club under the direction of Mr Wolff The officers of the club are President Peter adams and Vice President Barry Delong we are plan irg to have out door activities soon In our out door activities we hope to play baseball dusin ss Club as the advisor The club members are typing dlfferent desi ns and names as club work Olficers President Christine Disslnger Secretary Dauline Reppert Library Club Twenty tnree members belong to the Serior Library Club Th s mem bers are from ninth, tentn, eleventh, and twelfth grade The president is Mable Heffner, vice president 18 Patricia Longand secretarv is Jane Berk Our instructor is Hrs Smith We meet every two weeks Ne ar range, ink, and repair books, arrange bullentln board write cards, check the card catalogue, arra1ge encyclopediasad magazines, and file phamphlets Junior Library Club The Junior Library Club meets on Wednesday of every second week We file magazines, arrange magavines, arrange the bulletin board, and arrange non f1CElOH and fiction books There are fourte n members who are represented by their officers President Elsie Stetzler Vice President Mary Bagenstose Secretary Delorls Adars J . . , . V. J. ev, Q . ,. . E . i . 2 . ww , ' ' ' , f 2 V ' i , ' e . ' ' '1 ' e ' r ' o Q -Le . . A 0 I . S . . A . . . , . - ' . W rf . - ' ' ' ' e The Business Club hw just been organized this year with Mr. Plafcan . . J . .Q .1 C - ' U 1' ' ' . .e e U .- . . , . V ' ' , S e . u n I : ' J Leaders Club President Joseph wertz Vice president Larry Bausher Secretary treasurer James Chett Advisor Mr Drigan The purpose and function of the leaders club is to promote and improve intramural and social activities txperry Township High School The members have learned to operate the slide projector, the movie projector, the phonograph, and the ampliphier, to better carry out the objectives of the organization We have planned and operated the intramural sports program, soccer, girls and boys basketball, seventh and eight grade basketball, volleyball, and softball We have also coordinated the intramural dancing, sponsored an Activity Night, and laid out the plans for the grade school playground Press Club Editor Ilabelle Wentzel Feature Editor Werner Miller Sports Reporter Barry Adams Exchange Dorothy Werley Art Editor Cassandra Leibensperger Co Art Editor Barry Kehr Business Manager Christine Moyer Commercial Advisor Robert Plafcan Faculty Advisor Barbara H Finch The Press Club1.sorgan1zed to publish a school paper every month This year we published a special edition for the Christmas Holiday We published ten editions in all this year We had a very successful year, since the Perry Arrow was judged third best in Berks County and it was entered in the State contest. Assistant-Barbara Madeira ACTIVITIES 4 w w 1 N 'QW-577 E- ' I up W QV' 1 i Soccer Last row, left to ri ht Barry Kehr Joseph Wertz, Larry Bausher Douglast Lesher, Richar Reinhart, Rona d Christ, James Chett, Samuel Rissmiller Second row, left to right Douglas Adam, Adam Smith, Nelson Roth, Paul Zipp, Charles Metrolis, Daniel Smith, Richard Swoyer, Terry Muler Front row, left to right Barry Adams, John Fisher, James Wertz, Paul Klee, Harold Kline, Barry Bausher, David Christ The Soccer Schedule and Scores were Perry Ontelaunee Perry Ontelaunee Perry Fleetwood Perry Fleetwood Perry Reading JV Perry Hamburg Perry Hamburg Perry Kutztown Perry O Kutztown I-'Lu N QSTIUI KDQCD 3'1'1lD r-bmdwv-J M '405' d-O DQ ,'J'Ul D'Ootm SDUIOI-I-O 4KD iffO 050:50 Q4 CD 'dd' !n'1 S002 '4d UKDrf KDLTOSQD Q-tb!-H ID Di-'H d-md-0-o Ummm GDP! mg P-I-href-tb '1wOKnQ. -m I-'Od' '1 3058 rig CDH' UQSS 3 m ei 5,3050 'H-S 8 H: 5990 OU'Jc+l5'J' 5-T 1'5' 'UHP-'OUQ CD YI!! '19-3' 00 -22 -Uf+ ' .s.-.HE OECD O H- F555 CCD H- P-'QI-'UQ N33 Esau- 00-C2 ID KD Lo Ha SDOOH- 50105 CMDBI-H 'd'dUl ITQ5' d'fD D1 H-CL Oin- Umw- iD 1Of+ P-'r-+!3.'3' DnNf0 Individual Scoring Paul Klee-5 Richard Reinhart l ooow lim. ,LV 4 , I I-'P-' -F7070 Q-'UQ I' I. V If . -wa' 1 'N-.X A B I - I-lv .V ?QM I u ,, V ' l ' 4 I-'F-'I-'FU .I ' H SOCCER K' Iv?-I Ta-L VARSITY BASKETBALL Left to r1ght, Dav1d Chrlstimanagerl, Dan1el Smlth, Gerald Wanner, Merlln Peters, Douglas Lesher, Paul Klee, Mr Driganlcoachl, Stephen Leibensperger, Richard Relnhart, Ronald Chrlst, Joseph Wertz, Thomas Adam, Jack Wertzfscore keeper! Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry 'Robesonia 1Hamburg 4Hamburg vwyomisslng Morgantown Amlty Fleetwood 4Alumni vwyomissing 110 Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Exeter Oley VR0b6SOH18 Morgantown Amlty Fleetwood Exeter Oley Y denotes practice games The varslty, underthefine coaching of Mr. Drlgan, had a successful season. The Blue and Whlte won f1ve games and lost five 1n league competltion for a 500 average. In league competit1on Perry scored 506 points to thelr opponents 528. The sen1ors who have played the1r last game for Perry are: PaulK1ee, Stephen Lelbensperger, Thomas Adam, Gerald Wanner, Ronald Chrlst, and Merlin Peters. . X YD xi, 1 . A , W p , Q ' te' I4 ,Sf 2297525 X 23 13 21 l,'! Z3 ZZ 35 5 31 A8 M9 ' 32 ' 35 67 50 L6 A7 ' 55 ' 32 51+ 39 59 L8 31+ Ll 59 VARSITY BASKETBALL 1P'li'1 J V BASKETBALL Lefttn right, Harold Kline, Howard Smlth, Terry M1ller,Adam Smith James Chett, Barry Kehr, Mr Plafcan, coach, Larry Bausher, Donald Snyder, Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Charles Metrolis, Barry Bausher, James Wertz, manager Exeter Oley 'Rob1son1a 30 Morgantown 73 Amity Exeter Oley practice games 'Robesonia 'Hamburg 'Hamburg twyomlssing Morgantown Amity Fleetwood twyomissing Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry Perry ' denotes The Jayvees,Lnder Mr Plafcan's coaching,uere unsuccessfulin their bid to repeatas league champion The Baby Admlrals lost nlne and won one in league competition They scored 298 pointsto their opponents, M32 points in league competition X I ff , I 7 29 28 37 38 17 52 33 43 21+ 39 34 16 ' 53 28 30 H2 38 M7 39 33 29 43 24 V 52 ho 61 21 53 , BASKETBALL Varsity Individual Scoring Lesher 12 Klee Leibensperger Wertz Reinhart Adams Wanner Christ Smith Peters Jayvee Individual Scoring L Bausher A Smlth Snyder Kehr hline B Bausher Adams Metrolls H Smith N v1ONm IXJLAJ 7 93 '78 63 60 1+9 33 2 1 o chem 88 . 71+ . ' 55 3h 30 Varsity Cheerleaders Left to rlght, Barabara Maderia, Janet Kreider, Christine Moyer, Mary Ella Gehret, and Ilabelle Wentzel JUH1OP Varsity Cheerleaders Left to right Fay Swoyer, Cassandra Leibensperger, Janice Wanner, Betty Fritch, and Patricia Wentzel ' I 0 o a I it Girls' Basketball Back row, left to right, Dorothea Lamm, manager, Carolyn Fritch, Priscilla Smith, Joan Kuzan, Audrey Reppert, Geraldine Ressler, Hannah Hoffman, Barbara Henry, and Mrs Zerr, coach Second row, left to right, Patricia Wentzel, Barbara Maderia, Jan ice wanner, Sonia Siep, Faye Hartinger, Claire Hann, and Jean Forester Front row, left to right, Be ty Lou Fritch, Ilabelle wentzel, Janet Kreider, Christine Moyer, Anna Hamm, Carol Ann Moyer, Cassandra Leib ensperger, and Fay Swoyer This year the Admiralettes were in the girls' leagre for the first time in years Under the coaching of Mrs Zerr they tried their best to win all their games Out of eight league games they were the vict ors of one The first game was lost to Amity by a score of H6 33 Kutztown defeated the Admiralettes 3k lk and 3M 18 Amity scored a won two games with scores of 9 29 and M8 35 Oley defeated Perry M3 31 and Perry defeated Oley 2 21 The Alumni girls again won with a score of 28 25 1 1 hope the Admiralettes are more successful next year, Good luck, g r s Individual Scoring Carol Ann Moyer 72 Betty Lou Fritch lg Janet Kreider SH Cassandra Leibensperger 5 Fay Swoyer 33 Patricia wentzel 2 Janice wanner l second victory with a score of 3k-25 oyer the Admiralettes. Hamburg We -' BASEBALL Last row, left to Flght, Joseph Wertz, Larry Bausher, Rlchard Reln hart, Bruce Maderla, Paul Klee, Mr Plafcan, coach Front row, left to rlght, Danlel Smlth Adam Smlth, James Chett Howard Smlth, Barry Kehr Aprll Aprll Apr1l Aprll Apr1l Bye Perry at Hamburg Kutztown at Perry 26 The baseball team, under lng forward to a successful years and a pFOm1SlHg bunch thelr b1d for h1gh honors Perry at Ontelaunee Perry at Fleetwood Aprll 29 May May Ma lO Ma 13 Bye Hamburg at Perry Ontelaunee at Perry Perry at Kutztown Fleetwood at Perry the new mana ement of Mr Plafcan 15 look season W1th several holdovers from other of POOk1eS, the team should do well 1n The players who w11l be lost thru gradua t10n are Bruce Maderia and Paul Klee M ' ' f - :Y f 3 - ' e 2 ' . n . -. Q .Q , . 12 . ' 15 3 ' 19 6 I 22 y y ENT5 ADvERT'5EM W 9s x! XJ Distributor NUTRILITE A dstfngu shed product among tooo' 5 ppfernents EDITH M GEIGER SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA H 6 Q 4 72 WAYNE L BALTHASER Storm Windows Awnings Living Room Suits Bedroom Suits Mohawk Carpets Kitchen Sets Third 8: State Streets HAMBURG PA Phone 2357 FLOYD HARTINGER Painting and Waiipapermg MOHRSVILLE PA DRIFTED COAL 8g SUPPLY COMPANY COAL PAINTS FUEL OIL SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA Phone 633 I ' I U , . am ur 5 Floor Coverings - Venetian Blinds - Gifts I I I I I I Compliments of MERIT UNDERWEAR COMPANY SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA KUZAN Metal Weather Stripping lnterloclclng Metal Weather Straps for Doors 81 Wrndows SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA Phone Leespo t 6 7864 I l Aluminum Storm Doors 8a Storm Windows , . f .. OLLIE S RESTAUPANT AND BAR AT THE CORNER O dd I esday 5 if Notfve Op Q10 5 SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA THE LADIES AUXILIARY of the SHOEMAKERSVILLE FIRE CQ NO R EUGENE LIED IDIUITIIJIUQ Heatmg fr Electrncal Contractor FlXtllI'lS Q Supp cs Call Hamburg 2609 SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA BURKEY S GREENHOUSE H 5 Burkey Pop FLORIST Phone Leesport 6 7672 CENTREPORT, PA. f Y M rv y, U n r r, Pr ff' r , . Qlw ,. if :Ls . . 1 Q f ' - li? I l f . . , r . 'Wx vb-Q BARBER LEROY KEMP SANITARY METHODS SKILLED WORKMEN 308 sou'rH FOURTH ST AMBURG PA Qomplfmcnts of MABEL S BEAUTY SHOP A EARL UNGER MJSUIQANJCE SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA Demo Yo Cfotfwes With u Sta Nu Process SOCIETY CLEANERS OF HAMBURG 216 South Fourth Street Phone 853 Pick uo and Deffvery THOS A MILLER 8. SONS Cementlng Haulnng Ready Mixed Concrete WINDSOR DISTRIBUTING CO RD 2 HAMBURG PA eer A e Porter Party Equlpment or Quick Servfce Dfal 2474 Compffments L WAGNER SONS Bondshure Shoes for Men and Boys r .1 r .HUP HAMBURG SPORTS CENTER 3 d ond State St eets Hamburg Po H E Fnk Pho e687 E if kt H - 1 H . . ' r, V! Uf I G f , . . . , , . Contractors B - I - - ' . I I X . r I , - of r' 5: r' ill I r J. . I' I' I P. A. Fink . . I n ndItzmg2r sons L Li U f X747 QENTREPCDT PA Co pflments of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LEESPORT LEESPORT PA Compliments of MERRITI' ALEXANDER .IEWELER WATCHMAKER 50 S Fourth Street HAMBURG PA EARL S. SAVAGE KAW GENERAL HAULING FUEL OI'- READING HAMBURG, PA Phone 825 INTERNATIONAL Sales 8a Service TRUCKS ,..L5I- g - 3 -5 L s E5 lII'I'f1-H O T 'L I 7713- F A I . R urnpure gs if I Tiff T12 I ,S'SItIfN'x,.f5ff BQCICIIVIQ K wx -,YM .L-if ---f-jjj'il ' T QTEK 4. I I 'bf.fgLQ:jf'l,' Sf' 1'-Fu PV, , vi.: ..-U gqaf .4-12 .ff ggi? -A427 4T.:J.Q..':974l. 'Z,4f TT fx TE I N E .177 VI 515. I -:--17:1 ' , - , m . I l I I I Naftznnger Funeral r A ld 'Ewan KANTNER S SERVICE STATION MOBIL GAS and MOBIL OIL EXIDE BATTERIES sHoIsMAIcERsvILLIa, PA BOLTZ BROTHERS CONTRACTORS Bulldlng and Repamng Phone Hamburg 4070 THANK YOU The class of 1955 wIshes to take thIs opportunlty to thanlc all those patrons, frlends and adverhsers who helped to malce thIs venture a success . 5 ' 9 lE ,I Rf'V.'X , I' I? In Wllxy ,, I I! II? 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V 8: M SERVICE STATION LEESPORT PA HAMBURG ELECTRIC CO 33 South Fourth Street HAMBURG PA Q J Appl ences and Wu mq 2084 TREXLER S BUS STATION Ol Q 541 9631 HAMBURG PA DR RALPH E HUMMA DENTIST ACKERMAN APPAREL SHOP 71 South Fourh Street HAMBURG PA Ladies Wear Mulhnery A Specualty Phone 574 FOCHT S HOTEL MOSELEM PA Route oof Rest and Lunch U HECK S GREENHOUSE Flowers Corsages Potted Plants 440 South Fourth Street HAMBURG, PA Phone 2566 or 2494 PUBLIC SERVICE GARAGE U59fVlC9 fha! Salfsfrei Port Clmton Avenue HAMBURG, PA , . Rfbcrr II, , Frog , . ,E i 'r'., :-m,,Q QOfTPlJf'mC'?fS of U . . RN v 9 - - 2531 , . C ' I , . , . ' ' r I t .. - THE YARN SHOP 69 S 4th Street VIOLA LEIBENSPERGER O 9 HAMBURG PA WILLIAM GESCHWINDT G E and Admrral Radro 81 TV Sets Stoves Freezers Relrrgerators Automatrc Washers Wrrnger Washers Hot Water Heaters Dependable Used Cars Bought Sold Traded Truclung Body and Fender Worlc SCHAPPELL S AUTO SALES Route 122 South ol Hamburg P HAMBURG PA Pho Q Hamburg 4141 THE REGAL Hotel and Restaurant HAMBURG PA HOME OF Hamburg Jr C of C Hamburg Rotary BUECHLEY MILLWORK 8. LUMBER CO Second and State Street HAMBURG PA For quality lumber call our number 527 HAMBURG BROOM WORKS HAMBURG PA JACOB T MUNTZ Auctioneer HAMBURG and SHOEMAKERSVILLE Frvo 9 HAMBURG HOSIERY SALES CO 215 Pme Street HAMBURG PA Men women and chvldren s cotton lcnrt underwear and Ladles Full Fashron Hosiery Ham'r,f Q23 'M , . l I I - , a. I , . . . rg Y - ' Como, fwefm' of , . an . an I ' ' I . . , . , PA. I ' we rlf..1!YlULJ' 3267 ' ' ' Complrments FRANK S SHOE SERVICE SHOP Flrst Class Shoe Reparrrng an Shoe Stretching S RENTSCHLER S SONS Dry Goods Grocenes Hardware Phone Leesport 61490 CENTERPORT PA for Economical Transportation XCHEVROIFT DEGLER CHEVROLET OldSm0bIl2 Chevrolet State Street at Front HAMBURG PA Phone 558 Compliments of CHARLES D GEIGER 1 mule above Shoemalcersvllle on Pottsvll Everythung an Electrical Applrances Featuring Westmghouse Phone Hamburg 2613 SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA l u e WERLEY S SERVICE STATION Goodyear Tues Slnclalr Gas O- s Bauonos South of Hamburg on Route 122 RD 2 HAMBURG PA Phone 2580 Compliments of DORIS BERRY DRESS SHOP 46 48 South Fourth Street HAMBURG PA Excavating Bulldozer Power Shovel Trench Dlgglng BLUE MT COAL CO HAMBURG PA Wm S Schappell, Prop Phone 829 Res 9266 Clam and Crane Cesspool Drggmg Roller, General Hauling by Power Shovel Compliment: of HOFFMAN S GREENHOUSE Flowers For All Occasuons HAMBURG, PA Phone 2062 of M. . ' d -nt?-6 I - . . e P-k ol - 1 WENTZEL 8: METZ BuII Brand 8: Kasco Feeds Gram Fe t:Irzer Custom Grrndrng 8: Mrxmg e Q HAMBURG PA LUDWIG BROTHERS Soda Fountain Groceues Candles Phone Fleerwooo 4737 MOSELEM SPRINGS PA mpfmenw CASPER S BEAUTY SHOPPE 685 State Street HAMBURG PA P one 887 By Appolntrrent fo Your Convenfence PAUL M RACINE Cement Work A Specralty Repau VVOW Conshuchon I'IauIrng MOHRSVILLE PA Dial Le-export 6 3247 FREE ESTIMATES Comphmenw CROWN KNITTING MILLS, INC HARRY W KNITTLE KUTZTOWN PA P O Box 150 Phone 4737 Sales 8: Service International Harvester New Idea New Holland Farm Equipment Farm 8a Home Refngeratron WEST SIDE LUNCHEONETTE WEST MOHRSVILLE PA ItaIran SBl'1dWICI'I2S Our Spec1aIty None Better Ask Your Neighbor Phone Leesport 6 3359 P-non 909 I A I ' I for 7 of ' . , . , . n ' - of , . , . For Recreation Make Reservation: Bowl Al CENTRAL BOWLING ALLEY HAMBURG, PA. Phone 9947 or 630 MEYERS BALTHASER 81 SONS VIRGINVILLE, PA. 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Of m of . d Comphrnents of JOHN L. FREY , NC. ' ' ' Comp! ments of BURKEY 8a SPACHT Phone 9257 If no ans er Dial 72 o QQEQ 38 40 South Fourth Street HAMBURG PA 80 YEARS OF SERVICE THE HAMBURG ITEM Every Thursday Since 1875 Personalized Stationery Rubber Stamps Staplers and Supplies 3 South Third Street HAMBURG PA Assured Quality Always PETERS BROS HOME DRESSED MEATS Pho e Hamburg 4443 LENHARTSVILLE PA Compliments of HORN S DINER I - w ' 6 r I I Local News - Advertising - Joh Printing . . I I . I I fl I I E LOWEST FOOD PRICES IN THIS AREA FINK S SELF SERVICE STORE Mann Street SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA PARK S Formerly Carnegie Park Seventh and Penn Sts READING PA GOOD LUCK Heatlng Coal Gas OII Furnaces KINGS HEATING CO SHOEMAKERSVILLE No 1 PA Phone Leesport 6 3276 Furnaces CIeaned Checked and Reconditioned All Types of All Types of EIectncaI Fixtures Second Hand Furnaces , I , ' l I ' I , . 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SMITH Notary Public SHOEMAKERSVILLE, PA. pflment FRANK P RENNO AND SONS Phone 540 HAMBURG PA 49,15 Compffments THE FIRST NATICNAL BANK KJ CONT S of . , . of N WSU '4r, ,f Q To AQ 5 W .:::.:::.?f E ff? . . 1: -, -5 -E..'.'l1l?fZ.3 5: 5 'Q L: ff .5 2 ' AfI'M9f.9 'Sf' S I l plenty of smooth, cool Soft Ice Cream wsnnsn s DAIRY BAR I LE PA NW? SHOEMAKERSV I. Qx fig: ,194 ff? d Complfments of ROYD B STITZEL Phone Hamburg QOO3 CONTRACTOR and BUILDER SHOEMAKERSVILLE, PA RAY L CHRIST GENERAL MERCHANDISE SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA Compfrments of YGDER'S MEAT MARKET If I f ,S ng In GS we make II I 'f ,fib -G' ,..x1,::' pIeIeIy auIomcIIc confinuo I - M? I I' I I, I I h I. I ' bl Iv 'ly I p gly I'+.I P i t If d Fd ddnew 'fh III II I fy q -1' , on eac ' g Z ,f'f', f' I II, holesome c d d IQI1 I I I ffl r refreshment EI I I1 Ita- I I 'I home. Ge? soma! I l STANLEY O MILLER 8. 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Huang Phone Hamburg 3253 SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA RD N O MOYER S HARDWARE STORE HAMBURG PA FOSTER B WEIDMAN Painting 8: Decorating SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA KEISER S NUT SHOP Qu Specialty Peanut Brnttle and Fudge HAMBURG PA Phone 2770 GRIM BROS Srnce 1876 RCA Zenith Magnavox Televrsron Radros Sewrng Machrnes Records Supplies HAMBURG PA Phone 2716 ARLAN D ADAM, AGENT Lutheran Brotherhood Legal Reserve Lrfe lns Phone Hamburg 9797 HAMBURG PA R No 2 B ,PA ' ' II A 3 S B Peanuts and Popcorn , . , . , . , ., . . JOHNNIE'S RESTAURANT WEST LEESPORT, Steaks - Chops Roast and Fried Chicken Platters John Schlabach, Prop. COME TO GENE'S SPEED SHOP AT LINK'S MOBILE SERVICE STATION Free Estimates Given Phone Leesport 6-9932 LEESPORT, PENNA. BELLE FRANKLIN DRIVE-IN FROSTED ROOT BEER SANDWICHES SEAL TEST ICE CREAM ROUTE 122 CLARENCE R. SEAMAN MeCormrck Farm Equipment Sales cg Ser ree Refrrgerators 8a Fr eeze rs DAUBERVILLE PA Phove Leesporr 61237 MRS CHARLES GREENAWALT Charts Professional Corsettere Phone H rnburg 2603 SMITH S Men s 8 Boys Shop Phone 2757 342 State Street HAMBURG PA BENDER S BAKERY Delicious Pres 8t Cakes 228 Clinton Avenue HAMBURG PA. CLAM BAKES Year Rouncl Cook and Ser e Phone Leesporf 6-3248 MOHRSVILLE PA Phone 820 GESCHWINDT'S CATERING ssnvrcs CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 7955 LEIBENSPERGER FUNERAL HOME PERSONALIZED SERVICE 65 69 South Fourth Street HAMBURG PA Tefephone 823 .Stephen T L bensperger ADAM S HOTEL PIUS and MARY ADAM Pfeofs Beer Wane Llquor Light Lunch ALBRIGHT INSURANCE AGENCY NOTARY PUBLIC INSURANCE BROKER 14 S Fourth St HAMBURG PA SCH LENKER MOTORS INC FORD Safes Servfce FORD TRACTORS FARM MACHINERY . ei HAMBURG, PA. ROUTE No. 2 HENRY'S Jewelers and Master Watchmakers All Work Done On The Premrses 13 So 4th Street HAMBURG PA Telephone 2486 Regtstered Keepsake Perfect Gem YORGEY'S CLEANERS 11 South Thrrd Street Phone 604 HAMBURG PA BECKER APPLIANCES 257 West State Street Westrrrghpuse Applrarrees Sales and Servrees Phone 2653 HAMBURG PA HAMBURG NEWS AGENCY S eeen d 8t State Street HAMBURG PA Newspapers Magazrnes Spertrrrg Goods Compnments of HAMBURG PA LUTHER W KETNER eed Lame Coa F our Fertrltzer Hardware R D No 1 SHOEMAKERSVILLE PA Phone Hamburg 2837 GRIESEMER S ESSO SERVICE STATION KEYSTONE STORE SHOEMAKERSVILLE R D 1 Phone Leesport 6 7866 Groceries Frozen Foods Meats Drugs Sundaes Yuengltngs Ice Cream RENTSCHLER S Clark Sandrrrg Maehrrre Rentals Parrrt 8x Wallpaper 319 State Street Pnone Hamburg 2829 F - ' - I I - u a - CENTRAL HOTEL Baby Chicks - Poultry Equipment 4 . . 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