Poplar Bluff High School - Bluff Yearbook (Poplar Bluff, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1953 volume:

...Dedication........... W®, The Bluff staff of 1953, dedicate this year’s book to Charles E. Langley. Maintenance Engineer of the Poplar Bluff School system. “Uncle Charley”, as everyone knows him. has been associated with our school for the last forty -one years. From 1911-1913, he was a member of the board of educat ion. In t 91 4. the year our high school was erected, he became maintenance engineer. On his shoulders falls the unrelenting task of keeping our schools in running order. His spirit of friendly co-operation, keen sense of humor, and untiring work have endeared him to his associates. With profound respect and deep admiration, we, the staff, respectfully dedicate this book to him. 2 CONTENTS Foreword Here it is---your yearbook of 1953 ----your lasting record of one of those most important years of your life. Those years of fun, studies, tears of disappointment. No, we didn’t win that football charppionship, our basketball games didn’t always wind up in the win column, but DO YOU REMEMBER how proud of the boys we were because they fought so hard? DO YOU REMEMBER how we worked on our own festive occasion, the Junior Carnival-Seemed like a headache then. DO YOU REMEMBER the Prom-----that new dress, the corsage, how excited we were, the twinkling lights, and the music that seemed to make us tingle? DO YOU REMEMBER our Graduation?--------You never pay respect to it until it is yours. There must have been something throughout those high school years we didn’t like---but now, we can’t seem to remember---------------- 4 Poplar Bluff High School Poplar Bluff, Missouri .... .......... 1953 ..... LEFT TO RIGHT: V. H. Steward. C. E. O'Neal. C. M. l.ee. Boss H. P. Bennett, Secretary: H. E. Coltard. President; W. R. Martin. Treasurer: E. W. Jiles: W. A. Garrison. Vice Pres- ide nt. Board of Education At the head of the Poplar Bluff Public Schools is the Board of Education, whose duties are many and varied. It is their purpose to provide a helpful environment where each student will spend his school years, and at the same time regulate the activities which will afford each student an opportunity to become vocationally adjusted, socially adequate, and personally suc- cessful. No type of public service is more praiseworthy than that given by those citizens who devote their time and service to the school. For their untiring efforts we extend our sincere thanks. 6 BONNIE HAMPTON Secretary to Superintendent Poplar VlttCf ipublir Geo. R. Lougheed. Superintendent H 1 •� BatUtr . Vtn, Sheri POPLAR BLUFF. MISSOURI This book ia a continuing example to its holder of the effectiveness of cooperation. It is one of the fine accomp- lishments of the school. Congratulations on its production. r 0. R. Loughead Superintendent of chools 7 MR. EMERY T. PETERS Principal of Senior High JOYCE KARNES Secretary to Principal junior 33igh School [■(it r inn hmim POPLAR BLUFF MISSOURI Congratulations to the class of 53. Thirty years ago a young man, fresh out of college, began his teaching career in this high school. There have been many trials and tribulations, heartbreaks and heartbeats, but it has been a grand experience to have been associated with such wonderful people down through the years. I wish for this class of '53 the best of everything to be found in life. Cordially yours, g-rygzbu 8 E. T. Pete Peters LOU BAKER. B.S. Missouri Valley; University of Missouri. Commerce; Sophomore Sponsor. CASS IE ALDRICH. B.S.. M.E. Southeast Missouri State Teach- ers’ College: University i Missouri. Geography; English; Library. MICKEY BLOODWORTH. B.S. Sargent College. Southeast State Teachers' College. University of Missouri. Physical Education; Hygiene; Li brary; Junior Sponsor. DAVID BERRYMAN, A.B.. M. Ed. Westmnstrr. University of Mis sour i Supervisor of Industrial and Home Ec. Education; Honor Society Sponsor. INEZ CLUBB. B.S. V. ill Mayfield Junior College. Southrast Missouri State Teachers' College. University ol Missouri. American History; Missouri History. LEO CLAHAHAN Auto Mechanics. CLARENCE CONNER. B.S., M. Ed. Northwest State Teachers College. University of Missouri, George Peabody College. Band; Orchestra. CORA COLLINS. B.S. Southeast Missouri State Teachers' College, University of Missouri, University of Colorado. Mathematics. Honor Society Sponsor. STANLEY J. CONNER, A.A.. A.B. Iberia Junior College. Berea Col- lege. George Peabody College. Science; 3enior Class Sponsor. OLETA DANIEL. B.S. William Woods. Central Missouri State Teachers College. English. RUTH FRENCH. B.A., M.A. Hendrix College George Peabody College. Commerce. Senior Sponsor. GLADYS FOARD. B. F. A. Southeast Missouri Slate Teachers College. Buskin Conservatori . Den- ver College oi Music. Arkansas State University. University of Missour i. Music, Chorus Accoi.ipaniest. BETTY HARKEY, B.S. Central College, Southwest Mu- louri State Teachers' College. Physical E Juration. Junior S710nsor, Mulette Sponsor. JOHN CARMAN Machine Shop. PAULINE HEARNE, B.S. Ltndenuood College, Washington University, Juilliard school u( Mu� ic. Music Appreciation; Chorus; Glee Club 5 pons or. WILLIAM E. HA YNES, B.S. University of Missouri. Physical Education; Hygiene Sophomore Class Sponsor. ALFRED D. HOBBS. B.S. Uni er� ity of Missouri. Assistant Coordinaior; Drafting; D. O. Club Sponsor. HA RIAN H. HOLLA DA Y, B.S., M.A. Southeast Missouri State Ieacher� ' College, University of lo a. Washington University. Art; Elementary Art Superv isor; Art Club Sponsor; Junior Class Sponsor. KAY KILPATRIC, B.S. South � ! Missouri State Teacher� College, University of Missouri Commerce, Bluff Sponsor. MYRTLE DEANE JEFFORDS. B.S. Southeast Missouri State Teachers' College. University of Colorado. Central College. Dramatics: Librarian; Dramatics Club Sponsor; Honor Society Sponsor; Library Club Sponsor. MARIE KINDER, B.S. Southeast Missouri State Teachers' College, University of Wyoming. Speech; Bluff Sponsor; Speech Club Sponsor. richarde. kinder, B.S. V ill Mayfield Junior College. Southeast Missouri State Teachers' College. University of Wyoming. World History; Driver� ' Training; Bluff Sponsor. HENRIETTA METZ. B.S. Northeast Missouri State Teachers' College. University of Missouri. Coordinator; D. O. Club Sponsor; Honor Society Sponsor. C. W. KNUCKLES. B.S. Southeast Missouri State Teachers College. George Peabod College. Geography; General Shop; Junior Sponsor. RAYMOND E. RIDGE. B.S. University of Missouri. Agriculture; F. F. A. Sponsor. BILL SCOVILLE. B.S., M.A. Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. W oodw orking. General Shop. V IN ON A PENN. B.S. University of Arkansas. Home Economic� ; F. H. A. Sponsor. RUTH MINETREE, B.S. Drury College. University of Mis- souri. English; Journalism; The Family; Bluffer Sponsor; Honor Society Sponsor; Quill and Scroll Sponsor; Senior Class Sponsor. DONALD M. SWAIN. B.S.. M.A. Washington University. University of Wyoming. ZORA STEVENS. A.B. San Diego College. Southwest Mis- souri State Teachers College, University of Missouri. George Peabody College. English. Director of Guidance; Senior Class Sponsor. WILLIAM THOMPSON, B.S. University of Missouri. Physical Education. CLARENCE W YATT. B.S. University of Missouri. VENC1L 1LSON. B.S., M.A. Central h!issouri State College. University of Missouri, University of Colorado. American History; Economics; Government. GENE T IN K. B.S., M. Ed. University of Missouri. Spanish: World History; Spanish Club Sponsor. Physical Education. V ri rV ' 9 - . Y- • S • V-v %fe4J vill® v- - ■ • '% • • 'J • A? VffcT T 1 ' — -'? .; 4 -.• ' • . • - r 1 , . A • i . • V i.f A i , • „y!! y c . ; : vTiv - ? •v ■? � • � • f J A 4« I 1 • -. • _ . O • v , . 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Officers elected for that year were Mark Murray, President; Ed Lewis. Vice-President; Wanda Stone, Secretary; and Walter Simpson, Treasurer. Mr. Clarence Wyatt and Mrs. Sue Baumgardner were elected sponsors. Marilyn Mitchelle was chosen for the Sophomore Pil- grimage. Walter Simpson was chosen to guide the class during the Junior year as President. Other officers were John Crow, Vice-President; Lois Sheehy, Secretary; and John Simpson, Treas- urer. The Junior Carnival termed as one of the best ever, was the project undertaken by the class to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom held at the close of the year. Mardi Gras was used as the theme. The class was honored by the selection of Sandra Bloodworth, a Junior, as Bluff Queen. Sponsors for this year were Mrs. Richard Kinder, Miss Jean Tie- man, Mr. Harlan Holladay, and Mr. Gene Tink. With John Crow as President, Jim Cruse as Vice-President, Lois Sheehy as Secretary, and Ernestine Sneed as Treasurer, the Senior Class of 53 came into its final year. Con- cessions, magazine sales, and the Senior play were the major projects undertaken to raise money for the annual Senior trip through the South which is one of the most outstanding ex- periences available to any Senior. Marilyn Micthelle was selected as Good Citizen . The sponsors for the Senior year were Miss Ruth French. Mrs. Richard Minetree, Mr. Stanley Conner, and Mr. Donald Swain. The Senior Class, having finished three years in which they excelled in every phase of their high school life, can truly say, It is a job well done. 17 MARY ALEXANDER If silence «ere money, we’d have a millionaire in our midst. PATRICIA ANDERSON She who frowns on a man must die a maid --so why frown? F. H. A.. Dramatic Club, Bluffer, Bluff, Band, Orchestra, Mulettes. Science Club. Art Club Secretary and Treasurer. BETT Y A R MES A brown-eyed lass, a manner cool - - “Silence is golden is her rule. F. H. A., Glee Club. Mulettes. CHELMER BARROW This insomnia's got me worried--! can’t even sleep when it’s time to g t up. D. O. CHESTER BEATY “Pete s le g man. Boys ’ C horus. JAMES BESS Nice fellow to know. D. O.. F. F. A. ROBERT BIRKHEAD Have an eye on this fel- low--We’re willing to bet. with the fates will- ing. He’ll be something ye . Honor Society. Student Council, Band. Orchestra. SANDRA LEE BLOODWORTH She’s made of pep. ambition, and fun. But Sass is there when work’s to be done. Bluffer, Band, Orchestra, G. A. A., Mulettes, Bluff Queen, Junior Carnival Queen. Head Cheerleader, Inter-class Basketball. Inter-class Volleyball. SHIRLEY BRADBURY For other boys she cares not a fraction Nick is still her main attraction. F. H. A., Dramatic Club, Mulettes. BARBARA BRANSCOMBE She seems to bubble over when she laughs. F. H. A., hiilettes, Inter-class Basket- ball. ADA LOU BREWINGTON Here’s a girl who should go places in life. Library Club. Honor Society. D. O. Mulettes. Art Club. Speech Club. Vice-President of Honor Society. SHIRLEY BROADAWAY Hard to understand. Dramatic Club. Quill and Scroll. Band, Bluffer. Student Council. Orchestra. Glee Club. G. A. A.. Art Club, Spanish Club. Reporter of Spanish Club. DON BROWN He hat read a lot but doesn't show it--If it's in the book, he will know it?? JAY BROWN DORIS BROWN 1 sure like to drive.' F. H. A . EVALEE BROWN Weall like her dark eyes. Library Club, D. O. Any fool can go to bed, but it takes a man to get up. D. O. RONNIE BURKETT Be just what you is, and not what you a in't. F. F. A. JIMMY CHILES You don't have tc argue, because I'm right. Band, Orchestra, Boys' Chrous, Science Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, Basketball, Track, Foot- ball. RONALD CHRON1STER Easy to know and always a friend. D. O. BEATRICE CLARK I'M a man hater--but the Bible says, Love your enemies.' F. H. A. Mulettes. KENNETH CLARK 1 like 'em short, I like 'em ta 11 - - In fact, my friends. 1 like 'em all. Band. Orchestra, Boys' Chorus, Art Club, Football, Basketball, Track. RONALD (GUNNER) COLLINS The man behind the oars. Football Student Manager. SANDRA COCHRAN Plain living and high thinking is her HELEN CLORE motto. She thinks men are all alike, bui wants four or five of them anyway. D. O. JACKIE COOPER Willing, ready, and able. Key Club. Honor Society. F. F. A. Boy� Chorus, Library Club Reporter. Secretary of Honor Society. Elsinore. Missouri. Secretary of F.F.A.. Cheer - I leader. JIM COX Why do I need a pencil in typing class? | Football. JANE CRAVENS A word, a smile, a girl worth-while. Dramatic Club, D. O.. Glee Club, Mulettes. JOHNNY CROW Our school is a stage and he is or« of our leading actors. Key Club. Honor Society. Quill and Scroll, Student Council. Band. Or- chestra. Boys' Chorus, Art Club. Vice-President of Junior Class, President of Senior Class. President of Key Club. Editor of Bluffer. JIM CRUCE By his walk ye shall know him. Student Council. Bluffer, Band Or- chestra. Boys' Chorus, Spanish Club, Vice-President Senior Class. Football, Basketball. Track. JOHN CUTSINGER Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, Show me the woman man can trust. Dramatics Club. Band. Orchestra. Boys' Chorus Track. VIRGINIA DAVIS Quiet and assuming, but always on the job. Library Club, D. C., G. A. A. CLIFFORD DERRINGTON An enormous spirit in that little frame. GERALDINE DOTY ''Labor and perseverance conquer all things, even boys.” Dramatics Club. Glee Club. LILLIA N DUN LA P She used to be a book worm--But how that worm has turned' Library Club. F. H. A., G. A. A.. Inter-class Basketball, Honor Society LEROY « .LLIOTT Tis better to have loafed and flunked than never to have loafed at all. Footba II. MARILYN ELLISON Neatness is the crowning grace of womanhood. Mulettes. Science Club. Batesville. Arkansas, Pep Club. Girls'Advisory Council, Cheerleader. Sub-Deb Club. Thespian Club. F. H. A. NORA E MERSON Despite her faults, we like her still- The stiller the better. F. H. A., D. Q.. G. A. A. LANNY EVANS A wee man with a big heart. Bluff. Science Club, Art Club. Track. REBA FAIR LESS Not very tall; in fact, quite small. Her good nature is loved by all. Library Club, D. C., Bluff. Mulettes, Bluff Queen, Football Queen, Vice- President of D. O., Cheerleader. CLARENCE FERWERDA There's no limit to his good nature. D. O. NANCY FILES There's mischief lurking in this pleasant smile. Libra ry C lub. BETTY FREDWELL Dust cloth, broom, and dress of a cook will soon replace her tablet and book. F. H. A., G. A. A. DOROTHY FRANCIS She possesses kindness-- the indispensable in true womanhood. NORMA JEAN GARDNER Pleasant and modest is this lass. We're glad to have her in our class. F. H. A.. Glee Club. G. A. A.. Mulettes. Inter-class Basketball. NORMAN GARNER A girl with hair of strawberry blonde, of which we are so very fond. D. O. Club, Speech Club. Honor Society. BETTY GARRETT Like the py ram ids --unchanging. Library Club, Mulettes. Spanish Club. JIM M Y GODWIN A red-haired boy with a good-natured smile whose open manner is without guile. D. O.. F. F. A. CORA GOULD May she live to look back on herself with envy. D. O. Club. F. F. A. ELLA Z UE GOULD “The better half?” G. A . A . BETTY JOE GRAHAM She love� one--but which one? Library Club. F. H. A.. Band. Or- chestra, G. A. A.. Mulettes, Science Club, Spanish Club. SHIR LE Y GUNN Her friendly laugh and cheery face will carry her far in life's long race. F. H. A., Honor Society, G. A. A.. Mulettes, Spanish Club. e DALE HALSEY He thinks all the girls like him- - but - - BOBBY HARRIS Energetic, ambitious, studious too. There is not a thing that he cannot do. Dramatics Club. Student Council. Band. Orchestra. Art Club. Spanish Club. President of Student Council. Secretary of Dramatics Club. Parliamentarian of Spanish Club. Football. Basketball. RONALD HARRIS Opened the dictionary once • -but found no pic- tures. JAMES HAYES What can became at a day that begins with getting up. DALES HA YNES A farmer lad is he; Always jolly, gay. and free. F. F. A. President. CURT IS HAWKINS Don't txrther me. girls, 1 go steady. Key Club. Honor Society, D. O. PEGGY HEAD The best kind of friend you could have. Band. Orchestra, G. A. A. MARGARET HE IFNCR Eyes of brown are sweetest smiling. ’Deed, but hers are most beguiling. TED HENSON. JR. From all indications, he must have swallowed a dictionary. Key Club, Dramatics Club, Honor Society, Ouill and Scroll, Student Council, Bluff, Bluffer. Art Club. SYLVESTER HERZOG We love to see him laugh--so much of him hat a good time. D. C.. F. F. A. TONY HOUGH A carefree nature plus an active brain equals spontaneous combustion. Dramatics Club. Quill and Scroll. Bluffer, Science Club. Basketball. CHAR LES HILLIS The height of the Senior Class. FLOY HUNTER She rules her action by thought and her appearance by neatness. F. H. A .. Glee Club. JACK IE H Y DE See him once, like him always. D. O., F . F. A.. Boys' Chorus. GENEVA INMAN She speaks well a uni- versal language --that of smile. F. H. A.. Dramatics Club. Glee Club. G. A. A.. Mul- ettes. STANTON IRBY He's not as bashful as he looks. Key Club. Student Coun- cil. F. F. A. OI.LIE JOHNSON Just an innocent country boy. DUANE KELLER Mischief is his middle name, but he's a swell lellcw. just the same. F. F. A.. Boys Chorus. PATSY KESLER Her ways are acfrnired by all whom she know s. She'll be respected and loved where- ever she goes. D. O. 7EROML KENNER Just another Abe Lincoln. Tall and slender and always thinkin' Sergeant-at-Arms of D. O. BILLY KELLY For one so quiet, never bold. A peaceful future should unfold. BOB K IN G A jolly fellow who does his best. And plays basketball with lots of Mit. Basketball. PAT L A ME Y Bob's girl . Student Council. D. O., Orchestra. FLOYD KITCHEN Two fearful things in Floyd's life-- racors and girls. Key Club. KENNETH LANDRETH A careful student --careful not to overdo. Baske tba 11. RICHARD LEACH Built for comfort: not for speed. D. O., Vice-President of Science Club. EL GENE LeGRAND Oh! those eyes! Student Council, F. F. A. SMILEY LEUCKEL Either appraise me or oppose, I cannot stand to be over - looked. Dramatics Club, Quill and Scroll, Bluffer, Art Club. Spanish Club. Re- porter of Art Club, Foot- ball. Basketball. ED LEW IS O, Love, where art thou? Dramatics Club. Quill and Scroll. Bluffer, Band. Orchestra, 3oys Chorus. Spanish Club, Speech Club. Vice-President of Sophomore Class. Football, Basketball, Track. NORMA GENE LITTON For every woman who makes a fool out of a man. there is another who makes a man out of a foul. Science Club louise McCarthy A rare carrij nation of beauty and brains. Student Council. Bluff. Orchestra. Glee Club, G. A. A.. Art Club, Spanish Club Treasurer, F. F. A. District Queen. Honor Society. - VERA McKJNNE Y She may be another first-rate Florence Night ingale. BETTY MACK A smile for everyone. D. O., G . A . A ., Mule tte s . RONAL DMAR I' INS Good lookin' now. But wait till he' twenty. F. F. A . JOYCE M EADOWS A quiet girl but lots of fun, You'll find her work is always done. Inter-class Basketball, Bluff. ETHEL MEDL1NG Of all the words of tongue or pen. Ethel likes the word of m-e-n. F. H. A. MARILYN MITCHELLE A pocket edition, small but complete Altogether she's hard to beat. Library Club. President of F. H. A. W SJ. Secretary of F. H. A. M-W. Sub-District Secretary of F. H. A. S 1 - W. Orormtics Club, Student Council. Bluff, G. A. A., Mulettes, Secretary of Mulettes Sl-SZ. President of Mu- lettes SZ-SJ, Attendant to Junior Carnival Queen, F. F. A. Queen S1-S2, Inter-class Basketball. HARR Y M IN ETREE When I find my proper grove. A famous man I'll surely prove. Dramatic Club. Student Council. Bluffer. Orchestra. Boys' Chorus. Science Club. Art Club President. Spanish Club President, President of Freshman Class. ROGER M1DK1FF His future is brilliant, I've heard people say, He'll make a place in the world someday. Band. Boys' Chorus, Spanish Club. Treasurer of Spanish Club. JUANITA MORGAN That shorthand w hit. D. O. Club. MARLENE MURPHY Oh bo : A real blonde! D. O. C lub. CAROL OWEN Greater men than I have lived, but 1 doubt it. Key Club. Dramatic Club. Honor Society, Spanish Club. ROBERTA PALMER We know her by her demure air, her lovely hands and lovely hair. Bluffer, Orchestra, Glee Club Presi- dent, Mulettes Treasurer, Attendant to the Football Queen. Dramatic Club Play. JACK PATTERSON Mtschirf is his middle iwnt. but he’s a swell fella just the samr. Bluffer. Football. JACK IF. PENROD “Smiley we call her. ' D. O. C lub. BOB PHILLIPS He'll argue with a signpost. WILMA PIERCE A combination of sweetness, beauty, and friendliness. Science Club. Spanish Club. WAYNE PICKERING The best goods always comes in the smallest packages. Key Club. Spanish Club. EVERT PLUNK They do the best that make the least noise. Treasurer d O. O. Club. Honor Society. THELMA PORTER Sometimes quiet, sometimes shy. but the rest of the time--0’ my. F. H. A., G. A. A.. Inter-class Basket- ball. Secretary o4 Mulettes. ALAN POWELL His good humor is a fountain that never runs dry. D. O. Club. NELTA POWERS She has dark eyes and dark hair, and never seems to have a care. F. H. A. Treasurer, Glee Club Secretary. Secre- tary of Mulettes, Inter- class Basketball. JOHN PR ALL All 1 want is to grow up to be a man, ANITA PRIEST Her beauty showeth in her I laming ha ir. F. H. A., Dramatic Club. Student Council, Glee Club. G. A. A.. Mulettes. Dramatic Club Play, Emery T. JERR Y PROFFER No hurry. No worry. F. F. A . BRA DFOK D PETTY It’s not the questions that bother me. it's the answers. MARGARET RICE She's little, but mighty, and full of fun. She stops at nothing until she is done. Library Club. Dramatic Club, Glee Club. G. A. A.. Mulettes. Inter-class Basketball. r BETTY ROLAND Gone, but not forgotten. Library Club. F. H. A., Glee Club. Mu lettes. ALLENE ROM1NE “Everyone likes Allene' . Library Club Vice-President. G. A. A. Honor Society, D. O. GERALP RONE You can't always tell about these quiet ones. JOYCE SCHMERBAUCH You'll know her by her pony's tail. Dramatic Club. Glee Club. Mulettes. Inter-class Basketball. BONNIE SUE SCOTT In all her studies she does so well, that it seems quite natural for her to excel. Library Club. F. H. A., Secretary of F. H. A.. Honor Society. JACK R USH1N I use the motto of “Hurry and Win and go so fast it makes me thin. Football. Track. MARY SEESENGOOD He has never been heard, he has never been found, who has the last word when Mary was around. DORIS SEILS Her pleasant disposi- tion is her valued acquis- ition. F. H. A.. Library Club Treasurer. JOHN SIMPSON Just made for the ladies. As bright as a dollar. Good walking adfor the arrow collar. !$ey Club, Bluffer, Band. Orchestra. Boys' Chorus, Spanish Club. Treasurer of Junior Class. Football. LOIS SHEEHY Guaranteed extractor of Bluff ads from unwilling merchants. Ex- perienced hyponist. Secretarv of Junior Class, Secretary of Senior Class. F. H. A.. Honor Society. Student Council, Bluff, Band, Orchestra, G. A. A.. Mulettes, Science Club. Inter-class Basketball. EUGENE SIMMONS Cool. calm, and disconnected. F. F. A. WALTER SIMPSON He is one that we shall never forget. Key Club, Student Council, Bluffer. Band. Orchestra. Boys' Chorus. Treas- urer of Sophomore. Junior Class President. Football. Basketball. ERNESTINE S NEED F. H. A., Student Council. Band, G. A. A.. Mulettes. Art Club. Reporter of Honor Society. Treasurer of the Senior Class, Inter-class Basketball. Co-Editor of the Bluff. BOB S PA R KMAN His good nature spills over other people. F. F. A. HOW AR D STEIN METZ May lie not be a worm and crawl around until some chicken picks him up. NEAL STEPHEN All men look upon him favorably. Speech Club. LOIS STILLEY Words are like leaves; and where they most abound, much fruit of sense is rarely found. F. H. A.. D. O. Club. JACK STOECKER Something unusual in our school- a quiet boy. CLYDE STONE A boy worth knowing if you know him well. JOYCE STONE She has a smile that would knock the blues out of any day. D. C . Club. G. A. A. WANDA STONE Her heart is like the muon --the re s a man in it. Library Club. D. O. Club, G. A. A., Mulettes, F. H. A. Treasurer,Soph- omore Class Secretary, Junior Carnival Queen Candidate, Inter-class Basketball. GLENN SULLIVAN LEO STRENFEL An agriculture lellow is our Leo. He is skilled in romance too, we know. Studrnt Council, F. F. A. He’ll soon be a married man. D. O. Club. PAUL TACKETT A brown-haired boy whose wants are few; '.Vho is silent and thoughtful, yet friendly too. Library Club. Key Club. Honor Society. MAY STRICKLIN An ’’Angel of Mercy” in our midst. D. O. Club, Mulettes. T' Tr « DORIS ANN THORNTON To every day the brings good cheer. And � o ue like to have her near. Student Council, D. O., Mulatto� , Fisk--Mixed Chorus. HAROLD RAY UR1CH Girls. Hr � not shy, Take a look and then give a � igh. D. O.. F. F. A., Boys’ Chorus. RICHARD THURSTON When duty and pleasure clash. Let duty go to smash. Boys' Chorus, Speech Club. ■ ELLA WEBB A spit-fire red-head. Montrose, Colorado. Pep Club. Square Dance Cli b. BOB WALLACE The pride and joy of this lord is a 1952 Ford. FRED VALENTINE Many are they «ho hope in vain. To scale the height that 1 attained. Basketball. MINNIE WARD Larry � ex -girl. F. H. A. MARGARET WILLIS A dark-haired maiden with plenty of vim. with eyes that sparkle, yet can look quite grim. G. A. A. DONNA WILLBANKS Cupid shot into our class. And aimed straight at this charming lass. F. H. A.. Student Council Bluff. Band. Orcnestra. G. A. A., Mulettes. Art Club. OLtN W ILLLAMS He's allergic to shotguns. F. F. A.. Track. Football. BOB W IN TERS He w on't give the girls a break. D. C . C lub. ◄ DOROTHY YORK Quiet and sedate, but genial too. A good companion when you’re feeling blue. West Plains. Missouri. Glee Club. Spanish Club. FRANKIE ZADNICK A girl with the courage to get up and say No, 1 just don't see it that way. Bluff, Band. Orchestra. Glee Club. G. A. A., Spanish Club President. Dramatic Club President. Inter-class Basketball. Honor Society. GENEVIEVE PARS HALL A modest violet with a wicked eye. Band. Junior Class OFFICERS: Clara Scott. Secretary: Bill Brent. President: Dot Kessler. Treasurer: Tom Croy. Vice-President. Bock in 1951, we entered high school as Sophomores. We were piloted through the year by Bill Brent, President; Mickey Rhodes, Vice-President; Clara Jo Scott, Secretary: and Nancy Mooney, Treasurer. Sponsors for the year were Mrs. Winona Penn and Mr. William Haynes. Ruth Ann Baldwin was elected Junior Carnival Queen for this year. Bill Brent was chosen for the Sophomore Pilgrimage. The annual picnic concluded a wonderful year for the Sophomores. Shortly following the opening of school in 1952, the class, now Juniors, held its first meeting to elect officers and sponsors. Officers elected were Bill Brent, President; Tom Croy, Vice President; Clara Jo Scott, Secretary; and Dot Kessler, Treasurer. The sponsors were Mrs. Mickey Bloodworth, Miss Betty Harkey, Mr. C. W. Knuckles, and Mr. Harlan Holladay. Pre- ceding the Junior Carnival, the Juniors sponsored a White Elephant Party which was well at- tended by both students and faculty. The annual Junior Carnival was the success of the year. Jean Francis Burton was elected Carnival Queen. The social event of the school year, the Junior-Senior Prom, lived up to its expectations and was a most outstanding event. The Junior Class picnic was the closing event of the most wonderful year in Senior High. 30 4 GEORGE A BEK NA THE ANN ADAMS BETTY ABSHEER JERRY ANSPACH WILMA AUD WILMA APPLEBY JAMES BARTEE WILLIAM BARKER SHELBY BEARDEN JANET BIGGERS ROBERT BEALMAN NADINE BIRDSONG NORMAN BUCHANAN GLEN BUMPUS DWAYNE CASEY MARGIE CHRONISTER ANN CHRISTIAN GERALD COOK TOM CROY ANITA CROW JIM DALTON IVAN DAVENPORT DANA DENNY PARA LEE DIAMOND JANET DREW DAVID DICKERSON ANNE DUN KIN EDWIN HARRIS CLIFFOPD HAGER BENNY HANEY CHARLES HARTY LARRY HARWELL WANDA HEATON JEAN HELTON LADDIE HIXSON TONY KUPER GENE LeGRANO WYLENE OWENS ROBERT OVERBY BILLY PARKS DONALD PEMBERTON RAY PENNINGTON CHARLES RAINWATER fc RHODA RAY MICKEY RHODES JOHN RIEPE MARY RISBY CAROL ROBERTSON DONALD ROBERTSON CARMAN ROBINSON FLORA JEAN ROLAND THELMA ROBINSON DONALD ROST Sophomore Class OFFICERS: John Holland. Vice-President: Carol Ann Cureton. Treasurer; Larry Taylor, President; Buddy Godwin. Sergeant-at-Arms; Joe Forbes. Secretary. When the doors of Poplar Bluff High School were opened in September, it was over- whelmed by the largest Sophomore class ever to enter. Two hundred and thirteen in num- ber and more have entered since. As October rolled around the Sophomores elected as of- ficers Larry Taylor, President; John Holland. Vice-President; Carol Cureton. Treasurer; Joe Forbes, Secretary, Sponsors chosen were Miss Baker and Mr. William Haynes. For Sophomore representatives and attendants for Carnival Queen Pat Fairless and Betty Hufstedler were elected. Barbara Saracini was elected by the entire student body as “Cinder- ella” for the Christmas Parade sponsored by the Jaycees. Catherine Maske was chosen for the Sophomore Pilgrimage. In March a dance was sponsored by the class and the entire student body enjoyed a “most delightful evening”. To conclude the year’s activities, the annual picnic was held. The year has been marvelous and the next two should see much activity from the Sophomore Class of 1953. 42 ■ BILLY BENNETT SHIRLEY BERRY JOE BLUE GENE BLUE ESTER BOXX adelle barker JIMMY BURKETT MARLENE BURTON SHIRLEY CAPPER ARVIL CATTRON CONNIE BREW INGTON LINDA BROOKRESON MARILYN BROWN RAYMOND BR YAN 43 BILL i COST IN CLYDE COST1N CLIFFORD CREWS CASS IE CROW CAROL ANN CURETON CHARLES DAVIDSON CHELCIA DEATON ALVA DEATON PAT DESGRANGES BARBARA DICKEK JOCYE DICKEN DIANA DIXON JOANNE DRAKE CAROLYN EPPS CLYDE ESSAR Y JOYCE EVANS NAT A LINE EVANS PAT P AIR LESS 44 DAUE GAEBLER RUTH GLASS BUDDY GODWIN JUNIOR GODWIN SHIRLEY GRAHAM JIM FOWLER JANE FRANCIS CARL FRY ANNA LOU FULTON HAZEL GREER MARGARET GREER SANDRA GREER HOWELL GREER A. L. HARKRIDER BILL HARRIS MARGUERITE HEAD NORMAN HENDRICKSON BILL HENTHORNE JERRY INMAN LYLE JETT MARY JOHNSON CAROL Sl «5 JONES JERRY JORDAN DAISY KEELE PAUL KENNER H. C. KNOTT NANCY KURZ MONA SUE La BRIER BERNITA LEE PERRY LEE ROBERT LEWIS JOHNNY LUTER BETTY JEAN LUTTRELL KAY LYNN JAMES MACOM JUANITA MARTINS 46 JIMMY MAIZE LOUISE MARVEL CATHERINE MASKE MARY LOU MAY dale McAlister BOB Me CONICAL MELVIN MelNTOSH BOB McMANUS JERRY MrNAMEE KENNETH MILLER ROSETTA MITCHELLE DOROTHY MITCHELL EVELYN MOORE ROBERTA NASH JIMMY NELSON RICKY NICOL1NI WANDA NIXON DARLENE NOVAK 47 VELMA ROBINSON CAROL RAYBURN RAMONA RHODES MARY ELLEN ROBINSON MARY RUTH ROBINSON 48 GERALDINE SMITH GENE SNIDER LAURA SNIPES MACK SPENCER SANDRA SPIVEY FREDDIE STOVALL HERMA STOVER GLENDA STUCKER CAROL SWINDELL RAYMOND TAYLOR JERRY TAYLOR LARRY TAYLOR MABLE THORNE EDITH THORNTON KENNETH THURMAN WANDA TRIMBLE W ANDA UEBELEIN RAY WAGGONER 49 MARY WEATHERHOLT EUGENA WHITT BILLY WILLIAMS DARRELL WILLIAMS EDDIE WILLIAMS FRANKIE WILLINGHAM ANNIS WILSON BARBARA WILSON MARJORIE JO W OOD6 DELPHINE WOODSON JANE WORLEY GEORGE WRIGHT EVELYN YORK LEWIS YORK JOETTA ZUMWALT 50 4 52 Bluff Queen 111 ISS 111 anaane Shackleford mm Attendants 54 Football Queen Basketball Queen Hiss « Inita row Junior Carnival 58 F. F. A. Sweetheart ills JLoinse Yl c(3arlluj Student Body President Robert Harris 61 Quill and Scroll ROW 1: Left to Right - Earnestine Sneed. Roberta Palmer, Frankie Zadnick. John Crow. Tony- Hough, Ted Hen on. ROW II: John Simpson, Jim Cruce, Shirley Broadaway, Ed Lewis. Larry Harwell. Quill and Scroll grew out of a desire to recognize those students who have made a sig- nificant contribution to the student publications. It is honorary in nature, dealing with amateur effort of high quality journalism in high school. It is therefore, the purpose of Quill and Scroll to recognize those members of the Bluff or Bluffer staffs who best exemplify the high principles of journalism. 62 Editors ERNESTINE SNEED Bluff JOHN CROW Bluffer LARRY HARWELL Bluff Bluffer Staff The product of the group's hard work is shown when the CLUFFER is distributed every other week. The news that one finds about the various students, activities, and sports is scouted out by the reporters, and then with the help of the sponsor, Mrs. Minetree, is put into read- ing form. The staff is composed of stu- dents who are taking advanced journal- ism. Work on the staff offers opportun- ity for profitable experience to those students who are interested in develop- ing and employing skills in journalism. John Crow, Editor: Mr . Ruth Minetree, Sponsor. RCV I: Harry Minetree, Tony Hough. James Camp. John Crow. Frankie Zadnick. Roberta Palmer, Ed Lewis. RO¥ II: Shirley Broadaway. Smiley Leuckel. Louise McCarthy, Jim Cruse. Pat Anderson. John Simpson, Ted Henson. Bluff Staff The purpose of the staff of The Bluff is to portray a comphrensive record of all tlie various phases of school life. Mere talent for a particular field: edi- torial, financial, photographic, or ar- tistic, does not qualify a student to be a member of the staff. Likewise required are co-operation, diligence, initiative, and a sensitivity to the success of the yearbook. It is the hope that this year- book will help to recall many pleasant experiences and many fond memories to each one after he has left Poplar Bluff High School. Ku d r ‘y 'Wrltk ROW I: Carol Ann Cureton, Joan Wallis. Lanny F vans. ROW 11: Bill Collard. Donna Wilbanks, Marianne Shackleford. Joyce Evans. Janet Drew. Clara JoScotl, Phillip Weber. ROW III: Joyce Meadows. Ruth Jackson, Pat Anderson, Ernestine Sneed. Larrv Harwell. Everett Montgomery, Sondra Walker. Senior These Seniors were chosen for the traits they are known. For the Services rendered and the Talent they’ve shown. For Scholarship, for Leadership, in things great, things small, 66 Personalities They were there v.hen needed, and they heeded our call. And last but not least, for Friendliness, too, Ve lift up our voices in tribute to you. JL. 68 CAROL Van DOVER Majorettes JUDY GRUBB ANITA CROW JIM BAR TEE DIANNE DDCON RUTH ANN BALDWIN DOT KESSLER SHE I. BA BAKER Cheerleaders REBA FAIRLESS JUDY GARNER SANDRA BLOODWORTH. 69 AT MIKE: SEATED: NOT PRESENT: John Crow. Left to right - Harry Minetree. Ted Henson, Frankie Zadmrk. Carol Owen, Tony Hough. Ed Lewis, Jerry Sararini. Judy Garner. Bulletin Board The Bulletin Board School Newscasts successfully observed their second year of operation this year with the addition of a greater number of personnel and the con- tinued co-operation with the Blake ney Dairy which sponsors the news- casts once a month. The student reporters are re- sponsible for collecting and pre- paring their own news items and also for writing and airing the commercials used on the show, the whole project being under the final supervision of the advanced journal- ism class under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Minetree. ■V v -V A'VI : V � ’• r • V rV;;vtft ':• : . , v. 't:!vf; r • •V S • £ . '■ V ■•-$ V J : •v v- ••. - J • . . • jU • ; £ v- x . v, - . ■ • :’ • , rr-v :•• «'.r. • « � a ••� • • v.i, ' 17 • 4 .. -■•‘ 3� :’ y - . . .� } 'r. ‘«4, • • % L I . • . mf • ,. ’I M rf ‘ • • ;• • - ’ -V ’:r; v i � . Sh V.%7 V t « • • t- 3 ✓ -� 1 ft 4 -. . ' V V a. 4.1 X a ; ' 1 • tV I1 •• - , . • w .• % ■ i % • • t . ' 'JWH f ' ' • 4 I' ■ . • ; ■ CSV J • V V o% v � ■ Si - J im Choo-Choo Cox. 59 - Ed •'Tiger Louis. 71 - Jim Cootie Crute. 55 - Kenny Kill Clar . 77 - John Captain Stout. 74 - Ray “Kinkhead Kinkaid 61 - John “Tax Holland 73 - Ricky “Nick Nicolini 57 - Georgia “Porgie Wright � 5 - Vern ••Buddy ’ Brace This is the Team That Set a New Winning Record for P. B. H. S. T-'V 79} V-Hp sc$ eg jc7? -Q s •� 61 %7e«oe ‘ .94 NCOx'ifl-‘ 80',.7g- .aPTsTTit - HS i in rlki _ ROW I: ROW II: ROW HI: ROW IV: ROW V: ROW VI: ROW VII: Coach Thompson. Whitey William . Bob Harris, Jack Kushtn. Beany Simpson. John Simpson. Jack Patterson. Jack Forbes. Joe Essary. Leroy Elliott. John Stout, and Coach Wyatt. Fverett Montgomery. Charles Rainwater. Kenny Clark. Ed Lewis. Ricky Nirolim. Phil Weber. Louis Montgomery. Jim Cruse. George Wright. Gene LeGrand. Larry Harwell. Bill Porter. Jack Sheppard. Mir key Rhodes. Leon Busby Bob Stov- all, George Shadle, Bill Bollinger. Jim Cox. Buddy Brace. Harry Thacker. Clyde F ssary. Jerry MacNamee. Ray Kinkaid. Bob Miller. Bill Lovelace. Jimmy King. Billy Williams. Bob Birkhead. Dale McAlister. Sammy Smith. Don Bumgardner. Jimmy Webb. Bob Hodge. Tommy Thacker. Bob Burton. John Holland. Larry Jiles. Paul Roberts. Gene Garrett. Guy Cruse. Marshall Jennings. Raymond Bryan. Jim Newsom. Jim Webb. Larry McClure. Don Hall. Clinton Summers. Paul Frey. Jim McPheeters. Joe Blue Gunner Collins and Nathan Pillow. These are the Coaches That Taught Them How to Set the Record C. E. ‘’DUTCH” WYATT Head Coach BILL THOMPSON Line Coach This is Their Record SCORES BY GAMES INDIVIDUAL SCORING Mules 32 West Plains 26 Stout TD 16 EP 15 TP 1 1 1 Mules 21 Piggott 0 Clark 6 2 38 Mules 6 Jacks 0 Cruce 6 0 36 Mules 34 Ke nne tt 0 Lew is 6 0 36 Mules 12 Sikeston 13 Rainwater 2 0 12 Mules 27 Caruther sville 0 Harris 1 0 6 Mules 26 Maplewood (St. Louis) 7 Lovelace 1 0 6 Mules 43 Charleston 6 Essary 1 0 6 Mules 40 Cairo, Illinois 7 Le uc ke1 1 0 6 Mules 20 Cape Central 0 Cox 0 4 4 T otal 261 59 40 21 261 WYATT’S RECORD 1948-1952 In the five years that Coach Wyatt has been here the Mules have won 32 games, lost 11, and tied 6. He coached one undefeated team that tied for conference champ- ionship and the one that set a new school winning record. May he coach many more of our teams. AILConference Placements ACK KUSH IN Jack took first string tackle on the Big Eight Conle rencr team. He got Honorable Mention on the All-Stair iram and � a tv o tear letterman. He 1� a Senior. “BEANY” SIMPSON “Beany «on first string Guard on the All-State team as veil as on the Big Eight team. He got Honorable Men- tion on the All-American High School Football Team. “Beany is a three year letterman, co-captain and a Senior. JOHN STOUT John von first string halfback on the Big Eight Conference team. He scored 1 11 pomi� to v in the Conference Scoring Title, i.ike Rushin he von Honorable Mention on the All-State team. John ;•� a three tear letterman and a Junior. 75 77 FRED VALENTINE JOHN CARLTON STOUT WALTER THOMAS CROY Basketball Lettermen JAMES RICHARD CHILES CLIFFORD LEE HAGER KENNETH RAY CLARK EDGAR LOURN LEWIS GENE PAUL LEUCKEL BOBBY DEAN KING 78 The Mules “A” Teum ROW I: Bobby Harris, Jim Chiles. Fred Valeniine, James Hill. Tom Croy. Clifford Hager, and John Stout. ROW II: Billy Kelly, Ed Levels. Bobby King, Kenny Clark. Smiley Leurkel. end Kenny Landreth. Coaches and Student Manager “B” Squad SCORES OF THE 1952-53 SEASON Mules McKinley 47 51 Ca iro 48 63 Jackson 44 46 Cape 82 42 Clarkton 54 49 BisMarck 40 64 Kennett 39 57 Caruther sville 33 68 Doniphan 45 41 Jackson 53 61 Jackson 51 49 Dexter 35 47 Cape 52 45 Doniphan 56 53 Bayless 50 57 Charleston 35 72 Van Buren 43 52 Sikeston 57 63 Cape 64 40 Char le ston 33 81 Doniphan 46 54 S ikeston 62 52 Played Here Here Big Four Tournament at Cape Big Four Tournament at Cape The re Here There Here There There P.B. Invitational Tournament Here Here Here Here T here There There There ' A Regional Here 'A Regional Here “A Regional Here 80 Basketball C’p and 1 hope in. Fight Mules, fight Things are looking up. Snaps Cornin' dou. n the aisle. V atch your man Hubert. 81 Returning Track Let termen of 1953 S TANDINti: J im Chile� John Stout, hitey Wtlliams. Ed Lew is, KNEELING: Gene LeGrand, Lanny Evans, and Jim Cruce. The lettermen who graduated in 195 were Larry Wright, Harold Palmer Gene Roberts, Charles Frey, Jim Lohr, Jim Wells, Allen Burrows, and Jack Weeks. State Lettermen Track Snaps of ’52 Little Ed CHARLEY FREY Track Capta in Stretch DcMtee'h. s'retrh! Glem W illiams. Jim Cruce. Larry .Vright. and John Stout. Charles Frey. Harold Palmer, and Gene Roberts are in the background. The lads in front are holding the first place trophies for the haII -mlie and mile relays. The big one is for first in the Conference Trophy for first place. Heave it. Cruce.' 83 Up and 1 hope over. Will he make it. Lookin' (or Louise. The lineup. 84 - i � • ■ m gy, .r , -• - ' - -f .N • . - . • •• . • : v .« •0 ,0 ; ' • •« , .'j ' — - 9t Q. I � ••l ' r • ? '. 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I jC % V' • • • • •• . • 7 r,' jIv • • . v.V • - • •' vlA ' % • ■ - % -� • if� % ? • ■ : ■ ■ • •: ;••: VV- . . '. . •.•■• 1 • ■! ■ r . • • . J0. ; ■ 'a v • a. -• i • 4 . •••... • . ... . - '- ' ' -A-..' . A' • ; A;. • • • • .- • . . � o.ii’ - • '� • • • . . I v .¥ � • 1 • A. � 4 • � • , • 1 •, a • • � . — � ; . ’:.• r. i -•••••■ •••:• ,• • ..••• V • • - . . V.r V + . . V • • John Crou. Representative-at-Large: Jean Francis Burton. Secretary-Treasurer: Walter Simpson. Vice-President: Bob Harris. President; Mr. Donald Ssiain. Sponsor. Student Council Much of the success achieved during 1952-53 at P.B.H.S. was due to the very capable and energetic members of ti e Student Council which guided the activi- ties of our school. The Council, which has been functioning since its founding in 1937. consists of a group of selected representatives from every home room. The Council represents the Student Body in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the school. The purpose of this or- ganization is to maintain a high degree of school citizenship, to promote student activities, and to participate therein. Activities for this organization in- clude the arrangement for assemblies, the sale of defense stamps, sponsoring dances, playing host to visiting teams, and regulating the voting for any cause when it is needed. Among the many activities this year was the arrangement for TV sets so that the students could view the 1953 presidential inauguration. The faculty advisor for this oigani- zation is Mr. Swain. Joyce Neeley. Linda Brookenon. Ruth Ann Baldwin. Loune Marvel. Dori� Ann Thornion. Sue .Vilson . o e Ka Jean Franci� Burton, Mary F.. Howard. Walter Simpson. Junior God in. larry laylor. Jerry Jackson. Bob Snider. Leo Stren.'el. Joe E«sary. Bob Harris. Jack Forbe� . Stanton Irby. George Shadle Gar) Oelaun Bob Hodge. Joe Blue. John Holland Jinn Cruce Harry Minetree. Key Club The Key Club is an outstanding group sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club. Or- ganised in the spring of 1949, the Key Club is a service club for P.B.H.S. The purpose of this club is to teach boys to become responsible citizens and take an active part in school and community af- fairs. The chief projects for this year ere distribution of Christmas baskets to the needy, sponsoring movies to raise money for civic projects, sponsoring basketball games for the Park fund, and selling tickets for civic benefits. The club meets every Wednesday and enjoys as its guest speakers an out- standing business or professional man. One of the most enjoyable events of the year is their annual trip to St. Louis for the opening game of the baseball season. OFFICERS: John Garrett. Sergeant-at-Arm� ; Jim Dalton. Secretary; John Crou, President; Bob Snider, Treasurer. ROW I; Left to Right - Carol Owen, Bob Hodge. Carl Clananan. John Crow. Leon Busby. Jack Shepherd. Jim Dalton. Jackie Cooper. ROW li: Douglas Kneibert. Jerry Jackson. Bob Snider, Larry Taylor. Ed Cannon. Payl Tackett. Harold French. John Garrett. ROW 111: James Camp. Sidney Gifford. Bill Brent. Paul Silkwood. John Holland. Mack Spencer Billy Collard. Ted Henson. Larry Harwell. Library Club ROW 1: Left to right - Dana Denny, Wanda Stone. Ada Brewington, Betty Graham. Dorothy Kessler, Louise Marvel. Jean Burton, Ruth Jackson, Evalee Brown, Gloria Bruce, Alene Romine, Mary Himmaugh. ROW II: Msry Campbell, Bonnie Scott, Betty Felts. Betty Roland, Betty Garrett. Wanda Keele, Dorothy Perkins. Joyce Denny. Georgia Thorne. Ella Webb. Virginia Davis. Emalee Brown, Lillian I inlap, Joan Wallis. ROW III: Harold French, Jackie Cooper. Paul Tackett, Dewayne Casey. The Library Club has established its own reputation by making it pos- sible for the high school student to en- joy an orderly, well kept library. Under the supervision of Miss Jef- fords, the Library Club has become the true service club at P.B.H.S. Their motto might easily be “Helping Others”. The major objective ol this club is to further knowledge in the classification and cataloging of books and to learn the general procedure in maintaining a library. 88 National Honor Society ROW It Left to right - Mary Seeiengood. Ernestine Sneed. Ada Brewington. Lois Sheehy. Shirley Gunn. Alene Romine. ROW H: Frankie Zadnick. Louise McCarthy. Bonnie Scott. Lillian Dunlap. Norma Gar- ner, Everett Plunk. ROW HI: Paul Tackett. Bob Birkhead. Carol Owen, Jackie Cooper. Ted Henson. Curtis Haukins, John Crow. The Poplar Bluff Chapter of the National Honor Society was founded in our school in 1942. Any student is eligible for membership into the society at the close of the first semester of the Junior year, who has maintained an “S average and participated in at least two activities. The symbol of the chapter is the flaming torch which represents the four main ideals of the national or- ganization. These are character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The induction ceremony is most im- pressive, It is held each spring and is followed by a banquet. • Por, 89 Spanish Club ROW I: ROW II: ROW 111: Left to right - Clara Jan Tedrick. Bunny Lae. Mary Howard. Clara Joe Scott. Claudette Trout, Shelba Baker. Roberta Palmer, Anita Crou . Daisy Keele. Shirley Broadauay, Judy Garner, Frankie Zadnick. Sue Schmerbauch. Phyllis Delany. Janet Biggers. Shirley Gunn, Carolyn Cobb, Jo Ann Wallis. Pat Anderson. Left to right • Barbara Saracini. Eugene Whitt. Mary Martin. Carole Sue Jones. Jerry Saracini, Kenneth Clark, Eddie Leu is. Bill Collard. Jim Chiles. Ann Adams. Pat Simington, Harry Minetree. Louise McCarthy. Carol Ouens. Betty Garrett, Phillip Weber, Jim Maize, Carole Vandover. John Simpson, Jim Dalton, Rodger Midkiff. Ruth Ann Baidu in. Left to right - Wayne PickennR. Dale Emery. George Lemon. Jim Cruse. James Camp, Bob Phillips. Paul Tackett. The Spanish Club is an outgrowth of the introduction of Spanish into the curriculum at P.B.H.S. Th s club is open to students who are enrolled in first and second year Spanish classes. The nain object of the club is to utilize the Spanish language in conversation. With this theory as its object, a better understanding of inter-country re- lations is made possible. To the of- ficers, members, and Mr. Tink, the sponsor. “Gracias” for bringing a little of the tradition of the Old World to the New World. OFFICERS SE TED:' Lett to right - Barham Saracini. Vice-President: Sudy Garner. Secretary: Roger Midkiff. Treasurer: Wayne Pickering, President. STANDING: Bob Harris, Parliamentarian; Mr. Tink. Sponsoi. 90 ROW I: ROW II: ROW 111: Left to right - Carol Vandover. Roberta Palmer. Shirley Broada ay, Shelba Baker. Ruth Ann Balwin, Jean Francis 3urton, Ruth Jackson, Sandra Spivte. Pa' Palmer. Pat Anderson. Janet Drev . Left to right - Glenn Bumpui. Ted Henaon, Mickey Rhodes, Lanny Evans. Bob Harris. George Lemon. Donna Willbands. Louise McCarthy. Ada Lou Bre mgton. Ernestine Sneed. Left to right • John Crus. Jim Chiles. Dick Collins, Smiley Leuckel. Harry Minetree. Bob McManns. Kenneth Clark. Gene LeGrand Mick Sarcmi. OFFICERS SEATED: Left to right - Pat Anderson. Treas- urer; Mickey Rhodes. Vice-President; Harr Minetree. President; Ruth Jackson. Assistant Secretary; Mr. Harlan Holladay. Sponsor. Only two years old, the Art Club has a long list of activities and a strong group spirit. The club was founded by a group of talented stu- dents who wanted more art experi- ence than was provided for in the regular classes. The members have had amazing results with their ex- periments. Members have received recognition in the art exhibits in the district and state. - Trips to studios and art museums are made each year. The club is under the direction of Mr. Holladay who helps tie students to understand and appreciate � rue art. 91 Dramatics OFFICERS: Left to right - Ed Lewi . Sergeant -at -Armi: Myrtle Jeffords, Sponsor: Jim Dalton. Treat urer; Ted Henson. Reporter: Bob Harris. Sec- retary: Roberta Palmer. Vice-President: Frankie Zadnick. President. Ro “- 92 Club The oldest and most active organization in high school is the Dramatics Club. The club, which was organized in 1924, has been active since that time. The year 1952-53 has added many activities to its history. The annual try-outs was climaxed by an initiation. A reception honoring the new members and the new members of the faculty was held in the early fall. Other outstanding events were the plays. The Dramatics Club and the Girls Chorus joined together to produce one of the most dramatic and inspiring Christmas plays ever presented. The annual Dramatics Club play “Through the Night ’ was presented on February t2. There are a great many tasks to be done to produce a good play. Painting of scenery, carpenter work, selling tickets, and publicizing the coming attraction. Under the direction of the Sponsor, Miss Myrtle Jeffords, the members of the club ably fulfill its chief goals- to promote enthusiasm and increase the understanding of drama. Diversified STUDENTS PRACTICE MOTTO “LEARN AND EARN' OFFICERS: Everett Plunk, Treas- urer; Mary Susengood. Secretary; Jerome Kenner, Sergeant -at -Arms; Reba Fairless, Vice-President; Curtis Hawkins. President. ROW l: ROW 11: ROW ill: ROW IV: Lett to right - Reba Fairle� � , Betty Mack. Evalee Broun. Ada Lou Breu ington. Judy Grubb. Freda Burpo. Juanita Morgan. Allene Romine. Mary See.engood. Mary Alexander. Virginia Davi� . Cora Gould. Patty Ke� ler. Noram Garner, Rhoda Ray. Marlene Murphy, Jackie Penrod. Virginia Clore. Nora Emerion, Wanda Stone. Jane Craven� , Margaret Sliger. Pat Lamey. Richard Leach. Dale Spencer, Curti� Haukins. Clyde Stone. John Riepe. Jackie Hyde. Jay Broun. Everett Plunk. Virgil Inman. Paul Sell� . Allen Pouell. Deuayne Sheehy. Gerald Cook. Charles Marty. Ed in Marr� � , James Worley. Gerald Rone. Clarence Feruerda. Norman Buchanan. Occupations The Diversified Occupations Club is an organization open to all stu- dents v. ho are enrolled in the part time work program. The club's major prupose is to provide the student with vocational and social training. One of the major project’s of the year is the annual Career Day . On this day the club plays host to the Seniors from schools throughout S.E. Missouri and provides outstanding speakers w ho are able to give the Seniors a clear conception of what he must expect in the vocation of his choice. The major social activities held each year are the Employer-Employ - ee Banquet and the Christmas Party. The sponsors are Mrs. Metz, Mr. Hobbs, and Mr. Berryman. ROW It Don� Thornton. Joyce Stone. May Stricklin. Vera McKinney. Mary Ellen Myer� . Rhonda Weaver Ann Christon. Ruth Wood� . ROW II: Erne� t Koehm. Ronald Chroniater. J itnmy Godwin. Jerome Kenner, Clyde Stone. Glenn Sullivan. Weldon Smith. ROW HI: Leonard Collin� . Jerry Burton. Chelmer Barro . Jackie Hyde. Fred Frey. Ronald Harris. Sylvester Herzog. Bob '.Vinter� . Future Farmers of America ROW I: ROW' II: ROW III: ROW IV: ROW V: Left to right - Jimmy Nelson. Donald Mayo. Richard Scott. Eddie Lynch. Billy Porter. Roy Kenner. Thomas Strenfel. Luther Smith. Billy Walls, and Ray Lynn Ge0rge Fann• Jun,°r GOd m- R y •««« • . Merlin Dobbs. Phillip Hyde. Lyle Jett. Dale McAlister. Bill Price, and Carrell Priest. Charles Worley. Ronald Beights. Dale Gaebler. Mark Bellamy. Kenneth Thurman Raymond McGruder. Jimmy Burkett. Gerald Sheehy. and Curtis Simmering Leroy McGruder. Tony Kuper. Donald Hover. Bill Williams. Jerry Proffer. Bob Stovall. Chester Chatman. Sidney Gifford, Alvy Deaton. Dick Price, and Freddie Stova 11. Bob Walls. Duane Keller. Harold Unch. Donald Kiser. Leo Strenfel. Eugene Le- nrand. Chelsey Deaton, and Lester llnch. OFFICERS: Bob Sparkman, Sentinel; Jerry Proffer. Treasurer; Leroy McGruder. Reporter. Dale Haynes. President; Charles Fiske. Secretary: Mr. R. E. Ridge. Advisor. The Future Farmers of America is a non-political and non-profit or- ganization which is for boys from ages of 14-2 1. The purpose of the F.F.A. is to encourage interest in the various aspects of farming and pre- pares them for the future by experi- menting w ith different projects. Through continuous training and under the guidance of their sponsor. Mr. Ridge, these boys will become good citizens and farmers. The greatest highlight of this year was their trip to the Memphis Fair where they received the experience of judg- ing. Along with their work they hold annual parties, select a Chapter Queen and hold a Parent and Son Banquet. Future Homemakers of America 'Organized in 1951, the F.H.A. is an organization for the girls who are home economics students. The pur- pose of F.H.A. is to promote a grow- ing appreciation of the joys and satis- factions of homemaking, to prepare for a good home and family life, and to foster the development of creative leadership in community life. Among the many activities held each year the Mother-Daughter Banquet is the most outstanding. The Poplar Bluff Chapter took part in both the District and State meetings and visited other chapters in nearby ccrrmunities. Much credit is due, for the success of this organiza- tion, to the sponsor, Mrs. Penn. OFFICERS: Left to right - Wanda Stone. Reporter; Mona Warren. Vice - President; Marilyn Mitchelle. President; Bonnie Scott. Secretary; Nelta Powers. Treas- urer; Nancy Mooney. Parliamentarian: Paralee Diamond. Song Director. ROW 1: ROW 11: ROW 111: ROW' IV: ROW V: ROW VI: ROW Vll: ROW VIII Left to right - Betty Hall. Mary Johnson Mary Etta Prenzel, Ruth Class. Margaret Greer. Norma Hodge, Fern Rags- dale, Betty Graham. Mona Warren, Wanda Stone, Lois Million, Connie Brewington, Marianne Shackleford. Margie West, Rosetta Mitchelle, Margie Chronister, Jane Walz, Geneva Inman, Nancy Mooney, Anita Priest, Ruth Woods, Evelyn Moore, Betty Luttrell, Shirley Gunn. Jeanette Hooker, Evelyn York, Pat Porter, Nancy Kurz, Norma Jean Gardner, Wanda Uebelein, Lee Etta Gardner, Glenna Clack, Dana Denny. Lois Sheehy, Thelma Porter, Jean Risby, Faye Neely, Joyce Dicken, Ramona Rhodes. Betty Rushin, Joann Duke, Lillian IXinlap, Nora Emerson, Bertha BaLlanee, Norma Smith. Bertha Ferwerda. Donna Wilbanks, Wanda Keele, Wylene Owens, Floy Hunter, Georgia Thorn, Joyce Denny. Frankie Willingham, Shirley Capper, Geraldine Smith. Betty Fredwell, Freda Burpo, Wanda Trimble. Shirley Berry, Hazel Greer. Bonnie Scott, Betty Armes, Joetta Zumwalt. Joan Ward, Thelma Robinson, Ann Fulton, Mabel Thorne, Nelta Powers. Marilyn Mitchelle, Pearalee Diamond. Beatrice Clark, Dons Brown. Cassie Crow, Delphine Woodson, Pat Desgranges, Sandra Spivey, Catherine Maske. Thelma Simmons, Anna Alfred, Louise Chatman, Kay Lind. Joann Cochran, Anms Wilson. Qirls’ Chorus If the whole world lived os har- moniously as the Girls Chorus sings, a symphony of peace and happiness would exist. And sing, indeed they do. At assemblies, the spring concert, and to assist other clubs. The chorus is not only active inside the school; but have sung numerous times through- out the year for civic groups. The group has given performances at other schools. Last year the chorus gave con- certs to raise money for their new surplices which are in the school colors of Maroon and White. This club has the largest member- ship in Poplar Bluff High School. Mrs. Pauline Hearne directs the chorus and Mrs. Gladys Foard is the accompanist. OFFICERS: Roberta Palmer. President; Betty Absheer, Vice-President; Paralee Diamond. Secretary; Nelta Powers. Treas- urer; Norma Hodge. Reporter. ROW I: ROW II; ROW III: ROW IV; ROW V: 98 Lee Etta Gardner, Wanda Uebelein, Fern Ragsdale, Betty Hulstedler, F ugena Whitt, Joan Drake, Betty Rushin, Daisy Keele, Pat Cobb, Darlene Novak, Mary Robinson. Joan Cocran, Wilma Appelby, Doris Hill, Erma Stienmetz, Jane Francis, Marguerite Head, Pat Desgranges, Shirley Berry, Margie Chronister, Pauline Brown, Pat Wilson, c eity uraham, Barbara Dicken, Mona La Brier, Wanda Nixon, Vivian Stellhorn. Mary Earle Shattuck, Laura Snipes, Paralee Diamond Betty Absheer, Shelba Bearden, Hirma Stocke, Norma Gardner, Charlotte Kearbey, Carol Robertson, Betty Roland Paulette Holbreth, Mary Campbell, Flora Roland, Jeanette Hooker, Carol Jones. Joyce Dickens, Romona Rhodes, BettywArms, Catherine Maske, Joetta Zumwalt, Sandra Spivey, Glenda 5tucker, Evelyn York, Dorothy Kessler, Carmen Robinson, Paulette Holrath, Amy Nelson, Carol Proffer. Keita Powers, Joyce Schmerbauch, Delphine Woodson, Joyce Neely, Geraldine Doty, Shirley Aylor, Hazel Greer, Louise McCarthy, Frankie £adnick, Roberta Palmer, Shirley Brosdaway, Betty Hall. M ulettes The Mulettes, under the direction of Miss Harkey, are led by a quintette of lusty-voiced Cheerleaders. These girls sit in a body at football and basketball games and perform during the half-time period at each game. This group worked diligently during the football and basketball season in an effort to spur on the Mules to victory. One of the most enjoyable assembly programs of the year is sponsored by the Mulettes. During this program, which is held on St. Valentine’s day a King and Queen are crowned by the Cheerleaders. OFFICERS: Linda Brookerson, Vice- President; Marianne Shackleford. As- i sistant Secretary; Marilyn Mitchelle. Presi- I dent; Nelta Powers, Secretary; Nancy Mooney. Treasurer; Pat Anderson, Reporter. ROM I: Left to right - Ruthie Glass, Barabara Branscomoe, uoretta r-ncKett. Wanda Tremble, Mary Earle Shattuck. Marianne Shackelford, Wanda Uebelein, Glena Clack, Jean Burton. ROW II: Betty Rushin. Geraldine Smith, Norma Hodge. Norma Gardner, Lee Etta Gardner, Ruth Jackson, Joyce Evans. Linda Brookerson, Dorothy Perkins, Pat Palmer. Hazel Greer, Connie Brewington. Joan Wallis, Marietta Prenzel, Marilyn Mitchelle, Betty Hall. ROW III: Marguente Head, Joan Ward, Thelma Robinson. Geneva Inman, Marjorie West, Mona Warren, Pat Smith. Rosetta Mitchelle, Shirley Gunn, Marilyn Ellison, Edith Thornton, Thelma Porter, Betty Graham. ROW IV: Fern Ragsdale. Flora Roland. Mary Campbell, Frankie W illingham, Darlene Novack. Pat Anderson, Carolyn Cobb. Barbara Haney, Carol Proffer, Amy Nelson, Mary Risby, Paralee Diamond, Wanda Stone, Pat Porter, Betty Hufstedler, Donna Wilbanks, Lois Sheehy. ROW V: Betty Arms, Shirley Graham, Barbara Saraciiu, Jeanette Hooker, Carol Ann Cureton. Laura Snipes, Sandra Greer, Betty Absheer, Sondra Wilker. Romona Rhodes, Catherine Maske. Joetta Zumwalt. Wanda Keele, Dana Denny. Eugena Whitt. ROW VI: Ada Brewington, Anita Priest, Wallis Howard, Carolyn Epps. Pat Fairless. Joyce Dicken, Alene Romine. Pat Desgranges, Pauline Brown. Sue Bennett, Lee Nandergriff, Sandra Spivey. Betty Felts, Nelta Powers, Pat Wilson. 99 Poplar Bluff Municipal Band CLARENCE CONNER Bond Director MAJORETTES: Ruth Ann Baldwin, Cat.sip Crou, Judy Grubb, Dianne Dixon. Anita Crou. DRUM MAJORETTE: JimBartee. BAND MEMBERS: Tony Croy, Janet Dreu. Bernita Lee, Carol Swindell. Jane Anderson. Billy Col- lard, Mary Howard, Betty Graham. Phyllis Delany, Terryl Wilson. Jerry Jackson. Carolyn Cobb. Helen Temple on. Honeys Patterson. Phara Lee Willis, Mary Pigg. Nancy Kerz. Kenneth Lance. Dickie Mock, j.obby Harris. Larry Pruitt. Millicent Chance. Glen Chilton. Leon Woods. Jo Ann Mather. F dgar Buschman, Jim McPheeter s. Kay Leu is. Carol Rayburn. Garry Oelsen. Jim Maze. Eddie Williams, Leu is York, Carl Poteet, Butch Emmery, Dean Culnan, Ronnie Bristou. Frankie Creager. Peggy Wilson. Evelyn York. Robert Leu is. Bill Bnkell. Don Emery, Sherman Garrett. Jim Pittman. Clinton Summers, Bill McKinney. Paggy Head. Lois Sheehy, Donna WiUbanks. Clara Jane Tedrick, Clara Jo Scott. Betty Ellis, Wallis Howard, Pat AnJerson. Glenda Chronister. 1. Miller. Orchestra The band v as very active during the entire year in providing musical programs and in supporting the various athletic events. During the fall the band participated in the Home coming programs of surrounding towns. In the spring more formal concerts are success- fully presented by the orchestra. This extremely busy schedule would not have been pos- sible without the fine co-operation of each member of the band, and appreciation is expres- sed by the entire student body. Mr. Conner is director of both the band and orchestra. ROW I: Martha Purett, Pat Ande r� on. Carolyn Cobb. Carol Rayburn. Cassie Crow. Joan Mat • thews, Aubrey Patterson, Irwin Wadlrng. Leo Jones. ROV' II: lligcne Miller, Donna Willbanks. Lots Sheehy. S. Kihlrmre. Bunny Lee. Sandra Blood worth. Ernestine Sneed. Peggy Head. ROW III: Bill Brickell, Bill Collard. John Garrett, Ed Lewis, John Crow. Glen Chilton. ROW IV: James Hill. Ed Williams, Jimmie Newsom. Terryl Wilson. Sciei cC Clw'1 0 f c. V� FC?‘ ie', r4 O erMC 6r J. o Yne ROW 1: Left to right - Gloria Bruce, Pat Anderton. Daisy Foust, Marilyn Ellison. Mona Warren. Emalee Brown. ROW 11: Dwayne Casey. Bill Collard, Janet Drew, Joyce Drnny, Bob Beo 1 man. ROW 111: TomCroy. Leon Busby. Carol Owen, Bob Phillips. The Science Club was organized in 1950 for the purpose of creating and developing ability in science. At the regular meetings, scientific sub- jects are discussed under the leadership of their faculty sponsor. Mr. Stanley Conner. The topics of discussion are diversified so as to include all phases of science. Demonstrations and experi- ments are made by the members of the club. speech officers- «ry; pm.. Club One of the newest clubs m high school is the Speech Club which was organized this year. Its chief purpose is to stimulate progress in the speech arts anQ to foster a spirit of fel- lowship. Active membership is limited to regularly enrolled speech students. The club has played host to several outstanding speakers and enjoyed many social events. The club's ROW I: ROW II: ROW III: Left to right - Ada Lou Brewington. Norma Garner. Jeanette Hooker, Sandra Greer, Mary Shattuck. Connie Brewington. Carol Ann Cureton. Joyce Evans, W'ally Howard. Pat Fairies . Pat Palmer. Loretta Prickett Marianne Shackelford. Sandra Walker. Jerry An� pach, Bill Bollinger. Jim Chile . Paul Silkwood. Richard Thurston. Neal Stephens, Bob Hodge. Philip Weber. 102 faculty advisor is Mrs. Kinder. September Calendar SEPTEMBER School begins Vacation's over. Class officers elected. Mulettes organized. First Football game. We won Spanish Club met. Si , senor. Classes elected sponsors. Art Club organized. Messy job. F.H.A. held its first meeting. Mulette initiation. What a laugh. Dramatic Club try-outs. Daw ling, how are you? Bluff staff organized. Work begins.' Mules take victory over Piggott. Dramatic Club initiation. Oh. those worms' Art Club try-outs. OCTOBER Mules beat Kennett.'. Art Club picnic. Chorus assembly. One Kiss. V ictory over Jackson Indians. College Aptitude test for Seniors. Everyone passed? Exchange assembly withSikeston here. Rare entertainment. Bonfire pep rally. 17. District teachers’ meeting - -no school.' Lost Homecoming game with S ike ston. Band went to Jackson for Festival. Big Blow.' F.H.A. district meeting at Dexter. Club pictures taken for the Bluff. Ain't everyone purty ? Mules beat Caruthersville. Science Club initiation. Future E inste ins.' Dramatic Club reception. F.F.A. and F.H.A. Hallowe'en Pa rty. F.F.A. district Hallowe'en Party. Mules take big victory cner Maple- wood. White Elephant party at New Gym. November NOVEMBER 4. N ationa 1 F le ct ion. Yea. Ike! 5. Skating Club organized. 7. Mules beat Charleston. 10. School pictures taken, pretty p le a se ’. 11. National assembly. 12. Junior Carnival Queen candidates selected. 12. Basketball practice started. 13. F.H.A. style sho , professional mode 1 s ? 14. Mules beat Cairo. 19. Exchange assembly with Charles- ton here. 20. Spanish Club party. 20. Senior Class Competitive Sing. 27. Thanksgiving. 27. Mules w in battle against Cape Ce ntra 1 T ige r s . 27. Thanksgiving service at the New Gym. DECEMBER 5. Junior Carnival. 6. First basketball game, we von. 8. Mules take victor) from Cairo. 9. Junior Red Cross drive started. 10. Mr. Stanley Conner is the proud papa of a baby girl. 10. - 12. Big Four Tournament at Cape. 11. Two hour movie. 16. Mules lost to Clarkton. 19. Christmas PJay. 19. Christmas vacation starts! Yea. 20. Only four more shopping days until Christmas. 25. Christmas Day. 31. New Year's Eve. Wahoo.' JANUARY 1. More hangovers and bags under the eyes. 5. Back to school. Hooray?? 6. Mules defeat Kennett Indians. 8. Seniors vote on class rings. 13. Mules lost to Doniphan. 16. P .B . Mules beat Jackson. 20. Students watch Inaugural program on T-V. 21. t 24. Poplar Bluff tournament. 26. Bluffs on sale. 26. Polio drive starts. 27. Mules defeat Dexter. 30. F.H.A. and F.F.A. pie supper. 31. Mules lost to Cape. FEBRUARY 2. Ground Hog Day. 2. National assembly. 3. Club pictures were taken. 3. Doniphan beat Mules. 5. Finals on inter-class basketball. 6. Miles played Bayless. Homecoming game. 10. Mules played Charleston. 12. Dramatic Play. 13. Mules played Van Buren. 13. Valentine’s Day. 13. Valentine King and Queen crowned. 16. National assembly. 17. Mules went toSikeston. 20. Mules played Cape. 23. 28. Class A regional tournament. M arch MARCH 1. Came in like a lion. 5. Junior Citizenship Club sponsored Sophomore Pilgrimage. 5. Ruth’s Fashion Show. 12. Civic Music presents program. 17. St. Patrick’s Day-more green, color ? ? 19. D. O. district meeting. 26. Senior play. 29. Palm Sunday. 30. National assembly. 30. Band went to Spring Festival at Dexter. APRIL 1. April Fool’s Day. 3. First track meeting. 3. Good Friday. 5. Easter Sunday. 7. Civic Music. 22. Seniors take Aptitude test. MAY 6. Bluffs distributed. 8. Prom, $$$:.’ 10. Senior Trip--off to New Orleans. 11. No Seniors, Juniors are the bosses now. 17. Baccalaureate Service. 18. Senior picnic. 19. Junior picnic. 20. Sophomore picnic. 21. Commencement -- Bon Voyage. 22. Freedom Day.’. .’ Grads at the Prom, 108 Seems strait. 109 Where is America? 113 114 V. • •’.TV Compliments Of Enjoy Milk At Its Very Best Daricraft BUENA VISTA Distributed By PRODUCERS DAIRY COMPLIMENTS OF JTUDIO 815 N. MAIN DIAL 2829 POPLAR BLUFF MISSOURI RHODES-PARKIN GLASS COMPANY MIDWEST DAIRY PRODUCTS COR PC® AT I ON 219 E. Pine Golden Royal Milk Grade A Phone 2532 Ice Cream - Phone 3320 Poplar Bluff, Missouri Hi-Way 67 S. 116 SEYBOLD DRUG STORE THE PRESCRIPTION STORE NOW TRUSTED OVER 350,000 TIMES GEO. W. WALKER STYLING OF YOUR FLOWERS BECOMES THE MEASURE IN WHICH YOUR GIFT IS CHERISHED Wests Florists Greenhouses WHERE THE FINEST IS ALWAYS SO REASONABLE FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH WEST MAUD STREET PHONE 2122-2135 POPLAR BLUFF MISSOURI FORBRIDGE FEED AND PRODUCE COMPANY Purina Chows Seeds - Fertilizers 5th And Henderson Mrs. Minetree: Now Harry be a good boy and say 'Ah' so the doctor can get his finger out of your mouth. Poplar Bluff, Missouri WEST SIDE GROCERY Compliments Of Staple And Fancy Groceries Meat Market WALKER - PIERCE GRO. Dial 2518 404 Vine Street 1301 Maude Street Dial 2822 Poplar Bluff, Missouri We Deliver 118 COMPLIMENTS OF STATE BANK WE ARE INTERESTED IN OUR COMMUNITY POPLAR BLUFF MISSOURI WHITMAN'S AND PANGBURN'S CHOCOLATES AND BON BONS - ALWAYS FRESH KEPT IN A CANDY REFRIGERATOR CASE KODAKS AND FILMS YOU CAN BUY A BABY BROWNIE FOR AS LOW AS $3.25 OR A TOURIST CAMERA FOR $42.50 BORTH’S REXALL DRUQ STORE VINE AND BROADWAY Snider’s Appliances HIGHWAY 60 EAST DIAL 2738 Compliments ‘THE OLD RELIABLE” BANK OF POPLAR BLUFF Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Good Luck Seniors SNIDER’S J. A. PARKER TIRE COMPANY A. G. SUPER MARKET Goodrich Tires Phone 3938 The One Stop Food Center Ronald: Do you want to marry a one eyed man? 220 East Pine Boulevard Joyce: No, why? Phone 2737 Ronald: Then give me the umbrella. Poplar Bluff, Missouri Best Wishes To The Congratulations And Best Wishes, Seniors Seniors SUGAR CREEK CREAMERY From COMPANY Phone 3323 BARNES GROCER COMPANY 400 South 5th (Wholesale Only) Dial 5744-5745 STADIUM INN Real Pit Barbecue Distributors Dinners, Steaks and Chops Lush'us Flour Golden Fried Chicken Dial 2922 Troy Pruett, Proprietor 122 Congratulations, Seniors DOCTORS HOSPITAL F. L. Kneibert, M.D. A. D. Markel, M.D. Fred J. Biccs, Jr., M.D. A. C. Parker, Jr., M.D. 621 Pine Blvd. PhOHP 4615 Poplar Bluff, Missouri CLOWE INSURANCE AGENCY Insure To Be Secure BROADWAY SERVICE STATION Everett Lynn (coming home with his report Goodyear And Goodrich card): I was the highest of all who Tires And Batteries failed. Sinclair Gas And Oils Okey L. Patterson, Dealer Broadway And Pine Dial 2031 CRUCE PONTIAC SALES Dollar For Dollar You Can't Beat A Pontiac Highway 67 South Dial 9636 ANDERSON’S HOME FURNISHINGS Complete Home Furnishers Domestic Sewing Machines - Baldwin Pianos Norge Appliances - Geneva Kitchens 309-15 South Fifth Street Phone 2734 Missour i 124 Poplar Bluff THE ALLEN GARNER CHEVROLET CO. J k r CHtVBOI K1 A FIRST IN SERVICE...BECAUSE WE PUT SERVICE FIRST 1000 Block West Pine Poplar Bluff Missouri Compliments Of FIRESTONE R. E. Baygents, Manager GREER CROY AND FITCH Where do the people in Hades tell each other to goY sheer wit won’t get College At a girl nearly as far Main And Second as sheer hosiery. 125 THILMAN Compliments Of ELECTRIC CO. Electric Wiring FARM BUREAU SERVICE CO. Supplies And Fixtures Phone 2938 Small boy to sister's beau: � I think she's baby sitting—at least she called him 'Baby' 411 Vine when they drove away. The best place to kiss your money goodbye is at a kissing booth. Compliments Of Men seem to show the most interest in what women aren't wearing. FERNIMENS SHOE STORE FRANK - COTRELL ROBERTS PLUMBING Funeral Chapel AND HEATING COMPANY Ambulance Service 517 North Broadway Prompt Plumbing And Sheet Phone 5701 Metal Repair Service Day Phone 2517 Poplar Bluff, Missouri Night Phone 2585 'VakDovcx Tftofor (? ., POPLAR BLUFf, MISSOURI Congratulations Seniors Continue to Drink COCA-COLA Coca-Cola Bottling Company Of Poplar Bluff, Missouri 421-27 PINE BLVU. Poplar Bluff, Missouri 127 Best Wishes Compliments Of Home Of BAMBY BREAD Toellner Baking Company Your Friendly Jeweler MILLER TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT COMPANY Compliments Of International Harvester Dealer S AND H AUTO PARTS Marrying an umpire Must be a fright Imagine a Husband Who's always right For The Best In Men's Clothing O’NEAL HERMAN The Electrician CLOTHING Incorporated H. A. Bowden, Manager Phone 2924 COMPANY Poplar Bluff, Missouri 128 The Rodgers' OPERATING RODGERS THEATRE CRITERION THEATRE P B DRIVE IN THEATRE RODGERS DRUG STORE Television is here to stay, and so are some of the neighbors. MICKEY CLEANERS Have you seen the new all-purpose cream for hands, face, and sand- wiches? Phone 9631 BELKNAP DRUG Prescriptions Fountain Cosmetics Dial 4638 VwM.V'Ci X Corner Main and Poplar Poplar Bluff, Missouri 129 Compliments Of PIGGIE HOGG'S SUPER MARKET Raymond Hogg HAYDEN DRIVE IN Mr. Swain: Have you any wallpaper? Delicious Barbeque Clerk: Yes Sir. Mr. Swain: Is it the Fresh Ham And Ribs kind I can put on myself? Clerk: I suppose so. Fountain Service But it would look better on a wall. 807 Maude Street Exclusive Compliments Of RUTH’S Poplar Bluff, Missouri SAMPLE SHOE STORE THE MODERN LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS F. D. Burman Alice L. Burman Phone 2536 Dial 2035 402 South 5th Street 128 North Riverview Drive Poplar Bluff, Missouri 130 Board of Public Works Operating Municipal Lighting and Water Systems Office: 301 South Moin Phone 5749 ■ Congratulations Seniors! 131 SHARP MOTOR COMPANY Look To Olds For All That’s New.' Telephone 9616 100 Pine Roulevard Poplar Bluff, Missouri Congratulations To The Seniors Of '53 THE CONNIE SHOP Sam - Mary - Bob - Judy Where New Styles Make Their First Appearance” 115 South Main Phone 2312 Definition of a split second: The difference between the time the light turns green and the fellow behind you starts honking his horn. SOUTHEASTERN GROCERY CO., INC. Wholesale Only Dinner Party And Releance Brands Finer Foods For Finer Folks 2nd and Cedar Streets WALLIS-CASE DAIRY Milk - Ice Cream THE EMPORIUM Joe Saracini, Manager Home Of Quality Southeast Missouri's Best Grade A Products Pool And Snooker Parlor 307 South Fifth Street Morris Polk and Joe D'Andrea Dial 2718 Assistant Managers 132 Building Materials Compliments Of BAUMGART MOTOR COMPANY Your Dodge, Plymouth Dodge Truck Dealer Phone 760 PENNEY' S Always First Quality.' 207 South Main Phone 2022 Congratulations A AND P FOOD STORE Poplar Bluff, Missouri SCOTT'S CAFE AND CABINS Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Scott We Feature Sinclair Products 24 Hour AAA Service Station Operator Frank Swank Highway 67 South 3019 - Phones - 9932 Tourist: How did the Australian bushman go crazy? Guide: He got a new boomerang and tried to throw the old one away IRBY'S MARKET Fancy Groceries And Meats The Triangle Store With A Square Deal” Birdseye Frosted Foods Phones: 5705 - 5706 133 PORTERFIELD APPLIANCE YORK'S Philco Sales And Service American Kitchen Bendix Washers And Dryers 116 North Broadway Small boy to teacher: I can't get that report card back for you. You gave me an 'A' in something and they're still mailing it to relatives. Better Buys For The Wise hy McWilliams FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture Hardware Paints - Appliances Bottle Gas Kelvinator - Maytag Servel - Ironrite Greetings Poplar Bluff High School DURATILE Of Poplar Bluff A Complete Line Of Wall Aritl Floor Tile Free Estimates Expert Installation Phone 2240 501 Vine Our Best Wishes For The Graduating Class' E. C. ROBINSON LUMBER CO. -•.i May Your Hopes Come True The Friendly Yard GARFINKEL’S 9601 - Phones - 9602 134 Compliments Of WILSON FURNITURE COMPANY Home Furnishings Hardware Home Appliances At Prices You Can Afford Phone 2233 413-419 Vine Congratulations....Seniors From MISSOURI UTILITIES COMPANY A Citizen Wherever We Serve Popular Styles Congratulations From Popular Prices STOVALL'S FRIEDMAN’S Ladies' Ready-To-Wear Department Store CORRIGAN INSURANCE AGENCY James V. Corrigan, Owner Rodgers Theatre Building Dial 2336 224 North Boradway Poplar Bluff, Missouri 135 Call Us 3036 For Your Next Printing Needs Letterheads Envelopes Business Cards Statements Wedding Announcements Personalized Napkins Personal Stationery Programs BOYET'S CONOCO SERVICE STATION Louis H. 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