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

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1955 volume:

The Bluff Poplar Bluff High School Poplar Bluff, Missouri 1955 ✓ H a CLARENCE E. O’NEAL C. E. O'Neal, who served on the school board for twenty-three years, held as his philosophy of life the advancement of sportsmanship, fellow- ship, and loyalty. His devotion and faithful service to his friends, the student body, faculty, and the many alumni who knew and admired him, showed that he actually lived his philosophy. To the memory of Mr. O’Neal, we dedicate the BLUFF of 1955. 15176144 In a school crammed full of activities, at times we found it hard to work on “The Bluff. Yet after a full year's work in planning, doing research, writing copy, and tackling the vast num- ber of small tasks, we enjoyed producing the book you now hold in your HANDS. Not only did we learn to know p. B. H S- more personally, but also our love for it increased. We found that our school, as we know it today, is built upon a combination of ideals. These ideals are the culmina- tion ol the efforts and the contributions, the visions and the aspirations ot the many students and teachers who have entered its doors, passed through its halls, and received its influence. Our ideal was to produce a HAND book which will enable you to recall the pleasant memories at P. B. H. S. in 1 954- '55. GUIDING HANDS .. Administration.... WORKING HANDS . ..Classes ,, .. Paop IQ OUTSTANDING HANDS.... ...Features CO-OPERATING HANDS.., ...Organizations WINNING HANDS ...Athletics HELPING HANDS .. Advertising Board of Education LEFT TO RIGHT: Earl Baumgardner; Robert Reed; V. H. Steward. Vice-President; H. P. Bennet. Secretary; C. M. Lee. President; W. A. Garrison; E. E. Carr; W. R. Martin. Treasurer (not In picture). School Board Message We offer our congratulations to you, the Class of 1955, for your excellent standard of achieve- ment. As your success is realized, our compensation is increased. The welfare of our students and school are our first consideration. You are graduating into a world filled with such tensions between nations it becomes obliga- tory that you cling to the ideals of co-operation, patriotism, and fealty developed during your four years at P. B. H. S- You leave us with our best wishes. 6 Superintendent’s Message To you who have worked faithfully to produce this book and to you who will enjoy it, greetings. Each of you has given and each of you will receive and share in the values of this book. The giver and the receiver are not separate but are a pair. Both profit by the exchange. G. R. JLoughead, Superintendent Poplar Bluff Public Schools I -----ToTny friends, the students in Senior High: It is with deep appreciation and a sense oi gratitude that I write these greetings to you, the students in Senior High. Appreciation for the opportunities you have been offered during your stay in our high school, and gratitude for the friendship of and the association with so many fine young people who are so typical of American youth today. If I have failed you somewhere along the way, I am truly sorry. If I have, in some small measure, helped you along youth’s pathway, I am glad. Best wishes and many thanks, E. T. Peters, Principal Senior High ■ « Principa English RUTH MINETREE. B. S. Drury College University of Missouri English, Journalism. The Family Bluffer Sponsor Honor Society Sponsor Quill and Scroll Sponsor Pat Haynes and Jo Ann Davenport discussing their English. OLETA DANIEL, B. S- William Woods Central Missouri State College English Student Council Sponsor ‘3oPSftNSGfc CASSIE ALDRICH. B. S-. M. E. Southeast Missouri State College University of Missouri English, Library MYRTLE W. CORBETT, A. B. University of Kansas Washington University University of Missouri English ZORA STEVENS. A. B.. M- A. San Diego College Southwest Missouri State College University of Missouri George Peabody College English 10 Social Studies C. W. KNUCKLES. B- S-. M. A. Southeast Missouri State College George Peabody College World History. American History Senior Class Sponsor RICHARD E. KINDER. B. S.. M. A. Will Mayfield Junior College Southeast Missouri State College University of Wyoming World History, Drivers Training Bluff Sponsor VENC1L WILSON. B. S-. M. A. Central Missouri State College University of Missouri University of Colorado American History, Economics Government, F- T. A. Sponsor INEZ OSBORN. B. S- Will Mayfield Junior College Southeast Missouri State College University of Missouri American History, Missouri History World History. F. T. A. Sponsor Betty Rice and Gary Buck discus- FARRIS FORTNER. B. S. sing world problems in history. Murry State College University of Missouri Geography, World History Junior Class Sponsor 11 JEWELL IVESTER. B- S- Southeast Missouri State College Chemistry, Physics, Biology Science Club Sponsor Loy Baugh is receiving coun- sel from Mr. Swain concerning a career. Mathematics and Science Terry Wilson. Dean Culnan. Carol Thies. and Miss Collins in Advanced Algebra class Guidance DONALD M. SWAIN. B. S-, M. A. Washington University University of Wyoming Director of Guidance Student Council Sponsor CORA COLLINS. B. S. Southeast Missouri State College University of Missouri University of Colorado Mathematics Honor Society Sponsor Language MARTIN MAESTAS. B. A. Arkansas State College University of Alabama Spanish, English Spanish Club Sponsor MARIE KINDER, B. S., M. A. Southeast Missouri State College University of Wyoming Speech, Bluff Sponsor Speech Club Sponsor Mr. Maestas instructing some of his Spanish students. Speech and Dramatics MYRTLE DEANE JEFFORDS. B. S. Southeast Missouri State College University of Colorado. Central College Dramatics, Librarian Dramatics Club Sponsor Library Club Sponsor Honor Society Sponsor Carolyn Anspach speaking in first hour speech class. JOHN CARMAN Machine Shop THOMAS G. CAMPBELL. B. S- Southeast Missouri State College Arkansas State University of Missouri General Shop. General Crafts RAYMOND E. RIDGE, B. S- University of Missouri Agriculture. F. F. A. Sponsor HENRIETTA METZ. B. S. Northeast Missouri State College University of Missouri Co-ordinator, D. O. Club Sponsor Honor Society Sponsor Mr. Carman's class of machinists. 14 BILL SCOV ILLE, B. S-, M. A. Northeast Missouri State College Woodworking. General Shop Junior Class Sponsor DAVID BERRYMAN. A. B., M. ED. Westminister,' University of Missouri Supervisor of Industrial and Home Economics Education Honor Society Sponsor 15 Physical Education FAYE POWERS. B. S. Central Missouri State College University of Wisconsin Physical Education. Mulette Sponsor MICKEY BLOODWORTH, B- S- Sargent College Southeast Missouri State College University of Missouri Colorado University Physical Education, Hygiene. Library Audio Visual Aid Sponsor WILLIAM HAYNES. B. S- University of Missouri Physical Education. Hygiene CLARENCE WYATT, B. S- University of Missouri Physical Education Sophomore Sponsor 16 Mrs- Power’s fourth hour gym class. JEANNE BROWN. B. S. Southeast Missouri State College University of Missouri Music, Glee Club Sponsor Junior Sponsor Art and Music GLADYS FOARD. B. F. A. Southeast Missouri State College Bush Conservatory Denver College of Music Arkansas State University University of Missouri Music. Chorus, Glee Club Sponsor JOSEPH SMITH. B. S-. M. A. Southeast Missouri State College Colorado State Band. Orchestra Senior Class Sponsor Miss Ray's art class. HELEN RAY. B. A., M. F. A. Lindenwood College University of lows University of Wisconsin Art. Elementary Art Supervisor Senior Class Sponsor Commerce LOUISE BLAKE. B. S. Washington University Southeast Missouri State College Shorthand 1. Typing 1. General Business Junior Sponsor ALMA ELLINGHOUSE. B. S. Southeast Missouri State College Shorthand. Typing Senior Class Sponsor IRENE SWAIN. B. S- Central College Southeast Missouri State College Bookkeeping 18 KAY ALLEN She has a way of her own. Bluffer Staff, Christmas Play. ROS1LDA ARCHBOLD A personality a queen would enjoy. Spanish Club. Library Club, Science Club, Vice-President of Girls' Chorus. Honor Society. Affable DICK ABINGTON has plenty to keep him busy, but we all know why he we� chosen for SCHOLARSHIP. Dick plans to enter military school after graduating. Success to you. Dick. EDDIE ARMES He seems to be satisfied. D. O. Club BERTHA BALLANCE She loves not many words. DARLENE BADGLEY Her quiet ways make her a lady. IRENE BALTIMORE A modest violet with a wicked eye. D. O. Club JAMES ADAMS Still waters run deep. JACKIE AAR ANT Tends to his own affairs. DICK ABINGTON He seems to be a great man. Spanish Club. Key Club, Honor Society, Science Club Treasurer. Basketball, Golf. ADELE BARKER Her ways ere ways of peace. JIMMY BATSON Does his best and does not boast. D. O. Club RONNIE BEIGHTS 'His smile steals our hearts away. D. O. Club MARK BELLAMY Not only good, but good for some thing. Key Club, F. T- A.. F- F- A. Presi- dent, Science Club Sergeant-at-Arms, Honor Society President. Hilltoppers Treasurer. BILLY BENNETT All men look upon him favorably. D. O. Club SUE BENNETT Never too busy to extend a helping hand. Library Club, Honor Society. D. O. Club. Science Club Secretary. Mulette Treasurer. Interclass Volleyball. Interclass Basketball. SHIRLEY BERRY She attracts with her gentle virtues. F- H. A.. Library Club, Girls Chorus. GENE BLUE The twin without the Toni. JOE BLUE His friendship is worth having. Student Council If you happen to get a record of ROSE RAY'S accomplishments at P. B. H. S-, you will understand why she was chosen for SCHOLARSHIP. Rose will soon be en- tering Cape College to major in Commerce. Seniors in Dramatic Club play, ‘A Murder Has Been Arranged. ESTHER BOXX The girl with school spirit. Interclass Volleyball CONNIE BREWINGTON None but herself is her equal. Speech Club. F. H. A.. D. O. Club, Mulettes. Dramatics Club Treasurer, Senior Class Favorites. M ELAINE BR ID WELL Easy to know and always a friend Mulettes. Hllltoppers Club. Honor Society. Science Club Vice-President. F. H. A. Vice-President, F. F. A. Queen Attendant. LINDA BROOKRESON She loves one---but which one ? Spanish Club, Mulettes, Quill and Scroll, Bluffer Staff, Dramatics Club Vice-President, Honor Society Corre- sponding Secretary, Hilltoppers Club Secretary. Dramatics Club Play, Interclass Basketball. Interclass Volleyball. ALICE BROOKS One of the few quiet Seniors. D. O. Club PHYLLIS BROOKS Works her way to success. Library Club, F. T. A. PAULINE BROWN The 8th wonder of the world. Mulettes, Girls' Chorus. RAYMOND BRYAN ‘Helpless, hapless, and hopeless. Football, Key Club Treasurer. JIM BURKETT Super, stimulating, and sensible. • • MARLENE BURTON You can’t Always tell about these quiet ones. ARVIL CATTRON Jest and youthful jollity. D. O. Club CHESTER CHATMAN He looks the whole world in the face, and fears not any man. LOUISE CHATMAN Working, working, never shirking. Always happy and content- Library Club. F. T� A.. Interclass V olleyball - ROSETTA CHRISTIAN An enormous spirit in that little frame. Mulette. Library Club. F- H. A.. Head Cheerleader. Interclass Vol- leyball, Interclass Basketball. DAVID CHURCH He may seem quiet and look naive, but if you know David, that's hard to believe. CARL CLAN AH AN As merry as the day is long. D. O. Club BILL CLARK I don't say much, but 1 often know best. Auto Mechanics. Football. Track. Junior Carnival King. CAROLYN COBB It's silly to think. Let's talk. Honor Society, Dramatics Club, Band Orchestra. Quill and Scroll. Bluffei Staff. Girls' Chorus. Hilltoppers Club. Mulettes. Spanish Club Secretary, Dramatics Club Play, Assistant Li- brarian. CATHERINE MASKE receives her pin at the Honor Society induction. CLIFFORD CREWS “Plain living and big thinking. D. O. Club JOAN COCHRAN “What can become of a day that be gins with getting up? Library Club, Girls' Chorus. DICK COLLINS “Blessed be the man who invented sleep. Dramatics Club Play, Christmas Play, Dramatics Club. CLYDE COSTIN Without me. the world could never go on. Science Club BOB CRADIC “A careful student--careful not to overdo. Science Club, Hilltoppers Club, Bas- ketball Captain, Golf. BOB HODGE is a fellow who plans to enter college but doesn't know where. Bob is going to be missed in the halls of P. B. H. S because of the SERVICE he has performed for his friends and school. Good luck. Bob. CASS IE CROW “Her only fault is that she has no fault. Student Council, Honor Society. F. H A., Interclass Basketball. Interclass Volleyball, Drum Majorette. Band Secretary, Dramatics Club Secretary, Junior and Senior Class Secretary, Senior Class Personality for Service. CAROL ANN CURETON “Her sweetness crowds friends. Speech Club, Bluff Staff. D. O. Club, Mulettes, Hilltoppers Club, Honor Society Recording Secretary, Sopho- more Class Treasurer, Sophomore and Junior Class Favorite. CHARLES DAVIDSON “He never lets his studies worry him. ALVA DEATON “Just an innocent country boy. • • ■ PAT DESGRANGES “Her friendship is worth having. Mulettes. Library Club. Girls' Chorus, Bluffer Staff, F. H. A. Reporter and Historian, Honor Society. JOYCE DICKENS “Her hair is no more sunny than her heart. Girls' Chorus, Science Club, Library Club Vice President, MulettesPresident, F- H. A. Treasurer. DIANA DDCON “We're all for brunettes, by gum, if they're all like her. Majorette, Band, Hilltoppers Club, Junior Class Treasurer. F. H. A. CAROLYN EPPS “Her goodness brightens her beauty. Dramatics Club, Mulettes, Hilltoppers Club, Interclass Basketball, lnterclass Volleyball, Speech Club President, Junior Carnival Queen Attendant, Football Queen. CASSIE CROW is one who has done much for the school by her SERVICE to all. Cassie plans to enter Cape College to major in Home Economics. Best wishes to you, Cassie. JOYCE EVANS “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Speech Club, Bluff Staff, Honor So- ciety, D. O. Club, Mulettes. BERTHA FERWERDA ‘I'm not as bashful as 1 look.' lnterclass Volleyball CLYDE ESSARY “Thinking is an idle waste of time. FootbaH. Track. PAT FAIRLESS “Labor and perseverence conquer all things, even boys. Mulettes. Bluff Staff. Hilltoppers Club. Dramatics Club President. Speech Club Treasurer. Dramatic Club Play, Christmas Play, Attendant to Football Queen, Attendant to Junior Carnival Queen. GEORGE FANN “There’s no limit to his good nature. Key Club, Library Club. Dramatics Club. Hill- toppers Club, Honor Society Treasurer. F. F. A. Secretary. L rry Taylor and John Holland take time out from classes to relax. DALE GAEBLER A Greek god'a profile haa been amiled upon him. ' F. F. A. JOE FORBES Time'� ao abort and I'm to long, we can’t teem to get along. DAISY FOUST An innocent face, but you never can tell. JIM FOWLER There'a miachief lurking in hia amlle. JANE FRANCIS Beware! I may atart something yet. Library Club CARL FRY Can't be bothered with talking. D. O. Club RUTH GLASS Big noiae done up in a amall pack, age. Honor Society. Mulettea, F. H. A., Library Club. Spaniah Club. BUDDY GODWIN A general cut-up. Hilltoppera Club. Student Council, Basketball, Golf. JUNIOR GODWIN To quiet to be real. Key Club. Projectora Club, F. F. A. Vice-President. • t SHIRLEY GRAHAM The beat kind of a friend you could have. Mulettes, D. O. Club. HAZEL GREER Flowers are sent to do work in un- traveled paths. O. O. Club HOWELL GREER Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. Football. Track. MARGARET GREER Laughing, smiling evermore; she's a gal we all adore. Speech Club. F. H. A., Mulettes. SANDRA GREER Just takes life as it comes. Mulettes. Speech Club. Hllltoppers Club. Bluffer Staff. Linda Brookreson, Billy Harris, and Laura Ann Snipes at the Christmas party in the gym. BETTY HALL She'll be missed when she's gone.' D. O. Club BILL HARRIS The answer to a maiden's prayer. Student Council. Hllltoppers Club. Science Club President, Junior Class Vice-President, Basketball Captain. PEGGY HARRIS The light and flame of youth. Library Club. Mulettes. Honor Society. LEIGHTON HAYNES His future is destined to be suc- cessful. As President of the Student Council, JOHN HOLLAND is an outstanding personality and you will understand why he was chosen for LEADERSHIP Soon he plans to enter Washington University to major in medicine. Best wishes to you. John. DORIS HILL “If you want something done, just ask Doris. F. H. A. MARGUERITE HEAD Just such eyes caused the Trojan War. Girls Chorus, Spanish Club, Mulettes, Interclass Volleyball, Interclass Bas- ketball. NORMAN HENDRICKSON Innocence has nothing to hide. LOUISE HENTHORNE Her sweetness shows within her features. Mulettes. D. O. Club, Treasurer. BOB HODGE Here is a ‘topmost guy. ' Student Council. Honor Society, Presi- dent of Senior Class. Speech Chib Par- liamentarian, Key Club Sergeant-at- Arms, Football. Track. Senior Class Favorite. Senior Personality for Ser- vice. Hilltoppers. Quill and Scroll. JOHN HOLLAND A jolly fellow who does his best. Student Council President. Key Club President. Junior Class President, Sophomore Class Vice- President. Football Co-Captain. Track. Senior Personality for Leadership. DONALD HOVER Fed from within with all the strength he needs. ' Key Club, Projector Club, Speech Club. Honor So- ciety, F. F. A. Treasurer. Science Club Librarian. WALLY HOWARD Mischief is her middle name. Speech Club, Spanish Club. Hilltoppers Club, Quill and Scroll. Band. Orchestra. Bluffer Staff. Library Club. Dramatics Club. Associate Director of Dra- matics Club Play, Senior Class Treasurer. Efficiency, co-operation, and dependability were only a few of the reasons why SONDRA WALKER was chosen for LEADERSHIP. Sondra's plans for the future are still un- certain. However, we know she will succeed in everything she does. May good fortioie attend you! DON JOHNSON “Made for the ladies, bright as a dollar- Makes a good ad for the Mc- Gregor collar. Bluffer Staff, Quill and Scroll, Dra- matics Club Play, Christmas Play, Football, Golf, Hilltoppers Club Scrgeant-at-Arms- MARY JOHNSON “Smiley--we all call her. Mulettes. F H. A. PAUL KENNER “A boy worth knowing, if you know him well. JIM KIM BERLIN “The height of the Senior Class. Dramatics Club, Basketball. Christmas Play. BETTY HUFSTEDLER “A pocket edition, small but complete; altogether, she's hard to beat. Dramatics Club, Mulettes. GRACIE HUNTER “An angel of mercy in our midst. D. O- Club LYLE JETT “For one so quiet, never bold, a peaceful future should unfold. D. O. Club NANCY KURZ To every day, she brings good cheer. Band. Orchestra, Science Club, F. H. A., Interclass Basketball, Interclass Volleyball, Honorable Mention for Bluff Queen. BERNITA LEE “The name Bunny is her handle. Spanish Club, Band, Orchestra, Hill- toppers Club, Interclass Volleyball. Dramatics Club Play, Christmas Play. KAY LYNN 4 A combination of friend lines� and sweetness. T. H. A., Library Club, Mulettes, Interclass Basketball. JOHNNY LUTER All I want la to grow up to be a V PERRY LEE Any fool can go to bed, but It takes a man to get up.' BOB LEWS “Uncle 5am wanted him first. JERRY LOVELACE “A famous man I'll surely prove. Key Club, Bluffer Staff, Dramatics Club, Dramatics Club Play, Christmas Play. Bill Harris trimming the halls at P. B. H. S. for the Christmas season. JAMES MACOM “Something unusual in P. B. H. S.--- a quiet boy.’ D. O. Club JUANITA MARTINS “They who do best make the least noise. Science Club, Library Club, F. T. A.. Honor Soc lety. LOUSE MARVEL “Calm, cool and uncollected.' Dramatics Club, Mulettes, Spanish Club Treasurer. CATHERINE MASKE “Her talent has been discovered. Mulettes. Girls' Chorus, F. H. A., Library Club. Spanish Club, Honor Society, Student Council, Bluff Staff, Hilltoppers Club, F. T. A. Treasurer, Sophomore Pilgrimage, Senior Personality for Talent, Quill and Scroll. JIM MAZE “Girls, he’� not shy. Take a look and give a sigh. ' Spanish Club, Band, Orchestra. DALE MCALISTER “The hand that made thee hath made thee good. D. O. Club BOB McGONIGAL “He is one that we shall never forget. D. O. Club BOB McMANUS Japan has taken Bob from us. RAYMOND McGRUDER It's not the questions that bother me, it's the answers. Key Club, Science Club. Elaine Bridwell and Nancy Kurz in chemistry class. Sh-Boom! JERRY McNAMEE A boy who is sure to be famous. F. F. A., Football. Track. EVELYN MOORE In her possession she holds a plea- sant disposition. Interclass Volleyball, Interclass Bas- ketball. SHIRLEY NAPIER “Quiet and sedate, but genial, too. Library Club, Mulettes, Interclass Volleyball, Interclass Basketball. ROBERTA NASH “Her friendly laugh and cheery face. Will carry her far in life's long race. D. O. Club JIM NELSON “See him once, like him always. Key Club, Science Club, F, F. A. RICKY NICOLINI “Don't bother me, girls; I go steady. Student Council, Spanish Club, Hill- toppers Club, Dramatics Club Play, Christmas Play, Football Co-Captain, Track, Junior Carnival King Attendant. DARLENE NOVAK “Her good nature is loved by all. Girls Chorus, Mulettes, Christmas Play, Dramatics Club Play. Inter- class Volleyball. GARY OELSEN His music is his first love Band, Orchestra, Golf, Dramatics Club Play, Christmas Play, Hill- toppers Club. Senior Personality for Talent. A young man with a horn is a phrase that fits our GARY OELSEN. chosen for TALENT. He plans, after graduating, to enter a music conservatory. In years to come we are looking forward to see Gary reach to heights of fame. JAMES PACE “Laughing, smiling evermore; he's a boy we all adore. TED PLUNK “Fed from within with all the strength he needs. SONNY OSBORN He’s capable of attaining his goal in life. PAT PALMER Her ways are ways of peace. D. O. Club, Science Club, Mulettes, Interclass Volleyball. DOR THY PERKINS A smile is worth a thousand frowns in any market. Mulettes. Dramatics Club, Library Club, Hilltoppers Club. Interclass Volleyball. ROSE RAY “In all her studies she does so well that it seems quite natural (or her to excel. Honor Society, F. T. A., Library Club President, Spanish Club Secretary, Interclass Basketball, Interclass Volleyball, Senior Personality for Scholarship. RAMONA RHODES “A good companion when you're feeling blue. Mulettes, F. H. A., Honor Society, Library Club Treasurer, D. O. Club Treasurer. CAROL PROFFER “Why did you ever leave urn? FERN RAGSDALE “A fair maiden with plenty of vim. TRUDY RAMSEY “Cupid shot an arrow in our class and struck this fair lass. Dramatics Club, F. H. A., Majorette. Orchestra, Band Vice-President. Interclass Volleyball, Honor Society. Playing the piano and the organ is only one of the TALENTS of CATHERINE MASKE. a young lady with a pretty smUe. Catherine plans to enter Mississippi College and become an English teacher. May your dreams come true. Catherine. CARRELL PRIEST A farmer lad is he; always jolly, gay. and free. F. F. A., Machine Shop. VERNON PORCH “His good humor is a fountain that never runs dry. D. O. Club BOB PRICE “Honest men are nature's gentlemen. Key Club, Science Club, Honor Society. DICK PRICE “All men look upon him favorably. Science Club, Key Club. LEROY ROM INE Still water run deep. BETTY RUSH IN A word, a smile, a girl worthwhile. Library Club, F. H. A., Girls’ Chorus President, Honor Society Vice-Presi- dent, Mulettes Secretary. SAM SALLEE A dreamer of great things. BARBARA SARACIN1 She moves like a goddess and looks like a queen. Dramatics Club, Mulettes, Science Club, Bluffer Staff, Cheerleader, Hilltoppers Club Vice-Presi- dent, Valentine Queen ’52-'53. SUE SCHMERBAUCH A striking personality of gaiety and frivolity. Speech Club, Dramatics Club, Mulettes, Honor Society, Hilltoppers Club, Bluffer Staff, Christmas Play. Bob Sheehy getting warmed up for his championship ping-pong match. MARY E. ROBINSON From all indications, she must have swallowed a dictionary. D. O. Club. Girls’ Chorus, Honor Society. MARY RUTH ROBINSON Full of pep, ambition, and fun. Always on hand when there’s work to be done. D- O. Club, Honor Society. Mulettes, Science Club. F, T. A., Interclass Volleyball, Interclass Basketball. VELMA ROBINSON A brown-eyed lass, a manner clear as glass. D. O. Club HARL ROEHM Gifted with a carefree nature. GERALD SHEEHY A fellow worth knowing if you know him well.” JAMES SCHROEDER ‘I've heard people say, “He’!! make a place in the world someday.” MARIANNE SHACKELFORD She has a smile that would knock the blues out of any day.” Speech Club, Dramatics Club, Bluffer Staff. Mulettes, Bluff Queen '5Z-'53, Valentine Queen Attendant '53- 54, Bluff Queen Attendant ,53- 54, Christmas Play, Bluff Queen 1955. MARY EARLE SHATTUCK “Her laughter rings throughout our hearts.” Speech Club, Spanish Club, Girls' Chorus, Hill- toppers Club, Mulettes. BOB SHEEHY “Greater men than I have lived, but 1 doubt it.” STANLEY S1ERAKOWSKI “When duty and pleasure clash, let duty go to smash.” CURTS SIMMERING “Silence is golden.” F. F. A. THELMA SIMMONS “Plain living and high thinking is her motto.” Interclass Volleyball, Interclass Basketball. GERALDINE SMITH “She seems to bubble over when she laughs.” F. H. A., Library Club, Mulettes. Seniors getting class schedules. Poor Joycef Look at that rush! BILLIE SUE SPENCE She’ll be respected and loved where ever she goes. LAURA SNIPES Her beauty showeth In her (laming hair. Honor Society, Mulettes. Bluffer Staff. Spanish Club President, Dramatics Club Reporter. Quill and Scroll. ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed and where help is needed you'll find LARRY TAYLOR. His friendliness and COURTESY is known to all. Larry plans to enter North Carolina University after graduating. May your future be bright. Larry. MACK SPENCER A carefree nature plus an active brain equals spontaneous combustion. Bluffer Editor, Key Club Secretary, Spanish Club Vice-President. SANDRA SPIVEY Here's a girl who should go placi in life. Mulettes, D. O. Club, F. H. A. Vlc President 53-'54 and Secretai 54-'55, Junior Carnival Queei ERMA STEINMETZ Quiet and assuming, but always c the job. Girls' Chorus, Library Club Secretary VIVIAN STELLHORN I love 'em all. LEE SMITH U silence were money we would have a millionaire in our midst. NORMA SMITH She possesses kindness -the in- dispensible in true womanhood. D. O. Club WILLIS SMITH No hurry, no worry. D. O. Club Sergeant-at-Arms. Th«t smile by the pert SUE BENNETT slyly tells why she was chosen for COUR- TESY. After graduating she plans to en- ter the field of nursing at Washington University. Best of luck, Sue. LARRY TAYLOR Energetic, ambitious, studious too. Key Club, Honor Society, Student Council Vice-President, Senior Class Vice-President, Sophomore Class President, Basketball, Track. RAYMOND TAYLOR Like the pyramids--unchanging. D. O. Club MABEL THORNE A friend may be well reckoned the masterpiece of nature. F. H. A., Library Club. EDITH THORNTON We all like Edith. Mulettes, Hilltoppers Club, Dramat- ics Club. STUART STEVENS When I find my proper groove, a famous man I'll surely prove. D. O. Club President, Hilltoppers Club. GLENDA STUCKER Pleasant and modest is this lass. D. O. Club CHARLES SUDDUTH A wee man with a big heart. CAROL SWINDELL Hard to understand. Band, Orchestra, Dramatics Club, Christmas Play, Mulettes. Bluffer Staff, Hilltoppers Club President, Quill and Scroll. Bluff Queen At- tendant. JERRY TAYLOR Mischief comes easy for him. Foreman of Evening Machine Shop. RAY WAGGONER He profit most who serves best. Science Club, Speech Club, Key Club. Honor Society, F. T A., F. F. A. Sentinel. WANDA UBELEIN The best of a friend. Mulettes. F. H. A., D. O. Club. KENNETH THURMAN A redheaded boy with a good natured smile. JO TIMMERMAN Neatness is the crowning grace of Jo. SONDRA WALKER A friend may be well reck- oned the masterpiece of na- ture. Mulettes, Science Club, Hon- or Society, Quill and Scroll, Bluff Editor, Student Council Alternate, Girls' Chorus, Speech Club Secretary, Dra- matics Club Reporter, Hill- toppers Club, Senior Per- sonality for Leadership. EDDIE WALTON Sometimes I study and sometimes I just go to school. Hilltoppers Club, D. O. Club, F. T. A. JANE WALZ Her ways are sincere and merit compliments. Dramatics Club, Library Club, Projectors Club, F. T� A� , F. H. A. Parliamentarian, Interclass Volleyball. EUGENA WHITT For other boys she cares not a fraction, Don is still her main attraction. D. O. Club Reporter and Secretary. EVELEEN WHITWELL For one so quiet, never bold, A peaceful future should unfold. F. H. A., F. T. A. BILL WILLIAMS ‘'Nothing short of dynamite could wipe the smile from his face Football FRANKIE WILLINGHAM Ready in heart and willing in hand. F. H. A., Mulettes, Girls Chorus, Library Club, Dramatics Club, Interclass Basketball, Interclass Volleyball. ANNIS WILSON Oh boy! A real blonde! D. O. Club. Mulettes, F. H. A. MARJORIE WOOD If others are willing to talk, why should I? Library Club DELPHINE WOODSON Capable of taking care of herself. Library Club, Spanish Club, Honor Society, Science Club. Hilltoppers Club, Mulettes, Girls Chorus. F.T.A. Pres- ident, F.H.A President. Sub- District F.H.A. President, Interclass Volleyball. JANE WORLEY Dust cloth, broom, and dress of a cook will soon replace her tablet and book. D. O. Club JOETTA ZUMWALT A quiet girl but lots of fun. you’ll always find sr work is done. onor Society, Library Club, Mulettes Re rter, Girls' Chorus Reporter, F- H- A. Song- GEORGE WRIGHT His handsome face makes hearts stir and he knows it. Football, Track. EVELYN YORK She speaks the universal language--that of a smile. Dramatics Club. Band. Chorus, Library Club, F. H. A., Interclass Volleyball. LEWIS YORK Silence is his hobby. leader. I Junior Favorites MARY GOODMAN DON HALL UNiornrofn Connitt� i r JANE ANDERSON PAT BAGBY BARBARA BAGWELL BOB BAILEY MARIE BALLANCE EUGENE BARKER RUTH ANN BARTON BETTY BATSON LOY BAUGH DONALD BAUMGARDNER TOM BAUMGARDNER BARBARA BENNETT JIMMY BISHOP BILL BLACKBURN JERRY BOSHEARS LORA BOSWELL BUD BRACE DELANE BRADLEY JAMES BRICKELL JUDY ANNE BROWN LYLE BROWN MARY LOU BRYAN GARY BUCK EDGAR BUSCHMANN KENNY CALLAHAN JAMES CALLOW GARNETTE CAMPBELL CHARLES CAMP CORA CHATMAN GLENN CHILTON GEORGE CHRISTIAN GLENDA CHRONISTER COLVER CLANAHAN TOMMIE CLIFTON CALVIN CONOVER CLAUDIA COOPER JACK COPE MARY COSTIN PANSY COSTIN SCOTTY COTRELL DONALD COX MARTHA COX GUY CRUCE DEAN CULNAN RAY DAVIS JOE DEAL WANDA DERRINGTON ROGER DESGRANGES CAROLYN DICKEN FRIEDA DICKEN LEON DICKEY CHARLES DIVINE MERLIN DOBBS DARRELL DUFFY KAY EASTHAM EDNA EDDINGS BETTY EDWARDS JOHN EDWARDS JULIAN EDWARDS DON EMERY BOB ENSM1NGER DONALD FAITH CAROL FISHER TED FISHER DONALD FOUST VADA FRANKLIN PAUL FREY HAVIS FULTON SHERMAN GARRETT MARGARET GILMORE MARY GOODMAN SHIRLEY GOULD LOIS GOWEN BILLIE GREEN MARJORIE GREER JOE GRIFFITH PAUL GROBE PHILIF GUTHERIE DON HALL GENE HALL BONNIE HAM FRANCES HARGRAVE BETTE HARMON BOBBY HARRIS ELDON HARRIS GAIL HARTWELL HELEN HAYNES PAUL HEIFNFR GEORGE HELVY MARY HENRICKSON ALBERT HERZOG RUTH HESTER EULA MAE HEWLETT J. O. HOBBS MARTHA HOLLAND RICHARD HOPPE SUE HORNBECK JOYCE HUMBLE JACK HUNOT JOHN HUNT EVA HUNTER PHILLIP HYDE BONNIE JACKSON JERRY JAMESON DONNA JEFFRIES LARRY JILES SUE JOHNSON BONETHA JONES ROY KENNER JIM KING LARRY KING RAYMOND KINKEAD MARY JO KNOPPE JERRY KRUEGER GARNELL LARMIE ALLEN LEE LONNIE LeGRAND VIRGINIA LEWIS DARRYL LUCAS MARGIE LUCAS EDDIE LYNCH RAY LYNN helen McCarthy deloris McClellan DOLISKA McDANlAL BETTY McKINNEY BILLY McKINNEY JIM McPHEETERS Don Sollers waiting (or the ball. Junior girls talking over the day ahead for them. NELLIE JANE MARTIN SAM MARTIN BILL MAYBERRY DONALD MAYO ETHEL MILLER ILIGENE MILLER JO ANN MYHRE SUE NASH ROY NELSON DIANE PARKER LURA PATTERSON PATSY PATTERSON Interpretative reading is one of Jane Anderson's accomplishments. Charles Selvidge. Bud Brace, and Sam Smith enjoying football banquet at Dunn Hotel. KENNETH FEFM1LLER DOROTHA PERMENTER ROBERT PHELPS DONALD PHILLIPS NATHAN PILLOW BARBARA POOLE BILL PORTER CARL POTEET CARL POWELL JAMES PRICHARD MARTHA PRUETT FLOYD RAY JUDY REID BETTY RICE PAUL ROBERTS JEAN ROSS KENNETH RUSHIN KATHLEEN RYAN BETTY SANDERS JUDY SANDERS ROBERT SCHALK EARL SCOTT GENE SCOTT ROBERT SEESENGOOD CHARLES SELVIDGE IVAN SHEPHERD MARY SHOUMAKE BILL SISK LUTHER SMITH SAM SMITH DON SOLLARS BETTY SOUTH KAREN SPARKMAN LINDA STANLEY RICHARD STEELE KENNETH STORY BETTY STOVALL THOMAS STRENFEL ORVAL STROMATT HANFORD SULLIVAN Glenda ChronUter and Ray Kinkead en- joying themselves at the Junior Carnival. Juniors concentrating on their history (or a change. ROY SULLIVAN CLINTON SUMMERS HELEN TEMPLETON HARRY THACKER CHRIS THACKER TOMMY THACKER CAROL THIES CRANDALL THORNBURGH MARTHA TIMMONS MINNIE TROUT WILLIAM VICK BILLY VINSON BILL WALLS PATRICIA WARD JIM WEBB KAY WHALEN ELDON WHEELIS JOE WHITMER GINGER WHITT GENE WICKS I PHARA LEE WILLIS TERRYL WILSON LAV ADA WOODIEL LEON WOODS JAMES WORLEY JOYCE WORLEY JUDITH WUNDERLICH JOAN YORK Junior member� of the Bluff Staff planning for a future annual. JERRY AARANT BEVERLY ABBOTT BARBARA ALBERTSON CAROLYN ANSPACH MARY DELL ANTHONY JERRY ARANT JACKIE ARMES LORALEE ARMES MARY ANN ARMES MILDRED BADGLEY ADELE BAUER LEONARD BAUGH BILL BAUNGARDNER LINNEA BAUMGARDNEF ORVILLE BECKER NANCY BELLAMY LEON BENNETT CECIL BERRY LINDA BERRY RONALD BERRY ELMER BILBREY PATRICK BISHOP LEONA BLAKENEY MARY BLANTON ESTHER BICKMAN BURYL BRADHAM LINDA BRADLEY ROBERT BRADLEY OTIS BRANDT JACK BRIGGS RONALD BRISTOW ELAINE BROOKS BILL BROWN LLOYD BROWN JERRY BRYAN RONNIE BUMPUS CLEAT US BURCKS TED BURTON CAROLYN CAMPBELL NORMA CAMPBELL DOROTHY CARTER LUELLA CASEY EMMA CAVNESS RUTH1E CHATMAN TRUMAN CHATMAN JIMMY CHESTNUT WILLIAM COCHRAN BARBARA COOPER DELBERT CORNETT HAZEL CORNETT SANDRA COSTIN CHARLES COX DONALD CRAVENS CAROL CROWELL JOYCE DAUGHHETEE JO ANN DAVENPORT DAVID DAVIDSON DOROTHY DAVIS MARVIN DAVIS SHIRLEY DAVIS DONALD DENNY BARBARA DIGGES KENT DRUMELLER SHELBY DUFFY ROBERT LEE EDWARDS } BUTCH EMERY ROBERT ERNST JUNE EVANS JACK FLAGG JAMES FOLK RALPH FOUST LARRY FOUTCH JANET FREY BETTY LOU FRIDAY CHARLES FUNKE SONDRA GALLIAN LEE EDWARD GARNER SHELBY GARNER GERALD GARRETT WILLIAM GARY DEAN GIFFORD VERNON GIFFORD RICHARD GODWIN JERRY GRAHAM BUD GRAY JUDITH GREEN THELMA GREEN SHARON GRIFFIN DICK GROBE JEANETTE HAHN JESSE HALE JOAN HALE LINO US HALE ANNA HALL MARY HAMILTON MARGARET HAMMONS ROGER HARTMAN BETTY HASTINGS LENORE HATHAWAY PHILIP HAWTHORNE PATSY HAYNES JUDITH HAYS REBA HAYS MARY HEDGES NANCY HENDERSON MELBA HENDRICKSON BONNIE HICKS JOHNNY HILL DIXIE HILLS JANICE HINES RONALD HINES EARNEST HOBBS EUNICE HODAPP BARBARA HOLCOMB JOYCE HO USMAN DOROTHY HOVER DALE HUDSON BILL HUFF RICHARD HUMBLE SHIRLEY HUSON BONNIE IVY JANET JARBOE IMOGENE JEWELL DARLENE JOHNSON DONNELL JOHNSON MYRNA KEARBEY CHARLES KEELE LORENE KILLIAN BARBARA K1MBERLIN JIM KING GAYLE KINGERY THOMAS KINNAMORE MAURICE KNOPPE ROBERT KNOWLES KENNETH LANCE DORIS LANE EDDIE LEMON DEVON LEWIS KAY LEWIS LEON LEWIS MARY LINGLE JERRY LONG james mcalister dorothy McClellan JOYCE McGRUDER HUGH McPHEETERS PHILLIP MACAULEY MILDRED MACOM CLARABELLE MAGILL DONNA MAGILL PATSY MAGILL DELMAR MANNS SHIRLEY MANSFIELD CARLENE MARTIN JIM MARVEL BRUCE MASON BARBARA MAYO JERRY MILLER MARGARET MONTGOMERY ROBERT MONTGOMERY BARBARA MORGAN RONALD MOSLEY DEANNA MUSSELL SANDRA MYERS ROSE NICOLINI ORVIN NISWONGER GLORIA NOLES MARVIN NOLES THOMAS O’CONNOR DORA OSBORN JAMES OSBORN PHYLLIS OSBORN JACKIE OTTO DALE OWENS BARBARA PALMER FRED PALMER OLIVER PARKER ERMA PARKS RUTH PAYNE RAYBURN PENNINGTON - JERRY PERKINS BARBARA PERMENTER JEANETTE PERRY MARY ANN PIGG MARY E. PIGG RALPH PITTMAN JOHNIE PLUMB DOROTHY POWELL GRACE PRICHARD LARRY PRUETT BOBBY RAY BARBARA REDFORD BURL REED MARY REED JANICE REEVES SHIRLEY RICHARDSON CHARLES RIM EL JOHNNY ROBINSON PAT ROBINSON JACKIE ROEHM ALAN ROMINE JOE RUSSELL BOB SANDERS GAYLEN SANDERS KAY SARACINI ARTHUR SCHISLER JUANITA SCOFIELD GLENN SCONCE LUCILLE SCOTT GENE SELVIDGE RAY SEWELL SUE SHEARON PHYLLIS SCHENKS PATSY SHEPARD FAY SHORT VIRGIL SINDEN DONALD SMITH JIMMY SMITH MARY SMITH RICHARD SMITH CAROL SOLES LAURA SPENCER SYLVIA SPENCER LINDA SPIVEY EDDIE STARK ELLA STEPHENS KAY STETLER JOHN STEWART GLENDA STOCK JIMMY SULLIVAN MELVA TATE BARBARA TAYLOR ROBERT TAYLOR JUDITH THORN DOHN THORNTON RUTH THURMAN JANET THURSTON MARY TROUSDALE JAMES TROUT ROBERT TURLEY BRUCE VANGORDER BARBARA V AUGHN DOROTHY VERT BARBARA VICK JON KARL VOGEL JAMES WEATHERHOLT ILA WEBB JOYCE WEBB MILDRED WEBB DOLLY WHEELING DORIS WHEELING JERRY WHITE CAROL WHITWORTH BOB WILLIAMS JOYCE WILLIAMS ALBERT WISDOM ELBERT WITT HELEN WOOD BARBARA WOODS PATRICIA WORLEY LORRAINE ZURHORST BRYCE WILLIS LARRY WILSON LENNIS WILSON PEGGY WILSON BOB WINSTEAD HARVARD YEARBOOK PUBLICATIONS B2 OUNSTCR ITKIIT. P. O. SOX 2 CAMBRIDGE 38. MASS. WILLIAM DABNEY. PntSiOCNT PAUL HOROWITZ. BUAINt MANAOKM ARTHUR RUTTER. COitoh.in.Cnikp January 24, 1955 Miss Sondra Walker Editor, “The Bluff Poplar Bluff High School Poplar Bluff, Missouri Dear Sondra: It was our honor this year to act as judge of the contest to select the Poplar Bluff Yearbook Queen. The contest was very warmly received and appreciated by our members, and I would like to take this opportunity to describe to you the way that we organized it. SECOND ATTENDANT Miss Mary Henrickson FIRST ATTENDANT Miss Carol Swindel The pictures of all the contestants were ar- ranged in our offices, and the contest was open for a period of one week. Each member of our organization was asked to vote for a first and second choice. The popularity of the contest here can be seen from the fact that 67 of our 69 mem- bers voted in it. At the end of the week the votes were totaled, two points going for a first choice, and one point for a second. On the basis of these points, first, second, and third place winners were selected, as well as two honorable mention places, and the results were announced to our members. Speaking for all our members, 1 want to thank you sincerely for choosing us to act as judge of your contest, and to wish you every success with your 1955 yearbook. Sincerely yours, William K. Dabney President HONORABLE MENTION Nancy Kurz Helen McCarthy Orchestra The band and orchestra have improved steadily this year under the direction of Mr. Joe Smith. Co-operation and hard practice have helped them to advance. The band made several trips this year; the most important were the Band Festival at Jackson and the Cotton Carnival at Memphis. The band and orchestra also gave annual concerts in the spring. 72 Mr. Joe Smith, director of the band and orchestra. Band Really it’s astounding What this band has done. How they've toiled and labored In the boiling sun; How they've loyally gathered At football games and told The standards of Poplar Bluff In rain, mist, or cold. OFFICERS: Trudy Ramsey, Vice-President; Don Emery, President; Cassie Crow, Secretary-Treasurer. Majorettes P. B. H. S. Marching Band Majorettes DIANA DIXON JANE ANDERSON ADELE BAUER HELEN TEMPLETON CAROLYN DICKEN PEGGY WILSON TRUDY RAMSEY Head Majorette CASSIE CROW Drum Majorette Sophomore� , Jerry Arent end Jeenette Hahn, Second Attendent� ; Johnny Hunt, President oi the Junior Cies� , who wes responsible for the crowning; Seniors, Bill Clerk end Sendre Spivey. King end Queen; Juniors, Glende Chronister end Rey Kinkead, First Attendent� . The King end Queen et the dance. Carnival Royalty JEANETTE HAHN AND JERRY ARANT Preparations for 1954 Junior-Senior Prom Ah. me! Remember our Junior year ? Bob Hodge and Elaine Bridwell wondering what to do with all this stuff! Ray Bryan and Elaine Bridwell looking over their handiwork. Is that a snowball you have. Sue Bennett ? ? Taking time out! It was hard work but fun! Connie Brewington asleep on a cloud. Students of P. B. H. S. danced in DREAMLAND on May 9. 1954. The Juniors successfully trans- formed the gymnasium into a wonderland of beauty. Scarlet and white roses floating in the basin of the fountain added to the dreamy atmosphere. Angels guarded the entrance to the crystal covered dance floor. Christmas at P. B. H. S. 82 Assemblies Recognize these students? They were disguised before the eyes of their classmates during another fascinating assembly that we enjoyed this year. Dramatic readings and impersonations were seen and heard by P. B. H. S. students at this assembly. John Holland introduces Chief Lone Eagle and Sons to student body. Bill Baumgardner, come out from behind those whiskers; we know you! Mr. Kinder greets Sergeant Montgomery of the Missouri State Highway Patrol during an assembly on National Safety Day. Bluff Staff When the 1955 edition of the Bluff is placed in your ‘‘hands, you will recall many of the joys of the past year. We, of the staff, hope that this yearbook will become one of your most valued treasures of your high school days. Mr. Kinder, Sponsor; Sondra Walker, Editor, and Mrs. Kinder, Sponsor. SEATED: Bob Hodge. Joyce Evans, Betty Stovall. Carol Ann Cureton, Helen Templeton, Catherine Maske. Donna Jeffries. STANDING: Scotty Cotrell. Pat Bagby, Don Phillips. Larry Jiles, Jim Mcpheeters, Glenda Chronister, Pat Fairless, Sondra Walker. ROW I: Kay Allen, Carolyn Cobb. Diana Dixon, Jerry Lovelace, Laura Snipe� . ROW II: Sandra Greer, Don Johnson. Sue Schmerbauch, Barbara Saracini. Mack Spencer, Linda Brookreson. Byford Hines, Marianne Shackleford, Carol Swindell. Bluffer Staff First of all, we would like you to shake ‘'hands ' with the people who make it possible for the school news to reach all of the students of P. B. H. S« The Bluffer, which is printed bi- weekly, is published by the second year journalism class. We are proud of our paper this year and we are grateful for the way it has promoted improvements for our school. Mack Spencer, Editor; Mrs. Minetree, Advisor. Quill and Scroll ROW I: Donald Johnson, Kay Allen, Pat Desgranges, Diana Dixon, Carol Swindell, Wally Howard. Laura Ann Snipes. Sondra Walker. ROW U: Mack Spencer, Marianne Shackleford. Sue Schmerbauch. Bob Hodge, Linda Brookreson, Catherine Maske. The Quill and Scroll is an organization for high school journalists. Candidates for mem- bership in this organization must be in the upper third of their class at the time of their election; must have done superior work in writing, editing, business, or arrangement. Key Club An “S' average is the require- ment for nomination for membership in the Key Club. The Key Club is sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club. It is an honor to be a member of this organization. OFFICERS: Mack Spencer, Secretary; John Holland, President; Raymond Bryan, Treasurer; Larry Jiles, Vice-President; Bob Hodge, Sergeant- at-Arms. ROW I: Larry Jiles. Raymond Bryan. John Holland. Bob Hodge. Mack Spencer. ROW H: Dean Gilford, John Hunt. Paul Frey. Raymond McGruder, Dick Ablngton, Don Foust, Sam Smith. Jerry Lovelace, Clinton Summers. Tom Thacker. Bryce Willis. ROW IH; R y Lynn. Luther Smith. Gene Wicks, George Farm. Ray Wagner, Dean Culnan, Scottie Cotrell. Arthur Sischner. Vernon Gilford, Ray Sewell, Dick Smith. ROW IV: Tom Baumgardner. Junior Godwin, Bobby Winstead. Mark Bellamy, Bob Price, Donald Hover, Don Emery. Bud Gray, Kay Lewis. Larry Taylor. ROW V: Dick Price. Bill Cochran, Jon Vogel, Jerry Bryan. Bill Baumgardner. Terryl Wilson. National Honor Society Composed of Juniors and Seniors, it is in- deed an honor to be a member of the National Honor Society. Students are elected on the four- fold basis--scholarship, character, leadership, and service. It should be the goal of every high school student to become a member of this or- ganization. OFFICERS: Recording Secretory, Carol Ann Cureton; Vice-President. Betty Rushin; President, Mark Bellamy; Treasurer, George Fann; Corresponding Secretary. Linda Brookreson. ROW I: Mary E. Robinson. Ruth Glass. Betty Rushin. Linda Brookreson. Laura Snipes. Sondra Walker, Carolyn Cobb, Catherine Maske. ROW II: Rose Ray. Mary R. Robinson. Delphine Woodson, Joetta Zumwalt. Joyce Evans, Carol Ann Cureton, Cassie Crow, Sue Schmerbauch. ROW III: Don Hover. Mark Bellamy. Bob Hodge. Larry Taylor. Ray Waggoner, George Fann, Bob Price. Student Council One of the highest honors of recognition a P. B. H. S. student can receive is to be a member of the Student Council, and the undisputed top man is the student body president. This year the council planned and executed the most successful home- comings on record and also estab- lished an effective monitor system for the school. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: John Holland. President; Larry Taylor. Vice- President; Mr. Swain, Advisor; Glenda Chronlster. Secretary-Treasurer. ROW I: Glenda Chronlster, Mary Pigg, Judy Green, John Holland, Tom Thacker, Laura Spencer, Larry Fou ch. ROW II: Patsy Patterson, Peggy W11� on, John Hunt, Mack Spencer, David Emery, Student Body President -- John Holland ROW I Ruth Ann Barton. Rose Ray, Jane Walze. Shirley Napier. ROW H: Louise Chatman. Geraldine Smith. Carolyn Cobb. Rosetta Christian. Karen Sparkman, Kay Allen, Joyce Oicken, Betty Rushin. Delane Bradley. Peggy Harris, Jane Francis. Ruth Glass. Erma Steinmetz. Frankie Willingham, Wanda Derrington, Judy Reed, Catherine Maske. ROW UI: Pat Desgranges. Delphine Woodson. Joan York. Joan Cochran, George Fann, Mable Thorne, Marjorie Wood, Joetta Zumwalt. Evelyn York, Joyce Worley. Rosilda Archbold, Carolyn Dicken, Lura Patterson, Margie Lucas, Glenda Chronister, Jean Ross, Shirley Berry, Judy Wunderlich. Juanita Martins. Library Club As the year progressed, we began to appreciate more the services of the Library Club. Not only do they keep our library in good condition but also develop a knowledge in the classification and cataloging of books. Their willing “hands are eager to help in all school functions. Girls’ Chorus As singing fills the air, we are certain that the Girls' Chorus is some- where near. These girls are kept busy all year singing for the various activities in our town. Even though it means extra work for them, they are always willing to lend a helping “hand. OFFICERS: Left to Right: Mrs. Gladys Foard, Sponsor; Mrs. Jean Brown, Sponsor; Rosilda Archbold, Vice-President; Joetta Zumwalt, Re- porter; Mary Goodman, Treasurer; Sue Johnson, Secretary; Betty Rushin, President. ROW I: Mary Trusdale. Evelyn York, Dorothy Hover, Mary Shattuck, Jackie Johnson, Barbara Mayo, Barbara Redford, Betty Rushin, Janet Jarboe, Kay Stetler. ROW II: Tommie Clifton, Rosilda Archbold, Joetta Zumwalt, Lora Lee Armes, Barbara Diggs, Bonnie Ivy, Joyce McGruder, Barbara Taylor, Melva Tate, Nancy Bellamy. ROW III: Barbara Woods, Martha TlmmSns, Ruth Chatman. Reba Hayes, Margaret Hammons, Carolyn Anspach, Joyce Williams, Pat Ward, Betty Sanders, Mary Goodman. ROW IV: Linda Spivey, Sue Sharon. Carolyn Cobb, Sue Johnson, Wanda Derrington, Jane Francis. Joyce Dicken, Mary Reed, Delphine Woodson, Pat Desgranges, Joan Cochran, Shirley Berry, Katherine Maske, Margaret Montgomery, Pauline Brown, Shirley Mans- field, Beverly Abbott. Virginia Lewis, Erma Steinmetz. Dramatics One of the big events of the school year is the Dramatics Club initiation. It is the oldest organiza- tion in school and also has the honor of being one of the most active. The annual play, entitled A Murder Has Been Arranged, was under the di- rection of the sponsor. Miss Myrtle Jeffords. OFFICERS: Cassie Crow, Secretary; Linda Brookreson, Vice-President; Laura Ann Snipes. Reporter; Connie Brewington, Treasurer; Pat Fairless. President. ROW I: Lorene Killian. Carol Fisher, Janet Frey. Lora Boswell, Glenda Chronister, Mary Henrickson. Jane Anderson, Helen Templeton, Ruth Ann Barton. Kay Saracini, Sandra Myers. ROW II: Jeanette Hahn, Deanna Mussell. Donna Jeffries, Betty Stovall, Pat Patterson, Carolyn Dicken, Nancy Henderson, Barbara Palmer. ROW HI: Jerry Long. Bill Baumgardner, Bill Brown. Charles Camp, Butch Emery. Larry Jiles, Ray Davis. Gary Buck. Glen Chilton, Clinton Summers, Bill Cochran, Cleatus Burcks. A Murder Has Been Arranged Cast: Miss Groze........................Pat Fairless Cavendish.......................Ricky Nicolini Mrs. W ragg...................Darlene Novak Jimmy North.......................Don Johnson Beatrice Jasper......Linda Brookreson Mrs. Arthur, her mother.. Carolyn Cobb Sir Charles Jasper.......Dick Collins Maurice Mullins..........Gary Oelsen A Woman..................Bernita Lee ROW I: Frankie Willingham. Cassie Crow, Bernita Lee. Louise Marvel. Pat Fairleas, Carol Swindell. Carolyn Cobb. Marianne Shackleford. Barbara Saracini. ROW II: Betty Hufstedler. Edith Thornton. Sue Schmerbauch, Sondra Walker. ROW III: Jerry Lovelace. Dick Collins. Gary Oelsen. Donald Johnson, George Fann, Jim Kimberlin. Science Club The Science Club, sponsored by Mr. Ivester, has done its best to further interest and know, ledge of science up to the present time. The qualification for membership is that the student is taking a course in science. Various activities, including movies, demonstrations, and talks, were enjoyed to achieve the club’s purpose. OFFICERS: Mark Bellamy, Sergeant-at-Arms; Sue Bennett, Sec- retary; Bill Harris. President; Dick Abington, Treasurer; Elaine Bridwell, Vice-President. ROW 1: Pat Fairless, Joyce Dicken, Elaine Brooks, Leona Blakeney, Elaine Bridwell. Barbara Saracini, Nellie Martins, Nancy Kurz, Mary R. Robinson, Sondra Walker. ROW U: Harry Ferguson, Dick Price. Delphine Woodson. Juanita Martins, Rosilda Archibold, Irene Baltimore, Joyce McGruder, Sylvia Spencer, Carol Thies, Glenn Chilton. Bob Price. ROW III: Ray Davis. Hanford Sullivan, Ronny Bristow. Leon Woods, Donald Hover, Mark Bellamy, Jerry Long, Dick Grobe. Kent Drumiller, Dean Culnan, Ray Waggoner, Ray Lynn, Tom Baumgardner. Projectors Club ROOM CAPTAINS: Julian Edwards, Luther Smith, Bill Mayberry, Larry Wilson, Donald Faith, Paul Grobe, Jim Brlckell. OFFICERS: Bill Mayberry, Reporter; Luther Smith, Vice-President; Laura Spencer, Secretary- Treasurer; Larry Wilson, President. ROW I; Richard Godwin, Junior Godwin, Donald Hover, Don Foust. John Plumb, Robert Ernst, John Edwards. ROW II: Joyce Houaman. Carol Soles. Juanita Scofield, Jo Ann Davenport. Mary Anthony, Dixie Hills, Joyce Worley. Alven Romine. Glenn Sconce, Loyd Banger. ROW III: Bill Brown, Kay Eastham, Dick Smith, Larry Foutch, Albert Wisdom. Johnny Hill, J. R. Osburn. Hugh McPheeters, Oliver Barker. ROW IV: Rodger Hartman. Ivan Sheppard. Gaylen Sanders, Lennis Wilson. Johnny Robinson, Gail Kingery, Ed Lemons, Mrs. Bloodworth. Sponsor. 99 Future Farmers of America Our local chapter of the Future Farmers of America is the largest boys' club in our school. Its purpose is to encourage interest in farming among its members. The greatest highlight of this year was the trip by the officers to the National Convention held in Kansas City. OFFICERS: Left to Right: Ray Waggoner, Sentinel; Donald Hover, Treasurer; Mr. Ridge. Sponsor; Luther Smith, Reporter; Mark Bellamy. President; George Fann. Secretary; James A. Godwin, Vice-President. ROW I; Curtis Simmering, Luther Smith, Mark Bellamy, Donald Hover, Jim Smith, Ray Waggoner, Junior Godwin, Carroll Priest, Ray Lynn, George Fann. ROW H: Roy Kenner, Ronald Bumpus, Truman Chatman, BUI Walls. Jim Nelson. Ted Burton. Bob Sanders, Bill Sisk. Charles Funke. Phillip Hyde. ROW HI: Joe Knoles, Marvin Davis, Don Doyle, Richard Scott. Merlin Dobbs, Jerry Head. Paul Diggs. Clyde Chatman. Calvin Chatman. Otis Bryant, Gerald Garrett. ROW IV: Thomas Ovett, Jimmy Maddox, Carlos Emerson, Carl Miller. Gerald Smith, Bill Lake, Vernon 100 Gifford, Sonny Whitt, Bobby Ballew, Fred Greer, Clifford Stucker. Spanish Hey Caballeros! Let s go south of the border with an energetic group of students who endeavor to learn more about our southern neighbors. These senores and senoritas, under the supervision of Mr. Maestas, are students that are taking first or second year Spanish. OFFICERS: Rose Ray, Secretary; Louise Marvel, Treasurer; Mary Hendrickson, Reporter; Laura Ann Snipes, President; Mack Spencer, Vice- President. ROW 1: Lorene Killian, Joyce Webb, Jo Ann Davenport, Ruth Glass. Carolyn Cobb. Laura Snipes. Bernita Lee, Mary Hendrickson, Louise Marvel, Catherine Maske. ROW II: Rosilda Archbold, Marguerite Head, Delphine Woodson, Pat Patterson, Barbara Palmer, Lora Boswell. ROW III: 102 James Maze, Bruce Mason, Roger Hartman, Mack Spencer, Hugh McPheeters. Each year the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portugese present medals to outstanding students of Spanish. In 1954, only 230 medals were awarded to students in the United States. Out of these only two were awarded to students in the state of M issouri. Candidates for the award must rank in the upper one-fourth of Spanish II and must excel in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. Poplar Bluff is proud to certify Catherine Maske and Rose Ray for this award. I; major in pre-nursing. Her many activities include vice-president of the Glee Club, Library Club, Spanish Club, and Science Club. Rosilda Archbold came to P. B. H. S in the fall of 1953. Rosy, as she is known to all her friends, was born in Colon, Panama in 1936. Her subjects this year are Typing I, English III, American History, Hygiene, Biology and Chorus. After graduating. Rosy plans to enter South- west Baptist College at Bolivar, Missouri, to i We have certainly enjoyed having Rosy with us these past two years. Best of luck to a won- derful girl. 103 LEFT TO RIGHT: Ralph Foust, Elaine Brooks, Barbara Morgan, Laura Spencer, Joyce Worley, Shirley Mansfield, Barbara Vick, Barbara Vaughn, Larry Foutch. Student Writers’ Club The Student Writers' Club offers students an opportunity to do creative writing for the fun of it and to en- courage those who are interested in a possible career in professional w r iting. OFFICERS: Larry Foutch, President; Joyce Worley, Vice-President; Joyce Williams, Treas- urer; Barbara Vick, Secretary. ROW I: Carolyn Epps. Donna Jeffries. Jeanette Frey. Laura bpencer, Pat Fairless, Carol Cureton, Mary Shattuck, Sue Schmerbauch. ROW II: Betty Stovall, Lura Patterson, Pat Patterson, Helen Templeton, Jo Ann Davenport, Scotty Cotrell, Sondra Walker. ROW III: Margaret Greer, Jane Anderson, Marianne Shackleford, Connie Brewington, Lora Boswell, Melva Tate. Janet Jarboe. ROW IV: Bob Hodge. Don Phillips, Don Foust, Wally Howerd, Sandra Greer, Jim Mcpheeters. ROW V: Nathan Pillow, Gene Wicks, Edgar Buchmann, Don Hover, Darrell Lucas, Bill Mayberry. Speech Club “Speech For Use' is the motto of the Speech Club, one of the liveliest organizations at P. B. H. S� The activities of this group are varied and interesting. Guest speakers, entertainment, and a spring banquet were among the major activities during the year. OFFICERS: Carolyn Epps, President; Bob Hodge, Parliamentariafi; Sondra Welker, Secretary; Donna Jeffries, Vice-President; Pat Fairless, Treasurer. ROW I: Jackie Johnson, Emma Ruth Cavness, Betty Rushin, Lora Lee Armes, Janette Frey, Karen Sparkman. Mary Hedges, Dorothy Perkins, Catherine Maske, Joyce Dicken, Jo Ann Davenport. Linda Berry. Luella Casey. Shirley Davis. Frankie Willingham, Gail Hartwell, Lois Gowen. Ruth Ann Barton, Joetta Zumwalt, Rose Marie Nicolini. ROW II: Kay Saracini, Deanna Mussell, Joyce Webb. Sandra Myers, Eunice Hodapp. Dorothy Powell, Mary E. Pigg. Peggy Wilson. Barbara Kimberlin, Sue Campbell, Laura Spencer. Barbara Palmer. Geraldine Smith, Leona Blakeney, Jean Ross, Nancy Henderson, Margaret Hammons, Juanita Scofield, Judy Green, Barbara Woods, Sandra Gall Ian. ROW IU: Janet Jarboe, Judy Thom, Anna Sue Hall, Sandra Costin, Mary Anthony, Carol Crowell, Linda Spivey, Carol Thies, Betty South, Pat Haynes, Pat Desgranges, Delphine Woodson, Barbara Taylor, Kay Lynn, Carolyn Anspach, Dora Osborn, Doris Wheeling, Sue Shearon, Melva Tate, Lavada Woodiel. Mulettes As the hands' of the cheer- leaders move, a loud chorus of voices arise in a spirited cheer. For miles around you will know that the P. B. H. S« Mulettes are supporting their team. Whether the weather be 50 above or 50 below, you will always find the cheerleaders and Mulettes pushing our team to victory at bas- ketball or football games. When they aren't cheering, they are learn- ing new yells. WOW! What an ener- getic bunch! OFFICERS: Left to Right: Sue Bennett, Treasurer: Delphine Woodson, Vice-Presi- dent, Joyce Dicken, President: Betty Rushin, Secretary; Joetta Zumwalt, Reporter. Future Teachers of America One of the newest clubs in our school, the local chapter of the Future Teachers of America, is also one of the most active. Its membership is composed of students who plan to become teachers. Through teaching in elementary schools, the students gained experience for the future. C. OFFICERS: Catherine Mtike, Secretary- Tretiurer; Delphine Woodson. President; Sondra Gallian, Vice-President; Janet Frey, Reporter. ■r'ii % i A ROW I: Martha Holland. Judy Sanders. Eveleen Whitwell. Barbara Albertson. ROW II: Mary R. Robinson, Janet Frey. Delphine Woodson, Catherine Maske, Juanita Martins. Jane Walt. June Evans. Phyllis Brooks, Luella Casey. Pat Haynes. ROW III: Sondra Gallian. Ray Waggoner. Joe Blue. Gerald Garrett. Mark Bellamy. Vernon Gifford. Dean Gilford. Rose Ray.________________ ROW I; Wanda Ubclein. Franca Hargrave, Mary Robinson. Louise Henthorn. Alice Brooks. Dot Permenter, Betty Batson. Ruth Hester. Irene Baltimore. Mary Johnson. Roberta Nash. ROW II: Thomas Strenful. Kenneth Story. Stuart Stevens, Roy Sullivan. Joe Griffith. Floyd Ray. Bill Bennett, Clifford Crews, Bill Blackburn. D. 0. Club Buz-z-z! Click! “Yes?” “Mr. Jones is here to see you.” “May I help you?” Sometime in the future, the business-minded members of the Diversified Occupations program hope to gain positions such as those illustrated above. Through employ- ment in selling or service type oc- cupation, these students learn to adapt to their own lives the motto, “Live and Learn.” OFFICERS: Stuart Stevens. President; Willis Smith. Sergeant-at-Arms; Bob McManis, Vice-President. Eugene Whitt. Secretary and Reporter; Ramona Rhodes, I Qg Treasurer. D. 0. Club Under the guidance of Mrs. Metz, Mr. Berryman, and Mr. Hobbs, the organization has many social activities during the year. One of the outstanding events is the Employer- Employee Banquet. ROW I: Kenneth Pepmlller. Sue Bennett. Pat Palmer. Sandra Spivey. Ramona Rhode� , Connie Brewington. Carol Ann Cureton. Hazel Greer, Eugena Whitt. Betty Hall. Velma Robinson. Vernon Porch. Raymond Tavlor. ROW 11: Jack Hunot. Shirley Walker. Glenda Stucker. Shirley Graham. Anni� Wilson. Mary R. Robinson. Shirley Gould. Bonnie Jackson. Mary Lou Bryan. Marjorie Greer. Jane Worley. Lyle Jett. Carl Clanahan. ROW HI: Eldon Harris. Darrell Lucas. Bob Schalk, George Christian. Bob Bailey, Carl Fry. Bob McGonigal. Leon Dickey. Darrell Duffy. Eddie Armes. Arvll Cattron. Jim Batson. Jimmy Burkett. Ronnie Beights. Bill Vinson. Paul Heifner, Robert McManus. Eddie Walton. r Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization which is made up of students who have taken Home Economics. It strives to promote more interest in Home Economics and family life. OFFICERS: Delphine Woodson, President; Mrs. Wedel, Sponsor; Joetta Zumwalt, Song Leader; Pat Desgranges. Historian and Re- porter; Elaine Bridwell. Vice-President; Joyce Dicken, Treasurer; Jane Walt, Parliamen- tarian; Mrs. Penn, Sponsor. ROW I: Elaine Bridwell, Ruth Glass, Melba Hendrickson, Linda Berry, Linda Spivey, Mary Hedges, Eunice Hodapp, Rosetta Christian. Mary Johnson, Kay Lynn. ROW II: Lois Gowen. Joyce Williams, Bonnie Hicks, Doris Hill, Dorothy McClellan, Lenora Baumgardner, Delane Bradely. Dorothy Hover, Nancy Bellamy. ROW III: Barbara Vick, Evelyn York. Carolyn Anspach, Melva Tate. Barbara Taylor. Garnell Larmie. Delores McCelian. Shirley Berry, Delphine Woodson. Jean Ross. Imogene Jewell. ROW IV: Cassie Crow, Barbara Redford. Reba Hays. Judy Hays, Mary Reed. Mary Jo Knoppe, Pat Desgranges, Joetta Zumwalt. Phara Lee Willis. Bonnie Ivy. Jane Walz. Catherine Maske, Frankie Willingham. ROW V: Nancy Krus. Trudy Ramsey. Judy W under lick, Mable Thorn. Sandra Myers. Deanna Mussell. Jeanette Hahn. Carol Crowell, Luella Casey, Dorothy Powell, Joyce Dicken. Pauline Brown. Gail Hartwell, Barbara Mayo. ROW VI: Geraldine Smith. Betty Rushin. Peggy Wilson, Wanda Uebelein, Diana Dixon. Judy Thorn. Kathleen 110 Ry «- Joyce Worley. Havis Fulton. Mildred Macom, Shirley Huson. uc b rOV 113 Football Queen CAROLYN EPPS Attendants UESS p A pA STUDENT MANAGERS Harry Thacker, Bud Gray Assistant Coach Wallace “Wally Hicks Head Coach Clarence “Dutch’ Wyatt Co-Captains 114 RICKY NICOLIN1 First Team All Conference Third Team All State JOHN HOLLAND First Team All Conference Honorable Mention All State The Line The Backs 115 BILL WILLIAMS-Senior Center BOB HODGE-Senior Quarterback JOHN HOLLAND-Senior Guard CLYDE ESSARY-Senior Fullback BILL CLARK-Senior RAY BRYAN-Senior JERRY McNAMEE-Senior 1 1 Gu rd End End HOWELL GREER-Senior Guard JIM KING-Jumor Halfback RAYMOND KINKEAD-Jumor Tackle BUD BRACE-Junior Fullback CHARLES SEL t EDGE-Junior Tackle PAUL ROBERTS-Junior Halfback BOB ENSM1NGER-Junior Halfback DON HALL-Junior Halfback 117 DON BUMGARDNER-Junior End JIM MARVEL-Sophomore Tackle JERRY ARANT-Sophomore End DOWN THORN TON-Sophomore Guard ii CHARLES COX-Sophomo r «• 1| Quarterback O. C. N IS WON GER-Sophomore Fullback KEN RUSH1N-Sophomore Tackle THE BENCH BILL LaFON-Freshman End The Mules started their 1954 gridiron season by winning four of the first five ball games and losing only to the state's top team, then they suffered four defeats in a row. The last loss was a heartbreaker to Cairo. The team displayed good football in defeating a strong Cape Central eleven on Thanksgiving Day. They ended the season with a 5 5 record. During the season the Mules showed some fine football and the outlook for next year is bright. Ensminger drives across for a TD. Hall closes in for a tackle. Kinkead brings down Cape ball carrier. Roberts carrying the mail . Brace makes a vain attempt to knock down pass. Two good blocks pave the way for a touchdown. Mary Hendrickson snd her escort. Buddy Godwin, following the crowning ceremony st home- coming basketball game- Left are Janet Jarboe and her escort. Nathan pillow. Right are Betty 122 Stovall and her escort, Jim Kimberlin. Basketball Home-coming Royalty Queen MARY HENRICKSON DICK ABINGTON-Senior Guard Basketball BUDDY GODWIN-Senior Forward DON EMERY-Junior Guard DON STILLEY-Senior Center 126 JOHN HUNT-Jumor Gua rd Lettermen LARRY TAYLOR-Semor Center JIM KIMBER LIN-Senior Forward 127 Basketball “B” Team ROW I: Jim King. Bill Brown. O. C. Niswonger. Roger Baldwin. Jerry Miller. ROW 11: Bud Cray, Charlie Cox. Ralph Pittman. Richard Smith. Bill Lafon. ROW HI: Ronald Berry. Ronald Hines, Howard Spencer. Donnell Johnson. Aubrey Patterson. Season’s Results P. B. High Point Man Dec. 7 Here P. B. - - 56 Cairo 54 Kimberlln- -21 Dec. 14 There P. B. . . 52 Lilbourn -50 Harris --21 Dec. 17 Here P. B. . - 55 Bismarck -- -46 Cradle---- --24 Jan. 4 There P. B. - - 70 Kennett -55 Crad ic --22 Jan. 7 Here P. B. - - 67 Caruther sville- -54 Cradle---- --15 Jan. 11 There P. B. -- 59 Doniphan------ -57 Cradle---- --29 Jan. 14 There P. B. -- 62 Jackson------- -48 Cradic ---- --22 Jan. 17 Here P. B. . - 34 Malden-------- .36 Cradle---- Jan. 25 Here P. B. - - 40 Dexter-------- AS Cradic-•-• --21 Jan. 2 8 There P. B. -- 73 Cape---------- Kimberlln- --26 Feb. 1 Here P. B. -- 74 Doniphan------ 60 Kimberlln- --20 Feb. 4 Here P. B. -- 69 Bayless 64 Cradic---. --23 Feb. 8 There P. B. - - 66 Charleston---- -61 Kimberlln- --22 Feb. 11 There P. B. - - 70 Van Buren ■ 54 Cradle---- Feb. 15 There P. B. .. Sikeston- Feb. 18 Here P. B. -- Cape JACKSON INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS December 8- 11 First Place Poplar Bluff Second Place Jackson Third Place Malden POPLAR BLUFF INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS January 19-22 First Place Poplar Bluff Second Place Jackson Third Place Sikeston JOHN HUNT-Junior BOB HODGE-Senior 129 Summary’54 Track Season The Mules track team found it rough going as far as winning meets were concerned. The only trophy that was received was for first place in the mile relay which we won at Kennett. Poplar Bluff played host to three meets. They were: Night Relays Poplar Bluff Invitational Big Eight Conference Lettermen who graduated were: William Barker, Eugene LeGrand, Bob Stovall, Edwin Harris, Charles Rainwater, and John Stout. Student Managers: Don Foust and George Shadle. I Helping Hands Dear Reader: Our yearbook would not have been possible but for the busi- nessmen and friends who have placed ads herein. Why not show them our appreciation by patronizing them first? The Bluii Stati Baumgardner Oil Company Complete Auto Body Service King Cope Body Shop Spring Highway 67 North Phone 4977 Chilton King, Home Phone 3 753 Bill Cope, Home Phone 4161 Poplar Bluff, Missouri Good LucH, Seniors . A. Parker Tire Company Goodrich Tires Phone 3938 Earl Baumgardner 114 1 Vine Street THILMAN ELECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRICAL WIRING WIRING SUPPLIES AND LIGHTING FIXTURES 411 Vine Street Poplar Bluff, Mo. Dial 2938 Toellner Bakery Cruce Pontiac Sales BAMBY BREAB “Dollar for Dollar You Can’t Beat A Pontiac” Phone 3135 307 North 5th Phone 9636 Highway 67 South 133 Compliments Of F. W. Woolworth Co. Air-Conditioned For Your Comfort Compliments Of GARFINKEL'S Shoes Pettigen Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Compliments Of Tiny's Studio Quality Portraits 360 North Main Dial 4536 Poplar Bluff, Missouri fteituk Popular Styles Popular Prices FORD TRACTOR SALES FRIEDMAN’S Maude St. Highway 67 N. Poplar Bluff, Missouri Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Kater Inn “Home Of Fine Foods” Highway 67 South rDinssCo! Poplar Bluff, Missouri A Graduated Mule Jim parkin, Owner Mills Iron Supply Standard Hatchery Arkansas Traveler Boats Standard Quality Baby Chicks Mercury Outboard Motors Poultry Equipment Fairbanks Morse Water Systems Phone 2 62 8 423 Broadway 425 South Broadway Phone 3616 135 137 Compliments Of Wilson Furniture Company Home Furnishings - Hardware - Home Appliances At Prices You Can Afford Phone 2233 413-419 Vine Compliments Of EXCLUSIVE fl i Caldwell Cleaners 204 South Main I ) I Highest Quality Dry Cleaning ( )rV LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR Phono 3210 Phone 3 617 Poplar Bluff, Missouri Belknap Drug Congratulations and Best Wishes, Seniors Prescriptions, Cosmetics, Fountain Corner Main and Poplar Sugar Creek Creamery Co. Dial 4638 Phone 3323 Poplar Bluff, Missouri 400 South 5th Standard Oil Products H. D. Marler, Agent Phone 3219 Poplar Bluff, Missouri 138 Compliments Of Corrigan Insurance Agency James V. Corrigan, Owner Congratulations, Seniors Hy-McWilliams Furniture Co. Maytag - Kelvinator - Furniture Congratulations, Seniors Coca-Cola Bottling Company 421-2 7 Pine Boulevard 139 Compliments of THe Old Reliable BANK OF POPLAR BLUFF Since 1886 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation THE ALLEN GARNER CHEVROLET CO. “FIRST IN SERVICE...BECAUSE WE PUT SERVICE FIRST” 1000 Block West Pine Phone 5771 Poplar Bluff, Missouri CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS from MISSOURI UTILITIES COMPANY Jk A Citizen Wherever We Serve” dliyfi Quality Commercial nritiny Dial 3036 Skzj$DAjcL--------- PRINTING COMPANY LETTERPRESS • OFFSET 907 N. Main • Poplar Bluff, Mo. 142 Clowe Insurance Agency Insure To Be Secure Dial 2437 109 North Main Flowers OPPERMANN By Phone 6416 North Main At Broadway Poplar Bluff, Missouri Best Wishes to the SENIORS from BARNES GROCER COMPANY Board of Public Works Operating Municipal Lighting and Water Systems Office: 301 South Main Phone 5749 Congratulations Seniors! Baumgart Motor Company Dodge-Plymouth Dealer Highway 60 Downtown Call 5769 Poplar Bluff, Missouri The Emporium Joe Saracini, Manager Southeast M issouri's Best Pool and Snooker Parlor Clothes Last Longer Colors Are Brighter With 4BS3333iSr O. C. Liles, Owner Bill Liles, Manager 3 09 South Broadway Poplar Bluff, Missouri Irby's Market The Triangle Store With The Square Deal Main At Broadway Phone 5705 Poplar Bluff Missouri Roberts Plumbing Heating Co. 315 North Broadway Phone 2517 Poplar Bluff, Missouri Jett's Paint Wallpaper 203 North Main Street Phone 9611 Stanley Cleaners Laundry Phone 5789 5th At Oak Street Poplar Bluff, Missouri 146 For The Best In Men’s Clothing O’NEAL CLOTHING COMPANY Home Of Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes Joe Wiseman and Sons. Inc. 6th and Park Phone 5725 Poplar Bluff, Missouri Frosty Drive Inn Malts and Sandwiches Phone 9500 Highway 60 East 213 South Main Miller Tractor Implement Compliments Of Co. parts and Service Compliments Of Use Blakeney’s Vitamin D Homogenized Milk Phone 2534 Scott's Caie and Court Frank Swank 24-Hour Service Highway 67 South 3019 - Phones - 9932 147 Compliments Of We Are Interested In our Community Member Of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Poplar Bluff, Missouri Snider s Compliments Of Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Imperial Milling Company 111 North Main Dial 3410 Phone 2339 Poplar Bluff, Missouri 448 Cherry BEST WISHES Helen's Beauty Salon TO ALL Complete Beauty Care Bluii City Motors Phone 3777 Phone 4024 1323 Maud E. C. Robinson Lumber Co. Compliments 1138 Vine Street Of Phone 9601 SAMPLE SHOE STORE Overbey Furniture Co. Since 1912 The Home Of Good Furniture Phone 2536 Dial 3416 402 South 5th Street 401 Vine Street Priest Flower Shop Flowers For Your Every Need CUT FLOWERS POTTED PLANTS Barron Road Phone 4562 Compliments Of V Jim Hogg's Super Market grl DIAL 9696 Your Nation-Wide Food Store Radio Controlled Prompt 24-Hour Service BAGBY RADIO CAP 842 Pine Boulevard Mo-Poc Platform Phone 5754 CHAS-MiH33LBR(0 Ditch Road Lin In Poplar Bluff It’s Greer Croy Fitch FUNERAL SERVICE Grade A Wallace N. Fitch Phil A. Leuckel Homogenized-Pasteurized Milk Dial 2718 366 College - Phone 9666 3 07 South 5th 151 Congratulations, Seniors Doctors Hospital, Inc. Kneibert Clinic F. JL. KNEIBERT, M. D. A. D. MARKEL, M. D. FRED J. BIGGS, JR., M. D. A. C- PARKER, JR., M. D. R. C. ENGELHARDT, M. D. M. R. BARBOUR, M. D. 62 1 Pine Boulevard Phone 4645 Poplar Bluff, Missouri Shop At Sears and Save Wests Sears-Roebuck Co. Flower Shop and Order Office Greenhouses Dial 9621 2217 West Maud Street Phones: Day 2 135 or 2 122 2 16 South Main Poplar Bluff, Missouri W. A. Garrison SINCLAIR PRODUCTS Goodyear Tires Phone 2 12 0 Missouri Congratulations Compliments Of F rom Walker - Pierce Grocery Stovall's Store 4 04 Vine Street Dial 2822 Phone 3 72 7 We Deliver Sharp Motor Company Look To Olds For All That’s New! Telephone 9616 100 Pine Boulevard Poplar Bluff, Missouri 154 Compliments Of Congratulations! To The 1955 Senior Class The Jewelry Center Of Poplar Bluff THE CONNIE SHOP The House Of Insured Sam - Mary - Bob - Carol Diamonds, Fine Silver Phone 2312 Crystal and China 115 South Main Compliments Phillips 66 Products Of Harry's Barber Shoppe 8© Harry Bennett, Proprietor Tony Saracini Congratulations Pruitt's Dairy Creme Malts - Sundaes - Shakes Graber’s Bar-B-Ques Satisfaction Guaranteed Phone 2117 155 Congratulations and Best Wishes To The Graduates Of 1955 PORTER-DEWITT CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Established 1934 Contractors and Engineers ■ KILL INTKOftITY AND ftCSPONSiaiUTY “Built By Contract 157 Poplar Bluff, Missouri Hickory House Restaurant and Service Station “Where Good Food and Good People Meet” Telephone 2973 - 341 1 Highway Junction 60 and 67 North Phone 9758 H. H. Jr. 622 pine Boulevard Poplar Bluff, Missouri i Compliments Of Pruitt Glass Paint Co. Tri-State Radio Supply Pittsburgh Paints And Glass Products Ditzler Automotive Finishes Highway 60 East Dial 2 82 1 Brasco Store Front Metals Highway 60 East Dial 2 82 0 Poplar Bluff, Missouri Southeastern Grocer Co., Inc. 2nd Cedar Streets “Dinner Party” and “Reliance” Brands Finer Foods For Finer Folks Congratulations A P Food Store Best Wishes r lqde Reed mnns store Poplar Bluff, Missouri Outfitters To Mankind Phone 24 10 158 MR U SERVICE LEE IMPLEMENT COMPANY VanDover Motor Co. Rooms, Cabins, Cafe Poplar Bluff, Missouri Wallace Parkin Sons WATER WELL DRILLING Residential pump Well Service Since 1900 Highway 67 N. Call 9613 159 Dear Senior Class of 1955: My best wishes and congratulations as one old ‘‘Grad” to all of you new ones. Morrison L. Clevelan Clevlen Insurance Agency 310Vine Street Phone 4664 “It Is Wise To Insure” The Rodgers Operating RODGERS THEATRE CRITERION THEATRE P B DRIVE IN THEATRE RODGERS DRUG STORE Compliments Of (STANDARD) V Pete's Standard Service Station Atlas Tires, Batteries, Accessories Broadway and Pine STEVENS JEWELRY Borth's Drug Store Corner Main and Vine Both Grade and High School Students Have Been Coming To The Corner Of Main and Vine For SCHOOL SUPPLIES For Over Forty Years BORTH’S WALGREEN DRUG STORE You Are Always Welcome Penneys Always First Quality! 207 South Main Phone 2022 Building Materials 163 Compliments Of LUCY LEE HOSPITAL J. W. McPheeters, Sr., M. D. J. W. McPheeters, Jr., M. D. J. R. Loughead, M. D. PIGGIE HOGG’S SUPER MARKET 9th UMaude Ph° « 9676 Raymond Hogg Producer's Dairy Highway 67 South Phone 4594 distributors of DARICRAFT Forbridge Feed Produce Company Phone 2423 5th Henderson 165 Snider’s COMPLIMENTS OF 1 Franr-( trellI A. G. Super Market AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 5701 Western Auto Associate The One Stop Food Center Store Home Owned By 220 East Pine Boulevard Phone 2737 T. C. Allen Son 3 06-8 South Main Phone 2 716 POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI Poplar Bluff, Missouri ZADNICK AUTO SALES Frigidaire - Maytag RCA Radio Biggest Little Lot in Town 3419 Fields - McCarthy Best Wishes Sales - Service - Satisfaction We Specialize In All Types Of Harold Brase Hairdressing and Cosmetology Phone 3 83 8 Yvonne Beauty Shoppe Residence Phone 3607 815 Pine Boulevard Dial 34 18 Poplar Bluff, Missouri 167 YOUR YEARBOOK PRINTED AND BOUND BY WALSWORTH BROTHERS MARC ELINE, MISSOURI HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ANNUALS MISSOURI REPRESENTATIVE--RUSH JOHNSON, JR. 905 NORTH KANSAS AVENUE MARCELINE, MISSOURI