Roodhouse Community High School - Railroader Yearbook (Roodhouse, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1942 volume:

si 4 Nw- ' nuummnfrcnwgn :anew-1 an . Ei Il li 'i N 3 i I E 'x i .rr 'p s 1 'a I f L 5 r -I RAILROADER VOLUME NINETEEN PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY TWO ROODHOUSE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ROODHOUSE, ILLINOIS. if 'A' i' DEDICATION In behalf of the Lieutenants of 1942, we dedicate this 1942 Railroader to an officer who entered our Camp the same year we became privates. After faithfully serving three years as a constant friend and adviser, he was honorably discharged and became an officer of the White Hall regiment. Although he is not with us now, We are proud to acknowledge his leadership and cheerful cooperation. For his lasting service as an officer of the staff, we bestow this honor on Major Joseph A. Rockenbach. Two UFOREWORDH MARCH For the theme of our yearbook, we have chosen the draft idea. We compare our four years of high school to a draft term. Throughout this book, the first year students will be called pri- vates. They advance from a private to a corporal the second year. The third year they become sergeants. Their senior year they are ready to receive their commissions. Our faculty members, various school activities, and athletic teams, have also been given military significance throughout the book. We present this book to the student body, fac- ulty, and friends of Roodhouse High School that they may Remember Pearl Harbor and the Class of '42. 'A' 'A' 'A' LOYALTY SONG We're loyal to you, U.S.A., We'll always be true, U.S.A., We'll back you to stand against the best of any land For we know you have sand, U.S.A. RAH! RAH! So smash that blockade, U.S.A., Go crashing ahead, U.S.A., Our men are our fame protectors, on boys for we expect A victory from you, U.S.A. Three l e fm W, , L S J' ' 'ii4. 1iIlf.',Z'l' iii'-11, 'SlfX1'Is.:illf 'l'f.',l',klf.g.J1'fQfTT,2'1f3-', lf.lSR,1'il'fZFIl3.t iS ' 'l' W'li'W r RAILROADER'S WAR-TIME PRESS Editor-in-Chief Kenneth Steelman Assistant Editor Frank Hopkins Class Editor Betty Anthony Activity Editor . Marie Dean Snapshot Editor Grace Whitworth Joke Editor Lorraine Jackson Sports Editor .... Jack Tennill Business Managers . Eileen Jackson, Virginia Bilger Typists . . . Betty Fry, Kathryne Langley Faculty Adviser . . . Beatrice Flori The art was contributed by Jesse Bower, Joe Dawdy and Wiley Garrison. Four H i 1 g .Lg 7 QE' LDEEFBSNSBS M, 1 M 1 WL 40 . Y A, 3 WW i 5 3 325? 4 I y N' 1 DSIZIMPS R + 1 n ,, .,.. ,,. r .., , 1 l ' F 4 ,' Y I' Q I ' + H L -ii., gg jg i f1f,5x 4 f ig' f 'wif 7 QQ fi? i f'.g. 2VfS5E'fF5we1':'f? PERSCDNNEL CF CAMP ROODHGUSE standing school. GENERAL H. D. BARR, M.A. Teachers' College Columbia University Superintendent, General Science LIEUTENANT-GENERAL THELMA C. WILKINSON, M.A. Northwestern University Principal Latin, Speech, American Literature lt is loyalty to worth-while traditions that make an out- II. D. BARR. 'A' ir 'A' A wise general who said, An army fights as it thinks, perhaps thought of ldnivr- son who said, A great soul will be strong to live as well as strong to think. 'l'. WILKINSON. 'kit BOARD OF EDUCATION The citizens of Roodhouse, owing to conditions important enough to warrant a 4-year draft term, have elected a war cabinet. The duties of this group are to commission higher officers thire teachersj, to set forth rules for the selection and rejection of draftees, etc. We, as service men of Roodhouse High School, are proud of the labors of this board and wish to extend our heartiest thanks and appreciation to them. V President, l+1l.Ml'IR JESSE HAWK, EUGENE LOWELL pmqp HOUSEMAN SR., Secretzu'y RAWLINS Rl+JlCVl'I l3ATTlfIRSlIIflLI, '55, Six MAJOIU MASON CAMPBELL li00llllUl'Sl'I, IIIINOIS. lKl.A.. lInix'1-rsity of Illinois. lllslory, l'.l'I1l., Uoaivli. Colm-s lim-in him froin lu-ing as ilry :is most L':1muls . CAPTAIN NAOMI EDWARDS lJlfli'A'l'l'll. ILLINOIS. ILA., .lzuncs Millikin I'nivci'sity Music. l'niI'orins makes hex' heart 'l lnp'. MAJOR JOSEPH ROCKENBACH t'l!YS'l'AL l.AlilC, ILLINOIS l!.IC1l., N1n'th4-rn Illinois Stalin' 'l'v:n-ln-rs' l'olli-gi-1 GITIKIIIIIIC Slnill-nl l'm1lm- l'nix'i-rsiiy. Malin-in:itii-s, Social Science, Asst, Uouvll. lim-vzillsv of his Iionoralhle dis- 4'li:li1.::-, hi- will allways he wol- K'ilIIIl'll.H CAPTAIN R. Ii. UNDERVVOOD l'1'l l'Slf'll'Zl.l1, ILLINOIS. ILA., I'lllYL'I'-SIIIVIQIUIISQ tlrznl- nzite Studi-nt Missouri l'ni- versity. Pliysivs, III1liiIl'Ill1llIl'S. 'l'imv ripi-ns vverytliing. N0 mam is horn wise. 'lf CAMP INSTRUCTORS CAPTAIN' NELLE MULDROW COLLINS PICRRY, MISSOl'IiI. li.S., Northvust Missouri Stulo 'l'v:u'l1v1's' Collvifep Grzidiizlte Student University of Mis- souri. 'l'ypiniI, Sliorthnml. Iioolclu-1-pim.r. I'. Eml. 'l'lu-i'e's somm-thing: about :1 soliliel' that guts them. CAPTAIN BEATRICE FLORI NICXVTON. ILLINOIS. M.S., Vnivorsity of Illinois. Chemistry, Biology, General Science. Cam a, woman he full of ideas? VVelI, she VVJIS und we usvd them. MAJOR OPAL STORY ROODIIOPSE, ILLINOIS, RA.. Illinois Colleizez Grziduute Student XVRISIIIIIHIUII I'nivor- sity. ldnizlisli, Ain't fishing: :I strumro holihy for ai. woman of hui' knowl- udgm-'? FIRST LIEUTENANT MARION LOCHER OLIVER IIOODIIOVSIG, ILLINOIS. llrown's Business l'oIle1.:'v. School Soc'l'ctz1ry. About timu fin' :i promotion for I'1'ivutc Bob Oliver. Mzijor-Officer who has held his commission for more than one year in Fort Roodhouse. 'CZl.Di18IIl-OIIICBI' who received his commission into Fort Roodhouse in fall of '41. Seven DRAFTED! Top Row: l,. Pilkington, t'ruwc-, J. XYoodall. l':irmez1n, Rico. I.. Day, ll. Sue-m'o1'. lit-nm-r. Gnntermun. llrzxlmin, lt. 1'ilkini.:ton, Il. Vinyard, llli-lClroy. Strung, IC. Smith. li. Scott. J ' 'llltl'l'l' .ir. . I S4-vom! low: Mr, llnrr. Anlvisvri lil. Imwdy. M4'l'lonning. ililln-land, R. Donn. M, l ol'f.:ilrsun, il. l s-l'p.:'1lsoii. A. Ilznllnlwl, ll. NVhilwortl1, M. Smith. P. S1lL'lll'UI', li. Hess. l.. lqlllllilllll, June-s l nm lui xvlliltdllild, . ' lluttoni Row: i'r:uiu, XYolfc, ll. Smith, Z. l'ollui'cl, V. Hushain, Howns, H. Adkins. ll. lit-ss, Hicks, l. l'ollurml. Ii. ll:u'ns-r, l'l'im'o. M. Simmons. Xl'oodson, M'c'Vm-igh, lit-tu Jzlvkson. PERPLEXITIES OF THE BUCK PRIVATES On September third, the year of nine- teen hundred and forty-one, sixty-seven Buck Privates entered Fort Roodhouse, starting one of the most enjoyable and worthwhile years of our army training. At first everything was new to us, and it may have seemed rather confusing to some of the draftees who were not used to the conduction of the army regulations. Soon we overcame that fear of starting into something new, and we began to acquire some of the knowl- edge that comes from the study and consideration of books. We have learned many useful things through the help of General Barr, our commanding of- ficer, and our teachers, who have been so patient and willing to help us. After a few Weeks of army life, we elected officers as follows: President, Peggy Spencerg vice-president, Edward Dawdyg secretary, Jimmie Woodallg treasurer, Earl Smith. Under the lead- ership of our teachers, advisers, and army officers we are striving for a bet- ter and more perfect standard of train- mg. Eight Before we realized it, those dreaded semesters were upon us. As is the usual custom we were compelled to burn a little midnight oil in preparing for the examinations which would reveal what we had really accomplished the first eighteen weeks. Most everyone came through with flying colors and new hope for a successful year. Many of the Buck Privates are mem- bers of the football and basketball teams, helping to bring about a suc- cessful season for the years of forty- one and forty-two. Several of the girls belong to the different Organizations, including the Glee Club, T Club, and the G. A. A. We, the Buck Privates, hope to ac- complish many things throughout our army career and make ours one of the most illustrious companies ever to be commissioned from the Roodhouse reg- iment. Peggy Spencer. PROMOTED! CAPERS OF THE coRPoRALs We, the so-called Buck Privates , a group of fifty-five draftees and volun- teers were accepted into Fort Rood- house on September third, nineteen forty, in an effort to increase our book of knowledge and to acclaim new achievements. Some of our Comrades were missing from our group, but there were many new faces and characters with which to get acquainted. A few of us were lucky enough to escape K. P. duty. Major Story, our Company ad- viser, called a meeting and we elected as our officers the following: Presi- dent, Russell Bushnell, vice-president, Jesse Scott, secretary, Betty Davis, treasurer, William Gene Lewis. During our year we enjoyed both a party and picnic. Many Buck Privates took part in the Glee Club, T Club, G.A.A. and var- ious athletics. One Private was in the cast of June Mad , the play given by the Camp. In the fall of nineteen hundred forty- one we returned to Fort Roodhouse, feeling a little superior, now that we were corporals. At our first meeting we elected for president, Gene Holmes, vice-president, Ebert Ferguson, sec- retary, Bob Bradshaw, treasurer, Betty Davis. Lieutenant General Wilkinson and Major Campbell were our company advisers. We had a party and everyone present had a nice time. A large number of corporals took part in all activities, T Club, Glee Club, G. A. A. and sports. There were always many corporals gathered where there was any excitement, such as a football or basketball game. We are looking forward to the time when we will be Sergeants and Lieu- tenants. We all hope we can accom- plish, in camp, as much as other com- missioned companies. ANDREA NEBERGALL. 'Pop Row: lI2lllll2lflll'4l, D. Little, lN'lPQlIOVVll, E. Ford. Todd, J. Scott, XVills, XV. Smith, MlIb6l'l'1'. luilI'illl. I.in-svxifn-lt. XV. G. ln-wis, limdslmw. Summers. Ii. Marsh. llilniorv, IJ. Moore. Si-vom! How: Mrs, Wilkinson, Adviser, ll. Woudeill, M. llznrp, Hudson, 'l'. Sitton, R. Balshnm, liouisv Jan-kson. l. liullurd, Laine, Meaulors, Andrews. lluslmoll. IC. l t'l'1.YllI'S0ll, Holmes, XYllkillson. liotluni Row: Na-lwl':.:':lll. lhuodlioiisv. XV. J. lu-wis. Gozlvln-l', M:u'sh:1ll, lluvis, li1ll'll0I', R. Moore, Nonroi-, Revs, Akers, Sawyer. W. Jackson, F. Anthony, M. Hzlllzml. Nine DON'T FRET DEAR, JUST ONE MORE YEAR -W- 'l'op Row: Clark, Stone, Admiro, Tipps. Connors, May, Knoth, R. Smith. K. Jackson. Neal, VVhitney, Strawmatt, Plahn. J. England.. Young. XV. Little. Hur-klin, 0. D. Harp, Allen. Second Row: Mr. llnderwoml. Adviserg J. Adkins, NVil4l, XV. Spencer, Hail. Ilnrms, C. Smith. liustin, Preston.. R. Silton. Gibbons. Snead, Florence. XV. Marsh. lNl4-Gee. Camp. Bottom Row: Madcliox, V. Scott, D. Simmons, Magner, Northrop, Thompson, Copley. Manley. lluvens Muster' J. Gili re Tue' E. C1 btI'6 C. Garner A. P0l'l Mi Mildrow. . , s s, no , y, a 9 , y 5. ss 1 Adviser. SHINDIGS OF THE SERGEANTS In the fall of 1939, seventy-one draftees enrolled as Buck Privates with the hopes of having a successful year, and contributing something to Fort Roodhouse. The following officers were elected: Bob Neal, president, Lena Mae Havens, vice-president, Maxine Copley, treasurer, and Tommy Young, secre- tary. Major Opal Story acted as our commanding officer. We also had a large number of boys out for athletics. Our girls participated in extra-curri- ular activities such as Glee Club, G. A. A. and Speech Work. When we became corporals, we felt quite pleased that we were no longer Buck Privates . We elected the fol- lowing officers: Calvin Smith, presi- dent, Bob Neal, vice-president, Lena Mae Havens, treasurer, and Chloe Garner, secretary. That year we were T911 under the supervision of Major Rus- sell Storey. Again we were well repre- sented in sports. In the fall of 1941, fifty-two students entered Fort Roodhouse for the third time. It was with great pride that we realized we were now Sergeants. Our commanding officers were Captains Muldrow and Underwood. We elected the following officers: Kenneth Jack- son, presidentg Tom Snead, vice-presi- dent, Bud Plahn, secretaryg and Leon- ard McGee, treasurer. Four of the first five on the basketball squad were Ser- geants. They were Stone, Whitney, New- ton and Jackson. We are completing one of the most successful of our army years, and are looking forward to a better year as Lieutenants. KENNETH JACKSON. COMMISSIONED! LIMELIGHTS OF THE LIEUTENANTS In 1938 we were drafted into Fort Roodhouse as Buck Privatesp None of us received the vigorous initiation from the upperclassmen as did some before us. Although we knew little about the whys of electing officers, we felt it was our duty. We chose as president, Emilie Muellerg vice-president, Ken- neth Steelmang secretary, Marie Dean, treasurer, Jack Tennill. A lot of credit goes to General Barr, our commanding officer, for making it a very successful year. The next year we were no longer Buck Privates. We were now Corporals. We were no longer classed as green . This year we elected as class officers: President, Kenneth Steelmang vice- president, Norman Dawdyg secretary, Norma Vestelg treasurer, Marjorie Prather. Major Russell Storey was our commanding officer. The next year was a very important one for us. We had been promoted again. This year we were Sergeants and also upperclassmen. With Major Maras and Major J. A. Rockenbach as our commanding offic- ers, we worked hard to make the Cor- poral and Lieutenants Prom a success- ful event. Candy and hot dogs were sold at basketball and football games. A turkey was raffled off at Thanksgiv- ing. Also many dances were held to se- cure the money. On May 23, 1941, the Sergeants op- ened the doors of the hall and beamed 444 with pride at the Ohs and Ahs of the Lieutenants. We had carried out an oriental decoration idea. Red and white was the color scheme with lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Marie Dean, our toastmistress, presented our King and Queen, Weldon Brown and Helen Kennedy, with crowns. We worked hard and we feel that it was worth it. This year, girls and boys both en- tered in many extra-curricular activi- ties. We had two girls in the sextette and one boy who went to the state in track. Many of the others entered in other sports and activities. As the year 1941 rolled around, we became commissioned officers. We are striving to make this year the most successful of all. We elected officers as follows: President, Ross Everettg vice- president, Jack Tennillg secretary, Vir- ginia Murray, treasurer, Emilie Muel- ler. Captain Flori and Major Rocken- bach are very helpful commanding of- ficers. Since this is to be the most success- ful year of all, almost everyone has gone out for some extra-curricular ac- tivity. We have three boys out for basketball. Many are participating in speech and music. We have just completed another chapter in our life. We, the Lieuten- ants, hope the remaining soldiers re- ceive as much good from army life as we have. EMILIE MUELLER. if uk -A' M. Campbell: Have you taken a shower bath, Vestel? E. Vestelz No, is one gone ? Eleven JOE ALRED Aired Haisketball 1: Class Basketball 1.2: 'Prank 1: Football 13 Class President 31 Selentia Fratrcs 4. He does work hard when duty calls, but otherwise he mostly stalls. MARY JANE AMOS Janie Club 1: G.A.A. 25 Glee Club 1,251.41 lbistriet 1.13.35 State Jl: Sa-xtetteg District 2.3. Mixed Chorus 33 Double Quartet 43 State 25 Scientist Fratres 4g Operettzi 4. A kiml sympathetic, lovable girl. BETTY ANTHONY Annie G.A.A. 1.2.3245 Class Trnek 23 'l ' Club 2.3.4. Proposal by Proxy Il: Aunt Currie Reads il Christmas Carol 3: Glee Club 43 'l ' Club Viee-Presi- dent 4: Class Basketball Z: Verse Reauiing 4: District -lg Ever Since Eve 4. Hu'my-go-lucky, fair and free, Nothing there is that bothers me. KENNETH BALLARD Kenny Class R2lSkl'lll2lll 1.2. My iwlen of un agreeable person is one who agrees with me. VIRGINIA BILGER Jiggs G.A.A. 1.2.Zl.l: Glee Club 2,33 Business Manager of linilrozid- er 43 Proposal by Proxy il. A worker always doing her best. SENIORS Twelve HAZEL BOWER Arkansas G.A.A. 12.3.41 Secretary and Treasurer of G.A.A. 4. She goes her own sweet way and asks for no advice. CAROLYN MCCLAY CAMPBELL Don Juan Hillviews-Glee Club 1.2.35 News- paper Reporter 1,2,3: Girls' League 1.2.3. Roodhouse---Glee Club 4: Sel- entia Fratres 4: Secretary of Scientia Fratres 4. Life is too short to zieeomplish :ill the things of whieh she is capable. JOE DAWDY Mort Track 12.3.41 Basketball 133,35 Annual Artist 4. Studying doe-sn't bother me :ind I don't bother studying. NORMAN DAWDY N0rn Football 1.2.33 Trnek 1: Basket- ball 1,25 Class Basketball 1.2. My eyes don't like to follow the book. MYRA DAY Ellen Glee Club 1.13.41 Dlstriet 1.2: Glee Club Contain L5,3,4: Pro- posal by Proxy 35 Sclentla Fratres 4. I'm not bashful, I'm just well trained. MARIE DEAN Mickey Murrayvllle ---Glee Club 1,23 Class Ilasketball. Volleyball. Softball l,2: tVinner of Popu- larity Contest 2: Class Secre- tary and Treasurer 2: G.A.A. 1,2. Roodhouse--Gleo Club 3.4: Operetta 4: 'l ' Club 3.4: Glee Club Contata 3.4: Dlstriet 3: State 3: 'l ' Club President 4: Class Sec-rotary 3: Toastmis- tress of Junior-Senior Banquet ll: Aetlvlty Editor of Railroad- er 4: Srrientla Fratres 4: Pro- posal by Proxy 3.4: Crea- tion 4: Pop Reads a Christ- mas Carol tl. Early to bed and early to rise- And you miss the best part of the day. MAURICE DURHAM Kokomo Football 1.2.3.-4: Basketball 1. 2: Basketball Manager 4: Track 1.2: Proposal by Proxy 3.4: 'l'ran'k Manager 3: Selentla Fra- tres 4. I hate to waste paper and pen- ell to get my lessons. WAYNE ELLIOTT Peck 'l'rxu'k l.2.3,4: Basketball Man- ager 3: Assistant Manager of Football 3: Football 4: Selentia Fratres 4: Treasurer of Sel- enta l-'ratres 4: Pop Reads u Christmas Carol 3: Proposal by Proxy 3,4. Determination written on his brow to learn the thing and learn it lnslde out. ROSS EVERETT Stroll Class President 4: Basketball l.2,3.4: Class Basketball 31 Traek 3.4: Class Vice-Presb dent 3: Seientla Fratres 4. A fine sunny haired chap. EVELYN FORD Cutie Glee Club 1.2,3.4: Class Sevre- tury l: 'I ' Club 3: Mixed Chorus Il: Glee Club Contata 3.4: Glee Club Treasurer 4: Seientla. Fratres 4. Golden hair, sunny smile. laugh- ing. joking all the while. SENIORS Thirteen BETTY FRY Meanness G.A.A. l.2,3,4: Club :mg J I roposal by Proxy 3.4: Creation 4: Aunt Carrie Reads a Christmas Carol 3: Uperetta 4: Typist of Annual 4: Typing' and Bookkeeping Contest 3: Track 2: Baseball 1: Basketball Tournament 2: Verse Heading 3: Vesper Serv- ir-e 4: Gossip Club 2: Glee Club 4. They say women like to be bossed -- just try and see. FRANK HOPKINS Frankie T Club 2.3,-4: T Club Treasurer 4: Happy Journey 2.3: Seientla Fratres 4: Pro- posal by Proxy 3.4: Assistant Editor of Rallroader 4. I only want a buddie not a sweetheart. EILEEN JACKSON lkey G.A.A. 1.2.32 Class Softball 2: Basketball Tournament 2: Class Basketball 2: Proposal by Proxy 3: Annual Business Manager 4. Loyal, true. and always kind, yet she always speaks her mind. LORRAINE JACKSON usquirtn G.A.A. 1.2.3,-4: Class Basket- ball and Travk 2: Baseball 1: Proposal by Proxy 3: An- nual Joke Editor 4: G.A.A. President 4: S1-ientia Fratres 4. 'Tievause she doesn't talk is no sign she hasn't anything to say. KATHRYNE LANGLEY Slim Glen Club l.2.3,.4: District 1,2.3: State 3: Mixed Chorus 3: Dis- trict Il: Mixed Ensemble 4: Contata l,2,3: Operetta 4: Sec- retary of Glee Club 4: G.A.A. 1.2,3,4: 'l ' Club 3.4: Pro- posal by I'roxy 3.4: Typlst of Railroader 4: Creation 4: Travk 2. As fond of dates as an Arab. RUSSELL LAWSON Rus Manohrster-Basketball 2. HoodhousefSr-ientia Fratres 4: President of Sf-ientia Fratres 4. 1 like work--it faseinates mei I van sit and look at it for hours. JOHN ROBERT LEWIS Friction Football 1,2,3.4: Basketball 1.2: Travk Mgr. 1.1: Class Treas- urer 1: Seientia Fratres 4: Proposal by Proxy 3: Class Basketball 1.2.3. Prepare for :L shock and 21 long blow when he volunteers, 'I know'. ROSEMARY MCADAMS ..R0Sy,, G.A.A. 1,2,3,4: T Club 1. Frequently within my brain I gently think It thought. fMenJ. JOE MORGAN Ears Football 2.34: Basketball 1.2: Class liasketball 1.2.3,-1: Track 1. If wisdom were judged by feet, I'd be a Solomon. EMILIE MUELLER lima Lou Class President 1: Treasurer of Class 4: G.A.A. 1,21 Vive- President of G.A.A. 1.2: Presi- dent of G,A.A. 3: 'l ' Club 1. 2.3: Glee Club ZA: Distrir-t 3: Cheer Leader 3: Class Track. Basketball. and Baseball IJ: '4Proposal by Proxy 3: Sec- retary and Treasurer of Gossip Club 2: Sm-ientia Fratres 4: Vesper Sc-rvive 1,4. I should worry and get wrinkles. SENIORS i ! Fourteen VIRGINIA MURRAY Skip Manehester eAGlee Club 1.2: Dramatif' Club 1,2.3: Tri-Coun- ty 1.2,3: YVhcre's Grandma 2: Jumpin' Jewels 3: Salu- tatorian 3: Vive-President 1: Secretary 2: President 3: Class Seoretary 4: Typist for Pep 3: Asst, Typist for Pep 2: T Club 4. She looks like an angel and acts like one too. but you never can tell what an angel might do. BETTY PIERRET Draggy Girls' Glee Club 1.2.3,4: District 1.2.3: State 3: Sextette 2.3: District 2,31 State 2.3: Mixed Chorus 3: Mixed Ensemble 4: G.A.A. 1.2: T Club 1.2: Gos- sip Club 2: Proposal by Proxy 3: Operetta 4: Gloe Club Con- tata 3.4. Lend me your ear and you shall know why 1 always jabber so. MARJORIE PRATHER Margie T Club 1.2: Elmer 1: Pro- posal by Proxy 1l,4: Aunt Carrie Reads a Christmas Carol 3: G.A.A. 2,3: Secretary of G.A.A. 2: Class Trac-k 2: Coaoh of Track 2: Class Treas- urer 2: Glee Club 33 Distrirt 2: Gossip Club 2: Cheer Lead- er 3: Christmas Contata 2. Giggling and talking is her great delight, Giggling at noon and talking at night. 4. .- DOROTHY SCOTT Dot Glee Club 1.2: Basketball 1.2: G.A.A. 1,22 Cheer ln'a4Ier 2. Night air agrees with me. BUEL SMITH Pee-Wee F.F.A. Judging Team 1: Class Basketball 2. Seen but seldom heardf'?'? KFINNETH STEELIVIAN Kenny Flass l'I't'Sltlt'lll 2: Ulass Vivo- l'ri-silli-nt 1: l'roposal by I't'oxy 3.1: Aunt Carrie Rt-ads a f'llI'lSlll1ilP-1 Carol 3: Hllappy .luIll'II1-y Iii 'l ' l'lI1lm :Llc l'h't'- lalnatlon Uration JI,-I: Extern- porary Speaking' 3.4: Sub-Dis- trivt CLI: Ulass llaskm-thall Il: lflmlltor ot' Annual 43 St-ientia l'll'2lfl't'S -l. A Senior 1lig.:iiit'it-tl and wise. inte-mls to master all ho tries. JACK TENNILI. Porky ilaskt-tlmall 13,33 'l'rat'k 1.2: Vll'x'-l'l't'Sldt'lll of Class 4: Class 'l'l't'ilSllI't'l' JI: St-iuntizt Fralres -I: Sports liditor of An- nual 4: Original Uration 43 l'l'oposal lry Proxy 22,41 Flass llaskotlmll 4. l l'inml when I start to study. that ways are long: and roads are muddy. ICVERETT VFISTEL Squeaky llaalio Ululr II: t'lass Basketball -. Q1ll0l. 1'esoi-x't-11 and stntlious was In-. NORMA VIGSTEL Bill 'I ' Uluh 1.2,Il,4: Cleo Pluh 13: llistrivt 2: G.A.A. 1.2: lCln1vi ' 2: Class S0t'l't'Ull'X 2: PI't'Sltlt'l1f ot' tl,A.A. 2: llramatis' Road- ing' SLI: Proposal hy Proxy JI.-I: lJ,A.li. Award 4: 'District in llrainatic lit-auling.: 4: lGN'er Sinve l'Ivv 13 Gossip Ululn 2.2. Univ industrious lllillllvll with all things wt-II thought. She She She The SENIORS stamped her foot, pulled her hair, rolled upon the floor: cause of all this raving was An exam in history four. Fifteen ELEANOR VINEYARD asamrnyu G.A.A. 1: Ulass Basketball and Baseball. Re f.:'lac1 and your friends are many. DAVID WEDDERSTEN Dave Ifootliall 3,-i: Captain of Foot- hall Team 4: Basketball 3.4! Sevtional Il: Ulass llasketlsall LI: 1VIg'r. of Class Basketball 3: 'l'rac'k 1.2.3,-1: State SI: Class 'I'rar'k 25 Proposal by Proxy 3: Hirst, Aid II. Greater athletes have lived, but we doubt it. WILLIAM WEDDERSTEN Bud Basketball 1,21 'l'raf'k 1,2,flg ' Class Basket- Foothall 1.L,2l3 hall 1: Class 'Vravk 21.33 Scien- ta Fratres 4. A quit-t man, but quite a man. GRACE WHITVVORTH Babe G.A.A. 1.2.fl.4: 'l ' Club 2,33 Snapshot lflflitor of Animal -t: Proposal hy Proxy Il: Ulass Fasketlvall 1,2555 Class 'I'raf'k 'J If absolutely nf-vessary, I van he quit-t. although it is a great strain. LEFT-OVERS OF THE LIEUTENANTS Now that we have received our commission, we will soon be leaving Fort Rood- house. As we will probably be sent to the far corners of the earth, there are a few highly prized possessions which we must leave behind. We hope the inheritors will appreciate these possessions and put them to their best use: I, Joe Alred, leave my methods for working algebra to Tom Sitton. I, Mary Jane Amos, leave my St. Louis U men to Althea Perry. I, Betty Anthony, leave my southern accent to Miss Muldrow. I, Kenneth Ballard, leave my corny jokes to Junior Coons. I, Virginia Bilger, leave my young minister to Leta Jackson. I, Hazel Bower, leave my Arkansas interest to Louise Jackson. I, Joe Dawdy, leave my mowed hair to Calvin Smith. I, Norman Dawdy, leave my straight hair to Ebert Ferguson. I. Marie Dean, leave my slim figure to Jean Lane. I, Maurice Durham, leave my ability to get by to Martha Ballard. I, Wayne Elliott, leave my neat appearance to Carroll Allen. I, Ross Everett, leave my ability to bum rides to Mary Tuey. I, Evelyn Ford, leave my basketball star to Aradell Marshall. I, Betty Fry, leave my interest in the Junior class to Maude Mae Thompson. I, Frank Hopkins, leave my way with women to Jimmy VVoodall. I, Eileen Jackson, leave my dimpled knees to Lois Hannaford. I, Lorraine Jackson, leave my tardiness to Jerry Clark. I, Myron Labbee, leave my Wadlow height to Bob Dean. I, Kathryne Langley, leave my interest in the Maberry family to Betty Davis. I, Russell Lawson, leave my beer-nose to O. D. Harp. I, John R. Lewis, need all my talents. I, Joe Morgan, leave my quick temper to Virginia Bowns. l, Rosemary McAdams, leave my long walk to and from school to Helen Alred. I, Carolyn Campbell, leave my early engagement to Mary Ellen Rustin. I. Emilie Mueller, leave my blonde hair to Lily Hicks. I, Virginia Murray, leave my prize-winning cows to Chloe Garner. 1, Betty Pierret, leave my gift for gab to Irene Pollard. I, Everett Pollard, leave my willingness to learn the working of the U. S. Government to Johnny Harms. l, Marjorie Prather, leave my attachment to the army to Miss Edwards. I, Dorothy Scott, leave my extra years at school to Wanda Manley. l, Buel Smith, leave my farm chores to Skinny Bucklin. I, Kenneth Steelman, leave my every-day flirtations to Edward Ford. I, Jack Tennlll, leave my booming voice to Isabel Sawyer. I, Everett Vestel, leave my boisterousness to Tommy Snead. I, Norma Vestel, leave my backfield motion to Peggy Spencer. I, Eleanor Vinyard, leave my glamour to Niada Barber. I, David Weddersten, leave all my women to Bob Spencer. I, W. Weddersten, leave my place on the football team to Hal Tucker. I, Grace Whitworth, leave my dislike of Winchester to Lena Mae Havens. Witnessed by ROSS EVERETT Signed: THE SENIOR CLASS. BEATRICE FLORI Sixteen X: , ff 'Cm I X I I CAMP MANEUVERS fL7,,m 'Pup Row: Assistant Pouch lirwkenlmaivh, Huh Spom'0i'. fl0l1il'l'Yl'l2lll, Smith, f'ill'l'Tl0Zl!l. l.. lCiigl:nml. .l. ltluun-3 llc-il. J. llliiglzlml, Hill Siwiicer, Sifillli-Y. XV. lYuilclvi'st4-ii, Neill. Stow-. XVliitm-51 Nvwtoii. Hill xvllll'j'2ll'll, lirmlshaiw, XVilkilismi. filllblilllll, .l, i'i'zil1ti'oq. li. Sittmi, Holm Vim-- ynnl, ll. XVumlnll. J. lVoml:iIl, lluilsmi, Rico. Ii. S1-ntl. 'l'. Sittmi.. :mil l'u:i4-li t':implull. ltuilmii ltuw: l.ovlwl'. Kiinth. .lair-ksuii. llurhzim, lillf'lillll. J. Imwily, lii'llll1'l', llzlrp. ll, XY1-1l- clvrstm-ii, In-wis, .l. Scott, lilliutt, Vlzirk, liuslim-ll, Iii:-si-lifvlt. Uumis. llillllllll'lIl'll, Mvfh-1-, l'. l'i':ihti'i-v. FOOTBALL ATTENTION-The Railroaders again come through with another successful season. The Railroaders annexed a co-championship to its past successes. This makes it the sixth championship out of the last eight years. The Railroaders are to the Illinois Valley what Minnesota is to the Big Ten. The competition was very strong this season, with the Rail- roaders losing only to Carrollton, 6-0. The turning point of the season, giving us our co-championship, was the upsetting of highly rated Pleasant Hill and the hard fought victory over Pittsfield, 7-0 in the last game of the season. The highlight of the season was the 98-yard run by Dick Whit- ney in the last four minutes of play with splendid blocking of the entire team, spelling defeat for Pittsfield and victory for the Railroaders. We They We They Sept. 20 Waverly .... 34 6 Oct. 18 Jerseyville . . . 12 6 Sept. 27 Winchester . . 12 0 Oct. 25 Pleasant Hill . 27 0 Oct. 4 Greenfield . . 13 0 Oct. 31 Louisiana . . . 0 0 Oct. 10 Carrollton . . 0 6 Nov. 11 White Hall . . 20 0 Nov. 15 Pittsfield . .... 7 0 'A' if if D. Weddersten: 'Tm a little stiff from football. Joe Morgan: Where did you say you were from? 97 Eighteen FOOTBALL MANEUVERS SERGEAN T BILL VIN YARD .................................................................... END Wilkie has put forth a strong arm when they started around his end. He held his position with great ability. LIEUTENANT MAURICE DURHAM ..,........................................... TACKLE Ko-Komo the beef trust of the right side of line. When Moose struck, the op- ponents stopped dead. SERGEANT O. D. HARP ...................................................................... GUARD Oat , by his always fighting spirit, gained his position on first eleven. He will be promoted to Lieutenant and will be back to help gain another championship. LIEUTENANT JOHN R. LEWIS ...................................................... CENTER Loonie , the ladies' man. His position at center was excellent, but boring. He remedied this by making a touchdown, which was a new job for the center. LIEUTENANT DAVID WEDDERSTEN ............................................ GUARD Turpentine held this position with great skill and fighting spirit. Dave was a hard man to get out of the way of. He advanced from second squad to Captain of the team for this year. SERGEANT KENNETH JACKSON .................................................. TACKLE Ernie lived up to his name Jackson, for when they advanced against him they stopped like hitting a stone wall. He gained his commission and should fill a big hole in next year's team. SERGEANT RAY KNOTH .......................................................................... END Goz , by his aggressiveness and spirit, gained a regular position on the first eleven. He played end on the offense and in the backfield on the defense. SERGEANT DALE STONE .......................................................... LEFT HALF Henry , although halnpered by injuries the earlier part of the year, became one of our most dependable backs in the latter part of the season. SERGEANT RICHARD WHITNEY ......,............................. QUARTERBACK Mouse , a smart field general and line-backer, made the longest run of the season against Pittsfield for a 7-0 victory. He should be a threat again next year. LIEUTENANT WILLIAM WEDDERSTEN ........................ ........ H ALFBACK Bud played with a fighting spirit and made many good runs. He made his share of points, had lots of aggressive and jovial fighting spirit. SERGEANT BOB NEAL ................................................................ FULLBACK Longgreen , overcoming the same early season tough luck, by his determined playing became a regular and showed ability as a line backer and pass receiver. SERGEANT EUGENE NEWTON ................................................ HALFBACK Sis , an end last year, was converted into a backfield man this year. I-Ie carried the ball like a veteran, and spoiled many an enemy's march by his alert defensive playing. LIEUTENANT WAYNE ELLIOTT ............................................ HALFBACK Peck , though this was his first year out, made the squad and made many ex- cellent runs. He was small and fast as greased lightning, with lots of fight. LIEUTENANT JOE DAWDY .............................................................. GUARD Mort filled an important spot when in the game. He had plenty of fight and aggressive spirit always in playing hard games. SERGEANT N. J. BUCKLIN .............................................................. CENTER Skinny played as a good substitute to center and kept up the team with his joking spirit. He will be a big help next year. LIEUTEN AN T JOE MORGAN .......................................................... TACKLE Ears was a good substitute and held his position with good judgment. He had a lot of spirit and fight. SERGEANT JERRY CLARK .................................................................... END Jud kept up the team's spirit with his fight spirit. He will be a big asset to next year's team. PRIVATE L. BENNER ................................................................................ END Bud was a substitute who played a big part in bringing another victory to the Railroaders. He was a good player with a great fighting spirit. CORPORAL JESSE SCOTT .................................................................. GUARD Jesse was a good sub and should show great ability next season, with a little more experience. Ninteen 'Imp Row: l,o4'hi-r, R, Ihwm. ll. VVuo4l:1ll. L. Daly, Benner, R. X'lllX1ll'4l, .Tom-s. Klillvlnml. Rim-. Sw-uiul Row: l'u:u'l1 Wlrnplwll, NVilkinson, Guntm-rrnzm, ll. Stum-, Nvail, XX'liitm-y. Slr:mp.:, lil. 'in ' S . nth. ll. Evolt, lmrhaim. hlziiizigt-r. Bottom Row: J. XYond:llI, XV. Viliyzlrcl, IJ. XVt'l'lll1'l Sf4'll. K. .lzu'ksun. J. Scott. lflvere-tt, llulim-s. 1941-42 BASKETBALL SEASON RIGHT FACE-The Railroaders enjoyed another successful season, winning twenty games, and losing eight. With scheduled games this year, the Railroaders were slow to win, but when a trophy was offered the Railroaders came through. We won the Winchester Invitational Tourna- ment for the first time we started taking part in it. We also won the Greene County, which was played at Carrollton. We went to the Sectional by getting second place in the Regional. We played Cathedral in the open- ing game, but they won from us by five points. ' Kenneth Jackson, a Sergeant, broke an all-time scoring record set by Jack McDonald in '39 and '40 of 230 points. Jackson broke this record by scoring 328 points. Nov. Dfw ,Dec Dec Dec Dm' D00 Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb Feb Feb Feb We They VVINCHESTPIR INVITATIONAL 28 Pittsfield . 21 27 We The-y 2 Patterson . 59 11 Jan. 20 Griggs-ville . . . 40 19 5 Alsey . . 30 22 Jan. 22 Bluffs . . . 42 23 Sl Eldred . . . 37 21 Jan. 23 Mt. Sterling . . . 32 24 12 Winchester . . 28 21 Jan. 24 Murrayville . . . 31 22 lf Ml '.'?'yV 1 ' - 22 13 GREENE COUNTY 'roURNA1x1EN'r I9 Bluffs ' ' 21 35 Feb. 4 Carrollton . . . 22 17 3 - Feb. 5 G1-eenfieul . . . 47 :sis - if ' -- -' ' , 1 . . . .1 2V girgggggif - gig Feb'R2J5fGZii.Tl' JERSEYVIZLE ' 30 Carrollton G . 25 T NIHP. 4 AlS6y .... 56 31 10 Wllitye Hall I G 23 -Z0 M21l'. 5 C21l'l'0lll0Il . . . 29 19 13 Jerseyviue . D 38 15 M312 6 Whlte Ilan . . . 28 29 17 Greenfield . . 44 24 SECTIONAL AT JACKSONVILLE 20 Rushville . 23 25 Mar. 10 Cathedral . . . 43 48 Twenty BASKETBALL MANEUVERS SERGEANT ERNIE JACKSON-CENTER. Erie was tallest man on the squad this year. He broke an all-time scoring record this year, and was a menace to all opposing teams. He should remain a real threat to future seasons. SERGEANT DALE STONE-GUARD. Dale played on this year's squad and was a real help. His good defense work played a big part in the team's success. LIEUTENANT DAVE WEDDERSTEN-FORWARD. Dave was another tall man on the squad. His winning spirit and aggressive playing helped to win many games. LIEUTENANT BILL VINYARD'-GUARD. Bill played good ball and contributed a lot to this year's team. This was his first year on the squad. SERGEANT' BOB NEAL-FORWARD. Bob came through with a splendid record this year. This being his first played an aggressive ball holding his guard position threat again next year. year on the squad, he held up his share of points and game. SERGEANT DICK WHITNEY-GUARD. Dick again played another successful season, down, making his share of points. He should be a real CORPORAL GENE HOLMES-GUARD. Gene played a good game when in there. He was a good sub and held his position like that of a regular. SERGEANT EUGENE NEWTON-GUARD. Eugene played with great fighting spirit that kept the other teams in an uproar. He contributed a lot to our success this year. PRIVATE JIMMY WOODALL-GUARD. Jimmy was the only private to make this year's squad. He was a good sub and should help next year's team a lot. LIEUTENANT ROSS EVERETT-FORWARD. Ross made the squad this year and played a good game when in there. Ss. 5' . ' if J JACKSON 1 N I r- WHITNEY tCenterJ J ' 1 gifx, g VINYARD NEWTON I E . . Q , J. scO'r'r VVEDDERSTEN I I g N 3 O HOLMES EvERE'r'r -... STONE J. WOOOALL ic-f I .E ll' ,. 'q '- Y I Twenty-one Top Row: Manager Durham, Newton. VV. XVedmlcrstcn, Vinyard, L. Mzlberry, R. '1'ipps, D. xV0filil'l'SlPll, K. Jackson, XVhitm'y. Knoth. Bushnell. Smith. Bottom Row: C. McGee, J. Duwdy, R. Sitton, Elliott, Bill Neal, Ilunt. Hum-klin, Hudson, 'I'uc-kvr. 1941 0 TRACK ' 1941 Track once again comes to life and the Railroaders had another successful season. The team won the Greene County Meet held at Roodhouse, also the annual Roodhouse-White Hall Dual Meet, and placed third in the Illinois Valley Track Meet. This year the first track meet was held at Roodhouse, the first in the his- tory of the school. The Greene County was held here, with the Railroaders tak- ing the honors. The R. H. S. and White Hall Dual Meet was also held at Rood- house, with the Railroaders winning this by a large margin. We are again looking forward to an- other successful season, since we have several letter men back again this year. The track is in good condition and a full schedule has been planned for next year's squad, with several meets to be held at the Railroader's track. ir 'A' if FOR HANDSOME MEN ONLY gpeqgeouog 9.I,l1OA img 'AW Twenty-I wo The seniors of '42 have been capable leaders in school. May they con- tinue to accept their responsibilities. I feel it has been a privilege to have been so closely associated with the students of the high school. MASON CAMPBELL. 4 4 4 This Railroader will be one of your valued treasures. It will be a com- panion in future years, a reminder of those past years in which you've made some mistakes, but many contributions. Seniors, you have completed another milestone. There will be many trying times ahead-meet them with that Roodhouse spirit, determina- tion and will to win, and you will conquer each in its turn. Good luck and best wishes from a teacher and friend. J. A. ROCKENBACH. 4 4 4 Silence is Golden in most cases, but not in our case. We, the cheer leaders, Wish to thank all of you who have helped us in backing the teams for their victories in '41 and '42, We have all had loads of fun and have tried to do what you and the faculty have expected from us. We give our best wishes to the teams and student body of the coming year. WILLA JANE LEWIS. JACQUELINE GILMORE. MARY TUEY. 7nAL. Covpa Yilafov-5 MASON CAM bell cjo Q. A. Rachenbncl-1 Twenty-three 4 ,wg-gg. in I 54 , 4 Q P7 5 I l M Y: fi TWIXT MESS AND TAPS Twenty-four I'l'Iil'l.l'I 'l'UXYICliS VAST lu-ft lu right: Miss IfI1lw:1l'1ls. insll'm'lul': J. lHllll1ll'1'. zu-n--mllnlllisl, 'IU-11 Huw: lmmly, 'I'vmxilI, 'l'imws, I-1. lf'm'1l. llullulll l iuw: lAilIlQ.Zlt'X, Fry. l'in-rrvt, U. Ib. llzlrlx, WUIIR-, IG. IN-1'p:111's n l1Ul'III,I1I l,3l'.Xll'I'I'I'I' Imfl l4ll'iL1lllI I-I. I-R-l'gl1l'sm1. l'i4-V11-t. I-I. lfulwl. l'l'IIill. .l. f:illIl1ll'l' l'4'Ulllll2lIliNI' l'll1 l1-x' Ilan Azuus, 'l'i11ps, if if if 1 kissed a lass upon the cheek I thought she'd tell her motherg But she quoted from her Algebra, Treat one side like the other. 'l'we-xlty-five 'Pop Row: R. NVhitwort.h. l.ori'aiine Jackson, McAdams, Louise Jackson, I. Iizillaiwl. L1-tai .luck- son, M. li2lll!ll'll. Souoml Row. Miss Mulmlrow. Fry. liilger. Tut-y. Tiamxluy. G. xYllltXYIll'th. A. liullzird. Miss Iflori. liottoin Row' ll Xntliom' ll lioxur V 'S wtt XY Julson Foul W Muillmi l' Anlliom ' - I .1 . . - sK'l , , i'C.' . Of, ' ' . '. M. Simmons, ll. ltloore. G. The G. A. A., for the school year of '41 and '42, set sail from the port of Roodhouse on September 26, 1941. The launching was under the admir- alty of Pilots Muldrow and Flori. Offic- ers, as follows, were chosen: Captain, Lorraine Jackson, Commander, Irene Ballard, Lieutenant Commander, Hazel Bower. There were twenty-six sailors on duty. On October 18, 1941, six members of the crew, namely, Lorraine Jackson, Irene Ballard, Wilma Jackson, Mary 'A' A. 'A' A. and Simmons, Rosemary McAdams, Hazel Bower, represented Roodhouse G.A.A. at a play-day in the port of Al- sey. Numerous parties were held during the year. These parties were made pos- sible by semester dues of twenty-five cents paid by each member. We, the crew of 1941-1942, do hope that the oncoming members of the G. A. A. will have as successful a voyage as we have had. HAZEL BOWER. 'A' ADVICE TO GIRLS Don't Go Out With: Basketball Men-Theylre Too Fast. Biology Students-They Cut Up Too Much. Football Men-They Tackle Anything. Swimmers-They're All Wet. Tennis Players-They Like a Good Racket. Baseball Players-They Hit and Run. Dramatic Students-They Have Snappy Lines. if Band Players-They Blow Their Horns. Twenty-six NT CLUB T Club, organized in 1935, is the Speech Club of Fort Roodhouse. This club received its name because the meeting nights are Tuesday and Thurs- day and the initial of our instructor, Lieutenant-General Thelma Wilkinson, is UT . All volunteers reported for service shortly after the opening of school in September. It is a rule that only old members, classification 1-A, can be drafted for an office. The following se- lection was made: Marie Dean, presi- dent, Betty Anthony, vice-president, Jacqueline Gilmore, secretary, Frank Hopkins, treasurer. The initiation banquet was held about the middle of December. A large number of students were taken in as members at that time. On Saturday, March 7, the district speech contest was held in Carrollton. Those representing Roodhouse Were: Kenneth Steelman, Jack Tennill, Betty Anthony, Norma Vestel, Elinor Crab- tree and at one-act play, A Sunday Afternoon , consisting of Jacqueline Gilmore, Elinor Crabtree, Bob Neal and Dale Stone. On March 28, Kenneth Steelman and the play cast Went to DuQuoin to the sectional contest. We Wish, first, to thank Lieutenant- General Wilkinson for her splendid leadership and, next, to encourage all students of 1942-43 not to miss out on T Club, because it is lots of fun as well as being very educational for the future. JACQUELINE GILMORE. Top llnw: l.m Ivy, lXl:nf.:'m'r, llnpkins. Nt-al, Sim-lnmu, U. D. llairp. l'rcstun, Aliers. S1-mnnl Huw: I. Allllllblljl iX1lll'l'2lj', 'lllll'j'. N. Vcstcl, Nclvcrfxzill, Nm'lln'0p, lfl. lll'1lllll'0U, Fry, Mrs. XYilkinsun. ll'sl ltow: INIYIS. Woodson, M. llvan. llmnllmlisv, XV. J, Lewis, J. llilinore, Sawyer, lianc, Twenty-seven FROM TAPS 'TILL REVEILLE 'Pop Row: Evelyn Ford, E. Crulvtri-0, Marshall lW2ll.lll0l'. M. Simmons. R. Moore. A. lizillurd. ' ' ll l ii Xi th n N I l 1 S1 1 J L ili Sm-oinl Row: Nliss luilw: '1s. . 1 1 o y, 1 M. Daly, f11l!l'll!l7Oll, '. ,f1s'wvi'. . 3' n Ul'L' VVoods0n, Crain, XVolfe, I. lz2lll2ll'4l, Lame, l, Langley, M. D1-un, M. l'10liLIl1l'SUll, l'il-i'i'et. Holloin Row: Copley, Mueller, li. Adkins, Roodhouse, Tuey, XV. J. Lewis, F. Anthony, Fry, Akers, Sawyer, Rees, Manley. We, the Girls' Glee Club, held our first meeting in the assembly on Sep- tember 16, 1941. At this meeting we elected our officers for the year of 1941 and 1942. They were as follows: President, Elinor Crabtree 5 vice-presi- dent, Mary Tueyg secretary, Kathryne Langley, treasurer, Evelyn Ford. Later in the year we had a party in the school gym. This year, due to the shortage of rubber, the club did not go to contest but gave an operetta entitled Purple Towers , in place of going to contest. Then about the last of February, the club went to Jacksonville to sing over the air. It was an experience for all the girls. The club met on Mondays and Wed- nesdays for their forty-minute practice period. We also had a Mixed Ensemble this year which met after Glee Club on Wednesdays and after school on Fri- days. Our instructor, Captain Edwards, who came as a new officer this year, has done her work well and we as a club appreciated her guidance. KATHRYNE LANGLEY. -ktir SACRED SONGS OF Flunkers-Throw Out the Life Line Those Taking Exams-Standing in the Need of Prayer Glee Club-Brighten the Corner Where You Are Seniors-One by One We Are Passing Over Tardy Pupils-Has the Roll Been Called Up Yonder Freshmen-Sometime We'll Understand Twenty-eight SCIENTIA The Scientia Fratres was organized in 1935 and is composed of the Lieu- tenants of the Chemistry class. The purpose of this club is to entertain the soldiers by experiments, talks and movies of today. At the sound of the bugle, the first meeting was called to order and we elected the following Lieutenants: Rus- sell Lawson, presidentg John Robert Lewis, vice-presidentg Carolyn McClay Elliot, Campbell, secretaryg Wayne treasurer. We meet every other Friday. Following each regular business meet- FRATRES ing, two members are drafted to put on the program for the next meeting. A few informative trips will be made to the Gregory Serum Plant. Another is being planned this spring to the Pot- tery Plant at White Hall. The Lieutenants of Scientia Fratres have enjoyed the programs and have become more acknowledged in the line of science. We hope, in the future, that the members will enjoy it as much as we have. CAROLYN MCCLAY CAMPBELL. 'k 'A' 'lr Jack Tennill Cin chemistryj: Ammonia is a light gas with a color- less odor. Chemistry teacher: Doesn't it seem close in heref' J. R. Lewis: No, it seems far away. 'Yup Row: 'l'4-nnill, J. Alroil, ll. .l:u'ksm1, XV. Xxl'd1l0l'4ll'l1 lil Ford llopkins INV Fllintt M' Fl ii in tlu t 1 U', S '1'0'. . , . , ., A . iss Bottom Row: llurhaun, Dunn. J. Lewis. l'nmpIwll, Sleelmzm, Mueller, lllw-wit. Twenty-nine R . A. X TW G W' xgy 5 1 s A Q, M x G ' I il . , if V Ill ' an W - W W A X X R Q ,. , f . H indr 5 6 ' E Y J 4 , W 2 fi IWW? 1 f f ,iff 9 23, y I Z, yn WW, . vi' NW 0 WN f. g . . '1'W4f'p I nn' fl KI ,Athi 1 ,,, . ' . Q- 7 0 1- ffgc ,',',fffW ' J - 'Mfg .-y-25fr5f'f'J576522.743-1-W3:zl:i'LG91923fff:':fjvj7' 'ff - ' f ZW' f f V' W! 1 I ,, ,I ,l, .. Hz, ,lg 1,74 ,I f,I,fnff,f -v ,ff , 'fu , f 11,1 : fN', , f I'M-NEWHEREN FURLOUGHS Thu ty ,ff X, - ,,,x 11' M' uvwtfgk PPM '42 1' .1 SI a. VK s. if N Va x J-s ,E , RN , . , ,Q cr XP 3 adhf ta cf-uh EWCA 'SAX' 2 if Buel Smith: Miss Flori, I want to ask you a question. Miss Flori: What is it? NAND: Wafer' Buel: If a red-headed father had ai red-headed son, would that be a case of hair-red-ity ? Thirty-one A14 a Ffh-j 'V' SERVICE MEN We, the Lieutenants, dedicate the following pages of the Railroader to the boys in the Military Service of the United States who have grad- uated from the Roodhouse Community High School. We are proud to put their pictures in our Railroader. We feel that they deserve much more than this. These boys may be among those who have to give their life for this great country of ours. These pictures will help us to remember them as they were to us. 'A' 'Ir 'A' V A y W. Ca Y Ar mix? t 7' .l 0' ' Y ' S J. im A :Yea ' Mar 1 rw e s Q y 3? tr IIN'- rl-et Phdrflh rhy LLC Kansai? dllgtme RY flnagnm Jxypi? Eh' cgi' Thirty-two Q 4 S .5 I S E is Q 1L7I!hM57l7J Irby wil-lady 140'-1 Jogldlkcrson -Coast Guan - 'Ss -S. ws -i .-, fldydillhh 'Any LCTRUELLCY- John Carl 7fLf,QJah-f-flwy Da P Hhpalllvuk -Arty' 'hav Hchdcrsoh , f Hvmy t Y ee 5 l ' M :inks M-:IJ- ' Q' Cu.ff61uhI.f h Fa Mr A-Vfhitlt 'HH7 page hlugetbrck Jqknh Xyughuu, I7 frm-ce , CA:-Lflilcrs Y Pufhgr m4Q'LncKn- 51, JRy,f-5,5 Rt-xv! Y f Mmre H'-I LVW7 9' R5'lvw7J Fchhrf Q Arr-I' Lef I' Jac lftlred 3, g Hrh God Bless Alll0l'lC2l, land that I love. Stamml beside her and guido her Illl'0llgh the night with the light from above. lt'l'0IIl the Illiilllllillll. to the prztirie, to the 006311, white with foam, God Bless America. my home, sweet home. Thirty-tl11'ee ARMY GAGS SUGGESTIVE BOOKS FOR LIBRARY How to be clever-Mary Tuey. How to get to school on time-Jerry Clark. How to write notes-Richard Locher. How to chew gum--Maxine Copley. How to wave your own hair-Bill Vinyard. Silence is golden-Maude Mae Thompson. Love 'em and leave 'em-Norman Dawdy. How to get thin--Maurice Durham. .-10.1 Rosemary McAdams: Being examined for driver's license. Officer: And what is the black line in the middle of the road for? Rosemary: Oh! That's for bicycles. .-1-Oli Employer: William, I wish you wouldn't whistle at your work. W. Weddersten: I wasn't working, sir: only whistling. ..-OT Father: What are your school marks this month, son? Jr. Andrews: Under water, dad. Father: What do you mean? Jr. Andrews: Below 'C' level. -iotl Mistress: Oh, Louise, how did you break that vase? Louise Jackson: I'm very sorry, mum, I was accidently dusting. .-..-.-o11- I went upon the mountain, I looked down on the plain, I saw a lot of green stuff I tho't 'twas moving grain: I looked again and closer, L tho't it must be grass, But to my utter horror It was the Freshman Class. .-0.1 J. R. Lewis: Have you an opening for a bright energetic high school graduate? Employer: Yes, and don't slam it on your way out. .lo Miss Muldrow: What student was so rude as to laugh out loud? Russell Lawson: I laughed up my sleeve, but there's a hole in the elbow. .l...0l, Darlene Woodson: Did you ever see Oliver Twist? Myra Day: My goodness no. I never go to any of those new fangled dances. --.O-. Papa: Why did you permit young Jackson to kiss you in the parlor last night? Betty Fry: Because I was afraid he'd catch cold in the hall. --oi Joe Dawdy used to snore so loud he woke himself up, but he's cured now. He sleeps in the next room. Miss Story: Have you read 'Freckles'? John Hudson: Huh? Miss Story: I repeat, have you read 'Freck1es'? John: No, mine are all brown. .-ol.. Betty Adkins: Isn't this problem similar to the one we had the other day about the dam? Mr. Underwood tscratching his headl: I don't believe I remember the dam problem. Loi. GLEANINGS FROM EXAMS: The bottom of the ocean is covered with sentiments-such as sand and gravel. A Hereford is a kind of automobile. Abe Lincoln was born in a cabin which he helped his father build. -o-- ' Mrs. Wilkinson: We will have an oral com- position tomorrow. Bob Bradshaw: Do we have to hand it in? .-ol James Bandy: Why don't you like girls? Ebert Fergurson: They're too biased. James Bandy: Biased? Ebert Fergurson: Yes, bias this and bias that until I'm busted. ..-lo..-..- Delos Little: Fancy this, John: 'A chap here thinks that a basketball coach has four wheels'! John Hudson: Haw, Haw! How many wheels has the bully thing? .l..o....T- Myron Labbee: I asked Chloe if I could see her home last night? Joe Alred: What did she say? Myron: She said she'd send me a picture of it. .10-.- Senior Guide: This is a skyscraper. Sub-Freshman: Oh, my! I'd love to see it work. 1.-moil. Martha H. Preston: Wayne, how did you get such red hair? Wayne Smith: I washed it, and it got rusty before it dried. -0.-.- Mr. Underwood: Why the quotation marks on your exam papers? Jr. Crabtree: Courtesy to the man on my left. -go--- Willa Jane Lewis: Oh, William Gene, I've been stung by a wasp! Quick put some am- monia on it! William G. Lewis: I can't: it's gone. 1.0-.. Miss Story: Can you give me some ex- amples of a collective noun? Calvin Smith: Herd, swarm, crowd, vac- uum cleaner--. Thirty-four BUYERS OF DEFENSE BONDS AND STAMPS Without the help of loyal citizens, no conflict can be carried on suc- cessfully. The following patrons have willingly contributed that this project may prove successful. They have helped you to Remember Pearl Harbor and the Class of '42 . FRY'S SERVICE STATION MR. AND MRS. LLOYD HUNT ANDREVVS FIVE AND TEN ROODHOUSE RECORD MARTIN'S GARAGE MR. AND MRS. D. O. SHADE MR. AND MRS. LEE HOPKINS MR. AND MRS. NED HOPKINS YURSHOP GAMBLE STORE MR. AND MRS. R. S. HOPKINS GAITHERS MEAT DEPT. iLocated in ASLP Storey SMITH DRUG STORE FRANCIS BEAUTY SHOP MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM H. WOLFE MR. AND MRS. MERLE MACKEY MR. AND MRS. JESSE BILGER MR. AND MRS. RAY SMOCK DENVER STAMPS EILEEN STOCKER LOWELL REEVE MR. AND MRS. W. O. HARP J. M. MARTIN MR. AND MRS. A. L. CLARK MRS. COURTNEY JACKSON SMO'CK'S FEED STORE BEATRICE FLORI VVILLIAM H. BATTERSHELL ALBERTA ORR ELEANOR DUNKLE YUELLETTA RALSTON PAULINE KENNEDY MR. AND MRS. MELVIN TAYLOR MR. AND MRS. C. H. SAWYER VAN METER'S FRUIT MARKET QS. Mainj SUE SHOPPE MR. AND MRS. L. M. BIGHAM DORIS AND IRENE FOLEY MR. AND MRS. RUSSELL HENEGARDNER LEE LANES' MARKET VEDDER AND SOUZA DRUG STORE MR. AND MRS. LEE ROY HOPKINS GRACE AND LEE BATTERSHELL HELEN'S BEAUTY SHOP MR. AND MRS. R. S. WHITWORTH MARIAN LOCHER -nf -A' ar CAMP ROODHOUSE SONG HITS There'll Be Some Changes Made-Mr. You Walked By--Mr. Barr During Class Barr. Time. LetSan?effce'Stag Lme at School There 1 Go-Another Trip to the Office. It All Comes Back to Me Now-Finals. Nellie Was a Lady-Miss Muldrow. Maybe-the teachers will give us all 95's instead of 65's. So You're the One-Blind Date. Tonight We Love-O. D. Harp and Wil- la Jane Lewis. What's New-Another Formula in Chemistry. I Dream of Genie With the Light Brown Hair-Peggy Spencer. You're a Sweet Little Headche-His- tory. Having a Wonderful Time-Study Hall Without a Teacher. I Only Want a Buddy, Not a Sweet- heart-Miss Edwards. Thirty-five CAMP ROODHOUSE BULLETIN September- 3 16 20 School opens-first glimpse of the teachers. All right, don't you think? Election of T club officers. First football game, with Waverly -Carolyn McClay weds. Winchester football game. 27 October- 3 Class officers. 4 Greenfield football game-'twas a good day for ducks. 10 Carrollton football game-'nuf sed. 11 Second team football game with Jacksonville. 14 Six weeks ends. 18 Jerseyville football game. 25 Pleasant Hill football game-Gal- loway forgot to gallop. 27 Juniors have their first dance. 29 Cheer Leaders were elected. 31 Louisiana football game-we won fthe fightl. November- 6 Half day of school. 7 School dismissed - Boy! - High School Conference. 11 White Hall football game-Armis- tice Day-Annual Homecoming. 15 Pittsfield football .game - last game. 20-21 Thanksgiving vacation-Turkey. Yum! Yum! 25 Football Banquet-Remember how the cheer leaders wanted to go? 28 First basketball of the year- Pittsfield-Second six weeks tests. December- 2 Patterson basketball game. 5 Alsey basketball game. 9 Eldred basketball game. 12 Winchester basketball game. 16 Murrayville basketball game. 18 T Club initiation. 19 Bluffs basketball game. 21 Glee Club Vesper Services at the Christian Church-4:30. 22 Senior Alumni Dance-semi-for- mal-thanks to Major and Mrs. Rockenbach, we had Christmas decorations. 23 School closes for Santa Claus. January- 7 Carrollton basketball game. 9 White Hall basketball game. 13 Jerseyville basketball game. 16 Greenfield basketball game-Rocky joins the White Hall Camp. 19 The Winchester Invitational Tour- nament-Semesters. 20 We layed it on Griggsville-hav- ing semesters. 21 Semesters end's-They gave us tests during the tournament-just think! 22 Roodhouse comes through again- the other being Bluffs-O. D. Harp had an argument with their cheer leader. 23 The paper was sure we wouldn't be back, but we went and enjoyed it by knocking Mt. Sterling out. 24 Roodhouse wins over Murrayville -we won the tournament for the first time in twenty years. I think our name was mentioned in the paper. 26 Talk and pictures on TB . 27 Bluffs basketball game-we over- looked it after the tournament. 28 Miss Weaver brought Daddy Long Figs with her and gave us a play- e . 30 Carrollton basketball game-0. D. Harp and Mary Tuey were King and Queen of dimes. February- 3 Greene County Tournament. 4 We set Carrollton on the bleachers for the finals. 5 Roodhouse beats Greenfield. 6 We came home with another trophy, defeating White Hall, who took secondg Eldred, third. 10 White Hall basketball game. 13 Jerseyville basketball game. 16 Uncle Sam called for men-school out for the day. 17 Greenfield basketball game. 20 Rushville basketball game. 23 The girls got their football letters -Barn Dance preview. 25 Barn Dance- W.L.D.S. radio stars COtis Gibbonsb. Thirty-six CAMP ROODHOUSE BULLETIN 26 27 School out for institute-Girls' Glee Club sang over W.L.D.S. M arch- Region basketball tournament. We gave Jerseyville a boost foff the floorl. We then gave Carrollton a boost. White Hall gave us a boost-Mr. Barr ran into a door C?J-Play in the assembly. Speech contest at Carrollton - Moonie Locker got hitched. Sectional tournament, Jacksonville. Tryouts for Ever Since Eve - Spring is here- Skipping begins - TB tests. Group pictures taken. Sectional Speech contest. 'kit April- Good Friday-School out for serv- ices in the evening. Time for Bunny-Easter. Roodhouse and White Hall track meet. Illinois Valley track meet. Three-act play. May- Greene Country Track meet. District Track meet. State track meet. Operetta. Junior and Senior Banquet and Prom. Senior semesters. High School Baccalaureate. High School Commencement. Semesters. COMMON OCCURRENCE Every Monday morning-Minute of prayer and pledge to flag. Maurice Durham gettin-g by with something he did. Someone getting kicked out of class. Gum chewing and eating candy. Someone expelled. 'k'k'k BEHIND THE LINES A poem we've endeavored to write, Upon our class to throw some light, We've meant no harm so please don't frown, Let laughter all your troubles drown, Now and in days we've left behind, A better class is hard to find. Our noted class president sees all things well done, But along with it all Ross will have his fun. Maurie, our football star, so brave and so bold, Is a great big lad with a heart of gold. Elliott and Garrison are interested, they say, l n the city of Winchester, just over the way. Lawson's chemistry knowledge makes good rhyme, He answered a question once. 'Member that time? Betty Fry's a sweet little lass Who seems quite fond of the Junior class. Jack Tennill is always up to some pranks. Is it any wonder the teachers are cranks? That Jack Denman says little all through the day Is certainly no sign he has nothing to say. Thirty-seven BEHIND THE LINES iCont'dl A titter, a giggle, and instantly you know That Betty Anthony's somewhere within a stone's throw Norman's on the job from New Year's 'til December, Of the heart-smashers' club he's an ardent member. Behind Joe Alred's unassuming smile, There's mischief lurking all the while. A pretty brunette with wavy hair, If there's any excitement, Babe's sure to be there. Though Eleanor looks so calm and refined, A greater cut-up you will seldom find. And if you like music, old timers we'd say, You really should hear Everett Vestel play. See Myron gazing in Chloe's eyes, 'Tis there his idea of Heaven lies. Joe Morgan always backs his ideas strong, Be his answers right or wrong. A senior to be proud of is Virginia Murray, In all that she does it's hard work and fair play. Our football captain needs no introduction, Where Dave has fought, there lies destruction. As calm and sedate as Virginia may seem, Her love for Jim is plain to be seen. In football Lewis deserves his place, Hard work will win out in most every case. Pollard's interests all seem to lie, In the city of Manchester. We couldn't guess why. Wherever you see Buel, you see A flaming youth, for such is he. Betty Pierret has plenty of vigor and vim, And with music she's full to the brim. Norma Vestel's quite fond of the boys, Vamping is one thin-g she surely enjoys. And Emilie Mueller's not so slow, Especially since Bud is her beau. Carolyn's our pretty miss from over west, In all her school work she does her best. Marie Dean is as jolly as one could choose, You never hear her complain of the blues, Frank's always willing to help everyone out, That he'll make a success there is certainly no doubt. Kathryne Langley's always rarin' to go, Be it to a party, a dance, or a show. When Steelman volunteers, then you Know the right answer is sure to ensue. At school or away, where'er Evelyn is seen, Fellows look at her once and say, Boy, ain't she keen? Scott's get-up-and-go many people desire, At the rate she's going she'll set the world afire. Mary Jane Amos' sweet personality, Nice ways and character are a reality. Joe Dawdy would rather stay home, as a rule, And read a good book 'stead of going to school. Myra goes calmly about her own Work, Thirty-eight ,MMP nh 4 WCJJI l EE lx -1 1 ff 1 Q S ' 2 I I' if wr' glmx QQ I- Z: 92' A X is ' Z' MERMAI D to V J X .aj l. .XXX X i of 9' E Z, 'O limi' Nix xg X 2. -4 - Q w rg, f ' , 15 ,qs ff af 'A r i Q + , N x . X , I Q ,. 5 fa, 1 'E' vit 3 'llxx' E ' 'fif' .iz . W ' fi t ' WS Qjfco' 1 'b - ..,, EB 7i,aVl , . .1 -L x S 5 v F SixSW . -.R?Q,. X X BEHIND THE LINES qconrdj I doubt if she know's what it means to shirk. Lorraine's often seen, yet seldom heard, After giving it thought, bashful must be the word. Laughing, good natured, blonde, and short, Marjorie Prather's a jolly good sport. No nerve to say it, but a lot to say, When Hazel gets that nerve, she'll talk 'till Doom's day. And you should see Rosemary McAdams dance, She'd make a professional if she had a chance. Eileen, our business manager, is quite an addition, A real young lady with a sweet disposition. Our gallant senior from east of town, You'll not want for jokes while Ballard's around. Public, teachers, school, and friends Here it is our poem ends, If it's liked 'twill give us joy, We want no praise. No, we're not coy, But if you've nothing else to do, Then praise the class of '42, LIEUTENANTS OF '4 Thirtyenine 2. THE FUTURE, PERFECT In our dream world Tokyo has been bombed, Hitler has met his doom, and the whole world is living in perfect peace. The members of the class of '42 have reached their goal. While Kenneth Ballard is gaining fame as a daring lion tamer, Ken- neth Steelman and Wayne Elliott are equally successful with their trained flea circus. Because of the required rationing going on all over the world, Myron Labbee was afraid the next thing to be rationed would be women, there- fore, he defied the law by hoarding them. His prize sugar is Chloe Garner. At the world's Greatest Fine Arts Convention were some very dis- tinguished people. Betty Pierret and J. R. Lewis are great opera stars. Everett Pollard is a famous poet. The whole World knows of Jack Tennill's success. He does pantomimes over the radio. Eileen Jackson is a graceful ballet dancer, but Buel Smith is just as good at his tap dancing. If you turn on the radio, you are sure to hear Everett Vestel auctioneering to- bacco. Virginia Bilger, the evangelist, is in Roodhouse this week. The bath- ing beauties, Hazel Bower and Eleanor Vinyard, will come through next week on their tour of the United States. Myra Day takes the prize for the fastest talker as she brings her report on the Woman's World. Maurie Durham has reached his highest ambition. He is president of the We-Do-Nothing Club. His secretary is Kathryne Langley. Marie Dean, the Air Hostess, has brought great honor to our class. She saved the lives of 13 people in an airplane crash. Norman Dawdy was the pilot. Among those in the crash were Lorraine Jackson, Olympic swimmer, Grace Whitworth, snake charmer, and Evelyn Ford and Norma Vestel, artists' models. Bud Weddersten and his wife, the former Emilie Mueller, are living in New York now. Bud is an organ grinder there. Jack Denman is having his hair dyed so that he can take the place of Frederick March in his next film. Betty Fry is president of a newly formed Gossip Club. She was quite puzzled the other night when all the gossip seemed to be coming from an empty room. It was later discovered to be due to Dorothy Scott and her ventriloquism. Virginia Murray and Carolyn McClay Campbell are getting plenty of exercise climbing mountains. I guess they don't get any more exercise than Rosemary McAdams though, because I've heard that she rides a bicycle out to Birch Creek every day and then pushes it back. Joe Morgan, the prize fighter, is still in Roodhouse and so is Russell Lawson, the champion wrestler. Frank Hopkins owns the only taxi busi- ness in Roodhouse, and Joe Dawdy and Dave Weddersten design and manufacture their own airplanes. Joe Alred is their chief test pilot. Ross Everett is the leader of a popular swing band. His vocalist, Mary Jane Amos, holds the public spellbound with her beautiful singing. Betty Anthony can't find time to do anything much these days but take care of her family. She just has seven. ENGRAVINGS BY PONTIAC ENGRAVING AND ELECT OT E O CHI AGO ILL IN E B THE TIMES RECORD OMPANY ALEDO I L , Lvmnrwrvay-4Q.K. -yr - V xx.: aus,-,w ' M, , f H r anwwxf . f. 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