St Bonaventure High School - Bona Venture Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1956 volume:

, 4 - C. ptC c S sap ?r s - ■ TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication. High School Roster Activities and Organization. . . Music. Sports. Advertisement. . . THE BONA VENTURE 1956 COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA l man ===jppgps S ti Ki • i i ' U i tfjl C _. s X - ' V y • Jm DEDICATION Theme Lives of great men all remind us We can make our live s sublime , And, departing, leave behind us FOOTPRINTS ON THE SANDS OF TIME. REV. C. MOTOLA, O.F.M Religious Instructor REV. T. HEALY, O.F.M Athletic Director REV. J. SCHNIEGENBERG, O.F.M Religious Instructor pt SISTER M. CYRILL, O.S.F. Sophomore A Sponsor Commercial SISTER M. RAYNERIA, O.S.F. Principal Senior Sponsor SISTER M. LEONELLA, O.S.F. Sophomore B Sponsor English SISTER M. GERARD, O.S.F. Librarian fsp otvS ° ° S - F - •OSTEl 0 Shop ROBERT C roach Musi c mC AN MRS. LENA HAUSER English m� � 6 ANN SCHILZ President Gracious ANITA AUGUSTINE Secretary-Treasurer Ambitious CLASS PATRON: Notre Dame CLASS COLORS: Orchid and Silver CLASS FLOWER: White Rose CLASS MOTTO: Climb, Though the Rocks Be Rugged CLASS SPONSOR: Sister M. Rayneria MILO HERINK Vice-President Witty 8 JIM LA SKA Studious” WILLIAM MARKHOFER Thoughtful ■ - JANET MELCHER Active ESTHER LISS Gentle” LORUS LUETKENHAUS Reliable 11 PATRICIA SCHUELE Pleasant CLIFFORD RODDY Mischievous JOYCE SCHAEFFER Sincere AMBROSE PLACZEK Likeable MAXINE SCHUELE Conservative” 14 UNDERCLASSMEN ; : - J. Badstieber L. Dischner L. Bartholomew R. Hadcock D. Bollig G. Hembd J. Woerth D. Johnson S. Slade J. Jones C. Clark E. Koziol S. Zoucha J. Markytan V. Mimick T. Pfeifer C. Micek L. Paprocki M. Micek M. Mielak V. Liss Junior Class Officers P. Zarek J. Woodworth R. Pensick E. Podraza m ai • •� K. Briggs A. Hanus Y. Mitera N. Beck E. Boettcher D. Wemhoff C. Finkral The juniors, M. Mielak, J. Woodworth, T. Pfeifer, D. Shefcyk, and K. Briggs plan for the Junior-Senior Prom , May 9. C. Sebek D. Roebuck D. Shefcyk R. Podraza R. Siemek M. Skorupa R. Steiner P. Wiedel B. Wozney E. Wieser No Photo i ' AT V C. Wemhoff D. Daly M. Minette J. Sliva M. Micek A. Jarecki G. Kafka E. Stachura D. Kaminski N. Wheeler R. Augustine L. Markhofer Sophomore Class Officers G. Cockson J. Tylle Vice-Pres. J. Bator, Pres. J. Holys, Sec.-Treas. J. Bothe. Class officers influence fellow classmates to support the athletic fund. R. Bures P. Tooley D. Shefcyk M. Pensick J. Dohman D. Peterman C. Wemhoff, D. Shefcyk, B. Bartholomew D. Kaminski and M. Minette use the bio¬ scope to see the intricate organism of in¬ sects. K. Backes D. Kosiba E. Stevens J. Bo the J. Holys J. Braun M. Hilger B. Bartholomew B. J. Coles M. Wozney L. Seiler M. S.liva R. Sansoni S. Messersmith J. Bator D. Zywiec D. Hanke E. Kaus N. Kubicek W. Andreas J. Sebek E. Schefcky J. Ryba M. Dush N. Kretz P. Langan A. Meysenburg P. Sleddens H. Galley J. Adamy G. Arasmith G. Kneifel A. Kroenke E. Beirraan G. Hanus F. Pfaff Kosiba Freshmen Class Officers L. Mimick R. Dush S. Miller fi I I R. Micek V. Pilakowski D. Altmanshofer L. Nosal J. Gregorius J. Enyeart K. Soulliere G. Haller Pres. L. Kosiba, Vice-Pres. J. Gregorius, Sec-Treas. J. Haney. Model freshmen are taking home their usual quota of books for homework. G. Blahak B. Allison J. Schmit P. Badstieber D. Blahak E. Zywiec M. Adamy W. Schuele W. Niedbalski G. Kriley K. Sokol E. Hauk F, Krzycki R. Krzyki L. Kuta If The freshmen, S. Miller, P. Kudron, R. Micek, and L. Nosal actively participate in a safety discussion in English. C. Johnson R. Hanke R. McFadden J. Shemek Franklin Foust The freshmen hop, a class project, is planned by P. Badstieber A. Kusek, K. Sokol, and T. Labenz. R, Moschenros A. Kusek B. Markytan L. Paprocki L. Jarecki A. Starostka D. Gablenz D. Czuba L. Andreas R. Jonas Starocisk Paprocki R. Reuss R. Morgar J. Scharff J. Haney E. Peterson K. Kuta Under the sponsorship of the Optimist Club these freshmen and sophomores prepare dra¬ matic orations. The winner, P. Langan, is pictured below. PaulLangan • R. Podraza L. Hanus P. Liss . r P. Kudron A. Labenz %• C. Huhman ACTIVITIES I ana ORGANIZATIONS Beatrice Eutheneur Janet Bures Tom Stevens Bill Markhofer Richard Tworek . .Judy Olivetti Joan Minette Anita Augustine . . .Madge Tank . .Senior Class Photographer s Production Manager Assistant.. Ads. Typists, M. Schuele, M. Adamy, and N. Irwin prepare the final copy sheets. Photographers, J. Minette, and J. Olivetti read up on the numerous photography methods. o n a ,ieU c. o obtam 1 . a P T 0 - “ rf e8U at the £ {tom ao s - Bona Venture The section editors, L. Nosal, A. Pen- sick, J. Michaelsen, S. Hoshor, and J. Minette are in a huddle. Editor.Carroll Novicki Co-Editor.Judy Olivetti Section Editors Organizations. .Joan Minette Activities. . .Sharon Hoshor Music.Allen Pensick Sports.Leonard Nosal Assistants.Jerry Micek Kenneth Nosal Bob Zoucha Typists.Marilyn Adamy Norma Irwin Maxine Schuele Editor, Carroll Novicki discusses THE BONA VENTURE layouts with his assistant, Judy Olivetti. The editor - in - chief of the VEN¬ TURE, J. Melcher gives pointers to an assistant, E. Boettcher. What would a newspaper be without its lifes blood, ad¬ vertisements! Selling are A. Pensick and B. Markhofer Fingers fly as the Venture deadline approaches. Typists are N. Irwin, M. Schuele, E. Liss, and T. Stev¬ ens. Section editors J. Minette, A Augustine, J Olivetti, and C Novicki, plan their page lay outs. 30 Student Council Officers A. Pensick T. Pfeifer, B. Markhofer, and A Schilz expertly handle the many re¬ sponsibilities afforded them. The newly installed monitoring system provides a more orderly school. T. Stevens is inspecting the hall pass of D. Daly. Student Council Members J. Laska, P. Tooley, J. Woerth, J. Melcher, J. Holys, J. Haney, E. Boettcher, M. Mielak, L. Kosiba, and C. Novicki do a splendid job as active representatives of the stu¬ dent body. � „« 4 ■ « ' Sodality General Council Secretary, J. Schaefer, Prefect, ]. Laska, Treas¬ urer, E. Liss, Vice-Prefect, M.Schuele, Director Father Roch. P. Badstieber, M. Sliva, D. Kaminski, J. Wood- worth, Marian leaders, do research work on Our Lady’s virtues. J.Melcher, D. Schefcyk, D. Schefcyk, J. Haney, M. Wozny, M. Skroupa, A. Pensick, and B. and D. Hanke, Eucharistic leaders, pack Christ- Markytan, Social Life leaders, are ready for a mas cards for the missions. candy sale to help fill the treasury. Knights of the Altar BACK ROW: D. Blahak, T. Pfeifer, A. Pensick, R. Hadcock, P. Tooley, E. Stevens. MIDDLE ROW: D. Sansoni, R. Reuss, N. Wheeler, A. Kusek, D. Altmanshofer, J. Ryba, R. Augustine, J. Scharff. FRONT ROW: J. Kneifel, R. Morgan, G. Haller, D. Gablenz, K. Souliere, G. Blahak, R. Krzycki, C. Wemhoff. Legion of Mary members C. Backes, J. Woodworth, C. Huh- man.B. Markytan, L, Nosal, D. Bollig, B. Wozny, J. Melcher, and J. Markytan assemble to discuss means of making the world Mary-like. S. Hoshor and A. Augustine devoutly lead the rosary during the school Mass. n J. Melcher, E. Liss, S. Hosher, and A. Au¬ gustine, act as attendants of Queen A. Schilz. The attendants of King B. Zoucha are: L. Bar¬ tholomew, E.Kavanaugh, J. Micek, and A. Plac- zek. Half-time crowning ceremonies spotlighted last year ' s royalty, S. Bowe and J. Bonk,who be¬ stowed the royal honors. Following the game the royal party presided over the homecoming Dance at the social hall. B. Mills provided the evening ' s enchanting music. 34 Homecoming parade; random shots. Youth Center officers, J. Melcher, T. Pfeifer, and Y. Mitera play the latest song hits. King and Queen of Hearts, J. Minette and D. Noonan, reign happily over the Valentine Dance. L i ■ Lp i ’ J Senior Varsity Cheerleaders BACK ROW: S. Hoshor, M. Skroupa, E. Liss. FRONT ROW: V. Mimick, J. Michaelsen. These peppy enthusiastic cheerleaders do their utmost to further sports attendance. The pep squad gives whole¬ hearted support to the cheer¬ leaders. Junior Cheerleaders BACK ROW: B. Paprocki, J. Bator. FRONT ROW: M. Pensick, M. Min- ette, L. Mimick. Whether it’s TE-AM or Fight, fight, fight, you ' ll find these cheerleaders ready for action. 36 The Press Convention brought forth four winning certificates. BACK ROW: J. Minette, J. Badstieber, J. Woe rth , E. Boettcher. FRONT ROW: J. Olivetti, C. Novicki.J. Melcher. Not pictured: M. Micek. Caution pays, says Lorua Luetkenhaus. L. Luetken- haus attends the annual safety convention at Lin¬ coln, Nebraska. WHO SAYS ST. BON’S ISN’T FILLED WITH PROSPECTIVE POETS! Pictured are the 1956 entrants of the annual poetry contest. BACK ROW: G. Hanus, D. Kaminski, B. Augustine, T. Pfeifer, D. Daly, E. Stevens. THIRD ROW: J. Badstieber, J. Woodworth, R. Jonas, F. Krzycki, M. Hilger, P. Tooley, B. Bures, B. Beck, L. Paprocki, M. Mielak. SECOND ROW: M. Wozny, E. Kaus, D. Shefcyk, J. Holys, E. Boettcher, M. Skroupa, E. Bierman, J. Bator, D. Bollig. FIRST ROW: J. Shemek, E. Weiser, M. Minette, J. Bothe, H. Galley, J. Enyeart, B. Allison, K. Sokol, L. Nosal. gfr ra man nSjoy 9mm s Mock U. N. delegates discuss problems of the various nations they represent. A. Augustine, Y. Mitera.J. Minette, N. Beck, J. Badstieber, S. Hoshor, V. Mimick, M. Tank, K. Briggs, and M. Schuele. Do you have a question on government? Ask 1955 Girls’ State representative A. Schiltz Study! Study! 1956 County Government officials look up on the duties of their individual offices. SEATED: M. Mielak, Y. Mitera, M. Skroupa, V. Mim¬ ick, J. Badstieber, D. Schefcyk, J. Woerth, M. Micek, T. Pfeifer, G. Hembd, A. Hanus. STANDING: E. Boettcher, B. Wozny, D. Roebuck. Smiling happily is M. Mielak 1956 Girls ' State representa¬ tive. : awH JBtHr 4 if hcA f .4 4 - 4 1956 Democracy Contest participants listen to a speech playback. M. Skroupa, E. Boett¬ cher, P. Wiedel, J. Badstieber, L. Luetken- haus, J. Woodworth, A. Pensick, K. Briggs, E. Wieser, J. Melcher, C. Novicki, S. Hoshor , and A. Augustine. Missing: J. Micek. T3F Good citizens, good speakers. Democracy Contest winners: 2nd place E. Boettcher, 1st. J. Micek, 3rd. S. Hoshor. i i Helpful criticisms are given to A. Pensick, by V. Mimick and Y. Mi- tera. The three participants of the 1956 Constitution Contest. I i 1955 County Government officals: J. Melcher, A. Schiltz, A. Pensick, F. Arasmith, D. Noonan, C. Novicki, J. Minette, B. Cielocha, S. Hoshor, J. Oli¬ vetti, A. Augustine, and J. Michaelsen. Missing: J. Micek. In nomine Patris, et Filii Father Rock blesses class rings A ring of rings et Spiritus Sancti. Amen 9 Bl w ■ I ,JS Wk m ; ' ll 9b Em Kjk t - r B Ax B M’ i b|HN V A ry 11 y|M a- •- til WAV miv 1 . Si Class Play Tell Nancy Gloria is waiting for her. P. Tworek, J. Olivetti, B. Cielocha, S. Hoshor, L. Nosal. SEATED: K. Nosal, E. Liss. Will you take these two out of here. J. Olivetti, A. Pensick, J. Michaelsen, A. Placzek, S. Hoshor. SEATED: B. Zoucha, K. Nosal, A. Schlitz, B. Cielocha, E. Liss. 3jP They’re attracting quite a crowd, L. Nosal, M. Tank, J. Minette, A, Pensick, A. Augustine, A. Placzek. C. Novicki, J. Melcher. SEATED: K. Nosal, A. Schiltz, B. Zoucha, J, Bures, J. Schaefer. And I want that film! J. Bures J. Schaefer, J. Minette, A. Schiltz L. Nosal, A. Pensick, J. Melcher, K Nosal, M. Tank. We’re off!! ! Active at work. Partaking of lunch. A Day at St. Bon ' s Silent at prayer. We crown thee With blossoms today 44 Rev. Pius Barth, O.F.M. delivers the Commencementaddr ess, Youth today must stand for something, or it will fall for anything. nmwrrwmn Graduation Class returns from stage with cherished diplomas Graduates receive diplomas May 27, 1956 General Greunther, guest speaker, addresses the sen¬ iors and friends. 1 H tt4 ' l Junior GEORGE HANUS Sophomore LEO HANUS Freshman 48 St. Bonaventure Choir They that serve God shall be rewarded beyond imagination! The choir is getting ready for a rehearsal. Glee Club 50 BACK ROW: J. Bothe, S. Messersmith, H. Galley, M. Mielak, J. Sliva, R. Moschenros, D. Bollig, D. Wemhoff. MIDDLE ROW: D. Cuzba, D. Roebuck, L. Markhofer, D. Peterman, N. Kretz, J. Haney, J. Tylle, M. Sliva. FRONT ROW: M. Micek, M. Wozny, M. Minette, J. Sebek, N. Kubicek, E. Weiser, C. Sebek, J. Enyeart. The Glee Club is always ready to render an inspiring number for our enjoyment. BACK ROW: J. Olivetti, J. Michaelsen, J. Holys, E. Liss, P. Wiedel, R, Podraza, M. Mielak, D. Wemhoff, D. Bollig, M. Shonka, V. Mimick, A. Augustine, J. Melcher, S. Hoshor. THIRD ROW: D. Kosiba, D. Roebuck, J. Markytan, M. Skorupa, J. Minette, E. Podraza, N. Kretz, L. Markhofer, M. Sliva, J. Dush, L. Mimick, J. Bator, M. Minette. SECOND ROW: K. Briggs, R. Siemek, L. Paprocki, B. Markytan, D. Cuzba, M. Pensick, B. Paprocki, P. Sleddens, C. Sebek, J. Sliva, J. Enyeart, J. Van Ackeren (Director). FIRST ROW: M. Micek, L. Jarecki, C. Backes, L. Nosal, L. Paprocki, P. Liss, J. Haney, M, Adamy, K. Sokol, B. Colies (Accom¬ panist). The pretty majorettes are in position to lead the band formations STANDING: J. Haney, J. Markytan, J. Holys, J. Woodworth, J, Melcher. KNEELING: M. Micek. The Pep Band provides the Rock and Roll numbers to give the athletic boys the needed zip to play their best. STANDING: J. Van Ackeren (Director), D. Altmanshoter, A, Starostke. BACK ROW: B. Colles, M. Mielak, D. Roebuck, B Markhofer, E. Weiser, J. Woerth, C. Micek. FRONT ROW: Y. Mitera, D. Schefcyk, G. Cockson, E. Boettcher, P. Wiedel, J. En- yeart, J. Kneifel, M. Shonka, R. Siemek. 51 Recommended Students M. Shonka, soprano; B. Markhofer, band; J. Michaelsen, tenor; M. Mielak, alto; attend the Nebraska Music Educa¬ tors Clinic-Convention at Hastings. Band Officers The St. Bonaventure Band mv It gives an appreciation for good music! B.Markhofer, president; M. Shonka, secretary-treasurer; A. Pensick, vice- president. These enthusiastic leaders discuss to increase the band membership. ways ATHLETICS Varsity Squad Mr, Costello sets off for another session on the practice field. Ends : Ed Kavanaugh Don Noonan Tackles: Milo Herink Ambrose Placzek Guards: Bob Zouha Carroll Novicki Center; Floyd Arasmith Backs: Jerry Micek Mike Micek Dennis Shefcyk Lloyd Bartholomew Joe Woerth Rick Nelson •• •• The Varsity present for their picture: A . Placzek, D. Noo¬ nan, D. Shefcyk, F. Arasmith, J, Woerth, C. Novicki. Un - available were: E. Kavanaugh, J. Micek, L. Bartholo¬ mew, B. Zouha, M. Herink, R. Nelson, and M, Micek. SEASON RECORD Blair WE 1 13 THEY 19 Omaha-Cathedral 7 27 Hastings-St. Cecelia 14 20 Lincoln-Cathedral 7 7 Omaha-St. Joseph 28 7 Omaha-Holy Name 0 13 Fremont-St. Patrick 21 0 Omaha-Boy ' s Town B 19 0 The future gridiron greats of St. Bon ' s-our freshmen and sophomores. TOP ROW: A. Starostka, A. Kusek, G. Arasmith, P. Langan, P. Tooley, D. Kaminski. MIDDLE ROW: R. Podraza, F. Placzek, L. Andreas, A. Kroenke,C. Wem- hoff, E. Stevens. FRONT ROW: F. Krzycki, D. San- soni, D. Hanke, D. Gablenz, R. Hanke, R. Krzycki, D. Daly. 55 B A S K E T B A L L Tom Stevens Allen Pensick Floyd Arasmith Leonard Nosal : ( ' ) The Shamrocks brought this trophy home from the district play-offs. This modernistic trophy was won by the Irish at Stanton. The Irish Reserves proudly display the trophy they won ■■■Hi Reserves ' ■ ' iJ.- ' - ' s ' T.., ' J: ' [ Wf {HP Donald Kaminski Ted Pfeifer Tony Kroenke Pat Tooley Ronald Kryzcki Allen Kusek Dale Henke Donald Gablenz Varsity The Irish Hoopsters rolled to one of the most successful seasons in recent year s . Featuring a starting unit composed of three seniors, one junior, and one sophomore, the Sham¬ rocks chalked up victories against Holy Name, Blair, St. Francis, Lincoln Teachers, St. Edward, Seward Concordia, Schulyler, Fullerton, St. Patrick, Madison, St. Joseph, and Stanton during the regular season, and bowed only to Wayne, Clarkson, St. Mary ' s, and Lincoln Cathedral. The team brought home two second place trophies from tournament competition. At the close of the season. Bob Costello ' s crew was ranked eighth in class B by the Omaha World Herald. Leonard Nosal Tom Stevens George Arasmith Donald Noonan Dennis Shefcyk Floyd Arasmith Tony Kroenke Allen Pensick Ted Pfeifer The Varsity Squad members are pictured here at the close of a successful season. Track Squad TOP ROW: D. Noonan, A. Placzek, D. Shefcyh, F. Arasmith, G. Arasmith, T. Pfeifer. MIDDLE ROW; L. Luetkenhaus, T. Kroenke, P.Langan, R. Steiner, P. Tooley, K. Nosal. FRONT ROW: R. Sansoni, L. Nosal, C. Wem- hoff, D. Kaminski, D. Daly, D. Hanke. T R A C K 58 r • ( l PORTRAITS, OIL PAINTINGS FILM, CAMERA SUPPLIES AND PHOTO FINISHING . . . Congratulations Class of 1956 CONGRATULATIONS EWERT BROS. TO THE CLASS OF ’56 2817 - 13 Street Columbus, Nebr. PARK BEAUTY SHOP Phone 2149 Romona Iverson Rosemary Langan YOUR INTERNATIONAL DEALER B K FLOOR CRAFTERS (The Complete Store for Any Floor) McOFEJEWELERS Linoleum — Wall Tile — Floor Tile Fine Gifts for All Occasions Sales Installation 2305 11 St. Columbus, Nebraska Sterling Silver Bob Berlin Ken Schaefer Orange Blossom — Diamonds — Watches Fill up with Phillips 66 LOHR PETROLEUM COMPANY E. H. Bus” Lohr Phone 5175 Columbus, Nebr. AAA Emergency Service Congratulations to the DRIER ' S FURNITURE Class of ’56 Better Home Furnishings PAWNEE BAR 1262 25th Avenue Columbus, Nebraska John Melba Koci Phone 6153 COLUMBUS MUSIC CO. LEVINE BROTHERS 2313 13th St. Dial Columbus 5181 Quality Clothes For Men and Women Columbus, Nebr. Phone 4204 2419-21 13 St. PERSON’S SPORT SHOP COLUMBUS FURNACE SUPPLIES “The Complete Sport Shop” General Motors All Nationally Advertised Makes of Delco — Heat Guns and Fishing Tackle Bon Shadle — Prop. 1363 23 Ave. Col 6110 Phone 20592 Congratulations to the Class of ’56 BLUE BIRD Shop for Women Columbus Nebraska MILLER ALLIED SECURITIES CO. Interior and Exterior Decorating Loans — Insurance — Real Estate Tile and Linoleum Installation Abstracting PAT ' S STORE FOR HOMES H. (Pat) Patrick 2508 13 St. Columbus Nebr. Phone 2-4175 3007 23 St. Service Truck on Call Dial 3206 Free Estimates For Better Plumbing and Heating, It ' s COLUMBUS PLUMBING HEATING 1861 33 Ave. Earl Dill, Owner MIHULKA ' S SPEICE ECHOLS BOETTCHER CO. AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE Tires, Batteries and Generator Repairs General Insurance Real Estate — Loans — Abstracting Phone 5155 2614 12th St. Columbus Columbus Nebraska IRRIGATION PUMP COMPANY Manufacturing Stalk Cutters — Wagon Lifts — Pumps and Loaders Hay Buck and Stackers Columbus Nebr. FOR SERVICE Congrats! Class of 56 To have your work done the way you want it done call 5838 HEYNAN LUMBER LIEBSCHWAGER GARBAGE SERVICE Vi Fred Harry Col umbus Nebraska Blocky Fertilizer BRENNER FURNITURE CO. Agricultural Chemicals PV - 82 COLUMBUS FEED SEED STORE 2409 - 13 Street Dial 2163 2809 13 St. Columbus Nebraska TAYLOR’S SUPERETTE Cabinets Quality Groceries and Fixtures for Every Purpose C K PLANING MILL Phone 20126 Wm. E. Callihan, Prop. Columbus Nebraska Phone 5223 2207 11 St. OVERTURF’S ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE PHONF 3832 Motor Repairing and Rewinding Frank Overturf FARMERS FEED SUPPLY 2319 11 St. Columbus Nebr. 3011 12 St. Columbus Nebraska IF IT CAME FROM Congratulations and Best Wishes SCHWESER’S To the Class of 56 JOHN R. LUSCHEN- Your Friends Will Know You Prefer The Best YOUR IGA FOOD LINER GLOOR’S BAKERY “Say It With Flowers” “But Say It With Ours” Phone 7431 Fresh Bread Rolls Every Day ANDERSON FLORAL CO. Est. 1890 Columbus Nebr. MODE O’DAY FROCK SHOP Lingerie D resses Hosiery Blouses Columbus, Nebraska Compliments of the SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 1265 26th Avenue Columbus Nebraska SCOTTS STORE 120 2513 13th Street Columbus Nebraska Complete Assortment and Variety Store Merchandise EAT IN Pleasant Surroundings PHEASANT ROOM 6482 2714 13 St. Congratulations to the Class of’56 DALE PRODUCTS Columbus Nebraska WEST END GROCERY E. J. Hodges, Prop. Groceries, Meats, Ice Cream, Cold Drinks Free Delivery Service Phone 7155 17 St. 33 Ave. LABELLE BEAUTY SHOP Top Floor Above Scotc’s Phone 7027 Columbus, Nebraska Congratulations to the Class of ’56 from FLEISCHER ROGERS DRUG CO. Your Rexall Store UNITED CLEANERS AND HATTERS ‘Let Our Experts Do It” 1261 26 Ave. Phone 5179 Congratulations to Class of 56 FROEMEL’S JEWELRY KOSCH MANUFACTURING For Quality Sterling Silver — Lenox China Industrial Site Columbus Nebr. Columbus Nebraska SEW-RITE STORE Congratulations to the Class of 56 1252 27 Ave. BILLIE’S CAFE Congratulations Class of 56 770 33 Ave. Wayne Silkett Owner Columbus Nebraska RECTOR, HIRSCHBRUNNER HANKE BRODKEY JEWELRY CO. Plumbing Heating Keepsake Diamonds Watches — Jewelry We Give S H Green Stamps Columbus, Nebraska “Meet The Brodkey Boys, Wear Diamonds BEATRICE FOODS CO. Congratulations and Best Wishes Use Meadow Gold Milk — Butter — Ice Cream Thomas Barney MICEK Phone 6179 Columbus Nebraska Columbus Nebraska Free Delivery We Bring Our Store To Your Door Morning Afternoon by Delivery L. J. Fox, Agent SOCONY MOBIL OIL CO. PAUL’S MARKET Phone Your Order Columbus Nebraska Phone 4201 1364 24 Ave. Phone 20857 FORMAN CASH LUMBER CO. “Cash ’N Haul Saves For All” Quality Building Materials Phone 20501 Columbus Nebr. THE SOIL MOVER COMPANY INCORPORATED No Job Too Big For Us Phone 2815 Wearing Apparel Lingerie Millinery Costume Jewelry Formal s JOSEPH’S FASHION CENTER W. M. Wiggins, Owner 2518 13 St. RIVERVIEW INN CLUB Dine Dance Open Nightly 2 Mi. So. of City Highway 81 We Cater To Parties B Y Ever Y Standard V 1 LOW-COST V| iff 1 ELECTRICITY iwmaiiiiiial Biggest Bargain BERNT RADIO AND TV SERVICE Complete Service For All Makes 2718 13 St. Phone 6481 Phone 8281 2503 11 St. DELTA ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE Industrial Commercial D. D. Hessler E. F. Zila, Props. COLUMBUS MOTORS 2903 - 13 St. New and Used Cars J. 0. Cerny Owner Service All Makes ROGERS MOTOR CO. AND FARM STORE Ford Cars — Trucks — Tractors Columbus BOBBY MILLS THE MID-WEST BAND OF THE YEAR SEARS, ROEBUCK CO. Kenmore — Coldspot — J. C. Higgins David Bradley — Allstate Maid of Honor — Homart — Silverton MICHAELSEN STANDARD “Don ' t Cuss, Call Us” Get Your Car Service At MICHAELSEN STANDARD Phone 2101 Columbus Nebr. 2222 - 13 Street T. B. HORD GRAIN CO. Specialists in Haircutting Styling Phone 4254 Columbus Res. 6237 ELSIE’S BEAUTY SALON Highest Price Paid For Grain At All Times Federal Licensed Ware House Earle Hotel Bldg. Columbus 7177 Phone — Bus. 6457 . . . Res. 3369 GASS FUNERAL HOME, INC. B. 0. PERKINS Superior Funeral Service New And Used Cars Established 15 Years Phone 5227 — Day or Night 2312 13 St. Columbus Nebr. Columbus Nebr. JOURDAN BAKERY COFFEE SHOP BEST WISHES TO 1956 GRADUATES Fancy Cakes Lunches for Ice Cream All Occasions Soft Drinks from CLARKS HANDY GROCERY Phone 5130 THE FRIENDLY STORE SPATZ SKELLY SERVICE WUNDERLICH’S A Complete Line Of Gas Oil and Grease The Friendly Bar 33 Ave. 8 St. Phone 3657 1264 25 Ave. Phone 6228 Con gratulations To The Class of 56 From “A FRIEND COLUMBUS MEAT CENTER Custom Butchering Processing Homemade Sausages Choice Meats 2407 - 11 St. Phone 25126 INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL LABORATORIES OMAHA NEBRASKA MARGEL A. DEVOS, REPRESENTATIVE Congratulations Class of 1956 Fine Class Rings — Awards Year Books — Announcements DOWN TOWN TEXACO JOSTEN’S Jim Olivetii 2417 14 St. Frank Murphy Since 1897 Tom McHugh, Rep. 114 East 10 Street Compliments to the Yearbook Staff of 1956 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA Columbus Little Flower Court Nebraska Guaranteed by Over 50 Years of Steel Craftsmanship UNITED SCHOOL EQUIPMENT CO. School Bus Division 7529 Dodge St. LUMBER COMPANY Omaha Nebr. M. Schuele, N. Irwin B. Euteneuer tour the DR. PEPPER SQUIRT BOTTLING COMPANY and agree there is nothing more refreshing than a Squirt or Dr. Pepper. For the best in farm equipment visit BEHLEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY. S. Hoshor J. Micek observe the intricate workings of the s a f e t y deposit vault at the CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK. For best in home appliances visit the GAS COMPANY. D. Roebuck M.Mielak are inspect¬ ing a gas refrigerator. Jane Holys and Bea Micek enjoy music in friendly surroundings at the RANCH HOUSE DRIVE INN. B. Augustine J. Minette contemplate the possibility of buying a fine quality ham at LOUIS ' JACK JILL GROCERY STORE. M. Tank and A. Augustine listen attentively while trying to secure a loan at BECHER, HOC- KENBERGER CHAMBERS. Seethe USA in your Chevrolet, is the motto of the NELSEN CHEVROLET CO. A. Schilz thinks it over. For home furnishings at the lowest prices visit ALEXAND ' S FURNITURE STORE and receive courteous service from Mr. Olivetti as do J. Minette J. Olivetti. F. Valasek M. Adamy are admiring a coat shown to them by one of the efficient clerks at the IRENE SHOP. Phil Zarek Mr. Cummings are ready to cater orders received by pleased numerous customers. R. Tworek B. Snell are observing one of the many products produced by HABCO MANU¬ FACTURING. mn 11 ii n 111 WILLIAM H. SADLIER, INC Founded 1832 Publishers of Catholic Textbooks 11 Park Place New York 7, N.Y. WILL BAUMER CANDLE CO., INC. Candles — Vigil Lights Sanctuary Oil — Beeswax Seatric Acid — Red Oil 162 No. Franklin St. Chicago 6, PATRONS Jackson Dry Cleaners Herrod Paint Spot Cottage Grocery United Finance Zesto Mid State Motor Hinky— Dinky Barnes Jewelry Gambles Thorpe Chemical Roger Hill Boyd Hardware Columbus Appliance Tom’s Watch Repair Oasis Bar Frank’s Washer Clem’s Tire Service Vivian’s Service Good Furniture All Real Lifetime Investment KAVICH FURNITURE 2716 13 St. Dial 20103 Pat Tworek is enjoying courteous service from R. Nelsen at R S SHOE STORE. For efficient, lasting service bring your car or truck to ARCHWAY MOTORS. L.E. Minette says, See the world; travel by Greyhound. And Joan fully agrees. Anything in the line of pharmacy is found in MIESSLER ' S DRUG STORE, where you are served by trained pharmacists. SEEMANS Congratulations Class of 1956 FRONTIER SERVICE McKOWN FUNERAL HOME East Hiway 30 Phone 29155 Columbus 2922 13 St. Congratulations ! ’56 Graduates Congratulations to the Class of 1956 CHAMPLAIN’S CAFE COLUMBUS BANK Member of East on Hiway 30 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Congratulations To The Graduates From THE FACULTY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the staff of the Bona Venture, wish to thank our business people for their financial support in making this annual possible. We also thank the faculty and the student body for their delightful cooperation. w. _ _ v V 1 L Ip z+X, Ur ' (h. 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