St John High School - Blue Book Yearbook (Jackson, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

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Many times we didn't come through Kids are always that way But Mom and Dad there was never a day We couldn't plan on you We've thanked God and now we want to thank you For the spirit you've always shown We think you're tops and want you to know You're the best Mom and Dad we 've known 9 1 . 1 . 4 W ni: T3 i i Z T A 1 I w 1 Q O ,Q 1 ',... I 3512 W , 'Q-5:5 if if Z Q wk if On January 8th, 1946, Father Coyle became pastor of St. John Parish and since then has been leading his parishoners and students in many spiritual and social func- tions. His guiding ways and cooperative spirit have truly marked him as a soldier of God. To you Father Coyle the graduating class of 1954 wish to express their most sin- cere thanks and gratitude for the help you gave and the confidence you showed in us. We can wholeheartedly say that you have been a perfect example of a true friend and advisor, ASSISTA TS w I REVEREND FATHER FRANCIS MURRAY Father Murray began his seminary days at St. Joseph's Grand Rapids. Then he was transferred to Sacred Heart at Detroit, later moved to Mount St. Mary, Cincinnati, and finally finished at St. John's, Plymouth, Michigan. His day of ordination was June 2nd, 1951. His first assignment on August, 1951 was at St. John's of Jackson where his friendly manner has warmed the hearts of everyone. The Freshmen and Junior classes have benefited by his weekly instructions in their religion classes. Father Murray's winning personality and love of fun are shared by all his friends at St. John'S. REVEREND FATHER CLARENCE WOOD Born at Flint, Michigan, Father Wood obtained his education at St. Mary School. His priestly studies were begun at Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, and finished at Mount St. Mary in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was ordained May 30th, 1947, Father Wood arrived in Jackson in November of 1948. The Sophomores and Seniors have since then been instructed by him in religion. These classes have provided great satis- faction and knowledge. Father Wood's spirited ways and clever manner are manifested by his never-ending interest in the schools welfare. Sister Miriam Clare Sister Francis Albert Sister Alexine . . Sister Jean Baptiste . Sister Elenita . . Sister Evangelista Sister Hiltrude . Sister Lucia . Sister Rosanne . Mr. T. Benedict . Mr. R. Torango . -', .. 15. .V -. ,, . Y '-ft ' A 'L w if ,nr 9 ,I to vuf5'?f9,9 fl 'bfi 4' ,pg i J 0 I .- 'A Y V1 ' - - , ,M -I ff ff' V gf 1, f ,Jig -' ,. -, I ,Jr f 'A 'fi , Z Jn, , . I. ' - e ir -- u.: 1:1-, 'fxggfi Q- .,1.-f' j i - ' ' V A V .. .f ,. , '- fl' ' , - . 6? ' ,. 4- -1 ' '- . . in 'i'2'-3e'-r:',lF'j'2ff.s,.- , , . :5 'f .. .h xg J , if-'cf Ip, ,ftp A ll. hh. 'Q , ,JH .2 ' 'W ' 'U' 'F . . - . i. ,, , ---in .-'il-:I-V--J,-' apr- .5 ,, ,nl .f Principal Latin, Religion, Intro. Science Religion, English Religion, Business Mathematics, Sociology, Bookkeeping Choir, Band, Choral Typing, English, Shorthand Physics, Drafting, English, Religion Biology, Religion Algebra, Geometry, Religion Vocational Guidance, American History Speech Teaching involves an active participation on the part of the student, so that the teacher is an instrument by which the student applying himself to the material, actually learns. St. Thomas Aquinas 7 SPECIAL DEDICATION TO RELIGIOUS s v P i r i r n 4 Q V 4 v 1 L 4 Q 1 1 4 1 1 v 4 V I 1 We dedicate this page with our prayers to all those who with the Grace of God have offered their lives to him by becoming a Priest, Sister or Brother. We especially Wish to remember our former classmate Edwin Schoettle who is now studying at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. May God bless you throughout your studies and future life. O F F I C E R S LEFT TO RIGHT: Ed Roman, Presidentg Veronica Pahl, Vice-Presidentg Mary Jo Lefere, Secretaryg Ed Herrera, Treasurer. SEHIURS P' 459015 5 YE BIGGE WHEEL C-drew? S. JOAN, if Class Poem We are leaving our Alma Mater now, For our school days are through And the years of work, and of play Are gone: but we'll start anew. Through all these years we have had a guide To help us along the way. We have had the Sisters and the Priests To inspire and direct us every day. We remember our first year, our second, our thirdg But most of all our last. We will never forget the constant help That St. John's has given in the past. How could we forget you dear St. John's After all you have done for us? You have given us victory and defeatg , f But you have also given us trust. 1 And now that we are going on our own f We will need that trust each day, ,F So we can see the good in all ,R And find the path to God's own way. 4 5- 'V . f' 1 '- As we wander in this wonderous World We will cast our thoughts to the past, And hope and pray that ever will remain Your guiding star helping all to the last. It's you that made us what we are So you will slways stay in our prayers. Farewell! St. John's And may you continue to be in God's eternal care. Carol Dollinger PATRON: Oh dear Lady of Confidence FLOWER: The red and white carnations Take our hands this day Represents us, blithe and gay And through your gentle Yet constant and unswerving and loving Son give Light the path to heavens way, Our thoughts to God each day, COLORS: The colors of red and white we MOTTO: We repeat To Jesus through chose Mary To signify deep feeling For its evident to all The magnitude of love and might Through Mary His grace and Our young hearts revealing. blessings Uncea singly will fall. 10 Sl IURS GERALD MUR PHY Basketball 2g Baseball 2g Football I,2, 3, 4: Volleyball 2. EDWARD HERRERA Basketball I,2, 3,4g Football 2, 3, 45 Baseball 3,45 Pres. of Varsity Club 4g Volleyball 25 Blue Book Staff 45 Christo phers I . SHERIN LUCAS Cheerleader 2, 3,45 Class Vice Pres. Ig S. S.C. Chairman 25 Prom Committee 33 Sodality 3,4g Blue Book Staff 4. RAYMOND FREUNDL Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 33 Baseball 2, 35 Volleyball 2. eww QE:-ka? SALLY CAMERON Choral 4g Prom Committee 3, Blue Book Staff 4g Choir 3. . ELIZABETH SMITH Basketball lg Softball 1, Sodality a. 3. 4 Prom Committee 3, Blue Book Staff 4. 12. CARMEN LEON Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, Choral Ig fig, S. S.C. President 29 Volleyball 2. V V M. -Y r PHYLLIS SULLIVAN I Basketball rg Volleyball Ip Sodality 4 Choral 2, 3g Choir 2, 3,4. RONALD LEON Basketball Ip Baseball 2g Football I,2, 3, 43 Choral Ig Volleyball 2. MARY IO LEFERE Class Vice-Pres. 3: Sodality lg S. S. C. Officer I, 2g Choir I, 2g Class Sec. 4: Choral 3, 4g Prom Committee 35 Blue Book Staff JH Girl 4. GERALD KELLY Sl IIIR Basketball I, 2, 3, 4g Baseball I. 2, 3, 49 Football 4g Golf 2, 35 Volleyball 2g Christophers 25 I Boy 4. 42 1. s , DELANO THOMAS Acolyte I, 2, 3, 4g Basketball Ig Volleyball 2: Blue Book Staff 4. 14 GAHS N. I , A -f . .1 ' 'rl MARGARET WISDA Choir I, 2, 3, 43 Choral 2, 4g Blue Book Staff 4. LOUISE OBUC HOWSKI Band 2g Sodality 3g Choral 43 Blue Book Staff 4. ERNEST AMBS Football 1, 2. 15 X ED WIN ROMAN Christophers 2g Volleyball 2, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Class President I, 3, 45 Class Treasur er 2, Blue Book Staff 4, Prom Com- mittee 3g Varsity Club Secretary 4. Chou' I 2 Prom Commlttee 3 Blue JAMES O'CONNOR Football 1, 2, 3, 4pAC01yte 1, 2, 3, 4: Golf 2, Volleyball 25 Choral 23 Christophers I. 16 MARY MYERS Ch0i1' I, 2. 3. 4: Choral 2. X, GEORGE OLDACRE Choral 35 Golf 2g Christ m ophers 2. 5 2' ff Q . fl? L 4 ff' h JOYCE MARX Choir 4: Choral 43 Sodality 4. 1 7 ' '1 1 ROBERT PAUWELS Acolyte I, 2, 3, 4: Football I, 2, 3, 45 Christophers Ig Prom Committee 3g Volleyball 2. MARILYN NEWMAN Choir 1,43 Choral Ig Basketball xg Prom Committee 3. -E' - 1. . MICHAEL HAZERES ' Football I, 2, 3, 45 Basketball Ig Baseball I, 2g Volleyball 1, 2. 18 MARY O'DOWD Choir I, z, 3, 4gSOd31iIy 1, zg Basketball Ig Volleyball Ig Prom Committee 3. CAROL DOLLINGER Class Secretary 2, 35 Prom Com- mittee 3g Blue Book Staff 4. ERNEST KWASKE , ,- Prom Committee 33 Handy Man I, 2, 3. 4. 1 1 .g ,7,k H ,-'k JOAN BILASKI LAWRENCE POXSON Basketball 3g Choral I, 2, 3g Blue Book Staff 4g Athletic Council 3. Choir I, 2, 3, 4g Choral I, 2, 3. 4: Band 2. 3. 4. 1-Q.. WILLIAM ANU SZKIEWIC Z Acolyte I, 2, 4g Christophers 1,2g S. S. C. President 4g Choral 2g Choir 2, 4. 20 Sl IIIR MARY KASTENS Choral 3g Prom Committe 3. MARIANNE HAHN Blue Book Staff 4g Sodality I. 2. 1 RICHARD TRAJNOWSKI Basketball 3, 4g Baseball 4. l ,7f 6 LAWRENCE MACK Volleyball I5 Football I, 2, 3, 45 Choir 2, 35 Choral 2, 35 Blue Book Staff 45 Christophers 1, 2. MARY IDU CAHILL S. S.C. Vice-Pres. 35 Prom Committee 35 Blue Book Staff 4. MICHAEL MORAN Sl Illll ,ad alms Q MARGARET VAUGHN Choir 2, 4g Choral 2, Sodality 4. ,F .2 . ,, , , . GLENN ATKIN Band I, 2, 3, 45 Choral 2, 3, 4, ll ' A 7, J rf li 4 J 027' ik: Basketball 1, 2gChIiSIOph61'S 1, 2: S. S. C. Treasurer 4, Choir 2, 3, 4. MARY KNUTSON Choral 4, Choir 1, 4g Sodality 1.4. Z3 4' fl? DELORES GREER Choir 1,2,3g Choral I,2gBaf1d 2,3, Sodaliry 1,2, 3,4. DONALD FITZGERALD Basketball I, 2, 3, 43 Football 2g Baseball I,2,4g Volleyball 2g Choral Ig Christ- ophers 2. GERALD KWASKE Basketball I,2, 3, 4, Football 3, Volleyball 2, Christophers 2. 24 Sf Illli IEANNE COCHRAN Sodality I,2,43 Choir 1,45 Choral 2, Basketball 25 Prom Committe 3. THOMAS LOUAGIE Football I, 3,4g Baseball Ig Christophers Ig Volleyball 2. RITA MAHER Choir 1, 2, 3, 4g Choral 2, 4, Cheerleading 2, 3,45 Blue Book Staff 4, Sodality 1,25 Prom Committee 3g S.S.C. Secretary 3. ef.: W, .,, .. ,f mm. 52: E2i2':iiIf'I5'1 55551 fi m,,tIl1,Elz5M ''SL5229252556555ffiiflikr . ..., . .,,,. , an ,fm ff lf, W, ,,.,,vv,5g,hl1 ROSEMARIE VASSAL MATTHEW CUMMINGS Football 1,25 Acolyte I,2,3,4g S.C.C. Pres. 3. Sodality Prefect I, 2,3, 45 Choral 2, 39 Sl lllll S.S.C. Vice. Pres. 43 Choir I,2,3,4g Basketball Ig Volleyball Ig Prom Com- mittee 3. JAMES HELMS Class Treasurer 3g Football 2, 3,4g Baseball 2, 3, 4g Acolyte I, 2, 3, 43 Christophers 2. 2 6 RUTH BERRY Sodality 3, 4. Ki' ALPHONSE LYC KE Football I,2,4gB3Sk6Iba113 Baseball 1. ALMA KELLOGG Choral I,2g Sodality I,2, 3.4. 2.7 SHIRLEY CAVENDER Basketball Ig Volleyball Ig Softball 1,25 Sodality 3,4g Choral 2g Choir 1.2, 3,A,g Prom Committee 3. Z8 SE Illl-I IIAHS VERONIC A PA HL Basketball Ig Volleyball Ig Softball I,2Q Sodality I,2, 3,4g Class Vice-Pres. 45 Sodality Vice-Prefect 43 Prom Committee 3g Blue Book Staff 4g Choir 1.2, 3,4g Choral 2. 1 ' 3 f l . 'S I E 1 , 9 . r V? .. -- --- ' 5 x L0 Q , ,a 1 1, i W ,Q , Lb .mfwgy If .Q I it ' fi 1 1 A ' 15 , ' 'f V x. 1 . ' -sl, 1 ,L f 1',f'ij3 I? X. fig? ,QY ri, 1 ' .K 'L-L '--I I , 1., ,q v Q Jn-it V ,main 'jfs , ' V5 ff f--.,,, - .ff M- W ' ' i f i, A - W . J 1 I luv , W ' ' Q ' ww A .A vc 1.1 'h:-' K ' H ,f - . J. g-- L A g 1- ...fmfuu 9 E S NN ' ' V -nf W ggi ., ,O - . QM. , ,EM , A A 1. x,'f' swf' ' ',Qv'f,1Z4l. 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Otsego St. XXX In the bewildering com- plexity of human life, man needs intelligent direction in his human activities. There is a need for sound conclusions and correct reasoning by the youth on whom society must depend for Christian ethics. Business education is an integral part of the total program of education and training for complete living. Compliments of CHECKER SANDWICH SHOP 401 Page if .I 47 Compliments of PEET PACKING CO. We aim to make our daily 11v1ng more pleasant by know- ing how to use the implements and services placed at our disposal by American business. The high est function of science is to discover the second- ary causes through which God acts. The just appre- ciation of how to regulate our speech plays a leading part in our daily live s. Americanism- a prime requisite for future life. lam' VARSITY CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: Mr. Torongo Advisor: Louis Scarpirio, Don Fitzgerald, Bill Bullinger, Tom Nastally, Gerald Kwaske Eugene Former. SECOND ROW:Larry Mackg Tom Conway, Jerry Schafer, Jerry Kelly, Jerry Murphy, Jim Shotwell, Bob Gitthens, Dale Lammers. BOTTOM ROW: Pres. Edward Herrerag Vice-Pres. Jim Helm: Sec. Ed Romang Treas. Jim O'Conrlor. 5 Eighth Grade Champs i 3 Seniors' Valentine to Mary Compliments of WEST END GRILL 8: B-1 BAR 2109 W. Michigan HM V I I A ' A um.. 35 Z! L-Q , 3 3 f'f,,J Q I L! 'fi ff X- Qfi R-H1811-t gi: 45 7 .Soft smgers 1nsp1re the Divine Sacrifice. 4 i ia 'W fum W WWW W 'Ui ' ,W ' ' ' if 1,55 35 'Sw X AA '19 Si IUR I William Anuskiewicz Mattress Tester Ernest Ambs Glen Atkin Ruth Berry Joan Bilaski Mary Lou Cahill Sally Cameron Shirly Cavender Jeanne Cochran Matthew Cummings Carol Dollinger Don Fitzgerald Ray Freundl Delores Greer Marianne Hahn Michael I-lazeres James Helms .Ed Herrera Mary Kastens Alma Kellogg Jerry Kelly Julie Kelly Mary Knutson Ernest Kwaske Jerry Kwaske Mary Jc Lefere Carmen Leon Ronald Leon Tom Louagie Sherry Lucas Alfonse Lycke Larry Mack Rita Maher Joyce Marx Mike Moran Jerry Murphy Mary Myers Marilyn Newman Louise Obuchowski James O'Connor Mary O'DoWd George Oldacre Susie Pahl Robert Pauwels Larry Poxson Ed Roman Betty Smith Phyllis Sullivan Delano Thomas Dick Trajnowski Rosie Vassal Margie Vaughn Margie Wisda' A Success Manager Bookeeper Beautician Nurse Nurse Receptionist Waves To Graduate Teacher Life Guard Commercial Artist Pop Corn Maker Foreign Ambassador Barber Coach Engineer Teacher Comptometer Operator Heaven Teacher Nurse Carpenter Carpenter Teacher Philadelphia Lawyer Football Coach Cook An Engineer' S enginee r Navy Bagle Baker Nurse Wife Be a Millionaire Profe ssional ice Skater Social Worker Stewardess Penologist Owner of Martins To Retire Air Force Nurse Chemical Engineer Engineer A Success Secretary Marry a Millionaire Deep Sea Diver President of U. S. Sponge Diver THHSTS Hobby Doing Nothing Hunting 8: Fishing Hunting Stamp Collecting Boat Building Collecting Butterflies Walking on Stilts Skating 8: Tennis Dancing Plumbing Chasing Rainbows Fishing Hunting 8: Science Working Money mooching Beavering Sports Playing Sports Catching flies Walking lt's a secret Flying Airplanes Dancing Cabinet Maker Washing the truck Janitor Talking Dentistry Silly questions Rags to Riches Baseball Model Rail-Roading Baseball Dancing Driving a Cadillac Football Money Saving Dancing Making silent movies Flirting Buying shoes Golf Repairing Refrigerators Fre shman Girls Sports Counting Stars Skating Collecting Mink Coats Greenbacks Hustling Bottle Cap Collecting Nurse Skating Secretary Skating Compliments Pet Peeve Alarm Clocks Women Drivers Goldie Men 53 Alumni Quarte rbacks 6' Juniors J. H. S. Customers J. H. S. Carpenters Fish Stories Teachers J. B. Study halls Braggers Women Experiments Twin brothers Cars Kools College Boys Talkative Girls A Senior Girl Same as above l won't dance Coaches Studebaker Sleeping Louagie's malt Las Vegas Beanie Umpires Oz 30 Chevy St. M. Matthew S St. M. Graduate s Quietness Dirty trucks Torongo Shoe salesmen Chris Norby Homework Stockbridge Coaches A Blue Chevy D. G. T. Coupons Freshman Girls Calories Transferring Clerking HOWARD 8: SOLON CO, AND OPPENHEIMS X x Xxxx BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Mack, Jerry Kelly, Ed Roman, Mike Hazeres, Jim O'Connor, Dale Lammers, Tom Louagie, Jim Helms, Gene Forner, Bob Pauwels, SECOND ROW: Bill Drongowski, Lou Scarpino, Dave Kelly, Tom Conway, Ed Herrera, Ralph LaRosa, Nick Arcaro, Darrell Konopka, Jerry Smith. THIRD ROW: Reserve Coach Dick Sweeney, Coach Torongo, Joe Fitzgerald, Tom Nastally. Jerry Schafer, Bill Pauwels, Jim Scotwell, Jim Duffy, Francis Brieger, Assistant Coach Benedict. FOURTH ROW: Jim Pahl, Bob Macklin, Bill Bullinger. Compliments of Compliments of RIVERSIDE PACKING COMPANY CUT N CURL 817 Water Street 54 ll3O First Street TO OUR SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS There are many boys with loyalty trueg But not like you for the gold and blue. There are many boys for the gold and blue: But not like you the Seniors true. There are many boys that are Seniors true With courage, and crust, and gumption, too. These, the boys who graduate Fought and fought till fate did break. Their losses, their falls, their broken whimes We know were taken on the chin. Their blocking, their guarding, their scoring, their runs-- None can take full credit cause twas' not done b Now the time has come and your High School Years are through So we say.thanks to you, and you, and you. IIUAIIHES John v s: Opponent Lansing Ressurection Lansing St. Mary Jackson St. Mary Battle Creek St. Phillip Ann Arbor St. Thomas Kalamazoo St. Augustine Lansing Ressurection Jackson St. Mary Lansing St. Mary Saginaw St. Andrews Ann Arbor St. Thomas Battle Creek St. Phillips Kalamazoo St. Augustine Saginaw St. Andrews Basketball Tournaments Mr Thomas Benedict: assistant football coach, head basketball coach, and head baseball coach. Football Score s John vs: Opponents Albion Lansing Ressurection Flint Sacred Heart Ann Arbor St. Thomas Battle Creek St. Phillips Lansing St, Mary Kalamazoo St-A's. Leslie St. Mary, Jackson John vs: Opponents Michigan C enter Napoleon 43 East Jackson 58 Mr. Richard Torongo, head football coach. L.to R, FIRST ROW: Tom Conway. Ray Freundl, Don Fitzgerald Captain: Bill Bullinger, Ed Herrera SECOND ROW: Bob Gitthens, Ed Roman, Dave Schmecllin, Jim Duffy. THIRD ROW: Maurrie Lefere, Jim Pabl, Bob Macklin, Managers: Torn Smith, Danny Newman. FIRST ROW: Don Arend. Stanley Soltis, Dave Kelly Captain, Pat O'Dowd, Jerry Smith. SECOND ROW: Bill Pauwels, Jim Lefere. Tom Fleming. Tommy Torri. THIRD ROW: Albert Herrera, David Van Buren, Robert Herrera. , --2' :- I f Q39 'iz GLHSS HISTUHU One bright September morning in 1942, found around forty or fifty Jackson homes in a state of excitement as hasty preparations were being made for the departure of many birdlings to try their wings. Among this amazed group of strange inhabitants, Sister Mary Roland escorted through the door of Room l, in St. John School, Rosemarie Vassal, Mary Myers, Margaret Vaughan, Mary O'Dowd, Veronica Pahl, Alphonse Lycke, Robert Pauwels, Gerald gl Earnest Kwaske, Delano Thomas, Matthew Cummings, Richard Trajnowski, Bill Anuszkiewicz, Gerald Murphy, James Helms, Micheal Hazeres, Gerald Kelly, JamesO'Connor, George Oldacre, Rita Maher, Jeanne Cochran, Raymond Freundl, Elizabeth Smith, and Shirley Cavender. Under the supervision of Sister Mary Roland we received our first chance to display our hidden talents by participating in the acting out of Our Lady's Birth. As the middle of the school year approached,we were directed by Sister Emerencha in the high light of our spiritual life, which came on May 23, 1943 when Reverend Father Du fy ad- ministered Holy Communion. Swiftly a year passed by and when the class returned in the blush of another autumn morn, we find a few more notable characters added to our roll, Phyllis Sullivan, Delores Greer and Alma Kellogg. With our ambitions high and yet to be fullfilled we soon settled down to await promotion to the basement. The lon awaited day finally came when we were admitted to the third grade and we re acgvised by Sister Marie Gonzaga who faithfully followed us to the fourth grade. It was duringl these two grades, in which we struggled to master the sub- jects presented us t at we were acquainted with two more students, Glen Atkin and Margaret Wisda. In the fifth grade of our studies at St. John's we paced the steps with two grand principles, honor and obedience. With these as our pass- word, and with the aid of Sister Mauraleen, we were able to attain our desired goal, Along with our new classmate, Don Fitzgerald, the sacrament of Con- irmation was administered by Bishop Joseph H. Albers in which once again our spiritual life was enriched. None other than Mary Knutson, Ed Schoettle, and Mike Moran joined in ranks, We passed this sixth year very quietly at work under the direction of Sister Rose Daniel. Our seventh year was replete with events full of significance for those who were interested and now these same events are only memoriesg however, it brou ht us Ed Roman, Joan Bilaski, and Marilyn Newman. At Fast we found ourselves kings and queens of the first floor with Sister Marie Vivian as our guide. With Marianne Hahn and Dick Trajnowski joining us as eighth graders. We completed our grammar school. At last the long awaited day arrived when, in the fall of 1950 we ascended the stairs to the high school. As is such in the case of freshies we were very glreen the first few days, and found ourselves everywhere but the right places. T e first few days of high school were filled with the new acquaintances of Louise Obuchowski, Ruth Berry, Betty Smith, Mary Lou Cahill, Julie Kelly, Sally Cameron, Carol Dollinger, Mary Jo Lefere, Larry Mack, Ernest Ambs, Carmen and Ronnie Leon, Larry Poxson, Ed Herrera, Sherin Lucas. Those first days of high school were filled with tension at the thought of the ever present lnitiations tradition. We were lucky, however, the Seniors still had faint memories of their Freshman year and were somewhat merciful. Football and basketball games, pep meetings and dances combined with Latin, algebra, and religion kept us in a constant dither that first wonderful year, Reaching the heights of sophisticated sophomores we were pleasantly surprised to greet Sister Ethel from grade school and a new friend Mary Kastens, By sponsoring various projects we made enough money to host the Seniors at their annual graduation breakfast. Our year ended with Ed Schoettle leaving to serve God as a servant of Christ at Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit. Greeting us with open arms upon entrance as Juniors was Sister Jean Baptiste. With no further adieu we began preparations for the Junior and Senior Prom by means of sponsoring dances. Fathers Ernest and Louis Miller strengthened our faith by a wonderful two week mission. Also the choosing of our ever cherished class rings was a memorable event. The unforgetable year came to a close with our annual picnic at Pleasant Lake sponsored by the High School Mother's Club to whom we are grateful. Continued on page 70 59 ,z ,pf 4 , .5 l -.-,,.,,,f-W1 Q, -W g E EE 5 lj Q 'ig 151 E ff EEE EE T L:-' - ' I V f L I 'A Mig I :E -' if x ' E. x 5 , 1 . X E i L .. ' 1 Y X K if KL I 4, I if T 'V I 8845! 1 O g .4 X. Q R .gs I 5 . f ' 1 .Y 2 tj -J! 2- X' x EF C Mosfr ATHLETQC RQMAIIS E EE g E E M fm. ... Y - Km D E ,A ,E ,fp z Pnesmen - f l wA 'N E ' ' O V! 5 FF 5 ,A f .- T I Qi AL,AA if l 4 ' A x K I k JPQ - Q Q , ,Ig at X fl s 1 . ' V I 7 f ta 'xg' sri 7 d uf BEST ALL AROUND '11 WNY WM N1 q, 5 Q xx Y LDMDNXNX N Complimen ts of MRS. CONRAD'S BAKER and MEADE 8: CARRINGER 804 E. Mich, Ave. 720 Greenwood M F, -,Q f '51 F-, - xg O 2 Q , wg S M' 2 f A I ' ll f gl Xwjh ,EMU I' SQ YNW W 1 KJ., N 5 I L f Q EX X J fi x' 5 f 4 ff WSF- A N- ,f S A .HW O x xx ,J I vx qx bk ' X .sea X .9 X 44003 59 ' Chi Qi Rim? gf 'FN' f A x xxx U Q , I stones 1 , V' K Q' If 'Q 'Jones Q'-E ET . Q U -0, Q - - EE Q30 QS. W 7 fa 2 BEST DANCERS 61 ----...hai BLUE BOOK STAFF Editor-in-Chief Ed Roman As sociate Editor Sherin Lucas Business Manager Marianne Hahn Manager Susie Pahl Secretary Louis Obuchowski Photography Mary Jo Lefere Activities Joanne Bilaski Sports Ed Herrera Will Mary Lou Cahill Prophecy Larry Mack History Rita Maher Hobbies Larry Poxs on Poet Carol Dollinger Typists Julie Kelly Margie Wisda Compliments of S. H. CAMP CO. 81 ROBERTSON'S SERVICE STATION 1002 Cooper Mtn 'f mi' Ig... 'Q W A, I 1? E fig T, , mm, aj so 5 1 gjefff ,ff I To Mrs. F. A. Thomas, Blue Book Sggaff Adyisorf goiesfiour sinceire ThQ.rIk your fnany hours gf, sU5f3er.vis'ion and work are W very? 'riifeftdppreciated by the Class . The future, indeed, will qfhfgo rkdtfnise for one who has iso much to others! A VLYXETL Q 2, in ix 1, - , WX! kiln -7 MQW ff mggQB'2Q3'5 'N I'0l9 QC? The twentieth anniversary of my graduation of St. John's High School! Yes, it had v come, and the rising sun had found me expectantly thumbing my way towards the beautiful city of Jackson, to visit a few of my old classmates. Most of the early morning had been spent walking, but presently a long limousine pulled up and offered me a lift. The driver looked familiar. And so he was, for it was none other than Mike Hazeres, whom, he told me, was the chauffeur for Governor and Mrs. Roman at Lansing. So Ed made good! As Mike and Italked, I learned that Mrs. Roman was the former Mary Jo Lefere - and a very gracious First Lady. Too, I found out that another old friend, Matt Cummings, was sewage commissioner of the state. Seems he Worked his way up from the bottom. At that time, he let me out at the Jackson city limits, and I proceeded to walk again. Not far into town I marched into a service station for a drink, and whom did I meet but Bob Pauwels. He ran the station with his wife, the former Julie Kelly, and did it well, too. He works at his favorite hobby now - collecting money for pretol. Julie works the grease rack. No sooner had I left them than I ran into Lippy Jim Helms and his charming wife, the former Mary Lou Cahill. What a lovely couple! They decided to take me on a tour thru our old haunt, where Helms now coaches football. His wife helps him - she coaches all of his quarterbacks. Once at St. John's I was amazed to discover the former Susie Pahl, now Mother Mary Christine, in charge. She told me that another classmate, Louise Obuchowski, also took vows at Monroe. Upon leaving St. John's, I passed over to the corner where a large sign displayed a picture of the proposed new school. Turning slowly, a small neon sign caught my eye: Kwaske's Karpenter Korner, owned by Ernest Kwaske. Inside I found his assistant, Joan Bilaske. Nice seeing them again. Next door I discovered a barbershop. Leon's Clip Joint, run by Ron Leon, was doing a big business, due, I think to his featured cut: the bowl-o-drome cut. Moving on, I felt hungry, and where would I get some free grub? At Beanie's Beanery, naturally, where I found Glen Atkin and his wife, the former Jeanne Cochran. I-Ie served the customers with food and Jeanne served them with song. After munching an apple, I moseyed down to Michigan Avenue, where I found Carmen Leon grinding an organ while his monkey I-lamstrung entertained a small crowd. Among the gathering I discovered Larry Poxson, who now owned Jackson Junction, I learned. Seems he now uses it as a drag strip for diesels. I also found Jerry Kelly, the famous gold miner. Flash-in-the-pan Jerry told me all about himself and his exploits. He's quite a personable fellow - found only one gold mine in his life, but he made quite a bit from it. Walking slowly on, I bumped into Carol Dollinger peddling popsicles. I bought one, naturally, just in time to witness a band marching right down the middle of the street. Looking it over, I found Jim O'Conner playing slushpump, Mike Moran playing second fife, Don Fitzgerald thumping his washboard, and Wild Bill Anuszkiewicz stroking his harp. Bill practiced harp quite a bit back in his school days. Their leader was Tom Louagie, who, incidentally, writes all the tunes for this conglomeration. His favorite is A Peg in My Heart. A really fine group, if you care for that kind of organized discord. Ambling a fit further, I caught sight of a newspaper stand. I bought one, or rather, borrowed it for the time being. And right on the front page I read where Senator Marrianne Hahn wants to tax manufacturers. I hope this wouldn't affect Rita Maher's interests. She manufactures argyle socks for retired coaches. Or Mary Myers firm: a pie plant where Delores Greer is head pietza trirnmer. Turning to page four, I found Mary Knutson's column, Pitching Horseshoes. In this issue she wrote about a nation-wide organization called Alcoholics Unani- mous headed by another old friend of mine, Ray Freundl. I also read, on that page, Ruth Berry's column: How to Get Your Man. Nice reading. Moving the eyeball, I caught sight of a small article about Sally Cameron, who, recently having returned from Mexico, published her first edition of Bull-fighting Made Easy. Next, I turned to the sports page. The headlines caught my eye first: Kan- . vasback Murphy Wins Golden Gloves. Glad he finally made it. Another column was devoted to Jerr Kwaske, the swimming champion of the River Grand. Even 'Satchel' Trajnowski madfe the sports page. Seems he still pitches - led the Swartz Creek Spitfires to a state crown this year. O course, he had a lot of help from his trainer, Shirley Cavender, and his manager Marilyn Newman. In the ads I found Ed Herrera's two-cents worth. I-Ie sells post holes. And in the job open' columns I found the ad for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, recently moved to Jackson. This made me remember Mary O' Dowd, who is employed there as a furnigator. She takes the bugs out of new planes. l'0l0 QC? After dissolving all this, I discarded the paper. Presently, I was fortunate enough to run into Alphonse Lycke, another old classmate. Seems that he is now a bookie. Good old Three-to-one Al!We got to chewin' the fat, and he told me about Ernest Ambs. Ernie's now chief-cook-and-bottle-washer at Leake's Lounge. Then I learned all about George Oldacre's business: he's a mortician, and advertises self-service at his establishment, Dribbler's. While Al and I gabbed, we walked to a nearby parking lot, run by Betty Smith and Rose Marie Vassal, to get his car, a Gashog Eight. fRosie and Betty always did like parking lots. J We drove on and talked the same way. I learned that Sherin Lucas is now a amous model - for earmuffs, no less, which are designed for her by Alma Kellogg. Ialsolearned that Joyce Marx is also a designer - she makes up wallpaper for fishing shanties. Then Al and I had to part. Leaving him, I resumed my walk around town. The first person I saw was another former classmate: Del Thomas. I-Ie said that he was now a trainer at a flea circus, but I could see that even before he spoke: he carried a whip and flit gun under his arm. The day was well nigh gone. The sun was slowly sinking - like a croquet ball down an open manhole. But before night came, I found several more of my classmates. Mary Kastens and Margaret Wisda, who were both, Margie explained, taking correspondence courses in, of all things, correspondence. With them was Phyllis Sullivan, the noted lecturer. She kindly gave me a pamphlet containing her latest speech: What You Can Accomplish In One Day. Oh, how true. Leaving them, I decided to head back towards home, and leave Jackson for another twenty years. As I passed thru the suburbs fvia cattle-car rodaf I couldn't help thinking about my former classmates. And while I cogitated, I grew a little envious of them. You see, they're working. LARRY MACK MATT JOHNSON'S SERVICE VARSITY SPORT SHOP Standard Oil Products Bowling Balls Tire and Battery Service Drilled while you wait Accessories - Washing - Lubrication Plugging and Reboring Ganson and Cooper 9454 236 E. Michigan Ave. 33150 JACKSON Pl.YwooD co. CATHOLIC SHOPPE Complete Line Rosaries - Prayer Books - Statues Plywood Pictures - Crucifixes Fir Figured Woods , White Pine I-Iard Woods Greetmg Cards 445 E Prospect 166 W. Cortland 33145 lv- 5 2 IHA IlllSlANll our last will and testament to be read on the day of graduation This will has been witnessed by the following members of the Senior Class ,Kaz We, the class of nineteen hundred fifty-four, do hereby make and declare this to be ZLV7' 5' ,,,.. ,,...L - , ,-,fl ,4- . ? . i Q, Mike Moran leaves his alertness in Physics class to Frank Messner. Dick Trajnowski wills his referees' whistle and shirt to Chuck Sitko. Smiles Wisda leaves her friendly grin to Mary Ann Lambert. Ron and Carmen Leon leave their loyalty to one another to Ruth Barnes and Helene Smith. Louise Obuchowski and Silent Mack leave their gift of gab to Eugenia Stoll. Marianne Hahn leaves her getting away with murder to Harriet Dupuis. Larry Poxson and Mary Jo Lefere will their demon driving to Ron Svoboda. QPassengers hang only Glenn Atkin and Joan Bilaski leave their band uniforms to Bob Gitthens. Jeanne Cochran leaves her way with the faculty to Francis Brieger. Del Thomas and Jerry Murphy will their night life and their love of Shaughnessy's to Arkie Arcaro. fDon't forget, school starts at ninelj Phylis Sullivan wills her height to Will Erven. Ed Herrera leaves his athletic ability to Dale Lammers. fGet the Jugl I lj Mary Lou Cahill leaves to Tom Conway a ball and chain. You won't get far with thisl To Bill Bullinger goes with our compliments, our letter writing ability. Yours truly, Julie Kelly and Rita Maher. Heartbreakers Sherry Lucas and Sally Cameron leave their power over men to Mary Lou Vassal. Jim O'Conner and Ed Roman leave the Sophomore girls to Jim Pahl. fTake it easyg they're only babies.J Mary Kastens leaves her way with the Irishmen to Marg Dalton. Delores Greer and Ruth Berry leave their daily class recitations to Bernie Boardman. George Oldacre and Alphonse Lycke will a pool cue and chalk to Tom Stewart. fLong live Tubbsl IJ Mary Myers wills her curly brown hair to Louis Scarpino. Joyce Marx wills her ability to show up when least expected to Jerry Schafer and Jim Shotwell. Rosie Vassal leaves her winning Way to Jane Everett. Slow Poke Mary Knutson leaves her lead-footed shoes to Elizabeth Oldenburg. Woman Hater Jim Helms leaves his, uh, leaves his, oh, .... He's just leaves. Typing Tom Louagie leaves his hunt and Peek method to Marg Williams and Bob Kinstle. Ernie Kwaske leaves his well-worn path up S. West Ave to Bob Baker. Ernie Ambs wills his scholastic ability to Kate Murray. Furious Don Fitzgerald leaves his hot temper to Ron Walicki. Jerry Kwaske wills his famous Blush to Joe Fitzgerald. Ray Freundl leaves his Casanova ways to Bob Dugal. Margie Vaughn leaves her incessant giggles to Kathy Robinson. Bill Anus. . . Qcon't next weekj leaves his name to Daniel Webster. Pretty Boy Kelly leaves his way with the women to Tom Nastally. Mary O'Dowd leaves her front porch to Jerry Hanes for further use. Matt Cummings wills everything he has to Jerry Helms. Come and get itl ll Sleepy Bob Pauwels wills his morning stretches to Paul Watters. Alma Kellogg leaves her nice manner to Mary Dalton. Marilyn Newman leaves her sister Nancy to carry on the family name. Peppy Shirley Cavender wills her excess energy to Jerry Chimielewski. Get hepl Carol Dollinger leaves her artistic ability to Delphine Kryst. Betty Smith leaves her flirtatious ways to Pat Brown. Mike Hazeres wills his line to Ronnie Karasek. Susie Pahl leaves her love of the Polish to anyone interested. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Annual Staff and the Senior Class wish to express their sincere thanks to their friends and patrons mentioned on the following pages. They have played no small part in making this 1954 edition of TI-IE BLUE BOOK possible. To Mother Miriam Clare, our prin- cipal, and to our faculty we express a heartfelt Thank You for their coopera- tion in making our high school years, happy ones. To all, we express our sincerest thanks for helping us to keep The Spirit of Youth. Edwin Roman, Editor The Entire Blue Book Staff Rolling Pin Pastry Shop 1210 Greenwood Ave. Way Jewelers 1130 First St. Martin Office Supply 218-220 S. Mechanic St. Jackson Typewriter 8: Office Supply Co. 204 S. Jackson St. Zaski's Grocery 559 N. Pleasant St. Winn - Page Welding 813 Liberty St. Zawacki Patent Medicine 1033 Cooper St. l Casler Hardware 125 N. Jackson, St. D. E. Burgess 1036 Belden Rd. Monarch Electric 4114 Page Ave. Jackson Key Works 176 W. Pearl St. Beacon Sandwich Shop Clinton Sz St. Clair Electric Maintenance 81 Repair Co. 340 Otsego Ave. Ph. 43131 BOOST OUR Martin Smith Co. Roofing 836 Steward Ave. Ph. 26050 The Beer Well 7 Drive-ln 2104 E. Michigan Ave.. Kroger Co. 1715 E. Michigan Ave. A. 8: P. Supermarket 1215 E. Michigan Ave. Dawn Donut Co. 330 Otsego Ave. K. gl H. Coffee Shop 108 N. Horton St. 1-lanser 8: Roman Market 1001 Lansing Ave Joe Martino 215 N. Milwaukee Knotty Pine 142 9 Coope r Silver Foam Dist. Co.. 421 Liberty St. Knowles Radio Service 2900 Wildwood Rd. Mary Alldredge Beauty Shop 725 Kennedy St. Riedel Bros. 602 Steward Ave. BOOSTERSH Steffy's Drug Store 600 Steward Ave. Sefton TV 8: Radio Service 152 W. Michigan Ave. Veteran's Grill 303 W. North St. Benner Service Corner Ganson 8: N. West Laun-Dry- It 904 Lansing Ave . Se rvisoft 1013 Clinton Rd. Bowling Palace 2410 E. Michigan Osborn's Pharmacy 800 W. Ganson St. Lewis Surgical Supply 408 S. Jackson St. Sager Concrete Products 1189 S. Dettman Rd. John Crowley Boiler Wks. 703 Adrian Ave. Kurpinski Iron Sc Metal 2700-2800 Page Ave. A Friend F.arl's Speedway Service Milwaukee at Liberty Mr. 8: Mrs. L. J. Wisda Osusch Grocery 606 Seymour Demay's Inc. 813 E. Michigan Ave. Michigan Shoe Rebuilding L. Dragonetti 705 W. Franklin Galley Lunch 1211 lf2 Greenwood 1. M. Dach 303 N. Jackson St. Carman's Floor Coverings 236 W. Cortland Cady 8: White Service 1318 W. Michigan Trio Bar 802 E. Michigan Ave. Latocha Company 311 S. Otsego Joe's Food Shop 1248 Fourth St. Joe's Electric 1000 Lansing Ave. Mr. Mr, Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr, Mrs, Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. SPUNSURS 8: Mrs Clem Gennety Mrs. E. Hartsuff Donald Myers 8: Mrs O. Bilaski Mr. Paul Russell Marilyn Smith 8: Mrs Victor Louagie Evenknit Hosiery Alma Czaika 8: Mrs James Duffy Mr. T. K. Reynolds Herman Brady 8: Mrs F. L. Atkin Delphine Anuszkiewicz Leo Bednark 8: Mrs Maurice P. Lefere Mr. 8: Mrs J. Sponsler William Kelly A. J. Roman Mr. 8: Mrs. Wm. Spencer Sheelah Kelly 8: Mrs Clair Vaughan Mr. 8: Mrs. Jack Draper Ed Schonard 8: Mrs Mark Kelly Mr. 8: Mrs. W. Obuchowski Jack McClusky 8: Mrs C. C. Smith Mr. 8: Mrs W. H. Mack Irene Lapinski 8: Mrs Stuart Cameron Mr, 8: Mrs Chas. Dollinger Jean Thomas 8: Mrs D.W. Myers Mr. 8: Mrs. J. Gallagher Frank Guidice 8: Mrs Alfred Kellogg Mr. 8: Mrs. F. A. Thomas Janet Lucas 8: Mrs Ernest Ambs Mr. 8: Mrs Wallace Ramp Ann Cross 8: Mrs. P. O'Neill Mr. 8: Mrs Angelo Hazeres Mitcheal Keller Calvin L. Halliday George Hazeres Phillis Bilaski 8: Mrs William Hahn Mr. 8: Mrs Jack Ford Jim Crowley 8: Mrs Philip Kelly Mr. 8: Mrs. John O'Dowd Tom Conway 8: Mrs John A. Lucas Mike O'Dow Jane Acker 8: Mrs Ted Kennedy Joe's Electric Co. John Atkin 8: Mrs James J. Greer Mr. 8: Mrs. Joseph Pahl Alice Crowley 8: Mrs A. Zolnierovich Mr. 8: Mrs. H. Gulliford Michael Ford 8: Mrs Gerald Kelly Mr. 8: Mrs. Jerry Cahill Rus Logan 8: Mrs. Sidney Schmedlen Mr. 8: Mrs. J. W. Sykes Sr. Florence Doyle Charles Rough Mr. 8: Mrs. J. W. Sykes Jr. Leo Helms Ray Newhouse David Cavender Ngbert Sarafin 8: Mrs. J. Comperchio Mr. L. J. Cavender Eddie Winski Continuation of Class History Now we have come back for our last year-our last year at St. John's. In this year Joyce Marx joined us to be a part of everything pertaining to our Senior year. We are Seniors now, and the leaders of the school, and wonderfu leadership we had toog with Ed Roman leading as President, Susie Pahl as l Vice President, Mary Jo Lefere as Secretary, and Ed Herrera carrying out the duties as Treasurer. Some outstanding hi hlights which have made our Senior year an unforgettable one are: enrollment in tie Miraculous Medal, the Prom for which we again wish to thank the hard-working Juniors for a wonderful evening, the May Crowning and lastly Graduation Day. As the school year draws to a close there are many of us who feel a little sad to think that we are reaching the last milestone that marks our high school courses. We will be forever thanking the Sisters and Priests, who have helped us mold our lives into strong Christ-like citizens. In the long years ahead of us we shall many times turn back to these-our high school days, remembering them for the joys they have given us, and the sincere friendship which we have formed. V Ju , fe, .AM Vpp Ai .III PA ' .. ev- . 3 . T . 'ii I Vw :vs ., 1-j?' , fig Y X ' '1 y rres I . rerrr V . MATTHEW'S 712 Wildwood - 1122 E. MICHIGAN DRIVE INN - 411 S. Jackson St. TH E WHITMAN CO. 165 West North Street Building Supplies Hardware -------- Fuel Compliments of ACME QUALITY PAINTS, :Nc 125 S. Mechanic Jackson Michigan Congratulations Class of 54 Congratulations Seniors REVERE BAR KELLOGG CORSET CO. 1105 East Ganso 161 West Pearl Street Jackson Michigan Compliments Of THE ROBERT LAKE co., INC. Fuel - Building Supplies - Paints 1233 South West Ave. 333 Liberty St' Jackson Michigan Compliments Fine Flowers of From FURNlVAL'S FLOWERS 1105 W. Ganson JACKSON PHOTO CENTER 148 W. Michigan EBERLE 81 EBERLE Delicious Soft Drinks 901 - 905 South Water Street Jackson, Michigan MURPHY'S DRY CLEANING Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing In Our Business We Come Clean C. I... Hanes, Prop. 509 Cooper Dial 6922 AJAX SH EET METAL Heating - Air Conditioning 1027 East Michigan Ave. Congratulations Class of 54 PRECISION INSTRUMENT SERVICE Fine Watch Repair 139 N. Jackson St. J3.CIiSOI'1 Michigan Compliments Congratulations Seniors of AMERICAN CARPET CLEANERS FOY'S Carpets Cleaned, Sewed, and Repaired Television - Appliances Dial 3-1761 707 West Franklin Street PRESTLER ROOFING AND ComP1imeHfS SHINGLE CO. f o Incorporated High Grade General HENRY BOHI' Weathe rproofing Products Roofing Contractors 515-519 Hupp Ave. Jackson, Michigan Photo Service 419 Orange Street Jackson, Michigan Phone-7483 REG. TRADE MARK The Flying A trademark is recognized throughout industrial America as a symbol of DEPENDABILITY. From the beginning, Aeroquip products have been engineeredand manufactured to the most exacting standards. Users have learned to expect the finest in per- formance . . . the highest in quality from any product carrying the Flying A . . . trademark of AEROQUIP CORPORATION, JACKSON, MICHIGAN. Aeroquip Products: Flexible Hose Lines with Detachable, Reusable Fitting, Self-Sealing Couplings, Breakaway , Hydrauliscope Best Wishes For A Happy And Successful Future To The Seniors! ERVEN SALES AND SERVICE 951 E. South Street Phone Z-8471 For Courteous Service SPARTON TV TV ENGINEERS - DECORATORS DEALERS Preferred by experts for outstanding TV performance, cabinet styling, extra value. You'11 pick Sparton, too. . . product of over 50 year's electronic experience. MAKERS OF QUALITY ELECTRONIC AND AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1900 Spartan Automotive Division of The Sparks - Withington Company pinion RADIO - TELEVISION Jackson, Michigan 'ii 9 AiA'iiAi,i ,r J .,,.',. iii' I ,t.. I f-i- ' Y . lilqlllllllnlilll I .,,.--- 'ifiijirli-Q ---'1 N Q ttiiii ti ' REDDY KILOWATT Your Electric Servan! Congratulations on the successful completion of your classroom studies. CONSUMER'S POWER COMPANY KREUER 81 NEUBECKER Congratulations Seniors Super Service INC. Sporting Goods Household Supplies 606 Water Street Paints and Supplies Electrical Supplies Glass Nails and Bolts A Foundry is Known by the Customers Television Keys Made it Keeps Phone 5300 Compliments CLEM DAVIS, INC. of 901 E. Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan MILLER JEWELERS 123 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan fYou canpay more but you can'tbuy betterj Congratulations Class of '54 CAVANAUGH FUNERAL HOME 235 W. Prospect Ambulance Service Tel. 2-0455 SHOW BAR Page and Elm Streets Dancing on Friday and Saturday Nights Compliments of JACKSON FINANCE CORP. 299 West Michigan Ave. Iat Blackstonej Jim Sykes, Jr., Mgr. Phone 4-7121 Congratulations from CHAMPMANS INSURANCE AGENCY 527 N. East Avenue Your friendly and future insurance agent Chas. Chapman, Agency Prosperity and Good Luck to the Seniors NEW IDEA FARM EQUIPMENT 311 Water St. Good Luck to the Class of '54 HILL PISTON SERVICE COMPANY 622 East Michigan Avenue Standard Brand Replacement, Parts, Motor Rebuilding, Supplies, A Tools, at Equipment Be st Wishes Class of '54, For Remember, You Always Save Dollars at Jack's JACK'S DRIVE INN Appliances and T. V. Jack Hasbrouck Class of '41 FRED L. RICHMOND INSURANCE 504 West North Street Compliments of A F RI EN D A Good Place To Trade! Ask your Neighbor. Complete Home Furnishers BISHOP'S 128-132 E. coruand st. R. M. sToNE LUMBER co. ' Where your home begins 2400 E. Michigan Phone 5155 NORTH-MOLLER COMPANY Building Construction 401 N. Jackson Street Over a Half a Century of Successful Building for Jackson Compliments of l Hi I E ll l l l ' JERRY CAHILL'S CORNER i YO111' Liqu01' Sf0I'6 A Congratulations to the Seniors l Wine - Liquors - Beer THE NATIONAL BANK OF JACKSON ' T0 Take Out 12.0 Michigan Avenue West Phone 4-6944 Jackson, Michigan i Ganson at Milwaukee Jackson, Mich. l f I Compliment s of GARDENERS STEAK HOUSE 2323 Clinton Road Compliments of MICHNER PLATING CO. Cadiurn - Copper Brass - Zinc 520 N. Mechanic Mgr . Walt Michner Compliment s of JACKSON DROP FORGE Jackson, Michigan Congratulations to the Seniors of 1954 FELLOWS SALES 8- SERVICE, INC 224-230 S. Mechanic Your DeSoto - Plymouth Dealer Phone 2-7164 T. Milton Kernph Clara Kemph BROWN FLORAL COMPANY Established 1866 908 Greenwood Avenue Congratulations Class of 1954 JORGENSEN'S LADIES' APPAREL 1634 East Michigan Avenue Featuring your favorite Bobbie Brooks Blouses Congratulations Clas s of 1 9 54 PRODUCTION PRODUCTS Compliments of LEONARD LAREY LODGE No. 70 Fraternal order of 450 East South o POLICE Phone 2-1700 POP Goodyear Tires and Batteries GRILL BROTHERS 224 North Jackson Street LEONARD MARKOWSKI'S 717 Elmwood Street Groceries, Meats, Fruits, 8: Veg. Beer and Favorite Wines Phone 8433 LEEKE'S HARDWARE 81 APPLIANCES Phone 2 -71 89 19 59 Lansing Avenue BOW L-O-DROME 308 West Michigan Avenue Ten fast, clean, A.B. C. Alleys Congratulations To St. John's High School Graduating Class Of 1954 THE l. H. Hllll llll. Jackson's Finest Department Store Congratulations To The Seniors Of 1954 BAHHHVS Bl IRAN SERVICE Cold Beverages Beer - Wine - Keg Beer Chairs and Tables to rent B. F, Andruszewski Phone 4-6155 vunooxs