Vestaburg High School - Wolverine Yearbook (Vestaburg, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1949 volume:

8 He? ?a si Cditoral Staff 2 Seniori % KENNETH CARRICK “Burr Baaketball I. 2, 3. 4 Junior Play 4-H 1. 2 Annual Staff 4 Claaa Officer 2. 4 JOAN HUBBARD “Hubba” Baaketball 2. 3. 4 Junior Play Annual Staff Cheerleader 2. 3. 4 Claaa Officer 1. 2 BUHL CROSBY “Bing” Senior Play 4-H 3 Hi-Lite Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 VIVIAN HILLARD “Gup” Junior Play Senior Play 4-H 1 Hi-Lite Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Claaa Preaident 4 JUDY CARIS Junior Play Senior Play F. H. A. 4-H Hi-Lite Staff Annual Staff Claaa Officer 4 1. 2. 3.4 3 4 2 MILTON JOHNSTON “Milt” Baaeball 2. 3. 4 Baaketball 1. 3. 4 Junior Play 4-H 1. 2. 3 Hi-Lite Staff 4 Track 3.4 JOANNA MARKHAM ••Jo Junior Play Claaa Secretary 4 EUGENE SWITZER “Gene” Senior Play 4-H 1, 2, 3 Annual Staff Editor 4 Claaa Vice-Preaident 4 4 HOWARD FUNSCH “Chipper” Basketball 1� 2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4-H Class Prealdent 3 Annual Staff 4 ESTHER DOOLITTLE “Toots” Junior Play Senior Play Hi-Lite Staff 3 RONALD WALKER “Ron” Basketball 3, 4 Senior Play Annual Staff 4 leland McConnell “Mac” Baseball 1« 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4 Junior Play Class Officer 1 SHIRLEY HUNTLEY “Lody” Junior Play Senior Play Hi-Lite Staff 4 4-H 1 GAYLORD SNYDER “Gay” Baseball 1 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Track 3, 4 4-H 1 Hi-Lite Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 ROYAL ERSKIN “Jr.” Senior Play 4-H 1. 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 HENRY RUSSELL “Hank” 4-H 1,2.3 Hi-Lite Staff 3 Senior Play 5 J et cAdmit 3t Let us admit it fairly as high school Seniors should; We’ve had no end of lessons, and they’ve done us no end of good. We entered as timid Freshmen, we leave as graduates bold. And we find it hard to realize the knowledge our young heads hold. We’ve had our foolish notions knocked higher than Franklin’s kite; Our minds have been made over, and we know it served us right. We’ve spent four years in labor hard to prove the fact once more That life is quite confused, and two and two are seldom four. We're crammed to the brim with learning, and now we must turn it to use. And if one of us is a failure, he hasn’t a single excuse. The more we work and the less we talk the better results we shall get. For we’ve had four years of training; it may make us successes yet. Let us admit it fairly as high school Seniors should; We’re proud of Vestaburg High School; it's done us a lot of good. 6 £7aii UJill We, the class of 1949, in the town of Vestaburg, the county of Montcalm, and the state of Michigan, being in as good mental condition as usual, and in much better temper than usual, do hereby make this, our last will and testament, rendering void and of no avail any former will or wills that may have been previously made by us during a period of temporary optimism, and in this manner do we dispose of our possessions: First: We leave the Junior Class our good luck. It has made us what we are today, and it should satisfy them. In addition to this, all our privileges and rights as Seniors in the classroom will revert to them, as well as any notebook, pencils, fountain pens, unfinished bags of popcorn, lollipops, or unfinished business, including debts contracted while engaged in the business of being Seniors. Second: To our teachers, the faculty of the Vestaburg High School, we hereby bequeath, free from all inheritance, luxury, or income tax, our entire store of knowledge. We lack space for details, but shall simply state that our arguments against final exams as well as those for bigger and better holidays, louder and funnier lectures, and no higher mathematics or school cafe- teria, not to mention our shortened list of requirements for graduation, are of vital importance and should be familiar to every earnest student of education. Our Sndividual (Request c4re follow A: Third: To Mr. Wilson we bequeath Milton Johnston’s valuable sense of humor, without which he would have found school life painful, indeed, and which will do much to make it endurable for you. Fourth: To the undergraduate, needing it most, we bequeath Junior Erskin’s supply of language which will enable the recipient to talk more and say less than any other human being. Fifth: To the undergraduate who is most in danger of not passing next year, we bequeath Joanna Markham's store of information, which will make it easy for him to pass any test in any subject, any time. Sixth: To the over ambitious Laurence Chapman, we leave the perfect indolence of Leland McConnell. Some people just sit and waste time. This indolence, properly used will insure him against nervous breakdowns resulting from overstudy and fully qualify him, in late life, for the job of founding a phony Oriental cult, which specializes in relaxation and response. 7 Seventh: To Pete Gladding the laziest member of the Senior-Class - to-be, we bequeath Joan Hubbard’s ambition. If it is combined with the laziness previously mentioned, the result will be normal activity. Eighth: Gay Snyder leaves his sports ability to Kathryn Morrow, hoping she will go out for the all star championship girls’ team in basketball, track and baseball. Take good care of this, Kathryn, because it is really worthwhile. Ninth: To the nicest girl in high school, (Harriet Chapman), Shirley Huntley wills her ability to flirt with any man, any age. But, please, Harriet, don’t carry this too far. Tenth: Esther Doolittle leaves her studying talent, good marks and ability to get along with anyone to Bugs Kellicut. Eleventh: To Don Brown comes the future happiness as a singer, Kenneth Carrick is leaving you his wonderful voice. So don’t get laryngitis. Twelfth: Carl Hilding to receiving Henry Russell's curly hair, so you had better let it grow a little. Thirteenth: Ronald Walker leaves all the girls in high school to Mr. Howard. We hope he won’t miss any of these pretty damsels. Fourteenth: Eugene Switzer leaves his mechanical talent to Elden Curtiss. It will help you in years to come. Fifteenth: Howard Funsch leaves his ability to get along with people, especially girls to Jack Willard. Sixteenth: Vivian Hillard leaves her laughing ability to Arlene Crosby. Only don't let Mr. Demorest catch you laughing in the printing room. To the Junior Class, we give also reluctantly but of necessity our mantle of dignity. We realize that this class can never fill it, but, since it is expected of them, our advice is “GRIN AND WEAR IT.” Besides these bequests, we leave our best wishes to any and all who may desire them. Any property or personal possessions of ours that may remain in addition to the items specified, we give and bequeath to the Vestaburg Board Of Education, to use as it sees fit. We can think of nothing that we have forgotten, except our old books and we suggest that they be given to the Freshman and Sophomore Classes, thus saving money which may be applied to the teachers salaries. Finally, we do hereby name and appoint as the sole executor of this, our last will and testament, our class advisor, Mr. Stauffer. 8 In witness whereof we, the class of 1949, the testator have set our hand and seal on this 25th day of May in the year of 1949. In the year of 1949, as I was cruising in my rocket ship, over Michigan, I looked down and saw some familiar buildings. I circled my ship and landed. Lo and behold! I was back in good old Vestaburg where I had graduated thirty years before. I walked up the street in search of my old classmates. As I neared the post office I bumped into one of my former teachers. Naturally I was curious as to the whereabouts of the members of the class of 1949. Much to my surprise I was able to learn about all of them. The last anyone heard of Esther Doolittle, she was a great opera singer in the Metropolitan Opera House. « Buhl Crosby had planned a life of quiet farming but he turned out to be a notorious river boat gambler. He is still on the loose. Vivian Hillard is sailing the high seas as a rough sea captain’s wife and seems very happy. Shirley Huntley instead of settling down to one man has gone to Boston and is driving a streetcar on the Boston Common where she can continue her flirting. Joan Hubbard who had her one and only picked out in her Junior year of high school, lost him to another woman and is still out looking for another to take his place. Leland McConnell who was all out for the pitcher’s box for the Detroit Tigers had turned to preaching in an Episcopalian Church in Mass. Henry Russell is pitching for the Boston Braves and seems to be doing a very excellent job. They have lost every game since he started. Judy Caris finally hooked a man according to her mother’s plan. A hillbilly from Kentucky fell for her line, and she is now singing on the GRAND OLE OPERY, Nashville, Tennessee. Eugene Switzer who was a whiz at Mathematics in school has now dropped all of that ability to become a race track driver. Milton Johnston was always such a great speech maker, when it wasn’t necessary, is now the greatest soap box orator in the country. 9 Junior Erskin decided that navy life would be too easy so he is living on a farm near Boston raising beans. Joanna Markham is letting her husband use her brains for awhile so that he can make his silver mine in Alaska a success. Ronald Walker a whiz in anything he tried, is now the manager of the greatest hotel in the country, it is located on the main street of Vestaburg. Kenneth Carrick is still in Vestaburg University studying to become the greatest brain specialist in the United States. Gay Snyder seemed to like the community of Vestaburg, so he set up a chalk factory to keep the teachers busy writing. Thus they couldn’t have any excuses for not giving bigger and better tests to his children. 10 67aii J4Utory In the fall of 1945, we entered the Vestaburg Rural Agricultural School; twenty-five young, eager, timid. Freshmen. One of our first duties was to organize as a class. At our first meeting we chose the following officers: President------------------ Leland McConnell Vice-President--—------ Joan Hubbard Secretary-----------------Judy Caris Treasurer-----------------Gladys Keeler Sponsor--------------------Mrs. Myers During the third week of school, we experienced the exciting although dreaded, custom of initiation. We had a good time marching around town dressed in hideous costumes. Some received quite a severe paddling. Then we entertained the Sophomores and a large audience of friends in the evening. Early in the first semester we enjoyed a hay ride and went to Crystal for a skating party. In the spring April 1, furnished us an opportunity for an April Fool’s party. At the close of the school year Shirley Huntley, Jack Davis and Alfred Miller left our class. Early in our Sophomore year President----------- Vice-President------ Secretary----------- Treasurer---------- Sponsor------------— we elected the following officers: ---------- Joan Hubbard -----------Evelyn Corder ----------Gladys Keeler -----------Judy Caris -----------Mrs. Hyde One of our first thoughts as Sophomores was to give the Freshmen a good initiation. They doubled us in number so we got the worst of the deal. We had a fish supper and made about forty dollars. We had a nice time planning it under Mrs. Hyde’s supervision. When we came back to school in 1947 as Juniors, we had lost Leila Avery, Evelyn Corder, Karold Welch, Kendall Bigelow, Leon Miles, LeRoy King, Glenn Welch, Elden Waldron and Johnny Jones. We came to school in the fall of 1947 as Juniors, looking forward to a play and the banquets. At the first class meeting the following officers were elected: President----------------------Howard Funsch Vice-President-----------------Shirley Chapman Secretary----------------------Kenneth Carrick Treasurer—--------- Ed Burtch Sponsor-——-—---------—-----———- Mr. Aneff 11 Ed Burtch of Sunfield and Shirley Chapman of Shepherd joined our class. The usual Junior-Senior Hunt took place September 10, 1947. Although it was raining, we found the Seniors. This was the first time since this custom had been followed that the Seniors were found. They gave us a party that evening which everyone enjoyed. We presented our Junior Play, a three act comedy, “Here Comes The Prince.” We prepared the Junior-Senior Banquet. Which was a very enjoy- able event and one long to be remembered by all of us. Shirley Chapman and Billy Walters left us at the close of this school year. In September 1948, we returned to the Vestaburg School as Seniors. Shirley Huntley had joined our class again, but Gladys Keeler left to be married. For our class officers we chose the following: President---------------------Vivian Hillard Vice-President----------------Eugene Switzer Secretary---------------------Joanna Markham Treasurer---------------------Kenneth Carrick Sponsor-----------------------Mr. Stauffer We challenged the Juniors to the annual Junior-Senior hunt which was accepted. This year the Juniors were unable to find us, so we were again entertained at the expense of our rivals. Many money making events have been carried on during the year with the thought of our Senior trip, in mind. The Junior-Senior Banquet given us by the Juniors was a very pleasant social event. We presented the play, DAMSELS IN DISTRESS, which was well received. We chose Mackinac Island for our Senior trip. Our class colors are rose and silver. The class motto is, LIFE IS A PICTURE, PAINT IT WELL. Our class flower is the white rose. We wish to thank all the teachers for their splendid help during our high school days. We have enjoyed it and have had many happy times together as a class. 12 Sophomore junior 14 Seventh and Ciyhth QradeJ 3re hmen 15 ATHLETICS Cheerleaders Qirls (Basketball Squad 17 BoqS (Basketball Squad (Reserves 18 d aJehall Squad T)rack 7) eam 19 ACTIVITIES i 4-JJ -New The members of the Vestaburg Lucky Clover 4-H Club have been working earnestly on their projects this year. There are approximately twenty-two members enrolled in the Club. Home Management and Good Grooming are the club projects. Individual projects are conservation, sewing and cooking, girls' room and knitting. The good Grooming Club has put on a number of demonstrations on good manners. One afternoon Mrs. Mildred Stauffer demonstrated the proper way to shampoo and style a head of hair. The Home Management Club has studied a number of lessons in their Home Management books and are hoping to display a spice shelf and a story on “HOW SPICES HAVE AFFECTED THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD.” We all feel that we have had a very successful year and through the help of our leader Mrs. J. W. Myers, we expect to have a worthwhile display at Stanton on Achievement Day. Annalee Lang Secretary 21 y. J4. cA. The first week of October a bus load of Vestaburg High School girls went over to Ithaca to visit the F. H. A. Chapter there. We had a very nice time and learned what the F. H. A. is for, so on the 16th of October, we had our first meeting in the laboratory. We elected our officers as follows: President------------------Patty Peasley Vice-President-------------Virginia Burtch Secretary————————— Cora Sibert Treasurer——----------------Louise Gladding At this time we also decided that a meeting would be held every Monday in the Chemistry Laboratory. The second meeting was held to plan the community supper which was held November 23, 1948 at 7:30 P. M. The girls made and distrib- uted posters. We also decided what the dues would be, at this meeting. Along about this time December 20, the F. H. A. was planning the Christmas program. We had charge of the high school party and also helped at the Christmas program the grades presented. Everything went off smoothly. January 7, an unexpected meeting was conducted by the President, this was to address and stamp letters for the school. We also made plans to help serve refreshments for the entertaining of the Kindergarten mothers and the 4-H mothers. The meeting of January 10 was used to make plans for the candy sale which was January 13, the money we received from the sale was given to Mr. Stauffer for the movie projector. It was the first money given. On January 17, we had a very interesting speaker, Mrs. Owen the County Nurse, and on January 31, Mrs. Nyquist gave an interesting talk on first-aid. February 14, some of the girls got together and presented a skit, “IT PAYS TO BE IGNORANT.” It was very good as the high school agreed when it was presented to them later. At the meeting of March 7, we nominated Mrs. Nyquist, Mrs. Peasley, Mrs. Royer and Mrs. Hansen as our F. H. A. mothers. March 14, we had a St. Patricks Day party in the gym. Games were played and refreshments served. The last few minutes of the noon hour were used March 17 to select girls to go to Lansing, to the F. H. A. Convention, Judy Caris and Patty Peasley were selected. 22 AUTOGRAPHS tyutocjxaflfl: 24 COMPLIMENTS OF Doctor Silvert YOUR FARM BUREAU STORE SEEDS - FEEDS - FERTILIZERS 1 BINDER AND BALER TWINE - STEEL FENCING ROOFING - BALE TIES - PAINTS INSECTICIDES - OIL - GAS MACHINERY AND COAL The Vestaburg Marketing Ass'n. PHONE 2482 CLARE BEACH, MANAGER Michigan Bean Co. CONGRATULATES THE VESTABURG SCHOOL AND HOPES FOR CONTINUAL SUCCESS BUYER OF BEANS GRAIN AND SEEDS WE SELL BEANS - GRAIN - SEED FEED AND COAL CEMENT AND FERTILIZER PHONE 2272 VESTABURG, MICHIGAN Vestaburg Silo Co. FARM SLLOS - GRAIN BINS COAL BINS - COB BURNERS PHONE 2352 VESTABURG MICHIGAN SUNOCO GAS AND OILS BUMPING GENERAL REPAIR LUBRICATION - WASHING 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE H. B. Throop Sons PHONE 2352 VESTABURG, MICHIGAN Erskin's Market FRESH MEATS AND GROCERIES MOBILEOIL - GAS - ACCESSORIES - ANTI-FREEZE POP - CANDY WE BUY AND SELL FRESH EGGS OPEN SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK WINN ROAD AT M-46 V EST AB URG MIC HIG AN The State Bank of Crystal MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION CRYSTAL MICHIGAN Peasley Snyder HARDWARE - ELECTRIC APPLIANCES OLIVER SALES AND SERVICE PHONE 3282 V EST AB URG MICHIGAN Hubbard’s Drug Store SCHOOL SUPPLIES - GIFT ITEMS FOUNTAIN SERVICE - WALLPAPER TRY THE DRUG STORE FIRST PHONE 2252 VESTABURG, MICHIGAN Dodson’s Sunoco Service TIRES AND ACCESSORIES WE SPECIALIZE IN LUBRICATION PHONE 99 EDMORE, MICHIGAN OPEN 7A.M. - 10 P. M. Foote Restaurant MEALS - LUNCHES - ICE CREAM CANDY - CIGARETTES - MAGAZINES - COMICS POOLETTE TABLE VESTABURG MICHIGAN Curtiss General Store DRY GOODS - GROCERIES - COLD MEAT SHOES AND RUBBERS HENRY W. CURTISS, PROPRIETOR COMPLIMENTS OF Crystal Theatre PHONE 35 CRYSTAL, MICHIGAN Swarthout’s I. G. A. Store GENERAL MERCHANDISE FERRIS CENTER McNEILLY 5 £ to $5.00 STORE BALL BAND RUBBER FOOTWEAR NYLON HOSE - $.98 to 2.19 LADIES DRESSES - SLIPS MEN AND LADIES UNDERWEAR NEW BASEMENT TOYS SHERIDAN MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS OF STATE BANK OF EDMORE MEMBER OF FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM PHONE 68 EDMORE MICHIGAN I. G. FOOKES AND COMPANY RETAIL. MERCHANTS MEATS - GROCERIES - VEGETABLES DRY GOODS VESTABURG MICHIGAN DENTON MOTORS INCORPORATED NEW AND USED CARS AND TRUCKS GENUINE CHEVROLET PARTS AND SERVICE SUPER CHEVROLET SERVICE EDMORE PHONE 167 MICHIGAN BRUCES MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING QUALITY CLOTHES FOR MEN AND BOYS BEST WISHES FOR CLASS OF 1949 STANTON ELEVATOR COMPANY DEALERS IN D-X PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TIRES AND TUBES - FLOUR - FEED SEED - GRAIN - COAL PHONE 148 STANTON MICHIGAN WAGERS 5£ TO $5.00 STORE Compliments to Class of 1949 Edmore, Michigan COOKS MARKET Best Wishes I. G. A. STORE F or Low Prices Everyday Class of 1949 Elm Hall, Michigan Compliments of LOYD BARBERS BARBER SHOP JONES STORE Phone 2293 Stanton, Michigan Riverdale, Michigan CARIS’S GENERAL STORE OSWALD HARDWARE Groceries - Meats Moore’s Paints Dry Goods Philco Appliances Phone 2282 Phone 2242 Vestaburg, Michigan Vestaburg, Michigan Compliments of VESTABURG POST OFFICE GAMBLES Insure Speedy Delivery Owner, John R. Anderson Edmore, Michigan Edwin Nyguist - Postmaster Compliments of the CHARLES NUNN SHONG BEAUTY SHOP Groceries - Meets Phone 2243 Frozen Foods Riverdale, Michigan Riverdale, Michigan WE WISH TO THANK THE ADVERTISERS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE.