Webber Township High School - Web Yearbook (Bluford, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1944 volume:

The 1944 WEB WEBBER 'FOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Bluford, Illinois EX LIBRIS 'fm wcfzb THE OBLIGATIONS OF THIS 1944 WEB TO STU- DENTS AND PARENTS ALIKE HAVE BEEN IN- CREASED MANIFOLD BY A WAY WHICH HAS CALLED BLUFORD'S SONS FROM THEIR HIGH SCHOOL LIFE AND PLACED THEM ON BATTLE LINES ALL OVER THE WORLD. BLUFORD STU- DENTS AWOKE TO THE FACT THAT ALL OF US MUST SOON TAKE OUR PLACES IN ANOTHER SETTING-SOONER THAN MOST OF US HAD EVER DREAMED-THE CHANGING TEMPO WAS EVI- DENCED IN NEARLY EVERYTHING WE ENCOUN- TERED .... TO THE PARENTS WE EXTEND THE SINCERE HOPE THAT THIS WEB WILL AF- FORD A GLIMPSE OF THE JOY AND HAPPINESS YOU HAVE MADE POSSIBLE BY GRANTING US THESE YEARS AT W. T. H. S. AND IN THE EVENT THAT JOHNNY OR BOB OR ROY DOES NOT RE- TURN, MAY IT PROVE TO BE OF SOME VALUE IN ITS OWN INADEQUATE WAY .... TO THE STU- DENTS WE EXTEND A HOPE THAT THIS WEB BE TREASURED NOT JUST AS A BOOK OF PIC- TURES AND PRINTING, BUT RATHER AS REPRE- SENTING ONE YEAR OF OUR PLEASANT MEM- ORIES OF LIFE AND LOVE AT W. T. H. S. DURING A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY, THEN OUR EFFORTS SHALL NOT HAVE BEEN IN VAIN. edication OUR BOYS IN SERVICE The Web is proud to honor the Students of B.H.S. who have enlisted in America's Armed Forces. To those named here as well as those who have entered in military service since the completion of this list, we extend our best wishes and pledge our whole-hearted support. Apgar, James Arendale, Walter Armstrong, Earl Armstrong, Leslie Atkinson, Ronald Hiatt, James Hicks, Harry Higgins, Bobby Huff, Dale Huff, Harper Austin, Gale Austin, Louie Baker, Clyde Baker, Eugene Baker Sherman Baker, Willard Blake, John Blake, Paul Body, Clarence Tmhoff, George Irvin, James Jackson, Henry Wade Kemmerling, Fay Kirkpatrick, Herman Kirkpatrick, Walter Kissel, Leon Lamar, Owen Lane, Archie Borman, Eugene Bosenburger, Howard Bounds, Bob Braddey, Wilnie Breeze, Dean Breeze, Ronald Brookman, James Lane, Carl Lee, Eldred Lewis, Hallie Lewis, Warren Lingle, Glen Lockeby, Harry Lovin, Arthur Cameron, Emery Carrol, Billy Case, Maxie Clemens, Archie Coffman, Joe Robert Combs, James Davis, John Davis, Roger Dickey, Bobby Lovin, Billy Lovin, Harvey Lowery, Harold Mamer, Homer Mamer, James Martin, Junior McGown, Billy Monaghan, Bob Murray, George Donoho, Junior Donoho, Kenneth Donoho, Orville Esmon, Noel Ford, David Fravell, Eugene Gowler, Roy Green, Franklin Green, Herman Green, Ivan Harrison, Harold Haynes, Leslie Henry, Earl Henry, Robert Outland, Earl Outland, Hubert Parker, Frank Parkingson, Roy Pate, Simon Payne, Lavone Payton, Clarence Pepple, Coyn Pepple, Darell Pepple, Gertrude Pepple, Stanley Pepple, Wilton Power, Paul Rapp, Clarence Rapp, Fay Reece, Billy Richardson, Bernie Russell, Dale Russell, Donald Russell, Everett Roberts, Tom Sager, Ralph Sager, Russell Samford, Arthur Scott, Elmo Scott, Howard Scott, Lincoln Sellers, George Shepard, Kenneth Shields, Clyde Shields, Glendon Smith, Charles Smith, Jack Smith, Wesley Thomason, Earl Thomason, Norman Tyler, George Tyler, Harold Tyler, Zack Voyles, Noah Warren, Lawrence Warren, James Watkins, William Watts, Keith Whalen, Howard Whalen. Noel White, Eugene White, Winfield Wiley, Eugene Williams, Harold Williams, Millard Williams, Quentin Williamson, Reed Wilson, Edgar Wilson, John Winn, John Wood, Cyrus Woodrum, Archie IFACULTY PAUL E. POXNER, B.S., M.S. Hampden-Sydney College, Va. University of Virginia University of Illinois Principal, Coach, Scivncu 1 ALICE BELLE POWER, B.S. State Teachers' College, Va. University of Illinois English, Girls' P. E. ALELIA THOMAS, AB. Southern Illinois Normal Univ. University of Illinois Sofia! S1'i0l1l'L' GEN EVIEVE D. WEAVER, B.Ecl. Southern Illinois Normal Uni- versity C0 111 mcrre HELEN E. HICKS Southern Illinois Normal Uni- versity .llathvmaiirs 4. The 19.1.1 W Pb BOARD OF EDUCATION FRED CALDWELL President C. H. LOVIN Secretary IVAN WOOD GALE CLEMONS JOHN DONOHO The 1944 Web MEN IN SERVICE Il K G u iii 1+ ! 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With that fact in mind let us record the growth of a class who has been outstanding in the fields of accom- plishments. The history of a class is but a record of its growth. In September, 1940, we entered Webber Township High School with an enrollment of thirty-six. All proceeded quite well throughout the year and we took active parts in several parties and athletics. At the beginning of the year we elected our class officers, all of whom filled their positions quite well. At the beginning of our second year we had enrolled approximately thirty students, with some new ones and a few old ones having dropped out. Our class officers were Noel Whalen, President, and Roy Williams, Vice-President, both of whom Filled their positions successfully. By this time we had a full year of experience behind us, and we began to take part in social life and athletics. And so we came to our third year which was a very busy one for the thirty- one jolly Juniors, which composed the class. We elected our class officers for the year, Norman Thomason, President, Noel Whalen, Vice-President, Margaret Sullivan, Secretary, and Mrs. Petitt, our class sponsor. With Mrs. Petitt directing it we presented our class play, Uncle Cy Hits a New Highf, The proceeds of the play went for the junior-Senior Banquet. In the fall of 1943 we entered school with an enrollment of twenty. Our class was reduced to eighteen when two of our boys joined the Navy. We are proud to honor such boys as, Norman Thomason, Bob Monoghan, Clyde Shields, Noel Whalen, Keith Watts, Herman Green, and James Brookman, who are now in the service of their country. Class oflicers were Howard Gowler, President, Buddy Green, Vice-President, Roy Williams, Secretary, and Mrs. Power our class sponsor. Serving on the student council were, Margaret Sullivan, and Paul Holloway, with Margaret, president of the council. And now we are ready to graduate, each to go his own way to take up the problems of life. We are very grateful and indebted to our teachers and parents for the help and understanding they have given us. The memories of the years spent here shall remain with us as time goes on. PAUL E. HoLLowAv, Historian. The 1944 Web 9 SENIORS AUDREY CORNWELL Junior Play, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4j Band I, 2, 35 Web Staffg Spider Staffg Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. But still her tongue ran on. Speaking gener- ally, she is generally speaking. LOUIE DAVIS Softball I, 2, 3, 43 Web Staff. A little man sometimes casts a long shadow. LOREN DEJOURNETT Junior Play, Web Staffg Softball 4. Silence is the greatest art of diplomacy. LOREN GERRISH Centralia High Ig Band IQ Basketball 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Web Staff. A chap who never let study interfere with his education. HOWARD GOWLER Basketball 2, 3, 4, Softball 2, 3, 41 Web Staff. Not a brain never a care' alwa s fun while I . h My J Y ie is t ere. LEROY GREEN Basketball 33 Softball 4g Web Staff. His pencil was striking, resistless and grand, His manners were gentle, complying a11d bland. PAUL HOLLOWAY Dahlgren High one-halfg Junior Play: Web Staff, Softball 2, 3, 4g Student Council 4. So sweet the blush of bashfulnessf' MARION LOWERY A Chorus I, 2, 3, 43 Band I, 23 Web Staff, Latin Club I, 2, Spider Staff. Her very frowns are fairer than the smiles of other maidens. BETTY MCKITRICK Chorus 3, 4, Cheer Leader 35 Web Staffg Latin Club I, 2g Spider Staff. She had the most delightful little voice, the gayest little laugh, the most fascinating little Ways. The 1944 Web SENIORS REX MEDDERS Opdyke High IQ Spider Staff5 Wvb Staff5 Basketball Manager 3, 4. He speaks an infinite deal of nothing. ROSE MARY MILLER Junior Play5 Chorus I, 2, 3, 41 Student Council IQ Cheer Leader 2, 35 Wfb Staffg Spider Staffg G.A.A. I, 3, 4. Dou't get in her way when she is being determined about something. LILLIAN REDBURN junior Play, Spider Staff5 Wrb StaPf5 Chorus 3' 4- A nice person to have around at all times. BILLY REECE Mt. Vernon High I, 2Q Basketball 3, 45 Softball 2, 3, 45 Junior Play5 Wvb Staff. A thinker, a good fellow, and an athlete -a rare combination. JACKIE SELLERS junior Play5 Student Council 35 Cheer Leader 2, 45 G.A.A. I, 2, 4g Chorus 1, 2, 45 Spidvr Staff5 Web Staff. A dancing shape, an image gay, To haunt, to startle and waylayf' CLYDE SHIELDS Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4Q Wvb Staff. None but the brave deserves the fair. MARGARET SULLIVAN Cairo High I, 25 Spider StatT5 Web Staffg Glee Club 3, 45 Student Council 45 Clteer Leader 45 Flag Twirler 3. 'Alf to you some female errors fall, Look on her face and you'll forget them all. EVA SWARTZLANDER Junior Play5 Web Staff5 Spider Staff5 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 45 Band I. Pleasant manners, winning smile, Knowing her is worth while. ROY WILLIAMS Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4j Softball 2, 3, 45 Spider Staif5 Wcb Staff. Good at a Fight but better at play. The 194.1 Web CLASS WILL OF 44 We, the Senior Class being of sound mindf ?j and body, do hereby bequeath these, our most cherished possessions, to the following members of the faculty and student body: To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To Mrs. Power, the ability to play boogie Woogie. Mr. Power, a studious physics class in the future. Mrs. Weaver, an l. C. pass to any camp in the U. S. Miss Hicks, the ability to stay home every night. Doris Richardson, Jackie Seller's long nails. Vivian Esmon, Audrey Faye's ability to have fun. Lloyd Esmon, Paul Holloway's knack of keeping one girl. John VVarren, Howard Gowler's smart remarks. Fred Meyers, Billy Reece's ability to sleep during class. john Stevens, Rex Medders, ability to win the women, Marvin McKinney, Rose Mary Miller's smile Morris Mendenhall, Clyde Shields' curly locks. Harry Parkhill, Eva Swartzlander's dimples Harvey Tyler, Roy Williams' ability to dazzle girls. Norman Gentle, Loren Gerrish's fondness of girls. Vivian Hughes, Betty McKitrick's pep , James Newcomb, Loren DeJournett's bash fulness . Wanda Watkins, Margaret Sullivan's ability to dance. June Shouse, Lillian Redburn's regular attendance. Emma Love Knight, Marian Lowery's beautiful hair. James Bundy, Buddy Green's Winsome ways. Robert Wiggens, Louie Davis, ability to tell tall tales. CSignedj BETTY MCKITRICK. Witnessed by : JACKIE SELLERS EVA SWARTZLANDER 12 The 1944 Web PROPHECY New York City, June 2, 1954 DEAR MARIAN: No doubt you will be surprised to hear from me, but I have been thinking of the good times that we used to have in dear old B.l'!.S., and I presume you will want to know the things I have learned during my recent tour of the country, concerning our old classmates of those never-to-be-forgotten days. So much has happened in the past IO years since we left B.H.S. james and Betty were married soon after her graduation. They were content with their little bungalow and Hiver until Betty started out after a career -Poor James! Oh! Yes, I must tell you about Ora and Audrey Faye! They have organized a Spinsters' Club in an old haunted'l house in Chicago, and are also the proprie- tors of a second-hand clothing shop and from all reports are doing well! Margaret has achieved her ambition to be an old man's darling, and is now married to a rich man who is twice her age! Billy, who now is a daring aviator, recently perfected an important invention applicable to all flying machines, which Norway has purchased. Eva Swartzlander is now the world's champion typistg guess how fast it Was- yes, 286 words a minute with only 50 errors! Howard is janitor in Union Station, St. Louis, and is now drawing a salary of SI,5OO a year as President and Chief janitor of the Janitors' Association of the World! Also greatest comedian of the world. Bud Green is chief instructor in the deaf and dumb school at Jacksonville. Roy Willianis is the coach for the Centralia team now, they have lost no games since he's been there-they are to play Howard soon! Say! By the way Marian, I want to congratulate you on your revised edition of Webster's Standard Dictionary. Paul is a Holy Roller Preacher and Loren De-Iournett plays the piano for him. They have been all over the country conducting services. Yes, you should see Loren and jackie's family now, two girls and a boyg and are they dolls! Loren is still working on the railroad as clerk. I hear that Louie Davis is doing wonderful missionary work in China and that he has converted ever so many of the natives ! That certainly is commendable. I guess you knew that I started out to be a stenographer, but was offered a more lucrative position as model for Milton Webster, the famous cartoonist! As my work is calling me, I must close. Let me hear from you soon. Sincerely, ROSIE MILLER. The 1944 Web 13 W OFFICERS President jean Clemons Vice-President June Shouse Secretary and Treasurer Ella Parker Student Council Sponsor Genevieve Weaver FLOWER COLORS Red Sweetpea Navy and White Morro-- Sail on and on. Juniorg Class History Fifteen lighthearted and happy but green boys and girls entered Webber Township High in the fall of 1941. We elected our Officers as follows: President, Bettie Streetg Vice-President, james Austing Secretary-Treasurer, Ella Parkerg Student Council members, Ruth Modglin and Melvin Boothe. Our sponsor for this year was Betty Guller. We entered our Sophomore year with fourteen members. The green had worn off, and we began to take a more active part in school affairs. The school King and Queen were from our class-Ella Parker and Roger Downeyg so naturally we had reason to feel as if we were important to VV.T.H.S. Our officers this year were Roger Downey, Presidentg james Austin, Vice-Presidentg Carl Hiatt, Secretary-Treasurerg June Shouse and Bobby Williamson represented our class as Student Council members. We were under the sponsorship of Mrs. Power. We entered our junior year with only eight members-gaining one new member and losing seven old ones. During this year we've attempted to pub- lish The Spider monthly. Our officers for this year were Jean Clemons, President, June Shouse, Vice-Presidentg Ella Parker, Secretary-Treasurer, Vivian Esmon and Roger Downey served on the Student Council for our class. We are very proud of our President, who won a trip to Fort Des Moines, Iowa-a W. A. C. training center-by winning an essay contest. Our sponsor this year has been Mrs. Weaver. We are indeed looking forward to a happy and successful Senior year. We vow to make it the most outstanding year of our high-school career. ELLA LOUISE PARKER Historian. i 14 The 1944 Web Roger Downey, Vivian Esmon ALINE BAKER JEAN CLEMONS VIVIAN ESMON ROGER DOWNEY HAZEL LIVESAY RUTH MODGLIN ELLA PARKER JUNE SHOUSE The 1944 Web JUNIORS OFFICERS President Hartzel Grant Vice-President Ramona McKinney Secretary and Treasurer Betty johnson Student Council James Bundy Doris Stevens Sponsor , Alelia Thomas FLOWER COLORS Carualioii Red Roses Yellow and Green MOTTO Let's all carry on imtil Victory is ours. Sophomore Class History In September, 1942, we sophomores, numbering forty, started our high school career at the old building of Webber Township High School as fresh- men. Although green at first we soon overcame this. The annual initia- tion party was the end of our suffering. And how! We participated in several parties and all athletics offered. We were represented on the Student Council by james Bundy and I.ovell Lane. Our class officers were elected as follows: Bill Bailey, President: Roberta Peak, Vice-Presidentg and Betty Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer. They all served us faithfully. 5 At Christmas vacation we took our books home and returned to the new building. We were proud to be the first freshmen to attend school there. When the school year ended, we were full-fledged sophomores and proud of it. In September, 1943, we entered our second year of high school with an enrollment of thirty-eight. This time we did the initiating and did a good job. We elected Hartzel Grant, Presidentg Ramona McKinney, Vice-Presi- dentg and Betty johnson, Secretary-Treasurer. Student Council members of our class were james Bundy and Doris Stevens. We were represented in athletics and other activities and did well in academic achievements. Until next year when we tackle our third year, we say Adios and Good Luckf' JOHN ROBERT WARREN H istorian. 16 The 1944 Web SOPHOMORES JAMES BUNDY DONALD BREEZE AUDREY CAMERON LELAND CARROL DONNA BELL CLEMONS CARL DEJOURNETT LLOYD ESMON NORMAN GENTLE HARTZEL GRANT LEO GREENE JOE HOLLOWAY VIVIAN HUGHES PEARL HAYNES BETTY JOHNSON ESTELLA KING LovELL LANE MERLE LANE JAMES LEWIS The 1944 Wrb SOPHOMORES HELEN MAMER MARVIN MCKINNEY RAMONA MCKINNEY NOVELLA MCRAVEN FRED MEYERS ERNEST MOSSBERGER JOHNNIE LOU NEWCOMB ELEANOR OUTLAND FAIRY PARKHILL HARRY PARKHILL NORMA PRUEHSNER LLOYD PURCELL LOWELL RUSSELL DORIS SCOTT DORIS STEVENS HARVEY TYLER JOHN WARREN KENNETH WILEY The 1944 Web OFFICERS ' President Virginia Adams Vice'President Carl Gutzler Secretary and Treasurer Imogene Lane Student Council Mildred Perkins Clyde Standerfer Spofzsor Helen Hicks FLOWER: Iris and Suapdragous COLORS: Gold and Maroon MOTTO: Ou the youth of today lies the democracy of tomorrow. Freshman Class History 'Our little band of freshmen entered this wonderful higher institution of learning in September, 1943, with a total of twenty-three. We received the nick- name of green freshmen, but we didn't mind that, because we knew we were. Part of this was overcome when we became accustomed to the regulations and rulings of our high school. Our class was fortunate in being the first to begin its career in the new building. At the beginning of the year there were twenty-three of us, but some have moved away and others have quit school to take jobs: so we are closing the year with only nineteen-six girls and thirteen boys. Most Of our number were from Bluford and Markham City schools, but we were glad to welcome those from others: since our philosophy is the more the merrierf' We thought school was going to be lots of fun. but soon found that it wasn't as funny as we had anticipated, for the following days were filled with work as well as play. During the first part of the year, we had to keep running from the higher grades. At least we did until we had our initiation. Lately it seems as if the upper classmen must have gotten tired of picking on us, because they have quit. Maybe the joke is on them, we may still be green,', for we don't know when to stop eating. For a few weeks during the winter season, we had thirty minutes at noon. This enabled those who were working to make the four o'clock shift, and the rest of us to get home and have our work done before dark. As the days and weeks went by, the freshmen class made its effort toward helping the war effort by collecting scrap, fats, and victrola records, and saving needed articles to help out during the shortage and to put a few pennies in our treasury. We were quite successful in this. Now as we are leaving the freshman year, we know that our fun and learn- ing have just begun in Bluford High. We are trying hard to make a better world by living up to our class motto- On the Youth of Today Lies the Democracy of Tomorrow. BOB STONE, Historian. The 1944 Web 19 FRESHMEN VIRGINIA ADAMS CARL BAKER VERN BALDRIDGE JOHN RAY BELL ROBERT BELL JOHN FRAVELL DALE GREENE CARL GUTZLER ARTHUR HIATT EMMA LOU KNIGHT IMOGENE LANE MORRIS MENDENHALI JAMES NEWCOMB MILDRED PERKINS DORIS RICHARDSON CLYDE STANDERFER JOHN STEVENS BOB STONE VVANDA WATKINS ROBERT WIGGINS The 1944 Web X4 I 314 x 31 53'J'4 iffglff? IVIT THE WEB The 1944 staff presents this volume to you. To its composition we have given many hours of preparation. We have had to overcome many clifflculties in order to publish the annual this year and sincerely hope that it fulfills the aim of our class and your expectations. Standing Eva Swartzlander ..,.., Alice B. Power ..,... Sitting Rex Medders .....i..,.. Lillian Redburn ........., Margaret Sullivan ........t 22 EDITORIAL STAFF t,,,,....Editor ...,.....Sponsor ,..,......Art Editor Assistant Editor ,Literary Editor The 1944 Web BUSINESS STAFF Howard Gowlern, ....,,,,.....A.,....,....,...,,,,,..,,......,. ,,,,,,,, S ports Eclitur Paul Holloway .....,... ........ C lass History Bud Green ,,,,, ...A,,,,.,.. ........ C J rganizations Betty Mcliitrick .......... ........,,,, A etivities Ruse Mary Miller .,...., ,.............., P ropllecy Bud Davis ...,,...,,,.....,, ,....,.,,,......,,,...., H umor Iackie Sellers .....,,,.....,,,.....,..................,,,,.,,,.,.............A..........,,.........,,.,.........,,,,..,,,,. ,,,.....,,..,.. C liaracteristics FEATURE STAFF Loren Gerrish ..........,..,.,..,.. ........,,.....,.. ....,,,,,, .,,....l,,.,.,... ,......,.. B L 1 siness Manager Clyde Shields .,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,....,,....,,....,,....,....,,,..,......, .,......... P lioto Manager Audrey Faye Cornwell ,,..,,...,,,,.....,...,.,,,,.,...,......,.,, ,.,..,.,,,,,.,.... , Marian Lowery, Billy Reece, Roy Vlfilliams ,.,,.., ,......... T NPISN' The 19,14 Web 23 S P I D E R STA F F EDITORIAL STAFF Roger Downey ........x ....,...............,,.....,,,.. ...........,........ ......A,,, S 1 1 orts Editor Ruth Mfxdglin ,,,.... ,....,..... C leneral News Jean Clemons ...,.... ......,,,,............,,,,.... T ypist Alinc Baker .,.... .,,....,,.......,.,..,, C lass News Tune Shouse .,,.,,..,. .......A,A, B usiuess Manager Ella Parker ..,,....,..,,..,,..,..,...............,,,,.l.,,,,.....,,....,,.,.....,,, .....,........,.,,,..A,,,,.,,,,.,,,..,,,,,,,.,,.,..,....,......,,,,,,,, ' fypist l BUSINESS STAFF Hagel LivCSay .......... ...................,................l..,.,,.............. ,.,...... A A ssociate Editor Vivlan Esmon ....,, ..,.,,,,,,,,.,..,,,,,,,,,, E dimr Mrs. Weaver .-...... ......,....,,,,,... S ponsor 24 The T944 Web Girls' Chorus Founded 1941. Dl7L'L'fllVfAI.IClE B. POWER Ojj'irer.v-Presideiit, Rose Mary Miller, Vice-President, Audrey Faye Cornwell, Sec- retary, Eva Swartzlander, Treasurer, Jean Clemons, Business Manager, Lillian Redburn. Menlbers, standing, left to right-E. Knight, I. Lane, W. Vllatkins, M. Lowery, L. Lane, H. Livesay, J. Sellers, L. Redlmurn, J. Clemons, E. Swartzlander, B. Mcliitrick, M. Sullivan, F. Cornwell, P. Haynes, 1. L. Newcomb, McRaven, D. B. Clemons, R. M. Miller, E. Parker, V. Hughes. L. l G. A. A. SfJOHS0l'-ALICE B. Powicn Oj'ieers-President, Jackie Sellers, Vice-President, Hazel Livesayg Secretary, June Shouseg Recorder, Ella Parker. Mem-bers, standing, left to righffA. H. Power, H. Mamer, A. F. Cornwell, J. New- Comb, E. Parker, M. Perkins, R. McKinney, P. Haynes, L. Redburn. Kneeling, left to right- I. Clemons, E. Swartzlander, J. Sellers, N. MCRaven, R. Modglin, J. Shouse, A. Baker, D. B. Clemons, R. M. Miller. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS President ,.......,..... .........,. M argaret Sullivan Vice-President ........,.......,,..........,. ....,..,.. R oger Downey Secretary and Treasurer ............. ,w....w.w. ........., .......,,, , M i ldred Perkins Margaret Sullivan Vivian Esmon Dorris Stevens Mildred Perkins 26 Senior Representatives junior Representatives Sophomore Representatives Freshman Representatives Faculty Representative Mr. P. Power Paul Holloway Roger Downey Jimmie Bundy Clyde Standerfer Thr T944 Web 1 iff M , Il fl iff' , M ,kh4p'sXg.3'r,.9F6.,,5fK,l'g. W,-92.12. fa,-ag,-mfg-'W R,,,.1tr,..6'5e.v 55x.-fy'-.2 'g .. j .,,,.v4:, sen ATHLETICS CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 8-School opens with many of our old gang gone, but a new bunch of really green freshmen. I4-Glee Club elected oliicers. There was a lot of singing today. fOr whatever you call that noise.D I5-Class officers elected. I7-G.A.A. officers elected. 21-Spider Staff elected. 22-G.A.A. Skating Party at Mount Vernon. Lots of fun and plenty of falls. 25-Weiner roast at lake. 27--Student Council officers elected. It seems as if electing officers is all that has hap- pened this month. Oh, well, we will have our business attended to. OCTOBER 2-Mr. Samford leaves for army. We are losing one of our best teachers. 3-Mrs. Simmons comes to take Mr. Samford's place. 6-G.A.A. girls goes on a three mile hike. 7-G.A.A. girls come to school limping. Oh, my feet! 8-Freshman party at the reservoir sponsored by Student Council. Freshmen were initiated. More fun for the upper classmen. 9-Freshmen come to school sore' from initiation. Some of them preferred to stand all day. 10-Roger and Bud got kicked out of class. II-Mrs. Simmons kicked some more kids out of history. I5-Billy returns from working in California to enroll in school again. End of first six weeks. 16-Mrs. Simmons leaves. VVe wonder why? I7-Mrs. Thomas comes to take Mrs. Simmons place. 21-22-Teacher's Institute. Out of school. Oh, Boy! 28-Hallowe'en party given by June, Ramona, and Ella. We were greeted by ghosts. Spooky, isn't it? NOVEMBER 2-Speech given in assembly by Sergeant Leonard, a veteran of World War I. Very good, too! He certainly knew how to sway our emotionsg we were laughing one minute and crying the next. 7-Web Staff appointed. II--Armistice Day. No school. We wish history could repeat itself today, and we would have a second armistice. 15, 16, I7-No school because the furnace broke down. Hurrah for the furnace!! 24-End of second six weeks. My how time does fly. 25-Thanksgiving Day. Out of school and lots of turkey. What more could we want? 26-Everyone comes to school sick from eating too much. 27--Noel Whalen and David Ford visit school while home on furlough. 30-Missionary from China gives speech in assembly. Very interesting! DECEMBER 2-Margaret and Jean take first and second places, respectively, in eassy contest for county. 5-Bob Monoghan visits school. He is another one of Bluford's sailor boys. 7-Pictures taken for annual. Everyone posing and smiling all day. We W0l1lCl1l,t make very good models. - I0-Chili Supper in old building sponsored by Juniors. I6-MTS. Thomas leaves to join her husband in Maryland. fContinued on Page 325 28 The 1944 Wcb 'S Standing, left to right-Mr. P. E. Power, Fred Meyers, James Lewis, Leland Carroll James Bundy, Rex Medders. Sitting, left to right-Howard Gowler, Roger Downey, Billy Reece, Roy VVilliams, Clyde Shields, Lpren Gerrisli. BASKETBALL sQUAo Forward .....,,,, Forward ......... Forward ......... Guard ...t..r,,... Guard l..,,...... Guard ...elrre .. Center ..,.....,.r Center ,........., Coach ,......,.,.. The 1944 Web ...........Downey, R. .........Gowler, H. .........Meyers, F. .........Reece, B. ..........Shields, C. ...........Esmon, I. ...................Lewis, Williams, R. E. Power 29 Clyde Shields, Roy Williams, Billy Reece, Howard Gowler, Roger Downey. Ian Jan -lan. Jan. Feb Feb 30 WEB OF 44 SPORTS SCHEDULE Mount Vernon B. Team ............ Belle Rive ...,,............,..........,........, VValtonville ........ Bonnie ............... Wayne City ......... Mount Vernon ..... ..WOll ............Won ....i.......NVon .Y....i......WO11 ..............Lost ..............Lost Th L' 1944 Web James Lewis, James Bundy, Loren Gerrish, Fred Meyers, Leland Carroll SUMMARY Bluford's boys went to Wayzie City to put in a few evenings of practice this year, because our Gym was unfinished. Our hrst game of the year was with Mount Vernon B. Team, which we defeated by a score of 25-24. Following this came the county tournament. The first game was played at Woocllawn where we clashed with Belle Rive. Defeating them we met Waltonville at Bonnie. Beating them we went on to defeat Bonnie for the county tournament. Then on to the Regional where we clashed with Mount Vernon. There we suffered our first defeat of the season. From there on to Wayiie City where they downed us by a score of 37-33 ending the 1944 season. HOWARD GOWLER. The 1944 Web 31 CALENDAR OF EVENTS CContinued from Page 285 I7-Christmas spirit is soaring. Assembly to distribute gifts. Short program. JANUARY 2-Vacation over. We get settled for some hard studying. Soon be semesters. 13-Mrs. Watkins comes to take Mrs. Thomas' place. We certainly are having a lot of History teachers, aren't we? I9-Carl Lane home on furlough. Visits school. 20, 21-Semester exams. Oh!! 22-Ball game with Mount Vernon. VVe won. Don't get excitedg it was their second team. 23-RSX Medders quits school. We all miss him a lot! 25-Seniors receive class pictures. 26-Assembly to elect cheer leaders: Jackie Sellers and Margaret Sullivan. Bluford plays Bele Rive in first game of County Tournament. We won. 27-Bluford plays Waltonville in second game of Tournie and we won AGAIN! 28--L3.St game of tournament: we play Bonnie, and win. Bluford takes FIRST place. Yea, Team! FEBRUARY 4-Juniors begin selling magazines to raise money for the banquet. 6-Mrs. Watkins leaves. We can't understand why we have so much trouble keeping teachers. It couldn't be the kids, or could it? 7-Miss Hicks keeps fourth hour study in for half an hour at noon. We weren't VERY mean, were we? Mrs. Power starts teaching History. We hope we can keep her. 9-Norman Thomason home on leave. Visits school. II-MF. Samford visits school. He looks nice. Very nice! I3-Jim Austin, now going to school in Chicago, visited school today. 15-Bluford plays Wayne City. They beat us, 35 to 31. It was a good game anyway. I7-Clyde Shields leaves for army. We are going to miss our captain. 19-Regional tournament beginsg Bluford vs. Mount Vernon. We'll win. Oh, well, we can dream can't we? 22-June is B.H.S., super salesman. She sold the most magazines. MARCH 3-End of fourth six weeks. How time does Hy. 4-Frank Sinatra on at the Granada in Higher and Higher. Several Bluford girls go. Yes, they all swooned. 20, 21, 22-Senior work on annual. And we do mean work. 24-Jean gives birthday party. Good refreshments. Two foreign missionaries speak at high school. Too bad we all didn't get to hear him. Very interesting. APRIL 7-Good Friday. No school. 14-End 5th six weeks. MAY 28-Baccalaureate. 29, 30, 31-Semester exams. JUNE 2-Commencement. . 32 The 1044 Web E :ff if J X :yi R 13115 :Q v.,. ,f NRM I4 1l'N1f SEEKING KNOWLEDGE BIOLOGY 34- PHYSICS SCIENCE The 1944 Web Typing Algebra lh I1 IJ 3 English IV World History 36 fh 911.111 I PING PONG BADMINTON The 1944 VVUIJ HORSE SHOES 37 The IQ.,L,l Wfb Sullivan Hotel and Cale Featuring Good Food and Courteous Service OPEN 24 HOURS DAILY in Ph 591 Bl f d Ill 39 THE FIRST NATIUNAL BANK WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS Capital 825,000.00 Established 1913 We wish to submit a statement of our bank to the patrons of Bluford High School District, with our sincere gratitude for their support and patronage. Below is a list of a few of the services We perform for our customers: We serve over 2,000 persons with checking accounts, totaling over ONE MILLION DOLLARS. We serve over 200 individuals with savings and demand certificate accounts totaling over ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS. We serve various school districts and public officers with accounts totaling over SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS. We have extended loans to over 1,200 persons totaling almost TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS. We have loaned our Government SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, one-half of which is short term, low yield investment. We sold over 852,000 net cash amount of Series C, E and G War Bonds for our Government during the recent Fourth War Loan Drive. We collect approximately 215325,000 in foreign checks monthly for our customers. Our de osits are insured under Federal De osit Insurance Cor- . P P poration. STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS AS OF FEB. 21, 1944 ASSETS LIABILITIES L0-HHS H1111 Discounts ------------ S 179,104-58 capital Stock ........,...... , ........ as 25,000.00 U. S. Govt. Investments ...... 670,786.82 qur 1 20 000 00 other Vvarrauts and A ....................... ...... , . Securities ............................ 19,069.44 Undlvlded Pfflfifs ---- l- 2.286-20 Federal Reserve Stock .......... 1,200.00 Deposits ..................... ...... I 167,263.59 2 ' .................. 2500.00 i . 35?fIi?5..H3E?f ........ I 355, fjij -- 3,33-gg cash and Due from Banks .... 345,908.40 'mu f ' 3s1,218,480.40 Directors Willard Barr A. J. Poorman H. C. Willeman S. M. Mateer Frank Chase J. F. Mateer N. C. Rassler blSI,2l8,480.40 Officers J . F. Mateer ...................... President H. C. Willeman ........ Vice-President W. O. Allen .......................... Cashier R. D. Withrow ...... Assistant Cashier Sybil A. Allen ................ Bookkeeper 40 The 1944 Web BUTTER ICE CREAM STARR BROS. QUALITY PRODUCTS SODA WATER ICE F U N E R A L H O M E Virgil Pulley, Mgr. A COMPLETE SERVICE FOR LESS PROMPT AND COURTEOUS Ambulance Service Phone 349 Mt. Vernon, Illinois The 1944 Wcb 4.1 W. M. DE WITT 6' CO. Dealers in GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES FLOUR AND FEED FRESH MEAT AND VEGETABLES Phone 251 Bluford, Illinois Compliments of HAROL FILLING STATION v Compliments of MRS. R. E. STOUT v MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS PEERLESS CLEANERS J. Smith, Manager Phones 207 1 1179-W MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of CoIeman's Cafe COURTEOUS SERVICE Bluford, Illinois 42 The 194.1 Web Compliments Of CENTRALIA BAKING CO Bakersof MOTHERS BREAD Centralia, Illinois HOTEL EMMERSON SOUTHERN ILLINOIS' FINEST Mt. Vernon, Illinois Tl Q44 Wvb Madea Baeacf 517 ALWAYS EAT HAWKINS BREAD Compliments of Midwest Seed Company BUYERS AND SELLERS LESPEDEZA, RED TOP, COWPEAS, SOYBEANS, AND ALL FIELD FARM SEEDS Tenth and Casey Street Mt. Vernon, Illinois Courtney's MOVING AND STORAGE LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE MOVING Phone 1002 568 Marian Street Mt. Vernon INSURANCE NOTARY PUBLIC J. F. Combs-Funeral Service MA Service Within Your Meansn Wayne City, Illinois PHONE 40 AMBULANCE SERVICE Mount Vernon Tobacco Store WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION QUALITY TOBACCO, CANDIES AND SUNDRIES Phone 708 112 South Ninth Street Mt. Vernon, Illinois The 1944 W eb 4.5 Compliments of J. W. Green Barber Shop VIOLA BEAUTY SHOP 304 SOUTH NINTH STREET Union Shops .... Mt. Vernon, Illinois Phone 2765-W Phone 296-W ICE KEPT FOODS ARE GARDEN FRESH AT ALL TIMES Consumers Ice Company Phone 221 118 N. Ninth Mt. Vernon, Illinois Compliments of Willis Keele Route 1, Bluford, Illinois HARD ROAD STOREU BUYERS OF CREAM, EGGS, AND POULTRY Compliments of Myer's Funeral Homes 'SOUR AIM IS TO BE WORTHY OF YOUR FRIENDSHIP AMBULANCE Telephone 604 Mr. Vernon, Illinois 46 The 1944 Web Compliments of WiIson's Block Restaurant W. H. CBillD Wilson, Prop. 331 SOUTH TENTH STREET MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Our Name Will Tell What We Sell Welge Store PAINT AND WALL PAPER Mt. Vernon, Ill. North Side Square Please Accept Very Best Wishes To Bluford High School Jefferson Lumber Company Y MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS FOR BEST RESULTS, FEED DIXIE BETTER FEEDS See Your Local Dixie Dealer Dixie Mills Company Branch Manager-James Moor Mt. Vernon, Illinois The 1944 Web Compliments of MODER SMITH BARBER SHOP 830 East Broadway MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of MT. VERNON HATCHERY Quality Chicks Feed and Supplies Phone 101 1016 Casey Avenue MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS MUSICK TEXACO SERVICE STATION Complete Line Texaco Products Washing and Greasing Quick Battery Charge Towing and Tire Repairing Phone 3 801 Main MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of MT. VERNON LUMBER CO. 318 South Ninth Street MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of MT. VERNON PRODUCE CO. Wholesale Produce MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of D. 81 M. PRODUCE CO. W. W. Manner, Manager Poultry, Cream, Eggs and Feed Bulk Carden and Field Seeds a Specialty llth and Jordan Street Phone 74- Compliments of D. RIXMAN LUMBER CO. Lumber, Building Material Paints and Hardware BLUFORD, ILLINOIS When in Mt. Vernon, Illinois It's WEST SHELL CAFE For Good Eats and a Good Time 2403 Broadway 4-8 The 1944 Web Compliments of ABEL SHOE SHOP Expert Workmanship Y BLUFORD, ILLINOIS WEBB'S BOOK STORE School Supplies Kodaks and Finishings Greeting Cards MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of BIGHAM COAL 81 ICE CO. Year 'round Service A Block of Ice for Summer- A Ton of Coal for Winter Phone 319 Get the Best Out of Life by Being Well Dressed. RYAN STYLE SHOP 1007 Broadway MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of SWIFT SZ CO. Swift's Ice Cream V MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS M. E. JACKSON Jeweler South Side Square MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Say it with flowersg Say it with ours. JOHNSON, THE FLORIST Phone 420 2020 Broadway Compliments of HARLOW SERVICE STATION O MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Phone 1292 sth Mam The 19,14 W'vb 49 Come to the DOROTHY KAY SHOPPE . . for . . Hats, Dresses, Suits, Coats and Purses 411 Main Street MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS MT. VERNON FASHION SHOP I Quality Corner Ill Northeast Corner of Square ROBERSON COAL CO. 0 Phone 2290 110 Casey MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS RICHERS SHOE SHOP AND SHINING PARLOR Expert Shoe Repairing - Shining, Dyeing, Refinishing, Laces All Work Guaranteed 826 Main Street MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS JO. H. HASSEBROCK Ins. Agge. Insurance IIIIQ South Tenth Street Compliments of TERRIL'S SHOE SERVICE COver W'algreen Storel . Phone 1815 Phone 1849-J 1013 Broadway MT- VERNON, ILLINOIS MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of NATIONAL AUTO SUPPLY Established 1913 Phone 151 MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS HUFF'S AUTO SUPPLY Lester Huff, Prop. General Auto Repairing Dealer in Used Cars Exide Batteries BLUFORD, ILLINOIS 50 The 1944 Web Compliments of BENOIST BROS. HARDWARE Best for Lessv West Side of Square Phone 344 MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS WILLIAMS STANDARD SERVICE STATION 14th and Main O MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Jeweler L 81 N CAFE Diamonds : Watches : Jewelry O MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS West Side of Square MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS CARP'S 0 Mt. Vernonis Aggressive Department Store Compliments of COLLINS BROS. Dry Cleaners 113 South Eleventh Street MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS MORTON'S 'csmart Apparel for Thrifty Fashionahlesn O MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS .IOHNSON MOTOR SERVICE General Repair 824 Harrison Street Phone 1044 MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS The 1944 VVPZJ 51 ORLA LASHBROOK Sz SON TENT 81 AWNING COMPANY Phone 296-W MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of REGISTER NEWS 0 MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of ILLINOIS BROKERAGE I MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of RUDERS SHINING PARLOR Specially Invisible Soling Old and new customers treated with respect. Shoes shined and dyed to all colors. 225 South Tenth Street Phone 3 MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Compliments of PEERLESS CLEANERS J. H. Smith, Manager Phone 207 1117 Broadway MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS HARMON'S D-X SERVICE D-X Gasoline and 760 Motor Oil O Phone 431 Main Street and Sixth BROADWAY MOBILGAS STATION Roy Fitts, Owner Phone 1490 11th Broadway MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS W. ROY PRICE Jeweler V MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS 52 The 1944 Web WAYNE THEATRE v Open Every Night Y WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS EVELYN'S CAFE Good Food and Courteous Serv V WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS ice VERA'S BEAUTY SHOP Keep Well Groomed' Phone 22 WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS FRANK GARRISON Hardware and Implements O WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS F. H. HALBROOK General Merchandise V BLUFORD, ILLINOIS ROTH DAIRY We Specialize in Milk and Milk Productsn O MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS When in Wayne City Eat at WANDA'S CAFE WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS Compliments of HEIFNER'S CAFE 0 WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS The 1944 Web 53 WAYNE CITY SHOE SHOP '6Shoe Repairs O WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS IRA HOLMES, ,IEWELER Expert Watch and Clock Repairs Y WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS GOOD 81 RICHARDSON New and Used Furniture Cheap Rates O WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS WARREN MOTOR CO. General Welding and Repairs V WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS STEVEN'S GARAGE General Repairing O WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS Phone 4-4--F-12 KEEN'S FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Day and Night WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS ORVILLE THOMSON'S Second Handed Furniture At Cheap Rates O WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS HOTEL HOFFNAR CAFE Good Food Is Good Health Treat Your Family to Our Special Sunday Dinner Phone 231 BLUFORD, ILLINOIS 54- The 1944 Web Baby Chicks Custom Hatching Wayne Feeds . . . Wayne Remedies WAYNE HATCHERY v WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS WIGGIN'S GARAGE General Repairing Y WAYNE CITY, ILLINOIS G O L D E N R U L E 66Why Pay More? V MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS OSBORNE'S CAFE When in Mt. Vernon Stop in for COURTEOUS SERVICE AND GOOD FOOD 223 South Tenth Phone 44-8 MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS Phone 2321-W J. V. ANDERSON Dealer and Livestock Buy Anything at Any Time 1127 Oakland MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS LIBERTY STATION Open Seven Days and Until 1:00 on Sunday TIRE REPAIR 9th and Jordan MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS HERRAN'S Leading Jewelers and Optometrists Watch Inspector for I. C., and C. B. Sz Railroads 214 East Broadway CENTRALIA, ILLINOIS Phone 1075-,I MT. VERNON TYPIST EXCHANGE Authorized Sales and Service Underwood Typewriters and Sunstrand Adding Machines 1020 Jordan Street R. D. GAAR Mt. Vernon, Illinois The 1944 Wvb 55 1-v