Weir High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Weir, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1950 volume:

I I yd ww' W Dj' W I MMWW WMKQZTA ' AKA? QQJW lVGQwf,JfMQVM Mylan g 1xM5wMijW Jwimw l JMMW fifww 9 w W WZ227Jf37ZfM I m6fJZ,v7ffj I like fig 'WWW ' ig E E215 -1 iii S5235 : iiiifig ESE ' 2 igieisg Q N 54 N Q 5 I : EQ 2 C53 12? Q W4 I gifgwwm mM5+ ?7QZ.fjj'j?W'g,,4 : MWWWJV I Wwgwfwkw M Qfff5,w,j . Jgftf' fl , affwijgmw JLWZQJWW K gi l fwgz, JA,-J I I H HE IBDILUIE AND GQIUD WIEIIIR IHHIGH SCHOOL I IQEJU City Telephone C Dedication Board ili Education LEFT TO RIGHT: FRANK BARNEYQ RUSSELL KENNEDYg MRS. MARY MALLAMS, CLERKQ CHRIS OHIBIEDER, PRESIDENTg BOB EIMRSONQ ARCHIE ADAMS. TO YOU, TEE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, WHO ARE SERVING OUR SCHOOL FAITHFULLY, WHO HAVE A SINCERE RES- PECT AND UNDERSTANDING FOR YOUTH, AND WHO ARE LABORING UN- SELFISHLY FOR THE COMPLETE EDUCATION OF EVERY BOY AND GIRL, WE, THE BLUE AND GOLD STAFF, DEDICATE THIS 1950 EDITION OF THE BLUE Se GOLD. uperintendent is '22 iiR?41Ef?23?Q5 fgsgsaiwis - t fffiimiliii J, T - Seagate H - 5323425551 541-'fs ' John E. Herring, B.S., M.S. The publication of this annual not only signifies the completion of another successful school year, but also re- minds us that the final curtain is about to fall on the high school careers of fifteen fine young men and women, the Sen- iors of 1950. The faculty and undergraduates will feel the loss deeply when school is resumed next September. We shall hope for the greatest of success for the grad- uates of 1950. Measure this success, not by the amount of money or other worldly goods that you are able to accumulate, but by the happiness that you bring to yourself and others through service. we hope that your high school education will be a help to you in realizing this and other ideals. The staff and sponsor of the NBlue and Goldn again de- serve credit and appreciation for this publication. We want you to know that you have performed a very worthwhile service This Page is sp0r1S01'ed by Ze'Gt1'S BHKOPFH Girard- Kansas- for the school and community. lgh School Faculty Ken Brock, B.S.' Athletics Industrial Arts American History K.S.T.C. Pittsburg Mrs. Dora Peterson, B.S. Biology, General Science Social Science Blue 8: Gold K.S.T.C. Pittsburg M s. Mary L. Colcord, B.S. English, Observer Home Economics K.s.T.c. Pittsburg Miss Ella Dodson Study Hall Library Miss Virginia George. B-5- Commerce Economics K.S.T.C. Pittsburg This page sponsored by the Eddie Moran Garage Grade aculty Miss Mary Schuberger Upper Grades Ke Se To Ce Pittsburg Miss Garnet 0'Nee1 Intermediate Grades K. S. T. C. Pittsburg V9 Mrs. Georgia Miller Intermediate Grades K. S. T. C. Pittsburg Mrs. Pearl Harley B. S. Primary Grades K. S. T. C. Pittsburg Mrs. Martha Dunbar Primary Grades K. S. T. C. Pittsburg Mrs. Forest Fromong Primary Grades K. S. T. C. Pittsburg This page sponsored by Russell Kennedy Am .e,'A-' - A Edward Quesnoy Harold Martin Helen uillenwaters Elma Jean Walters Nelle June Craddock This page sponsored by the Semco Color Press of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Frank Van Kam Jean Ann Ross Hazel E. Bowunn Betty Jo Filby Claudine Woods Ng111e June Barrett Wilma Jean Sullivan Florence Marie Penrod James Thompson This page sponsored by the Fervuson Studio of iittsburg, Kansas lass ill We, the Senior Class of Weir High being of sound mind do declare this to be our last will and testament. Article I: To the teachers, we bequeath our thanks for their pa- tience in teaching us. To the Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors of 1950, we leave our old torn up school books, pencils, and our bril- liant minds. Article II: Hazel Bowman wills her blonde hair to Vivian Bennett. To Mary Lou Ross, Betty Jo Filby wills her knowledge of American History. Helen Gillenwaters wills her liking for the opposite sex to Bonnie Walker. To Joe Markham, Harold Martin wills his mellow voice. Florence Penrod wills her well controlled temper to Shirley Larson. Eddie Quesnoy wills his ability to drive a car to Don Brown 0 To Carolyn Owens, Jean Ann Ross wills her ability to twirl. Wilma Sullivan wills her address book to Anna Lou Gowans. Claudine Woods wills all of her old school books that are behi d the radiators to Mary Edith Scott. Elma Jean Walters wills her ability to keep a boyfriend over four years to Mary Ann Myers. George Winters wills WDonna Scottn to Cleo Jones KTake good care of herl. Frank VanKam wills his talkativeness to Danny Sullivan. James Thompson wills his ability to work at the Weir Service Station to Dickie Carr. Nelle June Craddock wills her ability to play popular music to lrma Ilene hellezza. Nellie June Barrett wills her right to be a member of the Com ercial Law class to Martha Ann Ohmsieder. fggzjymwi Witnesses: This page sponsored by Sells Q Sons Pittsburg, Kansas and Emile's Barber Shop Pittsburg, Kansas Glass Prophecy The summer of 1965 was a grand season, so what could be better than to take a vacation. The desire to see my old classmates seemed to be taking shape as I met Helen Gillenwaters at Kansas City. She was working as e secretary for United Airlines. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I saw Eddie Quesnoy, an expert mechanic. In addition to operating his automobile factory he is quite an inventor, his latest production being the nQuesnoy Super Rocket.n After about two and one-half hours of travel I landed in New York where I found George Winters, a great singer and orchestra leader in the famous Stork Club. As I was driving along Fifth Avenue, I saw Jean Ann Ross and her husband, Vernon Curtis, coming out of their beautiful man- sion. At their request I spent the night and then at early dawn I boarded a plane for Florida. To my surprise Frank VanKam was on the same plane. We had quite a visit. He told me about his wife and three children and his wonderful position as salesman for Karo syrup. Nelle June Craddock is the proprietor of the Dating Bureau at Tampa, Florida, and next to her family, it takes up most of her time. At the beach I saw Florence Penrod, who will, after her vacation, be working as a bookkeeper for the United States Steel Company. While journeying through Texas whom should I come upon but Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Vineyard, owners of a beautiful ranch. Mrs. Vineyard is bet- ter known to us as Hazel Bowman. Upon their invitation we traveled to El Paso to see the inauguration of Claudine Woods, the first woman gover- nor of Texas. Since a vacation would not be complete without seeing the movie capital of the world, I found myself entering the faramount Studios: There whom would I find but Harold Martin, who had recently taken Clark Gable's place. He told me that Wilma Sullivan was in Los Angeles. There I found her nursing at Mercy Hospital. My next stop was Nevada and there, on Bar K, a small ranch, I found Elma Jean Walters and her husband, Kenneth Knapp. They have been ranching for a number of years. By this time the summer is drawing to a close. As I journey back to the old homestead I see James Thompson, the owner of the Weir Food Market. Nellie June Barrett is teaching at the largest school in Kansas, good ole Weir High. I am now satisfied to end my trip after visiting all my friends and school chums. Since I have been traveling l have not disclosed my name. It is Betty Filby and I am a happily married housewife. . izfa 51gned2fAQS?7 iff fl A f This FUN? is sponsored by the Empire District Electric Company. il ll Barrett, Nellie June , Pep Club 1,2,5,43 Band 2,5,43 Annual Staff 5,4, Assistant Editor 5, Tditor 43 Observer Staff 2,52 Chorus 1,33 Class Officer 13 Office Girl 13 Junior Play3 Kayettes 4. Bowman, Hazel Elexene Pep Club 1,?,5,4Q Annual Staff 43 Chorus 1,53 Office Girl 2,35 Junior Play3 Senior Play. Craddock, Nelle June Pep Club 1,9,5,45 Band ?,3,45 Observer Staff 43 Chorus 1,53 Annual Queen Candidate 43 Kayettes 4. Filby, Betty Jo Pep Club l,2,5,4, Cheer Leader 1,23 Band 2,3,4g Annual Queen lg Chorus 1,53 Class Officer 53 Office Girl 53 Annual Staff 43 Junior play: Senior Playj Kayettes 4. Gillenwaters, Helen Irene Pep Club 1,9,5,4g sand ?3 Chorus 13 Carnival Queen Candidate 13 Office Girl 93 Annual Staff 2,43 Observer Staff 5,42 Class Officer p,5,4g Junior Play3 Senior Playg Kayette, President 4. Martin, Harold Anthony Football l,2,53 Basketball 1,9,5g Track l,?,53 Band 1,9,5,4j Chorus 13 Carnival Attendant 23 Class Officer 1,9,4j Junior Plav3 Ob- sever Staff, Business Manager 43 Senior Vlavg Kava, President 4. Fenrod, Florence Marie Pep Club l,9,5,43 Chorus 13 Senior Plays Kavettes 4. u's hu Ross, Jean Ann Pep Club 1,?,5,4Q Band 1,2,3,43 Annual Queen Candidate 53 Chorus 3g Class Officer 2,45 Junior Playg Carnival Queen 43 Annual Staff 43 Observer Staff 43 Senior Play? Kayettes 4. Sullivan, dilma Pep Club l,?,5,4, Cheer Leader 1,?,53 Chorus 1,53 Class Officer 1,2g Office Girl 23 Carnival Queen Candidate 43 Observer Staff 2,43 Junior Play3 Senior Play! Kayettes 4 Thompson, James R. Football 1,?,3,43 Basketball 1,2, 5,43 Track 1,?,5,4Q Annual King Candidate 23 Class Officer 53 Chorus 13 Junior Play3 Senior Play. VanKam, Frank Mitchel Football l,5,43 Basketball 1,9,5,4S Track 1,P,3,4j Band ?,3,4a Chorus 13 Pep Club 1,93 Class Officer lg Carnival Attendant 5,43 Junior Playg Senior Play. Walters, Elma Jean Pep Club 1,9,5,4Q Band 13 Chorus 13 Observer Staff, Editor 5,45 Class Officer 43 Junior Play3 Senior Play. Winters, George Football 43 Basketball 43 Track 43 Annual King Candidate 43 Senior Tlayg Fordland, Missouri 1,23 Webb City 5. foods, Claudine Pep Club l,9,5,43 Band l,?,5,43 Chorus 1,53 Annual Staff ?,4, Business Manager 43 Observer Staff 5,43 Office Girl 23 Annual Queen Candidate ?3 Junior Play. Quesnoy, Merl Edward Football 1,9,3,4j Basketball l,9, 3,43 Track l,9,53 Band 1,9,3,4j Chorus 13 Annual King Candidate 1,53 Class Officer 1,9,5Q Junior Playj Senior Flay: Kaya. Vice-President 4. This page is sponsored by the Helen's Shop, Pittsburg, and K.S.E.K., Pittsburg. I 5 Sue Van Houten Don Brown Benny Harley Martha Ohmsieder Corwin Jones Bet ty Blake Betty J . Thompson Jay Vineyard Mary Ann Myers Mary E. Scott Ray Brown Alena Bowman Vivian Bennett Joe Markham Marjorie Uber ' fibiz, IE' mx s WM- Fangmn :omg in 2015 F1005 Jfyywviizzi. aw f- , :- ,.,,,:5amQxw This page sponsored by the Weir Frozen Food Locker'e Inc. I4, , W, Billie J. Craddock Nancy Carr Bob Hodgson Mac Richards Anna Van Kam Murlin Smith Billy Sachetta Katherine McKenna Francis Greer George Curtis Peggy Turner Don Ross Danny Sullivan Mary Winters Edwin Kennedy Bonnie Walker Pauline Stark Donna Scott This page sponsorec by the Stumfoll Jewelry Store ES? fww, . :ia swf- V IM- ,Nj R . My X a H 2 .M f 4,5 , GQ war W,, iw Wag,cAW r5,e V, 4- S, , gel egg e ie E S ' 4' iw ,X . H ' W y X Rr' 'J xi w SY 5 h A.. 3 nf' S E 2.4 f ., ,1.mgp3m,p,,y xg X 2 9 F 1 fl 5 Q ar K 'B Sw 2 Q .f P 'N 2655 5 w r: an ' M 2, 1 X ', 5 N , E arf-1 1 5 iw P2fQz.'fQl:f.ziFig-mf iw 4 3352222 ' A VH : 1 - , .. I J Y wg si K ii:?SSaK,,. 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Gowans Cleo Jones Marlene Curtis Jack Scott Mary Lou Rose Bob Larson Shirley Larson Mary Ann Brohl nnual ing This page is sponsored by The Columbus State Bank, Columbus, Kansas nnual ueen This page is sponsored by Junge's Bakery, Joplin, Missouri Ann Francis-Kathryn G eorfqe-Ne Unrunation z fx g we is le W s 1 Q: i H xl, - iQ-g5igQ5' 5 ' Q ,A 5 in ' iii Eff 1 H A ' FLY? iflw '., ' H' Q .5 o +1-we we Edward-Mar an Top Row: Claudine Woods, Business Managerg Nellie June Barrett, Editorg Nellie June Craddock, Senior Candidateg Kathryn McKenna, Sophomore Candidateg Marian Uugger, Freshman Candidate: Ida Jane Bennett, Crown Bearerg Mary Ann Myers, Cueeng Corwin Johes, Kingg Franky ndams, Crown Bearerg Edward Quinn, Fresh- man Candidateg Francis Greer, Sophomore Csndidateg George Winters Senior D Csndidateg Mrs. Nadine Herring, Tianist. Bottom Row: Mary Leona Kinder, Train Besrerg Shirley Stendley, rlower Girlg Jo Ann Hsrdesty, Flower Girly Gary Mallams, Heraldg Jerry Simone, Heraldg Mary Kathryn Martin. Flower Girly dose Ann Bennett, Train Bearer. This page is sponsored by the Windle Motor Company - Ford, Columbus, Kansas. Band 9 Clarinets- Edward Quinn, Betty Jo Filby, Robert Larson, Caryl Jean Adams, Mary Larson, Nellie June Ross, Helen Marie Martin, Pezgy Ann Roberts, Judy Martin, Alice Ann O'Nea1. Snare drums- Joan Bennett, Neva June Mishler, Shirley Larson, Nellie June Craddock. Cymbals- Sue Van Houten. Bass drum- Nancy Carr. Bass- Frank Van Kam, Eddie Quesnoy. Cornets- Johnnie Poznich, Dale Simonin, Carl Ed Martin, Jacqueline Shaw, Mary Edith Scott, Vernice Lomax, William Henry White, Wayne Kennedy, Marlene Curtis. Trombones- Harold Martin, Nellie June Barrett, Claudine Woods, Don Ross. Baritones- Jay Vineyard, Patricia Brady, Billy Jo Craddock. Drum major- Betty June Thompson. Majorettes- Mary Ann Myers, Benny Harley, Jean Ann Ross. Flag bearers- Carolyn Owens, Anna Lou Gowans. Director- John Herring The special activities of the Weir High School Mineral Fair band include presentation of regular Saturday night Weir Homecoming Concert concerts durina the summer and participation in out Weir Homecoming of town festivities. Among these are: Baxter Lions Carnival Cherokee Homecoming McCune Fall Festival K.S.T.C. Homecoming Fort Scott Armistice Celebration Columbus Christmas Festival Galena Christmas Festival This page sponsored by Coulter McGuire Pittsburg, Kansas and Bill HBmi1t0D Weir K8DSaS David Short Norma Brown Dale Simonin Patricia Brady Neal Scott Robert Scott Jacqueline Shaw Billy B. Bennett Jo Ann Bennett Dennis Sullivan HGHTH Johnnie Thompson Maxine Gillenwatere Carl Ed Martin Peggy Penrod Bob Neely GRADE Sammy Jones Ida Mae Hindman Phillip Leroy Joan Lomax Murice Lemmey Jackie Jones Glen Spencer Tommy Hubbard Margaret Ross Judy Martin Vernice Lomax Fred Fisher SEVENTH Lula Cunshall MBT? A. Mummert William White Reba Gerley PUSSY A. Roberts GRADE Eunice Newport Wayne Kennedy Lois A. Fudge Retha Gorley Darlene Lammey -M a , M f. aww !!l!:gIIl!liii!H5 wugkgig 'U'T17' f -T eeee 51719 P9417 my -i 1 .ififg A A K -I - :Ang ,. L by Q , ig? imp 4 me Tl' Tiff Xi x I' '32 E F 5 5 E A L MQ. A Wu' M W X 3 wa 3' W W 1 lx - -V-ef . 'fi 5 jziiilxiikiii 1 f ew- hfxifkf X 3 5 I is e 4 xx -GY 5 5 is E 1 v f 'ri we vzk g my .X we dig? 'L'gv .k . X limi Ifmfief' ,, . , ,. .ff . , w e , WW, , SW Q '- W V Jfaamig me eu wr ess rv S M,,qe is Q5 kt mm ' vu? 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Barrett Timmy Wilson Connie Standley Fritz Penrod Sue Richards FWTH GRADE Phillip O'Ma1leY Betty Pierson Freddie Worley Betty L. Wilson Donald Curtis Darlene Lair Maxine Bond This page sponsored by the Fromong Grocery Judith Ann mmerson William Carpenter Margaret Ann Alonzo Bennett Louise Neeley Elizabeth Gorley Donald fisher Mariruth O'Neal Buddy O'Neal FOURTI-'Wav Sullivan GR DEEarlene Knapp Jackie Adams Mary Kay Russel Henry Lee Stric Nadine Bond Helen Ross Nancy Larson Michael Quinn Nancy Emerson Billie Newport Arlene Knapp Jackie Simone Judy kenrod Ronnie Richards Helen M. Martin Billy Lee Gowans Deanna Weems THIRD Robert Richards Shirley Thompson Donnie Promong Philomena McKenna Tommy Pierson GRADE Saundra Shaw John R. Hardie Velma Newport Willis Stricklin Arleen Brownlee Helen Fleming Evelyn Fleming Fatsy Ann Aubert Mary J, B8DD8tt 1 klin me 41? ,!ii iah. 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Barney Tony Salvino Jan Herring Michael Worley Junior Ross GRADE Billy B. Scott Pat 0'Neal Lois 0'Ma11ey J.C. Carpenter Pat Sullivan Carl D. Prewett Roberta Dietz Mary D. Payne Mary Cutshall Donnie Harris Billy Woods Rose A. Bennett Mary C. Martin Shirley Standley Frank Adams HRST Danny Pierson Ida J. Bennett Virginia Aubert Mary Kinder Jerry Simone Gene Richards Jo A. Bardesty Donna Smith Sonny Sharp Gary Mallama GRADE Billy Penrod John Lair Buddy Borneman Tommy Martin Tommy Farrell Jim ie Fleming Carol Fleming 'H Football First Row- Johnnie Poznich, Cleo Jones, Joe McKenna, Edward Quinn, Billy Jo Craddock, Billy Sachetta. Second Row- James Bennett, Joe Markham, Donald Martin, Mac Richards, George Winters, Danny Sullivan, Bob Hodgson, Coach Ken Brock. Third Row- Richard Carr, Robert Larson, Don Ross, James Thompson, Edwin Kennedy, Eddie Quesnoy, Frank Van Kam, Francis Greer. The 1949 edition of Weir High's football team was not successful in the number of games won. Playing with a starting team composed of underclassmen, who lacked in size and experience, a good account was given in various games. In the opening game of the season against Frontenac the Wildcats were completely outclassed and were overwhelmed 45-12. The Alumni defeated the Wildcats 6-0. Erie's powerful Red Devils smothered the Wildcats 53-O. The Wildcats then journeyed to meet the strong St. Mary's Panthers and were de- feated 57-l2. St. Mary's went on to win the league championship. The Wild- cats were the only team to score on the champions. Weir held fast to the Minden Pirates and were downed 6-O in a well played game. The Wildcats trav- eled to Alba and were beaten 43-12. The Mineral Wildcats overwhelmed us 46- 6. This was the first tins in a number of years that Weir scored on Mineral. Weir stepped out of the league and journeyed to Cherokee and were defeated 90-6 in a well played contest. In the final game of the season the Wildcats held fast to the Mulberry Tigers and were defeated 33-O. Prospects for next year's team look somewhat brighter with a larger num- ber of boys reporting for practice. Seniors that will be lost through graduation are James Thompson, Frank Vaniam, Eddie Quesnoy, and George Winters. The team elected James Thompson and Eddie Quesnoy co-captains for the closing football season Coach, W This page sponsored by the Merchants Supply Company of Pittsburg, Kansas 97 Basketball ls 31 First row: George Winters, Eddie Quesnoy, James Thompson, Bob Hodgson, Don Ross, Edwin, Mac Richards. Second row: James Bennett, Billy Joe Craddook, Frank VanKam, Donald Martin, Francis Greer, Bob Larson, Johnnie Poznich, Ken Brook-Coach. Third row: Cleo Jones, George Curtis, Joe McKenna, Joe Markham, Eddie Quinn, Dickie Carr, Leo Jones. The 1949-50 edition of the Keir High basketball team enjoyed 2 fairly successful year. The Wildcats season record of ten wins and ten losses gave them a 500 per cent average, the best in several seasons. Their league record of six wins end eight losses gave them a six place standing in league play. The line up for the Wildcats is as follows: Don Ross, Eddie Quesnoy, and Bob Larson at the forward positions, Bob Hodgson at center, with Edwin Kennedy and James Thompson at guards. At the Mineral Belt League Tournament the Wildcats were defeated by the College Hi Comets by a score of 35-51. Weir drew the Frontenac Raiders in the opening game of the District Tournament. The Wildcats were defeated by a final score of 55-48. The team was well supported by the Pep Club. Bob Hodgson led the team in scoring honors for the season. The other scoring was done in this order: Don Ross, James Thompson, Eddie Quesnoy, Edwin Kennedy, and Bob Larson. Seniors who will be lost by graduation are E. Quesnoy, J. Thompson, and G. Winters. Letterman for the closing basketball season are J. Thompson, E. Tuesnoy, D. Ross, B. Hodgson, E. Kennedy, C. Flood, M. Richards, and B. Larson. Scoring results for the season are as follows: Weir 56 Frontenac 50 Weir 55 Mineral 29 Weir 61 Minden 26 Weir 54 Mulberry 57 Weir 54 Erie 49 Weir 44 Mineral 49 Weir ?4 St. Mary's ?6 Weir 56 liberal 55 Weir 29 Erie 30 Weir 55 Cherokee 26 Weir 45 College Hi 54 Weir 40 Liberal 45 Weir 59 Midway 55 'Weir 51 College Hi 55 Weir 47 College Hi 57 Weir 45 Alumni 54 Weir 59 Mulberry ?6 ?kir 48 Frontenac 55 Weir 51 Minden 54 Weir 55 St. Mary's 65 ' Mineral Belt League Tournament Co ch, ,qn, District Tournament This page is sponsored by the Kelley Studio. Pittsburg, and K.O.A.M., Pittsburg. Front How- Joe Markham, Eddie Quesnoy, von Brown, Robert Brownlee, James Thompson, Frank Van Kam, Billy Jo Craddock, Ray Brown, Coach Ken Brock. Middle Row- Richard Carr, Jay Vineyard, Billy Sachetta, George Winters, Edwin Kennedy, Bob Hodgson, Frances Greer, Donal Ross, Joe McKenna, Mac Richards. Back Row- Danny Sullivan, George Curtis, James Bennett, Johnnie Poznich, Donald Martin, Bob Larson, Cecil Flood, Edward Quinn, Junior Lloyd, Cleo Jones. Leo Jones. Due to the fact that the annual uust go to press a complete schedule of the 1950 season will not be listed. Track meets that have been scheduled are: A dual meet with Frontenac, a dual meet with Cherokee, a dual meet with Mulberryg the Fort scott Helaysg rittsburg Invitational, and the Mineral Belt League meet at Pittsburg. The boys on the 1950 squad and the events in which they will participate are as follows: J. Thompson-440--Broad Jump-Discus--Medley Relay E. Quesnoy--440--100--Javelln--880 Relay F. VanKam--920--100--Low Hurdles--880 Relay G. Winters--440--Relay R. Brown--880--100--220--Relays D. Brown-440--100--Relays J. Vineyard-440--Relays J. Markham-Mile--Shot D. Rose--100--High Jump-Discus-Relays B. Hodgson--High Jump-Javelin--Relays B, Brownlie-880--Relays B. Sachetta-440--Relays E. Kennedy-440-Shot--Relays B. Craddock--440--Javelin-Relays D. Sullivan-B80 M. Richards--880 G. Curtis-S80 F. Greer-440--Hurdles--Relays B. Larson--Shot--Hurdles--Relays--100 E. Quinn-440--Hurdles J. Bennett--Pole Vault-Relays D. Carr--880--Broad Jump--Relays D. Martin-Shot-Discus-440 J. McKenna--440--Hurdles--Relays J. Poznich--Pole Vault--Mile J. Golledge--Pole Vault C. Jones-440 N. Risteau-880 C. Flood-880 J' L1oyd 88O This page sponsored by: MousnY's Lumber Company and Black Diamond Coal Company Pittsburg Kansas 35 Miles East of Weir First row: Dale Simonin, David Short, Carl martin, Meal Scott, Johnie Thompson, Fred Fisher. Second row: James Bennett, Jimmie '-lilson, Fritz Fenrod, Don Golledge, Bobby Martin, Francis Sullivan, Coach-John Herring. Third row: Phillip O'Malley, Fred Martin, Wayne Kennedy, Henry White, Dennis Sullivan Bill Ohmsieder. Playing in the Crawford County Grade School Basketball League for the first time, the Grade Regulars and Midgets ended the season's play with records of 7-10 and 9-9 respectively. The Midgets placed third in the strong Cherokee Invitational Tournament by defeating Minden in the first round, losing to Arms in the semi-finals, and de- feating Cherokee in the consolation game. The Midgets also glued a tie for fourth with Arcadia in leaiue play. Dale Simonin and Buck White carried the scoring burden for the Midgets, while Wayne Kennedy's strong defensive play and aggressive rebounding proved very valuable. Don Golledge, Bobby Martin, and Pee Wee' Bennett rounded out the Midg-get's first six. Substitutes were: Francis Sullivan, Fritz Penrod. Jinmie Wilson, Phillip 0'Ma1ley, and Fred Martin. ln the neaulsr division, a broken arm suffered by Johnie Thompson early in the season was a blow to the team's chances. The transfer of Bob Neely to Topeka later on was also a touch break. However the boys always played hard and gave a good ac- count of themselves. Regular players, in addition to Thompson and Neely, who saw most of the action were: Carl Martin, Dale Simonin, David Short, Neal Scott, and Fred Fisher. Others on the squad were Dennis Sullivan and Bill Ohmsieder. Season's Record X V-'eir Midffets Regulars 'Keir 2 Arms Weir Arms Weil' 13 Girard 'Keir G11-ard Weir 25 Cherokee Weir Cherokee Weir 17 McCune Weir Mccune 15 Tree ce Hweii- T1-eece ' 'Weir ?'7 Mineral Weir Mineral Tieir 18 Arcadia Heir A1-ggdia ' 'Heir 91 Mineral Meir Mineral Weir 19 McCune Weir Mcgune 'Weir 43 Minden Weir St. Mary's 'Weil' 14 Ame 'Jfeir Tre ece 'Tell' 16 CTIGTOKSS Heil' Frontgngg Weir ?4 Frontenac 'jieir Anna Weil' 16 Ama 'Heir Cherokee Weir 20 Cherokee Heir Gi 1-ard lieir 19 Girard H1791 1- T1-Seca Weir 19 Treece ' Tournament Games Weir Arcadia Weir 20 Arcadia Non-league Games This page is sponsored by Powell's Drug Store, Colmnbus. Carnival Queen flttsndant Jean HDD Ross flttendant Danny Hmeufs on Judy martin Left to riqhtz Gene Richerdsg Mary Kinderg Bobby Merting Billie Beth Morang David Bennettg Darlene Leirg Lillian McKennag Bobby Piersong Nancy Emerson, Attendantg Ronnie Hichardsg Frank VanKamg Jean Ann Ross, Queeng Fred Fisherg Judy Martin, Attendantg Glen Spencerg Maxine Gillenwatersg Johnnie Poznichg Mary Lou Rossg Bonnie Walkerg Billy Sachettag Alene Bowmang Don Brown. This page is sponsored by the Price Motor Company - Chevrolet, Columbus, Kansas 4 nScatterbrain' Seated- Sandra Van Houten-Evag Don Brown-Alan, jorie Uber-Miss Jennyg Betty Blake-Maude Paing Betty June Thompson-Doris iainterg Benny Harley- Dolly Dean. Standing- Martha Ohmsieder-Aunt Elizag Joe Markham-Stage Managerg Ray Brown- Publicity Managerg Alene Bowman-Nina Gilbertg Lois Flood-Manager of Propsg Mrs. Dore Peterson-Sponsorg Miss Virginia George-Sponsorg Vivian Bennett-Auditorium Managerg Mary Myers-Isabel Burton: Mary Edith Scott-Trixie Harrisg Corky Jones-Larry Duncang Jay Vineyard- Nicholas Dean. ICT-l-YS 1 -'J Seated, Betty Jo Filby-Angela Rimini, Hazel Bowman-Betty London, Florence Penrod- Lulu Giffen, Elm Jean Walters-Helen Raleigh, Eddie Q'105U0Y nJu5 Brom' Stendingg Harold Martin-Professor Dexter, Helen Gillenwaters-Dean Eggleby, George W1nter5-Ge0rgg West, Wilma Sullivan-Judy West, Mrs. Colcord-SPOHSOT, James Thompson-Sam Raleigh, Jean Ann Ross-Jane Raleigh, Frank Vanxam' Larry Dobson. Whitmore Service station Weir, Kansas This page sponsored by: Citizens Bank of Weir, Kansas nnual taif , , 7 Q, I if f ? E , First Row- Mrs. Dora Peterson-Sponsor, Helen Gillenwaters, Claudine Woods Business Manager, Martha Ohmsleder-Assistant Business manager, Benny Harley-Assistant Editor, Nellie June Barrett-Editor. Second Row- Hazel Bowman, Jean Ann Ross, Betty Jo Filby, Wilma Sullivan, Nellie June Craddock. Ilhserver Staff file First Row- darold Martin-Business manager, Elma Jean nalters-Editor, Benny Harley, Jay Vineyard-Assistant Editor. Murlin smith. Second Row- Helen Gillenwatera, Claudine Woods, Nellie June Craddock, Wilma Sullivan, Donna Scott, Mrs. M. L. Colcord-Sponsor. Third'Row- Neva June Mishler, Betty Ann Blake, Mary Edith Scott, Martha Ohmsieder. This pare SDORSOTGG by the United Brick 5 Tile Company ffice Staff First Row- Second Row- 1 yyrs J 1 L J tseoya ' , , J saow . Q 4,Hf:?.f fn 5, 'i ' h ' ,' ' ii,,f f -' Q :far-an 54 A f nag? WY,f, fifmk Uv ,AM ,.y gram .. ' A' , .2 mmf f' 6 ' A 'Hari Q5 Tm,fmd , L 'iij . at o r rettw Martha Ohmaieder, Benny Harley, Mary Ann Brohl, Irma Ilene Bellenza, Shirley Larson. Bonnie Walker, Anna Van Kam, Carolyn Owens, Sue Scott, Patricia Brady, Ida May Hindman. Pep Glub Leaders- First Row- Second Row- Third Row- This Sue Van Houten, Marian Dagger, Bonnie Walker. Miss George-Sponsor, Marlene Curtis, Betty June Thompson, Vivian Bennett, Neva June Mishler, Mary Ann Myers, Martha Ohmsieder, Mary Lou Ross, Benny Harley, Sue Scott, Carolyn Owens, Mary Lnn Brohl. Nellie June Barrett, Helen Gillenwaters, Claudine Woods, Jean Ann Ross, Betty Jo Filby, Pauline Stark, Nancy Carr, Shirley Larson, Mary Winters, Helen Marie Martin, Jane Ann Greer, Irma Ilene Bellezza, Anna Lou Gowans. Betty Ann Blake, Carol Jean Bowman, Alena Bowman, Mary Edith Scott, Florence renrod, Elma Jean waiters, Hazel Bowman, Wanda Smokewood, Donna Scott, Anna Van nam, Katherine McKenna, Wilma Sullivan, Nellie J. Craadock page sponsored by the Naylor-Quinn Funeral Service ayetts Gluh 77' ii i SZ. 5 First Row- Martha Uhmsieder, Nellie June Barrett, Benny Harley, nelen Gillenwaters- rresident, Mary Edith Scott-Vice President, Bonnie Walker-Secretary, Nancy Carr-Tresurer, Irma Ilene Bellezza, Anna Lou Golans, Mary Ann Brohl, Nellie June Craddock. Second Row- Sue Van Houten, Neva June Mishler, Marlene Curtis, Vivian Bennett, Pauline Stark, Shirley Larson, Sue Scott, Carolyn Owens, mary Winters, Helen Marie martin, Jane Ann Greer. Third Row- Mary Ann Myers, Marion Dugger, Betty Ann Blake, Florence Penrod, Jean Ann Ross, betty Jo Filby, Wanda Smokewood, Donna Scott, Katherine McKenna, Wilma Sullivan, Miss George-Sponsor ays Club First Row- Mac Richards, Don Brown, Joe Markham, hddie Quesnoy-Vice President, Harold Martin-President, Ray Brown, murlin Smith-Secretary-Tresurer. 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