White Pigeon High School - Wahbememe Yearbook (White Pigeon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1955 volume:

Dedication We, the students of White Pigeon High School, dedicate this yearbook to our new elementary school and gymnasium. In years to come we hope this modern edifice will provide the foothold for younger generations constant search for knowledge. The gymnasium will fulfill the needs for an expanding student body in physical betterment and mental attitude. ’55 POW’WOW Published by the Senior Class White Pigeon High School White Pigeon, Michigan CONTENTS Part I Administration Part II Faculty Part III Seniors Part IV Undergraduates Part V Junior High Part VI Activities Part VII Sports Part VIII Advertising FRONT ROW: Left to Right: D. Connelly, M. Asbury, S. Weagley, L. Salisbury, P. Harvey. BACK ROW: S. Lough, J. Krull, D. Irelan, R. Strawser, B. Rex, M. McCuen, N. Astling, B. Phelps, Mr. Siberry, advisor. Annual Staff We the members of the Annual Staff appreciate the help which the teachers and students have given us in the completion of this yearbook. We have enjoyed planning and preparing the n55 Pow Wow. Every member of the Annual Staff hopes that you will like it. 3 4 Russle King - Trustee, Carl Roberts - Trustee, H. C. Pennington - Treasurer, Harold Schmidt - President, Leo Moore - Secretary. School Board Our school board of 1954-55 has been diligently working throughout the year to improve education facilities in the community. Through their co-operation with the faculty and the students our school year has proven to be very successful. We are sure that they will faithfully continue fulfilling their duties in the future. 6 8 Faculty 9 WAYNE L. DURY Principal A. B. Western Michigan Social Studies GLADYS M. GIRTON A. B. Western Michigan English Latin High School Librarian Play Director ( PAUL C. DAVIDSON B. S. Western Michigan QKr r . VERNE E. WARD B. S. Michigan State Science 10 LEDITH A. GARBER B. S. Carthage Home Ec. Physical Education JANICE GIRTON B. A. Michigan State History English Speech Journalism CARL J. SIBERRY B. S. Ball State „ Commercial HERBERT R. FOX B. A. Michigan State Math History Physical Education Coach 11 HELEN GAERTNER B. A. Western Michigan Health Geography History English Shorthand 7 MERLA B. WARD B. A. Western Michigan Music Health Geography 'nglish MAX O. AMBS B. S. Western Michigan Band English ROBERT B. STEVENS B. S. C. Fitchburg Teachers College Mathematics Reserve Basketball and Baseball Coach 12 The Senior Class of 1955--- • - - Departs Into The Future 14 Seniors The members oi the 1955 graduating class take along with them many memories of friends, good times and hard work; gratitudes for all the help obtained from teachers, fellow classmates, and parents; many regrets of sharp spoken words, a broken friendship, or lack of subject selection and studying. In spite of this, reminiscing over the past four years any Senior would admit that it has been time profitably and enjoyably spent. They would certainly remember the sounding success of Spooks Alive under the direction of Mrs. Girton, which gave the Seniors their last fling at drama. The last high school prom that they will attend was sponsored by the Juniors -a fitting send off to a wonderful year. The year progressed and prospered under the guidance of the class officers. Betty Lee Phelps, Treasurer; Bob Strawser, Vice-President; Mr. Siberry, Class Advisor; Beverly Skeels, Secretary; and Margie Berchiatti, President. 15 SANDRA BUTTS She will find a path or make one. Senior Play, Glee Club. F. H. A.. Pep Club. Band. PATRICK KAUFFMAN I only live one life, why not take it easy. Football, Baseball, Hi-Y, Basketball. Plays. BETTY BURG It’s great to be alone especially when there’s a guy with you. Glee Club. F. H. A., Plays. - - - In College, The Armed Forces, or Homemaking JAMES McFALL The harder I try the gooder to be, the worser I become. Junior Play, Football, Basketball, Band, Hi-Y, Glee Club. 16 GENE CAST Greater men than I have lived, but they're all dead now. Band, Basketball, Baseball, Glee Club. After Spending Many Years Together SUSAN LOUGH “Enjoy life e’er 'tis fled; for when you die, you’re a long time dead,” Pep Club, Senior Play, F. H. A., Glee Club. MARGIE BERCHIATTI “She has a beaming eye, and we know for whom it beams.” Plays. Glee Club. F. H. A., Pep Club. Cheerleader. % LYNN SALISBURY ‘Better to get up late and be wide awake han to get up early and be asleep all day.” •fi-Y, Plays. Annual Staff, Glee Club, Football, Basketball. DIANE FRYE “I may do something sensational yet.” F. H. A. DAVID FRIESNER “Work Where did I hear that word before ? ” Band, Basketball, Baseball. Football W. P. Club. Glee Club. 17 They Presented “Spooks Alive” JOHN WAGNER Often burns the midnight oil, but sad to say 'tis not for toil. Football, Basketball, Baseball, Glee Club, Hi-Y, Track W. P. Club. but you can't make him think. Basketball - - - And Danced to the Theme “Southern Ball” PHYLLIS HARVEY Dates are her favorite fruit. Plays, Glee Club, F. H. A. , Annual Staff. 18 LAURA LEE HE1NLEN Likes the boys and shouts out cheers, one of the best cheerleaders we've had in years. Plays, Glee Club, F.H.A. . Pep Club, Cheerleader, Band. Under The Starry Southern Sky MARY ANN ASBURY If words were money, I'd be a million- ire. nnual Staff, Junior Play, F. H. A. , Pep lub, Glee Club, Band. - - - At Their Junior Prom WALTER TRACY He doesn't like to study, it weakens his eyes ! Band, Hi-Y, Senior Play. SHARON WEAGLEY Scholarship, leadership, and character ----but what a character. Glee Club, Annual Staff, Junior Play, F. H. A. , Pep Club. BETTY LEE PHELPS An innocent face, but you never can tell! Senior Play, Band, Glee Club, Annual Staff. ROBERT STRAWSER My life begins at 3:3S, but 1 never let the teachers know! Football, Basketball. 19 We Wish Them Luck, Success, and Happiness LOUIS BAIMA have been an angel, but I'm satisfied. Plays, Pep Club, F. H. A., Glee Club. IDEANA MILLER If any mischief is to be done, she will be the first one. Senior Play, F. H. A. , Pep Club, Glee As They Continue Onward DON CONNELLY I never trouble trouble, 'till trouble troubles me. Football, Senior Play, Annual Staff, Glee Club. FLOYD ASTLING You can't tell by outward appearances what mischief is hidden within. Football, Baseball, Basketball, Glee Club, W. P. Club. JANICE TARRANT Of all the people under the sun I'm sure I love but one. Pep Club, F. H. A. , Cheerleader, Band, Glee Club. 20 22 We Welcomed In Our High School Years - - - 23 - - - Ready for Labor, Joy, and Tears FIRST ROW: Left to Right: B. Meyer, S. Merriman, M. Willi Carper, J. Stoddard, N. Morningstar, S. FisMe SECOND ROW: Mr. Ward, D. Irelan, S. Holsinger, J. Barciak, THIRD ROW: Robertson, N. Stubig, K. Ferguson, S. Oldfield, R. Eckert, R. Straws B. Easterday, J. Longacre, JP. S G. Neff. G. Deal. R. Kindig.l L.' rties and frolics filled the ine sale, paper drive, can ior year of gAe Vact ,C. Tavernier, Ea te ladma ier.jMiT McCuen, Krull. leminger, iitz, B. Norman ith the hard work such as our s. We are looking forward to our 24 FIRST ROW: Left to Right: J. Weaver, J. Leonard, T. Cone, S. Pierce, J. Schuman, M. Wegner, H. Grate, L. Van Zile, M. Peters, S. Lough, C. Sassaman, C. Atherton, D. Nicholson. SECOND ROW: Mr. Davidson, Class advisor, C. Barberis, P. Schumacher, N. Kent, D. Massey J. Frank, K. Cast, G. Bates, B. Holm, H. Hostetler, C. Bontrager, B. Treisch L. Irelan, S. Moline, S. Oldfield. THIRD ROW: C. Saunders, A. Boyer, G. Mosher, S. Celmer, R. Lovejoy, D. McFall, G. Ott, J. Halstead, J. Berchiatti, J. Wolkenstein, M. Tavernier, D. Astling, B. Rex, K. Strawser, E. Lehman, ♦M. Schrock. Absent from picture The Sophomores have many memories of this school year since most of them eNparticipated in many scholastic activities. eir activities have included Freshman initiation and choosing class ring£. - - - In All Their Efforts They’ve Done Well K 26 We Gladly Donned the Freshman Green -r - FIRST ROW: J. Carper, B. Kauffman, J. Cloud, L. Ray, K. Bale, R. Stoddard. SECOND ROW: L. VanZile, S. Blankenship. S. Kipker, M. Schumacher. W. Schoettler, H. Halstead, D. Kistler, A. Lehman, I. BallenRer, J. Brown. S. Momingstar, N. Chaffee. S. Lutz, R. Foster, N. Astling, S. McFall. C. ViUali. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Girton, Sponsor. D. Hagerty. G. Garton, J. Pettit. D. Shank. G. Ketchem, B. Robertson, S. Reed, H. Middaugh. B. Deal. L. Gracey, B. Butts, M. Schmidt, J. Clutter, J. Bell, M. Todd. C. Holt. K. Davis, P. Holloway. FOURTH ROW: L. Krepel, P. Pierson, D. “ Lutz, C. Carr,u£L Helimgei Games, G. Sivirts.- S -Stfcintz, rr Palmer, R. Morris, D. Chaffee', S. VanZile, D. r, B. -Buenger, J. Salisbury, CZ, Herrmann, T. v dtp llir This year’s Freshman Class is undoubtedly the largest to enter high school in the history of W. P. H. S. They proved to be interesting specimens as they fell victim to the Sophomores at Frech-man Initiation. The class enjoyed this first look at high school life under the capable direction of their class officers and advisor. VI f v It LI - - - And Tried to Learn the New Routine 27 TOP: LIBRARY CENTER: SHOP BOTTOM: HOME EC. TOP: TYPING In Junior High We Learned the Teachers'Ways - - - - We’ll Do Our Best In Coming Days The 1954-55 school year for the eighth grade in their second year of Junior High School has been anything but uneventful. Many have become members of the Jr. High Glee Club and a number, are active in band. They are all eagerly anticipating next year in high school. f A The Seventh Graders Look to the Open Door ATHIRD ROW: FRONT ROW: Left to Right: A. Miller, V. Sibley, J. Pettit. J. Pelmear, E. Carper, H. Pagels, T. Sassaman, B. McFall, G. Holloway, J. Tavernier, B. Loyer, and M. Woods. ECOND ROW: L. Morningstar, G. Hartman, B. Ballenger, D. Ray, R. Haifley, D. Holfelder, R. Halstead, S. Morris, D. Parish, C. Coffin, D. Swinehart, J. Gouker, D. Landrum, R. Blyly, D. Hyster, D. Cloud, S. Mock, and K. Grant. L. Garber, J. Skeels, R. Bohyer, L. Van Zile, H. Lunger, S. Ray, M. Stewart, D. Hendricks, E. Kelly, H. Harris, D. Hagen, D. Prouty, M. Roe, S. Schrock, S. Whisler, A. Lindsley, A. Hagen, J. Matchett, J. Foss, K. Pendill, R. Kreighbaun, and R. Stevens. FOURTH ROW: B. Rowe, G. Morris, D. Blanchard, J. Krepel, M. Brown, S. Salisbury, R. Sommerlott, A. Burke. E. Dieffenderfer, K. Cowles, P. Willis, H. Miller, R. Carper, R. Slack, C. Woods, R. Raul, D. Cast, M. Berchiatti, and T. Pierce. Lerce. Junior High School has been an entirely new experience for members of the seventh grade Individualized classes. Glee Club, Physical Education, and other activities have opened numerous interests to them. Good luck, seventh grade, in your journey through high school. - - - And to What the Future Has In Store 31 We’ve Always Tried To Do Our Best - - - - - - In Band and Clubs and All the Rest Pep Club FRONT ROW: SECOND ROW; J. Carper, B. Kauffman, K. Bale, J. Schuman. R. Stoddard. S. Cone, C. assaman. L «rUlV s er� S. Morningstar, M. Wegner, D. Massey, J. Tarrant, THIRD ROW w “Cinl?n S. Lough, S. McFall, L. Ray, C. Vitali, C. Barbaris, M. Bcrchiatti, N. Easterday, S. Merriman. D. Kistler, D. Irelan. B. Skeels, s‘ S °ldfield J- Pettit, B. Meyer.S. Butts, S. Lough, R. Foster, FOURTH ROW: S Oldfield fStl.in ' M A bury, Mrs. Girton. Advisor. p uianeid, L. Irelan, L. Krepel. M. Todd. M. Robertson, D. Snyder, P. person, B. Robertson, L. Gouker, S. Stnntz. S. Weagley, I. Miller, M. McCuen, S. Moline. Cc. 42 c P 1ub under the direction of Mrs. Janice Girton has had a concession stand at the football games this fall. Its function is to promote good school spirit at all athletic functions by means of pep rallies, dances and skits. r r 35 Future Homemakers of America T FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: J. Carper, B. Kauffman, J. Cloud, S. Cone, R. Stoddard, S. McFali, J. Schuman, K. Bale, C. Sassaman. M. Asbury, S. Pierce, N. Easterday, S. Weagley, B. Skeels, I. Miller, B. Burg, D. Massey, S. Lough, M. Berchiatti, J. Krull, S. Fisher, M. Wagner. Miss Garber, P. Harvey, S. Lough, D. Kistler, L. Heinlen, S. Oldfield, M. Todd, L. Ireland, N. Kent. M. McCuen, S. Moline, S. Oldfield, R. Eckert, D. Ireland, S. Butts, M. Willis, N. Astling, C. Barberis. L. Krepel, M. Robinson, M. Stubig, S. Strintz, J. Tarrant, P. Pierson, J Frank, B. Robinson, L. Gouker, D. Snyder, K. Ferguson, B. Deal, B. Treisch, M. Schrock, Lois Reiner. ♦Absent from picture. C Our Tne 1954-55 F. H. A. consists of 53 members and our advisor. Miss Liarber. club mothers are Mrs. Irelan and Mrs. Kline. Christ- A busload of girls went to South Haven to tne Region 5, Regional Convention. A ,,Towa rd mas time, we went caroling and distributed boxes of food. The motto of the club is: New Horizons. 36 HI-Y FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Mr. Ward, Sponsor; R. Strawser, L. Salisbury, P. Kauffman, J. Wagner, L. Baima, P. Schumacher, SECOND ROW: L. Miller, W. Tracy, C. Saunders, G. Mosher, B. Rex, J. Longacre. THIRD ROW: S. Celmer, J. McFall, D. McFall, G. Ott. J. Wolkenstein, J. Berchiatti. B. Bale. The Hi-Y in our school is functioning as a service club hoping to do some tasks which might not otherwise be done, such as free checking service at our basketball games, a roller skating party, sale of basketball schedule pencils, maintenance of a suggestion chart in our study hall and occasionally the purchase of something for the school. The Hi-Y is a part of the newly organized St. Joe Branch County Y. M. C. A. and belongs to the State and the National Y. M. C. A. Our purpose is: To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character. 37 J Senior High Girls’ Glee Club FRONT ROW: Left to Right: J. Carper, B. Kauffman, J. Cloud, J. Krull, P. Harvey, L. Ray, C. Vitali, S. Pierce, S. Cone, J. Pettit. SECOND ROW: S. Fisher, M. Berchiatti, B. Burg, B. Phelps, S. Butts, D. Irelan, D. Kistler, J. Brown, N. Chaffee, N. Easterday, N. Astling, Mrs. Ward - Director. THIRD ROW: S. Oldfield, S. Oldfield, B. Deal, S. Strintz, L. Krepel, M. Todd, B. Robertson, M. Robertson, D. Snyder, L. Gduker, M. McCuen, L. Heinlen. Senior High Girls’ Sextet LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Ward, director; B. Burg, P. Harvey, M. Berchiatti, B. Phelps, S. Weagley. High Girts GIk Oub J. F tnv. H. FROVT SO¥ R gfct K- L a� - R. Car r. V. Sat x. T. JL PrlTae r. B, McF� '.l. SFCOJQ ROW J. ?. «� , S. Maa D. Pwn, 3. MMm. S- tOasler. � . Bailee r, J , Sax, A. Ba:rr.a. S. Barker. . K Grata, 2- kttru C, Har tma� A, MUter. THIRD SOV-. D. Hair M. Strwr:. J, Lo flk. P- S. r . Car r, D, Bladcbux. M. R. r. 5- Rax, J V.anu S. ScAmk, J. C. W«yr. L Tat Ztie. 3. MatfWrt us Vlr� , Ward, iiiKlM. FOTRTH ROW S, Sstttar 5. Before?. P. Walls . S. Salsa rr, N, Baeajer. , al:e, K. Oait� . J Prtrrs, A. Bark, R. Dse t e s, H. Mailer, R. Owa fv R. Arthur, H. l $er. F. Ra.r.r, D. t V. 4 .uH ,J f M' r A « • f [ A W y' I r dA - i 1 •Y ■■ • k ' About fifty-five girls compose the Junior Higb Glee Club. The girls enjoy this course very much, and are improving in S A singing. We took part in the Christmas program and especially enjoyed the ’’Living Christmas Tree. ” The Ray sisters have formed an outstanding trio; two of which are from our club. We are anticipating singing in the May Festival at Kalamazoo. 39 Junior High Boys Glee Club FIRST ROW: Left to Right: J. Tavernier, D. Landrum, B. Loyer, G. Holloway, P. Simpson, J. Greene, G. Phillip, K. Atherton, D. Kistler. SECOND ROW: M. Berchiatti, J. Gouker, D. Cloud, D. Perrish, R. Blyly, D. Holfelder, R. Bonine, T. Pierce, R. Huster, C. Pendill, R. Kreighbaum, G. Morris. B. Roe. Mrs. Ward. THIRD ROW: R. Haifley, R. Cholometes, J. Krepel, D. Cast, C. Wood, R. Slack, E. Gortner, R. Carper, D. Blanchard, R. Raul, D. Hendricks, C. Coffin. 40 Boys Ensemble LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Cast, C. Saunders, G. Ott, J. Wolkenstein, B. Rex, M. Tavernier, and Mrs. Ward, director. Elementary Teachers TOP ROW: Mrs. Drew, Mrs. Lahrke, Mrs. Westphal, Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Carper BOTTOM ROW: Mr. Lucas, Miss Ohls, Miss Carter, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Shank, Miss Coyne 41 White Pigeon FIRST ROW: N. Kent, S. Holsinger, W. Tracy, S Butts, D. Hagerty, R. Foster, P. Pierson, SECOND ROW: N. Astling, S. Holsinger, J. Frank, J. Krull, L. Gouker, R. Strawser. B. Phelps. THIRD ROW: K. Lutz, D. Hendricks, J. Peters, S. Barberis, G. Cast, B. Rex, J. Clutter, J- M. Tavernier, C. Coffin, G. Phillips, T. Potts, D. Astling. C. Lutz. FOURTH ROW: C. Holt, R. Lovejoy, S. Whistler, D. Freisner. STANDING: Head Majorette: D. Irelan, J. Skeels, J. Berchiatti, S. Celmer, L. VanZile, M- M ax Ambs. Marching Band 14' : 1 r'„ , We Never Lack - - - - - - They Earned Our Colors, Red and Black 01266397 ’54 Football FRONT ROW: Left to Right: R. Berchiatti, Student manager; F. Holm, G. Bates, B. Rex, R. Strawser, J. Wagner, P. Kauffman, V. Heminger, G. Sivits, J. Longacre, D. Tavernier, Student Manager. SECOND ROW: S. Cclmer, B. Bale, G. Ott, J. Salisbury, C. Saunders, J. Berchiatti, D. Friesner, D. Connelly, M. Tavernier, L. Miller, D. Astling, B. Bucnger, H Halstead. THIRD ROW: H. Hostetler, B. Butts, G. Deal, M. Schmidt, S. Van Zile, J. Clutter, D. Chaffee. D. Lutz. J. Wolkenstein. J. Halstead. H. Middaugh, D. Morris. R. Hagerty, L. Van Zile, and Herbert Fox, Coach. Although this year's record does not quite come up to last years, the team's sportsmanship and team work have been excellent throughout the season. We are all proud of our football team and coach, Mr. Fox who is new at White Pigeon. We are sure that with the promising younger material and Mr. Fox's able coaching next year's record will be even better. JACK GORDON OUR BOYS JACK MAX LAMARR GENE MR. FOX JOHN BOB DAVE FAT DICK DON FIRST ROW: Left to Right: C. Saunders, B. Grames, B. Bales, G. Bates, M. Tavernier, J. Berchiatti, D. Astling, SECOND ROW: C. Carper, G. Cast, J. McFall, J. Wagner, D. Friesner, G. Ott, Coach, Mr. Fox. White Pigeon 45 White Pigeon 40 White Pigeon 36 White Pigeon 56 White Pigeon 63 White Pigeon 64 White Pigeon 71 White Pigeon 54 White Pigeon 65 White Pigeon 68 White Pigeon 66 White Pigeon 51 White Pigeon 75 White Pigeon 113 White Pigeon 60 White Pigeon 65 Constantine Scott Mendon Colon Centerville Burr Oak Schoolcraft Marcellus Constantine Mendon Colon Scott Centerville Burr Oak Schoolcraft Marcellus Varsity Basketball 48 BOB MAX JACK 49 DICK GORDON GENE BILL GENE Reserve Basketball FIRST ROW: Left to Right: J. Clutter, K. Cast, G. Carton, G. Sivits, H. Hostetler, C. Bontrager. SECOND ROW: Mr. Stevens, M. Schmidt, K. Strawser, W. Buenger, S. Celmer, R. Lovejoy, D. Lutz, B. Rex, A. Boyer, S. Van Zile, G. Summerlot. White Pigeon 21 White Pigeon 25 White Pigeon 16 White Pigeon 17 White Pigeon 30 White Pigeon 33 White Pigeon 44 White Pigeon 20 White Pigeon 16 White Pigeon 33 White Pigeon 30 White Pigeon 17 White Pigeon White Pigeon White Pigeon Constantine 30 Scott 32 Mendon 15 Colon 26 Centerville 24 Burr Oak 28 Schoolcraft 36 Marcellus 27 Constantine 25 Mendon 28 Colon 46 Scott 34 Burr Oak Schoolcraft Marcellus 50 BLAINE HAROLD DICK CHUCK GORDON DAVE ROBERTA LAURA LEE For These Hungry Gals and Guys 53 CENTER: Mrs. Jones LEFT TO RIGHT: Merle Weagley. Bob Schmidt. Stanley Huff. Carl Crampton. Paul Wagner, and Louis Krull. Bus Drivers HE HAS A FLAIR FOR REPAIRS! MR. WILLIS, OUR CUSTODIAN I Yes, these drivers are ambitious, Despite that boisterous mob. Their motto is to be careful. Disregarding many a devilish nod. On our highways they're efficient, Getting stuck in the snow's not funny, As guardians of our children, They're always helpful and sunny. Constantly keeping little imps in line, b nothing but a jovial mood. To them a loud ovation. For taking good care of our brood. 54 55 Advertising Photography At Its Best Schools W eddings Babies H. A. POWELL STUDIOS Largest In The Midwest Toledo-Dayton-Detroit HUNTING SUPPLIES FISHER'S BAIT AND SPORT SHOP Phone 262 1 White Pigeon, Michigan PLUMBING CHEATING P M PLUMBING HEATING Round Oak Lux Air Oil, Gas Coal Furnaces American Standard Kohler Plumbing Siegler Space Heaters Anything Everything In Plumbing And Heating 123 South Kalamazoo St. Best Wishes From C. MAYNARD STUBIG Dealer For Tailormade Aluminum Combination Windows And Doors White Pigeon, Michigan Nuts From All Over The World TASTY NUT SHOP White Pigeon, Michigan Congratulations And Best Wishes To The Seniors TAYLOR'S 5 10 Congratulations And Best Wishes To The Class Of '55 THE POST PRINTING CO. White Pigeon's Own Home Newspaper White Pigeon, Michigan CONSTRUCTION SALES AND SERVICE COMPANY Distinctive Floor Covering Glass And Paints For Every Need West Chicago Rd. White Pigeon, Michigan G. A TRUCK LINE, INC. TERMINALS AT THREE RIVERS AND WHITE PIGEON, MICHIGAN glenn McNamara, president Walsworth Brothers MARCH;LINE, MISSOURI WORLDS LARGEST PRODUCERS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC PICTURES ANNUALS OFFSET LITHOGRAPHERS SHOEMAKER'S SUPER MARKET Compliments Of The WHITE PIGEON LOCKER PLANT Harold Niece, Proprietor White Pigeon's Groceryland So. Kalamazoo Street 59 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF ‘55 Arrow Mfg. Sales Co., Inc. WHITE PIGEON, MICHIGAN AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS FOR MOTOR TRUCKS SUPERIOR-ALL STEEL-SAFETY COACHES CARRY WHITE PIGEON SCHOOL CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES SOLD AND SERVICED BY: Hoekstra Truck Equipment Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 60 Compliments Of WHITE PIGEON LUMBER COMPANY Phone 2585 The Best In Sportswear Go To - White Pigeon, Michigan HOUSE OF HARTER Goshen, Indiana For Your Motorola And Westinghouse Appliances See Congratulations Seniors DON BLANCHARD Contractor Phone 2301 GRAY BROTHERS White Pigeon, 424 W. Chicago Rd. Phone 2012 Michigan 61 Congratulations Seniors 1 Compliments Of White Pigeon, Michigan White Pigeon, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’55 Farrand Coats Funeral Home PHONE 3055 KALAMAZOO STREET WHITE PIGEON, MICHIGAN 62 BURGESS DRUG Prescriptions Are Our Specialty Don Price, Prop. Phone 2545 White Pigeon, Michigan Congratulations To The Class Of '55 TOWNE CLEANERS White Pigeon's Own Cleaning Plant The Best Of Care For The Clothes You Wear South Kalamazoo Street Congratulations Seniors FIRST COMMERCIAL SAVINGS BANK Offices At White Pigeon Constantine Complete Banking Service Phone 2 745 Compliments Of WITTENBURG HARDWARE HARDWARE The Place To Go For The Brands You Know General Electric Appliances White Pigeon, Michigan 63 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1955 May the knowledge you have gained inspire you to higher goals. ... to the highest ideals of life and living. May you learn to walk with others. . . to know all that is finest in love and friendship. May each year bring you greater happiness. . . and every effort greater success. 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