Clayton High School - Clahischo Yearbook (Clayton, NC)

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. ll Gif. Pi .Q WANNA TAH TELLA Zi n -I---I----I-I------------- ii-H 'M' we cr' ' ----l 1 -ninmmun mv been filled with bitter disappointments, as she has lost three husbands. Now her pastime is being able to read the past, present and future of strangers. Press, much to our surprise, went west before finishing college, and owns one of the largest commercial vessels on the Pacific Coast. He hasn't married yet, but according to what one of his friends in California said, he is right on the verge of matrimony. Latrelle is still living near Clayton in a beautiful country home just completed. He married a girl from Georgia two years ago. He is one of the most influential farmers of North Carolina. Millard, after playing ball several years in the South, finally succeeded in making the New York Giants. VVe are proud of our baseball star. You know jo always craved to be a lawyer. Well, she gained much success for a few years, but then decided that an old flame of hers, Gilbert Perry, was in dire need of a homemaker, so she went to him in New York, where he is one of Broadway's leading actors. Jo has invited me to spent several weeks with her next summer. I can hardly wait as it will be a good opportunity for me to see several of my old classmates, who now reside in New York. Lelia is in Chicago teaching Latin and aesthetic dancing and it is rumored that she will soon leave her school as stepmother of one of her millionaire pupils. Bernice went west after graduating at N. C. C. W. at Greensboro and is now the wife of one of the richest cattle owners in Arizona. Ethlynd has surprised us all. She went to Texas a few years ago as a teacher of mathe- matics. In her town the women have taken over the political affairs and at the last election she was made mayor of the town. Delma can tell us of simple and easy methods of making the hair beautiful. She can give full directions as she is now affiliated with the Mulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Company, Cleveland, Ohio. She has become famous for her well kept coiffure. Guess you remember how Louise always talked about the stage. You know her highest ambition was to specialize in dramatics. After her graduation she went to New York and is now one of the leading actresses of the country. XVorth is engaged in Government Service in Hawaii, and to our disappointment, he couldn't be here for the reunion. When I go to see Jo, I will certainly make many frequent trips to the hospital. If you can get your vacation next summer, please come down to North Carolina to see me. Always your classmate, INEZ. zo if 5355 fd ' I W 'C X H i- -i k 3 l? !lH ! Ill!!

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f fir fwxigfz WANNA TAH TELLA ,sit J ess N 'n if Ee X -tix 1 2 lVj r Xgxrsx ji ., . T mWlilIIiiIIIllIIIluInlllul1lnlllmWimlln 1 nuIInml1I11IImlI11I11IIll11umuulllnlllumul IulIIIummmIllrlmllllumlunlllun ll n u? wx 7 Illlllggl ii TT f , V ' sea!-1 7 i !'q5e'asE?'5I'ir-2-Fei f - . 2 C1.Av'1'oN, N. C. May 2, I9:.L. Dear xlnna Laura: 1 You can't imagine how delighted I was to hear from you, as it was the first letter I have had from you since you left Clayton in 1926. I know you are enjoying your work in the hospital as head nurse, especially since it is in New York City. I received a letter from Matthew, the president of our class in '26, asking me to write to all the members of the class about the reunion on the 18th of this month. The reason for Matthew's asking me to do this is that he is, as you know, the heavyweight boxing champion of the world, and hasn't time for it. The reunion will be held at the Smi.h Hotel, of which my husband is owner. It stands just across from the school where the old Penn House was. ' You must be sure to come, but if you can't, I'll write and tell you all about it. Always, INEZ. C1.A1'ToN, N. C. May 22, I944. Dcar .flnna Laura: I was very disappointed that You couldn't come to the reunion. That's what you get by being a nurse, but nevertheless, it is a noble profession. You missed half of your life by not being here, I have never enjoyed anything more. I'll give you a brief idea of what our old class-mates are doing. The year after graduating, Sallie Baker left Clayton for Durham, where she was in training for three years, After her graduation there, she returned to Clayton and a few months later married Eugene Hinton. They have a lovely bungalow on O'Neil Street. After Iris' graduation from Duke University, she XN'CIlf to New York and studied music for several years. She is now director of the Astor Band in jacksonville, Fla. She, with her husband, broadcasts some of the most beautiful music ever heard in America over the radio. Ashta is happily married to a dry goods merchant of Savannah, Ga. They had just returned from a trip abroad when they received my letter telling them of the reunion. They told us some vcry interesting facts of the Orient. Elizabeth Ferrell has won distinction as the National President of the Campfire Girls. VVilliam Evans, after several years in a Seminary, is one of the leading ministers of Calcutta, India. As he was on a visit to America, it was convenient for him to attend tl1e reunion. After Lilly left Clayton in 1927, she went to Oklahoma to live. It seems that her life has 19 Alf l'7fGillWTl i' I if C' j K' 2 'gin . . f 711, m 'Q :1- i-,'Jf-- i7 -y.P-e ,f- fc: ff-'

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'IJII' N 5 5 f' ,Mk be Ns 29, lin l ,, WANNA TAH TELLA xx , V, w F, ,ri lTElMiiHuulnmiuiilihiw' M ' gm llnll rn lllllnllnllllll lf ,- lllllllll V el va u r ee lllil-ill, e lllllllllll 9 , l l Four years we've been together- Four years of work and play, They went by, it seems, so slowly, But now 'tis Commencement Day. VVe are seeking the crown of success, The goal we've endeavored to attaing Tho' our task is just beginning, We must strive, this height to gain. Let us shun the pathways, That down to failure lead, And follow the glowing path, And the guide post marked Success To the teachers who have been faithful, Toiling with us the years through, We render now, in gratitude, All honor and praise to you. To our Alma lVlater may we ever be loyal, Doing homage to thee as we passg May your future be bright and prosperous ls the true wish of the Senior Class. Louise WRENN, Poet. 21 x jf? Al M Q 5 x or i i If kg 1 X 1 X fl . X X llli '02 ! X if f!Tf -cr -.12