Kings Mountain High School - Milestones Yearbook (Kings Mountain, NC)

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Continued I, Mary Helen Hambright. do leave to Juanita Hudspeth my dramatic talent. I. Dan Finger, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with Miss Morris to E. W. Neal. I, Fred Wright, do will and bequeath to Jimmie Willis my skill as a chauffeur. We, Coley Campbell and O. C. Kiser, do leave our independence to James Ware and Menzell Phifer. I, Clemonsee McDaniel, do will and bequeath to Billie Gantt my lovely curls. F Charles Campbell, do will and bequeath my talent for shrew-taming to Donald McGinnis, so that he can use it when his sweet smile fails. We, Lillian Fisher and Willie Lee Bankhe ad, do will and bequeath our unique coiffures to Gladys Pheagin and Sarah Barber. We, Ruby Bennett and Margretta Hicks do leave our knowledge of mental telepathy to Betty Lou Roberts. I, Wilodean Blanton, do will and bequeath my titian curls to Louise Sherrer. We, Evelyn Falls and Helen Cloninger, do will and bequeath our pride at being seniors to Aline Campbell. I, Dot Hoke, do will and bequeath to Julia Herndon my position of flag bearer in the band. I. Ruth Hughes, do will my quiet disposition to Grace Hall, provided she makes use of it while she is studying geometry. We, Sara Proctor and Nell Jenkins, do leave our friendliness to Helen Faye Cash and Elizabeth Ashe. I, Mary Lail, do will and bequeath my knowledge of chemistry to Rena Bobbitt. We, Marie and Virginia Falls, do will and bequeath our loving ways to James Goins and Sybil Davi s. I, Helen Falls, do will and bequeath to Marie Peterson my privilege of getting the family car (plus having boys trail me). I, Sue Ruddock, do will and bequeath my childish ways and cute little curls to Marie Dunn. I, Helen Rhodes, do will and bequeath my love of music to Patsy White. I, Margaret Ratterree. do will and bequeath my willingness to co-operate in all worth- while projects to Parks Hinson. I, Ruby Murphy, do leave to Mildred Stewart my love of boys (twelve months maximum age) . I. Margaret Mitcham, do will and bequeath my ability to be silent concerning disputed matters to Bessie Sims. I, Bonnie Smith, do will and bequeath my position in Mr. Bridges’s office to Thomas Tindall. We. Ruby Lee Smith and Jeannette Smith, do will and bequeath to Virginia Cordell and Agnes Abernathy our co-operative spirit. I, Norma Osborne, do will my love of fun to Violet Laughter. I, Annie Laura Ormand, do will and bequeath my position in the library to Frances Dettmar. I, Hazel Moore, do leave to Nancy John Gamble my friendliness toward teachers. I, Ida Mae Moss, do will and bequeath my athletic ability to Paul Wise. I. James Mauney, do will and bequeath my fondness of English grammar to Burton Bennett. In witness whereof we the Class of Nineteen Hundred Thirty-nine of Kings Mountain High School do hereunto set our hand and affix our seal and declare this our last will and testament. CHARLES CAMPBELL, Testator. Witnessed by : Eugene Goforth, Hazel Falls, James Darracott. i ns r 1 1 s Page Twenty-two

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Last Will and Testament We. the Class of ' 39. aware of the fact that our high school days are drawing to a close and wishing to preserve all our talents and possessions, do hereby on this thirteenth day of April, 1 939, make this our last will and testament, declaring null and void any previous document of this type. To the juniors as a whole, we leave our dignity and our privilege of getting a re-examina- tion in case we fail one subject. To the sophomores, we will our quiet ways and our calmness in difficult situations. To the freshmen, we do will and bequeath our class motto. Ambition Has No Rest. Our individual talents we will to the following members of the Class of 1940: I, Hal Allen, do will and bequeath to Bobbie Hord my privilege of getting out of school in the afternoon. 1. Bobby Allran, do will and bequeath to Pride Ratterree my position on the basketball team. I, Tommy Harper, do will and bequeath my pretty red hair to Wallace Weedon. I, Jones Fortune, leave my numerous offices to Ladd Hamrick. I, Paul Neisler, do will and bequeath to James Gibson my ability to get along well with the coach. I, Howard Whittington, do will and bequeath to Clarence Plonk my writing talent. I, Bobbie Suber, do will and bequeath to George Allen my quiet ways. I, Hal Olive, do will and bequeath to Clara Plonk my ability to argue, provided she uses it for a good cause. We, Katherine George and Juanita Frederick, do leave our knowledge of French to Jimmie Dickey and Luther Morrison, knowing that they are keenly interested in the subject. I, James Darracott, do will and bequeath to Mary Julia Pollock my title of The Great Lover. I, John Kezziah, do will and bequeath to Marie Moss my love of beauty. I, Eugene Goforth, do leave my height to George Thomasson and my fast ball to Coach Little. We. Kathaleen Greene and Evelyn Adams, do will and bequeath our job of supplying the class with candy to Nancy Suber and Carolyn Carpenter. I, Thelma McDaniel, do leave my affection for boys (or boy) to Margaret Paysour. I. Buddy Falls, do will and bequeath to Buddy Williams my seat in the auditorium (beside Miss Wren). I, Melva Settlemyre, do will and bequeath to D. F. Hord my position as assistant to Mr. Hendricks. I. Maude Plonk, do will and bequeath to Peggy Baker my ability to break hearts, provided she needs it. We, Dorothy McGinnis and Annie Mae Sims, do leave to Sue Littlejohn and Vera Sargeant our positions on the basketball team. I, Mildred Williams, do will and bequeath to James Edward Amos my debating ability (minus the stage fright) . I, Marriott Phifer, do will and bequeath to Billie Ruddock my dignity. I. Lawrence Patrick, do will and bequeath my friendliness towards girls to William Rippy — if he wants it. I, Jim Nickels, do leave to Eugene Eskew my ability to sell papers (and collect for them). I, Cecil Crook, do will and bequeath to Jack Scott my knowledge of tennis. I, Leon Wolfe, do will and bequeath my boldness to Ben Bridges. I, Colleen Campbell, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with football heroes to Dot Hayes. We, Hazel Falls, Jackie Rawles, and Mary Evelyn Goforth, do will and bequeath our title of The Three Musketeers to Eoline Keeter. Faye Moss, and Gloria Cornwell. NINETEEN THIRTY- Page Twenty-one

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Class Prophecy Today, June 1. 1959. has been an outstanding day in my life, as well as in the life of my column, BY GEORGE. which I am now writing for the Charlotte Observer. This morning duty and pleasure called me to my old home town to cover a reunion of the class of 1939. I was greatly pleased to learn that although a few of my classmates have fallen short of their goals, many have achieved their ambitions or exceeded them. Dorothy Hoke has recently returned from Paris where she has been previewing the fashions of the year for Maxine ' s, New York ' s most exclusive ladies ' shop. Leon Wolfe is cartoonist for a large newspaper syndicate. He began drawing while he was still in high school, posing for himself before a mirror. At the Town Hall I learned from Jeanette Smith, efficient secretary, that Mayor Fred Wright was at a meeting of the Woman ' s Club, where he was to present a loving cup to Helen Rhodes, voted the most civic-minded citizen of Kings Mountain in 1958. Maude Plonk, renowned music composer, was at home from a world tour. She played her latest composition, Tots With Smudgy Noses, for us at the Music Hall. Hal Olive ' s Orches- tra, the Rhythmeers, with Ruth Hughes at the piano, was also in town and on the program. Lawrence Patrick was not able to attend the reunion, due to the fact that he is in Africa, ministering to the medical needs of a tribe called the Wahoos. Bobby Suber has taken over his father ' s business and is a successful tombstone salesman. Bobby Allran is a practicing surgeon in Kings Mountain and is doing his utmost to pre- vent Bobby Suber’s becoming too wealthy. Melva Settlemyre, as director of the Kings Mountain School Band, is continuing the work so well begun by Mr. Paul E. Hendricks. Charles Campbell has launched an extensive campaign which, if successful, will place Jones Fortune in Congress. Jones is at present a state legislator, and Charles is a prominent politician. Colleen Campbell is considering an offer from the Metropolitan Opera to succeed Grace Moore. Her radio contract will expire within the next month. Dan Finger and A. B. Falls are now at the head of a large chain of grocery stores. The boys received their training together at the Home Stores. Sarah Proctor is private secretary to A. B. Hal Allen is a prosperous dairyman on the outskirts of the city of Kings Mountain. Eugene Goforth succeeded Art Krenz as sport cartoonist for the Associated Press. He recently drew a large picture of Paul Neisler, Jr., who was the greatest quarterback of all time while he was in college. Paul now resides on a large estate near Kings Mountain, and is one of the country ' s leading sportsmen. Marriott Phifer is a prosperous hardware dealer in the home town. His store now covers half a block. Jim Nickels is doing research work in the Mayo Clinic. He has contributed much to the medical profession within the past five years. Mildred Williams has taken Sophie Tucker’s place on the radio, and, as a result of the change, the manufacturers are selling more cigars than ever before. Mary Helen Hambright has made quite a name for herself on the stage, and is currently appearing in a production called Take It If You Like It. The public is taking it. Willie Lee Bankhead, formerly dietitian in the school cafeteria, is connected with the Ritz, Kings Mountain’s largest cafe, of which Lillian Fisher is proprietress. Sue Ruddock is children ' s librarian in the new Public Library. Every afternoon the tots gather around in large groups to hear her tell stories. Helen Cloninger. Virginia Falls, Kathaleen Greene, and Evelyn Adams are married, and all live on the same street in Kings Mountain. Their husbands are also good friends. Jimmy Darracott is operating a bicycle shop and teaching young ladies trick riding. Cecil Crook has a position with a large motor company. There is no physical labor involved, so he likes it. Page Twenty-three :EH THIllNi!