Axton High School - Axtonian Yearbook (Axton, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1947 volume:

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA GIFT OF DIVISION OF EXTENSION Coamento on 1947 Publications Contests ANNUALS Judges Professor B, W, Withers The Journalism Foundation Hashington-Lee University Lexington, Virginia Group lilt The Axtonlan . Axton High School. Axton. The Axtonlan is an interesting and effective yearbook that is not quite 80 good as it might have been. While I realize that its covers are in- expensive and had to be, they are not young or lively enough for a liigh school annual. Organization is more or less conventional although all senior pictures and information are in the first section. I doubt the value of class sills and prophecies in annuals, and I wonder whether salutatorles and valedictories, which presumably are prepared to be spoken, should not be left to resound in auditoriums. Unfortunatoly, too much Axtonlan copy is high-fiown and platitudinous. It would have beon more alive and neoningfiiL if it had been natural. Pictwes are of uneven quality, bane group pictures eepecially are excellent. In the judging copy, faculty pictiirea are badly printed, but only a few signatures may hove been like this. Too snail a type is used to list senior data. Snapshots are fairly interesting but of uneven quality. I am glad you gave them cautions. An effective yearbook which might have beon improved by better planning and a more imaginative arrangement. Superior THE AXTONIAN of 1947 Published by the Seniors of AXTON HIGH SCHOOL Axton, Virginia a!)24 12 Foreword To take your thoughts from fret and care, to bring back gol- den memories, and to preserve the traditions of Axton High School, these are our aims in publishing this little book. SENIORS — 1947 CONTENTS Page High School Faculty 3 Staff... 5 Seniors 6 Senior Activities and Class Papers 12 Other High School Organizations. .. 25 Humor 39 Elementarv Faculty f-.C-.t... ' :.... 41 Elementary Classes .t 42 Calendar 50 Advertisements — 51 Dedication Mr. R. V. Long Principal B. A. Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Va. Graduate Work, University of Virginia In recognition of his intelligent guidance, sympathetic understandings, and untiring service in our behalf, we affectionately dedicate the 1947 AXTONIAN to Mr. Russell Virdin Long, principal and teacher of Axton High School. Page Three FACULTY Miss Clara R. Norvell Ei glisli and Latin B.A., University of Virginia Graduate Work in English University of Virginia Mrs. Mary B. Bryan Home Eco)winics and Cheinistrij B.S., Radford College Radford, Virginia Mrs. P. H. Barker, Jr. Lib)-a) ' ian , English a)id Ciidcs B.S., V.P.I. Blacksburg, Virginia j I.A., Columbia University Mrs. Clay Turner History and JMusic B.S., Mary Washington College Fredericksburg, Virginia ] Irs. O. W. Hairfield Mathematics and Science B.S., Farmville S.T.C. Farmville, Virginia Mr. R. a. Tavenner Agriculture B.S., V.P.I. Blacksburg, Virginia Page Four THE AXTONIAN THE AXTONIAN STAFF (left to right) Standing ' : M. Jones, J. Compton, Cassada, Norvell, Martin, Ashby, Lawrence, Wray, Grant, Moss, Garrett, Martha Holland, Long, Wright Sitting: Gravely, Hankins, Barker, Mildred Holland, Starling, Billings, Agee, Manning, Watkins OFFICERS Editor-in-Chief Lyne Starling Associate - - Peggy Billings Business Manager Charlie Agee Associate Charles Manning Circulation Manager Dillard Gravely Associates Mack McDaniel, Mildred Holland Advertising Manager Martha Holland Associates Billy Lawrence, Katherine Moss, Ralph Wright, Anna Mae Ashby, Cleo Martin, Gertrude Watkins Sport Editor Melvin Jones Associate Gertrude Watkins Picture Editor Cleo Martin Associate Charlie Agee Joke Editor Norman Cassada Associate Ray Jones Feature Editor Katherine Moss Calendar Editor .. .Anna Mae Ashby Sponsor Miss Clara Norvell Assistant Mrs. P. H. Barker Page Five THE AXTONIAN Seniors CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer . Sponsor .Charlie Agee .Cleo Martin Katherine Moss Miss Clara Norvell Class Motto: “They can ivho think they can” Class Colors Green and Gold Class Flower .Rose • ALMA MATER Near Virginia’s southern border, On a high green hill, Proudly stands our Alma Mater Ever faithful still. How we love thee, Axton High School, Loyal we will be ; As we journey on life’s highway. We’ll remember thee. Chorus Forward ever be our watchword. Let us e’er prevail. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Axton High, all hail ! Charles Manning Class Poet Page Six CHARLIE AGEE S.G.A. ’44-’47, Sec. ’45; F.F.A. ’44-’47, Sec. 47. Degree Team ’46 ; Tri-County F.F.A. Fed. Sec. ’46 ; Class Pres. ’44-’47 : At h. Assn. Pres. ’47 : V.H.L. Debate ’47 ; Va. S.G. ’46 ; Boys State ’46 ; Basket- ball ’44-47. Capt. 47; Baseball ’44-’47. PEGGY BILLINGS S.C.A. ’44-’47; H.E. Club ’44- ' 45, Pres. ’45; Lat- in Club 45 -’46, Tournament ’45-’46 ; Class Pres. ’45 ; Softball ’44-’45 ; Basketball 46-’47. ANNA MAE ASHBY S.C.A. ’44-’47 ; H.E. Club •44-’45 ; Class Vice- Pres. ’46: Victory Corps ’44-’45 ; Softball ’44-’45 ; Basketball ' 44. NORMAN CASSADA S.C.A. ’44-’47 : F.F.A, ’44-’47, Degree Team ’46 ; F.F.C.C. ’44-’45: 4-H Club ’44; Softball ’44-’46 : Basketball ’47. Page Seven JULIAN COMPTON S.C.A. •44-M7 : F.F.A. ' 44-’47 ; 4-H Club ' 44. DILLARD GRAVELY S.C.A. ’44-’47 F.F.A. ' 44 47, Degree Team ’4C Basketball ’4G-’47 ; Baseball ' 47 ; Softball ’44-’4G. L. C. HANKINS S.C.A. ’44-’47: F.F.A. ’44- ' 47, Sec ’44: F.F.C.C. •45-’47 : Si)ftball ’44-’45 ; Baseball ’4r -’47 ; Foot- ball ' 47. MARTHA HOLLAND Salutatorian ’47 : S.C.A. ’44-’47 ; Reporter ' 47 ; HE. Club ’44 ’45, Sec. ' 45; Latin Club ' 45-’46, Tournament ’45 : Danville Fair Vice-Pres. ’47 ; Vic- tory Corps ’44-’45, Sec. ’45 ; Girls Chorus ’46; V.H.L. Debate ’47 : Softball ’44-’45 ; Basketball ’46-’47. Page Eight MILDRED HOLLAND Transferred from Greensboro High Jan.. ’44 ; S.C.A. ’44“’47 : H.E. Club ’43“’45 ; Victory Corps ' 44 ; Basketball ’45-’47, Captain ’47 ; Softball ’44. MELVIN JONES S.C.A. ’44-’47 ; F.F.A. ’44 ’47, Reporter ’44, Treas. ’45 ; Sec. Class ’46 ; V.L. Debate ’47 ; F.F.C.C. ’45- ’47 : Baseball ’44-’47 ; Football ’47 : State Guard ' 44-’46. 1 CYRIAL RAY JONES S.C.A. ’44-’47 ; F.F.A. ’44-’47. Watch Dog ' 46 ; Ath. Assn. Treas. ’47 ; 4-H Club ’44 ; Victory Corps ’44 : F.F.C.C. ’45-’47 ; Basketball ’47 ; Softball ’44- ’46. BILLY LAWRENCE S.C.A. ’44-’47 ; F.F.A. ’44-’47, Conductor ’44-’45 ; Watch Dog ’47, Degree Team ’46 ; Ath. Assn. Vice Pres. ’47 : 4-H Club ’44 ; Va. S.G. ’45-’46 ; F.F.C.C. ’45-’47. Leader ’47 ; Baseball ’44-’47 ; Football Coach ’47. Page Nine MACK McDaniel S.C.A. ’44-’47: F.F.A. ’44-47, Pres. ’45; F.F.C.C. ’44-’45 : Baseball ’44-’47 ; Basketball ' 47, Co-Capt. ’47 ; Football ’46. KATHERINE MOSS S.C.A. ■44-’47 ; H.E. Club ■44- ' 45 : Victory Corps ' 44 : Cias.s See. ' 47 ; Softball ' 44- ' 45 ; Basketball ■46-’47. CLEO MARTIN S.C.A. ' 44-’47 : H.E. Club ’44-’45 ; Latin Club ’45-’46 : Class Vice-Pres. 47 ; V.H.L. Spelling ’46 ; Softball ’44-’45 ; Basketball ' 46-’47. CHARLES MANNING Boy Scout ’44-; 4-H Club ’44; S.C.A. ’44 ' 47 ; F.F.A. ‘44-’47, Reporter ’45, Vice-Pres. ’47, Degree Team ’46; V.H.L. Debate ’47; Va. S.G. ' 45-’46 ; Basketball ' 47 ; Softball ’44-’46. Page Teyi LYNE STARLING Valedictorian ’47 ; Class Vice-Pres, ’44-’45 : S. C.A. ’44--’47, Pres. ’47 ; F.F.A. ’44-’47. Conductor ’45“’46, Pres. ' 47, Delegate V.P.I. ’46 ; Danville Fair Vice-Pres. ’46-’47 : Ath. Assn. Sec. ’47 ; V.H. L. Debate ’46-’47 ; Softball ’44-’46. GERTRUDE WATKINS S.C.A. ’44-’47 ; H.E. Club ’44’45 ; Class Pres. ’46 Victory Corps ’44-’45 ; Choral Club ’45-’46 ; Bas ketbali ’44-’47. RALPH WRIGHT S.C.A. ■44-’47 : F.F.A. ’44-’47 ; Vice-Pres. ’44 ; F.F.C.C. ’45.’47 ; 4-H Club ’44 ; Softball ’44-’47 ; Football ’47. Page Eleven THE AXTONIAN SENIOR PLAY Three Days of Gracie BY FELICIA METCALFE AXTON HIGH AUDITORIUM Friday, Dec. 13, 1946 7:30 P. M. • CHARACTERS Grace Warner, a college girl, about 19 Martha Holland Philippa Waring, Grace’s roommate at college ...Gertrude Watkins Kate Wai ' ing, a stern old maid of 45 or 50 Peggy Billings Janet Waring, her sister, about 27 Katherine Moss Effie, the maid Gleo Martin Dr. John Cashion, about 31 Lyne Starling Billy Jackson, a college boy, about 20 Charlie Agee Tommy Burns, a college boy, about 20 Melvin Jones Sallie, guests, about 19 Anna Mae Ashby Charlotte Mildred Holland Lanny, guests, about 19 Charles Manning Dick... Norman Cassada Jim Cyrial Ray Jones Joe Ralph Wright Moses, Effie’s beau Dillard Gravely A telegraph messenger L. C. Hankins A telephone man Mack McDaniel A taxi driver Billy Lawrence Bijou, a small lap dog. Act I: Two o’clock of an April afternoon Act II: Eight o’clock the next night Act III: Nine o’clock the next morning Music between acts by Mrs. Clay Turner Dii ' ectors Miss Clara Norvell, Mrs. P. H. Barker Page Twelve THE AXTONIAN COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AXTON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM BACCALAUREATE SERMON June 1, 1947, 8:00 P. M. PROCESSIONAL— “Lead On, 0 King Eternal” INVOCATION HYMN — “0 Worship The King” SCRIPTURE HYMN — “Fairest Lord Jesus” High School Chorus PRAYER HYMN— “Sun of My Soul” SERMON — “Goals in Life” Rev. Ai’thur P. Cooley BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL • GRADUATION EXERCISES June 4, 1947, 8 P. M. Part I Invocation Welcome Last Roll Call, by Class President History Class Song, “Alma Mater” (words by Charles Manning) Who’s Who in the Senior Class Will Prophecy Dedication of Annual Gifts Music. Rev. W. A. Hawley ..Ralph Wright ... Charlie Agee ..Peggy Billings Class Melvin Jones Charlie Agee Cleo Martin ...Gertrude Watkins Mildred Holland Norman Cassada ..Mrs. Clay Turner Part II Salutatory — “Opportunities for Life’s Work” Martha Holland Song, “Farewell” Class Announcements and Delivery of Diplomas Mr. R. V. Long Valedictory — “Scientific Advancement Must Work Hand in Hand With Democracy” Lyne Starling Page Thirteen THE AXTONIAN The Stream of High School Life B efore we flow out into the great ocean of life, we pause to look backward when we, as little brooks, were moving into the river of high school life. In the fall of 1943, thirty-seven of the ninety tiny brooks, which started back in 1936 in the primary school under Mrs. Esther Norman, were still flowing onward toward the goal which this class of nineteen has reached tonight. These thirty-seven, broadened and strengthened by seven years in the grammar school, organized in the fall of 1943 with Charlie Agee as president; Lyne Starling, vice-presi- dent ; and Melvin Jones, secretary. Those guiding our unsteady streams were constantly changing. First there was Mr. Marshall, next Mr. Bergdoll, and Anally Miss Virginia Bai- ley who flnished out the year. Mrs. R. A. Starling stayed with one section of us through- out the year. The brooks which flowed so gaily into the river of high school life mingled joyfully with one another. The activities, as little waves splashing here and there were numerous. Many of the class were busy helping win the war on the home front. The members of the Victory Corps were buying and selling bonds and stamps ; others in the Home Econom- ics Club were hemming wash cloths for the U. S. 0., filling packages for our men over- seas and learning to do worthwhile things for home life. The F. F. A. boys were planting victory gardens and making tools in the shop with Mr. Saville’s help. Every member of the class was taking part in the athletic program, and enjoying one of the games of basketball, baseball, softball or volleyball. The S.C.A. programs, given by the home rooms, included dramatics, readings and songs. One play we will always remem- ber was “Spreading the News.” Several social events were enjoyed by the home economics girls. On December 15, 1943, the F. F. A. boys, their fathers, and Mr. Saville looked very pleased at the beautiful banquet prepared and served by the home economics girls under the direction of Mrs. Mary Bryan. Fourteen of the little streams entering the high school left. Jimmie Law, Charles Nichols, Richard Minter, and Ernestine Richardson moved away. Louise Davis, Juanita Gillespie and Katherine Moss joined the sophomore class. Myra Turner, Miriam Turner, Larry Wilson, Roy Carter, and Douglas Carter dropped out to go to work. Ruby Jones quit because of her health. Three other brooks flowed in from other schools: Arley Aune from Minnesota, Josephine Stone from Stoneville, N. C., and Mildred Holland from Greensboro, N. C. The fall of 1944 found Arley Aune had returned to Minnesota, and only twenty-five were moving joyfully on in high school life. This year the class had as sponsor, Mrs. Mary Bryan; president, Peggy Billings; vice-president, Lyne Starling; and secretary, Evelyn Hall. The activities of the year practically repeated those of the year ' 43-’44. Five brooks broke away from the main stream. Harold Carter, Marlene Matthews, Lucy Higgs, and Gloria Pyron flowed out into the industrial life of this section. Josephine Stone returned to North Carolina. In the year of ’45-’46, Mrs. P. H. Barker became the sponsor of this class. Gertrude Watkins took the seat as class president; Mae Ashby, vice-president; and Melvin Jones, secretary. Joining the twenty who had become juniors, were George Barker and Jasper Hankins, who had returned from oversea service, and Katherine Moss, who dropped back into her former group. School life became more active since war restrictions were being removed. The basket- ball teams, though still intra-mural, seemed very gay. The volleyball teams, after active competition, were seen marking up scores as they put away the net. The softball teams were joyfully counting their home runs in hopes of winning the intra-mural tournament. In the spring the baseball games were between schools. As the visiting teams were wel- Page Fourteeyi THE AXTONIAN corned to the school, excitement over games grew more intense. Axton won the county championship for Class “D” schools. Charlie Agee, Billy Lawrence, Mack McDaniel, and Melvin Jones of this class were on the winning team. Two members of this class went to the University of Virginia to join in the High School League activities. Lyne Starling was on the debate and Cleo Martin represented Axton in the spelling contest. Although they did not win in the state contest, they had an inspiring trip. Unfortunately two members left the class. Jasper Hankins was injured in an automo- bile collision, and Evelyn Hall moved to Stuart. In the spring the class entertained the seniors with a wiener roast at Fairy stone Park. Everyone was happy in spite of the showers. Soon the rumor was spread about that Mr. H. L. Saville, the principal, after twenty years of service, was leaving Axton High School to take up agricultural work in the high school at Charlotte Court House. Everyone contributed to a farewell present which was presented to him on commencement night by the seniors as they were about to say good- bye. This class took part in the class night exercises as they marched upon the stage with a beautiful daisy chain and sang a farewell song to the Seniors of ’46. They too had become seniors since examinations were over. In the autumn of ’46, twenty-one were nearing the goal of graduation as they as- sembled in the auditorium to greet the new principal, Mr. R. V. Long. They were soon in the senior room with Miss Clara Norvell as sponsor. Charlie Agee was chosen president ; Cleo Martin, vice-president ; and Katherine Moss, secretary. The annual staff was soon organized. Picture-taking time found only ninteen senior pictures were to go into the annual. George Barker had taken the veteran’s examination and left. Beatrice Burnette had joined the matrimonial ranks as Mrs. Lester Hankins. The activities of the year were many. There was the V.H.L. debate by six seniors, the spelling contest, of which Cleo Martin was local winner, the senior play, and the F.F.A. oration contest, of which Lyne Starling was local winner. This year inter-school athletics were established with other schools again. Basketball received more attention in the fall with Mr. Long, Mr. Tavenner and Mrs. 0. W. Hairfield coaching. Thirteen seniors were on the teams. One exciting event was the bulldozer which was here for several days improv- ing the play grounds. In the spring four senior boys entered the baseball games with en- thusiasm. The first game with Brosville was won on April Fool’s Day. In the County Tournament the Axton baseball team won the Silver Cup for Class D Schools. After the rating of the seniors with Lyne Starling valedictorian and Martha Holland salutatorian, the annual was completed. It went to press in April. A party was enjoyed in May when the juniors entertained the seniors of ’47. June first came around with numerous examinations over, and we were listening to our baccalaureate by Rev. Cooley. Tonight, June fourth, our class night is being enjoyed. This class will soon flow from the joyful stream of high school life into the ocean of broader knowledge. PEGGY BILLINGS, Historian ’47. A LITTLE FUN IN AXTON HIGH Melvin Jones: How much are your haircuts? Barber: 30c. Melvin: Well , I don’t want all of mine off. Do you think you could cut 10 cents worth? Dillard Gravely: There are two things I never eat for breakfast. Margie Grant: Bacon and eggs? Dillard: No, lunch and supper. Claybrook Gilley: Will your parents be sur- prised when you graduate? L. C. : Oh, no. They’ve been expecting it for several years now! Miss Norvell: Cecil Carter, give the mood and tense of the verb in the following sentence. “The boy took the cow out of the field.” “What mood?” Cecil : The cow mooed. Page Fifteen THE AXTONIAN Class Prophecy- -Time, 1957 A S time passes in its never-ending course, it brings many joys and sorrows, but it cannot erase the things that have gone before. In a distant city I became very homesick one day in June 1957, for my friends and classmates of Axton High, who have become scattered as time has rolled on in its ten-year course. Trying to overcome this feeling, I start on a stroll. You may wonder why I am alone. If any of you married a doctor you know why. He never comes home at nights, never eats on time, and we never go any place. The days are lonely without a husband! At this particular time I cannot get my far-off school mates out of my mind. I have not walked very far until I see a sign reading “Madame Martha Houdini — Sees and Knows All.” On the impulse of the moment I go in her tent and tell her of what I am desirous to hear. When I pay her five dollars, the sorceress seats herself before me studying my face earnestly. She calls my name and tells me something of my past life, especially of my days spent in Axton High School. A mist appears in the room and I become dazed. Soon a familiar, smiling face peers forth. It is Charlie Agee and he’s handing out invitations to the grand opening of his new night club, “Charlie’s Tavern”, in Hollywood. Now there is a different face before me. I see Mae Ashby and her husband alighting at the Martinsville airport. They have just returned from New York where they attended “Pierre’s Beauty Premiere” to obtain modern ideas for their own beauty salon, located in the aristocratic section of Martinsville known as Axton. The scene moves to the broadcasting studio of the Axton section. There are Norman Cassada and his brothers, who are known as “The Cassada Trio”. They are the hit fea- ture each evening. But I catch another familiar scene with Norman at work during the day at his airplane factory in Martinsville. Again I see a familiar face. It is Peggy Billings and she is head telephone operator for the Bell Telephone System in Washington, D. C. Peggy is not married as she still be- lieves in having her own independent way. Next, I see a group of Axton F.F.A. boys. They are being instructed by representatives from Blacksburg Experiment Station, Lyne Starling and Cyrial Ray Jones. The topic be- ing discussed is “The Art of Modern Agriculture”. I now see another senior of ’47. It is Katherine Moss. She has never married and is now the head of “The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals”. She is giving a talk on the cruel customs of severing the horns of cattle. A large building in Boston appears now. A door opens and Billy Lawrence comes forth. He is the head of the new comedy production, “The Dignified Mr. Jones”. Melvin Jones is the star of this production. He has risen to lofty height and won worldwide fame. Why, just a week ago a man laughed himself to death after hearing Melvin in the play! Oh, how thrilling to get a clear view of another classmate after all these years of sep- aration There’s a lovely lady entering a publishing company. It is Mildred Holland, who is Fashion Manager for the current magazine, “Beauty in Fashion”, published in Dallas. Mildred is married to a wealthy oil merchant, has two children, and lives in a large subur- ban residence near Dallas, Texas. The scene changes to a large militiary academy. I do believe it’s West Point, and there is Colonel Ralph Wright, who is instructing a group of international forces. On the cam- pus watching him is his wife, a beautiful strawberry blond, formerly from his home com- munity, Axton. Page Sixteen THE AXTONIAN A confused scene now appears. Finally I catch a glimpse of a young woman. Why, it’s the former Martha Holland, who has just completed a course in interior decoration. She seems to be trying her newly acquired skill in her own home in the Leatherwood section of Martinsville. Her husband is landscaping her yard and garden. A young man appears now. He is Charles Manning and he is moving from place to place in his helicopter. Charles is a high class mechanical engineer and has his head- quarters in Lansing, Michigan. Soon I see within a large library building, and Gertrude Watkins is librarian. Gertrude is answering a long distance telephone call from her fiancee, who is on a business trip to China. She is discussing their marriage on his return. The scene changes again and I see a familiar face. There is Mack McDaniel waiting with Dillard Graveley to take a plane from Martinsville to carry them to the Minnesota Farm Association at St. Paul. They are delegates from the agricultural sections of Axton and Dyer’s Store of Henry County. Out of the mist comes someone else waiting for a plane, southbound from New York. It’s L. C. Hankins, a well known entomologist. He is all packed up for a trip to Africa to search for a new specimen of the African beetle. Then out from the cloud steps an automobile agent. Julian Compton is the leading salesman for the Ford-Compton Pygmy Auto Company. This special type of small auto was the outcome of Julian’s inventive mind while working in a Ford factory. We all said Julian would be the head of something some day. At this moment the mist completely disappears from the room, for Madame Houdini has shown me the last of my classmates. “0 wake once more ! How rude so’er the hand That ventures o’er thy magic gaze to stray ; 0 wake once more! though scarce my skill command Some feeble echoing of thine earlier lay; Though harsh and faint, and soon to die away. And all unworthy of thy nobler strain, Yet if one heart throb higher at its sway. The wizard note has not been touched in vain. Then silent be no more ! Enchantress, wake again.” Cleo Martin Class Phophet Page Seventeen THE AXTONIAN The Last Will and Testament W E, the class of 1947 of Axton High School, make this our last will and testament to take effect at 11 P.M., June 4, 1947, when we shall have departed from this high school life forever. We hereby revoke all previous wills and jointly and severally dispose of all our possessions and privileges in manner and form as follows: To our principal, we leave our sincere appreciation, deepest respect and loyalty. To our beloved sponsor. Miss Norvell, we leave our gratitude for her untiring efforts on our behalf and a quieter, better senior class next year. To Mr. Tavenner we leave all the athletic ability of our present senior class and all the future farmers in the Axton community. To Mrs. Barker, we will a helicopter to fly to and from Axton High. To Mrs. 0. W. Hairfield, we leave a big room to hold all who are promoted to the fresh- man class next year. To Mrs. Bryan, we leave an up-to-date set of kitchen equipment, in appreciation for the nice teas given us in the home economics cottage. To the juniors, we leave the privilege of having a home room to themselves. To the sophomores, we bequeath our dignity, so that they may be accustomed to it by the time they become seniors. To the freshmen, we bequeath all our ambition and dreams. May they not be tarnished by the time they have spent four years at Axton High. Individual bequeaths are as follows : I, Ralph Wright, leave Roberta McMillan my happy smile and a portion of my wit. I, Cyrial Ray Jones, leave my good disposition to R. J. Barker. I, Lyne Starling, leave Billy Riddle my habit of studying quietly as he will need it if he expects to graduate. I, Cleo Martin, leave my talent to interpret the southern negro dialect to Rosie Burnette. I, Dil- lard Gravely, will Isabel Wray my ability to know the right answers at the right time. I, Peggy Billings, will Eloise Barker my ability to get along with the teachers. I, Charlie Agee, leave Juanita Manning some reducing tablets, so she may acquire a streamlined figure for that sailor dream boy of hers. I, Mildred Holland, leave Maude Brown my skill in playing basketball. I, Katherine Moss, leave my high temper, with a brace to keep it down, to Faye Wyatt. I, Melvin Jones, leave Raymond Elliott my ability to pitch a base- ball. I, Billy Lawrence, will Gene Gravely a new baseball glove with the hope that he won’t miss catching the balls next year. I, Martha Holland, leave Irena Barrow my ability to hold one man. I, Julian Compton, leave Cecil Carter my mechanical habits. We, Charles Manning and Norman Cassada, leave Carl Eggleston our skill in getting by without studying. I, Gertrude Watkins, leave Alice Eggleston my quiet ways with the motto “Silence is golden’’. We, L. C. Hankins and Mack McDaniel, leave Dale Matthews our lessons in history, prepared outside class for Mr. Long. I, Anna Mae Ashby leave Ma- rie Wilson some stationery on which to write to a certain boy friend. All the rest of the property, not disposed of, we leave to Mr. Long to distribute as he deems best to the pupils of Axton High School. We hereby appoint and designate the said principal executor of this, our last will and testament. Signed : Witnesses : Charlie Agee Mrs. 0. W. Hairfield Attorney-at-Law Mrs. P. H. Barker Mr. R. a. Tavenner Page Eighteen Senior Superlatives (Left to Right) 1. Most serviceable — Billings and Agee. 2. Valedictorian and Salutatorian — L. Starliiig and Martha Hol- land. 3. Best all round — Agee and L. Starling. 4. Wittiest — Watkins and Jones. 5. Most athletic Mildred Holland and M. McDaniel. 6. Most intelligent — L. Starling and Billings. 7. Best dress — Lawrence and A. M. Ashby. 8. Quietest A. M. Ashby and C. R. Jones. 9. 10, Best looking— Moss and Agee. 11. Most popular— Martha Holland and Lawrence. THE AXTONIAN Opportunities For Life’s Work C LASSMATES, friends, patrons and teachers : Tonight I have the honor of welcom- ing you to our graduation exercises. I am very happy in doing so. As I look into your faces, I know that you are thinking of us and the opportunities ahead of us. Perhaps some of you are wishing you could be in our places and relive your lives and be able to grasp the opportunities open to us as we leave Axton High School. We as students should have been thinking more, throughout our four years in high school, about the work for which our own particular abilities may fit, and we should have prepared ourselves to win a good place in the affairs of the world. Some of us have; in fact, most of us have made some plans for our future. Our school has offered us the great priv- iledge of preparing ourselves for a future career. It has been the key to unlock the door which leads to the outside world and its opportunities. We American youth must grasp these opportunities before us to fill the positions of importance and become as good or bet- ter leaders in the future than you, dear friends and patrons. We have won our first round in graduating tonight — our second one will be selecting a life work in which we can use our own type of brains and our own physical and moral equipment to the best advantage. There are more than seven hundred different occupa- tions which offer opportunities to fulfill cur ambitions and inclinations. Some of us are undecided as to what field to enter. Our decisions should not be hasty. We should study ourselves. Perhaps we should take advantage of the aptitiude tests and get profesisonal advice if we cannot come to a decision as to our life work. Ex-service men are using such means to advantage. Whether we make our choice to become industrial workers, account- ants, nurses, doctors, or teachers in life, the third round is in taking advantage of what- ever general or special education that may be helpful in the chosen career. We are only commencing tonight. We mmst become better prepared for that life work. There are so many opportunities open. Schools of all kinds exist. If one does not have the funds, one can borrow them. Man.v scholarships are offered from colleges to challenge youth to better preparation. Some of them are working scholarships. We should not be afraid to work! Some commercial companies are offering scholarships which cover entire expenses. These may be obtained by ambitious youth who meet the requirements. To those of us in Virgin- ia who desire to become teachers, there is state aid. For instance, at a special session of the General Assembly of Virginia. Governor Tuck was authorized to initiate a special Vir- ginia Teaching Scholarship plan. Some of us should avail ourselves of this opportunit.v. In nearby cities are industrial schools, liberal arts, professional and business school. No one need be uneducated in his chosen field ! When we shall have made ourselves efficient enough by further training to plunge into the work of our choice with that spirit and persistent energy which makes of any useful work a glorious thing, we shall have then reached the fourth round. That is our goal ! Success is not reached at a single bound. Nor will it always be obtained, for “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men Gang aft a-gley. An’ lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain For promised .I ' oy.’’ When success does not attend our efforts, we must not lose courage, for other oppor- tunities will come and we must go on building and seeking other goals. The world today is a world of opportunity and there are many ways to travel the road to power, honor, and success. We must have sticking qualities, and not listen to those who would discourage us in our life work ! Let us listen to the poet, “Somebody said that it couldn’t be done But he with chuckle replied That ‘maybe it couldn’t,’ but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done, and he did it.” Martha Holland Salutatorian Page Tweyiiy THE AXTONIAN Scientific Advancement Must Work Hand in Hand v ith Democracy F riends of the community and patrons : I am pleased, yet sad, as I say the final words of farewell from class 1947. I realize how interested each of you have been in our progress and how that interest will continue throughout the years to come. The world into which we are graduating is so different from that into which you plunged the earlier part of the century. There have been so great changes wrought in scientific discovery and invention that it is almost unbelievable. The half-century in which you have lived has practically revo- lutionized the state of human affairs. It is up to you, patrons, and us, the youth graduat- ing from our schools, to see that scientific advancement works hand in hand with democ- racy. This is the only way to save our world from destruction. If we glance backward, science had slow progress with our early ancestors. No know- ledge was at all certain. What was gained by a life time of research from such men as Ro- ger Bacon was regarded as magic or superstition. It was not until 1561 that Francis Ba- con laid the foundation of modern scientific research. The distressful thought, however, about scientific findings has been that the greater effort for discovery has been for destructive power. The invention of gunpowder brought the end of the feudal system in Europe. The armored knight was no match for the soldier with his matchlock. The feudal castle could not withstand the fire of the cannon. This same kind of scientific evolution has continued up to the present time. The in- vention of new scientific facilities has been a tightly fought battle between nations, or groups of nations. The invention of the airplane is a milestone in the evolution of science. Though not meant for destructive power, it was not long until the airplane was used for such. Great exertion has been made to perfect means to disable whole nations with disease. The robot bornb and rocket planes are other examples of destructive in- ventions. The climax of such destructive research was reached when scientists split the atom and released its mighty hidden power. We all know the devastation which it brought and the possible destruction which future use may bring. It is absurd to think that the secret of our atomic power can be kept from other nations. In a few years the secret may be the possession of many nations. Then, we too, will have to protect ourselves from its destructive power. Why do nations and people keep this race in the field of scientific destruction, instead of trying to make more discoveries of a beneficial nature? The answer to the question is FEAR. Most of our destructive inventions have been made from fear of aggressor nations. The United States is now the most feared nation in the world because of her atomic knowledge. It is up to us to remove this fear and show other nations that we do not want to use our knowledge for destruction but for the uplift of mankind. Many say we shall have an atomic war which will destroy the world. But was it not said at the end of World War I that the human race would be eliminated by poisonous gas? This was controlled. Likewise the use of atomic power can be controlled. Democrat- ic principles must be extended to cover the world. We survivors of the past war will have to learn to live together in the world. It is predicted that the atomic fission may ultimately provide a new source of power which will be available at any point throughout our country. This turn in its use may bring other nations to look on our knowledge from a different viewpoint and to seek it for its usefulness to mankind rather than for its destructive power The forces of science must be freed from these shackles of fear and distrust, and it is in a land, or a world of democracy, like ours that can be brought about. We must first Page Twenty-one THE AXTONIAN try to encourage the full-hearted support of scientific research and then try to increase the research into practical and better fields. There must also be a liberal attitude that seeks the best interests of all people, not only of this nation but all nations. We must give whole hearted support to the United Nations Organization. We must show our democracy, let the world see how it works and how well we live under it. As Ernest Haycox has said, “What we need now is the faith to believe that all peoples of this earth possess a common decency, a common set of wishes and emotions, a common value, and a common goodness in the eyes of the Creator.” When we have attained this faith, we have become democratic. We must recognize the dignity of man. Thomas Mann defines democracy as “that form of government which inspires above everything the feeling and consciousness of the dignity of man”. When we reach the stage where an advance in science is made for the betterment and not for the destruction of mankind, then, and only then, will our family of nations have peace and a democratic feeling of good will toward other nations. With these words we bid you farewell. Lyne Starling, Valedictorian Bibliography : “Fear Is Out of Date” by Ernest Haycox, Reader’s Digest, May 1947. “The Deadliest War” by Sidney Shalett, Reader’s Digest, August 1946. “Science Versus Civilization” by James Finch, National Digest, Feb. 1947. “The Atom Bomb in the Next War” by Lt. Col. Rathoon Tompkins, National Digest, Ap- ril 1947. “Free Enterprise Lost” by Wendell Berge, Forum, October 1946. A LITTLE FUN IN AXTON HIGH Mrs. Jefferson: Peggy, where do bad little girls go? Peggy: Most everywhere, mother. Ralph Wright is working at the “Club Mar- tinque.” Rosalie West enters. Rosalie: Where is the Green Room? Ralph : I don’t know. Rosalie: Don’t you work here? Ralph: Yes ma’m. Rosalie: Then why can’t you tell me where the Green Room is? Ralph: Pm color blind. Miss Norvell: One mouse trap, please, in a hurry. I have to catch a bus. Junior Holland (Saturday clerk in hardware store) : Sorry ma’m, our traps don’t come that big. Anna Mae (holding a cookie above her dog) : Speak, Fido, speak. Dog: What’ll I say? Bud Manning and Norman Cassada are out hunting. Bud: Hey, Norman. Norman: Yeah! Bud: You all right? Norman: Yeah! Bud : Then it must have been a bear I shot. Billy Robertson : Let’s walk in the garden. Mary C.: No, Pm afraid if we do you’ll try to kiss me. Billy: Honest, I won’t. Mary: Then, what’s the use? Page Tu ' enty-two Mrs. Turner: When was the revival of learn- ing? Jack: Just before exams! Mildred Holland was speeding along the road in her car. A policeman caught up with her and made her pull over to the side of the road. “Why were you going so fast?’’ asked the policeman. “My brakes were bad and I was hurrying home before I had an accident,’’ Mildred replied. Peggy Billings: Have you heard from your boy fi ' iend overseas lately? Gertrude: Yes! It’s bad news! It’s terrible! He said he had been going with a jeep. Peggy: What’s so bad about that? A jeep is only an army car. Gertrude: Thank goodness! I thought a jeep was a female Jap. R. J. Barker, after missing three easy balls, explained to Mr Long. “I guess I need glasses.” “Glasses,” Mr. Long roared, “You’re too far gone for glasses. What you need is radar.” Charlie Agee: You know, all of the animals came on the ark in pairs. Juanita Manning: All except the worms. They came in apples. Mrs. Hairfield : If you had three apples and ate one, how maiiy would you have? Charles : Three. Mrs. Hairfield: How do you figure that? Charles: Two outside of me and one inside of me. THE AXTONIAN Farewell Farewell to our classmates dear, We will always remember Days that we have spent with you, And friendships we have made. And so sad farewell. For now we must part. But memories of you dear friends. Will always live in the heart. Farewell to our schoolmates too. And teachers ever faithful ; We’ll remember as we go The things we’ve learned from you. And so sad farewell To friends we have made ; The things that we must face in life We’ll all meet unafraid. Farewell to old Axton High, The school we love so well; As we journey on in life. To you we’ll ever be true. Farewell, dear school. When we are old and gray. We will love you, Axton High, As we love you today. Page Twenty-three Snapshots 1. “Two of a kind” — S. Sterling- and McGuire. 2. G. Crowder at the bat. 3. Volleyball — K. Rogers, H. Carter, Whitfield, Miller, M. Robertson, McGuire a ' nd Winn. 4. “We it” — Watkins, Martha and Mildred Holland. 5. A good strike — Cole. 6. “He’s down” — Maning, C. Jones and Cassada. 7. Enjoying the snow — Jefferson, Tavenner, McGuire. 8. Planting 1000 trees April 1 — Lawrence, L. C. Hankins, Elliott, B. Riddle. ’9. “I’m thinking” — Shultz. 10. Chums — McMillan and I. Barrow. 11. C. Martin well guarded by K. Rogers, Starling, and I. Barrow. 12. Moss, Holland and Billings in a jam. 13. “Heavy, heavy hangs over your head” — (above) Scearce, McGuire, J. Ashby, M. Ashby, G. Crowder; (below) Grant, M. Carter, and L. A. McDaniel. 14. State Guard — Lawrence, M. Jones, Agee. Other High School Organizations THE AXTONIAN JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-Pres Secretary-Treasurer Sponsor Isabel Wray Cecil Carter R. J. Barker Mrs. P. H. Barker Motto: “To thine own self be true” Class Colors: Blue and Gold Class Flower: Blue Sweetpea CLASS ROLL (left to right) 1. Barrow 5. Burnette 9. C. Eggleston 13. McMillon 17. Riddle (transferred 2. E. Barker 6. Carter 10. Gravely 14. M. Wilson 3. R. J. Barker 7. R. Elliott 11. J. Manning 15. Wray from Whitmell High for second term) 4. Brown 8. A. Eggleston 12. D. Matthews 16. Wyatt Page Twenty-six THE AXTONIAN SOPHOMORE CLASS President-.: Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer. Sponsor Margie Grant Jean Ashby Genevieve Crowder Mrs. Mary Bryan (top) Motto: “To make each year better” Class Colors : Green and White Class Flower : White Rose First Row: H. Wilson, M. Wilson, J. Stultz, L. Woodall, A. Cole, T. Compton, D. T. Bowling Second Row: G. Crowder, L. McDaniel, 1. McGuire, J. Ashby, P. Jefferson Third Row: M. Carter, G. Wilson, B. Wingfield, B. Scarce, D. Compton, M. Ashby, S. Starling, M. Grant Page Tiventy-seven THE AXTONIAN FRESHMAN CLASS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Fred Garrett Elmer Vaughn Barbara Winn Margaret Miller Margaret Hairfield Class Motto: “Not finished, just begun” Class Colors: Blue and Gold Class Flower: Yellow Rose First Row: J. Hawley, P. Norton, H. Burton, D. Manning, T. Burton Second Row: F. Garrett, B. Eanes, C. Gilley, M. Flannagan, T. Pendleton, J. Eggleston, M. Kendall Third Row: E. Vaughn, J. Joyce, J. Holland, D. Mays. L. C. Earles, J. Wilson, E. Comp- ton Fourth Row: B. Joyce, J. Wilson, B. Clai’k, L. Kidd, J. Motley, J. Wilson, N. Byrd Fifth Row: I. Bowles, R. West, B. Winn, B. Jones, K. Rogers, C. Earles Sixth Row: F. Barrow, E. Martin, M. Gravely, M. Miller, H. Carter Seventh Row: D. Crowder, H. Talbert, M. Anderson, L. Martin, L. Gauldin, S. Rogers, G. Hankins, E. Whitfield, J. Moxley, L. Reynolds Bottom Row: T. Robertson, M. Robertson, D. Newton, H. Barrow, G. Nester, H. Kirks, M. Hairfield Absentees: F. Minter, E. Walls, M. Grigsby, M. Carter, I. Riddle, R. Harbour, R. Eanes, J. Holley, J. M. Gilley, B. Walls, S. Slaughter, B. Dulaney Page Tn ' enty-eight THE AXTONIAN A. H. S. Student Cooperative Association President Vice-President Reporter Sponsors OFFICERS - Lyne Starling Mary Carter Martha Holland ) Mrs. P. H. Barker, Jr. I Mr. R. A. Tavenner AIMS AND PURPOSES Citizenship Health Co-operation Recreation Self-Improvement Slogan — The School coid Community Growing Together Emblem — Flaming Torch Flower — Dogwood Colors — Green and White The Student Cooperative Association acts as a clearing-house type of organization for all activities o f Axton High School. The aims and purposes are reached by the sub-or- ganizations of the school working together. The main organization has at least eight meet- ings throughout the year, during which, besides the business for promotion of the vari- ous activities, there are literary programs, including debates, oratory, drama, readings, and song, through which the aims of the Virginia Literary League may function. The S. C. A. operates through the various organizations included in this annual. In the fall, objectives are set up by each organization. In the spring, the secretary collects the reports of accomplishments and makes a combined report to Miss Freida Koontz, the state secre- tary of the Virginia Student Cooperative Association at Richmond, Virginia. Miss Koontz has awarded Axton High School the S. C. A. banner for high standard work fourteen successive years. The following activities have been accomplished by our local association this year: Raised $300 for improving the playgrounds. Sponsored eight assembly programs, including debate, oratory, drama, readings and song. Provided social functions for pupils, including picnics, plays, ball games, movies, music, Easter egg hunt, teas, holiday parties, and F. F. A. and F. H. A. banquef. The F. F. A. and F. H. A. sponsored a community fair. Senior Class sponsored an annual and play- Donated $17.00 for welfare work, $29.10 to the Junior Red Cross, and $58.00 to the “March of Dimes.” Assisted in the care and beautification of school graunds and buildings, by mowing lawn, pruning shrubs, painting rest rooms, and keeping buildings clean. F. F. A. planted 1000 trees. F. F. A. won first prize on their exhibit at Henry County Fair. Sold $352.50 worth of magazines. Page Twenty-nine THE AXTONIAN HOME ECONOMICS CLUB President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Sponsor -Margie Grant ---.Madelyn Grigsby Genevieve Crowder -.Mrs. Mary Bryan Motto: “Toward new horizons’’ Class Colors: Red and White Class Flower: Red Rose First Row: M. Grigsby, M. Bryan, M. Grant Second Row: B. Winn, G. Crowder, J. Motley, S. Starling, B. Scarce Third Row: I. Riddle, M. Carter, I. Bowles, S. Rogers, L. Gauldin, I. McGuire, H. Bar- row, M. Robertson, R. West, M. Ashby, C. Earles, K. Rogers, M. Carter, J. Ashby, D. Crowder, P. Jefferson, J. Moxley, B. Jones, D. Hodges, E. Walls Fourth Row: G. Wishon, F. Barrow, B. Clark, L. Martin, L. Kidd, B. Wingfield, D. New- ton, T. Robertson, H. Kirks, L. McDaniel, D. Compton, M. Anderson, G. Hankins, R. Harbour, E. Whitfield Page Thirty THE AXTONIAN CHORAL CLUB Director — Mrs. Clay Turner Motto: “Let melody ring” Back Row: West, Turner, I. Barker Second Row: Winn, McBride, Starling, Jones Third Row: Matthews, H. Lawrence, Flannagan, R. Lawrence, Anderson, Roach, Pat- terson, Thompson, Lawhorne Front Row: Prillaman Page Thirty-one THE AXTONIAN F. F. A. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . Reporter Adviser Lyne Starling Charles Manning Charlie Agee -..-Billy Lawrence Melvin Jones ...R. A. Tavenner (left to right) Back Row (standing) : Ray Jones, R. A. Tavenner, Bud Manning Second Row (standing) : Charlie Agee, Raymond Elliott, Julian Compton, Dillard Grav- eley Third Row (standing) : D. T. Bowling, Ralph Wright, Lyne Starling, Norman Cassada, Douglas Manning Fourth Row (standing) : Paul Norton, Billy Lawrence, Judson Egg leston, Cecil Carter, Aubrey Cole, Jack Stultz Fifth Row (standing) : Gene Gravely, Marshall Kendall, Melvin Jones, Herman Wilson, Tony Burton, Marion Flannagan, Earl Compton Sixth Row (standing) : Johnnie Wilson, Bobbie Eanes, L. C. Earles, Jack Wilson, Clay- brook Gilley, Don Mays, Lionel Woodall, Morris Wilson (Lower left) : L. C. Hankins (Right) : Harold Burton (center) : Mack McDaniel Page Thirty-tivo THE AXTONIAN LATIN CLUB President Vice-President Secretary Sponsor Genevieve Crowder Iris McGuire Suzanne Starling Miss Clara R. Norvell Motto: “Labor omnia vincit” MEMBERS (left to right) Standing: Scarce, McGuire, Starling Sitting: K. Rogers, J. Ashby, Norvell, G. Crowder, Jefferson, Grant, Wilson, Wray. AXTON CHAMPIONS OF VIRGINIA CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT 1941 — Cecil Wright and Ollie Minter (Winners state pins for first places and District II plaque) 1942 — Derah Rigney and Fred Wheeler (Winners District II plaque) 1943 — Derah Rigney, Anne Starling, and Gladys Talbert (Winners District II plaque) 1944 — Gladys Talbert, Anne Starling, Mabel Earles, Joanne Craig (Winners District II plaque) 1945 — Mabel Earles, Joanne Craig, Peggy Billings, Martha Holland (Winners of second place in District II) 1946 — Peggy Billings, Isabel Wray, and Roberta McMillan (local winners) 1947 — Isabel Wray, Betty Frances Scarce, and Iris McGuire (local winners). Betty Frances Scarce (second place and honorable mention in state tournament) Page Thirty-three THE AXTONIAN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Jean Ashby, G. Kitty Rodgers, G. Suzanne Starling, G. Faye Wyatt, G. Peggy Billings, F., Mary Carter, G., Irene Barrow, G., Marie Wilson, F. Cleo Martin, F. Mrs. 0. W. Hairfield, Coach Margie Grant, F. Maude Brown, F. Martha Holland, G. Cora Earles, F., Gertrude Watkins, G. Fannie Minter, F. Katherine Moss, G. Absent: Mildred Holland, F-C., Mazie Robertson, G., Shirleen Rodgers, Geneviere Crowder, Lona McDaniel, Beatrice Wingfield. INTER-SCHOOL GAMES H. T. V. T. Date Axton vs. Ridgeway 16 20 October 15, 1946 Axton vs. Fieldale. 22 26 October 22, 1946 Axton vs. Spencer 6 27 October 29, 1946 Axton vs. Ridgeway 25 19 November 5, 1946 Axton vs. Fieldale — 17 19 November 8, 1946 Axton vs. Spencer 24 29 November 12, 1946 Page Thiri g-four THE AXTONIAN BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM (left to right) Mr. R. A. Tavenner (Coach), Manning (R. G.), McDaniel (L. F.), Cassada (R. F.), M. Jones (Sub), G. Gravely (Sub), Elliott (Sub), D. Gravely (L. G.), C. Jones (Sub), Bowling (Sub), Stultz (Sub), Agee (Captain and Center). SCHEDULE OF GAMES H. T. V. T. Date Axton VS. Ridgeway at Axton 18 28 October 15, 1946 Axton vs. Fieldale at Axton 11 32 October 22, 1946 Axton vs. Spencer at Spencer 24 32 October 29, 1946 Axton vs. Ridgeway at Ridgeway 17 26 November 5, 1946 Axton vs. Fieldale at Fieldale 32 67 November 8, 1946 Axton vs. Spencer at Axton 29 28 November 12, 1946 Axto ' n vs. Spencer at Fieldale 24 27 November 22, 1946 Page Thirty-five THE AXTONIAN GIRL’S SOFTBALL TEAMS Coach: Mrs. P. H. Barker, Jr. Champion Team: Cardinals, 5:2 CARDINALS Top Row: Slaughter, Hodges, Gauldin. Second Row: Kidd, Clark, Rogers, Martin, Dulaney, Gravely, Kirks. Bottom Row: Grigsby, Riddle, Carter (Captain), Harbour, Walls. BLUE SOX Top Row: Martin, Barker. Second Row: Newto ' n, Eggleston, Matthews, Talbert, Moxley, Reynolds, Burnette. Bottom Row: Wishon, Ashby, McMillan (Captain), Ashby, Compton. Page Thirty-six THE AXTONIAN GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Cardinals Mai ' tins Carter Winn Robertson Miller Whitfield Motley Wray Hankins Anderson Scarce G. Crowder - Norvell - D. Crowder F. Barrow (Captain) (Coach) (Captain) McGuire Jefferson West Nester H. Barrow Bowles SCHEDULE Sept. 10 C 28 M 10 Oct. 4 C 25 M 30 Nov. 8 C 31 M 25 Sept. 11 c 59 M 28 Oct. 9 C 38 M 28 Nov. 12 C 16 M 18 Sept. 13 c 54 M 13 Oct. 14 c 28 M 25 Nov. 15 C 28 M 20 Sept. 16 c 25 M 11 Oct. 16 c 19 M 39 Nov. 25 C 13 M 26 Sept. 17 c 27 M 41 Oct. 18 c 34 M 34 Dec. 5 C 11 M 19 Sept. 18 c 41 M 16 Oct. 22 c 22 M 28 Dec. 9 C 11 M 34 Sept. 19 c 42 M 26 Oct. 24 c 37 M 25 Dec. 11 C 15 M 33 Sept. 21 c 31 M 20 Oct. 30 c 26 M 14 Apr. 1 C 23 M 25 Sept. 26 c 43 M 22 Oct. 31 c 19 M 39 Apr. 9 C 28 M 5 Oct. 2 c 39 M 19 Nov. 1 c 11 M 21 Apr. 11 C 20 M 22 Champions; Cardinals 17:13 Page Thirty-seven THE AXTONIAN CHAMPION BASEBALL TEAM Top Row: 1. Elliott (utility) 2. R. A. Tavenner (coach) 3. Jones (P) 4. Gravely (C.F.). 2nd Row: 5. Agee (3b) t). Team 7. Lawrence (2b) Bouldin (L.F.) not pictured. 3rd Row: 8. Cole (c) 9. McDaniel (lb) 10. Woodall (S.S.) 11. Burton (R.F.). This team won 6 out of the 7 games played against Class D Schools in the Henry County Tournament. Can You Feature . . . Mae Ashby dating- another boy besides “Tootsie”? Charlie Agee not speeding? Peggy Billings short and chubby? Norman Cassada flirting? Julian Compton with a date? Martha Holland with brown hair again? Billy Lawrence without a Ford? Mildred Holland with curly hair on Monday morning? L. C. Hankins making “A” on deportment? Charles Manning not talking about cars? Cyrial Ray Jones w-orking his algebra homework? Gertrude Watkins acting dignified? Dillard Gravely studying and not being a pest? Melvin Jones not passing the buck? Lyne Starling jitterbugging? Mack McDaniel being a teacher’s pet? Katherine Moss being sweet for a change? Ralph Wright with a bandbox look? Mr. Long without a joke for history class? Mrs. Barker not dressed in red? Mrs. 0. W. Hairfield not starting something new in Algebra every day Mrs. Bryan not carrying a load of books? Mrs. Turner without her pitchpipe ? Mr. Tavenner without that Ipana smile? Miss Norvell not teaching English? Page Thirty-nine (Left to Right) (1) Two beauties — Moss and Mildred Holland. (2 and 3) V.H.L. Debaters: — Neg. : L. Starling, Manning and Gravely; Aff . : Martha Holland, M. Jones and Agee. (4) “Take it back” Miller. (5) “I am going to graduate too,” — “Pedro” to cousin Marjorie. (6) “We are cousins” — Mildred Holland, Lawrence and Martha Holland. (7) “Play ball” — Norvell to D. Gravely. (8) “It’s Mr. Long; watch out!” (9) Back from the game — Barrow, Brown, S. Starling, C. Mar- tin, Billings, Watkins, A. M. Ashby, Mildred Holland and K. Rogers. (10) “Aren’t we cute?” — Watkins and Martha Holland. (11) “Sweeties” — Lawrence and Agee. (12) Having fun — Kendall, Hankins, Manning, Mildred Holland, Lawr- ence, Billings, Martin and Watkins. (13) Watching the game — Scarce, Robertson, McGuire, Rogers, H. Carter. (14) Ready for a ride — M. Carter, McGuire, L. McDaniel, Scarce. (15) Jumping — Brown, Martha Holland, Mildred Holland, Martin and Barrow. THE AXTONIAN ELEMENTARY FACULTY Top Row; Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell (left to right) Fifth and Sixth Grades Second Row: Mrs. Jesse Hurd Third and Fourth Grades Mrs. Maynard West Fifth Grade Third Row; Mrs. Georgie Woodall. .. First Grade Mrs. Fannie Hairfield Sixth Grade Mrs. Nellie Haley Third Grade Fourth Row: Mrs. Carita Gravely Second Grade Mrs. W. A. Hawley First Grade Miss Sallie Lumsden Seventh Grade Miss Ethel Wright Fourth Grade Page Forty-one THE AXTONIAN SEVENTH GRADE Sponsors Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell I Miss Sallie Lumsden ROLL (left to right) Top Row: Jeanette Meadows, Violet McNeely, Barbara Pace, Nancy Gilley, Lucy Wells, Josephine Howerton, Barbara Matthews. Second Row: Jessie Allen, Marybelle Durham, Irene Barker, Louise Lavender, Helen Kingrey, Doris Garrett, Vera McGuire, Louella Lawhorne, Frances Holland, Virginia Fanes, Marilyn Wilson, Sally Higgs, Dorothy Harris, Ilene Barker, Clara Wilson. Third Row: Margaret Jones, Nancy Garrett, Martha Minter, Doris Slaughter, Daphne Newton. Fouith Row: Ray Barker, Tom Mar tin, Everette Bowles, Milton Wray, Bobby Starling, Albert Lees, Vernon Wyatt, Dennis Marlow, James Burchill, Tommy Dickinson Willard Barker Fifth Row: Kenneth Johnston, Glen Hairfield, Maxwell Kendall, Nelson Fanes, Tommy Jones, Lynwood Riddle, Neal Gauldin. Page Forty-two THE AXTONIAN SIXTH GRADE Sponsor . . Mrs. Fannie Hairfield First Row: Melvin Hankins, Marshall Garrett, Ralph Moore. Second Row: Victor Flanagan, Sanimie Patterson, Oscar Stephens, Paul Agee, Billy Stegall, Raleigh Robertson, Albert Compton, William Prilliman, Billy Robertson. Third Row: Lois Hairfield, Dolly Rumley, Bettie Durham, Margaret Gravely, Margaret Moore, Betty Lou Manning, Dorothy Dickinson. Fourth Row: Gladys Tuck, Frankie Roach, Jeanette Ferris, Erva Kidd, Gladys Gravely, Shirley Davis, Mary Starling, Jessie Gauldin, Sarah Still, Ima Joe Mooi’e. Front: Don McDaniel Absent: Paul Brooks, Landon Wingfield, Claude Riggan, Doyle Carter, Larry Holly, Edgar Still, Roger Lees, David Wyatt, Lorene Wyatt, Barbara Ray, Maxine Coleman, Vonia Hodges, Ronald Mountcasel, Randolph Arrington. Page Forty-three THE AXTONIAN FIFTH GRADE Sponsors Mrs. Lucille West Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell First Row: Leonard Motley, Frank Payne, Vance Pendleton, Joe Pruitt, George Wingfield, Carl Matthews, Cecil McDonald. Second Row: William Carter, Reid Barker, Joseph Hankins, Clarence Ashby, Loyd Walls, David Law, Ronald Jones. Third Row: Juanita Hankins, Maxine Johnston, Ruby Joyce, Ernestine Flippen, Virginia Anderson, Abbie Gauldin, Wenonah McVay, Estelle Huff, Dorothy Joyce, Evelyn Wilson, Janice Wyatt, Ruby Guthrie Fourth Row: Clifton Clark, Nancy Billings, Evadell Flannagan, Lorene McBride, Dorothy Steagall, Eunice McDaniel, Ethel Brown, Ann Patterson, Kay Thompson, Helen Lawrence, Roslyn Lawrence, Herbert Roach, Andrew Brown. Front Row: Jame s Barrow, Jack Richardson, Donald Joyce, Douglas Barker, Calvin Barker. Page P ' orty-four THE AXTONIAN FOURTH GRADE Sponsor Miss Ethel Wright Top Row: Leonard Wyatt, Garland Slaughter, J. C. Martin, Jr., Otis Johnson, Philip Winn, Owen Dickinson, Leon McMillian. Second Row: Jerry Prillaman, Charles McGuire, James McGuire, Jason Carter, George Earles, Leon Smith, Venable Carrington, Louis McDonald. Third Row: Alline Clark, Mary Wilson, Clara Rogers, Mary Kendall, Louise Wilson, Janet Marlowe. Fourth Row: Roberta Barker, Margaret Riddle, Elizabeth Wall, Kate Marshall, Nancy Earles, Deane Lynch, Barbara Moore. Fifth Row: Estelle Salmons, Barbara Carter, Naomi Barrow, Edna Wilson, Anne Richardson, Nancy McBride, Nancy Jones, Betty Carter, Florence Wishon, Mary Ann Riddle. Sixth Row: Evelyn Pruitt, Edna Harris, Mary Overton, James Overton, Shirley McNeeley, Carolyn Moran, Betty Payne. Absent: Lucille Harbour, Clay Wilson, Marshall Gregory Page Forty-five ww i THE AXTONIAN THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE Sponsor Mrs. Irma M. Hurd Toj) Row: Wilford Harris, Jack Holland, Irvin Hairfield. Second Row: Bobby Carter, Clyde Riddle, Neal Minter, Leonard Eanes, Joseph McMillon. Third Row: Irvin Allen, Ray Davis, Jack Crowder, Martin Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Marvin McDaniel. Fourth Row: Irene Higgs, Bertha Glidwell, Geneva Jones, Shirley Johnston, Rachel Eanes, Nellie Wingfield, Joyce Brame, Annie Harris. Fifth Row: Ethel Dalton, Lucille Barker, John Gallagher, Nancy Minter, Lessie Bennett, Maryline Haley, Annie Mae Barker, Violet Barker, Annie Mae Glidwell. Sixth Row: Carlton Riddle, Guy Moses, Russell Ferris, Robert Overton, Lewis Jones, Wayne Brown, Jack Billings, James Hairfield, Jack Agee, Fred Mason, Lois Mabes. Absent: Thomas Eanes, Wayne Riggan, Agnes Fallin, Raymond Mercer, Doris Ray, Gwendolyn Mountcastle. Page h orty-fiix THE AXTONIAN THIRD GRADE Sponsor Mrs. Nellie Haley (left to right) Top Row; Otha Taylor, Lynn Minter, Robert Thornton, Bobby Tavenner, Bobby Lee Wilson, Jimmie Brooks, Eddie Wyatt. Second Row: Jewell Gillispie, Nannie Mae Moxley, Glenda Roach, Joanne Dirguid, Betty Ruth Kidd, Doris Patterson, Edna Wilson. Third Row: Kathleen Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Peggie Harris, Barbara Manning, Jean Hankins, Virginia Guthrie, Marie Parrish, Peggy Earles. Fourth Row: Margie Flippin, Janie Bowles, Fern Knight, Nancy McGuire, Capatola Gauldin, Helen Gravely, Doris McGuire, Dorothy Wilson, Shirley Wilson. Bottom Row: Edward Wilson, William Murphy, David Wilson, William Thomas, Posie Roach, Jr., Harold McGuire, Eugene Eanes, Jerry Holley, Vernell Cassada, Douglas Lawrence, James Harris, Grover Barker. Absent; Katherine Bailey, Arthur Wright, Arlene Wells, Janice Wilson, Mary Roberts, Clyde Merriman, Loyd Barker, Thomas Roach. Page Forty-seven THE AXTONIAN SECOND GRADE Sponsors Mrs. W. A. Hawley I Carita R. Gravely First Row; Lewis Agee, Claude Wilson, Ernest Wilson, Buddie Rogers, Joey Scales, Billy McNeely, Wayne Garrett, LaVon Overton, George Huff. Second Row; Bobby Joyce, Herbert Davis, Walter Watkins, Billy Wilson, Roy Kallam, Samuel Bell, Danny Moran, Richard Hodges. Third Row; Donald Haley, Freddie Hayden, Jackson Nester, Wayne Barrow, Billy McBride, Melvin Martin, Oscar Taylor. Fourth Row; Linda Reynolds, Sarah Lynch, Nancy Lawrence, Carole Minter, Josetta Harris, Catherine Manning, Irene Clark. Fifth Row; Ada Brown, Nancy Wilson, Sallie Salmam, Ramona Hankins, Peggy Shelton, Alice Walls, Shirley Lovell, Loretta Barker, Eveadell Harbour. Sixth Row; Catherine Dalton, Polly Davis, Nancy Bowles, Loretta Bonham, Louise Wilson, Carol Ashby, Frances Still, Ann Pruitt, Patsy Roach, Dorothy Lawrence, Frances Roark. Seventh Row; Melvin Bray, Billy Norman, Harold Taylor. Absent; Janet McDonald. Page Forty-eight THE AXTONIAN FIRST GRADE (left to right) Sponsors Mrs. Woodall ) Mrs. Hawley First Row: David Wilson, Cecil Richardson, Roosevelt Compton, Harry Barker, Roy Dalton, Lewis Powell, Gary Roach, James Glidewell. Second Row: Ronald Overton, Wayne Minter, Luke Slaughter, Jackie Mabe, Gerry Quirk, Daniel Hundley, McDaniel Wingfield, Larry Barker. Third Row: Bobby McNeely, Larry Talbert, Harold Carter, Wm. Compton, Woodrow Johnston, Billy Ray Agee, Robert Manning, A. J. Hankins, Bobby Carter. Fourth Row: Roger McBride, Lindley Tate, Carl Barrow, Herman Minter, Thomas Mason, Franklin Thomas, Pete Jones, Carroll Wright, Davis Hankins. Fifth Row: Ada Moore, Edna Roark, Mona Kendall, Charlotte Hankins, Dolly Barker, Lois Haley, Janice Wyatt, Brooksie Haley. Sixth Row: Jane Walls, Faye Minter, Lelia Wilson, Elece Davis, Mildred Harris, Eloise Roach, Mary F. Holland, Frances Wilson. Seventh Row: Joann Gravely, Betty Compton, Bernice Bray, Jean Patterson, Mildred Agee, Lorella Slayton, Joyce Wilson, Peggy Pendleton, Lucille Riddle. Betty Salmons, Loretta Marshall, Dora Powell, Anita Faye Overton, Virginia Wilson. Eighth Row: Doris Glidewell, Mattie Barker, Virginia Barker, June Harris, Shelba Barrow, Jay McVay. Page Forty-nine Daze Doins SEPTEMBER 6 — It started all over again. Behold two new men on the faculty. 7 — “Oh what a day!” “May I take seven subjects ” “No, there are only six class periods.” 8 — In classes students lose their fear of Messrs. Long and Tavenner. 15 — Boys get ready for balls and bats with organization of Athletics Association. 21 — Seniors elect class officers. 27 — S. C. A. is organized. Everyone is getting ready for Community Fair; girls bake pies; boys put up booths. 28 — Citizens vie with one another for prize at A. C. F. and eat Brunswick stew. OCTOBER 1 — Mr. Long’s new schedule in force. What a scramble! 2 — Tickets dis- tributed for Danville Fair. 5 — One senior lost! Beatrice Bur-nette joins the Matri- monial ranks. 10 — It is school day at Danville Fair; many are absent. 12 — Photog- rapher from Richmond at Axto ' n — our beauty struck! 15 — Inter-school basketball games begin; sad returns! 31 — Halloween, a quiet night on Axton hill. NOVEMBER 1 — Senior forum discusion on government control of medical care. 10 — Seniors debate V. H. L. subject in chapel. 11 — P. T. A. program “Bobby’s Thanks- giving” by sixth grade. 24 — Seniors settle on parts for senior play, “Three Days of Grade”. 26 — School closes for Thanksgiving holidays with joyful goodbyes! DECEMBER 1 — Practice on senior play begun. 8 — Gloomy day; two accidents happen to seniors! 13 — Good luck day! Senior play goes oyer with many laughs at “Aunt Kate”. 14 — Seventh grade P. T. A. program, “The Christmas Story”. 21 — Seniors have Christmas party in senior room. You should have seen Miss Norvell’s surprise at her gift! 22 — School closes for Christmas. JANUARY 6 — Juniors crowd in to share home room with seniors. 20 — Reviews remind us of what is coming. 27-31 — Exams., exams, and more exams.! FEBRUARY 1 — Rev. Hawley brings Rev. Pollard of Fieldale to conduct assembly. 2 — Hollywood man makes movie of entire school. 3 — Fiddlers’ Convention brings music and loads of fun! 10 — Freshman girls give assembly program, “Exposition of Li- brary Books”. 13 — “Henry County Senior Day” at Fieldale. Oh, the bumpy road traveled in getting there! 17 — Show in assembly — “Early Adventure Days”. MARCH 3 — Freshmen honor seniors with program in assembly. 4 — Bobby and Eddy Martin give sports program and biblical pictures; seven win testaments. 5 — another picture, “The Young in Heart”. 6 — Invitations for commencement arrive; seniors must be serious. 11 — Picture of “Axton High, 1947” shown at P. T. A. 17 — “Raven’s First Wife” and other monologues by freshmen in assembly. 18 — Juniors dignified by arrival of 1938 class rings. 20 — Freshmen group of H. E. Club enter- tain seniors. Oh, what a feed the seniors enjoyed! 25 — Spelling match in assembly. 27 — Glen Thomson gives scientific demonstration of airplane movements in as- sembly. 28 — Snow, snow, snow! Three buses do not arrive; school closes early. 31 — “Our Town”, last long picture show at school for the year. APRIL 1 — 1000 trees planted by Agriculture Classes in the morning; first baseball game in afternoon with Brosville; April Fool Day passes with many laughs! 3 — Community songs led by Mrs. Turner in assembly. 4 — Easter holidays begin. 8 — back to school for two months. Spring in the air! Everyone is playing on the campus at physical ed. period. 11 — P. T. A. program “Western Scenes.” 12 — Sophomores recreation group entertain seniors in H. E. cottage. 18 — F. F. A. and F. H. A. Banquet in cafeteria rooms. 19 — Annual goes to press. Three girls attend Latin Tournament at Stratford College. 23 — Report cards, a warning. Six more weeks of studying. MAY 1 — May Day. 21 — Mrs. Turner’s music recital. 24 — Junior-Senior picnic at Fairy- stone Park. 30 — Exams. JUNE 1 — Baccalaureate s ermon. 4 — Class night and graduation sheepskins! Page Fifty COMPLIMENTS OF C. W. HOLT CO. “Smart Apparel for Men and Women MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF CAPITAL CUT-RATE STORE Drug Supplies Toilet Goods Books — Records — Music MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF LEA-LEWIS FURNITURE CO., INC. “Anything for your home” DANVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF H.P. 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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF MOTLEY LUMPKIN FURNITURE CO. ‘‘See IIS for your furniture ' needs” 229 Main St. DANVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF WOODY FURNITURE CO. 107 Jones Street Dial 3230 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF BLANCHE’S SHOPPE INC. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF MARTINSVILLE HARDWARE CO., INC. COMPLETE LINE OF HARDWARE AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES “Pittsburgh Paints and Varnishes” Dial 3262 Main Street Page Fifty-six COMPLIMENTS OF HOOKER’S FEED AND GRAIN STORE MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF McKEE FUNERAL HOME, INC MartmsviUe’s Original Funeral Home 29 Broad Street Telephone 4170 24 HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE DeSHAZO LUMBER COMPANY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Best Wishes To All CLAUDE S. TURNER MARTINSVILLE CREAMERY CO. Page Fifty-sevcK COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF HENRY COUNTY FAGG’S DRUG STORE FURNITURE COMPANY “On The Square” MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Dial 5265 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF BYRD’S FIRESTONE STORE CENTRAL VIRGINIA’S FINEST JEWELERS SINCE 1916 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA 11 Bridge St. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF ATKINS GLOBMAN’S “Style Center For Men” Thomas Jefferson Hotel “The Store That’s Always Busy” MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF PRILLAMAN’S UNITED CASH MARKET DEPARTMENT STORE MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Fifty-eight COMPLIMENTS OF STUDEBAKER COMPANY Studehaker Trucks cmd Cars Telephone 3374 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPANY MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF EFIRD’S DEPARTMENT STORE DANVILLE, VIRGINIA Efird’s and the entire personnel wish the graduation class of 1947 success through life. Page Fifty-nine COMPLIMENTS OF DRAPER’S BARBER SHOP “Oldest and Best” Shackelford Building MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF S. J. RICHARDSON APPLIANCE CO. Kelvinator Home Appliances “On The Square” Phone 2404 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF SALE KNITTING COMPANY, INC. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF AMERICAN DRY CLEANERS 706 Bridge St. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF VIRGINIA DRY CLEANERS Phone 3102 946 Starling Ave. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF HUDSON MOTOR COMPANY MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF PARKE’S BAKERY Phone 9191 219 E. Main Street MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF MAIN STREET BARBER SHOP F. J. H. S. Plaster, Mgrs. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Sixty COMPLIMENTS OF L F REPAIR COMPANY AUTO WRECKING SERVICE Dial 8254 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF LESTER LUMBER COMPANY MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF TUGGLE FLOWER SHOP MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF W. J. HOLLAND’S SERVICE STATION GROCERIES — AND — CANDIES Across from High School AXTON, VIRGINIA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS 1947! No doubt you have learned that good grooming plays an important part in your lives We hope you will remember us For Style — For Quality — For Value GERMAN DANVIlii’S BIST ST9RC Page Sixty-one COMPLIMENTS OF BELK-LEGGETT COUNTY-CITY COMPANY LAUNDRY CORP. Congratulates The Graduates MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA and Undergraduates Phone 2101 Wishing Them Every Success in Coming Years DRY CLEANING Danville’s Shoppmg COLD STORAGE Center COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF PIEDMONT C. P. KEARFOTT SON TRUST “Your Faithful Druggist Since 1881” BANK Dial 3144 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Page Sixty-two PICTURES WERE MADE BY W. R. Thompson Co. Dial 2-3645 Dial 3-0870 Individual and Group Photos School Records Photos 209-11-13 Hull Street Richmond, Virginia COMPLIMENTS OF POINTERS MEN SHOP DANVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF GEO. T. WINN SON General Merchants BUY AXTON, VIRGINIA UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS Parjc Sixty-three Page Sixty-four