Belmont High School - Clarion Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

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t 1 ww T' 1 'T-1- r,jy'-n.ifv . -rhilzl 1 'gfnv c'r 4. -. of A ' 1 , ' ' . f T .5 4 I I T H E C I. A H I U ' -if V I , LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Q We. the Senior Class of 1939-40 of Belmont High School, being sound in body and memory. and realizing the uncertainty of our future careers and nearby approach of our departure. do make and declare this our last will and testament. ARTICLE I ' 'Y ' ITELI. We give and bequeath to our superintendent, Mr. Sisk, our heartiest gratitude and ourf deepest verence. ' - , 'Q . ITEM 2. To our principal, Mr. Neal, we leave our sincere atfectidn and the whole unlimited wealth' of our eternal memory. L - ' ITEM 3. To our dear faculty we bequeath all the amazing knowledge and startling .iiformution that we , have furnished them from time to time in our various examination papers. g V ., , HKTICLE II . Q, -' ITEM 1.' I, Thomas Williams, do will and bequeath my ability to play football to George Hooker so that 74' we may have a star next year. I b , ITEM 2. I, John Rhinehardt, do will and bequeath my low voidt to Thomas Ellington and Nel Brown. ITEM 3. I, Theron Tate, do leave my ability to worlg, cliemistry problems 'to' Asa Cowden and Ray V Warren, because I really know how.- ' b Mg , V ig. ITEM 4. I, Ralph Smith, do will and bequeath my ability as a public speaker,to James Ratchford and T is Millard Barefoot, because I'm planning to begin a new profession soon. A , - - ITEM 5. I,,Eloise Ewing, will,my Old Maid qualities to Martha Harris, because I have other ideas. .iii ' ITEM 6. I, James Burnette, leave my knowledge of traffic rules to Hugh Ratchford so that he may .A ll always be a successful driver. 1- ,gi I: , ' T Q' M ITEM 7. I, Harry Stowe, do will my'-Strong admirati. imnzgwlra Pack, and I'm really serious. 'Wil L ITEM 8. I, Thelma Smith, do will my place in the ol ry ' Eli Long. ., A . 'f i ITEM 9. I, Maggie Lee Thrower, do will and bequeath my senior superiority to Catherine Abernathy if Ind Shuford Glover, because I no longer need, it. v az' ' dm 1, -.61 I 1. . t ii' ITEM 10. I, C. W. Sim do leave se in the sixth eriod tu 'hall to R' ar Crosb in 1 hopes that it win benefit hir: .iifie than it tiff' mei P 5 y '- , 3P 'Ph T gf Y4., ,- j if ITEM ll I, William Haney, do will and bequeath my businesslike attitudejo Archiep Stowe. ,,, - , mi ITEM 12. I, J. C. Moore, leave my goodwlooks 'to Stewa:lti'QQocft'in the hopes that he'willsnam-8 tm . frltlllil. wg . ', i ' ITEM 13. I, B. J. Sigman, do leave my genior yledtlle to' ?'Craig and Riyi Glrdhphoping that. it will not be too complicated for them. N '- 5 , gn 3 ,P ' . , y. t 7 ' A . . . ' ITEM 14. ,I, Milton Sparks, do wilfmd lkgueatlifmygplefspnt disposition tee Marjorie Strottpe, because lr, I'm really tired of it. 1, ' taffffg t ...L l A ji ' .p . ITEM 15. I, Mildred Tate, do will to Alma Gronef' xy ,zflhistibltionn 'fl . t' 1 ff 'I' 'x ITEM 16. I, Ruth Linberger, do. will and bequeath my allilifju tfda iAbbey boys tli my lilflfg Betty, 47,2 in hopes vthat she will be mo're successful than I ,have been, Q-,JIQ , , Q 'i '- , J '. I-'W o lg. 1 ITEM 17. I, Warren ReddieH'leave my ability to get outag ff, 'ght plactsjito Bobgy'.Cddwell. gi ' ' 3 'af' . ITEM 18. I, Ruby Wise, do will and bequeathigiy long A Q. foils-'to Viyginia BllWtll'so-.that she ' ' X' will have a few more to bite. e, KJ .Qt A 24. N A N -1- 5. 7. ' - D im.. 19. 1, Reid F.mdefbufk,,d0 win my satanic al'ffluy,wq.Hmy mira ,so time pe may develop I into a good athlete. , ,L 1 - , , 'P . -' ' . M ' ITEM 20. I, Sara Kennedy. leave my make-up bei .tzinwillene ood and' Mule Swangon. ' ITEM 21. I, Barbara Mingis, dowill my studioup way, to ii ' A N , 'Qtr A ITEM 22. I, Dallas -Lee, do. will my musicnlrttletto A3881 Sloiws- ' i , 7 ' ITEM 23. I, Evelyn Conrad, do will my abili y' A get along with hniome bdys to Lorena Warren Q1- , 1 A and Marilyn West. - P f 4 1. ' . I 'Q - ' ' ITEM 24. I, Pearlee Vickery, do will my ability to understand bookkeeping' to Marvin Billard and Graham Blackwood, because I hear they like thQ subject. Y ' . - ITEM 25. I, Paul Ilingerfelt, do will my ability tg get a.-conversation, started to Helen Turner and William Caskey. ' 1 , . l '. ITEM 26. I, Ralph Johnson, do will and bequeath. vlplace as senior class president to! Ferrell Nixon' ITEM 27. I, W. L. Armstrong, do will my supply of iokes to' John Crosby, hoping he will inake the . right use of them. - 'l T' . I ' , ITEM 28: I, Virginia Van Pelt, do will m few remaining b ks, notebooks, and, short pencils B ' ' .55 Clyde Muse to be used in adding to his store of knowledge. A Q i ' 7 A 'bf' ITEM 29. I, Jack Orren, do will and bequeath my love of footbal -to H. 'If Stoyd I ' ' ,, ITEM 30. I, Price Featherston, do will my habit of locking up 'ilnitors to Jimmie H erty. ' . ' ,-V ITEM 31. I, Elizabeth Armstrong, leave my sense of humor to Hiwathia .I-Iaigler agd' elen Hnrtgrove, ' . because I'm beginning to get serious. ,, ' .. ' 4 .1 , ' IT!!! 32. I, -Kenneth G , do will my ability to jitterburg to Rn Bowen, 'with ,tim request that he - use it regularly during th h period in the cafeteria. . ' ITEM,33. I, Jack ' equeath my neektie to R. G. Watkins, because I'm going to work., f ga' ITEM 34. I, Willie c narew, do will and bequeath my bus driver's privilege to come to class at any L hour of the day to Carl Smith and Hugh Jones. ' ITEM 35. I, J. C. Stowe, do will my ability to make, excuses to Bobby Grier and Calvin Johnson. ITEM 36. I, H. P. Stowe, do will and bequeath my reputation for bei cheerful to J. P. Johnson. 1. Ashlmu 37. I, Anna Wilson Teeter, do willtfvxy monitorial duties to R331 Beattie and Mary Katherine J E ' strong. . ' L. ' ' - ef- . 'ITEM 38. I: Lawrence Sparks, do will and bequeath my irresistible charm' to Rachel Hanna and FILHIIH z, Hardin, because if seems I can't keep it all. b 4- ITEM 39. I, Julia Dickson, do will 'my plabe in the band to Leonard Cherry.. . -.f , ITEM 40. I, Lorene Honeycutt, hereby leave my position as cheer leaderff Jacqueline Hortoh andfti , Lolamae Stanley,-ibecause it takes a big mouth. , ' 1 ITEM 41. I, Robert Coren, do will and bequeath my position as guard on the football squad to Kenneth Tate. f, ITEM 42. I, Ralph Armstrong, do will and bequeath my success in winkinfft all the girls to John A .., Peche and Carson Burns. at ' . W5 T. i 1' Page Twenty-two 4 A Q ' i s J NINETEENHUNDREDAN..Df1FioRTY 'Q i I A I .t 2.4. I i f -:. 4 sfaznamfltor. , QA'-51.12-3-isa.-., uv.. 2 1 I g.c4.JA uf2K.m

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TH UPERLATIVES E CLAHIUN RALPH ARMSTRONG Mos! Handsome H. P. STOWIE Most Polite B. J. SIOMAN Most Likely IO Succeed JAMES CLARK Most Accomplished RUTH LINIQBISROISR Prettiest THOMAS WILLIAMS Most Original W. L. ARMSTRONG WI'!!iest GWENDOLYN LONDON Most Friendly FAYI3 ROBINSON Most Dignified Page Twenty-one iNINETEEN HUNDRED AND FORTY

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vi, V it -'2 'i 'fiV'7 ,' i'tV'Gj1'1,'f ' X - -, -f rr . I . 'pi 2 '- ,g,. ,,-g wrfei- .g,,,,Q ., r . - Q we 1 , ,.- .. t mxiwh tr , A. f THE CVLARIU A ITEM 43. I, Maurine Phillips, do will my love for studying to Othelia Baker and Eva Rhodes, with the requestthat it be divided equally between them. ITEM 44. I, Edward Morrow, do will my love for baseball to Wallace Tyser and Willis Hargett. ITEM 45. I, Gwendolyn London, do will my place in the dramatic club to Marjorie Raytield and Lillie Mae Rhyne. C ITEM 46. I, George Wilson, do will and bequeath my candid camera to Geneva Ownbey and Bernice after. ITEM 47. I, Anna Belle Rockett, do will my quiet voice and manners to Gertrude Parker and Lucy Perry. ' . ITEM 48. I, Helen Moss, do will my attractiveness to Betty Bradshaw, because I won t be needing it any longer. , V . 'ITEM -.1 ' Ella Kate N? . ..' 2 ITEM 49. I, Nadine Perkins, do will and bequeath my love for all hoys to Pauline Clorlinger and Kelley, because I ,have found one to love. , 50. I,,.Harriet Haftison, do will and bequeath my place on the annual staff to Yvonne Phillips and Corrie Mgillsh. ' .- ITEM n. 51. . Coolidge Ballard, do will'my position as sports beditor oi The Spy to James Southers. ' I think he can till this place. ' , - ' , , ITEM 52. I, James Clark, will' my latest original play to Donald Moose and Mar' Cash. ITEM 53. I. Velma Armstrongfdo will and bequeath to Margaret Abernethywtynsenior dignity and supertiuous airs. ' 4 - fi ITEH 54. I, Ralph Sitton, will and bequeath to E. D. Maynard my courteous ways, together with my size argl height. . K. . ITEM-55. I, Myra Katherine Stowe, do will to Bonnie Chapman and Edith Hartness my ability to play basketball, Because we must have a teaifr - ITEM 56. I. Edna Lawrence, will my carefree attitude to Beulah mae Dillard and' Madge OfDaniel, because I'm beginning to lea n. . ITEM 57. I, Helen VI?-rQht, dp will and bequeath my bloije locks to Dorothy Ramsey ani! Miriam ,Stewart. x I ITEM 58. ' I, Mildred! Summitt, do will my fondness for! writing notes in study hall to Lodema Lutz. . ' 1 ITEM 59. I, Welley Edwardgdo wi? afw uf my curls to Bill Ellen - ' ITEM 60. I, Carl'Digeuhart, do wll 'and bequeath my artistic temperament to Billy Stowe and Robert Lexviiq, ' If 4 'Q .ITEM 61: I, Paul Summerlin, do will my beaigiful voice to Charles Laye in hopes that he win make a singer..- Q . ,r , ITEM' 6Zf Iwhnlinei Stowe, do will and bequeath my 'popularity to lily Mae Hope. ITIM.,63f I, Mocha Smith, do will to Dorothy Helms my love for school. ,. I ' , . L, Mildred Sattertield, doAl'and bequeath tp Louise Stewart my ability to write Qsayg Q ' with b me 'forxr success. ' 1 ' ITU! SIQI. J.' . Goins, do.Yill ind beiheatb my love ,of making book reports to Dorothy Dixon. -in fin. I Mildred. Helms, ebvetni- pmfirmbldssedr ig the auditorium fd Robert Hdvis to be usa'dy3!I-g assatbly prqrams. X ' - vt A V '. ,M . , ' KITEM' 67. ,I, Broadus Gordon, do w th typing class to B. B. bhsham. , I Igpiu 68. I, ThJihas'Smith. do min bequeath 'my special privilege of reservinir seats on the .LW school us to Thurmgn RiQei'staff, ho ' Will always have'a lfretty girl to sit beside hini. , g 'K ' '. ,,r'I'ElQ169eItgI, 5 hrBe-Stydti leave I :il ability to Irvini 'rett and Ray Lawing. . i K-'ITEM .701 'IQ ' e Mt W' 'L .5 ' l nd ' 'ue h m abilit 'talk across the aisle to Mozelle ' Cherryqbegugsefb qfstvdinwlfsu -- V 1 ' ofhlgdtgp-iii, y ' it V , .-1135, ' 'alll i. l w slg iffr I tx I my Devious and 'seserved attitude to Mary Elizabeth Beat!! ' ' rs , . .?,iL,, ' fy , 3 'r I1-EM 7ZlHi?ShraQlonF ' VTX' ' t reb, Sarah Robinson my abibty to win H. H. to be used in her's:ni yeas. ,Q 2- , V ' ' ITEM I,.Eunice Presley, vw 'Viequeuth my very quiet ways to Margaret Dellinger. J ITE? I, 'Fdye Roljinsonf ddlefve fy' quiet, diligent' efforts in my studies .to Oleta Fisher.and .. uauita is .' I ' ' I Vi, gt . V I ITEM 75. 'I, ,Violet I-I lton, will and bihtitehth my swebt temper and impulsive natu-e to Inez Greene. 1 ITEM 76. I. Ellen'-Waite. do will all my A's to, Dorothy Helms tq help-become a senior more quickly. ITEM' 77. I, MareeiBarnes, def will and bequeath some of mydingtristiegibllity to Carl Hawn. ITEM 78. I, Zettie Causby, dq leave my atiiectionate mannerfto Johpqye Kiucom. ITEM 79. E I, Ruby Henderson? do will and bequeath my active imagirqdon to Violet Fields. ' ITEM '80. I, Bobbie Carsxi, do will and bequeath my winning personality to Marjorie McCumbee. ITEM 81. I, Louise,,Aut ', do will my seat in the English class to Daniel Duncan, and I hope it will benefit hit greatfy. ' ITEM 82. I. 'Grace Burch, do will and bequeath my splendid aspirations to Jack Lawing. ITEM 83. I, Alice Clark, do will my attractiveness and gracefulness to Gatha Mae McCarn. ,G . ITEM 84. I, Rebecca Dameron. do will and bequeath my love of Reader's Digest to Charles Hinsonf' ITEM 85. IQ Vivian Drake, bequeath my place in the debating club to Rachel Ferguson. fs ITEM 86. f I, Bleeka Ferguson. do will and bequeath my desire for knowledge to Sarah Duncanf ITEM 87. I. Mildred Hovis. hereby leave my knowledge of French verbs to Madeline Nichols. ITEM 88. I. Elizabeth lluffstetler, do will and bequeath' my supply of wise cracks to Juanita Ramsey. - ITEM 89. I. 'Helen Harper. do leave my appreciation of assembly programs 'to Paulllatchford, because I seldoin have -the opportunity to attend. . l'TEM,9O. Igl!len'HaTwelR do bequeath my diligent efforts in studies to Elliott Goins. 'ITEM 91. I.- Edsel Huffstetler, do will and bequeath my ability to be funny to Frank Horsley, because mxiattituds it changing. - . 5 ITM: 92. I, Charles McKnight, leave the worn out zipper on my school sweater to Frank Beaty. By playing with it when talkiilg tn the girls, he will be aliq to keep his nerves calm. ' ' ' ITEli 93. I. Jimmie Lou Reed, leave my territiic typing speed to Mary Jo Bumgardner. . .' ' Signed, sealed, and delivered. ' ' ' W' ' I ' Tnouas WILLIAMS. Senior Class Lawyer. ' WITNEssEs: Ma. PAUL H. NEAL l I Ma. WILLIAM Guy FEIRELL Nixon -'S Page Twenty-three V W Tie' if- ' Q1 . q::t.,,swIN'E l'i EEN HUNDRED AND .FOR , , .V. ,- ' fs Dfw. N1 , ' G 'I r A. ,J .Q I r m 1 'I JA H 3 f 5- .e W I -.2 Ay FJ 1. -31 Pi ' .l Il iw ,egg v--T ' 1 V 4 .e vt. , .N .Q ., ,5- I..-it 4. f... rp' . 1 1-V 1 ,ff :Q ., I ' V gif' W -11 .xi -.Qi T Y ' -'Hd I -ii I