Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1947 volume:

1 ■ i ■ ■ ■ : i ; 1 . ' ' ' ' ' - - ■ ■ ■ % i mm, i w,- mmm PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1947 will be remembered as a class of varied characteristics. Your class is the first to have Ex-Service Men enrolled as graduates. This class has felt the full force of the strain of war, as well as the difficult situation brought about by an acute shortage in teaching personnel. As freshmen in the fall of 1943, our nation was in the titantic struggle with the forces of Hitler and the Japanese war lords. As you graduate in the spring of 1947, our nation is going through a most difficult period of readjustment. The world you will know will be different from the world of yester- day. Intelligence and consecrated devotion to high ideals will be de- manded of you. More than ever will man need to really think. The postwar era will present many fabulous opportunities to mount a social and economic merry go round which leads to nowhere. There will also be many real opportunities to render service of lasting value. It will be your task to clearly think through the different and difficult situations confronting you. One of the lessons, I trust, you have learned in your school career is the power to think and analyze a difficult situation. This trait will certainly be needed in the years ahead. You will carry with you our best wishes in whatever situation you find yourselves. ' Tis life, whereof our nerves are scant, Oh life, not death, for which we pant; More life, and fuller, that I want. — Tennyson. 2 DEDICATION MISS MATTIE GA1NEY SEVERAL years ago we were fortunate in having a woman come to our school as Math Teacher, who proved to be a friend to all of us and who was ready to listen to our troubles as well as our triumphs. In her, each member of the student body felt as if he had a helper to give advice and offer suggestions that would help him out of his difficulties. To Miss Mattie L. Gainey, for her faithful efforts in classroom teaching, we dedicate this Volume of the Tatler. Senior Class 1947. 3 SENIOR CLASS SONG Tonight we leave Benson High With memories we hold dear. And as we strive to win our future goals We will not fear. We ' ll not forget the happiness here at school Nor all the love and guidance shown us by our teachers. A great love will never be; The war has ended and peace has come again to the world, We have endured the sacrifice with grace and loyalty. We leave our Alma Mater with kindest thoughts, and take our place with those whose purpose is, To honor those they love and also to save all mankind. 4 FACULTY Lejt to right: Miss Margaret Lassiter, English, Geography ; Mrs. Smith, English, French; Miss Gainey, Math, Latin: Mr. Boyd, Science, Coach. Mrs. Fish, Home Economics: Miss Sasser, Eighth Grade; Mrs. Wiggtns, Eighth Grade. 5 GRADE MOTHERS AND FATHER Left to right: Mrs. Paul Johnson, Kyle V. Stephenson. Mrs. L. L. Levinson MASCOTS Sue Lawhorn, C. M. Blackman, Jr. 6 HISTORY OF CLASS When we as freshmen entered high school four years ago, we had to adjust ourselves to many changes in our school life. The three minutes allowed us between classes to get to our rooms seemed almost unreason- able, and it was quite awhile before the halls were clear of late students going to their classes. Our homeroom teacher was Mrs. S. Nordon, a small but determined teacher. Our genius that year was Katharine Gaskins, who won the prize, awarded by Mr. Whittington for making the best grades in the freshman class. Another school year gave us the pride of saying we were sophomores. Our subjects that year were more complicated especially algebra; but with cooperation and hard work with our teacher, Miss Gainey, who also was our homeroom teacher, we managed to pull through. Our gem of our sophcmore class was Margaret Vaughan, who won the prize as the best all around girl. In 1945 we entered our Junior year with a class of only twenty-seven students. Many of the friends entering high school with us had enlisted in service and others had married. Although ours was a small class, having Miss Gainey again for our homeroom teacher helped us to obtain our spotlight in the activities of Benson High. The outstanding event during our Junior year was the Junior-Senior banquet, an occasion, which I ' m sure all present thoroughly enjoyed. The Junior winning the Whittington prize for showing greatest im- provement in grades and sportsmanship was Ermaline Register. At last: our Senior year with only a few months until we have ac- complished cur goal. For our homeroom teacher we have one of the very best, Miss M. Lassiter, whom I ' m sure we will never forget A day to be remembered was Senior day at Chapel Hill. True to custom, it rained that day but in spite of getting wet we had a very nice time. Ermaline Register. 7 SENIOR CLASS Officers CLASS POEM By Laynell Penny As we reach the end Of our Senior year, We think of the things That we hold so dear. First of all, our teachers, To them we owe many debts, For their patience and kindness And examples they have set. Next, our parents Who are waiting to see What examples we will follow And what we will be. And now, our classmates Of whom we are very fond. But soon we must part And think of the years beyond. From these halls we ' ll soon depart And now we say good-bye But we ' ll never forget the memories Of old Benson High. To the future we ' ll look For the things of the best, In God we will trust For our happiness and success. 8 J. B. Benton, Jr. Interested in anything scientific including radios and films. Carol Byrd A cooperative likable guy in spite of his griping. Edna Coats A frank, petite girl who loves to play basketball. James Vance Creech Always has a good supply of jokes and fun. Rosalie Denning Everything anybody could hope for in a person, good disposition, and looks. Harmon Dixon He radiates enthusiasm and fills the air with sparkling wit. 9 SENIORS Jimmie Farmer An original personality with a nose jor news. Katherine Gaskins Outstanding in class activities and liked by all. J. E. Johnson Intelligent and likable with a modest personality. Paul Johnson, Jr. His bark is much worse than his bite. Charles Levinson His amiable disposition and good looks attract the fairer sex. Virginia McLamb A changeable girl with a gift of gob. Henry Morgan A quiet guy but a real friend. Ernestine Parrish Her friendliness and ability to get along with people have won her many friends. X JtAj jt.av £ Uk£ 10 SENIORS L. H. Parrish A small fellow who is especially liked by Betty. Laynell Penny She is very intellectual, and just a little bashful. Roy Penny A nice guy with a dry wit. Eloise Pleasant A cute popular girl with many friends. yf. ' fi ac at at - bocc Ruth Raynor A lively person with musical talent and athletic ability. Ermaline Register An intelligent, dependable, and friendly person. Mary Rose Smith Well dressed and neat with a smile for all. Annie Ruth Sorrell You can ' t help liking her as she ' s so friendly. 11 SENIORS Benton Stephenson A friendly, easy going fellow and a great lover of sports. Kyle Stephenson His good looks and friendliness make him a favorite among his friends. W. D. Stephenson He is always ready to please and a good friend to have around. Delores Stewart Can be serious or full of fun. Marguerite Tart Her ceaseless chatter and cheery disposition delight her many friends. Geraldine Wheeler A winsome personality and her favortie subject is Parlie ' i ? Gene Wheeler The type of guy who moves quietly but steadily forward. Earline Whittington A cute girl with pretty hair. 12 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT State of North Carolina County of Johnston Benson High School. Town of Benson We the class of ' 47, departing from this dear old building where we through these many years have gained our knowledge, declare this our last will and testament, leaving unto our successor our dearest and most beloved possessions here at Benson High School. Section I Article 1. To our parents our for everlasting love and appreciation, we wish to leave for their efforts in helping us to reach our goal. Art. 2. To Benson High School we leave our congeniality and our spirit of work, coopera- tion, and loyalty. Section II Article 1. To the faculty we leave our deepest and most sincere thanks for their continuous efforts to help us during our many trials and difficulties. Art. 2. To Principal Barefoot, who deserves more thanks and appreciation for the things he has done to make this day possible. Gerry Wheeler wishes to leave her love affairs to Edna Massad. Delores Stewart leaves that blue convertible to Alva Pearl Stewart. Marguerite Tart bequeaths her witty ways to Joan Neighbors. Harmon Dixon bequeaths his stuckup disposition to R. T. Critcher. Erline Whittington leaves her pretty hair to Algine Johnson. Annie Ruth Sorrell wishes to leave her giggles to Wilma Coats. L. H. Parrish wishes to leave his studying ability to Helen Pleasant. Rasolie Denning leaves her private affairs of certain boys to Jean Holmes. Henry Morgan wishes to leave his Courtin ' affairs to Jackie Porter. Roy Penny bequeaths his red curls to Kenneth Thornton. Katherine Gaskins wishes to leave her love and leave policy to Jane Royal. Ermaline Register wishes to leave her brilliant high ways to Marshall Thornton. Earnestine Parrish wishes to leave her faithfulness to a certain boy to Annie Ruth Martin. Benton N. Stephenson leaves his physique to Ranson Raynor. Eloise Pleasant leaves her sportsmanship to Rebecca Langdon. Mary Rose Smith wishes to leave those winning ways to Bobby Strickland. Laynelle Penny wishes to leave that way of always having her homework ready at all times to Milby Hall. Iva Lee Beasley bequeaths her knowledge of Economics to Theraldine Holmes. J. E. Johnson wishes to leave Ira Pleasant his musical ability. Charles Levinson wishes to leave the Mund ' s residence in Dunn to George Wilkins. Paul Johnson, Jr., wishes to leave to P. B. Johnson his ' 47 strip-down. Kyle Stephenson leaves his singing ability to Fate Barnes. Ruth Raynor leaves her secret phone calls to Bonnie Lynn Morgan. Virginia McLamb bequeaths her black curls to Genevieve Byrd. Jessie Belle Barbour leaves her ability to keep a crowd laughing to Mavis Barefoot. J. B. Benton, Jr., wishes to leave the office errands to Iswaine Stephenson. Jean Wheeler bequeaths the desk screw driver to W. J. Brady. James Vance Creech wishes to leave the poolroom to Jimmy Farmer. 13 Superlatives Quietest Girl, Laynelle Penny Quietest Boy, Henry Morgan Most Dignified Girl, Erlene Whittington Most Dignified Boy, Harmon Dixon Most Athletic Boy, Benton Stephenson Most Athletic Girl, Edna Lois Coats Cutest Girl, Eloise Pleasant Cutest Boy, J. E. Johnson Best Boy Sport, Carol Byrd Best Girl Sport, Erlene Whittington Friendliest Boy, James V. Creech Friendliest Girl, Ruth Raynor Most Original Boy, Paul Johnson, Jr. Most Original Girl, Jessie B. Barbour Smallest Boy, L. H. Parrish Smallest Girl, Edna Coats Most Courteous Boy, Jimmie Farmer Most Courteous Girl, Ernestine Parrish Most Studious Boy, Kyle Stephenson Most Studious Girl, Laynelle Penny Most Popular Boy, Charles Levinson Most Popular Girl, Catherine Gaskins Best All Around Girl, Ermaline Register Best All Around Boy, W. D. Stephenson Wittiest Girl, Jessie B. Barbour Wittiest Boy, Paul Johnson, Jr. Neatest Boy, Carol Byrd Neatest Girl, Mary Rose Smith Most Handsome Boy, Kyle Stephenson Prettiest Girl, Rosalie Denning Most Sarcastic Girl, Delores Stewart Most Flirtatious Boy, Benton Stephenson Most Flirtatious Girl, Iva Lee Beasley Most Conceited Boy, Harmon Dixon Most Conceited Girl, Edna Coats Most Dramatic Girl, Jessie B. Barbour Most Dramatic Boy, J. B. Benton Best Dressed Boy, Charles Levinson Best Dressed Girl, Eloise Pleasant Silliest Boy, Charles Levinson Silliest Girl, Geraldine Wheeler JUST IMAGINE: Anyone not making below a 2 on general science. Gerry Wheeler not looking up when she hears a certain Chrysler blow. A day passing without Jessie Barbour telling a joke. Eloise Pleasant not blushing when a certain boy is mentioned in class. Mr. Boyd having a quiet science class fifth period. Rosalie Denning missing a day without going up town after school. Paul Johnson, Jr., not inquiring about a certain senior girl when she is absent. Annie Ruth Sorrell liking White ' s ice cream. W. D. Stephenson as the bride and L. H. Parrish the groom in a womanless wedding. Marguerite Tart without her witty ways. J. E. Johnson with a guilty look. L. H. Parrish not sending notes across the room this year. Delores Stewart ' s one man policy. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF: Laynelle Penny missed the Honor Roll a month? Mr. Barefoot failed to give any home- work in Economics? Paul Jr. ' s strip down completely broken down? We had no drug store? Ermaline Register couldn ' t get library books to read? Catherine Gaskins missed a day of school? Ernestine Parrish missed see- ing Bus No. 19 come in, in the morning? Miss Lassiter left Benson? 14 TATLER STAFF Left to right: J. E. Johnson, Editor; Catherine Gaskins, Co-Editor; Rosalie Denning, Business Manager. Benton Stephenson. Assistant Business Manager; Kyle Stephenson, Advertising Manager. 15 PROPHECY Jessie Belle Barbour who was always so alert is employed in the Drug Store as a soda jerk. Iva Lee Beasley never saw a moment that was sad, has now become a wife which isn ' t at all bad. J. B. Benton who was our newspaper boy, now is an editor which is his joy. Carol Byrd, the president of the class, is being wanted by a cute little lass. We knew Edna Coats as a basketball player, now in her own universe she ' s much gayer. James Vance Creech who worked at the theater, now has shows of which he is the creator. Rosalie Denning the prettiest in the school, isn ' t going to be anybody ' s fool. Harmon Dixon a dentist always his aim, is now killing and drilling, oh, what a shame! Catherine Gaskins with a desire to be a beautician, is skilled and thrilled as a musician. J. E. Johnson a successful business man, for his children is making all the money he possibly can. Paul Johnson, Jr., a prosperous millionaire, sits back with his champagne with- out any care. Charles Levinson as neat as can be had as a lawyer is arguing like mad. Virginia McLamb a business course her choice, now as a stenographer works with dignity and poise. Henry Morgan is a well known person in the bank, because he holds the highest rank. Earnestine Parrish with her desire now lives in a little white house on a curve. L. H. Parrish, as industrious as anyone can be, sells autos and happy is he. Roy Penny, who ' s a driver of the school bus number fourteen, has now left Benson and is nowhere to be seen. Eloise Pleasant, as cute as can be has won her way in the world and joyous is she. Ruth Raynor, who always wanted to be a good wife, now has the ambition of her life. Ermaline Register, a person who liked to read books, now is living a life which has no crooks. We remember Mary Rose Smith as a very neat girl, her job as a seamstress today keeps her in a whirl. Annie Ruth Sorrell with a desire to be a nurse contents herself writing prose and verse. Delores Stewart so frisky and fine always had a definite line. Benton Stephenson with all his pep and cheer, has graduated from State as an engineer. Kyle Stephenson, sincere, loyal, and true is hardly ever in the blue. W. D. Stephenson whom his classmates knew as Dub, has made a great success in life without hitting a stub. Marguerite Tart the wittiest of the class, is working at a station pumping up gas. Geraldine Wheeler not at all shy, she ' s now in Washington with the FBI. The only jewelry man from our class Jene Wheeler has a store up town and repairs watches galore. Earlene Whittington, who was a saleswoman of knives, now is the happiest of all the wives. 16 JUNIORS Mavis Barefoot Mag Jack Barbour Jasper Fate Barnes ■„ Homely Faye Byrd Minie W. J. Brady Jay R. T. Critcher Shorty Billy Denning Tim Milby Hall Sir Milby Jean Holmes Good ' um Algene Johnson Legs Betty Wilson Johnson Elsbeth Lessie Mae Johnson Snap Happy Bennie Jones Lovie Joyce Langdon Juicy (Man-shy) JUNIORS Rebecca Langdon Becky Edmond Massad Skiboli Margaret Moore Pete EVANGLENE NEIGHBORS Van Joan Neighbors Brainy Jim Norris Slim Kirkwood Pleasant Bill Ransom Raynor Son Edna Raynor Task Jimmie Rose Shank Marshall Thornton Handsome Kenneth Thornton Sweetpea Julia Whittington Jee Earl Woodall Clem m • I t J o w fc ' li • i • ft ' ' ■1 SOPHOMORE CLASS Class President ISWAINE STEPHENSON Secretary-Treasurer HAZEL FAY ENNIS Class Flower: Red Rose Class Motto: Onward: We will never give up Sophomores, it is we who try and sometimes fail, To reach the goal, so high above us held, It is we who reach for more glorious heights, We who must work both day and night, To reach that goal we all acclaim, The honored right of Seniors to be named. CLASS POEM Jane Royal. 20 SOPHOMORES Mozelle Allen Hermie Jean Barbour Johnie Barefoot Joan Benton Roy C. Bowden Genevieve Byrd Joan Capps Donald Capps Inez Caudle Oras Clifton Wilma Lee Coats Doris Marie Creech Jerry Denning Jane Denning Hazel Fay Ennis Doris Flowers Judie Holmes Edna Sue Johnson Cecil Johnson Esther Keen Naomi Lee David Lee Doris Jean McLamb Doris McLamb Daisy Belle Miller Bettie Jean Moore Ila Ruth McLamb Peggie Ann Massengill Lundelle Norden Bk  • ' - Jr n JT fi Ik. W f ✓ . ■ i • - ) ■4 SOPHOMORES Katheline Norris Edna Norris Billy Pleasant Eleanor Porter Nellie Rose Pleasant Doris Jean Parrish Geraldine Page Hazel Lee Raynor Jane Royal Pauline Stewart Louise Stewart Alvie Pearl Stewart Larry Stewart Fannie Lou Surles Katie Fay Stancil Iswaine Stephenson Mildred Warren Margie Lee Watkins Jerry Wall George Wilkins Jimmie Gibbs J. L. Gaskins, Jr. Worth Lee Bobby Creech 22 23 FRESHMEN— FISH NINTH GRADE 24 FRESHMEN— BOYD NINTH GRADE Mrs. Fish Class Officers President, Jean Johnson Treasurer, Sammie Jones Vice Pres., Willa Dean Mathews Secretary, Vivian Byrd Ruby Adams Laveta Barbour Vivian Byrd Gladys Clifton Omalene Holland Edna Mae Johnson Jean Johnson Sammie Jones Class Roll Alma Ruth Lee Madie Lee Manning Willa Dean Matthews Bonny Lynn Morgan Edna Massey Helen Naylor Joyce Ann Norris Floraleen Norris Verline Norris Doris Parker Jackie Porter Helen Pleasant Shirley Stephenson Mary Stephenson Mary Lee Wilkerson Mamie Wilkins NINTH GRADE Mr. Boyd Class Officers Vice Pres., Chas. K. Stephenson President, E. H. Creech Treasurer, Marie Neighbors Class Flower, Purple Tulip Deleon Barbour Donald Creech E. H. Creech James Godwin Kenneth Grimes Edward Horton Joseph Jernigan James Dwight Johnson P. B. Johnson Shelton Lee Thomas Lee Darrell Moore Class Roll Kenneth Neighbors Alfred Parker Maxion Parrish Connie Philips K. G. Raynor Charles Stephenson Billie Thornton Bobby Thornton Benton White Royce Woodall Annie Ruth Clifton Ruth Godwin Dorothy Hodges Peggie Ann Holder Katie Mae Johnson Ida Mae McLamb Faye Neighbors Marie Neighbors Elsie Mae Penny Mary Stancil Eleanor Stewart Barbara Ann Strickland Joyce Watson Marjorie Young 25 BETA CLUB President, Mary Rose Smith Secretary, Eloise Pleasant Officers Treasurer, Jim Norms Sponsor, Miss Leona Sasser R. T. Critcher Jim Norris W. J. Brady Edmund Massad Joan Neighbors Rebecca Langdon Mary Rose Smith Members Gerry Wheeler Eloise Pleasant Jessie Belle Barbour Jimmy Rose Catherine Gaskins Faye Byrd Julia Whittington Margaret Moore Evangeline Neighbors Betty W. Johnson L. H. Parrish Henry Morgan Annie Ruth Sorrell Bennie Jones Purpose of the National Organization: To promote the ideals of honesty, service, and leadership among the high school students of America, to reward Meritorious Achievement, and to encourage and assist students to continue their education after high school graduation. Requirements for Membership: Character, scholarship, leadership and achievement. Colors: Old Gold and Black. Motto: Ducamus alus serviendo, Let us lead by serving others. 26 27 BASEBALL First row, left to right: Charles Levinson, pitcher; Benton Stephenson, third base; Co-Captain Paul Johnson, first base; Roy Bowden, George Massad, outfield; P. B. Johnson, second base. Second row: Deleon Barbour, Darrell Moore, catcher; Charles Stephen- son, outfield; Harmon Dixon, short: Larry Stewart, second. Third row: J. B. Benton, outfield; W. D. Stephenson, pitcher; Kyle Stephenson, E. H. Creech, outfield; Bobby Wheeler, bat boy. BASKETBALL, BOYS First row, left to right: Charles Levinson, Paul Johnson, Jr., Benton Stephenson, Roy Bowden, Larry Stewart. Second row: Scott Boyd, Coach; W. D. Stephenson, Captain; Harmon Dixon, Marshal Thornton, E. H. Creech. BASKETBALL, GIRLS First row, left to right: Delores Stewart, Wilma Coats, Edna Coats, Annie Ruth Sorrell, Captain. Second row: Geraldine Wheeler, Betty Wilson Johnson, Marguerite Tart. 29 SASSER EIGHTH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE Miss Sasser Class Officers President, Betty Jean Smith Vice President, Bobby Porter Secretary-Treasurer , Louise Stevens Mrs. Nowell Smith Grade Parents Mrs. W. J. Barefoot Mrs. Horace Ryals Motto Empty wagons make the loudest noise Colors, Black and White Flovier, Red Rose Edna Mae Adams Betty Joe Bowden Eloise Dunn Janice Gaskins Jessie Ruth Hardee Ellen Joyce Neighbors Bobbie Porter Kay Ryals Betty Jean Smith Louise Stevens Rachel Stewart Roll Elmer Streete Vera Vaughan Elsie Wheeler Shirley Whittington Louise Dixon Mack Allen Preston Allen Max Barbour Merwyn Barbour Billy Barefoot Leland Byrd John Dailey Kernodle Edward Parker Shelton Raynor Sherrill Sorrell Edward Surles Roy Tart Ray Gilbert Absent when picture was made: Mildred Barbour Dennis Woodall Lois Jean Godwin EIGHTH GRADE Mrs. Wiggins Class Officers Secretary, Myra Lee Benson President, Percy Wilkins Treasurer, Doane Johnson Vice President, Clyde Proctor Motto, We have it. Let ' s learn it Colors, Blue and Gold Fleetwood Adams Richard Bonner John Brady Lacy Byrd Rayvon Ennis Charles Gilbert Walter Lee Godwin Doane Johnson Emil Massad Donford Matthews Clyde Proctor Class Roll Joyce Ann Bailey Rachel Barbour Myra Lee Benson Sarah Whittington Joan Cannady Geraline Clayton Marjorie Denning Marjorie Dorman Katie Holland Lois Lucas Edna Earl Mobley Jacqueline Morris Annie Lee Stewart Agnes Sutton Raymond Register Lyndwood Stevens Robert Stewart Alsie Wheeler Percy Wilkins Genevieve Thornton James Robert McLamb Charles Parker 31 32 OUR WISH FOR THE GRADUATING CLASS OF — 1 9 4 7 — May You Live Long and May You Attain the Most Coveted of All Things PEACE OF MIND Medlin and Dorman Inc. Hardware : Groceries : Feeds Fertilizers : Cotton Farm Implements : Building Supplies We Specialize in Friendliness As Well As Fairness To All Compliments of First-Citizens Bank Trust Company Established 1898 Complete Banking and Trust Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Compliments of DIXON ' S RESTAURANT Good Eats Lady Charm Beauty Shoppe We Specialize in Hair Styling Expert Operators Phone 2691 Mrs. Edward Hill, Prop. Your Friendly Store GEORGE MASSAD CO. MEATS and GROCERIES PHONE 2311 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA D. S. Hardware E. D. Langdon Co. nnn F 1 1 rn i fri i yo in Ufiu ruiiiitufc wu. Tel. 2281 Benson, N. C. Chesterfield Feed and W. E. Denning Norwood L. Sorrell Diamond Flour A Complete Line of Heavy and Fancy GROCERIES Home Furnishings Building Materials BENSON, N. C. Farm Supplies and Equipment Store Phone Res. Phone 2891 2126 Congratulations to the Seniors of 1947 Meet Your Friends at C. M. Blackman ' s Store Dealer in Groceries, Feed, Seed, and Fertilizers Our Motto Quality First, Last, and Always Johnson Cotton Company Dunn, N. C. Complete Farm and Home Supplies John Deere Tractors and Implements Buckeye Oil Tobacco Curing Systems Farm Supplies : Furniture : Electrical Appliances Hardware : Building Materials Manufacturers of JOHNSON ' S BETTER FERTILIZERS JOSEY ' S SUPERIOR FERTILIZERS Affiliated Stores Located at Dunn, N. C. Benson, N. C. Wilson, N. C. Wallace, N. C. Fairmont, N. C. Clarkton, N. C. Wendell, N. C. Sanford, N. C. Rocky Mount, N. C. Louisburg, N. C. Roxboro, N. C. Smithfield, N. C. Lake City, S. C. Raeford, N. C. Siler City, N. C. Lillington, N. C. Lumberton, N. C. Wilmington, N. C. Fayetteville, N. C. Conway, S. C. Cash if you have it . . . Credit if you need it Wishing the Seniors the Best of Success And when you think of something to wear Think of Kelly ' s Kelly ' s Department Store Benson ' s Shopping Center McLamb Hardware Stoves, Refrigerators Washing Machines Vita Var Paints Phone: Store 3371 Res. 2126 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA OVERBY FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service All Hours Mack D. Overby, F ' .D. Phone 2201 Benson, N. C. Benson Auto Supply Co. Firestone HOME and AUTO SUPPLIES Corner Main and Highway BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of Pittsburg Paints Hardware : Groceries WALTON ' S JEWELRY Builders ' Hardware Watch Repairing Rubber Belting RYALS BROTHERS Watches Jewelry and BARNES NETA ' S GIFT SHOP Neta Turlington, Manager Gifts - China - Crystal - Sportwear Children ' s Wear - Lingerie BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Banner Motor Co. Compliments of Sales JM. ' i|}flS)uf Service PEACOCK DRUG COMPANY Genuine Chevrolet Parts BENSON, N. C. Repairs to all Makes of Cars Repairing Engraving E. A. Johnson, Jeweler Benson, N. C. Telephone 202-1 Diamonds, Watches, Silverware BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Quality Merchandise Day Phone 2956 Night Phone 2936 CONGRATULATIONS To BHS SENIORS OF 1947 May Your Tomorrows Be Filled With Happiness and Prosperity HAROLD MEDLIN ELECTRICAL and ELECTRONIC Sales - MDSE. - Service RECORDS : RECORDING RCA NORGE Compliments P. B. JOHNSON AND CO., INC. Compliments of ABO ALL AS CLOTHING FOR ENTIRE FAMILY Compliments of a Friend COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS Frigidaire Appliances Philco Radios -:- Zenith Radios Easy Washers Youngstown Kitchens Gift Shop Funeral Home Ambulance Service Day or Night Licensed Embalmer ROSE COMPANY Benson, North Carolina 263-1 : PHONES : 263-2 AUTOGRAPHS