Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1953 volume:

Hit m I I ■  i In Memory of VOLUME X Published by THE SENIOR CLASS of Benson High School Benson, North Carolina Charles Jackson Ruth Evelyn West Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Gwen Johnson Business Manager Mrs. Lois O. Lobban Faculty Adviser We, the Seniors of 1953, are happy to present to the students, teachers, and friends of Benson High School, this tenth volume of The Tatler. We have endeavored to capture with the camera a complete record of the activities of our last year in high school. As you look through these pages, we sincerely hope that you will live again the familiar scenes of our high school days. We have striven to make these records so vivid that those who have had a part in producing them will ever cherish and remember each accomplishment. Therefore, with these thoughts in mind, we present to you this volume of The Tatler, Gwen Johnson Business Manager Charles Jackson Editor iii % Qua, Bud b uaeA whoever he may be, in whatever year — for countless hours of unglorified service to our school. We jbedicate this volume of The Tatler .-J Rights and Privileges Carry Duties and Responsibilities One of the most important lessons all of us can learn in life is that of using our rights and privileges in such a manner that we will be worthy of them. Americans enjoy more rights and privileges than any other people in the world. Our basic freedoms are guaranteed in the first ten amendments to the constitution. Certainly we, as Americans, should be proud of these guaranteed rights. Our people have ever been jealous of these rights. This is part of our precious heritage. While it is important and proper for us to guard and ever protect these rights, we cannot remain worthy of them unless we accept the duties and responsibilities which go along with these rights and privileges. Here is the test of real citizenship. As boys and girls, you have the right to attend our public schools. Have you proven yourselves worthy of this right, by accepting your responsibility to put forth your best efforts? The future maintenance of our cherished rights and liberties depends largely upon how well we execute our duties and responsibilities. Let us ever keep in mind the fact that there is no such thing as an empty right or privilege. There is no success without effort. There is no royal road to learning. Our country has been made great and strong by the courageous men and women who have realized their responsibilities and have put forth a determined effort to carry out these duties. During your stay here in our school, it is my earnest hope that you have caught a small vision of the measure of worthwhile living. Hard work, per- sistent effort, and a conscientious desire to meet the obligations of worthy citizenship is the need of the h ur. Our sincere hope is that you will prove yourselves worthy of our great heritage. W. J. Barefoot. -acuity Mr. W. J. Barefoot (U.N.C.) A.B. Social Studies, French; M.A. Education Mrs. Lois O. Lobban (Meredith College) A.B. Social Studies, English Miss Leah Phelps (Flora Macdonald College) A. B. French, English Mrs. Jean Moore (Meredith College) B. S. Business Administration Mr. Judson Stephens (Atlantic Christian Col.) A.B. Math, Science Mr. Bernard Godwin (Lenoir Rhyne College) A.B. Science Mrs. Dorothy Stephenson (Salem College) B.S. Home Economics, Science Mrs. Lou Penny (Meredith College) A.B. Home Economics Mr. Mitchell Nance (Wake Forest College) B.S. Business Administration Mr. Robert Warren (State College) B.S. Agriculture Education Mrs. Louise Lambert (East Carolina College) A.B. French, English Mrs. Allean Dudley (Atlantic Christian Col.) A.B. Elementary Education Mrs. Estelle Bryant (Southern Conservatory of Music) Certificate of Music Mrs. N. N. McLamb (Southern Conservatory of Music) A.B. Music Benson High School St Miller Whittington Mosely Stacy Miller President Graham Mosely Secretary Thurman Whittington Vice-President Ken Pritchard Treasurer Faye Barber Reporter Mrs. Lois O. Lobban Sponsor Flower — White Orchid Colors — Blue and White Motto — We work today for a better tomorrow MadcaU David Denning Barbara Williams 8 RAY ALLEN Class Officer 1, 2; Bus Driver ' s Club 3. 4; Citizenship Council 2, 3, Presi- dent; Wild Life Club 3; Science Club 1. FA YE BARBER Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Last Will 4; Play 3, 4; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; Class Reporter 4; Home- coming Sponsor 4; Superlative 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Studen t Staff 4. KENNETH BARBOUR Four Oaks High School 1, 2; Foot- ball 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 3, 4; Bus Driver ' s Club 4; Wild Life Club 3; Play 4; Glee Club 4; Superlative 4. ANNIE MAE BAREFOOT Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Needle Point Club 1; F.H.AV 2, 3; Dramatics Club 4. bow CLARA JEAN BEASLEY Needle Point Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. 2; Dramatics Club 4; Play 3, 4; Marshal 3; Homecom- ing Sponsor 4; Class Reporter 3; Student Staff 3; Tatler Slaff 4. SALLY LOU BYRD 4-H 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, Presi- dent; Play 3; Folk Dance Club 3; Dramatics Club 4. DONALD RAY CREECH F.F.A. 1, 2, Treasurer 3; Bus Driver ' s Club 3. 4. JOE DENNING JO ANNE EASON F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4; Bus Class Officer 1; F.H.A. 1. 2; Waitress Driver ' s Club 2, 3, 4. Jr.-Sr. 2: Folk Dance Club 3; Glee Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3. PAT GREGORY Beta Club 3, Treasurer 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Play 3, 4; Student Staff 3; Tatler Staff 4; Class Officer 2, 3; Dramatics Club 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, Secretary 4; Homecom- ing Sponsor 4; Intramural Basket- ball 1, 2, 4; Piano 1. 2, 4; Voice 1, 2. 3; Marshal 3; Superlative 4; Dramatics Award 3. MELBA HALL GOLDA HARDEE Dunn High School 1. 2; F.H.A. 1. 3; 4-H Club 1; Needle Point Club 1; Glee Club 4 Glee Club 2, 4; F.H.A. 2; Dramatics Club 2. JL O J CHARLES JACKSON Class Officer 1, 3: Plav 3, 4; Waiter Jr.-Sr. 2; F.F.A. Secretary 1, 2; Bus Driver ' s Club 2; Safety Award 3, 4; Student Staff 3; Tatler Staff 4. Editor-in-chief; Dramatics Club 4; Superlative 4. GWEN JOHNSON Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. President 3, Secretary 4; Beta Club 3. Secretary 4; Dramatics Club 4; Superlative 4; Chief Mar- shal 3; Student Staff 3. Editor-in- chief; Tatler Staff 4; Play 3; Needle Point Club 1; All County 4. HARVEY JOHNSON Smithfield High School 1, 2; Foot- ball 3, 4; Wild Life Club 3; Mono- gram Club 4; Student Staff 3; Play 3. JANE JOHNSON Glee Club 1. 2, 4; Play 4; F.HA. 1; Dramatics Club 4. KENNETH JOHNSON Glee Club 1, 2; Piano 1, 2. 3; Student Staff 3; Wild Life Club 3; Class Reporter 3; Dramatics Club 4; Waiter Jr.-Sr. 2; Play 4. LEROY JOHNSON Basketball 3. 4; Wild Life Club 3; Waiter Jr.-Sr. 2; Play 4; Student Staff 3; Tatler Staff 4. RAYMOND JOHNSON Ec ' .ence Club 1: Wild Life Club 3; Bus Driver ' s Club 4: Commercial Club 4. EOBBY LANGDON F.FA. 1, Reporter 2, 3. Vice-Presi- dent 4; Bus Driver ' s Club 2, 3, President 4; Waiter Jr. -Sr. 2; Piano 1. SHIRLEY LANGDON Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Needle Point Club 1; F.H.A. 2; Folk Dance Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Class His- torian 4; Play 3; Office Helper 4. DEWEY MANGUM META SUE McLAMB STACY MILLER Dramatics Club 1 4- Basketball 1; G ee Club 1, 4; Dramatics Club 1; Dramatics Club 1, 4; Wild Life Baseball 1- Glee Club 3. 4; Play 4; F.H.A. 2. Club 3; Superlative 4; Class Officer Waiter Jr.-Sr. 2- Wild Life Club 3. 1. President 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Football 4; Tat- ler Staff 4; Play 3, 4; Monogram f) I Club 3. President 4; Beta Club 3. C it A President 4; Waiter Jr.-Sr. 2; Mar- shal 3. GRACE MOORE Four Oaks High School 1; Class Officer 1; Dramatics Club 1; Glee Club 2. 4; Citizenship Council 2, 3; Waitress Jr.-Sr. 2; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Marshal 3; Superlative 4. GRAHAM MOSELY Gold Sand High School 1: F.FA. 1: Glee Club 1, 4; Class Officer 1, 4; Norlina High School 2; Football 3, 4; Beta Club 3. 4; Superlative 4; Student Staff 3; Dramatics Club 4; Monogram Club 4; Plav 3, 4, Mar- shal 3. LETTIE PEARL NEIGHBOURS 4-H Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2. 4: Wild Life Club 4; Class Officer 1. 2; Intramural Basketball 1 . 2: Dra- matics Club 2, 4; F.HA. 2, 3; Softball 1; Office Helper 2, 3; Needle Point Club 1. PATRICIA THORNTON Dramatics Club 1. 4; Glee Club 2, 4 Bus Driver ' s Club 3; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2: Piano 1. 2, 3; Student Staff 3: Play 3. 4; Tatler Staff 4; Cheerleader 4; Superlative 4. BETTY MARGARET WEST Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Meadow High School 3: Beauty Queen 3; Play 4; Dramatics Club 2, 4. RUTH EVELYN WEST Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Needle Point Club 1; F.H.A. 2; Folk Dance Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Marshal 3; Tatler Staff 4; Super- lative 4; Piano 2, 3; Play 3: Class Prophet 4. BOBBY MAX WHEELER Dramatics Club 2: 2; Football 2. 3. Monogram Club 4. Wild Life Club 4; Baseball 4; Menial JIMMY WHEELER Science Club 1; Dramatics Club 2; Office Helper 2. 3. 4; Wild Life Club 3. SHIRLEY WHITTINGTON Class Officer 1, 2; Glee Club 1. 2. 4; Basketball 4; Intramural Basket- ball 1. 2. 4: Play 3. 4; Waitress Jr.- Sr. 2; Homecoming Sponsor 4; Student Staff 3; Tatler Staff 4; Citizenship Council 2; 4-H Club 1, 2: Dramatics Club 4; Last Will 4; Miss Benson High School 4. THURMAN WHITTINGTON F.F.A. 1, Treasurer 2, Secretary 3, President 4: Superlative 4; Class Officer, Vice-President 4. BARBARA WOODLIEF Needle Point Club 1; Dramatics Club 1; 4-H Club 1; F.H.A. 2; Class Officer 1. 2; Music 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Waitress Jr.-Sr. 2- Student Staff 3; Play 3. Qiade Pa ientd- Mrs. S. D. Johnson Mrs. F. M. Woodlief Mrs. Fred Johnson Mrs. V. G. Gregory Mr. V. G. Gregory Mr. Emory Miller 15 GLaU Four years ago at Benson High School a frightened group of boys and girls entered school. Yes, we freshmen were frightened that morning, but we were proud that we had at last reached the goal of our childhood ambi- tions. It was indeed a hard journey, but we completed the year, taking part in sports, clubs, and having parties. We began our sophomore year with Shirley Whittington as our president. We were proud when six of our sophomores were tapped as Beta Club members. It was during this year that the Citizenship Council was organized, which improved our school greatly. We never will forget algebra, because it was our hardest subject. At last! We were Juniors. We elected Stacy Miller for our President; Robert Smith, Vice- President; Patricia Gregory, Secretary; Charles Jackson, Treasurer; and Ray Allen as Presi- dent of the Citizenship Council. The school paper was published monthly by us Juniors, with the help and guidance of Mrs. Annalean Johnson. We will always remember our Christmas Party at the Junior Order Hall, given by our grade parents. We sponsored the Sauline Players, and presented a play of our own, Meet Me In St. Louis, directed by our other sponsor, Mrs. Lobban. Pat Greg- ory won the annual medal for dramatics by her work in this play. In this way, we made money for the Junior-Senior banquet. The banquet, which carried out the theme of Treasure Island, was held at the Carolina Hotel, with a dance at the American Legion Building afterwards. How hard we worked to decorate the gym, building the prow of a pirate ship, and climbing the rafters to hang streamers! However, it was worth all the work when we entered Treasure Island on the night of the dance. It was during the Junior year that we chose blue spinel for our class rings. Seven of our class members were chosen marshals for the Graduation Exercises. The summer quickly passed and we had at last attained our goal. Through our past high school years we had lost eleven classmates; some to marriage, some to other schools, and some to different fields of work. The day our rings came there was a turmoil of excitement because of a mistake in the color of the stones. The class agreed to keep the ruby rings, showing that we had gone a long way in the growing up process. The company pre- sented a nice gift to us for their mistake. The most difficult task of the year was producing The Tatler, which holds the memories of past years. An exhausted annual staff wro te the final page on December 19, just in time to attend a lovely Christmas party given by our grade parents. We were proud to have Gwen Johnson chosen for Homecoming Queen. The funniest event of the Senior year was the organization of the First French Quartet for Stunt Night. Kenneth Johnson, Graham Mosely, Ken Pritchard, and Stacy Miller were the singers. The Seniors also chalked up another beauty contest winner when Shirley Whittington was chosen as Miss Benson High the same night. Two of the seniors, Stacy Miller and Ruth Evelyn West, are trying for scholarships at Carolina and Duke respec- tively. We presented Smilin ' Through as our Senior play, directed by Mrs. Lobban, our Senior sponsor. Its successful presentation, in spite of the many hours of drudgery, was a pleasure for all those participating, as well as the audience. Now remained only the biggest event of all: Graduation! In future years, as we look back through the window of the past, our minds will be filled with memories of activities that we enjoyed with our classmates — the best friends of the best years of our lives. Shirley Langley, Grace Moore, Historians. 16 lait Will and ediament COUNTY OF JOHNSTON TOWN OF BENSON We, officially known as the Seniors of 1953 of Benson High School, being of sound mind and body, realize that our days at dear old B. H. S. are now very few. For this reason we do hereby will and bequeath these pos- sessions to the very fortunate persons listed as follows : SECTION I Item 1. To our parents we leave our deep- est thanks and love for helping us reach our goal. Item 2. To our dear old Alma Mater we say Goodbye, to the happy years behind us. SECTION II Item 1. To Mr. Barefoot we leave a thou- sand page book in which to keep tardies, but we hope he won ' t need it after we ' re gone. Item. 2. To Mrs. Lobban we leave our willingness to keep quiet while she is talking. Item 3. To Mr. Ashcraft we just leave and say Goodbye. Item 4. To Mrs. Moore we leave a new kind of shorthand book for stupid seniors. Item 5. To Mr. Stephens and Mr. Nance we leave the old basketball team and hope they improve. Item 6. To the remainder of the faculty we just leave and hope they are happier without us. SECTION III Item 1. To the little Freshmen Class we leave our love, best wishes, and deepest sympathy for the next three years, with the hope that you too may become Seniors some- day. Item 2. To the Sopohomore Class we leave one hundred and eighty good hard school days, hoping you will enjoy them. Item 3. To the Junior Class we leave the honor of becoming Seniors along with all our Senior privileges. SECTION IV Item 1. To the Students: We, Ray Allen and Barbara Woodlief, being perfectly content, refuse to leave our love to anyone. Faye Barber leaves her winning smile to Faye Surles. (A smile goes a long way.) Kenneth Barbour leaves his big mouth to Linda Lee and hopes that she will be able to accomplish as much with it as he has. Annie Mae Barefoot leaves all her short- hand grades to Joyce Smith. Clara Jean Beasley leaves her even temper to Stacy Barbour. Sally Lou Byrd wills her ability to get a man and keep him to Belva Johnson. Donald Creech leaves all his girl friends to A. T. Johnson. Joseph Edward Denning leaves his seat in the Senior Class to Jerry Miller and hopes he gets to sit in it. Jo Anne Eason leaves her ability to dance to Shelby Coats. Patricia Gregory leaves all her boy friends to Glenda Norris. Melba Hall leaves her perfect manners to Martin Parker. Golda Hardee leaves her old Chevy to anyone who can drive it. Charles Jackson leaves his intelligence to Shelton Barefoot. Gwen Johnson leaves her love of basket- ball to Julia Ellis. Harvey Johnson leaves his many girl friends to Rollins Johnson along with the blue buick. It helps. Jane Johnson leaves her job at Abdalla ' s to Sharon Moore. Kenneth Johnson leaves his reckless driv- ing ability to Frank Watson. We learn to do by doing. Leroy Johnson wills his job as class Casa- nova to Kenneth Ivey. 17 Raymond Johnson leaves his quiet ways to Homer Johnson. Bobby Langdon leaves his Little Black Ford to Randy Overby. Shirley Langdon leaves her ability to write shorthand as fast as she can talk to Ova Lee Parker. Dewey Mangum ' s ability to ask questions to Helen Capps. Meta Sue McLamb leaves her one-man policy to Belle Matthews. Stacy Miller wills his position on the Basket- ball team to Alonzo Parrish. Every dog has his day. Grace Moore leaves her personality to Sarah Adams. Graham Mosely wills his smartness to Fred Raynor. Lettie Pearl Neighbours leaves her ability to have a love affair and keep it a secret to Leona Johnson. Joseph Lee Penny leaves his ability to wise- crack to Theodore Partin. Ken Pritchard leaves his job as class treas- urer to anyone who likes to get money an easy way. James Rabon wills his parts in class plays to anyone who has the time. Patricia Thornton wills her witty ways to Evangline Blackman. Betty Margaret West leaves her love for Forty Fords to Doris Pope. Ruth West wills her ability to learn French to anyone who dares take it. Bobby Wheeler leaves his Charles Atla course to Howard Jackson. Jimmy Wheeler leaves Lunette to any one who will promise to take good care of her. Shirley Whittington leaves her 14 K. curls to Rollins Johnson. Thurman Whittington leaves his job as class comedian to Stacy Beasley. Shirley Whittington, Faye Barber, Testators. Alma Matesi (To the tune of On The Road To Mandalay ) Far above all institutions Ever to tradition true, Stands our noble Alma Mater, And so glorious to view. Far removed from whirling traffic Of a busy bustling town Arched against the brow of Heaven Looks she proudly down (Looks she proudly down.) Though enduring fame be thine Though thy praises travel far Truth shall always be our motto Wisdom ' s bright alluring star Alma Mater live forever All thy children praise thy name Ties of love shall always bind us Ever more to sing thy fame. 13 The time is a warm June night in 1962. The place is a beautifully decorated barn for a square dance on the outskirts of Benson. This is the scene of the reunion of the Benson High School class of 1952. Ten years have passed since this class left its Alma Mater to enter the great drama of life. These years have indeed been eventful for everyone concerned. Now as the band begins playing Buffaloe Gals, we see our old classmates entering through the main door. Some look the same as they did in 1952, but some are a little different. However, there should be no diffi- culty in recognizing any of them. Ray Allen is our first target. He has recently won the Memorial Day race at the Indianap- olis Speedway. Ray married Barbara Woodlief , and her schedule is so completely filled with domestic things that her other activities are limited. Look! There is Pat Gregory. Pat is a well known Metropolitan opera star. At the present she is unmarried, but we expect to hear wedding bells for her and a Wall Street multi-millionaire very soon. We see Shirley Langdon and Meta Sue McLamb talking near the main door. Shirley is now press secretary to the President. Meta lives on a farm, happy with her husband and six offspring. Ken Pritchard is so engrossed in a conver- sation that he doesn ' t hear his wife, Jean Lee, speaking to him. Ken attended the New Eng- land School of Theology in Boston, Massa- chusetts, and remained there as pastor of the Advent Christian Church. Our mechanically-minded Graham Mosely is discussing the latest thing in radar with Kenneth Johnson. Graham specializes in radar for the government. Kenneth took his father- in-law ' s place at the Barefoot potato house. It seems that people are taking to corners tonight. Clara Beasley, Shirley Whittington, and Jo Anne Eason have just been located. Clara is dean of women at Meredith College. Shirley is an interior decorator living in Seattle, Washington. Jo Anne has the highest position in the revenue building in Raleigh. Pat Thornton has just joined the little group. Pat has taken Minnie Pearl ' s place on the Grand Old Opera. The band has begun playing Possum In The Simmon Tree. Everyone is gathering for the Virginia Reel. Charles Jackson and his wife, Faye Barber, have paired off. Charles, our annual editor, is now editor of The New York Daily News. Faye is a famous photog- rapher ' s model. Gwen Johnson and Leroy Johnson will be second in line. Gwen is a big buyer for Mar- shall Field ' s department store. Her husband is top singer for Don McNeil ' s Breakfast Club. Leroy is a simple bachelor who has taken over the operation of his father ' s woodworks shop. We have a few disinterested parties for this dance. Three have been located engaged in an agricultural conversation. Joe Denning, Don- ald Creech, and Lee Penny have become the richest farmers in North Carolina. As the dance progresses, we see Kenneth Barbour and Betty Margaret West doing both hands around. Kenneth is, along with Harvey Johnson, a professional football player for Los Angeles Rams. Betty Margaret is married to a slick operator living in Johnson County. Near the bandstand, talking excitedly, are Annie Mae Barefoot, Janie Johnson, and Lettie Neighbours. These three are topnotch tele- phone operators in Raleigh. With the Virginia Reel ended, a new song begins a square dance. More are taking part in this. At the head of the line are located Stacy Miller and Ruth Evelyn West. Stacy plays second base for the New York Yankees and is a greater star than Babe Ruth ever was. Ruth has just returned from Russia with top American officials. She has become the most valuable interpreter for the United States government. Raymond Johnson and Grace Moore are doing the birdie-in-the-cage. Raymond is head of the motor vehicles department for the State of North Carolina. Grace is dean of women at Campbell College. Sally Lou Byrd and James Rabon are also dancing this round. James is the star player of the Sauline Players. Sally succeeded in marrying Levon. She is now busy keeping house, and combines this with private-duty nursing on the side. Golda Hardee and Melba Hall are watching from the sidelines. They are the top two nurses at Duke Hospital. Bobby Langdon and Thurman Whittington are drawing a crowd near the center of the room. Bobby and Thurman are finally rival comedians on competitive networks. In the crowd we see Bobby Wheeler and Jimmy Wheeler. Bobby teaches students in New York for Charles Atlas. Jimmy is a great painter who gained his fame in Paris. Dewey Mangum, warden of Sing-Sing Prison, is standing with his hat pulled over his eyes as if he were searching for a criminal. As the band plays Turkey In The Straw, the old classmates separate and begin moving toward the main door. This reunion has been a joyous occasion for the Benson graduating class of 1952. The past decade has brought fame to several of the class members. We hope the future will bring fame to many others. As the band plays our Alma Mater, everyone will re-enter the drama of life, playing the role that fate has determined for them. Ruth Evelyn West, Prophet. 19 •sp -- ' Mgsy ' ' --t-c mK,.. . •I President Vice-President Secretary ..Kenneth Ivey Treasurer Idaleen Parrish ..Patty Denning Sponsor Miss Leah Phelps Leona Johnson Sponsor Mrs. Jean Moore Sarah Adams Elizabeth Allen Shirley Allen Stacy Barbour Maureen Barbour Lela Pearl Barefoot Evangeline Blackman James Blackman Helen Capps Robin Clayton Kay e Clifton Leta Muriel Clifton Annie Lou Coats % Donald Creech Lynwood Creech Patty Denning Kenneth Dixon Betty Lou Eason Julia Ellis Walter Faulkner Sarah Holland Kenneth Ivey Belva Johnson Charles Johnson Homer Johnson Leona Johnson Nona Johnson Hazel Lee i Robert E. Lee Connie Mac McGee I Shelby McLamb Jerry Miller Nina Naylor Stacy Norris Randy Overby lot Hi Martin Parker Ova Lee Parker Catherine Parrish Idaleen Parrish ! Shirley Penny n Mavis Phillips Joyce Smith Sue Sugg Betty Lou Surles Faye Surles Hf P r Franklin Watson Helen Wallace Lunette Whitman Sarah Whittington Peggy Wood Joseph Young Ml President Theodore Partin Treasurer Daphine Parrish Vice-President Sylvia Pritchard Sponsors Mr. Stephens, Secretary Billie Jean Jones Mr. Godwin 6- GlaU Doris Adams Stacy Bailey Shelton Barefoot Goldie Blackman Sue Burgess Flora Lee Byrd Audrey Faye Creech Sue Denning Barbara Dorman Shirley Evans Barbetta Godwin Peggy Godwin Norma Hardee Donald Holland Glenn Holmes Howard Jackson Shelby Jernigan A. T. Johnson Florie Johnson Jewel Johnson I ornate GlaU Lavonne Johnson Rollins Johnson Billie Jean Jones Evelyn Jones Donald Langdon Doris Landgon Lenora Langdon Wade Langdon Linda Lee Frances Mangum Jerry Medlin Betty Mosley Bobbie McLamb Mack McLamb Joyce Nordan Don Norris Elmo Norris Shelby Parker Daphine Parrish Theodore Partin Stacy Penny Doris Pope CoVnelia Porter Sylvia Pritchard Fred Raynor Marvin Reaves Faye Stephens Rose Stephenson John Surles Pat Whittington Nan Wilkerson Jackie Wood Barbara Woodall Linda Faye Woodall Clara Young First row, left to right: President Richard Britt President Shirley Holland President Sharon Moore Vice-President Stacy Beasley Vice-President ....Glenda Norris Secretary Wallace Parker Secretary Libbie Jean Lee Second row: Treasurer Larry Smith Treasurer ..Harriette Vann Reporter Foy Dean Clayton Reporter Sue Stephens Sponsor Mr. Nance Sponsor Mrs. Stephenson Sponsor Mrs. Penny — few f_ J v| j  B Ci :S Lb f —X — Leroy Adams Gealder Barbour Robert Barefoot Stacy Beasley Richard Britt Ray Campbell Dixie Clayton Foy Dean Clayton Roy Coats Jack Creech Sue Frances Denning Sue Wheeler Denning Doris Dunn Dan Gilbert Patsy Godwin Larry Hall 24 Bessie Hardee Penny Hardee Shirley Holland Jackie Hudson Herbert Johnson Joe A. Johnson Glenn Johnson Marian Jones Jerry Langdon Betty Jean Lee Kaye Frances Lee Libbie Jean Lee Sharon Moore Stacy Moore Anita Morris Judy McLamb Don Neighbours Michael Niland Glenda Norris Wallace Parker Alonza Parrish, III Martha Philips Loys Raynor Marvin Reaves Larry Smith Sue Stephens Margie Stephenson Carrie Sue Stephenson Gartha Suggs I. B. Tart Jimmy Taylor Harriette Vann Barbara Whittington Faye Young Rebeth Young fv ' fck ft ft ft V ft ft 1 to 25 £iaktk Qtade President June Dale Freeman Vice-President ....Mary Sue Bostic Sponsor Mrs. Allean Dudley Secretary Zona Faye Barbostr Treasurer ..Billy Johnson ,  Colors: Green and Gold Flower: Orchid First row, left to right: Mary Sue Bostic, June Dale Freeman, Betty Frances Surles, Glennie Ruth Boan, Jean Benson, Mary Elizabeth Massad, Zona Faye Barbour, Patricia Medlin, Mrs. Dudley, teacher. Second row: Jimmy Capps, J. R. Register, Betty Sue Holland, Joyce Benson, Barbara Stephen- son, Rebecca Dixon, Robert Surles, Lloyd Norris. Third row: Charles Gibbs, John Booker, Charles Holmes, Billy Johnson, Charles Lee, Jerry Morgan, Denzil Stephenson, Mil- dred Byrd, Sally Jackson. Fourth row: Roy Byrd, Edward Stephenson, Jimmy Johnson, Stacy McLamb, Lawrence Campbell, W. A. Barbour. 26 President John Barefoot Secretary Billy Stewart Vice-President Don Clifton Treasurer Frances Thornton Sponsor Mrs. Louise Lambert Colors: Blue and Gold Flower: Red Rose First row, left to right: Charles Blackman, C. L. Parker, Frances Thornton, Peggy Parker, Vickie Mc- Lamb, Shelby Tart, Texie Pritchard, Sandra Coats, Carol Allen. Second row: Billy Stewart, Don Clifton, Cynthia Martin, Ollie McLamb, Landis Coats, Barbara Coats, Bonnie Wheeler, Mrs. Lambert, teacher. Third row: Bennie Holland, Glenwood Holland, John Barefoot, Linda Hall, Willadean Hardi- son, Ray Nell Eason. 27 Scenes from the play — posed and casual. 28 Vailed Stci l Charles Jackson Editor Ruth Evelyn West Assistant Editor Leroy Johnson ( Not pictured ) Circulation Manager Shirley Whittington Assistant Circulation Manager Pat Gregory Advertising Manager Mrs. Gwen Johnson Business Manager Clara Beasley Assistant Advertising Manager Stacy Miller Sports Editor Pat Thornton Art Editor Lois O. Lobban Sponsor 30 student Joyce Smith Editor Faye Surles Assistant Business Manager Peggy Wood Circulation Manager Kay Clifton Assistant Circulation Manager James Blackman Art Editor Mrs Ova Lee Parker Assistant Editor Kenneth Ivey Business Manager Helen Capps Assistant Art Editor Sarah Whittington Gossip Editor Hazel Lee Assistant Gossip Editor Julia Ellis Sports Editor Jean Moore, Miss Leah Phelps Faculty Advisers Randy Overby Assistant Sports Editor Maureen Barbour Typist Stacy Barbour Assistant Typist Faye Barber Senior Typist 31 Glti en Uilfi Council Aim: To promote better school relations between faculty and students and to foster school spirit. Seated, left to right: Mrs. Moore. Sue Burgess. Rollins Johnson, Maureen Barbour, Connie Mac McGee. Standing, left to right: Shirley Langdon, Richard Britt, Barbara Whittenton, Marian Jones. J President ,.?r¥ . J...RoKlins Johns«n Secretary Sue Burgess Vice-President. s.--M ureen Barbour Faculty Advisers Mrs. Jean Moore Robert Warren (Not pictured) Qui, biimtl ' Gluk im: To accomplish safer transportation for rural students. estuent ..Bobby Langdon ce-President Robin Clayton Secretary Ken Pritchard Faculty Adviser.-.. Mr. W. J. Barefoot Front row. left to right: Willie Young. Kenneth Barbour, Robin Clayton, Joe Denning, Bobby Langdon, Ken Pritchard. Second row. left to right: Pat Thornton, Raymond Johnson, Lynwood Creech, Ray Allen, Donald Creech, Joe Penny. Charles Jackson. Mr. W. J. Barefoot. A. Aim: To develop agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship. First row, left to right: Larry Hall, Gartha Suggs, Jerry Langdon, Wade Langdon, Fred Raynor, Joseph Young, I. B. Tart, Homer Johnson. Second row: Robert Barefoot, Billy Reaves, Jerry Thornton, Donald Holland, Mack McLamb, Stacy Bailey, Theodore Partin, Jessie Cobb. Third row: Glenn Johnson, Loys Raynor, Lynwood Creech, Roy Stewart, John Surles, Marvin Reaves. Robin Clayton. Herbert Johnson. Fourth row: Jack Creech, Kenneth Dixon, Joe Denning, Bobby Langdon, Thurman Whittington, Mr. Warren, sponsor. President Thurman Whittington Secretary Joe Denning Vice-President Bobby Langdon Treasurer Homer Johnson Jf. A. Aim: To live a more useful and satisfying life. TOyi . O uJj-O-C-t Secretary Evelyn Jones -f jt A President Sylvia Pritchard Vice-President Sue Burgess Treasurer. Shirley Allen aX jS ' tf. S. %euv4J CJudou dU. Jean Lee, Sue Frances Denning, Martha Philips. Fourth row: Flora Lee Byrd. First row, left to right: Shirley Evans, Sue Wheeler Denning, Sylvia Pritchard, Lavonne Johnson, Barbara Dorman, Billie Jean Jones, Doris Pope, Evelyn Jones, Doris Adams. Sue Denning, Lunette Whitman, Jewel Johnson. Second row: Doris Langdon. Rose Stephenson, t i „ A - fjt t J ■ ) JlA A-4- J vC Sally Lou Byrd, Harriette Vann, Faye Stephens, Faye Creech, Nina Naylor, Foy Dean r o a t-rutj TF Clayton, Anita Morris, Peggy Godwin, Lenora Langdon. Third row: Shirley Holland. Lois aJj . % M J , . . Jean Clayton, Mrs. Stephenson, sponsor; Pat Whittington. Nannie Lou Wilkerson, Sue if rrrwr Burgess, Linda_Faye Woodall, Shirley Allen, Betty Lou Surles, Elizabeth Allen, Libbie £ a J- jL£tAS J iMj U itL MlU J lif f L S SVQJ Wild life euk Aim: To learn and appreciate North Carolina game animals. First row, left to right: Michael Niland, Ray Campbell, Stacy Moore. Joseph Young. I. B. Tart. Shelton Barefoot. Second row: Larry Hall. Gartha Suggs, Charles Johnson. Homer Johnson, Jerry Thornton, Kenneth Dixon. Glenn Johnson. Third row: Loys Raynor, Albert Pollard, Jack Creech, Jerry Miller, Jessie Cobb, Stacy Penny. President Theodore Partin Secretary Lunette Whitman Vice-President Homer Johnson Reporter Helen Wallace Sponsor Mr. Robert Warren Aim: To become better acquainted with the many different phases of the business world. President Ova Lee Parker Secretary Hazel Lee Vice-President Joyce Smith Treasurer Kaye Clifton Sponsor Mrs. Jean Moore First row, left to right: Leona Johnson, Mavis Phillips, Maureen Barbour. Julia Ellis, Betty Lou Surles, Nona Johnson, Hazel Lee. Second row: Randy Overby, Kaye Clifton, Nina Naylor, Sarah Whittington, Elizabeth Allen. Helen Capps, Idaleen Parrish, Joyce Smith. Third row: Stacy Barbour, Walter Faulkner, Ova Lee Parker, Frank Watson, Faye Surles, Mrs. Moore. Fourth row: Charles Johnson. James Blackman. Stacy Norris, Raymond Johnson, James Rabon, Kenneth Ivey. fieta Gluk Aim: To encourage high scholarship and all-round development of students. First row, left to right: Julia Ellis, Gwen Johnson. Pat Gregory. Ruth Evelyn West, Maureen Barbour. Kaye Clifton. Second row: Joyce Smith. Stacy Barbour. Graham Mosely, -Faye Surles, Sarah Whittington. Ova Lee Parker. Not pictured: Stacy Miller. President Stacy Miller Secretary Gwen Johnson Vice-President Graham Mosely Treasurer Pat Gregory Sponsor Mrs. Lou Penny Aim: To learn basic rules of drama through discussion and stage experience. President Ken Pritchard Secretary Peggy Wood First row, left to right: Jo Anne Eason, Faye Barber. Sally Lou Byrd, Annie Mae Barefoot, Gwen Johnson, Golda Hardee. Ruth West. Second row: Sue Sugg. Betty West. Sarah Adams. Peggy Wood, Shirley Langdon, Sarah Holland, Jerry Miller. Third row: Connie McGee. Martin Parker, Clara Beasley, Catherine Parrish, Belva Johnson, Patty Denning, Helen Wallace, Charles Jackson. Fourth row: Mrs. Lobban. sponsor, Pat Gregory, Kenneth Johnson, biacy Miller, Ken Pritchard. Fifth row: Graham Moseiy, Dewey Mangum. Aim: To create a musical spirit among the young people of Benson. First row, left to right: Leta Muriel Clifton, Sarah Holland, Gwen Johnson, Leona Johnson, Shirley Whittington, Faye Barber, Sally Lou Byrd, Shirley Allen, Julia Ellis, Peggy Wood, Lunette Whitman, Nona Johnson, Stacy Norris. Second row: Maureen Barbour, Mavis Philips, Hazel Lee, Helen Wallace, Shirley Langdon, Betty West, Ruth Evelyn West, Annie Mae Barefoot, Martin Parker, Jerry Miller. Third row: Kaye Clifton, Shirley Penny, Helen Capps, Melba Hall, Pat Gregory, Joyce Smith. Faye Surles. Sarah Whittington, Nina Naylor, Barbara Woodlief, Stacy Barbour, Connie Mac McGee, Ken Pritchard. Fourth row: Sue Sugg, Belva Johnson, Catherine Parrish, Pat Thornton, Clara Beasley, Jane Johnson, Patty Denning, Meta Sue McLamb, Idaleen Parrish, Dewey Mangum, Graham Mosely, Frank Watson, Kenneth Ivey. President Ken Pritchard. Secretary Gwen Johnson Vice-President Martin Parker Treasurer Clara Beasley Director Mrs. Warren Mitchell IjumQi Qlee Guw Aim: To foster a love for music early in life. President Sue Wheeler Denning Secretary Betty Mosley Vice-President Sylvia Pritchard Treasurer ..Marian Jones Director Mrs. Sue Warren Darr 7 iam Gluk Aim: To develop interest in athletics and give training in sportsmanship. ml First row, left to right: Pat Gregory. Barbara Woodall. Barbetta Godwin. Julia E ' lis. Gwen Johnson, Stacy Barbour, Don Norris, Wallace Parker. Second row: Shelby Coats, Linda Lee, Belva Johnson. Rollins Johnson, Graham Mosely, Jerry Miller, Marvin Bryant. Third row . Shirley Allen, Stacy Miller. Frank Watson. Harvey Johnson, Martin Parker. A. T. Johnson. President Stacy Miller Secretary Pat Gregory Vice-President Rollins Johnson Sponsors Mr. Mitchell Nance Mr. Judson Stephens Treasurer Graham Mosely « jjwpuosi Qlee GLuA (ladteA First row, left to right: Kaye Frances Lee, Frances Mangum, Norma Hardee. Doris Langdon, Shirley Evans, Sue Denning, Sylvia Pritchard. Shelby Jernigan, Faye Young, Marian Jones, Mavis Phillips, Anita Morris, Dixie Clayton, Joyce Anne Hudson. Second row: Sue Wheeler Denning, Harriette Vann, Barbara Woodall. Barbetta Godwin, Faye Stephens, Lenora Langdon. Peggy Godwin. Bobbie Jean McLamb, Goldie Blackman, Audrey Faye Creech, Barbara Dorman, Libbie Jean Lee, Foy Dean Clayton, Judy McLamb. Third row: Shirley Holland, Jerry Langdon, Glenda Norris. Joyce Nordan, Linda Lee, Jewel Johnson, Cornelia Porter, Pat Whittington. Jimmy Taylor, Linda Faye Woodall, Rose Stephenson, Sue Burgess, Sharon Moore, Nan Wilkerson, Penny Hardee, Jean Clayton, Mrs. Darr, Sue Stephenson. Sue Frances Denning. Fourth row: Roy Coats. Larry Smith. 38 Joyce Nordan, Lavonne Johnson, Betty Mosley, chief, Pat Thornton, Patty Denning. fleview- f MpcpbU f 952-53 The sports outlook at the beginning of the season of 1952-53 in Benson High School was not one of the best; however, it proved a successful year. With hardships of all kinds, the teams of Benson High School were known as hard fighters. This year ' s football team under the leadership of Coaches Nance and Stephens, managed to win only one game. However, considering the play- ers Benson High lost through gradua- tion and prep schools, our coaches did a remarkable job with the material they had. The Blue Phantoms scored better in basketball. Our girls ' team managed to field a well-balanced team under the guidance of Coach Judson Stephens. The boys ' team also was a well in- tegrated team. Under the clear, clever coaching of Mitchell Nance, the Phan- toms became very troublesome to other teams. The Benson High School baseball team is always one of the best in this district and the strong Phantoms made a bid for the County Championship. Coach Nance has taken his team into the finals a number of times, and the school may expect a championship team this year. Our junior teams are hoping to set a record in Benson High School. We are sure they will do just that, with the fine coaching of Judson Stephens and Mitchell Nance. 40 Stacy Miller quarterback Kenneth Ivey quarterback Jimmy Taylor left halfback Theodore Partin left halfback Kenneth Barbour right end Richard Britt right end Larry Smith left end Roy Coats left end Mack McLamb left end Frank Watson center A. T. Johnson center Martin Parker center Elmo Norris right halfback Not pictured: Bobby Wheeler right end Harvey Johnson left end 41 QlnlA ' Qaslketkall 7 earn First row: Julia Ellis Barbetta Godwin Gwen Johnson BJlie Jean Jones Glenda Norrls Barbara Woodall Second row: Judy McLamb Doris Pope Sue Burgess Harriette Vann Anita Morris Sue Denning Third row: Mr. Stephens, Coach Shirley Whittington Pat Gregory Belva Johnson Sarah Adams Linda Lee Gwen Johnson guard Pat Gregory guard Julia Ellis guard Billie Jean Jones guard Shirley Whittington forward Barbetta Godwin forward Sarah Adams forward Glenda Norris forward First row: Rollins Johnson Martin Parker Jerry Medlin Leroy Johnson Stacy Miller Second row: Jimmy Taylor A. T. Johnson Kenneth Barbour Richard Britt Don Norris Third row : Mr. Nance, Coach Dan Gilbert Billy Johnson, Mgr. Jerry Thornton Ray Campbell Kenneth Barbour guard Stacy Miller guard Jimmy Taylor guard Leroy Johnson center Rollins Johnson forward A. T. Johnson forward Martin Parker forward Jerry Medlin center h ni a fi rv i f. r. v IZ. 44 48 1. Beta Club Initiation. 2. Baccalaureate Sunday. 3. Going my way? 4. Sleepless nights. 5. Courting days. 6. Football? 7. Skipping class. 8. Big Deal. 9. Friends. 10. Beach bum. 11. The world in their hands. 12. Five is a crowd too. 13. Peek- a-boo. 14. Get in line, girls. 15. School daze. 16. Tourists. 17. Good ole summer time. 18. Well, shut my mouth. 19. When we were young. 20. Tar heels. 21. Sitting pretty. 53 September 11 — Fall term began. MEDLIN DORMAN, INC. Hardware - Groceries - Feeds - Fertilizers Cotton - Electrical Appliances - Wagons BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA MEDLIN TRACTOR IMPLEMENT CO. Minneapolis Moline Tractors Equipment Phone 2516 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Mrs. Woodlief : Now be a good girl, Barbara, and have a good time. Barbara: Make up your mind. JOHNSON COTTON COMPANY Dunn, North Carolina AND AFFILIATED STORES Complete Farm and Home Suppliers CAROLINA HOTEL BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA BLUE TOP SERVICE STATION PURE OIL PRODUCTS BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Owner. John K. Lee October 27 — Class rings came. Compliments of FIRST-CITIZENS BANK TRUST CO. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of P. B. JOHNSON AND SONS BUILDING MATERIAL HARDWARE PAINTS G.E. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FARM IMPLEMENTS and FIELD FENCE Phone 224-1 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Dewey: I ' d like to try that suit on in the window. Clerk: I ' m awully sorry, sir, hut you will have to try it on in the dressing room. In Benson It ' s Always ABDALLAS FOR CLOTHING AND SHOES For the Entire Family BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Complete Home Furnishings : Frigidaire Appliances Radios : Washers : Youngstown Kitchens : Gift Shop Gifts of Distinction ROSE AND COMPANY BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA DEPENDABLE SERVICE FOR 46 YEARS FUNERAL HOME AMBULANCE SERVICE Sponsors of BANNER MUTUAL FUNERAL ASSOCIATION, INC. October 10 — Homecoming game and dance. Compliments of CAGLE WHOLESALE COMPANY, INC. BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Phone 3436 ACME CLEANERS CARE TAKERS OF CLOTHES For Most Modern Cleaning Send it to Acme Cleaners in Benson, N. C. RYALS BROTHERS BARNES HARDWARE AND SPORTING GOODS Phone 2801 -:- Benson, N. C. A college education is one of the few things that a person is willing to pay for and not get. BENTON CARD COMPANY BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA D S HARDWARE FURNITURE CO. HARDWARE : PAINTS ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FURNITURE BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA VISIT Creech ' s Barber Shop FIRESTONE For Friendly TIRES -:- TUBES and Recapping ■ Vulcanizing Courteous Service Benson, North Carolina Benson, North Carolina December 5 — Senior play. Compliments of TOWN OF BENSON ★ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Ralph B. Whittington Garland McLamb C. M. Blackman Emery L. Miller J. Ed Johnson Mayor Graham was listening to a sermon on the radio when the minister announced they would have offering. Graham turned the radio off. GREGORY INSURANCE AGENCY V. G. Vic Gregory FIRE - AUTO - HAIL HOSPITALIZATION To Be Sure You Must Insure MONROE JEWELERS 126 East Broad Street DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA Eastern Carolina ' s Finest LEE MOTORS OF DUNN, INC. P. 0. Box 589 DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA OLDSMOBILE - CADILLAC G.M.C. TRUCKS GARDNER ' S DAIRY PRODUCTS, INC. MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS - of - GARDNER ' S DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone 2446 DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA December 19 — Senior Christmas party. BANNER MOTOR CO., INC. We Guarantee Satis faction Telephone 2021 Your CHEVROLET Dealer PARTS AND ACCESSORIES BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA ALLEN JOHNSON OIL CO. FUEL OIL - KEROSENE - GASOLINE ARMOUR FERTILIZERS THARRINGTON AND HOT POT TOBACCO CURERS Allen W. Johnson Zeb V. Stephenson BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Pat T. : Fishing, stranger ? Stranger: Nope, just drowning worms. E. D. LANGDON CO. Heavy and Fancy Groceries Country Produce BENSON. NORTH CAROLINA GREENTHAL ' S FINE READY-TO-WEAR FOR THE TEEN-AGERS Popular Prices BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA MILLER FURNITURE CO. RADIOS - ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Phone 3386 BENSON. NORTH CAROLINA BAREFOOT LUMBER COMPANY ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER DRY-KILLED AND AIR-DRIED Phone 4461 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA January 22, 23 — Mid-term exams. NAYLOR ' S QUICK LUNCH Good Place To Eat HOME COOKED MEALS SANDWICHES BAR-B-Q Benson, North Carolina WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE WIZARD APPLIANCES DAVIS TIRES Benson, North Carolina STEVEN ' S YOUNG MEN ' S SHOP Quality Mens Wear Benson, North Carolina c r_ c r- d 1 1 i Where Friends Meet Dunn, North Carolina BRYANT CANDY CO. Wholesale and Retail CANDIES and ICE CREAM South Market Street Benson, North Carolina Dial 3445 or 2521 Dunn, North Carolina BARBOUR BROTHERS GROCERY - FEEDS - SEEDS COUNTRY PRODUCE Phone 2101 Benson, North Carolina QUINN FURNITURE CO. Dunn, North Carolina Clara: I caught my boy friend Hirting. Jane: I caught mine that way, too. COTTON BOLL DRIVE-IN THEATRE Between Dunn and Benson on Highway 301 Finest and Most Modern Drive-In Theatre In This Section FULLY EQUIPPED SNACK-BAR Mr. and Mrs. R. Leslie Smith Owners and Operators PRINCESS THEATRE Always the Best in Entertainment BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA May 29— Class Night. KELLY ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Where Styles Are Newer and Prices Are Lower BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA PARRISH MOTOR COMPANY Your Friendly Ford Dealer WHERE EVERY DEAL IS A SQUARE DEAL BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Mrs. Lobban: I ' m approaching the age of 30. Student: From what direction ? BENSON CAFE D. G. Raynor, Prop. It Pleases Us To Please You BENSON DRUG CO. Rexall Store VISIT OUR SODA FOUNTAIN Benson, North Carolina LANDON ' S The Leading Store F or the Entire Family Phone 2931 Benson, North Carolina Compliments of WILKINS SONS GRADING CONTRACTING Benson, North Carolina Tur RFNSiON RFVTFW 1 IITj I_ III . 1 V J 1 1 JaJCj t IVj tt Weekly Newspaper Commercial Printing Office Supplies Benson, North Carolina ELITE FASHIONS The Ladies ' Store If It ' s New, It ' s Here If It ' s Here, It ' s New BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA BENSON POULTRY CO A. T. Parker, Mgr. Benson, North Carolina MACON HOTEL WE SERVE SCHOOL LUNCHES Phone 2036 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA May 31 — Baccalaureate Sermon. SPORTSWEAR Southland Manufacturing Company, Inc. Benson, North Carolina Wilmington, North Carolina CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS OF ' 53 C. M. BLACKMAN CO. FCX SERVICE — BUYERS OF FARM PRODUCE FEED -SEEDS— HARDWARE— GROCERIES Phone 222-1 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA C. M. BLACKMAN INSURANCE AGENCY FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE RELIABLE MERCHANDISE For Over Forty Years For the Entire Family Phone 4031 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA J. F. WOODALL Ancier. North Carolina E. A. JOHNSON Jeweler WHITTENTON TRANSFER Diamonds — Watches Jewelry — Silverware PHONE 2746 Dunn, North Carolina BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA Mrs. Johnson: Harvey, is there anything you can do fast? Harvey: Yes, I get tired fast. CITY CLEANERS Quality Cleaning Moth Proofing — Water Proofing Dyeing Phone 2156 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA W. M. SMITH CO. E. B. McLamb, Owner SCHOOL SUPPLIES HARDWARE BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA RELIABI F MFRCHANDTSF For Over Forty Years For the Entire Family J. F. WOODALL BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA V. C. FERTILIZERS For BETTER BIGGER CROPS PROFITS SILENT FLAME TOBACCO CURERS R. B. Whittington Phone 4826 BENSON, N. C. Compliments of JOHNSON FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES Opposite Benson Cotton Yard Phone 4861 BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA LEE JOHNSON Statesville Feeds Flour GROCERIES and SEEDS We Buy and Sell COUNTRY PRODUCE BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA June 1 — Graduation. PINE STATE MILK — ICE CREAM • PINE STATE CREAMERY CO. Raleigh, N. C. FROZEN FOOD LOCKERS McLAMB ' S FLORIST OF DUNN, INC. Home of Flowers For Any Occasion COLONIAL HAMS Phone 3166 Dunn, North Carolina BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA THE LOG CABIN RESTAURANT REGULAR MEALS SANDWICHES - SHORT ORDERS Where Good Friends Meet JOHN AND JILL BONNER, Owners BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA BUILDERS DREAMS The Annual Staff and the Edwards Broughton Company Cooperated to produce this Annual. • Printed or Lithographed Annuals produced in our plant in Raleigh. • Finest Quality Engraved Commencement Invitations Engraved Visiting Cards Engraved and Lithographed DIPLOMAS W rite for Samples and Prices • Edwards Broughton Company Established in 1871 Raleigh, North Carolina - 54- fj £2± ' C A -J Ua4 U yA tJo V V W-JLa- cjU, (fi