Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1957 volume:

PRESENTING Published by THE SENIOR CLASS of BENSON HIGH SCHOOL BENSON, NORTH CAROLINA THE TATTLER FIFTY-SEVEN DEDICATION To Mrs. Annalean Johnson we proudly dedicate this volume of The Tatler as a lasting memorial for the guidance which she has given us through these, our Junior and Senior years. 2 ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL BOARD LEFT to RIGHT: Mr. L. A. Massengill, Chairman; Mr. J. H. Whittington; Mr. W. J. Barefoot, Principal; Mr. A. H. Ryals; Mr. C. C. Canaday, Jr; NOT PICTURED: Mr. J. M. Denning. 4 Mr. WILLIAM J. BAREFOOT U. N. C. A. B. History, Government, and French, M. A. Education Mrs. ANNALEAN JOHNSON Meredith A. B. Commercial Studies FACULTY Mr. J. G. WOODWORTH Mrs. LOUISE C. LAMBERT A. C. C. E. C. C. A.B. Social Studies A. B. French and English 5 Mrs. NORWOOD L. SORRELL E. C. C. A. B. Home Economics Mr. ROBERT D. WARREN State College A. B. Vocational Agriculture Mr. W. G. CORBETT A. C. C. B. S. Science Mrs. JARVIS BRYRANT Music Teacher Mrs. OWEN H. WILLIS A. C. C. A. B. English and French Mr. J. W. THOMPSON A. C. C. A. B. Mathematics and Social Studies 6 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS DON CLIFTON PAUL DUNN BETTY SURLES LOUISE LEE President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Mascots MARY LYNN DUNN DAVEY DUNN 8 CARROLL DUANE ALLEN Glee Club 1,3; 4-H Club 1; Office Staff 3; Dramatics Club 4. HELEN JOYCE ALLEN FHA 1,2; Intramural Basketball 1,2; Glee Club 3,4; Dramatics Club 3,4; Junior Play 3; Cheerleader 3,4; Class Reporter 3; Beta Club 2,3,4; Marshall 3; Waitress Jr.- Sr. 2; Class Testator 4. W. A. BARBOUR Beta Club 2,3,4, Vice President 4; Mona- gram Club 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Citizenship Award 1; Student Staff, Editor 3; Tatler Staff, Editor 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 4, Co-Captain 4; Wait- er, Jr. -Sr. Banquet 2; Science Club 2, President 2; Basketball Manager 2,3; Chief Marshall 3; Superlative 4. ZONA FA YE BARBOUR FHA 1; Basketball 1; Intramural 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4, Chief 3; Glee Club 3,4; Student Staff 2,3; Beta Club 2,3,4; Treas- urer 3; Dramatics Club 3,4; Junior Play 3; Marshall 3; Senior Play 4; Tatler Staff 4, Assistant Editor; Dramatics A- ward 3. RUTH BAREFOOT FHA 1,2,4; FTA 2,4; Glee Club 4; Bus Driver ' s Club 4; Band 1,2. NAOMI JEAN BENSON 4-H Club 1; Glee Club 1,3,4; FHA 1; FTA 3; Citizenship Council 2, Vice- President, Secretary 4; Intramural Basket- ball 1; Superlative 4. JOYCE MAE BENSON Glee Club 1,3,4; Drivers Education 2; Beta Club 2,3,4; Office Assistant 3; Marshal 3; Dramatics Club 3,4. CHARLES BLACKMAN 4-H Club 1,2; Intramural Basketball 3; Student Staff 3; Tatler Staff 4. GLENNIE RUTH BOAN Dramatics Club 4; FHA 1. ROY BYRD Bus Drivers Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; 4-H Club 1; Wildlife Club 1; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3. JAMES DONALD CLIFTON Class Officer, President 1,4; Vice President 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,4, Captain 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Dramatics Club 4; Annual Staff 4, Student Staff 3; Class Play 3,4; Waiter Jr. -Sr. 2; Key Club 3,4; Bus Drivers Club 2,3,4; Superlative 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Dra- matic Award 3. SANDRA DAWN COATS Dramatics Club 4; Glee Club 1,3,4; 4- Club 1; Superlative 4. H 10 BARBARA JEAN COATS Glee Club 1,2,3; Dramatics Club 1. 1ANDIS COATS Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Key Club 4; Superlative 4. BILLY RAY CREECH Veteran Key Club 4; Baseball 1; Super- lative 4. REBECCA DIXON Music 1,2; Glee Club 1,4; Intramural Basketball 1; Beta Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Student Staff 3; Superlative 4. DORIS DUNN Glee Club 1,3,4; Science Club 1; 4-H Club 1,2. KENNETH DORMAN FFA 4; Bus Driver ' s Club 2; Key Club 2. 11 PAUL DUNN FFA 1,2,3,4; Sentinel 3, President 4; Band 1,2,3; Science Club 3,4, President 3; Key Club 3,4, President 3,4; Junior Play 3; Football 4; Tatler Staff 4; Superlative 4; Senior Play 4; Vice President of Johnston County Federation 4. RAY NELL EASON 4-H Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 3,4, Class Officer, ' Reporter 1,2; Student Staff 3; Science Club, Vice President 4; Superlative 4; Junior Play 3; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4. JFAN DALE FREEMAN Glee Club 1,3,4; FHA 1,2; Beta Club 2,3, 4, Secretary 4; Basketball 1,2; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 2, Re- porter; FTA 3,4, Vice President 3, Sec- retary 4; Student Staff 3; Cheerleader 3, 4, Chief 4; Junior Play 3; Annual Staff 4; Class Officer 4, Reporter; Superlative 4; Class Prophet 4. SYLVIA ALICE GAINES Glee Club 1,3,4; FHA 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3,4; Scorekeeper 3; Beta Club 2,3,4, President 4; Tatler Staff 4; Drum Majorette 2,3,4; Marshall 3; Waitress Jr. -Sr. Banquet 2; Senior Play 4; Superlative 4; Citizenship Council 2, President; Homecoming Queen 4; Cheer- leader 4. CHARLES GIBBS 4-H Club 1,2; Basketball Manager 1,2; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Key Club 4; Football 4. LINDA LARUE HALL 4-H Club 1; Glee Club 1,3,4; Dramatics Club 4. 12 DAVID HALLER Basketball 1,2,3,4; Science Club 2; Dra- matics Club 3; Football 4; Student Staff 3; Key Club 3,4. WILLIE HAYES FFA 1,2,3,4; Bus Driver ' s Club 3,4; Life Club 1. Wild GLENWOOD HOLLAND Bus Driver ' s Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; 4-H Club 1; Intramural Basketball 1,2; Waiter Jr. -Sr. Banquet 2; Wild Life Club 1; Super- lative 4. CHARLES HOLMES Band 1,2,3,4; Science Club 2; Key Club 3, Secretary 3; Dramatics Club 3, Pres- ident 4; Music 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Debating Team 3; Intramural Basketball 2,3; Student Staff 3; Super- lative 4. CHARLES E. LEE Bus Driver ' s Club 2,3,4; FFA Club 1,2,3, 4; 4-HClubl; Intramural Basketball 1, Wild Life Club 1. JANET ROSE LEE Citizenship Council 1; Glee Club 3,4; Bus Driver ' s Club 3; Science Club 3; Dra- matics Club 4. ANNIE LOUISE LEE Science Club 2,3,4, President 4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Class Officer, Treasurer 3,4; Dramatics Club 4; Super- lative 4. MARY ELIZABETH MASSAD Glee Club 1; Basketball 1, Manager 1; In- tramural Basketball 1,2, Scorekeeper 1,2; FHA 1,2; FTA 3,4; Dramatics Club 3, Vice-President 4; Beta Club 2,3,4; Stu- dent Staff 3; Marshall 3; Class Historian 4. PATRICIA LANE MED LIN Basketball 1,2; FHA Club 1,2; FTA Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3; Beta Club 2,3,4; Student Staff 3; Tatler Staff 4; Superlative 4. JERRY MORGAN FFA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 3, Vice-President 4; Bus Driver ' s Club, Vice-President 3,4; Stu- dent Staff 3; ' Tatler Staff 4; Citizenship Council, President 4. 14 ARELETTE McIAMB 4-H Club 2; Glee Club 3,4. OLLIE FRANCES McIAMB FHA 1,2; Glee Club 1,3,4; Science Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Intramural Basket- ball 1,2. PEGGY MATTHEWS NORDAN Glee Club 2,4; Citizenship Council, Vice President 2; Dramatics Club 2, Reporter 4 Bus Driver ' s Club 2,4; Beta Club 2,4. MARY FRANCES OAKLEY 4-H Club 1; FHA 1,2;- Glee Club 1,3,4; Dramatics Club 4; Intramural Basketball 1 CECIL LeVAIL PARKER FFA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 4; Intramural Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Key Club 3,4; Bus Driver ' s Club 3,4; 4-H Club 1; Wildlife Club 1. J. R. REGISTER Basketball 1,2,4; Football 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Science Club 3; Dra- matic Club 3; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Key Club 3,4, Treasurer 4; FTA 3,4, Parliamen- tarian 3; Band 1,2,3. 15 BARBARA ANN STEPHENSON Glee Club 1,3,4; Dramatics Club 3; In- tramural Basketball 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Superlative 4. EDWARD STEPHENSON FFA 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2, 3,4; Superlative 4. JOHNNY STRICKLAND Key Club 4; 4-H Club 1,2; Wildlife Club 1. BILLY STUART FFA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3,4; Bus Driver ' s Club 2,3,4, President 4; Key Club 4, Sec- retary 4; Class Officer, President 2, Vice- President 3; Student Staff 3; Tatler Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1,2; Football 4, Captain 4; Waiter Jr. - Sr. 2; Citizenship Council 3, President 3; Superlative 4. BETTY FRANCES SURLES Citizenship Representative 1; Glee Club 1 FHA 1,2,3; Waitress Jr. -Sr. 2; Beta Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Class Officer 2,3,4, Treasurer 2, Secretary 3,4; FTA 3,4, Li- brarian 3, President 4; Dramatics 3,4, Secretary 4; Intramural Basketball 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Class Test- ator; Superlative 4. FRANCES THORNTON Class Officer, Vice-President 1, Secretary 2; Glee Club 1,3,4; Beta Club 2,3,4; In- tramural Basketball 1,2,3,4; Waitress Jr.- Sr. 2; Dramatics Club 3; Cheerleader 2,3 4; Student Staff 3; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 4; Superlative 4. SYLVIA DORA VERNELSON Glee Club 1,3,4; FHA lj Athletic Associa- tion lj Class Officer, Asst. Treasurer 4; Basketball 1,2; Student Staff 3; Annual Staff 4; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3,4; Su- perlative 4. BONNIE FA YE WHEELER Glee Club 1,3. JEAN WOOD Glee Club 1,3,4; Dramatics Club 4; Intra- mural Basketball 1,2,3. JACKIE WOODALL 4-H Club lj Glee Club 1,3,4; Dramatics Club 4; Intramural Basketball 1,2. 17 MOST LIKELY TO SU Sylvia Gaines W. A. Barbour III 18 19 22 26 PROPHECY It ' s a warm Jurie night in 1967, and as we come to a stop in front of the Smithfield Country Club, we pause and listen to the music. It is different from that to which we listened and danced only ten years ago. As we are taking our seats J.R. Register, a big Chevrolet dealer, calls our attention to the Number I Band directed by Charles Holmes. We notice that Jackie Woodall and Jean Benson are having a time looking after six kids and at the same time trying to get an autograph for the children from two great Yankee pitchers, Landis Coats and Edward Stephenson. Paul Dunn, a famous Television Producer is trying to get these boys to appear on Person To Person. Charles Gibbs cuts a step and announces that he has an open date. Glancing around the room we see Jean Wood, Joyce Benson, and Linda Hall surround- ing Gerald Johnson, who is still looking for his one and only. Jean, Joyce and Linda are now doing secretarial work in Raleigh. Kenneth Dorman is discussing his Charles Atlas Courses with Charles Ingram, Charles Lee, and Johnny Strictland who are merchants in Benson. David Haller, the new Benson Review owner, is interviewing Billy Stuart who is en- tering his ' 57 Ford in the Darlington Races this year. During his spare time from his huge farms Jerry Morgan is Billy ' s mechanic. We hear a roar of laughter and it ' s none other than Libby Massad and Carroll Allen talking over those good ole days in Dunn. Libby and Carroll are now residing in their homes near the S S Grill. Our attention is drawn to the Band Stand as we see Don Clifton who is taking time off from his Broadway Schedule to sing all those Elvis Presley songs. We thought Don would be a big Livestock Producer like Roy Byrd and Glenwood Holland. Roy and Glen- wood now own farms near Benson. Ray Nell Eason, now owner of Betty Gay ' s, is talking with some of her clerks, Louise Lee, Janet Lee, and Ollie McLamb. They wave at Betty Frances Surles, Frances Thorn- ton, and Barbara Stephenson. Frances and Barbara are happy now that their husbands are out of service. Betty Frances is a private secretary. As we dance we notice Zona Faye Barbour and Helen Allen. They are successful nurses at Rex Hospital and are also doing housework. Not far from the group we find Charles Blackman, a successful artist, trying to persuade Sylvia Gaines to let him paint her. Sylvia is a Hospital Technician at Duke Hospital. Wandering over to the punch bowl we find W.A. Barbour, a leading engineer, talking to Pat Medlin and Jean Dale Freeman. Pat is both a housewife and famous hair stylist. Jean Dale is secretary and co-owner of the Lee Enterprizes. Under a cloud of smoke we see C.L. Parker entertaining Doris Dunn, Arlette Mc- Lamb, and Glennie Boan who have a full time job keeping house. Near the door we hear Rebecca Dixon, Bonnie Wheeler, and Sylvia Vernelson bring- ing each other up to date on their married life. Joining the group are Mary Frances Oakley and Sandra Coats who are living in Coats. Seated on the sofa we find Ruth Barefoot and Barbara Coats. Ruth is a commercial teacher at Meadow and Barbara is a private secretary. Arriving last is Peggy Nordan with her husband. Peggy has been married about twelve years and has three children. As all say good-night, happy that they have renewed their old friendships, the Band plays Auld Lang Syne. 30 CLASS HISTORY September of 1953 revealed seventy-two green, scared, but proud students. At last we had reached that long-awaited goal--HIGH SCHOOL. Knowing that our freshman year would be the basis of our high school career, we elected Billy Johnson president to help us get off on the right foot. Thanks to our understanding sponsors, Mrs. Stephen- son, Mrs. Perkinson, and Mr. Thompson, we completed the hectic year. Then in 1954 we began our sophomore year, decreased in number, but increased in ambition. As guiding lights we selected Billy Staurt, president; Don Clifton, vice- president; Frances Thornton, secretary; and Betty Frances Surles, treasurer, aided by Mr. Corbett and Mr. Stephens. The highlights of the year were the sponsoring of the Sauline Players and the tapping of eighteen members of our class as Beta Club mem- bers. Looking forward to all the junior activities we eagerly began our junior year. Our class officers were Billy Johnson, president; Billy Stuart, vice-president; Betty Frances Surles, secretary; and Louise Lee, treasurer. We edited THE STUDENT under the gui- dance of W.A. Barbour, editor, with the aid of other members of our class. We also sponsored Stunt Night which was a real success. As March rolled around we presented our first play, Here Comes Charlie. Because of the success of Stunt Night and our play, we gave the seniors one of the most beautiful banquets ever given. The theme Starlight, was beautifully carried out at the Johnston County Country Club. Our spon- sors, Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Woodworth, made these activities possible and most enjoy- able for us. The Marshals chosen were W.A. Barbour, chief; Billy Johnson, Libby Mas- sad, Sylvia Gaines, Zona Faye Barbour, Ray Nell Eason, Helen Allen, and Joyce Benson. Finally the time arrived when we became dignified SENIORS. Leading us through our senior year were Don Clifton, president; Billy Stuart, vice-president; Betty Frances Surles, secretary; Louise Lee, treasurer; Sylvia Vernelson, assistant treasurer; and sponsors, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Lambert. Our hardest and most gratifying project of the year was the publication of THE TATLER. Next came our senior play, A Pair of Country Kids, then, our Junior and Senior Banquet. During our senior year our class appreciated immensely the various parties given to us by our grade parents and the mascots, Mary Lynn Dunn and Davey Dunn. One of the most important steps of our lives now confronts us GRADUATION. To this day we are anxiously looking forward. For some it will be the ending of school days; for others it will only be the completion of one phase of their educational development. Libby Massad Ray Nell Eason Historians 31 THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT State of North Carolina County of Johnston Town of Benson We the members of the Senior Class of Benson High School, in this year of 1957, being of sound mind and body, wishing to leave some memorial of ourselves to our Alma Mater and under -classmen, do hereby, make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament. Section I Article 1. To our dear old Alma Mater we leave our heartfelt love and gratitude. Article 2. To our parents we bequeath our utmost thankfulness for their many endeavors in helping us to reach our goal. Section n Article 1. To the faculty we leave our appreciation for their understanding ways and patience throughout our high school days. Article 2. To our principal, Mr. W.J. Barefoot, we leave many years of peace after having to contend with us, and our thanks for his thoughtfulness. Section III Article 1. To the Junior Class we leave our dignity, our trials and tribulations, and our worn out seats in the auditorium. Article 2. To the Sophomore Class we leave our unprejudiced minds and tolerance. Article 3. To the Freshman Class we leave our undiluted courage and ability to find our way. Section IV Article 1. The following intellectuals do hereby make these bequeaths: 1. I, Carroll Duane Allen, leave my route to Dunn to anyone lucky enough to get a car and go that far. 2. I, Helen Joyce Allen, leave my love for cheerleading and my seat in Mr. Stephen ' s second period study hall to Marie Arrington. 3. I, Ruth Barefoot, leave my ability to graduate in three years to anyone brainy enough to do likewise. 4. I, W.A. Barbour, leave my ability to play a football game Friday night and work at City Marker Saturday to anyone that can do it. 5. I, Zona Faye Barbour, leave my ability to go steady with a State man to Dura Faye Barbour, wishing her all the luck in the world. 6. I, Jean Benson, leave my ability to get a diamond, a man, and then finish school to anyone. 7. I, Joyce Mae Benson, leave my abilities to anyone who can find them. 8. I, Charles Blackman, leave my drawing ability to Billy Parrish. 9. I, Glennie Boan, leave my shyness to James Boan. 10. I, Roy Byrd, leave my love for Four Oaks to Sherrill Johnson. 11. I, Don Clifton, leave my ability to rock ' n roll the auditorium at lunch time to anyone with the nerve. 12. I, Barbara Jean Coats, leave my seat in the Senior homeroom to my sister, Mary Coats. 13. I, Landis Reuben Coats, leave my ability to play baseball to Haywood Dorman. 14. I, Sandra Coats, leave my ability to date Coats boys and to go steady with them to my cousins, Sue Bailey and Sarah Whittington, who seem to be following in my footsteps. 15. I, Rebecca Dixon, leave my job as Mrs. Sorrells ' private secretary to anyone who has the time and patience. 16. I, Kenneth Dorman, leave my chemistry brain to Wayne Parrish. 17. I, Doris Mae Dunn, leave my ability of going steady with a certain boy who drives a Ford to Jackie Allen. 18. I, Paul Dunn, leave my road to Pearidge to anyone who can keep the road paved. 19. I, Ray Nell Eason, leave all my jokes to Romie Eason with this motto: Smile and the world smiles with you. 20. I, Jean Dale Freeman, leave my title as Most Athletic, and my ability to handle all situations, to my sister, Judy Freeman. 21. I, Sylvia Alice Gaines, leave my ability to do everything at the last minute to Lucinda Matthews. 22. I, Charles H. Gibbs, leave my ability to sleep in class to Phil Norris. 23. I, Linda Hall, leave and say goodbye. 24. I, David Haller, leave my position as left end on the football team to my brother, Edward Haller. 25. I, Glenwood Holland, leave my wavy hair to Tommy Stephenson. 26. I, Charles Holmes, leave my love for music to Keith Neighbors and Roy Jones, with the motto: Louder and Better. . 27. I, Charles Ingram, leave my quietness to Annie Ruth Lee, I. 28. I, Gerald Johnson, leave my seat in the library sixth period to Tommy Barbour. 29. I, Charles Lee, leave my school bus to Billy Lee. 30. I, Janet Rose Lee, leave my seat in the Senior homeroom to Louie Belle Johnson. 31. I, Louise Lee, leave my job as class treasurer to anyone foolish enough to accept. 32. I, Mary Elizabeth Massad, leave my ability to think of something to say at all times to Linda Faye Wood. 33. I, Patricia Lane Medlin, leave my ability to wait for a boy to Brenda Langdon. 34. I, Jerry Morgan, leave Benson High School and my new school bus with a satisfied mind. 35. I, Arlette McLamb, leave my auburn hair to my sister Carolyn McLamb. 36. I, Ollie McLamb, leave my patience to sit at home and wait for my boyfriend who is overseas to anybody who is unlucky enough to have one over there. 37. I, Peggy Nordan, leave my ability to catch a man to Judy Dixon. 38. I, Mary Frances Oakley, leave my ability to be at the Coats Theater almost every Saturday night to anyone able to get there. 39. I, C. L. Parker, leave my ability to interrupt classes to Billy Godwin. 40. I, J. R. Register, leave my ability to go out every night, come to school late, give a good excuse, and get by with it to Dale Holmes. 41. I, Barbara Stephenson, leave my lonely nights to anyone whose boyfriend is in the Air Force. 42. I, Edward Stephenson, leave my athletic build to Charles Ray Ennis. 43. I, Johnny Strickland, leave my courteous ways to Roy Jones. 44. I, Billy Stuart, leave my ability to pick up a fumble and make a touchdown to Dan Johnson. 45. I, Betty Frances Surles, leave my carefree ways and good times to Melba Grey Beasley. 46. I, Frances Thornton, leave my love of sports and ability to eat candy in Mr. Stephen ' s study hall without getting caught to Max Barbour. 47. I, Sylvia Dora Vernelson, leave my title of Best Dressed to my sister, Delores Vernelson. 48. I, Ruth West, leave my friendless ways to Becky West. 49. I, Bonnie Faye Wheeler, leave my ability not to go steady to Emma Lou Holmes with this saying, Steady business usually leads to marriage. 50. I, Jean Wood, leave my blonde hair, and desire for a brown -eyed handsome man to Linda Suggs and Martha Glover. 51. I, Jackie Woodall, leave my ability to go steady with one boy for two years and finish school to anyone who can. Testators Helen Allen Betty Frances Surles 33 SENIOR WHEELS 1. Baby Doll??; 2. Here Comes Charlie ; 3. Well, how ' bout that! ; 4. You ready??; 5. Here I be!!; 6. Love and Marriage!; 7. Anytime!; 8. Oh, you beautiful dolls! i ! ; 9. Watch that rack! ; 10. It ' s snowing!; 11. Gone fishin ' .; 12. Swimmin 1 anyone?; 13. Foreward!!; 14. Pals, that ' s us! ; 15. Dunga- ree Doll! ; 16. Love that man! ! ; 17. Pretty Baby!; 18. Men Working!; 19. Sitting pretty!; 20. Just us.; 21. Dig that crazy pose!; 22. Snow?; 23. Perch!!; 24. Guesswho!; 25. Smiles!!; 26. Cute couple, huh!; 27. Motor trouble?. 34 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Sue Beasley Maiy Alice Benson Lawrence CambeU Sue Colville Mary Coats Carolyn Creech Sue Creech Vasco Creech Vernon Creech Linda Lou Denning Judy Dixon Haywood Dorman Ramie Eason Charles Ray Ennis Jackie Ennis Judy Freeman Lucille G ask ins Martha Glover Rosalie Gilbert Betty Godwin 36 Billy Godwin Jewel Grimes Janice Allen Hall Jane Haller Emma Lou Holmes Charles Jernigan Ray Jones Roy Jones Linda Johnson Louie Bell Johnson Max Johnson Sherrill Johnson Wade Johnson Brenda Langdon Frank Langdon Jerry Mack Langdon Annie Ruth Lee Annie Ruth Lee J. E. Lee Joyce Ann Lee 37 Vivian Lee Lucinda Matthews Judy Neighbors Andrew Norris Billy Parrish Wayne Parrish Carolyn Phillips Rebecca Smith Jerry Stephenson Raeford Stephenson Tommy Stephenson Jimmy Stuart Delores Vernelson Betty Ann West Sybil Whittington Bette Ann Wood Linda Faye Wood Larry Young SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President, Joyce Clayton; Vice-President, Carolyn Sue Massengill; Secre- tary, Linda Suggs; Treasurer, Paul Gibbs; Reporter, Marie Arrington; Sgt. at Arms, Don Parrish. ft Wanda Adams Linda Allen Jeanette Aitman Marie Arrington Glenn Bailey Billy Barbour Landis Barbour Linda Barbour Glenn Barefoot Stacy Carson 39 Joyce Clayton Larry Creech Gerald Denning John Perming Philip Dudley Billy Evans Paul Gibbs Jackie Glover Faye Godwin L. W. Godwin Judy Grimes Dixie Harper Martha Hill Dale Holmes Lois Holmes Effie Lou Hudson Janice Hudson Larwood Jackson Carolyn Jernigan P. B. Jernigan Betty Jo Johnson Chris Johnson Dan Johnson Ken Johnson Peggy Johnson Fred Jones Billy Lee Hugh Lee Tony Lewis Carolyn Sue Massingill Don Matthews Larry Miller Johnny Morgan LaRue McLamb Keith Neighbors Peggy Norris Mack Page Helen Parrish Sue Parrish Lynn Price Bobby Raynor Linda Stewart Mary Woody Stone Linda Suggs J. C. Thornton Shirley Whitman Ronald Wiggins itatfk 1 t Ik i FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Guan Barbour, Secretary: Judith Whittington, Vice-President; Sarah Whitt- ington, Treasurer; Sue Lynn Bailey, President; Gordon McLamb, Reporter. ROW 1 • Doris Allen, Jackie Allen, James Allen, Scott Amos, Mary Austin, Guan Barbour, Leroy Barefoot, Douglas Barnes. ROW 2: Sue Lynn Bailey, Jim Best, Mary Blackman, Stacy Blackman, James Boan, David Bradley, Jennings Capps, Larry Clayton. ROW 3: Dorothy Coats, Judy Coats, Joyce Ann Creech, Ann Currin, Marie Denning, Arlene Ennis, Gay Nell Ennis, Mary Ennis. ROW 4: Harold Godwin, R. L. Godwin, Myra Guiton. 42 FRESHMAN ROW 1: Janice Hall, Edward HaJJLei, Sandra Hodges, Mertie Hardison, Connie Mack Holland, Randle Holland, Lois Holmes, Vaden Holmes. ROW 2: Betty L. Hudson, Marinda Hudson, Edna Ruth Jackson, Brenda Johnson, Janet Johnson, Judy Johnson, M. G. Johnson, Jr., Phil Johnson. ROW 3: Paul Langdon, J. R. Lee, Betty Man- gum, Elbert Massad, Judy Massengill, La Verne Mills, Ora Mitchell, Bill Monday. ROW 4: Billy Ray Moore, Jimmie Moore, Hexie Morgan, Bonnie McLamb, Frances McLamb, Gordon McLamb, Rochelle McLamb, Charles Norris. ROW 5: David Norris, Lester Parrish, Carolyn Penny, Jerry Penny, Mary Ellen Rackley, Joyce Ann Ray- nor, Joyce Stancil, Margie Stanley. ROW 6: Brenda Stephenson, Wayne Stephenson, Janet Stevens, Billy Strickland, Jan Sorrell, Larry Tart, Rachel Tart, Sandra Thornton. ROW 7: Pat Tripp, Martha Wallace, Richard Weaver, Judith. Whittington, Sarah Whittington, Elizabeth Wood, Susan Wood, Wetona Woodcock. 43 EIGHTH GRADE Mis. PENNY Mr. PAUL HOLLING SWORTH Mrs. DUDLEY ID Ik ft 4 £1 Ah. ROW 1: Etta Ruth Adams, Judy Adams, Gloria Allen, Noela Sue Auman, Mike Bain, Jackie Barbour, Sharon Barbour, Virginia barefoot. ROW 2: Mary Frances Barnes, Rebecca Benson, Leslie Black, Charles Blackman, Rachel Blackman, Carroll Britt, Allen Byrd, Don Byrd. ROW 3: Colen Campbell, Mary Ellen Capps, Ben Clifton, Leamon Clifton, Jerry Neil Creech, Ronald Creech, Clara Denning, Robert Denning. ROW 4: Roy Denning, Eloise Dorm an, Marcia Guiton, Edward Haller, James Hayes, Nelson Holland, Catherine Hudson, Gerald Ivey. 44 EIGHTH GRADE ROW 1: Nancy Ivey, Nancy Jernigan, Ann Johnson, Freddie Johnson, Roy Johnson, Bonnie Langdon, Bobby Lee, Lennis Lee. ROW 2: Camille Levinson, Carol Levinson, Mickey Matthews, Tracy Medlin, Shirley Ed Miller, Julia Miley, Ethel Mills, Ann Morgan. ROW 3s Joseph Mc Daniel, Beluia McLamb, Brenda McLamb, Donald Ray McLamb, Leonard McLamb, Linda McLamb, Ray McLamb, R. J. McLamb. ROW 4: Faye Norris, Floyd Norris, Larry Norris, Stacy Norris, Diane Overby, Bonnie Parrish, Glenn Parrish, Tommy Parrish. ROW 5: Donnie Phillips, Preston Phillips, Lacy Rabon, Jr., Danny Royster, Ralph Smith, Bill Sorrel, W. T. Sorrell, Shirley Stan- ley. ROW 6: Janice Strickland, Edith Suggs, Doris Tanner, Carolyn Turlington, Faye West, Donald Wheeler, Rachel Wheeler, Bobby Whitman. ROW 7: Larry Whittington, Dorothy Wood, Kenny Wood, Larry Wood, Ravon Wood, Bill Woodall. 45 TATLER STAFF Editor W. A. Barbour Assistant Editor Zona Faye Barbour Business Manager Sylvia Gaines Assistant Business Manager Paul Dunn Circulation Manager Don Clifton Assistant Circulation Manager Pat Medlin Advertising Manager Jerry Morgan Assistant Advertising Manager J. R. Register Sports Editor Frances Thornton Assistant Sports Editor Billy Stuart Art Editor Charles Blackman Assistant Art Editor Barbara Stephenson Typist Sylvia Vernelson Assistant Typist Rebecca Dixon Feature Editor Jean Dale Freeman Faculty Advisor Mrs. Annalean Johnson THE STUDENT Editor Charles Ray Ennis Assistant Editor Bette Anne Wood Sports Editor Andrew Norris Assistant Sports Editor Jackie Ennis Sports Writers Billy Godwin, Jerry Langdon Business Manager Delores Vernelson Assistant Business Manager Jimmy Stuart Circulation Manager Romie Eason Assistant Circulation Manager Linda Faye Wood Gossip Editor Carolyn Creech Assistant Gossip Editor Judy Freeman Reporters Janice Allen, Judith Neighbors, Annie Ruth Lee Art Editor Rayvon Adams Assistant Art Editor Billy Parrish Typists Dura Faye Barbour, Sue Colville Advisor Miss Emily Milton 47 9 I IL£.M TOP ROW: Mr. W. J. Barefoot, Miss Emily Milton, Advisors, Zona Faye Barbour, Frances Thornton, Pat Medlin, Helen Allen, Peggy Nordan, Charles Ray Ennis. LFFT SIDE: Judy Dixon, Judy Freeman, Libby Massad, Becky Smith, Dura Faye Barbour, Joyce Ann Lee. President Sylvia Gaines Vice-President W. A. Barbour teas Secretary Jean Dale Freeman Treasurer Betty Frances Surles RIGHT SIDE: Linda Faye Wood, Bette Anne Wood, Melba Beasley, Rebecca Dixon, Louise Lee, Mary Alice Benson. BOTTOM ROW: Tommy Stephen- son, Linda Lou Den n i n g, Ray Nell Eason, Joyce Benson, Sybil Whittington, Lucinda Matthews, Emma Lou Holmes, Jackie Ennis. 49 MARSHALS FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA SEATED left to right: Brenda Lang- don, Treasurer; Jean Freeman, Secretary; Betty Surles, Presi- dent; Judy Freeman, Vice President. STANDING: Sue Byrd, Joyce Ann Lee, Judy Neighbors, Betty Wood, Mary Benson, Carolyn Sue Massen- gill, Linda Wood, Ruth Barefoot, Libby Massad, Becky Smith, Betty Jo John- son, Linda Barbour, Martha Hill, Mr. J. W. Thompson, Ad- visor; J. R. Register, Glenn Bailey, Charles Holmes. 50 CITIZENSHIP COUNCIL FRONT ROW: Janet Johnson, Susan Wood, P. B. Jemigan. SEC- OND ROW: Brenda Langdon, vice-presi- dent; Miss Emily Milton, advisor; Gerald Denning. THIRD ROW: Jerry Morgan, president; Mr. Robert Warren, advisor; Jean Benson, secretary and treas- urer. KEY CLUB SEATED FIRST ROW: Billy Stuart, secre- tary; Paul Dunn, president; Jimmy Stuart, vice-presi- dent; J. R. Register, treasurer. STANDING SECOND ROW: Mr. Mac Guill, advisor; Gerald Johnson, Billy Creech, David Haller, Don Clifton, C. L. Parker, Vasco Creech, Charles Gibbs, Johnny Strickland, Mr. W. G. Corbett, advisor. 51 BAND FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Robin Vann, Etta Ruth Mc- Lamb, Virginia Barefoot, Sylvia Gaines, Nola Sue Au- man, Camille Levinson, Anne Johnson. SECOND ROW: Judy Johnson, Jane Haller, Carol Levinson, Donnie Phil- lips, Dale Phillips, Mascot; Ben Clifton, Mickey Matthews Mike Canady, Bill Sorrell, Charles Holmes. THIRD ROY Tommy Knox, Don Parker, Scott Amos, Larry Herring, Donald Wheeler, Mousie Mil- ler, Tommy Parrish, Larry Whittington, Philip Dudley, Bill Woodall, Jerry Creech, Gordan McLamb. GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Judy Freeman, Carolyn Phil- lips, Melba Beasley, Barbara Coats, Louie Belle Johnson, Jean Wood, Jean Benson, Sylvia Vernelson, Linda John- son. SECOND ROW: Linda Denning, Sue Colville, Janice Allen, Delores Vernelson, Louise Lee, Becky Smith, Pat Medlin, Peggy Nordan, Betty Wood, Jean Freeman, Judy Dixon. THIRD ROW: Re- becca Dixon, Sylvia Gaines, Annie Ruth Lee, Mary Coats, Vivian Barbour, Helen Allen, Barbara Stepehnson, Joyce Benson, Arlette McLamb, Dura Faye Barbour, Lucinda Matthews, Ray Nell Eason, Sandra Coats. FOURTH ROW: Sue Beasley, Rosalie Gilbert, Martha Glover, Sybil Whittington, Linda Hall, Ollie McLamb, Janet Lee, Jackie Woodall, Mary Frances Oakley, Frances Thornton, Zona Bar- bour, Jane Haller, Ruth Bare- foot. SEATED: Wayne Parrish, C. L. Parker, J. E. Lee, Jerry Morgan, Vice-Presi- dentj Charles Lee, Peggy Nordan, Glenwood Holland, Louie Belle Johnson, Law- rence Campbell, Ruth Barefoot, Secretary and Treasurer; Don Clifton, Andrew Norris, Sherrill Johnson. STANDING: Roy Byrd, Billy Godwin, Billy Stuart, President; Billy Parrish, and Mr. W, J. Barefoot, Advisor. BUS DRIVERS CLUB LUNCHROOM STAFF SEATED, left to right: Mrs. Ina Wallace, Mrs. Booker Creech, Mrs. Gra- ham Johnson, Mrs. Ranee Allen, Mrs. Johnny Med- lin, Mrs. Cornelia Cagle, Mrs. Elsie Knox, Mrs. Florence Strictland. SCIENCE CLUB LEFT to RIGHT: Betty Ann Wood, Secretary- Treasurer; Ray Nell Ea- son, Vice-President; Mr. Corbett, Advisor; Becky Smith, Program Chairman Louise Lee, President. MONOGRAM CLUB LEFT to RIGHT: Judy Neighbors, Judy Dixon, Secretary; Judy Freeman, Treasurer; Ray Jones, Jackie Ennis, Stacy Black- man, Gordon McLamb, Jan Sorrell, Linda Faye Wood, Charles Gibbs, Brenda Langdon, Tommy Barbour, Tommy Stephen- son, Landis Coats, W. A. Barbour, President; Mr. Hollingsworth, Advisor; J. R. Register, Gerald Johnson, Glenn Baily, Billy Parrish, Don Clifton, Mr. Stephens, Advisor. LEFT to RIGHT: Judy Johnson, Martha Wallace, Wanda Adams, Jan Sorrell, Linda Faye Wood, Becky Smith, Judy Free- man, Larue McLamb, Sandra Thornton, Roch chelle McLamb, Carolyn Penny. SECOND ROW: Joyce Clayton, Martha Glover, Annie Ruth Lee, Elizabeth Wood, Jackie Allen, Linda Allen, Ma- rinda Hudson, Betty Jo Johnson, Mary Ellen Rackley, Marie Arrington, Frances McLamb, Janice Hall, Sue Colville, Ruth Barefoot, Linda Lou Den- ning, Sybil Whittington, Sue Beasley, Carolyn Massengill. THIRD ROW: Linda Lou Stuart, Linda Barbour, Martha Hill, Janice Hall, Dorothy Coats, Ann Currin, Peggy Norris, Mary Blackman, Betty Mangum, Helen Parrish, Mrs. Sorrell, Ad- visor. FOURTH ROW: Becky West, Judy Coats, Joyce Creech, Brenda Johnson, Sandra Hodges, Mary Frances Eason, La- Verne Mills, Shirley Whittington, Joyce Ray- nor, Sue Parrish, Emma Lou Holmes, Rosalie Gil- bert, Pat Tripp, and Joyce Stancil. F. H. A. F. F. A C. L. Parker, Report erj Charles Ray Ennis, Treas- urer, Jerry Morgan, Vice- President; Paul Dunn, President; Billy Stuart, Secretary; Jerry Langdon, Sentinel; R. D. Warren, Advisor; Guan Barbour, J. R. Lee, Donald Byrd, Bill Monday, Larry Clay- ton, Gordan McLamb, Harold Godwin, Billy Lee, Raeford Surles, Lawrence Campbell, Bobby Raynor, Billy Parrish, Sherwood Stewart, Jimmy Stuart, Jerry Penny, Andrew Nor- ris, Hugh Lee, Larry Creech, John Denning, Billy Godwin, Billy Bar- bour, J. E. Lee, Frank Langdon, Wayne Parrish, Sherrill Johnson, Larry Tart, Edward Stephenson, Phil Johnson, Max Bar- bour, Lester Parrish, Jerald Denning, Charles Lee, Glenwood Holland, Billy Evans, Wayne Stephenson, P. B. Jernigan, Fred Byrd, Don Clifton. 55 SPORTS Cheerleaders LEFT to RIGHT: Jean Dale Freeman, Chief; Betty Ann Wood, Marie Arrington. Sylvia Gaines, Jan Sorrell, and Helen Allen. School Song Now when the Benson team falls into line, We ' re going to win this game, yes, everytime, Our colors Blue and Gold fly everywhere; We are so happy when we see them flying there. We ' ve come to fight, to conquer, and to win; Our players are so eager to begin. We ' re going to win this game, yes, everytime. Fall in line ! Three cheers for Benson High! RAH! RAH! RAH! 56 HOMECOMING QUEEN Sylvia Gaines FOOTBALL TEAM FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Jimmy Levinson, Manager, Paul Dunn, J. R. Register, Billy Stuart, W. A. Barbour, David Haller, and W. T. Sorrell, Manager. SECOND ROW: Larry Miller, Vasco Creech, Jimmy Stuart, Romie Eason, and Haywood Dorman. THIRD ROW: Dan Johnson, Gerald Denning, Paul Gibbs, Glenn Bailey, Don Parrish, and Ken Johnson. FOURTH ROW: M. G. Johnson, Jr., Edward Haller, Vaden Holmes, and Don Matt- hews. NOT PICTURED: Glenn Barefoot, Sherwood Stewart, and Charles Blackman. 58 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Judy Dixon, Betty Jo Johnson, Brenda Langdon, Sue Creech, Linda Allen, Linda Faye Wood, and Judy Freeman. SECOND ROW: Mr. Paul Ho llings worth, Coach, Becky Smith, Manager, Ann Currin, Peggy Norris, Martha Hill, Jackie Allen, Wanda Adams, Janet Johnson, Miranda Hudson, and Sarah Whittington. THIRD ROW: Carolyn Sue Massengill, Gaynell Ennis, Joyce Creech, Sue Lynn Bailey, Judith Whittington, Mary Woody Stone, Rachel Tart, Brenda Stephenson, Janet Stephenson, and Brenda Johnson. Linda Faye Wood, Guard Brenda Langdon, For- ward Linda Allen, Guard Betty Jo Johnson, Forward Judy Freeman, Guard Judy Dixon, Forward Sue Creech, Guard Martha Hill, Forward 59 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Larry Miller, Jimmy Stuart, Max Johnson, Andrew Norris, and Charles Ray Ennis. SECOND ROW: Judson Stephens, Coach, Don Clifton, Billy Stuart, David Haller, Edward Stephenson, Landis Coats, and W. A. Barbour, Manager. Billy Stuart, Guard Don Clifton, Guard Charles Ray Ennis, Forward Andrew Norris, Center Edward Stephenson, Forward David Haller, Forward Landis Coats, Guard Larry Miller, Guard 60 BASEBALL TEAM FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Connie Holland, Lee Ray, Barefoot, Gordon McLamb, Edward Haller, Jennings Capps, Randall Holland, and Elbert Massad. SECOND ROW: Guan Barbour, Stacy Blackman, Philip Dudley, Jerry Penny, Scott Amis, M. G. Johnson, Jr., Don Matthews, and James Allen. THIRD ROW: Paul Gibbs, Larry Miller, Tommy Barbour, Glenn Bailey, Jackie Ennis, Haywood Dorman, Max Barbour, and Gerald Denning. FOURTH ROW: Jerry Langdon, Landis Coats, Don Clifton, Charles Gibbs, Edward Stephenson, W.A. Barbour, and Judson Stephens, Coach. Games of 1955-1956 Cleveland 2 Benson 5 Meadow 10 Benson 5 Smithfield 3 Benson 6 Four Oaks 10 Benson 10 Meadow 5 Benson 6 Four Oaks 6 Benson 7 Clayton 1 Benson T. B. I. 2 Benson 3 Four Oaks 9 Benson 13 Methodist Orp. 10 Benson 11 Cleveland Benson 2 Apex 2 Benson 4 Smithfield 1 Benson 4 Helena 4 Benson 1 Clayton 2 Benson 15 Helena 11 Benson 7 Four Oaks 7 Benson 4 Selma 3 Benson 4 Methodist Orp.19 Benson 2 Selma 9 Benson 4 Selma 5 Benson 3 61 CITY MARKET Home of Fine Foods Phone 288-6 j Benson N.C. G. G. GAINES LUMBER COMPANY Manufacturers and Buyers of North Carolina Pine Timber If you have standing Timber or logs to sell, see us. Ph. 476-1 Benson N.C. • TO � :•:• w • v va ❖5 ♦V ♦V TO ♦♦♦♦ ♦V (inejlale vt w w w w w � v. w V • « to MILK - ICE CREAM � ;♦;♦ : • • � ♦ • • ♦ - •V • • � Iv % A TO TO ltu Nfel CUc£ Swce 1919 w w w w � ♦ « � � w w Pine State Creamery w l ■ ♦ 4 $ ■to Raleigh • ♦ ♦ PRINCESS THEATER and COTTON BOLL DRIVE-IN THEATER Where your patronage is sincerely appreciated by • Margaret and Bill Smith MANGUM SORRELL General Contractors N.C. License 2860 Ph. 254-6 Benson N.C. J. E. WILSON SONS Heavy and Fancy Groceries Leco Feeds VC — Royster — Swift — Fertilizers Anvil Brand Work Clothes Ph. 238-1 Benson N.C. SUGAR BOWL Home Cooked Meals Hotdogs — Hamburgers Benson .- N.C. Get Your Subscription to the News and Observer From J. A. PENNY Your Friendly Newspaper Agent Benson N.C. STEPHENSON MOTOR CO. Ph. 455-1 P.O. Box 247 Benson N.C. Case Tractors WAYNE ff A STATION tort Groceries - Wayne Feeds On the Farm Feed Grinding and Mixing Pk 11 K A. rn. ood ' O L. A. Massengill Robie Dunn Compliments of HOLMES AND MORRIS Benson N.C. Compliments of WARREN DRUG COMPANY The Dependable Store. Prescriptions A Specialty Benson N.C. CITY CLEANERS No Finer Cleaning Anywhere Benson N.C. PARRISH MOTOR CO. Your Friendly Ford Dealer Benson N.C. Congratulations to the graduating class of 1956—1957 from member stores: Barnes Furniture Company — Four Oaks, N.C. Denning Furniture Company — Smithfield, N.C. Home Furniture Company - Smithfield, N.C. Jones Bros. Furniture Co. - Pine Level, N.C. Jones Bros. Furniture Co. - Kenly, N.C. Miller Furniture Company — Benson, N.C. Rose Company — 3enson, N.C. Selma Furniture Company — Selma, N.C. Talton, Inc. - Smithfield, N.C. G. S. Tucker Company — Smithfield, N.C. Economy Furniture Company - Selma, N.C. (Honest Dealings in Furniture) JOHNSTON COUNTY FURNITURE ASSOCIATION 1 V IX 111 1 J IX k ■ W V X 1 1 1 ■ 1 Your Assurance of Quality NAPA Auto Parts FIRESTONE RECAPPING BENSON AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY Benson, N.C. BAREFOOT LUMBER COMPANY Dry-Kilned and Air-Dried Lumber Rough and Dressed Lumber Phone 446-1 Benson N.C. STEVENS AND COMPANY Where Young Men Learn To Dress Benson N.C. BYRD ' S WATCH REPAIR Watches — Rings — Clocks Here ' s Where Prices Are Born; T hey Are Raised elsewhere Main Street Benson N.C. ALLEN W. JOHNSON FERTILIZER OIL COMPANY Fuel Oil — Kerosene — Gasoline Tharrington tobacco curers and heaters Mayo tobacco curers Allen W. Johnson — Zeb V. Stephenson Benson N.C. FAY ' S SANDWICH CO. Ph. 269-3 Smithfield N.C. JESSE McLAMB Insurance Agency Benson N.C. LANDON ' S Clothing for all the Family Phone 293-1 Benson N.C. ERK ' S Frozen Custard and Sandwich Shop Curb Service Hwy. 301 Benson N.C. NETA ' S Neta Turlington, Manager Gifts — China — Crystal — Sportswear Ladies ' Ready-to-Wear — Lingerie Benson N.C. Compliments to Seniors from CAGLE WHOLESALE CO. Benson N.C. Compliments of CURWELL BEAUTY SHOP Benson N.C Compliments of VENEER COMPANY Benson N.C. Garland - Ernest - Jerald McLAMB BROS. HOG MARKET Benson, North Carolina One-half mile south of Benson on Highway 301 We Buy Hogs Every Day Ph. 4941 LANGDON ' S FOOD STORE Fresh Meats and Groceries Ph. 480-1 Benson N.C. GREENTHAL ' S Fine Ready-To-Wear For the— Teen-Agers RYALS BROS. AND BARNES Hardware and Furniture Benson N.C. Popular Prices Benson N.C. Mrs. W. 0. RACKLEY Clothing, Shoes and General Merchandise Benson N.C. THE BENSON PEV!EW Weekly Newspaper Commercial Printin ; Office Supplies Benson N.C. 1 Flowers for All Occasions Corsages . . . Plants Designs . . . Arrangements Call 5521 CITY FLORIST 403 Johnson Street Benson N.C. Kfl r q F V M c nmn (i w n a r IY1 1 9 • t— • t I k_ U 1 1 1 U f W MCI ROBERT A. TART INSURANCE AGENCY All Kinds of Insurance F h. 430-1 Benson N.C. ACME CLEANERS Care Taken of Clothes For Most Modern Cleaning Send it to Acme Cleaners Benson N.C. ACE AUTO PARTS Automotive Parts— Recapping Goodyear Tires Tube; Original Replacement Parts Benson N.C. ABDALLA ' S For Clothing and Shoes For the- Entire Family Benson N.C. Compliments of R, G. ADAMS Grocery Benson N.C. HOLLAND FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture is our business Come in and see us Bensoi, N.C. Compliments of J. F, WOODALi senson N.C. Your Guarantee of Satisfaction Paints — Television LP Gas — Furniture Bonded Mattresses Gas Electric Appliances Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Wizard Appliances Davis Tires Sales Service Dunn N.C. Ben N.C. JOHNSON COTTON COMPANY Compliments to Seniors DUNN COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Dunn, N.C. SMITHFIELD MULE COMPANY Oliver Tractors and Fai.n Machinery Livestock Clean Used Cars Smithfield N.C. Complim ents of C. M. BLACKMAN NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD Btry. D 130th AAA Bn. (AW) (SP) Join your local unit and continue your education while at home. Benson N.C. Benson N.C. CREECH BEAUTY and BARBER SHOP Professional Service for the Entire Family Ph. 475-1 GWENS Gifts, China, Crystal Ready-to-Wear for Ladies and Children Phone 455-6 Benson N.C. Benson N.C. Ben son BARBOUR BROS. Groceries — Feeds — Seeds Country Produce 108 South Mkt. St. N.C. JOHN K. LEE Be Sure with Pure ' Ph. 2066 Benson N.C. P. B. JOHNSON SONS Phone: 224-1 Main St. Benson North Carolina MEDLIN TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT CO. Minneapolis Moline Tractors and Equipment Phone 2516 Benson North Carol ir j NORRIS JEWELRY Bulova and Elgin Watches Watch Repairing Benson N.C. E. V. McLAMB BENSON DRUG CO. Wholesaler Your Friendly Rexall Drug Store Ph. 337-1 Benson N.C. Ph. 236-1 Benson N.C. LEE AND JOHNSON DENNING BROTHERS ' Statesville Feeds and Flour Cotton Gin Groceries and Seeds V. C. and Armour ' s Fertilizer We Buy and Sell Country Produce. Benson N.C. Benson N.C. BENSON FEED MILLS, INC. r b Custom Grinding Purina Chows and and B (J 9K « Mixing Sanitation t T ST We buy Grain B B iSijjji Benson N.C. MEDLIN AND DORMAN Hardware— Groceries— Feeds— Fertilizers— Wagons Cotton— Electrical Appliances— Wagons Benson N.C. GODWIN SALES CO. Benson North Carolina E. A. JOHNSON Diamonds — Watches — Jewelry - Silverware You will like our service Benson N.C. BANNER MOTOR COMPANY We guarantee satisfaction Chevrolet parts and accessories Phone 202-1 Benson N.C. C ompliments of SOUTHLAND MANUFACTURING CO. Benson, N.C. BELK ' S DEPT. STCRE Home of Better Values Dunn N.C. THE MEN ' S STORE Clothes for the Young Men Formal Dress for Rent Dunn N.C. THE JEWEL BOX, INC. Your Friendly Jeweler Diamonds — Watches Dunn N.C.