Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1961 volume:

THE TATLER 1961 Benson High School Benson, North Carolina Table of Contents Page ANNUAL STAFF 3 ADMINISTRATION 5 PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE 7 CLASS OF ' 60 11 SENIOR BABIES 12 24 CLASS OF 61 13 SENIOR DIRECTORY 25 CLASS HISTORY 28 PROPHECY. 29 LAST WILL and TESTAMENT 30 MASCOTS 33 DEDICATION 34 SUPERLATIVES 35 JUNIOR-SENIOR 1960 48 CLASS OF ' 62 50 CLASS OF 63 55 CLASS OF ' 64 59 CLASS OF ' 65 64 ORGANIZATIONS 67 ACTIVITIES 81 HOMECOMING QUEEN 82 ATHLETICS 89 ADVERTISING 97 2 The Book Builders SHARON BARBOUR C. M. BLACKMAN, JR. Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Seated, left to right: Danny Royster, Photographer; Mrs. Manager. Third row: C. M. Blackburn, Assistant Editor; Jo Ann Wells, Sponsor; Sharon Barbour, Editor; Mrs. Larue Glenn Parrish, Circulation Manager; Douglas Strickland, Goodman, Sponsor; Barbara Snipes, Copy Editor. Second Sophomore Representative; Tracy Medlin, Virginia Mascot School Song Colors BLUE AND GOLD Now when the Benson team falls into line, We ' re going to win this game, yes, every time; Our colors, blue and gold, fly everywhere, We are so happy when we see them flying there. We come to fight, to conquer, and to win; Our players are so eager to begin, We ' re going to win this game, yes, every time, fall in line, Three cheers for Benson High! Rah! Rah! Rah! 4 Principal ' s Message To the Class of 1961: Your graduation from high school will mean many things for you as a group, depending upon your plans, hopes and aspirations for the future. In whatever phase of life your lot may be cast, you carry with you our best wishes and highest esteem. For many of you, graduation from high school will mean the end of your formal education. You will soon accept work in various fields and begin to earn a living. It is my hope that, although your formal education as such may have ended, you will con- tinue to study and learn. Continue to develop your God-given mental faculties. If you are to become a well-informed and useful citizen, it will be necessary for you to con- tinue to read, study, think and plan. Give your best in physical, mental and moral strength in whatever honorable vocation you may follow. Remember that all honest labor is noble. God honors nobility of effort in any endeavor for the benefit of mankind and for his glory. Make service to God and your fellowman your guiding star. Many of you will enter institutions of higher learning, trade schools and other organized schools to continue your formal education and training. You will find, I am sure, that much will be expected from you. It will be necessary for you to discipline your mind, body and time. As you continue your preparation for places of responsibility and leadership, it is my sincere hope that you build the foundation strong and steady. This will require many months and years of earnest study and toil. Let Devotion to Duty be your motto. Some of you no doubt will soon establish homes and find your places as citizens of a community. I trust that you will be builders of a better and nobler life for your com- munity, state and nation. It requires no brains, thought, character or stamina to join the wrecking crew. To be a builder of that which is noble and uplifting does call for the finest attributes of human personality and devotion. For every right and privilege you will enjoy, there will be a corresponding duty and responsibility. Make The Sermon on the Mount your guide. I trust that Benson School has been able to point the way toward a better life for you. Follow the Gleam Wm. J. Barefoot, Principal 7 8 MR. E. S. SIMPSON Superintendent of Johnston County Public Schools MR. C. C. CANADAY MR. J. M. DENNING 10 13 RANSOM JADER McLAMB President SHARON VERONE BARBOUR Vice-President Senior Class Officers CATHERINE ELIZABETH HUDSON Secretary BRENDA SUE McLAMB Treasurer CAMILLE SUE LEVINSON Treasurer 14 NANCY IVEY BLAKE CARROLL WEBSTER BRITT CHARLES DON BYRD 16 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CLIFTON LEAMON FARL CLIFTON CLARA DENNING COBB JERRY NEIL CREECH THOMAS RONALD CREECH ROBERT SHERRILL DENNING ROY WOOD DENNING NANCY ELOISE DORMAN 17 18 19 EDNA DIANE OVERBY SAMUEL GLENN PARRISH MARY BEASLEY PARRISH - Seniors of 1961 JAMES THOMAS PARRISH LARRY BRUCE PEACOCK CAROLE STRICKLAND PHILLIPS CHARLES DONNIE PHILLIPS WILLIAM ELLIS POPE 21 22 23 Senior Directory ETTA RUTH ADAMS Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Monogram Club 2, 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; F.B. L. A. 4, Reporter 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1; Homecoming Queen 2. GLORIA ALLEN 4-H Club 1, President; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Secretary 2; F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 4, Secretary- Treasurer 2, President 4; Library Club 2, President; Beta Club 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 3,4, President 4; Science Club 1, 3; Debating Team 3; School Newspaper 4; Senior Play 4; Basketball 1, 2; Benson High School Reporter 2; Waitress Junior-Senior Banquet 2; Marshal 3; Citizenship Award 4; Superlative 4; Intramural Basketball 4. NOELA SUE AUMAN Majorette 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2; F.T.A. 3,4; Beta Club 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,3, Manager 2, Assistant Scorekeeper 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; THE TATLER Staff 4, Advertising Manager; School Newspaper Staff 4; Superlative 4. MIKE BAIN Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 1,2,4; Key Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; Band 1, 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. JACKIE BARBOUR Basketball 1, 2; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; How to Study Club 2; F.H.A. 1; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Science Club 3,4; Superlative 4. SHARON BARBOUR Science Club 1, 2- Citizenship Council 1, 2, Secretary 2; How to Study Club 2, President; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Presi- dent 4; THE TATLER Staff 2,3,4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Marshal 3; Waitress Junior-Senior Ban- quet 3; F.T.A. 3,4; Beta Club 2, 3,4, Vice-President 4; Class Officer, Treasurer 1, Vice-President 4; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bus Drivers ' Club 3, 4; Superlative 4; Office Assistant 3, 4. LERAY BAREFOOT Baseball 1,2; Football 1,2; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3, 4, 5. VIRGINIA BAREFOOT Science Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 2- Glee Club 1, 2; Mono- gram Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; F.H.A. 1; Library Club 2, 3; F.T.A. 4; THE TATLER Staff 4; Sports Editor; Chief Band Majorette 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, Scorekeeper 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Class Treasurer 1, 2; Intra- mural Basketball 4; Class Historian 4; School Newspaper Staff 4. LESLIE BLACK Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Intramural Basketball 1. NANCY I. BLAKE F.H.A. 1; Dramatics Club 3,4; F.B.L.A. 4; Basketball 1,2; Intramural Basketball 3; Glee Club 1. BEN CLIFTON Football 1, 2, 3, 4, All Conference 3, Honorable Mention 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1; Junior Play 3; Mono- gram Club 1, 2, 3,4; Science Club 1,2; Band 1; Superlative 4; Basketball Manager 1. CLARA COBB Glee Club 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3,4; Library Club 2,3; Bus Drivers ' Club 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Library Assistant 1,2,3; Office Assistant 2,3,4; Intramural Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; F.B.L.A. 4; Superlative 4. JERRY NEAL CREECH Baseball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2,3,4; THE TATLER Staff 4; Superlative 4; Science Club 1; Monogram Club 2, 3,4; Glee Club l;Key Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Senior Play 4. 25 Senior Directory RONNIE CREECH Bus Drivers ' Club 3, 4; F.F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. ROY WOOD DENNING Bus Drivers ' Club 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Intramural Basket- ball 2,3,4; F.F. A. 1,2,3,4. R. L. GODWIN F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bus Drivers ' Club 3, 4. JAMES HALLER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Science Club 1. NELSON HOLLAND F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Bus Drivers ' Club 3,4; Intramural Bas- ketball 1, 2. NELL HOLLOMAN Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Science Club 4; Office Assistant 4. CATHERINE HUDSON F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,4; Glee Club 1,2,4; Library Club 3, 4, President 4; Basketball 1, 2; Dramatics Club 2; Class Officer, Secretary 4; Class Testator 4; Superlative 4; Intramural Basketball 4. ANNE JOHNSON F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Song Leader 3, Nation F.H.A. Con- vention Delegate 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Class Reporter 2; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4, President 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Alternate 1; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Debate 3; Marshal 3; Monogram Club 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Superlative 4; Annual Staff 4, Advertising Manager; School Newspaper Staff 4; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Waitress Junior-Senior Banquet 2; Stunt Night 3, Chairman Beauty Contest. MIKE JOHNSON Football 1, Manager 4; Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2; Mono- gram Club 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Senior Play 4. LARRY LEE Bus Drivers ' Club 2; F.F.A. 4. MICKEY MATTHEWS Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Glee Club 1. BRENDA McLAMB Basketball 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Miss Benson High 2; Intra- mural Basketball 2, 4; Office Assistant 4; Class Officer, Treasurer 4; Science Club 4. LINDA McLAMB Library Club 3; How to Study Club 2; F.B.L.A. 4. R. J. McLAMB Class Officer, President 4; Superlative 4; Bus Drivers ' Club 3,4, President 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4. TRACY MEDLIN THE TATLER Staff, Sports Editor 4; Baseball 1; Citizen- ship Council 4, President 4; Basketball , 1„ 2„3, 4; Boys ' State Representative 3; Beta Club 2,3,4, Secretary 4; Class Officer, President 3, Vice-President 2; Key Club 2, 3,4, Secretary 3; Master of Ceremonies Junior-Senior Banquet 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, President 3, Vice-President 4; Waiter Junior-Senior Banquet 2; Ring Committee 4, Chairman 4. EDWARD MILLER (Mousey) Key Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 3, President 4, Key Club Convention 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basket- ball 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4. 26 Senior Directory ANN MORGAN GleeClub 1, 2; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1,2; How to Study Club 2; Bus Drivers ' Club 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Science Club 3,4, Secretary 4; Citizenship Council 3, Secretary 3; Miss Benson High 3; Office Assistant 2, 3; Library Club 1; THE TATLER Staff, Feature Editor 4. DIANE OVERBY Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Chief 4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 4; Junior Play 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; THE TATLER Staff, Circulation Manager 4; Mistress of Ceremonies Stunt Night 3. GLENN PARRISH F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3,4; Bus Drivers ' Club 3,4, Secretary -Treasurer 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; THE TATLER Staff 4; Waiter Junior-Senior Banquet 2. TOMMY PARRISH Key Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Superlative 4. MARY B. PARRISH Science Club 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4. BRUCE PEACOCK Science Club 3; Key Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2. BILLY POPE Science Club 3, 4, President 4; Baseball 3, 4; Superlative 4; Junior Play 3; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. BARBARA SNIPES F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1, 2; Class Officer, Secretary 2; Waitress Junior-Senior Banquet 2; Intramural Basketball 2,3; F.T.A. 2,3,4, Treasurer 3; Dramatics Club 3; Co- Chief Marshal 3; Library Club 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Cheer- leader 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Office Assistant 4; THE TATLER Staff, Copy Editor 4; Citizenship Award 4. W. T. SORRELL, III Monogram Club 1,2,3; Science Club 1,2,3; Baseball 1; Key Club 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Band 1, 2; Intramural Basketball 4. FAYE STEWART Science Club 4; Citizenship Council 4; Testator 4; Office Assistant 4. EDITH SUGGS F.H.A. 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bus Drivers ' Club 2, 3, Program Chairman 3; Citizenship Council 1; Glee Club 1,2. FAYE WEST F. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3; Bus Drivers ' Club 3,4; Science Club 3, 4; How to Study Club 2; Office Assistant 2, 3. DONALD WHEELER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Mono- gram Club 2,3,4; Science Club 2; Key Club 3,4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Class Officer, Secretary 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Science Award 3; Waiter Junior-Senior Banquet 2; Marshal 3; Superlative 4. RACHEL WHEELER Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; THE TATLER Staff 4; F. H.A.I, 2; Superlative 4. LARRY RAY WHITTINGTON Monogram Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Reporter 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Federation Officer 3; Foot- ball 3, 4; Basketball 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Master of Cere- monies StuntNight 3; Junior Play 3; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Class Prophet 4; Superlative 4. BILL WOODALL Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Vice-President 3; Science Club 1, 2; Beta Club 3,4; Citizenship Council 1; Football 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Superlative 4; Class Officer, Vice-President 3. 27 Class History As our high school days draw to a close and each goes his separate way, let ' s not forget the many wonderful experi- ences of this period; for as we near the climax, we realize that these were probably the best years of our lives. Remember our first day in high school, when our heads were in a whirl and we were feeling just a little too big for our britches? We didn ' t get much done, but we thought we were the busiest group in school. Just getting our class organized was quite a job. However, we did manage to elect officers. The supreme heads of the mighty freshman class were Danny Royster, President; Donnie Phillips, Vice-President; Sharon Barbour, Treasurer; Eloise Dorman, Secretary; and Judy Adams, Reporter. After this tremendous start in high school, we were able to face our Sophomore year with a little more confidence. Having established ourselves as the equal to any class, we could now begin to take a closer look at our future. After electing Donnie Phillips, President; Tracy Medlin, Vice-President; Virginia Barefoot, Treasurer; Barbara Snipes, Secre- tary; and Anne Johnson, Reporter, we got things rolling by putting the Sauline Players into the pay column. We felt quite rich after contributing a lump sum of about $250. 00 to our class treasury. The rest of the year went by quickly, and we topped the Sophomore days off with a hamburger fry at Williams ' Lake. Our Junior year! This year our work really began with Stunt Night, the Junior Play, and the Junior- Senior Banquet and Prom coming ' in rapid succession. Stunt Night and the Junior Play, Let Me Out of Here, proved to be quite profit- able. Then came the event of the year, the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, and we really began to appreciate the profits from our other two undertakings. However, it was worth every cent, and more. Our theme, Stairway to the Stars, lent an air of heavenly bliss, and it was a night that will long be remembered by all. Guiding us through this industrious year were Tracy Medlin, President; Bill Woodall, Vice-President; Donnie Phillips, Treasurer; and Donald Wheeler, Secretary. At last it was here! Our Senior year! We had reached the climax of our high school days, and we were on top of the world. How swiftly these last weeks flew by, presided over by R. J. McLamb, President; Sharon Barbour, Vice-President; Catherine Hudson, Secretary; and Brenda McLamb and Camille Levinson, Treasurers. Events whirled by so fast that it was hard to realize what a glorious time we were having. The dramatic highlight of the year was the presentation of our Senior Play— or rather plays, The Man in the Bowler Hat (Comedy), and Riders to the Sea (Tragedy). And who can forget our formal Christmas party with the beautiful Winter Wonderland theme and Bill Joe Austin ' s band! We have our gradeparents to thank for that memorable event. After mid-term, things really got moving. There was the magazine sale, rings, plans for the New York trip, and preparations for graduation. Yes, these years will long remain in our store-chest of memories, but even after these events have faded, let us keep in our hearts the remembrance of our classmates. We have come a long way together but graduation marks only the beginning, not the end, of our lives. As we drift apart, let ' s not forget these happy years and many friendships; and let us strive to profit from the lessons we have learned. VIRGINIA BAREFOOT DONNIE PHILLIPS 28 Prophecy The fourth dimension is in effect. It is ten years since we have been to a homecoming dance as a group. The doors are open and we have many a chuckle at seeing our old friends. Let ' s take a look. Come on in. Look! Over there! It ' s NELSON HOLLAND. Don ' t tell me, he ' s grown an inch; he can almost see over the crowd. Wonder what they are looking at. It ' s a three ring circus with LARRY WHITTINGTON as the barker. GLORIA ALLEN is doing her imitation of the Big Bopper, while VIRGINIA BAREFOOT and ETTA RUTH ADAMS are showing us their famous Florida Strut routine. DIANE OVERBY and BARBARA SNIPES are leading the school song. TRACY and DONNIE, now partners in Medlin and Phillips Pharmaceutical Supply, are trying to sell to the B and B Drug Company, owned by BEN CLIFTON and BILL WOODALL, the latest cold remedy. Are we being invaded? Here comes the troops led by Colonel JAMES HALLER, of the U.S. Air Force, with TOMMY PARRISH, DONNIE LANGDON, MIKE BAIN, BOBBY WHITMAN, and BOBBY LEE, following in tight formation. R. J. McLAMB, STACY NORRIS, JIMMY HAYES, and CARROLL BRITT, just back from a Carribbean Cruise, in the Navy, are planning to sleep well tonight knowing that RONNIE CREECH, CHARLES BLACKMAN, LARRY NORRIS, LERAY BAREFOOT and the rest of the National Guard are awake. BILL SORRELL, designer of the new governor ' s mansion, is discussing the building plans with LARRY WOOD, a con- tractor, while MICKEY MATTHEWS, the state ' s newly appointed state highway consultant, is looking on. NOELA SUE AUMAN is doing the interior decorating for the mansion. DANNY ROYSTER has just designed a new jetliner, which is powered by six of W. T. SORRELL ' S ramjet engines. DONALD WHEELER has designed the guidance system for this plane. MARCIA LEE GUITON is the head stewardess on this plane. Here comes JERRY NEAL CREECH, Mr. Big Business, followed by his harem of private secretaries, MARGARET BEASLEY, BRENDA SUE McLAMB, FAY WEST, and ANN MORGAN. BILLY MOORE and BILLY POPE are being escorted by ROBERT DENNING, ROY DENNING, LESLIE BLACK, and LEAMON CLIFTON, the state ' s leading patrolmen, after a 90-mile-an-hour chase. He almost got away. MIKE JOHNSON, now the owner of Johnson Tire Company, is discussing with DON BYRD, the state ' s leading accountant, the possibility of a $100,000 embezzlement. Private detective, BRUCE PEACOCK, has been called into investigate. He is talking with the company ' s secretaries, RACHEL BLACKMAN and LINDA SUE McLAMB. CAROL and CAMILLE LEVINSON are celebrating their victory for the first prize of the All-American-Twin-Contest. GLENN PARRISH, North Carolina ' s Secretary of Agriculture, is explaining his new theory of how to harvest 350 bushels of corn per acre to R. L. GODWIN, KENNETH WEST, and LARRY LEE, who are Johnston County ' s biggest pro- ducers of corn. JUDITH ADAMS, CATHERINE HUDSON and BECKY BENSON head the staff at the Benson Health Center. LEONARD McLAMB has just returned from Indiana, where he has just been made vice-president of U. S. Steel. He is trying, along with ED Mousey MILLER and JOSEPH McDANIEL, to assemble a Do it yourself helicopter kit. ANN JOHNSON and ELOISE DORMAN, teachers at the Benson Elementary School, have devised a way to keep all the little ones of CAROLE PHILLIPS, RACHEL WHEELER, NANCY BLAKE, BEL VIA McLAMB, and WETONA WOODCOCK out of so much mischief. Smith-Corona just gave SHARON BARBOUR a new typewriter for winning the National Typing Contest. CLARA COBB, MARY PARRISH, JACKIE BARBOUR, NELL HOLLOMAN, EDITH SUGGS, and FAYE STEWART are happily married and are helping keep the Benson School well populated. As this gala affair draws to a close, with some old friends crying tears of joy, others laughing, we leave; but we will always remember the many happy days at B.H. S. that we have just relived in these few short hours. CAMILLE LEVINSON LARRY WHITTINGTON Class Prophets 29 Last Will and Testament State of North Carolina County of Johnston Town of Benson We, the Senior Class of 1961, leaving our Alma Mater with sound mind and body do make, declare, and publish this our last will and testament. Section I Article 1 To our parents who have helped us through these twelve years of school, we leave our deepest gratitude and appreci- ation. Article 2 To our Alma Mater we leave our thanks, love, and devotion. Section II Article 1 To our senior sponsors, Mrs. Louise Lambert, Mrs. Larue Goodman, and Mrs. Jo Ann Wells, we leave our appreciation for their leadership through this, our most wonderful year. Article 2 To the other faculty members we leave our greatest thanks for the time and work they have rendered to make our high school years more successful. Article 3 To Mr. Barefoot we leave our deepest gratitude for his guidance and interest in us. Section III Article 1 To the Juniors we leave all our privileges and our little disagreements with hopes they don ' t have as-many as we did. 30 Last Will and Testament Article 2 To the sophomore class we leave all our dignity and hope a little will rub off on them someday. Article 3 To the freshman class we leave three more years of hard work and hope they have good luck doing it. Section IV The following seniors do hereby make these bequeaths: I, ETTA RUTH ADAMS, leave my ability to go steady all through high school to my sister, Anna Margaret, saying Love is a Many Splendored Thing. I, JUDY ADAMS, leave my ability to date and keep up my lessons to Ethelene Moore. I, GLORIA ALLEN, leave my superlative as Best Looking to my sister, Maurilla, with the saying Pretty is as pretty does. I, NOELA SUE AUMAN, leave my optimistic outlook on life and my mathematical ability to Bobby Woodall and Cathy Royster. I, MIKE BAIN, leave everything I have to anyone who wants it. I, JACKIE BARBOUR, leave my title as Wittiest to my sister, Joyce. I, SHARON BARBOUR, leave my knack for staying in trouble with someone all the time to anyone who can survive it. I, LERAY BAREFOOT, leave my ability to grow to Joe Norris. I, VIRGINIA BAREFOOT, leave four North Carolinians and the point-point routine to Robin Vann and the majorettes, with best wishes for a good season together. I, MARGARET BEASLEY, leave my love for driving several different cars on the same day to Gail Peacock. I, BECKY BENSON, leave my name to the other Becky Benson. I, LESLIE BLACK, leave my ability to sleep in class and get by with it to Cecil Massengill. I, CHARLES BLACKMAN, leave my ' 49 Ford convertible to my brother, Billy, if he can keep it running. We, RACHEL BLACKMAN, and LINDA McLAMB leave our ability to be friends fortwelve years to anyone who can control his temper. I, NANCY I. BLAKE, leave my good ole ' times at Benson High and my loud mouth to Brenda McLamb. I, CARROLL BRITT, leave my average in literature (the lowest) to the honorable Preston Phillips. I, DON BYRD, leave my bookkeeping ability to my sister Judy Lynn. I, BEN CLIFTON, leave my football jersey, number 64, to Vann Parker. I, LEAMON CLIFTON, leave Mrs. Lambert and her English to my brother, Raymond. I, CLARA D. COBB, leave my ability to get up early enough to get my husband to work and my bus to school on time to anyone who is in love enough. I, JERRY CREECH, leave everything I have, except Susan, to anybody that wants it. I, RONNIE CREECH, leave my bus to my brother, Stacy. I, ROBERT DENNING, leave my position as left guard on the football team to David Wood. I, ELOISE DORMAN, leave everything I have to my sister, Faye, with hopes I get it back if I need it. I, R. L. GODWIN, leave my English ability to anyone who needs it. I, MARCIA GUITON, leave my ability to go steady with one boy a year and never date him to anyone who can hold Leonard McLamb that long. I, JAMES HALLER, leave my place in Bruce Peacock ' s car to anyone who has the nerve to ride with him. I, JIMMY HAYES, leave my English book and seat in the window to Wayne or Douglas Caudle. 31 Last Will and Testament I, NELSON HOLLAND, leave my ability to skip school to Devan Parrish. I, NELL HOLLO MAN, leave my title as Shorty to Diane Sorrell. I, CATHERINE HUDSON, leave my silly ways to Faye Bass, with the saying, It takes time to mature. I, ANNE JOHNSON, leave my debate medal to Pam Young, who seldom speaks, with the advice, A little talk goes a long way. I, MIKE JOHNSON, just leave, at last, with the saying, The best is yet to come. I, DONNIE LANGDON, leave almost everything I have in Benson High School to Randy Eason. I, BOBBY LEE, leave my title as Best Looking to Charles Lee Byrd. I, LARRY LEE, leave my bus to some prominent junk dealer. I, CAMILLE LEVTNSON, leave my love for math, music, and sports, to Faye Parker. I, CAROL LEVINSON, leave my love for sports, math, and science to Jimmy Levinson. I, MICKEY MATTHEWS, leave my title as Slewfoot to Larry Herring. I, TRACY MEDLIN, leave my office in the fraternity to Larry Herring. I, ED MILLER, leave my nickname, Mousey, to any Little Rat who fits the title. I, BILLY RAY MOORE, leave my love for English to Billy Parker. I, ANNE MORGAN, leave my bus to anyone who has patience enough to drive it. I, JOE McDANIEL, leave my literature book to my brother, Charles. I, BELVIA McLAMB, leave my lonely nights to my sister, Odessa. I, BRENDA McLAMB, leave my position in the office, during third period, to Rebecca McLamb. I, LEONARD McLAMB, leave my pool shooting ability to anyone who is skilled enough to take it. I, RAY McLAMB, leave my math ability to anyone who can do it. I, R. J. McLAMB, leave my school bus to some prominent Ford dealer. I, LARRY NORRIS, leave my position on the basketball team to anyone who can fill it. I, DIANE OVERBY, leave my title as chief cheerleader to the junior who deserves it, with the saying Keep your girls together. I, GLENN PARRISH, leave my title as Most Dependable to my sister, Betty. I, TOMMY PARRISH, leave my superb typing ability to Jerry Adams. I, BRUCE PEACOCK, leave my ability to get a ticket for improper mufflers to Earl Wayne Hinson. We, CAROLE and DONNIE PHILLIPS, leave together. I, DANNY ROYSTER, leave my ability to argue with Mrs. Lambert and get by with it, to anyone who has the nerve. I, BARBARA SNIPES, leave my position as Chief Marshall to my sister, Linda. I, BILL SORRELL, leave all my good times in high school to my sister, Dee. I, W. T. SORRELL, III, leave my best wishes to my six sisters, as they go through high school. We, FAYE STEWART and MARY PARRISH, leave everything we have, except Larry and Donald Ray, to Gladys and Nancy Johnson. I, EDITH SUGGS, leave my school bus to my brother, Roger. I, DONALD WHEELER, leave my position as Most Intellectual to anyone who achieves it. I, RACHEL WHEELER, leave my ability to wear my sister ' s clothes all through high school to anyone who is lucky enough to have a sister the same size as she. I, BOBBY WHITMAN, leave my ability to sleep in class, without getting caught, to Jerry Messer. We, LARRY WHITTINGTON and BILLY POPE, leave our troublesome and mischievous ways to Billy Parker and Randy Eason. I, FAYE WEST, leave my love for Angier boys to Sharon Whittington. I, KENNETH WEST, leave my abilities, if you can find them, to anyone who needs them. I, LARRY WOOD, leave my job after school to anyone who is smart enough to use a hammer and nail. I, BILL WOODALL, leave my title as Most Athletic to my brother, Tony. I, WETONA WOODCOCK, leave my bookkeeping book to the next crazy person who has to add on his fingers. 32 Dedication In token of our appreciation for the immeasurable services rendered to us during the last four years of our journey toward graduation, we, the class of ' 61, dedicate this volume of THE TATLER to you, the FACULTY. Your patience, thoughtful- ness, and helpfulness are in large part responsible for our reaching this important goal in our lives. We shall ever be grateful for all you have done for us. BEST LOOKING Gloria Allen Bobby Lee MOST INTELLECTUAL Margaret Beasley Donald Wheeler MOST ATHLETIC Carol Levinson Bill Woodall MOST VERSATILE Camille Levinson R. J. McLamb JOE HARRELL President TOMMY KNOX BRENDA SMITH BETTY PARRISH Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Junior Class Officers JERRY ADAMS RACHEL ADAMS DOROTHY ALLEN DOUGLAS ALLEN 50 LINDA ALLEN SUSAN ALLEN BRUCE BARBOUR PEGGY BARBOUR BRENDA KAY LEE JIMMY LEVINSON 52 ROSE MANNING ALICE McLAMB E. DONALD STRICKLAND SHELBY STRICKLAND ROBIN VANN 53 JOYCE WHITTINGTON DON PARKER President JOHNNY ALLEN RANDY EASON JEAN STEPHENSON Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sophomore Class Officers ANNA MARGARET ADAMS DORIS ALLEN PHYLLIS ALLEN FLORINE BEASLEY RICHARD BEASLEY FREDDIE BENSON FRANKIE BLACKMAN BOBBY BOAN BILL BRADLEY BARBARA BYRD CHARLES LEE BYRD MIKE CANADY RAYMOND CLIFTON LARRY DORMAN RONNIE ENNIS JAMES GLOVER GAIL GODWIN WILMA GOODWIN EDITH HARDEE EARL WAYNE HINSON BARBARA HOLLAND ARNOLD HOLMES JOYCE IVEY ADA JACKSON NANCY JOHNSON ROBERT LEE JOHNSON MARY LOUISE JONES PAT LANGDON EUGENE LEE JUDY LEE TIMOTHY LEE VERNIE MAE LEE LYNWOOD MASSENGILL CECIL MASSENGILL CHARLES McDANIEL ANTHONY McLAMB CATHERINE McLAMB JERRY DON McLAMB ROBERT McLAMB WAYNE McLAMB ETHELENE MOORE KENNETH MOORE JUDY MORGAN PATSY NEIGHBORS S. C. NEIGHBORS JOE NORRIS BRENDA PARKER FA YE PARKER DEVAN PARRISH GAIL PEACOCK CAROL PENNY ANN PLEASANT BETTY SUE PLEASANT DANNY RAYNOR SUE RAYNOR DIANE SORRELL FAYE DORMAN President LARRY STRICKLAND SANDRA ENNIS L. B. CLAYTON, JR. Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Freshman Class Officers MICHAEL ABDALLA GLORIA ADAMS JUDY ADAMS BRENDA FAYE ALLEN J. C. ALLEN JOYCE BARBOUR JIMMY BARNHILL JOYCE FAYE BASS 59 LINWOOD BEASLEY SUZANNE BENTON BILLY BEST LEO BLACKMAN BRENDA GAIL BYRD BRENDA JOYCE BYRD JUDY LYNN BYRD SUE CAPPS DOUGLAS CAUDLE JUDY CAUDLE WILMA CLAYTON BRENDA COATS CLARA DICKENS HELEN ENNIS JEAN FAIRCLOTH SYLVIA GLOVER BECKY GRIFFIN JEWEL HALL FAITH HARRELL STACY HAYES PEGGY HUDSON ROSA HUDSON SANDRA HUDSON DURWOOD JACKSON 60 MITTIE ANN JACKSON VERLENE JERNIGAN CHARLES JOHNSON DON JOHNSON EARL JOHNSON GAIL JOHNSON LETA GRAY JOHNSON SANDRA FAYE JOHNSON LINDA JONES JEAN LANGDON SUE LANGDON BILL LEE JANICE LEE JERRY LEE BOBBY MANNING CAROL MARTIN JEAN MESSER JERRY MESSER CAROLYN MONDAY JIMMY McGEE TOMMY McGEE BRENDA McLAMB DWIGHT McLAMB EDITH McLAMB 61 JUDY McLAMB KATHRYN McLAMB MARTIN McLAMB MILTON McLAMB BRENDA NEIGHBORS REGINALD PARKER VAN PARKER PATRICIA PARRISH BARBARA PENNY CAROLYN PENNY JANICE POLLARD BONNIE POPE MIKE PORTER DONALD RAYNOR GAIL RAYNOR TOMMY ROGERS CATHY ROYSTER DAVID SHELLEY LARRY SNIPES KAY SORRELL JUDY STANCIL NANCY STANLEY SHARON STEPHENSON ZEB STEPHENSON 62 RONNIE STEWART FRANCES STRICKLAND KENNETH STONE CAROLYN STRICKLAND WILMA STRICKLAND GLENWOOD SUTTON GLENN TART BETTY THORNTON LYNWOOD WARREN DONNIE WEST GOLDIE WOOD RONNIE WOOD SHARON WHITTINGTON 63 Grade MR. J. B. HENDERSON First row: Billy Barefoot, Shirley Beasley, Joan Benson, Johnnie Benson, J. L. Benson, Eleanor Bradley, Jerril Cobb. Second row: Linda Combs, Ervin Dunn, James Evans, Danny Holland, Ronnie Jones, William Lambert, Arah Lee. Third row: Janice Lee, Bobbie McLamb, Clyde McLamb, Jackie McLamb, Patricia McLamb, Vera McLamb, James Neighbors, Fourth row: Gayle Norris, Bonnie Parker, Brenda Parrish, Gwen Ryals, Phyllis Stancil, Earl Stephenson, Donald Weaver. Fifth row: Dempsie Wood. 64 Eighth Grade MRS. ALLEAN DUDLEY First row: Peggy Allen, Penny Barefoot, Danny Blackman, Leon Blackman, Larry Boan, Judy Carolyn Byrd, Judy Opal Byrd. Second row: Sandra Byrd, Janet Denning, Jo Foster, Rebecca Frye, George Hayes, Clifford Jernigan, Dennis Johnson. Third row: Phil Langdon, Ann Lee, Ronald Lee, Joyce Morgan, Lois Ann Norris, Elaine Parker, Leroy Parrish. Fourth row: Sonja Parrish, Frederick Reardon, Jean Reaves, Johnny Smith, Linda Snipes, Steve Starling, Gwen Stewart. Fifth row: David Strickland, Joan Stewart, Richard Whittington, Johnny Woodlief. 65 Eighth Grade MR. TROY JONES First row: Wayne Benson, Annie Mae Blackman, Billy Blackman, Bobby Byrd, Hazel Caudle, Brenda Creech, Carolyn Evans. Second row: Mamie Goodwin, James Ingram, Amaryalis Lee, Carolyn Lucas, Brenda McGee, C. H. McLamb, Glenn McLamb. Third row: Odessa McLamb, Rebecca McLamb, Patsy Morgan, Brenda Norris, Carl Norris, Bonnie Parrish, Earl Penny. Fourth row: Rebecca Pleasant, Jean Pollard, Norma Stanley, Carolyn Stephenson, Kenneth Tart, Margaret Tucker, Larry Wood. Fifth row: Larry Woodcock. 66 F H A SUSAN ALLEN BECKY BENSON Treasurer Historian 1? n V 1 Citizenship Council Seated, left to right: Mr. W. J. Barefoot, Sponsor; Eloise Dorman, Vice-President; Tracy Medlin, President; Sandra McLamb, Secretary. Standing: Anthony McLamb, Glenn Tart, Ethelene Moore, Faye Stewart, Jimmy Levinson, Michael Abdalla, Suzanne Benton. Key Club Ed Miller, President; Jerry Creech, Vice-President; Tommy Parrish, Secr etary; Bill Sorrell, Treasurer; Mr. C. N.Bostic, Mr. P. B. Wood, Advisors. 72 Senior Science Club Billy Pope, President; Tracy Medlin, Vice-President; Anne Strickland, Sergeant-at-Arms; Mr. Robert Wells, Advisor. Morgan, Secretary; Ed Miller, Treasurer; Donald Junior Science Club Bonnie Pope, President; Ethelene Moore, Secretary; Sue Capps, Sergeant-at-Arms; Mr. Robert Wells, Advisor. 73 Marshals First row, left to right: Barbara Snipes, Co-Chief; Carol Johnson, Camille Levinson. Third row: Donald Wheeler, Levinson, Co-Chief. Second row: Sharon Barbour, Anne Eloise Dorman, Gloria Allen, Donnie Phillips. Monogram Club Bill Woodall, President; Judy Adams, Secretary; Virginia Barefoot, Treasurer; Mr. Judson Stephens, Mr. Robert Paroli, Advisors. 74 Library Club Catherine Hudson, President; Brenda Wiggins, Vice-President; Becky Benson, Secretary; Camille Levinson, Treasurer; Mrs. Robert Wells, Advisor. Dramatics Club Gloria Allen, President; Mary Louise Jones, Vice-President; Brenda Neighbors, Secretary-Treasurer; Mrs. Louise Lambert, Advisor. 75 Future Farmers of America Newspaper Staff Seated, left to right: Danny Royster, Donnie Phillips, Mrs. Louise Lambert, Sponsor; Virginia Barefoot. Standing: Editor; Carole Phillips, Anne Johnson, Eloise Dorman, Noela Sue Auman, Gloria Allen, Becky Benson. Commerical Club Don Byrd, President; Nancy Blake, Vice-President; Margaret Beasley, Secretary; Linda McLamb, Treasurer; Mr. Victor J. Tucker, Advisor. 77 Mr. Band Alger Batts, Director Senior Glee Club Gloria Allen, President; Carole Phillips, Secretary-Treasurer; Mrs. Louise Downing, Director. Junior Glee Club Mrs. Larue Goodman, Director 79 Bus Drivers Club R. J. McLamb, President; Stacy Norris, Vice-President; Glenn Parrish, Secretary; Mr. W. J. Barefoot, Advisor. 85 SINGLE FILE, NOW. The Seniors 87 P1..P IIP SUSAN ALLEN 111 B. H. S. Cheerleaders SUE RAYNOR PAM YOUNG CONNIE SUE CLIFTON Mascot MRS. CAROL AUMAN Advisor DIANE OVERBY Chief I MB 9 A ANNE JOHNSON ANNA MARGARET ADAMS First row, left to right: Van Parker, Glenn Tart, Larry Strickland, Donnie West, Leo Blackman, David Shelley. Second row: Jerry Lee, Ronnie Wood, Chuck Parker, Danny Blackman, Bobby Manning, Richard Whittington. Third row: Zeb Stephenson, L. B. Clayton, Bonnie Pope, Michael Abdalla, J. C. Allen, David Denning. Fourth row: Jerald Denning, Trainer; Larry Snipes, Manager; David Strickland, Douglas Caudle, Martin McLamb, Jackie McLamb. Jr. Varsity Football JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL SCORES FOR 1961 Benson Vs. Dunn 13 13 Benson Vs. Midway 33 Benson Vs. Lillington 27 Benson Vs. Clayton 13 Benson Vs. Dunn 6 91 I960 Blue First row, left to right: Jerry Currin, Larry Herring, Leroy Beasley, Douglas Allen, Jimmy Levinson, Donald Strickland, Billy Parker, Butch Pleasant. Second row: Bill Sorrell, Manager; Donnie Phillips, Ben Clifton, Ed Miller, Bill Woodall, Robert Denning, Larry Whittington, W. T. Sorrell, Mickey Matthews, Mike Johnson, Manager. Third row: Don Parker, Bobby Boan, Timothy Lee, David Wood, Donald Wheeler, Douglas Strickland, Johnny Allen, James Haller, Mike Canady, Kenneth Phillips. 92 Phantoms Bill Woodall and Robert Denning— Co-Captains. First row, left to right: Ed Miller, Robert Denning, Ben Clifton, Larry Whittington. Second row: Billxj. Parker, David Wood, W. T. Sorrell, Butch Pleasant— Guards and Centers. 1% o Bobby Boan, James Haller, Johnny Allen, Donnie Phillips, Donald Wheeler— Ends. First row, left to right: Donald Strickland, Jimmy Levinson, Douglas Allen, Kenneth Phillips, Don Parker. Second row: Bill Woodall, Mickey Matthews, Jerry Currin, Mike Canady— Backs. 93 Left to right: Dorothy Allen, Bobbie Woodall, Etta Ruth Adams, Judy Adams, Faye Parker, Camille Levinson Patsy Tart, Diane Sorrell, Brenda Parker, Judy Young, Carol Levinson, Linda Faye Johnson, Robin Vann, Ethelene Moore, Gail Peacock, Joyce Ivey. Standing in back: Brenda Smith, Manager; Mr. Robert Paroli, Coach. Kneeling: Mr. Judson Stephens, Coach; Larry Herring, Manager. Standing, left to right: Donald Wheeler, LeRoy Beasley, Carl Hayes, Charles Creech, T. G. Ennis, Joe Harrell, Douglas Allen, Larry Norris, Mickey Matthews, Ben Clifton, Bill Woodall, Tracy Medlin. Boys ' Basketball Frist row, left to right: Ed Miller, Douglas Allen, Jimmy Bill Woodall, Larry Herring. Fourth row: Buddy Johnson, Levinson, Billy Pope, Tommy Knox. Second row: Leroy Scott Amis, Randel Holland, Stacy Blackman, Mr. Judson Beasley, Leslie Black, Roy Denning, Connie Holland, Stephens, Coach. Mickey Matthews. Third row: Carl Hayes, Robert Denning, Baseball 96 MEDLIN TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT COMPANY, INC. Benson, North Carolina Moline Tractors Clinton Chain Saws Oliver Tractors Oliver Potato Diggers Anchor Tobacco Curers John Blue Implements Roanoke Tobacco Harvesters Corn Pickers General Tires Disc Harrows Cole Planters Repair Parts Oliver Plows Phone 480-1 Benson, N . C . 98 McLamb Fashions E.V. McLAMB AND MRS. ANNALEAN M. JOHNSON Ladies ' and Children ' s Wear Phone 2661 Benson, North Carolina JOHNSON TIRE RECAPPING CO. Recapping Used Tires, New Tires Gas and Oil Phone 4001 Benson, North Carolina JESSE McLAMB INSURANCE AGENCY BENSON BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION INSURANCE REAL ESTATE LOANS Phones Day 376-1 Night 3491 Benson, North Carolina WARREN DRUG COMPANY Benson, North Carolina Phone 6871 R. G. Adams Groceries - Feeds - Seeds and Country Produce Phone 3376 Benson, North Carolina 99 Compliments of J.W. PARRISH, JR. Distributor of Pure Oil Products Oil Tanks Installed at Cost Tires - Batteries - Accessories Phone 584-1 Benson North Carolina Byrd ' s Watch Repair Watches - Rings - Clocks Here ' s Where Prices Are Born; They Are Raised Elsewhere Benson Main Street North Carolina Your Assurance of Quality Firestone Tires Quality Recapping Genuine Auto Parts BENSON AUTO SUPPLY CO. Benson North Carolina Phone 206-1 ELITE FASHIONS Benson North Carolina BENSON DRUG CO. Your Friendly Rexall Drug Store Benson Phone 236-1 North Carolina WAYNE STATION Wayne Feeds On the Farm Milling Phone 335-6 Benson North Carolina 100 JOHNSON GIN AND FUEL COMPANY Let us gin your cotton and supply your coal needs Benson Phone 268-1 North Carolina ROBERTA. TART INSURANCE AGENCY Fire - Automobile - Hail - Life Phone 420-1 Benson North Carolina First Citizens Bank and Trust Company Benson, North Carolina A mighty good Lesson to Learn and to Practice is one of Saving a part of what you earn. Saving Takes the ' L ' out of Slaving Compliments of CURLWELL BEAUTY SHOP Owner and Operator Betty Britt Operators Mac Rogers - Dot Sanders Phone 255-1 Benson North Carolina BAREFOOT LUMBER CO. Use our Number for your Lumber Rough or Dressed We buy standing timber P.O. Box 398 Phone 446-1 Benson, North Carolina STEVEN ' S YOUNG MEN ' S SHOP Dobb ' s Hats - Freeman Shoes Be nson Phone 487-1 North Carol ina 101 Abdalla ' s Where You Always Save Dollars Benson, North Carolina Acme Cleaners The Caretaker of Clothes Box Storage for your Convenience Cleaning and Finishing of Leather and Suede Benson Phone 2341 North Carolina RYALS BROS. BARNES Hardware and Furniture Benson North Carolina Compliments of Z.V. STEPHENSON Dealer in Ice and Coal Benson North Carolina Compliments of NORRIS JEWELERS Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry 102 Compliments of BENSON POLICE DEPT. LEE AND JOHNSON Statesville Feeds and Flour Vita-Var Paints Fancy Groceries and Seeds Country Produce V.C. and Armour Fertilizers Benson, N.C. Phone 421 1 SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT TART ' S TEXACO ■At AJq Benson, N.C. Phone 6621 BENSON HOG AND LIVESTOCK MARKET Phone 6601 Compliments of GAINES LUMBER MILL Kelly ' s Department Store Benson, North Carolina Best Wishes To Senior Class 103 Mangum and Sorrell Inc. General Contractor and Building Supplies Phone 3546 Benson North Carolina CITY FLORIST Mrs. E.V. McLamb, Owner Phone 4971 Benson North Carolina Meet Your Friends at the BURGER-KING DRIVE-IN Excellent Food - Quick Curb Service Horace and Anne Barbour, Owners Highway 301, South Benson North Carolina Compliments of D.H. JOHNSON SONS, INC. Compliments of J. F. Woodall Benson North Carolina Phone 2421 104 Compliments of Holmes and Morris Super Market Benson North Carolina POPE ' S 5 10 STORE SELF SERVICE Across From Bank Benson, North Carolina COMMUNITY GAS SERVICE H.V. Byrd, Prop. L.P. and Natural Gas Appliances Bottle and Bulk Gas Phone 6481 Benson North Carolina Medlin and Dorman Inc. Celebrating our 31st Anniversary Phone 2401 and 3001 Benson North Carolina JOHN K. LEE SON Blue Top Service Station Pure Oil Products LEE ' S ESSO SERVICE STATION Standard Oil Products Benson, North Carolina Tires - Tubes - Batteries Washing - Greasing 105 CHARLIE ' S Just South of City Limits - Serving - Frozen Custard - Hot Dogs Hamburgers Pork and Chicken Barbecue In Your Car or In The Comfort of Our Air-Conditioned Dining Room Compliments of COTTON BOLL DRIVE-IN THEATER Highway 301 South Margaret and Bill Smith Owners and Operators Compliments of Benson Veneer Comj: )any Manufacturers of Single PI y Veneer. and Plywood Phone 477-1 Benson, North Caro ina CITY CLEANERS No Finer Cleaning Anywhere Be nson North Carolina Congratulations from CM. BLACKMAN INSURANCE AGENCY NATIONWIDE MUTUAL COMPANIES Auto - Life - Hospital - Fire - Hail Benson, N.C. Phone 4031 PARRI SH MOTOR COMPANY You r Friendly Ford Dealer We Service What We Sell Benson North Carolina 106 Garland - Ernest - Jerald McLAMB BROS. HOG MARKET Benson North Carolina One Half Mile South of Benson On Highway 301 We Buy Hogs Every Day Your Jeweler Should Be E. A. JOHNSON Wyler Watches Diamonds, Watches Jewelry, Silverware We Teach Watches To Tell Time Repairing, Engraving Phone 2956 Benson North Carolina P. B. Johnson Sons Sherwin Williams Paints G . E . Appl iances Farm Supplies Benson Phone 2241 North Carolina Compliments of Denning Brothers Cotton Gin Benson Phone 2187 North Carolina C.C. BAREFOOT AND CO. Benson North Caroline Grower, Buyer, and Shipper Cub Brand Yams Phone 5351 2527 107 109 Autographs . „. Autographs LJjJ - uUUU y j c4 redact c} 1 Q 333 INDIANA AVENUE WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. O A a. c m JU - . - cy U ZO . 4J) OcKto4 c| , 4 U-dT tXjU JJ U [jj Vl 0 te_ ' l i