Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1955 volume:

prc re ine ae $54} in i id i 2 TT TO ed 4a mi) ¢ . i . } Vay Be 4 oF iy Va he Ios aah ae, . GL Ramos a) HURON Con i ¥ 7 ey bales am Set ad WTR Se RE REPEC TALET eR APT RE SPS IME ay - BLACKSTONE HIGH SCHOOL - BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA FOREWORD ; ae ee ‘ 3 ‘ae Ry fe ee ‘ e DEE 5 in lean A ES bunk Aina ch SS Raha ksalide ago TS ae ak cs i ake EN pI at is REDO lk SRS BNR RAN es The Ivy proudly draws the curtain to present our new production ’’Blackstone High School, 1955.’’ We introduce our cast, the student body, acting in the scenes of our life together. We ask applause for producers and for our directors who set our stage and teach us our lines. Although our scenes here may be only a rehearsal for our real roles, yet we Can realize that here too we may ’’act well our parts-- therein the honor lies.”’ EDITOR Joy Wainwright BUSINESS MANAGER Anne Clay aa xa i “n itty, om} — “s e J ie ‘ th sa : A cabinet the boys made These boys’ best friend Frankie makes a picture frame DEDICATION CHEV LAE Re Or 1955 dedicate this volume to MR. WARREN THWEATT for his friendship and interest which have guided so many Blackstone boys, for his humor that has helped us over difficult problems, and for his leadership which will help to make many Nottoway fields greener and forests taller for years to come, ‘ieee You'll have to hurry to catch that fifth period class. She's the one that gets you into those classes. Mr. “Bs Everybody seems happy here! pings Always a smile Thirty-cents please i : : Ht . ; MR, ARTHUR J, PARR Principal B.A., Randolph-Macon Men's College M.A., University of Virginia MR, C, M, BUSSINGER Division Superintendent of Schools in Nottoway and Ame- lia Counties B, S., William Mary M, A., Co- lumbia University ASSISTANT DIRECTORS MR, ROBERT BUDLOVE BemOayeb. bel NMoemege U7 01,W. Vide Biology, Science, Phys, Ed. Sponsor of Freshman Class MRS, HILDA B, CASSELL B. S., Radford College Sponsor of F. H. A. and Pep Club, AN OSCAR FOR THEIR DIRECTION MRS, VIRGINIA W, COBBS B. S., U. of Alabama Physical Education, Govern- ment, and Civics Sponsor of Cheerleaders MRS, CORNELIA I, DEBUSK B.S., Mary Washington Commercial Sponsor of Commercial Club and Eighth Grade THEY SHOW US HOW MISS MARTHA HAMMOCK B, A., Longwood College English Sponsor of Betal Club and Junior Class MISS LILLIAN MABEN B.A., Randolph-Macon M.A., William Mary Mathematics Sponsor of Sophmore Class MRS, VIRGINIA F, JORDAN B.A., Randoph-Macon History, English Sponsor of Annual, Drama- tics Club and Thespian 10 MRS, IZELL H, HUTCHERSON B.S., Longwood College Languages Sponsor of Ram's Horn MRS, HELEN H, PARR B.A., Westhampton University of Rennes Columbia University Math, French Sponsor of Glee Club and Pep Club TO PLAY OUR PARTS MRS, P. M. PEERMAN B.S., University of Virginia Librarian Sponsor of Library Club MRS, ROSA C, BEVILLE Blackstone College Secretary to Mr, Parr MR, WARREN THWEATT BiSe,Vel ols MiSaysVsbe le Agriculture, Chemistry Sponsor of F.F.A. MRS, ANNA K, WEATHERFORD B.S,, William Mary MR. CHARLES R, WILDMAN ea A.B., Marshall College Huntington, West. Virginia Physical Education, Science 11 Got any nickel popsicles? Promenade All! Robert E, Lee ap eae OT 4 _ CA ey Sas a a ood Rats enjoy a good meal, Looks like a party. 12 SENIORS LEFT TO RIGHT: Bobby Patterson, President; Mildred Nunnelly, Vice-President; Mary A. Jones, Secretary; Jean Dalton, Treasurer; Nancy Rutlege, S,C.A. Representative. THEY STAR IN THE PRODUCTION JEAN DALTON PETER EPES Treasurer of Senior Class; Glee Club I,2; Band I, 2; F.H.A, 1,2. Library Club 2; Football 3; Basketball 3,4; Dramatics 14 Club 3; S.C.A. President 5. SENIORS MARY ARCHIE JONES Glee Club 3,4,5; Vice president 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3,4,5; Secretary 4; Varsity Club 4,5; F.H.A. 2, 3,4, 53 Historian 3, Reporter 4, Secretary 5; Thespian Club 4,5; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 5, Basketball Asst, Mana- ger 3,4; Girl's State 4. NANCY RUTLEDGE SeHsA. 195S.C.A,.5. 15 MILDRED NUNNELLY FH. A. 1,2, 3,4, 5; Historian 4, Vice President 5; Class Officer 5; Safety Patrol 2, 3; Glee Club 5. BOBBY PATTERSON FokeAe ily 2s, FOtDall2, 3; 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, 5; Baseball 4; Glee Club 5; Class Officer 5. JEAN BOBBY MILDRED NANCY PETER MARY ARCHIE 16 JUNIORS — tg eae = = even elias SF H P ; Es LEFT TO RIGHT: Glenn Hurt, S,C,.A, Representative; Ellen B, Love, Treasurer; Doris Lewis, Secre- tary; Ernest Chiles, Vice President; Frankie Bradford, President. Billy Abernathy Wayne Bishop Harold Blevins Axim . Jerry Blevins Frankie Bradford Ernest Chiles “Anne Clay CLASS OF James Dalton John Felts Otho Fraher Ruth Hawkins Rachel Hudson Glenn Hurt Walter Krieder Bobby Lewis Doris Lewis 1996 Ellen Byrd Love Wallace Martin Doris Rogers Ernest Robertson Margaret Matthew 19 ne ell 2 é i Lydia Smith Peggy Sutphin Dorothy Tompkins CLASS OF 1956 Joy Wainwright Kelso Waters Roger Williams James Williamson SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS: Joe Borum, Vice president; William S, Robertson, President; Ruth Palmore, Treasurer; Audrey Davis, Frank Davis, S.C.A. Representatives; Woodrow Hudson, Secretary. Pauline Abernathy Patricia Barrow Charlene Bedall Betty Jane Boisseau 21 CLASS OF 1997 Joe Borum Tommy Bradshaw Ray Brugos Bobby Daniels Audrey Davis Frank Davis Spencer Elmore Jerry Good Larry Good Alice Gunn Sonny Hammock Vaniene Hardin Billy Harrison Lois Hawkes Woodrow Hudson Meriwether Hurt — Josie Inge CLASS OF 1957 George Jones Graham Jones Betty Kjeldsen Gladys Kreider John Koonce Page Landers Carolyn Lucy Shirley Martin Jake Mast Leroy Matthews Lois McDaniels Shirley G. McKnight Irby Moncure Gloria Murray Emery Naugle Richard Nichols Harold Palmore CLASS OF 1957 Ruth Palmore Dickie Patterson Matilda Powell Janet Rice Patricia Ritchie William S. Robertson Lillie Rogers Bucky Shell Wayne Simonton Julous Smith Jennie Marshall Stokes Gracie Tompkins Tommy West Joyce Williams Jean Williamson FRESHMEN idem — $$$ $$$ WV in atten eee, t a s - Fa ha }P3 r : a pe a Jt SEATED: Thurman Atkinson, S,C,A. Representative; Richard Hardy, President; Betty White, Secre- tary; Nelson Elliot, S.C.A. Representative; STANDING: Sam Harrelson, Vice President; Moncure Crowder, Treasurer. Thurman Atkinson Nancy Beville Clinton Blalock Margaret Blalock Rich Crinkley 25 CLASS OF 1958 Moncure Crowder Pansy Daniel Tommy Daniel Nelson Elliott Harry Felts George Fiotakis Patty Hanratty Richard Hardy Sam Harrelson Emily Harris Martha Hastings Benjamin Hawkes Arlene Hudson Patsy Hutcherson Charlotte Leis Kathleen Leis Nancy Lewis Wesley Lewis John Longmire Carolyn McGrady Bill Monahan Jimmy Papouchis Anita Patterson Peggy Patterson Myra Phelps Thelma Phillips Charles Rogers Lois Talley Mildred Talley Joyce Throneburg Johnny Turner Billy Weatherford Betty White Walter Williams Patsy Williamson Wayne Wray CLASS OF 1958 TK A tz LEFT TO RIGHT: Martha Daniel, Charles Orange, S.C,.A. Representatives; Nancy Chiles, Treasurer; Carolyn Bridgeman, Secretary; Hugh Yelverton, Vice President; Ludson Hudgins, President. Jean Adkins Connie Akers Carolyn Bridgeman Joyce Caswell a nm cma (a Nancy Chiles Buck Clark Dewayne Collins 28 CLASS OF 1959 Martha Daniel Betty Daniels Mary Drawbond Danny Falwell Edward Finch Helen Fiotakis Raymond Foster Dorothy Hallett Laurence Hamlet Clyde Harvey Nancy Hauser Peggy Hawthorn Ludson Hudgins Alease Hudson Howard Huff Gordon Lee Betty Leis Eddie Lester Eunice Lloyd Bobbie Love Catherine Martin Edward Martin Franklin Martin Barbara Mast Conway Moncure Wayne Neal CLASS OF 1959 Charles Orange Shirley Perkinson John Procise Barbara Reynolds Shirley Ritchie Bonnie Rockwell Nancy Rorer Coleman Rowlett Herbert Rutledge Danny Sheffield Randolph Shell Nancy Simonton Richard Slaw John Maben Stokes James Talley Mazie Thacker Joan Tunstall Doris Ulrey Thomas Utley Leslie Wagoner Mildred Webb Dwight Wenger Patsy White Travis Winn Betty Wray Hugh Yelveton STUDENT CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION FIRST ROW: Peter Epes, President; Billy Abernathy, Vice President and Executive Representative; Ruth Palmore, secretary; Jerry Blevins, Treasurer; Ellen Love, Pianist; Peggy Patterson, Songleader. SECOND ROW: Billy Harrison, Glenn Hurt, Tommy Bradshaw, Corresponding Secretary. THIRD ROW: Joe Borum, Audrey Davis, Patricia Barrow, Thurman Atkinson, Nelson Elliott. FOURTH ROW: William S, Robertson, Gloria Murray, Joyce Throneburg. FIFTH ROW: Frank Davis, Ernest Robertson, Martha Daniels, Nancy Rutledge, President Epes S, C, A. at work Sponsored by: W.S. PEEBLES DEPARTMENT STORE 32 SAFETY PATROL FIRST ROW: Frank Davis, Lt, Bus Patrol; Conway Moncure, Randolph Shell, Nancy Simonton, Carol Bridgman Nancy Hauser, Shirley Martin, Lydia Smith, Kathleen Leis, SECOND ROW: Coleman Rowlett, Buck Clark, Alice Gunn, Joyce Williams, Patricia Ritchie, Lois McDaniel, Josie Inge, On the job Safety First Sponsored by: e PAUL’S LOBSTER AND , STEAK HOUSE The home of select Food expertly prepared for you by Paul 33 GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW: Mrs, Part, Shirley Perkinson, Nancy Simonton, Carol Bridgeman,Ruth Palmore, John Procise, Pansy Daniel, Martha Daniels, Peggy Hawthorne, Helen Fiotakis, Nancy Hauser, Betty Wray. SECOND ROW: Mazie Thacker, Bonnie Rockwell, Patricia Ritchie, Vaniene Hardin, Gloria Murray, Dorothy Hallett, Emily Harris, Barbara Mast, Joan Tunstall, Shirley Ritchie, Bobbie Love. THIRD ROW: Tommy Daniel, Billy Weatherford, Richard Hardy, Nelson Elliott, Moncure Crowder, Frank Davis, Nancy Chiles, Mildred Nunnelly, Mary Archie Jones, Nancy Beville, Connie Sue Akers, FOURTH ROW: Billy Abernathy, Willie Boisseau, Peggy Sutphin, Anita Patterson, Betty White, Patsy Hutcherson, Joyce Williams, Jean Williamson, Patricia Barrow, Carolyn Lucy, Myra Phelps. FIFTH ROW: Thurman Atkinson, Glenn Hurt, Audrey Davis, Betty Boisseau, Margaret Blalock, Alice Gunn, Pauline Abernathy, Joyce Throneburg, Patsy Williamson, Jennie M. Stokes, Charlene Bedall. SIXTH ROW: Sonny Hammock, Jerry Good, Billy Harrison, Meriweather Hurt, Larry Good, Tommy Bradshaw, Robert Knox, Luto Nichols, Peggy Patterson, Page Landers, Ellen Byrd Love, Anne Clay. Downbeat! Close Harmony ANNUAL STAFE . e om - = se PR EE TR a ee WEegeene ee Be ‘14 | i thas Meriwether Hurt, Mrs, Jordan, Tommy Bradshaw, Anne Clay, Joe Borum, Joy Wainwright, Peggy Sut- phin, Lillie Rogers, Patsy Hutcherson, Betty White, Patricia Barrow, Annuals for salel1 Sponsored by: The annual gets typed up BLACKSTONE FUEL AND SUPPLY COMPANY RAMS HORN BLACKSTONE HIGH SCHOOL, BLACKSTONE, VA. 60600600060 00000000000 080000000000 3 Kina! = SEATED: Gloria Murray, Girl's Sports Editor; Ellen B, Love, Gossip Editor; Jennie M. Stokes, Business Manager; Otho Fraher, Editor; Matilda Powell, Asst. Editor; Moncure Crowder, Boy's Sports Editor. STANDING: Reporters -Page Landers, Vaniene Hardin, Mrs, Hutcherson, Sponsor; Joyce Throneburg, Nelson Elliott, Patsy Williamson, Patricia Ritchie, Luto Nichols, Jerry Blevins, Emily Harris, Nancy Beville, William S. Robertson, Glenn Hurt. Fruit of his labors Ram's Horns for sale Spondored by: HAMMOCK-RAND MOTORS INCORPORATED Dodge-Plymouth Job-Rated Trucks Service Blackstone, Virginia PEP CLUS FIRST ROW: Mrs, Cassells, Sponsor; Ruth Hawkins, President; Ruth Palmore, Treasurer; Patricia Barrow, Secretary; Gloria Murray, S. C. A, Representative; Vaniene Hardin; Vice President; Mrs. Parr, Sponsor, SECOND ROW: Joyce Throneburg, Nancy Chiles, Emily Harris, Bobbie Love, Carolyn Lucy, Page Landers, Peggy Patterson, Matilda Powell, Nancy Simonton Carol Bridgeman,Carol Kowalski. THIRD ROW: Nancy Beville, Patsy Williamson, Mazie Thacker, Barbara Mast, Joan Tunstall, Shirley Ritchie, Connie Sue Akers, Jennie M. Stokes, Charlene Bedall, Patricia Ritchie, Pansy Daniel. FOURTH ROW: Patsy Hutcherson, Betty White, Peggy Hawthorne, Bonnie Rockwell, Doris Ulrey, Martha Daniels, Betty Boisseau, Margaret Blalock, Ellen B, Love, Anne Clay, Audrey Davis. Hotdogs| Have one on me! Ty oe Sponsored by: NOTTOWAY DRUG COMPANY 37 DRAMATICS CLUB FIRST ROW: Mrs, Jordan, Sponsor; Willie Boisseau, President; Meriwether Hurt, Vice President; Matilda Powell, Secretary; Nelson Elliot, Treasurer; Patricia Barrow, S.C. A. Rep- resentative. SECOND ROW: George Jones, Bobby Patterson, Larry Good, Buckie Shell, Sam Harrelson, Billy Wea- therford, George Fiotakas, Kelso Waters, Otho Fraher, Richard Hardy, Irby Moncure, Conway Moncure, Randolph Shell, Clyde Harvey, Rich Crinkley, THIRD ROW: Barbara Mast, Joan Tunstall, Betty White, Joyce Williams, Patsy Hutcherson, John Maben Stokes, Thomas Utley, Sonny Hammock, Jerry Good, William Shore Robert- son, Glenn Hurt, Luto Nichols, Jimmy Papouchis, Jake Mast, John Koonce, Tommy Bradshaw, FOURTH ROW: Connie Akers, Anita Patterson, Ruth Palmore, Betty Kjeldsen, Jean Williamson, Jen- nie Stokes, Patricia Ritchie, Mary Archie Jones, Charlene Bedall, Ellen Byrd Love, Ann Clay, Frank Davis, Tommy West, FIFTH ROW: Audrey Davis, Maize Thacker, Carolyn Lucy, Page Landers, Peggy Patterson, Vaniene Hardin, Gloria Murray, Bobo Jones, Nancy Beville, Myra Phelps, Carol Kowalski, Ruth Hawkins, Spencer Elmore, Sponsored by: BLACKSTONE GUANO COMPANY 38 A last look Little Women TONE ROTO AG So a PL Ty re eae THESPHAN SOCIETY , a« 2, ACROSS DOWN Matilda Powell Anne Clay Meriwether Hurt Jerry Good Mary A. Jones ’ Betty White Tommy Bradshaw Jake Mast Page Landers Peggy Sutphin Leroy Matthews Patricia Barrow Jennie Stokes Glenn Hurt Mrs. Jordan Sponsored by: : BALFOUR RING — GOWN COMPANY Walter B. Anderson, Agent SITY CLUS SEATED: Mary Archie Jones, Ruth Hawkins, Joy Wainwright, Anne Clay, Ellen B, Love, Jake Mast, William S, Robertson. STANDING: Joe Borum, John Koonce, Ernest Robertson, Coach Wildman, Billy Abernathy, Bobby Daniels, Come on team fightl] Varsity Honor Sponsored by: E. C. MONCURE INSURANCE AGENCY ‘‘Insure with Moncure’’ LIBRARY CLUB MH ih = | TT ul anit oy SEATED: Patricia Barrow, Bobo Jones, Page Landers, John Koonce, Treasurer; Patricia Ritchie, Secretary; Jerry Blevins, Vice President; Peggy Stuphin, President; William S, Robertson, S, C. A. Representative; George Jones, Historian; Matlida Powell, Luto Nichols, Jake Mast. STANDING: Jennie M, Stokes, Meriweather Hurt, Joe Borum, Tommy Bradshaw, Buckie Shell, Anne Clay, Joyce Williams, Jean Williamson, Lillie Rogers, Janet Rice, Mrs, Peerman, Sponsor; Glenn Hurt. Librarian Information, please! Sponsored by: NOTTOWAY DRUG COMPANY 41 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Pansy Daniels, Jean Williamson, Joyce Williams, Patricia Ritchie, Nancy Beville, Patsy Williamson, Joyce Throne- burg, S. C. A. Representative; Margaret Blalock, Mrs, Cassells, Sponsor; Pauline Abernathy, Nancy Rorer, Betty Daniels, Thelma Phillips, Nancy Lewis, Alease Hudson, Martha Hastings, Mary Archie Jones, Secretary; Carolyn Lucy, Historian; Ruth Palmore, Treasurer; Mildred Nunnelly, Vice President; Betty Boisseau, President; Alice Gunn, Reporter, A style is born Soup's onl Sponsored by: NEHI BOTTLING CO. Drink Royal Crown Cola ‘ Best by Taste Test’’ 42 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA BLACKSTONE ite eealiemeiiinmion ne areal eenenacelinene . FIRST ROW: Wallace Martin, Secretary; Calvin Yeatts, Sentinel; Ernest Robertson, S. C. A. Representative; Frankie Bradford, Reporter; Billy Abernathy, Treasurer; John Felts, Vice President; Bobby Lewis, President. SECOND ROW: John Longmire, Wayne Simonton, Ray Brugos, James Williamson, Harold Blevins. THIRD ROW: Charles Rogers, Harold Palmore, Emery Naugle, Julious Smith, Wayne Wray. FOURTH ROW: Walter Kreider, Bengie Hawkes, Raymond Foster, Leslie Wagoner. FIFTH ROW: Harry Felts, Mr. Thweatt, Sponsor; Dickie Patterson. F. F. A. Emblem At Work for a change Sponsored by: NASH INSURANCE AGENCY ‘ It’s Our Business To Protect Your Business’ 43 Side couples - Four hands round Table Tennis PHYSICAL EDUCATION Basketball is a favorite sport. All girls enjoy playing volleyball 44 Health Education and First Aid What’s spring without softball? CHEERLEADERS Rams' Rah! Come on team! Fight! Victory---Victory is our cry Sponsored by: THE TRANSPORT CORP: “Ship byvErucks: FOOTBALL TRAM FIRST ROW: Coach Wildman, John Longmire, Tommy Daniels, Thurmon Atkinson , Graham Jones, Buckie Shell, Johnny Turner, Frank Slaw, Asst. Coach, SECOND ROW: Tommy West, James Dalton, Nelson Elliot, Kelso Waters, Larry Good, Spencer Elmore, THIRD ROW: Charles Rogers, Calvin Yeatts, Joe Borum, Ernest Robertson, John Koonce, Bobby Daniels, John Felts, Co-Captains-Abernathy and Robertson Managers “Mutt and Jeff Sponsored by SLAW’S ‘ The Home of Fine Foods ’ A7 Elliot-Fullback Ne Dalton-Right Guard Koonce -Right Half back eo i y Robertson-Quarter Back Daniel-Left Tackle Good-Right End HOMECOMING PRINCESSES Jean Dalton Ellen Byrd Love ° i Ruth Hawkins a Ruth Palmore Alice Gunn Anita Patterson Nancy Hauser Nancy Chiles a | ——— = — so Eel es a HOMECOMING Tickets, please! Rats pay honor Rats]! 52 SNAPSHOTS The Royal Court They were doing the Shag Respect your betters] GIRLS BASKETBALL TRAM LEFT TO RIGHT: Peggy Patterson , Myra Phelps, Ruth Hawkins, Betty White, Anita Patterson, Joyce Throneburg, Anne Clay, Betty Boisseau, Co-captains; Patricia Ritchie, Charlotte Leis, Gloria Murray, Vaniene Hardin, Patsy Hutcherson, Matilda Powell, Nancy Beville, Mrs. Cobbs, Coach, Joy Wainwright, Manager. Sponsored By: CLAY’S HATCHERY Phone 498 Blackstone, Virginia 53 Two points for Red Dribbling down court BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Good, Manager; Tommy Daniels, Billy Abernathy, John Longmire, John Koonce, Spencer Elmore, Joe Borum, Ernest Robertson, Calvin Yeatts, Charles Rogers, Wayne Simonton, Moncure Crowder, T. C. Atkinson, Bobo Jones, Manager; Coach Wildman. 7 mit Bee Ji | i Sponsored by: SPENSER DRUG COMPANY Shoot! the clock is in the red, Aa Will it be good? 54 ote� CITIZENS BANK TRUST COMPANY Service with Safety Since 1873 Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 2% Paid on Savings Accounts Blackstone Virginia Bobo has the buzz-step down Patl Ballet or Basketball? MAIN STREET MOTOR COMPANY Chrysler-Plymouth Motor Cars 112 North Main Street Phone 15] Blackstone Virginia ROYAL BLUE FOOD STORE Banvevyenwooin, ron. Complete Self-Service Food Market Phone 5 Church Street Blackstone Virginia WILLIAM G. WHITE Electrical Contractor Wilson Virginia BLACKSTONE PRODUCE AND SUPPLY COMPANY Wayne Feeds--Seeds Fairbanks--Morse Electric Pumps Blackstone Virginia What's the topic boys? i Blackstone What do we have to eat? LUCY AND SHEFFIELD RADIO-TELEVISON ‘It pays to deal with a servicing dealer,’’ Blackstone Virginia DILLARD - CRAWLEY HARDWARE COMPANY Hardware Building Supplies Blackstone Virginia COLE'S ‘tHome of Fine Clothes’’ Your Teenage Shop WILLIAMS DEPARTMENT STORE Quality Clothing Formal Wear For Rent Virginia FIRST NATIONAL BANK J. S. Robertson, President Jeuleitbysur.Vice=rresident R. A. Hardy, Cashier Directors T.C. Bradshaw J. Segar Gravatt ly Cesbamilecy Mia. Vey Meni dine. R. Archer Hardy Jos ODeErTSOn E. Bland Jones A. K. Williams LT eervorgsones J. B. Morgan W. Lynwood Jones 1908 = 1955 Capital and Surplus: $300,000.00 Membersh se DatlsaGs, Blackstone Virginia Dance me loose! A penny for your thoughts SEAY-BAGLEY COMPANY Blackstone’s Leading Department Store Clothing - Dry Goods - Shoes Phone 3 Blackstone Virginia MO BILGAS W.R. Leftwich 403 North Main Street Phone 685W FOr Detter Service stop at the Mobilgas Station Blackstone Virginia HARTSELL JEWELERS Jewelry - Silver Crystal - China Blackstone and Lawrenceville PETE’S PLACE Texaco Gas Oil Church Street Blackstone Virginia E. D. WATKINS esehesbest tor, bess -” Shoes - Clothing - Luggage Blackstone Who says I can't? Have mercy on us] FARMERS HARDWARE SUPPLY COMPANY Building Material General Contractors Store Phone 343 Shop Phone 475 Blackstone Virginia COMMUNITY ESSO James Wheeler and Harold Grammer HAMNER - HARDIN Funeral Home Ambulance Service Blackstone Virginia Compliments of WALLACE CHEVROLET Blackstone Virginia FAIRFAX HALL Top Quality Canned Goods Distributed in This Section by BARROW GROCERY CO., Blackstone Virginia Have a bite? Backseat driver BLACKSTONE MOTOR CO., INC. SALES SERVICE 117 N. Main St. Telephone 53 NUNNELLY’S TEXACO SERVICE Texaco Products Phone 685 J 300 Main Street DUMOND’S TRIM SHOP Tailor Made Seat Covers Convertible Tops 408 Church Street Phone 564 W Wow! What a facel BASKERVILLE AND LOVE Recapping And Vulcanizing Tires - Tubes - Batteries South Main Street Blackstone Virginia L.H.IRBY INSURANCE AGENCY Satisfactory Service Since 1876 Blackstone Virginia WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE WINSTEAD FLORIST STORE Flowers For All Occasions A. Il. Harrelson, Owner Member Phone 336 Florist Telegraph Association Blackstone Virginia Phone 419 JOB SHON STOMA sdb OC TeLOH Gas - Oil - Tires - Battery Phone 22 Blackstone Virginia H. R. HAMLETT Real Estate Agent We want a touch-down, boys! Blackstone Virginia EAGLE STORES CO.,, INC. Blackstone Virginia SANITARY BEAUTY SHOPPE Mildred B. Christian, Owner Phone 395 Blackstone Virginia BLACKSTONE FARM EQUIPMENT COMPANY Sales on Case Service on all Farm Implements Blackstone Virginia THE GROVE Meals = Sandwiches 3 Miles West of Blackstone on Route 460 How many words per minute? What a line of girls! SHEFFIELD FURNITURE CO. Blackstone’s Most Modern Furniture Store Blackstone Virginia A. W. WATKINS, JEWELER 50 Patterns Silver 50 China - Crystal Watches - Diamonds Nottoway Theater Building VIRGINIA STEAM LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING Refrigerated Fur Storage Rug Cleaning Phone 163 Blackstone Virginia RALCO STORES, INC, Groceries -Meats-Produce-Work Clothes Hardware-Mill Supplies Blackstone Virginia Wonder what they're looking at? HUB DEPARTMENT STORE Outfitters for Men, Women Children Our Price Must Always Be the Lowest in Town Phone 124-J Blackstone Virginia C. J. SHARRER Fresh Meats Groceries Phone 297-536 11 West Broad Street Blackstone Virginia Compliments of BLACKSTONE RESTAURANT Blackstone Virginia ROSES 5-10-25 STORE Blackstone Virginia MERCURY DRY CLEANERS 212 S. Main Street Blackstone, Virginia Phone 46 STOKES-WILLIAMS Hardware Company The People’s Hardware.’’ Phone 44 Blackstone Virginia WINN BROTHERS Furniture Company Southside Virginia’s Largest Most Complete Furniture Store 102 West Broad Street Blackstone Virginia PLANTERS WAREHOUSE Your Southern States Service Agency in Blackstone Phone 81 We Deliver Which one has the Toni? Who told the joke? Who's your friend, Frankie? JOHNSON’S SUPER MARKET nes ntemcnan te NOM? ‘ Fresh Meats, Groceries Main Street Atlantic Gas Oil Blackst Virgini prance fi hohe) Blackstone Virginia Looking for your girl, Bucky? Wonder who they're slaving for? ACKNOWLEDGMENT LITTLE TAVERN Without the help of certain people we could not have made possible the publi- RESTAURANT cation of this book, We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the following: Val iactat hin VEREA hes Myers Company, the Student Body, eee and the Faculty for their interest and help _ Blackstone Virginia throughout the year, The 1955 IVY Staff { YEARBOOKS Aeephenrt e aa ie som TE te ee en ect —— Sahay ana Ty tag incon 7s a : i - j