China Grove High School - Parrot Yearbook (China Grove, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1945 volume:

ROWAN PUBLIC LIBRARY SALISBURY, NC ptowan tdith M. C lark Jiutorx; Raom Donated by Cindy Webb JhSL (pjCWwt CHINA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL CHINA GROVE, N. C. 1945 A To Mrs. Ralph S. Corriher In grateful acknowledgment of all that she has done for us as adviser, teacher, and friend, we the class of nineteen hundred forty-five dedicate this volume of The Parrot. ADMINISTRATION Principal ' s Message In times like these when all American schools are called upon to strive with renewed effort and consecration to teach loyalty to the democratic ideal, it is gratifying to see our teachers and students cooperating in furthering the realization of this ideal. And you, Seniors, leaving us to enter whatever roads may lie before you, let me wish you Godspeed and urge you to continue to defend the American ideal—every man’s right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Cloyd A. Hager. Members of the School Board Mr. W. L. Cooper Chairman i Mr. S. W. Freeze Mr. K. A. Shinn Mr. L. C. Cauble Mr. F. D. Patterson The Faculty 1945 China Grove High School MRS. RUFUS HONEYCUTT B.M., Greensboro College Music, English MRS. FRED H. BOSTIAN A.B., W. C. U. N. C. English, History MRS. RALPH S. CORRIHER A.B., Catawba College U. N. C. French, Librarian MR. J. B. STEWART B.S., Ala. Poly. Inst. Voc. Agriculture PAULINE ROACH A.B., High Point College History, Science MRS. VERL W. CRAWFORD A.B., Newberry College Seventh Grade EVELYN MALONE A.B., Lenoir Rhyne College Seventh Grade MRS. VIOLA PAGE ODELL B.S., Appalachian S. T. C. English SARA REE PYATT B.S., Appalachian S. T. C. Science GLENN S. BALLARD B.A., Wake Forest College History NELL SMYRE A.B., Lenoir Rhyne College Seventh Grade ' HAZEL TAYLOR A.B., Secretarial Education Bowling Green College of Commerce Commercial MRS. JOHN L. FOIL B.S., Catawba College Eastern Carolina Home Economics MRS. D. W. GERHARDT A.B., W. C. U. N. C. Mathematics Twelfth Grade Presiden t Buell Lowder Vice-President Hoy Correll Secretary Virginia We ant Treasurer Gwenn Deal Nina Davis Charles Coughenour Gwenn Deal Hoy Correll Robert Feimster Margaret Stirewalt Gerald Herrin Virginia Weant Buell Lowder Voigt Park jr Twelfth Grade Superlatives Best Looking Gwenn Deal Buell Lowder Best Athlete Virginia Weant Hoy Correll Best Dressed Gwenn Deal Robert Feimster Best all Round Virginia Weant Hoy Correll Best Students Nina Davis Buell Lowder Most Popular Margaret Stirewalt Buell Lowder Mascots Brenda Alexander Senior Class President Kenneth Bradshaw Vice-President Rachel Talbert Secretary Louise Glenn Treasurer Charles Shinn George Brantley, Jr. PAUL ALDRIDGE MAZIE BAILEY PAUL I am! yet what I am, who care, or knows, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerio Club 3. JO BASINGER LITTLE GIRL A man is always better than a book.” Monogram 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Victory Corps 2; Cheerleader 1, 2, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Most Ro¬ mantic 4; Most Talented 3, 4; Cheerio Club 3; Band 3; Orchestra 4; Softball 2. ELMER BARNHARDT BARNEY No evil can happen to a good man either in life or after death. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3, Reporter 4; Jr. Rotarian 3. VIVA LEE WITHERS VIB II You know I say just what I think. Vice-President of Class 1; Home Economics Club 2, 4, President 4; Cheerio Club 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4. DONALD BERNHARDT DON Handsome is as handsome does. Cheerio Club 3; Assistant Mar¬ shal 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Cast of There Goes the Bride 3; Best Looking 3, 4; May Day Attendant 3; Most Popular 4; Beta Club 4; Home Room Vice-Pres. 4; Choir 4. GOLDIA CRANFORD GOLDIE How sweet and fair she seems to be. Dramatics Club 3, 4; Home Eco¬ nomics Club 3. MISSIE Laugh and the world laughs with you. Dramatics Club 3, 4. HARRY LEE BAME DUKE A day for toil, an hour for sport, but for a friend a life too short. Hobbies Club 1; Victory Corps 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Football 4; Most Athletic 4. HELEN BASS SUE Character is a diamond that scratches all stones. Dramatics Club 3, 4; Library Club 2, Librarian 3, 4; Choir 4; Commercial Club 4. HARBY BEEKER BEEKER To plow and sow and reap and mow and be a farmers boy. Agriculture 1-4; Cheerio Club 3. MARTHA ANN BROTHERTON As good-natured a soul as e ' er trod on shoe of leather. Choir 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2-4, Vice- President 3, President 4; Dramatics Club 1-4; Best Student 2, 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Home Economics Club 4. KENNETH BRADSHAW DINK Can we ever have too much of a good thing? Choir 1-4; Dramatics Club 1, 3, 4; Vice-President 3, Reporter 4; Victory Corps 2; Most Talented 3; Best Student 3, 4; Declamation Winner 3; Trident Staff 3, 4; Associ¬ ate Editor 4; Cheerio Club 3; Bas¬ ketball 3, 4; Chief Marshal 3; Cast of There Goes the Bride 3; Pres¬ ident of Class 4; Beta Club 3, 4; President 4; Editor-in-Chief of Par¬ rot 4; Junior Rotarian 4; Monogram Club 4; Best All Round 4. NELLIE LAVINA CARTER MARTHA CRESS ' Tis good to live and learn. Choir 1-4; Dramatics Club 1-4; Vice-President 4; Librarians Club 3, 4, President 3; Beta Club 4; Home Economics Club 4, Secretary 4; Best Student 4. CHARLES RAY CALLICUTT CHARLIE Life is not life at all without delight. Cheerio Club 3; F. F. A. 1-4, Vice- President 3, Secretary 4; Football 4; Beta Club 4; Assistant Editor of Parrot 4; Junior Rotarian 3. RAMONA V. ERVIN MONA Begone, dull care! I prithee be gone from me! Clerk in School Store 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2; Victory Corps 2; Manager of Midget Basketball Team 3; Cheerio 3; Choir 4; Dra¬ matic Club 4; Commercial Club 4. GREY CORRIHER We can do more by being good than any other way. F. F. A. 1-4, Secretary 2, Presi¬ dent 3, Treasurer 4; Junior Ro¬ tarian 3; Basketball 4; Monogram Club 4. LOUISE GLENN BITSY Of surpassing beauty and in the bloom of youth. Victory Corps 2; Class Queen 2, 3; Cutest 3; Secretary of Class 1, 4; Best Looking 2, 4; Choir 4; Beta Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Southern High School, Baltimore, Maryland 3. CARL EVANS My memory is so bad, that many name. times I forget my own Librarian 1; Photo Club 1; Vic- tory Corps 2; Cheerio Club 3; Basketball 4. FLASH I ' ve taken my fun where I found it. Hobby Club 1; Monogram Club 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Softball 1-4; Store Clerk 3; Lunch Room Staff 1-4; Best Athlete 3,4; Physical Ed. Club 2. CARRIE EARNHARDT FUZZ Friendship makes propriety brighter. Commercial Club 4. CECIL CASPER WILL A gentleman he is of artless grace, gentle of voice and fair of face. Victory Corps 2; Cheerio Club 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Choir 4; As¬ sistant Marshal 3. HAZEL FREEZE Her cheek like the rose is, but fresher, I ween. Dramatics Club 4; Choir 4. SHAFER ELLER DOC All his faults were such that one loves him still the better for them. Cutest 2; Best All Round 3; Cheerio Club 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Cast of There Goes the Bride 3; Most Original 3, 4; Beta Club 4; Choir 4. DOROTHY GOODMAN DOT Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we ' diet ' . Scholarship Medal 1; Librarian 2; Victory Corps 2; Cast of Temp¬ est and Sunshine 2;- Dramatics Club 3, 4; Secretary 3; Trident Staff 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 2, 3, Typist 4; Best Dressed 3; Cheerio Club 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Parrot Staff 4, Assistant Editor; Best All Round 4; Commercial Club 4, Vice-President. JESSIE M. GUFFY JOSEPH C. HARRIS MOOCHE For there is no author in the world that teaches such beauty as a woman ' s eyes. Science Club 1; Softball 1-4; Cheerio Club 3; Victory Club 3; Basketball 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Clerk in Store 3, 4; Choir 4; Most Popular 4. HOWARD HAYNES HAYNES Little said is soon amended. Hobbies Club 1; F. F. A. 1, 2. LOUISE LUTHER CREEP Promise is most given when the least is said. Mt. Gilead High School 1; Bas¬ ketball 1; Dramatics Club 4. WILLIAM E. LEFLER BILL Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. LAVELLE MICHAEL MIKE True and sincere, loyal and kind. Cheerio Club 3; Commercial Club 4. MILDRED LOUISE MOOSE SHORTY I laugh, for hope hath happy place with me. Victory Corps 2; Best All Round 3; Cheerio Club 3; Librarian 3; Trident Staff 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Home Economics Club 4. JOE II My care is like my shadow in the sun. F. F. A. 1-4; Baseball 2-4. MARY KATHRYN LIPPARD II JIM She learned to live her own way without making an imitation of others. Victory Corps 2; Dramatic Club 3; Most Original 3, 4; Beta Club 4; Commercial Club 4. JAMES WILLIAM KLUTTZ BILL Two heads are better than one —even if one is Carl ' s. Hobbie Club 1; Victory Corps 2; Vice-President of Class 3; Best Student 3. HAZEL ALLBRIGHT MARSHALL Silence is as deep as Eternity; speech is as shallow as time. McColl, S. C. High School 1, 2, 3. HAROLD LITAKER He ' s a good man, I ' ll say th [or him. F. F. A. 1-4. LULA MORGAN LITTLE LU-LU Little body with a mighty heart. Photography Club 1; Commercial Club 4. ELVIRA OVERCASH KINARD PARK EPPIE Dignity is the sweetness of wo¬ manhood. Home Economics Club 4; Com¬ mercial Club 4, President 4. donald Mcknight Let thy words be fun. F. F. A. I, 2. CORA MAE ROGERS VICKIE A daughter of the gods, divinely tall and most divinely fair. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Victory Corps 2; Maid of Honor, May Day 3; Home Economics Club 4; Com¬ mercial Club 4. DONALD RAY PORTER PORTER He was a good man, and a just. F. F. A. 1-4, Treasurer 3; Victory Corps 2; Cheerio Club 3; Baseball 3, 4. JANIE A. SEYMOUR C-MORE Who so findeth a wife findeth a good thing. Dramatics Club 1; Librarian 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Cheerio Club 3; Most Personality 2; Home Eco¬ nomics Club 4; Commercial Club 4. CHARLES D. SHINN DAYVAULT A pretty foot is a great gift of nature. Choir 1, 2, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Cheerio Club 3; Beta Club 4; Treasurer of Senior Class 4. KIT Kind looks, kind words, kind acts. Beta Club 4; Home Economics Club 4, Vice-President 4; Com¬ mercial Club 4. MABEL PATTERSON MARBLE What good I see, humbly I seek to do. Choir 1-4; Dramatics 3, 4; Li¬ brarian 3, 4, Secretary 3; Home Economics Club 4. JAMES McNEELY I ' ve been a stranger in a strange land. F. F. A. 1-4; Cheerio Club 3; Football 3, 4; Choir 4; Bus Driver 3, 4. FRANCES SAFRIT FRAN Sweet Silence filled that little frame. Victory Corps 2; Dinner Bell Club 2; Cheerio Club 3; Home Economics Club 4; Commercial Club 4, Society Editor 4; Dramatics Club 4. WALTER HOWARD SHEERS Here ' s to the pilot who weathers the storm. F. F. A. 1-4; Bus Driver 4. MYRTLE SLOOP SHORTY A kind heart is a fountain of gladness. Victory Corps 2; Home Economics Club 4; Choir 4; Commercial Club 4. CORINNE STILLER STINKEY With a personality all her own. ' ' Band 1, 2; Victory Corps 2; Li¬ brary Club 2; Best All Round 2; Class Secretary and Treasurer 2; Basketball 3, 4; Cheerio Club 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Dra¬ matics Club 3, 4; Best Looking 3; Assistant Marshal 3; Cla s Treas¬ urer 3; Trident Staff RACHEL TALBERT CHUBBY Who walk with beauty has no need of fear. Victory Corps 2; Home Ecpnomics Club 2, 4, Reporter 4; Cheerio Club 3; Dramatics Club 1, 4; Cast of There Goes the Bride 3; Tri¬ dent Staff 4; Beta Club 4; Parrot Staff 4; Vice-President of Class 4; Best Dressed 4; Physical Ed. Club 1; Commercial Club 4, Reporter 4. HOY R. STIREWALT BOONE Where there ' s a will there ' s a way. F. F. A. 1-4; Bus Driver 3, 4. LOUISE WALL SIS II If a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her. Librarian 2; Commercial Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Home Economics Club 4. HAROLD SUTTON BO Must I study? What a waste of time! JUNE WESSINGER JUNIE The very pink of perfection. Victory Corps 2; Cheerio Club 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Assistant Marshal 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Vice- President 4; Trident Staff 3, 4, Edi¬ tor 4; Parrot Staff 4; Class Lawyer 4; Best Executive 4; Commercial Club 4; Best Student 4. WALTER GRAHAM No solemn, sanctimonious face I pull. Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Mon¬ ogram Club 3, 4. PEGGY STIREWALT TERMITE A great love goes here with a little gift. Treasurer of Class 1; Cutest 1; Dramatics Club 1, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Choir 1, 2; Victory Corps 2; Best Victory Corps Worker 2; Rec¬ itation Contest Winner 2; County Public Speaking Contest Winner 2; Scholarship 2; Secretary of Class 3; Cheerio Club 3; Cast of There Goes the Bride 3; Chief Marshal 3; Most Popular 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Trident Staff 3, 4. GENE SMITH ' Tis strange what a man may do and a woman yet think him an angel. Football 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Star Dusters 4. LOUISE THOMPSON TOMMIE I myself am more divine than any I see. Librarian 1, 2; Dramatics Club 1-4; Cast of There Goes the Bride 3; Cheerio Club 3; Cheer Leader 3, 4; Basketball 3; Beta Club 4; Band 1, 2; Trident Staff 1, 2, 4; Choir 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; First Aid Club 2; May Day Attendant 3; Victory Corps 2; Hal¬ loween Queen 4. JAMES STIREWALT JIMMIE Pursuit of knowledge under dif¬ ficulties. Best All Round 2; Choir 2, 3; Best Dressed 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; President 4; Beta Club 4. ARLENE WEAVER PUG Knowledge is more than equiv¬ alent to force. Victory Corps 2; Scholarship Medal 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Trident Staff 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 4, Secretary- Treasurer; Home Economics Club 4. GENE THOMPSON A mind equal to any under¬ taking that he puts it along side of. Best Victory Corps Worker 2; Vice-President Class 3; Most Popu¬ lar 3; Best Student 3; The Parrot Staff 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Cheerio Club 3, Secretary 3; Choir 4. ANNIE MAE WEST MAE WEST Thy modesty is as candle to thy merit. Dramatics Club 3, 4; Choir 4. TOP Best Looking LOUISE GLENN DONALD BERNHARDT Best All Round DOROTHY GOODMAN KENNETH BRADSHAW Senior CENTER Best Executives JUNE WESSINGER CHARLES RAY CALLICUTT LOWER Best Dressed RACHEL TALBERT JIMMY STIREWALT Best Athletes NELLIE CARTER HARRY LEE BAME TOP Best Students Most Talented MARTHA CRESS JO BASINGER JUNE WESSINGER JIMMIE STIREWALT KENNETH BRADSHAW GENE THOMPSON Superlatives CENTER Most Popular JESSIE GUFFY DONALD BERNHARDT LOWER Most Original Most Romantic MARY KATHRYN LIPPARD JO BASINGER SHAFER ELLER ROY MORRISON L A S T W I L L A N D T E S T A M E N T We, the Senior Class of 1945 of the China Grove High School, of the town of China Grove, of the county of Rowan, of the state of North Caroli na, being of sound mind and mindful of the uncertainties of life, especially after graduation, do hereby make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. We, the Senior Class leave our parents our gratefulness for making our education possible. To Mr. Hager, our principal, we leave our hearty thanks for this guidance which has aided the de¬ velopment of our characters and our educations. To our faculty, we will our formula: How to learn without studying, so that they may pass it on to future students. To our class advisers, Mrs. Corriher and Mrs. hours they have given in our behalf. To the Junior Class we leave our privileges. We, the Seniors, do make the following indi¬ vidual bequests: Hazel Allbright Marshall wills her quiet ways to Carolyn McKnight. Paul Aldridge and Elmer Barnhardt will their Agricultural Records to Joe Miller and Sam Sloop. Mazie Bailey and Louise Luther.will their never- failing giggles to Jean Lefler, hoping she won’t disturb too many classes. Harry Barnes leaves his love of sports to Robert Gillis. Jo Basinger leaves her many talents to Pa¬ tricia Mayhew. Harby Beeker wills his love for making things to William Walter. Helen Bass wills her graceful walk to Peggy Jo Lipe. Donald Bernhardt wills his good looks to Tom¬ my Cooper. Bette Basinger leaves her vocabulary to any¬ one who can add a new word. Kenneth Bradshaw wills his executive ability to Bill Linker. Goldia Cranford leaves her happy-go-lucky ways to Lucille McGalliard. Charlie Callicutt wills his ability to argue with the teachers to Bill Bright. Martha Cress and Mabel Patterson will their li¬ brary positions to George Bassinger and Burton Aldridge so they may get book reports on time. Cecil Casper wills his sincerity and curly hair to Bobby Deal. Martha Ann Brotherton leaves her good disposi¬ tion and kindliness to Berlie Dean Barnhardt. Grey Corriher leaves his geometry book to Earl Sides hoping that he can understand it. Ramona Ervin wills her job in the store to Mary Frances Overcash if she will learn to count money. Hazel Freeze wills her complexion to Alice Smith. Shafer Eller leaves his cheerful disposition to Bill Owensby. Louise Glenn leaves her blonde hair and blue eyes to Doris Overcash. Carl Evans wills his “Dagwood” laugh to R. J. Jones. Dorothy Goodman wills her accomplishments in commerce to Betty Jean Belk. Walter Graham wills his ability to play football to Gilbert Miesmer. Jessie Guffy leaves her chewing gum to Johnnie McCombs. Joe Harris wills his motor bike to Bobby Eller so he can get to school on time. Mary Katheryn Lippard leaves her originality with Doris Simpson. Howard Haynes leaves his height to Marcellene Boger. Lavelle Michael leaves her love for Home Ec. to Roxie Henley. Billy Lefler leaves his French note books to Arthur Davis. Mildred Moose wills the ability to close her eyes while laughing to John McKnight. Odell, we express our sincere appreciation for the Bill Kluttz leaves his ability to tinker to Billie Cochran. Lula Morgan wills her many years of English to Gueston Gaskey. Harold Litaker wills his love of working in the shop to Clyde Casper. Elvira Overcash and Kinard Park will their co¬ operative ways to Carolyn Kimball and Betty Jean Freeze. Donald McKnight wills his quietness in class to Wade Kluttz. Cora Mae Rogers wills her modesty and shyness to Ollie Patterson. James McNeely leaves his secret concerning bus governors to R. C. White. Frances Safrit wills her “petiteness” to Frances Ballard. Janie Seymour wills her talkativeness to Nadine Parrish. Roy Morrison leaves his desire to stand in the hall to Ruby Williams. Myrtle Sloop leaves her numerous jokes to Helen Mabry. Donald Porter and Hoy Stirewalt leave their buses to anyone able to hold them together. Corinne Stiller and Peggy Stirewalt will their habit of sharing all secrets to Jean Eller and Faye Barringer. Rachel Talbert leaves her love to type letters to Betty Lou Patterson. Jimmie Stirewalt wills his love for teasing girls to Alby Eller. Louise Thompson leaves her love for parties to her sister Mary Lou. Howard Sheeks leaves his seat in English to some one who can diagram. Arlene Weaver leaves her ability to make the Honor Roll to Margaret Ann Turrentine. Gene Smith wills his supply of excuses to Don¬ ald Moore. Louise Wall and Viva Lee Withers leave the typ¬ ing of the absentee sheet to anyone liking to type. Charles Shinn leaves his ability to handle money to Hoyt Freeze. Nellie Carter wills her basketball career to Bet¬ ty Sue Kluttz. Gene Thompson wills his sweet tone of voice to girls to Amos Abernathy. Annie Mae West leaves her pretty lips to Sarah Rose Miller. Harold Sutton and Harvey Trexler leave their commercial courses to the government. Carrie Earnhardt and Joleen Upright will their book-keeping books to anyone who can do as well as they have. I, June Wessinger, having no particular talents and positively no possessions worth handing down, do leave to China Grove High School my love and best wishes. Given under our hand and seal this 30th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-five. We hereby appoint Mrs. Alice Corriher as our executrix. JUNE WESSINGER, Lawyer If we could only borrow Dr. Wonmug’s fabulous time machine for 24 hours, I wonder what we should find. Gee! What happened? In the time it would take to snap your fingers, we find the old world has undergone a complete transformation—as if we were on an entirely different planet. Why not, for the time gauge was set for 10 years into the future! The tallest skyscraper, reaching far into the pale blue sky, opens its majestic doors to let Jo Ba¬ singer enter. She is singing “The Whistling Tom¬ cats,” in the first show of the evening in that new night club, “The Lark,” on the first floor. The master of ceremonies steps forward to an¬ nounce the next attraction. He is none other than Gene Thompson, owner of “The Lark.” Those dancing girls—Peggy Stirewalt, Louise Thompson, Corinne Stiller, and Rachel Talbert—come flash¬ ing out with William Lefle r and James Stire¬ walt following. They can really dance! We see Ramona Ervin leaving the door, arm-in- arm with a Naval Captain. She can surely pick them. We find Charles Shinn on the second floor. He is the president of the “Dark Blues Perfume Company.” All of his secretaries, Dorothy Good¬ man, Louise Wall, and Betty Bassinger, are as busy as ever. Kenneth Bradshaw strides around the corner to greet us. He is the editor of the “Times Cour¬ ier,” largest newspaper in the city. About a block farther down Main Street, we find a beauty shop run by Jessie Mae Guffy. The place is full of customers. Just in time we duck, for three helicopters are playing tag in the endless skylanes. As they come over again we recognize the pilots, Donald Bern¬ hardt, Cecil Casper, and Shafer Eller. They test planes for “Baker’s Helicopter Company.” We find a college nearby with Martha A. Broth- erton and June Wessinger teaching English and Geometry to large classes of young men. What’s this? Do you see that crowd of people moving in this direction? And what noise and cheering! Oh, it’s Louise Glenn! The town is wel¬ coming her home from National Beauty Contest. She won first prize. Look at that car weaving in and out among the crowd. No wonder, it is Paul A. Aldridge trying to catch the Ford in front driven by Gene Smith, now connected with the Hell Drivers. Paul wants Gene to use his invention, the flying auto, in the next act. A large helicopter bus passes by with a sign on the side, “Evans-Sutton Bus Co.” That must be Carl Evans and Harold Sutton. We find a large farm at the edge of the city owned jointly by Joe Cline Harris and Roy Morri¬ son. They do their farming the modern way—sow¬ ing the wheat and other crops by air. What’s this? Chicago White Sox and Harry Bame! Star of the ’55 Series! Well! Well! Good for Harry! We find ourselves confronted by three nurses. Why, it’s Cora Mae Rogers, Elvira Overcash, and Kinard Park, all head nurses in the city hospital. Walking on down the street, we see a large gro¬ cery store run by Hoy Stirewalt and William Kluttz. What is this? A wedding? Indeed it is! Goldia Cranford is the bride of a big Texas Rancher. They’re leaving for their honeymoon. . • Another? Where? It is Helen Bass and her sail¬ or, just back from the war zone. He is a hero with a chest full of medals. Another block reveals Grey Corriher and his garage. He is the best mechanic in this section of the state, and people from miles around bring their cars to him for repair. Harold Litaker has an hour over state WRS ev¬ ery Friday for his Crazy Rhythm Boys. Tune in for some good string music. A large trucking concern is found to be owned and operated by that jolly good person, Donald Porter. He still likes to drive. We find Nellie Carter and Viva Lee Withers playing basketball with the “Beavers” who are in the finals with the “Black Cats” for state cham¬ pionship. Everyone knows that comical character, Ma- zie Bailey. Well, I wonder if you have seen her latest picture, “Sunset Skies.” It is composed of comical actions and singing. Be sure to see it. We find Elmer Barnhardt and Donald McKnight in the Pork Business. They raise, buy and sell pure-bred hogs. Farther on we see a garage run by Howard Haynes and Harvey Trexler. Their tinkering in high school days paid off. A man comes to us and wants to sell us a new, plastic body Chevrolet. Why it is Howard Sheeks! He is an auto salesman for “Breen Auto Company.” Next door to the garage, we see a farm ma¬ chinery store being operated by James McNeely and Harby Beeker. See them for the latest in farm equipment. We meet Hazel Freeze and Louise Luther get¬ ting off a bus. They have just been relieved from their job of caring for the wounded of World War II. We see a beauty shop across the street. Upon entering we recognize Janie Seymour and Annie Mae West as the owners. They are well equipped with the latest machinery. Take a shampoo for ex¬ ample. You simply place your hair in a machine, adjust it to fit, press a button and presto, you have a shampoo. Not far away we find a dress shop owned and operated by Mary K. Lippard and Lavelle Michael. A sign over the door states, “Smartly Styled Dresses for Smart Women.” We notice the store is full of customers too. Mabel Patterson and Carrie Earnhardt have some beautiful flowers for sale. They run a florist shop on Pention Avenue. Next door is a modern shoe shop, owned and operated by Mildred Moose and Hazel Marshall. We’re told they are doing a wonderful job of pleasing their customers. A quick glance at the clock reveals that our time is almost up, but we must visit the school. Surely some of our classmates are there. Yes, Martha Cress and Arlene Weaver are ele¬ mentary teachers, teaching children to read and write. They are the ones who will soon take our places. I wonder what new ideas and inventions they will contribute to civilization? CHARLES RAY CALLICUTT, Prophet c L A S S P R O P H E C Y Junior President Robert Gillis Vice-President D. R. Sloop 1 L . p , • i a ' 4 — Class Secretary Tommy Cooper Reporter Gilbert Miesmer t CARL ALBRIGHT BERLIE DEAN BARNHARDT CARL BENFIELD ZEDITH BOGER FRANCES BRADSHAW CLYDE CASPER i mz i MARY FRANCES CORRELL BILLY BRIGHT TOMMY COOPER FRANCES CRESS JUANITA GRANT JIMMY DAVIS ALBY ELLER ROXIE HENLY BOBBY ELLER SALLY HENLY HOYT FREEZE EDNA KOON ROBERT GILLIS carolyn Mcknight John Mcknight VIRGINIA MISENHEIMER BILL OWENSBY HILDA OVERCASH DONALD MOORE ALMETIA NICHOLSON JOE MILLER TEDDY RECTOR ZELIA OVERCASH EARL SIDES NADINE PARRISH BETTY LOU PATTERSON D. R. SLOOP DORTHA PINKSTON SAM SLOOP IRENE SIFFORD MARGARET TURRENTINE WADE TEETER DORIS YOST DORIS WILHELM EVELYN SMITH Best Athletes FRANCES CRESS TOMMY COOPER Best All Round MARY FRANCES CORRELL ROBERT GILLIS Most Popular BERLIE D. BARNHARDT GILBERT MIESMER Best Executive JUANITA GRANT BOBBY DEAL Most Original JOSEPHINE HALL ALBY ELLER Best Dressed MARGARET A. TURRENTINE BILL LINKER Junior Superlatives Best Students MARGARET A. TURRENTINE BILL LINKER Most Romantic NADINE PARRISH D. R. SLOOP Best Looking ROXIE HENLEY TOMMY COOPER President Frank Patterson Sophomore Class Vice-President Jack Whitaker Secretary Johnnie McCombs Treasurer Patricia Mayiiew BROWNIE ALLMAN EVELYN ALLMAN BURTON ALDRIDGE KENNETH ALEXANDER JOAN BARGER WILSON BARBER MURRAY BARNHARDT FAYE BARRINGER GEORGE BASINGER BERNARD BEAVER ANICE BEEKER BETTY BELK OLLIE BELK MILDRED BENSON AZILE BERRY VERONA BLACKWELDER HUGH BRADSHAW JAMES BRADSHAW MACK BROTHERTON CURTIS CARTER MONTICE CASPER BILLY COCHRON HAROLD CORRIHER ELBERT CRISTY EDWIN CROWELL BETTY LOU EARLE JEAN ELLER BILL FAGGART BETTY JEAN FREEZE TILLMAN FREEZE ALLIE MAE GRAHAM PAULINE HALL CARL HAYNES TOLEDETH HOGAN BOBBY HONBARGER BETTY LOU HOOKS RELENA HOOKS DAVID HORTON C. V. HOWARD GLENN ISENHOUR PAUL JONES W. C. JONES, JR. LOUISE JOHNSON MAGDALENE JOHNSON VELMA JOHNSON LOUTRELL JORDAN EVELYN KARRIKER CAROLYN KIMBALL VIOLA KOON BETTY SUE KLUTTZ JEAN LEFLER LOWELL LITTLE PEGGY JOLENE LIPE HELEN MABRY JIMMY MARTIN EDWARD MAULT PATRICIA MAYHEW JOHNNIE McCOMBS MILDRED McDANIEL LUCILLE McGALLIARD JOHNIE MELCHOR JIMMY MILLER REID MULLINAX HAROLD OVERCASH PHYLLIS OVERCASH WILLIE PARKER FRANK PATTERSON BETTY ROBERTS FOIL SAFRIT PANSY RUTH SAFRIT EVELYN SHILLINGLAW THELBERT SHINN CHARLES SHOE DORIS SIMPSON JOE SLOOP ALICE SMITH EVELYN SMITH MARGIE SMITH DONALD STARNES MARGARET STEWART LOUISE STIREWALT MARTHA SUDDETH MARY LOU THOMPSON LUCILLE UPRIGHT A. O. WAGONER DONALD WAGONER CLARA WALL BILL WALTER WILLIAM WALTER FREDA WARD JACK WHITAKER R. C. WHITE LAVERNE WILHELM DOROTHY WILLIAMS RUBY WILLIAMS BILLY WOOD BOB WYATT President Danny Ritchie Freshman Class Vice-President Alva Stewart Secretary Benny Stewart Treasurer Roy Morris LILLIE BELL ALDRIDGE SUE EVELYN ATWELL TOMMY ALLMAN JEAN BAKER FRANCES BALLARD JACQUELINE BALLARD PATTIE SUE BARNHARD HELEN BARBER EDITH BARE NOLEN BEAVER PEGGY ANN BERNHARDT BOBBY BLACKWELDER NANCY JANE BOST RACHEL BROWN BOBBY CARTER FRED CASPER CLARENCE CASTOR BILLY CLINE MERLENE COBB NANNIE BELLE CORRELL BOBBY LEE CORRELL EEBIE COX JAMES CRESS BOBBIE MAX DEAL CARROLL DEAL FRANK DEAL BOBBY EAGLE BOBBY LEE EDDLEMAN JACK FAGGART HAZEL FLOYD CORA LEE FREEZE HOWARD GOODMAN MARGARET GOODMAN MAX GRANT HELEN HATHCOCK JUNIOR HEILIG CECIL HERLONG HAZEL HILL LLOYD HILL RALPH HORTON RAY HORTON DORIS JEAN HOWARD LINNIE LEAZER GENE LEE BOBBY LIPPARD EVELYN LISKE EVELYN LOWDER LUCY JENNINGS R. J. JONES BETTY JEAN JORDAN EVELYN ADA JORDAN • FREDDIE KIRKLAND WILLIAM KLUTTZ DOLORES MAULDIN JOYCE MAYBERRY ARLETTA MICHAEL BOYD MILLER EVA MAE MILLER SARA ROSE MILLER JIMMY MILLER JOHN HENRY MISHAK MILDRED MORRIS RACHEL MORRIS ROY MORRIS CREED MORROW, JR. GENE MURPH VERNON GLENN NORTON DAVID OWENS DORIS OVERCASH MARVIN JAMES PARK DAVEY LEE PARNELL MILDRED PARRISH DORIS PLESS BILLY PLESS GORDON POWELL PERCY LEE QUANTZ DANNY RITCHIE MARGARET SAUNDERS ALLENE SECHLER DRUCILLA SECHLER BETTY JEAN SEYMOUR CARMELITA SHINN JUNIOR SIDES JOHN SIFFORD BENNETT SILLIMAN BILLY SIMMONS BERNARD SLOOP HELEN SMITH CLARA SPEIGHT MAXINE SPEIGHT ADA STEWART BENNY STEWART BETTY LOU STRICKER FRANKLIN SUDDETH EDGAR SUTTON NANCY TATUM RICHARD TEETER JAMES TEETER JACQUELINE THRIFT PAUL TUTHEROW JAKE WATSON PEARL WEAVER RALPH WEST LOUISE WILHELM DOROTHY WILLIAMS LOUISE WILSON HELEN WINECOFF JUNIOR WISE REBECCA WOMACK BETTY WOOD LONNIE YOST r- 1 iJkijJ - 1 a i� S j|f| 1 -1 ki l it _� i HI til V J F : «_ f i i Wfc, Jjlrw A President Carl Bradshaw Seventh Grade Vice-President Sulena Houck Secretary Kenneth Howard Treasurer Charles White Teacher Miss Evelyn Malone NAOMI ALLMAN BOBBY BARBER JOYCE BARRINGER JANIE BENFIELD CARL BRADSHAW WILLIAM CHRISTY JERRY CLINE RICHARD CRESS KENNETH EARLE JANE ELLER MYRTLE FEIMSTER JUANITA FREEMAN JAMES HAHN ALLEN HARRIS BEATRICE HINSON BETTY LOU HOGAN KENNETH HOWARD ROBERT HOWARD LEWIS LEAZER JACQUELINE LINDSAY DONALD LIVENGOOD GLEN LOWDER CHARTIE MAY maxine McDonald RAY MILLER GRACE McKNIGHT JOHNSIE MORGAN WADE OVERCASH CARL PATTERSON MYRTLE PAXTON WILLIAM RARY PEGGY SAFRIT TOAN SIFFORD COLLENE SHUE MARGARET SMITH NORMA JEAN STRICKER NELLIE TREXLER BILLY TUTTEROW STANLEY UPRIGHT EDITH WALLER MARY WILHELM SIDNEY WILHELM PATRICIA WIRE Teacher Mrs. Verl Crawford CHARLES ALEXANDER JACK ALEXANDER JOHNNY ATWELL JAY BARBEE JOYCE BARNHARDT LEONA BASINGER BETTY J. BEAVER BUCK BEAVER NELLIE BENFIELD ARNOLD BRADSHAW LARRY CARLTON LYNNIE R. CORRIHER PEGGY CRESS BENNY DAVIS MARGARET DEAL PAULINE DEAL VIRGINIA DEAL LOUISE FURR MONROE GOODMAN JOHNNY HARRISON LLOYD HENRICKSON DORIS HERRIN EUGENE JORDON SIDNEY KLUTTZ JACK LEFLER LOUISE LINKER BETTY SUE MAULT JAMES RAY PARK BETTY JEAN RARY BOBBY SELLERS RALPH SHERRILL RAY SHERRILL CHARLIE SIMPSON CHARLES SMITH ROBERT STIREWALT NELLIE STUBBS GLADYS TEETER MAMIE RUTH TREXLER LEE UPRIGHT JACK WAGNER LOUISE WEAVER VERNON WEAVER JOAN WILHELM BILLIE WILLIAMS MELBA WILLIS MILDRED WINDERS Teacher Miss Nell Smyre HOWARD BLACKWELDER MOZELLE BOST BOBBY BOST MARGIE BUCHANAN GAY NELLE BUCKWELL FRANCES CARTER HARRY CLINE JAMES CORRIHER VELMA CRISP C. W. DOBY GILBERT DYSON PEGGY EATON BRUCE EUDY DWIGHT EVANS EUGENE FREEZE HAZEL GANTT JOHNIE GLENN COLEEN HOGAN FRANKLIN HARRISON HAROLD HOLDER THERMON HOOKS SULENA HOUCK DEVON JENKINS GENE JOHNSON RAY JOHNSON CARTEE JORDAN AUDREY LOWDER BILLY MARTIN Hubert McDaniel DORIS MILLER BILLIE MILLER FRED NICHOLSON LELAND OVERCASH VELMA PEACOCK HAZEL PROPST BETTY SHEPHERD CLAUDIA SHUFFLER FRED SMITH AUDREY STIREWALT BETTY TALBERT CLYDE TAYLOR INEZ TREXLER OSCAR WALTER JOE WESSINGER CHARLES WHITE EVERETTE YOST - ? w m a � . ,4r� - SS ♦ j� £;. i pHr Sw-t nrnr ' ' S • 9 ' 0 m 1 ■ ' l Vj it ’ ( Best All Round JOHNNIE McCOMBS THELBERT SHINN Best Athletes EVELYN KARRIKER TILLMAN FREEZE Most Popular JOHNNIE McCOMBS BILL FAGGART Sophomore Freshman Best Students SUE EVELYN ATWELL DANNIE RITCHIE Seventh Grade Most Talented Best All Round Best Dressed JANE ELLER JOHNNY ATWELL SULENA HOUCH CLAUDIA SHUFFLER KENNETH HOWARD SIDNEY KLUTTZ Best Dressed ALICE SMITH FRANK PATTERSON Best Looking VELMA JOHNSON FOIL SAFRIT Best Students FREDA WARD PATRICIA MAYHEW THELBERT SHINN Superlatives Superlatives Most Popular PATTIE SUE BARNHARDT WADE KLUTTZ (Superlatives Best Looking MELBA WILLIS CARL PATTERSON Most Popular JOAN SIFFORD ARNOLD BRADSHAW Best Students NELLIE BENFIELD JOHNNY ATWELL (■MR, ii U i j m v n i nt|| ACTIVITIES The Parrott Staff Editor . Business Manager. Assistant Manager. Associate Editors... Faculty Advisers.... .Kenneth Bradshaw .Gene Thompson Charles Ray Callicutt Rachel Talbert, Dorothy Goodman, June Wessinger .Mrs. Ralph S. Corriher, Mrs. D. W. Gerhardt Orchestra Mrs. Rufus Honeycutt, Director Faculty Advisers —Mrs. Fred Bostian, Miss Hazel Taylor The Trident Staff Editor-in-Chief, June Wessinger; Associate Editor, Kenneth Bradshaw; Sports Editor, Corinne Stiller; News Editor, Nina Davis; Circulation Manager, Peggy Stirewalt; Business Manager, Berlie Dean Barnhardt; Art Editors, Arthur Davis, Robert Safrit; Personalities, Bette Bassinger; Typists, Dorothy Goodman, Rachel Talbert, Arlene Weaver, Louise Thompson; Copyists, Margaret A. Tur- rentine, Betty Jean Belk, Mildred Moose. Library Staff Faculty Adviser, Mrs. Ralph S. Corriher President .Martha A. Brotherton Vice-President .Janie Atwell Seymour Secretary .Helen Bass Treasurer .Brownie Allman C. A. Hager, Sponsor Monogram Club President . V ice-President, Secretary . Treasurer . .Buell Lowder Johnnie McCombs ....Virginia Weant .Wade Kluttz m $ m t p ? i mm, , mt: Beta Club Mrs. D. W. Gerhardt, Mrs. Viola Odell, Sponsors President .Kenneth Bradshaw Vice-President .June Wessinger Secretary .Corinne Stiller Treasurer .Gene Thompson Dramatics Club Mrs. Fred Bostian, Sponsor President .Jimmy Stirewalt Vice-President .Martha Cress Secretary .Peggy Stirewalt Treasurer .Charles Shinn Reporter .Kenneth Bradshaw Publicity Manager ...Gene Thompson JhsL 1%5 (paJi wL Left to right: Howard Sheeks, Howard Haynes, Donald Porter, Joe Miller, Teddy Rector, Grey Corriher, James McNeely, Harold Ray Corriher, Robert Kluttz, Mr. Hager. Bus Drivers Home Ec Club Mrs. John L. Foil, Sponsor President .Viva Lee Withers Vice-President .Kinard Park Secretary .Martha Cress Treasurer .Virginia We ant Reporter .Rachel Talbert Mr. J. B. President .. Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer . Reporter . Sentinel . JJlSL 1%5 (paAAot Stewart, Sponsor .Joe Miller .Sam Sloop .Charles Ray Callicutt .Grey Corriher .Elmer Barnhardt .James McNeely Future Farmers Of America 1, 1 pi f; I 11 t WEUm M ' r ' v’w 1 j : IB iMsIflDf ,f m 1 i ■ Buries? $ : .Ss | Commercial Club Miss Hazel Taylor, Sponsor President .Elvira Overcash Vice-President ..Dorothy Goodman Secretary and treasurer .Arlene Weaver Reporter ...Rachel Talbert jllSL 1%5 (PjO iAjdL Lunch Room Staff Lucille Upright Cora Mae Rogers Pauline Hall Nellie Carter Jo Basinger Mildred Moose Arlene Weaver i y y Brs L A ATHLETICS JhSL 1945 (paAhnt Coaches Mr. C. A. Hager Mr. Charles Farmer Cheer Leaders Front Row: Betty Jean Seymour, Mary Frances Overcash, Louise Thompson, Juanita Grant, Betty Lou Patterson. Second Row: Jo Basinger, Billy Owensby, Johnnie Mc¬ Combs, Ramona Ervin. Football First Row: Harry Bame, Foil Safrit, Billy Wood, Carroll Deal, Reid Mullinax, Amos Ab ernathy, Franklin Suddeth, Manager. Second Row: Tillman Freeze, Bobby Deal, Alby Eller, Hoyt Freeze, Billy Faggart, Gerald Herrin. Third Row: Tommy Cooper, Wade Kluttz, Robert Kluttz, Walter Graham, Buell Lowder, Gene Smith, Hoy Correll, Gilbert Meismer, Robert Gillis. 1945 Schedule Kannapolis 6. .China Grove 12 Landis 0. 18 Thomasville 12. .China Grove 0 Jr. Order Home 0. .China Grove 0 Spencer 7. 74 Albemarle 12. .China Grove 6 Landis 7. .China Grove 26 Jr. Order Home 6. .China Grove 7 Hickory 13. 0 Badin 6. .China Grove 14 Total 69 157 Boys Basket Ball High hopes are being held for the boys’ team this year. The Red Devils held the lead in the race for the County Championship until Spencer, in the last few seconds of the most thrilling game of the season, sank a basket to give them a two point win. So, as The Parrot goes to press, the Red Devils and Spencer are tied for first place. Here’s success to you, Boys! i t VARSITY Coach Mr. Cloyd Hager Manager Bill Faggart Gilbert Miesmer Tommy Cooper Harry Lee Bame Hoy Correll Buell Lowder SECOND TEAM Grey Corriher Foil Safrit Kenneth Bradshaw Hoyt Freeze Robert Gillis Carl Evans As The Parrot goes to press the girls’ team is completing what promises to be one of the most successful seasons ever enjoyed by a girls’ team in China Grove. Only one game has been lost and that by a 40-39 score to Granite Quarry, whose towering forwards proved a little too much for our shorter guards. Good luck, girls! Coach Mr. Cloyd Hager SECOND TEAM Jo Basinger Viva Lee Withers Corinne Stiller Frances Cress Dorothy Goodman Berlie Dean Barnhardt Betty Jean Belk Mary Lou Thompson Relena Hooks Margaret Turrentine Velma Johnson Louise Johnson Verona Blackwelder t VARSITY Jessie Mae Guffy Johnnie McCombs Betty Sue Kluttz Virginia Weant Evelyn Karriker Nellie Carter Girls Basket Ball 1 l - rv . -• ' ■%•£ £,4 - - • BBl ✓ . ' —,j ' 1 ■ 1 j IbV Hi |K |u w ' AdiL 9b£ %sI 1R MB ' ERngSM. . t“« «• • ■ I 1 r r •- ™ fc - - g .Jk v. a.. SJ .I x JTHK K t 4 |m . 1 aHSfctt ' ;? r t , 7 j3P� T3KjWjttf . - 1 .YSaPZ ADVERTISEMENTS Patronize Our Supporters Compliments , W. H. WHITLEY 8C SONS The Funeral Home Telephone 2 Telephone 2 China Grove, N. C. Kannapolis, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF CHINA GROVE FURNITURE COMPANY Furniture for Every Home THE STORE OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Phone 18 Phone 18 CHINA GROVE, N. C. PHOTOGRAPHS In The 1945 PARROT” Taken By Sprinkle’s Studio China Grove, N. C. CUlVOttVA % Your Guide to Better Fashions” 108 S. Main St. Salisbury, N. C. THERE COMES A TIME in almost every man’s life when it will mean a good deal to him to have the recommendation or endorsement of a good bank. IF HE IS FAVORABLY KNOWN at the bank, he has a distinct ad¬ vantage over the man who is not. YOUR REPUTATION is what you have made it through the years of honest dealing, and your disposition to meet your obligations promptly. THE BANK OF CHINA GROVE C. C. GRAHAM, President J. F. COOPER, Vice-President S. W. FREEZE, Cashier S. F. CLINE, Assistant Cashier Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Maximum insurance to each depositor $5,000. CHINA GROVE, N. C. THE ROWAN COUNTY BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION CHINA GROVE, N. C. This Building and Loan Association’s business is mutual. Members save money together . . . They lend to each other. They divide profits among themselves. They work to help each other. Our shares are good investments and pay good dividends. Come In and We Will Talk It Over UNDER STATE SUPERVISION Me. L. Ritchie, President K. A. Shinn, Vice-President C. C. Graham, Secretary-Treasurer BOSTIAN MERCANTILE CO. Headquarters for MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING LADIES AND CHILDREN’S DRESSES AMERICAN GENTLEMEN SHOES FOR MEN AND BOYS MAYFAIR AND CHARMTONE SLIPPERS FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN CHINA GROVE, N. C. THE CHINA GROVE COTTON MILLS COMPANY Manufacturers of Fine Combed Yams CHINA GROVE, N. C. THE GOLD SHOP ' J P DUKE Ladies’ Wearing Apparel V POWER Salisbury, N. C. It’s Smart to be Thrifty CO. REDDY KILOWATT HM MM ymr IkctrM StfVtt Zenith Fertilizer Compliments of Enjoy Manufactured in Rowan County For Rowan County Soil ZENITH CHEMICAL CO. PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. SALISBURY, N. C. 1415 S. MAIN ST. SALISBURY, N. C. Setty oCou .Shoppe SPORTSWEAR BAMBY BAKERS Bread at its best” MILLINERY ACCESSORIES SALISBURY, N. C. Remember— f 7 it’s from Betty Lou, it’s the correct style for you” 204 S. Main St. 107 W. Fisher St. SALISBURY, N. C. SIMPSON-PEACOCK CO. Wholesale Grocers SALISBURY, N. C. Compliments of T. C. EARNHART GROCERY LOWDER’S GROCERY Rowan Mills SALISBURY, N. C. The Home of Quality Foods” 847 S. Main St. Salisbury, N. C. McLELLAN STORES CO. SALISBURY, N. C. ROWAN SHELL SERVICE GAS—OIL ROWAN MILLS, N. C. THE ROWAN COTTON MILLS CO. Combed Cotton Yarns SALISBURY, N. C. ROBIE NASH Dixie Diner COMPLETE ALIGNMENT SERVICE Best Home-cooked Meals WRECKS REBUILT AUTO GLASS in Town 1819 S. Main St. Phone 650 SALISBURY, N. C. Salisbury, N. C. ROWAN PRINTING COMPANY ANNUAL LITHOGRAPHERS PRINTING BOOK STORE SALISBURY, N. C. CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF ’45 JULIE’S Exclusive Ready-to-Wear and Millinery” Phone 704 108 West A” Street KANNAPOLIS, N. C. Compliments of SOMA ' S SHOP KANNAPOLIS, N. C. Compliments of WREN’S CLEANERS KANNAPOLIS, N. C. Compliments of Firestone Home Auto Supply, Inc. E. H. Kimball—J. P. Sandifer Compliments of THE L. C. VARIETY STORE KANNAPOLIS AND CHINA GROVE Compliments of RAYMOND’S STUDIO KANNAPOLIS, N. C. The Daily Independent North Carolina’s Fastest Growing Newspaper Published Daily at Kannapolis, N. C. ELECTRIC WIRING AND REPAIRS At Reasonable Prices Hardin Electric Supply, Inc. Telephone 204 318 N. Main SALISBURY, N. C. Norman’s Watch Repair Shop FOR SATISFACTORY REPAIRING SALISBURY, N. C. China Grove Beauty Shoppe Phone 53 China Grove, N. C. EXPERIENCED OPERATORS R. P. (Pete) Julian Sarah Deal Haney Holbrook, Inc. Men’s Store Headquarters for Smart School Clothes KANNAPOLIS, N. C. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’45 VIRGINIA’S Clothes of Distinction Exclusive but not Expensive Fashions to suit the Personality Junior and Misses 9 Clothes Compliments of Efird ' s Deparimeni Store Kannapolis, N. C. The Peeler Flower Shop Mrs. K. G. Peeler, Prop. Phone 381 Next to Capitol Theatre Salisbury, N. C. KEPLEY’S CLEANERS KANNAPOLIS—SALISBURY For Fetter Cleaning” STAR LAUNDRY The Good One” SALISBURY, N. C. Compliments of Belk-Harry Co. Dept. Store Salisbury, N. C. CHINA GROVE CASH GROCERY STORE A COMPLETE LINE OF GROCERIES AND MEATS FOR EVERY HOME The Store of Friendly Service” CHINA GROVE, N. C. PHONE 112-W DEAL ' S SERVICE GAS — OIL ACCESSORIES R. L. Deal PHONE 26-R CHINA GROVE, N. C. Eddleman 8C Sons GROCERIES AND MEATS ICE AND FEED Phone 15 China Grove, N. C. Compliments of G. E. CRESS China Grove, N. C. MEATS AND GROCERIES Compliments of CHINA GROVE DRUG CO. CARTER’S TRANSFER PHONE 43 We move you any place, any time, any where HARDIMAN SON, INC. THE CUT-RATE FURNITURE STORE We save you up to 50%—Cash or Credit 131 E. INNES ST. PHONE 1042 SALISBURY, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF MILLER ' S HOTEL Home of Vine Foods” CHINA GROVE, N. C. Compliments of C. E. SLOOP CHINA GROVE, N. C. MEATS AND GROCERIES Compliments of CHINA GROVE DEPT. STORE DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE PETROS NOSSAR, Prop. Compliments of HANSFORD’S 5-10-25c STORE CHINA GROVE, N. C. Compliments of China Grove P.-T.-A. Compliments of Hart ' s Cut-Rate Drug Store 1 China Grove, N. C. China Grove Ice 8c Fuel Co. WE KEEP YOU COOL IN SUMMER WARM IN WINTER Telephone 95-w China Grove, N. C. China Grove Hardware Company BUILDING SUPPLIES SPORTING GOODS STOVES — FARM MACHINERY ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Phone 5-W TO GIVE OUR BEST” That’s what we do every time we serve a customer, and know today’s best is never good enough for tomor¬ row. That’s why we constantly strive to improve it. Sunshine Laundry Compliments of China Grove Kimball ' s Roller Mil! Service Station FLOUR RECAPPING AND VULCANIZING FEED AND MEAL China Grove, N. C. v 1 A ATn A vjivL) VAN • Compliments of FESPERMAN’S A. LEE KLUTTZ SERVICE BEAUTY SHOPPE China Grove, N. C. Phone 59-J LANDIS, N. C. Compliments Compliments of of MILLER’S CAFE GROVE THEATER LANDIS, N. C. Learn to Fly SALISBURY AIRCRAFT SERVICE Municipal Airport Salisbury, N. C. STUDENT INSTRUCTOR COMPLETE SOLO COURSES FOR ONLY $64.00 THOS. S. WILKIE DINNER SETS AND GIFTS China Grove, N. C. --arrr . . mrz Sharpe and Broadway Meats and Groceries Phone 714 1731 S. Main St. Salisbury, N. C. WAGONER MOTOR CO. CHEVROLET SALES SERVICE China Grove, N. C. BLACKWELDER’S CAFE Bar-B-Oue at its best SALISBURY, N. C. Compliments of T. F. BARBECUE SALISBURY, N. C. TREXLER BROTHERS Up-to-date in Men’s Fashions Formal or Sports Wear SALISBURY, N. C. FULTON ST. PHARMACY Phone 877 Fulton St. and Lincolnton Rd. SALISBURY, N. C. HILL CHEST FURNITURE CO. Every time we make a friend we grow a little Albert G. Sides, Owner and Manager QUALITY SERVICE—PROMPT SERVICE Telephone 686 North Kannapolis, N. C. TUNE IN WEGO, 1410 K. C., EVERY SUNDAY, 1:30 P. M. —CONGRATULATIONS— CLASS OF ’4 5 The JEWEL SHOPPE, Inc. Jewelers and Silversmiths 100 South Main Street Kannapolis , N. C. J. W. Gillis Groceries 1 and 2 China Grove, N. C. Phone 137-W COMPLIMENTS OF L. B. WINECOFF BUILDER PHONE 90-R P. O. BOX 191 China Grove, N. C. PITTSBURGH GLASS PAINT, VARNISH, LACQUER Compliments of NORMAN INGLE, Jeweler SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA Representing HERF-JONES COMPANY The World’s Largest Manufacturers of High School CLASS RINGS AND PINS ROWAN GROCERY STORE ROWAN MILLS SALISBURY, N. C. It pleases us to please .you” Phone 1424 Compliments of Sterchi’s ' The House Where the Home Begins Kannapolis, N. C. Phone 19 Salisbury, N. C. My Shop Smart Apparel For Smart ' Women Kannapolis 4 North Carolina M3 J%--X . ; i _ y . $e ' ' ry iuA C3 LA j y Z Cz - ' — d v i r _. v” - -v— r zz zr ' 7r 2 J? z. £ Ca yj y A; r - Z C - n u ' ,.£ ' , ■ XcC i Ce - - ' - - ' ' , ' ! ' ' ' ■ L - • — v - • ' ' - ' • V C CX- - j _JL— 0 fi- -A— f TT-}yyi( JuZ JLja . LoTaS ' J - - sZs -s(-S ' zP C c.2As CA — 4utofyraph r csOt ' J 7 7 Jyisv - T ' ZzJ ' d Q faCu ' AjLS L mj2 - -y y ( y _X5t- (_| _ frJL }XJL Q-xw- 0 ■ K- jpi£.. c 9- y - asc£ jO (u , U - ,Y AHsztj )Rad- 2 dJet auje; d T ' ZA je_ Gl yd v. h„ . 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