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

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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

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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

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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