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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1956 volume:

Zhe night has a thousand eyes Md the day but one , et the light of the bright world dies With the dying sun. 1956 BASEBALL TEAM F.H.A. MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET PATSY SAFRIT Salutatorian AVICE TATE Valedictorian Court Halloween and Valentine King and Queen PHYLLIS ARTHURS JOHNNY BAAAE CAROLYN MOOSE ROY PROPST to it !k g “WHAT A LIFE Senior Class Play Mount Vernon Lincoln Memorial WASHINGTON TRIP Guard of Unknown Soldier JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET MARSHALS GRADUATING CLASS OF 1956 COMMENCEMENT THEME “OUR COMMUNITY’’ u i | ! ! 1 | I | III Salutatory Address Patsy Safrit I ntroduction Wayne Overcash Education Glenn Patterson Industry . . . Anne Whicker Recreation _ . Cornelia Shaw Religion . Marlene Shive Valedictory Address _ Avice Tate 4 1 ■ Jgp f , y i )! Ifi FINAL EXERCISES THE 1956 PARROT Published by THE SENIOR CLASS OF CHINA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL China Grove, North Carolina Seated: Carl Drye, Sports Editor; Nancy Fisher, Associate Editor; Anne Whicker, Editor-in-Chief; Jane Ellen Wilhelm, Art Editor; Phillip Deese, Art Editor. Standing: Richard Fluck, Business Manager; Mrs. Viola Odell, Sponsor; Patsy Safrit, Advertis¬ ing Manager. Your PARROT Staff presents this 1956 edition of the China Grove High School Yearbook containing your pictures and in¬ formation about your activities, hoping it will meet with your approval. Its pages are filled with interesting information as well as beauty. Please patronize your advertisers; they have helped to make it a financial success. MR. JESSE C. CARSON, JR. Principal £M G ADMINISTRATION MR. CLINTON EUDY Chairman . With sincere appreciation ce; for his many services t e school and to the tarmers ot the community; and for his wholesome and Christian example at all times, we, the class of 1956, wish to dedicate this edition of THE PARROT to our esteemed Vocational Agriculture Teacher, JOHN W. ALLISON m i Ip 4 ■ Greetings to the Students of Ch igh School! As the year progresses and nears its close, many changes be noted; which is as it should be, each No school is stronger than its nprovements should bring progress nk four sincerity, enthusiasm, and progress are al- influence. Hno better advice than that which Polonius, in IKMLET, gave to his son, Laertes: This above all: to thine own self be true; And it must follow, as the night the day Thou canst not then be false to any man MISS RUTH DILLARD B.S., W.C.U.N.C. Home Economics MISS MARGARET JUBOOR A.B., Bob Jones University Bible MISS NORMA KING B.S., Appalachian S.T.C. Band, Choir, Social Studies MISS RUTH LINEBERGER A.B., W.C.U.N.C. Mathematics MRS. ASHLEY ROBERTS Brenau College, Gainesville, Georga A.B., University of N.C. French, Librarian AUGUSTUS PARKER B.S., N. C. State College Agricultural Education Biology, Chemistry JOHN W. ALLISON B.S., N.C. State College Agriculture MRS. FRED H. BOSTIAN A.B., W.C.U.N.C. Catawba College Appalachian S.T.C. English MRS. REESE HONEYCUTT B.S., Appalachian Mathematics English MRS. CLYDE BOSTIAN A.B., Lenoir Rhyne Mathematics Commerce ROBERT LINDER A.B., Catawba College Physical Education, Civics Coach HARRY L. BAME B.S., Appalachian S.T.C. Social Studies Physical Education MISS MARGARET ROSEMAN B.S., Catawba College Commerce MRS. VIOLA PAGE ODELL B.S., Appalachian S.T.C. University So. Calif., U.N.C. English, Latin MRS. RICHARD E. SMITH A.B., Catawba College English, Dramatics Ec., Soc. WAYNE OVERCASH _ President PATSY FAGGART _ Secretary BILL WALKER _ Treasurer HARRY LEE PROPST __ ....Vice President CLASS MOTTO Not finished; just begun. CLASS FLOWER: Carnation CLASS COLOR: Mint green and charcoal Mascots: PETE BEEKER JANICE CASTOR Elvira Anthony Care is an enemy to life. ' ' Janet Arant Small and sweet thinqs are best. Phyllis Arthurs She found her smile in early youth and keeps it with her now. Yvonne Bagwell The tongue, that is the pen of the heart. John Bame The time to be happy is to¬ day. Glenn Bell Three-fifths of him genius and two-fifths sheer fudge. Betty Brooks My mouth runs itself. Ray Burleyson I ' ll be merry, I ' ll be free, I ' ll be sad for nobody. Sarah Carriker She is quiet and modest and tells her secrets to few. Barbara Carter To make the world a friendly place, one must show a friend¬ ly face. Wayne Carter I come and go as I please. Bobby Cottingham When is the end of study? Let me know. Carl Drye Sue Deal A bull I ' d be throughout the Men may come, men may go, land, a scholar, athlete and but i ' ll go on forever ' ladies ' man. Phillip Deese Kenneth Eller All precious things do not Silence is my God. come in small packages. George Faggart Must I study? What a waste of time! Patsy Faggart As she is, just so she speaks. Nancy Fisher For there is no author in the world that teaches such beauty as a woman ' s eyes. Richard Fluck Knowledge advances by steps, not by leaps. Kern Freeze I love work. I can sit and look at it for hours. Lois Freeze Not married but willing to be. Peggy Freeze Modesty is the grace of the soul. Sycelia Garver How sweet and fair she seems to be. t Betty Jo Goodnight A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Julia Harris Leave silence to the saints, I am but human. Arnold Heilig There ' s a deal of deviltry be¬ neath his mild exterior. Naomi Holcombe Yes, I was only flirting. Wayne Hooks Who deserves well, needs not another ' s praise. Frank Houck Wine, women and song are getting me down. I guess I ' ll have to give up singing. Joyce Hutchinson A quiet and gentle nature has she. Sherrell Jordan Talk to him of Jacob ' s ladder and he ' ll ask the number of rounds. Mary Karriker To know her is to love her. Gladys Kirkman am as I am, and so shall I be. Pete Kluttz Clothes oft bespeak the man. Doris Leazer If a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her. Shirley Lipe Thou hast been diligent in all things. Carolyn Luther But there ' s nothing half so sweet in life as love ' s young dream. Larry Luther The world knows not of knowledge. Norman McCorkle There is likewise a reward for faithful silence. Johnny Melchor If you want to please him, start an argument Alice Rose Mishak Laugh and the world laughs with you. Janice Mitchell AlasI What fate is mine? Carolyn Moose True and sincere, loyal and kind. Wayne Morgan Where there ' s a will there ' s a way. Larry Morgan His face speaks for the man within. Wayne Overcash A gentleman he is of artless grace, gentle of voice and fair of face. Glenn Patterson He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous. J. C. Pinion A man not afraid to say his say though the majority be against him. Harry Lee Propst Like a circle ending never does my mirth go on forever. Roy Propst I want but little here below but I do want the supply kept fresh. John R. Raymer Cursed be the man who in vented books. Frankie Reece Ive taken my fun where I found it. Jerry Ritchie Love is a disease that is in¬ curable. Mary R. Rumple With a personality all her own. Patsy Safrit There is nothing that is mer¬ itorious but virtue and friend¬ ship. Jimmy Seamon No other like him. Cornelia Shaw Where there ' s a basketball, there ' s Cornelia. Marlene Shive Much talent and yet an ever¬ lasting character. Sylvia Shue For nothing lovelier can be found than a delightful wife. Curtis Sides The man that blushes is a true friend. Ann Sloan To be slow in words is a woman ' s only virtue. Harry Smith He was ever precise in prom¬ ise keeping. Wilma Smith The friendship between me and you I will not forget. Richard Snider Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. Barbara Speck I would be friends with you and have your love. Larry Swink In many respects the best fellow in the world. Avice Tate Her air, her manners, all who saw admired. Janet Thomason Perry Upright For knowledge, too, is itself Work makes the man. a power. Patsy Waddell ' Tis what I love determines Faye Wagoner Happy am I. From care I ' m free. Why can ' t they all be con¬ tented like me. how I love. Bill Walker Life is but a span. I ' ll enjoy every inch of it. Larry Watson I live in pleasure when live with my friends. Marlene Watson Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we diet ' . Anne Whicker Character is a diamond that scratches all stones. Jane E. Wilhelm Sweet silence is an endurable trait. Shirlene Woodie Rest is the sweet sauce of labor. Rann Yost God bless the man who in¬ vented sleep. SENIOR DIRECTORY ELVIRA ANN ANTHONY: Red —FHA 1, 2; Library Club 4. JANET IRENE ARANT: Janet - FHA 1-4; Choir 3; Bible Club 2-4; Reporter 3; Secretary 4; Class Treasurer 1; Canteen 1-4; Library Club 4; President 4; Dramatics Club 3. PHYLLIS KAY ARTHURS: Phyllis - FHA 1, 2; Parliamen¬ tarian 2; Dramatics Club 3; Letter Girl 2, 3, 4; Office Staff 4; Homecoming Court 4; Fall Festival Queen 4; Canteen 2, 3, 4; Best Dressed 4. EDITH YVONNE BAGWELL: Von -Bible Club 2; FHA 1, 2; Choir 2; Library Club 4. JOHNNY P. BAME: John P. -Football Manager 1; Basketball 1-4; Football 3,4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; All Star Basketball Game 4; Valentine King 3; Fall Festival King 4; Canteen 1-4; Vice President 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Vice President 3; Most Talkative 4. GLENN WILLIAM BELL: Glenn — Cheerleader 2, 3; FFA 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3,4; Canteen 2, 3, 4; Christ¬ mas Play 3; Monogram Club 2, 3. BETTY JUANITA BROOKS: Beffy -FHA 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3; Choir 3, 4. CALVIN RAY BURLEYSON: Bur ey ' -Football 1-4; Base¬ ball 1-4; Monogram Club 2-4; Class President 2; Vice President of Student Council 3; Most Popular 4. SARAH ANN CARRIKER-. Sally Ann - FHA 1. BARBARA JEAN CARTER: Carfer -FHA 1, 4; Basket¬ ball 2; Drivers ' Education 3; Most Friendly 4. WAYNE CARTER: Coffo -Latin Club 3, 4. ROBERT MONROE COTTINGHAM: Bobby ' -Football 1-4; Commercial Club 3; Monogram Club 3, 4. SUE DEAL: Sue —FHA 1, 2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Canteen 1-4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Latin Club 4. PHILLIP WAYNE DEESE: PhiT -Choir 1, 2, 4; Class Re¬ porter 2; Class President 3; Christmas Play 3; Student Council 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Most Talented 4; Art Editor of THE PARROT 4. CARL DRYE: Drye Bone — Football 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Sports Editor of THE PARROT 4. KENNETH ROBERT ELLER: Ken -Bible Club 3; Latin Club 3, 4; President 4; Bus Driver 4. GEORGE M. FAGGART: Faggie . PATSY ANN FAGGART: Pafsy -FHA 1, 2; Class Sec¬ retary 1, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3; Bas¬ ketball 3; Beta Club 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Commer¬ cial Club 3, 4; Most Original 4; Giftorian 4. NANCY CAROL FISHER: Nancy Carol -C hoir 1-4; Stu¬ dent Council 1-4; Beta Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Bible Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; FHA 1, 2; Sec¬ retary 2; Cheerleader 4; Monogram Club 4; Home¬ coming Maid of Honor 4; Miss Merry Christmas 4; Class Treasurer 2; Secretary-Treasurer of Choir 3; News¬ paper Staff 3; Library Staff 3; Office Staff 4; Most Tal¬ ented 4; Associate Editor of THE PARROT. RICHARD FLUCK: Richard - FFA 1-4; Reporter 3 ; Bible Club 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; President 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4; Business Manager of THE PARROT. S. KERN FREEZE: Kern -Choir 1, 2, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; President 4; Christmas Play 3; Canteen 3, 4. LOIS ANNETTE FREEZE: Lois- FHA 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Christmas Play 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Beta Club 4; Bible Club 4; Choir 4. PEGGY JOYCE FREEZE: Peggy -FHA 1; Dramatics Club 3; Basketball 3; Christmas Play 3; Choir 3, 4. BETTY JO GOODNIGHT: Jo -FHA 1, 2 ; Class Vice President 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Christ¬ mas Play 3; Student Council 4; Office Staff 4; Home- coming Queen 4; Best Looking 4. JULIA ANN HARRIS: Boots e -Bible Club 3,4; FHA 1,2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Newspaper Staff 4. ARNOLD LAWSON HEILIG: Arn e -Latin Club 3, 4; Canteen 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4. NAOMI HOLCOMBE: Naomi -FHA 1, 2; Bible Club 3; Choir 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 4. JERRY WAYNE HOOKS: Wayne. MITCHELL FRANK HOUCK, JR.: Mohawk ' -Football 1, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 4. JOYCE ANNE HUTCHINSON: Joy -Bible Club 2; FHA 2 . SPENCER SHERRELL JORDAN, JR.- Speedo Basketball Manager 1; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Library Staff 2; Bible Club 2; Christmas Play 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. MARY L. KARRIKER: Mary —FHA 1, 2; Choir 2; Library Staff 2; Dramatics Club 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; News¬ paper Art Editor 3, 4; Student Council 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Band Flag Bearer 4; Class Historian 4. GLADYS RUBY KIRKMAN: G adys -Library Club 1; FHA 1, 2; Lunchroom Staff 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. HERMAN EUGENE KLUTTZ: Pete -Football 1-4; Mon¬ ogram Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3; Christmas Play 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4; Best Dressed 4. DORIS LUCILE LEAZER: Naf -Choir 3, 4; Bible Club 3; FHA 1; Commercial Club 3, 4. SHIRLEY JEAN LIPE: Sh r ey -FHA 1, 2; Bible Club 3; Choir 3, 4. CAROLYN HOPE LUTHER: B -FHA 1, 2, 4; Bible Club 4. LARRY GENE LUTHER: Larry -Football 2; Baseball 2; Student Council 1: NORMAN A. McCORKLE: Natus —FFA 1, 2; Bible Club 3, 4; Choir 3, 4. JOHNNY MELCHOR: Johnny -Beta Club 46-47; Dra¬ matics Club 45-46. ALICE ROSE MISHAK: A —FFA 1, 2, 4 ; Choir 2; Bible Club 2, 3; Most Talkative 4. JANICE LORAINE MITCHELL: Jan -Boyden High 1, 2; FHA 1, 2; Y-Teens 1, 2; GAA 1, 2. CAROLYN ANN MOOSE: Caro yn -FHA l-4 ; Presi¬ dent 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Clu 3, 4; Christmas Play 3; Canteen 1-4; Commercial Club 4; Lunchroom Staff 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4. JULIUS WAYNE MORGAN: Wayne -FFA 1, 2 ; Basket¬ ball 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3; Christmas Play 3; Bible Club 4; Bus Driver 4. LARRY REID MORGAN: Hammer ' -Christmas Play 3. ARBON WAYNE OVERCASH: Whitey -FFA 1-4; Secre¬ tary 3; President 4; Federation Secretary; Beta Club 3, 4; Vice President 4; Bus Driver 4; Class President 4; Student Council 3; Best All Round 4. GLENN WAYNE PATTERSON: Pat —FFA 1-4; Treasurer 3; Federation President 3; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Student Council President 4; Dramatics Club 4; Most Dependable 4. J. C. PINION: Taker —Christmas Play 3; Bible Club 4. HARRY LEE PROPST: Harry Lee —FFA 1; Canteen 3; Student Council 1; Bible Club 3, 4; Reporter 4; Class Vice President 4. ROY PROPST: Yank —Niagara Falls High School 1; Track 1; Football 1-4; Baseball 2; Monogram Club 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Class Secretary 3. JOHN ROBERT RAYMER: John Robert -Football 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; FFA 1-4. JERRY RITCHIE: Jerry —Basketball Manager 1; Baseball Manager 1; Football Manager 2; Monogram Club 1-4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Christmas Play 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4; Business Manager 4; Bas¬ ketball 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Canteen 2, 3, 4; MARY RUTH RUMPLE: Mary -Cleveland High School 1, 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1, 3; French Club 2. PATSY JEAN SAFRIT: Pat —FHA 1; Girls ' Basketball Manager 2, 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Christmas Play 3; Canteen 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Library Club 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Re¬ porter 4; Advertising Manager of THE PARROT 4. JIMMY SEAMON: Jimmy —Canteen 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Christmas Play 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4. CORNELIA ELAINE SHAW: Corkey -Band 1-4; Sec¬ retary 3; FHA 1; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Christmas Play 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Student Council Secretary 4; Canteen 1, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Marshal 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Basketball 2-4; Co-Captain 4; Most Athletic 4; Girls ' State 3. FRANCES MARLENE SHIVE: Mo e -FHA 1, 2; Histor¬ ian 2; Bible Club 1-4; Treasurer 3; Pianist 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Vice President 3; Edi- tor-in-Chief of The Trident 4; Typing Award 3; Choir 1-4; Pianist 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Monogram Club 4; Student Council 1-3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Christmas Play 3; Office Staff 4; Canteen 1-4; Most Dependable 4. SYLVIA CASTOR SHUE: Sy v a -Student Council 1; FHA 1, 2, 3; Choir 1; Homecoming Attendant 2; Latin Club 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Com¬ mercial Club 3, 4; Assistant Editor of The Trident 4; Dramatics Club 3; Office Staff 3; Best All Round 4. CURTIS SIDES: Curtis —Choir 1-4; Bur Driver 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; Bible Club 3, 4; Vice President 4. ANN SLOAN: Ann —FHA 1, 2; Choir 2; Bible Club 3, 4; Library Club Treasurer 4; Dramatics Club 4. HARRY SMITH: Harry -FFA 1, 2; Bible Club 3, 4; President 4; Beta Club 4; Student Council 4; Basketball 4; Commercial Club 4. WILMA RAE SMITH: W ma -FHA 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3; Bible Club 3, 4; Choir 3, 4. RICHARD EUGENE SNIDER: R chard ' -Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Best Looking 4. BARBARA ANN SPECK: Speck -FHA 1, 2, 3; Bible Club 4. LARRY SWINK: Larry — Dramatics Club 3, 4; Christmas Play 3. AVICE TATE: Tater —Student Council 1, 2; Halloween Queen 1; FHA 1-4; Bible Club 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 2-4; Secretary- Treasurer 3, 4; Cheerleader 1-3; Co-Chief 2; Basketball 3; Class Treasurer 3; Homecoming Court 3; Christmas Play 3; Choir 1-3; Commercial Club 4; Home Economics Award 2; Annual Staff, Lawyer, 4; Canteen 3; Scholar¬ ship 1-3. GWENDOLYN JANET THOMASON: Net —FHA 1; Bible Club 2. PERRY UPRIGHT: Perry -FFA 1-4; Sentinel 3; Bible Club 3, 4; Bus Driver 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4. PATRICIA ANNE WADDELL: Pafsy -FHA 1 ; Drum Majorette 2; Bible Club 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3. SYLVIA FAYE WAGONER: S T y -FHA 1, 2, 4; Dra¬ matics Club 3. LARRY WATSON: Larry YOLANDE MARLENE WATSON: Marlene -FHA 1, 2; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Choir 2, 3; Beta Club 4; Cheerleader 4; Monogram Club 4; Student Council 3; Office Staff 4. ANNE ADELAIDE WHICKER: Anne -Class Presid ent 1; Student Council Treasurer 2; FHA 1, 2, 3; Vice Presi¬ dent 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Band 1-4; Fall Fes¬ tival Queen 2; May Queen 3; Chief Marshal 3; Dra¬ matics Club 3, 4; Christmas Play 3; Library Staff 3; Canteen 2, 3, 4; Editor-in-Chief of THE PARROT 4; Most Popular 4; Representative to Girls ' State 3. SYCELIA G. KESLER: Cel e -FHA 1, 2; Secretary 2; Choir 4. JANE ELLEN WILHELM: Jane -Choir 1, FHA 1-3; Li¬ brary Staff 3; Dramatics Club 3; Christmas Play 3; Beta Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Newspaper Staff, Art Editor, 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Class“Prophet 4; Most Studious 4; Assistant Art Editor of THE PARROT 4; Marshal 3. SHIRLEENE WOODIE: Red —FHA 1, 2; Drivers ' Educa¬ tion 3; Store 3, 4. RANN YOST: Rann —FFA 1-4; Bus Driver 1; Baseball 1 . BILL WALKER: Bill — Football 1-4; Basketball 1; Latin Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; President 3, 4; Stu¬ dent Council 1; Class Vice President 3; Class Treasurer 4; Bible Club 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Bus Driver 4. CLASS HISTORY The four years of our high school education passed quicker than we could scarcely believe imaginable. We began our Freshman year in 1952 as a group of bewildered, somewhat confused pupils. We had a very large class of one hundred and nine, since the pupils from Patterson and Rowan Mills joined us. We elected our officers for that year with Anne Whicker as president. After several days of getting into the wrong classes we finally knew what each bell meant and could change classes as efficiently as the others. During our Sophomore year we felt a little more a part of our school. We had ninety-four students to enroll and had a successful year with Ray Burleyson as president of the class. Juniors! next to our senior year this was the greatest. We lost a few pupils, but we still had eighty-six to come back. We elected Phillip Deese as head of the class. We sold magazines, participated in the Halloween Carnival, and received our class rings all with the same eagerness. Also that year we sponsored a very suc¬ cessful Junior-Senior banquet at the Concord Hotel. The food was of the best quality. 1955-56. Our last school days. We still had a large class of seventy-nine. We chose Wayne Overcash to serve as our president. A large number took the trip to Washington, D. C. to see some of the historic scenery The days slipped by quickly and soon we were marching across the stage to get our hard-earned DIPLOMAS with this thought in mind Not Finished Just Begun. MARY KARRIKER Class Historian PROPHECY It is now 1966. The special feature of this year is the new Cinerama TV with high fidelity sound. This new type of television was perfected by the Alexander Graham Bell, Glenn. Television has become so big that practically everyone has become connected with it in one way or another. Just yesterday I purchased one at the Carter Eller TV Shoppe, owned and operated by Wayne and Kenneth respectively, and I enjoyed many surprises on it last night. One of the programs I looked at was Beat the Clock with its new master of ceremonies, Wayne Overcash, and that wonderful, new Roxanne, Naomi Holcombe. I was pleasantly shocked to see that the first contestant was Julia Ann Harris, who was vacationing in New York after the strain of the opening of her new hotel in Florida. She was accompanied by her chef and well known connoisseur of fine foods, Larry Swink. Before Beat the Clock came on, however, I looked at Superwoman starring that fabulous Patsy Faggart and The Lone Stranger featuring George Faggart as the masked rider and Rann Yost as his Indian friend, Tonto. At eight o ' clock, my next door neighbor, Ann Sloan, came over and joined me in watching the Perry Como Show. She is now the head librarian at Woman ' s College, the University of North Carolina. We both enjoyed the Birth of the Blues number on the show done by interpretative modern dance trio, Carolyn Moose, Bill Walker, and Wilma Smith. Next appeared that well known trio, Nancy Fisher, Sue Deal, and Marlene Shive, singing their latest hit record of Lonesome Polecat. Janet Arant, Perry ' s secretary, had to remind him to present a check of $10,000 to a North Carolina housewife, Janice Mitchell, for her prize winning Pillsbury recipe. Next Perry introduced that unique comedian, Arnold Heilig. Eleven o ' clock rolled around and Ann left after we had listened to the news. Several of our classmates happened to have been among the newsmakers. The biggest news was the launching of the first satellite in outer space. The newscaster presented a filmed interview with the satellite ' s creaters, Harry Smith and Joyce Hutchinson. Also in the news was a physician and his nurse, J. C. Pinion and Doris Leazer, who after long research had found a cure for lung cancer. News from the social world consisted of the society marriage of Peggy Freeze to a Woolworth heir. Among the many people present at the wedding I noticed Peggy ' s private secretary, Sarah Carriker. The surprised elope¬ ment of the Yankee baseball star, Richard Snider, with a blonde bombshell named Marilyn rocked the nation. At the close of the news program, CBS reporter Shirlene Woodie i.uerviewed the renowned psychiatrist, Anne Whicker, as she disembarked from the Queen Mary The advent of her latest book, The Human Mind and Its Abnormalities, caused a major controversy in scientific circles both here and abroad. I saw Anne to the door after the news went off and came back into the living room to find that $64,000 Question had now switched to Saturday night. Jerry Ritchie, the new Hal March of television, emceed the show. The first contest¬ ant was Kern Freeze, a North Carolina banker, who chose The Biggest Thefts in the History of the United States as his category. The next contestant for this week was Gladys Kirkman, a housewife, who had chosen cooking as her category. She was accompanied by that authority on the culinary art, Mary Ruth Rumple, author of the best-selling Southern Fried Chicken. Everyone was thrilled at Gladys ' s decision to go for the $64,000. She answered her questions correctly. Even the commercial on this program was interesting. It was done by Elvira Anthony, head of the Conover School of Models. Sunday morning arrived, and I went to church and heard an inspiring sermon by Phillip Deese, pastor of St. John ' s Lutheran Church. I also met my former classmate, Patsy Safrit, who is the Parish worker there. At four o ' clock Sunday afternoon, I watched Dave Garroway on Wide, Wide, World. The first place visited was New Orleans, where we heard Jordan ' s Jazz Band. Sherrill Jordan introduced the members of his band. Among them were Roy Propst, playing the trumpet, and Bobby Cottingham, playing the trombone. They really set the place afire. Two Policemen Frankie Reece and John Robert Raymer, had to break up a riot caused by a humber done by Barbara Carter, the torch singer with the band. The next place visited by Wide, Wide World was the Sahara Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, which was owned and operated by Frank Houck. The hostess, SyCelia Garver Kesler, sheathed in gold lame, introduced that big Texas oilman, Perry Upright and Curtis Sides, who is now singing at the hotel. With Curtis was his press agent, Jimmy Seamon. Marlene Watson and Faye Wagoner, two cigarette girls at the Sahara Sands, also appeared on the program. After Wide, Wide World, went off, Meet the Press came on. Two of my classmates appeared on this program. Larry Luther, who is representative from the ninth district of North Carolina, and Glenn Patterson, who is Secretary of Agriculture. The next program in sight was the Ed Sullivan Show opening with an acro¬ batic act which had just completed a tour of Europe. Called The Fly Foursome, the act included Betty Brooks, Wayne Hooks, Shirley Lipe, and Larry Watson. This was followed by a medley of songs of ' 56 played on the piano by Avice Tate, who had iust completed an appearance at Carnegie Hall. I certainly did have a laugh when the comedy team, Mishak and Bame, appeared. Alice and Johnny are masters at repartee and wit. Harry Lee Propst explained every detail of the new jet-propelled Mercury during the commercial. Among those Mr. Sullivan in¬ troduced from the audience were Cornelia Shaw, the United States swimming entry in the Olympics, Carl Drye, head coach at Notre Dame, and Johnny Melchor, a United States Army General. Following the Ed Sullivan Show was one of the better dramatic programs, the General Electric Theatre. This particular program happened to be based on a novel by Barbara Speck, and starred Phyllis Arthurs, one of Broadway ' s leading ladies, and Ray Burleyson, Hollywood ' s latest heart-throb. At the close of the program, I was especially interested in the following credits: Larry Morgan, direc¬ tor, Norman McCorkle, producer, and Sylvia Shue, dress designer. The next program on was What ' s My Line? ' Appearing on the panel were Broadway columnist Patsy Waddell and book publisher Richard Fluck. I was sur¬ prised to see them and all three of the contestants. The first contestant was Janet Thomason, a missionary just returned from her work in Africa. The second contestant was Mary Karriker, an artist for Cosmopolitan magazine. The model appearing on this month ' s cover was Carolyn Scercy. The special guest was Lois Freeze, Hollywood ' s foremost actress in New York for the world premier of her latest movie. Monday morning I looked at Today off and on while getting ready for work Betty Jo Goodnight, a former Miss America, has replaced Lee Ann Merri- weather on the program, and Yvonne Bagwell has become the new trainer and owner of J. Fred Muggs. Just after the sportscaster, Wayne Morgan inter¬ viewed that famous golfer, Pete Kluttz, I turned off the television and went to work, thrilled at being able to renew my acquaintance with all of my former classmates through a medium so convenient and so pleasant as Cinerama TV. JANE WILHELM, Prophetess LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the senior class of nineteen hundred and fifty-six, of the China Grove High School, having met all qualifications required of us as a group and as individuals and presuming the uncertainty of this scholastic life, do hereby bequeath our last small articles and amazing abilities, and pub¬ lish them, declaring this to be our Last Will and Testament. To our district principal, Mr. Carson, we leave our sincere affection and heartfelt gratitude, for the deep interest he has shown in each individual student of our class. To Mr. Price, our principal, counsellor, leader, and friend, we leave our deep gratitude for his sympathetic understanding and for the wonder¬ ful example he set for us. To Mrs. Viola Odell, Mrs. Gene Smith, and Miss Margaret Roseman, our senior sponsors, we leave our thanks for their understanding, their kind words and their helpfulness which they have given us at all times. To our faculty, who made the learning process a pleasure for us, we express our heartfelt thanks for the patience, understanding, and homework which they so willingly gave. We hope that some¬ day we may repay them with the knowledge of our success. To the coaches of our teams we should like to pay tribute for the long hours devoted to us— hours in whch they taught lessons in teamwork no textbook could ever impart. To the Junior Class, our next of kin, we leave our cherished seats down front in the auditorium, our inch-long pencil stubs, our birds ' eye view in chapel, and the wonderful feeling of being a Senior. To individuals from members of the class of 56: Barbara Speck bequeaths her English book to her brother Harold with the hope that he will be able to improve his grades with the notes written therein. Pat Safrit leaves her ability to catch atoms and combine elements in Mr. Parker ' s chemistry class to Kay Wallace who may need a little help. Johnny Melchor leaves his sincere dislike for pop-quizzes and homework to Johnny Shinn. Anne Whicker and Cornelia Shaw leave their ability to have a good time no matter how much homework they have to Melba Beaver and Nancy Patterson. Phyllis Arthurs bestows her high-stepping let¬ ter-girl ability on Norma Fleming in hopes that she may find her magical boots a perfect fit. Wayne Morgan and Kenneth Eller leave their buses to anyone who can quieten the students and manage a bus at the same time. Janice Mitchell wills her ability to make better grades in her subjects (if she would study) to her brother Dale. Alice Rose Mishak, our Most Talkative superla¬ tive, leaves her gift of gab to Carolyn Beck. Sylvia Shue leaves her love for red hair with the formula for keeping it shiny at all times to Marcine Moore. Norman McCorkle wills his bashfulness around girls to Donald Heglar. Norman doesn ' t think he will need it after graduation. Betty Brooks wills her winning smile and ability to make friends to Jackie Wallace, who is pro¬ gressing rapidly. Sarah Ann Karriker and Joyce Hutchinson leave their quiet ways to the teachers next year so that they may distribute them among the noisiest students in the study halls. Bobby Cottingham leaves his fan club with its great number of enthusiastic participants to Carl Haire. Wayne Overcash wills his sunny disposition to anyone who can stay in the sun. Sherrell Jordan leaves his drums and his ability to make them sing to Teddy Johnson. Wayne Carter leaves his textbooks to anyone who is unlucky enough to have to use them. Carolyn Luther Scercy and Barbara Carter will their ability to stay up all night and come to school the next day without getting sleepy to Diane Hendrickson and Faye Nesbit. J. C. Pinion leaves his ability to go to Albe¬ marle and not come home single to Gerald Gar¬ mon. Harry Lee Propst leaves his barbells and Charles Atlas books to Steve Morrison, hoping that Steve will use them as much as he has. Glenn Patterson, our dependable Student Council President, leaves this office to anyone being capable and willing to do all the work required for it. Carolyn Moose leaves a deep regret that she won ' t be back next year. Pete Klottz leaves the inspiration he received from winning football games to next year ' s first string in hopes that the wins and losses will at least balance. Naomi Holcombe and Marlene Watson leave their seats in Mr. Linder ' s sixth period study hall to Judy and Shirley Walker, in hopes that they can stay in there without talking. Jerry Ritchie leaves his job of running the mimeograph machine to anyone who wants to be called out of class. George Faggart leaves his authority to come in late and get by with it to the only one who can do it, Donald L. Dennis. Johnny Bame leaves his ways of getting along with the women to Gary Beaver. Glenn Bell leaves his position as sports wri¬ ter to anyone who has the desire to undertake it. Janet Thomason wills her ability to study at the last minute and get away with it to her sister Audrey. Frank Houck, whose athletic ability no one de¬ nies, leaves his talent to Sonny Lippard. Elvira Anthony wills her alarm clock to Bobbie Jean Anthony in hopes that she will be able to get to school on time more often next year than Elvira did this year. Marlene Shive leaves her position as Editor- in-Chief of the Trident to Sybil Jordan. Sue Deal leaves her ability to go steady and keep school work up at the same time to Phyllis Wilhoit, in hopes that she can do a better job of it. Julia Harris wills her ability to finish school to her big brother, Weasel. Ann Sloan leaves her position in the library to anyone who likes it as much as she did. Arnold Heilig leaves his careful driving, es¬ pecially at school, to Bobby Barringer. Cary Drye leaves his outstanding ability to play all three major sports and keep up his grades to anyone who thinks he can take it and make it. Shirley Lipe wills her ability to get aquainted and make friends quickly to newcomers next year. Yvonne Bagwell leaves her economy size bot¬ tle of peroxide to Eugene Haire, so that he may change his rose colored locks to gold. Sycelia Kesler would leave her charm and beauty, but she thinks she may need it in the future. Wilma Smith wills her shotgun and three boxes of shells to Jeannie Walton so she can scare the wolves away. Patsy Waddell and Faye Wagoner leave their plan of having last minute parties to Norma Flem¬ ing and Sue Hart. Larry Swink would like to leave these last few words to Butch Faggart: Courtesy, Hard Work and Folly. Harry Smith bequeaths his art of making beau¬ tiful sentences and inspiring phrases to John Ricks. Befty Jo Goodnight and Richard Snider, our superlatives, pass on their good looks to the need¬ iest in the Junior Class. Lois and Peggy Freez leave their ability to get along with Donald Heilig to Gail Gabriel. John Robert Raymer wills his seat in English to Gene Albert Stirewalt. Roy Propst leaves his ability to get by with as little work as possible to Steve Smith. Larry Luther leaves his ability to be late but get to school every morning after working the night before to Clinton Abernathy. Mary Karriker leaves her position in the band to Connie Ray, in hopes that she will continue to carry our colors to victory just as they did this year. Jane Wilhelm, our poetical lass, leaves her knack to the Junior Class. Richard Fluck bequeaths his astounding in¬ telligence to Max Bostian. Janet Arant leaves her secretarial job for the Bible Club to her sister Gail. Patsy Faggart and Nancy Carol Fisher leave ■their talent of friendliness and good nature to the entire student body, that they may profit by their example. Larry Watson and Frankie Reece leave their abilities to work and go to school to all the boys who are brave enough to try it. Bill Walker leaves his art of getting out of class at all periods to anyone who can talk Mr. Price into letting him do so. Phillip Deese, the big boy with the little brush leaves his artistic talents to anyone who can take one dull pencil and one sheet of paper and turn it into a beautiful picture. Shirleene Woodie leaves her ability to sleep in class and wake up just before the bell to those who work every day aft er school. Curtis Sides wills his bus, No. 123, and all the children, some of whom are very naughty, to Don¬ ald Petrea. Mary Ruth Rumple wills her ability to get in trouble in her study halls to Louise Overcash. Gladys Kirkman wills her pleasant attitude and friendliness to Regina Huntley, who is catching on fast. Kern Freez leaves his joke books and anecdotes to Donald Heilig, in hopes that he will get more laughs than Kern did. Reid Morgan leaves his popular crew-cut to Frank Deal. Doris Leazer leaves some of her pep to Jo Ann Overcash, just in case she ever needs any. Ray Burleyson leaves his soothing bass voice, which seems to snow all girls, to Benny Warner. Jimmy Seamon leaves his constant chatter to Wayne Bernhardt. Rann Yost leaves his ability to win enemies and influence friends to all of those who may have use for it in the future. Wayne Hooks leaves his happiness in high school marriage to Buddy McClure. Perry Upright leaves his love for stage work to anyone who can get the lighting effects just right. I, Avice Tate, leave my position as lawyer to the most capable boy or girl in the Junior Class. AVICE TATE Lawyer Most Likely To Succeed CAROLYN MOOSE RICHARD FLUCK Most Talented NANCY FISHER PHILLIP DEESE :■ .. ■ Best All Around SYLVIA SHUE WAYNE OVERCASH Most Popular ANNE WHICKER RAY BURLEYSON Most Original PATSY FAGGART LARRY MORGAN Most Friendly BARBARA CARTER BOBBY COTTINGHAM V Sv 4 Vi 1 i y sjjj ■ ft if ftjKv Left to right: EUGENE HAIRE, Vice President CAROL CORRHEIR, Treasurer ANN YOST, Secretary JOHN SHINN, President Clinton Abernathy Norman Albright Sue Allman Bobby Barringer Tony Basinger Carl Beaver Gary Beaver Melba Beaver Peggy Beaver Wayne Beaver Sammy Bebber Wayne Bernhardt June Blackwelder Jimmy Boger Arlene Bost Joy Bost Max Bostian Carol Bradshaw Karolyn Butts Lloyd Casper Sidney Collins Carol Corriher Jerry Cottingham Leonard Cress Anne Davis Wayne Davis Frank Deal Donald Dennis Patsy Eagle Darrell Earnhardt Charlie Faggart Norma Fleming Gail Gabriel Russell Gillespie Donald Goodnight Eugene Haire Louise Hampton Benny Harris Sue Hart Donald Heglar Donald Heilig Barbara Hinson Melba Hodge Irene Honbarger Louise Houston Bernice Hudspeth Carl Ingram Hazel Jacobs Norman Jordan Sybil Jordan Claudine Kiker Charles Kimball Rebecca Kimball Jimmy Lazenby Sonny Lippard Bennie Lowden Buddy McClure Carol Menius Betty Morris Steve Morrison Terry Mor rison Madeline Norton Gene O ' Kelley Harold Overcash Nancy Patterson Donald Petrea Barbara Price Betty Propst Vernon Quantz Jerry Rape Connie Ray John Ricks Franklin Rowell John Shinn Steve Shuping Carol Sue Smith Roy Smith Steve Smith Norvel Sprinkle Farrell Stirewalt Ralph Swinson Larry Thompson Steve Torrence Clarence Trexler Troy Trexler Leilani Upright Judy Walker Shirley Walker Mary Ann Walker Jackie Wallace Mary Walters Benny Warner Jeannie Walton Frank Weant Gary Wilhelm Sarah Wilhelm Arlene Wise Maxine Wise Anne Yost - Carl Haire Lynda Ketner Doris Shoe Walter Sutton Ned Wilson SOME SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Johnny Sloan, Treasurer Patricia Haire, Vice President Judy Fisher, Secretary Cecil Irvin, President Sidney Albright Barbara Jean Anthony Earl Atwell Paul Bare Paul Basinger Wade Beaver David Brady Troy Buchanan Pete Burleyson Ovella Carlton Lonnie Carter Louise Carter Juanita Cartner Jimmy Childers Lydia Crisp Grant Davis Ann Davis Steve Daves Lane Davis Brenda Dillard James Drye Donald Eagle Jerry Eller Bobby Fain Jeanette Fisher Judy Fisher Oscar Foster Edward Franks Betty Jean Freeze Vance Goodman Vienna Goodman Phyllis Goodnight Patricia Haire Carolyn Flampton Donald Hartsell Nolan Heilig Diane Henrickson Carol Holms Irene Honbarger Sylvia Hooks Regina Huntley Cecil Irvin Tamara Isenhour Phyllis James Kathryn Jennings Elaine Kimmer Lorene Lackey Jean Leazer Donald Lentz Myrtle Lentz Lynda Lipe Gene McCorkle Alice Miller Wayne Miller Blayne Morgan Harvey Morgan Tamara Morgan Donald Morrison Terry Morrison Faye Nesbit Joan Overcash Johnny Overcash Louise Overcash Claude Paris Roy Pinkston Mike Propst Ned Rape Mary Ellen Ritchie Peggy Ritchie George Rowell Joyce Rumple Sam Safrit Steve Sea bock Sonja Sechler James Ray Shinn Johnny Sloan Donald Sloop Martha Smith James Solomon Harold Speck Frances Stiller Ruth Swanner Ronald Taylor Larry Thomas Kenneth Vanderford David Walker Kay Wallace Benny Warner Claudette Weaver Dolyn Webb Donald Webb Linda Wilhelm Phyllis Wilhoit Wayne Wilson r ’ - 1 1 1 4 l. v? n: Loretta Deal, President Don Yost, Vice President Ganelda Morgan, Secretary Vicki Lisk, Treasurer David Abernathy Sammy Allman Johnny Anderson Paul Anthony Gail Arant Ronnie Ashburn Teddy Ballard Clara Basinger Gail Beaver Patsy Beaver Peggy Beaver Roger Beaver Wanda Beaver Gary Bell Bobby Berrier Shirley Burris Regina Butts Hilda Carriker Lois Childers Leon Cloninger Meredith Coble Brenda Cress Gary Cress Loretta Deal Nancy Deal Sharon Dial Charles Dunn Edwin Dupree Brenda Elrod Kathrine Erwin Nadine Eudy Wanda Evans Donald Evers Patricia Faggart Mike Fink Judy Gainer Gerald Garmon John Gillis Eugene Glenn Ann Harris Nina Hartsell Jewel Helms Jane Hill Faye Hinson Barbara Hodge Elaine Hooks Barry Hudson Lois Hudson Wayne Irvin Samuel Jackson Teddy Johnston Richard Jones Ruby Josey Leslie Kesler Jeffrey Ketner Patsy Kimball Jimmy Kincaid Betty Kirkman Roy Land Nancy Lipe Vickie Lisk Kathleen Mecimore Tony Mills Dale Mitchell Ganelda Morgan Henry Morgan Harvey Musselwhite Alfred Nance Robert Nesbit Helen Nicholson Howard Null Tom Null Jarline O ' Neal Claudene Overcash Thelma Patterson Tommy Porter Shaaron Price Wayne Propst Jimmie Ritchie Peggy Ritchie Carolyn Seabolt Dickie Shaw Mary Ruth Shue Donald Smith Doris Smith Hazel Smith Roger Smith Tommy Smith Phyllis Speight Venay Sprinkle Gene Stirewalt Martha Taylor Brenda Thomas Audrey Thomason Ann Thompson Becky Thompson Pat Thrift Patsy Torrence Howard Upright Jerry Upright Earl Wagoner, Jr. James Waldroup Tamara Walker Peggy Wallace Jo Ann Waller Ruth Weant Joyce Webb Steve Whicker Neil C. Williams Lorraine Williamson Leon Wilson Don Yost HOMECOMING COURT Betty Jo Goodnight, Queen Nancy Carodl Fisher, Maid of Honor Phyllis Arthurs, SENIOR Attendant Sue Hart, Junior Attendant Faye Nesbit, Sophomore Attendant Patsy Torrence, Freshman Attendant BETTY JO GOODNIGHT Homecoming Queen Crowning of Queen CHEERLEADERS BAND STUDENT COUNCIL BIBLE CLUB LATIN CLUB ' mi ?■. ■ Fy 5 1 W 1 X 7 i polf | ; 7 ' M « ▼ ■ • , jSBl 1 i %! lr c LIBRARY CLUB NEWSPAPER STAFF HOME ECONOMICS CLUB CHOIR FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA JMMK 0k ' y m m BETA CLUB BUS DRIVERS DRAMATICS CLUB MONOGRAM CLUB CARL DRYE r=r . . e (_3 pT8 i ns JOHN SHINN BUDDY AAcCLURE FRANK HOUCK JOHN SHINN ROY PROPST PETE BURLEYSON CAROL HOLMES SONNY LIPPARD 1 I 1 DONALD HARTSELL SAMMY SAFRIT DONALD GOODNIGHT JOHNNY OVERCASH 1 I — 1 - | CAROL CORRIHER CAROLYN BUTTS JUNE BLACKWELDER MYRTLE LENTZ SYBIL JORDAN NANCY PATTERSON CORNELIA SHAW SUE HART LYNDA LIPE MELBA BEAVER DAVID ABERNATHY JERRY RITCHIE GARY BEAVER EUGENE HAIRE RICHARD SNIDER MR. LINDER GENE O ' KELLY GLEEN PATTERSON JOHN SHINN JOHNNY OVERCASH 1 fvjy ff | v V fj v A. J ? i jams 4 frn fk i u T r  ' ■ i V T | c BHr ’Sjjyt ‘- V;. J ll ■ a Af A t k- ; y« T .. r Compliments of C. E. SLOOP MARKET Aunt Mae ' s Kitchen SOUTH CHINA GROVE NORTH CAROLINA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1956 ROWAN COTTON MILLS COMPANY Salisbury, North Carolina WALKER-MENDENHALL MOTOR COMPANY Sales and Service FLEMING ' S GROCERY Groceries— Meats AGENT FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INC. CO. SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA China Grove, North Carolina Compliments of THE YOUNG MEN ' S ARNOLD ' S SHOP Your Guide FINEST IN MEN ' S APPAREL Our Best Ads Aren ' t Written, They ' re Worn 123 N. Main to Better Fashions CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA 108 S. Main Street SALISBURY FRANCES ' GRILL CHINA GROVE DEPT. STORE GOOD THINGS TO EAT Highway 29 Salisbury Merchandise for the Entire Family PETE T. NASSER PHONE 109 China Grove, North Carolina JIMMIE BLACKWELDER ' S BAR-B-Q WILLE FORD ' S BEST ALWAYS 123 s - Main Phone 3002 1624 W. Innes St. Phone 7611 KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA SALISBURY, N.C. Compliments of PHIL ' S R. W. NORMAN CO. Home of Good Furniture FAMILY SHOE STORE 225- 227 North Main St. Salisbury, North Carolina SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA For Those Who Are Learning! For Those Who Are Earning! FASHION IS OUR BUSINESS GUYES Salisbury Compliments of 11 McCANLESS MOTOR COMPANY Sales and Service SALISBURY, N.C. INDEPENDENT WHOLESALE GROCERY COMPANY, INC. OFC Rowan Plaza Kann. 7111 Warehouse Rowan Plaza Kann. 4616 KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of CHINA GROVE FURNITURE COMPANY Your Frigidaire Dealer REFRIGERATORS RANGES WASHERS Complete Home Furnishings CANNON MILLS COMPANY Makers of Famous Cannon Towels and Sheets H. J. GREGORY MOTOR COMPANY 1 13 South Main Street If) POMTiAC... jS JEWELERS U annafiotii., czN. d. Telephone 2101 128 - 132 Chestnut Street TELEPHONE 25161 KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA WAGONER MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Sales — Service Chevrolet Used Cars Phone 80 CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA CHINA GROVE SERVICE Open Formula Feeds and Fertilizers Quality Seeds of Known Origin MISCELLANEOUS FARM SUPPLIES BABY CHICKS AND POULTRY SUPPLIES FENCING — POSTS — NAILS — PAINT GALVANIZED ROOFING UNICO FARM FREEZERS Complete Line of Hotpoint Appliances PHONE 51 CHINA GROVE CHINA GROVE ICE FUEL COMPANY Ice and Fuel Satisfaction Ice — Quality Coals — Shell Fuel Oil Shell Kerosene — Charcoal — Appliances Phone 95 CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of THE JEWEL SHOP, INC Telephone 444-— 151 I 10 South Main Street KANNAPOLIS NORTH CAROLINA DAIRY PRODUCTS PET DAIRY Salisbury, North Carolina GROVE SUPPLY COMPANY Wholesale — Building Supplies — Retail Hwy. No. 29 One Mile North CHINA GROVE NORTH CAROLINA F. C. JORDAN, JEWELER Hamilton, Elgin, Bulova, and Jewelry SILVER, CRYSTAL AND TYPEWRITERS EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING Phone I 12-R I 15 North Main CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA THE ROWAN COUNTY BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION Th is Building and Loan Association ' s business is mutual. Members save money together — they lend 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; the Association is Under State Supervision K. A. SHINN, President CARL J. BEAVER, Vice President C. C. GRAHAM, Secretary-Treasurer MRS. L. G. RANKIN, Asst. Secretary CLAUDE COLVARD, Bookkeeper DIRECTORS C. J. Beaver T. F. Bostian C. C. Graham J. L. Ritchie K. A. Shinn M. E. Whicker W. R. Yost Assets Over $2,000,000 CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA ROWAN DAIRY SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of SOUTHERN IMPLEMENT CO. GENERAL FARM EQUIPMENT CO. SALISBURY TRACTOR CO. SMITH-FOWLER EQUIPMENT CO. ROWAN EQUIPMENT CO. TREXLER TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT CO. RYBURN FARM EQUIPMENT CO. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1956 BELK-CLINE, INC. Ladies ' Ready-to-Wear—-Finest of Men ' s Apparel Shoes — Boys ' Wear — Complete Line of Piece Goods MODERATELY PRICED - China Grove, North Carolina PLESS LAUNDRY CLEANERS NOAH ' S FIVE AND TEN Laundering Shirts a Specialty Use Our Lay Away Plan Phone 10 CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of KANNAPOLIS BAKERY ROWAN PRINTING CO. Bakers of Golden Crust Bread and Tasty Cakes Phone 8136 — 7146 SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of SMITH ' S GROCERY Fresh Meats - — Gas and Oil Friendly and Courteous Service HIGHV AY 29 SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA PARNELL ' S CITY GARAGE MR. F. A. PARNELL —TELE. 72-J North Main Street CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA J M 44Se FLOWER r nHs mSBak 7 SALISBURY CAROLINA TOWEL CITY BLIND CO. Manufa cturers CUSTOM BUILT VENETIAN BLINDS CURTAINS TAILORED t)RAPES — TRAVERSE RODS REPAIR BLINDS 608 N. Cannon Blvd. Kannapolis North Carolina COX FLORIST FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS South Main Street Phone 166 YOUR DIAMOND HEADQUARTERS III II 1 w« s s 1 | I.HIeonarcJJr. CHINA GROVE NORTH CAROLINA Easy Payments Compliments of HEDRICK AUTO COMPANY, INC. Compliments of CHINA GROVE FABRIC SHOP Everything in Fabrics With Buttons to Match Cadillac CHINA GROVE NORTH CAROLINA 120 North Church St. SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA CABARRUS MOTOR SUPPLY CHILDRESS BROS. HOME FURNISHING CO. The Man Behind the Service Man DISTRIBUTORS Furniture — Quaker Heaters Westinghouse Appliances Rugs 202 - 204 Oak Street KANNAPOLIS NORTH CAROLINA 702 Cannon Blvd. KANNAPOLIS NORTH CAROLINA Best Wishes! GOWAN ' S SEWING MACHINE COMPANY BELK- HARRY CO. SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA Sales, Service and Repairs on All Makes REID P. GOWAN PHONE 490 North Main Street China Grove North Carolina THE SCOTTISH BANK COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE LOAN Checking Accounts — Savings Accounts SAFE-DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT AFTER HOUR DEPOSITORY SERVICE Better Banking Not a Slogan, It ' s Our Business Member FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION China Grove — Salisbury NORTH CAROLINA CHINA GROVE COTTON MILLS Manufacturers of FINE COMBED YARNS CHINA ©ROVE, NORTH CAROLINA JOHNSTON ' S BROWN DRUG COMPANY FURNITURE CO. Kannapolis, N.C. Your Dealer in Prescriptions and Sundries FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES Phone 4 DUO THERM CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA OIL HEATERS Complete Jewelry and Drapery Dept. EDDLEMAN ' S CYCLE MACHINE SHOP Authorized Service tor BRIGGS STRATTON, CLINTON, WISCONSIN, LAWSON, CONTINENTAL, REO, AND POWER PRODUCTS Air Cooled Engines and Specialists in Power Mowers Hwy. 29 — Phone 212-W CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA CHINA GROVE HARDWARE COMPANY Building Supplies — Appliances Paints — Sporting Goods Hot Air and Floor Furnaces Oil and Coal Heater Phone 5 CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA WEANT ' S TEXACO SERVICES B. F. Goodrich Tires and Batteries Home and Auto Supplies Phone 282 - 482 Highway 29 — North Main St. CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA GRANT MOTOR CO. KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of CHINA GROVE ROLLER MILL THE DAILY INDEPENDENT All Local and County News L. B. THOMAS 22 Color Comics Every Sunday FURNITURE COMPANY Full Leased Wires of Home of Fine Furniture United Press, International News Service Phone 111 United Press Telephotos Central Press CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA SUNSHINE LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS Linen Rental Service CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA rcusom J€LKL€R$ 104 South Main St., Salisbury, N.C. WHERE DISTINCTION PREVAILS HARDIMAN SON, INC. Furniture —Appliances 131 E. Innes St. SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA FIRESTONE HOME AUTO SUPPLIES MR. E. H. KIMBALL, Manager Phone 39-W China Grove North Carolina Compliments of NORMAN INGLE ' S JEWELRY SHOPPE SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of CHINA GROVE DRUG CO. Reliable Prescriptions Phone 123 CHINA GROVE NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of STILLER ' S SALVAGE Phone 5069 SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA HILBISH MOTOR CO. Kannapolis North Carolina RUSTIN ' S FURNITURE CO. Phone 1738 1 15 West Innes SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA RAPER ' S BROS. OHIO CHINA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL China — Pottery — Glass — Novelties Highway 29 SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of H. L. OVERCASH ' S GARAGE Phone 26-W CHINA GROVE NORTH CAROLINA Growing lip With Opportunity While you ' ve been growing up and getting educated, opportunity has been growing, too. All around you, in¬ dustry and business have multiplied. Electrification has increased farm yield, while cutting down on labor and risk. When you were sophomores, the Duke Power Company was beginning new plants to supply your power needs after graduation. Now ample, low-priced power increases your job opportunity, and Piedmont resources are ready for your energy and ideas. Good luck to you as you find your place in the Piedmont Carolinas. DUK POWER COMPANY Davis Tires Wizard Batteries and Auto Parts Western Flyer Bicycles Truetone Radio Sets Wizard Appliances WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Home Owned and Operated by E. W. BAKER Phone 242 CHINA GROVE, NORTH CAROLINA WRIGHT ' S GRILL I Mile North on Highway 29 GOOD FOOD China Grove North Carolina Compliments of BAILEY DRUG STORE Salisbury North Carolina LITHOGRAPHED BY YLOR PUBLISHING CO. DALLAS • TEXAS The Best Yearbooks are TAYLOR-MADE