John D Bassett High School - Timber Tints Yearbook (Bassett, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1937 volume:

FROM THE LIBRARY OF £ terd %,. 3tone, printer, of ' Roanoke, Virginia. ABUNDANT IN PUBLIC SERVICE, RICH IN HIS FRIENDSHIPS, ASSID- UOUS IN THE PRACTICE OF THE ART HE LOVED, HE DEVOTED HIS LEISURE TO ASSEMBLING ITS NOTABLE EXAMPLES. FULFILLING A PLAN INTERRUPTED BY HIS DEATH, THE ALUMNI BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS ACQUIRED FOR THE LIBRARY OF THE ‘Bntoersitg of Virginia THESE VOLUMES, WHICH EX- HIBIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRINTING ART, AND MIRROR THE PERSONALITY OF HIM WHO BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER Ex Libris 1937 THE TIMBER TINTS ' Y BASSETT HIGH SCECGL BASSETT, VIRGINIA GIFT j!jv 1 2 ’40 Virginians V j V • V 5 337705 ■vA Property of Tli© Library g Wa � .. ;a L- i • s Tc the Members ef the Bassett ■ maim Club: G RATITUDE for splendid service rendered is often found lacking. In fact, ingratitude is one of the world’s chiefest sins. One is prone never to forget something that he does for his fellow man, but the memory of the kindness that he receives from the hands of someone else often fades very quickly. We, the Senior Class of 1937, do not wish to be listed in that army of the ungrateful. May we acknowledge the splendid service and cooperation which the Bassett Kiwanis Club has rendered to our school, our community, and many of the neighboring com- munities, by dedicating this third edition of The Timber Tints to the members of this very excellent and worth while organization. DEDIC ITICN ' . E. Carl Hoover b. s. University of Richmond Principal Science Harvey Cooper b. s. California State Teachers College Assistant Principal Industrial Arts , History , Science Mildred Akers b. A . William and Mary English , French Clyde Ramsey b. s. Harrisonburg State Teachers College Home Economics , English Christian C. Merritt b. A. Washington and Lee History Dora Mitchell b. a., m. a. Winthrop College Liniversity of Virginia Mathematics Faith Flannagan b. s. Radford State Teachers College Librarian Christine Harris Blackstone College Harrisonburg State Teachers College Geography , History , Physiology , Reading , Spelling The Taculty I The Timber Tints Staff, 1937 Editor-in-Chief Thelma Brammer Associate Editor Paul Hollandsworth Business Manager Gray Jarrett Advertising Manager John Snead Assistant Advertising Manager Inez Craig Campaign Manager Evelyn Snead Assistant Campaign Manager Hazel Hundley Humor Editor Jimmie Craig Treasurer Robert Carter r u a j ■ f Miss Mitchell y Mr. Cooper THE STAEE Senior Class Sons This year, we will set apart Something to keep, down deep in your hearts, ' This year, tho it means many tears. Will he a token of our past memories. CHORUS To say good-bye is now our problem, For our high school days are o ' er. For we are leaving dear Ole Bassett High, The school that is so dear. We want to leave a real good name to all. To the Junior Class to come We hope that they will do the same good things, And think of where they ' re from. As we say adieu to the Junior Class, OJ the dear Ole Bassett High. We have worked these years to accomplish, Success for our future years , So it ' s time to tell you all good-by. Teachers, Juniors, friends and all. So beware of the hearts of the Junior Class, And io all of you good-by. Evelyn Snead Senior Class Deem Here, standing on the threshold. Thinking of the future and the past; We remember the rush as the bell tolled. And we scrambled roughly into class. We had our quarrels and our scraps, But soon all were forgotten and gone; We dislike to think of the sorrows and mishaps Of those who died, left or stayed on. Forgetting the sorrow, the joy and the past, Into the future in awe and reverence we gaze; Wondering what fate has in store for the mass As we look through the sun ' s bright rays. To our teachers who have been patient and kind. We wish to pay our respects; They have tried hard to train our minds, And now much of us they expect. To our parents our voices we raise. They were always sympathetic and true. To you we owe much praise! To you great honor is due 1 We stand at the turning of the ways. We shall do our very best In every walk our debts to pay To dear old B. II. S. Johnnie Ausburne SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS Gray Jarrett President Jimmie Craig Vice President Thelma Brammer Secretary Lorine Shropshire Treasurer Johnnie Ausburne Thelma Brammer Robert Carter Inez Craig Jimmie Craig Lorene Eggleston Joel Fine John Helms CLASS ROLL Paul Hollandsworth Hazel Hundley Gray Jarrett Frances Martin Elsie Metz Alton Purdy R. P. Scott, Jk. Celia Shanker Lorine Shropshire Evelyn Snead John Snead FIazel Stone Elmead Turner Odessa Turner Juanita Williams Wasena Wright l| JOHNNIE AUSBURNE Industrial Arts Club, ’37; Literary Society, ’37 Johnnie ' s artistic ability has been used to adorn everything from wall- paper to flypaper. . . Talks a lot about nothin ' . . . Keeps the Math class alive THELMA BRAMMER Dramatic Club, ’35, ’36; Program Chairman, ’35; Secretary, ’37, Home Eckers; President, Junior Class, ’36; Literary Society, ’36; President, Literary Society B,’37; Hikers Club. ’36; Associate Editor, Newspaper, ’36; Elditor-in-Chief, Newspaper, ’37; President, Beta Club, ’37; Secretary, Senior Class, ’37; Editor-in Chief, Annual, ’37; Valedictorian, ’37. Fond of eccentric hairdress. . . Queen of all she surveys in the book world. . . Straightforward, dependable young lady with a win- ning smile ROBERT CARTER Literary Society, ’35, ’37; Dramatic Club, ’35. ’36; Assistant Advertising Manager, Treasurer, Annual, ’37; Industrial Arts Club, ’37; President, Tall Story Club, ’36. Red Carter’s great delight . . . Knocking golf balls out of sight. Wherever he is found . . . A tall story circulates around. INEZ CRAIG Vice President, Freshman Class, ’34; Treasurer, Sophomore Class, ’35; Treasurer, Junior Class, ’36; Miss Bassett, ’34; Literary Society, ’35, ’36; President, General Literary Society, ’37; Home Eckers, ’35, ’36; Vice President, Pianist, Home Eckers, ’37; Dramatic Club, ’35, ’36; Advertising Manager, Annual, ’37. We shall never fully understand why Inez does not make business her career, although we recognize her efficiency in Home Eco- nomics. . . Probably plans to find her way to the heart of a V. P. I. student through his “stummick. JIMMIE CRAIG Baseball, ’34, ’35, ’36, ’3 7; Basket Ball, ’36, ’37; Vice President, Junior Class, ’36, Senior Class, ’37; Industrial Arts Club, ’37; Presi- dent, Literary Society A, ’37; Humor Editor, Newspaper, ’37, Annual, ’37. The curly-headed ladies ' 1 man. . . Yowsa! Also noted for spon- taneous remarks in Government class. . . Won ' t appear m public unless every curl is in its place LORENE EGGLESTON Dramatic Club, ’36; Literary Society, ’36, ’37; Hikers Club, ’36; Home Eckers, ’36, ’37. An ecstatic giggle floats down the hall, then a carefree squeal of laughter, and in breezes Lorene. . . Lorene is one of those “ specializers in dramatic art — she ' s the last word in acting JOEL FINE Industrial Arts Club, ’37; Literary Society, ’37; Baseball, ’36; Beta Club, ’37; Prophet of the Class of ’37. An excellent example of what ambition will do for one. . . A good fellow in the bargain. . . May be found working, or clowning in the class room HAZEL HUNDLEY Secretary-Treasurer of the Class, ’34; Vice President of the Class, ’35; Home Economics Club, ’35, ’36, ’37; Dramatic Club, ’35, ’36; Literary Society, ’37; Assistant Campaign Manager, Annual, ’37; “Miss Bassett,” ’37. An attractive brunette with a winning smile. . . Neat and inde- pendent. . . Enjoys tennis and dancing JOHN HELMS Literary Society, ’35, ’36, ’37; Dramatic Club, ’36; Baseball, ’34, ’ 35 ’36, ’37; Basket Ball, ’36; Basket Ball, Manager, ’37; Sports Editor, Newspaper, ’37; Industrial Arts Club. ’37; General Reporter, Literary Society, ’37. John is slow-moving. . . Thinks living is so tiring. . . Doesn ' t be- lieve in working one ' s self to a shadow. . . Has a big hand and a bigger line for everybody PAUL HOLLANDSWORTH Reporter for Literary Society B, ’37; Basket Ball, ’37; Baseball, 37; Industrial Arts Club, ’37; Associate Editor, Annual, ’37. A ladies ' man. . . Has a smile for everyone. . . A jolly , pleasant- to-work-with-student. . . Nicknamed BABE I GRAY JARRETT Football, ’32, ’33; Baseball, ’35, ’36, ’37; President, Literary Society, ’36; Secretary. Literary Society A, ’37; Vice President, Dramatic Club, ’36; Captain, Baseball, ’35; Captain, Basket Ball, ’36, ’37; Industrial Arts Club, ’37; Sports Editor, Newspaper, ’36; Associate Editor, Newspaper, ’37; Business Manager, Annual, ’37; President, Senior Class, ’37. Prefers being a player to a bench-warmer. . . Just adores athletic girls. . . Has shown his ability as a veritable news-hound. . . A friend when a fellow needs one FRANCES MARTIN Literary Society, ’35, ’37; Dramatic Club, ’35; Hikers Club, ’36. Talks quite a bit. . . Studies some, and giggles in between. . . Sees fun in everything. . . Blushes on all occasions ELSIE METZ Dramatic Club, ’35, ’36; Literary Society, ’36; Parliamentary Critic in the General Literary Society, ’37. Elsie spends her busy hours finding things to giggle about. . . Gets a real kick out of life and living. . . . Very friendly ALTON PURDY Industrial Arts Club, ’37; Literary Society, ’37. Ambitious young man who tends toward the more serious things in life. . . Entertains the original belief that people come to school to study. . . Runs Einstein a close second in Math CELIA SHANKER Literary Society, ’35, ’36, ’37; Dramatic Club, ’36; Home Eco- nomics Club, ’35, ’37; Beta Club, ’37; Hikers Club, ’36. A live wire in the class room. . . Diminutive individual . . . Mis- chievous . . . Always in a good humor . . . Red is her favorite color R. P. SCOTT, JR. Industrial Arts Club, ’37; Beta Club, ’37; Literary Society, ’37; Historian of the Class of ’37. Sets the fashions in sports wear. . . Also has that enviable school- girl blush. . . A remarkable amount of common sense. .. An all-around good student LORINE SHROPSHIRE Dramatic Club, ’36; Literary Society, ’36, ’37; Hikers Club, ’36; Treasurer of the Senior Class. Sparkling eyes set off a genial personality. . . Titian-haired. . . Keen sense of humor that keeps a contagious smile upon her face. . . Dependable , . . Loyal JOHN SNEAD Baseball, ’35. ’36, ’37; Basket Ball, ’36, ’37; Literary Society, ’36, ’37; Treasurer of the Literary Society A, ’37; Dramatic Club, ’36; Business Manager of the Newspaper, ’37; Assistant Advertising Manager of the Annual, ’37. Perpetual motion man. . . Baseball, Basket Ball, Dancing. . . The boy with the million dollar blush. . . “Snipe” is biased toward pipes . . . and reckless toward his life EVELYN SNEAD Literary Society, ’35, ’36, ’37; Vice President of the General Literary Society, ’37; Home Economics Club, ’35, ’36, ’37; Dramatic Club, ’35, ’36; Hikers Club, ’36; Basket Ball, ’36, ’37; Humor Editor of the Newspaper, ’36; Sports Editor of the Newspaper, ’37; Cam- paign Manager of the Annual, ’37. Sets girls’ styles in fashions. . . Has Rhythm with a capital “R.” Chewing gum parasite. . . Has an affinity for atheletes. . . Set a record for not sleeping on the Richmond trip HAZEL S TONE Literary Society, ’35, ’36, ’37; Dramatic Club, ’36; Home Econom- ics Club, ’35, ’36, ’37; Hikers Club, ’36. Give Hazel a stack of sandwiches — and someone to talk with — and she’s contented. . . Keeps Wrigley from going bankrupt ELMEAD TURNER Industrial Arts Club, ’37; Literary Society, ’37; Beta Club. Elmead is a U B ” student — “ there ' s no doubt about it.” . . . A sense of humor behind a sober mein. . . A quiet, hard-working shop student. . . A steady thinker ODESSA TURNER Dramatic Club, ’36; Literary Society, ’37; Home Economics Club, ’ 37 - “A small, still voice.” . . . Quiet as a tiny mouse. . . Always con- scientiously working. . . A very helpful classmate. . . Always knows the assignment at least WASENA WRIGHT Dramatic Club, ’33; Literary Society, ’35, ’37; Industrial Arts Club Exceptional shop student. . . Aspires to be an electrician. . . His hair is his crowning glory. . . Used to have a car. . . He now drives a Ford JUANITA WILLIAMS Literary Society, ’35, ’36, ’37; Dramatic Club, ’35, ’36; Basket Ball, ’34, ’35. Works hard at anything she undertakes. . . Thinks there is nothing like classical music for relieving the thoughts of school worries Salutatory Address Fellow Classmates, Teachers, Parents and Friends: r I A 0 ME has been given the honor of welcoming you here tonight. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here, parents and friends — to this, our graduation exercise. This is an occasion we have eagerly anticipated for four long years; for ton ight we are on the top of the hill looking into the wide expanse — the future. It thrills us to know that you, our friends, are interested enough in us to wish to share this memorable evening with the Class of ’37. Again, let me say, we extend to you a hearty welcome! If we wish to succeed in life we shall need the qualities of leadership which are most essential, namely: Courage, initiative, and dependability. If we win life’s battles we must strive to be good leaders, to have courage, and push on. Courage is a characteristic trait of any great leader. General Pershing, who was commander of the American forces in France during the World War, is a good example of a successful leader who possessed this trait. Courage, initiative and dependability are the essentials of leadership — Pershing lacked none of these. His courage and dogged determination to see things through has been the saving grace in many crises faced in his life. He was not regarded as brilliant, but as one destined to succeed through hard, earnest work. Pershing’s youthful ambi- tion was to attain a superior education. He succeeded in doing this. He won a scholarship at West Point. When he graduated he at once became active in war service. Courage was, indeed, the answer to General Pershing’s success. Initiative is a second important quality of leadership. The ability to take the lead and keep the lead will bring any one to his goal. Several boys and girls of the Class of ’37 possess the ability to lead. For four years they have shown their abilities as presidents of various organizations in the school. They have organized several new clubs and have labored earnestly to make them successful. There are others who have made fine followers. They have contributed to the success of these organizations by their whole-hearted cooperation with the leaders and other members. As we enter into this new life we are sure that each will become leaders in their community. A third quality of leadership is dependability. If a person is faithful and reliable he will win popularity with every one. Faithfulness and reliability help to establish a reputation which will mean success. This trait will aid one in secur- ing a good position. These traits have placed several members of the Class at the head of its activities. Because they could be trusted to work hard and do their best, certain students have been placed in charge of important projects. I assure you that every member of this class wants to be and can be trusted to do his or her part; for each has shown in his school days that he wants to accom- plish something. We wish to extend a warm welcome to our parents who have helped us reach this important milestone of our lives. You have been our inspiration when days were hard and tasks were difficult. You have given us encouragement when we needed a boost to help us over the ruts in our path. We know you will follow us and keep a watchful eye on our progress after we leave Bassett High School. To our teachers we also extend a gracious welcome. You have been our guiding light — the beacon on the hill. With tireless patience you have struggled to instill in our minds the traits of character which will make us fine men and women, to impart to us the knowledge we have so eagerly sought at Bassett High School. To one and all assembled here we extend a hearty welcome. Elmead Turner Valedictory Address Parents, Teachers, Classmates and Friends: T T APPINESS is the requisite of a successful life. It is a virtue which all people desire, and a quality for which everyone strives. It is the goal toward which all eyes are turned, for happiness is one of the greatest assets a human being can possess. Man cannot endure the trials of the world without some joy and happi- ness to which he may look forward. There are many brave souls who struggle valiantly on, even though the way seems dark and narrow, but through the dark clouds they see a ray of hope. Their trust and faith that they will receive the reward of joy and peace in the end makes these souls strive courageously on. Although many have to put forth great effort in order to gain happiness, this state of bliss is a gift with some people. Those who are fortunate enough to have this good disposition should help others in their struggle for it. People with the gift of an optimistic nature could help greatly, for happiness is very contagious. Association with a genial person always puts one in a better frame of mind and revives his spirit. Joy shows in our faces, for happiness always shines through our eyes and leaves a smiling visage. A pleasant countenance is one of the greatest ornaments one can have; it is to be desired more than riches and fine clothing. A smiling visage wins for us many true friends, as every one likes to be near a happy soul. Although one may have much wealth, triumphs, and honors to his name, his life is not successful unless he acquires happiness. Riches do not make happiness, for this quality cannot be bought nor sold. The wealthy people are often the most discontented, while the poor are the happy ones who find joy in simple things. Those who see the gloomy side of every picture are not the ones who usually attain success. The optimistic person is the one who climbs steadily on to his goal and reaches the highest mark. Occupation is a necessity. The mind must be occupied, the hands must be kept busy, or we cannot have contentment and peace. Those who rise and watch the day pass with no work to do feel only wretchedness. But the ones who can sit down at dusk with the thoughts of a day well spent and tasks well finished have the blissful feeling of utter satisfaction. The old adage, “The devil finds work for idle hands,” shows the absolute necessity of occupation if a person wishes to make a good name for himself. The man who has no purpose for which to work in life is lost. A definite goal must needs be set up so that he can look forward and work steadily, or he may stray from the path. The idle person spends his many leisure hours thinking of some quick, but usually dishonest means of obtaining what he desires. Most wickedness and discontent breed in the idle hours of the unemployed. Our tasks can never be accomplished by shirking them. Although the job may seem difficult, we must not be discouraged. The larger tasks cannot be accomplished unless the little, tedious labors are first well done. Those who don’t weaken under failure’s weight, who shrug their shoulders at despair, who never cry at fate’s blows, are the ones who reach the heights. Hard work makes men and women out of us. The person who is always depen- dent on others never learns to stand on his own feet. If his way is made smooth by friends, if cares and tasks are kept from him, then he will never know what to do when trouble comes and there is no one near to help him. Going to bed tired from honest labor and fighting our own battles will serve to increase our perseverance and make us resolute. Emerson says: “Every man’s task is his life preserver.” Work should be every man’s watchword, whether it may stand for the simple labor in the fields or more distinguished employment in the cities. We must not demean labor as if it were only efforts which the poor must put forth in order to live. Neither should we think of work as a means only of earning a livelihood. We should enjoy our labors, find happiness in work, joy in our well- accomplished tasks, and pleasure in our achievements. Work will not ask any one to sell his pride. The man whom we see with his head erect and his shoulders thrown back, who walks with an elastic, independent step, had some honest job with which to earn his living. He has a clear conscience; he is not afraid to face the world. If a man is willing to labor, then he need not ask any one for small favors, nor does he hold his place at any man’s kindness. He gains his position through his toiling, and it is then his undisputedly. The energetic worker has no fear of the future. He has freedom, and he is not afraid to voice his opinions to any otte. His soul is his till the day he dies. Work commands respect, maintains freedom, upholds pride, sustains faith, promotes peace, and yields happiness. If a man’s duty is favorably done, he may realize any of these desirable rewards. But the pay which he relishes the keenest is the pleasure and satisfaction he gets out of a task well done. Truly, the way to happiness is work. Edgar A. Guest expresses it in the following lines: “ Who reads the book of life may be assured The happiest hearts have many an ache endured. For that contentment mortals prize ’ Twixt storm and strife forever lies , And happiness , the truth to tell , Is man ' s reward for tasks done well.” Now our work in this school is finished, and we must say good-bye to our faithful teachers who have been such great help to us. You, the teachers in Bassett High School have instructed us carefully and have guided us in the best way you know how. We are extremely grateful for your patience with us; your kindness will never be forgotten. To our parents, we owe the greatest tribute. You have always stood back of us when we needed support. Your advice and encouragement have never failed when we needed them. You are always the first to congratulate us in victory and to sympathize with us in sorrow. When disappointment stings and failure seems to stare us in the face, we know that you will ever be near to com- fort us. And we know that your interest in us does not cease with this milestone we have reached. Even though we may not attain the heights reached by great men and women, you will watch us fill our nook wherever it may be. For this we are thankful. We, the Class of ’37 of Bassett High School, have toiled together for four long years. There were days of hardships, when the way looked dark and dreary. But always some guiding hand gave us a lift, and we started again on the journey. Since we have worked together for such a long period of time, very intimate associations have been formed. Tonight, there is a tug at our heartstrings when we realize that we stand together as a class in Bassett High School for the last time. I, as the last spokesman for the Class of ’37, wish to say to you, my class- mates, that friendships have been formed through our associations here which will never be severed. We shall watch the progress of one another eagerly and secretly exalt when some victory has been won. Let us hope that life’s path- ways may cross often and the contacts which we began here in Bassett High School may be renewed with fervor. We leave you with sorrow in our hearts, but with real gratitude for the Class of ’37 and what it as a class has meant to each of us. To one and all, a fond farewell! Thelma Brammer Class Cistcry Bassett, Virginia May 17, 1937 Dear Bee, In the fall of thirty-three there entered into the Land of Learning forty-three frisky little seekers of knowledge. We knew for the first time how it felt to be called Freshmen — “Rats — ” but oh, my, were we proud of the name. Many“ Freshies” came up from the seventh grade, where we had for many months been busily engaged in storing our minds with the honey of wisdom; some were from other halls of instruction; others came from farms and nearby communities. A few were shy and timid at first, but this soon wore away and each became as pne of the rest. Miss Betty Davidson was our instructor, who led us on toward our goal. The class elected as our president, Helen Bowers. In March, nineteen hundred and thirty-four, a beauty pageant was given to raise funds for the school. Many of the cute little Freshman girls were contestants. The cup was carried off by one of our classmates, Inez Craig. Are you not surprised? It must have been that winning smile of hers. There were many smiles among our classmates the last day of school, but there were many tears shed, too. One classmate said she supposed she was just dumb and could not pass. Another said, “I have been lazy, so I cannot pass.” The majority of our class passed into the second year. My! how the time does fly. Vacation days were over and after a long rest we were ready to start studying again. This year we entered into Miss Clyde Ramsey’s room. Some of our old classmates did not return. Some new ones joined us here. They were Juanita Williams, Doris Vaughn, Juanita Dowdy, Johnnie Ausburne, Quayle Early and C. M. Stafford. One day in midwinter a little dark- haired girl came to be with us. She was none other than Celia Shanker. Although she was put behind in changing schools, she soon caught up with the rest of the class. The Literary Society was begun and sponsored by Miss Olivia Brown. The Dramatic Club was sponsored by Miss Betty Davidson. Many Sophomores were members of these clubs. During the year two of our beloved classmates, Juanita Dowdy and 0 . C. Thomasson left us. There was also much sorrow when it was known that two of our teachers, Miss Betty Davidson and Aliss Olivia Brown were to be married and would not return to be with us the following year. This year was the beginning of The Timber Tints, the first annual of Bassett High School. We, the Sophomore Class were represented by a group picture in the annual. May came at last. Examinations were over and everyone wondered if he passed on History or English. The majority passed but some had to try again. It was fall again, although it seemed that vacation had just begun. Were we excited to be in the same room with the dignified Seniors. We also had some new ones, Evelyn Snead, John Snead, Edward Varner, Elsie Matthews, Lorene Eggles- ton, Alton Purdy and Gray Jarrett. Two of our old classmates said, “We are going to be married, so we need not graduate.” They were Zella Choate and Bee Wagoner, Another, Anne Stanley, went to school in Richmond, Virginia. The Dramatic Club was formed and sponsored by Mr. William J. Story and many of the Juniors were members. Many plays were planned but in the end they were never given. The Literary Society and Hikers Club were formed by Miss Virginia Romm. Our class was not forgotten in the athletic field. Gray Jarrett, Jimmie Craig, John Snead and John Helms played basket ball and baseball. The boys were baseball champions. Som e of the girls who played basket ball were Evelyn Snead, Lorene Eggleston and Juanita Williams. They helped win the County Champion- ship. One day there were many tears shed by some of the Junior girls in History IV Class. A trip had been planned to Richmond and there was much disappointment when the trip was postponed because of bad weather. They did go the next week- end and had a good time. The Junior-Senior banquet was a fete enjoyed by all. The banquet was in the form of an aeroplane trip with aeroplane decorations and green and yellow color scheme. Thelma Brammer, junior class president, was toastmistress. The day after school closed we, the Junior Class, had a picnic. Nearly all the Juniors were present. As it was raining we went to the Country Club House, but it later cleared off and everyone had a good time. This was our last gathering until the next fall. In the fall of thirty-six we entered Bassett High School for our last year. Some old students did not return, they were: Helen Bowers, Doris Vaughn, and C. M. Stafford. We were joined by some new ones: Paul Hollandsworth and Quayle Early. Quayle Early did not stay with us but about a month and he moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, and entered high school there. The Senior Class elected as our President, Gray Jarrett; Vice President, Jimmie Craig; Secretary, Thelma Brammer; and Treasurer, Lorine Shropshire. Again we were represented by the same group of athletes, joined by Paul Hollandsworth. John Helms was manager of the basket ball team. A play, “Sky High,” was presented in the auditorium under the direction of Miss Sara Jane Jose. Some of the Senior boys and girls, Inez Craig, Lorene Eggles- ton, John Helms and Gray Jarrett, were chosen to play important parts in this play. The Seniors who participated in the chorus were Juanita Williams, Frances Martin, Elsie Metz and Celia Shanker. The Seniors had a meeting and elected the following representatives of the Class: Lorine Shropshire as Historian, R. P. Scott as Framer of the Last Will and Testament, Joel Fine as Prophet, Johnnie Ausburne as Poet, and Evelyn Snead as Song Composer aided by Lorene Eggleston. The honor of Valedictorian was won by Thelma Brammer while the honor of Sadutatorian went to Elmead Turner. Other honors given to the Seniors were: Thelma Brammer, Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper, Gray Jarrett, Associate Editor, John Snead, Business Manager, Celia Shanker, Senior Reporter, Evelyn Snead and John Helms, Sports Reporters, Inez Craig, Society Editor, and Jimmie Craig, Humor Editor. The class chose as the Editor-in-Chief of the annual, Thelma Brammer. The Bassett High School Literary Society was organized which was com- pulsory for all High School students. Inez Craig was elected president of the General Literary Society. The High School was then divided into two competitive societies. Air. Harvey Cooper took charge of Group A which was called Patrick Henry Literary Society, and Miss Alildred Akers took charge of Group B which was called the Jeffersonian Literary Society. Jimmie Craig was elected President of the Patrick Henry Society, while Thelma Brammer was chosen President of the Jeffersonian Society. The Home Economics Club was organized by Aliss Clyde Ramsey. The Beta Club was formed for the first time in Bassett High School with Mr. Hoover as sponsor. Some of the Seniors who were eligible for membership were Thelma Brammer, who became President of the Club, Celia Shanker, Elmead Turner, R. P. Scott, and Joel Fine. On Alarch 19th a Beauty Pageant was given and some of the Senior girls were contestants. Hazel Hundley, one of our classmates, was selected as “Aliss Bassett °f I 937 -” The annual Junior-Senior Banquet was held in the Riverside Hotel April 9, 1937. It is an occasion which is anticipated with much pleasure. We expect this record of our class to go down in print and to become one of the famous histories of America. Sincerely yours, Lorine Shropshire The Crystal Cazer I gaze into the magic crystal hall , The mystic sphere which holds the past And future of my classmates each and all; And like the wind they move so fast. With outstretched hands I try to grasp Them close to me and hold them tight, And never again let them out of my sight. As the mysterious smoke which enshrouds the ball Thins and disappears, I see the name that I love best, The three letters that are engraved upon my mind, Good old B.H.S. where the immortal sun will for- ever shine. Behold this name I see some more; Lo, it is the date of 1954. I am standing on the corner of something very new, For in 1954 it ' s a streamline avenue. Suspended from a building is a sign of white and brown. On it reads, “ Vote for Elmead Turner for the mayor of this modernistic town.” On passing by the “ Radium Theater,” I wanted to know what ' s playing. On the screen was “ The Purple Sage ” Plus Evelyn Snead and Celia Shanker on the stage. Next to this was a music studio. Who rented this studio Pd like to know, So I read the sign above that stated: “ Inez Craig and Hazel Hundley, Incorporated.” On the next block was a radio store. The whole front was trimmed with Neon lights; On the roof was the word that I adore. With letters six feet tall, “ W. F. Wright ' s.” Oh, 1 hear a noise above me, It ' s an airplane that I see. In 1954 tt ' s the only means of transportation, Thanks to R. P. Scott for this progress in aviation. Speeding down the street In an airflow limousine, Was the grandest sight I ' ve ever seen. There sat Juanita Williams with a pearl necklace Around her neck And a diamond pin in her hair. For she had married a multi-millionaire. As I walked unconsciously on the way, I bumped into a friend of mine of bygone days. Today he was the king of speed. It was none other than handsome John Snead. I looked across the wide avenue. A humorous sight came into view. Why, it was the funiiiesi sight in all the land; It was Hazel Stone running a beauty stand. In passing the town ' s golf course, I noticed on the green Robert Carter taking the cup For being the national champion. I noticed up the street a crowd of girls around An old pal of mine from my home town, For then and there he made his show; It was Paul Hollandsworth, the professional gigilo. By me passed two enormous trucks Loaded with pigs, chickens and ducks. Although he did not become a girl charmer, God made Alton Purdy a prosperous farmer. In passing by a horse race track, I saw John Helms on a horse ' s back. And on his face were scratches and smudges, And around him stood three stately judges. Since my school days I wasn ' t surprised, That some day John Helms would take the first prize. I heard a voice shouting behind me, I turned around to see who it could be. It was neither G able, Garbo or Taylor; It was Lorine Shropshire, Sec. of Labor. She said, “I’m glad to see you, Joel Fine.” “ Come up and see me, and I ' ll give you a job, sometime . I was as weary as can be When a beautiful painting attracted me. I hurried over there to be sure, And to be true at the bottom was Johnnie Aus- burne ' s signature. Oh, there’s an accident, and someone has broken a leg - Oh, my stars, it ' s Jimmie Craig. I knew that great comedians couldn’t last, For now he ' s got his leg in a cast. And gee, with Elsie Metz as his nurse, I know that’s a lot of money out of somebody ' s purse. I noticed signs floating everywhere Of the new sensation that was in the air; Thelma Brammer has written a new book On “Why Should Women Learn To Cook.” There’s a public gathering up the street. A piece of land was being confiscated; And whom do you think I should meet — Odessa Turner, married and domesticated. The latest news is out, And it ' s all about A woman has been elected. It should have been expected That Lorene Eggleston Would some day go to Washington. I stopped to visit an old friend of mine, The most well-known man at this time; Gray Jarrett has become a great orator And acquired the job as state legislator. As I turned the last corner of this paradise, I met someone who was very nice. I asked her for her autograph; Frances Martin is on the President’ s staff. -Joe Fine. A Cruise With The Merry Cans W ERE you invited to take a cruise with the Merry Gang? If you weren’t, then we certainly feel sorry for you, for you don’t know what you missed. We embarked on this voyage April 9th at the Riverside Hotel with a crew of sixty. Passports, which were issued a week previous to the voyage, had on them a description of the persons to whom they belonged, and invited them to the mess hall of the ship Bassett High School at 8 bells. Every passenger had to present his passport at the dock in order to board the ship. However, there were many stowa- ways. The mess hall carried out the color scheme of red and white, and ships were placed here and there on the tables. The favors were small red and white ships on which were attached a lifesaver and a small life boat full of mints. The programs, which were red and white, had a very artistic ship design on the front. All the sailors wore red and white sailor caps. The course of the cruise was as follows: Song — Hail, Hail, The Gang’s All Here (All) The Commanding Officer (Toastmaster) Howard White Toast to Seniors Codell Jones (President of the Junior Class) Stories Heard on Deck (Senior Poem) Johnnie Ausburne Piano Solo Hazel Hundley Tribute to an Old Boat (Senior Prophecy) Joel Fine An Old Sailor’s Story (Senior History) Lorine Shropshire Toast to Faculty June Stone ( June Stone, Virginia Grogan, Dorothy Song { Hamlin, Maxine Philpott and ( Jessie Williams. Cruiser’s Will (Last Will and Testament) R. P. Scott, Jr. A Cablegram (Toast to Juniors) Gray Jarrett (President of Senior Class) Many jokes were told, making the trip a very gay one. A storm occurred at sea when all the passengers started throwing mints at each other, and the com- manding officer had quite a time making his orders heard. The mess consisted of: Lighthouse Driftwood Barometer Rudders Searchlights. . . . Waves Portholes Pirate’s Delight Icebergs . . .Tomato Juice . . . .Veal Cutlets Potatoes Beets String Beans Cherry Jello . . . Buttered Rolls Angel Food Cake Ice Cream Those who went on the cruise were:AIisses Thelma Brammer, Inez Craig, Lorene Eggleston, Hazel Hundley, Frances Martin, Elsie Metz, Celia Shanker, Evelyn Snead, Hazel Stone, Lorine Shropshire, Odessa Turner, Juanita Williams, Mabel Joyce, Marjorie Clark, Mildred Franklin, Virginia Bell Franklin, Virginia Grogan, Dorothy Hamlin, Myrtle Hancock, Mildred Helms, Minnie Helms, Codell Jones, Edna Joyce, Hope Leftwich, Elsie Mitchell, Nellie Moran, Maxine Philpott, Nellie Philpott, Arlene Prillaman, Estelle Prillaman, Reva Shelton, June Stone, Jessie Williams, Ellery White, Mildred Akers, Clyde Ramsey, and Dora Mitchell. Messrs. Johnnie Ausburne, Robert Carter, Jimmie Craig, Joel Fine, John Helms, Paul Hollandsworth, Gray Jarrett, Alton Purdy, R. P. Scott, Jr., John Snead, Elmead Turner, Wasena Wright, Jason Giles, Ralph Ingram, Mack Little, Melvin Stone, Edward Varner, Howard White, E. C. Hoover, Christian Merritt and Harvey Cooper. The faculty sponsors for the banquet were Misses Ramsey and Flannagan and Mr. Cooper. Last Will and Testament W E, THE Class of 1937, in twenty-four individual and distinct parts, pre- paring to pass out of this sphere of education with a well-trained mind and almost superhuman understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills or promises by us at any time heretofore made. As to our estate, as it has pleased the fates and our own strong hands and brains to win for us, we do dispose of the same as follows: 1. We give and bequeath to our beloved principal, Mr. E. C. Hoover, our deepest reverence, and our heartiest gratitude. As a partial payment for all the help which he has given us during our long years at Bassett High School, we give to him the privilege to accept for himself, as interest on our great debt, every part of the praise and honor that we may achieve on the great stage of the world, knowing that it is all due to his faithful instructions. 2. We give and bequeath to the dear faculty, who have been our instructors in all the wisdom of the ages, a sweet succession of peaceful and unbroken dreams. No longer need they lie awake at night and worry over the possibility of this one not doing his work, or whether this one will remember the iron-clad rules of English in the preparation of her essay. It has been a hard strain on them, for Seniors are said to be hard to handle at all times. 3. We also give and bequeath to our beloved faculty all the amazing and startling information that we have furnished them from time to time on our examination papers. We trust they will feel at liberty to make use of all such bits of wisdom and enlightenment for the education of the classes to come after us. 4. We give and bequeath to the present Junior Class our seats in classroom and chapel, our Senior dignity, and any stubs of pencils, erasers, or scraps of paper that we may unthinkingly leave behind us in the haste and excitement of gathering up our cherished treasures for the last time. May they feel free to make use of them, and feel, perhaps, that in some mystic way, these things may impart some of our great knowledge to them. The following may seem but trifling bequests, but we hope they may be accepted as valuable assets to those who may receive them: 5. Johnnie Ausburne gives and bequeaths to Maxine Philpott and Marjorie Clark his “gift of gab.” 6. Thelma Brammer and Gray Jarrett give and bequeath to Jesse Williams and Nellie Philpott their executive abilities and their powers to convince Air. Hoover of their unerring judgment. 7. Lorine Shropshire gives and bequeaths to all future class secretaries her difficulties as Senior Class Secretary. 8. John Snead and Jimmy Craig give and bequeath to Ralph Ingram and Ellery White all their secrets in mastering the arts of baseball and basket ball. 9. Alton Purdy gives and bequeaths to Mildred Helms and Eva Young his immense knowledge in questions pertaining to history. 10. Lorine Eggleston gives and bequeaths to Lucy Stone and Virginia Belle Franklin her Seni or dignity. 11. Celia Shanker gives and bequeaths to Dorothy Hamlin and Reva Shelton her spelling book and chewing gum. 12. Wasena Wright gives and bequeaths to Nellie Moran and Hope Leftwich his debating abilities and his bluff. 13. Juanita Williams, Evelyn Snead, and Hazel Hundley give and bequeath to Jason Giles their musical gifts. “Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast.” 14. Frances Martin gives and bequeaths to Minnie Helms and Mildred Franklin her cheerful disposition. 15. Paul Hollandsworth gives and bequeaths to Howard White his charming personality. 16. John Helms gives and bequeaths to June Stone and Estelle Prillaman his southern accent and his vast knowledge of horseflesh. 17. Odessa Turner gives and bequeaths to Edna Joyce and Annie Bowles her ability to express much through silence. 18. Robert Carter gives and bequeaths to Virginia Grogan and Irene Walker his golfing talents and his friendliness to every one. 19. Hazel Stone gives and bequeaths to Melvin Stone her enormous appetite for peanuts. 20. Elmead Turner gives and bequeaths to Alack Little his almost super- human understanding. 21. Inez Craig gives and bequeaths to Codell Jones her leadership of the Literary Society. Also, all low and unsatisfactory deportment grades acquired by her during the past year. All the rest, residue, and remainder of the property of the Senior Class we hereby bequeath to the Student Body. We hereby constitute and appoint Air. Hoover sole executor of this, our last will and testament. Given under our hand and seal this seventeenth day of Alay, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Seven. Class of 1937, Bassf.tt High School (Seal) R. P. Scott (Seal) Prettiest Hazel Hundi.ey Most Attractive Celia Shanker Best All Around Evelyn Snead Most Studious Thelma Brammer Most Popular Evelyn Snead Most Humorous Celia Shanker Most Handsome John Helms Most Attractive Jimmie Craig Best All Around Gray Jarrett Most Studious Elmead Turner Most Popular Robfrt Carter Most Humorous Johnnie Ausburne Senior Mirror Best Looking Miss Ramsey Most Popular Miss Akers Most Attractive Miss Akers Best All Around Miss Akers Wittiest Miss Ramsey Best Looking Mr. Cooper Most Popular Mr. Cooper Most, Attractive Mr. Cooper Best All Around Mr. Merritt Wittiest Mr. Merritt Faculty Mirror Snapshots Class Officers JUNIOR President Codell Jones Vice President Nellie Philpott Secretary Virginia Grogan Treasurer Jessie Williams SOPHOMORE President Richard David Giles, Jr. Vice President Doris Berry Secretary Beatrice Yeaman Treasurer Eulys Greenall FRESHMEN President Allison Maye Vice President T. F. Grogan, Jr. Secretary Lessie Mae Shelton Treasurer Agnes Mason Annie Bowles “ Much could be said of her if we could but read her mind” Virginia Belle Franklin “ What I must do is all that concerns me, not what people think ” Jason Giles “ Happy all the livelong day, in his sweet and childish way ' ' ' Dorothy Hamlin “ Here ' s a girl with a laugh and a smile,” that makes the bubble of life worth while” Minnie Helms “ What is more useful than silence it never betrays you” Ralph Ingram “Live and have a good time while you may, You may never see another day” Mabel Joyce “ What ' s the use of worrying, it never was worth while” Hope Leftwich “Of honest worth; truly one on whom we can depend” Elsie Mitchell “A loyal worker she is known to be, whatever her task may be Marjorie Clarke “Life ' s good if I can talk ” Mildred Franklin “ Gentlemen prefer blondes ” Virginia Grogan “Neither too careless nor too glad. Neither too studious nor too sad” Myrtle Hancock “ Neatness is the crown of womanhood” Mildred Helms “ Silence is the greatest art of conversation ” Codf.ll Jones “Oh, hurry! Look at that man” Edna Joyce “ The brown of her eyes spoke of southern skies” Mack Little “Silence speaks the loudest” Nellie Moran “ One thing is forever good — That one thing is success” Nellie Philpott Maxine Philpott “ Much in her to love and admire ” “ To worry little, to study less. Is my idea of happiness ” Arlene Prillaman Estelle Prillaman “ Her manner quiet and refined ” “ Let me do what honor demands ” Violet Richardson Edith Seay “ The fruit of the tree of silence is peace ” “ She talks the way of friendly hearts” Ruby Seay Reva Shelton u A small body oft hides a great soul” “ Beware, I may do some- thing yet ” Melvin Stone “ Never do today what you can do tomorrow” Lucy Stone “ All her success in life is due to having been a quarter of an hour before hand” June Stone Edward Varner “ Genius is an affair of energy” “A man’ s a man for a’ that” Irene Walker Howard White “ Faithfulness and sincerity first of all ” “ Behold the paralyzer of feminine hearts!” Ellery White Jessie Williams “ To be loved is all I need. And whom I love, love indeed” “ How can 1 study with love affairs on my mind?” Eva Young “ ’ Round her eyes her tresses fell; which were the darker none could tell” I Berry, Doris Boyd, Rhodes Brammer, Thurman Clark, Terrell Coleman, Alma Davis, Virginia Eggleston, J. A. Flora, David Giles, Junior Greenall, Eulys Hutcherson, Robert Hylton, Ruby Sophomore Coll Ingram. Christine Jones, Kenneth Roger, Bill Lackey, McCray Leftwich, Juanita Martin, Beatrice Martin, Lucy McCraw, Sadie Morris, Mary Virginia Philpott, George Plybon, Dossie Prillaman, Frances Prillaman, Grace Rakestraw, Lucille Ramsey, Katherine Shanker, William Shockley, Claude Stone, Pauline Varner, Eugene Vernon, Gladys Warner, Billy Wigginton, Thomas Williams, J. T. Yeaman, Beatrice I Freshman Class Berry, Billy Bradner, Virginia Byrson, Burnham Bullock, Frank Brewer, Irene Carter, Donovan Carter, Otis Collins (Jr.), P. L. Daniel, Harold Daniel, Jewel Draper, Dewey Eanes, Maurice Eggleston, Geraldine Ferguson, Violet Foley, Reavie Flora, Samuel Fulcher, James Grogan, T. F. Greenall, Meryl Hamlin, Warren Helms, Jack Hollandsworth, Gladys Holsclaw, Lake Ingram, Louis Jarrett, Mildred Joyce, Harold Johnson, Geneva Johnson, Mildred Roger, Magdaline Lawless, Guy Lowery, Inez Little (Jr.), H. B. Mason, Harold Mason, Agnes Martin, Christine Martin, Dorothy Martin, Louise McCall, Warren McGhee, Edith Nolen, Frederick Pegram, Doris Pedigo, Alice Ramsey, J. T. Ramsey, Anne Ramsey, Ethel Ross, Annie Ross, Billie Ross, Genevieve Snead, H. L. Shelton, Lessie Mae Spencer, Myrtle Stone, C. D. Stone, Allie Stone, Bessie Stringer, Charlotte Turner, Clara Turner, Drucilla Thomason, Dillard Via, Guy Wade, Mary Elizabeth Warner, Betty Watkins, Odessa Wilkerson, Dorothy Woody, C. L. Wray, Edith I p I Fifth Annual Beauty Baseant of Bassett Blish School, 1937 npHE beauty pageant, which is an annual affair of Bassett High School, was held here on Friday evening, March 19th. At this time “Miss Bassett for 1:937 ” was selected from fifty-two (52) contestants. All the girls looked pretty in their gowns of many colors. Each contestant was escorted to the center of the I stage by a young man. Mr. Harvey Cooper was the announcer. The judges were: Alessrs. H. L. Saville, principal of Axton High School; Umbarger, Educational 1 Instructor at Fairystone C. C. C. Camp and Captain Andrews. J Various kinds of entertainment were given throughout the evening. Miss Peggie Arnold, of Martinsville, offered a tap dance selection while Miss Joan Craig gave a vocal solo. Miss Cleo Craig was accompanist. At the conclusion of the contest, “Miss Bassett” made her appearance from I the heart of a white lily. All the girls were standing around her and everyone in the audience was kept in suspense for a while. Miss Hazel Hundley, the winner, appeared holding her trophy and a ribbon across her shoulder bearing the words “Miss Bassett.” She is an attractive brunette and a member of the Senior Class i of Bassett High School. Aliss Hundley is the elder daughter of Air. and Airs. F. R. Hundley. She wore a gown of white taffeta with rhinestone accessories. The winner represented Heironimus of Roanoke. Mrs. Lucille Deshazo Jones was the runner-up. She wore a purple gown made of satin. She and Miss Hundley were beautiful and the judges found it hard to | choose between them. I ACTIVITIES Athletics Literary Newspaper Industrial Arts Drum and Luele Corps Girls Gasket Gall Coach , .Mr. C. C. Merritt Captain Nellie Philpott Manager Ellery White Right Forward Dorothy Hamlin Lejt Forward Jessie Williams Center Nellie Philpott Evelyn Snead Side Center — Codell Jones Right Guard Maxine Philpott Mary E. Wade Lejt Guard Virginia Grogan Reva Shelton Lessie Mae Shelton The girls played nine games, winning six and losing three, next year: Nellie Philpott, Codell Jones and Evelyn Snead. The team loses Beys’ Casket Call Coach Mr. C. C. Merritt Manager Captain . . .John Helms Gray Jarrett Forwards Centers Guards Jimmie Craig John Snead Ralph Ingram Warren McCall Harold Mason Junior Giles Paul Hollandsworth Gray Jarrett Jason Giles Frank Bullock Kenneth Jones The boys played nine games, losing four and winning five. The second team played two of the games. The first team won five games and lost two. The following will be missed next year: Jimmie Craig, John Snead, Gray Jarrett and Paul Hollandsworth. Beys’ Easeball Coach Mr. C. C. Merritt Captain Jimmie Craig Manager Paul Hollandswortii Catcher . . . . Pitcher First Base. . Second Base Short Stop. . Third Base . Left Field . . Center Field Right Field. THE TEAM . . Ralph Ingram . . Gray Jarrett Frank Bullock . .Allison Maye . . .Jimmie Cr aig . . . .Jason Giles . Kenneth Jones . . . .John Snead . . . .John Helms THE SQUAD Frank Bullock Jimmie Craig J. A. Eggleston Jason Giles Junior Giles John Helms Ralph Ingram Gray Jarrett Kenneth Jones Harold Mason Allison Maye Claude Shockley John Snead Last year the team had a very successful season, playing fifteen games and losing only five of them. This year the team expects to win as many or more games than they did last year. Beta Club OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer . . .Tiielma Brammer June Stone Jessie Williams MEMBERS Brammer, Thelma Fine, Joel Grogan, Virginia FIelms, Mildred Helms, Minnie Joyce, Edna Moran, Nellie Scott, R. P. Seay, Ruby Shanker, Celia Stone, June Turner, Elmead White, Howard Williams, Jessie Patrick Henry Literary Scciety OFFICERS President Jimmie Craig Vice President Ralph Ingram Secretary Gray Jarrett Treasurer John Snead Reporter Maxine Philpott 1st and 3d Fri. — Gen. Meet. 2d and 4th Fri. — Ind. Meet. MEMBERS Ausburne, Johnnie Williams, Jessie Brewer, Irene Craig, Jimmie Walker, Irene Foley, Reavie Snead, John White, Howard Turner, Drucilla Ingram, Ralph Leftwich, Juanita Carter, Donovan Wright, Wasena Clark, Terrell Craig, Curtiss Turner, Elmead Lackey, McCray Harry, Hancock Hundley, Hazel Davis, Virginia Martin, Louise Shanker, Celia Wiggington, Thomas Philpott, George Spencer, Myrtle Eggleston, Lorene Little, Junior Jarrett, Gray Shanker, William Woody, C. L. Snead, Evelyn Hylton, Ruby Stone, Pauline Martin, Frances Kogf.r, Bill Atkins, Frances Metz, Elsie Morris, Mary Virginia Ingram, Lois Shropshire, Lorine Martin, Lucy Stone, Allie Little, Mack Plybon, Dossie Stringer, Charloti: Bowles, Annie Prillaman, Frances Hollandsworth, Gladys Franklin, Mildred Ramsey, Katherine Johnson, Mildred Franklin, Virginia Vernon, Gladys Wray, Edith Jones, Codei. Yeaman, Beatrice Berry, Billie Hancock, Myrtle Helms, Jack Fanes, Maurice Helms, Minnie Flora, Samuel Joyce, Harold Leftwich, Hope Turner, Clara Ramsey. J. T. Mitchell, Elsie Martin, Dorothy Nolen, Frederick Richardson, Violet Wilkson, Dorothy Bullock, Frank Prillaman, Arlene Fergerson, Violet Draper, Dewey Philpott, Maxinf. Johnson, Geneva Snead, H. L. Seay, Ruby Mason, Agnes Pegram, Doris Via, Guy Jeffersonian Literary Society OFFICERS President Thelma B rammer Vice President John Helms Secretary Ellery White Treasurer Nellie Philpott Reporter Paul Hollandswortii ( Miss Mildred Akers Sponsors { Miss Clyde Ramsey [ Mr. E. Carl Hoover MEMBERS Berry, Doris Hamlin, Warren Purdy, Alton Boyd, Rhodes Helms, John Rakestraw, Lucille Brammer, Thelma Helms, Mildred Ramsey, Anne Brammer, Thurman Hollandswortii, Paul Ramsey, Ethel Carter, Margaret Holsclaw, Lake Ross, Billie Carter, Otis Hutcherson, Robert Ross, Genevieve Carter, Robert Ingram, Christine Scott, Arlene Clark, Marjorie Jarrett, Mildred Scott, R. P. Coleman, Alma Jones, Kenneth Seay, Edith Collins, Junior Joyce, Edna Shelton, Lessie Mae Craig, Inez Joyce, Mabel Shelton, Reva Craig, Margaret Roger, Magdoline Shockley, Claude Daniel, Harold Lawless, Guy Stone, Bessie Daniel, Jewell Lowery, Inez Stone, C. D. Eggleston, Geraldine Martin, Beatrice Stone, Hazel Eggleston, J. A. Martin, Christine Stone, June P ine, Joel Mason, Harold Stone, Lucy Flora, David Maye, Allison Stone, Pauline P ' ulcher, James McCall, Warren Thomason, Dillard Giles, Jason McCraw, Sadie Turner, Odessa Giles, Junior McGhee, Edith Wade, Mary Elizabeth Greenall, Eulys Moran, Nellie Watkins, Odessa Greenall, Meryl Pedigo, Alice White, Ellery Grogan, T. F. Philpott, Estelle Williams, J. T. Grogan, Virginia Prillman, Estelle Williams, Juanita Hamlin, Dorothy Prillman, Grace Young, Eva ’Fesscr Uccver’s Cans EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief . . . Associate Editors . Business Manager Reporters: Senior Junior Sophomore . . . Freshman . . . Sports Society II umor Faculty Advisor . . Thelma Brammer Gray Jarrett [ Elsie ATtchell John Snead Celia Shanker Nellie Moran Terrell Clark Jack Helms j Evelyn Snead [ John Helms Inez Craig Jimmie Craig Aliss Mildred Akers Heme Eckers Club OFFICERS President Nellie Philpott Vice President Inez Craig Secretary Thelma Brammer Treasurer Codell Jones Chairwoman of Program Committee Jessie Williams Chairwoman oj Social Committee Maxine Philpott Pianist Inez Craig Song Leader Doris Berry Berry, Doris Brammer, Thelma Clark, Marjorie Craig, Inez Davis, Virginia Eggleston, Geraldine Eggleston, Lorene Ferguson, Violet Foley, Reavie Franklin, Virginia Belle Grogan, Virginia Hollandsworth, Gladys FIundley, FIazel Hylton, Ruby ROLL Ingram, Christine Jarrett, Mildred Jones, Codell Leftwich, Hope Martin, Beatrice Mason, Agnes Metz, Elsie Mitchell, Elsie Moran, Nellie Pegram, Doris Philpott, Maxine Plybon, Dossie Prillaman, Frances Shanker, Celia Shelton, Lessie Mae Shelton, Reva Snead, Evelyn Stone, Hazel Stone, June Stringer. Charlotte Turner, Clara Turn er, Odessa Wade, Mary Elizabeth Wilkerson, Dorothy Williams, Jessie Yeaman. Beatrice Young, Eva i Industrial Arts Club Ausburne, Johnnie Berry, Billy Brammer, Thurman Bullock, Frank Carter, Donovan Carter, Otis Carter, Robert Clarke, Terrell Craig, Jimmie Collins (Jr.), P. L. Draper, Dewey Daniel, Harold Eggleston, J. A. Fine, Joel Flora, David Flora, Samuel Fulcher, James Giles, Jason Giles (Jr.), R. D. Grogan, T. F. Hamlin, Warren Helms, Jack Helms, John Holsclaw, Lake Hutcherson, Robert Hollandsworth, Paul Ingram, Ralph Ingram, Louis Jones, Kenneth Jarrett, Gray Koger, Bill Lawless, Guy Little (Jr.), H. B. Little, Mack Lackey, McCrary Mason, Harold Maye, Allison McCall, Warren Nolen, Frederick Philpott, George Purdy, Alton Ramsey, J. T. Ross, Billy Snead, H. L. Shanker, Bill Stone, Melvin Stone, C. D. Scott, R. P. Shockley, Claude Thomason, Dillard Turner, Elmead Varner, Eugene Via, Guy White, Howard Wiggington, Thomas Williams, J. T. Woody, C. L. Wright, Wasena Drum and Duale Corps Billy Berry Drum Major E. Carl Hoover, Jr Bugle Leader Billy Berry J. Douglas Brammer P. L. Collins, Jr. Clyde Eggleton J. A. Eggleston, Jr. Joel Fine Douglas Hall Jack Helms Joe Helms E. Carl Hoover, Jr. Henry B. Hoover Robert Hutcherson Edgar Jarrett William Jones Billy Joyce Ben Koontz Bill Koontz Glyn Little H. B. Little, Jr. Craig Moran Thomas Norman Wayne Norman Richard Pegram Bobby Philpott Buster Philpott George Philpott Walter A. Philpott Robert Scott Bill Shanker Claude Shockley Clyde Stanley Thomas Stanley Willard Underwood Wilson Underwood Calvin Vernon Irvin Weinstein Howard White Blaine Wood S. E. Wood, Jr. C. L. Woody, Jr. Reese Woody Organized during the session of 1936-37 under the auspices of the American Legion, aided by Mr. J. D. Bassett, Sr. Jokes Traffic Cop: “I’m sorry, Miss, but I’ve got to tag your car. You know what that means?” Inez Craig: “Certainly! Now I have to chase somebody else and tag them and then they’re it!” Celia: “And now, what is the brake?” Jimmie: “The brake is something you put on in a hurry.” Celia: “Oh, a sort of kimono!” Wasena Wright: “You’re sure this is good hair tonic?” Joel Fine: “Absolutely. I know a man who removed the cork from the bottle with his teeth. The next morning he had a mustache.” Paul: “Say something soft and sweet to me, darling.” Evelyn: “Custard pie!” John Helms: “Do you pet?” Doris Berry: “Sure I pet — but only animals.” John Helms: “Start in then — I’ll be the goat!” Gray: “Do you think that late hours are bad for one?” Nellie: “Sure, but they’re great for two!” Joel Fine: “Don’t you love animals?” Thelma Brammer: “ Joe, it’s sweet of you to lower yourself, but I don’t love you.” Ralph Ingram: “I met a girl in a revolving door and now we go around together.” Robert Carter: “Ho, hum, that’s nothing. I got engaged to a girl with a wooden leg and broke it off!” Lorine Shropshire: “Look at that airplane. Isn’t it wonderful that man can actually fly like a bird?” R. P. Scott: “Yes, but man cannot sit on a barbed-wire fence yet!” Lorene Eggleston went into a music store and inquired of the clerk, “Do you know if you have any ‘Yes, We Have No Bananas’?” The clerk replied, “Yes, I know we have no ‘Ye , We Have No Bananas’.” Mack Little: “No girl likes candor — about the last thing on earth she wants is to be told what you think of her.” Jimmie Craig: “You’re wrong. I told a girl 1 know just what I thought of her.” Mack Little: “And what did she say?” Jimmie Craig: “She said ‘I love you, too’.” Frances Martin: “But, Juanita, aren’t you getting John and Joe confused?” Juanita Williams: “Sure, I get John con- fused one night and Joe the next.” Maxine: “I wonder how 1 could encourage my brother in his work.” Elsie: “What does he do?” Maxine: “He’s building a bridge in Philpott.” Elsie: “That’s easy. Send him a cable.” Gray Jarrett: “That’s a queer pair of stockings you have on, Alton — one red and the other green.” Alton Purdy: “Yes, and I’ve another pair like it at home.” John Helms: “My partner and I are taking a trip through the desert next week. He’s taking along a gallon of whiskey for rattlesnake bites.” Mr. Merritt: “And what are you taking along?” John Helms: “Two rattlesnakes.” Celia Shanker: “Don’t you sailors have a special ship where you get your hair cut? A sort of floating barber shop?” Sailor: “No, there ain’t no such ships in our fleet.” Celia Shanker: “Then what are these clipper ships I’ve heard so much about?” An American film actress was applying for a passport. Paul (clerk): “Married?” Thelma (actress): “Occasionally.” Lorine Shropshire: “I found something very absorbing on your desk.” Johnnie (poet) (highly delighted): “Indeed! One of my poems, I presume.” Lorine Shropshire: “No, a piece of blotting paper.” Hazel Hundley: “Do you mean to say that John Helms spent a tidy sum on Elsie Metz last night?” Odessa Turner: “Yes, the dollar bill was folded six times, very neatly.” Howard White: “I think the fellow was right who said your head was a vacuum.” Dot Hamlin: “Oh, yeah? Well, that means nothing in my young life.” Elmead Turner: “Why are you eating with your knife?” Joel Fine: “My fork leaks.” Mr. Ausburne: “Son, I’m spanking you because I love you.” Johnnie: “I’d sure like to be big enough to return your love.” Robert Carter: “My lad, are you to be my caddie?” Paul Hollandsworth: “Yes, sir.” Robert: “And how are you at finding lost balls?” Paul: “Very good, sir.” Robert: “Well, look around and find one so we can start the game.” R. P. Scott: “Who is that man over there snapping his fingers?” Wasena: “That’s a deaf-mute with the hiccups.” Mabel Joyce: “That new farm-hand is terribly dumb.” Frances Martin: “How’s that?” Mabel Joyce: “He found some milk bottles in the grass and insisted he had found a cow’s nest.” EPILCetE THE TTAEE Cf ‘THE TIMBER TINTS” cr 1937 Expresses gratitude a?id thanks To sponsors , teachers , of every rank , xdnd advertisers in every town Who didn t greet us with a frown ; for the success of Timber Tints , Our gratitude we do not stint. ADS Bassett Furniture Industries, I nc . and Subsidiary Companies The World ' s Largest Manufacturers of Furniture ” BASSETT FURNITURE CO., BASSETT, VA. J. D. BASSETT MANUFACTURING CO., BASSETT, VA. BASSETT CHAIR CO., BASSETT, VA. BASSETT SUPERIOR LINES, INC., BASSETT, VA. W. M. BASSETT FURNITURE CORP. MARTINSVILLE, VA. Southern Sales Company BULOVA- ELGIN- OTHER STANDARD MAKES OF WATCHES SHEAFFER’S FOUNTAIN PENS STEWART-WARNER REFRIGERATORS PHILCO RADIOS, ETC. ORIGINALITY + INDIVIDUALITY = PERSONALITY Dial 2116 Teeny’s Beauty Parlor To High School Graduates Whatever you plan to do after grad- uation — whether you plan for college or business- — your mental development must continue. The National Business College is a distinc- tive, private school of professional grade. Day and evening courses prepare high school graduates for immediate earnings. Many graduates who have acquired experience are now presidents, vice-presidents, cashiers, sec- retaries, treasurers and controllers of large corporations — others are in successful ac- countancy practice. The selection of a commercial school for your business training is of vital importance to you. Write for beautifully illustrated cat- alog. National Business College Roanoke, Virginia Accredited by National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools. Bassett’s Style Center Always Showing What ' s New MAKE THIS STORE YOUR STORE One Low Price to All . . . Satisfaction Guaranteed with Each Purchase © THE HUB Bassett ' s Largest, Best Store Hundley Insurance Agency Insurance of All Kinds Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Largest Financial Institution in the World Not Best Because Biggest But Biggest Because Best R. B. BELTON, Rep. AVERETT COLLEGE Aim: The aim of Averett College, through its more than three-quarters of a century of continuous existence, has been to combine culture and refinement with practical education. Location: The college is located in the most beautiful residential district of Danville, a city rich in the traditions of Southern Virginia. Curriculum: In addition to the work leading to the B. A. and B. S. degrees, the college offers courses in music, art, ex- pression and dramatics, home economics, physical education, and commercial education. Activities: All sports and other ex- tracurricular activities ordinarily found in a college for women are available. It is the object of the college to provide opportunity for every student to parti- cipate in the activities of her choice. Academic Standing: The college is accredited by all important accrediting agencies, North and South. For further information address, President, Curtis V. Bishop, Averett College, Danville, Virginia. Joseph Spigel, Inc. Woman’s Specialty Shop ROANOKE, VIRGINIA “ Out-of-town shoppers favorite store ” Princess Coats and Suits Exclusive Here L. G. BALFOUR CO. ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Jezvelers Manufacturers of Class Rings, Pins, Commencement Invitations, Medals, Trophies, etc. W. B. ANDERSON 104 N. Seventh Street Richmond, Virginia District Representative COMPLIMENTS OF Stone Theater Roanoke ' s Only Complete Furriers 306 South Jefferson Street To the Se?iio? ' s Class of 1937 Use good taste in the selection of your clothes — no matter how much you spend on them — (we say it doesn’t take a great amount of money to dress well), for good taste is an admirable quality for success. If you are doubtful about the kind of clothes you need, then consult our ex- perienced salespeople, who will gladly help you. For your success will be our success. Young Men ' s Apparel, 5th Floor Young Mot ' s Furnishings, 1st Floor Young Women’s Apparel, 2d Floor Young Women ' s Shoes, 1st and 5th Floors SHHEiRONinus® ROANOKE, VIRGINIA In Roanoke It’s the Dunlap D UN LAP! Exclusively at Foreman ' s Thos. B. Stanley, President and Treasurer J. D. Bassett, Vice President C. V. Stanley, First Vice President J. W. Stanley, Vice President F. A. Stanley, Secretary Distinctive Fur?iiture Stanley Furniture Company INCORPORATED Manufacturers of Bedroom and Dining-Room FURNITURE AND CHAIRS iff PERMANENT EXHIBITS AMERICAN FURNITURE MART CHICAGO, ILLINOIS NEW YORK FURNITURE EXCHANGE NEW YORK CITY Shipping Point: Bassett, Va. Post Office: Stanley town, Va. The First National Bank BASSETT, VIRGINIA Lester Lumber Company, Inc. Serving the Public Since i8q6 WE REPRESENT AND DISTRIBUTE THE WORLD’S BEST AND MOST FAMOUS BUILDING MATERIAL Phone 2196 Rocky Mount Grocery and Milling- Company, Inc. IV hole sale Grocers and Merchant Millers Manufacturers of Farmer’s Delight, Franklin’s Favorite, Winner Self-Rising Flour BUYERS and SHIPPERS of GRAIN and FEED of ALL KINDS Telephone Number Ten ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA BEST WISHES from a firm which renders congenial service, mutually profitable to its patrons and itself COMPLIMENTS OF Weaver Mirror Company Mitchell Motor Co. ROCKY MOUNT, VA. SALES SERVICE BASSETT, VIRGINIA Richardson Electric Company DEALER IN FRIGIDAIRE ★ ★ ★ Air-Conditioning, Water Systems and Roofing If you are fond of nice clothes properly cleaned and pressed, see JEWELL McCUBBINS Agent for MACK-ELLIS COMPANY DANVILLE, VIRGINIA We Specialize in Cleaning and Blocking Knitted Suits BASSETT THEATER YOUR FRIEND Oak Grove Park Service Station Mountain Drug Co. INCORPORATED CAFE CABINS H. L. ROBERTSON, Reg. Pharmacist M. G. Stroop, Proprietor Prescription Druggist “A GOOD DRUG STORE IN A GOOD TOWN” ROXY Dial 2261 “ The DeLuxe Theatre ” BASSETT, VIRGINIA Martinsville, Virginia Bassett Dry Cleaning and Laundry Co. LAUNDERERS AND DRY CLEANERS Twelve Years Service in Bassett and Community REMEMBER Photographs Live Forever “With Courtesy and Service” + + + RIVERSIDE HOTEL W. W. Smith, Manager u A Home Away from Home ” STEAM HEAT HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BASSETT, VIRGINIA F. A. HERMAN Martinsville, Va. Gifts Books Hill Davis Motor Co. Stanleytown Transfer Pontiac Sales and Service Company, Inc. “ We repair all makes of cars ' ” 39 W. Main Street • Martinsville, Virginia Motor Transportation • ROSES „5, 10 and 25-Cent Store Stanleytown, Virginia School Supply Headquarters Martinsville, Virginia Co ngratu latio ns, Graduates! HILL MOTOR CO. DEE’S DRUG CO. STANDARD PRODUCTS ▲ ▲ ▲ A Drug Store With a Service Day Phone 2251 That Pleases Night Phone 2581 • YARDLEY’S AND WHITMAN’S LINES EXCLUSIVELY COMPLIMENTS OF E. J. BRAMMER’S Prescriptions First 5 and 10-Cent Store Phone 2871 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Valley Grocery Company REASONABLE PRICES Fresh Meats ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Telephone 2491 Elite Beauty Salon BASSETT, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF BASSETT CAFE NATHAN’S Dial 2351 Bassett ' s Best Department MR. and MRS. E. E. WILKERSON Store Proprietors Blue Ridge Hardware COMPLIMENTS OF and Supply Company Troxler Furniture Co. Incorporated Martinsville-Bassett + + + Manufacturers ' Representatives Virginia and Jobbers STONE MERCANTILE General Merchandise + + + Fresh Meats and Sea Foods MILL SUPPLIES Dial 2 51 — Store No. , North Bassett Dial 2781 — Store No. 2 , South Bassett J. T. TURNER FRESH MEATS Staple and Fancy Groceries STANLEYTOWN, VIRGINIA DEALERS IN BUILDING SUPPLIES MANUFACTURERS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL V. M. DRAPER Phone 2129 Ford and Depot Sts. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA The Kroger Grocery and Baking Co. 2240 SHENANDOAH AVE. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA N. R. Burroughs G. T. White Burroughs-White Chevrolet Sales INCORPORATED SALES SERVICE Fayette Street Dial 4160 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA USE TEXACO PRODUCTS LIGHTNING ACTION GASOLINE LONG LIFE MOTOR OILS W. W. Sale and H. C. Lester, Distributors Purebred Dairies J. M. Stone Son “ Safeguard Your Health with Our Pasteurized Dairy Products” Rakestraw’s Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Service and Quality Anywhere, Anytime “ The Place for Service ” R. F. D. No. 2 BASSETT, VIRGINIA 506-508 Center Avenue, N. W. + + + Byrd and Company Jewelers BUFORD RAKESTRAW Gifts That Last Dial 7309 Roanoke, Virginia MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Philpott Brothers Bassett Printing Co. The Printers Who Are Always Busy Manufacturers and Dealers in LUMBER AND CROSS TIES m General Merchandise and Country Products PUBLISHERS OF THE BASSETT JOURNAL North Bassett Motor Co. CHEVROLET Day, Dial 241 1 Night, Dial 2721 Sales and Service MARTINSVILLE BUSINESS COLLEGE Rooms 4 and 5, Burch Building A select private school for high school and college graduates. Only a limited number will be admitted. Each student receives careful and thorough individual training. Complete secretarial course guaranteed in one-half the time required in other schools. In addition to the usual commercial branches we offer a scientific course in Filing, also Monroe Calculating Machine, advantages not offered in all schools. Moderate charges. You are cordially invited to visit our school when convenient, or to write for full infor- mation to — W. B. LOVING, Director. “ The South ' s Leading Shorthand Expert ” We refer by Permission to Piedmont Trust Bank We Treat You the Whole Year CRAIG BASSETT GENERAL MERCHANDISE Meats — Groceries — Fruits Vegetables — Fresh Fish Phone 2211 Bassett, Virginia UNDERTAKERS Rimmer’s Mrs. J. M. Rimmer, Proprietor JEWELER MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Stultz Brothers Co. PLUMBERS AND TINNERS Keep on Hand All Kinds of Steam Fittings G. E. OIL FURNACES Dial 4261 Hot Water and Steam Heating a Spe- cialty - Special Attention Given Tin Roofing Out of Town Compliments of H. A. Ford Co., Inc. Tuggle Flower SHOP REAL ESTATE Ford Insurance Co., Inc. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Caldwell-Sites Co. BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS and GENERAL OFFICE OUTFITTERS School Supplies of All Kinds Sporting Goods for Every Sport ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Service Printing Co. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA OFFICE SUPPLIES Herring-Hall-Marvin Safes Royal Typewriters Dial 3241 Nellie Moran: “Say, have you noticed the smell in the library lately?” Marjorie Clark: “Oh, that’s nothing — just the dead silence they keep there.” Edward Varner: “Napoleon must have been quite a boy in his day.” Hope Leftwich: “Mebbe so, but he’s a bust now.” Jason Giles: “I guess, Virginia, you’ve gone out with worse-looking fellows than I am.” (No answer from the girl friend.) Jason Giles: “I say, Virginia, I guess you’ve gone out with worse-looking fellows than I am, haven’t you?” Virginia Grogan: “I heard you the first time. I was only trying to think.” Doners Bassett Mirror Company S. J. Haney M. E. Helms Astor Cafe Mrs. J. G. Spencer I. B. Fine W. M. Mitchell C. R. Titus Rocky Mount Drug Company Dr. E. N. Shockley Gilmore’s Boot Shop R. G. Atkins Men’s Shop Dr. D. L. Fleshman Little Jack Corner Shop Melvin Stone: “I like kisses with a smack to them.” Myrtle Hancock: “Yes, and that’s just what you will get if you try to kiss me.” Mr. Cooper: “Very well, but I s ill say your answer is about as clear as mud.” Hazel Stone: “Anyway, that covers the ground, doesn’t it, teacher?” Codell Jones: “All this talk about every kiss shortening a girl’s life. Why, I think every kiss a girl gets makes her an hour younger.” Jessie Williams: “Goodness! Then I don’t think I’m born yet.” Gray Jarrett: “I can see that I’m only a little pebble in your life.” Nellie Philpott: “That’s all. But I wish you were a little boulder.” Claude Shockley: “But, Bill, why don’t you like girls?” Bill Koger: “They’re too doggone biased.” Claude Shockley: “Biased?” Bill Koger: “Yes, biased. It’s bias this, and bias that, until I’m flat broke.” Autographs