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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1948 volume:

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA DIVISION OF EXTENSION EX LIBRIS This seal of Bassett High School was adopted in 1936. The wreath around the rim is to commemorate the tints from the various timbers used in Bassett’s furniture factories. The wheel at the center represents the wheels of industries which move Bassett forward. The eagle symbolizes loyalty and service to the native land. Above is the urn of knowledge which the school wishes to bestow on each student who enters her halls. THE 1948 TIMBER TINTS Published by the Seniors of Bassett High School Bassett, Virginia ' irgfniana lilM JUL 29 M9 CONTENTS Opening Section i- 5 Dedication 6-1 1 Those Behind the School 12 Faculty 13 Staff 14 Seniors 17-32 Ji-’niors 33-42 Sophomores 43-48 Freshmen 49-53 Sports 5 4-64 Other Activities and Clubs 65-75 Features 76-79 Senior Directory 80-81 Calendar 82 Our Boosters 83 Advertisements 84-135 New School 136 p of L ' jrar y ofVsi :: :::i Riiw’i i,riiond| VA [ 4 ] FOREWORD The purpose of the publication of Timber Tints 1948 is to help preserve for future enjoyment the happenings and traditions of Bassett High School. The school is so closely linked with the traditions and progress of the little city of Bassett that even the name Timber Tints grew out of her chief industry. Many trees grew on the Bassett estates, through which, in 1888, the Norfolk and Western Railway was given a right of way and a generous parcel of land for the site of the Bassett station. Almost all the best and most popular woods used in furniture were found around Bassett. There were, for instance, about sixty species of maple, twenty species of poplar and about three hundred species of oak. When a chair factory was built at Bassett in 1901 by Mr. J. D. Bassett, Sr., it was supplied with timber from these beautiful trees by sawmills on the nearby estates. At this time there was a one-room school, two stores and a single factory. Down through the ages this meager little factory has grown into many factories, so that in less than a half-century Henry County has within its borders one of the greatest furniture manufacturing organizations in the world. The tints from the timber used in the manufacturing of furniture are reflected in this little book, through the pupils. Here one sees more varying shades of personality than Bassett furniture shows in the varying tints of timber. The Bassett schools have hardly kept pace with the growth of the industries. It was not until 1915 that the present high school building was erected. In 1927, the increase in enrollment brought about the building of the Central Grammar School and Auditorium in the r ear of the high school. In 1937, Campbell Court Graded School was built. The present enrollment in Bassett High School is over 300. The students are drawn from the 8,000 population of Bassett and the dis- tricts of Reed Creek and Horsepasture. With the growth and expansion of the schools for the past eighteen years under the able management of Mr. E. Carl Hoover, the enrollment now exceeds the capacity of the building; therefore, a modern, up-to-date high school is in the process of erection. The 1948 Class preserves in Timber Tints the memories of the dear, old high school which will pass away with their graduation. Its walls, with falling plaster, are dear to each graduate, but with schools it is as with life: “New times demand nezv measures and nezv men; The zvorld advances and in time outgrozvs The laws that in our fathers ' days zvere best. Billy Brammer Editor [ 5 ] DEDICATED TO THE TOWN OF BASSETT And the Ideals for Which it Stands The aims of the Senior Class of 1948 are to pro- mote the ideals of Bassett and its institutions. Bassett schools stand for better education and advancement of all lines of truth. Bassett’s industries stand for work, honesty and progress. Bassett’s churches stand for the teaching of the Bible and Christian ideals. Bassett’s homes stand for building happiness and whole- some living. With the purpose of promoting these principles the Senior Class dedicates this little book to Bassett. [ 7 ] PRESENT SCHOOL BUILDINGS Abov ' e: The present high school building, erected in IQIS ' ‘Auditorium shown in the left rear Below: Campbell Court Graded School, erected in IQjy [ 8 ] BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES Above: I ' ieu’ of North Bassett Factory Below: I ' iew of Central Bassett Factory [ 9 ] SOME OF BASSETT’S CHURCHES 1 — Mount Hennan Chutch of the Brethern 4 — Riverview Piimitive Baptist 7 — Pocahontas Bassett Baptist 2 — Collinsville Midzvay Baptist 5 — Bassett Memorial Methodist 8 — Tabernacle Baptist [ 10 ] 3 — First Baptist Church 6 — Bassett Church of the Brethern 9 — Stanleytozvn Methodist SOME OF BASSETT’S HOMES View of Homes of the Following: 2 — Joe Philpott 5 — Mary C. Craig 8 — Nancy Spencer [ 11 ] I — Edd Jones 4 — Hon. T. B. Stanley 7 — J. T. Pegram 3 — Lucy Lee Brammer 6 — Pat Philpott 9 — Billy Brammer THOSE BEHIND THE SCHOOL Mr. j. Foster HoLLiFiEi-D Superintendent Henry County Schools Mr. George T. Burton Director of Instruction Henry County Miss Janie Jones Elementary Supervisor Henry County .Mr. E. Carl Hoover Principal Mrs. John P. McClellan Secretary Mr. J. D. Bassett, Jr. Ir. E. B. Lemons School Board Representative Assistant Principal and Coach Reed Creek District Mr. S. Roy Bryant Visiting Teacher Henry County Mrs. H. L. Robertson President of Parent-Teacher Association FACULTY Eunice AI. Lipscomb, B.S. Farmville State English, Mathematics Thelmagene Kessinger, B.S. Margaret B. Miller, B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Radford College Home Economics Mathematics Clara R. Xorvell, B.A. L ' niversity of Virginia English, Latin Mary Ellen Phibbs, B.A. Bridgewater College Spanish, Librarian Mrs. C. L. Woody, Jr., B.A. University of Richmond Biology, General Science Ethel J. Stone, B.A. Bridgewater College Radford College English, History Ruth A. Whitt, B.A. Radford College Music, Latin, Mathematics -Margaret Craig, B.A. Lynchburg College Social Studies Lelon Traylor, B.S. Western Kentucky State Teachers College Industrial Arts Fredricka Stone, B.S. Lynchburg College Radford College Physical Education Social Studies, English 1948 TIMBER TINTS STAFF ' I’op Row: Mason, Franklin, Gibbs, Collier, Jl’ray, Seay, Bennett, Hundley, Duggins, Messer, Hall, Byrd, S. Webb, Scott, Norton, Setzer, E. Martin Second Row: Bozvman, Curry, Jl’hitt, Peters, Robinson, D. Martin, Dodson, Whitlock, Cahill, Amos, G. Stone, Adams, Smith, E. Thomasson, Buckner, horvell, JlAll I ' niRU Row: J. Thomasson, Snead, J. Fhilpott, 1 . Stone, L. Stone, Hancock, D. Stone, B. Brammer, L. Brammer, Mernman , IF right, P. IF ebb, Craig Bottom Row: C. Stone, Jessee, Jones, Hylton, Eggleston, Pegram, Marsh, Draper, Lawson, Daniel OFFICERS Billy Brammer Dorothy Stone Garnett Hancock. . Wayne Bowman Mary C. Craig Lucy L. Brammer I Phyllis Webb Jimmy Thomasson Leland Stone Elizabeth Merriman Conley Stone ' iRGiNiA Stone 1 IsoLA Peters Rachel Snead l Da td Daniel Ruby Smith Joe Philpott, Chairman Christine Wright, Chairman Eugene Martin Joyce Norton Dorothy Setzer .Miss Clara Norvell ] Miss Ruth Whitt Editor Associate Editor Business Manager Associate Manager Pii ture Editors Sport Editors Art Editor Humor Editors Feature Editors Calendar Editors Typist . . Advertising Committee . . .Circulation Committee . . Junior Representative Sophomore Representative Freshman Representative Advisors [ 14 ] CLASSES {Senior Class Meeting, Officers Facing) — li’hitt, Collier, Snead, Jones, Stone, Marsh, Norvell SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Edd Jones iRGiNiA Stone Marie Collier Rachel Snead F. E. NIarsh M iss Clara Norvell i Miss Ruth W hitt [ President . . . Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Sponsors Flower: Red and JJ’hite Roses Colors: Red and Silver Frees: Red and Silver Maples Daily Watchword: “I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do, or any kindness that I can show any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” [ 16 ] SENIORS Roy Lynwood Adams A winsome smile and The mischief of a hoy; Together with good nature Make up our Roy. Wayne St. Clair Bowman Talent and ability, needed to excel Are If ' ay lie ' s if he applies them well. Otis David Amos wish I may, I wish I might Make school day into joyous night. Billy Milton Brammer That Billy has the ability to lead well; A look at his record as leader will tell. Ruth Virginia Bennett ITith a genial manner and a winsome zvay. She lightens our burdens every day. Llicy Lee Brammer Peppy, frolicsome, and siveet. She ' s got a smile that ' s hard to beat. “ Kilroy ' Oddis ' ‘ ' Ruthie’ “ Tan us” Puny” “Cutie” [ 17 ] SENIORS Olga Knmi Buckner ' r:viuklin eyes and shiny black hair — A look from Olga brings him there! Marie Emmeline Collier Neat, zvell-groomed, dainty and slight: Marie ' s our streamlined girl in height. Mildred I‘ ' arle Byrd Mixing quiet fun with loyalty true. She ' s a grand sport and student, too. Mary Campbell Craig She ' s dignified, studious, fun loving, too; To her Alma Mater she ' ll always be true. Jesse Daniel Cahill Never too sad, never too gay, Cahill measures up just that zvay. Hazel Marie Curry She ' s quiet and courteous; she often smiles; To see her someone would walk for miles. Enid Earle Casey Ree Camel Poochie” [ 18 ] SENIORS David Lynwood Daniel He ' s not a genius; he ' s not even great. Rut he will make his mark; iust wait! Aubrey Norman Dodson flirting and flattery are right in his line; lie knows no better way of spending his time. Hugh Dyer Draper K ' hy should one be in school on time ' ! Young folk should sleep till quarter past nine. Virginia Lee Duggins ' Ferry Rives Eggleston Elizabeth Arabelle Franklin Her conversation is witty and bright If you knew her — you ' d agree, all right. Life is a carefree game to play; He makes his fun wh He going h is way. She ' s as sweet and dainty as a dove; Her sparkling eyes will win your love. ' Charlie” “Red” “Crip” “Jinks” “Cr “ Libby” [ 19 ] SENIORS Dorothy Mae Gibbs A very happy girl, zve call her “Dot ; She ' s rather sensible, zee like her a lot. Ena Fern Hall “Silence is golden, one hears people say; Then Ena applies this rule every day. Gloria Garnett Hancock Kind words and sweet thoughts, a natural asset. Combined with efficiency, make up Garnett. Eunice Geraldine Hundley Unassuming and happy- go-lucky, Gerry is determined and rather plucky. Irving Luther Hylton, Jr. In class work and athletics he ' s not a star, But as an all-round man he ' s sure to go far. Alton Eugene Jessee I ' eteran Gene holds a place unique in this class, lie ' s the only one who ' s married a lass. [ 20 ] SENIORS Edward Philpott Jones Our president ' s a boy everyone knows. He will he popular wherever he goes. Floyd Earl Marsh, Jr. F. E. is an intelligent chap indeed; Everyone knows that he is slated to succeed. Clyde Achers Lawson He ' s a little shy, but not u’ith the girls; lie often wins them with the balls he whirls. Dewey Levy Martin Dewey is a steady, dependable lad. He ' s neither fussy nor very had. Charlotte Pendleton Love Love and a zvedding ring — a line that zvorks; We hope that for Charlotte no sorrow lurks. Sarah Elizabeth Mason Elizabeth, our blond, who is witty and gay. Is very slow-tempered, we all can say. ' Edd “Snoop “ Lotte “Feet “ Levy “ Tootsie [21 ] SENIORS Mary Elizabeth Merriman Emily Ruth Messer J cheerful heart, a cheerful smile, A charm of friendship all the while. E mily is a girl we ' re proud to know; She ' s sweet and jolly with an outward glow. John Thomas Pegram lie is little, but he is wise; He is a corker for his size. Emma Isola Peters She knows how to work and to play; How to be serious, pleasant and gay. Joe Curtis Philpott On football grid and on basketball court. In fact, any place he is a splendid sport. Mary Patricia Philpott She is a popular girl, full of fun. Her jovial manner many friends has won. “Lib” “Mess” “ Smokey” “Sola” “Joe” “Pat” [ 22 ] SENIORS Esther Lorene Roberson With cheerful laugh and sparkling eye, Lorene speaks to all as she passes hy. Ruby Frances Smith One who is loyal, sincere and true; A friend to all and never blue. Mildred Jeanne Scott IF hale ' er she undertakes she does with speed; You should look at The ads she brought to our need. Rachel Victoria Snead Energy enough for a dozen or more; This charming sweet lass IS one we adore. Thelma Geraldine Seay Thelma is a fine girl, very sweet, too. Attractive and neat, steady and true. Dorothy ' irginia Stone Never too busy to lend a hand. Always modest, a friend that ' s grand. [ 23 ] SENIORS James Conley Stone He ' s a real Romeo zvho has a Juliet: A mathematical brain will zvin her yet. Gordon Elliott Stone He ' s laughing, witty, athletic, too. irithout Gordon what would we do? Virginia Elizabeth Stone She ' s petite, blonde, gentle and sweet — A nice combination, and hard to beat. Wilbert Leland Stone This is a fellow who ' ll some day go far; His ability to draw is ' way above par. Elsie Bryant Thomasson She has winning ways and an active brain; That Elsie will win her way is very plain. James Marshall Thomasson A better student is hard to find; Rivers of knowledge pass through his mind. Snake Gord “ Shorty” Link” “Thommy” Jimmy” [ 24 ] SENIORS Curtis Roma Wall lie ' s patient, energetic and ready to serve, Has determination and a touch of reserve. Carlene Sue Webb A pleasant smile and a heart of gold, The highest ideals she doth uphold. Phyllis Jean Webb Her voice is low; her intentions sweet; She ' s gentle, dainty, and petite. Lemuel Edgar Whitlock Cheerful, jolly, reserved and kind, A boy like Edgar is hard to find. Nell Evelyn Wray Her manners are fine, and her outlook is gay; It would certainly be nice to find more that way. Christine Dovie W ' rigiit U’hy should she he serious and coy. When laughter fills her life with joy ' ' ' Phil “ Sleepy ' Ev Chris ' LOOKING BACKWARD The lawyer is puzzled about a case brought to him. He begins looking through his library in search of reference books. As he draws out several law books, his attention is attracted to four bright books in the corner — they are his high school year books of long ago — Timber Tints, ’ 5, ’ 6, ’47 and 48. The law case is forgotten. He takes the four books and seats himself comfortably in his armchair. He turns the books over fondly and, finally, opens Timber Tints, ' 4 . He looks across the years and sees many things of his half-forgotten youth. The memories dance across his brain and play their parts again. He lights his pipe and gives himself up to the enjoyment of the scenes. He sees a group of about seventy-five freshmen walking up the long steps and through the friendly doors of dear old Bassett High. There are Mrs. Divers, Misses Lipscomb and Pace greeting them. Ts, the freshmen are being divided into sections and several are scrambling to get into the group with their chums. Soon each is adjust ed and happy with his classmates. At times the sections are meeting together with Alarie Collier as class president. They are at one time voting on class colors, flowers and motto; at another they are planning a party. Once they are all together at a picnic at the ball park. The lawyer sees himself running in the games and enjoying the good food. In the spring, he is out for May Day; he is wdnding the May Pole and watching the crowning of the queen. I’he lawyer is happy in being a school boy again, moving to classes, listening to Mr. Hoover over the sound system, hobnobbing through the halls and stopping at the drug- stores for a coke and a chat with his schoolmates. He joyfully ' turns to Timber Tints, ’ 6, and glances through the pictures of his class- mates. Seven fellow students and Mrs. Divers are missing; there are only sixty-nine of the sophomores with the sponsors. Misses Lipscomb and Pace. He is soon at the class meeting where Garnett Hancock presides while “Smokey” Pegram takes notes. The class is entering into more activities — some are selling magazines in the magazine cam- paign ' many are busy in athletic games. Seven of the sophomore boys, including himself, are on the Boys’ arsity Basketball Team and two of the girls are on the Girls’ Varsity. The lawyer is taking part in a basketball game again in the gymnasium; he feels the thrills as he puts the ball in the basket and hears the cheers! In the spring, he is on the baseball diamond enjoying, wdth several of his classmates, many exciting games. As he turns to Timber Tints, ’47, he notes only sixty-one returning as juniors in the fall of ’46; among them Edd Jones, back from the service in the Lh S. Navy. As they move to their classes, they are greeted by several new faculty members: Misses Thel- magene Kessinger and Mary Elizabeth Bassett and Coach Lemons. At the first class meeting the class elects “Smokey” Pegram, president; Sue Webb, vice president; Pat Philpott, treasurer, and Hugh Draper, secretary. Football for the first time is the active game of the fall season. Coach Lemons is leading thirteen of the junior class in the squad to the football field. How hard they do play! What a fight they give their opponents at home and abroad, though they win only two victories against five defeats! As the lawyer, so engrossed, turns the pages of Timber Tints, ’46, he sees the girls in blue and white throwing basketball goals in the gymnasium; six of them are his class- mates. A little later he is among the seven from his class on the Boys’ Varsity, who are putting up a brave fight for the game. He hears the shouts of the cheerleaders, and the voices of his classmates, Mary Campbell, Pat, Lucy Lee and Emily, rise above the others with “Rah! Rah! Rah! Bengals!” d’he lawyer comes back to earth again as he sees twelve studious members of his class join the Beta Club. He sighs, then laughs, as he says, “I could have been a Beta member, too, if I had not been so mischievous. But the fun I had at Bassett High was great!” Not only does he see his class busy in Beta Club work, but on the Bell staff, in the Student Council, the Dramatic Club, the Literary Society, the Pep Squad and other activities. Leland Stone wins the county prize for his drawing, “Lena the Hyena.” He [ 26 ] i LOOKING BACKWARD pauses; he is listening to the Glee Club under Miss Whitt’s direction giving the Christmas Cantata, “Gloria Excelsis.” . . He sees Mary Campbell at the piano and recognizes the voices of his classmates, Phyllis, Rachel, Lucy Lee, Sue and Olga, as they join in the chorus. Again it is spring, the juniors are planning the banquet for the seniors. The lawyer is living over the long hours in preparation for this important event. The juniors are at Riverside Hotel decorating the dining room. The event of May g, 1947, is at hand! There are the gorgeous flowers, the gay-colored streamers of the May Pole, the delightful food, the music, laughter and song! Fred Shropshire and Betty Howell are being crowned king and queen. After the banquet, there is the dance and the merry-making! It is June and the juniors’ hearts are beating as they receive their report cards which pronounce them seniors. They part for the summer, but the school draws a number of them together when fifteen join the party with Air. Hoover in August when they go to Williamsburg to see “The Common Glory.” The lawyer now opens Timber Tints, ’48, and notes the faces of those who have merited the name of seniors. What a glorious class! Fifty-four, the largest in the history of Bassett High at this time! Several faces are missing, but two old friends join them — Gene Jessee from service in the U. S. Army and Jesse Cahill, transferred from Rocky Mount. New sponsors, Misses Norvell and Whitt, greet the class. The class is soon busy planning the year book. Groups are out for advertisements in October. Gee! it is fun. Trips to Alartinsville with Air. Hoover and Aliss Whitt; to Danville with Aliss Norvell; to Roanoke with Coach Lemons and to the stores in Bassett in twos! The class hears Air. Hoover praising them on the splendid success in financing their year book. Soon come days for measuring for caps and gowns, ordering invitations and securing rings — all happy days. Football engages the attention in the fall, but the rain pours during many games; several boys get skinned and Curtis Wall is taken to the hospital with a broken arm. The lawyer enjoys again the visit with a group to Wall, who welcomes them with their fruit and flowers. Other activities move fast across the lawyer’s mind: The visit to the Marshall-Field Mills; the senior home-room party at Christmas and the Senior Day at Fieldale when more than half the class sign for college work. Exciting basketball games engage his attention; he recalls the hard fights of the Varsity Team, of which seven were seniors; he is with them when they play their last game. He rejoices that the Junior Varsity enters the tournament and brings home one cup for Bassett High. In March, the annual is rushed to press on the very day that the county contests of the Virginia High School League occur at Fieldale and Alartinsville. He is with six others of his class in the debate. He understands why he has become a lawyer as he sees himself arguing. Five of his classmates are trying for honors in spelling, and six are pre- senting the play, “Submerged.” He is sorry he can’t be with all of them. Easter passes and he is at Riverside Hotel at the senior banquet given by the juniors. He enjoys the gaiety, feasting and color again. Later he is helping put over the senior play, “Busy as a Beaver,” to an appreciative audience. Then comes several parties — one by the seniors for the bride-to-be, Miss Ruth Whitt; another by Sue Webb in her front yard where they roast weiners. What fun! Lo! he hears music; the seniors are marching down a church aisle; Dr. Hank is giving them good advice in a baccalaureate sermon. He sees another large crowd of parents and friends; the seniors are in the high school auditorium; Mary Campbell Craig is giving the salutatory address; the lawyer is bowing as he receives the precious diploma from Air. E. C. Hoover; he hears the low tones of Dorothy Stone as she delivers the valedictory. Then, there are tears in the midst of things. Is it a dream.? He rouses himself and he is sitting in his office with Timber Tints near him. He yawns and comes back to reality. It is too late for the law case. He takes his hat, and as he goes out, he says, “How I would love to see my classmates at old Bassett High again!” Terry Eggleston [ 27 ] SENIOR CLASS PLAY BASSETT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Friday, April 30, 1948, at 8:00 p. m. “BUSY AS A BEAVER” (Three-Act Comedy by Russell Drake) CHARACTERS Gaxlord Clayton in the real estate business Donna Clayton, his frivolous wife Judy Clayton, their pretty young daughter Prescott Clayton, their studious son Tillie, the Clayton ' s maid Polly Clayton (Aunt Polly), Gaylord’s wealthy sister Agatha Cornwall, who has her eyes cast in Prescott’s direction Phelps IVebb, who is always as busy as a beaver Bedelia Shannon, from the agency Miriam Day, who embarks on a new adventure Mrs. Josephine Ripley, who wants to buy a house Lynn Fuller, Aunt Polly’s efficient secretary Herbert Hawson, a wealthy business man F. E. Marsh . . . Garnett Hancock Mary Campbell Craig Hugh Draper Sue Webb Marie Collier Elsie Thomasson J- T. Pegram . . .Lucy Lee Brammer . Elizabeth Franklin Dorothy Gibbs Olga Buckner Terry Eggleston DIRECTORS Play Miss Thelmagene Kessinger Stage Miss Margaret Craig Announcer Phyllis Webb COMMITTEES Publicity Phyllis Webb, Chairman Roy Adams Edgar Whitlock Stage Edd Jones, Manager Mildred Byrd Dewey Martin Properties Thelma Seay, Chairman Virginia Stone Curtis Wall Costumes Rachel Snead, Chairman Emily Ruth Messer Ruth Bennett Lorene Robinson Wayne Bowman Billy Brammer Programs Leland Stone, Chairman Gordon Stone Door Elizabeth Mason Ushers Ena Hall, Chairman Virginia Lee Duggins Patricia Philpott Prompters Elizabeth Merriman Joe Philpott “Busy as a Beaver” was a smash hit and no fooling! The audience howled with glee at this top-drawer comedy. Many congratulations were extended Class ’48 and the direc- tors, Misses Thelmagene Kessinger and Margaret Craig for putting over such an enjoyable play. With all due respect to previous senior plays, this performance of “ Busy as a Beaver” was pronounced the best yet. IsoLA Peters Hazel Curry Geraldine Hundley [ 28 ] CLASS SONG OH, BASSETT HIGH ! Tune — The Blue and the Gold (Daleville College Song) Commencement time is here again; We’ll leave you soon with bitter sighs; We’ll go along in the fields of life, Carrying fond memories of you. Now is the time we must say good-bye; We’ll hate to leave our teachers dear; We’ll miss our friends and classmates, too, Thinking of Bassett High. Chorus Bassett High School with your blue and white, We will always be so proud of you. Now and evermore, we will love you so, O Bassett High! Wayne Bowma n Emily Ruth Messer [ 29 ] COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF Bassett High School BACCALAUREATE SERVICES First Baptist Church Sunday, June 6, 1948, 8:00 P. AI. Processional — “Lead On, O King Eternal”. Invocation Hymn — “Crown Him with Many Crowns . Announcements Scripture “The Lord’s Prayer” Glee Club Sermon Benediction Recessional — “Pomp and Circumstance”. . Henry Smart Rev. W. J. Yeaman Congregation Mr. E. C. Hoover, Principal Mallotte Rev. P. M. Hank Rev. Guy Wampler Elgar GRADUATION EXERCISES High School Auditorium June 7, 1948, 8;oo P. M. Processional — “ Piean to Spring” Verdi Invocation Rev. J. R. Johnson THE WORLD IS OURS IF WE HAVE EDLTWTION Mary Campbell Craig, Salutatorian “Twilight” Anton Rubinstein Glee Club THE WORld) IS OURS IF WE HAVE FRIENDSHIP Sue Webb THE WORLD IS OURS IF WE HAVE VISION Evalyn Wray “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” Noble Cain Glee Club THE WORLD IS OURS IF WE HAVE FAITH. .Dorothy Stone, Valedictorian Presentation of Gifts Edward Jones, President of Class ’48 Presentation of Awards Mr. E. B. Lemons, Assistant Principal Delivery of Diplomas Mr. E. Carl Hoover, Principal “O Bassett High!” Wayne Bowman [ Emily Ruth Messer Senior Class Benediction Rev. Garnet Phibbs [ 30 ] NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN Top Row: Virginia High School League Representatives in County Contest: i - Submerged ' ' Hilton, J. Philpolt, C. Stone, F. Marsh, Howard, Pegram, Jesse, l Spelling: Buckner, Roberson, J. Thomasson, winner; R. Smith, S. ll ' ebb. — Debaters- Affirma- tive Winners: Adams, Bowman, Craig; Negative Winners: P. IVebb, B. Brammer, Eggleston Second Row: i I eterans Jesse and Jones. 2 — Sponsors Norvell and JFhitt. 3 — Air. and Mrs. Hoover and Frazier. 4 — I ' aledictorian D. Stone and Salutatorian M. C. Craig Third Row: i L. L. Brammer and G. Stone {Rev. Johnson in background). 2 — Rhodes and Thomasson. 3 — The Gibbs sisters Fourth Row: i — Mason and Curry. 2 — Snead, Hylton and Messer, gossiping. 3 — Two oj a kind — Marsh and Eggleston SENIORS HAVE FUN F eft to Kight; i Draper, the Philpotts and Hilton watching game. 2 — Scott and Lemons, happy on return from a winning game. 3 — “Dash.” 4 — Monogram Initiation; B. Jones, Hall, Jl’all, Arendall, Dodson, Schwartz, L. Stone. John Philpott, Joyce, Lemons, Collier, Hylton, Love, Bennett. Setzer. 5 — Pep I ally: Collier, Mason, Bennett, Snead, Seay. Giles, Byrd, Smith. Jl ' ray, Duggins. 6 — During Game: Marsh, Fall, Brammer, Bowman. 7 — Farmer Comes to Town: L. Stone. 8 — IMe Acrobat, Dewey. 9 — Eskimos: Jones and Hylton. 10 — JFho gets the weiner. Peg or Pat? 1 1 — “ Ya-h, Yah!” l ebb, Snead, Buckner. 12 — Jl ho’s crazier, Joe or “ Smokey”? [ 32 ] IFoody, Howard, Franklin, Philpott, Martin, Stone JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Eugene Martin Marshall Franklin. . Bill Howard John Philpott, Jr.. . . Miss Ethel J. Stone Mrs. C. L. Woody, Jr. President Vice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Sponsors Colors: Blue and White Flower: Carnation Tree: Mahogany NIotto: “ They conquer who believe they can’’’’ Through the doors of Bassett High School, September 6, 1945, strolled a group of ninety-four trembling freshmen. They had as their home-room sponsors, Miss Ethel Stone, Mrs. Garnett Phibbs, and Mr. Lelon Traylor, who proved excellent guides to those so young and timid. The class soon be- came active in school work, clubs and athletics. Peggy Smith was president for the freshman year. The class felt honored when Barbara Shelton won the beauty contest in the spring. Nancy Page McCray was runner-up in this contest. Eighty-four of this class returned September 6, 1946, as sophomores. Misses Miller and Kes- singer were sponsors. The president for this year was Frances Fulcher. Again the class was honored when Phyllis Young was crowned “Miss Bassett, 1947.” In the Queen’s Court of six, there were three sophomores. In the athletic sports several boys and girls received letters. In September, 1947, only sixty-seven returned as juniors. This year Nancy Page McCray won th ird prize in the Henry County Wild Life Essay Contest. Nancy Carol Helms represented Bassett High School in oratory and Naomi Thacker in poetry reading at the Virginia High School League Contest at Fieldale in Alarch. [33 ] JUNIORS Rosa Belle Adkins “A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage” Claudine Eloise Agee “The race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong” Cabell Yancey Arendall “I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy” Frances Dorothlene Bennett “Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment” Eunice Mae Boothe “I have a heart with room for every joy” Virginia Colleen Bratton “Music is the universal languageof all mankind ” Martha Ann Clark “My heart is ever at your service” Clarence Wayne Dodson “Silence is the mother of truth” Norman Elmer Dodson “Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food” James Earl Draper “One good turn deserves another” [ 34 ] JUNIORS Nancy Lee Foley “A tender heart; a will inflexible” Frances Aileen Franklin “The Lord gets His best soldiers out of the highland of affection” Douglas Marshall Franklin “Talent is that which is in man’s power” Teddy Ray Franklin “Wit now and then, struck smartly, shows a spark” Florence Lee Frye “To receive honestly is the best thanks for a good thing” Willie Richard Frye “Too low they build who build beneath the stars ” Frances Ethel Fulcher “Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy” Frances Gibbs “Charity is a virtue of the heart and not of the hands” Alice AIae Giles “The sweetest noise on earth, a woman’s tongue” Morris Junior Hall “ i find we are growing serious, and then we are in great danger of being dull” [35 ] JUNIORS Ethel Marie Haynes “ I’oo fair to worship, too divine to love” Nancy Carroll Helms “ Falling in love with love, is like make believe ” Riiby Estelle Hollandsworth “If you would be loved, love and be lovable” William E. Howard, Jr. “Man has his will — but woman has her way” Virginia Aileen Ingram “ Speech is great; but silence is greater ” James Curtis Johnson “A short saying often contains much wisdom” Betty Jane Jones “Reproof on her lips but a smile in her eye” Benjamin Norman Joyce “Learn to live and live to learn” Elizabeth Ann Land “An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow” Douglas Blanford Roger “ ’Tis woman, woman rules us still” [ 36 ] JUNIORS Peggy Mae Marsh “To be loved is all I need, and whom I love I love indeed ” Bonnie Louise Martin “Forsake not an old friend, for a new is not comparable to her” Robert J. Martin “A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance” Eugene Mayer Martin “Why take life too seriously? You’ll never get out of it alive” Iris Phoebe Mason “The very substance of the ambitious is merely the shadow of a dream” Barbara Juanita McCraw “That load becomes light that is cheerfully borne” Nancy Page McCray “She’s fair, divinely fair, fit love for gods” Joe Richard Meadors “I am a part of all that I have met” Malcolm Acquila Moore “Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius” [37 ] Iris Opaline Moran “ Her smile is worth a million dollars but doesn’t cost a cent” JUNIORS Joy Etta Nolen “Friendship is love without his wings” Charlie R. Peters, Jr. “The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another” John Davis Philpott, Jr. “The greatest men may ask a foolish question now and then ” Lucy Elizabeth Prillaman “Her friendship is love” Alton Wythe Prillaman “The mildest manner, the gentlest heart” William Renn “Remember me when I am gone away” LJldine Ethel Roberson “Beauty strikes the sight; merit wins the soul” Elizabeth Juanita Scott “A cheerful look makes a dish a treat” Thomas B. Setzer, Jr. “The wisest man the world e’er saw; He dearly loved the lassies all” [ 38 ] Frances Alene Shelton “Alost people would succeed with small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions ” JUNIORS Barbara Jean Shelton “Ambition is no cure for love” Russell G. Shropshire “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none” Della Catherine Sink “To bear is to conquer our fate” Lucille Delois Smith “No man or woman was ever wise by chance” Peggy Ann Smith “She moves as a goddess, looks as a queen” Frances Carolyn Spencer “Beauty is truth; truth, beauty” Nancy Madeline Spencer “God giveth speech to all; song to few” Lessie Odell Stanley “What God has joined together let no man put asunder” Mary Betty Stone “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” Henry Elliston Stone “The only way to have a friend is to be one” [ 39 ] JUNIORS Betty Jean Taylor “Keep thy friendship under thy own life’s key” Naomi Corinne Thacker “Grace was with her, Heaven in her eyes” John Lewis Thomasson “He conquers twice who conquers himself in victory” Phyllis Aii.een Turner “Gentle in speech, beneficent in mind” Teeny Turner “We prize books, and they prize them most who are themselves wiser” Leon ard Thomas Wood “Rise for the day is passing” Pauline Nell Wright “Thoughtless of beauty, she was beauty’s self” Phyllis Marie Young “Worth, courage, honor, these indeed your sub- stances and birthright are” I 40 J JUNIOR SNAPSHOTS i — V. C. L. Latin Tournament: McCray and D. Sio}ie. 2 — V. H. S. L. Readers: Collier, unnner; Case and Thacker, 3 — Wild Life Essay: McCray, local and county winner, McCraw, local winner. 4 — V. H. S. L. — Orator: Helms, winner. 5 — Hollandsworth, Howard and Hill. 6 — Meador ' s jalopy . 7 — A jolly bunch — Juanita Scoti, Giles, F. Stone and B. F. Jones, 8 — Hen Party: Franklin, Sink, Boothe, Thacker, Curry and E. Thomasson. 9 — Watching Them Off: Prillamayi, Sharpe, McDonald, Webb, B. Martin, Arendall and T. Martin. 10 — Saucy Prillaman. 11 — Watch your step, Land! 12 — Star forward Juanita Scott. 13 — Smiling Phoebe. 14 — Out for Practice: Arendall and J. Thomasson. [ 41 ] GOOD TIMES l--Cibhs in practice. 2 — Love. Bennett. Collier watching “Nita Scott initiate Hylton. 3 — Moore takes it easy, i— Giles crowns Freddie. 5 — Lemons tback) laughs at mamma ' s babies — Jones, Scott, Swartz and Collier— being initiated. 6 — Snowballed Shelton. 1— Smith sisters. 8 — Happy juniors — Hollands- worth, McCraw, Scott, .McCray and Young. 9 — School is out for Kessinger [ 42 ] M Mason, Miller, JVebh, Norton, Phibbs, Howell SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Joyce Norton Bobby Webb : Ruth Howell Ralph Mason Miss Margaret Miller 1 Mrs. Mary E. Phibbs Colors: Green and Gold Flower: Pink Carnation Tree: JValnut Motto: “ To be seen rather than heard ' In September, 1947, this class became sophomores with an enrollment of eighty members. There has been active work by many students. The greatest ambition of the individual student has been to make a commendable record so they can become members of the Beta Club in the junior year. Many students have entered the activities of the year. Three made the Junior Varsity Basket- ball Team and George Wade made the Varsity; four were cheerleaders and twelve won monograms in sports. Paul Wampler and Rhona Weinstein were the repre- sentatives of Latin I in the Virginia Classical Association Tournament at Dan- ville in April, and Ellis Stone represented the school in the Virginia High School League Oratorical Contest at Fieldale in March. .... President Vice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Sponsors [ 43 ] SOPHOMORES First Row: Rebecca Adams, Geneva Arrington, Juanita Bennett, Margaret Byrd, Nancy Byrd Second Row: Pearlie Cassady, Thelma Cassady, Nancy Dodson, Ray Edmunds, Louise Foster ' I’liiRD Row: Edith Fulcher, Tommy Gibbs, June Grogan, Annabel Gusler, James Haley Fourth Row: Allen Hall, Harold Haynes, Betty Helms, Jessie Hill, Eugene Hodges [ 44 ] SOPHOMORES Ferst Row: Ruth Howell, Darrow Jarrett, Annie Mae Johnson, Junior Jones, Nellie Joyce Second Row: Francis Koger, Junior Lawson, Douglas Martin, Nancy Martin, Thomas Martin Third Row: Ralph Mason, Ida Lee Meade, Mary June Moore, Polly Moore, Keever Mullins Fourth Row: Douglas Myers, Billy McDonald, Ralph Nash, Myrtle Nolen, Joyce Norton [ 45 ] SOPHOMORES I ' lRST Row: Mary Pedigo, Curtis Pilson, Bobby Prillaman, Opal Roberson, Ronald Ross Second Row: Harold Scarborough, Frances Schwartz, J. D. Sebastian, Betty Ann Shelton, Frances Shelton Third Row: Romaine Simpson, Ethaline Sink, Betsy Smith, Rachel Spencer, Yancey Stafford Fourth Row: Burin Stone, Doretha Stone, Ellis Stone, Mary Ruth Stone, Robert Stout [ 46 ] SOPHOMORES First Row: . E. Swain, Peggy Thomasson, Larry Thomasson, Mary Ann Thomason, Frank Turner Second Row: June Turner, Bobby Vernon, George JVade, Stella JFalthall, Paul JVampler Third Row: Myrtle Watkins, Gene Webb, Bobby Webb, Rhona Weinstein, Edna JVood Fourth Row: Margaret Woolwine [ 47 ] SOPH SNAPSHOTS 1 r.,. , ; Toi ' Row: - Gibhs, orlon and Franklin. 1 — Catch him, sisters — Adatns, Philpott. Gusler, Vei}istein and Moore. 3 — Resting after Physical Ed — Smith, Shelton, Kirby and Joyce SiccuND Row: 1- -A happy pair — Watle and Hoivell. 2 — Studying on the swinging bridge. 3 — Eligible bachelors — Swain. Mullins and Martin Third Row: 1 — Wampler and Weinstein preparing to win Latin Tournament. 2 — E. Stone thinking over his speech for V. H. S. L. Contest. 3 — G. Webb does a stunt. 4 — Sue and Bobby Webb take it easy Fourih Row: -—Hill enjoying wilder. 2 — Watching Bassett win. 3 — Scouts off for a trip — G. Webb, B. Martin, T. Marlin, Prillaman and Sharpe [48 j THE CAMERA CATCHES A FEW RATS I — Whillow and Hudson. 2 — L. Koger and L. Jefferson. 3 — McGhee and Hatcher. 4 — Peggy Philfott and niece at home. 5— Play ball! Haley, Frye and Sharpe. 6 — Scout Day — Sharpe, Prillaman, Arrington and McAlexander . 7 — Doris Young and sister out for an airing. 8 — Setzer. freshman president. 9 — L. Koger. 10 — Bassett i?i winter. 11 — Morayi on bike. 12 and 13 — Acrobats — Whitlock, Sigman, Webb and Prillaman. 14 — Chums — Hall and .Austin. 15 and 16 — Ready for May Day — A. Jefferson, Meade and Hall [ 49 ] Stone, IlaH, Setzer, Turner, Young, Lipscomb, Craig FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Dorothy Setzer President Bobby Ray Young Vice President Lucille Hall Secretary Violet Turner Treasurer Miss Eunice Lipscomb i Miss Frederika Stone ! Sponsors Miss Margaret Craig Colors: Green and White Flower: Lilac Tree: Oak Motto: “.• zvinner never quits, and a quitter never zvins’’ The freshman class, composed of 125 members, began its high school career September 3, 1947. Many of the class went out for sports and club activities. Those who received letters in basketball were Bobby Ray Young, Walter Hudson, Anton Gibbs, Everette Whitlow, Lucille Hall, Mary B. Williams and Cleo Agee. Those active in the Dramatic Club were Doris Jean Young, Peggy Philpott, and Violet Turner. The home-room representatives on the Student Council were Cleo Agee, Dorothy Setzer and Elmer Hall. Denis Case represented the school in reading at the Virginia High School League Contests in March. [ 50 ] FRESHMEN David Adams Louise Adams Cleo Agee Frank Amos Geneva Ashworth Mary Jane Austin Kathleen Belcher Lorena Bennett Delois Boyd Hilda Bradner Clara Bryant Claudine Bryant Billy Byrd Inza Cannaday C itRTis Carter Gary Lee Carter Dennis Case Dorothy Cassady Jean Curry Henry Dalton Andrew Davis Bertha Deal Dorothy Dodson Emma Drewkry Donald Dyer Frances Edmond Eva Dell Foley Iris Franklin Nadine Franklin Virginia Belle Franklin Jesse Frith R. J. Frye Taylor Fulcher Anton Gibbs Burnette Greer Elmer Hall Jewell Hall Lucille Hali Raymond Hall Ellsworth Haley [ 51 ] FRESHMEN Sadie Harrel Wallace Hatcher Norman Haynes Nancy Holt Naomi Holt Walter Hudson Roger Hylton Alma Ingram Virginia Ingram Lewis Jarrett Alice Jefferson Lena Jefferson Ruth Johnson Bernard Joyce Lillian Roger Bill Law Esther Lawson James Lemons Keith Leonard Bernard Martin PIlizabeth Martin Mona Lee Martin Eldean Moore Barbara Moran Betty Mullins Virginia Dare Mullins Ronald Myers Stuart McGhee Alvin Oakes Marie Oliver Joy Osborne Ella Pendleton Ann Philpott Peggy Philpott Mary Ruth Prater Barbara Prillaman Joan Prillaman Joy Lee Prillaman Dean Quesenberry Helen Ramsey [ 52 ] Lena Ross Dorothy Setzer Jimmy Shelton W. G. Sharpe Norma Lee Shelton Donald Shively Myrtle Sigmon Philip Sigmon Lucy Ruth Sink Paul Southall Clyde Southard Marvin Spencer Pauline Spencer James Statzer Adron Stone Ann Stone Bernard Stone Eva Stone Mary Swain Arnold Turner Curtis Turner Dorothy Turner J. C. Turner Jean Turner Martha Sue Turner Ray Turner Violet Turner Ray Wall Versil Washburn Everett Whitlow Mary Boone Williams Bobby Wright Bobby N. Young Bobby R. Young Doris Jean Young Ruth Young James Ziglar NOT PICTURED Ernest Bower George Ferguson Mareen Hall Philip Prii.laman Bobby Stone Kenneth Whitlow Kecil Scales FRESHMEN [ 53 ] RECREATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Autumn: 1 and 3 — Cheering at games. Craig in the lead. 2 — Football Winter; 1 and 2 — Webb, Martin and Amos snowballing. 3 — McCray shovel ng sn( ' • Spring: Baseball ga ne on the diaynond near the new high school • • • • Summer: Fairy Stone Park, eight miles from Bassett. In foreground: S. and 4 . Gussier, Gunter and Taylor enjoying the beach [ 54 ] VARSITY FOOTBALL [ 56 ] Q Q GROUP PICTURE— STARTING LINE-UP VARSITY ' FOOTBALL SCHEDULE WE THEY WE THEY South Boston 0 0 Leaksville 0 I 2 Madison 0 26 Fries 25 7 Blacksburg 0 6 Natural Bridge 7 6 Jefferson IS 19 Hillsville 21 7 Fries 14 7 Byrd 7 6 JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE WE THEY WE THEY Mart insville 0 12 Martinsville 7 5 Stoneville 8 26 Stoneville 6 7 FOOTBALL Bassett High School started their second season of football this year after inaugurating football in 1946 for the first time in 15 years with two wins against five defeats. The ’47 season opened with many of the veterans back to try their hand at football for the second time under the leadership of Coach E. B. Lemons and C. S. “Buck” Williams and Co-Captains Ed Jones and Joe Philpott. The second season proved to be more successful than the first. The schedule included several Class B and Class C schools instead of Junior-V ' arsity competition as in 1946. This change brought the “ Bengals ” against much stronger competition throughout the season. Playing against stronger competition, the “Bengals” were able to compile a record of five wins, four defeats and one tie. Although many of the ’arsity players are lost for next season, the outlook is not too dark for the ’48 season as Bassett has many players coming i.ip from the Junior Varsity team which was organized this year for the first time. d’he athletic program was greatly aided this year by an Athletic Association which raised a considerable sum of money for the benefit of the football team and other athletics at the high school, some of which was used to purchase an athletic bus as well as new game uniforms and group insurance covering the athletes throughout the season. With this backing Bassett is looking forward to a much better record in the coming season which will include six district games on the schedule for the first time. FOOTBALL GROUP PICTURE Back Row; E. B. Lemons, Hoover, Backs; Mike Jones, Back; Young, Back; James Lemons, End; N . Haynes, Guard; Handy, Tackle; John Thomasson, End; Hudson, End; E, Hall, Guard; Sigmon, Tackle; H. Haynes, Guard; E, Stone, Guard; .Sharpe, Back; Stan Jones, Back; Buck Williams Second Row: Jim Thomasson, Center; G. Stone, ' Tackle; L. Stone. End; John Philpott. End; Hylton. Guard; Jessee, Back; Marsh, Center; Whitlock, Guard; M. Hall. Back; Dodson, Tackle; Lawson, End; .Amos, Tackle; Martin, Center; Bowman Front Row: Howard. Back; Draper, End; Arendall, Guard; Joe Philpott. Back; Ed Jones. Back; Joyce. Guard; Pegram, Back; Wade. Back Not Pictured: Whitlow [ 57 ] FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Peggy PhUpott, Jf’ebb, Jones, McGhee, Messer, Martin, Craig Not Pictured: Pat PhUpott, Brammer, Gene Webb, F. Stone, Sponsor At the beginning of football and basketball season, Miss Freddie Stone and Air. Lemons met with a group of boys and girls to select the cheerleaders for the season. The cheerleaders played a great part in backing the players with yells from the school. The cheerleaders selected Alary Campbell Craig as their leader and under her supervision they had a very successful season. This is the third year of having cheerleaders and a great deal of improvement was shown. Bassett is looking forward to another year of fine cheerleading. BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS Adams, JVebb, Craig, Stone, Messer, McGhee, Weinstein Not Pictured: F. Stone, Sponsor [ 58 ] MONOGRAM CLUB Gordon Stone. Hugh Draper. Mildred Byrd. David Daniels Eunice Booth . Freddie Stone E. B. Lemons OFFICERS .... President Vice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Reporter Sponsors Back Row: G. Stone, Hylton, Lawson, Marsh, ]. L. Thomasson, Eggleston, Jim Thomasson, Brammer Second Row: JVhitlow, Daniels, Joe Philpott, Draper, Dodson, Hall, Setzer, Edd Jones Third Row: Pegram, Bowman, Joyce, Howard, Wall, Hrendall, John Philpott, IVood Fourth Row: Freddie Stone, Bennett, Foster, Jeanne Scott, Juanita Scott, Merriman, Bette Jones, Booth, Byrd, E. B. Lemons Front Row: Norton, Howell, Giles Not Pictured: T. Martin, Whitlock, Amos, D. Martin, Peggy Philpott, Lucy Lee Brammer, Adams, Ellis Stone, Craig, B. IFehb, G. ll’ebb, Jf ' einstein, Messer, McGhee The Monogram Club, which had its beginning in 1947 under the sponsorship of E. B. Lemons and E. C. Hoover, and officers — President, Joe Philpott; Vice President, R. J. Fisher began its second year of existence last fall under the direction of E. B. Lemons and Freddie Stone as sponsors, and officers — President, Gordon Stone; Vice President, Hugh Draper. A new constitution was drawn up, setting a standard type of monogram, and stating that students at Bassett High School would not be allowed to wear monograms from other schools. It also agreed to give a letter to Junior Varsity Team members, but monogram membership would not be extended to them. Cheerleaders were also extended the privilege of winning a monogram and of becoming Monogram Club members. Several social functions and the fall and spring initiations of new members were enjoyed by the Club. [ 59 ] BOYS’ BASKETBALL Bozvman, Manager: Joe Philpott, Guard; Hylton, Guard: Marsh, Forward; Thomasson, Center; If’all, Manager: Lazvson, Forward; John Philpott, Guard; U ' ade, Forward ; Pegram, Fonvard; G. Stone, Center, Co- Captain; E. B. Lemons, Coach; Draper, Co-Captain BOYS’ VARSITY’ BASKE ' I ' BALL SCHEDULE WE THEY W ' E THEY Spencer 38 2 I Stoneville 32 so Stuart 28 23 .Martinsville 17 35 Ridgeway s - 14 Martinsville 37 40 fienrv 37 20 Fieldale 24 39 Stuart 19 18 Rocky Mount 28 42 Fieldale IS 27 Blacksburg 32 39 Rocky .Mount 28 54 Fieldale 29 35 Blacksburg 35 27 Fieldale 32 47 WE THEY Stoneville . . . , 26 51 [ 60 ] JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Back Row; E. B. Lemons; A. Gibbs, Forward: Byrd, Center; Martin, Forivard; Prillaman, Guard: II udson. Guard: Setzer, Guard; Nash, Forward; Hylton, Guard Front Row: Carter, Guard; Young, Forward; Hall, Center; Haley, Guard Not Pictured: Whitlow, Forward JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Spencer VE 15 THEY 2 1 Stoneville VE THEY Stuart 16 4 Martinsville 7 iS Spencer 23 16 Martinsville 17 30 Henrv 28 15 Fieldale i6 17 Stuart ... 1 9 I I Rockv klount - - 2 I Fieldale 26 27 Fieldale ,H 32 Rockv Mount 16 9 Fieldale 31 5 WE THEY Stoneville 27 24 ' I’OURNAMENT WE THEY Ruffin 28 II Stoneville 27 5 Aladison 25 19 The Boys’ Basketball season opened this year on December 9th with a victory over Spencer which was followed by a string of five wins before the Bassett “Bengals” met defeat. Although the boys were unable to break into the win column after this, they played a bang-up game of ball, but were plagued with a string of defeats due to bad breaks and inaccuracy at the baskets. Although the entire Varsity Team graduates this year, there is a wealth of material coming up from the Junior Varsity, which in its second year of existence compiled a string of 12 wins against 6 defeats, including the Champion.ship of the Stoneville Inr itational Junior ' arsity ' Lournament held at Stoneville on March 4th, 5th and 6th, this being the first championship of ant ' kind that Bassett has won in 13 years. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL First Row: Collier, Norton, Managers Second Row; Bette Jones, Co-Captain ; Fredricka Stone, Coach; Howell, Co-Captain Third Row: Byrd, Jeanne Scott, Merriman GIRLS’ BASKF FBALL SCHEDULE WE THEY Spencer 29 17 Stuart 14 18 Ridgeway 16 19 Henrv 27 17 Stuart 21 I I Fieldale II 19 Blacksburg 32 27 WE THEY Stoneville 24 37 Martinsville 17 S Martinsville 30 19 Fieldale 15 22 Blacksb urg 19 28 Fieldale (Junior Varsity) 7 24 Stoneville 24 27 WE THEY Fieldale (Junior Varsity) 9 34 [ 62 ] Back Row: F. Stone; Foley, Guard; Hall, Guard; Peggy Philpott, Forward; Martin, Forward; Pat Philpott, Guard; Spencer, Guard; IVilliams, Guard; Young, Guard; Marsh, Forward Second Row: Juanita Scott, Forward; Jeanne Scott, Forward: Bennett, Guard: Boothe, Guard; Byrd, Guard; Foster, Forward; Giles, Forward Front Row: Shelton, Forward; Collier; Jones, Guard; Howell, Forward; Norton; Jgee, Forward GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The Girls’ Basketball Team began the ’47 season under the direction of Miss Fredricka Stone after having been without a regular coach for a few years. The season opened with their first win over Spencer, followed up with a heavy schedule. The girls were able to compile a string of six wins against seven defeats, which was by far their best season in a number of years. The team was strengthened greatly b} the outstanding play of the guards who played a great part in controlling the scoring department, both defensively and offensively. With the loss of only five players this year, the outlook for next season is very bright. [ 63 ] Front Row: Marsh, Lawson, C, Stone, John Thoniasson, Draper, Joe Philputt, Pegram, Howard, L, Stone Second Row: B, Pnllaman . Manager: IPall, John Philpoft, Hrendall, Hudson, B. Stone, lUdl, Jim Thoniasson, IPhitlow, JVade, McDonald, Manager ' I ' hird Row: Stafford, Manager; Junior Lawson, Carter, Wampler, Gene Webb, Hylton, Law, Bobby JVebb, Martin, Frith, E. Stone, E. B. Lemons, Coach Fourth Row: Fulcher, IFythe Prillanian, IFhitlock, Daniels, .L, Gibbs, Byrd, T, Gibbs, Peters BASEBALL SCHl ' DULF April 2 — Critz April 6 — Ridgeway April 9 — Ax ton April — Martinsville April 16 — Rocky Mount April 20 — Ridgeway April 23 — Spencer April 27 — Rocky Mount April 28 — Critz April 30 — Stoner-ille May 4 — Fieldale May 7 — Martinsville May 1 1 — Stoneville May 14 — Spencer May 18 — Axton May 21 — Fieldale ' File 1948 baseball season opened this year with approximately 45 candidates answering the call to practice. With a large member of veterans returning., the “Bengals” should have a strong diamond aggregation. Although Bassett misses the services of Starling Whitlow at first base and Fred Shropshire on the mound, there are a number of candidates for these two positions from which Bassett hopes to be able to develop suitable replacements. ' The pitching department is handled this year by F. E. Marsh, Bill Ffoward, Leland Stone and Burin Stone. Several new prospects see quite a bit of duty and promise to be helpful to the team next year. [ 64 ] OTHER ilCTIHTIES AND CLUBS RECOGNITION Miss Ethel Stone, who has been with the high school longer than any other teacher, is a leader in activities. She has been sponsor of the Beta Club for several years, is also chairman of the Guidance Program, and is dean of the girls in high school. Miss Stone is highly honored for the long and continuous service in school activities and her genuine interest in the welfare of her pupils. Miss Ethel Stone BETA CLUB Jimmy Thomasson. . Joe Meadors Garnett Hancock. Rosa B elle Adkins Miss Ethel Stone. Mr. E. C. Hoover. . Motto: ‘ Let us lead by serving others Colors: Ebony and Gold OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Co-Sponsor The 1948 Bassett Chapter of the National Beta Club consists of fourteen seniors and sixteen junior mem- bers who have a superior scholastic record. Good character and a commendable attitude as well as a superior scholastic average are the basis on which students are elected to membership in the Club. The Beta Club stresses the promotion of honesty and the encouragement of service and leadership among high school students. The membership has been active in conducting clean-up campaigns, preparing baskets for indigent families, con- tributing news items and pictures for bulletin board, serving as office assistants and receptionists, and sponsoring a good manners campaign which was climaxed by an assembly presentation on courtesy. The production of a three-act comedy made possible a generous donation to the National Beta Education Fund. Two members of the local chapter served as marshals at the State Convention; the headquarters of which were at Hotel John Marshall in Richmond, April 23d-25th. The Betas fiarticipated in the State Convention program by a song and dance entitled “In Colonial Times.” STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Jimmy Thomasson President .Anna Bell Gusler Vice President Joe M eadors Secretary-Treasurer Mr. E. C. Hoover M iss Lipscomb .Sp onsors As student participation in school government concerns both the individual and the group, a welcome has been extended to the students to organize a Student Council, composed of pupils elected by their classmates, to act as a clearing house when conflicts arise in which the pupils have direct interests. This Council consists of representatives from the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. [ 66 ] BETA CLUB Standing: P. IPebh, Seciy, Martin, Craig, Young, D. Stone, Smith, .Idkins, F. Fulcher, Turner, McCray, F. Fry, Dodson, Brammer, Thacker, Roberson Sitting: Johnson, Bgee, . Stone, McCraw, Hoover, S. IFebb, E. Stone, Meadors, J. Thomasson, Mason, Hancock, KF Franklin, H’ray, E. ' Thomasson Not Pictured: Merrinian and Hall STUDENT COUNCIL Standing: Cleo Agee, Fulcher, Setzer, Simpson, Lawson, Hall, JFray, ' Turner Seated; Lipscomb, Meadors, ' Thomasson, Gusler, Hoover [ 67 ] BELL STAFF Top Row: McCraa Buckner, McCray, IVray. D. Gibbs, Draper, Adams, IVeinstein, Currv, Taylor, Stone, Merriman Middle Row; Phihbs, P. fVehb, Gunther, llollandsworth. Koger, Clements, Jarrett, Hall, Fulcher, Davis, Craig, McDonald, Bowman Bottom Row; Stone, Thomasson, Hancock, S. Il’ebb, Smith, B. Brammer, Adams OFFICERS Sue VV ' ebb Billy Brammer Garnett Hancock Virginia Stone Roy Adams Mary C. Craig, Nancy Page jMcCray, 1 . . . Rebecca Adams, Barbara McCraw i Elsie Thomasson, Wayne Bowman Rhona Weinstein, Dorothy Stone, Dorothy Gibbs, Billy McDonald, Lucille Hall, Betty Jean Taylor f Evelyn Wray, Olga Buckner Phyllis Webb, Hugh Draper Georgia Jarrett, Helen Clements, Benny Gunther Shirley Ann Eulcher, Nellie Roger, Edgar Hollandsworth, Jr. Ruby Smith, Elizabeth Merriman Mrs. Garnett Phibbs Editor -Issociate Editor Business Manager . . .Circulation Manager Feature Editor Reporters News Editors Reporters Society Editors Sports Editors Seventh Grade Reporters . .Si.xth Grade Reporters Typists Advisor [ 68 ] DRAMATIC CLUB IN PRACTICE Standing: M. Byrd, Duggins, Moore, IVhitlock, Vernon, Jones, S. IVebb, K. Thomnsson, D. Young, Gibbs, Gusler, Norton, D. Gibbs, Collier, Franklin, Margaret Craig, Sponsor Sitting: Howell, L. L. Brarnmer, Messer, Helms, Scott, Shelton, Buckner, Nolen, Marsh, JFeinstein, R. Spencer Bottom Row: Adams, P. Philpott, P. Young, IVebb, J. T. Pegram, President: Jessie Hill, Secretary-Treasurer, Ellis Stone Acting: Jessee and N. Spencer ATHENIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Back Row: John Philpott, Marsh, Stone, Adams Standing: Peters, Snead, Bowman, Curry, Smith, Johnson, Taylor, Mason, IVright, R. J. Frye Sitting: Terry Eggleston, Secretary-Treasurer; Mildred Byrd, Vice President: Joe Philpott, President: Christine IVright; Hugh Draper, Chaplain; Mrs. C. L. JVoody, Jr., Sponsor f 69 1 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA (IN FRONT OF HOME ECONOMICS COT FAGE) Back Row: Robertson, Hundley, AluUins, Foley, AI. J. Moore, Simpson, M. A. Thomasson, P. Wright, R. Snead Sec ond Row: Curry, Alason, Collier, Duggins, Land, Ilolcomh, Marlin, Haynes, Watkins, Howell, Thomasson 1’hird Row: R. Bennett, A. Stone, Helms, Joyce, Sink, L. Roberson, P. Cassidy, T. Seay, Meade, Wood, Wray Foiirtk Row: Thelmagene Kessinger, Sponsor: R. Smith, Reporter; D. Stone, N. Dodson, 0. Roberson, P. Moore, B. Smith, I ' . Stone, Hancock, F. Shelton, J. Bennett, JValthnII, Messer, Foster, Alerriman Sitting: P. Smith, J ' ice President; Moran, Sergeant at Arms; Mildred Byrd, President; Margaret Byrd, Secretary; Gusler; Norton, Treasurer; Fulcher, Turner, Agee, T. Cassidy, Shelton, M. Stone, Woolwine Slogan: “ Toscard AFw Horizons The P ' uture Homemakers of America are endeavoring to promote better home life and surroundings for each member of the Club. Among the activities the Club has accomplished are the following: Entertained faculty at a tea; sponsored a contest for the most attractively decorated room in high school at Christmas; had Christmas and other parties; staged fashion parade and baby contest, during which various talents of the Club members completed the program. [ 70 ] MATH CLUB AT WORK Sitting: M. Stone, Franklin, Thomasson, McCraw, Jdams, D. Martin, Meadors-, Margaret Miller, Sponsor; Philpott, B. Martial, G. Stone, Hollandsworth, Hylton, Treasurer; Amos, Draper Standing: McCray, lice President; Brammer, Secretary; Lawson-, C. Stone, President Not Pictured: Daniel, Howard, Johnson, Craig, Merriman FIRST-YEAR WOODWORKING CLASS IN THE SHOP Left to Right: . Turner, Amos, Shelton, Moore, Sigmon, Adams, IValls, Frye, Martin, Ferguson, Young, C. Turner, Haynes-, Lelon Traylor, Instructor; Swain [ 71 ] JUNIOR RED CROSS Standing: .-I. Stone, M. Miller, .1 . Spencer, B. Stone, Case, Byrd, Marshall, Szvain, Jrrington, Scarborough Sitting: Mullins, Martin, Marsh, Jones, Turner OFFICERS Peggy Marsh President ' I ' homas Martin J ' ice President PiETTY Jane Jones Secretary Margie Muliins Treasurer June 1 ' urner Reporter Miss Margaret Miller Sponsor ' The local chapter of the American Junior Red Cross has been active throughout the year. ' I’he school has enrolled one hundred per cent. Some of the activities sponsored are as follows: Clothing, handmade dolls, food and other items, donated for Christmas boxes; clothing, food and financial aid, contributed for indigent families; hardwood, leather, magazines, etc., collected and sent to veterans hospital to furnish employment for hospitalized men; exchange of correspondence with children of other countries; participation in the various drives connected with the organization. ' File Bassett Chapter hopes to grow and become a leading activity in the school. GLEE CLUB OFFICERS Phylli.s Webb . President Rachel Snead Vice President Barbara Shelton Secretary Peggy Marsh Treasurer Ruth Howell Reporter Nancy Page McCray Librarians Nancy Spencer Miss Ruth Whitt Directress Joy Nolen Pianist I ' he Glee Club presented music for many programs during the year, including the Christmas Assembly, P. T. A. programs and various other activities, d’hey entered the District .Music Festival at Schoolfield, ' irginia, on April loth. ' The rating received was I 1, excellent performance of high quality. [ 72 ] LATIN CLUB Back Row; S. JVebb, MrCratv, Snead, Helms, Seay, Jean Scott, Bratton, Thacker, Nolen, Simpson, Peggy Pliilpott, R. Spencer Middle Row: McCray, Bowman, Taylor, I. Peters, D. Slone, L. Prillaman, .T Ingram, B. IPebb, Jl’ampler, A . Spencer Marsh, Smith Front Row: Shelton, JPhitt, Sponsor: Young, Adams, Secretary: JPeinstein, Pice President; Jones, President; Pat Philpott, Secretary: JPray, Sorvell, Sponsor D. Stone, IPampler and JPeinstein won District II Latin Tournament of Pirgina Classical Association, April lo, IQ4S GLEE CLUB ' I’op Row: Martin, Prater, Bratton, Belcher, Byrd, Simpson, Hall, Peters, Collier, JPray, Ilundlev, Buckner, Edmonds, Ramsey Second Row: R. JJ itt, S. JJ ebb, Marsh, Snead, } oung, B. Shelton, Helms, Turner, B. Martin, Currv, Smith, J. Nolen, Bradner, Brammer 1 hird Row: A. Shelton, Howell, M. Aolen, McCraw, Hollandsworth, Thacker, P. Mason. McCray, Spencer, Gibbs, P. JJ ' ebb, Norton, Sink [ 73 ] HI-Y Top Row; JI ' aH, B. Braninier, Daniel, Dodson, IDood, Adams; Rev. Garnett Phibbs, Sponsor Middle Row: Arendall, Lawson, Pegram, Howard, John Philpott, Eggleston Bottom Row: Gordon Stone, Secretary; F. E. Marsh, Jr.; Hylton, President; Joe Philpott, Pice President; H. Draper, Treasurer; IP. Bowman TRI-HI-Y Top Row: F. Stone, Faculty Advisor; D. Stone, S. JPebb, J. Peters, J. Nolen, D. Gibbs, Hundley, P. Smith; Mrs. G. F. Craig, Community Advisor Second Row: R. Bennett, M. Byrd, Duggins, Haynes, Clark, Helms, Franklin, Collier Third Row: P. I ' oung, P. Marsh, F. Gibbs, Hollandsworth, B. Shelton, Juanita Scott, McCray, Jeanne Scott, Buckner Bottom Row; A. Shelton, M. C. Craig, Pice President; B. McCray, Secretary; C. JPright, President; E. IF ray. Treasurer; P. JPebb, L. L. Brammer [ 74 ] SAFETY PATROL Standing: D. Gibbs, Foster, T. Cassady, Merriman, Ashworth, Bratton, Hudson, P. Smith, R. Turner, IVookvine, Statzer, Edmonds, E. Draper, R. Hall, Frith, Junior Jones, T. Fulcher; E. C. Hoover, Sponsor Sitting: McGhee, Walthall, Howell; Jeanne Scott, Treasurer; R. Snead, President; A. Dodson, l ice President; E. Thomasson, F. Fulcher FIRE FIGHTERS Motto: “Keep J’irginia Green” Standing: Sigmon, Mullins, R. J. Martin, . Draper, Joe Philpott, Meadors, John Philpott, E. Draper, F. E. Marsh, N. Dodson, Amos, E. C. Hoover, Sponsor; B. Webb, Pegram, Ellis Stone Sitting: T. Martin, Hylton, Hudson; Roy Adams and Norman Joyce, Crew Leaders; Johnson, Junior Peters, Junior Jones, G. Stone [ 75 ] FEATURES SENIOR SUPERLATIVES 1 Most Studioos- 5. Brammer a)ul D. Stone. 2 — Most Original — Snead and Bowman. 3 — Neatest — Seay and Draper. 4 — Most Handsome and Prettiest — .. Stone and Buckner. 5— Most Popular— T i:. Jones and P. Philpott. 6— Most Ladyi.ike and Gentlemanly — Webb and B. Brammer [ 76 ] FEATURES SENIOR SUPERI.ATI ' ES 1 — Most Aihleiic — Byrd and Pegram. 1 — Most Bashfi’i. — Hall and Lawson. 3 — Best All Round — P. Philpott and G. Slone. -1 — Wii iiesi Duggins and C. Stone. 5 — Flirts — C. Stone. L. L. Brammer and J. Hilton. 6 — Most Dignified — B. Brammer and Franklin 177 J FEATURES BEAUTY PAGEAN ' F OF SPRING, 1947 ' Fhe Beauty J’ageant at Bassett High is an annual highlight in the school program. On a stage depicting a garden in Alay, Phyllis Young (center) was crowned “Miss Bassett, 1947,” by little Harriet Bassett (center right). The attendants and runners-up are (left to right): Rachel Spencer, Betty Lee Howell, Peggy Smith, Christine Dodson, Estelle Hollandsworth, Dorothy Johnson and Dorothlene Bennett. 1 78 J FEATURES RAINBOW BANQUET AT RIVERSIDE HOTEL On April 2d, in a garden after the rain had ceased and the rainbow had ap- peared with its soft colors, the members of the junior class were hosts to the senior class and high school faculty at the annual formal banquet held at the Riverside Hotel. Flowers in abundance, and the rainbow appearing out of the mist with its pot of gold, bedecked the dining hall, giving an air of merriment and springtime fancy to the occasion. Eugene Martin was toastmaster. The following entertaining program was presented during the banquet: Welcome Response Toastmaster The Search The Rainbow The Sun Pot of Gold Raindrops Class Prophecy Last Will and Testament PROGRAM Eugene AIartin Joe Phii.pott Eugene Martin Bill Howard Edd Jones VIr. George W. Burton Olga Buckner Nancy Page VIcCray Rachel Snead Wayne Bowman j Hugh Draper Pat Philpott [ 79 ] SENIOR DIRECTORY ROY ADAMS Bassett, Virginia Safety Patrol; Athenian Litcrart ' Socictt ' ; Dramatic Club; Fire F ' ighters, Crew Leader; Bell Staff; Math Club; Hi-Y. O ' FIS AMOS R. F. D. I, Bassei ' I ' . irginia Athenian Literary Society; F ' ire F ' ighters; Math Club. RU ' Fff BF.NNE ' IT R. F. D. y, Bassett, Virginia Athenian fdterary Society; F. Ff. A.; Ifasketball; .Xfonogram Club; Dramatic Club. WAYNE BOWMAN Bassett, Virginia Football, Manager; Basketball, .Manager; Monogram Club; Hi- ' l’, Historian; Bell. News F ' .ditor. B 11 LY BR.AMMER R. F ' . D. 2, Stuart, ' irginia Athenian f.iterary Society, ice I’rcsident; Student Council; Beta Club; Football, Manager; .Monogram Club; Belt, .Vssociate F ' .ditor; .Math Club. Secretari ' ; Hi- ' ; I ' ire Fighters. Ll’CY LEE BRAM.MER 15 assett, irginia .Athenian Literary Society; Cheerleader; Dramatic Club; Glee Club; T ' ri-Hi-A ; F. H. A.; Monogram Club; Library Club. OLGA BUCRNER Sr AN 1.E YTOW N , V I R ; I N I A .Athenian Literary Society; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Bell, Fashion F.ditor. MILDRED BA RD R. F. D. 3, P ASSETT, AArginia .Athenian Literary Society, A’icc President; .Monogram Club. Secretary; Basketball, Captain; Junior Red Cross; Glee Clidr; TiYl li-A . JESSE CAHlf.L R. F. D. 3, Bassett, A irginia I ' ransferred from Rocky .Afount, September, 1947. .MARY CA.AIPBELL CRAIG Bassett, A ' irginia Salutatorian; .Athenian Literary Society; Dramatic Club; Cheerleader, Captain; Glee Club, .Accompanist; Beta Club; .Alath Club; Bell Staff; d ' ri-Hi-A’, Vice Presi- dent; Monogram Club. MARIE COl.l.lER Stanleytown, Virginia .Athenian Literary Society; F ' . H. A.; Dramatic Club; ' I ' ri-I li-A ' ; Senior Class Secretary; Glee Club; .Alonogram Club; Basketball, Alanager. HAZEL CURRY R. F. D. 2, Bassett, Virginia .Athenian Literary Society; Junior Red Cross; F. 11 . .A. D.AVID DANIEl. Bassett, AArginia .Alonogram Club, Treasurer; Alath Club; Fire F ' ighters; 1 li-A ' ; Baseball. AUBREY DODSON R. F ' . D. I, Bassett, Virginia Athenian Literary Society; Safety Patrol, President; Dramatic Club. HUGH DRAPER Bassett, A ' irginia .Athenian Literary Society; Dramatic Club; Student Council; Fire F ' ighters; F ' ootball; Basketball, Captain; Baseball; Alonogram Club, AAce President; Hi- ' , Treasurer. VIRGINIA L. DUGGINS R. F ' . D. 2, AIartinsvtli.e, A ' irginia .Athenian Literary Society F. H. .A.; Dramatic Club; Tri-Hi-Y. TERRY EGGLESTON Bassett, A ' irginia .Athenian f.iterary Society; .Alonogram Club; F’ootball; Basketball; Baseball; Fli-A ' . ELIZABE ' I’H FRANKLIN Bassett, Virginia Glee Club; Dramatic Club; ' l ' ri-Hi- ' . DORO ' I ' HY GIBBS R. F. D. 3. Basseit, A ' irginia .Athenian Literary Society; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; ' Fri-lli-A ' ; Bell Staff; Safety Patrol. ENA HALL R. F ' . D. I, Bassett, Virginia .Athenian Literary Society; Glee Club; F. H. A.; Beta Club. GARNE ' FT HANCOCK R. F ' . D. 3, Basseit, A irginia Student Council, A ' ice President; F ' . H. A.; Beta Club, Secretary; Bell, Business Alanager. GERALDINE HUNDLEY R. F ' . D. 2, Bassett, A ' irginia Glee Club; ' l ' ri -1 ll- ' ; .Athenian F.iterart ' Society. JUNIOR HYL ' FON R. F. D. 3, Bassett, Virginia Athenian Literary Society; .Alath Club, I’reasurer; Fire F ' ighters; F’ootball; Basketball; Alonogram Club; Hi-Y, President. GENE JF’.SSEE R. F’. D. 2, Bassett, A ' irginia Lhiited States Army; Athenian Literary Society; Dramatic Club; Football; Alonogram Club. EDD JONES R. F ' . D. 2, Bassett, Virginia I ' nited States Navy; Football; Basketball; Baseball; Alonogram Club; Senior Class, President; Latin Club, President; Dramatic Club. CLYDE LAAVSON Stanleytown, Virginia Alath Club; Student Cquncil; Baseball; Basketball; F’ootball; Monogram Club; Hi-A ' . F. E. AIARSFl Bassett, Virginia Athenian Literary Society; Basketball; Baseball; Foot- ball; F’ire F’ighters; Alonogram Club; Dramatic Club; IFi-A’, Chaplain. L 80 ] SENIOR DIRECTORY DEWEY MARTIN R. F. D. 2, Bassett, Virginia Safety Patrol; Athenian Literary Society; Math Club; Monogram Club; Football; 4-H Club. CONLEY STONE R. F. D. 3, Bassett, Virginia Athenian Literary Society; Math Club, President; Baseball. ELIZABEd ' H MASON Bassett, Virginia Glee Club; Athenian Literary Society; F. H. A.; Dra- matic Club. ELIZABETH MERRIMAN R. F. D. 2, Bassett, Virginia Safety Patrol; Beta Club; F. H. A.; Basketball; Bell, Typist. EMILY MESSER Bassett, Virginia Cheerleader; F. H. A.; Athenian Literary Society; Music Makers Club; Dramatic Club. J. T. PEGRAM Bassett, ' irginia Athenian Literary Society; Football; Basketball; Base- ball; Dramatic Club, President; Monogram Club; Hi-Y. I SOLA PETERS R. F. D. i, Bassett, Virginia Athenian Literary Society; Dramatic Club; Glee Club; Latin Club; Tri-Hi-Y; F. H. A. CHARLOTTE PENDLETON R. F. D. 3, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club; Basketball. JOE PHILPOT ' F Philpott, Virginia Basketball; Baseball; Football, Captain; Monogram Club, President; Athenian Literary Society, President; Dramatic Club; Hi-Y, Vice President. PATRICIA PHILPOTT Philpott, Virginia Glee Club, Vhce President; Cheerleader; Latin Club, Secretary; Junior Red Cross, Secretary; Basketball; Monogram Club; Tri-Hi-Y. LORENE ROBERSON R. F. D. 2, Bassett, Virginia Junior Red Cross; Library Club; F. H. A.; Beta Club. JEANNE SCOTT Bassett, Virginia Athenian Literary Society; Library Club; Basketball; Monogram Club; Latin Club; Tri-Hi-Y; Safety Patrol. THELMA SEAY R. F. D. 3, Bassett, Virginia F. H. A.; Beta Club; Latin Club; Athenian Literary Society. RUBY SMITH R. F. D. 3, Bassett, Virginia F. H. A., The Readers; Bell, Typist. RACHEL SNEAD R. F. D. 3, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club; Library Club; Athenian Literary Society; F. H. A.; Dramatic Club; Latin Club; Safety Patrol. DOROTHY ' STONE Bassett, Virginia ' aledictorian ; Beta Club; Library Club; F. H. A., Vice President; Latin Club Tournament; Tri-Hi-Y; Bell Staff. GORDON Sd’ONTt R. F. D. 2, Bassett, Virginia Basketball, Captain; Football; Math Club; Mono- gram Club, President; Athenian Literary Society; Fire Fighters; Hi-Y. LELAND STONE R. F. D. I, Bassett, Virginia Football; Baseball; Monogram Club; P’ire Fighters; Glee Club; Bell Staff. VIRGINIA STONE R. F. D. 3, Bassett, Virginia Junior Red Cross; F. H. A.; Beta Club; Library Club, Secretary; Bell, Circulation Manager; Senior Class, Vice President. ELSIE THOMASSON R. F. D. 3, Bassett, Virginia Library Club; Athenian Literart Societt ' ; F. H. A.; Dramatic Club; Beta Club; Bell, News Editor; Safety Patrol, Captain. JIMMY THOMASSON R. F. D. 3, Bassett, Virginia Beta Club, President; Student Council, President; Baseball; Football; Monogram Club; Athenian Literary Society. CURTIS WALL R. F. D. 2, Bassett, Virginia Student Council; Football; Hi-Y; Monogram Club; Baseball; Basketball, Ianager. PHYLLIS WEBB Bassett, Virginia Beta Club; Glee Club, President; Library Club; Athen- ian Literary Society; Junior Red Cross, Vice President; Bell, Sports Editor; Dramatic Club. SUE WEBB Bassett, Virginia Library Club, President; F. H. A.; Beta Club; Glee Club; Bell, Editor; Latin Club; Dramatic Club; Tri-Hi-Y. EDGAR WHITLOCK R. F. D. 2, Bassett, Virginia Dramatic Club; Glee Club; Athenian Literary Society; Fire Fighters; Football; Monogram Club. EVELYN WRAY R. F. D. 3, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club; Beta Club; Tri-Hi-Y, Treasurer; F. H. A.; Bell, Fashion Editor; Student Council; Latin Club. CHRISTINE WRIGHT Bassett, Virginia Student Council; Athenian Literary Society; Junior Red Cross, Secretary; Tri-Hi-Y, President. [ 81 ] TIME AFTER TIME September 3 School began September 3 Mr. Jack Noffsinger spoke at first assembly of the year September 15 Senior officers elected September 19 First football game of the season: South Boston — o, Bassett — o September 19 Curtis Wall hurt in football game September 25 A Chinese told about China in assembly September 29 Seniors started selling ads for the annual October 15 Seniors went through the Alarshall-Field mills at Fieldale, Virginia October 27 School pictures were taken October 28 Senior rings came November i i Senior Home Economics girls served Boy Scout Banquet at Campbell Court November 21 Home Economics party in the High School Auditorium November 26 School closed for Thanksgiving holidays December 9 First basketball game of the season: Bassett — 38, Spencer — 21 December 19 Christmas Assembly — “The Christmas Story,’’ by the Glee Club Christmas holidays began January 5 Seniors measured for caps and gowns January 20 Examinations for first semester P’ebruary 2 School closed — day of snow February 13 Another day oflf — Teachers’ Meeting at Martinsville. Time to send alentines February 20 Senior Day at Fieldale High School February 26 Assembly — Beta Club skit, “It Might Have Been” March i Seniors ordered calling cards and invitations ' March 3 Assembly — Negro Minstrel by Dramatic Club March 6 Junior Wrsity won championship at Stoneville Tournament March 12 Gee! Another day off — Teachers’ Meeting March 19 Virginia High School League Contests at Fieldale and Alartinsville March 29 Holidat — Easter Adonday April 2 Junior-Senior Banquet April 10 District Latin Tournament in Danville; District Music Festival at Schoolfield; Virginia High School League Contests at Radford April 13 Fashion Show April 30 Senior Play M. y 14 Beauty Pageant May 21 Beta Club Play June 2-4 Examinations — Oh, Seniors! June 6 Baccalaureate Sermon June 7 Graduation [ 82 ] OUR BOOSTERS BASSETT: BASSETT : — Continued Roy Adkins Virginia Barnes J. E. Bassett Price E. Bowman Emma J. Brammer James W. Bullock George W. Burton Willie Caudle Thomas Cecil James A. Craig Kathryn B. Craig Henry A. Craig James Dalton Barbara Draper R. O. Duggins Marshall Franklin J. L. Franklin Ruth Jayne Freeman J. C. Foster Vance King Grocery T. F. Grogan, Jr. Selmer Via Gusler J. T. Hamlin Henry D. Hopkins Raleigh James Gray Jarrett A. M. Jones Bill Jones James D. Joyce Webster S. Martin Shockley Martin Doris P. Maxey J. P. McClellan George E. Mitchell W. M. ATitchell Curtis Moran Junior Peters Roy Plaster W. H. Prillaman J. A. Rakestraw, Jr. Clarence W. Rorrer Elizabeth Roush T. A. Roberson Hazel Scarborough E. Claude Shockley Edgar J. Stafford Vernon Stone Bessie Stone Dan Spencer George L. Spencer Hilda Thomasson Bess P. Tudor AIaggie Turner W’arner VTstal Leonard G. Via Sterling Whitlow Dr. B. R. Willis Christine Wright DANVILLE: Halbert Clothiers Motley and Lumpkin Furniture Co. Mooreiteld’s Cleaners W. R. PuRDUM Son Co. Sears Roebuck Co. FIELDALE: W. E. Ferguson Sam Fretwell James Rakes John M. Ratliff Ray j. Vaughan ROCKY MOUNT: Russel Davis MARTINSVILLE: Fusfield’s, Inc. Mrs. Posie Rhodes IDVERTISEMPTS BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1948 E. I. du Pont de Nemours Co. Nylon Division Martinsville, Virginia [ 84 ] ROSELAWN BURIAL PARK Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of Ralph Hollander BUY BETTER BARGAINS AT BERLIN’S Martinsville’s Oldest Merchant Main Street Below City Hall Compliments of The American Furniture Company Incorporated Martinsville, Virginia [ 85 ] y.C. PARRISH FURNITURE CO, INC. DOM DY’S CABS “ff ' e Specialize in Telephone Calls” DAY AND NKtHT SERVICE 124-128 East Campbell Avenue Dial Rocky Mount 61 i “You Call and Jl ' e’ll Haul “ V are pleased zvhen zee please you ” Rocky Mount, Virginia MOUNT THEATRE Dial 7496 Best of Screen Entertainments R. L. KENT Roanoke, ' irginia Rocky Mount, Xorginia HOTEL Lyax h Farm Equipment ROCKY MOUNT Company .7 House .l i ' ay from Home Vernon Lee Lynch Phone 227 INTERNATIONAL Rocky Mount, Virginia MACHINERY TRACTORS RATES : $2.00 UP Phone 321 Rocky Mount, Va. Compliznents of HUB SER nCE STATION Montgom erv Hardware Company DODGE— PLYMOUTH DEALERS Dial 21 1 Phone 217 Rocky Mount, Virginia Rocky Mount, Virginia [ 86 ] Compliments of MAR riNSVILLE NOVELTY CORPORATION Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of MORRIS NOVELTY FURNITURE CORP. Martinsville, Virginia L 88 I Compliments of BYRD COMPANY PARKE’S BAKERY Central Virginia’s Finest Jewelers Since 1916 Dial 9191 Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Compiinienis of 1 Next to Horne, Eat at MARTINSVILLE CANDY COMPANY NAT’S GRILL IVholesalers and Distributors Dial 9142 Dial 6150 Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia HARNSBERGER’S C. P. KEARFOTT SON MARKET, Inc. Since 1881 Home of Quality Meats Henry County’ ' s First 219 East Main Street Drug Store Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia H S MEN’S WEAR Compliments of 104 East IVLain Street RUCKER CLIFT [Martinsville, Virginia [ L rtinsville, Va. [ 89 ] Complimeiits of J. C. PENNY CO. Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of L. F. REPAIR CO. AIartinsville, Virginia Compliments of RED ROCK BOTTLING CO., Inc. RONK’S RADIO SALES SERVICE Electrical Appliance Dealers THOR WASHERS 1 16 Main St. Martinsville, Wrginia LADIES’ SPECIALTY SHOP Lingerie, Bags, Jewelry 31L E. Main St. Phone 9255 Martinsville, Virginia BLANCHE’S SHOPPE 36 Chl’rch Street M.artinsville, Virginia FAGG’S DRUG STORE Friendly Service Phone 3103 Martinsville, Virginia [ 90 ] Outwears prewar tires Less Than Pre-fJ ar Prices The best tire on earth B.E Goodrich TiRES BATTERlES CONJ ENIENT TERMS AVAILABLE If it’s for home, auto or sports, see your Goodrich Distributor BICYCLES ELECTRIC APPLIANCES WHIZZER BICYCLE Clarence V. Ferguson Washing Machines, Ranges, Radios, Heaters, Toasters, Clocks, Irons, etc. MOTORS Bicycle Tires, Tubes and Re- pair Parts tf holes ale — Retail Alartinsville Home and Auto Supplies 24 Bridge Street, Dial 3361 Martinsville, Virginia Rocky Alount Home and Auto Supplies Main Street, Dial 397 Rocky Mount, Virginia HENRY COUNTY Compliments FURNITURE CO. of Everything for the Home VIRGINIA SHOE “ ' On the Square” SHOP Martinsville, Virginia Telephone 5256 Martinsville, Virginia 0. K. BEAUTY SHOPPE Compliments Phone 4181 of HOUSE’S RESTAURANT Tuggle Building 6 W. Church St. Martinsville, Virginla Martinsville, Virginia [ 91 ] Compliments of Compliments of LEE YEATT’S TELEPHONE CO. NURSERIES Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia (Jo npli nents of Compliments of MARINELLO THORNTON’S BAKERY, Inc. BEAUTY SALON Corner Moss and Fayette Streets Martinsville, ’irgini a Martinsville, Virginia Favorite Record Shop Compliments FRED’S RADIO SHOP of ( jUaranteed Repair Work I ' rained Radiotricians PERRY BUSINESS Dial 9194 SCHOOL 27 Fayette Street Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, ' irginia [ 92 ] FIBRE BOARD CONTAINER COMPANY Manufacturers of CORRUGATED FIBRE SHIPPING CASES MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Coleman Supply Company ELECTRIC RANGES AND WATER HEATERS STOKERS, OIL AND COAL FURNACES HEATER SYSTEMS Phone 6155 121-122 Fayette Street Martinsville, Virginia [93 ] COUNTY-CITY Compliments of LAUNDRY CORF. GARDNER BROTHERS DRY CLEANING I XCORPORATED ( 0 ) RUG CLEANING ■ ■ ■ REFRIGERATED STORAGE Phone 2 101 [Martinsville, irgin ' ia Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of IRGINIA MIRROR COMPANY Martinsville , Virginia [ 94 ] D. M. Woody, Prop. Dial 3230 BUILDING SUPPLY Woody Furniture Company COMPANY, Inc. 107 Jones Street Martinsville, Virginia Phone 27 1 1 Complete Hotne Furnishings Martinsville, Virginia Rugs, Living Room Suits, Sofa beds. Bed- room suits, the famous Kingsdown Mattress, Modern Alaid Ranges, Breakfast Room Suits, Heaters, and many other items. EASY TERMS Cornpliments- of Compliments J. FRANK STULTZ ROOFING AND SHEET METAL COMPANY of PATTERSON DRUG COMPANY W Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia ISIartinsviHe’ s Leading Jeu ' elers WATCHES — DIAMONDS — SILVERWARE JEWELRY Compliments of WATTS FURNITURE CO. M.artinsville, Virginia CRAIG BROTHERS iManufacturers of ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER Phone 2-0671 Spencer, Virginia [ 96 ] [97 ] D. C. Kallam Cotnpliments K. S. FURNITURE CO. of Complete line of the finest in Tire Rebuilders Furniture RECAPPING Store Where You ' re Al -ays Jl’elcome AND VULCANIZING PENN. TIRES 27 West Mai n Street Phone 4124 Phone 3455 Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia CHEAPER QUICKER Esh ELMAN Guaranteed Feeds COOK wrrii gas Feed - Flour - Meal - Seed WHOLESALE-RETAIL Ji e sell bottled gas to Bassett HOOKER FEED GRAIN SOU ' rHWESTERN CORP. MRGINIA GAS COMPANY .1 Feed for Every Animal on the Farm Including the Dog Dial i Iartinsville-3268 Martinsville, irginia [Martinsville, Virginia SAFER FLEXIBLE [ 98 ] COMPLIMENTS OF MARTINSVILLE DAILY BULLETIN MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Complimetiis of BONDURANT FURNITURE CORPORATION Homes furnished for better living ' ’’ Corner Alain and Clay Streets AIartinsville, Virginia Compliments of RIMMER’S JEWELRY COMPANY Martinsville, Virginia WHITNEY SHUMATE Dealers in FURNITURE Norge Products and Electrical Appliances Martinsville, Virginia [ 99 ] Martinsville Sporting Goods Corporation SPORTS EQUIPMENT FOR EVERY PURPOSE Phone 3356 25 Church Strep:t Martinsville, Va. [ 100 ] Thos. B. Stanley, President and Treasurer J. D. Bassett, I ' ice President F. A. Stanley, Executive Tice President and Secretary H. H. Chatham, Assistant Treasurer H. N. ' RIGHT, Assistant Secretary S)istinctiyn urfulure Stanley Furniture Company INCORPORATED Manufacturers of BEDROOM AND DINING ROOM FURNITURE AND CHAIRS Permanent Exhibits: AMERICAN FURNITURE MART CHICAGO, ILLINOIS NEW YORK FURNITURE EXCHANGE NEW YORK CITY SOUTHERN FURNITURE EXPOSITION BUILDING HIGH POINT, N. C. Shipping Point: Bassett, Va. Post Office: Stanleytown, Va. [ 101 I Rich Firestone Stores, Inc. HOME AND AUTO SUPPLIES Bassett, Virginia AND Martinsville, Virginia Hal C. Rich Company, Incorporated Electric Appliance Distributors M A R ' L I N S V I L L E , VIRGINIA L 102 ] ATKINS Martinsville ' s Style Center For Men RICHARDSON ELECTRIC CO. Dealer in FRICtIDAIRE 39 E. Church St. AIR CONDITIONING AUTOMA EIC HEAT Martinsville, Va. Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of MARTINSVILLE HARDWARE CO., Inc. MORTON’S MEN’S SHOP Complete Line of Hardzvare and Household F urnishings Men ' s Wear for Anyivhere 9 Church Street Martinsville, Virginia Pittsburgh Paints and J ' arnishes Dial 3262 Main Street Martinsville, Va. [ 103 ] Let Him Serve You Most JVho Serves You Best DAN’S DEN Stone Mercantile Company “ Co if in and spend your tune and money Stores in North and South Bassett CANDY— TOBACCOS— SODAS SANDWICHES AND NOVELTIES Phone Store No. One 3 1 1 1 Store No. Two 3121 Bassett, Virginia The Bassett FURNISH FOR THE FUTURE Printing- Company WITH THE MIDWAY The Printers JVho Are FURNITURE COMPANY Always Busy Route 220 at Collinsville PUBLISHERS OF THE BASSETT JOURNAL Phones: Phone 3692 Day, 2411 Night, 3831 or 2756 Martinsville, Virginia [ 104 1 9tJi J ice . . . KNOWING SUCH A SWELL GANG Keep Attending the Theatre STONE THEATRE Cecil Ward BASSETT, VIRGINIA [ 105 ] Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. AND DIVISIONS The JJ orld ' s Largest Manufacturers of Case Goods • BASSETT FURNITURE CO., BASSETT, VA. J. D. BASSETT MANUFACTURING CO., BASSETT, VA. W. M. BASSETT FURNITURE CO., MARTINSVILLE, VA. BASSETT SUPERIOR LINES, BASSETT, VA. BASSETT CHAIR CO., BASSETT, VA. [ 106 ] Stafford’s Studio Photographers — JoE C. Deorick and James P. Stafford PORTRAIT AND COIVIAIERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS Home Portraits by A ppointment Copying - Enlarging - Tinting - Eraming - Retouching, Etc. Bassett, Virginia WATCHES— DIAMONDS— JEWELRY CAMERAS- FILMS PHOTO FINISHING, Etc. Your Hometown Jeweler Since 1924 SOUTHERN SALES COMPANY Charles iM. Stafford, Manager Bassett, Virginia [ 107 J Blue Ridge Hardware and Supply Company, Inc. IV holesnle and Retail HARDWARE STORES IN BASSETT AND MARTINSVILLE Phones Bassett-2 1 9 1 MartinsviIle-8 1 6 1 I 108 ] Dee’s Drug Store Compliments A DRUG STORE of With a Service that Pleases Trent Furniture Yardley’s and Whitman’s Lines Exclusively Corporation Prescriptions First Phone 3371 Bassett, Virginia Bassett, Virginia f aiUcupCi DODSON ELECTRIC COMPANY II. V. Dodsov, Slanatjcr Ever ythuuj Electrical WELL PUMPS - PLUMBING HOUSE WIRING Wf.stixghouse Appli.axces Bassett’s Phones: Store 4151; Residence 4176 Best Department Store ]h SSETT, VlRGINLV [ 109 ] Complimen ts of ROANOKE, VIRGINIA SidUte4 Your Complete Speeieility Shop RoAXOKK, VlRCIXIA Freeman Shoes FOR MEN AND BOYS RoAXOKE, ViRGlXIA [ 110 ] Courtesy of 1 ' HURMAN AND BOONE COMPANY, INC. Quality Home Furnishings SINCE i8gy Roanoke, Virginia Quality luiuipment for All Sjiorts THE SPORTING GOODS DEPARTMENT NELSON HARDWARE CO. Soutluwest J ' irr inia’s Largest and Most Modern Sports Store 17-19 E. Ca.mphell Ave. Roanoke, ' a. MEN’S CLOTHLNG Since 1902 107 W. Campbell Ave. Roanoke, a. W. V. Reynolds, Incorporated HA ' - FEOUR MI EL FEED 301 Randolph Street Roanoke, Virginia � [ 111 ] Foster’s Jewelry Shop Radios, VATCHES, Diamonds, Jewelry for All Occasions AT Reasonable Prices ll (itch Repairing QUICK SERVICE North Main Street Bassett, Virginia Blue Ridg-e Transfer Company 1 S COR FOR A T E D 1 M O ' J ' O R r R A N S PO R T A F I ON Stanleytown, Virginia [ 112 ] THE Stop and Gas with Us! Twin City Grocery Company GAS-GULF-OIL Home of Plee-zing Merchandise Shorty’s Place Extends its Most Sincere Wishes to Each Senior W. F. Bernard, Proprietor DIAL 6263 - Martinsville, Virginia South Bassett, t ' lRCiNiA See US Before Building That New Home South Bassett Dry Cleaning Laundry ANTHONY BROTHERS LUMBER COMPANY IVe’re in Business MILL WORK to Help Your A ppearance BUILDING SUPPLIES South Bassett, Va. South End Hundley Road P. 0. Box 129 Phone 4741 Bassett, Virginia [ 113 ] Compliments of THE BANK OF FIELDALE Fieldale, Virginia Compliments of DALE THEATRE Fieldale, Va. HARLOWE’S, Inc. Furnishings for Men and Women WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES MALTAG WASHERS Dial 131 Fieldale, Virginia FIELDALE BARBER SHOP Jf ' e A ppreciate Your Business ’.M.C.A. Building Fieldale, Va. ATKINS BROTHERS General IMerchandise Hotpoint Major Appliances Fieldale, Va. Stultz— Townes Furniture Hardware Corporation Convenient Terms Fieldale, Virginia BRUCE-MAY DRUG CO. Prescription Druggists Fieldale, Va. [ 114 ] North Bassett Cafe FIELDALE CAB JFe A ppreciate Your Business A. D. Jackson, Owner and Operator PLATE LUNCHES AND SHORT CUTS Phone 566 0 . C. Stone, Oviner Passengers Insured Bassett, Va. Courteous and Sober Ser ’i e at All Times Compliments J. J. Mitch EL Grocery of J oycetoivn” STANLEYTOWN Bassett, Virginia MERCANTILE CO. Stanleytown, Virginia CONWAY CABS Correct Protection Phone 441 1 Ford Insurance Co. Stanleytown, Va. Incorporated UNDERWRITERS Heck A. Ford, President Boaz Ice Cream Co., Inc. INSURANCE Plant Located at Collinsville, Va. Phone 9506 Church and Walnut Streets AIartinsvtlle, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia [ 115 ] For Style For Quality I ' or alue ' ERMAN CANNON SHOE STORE 435 l L ix Street Danville, irginia C. W. HOLT COMPANY House of Quality Martinsville, Virginia RAYEASS DEPT. STORE 335 IMain Street Danville, irginl [ 116 ] Martinsville Creamery Compliments of Company Martinsville, Virginia SALE KNITTING CO. Incorporated TURNER’S ICE CREAM GRADE “A” PURE MILK Martinsville, ’irginia SERVICE PRINTING COiMPANY Compliments of FHE GLAMOR SHOP Office Supplies Phone 3241 Martinsville, Virginia Public Square NIartinsville, Virginia Compliments of Compliments of COLLEGE SPORTSWEAR LEGGETT’S DEPT. STORE SHOP Exclusive Feminine Apparel 16 Church Street Martinsville, Virginia Dial 2831 AIartinsville, Virginia [ 117 ] Sa Much . . . Complete News Coverage Pa(}es of Interest to Women Sports News and Summaries Nearly a Complete Page of Comics Daily Feature Writers AxNd Editorials EnTERTAINMExNT N ews Humor PAxNels THE ROANOKE TIMES MORN INC] AND SUNDAY (Hlfp Snaunke linrl -5fpma EVENING “Quality Xe-wspupers If hick If ill Continue to Rank ivith the Best [ 118 ] MORGAN-EUBANK FURNITURE CO. 14 East Campbell Avenue Through the Block Dial 7357 Roanoke, Virginia Southwest Virginia s Style Center Roanoke, ’irginia FASHIONS FOR MEN JOHN NORMAN, Inc. “Step in to Style” 505 S. Jefferson St. Roanoke, Va. tAs oiM-lac£asu)€ spedoiltg sRop 309 South Jefferson Street Roanoke, V irginia Compliments of THE CLOVER CREAMERY COMPANY, INC. Manufacturers of good Clover Brand dairy products SINCE i8g8 Roanoke, Virginia [ 119 ] Compliments of The First National Bank BASSETT, VIRGINIA Onr Funeral ome Offers Every Service and Comfort That the Public Alay Desire 24 Hour Ambulance Service LADY Al ' l ' ENDANT McKEE FUNERAL HOME Phone 3701 Bassett, Virginia [ 120 ] Compliments of BASSETT-WALKER KNEEriNG COMPANY INCORPORATED Bassett, Virginia COMPLIMENTS OF Marshall Field Co. FIELDALE, VIRGINIA [ 121 ] Compliments of f ojj l yam.on Roanoke, Virginia Leeland Coffee Shop SERVICE and QUAEITY Dinners - Steaks - Chops - Fresh Sea Food Meals JJ ilh Best Coffee in Tou ' n Nick Vlachas, Prop. Danville, Virginia [ 122 ] Compliments of THE HUT Just a Few Minutes from Martinsville and Bassett on New Roanoke Road Route No. 220 Phon e 3568 Compliments of BOTTLING COMPANY Martinsville, Virginia Let us check your car on our Bear front end and frame machine. BURROUGHS-WHITE CHEVROLET SALES Martinsville, Virginia [ 123 ] RIVERSIDE SERVICE STATION N. H. HAIRSTON A ' lLANl ' IC (lAS AXD OIL CEMENT BLOCK PLAN! ' Body Work and Painting Cement Blocks of Quality Experienced Mechanics South Bassett, Va. Bassett, Va. W. A B. CHlA ROLE ' r COMPANY Compliments of BASSETT SALES AND SERVICE MIRROR CO. C. L. Woody, Owner Bassett, Virginia Phone 3681 Bassett, Virginia [ 124 ] Compliments of STEVENSON’S SERVICE MOUNTAIN DRUG STATION Incorporated Bassett, ’irginia Bassett, Virginia BUNNY’S BEAUTY “It has been indeed a pleasure to PARLOR have known you students. We hope Permanent Waves our Specialty All types of Beauty Culture to enjoy this friendship indefinitely.’’ “Beauty is Yours, Howard L. Robertson Let Us Help You Keep It’’ Dial 2246 Bassett, Va. D. B. ROBERTSON MICK-OR-MACK INSURANCE AGENCY “Cash Talks” GROCERIES AND FRESH MEATS Bassett, Va. General 1 nsurance Bassett, Virginia ADAMS FURNITURE ROY STONE COMPANY TRANSFER CORP. Better Home Furnishings BASSETT DIVISION Phone 4571 Bassett, Va. Bassett, Virginia Victor T ransportation [ 125 ] BASSETT SHOE SHOP EXPERT SHOE REPAIR J. T. Turner, Prop. Bassett, Virginia Compliments of SHELTON’S CAFE AND GROCERY BASSETT’S BEST PLACE TO EAT Fancy Groceries and Fresh Meats “It’s a Pleasure to Serve You” North Bassett, Virginia “ l Pays to Look Ji’eU ELITE BEAUTY SALON VERNON’S BARBER SHOP Permanent Waving a Specialty Bassett, irginia Dial 2641 Bassett, Virginia HUNDLEY H. E. STONE GROCERY INSURANCE AGENCY Fancy Groceries - Feeds - Flours Fruits and Country Produce Insurance of All Kinds Dial 3641 Bassett, Virginia North Bassett, X irginia Compliments 0 COX’S CAB FIRESTONE STORE AUTO AND HOME SUPPLIES Bassett, Virginia and Martinsville, Virginia COURTEOUS AND FRIENDLY SERVICE Phone 4491 Bassett, Virginia [ 126 ] MAIN STREET RESTAURANT Mr. and Mrs. Curtis C. Turner ' Everything good to eat” Bassett, Virginia COLLINS EUNERAL HOME Cadillac Service First Aid Attendants Bill Collins Dial 3141 Bassett, V.a. NORTON’ S CAFE CHICKENS AND STEAKS CAKES, PIES AND DONUTS “T Good Place to Eat” Bassett, irginia MITCHELL MOTOR CO. Quick and Courteous Bassett, Va. L. RACEY INSURANCE AGENCY Bassett, Virginia IV e Insure Everything MARSH’S CASH STORE Groceries, Meats and PTeds Bassett, irgini.a Compliments of VALLEY VENEER COMPANY South Bassett, Virgini.a Compliments of RHODES DRY CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY Bassett, Virginia [ 127 ] MEN’S SHOPS l hitlers -Furnishers Corner Campbell Ave. First St. Roanoke, L . ROANOKE OPTICAL CO. Dial 9507 133 Campbell Ave. Roanoke, Y a. POLLOCK’S Beautiful Shoes Phone 2-1 125 15 Caaipbeli. Avenue Roanoke, Virginia KANE FURNITURE COMPANY, Inc. Roanoke’s Newest and Alost Beautiful Furniture Store 22 E. Campbell Avenue Roanoke, Virginia Martinsville Office Supply FRIDEN CALCULATOR AGENCY Dial 3384 12 PCwETTE Street Martinsville, Virginia [ 128 j KAL’S DRESS SHOP CompVunents of Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear UNITED On the Square DEPT. STORE Martinsville, irginia Martinsville, irginia WILLIAM’S STORE HUNLEY ROGER Martinsville ' ' s Most Popular Store Antique Refinishers Martinsville, Virginia IL.ackuerrv, Rotate 2 (Congratulations to the (Class of 1948 FURNISH FOR THE FL ' TL’RE WITH THE MIDWAY FURNITURE CO. Route 220 at Collinsville 548 Main Street Phone 2-0429 Danville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia [ 129 ] PACKARD SALKS K ' SERVICE GP:0RGE ARON AND COMPANY Incorporated Danville, ' irginia R. B. ROBERTS Clea ners — D yers Mrs. R. B. Roberts Feleplione 2215 V. AE in Ext. Danville, Va. CORNETT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Individual Attention to Each Student’s Progress” Dial 2640 17 P ' ranklin Rd. Roanoke, Va. Plumbing AND Mill Supplies, Lnc. Charles E. Pulze, President Phones: Office 2600; Home 1980 Danville, Trginia Cook -Barker-Cook VUOLLSALE Co. GROCERIES - FEED FLOUR - TOBACCO 201 Craghead St. Danville, Virginia CjCiinpUtiients 4 A FRIEND [ 130 ] DANVILLE SALES CO. Wholesale Notions ]. W. Via, C. S. Via and D. I. Pratt Proprietors 212 Craghead Street Danville, arginia LEWIS FURNITURE COMPANY 222 Main Street Danville, Virginia Westtern Auto Associate Store HOME OWNED and OPERATED by Q, Abell Main Street Bassett, Virginia Phone 491 1 Compliments of Maek-ZUil 6a, Cleaners and Dyers Phone 436 217 Main Street Danville, Virginia [ 131 ] School Photographers Individual Portrait Group School Record Photos PRINTERS-PUBLISHERS OF SCHOOL ANNUALS BY Letterpress or Ofeset CoDiplete from Photos to Bindiiu W. W. Thompson Co., Inc. 209 Hull Street Riclimond 17, Va. Com phnu’uts of DANVILLE ' S SHOPPING CENTER [ 132 ] Registered Jeweler American Gem Society CALDWELL-SITES CO. 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