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

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LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Y rgtfil W 927: im d PREFACE Because of the part music plays in the life of the average person, it was chosen as the theme of the 1950 Timber Tints. Music, in its various phases, is depicted in the division pages of this annual. Also, music was selected as the theme partly as a gesture of appreciation to the progress made by both the Glee club and the newly organized Drum and Bugle Corps and orchestra. To these organizations we stand indebted for the many moments of pleasure and enjoyment they have offered to us, the student body. r tfperty Gf ; Library of Virginia DEDICATION We, the senior class, in appreciation for all the advice, inspiration, and assist- ance so cheerfully and helpfully rendered us, do in this year, 1950, dedicate our Timber Tints to Mrs. Margaret Craig. ’ . J : Because we had such a patient and uriderstanding person to guide us we feel better prepared to meet the life awaiting us after graduation. TABLE OF CONTENTS Song I — Reading, ’Riting, and ’Rithmetic” Within the notes of this ditty you will find, for your future reference, group pictures of the administration and faculty. Song II — Should Auld Acquaintance be Forgot” Enclosed in this song will be found pictures of the classes and their officers. Song III — Hail, Hail, the Gangs all Here” Presented with this tune are pictures and descriptions of the various organizations and activities. Song IV — Onward Bassett” As the title indicates, this song shows the popular athletic side of our school life. Song V— Dream Girl ” Here you will find the feature section with pictures of our dream girls and boys. Song VI — Jingle, Jangle, Jingle ” Within the pages of this song are presented our advertisers. ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL BOARD Left to Right: Geneva S. Chappell, Secretary; S. S. Flythe, H. D. Whittle, Dr. D. H. Mason, Chair- man; J. Foster FFollifield, T. N. Holland, J. D. Bassett, Jr., Paul Richardson J. Foster Hollifield Superintendent ADMINISTRATION Mr. E. Carl Hoover is principal of the John D. Bassett High School. Fessor Hoover, as he is lovingly called by all, has again guided the students through one of the most successful and eventful years in the history of the school. Some of the out- standing events, which he backed wholeheartedly, were the or- ganization of the Student Government, the revival of the Drum and Bugle Corps, the Beauty Pagent, the various literary contests, the Junior-Senior Banquet, and all the other activities, both large and small, which have gone into making this year a memorable one. Those of us who are leaving shall look back upon the guid- ance that Mr. Hoover has given us with fond remembrance, and those who will be here next year will have much to look forward to in their relationship with one who is truly a jolly good fellow. Mrs. Dorothy Bailey English Miss Nancy L. Ballard Librarian Miss Frances Connock Commercial Mr. John Esterly Mathematics Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing Miss Mary Helen King English and Science Mr. E. L. Bailey Physical Education and Distributive Occupations Miss Frances Beville History and Home Economics Mrs. Margaret Craig English Miss Betsy Johnson Health and Physical Education Mr. Bruce Lemons Science Mathematics Physical Education Miss Eunice Lipscomb English and Mathematics Miss Margaret Miller Latin and Mathematics Miss Barbara Shaw English and Commercial Mr. Leon Trayler Industrial Arts and Mathematics Mrs. Jean McClellon Secretary Mrs. Mary Phibbs Science and English Miss Ethel Stone History Miss Lillian Whittaker Home Economics Mrs. Lena Franklin Secretary 1- — Didja ' make it? 2 — Pretty material. 3 — Dyah! 4 — Which way did you say? 5 — Teachers are hungry, too, it seems. 6 — Str-r-r-ike! 7 — Off again for another game. 8- — Movies are our favorite classes. 9 — Smile, girls. 10 — Mrs. Bailey explains. 11 — Don ' t let it blow up. 12 — A mouthful of water. 13— Bet it breaks. 14 — Long ago. 15 — After school conference. 16 — Myrtle and Ralph. 17— Two Stones. 18 — Home from the wars •of io k CLASSES SENIOR OFFICERS Ralph Nash President Rebecca Adams Vice President Margaret Byrd Secretary Jessie Hill Treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Bailey, Miss Mary Helen King Sponsors As we 68 Seniors entered the doors of Bassett Hi to begin the term of 1949-50, we began to realize what was to be expected of us as Seniors. At the beginning of the term we had as our sponsors, Miss King and Mrs. Craig, but after a period of six weeks, w T e were unfortunate to have Mrs. Craig leave us, but were glad to receive Mrs. Bailey as our other sponsor. We were very proud of one member of our class being elected presi- dent of the SCA, and other members being elected to other offices of the organization. The Seniors have had various social activities including the Junior-Senior Banquet, a Senior Social on October 18, Senior Day, and a most successful Valentine Dance. As we leave Bassett Hi, we go with a promise that the faith that it has given us will be justified and willingly we accept our responsibilities. 12 SENIORS Rebecca Adams Eddie Bassett Dorothelene Bennett Juanita Bennett Margaret Byrd Nancy Byrd Thelma Cassady John Ezra Dalton Nancy Dodson Mildred Foley Louise Foster Edith Fulcher SENIORS June Grogan Jessie Hill Alice Jefferson Annabel Gusler Eugene Hodges Annie May Johnson Harold Haynes Ruth Howell Joyce Norton Johnson Betty Helms Darrow Jarrett Junior Jones • §{ 14 SENIORS Nellie Joyce Thomas Martin Polly Moore Junior Lawson Ralph Mason Virginia Mullins Douglas Martin Ida Lee Meade Virginia Mullins Nancy Martin Mary June Moore Billy McDonald 4 15 SENIORS Ralph Nash Myrtle Nolen Bobby Oliver Mary Pedigo Bobby Prillaman Opal Roberson Ronald Ross Harold Scarborough Frances Shelton Romaine Simpson Etholine Sink Betsy Smith 1G } SENIORS Rachel Spencer Yancey Stafford Ann Stone Burin Stone Doretha Stone Ellis Stone Mary Ruth Stone Robert Stout Larry Thomasson Mary Ann Thomasson June Turner Peggy Thomasson 4 n } • SENIORS Bobby Vernon George Wade Paul Wampler Stella Walthall Bobby Webb Gene Webb Rhona Weinstein Edna Wood PROPHECY They told me I must prophesy; that should be the work of a sage, but I, a fool more than a sage, will try to reveal your future in our next imaginary age. Standing on the corner of something new — but in 1959 it is a streamlined avenue — whom should I see but Nancy Byrd with some gigolo trying to let everyone know that she has inherited enough money to get herself a beau. Smiling sweetly she passes on. Looking across the wide avenue a humorous sight meets my eyes, Mary June Moore running a beauty stand. Beside her stand is the new Radium Theater owned by Eugene Hodges. Stopping at the theater I hear roars and hisses. It is Jessie Hill and Ralph Nash making their screen debut in Love and Kisses, and oh, I do want to see that heart- stirring drama performed on the stage featuring Stella Walthall and Nancy Martin in Act Your Age.” Passing a very stately marble building I met a small, well-dressed woman whom you all know as June Turner, who from many hearts takes thorns. She ' s famously known as an authority on Advice to Lovelorn. Doretha Stone waits patiently in her office for a love test ( not a blood test) to find out which of her boy friends she loves best. Suddenly I hear a terrible yell — it ' s Bobby Prillaman, the great comedian that can ' t last; for now he has fallen and his leg is in a cast. Oh well with Romaine Simpson as his nurse— don ' t be stingy Bobby no leg is worse than no purse. While contemplating Bobby ' s condition, I suddenly hear poppings and smackings and my what a sight! It is Rebecca Adams and June Grogan competing for fastest chewing gum queen. Deciding I better get away from Bassett before I go com- pletely berserk, I go in the station and buy a ticket for Collinsville, the city about eight miles from here. I sit by a very friendly girl who tells me she is Mrs. Dalmation, the wife of a deceased multi-multi-millionaire. We become very friendly and since we have beauty parlor appointments for the same Beauty Salon ( it is the new Orchids Beauty Salon), she for a manicure and I to get my hair fixed, we go together. This is my first time to visit the new beauty shop and I am completely bewildered to find that Juanita Bennett is the attendant there. Before I have time for introductions Juanita is about to smother Mrs. Dalmation with affections. (You know we were always an affectionate class! ! ) I just stand and goggle when I learn that Mrs. Dalmation is the former Miss Rhona Weinstein. Before there is time for more ado I am rushed in to fill my ap- pointment. The hair styler, oh, I can’t believe it, but it is true, for there before me is Monsieur Ross with a little black mustache and a cultivated French accent. But of course women of our day and age couldn ' t be really chic if we didn ' t have men hair stylers, could we? Rhona is waiting outside my booth and asks me to accompany her to the new Science Hall to hear a Chemistry lecture. I always liked Chemistry so I readily agree. For two hours I am bored by Professor Paul Wampler telling of his new invention the atom smasher which if not watched carefully would completely disintegrate the smasher and if watched too carefully the person watching would undergo a physical and chemical change as our teacher of many years ago. Coach Lemons, used to tell us. Rhona and I had planned to attend a football game but we had to go first and get Rhona’s car, a ' 59 ford con- vertible. At the garage we are met by the General Superin- tendent Burin Stone who said he would bring the car out at once and this he did. We started off at a very rapid pace and behind us we heard a siren. With a dejected air, Rhona pulls to the curb. State Trooper, Junior Jones, gets chickenhearted when he sees who we are and we escape a ticket. We finally arrive at the field where the Green Devil Varsity (coached by George Wade) and the Black Dragons (coached by Junior Lawson) are about to get under way. Each side are very sure of themselves as they boast such famous coaches, but the game ends 6-6. Wearily we make our way across the street to Bonnie’s Grill where Margaret Byrd cheerfully serves us sandwiches and cokes. We start towards home but we will never get there for Rhona must stop tnd see a new business concern. It is an unsmearable lipstick factory owned by Harold Haynes. We find Nancy Dodson in an office pounding on the type- writer and evidently she isn’t the only one who likes the product for we find Dot Bennett working there as an as- sistant superintendent and in another spot we find Ida Lee Meade. So it must be a very good product. We start peacefully on again and what should we have but a flat tire. We walk to a house a little way up the road taking time only long enough to fuss at a couple of kids for putting nails in the road. The door is opened by the former Mildred Foley (I can ' t remember who they are all married to ) . Mildred has as her guest overnight Harold Scarborough, the great prize fighter, and very willingly ( it seems from all outward appearances) he agrees to fix our flat and I as in the days of long ago and being a gad about (a New York Gossip Strip) I suggest that we women catch up on our gossip. Did you know that Douglas Martin is teaching History IV back at Dear Ole Bassett Hi. And that Nellie Joyce is half owner of the famous dress shop for Exclusive Women, and I saw in the paper where Ralph Mason is a partner in that outstanding law firm Green and Green and of course you have heard about Joyce N. Johnson having to help support her husband by designing bathing suits for plump women. Isn ' t it wonderful that Etholine Sink after working al l these years as a model has finally achieved her goal, Miss America of 59 and Mary Ann, you remember Mary Ann Thomasson, Woman’s Private Detective (unable to find a man she has decided to trace one). Edna Wood is really showing her brain as greatest Mathematician known and Larry Thomasson has got brains too, as President of the Better Farmers Association. Opal Roberson, get a load of this will you, inventing a new kind of powder which you b ow on. I heard she wasn ' t getting rich very fast because all you have to do is blow and it comes off the same way, (Whew it must be light as hydrogen) and did you know that Alice Jefferson tiring of wasting her time is now ha ' r styler for men only. Bobby Oliver, the dear old boy as Miss Norvell, one of his English teachers, used to say, is owner of the Youth Center. Unable to stand the thought of getting old he has joined a youth group. Can you believe that Ann Stone has written a new book on Why Should Women Learn to Cook? Poor Annie Mae is looking for a job for she is married now and will become domesticated. Betty Helms is assistant to the President of the Atomic Studios, and dear, dear Annabel Gusler has written a new book which is just simply famous on How to Keep From Being an Old Maid. Speaking of being famous, Eddie Bassett is too. He makes all those improvements on the airplane and what do you think of Louise Foster coaching gjrls in basketball when her girls still have one more foot- ball game this season. Betsy Smith, Secretary of Labor — I knew she must have something in mind for all that hard studying and Peggy Thomasson, she was formerly, is married and now buying economy size garments. Who would have thought that Ezra Dalton would be a minister? I ' ve heard that his favorite from the Bible — especially when he is broke is — If God Wills It, It Must be Thus and Edith Fulcher and Mary Ruth Stone after working for Women ' s Rights are known as first women legislators. Mary Pedigo has gone to the deepest jungles of Africa as a Missionary. Yancy Stafford crooning Beautiful Dreamer in Holly- wood while Ruth Howell tickles the ivories and Robert Stout modern composer of love songs. Bill McDonald writes dreamy music to go with those magic words Robert composes. Thomas Martin, State Champion at billiards and shooting pool and Ellis Stone is America ' s greatest acrobat and clown. Bobby and Gene Webb are well known as drum majors in the United States Band. Virginia Mullins, an efficient bookkeeper, and Frances Shelton, dietitian at Bassett High School. Everybody knows that Darrow Jarrett is one woman’s man and Thelma Cassady and Mary Ruth Stone reporters for the newspapers The Star” and The Moon” respectively. Our tire has been fixed ages ago but we gossip on; when suddenly we hear a low exclamation of surprise, Harold reads from the Society Column where Rachel Spencer is getting married way out in Calamazoo Canyon — imagine such a thing? Oh, gracious 1 can ' t believe it, but if I don’t get to the twins they ' ll find me first and goodness I gotta go. Written by — - Myrtle Nolen SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Commencement time? Why it can’t be true! Yet here we are the seniors of ’50 putting the final touches on a most beautiful melody. Shall we relax and sing our song again to hear how it sounds? In the first and most exciting verse there are one hundred and twenty-five green students entering the doors of Bassett High. Divided into three groups we chose Annabel Gusler as our president. Typical of Freshmen, we hated being called rats” and dreamed of the day when we would be seniors. The second verse was sung with much anxiety. Sophomores! Divided into two groups we began to join clubs and get the hang” of things. We seventy-six, under the leadership of Joyce Johnson had a wonderful year. We really strutted our stuff” when Paul Wampler and Rhona Weinstein won the Latin tournament. Our dream of being seniors was nearer realization when the Junior-Senior banquet was held. Some of the girls were complimented by being asked to serve while the rest waited until next year.” The song goes on and we are entering the new school building as juniors. The sixty- nine of us wer e again divided into two groups under the presidency of Choo Choo” Lawson. We entered more activities and felt as if we really belonged. We were thrilled immensely to have the high privilege of giving the Seniors their banquet. The year passed quickly and the ’49 seniors graduated. Tears filled our eyes to see them go, but our hearts rejoiced to think we were the seniors. For the last and saddest verse! The one for which we have waited so long and now that it is here, we wish we could wait just a little longer. Our president, Ralph Nash, helped store happy experiences for our memory book. We all burst our vest buttons when the football king and queen were chosen from the senior class, Becky Adams and Choo Choo” Lawson. Our band was organized and held a grand performance the night of our last football game. The S.C.A. was organized and did splendid work the entire year under the sponsorship of Miss Ethel Stone. And then our class rings came, football season ended, the senior play and banquet just a memory; all chains broken, all sports gone and four beautiful years gone with them. We find ourselves in caps and gowns with the congratulations of the teachers and friends filling the air everywhere. Soon the sobs and laughs with all the hustle and bustle will be over. And all is quiet until the next autumn when the doors will swing open again and the class of ’50 will only be a memorv. But from this class to all the seniors in the future we say, We hope your song will be as beautiful a melody as ours has been. 4 20 } — Ruth Howell LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT As, we the Senior Class of 1950, see the old master clock tick away the few remaining hours of our high school career, we realize it to be the time to make our last Will and Testament to our fellow friends, classmates and teachers dear. Therefore, to Mr. Hoover, our ever patient principal, who has seen us through 4 of the best years of our lives, we leave to him 3 future secretaries from the class of ’50 to help with the affairs of Bassett High. To our coaches, Mr. Bailey and Mr. Lemons, we leave these brushes so the scrub team can start early in foot- ball practice next year. To Miss King and Mrs. Bailey, our beloved Senior sponsors, we leave a carton of Stanbacks” to clear up those headaches we have caused them so grievously. To the faculty we desire to leave a place in our memories for their never ceasing helping hand. To the student body, we will Rooms 21 and 23 as home- rooms when each class has reached their final years of high school career. 1. Junior Lawson wills and bequeaths to Bobby Young his title Choo Choo.” 2. Ralph Nash wills and bequeaths to J. C. Turner his handsome mug. 3. Myrtle Nolen and Joyce Johnson will and bequeath to Geneva Ashworth and Libby Martin their ability to find and hold (?) their man. 4. Bobby Prillaman wills and bequeaths to Gary Lee Carter and R. J. Frye the ability to be class nuisance number 1. 5. Mary Ruth Stone wills and bequeaths to Nancy Holt and Lucy Ruth Sink her freckles which she dislikes so much. 6. Betsy Smith and Douglas Martin will and bequeath to Ruth Johnson and Esther Lawson their ability to be faithful Betas. 7. Ralph Mason wills and bequeaths to Wallace Hatcher his short statue. 8. Nancy Byrd and Nancy Martin will and bequeath to Jean Curry their ability to outlaugh anyone. 9. Peggy Thomasson and Thomas Martin will and be- queath to Violet Turner and Stuart McGhee their ability to be the neatest seniors. 10. Annie Mae Johnson and Jessie Hill will and bequeath to Lucille Hall and Frances Edmonds their success in the field of love. 11. Larry Thomasson wills and bequeaths to Bernard Martin his place in chow line in the cafeteria. 12. Stella Walthall wills and bequeaths to Kay Belcher and Martha Sue Turner her driving permit. 13. Betty Helms wills and bequeaths to Barbara Moran, Jewell Hall and Helen Ramsey her secret for expressing much through silence. 14. Ann Stone wills and bequeaths to Jean Turner her crocheting needles. 15. Billy McDonald and Bobby Webb will and bequeath to Taylor Fulcher and Donald Dyer their bass voices in the Glee Club. 16. Burin Stone wills and bequeaths to Ellsworth Haley his artistic ability. 17. Rachel Spencer wills and bequeaths to Hilda Bradner her ability to be Senior cutie. 18. Rebecca Adams wills and bequeaths to Mary Jane Austin her white cheerleader sweater as football season rolls around again. 19- Ezra Dalton wills and bequeaths to Billy Byrd and Jimmy Shelton his shy way with the girls. 20. George Wade wills and bequeaths to Everett Whitlow and Jesse Frith his athletic ability. 21. Edna Wood wills and bequeaths to Joy Lee Prillaman her seat at the receptionist desk. 22. Mary June Moore wills and bequeaths to Peggy Philpott her desire to be a model. 23. Ida Lee Meade and Etholine Sink will and bequeath to Marie Oliver and Ann Philpott their ability to be seen together at ail times. 24. Gene Webb wills and bequeaths to Bobby Wright his place in the band. 25. Harold Scarborough wills and bequeaths to Jack Allen his manly physique. 26. Ellis Stone wills and bequeaths to James Statzer and Bill Law ' his love for himself. 27. Paul Wampler wills and bequeaths to Dennis Case his ability to be known as the Brain.” 28. June Grogan wills and bequeaths to Roger Hylton and Anton Gibbs her method of getting others into trouble. 29- Eddie Bassett wills and bequeaths to Norman Haynes that Senior dignity which he does not have. 30. June Turner and Nancy Dodson will and bequeath to Dorothy Turner their ability to raise a commotion in English class. 31. Annabel Gusler wills and bequeaths to Mona Lee Martin her ability to catch the eye of every wolf” by her beauty. 32. Doretha Stone wills and bequeaths to Doris Jean Young her ability to be the skinniest” senior girl. 33. Rhona Weinstein wills and bequeaths to Mary Swain her ability to captivate many friends by her friendly dis- position. 34. Margaret Byrd wills and bequeaths to Mary Boone Williams her ability to keep up on the latest jokes. 35. Bobby Oliver wills and bequeaths to Marvin Hall his love for ’40 Fords. 36. Bobby Vernon wills and bequeaths to J. E. Swain his place on the bench in Mr. Hoover’s office. 37. Louise Foster wills and bequeaths to Delois Boyd her ability to take Mr. Bailey’s place in the Mock Football Game next year. 38. Opal Roberson and Frances Shelton will and be- queath to Louise Adams, Ella Pendleton, and Joy Osborne their Senior books with their best wishes. 39. Ruth Howell wills and bequeaths to Cleo Agee her place on the basketball team for ’51. 40. Mary Ann Thomasson wills and bequeaths to Joan Prillaman and Myrtle Sigmon her cooperative spirit in all she does. 41. Romaine Simpson and Robert Stout will and be- queath to Dorothy Setzer and Adron Stone their lady-like and gentleman-like abilities. 42. Junior Jones wills and bequeaths to Ray Turner his patrolman’s belt and badge. 43. Juanita Bennett wills and bequeaths to Lorena Bennett and Clara Bryant her ability to smile at everyone at all times. 44. Virginia Mullins wills and bequeaths to her sister Betty Ruth Mullins her seat in Miss King’s homeroom. 45. Ronald Ross wills and bequeaths to Bernard Joyce and Lewis Wayne Thomasson his love for the shop. 46. Darrow Jarrett wills and bequeaths to Roy Wail and Versil Washburn his shyness with the opposite sex. 47. Mary Pedigo wills and bequeaths to Pauline Spencer her ability to get all A s on deportment. 48. Dorothelene Bennett wills and bequeaths to Lena Jefferson and Mary Ruth Prater her seat on the second row in the Glee Club. 49- Edith Fulcher wills and bequeaths to Nadine Franklin and Ronald Myers her ability to blush when one of the opposite sex let out one of their wolf calls. 50. Thelma Cassady wills and bequeaths to Virginia Ingram and Dorothy Cassady her corner in the library. 51. Harold Haynes wills and bequeaths to Raymond and Bernard Stone his corner in the Bird Cage. We hereby declare ourselves witness to this, the Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1950. Rebecca Adams Rhona Weinstein Ann Stone 4 21 Miss Shaw, Miss Whitaker, V. Turner, J. Allen, J. Turner, B. Byrd, Miss Stone, Miss Connock JUNIOR OFFICERS J. C. Turner President Jack Allen Vice President Billy Byrd Secretary Violet Turner Treasurer Miss Frances Connock, Miss Barbara Shaw, Miss Ethel Stone, and Miss Lillian Whittaker Sponsors Red and White Class Colors Red Rose Class Flower Good, better, best; never let it rest, until the good becomes better and the better becomes best Class Motto The Junior class made history with the presentation of a junior play, One Mad Night.” The other outstanding event of the junior year was the Junior-Senior banquet, centered around the theme of Fiesta. 4 22 )S - JUNIORS Louise Adams Cleo Agee Jack Allen Geneva Ashworth Mary Jane Austin Kay Belcher Lorena Bennett Delois Boyd Hilda Bradner Clara Bryant Billy Byrd Gary Lee Carter Dennis Case Dorothy Cassady Jean Curry Bertha Deal 23 JUNIORS Donald Dyer Frances Edmonds Nadine Franklin Jessie Frith R. J. Frye Taylor Fultcher Anton Gibbs Ellsworth Haley Jewell Hall Lucille Hall Marvin Hall Raymond Hall Wallace Hatcher Norman Haynes Roger Hilton 5f 21 (■ JUNIORS . Nancy Holt Alma Ingram Virginia Ingram Lena Jefferson Ruth Johnson Bernard Joyce Bill Law Esther Lawson Stuart McGee Bernard Martin Mona Martin Barbara Moran Betty Ruth Mullins Ronald Myers Marie Oliver - if 25 j§f JUNIORS Joy Osborne Mary Ruth Prater Dorothy Setzer Lucy Ruth Sink Ella Pendleton Joan Prillaman Jimmy Shelton Pauline Spencer Ann Philpott Joy Lee Prillaman Norma Lee Shelton Jimmie Statzer Peggy Philpott Helen Ramsey Myrtle Sigmon Adron Stone 4 26 } 5 - JUNIORS Bernard Stone Dorothy Turner Violet Turner Bobby Wright J. E. Swain Mary Swain Lewis Thomasson J. C. Turner Jean Turner Martha Sue Turner Roy Wall Versil Washburn Mary Boone Williams Bobby Young Doris Jean Young MOT PICTURED Elizabeth Martin 4 27 First Row: B. Jordan, J. Wampler Second Row: P. Oliver, S. Harris Third Row: Miss Beville, Miss Miller SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Junior Wampler President Bobby Jordan Vice President Sarah Alice Harris Secretary Pauline Oliver Treasurer Miss Frances Beville, Miss Margaret Miller Sponsors Green and Gold Colors Gardenia Flower Let the ropes of the past ring the bell s of the future Motto 28 fj 5 SOPHOMORES Nancy Adams Frances Amos Coleman Arendali Charles Bassett Billy Bassett Mona Bross Marlene Bryson Moir Cahill Clyde Carter Curtis Carter Jean Clark Norman Clark Joretta Clark Mildred Clark Ellen Clement Helen Clement Joanne Clement Glen Cockram Wayne Compton Jackuline Conway Junior Cox Betty Craddock Frederick Craig Lucille Craig Marie Craig Ruth Dalton Sara Danials Andrew Davis 4 29 SOPHOMORES Peggy Dodson Ruby Dodson Betty Frances Eanes Mildred Eanes Edna Foley Claude Frick, Jr. Buford Frye Bennie Deane Gunner Billy Harbor Maynard Harbor Barbara Harris Sara Alice Harris Joyce Hatcher Alma Haynes John Lewis Haynes Virginia Haynes Virginia Holt Frazier Hoover Mary Emma Howard Jimmy Huff Carlene Ingram Lewis Jarrett Mike Jones Stan Jones Bobby Jordan Annie B. Joyce Joanne Lemons Cleonard Lewis { 30 K : SOPHOMORES Barbara Martin Mary Etta Mays Janice Meade Donald Mills Donald Mitchell Dona Moore Charles Morrison Marylin Nash Ronald Novak Polly Oliver James Pedigo Joanne Pendleton Nancy Prilliaman Philip Prilliaman Hazel Ramsey Peggy Ramsey Leonard Rorrer Keisel Scales Stanley Scarborough Alice Seay W. G. Sharp Denver Shiveley Donald Shiveley Ray Smith Curtis Spencer Harry Spencer Regina Spencer Betty Carol Stone 4 31 fr- SOPHOMORES NOT PICTURED Henry Ashly Junior Adams Marvin Spencer James E. Wright Ruth Beatric Young Elwood Stone J. D. Stone Carlis Turner Ray Turner Josephine Watkins Frances Willard Lois Young Bobby Stone Louise Turner Junior Wampler John Harold Stone Betty Rose Wall Leonard Willis SNAPSHOTS First Row: Is that you, George? Our football cheerleaders practice. Between classes. Second Row: What have we here? Who cooked that meal, Geneva? It surely looks good. Lunch-line dash. Third Row: Leading the football parade. Coach Bailey. Thursday is hot dog day. Fourth Row: Is that water good, Bobby? Lovers. Eddie and his car. 4 33 First Row: P. Franklin, P. Adams, J. Craig, G. Handy Second Row: Mr. Traylor, Mr. Esterly, Miss Johnson, Miss Lipscomb FRESHMAN OFFICERS Peggy Franklin President Pete Adams V ice President Grayson Handy Secretary Johnny Craig Treasurer Miss Eunice Lipscomb, Miss Betsy Johnson, Mr. John Esterly, Mr. Lelon Traylor Sponsors Maroon and White Colors Gardenia Flower Aim high; strive hard to hit the mark Motto 3 4 } FRESHMEN Eugene Adams Linwood Adams Pete Adams Roberta Adams Thomas Arrington Lucille Arthur Louise Boswell Larry Bradner Marvin Bryson George Carter Cecil Cornett John Craig Shirley Jean Davis Iris Dillion June Dodson Ruby Dodson Mary Drewery Julia Dyer Mary Frances Adams Paul Adams Nancy Atkins Madeline Amos Floyd Ashworth Roosevelt Blankenship Betty Bryant Barbarine Bryson Lucille Chitwood Florence Clark Mary Frances Curry Mary Jo Davis Mildred Divers Glenn Dodson Margaret Doss Lewis Draper Kenneith Eanes Mary Elizabeth Ferguson 4 35 FRESHMEN Arthur Foley Marie Foley Billy Freeman Carson Fulcher Roscoe Gillispie Wayne Haley Arthur Haynes Ann Haynes Edgar Hollinsworth, Jr. Barbara Hopkins Rosa Jarrett Nancy Johnson Douglas Joyce Shirley Keen Leon Martin Nancy Martin Wildon Foster Peggy Franklin Shirley Fulcher Larry Gibbs Jean Hall Grayson Handy John Haynes Margie Holcomb Juanita Hudson Gerald Hylton Rudolph Johnson Edward Jones Nellie Koger Leonard Martin Patty Martin John L. Merriman 4 36 Temple Miles Levi Moore Rachel Moore Wade Morrison FRESHMEN Margie Mullens J. C. Myers Joan Norfleet Edna Oakes Nancy Pilson Robert Prillaman Pauline Ramsey Buddy Shelton Maynard Spencer Annie Stanley Elsie Stone George Stone Lulu Mae Sutphin David Swain Nancy Turner Ruth Varner Betty Lou Via Lona Witt Calvin Mac Alexander Clinton McMillian Joe Pegram G. E. Philpot Frances Ramsey Jo Ann Ramsey Evelyn Sigmon Tootsie Smith Jean Statzer Shirley Stegall Helen Stone Junior Stone Delano Thomasson Wallace Thompson Freida Vaughan Harold Vernon Lloyd Willis Lowell Willis 4 37 Jeannette Woods Catherine Wright Erma Young NOT PICTURED Lucy Chifton Joanne Helms H. L. Prillaman Noel Odell Louise Spencer 4 38 )3f ACTIVITIES Miss Lipscomb, R. Howell, R. Adams, J. Hatcher, A. Stone, Miss Stone S. C. A. S. C. A. OFFICERS Rebecca Adams President Adron Stone Vice President Joyce Hatcher Secretary Ruth Howell Treasurer Miss Ethel Stone and Miss Eunice Lipscomb Sponsors COUNCIL The S. C. A. Council consists of the S. C. A. Officers and the Class Presidents EMBLEM Flaming Torch FLOWER Dogwood COLORS Green and White SLOGAN The School and Community Growing Together AIMS AND PURPOSES First — Citizenship Third — Healt h Second — Cooperation Fourth — Recreation Fifth — Self Improvement 4 40 4 First Row: Miss Shaw, R. Adams, W. Hatcher, M. Austin, R. Spencer, A. Gusler, N. Dodson, R. Weinstein, Miss Stone Second Row: C. Agee, V. Turner, B. Smith, E. Wood, D. Martin, J. C. Turner, M. A. Thomasson, D. Stone, D. Setzer, E. Lawson, M. Martin, F. Edmonds Third Row: D. Case, D. Young, B. Helms, R. Simpson, P. Wampler, L. Thomasson, M. Pedigo, J. Prillaman, V. Ingram, R. Johnson BETA CLUB Rachel Spencer President Wallace Hatcher Vice President Annabel Gusler Secretary Mary Jane Austin Treasurer Miss Ethel Stone, Miss Barbara Shaw Sponsors MOTTO Dttcamus aliis serviendr ( Let us lead by serving others). COLORS Ebony and Gold Bassett organized a chapter of the Nat ional Beta Club in 1936 under the direction of Mr. E. C. Hoover. This organization now consists of thirteen seniors and sixteen juniors who were elected to membership on the basis of commendable attitude, good character, and scholastic average of ninety or over. Among the activities conducted by the club this year were recognizing honor students, sponsoring a good manners campaign and presenting an assembly program. The highlight of the year was the State Convention held at Hotel John Marshall in Richmond, Virginia, April 21-22. 4 « EDITORIAL STAFF— TIMBER TINTS Seated: N. Dodson, R. Spencer, R. Weinstein, D. Stone Standing: J. Turner, R. Adams, A. Gusler, R. Howell, J. Grogan, R. Simpson, J. Hill, D. Martin, E. Bassett, N. Joyce, E. Wood TIMBER TINTS ANNUAL STAFF OFFICERS Rachel Spencer Miss Connock Rhona Weinstein «5( 42 BUSINESS MANAGERS Jessie Hill Douglas Martin TIMBER TINTS BUSINESS STAFF— TIMBER TINTS Seated: R. Adams, J. Hill, D. Martin, J. Bennett Standing: R. Ross, D. Jarrett, T. Martin, N. Dodson, J. Turner, D. Stone, P. Thomasson, E. Stone, H. Scarborough, E. Bassett, R. Nash 4 43 First Row: M. Bross, J. Turner, N. Dodson, P. Thomasson, J. Bennett, L. Young, R. Spencer, R. Weinstein, J. Hill, R. Howell, R. Adams, D. Young, M. Byrd, S. Daniels Second Row: Mrs. Bassett, M. Nash, G. Ashworth, N. Shelton, T. Cassady, M. Thomasson, D. Bennett, J. Turner, N. Prillaman, J. Turner, E. Sink, R. Nash, P. Philpott, M. Williams, M. Oliver, A. Philpott, V. Turner, P. Ramsey, M. Howard Third Row: M. Prater, M. Bryson, S. Harris, E. Foley, J. Prillaman, M. Moore, J. Statzer, M. Nolen, B. Deal, L. Jefferson, M. Austin, L. Hall, E. Hodges, E. Stone, R. J. Frye, E. Bassett GLEE CLUB The Glee club was newly organized this year under the direction of Mrs. Cleo Bassett. They presented several interesting programs under the sponsor- ship of the P. T. A. and gave an assembly. Also, the girls’ sextette participated in both the talent show and the variety show. Rachel Spencer was president this year; other officers were not elected. -el a is- DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS The Drum and Bugle Corps was also newly organized this year with Mr. Robert Thompson as director. They were handicapped by both lack of ex- perience and lack of equipment. However, they gave several half-time per- formances at home games during the football season. - Sf 45 } LIBRARY CLUB First Row: A. Johnson, P. Philpott, R. Adams, P. Thomasson, M. More, M. Williams, N. Byrd, J. Bennett, D. Moore, M. Bross Second Row: A. Philpott, S. Wathall, L. Sink, V. Mullins, J. Turner, S. Fulcher, A. Haynes, Miss Ballard, N. Pilson, N. Koger, M. Pedigo, J. Clement, E. Foley, M. Howard First Row: R. Adams, R. Simpson, M. Pedigo, J. Turner Second Row: E. Bassett, G. Wade, R. Weinstein, A. Gusler, R. Howell, M. Byrd, J. Hill, D. Martin, D. Jarrett, R. Ross BELL STAFF $ 46 } SAFETY PATROL First Row: E. Adams. C. Wray, L. Bradner, Stone, T. Fulcher Second Row: R. Hall, G. Swicegood, J. C. Myers, E. Stultz, M. Hall Third Row: F. Shelton, E. Wood, J. Curry, j. Jones, E. Hodges FIRE FIGHTERS Seated: B. Joyce, E. Bassett, R. Hall, S. McGhee, T. Martin Standing: R. Stout, B. Stone, M. Hall, M. Arrington, H. Scarborough, S. Jones, B. McDonald, J. Jones 4 47 RED CROSS First Row: D. Whitlow, M. Jordan, J. Curry, J. Turner, J. Pendleton, G. Handy, D. Walls (standing) Second Row: (standing) B. Adams, A. Stone, D. Young, K. Eanes, E. Young, M. Mullins, V. Mullins Third Row: (standing) D, Case, L. Jefferson, R. Dodson, N. Clark, S. J. Davis, Miss Miller JUNIOR RED CROSS Our chapter elected, for this year, the following officers: Jean Curry President June Turner Vice President Jo Ann Pendleton Secretary Mary Jordan Treasurer Our council, with the aid of the student body, enrolled the school 100%. We spon- sored the Infantile Paralysis and Tuberculosis Drives; made nut cups for the Veterans Hospital at Christmas, also collected magazines for them and solicited clothing and toys for needy families. Our continuous project is that of filling a large chest to be sent overseas. 4 48 First Row: S. Daniel, B. C. Stone, E. Sink, I. L. Meade, M. Nolen, J. Grogan, Y. Stafford, L. Hall, M. J. Austin, R. Spencer, A. Stone, R. Weinstein Second Row: M. Nash, R. Spencer, C. Ingram, A. Seay, E. Clemens, B. R. Walls, P. Dodson, R. Howell, O. Roberson, F. Shelton, M. Byrd, M. B. Williams, Mrs. Phibbs Third Row: R. Smith, B. Prillaman, J. Statzer, F. Craig, B. Gunter, B. Jordan, M. J. Moore, C. Bassett, F. Hoover, R. J. Frye, J. Hill, R. Adams, B. Wright, E. Bassett, L. W. Thomasson DRAMATICS CLUB The Dramatics club, under the directorship of Mrs. Mary Ellen Phibbs was rather late in organizing this year. Thus, they presented only one play, High Windows.” This was the one-act play entered in the District Tournament of the VHSL. June Grogan was president this year, Yancey Stafford, vice president and Lucille Hall, secretary-treasurer. 49 !; • HOBBY SHOP First Row: V. Washburn, R. Nash, L. Plasters, R. Myers, L. Willis, C. Frick, C. Carter, B. Jordan Second Row: B. Conway, F. Floover, M. Arrington, B. Gunner, M. Cahill, A. Foley, D. Mitchell, L. Draper Third Row: L. Willis, W. Foster, B. Stone Fourth Row: B. Vernon, W. Compton, F. Craig Fifth Row: L. Jarrett, G. Flandy, E. Whitlow First Row: P. Prillaman, B. Vernon, P. Adams, L. Gibbs, M. Spencer, F. Ashworth, B. Shelton, G. Stone, L. Willis, R. Johnson, D. Swain, N. Clark, C. Turner, K. Eanes, L. Bradner, C. Spencer, B. Freeman Second Row: Mr. Esterly, W. Morrison, J. Myers, E. Jones, R. Novak, B. Frye, H. Prillaman, M. Cahill, J. Stone, D. Joyce, R. Hall, L. Martin, C. Lewis, D. Mills, R. Blankenship, S. Scarborough, W. Haley, L. Martin, D. Thomason, G. Carter, Mr. Traylor bird Row: W. Thomason, E. Stone, C. Fulcher, A. Foley, A. Haynes, B. Bassett, M. Bryson, J. Haynes, D. Shivley, G. Handy, L. Rorrer, M. Jones, H. Vernon, H. Spencer INDUSTRIAL ARTS 50 ! Standing: M. Pedigo, H. Scarborough, P. Moore, D. Bennett, B. Webb, S. Walthall, N. Martin, N. Byrd, A. M. Johnson, E. Stone, V. Mullins, H. Haynes, R. Simpson, R. Mason Seated: B. Oliver, B. Stone, R. Stout, J. Lawson, G. Webb, Mr. Bailey D. O. CLUB Membership in the Distributive Occupations club is limited to those seniors taking D. O. — that is, those who attend school in the morning and work during the afternoon. Mr. Bill Bailey was the sponsor of this year’s organization. Robert Stout. . Junior Lawson . Bobby Oliver. . Burin Stone Gene Webb... Mr. E. L. Bailey President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sponsor 4 51 W HOME ECONOMICS HOME ECONOMIC OFFICERS D. Setzer, Miss Whittaker, I. Meade, A. Stone, B. Mullins, K. Belcher, B. Moran, J. Prillaman HOME ECONOMICS CLUB MEMBERS First Row: V. Turner, E. Sink, J. Grogan, M. Prater Second Row: V. Mullins, Miss Beville, P. Spencer, J. Prillaman Third Row: N. Franklin, M. Sigmon, M. Turner, J. Conway, L. Bennett MONOGRAM CLUB First Row: G. Hylton, M. Nolen, D. J. Young, M. J. Austin, M. J. Moore, R. Adams, M. Byrd, J. Johnson, R. Weinstein, E. Bassett, J. Allen, M. Jones, B. Joyce, G. Wade Second Row: Mr. Lemons, J. H. Stone, F. Hoover, E. Jones, B. C. Stone, C. Agee, L. Hall, P. Philpott, L. Foster, R. Howell, J. Grogan, T. Martin, W. Hatcher, S. McGhee, B. Gunner, Miss Johnson, Mr. Bailey Third Row: C. Bassett, H. Haynes, H. Scarborough, J. Hatcher, K. Belcher, M. S. Turner, J. Curry, M. B. Williams, A. Gibbs, J. E. Swain, S. Jones, R. Smith, E. Whitlow Fourth Row: W. Compton, J. Frith, E. Hodges, B. Prillaman, J. C. Turner, A. Stone, N. Haynes, R. Stout, B. Stone, P. Wampler, B. Law, G. Handy, R. J. Frye, E. Stone The Monogram Club membership is limited to those who have won their B’s,” either in athletic events or by representing our school in a district literary or dramatic contest. 4 53 h 1 — Football victory parade. 2 — Chemistry class. 3 — Crawl in. 4 — Smile. 5 — Fight, fight. 6 — Initi- ation. 7 — Let ' s go. 8 — Hit it now. 9 — Tee hee. 10 — Off you go. 1 1— Our efficient secretary. ATHLETICS FOOTBALL FOOTBALL COACHES Mr. Lemons Mr. Bailey This is the first season at Bassett High School as football coach for Coach Bill Bailey, who came to us from Duke University. Here he had gained All-American honors at end in 1 937 and 1938. Coach Bruce Lemons, assistant coach this year, finished his fourth season as a football coach. He attended Guilford College where he played varsity football for four years. FOOTBALL MANAGERS First Row: C. Bassett, S. Jones Second Row: J. Stone, F. Hoover, R. J. Frye MOST VALUABLE FOOTBALL PLAYER Robert Stout This trophy was awarded to Robert Stout at a banquet for the football team given by the Mer- chants ' Association of Bassett on December 6. It was given to the football player chosen the Most Valuable Player by Mr. Hoover, Coach Bailey and Coach Lemons, in recognition of team play, individual play, cooperation and sportsmanship. FOOTBALL First Row: Roger Hylton, right guard, defensive standout. Eddie Bassett, center line backer. Bobby Young, fleetfooted tailback. Junior Lawson, co-captain, wingback, breaker-away. Second Row: Everette Whitlow, fullback, capable kicker. Burin Stone, fast left end. Norman Haynes, left guard, stationary. George Wade, co-captain, quarterback, linebacker. Harold Scarborough, right guard, capable sub. Third Rote: Jessie Frith, left tackle, offensive extraordinary. J. C. Turner, fullback, bulldozer. Jack Allen, right tackle, hard tackier. Robert Stout, most valuable player, defensive standout, right end. Fourth Row: Thomas Martin, left end, capable sub. Bill Law, center, capable sub. Harold Haynes, left guard, another capable sub. First Row: G. Wade, J. Lawson Second Row: N. Haynes, R. Hylton, E. Whitlow, E. Bassett, J. Frith, R. Stout, J. Turner, B. Stone, J. Allen, B. Young FOOTBALL The Bassett Bengals were a capable match for any of their opponents, but were out- classed by most of the strong District 6 teams. The Bengals ' only victory came against Hillsville, 14-7, though Christiansburg and Pearisburg came back in the last quarter to tie the score, 6-6, in both games. Of the above twelve, George Wade, Junior Lawson, Robert Stout, Burin Stone and Eddie Bassett will not return next year. VARSITY SCHEDULE B. H. S 18 B. H. S 0 B. H. S 6 B. H. S 0 B. H. S 6 B. H. S 0 B. H. S 0 B. H. S 6 B. H. S 14 B. H. S 0 Alumni 18 Galax 26 Christiansburg 6 Blacksburg 33 Pearisburg 6 Dublin 31 Fries 21 Narrows 27 Hillsville 7 Hargrave 14 4 58 4 - First Row: R. Stout, J. Frith, E. Whitlow, J. Allen, E. Bassett, J. Lawson, (co-captain) G. Wade, (co- captain), J. Turner, R. Hylton, B. You ng, N. Haynes, B. Stone, R. Frye, Manager Second Row: C. Bassett, Manager, S. Jones, Manager, G. Hylton, E. Jones, H. Scarborough, H. Haynes, L. Thomasson, B. Joyce, J. Jones, T. Martin, M. Jones, E. Stone, B. Law, A. Stone, C. Arendall, G. Adams, G. Carter, F. Hoover, Manager, J. Stone, Manager FOOTBALL Junior Choo Choo” Lawson and George Wade were elected co-captains of the 1949-1950 football season at a meeting of the squad on October 6. Both boys had played one varsity season previous to this and both proved to be aptly prepared to lead the team. FOOTBALL CAPTAINS George Wade Junior Lawson 4 59 Standing: B. Young, J. Allen, E. Whitlow, J. Frith, A. Gibbs, W. Compton, R. Hylton, B. Byrd, R. Novak Front: G. Wade, captain VARSITY BASKETBALL The Bassett Bengals finished the basketball season with a 9-10 record for total games and a 5-8 record for District 6 play. Bassett was unable to obtain a berth in the district tournament, but finished in a tie for 9th place. Although the season this year was not impressive, the Bengals should open some eyes next year as the whole squad returns with the exception of Captain George Wade, the lone senior. There are also several valuable substitutes coming up from the Jr. Varsity. Bassett. . . . .46 — Critz . . .64 Bassett. . , . . .49 — Fieldale . . .68 Bassett. . . , . .45 — Spencer-Penn . . . . . .26 Bassett. . . . . 55 — Bassett Independents 25 Bassett. . . . . 9 8 — Critz . . .18 Bassett . . , . . . 58 — Fieldale . . .54 Bassett. . . . . . 5 1 — Stuart ... 40 Bassett. . , . . . 29— Galax . . . 34 Bassett. . . . . . 55 — Martinsville . . . . . . .47 Bassett. . . , . .45 — Blacksburg ...76 Bassett. . . . . . 56 — Stuart . . .41 Bassett. . . . .45 — Rocky Mount . . . . . . 40 Bassett. . , . . .40 — Christiansburg . . . . .26 Bassett . . . , . .61— Hillsville 22 Bassett. . , ...58 — Rocky Mount... . . .54 Bassett . . . , . . 57— Martinsville . . . . . . .61 Bassett. . , . . . 56 — Blacksburg . . .64 Bassett. . . , . .28 — Christiansburg . . . . .35 Bassett. . , , . . 52 — Galax ...37 • g| (10 D. Shivley, D. Shivley, B. Gunner, C. Bassett, A. Stone, J. E. Swain, A. Davis, T. Martin, B. Jordan, F. Hoover, S. McGhee, B. Law, J. Pedigo, J. C. Mize, R. J. Frye and W. Hatcher JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Although the Junior Varsity was unable to overcome a defect of defeats in the 5-8 records, the valuable experience will be shone next year. Adron Stone, Charles Bassett, James Pedigo, and Andy Davis will be some of those fighting for a place on the varsity next year. The Junior Varsity came within a few points of winning several point games, and also fought strongly against more experienced boys. The win-loss record isn’t a true example of the class basketball the Junior Varsity gave the opposition; they knew they had played a hard game to win. - 5( 61 If BOYS ' JUNIOR BASKETBALL Bassett. . . . . 36 — Spencer-Penn . . . . . .23 Bassett. . . . . . ? 1 — Fieldale . . .37 Bassett. . . . . 50 — Stuart . . . 36 Bassett. . . . . 22 — Galax . . .28 Bassett. . . . . 19 — Martinsville . . . . . . .27 Bassett. . . , . . 32 — Rocky Mount . . . . . . Bassett. . . . . .44 — Stuart . . .17 Bassett . . . . . 39— Hillsville . . . 5 Bassett. . . . . 35 — Christiansburg . . . . .32 Bassett. . . . . . 34 — Martinsville .... . . .43 Bassett. . . , . . 30 — Rocky Mount. . . . . .32 Bassett. . . . . .23 — Christiansburg . . . . .32 Bassett. . . . . . 34 — Fieldale . . .50 BASKETBALL MANAGERS G. Hylton, B. Joyce, B. Martin Janis Meade, June Grogan, Ruth Howell, Lucille Hall, Betty Carrol Stone, Lois Young, Martha Sue Turner, Dorothy Turner, Jean Curry, Kathleen Belcher, Joyce Hatcher, and Cleo Agee GIRLS ' VARSITY BASKETBALL The basketball season opened up this year with a large number of girls coming out. Some were old players, but most of them were new. Curry, Meade, and Agee were in there scoring point after point for their home team with Turner, Young, and Turner, guards, keeping the other teams from scoring. Hatcher, Howell, Hall, Stone, and the whole team really showed they had grand training from their new coach, Miss Betsy Lee Johnson. Scores of the games were as follows: Stuart — 50 Spencer — 24 . . . Critz — 49 Martinsville — 16 Stuart — 42 .... Blacksburg — 40 Galax — 19 .... Fieldale — 19 . . . Alumnae — 14 . . Fieldale— 28 . . . Blacksburg — 42 Martinsville — 28 . . Bassett — 37 December 2 . . Bassett — 37 5 . . Bassett — 43 December 16 . . Bassett — 26 January 6 . . Bassett — 20 January 12 . . Bassett — 32 January 20 . . Bassett — 26 January 27 . . Bassett — 18 January 31 . Bassett — 26 February 2 . .Bassett — 24 7 . . Bassett — 3 1 February 14 . . Bassett — 19 24 June Grogan — Sports Editor 4 6 3 fa First Row: S. Stegall, L. Boswell, N. Pilson, M. F. Curry, H. Ramsey Second Row: M. Byrd, P. Philpott, G. Ashworth, M. Prater, D. Young, L. Foster, I. Lemons, S. Walthall GIRLS ' JUNIOR VARSITY Outstanding on the junior varsity squad were Byrd, Prater and Pilson as forwards and Foster, Ramsey and Young as guards. Doris Jean Young was elected captain and Mary Ruth Prater, co-captain. The schedule was as follows: Bassett — 16 Spencer-Penn — 5 December 12 Bassett — 29 Martinsville — 3 January 5 Bassett — 2 2 Stuart — 39 January 10 Bassett— 23 Fieldale — 28 January 26 Bassett — 20 Fieldale — 18 February 9 Bassett — 9 Martinsville — 11 23 BASKETBALL GIRLS ' BASKETBALL COACH Miss Johnson BASKETBALL MANAGERS Ann Philpott, Mary June Moore Miss Betsy Lee Johnson was the coach of the girls’ teams for the 1949-1950 season. A graduate of Madison College, she produced good varsity and junior varsity teams from practically all raw recruits. She also coached softball and sponsored all cheerleaders. Mary June Moore and Ann Philpott were the managers of this year’s basketball teams. Mary June also filled this capacity last year, while Ann was new to the job. 4 65 f FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS M. Austin, J. Grogan, L. Hall, D. Young, R. Adams, B. Stone, R. Howell, R. Weinstein VARSITY BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS J. Clark, I. Meade, E. Sink, B. Harris, P. Ramsey, H. Bradner, M. Austin, J. Pegram JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS F. Amos, M. Divers, M. Swain, J. Turner, N. Dodson, M. J. Austin, N. L. Shelton, J. Bennett • 5f 66 }S - FEATURES SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Neatest Bill McDonald Peggy Thomasson Most Lady-Like, Gentleman-Like Romaine Simpson Douglas Martin Most Likely to Succeed Eddie Bassett Doretha Stone Most Typical Seniors Thomas Martin June Grogan 5f 68 SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Best Looking Ralph Nash Mary June Moore Cutest Ruth Howell Ralph Mason Most Studious Paul Wampler Betsy Smith Most Bashful Burin Stone Edith Fulcher 69 }§ • SENIOR SU Best All ' Round Margaret Byrd Yancy Stafford PERLATIVES Friendliest Joyce Johnson Bobby Prillaman Bluffs Ellis Stone Stella Waltham Most Athletic Louise Foster George Wade 3| 70 h SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Chatterboxes Bobby Webb June Turner Most Popular Junior Lawson Rebecca Adams 71 } - Flirts Rachel Spencer Eugene Hodges Most Musical Myrtle Nolen Robert Stout Football King and Queen Rebecca Adams and Junior Lawson ■ $ 72 f CALENDAR Sept. 1 — Out of bed by 7:00, at school by 8:00. Rush! Rush! Rush! Sept. 5 — Hurrah! A Holiday. Sept. 10 — First come first served in the lunchroom. Sept. 16 — The Bengals lose to Galax 26-0 in the first foot- ball game of the season. Sept. 18 — The shorthand s ' udents are beginning to wonder just what they ' ve gotten into. Sept. 20 — Class meetings. Sept. 24 — The teachers are all really making everyone burn that midnight oil. Sept. 26 — Just think, no detention hall. Sept. 30 — The Bengals tied Christiansburg 6-6. Oct. 7 — Bobby Young receiving a broken arm in the game with Blacksburg. Oct. II) — The Senior Boys left to get ads. Happy hunting boys! Oct. 14 — The Bengals were tied by Pearisburg 6-6. Oct. 19 — Everyone dreading to go home because of their report cards. Oct. 20 — Want ' a buy an annual? That’s the question all the seniors are asking. Oct. 28 — Happy day! Class rings are here at last. Oct. 30 — Everyone skipping class to bid the Bengals good- bye as they leave for their trips. Nov. 1 — It ' s really interesting to watch all those love birds go floating down the hall. Nov. 4 — A victory parade preceded the football game and afterward Junior Lawson and Red Adams were elected King and Queen for our home- coming game with Fries. Nov. 6— Everyone so anxious to get to class that they run over one another. Feb. 8 CALENDAR Nov. 8 — The teachers are wondering how the Seniors ever passed their Spelling. Nov. 11 — At last. The Bengals defeated Hillsville 14-7. Nov. 16 — Everyone looking neat and pretty to have their pictures made. Nov. 18 — The Bengals close the football season with 1 win, 2 ties, and 6 losses. Nov. 24 — School closes for Thanksgiving Holidays. Dec. 3 — The Juniors honored Fieldale with a visit. Dec. 3 — The girls showed the boys how to play football by staging a mock football game. Dec. 10 — All the girls trying to decide what to give their fellows for Christmas. Dec. 16 — Everyone rejoicing because school is out and look- ing forward to the Christmas party to be given in the gymn. Dec. 25 — Old Saint Nick is really a wonderful guy to leave all us mean kids such wonderful gifts. Jan. 2 — All the kids dragging into school with such gloomy faces. Jan. 9 — The Bengals surprising everyone and giving the Bulldogs a rough time. Our lady Bengals added a victory to their list. Jan. 10 — One hershey bar has been offered to anyone who can think of someway to make our basketball players grow. Jan. 19 — Wonder why everyone looks so scared these days? Could it be because exams have started? Jan. 20 — The Bird Cage seems to be the hideout for the high school crowd. Jan. 26 — All the girls getting dreamy over the love-songs played in assembly. Jan. 27 — The Bengals defeated Galax, 52-37. Feb. 3 — Life is just one blow after another but the blow received when report cards come out is the worst. Feb. 8 — The Fieldale Blue Devils defeating the Bassett Bengals in a hard fought game. CALENDAR Feb. 13 — Those poor new Monogram members that have to be initiated into the Monogram Club. Feb. 14 — All the girls receiving valentines and candy from their fellows. Feb. 17 — The Seniors coming out in their Sunday-go-to- meeting clothes for Senior Day. Feb. 18 — Everyone having such a good time at the Senior Valentine Party. Feb. 21 — The Bengals defeated Hillsville in a hot cage game. Feb. 24 — The Bengals lost to Martinsville in a hard fought game. The lady Bengals also lost but they put up a good fight. March 1 — Everyone feeling the effects of those cold March winds. March 6 — The J. V. Tournament getting off with a bang. March 8 — Selling drinks during a game is really hard work. March 16 — The Variety Show really had some wonderful talent in it. March 17 — The third performance of Bassett ' s district play was given at Martinsville. The cast included Yancy Stafford, Ann Stone, Myrtle Nolen, Annabel Gusler and J. C. Turner. April 1 — April Fool you old blind mule wash your face and go to school. April 3 — The baseball team getting in shape. April 6 — The juniors giving a hum dinger of a play. April 9 — Everyone looking forward to a visit from Easter Bunny. April 20 — The Seniors being entertained by the Kiwanians. April 21 — The Beta attending the Beta Convention. April 28 — Members of the Annual Staff and Newspaper attending the S. I. P. A. Convention. April 28 — All the wolves turned out to the Beauty Pageant and to see the beauties of Bassett High. Peggy Philpott was crowned Miss Bassett, 1950. Barbara Moran was runner-up. May 5 — Everyone enjoying the Senior Play. May 1 1 — The Junior and Senior Banquet went over with a bang. June 1 — Oh me! Exams again. June 4 — The Baccalaureate Service was very impressive. June 5 — All the Seniors crying at graduation. SENIOR STATISTICS REBECCA IRENE ADAMS Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Junior Red Cross, Vice President, 1; Safety Patrol, 1; Dramatics Club, 2, 3, 4, Vice President, 3; Bell Staff, 2, 3; Latin Club, 2, 3; Beta Club, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Glee Club. 3, 4; Vice President of Senior Class, 4; President of S. C. A., 4. JOHN EDWIN BASSETT, Jr. Box 191, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, 4; Football, 4; Basketball, 4; Baseball, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Timber Tints, 4; Dramatics Club, 4; Literary Club, 4; Fire Fighters, 4. DOROTHELENE FRANCES BENNETT Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 3; Literary Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3; Library Club, 2. MARGARET JUANITA BENNETT Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3; Library Club, 4; Com- mercial Club, 3; Dramatics Club, 4. MARGARET ANN BYRD Bassett, Virginia Secretary of Freshman Class, 1; Dramatics Club, 2, 3, 4; Secretary of F. H. A., 2; Secretary of Junior Class, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4; Captain of Junior Varsity Basketball, 3; Monogram Club, 4. NANCY EDNA BYRD Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2; Commercial Club, 3; D. O. Club, 4. THELMA LOUISE CASSADY Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3, 4; Science Club, 3; Safety Patrol, 2, 3; Glee Club, 4. JOHN EZRA DALTON Bassett, Virginia Fire Fighters, 2, 3; Literary Club, 4. NANCY ELIZABETH DODSON Box 23U Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3; Beta Club, 3, 4; Com- mercial Club, 3; Timber Tints Staff, Typist, 4; Glee Club, 4; Dramatics Club, 4; Literary Club, 4. MILDRED ALEANE FOLEY Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Library Club, 2; Commercial Club, 3; Home Eco- nomics Club, 3- FRANCES LOUISE FOSTER Bassett, Virginia Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol, 2, 3, 4; Mono- gram Club, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club, 2; Softball, 2, 3, 4; Library Club, 1. EDITH LOU FULCHER Stanleytown, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2; Commercial Club, 3, Sec- retary, 4; Cheerleader, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Timber Tints, 4; Bell Staff, Circulation Manager, 3, 4. JUNE MARIE GROGAN Bassett, Virginia Dramatics Club, 4; Literary Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Cheerleader, 4; Ffome Economics Club, 1, 2, 4; Softball, 2, 4; Latin Club, 3; TIMBER Tints Staff, Sports Editor, 4. ANNABEL LEE GUSLER Box 655, Bassett, Virginia President of Freshman Class, 1; Glee Club, 1; Student Council, Vice President, 2; Dramatics Club, 2, 3; Home Economics Club, 2; Beta Club, 3, 4; Timber Tints Feature Editor, 4. HAROLD EUGENE HAYNES Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Monogram Club, 4; Fire Fighters, 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club, 3; Football, 2, 3, 4. BETTY RUTH HELMS Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3; Beta Club, 3, 4; Literary Club, 4; Dramatics Club, 4. JESSIE ANDREW HILL Bassett, Virginia Freshman Representative of Timber Tints, 1; Student Council, 1, 3; Treasurer of Freshman Class, 1; Dra- matics Club, 2, 3, Treasurer, 3, Secretary, 4; Bell News- paper Staff, Fashion Editor, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Trea- surer of Senior Class, 4; Timber Tints, Business Manager, 4. BOBBY EUGENE HODGES Box 336, Stanleytown, Virginia Glee Club, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Math Club, 3; Safety Patrol, 1, 2, 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club, 3; Fire Fighters, 4. RUTH LOUISE HOWELL Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain, 2; Pep Squad, 1; Secretary of Sophomore Class, 2; Mono- gram Club, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 2; Safety Patrol, 2, 3; Football Cheerleader, 4; Treasurer of S. C. A., 4; Historian, 3. WAYMAN DARROW JARRETT Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Industrial Arts Club, 3; Commercial Club, 3; Bell Newspaper Staff, Typist, 3, 4; Timber Tints Staff, 4. NANCY ALICE JEFFERSON Box 305, Stanleytown, Virginia Science Club, 2; Library Club, 2; Home Economics Club, 4. ANNIE MAE JOHNSON Box 422, Stanleytown, Virginia Dramatics Club, 1; Literary Club, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; D. O. Club, 4. JOYCE NORTON JOHNSON Bassett, Virginia Basketball, 1, 3, Manager 2; President of Sophomore Class, 2; Monogram Club, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 2; Home Economics Club, Treasurer, 2; Glee Club, 2, 3. - 5) 76 SENIOR STATISTICS ARNOLD JUNIOR JONES Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Safety Patrol, 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Industrial Arts Club, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4; Fire Fighters, 1, 2, 3, 4; Com- mercial Club, 3; Football, 2, 4; Baseball, 4. NELLIE JEAN JOYCE Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3; Dramatics Club, 4; Literary Club, 4. JUNIOR LAWSON Stanleytown, Virginia Industrial Arts Club, Secretary and Treasurer, 3; Fire Fighters, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Football, 3, 4; D. O. Club, 4; President of Junior Class, 3; Football King, 4. DOUGLAS AMON MARTIN Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Junior Red Cross, 1; Commercial Club, 3; Beta Club, Vice President, 3, 4; Bell Staff, Assistant Editor, 3, 4; Timber Tints, Assistant Business Manager, 4; Math Club, 3. NANCY MARIE MARTIN Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2; Commercial Club, 3; D. O. Club, 4. THOMAS STAUNTON MARTIN Bassett, Virginia Safety Patrol, 3; Fire Fighters, 2, 3; Commercial Club, 3; Basketball, 2, 3. 4; Football, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross, 2; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 4. RALPH W. MASON Bassett, Virginia Treasurer of Sophomore Class, 2; Fire Fighters, 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club, 3; D. O. Club, 4. WILLIAM THOMAS McDONALD Bassett, Virginia Fire Fighters, 3, 4; Latin Club, 3; Math Club, 3; Band 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Bell Staff, 2; Dramatics Club, 2; Safety Patrol, 2, 3. IDA LEE MEADE Box 417, Stanleytown, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3, 4, Secretary, 3; Safety Patrol, 3; Dramatics Club, 4; Literary Club, 4; Softball, 2, 4; Basketball, 4. MARY JUNE MOORE Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, 1, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club, 2, 3; Commercial Club, 3; Manager of Girls ' Basketball, 3; Monogram Club, 4; Library Club, 4; Literary Club, 4. VIRGINIA DARE MULLINS Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 3; Junior Red Cross, 4. FREDRICK RALPH NASH Stanleytown, Virginia President of Senior Class, 4; Timber Tints Staff, Business Staff, 4; Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 2, 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club, 1, 2; Safety Patrol, 1, 2; Library Club, 2, 3; Math Club, 2. MYRTLE RUBY NOLEN Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club, 2, 3; Latin Club, 3; Pep Squad, 1; Safety Patrol, 3, 4; Science Club, 4. BOBBY LEE OLIVER Bassett, Virginia Football, 1; Latin Club, 1, 2; Fire Fighters, 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 3; Industrial Arts Club, 3; D. O. Club, 4. MARY JANE PEDIGO Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Bell Staff, Typist, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 3; Literary Club, 3, 4; Beta Club, 4. BOBBY MORRIS PRILLAMAN Bassett, Virginia Baseball Manager, 2; Library Club, 3; Dramatics Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Band, 2, 3, 4; Reporter; Drum and Bugle Corps, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Commercial Club, 3. OPAL DESSA ROBERSON Route 2, Box 143, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3, 4; Dramattics Club, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 3- RONALD CHESTER ROSS Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Baseball, 3; Junior Red Cross, 3; Bell Staff, Typist, 3, 4; Reporter for Junior Class, 3; Commercial Club, 3; Industrial Arts Club, 3; TIMBER TINTS Staff, Busi- ness Staff, 4; Basketball, 4; Baseball, 4. GROVER HAROLD SCARBOROUGH Bassett, Virginia Safety Patrol, 2; Industrial Arts Club, Reporter, 3; Glee Club, 3; Fire Fighters, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Football, 2, 3, 4; D. O. Club, 4. FRANCES ELIZABETH SHELTON Route 1, Box 230, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 3, 4; Science Club, 3. ROMAINE SIMPSON Box 447, Stanleytown, Virginia Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Latin Club, 2; Home Economics Club, 2; Literary Club, Secretary, 3; Student Council, 2; Treasurer of Junior Class, 3; Bell Staff, Editor, 3, 4; Beta Club, 4. 4 77 SENIOR STATISTICS ETHOLINE JOYCE SINK Box 358, Stanleytown, Virginia Glee Club, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 3; Basketball, 3, 4; Softball, 2, 4; Home Economics Club, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 4; Literary Club, 4. BETSY ROSS SMITH Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Literary Club, 2, 3; Latin Club, 3; Home Economics Club, 2; Beta Club, 3, 4; Science Club, 4; Dramatics Club. 4. FRANCES RACHEL SPENCER Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club, Treasurer, 3, President, 4; Math Club, Secretary and Treasurer, 3; Latin Club, 2, 3; Timber Tints Staff, Editor-in-Chief, 4; Vice President of Junior Class, 3. JOHN YANCEY STAFFORD Box 246, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, 3, 4; Band, 3; Dramatics Club, 3; Mono- gram Club, 3, 4. ANN STONE Bassett, Virginia Junior Red Cross, 1, President, 3, 4; Home Eco- omics Club, 2, 3, President, 4; Dramatics Club, 3, 4; Literary Club, 4; BURIN S. STONE Bassett, Virginia Fire Fighters, 4; Monogram Club, 4; D. O. Club, 4; Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 3, 4; Sergeant of Arms, Class, 3. DORETHA YVONNE STONE Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics 2, 3; Beta Club, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 3; Timber Tints Staff, Typist, 4; Dramatics Club, 4. ELLIS LESTER STONE Route 1, Bassett, Virgnia Junior Red Cross, 1; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Cheerleader, 2; Literary Club, 2, 3; Library Club, 2, President, 3‘, Dramatics Club, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Fire Fighters, 3, 4. MARY RUTH STONE Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics, 2, 3; Commercial Club, 3; Literary Club, 4; Dramatics Club, 4. ROBERT WILLIAM STOUT Route 1, Bassett, Virginia Student Council, 1, Vice President, 3; Fire Fighters, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3; Football, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 3; Monogram Club, 4; Industrial Arts Club, Sergeant at Arms, 3; D. O. Club, 4. LARRY FRANK THOMASSON Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Industrial Arts Club, 3, 4; Latin Club, 3; Safety Patrol, 3, 4; Beta Club, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 4. MARY ANN THOMASSON Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Beta Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Home Economics Club, 2; Latin Club, 3. PEGGY SUE THOMASSON Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Reporter of Freshman Class, 1; Home Economics Club, 2, Vice President, 3; Library Club, Vice President, 4; Glee Club, 4; Dramatics Club, 4; Timber Tints Staff, Circulation Staff, 4. OLA JUNE TURNER Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Pep Squad, 1; Home Economics Club, 2, 3; Junior Red Cross, Reporter, 2, Secretary, 3, Vice President, 4; Commercial Club, 3; Bell Staff, Typist, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 4; Library Club, 4; Timber Tints Staff, Typist, Circulation Staff, 4; Glee Club, 4. GEORGE GROVER WADE Bassett, Virginia Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain, 3; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4, co captain, 4; Monogram Club, 2, 3, President 4; Library Club, 3; Dramatics Club, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4. JOSEPH PAUL WAMPLER Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Fire Fighters, 3, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3; Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Beta Club, 3, 4; Math Club, 3; Band, 4; Student Conucil, 3. STELLA MAE WALTHALL Route 1, Bassett, Virginia Safety Patrol, 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club, 2; Commercial Club, 3; Softball, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club, 4 ' D. O. Club, 4. BOBBY WEBB Bassett, Virginia Vice President of Sophomore Class, 2; Basketball Cheerleader, 2; Football Cheerleader, 2, 3; Fire Fighters, 2, 3, 4; Band 3; Latin Club, 2, 3; Dramatics Club, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Baseball, 2; Drum and Bugle Corps, 4. GENE WEBB Bassett, Virginia Football Cheerleader, 2, 3; Fire Fighters, 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 3; Band, 3; Drum and Bugle Corps, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Baseball, 2, 3; Dramatics Club, 4; Industrial Arts Club, 1. BETTY RHONA WEINSTEIN Bassett, Virginia News Reporter for The Bell, 2; Basketball, 1; Bell Staff, Circulating Manager, 3, 4; Beta Club. 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Timber Tints Staff, Associate Editor, 4; Latin Club, 2, Vice President, 3; Dramatics Club, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Cheerleader, 2, 3; Football Cheerleader, 4. EDNA MAE WOOD Route 2, Box 281, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2; Glee Club, 3; Beta Club, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 4. 4 78 4 ADVERTISEMENTS FAGG’S DRUGSTORE Compliments of Friendly Service JEWEL BOX Phone 3 103 34 Church Street Lee-Keesee Building Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of WILLIAM’S STORE HARRELL’S FOOD STORE Martinsville’’ s Most Popular Store Church Street Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of C. W. HOLT COMPANY RUCKER CLIFT House of Quality Martinsville, Va. Martinsville, Virginia ATKINS Style Center For Men ELIZABETH MORRIS Fine Portraiture 39 E. Church St. Collinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia DeShazo Lumber Company Wholesale and Retail General Contractors and Builders Dial 3 167 17 Bridge Street Martinsville, Virginia WYATT BUICK SALES CO. 103 W. Church Street Phone 3869 Martinsville, Virginia HILL MOTOR CO. STUDEBAKER SALES AND SERVICE Phone 2251 Bassett, Virginia Compliments of TROXLER FURNITURE COMPANY, Inc. 26 Fayette Street Martinsville, Virginia MORGAN-EUBANK FURNITURE CO. 14 East Campbell Avenue Through the Block Dial 7357 Roanoke, Virginia ADAMS FURNITURE COMPANY Better Flome Furnishings Phone 4571 Bassett, Virginia FON’S GROCERY Fresh Meats, Groceries and Feeds Phone 4161 Bassett, Virginia MICK-OR-MACK “Cash Talks” GROCERIES AND FRESH MEATS Bassett, Va. 4 81 1 — Future cooks. 2 — At recess. 3 — Going my way? 4 — Batter up. 5 — Wha ' cha buying? 6 — Foot- ball cheerleaders. 7 — After the game. 8 — Why the kerchief, Juanita? 9 — Familiar twosome. 10 — Jack and Lucille. 11 — Refreshments. 12 — Three little girls. 13 — Jump! 14 — All dressed up. 15 — A teacher explains. 16 — Party. 17 — What ' s so funny? Compliments of VIRGINIA SHOE SHOP Martinsville, Virginia HELMS MOTOR CO., Inc. DeSOTO AND PLYMOUTH WHITE TRUCKS Sales and Service Martinsville, Virginia BUY BETTER BARGAINS AT BERLIN’S Martinsville ' s Oldest Merchant Main Street Below City Hall Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of BONDURANT FURNITURE CORPORATION “ Homes furnished for better living ” Corner Main and Clay Dial 3397 Martinsville, Virginia QUALITY SHOE STORE f ®ou nmsa — (Tly(Tub5w - MA R TINSVILLE, VA7 Martinsville, Virginia SERVICE PRINTING COMPANY Printers — Stationers 20 Bridge St. Dial 3241 Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of LLOYD’S, INC. Jewelers 27 Church St. Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia 4 83 In. u Southwest Virginia ' s Style Center Roanoke, Virginia m JEWELERS ■ OPTICIANS If it’s from Kingofs • — It’s Guaranteed Martinsville ' s Leading Jewelers Watches - Diamonds - Silverware - Jewelry Martinsville, Virginia MAIN STREET RESTAURANT Mr. and Mrs. Curtis C. 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