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

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1951 volume:

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA DIVISION OF EXTENSION GIF! _ AUG2 8, ' 8a : i I 1 We, the Class of 1951, present to you a glimpse of our life during this, our Senior year, at the John D. Bassett High School. Follow our footprints through these pages and you ' ll find a year full of fun, laughter, activity, a few hours of hard work, and a few moments of sadness. All in all, though, this has been a year of achievement in many of our undertakings — both large and small. As we scurried from classes to meetings to friendly gatherings to exciting games or to any of our many and varied enterprises, we feel that we in our small way left our print in the history of our school. So by following our footprints we present to you our 1951 Timber Tints. opcrty of d’jrary of Virgif-ia ..ond, VA wV ' v • • • Ddiation hether in the quest of knowledge, to solve a problem, to share an amusing experience, or just to talk for a while our footsteps led us many times to Room 27 and Aliss Mary Helen King. As our class sponsor, we found her advice invaluable; as a teacher we found her knowledge and patience inspiring; as a confidante we found her understanding, encouraging; and as a friend, we found her humor and tolerance gratifying. To Miss King, our teacher and friend, we, the Class of 1951, dedicate this edition of the Timber Tints. Snapshots a — Smile pretty, b — Norman and Pete, c — ' Phe twins, d — Watch tliat pose, e — Noel and two friends, f — Helen, Hilda, and Mary, g — All dressed up. h — Hero of the game, i — ' I ' he show girls. School Board Left to Right: Geneva S. Chappell, Secretary; S. S. Flythe; H. D. Whittle; Dr. D. H . Mason, Chairman; J. Foster HoHifield; T. N. Holland; J. D. Bassett, Jr.; Paul Richardson. Mniinistration Mr. E. Carl Hoover, principal of the John D. Bassett High School, is known to all the stu- dents as both a cheerful, friendly man and as a stern disciplinarian. Whether for a bit of friendly advice, a thoughtful word or two, a pat on the back, or a well-deserved scolding, students are grateful to Mr. Hoover for all the time and energy he puts into making our school a smooth- functioning institution. Superintendent of the Henry County schools, J. Foster Hollifield, is well known to the students for his twinkling eyes and hearty voice. Al- though we have not had much opportunity to see him this year, we know that he is constantly thinking of us and our welfare. E. L. Bailey Social Studies, D. 0., Coach Miss Nancy Lee Ballard Librarian Mrs. Lonis Copenhaver English, Spanish Mrs. Lena Franklin Secretary Earl J. Melmureck Physical Education John H. Esterly Industrial Arts Frank Hartis Industrial Arts ' Fheo Hill Mathematics Mrs. Frances Holliday Science, History Home Economics .Miss Mary Helen King Science E. Bruce Lemons Science, Coach AIiss Eunice Lipscomb English Miss Mary Lucas Commercial, Social Studies Robert Owens English Miss Ethel Stone History Mrs. Frances Milstead Commercial Mrs. Betsy Pennello Physical Education M iss Lillian Whittaker Home Economics NOT PICTLRED Miss Bernice Kirstein Miss Margaret Miller English Mathematics, Latin William O. Wilson Industrial Arts a— Is that vou, Violet and Moiia Lee? Lrma. d — I Icy! One to a customer! e- chummy! h— Where did everybody go? scared, go on in! b— Somebodv is gonna be sick tomorrow! c— Roberta and _VYl,e v! f— Our dignified seniors of yesteryear, g— Oettmg i_ ' rhat’s a pretty skirt! j— Care for a ride? k— Don t be J. C. Turner, C. Agee, Miss King, L. Hall, Miss Lipscomb, J. Allen J. C. Turner Cleo Agee Lucille Hall Jack Allen Miss Eunice Lipscomb Miss AIary Helen King .... President Vice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Sponsors Color: Red and Jf hite Flower: Rose W ith Aliss Eunice Lipscomb and Miss Mary Helen King as our sponsors, the Senior Class began a successful year by entertaining the high school faculty at a reception in the cafeteria. d ' he football king and queen were from our class and many seniors performed meritoriously on the football, basketball and baseball teams. A member of our class, J. C. Turner, received the “most valuable” football player award. Social activities have included directing recreational activities for the school. The class was entertained at a social by their room mothers. Several of the Senior girls were hostesses at a wiener roast in November. Events such as our class play and the Junior-Senior Banquet climaxed the activities of the year. •■{ 12 }•« Seniors Cleo Agee Jack Allen Geneva Ashworth Mary Jane Austin Kathleen Belcher Lorena Bennett Hilda Bradner Clara Bryant Billy Byrd Gary Lee Carter Dennis Case Dorothy Cassady 13 Seniors I Jean Curry Bertha Deal Donald Dyer Frances Edmonds Nadine Franklin Jesse Frith R. J. Frye Taylor Fulcher Ellsworth Haley Jewell Hall Lucille Hall Marvin Hall 1 !■ )i - Seniors Raymond Hall Nancy Plolt Joan P. Jarrett Dorothy Turner Hamby Roger Hylton Ruth Johnson Wallace Hatcher Alma Ingram Bill Law Norman Haynes Virginia Ingram Esther Lawson 15 Bernard Martin Mona Lee Alartin Stuart McGhee Betty Ruth Mullins Ronald M yers Ann Philpott Peggy Philpott Mary Ruth Prater Joy Lee Prillaman Philip Prillaman Helen Ramsey Dorothy Setzer -� :■{ 10 Seniors Norma Lee Shelton Donald Shively Pauline Spencer James Statzer I Mary Swain j Lewis W. Thompson ! J. C. Turner Martha Sue Turner Violet Turner Everett Whitlow Bobby Young Doris Jean Young 4 17 I- a_ Vay to go, Lois, h— One Sunday afternoon, c— Johnny, d— ' Fhis is the life! e— Room to spare, f — Professional stuntsters. g — Capable cheerleaders, h — La onne. i Watch it, Donald. Senior Class History Commencement time? Can this be us, Seniors of 1951? Why, it seems like a dream. A dream that had its beginning four years ago. How proud we felt when one hundred and seventeen of us entered Bassett High School for the first time. Especially when Peggy Philpott, a member of our Class was runner-up in the Beauty Pageant. The next fall one hundred of us returned as sophomores to enter the new school building. With J. C. Turner as our president, we began to feel as if we really belonged. More of us participated in sports and in club activities. Again Peggy Philpott was runner-up in the Beauty Pageant. Seventy-seven of us returned as juniors. J. C. Turner, again, was our presi- dent. Under him we had a very successful year. Members of our class had places on the varsity teams and others were cheerleaders. The Junior Class gave a three- act play, “One Mad Night,’’ which was a big hit. This time Peggy Philpott was chosen “Aliss Bassett’’ in the Beauty Pageant. However, the biggest thrill came when we gave the Seniors their banquet. Then the Seniors of “50” graduated and we were the Seniors. And now for the last part of our dream but certainly not the least. Our class rings came; football season ended; the Senior play and banquet are behind us and just memories. We find ourselves in our caps and gowns waiting to march down the aisle. Soon we leave, never again to return as students of Bassett High School. But from us, the Seniors of “51,” we say, “Alay your dreams and memories be as wonderful as ours are.’’ 19 Prophpcy The other day, as I was looking over my shelves of books for something to pass the time away, 1 stumbled upon my copy of the 1951 Timber Tints. It sure doesn’t seem like ten years since I and the rest of that “nutty” gang were “digni- fied ” seniors. Gosh, why it seenis just like yesterday, but time does fly. But believe me, we’ve left our mark on this world. Why I can’t even open a magazine without a picture of that famous Byrdmobile popping up right before my eyes. Billy Byrd really hit the jackpot when he designed that ' And what about Jack Allen about to receive his Master of Science degree in diesel engineering with dishpan hands from washing out those “economy size” garments. Kay Belcher just finished writing another best seller, “How to Trap Tall Men.” ell, experience is the best teacher. And Mary Jane Austin really raked in the chips on her invention, something called Blowhard Bubble Gum, I believe. Have you read Ellsworth Haley’s latest comic strip “Pluto the Plutonian. ” And Everett Whitlow is constructing those architectural wonders as fast as Jimmy Statzer can design them! Quite a team. R. J. Frye isn’t doing bad as District Attorney, and what about Dennis Case being elected Senator — Moved out just in time for Taylor Fulcher to be inaugurated Governor. They call him “yodeling Fulcher.” 1 wonder what WGllace Hatcher, that great scientist, can think of to discover next. Seems to me he’s discovered everything already. Speaking of discoveries, have you heard of that rich uranium deposit three ol’ prospectors, namely Bernard Stone, Versil Washburn and Roy Wall, discovered up in Alaska. Raked in a coupla’ cool million off that deal. Bernard Martin and J. C. Turner are doing a swell job with the F. B. I. Brains and Brawn — some combination! I never miss Violet Turner’s radio program if I can help it. She has some simply scrumptious recipes. Another favorite program is Bobby W right’s jazz hour — actually makes me feel young again. Gary Carter isn’t doing bad as a pilot either — set some sort of world record the other day; I forget what, now. I have the awfullest time keeping up with this crowd. Wdiat with Lucille Hall inventing all sorts of cleaning fluids ’specially to remove lipstick stains or your money back, and StViart McGhee giving me tickets for speeding through town every other day. I wish I had privileges like that engineer, Roger Hylton, who comes zooming through here every 10 minutes, but then I don’t have a streamlined, jet-powered locomotive either. Bassett used to be little more than a hole in the road, but now with that big, new department store Geneva Ashworth has opened and Frances Edmonds’ drugstores, it’s grown some. Puddin’ Haynes sure has a nice lumber yard. Doing plenty of business, too. And Alma Ingram and Nancy Holt have opened up a super beauty salon. I see lots of my friends there when I go to be beautified — regular old hen house. Dorothy Hamby’s new play, “Life of An Army W ife,” opens at the local playhouse to- night where Donald Dyer just finished a series of concerts. People are often amazed that celebrities like Peggy and Ann Philpott, the latest movie queens. Bill Law, the Prophecy newest thing in crooners, and Miss America i960, who was Mary Swain, could come from such a small town. J. E. Swain is known as the great profile out in Hollywood, best thing since Valentino, I hear. And Esther Lawson and Lorena Bennett are just taking over the Roller Derby. Jean Curry tied with Hilda Bradner for the title of “Airs, f louse- wife, 1961.” Of course, those championship basketball teams, coached by Bobby Young, are drawing a lot of attention and with Cleo Agee’s girls’ team on the same ticket — it’s even better than those double features we used to see at Stone Theater. And they aren’t the only ones who are featured of the faculty. There’s Clara Bryant, who’s teaching history, and Bertha Deal is slowly turning gray headed from trying to drill a little bit of English into some of those “ pea-brains ” over there. Just like the old days, under Miss Lipscomb. Jewell Hall is teaching a special course in handwriting (boy , did some of us need it) and Martha Sue Turner isn’t doing bad in the Home Ec Department. But I’ll bet Jesse Frith, that outstanding agriculturist, could give them all a few points. Boy, oh. Boy, is he doin’ a bang-up job in the Chemistry department. I hear that all the kids are so fat they can hardly get up when they get down, now that Joan Jarrett and Joy Lee Prillaman are running the cafeteria. But I don’t believe a word of it. No indeed, ’cause if that were true we would have all fatbacks and no halfbacks or quarterbacks or wing or tailbacks on the football team at all. Ronald Alyers is in charge of the wood shop saw and Vlarvin Hall and Bernard Joyce are teaching a class in auto mechanics. Let me see, that certainly isn’t all of the old gang. O, yes, the Miracle of Aliracles has just happened — I’m sure you all remember Alex Fitzner, our one and only postgraduate. Well, he’s teaching a course in danc- ing at the high school! Now what do you think of that! Progress is certainly slow but sure. Pauline Spencer is dietitian for all the Henry County schools now and Dorothy Setzer was appointed ambassador to Sweden. Not half bad. Dot! Lewis W. Thompson and Raymond Hall are doing pretty well in that machine shop they opened and Virginia Ingram and Ruth Johnson certainly have a nifty little dress shop. I heard someone remark the other day that Betty Ruth Mullins sure was a swell nurse and I have to agree. What about Alona Lee Alartin eloping with her boss.? But I guess she’ll make a better wife than secretary. I bumped into Norma Lee Shelton the other day on the street and after I admired her new hat (she makes ’em you know) she told me that Mary Ruth Prater is opening that new restaurant. This is all fun, but I know you’re tired of hearing me chatter. One other thing, if you ever feel slightly off the beam or as if you have a screw loose in the upper regions, come on up to see me and I ' ll do what I can for you. Not that business is bad but — (I run a home for mental patients you know). Bye now, I’ve got to run before my kids drive my patients crazy. Doris Jean Young 21 )■ - Last Will and Testament As the time has passed away our four years in Bassett High School all too quickly, we realize we must prepare for our departure and make way for our capable successors, the Class of ’52. We, the Senior Class of ’51, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, therefore make the following will and testament, in order to distribute our surplus talents and possessions. To Mr. Hoover, our faithful principal, who has stuck with us and inspired us, we leave a bottle of HADACOL to relieve the pain in the neck which is a result of our Senior Class. To Mr. Lemons, our helpful assistant principal, we leave a Yo-Yo with which to entertain the Senior Class of ’52. To our sponsors. Miss Lipscomb and Miss King, and to the other members of the faculty, we leave our love, devotion, deep appreciation and best wishes. To each of the Juniors, we dispose of our properties as follows: Wallace Hatcher and Anne Philpott will and bequeath to John Harold Stone and Nancy Marie Cruise their ability to be senior cuties. Gary Lee Carter and Bill Law will and bequeath to Charles Morrison, James Pedigo, and Coleman Arendall their ability to get away with all their mischief in classes. Roy Wall and Nadine Franklin will and bequeath to Moir Cahill, Mary Etta Mays, and Janice Meade their quiet way with the opposite sex. Dorothy Turner wills and bequeaths to Mary Emma Howard, Bernard Joyce, and Betty Lou Bondurant her technique as a chatterbox. Billy Byrd and Hilda Bradner will and bequeath to Joyce Hatcher, Junior Wampler and Frederick Craig the secret of their popularity. Donald Dyer and Lorena Bennett will and bequeath to Betty Rose Wall, Curtis Carter and Betty Frances Eanes their habit of blushing. Jesse Frith and Mary Jane Austin will and bequeath to Hazel Ramsey, Junior Cox, and Peggy Ramsey their secret of solving all love problems. Jack Allen wills and bequeaths to Stanley Scarborough and Denver Shively his handsome physique. Bernard Martin and Donald Shively will and bequeath to Norman Clark and John Haynes their love of cards. Jean Curry and Pauline Spencer will and bequeath to Jean Clarke, Lois Young and Joan Clement their ability to giggle at all times. R. J. Frye and Helen Ramsey will and bequeath to Ray Smith, Marlene Bryson and Helen Coleman their senior dignity which they don’t have. Taylor Fulcher and Doris Jean Young will and bequeath to Curtis Spencer, Mildred Clark, and Bobby Wright their ability to be late for homeroom period. Jewell Hall and Dorothy Cassady will and bequeath to Ellen Clement, Mildred Eanes and Annie Bee Joyce their ability to write and receive letters. Dorothy Setzer and Mary Ruth Prater will and bequeath to Nancy .Adams and Carlene Ingram their smile for everyone. Dennis Case wills and bequeaths to Mildred Spencer, Marilyn Nash and Clyde Carter his ability to skip classes. Lucille Hall and Roger Hylton will and bequeath to Joretta Clark and Benny Gunter their ability to be “all-round” seniors. Stuart McGhee and Violet Turner will and bequeath to Ronald Novak and Betty Carol Stone their ability to be the neatest seniors. Nancy Holt and .Alma Ingram will and bequeath to Frances Willard, Betty Craddock and Frances Amos their freckles which they dislike so much. James Statzer and Lewis Wayne Thompson will and be- queath to Buford Frye, Curtis Pilson and Billy Bassett their artistic talents. Mona Lee Martin and Ronald Myers will and bequeath to Pauline Oliver, Claude Frick, Jr., and Dona Moore their ability to say much through silence. J. C. Turner and Norman Haynes will and bequeath to Clenard Lewis and Leonard Rorrer their knowledge of football. Geneva Ashworth and Bertha Deal will and bequeath to Mona Bross, Edna Foley and A ' irginia Holt their ability to settle an argument peacefully. Bobby Young. Kathleen Belcher, and Cleo Agee will and bequeath to Charles Bassett, Wayne Compton and Barbara Harris their place on the basketball court. Joan Prillaman Jarrett and Norma Lee Shelton will and bequeath to Dorothy Turner, Marie Foley and Jean Davis their ability to catch and keep a man. Virginia Ingram and Ruth Johnson will and bequeath to Louise Turner, Regina Spencer and Emmie Lee Bondurant their seat in the Beta Club. Joy Lee Prillaman and Betty Ruth Alullins will and be- queath to Virginia Haynes, .Alice Seay and Marie Craig their musical talents. Peggy Philpott and J. E. Swain will and bequeath to Frazier Hoover, Sarah Alice JJarris and Clovis Gregory their ability to loaf in the halls. Everett Whitlow and Mary Swain will and bequeath to Jo Ann Pendleton, Bobby Jordan and Carlene Thomason their technique in making friends. Clara Bryant and A’ersil Washburn will and bequeath to Helen Clement, .Alma Flaynes and Jimm)- Huff their ability to be quiet at all times. Bernard Stone and Jimmy Shelton will and bequeath to Harry Spencer and Marvin Spencer their ability to always be seen together. Frances Edmonds and .Adron Stone will and bequeath to .Mary .Alice Dodson, Josephine Cannaday and John David Stone their ability to daydream in class. Esther Lawson and Martha Sue Turner will and bequeath to Josephine Watkins and Joanne Lemons their basketball uniforms. Ellsworth Haley, Marvin Hall and Raymond Hall will and bequeath to Carlis Turner and .Anton Gibbs their place in the chow line. In Witness, we the Class of ’51, have written and signed this, our last will and testament. WITNESS: iolet Turner 22 )■ Senior Statistirs CLEO IRENE AGEE Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Student Council, i; DramaticsClub, 2; Home Economics Club, 2; Beta Club, 3, 4; Basketball, i, 2, 3, 4, Captain, 3, Co-Captain, 4; Softball, i. 2, 3; Monogram Club, 2, 3, 4; Sports Editor on Bell Staff, 3, 4; Library Club President, 4; Timber Tints Sports Editor, 4; Senior Class Vice President, 4. JACK MORRISON ALLEN Box 227, Bassett, Virginia GENEVA MOZELLE ASHWORTH Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Basketball, 3; Safety Patrol, i; S. C. A. Library Com- mittee Chairman, 3; S. C. A. Hall Committee Chairman, 4. MARY JANE AUSTIN Box 466, Bassett, Virginia Dramatics Club, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Beta Club, 3, Treasurer, 4; Glee Club, 3; Latin Club, 3; Bell Staff News Editor, 3, 4; Timber Tints Staff Feature Editor, 4; Cheerleader, 2, 3, 4; Allied Youth Club, 4; Softball, i; Homeroom President, 2, 4. KATHLEEN SUE BELCHER Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Dramatics Club, 2, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Softball, 2, 3, 4; Football Cheerleader, 4; Bell Staff, 3; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 2; Timber Tints Staff, 4; Library Club, 2; Home Economics Club, 2, 3, Reporter, 4. LORENA JANET BENNETT Route 3, Bassett, Virginia HILDA MARIE BRADNER Route I, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, i; Softball, i, 2; Home Economics Club, 2; Basketball Cheerleader, 3; Football Cheerleader, 4; Junior Red Cross President, 4; Ionogram Club, 4. CLARA BELLE BRYANT Route 2, Bassett, Virginia WILLIAM BYRD Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Basketball, i, 2, 3, 4; Football, 4; Baseball, 1, 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y Sergeant-at-Arms, 4; Industrial Arts Club, i, 2. GARY LEE CARTER Bassett, Virginia Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, i, 2, 4; Football, 3. 4; Dramatics Club, 4; Hi-Y, 4; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Safety Patrol, l; Industrial Arts Club, 3. DENNIS GRAYSON CASE Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Red Cross, i, 2, 3; Literary Contests, i, 2, 3; Latin Club, 2; Literary Club, 2; Allied Youth Club, 4; Beta Club, 3, 4: Delegate, Boys’ State, 3; President, Student Cooperative Association. 4; Chairman, Danville District, S. C. A., 4. DORO ' PHY ANN CASSADY Bassett, Virginia BARBARA JEAN CURRY Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Dramatics Club, i, 4; Glee Club, i; Home Economics Club, 2; Basketball, 2, 3; Softball, 2; Safety Patrol, 3, 4; Red Cross President, 3; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Timber Tints, 4. BER ' PHA ELLEN DEAL Box 21, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, i, 2: Library Club, 3; Home Economics Club, 2. ELLA FRANCES EDMONDS Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, i; Dramatics Club, 2; Beta Club, 3, 4; Literary Club, 2. NADINE DOLORES FRANKLIN Route l. Box 62, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 3. JESSE NORRIS FRITH Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Basketball. 2, 3, 4; Baseball, i, 3. 4; Football, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Hi-Y Club Vdee President, 4; Safety Patrol, l. Vice President, 2; Glee Club, 3; Industrial Arts Club, 3. ROBERT JAMES FRYE Route I, Bassett, Virginia Literary Club, i, 2; DramaticsClub, 2; Glee Club, 3; Football, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 2, 3; Baseball, 2, 3, 4. HENRY TAYLOR FULCHER Route I, Bassett, Virginia Safety Patrol, i. 2, 3; Glee Club, i, 2, 3; Basketball, 2, 3; Baseball, i; Junior Red Cross Vice President, 4; In- dustrial Arts Club, 1, 2; Dramatics Club, 2; S. C. A. Usher, 4. JEWELL ANN HALL Route 3, Bassett, Virginia 4 23 - Senior Statistics LUCILLE HALL Box 396, Stanleytown, ’irginia Freshman Class Secretary, i; Bell Staff, l. 4; Dramatics Club, 1, 2,. 3; Basketball, 2, 3; 4-H Club Secretary, l; Student Council, i; Latin Club Secretary, 2; Glee Club, 3; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Cheerleader, 3, 4; Senior Class Secretary, 4; Allied Youth Club President, 4; Timber Tints Assistant Editor, 4. MARVIY HALL Route 3, Box S3, Bassett, Virginia 4-H Club, i; Safety Patrol, l, 2, 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club, I, 2, 3; Fire Fighters, l, 2, 3, 4. RAYMOND LEWIS HALL Route I, Box 42, Bassett, Virginia Safety Patrol, 4; Industrial Arts Club, i ; Fire Fighters, 4 ELLSWOR ' FH HALEY Stanleytown, V irginia DOROTHY TURNER HAMBY Box 108, Bassett, Virginia Basketball, i, 2, 3; Student Council. 2; Home Eco- nomics Club, 2; Softball, I, 2; Homeroom Secretary, 2; Timber Tints, 4. WILLIAM WALLACE HATCHER Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Basketball, 3; Cheerleader. 2; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Fire Fighter, 4; Beta Club Vice President, 3, President, 4: Hi-V’ Club Secretary, 4; Sophomore Class Vice Presi- dent, 2; Science Club, 2; Timber Tints Staff, 4; Bell Staff, 3 - NORMAN WOODLIE HAYNES Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Football, I, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club, i; F ' re Fighter, 2, 3 ; Monogram Club, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer. 3. NANCY RUTH HOLT Box 354, Stanleytown, Virginia EUGENE ROGER HYLTON Route 3, B.issett, Virginia AL.MA FRANCES INGRAM Route 2, Bassett, Virginia VIRGINIA DARE INGR.VM Route 3, Bassett, ' irginia 4-H Club, I, 2; Dramatics Club. 1; Literary Club, 2, 3; Beta Club, 3, 4. JOAN PRILLAMAN JARRE FT Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club, 3, 4. MATTIE RUTH JOHNSON Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Dramatics Club, i; 4-H Club, i; Library Club. 2; Softball, 2; Beta Club, 3, 4. WILLI A.M GRAYSON LAW Box 613, Bassett, Virginia ESTHER MARIE LAWSON Box 427, Stanleytown, V irginia Beta Club, 3, 4: Library Club, 3; Home Economics Club, 4; Softball, I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 4. BERNARD MURR.VY MARTIN Route 2. Bassett, Virginia Industrial Arts Club, i, 2; Basketball Manager, 3: P ' ootball, 4; Dramatics Club President, 4; Timber Tints Staff, 4. MONA LEE MARTIN Box 342, Stanleytown, Virginia Glee Club, i; Beta Club, 3, 4; Timber Tints Staff, 4; Bell Staff, 3. CURTIS STUART McGHEE Bassett, Virginia Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Football, 4; Cheerleader, i; Hi-Y Club Treasurer, 4; Science Club. 2; S. C. A. Usher, 4; Sophomore Class Treasurer, 2; Timber Tints Photog- rapher, 4; Fire Fighters, 3. 4; Drum and Bugle Corps, 3; Monogram Club, 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol, 2. BETTY RUTH MULLINS Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 3, 4. Historian, 3; Dramatics Club, 4; Library Club, 2. RONALD COLE.MAN MYERS Route 3. Bassett, Virginia Industrial Arts Club, 2, 3, 4; Hobby Shop, 3; Fire Fighters, 3, 4. .MARTHA .VNNE PHILPO ' FT Route 2. Bassett, Wrginia Student Council, 2; Home Economics Club. 2; Library Club, 2, 3; Basketball Manager. 3; Safety Patrol, 4; -Monogram Club. 4; Dramatics Club, 4. PEGGY LEE PHILPOIT Philpott, Virginia Senior Statistics MARY RUTH PRATER Bassett, Virginia Library Club, i; Home Economics Club, 2, 3, Reporter, 4; Basketball, 2, 3; Glee Club, l, 2, 3; Allied Youth Club, 4. JOY LEE PRILLAMAN Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3, Secretary, 4; Library Club, 2, 4; Dramatics Club, 2, 3; Glee Club, 3: Softball, 2; Basketball Manager, 4; Home Room Secretary, 4. PHILLIP BERNARD PRILLAMAN Route 3, Bassett, Virginia ALMA HELEN RAMSEY Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, i; Dramatics Club, 4; Softball, 1, 2, 3; Basketball, 3, 4; Home Economics Club, 2; Monogram Club, 4. DOROTHY EVELYN SETZER Box 428, Stanleytown, Virginia Timber Tints, i, Editor-in-Chief, 4; Student Council, i; Freshman Class President, i; Home Economics Club, i. Treasurer, 2; Beta Club, 3, 4; Science Club, 2; Homeroom President, 3; Bell Staff, 3, 4; S. C. A, Ushers Committee, 3; Home Room President, 4; Allied Youth Club Vice President, 4. HERMAN JIMMIE SHELTON Route 2, Bassett, Virginia NORMA LEE SHELTON Box 223, Bassett, Virginia Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Safety Patrol, 4; Cheerleader, 3, 4. PAUL DONALD SHIVELY Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Industrial Arts Club, 2; Basketball, 2, 3. PA ULINE MARIE SPENCER Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Dramatics Club, 2, 4; Home Economics Club, 2, 3, 4; Library Clu b, 4. JAMES THOMAS STATZER Bassett, Virginia Safety Patrol, i, 2, 3; 4-H Club, i, 2, 3; Industrial Arts Club, i; Library Club. 2; Dramatics Club, 2, 3, 4; Hobby Shop, 3; Fire Fighters Crew Leader, 4. ADRON O’DELL STONE Box 248, Bassett, Virginia Red Cross, i; Industrial Arts Club, i, 2, 3; Basketball. 2, 3, 4; Baseball. 2, 3, 4; Football, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Fire Fighters, 3, 4; S. C. Vice President, 3. BERNARD ROOSEVELT STONE Route 2, Bassett. Virginia JA.MES EDWIN SWAIN Route I. Bassett, Virginia Industrial Arts Club, i, 2; Football. l, 2. 3, 4; Mono- gram Club, I, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club, 2; Basketball. 3; Track, i; Fire Fighters, i, 2, 3, 4. MARY KANSAS SWAIN Route I, Bassett, Virginia Latin Club, 2; Dramatics Club, 2; Cheerleader, 3; Monogram Club. 4; S. C. A. L ' sher, 4. LEWIS WAYNE THOMPSON Route I, Bassett. Virginia Fire Fighters, 2, 3; Dramatics Club, 3; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Football, 3, 4. JAMES CLAYTON TURNER Route 2, Bassett, Virginia Industrial Arts Club, i, 2; Sophomore Class President, 2; Football, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 2, 3, 4, Secretary, 3; Beta Club, 3, Secretary, 4; Junior Class President, 3; Dramatics Club, 4: Basketball Manager, 4; Fli-Y Club, 4; S. C. h. Treasurer, 4; Senior Class President, 4; Timber Tints Staff, 4. MARTHA SUE TURNER Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Home Economics Club, 2, 3, Historian, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Safety Patrol, 2, 3; Monogram Club, 3, 4. VIOLET MARIE TURNER Route 3, Bassett, Virginia Dramatics Club, i, 2; Library Club. 2, 4; Math Club, 2; Freshman Class Treasurer, i: Latin Club President, 3; Bell Staff, 3, 4; Allied Youth Club Secretary, 4; Home Economics Club, 3; Beta Club. 3, 4; Junior Class Treas- urer, 3; Glee Club, 2, 3: Timber Tints Business Manager, 4 ROY ROOSEVELT WALL Route 2, Bassett, Virginia BENJAMIN VERSIL WASHBURN Route 2, Bassett, Virginia EVERETT WHITLOW Bassett, Virginia BOBBY RAY YOUNG Ridgeway, Virginia DORIS JEAN YOUNG Box 448, Bassett, V’irginia Dramatics Club, l, 2, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3: Glee Club, 2, 3: Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Softball, 2: Beta Club, 3, 4; S. C. A. Recreation Committee Chairman, 4; Library Club, 4; Monogram Club. 3. 4: Debate Team, 3, 4; Cheer- leader, 3, 4; Ti.mber Tints Staff, 4. Miss Kirstein, B. Harris. J. Wampler, C. Thomason, Mrs. Milstead, F. Craig, Miss Lucas Junior Class Officers Frederick Cr.aig Carlene Tiiom. son .... Barbar. Harris Junior Wampler Miss Bernice Kirstein Miss Mary Lucas Mrs. Frances Milstead .... President Pice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Sponsors Class Colors: Red and JVhite Cl.a.ss Flower: Red Rose Motto: ' ’ He who hesitates is lost ' I ' he Junior Class play “Drums of Death’ ' was presented April 6, and the funior-Senior Banquet, centered around the theme of “Southern Plantation,’’ was held April 13. Other class activities included ushering at Senior Day, and hav- ing a Christmas Party. ■( 2G p- Juniors Nancy Adams Emmie Lee Bondurant Josephine Cannady Norman Clark Frances Amos Betty Lou Bondurant Clyde Carter Ellen Clement Coleman Arendall Mona Bross Curtis Carter Helen Clement Bill Bassett Marlene Bryson Jean Clarke Joan Clement Charles Bassett Moir Cahill Joretta Clark Helen Coleman - 3( 27 }S Juniors aync Compton ancy Cruise Marie Foley Barbara Harris Junior Cox Peggy Dodson Claude Frick Sarah Alice Harris Bettie Craddock Betty Frances Fanes Buford Frye Joyce Hatcher F ' redcrick Craig Mildred Fanes Clovis Gregory John Lewis Haynes Marie Craig F ' .dna Foley Benny Gunter Alma Haynes •( 28 Juniors Virginia Haynes Virginia Holt Frazier Hoover Mary Emma Howard Jimmie Huff Carlene Ingrain Bobby Jordan Annie Bea Joyce Joanne Lemons Cleonard Lewis Mary Etta Mayes Janice Meade Dona Moore Charles Morrison Marilyn Nash Ronald Novak Pauline Oliver Jo Ann Pendleton Curtis Pilson Hazel Ramsey 29 Juniors Peggy Ramsey Leonard Rorrer Stanley Scarborough Alice Seay Denver Shively Ray Smith Regina Ann Spencer Mildred Spencer Curtis Spencer John Harold Stone Betty Carol Stone John David Stone Carlene Thomason Louise Turner Carlis Turner Dorothy Turner Betty Rose all Junior Wampler Josephine Watkins Frances Willard Bobby Wright Lois Young Snapshots li a — Geneva, b — Some trio, c — Sunday best, d — Forget something, Bil!. e — Initiation, f — Any luck.? g — Gab-feast. Joe Pegram Stanley Jones Sylvia Hayes Pete Adams Edd Jones Miss Whittaker ] Mr. Helmbreck Mr. Esterly j Mr. Hartis J Colors: Green and Gold Elower: Cactus Motto: ‘ Give the best you have to the world, and the best will be given to you” .... President rice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Reporter Sponsors � ■( 32 )• Lin wood Adams Marv Frances Adams Pete Adams Roberta Adams Nancy Adkins Madeline Amos Larry Bradner Betty Bryant Barbarine Bryson George Carter Lucille Chitwood John Craig Mary Frances Curry Mary Jo Davis Shelba Jean Davis Iris Dillon Mildred Divers June Dodson Ruby Dodson Alma Draper Bobby Draper Lewis Draper Kenneth Fanes Wildon Foster Peggy Franklin Billy Freeman Carson Fulcher Shirley Fulcher Wayne Haley Jean Hall Junita Hamby Sylvia Hayes I Anne Haynes j Arthur Haynes Joanne Helms I Marjorie Holcomb I I j j Sophomores Sophomores Edgar Hollandsworth, Jr. Barbara Hopkins Earline Hubbard Juanita Hudson Rosa Jarrett Nancy Johnson Rudolph Johnson Edd Jones Mike Jones Stanley Jones Douglas Joyce Shirley Keen Nellie Roger Calvin Mac Alexander Leonard Martin Nancy Martin Patty Martin Temple Miles Janet Minter Wade Morrison Margie Mullins J. C. Myers Tony Myers Joan Norfleet Edna Oakes Noel O ' Dell Joe Pegrani G. E. Philpott H. L. I’rillaman Robert Prillanian Frances Ramsay Jessie L. Richardson Barbara J. Rigney Buddy Shelton Tootsie Smith Louise Spencer Jean Statzer Elsie Stone George Stone Lula Mae Sutphin Delano Thomasson Wallace Thompson Nancy T urner Ruth Turner Freida Vaughn Harold Vernon Mae Williams Lona Witt Jeanette Woods Catherine Wright Irma Young Sophomores -Cj 35 p- Kerman Thomason President Norman Prii.laman J’ice President Nancy Draper Secretary Kyle Oakley Treasurer Miss Margaret Miller Sponsor Colors: Blue and ff ' hite Flower: Carnation Motto: After the triumph the crown ' ’’ Our Freshman Class of 1951 consisted of only one homeroom due to the fact of the new eighth grade that was added this year. A majority of our students came from Martinsville this year. A number of us have entered into various school organizations. ■{ 31 ) ) Eugene Adams Paul Adams Cabel Brody Sadie Coleman Glen Dodson Margaret Doss Nancy Draper Barbara Draper Mary Drevrry Julia Dyer Helen Fitzner Shirley Foster Zora Goode Nancy Page John L. Merriman Genny Philpott Nancy Pilson Pauline Ramsey Joanne Ramsey Roberta Ronk Mable Sigmon Betty Lou Via Kerman Thomason Joyce Thompson Crystal Thomas Freshmen 37 |� Mr. Owens, Mrs. Copenhaver, L. Robertson, Mrs. Holladay, R. Hairfield, M. Jordan, Mr. Hill, M. Austin Eighth Grade Officers Reba ilAiRFiELD President La ONNE Robertson Pice President Mary Jordan Secretary Martha Austin Treasurer Mrs. Copenhaver ] AIrs. Holladay ( Sponsors Mr. Hill f Mr. Owens J Colors: Blue and JPhite Flower: (iardenia Motto: JPe set our aims high and strive to make the best ■( 38 Eighth Grade Arthur Adams Doris Adams Glenwood Arrington -Vlarie Ashworth Martha Louise Austin John Bassett Hazel Brim Donald Brown Daphne Byrd Robert Cassell Jimmie Cassady Leroy Cassidy Shirley Cassidy Jacquelyn Clement Ruth Coleman Larry Compton Betty Craig A ' largaret Craig Elmer Dalton Juanita Dalton Billy Davis Betty Jane Dillon Letha Mae Dunkley J. D. Edwards Sarah Ferguson Betty Fisher Annie Flippen Ruby Foley Bobby Fretwell Juanita Frye Loretta Frye Troy Fulcher Nannie Sue Gammons Bettie Gibbs David Gibbs Douglas Gibbs Thomas Goodman Jo Ann Gordon Helen Grant Reba Hairfield Buford Hale Arlene Haley 4 39 Eighth Grade Cleo Hall Joseph Hall Elmer Hancock Betty Harris Ernestine Hill Xancy Hollandsworth Peggy Hollandsworth Mildred Hopkins Randolph Jamerson Elsie Janney Martha Jordan Mar}- Jordan Ann Roger Bobbie Jean Roger Paul Roger Christine McGhee Dale McGhee Paul McRee Alice Martin Anita Martin Mickey Martin Mildred Martin Patsy Martin Ray Martin Tommy Mason Gloria Ma} ' es Jean Mayes Martha Meeks Jimmie Merriman Anne Miller Joann Mintcr Renneth Mitchell Renncth Mize Bobby Moran Elva Moran Shirley Moran Ruth Ann Morrison Billy Nichols Zenith Nichols S. W. Nolen Frances Perdue Inez Prater 4 w ); • Gighth Grade Helen Prillaman Lolene Prillaman Martha Prillaman Lula Mae Rakes Donald Ramsey J. L. Ramsey Wayne Reynolds Harold Richardson Patricia Richardson Lavonne Robertson Wayne Robertson Mary Frances Rogers Richard Sebastian Edward Shelton Ralph Shelton Glenford Sigmon Betty Sink Ethel Smith Gloria Faye Smith Peggy Smith Wayne Smith Frank Spencer Jack Spencer Ann Stanley Laura Jean Stone Peggy Stone Billy Swain Mary Jo Thompson Bobby Turner Henry Turner Janene Turner Ruth Varner Ronnie Vaughn Gene Via Douglas Wall Coren Walthall Margaret Wampler L. D. Williams Nancy Craig Williams Sonny Williams Allan Wray Margaret Wray Doris Ann Young Edith Young Virginia Young 4 41 Can ' Ou recognize these mighty seniors as they used to be iftiUlAjg -iiI5 K9 KS[ • ' 1 J. Wampler, J. C. Turner. D. Case, A. Haynes, Miss Stone. Miss Lipscomb Dennis Case . . . . Junior Wampler Anne Haynes.. . . J. C. Turner. . . . OFFICERS President rice President Secretary Treasurer . Sponsors Miss Ethel Stone Miss Eunice Lipscomb Council: The S. C. A. Council consists of the S. C. A. officers and the president Emblem: The flaming torch Colors: Green and If’hite Flower: Dogzvood Slogan: The school and community grooving together Aims and Purposes First — Citizenship Third — Health Second -Cooperation Fourth — Recreation Fifth — Self-Improvement U )■« Sealed First Row: D. Setzer, J. C. Turner, B. Jordan, W. Hatcher, J. Clarke, Miss Stone, Sponsor Second Row: C. Thomason, M. L. Martin, . Turner, D. J. Young, J. Clement, E. L. Boundrant, F. Amos, R. Sp encer, J. Hatcher, L. Turner, B. Harris , Third Row: R. Johnson, C. Agee, V. Ingram, M. J. Austin, C. Ingram, J. Pendleton, S. A. Harris, B. Eanes, D. Case Fourth Row: C. Frick, F. Hoover, J. Wampler, P. Oliver The Bassett Chapter of the Beta Club OFFICERS Wallace Hatcher Bobby Jordan J, C. Turner JoRETTA Clark Miss Ethel Stone .... President Vice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Sponsor Motto: “ Ducamus aliis serviendo {Let ns lead by serving others) Colors: Ebony and Old Gold The first local Chapter of the National Beta Club was organized under the direction of Mr. E. C. Hoover in 1936. This organization now ' consists of twelve seniors and eighteen juniors who were elected to membership on the basis of commendable attitude, good character, and scholastic average of ninety or more until the junior year. Among the activities conducted by the club this year were recognizing honor students, sponsoring a courtesy contest, presenting two assembly programs, and participating on the State Convention program at Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Virginia, Vlarch 30-31. % Lucille Hall, Assistant Editor; Bernard Martin. Art Editor: Hilda Bradner, Class Editor; J. C. Turner, Sports Editor; Kay Belcher, Typist; Doris Jean Young, Faculty Editor; Dorothy Setter, Editor-in-Chief; Mary Jane Austin, Feature Editor; Clco Agee, Sports Editor; Mona Lee Martin, Typist; Stuart McGhee, Photographer; Wallace Hatcher, Activities Editor Timber Tints Editorial Staff The Timber Tints Staff this year was beset with more than the usual number of upsets — lack of money, delayed pictures, press of time, and all the other up- setting delays. But at long last, here it is — your 1951 Timber Tint s. We hope you like it! «( Hi } TIMBER TIXTS OFFICERS Mrs. Milstead, Sponsor; Jack Allen, Assistant Business Manager; Lucille Hall, Assistant Editor; Violet Turner, Business Manager; Dorothy Setzer, Editor. TIMBER TINTS BUSINESS STAFF Violet Turner, Bernard Martin, Jack Allen, Anne Philpott, Jean Curry, Dorothy Turner Hamby i: ■4 47 Seated: G. Carter, S. McGhee, J. Frith, B. Byrd, V. Hatcher, J. Pegram, Mr. Hill Standing: R. Smith, J. C. Turner, C. Bassett, D. Dyer, F. Craig, F. Hoover, E. Hollandsworth. C. .Arendall, J. H. Stone, B. Jordan Boys’ Hi-Y J. C. Turner Jesse Frith Wallace Hatcher Stuart McGhee. . . Billy Byrd Joe Pegram Theo R. Hill | Roy Duncan J President , . . J ice President Secretary Treasurer Sergant at Arms Chaplain Sponsors The Hi-Y Club is a religious organization of high school boys. This newly organized group sponsored by Mr. Hill and Mr. Duncan is affiliated with the National and State Hi- organizations. ■ 5 { 4.8 )� • Seated: P. Richardson, A. Haley, B. Craig, M. Jordan, N. C. Williams, E. Hill Stajiding: R. A. Morrison, L. J. Stone, E. Young, J. Dalton, J. Alays, A. Roger, M. F. Rodgers, G. F. Smith, M. Jordan, L. Robertson, D. Byrd. J. Gordan. P. Hollandsworth, Miss Lucas, B J. Roger, M. Austin, D. Adams, I. Prater, D. A. Young, B. Gibbs, L. Frye. Tri-Hi-¥ The Tri-Hi-Y is the baby organization of our school. An affiliate of the Hi-Y Club, the membership is composed of eighth grade girls. Sponsored by Aliss Mary Lucas, the purpose of this organization is to foster religious activities in the school. - 5 ( 49 Seated, Left to Right: D. Young, P. Dodson, B. Rigney, B. Hopkins, J. Richardson, C. Agee, J. Woods, S. Fulcher, X. Roger, A. Haynes Standing, Left to Right: Miss Ballad, R. Varner, M. Craig, R. Jarrett, J. Helms, L. Sutphin, M. . mos. Xk Pilson, M. Doss T. Miles. J. Davis, S. Coleman. R. Ronk, E. Young, J. Clements, X’ . Turner, M. Mullins, J. Prillaman, E. Foley P. Spencer. X. .kdanis, ' . Turner, M. Howard Library Lliib W e have organized the Library Club again this year and elected officers as follows : Cleo Agee President Janet Minter Pice President Jeanette W oods Secretary Jessie Leigh Richardson Treasurer Members of this organization assist the Librarian in cataloging and shelving books along with many other duties. � 3 { 50 }y Back Row: G. Smith, Miss Miller, D. Aloore, O. Woodall, Stan Jones, Pete Adams Second Row: B. Davis, J. Pendleton, J. Spencer, Billy Jack Prater, M. Holcomb, T. Smith, H. Fitzner, J. Austin, T. Mason Seated: E. Hill, M. Jordan, H. Bradner, T. Fulcher, F. Hoover, L. Peters Junior Red (]ross The Junior Red Cross is composed of the following officers: Hilda Bradner President Taylor Fulcher Vice President Mary Jordan Secretary Frazier Hoover Treasurer Ernestine Hill Reporter Adiss A ' Iargaret AJiller Sponsor The council includes a representative from each home room, making a total of twenty-one members. Our activities thus far have consi sted in: enrolling the student body one hundred per cent; a number of drives collecting clothing for needy families; mak- ing nut cups and collecting magazines for the veterans hospital; packing over- seas boxes. Our motto is “We Serve.” Seated: X. C. W illiams, M. Jordan, M. Austin, P. Hollandsworth, M. Prillaman, M. Jordan, B. Craig, X. Pilson Second Rocv Standing: D. A. Young, M. F. Rogers, S. A. Harris, L. Robertson, X. Draper, P. Richardson, S. Fulcher, P. Stone, R. A. Morrison, M. Divers, B. Hopkins Third Rotv, Standing: L, Cassady, E. Adams, J. Dyer Glee Glub The Glee Club was directed this year by Miss Mildred Bissell, The club gave several assembly programs and presented one P. T, A, program. They also pre- sented a 15-minute program over Radio Station M A during the Christmas holidays. 4 52 First Row: S. Fulcher, J. Statzer, A. Haynes, M. Divers, B. Hopkins, K. Wright, M. Bross, J. Clark Second Row: S. Keen, S. Hayes, L. Sutphin, E. Stone, M. Curry, N. Turner, B. Bryson, R. Ronk Third Row: M. Mullins, E. Young, J. Woods, N. Koger, N. Shelton, A. Philpott, J. Curry, M. Austin Fourth Row: P. Ramsey, J. Helms, B. Mullins, P. Spencer, M. Craig, K. Belcher, D. Young, B. Stone Standing: J. Dyer, N. Pilson, O. Woods, C. Bassett, P. Philpott, J. Statzer, Miss Kirstein, R. Smith, H. Fitzner, G. Caiter M. Nash, B. Gunter, F. Craig, M. Davis, B. Martin, R. Jarrett, J. Clement, P. Dodson, B. Wall, T. Myers Dramatic Club Bernard Martin was elected president of the Dramatic Club, which was sponsored by Miss Bernice Kirstein and Mr. Robert Owens. The club presented a one-act play, “Antic Spring,” which was also used in the district play festival. ■( 53 Reading. Left to Right: B. Craddock. J. Stone, S. Fulcher, D. Setzer, P. Franklin, C. Carter, Mr. Helmbreck, L. Hall, J. Statzer, H. Vernon, M. R. Prater, V. Turner, C. Fulcher, M. Divers, A. Haynes, M. J. Austin, B. Bryson, D. Case, 1). J. Young, B. Frye, C. Frick, B. Gunter Allied Youth OFFICERS Lucille FIall Dorothy Setzer Violet Turner Claude Frick Bobby Wright Earl J. Helmbreck President Pice President Secretary . . . . Treasurer Reporter Sponsor Mary Jane Austin Anne Haynes Benny Gunter 1 Peggy Franklin Bobby Wright 1 Mildred Divers J COMMIITEE CHAIRMEN Membership and Extension Committee Social Committee Publicity Committee Our chief aim is to direct youth away from the influence of alcoholic beverages. 5 t Seated: Miss Whittaker, C. Thomason, M. R. Prater, M. S. Turner, M. Foley, J. L. Prillanian, S. Keen Standing: J. L. Richardson, A. Draper, S. Hayes, J. Thompson, F. Vaughan, P. Spencer, E. Lawson, N. Draper, B. R. Mullins, J. Helms, P. Ramsey, J. Dyer, Mrs. Holladay Future Homemakers of Imerica Club OFFICERS Joan P. Jarrett Marie Foley Carleen Thomasson Joy Lee Prillaman Martha Sue Turner Mary Ruth Prater Miss Lillian Whittaker | Mrs. P ' rances Holladay J President Pice President Assistant Idee President Secretary Historian Reporter Sponsors Colors: Red and White P ' lower: Atnerican Red Rose AIotto: “Looking toward new horizons ' Our F. H. A. Club is a local chapter of the State and National Organigation. Some of our activities of this year were: 1. Sent two delegates to the State Convention held at Aladison College, Harrisonburg. 2. Several members represented our club at State camp in Smithville, Va. 3. We took in new members and observed National F. H. A. week with different activities each day. 4. We have several money-making activities and we have had several socials, and made plans for Alother-Daughter Banquet. ■( 55 first Row: J. Helms, AI. Holcomb, M. Bryson, S. Moran, N. Adams, J. Clarke Second Row: C. Brody, R. Hall, E. Stulz, T. Goodman, D. Gibbs, Mr. Lemons Third Roiv: J. Curry, N. Shelton. B. Eanes, A. Philpott, M. Turner Safety Patrol The Safety Patrol this year was sponsored by Air. Bruce Lemons. Besides maintaining order on the school busses, the patrol members were responsible for seeing that no one was injured while entering or leaving the bus. At the beginning of the second semester, the patrol showed a movie during assembly on the proper bus etiquette and the duties of a Safety Patrol member. ■ ( 56 Kneeling: A. Haynes, J. Haynes, B. Gunter, J. Statzer, H. Spencer, C. Lewis, J. Pegram, N. Clark, J. C. Myers, E. Stultz, K. Eanes, D. Brown Standing: B. Joyce, R. Hall, R. Smith, J. Stone, S. Scarborough, A. Stone, F. Hoover, R. Myers, F. Craig, J. Craig, E. Hoover, L. Thompson, W. Foster, AI. Spencer, S. McGhee, D. Mitchell, M. Spencer Fire Fighters James Statzer was elected crew chief of the Fire Fighters this year. One of the first activities of this organization was to attend a one-day seminar on the proper way to fight fires conducted at Fieldale early in the fall. Many times during the year, this group was called out to help the local agents control fires in and around Bassett. Each member of this organization must have his parents’ approval before he may be a fire fighter. First Row: P. Philpott, M. Divers, L. Hall, S. McGhee, W. Hatcher, L. Young, H. Ramsey, C. Agee, F. Amos, X. Pilson, 1). J. Young Second Row: J. Curry, A. Philpott, N. L. Shelton, J. Frith, M. J. Austin, K. Belcher, R. J. Frye, J. Hatcher, M. F. Curry, B. Law, H. Bradner, Mr. Helmbreck Third Row: C. Bassett, R. Hylton, J. C. Turner, G. Flandy, J. Allen, N. Haynes, B. C. Stone, B. Gunter, R. Smith, Mr. Lemons Fourth Row: G. Hylton, M. S. Turner, FI. Adams, M. Jones, E. Jones, A. Stone, H. Vernon, L. W. Thompson, S. Jones, F. Hoover, G. L. Carter, M. Swain, Mr. Bailey i 1onograni Olub Bobby Young President Lewis Wayne Thompson l ice President Jack Allen Secretary J. E. Swain Treasurer Coach Bailey ] Coach Helmbreck [ Sponsors Coach Lemons [ Mrs. Pennello I Membership in the Monogram Club is limited to those who have earned their “B’s” either by participation in athletic contests or by representing their schools in literary contests. •{ 58 )•: - 4-H Olub The 4-H Club organization is in reality three clubs here at Bassett. The officers of the Sixth Grade Club are William Collins, president; Allen Newman, vice president; John Austin, secretary; Charles Roberson, reporter; Ernestine Brown and Cloy Mattox, song leaders. President of the Seventh Grade Club is Peggy Barton. Bettie Ruth Davis is vice president; Jimmy Philpott, secretary; Lorene Rorrer, reporter; and David Wheeling and Nadine Greenwood, song leaders. Nancy Marie Cruise is president of the High School Club. Shirley Davis is vice president; Peggy Ramsey, secretary and treasurer; Kenneth Miles, reporter; and Ruth Alorrison, song leader. 4 59 Snapshots a — l et it broke, b — Clear, cool water, c — Such devotion, d — Shy pose, e — . thorn between two roses, f — The Thing, g — Temptation, h — Cozy couple, i — W aiting for the bus — to school, that is. Football Bassett vs. Galax The Bengals got oflF to a flying start this season by defeating the Galax eleven by a 13-6 score. The Bengal line proved that it could outplay a much heavier line as the Galax line averaged close to 190 pounds. The Bengals got into high gear in the second quarter when Edd Jones intercepted a pass on his own 30-yard line and ran 70 yards for a touchdown. Young passed to Allen for the extra point. In the third quarter Bobby Young intercepted a Galax pass on his own 40 and he also raced for a touchdown with the assistance of Wayne Thompson who threw the key block. Galax scored in the first minutes of the fourth quarter with the completion of a 15-yard pass and a series of end-run and off-tackle plays. Bassett had a strong offensive drive started in the fourth quarter but the time ran out before they could score. Bassett vs. Martinsville Bassett and Martinsville met on the gridiron this year for the first time in 18 years. The Bulldogs defeated the Bengals by the score of 20-6. The first and third quarters were played on even terms. The Bulldogs came to life in the second quarter and scored twenty points in the final quarter. Bassett’s offense began to click and after a number of completed passes, Young raced around left end to score. Bassett vs. William Byrd A strong Wm. Byrd eleven turned back a determined Bengal eleven by the margin of 27 to 13. The score was tied at 13-13 five minutes and thirty seconds before the end of the game. William Byrd’s large supply of reserves was their principal asset. The entire Bassett line turned in an extraordinary defense against the much heavier Terriers. The William Byrd Terriers then proceeded to win the District Six Title. Bassett vs. Christiansburg Bassett won their second game of the season at the expense of Christiansburg. In this game, played on the home field, Bobby Young set a record for the season by scampering 105 yards for a touchdown. Just to prove that this wasn’t an accident Young raced 95 yards for another score and 39 yards for a third six pointer. Two extra points were added to the score. Long runs, such as these, are possible only by effective blocking by the line. Bassett vs. Fries — November 3 An 1 8-0 victory over Fries proved costly to the Bengals because Gra) son Handy, the husky Bengal fullback dislocated his shoulder and was out for the remainder of the season. Byrd carried the ball over twice and Young once. The game was played in a drizzling rain. Bassett vs. Narrows — November 10 Bassett staged a strong comeback in the second half of the game with Narrows but lost, 12-7. The final whistle blew when the Bengals reached the four-yard Narrows marker after a 76-yard march down the field. Narrows led FOOTBALL MANAGERS Kneeling: N. Clark, B. Shelton Standing: J. Hilton, G. Stone 63 at halftime 12-0. In the third quarter, Billy Byrd caught a pass near the Narrows goal line and raced over for the Bassett touchdown. At halftime J. E. Swain was crowned king and his sister Mary Swain was crowned queen as this was the home-coming game. B.vssett z ' s. Hargrave Military Ac.a.demy — November 17 Hargrave Military Academy took advantage of breaks to roll up three touchdowns against Bassett and won 18-6. Fumbles set up two of the touchdowns for the Cadets. MOST VALUABLE FOOTBALL PLAYER J. C. Turner received this most coveted honor for the 1950 season. The recipient of this award is chosen by the joint vote of the coaches and principal in recognition of individual play, team play, cooperation and sportsman- ship. This is J. C.’s third year of varsity play. COACHES Coach Bruce E. Lemons completed his fifth year as coach at Bassett. He attended Guilford College where he played varsity football for four years. This was Coach Bill Bailey’s second year at Bassett as head coach. former .- ll-. merican from Duke LTi- versity, Coach Bailc)- has coached both varsity football and basketball this year. Junior arsity Coach Earl J. Helmbreck completed his first year at Bassett. Coach Helmbreck was graduated from LTsinus College where he was a member of the football, basketball, track, and baseball squads. •� ’( 61 Varsity Basketball Squad Seated: B. Young, B. Law, J. Allen, R. Novak, C. Bassett Standi ig: R. Hylton, J. Frith, W. Compton, E. Whitlow, B. Byrd. Mr. Bailey Bassett vs. Stuart This game, which was played at Stuart, was not a district game. The Bengals were fortunate in this being so, because they were defeated 51 to 41. This was the first defeat of the season for the Bengals including district and non-district games. Young was high scorer for Bassett with 1 7 points. Bassett w. Blacksburg — January 19, 1951 The Bengals suffered their second defeat at the hands of the Blacksburg Indians. The final score was 43 to 41. Bobby Young was high scorer with 18 points. Bassett Dt. Galax — January 26, 1951 Bassett nosed out Galax by the score of 37 to 35. Jack Allen and Billy Byrd shared high scoring honors as they both had 1 1 points each. Bassett vs. Fieldale Fieldale ran up an impressive score over the Bengals, the final score being 68 to 40. The game was played at the Fieldale “Y.” The Blue Devils were very accurate with set shots and foul shots. Frith and Byrd were high scorers for Bassett with ri points each. Bassett w. Martinsville — January 5, 1951 Bassett defeated the Alartinsville Bulldogs this season for the first time in many years. Bobby Young was out- standing on offense as he scored twenty points, this being high for the night. Jack Allen was outstanding on defense, as he allowed Hawks only one point. The game was played before a capacity crowd in the local gymnasium. The final score was Bassett 42 Martinsville 38 Bassett D.r. Spencer-Penn — January 9, 1951 Bassett won over Spencer-Penn by the score of 52 to 31. Jesse Frith was high scorer with 19 points. Bassett vs. Christiansburg Another victory was added to the Bengals’ record at the expense of Christiansburg. This game was played at Christiansburg. Jesse Frith was again high scorer with 21 points; Billy Byrd was second with 13. When the final whistle was blown, the score was 58 to 51. Bassett zu. Rocky Mount — February 2, 1951 Fifty-five to forty-two was the final score between Rocky Mount and Bassett which ended in Bassett’s favor. Billy Byrd hit the net for 22 points which gained him high scoring honors. The contest was played at Bassett. Bassett vs. Galax Bassett again defeated Galax in a district game. When the final whistle was blown, Bassett was ahead 46 to 39. Young earned the high scoring honor with 13 points; Allen was second with 10. Bassett vs. Narrows The Narrows Green Wave handed the Bengals their third district loss. The Green Wave scored 47 points, the Bengals 32. Narrows had an advantage in height and as a result many of the Bengals’ shots were blocked. The game was played at Bassett. Bassett D.r. Blacksburg — February 13, 1951 The Blacksburg Indians outlasted the Bengals to win 42 to 37. Byrd lead the Bengals with 12 points. This game was played in the local gymnasium. Junior Varsity Basketball Team Front Row: S. McGee, J. Pedigo, A. Stone, M. Jones, C. y renda!l Second Row: G. Carter, G. Stone, D. Gibbs, F. Hoover. B. Gunter Third Row: F,. Jones, H. L. Prillanian, O. Woods, S. Jones, H. ' ernon, F,. J. Helnibreck, Coach Earl J. Helmbreck is the coach of the Baby Bengals this year. This is his first year at Bassett and he is doing a commendable job. The scores of the games were as follows: Bassett . . . 35 — Christiansburg . . .29 Bassett . . . • . -JS- Galax ■ . -31 Bassett . . . 41 — Franklin County. . . ■ ■ 30 Bassett . . . . 29 — Fieldale • ■ -37 Bassett . . . 41 — Galax • • -33 Bassett . . . 33 — Martinsville • ■ 36 Bassett . . . .38 — Franklin County. . . . . 41 Bassett . . . , .46 — Martinsville . . .47 Bassett . . . . 44 - Christiansburg ■ • -33 Bassett . . . . 42 — Narrows •47 Tournament. BASKETBALL M.WWGERS I). Mitchell, J. C. Turner, B. Bassett 66 FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Front Row: B. Harris, H. Bradner, L. Hall, M. J. Austin Rack Row: F. Amos, K. Belcher, L. Young, D. Young BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS M. Divers, J. Dyer, A. Haynes, F. Amos, B. Rigney, R. Jarrett, N. Draper, J. Woods, B. Hopkins Girls’ Basketball Kneeling: H. Ramsey, B. Harris, D. J. Young, L. Young, M. S. Turner, K. Belcher, E. Lawson. B C. Stone, M. F. Curry Sealed: J- Hatcher, C. Agee Outstanding on the varsity squad this year were Curry, Agee, and Hatcher as forwards, and Turner, Belcher andYoung as guards. Cleo Agee and Joyce Hatcher elected Co-Captains for the season. SCHEDULE B. H. S 30 — Spencer-Penn 23 B. H. S 27 — Stuart 26 B. H. S 35 — Alumna: 23 B. 11. S 38 — Alartinsville 25 B. H. S 20 — Spencer-Penn 31 B. 11. S 23 — Stuart 34 B. 11. S 23 — Blacksburg 32 B. H. S 12 — Eieldale 40 • s( 08 )il«- Girls’ Junior Varsity Gaskotball Sitting: S. Cassady, L. Robertson, M. Austin, P. Hollandsworth Kneeling: B. Craig, B. B. Gibbs, S. Hayes Standing: J. Lemons, E. Hill, N. Johnson, M. Rogers The Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball Team showed much promise this season. They played only one game with Martinsville which they lost by one point. Al- though others were scheduled, they were later canceled. 4 . 69 }E« Snapshots a — ’I ' his year’s seniors, b — No parking, c — No liurry. el — I ' ootball parade, c Ph. Kd. Class, f— Goiriy home, y — Bet you miss, h— . lma. i— ' I ' akiny it easy, j— Playing with pup. k— Rela.xiny in comfort. 1 — What’s the matter. Nancy. m — G. P. and friend, n — Did it hurt. 4 70 ] 1 i CjjkXn c S jJox ' G- xlS- SsJIa x,. t oii W u k .Qs}- S Mi k Jk xStXj (51)J5 i: ' 03tkXXv-- A-fiAL AIl_, VidytT ? ' WV RA-, NCXWAJtV. V .cu mi _ 5 ji I A • V i, ULtkt x ' jCvujAA W; kr iCXkK. } L V i ic:7 J Standing: Draper, J. Hatcher, M. L. Martin, M. J. Austin, F. F,dmonds, H. Bradner, A. Haynes, P. HoHandsworth Seated: M. Swain Martr Swain reigned at the Home-Coming game as Football Queen. Member s of her court were Frances Edmonds, Mona Lee Martin, Hilda Bradner, and Mary Jane Austin, Seniors; Joyce Hatcher, Junior; Anne Flaynes, Sophomore; Kancy Draper, Freshman; and Peggy Flollandsworth, Eighth Grade. 3( 7 a )• Left to Right: Molet Turner, runner-up, and Janene Turner, beauty queen September October November dalendar 5 — Oh, woe is me. School days came around once more. i6 — Bassett Bengals thrashed Galax 13-0 in the first football game of the season. 22 — For the first time in a number of years Bassett played Martins- ville High in football. Although Alavahi won 20-6 the Bengals played wonderfully. 23 — The Inaugural Ceremonies were held for the incoming officers of the S. C. A. Dennis Case, newly elected president, was sworn in by Rebecca Adams, old president. 29 — Seniors leave to get ads for Annual. 30 — The Bengals lost a hard fought football game to A’m. Byrd of inton — Byrd making three TD’s in the last quarter to win by a 27-13 score. 2 — Bassett J. Vk’s showed they knew something about football by defeating Hargrave J. .’s 12-0. 3 Would you buy a magazine. This question was asked often as the school started its annual magazine drive. 6 — ‘AVay to go team!” The Bengals defeated Christiansburg in a thrilling game by a 20-6 score. 13 —Oh, what a beating! Bassett lost 25-0 to Blacksburg. 17 — W hat a let down feeling! W ' e got our report cards today. 18 — Oh, boy! A break between six-week periods. No school. 27 Boy, was that a football game! 6-6 tie with Dublin. 30 — Happy day! Class rings are here at last. 31 Kveryone dressing up tonight — Halloween. 3 -Bassett had an easy time defeating Fries; 18-0 was the score. 7 Senior Class entertained members of the faculty at a reception. 7 Home-Coming Game with Narrows. Narrows won by a 12-7 score. J. E. Swain and Mary Swain were crowned football king and queen at the halftime. 17 W ell, last football game of the year 1950. Bassett Bengals lost to H. F A., score being 18-6 in favor of 11 . M. A. 21 Happy days — school is out for Thanksgiving. 27 —Leave from school extended a day. No school on account of bad weather. December January February March April May June Oaleiidar 4 — U. N. Flag dedicated to school. Honorable T. B. Stanley pre- sented it. 6 — First basketball game of season. Bassett won. II — Everyone getting into the Christmas Spirit. 19 — Bye — see you next year. Off for Christmas vacation. 2 — Oh, dear me. Back to school again after that wonderful vacation. 5 — This date should go down in history. For the first time in 15 years, Bassett defeated Adartinsville in basketball by a score of 52-48. 18 — Students beginning to burn that night oil as exams are beginning. 24 — Exams and more exams. 26 — Student day of rest. We need it after those exams. 2 — Basketball teams doing very well. Boys beat Rocky Mount, 55-42. 14 — All the girls getting candy and those sweet valentines from their beaus. 15 — Seniors try again to get ads for annual. Pretty successful. 16 — Bassett High School Seniors entertain Seniors from the other county schools on Senior Day. 22 — The recreation committee of the S. C. A. sponsored a George Washington party for the school. 23 — What a ball game. Mavahi beat the Bengals by a score, 49-48. 27 — The Bengals clinched the all important game from Christians- burg, to get an invitation to the District Six Tournament. 23 — Well, here comes the Easter Bunny so let’s get ready for another vacation. 6 — The Junior Play. 13 — The Juniors honored the Seniors at a banquet. The theme was “Southern Plantation.” 20 — All the beauties of B. H. S. got ready and entered the beauty contest. 6 — The Senior Play. 30 TO June i — Everyone got their pencils and got busy at the exams again. 3 — The Baccalaureate services. 4 — Boo-Hoo! Commencement exercises. a — Mary Jane and Doris Jean of yesterday, b — Well! Well! c — Don ' t go away mad! d — I’m getting out of here! e — King James and Queen Mar -. f — Sitting [irctty! g — One Sunday afternoon, h — Did -ou say something. i — Look at those pretty shoes! j — Our football stars. ’i RdoerV ' oert S£ ments Compliments of Compliments of FAIRWAY CLEANERS CITY AUTO SALES Phone 6277 M A R r I N S V I L L E , 1 R G 1 N 1 A EAR riNSVILLE, ' lRGINIA Compliments of MUSIC BAR RIVES THEATER New Globman Building Martinsville, Va. . EaR riNSA ILLE, IRGINIA MAR riNSVILLE Compliments HARDWARE CO., L c. Complete Line of of HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES HARRY NLNN Uonse iohi and Gijt Department Second Floor 3 3 Main Sireef Dial 3448 EEED ' S, Ixc. Compliments of CRKDi r CLOrillNG AM) COLEMAN SUPPLY CO. JEWELRY SEC) RE IS Years of Faithful Service 34 East Main Street 1 7 North Moss Street Mar ] iNsviLLE, ' ir(;inia Mar 1 INS ILLE, IRGINIA Com fitments of HOOKER GRAIN FEED CO. Martinsville, Virginia Mutual Building Loan Association, Inc. 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KERN’S BREAD DAN-DEE CAKES Mar tinsville, ' irginia MARTINSVILLE OFFICE SUPPLY Office Supplies, Furniture and Machines Lending Library — Greeting Cards 12 Favette Street Phone 3 384 Martinsvili.e, ’irginia rsssM Best Wishes from our Reliable ESSO DEALER Memorial Esso Station MOIR liRANSCOME, OWNER 1’hone 2-0300 Collinsville, Va. WARREN CLOTHING COMPANY FINE READY-TO-WEAR CLOd ' HING 5 Bridge Street Martinsville, Virginia ROBERTS JEWELRY WATCH, CLOCK AND JEWELRY REPAIR All Work Guarariteed Bassett, Virginia Compliments of Dallas Auto Supply, Inc. PARTS FOR AI.L CARS Martinsville, Virginia 4 ANGLIN’S RADIO AND TELEVISION SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION Dial 919+ 1 4 Fayette Street Martinsville, Virginia KEARFOTT’S DRUG STORE Fieldale, Virginia Your Prescription Druggist Phone 3161 S. G. LAWING PLUMBING AND HEATING Dial 3248 so West Main Street Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of VIRGINIA SHOE SHOP Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of DeShazo Lumber Company Dial 3167 17 Bridge Street Martinsville, Virginia TUGGLE FLOWER SHOP Cut Flowers, PLmts and Floral Designs West Main Street Phone 7 1 63 Martinsville, Virginia GLOBMAN’S THE STORE THAT’S ALWAYS BUSY Martinsville, Virginia Smith’s Service Station “A GOOD PLACE TO EAT” Curb Service Stanleytown, Virginia ■( 85 Shenandoah Life Insurance Company [oHN B. Garst, Manager 209 Chief Tassel Building Martinsville, ’irginia FON’S GROCERY Fresh Meats, Groceries and Feeds Phone 4161 Bassett, ’irginia ELITE BEAUTY SALON Permanent Waving a Specialty Dial 2641 Bassett, Virginia D. B. ROBERTSON INSURANCE AGENCY General Insurance Bassett, Virginia Compliments of Franklin Grocery Grain Company Rocky Mount, irginia Compliments of BRIDGE STREET MOTORS AIaR riNS ILLE, hRGlNIA Compliments of FIRESTONE STORE AUTO AND HOME SUPPLIES Bassett, Virginia and Martinsville, Virginia Kolodnn ' s AIartinsvtlle, Virginia ■{ 86 )■ BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’51 Lambert Brothers Incorporated Knoxville, Tennessee BASSETT DIVISION Fern Lambert General Manager BOOSTERS Harry’s Cafe Russell’s Grill O. C. Stone Cafe Park’s Bakery Garfield L. France Vernon’s Barber Shop J. C. Wooldridge Trfr. T. F. Grogan W. AL Alitchell B. R. Willis L. A. Faudree E. J. Brammer Co. Gilmore Boot Shop Co. Clyde F. Smith 4 87 C. W. HOLT COMPANY House of Quality Martinsville, Virginia SERVICE PRINTING COMPANY Printers — Stationers Office Equipment 20 Bridge St. Dial 3241 Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of STAR BARBER SHOP North Bassett, V ' irginia PRILLAMAN’S MOTOR SERVICE KAISER-FRAZER DEALER Sales and Service General Line of Auto Parts and Accessories Specializing in Motor Service Bassett, dRGiNiA Compliments of RAPID TRANSIT CO. Martinsville, Virginia DIO. as. PAT. orr. Coca-Cola Bottling Company Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of MYERS FLOWERS First In Home Grown Orchids Collinsville, Virginia Compliments of LLOYD’S, INC. Jewelers Martinsville, Virginia � :)( 88 )£ ■ Lynch Farm Equipment Co. V. L. LYNCH, OWNER HARDWARE - FARM MACHINERY Comflete Farm Supplies Phone 321 Rocky Mount, Virginia BUY BETTER BARGAINS AT BERLIN’S Martinsville’s Oldest Merchant Main Street Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of Roanoke, Virginia Western Auto Associate Store SAVE WITH GUARANTEED SATISFACTION Dial 491 1 Bassett, Virginia Compliments of BASSETT MIRROR CO. Bassett, Virginia AKERS GROCERY FRESH MEATS - VEGETABLES GROCERIES - FEEDS Stanleytown, Virginia Collinsville Esso Station Collinsville, Virginia Compliments of COOPER-RADCLIFF GROCERY Martinsville, Virginia Boaz Dairy Products, Ixc. Plant Located at Collinsville, Va. Phone 9506 “ Try Our Giant Milk Shakes ' Martinsville, Virginia Complimejits of Martinsville Wholesale Grocery Co., Inc. VIaR I INSVILLE, hRGINIA FOR THE BEST IN JEWELRY Copenhaver Printing Co. 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Bernard, Proprietor South Bassett, Virginia Stanleytown, t ' iRGiNiA Compliments of Morris Novelty Furniture Corporation R. L. Wright Electrical Appliances Mar tinsville, t ' lRciNiA South Bassett, Virginia ]{ 91 DEE’S DRUGSTORE DALTON SINK A DRUGSTORE BARBER SHOP Wit i a Service that Pleases Yardley’s and Miitman’s Lines Exclusively We Fill Any Doctor’s Prescriptions Bassett, ' irginia Phone 3371 Bassett, V irginia CoTnplhnents Compliments of of Trent Furniture LEE Corporation TELEPHONE CO. Bassett, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Lester Brothers Co., Inc. IDEAL BEAUTY SALON Factory Built Homes Kitchen Cabinets “FOR BEAUTY’S SAKE” Hardwood Flooring Millwork and Mouldings Gold Bond Products Flintkote Products Basse I r, ’irginia Vita-Var Paint Phone 3477 and 4677 Martinsville, ’a. RIVERSIDE SERVICE STATION Compliments of John W. Smith FOR DEPENDABLE SER 1CE Wholesale Grocery Basse tt, V irginia Mar TINSVILLE, irginia Correct Protection Ford Insurance Co., Inc. Compliments of Underwriters JEWEL BOX Heck A. Ford, President INSURANCE 34 Church Street Church and Walnut Streets Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Copenhaver Publishers Lithographers and Printers Martinsville, Virginia PERRY BUSINESS SCHOOL Your Business Education Center in Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of McCollum — Ferrell CROOM CLEANERS, Inc. Tops in Cleaning Is the Name for fine Shoes and Accessories in Martinsville Dial 3 544 Collinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia ATKINS Compliments of Style Center For Men BURCH-HODGES 39 E. Church St. STORE Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville, Va. -:S{ 93 }� • a — ' I’hc boys cheered while the girls played, b — Beauties, c — Future designers, d — Initiation, c — Guess who. f — .Miss Bassett, 1950, and runner-up. g — Ivick-Off. h — Home-Coining Queen ' s float, i — Some trio. If it’s from Kingoff’s — It’s Guaranteed M artinsville ' s Leading J ewelers Watches - Diamonds - Silverware - Jewelry Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of MARTINSVILLE PRINTING COMPANY Martinsville, arginia AMERICAN DRY CLEANERS “YOURS FOR CLEANING” Bridge Street Martinsville, Virginia SHULLS’ SHOE STORE SHOES, HOSIERY, AND BAGS 41 East Church Street Mar tinsville, J ' irginia Compliments of WYATT BUICK SALES CO. Phone 3869 Martinsville, Virginia FRITH CONSTRUCTION CO. General Building Contractors Bassett, J ' irginia WILLIAYPS STORE Martinsville ' s Most Popular Store Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of EIDON R. NORRIS Agent of Southland Life Insurance Co. Continental Life Division Phone 4376 Stanleytown, Va. 9.5 JESSUP UPHOLSTERY SHOP CLIFT’S SERVICE STATION CoLLINSVILI.E, trGIN1A Mar tinsville, tTRCiNiA DODSON ELECTRIC COMPANY H. W. Dodson, Manager VV ' ell Pumps - Plumbing - House Wiring Wcstinghouse Appliances Phone 4346 Bassett, ' irginia Rhodes Dry Cleaners and Laundry Basse I T, ’irginia Comflirnents of P. M. INGRAM AND SON South Bassett, ' irginia Compliments of Stanleytown Mercantile Company Stanley town, ' irginia ELIZABETH MORRIS Fine Portraiture Collinsville, Virginia FOSTER’S JEWELRY SHOP Radios, Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry For All Occasions at Reasonable Prices Watch Repairing Quick Service North Main Street North Bassett, hRGINIA d 96 }(: - Compliments of R K APPLIANCE MIDWAY GROCERY COMPANY COMPANY Route 3 South Bassett, Virginia Bassett, Virginia Comfliments of LOVELACE BODY SHOP PATTERSON DRUG J. M. Lovelace COMPANY Roanoke Road Martinsville, Virginia Phone 4612 Martinsville, Va. W B CHEVROLET COMPANY CoTTipliments of YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER WELL’S STORE IN Bassett, Virginia Bassett, Virginia REED ’S 5 c - IOC $ 1.00 Standard Garments STORE Company Bassett, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia -=Sf 97 Richardson Electric Co. DEALER IN FRIGIDAIRE A r Conditioning - Automatic If eat Electrical and Plumbing Contractors Phone 4151 Martinsville, ’irginia Cotnpliments of Virginia Cab Co. ALL CABS RADIO DISPATCHED Phone 3411 Martinsville, ’irginia Compliments of PRILLAMAN’S MARKET Martinsville, ’irginia Cotnpliments of COUNTY-CITY LAUNDRY CORP. ‘‘‘Sanitone DRY CLEANING RUG CLEANING EUR AND WOOLEN STORAGE , Phone Basset t - 2741 Roanoke, ’irginia Martinsville, X’irginia ! i 98 VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE ENTRY BLAim: YEARBOOK CONTEST MB-8 NOTE: The entry for the current contest should be last year ' s copy and must be submitted on or before I ' ferch 1st of the year following its date of publication, j INSTRU CTIONS: Make out this entry blaiak Type print. Enclose one copy in an envelope addressed to the ,E:.;.eGvv.j.v e Secretary Virginia High School League, Box 148? University Station, Cha ' ’lobt ' sf -i i.ie; Vj.rginia, Attach the stamped envelope to tho outside of a package contarnirg one ccpT of your yearbook for the previous session, likewise addressed to the Eioecuti e Secretaicy, and mail on or before Ma rch le t., Entries postmarked after midnight of March 1st will not be accepted. R6i.a:i.n one copy of this entry blank for your files. SCHOOL: .Tnhn D. Bassett High School PIS CRICT: VI GROUP; II March membership in the high school grades: 410 i IE OF YEARBOOK; Timbctr Tints miBER OF BOOKS PIIINTED; 250 FACULTY SPONSOR: Mrs. Walter Milstead TOTAT. CIRCULATION; 2A3 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF; nnr.nt.hy TOTAL COST: __ jai.2B Q BUSINESS MANAGER: Violet Turner Cost per book; $ •51 Number pages each book:__ llA FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECEIPTS : Advertising. 945 p 50 Sales; . 71 books at $ S QQ 1215 «00 Individual representation fees..,,,, Organizational representation fees ,,,, Other receipts or subsidies,,, TOTAL RECEIPTS 2160 50 EXPSir I TURES ; Covers Photography, 113 ©01 Art Norkc Printing or mimeographing,,,, J2014©51 Miscellaneous o7 TOTAL EXPEi€)ITURES 2128 20 (Printing and Mimeographing cost includes the cost of covers, binding, etc ) Artwork appearing in this yearbook is (scratch two); 1. Original with the staff entirely. I certify that this yearbook has been edited and managed by students with- out assistance, other than that of general supervision from the sponsor, teachers, and others, I certify to our acceptance of the general regulations governing the Yearbook Contest, SIGNED: , Principal Date; •‘’ W t Compliments of BIBEE’S SUPER MARKET ‘‘‘‘The Scotchman ' s Paradise Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of Bassett ' s Best Department Store Bassett, Virginia Blue Ridge Compliments Transfer Company Incorporated of THE BANK MOTOR I ' RANSPORTATION OF FIELDALE Galax and Stanleytown V IRGINIA Fieldale , Virginia • {99 }S - CHEAPER QUICKER Coniflmients of Cook With Gas THE HUB We Sell Bottled Gas To Bassett Department Store South Western Virginia Gas Company Martinsville, ’irginia SAFER FLEXIBLE BASSETT, IRGINIA The The First National Bank Sherwin-Williams Co. of Martinsville, Virginia SERV ING MARTINSVILLE AND HENRY COUNTY 27 Fav ' ette Si ' reet MARTINS dLLF„ ’1RGINIA Since 1893 100 )■ GEORGE’S HOME-OWNED Henry County’s Largest Food Distributor MARl ' INSVILLE, VIRGINIA C. 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Martinsville, Virginia ASTOR CAFE Haynes Roofing Sheet Metal Co. “YOUR HEADQUARTERS EOR GOOD EOOD” Martinsville, Virginia IN Martinsville, Virginia 103 )S - a — Sawing wood, b — Bertha and (icneva. c — You name it. d — aiting for the mail, e — Surrounded, Roberta. f — Going somewhere, Stuart. g — Lucille and Lois, h — Two guys and a girl, i — A football game, j — Hit it hard, Lrnestine. Compliments of BASSETT-WALKER KNITTING COMPANY INCORPORATED Bassett, Virginia CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FROM HOSIERY MILL TOWEL MILL FIELDALE, VIRGINIA Compliments of The First National Bank BASSEinr, VIRGINIA STANLEY FURNITURE COMPANY INCORPORATED Manufacturers of Bedroom and Dining Room Furnimre and Chairs Shipping Point: Bassett, Va. Post Office: Stanleytown, Va. l()() )• Compliments of STONE MERCANTILE CO., Inc. STORE No. 1 NORTH BASSETT Dul 3111 STORE No. 2 SOUTH BASSETT Dial 3121 CONGRATULATIONS ! Bassett High School Graduates The Martinsville Bulletin Evenings and Sunday Martinsville, Virginia Blue Ridg-e Hardware and Supply Co. DISTRIBUTORS HARDWARE AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES Dial 2191 Dial 3461 Bassett, Virginia Martinsville, Virginia Compliments of I ' HE CLO ER CREAMERY COMPANY, INC. Southzcest Virginia ' s Most Complete Line of All Dairy Products SINCE I 898 Roanoke, Trginia Martinsville Sporting Goods Corporation SPORTS EQUIPMENT FOR EVERY PURPOSE Phone 3356 25 Church Street Martinsville, Va. Compliments of W M y A NBC AM— I450 K.C. FM— 96.3 M.G. Martinsville, Virginia 4 109 ]!? Lengthen Your Stride” The successful person lengthens his stride when he dis- covers that the signpost has deceived him ; the failure looks for a place to sit down. Thomas Edison did not sit down and give up when his first efforts to find an effective fila- ment for the carbon incandescent lamp met with failure. He lengthened his stride. He sent men to China, Japan, South America, Asia, Jamaica, Ceylon and Burma in search of fibers and grasses to be tested in his laboratory. Everyone gets on the wrong road at times. He comes upon hills, rough roads, and dangerous detours. What he does when he meets these obstacles determines his destinv. The world never hears from those who look for a place to sit down and quit. are confident that members of the Class of ’51 will lengthen their stride along the road that lies ahead. E. L du Pont de Nemours Co. Xy on Plant Martinsville, Virginia 110 STAFFORD’S HAMILTON - ELGIN - BULOVA - STAFFORD AND OTHER STANDARD BRANDS WATCHES KEEPSAKE - COPLAY - PRISMLITE DIAMOND RINGS AND ENSEMBLES SHEAFFER - PARKER - EVERSHARP PEN AND PENCIL SETS RHINESTONE NECKLACES, BRACELETS, ETC. 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