Martinsville High School - Mavahi Yearbook (Martinsville, VA)

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ries ns --1...,,.. .. ... V -.-Q-.- . F.-- . A....... ,..-........--.. ....... . ..- .....,. ,-.,..,.-.-.1-.-.-s... fir-t -1 B 'a , . rj t Q'v-- f gg, , --- - 1T. ..-.....,...i-.... ,.:'f'-'1':::'.3'.Ti'...,.' , up qw, .. . Pictures mean pages and pages mean money, and so the business staff had to call for page curtailment, but Charles Hurd, in a touching address to the Class, offers to sacrihce his final semester, take a job, and turn over his whole salary to the Annual Staff rather than lose the chance of having his picture, as Chief Promoter, on the front page. Smithson, Walter and Edmund arose and contested with him the privilege of laboring with their hands rather than their heads for the glory of old M. H. S. and the expense of the REE. The clamoring became so loud that the meeting had to adjourn. Poor little Sue, Evelyn and Mary became so nervous under the heated dis- cord that they begged, since music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, that Charles, Edmund and Walter insure peace and harmony at the next meeting of the Class by the magic of their horns and riddles. The Class assembles next under the soothing strains of Behold the Conquer- ing Hero Comes. All is lovely and sweet peace prevails-for a few minutes. The girls wanted Charles Hurd, the Go-Getter of Voluminous Ads from generous, kind merchants, to have a full-sized picture on several pages, but the heaping of such delectable honors upon one so prone to self-effacement as Charles proved more than modest Theodore could brook. He timidly addressed the Chair and proffered the half of his father's wealth to assure the publishing of the H1212 without such sacrifice on noble Charles' part, provided, of course. his life-sized hand-painted photograph be allotted a double page and entitled, The Rescuer from Financial Ruin, in other words, The Rockfeller of M. H. S. It was moved and seconded that Theodore's offer be accepted and again peace reigns-completion hovers near. Mary Gatewood suggested that picture space be allotted according to class standing, a page for every leading grade. There being so many 95 pluses among the girls, a free for all contest got under way. but Charles Reed took the Hoor to explain to the Class that honor to whom honor is due had allotted so many pages to the gentlemen of the Class and that the girls. to do themselves justice, would have to get out an extra edition, of which he kindly offered to be manager, if he were assured numerous Hattering full-page pictures as Ex-Class President, Football Manager, Yiolinist Extraordinary, Conversationalist le'lenipotcntiary. All proceedings have been carefully embodied in the minutes which, if Mr. Carter approves, will be carried out in full, so everybody will be pleased and get his 1noney's worth. I know you will want to have an Annual, so I have given your name as a prospective buyer-the price, 32.00, is, of course, a mere trifle to you, a teacher, and so possibly you will order a half dozen as souvenirs. Possibly you remember so well the quiet, harmonious, peace-loving, sweet- dispositioned juniors of '29, that you'll not 'need souvenirs of us. We, of course, will always remember you most lovingly-doubly lovingly, if you order six Annuals at once! XVith all best wishes and pleasant recollections, Your fond pupil, Doms C.xRnwE1,r.. wtf 23 lil'- - 1 9 3 0 -rl-'--'i , : 1':f-f: ,, ..- ---N . -ww-A.

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B E : X' l V x ,E K, xrjvf V r li l Martinsville, Virginia, February 7, 1930. DEAR1zsT Miss PETTIT: How goes life with you these days? Have you forgotten us of old M. H. S.? just now examinations are over and we of the Senior Class are much occupied with class activities. The question of the day is Annual, or no Annual. If Annual, from whence comes the money? If no Annual, how get before the public the unknown Adonises and Venuses of the Class of 1930? Some of the members having suffered from the recent market crash, are wary of assuming uncertain bills. But the gamblers in futures, by force of habit, are willing to take a chance, feeling sure, should their pockets prove bare, Mr. Carter will save the day by paying the bill. The most altruistic of the Class are willing to deny themselves even lunches that they may be able to bestow upon the public an Annual, adorned and honored by their handsome faces, but another faction, principally girls, feel they can spend their money, in a way more beneficial and worthy, in permanent waves and flounce-bedecked skirts. Another question that causes strife is the, Who is Who and where Who is to be, be pictured. The blonds want hand-tinted picturesg the brunettes, sepias. Isabel, Hazel, Jeanette, Marga and Nina will not advance a penny until assured that their pictures speak loudly of their Anita-Loosized charms. Eva, Evelyn, Sue, Ruth, Helen, Mary, Charlotte and Emma, realizing that while gentlemen prefer blonds, they marry brunettes, insist that their raven locks, cherrylike lips and rosy cheeks be well depicted, regardless of expense or trouble. The business staff insists that the coloring matter necessary to do justice to their cheeks and lips will bankrupt the corporation, thus troubles come fast, and thick. Edgar Hodnett and Irvin Minter, with malelike modesty, are having a heated argument as to who will occupy the page marked Class Beauty. Edgar claims his eyes make him the more eligible, but Irvin insists that curls are not to be sneezed at. We voted that the page for Maidens All Demure be divided between Helen and Ruth, but now Helen claims the top half. We just can't please anybody. A special page was reserved for class celebrities of whom the following have been elected: Mary, Om' Little Pride: Hazel, Om' High-Florwz Liimctg Sue, Our Lea-der E.l'fl'U0l'fl1iI1C11'j',' Charlotte, Our Artist of the Farcile Brush, Edmund, The Cuteg Lawson, The Super Sheik: Smithson, The Beau Ideal. The Class feels that there should. be several pictures of Cressy, that he may be well remembered 3 Cressy, The Class Presidentg Cressy, The Athleteg Cressy, The Modest, Cressy, The Sheik. On the other hand, if no Annual-no pictures-blighted hopes--broken hearts. +322 113' is VJ' ee A ,.,,,,,,,,,,f1 9 3 0 s .wi flew- K jf w-s,X,.,E,.1. 1

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Martinsville, Virginia, I Janary 27, 1930. DEAR MARGARET: Yesterday, while I was in French Class, I heard bells ringing and saw smoke Hoating by the windows, and as everyone seemed to be hurrying out of the building. I grabbed my coat and started running out, too, because I thought the school was on fire, but when I reached the door I found it was only the Faculty celebrating with a bonfire the examination grades of some of the Seniors. As I am sure you are interested in the old class I will copy a few grades from the bulletin board: Cressy Morgan-.X plus on charm and smile. Nina Burgess-A plus on golden locks. Isabel Thomasson and Eva VVarren-honorable mention for social success and steady suitors. Smithson Morris and IfValter Pharis-60 to lOO on Caesar, passed with pleasure fespecially to Miss Roykinsj. Mary Gatewood and Helen Heath-A plus on dependability and habits of study. Edwin Pickup and Lucy Davis-A plus on quiet ways and solemn looks. Jessie Merricks-A plus on baby ways. Theodore Berlin-led with 99 on style and effect of hairdressing. Lawson Lester-passed with honor as class sheik. Ruth Atkins, Sue Yeaman and Hazel Wfells-A plus on popularity and sweet voices. Thurley Thornton and Charlotte Larrabee-passed with honor on coy ways and sweet voices. Emma Pearman, Doris Caldwell and Jeanette VVoody-A plus on sweet manners and earnest work. Evelyn Smith, Edna Roberson and Marga Thomas-A plus on sweet voices and curly hair. I Won't copy any more because I guess you are tired of all this. Write soon and tell me all the news. Your pal, PoI.LY SYLYESTER. 4424525 1 9 3 0