Mooresville High School - Pitchfork Yearbook (Mooresville, NC)

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 yiul Jestament I. Mary Miller, leave my position at Raylass’ to Patsy Honeycutt, and Re- becca Chester. I, Bobby Garrison, leave my dark hair to Krnest Ball, and Ray Kluttz. I. Alex Sherrill, leave the secret of my curly hair, Wildroot ( 'ream ()il. to I las kell Freeze, and Theron Melchor. I, Cyrus Smith, leave my manly build to Bobby Gabriel. I, Charles Upright. leave my dislike for sassy people to Norma Carpenter, and Eleanor Delk. We, Herbert Roberts, and Nolan Young, leave our art of gossip to Patty Belk, and Fred Clark. We. Earl Cline, and Cecil Cook, leave our art of wrapping girls around our lingers to Robert Nelson. We, Elizabeth Hobbs, and Betty New- ton. leave our dislike for boys t Mar- garet Robinson. Mabel Ingram, and Mar- garet Price. We, Jerry Lytle, and Don Sherrill, leave our weight to O'Neil Howie, and Bobby Cashion, they need it. I, William Brown, leave my ability to play the guitar to Bobln Varner. I, Roy Church, leave my glamorous eyes to Melvin Lancaster, and Geraldine Waugh. Use them well. We, Agnes Carrigan. and Murlenc Loftin, leave our love of fun to Virginia Wilkinson, and Bill Waugh. I, Eugene Christie, leave my reserved manner to Patty Morrow, Patsy Line berger, and Lovine Dishman. We. Homer Mayhew. and Max May hew. leave our book entitled “THE ART OF WOOING AND WINNING” to Jimmy Powers and Fred Rinehardt. We, Phyllis Black welder, and Joann Johnston, leave our work as members of the annual staff to those who come after us. I, Bob Davidson, leave my Senior dignity to Babs Johnson. We. Aileen Smithdeal. and Elizabeth Lynch, leave our neatness to Peggy Mabe, and Jean Poston. I, Martha Young, leave my desire to become a secretary to Clara Troutman. I, George Pressly, leave my art of arguing to prove my point to Wavnc Miller. I. Paul Rogers, leave my unquench- able thirst for Pepsi-Colas to anyone who likes them. 1. Fred Smith, leave my photographic technique to Bill McConnell. I. John Morrow. leave my wit to Billy Joe Major, and Phillip Johnston. I. Donald Baker, leave my love for the classics to J. I). MeCune, and Jack Mat- thews. I. J. B. Davis left . . . “I'm in the army now.” I. Dwain Everhardt, leave my love for the band to anyone willing to get up at 7:30 in the morning for drill practice. I, Jack Curtis, leave Eleanor to the school, and please leave her alone. We, Phi Alexander, and Charlie Kluttz. leave our personalities to anyone who may desire a better one. I. Pressley Brawley, leave my bright red shirt to Clyde Newton. We, Jeanette Starnes, and Jean Oswalt, leave our fascinating smiles to Betty Bumgarner. We. Joe Harris, and Bill Rummage, leave our pestering ways to Norris Belk. and Billy Lambert. Being of sound (?) mind and body we herein appoint Mr. Scott as executor of this our Last Will And Testament. Signed: The Class of 1948 Per: Katina Patterson and Howard Aldnion (Class Lawyers) Witnesses: Henrietta Supersonic Sahlc Penny Pringle ♦ 15 ♦

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We, the seniors of 1948, Central High School. Mooresville, N. C., being of sound mind and memory, and consider- ing the few short days we have left at Mooresville High School, do hercforc make, ordain, publish, and declare ibis to be our Last Will and Testament. That is to say, after we have completed the required number of units necessary to graduate we bequeath: First: To the Junior Class, we leave our cherished position as dignified Sen- iors and all the honors which accompany it. Second: To the Sophomore and Fresh- man Classes, we leave our pride and honor in this our Alma Mater. Third: To our faculty and parents we leave an undying gratitude. Fourth: To Roe we leave our thanks for a clean and warm building. Fifth: To Mrs. Thompson and the cooks of the cafeteria, we leave our gratitude for serving us good meals each day. and assisting whenever needed. Sixth: To Mr. Hob McLaughlin we ex- tend our deepest appreciation for keep- ing our school building in good condi- tion. Seventh: To the Class of 49. we leave these our individual bequests: I. Blanche Nanney leave my flirtatious ways to Margaret kennette. We. Annie Lowrance, Alice McNeely, and Annie Ruth Metz, leave our ability to keep secrets to Martha Brown, Peggy Brawley and Jean Carrigan. I. Brohn Ware, leave my love for A1 Jolson to Anne Lowe. I. Hill Harwell, will just leave, but don't worry about me, Nell is waiting. We, Shirley Miller, and Virginia Money, leave our incurable giggles to Ruby Newton, and Carolyn Bowen. I. Thomas Poston, leave my stature to Wayne Rummage. We, Davies McLelland. and George McKee leave our ability as excellent dancers to Nancy Denny and Peggy Brown. I. Katina Patterson, leave my love for work to Hetty Brown. We, Lavon Boyd, and Charlie Atwell leave . . . together. I. Doris Howard, leave my blonde hair to Joyce Sherrill, Peggy Swing, and Loycc Sherrill. I. Nellie Branch, leave my height to Natalyn Archer; she needs it. I, Pal Millsaps. leave my musical ability to Marcella Freeze. I, Grace Alexander, leave my love of literature to Vivian Nantz, Carolyn Cashion. and Sarah Ballard. We. Polly Alberty, and Doris Plum- mer. leave our friendship to Joan Day, and Jettic May hew. I. Delcie Stanford, leave my ability to write to Betty Seawell, and Thelma Stutts. I. Harold Beaver, leave my fascination for the weaker sex to Fred Brown, and Milace Nanney. I. Max Brannon, leave my gaitv to Ralph Robbins and Hiram Brown. We, Donald Wilkinson, and Harold Oliphant. leave our positions as bus drivers to anyone willing to get out of bed so early. 1. Howard Aldmon, leave my popu- larity with the opposite sex to Donald Brown. I. Doris Stutts. leave my shyness to Christine Hcthcox, and Marie Newton. I. Harold King, leave my industri- ousness to Thurston Templeton, and Melvin Lackey. We, Marcelle Bolick. and Martha Greenhill, leave our love for skating to Nell Wilson. Phyllis Towell, and Doro- thy Garner. I. Nan Chester, leave my sweet dis- position to Kat Fairbanks, and Lucille Thompson. I. Lucy Combs, leave my cute remarks to June Sink, and June Lipscomb. I. Jimmy Ferrell, leave my interest in sports to Bobby Brown. 14 ♦

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When we magicians started thinking about the future of our classmates, cu- riosity led us to hop upon our magic carpets and ride to the land of the future. Many strange events startled us as we floated through the clouds. Through the mist we were able to see the happenings that will befall our classmates. I’aul Rogers, the Pepsi-Cola man. has taken time off to stroll with his most recent offspring. “Pug , who has in- herited his father's nose. Max and Homer Mayhew. Jr., have made their fortunes draping pants. Howard A Idmon has just lost his entire fortune from too much support of the Mayhew business. Nurses Blanche Nanney and Elizabeth Hobbs, assisting one of the South's best surgeons. I)r. Donald Baker, arc hold- ing patient Cecil Cook’s hand. Cecil had an automobile accident which occurred while touring the South with Ailccn Smithdcal. his business partner. There goes the M. II. S. Band with Annie Uuth Metz and Doris Howard still following. Annie Ruth is working at the depot while Doris is a dietitian at the Lowrance Hospital. Herbert Roberts, former director of the “Sweet Nothings” Orchestra, has be- come director of the Ml. I 11a Symphony. With him are Max Brannon on the clari- net and Alex “Barne Butterfield” Sher- rill. trumpet player. Alex is dealing in Fords also. Oh. there's Phyllis Blackwclder enter- ing her famous cat. Cedrec, in a cat show in New York. For the cat's amusement she is raising lavender mice. Jeanette Starnes and Lucy Combs, noted scientists, have invented a new type of hair tonic, guaranteed to make hair either grow or come out. Thomas Poston, overseer at Cascade has been transferred to a higher position at Burlington, now he will be able to buy his wife a new fur coat. Mary Miller, bubble dancer, is suffer- ing from exposure and may not be able to dance for some time. Radio Station M. II. S. is proudly presenting the “Thin Man , starring Cy- rus Smith as Nick Charles, and Polly Alberty as Nora. John Morrow has decided not to re- sign as mayor of Mooresville. His wife, the former Miss Jean Oswalt, threatened to join the circus if he did. Look! There’s Jimmy Ferrell, ace re- porter of the New York Times, dictating a letter to his little red-headed secretary, who is none other than Joann Johnston. Good looking Annie Lowrance is stepping from Joe's Burlesque show to the leading part in “Wiley's Other John in Hollywood. Remaining at Joe's are Alice Me Neely and Marcelle Bolick. Donald Wilkinson, successful owner of a plantation in Georgia, has won national honors with his hogs and chickens. Charlie Atwell and Lavon Boyd are still dating each other because neither one has the courage to pop the question. Bill Stern, world famous sports an- nouncer has been replaced by Brohn Ware, who acquired his fame while an- nouncing a game between the Harvard and Yale teams, coached by Phi Alex- ander and Roy Church, respectively. We find that Charlie Kluttz. former Fast Monbo baseball star, has finally se- cured a position as painter. His first con- tract is to paint dair maid. Nan Chester’s barn. Delcie Stanford and Doris Stutts have acquired a fortune from their recent book. “Man Snatchers . The authors are giving advice free of charge. There is Boh Davidson the guitar player, who roams the streets searching for better employment. At Smith's Studio in New York, own- ed In Fred Smith, we find Agnes Carri- gan posing for her portrait as she is entering the Miss America contest. engineering partners Robert Garrison. Harold King, and William Brown who constructed the “Weak - i n - PI aces Bridge . are being sued by Charles I p- right who was fishing under the bridg when it collated. Doris Plummer and Murlccn Loftin, astrologers, have found a new planet. They are planning a visit in a rocket ship. Billy Rummage and his orchestra are recording for Columbia, “Shallow Purple”, and “You Hit Me Too Hard. Baby . Vocalizing is Katina Patterson, the modern Jo Stafford. Mile. Jerry Lytle, world famous clothes designer has just returned from Paris, bring fashions for the movie stars Martha Young and Virginia Money. Continued on Page 56