Pittsylvania High School - Pitt Yearbook (Chatham, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1939 volume:

EX LIBRIS COPYRIGHT LUCY JIM DAVIS Editor CHARLES J. RAGSDALE Business Manager MRS. STUART A. MOSELEY Advisor Annual Publication of the Senior Class PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL Chatham, Virginia IF 0 WOMB For THE past three pears this book has regularly appeared before the public in its endeavor to portray as vividly as possible the events in student life of the passing year. Three times it has been criticised in ridicule and praise, as the nature and love of poetical eloquence of the reader may have been slumbering rvhen this book rvas thrust upon them. This, the Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Nine PlTT, presenting itself in the third volume, comes to you on bended knee, beseeching you to find the point in every joke, appreciate the literary effort in every topic, and see in the completed product life, as outlined and adhered to at the Pittsylvania High School. C ® I I E I I CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS ADVERTISEMENTS Mr. Jesse R. Noell IEI1CAIIOI In APPRECIATION of his kindness and unfailing loyalty to the pupils of this school, n e, the class of Nineteen Thirty-Nine dedi- cate this issue 0 The PlTT to Ml. JE 1. MOELL FACULTY A ANDREW MARION ' BRUCE, Emory and 1 Henry University; Johns HcpEins University; Uni- • ertityvirf Virginia; Virginia Poly- j technic Institute Principal MRS. ELIZABETH GATE- WOOD MOSELEY, B.S. Madison College Home Economics EMMA FRANCES EDWARDS, B.S. Farmville State Teachers College Social Science and English MRS. JEAN HOGG OVERBEY, A.B. William and Mary College Mathematics MARY VIRGINIA GILLAM, j A.B. fyf olph- Macon W oman s College Language Arts MRS. MAR1BELL UMBERGER GODBY. A.B. Randolph- Macon Woman’s College Social Science and Science GEORGE BENJAMIN CARTER. B.S. University of Virginia English and Science JULIAN HARRIS NIXON William and Mary College Science and Eng lish CLASSES THE THIRTY-NINE PITT . . . SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Margie Paxton Burks President Jane Carolyn Hancock... Pice-President Frances Eloise Waddell Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Gatewood Moseley Advisor Motto “Honor lies at labor’s gate” Colors Floxver Red and Gold Peony CLASS SONG We hold our banner and relale with pride. Tis made of honor and of labor ' s hopes; Its hue of red and sold reflects our pledge, A pledge of loyalty that will abide. Each bit of happiness, each task we d try. Each hour of fellowship day after day; All, lie beneath its folds and in our hearts. The class of thirty-nine shall never die! Time shall not shatter it nor dull its glow. Our banner symbol of our loyalty; Will ever light «ir paths where’er they turn. And lead us toward success where er we go. — Margie Burks. S CLASS OFFICERS Margie Paxton Burks Peggy “She was a burning and shining light PRESIDENT Jane Carolyn Hancock Jay Bird “A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power” VICE-PRESIDENT Frances Eloise Waddell J Fran ' A perfect woman, nobly planned; J To warn, to comfort, and command SECRETARY AND TREASURER Mrs. Elizabeth Gatewood Moseley advisor 9 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY- NINE PITT KATHERINE PAYNE ADAMS “Katie None but herself can be her parallel ’ EMMA JANE ALLEN “Happy “Thou hast no sorrow in thy song ; no winter in thy year’ ELOISE BARBOUR “ Little Eloise And mistress of herself, though China fall” JA WILLIAM CALVIN BENNET T “Sfyeezix ' “The man that blushes is not quite a brute DORIS LEE BOSWELL “Dot For solitude sometimes is best society NATHAN RYLAND CASEY Short Stuff “ — and in the morn and liquid dew of youth ' LUCY JIM DAVIS Shipper Angels are painted fair to look like you JANIE GRACE EARLES Tiny I am the very pink of courtesy 10 ALONZA HERBERT EASLEY “Monkey ‘Shall I, wasting in dispair, die because a woman fair? EDNA DEMMITT EAST ‘ ' Eddie ‘Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace CLIFTON BENNETT GILES “Pete “A short saying often contains much � wisdom u MARY ELIZABETH GILES “Dib” CARROLL EDWARD KEEN Rabbit Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice EMMA BETSY MOORE “Bet ' “Unto the pure all things are pure ' 11 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY-NINE PITT CARLTON WAYLAND MOORE Carl He makes a solitude, and calls it — peace ! ALMA DAVIS NEWBURY “Berry Age cannot wither her charm, nor custom stale her innnite variety HERBERT LEE PAUL “ Chatterbox ‘Happy am I! From care I ' m free! Why N aren ' t they all contented like me? BERTHA ALICE PICK.REL Picl y The on! reward of virtue is virtue; the one d CHARLES JAMES RAGSDALE “ Ragsdale v He shall rule them with a rod of iron JAMES WILLIAM RAMSEY “jenny ' Life’s a jest, and all things show it; I thought so once, and now I know it 12 JOSEPH HAROLD ROGERS Buck “Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius” CM Ei fRY i wherefore EDWARD WASHINGTON SHELTON Doc “His life, I’m sure, was in the right ELLEN JAMES SHELTON “El ' n” ‘In virtues nothing earthly could surpass her IDA BELLE SHELTON “Idle ’ “A still, small voice ’ KATHERINE WALLACE “Kat There is always a best way of doing everything RUTH SHIELDS “Dunk Oh! could you view the melody of every grace, and music of her face PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY- NINE PITT WHO ' S WHO MOST LIKUY TO SUCCEED MOST INTELLECTAL MOST VERSATILE BEST DRESSED BfST DANCER. BEST DANCER MOST TALENTED MOST TALENTED BEST LOOKING MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST POPULAR BEST DRESSED MOST ATHLETIC BEST LOOKING BIST ALL AROUND MOST INTELLECTUAL MOST VERSATILf 8ESTAU AROUND MOST ATHLETIC MOST POPULAR 14 CLASS HISTORY ANG! And we, the proud Seniors of P. H. S„ were shot from th High School to obtain a higher degree of knowledge. e Elementary to the When we first landed in this new territory we hardly knew what it was all about. How- ever, with the help of the know it all” Sophomores, we soon caught on to the hang of things. We also were informed every week by the “Key-Hole Post of the juiciest gossip and most interesting happenings of our school life. Mr. Bruce was also a Freshman at this time, for this was his first year at our beloved Winter Home. We hope he will be here to welcome many more Freshmen and give them the help he has given us. In our Sophomore year, the Love-Bug was quite busy, but we managed at the end of ' 36 to climb one step nearer to our goal — to be Seniors! Our Junior year was an eventful one, and we managed to include quite a number of things on our “out of class’ list. The first school party was held and was a great success. A picnic to Green-Rock was enjoyed by the Home Economics girls, and a Backwards Party was given for the Seniors by we Juniors. This was also an eventful year in the field of music for all “Glee Clubbers. Under the excellent direction of Mrs. Jesse Patterson Read, they did much to bring glory to our school. They gave dances, took trips, broadcasted, and entered contests. In the late Autumn they presented an operetta, “The Singer of Naples, which brought to light a great deal of our hidden talent. Seniors! The word made our very hearts swell! Many chests were thrown out and short persons grew tall, as the new “rat’s gazed with envy as we walked down the halls. We soon had to try to forget that we had (at last) attained our goal, and buckle down to work. To brighten our already gay smiles, and to present us with a surprise, Mr. Carter was added to our Faculty, and later in the year Mrs. Godby made her appearance among us. To start off the year, we elected our class officers, the PlTT Staff, and selected our rings. The school party for the preceeding year had been so enjoyable, that we quickly made plans and held another one on Hallowe’en Night. Under the sponsorship of the Student Council, committees and clubs were organized which have contributed greatly in our behalf. A Mother and Daughter Tea was held at Christmas by the Home Economics girls. The Cotillion Club was re-organized this year. They have given and plan to give some enjoyable dances. The Christmas dance was outstanding, and with the Easter Bunny Hop,” and the Class Night dance, this may be considered one of the club s outstanding years. The Glee Club was again organized, but under the direction of Miss Alice Shepherd. A beautifully planned and directed operetta, The Mikado, was presented in March. Although all our class is working faithfully toward that day, May 24, 1939, we are sure that each of us feel a degree of sadness, a hope of success, a prayer of thankfulness, that each of us has had the privilege of spending four happy years at Pittsylvania High School, and a desire that we may each attain our goals in life. — Alice Pickrel. PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY-NINE PITT LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT W E, the class of ’39 of P. H. S., realizing that we shall soon have to leave these walls of work to enter upon the New Life, and also realizing that much property effects, et cetera, that are now in our possession, although sadly worn, should be disposed of before we enter aforesaid New Life; and having successfully completed a course in Chemistry, we feel that we are capable of most anything. Therefore, we in this, our Last Will and Test ament, do here- by and now make this our final assignment of said property et cetera to-wit: Article 1 . To the Laculty, we bequeath our privilege of running P. H. S., hoping that they will profit by the system that we have left them, and wish and extend our hearty cooperation in carrying out our plans. Article 2. To our beloved Principal, Mr. A. M. Bruce, we present the latest volume of Rules and Regulations,” explaining how to run a school just as we like it. Article 3. To our Sister Class of ’40, we do bequeath our remarkable ability of conducting an orderly and dignified class meeting. Article 4. To the incoming Lreshmen of 40, we do bequeath that great and forceful motto: “Let your conscience be your guide.” Article 5. To the Sophomores, we leave our dignity and good behavior since they need it more than anyone we know. Article 6. To Mr. Nixon, we do give our most gracious thanks for helping us put over the 1939 PlTT, by purchasing a copy. Article 7. To Coach Carter, we leave a picked line of American adjectives to use when P. H. S. loses a game. Article 8. To Mrs. Moseley, we leave a new Home Economics Class, 30 percent of whom (we trust) will not be dumb. Article 9. To Miss Edwards, we leave all our slang, so that she may speak with freedom to her Freshman English Class. Article 10. To Miss Gillam, a new Chinese Checker Board, that she may play to her heart’s content. Article 1 1 . To Mrs. Overbey, we leave a new Algebra Class, a few of whom (we hope) will understand the subject. Article 12. To Mrs. Godby, we leave a class, all of whom have disposi- tions as sweet as her own, and the hope that she will be at P. H. S. during the coming school-year. Article 13. To Miss Turman, the pleasant memory of her prize pupil, Harry Hedrick. Article 14. To all our Beloved Teachers, we leave our love, respect, and appreciation of all they have helped us accomplish. To different members of the school, these Seniors do bequeath these things: 1 . Katie Adams — her blues voice to any other talented crooner. 2. Emma Jane Allen — leaves gladly, the Library to Natalie Keatts. 3. Eloise Barbour — her seat in English four to any other fellow-sufferer. 4. Calvin Bennett — his quiet, good disposition to Noell Matherly. 16 5. Doris Boswell — her gift of talking only when necessary to Lois Bennett. 6. Margie Burks — her knowledge of Chemistry to any unfortunate Junior who must take it. 7. Nathan Casey — his dancing ability to Henry Redd. 8. Lucy Jim Davis — her method of bluffing through History four to Lois Amos. 9. Alonza Easley — his love of Mr. Carter to his brother James. 10. Edna East — her love of Home Economics to Jaumta Easley. 1 1. Janie Earles — her sweet smiles and dimples to Norris Watlington. 12. Mary Elizabeth Giles — a 25-cent bottle of white shoe polish to Mr. Carter who is sadly in need of such. 1 3. Clifton Giles — his History four grades to Otha East even if he is just passing. 14. Jane Hancock — her excuses for absence, skipping, and being late to Rachel Edwards. 1 5. Douglas Hedrick — -his poetic ability to Haile Gatewood. I 6. Marie Hunt — her quiet ways to Mildred Anderson. I 7. Carrol Keen — his ability of preparing his Physics assignment to David Hill. 1 8. Betsy Moore — her basketball ability to Blanche Carter. 19. Carlton Moore — his quiet and pleasing personality to Asa Jones. 20. Alma Newbury — some good sound advice to all pupils: “Don’t take Chemistry !” 2 1 . Lee Paul — his great bass voice to Melvin Giles. 22. Alice Pickrel — her favorite dish, “food,” to “Little” Agnes Ragsdale. 23. Helen Pleasants — her questioning nature to Mary Jo Anderson. 24. Anne Ragsdale — her sweet, pleasant ways, and winning smile to Pat Overbey. 25. C. J. Ragsdale — his sense of humor to Coleman Hall. 26. James Ramsey — his ability to elude the Faculty while chewing gum, and committing various other crimes to Billy Davis. 27. Harold Rogers — a pack of chewing-gum in the English Class. “First come, first serve.” 28. Ellen Shelton — her natural-curly hair to “T” Overbey who is deeply grateful. 29. Ida Shelton — her method of giving eight minute speeches and her love of such to Alice Payne. 30. Edward Shelton — his alibi for not having prepared his History to Henry Carter. 3 1 . Ruth Shields — her accurate appearance on Mondays and Thursdays to “Boots” Eanes. 32. Fra nces Waddell — all Chemistry Books and other such apparatus to Mr. Carter, that he might spend a pleasant vacation. 33. Katherine Wallace — all her humor and wit to Mrs. Moseley, as she feels she will need it in dealing with her new Seniors next year. 34. John Wehry — his willingness and ability to help when possible to Lawrence Shelton. Jane Hancock. PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY-NINE PITT CLASS PROPHECY M AY 28, 1949. Ladies and gentlemen of the audience, tonight I bring to you a most interesting program. It marks the debut of the new “C. N. Tell-a- Tidbit Machine.” Mr. and Mrs. America, I’ll start the ball rolling right away by informing you that Professor John Wehry is the eminent scientist, who is the creator of this much-heralded wonder. This machine enables me to locate the whereabouts of many of my friends and yours. As an act of sentiment, and in remembrance of those four happy years I spent in Pittsylvania High School, I shall turn my attention to my fellow graduates of 1939, many of whom are well-known to you today; and let the world in on where they are, and what they are doing. Now we are ready to start! First, we’ll go to the far-away island of Porto Rico, where I’ve trained my all-seeing lens on Alice Pickrel. She and her husband are running a “Dip and Sway Inn,” for the purpose of teaching tourists the Rhumba in ten easy lessons. What have we here? The “Honky-Ton k Club” right in the heart of the Great White Way. I see the star of the show, Katie Adams, singing a number that was a favorite back in the years of my high school career. Co-starring with her in the floor show is Douglas Hedrick, that famous Song and Dance man. In the chorus line-up are Eloise Barbour, Ida Shelton, Doris Boswell, and Ellen Shelton. A new chewing-gum factory was recently opened in North Carolina. Let s cast the raye that way and see how its sticking together. Here’s the office of the President, and on the door is printed: “Katherine Wallace — Sole Owner and Consumer.” And now let’s return to my home town of Chatham. Ah! there’s Ruth Shields! It seems that she has just arrived from New Jersey with her children, Sarah and Nevin. Who is this we spy? If it isn’t Edna East, who’s operating the Tutti- Fruitti B akery” in Chatham. There are several gentlemen farmers in this vicinity, I understand. Take a look at C. J. Ragsdale leaning up against his porch steps watching his wife plow. He’s a gentleman farmer all right! Here we also see Carrol Keen, Ca ' vin Bennett, Carlton Moore, and Edd Shelton, all doing a thriving business — leafing. However, why should they worry? Their wives are hard-working. James Ramsey is now a diplomat in Washington. Yes, there he is, walking down the steps of the White House, arm-in-arm with his wife, A nne Ragsdale. There’s his chauffeur, Clifton Giles, opening the door of his custom-built 8 for him. 18 Back to Broadway, where we see that famous character actor, Lee Paul, is playing in the ninety-ninth revision of “Lizzie Here I Come.” What do we have here? It’s Alonza Easley teaching fair damsels the art of playing Soft Ball. There’s a shadow of an airplane. And who do we see in it but Helen Pleas- ants! She is making a ’round the world trip to deliver a lecture on, “The Ad- vantages of Having a Military Academy in Each City.” Let’s attend a Hollywood Preview. Look at the star of the show, Deanna Durbin! Who is that with her? It’s Harold Rogers, the millionaire play-boy! He’s sueing his fourth wife for lack of support. Shall we “hop-light” to Chicago from here? I see a big woman’s wrestling match going on. Emma Jane Allen is the feature attraction on the card. There’s her manager, Janie Earles. She’s so sure Emma Jane will win, that she’s not even looking at the match. Well, here we are in Haiti, and who do we see but Frances Waddell. She is teaching Home Economics to her “Hubby,” so he will realize to the fullest extent the value of economizing. And here we see in “Yankee-Land,” Jane Hancock. She is putting the finishing touches on her latest novel, “Give Up the Hunt for Council.” Now to Georgia, where we see Lucy Jim Davis painting pictures of the “Funny OF Hills,” at the request of her Beloved. We also see here in Georgia, Betsy Moore, working on her very successful, “Style-Wise” magazine. Danville, Virginia, is the next stop on the Bill, and here we see Nathan Casey “Jitter-buggin.” It seems that he has chosen this fair city in which to start the revival of that popular past-time of ten years ago. Next stop Boston ! H ere we see Mary Elizabeth Giles, that famous landscape artist in her office. Her motto is, as I’m sure most of you know, “Let Giles turn the wilds into a garden that brings smiles.” I only have a few moments left in which to bring one more person within your range of vision before I sign off, so here we go to Richmond, Virginia. Look dancing at the Mosque! Margie Burks! In between her personal appearance tours, she is writing a book entitled, “ The Intoxication of the Modern Dance.” Well, my friends, it’s time to say good-by, so I’ll say, REMEMBER — - this is — Alma Newbury. 1!) PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY- NINE PITT JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Rachel Edwards Elise Motley President Secretary and T reasurer Melvin Giles Mr. Julian H. Nixon Pice-President Sponsor Motto: “United we stand, divided we fall” Flower: Rose Lois Adams Lois Amos Mildred Anderson Ike Anderson Mary Jo Anderson Henry Carter Flora Cundiff Nancye Davis Bertha Dodd Kelly Earles Elizabeth Easley James Easley Jaumta Easley Clyde East Rachel Edwards MEMBERS Virginia Ellerson Haile Gatewood Clifford Geyer Margaret Giles Melvin Giles Myrtle Giles Coleman Hall David Hill Georgia Jefferson Raymond Johnson Asa Jones Noell Matherly Lillian A. Moses Frank Motley Elise Motley Colors: Wine and Silver Patsy A. Overbey Sally W. Overbey Agnes Ragsdale Janie Riddle Vivian Roach Mildred Rosenbaum Marvin Scruggs Richard Scruggs V lrgima Scruggs Lawrence Shelton Hunter Simpson Mary F. Sours Norma Thomas Norris Watlington Erma Yeatts il S . C 1 i i ji Slf.£ w f - 9 20 VT7 SOPHOMORE CLASS Helen Mundy President OFFICERS Charles Mundy Secretary and Treasurer Doris Pleasants Vice-President Mrs. Jean Hogg Overbey Sponsor Motto: “We ought, we can, and we will” Florver: Orchid Hazel Amos Clara Anderson Doris Atkinson Lois Bennett John Chafin Lucille Collins Lloyd Craddock Hayward Crider Bertha Dalton Billy Davis .Willie F. Davis Grovene DeMott Boots Eanes Colors: Wine and Aqua MEMBERS Helen Earles Sam East Durelle Edwards Charles Garrison Mildred Garrison Annie Giles Haynesworth Giles Constance Gregory Lawson Hedrick Theo Hedrick Dorothy Jones Natalie Keatts Roy Louis Mary McLaughlin Elma Matherly Mary C. Meadows Paige Moore Phyllis Moore Cecil Moschler Mary Motley Annie L. Mundy Charles Mundy Helen Mundy Buddy Overbey Alice Payne Doris Pleasants Henry Redd Clara Riddle Dorothy Riddle Etta Self Virginia Shelhorse G. W. Shelton Virginia Shelton Roxy Shorter Vernon Simpson Elizabeth Sours C. G. Sours Sam Taylor Rison White 21 . PITTSYLVANIA HIGH Jr THE THIRTY-NINE PITT FRESHMAN CLASS Ansel Mitchell President Beverley Evans Vice-President OFFICERS Fletcher Hardy Secretary and Treasurer Miss Virginia Gillam Sponsor Motto : “Good better best; never let it rest. Until the good is better, and the better best.” Colors: MEMBERS Flower: Gardenia Sara Adams Irene Atkins Clyde Allen Marjie L. Anderson Pat Anderson Rebecca Barksdale Dorothy Blanks James Blanks Hilda Boswell Roger Boswell Wyona Brown Blanche Carter Kenneth Conner Mabel Dalton Margaret Easley Marjorie Easley Catherine East Kathleen Eat on Rebecca Edwards Van Elliot Inez Gatewood Eunice Geyer Jack Green Benton Harris Nathan Harris Winifred Haskins Vernon Hedrick Esther Hubbard Eric Hudson Georgia Jefferson Carl Johnson Cynthia Johnson Ethyl Johnson Ellen J ones Nelson Light Edna McDowell John McLaughlin Edna Marilla Polly Moore Lillie Morrison Margaret Morrison Joe Moschler Jimmie Motley Cornelia Murphy Margaret Myers Mary Necola Louise Nuckles Thelma Owen Blue and Gold Helen Pickrel Imogene Sisson Ruth Smith Katherine Sours Nannie Sours Virginia Sours Bruce Staton John Taylor Joyace Vaughan Bennett Walker Joseph Walker Vivian Walker Jessie Watlington John Williams Thomas Williams Nannie Yeatts THE THIRTY-NINE PITT STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS C. J. Ragsdale President Alonza Easley T reasurer Marg ie Burks Harold Rogers VicerP resident Secretary Mr. A. M. Bruce Advisor CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Seniors : Nathan Casey Alma Newbury Juniors : Raymond Johnson Sally W. Overbey Sophomores : Lloyd Craddock Mildred Garrison Freshmen : Marjorie Lee Anderson Bruce Staton Seventh and Sixth: S. P. Easley Geraldine Matherly 24 COMMITTEES ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE Chairman AUDITORIUM COMMITTEE Chairman Lois Adams Clyde East BOYS’ WASHROOM COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Chairman C. J. Ragsdale James Ramsey FIRST AID COMMITTEE GIRLS’ WASHROOM COMMITTEE Chairman Chairman Lee Paul Phyllis Moore HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Chairman INTER-SCHOOL RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE Jane Hancock Chairman Anne Ragsdale MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES COMMITTEE PEP COMMITTEE Chairman Frances Waddell Chairman Charles Mundy PUBLICITY COMMITTEE RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Chairman Henry Redd Betsy Moore SAFETY COMMITTEE SOCIAL COMMITTEE Chairman Jaunita Easley Chairman Swanson Norman SCHOOL GROUNDS COMMITTEE Chairman Calvin Bennett 25 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY- NINE PITT Lucy Jim Davis Frances Waddell Jane Hancock .. C. J. Ragsdale. Margie Burks Harold Rogers PITT STAFF Editor -in-Chief Assistant Editor Editorial Chairman Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Advertising Manager Not in Picture ALICE PlCKREL Editorial Assistant Ruth Shields 1 Alma NEWBURY j - ...Advert ising Assistants James Ramsey J 2(5 S 3 CLUB OFFICERS Lucy Jim Davis Frances Waddell Chairman Secretary and Reporter Alice Pickrel Mrs. W. L. Davis T reasurer Sponsor Motto: “ Secrets are kepU — not given away” Flower: American Beauty Rose Colors: Pink ar Lois Amos Mary Jo Anderson Lois Bennett Margie Burks Jaunita Easley Rachel Edwards Katie Adams Lois Adams MEMBERS Mildred Garrison Eunice Geyer Constance Gregory Jane Hancock Alma Newbury Sally W. Overbey Patsy Ann Overbey Alice Pickrel Helen Pleasants Ruth Shields Frances Waddell Katherine Wallace HONORARY MEMBERS Annis Davis Betsy Moore Lucy Charles Jones Swanson Norman 27 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY- NINE PITT o BETA CLUB Frances Waddell President Melvin Giles Vice-President OFFICERS Jaunita Easley Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Jean Hogg Overbey Sponsor Motto: “We shall work together, as members of the National Honorary Beta Club, to promote scholastic excellence, and cultivate the ideals of loyalty, courage, honesty, and leadership.” Florver : Golden Rod Colors: Black and Gold Katie Adams Margie Burks Henry Carter Nathan Casey Lucy Jim Davis Nancye Davis MEMBERS Janie Earles Rachel Edwards Betsy Moore Lillian A. Moses Frank Motley Swanson Norman Patsy A. Overbey Sally W. Overbey Alice Pickrel Agnes Ragsdale Mary F. Sours I ' 38 COTILLION CLUB OFFICERS Swans on Norman President Alice Pickrel Secretary and Treasurer Lee Paul Vice-President Lucy Jim Davis Reporter Motto: “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” FloXver: Sweetheart Rose Colors: Blue and Silver Katie Adams Emma Jane Allen Margie Burks Nathan Casey Janie Earles Clifton Giles Lois Adams Lois Amos Mary Jo Anderson Kelly Earles Rachel Edwards Clyde East MEMBERS Seniors Jane Hancock Douglas Hedrick Alma Newbury Helen Pleasants C. J. Ragsdale J uniors Jaunita Easley David Hill Raymon Johnson Asa Jones Noell Matherly James Ramsey Harold Rogers Ruth Shields Frances Waddell Katherine Wallace John Wehry Lillian Alice Moses Patsy Ann Overbey Sally Watson Overbey Agnes Ragsdale Norma Thomas PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY-NINE PITT SENIOR HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Anne Ragsdale President OFFICERS Ruth Shields Alice Pickrel Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Elizabeth Gatewood Moseley Sponsor MEMBERS Katie Adams Eloise Barbour Doris Boswell Lucy Jim Davis Edna East Janie Earles Mary Elizabeth Giles ✓ Jane Hancock Marie Hunt Betsy Moore Alma Newbury Helen Pleasants Ida Shelton Frances Waddell I HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Mrs. Elizabeth Gatewood Moseley Clara Anderson Sponsor MEMBERS Sophomores Durelle Edwards Mary McLaughlin Hazel Amos Helen Earles Alice Payne Doris Atkinson Constance Gregory Dorothy Riddle Lois Bennett Annie Giles Clara Riddle Lucille Collins Esther Hubbard Virginia Shelhorse Bertha Dalton Mary Charles Meadow ' s Virginia Scruggs Grovene De Mott Phyllis Moore Mary Jo Anderson ] uniors Virginia Ellerson Sally Watson Overbey Mildred Anderson Elizabeth Easley Janie Riddle Lois Amos Margaret Giles Vivian Roach Lois Adams Myrtle Giles Agnes Ragsdale Llora Cundiff Hazel Johnson Mary Frances Sours Bertha Dodd Elise Motley Norma Thomas Nancye Davis Lillian Alice Moses Norris Watlington Rachel Edwards Patsy Ann Overbey Erma Yeatts Jaumta Easley Mildred Rosenbaum PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY-NINE PITT GLEE CLUB Miss Alice Shepherd Director OFFICERS Mary Jo Anderson Alice Pickrel President Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Katie Adams Lillian A. Moses Lois Adams Charles Mundv Mary Jo Anderson Helen Mundy Blanche Carter Annie L. Mundy Nathan Casey Alma Newbury Willie F. Davis Sally W. Overbey Kelly Earles Lee Paul Alonza Easley Alice Pickrel Clyde East Agnes Ragsdale Inez Gatewood C. J. Ragsdale Clifton Giles Ruth Shields Jane Hancock Ruth Smith David Hill Elizabeth Sours Asa Jones Norma Thomas Noell Matherly Katherine Wallace John Wehry ATHLETICS THE THIRTY-NINE PITT BOYS ' BASKETBALL TEAM Mr. George B. Carter Coach C. J. Ragsdale Captain Harold Rogers Manager Calvin Bennett Kelly Earles Alonza Easley Clifton Giles Raymond Johnson Cecil Moschler Buddy Overbey C. J. Ragsdale Rison White GIRLS ' BASKETBALL TEAM Miss Frances Edwards Coach Frances Waddell Captain Rachel Edwards Manager Lois Amos Rachel Edwards Virginia Ellerson Myrtle Giles Frances Waddell Betsy Moore Anne Ragsdale Vivian Roach Virginia Shelhorse PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY-NINE PITT JUNIOR VARSITIES Miss Frances Edwards Coach Mr. George B. Carter Coach BOYS ' Haywood Crider James Easley Clifford Geyer Carl Johnson Frank. Motley Marvin Scrlcgs G. W. Shelton Lawrence Shelton Vernon Simpson Bruce Staton John Williams GIRLS ' Sarah Adams Marjie Anderson Pat Anderson Blanche Carter Rebecca Edwards Eunice Geyer Cynthia Johnson Ethyl Johnson Edna Marilla Lillie Morrison Polly Moore Helen Pickrel : ti BASEBALL TEAM Mr. Julian H. Nixon Coach John Williams Manager Calvin Bennett John Chafin Kelly Earles Alonza Easley Vernon Geyer Clifton Giles Douglas Hedrick Raymond Johnson Cecil Moschler Charles Mundy James Ramsey C. J. Ragsdale Sam Taylor PITTSYLVANIA HIGH THE THIRTY- NINE PITT CALENDAR September 7 — Many regrets — school starts! September 13 — Katherine Wallace requested to park chewing-gum outside Mr. Carter’s classes. September 15 — Politics begins! Senior Class organized. September 20 — Added attraction in History Class; Little Red Book-Case. September 22 — Annual Staff elected — T he PlTT progressing. October 4 — Margie Burks makes front row famous in Senior Classes. October 12 — The “ X atch-Dog’’ of P. H. S. forever on guard for the everlasting Skippers. October 19 — Seniors ordered to demonstrate their ability in the art of chewing-gum for Mr. Carter. October 27 — S :; Club enjoys after dinner Havannas; three for five cents! October 31 — School Halloween Party! Result: Many absent. (Hargrave Parade!) November 2 — Lillian Alice informs Miss Gillam that, I don’t understand it — er. November I I — Bravo ! ! Holiday ! ! Teachers Meeting ! ! November 15 — Amid blushes and giggles Calvin Bennett asked Mr. Carter why gentlemen prefer blonds. November 23 — 1 hanksgiving ! ! A few days of freedom. November 29 — Book-worms organize Beta Club. December 2 — Alice Pickrel declares to the Home Economics Department that her favorite dish is food. December 13 — John Wehry comes up in the world. Two Senior girls think he’s the cutest thing. December 15 — Mother and Daughter Tea. (Attended by Mr. Nixon and Mr. Carter.) December 19 — Bill Davis seen reading Betty Bly’s advice to the love-lorn.” Oh! Mary Charles ! December 21 — Christmas Holidays begin ! ! ! December 22 — Cotillion Club dance. Well attended by Jitter-bugs and “Love-bugs. January 2 — We plod the weary path again. January 5 — Seniors wake up to the fact that they have their rings. January 10 — Committees and Clubs functioning well. January 14 — Home Economics Girls served “Countre Folk. They hear, You look all right to me Baby! January 23 — Alonza Easley called “Precious. (Who done it?) February — Only 28 days ! ! Glory ! ! March 14 — Annual advisor saves Staff from afternoon classes. March 17 — Mr. Nixon is graciously received by his public. Oh, these handsome men! March 22 — Cotillion Frolic planned for April 7th. March 30 — Annual Staff works far into the night. PlTT goes to press. US —Pitt Staff. ADVERTISEMENTS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS DANVILLE, VA J. HITCHCOCK STUDIOS PRINTER J. P. BELL COMPANY, INC LYNCHBURG. VIRGINIA When in Danville 1 CHATHAM CLEANERS Patronize PATTERSON ' S Danville ' s and Pittsylvania ' s Original Cut Rate Extends to the Faculty and DRUG STORE Student Body 20 Years of Savings on Drugs BEST WISHES PATTERSON DRUG CO. For a Pleasant Vacation Masonic Temple Danville - Virginia WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS 1919 - - 1939 CHATHAM, VIRGINIA HODNETT SPEER CO., INC. JEWELERS and SILVERSMITHS REPAIRING A SPECIALTY CT ' +O 440 MAIN STREET DANVILLE VIRGINIA PHILLIPS PURITY — ACCURACY SECRETARIAL COLLEGE CHATHAM PHARMACY ACCREDITED BUSINESS EDUCATION WHERE QUALITY COUNTS FREE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE DIAL 2211 Call or Write for Information Lynchburg, Virginia We Specialize in Lunches Postal Telegraph T. F. MOTLEY W. H. WHITEHEAD DEALER IN b BRO. HORSES — MULES AND FEED STUFFS Everything for Everybody Chatham, Va. 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FAISON LIVERY, SALES AND EXCHANGE STABLES Dealer in COAL AND WOOD OLIVER EMERSON GROCERIES and MEATS VEGETABLES and FRUITS Compliments of CHATHAM MOTOR CO. WE DELIVER DIAL 421 1 Chatham, Virginia Chatham, Virginia 50 Years of Continuous Service OVERBEY ' S HARDWARE DIAL 3511 J. T. TOWNES PRINTING CO. PAPER RULERS OFFICE SUPPLIES BOOKBINDERS AND EQUIPMENT PRINTERS Chatham, Virginia So. Union St. Danville, Va. Compliments of Compliments of R. B. RODGERS CLEANERS — DYERS G. S. K. and RESTAURANT SUNSHINE LAUNDRY Danville, Virginia DANVILLE, VA Compliments of BROWN JEWELRY CO. SEARS ROEBUCK Manufacturing and Dispensing COMPANY OPTICIANS Mam Street DANVILLE, VA Danville, Virginia TATE THOMAS CO. Compliments of Incorporated Danville, Va. PEOPLES AUTO SUPPLY WHOLESALE GROCERS EVERYTHING Distributors for FOR YOUR CAR DEL MONTE FRUITS POCAHONTAS VEGETABLES 552 Main St. Phone 455 Danville, Virginia Compliments of THOMPSON ' S HABERDASHERY WHITEHEAD ' S PHARMACY OUTFITTERS FOR CHATHAM, VA. 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