Pittsylvania High School - Pitt Yearbook (Chatham, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1940 volume:

For Reference NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THIS ROOM 19 4 0 PITT pTTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY COPYRIGHT JACK BRUCE Editor HENRY CARTER Business Manager MRS. STUART A. MOSELEY Advisor • • • • 1940 • • • • Annual Publication of the Senior Class PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL CHATHAM, VIRGINIA 3 P c CONTENTS BOOK ONE CLASSES BOOK TWO ACTIVITIES BOOK THREE ATHLETICS -OOK FOUR FEATURES FOREWORD HERE IS our book — enjoy it. We have tried to present to you a true picture of life in our school — the activities, classes, humor, the human side. The PlTT has been built with the courage and faith of the students and faculty. It has been work — and any pro- duct of work should be enjoyed. 9957 DEDICATION BECAUSE of her broad sympathies, noble ideals, admirable example, and untiring efforts in helping others, we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty, dedicate our year book to our beloved teacher MISS MARY VIRGINIA GILLAM FACULTY Andrew M. Bruce, Principal A. B„ Emory and Henry, V. P. I., Johns Hopkins, University Virginia George B. Carter, Science B. S„ University of Virginia Miss Frances Edwards, Library B. S., Farmville S. T. C.; Peabody College Miss Margaret Emerick, Commercial B. S„ Mary Washington College Miss Mary Virginia Gillam Latin and English A. B., Randolph-Macon Miss Ruby C. Jones, French and English A. B., William and Mary Henry E. Kolbe Bible and Social Science A. B„ Duke University Mrs. Stuart A. Moseley Home Economics B. S., Madison College Mrs. Earnest D. Overbey Mathematics A. B„ William and Mary Mrs. Hunt M. Whitehead English and Social Science A. B., Concord College; University of West Virginia Mrs. James T. Wilson Social Science B. S., Madison College (Aoi in Picture ) Mrs. S. T. Godbey Willie Russell Callahan, Mathematics English , Social Science B. S., and M. S., V. P. I., University A. B„ Randolph-Macon Woman s College of N. C., University of V irginia CLASSES THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS CLYDE EAST President JACK BRUCE Vice-President MARY JO ANDERSON Secretary-Treasurer MRS. STUART A. MOSELEY Sponsor 8 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Clyde East . ■ President Jack Bruce Vice-President Mary Jo Anderson Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Stuart A. Moseley.... Sponsor MOTTO “Effort Brings Success” Colors Flower Silver and Wine Red Rose “RAINY DAY” “The day is cold, and dark, and dreary; It rams, and the wind is never weary; The vine still clings to the moldering wall. But at every gust the dead leaves fall. And the day is dark and dreary. My life is cold, and dark, and dreary; It rains, and the wind is never weary; My thoughts still cling to the moldering past. But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast. And the days are dark and dreary. Be still, sad heart! and cease repining; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; Thy fate is the common fate of all: Into each life some rain must fall; Some days must be dark and dreary.” —Longfellow 9 THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY Lois Adams ‘‘Regal in bearing, and friendly in manner” Lois Anne Amos ‘‘Bubbling over with gaiety, and possessing a dry wit to the delight of those about her” Eva Mildred Anderson “Humble because of knowledge and mighty because of sacrifice” Ike Lindlow Anderson “I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul” Mary Jo Anderson “In life or in the schoolroom she has a goal and does not fail to make it” Jack Peery Bruce “Wiser far than human seer” Henry Eugene Carter “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse” Flora Elmo Cundiff “Once you leap over that reserve of manner, true values a-plenty you will find” 10 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL Nancye Jane Davis “Modest, tranquil, self-sufficient, the bright side ever uppermost” Kelly Edward Earles “The great end of life is not know- ledge, but action” Elizabeth Easley “Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit” Juanita Easley “She will walk with you and talk and laugh with you joyously, or talk with you earnestly” Clyde East “He has an oar in every man’s boat and a finger in every pie” Rachel Edwards “Taking responsibility in a quiet thoughtful manner” Haile Lanier Gatewood “He will meet success unexpected in common hours” Bertha Lou Dodd “Gentle and modest as a flower” THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY Vernon Geyer “His faithful dogs shall bear him company” Melvin Luther Giles “He may stalk, a silhouette sublime, across canvas of time” Margaret Augusta Giles “Happy is the girl who wins her friendship” Myrtle DeMott Giles “In books, or words, or heathful play, always excelling” Coleman Hall “Thoughts are mightier than strength of hand” William David Hill, Jr. “I’d rather be handsome than homely” Georgia Louise Jefferson “How sweet and fair she seems to be” Hazel Dean Johnson “Still and quiet, but deeper than you think” 12 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL Raymond Mumpford Johnson “Weakness is not in your heart” Asa Thomas Jones “J he word for me is joy, just simple joy” Lillian Alice Moses “Quick overflowing conversation prompted by a desire for knowledge” Elise Rebecca Motley “She walks in beauty, true to all ideals” Frank Levi Motley “An honest man’s word is as good as his bond” Patsy Anne Overbey “Fun loving, courting lessons, eyes twinkling at some secret” Sally Watson Overbey “Never ceasing activity, lovely, too, in appearance and nature.” Agnes Elaine Ragsdale “Steadfast, loyal, laughing at and with you” 13 THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY Virginia Minnie Scruggs “Heart on her lips and soul within her eyes” Hunter Vaughn Simpson “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be” Lawrence Kenneth Shelton “Just at the age twixt boy and youth, when thought is speech, and speech is truth” Mary Frances Sours “Sedate and quiet, pursuing knowl- edge in a graceful fashion” Norma Jane Thomas “Alive blue eyes, eloquently speak- ing of a friendly interest in every- thing” Vivian Pearl Walker “She takes pleasure in overcoming difficulties” Erma Yeatts “For solitude sometimes is best society” 14 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS HISTORY Four years have passed since we came, a group of timid freshmen, 62 in num- ber to Pittsylvania High School. From the time we first scurried dazedly through these halls to this moment, there is not one fraction of a second we now regret. Our class, indeed, has much of which to be proud. It has contributed to the fields of sport, scholarship, and social activities. During our freshman year we took a hike to Clearwater Lake, in order to give our own version of “1 he Lady of the Lake.’’ That same year, we went through the printing plant of the Danville “Bee” and “Register” where we learn- ed something about the process of printing a newspaper. Another hike was taken to the Experiment Station to see how tobacco ought to be grown. Our sophomore year brought a tightening of the bonds that bind us to our Alma Mater. That year many of our class members took part in the operetta, “Singer of Naples,” which was directed by Mrs. Jesse Patterson Read. Our class was well represented in the Chatham Glee Club which sang at the State Music Con ention in Richmond, and broadcast over station WRVA. In the spring we had a delightful picnic at Green Rock. The Junior year brought more glory to our class. Raymond Johnson and Kelly Earles became outstanding members of the boy’s athletic teams, while Rachel Edwards, Myrtle Giles, Lois Amos, and Vivian Roach won places on the girls’ teams. A delightful picnic was given by the Juniors at a local lake. The Home Economic girls entertained Governor James H. Price, which was the out- standing social event of the year. A most successful operetta, “The Mikado,” vVas given during the year, under the direction of Miss Alice Shepherd. Now, the climax, the crowning glory! We reached the status of dignified Seniors. We selected our class officers, with Clyde East as President; bal ' oted for the annual staff, headed by Jack Bruce; and chose our now proud possessions, the class ring. Melvin Giles and Juanita Easley represented our class in the Stu- dent Council. Our school paper, the Primer was organized a: d under the able leadership of Clyde East, its editor, has become one of the most important student activities. We have tried to contribute our part to the extra-curricular activities, and we sincerely hope that when we leave this school for the last time as an organized body that we will have done our bit to impart something lasting and constructive to the foundation of our fast progressing Alma Mater. The Class of 40 marches on! 15 Mary Jo Anderson. THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY POST GRADUATES Emma Jane Allen Nathan Casey Leila Easley Janie Earles Ethel Edwards Mary Elizabeth Giles Doug Hedrick Marie Hunt Carlton Moore Alma Newbury Lee Paul C. J. Ragsdale Madeline Shelton Janice Spencer Mary Laura Scruggs Patsy Williams 16 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL WHO ' S WHO 17 THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT W E ’ the Class of ’40 of P. H. S., knowing the time is nigh when we must de- part from this great institution of learning to take part in making the world go round, now being in a sound state of mind and general good health, do here- by make our last will and testament. Article 1 . Lois Adams her beauty and charms to Connie Gregory. Article 2. Lois Amos her version of “How to Win Friends and Influence Peo- ple” to Louise Nuckols. Article 3. Ike Anderson his liking for special privileges to Elizabeth Sours. Article 4. Mildred Anderson bestows her sunny smile upon Mrs. Wilson. Article 5. Mary Jo Anderson leaves her way of understanding jokes to Bruce Staton. Article 6. Jack Bruce his position on the Primer staff to anyone desiring to get out of classes. Article 7. Henry Carter leaves a stable of ponies for next year’s Equestrian Club. Article 8. Flora Cundiff her sincerity to Lois Bennett. Article 9. Nancye Davis w ' llls her determination to Haywood Crider. Article 10. Bertha Dodd her reticence to Mary Cabelle Overbey. Article 1 1 . Kelly Earles just leaves and is glad to get out. Article 12. Clyde East his copy of “ The City Editor ' ' to the next Primer editor. Article 1 3. Elizabeth Easley her amazing sense of humor to Car! Johnson. Article 14. Juanita Easley leaves “Jumpin’ Jive” to the Junior Class. Article 15. Rachel Edwards leaves nothing, she’s taking everything to Puerto Rico. Article 16. Virginia Ellerson, her charm and poise to Helen Mundy. Article 1 7. Haile Gatewood, his Chevrolet for next season’s Basketball trips. Article 18. Vernon Geyer, his love for hunting to John McLaughlin. Article 19. Melvin Giles, his ability to argue to Whimpy” Haskins. 18 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL Article 20. Myrtle Giles isn’t leaving, she’s coming back to be with Cecil. Article 21. Margaret Giles, her solitary moods to James Easley. Article 22. Coleman Hall, a volume of Shakespearian book reports to Miss Gillam. Article 23. David Hill, his good looks and large wardrobe to Tyrone Power and “Playboy” Mathlery. Article 24. Raymond Johnson, his “classy” basketball style to “Beady” Motley. Article 25. Hazel Johnson, her basketball suit to Virginia Sours. Article 26. Asa Jones, his knowledge of electromagnets to Mr. Carter. Article 21 . Georgia Jefferson, her flirting technique to Sarah Adams. Article 28. Lillian Moses, her profound knowledge of the natural sciences to any other poor sucker. Article 29. Elise Motley, her petit manner to Rebecca Edwards. Article 30. Frank Motley, a copy of a critical and analytical study of the im- plied fourth dimensional vectors of the quantum theory to Mrs. Overbey. Article 31. Sally W. Overbey, her natural curls to anyone who will keep them in out of the rain. Article 32. Patsy Anne Overbey, her neatness in appearance to Bennett Walker. Article 33. Agnes Ragsdale and Norma Thomas, their success with “Cadets” to Mary Charles Meadows. Article 34. Lawrence Shelton, his red jacket to the next basketball manager. Article 35. Mary Frances Sours, her intellect and ability to Ansel Mitchell with hopes he can use it. Article 36. Hunter Simpson, her studied diffidence to Helen Pickrel Article 37. Virginia Scruggs, her love to P. H. S. Article 38. Vivian Walker, her interest in sailors to Marjie Lee Anderson. Article 39. Erma Yeatts, her ever good mood to Billy Davis. Article 40. All the students of the senior class leave their love and everlasting gratitude to all of the faculty for their kind guidance through the past four years. — Asa T. Jones THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY PROPHECY Chatham, Virginia May 31, 1930 Dear Patsy Anne : — Do you remember May 31, 1 940, when we were wondering what our class- mates would be doing in 1950? I promised myself that I would find out in 1950 and tell you. During the past week, I have been tracing our classmates — I had great success in finding them and you will be happy to know that they are all very prosperous. Do you enjoy living in Connecticut? I see that you have achieved your high school ambition of not marrying a Southerner. ' ' l ou probably know that Lois Amos and Te Overbey are managering the Sport Shop in Chatham — business seems to be good. Henry Carter and his wife, who was formerly Elise Motley, are running a dude ranch in Arizona. It is a very exclusive place, because all the movie stars are going there to rest between pictures. Do you read Vernon Geyer’s cartoons which every Sunday appear in Jack Bruce’s world-renowned newspaper. The Morning Sun? Coleman Hall and his wife, Nancye Jane Davis, are living happily in Africa as missionaries. Lillian Alice is still trying to find out which is right — she or the world. David Hill is a lawyer — his brilliant speeches are winning case by case. Have you read the latest best-seller, “Come with the Sun,’ by Mary Frances Sours? We knew she would be successful. Asa Jones has retired. He married a millionairess and she died. Hazel Johnson is very happy. She is a telephone operator. Did you know that Ike Anderson is running the largest fertilizer plant in the south? His new brand of fertilizer smells like gardenias. The garden clubs of America say that it is the most useful invention of the year. Mary Jo and her husband are now taking their annual tour of the world. She says she can’t decide where she wants to live. Aren’t you glad that Clyde East is governor of Virginia? I heard that his wife, Lois Adams, is the ‘power behind the throne.’ 20 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL Georgia Jefferson is in the movies. Her innocent expression has the theatre- goers speechless. You probably know that both Hunter Simpson and Norma Thomas are famous in the musical world. They are now making a personal apppearance tour of England. Elizabeth Easley and Mildred Anderson are both married. Remember, I always told you that they were the domestic type. It seems that Myrtle Giles’ experience on the high school basketball team has helped her. She’s a physical education instructor at Sweet Briar. Vivian Walker is her able assistant. Lawrence Shelton is resting — why should he worry? He has a hard-working wife. Bertha Dodd and Margaret Giles are efficient stenographers. Rachel Edwards, her husband, and their children, are reclining on the beaches of Puerto Rica. Flora Cundiff and Agnes Ragsdale are co-owners of the new Dry Fork community hospital. Virginia Scruggs and Erma Yeatts are running Chatham’s “Modern Scientific Dairy.” Haile Gatewood is their adviser. Frank Motley and his wife, Virginia Ellerson, are f arming in South Caro- lina. I suppose you know that Melvin Giles is a movie director. After seeing Hedy LeMarr the third time he had to go to Hollywood. Raymond Johnson is coach of the Duke basketball team. They seem to be winning under his direction. Last, but not least, Kelly Earles is the toast of Broadway. His brilliant com- edy rolls them into the aisles. If you know what some of our other school-friends are doing, write and tell me. All my love, Jaunita Easeley. P. S. What am I doing? P. P. S. Resting — and incidentally. I’m not as absent-minded as I used to be. 21 THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY JUNIOR CLASS Lloyd Craddock OFFICERS Willie F. Davis President Secretary-Treasurer Helen Mundy Mr. G. B. Carter Vice-President Sponsor Motto What We Are To Be, We Are Now Becoming” Flower: Lily of the Valley Colors: Green and White MEMBERS Hazel Amos Clifford Geyer Annie Laura Mundy Clara Anderson Annie Giles Charles Mundy Doris Atkinson Haynesworth Giles Helen Mundy Elsie Barley Connie Gregory Buddy Overbey Lois Bennett Lawson Hedrick Alice Payne Lloyd Craddock Theo Hedrick Henry Redd Haywood Crider Esther Hubbard Dorothy Riddle Bertha Dalton Mary McLaughlin Marvin Scruggs Billy Davis Elmer Mathlery Etta Self Boots Eanes Noel Mathlery Virginia Shelhorse Helen Earles Mary Charles Meadows G. W. Shelton James Easley Paige Moore Roxie Shorter Otha East Phyllis Moore Vernon Simpson Sam East Mary Astor Motley Elizabeth Sours Durelle Edwards Mildred Garrison Cecil Moschler Sam Taylor Marguerite Thomas PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE CLASS Beverly Evans President Edna Marilla Vice-President OFFICERS Marjie Lee Anderson Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. James T. Wilson and Miss Ruby C. Jones Sponsors Motto Good, better, best ; never let it rest ’til the good is better and the better best Flower: Gardenia Colors: Blue and Gold MEMBERS Sarah Adams Irene Adkins Clyde Allen Marjie Lee Anderson Pat Anderson Dorothy Blanks James Blanks Hilda Boswell Wynona Brown Blanche Carter Mabel Dalton Kathleen Eaton Catherine East Margaret Easley Margie Easley Rebecca Edwards Van Elliot Beverley Evans Inez Gatewood Eunice Geyer Neal Gibson Jack Green Nathan Harris Bernard Hedrick Winifred Haskins Carl Johnson Cynthia Johnson Ethel Johnson John McLaughlin Edna Marilla Polly Moore Lillie Mae Morrison Joe Moschler Mary Murphy Margaret Myers Ma ry Necolon Louise Nuckols Virginia Osborne Thelma Owen Helen Pickeral Katherine Sours Mary Nannie Sours Virginia Sours Bruce Staton Douglas Taylor Bennett Walker Thomas Williams 23 THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY FRESHMAN CLASS Milton Tredway President Mary Gus Giles Vice-President Flower: Violet OFFICERS Mary Cabelle Overbey Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Earnest D. Ov erbey Sponsor Motto: At the foothills, climbing Colors: Lavender and Cream MEMBERS Ora Adkins Norma Evans F. H. McCain Arthur Owen R. E. Anderson John Forney James McGhee Bernard Parker Calvin Barbour Naree George Edith Mathlery Arlene Powell Ann Gray Bell Beatrice Geyer Esther Mathlery Cora Redd Dora Betterton Frances Giles Mary Mathlery Perry Riddle Julian Boswell Larry Giles Ansel Mitchell Clyde Scruggs Margaret Brown Mary Gus Giles Imogene Moore Virgil Scruggs Coleman Bryant Maynard Giles A. B. Motley Mattie Shelton Billy Clark Sterling Goad Frances Motley Virginia Shelton Peggy Cole Calvin Green Fuller Motley Martha Sours Molly Compton Harry Hedrick Shirley Motley Beulah Taylor Lois Crews Richard Hill V. V. Motley William Douglas Thomas Virginia Crider Lloyd Hubbard Jane Murphy Stella Towler Mary Frances Crocker Rebecca Jefferson Dan Norman Milton Tredway Virginia Earles Ruth Jones Geraldine Nuckols Lawrence Walker S. P. Easley Esther Keen Mandy Oaks Jack Wickre Erma Elliott Glenwood Kelly Mary Cabelle Overbey Dorothy Worsham 24 ACTIVITIES THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Cecil Moschler Jack Bruce Ethel Edwards Nathan Casey Mr. A. M. Bruce President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Advisor CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Seniors Juanita Easley Melvin Giles Juniors Mildred Garrison Page Moore Sophomores Eunice Geyer Bruce Staton Post Graduates Freshmen Norma Evans Fuller Motley 26 Leila Easley Lee Paul PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Finance Religious Life School Relationship Social Life School Supplies First Aid Publicity School Ground School Building School Spirit Cecil Moschler Mary E. Giles Rachel Edwards Mary Jo Anderson Raymond Johnson Billy Davis Clyde East Henry Carter Lois Bennett Marjie Lee Anderson THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY PITT STAFF Jack Bruce Henry Carter Rachel Edwards... Sally W. Overbey Lois Amos Mrs. Stuart A. Moseley Editor Business Manager Advertising Editor Assistant Advertising Editor Assistant Advertising E.ditor Advisor 28 ■■i PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL LUCKY 13 Boots Eanes President OFFICERS Eunice Geyer Secretary Connie Gregory Vice-President Mildred Garrison T reasurer Motto: “We Satisfy” Colors: Black and White Lois Anne Amos Lois Bennett Juanita Easley Rachel Edwards Mary McLaughin MEMBERS Mary Cabell Overbey Patsy Anne Overbey Sally Watson Overbey Laura Scruggs Virginia Sours 29 THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY COTILLION CLUB OFFICERS Mary Jo Anderson Sally W. Overbey President Secretary- T reasurer MEMBERS Lois Adams Connie Gregory Emma Jane Allen David Hill Lois Amos Raymond Johnson Mary Jo Anderson Asa Jones Lois Bennett Mary McLaughlin Jack Bruce Noel Mathlery Nathan Casey Mary C. Meadows Billy Davis Lillian A. Moses Willie F. Davis Elise Motley “Bools” Eanes Buddy Overbey Kelly Earles Patsy A. Overbey Janie Earles Sally W. Overbey Juanita Easley Lee Paul, Jr. Clyde East Agnes Ragsdale Rachel Edwards C. J. Ragsdale Mildred Garrison Henry Redd Laura Scruggs ’• 30 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HOME ECONOMICS CLUB OFFICERS Bertha Dalton Mary F. Sours President Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Stuart A. Moseley Sponsor Motto: “It takes a heap of living to make a house a home” Lois Adams Mary Jo Anderson Mildred Anderson Clara Anderson Hazel Amos Lois Amos Doris Atkinson Lois Bennett Flora Cundiff Bertha Dalton Nancy Davis Helen Earles MEMBERS Juanita Easley Elizabeth Easley Rachel Edwards Durell Edwards Margret Giles Annie Giles Connie Gregory Ester Hubbard Hazel Johnson Mary Charles Meadows Lillian Moses Phylis Moore Elise Motley Mary Murphy Patsy Ann Overbey Sally Watson Overbey Alice Payne Virginia Shelhorse Virginia Scruggs Mary Frances Sours Margie Thomas Vivian Walker Irma Yeatts 31 THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY FRESHMAN HOME ECONOMICS CLUB OFFICERS Ethel Johnson Etta Self President Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Stuart A. Moseley Sponsor Motto: “The home is where the heart lies” Sarah Adams MEMBERS Margaret Easley Lillie Mae Morrison Irene Adkins Boots Eanes Mary Motley Elsie Barley Catherine East Louise Nuckols Hilda Boswell Inez Gatewood Mary Necolar Dorothy Blanks Cynthia Johnson Thelma Owen Wynonia Brown Ethel Johnson Roxie Shorter Mable Dalton Margaret Myers Etta Self Kathleen Eaton Katherine Sours Margie Easley Virginia Sours 32 PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB Sponsor , Miss Alice Shepherd Lois Adams Sarah Adams Marjie Lee Anderson Pat Anderson Jack Bruce Blanche Carter Nathan Casey Nancye Davis Willie Frances Davis James Easley Inez Gatewood Eunice Geyer Ethel Johnson Noel Matherly Lillian Alice Moses Elise Motley Mary Motley Charles Mundy Helen Mundy Mary Cabelle Overbey Thelma Owen Agnes Ragsdale Cora Redd Etta Self Laura Scruggs Elizabeth Sours Norma Thomas Ethel Edwards Naree George Lee Paul Buddy Overbey C. J. Ragsdale 33 THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY Clyde East Nathan Casey. Bill Davis Jack Bruce ) Lee Paul ' Vernon Geyer PRIMER STAFF ¥ ..Editor Associate Editor Business Manager Composing Editors ..Sports Editor Marjie L. Anderson Reporter Mus Gillam I Faculty Advisors Miss Emerick Not In Picture Lelia Easley Cabelle Overbey 34 Laura Scruggs Agnes Ragsdale ATHLETICS THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY BOYS 7 BASKETBALL TEAMS First Team: Raymond Johnson Co-Captain Kelly Earles Co-Captain Jack Bruce Cecil Moschler Charles Mundy Mr. G. B. Carter, Coach Second Team: Clifford Geyer Manager Haywood Cride: James Easley Carl Johnson Frank Motley Henry Redd Lawrence Shelton C. J. Ragsdale PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ' BASKETBALL Coach: Miss Frances Edwards Captain: Rachel Edwards Manager: EUNICE Geyer Sarah Adams Lois Amos Ethel Edwards Rebecca Edwards Irma Elliot M yrtle Giles Cynthia Johnson Ethel Johnson Laura Scruggs Hazel Johnson Ruth Jones Edna Marilla Polly Moore Geraldine Nuckles Helen Pickrel Cora Reed Virginia Shelhorse 37 THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY BASEBALL h: Mr. A. M. Bruce Captain: VERNON GEYER Manager: Clifford Geyer Ike Anderson Carl Johnson Haywood Crider James McGhee Billy Davis Page Moore Kelly Earles Cecil Moschler James Easley Charles Mundy Clifford Geyer Henry Redd Vernon Geyer Bruce Staton Neal Gibson Lawrence Shelton Haynesworth Giles Vernon Simpson David Hill Sam Taylor Raymond Johnson Bennett Walker 38 FEATURES THE PITT OF NINETEEN FORTY SNAPS PITTSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL SNAPS WHEN IN DANVILLE Patronize Patterson ' s Danville ' s and Pittsylvania ' s Original Cut-Rate DRUG STORE 21 Years of Savings on Drugs PATTERSON DRUG CO. Masonic Temple DANVILLE VIRGINIA GOWNS . . . WRAPS . . . COATS . . . FURS . . . MILLINERY . . . 410 MAIN STREET 1919 . 1940 DANVILLE, VIRGINIA HODNETT SPEER CO., INC. JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS REPAIRING A SPECIALTY 440 MAIN STREET DANVILLE, VIRGINIA CHATHAM, VIRGINIA REMEMBER: YOU ALWAYS SAVE AT LEGGETT ' S BELK LEGGETT CO. DANVILLE, VA. HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMY Preparation for Christian leader- ship in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Excellent educa- tional facilities at reasonable $590 rate. Accredited. Competent in- structors. Personal attention. Busi- ness courses. All sports. Gymn, pool, golf course. Junior school. CATALOG COL A H CAMDEN, President BOX — CHATHAM, VA Compliments of R. B. RODGERS CLEANERS— DYERS and SUNSHINE LAUNDRY Danville, Virginia THOMPSON ' S WHITEHEAD CO., Inc. OUTFITTERS FOR MEN CHATHAM, VIRGINIA AND BOYS Where Style Hits Chatham First EVERYTHING FOR THE CHATHAM, VIRGINIA FARM TUNE SERVICE STATION LAW BROS. KECK, Inc. One Stop Station OWNER OF ATLANTIC GAS AND OIL CHATHAM MILLING CO CUSTOM AND MILLING DIAL 3831 CHATHAM, VIRGINIA v Dial 2521 Chatham, Va. CHAS M BRADLEY, Prop PUNCTURE SERVICE, PHONE 1908 DANVILLE HARRIS AUTO SUPPLY VULCANIZING CO. CHATHAM, VIRGINIA Washing, Polishing, Greasing Vulcanizing — Retreading and Recapping EVERYTHING FOR THE CAR LOYAL STREET DANVILLE, VA This Season and Every Season STYLISH CLOTHES FOR THE Compliments of YOUNG MAN SEARS-ROEBUCK SATER ' S COMPANY Smart Clothes Shop DANVILLE, VIRGINIA DANVILLE, VIRGINIA BROWN JEWELRY CO. COMPLIMENTS OF DIAMONDS— PEARLS SILVERWARE G. S. K. Manufacturing and Dispensing RESTAURANT OPTICIANS DANVILLE, VIRGINIA MAIN STREET DANVILLE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF WHITEHEAD ' S COMPLIMENTS OF PHARMACY CHATHAM, VIRGINIA V. 0. MUNDY AND WHITEHEAD ' S CHATHAM, VIRGINIA PHARMACY GRETNA, VIRGINIA ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP JACK POOLE KING OF SHOEMAKERS DIAL 2131 CHATHAM, VIRGINIA Congratulations to The Sweet Girl Graduate GURDINE b GENEVA The Shop of Lovely Things 548 Mam Street Phone 641 Danville, Virginia ALWAYS SHOP AT H. P. GREEN SHOE CO. SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY A HOME OWNED STORE DANVILLE, VIRGINIA The Best Used Cars Are Traded in on New Buicks WYATT BUICK SALES COMPANY SALESROOM Corner Patton and Ridge Streets Phone 205 DANVILLE, VIRGINIA Let SCHEWEL ' S Feather Your Nest-with a little down SCHEWEL FURNITURE COMPANY 225 Main St Danville, Va. Younger Crowd FASHIONS LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA CONGRATULATIONS To the Senior Class of 1940, and Best Wishes to the Faculty and Staff — for a Pleasant Vacation CHATHAM CLEANERS DIAL 2021 You Can Always Save Money Here The Store of Values Snqderlffcnaan i 1 1,1 i—r Lynchburg, Virginia TO THE GRADUATES . . . 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GANNAWAY DANVILLE DAIRY b COMPANY, Inc. PRODUCTS HARDWARE 1018 MAIN STREET DANVILLE, VIRGINIA LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA BURNETTS SHELL SERVICE STATION FIRESTONE TIRES, TUBES AND AUTO SUPPLIES EXPERT WASHING, POLISHING, GREASING GASOLINE AND KEROSENE ALL KINDS OF LUBRICANTS DIAL 4961 MAIN STREET LUNCH HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, SANDWICHES SHORT ORDERS, ALL KINDS OF SOUPS Home Made Pies and Ice Cream H T. BURNETT DIAL 2701 J. M. BURNETT BEST WISHES OF THE PENDER FOOD STORE CHATHAM, VIRGINIA FOR BETTER PRODUCTS AND SERVICE Buy at CHATHAM ESSO STATION EXPERT LUBRICATION Atlas Tires, Tubes and Batteries Cars Called for and Delivered DIAL 2111 CHATHAM, VIRGINIA BENNETT MOTOR CO. SALES SERVICE CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH BETTER USED CARS SALES AND SERVICE GULF IT ' S FORD FOR FORTY Phone 391 1 GRUBB b TERRY, Inc. Call For and Delivery Service CHATHAM, VIRGINIA CHATHAM, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF SEE W. 1. GREEN FOR Armors Fertilizer . . . Seeds of all CHATHAM SPORT Kinds . . . Frick Farm Machinery and Saw Mills SHOPPE CHATHAM, VIRGINIA CITY HALL CAFE W. E. GARDNER Dealer in A GOOD PLACE TO EAT ALL KINDS LIVE STOCK Union Street CHATHAM, VIRGINIA Danville, Virginia NORTON, FLORIST SEE PONTIAC ' S THREE MODELS CORSAGES THIS YEAR FLOWERS, PLANTS, BULBS QUALITY SIX DELUXE SIX DELUXE EIGHT Funeral Wor k a Specialty DAN VALLEY MOTOR 819 STOKES STREET COMPANY, Inc. Phone 3716 DANVILLE, VA Pontiac Sales and Service Danville, Va Chatham, Va j 51 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS CHATHAM FURNITURE SERVICE UNDERTAKING CO. OVERBEY ' S HARDWARE D A JEFFERSON, Prop. EVERYTHING FOR FURNISHING DIAL 3511 THE HOME Chatham Virginia Dial 3621 Chatham, Va. GALVESTON MILLS OLIVER EMERSON Merchant Millers Groceries and Meats For Dairy . G M. FEEDS . . . For Poultry Vegetables and Fruits WE DELIVER DIAL 4211 Gretna Virginia Chatham, Virginia FASHION SHOPPE DRESSES HOSIERY C-+-J ACCESSORIES CHATHAM ' S LEADING COMPLIMENTS LADIES ' SHOP OF MITCHELL ' S FIVE-TEN TO $1 STORES A FRIEND Just to wish you happiness, Just to hope you ' ll find All the years ahead of you The very nicest kind. E. S. REID b CO., Inc. FRANK MARSHALL, Mgr. General Insurance BOOTH WHITE SPORT SHOP It is better to have insurance and not need it than to need it and not have it Danville, Virginia ALONZO COLEMAN Fresh Meats of All Kinds CONNOR AND SOURS Fish and Oysters in Season GARAGE DIAL 3611 CHATHAM, VA. HENRI ' S BEAUTY SHOP RAN V. OVERBEY OVER PENDER ' S STORE WE AIM TO PLEASE DRY AGRICULTURE LIME, CRUSHED STONE AND COAL D ial 3831 Phones: Residence 3491, Office 351 1 FRESHEN UP Use MOORE Paint MUNDY ' S HARDWARE Portable Typewriters Adding Machines WOODSTOCK TYPEWRITER CO. 200 Waston Street DANVILLE, VA. STUART A. MOSLEY Phone 1 552 WHITEHEAD BROS. FEED, SALE and EXCHANGE STABLES COAL— WOOD— BRICK AND SAND Compliments of DANVILLE S LEADING JEWELERS DIAMONDS — WATCHES SILVERWARE RADIOS— LUGGAGE COMPLETE OPTICAL DEPARTMENT DANVILLE - VIRGINIA PRESCOTT ' S DRY CLEANERS 398 N. Mam St. Danville, Va Phone 642-2437 AGRICO THE NATION ' S LEADING FERTILIZER THE DANVILLE WAREHOUSE COMPANY I NCORPORATED WELCOME TOBACCO GROWERS TO PATRONIZE BANNER WAREHOUSE M 0. Nelson, M 0 Nelson, Jr., Mgrs. PLANTERS WAREHOUSE George Myers, W. C King, Mgrs FARMERS WAREHOUSE M W Siddle, W. C Warren, Mgrs. HOLLAND WAREHOUSE George Motley, I. H McDowedd, Mgrs. UNION WAREHOUSE Blair Motley, L H Motley, Mgrs. CENTRAL WAREHOUSE M W. Siddle, W. C Warren, George Myers and W. C King, Mgrs. All Six Warehouses Fully Equipped With Modern Lighting Highest Dollar for Every Sale DANVILLE WAREHOUSE COMPANY, Inc. W. W. WILLIAMSON, Treasurer R L. STEMBRIDGE, Secretary-Treasurer OUR FRIENDS J ' 4 Y r UdUc d ‘ Sc - CL qf. J V o r ' £? XJ i (K is LOjMl i. 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