Riverton High School - Memories Yearbook (Huntsville, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1947 volume:

aslaESiifo; MRS. W. T. FRAME Due to her untiring efforts in our behalf, her sympathetic under- standing of our problems and her tolerance of our imperfections, we the class of 1946-47, do respectfully dedicate this Annual. ANNUAL STAFF James Blackburn Editor-in-Chief Ass’t. Editor-in-Chief Elna Frame Edward Wallace Business Manager Dan Nevete Ass’t. Business Manager Helen Morris Advertising Manager Ass’t. Advertising Manager Frances Fears Ruth Gibson Prophet Robert Hughes Who’s Who Loura McCormick Senior Class History Jerone Fogg Athletics Elna Frame Commercial Department Marvin Carter Sr. I Class History Frank Riddick Sr. II Class History Jewel Key Elementary and Jr. High History Nell McBride F.H.A, Vernon Green F.F.A Christine Shelton Jr. Red Cross ,Vft ■ r ' r. - O O 1 MRS. H. B. LAWLER Mathematics J. D. WIGLEY Agriculture A. S. SIMMS Principal MRS. J. D. WIGLEY Home Economics MRS. W. T. FRAME Senior English and Commercial E. E. MURPHREE Science Mrs. Hammond Carpenter Junior High English MISS AULINE POWER Social Studies Mrs. Clara Sanderson Piano JAMES BLACKBURN The good things in life are meant to be enjoyed, so he will have his fun.” GENE BINGHAM V diller, a dollar, scholar.” a Crossroad’s MARVIN CARTER He was one of Riverton’s efficient bus drivers.” most BILLIE FEARS good dispsition is a gift of nature.” Her size is not judged by laugh.” JERONE FOGG Rather you’d say there he g than doesn’t he look natural. ELNA FRAME Work is work and must be done but while she works she will have her fun.” ' '.,£3 RUTH GIBSON What a miserable world! Trouble if you love and trouble if you don't VERNON GREEN To argue is the delight of my life. ROBERT HUGHES Silence is better than idle chat- ter. CALVIN KENNEDY True merit lies in being quiet. JEWEL KEY HELEN MORRIS If th re isn’t a way, she will find one.” NELL McBRIDE ‘To do the most with the effort. LOURA McCORMICK he’s our dancing baby; she’s got rhythm and we don’t mean maybe. St DAN NEVELS Always be a live wire, and you won't be stepped on.” CHRISTINE SHELTON never shrinks at the sight of RUTH SISCO She flashes a sparkling eye and twitters a merry giggle.” FRANK RIDDICK Without his voice, what will the quartet do?” EDWARD WALLACE If the elevator to success is not running, he’ll take the stairs.” ERNEST WILBOURN The teacher’s standby, never re- fusing them. JU--- SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the year of 1941 a happy and smiling group of girls and boys descended upon this ancient institution. With- out the calm and dignity that have always characterized their actions, they elected their officers, selected their class colors and their motto. The Senior Class of 1947 consists of 22 students, twelve boys and nine girls. Of this number, ten are original Riverton first graders, three from Hurricane, five from Pulaski Pike, one from Mississippi, one from Rison, one from Limrock and one from East Limestone. Our president of the Junior III class was Helen Mor- ris ; Senior I, Elna Frame; Senior II, Dan Nevels, and in our Senior year is James Blackburn. Seven of its boys have been outstanding in basketball, five of them starring on the A team, two on the B. The class has been active in all school activities, drives, programs, speaking contest, etc. One member of our class, Billie Don Hundley, died March 8th of injuries received in an automobile accident March 5th, 1947. We are especially proud of our activities as Seniors. With the proceeds from our Senior play and the profit from our annual we have purchased 21 Senior lockers, a set of Compton’s Encyclopedia and spent $250.00 re- modeling the stage. • . CLASS POEM Together we have stormed the years Have downed defeat and conquered fears; Together we have climbed the hill— With courage and hopes that linger stilL The boogie-woogie” boy is first on our roll ( With his splendid music, he thrills the soul, I Now Jimmy Blackburn is always the boss- When he’s gone, Riverton will suffer the loss. f Ur re's Shorty” Bingham, our tall, handsome man. See the girls swoon at his command. . In basketball we thought he was a wow. ' His dancing ability stops with a bow. ( ML Z. ' J Now Helen Morris is a wizard at typing But you never find her fussing or griping, She’s not the type that goes in foi4 swooning y r But you should see her when Ray starts crooning. At skating our Nell McBride is great With her no other one can rate But in class she’s always sleepy v , Or is she just dreaming of Tippy. . Jerone Fogg is the captain of our ball team In every sport he’s always on the beam He’s always around without any fear. Hey! Ball boys, what ya gonna do next year? ( Here's cute kid” Carter who’s very wise, He doesn’t mind speaking and at dancing he tries. At playing ball he’s Wigley’s man And eating chicken! Boy, he can! -f- Frances Fears is our cute little blonde. Of selling shoes she’s very fond She likes West Huntsville, that produced a great drummer But she doesn’t like brownettes worth a cucumber. Loura loves to eat and dance She may be dreaming, but not of romance, Wonder why she was so thrilled at the prom, She didn’t tell us, but we jveren’t dumb. Next on our roll is Beaver Green, Wherever there’s a ball game, he’ll be seen. In spite of conceit, he’s a jolly good boy, When he’s not arguing, he brings us joy. � There’s Elna Frame—Watch, her go. _________ -11 1____ -A '’ 7V A-sy YjjaJ 'r T - She’s the queen as we all know. She’s the queen and you can bet Her equal has never yet been met! CLASS POEM K«� r corny jokes Ruth Sisco is keen. Where there are boys, she’s always seen with dimpled cheeks and wavy hair . . hr and Ace make a wonderful pair ' v ■ r- Here's our little Red Head, the life of our class She never studies but has managed to pass Ruth Gibson, no one could forget. The wittiest girl you ever met Jewel Key is next in line. In her studies she wastes no time She's nood. polite, and always sweet Girl like this are hard to beat He's very nice and a great ball fan Kdward Wallace is our Chemist man IIts erades are tops and destination great We hope that—that will be his fate. Christine Shelton is next in line. Vow there's a girl who’s mighty fine, As for her success you need not worry She’ll be on top and in a hurry. r-; ✓i. Here’s Robert Hughes the green Hudson man In great need, he always lends a hand, At typing he’s always on the ball. Hut for the girls he’s hard to falL Galvin Kennedy is our musician boy. Around the girls he’s shy and coy. Don't let that worry you, after all He'll be a radio star by fall. f ■? U . 3 - + -• . Tomorrow is rich in promise Hut today’s legacy is fulfillment” 1 hat was our watchword through every day, And it shall be as we journey our way. ! .,n and Bubba, a distinguished pair, v,,ices like theirs are very rare. In the quartet you’ll hear them sing. I ..ilighter and fun they always bring. Hilly Fears is our dark, dream man, If you can’t pass your Physics, he can. He will be a professor on the road to success That’s because he always knows the best ■ Krnest Wilbourn is last but not least He’s a great gabber, you can bet But you have never seen him in trouble, yet He’s always around at your need And the teacher’s command he always heeds. kI' - • ■ Li v LV WILL ... F. gg ills his intellience to Barbara Williams. I •. fears wills her ability to skate sitting down to Joyce Moon. . Bingham wills his shortness and ability to milk cows to Bob- , U ' j ... Cil.son wills her love for “Green Merc” to Vivian Cope. ! auk Riddick wills his ability for wise-cracking to Ina Harris. .c .-n Morris wills her love for Wolves to Betty Sue Tipton. :r. a Green wills his ability for playing ball to Junior Rigsby. • in Nell McBride, Jack Carter receives her love for Physics. ! .a mi Carter wills his cuteness to Charles Jacks. (Bro-THER.) Irv .1 Key wills her sweet and quiet ways to Lillian McGehee. Mai... good use of them, Lillian.) B.-’L Fears wills Mitchell Stevenson his loud ways. (You are so ‘-s.e3.fu! and quiet, Mitchell). ‘ !oa(mc Shelton wills her ability to study to Dorothy Tippett. ■ i.... luck.) U t , rt Hughes wills his mannish ways to Billy Burdine. (Think 7 ••«■n.-ed them. Bill?) I. ora McCormick wills her weakness for blue Plymouth coupes to ■ h- -.iiedy. (Be careful.) 1 Novels wills his ability to act to Joyce Roger. (Why act, Joyce ?) ! hi.i Frame wills her ability for working Algebra to Edna Honey. Edward Wallace wills his ability for making A’s to Betty Yynn • (Hello A’s.) I.-.tii Sisco wills her popularity to Josephine Green. (Think you Fr -d it, Jo?) :.K in Kennedy wills his ability for playing string music to James SA ( ell, music anyway.) 1 ••••st Wilburn wills his gossiping ability to Lemuel Tipton. (And • ) Jimmy Blackburn wills the use of an unusual language to Betty •“ . (But does she need them?) PROPHECY The year 1955. Walking down the street today I found an old news- paper written in the year of '47. Very much to my surprise I found these names that I remembered when I went to Riverton High School; it read as follows: James Blackburn will be in charge of the “all-girl” revue at the G4 Club. Gene Bingham will be making progress at the Cross Roads. If he doesn’t fall off. Marvin Carter will open a shop that specializes in painting and scrubbing. Calvin Kennedy will conduct a successful tour of Madison County with his band. Billie Fears will spend his entire future being a professor in Chem- istry. Jerone Fogg will be an athletic director at the University of Alabama Vernon Green will be coach of the Riverton Cagers. Dan Nevels will take Bing Crosby’s place as swoon king. Edward Wallace will be chief engineer at Wilson Dam. Nell McBride will make a successful secretary for Leo Schiffman after she completes her business course in Nashville. Robert Hughes will be a future engineer. Ernest Wilburn will be a very successful newspaper reporter of Chase. Helen Morris will be making her home in Chattanooga. Frances Fears will be taking drum lessons in West Huntsville. Loura McCormick will be carrying Helen to Washington in a taxi cab. Ruth Gibson-Elna Frame will own partnerships in Meadow Gold Dairies. Ruth Sisco will be a secretary for the new factory going up at Bell r aetory. Christine Shelton will be a successful secretary in Moore’s Mill. Jewel Key will make a very good teacher for Riverton’s Grammar c chool. ■ W R‘ddick will be taking Bob Hope’s place on his Tuesday ugnt broadcast—or at least making an effort. SENIOR WHO’S WHO Prettiest Girl.................................. sisco Handsomest Boy........................... Gene Bingham Most Popular Boy................................... Dan Nevels Most Popular Girl ...................... Helen Morris Most Intelligent Boy.................jarnes Blackburn Most Intelligent Girl ............... Christine Shelton Best Boy Athlete .......................... Jerone Fogg Best Girl Athlete........................ Elna Frame Wittiest Boy.................................. Riddick Wittiest Girl ........................... Ruth Gibson Biggest Girl Flirts......Ruth Gibson and Ruth Sisco Biggest Boy Flirts .. Jerone Fogg and James Blackburn Biggest Mouth Girl ................... LoUra McCormick Biggest Mouth Boy.................................. Dan Nevels Neatest Girl ....................... Frances Fears Neatest Boy ..........................Edward Wallace Teachers Pet ......................... Jimmy Blackburn Girl Most Likely to Succeed . _..............Jewel Key Boy Most Likely to Succeed ............ Edward Wallace Sweetest Girl .......................... Helen Morris Most Co-operative Girl .................. Nell McBride Most Co-operative Boy .............. Marvin Carter Quietest Boy ......................... Calvin Kennedy Quietest Girl ...................... Christine Shelton Friendliest Girl ........................ Ruth Gibson Fnendliest Boy ...........................Gene Bingham Best All-Around Girl .................... Nell McBride Best All-Around Boy ................... Vernon Green „u es .................................Loura McCormick BoJ.................................. Billy Fears Kest Sports.............Ernest Wilbourn and Jewel Key iiggest Gigglers.....Ruth Gibson and Frances Fears 'az!esft B°y........................... Robert Hughes -aziest Girl.................................. McBride Billie Burdine Joyce Roger Betty Jo Parker Mitchell Stevenson JUNIOR CLASS Vivian Cope Velma Lamb Joyce Moon Ina Harris j James Ross Junior Rigsby Betty Sue Tipton Lemuel Tipton Bobby White n Barbara Williams Lillian McGehee Betty Lynn Sisco Dorothy Tippett ) iA j 'jr£ mm 'M 2MM MRMH SENIOR I CLASS I u.-i Row: Mildred Mullins, Bernice Simmons, Betty Ray, Josephine Green, Dorothy Brown, Angl Fogg. Second Row: Geraldine Carter, Marie Toney, Elizabeth Mullins, I .ttie Alverson, Edith Ray, Evelyn Webster, Louise Harbin, Mrs. Hammond Carpenter. Ininl Row: Emma Sue Tate, Margaret Langford, Erline Hall, Edna Honey, Mildred Pendergrass. Fourth Row: Harold Scott, O. J. Mullins, Mickey Wilbourn, Melvin Osbourn, Ray Hulsey, Thomas Morring, Bobby Bridges. ' 'rth KoW: J- D- Smith- Vernon Mullins, Ernest Reed, John Stone. r f jr s Stsv| ' jrj' . SENIOR I CLASS HISTORY The Senior I class of 1946-47 consists of 17 boys and 19 girls, making a total of 36. Of this number 4 have moved away this year. Seven came from Pulaski Pike, seven from Hurricane, two from Limrock, one from Toney, one from Central, two from New Market, one from Saulsberry. The re- maining twelve started at Riverton in the first grade. We feel proud of the fact that such a widely scattered group have been able to work so effectively in all school activities. We have donated generously to the Commu- nity Chest and Red Cross. We are also proud that we have three members of our class on the school basketball team. One on the A team and two on the B team. Our girls were the winners of the 1947 girls class tournament. Jo Green was selected as a cheerleader for the basketball team. Mickey Wilboum, a member of our class is on the softball squad this year. !• ive of our boys entered the F.F.A. speaking contest, with Mickey Wilbourn winning first place last year and second this year. As the Senior I class of Riverton High School, we hope t make next year one of the most outstanding years of our school career. Class Officers President.............. Secreary and Treasurer Reporter ......... Billy Ray Patterson .. Mildred Mullins ........ Edith Ray JUNIOR n CLASS SPONSOR EL E. MURPHREE V SPONSOR MISS AULINE POWER JUNIOR m CLASS SPONSOR MRS. HARRY B. LAWLER JUNIOR I CLASS ------------------------------------:----------------------------------------------------------■ JUNIOR I CLASS The Seventh Grade is the largest class in high school, having enroll- ed seventy-three boys and girls during the year. They co-operated with the Sixth Grade in the sale of magazines and used their part of the proceeds to help purchase lockers for their class. JUNIOR II CLASS The Jr. II Class of 1946-47 consists of thirty-two girls and twenty- four boys, making a total of fifty-six. During the year our class lost twelve members, but gained five from other schools. Our class has taken part in all drives to raise money for the school and other worthy organizations, winning first place in the drive to get material for the school barbecue. Mr. Murphree is sponsor of the class. We hope to make the next year better than this one. Class Officers President ..................................... Lucy Tipton V ice-President.............................. Louise Vinson Secretary ................................... Valera Joiner JUNIOR III CLASS The Jr. Ill class has an enrollment of thirty-nine. They gave a tw„-act play which netted them $109 the proceeds of which they used l buy lockers and other equipment for their room. They also spon- K r ‘d the Junior Red Cross Drive. Iheir officers are: Nancy Frame.......................................President lh) t McBride .............................. Vice-President Katie Ruth Tate ................................. Treasurer hannie Lou Shelton ............................... Reporter I ________________________________________________ R'-L-'i- . ■—si : • ! • IS;. jr t V ' WM F t t First Grade Mrs. Coleman = Jenkins -± Second Grade Mrs. Carter Third Grade Mrs. Mae Gray V ' JT f -J- J: JT ■ FIRST GRADE Here’s to the First With an enrollment of 43 We have learned our letters from A to Z. Together we’ve learned to read and play. And also to be courteous in every way. Never a day have we missed A Bible verse to say. Second Graders we will be after Vacation days. Mrs. Pauline L. Jenkins, SECOND GRADE The Second Grade has an enrollment of 43. This was an out- ‘i standing class throughout the year of ’47. They took an active part in all the drives, put on through the school, and were winners in many of them. Mrs. Ethel L. Carter. THIRD GRADE In July, 1946, 29 pupils entered the Third Grade. At the close • f the term, the number had grown to 37. The class which is called Miss Yeatman’s Babies” since they were her first pupils, has been an excellent one. 1 hey have not only been outstanding in scholastic work, but have tat.rn a great interest in singing, courtesy, good books, and memor- 1 1 r g Bible verses. Mrs. Mae A. Gray. Fourth Grade Mrs. Davis Sixth Grade Mrs. Ben Morring 'J? j? jTS 4 5 t f f Fifth Grade Mrs. Lee Bice THE FOURTH GRADE The Fourth Grade began with an enrollment of 36. We lost some friends and gained some and we now have an enrollment of 41. We are a happy gang, trying to do our work well and learning to live with others. Mrs. W. S. Davis. FIFTH GRADE The Fifth Grade this year has enrolled 44 pupils. After all the “moves” had been made we found we had lost 10 pupils. It has been a very busy year with us and we hope that the Sixth Grade teacher next year will find that it has been a profitable one. We feel that we have tried to mix some fun along with it. Our Christ- mas and Valentine parties will be long remembered, especially the eats.” The highlight of the year was our radio spelling bee. Station WFUN in Huntsville, invited us to come down Friday afternoon, March 7. to try our luck at spelling. With much fear and trembling, we went. The rainy afternoon didn’t help our feelings much, however it proved to be a warm and exciting event. After our stage fright wore off we discovered that we could spell better than we thought we could. At the close of the contest Barbara Ann Smithey was win- ner with Martha Voekel running a close second. Mrs. A. L. Rice. SIXTH GRADE This Sixth Grade class increasing from 34 boys and girls at the beginning of the term to 44 has finally withdrawn to a nice average f 35. The class as a whole possess talent in art, speaking, and 'ocial activities. They have enjoyed their work and now realize after sponsoring various drives that they are a part of the school. I hey have been sympathetic donors to the many welfare needs. Their motto is “Excel in all undertakings.” May they realize the m-ed for study and strive harder to accomplish ever greater goals throughout life. Mrs. Ben T. Morring. Basketball Team B” Basketball Team Softball Team urirfJ BASKETBALL We feel that our basketball teams made a very good showing this year consid- ering the fact that our “A” Squad had only one regular and one Sub back from last year's team, and only two members of the “B” team had ever played as much as one full game. In spite of the lack of experience our “A” team won 10 of the 16 regular season games, and lost the tournament games to two very strong Quintets in New Hope and Cullman. After losing seven straight games the “B” team finally waved their “Magic Wand” and came out victorious in eight of the remaining ten games played. Gurley’s strong B outfit defeated us in the semi-finals of the County Tournament after winning over Lincoln and Monrovia. This gave us 11 victories against eight defeats. Our B” team was awarded the sportsmanship trophy—this award being made ?.� the team showing the best sportsmanship during the year in the opinion of the «««aches and officials. Jcrone Fogg made the all-county “A” team and Frank Riddick made the all- rounty “B’' team. •A team line-up was: Forwards, Wallace, Carter, Burdine; Center, Bingham; Guards. Fogg, Green, Patterson. “� ' team line-up was: Forwards, Kennedy, Marona, McBride; Center, Ross and Herd; Guards, Riddick, White( Moore. B” GAMES A” GAMES Monrovia 13 Riverton 17 Riverton 21 Riverton 17 Riverton 11 Riverton 11 Riverton 18 Riverton 16 Monrovia 21 Riverton 22 K.«nt Limestone 14 East Limestone 14 New Market 36 Rison 28 ........ Hazel Green 12 Bradley 29 Madison 10....... Huntsville 32 Hazel Green 40 Monrovia 17 . Rison 29 Bradley 29 New Market 21 East Limestone 23 Huntsville 21 . Madison 12 .... New Hope 26 Cullman 33 ....... Riverton 17 Riverton 11 Riverton 30 Riverton 18 Riverton 21 Ha rl (ireen 23 Madi.xon 20 Huntsville 36 n r| Green 20 Monrovia 11 Huon 10 Riverton 22 Riverton 28 Riverton 9 Riverton 17 Riverton 23 Riverton 41 Riverton 30 Riverton 25 Riverton 20 Riverton 12 Riverton 26 Riverton 21 Riverton 22 Riverton 37 Riverton 26 Riverton 13 Riverton 37 Riverton 24 Riverton 22 Riverton 27 Riverton 12 Riverton 42 Riverton 19 Riverton 18 Market 17 r-� t Limestone 17 H «ntiville 16 ( Ciruvia 15 -Gry 28 —— I__I-- ■ _ , a ar .W S'I .A SOFTBALL Softball has become one of our major sports. Last year we play- ed 12 games, of which we won seven, lost four and tied one. So far this year we have four wins in as many games played. We have one of the best pitchers of the game in Jerone Fogg. The speed and accuracy with which he can breeze them across the plate is borne out in his winning 10 of the last 12 games pitched. Our team is small but very aggressive. When one watches them scrap it is not hard to understand the confidence the pitcher must have in making his delivery. The line-up of our team is as follows: Mickey Wilbourn, catcher; Jerone Fogg, pitcher; Billy Burdine, first base; Dan Nevels, second base; Vernon Green, short stop; Jack Carter, third base; Hoyt Mc- Bride left field; Roy Marona, center field; Bobby White, right field, with Stevenson, Patterson, Ross, Kennedy, Wallace, Bingham, Stone, Rigsby and Fears as capable reserves. Games for 1945-46-47 Riverton 3 ..................... Hazel Green 2 Riverton 2 ..................... Hazel Green 3 Riverton 0 (11 innings) ..................... Hazel Green 0 Riverton 6 ..................... Hazel Green 1 Riverton 4 ......................... Monrovia 2 Riverton 4 ........................... Monrovia 3 Riverton 2 ............................. Gurley 4 Riverton 4 ............................. Gurley 5 Riverton 10 ......................... Huntsville 0 Riverton 8 ................................... Joe Bradley 3 Riverton 2 .............................. Rison 4 Riverton 1 ..................... Hazel Green 0 iverton 7 ............................... East Limestone 3 Riverton 5 .............................. East Limestone 3 Riverton 3 ................................... New Market 0 . Frame, President of the Alabama Association, Future Homemakers of Am- i Cih aut u y represented her Association at the 75th Anniversary Celebration ne u y Birmingham as the guest of the Chamber of Commerce. She has had very busy year attending two council meetings and A. E. A. in Birmingham; also «.. Un i,I rneetinS an he sub-regional meeting in Montgomery. She spoke at ban- quets at Sulligent and Fort Deposit arf. V[fry Prouc of you Etna and the honor you have brought to our chapter! New Horizons,,aS muc glamour, as you have this year, in your journey “Toward ■ - .«CO ■ rjr jZjrjrMjtjr£jr jrrjrjrr -jrjuLJL WHO’S WHO Future Homemakers of America Future Farmers of America Future Farmers Speakers FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA We have a membership of fifty-seven under the leadership of the following' officers: Elna Frame, president; Vivian Cope, vice-presi- dent; Joe Green, secretary; Helen Morris, treasurer; Betty Sue Tipton, parliamentarian; Nell McBride, reporter; Frances Fears, historian; and Mrs. J. D. Wigley, adviser. Thirteen members and our adviser attended the 10th annual con- vention at Alabama College in August. We were one of the 49 chap- ters presented a charter. Elna Frame was elected state president. Our chapter was one of the 22 chapters in the state awarded the Gold Star certificate, and we hope to receive another this year. Seven mem- bers received their State Degree certificates at an impressive ceremony in which Elna Frame substituted for the Parliamentarian and Nell McBride acted as conductress. Last summer we had two spend-the-night parties. The first was for all except the new members. The other was given by the Seniors for the new members. We have met each week giving interesting programs. We are very proud of our year books which we had print- ed, and our scrap book will be interesting through the years to come. We have had joint F.F.A.-F.H.A. Christmas and Vaentine parties and also a Tea. We entertained the Madison County Agricultural Coun- cil and the Home Demonstration Club. We also gave a radio pro- gram for the Business and Professional Women’s Club. We dressed chickens, made stew, and made thirty-five pies for the community and school barbecue. We also helped the Home Demonstration Club serve dinner to the Kiwanis Club to raise money for play-ground equipment. We had a very impressive initiation ceremony at a P.T.- A. meeting for our two honorary members, Mrs. Sam W. Smith and Mrs. A. L. Smith. This was followed by a Tea. We have continued our Department Improvement project by buying two new machines, having the old ones repaired, buying an electric iron, and small equipment. We have also added forty-four dollars worth of books to the Library. This is a project which we want the chapter to continue through the years as we look— “Toward New Horizons” wmamm FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA We have the largest membership in the chapter’s history with fifty active mem- bers. Our President, Bobby White, has displayed very fine leadership in guiding us to a harmonious and successful year. Other officers are: Mickey Wilbourn, vice-president; Billy Fears, secretary; Jerone Fogg, treasurer; Thomas Morring, re- porter; Billy Ray Patterson, sentinel; and J. D. Wigley, adviser. Bobby White was sent by the chapter to the state convention held at Auburn in August and brought back many helpful suggestions which have helped us through out the year. For the fourth consecutive year our chapter received recognition for outstanding work and accomplishments performed and was awarded a certificate of merit. The members have a peculiar way of remembering the annual chicken supper and Green-Hand Initiation. The evening of fun which includes mischevious tricks, games and a well prepared meal by the F. H. A. girls gets everyone in a jovial mood for the initiation. This year nine green-hands were initiated making 100% of those eligible to join active members. Fifteen members were raised to Chapter Farmers. Charlie Tipton, Billy Fears and Bobby White were awarded State Farmer degrees at the annual state convention. Thomas Morring, John Stone, Lemuel Tipton and Junior Rigsby have been recommended for the State Degree this year. This year it was felt that Home Improvements Would be a good objective to work on and as a result 75 cedar chests and several cedar chifforobes have been built in the shop. For departmental improvements we purchased a stand for displaying illustrative material which we are planning to make our work much more effective in the future. Readers Digest and News Week were purchased by the chapter to add to the good supply of farm magazines. The Public Speaking Contest was one of the best ever held. Fifteen members came through with splendid speeches. O. E. Moon was awarded first place with Mickey Wilbourn a close second. O. E. defeated Richard Hollingsworth of New Hope, a former Riverton F.F.A. member, for the district title. He ran into some very tough opposition in the state quarter final and placed third. Our quartet composed of Billy Burdine, Frank Riddick. Dan Nevels and James Ross have been going strong. They have won district and state quarter final contests and will compete in state semi-final contests within a few days. We are pulling for them to win so that they can compete for the state) championship at the annual convention. Billy Don Hundley and Bobby White made a fine start in showing calves at the Fat Calf Show in Birmingham last year. Next month Alton Moore, Billy Ray Patter- son and Thomas Morring will show their calves at the Birmingham show. Possibly the best demonstration yet conducted by the chapter is nearing comple- tion in the Laboratory area. Four calves and four hogs were placed on two acres of rye grass and crimson clover in October and November. We are expecting to exceed the $100 per acre profit we made on a similar project last year. We enjoyed joint Christmas and Valentine socials wtih the F.H.A. and also a Tea. C:-------- ■ - . • i ■ Junior Red Cross Council Music Class vt« Commercial Department rjrA JUNIOR RED CROSS The Junior Red Cross is headed by a council formed by two representatives from each of the twelve grades with a teacher sponsor. The “March of Dimes” drive, the construction of an Album of our state and county, which we will exchange with Oregon, and a campaign to keep our school and campus clean have been chosen as our projects for this year. A member of our Council attended the county rally held in February at Huntsville. Chapel programs planned by the Council are given to the school. The officers of the Council are Chairman ....................... Co-Chairman ...................... Secretary and Treasurer......... Reporter........................ Sponsor......................... ... Helen Morris .....Ruth Gibson .... Nancy Frame .....Vivian Cope Miss Auline Power MUSIC CLASS « rag liir,i... COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT In the year 1946-47, Riverton High School has main- tained a commercial department, of which we are very proud. We have ten typewriters, with a typing class of twen- ty-eight pupils. Twelve students are enrolled in book- keeping which is being offered for the first time this year. We appreciate the advantages this department offers to the students in preparing us for future careers. It is our sincere hope that future classes will gain as much from this department as we feel we have gained. Make you shopping a pleasure. You’ll find everything for the family here. DUnnAVJMT'! NOW . . . More Than Ever Quality Is Our Watchword CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! We will appreciate the opportunity of serving you. HOPPER HARDWARE Home of Quality Merchandise and Courtesy Phone 248 DUPONT PAINTS MILK SUPPLIES ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES WIRE ROPE Compliments Of GILES COAL CO. We Solve The Burning Question 419 Jefierson Street Huntsville, Alabama LEWTER HARDWARE PAINTS — OILS — ROOFING — WIRE FENCING I. M. Lewter Washington At Meridian Send Your Orders To: DILWORTH LUMBER CO. MASON FURNITURE CO. LUMBER, ROOFING Phone 426 DOORS, WINDOWS Huntsville, Alabama And ALL HARD TO GET ITEMS Compliments Of HENSHAW SERVICE Johnson Mahoney STATION SHELL GAS — OIL Compliments Of TIRE REPAIR 203 East Holmes Street Dr. Pat Hamm Phone 275 John E. Broyles Frank M. Grace GENERAL INSURANCE Reliance Life Insurance Company Phone 94 1006 Times Building Compliments Of L. C. Harper, Druggist Grand Shine Parlor 219 N. Washington Street Compliments Of Compliments Of Union Dry Goods Co. Rhett Woody Furniture Co. Curb Service Open Til Midnight FIVE POINT SUNDRIES I. T. and R. L. Athinson Delivery Service Phone 2111 GATLIN TRACTOR And IMPLEMENT CO. 215 N. Washington St PHONE 259 Minneapolis Moline Tractors Compliments Of ROSE JEWELRY CO. ‘THE FRANK BROTHERS” Huntsville's Own We Appreciate Our Advertisers. Patronize Them. HUNTSIVLLE ICE COAL CO MANUFACTURERS PURE SPRING-WATER ICE COAL DEALERS Phone G-J Compliments Of AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE C. T. GARVIN COMPANY Happy Feeds and Field Seed 603 State National Bank Bldg. Mitchell Drive Phone 431 YARBROUGH BROS. Compliments Of HARDWARE CO. BYERS NURSERY Washington and East Holmes St. Phone 22 A. ML BOOTH CICERO'S MARKET CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Free Delivery Meridian Street 104 W. Holmes Street Compliments Of WHEN IN HUNTSVILLE City Mattress Upholstering Company Southside Beauty and Barber Shops AU MEADOW GOLD DAIRIES MANUFACTURERS MILK — BUTTER — ICE CREAM Huntsville, Alabama E. B. GEORGE Wholesale Meats—Locker Plant 609 Church SL Phone 586 Compliments Of ALABAMA CAFE BARHAM'S CREDIT CLOTHING 104 North Washington Street BEST WISHES! STANDARD OIL COMPANY B. F. Giles, Agent Compliments Of BECKER'S DEPARTMENT STORE Jefferson Street Compliments Of FRIEND W. E. (Bill) DAVIS SERVICE STATION Green at Meridian Holmes Furniture Co. ‘There’s No Place Like Holmes” Compliments Of Grand News Stand Compliments Of Huntsville Shoe Shop Lawrence Ivey's Service Station JAMES STEAK HOUSE No. 12 East Side Square Huntsville, Alabama Famous Good Eats and Drinks J. G. Apostolos HILL - DAVIS SUPPLY Compliments Of STORE THE PUB FIRESTONE TIRES FIVE POINTS No. 10 South Side Square PUB, JR. Phone 354 WHITESBURG DRIVE Huntsville, Alabama Sandwiches And Fountain Service Compliments Of MAX LUTHER Compliments Of THE DINNER BELL YARBROUGH GRILL Hoke and Joe Wallace Yarbrough Hotel Huntsville, Ala. 5-Points Doughnut Shop Compliments Of “Let Us Do All Your Baking 705 Pratt Ave. Phone 2180 Spry Funeral Home Compliments Of Madison County Equipment Huntsville Cafe Company STERCHI BROTHERS North Alabama's Largest Furniture Store Visit Our Jewelry Department ART STUDIO “We Made The Pictures For This Annual” HUBERT WILLIAMS Photographer FLOYD PAINTER NASH JOHNSON'S BEAUTY SHOP Mrs. R. E. Johnson Madison, Alabama J. E. SANDLIN HARDWARE COMPANY “Your Good Will Is The Goal Toward Which We Strive” South Side Square Phone 60 Compliments Of BENTLEY BROTHERS STANDARD SERVICE STATION Compliments Of STOCKTON MOTOR CO. Metcalf, The Tailor Wynn Jones Twickenham Barber Shop Compliments Of Nu Way Lunch SOUTHERN COTTON OIL CO. MANUFACTURERS COTTON SEED PRODUCTS — FERTILIZER Huntsville, Alabama Compliments Of DR. H. O. WALKER IVY MOTOR COMPANY General Auto Repairing Wrecker Service and Body Work Phone 102 207 Green Street Compliments Of Tennessee Poultry Hide Co. Compliments Of Elks Sweet Shop Compliments Of Baugh Mines WHITE SWAN LAUNDRY DeWitt Dillard SANDERSON, CURTIS BERRY Real Estate and Insurance Phone 746 701 State National Bank Bldg. Compliments Of CATHERINE SHOP Compliments Of Pastime Cafe Compliments Of Clarence Tidwell, Grocery Compliments Of HILL CHEVROLET CO. WHITE'S CAFE SPECIAL PIT BAR-B-Q 410 Meridian Street JOYCE - DENNY MOTOR CO. Compliments Of TAYLOR CAFE Compliments Of LOUISE SHOP FALKENBERRY SHEET METAL WORKS 400 Meridian Phone 908 Compliments Of JACK JONES MOTOR CO. DINE AT THE DINE BETTA CAFE Henry E. Bonds, Prop. Compliments Of BEN LEE BIBB GROCERY Compliments Of Troupe Bros. Service Station 600 Meridian Street Phone 158 C. S. ROBERTS Texaco Petroleum Products Huntsville, Alabama T. T. TERRY'S Ira M. Terry, Owner CLOTHES - SHOES Great Is The Power Ol Cash Compliments Of A FRIEND ALABAMA OIL CO. Of Huntsville Compliments Of PETROLEUM PRODUCTS LYRIC THEATRE PAN AM DISTRIBUTORS Compliments Of WARDEN BARBER SHOP Telephone 603 SARAH'S BEAUTY SHOP “Natural Looking Permanents” BIZNE3S EQUIPMENT COMPANY 202 Meridian Street ENGRAVING BOOKS Phone 1081 ATHLETIC GOODS FRAMER'S TRACTOR CO. Compliments Of JOHN DEERE DEALER Economy Furniture Co. Compliments Of McClellans Compliments Of Dr. T. S. Gibson E. H. Patterson GROCERY Compliments Of Tyson Bake Shop Compliments Of Compliments Of Grants Grand Theatre Compliments Of Automotive Parts Co. Compliments Of 101 Green St Phone 615 Farmer's Trading Post Compliments Of Compliments Of H. C. Blake I. S. Patterson Huntsville Warehouse Co. Compliments Of Phone 2 Anderson Drug Store Compliments Of Maple Ridge Hatchery Roper's Flowers Corner Meridian and Walker Yarbrough Hotel Barber Shop Taylor Motor Co. Holmes St Phone 9271 206 West Holmes St Phone 2213 Compliments Of Cantrell Tire Co. Orsbome Service Station SEIBERLING TIRES J. H. St. Clair Geron Lumber Company Route 2, New Market, Ala. Phone 1179 Meridian St Compliments Of Brocato Market Compliments Of Pepsi Cola Compliments Of Dr. Coons Compliments Of Fleming and Thornton REAL ESTATE And INSURANCE Dr. I. E. Whitaker Hauer-Winston SERVICE STATION Compliments Of I. Schiffman Co. Dodge and Plymouth Dealers Compliments Of Dr. Mimms G. W. Jones CIVIL ENGINEERS Compliments Of Auto Electric Service Co. West End Trading Post 800 West Clinton Phone 534 Compliments Of Williams Service Station Sears and Roebuck Co. ORDER OFFICE Phone 17 Compliments Of Thomas Tire Company City Drug Company “Your Fortress Of Health” Tom Dark Compliments Of Judd Studio Lilliputian Shoppe Mrs. Norma Farrald 317 Franklin Street Compliments Of George's Cafe i: DEMAND MORE THAN PRICE IN YOUR CAP AND GOWN Sample gladly sent upon request Address Caps and Gowns 615 Wyandotte Kansas City jglgH u,; Fjrir.i'i Seniors of 1947 Do You Know that you can purchase a very ap- propriate gift for your school-a gift that will perpetuate the memory of the class of ’47for as little as $3.60? Our “School Gift Service” catalog contains pictures and full descriptions with prices on more than 300 items which have been se- lected for their suitability as class gifts and which you can purchase at a saving at prices ranging from $1.50 up. Write for Free Catalog Today n 1 fl' Bii- r 'JJZLl jcm RIVERTON SCOUTS ORGANIZED On Wednesday night, March 14, Mr. Tom Reynolds, the leader of the Tennessee Valley Council, met with a number of citizens and school boys of Riverton, for the purpose of organiz- ing a scout troop. There was splendid interest and a troop was organized. J. E. Thompson was elected Scoutmaster. Messers Sam Smith, Clarence Green and Lacey Naugher were elected as the troop committee Members. The following sixteen boys have paid their dues and are members of Troop.No. 234� ____________ ______________ _ C. R. Mullins, Bobby Parker, Thomas Williams, Allen Tate, Prince Whitlock, Bobby Green, Thomas Morring, Alton Moore, Donald Hughes, Clarence Lamb, Claude Lamb, O. J. Mullins, Harry Moore, Charles Hopkins, Arlon Nash and L. C. Nash. A number of good healthy Cubs are planning to join just as soon as they reach their twelfth birthday. Among them are: Sam Smith, Jr., Roy Cope, and Waylon Smithey. The Troop has had three good meetings. Most of the boys have passed their Scout Test, and are learning much about Scout ways. Plans are being made for some nice hikes and a camp this summer. All the boys are agreed that scouting is a great life and they are really enthusiastic over their Troop. rs.:5iaMM:-': «Ilii ■ f:; : (i ' (•: ' ;?.?? '.,a3 3.; tij ■:o r •8 - , ________ _________________________... ■ it:. m. :. .;9| PR� -- ■■••JV'-. :k)V N 0 % • f � «