Sansom High School - Talisman Yearbook (Alabama City, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1950 volume:

Q) 195X) $7KlsmCL II d i-dOrrh ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA CTL From the time we enter high school our world becomes a land of enchantment with misty thoughts and gala activities beyond our wildest imagination. Now and then in the midst of gay frolicking or pliant study, wonders cease leaving us aloof in a world where the Temple of Success shines brightly not far beyond our vision. O- � - o_ to6-KJuv _, j oIXtwvv, , Cv a-cP cxa _- o - vjJcKi . vjj aVJi ijjA_ o-A faJuJ-i. i jju , 4 CL LeAJ9 a- 6- 30 Tj vj xu_j xJkl tJu. rrr-jfc aX TAJiAJaxiM - jj- 1 O- . cx5-fi— c -o-A- a - L d_ijJv_ OSOjUVAjo - I Ji AjOA -i- I CV _A- f tt« a | ulJLta -XOaQ-. T otaOo n- CAi ajA- - )k-tyMX Jq_ ca ou� 3L , wiyX $a� J -jj _� a� -w 1 vAaj A- , -XvaaS- oJUJtr Tj6 jlo-oul . (A £jrrarf jo_ c o o vfO . A JV A-'i_ — .V tT Q.iu p A A ■ ■ X— W- lAJ- CXV- CA f o- iKXjL. OJJvJ- v j-ua- C-X5 JU-A ajv_. cvwAav vJ3 vj vjaXkA . V AJaJ� - A oJiA- W t a AJUL AVJ JJl oJLu -Oa p V aj . o-� -A- «jJ iJlSL Uaj a - — o-'Xa CX nyAjJA -A “Tots U A- Vxux, V-Aa-oJL - pjLH - VA-0- PA- CX wAmj oiL jJUxL . G. W. Floyd Member of Board of Education F. J. Martin Member of Board of Education W. F. Byrd Member of Board of Education W. D. McNair Member of Board of Education Honor, fame, the long years through, Crown thy head as now. Purple, gold, our colors fly, May their luster glow. Till our banners reach the sky, And thee the world doth know. Sansom High, thy name we cherish, Rich in history's lore; May the spirit of thy name-sake Guide us as we go. ALMA MATER Faculty Classes Features Athletics Activities Advertisements W. 0. Briscoe Principal Boyd McKeown, J. K. Weaver, Allen Cleveland, W. H. Yancy, George Zivich, Clarence Garry, W. 0. Briscoe, J. H. Chapman. Helen Fry Ann White Doris Chumley Lucille Faulkner Mary E. Cooper Lera Grady Mildred Huguley Margaret Turner Vera Cosby Lola Lawson Nelle Martin Sallie Mae Wescott Marie McDonald Miriam Robbins Gladys Smith Judson Lunceford Dorothy Leach Audrey Culver Mary Miller Leaalla Bowers Jimmy McDaniel President cZen jor J. W. Ball Vice-President Charles Abercromby Wilma Allison J. W. Ball Bessie Ballard Arthur Bradberry, Phillip Brasher Robert Brewster Billie Jean Burns Roy Buchanan Troy Buchanan Doris Butler Jerry Camp Vivian Cornutt Jerry Countryman Benny Davis Curtis Dowdy Bobby Driskell Bobby Drummond Frances Frazier Herbert Frith Juanita Griffin Helen Gunnells Jane Harris Mary Hayes Harry Hicks Lorene Hoge Kenneth Holland Lynn Hopson Virginia Martin Jeanette Mashburn Sue McClain Jimmy McDaniel Andy McElroy Mary F. McElroy Marguerite Mewbourn Harold Oakes Annie Jo Pritchett J. B Ramey Dorothy Rice Billy Riddlespurger Eloise Stone Vivian Steppleton Ruby Swofford Hoyt St. John Sara Warren Betty Weatherbee Dorothy West Margaret Wigginton Bobby Ray Whitt Cecil Whitten Joyce Willard Virginia Martin Phillip Brasher Edith Satterfield MOST DEPENDABLE jimmy McDaniel Virginia Martin BEST PERSONALITY Joe Horton Betty Weatherbee MOST COURTEOUS Roy Buchanan Mary Hayes Troy Buchanan MOST TALENTED Edith Satterfield Jerry Countryman z?c ea£ FIGURE and PHYSIQUE R,LlT H°Ps°n Buddy Bradberr rry HAIR OF Betty Bobo Robert Brewster zfardcrr HAS EYES OF Joyce Willard Sam Patterson Pat Adams Bonnie Addison Joe Alexander Bill Arrington Betty Barron Marvin Beasley Myra Blevins Carlene Bolding Charles Brooks Janice Brothers Noel Butler Doris Byrum Frankie Calvert Johnny Carpenter Roland Cargal Delores Carson Peggy Chambers Euverla Cherry Bobby Clayton Sarah Copeland Edna Earle Cox Eleanor Cox Jo Crawford Paul Cromwell Betty Cryar Felton Davenport Sue Denny Louise Devine James Dial Aileen Dobbs Vera Nell Dobbs Doris Duke Willa Dean Dyar Earl Eades Douglas Easterwood Kenneth Ellis Laverne Ellis Lucy Elmore J. D. Elrod Melba England Howard Esslinger Marie Farley Peggy Ford Ann Fortson Ray Gargus Billy Garret Joyce Gartman Geraldine Gibson Jessie Gilchrist Helen Gilliland Joyce Golden Doris Gray Larry Gregory Harold Gross 0. Z. Harris Robert Harris Joyce Hutchins Louise Huddleston John Ed Isbell Kerns Johnson Durwood Johns Sam Jones Juanita Kearley Phylis Klinner Jerry Lambert Juanita Lecroy Jane Logan Joyce Logan Bonnie Faye Luther Lamar Marbut James Matthews Thomas McRay Bobby Medlock Betty Milam Doris Moon Norman Moon Gary Morgan Acton Moses Elvis Naylor Frankie Nix Myron Noble Bennie O’Bryant Donald Parker Ben Perkins Robert Perry Mary Pledger Betty Preston Jean Redish Jean Rice Delores Rickies Betty Roberts Powers Roberts Mary Rogers Lorene Shurbutt Annie Ruth Smith Ara Smith Barbara Smith Edith Smith J. R. Smith Frances Snow Betty Stanfield Mary Jo Stanfield Donald Stephens Geraldine Stewart Mary E. Stewart Clera Strickland Jimmy Strickland Bill Tate Ralph Teague Jerry Turner Ernestine Vines Octavia Vice James Waddell Jimmy Walker Bill Watson William West Henry Whitehead Joanna Whitehead Ann Williams Gerald Wilson Rodney Woodriff Elaine Woodward Peggy Wyatt (fMTiurr BIGGEST FLIRT Louise Matthews Lamar Marbut MOST POPULAR Betty Milam Jarry Lambert BEST ALL AROUND Jimmy Walker Myron Noble President Tommy McElroy Treasurer Barbara Watson First Row. left to right: Dwight Mays, James Womack, Bobby Murdock, Jerry Lipscomb, Johnny Price. Second Row, left to right: Joyce Stone, Jimmie Nell Stowers, Peggy Sharpton, Gailie Steeler, Doris Whitworth, Jo Ann Thompson, Jo Ann Smith, Hattie Wilbunn, Barbara Entrekin, Louise Sweeney. Third Row, left to right: Barbara Sterling, Virginia Selvidge, Dolores Taylor, Mable Strahan, Peggy West, Barbara Watson, Faye Keener, Frances Majors, Irene Teague, Beatrice Putman. Fourth Row, left to right: Billy Bragg, Levis Walker, Ray Worley, Billy Short, Amos Underwood, Jerry Smith, Calvin Vice, Robert Wright. Fifth Row, left to right: Harley Ryan, Gordon Swanger, Bobby Reid, Lloyd Roper, Lamar Sims, Dan Glid- well, Ray Lee, Billy Johnson, Russell Marbut, Dilliard Howington. First Row, left to right: Ronald Brooks, Adolph Brown, Billy Bowens, Jerry Griffith, George Anderson, Gar in Gowens, Thomas Higgins, Jerry Hicks, Roy Allen. Second Row, left to right Doris Aired, Mary Elkins, Glenda Easterwood. Doris Bradford, Faye Bridges, Marceline Holland, Margaret Hood, Peggy Dowdy, Elizabeth Garry, Ann Butler, Sarah Curry Third Row, left to right: Nan Hammett, Norene Cannon, Martha Gargus, Betty Yarbrough, Patricia Buffington, Joyce Craig, Betty Jane Galloway, Marlene Goiden, Jean Hall, Ida Jo Frix, Milton Cornelius. Fourth Row, left to right: Margaret Cason, Vivian Barfield. Ruth Abercrombie. Mary Nell Blevins, Ella Van Wadden, Helen Entrekin, Joyce Edwards, Wilma Brooks, Thelma Hood, Doris England. Fifth Row, left to right: Lawrence Freeman, Bobby Faulkner, Carlos Eads, Buddy Brooks, Donald Hodges, Don Holland, Bunky Cason, Bobby Dial. George Graham, Leonard Gullocks. First Row, left to right: Emma Lou Ingram, Peggy Payne. Jean Lyon, Gaynell Jones, Peggy McDaniel, Magdaline Long, Myrtle McCollum, Betty Leonard, Faye Morgan, Sarah Jones. Second Row, left to right: Jo Ann O’Dell, Jane Kerr, Patricia Harris, Dorcas Jones, Mary Catherine Jones, Sue Newton, Ruth Kerr, Virginia Johnson, Edwardine Parker, Frances Laird, Helen Berry. Third Row, left to right: Sue Noble, Imogene Roberson, Louise Pope, Mary Ann Pruett, Mary Zell Mc- Kinnon, Betty Jo Mize, Reba Nichols, Juanita Carter, Earlene Nix, Mildred Pope. Fourth Row, left to right: Tommy McElroy, Harry McGriff, Vernon Scruggs, Jerry Phillips, William O'Bryant, Herschel Shigley, Charles Moore, Doyce Satterfield and Harold Wilner. jttrl %T tr BEST DRESSED Margaret Cason Tommy McElroy friendliest Ida Jo Frix Howard johnson 1C Milton Cornelius Z. McKinnon Bobby Pinkston President fT enJlTTz n First Row, left to right: Rachel Gowens, Betty Sue Alexander, Mary Henderson, Nellie Middleton, Caro- lyn Bibb. Margaret Miller, Honette Echols, Herbert Kerr. Henry Green, Lavear Bradford, Kenneth Good- son. Second Row, left to right: Evelyn Cline, Geraldine Clayton, Gwendolyn Clayton, Shirley Dial, Nancy Yvonne Baker, Joyce Shareen Crowder, Gwendolyn Franklin, Mary Coffey, Dan Glidewill, Gerald Mayo, Jerry Gaither. Third Row, left to right: Nelta Jean Faulkner, Annette Dial, Betty Fincher, Maxine Bolding, Lee Dye, Jerry Chambers, Martha Cherry, June Elliot, Mary Jo Duke, Betty Lou Dowdy, Laverne Davis. Fourth Row, left to right: Dwyndell Mabrey, Hugh Epley, Clint Cline. Alta Cornutt, Berford Brown, Or- mond Brown, Wayne Brocks, Carol Ann Chambers, Novaline Bullock, Patricia Davis, Peggy Byrum, Dar- lene Bell. First Row. left to right: J. W. Knight, Billy Waddell, Roy Mashburn, Jackie McGill, Larry Mackey, Jackie Leftwich, Jimmy Young, Howard Talton. Second Row, left to right: Lee Emmet Martin, Buckey Martin, Kenneth Morgan, Fred Wilson, Kenneth Turner, Farrell Stephens, Charles Morris, Jerry Sweat, Gene Phillips, Billy Ray Naylor. Third Row, left to right: Mary Sue Cross, Francis Majors, Marilyn Morton, Lena McDonald, Barbara Watts, Ramona Wells, Maxine McElroy, Martha Turner, Robert Massey. Fourth Row, left to right: Joyce Woody, Ruby Martin, Mamie Wood, Arlene Williams, Shirley Nix, Ann Vickery, Shirley Thompson, Janice Mabrey, Mary Margaret Moody, Kenneth Nance, Harvey Peek. Fifth Row, left to right: Sue Lee, Gail McCormick, Ann Stone, Novalene Teague, Carolyn Payne, Shirley Underwood, Jean Watts, Valeria Meeks, Wynell Underwood, Yvonne Templeton, Shirley Strickland, Chiquita Vickery. First Row, left to right: Marcelene Small, Nancy Reinhardt, Norma Jean Ryan, Ranelle Hemrick, Carolyn Gross, Marilyn Gross, Shirley Honey, Bobbie June Howard, Billie Jean Hodge, Doris Sanders, Shirley Ann Lee, Shirley Hopper. Second Row, left to right: Frances Spurling, Gaynell Smith, Barbara Harris, Louise Reed, Avanell King, Saran Reaves, Imogene Holderfield, Gayle Lipscomb, Helen Pinson, Katherine Self, Melba Ann Williams Third Row, left to right: Dan Glidwell, Bill McCollum, Kay Hall. Barbara Kmghten, Marzell Huddleston, Shirley Hughes, Dorothy Johnson, Shirley Driskell. Fourth Row, left to right: Jason Higginbotham, Bebby Robertson, Martin Jenkins, Richard Higginbotham, Marrel Hathcock, David Simmons, Larry Smith, Garry Hamil, Buddy Jim Hutchins. Fifth Row, left to right: Earl Simpson, Wilburn Preston, Whitt Lee Latham, Teddy Ray Smith, Thomas Speakman, Donald Caughlin, Willie Snell, Bobby Ray Pinkston. Jackie Slaton, Clarence Pucket. MOST ATHLETIC Martha Turner Bill Waddell zfr aJiman MOST POPULAR Carol Chambers Norman Padgett BOOKWORMS Mary M. Moody Bobby Pinkston BEST LOOKING Barbara Knighten Alta Cornutt tl MOST POPULAR David Simmmons Barbara Harris SWEETEST Carolyn Gross Dwyndell Mabrey Marilyn Gross The 1950 MIMOSA Jacksonville, Alabama February 5, 19-0 Hr. Jimmy McDaniel, Editor 1950 TAL13XAN Gadsden, Alaoaaa Dear Kr. McDanielt The choice of Misses One and Two caused a minor riot among us. The voting was divided at first, but after considerable thought and deliberation we arrived at a decision, and 1 can assure you that choosing two from your group of vory lovely girls was far from being an easy matter. No wonder the beauties for tne Klx03A so often come Trom Gadsden, which certainly has Its share of pulchritude. We nope these selections meet with your approval, and we aeeply honored at having ocen as ed to select the top two oeautles from your school. Sincerely, TxiE MI .03A EDITORIAL STAFF c Julia Brumbeloe, Editor-In-chief Ja ie fil ft «; V Left to Right: Betty Morgan. Ray Wallace. Julia Brumbeloe, Janie Evans. Caynell Jones Vivian Cornutt SENIOR Newell Gaither Margaret Ford JUNIOR Euverla Cherry Harold Gross Vrca vri£e SOPHOMORE Sue Noble Buddy Brooks FRESHMEN Barbara Harris Alta Cornutt Red Yancey “B” Team Coach George Zivich Head Coach Herb Chapman Assistant Coach Johnny Stevens Co-Captain Wayne Brooks Jesse Swanger Bobby Medlock Managers Buddy Bradberry First Row, left to right: Jesse Swanger, Raymond Lewiski, Joe Horton, Harry Hicks, Harold Mabrey, Donald Holland, Howard Esslinger, Dan Glidwell. Second Row, left to right: George Anderson, 0. Z. Harris, Ben Perkins, James Womack, Donald Stevens, Billy Bayne, Bill McCollum, Newell Gaither, Buddy Bradberry. Third Row, left to right: Ray Gargus, Howard Johnson, Jerry Lambert, J. D. Elrod, J. W. Ball, James Waddell, Bobby Dial, Dwight Mays, Milton Cornelius. Fourth Row, left to right: Powers Roberts, Willard Chambers, Cecil Whitten, Ralph Teague. James Wal- ker, Bill Tate. Buddy Manderson, Johnny Stevens, Gerald Cloniger. SCORES Sept. 16.......................Sansom 0 Ensley 0 Sept. 22.......................Sansom 41 ...........................Glencoe 0 Sept. 30.......................Sansom 7 Albertville 0 Oct. 7.........................Sansom 0 Anniston 26 Oct. 13.....................Sansom 21 ........................Joe Bradley 2 Oct 21.........................Sansom 0 Huntsville20 Oct. 28........................Sansom 2 Etowah 18 Nov. 11........................Sansom 6 Gadsden 6 Nov. 18.....................Sansom 32 ........................Lenoir City 20 Left to Right: Red, Joe. Powpow, Twin, Bill. Charlie, Brewster, Physique, Twin, Pig, Ben. B TEAM Front Row: Jesse Swanger, Buddy Manderson, Willard Chambers, Bill Wiggonton, Bill McCollum. Sec- ond Row: George Anderson, Gary Morgan, Alta Cornutt, Dan Glidwell, Harold Mabrey, Harry McGriff. Z lrL Jleam Basketball Jimmie Nell Stowers, Ida Jo Frix, Herbert Frith, Jane Harris, Durwood Johns, Evelyn Parker. IKJ First Row, left to right Dorothy Rice, Eloise Stone, Betty Bobo. Mary Hayes, Virginia Martin, Vivian Stepleton, Patricia Knighten. Second Row: Billy Simpson, J. W Ball, Billy Riddlespurger, Herbert Frith, Phillip Brasher, Jack Rogers. 2 e First Row, left to right: Eloise Stone. Second Row, left to right: Carolyn Clark, Ann Williams, Sara Jones. Jane Logan Third Row, left to right: Maverene Gilliland, Lucy Elmore, Jessie Van Gilchrist, Betty Weatherbee. Fourth Row. left to right: Ara Smith, Joyce Gartman. Betty Roberts. Fifth Row. left to right: Herbert Frith, Dorothy Rice, Acton Moses, Barbara Smith, Lamar Marbut Rod- ney Woodruff. Not Pictured: Doris Benefield, Annie Jo Pritchett, Eleanor Cox. First Row, left to right Dorcas Jones, Frankie Cabot. Mary Sue McClain. Betty Barron. Louise Huddles- ton, Syble Boyd, Jane Harris, Bessie Ballard, Joyce Taylor, Sara Warren, Helen Gilliland, Edna Culver. Second Row Delores Rickies, Peggy Chambers, Peggy Wyatt, Opal Murray. Maggie Gentry, Mary Faith McElroy, Maverene Gilliland, Frankie Nix. Myra Noble, Peggy Ford, Bennie Whitehead, Laura Davis, Marguriete Mewborne. Third Row: Janice Brothers, Juanita Kearly, Betty Stanfield, Jane Logan. Bonnie Snell, Vivian Cornutt. Doris Moon, Frances Snow, Bonnie Addison, Helen Gunnells, Lucy Elmore, Betty Nell Cryer. Fourth Row Eleen Walker. Myra Blevins. Joyce Golden, Juanita Carnes, Sue Walker, Barbara Sharpton, Wynona Smith, Margie Champion, Betty Wall, Juanita Lecroy, Carlena Bolden, Irene Teague Fifth Row: La Verne Ellis, Jessie Gilchrist, Ruth Carter, Annie Jo Pritchett, Francis Frazier, Vera Nell Dobbs, Margaret Wiggonton, Doris Butler, Bobby Yates. Margaret Ford. Ara Smith, Joyce Vernon, Wil- lene Perkins, Wilma Allison, Jean Rice. First Row, left to right: Reba Nichols, Norman Moon, Jo-Anna Whitehead, Bonnie Addison. Second Row, left to right: Betty Alexander, Bobby Yates, London Price, Octavia Vice, Sue Ponder, Betty Abbott, Juanita Carnes. dural Clui First Row. left to right: Ida Jo Frix, Jimmie Nell Stowers, Lucy Elmore, Betty Joyce Gartman, Ann Wil- liams, Betty Yother, Mary Hayes, Louise Devine, Faye Kenner, Sara Currey, Peggy Sharpton. Second Row: Irene Teague, Mary Rogers, Frances Snow, Barbara Watson, Jean Rice, Sue McClain, Doris Bradford, Emma Lou Ingram, Peggy Payne. Edna Earle Cox, Dorothy Landers. Third Row, left to right: Jean Lyon, Ruth Kerr, Marlene Golden, Sue Noble, Joyce Stone, Jean Hall, Lynn Hopson, Morene Cannon, Bennie 0 Bryant, Sybil Boyd, Carol Chambers. Fourth Row, left to right: Joyce Woody, Martha Cherry, Jean Weatherbee, Carlyne Bolden, Gwendolyn Franklin, Mable Strahan, Jerry Smith, Bobby Medlock, Joyce Edwards, Willodean Dyer. Fifth Row, left to right: Faye Bridges, Betty Galloway, Sue Beshears, Louise Pope, Doris Benefield, La Verne Davis, Vernon Scruggs, Johnny Cox, Frances Laird, Betty Muskett. Sixth Row: Frances Majors, Mary Ann Pruett, Peggy Sue West, Betty Yarborough, Joann O'Dell, Frankie Nix, Jimmy Walker, Harold Marks, Lee Martin, Maxine McElroy ICle Clul First Row, left to right: Frances Henderson, Jane Harris, Ann Vickery, Gaynell Smith, Juanita Carter, Carolyn Gross, Ananell King, Marilyn Gross, Shirley Honey, Chickquita Vickery. Second Row: Jean Cox, Shirley Thompson, Nancy Reinhardt, Annette Dial, Louise Reid, Betty Fincher, Sara Reaves, Carolyn Payne, Maxine Bolding. Third Row: Shirley Meadows, Betty Wilson, Margaret Miller, Melba Williams, Gail Lipscomb, Mary Margaret Moody, Dorothy Johnson, Nelta Faulkner. Fourth Row: Doris Whittworth, Maggie Gentry, Yvonne Templeton, Shirley Strickland, Wynell Under- wood, Beatrice Putman, Delores Rickies, Martha Gargus. 7 J. W. Ball, Richard Brooks, Phillip Brasher, Joe Horton, Newell Gaither, Doris Butler, Kenneth Holland, Ronald Bell, Billy Riddlespurger, Jerry Camp, Raymond Lewiski, Bobby Ray Whitt, James Payne, Jack Rogers, Acton Moses, Rodney Woodruff, Howard Johnson, Tommy McElroy, Powers Roberts, Cecil Whit- ten. Bobby Clayton, Ray Johnson, Bobby Medlock, Bobby Faulkner, Margaret Butler, Carolyn Clark, Ben- ny Perkins, Lenord Bullocks. Not Pictured: Johnny Stephens, Jimmie McDaniel, Margarite Mewbourne, Buddy Martin, Eloise Stone, Dorothy West, Andy McElroy, Jerry Countryman, Ray Worley. £ ulr First Row, left to right: Jessie Van Gilchrist, Myron Noble, Geraldine Stewart, Joyce Taylor, Barbara Sharpton. Second Row, left to right: Barbara Smith, Betty Roberts, Juanita Carnes. Third Row, left to right: Doris Gray, Bessie Ballard, Louise Matthews. Fourth Row, left to right: Juanita Williams, Euverla Cherry, Betty Yother. Fifth Row, left to right: Sara Copeland, Lynn Hopson, Frankie Nix, Jane Harris. Sixth Row, left to right: Betty Barron, Geraldine Gibson, Miss Mildred Huguley. First Row. left to right: Troy Buchanan, Roy Buchanan, Jack Rogers, Robert Brewster, Joe Stone, Powers Roberts, Jerry Lambert. Second Row: Howard Esslmger, Johnny Cox, Harold Gross, Ben Perkins, Kenneth Holland, Bill Wiggonton. Third Row: Buddy Martin, Cecil Whitton, Andy McElroy First Row, left to right: Buddy Bradberry, Cecil Whitten, Jerry Lambert, Ben Perkins, Joe Horton, James Womack, Durwood Johns, Johnny Stephens Second Row: Powers Roberts, Roy Buchanan, Harold Gross. J. D Elrod, Robert Brewster, Troy Buchanan, Bill Tate, Bobby Dial, James Walker. Third Row: Joe Stone, Johnny Cox, Howard Johnson, James Conner, Willard Chambers, Buddy Mander- son, 0 Z Harris, Newell Gaither. Fourth Row: Harold Marks, Julian Martin, Harry Hicks, Milton Cornelius. Ray Gargus, Gerald Cloniger, Sam Jones, Raymond Lewiski, Dwight Mays. oS£ First Row. left to right: London Price, Joe Alexander. Norman Moon, Gordon Swanger, Harvey Peck, Robert Harris. Second Row: Earlene Nix, Hattie Wilburn, Joanna Whithead. Edwardine Parker, Bonnie Addison, Ara Smith, Glenda Easterwood, Reba Nichols. Third Row: Frances Snow, Kathryn Chambers, Sara Jones, Joan Smith, Faye Morgan, Sue Newton, Frances Laird. Betty Jane Galloway, Sara Curry, Mary A. Pruett, Juanita Carnes, Jane Logan, Helen Gilliland, Ruth Kerr. Fourth Row: Betty Alexander, Gaylie Steele, Ann Butler, Octavia Vice, Sue Ponder, Doris Bradford, Martha Gargus, Sue McClain, Bobbie Yates, Betty Abbott, Nell Jett. Not Pictured: Myrtle McCollum, Garvin Gowens, Hugh Robinson, Onzell Starnes, Nell Jett. First Row, left to right: Marcelene Holland, Gwendolyn Clayton, Jimmie Nell Stowers, Doris Gray, Mar- garet Cason, Carolyn Clark, Elna Culver. Second Row: Pat Buffington, Ann Fortson, Sara Lambert, Eleanor Cox, Imogene Robinson, Ann Williams, Joyce Gartman, Jessie Gilchrist, LaVerne Ellis. s .a First Row, left to right: Mary Ellen Pledger, Aleene Dobbs, Kenneth Ellis, Vera Nell Dobbs, Doris Moon, Helen Wnght, Mary Jo Stanfield, Louise Short, Wilma Allison. Second Row: Lorene Hoge, Elizabeth Thornton, Betty Nell Cryar, Janis Brothers, Sue Denny, Bobby Drisdell. Third Row: Sarah Copeland, Earl Eads, Louie Riley, J B Ramey, Thomas McRae, Douglas Easterwood, Bobby Drummonds, Mary Elizabeth Stewart, James Dial. Sue Walker. First Row, left to right: Sarah Copeland, Clara Graham, Betty Ann Bobo, Helen Wright, Jeanette Mash- burn, Billie Jean Burns, Doris Moon, Mary Ellen Pledger, Sue Denny, Mary Jo Stanfield. Second Row: James Dial, Bobby Driskell, Kenneth Ellis, Earl Eads, Douglas Easterwood, Thomas McRae, Louie Riley, Charles Abercrombie, Bobby Drummonds Third Row: Wilma Allison, Ruby Swafford, Frances Frazier, Sue Walker, Mary Elizabeth Stewart, Mary Faith McElroy, Vera Nell Dobbs, Juanita Griffin, Aleene Dobbs, Lorene Hoge, Margaret Wiggonton, Joyce Varnon, Louise Short, Clera Strickland, Betty Nell Cryar, Elizabeth Thornton, Annie Pritchett. First Row, left to right: Andy McElroy, Patricia Buffington, James Payne. Second Row: Gerald Cason, Gary Morgan, Barbara Smith. Jack Rogers, Jerry Countryman, Julian Martin First Row, left to right: Jean Hall, Betty Jane Galloway. Elizabeth Garry, Janelle Gilliland. Second Row: Carolyn Payne, Bennie Lou O'Bryant, Shirley Ware, Bobby Yates, Helen Gilliland, Frances Majors. Third Row: Sue Beshears, Delores Taylor, Faye Keener, Martha Cherry, Betty Wilson. First Row. left to right: Jo Crawford, Joyce Taylor, Myron Noble, Myra Blevins, Lorene Hoge, Sue Mc- Clain, Peggy Wyatt, Lucy Elmore. Second Row: Frances Snow. Louise Huddleston, Jane Logan. Betty Wall, Wynona Smith, Benny Jean Davis, Ara Smith. Third Row Francis Frazier, Carolyn Parris, Carolyn Clark, Joyce Gartman, Eleanor Cox, Jessie Gil- christ, Ann Williams. Fourth Row: Lynn Hopson, Barbara Smith. Betty Cn ar, Elame Woodward, Barbara Sharpton. Bessie Bal- First Row, left to right: Marlene Golden, Ida Jo Frix. John Ed Isabell, Buddy Martin, Virginia Martin, Jack Rogers, Jean Lyons, Tommy McElroy, Annette Gilliland, Betty Yarborough, Ramona Wells. Second Row: Robert Perry, Margaret Butler, Juanita Williams. Joyce Stone, Jean Hall, Pat Buffington Elizabeth Garry. Betty Roberts, Eloise Stone, LaVerne Davis, Betty Galloway, Herbert Frith, Shirley Har- per, Jimmie Nell Stowers, Sara Lambert, Willene Perkins, Barbara Wyatt Third Row. Myrtle McCollum, Margaret Ford, Betty Yother, Wynona Smith, Frances Snow, Acton Moses, Rodney Woodruff, Charles Williams, Glenda Easterwood, Faye Keener, Ann Vickery, Gwendolyn Franklin, Chiquita Vickery, Shirley Strickland, Shirley Lee, Thelma Hood, Evelyn Parker. k ?. Z7 Albert M Girten, Jr. Director Safety Driving Ann White Director Girls' Physical Education Allen Cleveland Faculty Advisor Rebel Review Mary Miller Choral Director 4SWZTZel FLUTE Hugh Epley OBOE Peggy Sharpton SAXOPHONE Patricia Buffington Jane Kerr Martha Turner Edith Satterfield Howard Entrekin CORNETS Ronald Brooks Norman Padgett Jerry Turner Jerry Countryman Gerald Wilson Bill Arrington Gwendolyn Clayton Ronald Bell Arthur Vaughn Gary Morgan Sara Jones Margaret Hood Marceline Holland PERCUSSION Jimmy McDaniel Billy Copeland James Dial James Payne Tommy McElroy Ronald Cargel Ralph Dyar Elaine Woodward HORNS Julian Martin Carolyn Clark Darlene Bell Kenneth Holland Margaret Cason CLARINETS LaVerne Ellis Doris Gray Eleanor Cox Sara Lambert Sara Chambers Bennie Jean Davis Geraldine Gibson Barbara Smith Bonnifaye Luther Imogene Roberson Elizabeth Garry Shirley Dial Peggy Dowdy Ann Fortson Elna Culver Myra Blevins Hoyt St. John Amos Underwood Rannelle Hemrick Peggy Byrum BASS CLARINET Andy McElroy TROMBONES Gerald Cason Harold Oakes Jack Rogers John Ed Isbell Billy Garret Loyd Roper Elmer Simpson BARITONES Kerns Johnson Donny Cornutt Honette Echols Gene Phillips BASSES Betty Roberts William O'Bryant Lamar Marbut Russel Marbut Elvis Naylor Wilburn Preston MAJORETTES Joyce Stone Sara Copeland Geraldine Stewart FLAGBEARERS Frankie Nix Betty Barron Juanita Williams Marching Band First Row, left to right: Judson Lunceford, Faculty Advisor; Bessie Ballard, Mary Elizabeth Stewart, Mary Hayes, Ara Smith. Second Row, left to right: Tommy McElroy, Raymond Lewiski, Barbara Smith, Jimmie Nell Stowers, Mary M Moody. Phillip Brasher Buddy Martin Business Manager Assistant Business Manager First Row, left to right : Leaalla Bowers, Faculty Advisor; J. B Ramey, Carolyn Clark, John Ed Isbell, Bobby Yates. Second Row, left to right: Patricia,Knighten, Lucy Elmore, Mary Sue McClain, Andy McElroy J %ai7cte7Xt72se, COMPLIMENTS O F THE VOGUE Ladies' Ready-To-Wear and Beauty Shop 109 WALL STREET ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA COMPLIMENTS Where A Ton Is A Ton PHONE 6-3912 Alabama City, Alabama COMPLIMENTS SENIORS DWIGHT MANUFACTURING COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OF THE GADSDEN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION Pollock Chevrolet Company 712 Forrest Avenue (Chevrolet) C S Garage 231-235 South Fourth Street (Oldsmobile) Mark Boman Motor Co. 142 E. Broad St. (Hudson) Gadsden Motor Co. 301 Chestnut St. (Desoto - Plymouth) Calloway Lincoln Mercury Co. 105 E. Broad St. (Lincoln - Mercury) Cargo Nash Motor Co. 808 E. 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LANFORD agent STANDARD OIL COMPANY PRODUCTS North 5th Street Phone 2500 THURMAN ACCESSORY Wall at Forrest Phone 4943 I Gadsden Sporting Goods 117 SOUTH FOURTH STREET WHERE SPORTSMEN MEET Athletic Goods-Fishing Tackle-Hunting Equipment-School Sweaters And Letters-Trophies In fact everything to meet the needs of the sportsminded public. IT PAYS TO PLAY BELL LUMBER SUPPLY CO. Wall Board and Paints — Roofings, Lime and Cement BUILDING MATERIALS and SUPPLIES Everything For The Construction of The Building HARDWARE, ELECTRICAL and PLUMBING SUPPLIES ALABAMA CITY, ALA. Phone 5757 200 Sansom and Sixth Sts. SUPERIOR MILK LOCALLY PRODUCED 930 2nd Avenue E. Gadsden, Ala. Compliments Of Witherspoon’s inc. (GADSDEN'S BIG TOWN AND COUNTRY STORE) THE FINEST IN FINE FURNITURE 217-225 South Fourth Street GADSDEN, ALABAMA COMPLIMENTS CROSSFIELD'S to the SENIORS Ice Cream from SUPREME ALLEN'S CREDIT 1 n CLOTHIERS QUALITY 117 Wall Street ALABAMA CITY, ALA. Compliments Of Sir, JAKE HAMILTON SMITH FLORIST FURNITURE CO. Phone 3272 — 2422 Cansler Ave. Ill Wall Street GADSDEN, ALABAMA ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA j 1 PHILCO AND UNIVERSAL APPLIANCES COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS WRENN'S ICE CREAM j ★ It Pays to Save at COMPANY Sandlin Furniture 1108 FORREST AVENUE Company GADSDEN, ALABAMA 401 6th St. - Phone 5383 ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA 1 1 i J HOSMER TRANSFER j T. D. HERNDON | | i and GROCERY CO. QUALITY FOODS STORAGE COMPANY t FOR THE PAST 37 YEARS | j Phone 3391 | STORE NO. 1 - A-Lake-Front Ave. j GADSDEN, ALABAMA STORE NO. 2. — Cor. 4th Sansom ' PORTRAITS - KODAK FINISHING CAMERAS - FILMS COMPLIMENTS OF COPYING - COMMERCIALS ALABAMA STUDIO BILBRO'S and PHOTO FINISHERS DRUG STORE 600 E. Railroad Ave. 6-2727 ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA Hallman Johnson — Owner-Manager 609 Forrest Ave. Alabama City COMPLIMENTS OF j j j COMPLIMENTS OF | GADSDEN Your JEWELRY LOAN I PITMAN THEATER Gadsden's Newest and Finest COMPANY Phone 6-6196 GADSDEN, ALABAMA Daily 11 A. M. — Sunday 1 P. M. RIGNEY TYPEWRITER CO. See JOE L. MOORE CO. USk for REAL ESTATE F. H. A. LOANS UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS G. 1. LOANS and INSURANCE ADDING MACHINES RENTALS 224 Chestnut St. 414 Chesnut Street P.O.Box 843 Dial 4114 GADSDEN, ALABAMA j Dial 2531 Gadsden, Ala. Compliments Of l WALL STREET Moon's Self-Service DRUG COMPANY Market ★ 407 FORREST AVENUE PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS Alabama City, Alabama Phone 6-3131 ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA CONGRATULATIONS to EMMA SANSOM Class of 1950 GADSDEN PRINTING CO. Northeast Alabama's Largest Printers 405 Kyle Avenue Alabama City, Alabama Compliments of C. F. CROSS Jewelers GADSDEN, ALABAMA DAVID'S “THE STORE FOR MEN BOYS CLOTHING - SHOES - HATS SPORTS WEAR - ACCESSORIES WORK CLOTHING We sell the better lines of branded mer- chandise that assures you Quality, Style and Price that are sure to please Phone 2634 Alabama City, Ala. C F. HOFFMAN SONS REGISTERED JEWELERS American Gem Society Jewelers to Emma Sansom 1950 Class GADSDEN, ALABAMA COMPLIMENTS OF GADSDEN LOAN AND INVESTMENT CO. J. R. McELROY, Mgr. Ill N. 4th Street GADSDEN, ALABAMA ETOWAH DISTRIBUTING CO. WHOLESALE SCHOOL SUPPLIES CANDIES NOTIONS BRETT BUTANE GAS COMPANY Appliances For All Types of Gas Phone 6-8686 119 East Broad St. GADSDEN, ALABAMA COMPLIMENTS of PEOPLES FURNITURE COMPANY EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME Canterberry Station Alabama City, Alabama Phone 5494 BE THRIFTY IN FIFTY McELROY DRUG COMPANY The Home of Fresh WHITMAN CANDIES and FROZEN COKES Mr. and Mrs. A. H. McElroy 401 Kyle Ave. Canterberry Phone 3636 -4 r WIGGINS SERVICE STATION SINCLAIR PRODUCTS 601 Forrest Avenue Phone 6-3337 COMPLIMENTS OF w . J . H I N S A N WHOLESALE CO. Phone 7323 or 7218 ATTALLA, ALABAMA COMPLIMENTS OF MR. and MRS. CHARLES MOODY PHILLIPS PRODUCE CO. FRESH FRUITS VEGETABLES THE YEAR ROUND Wholesale Only 401 4th St. Phone 6-3395 Alabama City, Ala. COMPLIMENTS OF MR. and MRS. GRADY CLARK COMPLIMENTS OF HOYT WIGGONGTON, JR. BEST WISHES SNOW JEWELERS Buy From Snow And Pay As You Go 683 East Broad Street . r ' YOUNG'S INCORPORATED . . MEN'S WEAR . . 538 Broad Street GADSDEN, ALABAMA SIBERT'S HARDWARE - SEEDS - FARM IMPLEMENTS 208 S. 4th Street Gadsden, Alabama Compliments Of L. A. BRASHER BUILDING CONTRACTOR Dial 6-7332 828 Elliott Ave. ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA Compliments of GUY CLEANING DEPENDABLE DRY CLEANING 6th Near Forrest — Phone 5923 Alabama City, Alabama Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Gifts, Silverware THE DIAMOND SHOP 517 BROAD STREET Dial 2595 Compliments Of CLARENCE R. HU.L REALTOR 434 Chestnut St. Dial 2711 DOMESTIC LAUNDRY and CLEANERS 943 Forrest Ave. Phone 5605 GADSDEN, ALABAMA Congratulations! Class of '50 IDEAL FINANCE COMPANY 505 6th Street Mrs. Monroe Smith, Manager ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA Congratulations! Class of '50 J. C. PENNEY CO., Inc. 513 Broad St. Gadsden, Ala. JERRY'S BARBECUE BEST SANDWICHES IN TOWN ★ Phone 9345 Fourth and Sansom Ave. ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA COMPLIMENTS OF WYNN CLEANERS Where Cleaning is an Art 318 Kyle Ave. Alabama City JIM JACK GULF SERVICE STATION Dial 9421 300 Forrest Ave. GADSDEN, ALABAMA Compliments Of BONHOLZER GROCERY CO. 343 2nd Street Alabama City, Alabama E. E. FORBES SONS PIANO COMPANY 438 Chestnut Street GADSDEN, ALABAMA Everything In Music COMPLIMENTS OF B ARTON' s 105 Wall Street ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA GADSDEN PLUMBING SUPPLY PLUMBING ★ HEATING Contracting and Repairing Phone 6-3388 — 233 East Broad St. W. A. HARDY, Owner Compliments Of CITY DRUG Phone 6-4631 101 WALL ST. ALABAMA CITY A Cordial Welcome Awaits You In Gadsden at its two modern FIREPROOF HOTELS HOTEL REICH HOTEL PRINTUP Direction of A. P. REICH FERNWOOD'S BLOSSOM SHOP Weddings and Corsages Our Specialty Flowers For All Occasions 1116 Forrest Ave. Phone 4161 Compliments Of JACK SAKS WOMEN'S and MISSES' APPAREL Gadsden, Alabama HOLT'S CAFE CANTERBERRY Meals and Sandwiches of All Kinds ICE CREAM and MALTED MILK 326 Kyle Avenue ROSS GRflMMNG ”¥©¥� Fri« dty S� o •' A FRIENDLY STORE THE ALABAMA NOVELTY HOUSE 206-A Wall Street CLOTHING ON CREDIT Easy Weekly Payments T THE HOME SHOULD COME FIRST GORDON ISBELL'S TARPLEY FLORAL CO. ] HOME FURNISHING COMPANY FLOWERS FOR EVERY OCCASION 210 Wall Street Reich Hotel Building ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA 123 So. 7th St. Phone 3881 Phone 2922 i i i JONES REALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Compliments Of A Real Estate, Mortgage Loan and Insurance i L A D ' N LASSIE Service FIRE CASUALTY INSURANCE Reich Hotel Building EXCLUSIVE CHILDREN'S WEAR 104 Wall St.-Phone 6-2316 125 So. 7th Street — Phone 6-3315 ALABAMA CITY GADSDEN, ALABAMA Compliments DOOLEY GRILL of 1330 Gadsden - Attalia Blv'd ALABAMA CITY INVESTMENT CO. Phone 9372 ALABAMA CITY'S OLDEST JEWELER A Sandwich At Its Best 107 Wall St. Dial 6-3515 Plenty Parking Space ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA Curb Service SPIELBERG CAMERA SHOP L A N D E ' S Gadsden's only YOUR FRIENDLY CREDIT STORE COMPLETE CAMERA SHOP 404 Wall Street Across from the Post Office on Sixth ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA Compliments Of GOLDBERG'S DEPARTMENT STORE Dial 6-5061 Wall Street Alabama City ] Compliments LOCAL UNION NO. 12 UNITED RUBBER WORKERS OF AMERICA, C. 1. O 200 Hoke Street EAST GADSDEN, ALABAMA MIDWAY SERVICE STATION PAN-AM PRODUCTS Uncle Doc Brown, Prop. ALABAMA TUSCALOOSA Compliments of MARVIN'S YOUR NUMBER ONE HARDWARE STORE 203 and 205 Wall Street ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA DAINTY BAKERY We Specialize In PARTY, WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY CAKES To Order CAKES, PIES, AND PASTRIES 201 Wall Street Dial 9307 J G FURNITURE COMPANY APPLIANCES-FURNITURE TRADE WITH THE BOYS 614 Forrest Ave. Phone 6-1881 ALABAMA CITY ABE GADDIS SERVICE STATION Corner Forrest and Wall St. Phone 9460 ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA Rebels Pair Up In Shoes at— VANCE'S VANCE SHOE CO. A. B. BOTTOMS, Mgr. L. S. BEAIRD, Owner — P 1 Z 1 T Z DEPARTMENT STORE 1 CLOTHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY SHOES, SHIRTS, DRESSES, HOSIERY Clothe Your Family at Your Store WE SELL THE BEST Dial 6-6494 ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA Compliments | ! i GADSDEN HARDWARE ; COMPANY GADSDEN, ALABAMA ! m Compliments of GADSDEN BUSINESS COLLEGE Dial 6-2863 COTNEY DAWSON Groceries 901 Elliott Ave. ALABAMA CITY, ALABAMA DUNCAN'S A STORE OF FASHION Headquarters for JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FASHIONS | GADSDEN, ALABAMA I Compliments GRAY'S GARAGE Phone 4726 310 Kyle Ave. Alabama City EMMA SANSOM SERVICE STATION CITIES SERVICE PRODUCTS SCHOOL SUPPLIES QUAKER STATE OILS 207 Kyle Ave. Alabama City Compliments of THE WASHETTE SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRY Washing and Drying 411 Kyle Ave. Phone 9388 Compliments Of ROGERS' STORE School Supplies — Gifts Phone 6-6776 — 103 So. 12th Street WEST GADSDEN, ALABAMA rrrr r . . . i BIRCH ANDERSON CO. ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Portables and Standard Machines HALLMARK(GREETING CARDS TO FIT ANY OCCASION 525 Broad Street GADSDEN, ALABAMA McNAIR DRUG CO. ON THE SQUARE Phone 2441 Alabama City, Ala. Alabama City's Complete Drug Store •S� —- — — — — —- — ■� — AIR-O-VENT Ventilated LIFETIME - METAL AWNINGS CUSTOM BUILT 7% to 17% COOLER TERRACE AWNINGS - CANOPIES STOWERS MFG. CO., Inc. For Information Write Box 116, Alabama City Dial 6-4484 226 Miller St. ALABAMA CITY STOWERS INSURANCE AND REALTY CO. REAL ESTATE - RENTALS - INSURANCE 107 Wall Street Dial 3854 Alabama City, Alabama Compliments Of CRANFORD GROCERY COMPANY PAUL CRANFORD, Owner 330 Kyle Ave. Canterberry Phone 2761 r- SOUTHERN HARDWARE CAPITOL COMPANY 202 Broad St. Gadsden, Ala. ★ ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW WE BRING THE GOOD ONES BACK Dial 6-5494 Compliments of MERITA BAKERY 1149 1 st Avenue Phone 5601 1 Compliments of s s s 4 SENIORS OF '50 s s Betty Yather f ( s ( 4 4 Faye Smith Billy Simpson Andy McElroy Vivian Stepleton 4 4 Ronald Bell i 4 Buddy Martin 4 Clifford Cline 1 Jeanette Mashburn 4 i Billy Riddlespurger 1 I Margaret Ford s Wynona Smith 1 i Marguarete Mewbourne i 4 Herbert Frith f ( I Phillip Brasher Eloise Stone 1 Roberta Cooper Maverene Gilliland j Bobby Ray Whitt ‘I. To You Who Have Made THE TALISMAN Of 1950 Possible: 4 4 4 4 4 4 The EDITOR and the ANNUAL STAFF desire to express their appreciation to all the persons responsible for making the 1950 yearbook possible. Extra special thanks go to: Mr. George Preiss of the Paragon Press, Mrs. Leaalla Bowers for her service as finan- cial advisor, Mrs. Robbins for the use of the home economics room, Mrs. Judson Lunceford for her most needed advice, Mr. E. O. Buffington, photographer, and to our principal, Mr. Briscoe, for his splendid co-operation and counsel. We sincerely want you students and teachers at Emma Sansom High School to enjoy this annual as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Students, we hope this issue of The Talisman brings you many happy memories. After you depart from the halls of Sansom High, may the turning of every page remind you of the many joys you have experienced, the fun you have had, the lessons you have learned, and the friendships you have made during your high Editor PememJten, PoAocpn � Pemesnltesi PoAo an � Pe+viembeA PaAocp+i loday we are printers of the yearbook of your school. Tomorrow as you seek your future in professions, industry and commerce we at Paragon hope to serve you with the essential Printing J and Lithography you will need in the pursuit of your career. Many of our best customers came to us through friendships formed around the annual planning table or from former grads like yourself who first saw our work in their annual. WUlt feed! Wuked, 0t)e Qaragon Qress; MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA '•;v.