Selma High School - Senoca Yearbook (Selma, NC)

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Lil T WILL il ll 'Ill 'LIME 'I' We,the Senior Class of '52, as we reach the crossroads of life, wish to bequeath the following to the pupils left behind: First, we the Seniors leave to the Juniors our first place in the lunch line and our seats in classroom and chapel May they absorb enough Senior dignity to fill these places with sincere and grateful hearts. To the Sophomores and Freshmen, we leave anything that the Juniors don't happen to want. Last, but certainly not least, to our beloved principal and teachers, we leave our sincere blessings and best wishes. May they never forget us, for we will never forget their careful guidance and leadership. I I Lillie Fay Poole, do will and bequeath my ability to bop to Linda Rollins. l, W. A, Parrish, do will and bequeath my quietness to Vernon Sullivan. In Eva Sue Massey, do will and bequeath my excess weight to Georgia Tuck, since she has none of her own. I, I-lubert Gene Cooper, do will and bequeath my artistic ability to Billy Corbett, who can't draw a straight line , I, Frances Deans, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with people, especially boys, to Shir- ley Batten. l , Lib Woodall, do will and bequeath my personality to anybody who'll take it. l, Mary Lib Mitchell, do will and bequeath my ability to be a pest to Helen McKell and Evelyn Ivey. I, Virgil Rae Wilkins, do will and bequeath the following to Miss Etheridge: First, my multicolored beard that she adores so much, and second, all my troubles- -knowing that she has none. I, Shirley Brown, do will and bequeath my Johnstonian Selma I-ligh Notes to anybody who is nosey enough to write them. I I I I l, White. Shirley Crabtree, do will and bequeath my ability to speak French fluently to Mack Peedin. Eugene Thornton, do will and bequeath my wit to Jeane Branch, since she sure could use it. Pat Fail, do will and bequeath my courtesy to Joyce Stone. Milton Capps, Jr, do will and bequeath my ability to dance to Wilbur Bailey. Catherine Phillips do will and bequeath my natural curly hair to Grace Johnson. Walter Landis Stanfield, do will and bequeath my curly hair to Junior Debnam, Billy Wall, do will and bequeath my laziness to Jimmy Bailey, since he is so smart on class. Lois Ann Barnes, do will and bequeath my ability to get a man to Frances Hatcher. Gracie Erleen McDuffie, do will and bequeath my ability to drive and my long hair to Shirley I, Peggy Stone, do will and bequeath my position as cheerleader to anyone crazy enough to sprain an ankle for it.

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PIIIIPIIEIIY Relaxing in my penthouse apartment after a hard day at the office, I glanced through the New York Times to see if I could find out who won the National Beauty Contest, Joann Pulley or Elizabeth Woodall, This column is written by Shirley Brown, the society editor for the paper She also has the lonely hearts column, I can't understand why she hasn't answered my letter, Before I could read the results of the beauty contest, I was startled to see the pictures of Shirley Crabtree and Coy Morgan co-starring in The Great Lovers My, I thought to myself, I knew them in the good ole' days, and I can't afford to miss it, I rang for a taxi and put on my kiss-proof lipstick, because Virgil Wilkins, the elevator boy, is read- ing Romeo and Julietf' Stepping out to the street, Stephen Brannan, my taxi driver, was there wait- ing for me, , Upon arriving, I saw Sue Massey, Gracie McDuffie, Lillie Faye Poole, and Jean I-Ienry waiting for anybody to take them to the premiere. And who other should be selling tickets than Catherine Phillips and LaVerne I-linton, They told me that they took in at least a thousand dollars a night Of course, it is necessary to take in that much money to keep Albert Wesley Brown, the Producer, in spending money. Glacing in his office, I saw three secretaries, Frances Edwards, Patricia Fail, and Edna Earle Wall, It takes three to keep up with his women and money. Going on through the lobby, I was not surprised to find Walter Stanfield in the lounge sleeping his cares away. Occasionally he drowns his sorrows since he lost his job as postman. Since the crowd was hurrying in, I decided to be ushered in before the theatre was filled. I-landing my ticket to Billy Wall, chief usher, I was escorted down the aisle, and who other should I get a seat beside than Frances Deans and Mary Elizabeth Mitchell Frances' love affairs seemed to be the main topic of conversation during the entire play. The play was remarkably good, and I went backstage during intermission to congratulate everybody. On my way, I was practically knocked down by Eugene Thornton, the star comedian of the in-between- act performances. Going backstage, I found W, A. Parrish, the electrician, very excited because Jimmy Barbee had blown a fuse. The lighting effects were a little off, but Jimmy declares he didn't go to sleep. I-low could he with Peggy Stone somewhere in the audience, The scenery and artistic work was beauti- fully done by I-lubert Cooper and I-larvey Earle Edwards, While talking with Bobby Broadwell, the direc- tor, I found that he was very proud of his cast and also his newly grown beard. I-Ie finally got his wish, a beard and an electric razor. Since Helen Jernigan had given the signal for the music to begin, I hurried back to the auditorium, I was ushered to my seat by Eardith Jones. No sooner had I gotten seated, than about a dozen people wanted to get by After the children had stepped on and over my toes, I recognized their parents to beg Lois Ann Barnes lStrickIandI and her husband, and Nancy I-latcher lCarterl and her husband, After much confusion they all got seated. Waiting for the play to begin, I was completely showered with popcorn. Turning around, I saw Lou Nell Parrot's fl-linnantl and Sarah Faye Rittenburgs iRoseI two little boys playing horse-shoe with the feather on my hat, The second act was equally as good as the first. AI Jolson, none other than that famous celebrity, Milton Capps, rang the curtains down by singing You Made Me Love You. Stopping in the lounge to call a taxi, I noticed that something was missing---Stanfield, I-Iere he comes with his face all smiles and a broom in each hand, Upon questioning him, I found that he had secured a job-head janitor. I hurried out since my cab was waiting for me Faye Peedin Coy Morgan

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I, Frances Edwards, do will and bequeath my excess weight and height to Georgia Tuck, I, Albert Wesley Brown, Jr., do will and bequeath my ability to drive to Rudolph Creech. I Nancy Carter, do will and bequeath my natural curly hair to Geraldine Thornton. I, I-lelen Jernigan, do will and bequeath the annual bank account to the Senoca Statt ot '53, and also a box ot aspirins. I, I-larvey Edwards, do will and bequeath my art ability to Ivlozelle Emery. I, Jean I-lenry, do will and bequeath my excess height to Joyce Stone since she towers above every- body else in the Junior Class. I, Faye Peedin, do will and bequeath my ability to play the Methodist pipe organ to Georgia Tuck, I, Lou Nell Parrott, do will and bequeath my quiet ways to Shelby Jones. I Eardith Jones, do will and bequeath my friendliness to Ruben I-lam. i I, Edna Earle Wall, do bequeath to Erances Hughes my ability to get a man since she can't seem to get one ot her own-she can'tl I, Bobby Broadwell, do hereby bequeath one box ot Cal-IXO4 to the editor ot next year's Senoca in hopes that this analgesic will relieve to a small extent, the headaches this poor soul is bound to incur, The cream ot the Senior class, Shasta Ivlorgan, Rock Barbee, Walter Stantield, and Bobby Broadwell, do will and bequeath our ability to sell annual advertisements to any Juniors who are big enough liars to till our shoes. I-lereby, I, Laverne I-linton, do will and bequeath my ability to take dictation in shorthand to Eloise Gordon, ' N ll. g -271,9 ...Thai rzlllllfm -75222251 xlfflfff