Thomas Dale High School - Reflector Yearbook (Chester, VA)

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(lass Prophecy... All the world is tense, for today is one of the greatest in the history of te radio! Many, many years have passed Whe since, as a famous commentator, I de- parted to that famous territory, that model country of Chester in search of my fellow graduates of the class of 45. Having compiled all the infor- mation gathered, into a detailed re- port, I am ready to broadcast the world-important facts to the anxious universe. Quiet! They’re on the air! Ladies and gentlemen: ‘This is your correspondent, Frances Goodson, brought to you by the firm of Sinclair and Williams, makers of “Shino,” that sen- sational new hair bleach. Flash! The magnificent cine ma production, “Chester—Then and Now,” has been released by Director Joe Potts. ‘The star, Jo Hawkins, has been asked to be present at the premier which is to be held at the Royal Palace in Chester proper. The affair will be of great social interest to everyone because of the many celebrities who are to be present. The Duke and Duchess of Benseley Village (Duke Putney and the former Countess Laine) will be present along with Janice Swallow, mayor of Centralia, and Mary Lou Sibley-ski, the famous ballerina. Social highlights of the week: Debutante Betty Worden will make her debut in Chester in the home of her sister, Baroness Teresa Worden, the former actress. The invitations will be exclusive ones, printed by the Royal Printing Company headed by Mabel Eckard. The gowns of the deb and her attendants will be de- signed by Grace Foster and the food will be prepared by Marie Wilbourne and her Deluxe Dinner Planners. Flash! Architect James Scott announced today the unveiling of a monument, sculptured by himself and dedicated to none other than—himself. Also, through the exertion of some of his valuable energy, Cecil Goolsby has just completed the architectural plans for the new wing to be built on the Royal Palace by Richard McKay and Billy Hendricks, talented contractors, Mary Tait and Doris Gleason have been appointed by Prince Frank Perkinson and Prince Adolph Prochazka to draw the royal pin-ups. I am sure that their work will be appreciated by all! Flash! The new song-writing team of Charlotte Martin and Gloria Merritt is casting an operetta of which the male lead has been given to baritone Jerry “We Re ector.

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showing under the direction of one of our faculty members, Miss Hudson, who so kindly agreed to help organize and coach the team. We waited anxiously for the summer months to pass that we might return to ‘Thomas Dale as “dignified” Seniors. Our class had greatly reduced in size for we now had slightly less than sixty pupils. In our four years of high school we have found that over fifty per cent of our classmates» have left us for we began our Freshman Class with over one hundred and fifty members. We were happy to learn that we would have a full time boys’ and girls’ ath- letic program with inter-scholastsic competition. We had a very successful foot- ball season with four wins, one tie, and three losses. Both boys’ and girls’ basket- ball teams also emerged successful with the best showings in many years. We are truly grateful to Mr. Bergen who acted as boys’ coach and Miss Hudson who worked with the girls. Our first semester as Seniors passed quickly with Miss Williams and Miss San- ford as sponsors. In February we began plans for producing our Senior Play. Miss Sanford directed our play, ‘““The Charm School,” which consisted of the fol- Jowing cast: Frank Perkinson, Beverly Wilson, Earl Motto, Reid Putney, Ean: Dean, Betty Goodloe, Josephine Hawkins, Betty Laine, ‘Teresa Worden, Eloise Martin, Mary Tait, Frances Goodson and Betty Worden. A stage committee under the supervision of Mr. Perdue remodeled our set which was handed down by the class of 1944. The production was a great success from all standpoints. The publication of our yearbook “the Reflector’ was upon us now and we immediately set to work securing ads from both firms and individuals to help finance our book. We came forth with a sum exceeding our quota by far. The two leading solicitors of ads for the “Reflector” were Elma Keil and Nancy Par- nell. Miss Williams appointed Mary Lou Sibley as Editor-in-chief and Virginia Carr as Business Manager of our book. The work on our annual was now pro- gressing rapidly and with the help of our faculty advisors, Miss Williams and Mr. ‘Thompson, our yearbook was sent to press in March. We received the finished copy in May. Now as the hour that we will receive our diplomas approaches, we feel deep- ly grateful for all that our school, teachers, classmates, and friends have given us, and yet we feel a sense of loneliness and grief as we depart from Thomas Dale. We know that many of us will never meet again. Some of us will enter the armed services of our country, others colleges and trade establishments, and still others will go into the business world. May we cherish the many happy memories of all we have experienced in our high school years. FARE MOWLO: “She Reflector

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Wadkins. The show opens next week in Sarah Ketcham’s “Bijou Theater” on Broadway. Good luck! Flash! Our laurels go today to Hazel Nixon, author of that new sensational book of poetry. Literary critic, Jennie Snowden, was right in her prediction of the success of this book. Flash! Gertrude Huff, Chester’s candidate for Royal Office, announced as her campaign manager, politician Earl Motto, and, as her advertising agent, Bes- sie Hynst. Her opponent, Joyce Smith, will be supported by Nancy Nunnally, the noted newspaper woman. ‘The candidates will deliver their campaign speeches at the Royal Palace in Chester next week. Supreme Court Judge, Bev Wilson, will introduce the two ladies to their audiences. On the Latin American Question— Eloise Martin and Ada Markham have set up offices in Chester’s Pan-American Building to give information to those dark-eyed Latins who seem to find American customs so-0-0-o perplexing! Nice work—huh, girls? Flash! ‘“The Royal Chester News” formerly edited by Virginia Shelton will be taken over by my friend and rival columnist, Dorothy Truby. Virginia and Eloise Langster are going to publish a book of recipes, products of their own culinary genius. ‘These will be a great help to up-and-coming housewives all over the world. Flash! Virginia Anne Carr was appointed Royal Empress of ‘Tapania, Ches- ter’s most newly acquired territory, which was ceded to Chester because of the daring air attack made by Lt. Col. Alvin Burton, air ace. As her aide, Empress Carr will have Sue Hopkins, Chester’s former Ambassador to Spain. At this time may I give thanks to Thelma Fouts and Joyce Flagler, hostesses on the Hopewell-Chester Rocketship Lines, for their assistance in getting my pas- sage on the special ship which was originally designed by Nancy Parnell to trans- port opera star Katherine Eley. I especially enjoyed the ride as my pilot was Irmalee Flippin, the famous aviatrix. Flash! At the recent Chester Derby Races, the horse from the stables of Bertha Boswell, famous sportswoman, won all three runs. This is just as E. C. Dean, the noted sports critic, had predicted. Also, on the sports front, the undefeated basketball team of the Chester Athletic University, coached by Fred Holloway, will be honored by a parade and banquet at the Royal Palace in Chester. The celebrity, Betty Goodloe, famous all over the continent for her skill in portraying native interpretive dances, will entertain with Elma Keil and her magic accordion. The comic side of the pro- gram will be provided by Jean Carwile and Jean Dance, official court jesters. My time is up, so that’s all for now. Don’t forget to listen to Marguerite Bennett and her all-girl orchestra which will feature the music of the brilliant, young pianist-composer Jeanette Gillespie. FRANCES GOODSON. “Whe RerTe flector