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

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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

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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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ast Will and Testament... . We, the Senior Class of ‘Thomas Dale High School, in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-five, pause to reflect for a few moments ere we step out into the cruel, cold, hard world to face Life with all its successes and vicissitudes. In considera- tion of the unlimited kindness bestowed upon us by the Faculty during our sojourn of four years here, we do hereby make, exe- cute, and publish this, our Last Will and ‘Testament: ARTICLE I. SEGLION a | Oe yee ee tie, Greene, our amiable superintendent, we will a set of good-looking teachers to succeed those who are leaving to answer the call of Hy- men—male teachers if at all possible, please! SEcTION 2. ‘To our faithful principal, Mr. Thompson, we will two things: (1) A clock and bell system that will never get out of order; (2) Deep gratitude and ap- preciation for all that he has done and is doing for us. ARTICLE II. SECTION 1. To Miss Sanford, who is always “‘on the go,’ ’ we will a pre-war rubber-tired tricycle to be at her disposal, when she has to be three places at one time in order that she may attend her duties more quickly and with less fatigue. SECTION 2. ‘To Miss Williams, who has just about “all the patience in the world,” we will an attentive senior geometry class which is always fully equipped with compasses, protractors, rulers, and pencils so that she may keep some of her patience to use on her grandchildren. SECTION 3. ‘To Miss Park, we will an army jeep equipped with a handsome sergeant, as driver, to swish her back and forth from school to Colonial Heights. SecTION 4. ‘To Mrs. Grizzle, we will an autogyro in order that she may fly to Italy on week-ends to check up on her husband—and the Italian girls. SECTION 5. “To Miss Hudson, we will the fulfillment of her dream to own a helicopter. SECTION 6. ‘To Mrs. Fulmer, we will a new commercial teacher whom she can tease as much about “married life’ as she did Mrs. Hunt. SECTION 7. ‘To the new member of our faculty, Mrs. Crump, we will English “The RETe Cor.