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Yearbook Name
The Middlesaxon 1954
Location
Saluda, Virginia (Middlesex County, VA)
Additional Information
THE STUDENTS of
MIDDLESEX HIGH SCHOOL
Saluda, Virginia
Margaret Milby......................... Co-Editors
Ann Hite Owen
Gloria Cropper....................Business Manager
Mary Edna Glenn.............__ __.............Sponsor
The Senior Class and Annual Staff of 1954 present to you the
fifteenth volume of ‘‘The Middlesaxon," We have tried to portray
to you a clear and complete picture of life at Middlesex High School.
As you turn the pages of this the 1954 Middlesaxon, we hope that
you will live again the pleasant memories of this year.
Sponsored By
THE BANK OF MIDDLESEX
(Member of Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation)
Urbanna-Saluda, Virginia
coimnis
ADMINISTRATION
CLASSES
ORGANIZATIONS
SPORTS
FEATURES
ADVERTISEMENTS
Scenes ground
School
The camera caught Mr.
Major seated at his desk in
the office in the act of sign-
ing a letter. Note that
twinkle in his eye which is
so characteristic of him.
Mrs. Lewis is serving a
customer in the bookstore.
That hand which you see
through the window re-
ceiving change belongs to
some nameless individual.
Careful, sir, don't drop it.
Jane Brown had stopped
by the guidance office for a
chat with Mrs. Gray, our
counselor. “A secretarial
course at a good business
school would be a fine in-
vestment,” says Mrs. Gray
and she means it. See that
pencil e mphasizing the
point.
A few minutes to go and
the class bell will ring. Fay
and Margaret are having
combination trouble, but
that couple up the hall
seems to have forgotten
time completely.
Algebra class and Mr.
Mitchell. He has those
girls hard at work as usual.
X"Y=O is serious business
this morning.
Mrs. Gray is happy. Her
favorite subject, the life
and works of Geoffrey
Chaucer, is the topic for
discussion and she is pos-
itively beaming. It may be
fortunate, though, that we
get back view of these
members of English IV,
Richard looks interested,
but Charles better open
that notebook! !
In a few ni .utes all
these empty tables
will be filled with stu-
dents who are really
putting their minds on
their work. The lunch
hour is the favorite
period of the day for
many of us when we
can at last follow those
tempting aromas to
their source and pass
our plates up for a
serving. “Don't be so
slow, fellows; move
along, I m starving.
The ladies who make
the lunch period so
te mpting with their
good cooking relax
after the rush is over
and plan to eat in peace
and quiet. Mr. Bough-
ton seems to have
been slighted today, or
isn’t he hungry?
The shop class is
shown here in their
new quarters. It is
hard to believe that
this scene of busy ac-
tivity is in our lunch
room of last year. The
senior boys are really
working hard under
Mr. Baber's watchful
eye.
the
3:15--Forlorn and deserted stands the building after its lively in.nates are gone. The class-
° —»--------------------- The front door is
again present
room wing presents an orderly picture of even curtains and blank windows.
closed and quiet reigns everywhere. Tomorrow morning, however, it will
animated picture of
getting an education.
youth at its main business,
huh
ml
Zhe jilddlesaxon Staff
Co-Editors.......
Assistant Editor . . .
Business Manager . .
Sales Managers. . . .
Advertising Manager
Copy Editor ......
Photographic Editor.
Sports Editors . . . .
Sponsor . . . ......
. Ann Hite Owen
Margaret Milby
...... Jean Gill
. .Gloria Cropper
. Richard Shores
Robert Major
. . Sylvia Apsley
. .Sara Lee Selby
. . . . Ray Haynie
Charlotte Hogge
Fay Bray
. . . . Miss Glenn
1. Gloria checks to see if Sylvia’s receipts are accu-
rate .
2. Miss Glenn, Ann Hite Owen and Margaret Milby
make final plans for yearbook. Better watch care-
fully Jean! It’s up to you next year.
3. Robert counts the money and gives it to Richard,
who as usual, in the morning, writes the receipts.
4. Sara Lee, the efficient copy editor, is at her type-
writer. A big job but a big smile.
5. Ray takes a picture, but of whom?
6. Charlotte and Fay look well satisfied. Can it be
because they have a good score for the yearbook.
This Js
Our
School Board
Superintendent
Mr. William Horton; Mr. C. A. Taylor, Jr.,
Miss Latane Rice, Clerk; Supt. T. P. Har-
wood; Dr. John Fleet, Chairman.
Principal
Mr. Clarence E. Major
Stormont, Virginia
University of Richmond
Oxford University, B.A. and M.A.
iAnd faculty
Mrs. Katherine I. Bristow
Saluda, Virginia
A. B. Randolph Macon Woman's College
English, Sponsor of Debating Club
Mr. Frank H. Baber, Jr.
Saluda, Virginia
B. S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Agriculture, General Shop, Sponsor
of F. F. A. and K. V. G.
Mrs. May Jones Baker
Urbanna, Virginia
B. S. Madison Teachers College
Home Economics, Adviser of F. H. A.
Miss Bessie Mae Brown
Urbanna, Virginia
N. P. College of William and Mary; E. N.
Mary Washington College.; Seventh Grade
^02^^ ’
u') •'**' /a/‘ Miss Marjorie Lee Brown
a ‘ r Urbanna, Virginia
J' A. College of William and Mary
*' [' Physical Education, English, Latin, and
far > up U Shorthand, Sponsor of S.C.A. and
yj/ Student Council
) Mr. William John Davis
f' Saluda, Virginia
B. S. College of William and Mary
’hysical Education. General Science
Coach;Sponsor of Varsity Club,
and Safety Patrol
Miss Mildred Evans
Deltaville, Virginia
A. B. Lynchburg College
American Government, U. S. History
World History, and Civics
Miss Mary Edna Glenn
Hardyville, Virginia
B. S. Madison Teachers College
Business Math, Biology, Chemistry
General Math, Advisor of Yearbook,
Sponsor of Beta Club
Gray-
Mrs. Louise Eubank
Saluda, Virginia
A. B. Westhampton College
English, Guidance Counselor, Sponsor
of Mask and Wig, Senior Class
Mrs. Bettie Woodward James
Saluda, Virginia
A. B. College of William and Mary
A. B. Library Science, Librarian
Mr. David J. Kessler
Saluda, Virginia
Warsaw Conservatory, Poland; Moscow
Russfiaj Boston, Mass; Band Leader.
J (I .u Mrs. R viand Lewis
Mrs. Ryland Lewis
Urbanna, Virginia
Business Education
Secretary
rx t Miss Jeanne B. Mercer ex
Y' Rehoboth Church, Virginia (n_^
B. S. Longwood College
Bookkeeping, Typing, English
Sponsor of Cheerleaders, Coach
of Girls’ Basketball
Mr. Bernard Elwood Mitchell
Hardyville, Virginia
A. B. University of Richmond; M. A.
College of William and Mary; George
Washington University. General Math
Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Math,
and Trigonometry.
Mrs. Ruby Lee Norris
Topping, Virginia
B. S. Mary Washington College
College of William and Mary
General Science, English, French
Physical Education, Sponsor of Glee
Club
Home £ com antics
Department
Cooking can be fun, but we
wonder what kind of concoction
Sara Lee and Thelma are
stirring up now to bring such
beaming smiles. Charlotte
and Mrs. Baker appear to be
concentrating on their mixture
in a serious way.
Mrs. Gray measures Charles
for cap and gown.
Ju Appreciation
To Mrs. Louise Eubank Gray, the Senior Class dedicates this page of the Middleshxon
in appreciation of her unlimited patience and sympathetic understanding during the five
years of her leadership. None of our projects or problems have been either too large
or too small for her careful consideration. Her faithfulness, wisdom, and constraint
have served constantly as our guide posts.
By this gesture we express our gratitude for her unselfish devotion to us during our
entire career at Middlesex High School.
Senior Class
Officers
Sara Lee Selby
Charlotte Hogge
Ray Haynie
Sylvia Apsley
Thelma Jackson
Lois Powell
Jane Brown
President_________________............... Sylvia Apsley
Vice President _____________........... Ann Hite Owen
Recording Secretary _______...... Thelma Jackson
Corresponding Secretary _______......Lois Powell
Treasurer ..............................Randolph Rilee
Reporter .................................... Jane Brown
Historian .............................. Sara Lee Selby
Sponsored by:
R. B. Sears, Glenns, Virginia
Yellow Pine and Hardwood
Phone: Saluda 8-2010
Colors: Red and White
Flower: Red Rose
Motto
With confidence in our-
selves and faith in God
we will face the future
unafraid.
. Seniors
Club
3. 4;
Pro-
Mgr.
Fay McDonald Bray
Remilk, Virginia
Vocational
Varsity 3,4; K, V, G. 3,4; Football
Basketball 1,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; F. F. A
Reporter 4.
Jane Kilmer Brown
Urbanna', Virginia
Commercial
ranoatics Club 1; Science Club 1; Patrol
Softball 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Reporte
Saluda, Virginia
Commercial
F.H.A. 1,2; Handicraft Club 1; Patrol 3,4,
1st Lt. 4; Library Club 1; Student Council 3.
Sylvia Annette Apsley
Locust Hill, Virginia
Commercial
Student Council 1; Glee Club 1,2,4; 4-H Club
1; Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Vice
Pres. Photography Club 1; Corresponding
Secretary of Class 2; Patrol 2,3,2nd Lt. 3,
Secretary 3; Band 2; Basketball 2,4; Class
Vice Pres. 3; Beta Club 3,4; Cheerleader
3,4, Sec. 3,4; Class Pres. 4; S. C. A.
gram Chairman 4; Softball 1,2; Adv.
of Middlesaxon 4.
Gordon Fredrick Batley
Deltaville, Virginia
Academic
S. C. A. Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Athletic
1; Varsity Club 3,4; Football 3,4; Co-Cap-
tain 4; K. V. G. 2,3,4; Science Club 2,3;
Glee Club 4.
Rudolph Newell Benson, Jr.
Wake, Virginia
Vocational
Baseball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3; K. V.
G. 2,3,4.
K. V. G.
2,4; 4-H
A. Pres.
tion 4.
Charles Willard Carn
Churchview, Virginia
Vocational
Sec. of Class 1; Patrol 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4;
K- V. G_ 1,2,3,4, Crewleader 4; Athletic
Club 1; Handicraft Club 1,2; Photography
Club 1; Dramatics Club 2; Chorus 3; Var-
sity Club 2,3,4, Treas. 3; Football 1,2,3,4-
Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2.
Garland Elizabeth Clare
Wake, Virginia
Vocational
Handicraft Club 1; Glee Club 1,2; Library
Club 1; Patrol 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2,3,4, Re-
porter 4
James Tyler Crittenden.^
Amburg, Virginia
Vocational
2,3,4; Football 2,4; Varsity Club
Club 1; Class Reporter 1; F. F
3,4, Sentinel for F.F.A. Federa-
Gloria Dale Cropper
Regent, Virginia
Commercial
Glee Club 1,2, Pianist 2; Dramatics Club
1,2,3,4, Sec. 3, Vice Pres. 4; 4-H Club 1
Program Chairman 1; Treas. of Photog-
raphy Club 1; Corresponding Sec. of Class
1; Patrol 2,3, 2nd Lt. 3; Class Treas, 2-
Class Reporter 3; Beta Club 3,4, Reporter
4; Bus. Mgr. of Middlesaxon 4; Cheerleader
3,4; S. C. A. Safety Committee 4; Sec. of
Student Council of S. C. A. 4.
Marian Belle Evans
Revis, Virginia
Vocational
Dramatics Club 1; Handicraft Club l;Patrol
2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,4; Science Club 1.
Franklin Glendon Fetterolf
Syringa, Virginia
Vocational
K. V. G. 2,3,4, Groupleader 4; Handicraft
Club 1; Sports Club 1; F. F. A. 3; Varsity
Club 3,4; Football 3.
niors
'TV
Jeanette Suzanne Keely
Churchview, Virginia
Commercial
Glee Club 1,2; F. H. A. Club 1,2; Handi-
craft Club 1.
Ann Geneva Hogge
Samos, Virginia
Vocational
of Glee Club 2; Dramatics 2,3,4,
tg
Jane Kettring Ja
Deltaville, Vi
Vocatio
Glee Club 1,3; Patrol 3,4, Assistant Cap
tain 4; Dramatics Club 3J4.
Howard Raphael Haynie
Saluda, Virginia
J, j. Academic
Han dicraft Club 1; Photography Club 1,2;
®s Treas- 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Library Club
’ ®®eball 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 3; Var-
sity Club 3; Student Council 4; K. V. G. 4;
Photographic Editor of Middlesaxon 4.
Treas. < ' 2 _ £ 2 2 2
Sec. 4; Patrol 2,3,4, and 2nd Lt. 4; Class
Sec. 2; S. C. A. Girls’ Athletic Committee
Chairman 4; Cheerleading Squad Leader4.
Charlotte Ann Hogge
Warner, Virginia
Commercial
Science Club 1; Patrol 1,2,3,4; Class Sec.
1,3; Library Club 1; Dramatics Club 1;
Softball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 4; Beta Club
3,4; Student Council 2,4; Sports Editor of
Middlesaxon 4.
Thelma Virginia Jackson
Amburg, Virginia
Commercial
Patrol 1,2,3,4; Dramatics Club 3,4; Science
Club 1,2, Sec. 2; F. H. A. 2; Latin^Club 3;
Sec. of Class 4; <
Frances Virginia Milby
Locust Hill, Virginia
Vocational
Handicraft Club l;Dramatics Club4;Patrol
3,4; Sec. of F.H.A. Club 3; Science 3; Soft-
ball 1, Mgr. of Basketball 4.
' ■i .I^a'^gsTref Lucille Milby
Saluda, Virginia
Commercial
Class Pres. 1,3; Class Historian 2; Glee
Club P-ianist 1,3; S.C.A. and Student Council
Reporter 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1;
S. C. A. Publicity Committee Chairman 4;
Co-Editor of Middlesaxon 4; Dramatics
Club 4.
John Hinton Pitts III
Urbanna, Virginia
Vocational
K. V. G. 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4;
Band 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,
2,4, Mgr. 3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Dramatics
Club 1,2,3; Class Treas. 1; Chorus 3.
William Edward Norton, Jr.
Deltaville, Virginia
Vocational
Handicraft Club 2, Treas. 2; Sports Club
1; Art Club 1; Varsity Club 3,4; Baseball
3,4; Football 4; K. V. G. 2,3,4.
Robert William Major
Stormont, Virginia
Vocational
K. V.G. 2,3,4; Handicraft 1; F. F. A.. Club
3, Vice Pres. 3; Football 1; Basketball 1,
4; Sports Club 1; Assist. Sales Mgr. of
Middlesaxon 4; Varsity Club 4.
Z Ann Hite Owen
•f\ Saluda, Virginia
Academis
Glee Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1;
Dramatics Club 2,3, Reporter 3; Cheer-
leader 2,3,4, Reporter 3; Beta 3,4, Vice
Pres. 4; Latin Club 3,4; Reporter of Home-
room 1, Pres, of Class 2, Treas. of Class
3, Vice Pres, of Class 4, Asst. Editor of
Middlesaxon 3; Co-Editor of Middlesaxon
Richard James Shores
Urbanna, Virginia
Academic
Treas. of Homeroom 1, 2; Varsity Club 2.',
3,4; Vice Pres. 4;F, F. A. Club 3, Treas.
3; Football l,2,3,4;Co-Captain 3,4; Basket-
ball 1,2,3,4; Captain 3; Baseball 2,3,4;Sales
Mgr. of Middlesaxon 4;.K. V. G. 2,3,4; S.
C. A. Boys’ Athletic Committee Chairman
4.
Ruby Gertrude Sibley
Christ Church, Virginia
Vocational
Library Club 1; Photography Club 2; F. H.
A. Club 1,2,3, Vice Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Handi-
craft Club 1; Patrol 4; Glee Club 2.
Seniors
Lois Marguerite Powell
Churchview, Virginia
Commercial
Student Council 2; Science Club 1,2, Pres,
2; Dramatics Club 1; Beta Club 3,4; Treas.
4; Class Historian 2,3; Patrol 4; Corre-
sponding Sec. of Class 4.
Philip Randolph Rilee
Glenns, Virginia
Academic
Homeroom Class Pres. 1; Art Club 1;
Science Club 1,2; Photography Club Sec.
& Treas. 2; Student Council 3; Latin Club
3; Chorus 3; Beta Club 3,4, Pres. 4; Class
Treas. 4; S. C. A. Grounds Committee
Chairman 4; K. V. G. 4.
William Bolling Segar
Stormont, Virginia
Academic
Handicraft Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4; K. V. G.
3.4.
Sara Lee Selby
Hardyville, Virginia
Commercial
Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2; Dra-
matics Club 3,4, Reporter 4; Photography
Club 1,2; Beta Club 3,4, Sec. 4; Asst. Re-
porter of Homeroom 2; Corresponding Sec.
of Homeroom 3; Class Historian 4; Patrol
1,2,3; Asst. Librarian 1; S. C. A. Building
Com. Ch. 4; Copy Editor of Middlesaxon 4;
Library Club 1,2, Reporter 2.
Seniors s
Barbara Alice Walden
Deltaville, Virginia
Commercial
Dramatics Club 1; Handicraft Club l;Patrol
2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,4; Basketball 4.
“ Kathryn Page Ware
Jamaica, Virginia
Vocational
Handicraft Club 1; Patrol 3,4, 1st Lt. 3,
2nd Lt. 4; Vice Pres, of Class 1,2; Soft-
ball 1,4; Basketball 4.
Janet Barbara Tomlin 0 -j/T AZ 'W
Harmony Village, VirginisfV jJ j (Mj ffl
Vocational .jM) a/ ,Xj
Library Club 1; Photography Club jj; I
A. 2,3; Patrol 4; Dramatics Club 4; Science
Club 1.
Virginia Ruffin Trevilian
Urbanna, Virginia
Vocational
Dramatics Club l;Handicraft Club 1; Patrol
2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,4; Science Club 1;
Basketball 4.
Violet Nona Walden
Deltaville, Virginia
Commercial
Handicraft Club 1; F.H.A. 3; Library Club
2; Art Club Sec. 2; Patrol 4; Science Club
1; Basketball 4.
Charlotte Ann Williams
Jamaica, Virginia
Commercial
SquarkReporter 1; Homeroom Reporter 1;
Homeroom Reporter 1; Science Club 1,2,3,
Reporter 1,2, Sec. 3; F. H. A. 2, Reporter
2; Glee Club 1; Photography Club l,2;Patrol
1,2,3,4; Dramatics 4.
Pearl Louise Woolridge
Harmony Village, Virginia
Vocational
Handicraft Club 1; Glee Club 1,2; Library
Club 1; F. H. A. 2,3,4, Reporter 3; Patrol
3,4.
SUPERLATIVES
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Sponsored by:
L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY
Attleboro, Massachusetts
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Best, looking
• Kitty Wa-re
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Class Babies
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Class History
EIGHTH GRADE 1949-50
We the class of *54 entered Middlesex High School in 1949 with mixed
emotions. Some of us were excited and enthusiastic, some were a bit
timid and indifferent, while still others were just happy-go-lucky. But
all of us had the same dream--to be Seniors and march down the aisle to
the tune of Pomp and Circumstance.
Although we took very little partin the activities of school that year
with the help of Mrs. Gray and Miss Evans we were content with learning
how this business of high school life operated. Kathryn Ware and Sylvie
Apsley represented us in the May Court. The greatest event of that yeai
was our trip to Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg by bus. Aftei
that we settled down to exams and grades.
FRESHMEN 1950-51
Back we came in September to begin again the struggle to our much
coveted goal. We took a little more interest in extra-curricular activi-
ties this year, the most popular being Dramatics Club, Glee Club, and
Varsity.
Mrs. Gray and Miss Evans were once more our co-sponsors. Our
attendants in the May Court were Margaret Milby and Kathryn Ware.
Again we dreaded the last two weeks of the school year with its exams
and the final relief of reports that said we “passed.”
SOPHOMORES 1951-52
Here we were back to school for another step toward that Senior
“glory.” Our sponsor that year was Mrs. Gray. We put a great deal
more into school clubs that year. Cheerleading and Band joined our list
in popularity and our representatives became more active in the Student
Council. Our court attendants were Sylvia Apsley and Ann Hogge.
We couldn't possibly forget our class trip that year. We had planned
and dreamed of it for so long and then we finally got to Washington, all
in one group. That was a wonderful day even though we nursed blisters
for days afterward.
JUNIORS 1952-53
We began our junior year under the sponsorship of Mrs. Gray and
we began immediately to plan for the Junior-Senior Prom. InNovember
we sponsored the Talent Parade and in December the annual Beauty Con-
test to raise money for that purpose. The winner of the contest was one
of our own members, Kathryn Page Ware.
Our prom went off very nicley. The gym was decorated to represent
a summer garden by moonlight and to add to the fun and excitement we
decided to have a Prom Court. The queen of the court was Martha Ann
Revere and the maid of honor, Lorraine Price, both from the Senior Class.
Sylvia Apsley, Margaret Milby and Kathryn Ware were princesses from
the Junior Class. Everything after that was a blur of pencils, books, and
papers paving the way to examinations and report cards which would de-
termine whether we became Seniors or not. Most of us became Seniors.
Seniors!!
SENIORS 1953-54
There was our dream in reality and with a big extra ''gift'' tied in.
We were using our new building for the first time. We began our work
toward the preparation of The Middlesaxon immediately by sending out
the advertising staff and sales manager.
We have yet many things to expect and anticipate. Our Senior Play,
May Day, the prom, the Senior Banquet and then our dream come true,
graduation.
Although we looked forward to that day of graduation we will feel a
little sadat leaving high school and will always cherish the memories of
it throughout the years.
FRESHMEN OFFICERS: President - Marguerite Bryant; Vice Pres.
Kathryn Ware; Sec.-Charles Carneale; Treas.-Ray Haynie; Reporter-
James Crittenden; SCA Representatives-Sylvia Apsley and Peter Batley;
Historian-Lois Powell.
SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: President - Ann Owen; Vice Pres.-Kathryn
Ware; Recording Sec.-Ann Hogge; Corresponding Sec.-Sylvia Apsley;
Treas.-Gloria Cropper; Reporters-Virginia White and Sara Lee Selby;
Historian-Margaret Milby;SCARepresentatives-CharlotteHogge andLois
Powell.
JUNIOR OFFICERS:President-Margaret Milby; Vice Pres. Sylvia Apsley;
Recording Sec .-Charlotte Hogge; Corresponding Sec.-Sara Lee Selby;
Treas.-Ann Owen; Reporter-Gloria Cropper; Historian-Lois Powell;
SCA Representatives-Lillian Allen and Randolph Rilee.
SENIOR OFFICERS: President-Sylvia Apsley; Vice Pres.-Ann Owen;
RecordingSec.-Thelma Jackson;CorrespondingSec.-LoisPowell;Treas. -
Randolph Rilee; Reporter-Jane Brown; SCA Representatives Charlotte
Hogge and Ray Haynie; Historian-Sara Lee Selby.
This snapshot of Miss Mer-
cer's bookkeeping class found
everyone working like mad.
That’s the way it usually is too,
with these career girls? How
about it Claude ? ?
Commercial Department
No “hunt and peck"
system here.
Compliments of
E. M. FOLLIARD
General Insurance
Urbanna, Virginia
FOSTER, INC.
Department Store
Mathews, Virginia
Shorthand's queer hiero-
glyphics do not appear to be
troubling this class. Everyone
has a smile today.
Sponsored by :
DELTAVILLE SUPPLY COMPANY
Building Materials
of all kinds
Deltaville, Virginia
Phone 3522
Here we come ! The Juniors of 1954.
SB
Phyllis Ailsworth
Cresswell Blake
T. O. SALES
Quality Furniture
Maytag & Kelvinator
1 Block from Stop Light
West Point, Virginia
fora
&3BS
Left to right: Phyllis Ails-
worth, Treas.; Jane Johnston,
Pres.; Herman Menzer, Re-
porter; Sherman Pierce, Vice
Pres.; Sarie Keely, Secretary.
Standing:Douglas Wright, Rep.
Clayton Mathews, Hist. Jean
Gill, Hist. Agnes Foster, Rep.
Miss Brown, Sponsor.
“I'm Junior born,
I'm Junior bred
And when I die,
I'll be Junior dead.
So rah! rah! for Juniors, Juniors.
Rah! rah! for Juniors, Juniors --
Rah! rah! for Juniors, rah! rah! rah!”
Our first big activity of the year was the
annual Talent Show--and a smashing success it
was! Second, a Beauty Contest--- andwhat
beauty!?! Third came the Junior and Senior
Prom-----the best ever! After these three big
events, we ended the year looking forward to be-
coming Seniors in September.
juniors
Katherine Brown
Harold Carneal
Shirley Colley
Ann Daniel
Claude Daniel »
Garland Payne
Sherman Pierce
Joyce South
□Tames Healy
Mary Jackson
Jane Johnston
Sarie Keely
Glenn Mantel!
Not pictured:
Alvine Foster^
Jean Gill
Charles Hall
Lois Hall
Paul Harris
Kathleen Harrow
Clayton Matthews
Herman Menzer
Josephine Milby
Elvin Miller
Sidney Miller.
Jeannine Davis
Edward Fary
Agnes Foster
Peggy Games
Jeannett Garnett
Class Offieers
William Milby
Treasurer
Helen Hill
Representative
Ranny Ashburn
Reporter
Gail Taylor
Secretary
Representative
Alice Stout
President
Ranny Ashburn
Reporter
Jimmy Spring
Vice President
Miss Jeanne Mercer
Sponsor
Norton Food Company Inc.
Urbana, Virginia
Taylor Motor Company
Urbana, Virginia
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Anne Wake
Emma Ware
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Thelma Brown
Marian Creighton
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John Ferguson
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Harry Gilbert
Alvin Glasco
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James Haypie
Mabel Healy
Dorothy Hogge
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Patsy Hurley
Jackie James
Frances Landon
Jean Landon
Edith Linthicum
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Archie Miller
Becky Owen
Everette Payne
Robert Payne
Sarah Pierce
Charles Revere
Paulette Revere
Sam Richardson
Howard Roane
Rue Roberts
Julia Roy
Hildreth Segar
Barbara Sibley
Laura Sibley
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Barbara LeCompte
William LeCompte
Maxine Lewis
Gladys Hayden
Mary Jane Haynes
Arthur Jackson
Carlyle Keely
Judith Copper
Robert Dickerson
Franklin Didlake
Evelyn Lena Fears
Herbert Ailsworth
Edna Mae Brooks
Emily Brown
Hansel Brown
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Barbara Loving
Eugene Mason
Jimmie McMillion
Warren Milby
Richard Newman
Suzanne Northam
Jimmie Phillips
Shirley Powell
Leon Price
Frances Prince
Edwina Pruitt
Maurice Rankins
Hilda Walton
Hazel West
Alma Williams
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Ronnie Benson
Dorothy Bristow
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Mercer Major
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OFFICERS
Jean Gill
Vice President
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Reporter
Gordon Batley
Pre sident
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Secretary
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The Student Co-operative Association is the leading organization of the school. The S. C.
A’s membership consists of the entire student body.
This year the S. C. A. is functioning according to the revised constitution as drawn up in
1953.
On December 8 our school was host to the Rappahannock District S.C.A. Convention. The
theme, Developing Citizenship Through Our School, provoked enthusiastic discussion. The
meeting was a very gratifying success.
The Student Council appointed the standing committees for the year. These committees do
the work indicated by their names. On November 24 the social and recreation committee spon-
sored a school party honoring the football players. At this party the players were awarded
monograms for their outstanding work in football.
During the month of November we had an Americanism campaign. The American Legion
presented a very inspiring program after which the school was given a flag by the Legion.
At Thanksgiving the S. C. A. had a program on “Giving and What It Means." The Rev. C.
Furman Hall was our guest speaker. The students, as an out-growth of this program, contri-
buted a number of lovely baskets to be distributed to the needy families in our country.
In the future we are planning to have Trooper Skelton speak to us on safety and its impor-
tance. In this way, we hope to be able to save the lives of others.
Committee Chait men
Left to right: Margaret Milby, Pub-
licity; Ann Owen, Social and Recrea-
tional; Richard Shores, Boys’ Ath-
letic; Randolph Rilee, Grounds; Ann
Hogge, Girls’ Athletic; Sara Lee
Selby, Building; Garland Payne, Fi-
nance; Gloria Cropper, Safety; Jane
James, Health and Welfare; Jane
Johnston, Devotional; Sylvia Apsley,
Program.
First row: Miss Marjorie Lee Brown, Margaret Milby, Jean Gill,
Gordon Batley, Gloria Cropper, GarlandPayne, Mr. Major. Second
row: Patricia Daniel, Marge Bacon Folliard, Agnes Foster,
Charlotte Hogge, Billy Gemmill, William Wright, Ray Haynie, Sam
Davis, Dorothy Hogge, June Garrett, Helen Hill, Gail Taylor.
The Student Council, the governing body of the school, is composed of representatives from
each grade, with the officers of the S. C. A. serving as officers of the Council.
During the month of October the Council sponsored a magazine campaign. The school
reached its highest goal ever in this field due to the fine salesmanship of the entire student body.
James Haynie and Marian Creighton were the highest salesmen, selling as much as $170.00.
The profit was donated to the Athletic Association to purchase new football equipment.
In order to inform the new students of the school about the council and its activities, a new
amendment to the constitution was drawn up stating that the functions of the student council and
honor code be explained to all new students during the first six weeks of each school year. Later
it was presented to the student body and passed by a majority vote.
On December 22, the student council sponsored our annual Christmas party. Various forms
of entertainment preceded the distribution of gifts by Santa Claus. We closed the party with
refreshments.
During the coming semester we plan to have intramural games between physical education
classes to stimulate school spirit.
We also plan to sponsor a S. C. A. program on "Ethics;”. The purpose of this program is
to build up the integrity of the student body.
In order to have a good student council we must have the co-operation of all students and
must work together with one thought in mind--”TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOL.”
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First row, left to right: Janet Groom, Peggy Games. Second row: Paulette Revere, Patsy
Hurley, Dorothy Hogge, Phyllis Ailsworth, Betsy Menzer, Judy Blake, Ann Wake, Mabel Healy,
Dorothy Taylor, Ruth Jessie, Virginia Revere. Third row: James Haynie, Joyce Wilson, Rue
Roberts, Jamie Woodard, Leon Price, Charles Robins, Jimmy Mercer. Fourth row: Ethel Burton,
Jane Brown, Ann Worthington, Sec., Archie Miller, Larry Shores, Carlyle Keely. Fifth row:
Harold Carneale, Sherman Pierce, Treas. Wayne Beazley, Sam Davis, Everette Payne, Elvin
Miller, Charles Carneale, William Bristow. Sixth row: Billy Newbill, Thomas Stewart, Becky
Owen, Franklin Colley, James Pierce, Cresswell Blake, Pres. William Segar. Seventh row:
Bunky Benson, Robert Payne, Suzanne Northam, Sally Byrd Hall, Warren Milby, Aubrey Hall,
Charles Revere, Paul Harris, Vice Pres. Not pictured: Ann Hite Owen, Jack Pitts.
MIDDLESEX HIGH SCHOOL BAND
When school days rolled around last fall our band had the pleasure
of welcoming our new band instructor, Mr. David J. Kessler. We joined
forces immediately with some real practice to enable us to play at the
Tidewater County Fair at West Point on September 16. Again on Sep-
tember 18 many of our members participated in the Civil Air Patrol
concert. On September 23 we were happy to be invited to play at one of
the historical events of our county, the opening of Twigg Bridge. Other
activities this year have included marching in the Firemen's Parade at
iVest Point and playing for the SCA Convention. Our first real concert
of the year was presented Homecoming Day, November 30 before a large
audience. We proudly participated in another important event of our
school year on November 11, the raising of our new flag presented to
us by the American Legion. We are looking forward to many more
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OFFICERS
President, Sylvia Apsley
Vice President, Gloria Cropper
Secretary, Ann Hogge
Treasurer, Virginia Mills
Reporter, Sara Lee Selby
First row: left to right: Edwina Pruitt; Doris Burton; Evelyna Fears; Charlotte Williams;
Hildreth Segar; Dorothy Myers; Sara Lee Selby; Maxine Lewis; Edna Mae Brooks; Mary Jane
Haynes; Clara Colley; Julia Hall; Shirley Powell; Helen Lambeth. Second row: Alma Williams;
Mary Bentley; Mrs. Gray, Sponsor; Gladys Hayden; Gail Taylor; Helen Hill; Phyllis Ailsworth;
Ann Hogge; Margaret Milby; Thelma Jackson; Frances Milby. Third row; Maurice Rankins;
Mike Ailsworth; Clayton Mathews; Roy Taylor; Garland Payne; Sylvia Apsley; Gloria Cropper;
Herman; Menzer; Jane James; Aubrey Hall; Jimmy Phillips; Scott Tomlin; Janet Tomlin; Virginia
Revere; June Garrett; Irma Slaughter. Not pictured: Beckie Armstrong.
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Mask and Wig, the M. H. S. Dramatics Club now in its eighth year, has a membership of
fifty including students from the eighth through the twelfth grades.
The first major activity of the year was the Pageant of the Nativity, presented on December
22nd with Charlotte Williams in the role of Mary, Billy Norton as Joseph, and Gloria Cropper
as the Angel. Other members of the club appeared as shepherds, wisemen, or in other roles..
“Sugar and Spice," a one-act play by Ryerson and Clements, is our entry for the annual
Play Festival this year.
In April the club will present an evening of one-act plays which will include “The Moon
Keeps Shining” and “Sugar and Spice."
A silver pin is awarded annually to the best actress and the best actor of the year selected
by vote of the club. A similar award goes to the student who has made the greatest contribution
to the success of the production exclusive of acting.
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Coach Davies, Paul Harris; William Douglas Wright, Treas.; Garland Payne; Franklin Fetterolf;
Richard Shores, Vice Pres.; Robert Major; Charles Carneale; Billy Norton; Fay Bray; Gordon
Batley, Pres.; Jimmy Spring; William Milby, Secretary; Charles Revere; Eugene Mason. Not
pictured: James Crittenden, Jack Pitts, Bunky Benson, Glenn Mantell, Sherman Pierce, Sam
Richardson.
OFFICERS
President. . . . .Randolph Rilee
Vice President. . . . Ann Owen
Secretary . . . .Sara Lee Selby
Treasurer............Lois Powell
Reporter......Gloria Cropper
Members: Randolph Rilee,
Ann Owen, Sara Lee Selby,
Charlotte Hogge,Gloria Crop-
per, Sylvia Apsley, Lois Po-
well, Gordon Batley.
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These are the hard-working members of our Glee Club. They have successfully completed
two big assignments, (1) a part in the homecoming concert and (2) music for the Christmas
pageant. They expect to sing for commencement. The fine spirit of cooperation and unity which
has characterized this club is the secret of the harmony they have achieved not only in their
music but in their club.
First row, left to right: Miss Mercer, Pianist, Edith Linthicum, Alma Williams, Shirley Powell,
Jean Landon, Gloria Wilson, Thelma Brown, Marian Creighton, Helen Lamberth, Helen Hill,
(Pres.) Shirley Colley, Frances Prince, Mrs. Norris, Sponsor. Second row: Virginia Trevilian ,
Christine Pate, Josephine Milby, Sylvia Apsley, Mary Edith Bentley,.Sara Lee Selby, Rebecca
Garnett, Jean Rector, Edwina Pruitt, Hazel West, Lottie Williams. Third row: James Healy,
David Walden, Elvin Miller, Arthur Jackson, Aubrey Hall, Jackie James, Marian Evans, Katherine
Brown, Jeanette Garnett, Laura Sibley, Jeannine Davis. Fourth row: Garland Payne, Herman
Menzer, Clayton Matthews, Gordon Batley, Mike Ailsworth, Claude Daniel, Leonard Benson,
(Librarian). Not pictured: Glenn Mantell, Frances Landon, Jean Dunlevy.
SAFETY PATROL
First row, left to right: Jane James, Asst. Captain;
Douglas Wright, Captain. Second row: Josephine Mil-
by, Virginia Trevilian, Marian Evans, Charlotte
Williams, Ann Daniel, Garland Clare, Pearl Woolridge,
Jeannine Davis, Sherman Pierce, Third row: Janet
Tomlin, Frances Milby, Shirley Colly, Betty Greggs,
Thelma Jackson, Sarah Pierce, Dorothy Hogge, Lois
Powell, Charlotte Hogge, 1st Lt. Billy Gemmill, Mr.
Davis, Sponsor. Fourth row: Ann Hogge, 2nd Lt,
Kathryn Ware, 2nd Lt. Virginia Abbott, Barbara
Walden, Lillian Allen, 1st Lt, Violet Walden, Ruby
Sibley. Fifth row: Elvin Miller, Eugene Mason, Homer
Eutsler, Lade He Robins, Claude Daniel, Warren Milby,
Harold Carneal, Jeannette Garnett.
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First row, left to right: Cresswell Blake, Sec; James Healy, Vice Pres; James Crittenden,
President; Edward Fary, Sec; Charles Hall, Treas. Second row: Archie Miller, Sydney Miller,
Howard Tomlin, Hugh Soles, Lloyd Ware, Mr. Baber.
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First row: Betty Greggs, Treas; Ruby Sibley, Pres.; Sarah Pierce, Sec.; Shirley Hubbard, Vice
Pres.; Mrs. Baker, Adviser; Garland Clare, Reporter; Pearl Woolridge, Jeannette Soles, His-
torian; Virginia Abbott, Social Leader; Ethel Burton, Parliamentarian.
First row: Mercer Major, Sec; Sally Byrd Hall, Vice Pres.; Robert Dickerson, Pres.; Hansel
Brown, Program Chairman. Second row: Billy Williams, Patricia Daniel; Margie B. Folliard,
Jimmie Phillips, Asst. Sec.; Scott Tomlin; Collin Brown; Franklin Colley; Vernon Williams.
Third row: Benny Slaughter; Elizabeth Keely; Ronald Benson; Elizabeth Bristow; Nancy Garnett;
Patsy Palmer; Mr. DeBusk, Sponsor; Edward Soles.
OFFICERS
George W. Dean
State Forester
Charlottesville
S. M. Straight
District Forester
Tappahannock
F. Roy Smith
District Fire Chief
Ray Hendricks
Service Forester
Urbanna
Roger A. Callis
Chief Forest Warden
Frank H. Baber
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Hugh Soles, Mr. Baber, Jimmy Spring,Webster Brooke,
Howard Tomlin, Billy Norton, Franklin Headley, Sid-
ney Miller, Richard Shores, David Walden, Fay Bray,
Eugene Mason, Charles Hall, Franklin Fetterolf,
Homer Eutsler, Wayne Beasley, Charles Carneale,
Wilmer Soles, Bryant Wilson, Robert Major, Elvin
Miller, Dickie Newman, William Lecompte, Sherman
Peirce, Harold Carneale, James Healy, William Mil-
by, Edward Fary, Garland Payne, Ranny Ashburn,
Cresswell Blake, Mr. Smith, Claude Daniel, James
Crittenden, Paul Harris, Mr. Callis, Douglas Wright,
Lade lie Robins.
Crew Leaders and Assistants
Saluda District--Robert Major--Paul Harris
Jamaica District--Charles Carneale--Sherman Pierce
Pinetop District-Franklin Fetterolf-Jimmy Spring
Although the group has not been very active this year, they stand ready to combat all fires
which might be harmful to Virginia’s forests. They have taken as their watchword, “An ounce
of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
library Club
Jane Johnston, President
Becky Owen, Vice Pres.
Pat Hurley, Sec. & Treas.
Doris Burton
Ethel Burton
Franklin Colley
Judy Copper
Robert Dickerson
Gladys Hayden
Mabie Healy
William Lecompte
Maxine Lewis
Betsy Menzer
Virginia Lee Mills
Jimmy McMillion
Suzanne Northam
Paulette Revere
Irma Ray Slaughter
Ann Worthington
Library Assistants
Katherine and Jackie are
busy filing cards while
Patsy, Virginia, and Re-
becca discuss plans for
bulletin board display .Ethel
Marie with the assistant,
Dorothy King, is checking
in books. Jane, the typist
is cataloging while Maxine ,
Doris, and Mrs. James are
looking up references.
Our librarian, Mrs. James,
is ready for business.
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FOOTBALL
Our M. H. S. football team converted from six
man to regulation eleven man football. We opened our
season with Christ Church school on October 2.
This game was played at a standstill until the
thirdquarter when QuarterbackRichardShores passed
to Halfback Gordon Ba tie y in the end zone for six points.
We lostour next two games with King William and
West Point but got back into the winning column by de-
feating Pleasant Hill High School 18-7.
Our Homecoming Day game was a success in that
we defeated Tappahannock 21-0.
We completed our season with a loss to the district
Champions at New Kent. The first Quarter of this
game was played in New Kent territory. We lost the
ball on 4th down with inches to go for the T. D.
New Kent overpowered us with a 45 man squadas
compared to our 13 and the final score was New Kent
28 - Middlesex High School - 0.
Seasons Record - 3 wins - 3 losses.
Coach Davies and his Co-captains, Richard
Shores and Gordon Batley, are looking at the
Plans for the next big game.
Richard Shores
Quarterback
Billy Norton
Right Guard
Fay Bray
Right Halfback
William Milby
Left Guard
Garland Payne
Center
Charles Carneale Gordon Batley James Crittenden Paul Harris Jimmy Spring
Right End Left Tackle Right Tackle Fullback Left Tackle
Front: Richard Shores, Gordon Batley. Second row: William Milby, Billy Norton, Garland Payne ,
Fay Bray, Billy Gemmill, Jimmy Spring, Herbert Ailsworth, Charles Revere. Third row: Eugene
Mason,Douglas Wright, James Crittenden,Paul Harris,Larry Shores, Warren Milby, William LeCompte,
Charles Carmeal, William Davies, Coach. Not pictured: Glenn Mantell, left end; Leonard Benson.
Starting Line-up
Line: Charles Carneal, James Crittenden, Billy Norton, Garland Payne, William Milby, Jimmy Sprl
Billy Gemmill (sub.) Back: Fay Bray, Richard Shores, Paul Harris, Gordon Batley.
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HOME
Homecoming Day, the first one of its
kind ever to be held in the county, was ob-
served at Middlesex High School on Novem-
ber 13. The program of events for the
day began with a football game against
Tappahannock, the first to be played on
our newly constructed field. Between
halves Captain Gordon Batley, grimy from
his quota of touchdowns, placed the crown
upon the head of Kathryn Ware, naming her
Miss Middlesex, Homecoming Queen. The
queen and the attendants, Sylvia Apsley,
Phyllis Ailsworth, and Jean Gill, remained
in state to applaud the victory of our team
upon the gridiron field.
COMING
Dinner was servedin the shining, new
cafeteria from 5:30 to 7:30. This attracted
an overflow crowd. Graduates of the first
high schools in the county were among
those present. Miss Bessie Mae Brown,
who holds the record in length of service
among the present teachers, presided as
mistress of ceremonies, recognizing many
in the audience who had contributed to the
county school system.
A program in the auditorium followed,
featuring a one-act play put on by the
seventh grade and a band concert directed
by Mr. David Kessler, band instructor.
The climax of the day came with the
Homecoming Dance in the gym; to the
strains of Frank Longino’s orchestra a
crowd danced until midnight under the
colorful autumn streamers that festoned
the ceiling.
CHRISTMAS
OBSERVANCE
Christmas observance at M. H. S. has become a tradition.
First there is the Pageant of the Nativity in the auditorium
with its age-old story and coveted roles of Mary, Joseph
and the Angel. This is followed by the S. C. A. party in
the gym with the Christmas tree and the distribution of
gifts by Santa. Here we see (1) a candid shot of Gloria in
the dressing room having wing trouble, (2) the manger
scene, (3) the Wisemen before Herod, (4) the grand finale,
(5) presentation of Mr. Major's gift by Santa (Mr. Baber,
in case you don’t recognize him), (6), (7), other party
scenes.
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Radio, Television and
Home Appliances
Phone 3571
Deltaville Virginia
THE VALUE SHOP, INC.
West Point’s Oldest
Department Store
Phone 174
Air Conditioned
West Point Virginia
W. A. GAULT
Good Things To Eat
Sundial Shoes For All
Deltaville Virginia
HARRIS-BRENAMAN
FLOWERS SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
COMPANY, INC.
Manufacturers and Distributors
School, Church and Public
Seating Furniture
Lawrenceville Virginia
Richmond Virginia
Incorporated
Athletic Supplies
Sporting Goods
717 East Grace St.
Dial 2-4797
Richmond Virginia
CHARLIE "THE BARBER”
Established 1879
G. A. KELLY
Watchmaker - Jeweler
CHARLIE H. CLARKE, JR.
Open 8 A. M. Close 8 P. M.
Main at Seventh
West Point Virginia
Exclusive Dealer for
Gibson Guitar
West Point
Virginia
CENTERVILLE GARAGE
A. L. Walker, Manager
Tires, Tubes, Batteries, Repairs
Genuine Ford
and
Chevrolet Parts
Phone 5-2373
Shackelfords Virginia
TALLEY FURNITURE STORE
Home Furnishings
Duo-Therm Stoves
Radio and Electrical Appliances
Phone 223
West Point
Virginia
Established 1876
R. S. BRISTOW & SON, INC.
Home of Good Goods
Compliments of
MERCER & FAULKNER
FUNERAL HOME
Sacred in every Trust
Urbanna Virginia
Urbanna
Virginia
MIDDLESEX ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY CO., INC.
Incorporated
Westinghouse Appliances
Television and Radio
Phone 83136
Urbanna Virginia
Compliments of
GARLAND ROBINS
Deltaville Virginia
THE PARK PLACE DINER
Home Cooked Food
Open 6:30 A. M. to 11:00 P. M.
Tues. Thru Sat.
Sun. 8:00 A. M. to 11 P. M.
Urbanna Virginia
T. R. CARNEAL
MEATS, GROCERIES, AND
VEGETABLES
ESSO GAS AND OIL
Phone: 8-2672
Urbanna Virginia
Compliments of
J. D. SMITH & COMPANY
Phone 8-2171
Saluda Virginia
MIDDLESEX BUILDING COMPANY SUPPLY
J. B. Baker
Saluda Virginia
URBANNA DEPARTMENT STORE
Furniture - Clothing
Philco
Electrical Appliances
Phone 8-3833
JOHN W. GUTHRIE
Staple and Fancy
Groceries
Choice Meats and
Vegetables
West Point Virginia
THE NORTHERN NECK CREAMERY
Incorporated
DISTRIBUTORS OF FARMERS CREAMERY DAIRY PRODUCTS
Warsaw Virginia
DAVIS' ESSO SERVICE
Perry Davis, Prop.
Compliments of
SIBLEY'S HARDWARE
Phone 8-3637
Urbanna Virginia
Locust Hill Virginia
HALL MOTOR COMPANY
DODGE AND PLYMOUTH
Sales and Service
24 Hr. Wrecking Service
Phone: Saluda 8-2411
NU-WAY MARKET
Self Service
Meats - Groceries
A. G. Bridger
Phone 3972
Danville Virginia
THE SOUTHSIDE SENTINEL
Home Paper of Middlesex
and King and Queen Counties
for 50 years.
Phone 8-2791
Urbanna Virginia
MIDDLESEX HIGH SCHOOL
Caps and Gowns
furnished by
Collegiate Cap and Gown Co.
Virginia Representative
James L. Deck
300 M
300 E. Main St.
Richmond Virginia
BROOKES PONTIAC
Sales - Service
/ Firestone Tires - Lombard Chain Saws Phone 397
West Point Virginia
FOR THE BEST In modern farm equipment See your friendly Ferguson dealer Sales, Service and General Repair
FARM AND HOME SERVICE, INC.
Robert L. Bristow, Manager Phone: Saluda 8-3557 Warner Virginia
VIRGINIA TOURS
Luxury Travel at Economy Rates Ideal for School Classes
FUN EDUCATIONAL ECONOMICAL
Richmond Phone 7-6234 Virginia
A.L. BURTON'S GARAGE
Cities Service Gas and Oil
GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING
Acetylene and Electric Welding
Complete Stock of Accessories, Tires, Batteries,
Fan Belts, Etc.
Phone: 8-2047
Glenns Virginia
As we come to the last page in our yearbook and look back over the experiences
which we have had in editing it, we realize how much we have depended upon others
in its preparation. First of all, our sincere thanks go to Miss Mary Edna Glenn, our
adviser, who has worked with us tirelessly and whose advice and encouragement have
been invaluable. We appreciate also Mr. Major’s ready help, his friendly interest,
and unfailing cooperation and Mrs. Gray's willingness to lend a hand whenever we
called upon her. To Mr. Earl Agee go special thanks, for he has been especially
generous with his time taking pictures on many occasions when we called upon him.
To all of these people we wish to give a final wave of farewell as we depart and say
again, “Thanks, thanks for everything."