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THE POINTER
Friday, January 24, 1941
THE POINTER
HIGH POINT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High Point, N. C.
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STAFF
Editor-in-Chief
Managing Editor
Bill Currie
..John Haworth
Associate Editors: Lois Welborn, Helen Pierce, Betty Jean
Bales, Estelle Leyton.
Sports Editors Fate Sasser
Associate Sports Editor Thelma Weekly
Feature Writer Thomas Henderson
Exchange Editor Mary Ann Coe
Asst. Exchange Editor Carolyn Jones
Copyholder Maurine Sykes
Proofreader Kathy Meredith
Business Manager Allen Hayes
Assistants: Anna Lou Doctor, John Haworth, J. R. Harrison, Lois
Welborn, Helen, Pierce, Joyce Tuttle
Circulation Manager Betty Jean Bales
Assistant Wayne Cagle
REPORTERS
All members of the Journalism Staff
Faculty Adviser Eloise Best
Beatin’ It Out with Bennett
So that he can do a little rug
cutting late at night without wak
ing the neighbors, Benny Goodman
has had a roon
sound proofed ir
his New York
apartment . . . .
Goodman’s re
cording of “Tak
ing a Chance on
Love” is plenty
good. ... It is rumored that Tom
my Dorsey will soon form a sec
ond song-publishing company. He
now owns the Sun Music Company
. . . Paul Whiteman’s new book,
‘‘How to Be a Bandleader,” should
be a “must” for bandleader as
pirants. Mickey Rooney received
the first copy. . . . Kenny Baker’s
warbling of “You Walk By” is
mighty fine. . . . One hundred hit
records have been contributed to
the Bundles for Britain organiza
tion by Sammy Kaye and Bea
Wain. No doubt they will be used
to enliven the gloomy atmosphere
of London’t air-raid shelters. . . .
Jimmy Dorsey’s band boasts thir
teen dogs — and that’s no insinu
ation, either. . . . Just as a bride
throws her bouquet to the brides
maids, Gene Krupa tosses his drum
sticks to the dancers when he gets
through with his music playing
every night, and there’s always a
wild scramble. . . . Speaking of
sticks and stuff, I have heard that
the baton that Jimmie Lunceford
uses measures at least 40 inches.
. . . Duke Ellington’s ‘‘I Never Felt
This Way Before” on the Victor la
bel is definitely “recordmended”....
Ethel Merman’s recording of “Pan
ama Hattie” is a killer Eve
ryone should like Ella Logan’s
singing of ‘‘The Curse of an Ach
ing Heart” Charlie Barnet,
who has been p-f-f-ting with the
musician’s union, has agreed to for
get and forgive-. Maybe his recent
marriage to his vocalist, Harriet
Clarke, had something to do with
the change Well
S’long
Personality Parade
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1941
NOBODY LOVES A NAGGER
There’s something radically wrong with the person who
finds fault all the time.
There are several things that would cause a person to
be a perpetual nagger. They could be home conditions. This
could be helped by cooperation of the person’s teacher. A
teacher can help a student many times if he would but stop
to help him.
Helpful criticism is just as necessary as helpful praise
—but no more so. This is something very seldom seen in a
class room. If more of the pupils would be cooperative to
ward such naggers, there would be fewer.
Students, when you see someone in a blue mood, try kind
words. This will do a lot of good toward decreasing the per
centage of naggers in our midst.
T. H.
Jan. 24—Play Greensboro
There
Jan 26—Orchestra Concert
Jan. 28—Play Charlotte, There
Jan. 31—Play Gr’nsboro, Here
Feb. 4—Play R. J. Reynolds
There
Feb. 7—Play Charlotte, Here
Feb. 7—Pointer comes out
SIDELINE HIGHLIGHTS
Exchange Desk
Goldsboro High school will soon
have a “Little Theatre”, as the
Goldmaskers Club, made up of the
dramatic classes, is turning one of
the school rooms into one. Using
the money made from different
shows or plays the classes have
sponsored, the Club is constructing
a small stage and some of the stu
dents are making the curtains and
backdrop.
—Goldsboro Hi News
Goldsboro, N. C;
DON’T DO THAT, DON'T
“Don’t, do, do, do, don’t do this, do that, don’t don’t, do”
—this rings in the ears of students of some schools but here
at HPHS a few simple regulations presented courteously to
the students are the only restrictions placed upon us. This
is because the faculty has put its trust in our having too
much self-respect and respect for the honor of our school to
act other than as gentlemen and ladies should. It’s up to
us to live up to this trust and prove to them that no regu
lations at all are needed. Some of us have been striving to
get honor study halls but not until we reach the place where
we can conduct ourselves according to the principles of eti
quette and decency will we succeed.
Let’s have those study halls at least by next year, for
all of us are capable of behaving, and as soon as we prove
ourselves dependable in this respect we will get the study
halls. H. P.
SHORT EDITORIALS
How much of your life do you throw away each day?
Remember, wasted minutes can never be retrieved at any
price.
One should be careful in the choice of his friends, his
reading matter, and the movies he sees, because these things
play an important part in the development of his character.
What is your attitude toward studying? Some seem to
consider it a torture inflicted by cruel teachers for the pur
pose of watching their helpless victims squirm; others look
upon it as a stepping stone to the things life has in store for
them.
Are you a good citizen at school? If so, then you are
not among the students who congregate in towers on the
second and third floors in the mornings before school opens.
M. S.
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Phone 4511 Jacobs Avenue
Here we are at the basketball
game. And as we look around
we see many lonely looking boys.
There are Jack Rochelle, Grady
Goldston, and Horace Haworth;
and there are Fate Sasser and
John Haworth on their job of
keeping score for the POINTER.
Here come Arnold Koonce,
George White, and one of the Jar
rell twins. It seems the boys come
to the game and find their girl
friends, after the girl friends have
payed to get in. (Good way to save
money, boys.)
Piled high with mikes and stuff
is James Terry. If' it were not
for James, what would this school
do?
Betty Dean Knox, Ditty Wil
liams and Jerry Hedrick are now
entering the door. They are fol
lowed by Herb Speas and Abie
Short. (By the way, has Abie
found a new girl, meaning Ditty?)
Bobby Lindsay, Nancy Bennett,
Wink Wall, Margurite Murray,
Pinky Voorhees and Meredith
Slane are coming in. Bobby is
wearing some cute fur mittens.
Now we .see that Goldston has
moved over to Nancy Bennett, and
Arnold Koonce is closing in on
Wink Wall. Arlene Hedrick just
entered and is making her way to
George White.
Here comes the editor of the
POINTER, Bill Currie, ready for
a hot story for the ENTERPRISE.
James Hayworth seems to be
quite interested in some pictures.
By his laugh we know they must
be good.
Katherine Cross, Mary Jo Wil
son, Ruth Culler, and Ruby Park
er brought the players toward
them as they entered. As Ruth
passed by, a crowd yelled, “Hol
brook.” Wonder why?
Mr. K. Smith has at last found
his pal Mr. S Smith.
A cute twosome, head . cheer
leader, Gloria Ilderton and little
Jimmie Smith.
Behind them are Clark Wilson
and Willie Lugeni, another of our
cheerleaders.
There are Betty Jean Bales,
Mary Lou Bennett, Peggy Teague,
Virginia Hurt, and Miriam McCall.
Mr. Sam Smith looks as if he is
having a good time up there in the
balcony talking to all his little
admirers. Are you telling them
how you became a success, Mr.
Smith ?
Over there are Mr. Carroll, Miss
Lindsay, Miss A Mendenhall, and
Miss Stallings.
Mr. Whitley’s young daughter,
Irene, is one of the team’s sup
porters. She’s powerful cute—if
any of you boys feel like waiting.
What—the game’s over? And
we won. So if you enjoyed these
side glances, let us know and we
will give you more.
DIXIE
Hot Shoppe
Good Eats—That’s All
779 North Main Street
Polytechnic Preparatory Country
Day School has been doing a fine
piece of work in the Aid-For Bri
tain Campaign. They have secured
?130 and they are hoping for some
contribution of old guns, binocu
lars, rewolvers, etc.
—The Polygon
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Barber to customers: Say, do
you Want your hair cut, or just the
oil changed?
—The Marshall Mirror
Lewisburg, Tennessee
MISTRESS: “ . . And what’s your
baby’s name, Hannah?”
COLORED MAID: “Hallud, ma’am
We done named him from the
Bible.”
MISPRESS: “Hullud? I never
heard that before.”
COLORED MAID: “Oh, yes’m.
Ain’t you nevah read, ‘Hullud be
thy name’?”
—Tech Life
Washington, D. C.
BOOK'REVIEWIND
Even the most educated reader
he can compre-
hend with little
effort — a book
that appeals to
him, not because
;;:^of literary value,
but because' of
literary value,
but because the
-oj: rjBq:; itjo^s
■ijJBOq SI so:;^!
warming and entertaining.
Such a book is The Fair Adven
ture by Elabeth Jenet Gra,y
Written for younger people, as so
many of this author’s books are,
the novel reveals an understand
ing for young people, which is
found in few books. Page McNeil,
the youngest of a large family
and the heroine of The Fair Ad
venture will instantly win the af
fection of the reader, who will re
lieve her experiences in hs iimag-
ination.
Otis Chapman seems to be doing
all right with Dot Hackney ....
We wonder why Alice Rae Turner
made such a hit with Norbert
Switek .... It so happens that
“Pat” Snow has finally found him
self a beautiful, beautiful blond,
from Trinity by way of Archdale.
(Phew!)
SNOOPER SCOOPS
Hey Cutey! (meaning Juanita
Lee) Wayne Hoover says you have
my name on your notebook. Is
this so? Don’t believe nothing he
tells you about me. He’s a big liar
anyhow.
James Hayworth
SNOOPER SCOOPS
It seems that the old romance
between Bales and Preston has
finally been renewed—with the re
port that the basketball star has
used his rain-check .... All are
wondering what happened to the
D. L. Barker, Mary Edith Ferree
romance. Maybe, that explains
why Sara Cox is called the “Ro
mance Buster” (We liked the pic
ture D. L. gave you, Sara.)
SNOOPER SCOOPS
Seems that the initials J. F., in
last issue were thought to mean
Jane Ferree, but it’s Janet Frid-
dle who’s stuck on Darrell “Haiti”
Welborn. (Prom Jane Ferree’s at
titude we think she is, too!) ....
What’s this about the love affair
in home room 303—the way Willie
L. looks at Dot? It seems as if
Cupid “Yokum” is shooting a few
darts.
SNOOPER SCOOPS
Watch out, “Speedy”—that cute
junior, Bobby Lindsay is really
“that way” about you .... It
seems that Nancy Bennett, that
little red head, has got her eyes
set on Jim Hayworth.
SNOOPER SCOOPS
Louis, if you don’t get out of
the “dog house”—the girls are
gonna think you’re a little shy . . .
We’re all beginning to believe that
Jack and “Yokum” are really get
ting serious—What about Satur
day night—remember—huh ? Yokum
what did Bobby L’s. Ouija Board
say? .... Come on, Betty Jean,
believe Blimp—he’s truthful.
SNOOPER SCOOPS
What we want to know is what
has happened to Grady and
“Teeny”—wonder what he meant-
when he said, “I got a letter from
Mull today”? .... These two
cute seniors, Garnett P. and Bill
B. really get around .... We won
der what Paul’s last name is—the
guy that Marie Spencer is nuts
about ?
P. S. Miss McClure, what’s this
we hear?
SNOOPER SCOOPS
And who was that Clark Wilson
dated Sunday night?—It couldn’t
have been Dale Furr, could it,
Clarkie ?
Jo, what is this we hear about
you and Blimp ? It couldn’t be true
could it?
Haiti certainly is- faithful, isn’t
he Jerry? He’ll be sorry when base
ball season gets. here.
Peggy and Scooter seem to be
doing okay—Everyone’s wondering
where Wade Hampton got all his
new clothes
TO SPEEDY
There is a young fellow named
Reid
Who is known through the school
for his speed.
Though just a bit shy
He’s an all right guy.
‘‘To play a straight game,” is his
creed.
After dialing 4388, you’ll find
yourself speaking to that darling
senior, Peggy
Teague. Now
don’t everybody
run and phone at
once. First, let
me tell you all
about her.
She’s five feet
four inches tall
weighs a hundred
pounds. Peggy has beautiful
blond hair and brown eyes. Her
personality is tops—very sweet.
She spends most "of her time danc
ing, which she loves to do and
realy can.
Peggy is a member of the Na
tional Honor Society and Beta
Club.
Being too busy and popular to
think about the future, she has
no definite plans as yet.
At any rate,Scooter thinks she s
0. K.—need I say more
Poor Mrs. Flagler nearly has
to pull her son, Fred, out of bed
every morning. This sophomore
likes sleep and eats better than
anything else. It’s a wonder he
isn’t fat, but he isn’t; in fact he’s
built very nicely.
Our drummer-
boy is interested
in all sports—es
pecially fishing
hunting. As a
minor hobby,
Freddie goes in
for photography.
His romantic
life, which in
cludes a certain
eludes a certain little miss (D. H.-
is very interesting ! ! ! !
He enjoys listening to popular
music. His favorite tune is Artie
Shaw’s “Frenesi.’
“Doctor Flagler, call surgery
,” sounds natural, doesen’t it
It will after Fred graduates from
the University of Virginia with
a medical degree.
school for four years. He has
taught in Meek
lenberg county,
Kernersville, and
Chape Hill. His
likes are: Well
mannered people
in all walks of
life; Sidney La-
ni e r ’ s poetry
Paul Cevannne’s
paintings; raw oysters; second-
He dislikes hand book stores, and
the idea that he may learn to
play a decent hand of bridge —
someday. He dislikes housepaint-
ers—especially Hitler; wagons pro
vided with escalators; and ban
quets. His favorite dish is Italian
broiled chicken with boiled whole
onions and brussels sprouts.
His ffavorite sport is fresh wa
ter fishing, and if he doesn’t
catch anything, he can blame it
on the red, (his favorite color)
outfit.
Mr. Gibson received his educa
tion at Kernersvile high school
and the University of North
Carolina, where he recceived his
A. B. and M. A. degrees. He also
atte.nded he Art Students’ Lea
gue of New York.
Mr. Edward H. Gibson, III,
teacher of American history and
government, has been at the .high
“Beautiful, beautiful . brown
eyes”, is an apt description of
those glamorous orbs of Dina Tay
lor. You can look for her at a ham
burger stand, for
hamburgers are
tops with her.
She is also very
fond of ice cream
and who isn’t?
Can you imag
ine! Her favorite
subject is geome
try, the subject
most students detest.
Dina takes an active part in
the Girl Reserves and Cheer Lead
ers Club. She is secretary and
treasure of the Junior Class.
iThe collection of odd souvenirs
and stamps is her hobby, which
we must say is a nice one.
Judy Garland and Mickey Roon
ey she thinks are the ideal movie
stars.
Beau Brummel Says
By J. R. Harrison'
■ - I I I I III • .1 »
Pity the life of a fashion writer
when he has only enough space to
write a short story, but here I
go.
Wonder why everyone is going
crazy plaid shirts and loud socks
to match? Could it be that you
want your 0. and 0. to make sure
to see you?
Pale-toned cotton jackets with
drawerstrings at waist to prevent
cold air from entering and to give
a snug appearance are in style
now, boys. Drapes, in case you
are wondering, are, too, very pop
ular. Another clever detail is the
new sleeves fastened with two
adjustable buttons.
Light weight fabrics with fly
cut fronts are becoming increas
ingly popular. Tapered sleeves,
peaked lapels, printed silk muf
flers, capeskin and pigskin
gloves, and striped odds and ends
are forever yours to wear.
Flash!—Read!—“New storm-
wind utility jacket with disap
pearing hood latest thing in boys
fashions. Wool socks, lisle hose,
and interwoven loud socks featur
ed.”
And now, good news—stripes,
checks, mingles, and solids are
also steadily popular. The new
swagger reversible coats are new,
too, in style.
Cuff pins are in style now, so
polish them and make ’em shine,
says Beau Brummell.
SOCIETY NOTES
All the girls are thinking about their new spring clothes. We found so many cute things to report to
you, but we just can’t put all of them down. This week we will take the new coats, dresses, sweaters, and
shoes, for they are the most important items on our list.
Sweaters are so comfortable,
and they’re the very thing that
the girls love.
Harllee’s have
just lots of them,
and we all like to
shop there, too.
You are sure
when you buy
these sweaters
that they will look like new af
ter they are cleaned. So, if you
fail to buy at least two we’re bad
guessers.
Pay a little more for your shoes
and get more mileage from them.
If you buy your shoes from the
Quality Shoe Store, you will agree
with us. We all know, of course,
that shoes which
are made hurried
ly wear out
quicklyi, but the
shoes you buy at
the Quality are
not like that.
They are care
fully made, and neat, too. Do go
around and see for yourself.
It’s time to get your new spring
coat and new dresses. Charles
Store has a grand collection of
spring clothes
and they are at
a g) r a n d pHce
level. Their
dresses are so
skillfully styled
that even very
poor figures will
find new grace (and comfort,
too), once they are fitted in one
of these. We know that you will
like them.
Reba Lloyd, Helen Pierce, “Lib”
Reid, and Ethel Beck were joint
hostesses at a party' which' was
recently given at the Reid home.
The large number of guests enjoy
ed dancing and games, after which
delicious refreshments were served.
* * *
Students and
faculty members
are glad to wel-
c 0 m e back to
school Miss Eliz
abeth Monroe,
Winifred Wall,
Fate Sasser,
“Lib” Reid, and
Mary Anne
Thomas, who have been absent be
cause of influenza.
♦
Mrs. Jackson was a visitor re
cently in Washington, D. C.
^ 4:
Loraine MacDowell wishes to
announce to her friends that she
has moved from her former home
on Park street to 1107 Adams
street.
* ♦ ♦
On February 14, about fourteen
students from the orchestra will
go to Duke University for the an
nual music festival.
* * 4
Joe Whitley, son of Principal
and Mrs. D. P. Whitley, has re
turned to Annapolis and has re
sumed his studies after an extend
ed illness.
* * »K
At the Cooperative Concert, fea
turing Miss Grace Moore, many
high school students were present
and everyone expressed his appre
ciation for the work that the exe
cutive committee has done for the
concert. Miss Moore was attired
in a mist blue silk jersey dress
which was emphasized at the
shoulder by three clustered dia
mond pins. Other things which
added to her appearance were an
orchid and silver wedge-heeled
shoes.
* ♦ *
Bill Causey, Jr. left last Satur
day night for Portsmouth, Vir
ginia, where he has accepted work
as a pipe-fitter’s apprentice.
4* ♦ ♦
Mary Louise Hasty was given a
surprise birthday party by her
mother last Saturday night at the
Ward Street Methodist Hut. About
thirty-five were present.
* * ♦
Members of the faculty and stu
dent body are glad to welcome
Miss Alma Young, dietitian, back
to school.