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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23,1954
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MontietK School
We are progressing .it Mon-
teith school. The childrm and
parents are interested in the
many activities that are going
on.
We are glad to have a stu¬
dent-teacher come in at the
begipning of the term to work
with; us. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd
grades’ center of interest is the
circus, the 4th, 5th and
grades centre of interest is vis¬
it ng people of other lands. Some
of us visited the fair on the
10th of October. There were
many interesting things to see
Our picture of entertainment
was ar success and our PTA is
planning another entertain¬
ment.
We had a good time at our
Hallowe’en party. We had a
very nice Thanksgiving pro
gram. Dr. Arthur Gignillat
of the Rotary Club came out
and gave us our 4-way test on
the 15th of December. We were
having our safety program
when he came. Our activities
and school impressed h’m.
We made Christmas friezes
for the background of Our Xmas
program. Cur student teach¬
er, Miss Annie M. Huggins,
taught us how to make musical
instruments and shared in the
many experiences with us. Our
parents came to our Christmas
prograrn and party.
thought it was very good and
colorful. The presents WPr ~
given out by Santa Claus and
Miss Huggins Our Christinas
tree was beautifully decorated
for the Yuietide season. Every¬
one had a good time.
DeRenne School
Oeo. DeRenne elementary
school presented its second an¬
nual Christmas program on
the 15th of December. The im¬
pressive program was presented
in two parts. The first art of
the program was dill’ lend cKdr- to
Graie l an d3. They
al feading, sang Christmas
songs’ and gave a play entitled
“ A Hunny for Christmas.” The
second part of the program was
carried ’opt by Grades 4-7. They
presented “The Christmas Sto-
rv in verse. Song and Tableaux.
The selection, “Land of Free¬
dom,” was beautifully render¬
ed by tfie Harmony band.
The fifth grade class held its
summary program on Thurs¬
day. Dec. 16, which brought to
a close the study of our unit,
"The Indians —Our First Amer
icans,”„
The following are some of
our activities: made reports,
tepees. class scrapbook, a
hantfloom, drums, transferred
designs on tea towels, vanity
sets,;-etc., color Pocahontas col¬
oring books, drew pictures,
planted squash seeds, wrote let¬
ters to fifth grade pupils who
live -hy states leading in Indian
population today asking for ex¬
amples of minerals produced in
their states, and learned Indian
songs, chants and dances.
We made this interesting
study undsr the guidance of
our teacher, Mrs. S. L. Cart-
ledge and Miss Mercedes Kelsey,
assistant teacher.
Reporters, Ruth Boston
James DeLorme
CCTA Holds Final
1954 Meeting
The last meeting of the
Chatham County Teachers As¬
sociation for the calendar year
was confined mostly to the
lighter side of life. After the
minutes of tlae last meeting
and communications, a commit¬
tee was selected to look into
the possibilities of TV in local
schooLs, as an educational tool.
The members of the committee
are Mrs. Tompkins, Miss Maree.
Mr. Thomas. Mr. Myles and
Mrs. Hamlet, chairman.
After announcements by the
president, the teachers enjoyed
a delightful Christmas party,
which is an annual affair by
the Association.
Tl-^p Association wishes to ex- I
tendfthanks to the CEA for '
making possible the visit of the
NEA’S' president, Miss Walker, |
who% address was most inter- j
estinjj and informative !
The Association wishes each j
and everyone of you a very -
merri ihristmas and a most
prosperous New Year.
Maple Street School
1 .ie week before school
closed was a busy one at Maple
reet school. The Art commit¬
tee had decorated the halls, but
pupils were putting special
finishing touches in their
■ooms. Everyone was carrying
ut plans which had been mad
>r two school-wide projects —
he Christmas program and the
Christmas parties.
One of the rooms* that wr
as busy as Santa’s worksho
was Mrs. Fleming’s first grade
In addition to all the prepara¬
tions for the holidays, they had
to take last looks at the plants
which they are watching. They
have a very unusual cactus
plant. Their Chinese lilies are
'P, but their narcissus are still
isleep. You will hear more of
heir plans later.
There are 18 boys and 18 girls
n Mrs. McNeal’s first grade.
'ii°v made a bis Christmas book
which contained stories of toys,
animals and games. They had
fun reading the stories.
December 15th was the day
of the Christmas program. The
program was carried out as
planned (each grade level gave
a number) with the exception of
the Christmas message. Mr.
Elmore had to attend a meeting
during the time of the program:
however, little Alfredia Bryant
expresed his regrets and ex -
his wisheg {Qr merry
christmas and a happv New
y ear
Friday, the day of the parties,
was filled with breathless ex¬
citement! The Maple family did
take time out to say, "Happy
Holidays to you, you, and you.
Haven Home School
Closing oj school at Haven
Home on Friday, Dec. 17.
seethed with entertainments of
various nature.
The PTA Monday, Dec. 13, at
8 p.m. the PTA held its monthly
meeting. Cyrus McKever, pres¬
ident, presided. A short busi¬
ness session was held and fol¬
lowed by a special program by
pupils and faculty members.
The program included a solo
“O Holy Night,” Joyce Young;
’Twas the Nght Before Xmas.
Yvonne Williams; square dan¬
cing and games, directed by
John Myles, physical education
director; Xmas carols led by
Mervin Jackson and remarks by
Mrs. O. L. Melver, principal.
Square dancing and game
playing spirited the program.
Teachers and parents partici¬
pated in the events.
The hospitality committee
headed by John Myles, M.
Bynes, S. Stiles and Mrs. S. D.
Steele entertained parents and
friends with a lovely Xmas par¬
ty.
Xmas Parties and Programs
Friday, Dec. 17, was devoted
f o parties and programs by the
teachers and pupils in the cele¬
bration of Christmas. Specal as¬
sembly Xmas programs were
presented in the auditorium bv
‘he primray, elementary and
nigh school divisions for their
respective group. Each teacher
planned and carried out with
their pupils a party in the class
room. The beautiful decorations
of the class rooms and the halls
were true essence of Christmas.
Ii'nior Red Cross
The Junior Red Cross played
Santa Claus in many ways. The
organization presented several
children with warm clothing
for most needy families, funds
for the project being derived
from a talent show sponsored
by the Jr. Red Cross. Eighty
table and tray favors were do¬
nated to the Red Cross. The or¬
ganization also contributed one
hundred per cent class room
membership to the Red Cross.
Mrs. C- Johnson is chairman.
Haven Home Mirror
The Mirror, the first, edition
of the school paper, came off
the press on Friday. It is an
excellent issue.
All Girls Unit, Vance
Allison Post
The All Girls Unit of Vance
Allison Post have invited th3
children of Greenbriar Home
to be their guests on Friday
morning. December 24 at 10
o’clock at the Post home. 511
w. Park Ave. The girls’ unit
has planned a very lovely
Christmas party for their
guest.
Pa wen School
The week of December
climaxed the Yule season act¬
ivities at Paulsen street school.
On Tuesday, Dec. 14. the an¬
nual Christmas bazaar spon-
ored by the Council permeated
.he air for the gala Christmas
spirit. Each class vied for sell-
"° is wares from attractive
booths arrayed with notions and
'ieli'-acies suitable for Santa's
pack.
enn><'<jg v - Dec. 15. the 5-1
m and 5-2 nm. classes pre¬
sented a delightful Chris’ms-
srogram featuring "Santa him¬
self and the Red Nose Reindeer.
Cn Monday, Dec. 13, the PTA
held its regular monthly meef-
with Mrs. A. P. Bryant,
presiding. The spirit
of Christmas prevailed through¬
out with timely echoes from
parents pledging united efforts
for a greater and better school
and community. At the close of
meeting each parent re¬
a "Merry Christmas"
souvenir favor.
Also on Wednesday the fac¬
ulty held its last Professional
meeting for the year.
The first half of the meeting
taken over for school busi¬
general announcements
evaluations. The second
was given over to the Pub¬
Relations Committee who
in charge of the social
An impromptu program, in¬
cluding carols and readings
along with exchange of gifts
the evening.
Sneaking of • Gifts” and to
that Santa comes to us
warning was the situa¬
he found our principal
confronted with,
thp faculty played Santa
her. i She was the receiver
n beautiful. and' glamorous
gihed robe in her favorite color
powder bluei. Other striking
of the gift is its massive
setting of sequins on a back _
ground of leaves. A cerese lace
handkerchief adorning one of
tlm lapel pockets completed the
Surprise and happiness for
< Miss Maree i was evident
‘hnt Santa hnd made a visit.
Miss A. L. Pettie made the
Palsen Mother’s Club
Paulsen Street School Moth-
;rs’ Club of Class 5-a.m. enter-
ained the children with a
.urprise Xmas party. Games
were played and each child was
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given a git. A delicious repast
was enjoyed by all.
Our school consultant,
1 U. O. Brown, presented
principal. Miss M. Maree. the
class teacher. Mrs. M. O
and the parents presents with
lovely favors. Pictures were
made of the occasion
Mrs. S. Monis is president of
;the club and Mrs. Edna Ed¬
wards, reporter.
T i^h vSrk' Students
Dona'e $302 To
Freedom Fight
NEW YORK, Dec. 1G — Th?
NAACP Fight for Freedom fund
was enlarged this week by $302,
the contribution of the students
of the Elizabeth Irwin High
school of New York. Presenta-
tion of the contribution, climax-
ing a three-week drive, was
made this week to Herbert
Wright, NAACP youth secretary,
by David Eliscu. president of
the student body, and Stephan
Grotz, student chairman of the
drive.
Thanking the students for
their contribution, Mr. Wright
expressed the hope that the
Irwin High drive would stimu¬
late other students throughout
the country to join the Fight
for Freedom and help finance
the desegregation program.
Community House
Presents Xmas Program
Before a well attended and
appreciative audience, the
Montgomery Community House
presented its fifth annual Xmas
program Sunday, Dec. 19, at 6
p.m.
A beautiful candle light pro¬
cessional began the program
and followed by the chorus
sinelng “Silent Night" and “Jov
to the World.” The Rev. C. Til-
son, pastor of the Montgomery
Baptist church, gave the invo¬
cation. Robert A Voung, presi¬
dent, gave Christmas greetings
Elder George Jenkins plaved
two Christmas numbers on the
accordion. “Silent Night” and
“Joy to the World." “’Twas the
Night Before Christmas" was
recited by Louise Reid. Original
Xmas poems were read by
Louise Reid and Claretha
Bonds. T he chorus sang “C Little
Town of Bethlehem” and “O
Come All Ye Faithful.” Levi
Grant nresented Frank Jenkins
, guest speaker for the event, who
spoke on "The Reality of Christ-
mas.” "Go Tell it on the Moun-
! tain” and “Angels from the
Realms” were sung by the cho¬
rus. Dramatization of the Lord's
fTayrr with ,Joy.*« v«n,n- nr.
..oioist and pro , T.iunon oi ifv
pantomime written by R. A
Young, "The Christ Child."
T»ie oaT of characters in th
pantomime were Mary ; Laur
Mae Fambiei; Joseph Hamptor
Jaudom; King Herod iLev
Trr.nti; Wise Men (Phillip
Whipster, Robert A Young, Jr.
and Arthur Famblei; Angels,
Margaret Jackson, Veronica
Fumble, Genell Bund and Hattie
Riley); narrator, Mrs, Lillian
Grant and Mrs. M G. Young,
program chairman.
Refreshments were served a
the close of the program. Each
family of the community con
tributed the various items need¬
ed for the serving.
The annual Xmas tree of light
was decorated by the men of
the community. The lights werr
turned on Saturday night anc
J will shine until after New Year
, The staff and members of the
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Montgomery Community House
extend to each and every oni
gratitude and a Merry Xma:
and a Happy New Year.
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Harry Jr., is the name given
the chlid born Dec. 2 to Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Bostic cl Dittmers-
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