University speakers discuss family and curriculum at PTA
Dr Ebby and Dr Grey from the University of Texas spoke at the Parent-Teacher Association meeting held December 13. Topics were The Family and Methods in Curriculum Activity. A half holiday was promised for the hall with most fathers present. Ada Henderson sixth grade won. The Yoe High tree was first in the hall delighting students.
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Ebby
Dr. Grey
University of Texas
Parent-Teacher Association
Ada Henderson
Sophomore Class Plans Christmas Program Details
The Sophomore Class met Friday morning December 14 to decide on a Christmas program. They chose a free Friday at 2 30 in the library for the event. Names will be exchanged in home rooms for gift distribution. Finance decoration and refreshment committees were appointed to handle entertainment details.
Christmas plans and play noted for Yee High students
The seniors held a class meeting on December 13 to arrange class rings and pins. They scheduled a Christmas program with a tree for December 21 at 2:40 PM in Yee High auditorium. A one act Christmas play The Gift was performed in chapel by Miss Lawell Love's Dramatic Class with characters Joel Patricia Batte Hulda Veda Graham Malachi Roy Mabry A Stranger Richard Houston Gabriel Trent Nabours.
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Yee High
Lawell Love
Joel Patricia Batte Hulda Veda
Graham Malachi
Roy Mabry
A Stranger
Richard Houston
Gabriel —_ Trent Nabours
Christmas Tree Planned for Juniors Friday Afternoon
The Juniors scheduled a class Christmas tree event Friday from 2 30 to 3 30 with gift exchanges and a program. Cameron public schools close Friday for the holiday season and will resume January 2nd for the remainder of the term.
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Cameron
Yoe High Faculty Refuses Exemptions
Faculty at Yoe High met Tuesday to decide on exemptions and voted against them. Students expressed disappointment at the outcome and rallied for change.
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Yoe High
Christmas Tree Decorated by Perrin Robbins and Young
A Christmas tree on the first floor was decorated by Mr Perrin and Miss Kathryn Robbins along with Miss Lois Young. The brief notice notes their decorative work for the holiday display in the building.
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YOU High
Perrin
Kathryn Robbins
Lois Young
One Gift Above Another presented by Miss Pitts drama group
Miss Jolly Blanche Pitts presented the one act play One Gift Above Another in the Chapel on Wednesday December 19. Cast included Doris Sheril Alice Rylander Alan Sherril Ralph McLerran Grandmother Sherril Theresa Manning Nancy Blair Catherine Made Mrs Jenkins Caroline Porter Tim Jenkins Milton Leech Susie Jenkins Sybil Laywell Frances Jenkins Don Marie Arbiett Marjorie Jenkins Maxine Hyer Tom Jenkins Max MecLerran Nora Flannigan Joy Lantrip Molly the Maid Marguerite Mitcham.
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Miss Jolly Blanche Pitts
Doris Sheril
Alice Rylander
Alan Sherril
Ralph McLerran
Sherril
Theresa Manning
Nancy Blair
Catherine Made
Mrs. Jenkins
Caroline Porter
Tim Jenkins
Milton Leech
Susie Jenkins Sybil Laywell
Frances Jenkins
Don Marie Arbiett
Marjorie Jenkins
Maxine Hyer
Tom Jenkins
Max MecLerran
Nora Flannigan
Joy Lantrip
Molly, the Maid
Ada Henderson crafts a realistic nativity scene display
Mrs. Childress a first grade teacher has attractively decorated her sandy pile displaying camels bearing the Wise Men toward the stable with the Baby Jesus. Figures of His mother father and the gifts are included the animals are life like and the entire scene is realistic.
Fourth grade Christmas program Friday after noon
The fourth grade hosts a Christmas program Friday after noon in the last period. A Christmas tree will be displayed and pupils will exchange gifts among themselves.
Class Members Stricken With Illness Hopeful of Return
The report notes three ill classmates Burrell MelLerran Jimmie Angell and Johnnie Sue Frisby. It states the goal they will rejoin the group soon once recovered.
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Burrell MelLerran
Jimmie Angell
Johnnie Sue Frisby
Christmas Week Plans For The Class
Master Douglas Perrin will be out of town Christmas week and the class plans several celebrations to use the time well. Clifford Guess Verla Sue Terry Sam Tyson Billie B Bryan Howard Pringle and Nett Vaughn were out of town during the weekend.
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Douglas Perrin
Clifford Guess
Verla Sue Terry
Sam Tyson
Billie B. Bryan
Howard Pringle
Nett Vaughn
PTA Provides Half Holiday Prize At Yee High
The Parent Teachers Association met at Yee High School on December 13, 1934. A contest offered a half holiday and $1.50 for the class with the most parents present, requiring ten fathers for scoring. The sixth grade won by a small margin as Dr. Gray and Dr. Eby of the University of Texas addressed the gathering.
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Parent Teachers Association
Yee High School
Gray
Eby
University of Texas
Second Grade Prepares Christmas Tree Party
The second grade decorated their Christmas tree Monday afternoon. They will have a little party in their room Friday. Each child will receive a present.
Sixth and Seventh Grade Holiday Events At Ada Henderson
On Friday December 14 the sixth grade held a P T A reward picnic at Mr Batte s edge of town with games though water shortages marred the outing. The seventh grade Christmas party followed Friday night in the grammar school gym with a decorated tree gifts and treats. On Sunday December 16 a service at the Presbyterian church honored Ada Henderson football players band and pep squad with many students participating.
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Grammar School
Presbyterian Church
Ada Henderson
Christmas Holiday Plans Of Local Girls And Troop News
Miss Blanche Hensley will spend Christmas at home in Anderson. Miss Miller and Miss Jenkins plan a trip to Austin to visit friends and relatives. Miss Porter will visit Rockdale, Miss Wiley Leander, Mrs. Childress Houston, Miss Mantor Taylor, Miss Clement Thorndale, and Miss Armstrong Salado for the holidays. Girl Scouts Troop No 1 met December 14, made candy, and learned hospital bed methods from a visiting nurse.
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Blanche Hensley
Anderson
Miss Miller
Miss Jenkins
Austin
Miss Porter
Rockdale
Miss Wiley
Leander
Mrs. Childress
Houston
Miss Mantor
Taylor
Miss Clement
Thorndale
Miss Armstrong
Salado
Girl Scouts
Package Delights a Student on Christmas Eve
A student narrates rushing to class with a package from the postman, opening it at home to reveal a blue and yellow manicure set. She learns the sender is Miss Ruth Dickens of Cameron after reading the card, initially fearing a misspelling of her own name.
Postman Mixes Up Package for Different Recipient
A resident received a package intended for another girl after the postman misaddressed it. The finder noted no aunt by the claimed name and later confirmed the error through inquiry.
Reluctant Gift Reveal at Christmas
A narrator unwraps a final gift to discover grandfather’s slippers, while a note from Anne promises exchanges after Christmas. Laughter and surprise follow as the family realizes the mix up with the gifts and the narrator’s reaction.
Rebecca’s Aunt Leaves Her All in Bright Settlement
The narrator reflects on Rebecca’s gains after her Aunt Miranda’s death, framing a bright future. The reviewer notes Rebecca’s relatable, human journey and episodes showing her attempts at self discipline and social education.
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Rebecca
Miranda
Second Term Book Report On The Here To Yonder Girl
A student notes demonstrate Kentucky mountaineer life in The Here To Yonder Girl by Es ther Greenacre Hall. Tassie Tyler acts as caregiver for orphaned children after saving a school from fire and gaining free admission for her charges. Dorothy Perkins Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin follows Rebecca Randall as she leaves her mother to live with aunts Miranda and Jane Sawyer, facing heart breaks but finding support and friends, including Mr Aladdi who helps through school and beyond.
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Esther Greenacre Hall
Kentucky
Tassie Tyler
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Rebecca Randall
Miranda
Jane Sawyer
Jane
Aladdi
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