World’s Greatest Dad Contest Deadline Approaches
Missy invites readers to submit poems stories or pictures about dads for the EW CONTEST with a June 21 deadline and June 26 results. Entries can imagine a $10,000 summer vacation and prizes are championship Frisbees.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Danny the Champion of the World
The library highlights Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a longtime favorite while recommending Danny the Champion of the World for its humor and father son poaching scheme. Also noted are Gail Hamilton Titanias Lodestone and Norma Johnston Of Time and Seasons, both family centered novels about belonging and talent in unusual homes.
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Local Junior Club Opens for Ages 14 and Under
The notice invites children fourteen and under to join, requesting a coupon for a club pin and author submissions. It specifies submission by mail of original stories poems or pictures, with a 500 word limit for series and strict guidelines on size and quality. The best contributions will be printed each Saturday.
Lilly's Golden Valley cabin birthday adventure a tale
Lilly ends her school year with joy as her father buys a Golden Valley cabin with a stream and meadow. She explores, decorates, and opens gifts including a white cat named Pearl. A grateful injured animal is saved, and the family shares a sunny day by the creek with wildlife and birthday surprises.
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Lilly
Golden Valley
Jessica
Haunted House and Pets Tales From Union City
A page presents short children’s writings and cartoons from Union City students. Jotted stories include The Haunted House by Joann Germalex age 9,Jumping Free in the Contest by Erika Cooper age 9, and related pieces featuring D.O.G. and a playful dog tale, plus a rainy day vignette and poems reflecting schoolhouse life and neighborhood scenes.
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Joann Germalex
Union City
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Heyward
Parents Corner Kids reading travel signs game for vocab
Practical activity for families uses trips by car, bus, or plane to teach children travel signs and vocabulary. Children copy words on 3x5 cards, identify signs like Exit or Vacancy, and compare wording in languages. Compile new words in a word envelope for summer review.
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