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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
8
The Monroe Chamber urges county funds for Home Demonstration and Girls Canning Club, arguing state aid will match county dollars. Local leaders praise Union county growth, plan a March social conference, a mass meeting, and a court-house event while advocating civic unity across town and country.
The fourth annual commencement of Union county colored schools is set for Saturday March 24 at the colored graded school building in Monroe. All schools join by ten o clock with banners and mottos. A parade follows, then an address and contests in declamation recitation spelling and an athletic event. Exhibits of student work and industrial handwork will be shown. prizes issued for top four and best industrial piece. Teachers with graduating pupils should notify the county superintendent for timely questions.
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