Decatur County Herald, November 8, 1957
A large group of parents and teachers gathered at the new school on monday night for the first PTA meeting at the new building.
After a tour of the building, the group assembled in the cafeteria for their meeting.
The program opened with all joining in the singing of “America.”
William A. Larkin, new Church of Christ minister here, gave the devotional, pointing out the need for united effort of the parents and the teachers to make a successful organization.
Dick Barry of Lexington spoke to the group on “Understanding The People of Other Countries.” Barry showed a number of colored slides of Japan, Egypt, England and other places that he had visited and gave an interesting explanation of each picture.
Appreciation was expressed to H. D. Pevahouse, a member of the school board for his efforts in the building program.
Attendance awards went to Mrs. Emil Keeton, second grade and to the seventh grade.
A committee of Mrs. J. K. Yarbro, John Crawley, Mrs. Charlie Kindle, Mrs. Grady Crawley and Mrs. Alvin Myracle will plan the annual talent night program.
Iced drinks were served at the close of the meeting.