Bucklin High School - Reco Yearbook (Bucklin, MO)

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Plan, Plant, Paint The majority of Bucklin citizens haven't waited for a planned progress program to demonstrate that they care about the ap- pearances of their property and their town. For years there have been well-kept lawns, homes, and business establishments. Many have been in the habit of painting and repairing each year. Others have found satisfaction in growing beautiful flowers. However, throughalittle organized effort, vacant and neglected places have been made neater and more attractive, and the town as a whole has taken on a tidier appearance. According to the report made by the Planned Progress committee, more than Lt 41.4 , -4 - 90'Zz of Bucklin homes joined the petunia parade. In spite of the late start of flowers due to the spring drouth, the summer rains and hard work created numerous and unique beauty spots, One hundred five flower boxeswere con- structed and 278 flower beds were made. Young people's organizations, the CYF, MYF, andCHI RHO, assumed responsibility for improving the looks of the approaches to the Burlington overhead bridge and the parking lot. Thirty-seven houses received a coat of paint, and 79 families redecorated the in- terior of their homes, Nine porches were Representative of the many homes that became spotsof beauty and interest is that of Mr. and Mrs. John Bradley who received honorable mention in the Contest for the most beautiful yard.

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Water Fountain Lines which formed before the refriger- ated water fountain, particularly during warm opening days of school, were evi- dence of the popularity of the gift selected by the freshmanclass. The class purchased the cooler with the money won by their planned progress report. ' The spring of '56 saw the first efforts made toward landscaping the new school grounds. The senior class, aided by con- tributions from several other classes, pur- chased six junipers, three of which were set on each side of the front entrance of the building. Boys of the freshman class with supervision of the nurseryman hauled in good black dirt and helped with the setting of the shrubs. Evergreens for Entrance

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Slogan of Beautification ampaign repaired and Z7 new ones were built. Twelve owners put new roofs on their homes and 12 covered their homes with asbestos siding. Thirteen new bathrooms were built. Fifteen homes were remodeled and two new ones were built. Three new buildings were constructed in business section---Robert'S electric shop, Chariton Valley telephone building, and Dr. R. L. Bunton's modern brick suite fof dental rooms, One business place was completely remodeled following the disastrous fire in late winter. Two were partially remodeled. Nineteen store fronts were painted and 8 in- teriors were redecorated. Twelve flower box.es were p.lanted and tended on Main street. A planting of ever- greens and shrubs was made around the Methodist church. The Methodist and Christian churches remodeled their kitchens, putting in new cabinets, sinks, food bars, and a two-tier table. Both churches redecorated the church interiors and made miscellaneous improvements. The old Lyndonhotel was transformed into a neat and attractive spot with 21 newly papered and repaired rooms, two of which are used for restaurant and dining room. Some oi the members of MYF and CYF who helped improve the approaches to the overhead bridge on Main street with painted rocks, petunias, geraniums, and other annuals, They are Joan McClellan, Elna Johnson, Loretta Douglas, Carol Ann Vobornik, and Beverly King.