Central School - Deeds and Misdeeds Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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SECOND, FIFTH AND SIXTH G RADES—CENTRAL BUILDING

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24- DEEDS AND MISDEEDS PATRIOTIC PROGRAM The patriotic entertainment given by the pupils of the Central Building in honor of the G. A. R. and W. R. C. on Friday, February 17, was a most in¬ teresting event not only for the sol¬ diers but also for the patrons, many of whom attended. Each teacher had a special section of the program in charge and the numbers given were a part of the pa¬ triotic instructions given by the teach¬ ers. The following is the program: Pledge of Allegiance. Drill—Miss Runner’s room Song, Flag of Flags—Fifth and Sixth grades. Drill and Song—Miss Kern ' s room. Patriotism—Harry Daily. Colonial Tea Party—Helen Han- bold, Virginia Hite, Isabelle Cloud, Katherine Kauffman, Helen Schroll. Mount Vernon Bells—Chorus. Lincoln, the Patriot—Helen Draper. George Washington’s Rules—George Kinzle. Song, Sailor Lad—Tommy Hau- bold. Piano Duet—Mary Kathryn Schug and Helen Beard. An Ill-treated Flag—Josephine Ja- berg and Isabelle Peterson. Wrap Me in the Dear Old Flag—- Chorus. Emblem of Freedom—Chorus. At the close of the exercises Mr. W. H. Myers, commander of the local G. A. R. gave a short address in which he thanked the teachers and pupils for the interest they had showed in the veterans not only on this occasion but previously as well. We appreciate the loyalty of the soldiers to the school and trust we may be able to entertain them on many such occasions. PRIMARY RHYMES FIRST AND SECOND GRADES Scissors and pencils, paper and paste, Little folks busy, no time to waste. Reading, writing and pictures to make, Long journeys on the sand table to take. Autumn fruits, cattails and witches galore, Along comes Thanksgiving, Indians, Pilgrims and more. With picture machine we travel away, In sleds made of bones and with Es¬ kimos play. Then with the wisemen, shepherds and sheep To Bethlehem, while the little town is asleep, Where the Christ Child came of lowly birth, To bring our Christmas to this earth. February shortest month of all. Is still more crowded than the fall. There’s Washington’s and Lincoln’s program you know; For patriotism in young hearts must grow. Pretty valentines with verses gay, Remind us of St. Valentines Day. March the month of wind and snow,, Time to fly our kites you know. Beautiful birds and bright spring flowers Come to the music of April showers. And in this month is Easter, too, To forget that story would never do.

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26- DEEDS AND MISDEEDS May is the month of blossoms and but¬ terflies, Exhibit, picnics and bright blue skies. Vacation time! Happiest of all the year. But we’ll cherish the memory of our school days dear. W]e’re the second grade, you see Happy and busy as can be, Learning our lessons day by day,, First we work, and then we play. Solving problems, learning to sing, Spelling and reading that’s the thing. Beacon method! Sound! Sound! Sound, Very best method ever found! Then to our counting one, two, three Bend the body, but not the knee; That’s what keeps us well and strong Physical exercises all along. Our weights and measurements we make. For bodies strong and minds alert Is what will make the hand expert. To train our fingers, much we do, With scissors, paper and some glue, Making for each season bright Drawings and cuttings a pretty sight. Though we’re young and still quite small Still we feel we’ve learned it all. Yet ’tis true, we may forget A trifle, but don’t you fret We’ll surprise you one and all As third graders in the fall. When of you our leave we take Still Central dear will not forsake; But return for learning more When we’ve finished our grade four. -•-. The Time of Their Lives Accepting the invitation of Joseph¬ ine Anderson and her mother, all the girls and boys who took part in the play “The Time of His Life,” together with their directors, ,were taken to the beautful grove on the Anderson farm, Monday, May 8th. Ideal surrounding, ideal weather, and ideal hosteses combined to make for the little party the real “time of their lives.” Soon after arriving, ,supper was spread. Mrs. Anderson had sent just one bushel of food including fresh sweet milk, cottage cheese, deviled eggs, potato salad, country butter and real home-made bread. Roasted wie¬ ners and toasted marshmallowswere also a part of the menu. The supper lasted from five to six o’clock and despite the very best efforts of every¬ one there was some food left. It is generally known that this pic¬ turesque spot abounds in all kinds of birds, but to Basil Covault is given the honor of having seen a stork flying just above the trees. All enjoyed themselves picking flowers and admiring the beautiful landscape. except Lloyd Beel who at¬ tempted to show his skill as an ath¬ lete. He climbed to the tiptop of the tallest trees, then he attempted to jump across the creek. He got across all right all but his heels. Af¬ ter he pulled himself out it was neces¬ sary to go to Mrs. Anderson and bor¬ row a pair of Mr. Anderson’s overalls. All you could see of Lloydie were over¬ alls and ears. At dusk they went to the Anderson home where Lloyd re¬ turned his borrowed property and donned his own which were none too dry and somewhat shrunken. Mrs Anderson again showed her kindness to guests by taking them to their homes in her car.