Antioch School Newspaper Clippings
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Saturday, November 13, 1920
AT ANTIOCH SCHOOL
Program and Pie Supper Held There a Success
Residents in the vicinity of Antioch school south of Numa had the privilege of hearing an excellent program given by the school Friday evening, October 29. The school is taught by Miss Nellie Wailes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Wailes, of Jerome. This is her first year, but she is proving to be a very successful teacher, and the program given was one much appreciated by the patrons. A picnic supper was held in connection, which netted $31.76.
Southern Iowa American Published at Centerville, Iowa Saturday, April 11, 1925
Friday will be the last day of school at the Valley. Miss Effie Condra is the teacher. Her brother Paul, teaches the Antioch school, and Saturday will be his last day. He is planning on a picnic dinner and a program. There will be a ball game between the two schools. Everyone is invited.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Monday, April 23, 1928
Miss Dorothy Seath closed a very successful term of school at the Antioch school, District No. 1 Franklin Township, April 20.
Many of the neighbors and friends gathered about noon at the school house with well filled baskets and enjoyed a very nice dinner which was served cafeteria style.
In the afternoon a program was given, which was prepared by Miss Seath and her pupils. The program was as follows: Recitation - Welcome by Marcella Ballard Dialogue - A Capable Servant Recitation - Nothin to Say, by Velda McCannon Song - Ready for Vacation by school Recitation - Helping Daddy, Donald McCannon Dialogue - Byron's Accident Recitation - Vain Regrets, Deloris Ballard Dialogue - A Minister's Mistake Recitation - Papa's Letter, Wauneta Ballard Recitation - What I've Learned, Elmer Nelson Dialogue - Getting Ready for a Visit Recitation - Lost Tommy, Helen Nelson Recitation - Vacation, Nila Ballard Dialogue and Song - Bood?? by school Talk - Mrs. Lulu Seath Reading - Mrs. Guy McCannon
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Guy McCannon and son George, and daughter Lola, Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Langford, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Seath and son Wayne, Mrs. Ora McIntyre and son Glenn Melvin, Mrs. Phronia Huffman, Miss Cecil Langford, Miss Grace Wilson, Miss Ethel Christy.
After the program all assembled out of doors where pictures were taken.
Miss Seath was asked to teach our school for the coming term but as she was elected to a position in the grades she accepted.
All departed to their homes wishing Miss Seath and her pupils success.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Tuesday, September 10, 1929
Three Cincinnati girls are teaching schools in Franklin township. They are Miss Mildred Ellis, teaching the South Wilson, while Miss Alice Campbell is teaching the Antioch school and Miss Hazel Jones is teaching at the Fairview near Genoa.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Saturday, January 10, 1931
The Antioch school has three new pupils enrolled, Glen Bartlett, Phyllis and Gerald Fisk.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Friday, April 24, 1931
Miss Willadene Powers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Powers near Centerville, was in Cincinnati for a short time Thursday. Miss Powers taught the Antioch school, 5 miles out from here and closed a few days ago.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, February 11, 1932
Glen Bartlett and Trenton Ullrick were in Cincinnati Thursday and Friday taking the eighth grade examinations. These boys are students of Antioch school. Ida Harper, a student at Farmer school, took the examinations at Numa.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Wednesday, April 19, 1933
Miss Marjorie Barrickman will teach the Antioch school next term.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, August 31, 1933
Miss Ruth Putman has been engaged to teach the Antioch school in Appanoose county. Miss Putman will fill the vacancy caused by the illness of Thora McKay.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Monday, October 20, 1933
The program and candy supper at the Antioch school house was well attended. Miss Marjorie Barrickman, teacher.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Wednesday, January 3, 1934
The patrons of Antioch school enjoyed a program, tree and treat this Friday afternoon. The teacher, Miss Ruth Putman, spent her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Putman, of Seymour. There is no school this week.
Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Friday, November 9, 1934
ANTIOCH SCHOOL
The teacher and pupils of Antioch school held a program and candy supper at the school house Wednesday evening, Oct. 31 that was a decided success, both socially and financially. Witches, goblins, evil spirits and many others were there and a merry time was enjoyed guessing who was hidden by the masks, the prize going to Miss Maxine Ayers and Gail Hunt for the best costumes. The following program was given: Song by the School - October All the World Enchanted - Lola McCannon It's Best to Stay in Bed - Georgie Stangier Dialogue - Does a Ghost Eat Cake? The Garden is Haunted - Wilbur Sapp Song, Jolly Jack-O-Lanterns - Betty Large, Patty Cole and Lola McCannon "Eyes of Fire" - Frankie Staniger Dialogue - Captured "The Speller" - Betty Large "Truant Ghost" - Patty Cole Song. "You'd Better Look Out" - Donald McCannon and Norma Cole "H. Stands for Help" - Burdette Cole "Good Night, Hallowe'en" - Tommy Cole Song, "The Bold Pumpkin" - Norma Cole Music - Frances Day and Evelyn Dudley
Miss Frances Day received the box of candy given to the most popular girl. The proceeds of the evening were $10.30.
Mr. Condra desires to thank each and every one who helped to make the evening a success.
Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, August 22, 1935
Kenneth Condra will pedal to his school duties this fall on his new bicycle. Kenneth will teach the Antioch school.
Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Wednesday, November 27, 1935
A program and candy supper was held at the Antioch school Friday, Nov. 22. A fair sized crowd was in attendance. Miss Velma Matheson was awarded a box of candy as being the most popular girl. Allan McHolland and Velma Matheson received a box of "Kisses" for being the most lovesick couple. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hibbs presented the school with a box of candy which was sold nickel a bid, the last bidder being Charley Brinkley, Jr. It brought $4.25. Total proceeds of the evening were $12.44, the following program was given. Program Song by school "The Davey Maids" "Welcome", Tommy Cole Recitation "A Wise Boy" Burdetta Cole Dialogue, "When Uncle Came to Visit" Rec. "Por Kitty" Antonia Staniger Rec. "Tails", Bobby Lee Scott Song "Colorado Home" Norma Cole and Lola McCannon Harmonica "When the Work's All Done This Fall" by George, Norma and Lola Dialogue, "Keeping the Peace" Harmonica "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" George McCannon Harmonica "Turkey in the Straw" George McCannon Recitation "Sally's Big Brother" Tommy Cole Song "Fiddle-Dee-Dee" Lola and Betty Recitation "My Dog" Frankie Staniger Rec. "A Boy's Confession" Geo. McCannon Harmonica by Norma, George and Lola Harmonica "Bury Me Out On the Prairie" "My Old Dan" Rec. "Why Grey Squirrel Was Naughty" Norma C. Dialogue "No More" Recitation "Town of Good Children" Lola M. Rec. "The Best Drink" Betty Large Dialogue "Lemuel Little's Shock" Rec. "A Rich Uncle" Patty Cole Rec. "Her Little Boy" Georgia Staniger
The teacher, Kenneth Condra extends his thanks to everyone for their attendance and patronage.
Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Wednesday, December 2, 1936
Program and Candy Supper
There was a program and supper at the Antioch school Wednesday night, Nov. 25, 1936. The following
program was given:
Recitation, "Little Boy" - Billy Scott
Dialogue, "Hasty Goodbye" - Lola McCannon and George McCannon
Song, "Ten Little Indians" - Billy and Bobby Scott
Harmonica music, "My Old Kentucky Home" and "Old Black Joe" - Lola and George McCannon
Recitation, "Sunday Suit" - Bobby Scott
Song, "The Little Ship", "The Brooklet" - by school
Recitation, "Winter Wraps" - Lola McCannon
Harmonica music "Slumber Boat", "Dutch Clog" - Lola McCannon
Harmonica, "Red River Valley" and "Red Wing" - George McCannon
Special music - Jimmie Trent
Play, "Henry's Mail Order Wife" - Oral Purvis, Robert Cool, Glen Brown, Jay Shubat, Thelma Purvis
Between the three acts of the play a reading was given by Dorothy Conger and music by Jimmie Trent.
Mrs. May Handlin won the box of candy as the most popular one present. Jimmie Hibbs' store of Numa donated a box of candy to the school. The total proceeds amounted to $19.94. Miss Thelma Purvis is the teacher.
Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Wednesday, September 8, 1937
Miss Coy Bettis is teacher for the Antioch school, which began Sept. 6, with nine pupils. She will board at the Carl Mullin home.
Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Tuesday, December 6, 1938
A large and enthusiastic crowd attended the candy supper and program given at the Antioch school Tuesday night. The contest between Miss Frances Lowe and Mrs. M.M. Toliver furnished fun for the crowd. Miss Lowe won the box of candy. Donald McCannon was the best guesser and won the jar of candy. The proceeds of the evening was $14. Ed Condra was the auctioneer. The following program was given: Program Welcome, Bobby Ullrick, Arva Toliver Harmonica duet, Lola and Geo. McCannon Recitation, Bobby Ullrick Dialogue "Who Took that Pie?" Arva Toliver and Bessie Covington Duet, Rosella Goben and Lola McCannon Recitation, Nadine Covington Dialogue, "A Suitor Bold" Lola McCannon and Linden Toliver Song by Lola McCannon and Bobby Ullrick Reading given by Freda Auten a junior from Cincinnati high school Dialogue, "Taking the Census" Nadine Covington and Geo. McCannon Music by Sammy Cooly, a senior in the Cincinnati high school Recitation, Lola McCannon Thanksgiving dinner, by school Music by Sammy Cooly and Geo. McCannon
Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Wednesday, November 22, 1939
The pupils of Antioch school and teacher, Miss Edith Condra, gave a splendid program to a large and enthusiastic crowd, Friday evening Nov. 12. A jar of pickles was given to Oral Purvis and Miss McElderry as the sweetest couple, and a small lamp to the couple staying up the latest, they being Glen Brown and Miss Condra. Proceeds of the evening were $14.03.