Beard School Newspaper Clippings
Semi Weekly Iowegian Published at Centerville, Iowa Friday, January 19, 1900
Earnest Beer, of Cincinnati, Iowa, is teaching school at the Beard school house this winter. He has given the best of satisfaction so far and is considered at first-class instructor.
Semi Weekly Iowegian Published at Centerville, Iowa Tuesday, April 2, 1901
Mrs. Cashman will teach the Beard school this summer. She taught the same school last winter and was well liked by all.
Centerville Journal Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, November 19, 1903
Exline, Iowa Nov. 20, 1903
The Beard school has closed for one week vacation.
The number of days taught sixty, 37 pupils enrolled, eight were in perfect attendance. Josie Tull, Marie Tull, Myrtle Beard, Ruth Traxler, Gladys Traxler, Oscar Caldwell, Dana Traxler, Lawrence Beard.
There were eight missed one day each, Lelah Perkins, Marie Dahlberg, Elsie Davis, Myrtle Perkins, Atta Perkins, Elmer Tull, Lester Tull, Lawrence Traxler.
Kate Kinkade, Teacher.
Semi Weekly Iowegian Published at Centerville, Iowa Friday, November 27, 1903
Beard School Closes
Miss Kate Kinkade has just finished the fall term of three months at the Beard school near Exline. There were 37 pupils enrolled, eight were in perfect attendance; Josie Tull, Marie Tull, Myrtle Beard, Ruth Traxler, Gladys Traxler, Oscar Caldwell, Dana Traxler, Lawrence Beard.
There were eight missed one day each. Lelah Perkins, Marie Dahlberg, Elsie Davis, Myrtle Perkins, Atta Perkins, Elmer Tull, Lester Tull, Lawrence Traxler. Winter term will begin Nov. 30.
The Centerville Daily Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Monday, February 29, 1904
School Report
Report of Beard school, one and one-half miles south of Exline: Whole number of puplis enrolled, Fall term, 27, Winter term 36. Total attendance in days 2468. Average daily attendance 28. Whole number of days taught 120. Number not absent 6. Lawrence Beard, Dana Traxler, Josie Tull, Ruth Traxler, Gladys Traxler, Marie Tull.
Those missing one day were Lelah Perkins, Elmer Tull, Oscar Caldwell, Lester Tull.
In the two years and four terms I have taught, Lawrence Bear, Dana Traxler and Ruth Traxler have not been absent and Oscar Caldwell, Lester Tull and Lelah Perkins have only missed one day.
Kate Kinkade, Teacher.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Saturday, January 8, 1921
Miss Verla Wells has accepted a position as teacher of the Beard school near Exline. Mrs. Irvin, the former teacher, having resigned on account of illness.
The Centerville Journal Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, March 2, 1922
Miss Cleo Stevens of Cincinnati has taken up the teacher's duties at the Beard school. Her predecessor, Miss May Nugent, also of Cincinnati is in Centerville for an operation.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, October 29, 1931
Candy and Pie Supper Held At Beard School
The Beard school which is located one mile south of Exline was opened for a candy and pie supper Tuesday evening. There were approximately 150 people from that vicinity that came to enjoy the party. The guests were met at the door of the school by a "ghost" with a clammy hand. They later discovered the ghost to be the teacher, Miss Blanche Wolary. The school was decorated in Hallowe'en colors.
A dialog was given entitled "The Candles" by pupils of the school. Mary Cline sang and yodeled a group of songs. A clever playlette was presented, "Better Than Scarin' Kids". The school quartette sang a group of familiar songs. Mary Cline and Lucille Caldwell sang a duet, and cowboy songs were sung and yodeled by Margaret and Lewis Pike. Lowell Adams of Moulton played a violin solo. Dolores Studebaker played a group of numbers on the Xylophone.
During the evening following the program music was furnished by the orchestra. The evening was spent in playing games and in winning contests. Every kind of contest imaginable was played.
Miss Wolary, the teacher, was awarded the prize as the most popular girl of the party. She had a display of the pupils handicraft for everyone to see. The proceeds of the party are to be used in the school fund for improvements on the building.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, December 24, 1931
Beard School Presents Christmas Program Wednesday
At the Beard school Wednesday evening, Miss Blanche Wolary, who is the teacher, presented her pupils in a delightful Christmas program preceding the Christmas party.
The following program was given: "Christmas Clock" by the school. Recitation, " The Happy Child" - Wayne Campbell. Dialouge - Myrna Riggle, Doris Evelyn Caldwell, Bernice Campbell, Pauline Grenko. "Jingle Bells" - school. Christmas Detectives, play by the school. "A Living Christmas Tree", verses by the children. "What I Like" - John Wesley Riggle. Duet, "Jolly Old Saint Nick" - Mary Kline and Lucille Caldwell. "Santa's Defender" - Kenneth Campbell. Pantomime, "Silent Night, Holy Night" - Virginia Deahl. "Christmas Disappointment" - Winko Grenko, Virginia Deahl. "Away in the Manger" - Doris Evelyn Caldwell. "Not Too Little to Help" - Curtis McClaskey, Lucille Conger. "Coming of December" play by entire school.
At the close of this program, Santa Claus put in his appearance. After hunting around, he found hidden behind the curtains a lovely decorated Christmas tree which was laden with gifts. He distributed these among the guests and pupils. Miss Wolary received many lovely gifts from the pupils and patrons of the school.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, February 25, 1932
Washington Program at Beard School
The pupils of the Beard school under the direction of their teacher Miss Blanche Wolary, presented a program in honor of Washington's birthday Monday afternoon at the school house, with the parents, and patrons of the school as their guests.
The program was as follows: Flag Salute - Pupils. "America" - Assemblage. Mary Cline told the group and original story of Washington. "Boyhood of Washington", reading by Virginia Deahl. "Johnnie's History Lesson" - Puplis of the 6th and 7th grades. "Story of the Flag" by Eugene Campbell. Dialogue, "The Flag" by Winko Grenko and Lester Haines. Miss Wolary unveiled a picture of George Washington with a great deal of ceremony while Mary Cline and Lucille Caldwell sang, "George Washington, Our Hero". Robert Traxler presented the cherry tree to the school. On the tree were packages of marbles for the pupils.
The flag stunt prizes were won by Robert Traxler and Lester Haines. The program was closed by the pupils drawing candy from a box that was presented by the teacher.
At the close of the afternoon, the mothers served cherry pie and coffee to the group.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Tuesday, March 15, 1932
Beard School
Mary Cline will represent our school in the spelling contest.
John Nolan Golston, Bobby Deahl and Lucille Conger were ill with the flu last week.
Robert Traxler, Curtis McClaskey, Myrna Riggle and John Leslie Riggle haven't missed a day so far this year.
Winko Grenko and Mary Cline received the prizes in the perfect record contest this month.
The boys in the manual training class are making furniture for the doll house. The girls have made curtains, rugs, bed spreads, feather beds, etc. for the doll house.
Miss Bertha Wright observed and taught at our school Monday and Tuesday.
Our first grade has finished the primer and first reader and they are reading the child study readers from our library.
Those who received 100 per cent in spelling Friday were Virginia Deahl, Lucille Caldwell, Mary Cline, Lester Haines, Winko Grenko, Kenneth Campbell, Pauline Grenko, Bernice Campbell, Doris Evelyn Caldwell, John Leslie Riggles, Myrna Riggle, John Nolan Golston.
The third grade has started the study of geography. They are studying Around the World with the Children.
We have two new pupils: Kenneth and Berta Lee Knott. That make our enrollment 21.
We have 6 weeks of school left.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Tuesday, April 5, 1932
Unusual School Exhibit Is Seen At the Red Cross
How little hands of children ranging from the ages of 6 to 15 can be directed towards art and skill is demonstrated in a window of the Red Cross drug store which includes an exhibit of hand carved knives, spoons, forks, scissors, doll furniture, miniature garden utensils and other toys.
The exhibit is the work of 19 pupils of Blanche Wolary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wolary, 1012 South Main street. Miss Wolary is the teacher of the Beard school a mile and a half southwest of Exline. Only 15 minutes twice each week is spent on the work which Miss Wolary has substituted for drawing and other seat work which failed to prove of sufficient interest to the pupils to encourage them to their best. She introduced the manual training work which proved of great interest to the students and they have put forth unusually good work as can be seen by the display.
Only nine of the pupils are boys and it was found that wood carving with ordinary pinknives proved to be of greater interest to the girls than any other creative work of this type. Miss Wolary is the first rural school teacher to introduce this type of work. Manual training is taught in other schools but the work done by the Beard school students is more along the artistic type than regular carpentry. Furnishings of the five room doll house were made by the girls.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, April 28, 1932
Beard School Closes
The Beard school, which is one and one-half miles south of Exline, held their closing exercises Wednesday. Miss Blanche Wolary, who has taught there for the past two years, will again be back next fall as their teacher.
The patrons of the school served the delicious dinner with the treat of pop served by Miss Wolary. Over 100 patrons, parents and friends of the pupils were present for the entertaining program which was given as follows: The Welcome - Pauline Grenko, Kenneth Campbell, Berta Lee and Kenneth Knott. Recitation - A Short Speech - Curtis McClaskey Song, When Your Hair Has Turned to Silver - Girls' Chorus Play - A Good Chance. Merry Makers March - Drill by 4 boys and 4 girls. Toasts to the Beard School. Recitation - Why I'm Sad - Doris Evelyn Caldwell. Duet - We'll Not Forget Our Lessons - Pauline Grenko and Myrna Riggle. Recitation - Why I'm Happy - Lucille Conger Play - Tiny Tots Tea Party - 1st and 2nd grades. Recitation - Friends - Lucille Caldwell Play - The Picnic Recitation - Vacation is Coming - Bobby Deahl Song - Moonlight on the Colorado and Tap Dance by the Harmony Sisters, Mary Cline and Bernice Campbell. Recitation - Closing School - Myrna Riggle. Song - Kentucky Babe - Doris Evelyn Caldwell. Play - Harry's Pockets - Virginia Deahl and Robert Traxler. Acrobatic Tap Dance - Bernice Campbell. Song - Strawberry Roon with banjo - Lucille Caldwell, Mary Cline, Doris Evelyn Caldwell. Recitation - Good Bye - John Leslie Riggle. Song - Somewhere in Old Wyoming - Bernice Campbell. Play - Examination of the Beard School Pupils by the Director A.P. Cline. Song - Sweet Jennie Lee, and Tap Dance - Mary Cline. Good Bye Schoolmates - School.
Those receiving prizes were as follows: Spelling - Virginia Deahl, and Mary Cline. Most popular students: Curtis McClaskey and Mary Cline.
Those not being absent or tardy were Robert Traxler, Curtis McClaskey, John Leslie and Myrna Riggle.
Robert Traxler hasn't missed a day of school for three years.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, May 4, 1933
Beard School Has Basket Dinner
The Beard school had a basket dinner Friday, April 28 at noon. Blanche Wolary is the teacher. About 150 were present to eat the usual good things such as chicken, salads, cakes, etc. The program given was in the nature of a circus, the features being as follows:
The famous Ding & Ling Brothers circus gave a performance. Ling - Lester Haines Ding - Winko Grenko
Lucille Caldwell was the ringmaster and she portrayed her part well. She was dressed in black and white. Her tall hat and cane were very amusing. Kenneth Campbell portrayed the part of the clown. His clever antics greatly amused the crowd. The ticket seller sold many tickets to the crowd. This part was taken by Ethel Barber. Pauline Grenko sold popcorn, chewing gum and candy which the children greatly enjoyed. Curtis McClaskey got lost at the circus but was found by his mother (Mary Cline). The ringmaster then introduced the owners of the circus. They told many jokes which the audience enjoyed.
The animals then gave their performance. "Lady Belinda", racing horse, "Bunko", the trained horse. The elephant's trunks were stolen so they couldn't perform with out their costumes. Don Dreadnaught (Kenneth Knott) walked the tightrope. The ringmaster then announced: Song, "Just a Lovers' Quarrel" - Bernice Campbell Play, Mother Goose - 3rd grade. Duet, Silver Haired Daddy, Just a Little Street Where Old Friends Meet, sung by Lucille Caldwell and Mary Cline. Play, "Too Much Borrowing" - Upper Grades Recitation, New Fangled School - Mary Cline Play, Waiting for the Doctor. Song and tap dance, Dark Town Strutters Ball, by Bernice Campbell. Play, Miss Betsy's Burglar - Kenneth Knott and Virginia Deahl. Recitation, Just Me, by Curtis McClaskey. Play, "Making a Cake" - Winko Grenko, Lester Haines and Kenneth Knott. Song and tap dance, Fit as a Fiddle - Mary Cline Play, The Sick Doll - Bobby Deahl, Berta Lee Knott and Myrna Riggle. Play, Getting Even With Sister's Beau. Recitation, Examination - Myrna Riggle. Reading. Readin' the News - Ethel Barber Songs, Pull a Cherry, Ten Little Indians, sung by 1st and 2nd grades, Mary Elizabeth Deahl as the leader.
This concluded the circus performance.
The teacher then gave a talk, thanking the parents and pupils for their co-operation during the three terms which she had taught. The teacher presented the school with a beautiful picture. Mr. Cline thanked the teacher in behalf of the patrons and pupils.
Prizes were given to Ethel Barber, Virginia Deahl, Mary Cline for a perfect record in spelling. Mary Cline was the champion speller from Beard school.
Those having a perfect record in attendance were: Virginia Deahl, Lucille Caldwell, Lester Haines, Mary Cline, Mary E. Deahl, Vera Riggle, Myrna Riggle.
Prizes given during the year are: Sportsmanship - Mary Cline, Donald Haines. Good English and Courtesy - Lester Haines and Mary Cline. Cleanliness - Deloris Haines. Keeping Busy - Berta Lee Knott Word Contest - Virginia Deahl Deportment - Doris Evelyn Caldwell, Myrna Riggle.
/br>The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Wednesday, January 10, 1934
The winter of 1864 a young man home from the army taught the Beard school. His name was Madison Maring, a cousin of Johnny Maring of Centerville, for many years. Spelling and arithmetic were the principal studies.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Saturday, October 27, 1934
Beard School Notes
Lois Gradwell, teacher.
Curtis McClaskey has returned to school after a month's vacation in the west.
The following have had perfect attendance for the first five weeks, Wayne Exline, Darl Riggle, John Noland and Billie Golston, Thelma Jean Hart, Francis Conger, Bertie Lee and Kenneth Knott, Donald Haines, Mary and Robert Deahl, Vera, John and Myrna Riggle.
Mr. McCracken visited our school Friday and left us some new books for the library.
We are making Hallowe'en posters for our handwork.
Misses Lucille Caldwell and Mary Cline visited our school last week.
Our primer folks have started in their readers now, and are doing fine.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Monday, May 4, 1936
Last Day of School at Beard School
The Beard school, with Ada Traxler as teacher, closed Wednesday, April 29th, with a picnic dinner followed by a program.
All the patrons and many neighbors and friends came at the noon hour with well filled baskets and a bountiful dinner was enjoyed.
Then the following program was presented by the pupils: Welcome exercise - Seven boy and girls. Song, "Glad Vacation Time" - Three girls. Recitation, "A Boy's Compliant" - Wayne Exline. Recitation, "Goin' Fishin'" - Billy Golston. Songs, "Singing School" and "Dancing Song" - Four girls. Recitation, "A Model Teacher" - Vera Riggle. Excersice "Vacation Time" - Two boys and two girls. Dialogue, "Cute Family" - Six boys and girls. Recitation, "A Hard Place" - Dwaine Knott. Recitation, "Dolly's Opinon" - Helen Caldwell. A spelling lesson - Teacher and scholars. Song, "Closing Time" - School. Exercise, "Closing Day" - Ten boys and girls.
Awards were presented to Vera Riggle and Curtis McClaskey for perfect attendance for the year. Five other pupils, Bobby and Mary Deahl, John Leslie, Myrna Riggle and Deloris Haines, missed only one day during the year. Spelling awards were also given to Mary Deahl, Deloris Haines and Darl Riggle for highest averages. Doris Evelyn Caldwell received the highest percentage average for the year in all subjects.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Saturday, August 7, 1937
Miss Jacquetta Caster was a visitor at the county superintendent's office at Centerville Thursday to make a report, in renewing her normal training certificate. Miss Caster will teach at the Beard school this coming term, having taught two successful terms at the Eureka.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Friday, November 19, 1943
Beard and Vicinity
The children of Beard school and their teacher, Miss Scurlock are preparing for their box supper to be given Nov. 18.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Monday, November 22, 1943
Beard School Candy Supper was Success Thursday Evening
The Beard school held their box supper Thursday evening, Nov. 18. The children were presented in an interesting Thanksgiving program by their teacher, Miss Scurlock. The house was filled to capacity, some not being able to get in. The candy was auctioned off by Darrel Morrow. Several contests were held following the sale.
Miss Darlene Foster was voted the most popular girl present and Mrs. George McClaskey held the lucky number on the blanket. Then there were pickles for the lovesick, which, according to vote, was Vivian Slotterbeck and Wendell Oden. The auctioneer was awarded a bottle of milk for being the biggest baby, which he had to consume before the guests. Wilmer Lyons and Carletta Campbell were given matches for their ability to "spark". Ogle Cline was awarded the soap for having the dirtiest feet in the crowd. He was supposed to take off his shoes before he could claim the prize, and he could not at the moment be found. The crowd presumed he had gone to the well to wash his feet. It was all in fun and every one enjoyed the nice social hour following the sale. The proceeds were over $40.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Wednesday, May 16, 1945
Program Marks Last Day of School at Beard District
Miss Myrna Riggle, teacher of Beard school, closed a successful term on Friday, May 11, with a bountiful cooperative basket dinner and a program, to which the public was invited.
Mary Hart and Margaret Ann Brinegar received prizes for the most perfect attendance. Mary Hart, Merten Oden, Larry Lapel, Duanita Knott, Shirley Traxler, Margaret Ann Brinegar and Jimmie Traxler received bookmarks for reading a designated number of books. Each pupil was presented a small gift and a candy bar from their teacher; also each father and mother presented a remembrance from the children.
Before the cafeteria dinner was served, Jimmie Marvin offered thanks.
In the afternoon, the following program was given: Welcome - Lane Pike. Radio broadcast - School. Umbrella Skit - Shirley Traxler and Duanita Knott. Recitation, Much Too Little - Dixie Perkins. Vacation Time - Ruth Marvin. Fishing - Ronald Brinegar. My Teddy Bear - Bobby Hart. Songs and drill - Primary school and third grades. Stage Fright - Roger Knott. Boy and His Dog - Jimmie Traxler. Dialogue, "New Hired Man", Wayne Hart, Gene Oden and Roger Knott. Puzzled - Merten Oden. A Sad Admirer - Margaret Ann Brinegar. Vocal duet, "No Letter Today" - Lane Pike and Larry Lapel. Dialogue, Roses and Romance - Wayne Hart, Gene Oden, Shirley Traxler and Daunita Knott. Contagious - Larry Lapel. Dialogue, Uncle Hiram's Cold - Mental Disturbance - Jimmy Marvin. Let me Keep My Chewing Gum - Kermit Knott. Songs, Mother, and Glendry Burk - School. Miss Spring's Best Dress - Mary Hart. Dialogue, Yes, Caleb - Margaret Ann Brinegar and Merten Oden. Pantomime, Memories - School.
Those present: Miss Riggle and her pupils: Gene and Merten Oden, Larry Lapel, Lane Pike, Shirley and Jimmie Traxler, Wayne, Mary and Bobby Hart, Jimmie and Ruth Marvin, Ronald and Margaret Ann Brinegar, (one pupil, Barbara Ann Wells, was absent). Dixie Perkins and Kermit Knott were guest speakers.
Others present: Mrs. Floyd Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hart and Linda Carol, Mrs. Equilla Marvin, Mrs. Clifford Brinegar, Mr. and Mrs. Effie Perkins, John Perkins and Jenet, Carol Ann Marvin, Mrs. Ella Beard, Donald and Delois Haines, Mrs. Wilmer Lyons and Roger, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Traxler and Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Knott and Dwain, Joyce and Maurice McElderry, Mrs. Robert Eddy and Kay, Norma June Crow, Mrs. Charles Conger and Junior, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Caldwell and Doris Evelyn, and Lewis Laverne Eddy, Mrs. Oscar Pike, Lewis Pike, Wm. Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Riggle and Darl, Mrs. Pheobe Robins, Mrs. Doris Bates and Richard, Miss Josie Tull, Mrs. Avis Tice, Mrs. May Worley, Joyce Tull, Mrs. Albert Brown, Curtis and Roger, Mrs. M. Shaughnessy and Mrs. Ogle Cline.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Saturday, January 18, 1947
The Beard School house has been rebuilt where it was partly destroyed by fire some time ago. School has been resumed in it.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday December 4, 1947
Candy Supper is Held at Beard Schoolhouse
The candy supper at the Beard School November 28, was well attended, and boxes sold well.
The pupils presented a delightful program of recitations, songs and dialogues. Contests provided a lot of amusement following the candy sale, which was conducted by Darrel Morrow. Myrna Riggle was voted the most popular girl, and Verl Perkins was voted the windiest man. Josie Tull and Don Lister won the sour pickles for the most love sick couple, and Bonnie Exline and Dwaine Knott received the toy lantern as the couple who stay out latest.
Proceeds of the evening amounted to approximately $60, which will be used to buy supplies for the school.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Monday, December 15, 1947
December 1, 1947 Cincinnati, Iowa
Dear Santa Claus,
I am 11 years old, and I go to the Beard school. I would like to have so many things, but I know I won't get them. The things I want most of all are a house coat, a pair of house slippers, a pair of boots, a plaid jacket, and a cowgirl suit.
Your friend, Joyce Tull
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Tuesday, September 14, 1948
Beard school has opened, with Mrs. Oscar Caldwell as teacher.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Tuesday, September 14, 1948
Mrs. Oscar Caldwell has been re-hired to teach the Beard School next term.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Thursday, May 4, 1950
Iowegian Host to Visiting Puplis
Visitors at the Iowegian offices today were pupils of the Beard school and their guests. Pupils of the school included Jimmy Traxler, Merton Oden, Margaret Brinegar, Ronnie Brinegar, Bobbie Hart, Kermit Knott, Dixie Perkins, Janet Perkins, Dean Perkins, Laverne Eddy, Jean Traxler, Roger Lyons, Louie Demay and Freda Demay.
Others in the visiting group were Grace Caldwell, teacher; Mrs. Paul Traxler, Mrs. Demay, Mrs. Paul Perkins, Mrs. Wendell Oden and Judy and Mrs. Grace Knott.
Pictures were taken of the school group and it is planned to run the picture later in the Iowegian.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Tuesday, October 21, 1952
Beard School Candy Supper
The pupils of the Beard school, assisted by their teacher, Mrs. Jewel Traxler, presented an entertaining program at their annual candy supper Thursday evening. It was in the form of a minstrel show affording lots of laughs and was greatly enjoyed by those in the audience. The little folk also gave recitations.
The audience showed their appreciation by bidding generously on the boxes and participating in the contests. There were prizes for the biggest gossip, peppiest couple, the best cook, the most popular person, also a lucky number drawing. There were home made cakes as well as bakery ones for prizes to the winners of the cake walks.
Pie and coffee were sold by the mothers. Proceeds were $58. Much credit is due the teacher and her pupils for a very enjoyable evening.
The P.T.A. meeting originally scheduled for Oct. 31, has been postponed to Nov. 7.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Tuesday, May 12, 1953
Beard School Visits Centerville Monday
The Beard school pupils were in Centerville Monday touring various industries and engaging in some recreation. In the afternoon they attended the movie.
Students who attended were: Ronnie Brinegar, Bobbie Hart, Roger Brown, Dixie Perkins, Anna Cook, Dean Perkins, Janet Perkins, Kermitt Knott, Jean Traxler, Laverne Eddy, Roger Lyons, Larry Foglesong, Charlotte Beard, Larry Fowler, Jewel Traxler was the teacher.
Chaperons included: Mrs. Paul Perkins, Mrs. Emma Cook and Helen, Mrs. Albert Brown, Mrs. Lewis Caldwell, Mrs. Velma Beard and Evelyn, Deanna Beard, Evangeline Bennett, Mrs. Juanita Foglesong and Clair and Lonnie Foglesong.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen Published at Centerville, Iowa Tuesday, August 24, 1954
Mrs. Jewel Traxler will teach the Beard school the coming term, and Mrs. Grace Caldwell will return to the Leslie school.