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PIUpAY, DECEMBER IG, 1955 THE BLACKBIRD. ROCKY MOUNT SENIOR ElOH SCHOOL ’Twas The Week Before Christinas’ By Martha Fountain (Aiwloi^ies to Clement Moore) ’Twas tbe week, before Cliristmas and all o er the ground. Not a Rocky Mount student on campus to be found. The buildings were closed; the hallways were bare; It is a known fact that Santa was not there. We find boys and girls with naught in their heads But visions of Christmas joys in domes of lead. And Jean in her dress and “Brad” with no cap Were settled in their chairs for a fifteen-minute nap. When out on the street there arose such a clatter. They sprang from their seats to see what was the matter. To the store window they flew like a flash To see Gail and Ruth come by in a dash. The look on the gjrls’ faces gave them to know, That Just like themselves they’d be late at the sto’. Then what to their wondering eyes should appear, John O’Donnell who gave them a leer. With him as the driver, his caz' threw up dust. And they could just see the sign, "riorida or Bust!” But back to work these new clerfcs went. Knowing well how holidays were spent. To the Yuletide parties to all the balls. They’d dash away, dash away, dash away all! So. up to the houses the “Cats” flew, With arms full of gifts, and Christmas joys too. They were dressed all in wool from their heads to their feet. And their clothes were all covered with snow and sleet. They were happy and gay like jolly little elves; And people, who saw them, laughed in spite of themselves. It’s time I was leaving aud saying “Good-bye,” But I want you to know I leave with a sigh. Remember I give (as I leave) this cheer — Merry Christmas to all! uh, I’ll be back for New Year! Money Worries Here, Toe Winning Feature PAGE THBEE A Child Leads A Man By James Ezzell f Of the two winners of the IB a^ociatjons contest. The other winner appears on Page 2. Ed. Note. winner -O treasurer of the senior class; Banks Currin, president. These discussing the plans of the Sock Hop mentioned on Photo by Barringer. Honor Roll Attainment Places High, New Groups, Genius, Come Second Several weeks ago, on a cold, rainy day I arrived at my office Jnly to find my desk covered with >vhat I thought was the usual unimportant advertising circulars. I began to thumb through them lurrieaiy, talking to myseif re- ii-eciuliy about the people who .end such unimportant papers to jusy men like myself. I started to throw the entire oatch in the wastebasket; but as I did, one of the envelopes se parated itself from the rest. I picked it up and examined it more carefully. As I opened it, I was surprised to find one hundred brightly colored stamps — Christ mas seals, I believe they are called staring me in the face. I laid them aside. Honor Roll attainment and the forming of new classes and clubs make up the most Important ex change news this month. Congratulations to the Golds boro High School students who have made the regulai' honor roll seven consecutive times! PuiMls who make the honor roll receive silver stars in recognition of their outstanding grades and may be exempt from one exam if they carry four or five majors. ONE HOUR Music Masters At Work 'Modern Music Masters” is the name of one of the two new clubs organized at Statesville High this year. The music lovers in this club will study different types of music and buy pieces of music v/ith money collected as dues. Needham Broughton High’s D. E. Club took as a project the train ing of students for Christmas selling jobs. Students were re commended by the dean and met for classes after school, November 14-30. Personality development, sales checks information, and fun damentals of salesmanship were topics discussed. Genius At Eleven Glenn Men-inger, eleven-year old organist and a new genius sensation to the music world, gave a concert in the Central High auditorium in Minnesota and held his audience spell-bound. Glemi is on tour arranged by the Ru dolph Wurlitzer Company and is pponsored there by the McGinnis Piano Company. Student artists in Statesville High School now have a chance to become famous. They are sub mitting their designs for the 1957 National Tuberculosis Association Christmas Seal. This design must have a double-bar cross with no more than four colors traditionally connected with Christmas and a saying appropriate for the season. The artist whose design is selected will be awarded $500. Honor 3 Seniors Not surprising is the fact that seniors Banks Currin, Pat Parrish and Jimmy Moore are the out standing students honored by the Kiwanis and Rotai’y clubs in De cember. Banks Currin as Kiwanis boy, and Pat Parrish and Jimmy Moore as Rotary girl and boy, will be guests of these clubs at their weekly luncheons during the month. Banks is president of the senior class and among other honors was a delegate to the American Legion Boys State. Pat is the secretary of the stu dent organization and is a cheer leader this year. Jimmy is the editor of The Blackbird, he plays a trumpet in the band, was on the entertain ment committee for the NCSCC, and was a delegate to the 1955 Columbia Scholastic Press Asso ciation convention. That afternoon when I went down to the cafe for a coffee break, I began to feel a little dizzy. As I raised my coffee to my mouth, I thought I saw and abject floating around in the bottom of the cup. I took a second look. It was there all right! The more I stared, the more it resembled the little boy on the Christmas seal. Much to my amazement, he swam around in the coffee for a little while, and suddenly boimced up on the rim of the cup. The little fellow looked at me With a young but stern face and said. Sir, those seals that you laid aside this morning, whether or not you realize it, are of great Importance to everybody. They are sold every year to raise money for the fight against that unnecessary disease — tuberculosis. Mister, I’ll bet that you didn’t even know that TB is caused bj a germ, that TB is catching, that TB is not inherited, that you can have TB withou feeling sick, that the doctor can tell if you have TB by x-rays and other tests, that TB can usually be cured if found early enough and treated properly that a TB hospital is the best place to go to be treated and to protect others from the germs. Yes. sir, mister. I’ll bet you dldnt knoro these things, did ya? “And, sir. did you know that the money received from the sale of the seals is used to aid in the fight of the disease?” With that last remark the little fellow disappeared back into the coffee. When I go back to the office, not only did I make out a check for the cost of the seals, but 1 also made a bigger contribution. From now on, you can bet this will be an annual privilege for me. How about you? Dry Gleaning _ QUALITY — Dry Cleaning At No Extra Coat KORETIZING Newest. Most IVIodern . . Fastest In Rocky Mount E. S. Bulluck, Jeweler Watch, Clock, Jewelry Repairing Dial 6-7561 111 S. Washington St. BLUE BIRD TAXI Dial 6-8101 309 So. Main St. 24 CABS 24 HR. SERVICE Corner of Falls Road and W. Thomas Street Andy’s Esso Servicenter Cor. Church & Sunset Ave. Rocky Mount, N. C. Telephone 6-9909 Market Center 121 South Main Street ROCKY MOUNT, N. C Dial 6-8151 BROWN MEMORIAL CO. On 64 West They’re Good,’ Say Observers Of Play I didn’t knowi Joe and Roland had it in them! They were good'” exclaimed Puddle Gold when the curtain fell at the end of the third act, bringing the Edsonian's first major production to an end. Such praises were plentiful as the patrons departed after the performance. This, of course, made the cast and director feel that their efforts and hard work were appreciated. Following the play, the cast members, stage crew, and other committees had their traditional party. This year for the first time the party was in a more homey at mosphere, since it took place back stage right where the work had been done. Refreshments at the party were cold drinks, sandwiches, and small snacks, which were plentiful. DANIEL’S, INC. FASHION CENTER FOR JR. MISSES Club Plans Mean ^Merry Christmas* Merry Christmas” could ‘Well be the motto of the clubs at this season. Needy families have been ‘adopted” by the Sei"vice and SOi3 clubs, and the PHA and the Mas- ettes, all of which will play Santa Claus with food and gifts. Mrs. W. H. Robbins is taking the Service Club to visit the coun ty home, where they will present a Christmas program. They have made favors for the residents. As they do every Christmas, the members of the Service Club plac ed a poinsettia in the office. The newest service organization the Kudos Klub, under the spon sorship or Mrs. T. D. Young, pre pared the postcard invitations for the PTA Christmas meeting Iasi Wednesday night. Mrs. Hiram Cuthrell and her Junior Red Cross Club made nut and candy cups to send to the hospitals at Fort Bragg. Retired teachers will receive a bit of Christmas brightness when the festive table decorations from the Musettes reach them. Mrs. Ora Van Buskirk is the advisor for this group. Gehman’s Jewelers JEWELRY DIAMONDifi WATCHES SILVERWARE 139 S. Main St. Dial 6-6722 First Federal Savings And Loan Association 116 S. Franklin Street Rocky Mount, N. C. “Where Your Savin^rs Grow Faster” Insured Savln^fg Mortace Loans
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