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Arouni Boys roll F rls And ToEnem ester ■v Falling in line with the late recommendation of the State Board of Health in relation to the polio nituation, Farmvilie students wilt tramp back to school on Monday, September 18, this year, about three weeka later than the opening date set originally. Around 1400 girl* and boys are expected to enroll for the first semester, according to Superintendent J. H. Moore, who has announced that school will open at 8:45 o'clock on opening day and for several weeks thereafter. Lunch period will be from 12:80 to 1:15 o'clock. First and second grades will get out at 2:15 and other grades at 3:15 p. m. The enrollment figures of last year revealed around 725 white students and 700 Negro students were in school here, and the authorities are expecting the attendance for the 1944-45 session to be up to the same level. The 1943-44 term, reported as one of the moat successful in the history of the school, viewed from both angles of attendance and accomplishments; 1 closed on May !«, with a graduating «'"• composed «f nineteen girls and SiX,b©JflS. ^ Registration date® for high school and other pupil* will be announced in these columns by Supt Moore when decided upon. The Farmvflle graded school is one of the largest consolidated schools in Pitt Countj) and is modem throughout. It is a IE grade school with a nine months tern, and has the distinctive honor of being * member of the Southern Association of Colleges jmd Secondary Schools. Heading the school faculty If Superintendent'J. H. Moore, whose interest and activities, in connection with the many problems and the constant raising of the school standards, merit commendation. Mr. Moors also finds time to join in the social, religious and civi? life here. The list of' feaaehers and assigned grades is as follows: George Sturgeon, Saratoga, Vocational Agriculture; Miss Irene Micelle, Snow Hill, Vocational Home Economics; Mrs. John B. Joyner, Farmville, English; Mrs. Herbert E. Hart, FarmviQa, English and Spanish; Mis. ivobert f. Monk, Farmville, Business Hill, 4th grade; Mrs. Joseph Batchelor, Farmville, 4th grade; MIm Margaret Lewis, Farmville, Sid grade; Mrs. J. H. Moore, Fannville, 3rd grade; Miss Tlnwil Stroud, Kinatoo, 2nd grade; Mrjl W. B. Carraway, Parmville, 2nd grade; Miaa Annie Parkins, Farmville, 1st grade; Miaa Louise Farrior, Warsaw, 1st grade, and Mm Haywood Smith, Farmville, Spps of the Farmville School Board are; Dr. Paul lk Jones, chairman; John B. Lewis, secretary; J, I. Morgan, Jr., Arch J. Flanagan and A. C. Monk, Jr. j|S The colored school, under the able leadership of H.B.Sugg, principal, has experienced a period of steady growth. A majority of the staff of 17 teachers in the elementary and high schools hold A grade certificates, and the sehool has a rating of A-ll. Home Ec Teacher Assumes Duties Here Mine Irene Miaelle, of &ow HOI, haa arrived to begin the storm months program of work in the local aehool district as Vocational Homo Economics teacher. She is taking the position vacated by Mr*. Estslle Swindell. Miss Miselle has bean teaching in the State for a number of yean, having served on the WDlismston and Scotland Neck faculties as instructor in Vocational Homo Economics. The Vocational program consists o# teaching Home Economics in the high school during the months school is in session, supervising and directing home projects at each student, conducting adult classes, if the community is interested, and participating in other activities relating to the improvement of homo living. Stress this year will ha made on economysaving for'tile war effort. The three-year program includes the following units of study: 1—Making erne's best appearance, personal grooming and health; 2—Food as it affects the high school girl and family; 3—Christmas unit; 4—Clothing as it affects the high school girl and family; 5—Securing satisfactory surroundings; 6—-Persopal and social development; 7—Maintenance of health and can of the side in the home; 8—Living together; 9—Planning a vocation; 10—Marriage and home management; 11—Home planning and furnishing; . 12—Child care and training; 18—Summary of food facts. Prior to the opening of school on September 18, Miss Miselle will devote her time to home visiting, supervising home projects, renovating and improving the department and other community activities. Miss Mizelle may be reached at the Home Economics cottage when not engaged 4n field service. LARGS NUMBER CHILDREN VISIT RECREATION CENTER Sunday Schools and family reunion groups have availed themselves aa usual this rammer, at the opportunity to participate in FarravUlefe recreational center at the municipal park and swimming poo). Playground equipment, the tennis court* and the pool have furnished entertainment and wholesome outdoor sport for the youngsters, and th« screened dining room, to which an addition, doubling the side of the original building, was made some nwotha ago, has proved convenient facilities to1 picnic suppers. As a precautionary measure, recommended by the County Board at Health, town authorities closed th< pool upon the report at a polio cas« in Pitt County three weeks ago and parents have bean urged to keef their children at ; * The V. ft sweet potato crop is t I '•;S When the ■ to done, the skewers tie pulled out i twine lifted off. "To prevent the thinner portions getting done before the thicker are thoroughly oooked, the and wings should be pushed close to the body and held there with twine. Then, brush the bird with meHed, unsalted fat niitiitan iq a shallow pan on a nek, breast down. Cover with a cloth dipped in melted fat. Roast in a oren of 836 to *80 degrees, allowing SO to 40 minutes to the pound. When about half done, turn the chickup, with cloth replaced one and continue cooking until the Ick meat is very soft, when pressed betwen the ftngwi. "Stow oooklng develops every bit of flavor, makes tho meat delicately te er, and keeps the juioss In. Bom no jptar to the pan, oook uncovered except for the fat-moistened cloth, and cook in a moderate oren." Alfalfa In North Oteroilna average* 1.9 ton per acre, or more than twice the yield of other tame hay*. growers will double the average yield of I alfalfa this year.
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