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Seminole-Volusia Sunday, April 14, 1957 Sanfovd Sampler The Little Red School House Is Coming Back Again way, the children who lived close by went home, but those children from way out in Mayfair and on the east side of town had to have lunch served at the school. There being no cafeteria, hot lunches were transported from nearby Junior High. The food, dishes, silver and all were loaded on a wooden cart with iron wheels and was drawn down the alleys to East Side. Afterwards one of the teachers would tell the children a story while the principal scraped out all the dishes and loaded them back on the cart. Ah, those were the good ole' days! Velma Mitchell, who was principal at the time it was closed as an elementary school, and is now principal of South Side School.

Reminiscing with Velma the other day, she spoke of the happy times she spent at East Side. When they wanted to put on a program she and the other teachers would push several of the long tables together to make a stage, and with Dorothy Stokes at the piano, such music you've never heard. WHAT ABOUT we queried. Well, it was this By ANNE AIKEN SANFORD The little red school house, that is now white, is coming into its own again. This well-known Sanford landmark at the corner of Sixth St.

and Palmetto that was the institution of learning for many Sanford citizens, is soon to be transformed from a nursery school and will be used to house 90 junior high school students. The school was formerly known as East Side Primary, erected in 1883, and was the first school building built in Seminole County. Prior to this time, several one teacher private and public schools existed. First of these was taught by Miss Louisa Tucker and was located at Sanford and Union Aves. Also the Orange Ridge Public School in the neighborhood of what is now 20th the Mellonville School taught for some years by Mrs.

Angie Tucker. Miss Jimmie Glass taught at Silver Lake and in old Ft. Reed, the public school was taught by Judge Tucker, assisted by Miss Alice McRae and Howard Tucker. THEN OX JAN. 23, 1883, the powers that were of Orange County Sanford was then a part of Orange County bought two lots from the Florida Land and Colonization Co.

for the purpose of erecting a two room school building in which all' grades were to be taught. This was done the same year and the first two teachers were Prof. Coiner, a graduate of Emory College, Oxford, Ga. and Mrs. Angie Tucker.

Sanford had growing pains even then and the school became crowded, so that soon other lots, other rooms and other teachers were added, making five. In 1902 things became critical and the city fathers were faced with the problem of adding on another room and using up all play area, or building another school. FINALLY WITH MUCH opposition, the middle part of the present grammar school was erected. Two rooms from the "little red school house" were sold to be used as residences. The remaining three rooms became the home of a kindergarten taught by Miss Lilly Farnsworth and sponsored by, the Sanford Kindergarten Assn.

In 1909 it became necessary to use the first school again. It housed the first grade, taught by Miss Nellye Washburn. The year following, the building was remodeled as It stands today to accommodate the first thiee grades. It was used in this manner until 16 years ago, when it was closed down and students were enrolled at South Side Primary. During World War II the little red school house becme a county sponsored nursery school.

AMONG THE NAMES of those who stood behind the desks as teachers and principals include Major Lynch, Sammie Tucker, Mrs. E. D. Dunn, Miss Peachea Leffler, Mrs. Stella Arrington, Miss Ethel Moughton, Miss Emma Owen, and Mrs.

raw' TV -M-' i-i-ii 7 rl ft vwiA -WW. Jv-l I ft- Utada iMfTl- UnP The DeBary Picture H. Guy Chases Move New Home the H. Guy Chase family as they smiled at 'us from an artistically furnished corner 1 THE LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE Is all white now They Love To Sina DeBary Becoming A Center Of Music By RUTH ERICKSON DEBARY Sitting pretty is what we immediately called MR. Mayor Addresses Civic Assn.

Incorporation Opposed DEBARY Mayor Glen Mc- poration was his topic and lest Fadden of Lake Helen, was he be misunderstood, he stout-guest speaker at the Civic ly asserted that he knew it Assn. meeting last week. Incor- was a bad word among many Into Their of their spanking new DeBary home. Mrs. Chase is more than pretty, she has that personality DeBary residents and that he fully concurred with the opinion that it should not be adopted in this village.

"With the uncertainty of the tax program coupled with the certainty of greater state expenses, I realize that not only municipalities but all localities will be hit by new So without those added incorporation burdens on your shoulders, you in DeBary are in an enviable position. You have, been smart enough to take a firm stand on the decision that incorporation is not for you now." A counselor for years in sociology for educational institutions, McFadden added that he enjoyed seeing the efficient workout of the open discussions before his talk. "In my experience too often I find what I call arm chair Reveres, snipers who bitterly find fault with everything accomplished by men of good will and try to undermine the public's faith in them, either for a desire, to get the other fellow's job or just from a naturally ornery disposition. However, when he is asked to pitch in and help out with the humdrum tasks and hard work of details, he finds he is not a well man," commented McFadden. "But here in DeBary I find so many willing and brilliant people who have come from top executive echelons that I know you will work together loyally to make your civic future a success." During the business session a decision was made that a local church be given the use of the auditorium for meetings and choir rehearsal, with adjoining rooms for Sunday school, at a price arrived at by joint approval of the association and church.

Also, beginning in May, it was decided that membership cards would be required at the door for admission. Other questions were referred to the executive board for discussion and mtSMwtmmmMkmwm-mMxtomimk WilTftiiiii 7 JaWMMMl born of a friendly smile, tinged with shyness in a new situation. Guy relaxes with the consciousness of a job well done as top executive with Pure Oil Co. and retirement right across the street from his golfing partner of those days, Bill Clark. Along with Major and Mrs, Whitely McMuIlen we came to call and told Mrs.

Chase theirs has been called that fabulous home on that fabulous street of homes, Plumosa Drive. "No such thing," she laughingly disclaimed. "It's merely comfortable and with room enough to get around easily and have lots of company." It's all of that and our gourmet appetite said "Wow!" when we saw the enormous refrigerator and deep freeze, stocked with enough tempting viands to keep a good sized group of neighbors from starving during a long siege and then most enviously again when she showed us the epitome of every woman's dream ample closets and many of them. The Chases have enjoyed selecting their new furniture with its tropical appeal. Now comes the grass and shrubbery problem.

We- know that with the verve and taste displayed in their home, our new residents will enjoy their Florida landscaping, too. Services Announced NEW SMYRNA BEACH Holy Week events sponsored by the Ministerial Assn. of New Smyrna Beach have been announced. Half hour noonday services will be held Monday through Thursday at the Methodist Church. Sermon subjects are: Monday, the Rev.

M. D. Jackson, The Call to Goodness; Tuesday, the Rev. David C. Clark, The Call to Faithfulness; Wednesday, Dr.

Weaver K. Eubank, The Call to Meekness and Thursday, the Rev. Durwood McDonell, The Call to Self-Control. On Good Friday, the association will join together in the traditional three hour Watch Service from noon to 3 p.m. at the Methodist Church.

Participants in order of their appearance are: the Revs. Fred Clifford, Joseph Huntley, John Pickens, M. D. Jackson, William Runnebaum, Henry Adams and Durwood McDonell. Musical selections will be presented by Mrs.

Wilbur Sikes, Mrs. Durwood McDonell, Mrs. John Angers and Mrs. Raymond Friedley. The service will be broadcast over the local radio station, WSBB, from 2 to 3 o'clock.

Easter Sunday Sunrise Services will be conducted at the Old Fort Park with the message being preached by the Rev. William Runnebaum and on the Boardwalk, with the message presented by the Rev. Durwood McDonell. COURT RECORDS MARRIAGE LICENSES Richard P. Potu.

23. Daytona Beach, nd Margaret O'Neill Walker, 27, Day-tona Beach. WJlllam Ray Henry. 21, Daytona Beach, and Barbara Jean Slaughter, 17, Holly Hill. Walter A.

Raudenbush, 33, Holly Hill, and Mary Ann Edwards, 47, Holly Hill. SUITS FILED Washington Manufacturing Co etc. vs. Joseph Jemal also known as Joseph Jamel. law.

$1,000 United States Plywood Corp. etc. vs. John P. Hughes, trading and doing business as Southern Manufacturing law.

(1.500. Dandee Cleaners Inc. vs. George Elliott a. Olenview Laundromat, law, 11,654 68.

Mrs. Harry THEY LIKE OLD SONGS, TOO Whitaker, Laura Piatt Brown, Henry Wood Johnson Elected Head Of Sanford School P-TA DEBARY "I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen," harmonizes a hundred voices of the glee club. Couples who have been considering a retirement home in DeBary and have been invited to spend the night in the old mansion, turn to each other and say, "They love the old songs here, too, just as we Let's listen." And they saunter the length of the rambling veranda and gaze through the French windows, watching the happiness reflected in the singers' faces. Wednesday night the glee club, under the direction of Mrs. Harry Whitaker, presented an impromptu program of old songs, calling for solos, trios and double quartets.

WITHOUT REHEARSAL this was a most professional affair, for Mrs. Whitaker, a talented musician and for years the head of music in schools of Brooklyn, sparks this group who meet bi-monthly just for the love of singing. "DeBary is becoming a center of music as well as a favorite place for retired people," commented Mrs. Whitaker. "We do not ask that our members be able to read music.

Just a desire to sing is the only-requirement. From the out pouring of happiness I've been seeing here for many seasons I know it is a most valuable get-together." FROM LAURA Piatt Brown, our accompanist to our president, Henry Wood, an accomplished baritone, there are so many gifted people in the glee club I can't begin give all the names." Lions Plan Fish Fr 7 ORANGE CITY Orange City Lions Club will hold its fourth annual fish fry next Friday. The fry will be held in the Firemen's Hall located under the city hall and servings will be continuous from 4 to 7 p.m. as announced by George Clark, general chairman. Tickets are being sold by members of the club and they may also be purchased at the door.

Those assisting Clark on thiJ annual event are: Thomas Crews, Roy Miller, Donald Leinfelder, Osman Thomas, Thomas Cryer, Clare Marshall John Sullivan, James Donaldson. Alfred Bendwig, Alex-John Cooper, Frank Fertsch, John Cooper, Frank Fartsch, John Coppen Arthur Bowk-ley and Daniel Hoover. Couple Back Home SANFORD Mr. and Mrs. R.

W. Cassube have returned from Homestead, where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reichert. AND MRS.

H. GUY CHASE Shown in hew home Woman's Club Federation In Last Meet ORANGE CITY The final meeting for the year of Volusia County Federation Women's Clubs was held recently in Dickinson Memorial Library Hall. Mrs. Albert F. Sawyer of Ormond Beach, president, presided and presented the Rev.

William G. Fagan of the First Congregational Church, who gave the invocation at the opening session. THE WELCOME was extended to all visitors by Mrs. Howard S. Warner, president of the hostess club.

A quiz program was conducted by Mrs. W. Robinson of New Smyrna Beach with audience participation. Luncheon at noon at the Methodist Church was served by the Women's Society of Christian Service. A CHORAL GROUP from DeBary under the direction of Mrs.

A. Bertsch presented a program of songs. Progress reports were given by the president of each club represented. Baptists Plan, Potlnck Supper LONGWOOD The Brotherhood and Intermediate G.A.'s will have a potluck supper at the First Baptist Church annex Monday at 6:45 p.m. All members are invited and each will bring a covered dish.

Over 30 Offer Blood At Drawing DELAND More than 30 donors showed up at the blood drawing for the West Volusia Red Cross Tuesday, but several had to postpone giving blood until a later date. Dr. William E. Carter, a recent addition to the Fish Memorial staff, was the physician in charge, and was the first to give a pint of blood. TWO OF THE donors are members of the Two Gallon Club Durham Altman and Ralph Handyside.

Members of the Gallon Club included Mrs. Beulah L. 3ehrend, Mrs. Eloina Nix, Elmer A. Mitchell, Norman E.

Wedekind, Fred B. Grantham, Linton J. Day, Leon Mc-Kenzie, Mrs. Clara Galien and a newly arrived member of the club, Arthur M. Thoman.

Others included Maj. Malcolm D. Brannen, Kenneth V. Knapp William II. Rowe, Fred J.

Rowe Henry L. Martin, William C. Blasky, Leslie C. Harnage, Mrs. Dorothy Robinson, Karl J.

Lewis, Mrs. Ruth M. Kohler, Mrs. Ruby Chandler, Walter Cox, J. R.

Lawrence, Marshall Lane, and Walter Nordman. THE DRAWING was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Auxiliary, with Mrs. Bertha Kingsley, chairman of the committee. In the absence of Mrs. Marcella Martin, who is herself a patient in the hospital, Mrs.

James P. Roach and Mrs. Norman Sepp were acting co-chairmen of the blood program Wilson P-TA Elects Slate SANFORD Mrs. Luey Johnson was elected president of the Wilson School P-TA at a meeting held last week. Also named as new officers were Leon Keel, first vice pres Mrs.

E. J. Tyner, secre tary; Mrs. Charles Jarrett, treasurer. Announcement was made that the room mothers will meet to de'eide date's for the school field trip and birthday party.

A mental health film strip on a Preface to A Life was shown as the program. Mrs. James Benton's room won room count. Realtors Hear Two Speakers NEW SMYRNA BEACH At a recent meeting of the local Board of Realtors, guest speakers were Fred B. Arnold, Frank Green and Howard Mc-Kinney, members of the Board of Realtors, Gainesville, who flew over for the meeting at Smyrna Yacht Club.

They discussed some of the aspects of multiple listing Accepted at the meeting as an associate member of the local board was John E. Brau-nagel, formerly of Scarborough, N. Y. He will be associated with C. W.

Jack Gold-en, 300 Flagler Ave. SANFORD Clifford E. Johnson was elected president of the Grammar School P-TA Thursday night at a meeting held in the school auditorium. Johnson will succeed Floyd Richards, who presided over the meet. Other officers named include, George Pittard, vice president; Herold Heckenbach, second vice president; Mrs.

Eugene Pennington, secretary and Mrs. Lamar Echols, treasurer. Heckenbach spoke to the Committee Named LONGWOOD The Long-wood Chamber of Commerce meeting was opened Thursday evening with a movie on soil conservation shown by LeRoy Hennessey. Ben Wiggins, Seminole County soil conservationist, gave a talk on the work of the soil conservationists. Five chamber of commerce members were elected as a committee for maintenance, control, and operation of the Longwood Medical Bldg.

Those elected were L. L. Cox, M. E. Rudolph, Ralph Hammond, J.R.

Grant, and H. S. Lew Arnold. Mrs. John Carhart requested a donation for the newly organized Babe Ruth; League, and a $15 donation was assembly explaining the FEA proposal for a pay increase for teachers.

He stated that the better schools bill, that is being backed by the FEA and the local county teachers, provides for a $4,200 base pay for teachers, rather than an $1,100 raise across the board. Mrs. Roberta Richards announced the glee club spring program to be held May 10. Room count prizes were awarded to Mrs. Jewel Riser's room and Miss Louise Ball's room.

Hospital Notes FISH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DELANO Births Mr. and Mrs. James Hood, DeLand, a son, April 12. Mr. and Mrs.

Willis Piper, DeLand, a son, April 11. Admissions Mrs. Arthur Lutkae, DeBary. Child. Debra Sherouse, Enterprise.

Mrs. Marie Fagan, DeLand. Dismissals Mrs. -Leo Roberts and Infant daughter. DeLand.

Mrs. Harriet Muchemore, DeBary. SEMINOLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SANFORD Admissions Alvia Prince. Sanford. Pauline Beasley, Zellwood.

William Oliver Livingston. Sanford. David Fox. Apopka. Emery Lane.

Sanford. Elser Kay Cooley, Sanford. Herman Harriett. Sanford. Charles Wagner, Longwood.

Hattle Washington, Sanford. D. Harkey Snodgrass, Longwood. William D. Wade.

Sanford. Discharges Crandella Eeed Sanford, Paby boy 8tevens, Lake Monroe. Robert E. Moxley, Sanford. Willie Mae Davis.

Sanford. Christine Sheffield, Sanford. Johnny Brooks. Sanford. Betty Ford, Sanford.

Irene Rines. Sanford. Wlllram Theodora. Sanford. Ethel Brunei.

Sanford. Lisa Wight, Sanford. Births Mr. and Mrs. James Bridger, a son.

April 12, Longwood..