June 11, 1921

Journal and Guide

"Truxtun News"

Monday being Memorial Day, was one of happiness and joy for some and a day that brought sadness and sorrow to others. Many enjoyed watching the races and the ball game in the Fair Ground while others went to pay homage to their deceased.

Tuesday night, the teachers and school children gave a May Festival in the auditorium was packed and every one went away feeling that he had received more than his money's worth. The children were all beautifully dressed in various colored paper dresses representing violets, daisies, roses, pansies, forget-me-nots, and lilies. The first thing on the program was the crowning of the May Queen, then the May Pole was platted. Other exercises followed in order. The whole affair was a grand success, and the teachers deserve much credit for their excellent work.

Sunday morning, promptly at 9:30, the First Baptist Sunday school opened with Mr. J. O. Booker and his corps of teachers at their posts of duty, but owning to the inclemency of the weather the attendance was comparatively small. At 3:30, a wonderful sermon was delivered by Rev. Arnold, of Brighton. His subject was from Acts 2:47. The vesper services opened at the usual hour with many present and quite a number of strangers. An interesting program was rendered. Mrs. H. A. Hicks, of Ruff, VA., sang "Saved," as a solo. Messrs. Robert Hester and C. H. Smith both appeared on program with their instruments, the violin and cornet.

Prof. James A. Clark of the Christian College, Franklinton, N.C., who is visiting here, made an excellent speech to the audience.

The Mothers' Club holds its usual Thursday evening meetings at the Library.

Prof. James A. Clark spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watkins, Key Road.

Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Goodwyman, of Portsmouth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hester, 61 Key Road.

Mrs. J. O. Booker and sons, Austin and Ober, have gone to the Armstrong Camp in Connecticut to Spend the summer.

Every school in the Tidewater district was represented last Saturday in the athletic games, which took place in the Truxton Fair Grounds. The boys of all the schools did well, but Hampton took the first prize and Truxtun second.

"TRUXTON PROPERTY OWNERS ASS'N MEET"

The regular monthly meeting of the property owners association was held Tuesday evening, June 7, in the school auditorium. The meeting was one of interest to all concerned and much enthusiasm was manifested. The following reports were made, viz: The financial statement from the auditorium fund by the Hon. Fred D. McCracken. The educational committee, who recommended the appointment of the same corps of teachers, their efficiency having been proven to the entire satisfaction of the whole community. Mr. Solomon Green is chairman, of this committee. The committee on street and parks, Mr. Daniel Delaney, chairman, the committee on sanitation, Mr. W. H. Gray, chairman. The budget committee, Mr. A. J. Salattment of the Truxton public service for the month of May: Receipts collected during the month, $827.62. Expenditures: Street lighting, $31.17; printing, $28.00; water for school, $11.06; school supplies, $3.50; policeman, $150.00; bookkeeper, $75.00; janitress, $30.00; janitor, $17.75; school principal, $110.00; two teachers at $65.00, $130.00; two teachers at $55, $110; total $796.48; balance for the month, $31.14.

All reports were unanimously received and adopted. Mr. Simmons president of the association: J. W. Jackson, secretary; F. D. McCracken, town manager.