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Book Title: A History Of Atlanta

FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA

    The Atlanta Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America was organized in
1945 and was affiliated with the state and national organizations on October 29,
1945, with 41 members. The first officers were: Jean Hout, president; Wilma
Baldwin, vice-president; Dorothy Larson, secretary; Marilyn Brandt, treasurer;
Joan Wiseman, historian; Wilma Baldwin, song leader; Gilberta Gordon, club
reporter; Melba Miller, chairman of scrap book; Mrs. H. L. Wiseman, chapter
mother; Miss Marian Ioder, chapter adviser.


FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

    The present charter was granted to Atlanta Chapter, Future Farmers of
America, on April 23, 1947. Twenty-six members were enrolled. The officers for
1946-47 were: Eugene Craft, president; Harold Brooks, vice-president; John Horn,
secretary; Duane Quisenberry, treasurer; Vaughn Craft, reporter. Brian Grant was
the chapter adviser.


ATLANTA PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

    The Atlanta Patron Teachers Association was founded on December 13, 1918,
with a view toward promoting a better understanding between the teachers and the
community. Mrs. H. W. McClure was the first president. Included in the
membership were many patrons who were neither teachers nor parents of pupils.
"Cooperation" was adopted as its slogan, and for 36 years, it has been guided by
that principle, both within the organization and in its relationship with other
community organizations.

    Recognition of teachers' faithful service and a sympathetic understanding of
teachers' problems rank high among its objectives. Credit must be given the
Association for making Atlanta school conscious. By being attuned to the needs
of the school, it has in no small way helped develop the excellent reputation
which our schools have enjoyed through the years.

    In 1928, the Association joined the Federation and was chartered the Atlanta
Parent-Teacher Association. It is now a member of the National Congress of
Parents and Teachers, with a membership of over 7,000,000— the largest
organization in the world, whose sole purpose is for the best interest of children.

    The following show some of the local accomplishments: purchased
encyclopedia, reference and World Books, music and records, band uniforms, new
piano, record player, public address system, playground equipment and repairs,
scales, dishes, Christmas treats, attendance trophies, basketball suits,
furnished first aid room, immunization, health measures, individually and for
the entire school. Donations have been made to each room, the polio fund, Girl
Scouts, Atlanta Public Library for redecorating and Red Cross.

    P. T. A. sponsored the first Homecoming, with its parades and suppers. Milk
and cocoa were served the children before the Association launched the present
hot lunch program. Delegates have been sent to the District and state
conventions. Mothersinger groups have been organized. The community has enjoyed
excellent programs at the monthly meetings.

    Funds for these projects were obtained from carnivals, bazaars, suppers, a
rummage sale and scrap drives, to which the community has always given its whole
hearted cooperation.

    The accomplishments of leaders and committees have overlapped through the
years, so as to give a continuity of purpose to the organization: namely, the
welfare of the child.


THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

    A meeting was held May 5, 1922 at the school building to form an Alumni
Association of the Atlanta High School. Previous attempts at such an
organization had failed. The group decided to hold an initial banquet on June 2,
1922 and form such an organization, and committees for the banquet were
appointed. There was an attendance of 116 at the banquet, which was held at the
Methodist church. Frank S. Bevan was chosen chairman and M. M. Hoose, secretary,
of the organization meeting. Those present decided to hold a similar meeting
each year, and the following officers were chosen to take care of all business
and arrangements for the next year: President, Mrs. B. R. Hawley;
vice-president, Mrs. Lida Hardie Miller; secretary-treasurer, P. A. Crihfield;
corresponding secretary, Miss Eleanor Barnes. A membership fee of fifty cents
per year was voted, and any graduate of the high school was eligible for
membership. Credit for this successful banquet and meeting was given to Mrs.
Hawley and her large force of assistants.

    The banquet has been held each year since 1922. It has become the custom to
pay special tribute to the 50-year graduates, as well as those who have been
alumni for ten and twenty-five years. The annual banquet has become a homecoming
occasion for graduates from far and near, for they are assured of meeting many
friends and acquaintances of their schoolhood days.


Additional Comments:
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A HISTORY OF ATLANTA 1853-1953

Prepared by Citizens of Atlanta
As a Part of the Observance of the
Centennial, June 11,12 and 13,1953

THE PUBLICATION IS SPONSORED BY THE ATLANTA WOMAN'S CLUB

Atlanta, Illinois 1953

Published By
The Stewart - Pinks Publishing Co.
Atlanta, Illinois


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