 Tioga Herald
1945 The Tioga School Held Memorial Services In observance of the death of President Roosevelt, the entire school assembled Friday morning at 11 for a memorial service. Supt. Draper opened with general remarks of the President, after which the following programs was rendered: Opening song, "America," led by Mrs. Willett with Mrs. Spears at piano Prayer, Supt. Draper Scripture, Mary Scyrkels Tribute to President Roosevelt from High Schools, Billy Bob Hall Tribute from grades, Nelda Jo Cook Biography of Roosevelt, Lois McCollum Biography of Truman, David Lawler Pledge to Flag, by school, led by L.C. Smith and Jusnell Bodovsky Song, " Home on the Range," by school Closing song, "Star Spangled Banner" MEMORIAL SERVICE Tioga showed deep appreciation and mourning for our beloved and departed friend and President, Franklin D. Roosevelt in a memorial gathering at the First Baptist church Saturday afternoon of the past week between the hours of 3 and 4 o'clock. Elder Henry G. Ball offered a short and feeling talk, spoke of the life work of the late President and closed with the reading of the 23rd Psalm and prayer. Special music was rendered and prayer by H.F. Holloway. R.E. Spears led the song service with Mrs. Spears at the piano. A nice crowd was present and altogether it was a fitting and appropriate service for the loss of a very dear friend.  Tioga School History Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |