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Labor
Day
In
September 1882, Central Labor Union held its first Labor Day celebration in New
York City, in honor of the entire workforce.
In 1884, the first Monday of September officially became Labor Day and over the
years it has been celebrated with parades, fireworks and festivals; slowly
losing its political connotations and becoming an unofficial end of summer
holiday.
"Labor Day is devoted to no man, living or dead,
to no sect, race or nation." -- Samual Gompers, founder
and president of the American Federation of Labor
Back
to School Tips
Remind your child that she is not the
only student who is uneasy about the first day of school. Find another child in
the neighborhood with whom your youngster can walk to school or ride with on the
bus. If you feel it is appropriate, drive or walk your child to school and pick
her up on the first day. Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and
a padded back. Pack heavier item closest to the center of the back. The backpack
should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the student's body weight. Wait
for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb and do not move around
on the bus. If walking to school, bright colored clothing will make your child
more visible to drivers. Teach your child when and how to ask for help. And most
importantly, encourage your child to make friends with other children.
Submitted by . . .
Louise (Mountcastle) Romine '56
Elwood, IN
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Class
of '55 Reunion
Thursday
- Sunday
September
29 - October 2, 2005
The
Class of 1955 will celebrate its 50th reunion the weekend of September 29 -
October 2. Here is a brief overview of the planned events.
Thursday,
September 29
Pizza
Party at the Pizza Shack in Tipton
Friday,
September 30
Picnic
at the Shelter in Callaway Park;
Homecoming
football game
Saturday,
October 1
Golf
outing; Breakfast at Jim Dandy; Class picture; Social
Hour; Alumni Banquet;
Party
at the Elks
Sunday,
October 2
Breakfast
at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley
If
you have had a change of address or status, let Barbara (Green) Courtney know
as soon as possible.
barbara.courtney@sbcglobal.net
A
Work Of Art
My
little boy's room
is a work of art,
you can tell it apart
from all other rooms in the house.
He
has cans and wire and batteries,
all of these he thinks he needs.
He has shells and rocks,
in the drawer with his socks,
he can't part with a single thing.
He is an inventor you see,
what an imagination he has,
my little boy is very special to me.
As
I peek into his room
at his table he sits,
inventing something once more.
All I can do is shake my head,
then quietly shut his door.
Now he and his imagination have grown,
And he still keeps things that he'll need.
To me my little boy has shown,
an inventor he'll always be.
by - Cindy (Benedict) Odom '69
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