| Show ASS N 1948 ESSAY CONTEST RULES I 1 word limit 2 time limit october 1 1948 3 theme 1 emphasize the patriotic and religious significance of Thanksgiving day 2 advocate the display of the flag on thanks giving day 4 send all entries to mrs ber nard druck national thanksgiving association president 1340 no street seattle 3 washington 5 send each essay unsigned but attach a sealed envelope con taming the title of essay the name and address of sender 6 for information and a addition al sets of rules address mrs gert rude hanson N T A essay con test chairman sexton minneapolis 15 minnesota 7 national prizes 1st place 25 2nd 15 3rd 10 ath to esth in elusive 5 each A SPECIAL TWENTY FIVE DOLLAR CASH PRIZE WILL BE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE TWO SCHOOLS submitting THE BEST ESSAYS 8 for the best essay from each state an excellent book prize will be awarded the national thanksgiving As was organized more than thirty years ago by mrs bernard druck st paul minnesota the or gamza tion Is dedicated to the promotion of a more loyal and patr otic observance of thanksgiving day it has sponsored essay poetry and poster contests play lets ex hibits and puppet shows and pamphlets and other media have been used to advance its principles the display of the flag on thanks giving day is one feature of the group s program that has been con sis en y stressed |
