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Show WASHINGTON SCHOOL By Ruth Perkins. A portion of Friday afternoon was given over in the eighth grade to the j reading of James Whitoomb Riley's poems. October 7th was the birthday birth-day anniversary of this popular present day poet. i j The "Apex" class meeting held ! Thursday October IS was the first . one of the year, and was a decided 'success. Tne singing of the school 'choruses was especially interesting. Principal Rasmussen gave an interesting interest-ing talk, taking for his subject, j "success." The response of the pupils with their athletic dues has been gratifying. gratify-ing. If all parents knew the real values of proper play on the school play-ground there would be a greater response when called upon to assist in this direction. We have plans under way for the presentation of an operetta to be given about Thanksgiving time. Miss Mellor has attained excellent results with reference to the songs given the school chorus. |