Show october is poetry day 67 october is poetry day in the nation and state according to mrs cornelia perkins who is county chairman ap appointed 0 anted to bring the values of fine poetry to the attention of this coun tys residents the day is proclaimed by the president and by the governors of all states except five or six it is suggested that clubs meeting during the week could feature poetry in their programs for churches there is beautiful and inspiring poetry to be found in quantity in n the bible the family in the home would profit a great deal by spending a little time together in reading the works and studying the lives of great poets local poets should be recognized and be feted during the week and those having occasion to give could select a nice book of poetry as a lovely gift |