Arkansas State press., 1954-01-15
BOYS Industrial School

Christmas at the Negro boys's Industrial school was a
festive and cheerful occasion for both the boys and person
mel. A visit from Santa Claus, in the person of ]. Gerard,
Wrightsvile. started the season in a most exciting manner
Santa was assisted in empting his pack, which contained ice
cream, candy, bubble gum, and balloons, by X. M. Foster,
vocational teacher at WrightsVille high school and one OF
his students.
The school was well remembered by its many friends
among the local merchants, civic organizations, schools, and
individuals. Among these contributors and their contribu-
tons are Pfeafers of Arkansas and SearsRoebuck, toys;
kroger, Black and White Stores, and the Don Juanettes Club,
fruit; j. c. Penney and the Goodfenows, candy Safeway
Stores, nIts, Realizing that no Christmas is complete with
out ice cream. Terry Dairy donated a generous supply. A
cake was given by Mr., and Mrs. Herbert Douglas, 1ll9 Cross
Street.
Dunbar Junior college, as well as Delta Epsilon Sigma
of clothing, The Chapter also gave a cash present which
was used to purchase notebook paper. The Salvation Army,
through 1t, N. 7. Roberts, donated toys and much needed
pencils and paper. To aid us in the development of the
fecreationai program, Bush-Caldwel furnished a basketball,
and Mrs. Guy Hines, Sweet Home, furnished magazines and
books, Two anonymous donors contributed $50 to purchase
palamas, and " to create fund for boys not receiving money
from home.
Holiday visitors to the campus included members of the
Searcy, and members of their families. Calling on the J. [.
Washngtons were Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Christophe, Little
Rock, Mr.. and Mrs. b. 7. Henderson, Pine Bluff, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Mccoy Gibbs, Lafayette, La.
Other members of the staff who entertained visitors are
Mrs. Marie Allen. whose brother, Hatly Johnson, Orrville,
Ohio spent about two weeks on the campus; and Mrs. M, J,
Worlds, whose children, Miss Joyce and Robert Worlds, spent
a brief period with her, Attending the program presented by
the NBlS Elementary school was c. L. Horn, Little Rock.
An apology is offered Z, H, Hunter, principal, Jones
High school, for the omission of his name from an earlier
list OF contributors of books to the library. AT that time
the necessary information was not available for printing the
facts.
superintendent l.. r, Gaines, other members of the staff.
and the boys thank their many friends and well wishers. So
licit their continued interest, and wish them a happy and
prosperous New Year.
In Keeping with its policy of aequaintng the general
pubic VIII the various activities of the school, we focus at
tention on the Sunday School. AT NBIS religion is consider
ed as the Keystone of the rehabilitation program presently
conducted here. Every boy is taught basic religious concepts
in the weekly Sunday school, prayer services, and church
services. Sunday School and prayer services are conducted
by members of the staff; however church services are
sponsored by various churches in nearby cities. Literature
consists OF the Bible, New Testament and David c. Cooks
Sunday School Journals. P. R. Banks, Mrs. M. ]. Worlds. and
J. d. Washington direct all religious activities.
We welcome the public to come and Worship with us anv