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Domestic News November 10, 1959

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

Miss Waymon Edge, Atlanta's 'East-West Grid Queen,' presented $3,000 check from Frontiers of America to Ira Jarrell Milk Fund for underprivileged children at School Board meeting. Dr. Jarrell reported October 26 enrollment: 104,140 total (62,465 white, 41,675 colored).

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"EAST-WEST GRID QUEEN" PRESENTS $3,000 CHECK

Miss Waymon Edge, Atlanta's "East - West Grid Queen" of Luther Judson Price High School, presented the Ira Jarrell Milk Fund for under-privileged children a check for $3,000 on behalf of the Atlanta Chapter, Frontiers of America.

President Jesse O. Thomas introduced "Her Majesty" to the School Board and she presented the check to Mrs. Clifford N. Ragsdale. Expressing sincere thanks to the Frontiers of America, Mrs. Ragsdale said the $3,000 would be a great stimulus in getting the "Milk Bowl" games off to a fine start.

In her monthly report to the Board, Dr. Jarrell said the total enrollment as of October 26 was 104,140 - 62,465 white and 41,675 colored.

She also reported Georgia's 1960 (Continued on Page 3, Col. 3)

What sub-type of article is it?

Charity Or Relief Education

What keywords are associated?

Milk Fund Donation Atlanta School Board Student Enrollment Frontiers Of America

What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Waymon Edge Jesse O. Thomas Mrs. Clifford N. Ragsdale Dr. Jarrell

Where did it happen?

Atlanta

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Atlanta

Event Date

October 26

Key Persons

Miss Waymon Edge Jesse O. Thomas Mrs. Clifford N. Ragsdale Dr. Jarrell

Outcome

$3,000 donated to ira jarrell milk fund; total enrollment 104,140 (62,465 white, 41,675 colored)

Event Details

Miss Waymon Edge presented $3,000 check to Ira Jarrell Milk Fund on behalf of Atlanta Chapter, Frontiers of America; introduced by President Jesse O. Thomas to School Board; received by Mrs. Clifford N. Ragsdale; Dr. Jarrell reported enrollment as of October 26 and Georgia's 1960 details (continued on Page 3, Col. 3)

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