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October 31, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Report on the record PTA meeting at South Fulton High School in October, featuring officer elections, a talk on preventing juvenile delinquency through family and community efforts, and school performances. (187 characters)
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South Fulton Plays Price In Practice Game November 2
The largest PTA meeting in the history of South Fulton High School (East Point) was that for October when officers were installed and Mrs. Johnnie Jenkins of the Fulton County Juvenile Court addressed the body on Juvenile Problems Relating to common problems known to the Court Probation Officer.
Jenkins warned parents of the rise in delinquency and emphasized that delinquent behavior does not occur overnight. She stressed closer ties of parents and children, the need for religious activity and urged cooperation of parents and teachers as a vital cog in delinquency prevention.
The Rev J A Baxter, Mallilieu M. E church. East Point. installed officers after presentation by Miss L. M Harris. assistant principal at South Fulton. Installed were Mrs Thelma Abbot. president: Mrs Ozell Blackmon, vice president. Mrs. Alice Washington secretary. Mrs C. Wilson. assistant secretary Mrs. Eucilla Thomas. treasurer was absent due to illness.
Reports were made by Membership Contact Committee chairman. Mrs Chambliss: Budget Committee, Mrs L M Harris.
Other program participants included the South Fulton Girl Quartette directed by Mrs G. W Moore. the Rev W T Gilliard. College Park, scripture and prayer: Mrs. E A Hill introducing Mrs Jenkins and the Rev. Moore benediction. Remarks by Principal F. S. McClarin included appreciation for support in attendance. program and school support.
I A Robinson. F L Blackmon and Mrs E. A. Hill were sponsoring teachers for the meeting.
The largest PTA meeting in the history of South Fulton High School (East Point) was that for October when officers were installed and Mrs. Johnnie Jenkins of the Fulton County Juvenile Court addressed the body on Juvenile Problems Relating to common problems known to the Court Probation Officer.
Jenkins warned parents of the rise in delinquency and emphasized that delinquent behavior does not occur overnight. She stressed closer ties of parents and children, the need for religious activity and urged cooperation of parents and teachers as a vital cog in delinquency prevention.
The Rev J A Baxter, Mallilieu M. E church. East Point. installed officers after presentation by Miss L. M Harris. assistant principal at South Fulton. Installed were Mrs Thelma Abbot. president: Mrs Ozell Blackmon, vice president. Mrs. Alice Washington secretary. Mrs C. Wilson. assistant secretary Mrs. Eucilla Thomas. treasurer was absent due to illness.
Reports were made by Membership Contact Committee chairman. Mrs Chambliss: Budget Committee, Mrs L M Harris.
Other program participants included the South Fulton Girl Quartette directed by Mrs G. W Moore. the Rev W T Gilliard. College Park, scripture and prayer: Mrs. E A Hill introducing Mrs Jenkins and the Rev. Moore benediction. Remarks by Principal F. S. McClarin included appreciation for support in attendance. program and school support.
I A Robinson. F L Blackmon and Mrs E. A. Hill were sponsoring teachers for the meeting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Family
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Pta Meeting
Juvenile Delinquency
Officer Installation
South Fulton High School
Delinquency Prevention
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Johnnie Jenkins
Rev J A Baxter
Miss L. M Harris
Mrs Thelma Abbot
Mrs Ozell Blackmon
Mrs. Alice Washington
Mrs C. Wilson
Mrs. Eucilla Thomas
Mrs Chambliss
Mrs L M Harris
Mrs G. W Moore
Rev W T Gilliard
Mrs. E A Hill
Rev. Moore
Principal F. S. Mcclarin
I A Robinson
F L Blackmon
Where did it happen?
South Fulton High School (East Point)
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Johnnie Jenkins
Rev J A Baxter
Miss L. M Harris
Mrs Thelma Abbot
Mrs Ozell Blackmon
Mrs. Alice Washington
Mrs C. Wilson
Mrs. Eucilla Thomas
Mrs Chambliss
Mrs L M Harris
Mrs G. W Moore
Rev W T Gilliard
Mrs. E A Hill
Rev. Moore
Principal F. S. Mcclarin
I A Robinson
F L Blackmon
Location
South Fulton High School (East Point)
Event Date
October
Story Details
The largest PTA meeting in South Fulton High School history occurred in October, with officer installations, an address by Mrs. Johnnie Jenkins on juvenile delinquency prevention emphasizing family ties, religion, and parent-teacher cooperation, and various reports and performances.