When was it published?

August 10, 1960 in Tabor City Tribune

Story August 10, 1960

Tabor City Tribune

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Willa Ree Paul, Mr. And Mrs. Edsel Paul

Q: What keywords are associated?

Future Homemakers, National Convention, Washington Dc, Horry County, Good Citizenship, Fha Girls

Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina

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What is this article about?

Willa Ree Paul of Loris, Horry County, SC, becomes the first local girl to attend the National Future Homemakers of America Convention in Washington, D.C. in July. Accompanied by parents to Columbia, she participates in sessions on citizenship, tours, and events, returning with ideas for her chapter.

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ATTENDS NATIONAL MEET - Willa Ree Paul, of Loris, above, is the first Horry girl to attend a National Future Homemakers Convention at Washington, D. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Edsel Paul carried Willa Ree, their daughter, to Columbia, Sunday, July 10, to join other representatives from South Carolina.

Theme of the convention was Home, the Hub of Good Citizenship, which was emphasized in general sessions, discussion groups, and panel discussions.

Other highlights of the convention included meeting girls from all over the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, a tour of Washington, a boat trip on the Potomac, a banquet, an American Pageant, "Papers of Fire," presented at the Sylvan Theater on the Washington Monument Grounds.

Throughout the week devotionals, relaxers and group singing were presented by FHA girls.

Willa Ree returned home Saturday with many ideas to present to the Loris chapter of the Future Homemakers of America. Horry County has been affiliated with the national FHA movement only three years.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Family Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Future Homemakers National Convention Washington Dc Horry County Good Citizenship Fha Girls

What entities or persons were involved?

Willa Ree Paul Mr. And Mrs. Edsel Paul

Where did it happen?

Washington, D. C.; Loris, Horry County, South Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina

Story Details

Key Persons

Willa Ree Paul Mr. And Mrs. Edsel Paul

Location

Washington, D. C.; Loris, Horry County, South Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina

Event Date

Sunday, July 10

Story Details

Willa Ree Paul, the first girl from Horry County, attends National Future Homemakers Convention in Washington, D.C. Her parents drive her to Columbia to join South Carolina representatives. Convention theme is Home, the Hub of Good Citizenship, with sessions, discussions, meetings from various regions, tours, boat trip, banquet, and performances. She returns home Saturday with ideas for the local FHA chapter.