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Domestic News
July 14, 1954
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Nome School, with assistance from the Home Arts Club, raised $100 for the restoration of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, earning a spot on the honor roll plaque. The funds came from school penny donations and July 4th popcorn sales.
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Nome School, Aided By Home Arts Club, Raises $100 for Independence Hall
The Nome School will be on the honor roll plaque in Independence Hall in Philadelphia for being one of the schools to donate $100 for the restoration of that historical building.
The moneys, which are being collected by the National Women's Federation Clubs throughout the United States and the territories for this project, are being raised through the schools and assisted by the local clubs.
The Nome School raised $56.72 during the school year by penny donations and the Home Arts Club made up the balance from its popcorn sales on the Fourth of July, so that the Nome School could be placed on the honor roll, stated president Ann Tveter who was chairman of the project.
The Nome School will be on the honor roll plaque in Independence Hall in Philadelphia for being one of the schools to donate $100 for the restoration of that historical building.
The moneys, which are being collected by the National Women's Federation Clubs throughout the United States and the territories for this project, are being raised through the schools and assisted by the local clubs.
The Nome School raised $56.72 during the school year by penny donations and the Home Arts Club made up the balance from its popcorn sales on the Fourth of July, so that the Nome School could be placed on the honor roll, stated president Ann Tveter who was chairman of the project.
What sub-type of article is it?
Charity Or Relief
Education
What keywords are associated?
Nome School
Independence Hall
Restoration
Fundraising
Home Arts Club
Penny Donations
Popcorn Sales
What entities or persons were involved?
Ann Tveter
Where did it happen?
Nome
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Nome
Event Date
School Year And Fourth Of July
Key Persons
Ann Tveter
Outcome
raised $100; placed on honor roll plaque in independence hall
Event Details
Nome School raised $56.72 through penny donations during the school year; Home Arts Club contributed the balance from Fourth of July popcorn sales to reach $100 for Independence Hall restoration, as part of National Women's Federation Clubs project.