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February 16, 1945
The East Hartford Gazette
New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Janice Turner won first prize in an oratorical contest sponsored by the East Hartford Rotary Club at the high school auditorium, receiving three dollars in War Stamps. Minnie Pappaceno placed second. The event featured patriotic selections and was part of a junior-senior assembly.
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Miss Janice Turner Wins In Contest
Program at High School Sponsored By Rotary Club
Janice Turner won first prize in the oratorical contest sponsored by the East Hartford Rotary Club in the high school auditorium Wednesday morning. She received three dollars in War Stamps from the club. Two dollars in War Stamps went to the second place winner, Minnie Pappaceno. Other contestants were Robert Dunn and Theresa Allison.
Patriotic selections were given by the contestants, and the judges were Roger W. Driggs, Edward B. Stevens and James Harvey, all members of Rotary.
The program, which served as a junior-senior assembly, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, after which the audience sang the National Anthem.
Two selections, Keller's American Hymn and Bright Western Land were sung by the freshman chorus. The brass quartet played the Battle Hymn of the Republic and special selections.
Program at High School Sponsored By Rotary Club
Janice Turner won first prize in the oratorical contest sponsored by the East Hartford Rotary Club in the high school auditorium Wednesday morning. She received three dollars in War Stamps from the club. Two dollars in War Stamps went to the second place winner, Minnie Pappaceno. Other contestants were Robert Dunn and Theresa Allison.
Patriotic selections were given by the contestants, and the judges were Roger W. Driggs, Edward B. Stevens and James Harvey, all members of Rotary.
The program, which served as a junior-senior assembly, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, after which the audience sang the National Anthem.
Two selections, Keller's American Hymn and Bright Western Land were sung by the freshman chorus. The brass quartet played the Battle Hymn of the Republic and special selections.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Oratorical Contest
Rotary Club
War Stamps
Patriotic Selections
High School Assembly
What entities or persons were involved?
Janice Turner
Minnie Pappaceno
Robert Dunn
Theresa Allison
Roger W. Driggs
Edward B. Stevens
James Harvey
Where did it happen?
East Hartford High School Auditorium
Story Details
Key Persons
Janice Turner
Minnie Pappaceno
Robert Dunn
Theresa Allison
Roger W. Driggs
Edward B. Stevens
James Harvey
Location
East Hartford High School Auditorium
Event Date
Wednesday Morning
Story Details
Janice Turner wins first prize in Rotary Club-sponsored oratorical contest with patriotic selections, receiving War Stamps; Minnie Pappaceno places second.