March 25, 1938
Osage County News
Microfilm Roll: MN00312
On this day in Osage country, the Osage County News published an article on a special lunch performance, conducted by several young ladies from the Indian Camp School, at a local civic club meeting.
The special production was held at the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce, a club that showed support for the school’s program. In the article, honorable mention was given to a Ms. Ruth Johnson, who had been the “program chairman for the past several weeks,” and was given, “a great deal of credit for the fine programs… especially this one.”
The children of several prominent Osage families took part in the performance, showcasing both their talent and intellect. The program began with a speech by Betty Jo May, a student, who spoke of the fundamentals of the inner workings of the Indian Camp School, followed by many of the school’s merits. One of the biggest merits being that the entire graduating class, a total of 48 students, continued their education in secondary institutions; all but two of whom went on to attend Pawhuska High School. After May’s “inspiring” and “earnest” speech, Mary Jo Tinker, awed the audience with “two very delightful comic readings.” Tinker’s performance was followed by a performance from Evelyn Pappin, who performed a piano piece which was “enjoyed by all.”
Morgan M. Guzman
“Indian Camp School Presents Program at Civic Club Meeting.” Osage County News. March 25, 1938, p. 1. Microfilm roll number MN00312. Sequoyah National Research Center, Little Rock, Arkansas.
