This Day in History: 1943-06-16
Over $460 worth of war stamps and war bonds were bought in the District Schools during the school years which ended with graduation ceremonies on that day. Barderus Shuart was class President. A play “Her Adopted Land” was presented. It depicted the activities of a group of foreigners whose attempted sabotage was foiled by the FBI. The school orchestra played Rubenstein’s Melodie in F, Lehar’s Merry Widow Waltz, and the Marine Hymn. The diplomas were distributed by Mrs. Lindsey Macarthur, President of the Board of Education. (Bristow)