GROWING UP IN THE MILL SPRING SCHOOL TOPIC OF PCHA SEPTEMBER PROGRAM

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The PCHA program for September 13th will feature a guest panel of folks who attended Mill Spring School. Those former students plan to share stories about their classmates, teachers and what their childhood was like during those years. Panelists will be from both the Mill Spring and Pea Ridge communities. Scheduled speakers are Judy Arledge, Norma Jean Bowyer, Ray Hudson and Rachel Ramsey.

Life in the 1940, 50's and 60's was much different than we see today. Come learn about growing up in rural Polk County. The program will cover how school was different and share information about their families. Mill Spring School housed grades 1 through 12 until 1960 when Polk Central High School opened. After that time the school provided schooling up to the 8th grade. This dynamic panel should present both an interesting and entertaining presentation.

The program will be Tuesday, September 13th at 2pm inside the Polk County Historical Museum. The museum is located in downtown Columbus at 60 Walker Street. The program is free of charge and the public is encouraged to attend.

Photo Caption: This is a class picture of Mrs S.T. Fagan's 4th and 5th grade class at Mill Spring School in 1960.