Spelling Bee Will Be Thanksgiving Night Treat, November 1920

An old time spelling bee has been scheduled for Thanksgiving night and a treat is in store for the people of Hickory. The affair will be under the auspices of the Community Club and the educational department will challenge the civics department. Those not desiring to spell may substitute their husbands or some good speller. The bee held about two years ago has not been forgotten and interest in the one on Thanksgiving night will be great. All the good spellers are expected to be on hand and it remains to be seen who will stand up last. A small admission of 10 cents will be charged, and the proceeds will go for buying coal for the needy this winter. The affair was not gotten up as a money maker but as a get together meeting for the members of the club and their friends. A big crowd is expected and a delightful evening is in store for those who attend. The place for the bee has not been decided upon but will be announced within a few days. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 20, 1920)