New plays for red letter days
by Elizabeth Hough Sechrist and Janette Woolsey ; illustrated by Guy Fry.
- Philadelphia Macrae Smith Co. 1953.
- 310 p. ill. 24 cm.
New Year's Day (January 1): Days and days -- Abraham Lincoln's Birthday (February 12): Lincoln's secret journey -- St. Valentine's Day (February 14): The Queen of Hearts' party -- George Washington's Birthday (February 22): My honest friend ; George Washington serves his country -- Easter: The donkey's mission -- Arbor Day (dates vary in different states): The Great Tree Council -- May Day (May 1): Charlie's May basket -- Mother's Day (second Sunday in May): Mother of the town -- Flag Day (June 14): Each star a state -- Father's Day (third Sunday in June): A picnic for Father -- Columbus Day (October 12): This dream came true -- United Nation's Day (October 24): The United Nations, the hope of the world -- Halloween (October 31): The witches' complaint ; A Halloween surprise package -- Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November): Thanksgiving Proclamation-1863 -- Christmas (December 25): The Santa Claus Court -- Special weeks celebrated in our schools: American Education Week: The good old days -- Be Kind to Animals Week: Mother Goose gives advice -- Book Week: The wonder world of books -- Boy Scout Week: Radios versus doughnuts -- Brotherhood Week: Mars calling -- Fire Prevention Week: The fire demons -- Girl Scout Week: First aid in the first troop -- National Health Week: The Imps' defeat.