Yuma School Building
This two story school building was located
at the current location of the Yuma Baptist Church
The first school was
damaged by storm by 1916 a second time and the county agreed to build a
new one. Workman framed the two story building and ran out of money. The
local Woodman of the World Lodge pledged to finish the building, but after
completing the second floor, their money ran out, also. Yuma Improvement
Club organized and swung into action. They organized a brass band, bought
a new piano and ordered play books entitled “Kentucky Bell” and staged
plays in the Methodist Church to earn money to build the school stage and
stairway. Citizens signed a note at the bank for $1,650.00 for band
instruments and piano, which they repaid by having plays. Mr. Connie Blow
of McLemoresville instructed band two nights a
week for two years. This club backed the school for any money the County
could not afford.
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Photograph provided by Sue Ann Lewis
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