The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-07
STEWART NAMED
ASSOCIATION HEAD
Bemidji Man Elected President of
North Central Educational Society
W. P. Dyer Selected as Treasurer
CONVENTION BROUGHT TO CLOSE
Was Most Successful Meeting Ever
Held Prominent Speakers Aid In
Forming Interesting Program

At the closing session Of three
day joint convention of the North
western and North Central Educa-
tional associations today, w. B. Ste
Wart, superintendent of the Beltrami
county schools, was elected presi-
dent; Elsie Shadewald, principal of
the Blackjack schools, vice presi-
dent; w. H. Allen, superintendent
OF the Walker schools, secretary and
w. P. Dyer, superintendent of the
Bemidji schools was renamed as
treasurer.
The convention, which was one of
the most successful ever held, came
to a close at noon today. Nearly
three hundred teachers were in at
tendance. IS
'We are delighted with the re-
suit of the convention, and believe
that 1T will bring about much good.
The program was one of the best l
have ever attended, said o. f. Haw-
hns, superintendent of the Akeley
schools and retiring secretary of the
association"
5. A. Callman, state commissioner
of school buildings, Miss Isabel Law
renee, of the St. Cloud Normal school
A. ". Storm, of the State college of
agriculture and Prof. J. G. Mcdowell
department of agriculture, Washing
ton, were the speakers on this morn
ing's program. ar- g .-...
Reception Enjoyed
Last evening, the visiting delegates
were the guests of reception given
by the Bemidji teachers in their hon
or. An entertainment comprising
two plays was also given. The actors
were entirely from the Bemidji
school faculty. The affair was we'll
attended and formed one of the most
pleasing features of the entire con-
'vention. Following the entertain
ment, which was given in the high
school assembly hall; those in attend
ance adjourned to the second floor,
which had been decorated for the oc-
casion, where the reception was held.
Prof. Dyer Pleased
w. P. Dyer, heal of the Bemidu
schools and treasurer of the associa-
tion is much pleased with the result
Of the convention. "While no city
has been named as the place for hold
ing the next meeting 1 am certain
that Bemidji will be selected. This
city has a central location and the
meetings which have been held here
always been beneficial. It is pleas
ing to me that the convention has
been such success"
The Resolutions
Resolved, by the North Central
and North Western Minnesota Edu-
cational Associations assembled in
joint convention at Bemidji, that the
convention urge the teachers and
superintendent to give their hearty
cooperation and support to the Of
ficers of the North Eastern Associa-
ton, in making the coming conven-
ton at st. Paul the big success that
6ocoruoc m no
Resolved, that the meeting Of the
North Western, North Central and
North Eastern Minnesota Education
al Associations on the same dates, or
the same week would greatly facili-
tate the working but Of good strong
programs. by using largely the same
speakers on consecutive days, and
that we recommend to the association
officers that this change be effected.
Resolved, That we heartily COM
mend the officers of the associations
for the splendid program provided
for this convention.
Resolved, that our expressions of
gratitude and appreciation be tend
erd the superintendent and teachers
of Bemidti schools for the pleasant
entertainment received at their
hands, and the people Of Bemid5i for
their hospitality.
George Rupert Oppie entertained