Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
. FORT LEWIS SCHOOL NOTES :
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Inc Fort Lewis school opened this
fall under the best conditions and
with the most favorable outlook it
has known. There are now enrolled
thirty-one students, each determined
to make the most of his opportunity.
The ten girls, with their matron, Mrs.
klinefelter, and Miss Wilson, their
English teacher, find their building
very comfortable and pleasant. Ev-
cry one is enthusiastic over the cleo
trio lights.
Miss Burnnam, the efficient cook
of the past two years, is at her post
furnishing good substantial TO ,d to
the students and teachers.
The Fort Lewis Literary society
met last Friday evening and elected
the following officers: Ruben Fred
6nd, president; Sylvia Thompson, vice
president; Bertha Pollock, secretary
Hilliard Baker, treasurer; Miss Will
son, critic, and Mr.. Klinefelter, SER
geant-at-arms. The president appoint
ed the following program committee:
Clay McCulloch, Raymond Roubiaoux,
Ida Slade.
Saturday evening the students en-
joyed a marshmallow toast around a
bonfire on the campus. Judging by
the noise we feel sure that it was a
happy occasion.
Every one entered into the Sunday
school work with enthusiasm. Charles
Mullen was elected superintendent,
Wallace Sullivan, assistant; Paul
Snyder, secretary; Sylvia Thompson,
treasurer. Mrs. Klinefelter was ap-
pointed pianist and Raymond Roubi-
doux, choirster The following teach
ers were chosen: Lee Klinefelter,
Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Klinefelter and
Mrs. Chedel. Sunday school meets at
1890 and every one is invited.
One of the good addresses we were
favored with recently was given by
Rev. DAILY, of Durango. He was ac-
companied by Mrs. Sleeth, president
Of the Durango w. C. T. u, and Mr..
and Mrs. Perkins.
Tuesday, Oct. 9Th, Governor Am
mons visited Fort Lewis. With him
were Secretary Fairchild, Mr.. Hog
gait and DR.. Hawkins of Cortez, who
brought them to Fort Lewis. A pleas
ant dinner was given at the home of
Principal and Mrs. G. F. Snyder in
honor of Governor Ammons. The
guests were Governor Ammons and
party, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pearson
Mrs. Pulford, DIR. and Mrs. A. L. Da-
Wis and children. In the evening an
informal reception was given in. the
assembly room Of the school house at
which time every one met every one
else. Miss Wilson favored the com
pany with instrumental music, Mr.
Klinefelter sang the Perfect Day, af-
ter which we listened to very fine
address by Governor Ammons. At
ter another solo by Mr.. Klinefelter,
the girls of the domestic science class
served refreshments in the spacious
dining hall. Every one went home
feeling that they had spent pleas
ant and profitable evening.
Rev. Blake, who substituted here
for Dean Smith, gave us an excellent
address on Sunday evening.
Miss Lydia Hammond, of Mancos
is again a member of our commun-
ity helping to make things go right
at Fort Lewis.
Charles Mullen, farm manager, Is
now in Fort Collins, where he went
to secure registered cattle, hogs and
pheep for the school. During his alb
renee Mrs. Mullen is visiting her par
ents on the Florida mesa.
Several boys have been making ar.
rangements to enter school as soor
~ the grain is threshed on the home
ranches. We urge all who are com.
ing to enroll As soon as possible.
All are invited to visit the school
Come and ~ the boys in their neal
uniforms.