Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-02-11
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES
By W. CLYDE N
County School Supt.

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By W. CLYDE JOHNSON.
County School Supt.
Mr.. Thompson, the clerk and Judge
Barnes, president Of the board, and
visited the Sims school Monday morn
ing. They have a new coal house,
have made an improvement in the ar
rangements of their seats, have a
solid foundation under the house, and
expect, in due time, to use the money
which vas levied last spring, but is
just nov coming in, for other i'm
provements.
The clerk, Mr.. LANCE, did not per-
NIT a disagreeable rain to keep him
away. He takes great interest in his
school at Daniel. Sickness prevented
the other members from coming.
They have spent a considerable sum
for a new roof, new out buildings, and
other good things. They are getting
good returns, too, Miss Griffin spent
the summer at Kirksville to advan-
tage, and she is putting into practice
many of the good things she learned.
much to the pleasure and profit of the
children.
Through a raging snow storm came
the clerk, Mr.. Evens, and the pres
ident, Mr.. Creasey to visit the little
school at Skull Lick. Only four pupils
were present. Miss Mckenzie said
she had eight enrolled-just three If
the pupils who entered last fall. This
changing around of the pupils inter-
fers greatly with the success of the
school. We noticed that the windows
had been washed lately so that they
fairly shone. feel sure that one good
result of the meeting, will be the ad-
dition oon of some new equip
ments.
Through some mistake the board at
Harrison was not notified. However,
Mr.. Vance anne for his boy and made
a short visit. They have added 20 or
more rev books to their library.
They have also organized a very in
teresting debate that meets every
Thursday night. These meetings. are
very necessary for the development
OF the social side of the community,
and | hope ere long that there will
be n in every school district in the
county.
Business and sickness prevented the
board from visiting at Naylor, how.
ever, the clerk, Mr.. Shoush. came.
They have cleaned and repaired the
furnace and it is again working fine.
They have added new books to their
library and met the requirements for
approval. l should have a certificate
for them soon.
The clerk, Mr.. Baker, and his little
son, were the visitors at Goodwater
wednesday afternoon. Miss Sievers
has raised money enough to buy TWEEN
ty odd books for the library. They
have worked hard to get the school
OF the approval list this year, and 1t
Is almost ready. All deserve great
credit. Good school work has been
done, too. I found the pupils well
prepared for final examination.
At Central, / listened to some very
interesting class work. The school
Will be out in two weeks. / shall pre-
sent the diplomas to the class. For
such a short term, it seems to me that
the pupils have made great progress.
Miss Nola Hanna is the teacher.
At Gatewood, Miss VIM has an
interesting school Of about a dozen.
the most Of whom are boys. One
stormy night some time ago they had
a pie supper, making about $50. With
this they are buying a number of very
interesting books for their library.
At Fox, Miss Blanche White, with
much trouble, had made everything
clean and ready. The entire board
was present, Messrs. Miller, Sim.
coe and Wisdom. They have added
new books to their library, and ex-
pect before school begins another
year to straighten up, put solid foun-
dalton under it and get everything in
good shape. They have a heating
plant, and their school is on the an.
proved list. The pupils are doing
good work.
Bad roads delayed me so that | ar.
1ved at Duly a little bit late.
.ound all the board present. Messrs.
Carter, Householder and Selb. They
AVE a new library case, and a mum
ofnew books. Their school is on
he approved list. They have a heat.
ng plant. Many good improvements
vere discussed, and l am sure that
hese men will use the money levied
o the best possible advantage and
Improvement Of the school. They ex-
'ect to have a Parents and Agricul.