Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
RESOLUTIONS UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTED BY THE BELINGTON
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE
At Regular Meeting, Held in Beling-
ton, July IL, 1915.

The regular meeting of the School
Improvement League was held in the
High School Auditorium Tuesday
evening, July 18th, being called to or
der by the chairman, Mr.. Ernest, Mr..
F. E. Thompson was appointed secre-
tary protein.
The League was lead in prayer by
Rev. A. M. Crabtree, following this
came the reports of the various COM
mittees. Report of membership COM
mittee by Mrs. Thcrnhill. Report of
Grounds Committee by Messrs Crab
tree, Thompson and Ernest. This
was followed by general discussion
of ways and means, bearing on the
improvement Of the High School
Grounds, by G. H. Jones, j. L. Ernest,
ct al. Report Of Program Committee,
by j. E. Keyser and w. S. Long.
1t being understood that Supt. VIM.
S. Longs connection with the schools
had been served, the chairman an
nounced this fact with regrets, stat
ing that Mr.. Long was the promoter
and organizer of the Improvement
League. This was followed by j. E.
Keyser who stated that we owe Mr..
Long our expression of gratitude,
Rev. Griffin then stated that a great
work had been started under his SUI
.pervision, G. H.Jones followed saying
that the work started could not be
carried out with the same success as
if Mr.. Long had been retained, Mrs.
Blatchford arose and stated that we
were just beginning to get acquaint-
ed and expressed her regret that Mr..
Long would not be at the head of the
schools another year.
Mr.. Ernest suggested that we en-
deavor to have the Board meet with
the League.
F. E. Thompson commended Mr..
Long for his discipline in the Beling-
ton schools.
Messrs. Crabtree, Cain, Kidder and
others followed with expressions of
appreciation for the faithful con-
scientions work that had been done
under Mr.. Longs supervision.
COMMITTEE on resolutions was named
as follows: c. Ross Kidder, Dagmar
Nicely Keyser, G. E. Cain, Mrs. Batch
ford. And Miss Thrall, of Fairmont
rendered some music which added to
the evenings pleasure.
Then came refreshments which
were dainty and satisfying. Report
of Committee on Resolutions followed.
In Response Mr.. Long stated that the
cooperation of the Board meant much
toward the success of his work, he
also said that he and his efficient
teachers could not have accomplished
so much had it not been for the loyal
support given him by Mr. VIM.
Scrimgeour and Mr.. Jas. Forney and
requested the League give the gen
tlemen rising vote of thanks.
This was done. He also
mentioned the fact that Mr. Atlee Boil
ton deserves our appreciation for
making it possible to have piano.
The resolutions were as follows:
WHEREAS, our City Schools have
been especially favored during the
school term just ended, by having as
superintendent, Mr.. William S. Long,
and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent
efforts have placed our school upon
higher standard, and
WHEREAS, our efficient Superin-
tendent was the founder of the Bel
ington School Improvement League,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that this League ex-
press it's gratitude and appreciation of
the special efforts and efficient work
of Mr.. Long in school advancement,
and that we express our sincere re-
grets that his connection has become
severed from our schools, and be it
further
RESOLVED, that this League be-
lieves that this expression is consis-
tent with the sentiment of a great
majority of the schools patrons, and
be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the min
utes of this League, copy sent to
Mr.. William S. Long, and copy Civ
en- to The Belington Progressive for
publication.
Respectfully submitted,
C. Ross Kidder,
Dagmar Nicely Keyser,
George E. Cain.
Committee.
Adjournment.
Reported by Dagnoar Neelv Kevser.