Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-03-04
INTERESTING
LEAGUE MEET
Questions Of importance
up for Discussion
Matter of Changing Form Of School
Government Favored by Very
Small Margin

At the regular semi-monthly meet
ing of the Elmore Development League
Thursday evening. a number OF ques-
tlons of considerable Importance to
the community were UP for dis
cussion.
Under the head of unfinished busi-
ness Judge Watts called up q reso-
luton which he had presented about
a year ago, but which was tabled
because OF other matters calling more
urgently for attention. The resolu-
ton was for placing the League on
record as fayoring the establishment
of an independent school district
from the territory now comprising
District No. 6. Mr.. Watts spoke at
length in favor Of the resolution.
and very ably set forth the advant-
ages of such a move from busi-
ness standpoint, and calling atten-
tion to the probable danger OF de-
lay In the matter.
Prof. Sparks was the next speak.
er; his talk being along the hne Of
advantage OF an independent district
over the common school plan from
purely educational standpoint
c. e. Corker was opposed to the
move. and very clearly set forth the
reason for his attitude. He felt that
no great benefit could reuslt to the
the Legislature before making amy
district at this time According TO
Mr., Corlser there is considerable OPP
position to the undertaking through
out the community and ii the ques-
tion Is forced to an issue. 1t will
mark the beginning of another bitter
school fight.
Will H. Gibson expressed the opinion
that in as much as the State Board
OF Education is working to establish
one uniform system for all schools
of the state 1t be we'll TO wadt. at
least until after the next session OF
the legislature before making the
change.
Rev. George, as a "Non-afffliahng
member" spoke in favor Of the pro-
position, expressing the belief that
it would be a great advantage to
have a school organization of definite
head and fixed responsibility.
John A. Goodall was another Of
the "non-aflliating members" who Ia
vored the proposition for the communi-
ty, but hardly felt at liberty to ad-
wise the league as to Its action In
the matter.
f. e. Austin moved the adoption Of
the resolution, which motion was
regularly seconded and carried by
small margin.
The sentiment seemed that 1t was
alright for the league to go ON rec
ord favoring the Independent district,
but beyond taking such action, the
matter should be left in the hands of
The people.
The road committee reported that q
nap had been prepared showing the
location of the principal highways
eading into Mountain Home, but had
no recommendations to make In the
matter of creating a highway district.
The committee that has been work.
ng for some time for the establish
nent of a stage route from this place
% Bennett and other localities In
hat section, reported Its preliminary
work, such as getting petitions. ETC.,
nearly completed and detail infor-
nation will be available to present
% the department at the time the
)ostoffice inspector makes his report.
The question Of procuring addi-
ional fire equipment was discussed
ly various members. Some thought
he needs of the town demanded an
tuto truck, while others felt that a
cam would suffice for the present.
rhe League went on record, finally
Is favoring the purchase by the village
If team, which. during the day
,ould be worked upon the streets.
The public had been invited to at
end this meeting and to take part In
his discussion. DIR. Sisson, commits
Iioner of education, also, had been
invited and would have been present
lad 1t not been for the bad condition
II the road between here and Boise.
lie got stuck In the mud about six
niles out of Boise, and had to hire
team to pull him back TO the city.
Robert and Hugh Sproat, the sheep