Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-04-20
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES
BY W. CLYDE JOHNSON.
County School Supt

sames school takes the lead this
time. From the customary 40 cent
levy they jumped 70 the limit Of csc
with but one opposing vote. They
had good school last year. but IL
was too short They want something
better for their children. II. BFyson
was elected director.
1t seems that but four districts vot-
ed free text books. Two Of these are
EriSman and Liberty. A few voted
against the proposition. They were
unwilling to spend A. the most but a
few dollars that their children might
be supplied with books-a free gift
to the district. For after the books
are once supplied. the Foreign Insur-
ance Tax will be sufficient to make all
renewals necessary. If the district
does not vote free text books, it does
not receive any Of this tax money.
II you are interested you can vote
it at special meeting.
School closed Thursday at Rush Hill
Miss Miller had very interesting and
entertaining program by her pupils.
While it was nothing more than her
I
usual school work, dramatization,
folk dances, and games, it was very
much enjoyed by all present. Miss
Miller is an excellent primary teach
er and Rush Hill is very fortunate to
be able to keep her. She also had the
walls covered with booklets, draw
ings, hand sewing, and the like, show
ing the many phases of work done by
her pupils. 1t was a fine exhibit.
Miss Nola Hanna who has taught two
very successful terms at Central sue
ceeds as principal, Mr.. Ford. who will
go to school next year.
Miss Rouse closed her school at
Thompson with a big basket dinner
and fine entertainment, Friday. A
large number were present, and all
had very pleasant time. The din
ner was too good to be described by
such as |.
Friday was also big day at Ben
ton City. A splendid years work
was closed by Mr.. Shay and Miss
Moore in a very appropriate way.
There was big basket dinner and
large unmber Of the patrons present
showing their cooperation which has
been hearty throughout the school
year and without which no school can
be the success it ought to be. Then |
there was an interesting program by |
the pupils, a final debate by the |
school literary society, and the pre-
sentation of diplomas by Mr.. Shay to |
the graduates, Robert Dews. and |
Trecy Cox. Both will make strong |
high school students. The board EN-
ployed both teachers.
Miss Underwood and Mrs. Schoe-
fer had a good program at Martins |
burg Thursday night, the closing ex-
ercises of the grades. In spite of the |
rain, there was large and apprecia-
tive audience. Friday night was the
commencement for the high school.
Mr.. Jameson of the department of
mathematics at Kirksyille gave a
splendid address and presented the
class of their diplomas. Kathryn Sup
Ter and Lucille Banks received their
eighth grade diplomas at this time.
The exercises were concluded by the
class play, which was well rendered
and created much pleasure and en-
joyment for the large audience pres
ent.
Mr.. Clayton inspected the school
a few days ago. He commended
highly the work of Miss White and is
Of the opinion that if about 5000 is
spent for library and labratory equip
ment that another year the school
could be approved. Here is hoping
this will be done.
West Lick has employed Miss
Gladys Furber for Z months at $50.
Fisher has again employed Miss
Ruth Cook--this is her third term. It
seems that they will vote to consoli-
late with Santa Fe soon. This is a
great thing for Fisher.
Miss Mildred Cook has been re-
employed at Gatewood. Beagles has
employed Miss Gertrude Nagle who
s in school at Kirkwille. Miss Myr-
lie Roberts will remain at Walker
mother year.