The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-05-03
SCHOOL NOTES FROM
THE SUPERINTENDENT

Mr.. N. S. Pittman, head of the
Rural Department of the Oregon Nor
NAL School, at Monmouth, Oregon,
was a visitor in Morrow county April
Is, Is and II.
April 18th, in company with your
county school superintendent, he WIS.,
tied three of our high schools, Hepp-
ner, Lexington and lone, where in
his forceful manner he delivered ad-
dresses to the high school students
which were inspiring and helpful.
From lone we went to school dis
trict No. 28, where Miss Lera Citizens
.is' teaching. The grounds and build
ing were Of the antiquated type, but
surprise was In store when we en-
tered the building. II was such a
bright and CHEEKY place, so neat and
homelike, the teacher possessing a
bright, sociable. sunshiny nature, and
the pupils responding to its influence.
The scene will be remembered by
each Of US, and surely the sunshine
will live forever in the hearts of the
pupils.
Mr.. Pittman talked to them about
the influence of good reading, and
rendered selection which was hear
tily enjoyed by all.
From here we went to Morgan.
Mrs. Ida Gaumnetz, who is visiting
there from Seattle, kindly prepared
supper for us at the store and we GER
tainly did justice to the meal.
Geo. B. Whitcomb, owner of the
store, and Mr.. Faulkner, enter
tanned US with music until eight o.
clock when we went to the Morgan
school where local institute was
held.
This meeting was the occasion for
calling together the teachers, school
officers, parents and children of dis
tricts Nos. S, 16 and 2S. A program
consisting of songs, recitations and
readings was arranged by the teach
ers Misses Lillian Troedson, Lera
Citizens and Echo Citizens. The chill
dren rendered their parts in a pleas
ing manner. Miss Echo Citizens
gave short talk upon "Our Schools
and How to Improve Them" Mr..
Geo. Ely, chairman of one of the
school boards, handled the topic,
"Why l am Proud of my Country" !"
In an able manner. Mrs. Shurte
spoke about the Industrial Club
Work." and the next morning or
ganized club of several members.
Mr.. Pittman's address followed and
was enjoyed by all present. The
meeting was satisfactory in every
way. The next morning we visited
the school to learn something of the
regular work, and were much pleased
with Miss Citizens management. The
pupils are enthusiastic and willing
workers. A report from there since
our return says "The boys have built
a teeter and swing on the play ground
since you left" They are wanting
to make their school a standard
school standard school in every
way.
From this place we went to Cecil
visited the school taught by Mr.
Grant. A small room in the hall is
used for this school. We found books
from the State Library there. A stone
water cooler, maps and other equip
ment equal to most of the district!
in the county.
Mr.. Grant is teaching a goot
school, the pupils are interested ant
he is getting results. Discipline wa'
perfect.
In the afternoon a pleasing pro
gram was rendered by the school
Mr.. Pittman gave a reading whicl
was enjoyed by all.
Leaving this school We went to thu
Cecil school house, where very sue
cessful meeting was planned. Mrs
Joyce Hayes and Miss Irene Douglas:
arranged the meeting. The program
consisted of musical selections ant
the swinging of Indian clubs by tht
teachers and pupils.
Miss Irene Douglass musical sole
was heartily encored and a secont
one rendered.
Mr.. Sturgill from Gillian count,
was present and made an interesting
talk. Mr.. Pittman followed and the
meeting closed with few remark.
from the clerk, Mr.. w. B. Ewing.
While at Cecil we stopped a
c. A. Minors for dinner and toe
much praise cannot be given Mrs
Bennett for the splendid repast.
We had some of the finest butter
milk we ever tasted and our onl!
regret was that we could not camI
right there.
LENA SMELL SHURTE,
County School Superintendent.