The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-05
THE TEACHERS
HAD GOOD MEET
Panhandle Teachers
Association Met
Here.

Inc Pannandle IeacherS' ASSOcla-
ton met at Liberal, Kansas, March
20, 80, 81, 1917.
| AT the opening session Thursday
evening the audience manifested its
patriotism by singing America" In
the absence Of Rev. Hestwood, Supt.
Rindom, in few terse remarks,
spoke the address of welcome to the
visiting teachers and speakers. In be-
half of Liberal Mr.. Rindom extended
a most cordial welcome and the wish
that all guests might enjoy their stay
in the little city of the west. w. A.
Martin of Optima gave the response
in a few fitting remarks. The Liber-
al high school orchestra, under the
direction of Miss Bruce, furnished
two pleasing numbers which were
generously applauded. Geo. Wilson
of the Saltwater Agriculture College
arrived little late but gave a most
able talk on topic of common inter
est, bringing out the thought that
there are many possibilities of the
soil yet to be worked out by the
young people. After song by the
audience the meeting was adjourned
The meeting Friday morning open
ed with two most appreciated num-
bers by the Liberal Boys Glee Club.
The minutes of last meeting were
read and approved A few remarks
by the president, l.. E. Rathburn, fol-
lowed. Owing to the lateness of the
trains the program was not carried
out as printed. A section of the as
sociation met together in the high
school auditorium, where everyone
might hear all topics discussed. Supt.
C. P. Davis Of Guymon read an ex-
cellent paper on the subject, min
imum Essentials in School Subjects"
in which he made strong the thought
"to take out all unnecessary subjects
in the curriculum and give more time
to the essentials" Mr.. Cherry of fy-
rome discussed the ways to Cultivate
a Love for Good Literature" AL
though the speaker had short prep
aration, he handled his talk well. Miss
Mary Lawder gave short discussion.
Supt. Rindom of Liberal spoke on
"The Function and Possibility of the
School in Guiding Pupils in Voca-
tions." The broad subject was ably
handled, and stimulated spirited
discussion in which many valuable
hints were dropped. Professors E.
R. Hills and C. |. Ayers of Beaver
exchanged places on the program,
Mr.. Hills giving the paper on min
imum Essentials and Grade Work."
and Mr.. Ayers opening the discus
sion. These speakers stressed the
subjects of Arithmetic, Spelling and
Agriculture. as needing special at
tention in our grade work. The
adjourned for lunch.
At 80 Mrs. Myrtle Domershausen
Of Guymon discussed the story meth
cd of teaching reading in such way
that all PRIMARY teachers were help
ed by her talk. She showed that one
does not have to wait until the child
reaches high school to create love
for good literature. Supt. L. F.
Stewart of Tyrone was next called
on and in his natural pleasing man.
ner gave a splendid Interpretation Of
moral Teaching in the Schools He
did not discuss the difference be-
tween the base and the good deeds,
but between the right and wrong.
Prof. John H. Fox added some valu-
able remarks. w. S. Bryan Of the
P. A. l. presented the old subject,
'The Personal Element in Teaching"
in a new light, discussing many new
phases of the topic. Homer W. Hill
Of Beaver conducted the discussion.
Miss Evelyn Nance Of the P. A. !. in
her paper ON "How to Introduce Do
nestle Economy Into the Rural
Schools" showed that she is cham
pion of happier and more efficient
homes and that she believes in the
Of rural communities for
providing better home makers. As
an intermission and rest the au-
dience stood and sang familiar Sc
lection. AS the Elkhart delegation
was not present their topics were not
discussed. J. w. Graves, president
Of the Alva Normal, favored the as
sociation with short talk. This was
Mr.. Graves first visit to the Pan
handle country and he heartily ex-
pressed his pleasure in meeting the
new west. We were indeed glad to
have the oklshomA president win Is
and appreciated the remarks. The