Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-21

GERMAN TO BE
DISCONTINUED
SCHOOL BOARD WILL sUesTI.
TUE FRENCH FOR GERMAN
IN HIGH SCHOOL COURSE.
The study of the German language
in the Ottnmwa High school will be
discontinued at the close of the pres
emit semester of work. according to
action taken by the board of education
in special meeting held Tuesday.
The following resolutions were
passed:
Whereas the Iowa council OF ma
tional defense has recommended that
the study, of the German language be
discontinued in the public schools, and
Whereas, the sentiment of the COM
munity appears to be decidedly OPP
posed to the continuation, of this
study, and
Whereas. the election of studies by
new pupils coming into the high
school shows q decided decline of stu
dent interest in the study Of German.
stBe it resolved by the board OF
Education of Ottumwa that the study
of the German language in the public
schools be discontinued after the close
Of the present semester.
BE it further resolved that all stu
dents who have completed one or
more semester's work In German be
given credit for that amount OF work
toward graduation.
STUDENTS SHOW LESS INTEREST
The trend Of feeling of the students
I'm regard to the study of German was
clearly indicated to the board recently
by the small number Of students in the
incoming class who elected the study
Of German in their course. But TWEEN
0-two included German In their cleo
ton Of studies, as compared to sixty
five In the freshman class last fall.
There are 1876 who include German in
their courses in the high csho0l at
present.
The study of German has always
been purely elective ind heretofore 1t
has been one of the popular courses In
tho curriculum. It will be substituted
next semester with one class In begin
ming French, Instituted as trial for
one semester before being made per
manant. 1t has not yet been decided
which grade will be allowed to elect
the study Of French. Miss Azile Bar
row, present instructor in Spanish,
~,1v1 M ius<r,,r<op IN tho no<y n0urao
The present instructors Of German
viii be retained ss instructors in 9TH
er courses.
STOPS SOLICITING IN SCHOOLS.
Action was taken by the board in
regard to the soliciting of funds for
any purpose whatsoever in the public
schools of the city. A rule against this
practice has existed for some time,
but in the enthusiasm of various patrt
otto movements for the raising OF
funds the rule has been overlooked.
The following statement explains the
attitude Of the board in the matter:
The board of education wishes to
make the followign statement regard
Ing the soliciting of funds In the
schools
I'm these times there are great
many causes calling for support from
the community, both for the war and
for local relief. All Of them are wor-
thy and deserving Of support and
equally useful. II one cause has the
Of soliciting funds among the
the others should have the
same privilege The result would be
that children, wishing to be loyal to
both their class and the cause, would
assume burdens which their parents
would eventually have 70 take care OF.
A multiplicity Of these would often
burden parents who were already do
ing their full share.
$50 the board feels that 1t is for the
best interest ofsthe children, and will
meet with the approval of the parents.
not to permit the soliciting of funds IN
the schools for any Of the causes.
Careful consideration Of this sub
ject was given by the entire board.
and, while they are unanimously IN
favor Of every man. woman, and child
all these splendid patriotic
they think it can be more
Justly and equitably done through the
home and the parents.
"The board, however, makes an eS-
ception Of the war savings stamps.
These stamps are thrift movement
Children may be taught and encour-
aged In habits OF industry and econ
omy through the use Of them. Par
ents can render a useful service to
their children by urging them to earn
and save money for investment In
these Liberty War Savings Stamps,
thus teaching habits Of thrift as well
rs patriotism.
Board of Education.
."By M. B. Hutchison, President"
DRAFT poDGER ARRESTED.
Cedar Rapids. Dec. 20.--Albert
Kruger of Newhall was locked. up yes.
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