Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-24
PROF. F. i. MAY THANKS
 PINE BLUFF FRIENDS

Prof. F. Garland May, for seven years principal of the Lakeside school, yesterday forwarded the fol- lowing communication to The Ora phic:
 Editor The Graphic:
 Through your courtesy l would like to say that l do not care to discuss my recent experience with the Pine Bluff school board in public print, for you can imagine how anyone would feel placed in similar posi- tion. But I come now merely to thank the patrons of Lakeside school for their continued fidelity to me in time of need. We ofter. find that in such a. time you would be friends take to the "ta.l timber" but not so in this case. You have come to my rescue magnani- monsly, unsolicited, from every nook and quarter of the district, in order to vindicate me as a teacher and l gentleman. thank you from the depth of my heart, and each member of my family is equally as grateful
 I have enjoyed these seven years of service with you and your sweet children I have given to you the best there was in me always. I shall miss the delightful fellowship with the boys and girls and with my teachers, who have always proven so satisfactory in all of their school work.
 But shall not leave Pine Bluff. My home is here; my friends are here, and all over Jefferson county, too My telephone has been busy nearly all the time since this matter came up, messages from all quarters of the county trying to find out what has caused such action of the school board. It seems no one knows defi- nitcly now, but from w.at I can gath : CT from the public I feel that they have it down pretty nigh right
 Just few words about my friend Prof. Asa Mccain, who succeeds me I have known him for years and feel that wiser selection could not have been made at this time He is my personal friend, and I know that he had nothing to do with obtaining the position In fact, l anl sure that it was as big surprise to him as t was to myself. I want my patrons to receive him joyfully Gnd extend to him the same courtesies which you have always given to nc. Remember that two wrongs never made a right. I appeal for the greatest of, harmony.
 Below are the exact words of the denunciation, or condemnation of the boards action as was carried to the patrons for their signo lures, thereby vindicating me from any inefficiency. or dereliction of duty while I served you:
 "We, the undersigned patrons of the Lakeside school protest agains! what appears to be the unjust an.1 unfair action on the part of sthe school board in busting Prof F. C. May in the manner in which they did. % j
 we think that the conduct of the school board was unfair and unjust smacked of snan judgment and de serves to be condemned. and we think the action of the school board Is aggravated in view of the efficien, services and satisfaction that Pro lessor Mayashas given to the patrons of Lakeside school and whether that be true or not ve believe that every man should be given fair deal and we do not believe that this has been given to Professor May"
 I have the original e pies and shall place them among my most precious memoirs.
 notice that there are 420 names on the list and 296 homes represent ed; also that few lomes are her: who had no children ir school. bu who know my work and who are no afraid to say so in public. In view that there were during this past tern only about 2S9 homes represented i, our school, I feel that ! am fully win dicated of the whole affair. Cordial! yours,
 F. GARLAND MAY.