The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-16
Mayville Normal.

Mayville, N. D., Feb. 16.-The Junior
class has chosen the peony as
class flower and is planning
to have a group picture in the Mill.
The picture will be taken Immediate
". The motto of the class is BE- CT.
There is anxious waiting among the
juniors for that delayed sleigh ride
but 1t will soon be enjoyed.
The first class function of a social
nature by the organized sophomore
class was party given last Friday
evening. This consisted of an enjoy
able sleighride for an hour or so dur
ing which the sophomoreS behaved as
they should making all aware of their
presence in the sleighs. After the
ride the jewellers repaired to the gym
nasium where games, were enjoyed
for some time after which refresh
ments were served to the accompani-
ment of Victrola music. Wise words
from Mr.. Kampaugh, president Of the
class. and Mr.. Correll, class counsel
Tor, added to the value of the eve
ning's enjoyment and the entire event
gave evidence of the efficient work of
the committees in charge.
l. G. BetZ, Dayton, o., was guest of
Miss McCandles, of the normal school
department. of expression during the
Dinner parties have been quite pu-
merous lately. Among those entertain
ing in this way are Mr.. and Mrs. Paine,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gould, Mr.. and Mrs. But
terfield and Miss Watson.
Miss Bateson, senior from Rollo
high school, is recovering nicely from
an operation for appendicitis.
Miss Speaker, Mr.. and Mrs. Travis
normal student class at the Congrega-
tional Sunday school, together with the
superintendent, Mr.. Correll, entertained
the members of this class at a valen-
Iva nvakx % t6A Of Mva
Correll Saturday evening, Feb. 10. The
house was prettily decorated with
hearts and cdpids and the entertain
ment consisted of various stunts in
harmony with the idea Of ST. Valen-
tines day.
Mrs. Correll and Mrs. Lippitt pleas
antly entertained the members of the
home department of the Congregation
Correll on Friday afternoon, Feb. 9.
The basketball team from the Moor
head Normal school came to Mayville
and played the normal boys here on
on the part of the visitors together
with their exceptional basket shooting
gave them a final victory. The game
was featured by clean playing except
mitted.
Mr.. wilkinson made a business trip
to st. Paul on Tuesday, Feb. Is.
A copy of The Educational News
ment of education, at, Bismarck, came
to the writer of the school news and he
finds that the superintendent has
clearly defined educational policy which
he proposes to stand by. 1t is to be
hoped that whatever can be done to
better educational conditions will be
done and it appears that the state
superintendent intends to do what in
his judgment will accomplish these
ends. The ten points stated in his pro-
gram are points that have been in the
minds of educators for some time and
it is the belief of the writer that these
points are of vital Importance to the
educational interests of the state. 1t
would be interesting to know just how
many school districts in the state are
now levying the 80 mills on the dollar
of valuation as permitted by law and
how many are not doing SO, just what
per cent of rural districts levy less than
this rate and what per cent of town or
village districts levy less. Also, to what
extent local ideas are responsible for
short terms and poor attendance. This
is a big proposition and Mr.. Macdonald
will need and has the support of the
educators of the state in furthering
educational interests.