The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-08

With the business session, which
was adjourned at noon, the most
successful meeting OF the Carter
County Educational Association
came to a close yesterday. One OF
the most important matters OF bust
ness transacted at the closing ses-
sion was the decision 10 hold a gen
eral commencement, probably in
Convention Hall, Ardmore, at which
al eighth grade pupils OF the county
schools will be graduated.
Ms II. p. /aneis. retiring secre-
tary- y-treasurer submitted her final
report, which showed balance of
SIS III the treasury and she suggest
ei that this money he invested in
War Savings Stamps. Both the re-
port ard suggestion were adopted.
Resolutions Adopted.
The committee on resolutions, OF
which Charles l.. Parker was chair
man, submitted its 'report, which
embraced thanks to the people OF
Nrdnorc and its Institutions for the
entertainment; OF the association and
acknowledged the assistance OF the
many Ardmorc people and those
from other cities who had appeared
on the program. Capt William Hut
Crimson, OF T. Company, Second
Regiment, National Guard OF Okla
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pecially thanked for their interest
and cooperation in providing in
struction for the teachers who are
~~equired to include military training
in their pupils work this year.
The Rev. c. c. Wagner, pastor of
First Christian church, conducted
the devotional exercises at the open
ing OF yesterdays session and made
brief talk. A trio composed of
Crales l.. Parker, c. c. Adams, and
r. K. Williams sang two numbers
and by 4 request quartet, compris
ING the teachers named and George
w. Coffman, sang My Cottage
Home Mr.. Wagner was asked to
sing and gave two numbers. Captain
Hutchinson spoke briefly and Carl
Russell. county agent, addressed the
teachers on behalf OF the Carter
County Free Fair Association.
Superintendent Wilson's Address
Interest in Friday afternoons
session centered largely around the
address by K. II. Wilson, state su-
perintendent of schools, who de
clared that never before in the his
tory OF the world has proper teach
ing meant so much to the people,
and urged the teachers TO enter this
years work with the feeling OF re-
Sponsibiitv Mr.. Wilson said that
while in the past year the teachers
of the county have proven their 10y
atty and patriotism. yet the time i,
present when a greater demand
would be put upon the teachers than
ever before.
This year means more to YOU and I.
more to the boys and girls OF Amer
lea than ever before in the history OF |
the United States" Mr.. Wilson said |
and | urge you to enter into your
work Fundamentally, with close
attention 20 efficiency, with real
ization that you, as teachers. have |
the opportunity to exercise the
greatest influence for good in the |
entire community. Those teachers
who enter the school without real |
honest. whole hearted interest in
their work are the worst hypocrites
in the world.
'Liken yourself to the captain of
the fighting forces i'll France. The
captain is responsible for the fight
ing condition oahis men and he alone
knows whether they are prepared
when the order comes to go over
lhe top and so it is with YOU. You
are responsible for the young men
and young women of this country
and you alone can determine wheth-
er they are fitted with the proper
-duation to meet the world when
heir school days are finished. 1t
les with the teacher to improve
school conditions, and your moral
is equally as great as
hat OF the captain in service.
You have a right to be proud of
what you have accomplished in edu-
,ational lines the past few years,
)ut there is more 10 be accomplished.
The teachers are TO blame for the
poor pay they have been receiving
or they have been poorly paid be-
,ause they have lacked the courage
% demand higher wages. But YOU
must also increase your efficiency if
,ou would have proper recognition
IF your work"
The speaker took occasion to
,oint out the fact that a great deal
If the responsibility rests with the
chool board or trustees to do their
,art in providing proper conditions.
rood buildings and school rooms.
nd to help improve the efficiency OF
he teacher.
Conservation of Children.
The first thing We must realize is
hat it is as important to conserve
he held life of the country" Mr..
he finances of the country" Mr..
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