The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-09-05
RESOLUTIONS

Conference at Pennington, Mo-, Au-
gust 26 and 81, 1919:
| Whereas, The entire world today is
at the dawn of great period of po-
litical, economic and social recon-
struction, and to meet the needs of
this changing period, many construc-
to our own educational system; there
fore
Be it resolved
/. That we, the teaching body of
st. Francois county, commend the
splendid educational legislation of the
last General Assembly of Missouri,
which has given to us a legal basis
for much of this needed constructive
work.
2. That we, as a unit, favor the es-
Establishment of National Department
| of Education. The Secretary of Ed
ucation to be member of the Cabinet
of the President of the United States.
And furthermore, that we urge the
adoption of the Smith Towner Bill,
now before Congress, which incorpor-
CITES this provision.
3. That we favor the creation of
Constitutional Clubs for those upon
whom will soon be thrust the preroga-
tive of voting citizens.
4. That we favor, in spirit, po-
litical League of Nations" and as in
dividual teachers will strive to create
in our class-rooms and communities
a higher type of genuine patriotism
which not only embraces pride and
devotion to our own national ideals,
traditions and characteristics; but
will have broader liberation and
| just consideration for the rights of all
people regardless Of race, station or
color
5. That in the interest of better
Americanism we cooperate with the
United States Bureau of Naturaliza-
ton in its effort to establish "Citizen-
ship Schools" for the foreigners of
our communities.
6. That we cooperate with the
American Red Cross in its campaign
for better health conditions through
out our land, and that we heartily en-
dorse the establishment of First Aid
Glasses under direction of the Ameri-
can Red Cross. And furthermore,
that we are in full sympathy with the
work of the Modern Health Crusade
which is carried on under the auspic-
es of the National tuberculosis Asso-
citation.
7. That we cooperate with the
United States Government in its eff
fort to create higher conception of
the sanctity of the home, and will aid,
as individuals, in every way possible,
in greater dissemination of knowl-
edge regarding the ravages of vene-
real diseases throughout America and
the world. And furthermore, that we
urge the creation of Parent and Child
Clubs, or Societies, where the boys and
girls Of today may be taught, through
proper channels, those vital questions
concerning themselves, which we be-
lieve will result in a purer conception
of the divine privilege of parenthood;
attach greater dignity to the home
and its sacred obligations and ulti-
mately give to our nation better
manhood and womanhood.
8. That we, as a teaching body,
stand rigidly for law enforcement, and
will cooperate with our County Su-
perintendent, j. Clyde Akers, and our
County Attendance Officer, Judge r.
G. Tucker, in carrying out both the
letter and spirit Of our new Compul-
sorry Attendance law.
8. That copies Of the present Gig
arctic law be posted in every school
room in the county and that these
copies be carefully explained to chill
dren. That copy be posted in the
place of business of every dealer,
and in other public places. That the
teachers Of st. Francois county make
an honest effort to secure the en-
forcement of said law and in every
possible way strive to create pub
lie conscientiousness against this per-
nicious habit which is sapping the
physical, moral and mental powers Of
many of our youths of school age.
10. That we are in sympathy with
Township Organizations for grade
teachers, and that we inaugurate for
high school and special teachers,
County Clubs for the study and dis
cussion Of their particular subject or
kindred subjects
IL. That we indorse the splendid
work of the Home Demonstration
Agent, and earnestly petition the
County Court to continue the work Of
this organization.
u. That we solemnly dedicate the
18th day of November sacred to the
memory of those brave lads of st,
Francois county, who offered, or gave,
their lives to pertuate the ideals and
principles of liberty and justice which
are so dear to every American heart.
That appropriate ceremonies be held
in our schools on this day, and that |
the parents of those boys who paid
the supreme sacrifice, either in camp
or overseas, he remembered in some
way by the children of their commun-
ity.
10. That we are grateful for the
untiring efforts of our County Super
intendent, ]. Clyde Akers, and pledge
to him our earnest support in all
measures directed toward the creation |
Of better teachers, better teaching, bet
ter schools and a created opportunity |
for the boys and girls of st. Francois |
county.
This Educational Council requests |
that the County Superintendent fur |
nish each teacher in the county with a |
copy of these resolutions and that a
copy be sent to each of the newspa-
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