Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1919-06-20
SILETZ

OF the Silctz High School was held at
the Public school house Frids.y even
ing, June 13Jh, 1919. The following
program was rendered. Chorus, High
School. Remarks by Supt. r. P. Coin.
Mr.. Coin not being present his place
was ably filled by Mr.. j. E. Cooler,
County Agent. Solo, Mrs. Maurice An
dersen. Address, Miss Mary Gibson.
Miss Gibson was the only graduate
of tho High School this year. Her
oration was w-ll written elld splendid
ly delivered. Cornet Duct, Mr.. Picker
ing ChaloIaft an1 Gail Slocum. Ad-
dress by Mr.. j. C. Clyde of the o. A.
G This address sparkled with good
suggestions to the young men and wo-
men who arc trying to get an educa-
tion and be something in The world.
The speaker emphasized the import
ence of cultivating individuality; be
yourself and not try to initiate some
one else. When the pupil has qualified
there viii be a place for him. But if
he is lazy and indifferent, he will be a
failure in all his undertakings. Pre-
ser aticn CT Diploma by Mr.. Ralph
HG,nar, a member Of the Board of
Trustees. Mr.. Hamar made good
talk, referring to the limited education
the children got in this counry in early
days for the want Of opportunities. He
referred to the splendid opportunities
the public school now offers every
child to get an education and splendid
training. The pioneers, like the found
eTs Of the Government, we're blessed
with good judgement, honor, hospitali-
ty and cou1Gge. Mr.. Hamar being
Iaisei amid Che scenes and 2ssocia-
tions, his talk was very in!ereetiIg.
Chorus, High SChCCl. Miss Gibson
was literally buried in a bank of beau
tiful flowers, given IL lar schoolmates.
The 'Sile.z Public School has had
a prosperous and successful year. The
teachers have worked hard to bring
the school up to high standard of
efficiency. The teachers were also act
i've in everything to build up and i'm
prove the conditions OF the community
Miss Frances Farnham HIS been re-
elected again to the principalship of
the school, and Mrs. BarZee, primary
teacher again. Miss EllSins, the eighth
grade teacher has retired from teach
ing, and get mLrried. We wish her
happiness and success in her new
venture Miss Farnham goes to Sc
attic to spend her vacation and Mrs.
Barzee TO Roseburg.
AT the annual school meeting, A.
L. Crawford was elected trustee for
the three year term and r. E. Chand-
ler, clerk. 1t was also voted to con-
soHdate the Lower Farm district and
Siletz.f This will improve the school
and gives the trustees a chance to EN-
ploy high grade teachers and thus
have a better school.
At a meeting of the Fair Beard, held
in the Government school house, it
was decided to have another fair some
time in September. The Fair Board
now consists or nine persons and will,
from now on, be a community fair.
ice David, president; Wolverton Or
ton, secretary; E. L. Chalcraft, treas
urer; Hoxie Simmons, John Williams
Chris Larson, A. L. Crawford, Sam
Franks and Ned Evans, comprise the
board.
10. l.. Chalcraft and his daughter
Miss Alice, went out Sunday to Port
land, to be gone several days, en- offiei
al BUSINESS connected with his office
A. ]. Cassidy, examioner Of InIheri
tance, is here again to determine tbs
various and intricate cases tha. viii
come before him for investigation and
Recommendation He will in a few
days, go to Grand Rcnde and SETTLE
some cases there and return again
and finish the business at Siletz.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. e. Chandler have
lust returned from visit to Sherwood
Portland, and other Valley points
While out Mr.. Chandler passed, with
other members of a class, as under
taker. Mr.. Chandler passed a good
examination, standing at the head oi
the class. Rev. Walter Ross had
charge of the store while Mr.. Chand
Ter was absent
The work for the big celebration tc
be held at Siletz On the 4th and 5th
is going right along. A big crowd is
expected to be present. The fragrance
of the flowers and the beauty of the
scenery and the pleasure of fishing
the speckled beauties from the famous
Siletz river will be a joy forever.