The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-10
HOW STAMFORD AMERICANIzES
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ton by Mir. A. \. Potter, State Even ing School Inspector, has just been received The following are ex- tracts from the repa-t:
 Evening schools have been opened in the Franklin, Ioneyspot and Whit ney schools
 There are two classes in the Frank lin school with Mir. F. oyd, principal of the Franklin school, in charge of the advanced class and Miss Gertrude Avery. teacher of the beginners Both instructors are doing very credible work. Classes are composed of both men and women ranging in age from 20 to 45.
 There are three classes in the Honeyspot school. The beginners instructed by Rev. r. c. Carpenter. are learning to speak and under stand the English language better and are doing beginning work in read ing and writing. h a more advanc- ed group under Mir. Rogers, principal of the High school, the pupils were building up a speaking and req ding ocabulary of English V srds. The largest class is composed of younger people ranging from fifteen to twen- ty-tve years of age and is in charge of ALr. C. c. Thompson, superinten- dent of schools.
 This is a very interesting group composed of young people who have completed work equivalent to the third or fourth grade of the day school The work as carried on by Mir. Thom pSon affords these young people an opportunity to pick up loose threads of the common school branches. They are learning to read better and they are getting useful practice in oral and written expres- sion. The benefits resulting from this work alone justify the town fin continuing the school.
 In conclusion, Mir. Potter says that Stratford is doing it's share in the Anericanization of foreign adults. through evening schools and that the stratford evening schools are ap- proved.
 No special mention was made of the classes at Whitney school as Mir Potter was unable to visit these classes.
 Beautiful government bronze medals for the returned soldiers and sailors of this town have been re- ceived by the Citizens committee and !n the near future they will be pre- sented to the men who have fought for the liberty of the world. It i pIODdDle dCCOIOlnB 10 the secretary of the committee. George H. Bate man that a gala time will be made of this presentation and that a cele- bration worthy of the occasion cnd the cause will be held. It is thought that a Sunday afternoon will be the best time and that exercises be held on Academy Hill al preceded by a short parade of the different organi- Zat01s of the town.
 The medals to be given the heroes ere about the size of a half dollar and are suspended from a bar on which the name of the man will be inscribed. On the front side of the medal is the seal of the town of Stra1ord and on the reverse there are the words Given to the Veterans of tho World War by the Citizens of Stratford.''
 These medals will wear for years and are something that every man can be proud to have. They will be a souvenir that will be handed down from generation to generation
 Secretary BateTnan of the Citizens committee stated yesterday that it is intended to have one of the most prominent speakers of the country present at the time of the presenta- ton of the medals and word from him as to his ability to come to Strat- ford is expected in few days. In addition to this speaker there will be remarks from some of the pronni- nent men of this town and music by = band and solos by singers of ability of this community. Altogether it is planned to make the day the boys are given these medals one of the biggest days of the town history and eyay-yOne will +o part
 Every returned soldier is urged to he present at Red Mems hall this evening to attend the dance and re- ception given by the members of the Citizens committee. This will be the last reception to be given by this com nnfttee who have held them every Tuesday night for number of weeks past. The receptions have been very successful and have given an even iDg's enjoyment each week to a large number of men. The soldiers have been able to get much information regarding their back pay, insurance, ets,s from well informed people who were present and apparently the men have appreciated the entertainments which have been given them.
 
 fering of Stratford w. C. T. U. will be held Thursday, June IF, at D. m. at the home os Mrs. H. H. Smith, 257 King street.
 There will be special meeting of the StraSord Fire department held at the truck house on Wednesday evening.
 Officers are to be elected at the business meeting of tho Epworth League of the Methodist church to be held at the church, this evening" News items for publication in The Times may be left at Carten Bros. Stratford Garage, Main street. CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, plumbing and heating; jobing a speciality. Corner Main and Hillside avenue, Stratford. % D 10 If