The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-07-21
IDAHO LEADS IN
SM|TH-HUGHEs WORK
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOST
TO AGRICULTURAL TEACH
ERS AT LUNCHEON

That Idaho leads all northwestern
states but Washington, and may OF
the eastern and middle western states
in the number of high schools that
have taken advantage of the Smith
| Hughes act for instruction in voca-
tional training with the state and
| federal government "going 50-50 on
the expense" is the statement OF nj.
S. Lewis, state director of vocational
education for Idaho, at the chamber
of commerce luncheon today. There
were 16 vocational teachers working
under the Smith Hughes act as
guests of honor at the luncheon to-
day. They are here in convention
this week at the University of Idaho.
Mr.. Lewis said that Idaho already
has 26 schools that are working under
the Smith-Hughes act, which IS the
number Washington has while Ore
gon has but nine and Montana but
a few. He called attention to the
fact that Idaho leads Minnesota,
Kansas, Illinois and Ohio in number
of schools that are in this work, and
has the same number as Washington
with more than three times the pop
ulation of Idaho. He predicted that
the number will be largely increased
within the coming year
l. E. Denman, of Boise, head OF
agricultural vocational training IN
this state, told of the work that is
being done and stated that it is not
confined to agriculture but extends
Ill a1,,I, mil
and numbering. He said the work was
progressing nicely with large class
in mining until the strike closed the
ing made with prominent north Idaho
lumber firms to start class in lunl-
berD~ n connection with their mills
and = rs.
Mr.. Lewis said that the state OF
Idaho now has 26 classes in trade
work, in addition to the agricultural
work and that next year this num-
ber will be materially increased.
Home economics is also being taught
as a part of this educational work
Mr.. Denman said that at first the
farmers were antagonistic to it, but
after seeing that the work is prac-
tical and not theoretical and that the
boys are being taught actual farm
work, such as they would do on the
farm, the farmers are enthusiastical-
y supporting the movement.
L. V. Lampson, of Washington, d.
c., field secretary of the American
Federation of teachers, spoke at
some length explaining the workings
If the federation and the benefits it's
members receive from affiliation
With it's and the American Federation
If Labor with which it is connected.
New Secretary Installed.
President Oversmith introduced
Charles J. Munson, pioneer farmer of
his section, as the new secretary of
he chamber of commerce and Mr..
Munson was given a warm welcome.
lie stated that he believes he is the
irst farmer to be selected for such
POSITION, but hopes, with the assist
nee and indulgence of the members,
O make good in the position. Presi-
ent Oversmith stated that if Mr.
funson failed to make good in this it
7ould be his first failure as he had
1ade good in public work, in farm
ng, in boosting for Moscow and as
good, loyal American citizen.
There was a large attendance at the
lncheon held today. Both of the
,ng tables were filled and extra
eats had to be brought in. There
vere many business men whose abb
ence has been noted for several
leetings and hopes Of a revival OF
lterest in the work are entertained