Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1920-10-27
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alive artists: 60 per cent are excellent
artisans aud the remaining numbers
belong to the more or less bungling
class who spoil the tools (child's mind /
He expressed sympathy for the excep-
tional child who has mental growth
and expression beyond the experience
in which his particular grade places
him. 1t is he who needs attention.
The genius does not need professional
~ trained teachers. He will find or
make a way to solve his exceptional
problem without the aid of teachers.
Supt. Zeigler, of Thief River Falls,
talked ON scientific tests and demon
strated by testing his audience for
musical Abilities
Pres O.. NJ; Dickerson, of the Moor
head State Normal, spoke of the new
changes proposed for the NJ. r. A. con-
stitutiOn.
Paul Schmitt, supervisor of physical
education in the Crookston schools, de
monstratetl his talk with a group of
boys and girls from the sixth and
seventh grades of the local schools.
Thursday evening a splendid pro-
gram was rendered in the High School
Auditorium at which DR.. Everett
Lesher of Minneapolis gave the adj
dress. This program was continued in
the Masonic and X. p. lodge rooms,
after which abundant and delicious re-
freshments consisting of ice cream,
cake, Swedish coffee bread and coffee
were served in a most tempting and
pleasing manner. :-.*ss. $50,
Friday morning several round table
sessions were held followed by an adj
dress by Miss Grant, Of the Bemidji
Normal School. She emphasized the
value of knowledge of the child's
physical and intellectual abilities; the
Importance of the right training at the
right time and the value of democracy
giving to the precocious child equal
advantages to those of the slower ones
and the. training to make a living and
life, that each may be able to @tlnd
beauty in the eyes Of a child; in wild
flowers in waste places and in an old
garden. s .44 No.
Friday evenings program marked the
close of most successful convention by
strong address on Americanizatlon as
a process of reciprocal adjustment and
the role the American education; plays
in this process, by Attorney A. +. Gar .
field, of Duluth. z@szs
During the convention Supt. Peder-
son. Of Argyle, was appointed chair
man of the nominating committee.
which reported the following nomina-
tons: President, G. 1T. Sandberg, Of
Crookston; Vice President, Sedate
Brown Of Alvarado; Secretary! Treas
urer, Geo. NJ. Gunderson, Thief River
Falls. who were unanimously elected
for the ensuing year.
+ Charles H. Geise, principal OF the
Crookston High School, as chairman OF
the resolutions committee, reported the
following resolutions .l.gs=...zs ...-.s...
Resolved, that we recommend that
due to the ever-increasing number Of
nurses and health workers in North
western Minnesota, provision be made
for special programs of special interest
to health workers and school workers
in general. i S.sszs; NJ ,..5ss 80. rs
Whereas, the State Commission Of
Education. and the President Of the
State University. have in numerous
| ways given evidence of sound sane
| and progressive educational leader
ship. Be it therefore resolved that We
express through these resolutions our
confidence in their administration and
| extend them every possible means OF
cooperation that is within our power.
| Whereas, this Northwest Minnesota
Educational Associat ton in assembly
met, do: agree with a degree Of un:
animity on certain facts; therefore et~:..
Be it resolved, that we express our
sincere gratitude to the untiring efforts
of our retiring officers for the excellent
convention provided for our pleasure
and improvement, and
/ Be it therefore resolved, that we ex'
press our thanks to all persons who
have given Of their energy and time in
! appearing on our various programs.
i Be it further resolved that we espec
i tally thank the local community ane
North Star College, the Commercial
Club, and Board Of Education for the nc
excellence Of the entertainment provid
ed, and for the numerous features thai thai
have tended to make the convention m 6
success, especially do we appreciate tn tn
music that has been provided, ) a INC
which has SO materially helped our va
rious programs.
/ Whereas, the State High schoo
/ Board have carried on an EXTENSIVE
i study, general conditions Throughout
the state, and made some general re
concentrations to all Boards OF Educa
4 ton, which has much benefited tn
teaching profession. 81 @i b.
Be it resolved, that we ss express ts '.5 =
this Board the confidence OF this asso
n