The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-11
FAVOR CHANGE Of SCHOOL DATES
All THE SCHOOLS VISITED SEEM TO FAVOR CHANGE OF
NIL ''' DATES FOR SCHOOLS TO BEGIN
CROp SEASON Of PLAINS AECEsS|TATEs CHANGE
Since Cotton Farming Become More Common Found That
Labor Problems Are To Be Solved And Interests
OF Children Protected

wears ago there were only thirty-fve
pupils enrolled, with two teachers ov-
er them. This year there are 1913
pupils enrolled and FIVE teachers are
employed in the school. When the
new building is fully equipped, which
will be soon, Idalou will have one
Of the best equipped schools IN the
county, outside Of the city schools IN
Lubbock and Slaton.
The Idalou school is under the eff
ficient supervision Of Mr.. c. X. Beane
Miss Bratcher, Miss Paige, Miss Mar
tin and Mrs. Beane The general hne
of speeches were made and very
profitable discussions were entered
into. during which 1t was learned that
the school has pig. which plg IS re
ceiying the closest attention from
members OF the school, and there viii
no doubt be some great developments
in pig club work as a result Of this
shoat. We hit the trail for home from
this point and arrived in Lubbock
lust a few minutes before the sun
set behind the Western horizon
marking the end Of another perfect
day. so many Of which are experience
ed on the great South Plains.
Wednesday---Vaushn School
Wednesday the personnel OF the
party changed up a bit and the fol-
lowing left Lubbock about nine
o'clock TO visit three more Of the
splendid schools OF the rural districts;
Judge Moore, J. p. Webb, W O..
Sheelv. J. w. Ellison, Carroll Thomp-
son. Miss Halsey, Mr.. Moine, Mr.
Meskimen and the Avalanche man.
The days schedule included Vaughn,
Monroe and Caldwell We arrived at
Vaughn Just about the time for re-
cess period in the morning, and the
period was spent in playing ball, TAX
ing pictures Of the school and build
ing, using the visitors rs a back
ground. Play time ended. we assem-
bled in one Of the class rooms. Of the
school building. which is a good build
ing, remodeled and fully up to the
State requirements, and the object
Of the meeting was outlined by Judge
Moore. He was followed by Miss Hal
sey who presented the girls club
work, showing one of the new style
club aprons, which viii be part OF
the sewing work Of the club girls
mis- year Mr. Thompson then talked
briefly TO the club boys about becom-
ing members Of the various clubs,
and assuring them Of the substantial
prizes that would be offered by the
banks and from other sources. Mr.
Ncsklmcn then assured them that
me Chamber Of Commerce was very
much Interested in the success OF the
chools ard the fair, and told them
n .lans 10 form the South Plains
Fair Association which would have
plenty Of exhibition space for all ex-
hihifors this fall and offered every
encouragement possible 20 the boys
and girls to do their lead level hest
20 have an exhibit on hand az the
fair this fall At this point tie Ava
lanche was given an opportunity to
express his appreciation for the pat
i0naRe Of the good people of that
community. and the news items fur
nished by the school. and TO assure
them the Avalanche is tooth and toe
nail for every progressive movement
We we're followed by Mr.. Webb who
spoke Of the proposition the school
board had in regard 10 changing the
time OF the opening Of the schools
He explained as at other places about
the work on the farm, the hard time
the farmer had in securing compe-
tent help, and the extreme high pric-
IS Of labor, and other members Of
the board-Mr Sheeley and Mr.. 81
lison also spoke briefly on the same
subject after which Judge Moore in
vited expression from the few pa
irons and trustees that were present
also from the children. The majority
seemed favorable 10 the proposition
though some were not altogether sure
Of It's being the proper thing to do.
but like all Westerners are willing
10 abide by the majority, and are
for everything that will make bet
ter the schools and for the better
men Of the country.
We excused ourselves from this
school and left facing one Of the
worst sand storms from the north
west that we have ever had in
long time. bound for Monroe.
Monroe School
After battling against the wind
all the way from Vaughn to Monroe,
we arrived without accident at the
splendid brick school building that
the people Of Monroe built last year.
There was a good attendance OF the
pupils at this school. and they had
turned out for the noon period. Quite
a number Of the patrons and the trus-
tees were present with their fami-
lies and in response 10 Judge Moore's
request for IAN inexpensive lunch"
for the visitors. they had brought out
q sumptuous spread A long string
u seats wsrs backed up In the cen
ter Of the hall and there was served
a sure enough good dinner, and there
wss plenty and 10 spare Of meats.
salads. cakes, pies, etc, and al en-.
Ioyed a 10 the fullest extent
After me neal the teachers. Mis-,
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school pupils In the auditorium, this J
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