New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-03-03
ARNOLD GL00R IS
SUPERINTENDENT
BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTS
A NEW HEAD FOR LOCAL
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TWENTY-EIGHT APPLICATIONS
RECEIVED. - SUPT. HESS
FORMALLY RESIGNS.

The wind was taken out of the sails
of the local calamity howlers and others,
whose favorite pastime for the past few
years has been to heap insults upon
the good name of our beautiful little
city, when it developed, at the regular
monthly meeting of the board of educa-
ton, Monday evening, that no less than
twenty eight school superintendent, none
of whom reside within the confines of
New Ulm, had filed their applications
to succeed Supt. H. c. Hess, who vol
UNFAIRLY retires from the head of our
public schools after 10 years service in
this capacity. And every one of the
applicants was very anxious to come
here, as was evidenced by the wording
of their applications.
Decision Was Difficult.
Owing to the fact that the list con-
tanned a goodly number of the best and
ablest high school superintendent in
the state, the teachers committee of
the board wrestled with the problem for
nearly three hours, finally deciding to
recommend the election of Superinten-
dent Arnold Gloor of Long Prairie.
The committee is composed of DR.. G. F
Reineke, chairman, Adolph Meile and
DR.. J. H. Vogel, with President G. B.
Weiser as ex-offcio member.
Five Ballots Rec uired
To further illustrate the difficulty
in making selection, it can be stated
that five ballots were necessary before
Supt. Gloor received a ajority of votes,
W. T. Eckstein having introduced a
resolution favoring the election of Prof.
A. Ackermann of this city. The final
ballot gave the new superintendent a
handsome majority, however, and his
election was made unanimous. His
salary was fixed at $1,000 for 12-month
year, beginning August 1.
Supt. Hess formal resignation was
read and accepted and he was given a
vote of thanks for the valued services
rendered as head of the local public
schools for the past 10 years.
PHYSICAL Director Engaged.
The board took one step forward by
appointing Prof. Herman Helm of this
city as physical training director of the
local public schools. This is new de-
parture and one that no doubt will
meet with the approval Of the general
public here. Prof. Helm will supervise
all physical training in the high and grad
ed schools, with special reference to
gymnasium work at the former insti-
tuition. His salary was fixed at $1,000
for 12-month year, and during the
summer months his duties will include
playground supervision in the public
parks and elsewhere.
r. L. Henry, Principal.
Prof. R. L. Henry, one of the efficient
members of the high school faculty, was
elected as principal of the high school
to succeed Prof Henry Schrammel,
who declined reelection. Prof. Henry
has proven himself to be a thorough
going instructor and very proficient in
coaching the various athletic teams.
His services are highly appreciated by
Supt. Hess and the members of the
board. The principals salary was fixed
at $4,000 year.
The election of the other members OF
the teaching personnel was deferred,
pending the result of the annual meeting
of school superintendent and boards
of education, to be held in the Twin
Cities sometime this month. Similar
action was taken on a resolution pre-
sented by Mr.. Eckstein favoring re-
vision of the present daily recitation
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