The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-11
SCHOOL SESSION
 ASSURED PATRONS
BOARD ACTS DECISIYELY
Support Given Voluntary Tax Prompt, Directors to Plan School Term
 for 1921-22.

plan for relief of the Conway public schools has been so unanimous that the directors at a called meeting Saturday afternoon voted to proceed at once with plans fors the 1921-2 ' session, the first of which will be the securing of teachers. Selection of the teaching staff was deferred until the board was more certain of it's ground, but the enthusiasm now be- hind the tax movement stamps it as winner and is sufficient to justify completion of plans for the school term. The following statement as to the action of the board is by E. H. Allison, it's secretary:
 Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 The school board held a special meeting Saturday evening, and all members of the board present except 1 one. Several matters of importance were thoroughly discussed and passed on, one of which was the advisability of making contracts with the teach CTS for the next term of school. Every member of the board has been almost | deluged with such questions as What are you going to do about the school?" Are we going to have any school?' etc In other words it seems that the public and patrons of the school are getting more or less is more satisfactory and definite than what has been done in this matter heretofore.
 The teachers, too, have been very anxious to know where they stood in this matter. There is only one time of the year that they can secure contracts, and that is right now or very soon. I understand that some of our very best teachers have ac- cepted other places, and others are considering a change unless We can ! show them at once that we are going to have a school, and will offer them place on the teaching force.
 The school board, the chamber of commerce, the Rotary Club, the banks and practically 100 per cent of the 1 business men of the town, and the heads of other colleges, the churches and S5 per cent of the residents of i the district are endorsing ou. plans 1 for running the school another year Inasmuch as this is voluntary move ment, and has had no paid campaign CTS, or money backing of any kind, l think this is a record and one that every man, woman and child within the borders of our town should be proud. Conway only could dc it this way. In view of the situation as it concerns everybody the board agreed that it would be best to consider the election of teachers, and a motion was made and carried that we were ready to take up this matter at once and the teachers will be elected within the next few days.
 An advisory board was also ap- pointed consisting of c. L. Banner of the Commercial Club, w. R. James of the school board and R. T. Cole of the merchants. This board is to cooper ate with the manager and collector of the school funds, and to assist him in putting into effect the details, and working plans of this movement and such matters as might require con- ference later on.
 A motion was made and carried to employ a manager who would give l his personal attention to collecting the tax, and making settlements with the merchants, etc, and it was also agreed to offer this place to Dr. J.. w. Conger. He was out of the city and his acceptance of the place can not be confirmed at this time, but the board expects to employ someone thoroughly competent and reliable to do this work. The board voiced it's sentiments of appreciation by passing vote of thanks to the Commercial Club, the Rotary Club, the pastors of l the churches, and the heads of other schools in town. All have rendered valuable assistance to the board in this matter. Especial mention was made of Frank Paris, C. L. Banner, Frank E. Robins and Mayor Cole We also wish to express our thanks to the merchants. They have adopted our plans, and are cooperating al most 100 per cent strong in this movement, and to all the good people who have pledged themselves to CO operate with the merchants and school board in this matter, we wish to thank you.
 We are going to have a school, and good school if possible, one that measures up to the standard of Con- way, and its other public and private institutions. We have adopted 3 plan that seems practical and absolutely
 fair to every citizen of our school district, and we earnestly appeal for your loyal support. and if you are