Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-11-09
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
A BIG SUCCESS


The Lyon county school teachers
who attended the Institute in Reno
last week have all returned and re-
suned their duties last Monday
They declare the> Institute was
great success, both cducationally and
socially.
Before the session losed the follow
Before the session colsed the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
In closing, the teachers unanimous
ly adopted the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we, the members of
the institute, extend our thanks to
the state education officials, Superin-
tendent Hunting, Deputy Supcrinten-
dent M. ]. Burr and Deputy Superin-
tendent Charles R. Priest for their un-
firing efforts in making this institute
the unqualified success it has proved
to be.
Resolved, That our thanks be ex-
tended to our able instructors and
lecturers, and especially to DR.. Fl.
briggs, Governor Boyle, DR.. George
Wharton James and Mr.. w. L. Nolan.
Resolved, That we thank the peo-
pie of Reno for their generous hospi-
tality shown us during the last week,
especially the Mothers Club of Nc
Kinley park school; and be it further
Resolved, That our thanks be pub
licly extended to Superintendent Bill
linghurst, Principal Vaughn and the
board of education of Reno for their
kindness in extending to us the use of
their buildings and equipment
Fess Bill Endorsed
"Resolved, That we express our
hearty endorsement of the Fess bill, or
any similar measure for increased
subsidy in support by the federal gov
ernment of home economics educa-
ton in secondary schools of the state.
Resolved, That we recommend that
the Nevada State Education associa-
ton provide for the appointment of
committee to study into desirable
plans for stimulating increased at
tendance at our state normal school,
through some workable plan for SUBJ
sidy, along the best lines now being
used in other states.
Resolved, That with the ruinous
results of war fresh in our minds we
wish to go on record in favor OF the
disarmament conference which is soon
to convene. We favor limitation of
armament through the establishment OF
those conditions which will make this
possible without placing the honor and
safety of our country in jeopardy.
Resolved, That in recognition of
the fact that education is the most
important work of our nation. that
this body fully endorse the Towner-
Stirling bill, and be it further
Resolved, That copy OF this
resolution be sent to the Nevada men,
bers in congress. urging early and
favorable action on said bill.
History Idea Approved.
Resolved, That this institute go on
record as heartily approving of the
steps taken during this session to
bring before teachers 'and pupils the
Importance of collecting and perpctu-
ating the history and' literature of our
state. We believe these facts should
be so compiled as to be appropriate
for classroom work. In other words,
we believe that the elementary his
tory of our state should be prepared
for textbook purposes.
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon our minutes
and copies sent to our chief executive,
Governor Boyle, to Nevada's repre-
sentatives in congress and to our
local newspapers"
The resolution comv1ittce was COM
posed of H. O. Williams, chairman;
Ccceia Meighan, secretary; Fred L.
Gerlach, Echo Loder. r. J. Till G.
Hoffman and Mrs. J. Juniper.