Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-09-15
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.


lCdCncTS ildNc nclplul conference.
Although it has been customary to hold
teacher conferences on n school day, the
attendance of the teachers under the
supervision of Supt. Frank X. Adams
was almost perfect at meeting held in
South Londonderry Saturday.
During the forenoon Supt. Adams ex-
planned the making of programs and
combining grades, according to the state
course of study. making of records in
registers, use of plan books and report
cards, having samples to choose from.
He also spoke of the standard school,
the school nurse and various other school
projects.
Dainty refreshments We're served at
noon by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Mallory
to the teachers from out of town.
In the afternoon session Miss Rich
ardson spoke interestingly about the
summer school at Burlington. Miss
Ruth Crossman gave a talk on drawing
and her outlines for the year. There
were discussions by the teachers about
raphy and on the various school prob
lens which are being found.
Supt. Adams spoke on school manage
ment, reading an article, My Best
Teacher. from the boys standpoint.
Reading circles were planned, whereby
each teacher will buy one or more books
for professional reading during the year,
which will be exchanged.
At 3 o'clock the meeting was adj
iourned. all present having found en-
enlargement and inspiration for the
coming years work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Rowley and family
have been recent guests in town.
Carl Wiley is laying chmneys for
several houses in town this week.
Marvin Carlcy of Brattleboro is
, spending few days with his grandpar-
cntS.
J. II. Underwood, lumber dealeT is
| looking after his business interests in
| town.
Mr.. Hicks, principal of the high
school, is boarding with Mrs. Alice
Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. p. Styles have moved
into one of the Bradford Landman
| tenements.
Carl Fuller of Peacham was here to
attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs.
! Ned Whitney
Mrs. Flora Burnap and son, Herbert,
Of West Townshend called at Carl
Wiley's Sunday:
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph p. Churchill and
children of Brattleboro spent Sunday at
Larry Churchills.
Mrs. Sherman Cone is spending her
vacation with her brotherin-law in
| CharlemOnt, MASS.
Robert II. Shepardson post American
Legion. held its meeting Monday eve
ming with the Jamaica members.
Miss Nina Vale returned Monday
night from Il weeks visit in BrattleborC
with her niece, Mrs. Frank Carley.
Thompsonburg school did not bcgir
until Sept. 10 on account of the Hines,
of the teacher, Miss Lillian Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs Egbcrt Johnson an'
party of Manchester, n. H.. came Mon
day to visit his brother. j. b. johnson
AT present there are 1873 children il
the town attending school. A few il
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mitchell of Fran
ingham. Mass, are spending their vaca
ton in town. Mr. Mitchell is the ownc
of the G. .. Iiulctt place
Triplets which recently arrived OF
South Main street have been original
christened: Nothing. Something an(
Anything" They are kittens.
The ballot clerks at the primarie
Huiett. Rose Rose Davis and Halle 'Thoiiii
SON Win Hoslev received the nomin;
ton. for town representative.
i Major r. r. Campbell of Flord
who is spending the summer. at III;
f Rabbits, is visiting friends in Ludoy
5 Mr. and Mrs. Don Eddy and daughte
t MAY, and w. A. Pease of Windham vi
. tied Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Goddar
Sunday.
=. yet owing to the measles. In IL
high school there are IA; South Londol
t derry grammar, l6; primary "a; Mort
{ Londonderry grammar. Is: primary q
t Thor .psonburg, IA; Block, 10; Fol
i Corners. Ii. There were but three b
= pinners in the primary room this yea
: Lillian Pearson. Dorothy Carley an
n Alden Garfield. Last wear there were !