The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-08-02


as Faforing Necessary Taxation for
Better Educational Program in Ru-
al Schools.
For the purpose Of arousng inter
est in the educational program, and
san expression of the attitude Of
Laurcns county in this big forward
step an educational rally waa held
here Saturday at the county court
house. The meeting was a success
III every respect, being attended by
the district trustees, teachers and the
ministers Of the county, these being
especially invited to attend the rally,
which was held under the auspices of
the state federated clubs.
The crux of the meeting yesterday
may be summed up from the tenor and
tone Of the following resolution which
was adopted unanimously: THAT
South Carolina is able to give and
should give to every child a seven
months term in school.
That the members of the general
assembly of South Carolina should
work and vote for an appropriation to
carry out the law.
THAT the legislature should make
provision for coal and other Incl
dentals, and that we assembled are
willing to pay the additional taxes in
cident to the carrying out Of the pro-
gram"
Ihe meeting was presided over by
Mrs. j. S. Bennett, president of the
Laurens Civic League. The purpose
of the meeting was stated by James H.
sullivan, former county superintend-
cnt Of education.
by invitation, Col e. II. Aull, coun-
ty superintendent of education of
Newberry county, was present and he
discussed in an informing manner the
question Of relieving the situation re-
garding school defects, He empha-
sized the need of the state acting as
unit educationally, and the state
must take united, forward steps to
achieve it's place in the matter Of edu-
eating the children Of today,
Superintendent Wilson, speaking OF
the local situation, explained that
many school districts were now in
debt because Of the fact that the an
preparation was not sufficient to car
ry out the law though the school
terms were not curtailed
The meeting, as stated, was consid-
cred as a forward movement in a cam
paign for improving school conditions
and for Informing the boards, teach
ers and preachers Of existing condi-
tions today
The central education meeting Sat.
urday is to be followed by district
meetings in every school district. next
Tuesday afternoon and night Sbeak-
ers will be provided for each school
and the message OF increased educa-
tional advantages will be carried to
every school patron who is willing to
hear it.
with the exception Of the two
schools Of Youngs No and Trinity
Ridge, which will hold their meetings
at 8 P. NJ, all Of the other meetings
will be held at o'clock in the after
noon. The following is a list OF schools
with the speakers for each, so far an
nounced:
James Fl. Sullivan, Friendship, Sui
livan ~.
Charles f. Brooks, Youngs.
q. L. Madden, Brewerton.
II. S. Burdettc, Grays.
W. p. Culbertson, Center Point.
Carroll D. Nance Mt Olive.
James Browning, Mt Pleasant.
S. III. Templeman, Gray Court-Ow-
ings.
G. B. Owings, Eden.
Miss Kate Wofford, Sandy Springs,
Mrs. 10. G. Owens, Long Branch.
n 9. Hughes, Barksdale- -Narnie.
|. N. Kennedy, Trinity-Ridge
Shaw Johnson, Ora 12
+ al. IS. Blackwell, Prospect.
r. E. Babb, Green Pond.
w. p. Wingo, Lisbon.
G. Fl. Hicks. Oakville.
Supt Wilson said yesterday that he