The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-10-12
EDUCATIONAL
BY LILLIAN l.. CHLOUPEK

| Manitowoc on October and Z was vel
attended Due credit must be given
Miss Elsa Nagle, president of the as
socation, and those who assisted her for
their untiring efforts to secure the best
possible speakers for the occasion and
to create and keep up the enthusiasm
which is the greatest factor in meet
ing of this kind.
The local Association is, as far as we
know, the Oldest and one of the strong
est county organizations in Wisconsin.
1t includes, besides the county teachers,
the teachers Of the cities of Mantowoc
and Two Rivers. 1t is important that
every new teacher be affiliated with the
organization as soon as possible in ord
er that the Manitowoc County Teach
ers Association may continue to be
known as one of the Hvest and most
professional spirited organizations in the
state.
Through the courtesy of Manager
Thielan Of Ascher's Capitol the fore
noon sessions were held in that beauti-
full theatre. State Supt. of Schools
John Callahan was unable to be present
and his place on the program was filled
by Mr.. c. j. Anderson, first assistant
to Mr., Callahan. Mr.. Anderson took
for the text Of his talk "Gird up your
Loins". He made a plea for more con-
structive work on the part of the teach
ers and more preparation for the pro-
fession of teaching,
President John Sims of the Stevens
Point Normal School was warmly well
coined by his many friends in Manitow-
oc County. In his talk on Friday fore
noon he called attention to the statistics
showing the number of illiterates and
physically unfit in the United States
and in Wisconsin. This is a national
condition that must be met and cured
in order to make democracy safe. Mr..
Sims pointed out that the great men of
the country work not eight but eighteen
hours day to accomplish results. The
obligations of the teaching profession
must be fully appreciated by the teach
ers if we are to do away with our
greatest shortcomings. There are
too many so-called and so-paid teachers
who have not the high ideals and effici-
ency that should go with the profession.
President Sims closed his talk with
the quotation 'To be satisfied with
your knowledge and contented with
your opinions, will keep you continually
in state Of ignorance.
President Brannon Of Beloit College
spoke on Friday evening at the Wash
ington High School on "The Art of
Living" He continued the main idea
of his talk on Saturday forenoon in
speaking on professional Ethics.
Prof. Brannon is an excellent speak
er with a fund Of good illustrations to
emphasize his points. Good will in all
relationship is the great factor in life"
was the keynote Of the Friday evening
talk. We hope to have the opportunity
of hearing Mr.. Brannon again.
Miss Bess Goodykunty of Green Bay
gave splendid talks before the city and
county sections and at the general sess-
ion on Saturday. Her experience in
working with DR.. Horn several years
has gone far in giving her expert know
ledge on the technique Of teaching She
spoke on project work in history and
geography and motirated oral reading.
The rural section on Friday afternoon
was, as usual very well attended. The
program offered was strong and the
speakers were appreciated by the
teachers in attendance. County Agent
r. r. Smith explained what was ex-
pected Of US all during Dairy Products
Week and Miss Gerhards, new County
Nurse, was warmly welcomed by Man
itowoc County teachers. Miss Ger.
hards outlined the health work for the
year.
At The business meeting on Saturday
forenoon following talk by Pres
Boyce Of the ". r. A. the association
voted to affiliate with the State As
socation. The delegates to represent
the cities Of Mantowoc, Two Rivers
and Manitowoc County are Supt. +. w
Waite Miss Alice Brady, Manitowoc
Mr.. Arnold Two Rivers, Miss Els;
Nagle, Prin. Weingarten Kiel, Prin,
May Robinson, lockwood.
The following officers were elected by
the association for the coming year.
President Alice 2rad, y Vice-Presiden
George Grady, Sec. Treas Joseph Rap
pei Elected in 1921 for three years..
The association before the adjourn
ment Of the meeting rendered vot'
of thanks to Manager Thiean for thu
use Of the Capitol Theatre for its meet
ings.
The County Superintendent o
Schools is sending to-day blanks foi
special state aid under the 2-4-S DollaI
Law, to forty-nine teachers Of rura