Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

where an illustrated lecture, Ine
Use and Manufacture of Textiles, {"
was given by Katherine Cleveland,
Educational Director of the Cotton
Textile Institute, New York.
The High School section, with
Prof. w. B. Thornborough, of Sea-
ford, as chairman, was held in the
court room where units of work in
subjects were taken up. Prof. w. L.
Torbert, history teacher in the Sea-
ford Schools, talked on American
History" Aurelia B. Cate, of Sea-
ford, on "Niology;" Miss Rosalie R.
Martin, vice principal of the George
town High School, Suggestions for
Eliminating Waste Of Time;" Prof.
John Shilling, Assistant in charge of
High Schools, Athletics in Our
High Schools" Supt. Frank G..
Pickell, Montclair, N. j., Desirable
Elements and Characteristics in
High School Teachers"
The Elementary Section was con-
Quoted in the public schools. Mrs.
Vaughn Waller, of Delmar, had
charge of demonstration of primary
health; Mrs. Maude S. Wright, of
Bridgeville, demonstration in upper
grade health; Prof. Albert Farley of
Georgetown, demonstration in 9Th
grade arithmetic. A round-table dis
cussion with Prof. E. Paul Burkhol-
der, rural supervisor for Northern
Sussex, as chairman, on Character
Education" was conducted. The dis
cussion leaders were: Prof. George
It. Macklin, of Bridgeville; Prof. J.
M. Bennett of Millsboro; Prof.
Richard A. Shields, Of LeWes. Miss
Florence Wilson, Of Millsboro
school gave a demonstration of 9TH
grade penmanship; Mrs. Clarence
Wharton of the Gumboro school,
conducted a demonstration in pri-
mary language work; Mrs. Elizabeth
o. King of Bridgeville, demonstra-
ton in upper grade geography. Prof.
Farley delivered an address on 'The
Significance of Spanish Names in
Central and South America"
The Agriculture Section confer
ence was held in the assembly room
of the high school, with L. W.
Mowlds, vocational teacher, of the
Seaford school, as chairman. Dean
C. A. McCue, of the University of
Delaware, talked on the "Agricul-
ture Situation From National
Standpoint" County Agent G. r.
Snyder, Of Sussex County on "Sus-
sex County Agricultural Needs;"
Prof. Hoke S. Palmer, Of the Ex-
tension Service of the University of
Delaware on "Factors for Success in
Poultry" Prof. R. W. Helm, Direc-
tor of Vocational Education Of the
Department Of Public Instruction,
on "What the Public Schools Are
Doing to Help the Agricultural Sit
uation."
The banquet was held in the
Jones' Memorial Hall, West Laurel
street, from noon until 2 o'clock.
Josiah Marvel, of Wilmington, ma
tive of Sussex County, and Demo-
cratic candidate for United States
Senator this year, acted as toast
master. He was introduced by G. ?.
Helm, head of the Laurel school.
Mr.. Marvel in his remarks told of
the days when he was a teacher IN
a country school for five years, near
here. This was about forty years
ago. He compared those days with
the present-day methods and told OF
the advantages the children of today
have over those of forty years ago.
He said times have rapidly changed
in education and will continue to do
SO. He said that one of the great
est crops" produced in the State is
our crop Of boys and girls. All
others fade into insignifcance COM
pared with them. Therefore" he
said, ''it requires our greatest care
and attention in developing the
school system Of the State" He re-
minded the teachers that he always
had stood out for better conditions
in the school system, and has. al
ways fought for better pay for them.
He will not be satisfied, he said, un-
til he sees the salaries doubled. He
pointed out that improvements are
being made all the time and that the
people of the State should be proud
of the strides that have been made
made within the past few years.
Owing to the limited time, Mr..
Marvel made his remarks brief.
Brief responses were made at the
banquet by Prof. John Shilling, as
SAINT in charge of the High Schools
of the State; Prof. H. B. King, as
SAINT in charge of the Elementary
Schools; Prof. Ira S. Brinser, head
of the Newark schools; ]. G. Mess
ner, head of the Harrington schools;
Rev. ]. E. Cummings, pastor OF the
Laurel M. e. Church; Prof. Frank
G. Pickell, superintendent Of schools
of Montclair, N. j.; DR.. Robert Mac
Gowan, of Pittsburgh, Pa, and Prof.
c. P. Helm, of Laurel, retiring pres
ident of the association. Music for
the banquet was furnished by the
Laurel High School Orchestra, while
several entertainment numbers were
given by the small children Of the
Selbyville schools, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Grace Jarrett, one. OF
he teachers of the Selbyv1lle
school, and wife Of Prof. G. w. Jar
rett, The ladies' of the First Presby-
terian Church served the luncheon.
The afternoon session, starting at
3 O'Clock, was held in the court
room, music being furnished by the
Rhythm Orchestra, Of Selbyville.
Greetings were extended by George
5. Williams, president Of the State
Board Of Education, who reviewed
some of the things that the State is
to do for the boys and
girls. He stressed the needs for not
1nly mental and physical education
but character building. He express
,ed the hope that within a short
.ime all the country will be looking