Henderson daily dispatch., 1934-11-26


to be taught such as Music, Art, Lit
erature, Domestic Arts, languages, so
cial sciences. etc. These subjects
were demanded mostly by those edu-
Gated people who have experienced
the usefulness and joy of being well
informed. They know the pleasure in
being able to talk intelligently on any
subject. They enjoy in addition to
the personal usefulness, the JOY of do
ing something for their cOntempora-
ries This cruditiOn not only affords
pleasure but at times is very useful
from the standpoint of making a llV-
ing; it is one of the best references
that a job-hunter can have, and is n
factor that does very much toward
inSuring the continuance of job.
Not a few uneducated people would
like to see cultural subjects taught in
the high school. You won't find
many developed talents in the mill
sections because, in the first place,
they haven't had a chance to deve-
lop their talents on account of finan-
ciaI reasons preventing their college
education; and in the second place, II
their talents had been developed they
wouldn't likely be in the mill section.
Since they haven't had chance at
these subjects they realize what they
have missed. consequently they want
their children TO have this education.
They are aware of the fact that un-
less their children are taught these
cultural subjects in high school their
talents will more than likely be vast
ed because they are not financially
able to allow their children to pur-
sue education any further than our
own free public schools. There fore
in order that such large number of
people may have the advantages of
these subjects they must be taught in
high school.
We found that a great number of
citizens asked for subjects pertaining
to the physica lside of ones self; that
is. physical education, physiology. ath-
letics, and first aid Next to the deve-
lopment of the mind and soul, phYsi-
cal development and care is the most
important subject pertaining to life
Although the body differs from the
mind in that its period of develop
ment lasts only a limited period but
food, exercise. and proper care. 1t
is immensely important to teach ply
sical education in the high school be-
cause it is during that age that num-
bers of young men and women spoil
the rest of their lives by the abuse
and dissipation of their physical self.
IF a full course in Physiology was re-
quired of high school graduates we
would have less insane asylumS, pri-
sons and hospitals. Almost as i'm
portant is the requirement of physi-
school age that in most cases, the
cal exercise. 1t is also during high
body goes through the period Of de-
velopment. Proper exercise is neces-
sary in order to prepare the body for
life's work and play.
Is the fact that high school stu
dents are not allowed to develop their
talents and ambitions the cause of
so much friction among the American
people? Is not the fact that the gov
ernment has started with those grown
persons already developed criminals
or physically corrupted instead of the
undevloped minds and bodies Of the
high school students an immense fac
tor causing not only high taxes but
mentally, physically, and financially
dependent citiZens2 The problem of
selecting high school curricula is not
only that of the school board and citi-
zens of Henderson but all the coun-
tries of the world. We, high school
succeeding us to have more and bet
{ov- - hot
men mentally, physically, and in
dealing with their fellow men. We
will do all in our power to bring
these visualized opportunities into
being; but we can't do much by our
selves we can only join our efforts
with those of the citizens of Hender-
son. Will you join us in the cause or
will you see those men made into
criminals, lunatics, and PARISHES of
society?
Occupations with the number inter
viewed OF each: HOme-maker-40
Banker, 4; Statesmen, A; Preacher, 4 !;
Clerk, IA; Farmer 5; StenOgrapher, Z;
Bank Clerk, 2; Contractor, l; Police
man l; Insurance and Real Estate
Agent, L. Store Owner, 2; Tobacco
Buyer, 3; Nurse, 4; Furniture Dealer.
/; Painter, 1; Merchant, ~; Business
Manager. 3; Teacher, II; Druggist, 5;
/ Laborer, Z; Lawyer, 6; Negro Preach
er. l; Office Manager, /; Negro Cook,
1; Furniture Designer, /; Insurance
Agent, 5; Saleslady, 3; Housekeeper,
/; Store Manager, 1; Doctor 2; Mech
anic, 2; Carpenter, /; Plumber, l;
Electrician 2; librarian, /; Executive
Kookkeeper, 3; Factory Worker /;
Telegraph Operator, /; Mill Worker,
8; Oil Utility Man, 1; Government
Worker 1; Contractor and Builder, /;