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Meeting Here Best In the History of School Directors of Daup hin County ATTENDANCE BROKE ALL RECORDS AND THE PROGRAMS WERE GIVEN WITHOUT A BREAK. GOOD MUSIC AND FINE ADDRESSES. PRESIDENT HOOVER PRESIDED. WELCOME BY PRESIDENT MURRIE. OFFICERS. Hershey last week had the honor of entertaining the largest midwinter meeting in the history of the School Directors' Association of Dauphin county. In attendance and in inter-est it made the high record of the organization. Members were present from all parts of the county and from many other sections. President Hoover and Superintendent Sham-baugh expressed themselves as de-lighted with the success and all who attended said they wanted to meet in Hershey again. . The first session was in the Her-shey Central Theater Friday after-noon at 1.30. On the stage were President Hoover, Superintendent Rapp of Beading, Secretary W.. H. Horner and the following members of the local committee: William F. R. Murrie, chairman, F. B. Snavely, J. M. Millard, Ezra F, Hershey, S. D. Clark, A. W. Snavely secretary. Prayer was offered by Rev. George S. Rentz and there was music by the pupils of the Hershey school under the direction of Miss Wingert. President Murrie . then came for-ward and in a happy address welcom-ed the visitors to Hershey. He assur-ed them that the people of Hershey were glad to have them and hoped they would come again. He congrat-ulated them oh the school progress in Dauphin county and said they were doing the best and most useful work that citizens could do for their com-munities. They were giving of their time and effort to the better upbuild-ing of the youth and were thus per-porming the highest kind of public service. He reminded them of the great responsibility that rested upon them and spoke of the constant need of improving the educational facili-ties for the . children. He believed they realized these responsibilities and he hoped great good would come out of the meeting in Hershey. Mr. Murrie was warmly applauded. In his reply President Hoover paid a tribute to the beauty and forward spirit of Hershey and said the wel-come of President Murrie was cordi-ally appreciated. . He assured the au-dience that the school directors of Dauphin county understood the re-sponsibilities that rested upon them, and the large attendance in the mid-winter showed their devotion and their interest. There was more music very effectively rendered and then Profes-sor E. M. Rapp, superintendent of schools of Berks county, delivered a remarkably live and illuminating ad-dress on "The Country School." It was rich in experience and suggestion and it was received with every mark of favor. Mr. Snavely 's Address Of particular interest to the audi-ence and the people of Hershey whs the address Albert W. Snavely on "Consolidation of Schools; Costs ; Re-sults." • It happened that Mr. Snave-ly was detained at the trust company by important business and the paper was read by Mr. Keboch. He pre-sented tho general argument for con-solidation and then said: When wo atop to consider that many a mar has more money invested in his automobile than tho school property in which his children are educated; and pays more for the maintonaco of tho machine por year than his taxes, wo must ask ourselves tho question : "What is a child worth?" In order that this crime shall not bo placed upon us, Dorry Township has taken a stop in advance by removing tho obstacles in her way and placing the child whoro ho justl y belongs. Ho impressed tho need of careful convincing of tho taxpayers an to tho benefits of tho change. Ho added: Co-operation inl all linos is tho greatest nood to accomplish consolida-tion. Tho groat nood of rural com-munities today is an understanding and appreciation , on tho part of the citizens , of tho spirit of dependence ono on another and tho value of vol-untary ^association for material an woll as mental and spiritual advance-ment. Consolidation in Den y Then Mr. Suavely presented thin statement of coiiHolidntlon in Dorry Township: In 11)11 Dorry Township had four-toon (M) ono room buildings. The members of Hoard who served Im-mediately preceding tho present one, doHorvo much credit for their work, Thoy woi'o the plonoorn. Tho Grolnor buildin g formerly located on this plot occupied by this liulldlng was i\ center for literary and otlior ontor-tulnmodtH. In 11)04 tho MoKlnloy building was built with a bond Inhuo of' !jilj) ,000, and Grolnor building wa« irn/.o<l.. In 11)05 the Dorry Church building was closed. In 1011 an addi-tion was built to the McKlnloy build-ing again costing $13,000 'and Knowl-edge . Hill School closed. The . present hoard took hold of the reins, elected a Principal for the whole year and through .. the combined efforts of Board, Principal and leading citizens, consolidation was made a reality. The Principal visited every home in the district taking the school census on the one hand and creating sentiment on the other. The Board with wis-dom" and tact, met the objections with a spirit of love and entire fairness, and thus received the confidence of the citizens of our district. The town of Hershey grew very rapidly, and the present, building we occupy this afternoon became inadequate for the consolidation of the schools. The Board, in harmony with our esteemed benefactor, Mr. M. S. Hershey, out-lined and agreed upon consolidation on a much larger scale. The result is the very handsome brick structure on Grenada Avenue costing $120,000. In 1912 we closed another schools-called Landis a distance of three miles from Hershey, . ' The great spirit of co-operation, was now established, and the Board proceeded to close all the country schools except five. These five we ex-pect to consolidate as soon as our plans are mature enough so that we can have the same success as we previously experienced. By closing the nine country schools, most of them having a small enrollment, we were able to provide for the increase in school population here. ¦!! The following is the list' of schools closed with enrollment: Gingrich (79), Knowledge Hill (29) • Palmyra (26) Rock Ridge (30) Foreman (13) Waltonville Secondary (12) Landis (13). ' We transfer all of the above schools by trolley at 5 cents a day, except the pupils from the Landis. This is transported by team costing us $37.50 per month. Of course all pupils living within the mile and a half limit, walk. For example, the Gingrich school had enrolled of (79) and of this number we transfer (13). Our Board was not particularly in-terested in the cost. We have an ex-ceptional rate and therefore the cost is not the motive. We wish, however, to be clear and inform you that the cost should not enter into so noble a deed. The greatest factors in consolidation are : local geo-graphy, good roads, and an education-al sentiment, We found that the interests of the children were enhanced by the following: 1. Better school facilities. 2. Better grading of pupils. 3. Better teachers, 4, Better sanitary condi-tions. 5. Better discipline. 6. Bet-ter organization of school forces. 7. Opportunity to elect a Supervisor of Schools. 8. Opportunity to elect Supv. of Music. 9. Opportunity to elect Supv. of Drawing. 10,' Better attendance. 11, High school enroll-ment doubled in one year, 12. Com-plete change of the shy, timid , . and backward country boy and girl . In our school, wo find the little Kindergarten tot looking with pride and a longing; heart for admittance to the next grade. The pupils com-ing in contact with tho work done in tho High school got a brighter vision and a greater interest to continue school until they have reached the goal in public school education. In conclusion let mo say that it is tho cooperation of the, various forces, rather than tlio Independent activity of any ono force , that is going to bring about Improvement for tho rural school, This democracy needs tho product from tho country-boys and girls educated in tho best of schools to assist in the successful so-lution of tho avant problems confront-ing us. It is the patriotic , duty of every community to ca-oporato and make conditions such that our coun-try boy and girl may have tho same opportunity ao our city eounin, This can bo dona by the proper consolida-tion of schoolH. In tho round table that followed Superintendent Slmmbnugh led the discussion very ably, Tho main dis-cussion was on tho right policy for professional j uid provisional eorti fl-entoH. Many took part in this and the Hpoochos showed how very serious was the demand for teacher efficiency. Professor Sliamlmugh wan praised for bis course in .tho matter and IiIh constant effort to wood out iiiuillulonl touchers and to Improve tho force. Session Friday Ifivenlii K With an Invocation by Hov, H, L, Llnolmugh and excellent music by the Hershey Band the evening hossIoh opened In tho presence of nn audi-ence that fillod the theater, Mr, M, S, Hershey was called upon for a speech and although ho hud a bad (Continued on Pafl;o A) sible convenience for its patrons. It was believed the . public would weir come the facilities of the . mew build-ing but their appreciation has been beyond even the best expectations. The results are shown strikingly in the figures : A year ago the Hershey Trust Com-pany had 1,476 depositors. Now it has 2,135, a gain of 659 during the twelve months. During the year the increase in, un-divided profits has been $40,580; the increase in deposits has been $267,831 and the increase in assets has been $261,775. Those who are interested in the further details will find them fully stated in Treasurer S. C. Stecher's re-port on page 6 of this issue of the Press. It. is well to notice the char-acter of the bank's investments. They are gilt-edged , thus making it one of the safest and solidest banks in 'the world. It is interesting, too, to Know that all departments of the Trust Com-pany are flourishing. The gain in de-positors for the year included 184 savings accounts. The popularity of the bank in-creases every day. It has a steady flow of customers and visitors. The wonderful vault is a center of inter-est, and . also of business, for the renting of safe deposit boxes also shows a largo increase. Now For the Fly Campaign Hershey is Going to Declare War Next Month Saturday night , March (i, is the date for the opening of Hershey 's war against the fly, It is not to be a more campaign ov a passing spasm but war to the end. On Saturday evening, March (i, at tho Central Theater , Dr. Dawson of Cleveland will give an illustrated lecture on the real and practical phases of tho campaign. She will show what was dono in Cleveland and thus will give Ilorshoy all tho points and tho best ammunition. Ilorshoy is fortunate in having Mr. Dubois , the chemist, for ho has directed other lights against the community post and ho Ih deeply interested in the present movement. After tho loctm'o tho citizens of Ilorshoy will organize for the fray and tho cooperation of all is necos-sary, l!y beginning the light at once it can ho won and all should bo in-terested in it, In the meanwhile kill all flies in sight, It is especially important to got rid of tho big follows that lived through tho winter. Thoy are now crawling out. Swat thoni at onco. Unusual Lecture on Sunday Fills the Central Theater Harry Ostrander Takes Large Audi-ence Around the World. Strange Countries and Peoples in Many Pictures Attractive Illu-strated Talk Next Sunday One of the most interesting and in-structive of the union services was that of last Sunday afternoon when Harry C. Ostrander of New York took the large audience in a remarkable trip around the world and told them of and showed them peoples and re-ligions of the Orient. In the number under the direction of Mr. Keboch. There is a particularl y fine treat in store for those who attend the ser-vices next Sunday. The speaker will be Edward R. Bushnell who will give an illustrated talk on "The Making of the Men of Tomorrow." Mr. Bush-nell needs no introduction to Ameri-can audiences. He was a member of tdie American Olympic team at' Paris in 1900, and captain of the University of Pennsylvania cross-country team of the same year. • From its first pub-lication in 1908 he has been the editor of the Annual Official Year Book of the Inter-Collegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America. And for the last ten years he has been a regular contributor to leading maga-zines on Olympic and college athletic topics. Mr. Bushnell has the largest collec-tion of Olympic photographs in this country. Ho accompanied tho Ameri-can team to London in 1908 and was the official photographer for the team, being the only American permitted to take pictures within tho Stadium. Ho accompanied the American team to Stockholm in 1912, and was given the .same ra re privileges , Because of his Olympic associations of tho past ho was made America 's representative on the committee appointed by Swed-en to take the official photographs, and as, such ho was again tho only American within tho Stadium. In this lecture are shown more than ono hundred selected slides , many of them beautifully colored. Mr. Bushuoll has had wide experi-ence in public speaking, having ap-peared in all tho big cities of tho East, The lecture Is so splendidly illustrated that its appeal is universal, All arc invited. Tho florvicow begin at ,'J o'clock. and value of the slides it was one of the best picture shows ever seen in Hershey and it had enough , religion in its story to make it appropriate for Sunday afternoon. It was the longest of the services for it lasted two hours and fifteen minutes. After the lecture moving pictures were giv-en by. Mr. Ostrander. Russell Stoner was leader for the day. President Millard and Secre-tary Brandau were present. Rev. A. S. Lehman asked the invocation. The ushers were Homer Smith, Baton Marks, John Moyer and Ivan Mease. The music was . unusually excellent. The Hershey orchestra played well ; Miss Pauline Clark gave a beautiful solo and the congregation sang with effect the hymns of Fanny Crosby, Many Visit Hershey Farm Buildings For Ideas In Barns and Dairying AN EXCELLENT. EXAMPLE IS THE NEW EQUIPMENT AT THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL WHICH INCLUDES NEW MANGERS FOR WHICH PATENT HAS BEEN APPLIED FOR BY MR. PUTT. BARN FOR AYRSHIRE HERD. . One of the big efficiency problems being worked out with conspicuous success in the Hershey enterprises is the development of a higher type of farm architecture and equipment. At the head of the work is a remarkable man, Builder James Putt, or as every-body calls him, Jim Putt. The term Builder Putt is used purpose-ly, for that is what he is. He may not know as much about the refinements of architecture as the graduates of the schools, but he has a genius for getting the best out of all the plans and giving it new ex-pression in con-crete, stone, steel and lumber. He lives in his work and although a dozen important structures may ' be going up at once each has his special care. Just now he is superintending the new taber-nacle; he he has just finished the new calf barn ; he is beginning several new farm buildings, and there are a score of jobs planned or in progress. One of the best examples of the new work is the equipment at the Indus-trial School which is illustrated on this page of the Hershey Press. It is an imposing set of buildings that many peop le visit and admire. Fortu-nately it is located along the line of travel, so that it is seen daily by hun-dreds and pictures of it have been sent to all parts of.the country. The big barn in the illustration is 38 by 108 feet. It contains many iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Hiiiiniuiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiniiiiiiiiiiiini! new ideas in construction. . Within, the' great hay loft is clear. There is enough "unobstructed space under the handsome Swiss roof to drill a regi-ment and at the present time it con-tains 900 tons of hay with ample room for many hundreds of tons.more. The first floor of the barn has 30 cow stalls, 6 hospital stalls, 12 calf pens and x one large exercise pen. Here are improved mangers of concrete and metal with everything new and sanitary. There are no stanchions and there is a wholly new equipment by which each cow gets her own food, an arrangement invented by Builder Putts and for which he has applied for a patent. In the rear of the barn is a building 26 by 2<5 for 2 or 6 horses and for wagons and feed, the division being easily made as required. There is splendid space in the upper part of the barn and the equipment includes great grabbing forks and other facili-ties. The big roof is stormproof. Next to the barn is the small build-ing which is the milk house where milk will be handled and where the food for the calves will be mixed. The farm house is a lovely and delightful Swiss dwelling of 7 rooms with, bath, laundry, hot water heat and . all the conveniences. It is a gem of a home. This equipment is one of over twen-ty that have been erected by Builder Putt. None is finer or more attrac-tive than the new calf barn just com-pleted which will be described in full when, it is put in operation. It is one of the finest in the country. The new barn on the Fitz farm will be completed this week. Work will be-gin soon on the new barn for the Sumberger farm in East Hanover. Others will follow. It is going to be Builder Putt's busiest year and every new barn is an advance on what was done before and an addition to practical, use and at-tractive farm architecture. The num-ber of visitors to these new barns and farm buildings increases every week. iiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i Funeral of Mrs. Leithiser It Was Marked by Touching Tributes and Beautiful Flowers The funeral of Mrs. James B. Leit-hiser took place from the home in Hershey Saturday morning at a quar-ter past nine o'clock. Numerous re-latives were present and there was a notable attendance of friends who came to show their regard for Mrs. Leithiser and their deep sympath y with Mr. Leithiser ana Miss Mar-garet Leithiser. In every way the tributes were touching. As a mark of respect the cars of the Transit Company stopped five minutes and the Hershey Store and its allied in-terests were closed from nine to eleven o'clock. Many others stopped work to show their appreciation of tho loss to the community, and every-where there was sincere sorrow. Never in this part of the State were there so many beautiful flowers, Arranged by Messrs Krauso and Hav-erstick thoy formed groat mounds around tho casket and thoy included every kind of tribute from clusters of wonderful rosos to a groat blanket of white roses and orchids which cov-ered tho whole top of the casket, Those came from friends of Mrs, Leithiser, from the business associ-ates of Mr. Leithiser and from socie-ties and organizations in which Mm LoiUiisor had boon interested. The services wore conducted by Rev, Frederick C. Krapf and Rev. N. L, Linobaugh , both of whom paid elo-quent tributes to tlie character) kind-ness and popularity of Mrs, Leithiser and to tho useful part who nad played in the upbuilding of tho social and religious ljfo of Ilorshoy , The pallbearers wore two cousins, M, S. Ilorshoy and Ezra F. Ilorslioy of this place , and four brothers-in-law , W. B. Lolthlsor of Ilorshoy and J. U, SchaofFo r, David ICrmontrout and Oliver Sproaehor of Reading, The funeral party wont to Reading on the 10,1)2 train and wore accom-panied by Rov. N, L, Linolmugh and a number of Ilershoy friends , Includ-ing Mr. and Mrs, John E. Snyder , Mr. and Mrs. W. F. R. Murrie , Mr , and Mrs, Harry N. llorr , Mrs. Ezra F. Ilorshoy and otliom, Tho Interment was in tho Charles Evans Cemetery mid tho services at the grave were conducted by Rov, Mr. Linobaugh. Lyceum Course Closes Cecilian Concert Company Pleased a Large and Applauding Audience Congratulations are due to the Hershey Men's Club for the best course of winter entertainments Her-shey has known. There was not a weak number. All the lectures were strong and fine and the two concerts and the several illustrated talks were high-priced features of the lyceum that fully maintained their reputa-tion. The concluding attraction was the Cecilian Concert Company in a varied program of music and recita-tions on last Thursday evening. There wore over twenty numbers on the list and everyone pleased. The class of selections was high and tho interpre-tation showed ref inement and talent, Altogether it was a delightful even-ing. Great credit was duo to all the members, Miss Wheat, first soprano; Miss Burns , second soprano; Miss Gray, first alto, and Miss Bloomquist, Hecond alto, Miss Wheat was es-pecially effective. In the second part of the program the members appear-ed in the costumes of 1865. It \va.H very quaint and enjoyable. Peak Sisters Were Real Stars On Monday night in tho Ilorshoy Central Theater the Peak sisters who had boon announcing their coming and their wonderful talents arrived and made good. They wore chaperoned by Miss Mary Unroll and from start to finish thoy were under her watch-ful direction. She was a fine man-ager and she was ably assisted by Miss Blanche Caasol at tho piano. Thorn woro woven of tho sisters anil their costumes embraced every stylo from the early ISngllsh to the late Dutch. lOaeh dross was a creation and several of them looked like riots. Personally thoy woro so 'pretty and charming that thoy would have won oven If thoy had not said a word, but thoy acted and sang and recited and applause greeted every number. Miss .lustlim DissliiKor very cleverly told of the porformorn and their hazard-ous journey from tho wilds to the elvlll'/.atlon of Hershey.' Some of them came from points as far away as IIummolHtown and Campbells town, When all did ho well It would not be fair to discriminate and ho praise must bo showered not only upon MIhh DlHslngor but upon oach and every ono of her party, MIhh Joan Mcllolland , Miss Irene Gorber, Miss Pearl Hohnuy, Miss Anna Sut-cllffo, Miss Lillian Grosh , Miss Grove. Remarkable Growth in the Number of Depositors; From 1476 a Year Ago to 2135, an Increase of. 659. Assets Increased $261,775. Popularity of the Bank Never was the wisdom of doing a fine thing in the right way better il-lustrated than in the success of the Hershey Trust Company. A year ago it was one of the most successful institutions in the country. It moved into modern quarters where it has both a delightful home and every pos- Trust Company's Big Gains During Past Twelve Months At the regular mooting of the male chorus Monday night Ik was voted to call tho organization "Tho Ilorshoy Malo Ohorus." This chorus Is back-ed by tho Men's Club and is one of the organizations of that club, No nioro members will bo admitted until after the coming concert , Thin concert will bo a joint affair with the Y. W. <!. A. Gloo Club and will bo hold on March Kith , Male Chorus Organized Tho wedding of Miss Eva Foil/, daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Frank C, Koltz of Palmyra and 1) . Eugono fihonk of Steelton , son of Mr, and Mrs, Abraham, Sbenk of Palmyra , took place last Thursday at die par-sonage of the Reformed Church In Palmyra , The Rov. John Frantz per-formed tho ceremony. The couple woro unattended , Immediately after the ceremony thoy left on wedding trip to Now York and other points in tho East. Thoy will reside in Stool-ton whore tho' groom Is employed. Both are highly' ostoomod In this com-munity and have a largo circle of friends who wish thorn a happy and prosperous married life. Shenk-Foltz The prairi e dogH are out. A garter snake was kill ed this week, More birds are coming Spring Is In tho air. Spring is Coming
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Title | The Hershey Press 1915-02-18 |
Subject | Hershey (Pa.)--Newspapers |
Description | The Hershey Press (alternatively published as "Hershey's Weekly" or "Hershey's The Progressive Weekly") was the first local newspaper, published from 1909 until 1926, covering news and events throughout the Township of Derry, Hershey, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities. |
Date | 1915-02-18 |
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Description
Title | The Hershey Press 1915-02-18 |
Subject | Hershey (Pa.)--Newspapers |
Description | The Hershey Press (alternatively published as "Hershey's Weekly" or "Hershey's The Progressive Weekly") was the first local newspaper, published from 1909 until 1926, covering news and events throughout the Township of Derry, Hershey, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities. |
Date | 19150218 |
Location Covered | Hershey (Pa.) |
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Meeting Here Best In the History of
School Directors of Daup hin County
ATTENDANCE BROKE ALL RECORDS AND THE PROGRAMS
WERE GIVEN WITHOUT A BREAK. GOOD MUSIC AND
FINE ADDRESSES. PRESIDENT HOOVER PRESIDED.
WELCOME BY PRESIDENT MURRIE. OFFICERS.
Hershey last week had the honor of
entertaining the largest midwinter
meeting in the history of the School
Directors' Association of Dauphin
county. In attendance and in inter-est
it made the high record of the
organization. Members were present
from all parts of the county and
from many other sections. President
Hoover and Superintendent Sham-baugh
expressed themselves as de-lighted
with the success and all who
attended said they wanted to meet in
Hershey again. .
The first session was in the Her-shey
Central Theater Friday after-noon
at 1.30. On the stage were
President Hoover, Superintendent
Rapp of Beading, Secretary W.. H.
Horner and the following members of
the local committee: William F. R.
Murrie, chairman, F. B. Snavely, J.
M. Millard, Ezra F, Hershey, S. D.
Clark, A. W. Snavely secretary.
Prayer was offered by Rev. George
S. Rentz and there was music by the
pupils of the Hershey school under the
direction of Miss Wingert.
President Murrie . then came for-ward
and in a happy address welcom-ed
the visitors to Hershey. He assur-ed
them that the people of Hershey
were glad to have them and hoped
they would come again. He congrat-ulated
them oh the school progress
in Dauphin county and said they were
doing the best and most useful work
that citizens could do for their com-munities.
They were giving of their
time and effort to the better upbuild-ing
of the youth and were thus per-porming
the highest kind of public
service. He reminded them of the
great responsibility that rested upon
them and spoke of the constant need
of improving the educational facili-ties
for the . children. He believed
they realized these responsibilities
and he hoped great good would come
out of the meeting in Hershey. Mr.
Murrie was warmly applauded.
In his reply President Hoover paid
a tribute to the beauty and forward
spirit of Hershey and said the wel-come
of President Murrie was cordi-ally
appreciated. . He assured the au-dience
that the school directors of
Dauphin county understood the re-sponsibilities
that rested upon them,
and the large attendance in the mid-winter
showed their devotion and their
interest. There was more music very
effectively rendered and then Profes-sor
E. M. Rapp, superintendent of
schools of Berks county, delivered a
remarkably live and illuminating ad-dress
on "The Country School." It
was rich in experience and suggestion
and it was received with every mark
of favor.
Mr. Snavely 's Address
Of particular interest to the audi-ence
and the people of Hershey whs
the address Albert W. Snavely on
"Consolidation of Schools; Costs ; Re-sults."
• It happened that Mr. Snave-ly
was detained at the trust company
by important business and the paper
was read by Mr. Keboch. He pre-sented
tho general argument for con-solidation
and then said:
When wo atop to consider that
many a mar has more money invested
in his automobile than tho school
property in which his children are
educated; and pays more for the
maintonaco of tho machine por year
than his taxes, wo must ask ourselves
tho question : "What is a child
worth?" In order that this crime
shall not bo placed upon us, Dorry
Township has taken a stop in advance
by removing tho obstacles in her
way and placing the child whoro ho
justl y belongs.
Ho impressed tho need of careful
convincing of tho taxpayers an to
tho benefits of tho change. Ho added:
Co-operation inl all linos is tho
greatest nood to accomplish consolida-tion.
Tho groat nood of rural com-munities
today is an understanding
and appreciation , on tho part of the
citizens , of tho spirit of dependence
ono on another and tho value of vol-untary
^association for material an
woll as mental and spiritual advance-ment.
Consolidation in Den y
Then Mr. Suavely presented thin
statement of coiiHolidntlon in Dorry
Township:
In 11)11 Dorry Township had four-toon
(M) ono room buildings. The
members of Hoard who served Im-mediately
preceding tho present one,
doHorvo much credit for their work,
Thoy woi'o the plonoorn. Tho Grolnor
buildin g formerly located on this plot
occupied by this liulldlng was i\
center for literary and otlior ontor-tulnmodtH.
In 11)04 tho MoKlnloy
building was built with a bond Inhuo
of' !jilj) ,000, and Grolnor building wa«
irn/.o |