Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 141, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 October 1920 — Page 19

FOLITICS BOBS UP IN TEACHERS’ STATE MEETING (Continued From Page One.) to be continued was expected to be discussed. < There Is objection on the part of some teachers to the requirement that they come to Indianapolis each year, and it was thought likely that congressional district conventions would be snbstituted. The principal address at the general meeting last night was made by Bishop Charles E. Woodcock. He reviewed the progress made in the world as a result of teaching and declared that teaching is a sacred calling. COMMITTERS ANNOUNCED. At tho Tomlinson Hall meeting the following committees were named: Resolutions, Miss Elizabeth Murphy, Et. Wayne; O. H. Grlest., Winchester, and Georgia Alexander, Indianapolis. Legislation. L. N. Hines, Indianapolis; K. J. Llewellyn, Newcastle; Dr. Jonathan Rigdon, Danville; Miss Lena J. Board, Now Albany, and Miss Josephine Cox, Indianapolis. Nominating committee of members of the reading circle, H. L, Smith, Indiana University ; M. F. Orear, Fowler; Miss Ey O. Horn, Danville; Mrs. Jesse J. Strong, Madison, and Mias Lena J. Board, New Albany. Auditing of books of treasurer of the Indiana State Teachers’ Association, Ora •Hopper, Salem; C. E. Spaulding, Columbia City, and Miss Martha WhlUcre, Richmond. Auditing of books of treasurer of the reading circle, John H. Jolllef. Rockville; Richard Park, Sullivan, and Miss Maude Craig, Jeffersonville. Organisation among members of the teaching profession was urged for the good of the profession by Dr. David finedden of the Teachers’ College of Columbia University in a talk at Caleb Mills Hall. Augustus O. Thomas, superintendent of public instruction in Maine, spoke st the Meridian Street M. E. Church. GRADE AND JUNIOR METHODS DISCUSSED More than 3,000 grade and junior high school teachers met at Tomlinson Hall Thursday afternoon to hear leading representatives discuss the best methods iu this department. , J. M. Scudder of Huntington, delivered an address on "Growth and Development of the Grammar and Junior Grades.” F. M. Price of Ft. Wayae took up the subject of general science as applied to grammar grades and junior high schools. He said a teacher of science should have a broad vision of nature and of the wonderful things In this world that tell the story of the Creator. Mrs. Bertha M. Anderson. Marion, talked on English, saying correct English is just as important in the business and professional world ae accuracy in mathematics and other lines. She said if waste paper baskets in ail offices could talk they would tell of the hundreds of failures of applicants who were turned down on account of poorly written applications. In the closing of her address Mrs. Anderson suggested the slogan, “Better English for America." Frank McGeath of Elkhart discussed physical training, dwelling on the importance of bodily development and suggesting proper kinds of g&meß and exercises. At the night session Mrs. E. E. Alcott of North Vernon, the incoming president of the division, delivered her inaugural address. Howard Barnum, Omar Wilson and the Tiger Quartette, all of De Pauw University, rendered musical numbers. An address was given hy'R’.shop Charles E. Woodcock on "Learning How to Live.’’

STORAGE BATTERIES SCHOOL TOPIC “General Characteristics of Lead Storage Batteries’’ was the subject of an address by Misa Helen Gllette of the Prest-O-Llte Company at the sectional meeting of the physics and chemistry section Thursday, at the auditorium of Manual Training High School. Other addresses were given by Dr. J. B. Dutcher, Indiana University; Charles M. Sharp. Indianapolis; CharlesJ. Pieper, Chicago University High School, and W. , W. Wright, Indianapolis. The following officers were elected: C. M. Sharp, Indianapolis, president; Ildgar Smith, Ft. Wayne, vice president; Miss Muriel Webb, secretary. ADVOCATE CRUSADE FOR BETTER HEALTH The bringing about of health and saniiiry conditions in the schools Is the object of a proposed crusade of the Par-ent-Teacher Associations, program of which was formulated and presented to the convention of the association by Mrs. Hence Orme, president and Dr. Kdna Hatfield Edmondson, secretary, in their session at the V. W. C. A. building The enactment of health laws in the General Assembly, the cooperation with tuberculosis societies and follow-up work In health supervision are Included In the program, which will be discussed before Its adoption. Speakers heard Thursday afternoon were Mrs. Richard J. Liebsr, Mrs. Lewis Fetherston, Chicago; E. A. Albertson and Donald DuShane, Columbus. In the night meeting Dr. Valeria Parker, Hartford, Conn., declared parents were too lax with their children and that the educational side of social hygiene should begin before the child reaches the school age. A short musical program preceded the night meeting. A banquet at the First Presbyterian Church closed the session. ‘SHARP HEADS BIOLOGY SECTION Charles M. Sharp, Mannal Training High School, Indianapolis, was elected president cf the biology section. Miss E. L. Hildebrand of Richmond was elected secretary. Addressee were given by Henry l.ane Bruner, Butler College, and Pr. Luis J. Retiger, Indiana State Normal.

CHICAGO MAN GIVES ADDRESS “The Application of Phonetic* to Modern Teaching," was the subject of an -address by A, Coleman, Chicago University, at the modern language section at the daypool hotel. Mrs. Ruth H. Allee, Manual Training High School, .was elected president of the section; Professor M'-Cllntock. Indiana University, vice president; A. W. O’Brien, Anderson, secretary. An address also was given by E. C. Hills, Indiana University, on “The New Educational Movement in France.” PARTISAN SPEECH AROUSES WRATH An attack on the League of Nation* by Sdg&r M. Atkin, a speaker under tb# auspice* of the Republican national eom- . rulttee, before the history section of the 'state teachers' convention at the Hotel Ssrertn aroused the wrath of the teachers present, with the result that a free-for-all verbal fight was indulged in. Prior to Atklu'a address. Amos F. Mending Tissue I^varas tvo sewing r awning. Repairs clothing, silk, saUn. cotton goods, ribbons, fabrics •t all kinds, kid gloves, mackintoshes ambrallea. parasols, stockings, etc. Packftfd postpaid, ML QfgU. two PMkMM, at; Mots. Addrwwi F ( BLIB3INO CO,, > r e_..„e*V r*W

Hershay of Indiana University, gave an addraak on "Some Reasons for tipholding the League of Nations," which found no objection with hla audience, and which received liberal applause. As soon as Mr. Atkin began to get warmed up with the usual line of Republican assertions his audience began to ask him questions. The tumult increased until the chair, after rapping in vain for order, ruled that the meeting was adjourned. War continued long after adjournment, with Mr. Atkin still asserting and Mr. Hershey asking questions. Other speakers at the session were: Henry Noble Sherwood, Franklin University, on “Phases of the Shantung Question;" Paul L. Haworth, West Newton, on “Some Undercurrents of American Life.” FAVOR REPEAL OF ANTI-GERMAN LAW A resolution to repeal the -law prohibiting the teaching of German In the high schools of Indiana was adopted at the meeting of the modern language sections at the Claypool Hotel with only a few negative votes. Elijah Hills of Indiana University, who made the motion, said since the war was over he saw no reason why German should not be resumed. He said only two other States had such a law and that the language Is being taught in the European schools at present G. D. Morris seconded the motion. The meeting was presided over by Harry Bretz of Butler College, president of the modern language sec Hon. The resolution which the section proposes to present before tbe general assembly of the convention reads as follows : “Resolved, that It Is the sense of this meeting that the law forbidding the teaching of German in the high schools of the State be repealed.” COMMITTEE TO DIRECT BIBLE STUDY The following executive commltts was selected at tbe meeting of the Bible study section at the Y. M. C. A. yesterday afternoon: J. W. Holton, Shelbyvllle; J. S. McCowan, South Bend; Miss Rose Rudln, Evansville; T. F. Eitzglbbon, Mancie, and A. T. Henry, Jeffersonville. The executive committee will select officers for the section. In his talk on “The Indiana Bible Study Plan’’ E. L. Rickert, ConnersvtUe, said that 133 high schools in the Stale had been authorized to have Bible study classes and give credits for work done in them. A talk on “The Hebrew Teacher” was given by Dr. W. P. Dealing, president Oakland City College. CHILDREN'S SONGS HEARD AT TEMPLE A group of children’s song;* by the students of the Teachers College, presented under the direction of Miss Martha Crlley, was the big feature of the meeting of the kindergarten section held at the Murat Temple Thursday. The following officers were elected:

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Miss Ida Conner, Anderson, president; Miss Eleanor Payne, Richmond, vice president; Miss Helen Voges, Terre Hants, secretary; Miss Ethel Whitney, Evansville, chairman of the executive committee. Miss Ella Dobbs, president of the national primary council, gave an address. ASKS COMPETENCY IN SCHOOLROOM That teachers in tbe schools should be well trained for their work was emphasized by D. B. Waldb, Western Michigan State Normal School, Kalamazoo, In bis talk on "Duties and Responsibilities of the State in the Training of Iti Teachers," at Thursday afternoon's session of the Indiana Association of Psychology and Education, in the auditorium of the Masonic Temple.He said one of the problems throughout tbe country is to have the boys and girls trained by teachers who are thoroughly competent end well trained. Other speakers at this session were G. L. Swlggett of the United States Bureau of Education, who spoke of the value of training for business and education for commerce; Prof. J. L. Clifton, Ohio State University, who spoke on "Essentials In a State-Wide Progmm of Teacher Training,” and Prof. F. 8. Bogardus. Indiana State Normal School, who spoke on “Elements In a Self-Survey of Teacher Training Institutions.” COUNTY LIBRARY DISCUSSED "The Help a Connty Library Can Give a School” was the subject of an addrssa by Miss Charlotte Schultz, Lucerne, before the library section at Odeon hall Thrusday afternoon. “The Kansas City Idea” was the subject of a talk by Miss Kate Dlnsmore, librarian of tbe Manual Training High School. The officers elected sre Miss Dlnsmore, president; Miss Gertrude Well, Evansville, secretary. OFFICERS CHOSEN BY ART DIVISION Miss Alice Hall was elected president of the allied arts section st a session at the auditorium of the Central Public Library. . Other officers elected were: Chelsea Stewart, Indianapolis, vice* president; Elizabeth Searles, Wabash, secretary. "Educational Values in Msnual Arts Work” was the subject of an address by J. B. Bentley. Richmond. addresses were given hy Miss Ethel F. McCullough, Evansville, and Harry E. Wood, Indianapolis. ■ ..a KOKOMO MAN GIVEN HONOR H. H. Armstrong, Kokomo, was elected president of tho ward and village principals' section. ; Other officers elected were Ada E. Fraley, Crawfordsvllle, vice president; D. W. Jacot, ConnersvlUe, secretary; Lydia Bell, Lebanon, treasurer. I The fourteen points of faulty public 'school instruction in Indiana were dla- | cussed by L. N. Hines, state superlntendient of public Instruction, in an address '“On Public Instruction.”

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1920.

KEEP WATCH ON HUNGER STRIKER Cork Mayor at Point of Death on 71st Day. LONDON, Oct. 22.—Terence MaeSwlney, the Sinn Fein lord mayor of Cork, still was alive this morning hut waa eald to be at the point of death. This was the seventy-first day of MaeSwiney’s hunger strike. Relatives were maintaining a constant vigil at the Brixton jail. At 11 >lO o'clock it was announced that MacSwlney had occasional fita of raving during the morning and that he waa unconscious part of the time. LONDON, Oct. 22.—Explosions and heavy firing broke out in Dublin this morning, said a dispatch from that city lo the Evening News. It was reported that an armory bad been raided and a quantity of arms end munition! were seized. New York Man Puts in Claim for Harding Reward BERESFORD. 8. D., 6ct. 22.—One claimant of the reward offered by Senator Warren G. Harding to any one pointing out inconsistencies In bis attitude on the League of Nations appeared here today in the person of George R. Lunn, mayor of Schenectady, N. Y, In a telegram to Senator Harding, Lunn, after citing alleged proofs of inconsistencies, asked as a reward that the Republican candidate state in the presr "whether Elihu Root or Senator Hiram Johnson correctly gives your position.” Lunn's telegrams pointed out Harding's speech of acceptance declared: " 'l’nresersedly of the American aspirations and the Republican committal for an association of nations cooperating In snblime accord to attain and preserve peace through Justice rather than force.’ ” In contrast Lunn cited Harding’s speech of Aug. 28: ” ‘lt is not uncommon for advocate* of tho league of Versailles to contract unfavorably The Hague tribunal upon the grounds that the tribunal lacks tooth. Very well, then, let n put teeth Into It, aad If.the league has been so Intertwined and Interwoven Inte the peace of Europe that Its good mnst he preserved In order to stabilise the peace es that oentlnent, then It may bo amended or ranted.’ Sept 26 Harding said, the telegram declared J “ ’IVe are all agreed that amendment or revision or reconstruction te possible and ratify hotter than reservations.’ " The Det Moines speech wee: "I < not want to clarify these obligations. I want to turn my back on them. It la not Interpretation, but rejection that I am seeking.’ **

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