Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 August 1917 — SCHOOL OFFICIALS BANQUET [ARTICLE]

SCHOOL OFFICIALS BANQUET

County Superintendent and His Successor Were -Guests of Honor. County Superintendent Lamson, who retires from office August 16, and his successor, Morgan L. Sterrett, were guests of honor at a banquet in the Methodist church dining room “Slonday noon. All of the township trustees and many of the county officers were present and the abundance of choice eatables served by the ladies of the church were thoroughly enjoyed by all. Short talks were made by both Mr. Lamson and Mr. Sterrett. The former assured his audience of his best wishes for the schools of Jasper county and for the success of bis successor. Mr. Sterrett tasked for the co-operation and support of all in the work he will soon assume, and pledged his best to the public schools of Jasper county. Trustee Harvey W. Wood, Jr., of Marion township presided as toastmaster and called upon various others present for impromptu speeches. Among those who responded were Commissioner Charles Welch, Auditor Hammond, County Surveyor Nesbitt, Trustee G. H. Hammerton, Rev. E. W. Strecker and County Agent Learning.