Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 August 1917 — NEW COUNTY SUPERINTENBENT [ARTICLE]

NEW COUNTY SUPERINTENBENT

Took Up the Duties of That Office Thursday Morning. Morgan L. Sterrett of Wheatfield, elected county superintendent of schools at the June meeting of the several township trustees, assumed the duties of that office Thursday morning. Mr. Sterrett succeeds Ernest Lamson, who has filled the position with ability and credit for more than ten years. During his incumbency of office Mr. Lamson has been untiring in his efforts to promote the welfare of the schools of Jasper county, and can today look with pride upon his achievements along this line. He has not announced what he expects to do in the future, but regardless of what he does or where he goes, the best wishes of a large circle of friends in this county will go with him. Mr. Sterrett takes up the reins of the office with the confidence and best wishes of his predecessor and the people of the county in general. With years of experience in school work and with the enthusiasm and vigor of youth he may be expected to put new life in the educational circles of the county. Mr. Sterrett has purchased the Swartzell property at the corner of College avenue and Elm street, and will move his family, which consists of his wife and one child, to this city early next month, or as ■soon as he can get possession of his property.