Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 June 1920 — COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES [ARTICLE]

COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES

(By Co. Supt. Sterrett) The joint commencement for Hanging Grove and Milroy townships was held at the Milroy church last Saturday night. The roads were good and the evening cool; This contributed with the many other factors to make this a very effective commencement. Ex-county Supt. L. H. Hamilton gave an excellent address before a class of It graduates. Mr. Hamilton in a very clear, concise and earnest manner presented a message that met with unusual commendations from those who heard the address. The mastering idea that colored the speech was that the class of 1920 was facing the big reconstruction problems and to dispose of these big problems successfully it was essential to the graduates that they build up strong bodies and equip these bodies with strong minds. The Jensen orchestra, consisting of Alex Jensen and wife with their three sons, Leslie, Louis anu Russel, furnished excellent music for the occasion. Miss Marie Bailey gave a surprise number by way of the valedictory that was pleasing to the large audience. Trustees Poole and Wood presented the diplomas to the classes In a nice manner. Mr. Poole spoke briefly to the graduates urging them to receive a. larger diploma from high school in four years to come. The Interest mam. tested by the s.chool friends from both townships was very promising. The church was filled to its capacity and an audience of an equal size stood at the windows. This week marks three commencements. On Thursday Walker township will hold its commencement at Kniman. Prof. R. A. Talcott of Valparaiso university will deliver the commencement address. On Friday the Jordan township commencement will be held at Union. Prof. Thomas F. Moran of Purdue university will deliver the address. The Jensen orchestra will furnish music for both of these commencements. On Saturday the Barkley township commencement will be held at Barkley church. Prof. Moran will give the address at this place.