Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1920 — COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES [ARTICLE]

COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES

(gy Co. Supt Sterrett) The churches o£ Jasper county responded exceptionally well to the call from State Supt. L. N. Hines to preach last Sunday on an educational topic that would awaken the people of the county to the educational needs to lift Indiana from 17th towards first place. The teachers are putting on splendid programs throughout the county —some in conjunction with box socials and others on an afternoon. Patrons of each community are taking part in these programs. The Rev. John Dean gave a very interesting talk at Pleasant Grove in south Barkley last Friday evening as a part of a box social program. Miss Evalyn Hauser, the teacher, reported all parents present except two mothers who were unable to be there. Marie Weglng Harrington gave a similar school affair at Alx and John E. Alter of Union township gave an excellent address. It was the same that Mr. Alter gave at the dedication exercises at north Marlon a week or so ago. These talks will assist in removing the conceit from many of us Hoosiers. It is almost unbelievable to know that Indiana ranks so low educationally. But if one could visit the schools In our southern counties the reason could be readily seen. Jasper county has advantages far above the average counties in Indiana. Very few singlecylinder schools are being built in Jasper county and when one Is buyt It is built strictly according to law. The economy and efficiency of the several-room school' Is being recognized all over the state. Rensselaer city, schools gave an excellent program at the high school auditorium last Friday evening in behalf of this cause. The large auditorium failed even in standing room for the Interested patrons of the school. The school' reached homes in Marlon, Hanging Grove, Milroy, Jordan, Newton, Union, Barkley and Gillam townships. Such a program on a smaller scale should be given in every school house in Jasper county before the month of November passes. Literature Is in the hands Of every teacher and the initiative of the teachers will be watched by parents, pupils, trustees and county superintendents.