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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1955
Page
5
Public meeting in Point Pleasant highlighted urgent need for better schools and more qualified teachers. Officials noted record vacancies and emergency certifications, with many teachers resigning to other states. Parents urged to ensure their children are in rooms with properly trained staff.
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The Chesapeake Phone Co remarks center on the role of education, stressing that schooling hinges on public involvement. Parry and Hoblitzell present teachers and students facts, while McAvoy highlights events and practical steps for managing higher learning institutions.
The article discusses how the state legislature plans to set property tax assessment timing and extend funding beyond local efforts. It notes Mason County as excluded from a shared aid group and argues counties must provide more local money to avoid federal support. A speaker advocates avoiding centralized aid to preserve democracy and cites better education outcomes when funds are locally sourced, warning against mediocrity in state schools.
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McCoy and McAvoy discuss two paths for handling a growing student body by 1970. One is selective admission, the other spending on facilities for each student. They warn many current students lack preparation due to backgrounds and extracurricular involvement.
After a discussion of the school situation, Hoblitzeil urged the Chamber of Commerce and the community’s businessmen to take the lead in raising standards in the schools and to support new efforts for better education.
West Virginia National Guard unit underwent its annual armory general inspection last night. Lt. Col. Lloyd Kuntz, inspector general, led the review on behalf of the command. Gen. Charles R. Fox and Col. C. V. Knipp were present in the briefing and oversee the assessment.
The October meeting of the American Association of University Women will be held Monday evening at the home of Mrs Lawrence M. Vi and St. A patriot theatre will be presented under the supervision of Mrs Ray. Prof enses for the evening include Clifford Dunn Helen Bletne Erma Barnett Mrs C W Sommer Mrs C A Burdette and Mrs William D Garrison. An all day meeting and pot luck dinner of the Anne Bailey club was held at the home of Mrs and principal non Jefferson Ave. New communioned officers Colonel Kuntz indicated satisfaction with the unit's showing and recommended personnel. Projects and plans for next month were discussed. The 3664th will move into new quarters at the recently finished armory on Route 62. Guests were Mrs. Kurg Burdette and Mrs Milton Lewis.
The Lottridge Lott E-Jolly Workers Club met at MM A B Vandall’s home to work on quilts. A potluck lunch fed 24 guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John A Snider of Clarksburg W Va as end guests of Lee Gaston and daughter Oma Jr. and Mrs John A Snider of sisburg. Mrs Glen Gaston and Mildred Jametson were among party hosts. The affair echoed lightning and cloud events mentioned, noting frequent strokes within clouds.
Four Saturday morning sessions at the Mason County Board of Education office led by Thor C. Haddox. Workshops on October 8, 15, 22, and 29 start at 10 a.m. focus on teaching vocal music to third and fifth graders. Teachers and patrons are urged to bring or provide third and fifth grade books. Aimed to increase adults and children who read vocal music with invitations for patrons to observe or participate.
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