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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
5
A high school student Miss Mabel Parker suffered a serious burn in an accident at school. Authorities and teachers hope the injury is not life threatening and that she may return to classes soon.
The De caturs Da weekly notes a high school affiliated with the Southern high schools and colleges. Editorial staff includes Hubert Hews managing editor Willie Pappenburg Jake Falter Miss Pansy Russell and others.
A local report credits New Decatur for its three pillars of success: strong teachers, engaged students, and supportive patrons, highlighting the school's standout community role.
An educational writer states the core value of schooling is that it teaches individuals to perform the right action at the right place, enabling self control and responsible behavior in daily life.
A suggestion to color the ravine walls and ceiling blue and gray or green to be gentle on the eyes and benefit students. The proposal emphasizes soft tones to reduce eye strain.
The article notes enrollment this year exceeds prior levels, with ninety seven seventh graders requiring two teachers and split into two sections. It asks what action to take as compulsory attendance law nears implementation due to the building's limited capacity.
A local discussion notes New Decatur has about two thousand school age children, with only about half enrolled. The author asks where the rest are, questions education's value, and suggests enrolling every child by law or stopping the enforcement.
Educators estimate each day a pupil spends in school adds eleven dollars to future earnings. If this belief were universal, more students would attend and those who go would achieve better work.
The article urges New Decatur High School to establish a manual training department to teach tool use and mechanics. It argues the town needs it, notes boys’ low graduation rate, and links practical training to keeping students in school. It also hints at women gaining ballot access improving competence with education.
The Tennessee Valley Teachers Association met in the High School auditorium after Thanksgiving. teachers from across the region attended. Miss Moore of Athens College spoke on Adult Inquiry, a centerpiece of the gathering. State Superintendent Feagin failed to arrive due to a late train while en route to speak on Local Taxation. The association elected our New Debature Superintendent of Schools as vice president for the coming year.
A fragmented note discusses rising student effort across the first two months, noting initial trouble adjusting but predicting a larger improvement in the third month. Parents are urged to encourage children to continue and stay with the program.
A plea for expanding the honor roll to recognize more students. It argues that the honor reflects earnest effort and promotes culture and mental development.
A column recalls humorous moments from a spelling and reading class. Students joke about English versus Henglish, mispronounced words, and a ninth grade spelling exam with a miswritten emigrant versus immigrant.
Miss Annie Crane 11, a Maryville College graduate, teaches English and German in Harriman Tennessee. Fellow student Leta Bess Harrison from the class of 1915 attends Maryville College.
Word from Miss Anna Lou Brock away at Buford College in Nashville notes continued studies and updates on her status.
Virginia Cook shines in Columbia Tennessee school work. Emma Beard, last year's eighth grade, writes from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania she misses chapel songs and home. Roy Murphree, class of 1915, attends the University of Alabama.
The High School made a Thanksgiving offering to the poor. Miss Webb returns to school after a week at home tending a sick mother, with Mrs. Harvey covering her classes during the absence. The report notes the continuation of lessons amid the family's illness.
A vintage recipe item outlines a bread making method using flour graham flour baking powder sweet milk sugar salt raisins chopped eggs and a slow bake. The instructions call for mixing dry ingredients adding raisins dredging and then adding beaten eggs and milk before baking in a greased loaf pan for about 45 minutes. A date may replace raisins in the mix.
The school schedules a basketball team built mainly from football players and a track team to form soon. Mr. Carter will coach basketball and is known for producing fast teams. Officials anticipate improved results and greater athletic interest this year.
Miss Josephine Bibb has been absent from school this week due to illness. Friday evening the faculty hosted a reception at the High School for Tennessee Valley Teachers Association attendees. Seniors and Juniors assisting included Katherine Campbell, Trixie Scheer, Ethel Rhinehart, Gladys Braun, Irma Daniel, Keith Doss, Dot Roberts, Edyth Worthington, Mabel Hartung, Wanda Harris, and Jamis Peck.
Westminster Presbyterian Church officers will conduct an all member canvass of the entire congregation on Sunday afternoon December 6 starting at 2 o clock. Members and contributing friends are urged to be at home to receive the officers.
Westminster Presbyterian Church at Cornet Eighth and Jackson Decatur Alabama invites the public to Sabbath School at 9 30 a m with graded classes. Public worship at 11 a m on Sunday with the sermon Christian Stewardship and 7 15 p m with special music and guest speaker Clifton Forga Va KR Rh A Y M A. Foster leads prayer meeting next Wednesday at 7 15 p m.
Washington DC International Secretary of the Railroad Y M C A Mr G R Roper will address the congregation at 11 a m at Central Methodist. The pastor urges all to attend. Evening sermon at 7 p m titled A Vivid and Awful Contest. Sunday School starts 9 50 a m with John Fr Lavin as Superintendent Epworth League 6 15 p m led by A G Patter on president.
The Morning service will be occupied by Rev. Dr. James A. Duncan, the local pastor, at which time the communion service will be held. In the evening E. A. Putnam of Oakdale, Tennessee, General Y M A secretary, will occupy the pulpit.
Rev. Jesse A. Cook will lead the 11 o'clock morning service and at 7 20 p m the International Y M C A Secretary Geo K Roper of Washington DC will preach. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
At the morning service E G Kar nes Y M C A secretary at Williamson West Virginia will speak on the Y M C A as a Gospel force. In the evening Rev W N Shot will preach as usual. Cordial invitation is extended to all.
Pastor Livingston T. Mays will address the Ford Peace Commission compared with Christ's Peace Mission at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. Mr. E. W. Karnes of Virginia is slated to speak at 7 30 p m in the evening services.
Judges name students meeting both average and conduct standards for the honor roll. Selections across seventh through eleventh grades include Daphne Graves, Virginia Mayer, Olen Harrison, Glenn Garrison, Erskine Chenault, Beulah Halbrooks, Kenneth Harris, Earl Hargitt, Hubert Ross, Katherine Campbell, Grady Barnes, and others with scores from 90 to 98.
The church offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m with a sermon on Gods plan of financing the Kingdom. An evening service at 7 p m features a sermon titled The Invitation of Mercy.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with preaching at 11 a m by Pastor Jesse A Cook. Evening service at 7 39 o'clock features G K Roper International Secretary Y M C A Washington D C as the preacher. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The First Presbyterian Church of Decatur will hold an 11 a m service with T G Karn of Williamson WV as International Y M C A representative. A seam al meaning to fill the vacancy from the death of T G Mor row will follow the service. An 7 30 p m evening service invites all to attend.
The Berean Sunday school opens Sunday afternoon at 3. The Berean club, organized two years ago by Mrs. D. D. McGehee, has a membership limited to twenty five. Mrs. Z. Trimble is now superintendent.
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