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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
2
In a brazen mix of editorial and opinion notes the paper attacks opponents of a tax program, lampoons officials, and rails at Townley influenced politics. It calls for farmer meetings to read bills, defends nonpartisan factions, and derides perceived graft while railing against state control fantasies and rising costs.
George D Strayer president of the National Education Association argues there is no equality of educational opportunity in the United States. He calls for national funding and a cabinet-level Ministry of Education to ensure all children, rural and urban, receive equal schooling and resources.
The closing week of the public schools features a graduation sermon by Rev W H Walker at the Congregational church and Tuesday exhibits at Ritchie and Lincoln schools with art, map work, and models. Wednesday diplomas for Eighth grade and a patriotic operetta follow, then High School commencement Thursday with diplomas presented by Rev Bohnhoff and musical performances.
A new registrar C A Lee hosted a chapel event with readings from The Confessions of a Lunkhead and pieces by Benjamin King. The humorous selections drew praise from the faculty and students, and Lee closed with If My Wife Taught School, addressing teachers’ welfare. The piece stressed self awareness among “lunkheads” and the value of humor.
Dean E. A. Cross left last Saturday night on No. 2 to go to Greeley Colorado where he is dean of the State Teachers' College. He was a guest of the faculty at its picnic at Chautauqua Park Saturday evening. He seemed to enjoy this part of his week’s visit very much.
Dr Harold W Foght of the U S Bureau of Education is elected to succeed Willis E Johnson as president of the Northern Normal and Industrial School at Aberdeen S Dak Johnson will lead the Agricultural College at Brookings Also Alexander Aas a senior graduate wins a 150 University scholarship Dr Charles E Chadsey named superintendent of Chicago public schools at 13000 a year the highest in U S education North Dakota now has 41 high schools of North Central Association listed status to date
Dr C E Allen read a closing poem at the Roll of Honor dedication praising Belgium Italy France England and America for their roles in winning the war. The piece credits two million Americans and all who served in the cause of freedom. Woodbury Pulsifer of the Washington Herald is cited as the source.
A playful note from President C. E. Allen outlines the annual picnic plans to follow the Francis Memorial Oratorical Contest. Students are urged to bring a cup and spoon and enjoy a classic, old fashioned outing with ice cream and coffee provided by the Normal school. Weather permitting, picnic day is set for next Tuesday.
Miss Mary McGuigan visited Kulm and met several graduates teaching there and in LaMoure Litchville and Kulm. F von Borgersrode reports Blizzard printing progressing satisfactorily. Switzer notes Yellowstone Park trip inquiries post summer session. Glenn Engle, class of 1918, returned from Camp Upton and seeks teaching work. Miss Georgena Baker plans to attend college. Oak Amidon visited. Harry Polk and Floyd Wolfe renew ties at the Normal. Edwin L. Carlson, ex 1912, discharged from Great Lakes and back to alma mater. Carlmd headed to Minneapolis for Blizzard business.
Annual meeting of the Bank of V. City stockholders to elect directors and conduct routine affairs. Meeting set for June 10, 1919 at 8 o clock. Walter Coop, cashier, notified.
About fifty Masons and wives journeyed to Cooperstown for a district Masonic gathering hosted by Northern Light Lodge with Eastern Star aid. The day featured BE degree work, talks by Walter L. Stockwell and L. G. Moultrie, a large banquet, social hour, and dancing at the opera house. The Cooperstown hosts received praise for hospitality and fine facilities, highlighting neighborly spirit and district camaraderie.
A U S Public Health Service physician Dr Ulrich spoke during chapel about government efforts to combat disease and social ills. She warned about illiteracy, venereal diseases, and secrecy around sex education, urging scientific instruction from infancy to build moral stamina and open discussion on education of the race.
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