Sergeant York to Promote Education in Tennessee Hills
Sergeant Alvin C. York, famed World War I hero, says his duty now is to educate 41,000 Tennessee children in the Cumberland hills. He has founded the Alvin C. York Industrial Institute at Jamestown and will address Iowa State Teachers at East High School this evening.
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Hill country high school story from Twain farm
A Kentucky or Southern hills district recounts securing a full high school via highways and state aid. Jamestown lacked a high school until a campaign won $50,000 and land from Mark Twain's father homestead. The site hosts 85 students with agricultural focus while the town elementary educates 350. the speaker, with only a third grade education, highlights overcoming ignorance through opportunity.
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Tennessee Sergeant On Education Drive For Rural Students
The sergeant describes plans to expand facilities with two brick buildings and dormitories to house and educate up to 750 students in a 60 mile radius. He notes transport to school by bus for pupils walking long distances and aims to serve 400 in high school and 350 in elementary. He recalls only Fentress county children now and hopes to admit distant learners once dormitories are ready. He contrasts Tennessee favorably with Chicago after a wartime journey.
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