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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 24, 1913)
The Henry County Weekly vol. xxxvm. SCHOOL NEWS TROUGHOUT THE COUNTY OF HENRY. Department Devoted to the Interest of All The Schools in The County With News From Them Each Week. O. 0. TOLLESON, MISS FRANCIS WEBB, Superintendent. , Industrial Supervisor, At the close ot the Teachers’ Institute Jasi Saturday and a most excellent institute it was th(fteatn ers organized themselves into The Henry County Teachers Associa tion. The following officers were elected for the year: E. L. Locust Grove, President; Mrs. R. H. Hankinson, McDonough, Vice President; Miss Nettie Gray, FUd pen, Secty-Treasurer. The Execu tive Committee is as follows: E. L. Cates, Chairman; W. E. Long, Riverdale, McDonou -h Ko. 4;T. T. Benton, Stockbridge; Miss Trella Castellaw, Daniel, Locust Grove No. 3; Mrs. M. E. Knight, Fairview, Luella; and Miss Zora Carlton, Union Grove, McDonough. The next meeting will be held at McDonough High School Building on Nov. 8. beginning at 10 o’clock. It was suggested that the teach ers bring their exhibits for the County Fair at this lime which opens three days later. A part of the afternoon will be consumed in placing these exhibits. And just here it might be proper to say that all schools having ex hibits at the fair will be given holi day on Wednesday,-Noy. 12. A $140.00 Museum in 39 sections, having specimens of various prod ucts and industries, such as iron, coal, gold, sponges, cotton, silk, etc. has been purchased for use in the schools. This will be educa tive not only to pupils but teachers and patrons as well. One of the institute visitors, a teacher and lecturer of 15 years experience, said this was the finest ; body of teachers for possibilities he had ever seen before. Wake up, Henry County folks, and see who’s come! McDonough High School, since the opening on September Ist., has advanced steadily forward, and is making got*} headway along. the different avenues of pursuit, j All the boys and giK; from the; smallest to the largest \ive been j busy with their youthful ttsks ply-, ing the hand with a diWence j known only to those who ure! young and happy in the doing ,fj whatever they may be be biideni to do. The cooking classes of this our leading school, are making good their time spent in this department. The one thing of first interest now in this line is the planning and] preparation for a six o’clock dinner j halloween evening, Friday, Oct. 31. This dinner is to be prepared and served by the girls of the cooking classes, with the guidance and in structions of the teachers in charge. Also the table linen and the serv ing aprons and caps to be worn by the girls who serve will be pro ducts of the deft fingers and need les of the school girls. The sewing of the girls of every grade reflect much credit, not only to tiie children who do the* cook, Uu to the teachers who direct ana instruct them as well. Nor should we forget that some of the sewing has been done by the little boys of some of the lower grades. Altogether, the sewing display at this time from McDonough school i s something i n which every mother should feel much pride. Some of the boys have made a number of artictes’which are quite pretty, heir work having been done of wood and with saw and hammer. Work tables, flower stands and tables, window boxes, swinging baskets, etc., constitute this collection of articles in wood work. To the credit of both teachers and pupils the yard is very much improved. The tennis court has been completed and now may be heard ringing through the autumn air the merry laughter and chatter of the tennis players, in brightness vying only with the sunshine of these radiant October days. Bright, happy hearts and faces will ever be the reward of those whose hands are willing and busy. HAMPTON SCHOOL. Some ten days ago Hampton school was visited. The location of this school is one of the most beautiful to be found anywhere. The mayor and council Oj this vil lage have already taken some measures toward making the en trance ways to the school building more attractive, also some grading and terracing for the school yard has been planned. A hedge of California privet is to be planted serving to outline the entire school yard. Walks leading to the build ing are to be built and these out lined with violets or other flowers. Owing to the repair work now being done on the building the condition of the school building is far from being just as we would have it. Later we hope to see this building and location a thing of beauty. It is possible if we are willing to pay the price. The high school girls of this school were organized into a sew ing and cooking club. The girls take much delight in this and they vill no doubt get much pleasure fi\m meeting together, as well as thehenefits to be derived. Ththigh school boys were ask ed to a plan for a coal house and workshop all under one roof. The kind tf material and cost of Wilding wai\a part of this work. This class of work is the finest knd for boys. Their next work wll be the buildXig of this house. 'he boys and gkls of the lower grates were assigned work in sening and wood work in which | the to take much pleasure. W}l\ppe Hampton school willover coieyerysoon every disadvantaze oftha crowded condition of her buding during the beginning of McDonough, Georgia, Friday October 24, 1913. MR. JACK J. TERRY DIES VERY SUDDENLY. Former Henry County Man Found Dead At His Home Tuesday Morning In Atlanta. Mr. Jackson J. Terry died at his home in Atlanta early Tuesday morning. His wife called hie about daylight and he did not reply. The shook him and he did not stir. He had died during the night or early morning hours. Mr. Terry was 63 years of age. He was a former citizen of Henry county and moved to Atlanta a number of years ago. He had many friends in ill s county who will regret to learn of his death. Tiie reap tins were brought to McDonough Wednesday morning and were interred at Bethany at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning. Mr. Terry survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. E. 0. King, of this county, and Miss Mano Terry, of*Atlanta:‘ahd*t‘nree sons; Messrs. C. H. Terry, L. D. Terry, and Irby Terry. He was also a brother of Mr. M. Terry, of Stockbridge. the school year. There are many things yet to be done for this school but we shall have to await our time. “One step and then another, and the longest way is ended.” LOCUST GROVE SCHOOL. Locust Grove is still on the alert. One of the best things that any school can do is to look to the amusements of the boys and girls. During the past few weeks the teachers and pupils of this school have buili a nice tennis court on the school grounds. Games on the new grounds have already been very much enjoyed. Perhaps the next best thing that may be done for any school is to see, that they are made attractive. The flower garden at Locust Grove is one of the prettiest we have seen. Nor did it just happen so, but be came so as a result of the efforts of the willing workers of this school. Some ot the teachers and the boys and girls. We may have whatever we will to have, teach ers, and boys and girls. STOCKBIDGE SCHOOL. We like so much the spirit of the teachers at Stockbridge. The boys and girls, too, are to be prais ed for the way in which they enter into things. For Stockbridge we also want to report a tennis court. If we do not provide dleasures for boys and girls we should not ex pect them to work willingly, for this would not be right. The girls of this school ore tak ing up their sewing in a most pleasing way. Some good results have already come from their efforts. We are expecting many very nice things from the girls along this line of work. The cooking which the girls of this school will do at present will be done at their homes after get ting recipes and directions from the teachers at school. When the cooking has been done at home we expect the girls to bring the results to school and compare them, letting the teacher be the judges of their work. Other home work will be carried on through the school in this same way. We expect Stockbridge to do well in all her undertakings. HENRY COUNTY FAIR WILL BE GREAT. Judge Harris As President and Fine Committee Working Night and Day On Plans— Races and Other Amusements Planned. The Henry County Fair is going to be a real county fair. Definite steps to]make it so have been taken by the McDonough Board of Trade. .Judge A. G. Har ris has been made President of the Fair, Mr. Frank Reagan, Secretary and Treasurer, and the following are ti.e Fair Committee: Messrs. R. L. Turner, E. M. Cope land, J. B. Dickson, J. E. Hoolen, D. T. Carmichael, and Dr. H. C. Hightower, and Mr. J. T. Weems, Vice-President of the Board of Trade, member ex-officio, - The various departments are in charge of the following: 1. Department of Agriculture; Messrs. E. M. Copeland and J. E. Hooten. 2. Departments of Horses, Mules, and Colts; Mr. D. T. Carmichael. 1. Department of Cattle and Hogs, Poultry, etc.; Dr. H. C. Hightower. 4. Department of Merchants and Manufactures: Mr. J. B. Dickson. 5. Department of Education; Professor O. 0 Tolleson. 6. Department of Clubs; (a) Bovs’ Corn Clubs, Mr. J. B. Brown. MR. JOE i. LOSES TENANT HOUSE BY FIRE Tenant House On Farm Was De stroyed Tuesday. Loss Partly. Covered By Insurance. A tenant house on Mr. Joe J. Smith’s farm, one mile east of Me- Donor. •h, was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. The fire was discovered at 11.30 o’clock and had made such prog ress that it could not be ex- 1 tinguiheJ before consuming the house. As there was nobody in the house when the fire started, the cause of its origin is not known. It is supposed that the fire rolled from the open fire in the fire place and set fire to the wood floor. Mr. Smith estimates his loss at $300.00, with about half of that amount of insurance. Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fields and family desire to thank their many friends and the entire community for the kindness and help given them in the recent burning of their home. The services rendered and sympathy expressed, will always be remembered most gratefully. Mr. and Mrs. Hankinson Hosts, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hankin c on entertained Thursday evening very delightfully in compliment to the teacners. It was in the nature of a house warming, as this was the first cal ling together of their friends, since moving to their handsome new home. (b) Girls’ Canning Clubs, Miss Katie Lou McVicker. 7. Woman’s Work Department; Mr. R. L. Turner. 8. Athletic Department; Mr. Frank Reagan. Committee on Rub's: Messrs. Frank Reagan, J. T. Weems, and O. 0. Tolleson. 'r \ / Committee on Aviation: Ju Ige A. G. If arris and Mr. D. T. Car michael. Committee on Horse and Mule Races: Dr. H. C. Hightower and" Mr. D. T. Carmichael. Many entries will be provided for. Amusements also will provid ed. There will be horse and bicy cle races and other things. The committee is working night and day making preparations. The complete program and list of prizes will be announced next week. More than $200.00 in cash and many prizes have already been subscribed and the list is not yet complete. Come to the Fair. Exhibit at the Fair. Df SSTMASTER SCOTT MAKES IMPROVEMENTS. New Cabinet of Lock Boxes is Being Placed in McDonough Post Oftice. Postmaster A. R. Scott is now engaged in making a number of improvements in the McDonough post office. A new modern cabinet of lock boxes has been secured by Dr. Scott. It has arrived and is now being installed. All these acts of Dr. Scott will enable him to furnish the patrons of this office better service and tne public will appreciate his ef forts to serve them. SUPERIOR COURT HAS SHORT SESSION. Court Convened Monday With Judge Daniel's Fine Charge. Ajourned Wednesday. Superior Court convened in reg ular fall session Monday morning. Judge Daniel made an impress ive and eloquent charge to the grand jury. The court then com pleted its organization and took up the civil business. This was completed and court adjourned Wednesday night until next week, when the criminal cas2s will be tried. Solicitor Geueral E. M Ow m and offical reporter, W. E. F.S ar cy, Sr., were at their post of iuty Mr. Timon Bowden has gone to Granite Hill, where he has the position of coach at the Agricul tural and Mechanical College. SI.OO A YEAR
