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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (May 11, 1923)
The Henry Comity Weekly Official of Henry County. B. S. ELLIOTT, Editor. Advertising Rates 25c n«>r inch, posi tion 5c additional —special contracts Entered at the postofficc at' McDon ougn, Ga., as second class mail matter >rei|rn Aitvcrtliing Representative AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION McDonough, Ga., May 11, 1023 SCHOOL COM On Inst Saturday the ccmmittie appointing to correct the 7!: grade papers rr;et at the school building and worked all day. cor recting tho papers sent in to me. This committee was composed of 16 of the upper grade and high school teachers, with Prof. Adams, of McDonough School, and Prof Windsor, of Hampton School, act ing as joint Chairman. Two members of tin's committee were assigned to each subject grade nothing more. So, it was arranged that no teacher graded but one subject and not any work from the school she represented. The grading, therefore, was absolutely unbiased and impartial, as no teacher knew whose paper be was grading. The report of this committee shows that about half a dozen children made a pass mark, out of all the number who stood the examination. This report abso lutely verifies my observations m the c'ass work for the past few years, that the pupils are not thorough in their work, and that they are regularly promoted at the beginning of each new year. Now parents and tenchers, this is wrong; this is deceiving the child ren, causing them to think they ■are prepared when they are not; this is whv they become disap pointed in themselves and disgust ed with school work, generally, .and quit almost as soon as they reach the Bth grade. On the av -erag“, there aie from one to three boys in the high school grades over the country, leaving out the town schools. Practically all of them are in the Bth grade and taking O; ly a part of the required ■studies in it. 1 understand that here in the McDonough School there are 25. pupils in the graduat ing class, and out of that number, only four or five are boys. What is the matter? We are failing in some way to interest and Jh<>td our boys. Are vve true to cur boys? Wili they look us in the face later in life and tell us, parents and teachers, that we did not do our duty by them and give them a chance? God forbid. Who is running our church and schools now, and who will run our church, schools and state of to-morrow? Those who have qualified, regard less of sex. Now, who is to blame for this condition of affairs in our schools? None, wholly, but several of us, in part. The children are to blame because they do not study enough. The parents are to blqme because they'do not require their children tosiudymnre, and then in many cases, they will not send them legulaiiy. Some of the children stop out for most any excuse in and out, anei many of them stop for good before the end of the 1 term and do not stand the exami j nation at a 1, y t tb y expect to be! P united at the ei .l < t ;no i.e.\t term. The parents will permit j such to be done. The teachers, ! in some cases, are incompetent 1 Salem Locals Glad to see sunshine alter so much rain. ! j Quite a large cr:fvd attended Sunday School Sunday. Mr. W. R. Cook and family spent Sunday with Mr. Smith Steel and family. Mr. W. J. Elliott and family had as their guest Sunday Mr. I. W. Crumbleyand family, Mr. Will Crumbley, Mrs. M O. Elliott and j Mrs. Lon Hinton. The singing at Mr. Frank Crum bleys Sunday night was enjoyed by all present. Messrs George Bowen, Tilmon Moseley and Sm :, h TPoton were Riding armi] So toy night. Wander what was up? A few Saiemites attended the commencement nt Stockbridge hist week. I Mr. Gus Brannan has cotton 1 already chopped. Mr. J. C. Chafin visited Salem last Sunday afternoon. Mr. J. P. Crumbley and Moseley called on their best girl Sunday. Mr. Newton Blankenship called on his best girl Sunday. Skinny Tut. and may teach for reasons other than the love of the work. But the biggest handicap for the teach er, is over work. Where a teach er has all the grades through the Bth, as several have, and then all the responsibility of discipline and deportment of the children, she has no time for personal work and but a few minutes for a recitation. I grant, however, that the teacher ought to give her whole time to her work and be at her dast, study ing and planning, five days in the week. But the biggest mistake we are,* making is trying to do 9 months work in 6 months time. On the face of it, this is an impossibility, and so recognize by the State Au thorities. We should go through he book, or work assigned by the State Board, then go over it all in review until the children know it. lo solve this complaint, we must have fewer grades to n teacher, better teachers, and a longer term. To get belter teachers, we must pav them a better salary. Now, this is the condition of things generally, in a school way. What applies to the 7th grade will apply to all from the 3rd up. With the co- operation of all con cered, I believe we can in just a year or two largely correct this condition, and thereby, give our children a foundation on which they may be able to stand through school and out in life. The teach ers and the County Board of Ed. and every patron with whom I talked, are convinced that to re quire each pupils iu the 7th grade, and possible the sth and Bth too, next year, will be the best solu tion to better the present condi tions. So, 1 feel encouraged to be firm iu this matter. We are not living any more for ourselves, but for our children, then lets be true to them by requiring them to do their duty. Ail who stood the examination may call in and get the grade and papers turned in from the differ ent schools. I shall have Cerliii cates signed in a few days for those who passed. Respectfully, T. J. Horton. For sale or rent—A house with electric lights and good SiZ lot on Covington st. McDonough. Mrs. Lizzie McGarrity. ?»res Mila.-in Jtx jo Uij iis ’ ai)d Fevei • li n Ufciit,uc ° r HENRY COUNTY WEEKLY, McDONOUGH GEORGIA. MTSON OF MU. Hi MRS. FELIX GLASS PASSES AWAY ON Wednesday April 18, 1923, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Glass passed away at their home near Forsyth. It was taken sick on Sunday April 16 with asthma which run into bronichal Pneu monia. The many friends of its family will sympathize with them in their sorrow and sadness. The remains were laid to rest in Eber nezer church yard near Forsvth Rev. Elrod conducting the funeral services. His Loving Aunt, Mrs. C. H. Glass. Mt. Vernon Doesn’t the sun shine look good? We all are glad lo see the sun shining. Miss Minnie Puckett and Mr. Frank Wilkerson went to his fathers home near McDonough last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Eunice Helms, Miss Lena Helms, Miss Virginia Heifner, call ed cn Miss Minnie Puckett one evening last week. Several around here attended the all dav singing at Mt. Zion Sunday. Mr, Allen Turpin and J. B. Tur pin, of Atlanta, were down inhere Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Allen Turpin called on Miss Eunice Helms Saturday night. Mr. Wiilie Turner and Adelle Turner, of Atlanta, spent the week-end at home. Mrs. T. B. Swann and Zead Swann has gone to Atlanta on business. All the young people around here attended the singing at Miss Carrie Mae Turpin, Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Helms spent last Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moseley, of McDono ugh. Mrs. Howard Swann spent a. few days with her mother, Mrs. Cook, of near McDonough. We were sorry to hear the death of Mr. D. A. George. Mr. Frank Wilkerson called on Miss Mattie Lewis Sunday night. Mr. Charlie Perry and Miss Eila Bell Shaw, were out riding Sunday afternoon. Look out boys We had a fine B. Y. P. U. last Saturday night. Glad to see so many visitors out with us. Everv- i body has a special invitation come and bring vour friends. Miss Eunice Helms and Miss Lena Helms and their friends were out riding Sunday p. m. Mr, Lewis Standfield called on Miss Virginia Heifner Sunday night. Mr. Bartlett Turpin called on Miss Lena Helms, Sunday. Blue Eyes. WHAT ABOUT “MOTHERS’ DAY?” Well, this much at least, there will be special services next Sun day at the McDonough Baptist church in honor of our mothers. The S S will open at 9-30 a. m. an interesting program ( will be carried out. At 2 o’clock hour the pastor will speak on “A Mo ther’s Reward,” with songs suit able to the subject. Every bodv most cordially invited to these services and requested to-wear a while or red flower according to personal conditions. The memory f over- is -hi white carnation, a ■ -i li em >i m of the purity of motherhood. But if these are not availa ne simple white flower wouhl be apprs.pri fe. Let us all, next Sunday, botu iu the S. S. and church services, piy due tribute to In r “whose grace and patiei ce i.u'OLg i in-time o > e oal she’s a friend, Me noolest ami me best.” W. W. Arnold Pastor, ”TC>*Te>r j Don’t forget the mST friend you ever had — cMiothers Day Sx^ittvit/i^lou>er£ GUY’S DRUG STORE AGENTS FOR HELP YOURSELF GET WELL FAST IF you have been ill, and it seems as if you never would get your strength back, you need the won derful strengthening and rebuilding qualities of Gude’s Pepto-Mangan. It has helped thousands of invalids and convalescents to get back their strength, put on firm flesh, eat well, sleep well, feel well and BE well! Your druggist has Gude’s Pepto- Mangan—liquid or tablets, as you pre fer. Gude’s Pepto-jMangan Tonic and Blood Enricher A i this emotion ** - " ar) ■ !M NOTICES. FOR LEAVE TO SELL Georgia, Henry County. To Whom It May Concern: D. T. t'armichael Administrator of the estate of Handy Tomlinson deceased, hav ing in due form made application for leave co sell the lands belonging to said , sstate, consisting of one vacant lot in 7th | District of s lid county and stat >. application will be heard at the I r* gular term of the court of Ordinary for .-aid county to be held on the First Mon day in June ninteen hundred and twenty three. This 7th day of May nineteen hundred und twenty-three A. G. HARRIS, Ordinary. FOR LEAVE TO SELL Georgia, Henry County. To Whom It May Concern: D. T. armichael Administrator of the estate of Harriet Tomlinson deceased, having in due form made application for leave to sell the lands belonging to said estate, consisting of one house and lot in 7th District of said county and state. Said applicaiion will be heard at the re gular term of the Court of Ordinary for said county to be held on the First Mon j day in June ninteen hundred and twenty three. This 7th day of May ninteen hundred and twent.v-three. A. G. HARRI • Ordinary. Public Sales We have purchased 122,00 P pair U. S. Army Munson last shoe s< sizes 5% to 12 which was the en tire surplus stock of one cf the largest U. S. Government shoe contractors. This shoe is guaranteed one hundred percent solid leather color dark tan, bellows tongue, dirt and waterproof. The actual value of this shoe is $6 00. Owing to this tremendous bny vve can offer same to the public at 052.95. Send correct size. Pay p stman on delivery or send money order. If shoes are not as represented we will cheerfully refund your money promptly upon request. National Bay State Shoe Company 296 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Sale-Army Shoes-Sale We have just bought a tremend ous stock ot Army Munson last Shoes to be sold to the public di rect. Price $2 75. These shoes are 100% solid leather with heavy double soles sewed and nailed. The uppers are of heavy tan chrome leal her with bellows tongue, thereby making them wall rproof. These shoes are sell ing verv fast and we advise you to urder at once to insure your order being filled. The sizes are 6to 11 all widths Pay Postman on receipt of goods or send money order. Money re tunded if shoes are not satisfactory. The U. S. Stores Co. 1441 Broad way, New York City. NO TIME TO HUNT for a doctor or drug store when suddenly seized with agonizing intestinal cramps, deadly nausea and prostrating diarrhoea. CHAMBERLAIN’S COLIC and DIARRHOEA REMEDY gives instant warmth, comfort and ease from pain. Never fails. 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