Schools  of  Shelby  County

Liberty  Township  &
Waldron


The  Indianapolis  Star
April 7, 1915
Page 4   Column 3
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         SHELBYVILLE -- The newly commissioned high school at Waldron will hold its first annual commencement Thursday evening, May 20, and the address will be delivered by  Dr. E. H. Lindley  of Indiana Univertity.
Contributed by Virginia Latta Curulla


The  Shelbyville  Daily  Democrat
Tuesday, February 20, 1906
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TEACHERS'  INSTITUTE
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Of  Liberty  Township  Was  Very  Successful  at  Last  Session.
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           The teachers of Liberty township met in session Saturday, Feb. 17, at Waldron.  The istitute was called to order by chairman  George Meltzer.  The opening exercises were conducted by  Miss Orem, which consisted of singing and a comment on the twenty-thrid Psalm.  As there was no preliminary business to come before the institute the regular program was carried out in full.
          "The New Harmony Movement" was handled by  Ernest McDaniels,  Miss Higgins,  Miss Orem  and  Miss Heck,  followed by a general discussion.
          The teachers of the township were cordially invited to take dinner with the trustee at the Stroup hotel which was heartily accepted.
          The institute was called from refreshments to labor at one o'clock.  "The Method of Recitation" was taken up as follows:  Miss Bertha Hungerford,  George Miller,  Miss Bessie McKay  and  J. O. Brison.  This subject was discussed in full, bringing out the "Development Method,"  "Laws Underlying Processes in Teaching,"  "The Five Formal Steps in Teaching," and their application and criticisms.
          The report of the state superintendent was discussed by  Mrs. Mamie McKay  and  George F. Meltzer.  This was very interesting, as it dealt with the problems of centralization and compulsory school laws.
          The teachers of the township in token of their respect and appreciation of their trustee, presented him with a most beautiful rocking chair.  This was such a surprise the he was too full for utterance.
          The committee on resolutions reported as follows
          Be it Resolved, The we, the teachers of Liberty township, encourage the peace and harmony existing among patrons, scholars, teachers and school officials; be it further
          Resolved, The we extend to our worthy trustee,  Joseph Beyer, Jr.,  many thanks for this hospitality shown today and during the school term; be it further
          Resolved, That we extend a vote of thanks to our worthy chairman,   George T. Meltzer, and secretary, Miss Bessie McKay, for their efficient services.
J. O. BRISON,               
MISS DELPHIA OREM,
ERNEST MCDONALD,
                        Committee.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming


THE  SHELBYVILLE  REPUBLICAN
 Thursday, December 12, 1872
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          The new school house in Waldron is being roofed this week.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

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