Caddo Herald
June 27, 1919
…Everyone knows something of the crowded condition at the Grammar School, which condition we have not been able to adjust. Now that our scholastic population for this year is considerably in excess of last year, we are forced to make some arrangement to care for them. This means more desks to say the least of it. We may also say that the salaries of all teachers have been raised and even then, we are having some difficulty in securing teachers who meet the requirements of the law.
In view of these facts, it is going to be necessary for us to have a 7-mill levy this year instead of 5 mills. The Board is informed that practically all districts are voting the constitutional limit of 10 mills. The Board will be glad to discuss these questions with any one who wishes to know more about them or any other matters pertaining to the schools.
Respectfully,
Wm. Malone, Pres. Bd.
F.Manning, Clerk
E.E. Pitchlyn
September 19, 1919
Grammar School Notes
The Grammar School opened Monday, September 8th at 1 p.m. with familiar songs by everybody and appropriate addresses by Prof. Shaw, Brother Smiser, and Judge Boland.
There were 285 bright eyed girls and boys enrolled Monday who were ready for work Tuesday morning with new pupils entering every day since.
The Grammar School faculty for this term is:
Prof. Shearl Shofner (substituting) B 7th, A 6th grade
Miss Hipp, B 6th, A 5th
Miss Hulsey, B 5th, A 4th
Miss Walls, B 4th, A 3rd
Miss Richards, 3rd grade
Mrs. Tatum, 2nd grade
Mrs. Bradley, 2nd primary
Mrs. Sanders, 1st primary
The teachers and pupils were greatly encouraged by the presence of so great a number of enthusiastic patrons. We most cordially invite you to visit us often. Let the teachers and parents become acquainted so we can work together for the benefit of the child.
Miss Eastwood, the music teacher, is with us now, and will be glad to meet all parents who are interested in giving their children piano lessons. Reporter
Note: Mr. and Mrs. Shofner taught summer school at Carroll School. The school began in July and lasted two months. Most schools took a harvest break to allow students to pick cotton, then continued. The total months for the year were usually nine or ten.
October 10, 1919
Grammar School
The Grammar School began the second month of work Monday morning with a strong determination for more one hundreds next examination.
Our new principal, Oliver J. Watkins, was on the job Monday morning, and Caddo feels that she is very fortunate to have another Missouri man as principal of the Grammar School.
Due to the fact that the School Board was able to procure another teacher, Mrs. Payne, the entire seventh grade was moved to the High School Building. This relieves the crowded condition to some extent that has so long existed at this building. This change caused each teacher to have to give up a half grade, so it really makes it nicer both for teachers and pupils, to have just one grade in each room.
Patrons who have six-year-old to start to school, please have them started by Monday, for there can not be a new class for beginners started before November. We most cordially invite the patrons and everyone interested in the education of the men and women of tomorrow to visit at any times. Reporter
From the Cat’s Paw, October 1919:
The teachers and pupils are rejoicing greatly over the arrival of new seats which were needed very badly in all the rooms, especially where the old-fashioned double seats remain. The carpenters put them up in quick order and every one is much pleased with his individual desk.