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1 y.i' (' -I 128 Xmttifltt gfaf Sunday, Dttembtr 22, 1957 DR.MAXmXG OX EDUCATIOS get enough money to operate and It cannot get the quality of teachers it once attracted. -JU-one tim all beginning terrto- Small School poomedducalotS A i a iO- ilk I ert had to prove themselves in a small school before moving to a Sadly, Citing ItsModern Problems city. Today this is not true, and without exception small school officials have told me that when they lose a teacher they rareiy abandon their school In favor of a ter than graduates of large city IfAvvv" Tm 574X7 smr sim A high schools." find a replacement ood the' teacher they lost. The decay inside most small schools comes from the inability to get teachers and to pay a sufficient wage to those they have. large, new, modern building.

He Attended-Smalt Scimo! Everything is getting bigger. Small people, small farms, small businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with ever larger uni's. It is a pitiful and deplorable thing to see these small institutions fail. Nothing is more pitiful than the passing of the small school, for such schools often constituted the very framework and foundation on I your choic ol Vt JJwf shopw ot $1. $10, 1.

$2.50 It comes, too, from the inade Today -there-are -a fw small con' solidated schools that offer student opportunities that large city high schools spend thousands of dollars attempting to duplicate. Good small schools still do an excellent job, too, in preparing students for college, and developing work habits and attitudes which will enable their graduates to be sought-after workers and excellent citizens. Teacher Problem Cited No school, however, Is better than its teachers, no matter what quate curriculum, the poor equip ment, the lack of materials. By DR. WALTOV MANNING Pictured here is an abandoned housed all 1Z grades was still solid and usable when abandoned the decay was inside the school.

This particular school happens to stand in Randolph County, but a school like it could be found In most of our states. There might be one difference: schools such as this remain in operation in hundreds of communities all over America. Within a few miles of the school pictured were two other small combination grade and high school buildings. Wise and sympathetic leadership at the local community and county level persuaded the people in each of these school communities to If the friends of small schools would look searchingly for evi dences of inside decay, we might ,4 f)ir PH i in iu I WW II "I JlHril "IT IT II which a community was built. get the leadership' and impetus needed for necessary consolidation.

I love small schools. I attended fHPfH DRUGSTORE llilia IS 1010 Noble St. The small school is doomed, but I have taught in schools ofi i nave laugni in sen wis 01 unc. its destruction should be conducted 11,. 1 lM by those who know, understand, and love small schools and not by r- inis mna, nave Deen a superintendent in small districts.

Because' I love small schools I know what a wonderful contribution they have been able to find and keep some outstanding teachers, these are the exception. Today the small schoelcannot outsiders armed with statistics and ((! RnnHc I VUJ WIIIISU dlUICl WUIf doubtful theories made to the development and prog ress of this nation. I Ranburne News TEDra night with a Christmas party lr Sadly I have concluded that, except for isolated and exceptional instances, small schools must consolidate with other small schools in order to form a unit large enough to compete and progress. Hare Been Effective What have small schools been able to do in the past? For one thing, even though limited by lack the Homemaking Department. The MIEYs Church Notes (land team, and Ranburne Bulldogs Church services at the Ranburne; meeting the Lineville team at 7:45 Methodst and Baptist churchcsjp.m.

were wllattnded Sunday The I Friday nihtat 6:30 the losers first Sunday in January will be the ill olav and at 7:45 the winners room was decorated with a beautiful Christmas tree and other Christmas decorations. After an evening of informal will meet for the championship. next regular service for the Bap itimrininmninmirirmr games the Rev. Chester Craft gave a very inspiring devotional. Gifts were exchanged and dainty refreshments were served to the Bulldogs Honored The Ranburne High School Bull- rliirc frmthall team ha hwn hnn ored again by being awarded Bobby Jcob Jo Championship trophy for Class Jerry Dean Sm.th, Lin-Region Two.

The team and coach- Ifiore. Ruth McLeod Joan tist Church, and the third bunday will be regular service at the Methodist Church. A singing will be held at the Baptist Church on Christmas niht. and all singers and lovers of singing are invited. Joan Brown Honored Miss Joan Brown, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Brown was -selected as 'Good Citizenship Girl by the faculty at a recent meeting. Miss Brown Is a member of the Senior III Class and is very of equipment and money, the small high schools have produced a higher ratio of eminent scientists than large high schools. Graduates of small schools have competed so well in athletics, business, industry, the various professions, that outstanding leaders are, in surprising numbers, graduates of small schools. One large business executive recently stated that he stlli preferred to hire graduates of small high schools.

"They have better attitudes." he said, "and they know how to write and spell much bet es are be congratulated for this honor which they so well deserve. Jones, Ginger Jones, Sandra Cook, Sarah Janes, Sue Jones. Retha Faye Lowery, Janice Low- Coach: Of The Year Named Coach H. L. Ayers won top hon ery'.

Betty Sue Gibbs. Cecil Gibbs. Jo Ann Pollard, Patricia Ann Low ors in the recent Birmingham Post ery, Linda Alewine, Shirley Ann Herald annual poll of high school Ralph Howlef Becky coaches in the state. He was Howlp Gihhg rathv raft active to school and church A Terrific Buv! Plenty To Select From rnamed "Coach of the Year" wh. Class A teams The Ranburne tne Rcv chester Craft and MisJ Bulldogs, coached by Ayers walked 'Bauch Women's Orion Coat Sweaters Men's Nylon Stretch Socks over nine foes to be the first Cle Invitation Tournament Slated An Invitation basketball tournament will be held in the Ranburne burne County team to go undefcat Young Slayer Given Parole MONTGOMERY.

Dec. 21 UV A north Alabama farm youth who High School gj-m on Thursday and; ed and untied for a season Personals Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Lovvorn, Sandra and Fred were Friday Solids And Fancies 100 Nylon 498 69 1 HiJT uigiua. On Thursday night at Heflin Tigers will meet the Wood- Harlan Robinson Honored Ranburne Bulldogs Quarterback, 100 Quality Orion In AH Fashion Shades! Sizes: 32 to 44 was sentenced to 10 years in prison Harlan Robinson, son of Mr.

and night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jones. Miss Iris Baugh, Mrs. Ray Jones, Marsha and Ginger spent Mrs.

Arnold Robinson was select after a gun battle in which i father and three law enforcement officers dies has been paroled after ed by the Birmingham Post-Herald Sizes: Small, Medium Large as back on the All-State Class A football team. This is the second serving foor years. James" Kilpatrick, 23, "was one Bulldog player making an AU- luesnay atiernoon in unevuie visiting Mrs. Mary MrsPat jto, Kef home Thursday" aer' undergo-' ing surgery earlier in the Franklin, hospital of la -eonvicU released -n parole selected on the Birmingham News this week in time to be home for An Excellent Gift Selection! Buy Now! Miss Linda Pollard, Miss Ruth Women's Fall Dresses Christmas. They weren't given temporary Christmas paroles, however, as that practice was halted by law several years ago and the paroles granted this week are the same Men's Better Sport.Shirfs- Truitt and Wayne Pollard, students at API, nave arrived home to All-State team for Class A teams.

This honor was well deserved by Harlan as he led his team to a season of nine victories and no defeats. In addition to being a fine field general, Harlan runs well with the ball and passes up with any high school player of the state regardless of class. spend the Christmas holidays with their -parents. as those at any other time of ri Ttni lieu: 1K CM Masonic Ring $16.95 WIKLE'S drug Co. 2019 Noble Street Or SUNDAY lecu Baugn of uadsden was a An Excellent Selection In Fall Patterns And Shades $5 Colorful Plaids Trims In Cotton Nylon RayonCotton Silk 398 year.

Kilpatrick, who was only 16 at I the time of the gun battle in Mar shall County in 1951, was tried BTU Has Party Miss Iris Baugh entertained her five times before he finally agreed Sunday dinner guest of Mr, andj Mrs. Ray Jones and his daughter, Miss Iris Baugh. Jeff Hyatt celebrated his 96th birthday anniversary on Dec. 11 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Pullen and Mr.

Pullen. Those enjoying the day with Mr. Hyatt L. Wash Training Union class on Thursday re in October, 1953 to withdraw a pending appeal and take a 10-year manslaughter sentence. Boaz Police Chief Leonard Floyd, Marshall County Sheriff Zeke Boyles and Deputy Washington Bennett were killed and another deputy James Lang, was Puzzled Women's Fall Coats First Qua'ity! Men's Shirts ington, D.

Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Hyatt of Bowdon, Mr.

and Mrs. HJ, P. Cramer of Ranburne, and if A Mrs. Onn Whitman of Carrollton. WraMMrtrWuTdrd'Fu 20 3 255 For Edward were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Sam Fprd-ham. Mrs. R. J.

Pullen and Mrs. Izora to the Kilpatrick farm to arrest James father, Aubrey Kilpatrick, on an assault charge sworn out by a neighbor. The elder Kilpatrick also died Pollard were co-hostesses on Sat- i Nylon reinforced neck band All wool, full length coats the gun fight. uiuaj uigiu, iur a siiuwer nonoring.m What To Select For Christmas Gifts? SHOP OUR TOY DEPARTMENT! I Save! Reduced! If Entire Stock of jl Toys Reduced! Scme reduced as much as Half Price! Con-lislst of floor samples, demonstrators one of mo kind! Sasnclt Rites Held In City Mrs. Nellie Faye Abercrombie.

A number of friends enjoyed the eve ning together and Mrs. Abercrombie received a number of useful gifts for her baby, which will have to remain In the Carrollton hospital for several more weeks. Styles Pollard was host on Saturday night for a steak supper given to the Ranburne football players. Members of the football-team enjoyed a very fine meal and night Girls' Fall Coats $10 All wool, full length Boys' Flannel Shirts J59 Warm cotton suede plaids and prints togetner. YOU CAN'T GUESS WRONG WITH A A Funeral services for B.

T. Sas-nett of Apartment K-2, Glen Ad-die Homes, who died at the residence Thursday night after a long illness were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Usrey'g Chapel. The Revs. B. H.

Adams and G. L. Armstrong officiated and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery at Jacksonville. Mr! Sasnett had been employed as a carpenter at Darden building material firm and prior to that, had worked for 23 years as superintendent of buildings at Jacksonville State College. He had been a member of the "Church of Christ.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Hattie M. Sasnett of Annis-ton; three sons, Benny of Tucson, Victor of Cleveland, and Richard of Huntsville; five daughters, Mrs. Jack Bates, Mrs. Harold Kennedy and Mrs.

Roy Morrison, all of Anniston, 'Mrs. Annette Jeme of Ft. Myers, and Mrs. Ed Hornsby of Clewiston, COUCH Bridal Shower Given Miss Louise Fordham was surprised with a bridal shower on Dec. 9, given by the Senior I Home Economics Class and Miss Iris Baugh.

The class took this as part of their project in cooking preparing the refreshments for the shower, Miss Fordham received many beautiful and useful gifts. She will be married to Bob Morgan on Dec. 22. Those attending the shower werer Linda Weir, Elizabeth Morgan, Wanda Gore, Betty Sue Daniel. Bcttv Sue Gihhs (harlntto They're Washable Men's Orion Sweaters Ideal Gift! Boxed Towel Sets 098 Attractive Boxed Cannon Towel Sets 498 100 Hi-Bulk Orion In The Popular V-Neck Styling I Turner, Betty Cash, Nellie Faye A i cook, jean tmith, Janice Ford ham, Bonnie Smith, Barbara Lu-Allen, Kerlene Brown, Sarah Jones, Sarah Otwell, Opal Gore, Ruth McLeod, Rctha Faye Lowery, Betty Jo Teague, Faynell Norton and Sudean Knight, and Miss Baugh.

and one step-son, Bert Hyatt, of Jacksonville. Ed Darden and polumbus Wil-bourtn were active pallbearers along with the three sons and one step-son. A Terrific Buy! Winter Blankets Select'Now! Chenille Spreads LAWRENCE Birthday Party Held The Rev. and Mrs. W.

C. Gore entertained their daughter, Wanda, recently with a birthday party at their home near Ranburne. The house was decorated throughout with attractive flower arrangements. An evening of informal games was enjoyed after which 795 $6 Practically Lint Free, Select From White And Colors. Rayon Orion Blend With Long wearing Nylon Binding With A Gift Certificate You Will Know An Appropirate Gift Will Be.

Given Since The Receiver Can-Select His Own. (Continued From Editorial Page) tablishment of American missile bases in Europe, along with the stockpiling of nuclear weapons, dainty refreshments were served to Carolyn Gore. Linda Weir, Bet-jjty Sue Gibbs, Ruth McLeod, Mary JjAnn Brown, Paul Beggs, Quillian A Brooks, Ray Lowery, Jennie Sue Ready To Wrap! Boxed Pillowcases has just begun. The Communists will leave no stone unturned to accomplish their ends. It will require the resoluteness of very government, whose spokesmen must conduct an ag grcssive campaign in the press and radio within each country, to prevent the Communists from persuading the average man that the West is- bent on war, when the truth is it is striving-only to build up-enough deterrent power to prevent another world war.

Price, raye Nell Norton, Sudean Knight, LcRoy Smith, Johnny White, Stanley Crumblcy, Martha Ann Crumblcy, Mary Jo White, Kenneth Hanson, Charles Smith and the honoree. GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR 0 Silver China Crystcl Housewares Appliances. Cameras Equipment Any Other Item In The Store For The Best In Sheets! Percale Colored Sheets Luxury Percafe OO Cases To Match 69c. 98 Beautiful Embroidered" Cases In White And Colors SHRINE'S VISITORS AURIESVILLET N. Y.

(UP) Nearly 500,000 visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs here between May and October. Aurics-ville Is built on the site of Osser-nenon, the Indian village where St. Isaac Joques, St. Rene Goupli and COUCH Wondering What To Give? filrt (in ecrliflcit tht nmttm f. AcccuwIm, ant Fbto kapplln.

MARY G. ROBERTS 1213 Noble St. AD 6-7881 St. John Lalande were rd by Mohawk Indians in 1642 and II EAST 10th STREET HOP MO DAY NIGHT 'Til 8:30 P.M. 1 1646.

The three were America's MMltaMMtMtitMi canonized martyrs. 5 i i.