Forum Flashbacks: Oct. 10-16
MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM, OCT. 12, 1974
50 YEARS AGO: Debbie Eck, senior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Eck, was crowned Maryville R-II High School homecoming queen during pregame activities Friday night. Attendants shown above are (from left to right) Becca Ward, junior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Ward; Vikki Samson, senior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Samson; the queen, Beth Turner, sophomore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Turner; and Linda Moyer, freshman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moyer.
50 years ago
R-II Homecoming
100 years ago
Maryville Daily Democrat-Forum, Oct. 10, 1924
DR. BROOKS TELLS DESIRED QUALITIES
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Outlining a number of undesirable qualities in teachers, Dr. Stratton D. Brooks, president of the University of Missouri, appealed to the educators attending the meeting at the College last night to be above mediocrity in their profession.
“The teacher’s remuneration is not in the money she makes but in the success of those she teaches,” Dr. Brooks said.
The University head then listed a series of “Don’ts” for teachers. These were:
“Don’t be a pussyfooter and fan the flame of discord to be the talebearer of things that create trouble.
“Don’t be a gossiper.
“Don’t be a ‘bubbler.’ This is the kind of teacher who talks all the time. Give the students a chance once in a while.
“Don’t be an off-sider. Play and work in tune with the organization. There are so many things to lead that are in tune.
“Don’t be a screech owl, or the type of a teacher who always keeps her voice at a high pitch. Learn to modulate your voice in low, even tones.
“Don’t be a weed-puller. There will always be weeds. In the early stage of the garden, it is hard to tell the weeds from the carrots, or the potatoes or the tomatoes. Do not get interested altogether in the weeds, but learn to look out for the carrots, and the potatoes and the tomatoes.
“Don’t be a rabbit-chaser. Finish everything you start. Do not chase all the fancies or fads.
“Don’t worry — about the things you can’t help or the things you can help.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: The 50-year and 100-year flashbacks are courtesy of the Missouri Digital Newspaper Project from the State Historical Society of Missouri, accessible at shsmo.newspapers.com.
MARYVILLE DAILY DEMOCRAT-FORUM, OCT. 15, 1924
100 YEARS AGO: The Nodaway County float, one of a number in the capitol dedicatory parade in Jefferson City on October 6, caused favorable comment among those attending the state event. It was regarded by the St. Louis Globe Democrat as one of the best in the famous parade. L. H. Brownfield, secretary of the Maryville Chamber of Commerce, is shown sitting on the radiator of the truck. To his left is Miss Evelyn Raines, Nodaway County “queen” in the parade. Below and to the left is Fred Smith, Nodaway County clerk, and one of the country’s representatives on the float. In the center is Leslie G. Somerville, county superintendent of schools, and to the right is George P. Sillers.
MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM, OCT. 12, 1999
25 YEARS AGO: Mousetrap car races – Sixth graders at Maryville Middle School have found a new use for the mousetrap. … The team of Robert Pye, left, and John Palmer show what their mousetrap vehicle can do. Students had to use simple machines to include a level, a screw and a wheel and axle to make their mousetrap vehicles.
