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Show San (Ruitico Valley. Neivi -- i i By f60 E3 Barbara Mayer "History of Education iBMilfordw written'in 1930 by Margaret Cochrane at the time a Snlor at Mil ford High School. EDUCATION HISTORY OF MILFORD ' IN (TUs Information has been received from old residents of Mil-for- dNo records have beenkept and most of the information has been given from memory. In this case some of the dates may not be exactly correct.) Wherever a group of people settle, education is started. This is usually In the simplest form with ail grades in one room under the supervision of one teacher as It began in Mllford in 1880 when the railroad first stopped here. This, of course, brought families here and a need for education was seen. In the year 1880, the first school was established. The school was a small, one room, lumber building, owned by Mr. Huntsman of Fillmore. It was very poorly heated and the students sat on long benches and used slates to write on. All the grades were taught in this one room under the supervision of The school was Mamie Latey. situated across from where the Sloan's Apartments now stand and is now used as a garage by Mrs. Eva This school was being Evans. used, however, only until the building across the street could be remodeled and in that same year the students were moved to the building, which is now located on main street and known as the "Art Shop." In the winters of 1880 to 1885 "gunny" sacks and straw were placed on the floor to keep out the cold. Miss Gunn taught In 1881 and until April of 1882; then Miss Fother-ingha- m took her place. She had eighteen students of mixed grades. Miss Smith taught in 1883. As the years went by, there were always more people coming here and the town began to grow from 1884 on. This, of course, Increased the enrollment in the schools; and In 1884 there were too many students to be put In the one' roomed building which they were using. The first and second grades were placed in another small building. It was located on the corner where the Methodist Church now stands. This school house is now beta? used as a home. It is situated just South-Ea- st of the High School. Mr. Joe Smith, Sr., taught in 1884 in the original school while Mamie Lindsay taught the first and second grades In the other building. The teachers were paid forty dollars a month. This was raised by taxing people who lived In Mllford. In later years, however, the wages were gradually raised. The enrollment In our schools kept increasing so that a need for a larger and better school was recognized; and in 1903 the first story of what Is now the Sloan Apartments was built. School was held in there until 1905 when the second story was built. Each class then had its own teacher and a room by Itself. The students were given better instructions and accomplished more work in this way. Elementary classes were the only ones that occupied the building until 1914 when there was a need for high school instruction. A small room was then used to conduct a high school course. Under the supervision of Mr. Carman much valuable instruction was given. The enrollment of High School students grew rapidly and the High School was built in 1915. Professor Draper was the instructor in 1915 and a good spirit was esta- blished. The High School students from Reed came here to school in 1915 making a larger enrollment. But the 0 rf ooo elementary school In Reed, continued until 1926. The first school in Reed in 1890 was a small one roomed, log cabin. "Gunny" sacks were stuffed between the logs to keep out the cold. The roof was of dirt and the school was furnished with homemade beaches. Nellie Schow taught six children from 1890 to 1893. Mrs. Ray taught In 1893 to 1895. The school had grown by this time and there were six grades. In the same year the openings between the logs were filled up with mud instead of "gunny" sacks. A lone black board In 1896 faced the six grades. Edna Black taught and was followed In 1897 by Nellie Schow who also At first taught there in 1890. the teachers were paid thirty dollars a month and boarded at different homes. Nora Cox was the first teacher In Reed to be paid by the county. In the year 1915 two schools were built on the flat, one in the north part and one in the south part. The Hillside School which accomodated those living In the north part was located just about due east of Ryssman's fann(Wllllam Bond).The Prairie School In the south part was about one mile west and a mile south of Gos-pil- l's quarter of farm. These were both portable buildings which were sent from California all ready to be set up. Mrs. Webster taught all the grades In the Hillside School and Arthur Anderson in the Prairie School-Bot- h schools were well heated and modern school equipment was used. The schools were also used for Sunday School and social purposes. People started moving out of the valley in 1916. In October 1916, the enrollment of the schools went below twelve students, so the schools A truck was then used closed. to bring the remaining students into Mllford each morning for school. This increased the enrollment of our schools. The Horn Silver mine opened in 1874; and in 1884 the population of Frisco, which is about sixteen miles west) of Mllford, was five thousand. School was opened in the old Methodist Church. There were two teachers in 1885. A woman taught the first to the fourth grades and a man taught the fifth to the eighth grades all in the one room. In spite of the large population there were only sixty students in all. Slates were used in place of pencils and paper. The school building was later divided into two rooms. In 1922 there were very few students, so one teacher was all that was needed. In the spring of 1927, the remaining students were brought to Mllford each morning to school, and they still continue to be. Consolidation took place in 1915. The schools were then called Beaver County Public Schools and the teachers were paid by the county. High School students from Miners -vllle were brought to Mllford to school until they later moved to Beaver High in 1950. Because enrollment in the elementary school was large In 1918, the second grade was given one of the rooms in the High School. The room is located directly beneath the typewriting room. 'The next year the class was returned to the grade school building. The High School students entered debating in 1917. A school team was chosen but they did not enter In the state debating contests that year. The class of 1917-1- 8 was the first graduating class of the Mil-fo- rd There were High School. seven in the class. Mr. Wells was principal at that time. The school also entered state leagues in basketball that same year and the first t - 0 o ' - - I the plant should be finished and ready for testing in another month. ft Is planned to go on line next spring. NEARING COMPLETION: The cooling towers, right are almost comat plete and the 20 megawatt power plant is" Hearing completion Roosevelt Employment is at Its peak and most of s. year book was published. Each year, some new interest seemed to bring itself into school activities and in 1918-1- 9 a post graduate course was given to those who wished to take it. But the school year was cut short by the great wave of influenza which swept over the country. The schools closed and the High School was used for a hospital. A new educational system was installed. This was Home Study. The year of 1920 found the students taking more Interest than ever under the supervision of a good corps of teachers and principal Wells. Mr. Bates was principal in 1921 and Mr. Imatt in 1922. S was In the spring of 1922 that certificates from the eighth grade were discontinued. Mr. Terry was principal of the High School In 1923. He enjoyed the most successful year the school had known up to that time. Mr. Plxton was principal in 1924. In the year 1921 the elementary students went to school In the old building for a few months while the new elementary school was being The new school was completed. built just north of the High School where the first to the sixth grade students attended. Mr. Heaton became principal of the High School In the fall of 1925 and football was started in the high school in the spring of 1926. Fred Cotterell coached the football team. They played only one game that year, which was over at Beaver. The first year the boys did not have football suits but in the spring of 1927, suits were bought and the boys went into football whole heart-edl- y. Games have been played since that year with all other teams in the division. The largest graduating class of ; the Mllford High School was grad- uated in the spring of 1927. There AT MURDOCK'S By Mildred Yardley Mrs. LncllleMurdock was hostess to the Sunday Evening Fireside group. "Be Thou An Example" by Gordon B. Hlnkley was read by the group. The hostess served refreshments. cotiMTYpr")r",n Thursday. October 6, 1983 ELECTRIC SHAVER REPAIRS We carry a complete line&f shaver parts, and accessories for popular name brands Quick! One Day Repair Service on Most Models Gem Jewelers 125 North Main, Cedar City N KENT LINTON, M.D. Ophthalmologist priceless. announces the opening ofhis office for the practice of medical and surgical care THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: I would like to commend Helene's Dell on her picturesque window. As the activities or Holidays change in our community, so does the scene on her wondow. It's a personal and unique touch to our com -m unity. of the eye Mountain View Professional Plaza 1172 East Highway Six, Suite 4 WMReuf adweftWng, Payson, Utah 84651 465 -2575 - " a tefrMeMng jitiiiiiiujiiwiiii Up Get rid of unwanted property, advertise in the Want Ad section FIRESIDE MEETS were thirteen graduates. In 1927 the residents of Mllford raised funds to beautify the school. Work was begun that summer and in the following our campus had a beautiful lawn. The students and towns people, thus, took more interest and pride In our school. Mr. Andrews took Mr. Heaton 's place In the fall of 1928. The students, with the help of Mr. Hughes, erected the fence around the football field in that same year and the new school buses were bought to bring students from South Mllford farms to school. Since the High School first began there have been new activities and new traditions started In the school each year. We nave, therefore, enjoyed some very successful years from 1814 up to the present year (1930). We now have a good corps of teachers and Mr. Andrews is still principal. School spirit is growing from year to year. Education has become better and greater until at the present time there are eight teachers In the grade school with Mr. Dave Hisllngton principal, and seven in the High School Margaret Cochrane Thank you so much for this information Mrs. Cheatham. It is " V "0! Amtmtt, K- ; tho moving pictures were right outside my windw" - M t H mm I ' ft lit' M J HI ? " f H' - Oca to m at J POOL'S - - - THECALIFGSSNtA ZEPHYR y ? O ? f do st A.' 4 A- - In Price... In Quality X3 8 Santa Rosa Boots Lily Threads Wostorn Shirts Cad your Travel Agent or Amtrek at t00-4ai-S32- 0. i,, i v' S tm.....:.a..m:- '. ' A s 'V-- -- - mammmwmmymitimmstmmmammimmmmt - iiiiiiiiniii Page 4 |