May 19, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO
223 Eight Grade Graduates Get Diplomas Here
With the twentieth century comes the actual beginning of a revolution in the affairs of the world, that will reduce many unthought of changes in every condition, that master minds will be expected to combat for the edification of the peoples of the world and those that are prepared for these complications, will advance prominence and lofty positions which can be accomplished by the proper applications. The exhibition of bright and intelligent face of 223 Eight Grade Graduates from nearly all the different school districts throughout Barry County here Saturday was an index to the fact that Barry county boys and girls are on firing line of advanced education and we are hoping will be a unit for the higher plane of life and we make the predication that every one that makes the effort will succeed, because brains are in demand the world over and those that are cultivate will reap the harvest, just like the farmer who tills the earth successfully with seasonable weather, harvests, bountiful crops for his continued efforts. It is a matter of history that the last Napoleon lost the battle of Sedan to fight before he was prepared. The same should be indelibly imprinted on the minds of the 223 graduates that without proper preparation there can be no success, but with it, they can be a set of conquering heroes and " 'sheroes". Success must be won and by the efforts of each and every one, as it is not passed around on platters, because it is a matter of cultivation, taking great efforts and hard work to bring grand results, that should be the ambition of every boy and girl in Barry County.

The day was an ideal beautiful May day, seemingly ordered for the excellent occasion that cast a splendid halo of delight, good fellowship and feeling all over the entire assemblage in this city.

At about 1:30 p.m. County School Commissioner Hanks called the meeting to order in the Opera House who in his usual happy way stated the object of the meeting and expressed high appreciated of the very large attendance and enthusiasm exhibited by the people and the graduates who were placing the beacon lights along the way of better things on the very important occasion, and were there to receive their wages for a continuous work that had brought them success to the first rung of the ladder of success. Then Mr. Hankins requested that the audience arise and sing "America" which they did very patriotically.

Rev. S. M. Petty, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, invoked Divine blessings on all present and expressed the wish for a continued success for all those who had worked to make it.

Arthur Erwin was then introduced and extended a warm welcome address to the graduates and visitors and congratulated the young people on their splendid efforts for advancement and urged tat they continued their efforts for a greater and higher success. That the city of Cassville was pleased to have them in their midst, as their guests and predicated a joyous visit.

L. C. Tatman of Seligman, responded and accepted the hearty welcome on the part of the visitors in the same spirit, that it was extended. That he was especially pleased to see so much earnestness and enthusiasm manifested and hoped that it would continued, until all present were elevated to a higher plane of life.

Mrs. Porter Calton of Pleasant Ridge township, especially pleased the large audience, with a splendid recitation.

Rev. R. D. Wood, pastor of the Waldensian Church, south of Monett, delivered an excellent address along educational lines, and urged those present not to stop with this present graduation, on first rung of the ladder of success, but to climb higher, which meant a continued application in mastering the problems that are necessary and essential for success in this life.

Diplomas were then delivered to the graduates by Mr. Hankins and assistants as follows:

Black District - Clara Frost, Jno. Rowan, Loys Rowan, Omah Hawk, Owen Frost, Georgia Turner and Lura Brown, Cassville.

Hudson - Florence Wrobleski, Pierce City.

Mt. Sinai - Pauline Cox, Cassville.

Hazel Dell - Elsie Mutrix, Exeter.

Washburn - Joe Berryhill, Cline and Clarice Park, Kenneth and Russell Windes, Washburn.

Lee - Ermil Lance and Jane Mourand, Monett.

Purdy - Ulys Henderson, Claude Hournschell, Carl Ragsdale, Otla Burg, Sammie Boedecker, Maggie Mitchell, Elyia Riggs, Leo Ragsdale, Della and Cleo Stockton, Nina Bowman, Ada Prior, Zella Counts and Helen McNatt, Purdy.

Cassville - Gertrude Chappell, Ocie Taylor, Robert Bell, Florence and Bessie Jacques, Hugh Waddell, Troy Short, Nellie Taylor, Gladys Couch, Ernestine Roberts, Margarett Hessee, Pauline Halley, Grace Dunbar, Clara Henley, Buell Coons, Ruth Bloomer, Gaylord Price, Ethel Banks and Flo Johnson, Cassville.

Shady Grove - Ora and Chester Audleman, Cassville.

Forest Grove - Ralph Baker, Alta Gibson, Violet Noble, Theo Ennes, Sarah Beymer and Evert Beeson, Cassville.

Minearlspring - Opal Pannell, Frontella and Mamie Loften, Homer McClure, Clemit Riddle and Rolland England, Minearlsprings.

Eden - Zenver Eden, Beatrice Wormington, Jed Gilbert and Neville Wormington, Monett.

Talbert - Felix Mourglia, Oliver Young, Cecilla Arnaud, Frona Carlin and Edna Laurtaret, Monett.

Rockspring - Nola Still, Seligman.

Butler - Ross Elliott, Daisy Goins and Stella Pendergraft, Seligman.

Arnhart - Lena Marbut, Purdy.

Golden - Lola and Lettie Gilbert, Pauline Roberts and Mary Lowe, Golden.

Mt. Zion - Maurice Skelton, John and Henry Dunlap and Olaf Weddington, Eagle Rock.

Pleasant Valley - Herschel and Veta Hankins, Purdy.

Corsicana - Sanford and Vesta Kelley and Palmer Miller, Purdy.

Harrell - Esther Proctor, Thelma Lee and Eula Harrell, Exeter.

Chapman - Edith Rose, Pierce City.

Cross Hollows - Bessie Thomas and Edith Turner, Cassville.

Exeter - Irene Newberry, Ben Snare, Roland Haddock, Ralph Kemper, Mark Browning and Aaron Walker, Exeter.

Bethel - Gladys and Guy E. Carr, Ida and Florence Reynaud, Monett.

Pleasant Dale - Cecil Long, Sidney Timmons and Christine Long, Monett.

Leann - Ella Friend, Leann.

Lone star - Dessie Roller and Blanche Miller, Seligman.

Victory - Augusta and Gertrude Shaffer, Mano.

Osa - Stella Nelson, Lora Wells, Hollie, Harry and Hattie Cope, Crane.

Seligman - Lena Osborne, Marle Northcutt, Mildred Baker, Donald McClure, Winnie Hammers, Blanche Hudson, Cuna and Lois Fawver, Seligman.

Ridgley - Jessie Mullens, Ridgley.

Pasley - Rollie Hefley, Oren E. Lee, Esther Smith, Jewette Reams and Charlie Hopkins, Cassville.

Clio - Burrell Eubanks, Jenkins.

Ozark - John Barolin and Walter Reynaud, Purdy.

Marrs Hill - Finn Burk, Edna Morrison, Opal Bassett, Walden Williams, Laura and Harry Wilson, Crane.

Wheaton - Jewell Barnett, Alta Davidson, Carl Burger, Beulah Duncan, Fay Gilman, Irene Kelly, Fay Wyatt, Byron Keeling, Oral Burger, Jode Simms, Ocal Paris, Wayah Narrell, Fred Douglas, Elbert DeBusk, William Gillman, Bessie Goostree, Mary Allman, Frank Lambert and Lema Arnett, Wheaton.

Jenkins - Ethlyn King, Raymond Jeffries and Golda Thomas, Jenkins.

Stony Point - Lavern Stubblefield, Gladys Arnold, Joe Stephens, and Hugh Stubblefield, Cassville.

Independence - Gladys Doyle and Laura Noe, Exeter.

Twin Springs - Hazel Vanderpool and Zetta Ryan, Washburn.

Oak Ridge - Flossie Pasley, Vicey Ennes, Anna Hall, Alice and Anna Carterman, Elma Ennes and Zoe Pasley, Cassville.

Seven Star - Charlie Bacon, Washburn.

McDowell - S. R. Hemphill, Dephine Marbut and Ralph Martin, McDowell.

Mountain Home - Aaron and Gerald Hailey and Foutia Clevenger, Cato.

Shell Knob - Maud Cottrell, Grace Brock, Frank Epperly, Blanche Blythe, Clyde Cooper, Bertha Cottrell and Clyde Blythe, Shell Knob.

Scholten - Beatrice Stephens, Scholten.

Gunter - Orval and Lola Prier, Georgia and Henry Gilmore, Rosa and Dessie Terry, Gladys Ulmer, Gladys Roberds, Ona Pennell and Dora Jordan, Purdy.

Green Ridge - Marie O'Dwyer, Purdy.

223 8th grade gradates.
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