Mildred was deeply troubled upon discovering that the State could not allocate funds for a new school in the Springfield Community. The county suggested that if the community could construct the school, they would assist with the tin roof. This situation calls for our immediate attention and action.
Mildred, understanding the urgency, knew there was no time to waste. The next generation of school-age children will soon fill the old Society Hall. She urgently needs to meet with the board to devise a plan for a new, larger School building. The time to act is now, and we all have a responsibility to ensure the future of our community's education. The urgency of this situation is not just a call to action; it's a demand for immediate attention and action.
The Springfield Community, our birthplace, has shown remarkable resilience. After the Civil War, we transformed the society hall into our school, partitioning the lower floor into two classrooms. This was a testament to our community's ability to adapt and overcome challenges. However, the new students will soon overcrowd the hall, and the upstairs floor is needed for the benevolent society and club meetings. This situation underscores the pressing need for a new school building, a challenge we are ready to face together.
About Mildred "Millie" Turner
Mildred Turner was hired as the Jeanes Supervisor, working under Dr. E.T. Portwood, Superintendent and local dentist. The Anna T Jeanes Foundation paid Black teachers in rural areas in the Southern States to work for the school system, and Mildred worked for the Black schools in Taliaferro County. The Legacy and Philanthropy of Anna Thomas Jeanes - Friends Journal Being the daughter of Rev. Henry Turner and Katie Roberts and a graduate of Spelman Seminary in Atlanta, she came highly recommended.
The School Trustees were Stelustus Turner, Chairman; Spence Turner, secretary; Casper Evans, treasurer; George Chapman, Ed F Turner, Clark Turner, Joseph Turner, and Miles Hackney.
Mildred met with the board, and together, they decided Miles Hackney would be the best person to get the school design. Recently hired by the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) to teach farmers how to improve their crops, he became acquainted with the Huberts of Hancock County, who had a well-developed Springfield Community with a church, community center, and school. He felt sure the Huberts would share their school design.
Meanwhile, the Springfield School Trustees planned several rallies in the county and church to raise funds.
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