How to Start Social CentersPart I Getting the IdeaMill City, Kan., Oct. 12, 1912.My Dear Sir: In the effort to get social centers established here I find myself in need of certain information that is not contained in the "Wider Use of the School Plant." I have recently come home from college with a desire to do something for our town. In the president's commencement address he dwelt very earnestly upon the responsibility of leadership conferred by a college education. I asked the professor of sociology what I could do at home to discharge that responsibility and he said: "Push social centers!" Well, I've been pushing, and pushing, now for a month and they don't budge at all.After reading up the subject in your book I went to the superintendent of schools fully expecting an enthusiastic reception. When I had explained my object he looked nonplussed for a moment and then referred me to the members of his board. It seems that he seldom starts anything new himself for fear oTable of Contents no contentsAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org