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GEORGE EDWARD MARSHALL 1862 - I 932 (dJkC MAN has had a more far reaching influence upon the minds of youth in Iowa than George Edward Marshall since his entrance into educational work in the year 1882. From that time the name of Mr. Marshall rapidly gathered fame and respect as the scope of his work broadened. No recession, no lack of ambition has cluttered the path of this man who took upon his shoulders the burden of improving educational methods and preparing future citizens to discharge the duties which would inevitably be theirs. Those who knew him hx)ked to him for significant, uplifting work; and they were not disappointed, for they found there a sure and constant vitality, unbending in spite of the pressure upon it and constant until the call from the Great Master. Those exacting virtues which we ask of our ideals were not missing in him. We find them in every phase of his work. George Edward Marshall was born December 23, 1862, in Watertown, New York. During his boyhtxxl, his parents, John and Ida Spaulding Marshall, moved to Chicago. In this metropolis Mr. Marshall spent the greater part of his boyhood. He was graduated from the South Division High School. He entered Syracuse University, but, after completing one year, he transferred to Columbia University where he re- ceivcd his degree. At college he took up the usual course of studies offered by those institutions, namely, the liberal arts. Almost immediately his merit brought him a position as high school teacher in Keokuk, Iowa. After serving a short time as a teacher, Mr. Marshall became principal at the age of twenty-one. While in Keokuk, he also held the chair of chemistry in the Keokuk Medical College. This institution ceased to function early in the twen- tieth century. In 1900 George Edward Marshall became head of the Central High School in Sioux City, Iowa. While there, a certain character-revealing incident occurred which it is worth while to relate. J. N. “Ding” Darling, now a famous cartoonist, roomed with Mr. Marshall. “Ding,” knowing his own weakness, begged Mr. Marshall to take care of his money so that he would not spend too much. Mr. Marshall did so willingly and displayed while handling another's money a great integrity, a sense of which he has passed on to many of Iowa's youth since that time. After seven years' service at Sioux City, Mr. Mashall came to Davenport to suc- ceed Mr. Frank L. Smart as principal of Davenport High Schexfl. From 1907 to 1932 he served in this his selected career. Mr. Marshall was a superior school man, having a versatility of knowledge which made him adept in any class into which he might step. At one time a teacher in Latin and chemistry, he understtxxl the problems of the teacher and had a realization of the work of high school students. Personal touch with students was one of his particular aims, and for the sincere student he had a character- istic pat on the head or some cheerful word of encouragement. His leadership was undisputed.
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George Edward Marshall married Miss ElTic Hutchinson of Keokuk, Iowa, on December 30, 1912. His marriage terminated a courtship of some years, and we need but say that their life together was a delightful companionship. Mr. Marshall was active in high school work of the state in general. He was a member of the Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association on its organization in 1904. He served two years as president of the Board immediately after its founding. Later he again became president and served almost continuously in that capacity. Mr. Marshall was also prominent in the National High School Athletic Association and was president of this organization at the time of his death. He also served as president of the State Teachers' Association and the Southeastern Division of the Iowa State Teachers’ Association. He was always interested in institutional work, but his main object was undoubtedly a good high school. By far the most remarkable fact concerning the career of George Edward Marshall as an educator is that he has been and still is the educational ideal of thousands who knew him. He will live among us as a mighty force.
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