Newspaper Tidbits from Rick B Monday, March 20, 2006 "The South Bend Weekly Tribune", Saturday, January 15, 1898, page 5 Meeting of County Truant Officers. The five truant officers of the county met Friday afternoon in the office of Supt. Clem and decided to strictly enforce the compulsory education law. Parents who at the close of the school year have not sent their children to school for 120 consecutive days during the term will be subject to the penalties. Teachers, Supt. Clem states, can greatly aid officers by making reports of absentees thus saving patrons the risks of penalties.