Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 275, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 March 1930 — Page 10

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PENSION DEBATE i FINALS ARE SET FOR APRIL 4,5 Manchester College to Be Host to Contestants of State League. Manchester college will be host Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, to high school pupils from all paits of the state for the semi-final and final contests of the Indiana State Debating League, headed by Professor George Beauchamp. associate in the college’s department of public speech. Teams from eight schols, Elwood, Huntington, Jefferson of Lafayette, Goshen, Princeton, Lebanon, Huntington and Wiley of Terre Haute, are zone winners and will meet in the first of the semi-finals at 1:15 p. m. Friday. This will reduce contenders to four teams which will debate at 8:30 a. m. Saturday, to de- j eide the two competitors for the state championship, which will be i held at 7:30 p. m.

Eagles Provide Data Subject of debate this year, discussed by sixty-five member high schools of the league, is “Resolved, That the state of Indiana should adopt bv law the principle ot old age pensions." Data ha.; been provided speakers by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, first champion of the campaign to abolish poorhouses. Otto P. Delu.se, chairman of the Indiana Eagles’ old age pension commission, will preside at the debate finals. Arrangements are being made to broadcast the event. High schools in all state congressional districts except the Seventh were entered in this season's contests, which drew a total attendance of '40.000. Seymour Stands High Some district winners with high percentage standings were Seymour, fourth. 1.000; Connersville. sixth, .83; Elw’ood, eighth, .857 Lebanon, ninth. .875; Lafayette, tenth, ,&33. and Goshen, thirteenth, 875. Other district winners were: First. Princeton; second. Dugger; third, Huntingburg; fifth, Wiley of Terre Haute; eleventh, Huntington, and twelfth, Columbia City. Judges in the concluding events will be Professors Fred Conkling, R. C. Wenger and Dr. A. W. Cordier, Manchester college: Professor J. H. Mcßurney, University of Michigan, and Professor Monroe, Purdue university. ORCHESTRA MEMBERS RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS Classes Conducted at Two Schools for Juvenile Musicians. Members of the orchestra at school No. 25. Merrill and South New Jersey street, receive their .n----strumentai instruction in classes j conducted by W. E. Tallentire at ■ Schools 25 and 8. Pupils in the class at school No. 25 are Glodine Stringer. William j Bristow, Thomas Corrigan and William Patterson. Seven other pupils belong to the class at school No. 8. They are j Nellie Keeling. Catherine Ferraro,' Helen Cope, P. Queener, Helen Marie Shea, James Brubaker and William Carrigan.

Broad Ripple

BY FRANCES COFFEE Girls led boys by a margin of nine on the school honor roll this month. Those on the roll are Dorthea Hammon, Keith Roberts. Mary Saw*J|r, Hazel Abhett, Henry Nordsiek. jftary Cox, Maurice Eddingfieid, ■Bessie Ryan, Helen Wemerbee, Milidred Peters, Jane Fisher, Mary Jean [Clark, Jean Ward, Florence Arm--1 strong. Billy Wood, Cora Zaber, WiJfliam Nelson and Helen Carrier. Evelyn Armstrong, sophomore, won third place in the D. A. P. essay contest with her paper, • Guideposts to Citizenship.’’ Thelma Hinshaw, Broad Ripple graduate, has been nominated as "Freshman Rose” at Bullet university. She is a pledge of Alphi Delta Pi sorority. Pupils who assisted in the joint student council and Parent- Teacher irogram Wednesday were Helen Martha Royer. Alice Jane Brownley, Jane Hamilton Sue ”ookenour, Gertrude Scan’an. Esher Canine. Harry- Riddell, Heien 'arrier, Margaret Hitchcock. Ruth Hue. Bessie Ryan. Marv Walker, ean Lane. Catherine McDonald and lary Clark. Handicraft is the project selectd by the Broad Ripple girl re’rves for the year. Monthly projets are March, food sale; April, icture; May. style show, and June, ionics. The Commercial Club is sponsoring a series of demonstrations in 'peration of different office appliances. The stenotype was dcmon'trated Thursday by pupils who rave detailed explanation.

Washington

BY MARSHALL SMITH. First and second places In three sections of the district Latin congest held at Ben Davis Saturday were won by Washington pupils. They are. Section lA. Virginia Miller. first, and Edith Gingery, second; Section IL Marshall Smith, first, and Ray Allen, second; Section 111. Eunice Vestal, first, and Irene Gross, second. Senior '•las? members will present “Syncopating Seniors." a play prepared by themselves, in the school’s auditorium this afternoon and tonight. leading characters in the showare Dorothy Carlisle. Edith Mae Pearson, Erwin t Bright.. Edna Branch, Forrest Blackwell, Mildred Head and Harold Haine.

Pupils Hold Model Kite Contest

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'I here is science in making a kite was the decision of 160 pupils, members of the Kite Club at School 35, Madison avenue and Raymond streets, who entered models in a contest at the school recently. Winners and their prize models are shown above: Upper left, Gem-ge Harness and Ruby Winmger. first place winners; upper right, John Kraas and Kathryn Downie. second place winners; and below, Olen Hier and Nina Dressier, third p’acc winners. Pupils, directed by teachers, held a kite flying exhibition at the school following the contest.

PLAY TO BE STAGED P. T. A. Group Program to Be Given at School. Costumes dating back fifty years will be worn by characters in the play, "Clubbing a Husband," to bp staged at school No. 47, at 1240 West Ray street, at 7:45 tonight by the Parent-Teacher Association. Fathers will supplement the program by presenting a minstrel act. Harry B. Duncan will be interlocutor, assisted by Nich Owens, George Taylor, Rudolph Vogel, Jess Bush, Fern Smith. Coy Hail, Harry Williams, Carl Wells, Bennett David, Norman Smith. Van Steward, Elmer Young and John Smith. Mrs. Mary Sims, P. T. A. president, is directing the play. Characters are Mrs. Ethel Bohanon, Mrs. Katherine Crist-well, Mrs. Belle Andrews, Mrs. Kate Rathers, Mrs. Anna Owens. Mrs. Tillie Williams, Mrs. Anna Harris. Mrs. Nellie Beanblossom, Mrs. Ethel Wells, Mrs. Lacy Duecker. Mrs. Althea Mohr and Mrs. Esther Wilson. GIVE LIGHT ON CENSUS School Pupils Will Be Told of Work by Wilmeth. Operations of the United States census bureau in collecting information regarding population, homes and industries will be explained to pupils in public schools by Delbert O. Wilmeth, census supervisor for the Eighth Indiana census district. To show pupils how Uncle Sam uses census figures in his national housekeeping is the purpose of disseminating the information among school children. Pupils will be asked to write compositions about certain questions listed in the census schedule. Census taking will start April 2. COLLECT FREE WORMS School 54 Pupils Burn Tree Pests in Huge Bonfire. Thousands of destructive worms gathered from trees and shrubbery by pupils of school No. 54, East Tenth and Dearborn streets, were burned in a large bonfire at the school ground recently. For several weeks the 935 pupils of the school have been collecting "hag worms" which hatch from bags containing 200 eggs, attached to trees. According to Miss Grace M. Black, principal, more than two bushels of the insects were thrown in the fire. Freshman Class to Give Show The freshman class of Valley Mills high school will sponsor a magician show and moving picture in the Valley Mills gymnasium Friday night, March 28. P. T. A. to Present Play A blackface comedy. “The Order of the Boiled Owls," will be presented by the John Strange Parent-Teacher Association at the John Strange school at 8:15 tonight.

In the World of Books

BY EDNA M. LEVEY * Indianapolis Public Librsrr Educators of the land are saying that peace for future generations can be secured only by developing the “international mind" in the younger generations. Stories of boys and girls in other lands and other times stimulate the sense of history in youthful readers. For developing this “international mind" the public library recommends the following stories which can be found at the Central library and its branches: “ADVENTUES OF ANDRIS," by Elizabeth P. Jacobi—A delightful story of life in Hungary. “ALANNA," by Helen C. Crew— This book introduces a fascinating young Irish girl whose adventures, both in her native country and in America, make very interesting reading. “KULLU AND THE ELEPHANT." by John Eyton—A thrilling adventure story of Indian jungle life. It is sequel to ' Kuliu of the Carts,” published last vear. “OLAF. LOFOTEN FISHER-

‘Star-Spangled Banner ’ Leads in Anthem Poll

Partial Returns in Vote of School Children for Favorite Given. American school children would choose the "Star-Spangled Banner" as the national anthem, according to first results of a nation-wide poll, in which 300,000 pupils voted. Early returns In the anthem poll, conducted by Current Events, national school newspaper, indicate that a total of 181,892 votes for “The Star-Spangled Banner” and 90.974 votes for “America, the Beautiful.’’ A bill now is pending before congress, which, if enacted, will make "The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem of the United States. This bill has support of numerous patriotic organizations, headed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Captain Walter I. Joyce, national Americanization director of that organization, is in charge of the campaign. Numerous pacifists, teachers and educational leaders are opposing the bill on grounds that words of “The Star-Spangled Banner” are too warlike. This group favors "America, the Beautiful.”

PUPILS PUBLISH PAPER Helen Freize Is Editor-In-Chief at School No. 8. “A drop of ink makes millions think" is the fitting motto adopted for the school paper of school No. 8, at- 520 Virginia avenue. The paper is known as Eight Ink Drops. Clarence Purcell is business manager and Helen Freije is editor-in-ches. A recent issue contained contributions by the following pupils: Lois Harris, Mary Strother, Doris Walden, Harvey Powers, Leellen Buchanan, Eileen White and Mable Sturdevant. SCHOOL NEARLY READY Southport Building May Be Used For Commencement. Southport’s new high school building under construction on Madison road north of Southport, may be finished sufficiently to hold annual commencement exercises in it this year. O. S. Pollard, Perry township trustee, has announced he will receive bids on supplies and equipment. The new building, which is expected to be among the best in the state, will be completed for opening of school next fall.

MAN." by Fru Constance Schram— The story of a little Norwegian boy who spent the winter in a far north fishing village of the Lofoten islands. “PRAN OF ALBANIA." by Elizabet Miller—A fine tale of Albania, with Pran as a heroine. “PRINCE BANTAM." by May MeNeer and Lynd Ward—A famous old Japanese hero-tale which tells the story of the adventures of Yoshitune, the brave, and his faithful follower, the great giant Benkei. ‘THE RED PRIOR'S LEGACY." by Alfred H. Bill—A story of adventures of an American boy in the French revolution and his search for hidden treasure. “THE TANGLE-COATED HORSE AND OTHER TALES." by Ella Young—Wonderful deeds of the famous Gaelic hero, Pionn, told in rich and colorful prose. “UNDER TWO EAGLES." bv Helen C. Crew—The hero of this story is Vasely, son of a poor Warsaw fisherman. Principal scenes of the story are laid in Poland, but occasionally shift to America.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

DISPLAY SCHOOL ART Work of City Grade Pupils Attracts Attention. Art- exhibits of work of departmental grade pupils of city schools in illustrative and modernistic designing are attracting hundreds of visitors to city school offices, Ohio and Meridian streets. Best work of pupils in first four grades of schools Nos. 70,82, 85, 62,5 and 15 is being shown in the art department. The drawings, most of which are done in chalk and crayon, illustrate playground, classroom and other activities. One piece that has attracted considerable notice is a free hand drawing illustrating Wordsworth’s poem, “The Village Smithy.” The. drawings were selected by art supervisors of city schools and will be on exhibition for several weeks. Miss FJorence Fitch, city school art supervisor, is in charge of the display.

Technical

BY RYAN HALL An informal party for Division A of the 19§0 graduating class was held in the girls’ gymnasium today. Committees on program were headed by Richard Conder, Jean Hunter and Betty Oglesby. Officers elected by the Boys’ Glee Club are Jack Fritzlen, president: Ted Freeman, vice-president; Edward Lambert, secretary-treasurer; Horace Haney, librarian; Ernest Schaefer, historian; David Klinger, sergeant-at-arms, and Robert Mcore, program chairman. Honors for perfect papers in an English “hurdle” test have been awarded Alvey Johnson, Marjorie Donney, Martha Hawkins, Douglas Ewing, Arthur Marks and Naomi Houser. • Leading parts in the play, “The Little Journey,” to be given by Division T of the senior class, have been assigned to Gene Porttens and Ernest Schaefer. Other parts will be played by Virginia Stephenson, James Baker, Robert Hammer, Mary Alice Burch, Jane Williams, Eugenia Flittz, Edward Lambert, Robert Hively, Elizabeth Hughes, Marie Fears. Arthur Shumaker, Everett Kuhn, Paul Strieback, Gerald Deer and Ralph Proud. MRS. HAYWARD SPEAKER Talk on Nature Study to Be Given Saturday at Museum. Saturday morning classes for school children at the Children’s museum, 1150 North Meridian'street, will hear Mrs. Henry E. Hayward. Indianapolis Girl Scouts’ council member, discuss “Little Adventures With Nature.” In connection with the talk, she will show films on bird life containing closeup studies of birds and a picture entitled "Salting the Bird's Tail.”

Spring Term! Undaunted by the spring blizzard thousands of school boys rigged fishing poles and sewed covers on worn-out baseballs this week preparatory to enjoying a hilarious round of fun during the spring vacation. Public grade and high schools will remain closed for spring recess the school week, beginning April 4. Parochial schools will stay open at present and children- in those schools will be given a spring vacation around Easter time.

CONTESTANTS IN ORATORY MEETS TO BE HONORED Guests of Warren Central Saturday at Seventh District Tourney. Marion county contestants in the national oratorical contest on the Constitution of the United States whl be guests of Warren Central high school Saturday at the Seventh district meet.. The contest is sponsored by the Indiana State Bar Association with Sidney S. Miller. Indianapolis attorney, and Fred T. Gladden, county schools superintendent, co-chair-man for this district. City and county schools to be represented will be Shortridge, Broad Ripple, Southport and Acton. Each contestant will have six minutes for his discussion and then will give a four-minute extemporaneous talk. Contestants are Dudley Davis, Southport; Curtiss Plopper, Shortridge; Thomas Wilmeth. Broad nipple, and Loren Fink. Acton, who is entered in the essay contest. Judges will be George Jeffrey, United States district attorney; Paul G. Davis and Miller. An essay contest being held In conjunction with the oratorical contest will close April 4. Subjects for this contest arc "Indiana’s Constitutional Convention." “How Constitutions Differ From Legislative Enactments" and “Why We Have a Constitution.” Judges will be Ray D. Everson, managing editor the

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Final Date for Entries in Poster Contest Set

39 Towns Are Enrolled in Seventh Annual State P. T. A. Event. pu Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind.. March 27. —April 17 is announced as the final date on which posters may be submitted in the seventh annual state contest held under auspices of the Indiana university extension and the Indiana State Parent-Teacher Association. Schools in thirty-nine towns have ; been enrolled in the contest, according to Hugh Norman of the extension division. Judges will meet in , Indianapolis April 19 to select winning posters and April 25 at the spring luncheon of the Indiana Par-ent-Teacher Association board of managers prizes will be presented. Movements for traffic regulation and safety in schools will be aided by this year's contest since the subIndianapolis News: Emsley W. Johnson, attorney, and Gladden. Oratorical winners at Warren Central will compete in the state contest to be held in Indianapolis between April 11 and 18. Samuel E. Garrison, city school board member, is in charge of thd state contest. Some of the subjects to be discussed will be “The Value of Political Parties in the Functioning of the Constitution,” “The Constitution in the Daily Life of the Individual," "Personalities of the Constitutional Convention" and “The Constitution as a Guaranty of the Individual."

ject of all posters must relate to that subject. Schools from the following cities and towns are in the contest: Columbia City, Dale, Indianapolis, Martinsville. Putnamville, Lyons. Franklin, Gas City, North Terre Haute, Michigan City, Auburn, Elkhart, Gaston, Aurora, Mitchell. Mishawawka, Evansville, Crown Point, Ambia, Lawrence, Vincennes, New Carlisle. Noblesville, New Albany. Kempton. Goldsmith, Huntington. Bndgeville, Farmland, Argos, Howe, Decatur, Tell City. Ft. Wayne, St, Bernice, Rochester and Spicelartd. P. T. A. GROUP WILL PRESENT PLAY AGAIN ■Mothers' Chorus Will Appear in Colonial Concert. Second performance of the play, “Sewing for the Heathen." will be given under auspices of the ParentTeacher Association at School 39 at 801 South State avenue, at 8 tonight, The mothers’ chorus of School 20. at 1125 Spruce street, will appear in a colonial concert in connection with the play. Mrs. Geneva Overleese is director. Members of the chorus are Mrs. C. E. Sunthimer, Mrs. John Callender, Mrs. Harry B. McClanahan, Mrs. Overleese. Mrs. John Batmann, Mrs. Edward C. Shaw. Mrs. E. K. Fletcher, Mrs. Olive Motsinger, Mrs. Earl Hadley, Mrs. Earl Forsythe, Mrs. Hazel Washburn. Mrs. H. A. Dale, Mrs. R. D. Jackson, Mrs D. R. Spurgeon, Mrs. Allen Green. Mrs. J. E. Harbaugh. Mrs. A. G. Ziegler and Mrs. Paul Meyer.

MARCH 28, 1930

GIRLS LEADING IN SCHOLARSHIP 114 Pupils Named on Honor Roll at Washington. Girls continued to lead boys in scholarship standings at Washington high school with announcement of the monthly honor roll today. Honors were awarded to 114 pupils, eighty-eight of whom were girls and twenty-six boys. High honors were given thirty-four with grades averaging above 95 per cent. Pupils named on the high honorroll were: ( Girls -Virginia Miller, Marv Van Meter, Edith Ciintterv. Betty Branlttan. Marguerite Halbtni;. Loi';e Gross. o>orgia Weatherford. Shtrlev Harvey. Doris Poteet, Ruby Jacobs. Dorothy Edwards. Josephine Kennedy. Geraldine Kelley. Cecelia Kupperi sehmtdt. Wanda Per.tzek, Maryland Bay. , Jane Leonard, La Verne Conway. Anna i Spnrenbleek. Jeanette Wolf. Mary Louise I Wilson. Irene Gross. Margaret Schoen. ; Christina OarelofT. Cortnne Gingery, Doris Waltz, Mildred Flatemeeer, Esther Kinl ninger. Boys—Marshall Smith. Rny Allen. Her- ! man Fischer. Roland Creato r. GRADE SCHOOL STARTED Plans for construction of anew ! grade school building at Bridge- ! port were started recently by Vestal ' C. Davis, Wayne township trustee. Additions to School 8. at Garden ; City, and 1, at Flackville. also are i listed in the plans. A bond issue of $20,000 has been proposed by the Wayne township advisory board and appropriation of other funds for im- ! provements will be made at a meetj ing of Davis and the advisory board 1 April 16.