Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1916 — Community Work as An Aid to Social Life [ARTICLE]

Community Work as An Aid to Social Life

As the school year opens and the winter season draws near much thought should be given to community activities, and especially to social functions tjiat will bring neighbors together for good times. It is bard tc have too many of these, and in most places this side of life is apt to be neglected rather than overdone. Good wholesome fun is a tonic for mind, spirit and body. Roth young and old need it. but especially should the young people be considered hi this matter. A certain amount of recreation and pleasure is necessary to sharpen interest in life, and each community should feel responsibility for its young people. The church and tile school are good meeting places, for in these buildings every one should feel welcome. Give thought to the social needs of your family and your neighborhood, then go about working ode stone of your mental possibilities. You will not work alone very long, and many plensnnt meetings will result from your efforts