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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1949
Page
5
The article describes 4 H activities for ages 15 to 25 including junior leadership, poultry divisions, gardening, field crops, and home economics. It details clothing, food preservation, meal service, canning, and home improvements as progressive projects with yearly goals and exhibit opportunities at county fairs.
The Lawrence Business College expects enrollment to rise about twenty percent this fall reaching slightly over 100 students. President Jakenbush notes veterans seek practical one or two year courses as four year college paths seem impractical. The college opens its eightieth year September 7 with the same faculty and new typewriters.
Dr Peliz of the Public Health Service warns one in twenty children may end up in a mental institution. Dr Felix notes a shift from viewing health as avoiding delinquency to embracing robust mental health as integral to overall well being.
Miss Electa Kindlesperger has staffed the city schools for 24 years guiding ill or injured pupils to the nurse’s office at Junior High, and handling absences during school hours to restore class attendance.
D E Kerr begins his eighth year as principal of Eudora High and Grade schools with enrollment underway. Freshmen report today and first grade enrollment is set for Saturday at 1 PM in the theater building. Regular sessions run 9 AM to 4 PM, with earlier dismissal for certain grades. Bus schedules to be sent. elementary hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 3:30. Faculty includes James E Baker and others across high and grade schools. Baby cottontail rabbits noted as self-sufficient by age three weeks.
Douglas county reports 360 youths in 16 4-H clubs ages 10 to 20 participate in livestock and home economics projects. About 782 girls and 178 boys are enrolled, most under 14, with 85 over 14. Each member may pursue multiple projects guided by county agents and club leaders.
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