Popularity of ancient children's games on the wane in modern times
A 1972 feature notes that traditional play like mumbly-peg, jump rope, hopscotch, and marbles persists in some places but faces decline as modern toys and organized sports capture children’s attention. Educators and YMCA officials cite economic and cultural shifts, while teachers observe aging interest and store availability impacting access to classic games.
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George Washington
Lane
Hunt
Athens
Greece
Ancient
Rome
Lub
YMCA
Lubbock
Three Men Appointments Made To Tech Med School Officials
Tech University in Austin announced three new appointments to its faculty in the Department of Biochemistry and Physiology. John A. Buesseler M D will serve as vice dean for health affairs. Gwynne H. Little as assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry. and John W. Pelley as assistant professor in the Department of Medicine. Holloway joins as assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and participates in NIH postdoctoral work.
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Texas
Austin
University School of Medicine
University of South Florida
University of
John A. Buesseler
North Carolina
Gwynne H. Little
John W. Pelley
L. Shannon Holloway
Texas+ Holloway Jr
Jie
Institute of
Huntington
Florida College
Auburn State University University
Florida School of Medicine
Emory, University
Bete Beta Bel
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Biological Society
Tal Medical College
Honorary Biological Society
American Association For At
Medical College of the Advancement of Science
Holloway
Chemical Society
Sigma xXij
Honorary Society
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Little
State VFW Post Honored in Dallas Convention
Clyde W. Hall of 7002 Ave Q was named departmental junior vice commander for Texas at the 2nd district convention in Dallas. Post 2466 earned first place for outstanding promotion and display of poppies, the best since its charter 15 years ago. The post’s display will compete with 10,000 posts at a national convention in Chicago. More than 4,500 attendees from Texas posts joined the four day session ending Sunday.
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Ave. Q
Veterans of Foreign Wars
State of Texas
Dallas
Post
Bill Holecker
Chicago
Holecker
Texas
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