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Newspaper
Mount Prospect Herald
Location
Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1930
Page
5
The notice lists names and addresses of rural schools directors of education. Noble J. Puffer Arlington Heights Otto F. Aken DesPlaines Clarence M. Callahan Forest Park Nellie G. McMahon Chicago Beverley Catherine McClaughry Palos Park Paul J. Sheehan Lansing Illinois.
The 7th and 8th grades made a Netherlands booklet and poster. An Achievement meeting occurred on Nov 17 1930 followed by games and refreshments. Students learn sewing, wood craft, and aeroplane projects while Mr Benkert and Mr Stockley visit. radio dramas on Miles Standish and the Pilgrims noted.
Pups and teachers enjoyed school festival films by Mr Puff er. Ill Dorothy Flowers absent. Achievement program on Nov 14 raised 30.50 from ticket sales. Bonnie Whittington and Mildred Franson organized selling. Music by a mixed quartet. Captain Miles Standish and Evangeline readings in grades. New orchestra formed with several instruments. Basketball practice begins. Third and fourth grades plant fernery with Keneth Ericksen. Pilgrim Village project and Thanksgiving poems planned. Pur due football trip noted. Teachers and students engaged in Current Event papers, Lincoln Highway maps, South America and British Isles geography map reviews. Eighth grade debate on Sherman’s march.
Paul Cray reports band practice began Monday with new instruments enjoyed by pupils. Mr Kraft from Winnetka mentors the group. A hike to the Cabin in the Woods occurred during Creative Group Activities Hour. Plans include trips to Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium before holidays and an illustrated Illinois talk by a Public representative.
The Mannheim school held its annual Achievement meeting with a business session followed by a program featuring eight acts by all grades including radio, vegetable march, turkey songs and a lemonade stand playlet. Mr Callahan praised parental cooperation while Mr Darwin offered a light take on public opinion. A dance with Mr Rowlett’s trio concluded the evening.
The Achievement club sponsored a Thanksgiving program for parents on Friday November 21 featuring Let’s Go Orchestra songs and plays from various school divisions. Mr Aken showed slides on Paul Revere’s Ride and The Tour of the World. A December 2 Mothers’ club meeting is announced and the group plans a December 3 screening of The Cohens and Kelly’s and Andy Gump comedy with admission 35 cents adults 25 cents.
Mildred Reinke notes the new school is the community’s pride and an opening is imminent. She mentions the facility’s popularity and the inability to accommodate the large turnout expected for the opening event.
A Chicago Lincoln Park totem pole north wind season piece recounts the Kulus Thunder Bird and Killer Whale myth from the North Alaskan tribe. The Steel Headed man, the Sezayuki monster, and the Warrior daughter illustrate tribal history and victory tales. The article urges all to see the authentic carved story.
Attendance and tardiness records remain strong in the 7th and 8th grades as the district expands activities. The school notes new facilities and a growing library connection with Portage Park Branch. Local events include Armistice Day observance and a cooking project luncheon, with various staff and guest visits enhancing health education.
ELK GROVE SCHOOL District 59 announces a Thursday evening dance on December 4 open to all. A recent Achievement meeting on November 20 raised 42.55 after expenses to be deposited in the bank. Mr Byrd spoke with entertainers from Mr Aken's division and students Wilfred Bernice Wesley and Raymond gave book report presentations.
District 16 in Palatine township announces a benefit card party on Friday December 5 at the schoolhouse. Tickets are 35 cents.
The Wearied Ones endure ennui when they never think or brood on abstract ideas. Hazlitt warns against mindless inaction and urges continual intellectual engagement to avoid inner weariness.
The passage argues that while environment illuminates character it is crucial for men to view themselves as active shapers of their surroundings. It stresses personal responsibility in molding circumstances rather than passively accepting them.
The chassis of the new Chevrolet Six has been refined and advanced in various ways. The frame is heavier deeper and stronger than before.
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