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-. ' j The OREGON STATESMAN; Salem; Oregon, Friday BforningTJanaary i; 1932 I'-L'A " - -' "" ' 1 ! ' . mm mm. r ..i.. ' . - ; - ANJU .U V AXw r ZOO MORE NOW 1TJ HIGH ROOMS Influx of Tuition Students From Nearby Points is Unusually Large How to accommodate ; the Ih creasing number of students in schools of the Salem district, num ber 24, has been a problem for school executes during the past year. Although the total regis tration is but from 100 to 200 larger, congestion has resulted at - the high school and in certain grade buildings. With, nearly 1200 students at tending the senior high school, some 200 more than during lfc?0, all arailable1 space has been brought into use. "What will be .done with the number of pupils expected to enter from the junior high schools for the 1932 spring term next-month is giving .offi cials much concern. 4 Leslie and Parrish junior high schools also are full and High land, Englewood, and Grant grade buildings are crowded. Tuition. Percentage Higher The situation at the high school ! seems caused by an extraordinary influx of tuition students from .outside the district. According to figures recently compiled by Su perintendent George Hug, Salem senior high school, with but three . grades, has a higher ; percentage of tuition students than any four grade 'high school in the ' state, not barring Portland schools. The remarkable circumstance, according to the superintendent. Is that the increased number of pupils is being efficiently taught . by the same staff of teachers as during 1930. The average at tendance has risen from 94 to 98 , per cent and failures are fewer. The decrease in failures is attri buted to the institution of the five-period, day and increase of guidance by the teacher. Under the home room system and with the hour Instead of the 45-minute class periods, the instructors are enabled to deyote more attention to individual 6tudents. Outstanding in the operation of the schools in 19 3 i was the change to the free textbook plan, put Into effect In the elementary schools last September. With books purchased with?" available district funds and the many do aated by parents. It was possible to start off the new text ssstem successfully. How funds for re placing wornout and outmoded books will be obtained remains to be decided. Activity programs, curricular In the grade schools and extracur ricular In the secondary schools, achieved prominence during 1931. The work-play system in the ele mentary schools was further de veloped and more secondary stu dents participated In club activi ties. .: j, Christmas programs of high quality -were presented by the stu dents In-all-the schools. The first county high school music festival was given before a large audience at the senior high school in De cember, , j Opportunity School Valuable Extra services offered by the . schools Included sewing classes. university extension studies and 'the Opportunity school, which was gfven that new name in place of "part-time continuation school." With operating expense of ne cessity to be held to a minimum and expansion untimely from the tax standpoint, "the biggest thing we can do is to hold the v good things we already have our above-average teachers' extension work, pleasant school atmosphere, and equipment," Superintendent Hug declared as the year's classes came to an end before the De cember holidays: Sacred Heart A 1 ' 1. T Acaaemy n as Real Purpose At 370 North Cottage street, Salem, is an institution for the training of the young. It-is con ducted by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, whose life purpose is to Impart to their pupils a Christian education, sol id, useful and cultural. Great importance is attached to an educational service of this kind. It is in the formation of strong Christian character, a great asset of a people. The academic department of fers a. regular four-year senior high school course and is accre dited to the University of Oregon. This, year a commercial depart ment has been added. The elemen tary department offers a thorough training in the work of the eight grades. Sacred Heart academy is one of the vital contributions to the edu cational development of the state. The faculty aims at the build ing up of men and women of well disciplined habits of sbody and mind, and recognizes that the ideal can be reached only through a principle of self-control and well-defined ideas of respect for order and authority. MASONIC MEETINGS COMIiUG IS YEAR Of special interest, to Masons in Salem is the fact that during the year 193 2 three prominent Ma sonic bodies of Oregon will hold their annual meetings in the city, beginning April II and continu ing for three days. The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Oregon will hold its 193 2 annual meeting in the Ma sonic Temple April 11. Milton L. Meyers of Salem is Grand High Priest. It i3 estimated that the attendance will. exceed 200, bring ing to Salem the most prominent Masons in the state. . The Grand Council Royal and Select Masons of Oregon-will meet in Salem April 12, holding ses sions in the Masonic Temple. Ed mund Lewis of Marshfield is Il lustrious Master. ' The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of the state of Oregon will hold its annual ses sion April 13. meeting as with other state bodies, in the Masonic Temple. Norman L. Crout of Portland is Grand Commander. The parade of Knights Templar will be held April J3. Following the parade services will be held in a church which will be open to the public. . On the evening of April 12 the Knights Templar will give a din ner followed by a reception and dance for members and wives of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Grand Council Royal and Select Masons and Grand Com mandery Knights Templar. Host of Samples Put out by Mills Going to Stayton The recently organized Stayton Woolen Mills has been busy get ting out samples. They will man ufacture only fine texture goods. Virgin wool only is used and fine quality for men's and women's garments. Between 3200 and 3300. samples of this material has been placed in the Los Angeles markets. Returns from these samples Indicate that the mill should be doing business on a large scale in about two weeks. They have also just put out' a large line of blanket samples. QiAEPEPy DAV rTI i! rceftrrgra-Tirel Again we extend4 to you, our friends and patrons, this Season's Greetings and Good Wishes and try to express our appreciation for the consideration you have shown us during the past year. " ' . ' MAY THE NEW YEAR BE A MOST HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS ONE ' FOR YOU ( Grant Day rance in lies 4 i v. 1000 BOYS IN 1 1 PROGRAM 1931 Brings Many Victories to Athletic Teams; New Clubs are Formed Although this Salem Y.M.C.A. building was opened only five years ago, already it is bein out grown. The. plant during 1931 was continually abuzx as men, women, boys and girls in large numbers came to participate in gymnasium, swimming pool and club activities. The local associa tion has pioneered in admitting women to Its privileges. Boys in 1931 came in - for a large part of the Y program and in the fall under the direction of the news boys secretary, Dwight Adams of Willamette university, an effective organization of gym nasium classes, and clubs was brouf ht about. I It is estimated the Y touches 1000 boys in Salem and vicinity anC another 500 who hold special memberships. Become Northwest Champs Nineteen thirty-one was a vic torious year for Salem Y athletic teams. The coveted Northwest volleyball championship was won by the local team of business men. As a result it will participate with other prominent United States teams in an exhibition of the sport at the Olympic games at Los Angeles during the coming summer. Prospects this year are for another successful squad. The Y wrestling team in 1931 brought to Salem another north west championship and also won three matches In the northwest tryouts for the Olympic games. The basketball team won the state title and the swimming squad achieved second place in the northwest competition. -Eminent in the developments at the Y during 1930 was the ser vice rendered by the new senior Red Cross lifesaving corps, the Black Dragons. A Junior corps for boys and girls was organized, numerous swimming exhibitions and lifesaving demonstrations giv en throughout Marlon and Polk counties and Hfeguard and swim ming instructor service rendered for many riverside summer gath erings. Summer Camp Erected .? The summer camp, on the site at Oceanside donated to the Sa lem Y two years ago by the Rosen burg brothers of Tillamook, was attended by 125 boys in 1931. Contributions received from the Rotary club made possible erec tion of a needed office and kitch en building. The structure was erected by the boys themselves. New special interest groups or ganized during the fall months were th Rgffio, Rifle and Modef Aircraft clubs. Educational class es were conducted for adults. Throughout the year the asso ciation cooperated with Salem churches and other organizations in community enterprises. Among the activities scheduled for early in the new year are the thrift campaign to begin late this month, and a number of north west athletic contests. . W. I. Staley is president for the present year; R. J. Hendricks, vice-president; Paul H. Acton, re cording secretary; Joseph H. Al bert, treasurer; C. A. Kells, gen eral secretary; Dwight Adams, boys' secretary; R. R. Boardman, physical director; Fred - Smith, boys' physical director, and Sim Phillips, employment - bureau agent. Employment Aid Offered By Y.W.C.A. An unusually heavy demand has been made on the employment de partment of the Young Women's Christian association daring the past year. The Y. W. C. A. main tains the only exclusive women's employment agency in Salem. Few people have realized that the suffering has been perhaps as keenly felt among the unemploy ed women and girls as among men. Through the effort of their em ployment department many wo men and girls have been given as sistance. More than 4,000 wo men and -girls have registered fjhr work during the year yast. Aboit 25 per cent were placed. Of the remaining 75 per cent, many $1 these were without homes dr funds, and theY. M. C. A. his been the "Big Sister" in lendlrfg a helping hand not only to fl4d employment, but to house arid care for Kern until such time as they could help themselves: Many women with children, and women and girls of all ages have ex pressed their genuine thank for the very real help offered by the Y. W. C. A. Santaly Offers Recreation for Over 200 Girls Modern education stresses a well-rounded summer program, therefore the Salem Y. W. C. A. maintains a summer retreat known as Camp Santaly, on the Santiam River near Mehama. More than 200 girls had the use of the camp last summer. Two Girl Scout groups and four Girl Reserve groups enjoyed camp life for a fortnight Business girls have the pleasure of week ends at camp. The building and upkeep of the camp is cared for by the Board of Directors of the Salem Y. W. C. A. Mrs. C. S. Hamilton and Mrs. Claude Glenn has the direct responsibility for swimming, hik ing, all sort of , outdoor crafts, a chanco to learn new hand crafts, a finer sense of play, a truer estimate of work and life, real comradshlp, and a deepening consciousness of the spiritual forces in life. N Y a ew ears Greeting s MCA IS YOUNG PEOPLE Work is Well Supported in Salem; Large Group of Directors Active The question so often ff asked, "What is the y. w. C. A."? It Is a fellowship of women asso ciated together with a Christian Purpose. It is a world Organiza tion; operating la 41 countries. The association la Interested in every issue that pertains to wo men and girls. During the, past year emphasis has been placed on four real issue of major interest to women. These are health, physical, mental and spiritual health! ' . Citizenship, which includes world citizenship, which has been expressed this year fn the secur ing of 35,000 signatures to be sent to the Geneva conference for disarmament. Vocations: During this present unemployment situation a great deal has been done to make voca tional adjustments and give aid in emergency situations. Marriage and home: Since woman's place is in the home huch of the association program emphasizes family life. The work in Salem is carried on by a board of directors. Each woman on the board carries a definite rsponsibility. The pres ent board follows: ' Mrs. William McGilchrUt, presi dent. Mrs. W. D. Clarke, first rice president and Chairman of mem bership committee; Mrs. Kitty Carver, second vice president, finance committee; Mrs. F. M. Erickson. recording secretary; ! Mrs. i. A. Brownson, treasurer finance committee;; Mrs. J. H. McNary, correspond ing secretary. Mrs. P. W. Byrd chairman of physical education; Mrs. B. E. Carrier, religions education; Mrs. SI. L. Meyers, chairman social committee; Mrs. B. C. Miles, religious edu cation; Mrs. W. T. Jenks, girl reserve committee chairman; Mrs. F. E. Brown, chairman nominating committee; Mrs. L. O. Qlemeat, chairman house committee; Mrs. William Gahlsdorf. fi nance committee; Mrs. C. S. Hamilton, ehairmaa camp committee. Mrs. F, A. Elliott, chairman fi nance committee; Miss Dorothea Steaaloff, glrla work committee; Dr. Mary Purviae, basinets girls; Mrs. George Hug, physical eda cation: Mrs. Claud Glean, earns com mittee. Staff members ara Mrs. Eliza beth: Gallaher, general secretary; Mrs.: M. B. Wagstaft, office aad employment; and Mrs. Josephine Stewart, house, mother. I l ' I I IIIIM I II V ii r. Geo. E. aters Another year has flown, leaving us with memories of experiences,! trials and successes. With the dawn of a New Year we naturally reflect upon the year that has passed, and in so doing we find ourselves .with a deep sense of thankfulness and appreciation for the many kindnesses of our friends and patrons. We wish for everyone a. full measure of health and " happiness during 1932. JXALOEM tLAOJWtDQQy (Do I 263 South High St. - (ft Phone 9125 ft "jr fecjif . Throughout the year, just passed (DOJID FAMCDQJiT CLCDCtK has steadily ticked off 365 days 8760 hours 525,000 minutes 31,536,000 seconds Every second of the year we strove to serve you faithfully and efficiently And Now As the clock begins the never-ending cycle again we thank you for your cooperation and patronage during the past year and invite you to visit our station often during 1932. D IAlPtPy WEWyEAK '-'4 THE STATION WITH A CLOCK" "Jira" "BUI" Invit Us to Tour Next Blowout WE FEATURE JTOP ; (Vv ) S TIRES BRAKES TEL. g)P4 fia : j i mm I Tl P A'lTL'DIE'Cr.llS "-''Is . f Ant I : j; t i .1 m IH