Grand Prairie Daily News from Grand Prairie, Texas • Page 3

Friday, March 1, 1935. THE GRAND PRAIRIE TEXAN Page Three 27, a special assembly of high school students was called. At this assembly Mr. Thurman of SMU introduced the Vocational Guidance team from SMU who addressed the students on the requirements for success in three fields- engineering, medicine and physical education. The Track Team The Grand Prairie track team has started its second week of training.

Due to the cold weather the boys haven't been able to run any but they expect to be back on the track in a few days. The County Meet will be held 'in about two weeks at Lake Cliff. The students and members of the team expect a large attendance from Grand Prairie to be there to pull for the Gophers. Capt. Lindsay is entered in the 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, 220 yard low hurdles, high jump and pole vault.

J. W. Doyle is entered in shot put, javelyn, discus, pole vault and mile run. Edward Redman is entered in 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, high jump and broad jump. Elton Archer is entered in 100 yard dash, 880 yard run, 120 yard high hurdles.

E. G. Curry is in the 440 yard dash and mile run. Kenneth Hale is entered in shot put, broad jump, 440 yard run, 220 yard dash. Bobby Shanks is entered in high jump and 880 yard run.

George Beavers will enter the high jump and broad jump. More men are expected to enter as soon as the team works out on the track. Grammar School Baseball. Mr. Bradford has his grammar school lads out for baseball.

He has about twenty-five boys out, He claims that he will win the county championship. We hope Mr. Bradford's word is good. Those out for the team are David Hale, Billie Turner, Carl Harris, George Latham Earle Latham, Travis Stampher, Billie Dohnam, Leon Kirby, Hiram McLeroy, Wilkes Black, Munsey Martin, Billie Keck, Jack Brown, Kenneth Womack, Fred House, Hosea Mancill, Laguen Rawlins, Widdard Rawlins. The high school wil play these lads in a game next Monday afternoon.

Every one is invited to attend the game. CONTRIBUTION TO CITIZENSHIP That alcohol education is being recognized as one of the most important activities of the present day is seen by the place given to it by other countries. The reason for information on this subject at this time is the lack of understanding by the public of how the use of beer, wine, brandy and other drinks containing etiel alcohol directly effects the health of the individual and development of desirable traits of character, and therefore, its bearing on susceptibility to diseases, on child welfare, unhappy and broken homes, public welfare, public health, crime, and practically all social problems. We believe the most effective way to defeat the brewer's avowed purpose, "to instil the beer drinking habit into thousands, nay, millions of young men who do not now know the taste of beer," is to lend a hand in alcohol education, SO the young men will be able to stand four-square against all the winds of temptation. We have a fund of scientific knowledge for total abstainance and young people are entitled to know that alcohol is no longer regarded as a stimulant.

It is from first to last a narcotic drug, a sender to sleep of the last developed brain functions, the centers of the brain that have developed last in the history of the individual and in the history of the race parts which make possible the exercise of self-restraint and self- Alcohol first dulls, then destroys these parts of the brain and the destruction begins long before one approaches drunkenness. It has been proven over and over that alcohol is not an aid to efficiency but always a hindrance in the realm of work and in the realm of sport; that alcohol drinking will not protect the body from disease; it definitely handicaps a man at the time of operation and illness and reduces his chance for recovery. Alcoholic drinks do not warm, strengthen, or help the body. The trade has played to long on ignorance and superstition and contury-old tradition. Teach youth these things, not only on behalf of temperance, but as a contribution to the building of a safer, healthier, and more resible citizenship.

Your for the best citizenship. MRS. CORA B. MEGRAIL. Yes, the devil may de entitled to his due, but most of us don't want him to have it.

IT'S A GREAT LIFE School Notes SPONSORED BY THE GRAND PRAIRIE SCHOOL PRESS CLUB We are dedicating the school news column this week to the celebration of Texas Week. Texas Week is the calendar week in which March 2 comes. It is especially appropriate that Texas Week shall be observed at this season of the year. Texas Independence was declared on March 2, 1836. General Sam Houston was born on March 2.

The Alamo fell on March 6, 1836. A provisional Government was established in March, 1836, and the massacre at Goliad took place on 17th day of that memorable March of 1836. Interesting Things About Texas. State Flower State Tree- -Pecan. State -Mocking bird.

State Motto--Friendship. State Our Texas." Salute to the Texas Flag. "Honor to the Texas Flag! We pledge our loyalty to theeTexas, one and indivisible." TEXAS. OUR TEXAS "Texas, Our Texas" was adopted in 1930 as the official Texas State song. I.

Texas, Our Texas! All hail the mighty State! Texas, our Texas! So wonderful, so great! Largest and grandest. Withstanding every test. empire wide and glorious, You stand supremely blest. Chorus. God bless you, Texas, And keep you brave and strong.

That you may grow in power and worth Throughout the ages long. II. Texas, our Texas! Your free born Single Star. Sends out her radiance To nations near and far. Emblem of freedom! It sets our hearts aglow With thoughts of San Jacinto And glorious Alamo.

A MI. Texas, dear Texas! From tyrant grip now free. Shines forth in splendor Your Star of Destiny! Mother of Heroes! We come, your children true Proclaiming our allegiance Our faith, our love for you! Gladys Yoakum Wright and By W. J. Marsh.

TEXAS PROGRAM This being Texas week, the different English classes are putting on a program Friday morning. The folowing program with the changes adapted to each class will Salute to the flag. be presented by them. Significance and meaning of Texas week. Texas Heroes -a series.

Stephen F. Austin, James Bowie, David Crockett, Sam Houston and James Fannin. Reading, "The Last Days in the Alamo," from David Crockett's diary. Poem, "Hymn of the Alamo, by Rueben M. Potter.

Texas Legends. Interesting facts about Texas. Song, "Texas, Our Texas. Third Grade News This is Texas Week so we are We wil 1study about the state make booklets with the going to Texas flag for a cover. bird, song, some of tree, flower, cities, the products, and the larger other important things about many Texas.

Imagine ohw the poor editor felt after receiving th following Itter: "Please send me a few copies of the paper containg theobituary of my aunt. Also puglish the enclosed clipping of the marriagt of my niece who lives in Uerham. And I wish you would mention in the local or classified column if it don't cost anything, that I have two bull calves for sale. As my subscription is out please stop the Press as times are too hard to waste money on news. papers." Well, anyway, hewas polite Our greenhouse is growing.

Every day someone brings a new flower. Sophomore Skating Party. The Sophomores had a skating party lost Friday evening. They went to the Fair Park rink. They had a very pleasant evening.

The following were present: Miss English, the Sophomore sponsor, Eva Belle Goodson, Maryetta Lucas, Chennault, Evelyn Williamson, Beatrice Swanner, Paul Chennault, Horace Copeland, John Hinton and Dow Douthitt. We would like to have more of the class present at the next entertainment. Junior Popularity Contest. Beware and hold your breath! The Junior Popularity contest ends this coming Monday, March 4, at 3:40. Although the Juniors are in the lead, the Seniors are threatening to overcome this lead.

The Sophomores are raising their share and keping it a secret till the time comes. The Freshmen are not doing so bad. Of course, we all wonder. Senior Party The Senior class will have a party Saturday night March 2, at Viola Turnham's home. Everyone in the class that is planning to go expects to spend an entertaining evening.

Pep Squad-Football Party. The Pep Squad members from the Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior classes are giving a party for the Senior Pep Squad girls and football boys at Doris Sanders' home on Thursday, February 28, at 7:30. Interscholastic League Schedule. In complying with several requests we are again printing the Interscholastic league schedule. Class High School Track and Field meet Friday March 8 at Lake Cliff Park.

Class A High School Track and Field meet Friday March 15 at Lake Cliff Park. Elementary schools Track and Field meet Saturday March 16 at Lake Cliff Park. The Literary meet will be held at the Richardson High school Saturday March 30. Program The following porgram, which was to have been presented last week, was given at the school on Tuesday evening. Song, "On The Good Ship Lollipop" by Clarice Sargent, Jimmy Lowry and chorus of Mrs.

Evans first grade pupils. "Little Hatchet Drill" by Miss Sadie Millar's first grade pupils. Song, "The Farmer Takes a Wife" by Miss Waggoner's third grade pupils. "The Colors of Our Flag" by Miss Shepherd's pupils. "The Good Citizen's Alphabet" by Mrs.

Speck's pupils. Harmonica Numbers, Intermediate Grade Pupils. Reading by Melford Williams. Boys' Chorus by boys of sixth and seventh grade directed by Mrs. Meredith.

Reading, "Washington," by Edith Pool. Tableau by Junior Class. Song, "Columbia, La Joya Del Mundo" by first year Spanish class One act play, "Suppressed Desires" by Public Speaking Class, directed by Mrs. Blanton. Special Assembly.

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