The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-09-27
IA PARKLESS TOWN
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OLDTAILINGS DUMP SUGGESTED AS DESIRABLE PLACE TO ES- TABLISH PLAYGROUND FOR CLIFTON PUBLIC.

CLIFTON PUBLIC.
 Recently one of Clifton's most pub lie spirited ladies, one who believes in the largest recreation of the grow ing child, and the broadest expansion of the physical in the future men and women of Clifton, suggested to the Copper Era man that public play ground was something that this pa- per should advocate.
 Acting upon the suggestion of this lady, who is always looking to the welfare of Clifton, and its civic at tractiveness, the Copper Era publish ed short story, "A City Without A Fark." Others have noticed the story, and probably for the first time, it is realized that Clifton has no l,lay ground for the younger set.
 Do you want the boys and girls to grow up on the streets without any place where they can re pair for an hours recreation? Do you want your young girls to be forced to stay at home, or to be styled "street-gad- ahouts?" Then talk about parks and nay grounds. The aforesaid public benefactress started this agitation. If ou think her suggestion is worthy got bekind her, and boost the game The Copper Era believes it Is a good bet.
 In this the paper is backed up ty Dave :ovd. but he sees the merit In the proposition, and comes .,1t ia the M. blio r,rinf ct
 Why lot adopt the suggestions i'll tic communication from MT lloyd, and get behind this civic benefit. and "ush it to a realization?
 But why should the Copper Era dies'ess.' This paper believes tn cer- tain play grounds for the kiddies, and a nsore eventuality for the srowu-urs, s, .,ts hear what Dave Lloyd has, to say in support of public parks and 'tiy grounds:
 Perhaps old dame nature, some millions of years ago, intended for park purposes what is now Hills Ad- dition, but Clifton's progress since 1900 has annulled the old dame's in- tentions. The only practical and harmonious park or grove site that is left for breathing place" Tn Cliff ton and this applies for all the flu. ture, is the old tailings dump, ex- tending from the splendid new boule- yard bridge to Shannon Hill. A lit tie science, and elbow grease, with the necessary funds would make this sore desert spot" into a bower of beauty. The cost perhaps would be about one-tenth of the new bridge The new park or grove would be fitting addition to the new bridge. A switch could be run from the main line to bring in the necessary soil from around York. With trees lin- ing the riverside, and roadway and seats under the trees, in about two years time the desert spot would be turned into breathing place for the welfare of the whole community. The lower end could be fitted up with swings, etc., for a play ground for the children. band stand could also be built, even if only for emergency, as every one knows that Clifton's musi- cal proclivities have varied very much the past few years. If grim fate shall decree that even if only one or two of our Clifton patriots shall lose their young lives in the Allied ser vice, fighting for Freedoms Holy Light and that means for YOU and for ME, whether in the army or navy. I respectfully suggest that the park or grove shall be named in loving remembrance, and appreciation to his parents, of the first one that crosses over to "eternity's shore,'' with an appropriate monument at the en- trance. Owing that the park or grove would be between the two hospitals it surely would prove a healthful rendezvous for the patients, and to relieve their feelings, over their doctors indiosyncrasies, and of the sweet graces of their nurses, anything that will help an invalid to- wards a speedy recovery should commend our best support.
 Owing that my suggestions are prac tical and harmonious, and for the vel fare of the whole community I sin cerely trust that the town council will give them their earliest, and favorable consideration.