Arizona republican., 1919-09-26
GILBERT H|GH OPENS
 IN TENT ON CAMPUS

GILBERT, Sept. 26.-The Gilbert junior and senior high school opened yesterday in one of five tents, each zox 40 feet, stretched upon the school cam pus. One hundred and twenty pupils i were in the tent, the remaining four being made ready for class rooms for the high school. These five tents were made necessary because the new s95,OOO high school building will not be ready for occupancy before Christ mas. and there was no room in the present building for the high school pupils. In fact, class for the grades is now being taught on the porch of the building.
 The number of pupils in what under the old classification would be the high school proper is 57, while the junior high. school runs the total to 120. This number is unusually large for so small a community, and Prin- cipal Cordell attributes it to the fact that for the past six weeks the agri- cultural teacher has gone among the larger boys and girls in the district and urged them to attend school em- phasizing the vocational features of the work.
 There are 235 children in the first six grades, though the primary classes are not proportionately as large as the others. This is attributed to the fact that thus far the children of the transient cotton pickers have not been rounded up for school attendance.
 Nineteen teachers compose the fac ulty, eight of whom are in the high school, the music and art supervisor working through the entire list of classes. A kindergarten has been ar- ranged for, the teacher being Miss Gertrude Crank, who at present is i'll. The work will begin within the next few days. her illness being of slight nature. These nineteen teachers, with Miss Crank. Principal Cordell and the secretary, Miss Converse, make up a working force of 22 in the Gilbert schools.
 While the above data was being se- cured from the busy. principal, he opened a letter and handed it to the reporter It was bill for s100 for one months rental on the five tents. They will cost $500 for rental alone before the splendid new building is completed.
 It Uldy De Sdlu, HOWeNeE, TUT that expenses do not frighten the pa- irons when it comes to perfecting their school system. It is doubtful if in all the state there is a community more enthusiastically zealous for the educa- ton of their boys and girls. This is proven by the plant now in operation and the additions under course of con- struction.
 A. T. McCrite Buys Moxley Farm
 A. T. McCrite of Gilbert has pur- chased the Moxley farm of so acres. paying therefor s35O per acre. This land lies close to the desert and is known as the old Timmons ranch. The figures represent a record price for acreage so located. The land is partly in cotton and partly in alfalfa.
 Shower for Newly Weeds
 Mir. and Mrs. Noel Nall were the re- l cipients of a shower at the Northrup- home in Gilbert on Wednesday, night of this week. The couple were wed at Phoenix on Friday, September 19. The bride formerly was Miss Lola Penn.
 New Residences for Gilbert
 Arthur J. Garner is building a home which he will occupy upon its compile ton.
 Claude Cullumber. local manager of the c. c. Jarrett store, is arranging for the structure of residence. Work will begin at once.
 Il Principal E. D. Cordell is building four three-room houses for rental to the members of the school faculty. A fifth is being remodeled and when all are completed the problem of homes for the teachers will be partially solved.
 Judge Cosby Resigns Official Position
 Judge Abe Cosby, justice of the peace for the Gilbert district, stated yester- day that on account of the pressure of his personal business he will tender, October 1, his resignation to the board of supervisors, to take effect at once. Reception for Mir. and Mrs. Tinmons
 reception was given Wednesday night to William Timmons and his bride, the two having just returned from Denver where they were wed in the Timmons home. At the earnest solicitation of the school patrons, Mrs. Timmons who is an accomplished teacher of domestic science, will handle that work for the year in the Gilbert schools.
 Add Furnishing Goods Howell and Russell, general mer- chandise, have fitted up the room ad- joining their store, and are preparing it for an up-to-date stock of men's furnishing goods and other wear. The room has been thoroughly remodeled the walls calcimined, an ornamental ceiling put in. making it an admirable place for the purposes intended. W. W. Page, formerly of Ferro, New Mex ico, will have charge of the depart ment.
 Gilbert Young Men to Texas Ed Lacy and Horace Humphrey left early this week for Ranger, Texas, where they expect to locate for some time. The trip was made via auto. Another former Gilbert man who has gone to Texas is Ed Cooper lately re- turned from Jerome. After visit of several days he departed for the oil fields.
 Southwestern Gin Operating E The ten-stand gin of the Southwest ern Cotton company started ginning yesterday. George b Ward is local manager for the plant. Will Add Furniture to Stock