The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-24

Two small Evergreen trees OF graceful
shape have been planted on either side OF
the steps Of the Kansas avenue entrance
of the new federal building. With proper
care this corner can be made a beautiful
and attractive addition to North Topeka
The three filling stations in this vicinity,
with their small. well kept parks. are in
way a detriment. but great improve
ment over the former buildings On the
other hand. the neglected condition OF the
grounds Of the different ehurChes, has been
5t. Sc m, not onty h Iostns res.
visiting the city. No one thing would add
more to the appearance Of the town than
beautiful. well cared for church grounds.
1t IS suggested that clubs be formed in
the different churches. under CONF etent d.
reetors for the purpose OF beautifing the
be done with the hearty cooperation Of
members, ut small outlay OF money. An
attractive exterior might be an aid in help
ing FIJI the interior
The Community house grounds also show
the lack Of attention The Community house
and grounds, are representative OF the COM
munity- While large outlay in money
Is not advisable at this time, with a COM
bined effort of the citizens Of North To-
peka. both men and women, much could
be done toward making the Community
grounds one Of North Topekas beauty
spots.
These improvements cannot come with
out effort, and it must be the effort of
toward the same object town that viii
be Spoken OF as beauty spot; one with
civic pride and ambition The work, If
next spring in the improved appearance
Of the different grounds
Dr. Florence Brown Sherbon and Mrs
Festus Foster will address the meeting OF
the Parent Teachers association at Quincy
school next Monday evening at : 30 O'Clock.
Their subject viii be on the child welfare
| survey that will be put on in Topeka soon
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Clark VIII furnish
music The Officers for the coming year
y Ste
Morns. vice president; Miss Marie Carter,
secretary-treasurer-
yesterday that was shared with each en-
pleye. even the negro 5anitor coming IN
for his portions As was perhaps only
right F. P. Gilmore came IN for the lions
share. The melon was a 72-pound water
| Tnelo2 brought in by John Bradbury.
some time ago The office force proved
unequal TO the task Of finishing the sew
enty-two pounds. and the janitor was
/ called in 20 assist.
| Topeka Baptist Church are asked to meet
| this evening for rehearsal at s o'clock at
| the church The choir. which was dis
| banded during the summer, viii be reor-
Notes and Personals.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Lukens OF Roehez-
ter. attended the Watson grande fair today.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark WARRIORS Of Jackson
| street. bought u new Ford this week
They bought before the drop IN price but
as the car was not assembled until after
| the lower prices went into effect. they ger
the advantage OF the lower price
Ronald Mcdonald. the 2-year-oId son
Of Mr. and Mrs f; R. Mcdonald, 1143
Kansas avenue. suffered Il broken arm
yesterday afternoon when bis mother
helped him across mud 4uddEe By lift
ing him BY his hand The child cried
but 10 Injury was apparent few min
utes elapsed before a physician was called
l He found that q bone in the left arm had
| been fractured below the elbow The little
boy. who Is a beautiful child vas playing
! around today with his arm in 4 sling
Two nicely furnished sleeping rooms IN
modern house. 1877 North Jackson Phone
5a1a W.-Adv.