Arizona republican., 1920-02-09
SCHOOL TEACHERS SAY NEW BUILDING
 NEEDED FUR MESA

MESA, Feb. 9.-With arguments be- Ing presented pro and con in view or the election to be held soon for a s125,- 900 bond issue for the construction of a new school building in Mesa, the teachers in the local schools have joined in the discussion, and in a pub lie letter. through the channels of their cluhs have presented their views on the subject
 In revolving the situation from the teachers standpoint, the letter says;
 While only a few of us are tax payers. there is nobody who under stands the school situation of Mesa better than we. A community is usual ly judged by its schools and churches. Outside of the home, a child's charac- ter is largely molded by the influences of these institutions We become a part of that about us; this is much more true of children than of adults, because they are in the plastic stage. If the children of community are educated in dilapidated. poorly equipped school buildings. and are all lowed to while away their recreation periods on unsightly and ill-equipped playgrounds, then that community in the next generation will be a back number. On the other hand, if the children of a community are educated in the most modern and up-to-date school buildings, spend their recrea- ton periods on beautiful and we'll equipped playgrounds, under the direc- tion of thoroughly trained teachers, then that community in the next gen. eration will be a well-ordered, progress sive district, for the children of today are the community builders of tomor- row.
 .1n view of these facts. the Mesa schools are not in the condition they .l T. sw~ l-o afr1xr with the progressive spirit of this com munity. Therefore, we invite the tax payers to visit us, ask us questions and see for themselves the exact sit uation. If they then do not believe the school authorities have the proper conception of the needs of the dis trict, vote down the sl25,00O bond is sue at the polls.
 The board of trustees, to whom you have intrusted the welfare of your children, is, in our opinion, doing the things that in the future you will be proud they did, ard we believe with them that every dollar spent now for schools and community welfare means for the future a hundredfold saving in the cost of jails and reformatories.
 THE MESA TEACHERS CLUE
 Sidewalks Progress
 With a crew of more than 50 men at work, the laying of sidewalks in Mesa is progressing rapidly. Better than 20 blocks of concrete have been poured since the first work started early in December, and according to present plans the work will be prac- tically completed within the next two months. Following the completion of a greater part of the work on Second avenue. Center street and some on First avenue, the contractors are now busy on Second street and will con- tinue to work in the northeast part ln tnh He- ie- pleted.
 Highway Progresses
 Another ten days or two weeks will see the second mile of the Tempe Mesa highway opened, according to the pres ent progress of the work. The pouring of the second mile was completed ten days ago and nearly half of the third mile is finished. Over the Tempe canal and it's lateral. just west of there, the contractors are now busy arranging for the construction of concrete bridges Temporary wooden structures have been placed there now so that delay will be occaSioned in the pouring of cement on the highway be- cause of the absence of the permanent bridges.
 Male and Female" Today
 one of the most popular of feature pholoplays is Cecil B. DeMille's famous Paramount Aircraft picture, Male and Female" which opens at the or pheum today for a three-day engage ment. The story was adapted for the screen by Jeanie Macpherson from Sir James M. Barrie's great play, "The Admirable Crichton." and no effort was spared by Mir. DeMilie to make it a faithful reproduction in every re- spect- Thomas Meighan, Gloria Swan son, Lila Lee, Bebe Daniels, Theodore Roberts and other prominent players are in the cast.
 Majestic Films
 Tom Mix, in Fighting for Gold" Is a feature production to be offered al the Majestic today A Mutt and Jeff cartoon and a comedy film. Every body's Doing It." completes the bill.
 O. E. s. Meets Today
 The Social club of the local chapter of the Eastern Star will meet this aft ernoon at o'clock in the Masonic hall. All members and those who are eli- gibls are urged by the club to be present.
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