Arizona republican., 1921-09-13
GRADE SCHOOLS IF MESA OPEN WITH
 1,000 ATTENDANCE

MESA, Sept. 11-Mesa grammar schools opened Monday morning with an attendance of about 1000 pupils, equalling the opening day attendance of year ago, willie the high school opened with an attendance that sur passed all expectations of those in charge. A total of 425 were regis tered on Monday at the high school. while year ago 3S5 was the record. The high school during the year had an average attendance of 404, with total registration of ATS, but indi- cations based on the registration of the opening day this year point to an unprecedented term.
 The opening of the high school was consummated with quick precision and at II o'clock the school was down to its regular routine of work which was followed through the remainder of the day. Assembly was held at g o'clock in the auditorium and L. E. Eggerston led the devotional exer- cises. Supt- H. E. Hendrix made the opening announcements. Assignment Il o'clock and two regular class ses- sions were conducted between II and 12 o'clock All classes met as sched- uled during the afternoon.
 ''The registration of 425 in the high school surpassed our best expecta- tions." said Superintendent Hendrix Monday evening. We had decreased our staff of teachers by three. ex- pecting to have a decrease in attend ance of students this year. The un- usual attendance took us unawares and it may be necessary to increase the faculty number"
 There has been a large influx of people into Mesa in the last two weesk which accounts partially for the unprecedented attendance at the high school. The grade school at- and the 1000 registration there on the 1 opening day indicates a record year the coming term.
 Football Boys Busy The opening of the high school Monday was marked with turnout of over a score of athletes for posi- tions on the football squad this sea- son. Football candidates turned out for training immediately after the close of school and the bountiful sup | ply of material that showed up on the field indicates that Mesa will put | forth a first class squad this year. C.. K. Wildermuth, assistant county | farm agent in Maricopa county last year. has been added to the high school faculty and will coach the | football team. He was out Monday night to put the boys through their ! initial training.
 Kindergarten Opens Tuesday Miss Lorena De Lano, supervisor arrived Monday morning from her home in Wisconsin and the regular | kindergarten work will start Tues | day morning, 1t was announced today | from the superintendent's office. Miss Le Lano will conduct kinder garten in the Irwin building in the forenoons, commencing at 9 9fo'clock and in the Lincoln school afternoons. commencing at o'clock. Parents are urged to send their children at once that the may begin with the regular classes.
 Teacher Arrives | Miss Clara Heuse, a new member of the high school faculty, arrived | Monday morning fDom her home in Los Angeles. She will have charge | of the domestic science department.
 Marion Blakley who has been re- siding on the coast since spring, ar short visit.
 Masons to Meet
 The Mesa Masonic lodge will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening at | 8 o'clock for work in ths first degree. Record Crowds at Services | Two record breaking crowds were in attendance Sunday at the gospel meetings at the Methodist church. Between 30 and 40 men went forward | at the morning services, pledging anew their allegiance to God. to live the clean upright life.-Regular meet | ings will continue through this week. To Southside Theaters Today
 Majestic, Mesa: "Open Shutters" starring Edith Roberts. comedy Ed gar's Sunday Courtship," Pathe | News.
 Gilbert: William Faversham in "The Sin That Was His" comedy Bride and Gloom"
 | Tempe: "Buclsing the Tiger" star ring Conway Tearle. "The Death Trap" featuring Tom Santchi, comedy 1 Move On"
 Gilbert: Edith Roberts in Turing Lips" comedy Though Luck"
 Team horses. $50. if taken imme- diately. Apply Woods, Orange Bios son, Mesa It 1 Wedpesdav. Can't tell location of