The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-24

SelI Irlendly. InlS Is true, III one
sense, of a town. A town, to attract
residents, must be attractive. Churches
and schools are the corner stones of
a community. Given these. with a
civic pride in the upkeep Of homes
and strong community spirit,
town will radiate friendliness and at
tract residents.
Chambers of Commerce and other
civic bodies realize the value Of civic
beauty, and city governments are
yearly increasing the budget for civic
improvements. North Topeka has
many natural beauty spots that with
a little attention and care would add
vastly to the appearance of the COM
munity. Other spots, not so beauti-
full, should be improved. Let every
one keep his own door yard clean and
put no obstacle in the way of his
neighbor's attempt to beautify his
premises. In many parts of North
Topeka chickens are allowed to range,
to the otter ruin of lawns. This is
against the city ordinance and should
be stopped. The habit of cutting
corners should be discouraged also.
But little time is gained by this prac-
tice and grass in parkings is killed
thereby.
A shabby, run down residence sec
ton will not attract new residents.
Look successful apd your town will
grow. The business section of North
ssTopeka has shown a steady improve
ment within the past few years. The
buildings in Kansas avenue have been
so improved and dressed up, that in
many cases, their own architects
would not recognize them Few old
style fronts remain, except those of
the better type.
The merchants show their goods to
the best advantage and the window
displays are attractive. Mems and
wemen's apparel, dry goods, shoes,
hats, jewelry, furniture, even hard
ware all add to the general air of
attraetiveness of the business section.
The butcher shops of today are
clean and attractive and meats are
displayed in counter 4 refrigerators
where customers can see the differ
ent cuts of meats from which to make
= selection. The grocer displays his
goods with a view to appealing to the
appetite thru the eye&and bake shops
are Irresistible.
A days shopping In North Topeka
would prove anzaadEa IMAGE to ma ny
residents of TOPEKA W7f6z Fdo not
realize the business enterprise ef this
section of the city.
Improvements for Camping Grounds
Arrangements are being made by
Commissioner Robert McG1ffert to
have several stationary tent tie poles
and floors laid at Garfield park for
The OF sIOurlSts camp
ing there. Another oven also has been
promised. E
G. c. Sickler, secretary of the Cham
Der of Commerce, is planning for signs
directing tourists to the different
camping grounds. Board signs direct
ing tourists to pick up yellow and red
arrows to camping grounds will be
placed outside the city on the main
highways At the entrance of the city
a set of yellow and red arrows stem
ciled on poles will direct them to the
T business section of the city. From
there, one set of arrows, the yellow,
will direct the tourist to Garfield park
camping grounds. and the other, the
red, will lead to Gage park.
The grounds surrounding the fed
eral building, which were sown to
grass last fall, are in fine condition
this spring The shrubs, planted at
the same time, are-in leaf and grow
ing finely. The trees set out are doing
nicely and this corner promises to be
unusually attractive with something
of the appearance of a small park.
No Improvement in North Topeka in
the past few years has added more to
the APPEARANCE of the North side than
has this building.
The Illuminated sign for the Com
munity house was hung today.
Notes and Personals.
The A. T. Tice family has moved
from 140S Quincy street to route 4.
Miss Margaret Morns has taken the
position as North side reporter for the
Daily Capital.
S. r. Dexter. undertaken. Lady as
sistant, S23 Kansas ave.-Adv.
Mr.. Oscar Brown of Ozawkie is WIS.,
iting his sister, Mrs. r. C. Hipsher,
1922 Harrison street.
The World Wide Guild Girls of the
North Topeka Baptist church will have
a 6 o'clock dinner this evening at the
home of Elizabeth Van Ness, 1909
Kansas avenue. after which they will
hold their industrial meeting. These
girls are real missionaries and are to
be commended for the splendid work
which they are doing.
Miss Helen Davis entertained at a
observation-disclosures Wednesday eve
ming at her home, iii Central ave.
nue., in honor of Mrs. W. W/Curtis,
formerly Miss Ruth Davis. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis. Mr..
and Mrs. King. Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
Palmer, Mrs. Ettie Lester, Mrs. Bybee,
Miss Murrison, Miss Ruby Fairbanks,
Miss Anna Skibbe, Miss Irene Wilson,
Miss Helen GehFt Miss Mabel Sash,
Miss Mary Jacobs, Miss Hazel Reese,
Miss Hazel Rugger. Miss Dora Bar
rett, Miss Gertrude Davis, Miss Helen
Davis.
The marriage of Miss Gertrude
Teets and Mr.. John Elliotts Jr., took
place at the home of the brides par
ents. 1891 North Quincy street, We'd
nesday evening. The ceremony was
performed by DIR. Kulp of the First NJ
E. church. Only immediate relatives
and close friends of the bride and
bridegroom were present ME- Elliott
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott
of Herin KAN and is with Crane
& Company. Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott will
be at home at 1921 College avenue.
Special Evangeiistic meetings at the Nortf
Topeka Christian church each evening fhf.
week at O'Clock, eliminating with East
Sunday. Special music each evening. Cor
dial welcome to every one.-Adv.