Arizona republican., 1922-04-07
j. Of 4. STUDENTSAT
GLENDALE To STUDY
LETTUCE INDUSTRY

GLENDALE. April 6--Prof A. F.
Kinnison of the University OF Arizo-
ma and IL students of the agriculture
school arrived in Glendale this morn
ing for the purpose of studying the
methods of the packing, shipping and
growing of lettuce. Cars were pro-
vided for the trip by Messrs. A. l..
Brewster, r. r. Clark, Charles Gil
bert and III. d. Bonsall. The trip
was made to the Halstead lettuce
fields to study the method Of dry
packing for express shipment. Next
the students were taken to the Stout
and Clark fields to study stands.
types of soil and the methods OF cut
ting. The c. & w. sheds were then
visited to learn the method of pack
ing for eastern markets and learning
the necessary equipment for grading.
loading and making Of crates.
After lunch, II. ID. Bonsall, presi-
dent of the Commercial club took the
party to the government poultry farm
south OF town where partial study
was made of the facts concerning the
poultry industry. Later in the after
noon the class made a trip to the
Freeland deciduous orchards and
later to the OILERS citrus groves.
The class will make a trip to the
Comeback and Creighton district
Friday to study the conditions there
Certain members OF the Murphy farm
bureau learning of the intended trip
Of the students to the valley were
present to see the demonstrations.
This entire trip made by the stu
dents was at the personal. solicitation
of William Thompson, when he was
at the university some time ago. Mr..
Thompson arranged the lettuce tours
today and aided the students much
in gathering their data.
Recital Of Much Interest
Much interest is being shown in the
musical recital which is being ar
ranged by the library committee of
the wornan's club to be shown Friday
night. April IA. 1t is most fratify
ing to know that the ever increasing
demand for good books is being met
through the untiring efforts of the
library committee. BY the general
interest displayed in it, 1t is realized
that the town library is one OF the
greatest powers for good in the en-
tire community. The people Of Glen
dale should feel an interest in the
library and give their cooperation
and support which is necessary to
secure the needed funds. This is the
prime idea of the library committee
to furnish these funds for the pur-
chase of books and in doing this they
are offering stellar attractions that
will give the people much enjoyment
for the money given toward this
great cause The admission to the
recital win be free, but a silver Of
fering will be taken and may be left
at the door
Woman's Club to Meet
The next regular meeting of Glen
dale Woman's club will be held We'd
nesday. April IL at 2:30 o'clock. At
that time the third anniversary Of
the library will be celebrated This
viii be an open meeting and in
those attending viii as nearly as pos
sibie represent some book,
High School Play
The high school play believe Me
xantippe." which will be presented
this evening at the grammar school
auditorium by the members OF the
senior class. will be an attraction Of
merit and will be well worth the
while OF those who attend. 1t Is a four
act comedy drama and will present
many and various situations that are
most amusing. The money derived
from the play will be used to defray
the expenses of the class and to help
make q presentation of some kind to
the school.
About Finished
The work OF decorating and re-
painting of the Glendale State bank
building is about finished and the