The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29

F. F. Fe1nell. principal of Mckin-
ley schuo made a short talk at the
meeting the North Topeka Civic
club TuecGay evening at the regular
meeting of the club. The co-opera-
ton of the club was asked in bringing
the question of the purchase of ad-
ditional Fairgrounds for the school
before the school board. Mr. Fennell
stated that the Fairgrounds now were
entirely inadequate; that in his belief
children required proper Fairgrounds
for their proper physical development
which was necessary for development
into worthy citizens. The co-opera-
ton OF the club was assured Mr.. Fen
nell and the matter referred to the
school committee. Several members
of the Parent-Teachers' associa ton
OF Mckinley school were present
j. 3. Billiard. chairman of the park
committee. made a comprehensive re-
port of improvements now being made
in Garfield park and those to be made
for tourists passing thru North To-
peka A wash house is being built
also is being erected, while the camp
ing grounds are being enlarged Plans
are under discussion for dam across
the mouth OF Soldier creek by means
Of which boating on the creek could
he enjoyed. All danger of overflow
in time of high water would be elimi-
mated by means of a flood gate IN the
center of the dixie which could he
opened at any time The proposed
dam would be only three or four feet
in height.
Y. r. Parkhurst reported on the
question of high school girls climbing
several flights of stairs in the course
of their Rotations, which was
brought before the club by Dr. NJ A
Swift a few weeks ago. Mr. Park
hurst reported that the school boaru
had been unable as yet to 1lnd any
satisfactory method of remedying this
evil and the committee from the
Civic club were at a loss also. and as
a result nothing has been done The
committee from the Civic club IS stu
working on the problem. however
Y. r Parkhurst reporting on the I
drainage problem of Topeka avenue.
stated that Commissioners Hancock
was strongly in favor OF remedyine
the present condition and would lay
the matter before the other commits
siouers. Mr.. Parkhurst requested him
to advise tn club which. IL any, of the
commissioners are not in favor OF re
lieving the present situation. The re
suit OF the investigation made by Mr.
Parkhurst and Commissioner Hancock
as reported to the other commission
ers will he known in a Few days. Mr.
Parkhurst said
A musical program was furnished
by Miss Charlotte Conwen. soloist, and
the Howard Hawaiian Trio. composed,
of Clay. Samuel and Miss Alice How
ard. which was greatly enjoyed. 4
At the next meeting of the club,
April is. a box supper, at $3.50 o'clock.
will be held.
The better marking Of streets In |
North Topeka was agitated Tuesday |
evening at the meeting of the North /
Topeka Civic club. The matter was
brought to the attention of the club /
by the Rev. r. T.. Gordon. pastor of l
the Kansas Avenue Methodist church. /
who said that frequently young cou-
pies wishing him to perform a mar |
rage ceremony had trouble in finding /
his home in Park street. as the street /
was poorly marked. there being no /
signs from Topeka avenue until Cen |
trail avenue. and that one only on one |
side OF the street. facing north. This /
need was brought TO his attention /
forcibly some weeks ago when il was i
necessary 10 call the services OF A spe-
cislist for his little son. and the ply
sician. a resident for several years in /