Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-09-20

passed a law making physical edu-
cation compulsory. This law re-
quires that every child of school
age must have 100 minutes per
week of physical training.
This course consists of the regu-
lar gymnastic training, games and
sports. Lessons and references up
on health will be assigned and ex-
aminations will be given regularly.
One fourth credit is allowed the pu
Pill for the entire year. No one will
be excused unless a certificate sign
ed by the family physician is pre-
sented and states that he is physic-
ally unfit for the training. Foot
ball and basket ball students are ex-
cused during those seasons but are
required TO take this course out of
season.
Miss Lois Carman of the Universe
ty of Illinois, is the physical director
Of the M. e NJ grades and the high
school girls. Mr.. Frank Ballinger
of Muskingum college is athletic
Icoach and director of physical edu-
cation of the high school boys. This
course will be of great benefit and
educational value for all.
Orchestra and Band
The orchestra had two practices
during the past week. one Monday
afternoon from 3 to a, and another
Tuesday evening from Z to 8:15.
The orchestra folk were excused
from school Wednesday afternoon
so that they might play at the fair.
They furnished ali rne music We'd
nesday afternoon. Mr.. Wayne Jack
son accompanied by the orchestra
sang one of the solos which Caruso
made famous. o Sore Milo. Thurs
day afternoon the orchestra gave
another program from to 3. The
music was well received by every
one.
The band had it's regular practice
Wedn esday evening. They are
working on music for the football
game with GAINESVILLE, Friday after
noon, Sept. 21, at 3, on the Malta
gridiron..
Schedule for the Week
Orchestra, Monday afternoon
from 3 to 4. Band. Wednesday ev-
ening from to SIS. Orchestra,
Thursday evening from to S:15.
Football game, Friday afternoon at
3, on the Malta gridiron.
Alumni
Evelyn Zumbro of the class of
'23 left Tuesday for Columbus
where she will be employed in the
| Western Union Telegraph office.
Ruth Kennard of the class of '22 is
also employed there.
Alice and Vernette Harrington of
/ the classes of '22 and '23 will be at
/ home in Akron, where Vernette will
study music at Akron University.
George Shinn of the class of '23
is employed as travelling agent for
/ the SMaccabees.
/ Rosamond Smith of the class of
'23 is employed as stenographer at
/ the r. cky Glen sanatorium.
Martha Sherman of the class of
'23 is the office clerk at M. & NJ
this year
Homer Gorrell, Roy Carder and
Kennard Cross are employed in
4 GAINESVILLE.
Personal
Miss Mary Wainwright, former
student of the class Of '26. left
+ Tuesday for Kentucky While there
she was united in marriage to Mr..
Paul Massey of Poplar Ridge. They
returned home Thursday. Best wish
es are extended to the newlyweds.
! Ebert (Tubby) Tolbert who has
been employed at Detroit, was a Wis
itor at the high school the first of
! the week
Leland Jenkins visited the high
school Monday. He has left for Ath-
ems where he will attend Ohio Uni
versity
Raymond Davis visited the high
/ school last week. He plans to re-
/ sumo his studies at O. S. U. this
winter.
Athletics
Coach Ballinger has the football
team in fine shape to meet Zanes-
vile, Sept. q. Two weeks of train
ing and a week to come will make
the team ready for the big game
The M. & M. high school band will
be on the gridiron in full force
promising an exciting time.
Zanesville's team known as
Fighting Blue Devils has a very