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Thanksgiving Prayer at Meeker School
Tribune photo published November 27, 1957

THANK YOU GOD... So these little folks seem to be repeating as they prepare for their own special repast.  In row 1, left ot right, are Rose Ann Martinson, Charles Parker, Connie Foshe and Wally Holdredge.  In row 2, left to right, are Kathy Brown, Steven Hemstreet, Becky Seiser, Steven Siedelman, Cheri O'Brien and Don Page.  In row 3 are Randi Cohron, Mark Sidles, Stephen Anderson, Renee Tinker, Mike Lee and Pamela Kills.  In Row 4, Bonnie Voelker, David Dolling, Karen Rutter, Bobby Scott, Sandra Crowley and Joseph Kuncl.  Row 5, Jim Schneider, Cindy Solon, Karen McCurdy and Billy Bates.

The menu included venison (shot on a hunting trip by the husband of the teacher, Mrs. John Hocker), corn, corn bread, fish sticks, sweet potatoes, fruit, pumpkin pie and milk.  As the children's enthusiasm grew for a Thanksgiving dinner all their own, they decided to invite company.  So they and Mrs. Hooker issued special invitations to Principal Herbert Hatch; Carl Brown, elementary supervisor; Mrs. Carol Lockhart, their gym teacher; and David Erlandson and Thayne Evans, the janitors.

Mothers sent the food except for the venison.  Arrangements were coordinated by the room mothers, Mrs. Paul Sidles and Mrs. Duncan Scott.

CHOIR SINGS FOR THANKSGIVING SERVICE TODAY - An invocation by Anne Easton opened the Thanksgiving program this morning at 8:45 for the high school student body.  The high school choir under direction of Wayne Cross sang "Let All Things Now Living" by John Cowley followed by Penny Welling with selected scripture readings.  The choir also sang "Let All the Nations Praise the Lord" by Volckman; Judy Nordin presented a poem of Thanksgiving.  Concluding the program was a choir number "Let Us Praise God" by W.B. Olds with a narration by Bruce Hildreth.

DON HOY TO PLAY - The Don Hoy Band has been chosen to play for this year's Prom May 3.

The Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow will begin at Ames High School Tuesday morning, Dec. 3 at 9 in the cafeteria when all senior girls write the scholarship test.  Mrs. Charlotte Whitney, girls' adviser, and Miss Dorothea Gienger, homemaking teacher, told the girls of the purpose and origin of the test at a special meeting of senior girls Tuesday during homeroom period.  The test last year included questions on clothing, child development, family relations, consumer buying, home furnishing, budgeting, care of the sick, food preparation and nutrition.  Last year's test questions were all multiple choice with the exception of one essay question.  Scholarship winners may use their prizes for study in any field and at any reputable college or university.  Last year Edith Lillie, '57, won the Betty Crocker award in Iowa, giving her a $1500 scholarship and a free trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City.

TRAMPOLINE LATEST ADDITION TO AHS GYM EQUIPMENT - "Trampolining is a most enjoyable sport as well as an excellent device for conditioning and developing coordination," said Mrs. Carol Lockhart, girls' physical education teacher in speaking of the new trampoline which has been added to the gymnasium equipment.

The trampoline, a newcomer to the world, is the end result of evolution, rather than invention.  The urge to overcome gravity, man's oldest and most universal desire, led to trampolining, acrobats and tumblers, popular entertainers since the dawn of history, appealed to their audiences when they were able to defeat gravity, if only momentarily, she said.  Two of the first devices for this purpose were the spring-boards and "leaps."  They had obvious disadvantages, which limited and restricted their use.

Du Trampoline, professional performer saw the possibility of adapting the safety nets used by aerialists for this purpose.  Until the outbreak of World War II, trampolining was only used in professional activities.  The armed forces were faced with the necessity of training pilots and air-crews, rapidly and in large numbers.  They found the training needed tin trampoline tumbling.

Trampoline tumbling is a quick and efficient means of developing muscular control and coordination, a precise sense of balance and timing, and a marked degree of physical and mental confidence.  Moreover, as a recreational activity, tramplining provides diversions, and serves as a safety-valve which eases the tension that accompanies rigorous and intensive strain, the teacher pointed out.

Rope jumping and tumbling are two important exercises that lead up to trampolining.  Rope jumping improves coordination, use of rhythm, timing, builds endurance and is a good exercise any time.  Tumbling is creative and also improves coordination.  The girls in physical education classes are now perfecting their rhythm and coordination with rope jumping.

CONDUCT CODE FOR AMES NOT NEEDED PANEL MEMBERS SAY - That a conduct code similar to the one set up in some Minnesota communities is not necessary in Ames was the general consensus of Ames High girls and mothers who discussed mother-daughter relationships Friday.  On the panel for the sophomores, who met in the study hall, were Gretchen Wildman, moderator, Mrs. Don L. Carr, Mrs. Frank Easton, Sue Hetzel, and Sue Mendon, Nancy Anderson, moderator, Mrs. L. R. Hillyard, Mrs. Herbert Ustrud, Linda Roach, and Sandy Peterson made up the junior panel, which met in the north gym.

 

A REAL CHRISTMAS PRESENT ...

What shall you give to one small boy? A glorious game, a tinseled toy, A barlow knife, a puzzle pack, A train that runs on a curving track? A picture book; a real live pet... No, there's plenty of time for such things yet. Give him a day of his very own- A walk in the woods, a romp in the park. A fishing trip from dawn to dark. Give the gift that only you can, The companionship of his OLD MAN. Games are outgrown, and toys decay. But he'll never forget if you "Give him a DAY!" Outdoor Indiana

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