The Frontier Woman . . . Sports, Activities Overstressed?| By BLANCHE SPANN PEASE Do you like lots of cut flow-' «rs in the house? To me that is part of the fun of raising flow ers. These very hot days, it is a good idea to take a bucket of water with you when you cut flowers. Plunge the flowers into the water immediately when you cut them. Then leave them in the water in the basement or some cool, dark place for an hour or two after you cut them. It helps, too, if you cut them with a knife on a slant. Wisteria and hydrangea will keep better in water if you bum a half-inch of the stem end be fore you make flower arrange ments. Strip foliage from the stem sections of flowers before making arrangements, that is the part of the stem that will be under water. Bacterial decay starts quickly on many of the annuals. Daisies, poppies and dahlias will be benefited by dipping the stems of the flowers in boiling wafer for several min j—— — 1 » DR. H. D. GILDERSLEEVE. OPTOMETRIST Northeast Corner • » of 4th & Douglas O’NEILL, NEBR. Phone 167 Eye* Examined . Qlaaaee Fitted Office Hours: 9-6 Mon. thru Sat. > utes. Hollyhocks also benefit from this treatment. I usually change the water, clip the stems a bit shorter and wash the vases that I use for flowers daily. They last longer this way. Glass pyrex dishes often make ideal flower containers for very pretty flower arrangements. I often use my brown pottery cas | serole and beanpot for such gor geous blossoms as zinnias and marigolds. The low brown cas serole just suits the bright nas turtium heads. The glass containers for mara schino cherries work out very nicely for such things as long stemmed pansies, sweet peas, violets and all such shorter flow ers. — tfw — Mother of Grad Gives Us Food for Thought— ' “Graduate’s Mom” wins our three - months’ subscription to day. Dear Mrs. Pease: With graduation over, my thoughts have again turned high ward. I don’t believe I have ever read a word of discussion on high school in our letters. Is it because it is so much a part of everyday living we scarcely give it a thought? How many parents know how the school handles its problems, in cluding discipline, finance, ac tivities, etc.? How are John’s class dues used? Who pays for Mary’s pep club sweater and Pat’s band uniform? After Junior takes time out for activities, does he have time (and sleep) enough for math and science or does he need to copy from Jane, who spends more time on lessons and home work, giving up activities and then like as not being told she is “indifferent” to her SCWhat percent of students come from the country? Are school affairs ever planned with coun try students in mind? Do teacners and board members realize the sacrifice and inconvenience par ents have to make so their chil dren may participate? I have my doubts. I like activities and sports, yet I do think they are too much stressed, causing otherwise ca pable students to copy and cheat because of lack of time for lessons. Neither do I approve of too much “after-school time.’ What of those who have “after school jobs”? Even though parents can well afford the finances, isn’t it better training for high school students to learn to earn and spend their own money? After all, they are nearing the time when we leave off and they take over and it is just around the comer! How I envy parents who live where they may meet and dis cuss the good and bad with teachers and board members! I do not say become acquainted with teachers, because how bet ter can one do that than to lis ten to weekend discussions from the high school students for nine months of the year, watching re actions to each teacher, assign ment and discipline and such. Would like to see more com ments on the subject. Perhaps 1 might acquire more “lamin’ ” “GRADUATE’S MOM” SAYS SANDHILL SAL Be careful today and be farm ing tomorrow. A second with your eyes oft the road can mean meeting eter nity prematurely. Take your time in order to have tomorrow. It takes some time to learn to drive properly, but only a split second mistake and you never drive again. STAR NEWS Lois Miller, daughter of Mr. aod Mrs. Ben Miller, is atteding school in Grand Island. Mrs. Nels Linquist, Beverly and Donald, Mrs. Fred Timmer man atteded the wedding shower Friday in honor of Mrs. Linquist’s niece, Mi's. Jay McConnell of O’ Neill, which was held at the G r e m t o n school near Venus where her parents, formerly re sided. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Butterfield, now of O’Neill'. Mr. and Mrs. Ewalt Miller and Barbara, Leone and Jim Boelter were Thursday evening visitors of Mrs. Hattie Boelter. The Star Get-Together club met with Mrs. Leonard Jurcek Wed nesday, June 10. 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