WHAT COMMUNITIES ARE DOING 279 



Sidewalk improvement and extension did much for the conven- 

 ience of the people and the improvement of one town. 



A new road system resulted in opening new roads and abandon- 

 ing others. This was a great help to the farmer in reach- 

 ing his market. 



The use of a split log drag finally won its way and resulted in 

 better roads at less expense. 



/. In Recreation 



A recreation field gave the young people a permanent place for 

 plays and games. The whole town uses it for picnics, 

 festivals, etc. 



An annual recreation field day or a sort of old home day has 

 done much to develop community interest. 



Monthly public entertainments of real value have been given 

 instead of haphazard events. 



Local dramatics have helped to hold the interest of young people. 



Play apparatus in schools greatly reduced the problem of play- 

 ground discipline and gave incentive and purpose to play 

 activities. 



Organized athletics, baseball and basketball, held the loyalty 

 of both boys and girls to other things in the town. 



A July 4th celebration did much to develop the patriotic mo- 

 tive. It dealt with local historical events. The people 

 remained at home and enjoyed a quiet though impressive 

 day. 



A May day celebration enlisted the children of the schools in 

 an event which they felt was their own. 



g. In Civic Affairs 



The improvement of public property has increased the civic 

 pride so that many homes are being improved through 

 planting. 



Through the removal of bill boards one town got rid of un- 

 wholesome pictures which were constantly before their 

 children. 



