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Domestic News September 6, 1939

Mcallen Daily Press

Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas

What is this article about?

Over 1,300 students enrolled in Edinburg schools by noon on Sept 6, with 250 at junior college (up from 230 last year) and 1,073 in public schools (520 in grades 5-7, 553 in 8-11). Registration continues despite official end.

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EDINBURG, Sept 6.-(Spl)-
More than 1,300 students had enrolled in Edinburg schools at noon, today, a survey disclosed.

The registrar at Edinburg junior college reported that 250 students had enrolled as compared with 230 enrolled at this same time last year.

Year Registration ended officially today but it was indicated straggling enrollment would continue through next week.

At Edinburg public schools, figures from the fifth to seventh grades showed 520 enrolled, and from the eighth to 11 (high school) 553 enrolled.

School officials said that Tuesday registration showed 120 more students enrolled than the same date last year.

Registrations will continue the remainder of this week.

What sub-type of article is it?

Education

What keywords are associated?

Edinburg Schools Student Enrollment Junior College Public Schools Registration

Where did it happen?

Edinburg

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Edinburg

Event Date

Sept 6

Outcome

more than 1,300 total enrolled; junior college: 250 (vs 230 last year); public schools: 520 (grades 5-7), 553 (grades 8-11); 120 more than last tuesday.

Event Details

Survey showed over 1,300 students enrolled in Edinburg schools by noon. Junior college registrar reported 250 enrolled vs 230 last year. Official registration ended today but stragglers expected through next week. Public school figures: 520 in grades 5-7, 553 in 8-11. Tuesday showed 120 more than last year. Registrations continue this week.

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