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Between May lland May 10 the number of recreative hours increased to 10,228, due largely to the opening of the Soft Ball League, but also due to the fact that more people are becoming aware of-the various activities offered. Mr. De Armand also reported an archery class for child- ren, which has proven--very popular, and plans to organize a class for adults. '-" At the present time W.P.A. has 9 employees working on this project, which number is gradually being increased. To date W.P.A. has expended $609.60 for salaries under this project, rep-- resenting 486 work hours, with an average man houns, with an aver- age man hour cost to date of 7lÇ. Horse shoe pit has been built at Mezes Plaza by W.P.A. labor. Mr. De Armand announced that June 19-25 was Public Recreation Week, and all civic and community organizations were asked to cooperate by writing letters to Governor Merriam asking him to issue a proclamation, pending definite action by the Governor. Superintendent of Parks Walsh reported two W.P.A. maintenance men working alternately at Hawes Park and Mezes Plaza, and that the gounds showed a marked improvement. He stated that he also hoped to have some W.P.A. men available to send up to Emerald Lake to clean out the poison oak before the summer is over. Mr. Morton's report was acknowledged. One of the main items-which was mentioned in Mr. Morton's report-was the construct- ion of a handball court for Redwood City. This matter was widely discussed, and Mr. Bedburry, an enthusiastic handball devotee, spoke to the group on the sUbject, and introduced proposed plans for the Court at an estimated cost of $600-- a box court with=a single wall court on one end. Mr. Bogie moved that the construct- ion of a handball court be incorporated in the proposed budget for the recreation department to be presented to the City Council for the coming fiscal year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Van Gundy and ca~ried unanimously. '--" i The rifle range discussed- at the previous meeting was discussed further, and Mr. Van Gundy moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council that definite action be taken in whole or in part in the matter of constructing a small bore rifle range and pistol range. The motion was seconded by Mrs. MCAtee~ and carried unanimously. Acting-Chairman Hagan appointed a Committee to summar- ize the action taken by this Commission since its inception, Oct- ober 14, 1931, in order to assemble the proposed budget for the- -- -- -- 'no - n ..--__n- .--on_-- --_..- -, - -- -- n ---.. -- iIJIP'