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The Anniston Star from Anniston, Alabama • Page 24

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The Anniston Stari
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Anniston, Alabama
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4.B KmrWas Btn Sunday, August 15, Publications Record History fonts." S. A. SANDERS WRITES For Pupils At Anniston High Bibrary Aids The most popular publication In Head Of PTA Council readership at Anniston High School is the annual, The Hourglass. This fall, the student-managed and edited book will be in its 35th year of publication. Junior High Pupils Here Outlines Its Objectives well as sports, features, and per-scnal columns.

During the year practically every student's same is carried In the paper at least once. J. J. Nash, Anniston High School Principal, stated that in addition to giving students good practical experience in writing and report-ng. It gives them supplemental The annual has been a contin ages every chance for good health MRS.

8. A. SANDERS, JR. uous feature of the high school President, Aanlstea City Cornell since its first publication In 1917 and medical care. Health Aagle Watched Cooperate with state and local Mrs.

Nelson, Librarian, Of Parents And Teachers The most Important function of i council Is to provide inspira when the school was located on the corner of 14th and Wilmer Avenue. English and grammar work. groups concerned with health. Tells Of Advantages Of Books This committee has also ar tion. Information, and instruction to local units and their leaders.

A Important Te Students This facet of school life, an ad ranged for Dr. O. G. Gill. State Health officer to come to the School of Instruction and explain single Congress Parent-Teacher Association, working; alone, can ministrative source stated, is im By MRS.

C. P. NELSON Librarian, Johnston Jailor High the Health Program of Alabama. portant because it gives the student Interests outside the routine The Safety Committee has al "Be as careful of Um book you read of the company you of the day to day curriculum and affords them experience which ready distributed five thousand safety pamphlets entitled Slow Down and Live. keep; for your habtti and char may be helpful In professional way at some time.

This committee also works with Test Blare Turns Into Explosion For Firemen KALAMAZOO WI The final exam of a volunteer firemen's course went off with a bang. An old shack had been filled with lumber and doused with gasoline. An electrical apparatus was ready to start the fire. The button was pushed and BOOM! Atmospheric conditions condensed the gas vapor and eaused an explosion. Debris scattered Many times this type of extra- NEW NEGRO SCHOOL Shown above Is the new All 6alnta Mission Catholic school, located at VTe 15th Street and Stephens Avenue.

The new school will be operated by the All Saints Catholic Church and la a completely new and modern structure. The school will hold classes for the fast four grades with one grade to be added each year antll It reaches eight grades. The Initial enrollment la expected to be SO students in the foar classrooms. not always solve satisfactorily all the problems with which It is confronted in the course of its activities. The improvement of schools and of educational opportunities, the expansion of public library service; the control of contagious and communicable diseases; and the providing of wholesome recreation for children and youth these are but a few of the special concerns that extend far beyond the boundaries of a particular school.

To attack and solve such prob curricula work follows a definite pattern, faculty members state, as acter will be as much Influenced by the former as by the latter." Ia library work we like to think of this quotation by Paxton Hood, for it emphasizes the extreme Importance of good reading many students who work on pub lications choose Journalism as ca each school, to help solve their safety problem. The Anniston City Council will also give one or more scholarships to some student whose desire it is to become a teacher. The Council will also donate an amount of money for the speech therapy. Plans for the School of Instruc reers. The other publications in the Another writing that tells of New Colored School To Open On West 15th Street Here Local Business College Plans over a 300-foot circle.

Fart of tne city ststem are "The Hi-Echo" and "Tops," the Junior High School newspaper, a counterpart of "The Hi-Echo." qualities of good books la this one by Cotton: Books Are Like Friends' "Books like friends should be lems the local PTA needs the help tion have been completed and will making preliminary plans for an shack's roof crashed onto the fire chiefs car. No one was Injured and the graduates successfully pounced oa of the other congress units in its Anniston will have a new Negro school this fall with the opening Carries All The News For Courses be held Sept. 15th open house program for the mis Tne high school newspaper of local units, when brought to- The District meeting will be held in a Prnf.Trhor Coun- in Anniston Oct. 19. of the All Saints Mission Catholic School on West 15th Street.

sion school, but that the date has not yet been set. The final plans as the flames. carries regular news stories few and well chosen. Like friends, too, we should return to them again and again for like true friends, they will never fail us never cease to instruct never cil. has the power to promote the School Here Has Out will be completed on arrival of the nuns, he said.

influence of the parent teacher movement, to strengthen the work grown Its Quarters Four Different Times cloy. Next to acquiring good The new school is located at West 15th Street and Stephens friends, the best acquisition is that of each Individual unit and to Avenue. of food books." pruig tne force comoinea pian Detailed announcements of this meeting will be made later. These are but a few of the plans of the Anniston Council. Each committee is busy completing plans of work.

The officers and chairman of standing committees are: president, Mrs. S. A. Sanders, 1st vice president, Mrs. Alex Hall; 2nd vice president, Mrs.

T. E. By CLYDE H. YATES ning and effort to bear on worth The Anniston Business College was established in October, 1923, The Daughters of the Holy Ghost Catholic nuns will be teachers in the school and Sister Adelaide du SC F.S.E. will be superior.

Completely Modern The school building, a completely modern structure, was only recently completed and has a total of four classrooms. Instruction will be In the first four grades with the addition of one grade at the end of each academic year We are proud of our library at Johnston Junior High School and Its approximately 3,000 volumes. while community projects. Objectives Outlined The objects of all Parent-Teach on the second floor or wnat is These are divided Into groups of now known as the Rainwater Furni ture Store. Since it was estab er Associations as set lonn Dy the National Congress of Parents Hinton; secretary.

Mrs. W. S. Tal- lished, it has outgrown its quar and Teachers are: To promote our penonel will bt happy to help thrifty mothers shop at The COTTAGE SHOP to get their children ready for back-to-school. for nursery school, grammar school Boy's and Girls' Infant to 12 Years The COTTAGE SHOP the welfare of children and youth ters four times, snd is now housed in nice spacious quarters madge; treasurer, Mrs.

Howard Williams; program, Mrs. Alex Hall; membership, Mrs. T. E. Hin in home, school, church and until the school has a full eight at 114 East Uth Street.

fiction, history, biography, ture, fine arts, useful arts, science, social science and reference. The Dewey Decimal system of cataloguing is taught in Junior high school, so that students are at home when they reach high school or visit the public library. CiniA vK a Apoonifatlnn r9 titan An. ton; by laws and procedure, Mrs To raise the standards of Rowe. juvenue protection, iston Business College, its opera Mrs.

John F. Biseer: Da rent edu- tors have had the pleasure of wit- nessing over 6,000 graduates become successful men and women Auburn Seeking To Solve Tangle In Housing Setup AUBURN City and college officials here are working overtime trying to solve a serious problem confronting the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. They are busy searching for additional living quarters and classroom space for over 7000 students who want to attend college here this fall. Both college and Chamber of Commerce officials report that they have been swamped by requests for aid In locating rooms for additional students wanting to attend college. They are advising students needing rooms to be certain to advise them at once so To secure adequate laws for care; cation and mental hygiene, Mrs.

and protection of children and j. h. Rutledge, and Mrs. T. L.

youth. I Barker; nationl PTA magazine, To bring into closer relation the Mrs. T. G. Johnston; radio.

Mrs. We Insist that they use the card catalogue, If possible find mater in the business world. Member of U. S. Group ials for themselves.

If this is not home and the school, that parents Harry Rainwater; legislation, Mrs. accomplished alone, then the nec essary help is given. Thomas Battles: safety. Mrs. Wil grades.

Registration at the school will officially begin Sept. 1, but applications will be accepted beginning Aug. 3. according to the Rev. P.

J. Britt, pastor of All Saints Catholic Church. In addition to the classrooms, lounges and a music room have been provided as well as a large play area. A portion of the playground has been surfaced and marked off for children's activity. The school will be heated throughout by a central heating unit which has also been extended to the new rectory, the church and the old rectory which will become the home of the nuns.

Father Pare To Aid i The library subscribes to 40 current magazines. Some of them are gifts from parents and The Anniston Business College Is a member of the National Association and Council of Business Schools. To be a member of this organization a school must meet the standards and qualifications dictated by the national leaders in business education. This assures students that they are getting the liams Welch; health and summer round up. Mrs.

Ralph Abbott; school education, Mrs. U. C. Garrett; hospitality, Mrs. Charles Booth; publicity, Mrs.

Peyton Lacy; ways and means, Mrs. Wil-1 i a Campbell; character and friends. Other Aids Listed Other library aids Include pam and teachers may cooperate intelligently the training of the child. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education. Anniston City Council of Parents and Teachers have already completed many plans to help accomplish these objects.

The Parent Education and Men Wilmer at 12th spiritual education, Mrs. H. E. Til- best training available in the bus phlets, specimens, pictures, clippings, and models. Mr.

McCurdy's seventh grade class has made a model of Shakespeare's Globe theatre, the Parthenon and a Jap lery; library service and cnu- iness field. dren's reading, Mrs. Charles Hous- To make available to every am- that they can help them locate rooms if at all possible. Dr. H.

F. Vallery is in charge of housing1 ton; pre-school, Mrs. W. L. Gar- bitlous student the training neces- reu.

sarv for the chase of business in Assisting Father Britt in the ad- at API. anese pagoda. Each local Is inspired to work Enrollment last fall reached Students assist by checking out books, menllng books and making tal Hygiene Committee have ministration of the school will be the Rev. John B. Paro, a former pastor of the church.

He has 700 and present indications are that over 7.000 will enroll this which he is interested, the Anniston Business College offers six distinct courses that run from 36 weeks for Stenographic and Jun- even harder in hopes of winning the award given each year by The Anniston Star. This award of scheduled a workshop to train suggestions in book selection. Infants' and Children's Shop Boys' and Girls' Complete Maternity leaders of the locals. The night They are excellent Instructors, also, in helping other students been reassigned as assistant pas-. fall.

Of the total enrollment near-tor of the church. ly 2,000 will be students coming $25 is given to the school that has ior Accounting, to 72 weeks for meetings will be about Family Re for accomplished the most work Father Britt said that he was 'to Auburn for the first time. 1 lations. The entire Community is Higher Accounting and Executive learn the library procedures. Several of our Junior high 11 the year.

invited to attend. The leaders for this workshop will be Dr. John McKee, Dr. Will brary assistants have gone on to work ia the high school library 'and the public library. A few have the intent to choose li- Edgerton and if possible, Dr.

Mar Secretarial. Offers New Course In addition to these courses, the Anniston Business College now offers the famous ABC Speedwriting Shorthand course, which can be taken as a course within Itself, or garet S. Qwale. Man is 'Flying Giant OAKLAND. Calif.

(8) Joe Sohm. an employe of the Tribune circulation department, thinks he is the biggest airplane pilot in the The Juvenile Protection Com mittee will undertake a study of the child labor laws in Alabama. brary science as their career. Patrons and friends of the school are urged to visit our library at any time convenient for you. during the school day.

incorporated in the Secretarial The Health Committee's objec course instead of other types of country. Six feet tall, he weighs 388 pounds. tives are: To give children of all shorthand. Equipment consists of calculators, duplicating machines, comp tometers, typewriters, electric typewriters and dictation ma chines. Three regular instructors, and one part-time instructor make up the staff of the Anniston Bus iness College.

Map Expert Named To U. Of A. Staff (A) reus UNIVERSITY A specialist for the Air Force in chart and map making, Ennis L. jChestang has been appointed acting assis tant professor in the University of Alabama's department of geo logy and geography for the com ing school year. Chestang has done research (7 Send 'em back work for the government on Rus sia, Africa and the Far East while serving as a military Intelligence specialist with the Army Map to school in shoe that really FIT Service, Washington, D.

1951-53. and with the U. S. Air Force. look how soft! office of llason and research, aeronautical chart and information center, most recently as a cartographic aide.

A native of Florida, he received his bachelor's and master's degrees In geography from Florida State University where he was a graduate fellow. He has been a teaching assistant at the University of Maryland this past year. Chestang has previously taught World Geography, Introduction to Economic Geography, Geography of the Southeastern U. and Conservation of Natural Resources. The Journal of Geography published his article "some Observations on Introductory College Geography" In March 1953.

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And you cant buy them unless they fit really fit. Three generations of youngsters have grown up in Buster Browns, America's favorite children's shoes. Bring youf youngsters ia right in custom calf Larose. He's a repair man for all types of orchestra instru ments except violins, and has dis covered he Is wiser not to make any repairs the professionals do not specify. His Is an Interesting and com plicated job because some wood What a lot of quality and looks there is here.

Groined crushed calf, cniline dyed, hand-shrunk end terrific looking, that feels soft as a glove. Youll love the sturdy, luxurious air so much style and comfort for the money. winds have is many as 400 parts, including tiny screws, he says, Also good repair man cannot do an adequate job unless he can play the Instrument, he reports, Knock Becomes Boost Black and red kid and black suede. $7.95 MANCHESTER, Tenn. (fP) KINGSLEY'S SHOE STORE 1126 Nobis Effectively hidden to westbound KINGSLEY'S SHOE STORE 1126 Noble traffic by huge billboard advertising a competitor across the led calf.

highway, a roadside restaurant $10.95 here has countered with a sign a few miles up the road proclaiming its location as "Just Behind The Largest Sign la Tennessee." I.

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