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Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 18

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Oakland Tribunei
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Oakland, California
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18-A Oakland Tribune, Sunday, May 18, 1947 Petition Out for 'ALAMEDA HIGH ROTG TO HOLD ii I 00 10, Children Taken Safely Wallace Talk I24TH ANNUAL COMPETITION Across Steels by Traffic Patrol BERKELEY. May 17. A petition ALAMEDA, May 17. Program seeking the appearance of Henry for the 24th annual competition of Wallace at the University of Cali- the Alameda High School ROTC to fornia in place of a "senior farewell" be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., in program was in circulation on the Lincoln Park was announced today CVnnaiy B. and Capt.

Coryl Shannon, CiSTjeanv C. MU-fary personnel the faeuJfy. In tfcejan to Lirut. Co). Jamrs L.

Baker, inelvfe Howard L. MrGrath, MtiSarW R. H. HtinUnfton. M.

Sgt. Paul K. BiheJrvr, and First Sgt. John T. J.

Hanson is director of th TUOTC band, I campus today. by Lieut. CoL James I Baker, pro fessor of military science and It read as follows: "We, the undersigned students tactics His total duty time during this period time in which he served at crossings traversed twice a day by more than 600 pupils is 350 hours. SCHOLASTIC STANDING Traffic Reserve members must have a high scholastic standing. They perform their duties in all kinds of weather, using much of what otherwise would be leisure No lives lost: no children injured.

This is the 19-year safety record of members of the Oakland Traffic Reserve. The number of Oakland school pupils protected by the young officers during this period is estimated at more than And yet here hasn't been a single injury accident at a guarded; crosswalk while a Traffic Reserve unit was on duty, a check of the files of the A pa vill follow an address of wel- VvmIivII to Discuss talion earnestly request that the senior class council examine the relative importance of the Senior Farewell program and the ideas of Henry Wallace. Further, we petition that the council, after having considered these facts, offer the university meeting placed at its disposal to Children's Activities come by Principal James M. Bryan, and introduction of judges by Supt. William G.

Paden. Then in order will be infantry, drill by a platoon from each company, and a squad from each company; the ROTC time for them. Activities for children in the! vew recreation building at Bushrod Park ardj the location of new swimming Seret. John J. Guidici, head of the band; physical training demonstration by best company; ROTC special pchf allocated to this area will be platoon drill; manual of arms finals, I ditiyed when the North Oakland special service bureau of the Oakland Police Department, has overall supervision of the Traffic Reserve program.

Officers who work with the youngsters include Walton Ken four best men from each platoon I A-councii nojds its third quar- Henry Wallace so that he may ad-'dress the students of the university in a manner befitting his stature rand ideas. "We do not intend this as a subscription, to the views of Wallace, necessarily, but instead this is an expression of a-desire to provide I students of the university with an opportunity to become better ac- quainted with the controversial and band to compete; presentation of trophies and medals; assembly, nedy. William Radcliffe and Fen- ton HarrelL Each school has a fac ulty adviser who has immediate supervision of the boys and girls. Another entry blank for The Trib opinions onv our nation's policies." Oakland Police Department's traffic division showed yesterday. In the past 19 years, ithe school safety organization has grown from one school unit of 20 youngsters to 83 units with more thaft 3000 boy and girl officers.

ORGANIZATION BORN The first group was organized In February, 1928, at Lockwood School in East Oakland. A shortitime later, another unit was formed at Clare-mont Junior High SfhooL Then a eteady development got tinder way until now more than 90 per cent of the city's schools are served by the young crossing guards. In all, 134 crossings are manned by boys and girls wearing the orange cape of the OTR. In many cases the service of a reserve mem-ber spans a several year period a period in which he climbs the ladder in rank. une's traffic patrol contest is pub There was no organizational name lished today.

Entries in the essay contest, open to Metropolitan Oak on the petition. University officials reported ear land area pupils in grades four through nine at schools which have traffic patrol units, will be accepted her this week that a request for Wallace to appear at an all-university meeting of students and faculty members had been turned down, explaining that the only remaining through June L. 8t p.m. Monoay, M. 5f at Pland's Restaurant, Mac-AtJhdr Boulevard and Howe Street Representatives from the four of the area will be present an(j fell of the area community welfare am Churches, improvernent clkfef.tnd schools, a well, as frthrr seriloa agencies, are especially invito send delegates.

Te council, organized last No-" vecalffr. with a view to improving thei It-creational facilities of the Nothi Oakland area, Is composed of individuals and organizations community betterment. It is Aivided into four geographical disSI-s and one professional section to business. Each of hese grofel holds separate monthly metfgigs and serves as, a clearing hoiciifor ideas. David C.

Minney, chairman. wili preside at the meeting and resorptions may be made with him Original thought will count highly KOTU band, Trophies have been provided by the Chamber cf Commerce, Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, Disabled AmerU can Veterans, Spanish War American Lesion No. 9. Hollywood Post 939 VFW, the ROTC and individuals. Cadet officers are 'Lieut.

Col. Ted L. Lamb, Maj. Gerald Simpson, Maj. Bradley W.

Wyatt Capt Edward L. Capt. Warren E. Storm. Capt J.

Bernard Klein, Capt Fred L. Berlin. Spt. Robert G. --Sibbald and Sgt B.

Fisher, staff officers; Capt William 1 Williams and Lieut Bertil M. Enstrom, band: Capt Robert L. Swift, Lieut. Trux-ton R. Craig, Lieut Alan R.

Bedford, Lieut. Stanley A. Mueller and Lieut Thad X. McCausUand, CompanyA; Capt Donald Buswell, Lieut Kobert E. Cum-mins.

Lieut. Kenneth H. Cates. Lieut Melvin J. Dickinson.

Lieut James Company Capt Grady L. White, Lieut Frank R. Stafford. Lieut Earl A. Edwards.

Lieut Paul AUinger, Company with honorary titles, are Ma. Betty Smith. Capt Joan Ketcham, Capt Marie Glasse. Capt Betty Pryor. staff; Capt Pat Sande, band: Capt.

Norah Johnston. Company Cpt Jerry Stone. in the contest judging. Youngsters shouldn't worry about composition, spelling or penmanship. Essays must university meeting on the semester schedule 'has haf its theme set This is the farewell program.

not be longer than 200 words. In addition to published instruc lions, contest outlines will be dis tributedt at schools. Traffic patrol members will write on: "How I Am Youngsters begin their service as privates, than move on to sergeant, lieutenant and A typical officer who has advanced through the years is Lieut. Weld on Lewis, 14, who is second in command of Traffic Reserve Set Arthur Siarsiak of Lockwood School cautions youngsters to "wait for the whistle" at the East Fourteenth Street and Gth Avenue crossing. The first reserve unit in Oakland was formed at Lockwood School in February, 1928.

There now are 83 units with more than 2000 boy and girl officers. Sgt. John J. Guidici flert) of Oakland Police'De-partaent's traffic division has overall supervision of the school program and Officer Wil- liam Radcliffe Ik an aide. A total of 134 crossings are guardecL Tribune photo.

Air Agreement CAPETOWN, May Prime Minister Jan Christiaan Smuts and U.S. Minister Thomas Holcomb will sign a bilateral civil aviation pact here next week, providing for regularly scheduled air services between New York and Johannesburg and for airmail service. Helping Safety In Traffic At My and other contestants will have the subject "How I co-operate the unit at Lockwood School, With the Traffic Patrol For Safety at -ahfcNorth Oakland police! fta "birthplace" of the reserve. This boy became a private when he was in the low fifth grade. Nowhe's in the At My School." tionj KLympic 8000.

Thirty prizes, Including bicycles, cameras and wrist watches, will be TE. 1-1-1-1 SHOP 10 TO 5:30 High Eighth, with nearly" four years ill' awarded to contest winners. ef service to his credit. i ENTRY BLANK Keep your furs SAFE in Capwell's Fur Storage! TRIBUNE TRAFFIC PATROL PRIZE CONTEST Name Address City and Zone 4 Phone School i i Grade Age Ointestants who are on traffic patrol duty checlr here: 4Mail entry to: TRIBUNE-TRAFFIC PATROL CONTEST EDITOR OAKLAND 4, CALIF. Eisay mustlfo post-marked by nudntght, June I FAMILY SERVICE BUREAU PLANS MEET the meeting pointed out a high percentage, of cases accepted lor case work Treatment fall in this cate While your fur-is aestivating (that is, pass- ing the summer) in Capwell's safe, sure and 5' sound Fur Storage vaults, why not have it rT pe'ur'se nat 's grazed, cleahed or even jI ftfVrf at the same time? No bet- vHvSsln Wldcfi time, no better store to.

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..2 Speaker at the meeting will be Dr. Paul Holmer, Faiiily- Service Bureau's psychiatric consultant who will describe how case work agency uses the services of a psychiatrist in eases where complex personal relations of 'family life stem from personality disturbances rather than environment He will be assisted by Miss Mary Reeve, case supervisor. ii Mrs. Elizabeth Sprout, executive Officers whose terms will expire are Peter Howard, president; George Taylor, vice-president; and Carl Sickler, treasurer. Other mem i bers of the 1946-47 executive committee are Mrs.

Lawrence S. Fletcher and Rogee Chickering. i Completing terms as board members are Paul J. Cushing, Mrs. Fletcher, the Rev.

Karl Markgraf, Dr. Emily Plehn and Samuel H. Wagener. secretary of the Community Chest Red Feather service, in announcing TRIBUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS MASQUE' i Oakland Orpheus Club, 8 p.m., Piedmont Avenue School. Jolk Dancing, 8 p.m..

Turn O'Bee. Lincoln School. 11th and Alice Streets. Cutter Bear Chapter. United States Coast Guard League.

8 p.m, Alameda Veteran Memorial Building. Rockride Improvement Club. 8 p.m., Rockridge Women's Clubhouse, 5682 Keith Avenue. East Oakland Post No. 471.

American Lesion. 8:15 p.m.. Legion Hall, 2714 Ha-venscourt Boulevard. Ladies' Auxiliary, Oakland Lodge No. 63, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, 8:30 P.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 11th and Franklin TOWNSEND CLUBS TODAY meeting-.

3 p.m.. Sixth District Townsend Clubs, 3038 East lftth Street." i Mass meeting, 2:30 p.m.. Seventh District Townsend Clubs, 557 21st Street. TOMORROW Dewey Club, 3:30 p.m., 3038 East 16th Street Fairfax Club, 7:45 p.m., 3038 East I6th Street. Harrison CJub, 8 p.m..

857 2tst Street. TODAY i Tribune radio broadcast over KLX. Tirst 'annual Junior horse thow. 9:30 a.m. nd p.m., Cressmount Stable.

Mills Philosopher' Club, 2 p.m., 11th and Grove Streets. 0 TOMORROW Oakland Chesa and Checker Club, ISIS San Pablo Avenue. Berkeley Optimist Club, noon, 'Hotel Durant. American Legion Servic Club, noon, Athens. Club.

Hi-U Club. noon. 1714 Ffanklin Street. Ktwahis Club, 12:15 p.m.; Hotel Leamington, -g Eastbay Women Life Underwriters, 13:15 p.m., 55 Grand Avenue. Manzanita Improvement Club, 7:30 p.m., Maniantta School auditorium.

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