Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 11

Read TELEGRAPH EVENING TELEGRAPH (Eftabllshed January 13, 3c Per Copy lletobw of The Associated Frew Best Pictures Comics, features In The TELEGRAPH Club Education Program Given Wood River Helen Adams, Buscher Speak at Meeting WOOD RIVER, Nov. Adams, chairman of the committee of School pta 4 a nd Miss Velora Busier f'girls at the high school u.r«H sneaker honors last night on nit education program 01 vyooa Sver Woman's Club at Wood River Mrs. R. A. Scheer.

educa- lon chairman, was in charge program and introduced th speakers. The guidance program in the hkh school, started six years ago Principal R. A. Scheer, was fetched by Miss Buscher. Although iturted slowly, the program has cached the point where 660 personal interviews with girls were riven last year, sho said.

It is the business of adjusting the girl with the school and the school to the rirl she said. The counciling system, based on teachers having a group of students under their supervision, is used. A personal relationship between the pupil and teacher so may be taken into her confidence, and the teacher taken Into the girl'i. confidence, is made. In this way discussions with each' about (heir possibilities, aims, strength and weaknesses are a big help to rtiidents, and an effort is made to present to her the best opportunity the school has to offer Planing for further schooling, during with rep- resentafives from different colleges and wifh representatives of various vocations also assist the student in making decisions about the future.

Health examinations, designed to determine whether or riot the girl Is physically fit to take physical education, was touched upon by the speaker. The examinations reveal defects-- such as tad visibility or hearing and though the school may not be sble to have these things corrected themselves they see that the student with poor eyes has good light, etc, The program, Miss Buscher said, Is an aid in helping the child grow helps to cut the apron strings which tie them to their homes, for most are In the between ages of children and adults, and they are prepared to better look after themselves by the time they leave the school. "Educational Guidance in WooU River Elementary -Schools" was- Miss Adams' topic, and she gave an account of the work being done, and the direction of modern trends in guidance. She pointed out some developments for the school system during the last six years that are a part of the program such as the summer round up, accomplished by the nurse each summer. This round up is for beginning pupils, so that they are prepared for the school term.

Other things mentioned were the home visiting program, reading program, personel records and the fine work of the nurse besides the lummer round up in the summer. Children are weighed twice a year, He Goes to Legislature Anthony W. Daly was elected to the General Assembly. This staff photo was taken at the Telegraph office after returns indicated that Daly was to be the new representative from this district. defects are determined and between the school and the home are brought about by the nurse.

Since report cards are not made out each month, it enables the teacher, with added time, to visit the homes and become acquainted with the. parents. The latest thing in the guidance program of the elementary schools vas the institution of guidance committees. This committee, made up of teachers of the district, reads, studies and generally investigates ch'ild guidance in other schools. Observe Birthday Anniversaries WOOD numbering 74 from liowis, Q'FaJlon, Summerfield, SBeUejiiJls, St.

Morgan, and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Monken of 409 avenue in observance of the of Mr. and his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Aaore, A basket luncheon was erved from tables arranged on the awn at the rear of the house.

The lonoree's were recipients of many jeautiful gifts. Return From Chicago WOOD Laura Mae Ragus, Miss Mary Alice Harmon and Miss Myrtle Frlederich-have eturned from a visit of a few days Chicago. Garden Club to Meet WOOD RIVER. LeClair, a of the American Chemical at National Stock- yards, East St. Louis, will be the speaker at a meeting of the Garden.

Club to be held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. E. Hessenauer, Glendale Gardens. Miss Ruby Roseberry and Mrs.

Harry Stoeckel will be in charge of the program. A business meeting is scheduled for 2 p. after which refreshments will be served. Mrs. Joseph Panylk ill WOOD Joseph Panyik, who has been ill since last her home on Penning avenue, was believed slightly Improved Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Thomas Hillman of Hardin, Calhoun County, Mrs. to' Wood Eiv RepoetQame feom Here V-v jj The first complete return in Alton came from this board at Shop, precinct 10. Those in the photo are, seated: Mrs. Caroline Smith, Mrs.

Clara Carpenter, William Johler. Standing: Metcalf, Henry L. Berger, Lester C. Geltz. Staff photo.

Wood Rivet's Oldest Votes Club to Collect domes Mothers' (Hub of the Lorena Avenue Parent- Teacher Association has announced a drive for clothing of school age children. Mrs. Don Smith has been named chairman of the drive and she has asked persons having clothing which may be used for needy children to have them sent to Wood River school by Friday, if possible. If the clothing cannot be conveniently gotten to the school, persons having garments may call Mrs. Smith.

Meeting of Welfare Committee WOOD M. F. Manning, chairman of the welfare committee of Wood River Woman's Club, has announced a called Jack WMiams, born near Burnt Prairie, Illinois, in 1843, voted fhe straight Democratic ticket at Wood River's Precinct 3 at the City Hall. He is shown here as he was assisted to the polls by two friends. photo.

ing of the committee for Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock at her home, 282 Ninth street. Discussion of plans of the club for welfare work during the holiday season will be discussed. Dorcas Circle to Meet WOOD meeting of the Dorcas Circle of First Christian Church has" been announced for Thursday at the church with a potluck luncheon at 12 o'clock. Give 'em the SMOKER'S cigarette watch 'em register YBAtf tAINITAXINQITWOY out In blinding and preparation af to- hly mlld.r In fto COOLER. BETTER-TASTING With Chesterfields the smoking situation is always well in hand Chesterfields have what smokers want.

Chesterfield's right combination of American and Turkish tobaccos makes it the smoker's cigarette. Do you smoke the cigarette that SATISFIES Two Corn Plants 'Forecast' Election Following a Icustom established in 1932 to see who would he elected President Mrs. William P. Kolb of 1023 East Sixth street planted seeds of corn last spring, naming one for President Roosevelt and the other for Wendell Willkie. According to Mrs.

Kolb the seed named for Willkie showed an early spurt but its growth was later overcome by "Roosevelt." The seeds were planted two feet apart. The same was true hi 1932 and 1936 when the seed named for Roosevelt "topped" the one bearing the name of Roosevelt's Republican opponent. 'Mrs. Kolb's sister, Mrs. Mary Ohley, residing on North State street, made a similar planting, with the same result Husbands of the members and friends have been invited to attend.

After the luncheon there will be a prayer service and a business meeting. Following the business meeting the women will make calls in interest of the revival that is underway at the church. The Rev. and Mrs. Laverne Taylor of Springfield are the evangelists in 9harge of After-school meetings are being held at the church for children during which Bible drills and chorus work is done.

The lilt of an as a olgna- ture Was not confined to illiterate perilous tn ancient times; it was required on all signatures as an attestation of good faith. Magazines, illustrated papers and picture cards sent to the dead letter office usually are given to hospitals and charitable institutions. FOR YOUR GLASSES You Have I. All Work Guaranteed. II.

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