Russian system study earns praise and mixed Western view
Alpine School 7A students under Mrs. Fowlkes scored above norms on a Russian style regimen showing strong achievement tests. West Coast Denali School seventh graders rejected the method after a week, signaling mixed reactions to disciplined Russian teaching tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Fowlkes
Centennial School
Education
U.S.A
California
Denali
Modesto
Calif
Nyet
Warren McWhorter
Alpine Pupils Show Gains from Russian Style Teaching
In a school year summary, Alpine students improved from a D to a B minus in a test as Mrs Fowlkes' class embraced hands on experimentation. McWhorter noted the Russian method limits individuality, while American methods yield broader enrichment and progress. The piece highlights an art memory contest exposing students to 40 masterpieces and their artists, stressing cultural literacy and long term benefits for history and language studies.
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McWhorter
Line Storm
Curry
Monte Carlo
Raoul Dufy
Rembrandt
Grace
Chardin
Battersea Bridge
Whistler
Winter
P. Brughel
Mme Charpentier
Renoir
How To Save Your Life In A Tornado
Red Cross safety guidance by Robert Edson outlines ten actions for tornado readiness and response. Advice covers warning adherence, shelter choices, securing items, shutting off utilities, and seeking medical aid at Red Cross facilities. The article notes tornadoes occur year round across 47 states, stressing nationwide vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Halpern
Robert Edson
Edson
Wichita Falls
Weather Bureau
Red Cross
Light and Power Company
Gulf States
Town
Kansas
Quail pair off in Texas as season approaches
Reports to the Game and Fish Commission indicate quail in Texas are beginning to pair for a new hatching season. Favorable nesting conditions promise a good brood crop and continued strong quail numbers after a record 1957 season.
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Texas
Game and Fish Commission
Card of Thanks and Local Hunt Advisory Notes
Card of thanks from Marjorie Cowan expresses gratitude for gifts and hospital care. She invites visitors to her ranch and praises the town’s hospital. Also mentions a hunting season notice and a program allowing landowners to obtain state produced game birds at half price through the Game and Fish Commission in Austin.
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Zane
Tana Chandler
Tar Baby
Marjorie Cowan
Game and Fish Commission
Austin
Texas
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Britain
Alexandra
Queker Lace
Chevrolet
Fisher
Casner Motor Co., Inc
Holland
Alpine Cemetery Assn
Mes, HI
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Memorial Arts
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Westinghouse
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