Ohio U Praises Progressive Education Leader at Conference
Dr. William Carson Ryan Jr., president of the Progressive Education Association, urged three needs for advancing teaching: meaningful change, focus on human beings, and better teacher training. He criticized urban schooling and lauded Ohio University as a pioneering model in progressive methods.
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William Carson Ryan, Jr
The
Progressive Education Association
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Ohio University
Ryan
America
United States
Goals of Education Outlined by PTA Leader
Mrs. J. K. Pettengill national president of Congress of Parents and Teachers spoke at the Progressive Education Conference on goals of modern education. She stressed individual attention to children, learning by doing, and education as a means to change behavior while preserving zest for living and aesthetic appreciation. A forum followed drawing praise from Dr. A B Sias.
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J. K. Pettengill
Congress of Parents and Teachers
Memorial Auditorium
A. B. Sias
Relief Corps to Meet Friday Night
The Women's Relief Corps will hold an initiation meeting at 7 30 PM in Red Men s Hall. Members are reminded to attend the schedule and participate in the initiation proceedings.
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Relief Corps
Ohio University Finances Federal Aid Payroll
The National Youth Administration paid 39,687.96 to 511 students at Ohio University during 1936 37. Checks totaling 4,091.44 were mailed today by Anna Lois Saum, director of the University Service Bureau. 361 students were on the payroll for the final month. average aid per student was about 77.67. The year’s allotment was 39,695 with a 7.04 balance reported.
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Ohio University
National Youth Administration
Anna Lois Saum
University Service Bureau
Saum
Literature as a Path to Peace in Education
Benjamin Stolper argues that literature from diverse nations can curb war by fostering international understanding. He says poets convey racial feelings and human insight beyond politics, and education should start in elementary levels, especially in rural areas. Martin Chworowsky discusses progressive schools and broader parental involvement.
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Benjamin Stolper
Lincoln School
Columbia University
Ohio University
Progressive Education
Stolper
United States
Twenty Five Merchants Join Athens Credit Bureau
Twenty five merchants and professional men have affiliated with the Athens Credit Bureau. At least as many more signified intentions to join. Oscar Fulton reported progress while H. V. Tom and secretary Miss Madeline Farrabee visited Athens. The office is at 9 E Washington St.
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Athens
Salvation Army Advisory Board Meets Next Tuesday
The Salvation Army Advisory Board will gather at noon for a luncheon at Hotel Berry. Chairman L. W. Roberts announced three new members joining the board Irvin Quick Fred Weber and C. C. Cornell.
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Salvation Army Advisory Board
Hotel Berry
L. W. Roberts
Irvin Quick
Fred Weber
C. C. Cornell
Glouster Kiwanis Clubs Plan All Kiwanis Night
Kiwanis clubs of Athens and Glouster join 1 911 clubs across North America for All Kiwanis Night in alert to the 21st Kiwanis International convention in Indianapolis June 20 to 24. F H Sands will attend Indianapolis. A message from A Copeland Callen Urbana Ill president Kiwanis International will be read. Atty George Rose Glouster to speak on Kiwanis education.
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Kiwanis Clubs
Athens
Glouster
United States
Canada
Kiwanis International
Indianapolis
F. H. Sands
A. Copeland Callen
Urbana
Ill
Atty. George Rose
Kiwanis
Condemnation Suit Opened in Athens County Court
Hearing began this morning in the Athens County Common Pleas Court on the State Highway Department condemnation of land owned by C L Stout Route 31 above Circle Hill six acre area. Jurors were dismissed as opposing attorneys disagreed on the extent of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad interest in the parcel.
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Athens County Cormon Pleas Court
State Highway Department
C F Sharp Is Killed In Illinois Accident
News from Athens reports former resident C F Sharp was killed in an automobile crash Wednesday in Paris Illinois. The body returns to Athens Friday to Dowler Ferguson Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at two in Hebbardsville Church.
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Athens
C. F. Sharp
Paris
Dowler & Ferguson Funeral Home
E. Washington St
Hebbardsville Church
Revival Sermon Describes Jesus as Prophet at Nazarene Campaign
Rev Gene E Phillips declared Jesus was a prophet with perfect foresight during a revival at Nazarene Tabernacle. The program tonight features a sermon on The Fear of God and singing by John F Moore with I Wouldn't Want to Miss It. The revival runs through Sunday night.
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Jesus
Gene E. Phillips
Nazarene Tabernacle
God
John F. Moore
Floyd Bolin Post 3477 Sets VFW Delegate Meeting
Floyd Bolin Post 3477 will decide the number of delegates to the state convention at Friday night’s meeting. All members are urged to attend the 7:30 p.m. session at the Armory. The state convention is scheduled for June 24.
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the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Floyd Bolin
Bermuda Bicycles Seen as Household Essential in Ban on Cars
In Bermuda, where automobiles are banned, bicycles are a practical necessity for residents of all ages. The island’s traffic rules and terrain make pedal travel a core part of daily life and transportation.
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Bermuda
How You Learn to Fly Fifth Lesson in a Flights Lesson
A weekly aviation column recounts fifth and sixth flight halves at Swiftair Athens Airport. The writer describes installment two training rounds, practicing landings, drift, rudder use, and the push for solo flight under Drs Sprague and Hoskins supervision, with emphasis on control and gradual confidence.
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Bob Swift
Swiftair
Athens
John T. Sprague
C. R. Hoskins
U. S. Department of Commerce
Postmaster Examination Announced for Stewart Ohio
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Stewart Ohio and other possible offices. Applications close July 2 1937. Eligibility includes US citizenship age 21 to 64 and residence in the local postal area.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Stewart
Athens
Ohio
United States
Washington, D. C
Local Gardener Reports Early Tomato Harvest in Lodi Township
Floyd Hartley of Lodi Township picked ripe tomatoes from his vines on June 15. The note asks if any reader has a better harvest record this season.
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Floyd Hartley
Lodi Township
Symposiarchs Prepare Athens Chapter In Two Weeks
Local businessmen and professionals meet with national secretary Pearce Wright to plan the establishment of an Athens Chapter of the Order of Symposiarchs. Membership is invitation only for men in fraternities formed before 1870, with monthly dinners and a rotating toastmaster. Charter presentation by national officers expected. installation date to be announced. Fifty seven varieties of bananas are grown in the Philippine Islands.
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Order of
Athens
Berry Hotel
Pearce Wright
Columbus
Philippine Islands
FASTEETH powder promises secure dentures
An advertisement claims FASTEETH powder keeps false teeth from slipping during talking eating laughing or sneezing. It promises a clean taste with no gummy or pasty feel and urges readers to buy FASTEETH at drug stores.
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Thomas C. McCracken
College of Education
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Apoo
Kelvinator
Keaton
NYA
Martin Chworowsky
Falk School
University of Pittsburgh
Ellis Hall
Mr. Chworowsky
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Army Board
Ras Ea Ea
Glouster Club
Illinois
Bob
Oklahoma
Borneo Gems
Borneo
CLINE
National Society of Fraternity
Wall Street
N. Court ST
Buick
Braddock -Louis
N.B.C
Red and Blue Networks
General Motors
Athens County
Buick Company
Court & Carpenter
Athens, Ohio
Maynard's Garage
Main St
Marta
Burnell Buick CO
Nelsonville
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