How to Study and Vocational Guidance Discussed by Groups
Sophomore and junior groups share insights on non college paths and study habits. A discussion on formal personality tests guided by instructors explored guidance teachers job charts and profiles to match vocational interests and abilities. Mentors and faculty from the Girls’ college group led talks on opportunities in vocational work and the influence of high school studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ysa
Phortores
Harold Bitting
Arkow Ahd
Ronald Deabler
Dorles Parshall
Dorothy Banks
Flor- Rathert
Frank Nelson
The
Electric Company High
Newbys and Girls
Nellie
Oil Train Capacity and Tank Car Averages
An oil train averages about 12,600 barrels of oil, with tank cars holding around 210 barrels each. Typical train consists of roughly 60 tank cars, totaling the cited capacity.
Rise in national college enrollments for 1947 fall
A Federal Security Agencies Office of Education survey reports a 16.5 percent rise in junior college enrollments from fall 1946 to fall 1947, totaling 218 340 students. Total college enrollment reaches 2 388 226, the highest in U S higher education history, with 1 659 249 men and 678 977 women. Veteran enrollments rise in professional schools, while by service men make up 48.2 percent of total, up from 41.99 percent. Dr John Dale Russell of the Office of Education notes employment prospects will influence future veteran demand.
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Regent
Federal Security Agencies
Office of Education
Bah Plummer
John Dale Russell
U. S. Office of Education
Division of Higher Education
Youth Forum to Host Holiday Ball in Austin Town Hall
Members of the Christian Science Monitor Youth forum plan a holiday ball on Saturday, December 27 at Austin Town Hall. Bill Oliver of West Metro is treasurer. JoAnn Richards of Southwest Suburban chairs. Bob Kerr of Oak Park is social chairman and Jean Behmer of Glen Ellyn is secretary.
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Christian Science Monitor Youth Forum
Austin Town Hall
Bill Oliver
West Metro Group
JoAnn Richards
Southwest
Suburban
Bob Kerr
Oak Park
Jean Behmer
Glen Ellyn
Scout Anniversary Week plans meeting at headquarters
The Camping Activities committee of the West Suburban Boy Scout council meets at 80 South La Grange Road this evening to finalize plans for Scout Anniversary Week February 6 through 12. The week centers on The Scout citizen in home community nation and world and emphasizes the good turn through unit service projects with focus on conservation health safety and community improvement.
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West Suburban Boy Scout Council
Boy Scout
South
la Grange Road
World Friendship Fund
Scout
Congress
United Nations
Council
Peoria Girls Plan Club modeled after local group
Peoria High students Alice Leman and Janet Whalen visited last week to study the LTHS Girls' club with the aim of starting a similar group at their school. They discussed election methods parties and interest groups during study periods and after a dinner hosted by Carole Krueger a board meeting followed.
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Peoria High
Alice Leman
Janet Whalen
Peoria
Carole Krueger
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Youth Forum
Chenille
la Grange
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