Origin of National Children's Book Week
The idea began with Franklin K. Mathiews, chief librarian of the Boy Scouts of America, to boost reading among boys. Frederic G. Melcher joined to include girls, and in 1919 the first Children’s Book Week was held with librarians, booksellers, and the American Library Association. The Children’s Book Council formed by 1945 to sustain year-round promotion, funded by publishers and Book Week materials.
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Franklin K. Mathiews
Boy Scouts of America
Mathiews
Frederic G. Melcher
Publishers’ Weekly
Book Trade
R. R. Bowker Company
Melcher
American Library Association
National Association of Book Publishers
Children’s Book Council
Poster Contest Promotes School Safety Nationwide
AAA motor clubs distribute a quarter of a million safety posters to schools nationwide this month. Designed by 12 year old John Mourer and Neal Patton from Kelly Field School in San Antonio Texas the poster led the first prize in the National Traffic Safety Poster Contest last spring and will be shown in classrooms as schools reopen. The contest offers 3650 in prizes and closes around March 1.
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AAA
School Safety Patrol
Kelly Field School
San Antonio
Texas
John Mourer
Neal Patton
AAA Motor Clubs
Patrons Aid Better Schools Through Civic Action
Henry Toy Jr. argues citizen committees totaling about 15 000 nationwide can strengthen schooling. He notes past bond wins and surveys, urges continued public involvement as schools face tougher curricula and staffing needs, and promotes a booklet titled Lets Get Our Schools Ready Now.
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Henry Toy, JR
National Citizens Council For Better
Citizens
How to Slice Bread Thin and Dry Lace Curtains
The thinnest bread or cake slices come from a knife heated to hot or dipped in boiling water. Wipe the blade dry before cutting. For creamy curtain shade while laundering lace, add cold clear strong tea to the starch. If the yard is small, hang laundry using coat hangers for heavy garments.
Enrollment set for Aug 30 with longer school days
Buford Fisher, superintendent, announces extended hours for kindergarten 9 to 11 45 AM and 1 to 3 45 PM. Grades 1 6 run 9 AM to 12 noon and 1 to 4 PM. Enrollment Aug 30. classes start Sept 3. New teachers include Betty Cassady at Mur Hill and John Jones Lonnie Rhoades and June Bennett with Pittsburg State ties.
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Buford Fisher
Fisher
Betty Cassady
Mur
Jay Hill School
University of Arkansas
John Jones
Murray Hill
Pittsburg Teachers College
Blue Rapids
June Bennett
Alcott
Pittsburg State College
Lonnie Rhoades
Hutton
How to Clean and Dry Brick Tiles and Finish
Reader asks about brick tile care and drying. Answer suggests washing with a cloth dipped in vinegar to restore finish and reduce moisture spots. The tips emphasize space efficiency and better drying when tiles are hung to dry.
Varied Styles For Men Boost Fall Fashion Mood
The back to school shopping season shapes up with diverse men’s styles. Sport jackets lead the essentials as stripes, tartans, madras, and end-on-end weaves appear in shirts and casual wear. A gray wool hooded stadium cape with toggle closings debuts for outdoor use.
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Western Auto
Western
W. Main
Home Owned and Operated
Jim Beech
The
Chanute Tribune
Turhide
Midwest Office Supply
Shurtleff Motor Co
Plymouth
Lincoln
Chanute, Ks
Our
Foodtown
Koch Bros
Koch Bros. Furniture
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