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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1965

Page

8

Juvenile Court Views on Delinquency and Reform Schools

Judge Bennet McRae of Morgan County Juvenile Court explains juvenile delinquency rates and typical ages. He contrasts cases of Johnny and Billy to show rehabilitation over punishment, noting environment and home discipline as key factors and describing reform provisions for boys and training for girls.

Bennet McRae Morgan County Althugh Johnny Billy McRae

PRESCO Christmas Candleholders Involves JA Members

PRESCO a Junior Achievement company sponsored by Prestolite crafts Christmas candleholders from plastic parfait glasses foam net glitter and spray snow. Members cut net squares attach balls form a base for inverted glasses add glitter daisies spray base with snow tie a red four inch candle on top. SEEKING to expand after Christmas with a second product. production challenges include attendance demand and meeting orders. The group led by Bill Bailey includes Edwina Minor Rita Kyle Don Kyle and 15 members at Decatur High School with 78 shares sold.

Presco Prestolite of Decatur B. D Bill Bailey Junior Achievement Company Prestolite B. D. Fitts C. W. Hamen Jack Gilchrist Decatur High School Edwina Minor Decatur High Rita Kyle Don Kyle Paula Beatty

Good Citizenship Girl Picked At DHS

Ginger Day a Decatur High School senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs William S Day was chosen as the DAR Good Citizenship Girl at DHS this year. She participates in Senior Honor Society French Club Thespians Tri-Hi-Y and was a Junior Honor Society member. She plans to attend the University of Alabama and has served as varsity cheerleader for two years while attending the Alabama Cheerleader Clinic last summer.

Ginger Day Decatur High School William S. Day DHS Ginger University of Alabama Alabama Decatur

Arsenal Work Slated For Area Students

Needy high school and college students may gain part time work at Redstone Arsenal under a Civil Service Commission plan. Eligible youths would work up to 15 hours weekly in clerical and semi skilled tasks for Army agencies. Applicants must be ages 16 to 22, enrolled in an accredited school, and come from a family with welfare income not exceeding 3000 dollars plus 600 per dependent.

Redstone Arsenal U.S. Civil Service Commission Army Arsenal Leach Children of the Department

Washington Monument dimensions revised by George Marsh

Research by George Marsh, the U S minister to Italy, concluded the monument should be a true obelisk with height about ten times its base. The final proportions were set at 555 feet 5 18 inches high and a square base 55 feet 1 12 inches. Also notes rat fears and possible parallels in humans.

Washington Monument George Marsh United States Italy

Army Students Eligible for Pay Yet Not Eligible

Army personnel and civilian staff are not eligible. Students will be paid a minimum of $1.25 per hour, outlining wage stipulations for participant workers and excluding military members from eligibility.

At His Hobby by Suzanne Fawcett

Steve Garret, a 17 year old Austin High School senior, works as a mechanic at Bursch Ford through the Diversified Occupations program. He attends classes 8:15 to 2:00 and works 2:30 to 7:30 on weekdays, Saturdays 7:30 to noon, learning overtime tasks as part of his training while enjoying the shop work.

Suzanne Fawcett JANCO D. O Steve Garret Steve Austin High School Bursch Ford Decatur Austin

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