City Teachers Plan Vacation Trips Across the United States
Indianapolis public school instructors announce summer travels to sites from New York City and Buffalo to Virginia California Texas and Indiana. Teachers from multiple schools plan motor tours study programs and attendance at national meetings with several staying in or near Grand Rapids Cleveland and Yellowstone park.
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Indianapolis
Fie Tn
United States
Laura Heyer
Virginia
Mabeth Callon
Canada
Margaret Schlotzhauer
Buffalo
N. Y
New York City
Lillian Lynch
Indiana
Edna Jones
Webster Lake, Inc
Doris Holmes
Ica Lobraio
Lellia Buckley
Texas
Maude Merwether
University of California
National Association of Negro Musicians
Ft. Worth
Tex
Yellowstone Park
Grand Canyon
Harriet Renfro
Winona Lake
Ind
Grace Meng
Hazel Force
Corinne E. Ryan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chicago
Cecelia Adams
Ft. Leonard Wood
Nell Pease
Maine Sea
Sadise Hill
Cleveland
State talk on Indians at Children's Museum
Thomas A. Hendricks, authority on Indian lore, will speak on The First American the Mound Builder and His Implements. The program for children starts Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Children's Museum 1150 North Meridian street. Hendricks owns a large collection of stone implements. The event is free to all children.
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Thomas A. Hendricks
Hendricks
Meridian Street
Indiana students shine in national and local contests
Members of the Indiana Nature Study Association toured the Technical flower garden. Tom Ochiltree, a January senior, earned fifth in a national high school creative writing contest for White Fox by C. E. Scoggin, sponsored by Quill and Scroll at the University of Iowa. Wright Cotton, cadet first lieutenant, won Service Club and Major Thomas E. Cathro medals in Indianapolis R O T C. cadet leadership. Four Tech teachers placed in an amateur clay pigeon shoot by the School Men's Club of Indianapolis. H F Markus took second, A C Van Arendonk won third, with L M Bolander and A C Hoffman also placing. Cadet Captain Albert Metze, son of Sgt Metze, learned he passed the Navy Academy entrance exam. Cadet Sergeant John Ramee, son of Major Ramee, earned a presidential appointment exam pass for the academy.
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Indiana Nature Study Association
Technical
Tom Ochiltree
C. E. Scoggin
White Fox
Quill and Scroll
National Honor Society
University of Iowa
Wright Cotton
Leutenant
Service Club
Thomas E. Cathro
Indianapolis
H. F. Markus
A. C. van Arendonk
L. M. Bolander
A. C. Hoffman
Albert Metze
Metze
Ft. Harrison Hospital
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
United State Naval Academy
John Ramee
Per Ramee
PTA To Expand Activities With New School 15 Auditorium
The Parent Teacher Association of School 15 plans a broadened program once the promised auditorium is completed. Officers said the group affiliated with state and national bodies last year but has been hampered by no suitable meeting place.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Lead Tech Honor Roll Shatters 1000 Name Mark
Marian Schurman and Herbert Kerff head Tech nical honor list with 16 points each. For the first time since January 1927 the honor roll exceeds a thousand names, totaling 1,013 this week. Thirty seniors and postgraduates earned straight A plus.
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Marian Schurman
Herbert Kerff
Technical
Graduating Class of School 41 Honored Friscilla Epperson
The 8A graduating class at School 41 recognized Friscilla Epperson for scholastic achievement and leadership in a school ceremony. Epperson, described as a standout student, received commendations from teachers and administrators.
Hoosier City Sets Bonuses for Teachers
Evansville Indiana officials announce 106000 in summer 1929 teacher bonuses covering college credit travel and study. Bonuses include 100 for five semester hours, 100 for attending the National Education Association meeting and tours of Monticello Independence Hall and Boston, and 200 for European travel. Up to ten travel awards. service length in Evansville schools remains decisive.
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Spee
Evansville
Ind
Board of School Trustees
National Education Association
Atlanta
Monticello
Jefferson
Washington
D. C
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Boston
Concord
Lexington
Plymouth
Europe
Reading program and tests at School 20 show progress
School 20 undertakes a reading project using Monroe tests in third grade with three forms, Langren-Wooly tests in fourth and higher grades with two forms. The effort is largely remedial after identifying weak spots, with notable progress. Special teaching includes character study by Mrs Brennen, Shakespeare in 5A by Mrs Overleese, and British reform in 2A and 3B by Miss Achttein.
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Madeline Brennen
Geneva Overleese
Clara Achttein
Memorial day convocation and school events noted
A Washington observance by the military training department marked Memorial day. A special price for baseball tags covered access to Manual and State Deaf school games. A hall chart shows attendance. Senior rooms 107 and 208 near top. PTA hosts the second Strawberry festival with entertainment by the physical training department. An officers election follows. The music department led by Miss Etta Scherf plans a Symphonic festival on June 7.
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Military Training Department
Parent-Teacher Association
Etta Scherf
Glassware Hints at Wine in U S Embassies
United Press report notes that U S embassies may hold champagne in gold chased glassware bought under new government ownership policy. Purchases totaled about 100000 dollars with patterns filed in the State Department. Officials deny government intent to enable drinking abroad.
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Congress
London
J. P. Morgan
Borah
Swanson
Porter
Hoover
State Department
Leonard to Head City Health Board at July Reorganization
Dr H S Leonard of 3916 Washington Blvd is slated to be president of the board of health at July reorganization. He replaces Dr Frederick E Jackson who finishes his second term as president. Dr Walter Keiley of Irvington is expected to be named vice president. Obie J Smith was appointed to succeed Dr E E Padgett.
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H. S. Leonard
Washington Boulevard
L. Ert Slack
Board of Health
Leonard
Slack
Frederick E. Jackson
Walter Keiley
Irvington
Obie J. Smith
E. E. Padgett
Smith
Memorial Day in Jail for Harry F Sinclair
Memorial Day passed as a routine jail day for Harry F Sinclair the millionaire oil magnate. He worked as a pharmacist in the District of Columbia jail and received a family visit from his brother Earl recently. His wife was taken to Battle Creek sanitarium for treatment of nervous disorder.
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United Press
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
District of Columbia
Sinclair
Earl
Battle Creek
Mich
Cooling System Lets House Sit Through Summer Debate
A new cooling system in the House of Representatives hall keeps the chamber at 75 degrees, prompting members to attend sessions more often and delaying farm relief talks as House leaders prefer the Senate to wait out the heat before concessions.
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United Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Senate
Poincare Seeks Ratification Of Debt Accord By Decree
Premier Raymond Poincare may ask the finance and foreign affairs commission to ratify by decree the Mellon Berenger debt accord between France and the United States. He faces expected opposition in the chamber of deputies. The Calliaux Churchill accord with Great Britain may also be brought before the commission for decree ratification.
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United Press Paris
Raymond Poincaire
Finance and Foreign Affairs Commission
France
United States
Echo de Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Great Britain
Stolen Cars Reported by Police From Several Addresses
Police were told of stolen automobiles linked to multiple owners in Indiana Michigan New Jersey and Missouri. Owners include Phillip Eviston Clarence Croteau Earl Holtsman L J Seyffert William Miller Charles Kirk Edward Clark Carl Dunning Hubert Britt Richard Crowe and Carrie E Scott. Vehicles include Ford coupe Chrysler sedan Stutz sedan and touring models with license numbers or partial numbers noted.
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Phillip Eviston
la Fontain
Ind
Fourteenth Street
Auburn Avenue
Speedway City
Clarence A. Croteau
Woodward Avenue
Ft. Wayne
Washington Street
Lincoln Hotel
Earl P. Holtsman
Park Avenue
Maryland
Illinois
L. J. Seyffert
Broadway Street
Broadway
William Miller
Boneta Street
St. Louis
Missouri
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Charles E. Kirk
Brevort Hotel
Auburn
Roosevelt Hotel
Edward Clark
East Grand Boulevard
Detroit
Michigan
Carl Dunning
East Ohio Street
Ohio Street
Hubert Britt
Birch Avenue
Essex
New Jersey
Riverside Park
Richard Crowe
English Avenue
Marion County P T A Conclave Plans Nutrition Talk
Marion County P T A to hold annual conclave at Lincoln on Wednesday June 5. Miss Mary Meyers executive secretary of the Marion County Tuberculosis Association speaks on Nutrition and Cafeteria Planning during the morning. Afternoon features a round table on child welfare and P T work and reports by local presidents and department chairmen. Music by University Heights P T Choral Club and Cumberland P T A band concert and social by Warren Central band.
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Mary Meyers
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Marion County Parent-Teacher Association
Lincoln
Fred Shidler
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Washington, D. C
Logan Hughes
Child Welfare Magazine
University Heights
Cumberland P. T. A
Warren Central Band
Kiwanis Speakers Aid Tech Students In Career Talks
Technical high school freshmen hear Kiwanis Club members discuss law banking merchandising and manufacturing as part of second semester career guidance arranged by Principal Milo H. Stuart. Speakers include Harry Yockey W R Allen C Leroy Austin Dwight Murphy Neal Gride Ralph J Fenstermaster and Mr Hammer.
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Kiwanis Club
Technical High School
Milo H. Stuart
Harry Yockey
W. R. Allen
C. Leroy Austin
L. S. Ayres & Co
Dwight Murphy
Neal Gride
Ralph J. Fenstermaster
H. J. Baker & Co
Mr. Hammer
Stuart
Pups Stage Pageant Honors Vincennes Patrons
Pupils presented an eleven episode pageant on Vincennes history to honor School 14 patrons last week. The 8A grade featured the first hobby fair as part of April activities.
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Vincennes
Fifth Grade Club Members Enter City Beautification Contest
The Young Citizens Civic Club of the fifth grade at School 7 reports full participation as members of Ho-Po-Ne Club and competes in the city beautification contest.
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Young Citizens Civic Club
School 62 Art Program Highlights and Diploma Day
Students in School 62 8A class present a year end art program with student made costumes and backdrops featuring works by Breton Miller Reynolds Boughton Willard and Whistler. Miss Marie Stewart Miss Maude Delbridge and J R Davis assist with a program including songs by Shubert Millet and Cradle Song. Diplomas awarded by Principal Mrs Elizabeth Witt and benediction by Rev Harold T Wilson.
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Breton
Miller
Reynolds
Boughton
Willard
Whistler
Marie Stewart
Maude Delbridge
J. R. Davis
Arsenal Tech
Olive Gunder
Edith Robertson
Florence Mather
Hark
Shubert
Milletr
Elizabeth FR. Witt
Harold’t. Wilson
Rest Periods Benefit Pupils at School 86
During warm days pupils at School 86 gain from a short five minute rest between regular recess. Under teacher Mrs. Edna Bearswill the class builds large floor pads from wallpaper and newspapers and lies down to relax.
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Edna Bearswill
School Pupils Exhibit Transport Through Time Models
Seventh grade pupils at School 31 create a transport history display using slides pictures and handmade models. The project traces travel from ancient burden bearing Egyptians to Indians with papooses Dutch girls with yokes animals and animal powered vehicles followed by toy trains boats and airplanes as the latest mode.
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Man
Work Out Study Plan for Individualized Arithmetic
Several teachers at School 30 have applied ideas from a preliminary study on individualized instruction. They designed worksheets for definite phases of abstract arithmetic and tested them using psychology on difficulty order and retention factors like frequency and duration of practice.
Hear Talks on Writing by P. P. P. Club at School 24
The P. P. P. Club conducts weekly sessions at School 24 focusing on writing skills. Members are students with excellent handwriting and elect their own officers to run the club.
Study Special Cases at School 82
Study of special cases forms the bulk of research this semester at School 82 after a pupil survey.
Auto Is Bullet Target At Ladywood School Drive
Estill Carroll and Joel Taylor testified after two shots were fired at Carroll as he drove away from Ladywood School for Girls Thursday night. Carroll, 18, from 809 South New Jersey street, said a man flashed a light and pulled a gun as he and Taylor, 17, of 710 South New Jersey street, turned into a driveway to turn around.
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Ladywood School
Estill Carroll
South New Jersey Street
Joel Taylor
South
New Jersey Street
Teachers Visit Rooms Observations Start in School 69
Visiting days have begun in School 69 on Keystone avenue and Thirtieth street. Each teacher will visit all other rooms to observe work being done, with the program instituted in recent weeks.
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School 69
Keystone Avenue
Thirtieth Street
School 26 Exhibit Opens June 3 to 12
Patrons will view a School 26 exhibit detailing the school’s activities from June 3 to 12. Teachers at School 19 have collected an extensive bibliography on Character Education.
Teacher Recovering at Sunnyside Miss Dollie Nicoson
Miss Dollie Nicoson a former teacher at School 53 is reported improving at Sunnyside sanatorium as she receives care and recovers from illness or injury.
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Sunnyside
Dollie Nicoson
Sunnyside Sanatorium
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