Idioms Of Slum Kids Fool Tests In Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh educator explains a “hidden language” used by slum children that masks intelligence. John Brewer, assistant director of compensatory education, says standard tests undercount vocabularies of 3,200 words including idioms. He notes transfers or translations reveal hidden meaning and survival language in a closed ghetto.
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Pittsburgh
Smokey the Bear
John Brewer
Board of Public Education
Brewer
Brewer S
Mrs Jean Williams Seeks Montgomery Council Seat
Mrs Jean M Williams a Chevy Chase housewife and interior decorator seeks election to the Montgomery County Council. 37 year old Republican, she chairs blocks and works as a precinct worker, with four children aged 4 to 16. She has served as secretary to the Parkview Citizens Association and belongs to the North Chevy Chase PTA.
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Jean M. Williams
Chevy Chase
Montgomery County
Williams
Rock Creek
Walkersville August bowling tournament finals set
Walkersville Bowling Center hosts the third annual August special tournament on August 27 and 28 with a $6 entry fee and guaranteed prizes led by first prize of 350 and second with 40. Jill Gilbert and Ed Shelton won the Tuesday Mixed Doubles championship. Linda and Hank Lambert took second. High averages honors went to Kenny May and Charlotte Crum. high sets to Roland Weller and Crum. high games to Crum and Gilbert. Entries open at noon Sunday and 7 p.m. Saturday, close 11 p.m. daily. Men and women bowlers with four-fifths 15 handicap invited.
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Walkersville
Jill Gilbert
Ed Shelton
Linda
Hank Lambert
Kenny May
Charlotte Crum
Roland Weller
Claude “Pop” Crum
Mary Buza
Pop Crum
Geri Carty
Jil
Lamberts
Weters
Two Acres
Carti
Bentz
Crums
Gilbert
Strawsburg
Goldman
May
Pop
Buras
Fox & Smith
Sentzes
Pop Drum
Jill
Edward
Micro
Bud
Carrie
Bell
Nanette and Godfather Guests Share Point of Rocks Celebration
Nanette of Point of Rocks and hostess Mary Frye hosted a gathering with Tana Dillon's Godfather George Stunkle of Point of Rocks. In attendance and sending gifts were Irene and James Green Lettie Shores Clarence Koogle Albert Viands Mary Nancy Viands Margaret Barker Jimmie Victor Barker Robert Lowe Charlene Shaw and others from Maryland and Virginia. Both girls received many useful gifts and a large sum of money. A good time was enjoyed by everyone.
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Tana
Tonda Dillon
Bill Dillon
Charles Town
W. Va
Mary Frye
Point of Rocks
Buzzy Beachley
Barbara
Beverly
Kevin
Robert
Adamstown
Lewis Laing
Kim
Cherry Run
Earl Joy
Austin Marker
Joyce
Middletown
Snooks
Ricky
Terry Brown
Tampa
Florida
R. L. McKnight
Jimmie
Dora Wilhelm
Phillip
Nanette
Point of Rocks, Md
Tana Dillon
George Stunkle
Irene
James Green
Lettie Shores
Clarence Koogle
Mrs
Albert
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Jean Williams
Montgomery Council
Mt. Hebron
Walkersville Bowling News
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Richard Saylor
Edwards
Hamiltons
Lintons
Doris Hamilton
Ruth Rhoderick
Harold
Rhodericks
Curtis Staley
Bells
Staley
Whitmores
G. and
C. Mathews
Auyshermans
Martins
Staubs
Mercers
Glass
Crowns
E Mathews
Keith
Steve Bess
Brunswick
Susie Athey
J. P
Dennis
Darlene Athey
Chownna
Lucketts
Mary Louise Barnhouse
Lusburg
Nancy Smoot
Ranson
Richard Mann
Bonita
Leonard Joy
Knoxville
Timmy
Sherri Wiles
Kelly Stokes
T. W. Dillow, Sr
Sherri Boken
Donna Lewis
Nancy Dillon
Judy
Millville
Barbara Turner
Martinsburg
Elmer Cook
Frederick, Mad
David Hickman
Mike Shores
Mack McCutchen
Ellen Shifer
Robin
Medical Arts Pharmacy
Toll House Ave
Professional Arts Pharmacy
North Market St
Blue Ridge
Brandon
Ask
Biue Ridge
Blue Ridge Homes
Patrick St
Timonium
Mom
Dad
Auto Ffa
Grand Ole Opry
Timonium Daylight Thoroughbred
Ember
Challedon
HM. Stevens Co., Inc
Baltimore
Baltimore Beltway
B&a
NcMahon
Maryland State Fair & Agric. Society, Inc
Howard W. Clark
Chevrolet
Impala
Fisher
Corvette
Chevrolet-Cadillac Sales, Inc
Frederick, Maryland
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