Army of School Children In Step With War Effort
The piece frames U S schools as an auxiliary war force with 30 009 000 students and a teacher shortage of up to 100 000. It notes fewer teachers and salaries driving some to war industries and outlines measures to combine classes and recruit former teachers while expanding nursery schools to support working mothers and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Ulster
South Carolina
Dutch Harbor
Colorado
Midway
Ods
Man Power Commission
Man Power
Sumatra
Malay Peninsula
Japan
United States
Tokyo
Panama Canal
Canadian
Acceleration Debate Shapes Wartime High School Policy
Wartime Office of Education notes that speeding student progress supports war efforts but warns against universal acceleration. Schools may shorten terms only for those clearly able to benefit without harm, while colleges adjust for maturity and wartime needs. Curricular shifts emphasize geography math and science tied to defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
United States Office of Education
Epilepsy Diets and Dilantin Sodium Discussed
The article reviews long known facts about epilepsy causes and treatment. It notes that reducing liquids and starches while increasing fats can help some patients. It highlights dilantin sodium and phenobarbital as primary drugs and references Harvard Epilepsy commission work by Merritt Putnam and Kimball while acknowledging continued research and varying reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Epilepsy Commission
H. H. Merritt
T. J. Putnam
Journal of the American Medical Association
Federal aid urged to sustain education funding
Effective remedy lies in continuing, reliable support for schools. Teachers require higher pay to stay in the profession, and in some states this requires federal participation. Educators and supporters push for such aid, though the broader fight remains separate.
Direct War Work Enlists Student Aid
The school army will support war efforts by selling stamps and bonds, salvaging metals and paper, sewing for the Red Cross, and aiding hospital nurses. Students will study the war, boost morale, and participate in democratic duty as citizens in a wartime society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Massage and Faith Lesson Merge in Wartime Training Notes
The article notes massage aids during and after World War I, easing pain and stiffness and gaining formal study in physical therapy. It then shifts to a religious lesson on Genesis 32, detailing Jacob's fear, prayer, and the blessing from a divine visitor, stressing dependence on God over self effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pemberton
Philadelphia
Journal of the
American Medical Association
George Morris Pierson
Jacob
Esau
God
W. H. Griffith Thomas
F. B. Meyer
Heaven
Earth
Difference Between an Oculist and an Optometrist
An optometrist measures eyesight and prescribes glasses. An oculist is a physician and surgeon who can treat eye conditions and prescribe vision remedies.
Lesson Subjects and Scriptures for August 30
A brief note announcing the prepared lesson plan for August 30. It lists the selected lesson subjects and Scripture texts as provided by the International Council of Religious Education under permission for use. The notice serves as an outline reference for teachers and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Council of Religious Education
Pattern 1018 Instructions for Dallions and Medallion Stitches
Pattern 1018 lists directions for dallions and medallion stitches with illustrations. It specifies materials required and instructs readers to send their order. The text emphasizes crafting details and procurement steps for completing the pattern.
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Willard E. Givens
National Education Association of the United States
Army
United Nations
Brooklyn
N. Y
Western Newspaper Union
Dr. Sarton
Isaac Watts
Haran
Harold L. Lundquist
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
Sunkist
California Fruit
Rome
Uncle Sam
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