U S Education System Urged to Meet New Economic Demands
In Syracuse a conference urged drastic changes in New York State high schools to prepare students for tighter economies and possible inflation. M M Boring of General Electric warned schools should focus on job skills and practical economics, advocating a return to the core R's and stronger vocational guidance starting in junior high. Dr. Hugh H. Stewart and Dr. Lynn Emerson led discussions with educators on restructuring curriculums to build living skills and self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Syracuse
M. M. Boring
General Electric Company
Schenectady
Central High School
Susu Sul Ue Yeedua Wank
Boring
Grover Cleveland
America
Earth
Europe
Old World
Hugh H. Stewart
Mount Vernon
High School Principals’ Association
Lynn Emerson
Cornell University
Lyman Bryson
Columbia University
Women speakers urge homemakers to aid defense effort
Mrs Pennock told New York State homemakers that buying wisely supports national resources and that defense requires trained volunteers and extra work hours. Miss Campbell outlined how homemaking education helps families cope with rising prices and new schedules, with classes and panels planned in schools and community venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Pennock
State Council of Defense
New York State Vocational and Practical Arts Association
Pennock
Syracuse
Dorothy S. Lawson
State Education Department
Mabel V. Campbell
Calid
Amen
America
Campbell
Georgianna
Marks
National Youth Administration
Hartwick Seminary
New York School Leaders Plan Civilian Defense Mobilization
New York State school superintendents will meet at the Onondaga Motel to organize civilian defense training for thousands, urging local boards to open buildings and require four hours weekly from teachers. Officials from health education and the Office of Civilian Defense participate as plans for a statewide defense program unfold.
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New York State
Onondaga
Lewis A. Wilson
Dr. Wilson
Manila
China
Europe
Coventries
England
State Board of Regents
Boards of Education
New York State Association of Health and Physical Education
Syracuse
Mobil
America
Office of Civilian Defense
Charles Poletti
State Defense Council
War themes dominate Syracuse school parley speeches
War, democracy and totalitarianism frame discussions at Syracuse conventions. Leaders like Lieut. Gov. Poletti and Maj. Gen. O Ryan address defense topics while educators plan for school service in the defense program. About 800 principals attend the Onondaga Hotel meeting as science teachers convene.
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Syracuse
Siere
Charles Poletti
Jacob Ark
New York State Department of the American Legion
Leonard G. Roundtree
Selective Service System
John F. O’ryan
Council
Eric Faigle
Alfred M. Terhune
Ty Smith
Stnekenficn University of Chicago
Illinois
New York State Association of Secondary School Principals
Onondaga
New York State Science Teachers Association
Ada E James Elected President of New York Principals
Ada E James of Buffalo was elected president of the New York State Association of Elementary School Principals. Walter A LeBarron of Schenectady was named first vice president and Earle W Nash of Rochester second vice president. The group endorsed FBI work, defense saboteur suppression, and full use of school PE facilities for national defense. A secretary and treasurer will be appointed later. A committee was named to study a uniform flag salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada E. James
Buffalo
New York State Association of
Syracuse
Walter A. LeBarron
Schenectady
Earle W. Nash
Rochester
Organizations Report Purchase Of Defense Bonds
Defense bond purchases in the Syracuse area included Theta Sigma Phi the Dewitt Kiwanis Club and the Painters Union 31 A F L. Miss Bertha H Bohm bought 600 in the name of the Theta Sigma Phi chapter. The Painters Union bought 500 through G E Hayward. Emmett J Pyper received a bond as retiring Dewitt Kiwanis president. Ralph Kharas was inducted as the new Kiwanis president. County employees participation was high with Oliver S Cane reporting near full involvement across departments.
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Theta Sigma Phi Fraternity
Dewitt Kiwanis Club
County
Emmett J. Pyper
Dewitt Kiwanis
Ralph Kharas
Oliver S. Cane
Newsies Gift Pens Earn Thanks From Service Members
Letters from U S armed forces express gratitude for Parker fountain pens sent by the Old Newsboys Association of Syracuse and Onondaga County during Christmas. Recipients include PFC Albert Porter and Pvt Henry Ferraro, among others, noting hometown support, morale boost, and wishes for a happy New Year.
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Old Newsboys Association
New York
U. S
Leon I H. Abbott
Alabama
Hfe
Henry J. Ferraro
Syracuse
PFC
Albert E. Porter
Parker
Vic Gerator
California
Andrew P. Vargo
Pennsylvania
American
Shige
Onondaga County
Edward W. Goodison
South Carolina
Syrabuse
G. T. Gwilliam
New Jersey
Surrogate Approves Four Estate Appraisals
Surrogate John W. Sadler approved appraisals for four estates for tax purposes. Edward A. Stanmyre left $25 259 to Florence A. Stanmyre. Joseph W. Dando of Skaneateles left $18 000. Mary A. Dandy left $11 465 and Laura E. Stobo left $9 866.
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John W. Sadler
Edward A.stanmyre
Florence A. Stanmyre
Turtle Street
Joseph W. Dando
Skaneateles
Mary A. Dandyleft
Laura E. Stobo
OPM Sees Tightening Of Priorities
Harry J. Dixon of the Buffalo district OPM says war priority shifts will tighten control, boost substitutions for critical materials, and demand heavy use of chemists and engineers. He cites the P-100 order and warns non essential industries must retool to produce essential war goods as citizens endure fewer gadgets and longer lasting consumer items.
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U. S
Harry J. Dixon
Buffalo
Dixon
Syracuse
PCR Tity Ti Windiga
O. P. MM
Good News Sought for H A Carroll by Boston Insurance
Harry A. Carroll, 47, living seven months ago, may hear hopeful news. The John Phoamcoclk Insurance Company of Boston seeks Carroll through Police Chief William E. Rapp as the possible beneficiary of a paid-up policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Carroll
Harry A. Carroll
William E. Rapp
John Phoamcoclk Insurance Company of
Boston
Mr. Carroll
Chief Rapp
Former Syracusan to Help in Making Purchases for Armed Services
George C. Hannon of New York City is appointed consultant on restaurant industry problems in the food supply branch of the Office of Production Management. He joins an expert staff to advise on major Army and Navy procurements and to coordinate purchases across OPM divisions during the war effort.
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OPM
Syracusan
Washington
George C. Hannon
National Defense Survey
O. T. Carson
New York City
Office of Production Management
Hannon
Social Security
Douglas C. MacKeachie
Purcchase
Roosevelt
Armed Services
Fond Sinniv
Army
Navy
Federal Services
Dilvision
Mr. Hannon
Driver Warns He Will Eat Jail Out Of House And Home
Earl W Verdon 22 of 705 Tul ley Street received a 10 day penitentiary sentence on a traffic charge after being taken to Jamesville by Deputy Sheriffs Seeley and King He declared he would eat them out of house and home Also sentenced to 10 days was Alexander Oakes 19 of 12 South Avenue for being an unlicensed driver Oakes charged with unlicensed driving Verdon charged with permitting an unlicensed driver Justice Jay Ireland of Onondaga Hill presided over the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W. Verdon
Tulley Street
Joseph Seeley
Justin King
Jamesville
Yerdon
Alexander Oakes
South Avenue
Oakes
Jay Ireland
Onondaga Hill
Auxiliary Meeting Postponed to January 15 at Larned Building
The regular meeting of the Auxiliary to the Police Benevolent Association is postponed and will meet at 8 P.M. Thursday January 15 in the Larned Building clubrooms. Installation of new officers and plans for an anniversary banquet will be completed. Hosts include Mrs Henry Carroll Mrs Henry Hipkins and Mrs John Galezzi.
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Police Benevolent Association
Larned
Henry Carroll
Henry Hipkins
John Galezzi
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AI Gene A
Ee Meee
Marion
van Liew
Bureau of Home Economics Education
Treva TF. Kauffman
the Bureau
Vocational and Practical Arts Association
U.S
General Electric Engineer
Joe R. Hanley
State Senate
New York State Council For Social Studies
Mizpah
United States
T. G. Hannon
Allen Street
BE. A. O'Hara
Frank M. Shattuck
Edward W. Gieselman, Jr
Auburn
Alexander Gillan
Glens Fells
Schrafft Organization
Lph's
South Salina
East Jefferson
Fulton
Oswego
Utica
Ithaca
Sajeses
North State Street
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