Reading Reform Foundation gains ground in literacy debate
Editorial critiques contour reading and lauds the Reading Reform Foundation led by Watson Washburn. It cites 21 state committees, a New York conference on restoring basic alphabetical instruction, and dismisses pictograph methods as outdated. It also notes cautious notes from Walter Heller on economic forecasts.
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Looking Ahead on Politics Morals and the Estes Scandals
Dr George S Benson discusses the Bil lie Sol Estes affair and broader questions of political morality in America. He warns that big government, inflation and the spoils system corrode virtue, urging hard work, integrity and a return to old fashioned ethics to resist corrupt practices and Communism.
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Laugh and live longer lessons in a quiet classroom
A teacher extols a lunar eclipse as free to all then a future sixth grader asks which channel will show it. A string of short vignettes follows including a nightshirted man chopping kindling in severe weather and a boy recruited about being turned down.
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Rheumatic Fever Topic at Heart Council Meeting
Dr Frederick Skeen delivered a lecture on rheumatic fever detailing how children contract the disease how it is detected to prevent crippling and how treatment aids recovery. The Heart Council considers a new detection method for emergency heart patients. Dr Phillip Pfatigraph will discuss New Advances in Congenital Heart Diseases at the August 24 meeting in Batavia Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
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Backward Look: Inspections Close Bethel Theatres
State building inspector visited Bethel to enforce safety at moving picture show houses, ordering two buildings closed until standards are met, including a Baptist church. The town faces local debate and concern amid broader social reflections in this column.
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Moral Re-Armament Chapter 9 on Frank Buchman’s leadership
The article recalls Frank Buchman’s insistence on training others to work as equals under Christ not himself, rejecting personal authority. It notes his refusal to lure followers with material success, urging personal cross experience and unity. It references 1925 writings and early principles shaping Moral Re-armament, ending with a preview note.
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Why can't a gal buy summer Shoes in July
Hazel McLeish vents frustrations over scarce summer shoes and swimsuits in mid July. She recalls poor service, high prices, and ill fitting adjustments while urging better customer care and skilled sales staff to help women who purchase a large share of family income.
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Ponderings From Pilgah Uncle Pete Dear Mister Editor
A country store meeting discusses political distrust and media advertising with Ed Doolittle proposing a fence around Washington and Clem Webster criticizing tv ads. The group jokes about tax cuts, rabbit cooking, and November elections while denying polls' value and planning to write to a congressman.
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The Forte Book and Poems at Poet's Nook
Publication notes describe The Forte Book as an unpublished collection and discuss Poet's Nook offerings. The text recounts a simple home party atmosphere, with families, children, and a sick baby, plus memories of fiddlers and a cow. Verses include Eulogy For A Chipmunk and a chipmunk angel image.
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