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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1950
Page
22
Syracuse University through its Reading Laboratory offers a six week on campus reading course for selected elementary pupils starting July 6. Dr William D Shelton says the program aims to build a foundation for future learning with a personalized plan after initial reading assessment.
Dr Ghelton stresses reading as key to learning and life. Eva Mi honey of Long Beach will supervise the elementary reading program with the Reading Clinic leadership guiding the university housing plan. Children aged 8 to 12 with normal intelligence and no physical handicaps will participate, receiving daily medical checks and access to student health services. Police Commissioner Michael P. O'Brien of New York City received an honorary degree at Providence College commencement.
The article highlights Troy's historic role in education. It traces early Dutch settlement schools, the Red Schoolhouse public school origin, and 18th century English grammar school. It notes Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute founded 1824 as first science and engineering college and Emma Willard's 1821 Troy Female Seminary as world’s first higher education for women. It mentions civil engineering degrees starting 1835 and a 1905 rebuilding after a fire.
The Palmer Method Beauty School at 772 State Street in Schenectady, founded in 1933 in Albany by Mrs. Nina Palmer Ernst, is among the area’s oldest beauty schools. It lists affiliations with major beauty associations, runs a free employment service, and notes a historic link to Emma Willard and the Troy Female Seminary movement in early 19th century education.
Emma Willard prepares its graduating class under a revised senior plan designed to show interrelations of knowledge. The program, begun in 1944, guides history English languages social studies mathematics science and religion to build educated citizens.
Four new two year programs begin August 2 at the New York State Veterans' Vocational School in Troy. Programs cover automobile mechanics machine tool operation radio and communications and refrigeration and air conditioning. Classes run Monday through Friday 8 am to 3 pm totaling thirty hours weekly. Veterans must obtain a supplemental eligibility certificate and VA approval before admission. Applications and forms are available through the school.
The article describes a North Teor Private School offering admission to children from taro to Avereste of age. It mentions a program with supervised activities for children including imitation periods as well as reminder and outdoor games. A morning lunch appears in the text.
The passage outlines a preparatory effort by colleges to guide students. It notes a spring notice for a group of candidates and mentions M. K. Maynard and a plan connected to Fourth Avenue Lansingburg.
Mr Maynard who has majored in economics and political science at Hamilton College was active in campus life with the college weekly and radio station. He also belongs to the Delta Upsilon fraternity.
Mildred Eley Secretarial School at 227 228 Quail Street Albany founded in 1917 to empower women in business and government. More than 000 graduates, registered by New York State University, member of state and national business education bodies. Features include radio and voice clinic, modern furniture, patel rockers, emergency room, air rooms, and a business machine department with dictaphone mimeograph adding machines and electric couplers. Courses cover shorthand typewriting English spelling accounting and office procedures. Fall session starts Sept. 1.
Hoosac School will begin its 61st year this fall at a new site about half a mile from the old campus. Rev. Meredith B. Wood announces the move, supported by the Tibbits heirs who donated the property in 1911. The facilities will house fifty boys initially with plans to reach 125, while the Christmas pageant season continues at the old buildings.
Hoosac School offers a supportive environment for grades six through twelve, recognizing each student’s temperament and abilities. It aims to reach athletic and non athletic boys through tailored instruction and supervision, fostering a happy and understanding atmosphere.
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