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LAUREL OUTLOOK Back to School Edition Back to School Edition Officii»! Paper of Yellowstone County VOLUME 42—NO. 8 (Copyright, 1950 T h \ Metro Services, Inc.) LAUREL, MONTANA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1950 FIVE CENTS Laurel Schools To Open Sept. 5; Expect 1,025 Enrollment f Authorities Issue Plea For Caution Don't Rely On Your Horn Alone Is Warning To Drivers With the greatest number of motor vehicles in the history of this community and the nation, now rolling over streets and high ways, and with more children go ing back to school this fall than ever before, traffic authorities have issued a special plea to driv ers to be on the alert for the safety of youngsters. Though school patrols have done magnificent work in helping to protect children from traffic haz ards near schools, this is not enough. Neither is sound practice on the part of the motorist to de pend on a warning horn to keep darting ly in front of his car No matter how well trained the child may be, or how carefully guarded near schools and play grounds, his preoccupation with play and his immaturity of ex perience may cause him to stray from the paths of safety without thinking Must Be Alert It is in the residential areas of the city, and on country roads where children sometimes walk home from schools, that the car j or truck driver must be especially alert after schools open for the season. Thoughtful motor vehicle opera tors who are conscious of the ir responsibility of younger school children, and concerned about their ) welfare, will go farther than the of simple caution in driv . j exercise ing. They will make it a point to see to it that their cars and trucks are tip-top mechanical condition be-11| fore schools open for the season, j in Common Causes As everyone knows, tragic acci dents have occurred because some-i body's car horn didn't work at the crucial moment. Other common ac cidents result from obscured vision caused by a faulty windshield wiper. Life and broken limbs are the toll taken by brakes that don't hold when an emergency arises, or by tires which fail to grip the ; road because treads are worn down. Traffic authorities urge motor ists to have their cars checked to make sure brakes are working properly, and that tires have safe ii treads. Time to check windshield | wipers is in good weather. With | shorter days as the fall school season proceeds, lights should be checked also. With his car conditioned for per fect, split-second performance, sug gests the A. A. A., there should be no let up in caution. Don't Bank On Light Just because the corner is pro tected by a traffic light and maybe also by a school safety patrol, is b; % ■ no guarantee some seling at the edge of the sidewalk won't tumble out into the street; or that some boy or girl, fearful of missing the school bus, might not come rushing across an inter section without looking. With his car conditioned for per fect split-second performance, the thoughtful driver will slow down near schools and in residential sec tions, and will use an extra bit of caution during the back to school season. i I School apparel fabrics proven ; to provide the utmost in durability and good looks are gabardines, flannel, tweed, corduroy or covert j for slacks and jackets. Covert or. gabardine with a zip-out lining are preferable for overcoats. j Extra jackets are especially long wearing and warm in cotton with pile or sheepskin linings or in wool, interlined again in wool. And , cotton, corduroy and flannel are most durable for dress and sport y 1 Durable Fabrics For Wear Back To School ■hirts. mmx m I i -v m i I / » : : -. j; v ;i ■ ip p r jr u u . n. s I mf m ! m i : j | j ! | | I ill ■:> v » . ,» T ... 'Ô mm «i H y ■ ^3 i if ■i. { L j . M m m m W' I II : tm ;||| £ ' 1H •ïÿ.;,;. f ïmm$ m 'M J / xS ' , r - ■m Hi v ; . m is i; !j ;j ! - /r 5 F(/N pi m f # # Wi : W i AT; j# i * ij? Wm£ .A f i::*:' V \ ■ 4. || >-• m w - ■ i ■ ■: 8s V. : -" ' I .>■ ■} •S|:| : V :: " J i >: L 0 ! ■ wm 7% \ i ■ :;Ä m M m M • . I À n m * - ( I yyy . : mi ■ Wi m ii §M I Uy".-v I» vi.i iîiiiï : Hi-.. ' /O' \ '''' ■' \ : m f 4" , . Adults Also, Now Going Back To School In Greater Numbers Than Ever Before Known School bells announcing the be ginning of a new term will sum mon more than 20,000,000 adults back to learning this fall, along with the more than 30,000,000 pu pits going back to grade schools, high schools and colleges. The growth of adult education the United States, , which is credited with breaking down old fashioned attitudes toward learn ing, is moving forward with great strides. It has become available to all Americans in schools and colleges, libraries and museums, government courses and private corresponding schools. One has only to check the classes offered grown-ups by local schools to get some impression of the, yearning for learning that has be-1 come a fixed characteristic of the good American seeking self improvement, economically and culturally. j m The wide range of courses that have attracted adults extend from practical child care for expectant parents to classes in the creation: of exotic perfumes. It embraces courses in the understanding and appreciation of the arts as well as in the operation of a neighborhood store. Variety of Courses Usually courses available to grown-ups in their own communi t j es are g eam ] to the specific in-! terests and needs of the greatest num b er in their specific areas. Färming communities offer courses j n agriculture. Industrial commu nities give courses in advanced machine shop work and modem electronics. Adult education began in Amer i ca a hundred years ago, primarily for the cultivation of hobbies. It gained considerable impetus f r0 m the establishment of classes J in citizenship to help newcomers | to America to fit themselves for a : place in their adopted homeland. Further impetus was given the ' movement by the great depression, with its varied W. P. A. courses and research projects and it reached its current climax with the return of veterans from World war H, many of whom have taken I night courses to catch up with i education missed while they were away. Today, adult education is a flour ! ishing concept of American life, offering a never-ending chain of learning for grown-ups who seek to improve themselves in going back to school. ' ^ nd j n so doing, they learn to be individuals who grow mentally with the expansion of opportunity j n America at the same time their children are being prepared to take an adult role in life. ■ Test Of Vision Most Important Importance of eye examinations for school children is emphasized by the report of Dr. John B. O'Shea, president of the American Optometrie association, that more than half of all have vision in adequate to school performance, More than two-thirds of the fail ures in the lower grades attributed to inadequate reading ability are traceable to visual insufficiency, i he says. Dr. O'Shea urges more compre hensive visual tests in school to I discover youngsters who need spe <-ial attention and planning of; classrooms to improve seeing en vironment With reference to the latter, he refers to scientific lighting, pastel paints on walls and ceilings, light floors and also pastel chalk-boards instead of light-absorbing black. "Help a child to see and you help him read; help him read and you help make him a successful student," says the doctor. ■ School officials in Laurel ' during the coming year of ; dents, 275 are expected to junior high school, and 750 age requirement for students that they reach their sixth ber 30. All first grade students a birth certificate before their I The faculty for the three depart nients of the Laurel school system is complete, according- to an an nouncement made Tuesday by Supt. Fred W. Graff. With a total faculty of 37, there is an increase, i over last year of two and one-half, j that is, an increase of two full I time instructors and one part time instructoi members who ■ The twelve new complete the faculty are William A. West, Robert H. Sawhill, Rose Lyle Jones, Betty Sod-j quist, Henry Sherlock, Elizabeth K. Hart, Barbara Keating, Elsie Varcoe, Grace Anderson, Helen Kamerzell, and Ruth Hartley. At the time he announced the Graff I v impson completion of the faculty also announced that the new school session will commence Tuesday, _ , , , Sept. 5 Ihe first day of school will be devoted to registration and faculty meetings with formal classes scheduled for t ic nex ( a > The schedule of instructors is as follows. High school: Fred W. Graff, superintendent^ William West, principal; Corwin Bowen, To Stîirt \ II IT 2(i nounced the first football practice will be held Saturday, August 2(>, at 8 a. m. All those interested will report at the gymnasium at that'ond time Football Practice Coach Pierre Roberts has an for the team should immediately start conditioning work including considerable running. Coach Rob erts will be in Laurel August 19 He advises that all candidates or 20. j j > Teach Children Safety "Truths There are 10 safety "truths" which if followed implicitly by all children would help to reduce the number of injuries from traffic mishaps. They form the A. .A. A. sug gested Safety Education Pro gram for elementary schools and ax-e also the basis for the annual poster contest for ele mentary and high school stu dents which last spring drew thousands of entries. The "truths" arc: 1— Obey the Safety Patrol. 2— Keep from between parked cars. 3— Look both ways before crossing. 4— Wear white after dark. 5— Cross only at comers. 6— -Watch for turning cars. 7— Be extra alert on rainy days. 8— Learn and obey bicycle safety rules. 9— Play away from traffic. 10— Walk on left facing traffic. Children will have these truths pointed out to them in class by teachers. Parents will do well to remind them of these points at home also. hangers for coats and skirts help preserve shape. A Word To Wise Parents Famous Psychologist Suggests How Child's Pleasure In School Can Be Enhanced Some parents can unwittingly become the chief obstacle to their children's enjoyment of school, according to a study report ed recently by Dr. Rose G. Anderson, Director of the Psycholog ical Service Center of New York. Dr. Anderson, widely recognized consulting psychologist and author, has pointed out that if parents would do what it their power to do in preparing young people for learning by helping them get the things they need, whether it is a good tablet or a set of paint brushes, the educational road ahead would be a happier one for the child. "Remember," forward to school is m says Dr. Anderson, . Given the choice of staying in or leaving school, most childi-en, except those seriously unadjusted, are uni formly in favor of staying in school. 'The normal child looks 'That's where their friends and associates are. The swim ming hole, the playgrounds and the hideouts are pretty lonely places during school hours." expect a total enrollment 1,025 students. Of these stu enroll in high school, 190 in in the elementary schools. The entering the first grade is birthday on or before Septem will be required to present enrollment will be final. j history Geanne Gunderson, Eng lish and Spanish; Louis Elda Lar son, English and journalism; Win 1 nifred McDonnell, music and band Genevieve McGarry biology and 's physical education; James Morrison, agriculture and manual j gi r [ arts; Pierre Roberts, boy's physical | education and coach; Marguerite ] Roscoe, science and mathematics j Arthur Smith, trades and indus tides; Robert H. Sawhill, science and mathematics; Rose Sampson, English and library; Helen Kamer zell, commercial, and Elsie Varcoe, commercial. Junior high school instructors will be L. C. Foote, principal and assistant coach; Myrtle Ford, social sd Marilyn Laughlin, reading and irl . g physical education; Min . nie Sprung> English and rea ding; Lyle Jones, science and assistant coach; Ruth Hartl ey. EngUsh; Winifred McDonnell, music, and James Morrison , nianual arts . will be H. Lee Hamlett, principal; Vera Anderson, sixth grade; Eliza beth Cook, fifth grade; Marie Thomalla, fifth grade; Lena Sheets, sixth grade (part time); Inez Vaughn, fourth grade; Helen Toombs, fourth grade; Mary Stark weather, third grade; Betty Soder quist, third grade; Alice Mathews, second grade; Ollie May Gass, sec grade; Etta Gebo, first grade, first grade. The staff at the South school will consist of Henry Sherlock, principal; Lida Martin, fourth and .and Irene Donoho fifth grades; Agnes Sekora, third and fourth grades; Elsie Baldwin, second grade, and Inez Davey, first grade. Facultv members at the East school will be Elizabeth Hart, fifth and sixth grades; Rosalie Wright, third and fourth grades; Barbara Keating, second grade, and Grace Anderson, first grade. 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