Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-22
Thirty Graduated From
Citizenship Class Here
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The men below graduated from the
Citizenship Class No. l held in the
public library during the months Of
May, June and July. The total en-
rollment of the class was twenty-one,
with forty second paper men. These
men were eligible to take the exam
nation for the United States govern
ment citizenship diplomas: Michael
Goldinak, David Dekoff~ John CHS
mar. Henry Moog, Martin Bisaha,
Nicholas Izso, John J.. Baron, William
Fucker, Charles Kollar, George Nov
yak, Andrew Kurudz, Mike Kladzan,
August Urferr, Henry Laub, Andrew
Kowalski, George Gerlack, John Mi
kulka, August Kurtz. Antoine Folk
man. Paul Nemyo, Frank Shultz,
Paul Yankovich, William G%arvenus,
Mike Dunyak, j. j. Kozak, Mike
Korch, Michael Pado, John Zsiga.
Royal Predmore, principal of the
night schools examined the candidates
with the result that after a thorough
examination, in accordance with the
requirement of the Department of
Education of the State of New Jer-
sey, thirty men passed. h speaks
we'll for the city of Perth Amboy con-
sidering that another examination will
be held around the first of Septem-
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will in all total some forty or more
graduates from our citizenship class
es. If it had been possible to give
examinations in all of h classes, IN
Guiding those held in the factories. a
larger number would ave received
this diploma. Next year it Is hoped
tina it will be possible for every pu-
pill to receive either a diploma fol
English classes or citizenship classes
=, f+a, ~ ~ ~, ;aa tinn bald M tho -n1nS1
of the school year.
An investigation by City American
zation Secretary F. w. Henson, dis
closes the fact that in proportion to
it's size, Perth Amboy leads the coun-
try in the Citizenship work accom-
plished this year. Also that as far as
can be gotten from reports. we are
running a close ace with the work in
the larger cities. The only report
from Rome, N. Y. which gives thirty
seven graduates from their citizen
ship classes. This may, however. in
the fall be beaten when the men
graduate from Glass Nc 2.
1t is planned during the coming
winter, to hold one or more classes
ing for their second papers. This will
ing for their second paeprs. This Will
be held in some cases, in
WITH aQVdICeQ EIlS llSn CidSSSS "hiiS
some classes will be held distinctly for
the study of civil government and
American ideals.
The attendance of this class was
surprisingly good and in spite of bad
weather and numerous holidays, a
large number attended more than
two-thirds of the school sessions.
The city and nation are indeed pass
ing into a new era in our American
life and it is indeed urgent that all
communities, all cities and counties
throughout the country enter into
the Americanization program. Re-
suits are slow but sure and America
is to have as a result of this work a
stronger national unity and spirit
Much can be said of the use of the
public library in the Americanization
program. The teaching of classes in
English and citizenship is only a
start, but the proper kind of a teach
er will take a n-on-partisan, free,
open and just attitude in his work.
It is possible to encourage further
study through the use of the books
in the library. The public library of
Perth Amboy is deserving of consid-
cradle endation for the fine
spirit of cooperation during this past
season. No better use can be made
of it's auditorium n clubrooms than
that of classes in AUGMENTATION
program.