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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10
Too Painless Learning
Offers a Danger
To Character
By MRS. HENRY GRATTAN
DOYLE,
President, Board OF Education.

The school of today presents many
surprises to those whose school,
days were 80 or more years ago.
Visitors express their delight at the
many Improvements in school facili-
ties.
During the last 10 or IS years
public education in the United States
has had. in my opinion. tendency
to get soft: to make study so pain
less that children do not have a
chance to work to capacity. think
the pendulum is beginning to swing
back, and thoughtful educators
everywhere are taking stock Of the
educational methods in use today
and are attempting to make use of
the best available, some old and
some new.
Committees Seek Price Electives.
In the Washington public schools
there are now at work several COM
mittees on curriculum revision ap-
pointed by the superintendent Of
schools last year. On these COM
mittees are capable men and women,
teachers and officers. representing
the different school levels, who are
anxious to accomplish two main OBJ
jectives. The first is to attempt
to provide for our schools curricu-
lum that will insure thorough edu-
cation for our children. making use
of the best techniques available to
make it possible for each individual
child to make use of his ability to
the best advantage The second pur-
pose is through mutual understand
ing better to coordinate the divi-
sions of the school system-ele-
mentary. vocational, junior high,
senior high and teachers colleges.
Teachers on different levels should
be conversant with the purposes
of other levels so that a child may
60 through a co-ordinated system
with a minimum Of adjustment to
each new level.
A school officer tells me that the
committees are working toward a
curriculum flexible enough so that
children may be helped individually.
A flexible curriculum could presum-
ably make it possible for each child
to work to capacity. It should make
it possible, for instance, for the
bright child to have work in keeping
with his powers. To my mind the
child of unusual ability has been
neglected. We have had to educate
all the children and unconsciously,
perhaps, the schools have concen-
trated on getting the slow child
through. While many bright chill
dren can coast along" easily able
to do the work, they would greatly
benefit by challenging opportunity
to 60 beyond an average class. Large
classes have made impossible such
individual treatment, but feel con-
fident that in this curriculum study
there will be more emphasis on the
bright child.
Vocational Educa tons Role.
On the other hand, remedial pro-
grams will be more generally used
to help the child who is not keep
ing up with his grade. Vocational
education should be considered an
opportunity for those who desire it,
not q catch-all for slower children.
Through the benefit of the George
Deem Act. we should be able to pro-
vide for older children q vocational
training that will lead to employ
ment.
In all school levels, however, the
| (See DOYLE, Page G-9)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10
Telephone CWifty
Taught Pupils
In Knoxville
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Sept.
9.-Tom Smith, youthful school
principal. thought 1t would be
good idea to give his 8 to II year
old pupils a practical course in
telephoning. He put it up to
them in a QUESTIONABLE.
The pupils thought it would
be a good idea, so now there's
a telephone and directory at
every desk in one classroom, and
the dials click busily as the boys
and girls work at such details
as:
Speaking distinctly. knowing
what you want to say before
making the call. explaining
clearly, courteously and imme-
diately who you are and what
the call is for; listening at
tentively to what the other per-
son has to say, and allowing the
person who called to close the
conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10
Georgetown u.
Sessions Begin
September 70
Few Faculty Changes
Announced for 1o3o-40
College Year

Practically all sessions at George
town University start on September
20, with the graduate school OPEN
ing September 25. In most of the
schools the freshmen will begin their
sessions little earlier.
The Rev. John E. Grattan, S. j..
dean of the college, made a report
in mid August which disclosed that
1873 secondary schools were repre-
sented among the freshmen accept
ed then. compared to 100 schools in
last years total freshman enroll
ment. Among the local schools
represented were the Georgetown
Preparatory School, Gonzaga, st.
Johns. Roosevelt, Western, Woodrow
Wilson, Mckinley and Eastern High
Schools, st. Paul's AcademW and the
Sidwell Friends School.
Freshman week at the college
starts tomorrow. The new students
constituting the largest freshman
class in more than decade. will be
guided by committee consisting of
the Rev. Daniel McFadden, S. j.
chairman; DR.. Thor Kerkes and
Prof William Flaherty. Additional
teachers will serve as volunteer ad
visers.
The school of foreign service, Of
fering day and evening courses in
diplomacy, commerce, public and
business administration, has set
September 18 as the last day for
freshman registra ton. Its student
body is drawn from every State and
a number of foreign countries.
Training for Government.
It's comparatively new division OF
business and public administration
offers specialization courses fitting
students for administrative positions
in the Government departments as
we'll as with private corporations
Students successfully passing the re-
quired f1ve-year course are awarded
a degree of bachelor of science in
business and public administration
DR.. Thomas H. Healy, dean, an
nounced that word has just been
received from the officials of the
University of the State of New York
who set all requirements for pro-
fessional practice in the State. that
this degree of Georgetown's has been
accepted for accountants who wish
to practice in New York The degree
entities the holder to a credit of two
years of experience as an accountant
Since the reorganization of the
graduate school of the university
the school of law is the only de-
partment maintaining it's own
graduate courses. The graduate
school, which opens September IS
now has an enrolment of about loo
advanced students from many uni
versities.
The schools of medicine and dem
tistry, which open sessions Sep
TENDER 10, are expected to add a
number of professors and instruc-
tors this fall. Tuesday is the day
set aside for registration of in
coming students by both schools.
Few Faculty Changes.
Few changes appear orthe faculty
of the university for the 1894
academic term, except the new in.
structors to be added later in the
schools of medicine and dentistry.
Practically all the changes occur.
ring to date are in the college o.
arts and sciences and in the ad-
(see GEORGETOWN, page CD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10
American j. Starts
Registering Saturday;
Opens September -
Orientotion Period Ends
With 'Send-OH' Porty
Tuesday, September 10

Registration in both graduate and
undergraduate divisions OF the
American University will begin on
Saturday. although the formal open
ing of the university will not take
place until Wednesday morning,
September 10, according to Chan
cellor Joseph M. M. Gray, who will
preside at the opening formalities..
The first few days will be taken
up with the orientation process, DR..
Gray stated. This program is in
tended to acQuaint new students
with each other. with the older stu
dents and with the life of the COL
lege. Beginning Saturday night
with q welcome" dinner at which.
Chancellor Gray and other officers
of the university will bid the new
students welcome. and finishing with
the all-university "send-off" party
held in the gymnasium on Tuesday
night. the students will be made to
feel at home, it was indicated.
Larger Enrolment Expected.
1t is expected that last years to-
tai university enrolment of 1915
students will be exceeded slightly,
although no great change in regis
tration is anticipated. DR.. George
B. Woods, dean of the College of
Arts and Sciences, expects the COL
lege enrolment will total $50 stu
dents, last years number. DR.. John
c. Patterson, newly named director
of the School of Public Affairs, an
ticipates about 1000 students to reg
lister. including part-time Govern
ment employees enrolled for the Gin
service training" program of the
university.
DR.. Ernest Griffth Of the Grad
uate School expects 300 graduate
students to enroll.
New appointments announced by
Chancellor Gray included several on
the administrative side. DR.. John c.
Patterson, formerly director Of the
Latin American studies for the uni
versity, was named director of the
School of Public Affairs to succeed
Arthur S. Flemming, who was ap-
pointed to the Civil Service Commits
sion this summer. Raymond J.
Spaeth, university bursar and assist
ant business manager. was named
executive assistant to the chancellor
and DR.. Leon c. Marshall was named
to serve as chairman of the "in-serv-
ice training" nropram
New Professors Named.
In the College of Arts and
Sciences Chancellor Gray has an
nounced the appointment of Prof.
Harry w. Ketchum in economics, DIR.
William H. Gilbert in sociology,
Glenn S. Slower in speech and Frank
T. Hoadley in English. Readjust-
ments in teaching schedules will
bring seven graduate professors to
the college to teach undergraduate
classes, 1t was stated. Other appoint
ments were still to be announced.
In the graduate division the ap-
pointment Of DR.. Ludwig M. HON.
berger as visiting lecturer in
transportation and communication
problems has been announced. DR..
Homberger was formerly executive
vice president of the German Ma
tional Railway Co. Other appoint
ments were not announced.
Students entering the College of
Arts and Sciences will step into q
(See AMERICAN U. Page G-5.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10

They won't get in and rough it
up in q game. the way they did
when hair styles were different"
~ ~
And It's Too, Too Bad.
1t is too bad, she mourns, for it
so happens that the girls lately
have adopted a style Of dress that
is particularly fitting to athletic
types.
Hardly any girls wear high heels
to school any more. Low heels,
jackets, sweaters and practical
clothing have come in to the ex-
clusion of more uncomfortable
DRESS"
What is the remedy? There al
ways ought to be q remedy.
I'D like to see the girls come back
to . more suitable type Of hair style.
The short bob was the ideal. Girls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10
Radio Assumes
Major Role in
D. {. Schools
Woodrow Wilson High
Can Bring Programs
Direct to Glasses
Pictures on Page G-6.)

Radio is invading the District pub
lie schools this year
Out at Woodrow Wilson High
School a special installation has
been completed. under the auspices
of the Home and School Association,
which will enable Principal Norman
j. Nelson to tune in on any highly
significant program through loud
speakers in the various classrooms
SO that all students can hear.
Still further, Mr.. Nelson can tune
In from his Office on any OF the
classrooms to hear how the classes
are being conducted. He said he
has not yet had any comments from
any teachers on this phase OF the
installation.
Over at the Garrison School, in
the colored divisions, the Parent
Teacher Association has sponsored
q similar installation.
Ever since the approval OF these
experiments by the board this past
spring requests have come in ask
ing that such installation be made
part of standard equipment in the
new schools. The board has been
asked especially to seek funds to
install such setup in the new
Thomas jefferson Junior High be-
ING built in Southwest Washington.
Course on Radio Repair.
At the new Chamberlain Voca-
tional School. which replaces the
old Lenox Vocational School, a
course will open for the first time
In the public schools teaching radio
maintenance and repair.
More than $4,000 has been spent
euuipping room at the school with
all the necessities of a small broad
casting station. Bernard Faust, a
radioman from New York. who will
teach the course, plans to apply
to the Federal Communications
Commission as soon as he returns
from Europe for a license to oper-
ate an amateur station there. Pr1n-
cipal Edward Reed revealed.
Mr.. Reed said the course was con-
templated at present for not more
than 20 boys but indicated it might
be expanded if large application
should be made. Units of work are
planned to cover three years, he
said. but faster progress can be made
If desired.
Although the emphasis will be on
the repair and maintenance OF
radio, training will also prepare the
students in maritime radio for jobs
as operators on boats. Codes and
signals, for instance, will be taken
up, he said.
OF Big Station Caliber.
Mr.. Reed said he had been told
by radio contractor that only one
radio station in the District had bet
ter equipment than that which has
been installed
Meanwhile school board members
have exhibited enthusiasm over both
phases of radio introduction Mrs.
Henry Grattan Doyle, president of
the board, said she had been as
sured by radio men in the District
there is real demand for trained
repair and maintenance men.
Several members expressed ap-
proval of the experimental installa-
lions at Woodrow Wilson and Gar
rison One added with a smile he
hoped it would not mean the intro
duction of lot of jitterbug music
into the schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10

the book; Of wheh IN all Likelihood presentation
the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10
What's Wrong With Schools
Specialization, Diversion
And Indoctrinotion
Seen as Hondieops
BY CHRISTOPHER BROWNE
GARRETT, Jr.

Associate Professor of Philosophy, George
Washington University.
In the opinion OF the present
writer there are three factors which
operate in modern education to him
der the intellectual growth of stu
dents: Specialization, indoctrina-
ton and diversions.
The first barrier to learning in our
modern schools and colleges Is
specialization.
Even In high school student
discovers to his surprise land fire.
quent pleasure) that he may select
one course rather than another,
French rather than Latin. jour-
nalism rather than English, etc. He
finds his four years blocked off into
units, some of them required. others
optional, but in any event his educa-
ton is measured quantitatively by
a certain number of courses and
hours. Learning becomes series of
pills administered more or less pain
lessly, sometimes leaving their mark
upon the tissues of his mind, but
more frequently having no per-
manent effect at all.
Emphasized In College.
In college this dose system Of
education becomes even more pro-
nounced. The student who pursues
chemistry as his chief interest knows
full well that little or no knowledge
of literature is essential: his points
and hours will total the number
required for graduation quite as &C
curately in chemistry as in English
or French, and education for him
need not mean any acquaintance
with Milton. Fielding. of Thackeray,
or with Moliere or Rousseau. Since
he is not student of literature, he
is quite content for his college days
to come and 60 without having
heard Of such men. 1t never occurs
to him, after he has pocketed his
pigskin, that he ought to be ashamed
of knowing nothing Of Goethe or
Cervantes.
Even worse. the student who pur-
sues courses both in literature and
chemistry divides his soul between
poetry and test-tubes When he
writes an essay for his literature
teacher, he is careful of grammar
spelling and style. When he writes
synopsis of his chemistry expert
ment, the literary standard is held
in allegiance; he spells like a gram
mar school child, and would be
offended if his chemistry teacher
were to lower his grade because of
his illiteracy.
A similar narrowness is found in
the learning of the students of
languages and the social studies.
The young man who pursues the
study of French or German with
considerable zest remains entirely
ignorant, If not scornful, of chem
istry and physics. He needs no
knowledge of these things to get
his required number of hours. The
student of history and political
theory. imbued with an interest in
serious" subjects has no need to
understand such cultural ginger
bread as literature, or such irrelevent
topics as the discoveries Of Kepler
Newton or Helmholz.
Some Necessary.
Specialized learning is necessary
among scholars themselves; some
degree of 1t is necessary even in
advanced undergraduate study. But
the kind of specialized program that
today confronts the younger college
student all too frequently generates
(See GARRETT, Page G-9)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10

with bobbed hair played hard with
out fear of mussing up their hair.
It always looked well. There were
no curls to bother with"
Miss Meyers is a bobbed-hair her
self. Her hair is brown. She has q
free-swinging figure and can be de-
scribed as dynamic. That seems to
be true of most women athletic d.
rectors.
There'u Come . Day.
And is there any hope for the girls
at all?
This style won't last. Girls will
put 1t aside in time. They still wear
sports clothes for the most part
They prefer them. They won't let
hair interfere Indefinitely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10
Of Coffeur-itis or Girls and Cus in Physical Education

Meantime it is a hard job to keep
the girls coming to gymnasium
classes. even though in the District
1t is compulsory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10

they don't like to play games. They
don't like to work out on the hori-
zontal bars. They dislike swimming.
Sometimes, she says, they will
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-30
THE CHAMP is in TOWN

The Champ, Joe LLous--,,s- here-.e celebrating his
fourth year. benedict, married man to you who
want to be technical. Joe, Marva, Julian Black .
and OF course others just about turned South side
spoton this momentnus- occasion ,,Joe says he will
not defend his title again for year..
More than five thousands of Chicagoans saw the
look at fight almost swooned at several points
So. When Pastor went wild in the eighth round .. you
could hear screaming for a mile and here Joe was
playing possum so we learned later. The Champ was
sorta cute. when he entered the ring.
He in in a gorgeous blue satin robe $500 brilliant
red lettering on the back and scarlet sash "a white
towel. tied like babuscha. around the famous head
Pastor wore white chenille robe which he discardd
and measured his length on the canvas
moment after. the fracas started but from then
on as per the advice of his trainers . who could be
heard in the beachers. telling him to keep away from
the mighty fist of the Bomber . He tter-bugged for Ii
rounds Joe just waited around for opening .
and then ker-punk. twas over....
In an interview after the fight Pastor said he was
only taking the count to rest himself and that he
IN that you cannot hear when you unconscious.
WE GO TO THE KENO
The largest gambling place. w have ever seen .
operates without fear the Fiftyfrst and
michigan avenue the place is large as the Graysone
and houses every form of chance game we ever
5eard OIL. 1t is great fun buying keno board for
dime and winning fifty sixty bueks providing of
course you can call keno the right time The Numbers
Policy and race horse books. :. operate openly -
We learned that the "Nibado in Swing" -. is together
AGAIN aga and VIII open in Peoria week then
see Yum Yum and Polishing o.
Charles and Frances Browning. along with Clem's
cousins Geraldine and Earl Windy. the Ernest Stiths
Junior ana senior Sua Baker. the Oscar Browns
,Bagnalls Bonnie Prescott other friends
showed US what time permitted Of the city, Our little
nelce Leona likes the place we'll . She didn't want
to home... ~ ~ ""i'
The Ell. drat it . kept us awake nverv NIGHT ~
we never nave one near our house in Detroit We are
WIllhg TINS IN Chicago at the Defender offices home
Town ne"S''''"e will pick up tomorrow.
Mrs George smedley of Melbourne avenue entertained
last week guests to the fight from Chicago tbav nora
MRS, Dema H. Francel Of South Parkway who is chief
~ tor the Metropolitan Bureau Chicago and
Mrs Ethe Harrison of South PARKWAY nromnent haau
tcian IN the Windy City. Assisting Mrs Smediey with
Yeagins. " '"0i' Nii9 WINNIE
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-30
Young Ladies
OrganizeNew
Social Club

TOLEDO, Ohio. - The Keno
watha's,' a recently organized So
cial club of Toledo. Ohio, announced
as its purpose last week ito en-
deavor to seek ideals of personal
and social living which impart to
one finer traits of personality, that
stimulate sound mind and body and
creates a closer understanding be.
tween members OF the organiza-
ton"
The group has held three meet
ings and tentative plans for a fall
program are being made. Off
GERS include Betty Fisher, president;
Corene ]. Smith, vice president;
Lucia Ward, recording secretary;
-Befhiee Matthews, corresponding
secretary; Bernice Crawford, treas
urer; and Doris Peoples, sergeant
at-atms. Other members include
Norma Cousins and Muriel Wanzo
Membership of the group will be
closed after twelve members have
been accepted. Initiation will be
held in the near future.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-30
Dixie Del" Feted At
Cay Party

There was a get acquainted
party given for Jeanne Thompson,
one of the charming fali visitors.
who halls from Macon, Ga. Mel
rose Howard was the hostess Sun
day afternoon.
A lace cloth in a soft green shade
covered the table, and in the cen
ter was an oval shaped crystal vase
filled with white gardenias sur
rounded by a tasty luncheon. AS
sisting the hostess was Clara Ro-
man.
The guest list included Misses
Valerie Tandy. Kathleen Morris,
Alice Tandy, Beulah Parker, Matte
Camp, Marjorie Daniels, Regina
Solomon. Katherine eWiss, Vivian
Talbert, Muriel Simmons, Betty
Louis of Cleveland, Carolyn Plum
mer, Freda Hopkins, Elvira Minis.
and frankie Howard.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-30
Gayateens Plan
Fair Exhibit

The Gayateens met Friday. Sep
TENDER % at the home of the presi-
dent, Lesser Estelle, Sadi Straughn,
parliamntarian, held a brief class
in parliamentary law.
The Gayateens are looking for
ward to having an exhibit at the
ISeventy-five Years Of Negro Pro-
gress Exposition which will be held
lin Detroit next year Work has
already been started on the project.
After working on the hobby
lscrapbooks for a short time the
meeting was adjourned and the hos
tess invited the guests into the din
ing room where a delicious re-
past was served to the following
members: Josephine Harper, Mary
Brown, Elga Mitchell, Catherine
Thomas, Lesser Estelle Mildred
Thomas and Sadie Straughn.
The next meeting will be held at
the home Of Josephine Harper on
Melbourne avenue.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-30
States Club In
Weekly Meeting

AT the lovely home of Mrs. C.
Perkins of Cobb street, the States
Social club met in its last weekly
meeting, Saturday night, Septem-
Der %.
After a brief business session,
keno games completed the after
Moons entertainment.
The hostess served delicious
dinner accompanied by cake and
wine.
Mr.. FOLSOM, speaking for the club.
complimented the hostess for the
lovely evening.
Under the leadership of Mrs. E.
Newberry, president, the club is
showing much progress. Mrs. Daisy
Mae Jones, club scribe.