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Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06
Problems With the Children
Issued by the National kindergarten St.
City

Draw his attention, for instance, to
the fascination of birds on the wing,
their different methods of flight and
their grace Of movement. Comment in
his presence on sky effects, and don't
fail to have him notice the beauties
Of a gray day; the glorious colors Of
sunset and Of the foliage in the fall
season will be sure to delight him. He
will gradually develop a general OBJ
servation habit. In time it will become
second nature to note details, even
those that are Of a more practical
nature. That well-remembered expert
ence Of my childhood illustrates that
one never knows Of what importance a
bit OF knowledge gained from careful
attention to details may prove. In any
case the habit of observation will give
a more desirable balance and train for
better citizenship. Dreaming without
observation will lead nowhere"
How do you manage to give your
children lessons in observation" asked
Joan.
1T do not consider it a matter of
lessons" laughed Mrs. Miller. I'VE Just
notice things. I have always been at
tentive when one of them has shown
me something new, puzzling, or inter-
esting. We have examined 1t together,
If not at the moment, later on.
Before reading an illustrated story
VIC always tAdIIlulS edCl picture In aO-
vance OF the description of the incident
portrayed. This not only helps to de-
velop observation, but it makes the an
ticipation of the story keener Joy. 1t
Is astonishing how quick the children
are to detect any discrepancy between
the story and the picture, so that ac-
curacy is another quality emphasized.
When Amy began her piano studies
we applied this habit of observation
Systematically and have kept it up.
We note the title of a new piece, the
key, the marks Of expression, the time
and the various changes. When she
comes to play it she IS generally &C
curate. Unconsciously she now applies
this method to her other work.
With all the children, I find that
as their powers of observation increase
they attack their problems more in
diligently, and so their lives grow
richer In interest and satisfaction"
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06
Some Thrifty Treats
To Make Your Autumn
Picnic HuQe Success

Even though the sun doesn't shine
until the 18th hour, the autumn picnic
repast can be a luscious triumph that's
kind to the budget, too. Pack your
frozen chopped steak and an iron skill
let. You won't have to depend on the
tang of mountain air to glorify the
thrifty hamburger's flavor. The quick
freezing process seals in the full flavor
and juicy tenderness of this chopped
steak right on the farm by applying
Arctic cold with the speed Of light. It
will defrost in two or three hours while
you are on the way to your campfire
refrigerator. Serve the hamburger pip
ing hot from the skillet between haived
buttered rolls.
frozen hamburger treats that will have
the flavor appeal of fillet mignon.
HAMBURG SANDWICHES
Use 2 packages. l lb.. quick-frozen
chopped steak; cut each in thirds.
Saute in small amount of butter, press
ing or flattening meat slightly while
cooking. Season well and place between
slices. of hot buttered toast or rolls.
GarniSh with parsley Serve immedi-
ately. Makes sandwiches.
CHOPPED STEAK SAUSAGE ROLLS
package. 8 o., quick-frozen
chopped steak, thawed
! teaspoon minced onion
teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
link sausages, cooked and drained
Combine chopped steak, onion and
seasonings. Shape into four flat cakes
and wrap around sausages, pressing
well to seal securely. Cook in hot skill
let in small amount of fat, turning to
brown both sides. Serves 4.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06
Claire
/IdGn
PATTERN 800
Crisp Dress With
4 ButtOn-FrOE,t

The day-long freshness of this very
graceful style is a challenge to droop-
ing spirits. Depending on the fabric
you choose, it makes a perfect house
frock, office dress or afternooner AS
you can see in the small diagram,
there are only four major pieces to
Claire Tilden'S Pattern 809-a simple
sewing task that even a beginner can
turn out in a jiffy. The absence of
waistline scanning will save time and
effort, and darting all about the waist
insures smooth, neat fit. The front
buttoning. another time-Saver, lets you
in and out in hurry and allows for
easy, flat-spread ironing. See how the
neckline curves softly. with attractive
Jokes coming over from the back to
form its sides. Make the sleeves short
and flared or puffed with perky open
ings. Ric-rac or ruffle trimming will
add a gay effect.
Pattern 800 is cut in misses and
women's sizes II, IA, Is, 10, 20, 80, 80,
"a, &c. SO and 40. Size 16 requires Al
yards 80 inch fabric and yards ruff
ing.
Send Fifteen Cents C15c) in coins
for this pattern. Write clearly size,
name, address and style number.
Send all orders to PATTERN DEPT,
MN, 20 Fifth Avenue, New York
City, N. Y.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06

Narcissi like to grow among the roots
of other plants. For this reason they
flourish eXcellently tucked in among
perennials in the garden, or at the
base of the shrubbery border.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06
CHOCOLATE ALMOND COOKIES

tBBS
cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
squares bitter chocolate, melted
] ID. blanched almonds, chopped
IL cups bread or all-purpose flour
teaspoons baking powder
teaspoons cinnamon
teaspoon cloves
teaspoon vanilla extract
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06

A dibber is a good tool for bulb
planting. Learn the knack of giving it
a swinging twist to make the bottom
of the hole round so the bulbs will
not be hung" with air space under
them: You will get it with a little
practice.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06
Selected Recipes,
Tested and Proved

BITTER ORANGE MARMALADE
Makes 6 to 8 glasses)
grapefruit
2 navel oranges
lemon
cup lemon juice
Slice unpeeled fruit very thin. Add
three times as much water as fruit.
Boil 20 minutes. Measure Bring to
boiling point. Add Y cup sugar for
each cup of fruit. Boil IS minutes or
until it gives the Jelly test. Just before
removing from fire add ! cup lemon
Juice. Pour into sterilized glasses: cover
with paraffin when cold.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06

Dig two spades depth down in pre-
pairing a bed for lilies which must be
planted deep. particularly the stem
roofing types.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06
VEGETABLE SOUP

cup strained or pureed vegetable
cup evaporated milk
cup water
Pinch of salt
Combine ingredients and heat. Liquid
drained from vegetables may be used
in place of water.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06
BAKED CABBAGE

BAKED CABBAGE
cup thick strained tomatoes
ii cups soft bread crumbs
IL cups grated American cheese
Salt, pepper
cups chopped cooked cabbage.
drained
Mix tomatoes with ! cup Of crumbs,
l cup of grated cheese, and seasonings.
Place alternate layers Of cabbage and
tomatoes in a casserole, sprinkle the
top with the remaining cheese and
crumbs, and bake in a moderate oven,
$50 degrees, 20 to 80 minutes.
A medium-size cauliflower may be
used in place of cabbage. The flowerets
should be separated before cooking in
boiling sailed water
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06

Because Of its comparative GOODNESS
and health giving properties, the Har-
mattan, a dry wind blowing from the
Sahara desert has been named The
Doctor" by Inhabitants Of the steam
ing jungles Of West Africa.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06

Rake bulb beds level after they are
planted so there will be no depressions
to collect water.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06
NUT SYRUP

Broken pecans or sliced Brazil nuts
in maple syrup make a delicious sauce
for frozen, baked or steamed puddings.
Use one-third Of cup of nuts to each
cup of syrup. Boil the two together
for three minutes and serve hot.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06

Elephants are not afraid of mice,
as popular superstition would have
you believe.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06

Some Of the prehistoric dinosaurs
had hundreds Of teeth; others were
toothless.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-10-06

Read the Classified Advertisements
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-30
Results Of Reading
 Tests Gratifying
Experiments Conducted By Local School Teachers Re,
 suit in Adoption of Special Tests to Aid Children

In the drive to improve reading skills in the Waterbury grammar schools, experiments were conducted in many primary grades. under the supervision of Miss Alice M. Walsh, supervisor of primary grades.
 In the annual report presented by Superintendent of School Thomas J. Condon to the Board of Educa- tion, results of these experiments are tabulated.
 In her report Miss Walsh writes in part as follows:
 Tn two schools special study of first grade pupils has been made.
 Taking the results of the Monroe Reading Aptitude Test and the De- troit Intelligence Test, the pupils in Mulcahy and Wilson schools were grouped on the basis of those find- ings, with, of course, the teachers judgments of the pupils. Much of my time has been devoted to pro- viding suggestions and material for work with these groups and check ing on their progress. The retarda- tion in these classes in June, except in one or two cases, was due either
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-30

them. By giving the slower readers material they are able to handle and increasing the load gradually, which neceSSitateS more and smaller reading groups in a class, some of our reading problems are being solved.
 Reading tests were given in the third grade in March and in the second grade in April. As these tests were taken from standard test books, grade scores were available. Tn third grade the average score for the city was 4.9, the median in the city was also 4.9., Taking March as the seventh month of third grade. or 3.7, the city average was well in advance, with 12 schcools scoring above 4.9. One thousand seventy five pupils were tested, 226 pupils were below ST (about 21 per cent). ss "The results of the second grade testsl were not so encouraging and the teachers, when discussing them at a subsequent meeting, were agreed that lack of speed in reading unfamiliar material was the princi- pal cause. The same type of test was given in both the second and third grades.
 In second grade:
 City average was 27: City median was 2.8; 1071 pupils were tested; 5O4 pupils were below 2.8 (about N per cent).
 Though this percentage seems high 1t is lower than has been found before this type of reading test.
 "The results of these tests showed that where the reading program consisted only of one or two oral
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-30

to sub-normality or protracted ab- sences running into several months.
 Tn June. 57 children who were to be promoted from Kindergarten ! in Slocum school, were given the Mon- roe Reading Aptitude test. Twenty of them scored below the 51 per- centage and were tentatively consid- cred as members of group for the Reading Readiness Room. As 1t was necessary to retard 24 children in the three first grade groups at Slocum in June, there seems to be a definite need for work of the read- ing readiness type.
 Miss Pagan, Miss Scully, and I are straining every effort to make this experiment success, not only ideally but in ways that can be measured with some degree of sat- isfaction.
 There has been a perceptibly steady improvement in reading in the first three grades for the past two years and believe that teach CTS have come to understand the different objectives in reading and are intelligently working toward
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-30
Children Are Imitators

The child reflects to a high degree the habits of his father and mo- ther. If he sees them even-temper- ed, calm, courteous, kind, fairmind- ed, honest and courageous, he is likely to have these qualities. If, on the other hand, they fly off the ham, dle, disagree violently, are unfair in dealing with him and with each other, lie to him and each other, and worry in his presence, he may follow their example. Some good general rules for fathers and mo- thers are these:
 Be what you want your child to be.
 Expect that he will do the right thing. and give him credit for it when he does.
 Always keep your promises to him.
 Do not show fear in his presence or suggest fears to him.
 Never lose temper when correct ing him.
 Do not baby him.
 Teach him to do things for him. self, to be self-reliant and gradually more independent of his parents.
 Recognize his wants, but do not give him everything he demands.
 Respect him. his plans, his opin- Ions. Remember that he is person with real interests of his own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-30
READING VIEWED MOST ESSENTIAL
Special Study Courses Re- :. veal Success of Experi=
 ments in Schools

Improvement in the teaching of reading is recognized as a major problem in all educational circles, from the first grade where reading habits begin to be acquired, to the colleges and universities, where the lack of reading skill is a major handicap.
 So serious is the problem, that in high schools of some large cities, teachers are employed to achieve higher standards in this most fun damental of all subjects, employed to teach students who should have learned to read in the primary grades.
 Efforts to get at the roots of the problem in Waterbury have resulted in the formation of committee of principals and teachers, headed by Miss Anna Skeehan, who after year of study and research, have completed course of study in reading which has just been issued in pamphlet form.
 The keynote of the entire work is based on this fact:
 Experiments show that most read- ing difficulties can be corrected or eliminated and the general level of achievement greatly increased through the use of instruction adapted to the interests, needs, and capacities of the pupils"
 The program is divided according ly into five important categorieS; 1t collects a large amount of re- search work from the studies of ex- perts in reading; 1t offers proceed in reading problems; it presents the remedies for the teaching of read- ing; and it includes list of text books in reading, remedial texts, work books, and professional books for teachers.
 The first stage of the course cov- CTS the kindergarten period where the pupil is taught reading readi- ness. The pupils intelligence is tested and the teacher learns how much each child can retain of the primary skill of reading.
 Initial instruction begins in the first grade, where phonics are in- troduced into the course. Phonics is used as a valuable aid to the child in understanding unfamiliaretaoiu in texts, rather than as method of teaching how to read. Children should be divided into groups, &C., cording to their ability to read, and should begin to familiarize them selves with short, informal texts.
 In grades two and three," the teacher should begin to use stand ardized reading texts.
 In grades four, five, and six, chil- dren should learn to read widely in divers fields, to obtain clearer and more rapid comprehension, and greatly to increase their vocabular- ies.
 The last stage deals with the re- finement of reading attitudes. habits, and tastes, and strives to broaden the experiences of pupils through reading. =.
 It is hoped that with this pro- gram, aimed primarily at teachers and supervisors in the reading cid, much of the deficiency in reading that exists far into high school years will be eliminated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-30

reading lessons each day, with large ,yroups reading from the same books, answering the same type of ques., tions, the ability to attack different material in an unfamiliar way was definitely lacking. Second grade teachers, am sure, understand this reason for failure and will make provision for pupils acquiring the necessary skill along that line next year, in so far as they are able.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-30

Two thousand model homes to house 5000 people may be erected by Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-30

Air mail service from Chung king, China, to the Sinkiang- Siberian border has beeE haugurated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-30

Reynolds Elizabeth Anderson Thatcher Ericka Hofhter Mary Marjorie Harri nuionit The picture about start their daily roune which between 2 1so Waterbury homes daily from their at 37 Central
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

At 2:30 pm. today, only 63 citizens had registered for the forthcoming city and school board election April 4th. Next week notice will be printed in the Nugget notifying voters the date when registration books close. It would be much better if each and every citizen would take it upon themselves to regis ter the next time they are down town and to call the attention of their neighbors at this important duty as citizens. The city clerks office is open every day and is located in the city hall, so don't hesitate to visit the city clerks office and register your name.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

Readers attention is directed to a new column in the Nome Nug- get under the heading "Oppor- tunities." The local Chamber of Commerce is constantly receiv- ing many letters from the States the Chamber to put the writers of same in touch with prospectors and others who may need financial assist ance to open up their claims. while still others ask for certain information. We hope that a great many more of this type of letters will keep pouring in, be-
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

A general term of the District Court for the Second Division, Judge J. H. s. Morrison presid- ing, has been called for next Monday morning at the hour of Il o'clock March 18th and to con tinue thereafter according to fur ther orders of the Court. It is ex- pected that the Grand and Petit Jurors names will be drawn at that time.
 The dignity of the court will also be graced by the attendance of the new District Attorney Charles J. Clasby, recently ap- pointed by Judge Morrison.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

Carl Hallberg, the we'll known Kougarok mining man. was a re- turning passenger to Nome from the States on yesterdays Pacific Alaska Airways mail plane. The plane, after short stop took off at 2;05 pm. on its return flight to Fairbanks with Murray Stuart at the controls and Fred Muller as flight mechanic. Fred Anna toolik was a passenger from Nome to Golovin.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

According to private advices received from Juneau today, Governor John Troy named Sem ator Cochran as Second Division member of the Board of Regents for the University of Alaska, at College, Alaska. This is the first time the Second Division has been honored with representa- tion on the Board. It was also learned that Mrs. Luther Hess was reappomted as a member of the Board of Regents from the Fourth Division.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

The Cavey Cafe is undergoing a change in management, the business having been leased to Gene Conner, who will conduct a lunch counter in the rear of the building. The front part which was formerly used as dining room, it is understood will be used as a bar with pool room annex. It is unamounced as yet who will conduct the business.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

Curtis Jacobs, local photo grapher, has completed the finish ing of the pictures taken by him of the Hammon, Nome and Com basbeall teams. He also has some excellent pictures of Miss Nome" and her attend ants, taken the night of the Ken mel Club Carnival last Saturday night.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

Tickets for the St. Patrick's s Day celebration have been print ed and will be placed on sale. This annual affair is given by the Catholic Ladies and is given as a benefit for the Pilgrim Springs Mission. IOOF hall has been en- gagged for the occasion which will take place Saturday, March 18th.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

Nomeites leaving here the past few days via plane to attend the Fairbanks Ice Carnival and Dog Race were the following:
 Mayor Alvin Polet
 Larry Calvin
 Jimmy Barnette
 MT. and Mrs. Richard eLe ST.
 Miss Marguerite Lee
 Miss Lee is a former Miss Nome," and was elected Miss Alaska at the Fairbanks Carni- val two years ago. Accompanied by her parents she will return to Nome after their visit in Fair banks.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

cause it is the people with fin ancial background that Alaska needs at this time, and from time to time we will publish further information along this lime The Nugget would suggest that the names and addresses printed in this column should be cut out and saved for future reference they may not be exactly what you want, but the same informa- ton may help some one else.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

H. S. Kelsey who has been en- gagged in the construction of a new hospital at Point Barrow since last fall, was returning passenger to Nome yesterday via Ferguson plane from Kotzebue. The hospital has been completed and is now open for business.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10
NEWS ITEMS

Clark Anderson and M. Odum, two well known Knights of the Grip" breezed into Nome yes terday from Kotzebue with Pi- lot Morris King of the Ferguson Airways. H. s. Kelsey was also a from Barrow via Kot- zebue.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

This afternoon, Carl Hallberg, who arrived yesterday from the States via PAA mail plane took off this afternoon with Pilot Sig Wien for the upper Kougarok river section where he is open ing up new gold mining ven- ture, which was started last sum mer.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory. And before him shall be gath cred all nations: and he shall sep arate them one from another, as a shepard divideth his sheep from the goats.
 Matt. 25: 31 & g Many nice up-tO-date Bibles reasonably priced.
 Inquire At Evangelistic Mission, 125 D. St.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

Yesterday, Al Follnan was a passenger to Slate Creek via Wien plane, and a load of freight was taken to Taylor in the after noon by Pilot Wien.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

Edwin Burke was a passenger to Fox Bar in the Kougarok sec ton, this morning, via Wien plane. Freight was also carried.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-10

Saturday, (tomorrow), Pilot Wien will take off for Fairbanks with Harry Cremidas as a pass enger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-11-07

arsenal at Springfield, Mass. makes
them ut sos each.
All Of these critical items and
many Notwithstanding I'VE new ma
jor air bases. reinforced defenses
Tor the Panama Canal and all the
accourtrementS of an expanded
training program-are being bought
as equipment for 4 protective force
and as reserves for an augmented
force.
The initial protective force now
numbers 175,0O0 Regular Army men
(Whom the taxpayer, incidentally,
hires at about $1,000 q year apiece
and 200, 900 National Guard mem
bers. With accelerated recruiting
the initial force soon will total 462,-
600 and eventually may be expanded
to 100000.
Increasing personnel and equip
ment Is only one phase of the ex-
pansion. Aiming at efficiency, the
Army has reorganized its scattered
housekeeping" troops into seven
| swift, motor mechanical divisions
Already they are massing in the
South and West for four months of
intensified training this winter.
The Army's objective is to create
a fast, mobile field force ready to
concentrate its full fire power at
any threatened point on short no.
tice and to form the core of any
future citizen army that may be
drafted.