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HOUSES uRFURMIsHED


AK BASE OEIllUM.
hlllersst Hts between Boiling and
smnl nF suSs Az eSd ~ ps sles
chlnl schools. bus and shops. Hall
ertr.. ilv. Fm. with 1repl., SEP. din
rnl., modern equipped kit. with
brkfat. space. screened porch Twill
convert 10 den or Attn bedrm.l, .
bedrms., ~ batha. finished recre-
alton rfn, with lrepl., maids nm.
e-ear hullt-tn earane.. Direct from
oWNkh 100 osr mo-. -ycar lease
ALEx.-4 bedrms.. IN baths. sep.
din. rn.. den. scar ear.i on over
acre Of land nr seheols; IN
ALExANDRIA---Just on No, 4 IN
Fairhaven sub. Sll0 mo. Modern
4-bedrm. home, Level fenced lot
Prompt possession. WA. 0-4e1V.
ALEX.-6 rms. baths. powder
rm.. In downtown historic OLD
Alex, yet modern IN every respect.
al sPsns sSa' XII. S-s45s. s'D'' =
ALEx.,. BEAD. HTs.--Lcvely split
level ramb., 4 b,r., . ba., equip.
kit, rec. rm.; S225, IL. 0-2235.
ANNANDALE-sPRINGFIELD AREA
---3-bedrm. rambler, 1h baths,
liv. rn., din. area, equip. kit. with
breakfast har, full hsmt.: half-
acre lot. Available immed.: $l35
per mo, LYNCH BROS, INC,
REALTORS, Springfield. Va, FL.
$4,000 (closed Sunday.
N.-3-bedrm. brick
rambler with full bsmt., mr.. Arl-
ington Hospital, aoout . yrs. old;
Immed. poss, $3.50 per mo-
ARL.. N, williamsburg area--3-bed.
rm. brk. rambler, Ice. equip. kit,
gas heat. tile bath: carport; scr
porch; Ice. fenced yard; close u
school, shop. and bus; Si35 pei
mo.
ARL., N. Lyon Park area--3-bedrm
older frame 2-story house. Full
bsmt.. gas h.-w h. equip. kit
fenced yard with garage; / blk. To
shop. and bus: 500 per mo.
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ARL.. N, williamsburg area---3-bed-
RIM, brk. rambler, Ice. equip. kit,
Gas heat. tile bath: carport; scr.
porch; Ice. fenced yard; close to
school, shop. and bus; Si3b per
mo.
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ID*O pth ST. NV bcdroomsl
pesal and eishwa wash di,. one P|c oss
Hospital. Available April ~, Rent
sac. ,. SAUL sI, GO GO, eas ibth
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WHkATON--4-bedfm., 1-bath bTk,
Cap Cod with sep. din. rm,;
y y,c "a r sIa, 70 move In; sit5
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ARLINGTON. N.-5-6edrm. brick
E nHsSn H Ssa u a0 ss 5 Hr S Sd
MxNNAs REALTY, JE. s.51l0:
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CHURCHES FOR RENT

WILL LEASE the Raphael Theater
at 1909 9th St. NV. Will make
wonderful church property. For
full information. see J A. HAY
DEN, 22S Woodward Bldg, 18th
and H SITS. NV, Ma. 6-7312.
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HOUSES TO SHARE
HOUSES WANTED TO REM

A CLEAN 2 OR 3 BEDRM. HOUSE,
in Wheaton or surrounding area.
immed. occupancy. Ev. 4r1683
DETACHED HOUsE-Any type wa
or bedrms., preferably situated
with some privacy, within 10 min,
Ga. ave. and Univ. blvd; UP e
$3.50, maybe option to buy. HE
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

N&OlNNNN9EkI
SERVICE STATION-This al Is
for a cab company that Is looking
for service station located IN
the heart Of Washington con-
venient 10 all locations Plenty
OF room for cars to park and
dispatch from. once already set
UP and ready to so. For infor,
call KOTULEK at IA. o-s500
Ext. Ill,
SHOE REPAIR-Uptown loo; we'll
est. business; excel. opportunity;
reas. settlement. WO. B-9S29.
SODA FOUNTAIN for lease, good
opportunity for nice income. Nays
Tor Pharmacy, 3039 Naylor I'd. Sc.
MR.. RUBIN LII. 2-22g7.
SOUND APPLYING BUSINESS
for sale, established 1894. . fully
equipped sound trucks, each with
RCA horns, mobile amplifer.
wire recorder. plus several addi-
t t0Ga,,, mobile DBL. and n, az systems. By
Ty REPAIR RENTAL AND SALE
D yrs. same lacetton. 1000
gross 1858. ia. 1885, ewes. IA.
WANT PERSON or company famil-
lar with outdoor patio and foun-
tain work TO handle my leads on
commission basis. FE. 3-5T2S.
WANTED, WASHER-DRIER or ap-
pliance repair business. Boz
225-S. Star.
BROOM HOUSE, ~ baths, Scar
garage: on Ia acres Of land;
suitable for nursery school: in
heart OF Alex. Call XII. $4,000 or
XII. 9-1512.
18th AND COLUMBIA RID. NV
Lee. 3-story brick house. bsmt.
baths. Has many possibilities for
the shrewd investor or Spectator.
Can be bought cheap, $4,000.
VIII finance. Phone no. 2-66l9
Mon. for details.
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isai Somerset sFI Il. nSn AIT si ik
l03 Missouri ave. NV.
0olQ 18th RI. NV. APT. 307--
pedrmss Nv rlns kit; dlnette
and bath; 500 mo, Janlior Will
show. WALKER a DUNLOP. INC,
co. O-O11H.
lays COLUMBIA RD. N.w,--Hpt.
bldg. Ant. ST. 4 rma., equip, kit.
and bath; heat and hot water
INCL; 5000 per mo. Kew with
ianltor; WIN. ]. DAVIS, INC. $50
xi07 18th 81. NV solarium
apt: modern olev. bldg. excel.
close-in locations, See innllor on
AGENT i4i7 K 81, d. s.s6If. =
5b29 8th 81. NV. 18th and Long
fellow SITS. Apt. BLDG; 1 bedrm..
heat and bot water incl'i s61 I'D
per mo. Key with ianltor. VIM.
=; DAVIS, INC $40 18th ct. n.ws
222h N ST, NV.
Il rms, Kit. and bath. 500 per mo.
includes heat and hot water. See
janitor for inspection.
HENRY J. ROBB. INC.
1924 Vermont Ave. DI 7-6l41
ia 9TH ST. NE
2 rms, kit. and bath; $40 per mo.
Keys a. or 9flsesc., ,uc
1924 Vermont Ave. Di. 7-sl41
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CLOsE-IN
TOWN HOUSE

This eleg.E. detached house ID
fully air-conditioued and located
in very desirable area. Three
bedrms,. 8 "a baths, screened porch
oTerlooking enchanting garden,
Florida room opens onto private
R si!Io; priced ~ sSS;SV0; oe IaEs
Shown bv appt. only. Can Mrs.
Murphy at Pc 3-4237.
MarSteller- & Co.
Realtors wO. $1,000
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ALEx.-4 bedrms.. ~ hathI. SEP.
din. rIn.. den, scar ear. on over
acre Of landl mr. schools, N
hssrs q Alex. Cali XII. e-sooo Or
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coLoRED
UNDER $500

8 HOMES IN CHOICE AND CON-
VENIENT LOCATIONS OF NE.
CALL Mr.. CLARK. ST. 3-2492,
OR Ewes. AID. 4-1105.
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ALEXANDRIA---Just on No, 4 IN
Falrhaven sub. Sll0 mo; Modern
4-bedrm. home, Level fenced lot
Prompt possession. WA. 0-4eso.
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SERVICE STATION for lease. Mod
ern Ebay fully equipped. new In
1857. cateriDs to large expanding
captive community in Oxon Hill
area. Moderate investment re-
CURED. Present Eallonage exceeds
$4,000 per month, Potential m
Limit nmitsd for AMBITIOUS AMBITION business
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SERVICE BIAIIUN Tor lease. Own
your own business. Minimum In
yestment, $1,000; excel. potential.
Located on Route l IN Prince
formation call Mr.. CRAIG, IA.
Q-9RG0
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Ideal LOCATION

HARDWARE sTORE--LonE estab. ;
$751; 900 inventory; will accept reas.
cash offer to settle estate. 707 II
st ne II 7-g100
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BEAUTY PARLoR SPACE for rent.
$50 perm guests. mostly women
Admiral Ho.el. 2131 o st. NV.
no. 2-91O0. ask for manager,
MOTELs FOR sALE-Adviee and
consultation BY exclusive full
time nletel brokers and travel spe-
cialist Offering recommendations
on best buys In motels and sites.
JOE H. THOMPSON
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onQnoETowN-Emeisncs, newly
EIa .a'sa' $50 go IN. i gH.SScss. Near
coon lloPE HILLS = Apt. homes
with large porches; 10 minutes
from the Capitol, oyerlooklnG Suit
land pkwy., Cxon Run Park picnic
grounds and new golf course. open
% public bedroom and porch,
porch sSi TO- 70 s6l 81 o. p .si Z
small BUILDINGS. homellke atmos-
enetes BEAUTIFULLY Handicapped;
quiet, friendly neighborhood. IN
suburban setting. Three exposures
m every apt; large rooms. ample
closets, porch cony. for dining,
sleeping and living. rear atair8 70
spacious, fonced-in lawns for safe
play plumbing IN kitchen for
yaahIne machine. outside DRYING:
individual slorage lockers; build
ing wired for air condltioners.
short walk 10 two i-faFo buslines.
shopping center. schools and thea
ter; on-street parking. Good Hope
Hills Is west Of Naylor I'd. IN Vi
clnity Of 30th ST. s.e. Rental once
open daily between 10 am. and
fSSSoSU.T MAv WA WV! 4A II S. ny NJ
HAMPTON COURTS APTs.. 20I3
New Hampshire ave. n.w.-1 bed
room apt. from $50 so. newly dec /;
ell utils, incl. wired for air eond..
elev. bldg; attrac. lobby. Res.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

AMOCO SERVICE STATION
Modern station pumping $4,000
gals, monthly. Avail. May /. Lo-
Gated south Of ID. c. on heavily
Travelled U. s. No. l at Quantico
Marine Base. Low rent excel.
terms; financial aid available.
Call collect. Essex 3-4641. Fred
ericksburg, Va. MR.. GIBSON.
BAKERY FOR SALE-Owner wishes
to retire; excellent opportunity.
l71O 18th st. NV HO 2-g340
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PHOTOGRAPHER, Experienced,
wishes 70 purchase studio. Reply
Box 243-G, Star.
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PATENT MEDICINE STORE. excel
lent ne. location, good operating
business, fully stocked store. Own
er has 2 torres and wants 70 sell
one. VI. $4,000.
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Seis JENNIEEE 81. N:M:-Eioe
Grated: liv. rm., din. rm,, kit.
den. lavatory, porch on st foori
3 hedrms.. 2 baths and sitting
z AVA 81 9 n"s S esil SSMKRRi Is h
Mr.. BurneIl. on Monday.
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ALEX.--6 rms. 2 baths. powder
H % Y ". S %SSssS IN , sssSrss sDs SS
Compl. equip. cleo, kit: close 10
al transp. XII. 0-24bs.
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HARVARD 81. NV. If3l-2-bes

room front apt; fedsc'; in-tovn
loo: $3.50 mo-, incl. utila.. adults
only, Resident manager. Apt, "a.
H0LBR0OK ST. NE, 1890 q blks.
north 18TH and HD-Modern E.
End a.: completely redec !; 7Ft.
Eetgr.; heat and h;E:: $3.50.
INC. DI. 7-2434, DI. 7-S605.
X ST. Sc, I5I6-New BLDG; l.
bedrm. apt: S64 so, incl, all utils.
5 min, from u. 8. Capitol Apply
Az. 1q4 II ,e-oo6s or TRACY
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+. WEARS QLD--Llv. rm. wlnrepl.
din. rm, lac. equip, kit, rec. rm.
laundry rm.,. full bsmt- q bed.
rms, 2 bathsi mr., schls. ans
shoppinR Si9g per mo. ~;
Mh Mash ar Vienna, Va Avaii
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07
Part or Full Time Work
For Added Income

Manufacturer wants reliable
man or woman for this area
to handle nationally advertis-
ed tubes tsuch as RCA. CHS,
GE, SYLVANIA. NUCLEARl.
These world famous tubes are
sold through our modern self
service type merchandising
unit.
Earnings should net from 5000
to $500 per month. Will not
interfere with your present
emp Gym emit. Sl487.00 to
S2973.00 cash required for in
ventory and equipment. In
veStment is Secured. Should
be able to start at once. In
come starts Immediately. No
selling or soliciting. Business
is set up for you. Company
trains and superviscs opera
ton and will extend financial
assistance if full time is de-
sired. Do not answer unless
fully qualified. For personal
interview in your city include
phone number and write to:
TEST 'UR OWN CORP, 22l7
North 3lst Street, Milwaukee
B. Wisconsin. (2tc)
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07

The two sides Of the income
coin give reason for delight and
concern, yet the picture pre-
iented has come to be familiar
to farmers over the past ten
years.
Experts tell us that our total
gross farm take will be a near
record Sl.2 billion for 1858. An
unusually favorable growing
season coupled with farmer de-
termination to out-run rising
costs, resulted in higher gross
incomes from crops and live
stock on fewer acres than were
planted in 1857. That's one side
of the coin.
The other side-that of net
income-is not as promising as
we deduct the cost Of our pro-
duction. The old story Of rising
cost for the items farmers buy
to produce food and fiber, and
increase in the cost Of living for
farm families may well mean
that less Of the economic pie will
be left over as net profits than
has been in average years since
the early l95o's. This means less
purchasing power for farm
families.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07
BY A. C. EDWARDS
EXECUTIVE
VICE-PRESIDENT

NORTH CAROLINA FARM
BUREAU FEDERATION, INC.
now most Tar Heels have
heard something about how the
books are going to balance up
for the states 1858 agricultural
operation, and are beginning to
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07

practical slant. HI-THRIFT s:
up to 1919 more miles per gallon.
NM.PACkED VS.: eight to
choose from, with compression
ratios ranging up to 11.25 to 1.
FULL COIL SUSPENSION:
further refined for a smoother,
steadier ride on any kind of road.
One short drive and you'll knop
the smart switch is to Chevy.
Come in and be our guest for a
pleasure test first chance you get.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07

whose parents live on Route 3,
Whiteville. N. c.. recently par
ticipated in field training ex-
ercise with the oath Infantry
Division in Germany.
Leach, a truck driver in the
divisions 596th Transportation
Company in Augsburg, entered
the Army in February 1854 and
was last stationed at Fort Riley,
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07
Even though 1853 was q year

Even though 1858 was q year
Of seemingly half smile and half
grimace for farmers, it's now be-
hind US. AS farmers we must
look to a new year and new ap-
proaches to our industry.
Naturally as a farmer and
as an officer in Farm
Bureau, l am concerned over the
future of farming and what it
holds for those of us who make
our living from the soil. But, I
am confident that farmers can
improve their relative position
within the economy of our state
and nation.
We, here in North Carolina
can learn from our past and
from the progress made by
farmers in other areas. We must
analyze the developments within
our industry and adjust our fut-
ure plans according to the die
tates of these developments
I have always been a strong
Exponent of organized farmer
effort to accomplish mutually
helpful goals. Within the frame
work Of this philosophy, I re-
|cognize the terrific need for or
'ganized effort to represent farm
ers in the legislative and ad-
|ministrative areas Of govern
|ment.
Yet, we as farmers must face
several basic factors. AS proper
ty owners we have a stake in re-
turns on land and capital as
well as labor. We cannot over
look economic forces that affect
us regardless of government in
ltervention or action on behalf Of
farmers. Among these factors
we can see that the press fol
efficiency continue, to make pei
unit cost of production and the
volume of units sold even more
imeaningful.
We continue to have brisk
competition from other count.
ries competing for our vast to-
bacco, cotton and livestock out.
lets overseas. We face economic
organization of the resources Of
farmers by marketing firms ano
iother business interest organlza-
ton brought on by competitive
forces inherent in our free eco
nomic climate.
These factors will have mean
ne for us farmers in 1859, but
within a special framework
Again the experts tell us thai
we can look for increased pro-
luction of livestock, poultry anc
larry products. They also tell u:
that we can count on somewhat
lower prices at the same time
we will be facing still higher
-oSt.
We have made tremendou.
progress in this state and nation
One farmer is able to feed him.
self and over twenty others. We
have almost mastered the ar
of production to the extent thai
we can produce food in exces:
Of needs, and in quality far sup
erior to any other time in hist
lory
We have climbed this ladder
Of success through pplication o.
research findings, and the will
Iingness of farmers to compete
with themselves to do a better
JOB of production.
Now indications are that we
as farmers, must learn to use
the tools of business manage
ment successfully, just as VIZ
have learned over the pas
twenty years to enjoy a level o.
living comparable to that OF peo-
pie in other scgments Of the
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07
W/1y the smart S1Uitch Is TO
H. IN NJ 7
the SO CheUrOZet

ROOMIER BODY BY FISHER:
features wider seats and more
luggage space. MACIC-MIRROR
FINISH: keeps its shine without
waxing for up to three years.
NEW BIGGER BRAKES: better
cooled with deeper drums, up to
$50 longer life. OVERHEAD
CURVED WINDSHIELD and
bigger windows-all OF Safety
Plate Glass. SLIMLINE DESIGN:
fresh, fine and fashionable with a
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07
Farm Bureau Chief Suys1Q
Wasn't So Good To Farmers

get a glimpse at what's in store
for farmers in the coming year.
Although income figures are
not the only measurement OF
farm life, they are the yardstick
by which we must compare our
yearly progress, both as farm
ers and as non-farmers in q
state who's economic base stands
on agriculture.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07

annual combat efficiency Army
training tests in Germany.
Sergeant Ward, who arrived
in Europe in February 1857. Is
an assistant supply sergeant In
the 39th's Headquarters and
Service Battery.
The sergeant entered the
Army in 1858.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07
LAWRENCE G. WARD

MAINZ, GERMANY - Sgt.
Lawrence c. Ward, son uf Mr..
and Mrs. Barney o. Ward, Route
l. Tabor City, recently partici-
pated with the seth Artillery in
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07

MOW-PROMPT DELIHERYi
Stepped-up shipments have
assured you q wide choice Of
models and colors. We can PROM
ise prompt delivery-and It's an
ideal time to buyl
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07

PFC ALLEN C. LEACH, JR.
AUGSBURG, GERMANY -
Army PFC Allen c. Leach. Jr.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07

The 22-year-old soldier a
tended Central High School.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-01-07

MANUFACTURERS LICENSE NO. no
Arizona tribune., 1959-01-30
2 Charged
With Dope Sale

Two men arrested by state
liquor control narcotics officers
were charged yesterday with
possession and sale Of marijuana.
Charges against Prentiss
Brandy, 20, of 1913 w. Tonto, and
Albert Landrum, %, of 93S W
Grant, were filed before Jushc'
of the Peace AL J. Flood.
Arizona tribune., 1959-01-30
VIEWS, PREvIEws & REVIEWS

Several months ago | wrote
that the barometer of human re-
iations was registering very low
in Arizona. Little headWay had
been made toward any civil rights
legislation and the people we're
complacent.
Within two weeks two human
relations workshops have been
held in the city. First the Meth
odist churches met and next the
Congregational churches. The
social action committees of both
, denominations sponsored these
effective sessions and both were
we'll attended.
Church and lay members Of
these denominations are proving
that group action can be slim
ulated within the chapel walls.
The enthusiasm of the delegates
and their seriousness was in
spring. am sure that everyone
at Central Methodist Church or
North Congregational Church did
not hold the same beliefs on solv-
ing interfaith and interracial
problems, but their willingness
to sacrifice portions of their time
and effort to meet and discuss
pertinent issues raises the ba-
rometer.
Little attention has been given
to the record of the Improved
Benevolent Protective Order of
Elks. This largest group of Negro
men and their affiliated women's
auxiliaries have been quietly but
effectively working for racial
progress.
The Elks sponsor beauty con-
tests, oratorical contests, youth
groups, drill and bugle teams,
charitable donations, and schol-
arships. Many people do not re-
alize that they have contributed
$4,000 to the desegregation fight
and other civil rights cases.
More than 800 scholarships
have been provided at a cost OF
SI,5OO,OOO. Young men and wom-
en- have been able to graduate
from accredited American, Ca
madam and Mexican colleges who
might never have been able to
finance a higher education.
Today 4o young persons are
enrolled in some of the best col
leges and universities while a
100000 scholarship campaign
under direction of Grand Com
missioner of Education George
w. Lee of Memphis winds up.
In our own state, the IBPOE
William Patterson Lodge #477
has been actively seeking i'm
proved civil liberties. This year
DR.. David Solomon, exalted ruler
bridged a gap between two groups
Arizona tribune., 1959-01-30
By Edward Banks

wishing to propose public ac-
commodations measure in the
Arizona Legislature.
Last year w. H. Patterson
Lodge #477 was one of the first
Negro organizations to give fl
nanCial support to Civic Unity's
legislative fund.
Arizona tribune., 1959-01-30
SIGHTS AND
SOUNDS
by EIOiSe Banks

That time has rolled around
again. Report card days are here
and today's generation benefit
from a new approach of grad
ing caused by several psyche
logists and educators. The swift
sting of a failing mark must
now be eased with words of in
security or unreadiness. No more
dumb children they are all un-
able to cope with situations or
they have experienced some ter
rible disaster which has caused
a block to learning.
Pupils of the atomic age have
been placed in beautiful buildings
with all the comforts that school
district can hardly affort. They
have become the daily topic of the
teacher, the doctor, the legis-
lator, the parents, the neighbors,
and nearly everyone in town.
Some school systems have out
lawed report cards because par
ents could not understan the
grading system. Personal con-
ferences have been substituted
for the cardboard bearer of good
or bad news for little Mary.
Can you remember earlier
days when you received the
issued pale blue ones. Perhaps
the color might soften the ter
rible grades or put the parents
in a sympathetic mood. Report
card days were money days for
me. collected cash sums for
high marks from each member
of the clan that lived within the
city limits.
Now some say it is unwise to
reward children and competition
is not necessary. A little COM
petition in scholastic activities
might put report cards on safer
ground. | doubt if my high school
days we're ruined when my chem
istry teacher gave me a low
grade after | missed several
experiments. My mother lived
through it. managed to face
the family with ed" 1.-The first
one seen on one of my report
cards.
The words "school marks"
are out of date--it's a grading
system, now. Report cards have
been elevated to progress re-
ports. Behavior is called Cit
izenship. Reading and writing
have taken fancy title--language
arts. Three things have under
gone little change 1.-The teachers
who must make some report,
the pupils who want some report
and the parents who need a re-
port.
AS long as children are in
school there must be some form
of grading. Numbers or letters
of the alphabet make little diff
ference to those pupils who are
eager to learn and want to know
where they stand. | can see lit
tie value in writing "satisfac-
tory or unsatisfactory" for read
ing ability in the seventh grade.
Numbers don't always satisfy but
they provide clearer measure
All of those visitors to Russia
didn't think about explaining how
little Ivanovitch gets his grades
Maybe the people on the moon
have solved this age old pro-
blem--how to tell Johnny thai
he can't read.
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