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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1973)
f Page 6 Portland/Obaerver Thursday. September 20. 1973 "* Better beginning SPECIAL! Bachelors Laundry by Gladys McCoy, member. Hoard of Education One Day Service Portland Public Schools opened for "business” on September 4 for what Super intendent Robert W. Blan chard has called “a better beginning". For the first time in two years the fiscal clouds have parted enough to permit the district to operate the schools for the full school year, with 190 days of school, of which 177 will be devoted to class room activities. This is the “biggest" news about the start of school, but there are many other instructional, per sonnel. business and financial problems and opportunities that at the outset tend to set the year aside as a unique one. Kindergarten has been restored to its full course. What else is new about the new school year? Among the many things are these: SAVE YOUR CLAIM TICKETS! 10 cleaning and pressing claim tickets good for 1 81b. load of cleaning and pressing. BUDGET D R Y CLEANERS 7 2 2 0 N. Fessenden 2 8 6 -2 2 9 6 1. Inside the classrooms - Throughout the district this year, the emphasis will be on the “basics”: reading, writing and arithmetic. This effort to stress the foundations of good education will be helped by funds from the Emer gency School Aid Act. which provides funds for working with students and parents in this effort to upgrade stu dent performance in these basic areas. 2. The kids in the rooms - Final figures will not be available until October 1. but it does appear that there will be about 3.000 fewer stu dents this year than last. The declining birth rate is blamed for two thirds of the drop, while the other third is WALT JOHNSON THE PRIDE O F P O R T L A N D H ave you been se e kin g this bar on the back o f g o o d lo o k in g M a rk IV's, Lincoln C o n tin e n ta ls , M ercury M a rq u is B ro u g h a m 's a n d in c o m p a ra b le C ougars in o u r c o m m u n ity this year? a n y o n e e lse in to w n . W ith th e o p e n in g o f the 1974 m o d e l y e a r, as o ne o f th e sales fo rc e , I w ish to e x te n d m y a p p re c ia tio n to a ll m y custom ers a nd frie n d s w h o p la c e d th e ir fa ith in m e d u rin g th e successful 1973 m o d e l ye a r a n d e x te n d to a ll a person al in v ita tio n to visit o u r sh o w roo m a n d service fa c ilitie s d u rin g the co m in g ye a r. R em em ber, it is ALWAYS e a sie r to b u y a n e w ca r th an to d riv e som eone else's trou ble s. I w ill p e rs o n a lly w o rk w ith yo u to solve c re d it a n d p a y m e n t We can h a n d le it. See you th e re this Friday, J ALTON PAGE RMMR-un mower bicycle « Schools - Citizen involve ment continues to be a key note in Portland schools. A hectic year is seen for the three pilot community school projects at Woodmere. Ports mouth and Sabin Elementary Schools. 9. legislation buildings and you - Among the many news laws enacted by the 1973 Legislature are several which affect education. Not able among these are: a new law requiring certain innocu- lations against diseases for all students entering the schools; another improving the amount of money the district receives from the state; still others affecting retirement, negotiations and personnel. 10. What's ahead - Dur ing the coming months, with the help of citizens, the district will be making some important decisions affecting achievem ent standards, 12 month school, alternative schools, graduation require ments. evaluation, expansion of early childhood education opportunity, increased citizen involvement -- the help of all citizens is needed in de ciding the future of this city’s schools. If you want to help, please call 234 3392. ext. 329. If you have questions, call Citi zen Information Center. 233- 8933. « NW U T H NW 10TW FWVS 6 SU R OC OM S woe* ! 1 l i - 'C C ■ OBR S A M A R ITA N h £ Bus reaches hospital New service to Providence Hospital is included in Tri- Met's N ortheast N orthw est bus line which resumed Mon day (September 17) linking the Hollyworxl District, Lloyd Center and Northwest Port land. Map shows route of the Monday through Friday service. Buses operate from 5:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. at half-hour intervals. NAACR branches meet Candidates for offices of the City of Vancouver will speak at an open meeting of the Vancouver Branch of the NAACP at 4:00 p.m.. Sep tember 23, at the Public Library. Co-presidents Mrs. Bertha Baugh and Mrs. V a I r e e Joshua will report on the Regional Conference held at Asilomar, California recently. The public is invited to the meeting. The Portland Branch will meet Sunday at 4:00 p.m. President Ellis Casson an nouced that the speaker for the meeting is Ira Blalock, Director of the City of Port land's Bureau of Human Re sources. This is Blalock’s first appearance before the NAACP. The public is invited to attend the meeting at Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church, 101 N.E. Failing. Free Happy S t a r t s p in n in g y o u r w h e e ls - Special CHARLES CREWS M e e tin g R oom s R eg. 129. N o w 1 2 5 .9 5 • • • a • And get free water bottle (Reg. 2.79) Combination lock (Reg. 3.95* Raleigh Jeunet Columbia V l.ta Peugeot Tool bag (Reg. 2 7 5 ) lljdeyete. - T w o P o o l T a b le s F ree P ool Lessons training Mites 7017 N . Lombard 986-1079 and o r g a n is a tio n . The Albina Women's Lea gue Second Annual Award; Banquet will acclaim Port land residents for outstanding service to people and the community on Saturday, Oc tober 6, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. at the Portland Athletic Club. 618 S.E. Alder Street. Mrs. Bettie Overton, well known community worker, is the Director of the League, which serves and supports projects for the betterment of the community. Awards of "Citizen of the Year” and "D istinguished Service Award", as well as several citations, will be pre sented. Mr. Goerge Rankins of the Urban League Project Outreach will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Reservations through Sep tember 29 may be made with Mrs. Overton at 284 5689 or 288-8345. or with Mrs. Thompson at 233 6541. Dona tions are $6.00. Checks should be made payable to the Albina Women's League. O w n e rs 4228 N. Williams Members of the Moat Wor shipful Prince Hall Grand Ixxlge of Oregon Inc., along with the Prince Hall Grand Chapter, accompanied the Most W orshipful Grand master on Sunday, Septeni ber 9th to morning church services conducted at the New Hop«- Baptist Church to commemorate the birthday celebration of Prince Hall, who was the first Grand master of Prince Hall Free and accepted Masons in the United States. Reverend A.A. Newton, who is a member of the Prince Hall family, delivered the mes sag«1. “A Day to Remember This day is celebrate throughout the world where ever Prince Hall Masonry i found. A presentation wa made by P.M. Lucius C. El' son. A plaque from th« National ¿(eadquarters in Chicago. III. acknowledged the M.W. Prince Hall Grand the Most Worshipful Grand master William It. Odom Jr. 33°. "The Bank With a Purpose" FREEDOM BANK OF FINANCE O w ned by the People operated tor the People Checking Account« • Saving Accounts • Bank by M ail Real Estate loans • Auto loans Home Improvemen • Travelers Checks 1 Money Orders • Escrow Service M AR Y I. M A X W E L L Employee of the Month F ree Checking Accounts with $300 00 M in im u m Balance F ree Checking Service to Senior Citizens (65 or over! O P E N S A T U R D A Y 1 0 :A M -2 :P M ’Check .with either branch about-_____ IdentiC hefb® t MON ihums io rm 10 A M SPM » I'M M A IN OFFICE 2737 I N E U N IO N 282 >2216 Mt IN THORS 9 A M I HI 9 A M 6 P M 2 8 8 -6 5 7 1 It’s Super September. Check the savings and you’ll see why. Save on loungewear. Sale $12 Reg <15. For sophisticated lounging try th is floor length sh irt. Assorted fashion shades in A rnel® triacetate nylon fleece. Misses sizes. Also available in extra sizes. Reg. $16. Sale 12.8«. Sale. Save 20% on 6 or 8 week classes for per sonal enrichment on Tuesday and Thursday evenings be ginning: September 27 Fabric Design Home Maintenance for the Amateur The Stock Market and the Small I: 'estor for S P M PIED M O N T BRANCH 72« N E K ILLIN G SW O A TH M u m b e i Fctfera< D e p o s it In s u ra n c e C o rp disposable diapers. Sale 1.03. Sale 1.19. Keg 1.29. Famous Toddletime® quality. Pinless, easy to fit. N e w born 30’t. Sale 63$. Reg. 79c. Toddletime® extra absorbent quality. Pinless, too. Overnite 12's. Sale 83$. Reg. 1.04. Toddletime® extra absorbent, larger sizes. Pinteas. Toddlers I2's. Reg 149. Toddletim e® favorites. Ab Pinteas fit. Daytime 30’s. s o rb e n t w e ig h t. Sate prices effective through Sunday. more JCPenney Concordia College We know what you're looking for. 2811 N.E. Holman Street I Ltxlge of Oregon Inc. as having paid a lifetime mem bership with the NAACP. Accepting this plaque was A basic course in Escrow Procedures will be offered by Portland Community College beginning September 27th. Growth of activity in finan cial institutions, title insur ance companies, real estate and escrow organizations has created a need for trained escrow personnel. The class will be held at PCC Sylvania. 12000 S^V. 49th Avenue. Thursday eve nings from 6:30 to 9:30. Class enrollment is limited, and those interested in en rolling arc urged to register early. Further information may be obtained by calling PCC, 244 6111, extension 273. Phone 284 1148 information. 282-6363 Masons honor founder’s birth Escrow class scheduled Tole Painting Furniture Refinishing Religions of the World Introduction to Sign Language P a u l & G e n e v a K n a u ls J «peed., 5 .peed. amTT6 0ee4. League presents award September 25 Peugeot We Feature: Mra. Billie Price informed the Portland Observer that she was apparently a victim of a hoax as she donated to a door-to door solicitor. The young man asked her to donate to an organization that was building a camp for blind children. Mrs. Price gave a donation but forgot to look for a re ceipt. When she remem bered that she needed one for her income tax return, she was unable to find the young man. She called the State Commission for the Blind and was told that they were not aware of anyone soliciting for the blind in the Portland area. She then called the police. Mrs. Price made the fol lowing suggestions to make sure your contribution is going to a legitimate or ganization: 1) The solicitor should have an identification card giving his name and the name and address of the organization. 2) Request a receipt legi timate solicitors should carry receipt forms 3) Call the organization oi the city for information. Mrs. Price also suggested that persons who are ap proached by solicitors inform their neighbors so they will be alert to frauds. CONTINUING EDUCATION Birthday Party T r y C h u c k ’s d e a ls Special! - BROADW AY z Geneva’s Cocktails St. j/in ^ C L E R Y ft«-ir’MUVl»Y 7. Transfer, and buse. Increased numbers of stu dents are participating this year in the administrative transfer program in the con tinued effort to reduce racial isolation. About 2,100 are involved. The district now owns and operates about 60 buses in an effort to increase economy and efficiency. In all only about 9.000 Portland stud en ts are transported daily for a variety of reasons. 8. Citizens and Community Then co m e to 1212 N.E. 122nd A ve ., just south o f N.E. H alsey to m o rro w , F riday, th e 21st, a nd see w h e re these bars co m e fro m w h ile v ie w in g th e b e a u tifu l 1974 versions o f th e Lincoln a nd M e rcu ry lin e , up to 10:00 p.m. The n e xt tim e you see an o w n e r w ith o u r bar on his car, ask h im a b c -jt o u r service sales a n d our fa m e d 48 h ou r, m o n e y re tu rn e d p o lic y on used cars. W e h a ve no h id d e n gim m icks, no "c lo s in g b o o th s " or sw e a t b oxes; yo u g et tru th fu l answ ers to q ue stion s rig h t d o w n to th e last n ic k e l on interest p a ym e n ts at W a lt Johnson Lincoln M ercury. Like it says, w e are p ro u d to se ll th e fin e st car b u ilt in A m e ric a to d a y, a n d w e do it b e tte r th an p ro b le m s a n d questions. due to movement out of the d ty. 3. The pocket book - In flation hits the schools just as much as the grocery store. Part of the bad news about the opening of schools is the increase in school lunch prices. The same in flationary increases for food that hit the budget at home hit the school checkbook as well. The district has been forced to go to the open market for purchase of meat this year. Milk, gasoline and other staple items are points of worry for the district. On the brighter side, reduced price and free lunches are still available for those who need them. 5. AII about people - in creases in employment op portunity for minority race members continues through out the district. This year of 234 "new" persons employed as teachers alone, 43 were minority group m em bers. There has been about a nine percent increase in minority employment in the district since 1969. This district has about 3.100 teachers this year, and this figure reflects the reduction in numbers caused by election losses and reduced enrollment over the past several years. 6. Girl., sports and Ben son - Girls are attending Benson High School this fall for the first time in the modern history of the school. Six have enrolled. warns neighbors I
