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EIGHT MEDFORD MAIL-TRIBUNE Monday, Sepi. 24, 19431 School System Ineffeciant Babson Again Discusses Education By Roger W. Babion Babson Park, Mass., Sept. 21 (Special Correspondent) As an other school year opens, I want to again go . on record that the present public school system is largely obsolete ana incmcieni. School superintendents and some teachers see the handwriting on the wall; but those who really control the situation appear blind to what is going on. More Visual Education Needed For Character Some years ago, a few farsec lng educational leaders were con vinced that moving pictures had great possibilities in connection with the public schools. They thereupon urged certain con cerns to make "educational" films. These concerns have done a good job and these films are being used today successfully in many schools and colleges. They, however, teach only history, sci ence and certain other factual subjects, without developing the character of the child. By "character" I mean his pur poses,, habits, and desires. As every modern psychologist knows character is the big thing for which the public schools should aim. Yet, we turn this very technical task over to' plumbers, storekeepers and poli ticians to solve. Top-notch edu cational experts tell me that the answer lies with properly direct ed emotional visual education. Educated Children Said Best Inflation Hedges I have a bunch of grandchil dren. Incidentally, I believe that GOOD healthy grandchildren, who love to work and have been taught to pray, are the best in flation hedges which any man can have. Naturally, I want them educated" in addition. But here is what troubles ine Ono of my grandchildren is a girl 12 years old. She has little interest In her school work except the games which she is taught to piny. Yet, nt home she is ''glued", most of the time, to the radio. Like most other kids, is crazy to go to the movies. She knows the names of nil the leading movie and broad casting actors. She especially likes the movie and radio dra mas. Upon checking with neigh borhood parents, I find that their children measure up about the some. Schools Must Go Drama Or Be Waste of Time, Monoy Some old mnlds reading this column will say that young chil dren should not be allowed to go to the movies or listen to these radio "bedtime" features. Others blame the inefficiency of the public schools on tho home and pass the buck back to tho par ents. What Is the answer? Should the children be forbidden to listen to these radio dramas and attend the run of movies or If bsri lssssllj WANTED DESK and OFFICE GIRL ONE WITH STENOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE. PERMANENT POSITION OX 41 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE shall the public school adopt more visual emotional education while still retaining discipline? Frankly, our present educa tional system must be amended. The school committees backed up by the publishers of textbooks are forcing children to drive "horse and buggies" in an auto mobile and airplane era. Unless the public schools are to turn the real education of our children over to the commercial movie and broadcasting companies, then schools must install more visual education and drama. Oth erwise, the public schools will gradually become a waste of time and money. Television Seen Problem For Children's Character All of the above is true with out any consideration of what will happen to our children when television gets into every home. Considering the present influ ence on the child's character of going to the movies only once or twice a week, what will happen when television operates in all homes all of every evening? Really the situation is very seri ous. I am making no appeal for the movies, or radio. I sometimes wish neither had ever been in vented. Moreover, I am much opposed to "babying" and "amus ing" children. Schools should not engage in any appeasement program. I even believe that the bamboo stick and black walnut ruler should be restored-as a part of the public school system. My appeal is merely this: The first purpose of the schools, after teaching the "3 R's," should be to awaken children intellectually and spiritually. The best way to accomplish this may be to scrap much of the present school sys tem and institute more carefully selected, both factual and emo tional, visual education. "Yankee Villains" In Japanese Films Face Dull Future Tokyo, Sept. 24 (U.R) Ger man and Italian actors who did a bustling business portraying American villains were victims of reconversion today as Japan's movle-mnkers planned a pease time ichedule featuring musical comedies. Tho Japanese masses are avid movie goers, and no doubt they II miss hissing the "Damn Yankee" as he grabs little Suzi and shnkes the polka-dots out of her kimona. During the war the film In dustry turned out two or three pictures a month, mostly deal ing with propaganda. Nippon's mnln studious generally surviv ed air raid devastation, but the nation's 2,000 pre-war theaters were reduced by incendiaries and high explosives to about 900. Court Records Justice Court Willie J. Jones, combined overload, $10.50 and costs. Robert E. Rose, falling to stop at scene of accident, $5 and costs. Rudy J. Hampton, no opera tor's license, $1 and costs. Richard W. Strauss, failure to stop at highway intersection, cited. Donald W. Anderson and Har old V, Anderson, Jr., soliciting rides, ten days jail. Raymond H. Morris, combina tion overload, cited. Police Court Bruce Stewart, E. W. Pease, Oral Fricmyer, Snider Dairy, Quality market, E. R. Hoppe and Paul Culbcrtson, ovcrparking, $1 bail each. , Elm W. DcShaln, double park ing. $2.50 bail. Sulozor J. Gomez, drunk, jail ed. Clnltni ttmft fni Clftulftml Art! 8:30 a m Ton Lata to Clatfy 12:13 p m T MAY LEAVE HOI AND GO TO JAIL Tokyo, Sept. 24 0J.W Shigcnori Togo, foreign minis ter in Japan's Pearl Harbor cabi net and No. 2 on Gen. Douglas MacArthur's first list of Pacific war criminals, was examined Friday and Saturday by two American army doctors to de termine If he could be removed from the protective custody of his home to Yokohama jail, it was disclosed today. Togo is suffering from a heart ailment and was permitted to re main at his home when Ameri can forces sought to take him into custody on Sept. 15. Togo's condition was reported unchanged. The doctors, from the U. S. 8th army, told mem bers of his household they would report their findings to MacAr thur. Togo's son said the doctors told him his father's pulse, was irregular, but he would provide no further details regarding his condition. The doctors said that after they report to their superiors, a decision on what is to be done with Togo was expected in a few days. SOCIETY and CLUBS Flag Presented To Local Group Tuesday Evening A large silk United States flag was presented to the Crater Lake Auxiliary No. 1833, Veter ans of Foreign Wars, by Dwight Alderman, of Portland, past de partment commander of the post, at a meeting Tuesday night at the armory. The presentation was In recognition of the aux iliary's work for tho past year and President Margaret Erbes accepted the flag for the unit, after which she led thc.asscmbly in the pledge of allegiance. During the business session the rummage sale, to be held Wednesday and Thursday, was discussed. Those having rum mago are to contact Frances Zun dcl before Wednesday morning. Persons desiring information about the successful membership drive arc to call Mary Schulz, 5003. Following Tuesday's meeting refreshments were served in the dining room by Julie Canficld and committee. Next meeting is to be held October 2 at 8 p.m. in the armory. All local and visiting members are urged to attend. Washington Residents Here For Short Stay Mrs. W. G. Swan and her daughter, Mrs. L. J. Pippin, both of Centralia, Wash., arrived in Medlord Friday for a short visit at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Bren H. Starehcr, Route 1. Tho visitors will return north by way of the Oregon coast route. Lawrence Greys Here To Visit Relatives Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Grey are in Mcdford as guests of Mr. Grey's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Grey, Barncburg Rood. The visiters are from Berkeley, Calif. P.-T. A. Activities County Council The county council of Parents and Teachers will meet at the Point With Pride Yes, you can point with prido because you'll have good reason to be proud of your returned laundry. Every garment is washed scientifically with gentle cleansers, ironed to per fection by skilled oper ators. Bring your laundry to us for prompt and ef ficient service. Jackson county Housing Center, 820 Priddy street, Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. The morning session will be devoted to business, unit and committee reports. Committee chairmen reports will take the place of the school of instruc tion, usually held in October. The afternoon program will be a round table discussion on "Compulsory Military Training" by a representative group of teachers and parents. The pub lic is invited to listen to the talks. Butte Falls A Parent-Teacher association meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 4 p. m. in the Butte Falls high ' school auditorium. Officers will be installed. Elk Creek PT.A met in the school house September 14, the first meeting of the school year, with the new president, Mrs. Clara Ditsworth in the chair. The school board advanced $400 for school lunches, as the cook will serve a full meal to the chil dren at noon. Faculty, this year includes Mrs. Brown, principal, Mrs. Ahn Briggs and Mrs. Can field. Next meeting will be Friday afternoon, October 12. Every one Is invited. Mrs. Helen Ax tell, Mrs. Clara Ditsworth and Mrs. Audrey Collin are on the serving committee for that day. Mrs. Audrey Collin is the new recording secretary . for this year. Upper Rogue Grange met September 20 in their hall with Master Roy Vaughn presiding. The young members put on the program and closed the meeting. It wes voted to open grange promptly at 8 o'clock and after the first of the year hold meet ings a'ain twice a month, on the first and third Thursdays. Next meeting will be October 18, with a covered dish supper at 7:30. Dr. and Mrs. Mallery and Mr. and Mrs. Canfield were on the serving committee at last meet ing. Booster night will be held Saturday night, Sept. 29. The public is invited. Each grange lady is to bring " a home-made cake, a large crowd is expected and good entertainment is assured. New window shades have been purchased. Tortured General Cannot Feel Pins San Francisco, Sept. 24 (U.R) Army medical officers at Let tcrman General hospital today stuck pins in the hands of Brig. Gen. L. R. Stevens, Houston, Tex., but the "general who stood for 14 hours with his hands tied behind him after his capture in the Philippines, didn't feel thtm. He grinned rather than flinch ed and said: "It's just as I told you. I've had no sensations in my hands since that night on Bataan." Tlenty of fine, soft TISSUE 3 rolls 20 f ACIFIC COAST PAPM Mills llinafcaai, Wathing SECRET SERVICE . OP NIPS FEEBLE Sar. Francisco, Sept. 24 U.PJ Allied agents seeking informa tion to aid American invasion of the Philippines set up head quarters across the hall from the Japanese Secret Service bureau in Manila early in 1943, Mel bourne radio disclosed today. A broadcast heard by United Press in San Francisco said a Filipino spy working for the Al lies obtained Japanese sketches of airfields in the islands end walked out of the building with the bulky documents protruding from his pocket. On the way out he engaged a Japanese sentry In conversation for several minutes before he walked away unchallenged. The sketches were put aboard an American submarine ahd taken to Australia for study by Gen. Douglas MacArthur's head quarters. THE GRANGE Jacksonville Grange Jacksonville H.E.C. held a pic nic in Ashland park Wednesday. During the business meeting plans for Booster night were dis cussed and the 7 o'clock pot-luck dinner will be followed by an evening of entertainment. Every member will be responsible for their own service and a number en the program. Each member is asked to bring a prospective member. It was also decided to serve the "Pioneer" dinner sometime in October. Next meeting of H.E.C. will be at the home of Mrs. Jane Mc Carty, Orchard Home Drive. The H.E.C. of Central Point Grange will meet Tuesday, in stead of Wednesday, this week, the meeting to be at the home of Mrs. Delia Parker, 307 Van couver street, for one o'clock luncheon. Those having canned fruit or other home products for the Booster Night exhibit may leave them with Mrs John Yantis. Tire Certificates Issued After Oct.l No tire certificates for pas senger cars will be issued from the local ration board until the quota renewal Oct. 1, L. L. Ter nahan, chief clerk, reported yes terday. This month's quota of passenger tires has been entirely exhausted, Ternahan said, but it is believed some truck tire cer tificates can be issued after next Wednesday, at which time a new quota is expected. Increased driving since the gasoline restriction was removed is the chief cause of the present greater shortage; he said. Franco Confirms Retirement Plan San Sebastian, Spain, Sept. 24 (U.R) Generalissimo Francisco Franco has confirmed for the first time that he plans to retire to make way for a change of gov 7 Fluhrer's own formula for baking delicious ENRICHED bread spells FLAVOR that will in stantly appeal to the most particular palates. . . . Every golden brown loaf of this finer bread is literally packed full of tasty goodness smooth in texture, always oven-fresh, equally as delici ous for toast as for table use. For the most flavorful of all breads, be sure to ask for ... . U ENRICHED BREAD vitalizing and energizing because of its rich content of strength building iron, calcium and Vitamin Bl. And remember! From Fluhrer's big spic-and-span bakery in Medford, Fluhrer's Enriched Bread comes to you fresh from the) oven each morning and STAYS fresh longer, too! ml II I To Be Certain of the Best, Choose the Package With the Distinctive Red End ernment, but Intends that he alone shall decide when and how the change will be done. It generally was believed that Franco was planning a restora tion of the monarchy in some form. Negotiations have been going on between representa "WHEN I SAY COFFEC tive! of Franco and Don Juan, pretender to the throne now in exile in Switzerland, for some time. -I C..ln, C . a. (II P) Premier T. V. Snnnn , r, turned to Chungking late Satur. day from visits in Washington. i mean roiesR'sr
