anaheim-gazette 1952-04-09

OPTIMIST SPEAKERS—Harold Thomas, second from left, Optimist Speaking Contest chairman, explains the rules for the competition to Contestants Bill French, left, Jim Marshall and Marcus Gartner, Jr., who will enter the local speech off tomorrow night at the club's regular meeting. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) Child Expert Says TV Is Making Nation of Spectators, Not Doers LOS ANGELES (AP)—Television is developing a nation of spectators, instead of active doers. That comes from a leading authority on child health and rec homes and charitable institutions wouldn't be there if they'd had a hobby." And when do we learn hobbies? Dr. Nash said he found in a recent survey of 100 adults that 87 Three to Vie For Optimist Speech Award Anaheim Optimists will three Anaheim youths speak the subject "Optimism for Child Expert Says TV Is Making Nation of Spectators, Not Doers LOS ANGELES — Television is developing a nation of spectators, instead of active doers. That comes from a leading authority on child health and recreation—Dr. Jay B. Nash, professor of education at New York university. "I don't want kids watching things, I want them doing things," Dr. Nash told delegates yesterday at the national convention of the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation. He observed that a recent Crosley survey showed children spend 30 minutes more a week before a TV screen than they spend in school. "They should be solving problems, modeling in clay, making things at a work bench, experimenting in chemistry, throwing a ball playing a trombone, skimming a squirrel," Dr. Nash suggested. "They should be learning skills, skills, skills. When is a person's skill-learning decade? from 4 to 14! a pattern formed in a skill during those ages is never lost. If you can skate at 6, you can skate at 60." Dr. Nash made it plain that he does not believe TV programs are bad or lead to gangsterism, or put other wrong ideas in the kid-dies' heads. It's just that they spend too much time looking at them. The medium could be used very effectively to teach some skills, he admits. "Watching is one of the best ways of learning," he said. "But not if you just stay and watch. You should see the pattern and then go out and do it." People who learn to do things at an early age are happier in later life, the New York educator believes. "Too many people without any skills come to retirement and don't know what to do with them," he said. homes and charitable institutions wouldn't be there if they'd had a hobby." And when do we learn hobbies? Dr. Nash said he found in a recent survey of 100 adults that 87 per cent started their hobbies before they were 12, and 62 per cent before they were 10 years old. His conclusion: "Golfers, tennis players, skiers, experts in a thousand fields—when did they start learning? why, right after they learned to walk." CHOIR REHEARSAL Tonight at 7 o'clock, the Chapel and Chancel Choirs of the First Presbyterian church of Anaheim, will have the final rehearsal of "The Last Supper," a sacred cantata, which is to be presented on Holy Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; in the new Sanctuary of the church. Highway Radiomen To Study Advances SACRAMENTO (CNS) — Highway radio technicians from all sections of the state will study latest technological advances in radio as applying to the Division of Highway net work at a meeting here this week, it was announced today. The technicians will hold a three-day meeting, which will include a review of the use of radio in snow removal and road condition reporting during the past winter, with a view toward achieving still better communications in truck areas. Session will be devoted to discussion of individual selecting equipment to minimize interference between stations in the same areas, as newly perfected apparatus makes it possible to hold several conversations on the same frequency. In its 150 year history, West Point has graduated a total of 18,. How Bank of America ESCROW SERVICE serves you! ● As buyer or seller of a home or other property, you need an escrow holder in whom you can place full confidence... one whose service is prompt, dependable and completely impartial... for years, Bank of America's Escrow Department has been providing Californians with just this kind of service. So when you buy or sell... remember Bank of America for Escrow. Bank of America NATIONAL STATE ASSOCIATION MAGNET FEDERAL DEPOT INSURANCE CORPORATION • MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Presbyterian Church Choirs To Sing Cantata Maundy Thursday, April 10, will be commemorated at the First Presbyterian church of Anaheim at 7:30 p.m., with the presentation of "The Last Supper," a short cantata, and the observance of Holy Communion. Under the direction of Mrs. George W. Sloop, Jr., minister of music, the Chapel and Chancel Choirs and the Triple Trio will combine to sing this scriptural setting of "The Last Supper" written by the contemporary composer, Eric Thiman. Mr. Thiman has very sensitively and beautifully depicted the intimate experiences of the 12 disciples and Jesus at their last supper through the close association of scripture and music. Some of this thematic material has been derived from Plainsong sources, and use has been made of three German chorale melodies. During Part III of this sacred cantata the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be presented over by the pastor, the Reverend Howard S. Congdon. Mrs. William J. Talevich, organist, will accompany the choral work and will play for the prelude / "Eleavtion" by Franck, "Benediction" by Reger, and "The Last Supper" by Weinberger. For the postlude she will play "Abide, O Dearest Jesus" by Reger. William J. Talevich, baritone, will sing the solo parts with the Triple Trio, singing in unison, taking the soprano solos. The members of the Triple Trio who Clyde Beatty Circus to Pitch Tents in Anaheim April 23 Clyde Beatty, famed as the world's greatest wild animal trainer, is bringing his all new circus to Anaheim. "Bigger and Better" is the promise he sends in advance from all indications the performance proves his point. The 1952 edition is exciting and extremely colorful. The Anaheim date is April 23, and the place, La Palma and Citron sts. Beatty is not only the owner of the big circus but also is its brightest star. His appearance alone in the cage with over a score of jungle bred lions and tigers as he puts them through their exhibition stunts, continues to be the big thrill of the show. Appearing in support of Beatty is a galaxy of stars who are internationally known circus performers—acrobats, wire and trapeze artists and a host of funny clowns. The Noah's Ark menagerie is among the largest carried by any circus. In fact the Clyde Beatty Circus is the second largest show on tour. In addition to his role as wild animal trainer, Beatty is commander and director of the huge traveling enterprise which employs nearly a thousand people, including 300 performers. Four lavishly staged ensemble numbers provide exciting and colorful spectacles. Under the direction of Barbette, celebrated Parisian producer, these numbers feature groups of dancing girls along with the largest trained elephants in the world and sensational and exotic aerial ballets. Matinee and night performances will be at 3 and 8 p.m. Anaheim Optimists will hear Anaheim youths speak on subject "Optimism for Couus Living" at their regular meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow Mother's Kitchen. youths, completing forids in the Optimist club's lopeakoff, are Jim Marshall, S freshman, son of Mr. and John G. Marshall of 156 Eve-rr.; Bill French, freshman, son r. and Mrs. James J. McMa-526 N. Bush, and Marcus nner, sophomore, son of Mr. Mrs. Marcus of 1233 N. Palm inner of the local speakoff will win addition to $15 prize monne right to represent Anaheim the Santa Ana regional speak-April 14. Second and third winners win $10 and $5 re-ively. The regional winner will repre-this area at Catalina Island 24 and 25 for the district staff and the district winner compete in the national com-mon at St. Louis, Mo., for the final title and three scholar- of $1000, $750 and 0500. Arold Thomas is chairman of local Optimists club's Speak-Contest committee. Mrs. William J. Talevich, organi-st will accompany the choral work and will play for the pre-lude / "Eleavition" by Franck, "Benediction" by Reger, and "The Last Supper" by Weinberger. For the postlude she will play "Abide, O Dearest Jesus" by Reger. William J. Talevich, baritone, will sing the solo parts with the Triple Trio, singing in unison, taking the soprano solos. The members of the Triple Trio who also participate in the Chapel Choir are: Genevieve Bradley, Rachel Cadwalder, Mirian Congdon, Yvonne Fitz, Dorothy Gos-nell, Sandra Johannes, Phyllis Kirchman, Janet Larson and Barbara Simonton. Other members of the Chapel Choir are: Ann Betts, Charles Cuthall, Georgia Drake, John Ehrle, Caroline Fechter, Marcus A. Gartner, Linda Heffern, Joel Henry, Marilee Holiday, Peggy Kohlenberger, James Pearson, Rosemary and Carolyn Poyet, Bob Puckett, Barbara Ryan, Etola Sparks and Archie Stoddart. The Chancel Choir members are: Mrs. A. G. Bateson, Mrs. Gilbert Bottger, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. David S. Collins, Mrs. Howard S. Congdon, William Dillingham, Four lavishly staged ensemble numbers provide exciting and colorful spectacles. Under the direction of Barbette, celebrated Parisian producer, these numbers feature groups of dancing girls along with the largest trained elephants in the world and sensational and exotic aerial ballets. Matinee and night performances will be at 3 and 8 p.m. Observe extra caution when approaching intersections blinded by buildings or abundant growth of foliage, warns the National Automobile Club. 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