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Times & Guide (1909), 5 Sep 1963, p. 6

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F{A New Look ... ... At Education Her method of attack, however. is somewhat different from those educators who, realizing current methods left much to be desired, have written books and compi‘â€" ed methods they believe to be better. There has been no remunâ€" eration for Mrs. Armstrong. Her writing has been in the form of letters â€" to â€" the â€" editor; lettersâ€" toâ€"theâ€"minister; petitions and reâ€" quests for interviews to state her ‘tion in the schools. The conferâ€" "My method," she explained, wence, organized by the Reading "is neither new nor is it mine. ‘Reform Foundation of America. It was once used exclusively in took place at the Hotel Astor\the schools to teach children to and drew interested persons from read. It is so simple that it reâ€" as far afield as California. quires no more than a foolscap Mrs. Armstrong, a dedicated sheet of notepaper to explain it advocate . of fully articulated and. it is so easy to teach chilâ€" phonics for teaching beginning dren by this method that many reading in the schools. attendâ€" teachers of the retarded are now ‘ed the conference at her own reverting back to it." For many years now, she has battled prejudice, scorn and even ridicule in her attempts to have phonics reinstated in the school systems of Ontario. Only the satisfaction derived from saving many children from the "dropâ€" out" heap and the gratitude of countless parents she has shown how to teach their children to read after they had failed to learn in school, has provided the necessary stimulus to continue the war against those responsible for their failure.> ( Early last month, Iu;one’mny be gauged by her successful m a _ former zr.delut'empl to remain incognito for ‘school teacher and member of many years and thus avoid perâ€" the Ontario Committee for Betâ€" sonal publicity â€" and her honâ€" Aer Basic Education, left Malton esty, from the reply she gave to ‘Airport for New York to attend a question concerning future a conference on reading instrucâ€" publication of "her method": ‘tion in the schools. The conferâ€" _ "My method," she explained, wence, organized by the Reading| is neither new nor is it mine. m'fl’m Foundation of America.\It was once used exclusively in expense â€" a fact that may apâ€" ‘pear strange in view of curâ€" rent practices among professionâ€" al educators and school trustees. But strange though it may seem, it is not at all surprising to find this charming lady giving genâ€" erously of her time and income to the betterment of education in Ontario. Mrs. Armstrong, a dedicated advocate . of fully articulated phonics for teaching beginning reading in the schools. attendâ€" ed the conference at her own Her sincerity on the matter WIN ‘*NAME THE PROVINCES‘" CONTEST by Joy McAllister N A Lady With Purpose EXTRA _ TROUSERS 2056 LAKE SHORE BLVD. W. Subject to the rules prescribed by our company on the contest entry form evailable at store. TAILORED TO MEASURE A 1964 ACADIAN INDIVIDUALLY CUT 4 DOOR SEDAN "INVADER" MODEL Perhaps this is the reason why the methoc nas beeni so long igâ€" nored. Simplicity is an unfamilâ€" iar and apparently disdainful word among modern pedagogues. The market is flooded with gadâ€" gets and aids designed to assist the hapless teacher of reading instruction and the textbook inâ€" dustry is reported to be a $24 million a year business. Indeed since 1920, it has been estimated that there have been publishec fiftv thousand books and articles on reading instruction alone. According to the reports anc newspaper clippings on the New York Conference, brought back by Mrs. Armstrong. the newest Dick and Jane primers were givâ€" en harsh treatment by one of the speakers. Dr. Arthur S. Trace Jr., English Professor at John Carroll â€" University. Cleveland and author of "What Ivan Knows That Johnny Doesn‘t." Dr. Trace described Sally. Dick and Jane, as "the antiseptic threesome," and their storyâ€"book mother and father as "candidates for Allâ€"American clowns." "‘In one episode," said Dr. 3‘race, "Father thinks that a ummy which Dick made is Dick himself. In another episode Faâ€" ther is pushing Mother in a litâ€" tle red wagon and Mother is waving streams of crepe paper in the air . . . These stories do, . 38â€" THEY CAN‘T TALK TURKEY because they attended the Hoy! Scout World Jamboree in Greece. Bruce Ballantyne, left, and Wayne Kay recently returned from the event which sees boys from all over the world exchange ideas, souvenirs, and occaâ€" sionally, food. One of the boys pastimes was inviting a Scout| from another nation for dinner, and then going with him for a| return feast Both boys feel the trip will aid them in their} studies when they return to Royal York Collegiate in Sept. of course, help adjust students: Mucn progress has been made to life if their fathers and moâ€" in California and Arizona in thers are fools . . ." getting schools to return to the Dr. Trace has just completed phonics method, the president of a primer embodving the phonics the foundation. Watson Washâ€" doctrine. His book is called burn. reported. But he described "Reading is Fun" and it includes the city of New York as "prob such juvenile classics as "The ably the most backward area in Three Billy Goats Gruff," "The the whole nation‘ in this reâ€" House That Jack Built". and spect. Dr. Trace has just completed a primer embodving the phonics doctrine. His book is called "Reading is Fun" and it includes such juvenile classics as "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," "The House That Jack Built". and *Mark Twain and Henry Ford use to speak of their debt to the McGuffey Readers. he told his audience. "but these days *‘"MISS" PYJAMA â€" For the lovely ‘miss here‘s a lovely pyjama embroidered in bright colors. Perfect for wearing on those warm nights of the summer season. Leatlet No. Eâ€"8497. Send stamped, addressed envelope for free pattern. it is more likely to be the high schoo! dropout on relief who says, ‘Everything I am today I owe to Dick and Jane.‘" â€" Dr, Trace and his fellow memâ€" bers of the Reading Reform Foundation are planning a major effori this fall to get the New York City schoois to return to a strong phonic approach to teachâ€" ing reading. in the Advertiser . 251â€"3102 Advertise See 3180 LAKE SHORE BLYD. w. BUICK VAUXHALL ACADIAN GMC TRUCKS Mn TAKE OUT ORDERS 2269 LAKE SHORE BLVD. W., HUMBER BaAY . . for a REALLY Good Buy PONTIAC HEA R N Mcanwhile, Marjorie A rmâ€" strong and her committee memâ€" bers for Beiter Basic Education in Ontario will continue to press for its return here. All those who wish to support this moveâ€" ment should write me care of this paper. FOOD . _NANKING G A RDEN BE MORE HOURS from 4 p.m. Daily Specializing in _ Chinese ang American Finest Quality RESTAURANT Photo by Stan Windrim Once again, two divisions will operate, the Peewee Division, for boys weighting under 110 lbs. and 12 years of age and under. The other weightâ€"age class. Banâ€" tam, is for the boys of 135 lbs. and under, and 15 years of lage and under. Both groups use Sepâ€" tember 1 as the deciding date on age. A fee for "Y" championship is paid at registration time, World War 1 Injuries Still Causing Blindness "Our responsibilities towards blind exâ€"servicemen and their families will not be finally disâ€" charged until 2010". Lord Fraser, Chairman of St. Dunstan‘s, told the meeting. Men are still going blind from World War I injuries according to facts given to a meeting of warâ€"blinded men and women in Manchester, June 15. Fiftyâ€"five men were admitted 105 buses cost $3,700,000. to St. Dunstan‘s last year, out of. The new and extended serâ€" which 36 had lost their sightyices being introduced on Sepâ€" through service in World War I, tember Ist will speed the pace nine of them from the effects of of T.T.C. suburban route expanâ€" mustard gas. The other 19 were‘sion, a pace already unmatched cases of delayed blindness folâ€" anywhere on this continent. lowing World War II, and Lord‘Since eMtro was formed, suburâ€" Fraser estimates there will be ban bus service has been inâ€" another 500 admissions in this creased by over half a million ‘category. * miles every vyear. With these exâ€" Though most ambitious young players apparently prefer to own helmets, there will be helmets and football pants available on loan for those who do not have them. Those late applying may be put on a waiting list. The coaches are nearly all seaâ€" soned veterans. with one or two new men joining in to bring new and different ideas to the game Good fun and an opportunity learn some of the fundamentals Kiâ€"Y Football _ |4,400 House Canvass, Industry Survey > Signup Starts _ put TTCG On Track To Increased Service Registration, for all boys interâ€"| ‘The improvements will inâ€" ested in playing in this leagug clude four new routes; ten route sponsored by the Kingsway x;-lcnens:on into new dinrwtsi wanis Club, will take place at the| MOFe frequent senvice on several . |routes; the extension of thr Etobicoke YMâ€"Â¥YWCA, 3226 Bioor |[OU‘®S; (he etemsion of through St. W., starting Saturday, SePâ€"\geeper into suburban areas; and tember 7, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.)several reroutings designed to and. throughout the following provide more convenient service. week until the Big Rally Day to‘ These sweeping route and be held Saturday, September 14, schedule changes consolidate and also at the "Y". criend the TT ‘s hasis arid This Saturday Footballs will soon fill the air again as the Etobicoke Kiâ€"Y Footâ€" ball League gets ready to stir into life for 1963. Serving Metro and Suburban Areas All types of Services Available to Commercial and Indusâ€" trial Firms. Guaranteed Disposal at our Landâ€"Fill Sites. REFUSE REMOVAL DISPOSAL SERVIGES COMPANY Formerly Wright‘s Rubbish Removal 4 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU â€" INQUIRIES INVITED CALL CL. 9â€"7628 (Sonsumers (tas | The T.T.C. will boost its suburâ€"| Since Metro was formed, suburâ€" [ban service by “"”&"flflflh: miles in 1964 will be well over year starting Sunday, tem| T4 < doutle |ist,‘ w hen the most exunsive‘m 10 mlhon mark â€". | j ‘the service in 1955, the first full ‘route expansion program in T.Tâ€"C. 6 {history will get under way. |year:of Metro T.T.C. operation‘ |\ The improvements will inâ€"‘ Following are route changes \clude four new routes; tem route Which will affect Etobicoke, the |extensions into new districts; Lakeshore and Weston areas. \more frequent senvice on several NEW ROUTES ‘routes; the extension of through‘ Islington â€" New 8â€"mile northâ€" |bus lines from the © subway soutn roue on .slington Avenue ‘deeper into suburban areas; and from The Queensway to Albion Fiftyâ€"five new buses had to be purchased for the new and exâ€" tended routes at a cost of alâ€" most $2 million. Another 50 new buses were ordered at the same time to replace old ones due to be retired. The total order of 105 buses cost £3,700,000. Preparations for the expansion program | included a houseâ€"toâ€" house canvass of 4,400 homes by T.T.C. Guides, and a survey of the employees of 100 industries. The originâ€"destination and travel habit information obtained in these surveys pointed the way to many of the changes being inâ€" troduced, and it confirmed the need for extending the grid sysâ€" tem as outlying districts develop and as road improvements are completed. several reroutings designed t Road. (The present Islington provide more convenient service.|route will be extended and reâ€" These sweeping route @nd|named ‘the Dundas bus as deâ€" schedule changes consolidate and|;ajlegq later). extend the T.T.C.‘s basic grid} Westmall â€" A new route via system network of convenient}rrhe West Mall and local roads eastâ€"west and northâ€"south tranâ€" petween the Eringate district sit lines crisscrossing the Metr0 ang«Cloverdale Mall. Route from area. Extension of the grid $Y5â€"|Burnhamthrope to Rath bur n tem is designed to meet the wi)l be temporary pending comâ€" transportation needs of the ‘7â€" pletion of The West Mall. creasing number of riders who ° pyygNSIQNS & CHANGES travel locally within their own! Anglesey â€" Rathburn branch suburban districts. T he ®*te0~ io pe extended west of Highway sion of through bus lines h‘om\n to Forestone Road as soon as the subway to suburban ""®"5/road conditions permit. Coinciâ€" (Eglinton West, Lawrence and dent with inauguration of new the new Lawrence East routes) West Mall route, the Anglesey â€" is designed to prov!de t“'.er'mnngate service will terminate more convenient service to ridâ€" at Martin Grove and Richview ers w ho travel downtown. Alâ€"! Berry Road â€" Sunday service though thg numhger of “lo‘;al" increased to 30 minutes over reâ€" suburban ;‘d:‘:d cliso m":;am:rge"gular weekâ€"day route. Combinâ€" passengers hea wntown , § still the largest riding group. 20 Anglesey â€" Berry Road Sunâ€" 1® Tomonto stmist +« tomowto â€" seaâ€"sess RENT IT FOR ONLY _ $4 75 a month ~ «= on your | e â€" gas bill _ YOU CAN HAVE UP TO 500 GALLONS Of HOT WATER A DAY FOR EVERY PURPOSE HOT WATER WHEN YOU NEED IT! Think of the times you‘ve had to postpone a bath, delay dishwashing and do the > laundry in two shiftsâ€"simply because you didn‘t have gnough hot water. No need to put up with this inconvenience any more. Simply call us and install a gas water heater. you need a GAS WATER HEATER If you have _ EVER RUN OUT OF HOT WATER ... phos a smell charge for the teol you use. Jane â€" Coincident with exâ€" tension of Eglinton West service, Jane route to terminate at Wesâ€" ton Road. provide through service from Weston Road to Eglinton subway station, replacing present J a ne bus and increasing service beâ€" tween Weston Road and Gilbert Loop. Dundas Bus â€" Former Islingâ€" ton route renamed and extended during rush hours from present terminus at Six Points to Cloverâ€" dale Mall area. 21 to road dent West Berry Road â€" Sunday service increased to 30 minutes over reâ€" gular weekâ€"day route. Combinâ€" ed Anglesey â€" Berry Road Sunâ€" day route discontinued and the two routes will be operated seâ€" parately. Kingsway â€" Rayside branch Eglinton West â€" Extended to CHILDRENS‘ SPECIALTY SHOP 2900 DUNDAS W. _ RO. 9â€"7813 2 CASH SAVINGS We have a tremendous selection of all brand name children‘s wear in our large modern store â€" at prices considerably lower thon you have been paying. FREE PARKING SUPPLIED IN CHILDRENS‘ CLOTHING COME, SEE & SAVE Royal York â€" Former Mimico service rerouted to give through north â€" south service on Royal York Road between Lake Shore and Bloor. Wilson â€" New branch extendâ€" ed from Blondin to the Rexdale area. From Blondin it will run via _ Albion _ Road, â€" Elmhurst, Brookmere, Westhumber to Marâ€" tin Grove. Connects with both Islington and Kipling routes. Hours of service on the Finch Gardens branch increased to allâ€" day, seven days a week. Kipling â€" Rerouted and exâ€" tended north on Kipling to the Beaumonde Heights area‘ north of Albion Rogd. This major unâ€" broken northâ€"south route exâ€" tends from the Lake Shore alâ€" most to the north Metro limit. rerouted and extended west on Bloor Street to the Markland Woods district. a distance of 10.7 miles, Hours of service are being exteided to 18 hours a‘ day, seven days a week. In addition, a rush hour extension will be operated via Belfield and Martin Grove to Mercury Road. Westway. Extended west of Weston Road to incorporate the present Westway route and proâ€" vide through service to Eglinton subway station in rush hours. Saturday service added on Westâ€" way area extension. "Westway" route name discontinued. Mimico â€" Service replaced by rerouting of Queensway and new Royal York lines. Route name discontinued. Queensway â€" Rerouted to give through servige on The Queensway to Humber loop. Sunday service added to Valerâ€" mo branch. More frequent serâ€" vice on both branches. Rush hour route via Norseman replacâ€" ed by allâ€"day service on new Islington route. Rexdale â€" Service â€" replaced by extensions to Kipling, Wilson and new Islington routes. Route name discontinued. 1 Block West of Keele

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