OCR Text |
Show A2 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REVIEW, July 15, 1965 PORTRAIT OF MAURICE WARSHAW Likes People On A Grand Scale title "Mr. Crippled Children" Hard boiled businessman with a reputation for shrewd bargaining? World traveled philanthropist? Civic leader and community planner? and bringing many parents to his door for consultation and assistance. Since the end of the war, his interests have grown to include the voluntary health agencies which he feels should be encouraged to further their work. On each of his trips abroad he represents a different organization, promoting its work in other coun- Transplanted Russian0 Poor man? Rich man? Pick a label and at onetime or another in a highly colorful career, it would have perfectly described one of Salt Lake's most unusual residents. In fact, of the above, only one doesn't cats-gori- still es Teacher Wins National NEA Honor A Granite School District teacher von om of 24 nation al awards presented by tbs department of classroom teachers of the National Ed u cation Association at their annual meeting In New York City last week. The Granite was teacher Mrs. Beth Merchant, Valley Junior High School, lor aceomplishmentln i public Mlsyons The Granite Education As sodatlan I voted in 1964 to tion members and article aimed at the school board member, the parent, and the general public. Circulation had Jumped from 1600 to 3,000 and a circulation staff had been set up to see that the GEA newsletter was circulated throughout the state. Included on the mailing list in addition to teachers the close of the proThe Observer had rown in stature due to its f ncreased Else, improved looks, and greater circulation. It also had gained new readers among all groups terested In education. As a result there was a better line of communication between the Granite Education Association and its members boards, pi A groups, ana civic knd, most important, between and service ontanlaatlons. the educator and the public. At ject year. al- locate funds to reramp its news bulletin. The Observer, and to enlarge Its mailing list to Include many lay ctti-seas well teachers. It was felt this protect would raise the status of education and promote cooperation among teachers, the school board and the public. Mr. Warshaw spends a large stresses the im- UNICEF; a member of the Advisory Mental HealthCoun-c- il of the Public Health Service for the U.S. Government; Western Regional representative erf CARE; a member of the Presidents Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped. Also board member for the Utah Speech and Foundation; Hearing chairman of the Board of the Citixens Advisory Committee for Salt Lake County Hospital; past state chairman for National Polio Foundation; past president of Utah Association for United Nations; former chairman of the committee for the Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Utah; member of the Advisory Council for Holladay Childrens Center for Mentally Handicapped; and has just recently been appointed by the Governor of Utah as chairman of the Governors Committee on Work for the Physically Handicapped. Mr. Warshaw is also as- - for health agencies he insists they must retain their individuality to be effective. He voices strong disapproval of the United Fund. "It is a confusing organihe says "Too many sation, are hiding behind the United Fund, using it as a shield. If they would go about their business without trying to drag down other, it would be alof portance right." Mr. Warshaw has learned much about people through his business, charity work and world travels. In return, hes given this insight to others. During his last trip behind the Iron Curtain countries, he made many speeches in behalf of the International Society for Rehabilitation of the Disabled in Poland andCzechoslavakia, on the topic of the laymans efforts In the medical held. H e has brought back reports for CARE, UNICEF, International Society for the Welfare of the Disabled, Good Will Industries Organization and the People organization. re GEA He emphasizes there are to peaceable ways "get Organised charity? Yes and no! While he any-hln- ONE YEAR PROJECT said. tries fit. Maurice Warshaw isnt a "poor man anymore On the other hand, a short conversation with the civic leader reveals a diversity of interests which proves he hasn't kept his nose to the grindstone of commerce second every either. Maybe, however, he Isn't such a complex character after all. perhaps the same qualities which enabled him to push a banana cart to the helm of the vast GrandCentraldrug chain are also the ones which regularly short circuits his ittention away from business o publi c betterment. g, To know a lot about you must really like it. tnd you have to know a lot bout people to sell them nlllions, perhaps billions of dollars worth of merchandise. Interest breeds knowledge and sympathy - thus today Mr. Warshaw sits behind his half-acat mahogany at Grand and Central headquarters says: "We are not 'ugly Americans!" He ought to know. He averages at least one trip each year and has done as much as anyone, anyplace to refute this label. Born In Dubossar, U.S.S.R. where he lived until he was nine years old, Maurice Warshaw has associated Intimately with poverty. This beginning, In contrast to his life today, has molded a personality which enjoys the comforts of life yet is eager to share affluence with those less fortunate. Mr. Children As personal success expanded, Mr. Warshaw began to think more about what he could do for others. During World War n , he was chairman of Utah's U.S O.. As he helped to develop programs for the disabled at Bushnell Hospital, he became vitally interested la this hospital and the physically handicapped. This original interest has extended to crippled children, earning him the of his time working with charitable organizations, including; board member and Emeritus of the President Utah Society for Crippled Children and Adults; a past director and executive committee member of the NationAdvisory al Rehabilitation Committee; a member of the and Board Executive Treasurer of the United States Committee for the International Society tor the Welfare of Cripples; a member of the National Committee part through to those in other countries. "Our ideas are penetrating," he said, "and this is good. Were copying a lot from other countries, but copied is more being from us. l.i- -l I lie l.oii to our influence in communist and other countries. We are looked up to as great teachers, thinkers and doers, and enjoy great respect from most people, he astray as , Oiltl I.iMtk CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Into He has gathered a wealth of Information and data concerning the good work and services that are being performed by Americans abroad, contrary to some past reports, such as "The Ugly American," and has written an Interesting booklet giving a clear insight of life in Russia. Comparing the systems of government in Russia and America, be points out that communism has benefited the Soviet Union, but progress is lagging and must be continuous. As our system Is presently working, it is very acceptable, he says. When it is not, things must be changed. "We wouldn't want to be be continues, communists, "But we can't 6ay it isn't workable. There are two sides to everything. We are led Now when the really hot weather Logins . . ns u (or the project Planning from spanned a full year March, 1964 to March, 1965 and Involved the editor of The Observer, the GEA president, the association's public relations committee and the executive secretary. Many of GEAs 2,007 members worked in various capacities. By the time the project was completed, The Observer had roam from a two-pabulle with understandably slim news coverage into a newsletter with photographs, cartoons, and a variety of special features. s4rlliur Grants ge six-pa- ge By October 1964, The Observer had grown to four pages. A "Question of the Month" column featured the views of various segments of the community on such topics as teacher participation In politics, certification, and problems in education. By March The Observer carried special news items of interest to associa 1965, UHrt!llfrtiliiti(iii!!4fiiiu ward li I I still, it costs only in a Rotky Mountain Rsviaw Action ki - irlluir 3ranh - NATIONAL NEA AWARD Mrs. Beth Merchant, Valley High teacher, accepts public relations award from Mrs. Margaret Stevenson, executive secretary of NEA department of classroom teachers, at New York City national convention. Junior For SUMMER SALE wrirjj it our seniinnua! cleirinci! How, it the tine you need them most Hot our entire stock but a Urge selection. Beit the crowds. Shop early while the choice Is greitest. d year-roun- LAWN BE'UTY Rent Our POWER bfMul Savixfa aa Hart Srkaffaar A Marx liHi RAKES And apply Scotts new TURF BUILDER plus 2 gets rid of most every broadlcaf lawn weed around. Makes em curl roots up and disappear and all. Q fis ts to tti SS JLU end JLU giGEt piut 2 . Y QGD6 And it feeds your lawn at the same time. Helps grass spread out and fill in w here the weeds Mere. JEiEE- E? 2.500 sq ft - 3.95 . Dm mm HSII MTS ran" 4 Tl PfRl injt HKKWIXR, an4 ham. war. 2 so ... Nata lxparal Vtbry KMM lapartoO para Wau4 Suita, nn Hx KMM DvpartaO vara Sport Caata, G Wytoa, Sport Stock. Osin daily I rOQ cum. to S i JO 3Jtl A Oar Caal gum. . Voiav "Iwoy CrWJf PH. J0rmt 414-4- 3 S4 UfW.iplu apart SRORT SHIRTS. Don. 1, Dnuxar art I IS I far ISO .Mo S far ATS at abort n TS vata Apart Coala St 14 .STRAW HATS RUW AH G 0 f KAJtDWAII Dr. mui SO to 6 as TM to MS 4 40 10 00 T OO 10 16 4.4. fl WALK SHORTS Eapartly toitor-- 4 arroa rattoaa. aad loaf. R- -t 760 to 108 711.76 U .TI potto aaO (M WOT SELECTION Of other sutx. iron coats s autesa ut. h Ikma Ua Satorttoa vara 160 5 66 S4.TI la StWitd G HI (Mend Oar Caal 6.95 Mui.iolland's IUMSII Oar War QaaRty Rcpator an4 Saita. vara 46 00 la 76 00 1 SO HOSXRV. 41. Tl - far UNDERSHORTS. T SHIRTS aa4 UNDERSHIRTS, "" mo O"" IS Hop a n-1- airtpaa SNVIH Vary Bakatoattol RaOaetim aa Sfrtaitr. Rayatofly pne-- a ISC t ISO SWTS MENS SHOES 5,000 sq ft faniaklngi MZXS SHIRTS, Uobc urf .hort oto-- o. oiovod an4 vkJta, vara 100 la I W ... ConparaWa Mrtnfi la athar Ymr 'KomnJ aaj Summer Y nfbt UfW ltW Caal 1080 t 51R80 finortpialltj cMUnI FLORSHEIM SHOES lUX?" OuUlaadinf mHxnioaa aa ISTS liRf&ALDEI I cvr itmi-annu- d ehanct to sore on mUetei tfyltt, not all is all i tint Lars ultclien, ltd Vt. ( aa. W . f GdkuA 'fkank-DOWNTOWN cr ri p COTTONWOOD ZXXS WOWNTOWN aa4 COTTOVwnoO Z&&ZXXS Ci : rZJ |