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Show County Schools To Aid In Civilian Defense Emergency, Long Term, Immediate Programs Are Given Civilian Defense officials of the county have been furnished with a statement from Supt. R. F. Camp, boll in regards to the way schools of the county can best serve in the defense program being set up for the county. This program, Mr. Campbell says, may be modified activities needed by the military and civilian defense efforts as time goes on. Following a meeting with principals prin-cipals and teachers from various parts of the county, Mr. Campbell and Welland Smith, county supei--intendent of schools, submitted the following program, to defense committee com-mittee chairman, D. C. Lowe: As we see the situation our con-tribuion con-tribuion can probably be sub-divided into 1) long term program, (2) immediate program, and (3) emergency emer-gency program. Admittedly, these divisions overlap, but they still seem a clearer conception of what is proposed. Long Term Program Since the very beginning oi the public schools in America one of their chief purposes has been that of citizenship. -Now' in this time of war, the importance of that aim is emphasized. In the schools oi Franklin county, citizenship is given giv-en particular emphasis as shown below: 1. In the social studies classes history, geography, civics and current cur-rent events understanding about America and loyalty to America Waif Tre'deVbidp&l."' ";"' - ' 1 2. In the health and physical (Continued on page 8) o o 3. Tha school will serve as an agency whereby the sale of defense stamps and bonds will be encouraged, encour-aged, and drives for money for other war. purposes may be fostered. foster-ed. 4. In the schools-lhe organization organiza-tion of defense clubri, already he-gun, he-gun, will be encouraged. These de- 1 fense clubs, composed of students, can and will sponsor many of the ! itemr, mentioned in this letter such i as stile of defense stamps, conservation conser-vation of paper, knitting, etc. 5. The whole problem of conservation conser-vation will be given consideration. The need for a 'Conservation of metals, paper, etc., will be emphasized. empha-sized. Students might also assist particularly in paper saving or redemption, re-demption, 6. The schools stand ready to cooperate in other measures as they are found desirable. For instance, in-stance, if finger printing is thought necessary, much of the work could be done at the school and with school assistance. Emergency Program In the case of bombing, fire, or evacuation of children to this area emergency action is necessary. Here again the schools propose to play a part as indicated below.- 1. Fire drill routines will be established so that in case of disaster dis-aster children may leave buildings quickly and in orderly rasmon. 2. New emphasis will bo placed on first aid training. Teachers whs do not now have such training will be encouraged to take it. Incidentally, Inciden-tally, the qualified first, uld instructors in-structors to be used will be drawn from the teaching staff of the county. coun-ty. Health classes for students will also emphasize first aid instruction. in-struction. 3. The school nurse stand: ready to teach classes in home nursing to the adulls of the community. com-munity. Such training would be invaluable in case of di: aster. 4. If children should he evacuated evacu-ated from the west eoara to tlrs area the schools would strive to care for such children. Furthermore, Further-more, a survey to provide hoinr? for such children might weil be conducted through the schooM. 5. TeachPrs will do their be I to help children understand Ill's war, feel some security, and deve'-pp deve'-pp tolerance toward Japanese, who through no fault of their own, arc-not arc-not citizens. In case of disaster, a sympathetic teacher can do much to help children meet, the cnVis. 6. The schools hold nn irnnpip position in that they represent tin-best tin-best single way of reaching me adult population . of the count. Therefore when d'-fr-nie instructions instruc-tions or explanations need to go to adults the schools should be used and they are ready to serve in mis capaeity. Ag heads of the county and city schools these men said: "We stand ready to serve in (.he-ways (.he-ways indicated above. Should the defense council desire additional help we shall do our best, to meet the rsijuest-" o o Schools Aid (Continued from page 1; education classes, health instruction instruc-tion and health, practices, so necessary neces-sary if citizens are to take their full place in this war, may be given. giv-en. 3. The hot lunch program being sponsored in the schools of the county definitely contributes toward to-ward adequate nutrition of school child ren. Immediatj Program Ways of a more immediate nature na-ture in which the schools may help are outlined below; 1. Adult classes in agriculture, farm machinery repair, and home-making home-making are and will continue to be conducted by the Preston school district. With increased production produc-tion being asked of farmers production pro-duction methods need careful study. .Vew farm machinery will undoubtedly be sharply curtailed. Hence, farmers need to learn how to care for repair, and rebuild their present machinery. Adult in. st met ion in clothing, child care and nutrition seems much needed at this time. 2. Teachers stand ready to assist as-sist Mutual Improvement associations associa-tions or other groups in the discussion dis-cussion of current problems. In fact the Preston schools have a Civic Education committee which has taken adult public discussion as its principal project for this year. Certainly in a democracy public understanding is paramount if citizen morale Is to be kept at its best. |