IFriday. March 14. 1958 ques. Cornelia Riche)', Po. N., and Mild~ red KirbY, P. H. N., are nurses em- plt>yed by the school district to as- sist in health instruction, carry on a health appraisal program which includes dental, hearing, and visual screening, and to administer a first aid and safety program in the schoElls. The nurses also €ooperate with the community health services in many ways. Gene \Vhite, supervisor of the district's hot lunch program, I has jurisdictililn over the four cafeter- ias operating in the China Lake Elementary Schoal District. Wanda Wisler is a teacher of handicapped children. A separate classroom is maintained for these children and the class attendance is small, allowing for }Rdividual in- struction. Sylvia Tillitt• .Junior High School principal, directs the gifted child progra"m, designed to enrich the curriculum for children with super- (Continued on Page A-4) a series of articles proposed to inform the services offered children in the China Lake Sevem.ingin, Tulare; Lt. LeRoy E. Gillaspie, Bellflower; Henry ~, Brentwood' Lt. Leonard Soper, Compton; Lt. Loren G. Pettersen, Whit- tier; Lt. Aibion Hoff. La Mirada; l\1aj. Neville E. Carlson. Fillmore; Third row (L to r.) are: Maj. Gordon Blalock. Bakersfield, Lt. AI Blum- enehien. Oxnard; Lt. R. W. Combs, San Jose; Lt. Robert C. Wheatle)', Vallejo; Lt. William Summerscales, San Carlos; Capt. Gerald Polman, Glendale. Fourth row (I. to r.) are: J. Wesley Yardy, Santa Clara; W. Shelburn Brown, Pasadena; Lt. Don Farrand, Palo Alto; A. F. (Andy) Hayes, Glendale; Capt. John A. MacDonald, Lakeport. (This is the first in community ~ of the special Elementary District.) Many people in the China Lake area are not ~ware of the special services that are offered here by the Chma Lake" Elementary School system. In addition to the regular class- room teachers, there are others who play an important role: in meeting the objectives of education and the 'needs of children. Synopsis of Special Services In China Lake Schools Listed With the rapid development of a complex urban life, modern inven- tions, and the shift from individual ownership of farms and small busi- ness to employment in large indus- tries, education has taken on much more important, complicated, and far-reaching aims, methods, tech- niques, and procedures. Educators today feel that edu- cation and~ life should be synOJlY- mOllS enough so that the objectives of one are the objectives of the oth- er. This then puts the burden of many special services upon the school district. Each of these special services will be explained in detail i1'1 the ensu- ing articles. The educational objec- tives of each ~ service will be noted and the methods used to reach these objectives will be shown: \Vanda Shomate is employed by the school district to be a leader in the development of ' the curriculunl in all the "different subjects, supply text books and materials, and assist in supervision of teaching techni- Leaves After 14'Years Arthur S. Ellings ENDS 14 YEARS AT NOTS-To- day Arthur S. Ellings, Division Head, Product and Production En- gineering Division. will end 14 years of employment on the Station. Ell- ings came to work on the Station in October 1944 for Caltech and transferred to Civil Service when the Navy took over in 1945. Under the old Rocket Department. he was a project engineer in development of the 2".75 Mighty 1\louse rocket. He transferred to the Engineering Department in· July 1954. On his termination at NOTS he will be em- ployed by Ramo-Wooldridge in their new space technology labora- tory. -- ~-=- u. S. Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, California CAP CHAPLAINS VISIT NOTS-Oilifornia· Wing Civil Air Patrol Chaplains met here this week for B three-day conference which includ- ed a tour of the Station's facilities. Shown in front row (I. to r.) Bre: Cdr. J. D. Hester, Station Chaplain; Maj. D. T. 1\lcLaughlin. San Jose; Capt. Russell Hensley, Reseda; 1\laj. C. J. Hinckley, Bolling AFB; Capt. William Clayton, Arcadia; Lt. Harold Best, Azusa; Lt. Marlyn 1\lc- Campbell, San Jose; Lt. W. JaInes Smith, Pacoima; Capt. Terman Krnis, Corona; Lt. Robert C. Thomas, Palmdale; 1\laj. Fred L. Richards, NOTS. Second row (L to r.) are: Capt. J. l\L Postle. Hawthorne; Lt. Calvin Vol" XIV. No" 10 Friday, March 14, 1958 THE -ROC,KETEER Marine~CorpsEmphasisIs Physi·cal.Fitnessfor Combat During the early months of the Korean War, Ameri- cans learned a bitter lesson that has been a truism since the" beginning of organized warfare. The lesson was that in order to cope with the rigors of warfare, the youth of America must be in superlative physical 'condition~ , HE FLIES THROUGH THE AIR-Resembling acrobats, these marines pull up and roll through bars in their attempt to build those big, brawney arms and shoulders. Schools•.• Page A-4 · ! .. ! ~ ! i I t ~ I ~ t ,', l i ~ I t f r • ~ I t " • r I 1 J I- I i ! I I i f i ., 1 i f ~ • • r ! St" Michael's Women's Guild A regular meeting of the Wom- en's Guild of St. Michael's Episcopal Mission will be held in the home of Mrs. ~Elinor Field, 522-A Nimitz next Monday at 8 p.m. ~~ ~ .,-. , . In Korea, where the ridges looked In ~addition to the meeting wm( \ \. )eabees Cele·brate rugged even to a mountain goat, be a."kitchen shower for the new ~~~ ~___ American troops were confronted church kitchen: 16 h· A ~ with the problem of extremes of t nnolver~sary climate and mountainous· terrain, a combination which required a heal- Community Church "The Naval Reserve Construction thy, well conditioned body and a GU"lld Battalion Division 11-2 will have a rugged constitution to overcome. Cake-Cutting Ceremony and Teen- "CO Believes in Physical Fitness The Circles of the Women's Guild Age Dance tonight at 8 p.m. in Bur- Lieutenant Colonel H. V. .Jos- of NOTS Community Church" will roughs Cafetorium in honor of the lin, Commanding Officer of Ma- meet during the month of March unit's 16th anniversary. The event rine Barracks,. also knows that the as follows: is admission free and will be open physical condition of men may well Naomi Circle' will meet Monday, to the public. be the difference between life or March 17, at 8 p.m. in the home of Highlights of the evening will in- death. Armed With this knowledge, Virginia Murphy, l03-A Mitscher. clude the crowning of the "Queen and supported by directives from " Phoebe Circle will meet Tuesday, Bee" who will reign over the festi- Headquarters Marine Corps,' LtCol. March 18,at 9 a.m. in the home of vities. The four candidates vieing .Joslin insures that a continuing and .Mrs. Clare Hunter at 607 Lexing- 'f for the honor are: Linda Darneal rigorous physical fitness program ton. ~. and Carmen Abbott of Trona High may be divided into two distinct :Mary-Martha Circle will meet School; and Peggy Milligan and Do- phases. They are military training Tuesday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. In '" lores Burke, of Burroughs High with which this article is concerned, the home of ~ Mrs. Ruth Bowles, School. and organized athletics. The two, 208-B Halsey. Cdr. S. W. Mitchell, Head of Com- in conjunction, insure the highest Hannah Circle meets Tuesday, mand Administration Department, state of physical fitness. March 18, at 8 p.m. in the home of will deliver the welcoming address . SeaBees Help Mrs. Edith Huse, 203-A Wasp Road. in behalf of the Station Command- In order to insure that Marines er, Captain G. H. Carrithers, Public have every opportunity to attain AIChE Me·et Works Officer, will officiate in the the high state of physical readiness queen coronation ceremonies. required, an obstacle course was The March meeting of the Ameri- Master of ceremonies for the oc- recently constructed east of the can Institute of Chemical Engineers casion will be Tom Reside, 11th Na- housing areas on "B" Mountain. will be held in the Commissioned val District SeaBee Reserve pro- With the Naval Reserve CB 11-2 Officers' Mess Monday, March 17. gram officer. Cdr. R.C. Engram, unit from Bakersfield, California, Dinner is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Assistant Public Works Officer, will providing the technical know-how and the program at 8 p.m, talk on the significance of the~Sea- Burros Team Grabs and equipment, and the men of Ma- Dr. Hugh W. Hunter, Head vf. Bee lIirthday and the opportunities rine Barracks providing the labor, Propeilants and Explosives Depart- the SeaBee program offers young CIFCh TOtl this course was constructed in two ment will speak on the general role men. 0" 0 i amp I e days time. The result is a course of elementary and secondary schools The coronation and birthday cake- that will test the physical prowess in scientific education. cutting ceremony will be followed Dallin Childs was the man of the of any man. . A member of the Kern County by dancing to the music of the hour last Friday when he led the "IF I HAD \VINGS"-This wing- B h H' h S h 1 b k tball Specific Purpose Board of" Education since it was "Pastels." urroug s Ig c 00 as e footed Marine clears the first of t th C I F h . h'p Each obstacle is designed specifi- organized in 1956 ,Dr. Hunter has Arrangements for the anniversary cagers 0 e ,.. c amplOns I cally to build up a specific part of two 8 ft. \\ide pits. taken an active part in PTA work. celebration were under the direc- in the Northern Group of the South- the body. In order to gain the Members are urged to bring their tion of LCcir. Irwin I. Shull, USNR, ern Section by defeating Bell Gar- maximum advantage fro m the wives. commanding officer of the local dens 41-40, scoring the \vinning high roll over he again must break ' . t' th I t 15 d of play course, personnel running it must ~ SeaBee unit. pom m e as secon . stride because of the low J'ump logs. -'. ~ .,;---- h I t d f the use the prescribed method of sur- ('" "~__ Over 100 sc 00 s compe e or t· h f th b ta 1 I He must next surmount a log wall S t C ~ CI b . > -~.,. 0 Ho hP 01 title moun mg eac 0 eo s c es. n and, following that, the low roll par 5 ar U " ", U·nlor Ig Upl S . this way, onee a man hail learned over logs. He then is required to The Indian Wells Valley Sports ~ J " Played before a. standing room to run the course correctly, his negotiate the vault logs, again Car Club will hold a Gymkhana on GO V IC t only crowd in the Trona High body begins to round into shape. I've oca oncer School gym, the championship game break his stride on low jump logs, the Bank of America parking lot at It is imperative, however, that proved exciting' from beginning to and then pull himself through the China Lake at 1:30 p.m. next Sun- proper training be administered . I b b I George Carson, head of Bur- end. Burroughs led 13-7 at the end prior to running the course. At high doub e ar 0 stac e. day, March 16. Entry fees will be roughs High School music depart- of the first quarter with Bell Gar- Marine Barracks, personnel are DOUble Bar and Low Jump $1. ment, will serve 'as guest conductor dens continually creeping up to tie" first "walked" through the course. Immediately after dropping from of the 100-voice East Kern Elemen- the score 30-all at the end of the The proper method of surmounting the high double bar, the runner's 0 . t I . t" I tary Honor Chorus at a concert to third quarter. c. each obstacle is demonstrated and stride is broken by a low jump and rags er nvlta lana be held tonight 'at. 7:30 in the Until the final 45 second of the explained, and the purpose for the then he must jump the double' pit A special dragster invitational is .James Monroe School auditorium game Bell Gardens led the Burros obstacle is stated. After the troops which marks the end of the course, scheduled for next Sunday, March in Ridgecrest. The concert will be 37-40. .Jay Carty was fouled, tossed have become familiar with the All of these obstacles build the 16, at 9 a.m. and eliminations at Z presented to parents and friends a free throw and narrowed the score RAT JO"Ins Galaxy ~ course, they are run through it muscular strength and wind of the p.m. at the Inyokern Airport, ac': free of charge. one point. Bell· Gardens retrieved " ~ slowly. Any mistakes made are cor- runner, and tend to improve his cording to .the Dust Devils Auto Vacal teachers preparing students the ball only to have Childs steal it P A 1) Of Stat"lon PrO"lects rected on the spot. At first, no muscular coordination. Upon com- Club, Inc., Officials. from the seventh and eighth grades backf rom' under their basket. (Continued from age - time limit is set for the running of pletion of the course described Some of the fastest roadsters in are Letha B. Julian of Edwards and Childs made the winning field goal ior abilities. RAT has joined such other fam- the course. It is more important above,the troops have the oppor- existence will lie here to compete Gephart; Marilynn Thixton, Bur- and the crowd and team went wild. Andrew Petach, developmental ous NOTS names as Sidewinder, that the correct methods of running tunity to run it again, this time in for a $100 bond for a new speed roughs .Junior High School; and The Bell Gardens team outsized reading teacher in the seventh and Zuni, and SNORT in the annals of the course be learned in the be- reverse. The. obstacles accomplish Emma Lou Kahrt, In"I'an Wells the Burros, but also made four · k ·th 11 h'ld record to exceed 155,17 mph. A $50 ... eighth grades, wor s WI a c I - newspapers, radio and TV news ginning. the same purpose this ,time, only bond will be given for top elimin- Valley School District. Emma Lou more fouls with one of their players ren in an effort to increase reading media around the world. Time Limits Present a somewhat different prob- ator and five $25 bonds to the first Kahrt, chairman of the concert, is fouling out. abilities: NOTS' achievements list chron- As the training of the troops con- lem to the runner. five cars to turn in a speed of over being assisted with the prepara- High point man for the Burros Laura Crookston at Vi ewe g ologically like this: The Sidewinder tinues, time limits are set on the End Results 125 mph. tions by Alice Dale and PTA moth- was six-foot-six .Jay Carty who School, Barbara Cotner at Rowe story was released in October, 1956, running of the course. Special as- As has been stated before, the ers. scored 13 points. Doug Brewer Street School, Helen McOandlish at and had a regeneration at' the sistance is given those who fail to sale purpose. of the course is to ~ ~............... The pregram will include a varied chalked up 11 points for a close sec- Richmond School, and Inna Cenott1 NOTS Open House March 1. At negotiate the course as prescribed. build the Marine into as - fine a d I 0 ~t "t 0 group Elf folk songs, spirituals and ond followed .by Bill Wilde, seven at Groves School, teachers in the this time some 125 press men flew In special cases, where an individ- physical specimen as possible. Orily "OtJ 'PP01" UnlleS art songs by Robert Franz and Jo- points;~DallinChilds, six points, and remedial reading program, give in- to China ~Lake to see actual firing ual is markedly overweight or un- by being in superb physical condi- hannes Brahms. The James Mon- Larry Fletcher, four points. dividual instruction to children who demonstrations of Sidewinder and derweight or lacks the physical co- tion can the individual Marine ex- "Administrative Officer, GS-12. As. roe orchestra, directed by Willard The victorious Burros and their have reading difficulties. Terrier. Very impressed by what ordination or dexterity requlred, pect to fulfill his part as a mem- Head of Staff, Engineering Depart- P. Swadburg, ·will present several coach; .Jim Nau, were honored by th h t Id th Id bo t . 1 tt ti b 11 d d t 1 t' the school and community for their Carol Westerfield, speech corree- ey saw, t ey 0 e wor a u medica a en on may e ca e for. ber of the Marine air-groun eam ment, the incumbent would perform se ec Ions. tionist, works full time with speech it with words and pictures. With proper dieting, most special which has proven its effectiveness studies involving plant and facili- Since clilming to China Lake in outstanding season of 23 games " Ma h 14, LCd Gl Ti b i d U de b 1954 C has served as chair won, two lost. The team previously 0 defectives .either.with ,groups or rc r. enn erney, cases can e reso ve· . n r un- in com at. ties, methods analysis, economy. ' arsen - CS E am pen O . GMU f d"' al d'ti " ~ i di'd 1 f th K Co t High defeated San Luis Obispo 51-36 in X S individual students. According· to -m-C 25, was eature m a usu can I ons an n VI ua may The highly trained, well discip- safety and operational procedures. ", ~ man 0 . e ern un y . . ht t f S'd wi d t b U't d ~Pr t b able to nail r p rt Af th " Sch"'ol Honor Chorus in 1956, and the prelimina"ries to the C.I.F. tour- S" J b ~ recent StatistiCS, elg per cen o· len er s ory y m e ess; no e· ru e awe lined and physically fit Leather- supervise staff employees perform- v For tatlon' a s Ma ZUN l ~ th D t A a H'gh School Honor ney, then beat St. Agnes 65-52 in all children in the public schools rch 27, . I wasre eased and course. neck is essential tlil the present con- ing personnel, budget,' fiscal and e eser re I - . d AP UP d INS Band and Chorus in 1957. He is also the semi-finals before they met Bell C"l S ' aminations have have speech. difficulties to some de- carrie by ,. ,an wire The obstacle course itself is divid- cept of modern warfare. general administrative functions. IV! ervlce ex gree. . services', April 25, Dr. 'McLean was d i to a s r'es of obstacles each director of music for the NOTS Gardens in the finals. The Burros been announced by the Board of U. e up n e I · , With the discipline ami training In€umbent will represent the de- (Continued on Page A-4) · Marilynn Thixton gives instruc- honored by California State Govern- related to the other and each is de- necessary to fight today's complex partment at technical and staff Community Church. S. Civil Service Examiners, Elev- tion in vocal ~ music. in the seventh ment; May 2, Marine Corps GMTU signed to develop a high level of battles, and with the physical con- meetings, panels and committees. enth Naval District, San Diego for and eighth grades.~. unveiled Terrier's mobility; May 8, physical agility and adeptness. dition which will enable him to with other departments and out- vacancies at China Lake. ~ Rnth Kirley instructs a complete SNORT 'made its 500th run in The Course carry out his assigned mission, to- side activities. Candidates must be Applications may be filed With m · strumen~tal program· I'n all of the photos', .June Popular Science did F th ta ti ·ti f ' M" th th Board' Representative in the rom e s r ng POSI on, our day sarIne IS a wor y successor well experienced in administration. e elementary schools. ". a story on Dr. McLean and Side- individuals are run through the to those who fought and won. the Interested persons shouldconta(~ Personnel Department, Ext. 72657, c WilIiJa Elmer coordinates all of winder; .July 25, Operation Mono course together. The first obstacle battle.s of Korea, World ~a~ II, 1iIrs. Auchterlonie, Ext. 71393. ( ) not later than.March 31 for the fol- 'the audio-visual materials and in- Lake made the headlines; Sept. 6, that they encounter is an up and and, mdeed, all of the skirmishes, Maintenance Engin er, GS-l:S.-~ lowing: ~ . struments. These include movie pro- Sidewinder got ·a· ride ,on the Air over bar, which is designed to de- that have gone before. \Subject Engineer is to~accupy the Meat Cutter at $2.27 per hour with jectors, tape recorders, film strip Force FlOO; Sept. 30,Pasadena's velop the arms. two years experience; l.{eat Pack- ProJ'ectors, opaque p~rOJ'ectors and UOD made hist.ory in United Press Aft ti ti th d ---~-----------:-I Directorship of the Controlled Main- . h . er nego a ng e up an over tenince Division within the Public. ager at. $1.91 per hour Wit SIX many others.~" and '~International News releases. bar, the individual's stride is brok- elF Ch months experience; and Helper, · Richard lUcCown and Karl Zahn, Oct. 4, Charlie Range made UP; en by a low jump. These low jumps • I amps Works Department at NOTS. Lithographic Pressman at $2.01 per regular classroom teachers, help Oct. 10, SNORT snorted on ABC-TV are spaced throughout the course to . •• • . ••• The Maintenance'Control Divi- hour with 6 months experience. the recreational needs of the child- network; Oct. 25, NOTS again cause persons to break stride and ~ ·(Coninued from Page A·1) sion is responsible for the integra- Other examinations to be accept- ren by spending Saturday mornings made ~ the headlines when El Cen- to become adept at leaping and racked up a perfect Golden League tion for"a' maintenance work load ed until further notice are: instructing boys in the fundamen- tro installed a e-Range; Nov. I, jumping with no more than a few record "before making history for program, the continuoUs inspection Electrician (Telephone) at $2.52 tala of the various sports. Blue Angels filmed at NOTS, stor- steps in unbroken approach. The the school by winning their first of public works and public utili- per hour with 3 years "experience; Sylvia Besser, school social work- ied on UP; Nov. 18, Supersonic Bail- runner next is confronted by an C.I.F." championship. ties in order to reveal the need for Fireman at $2.18 per hour with J . er, works with children, parents outs at SNORT were featured by elaborate system of logs and pipes This is the fourth straight year maintenance work, the preparation year experience; Heating Plant Op- ELECTRON MICROSCOPE ARRIVES-T~ugioIto (left) of Japan Elec- "and school on problems common to UP; Dec. 6, SNORT'S 2575 mph which consecutively require him to Burroughs has played in the ~C.LF. of man-power and material esti- erator at $2."'" per hour with 2 ~ . h d . b d d t . t· . th NOTS "" tron Optics Laboratory Co•• Ltd., and Dr. Ernst Bauer of Research De- all three., record made the headlines. balance himself, swing an over tournament and the third straight mates for JO ~ or ers, e ermma lOll. CREDIT UNION DIREGrORS INSTALLED-Directors of e years experience', Electrician (Air- . h d h d ' b 1 , . f t· d f . e n'n"" advI'ce 1 t d d' p·a-"ment are shown Wl'th the newly-installed ~1-5G electron micro- Marguerite Pezzuto, home teach- RAT has joined thiS illustrious an on over ea pipes, a ance year of league champIOnship. 0 ne nee or engm e 0 Employees Federal Credit Union for 1958-59 have been e ec e anID- craft) at $2.52 per hour with 4 n ~ er with office located in Groves NOTS company with a story that walk on sloping logs, and execute Following a pep rally'last Mon- and assistance, and the initiation of stalled. The newly-elected Board (I. to r.) are: Henry H. Wair, president; years experience; and Cable Splicer scope in Research Dept. First of its type in this country, the instrument School, instructs children confined :made all three wire services, and a high log roll over. day on the campus, school was dis- the performance of work by con- William Koontz, vice-president; Robert Holloway, treasurer; and Lellis at $2.52 per hour with 3 years ex- will be used to provide knowledge fundamental to the problem ,of search to their home due to illness or in- several hundred stations on net- mgh Roll missed for a half-day holiday in tract. Those interested should con- and detection in eleCtron microscopy and diffraction. ! . k TV~ .......:......-:_!!-s!.....!~h~e~in~d!!i~vi:!!d:!!ui!:a~l~c~o~m~e=s~o~f!.f..,;t~h~e:.L1h~o~n~o~r~o~f~t~h~e:....!:t.:ea::m~'s~v~i::ct~o~r!.::.._~....:~t~a:ct~A~n~n~C:::a~r~t:e~r,:..E:·~X:t.~722::1~8~. __....::·':..· ..__-.:Ra=:d::CI::i:ff::,_c::l::e:rk::.:........... ..;....:.p_e_rI_·e_n_c_e_. --: .....;,..;... ..;... -::- _ .... ... Jury. ~w=..::'or _"_. I • t t · I t Y' I I ; I ~ • f t I ! I t i i i ·~ , OCR Text: IFriday. March 14. 1958 ques. Cornelia Riche)', Po. N., and Mild~ red KirbY, P. H. N., are nurses em- plt>yed by the school district to as- sist in health instruction, carry on a health appraisal program which includes dental, hearing, and visual screening, and to administer a first aid and safety program in the schoElls. The nurses also €ooperate with the community health services in many ways. Gene \Vhite, supervisor of the district's hot lunch program, I has jurisdictililn over the four cafeter- ias operating in the China Lake Elementary Schoal District. Wanda Wisler is a teacher of handicapped children. A separate classroom is maintained for these children and the class attendance is small, allowing for }Rdividual in- struction. Sylvia Tillitt• .Junior High School principal, directs the gifted child progra"m, designed to enrich the curriculum for children with super- (Continued on Page A-4) a series of articles proposed to inform the services offered children in the China Lake Sevem.ingin, Tulare; Lt. LeRoy E. Gillaspie, Bellflower; Henry ~, Brentwood' Lt. Leonard Soper, Compton; Lt. Loren G. Pettersen, Whit- tier; Lt. Aibion Hoff. La Mirada; l\1aj. Neville E. Carlson. Fillmore; Third row (L to r.) are: Maj. Gordon Blalock. Bakersfield, Lt. AI Blum- enehien. Oxnard; Lt. R. W. Combs, San Jose; Lt. Robert C. Wheatle)', Vallejo; Lt. William Summerscales, San Carlos; Capt. Gerald Polman, Glendale. Fourth row (I. to r.) are: J. Wesley Yardy, Santa Clara; W. Shelburn Brown, Pasadena; Lt. Don Farrand, Palo Alto; A. F. (Andy) Hayes, Glendale; Capt. John A. MacDonald, Lakeport. (This is the first in community ~ of the special Elementary District.) Many people in the China Lake area are not ~ware of the special services that are offered here by the Chma Lake" Elementary School system. In addition to the regular class- room teachers, there are others who play an important role: in meeting the objectives of education and the 'needs of children. Synopsis of Special Services In China Lake Schools Listed With the rapid development of a complex urban life, modern inven- tions, and the shift from individual ownership of farms and small busi- ness to employment in large indus- tries, education has taken on much more important, complicated, and far-reaching aims, methods, tech- niques, and procedures. Educators today feel that edu- cation and~ life should be synOJlY- mOllS enough so that the objectives of one are the objectives of the oth- er. This then puts the burden of many special services upon the school district. Each of these special services will be explained in detail i1'1 the ensu- ing articles. The educational objec- tives of each ~ service will be noted and the methods used to reach these objectives will be shown: \Vanda Shomate is employed by the school district to be a leader in the development of ' the curriculunl in all the "different subjects, supply text books and materials, and assist in supervision of teaching techni- Leaves After 14'Years Arthur S. Ellings ENDS 14 YEARS AT NOTS-To- day Arthur S. Ellings, Division Head, Product and Production En- gineering Division. will end 14 years of employment on the Station. Ell- ings came to work on the Station in October 1944 for Caltech and transferred to Civil Service when the Navy took over in 1945. Under the old Rocket Department. he was a project engineer in development of the 2".75 Mighty 1\louse rocket. He transferred to the Engineering Department in· July 1954. On his termination at NOTS he will be em- ployed by Ramo-Wooldridge in their new space technology labora- tory. -- ~-=- u. S. Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, California CAP CHAPLAINS VISIT NOTS-Oilifornia· Wing Civil Air Patrol Chaplains met here this week for B three-day conference which includ- ed a tour of the Station's facilities. Shown in front row (I. to r.) Bre: Cdr. J. D. Hester, Station Chaplain; Maj. D. T. 1\lcLaughlin. San Jose; Capt. Russell Hensley, Reseda; 1\laj. C. J. Hinckley, Bolling AFB; Capt. William Clayton, Arcadia; Lt. Harold Best, Azusa; Lt. Marlyn 1\lc- Campbell, San Jose; Lt. W. JaInes Smith, Pacoima; Capt. Terman Krnis, Corona; Lt. Robert C. Thomas, Palmdale; 1\laj. Fred L. Richards, NOTS. Second row (L to r.) are: Capt. J. l\L Postle. Hawthorne; Lt. Calvin Vol" XIV. No" 10 Friday, March 14, 1958 THE -ROC,KETEER Marine~CorpsEmphasisIs Physi·cal.Fitnessfor Combat During the early months of the Korean War, Ameri- cans learned a bitter lesson that has been a truism since the" beginning of organized warfare. The lesson was that in order to cope with the rigors of warfare, the youth of America must be in superlative physical 'condition~ , HE FLIES THROUGH THE AIR-Resembling acrobats, these marines pull up and roll through bars in their attempt to build those big, brawney arms and shoulders. Schools•.• Page A-4 · ! .. ! ~ ! i I t ~ I ~ t ,', l i ~ I t f r • ~ I t " • r I 1 J I- I i ! I I i f i ., 1 i f ~ • • r ! St" Michael's Women's Guild A regular meeting of the Wom- en's Guild of St. Michael's Episcopal Mission will be held in the home of Mrs. ~Elinor Field, 522-A Nimitz next Monday at 8 p.m. ~~ ~ .,-. , . In Korea, where the ridges looked In ~addition to the meeting wm( \ \. )eabees Cele·brate rugged even to a mountain goat, be a."kitchen shower for the new ~~~ ~___ American troops were confronted church kitchen: 16 h· A ~ with the problem of extremes of t nnolver~sary climate and mountainous· terrain, a combination which required a heal- Community Church "The Naval Reserve Construction thy, well conditioned body and a GU"lld Battalion Division 11-2 will have a rugged constitution to overcome. Cake-Cutting Ceremony and Teen- "CO Believes in Physical Fitness The Circles of the Women's Guild Age Dance tonight at 8 p.m. in Bur- Lieutenant Colonel H. V. .Jos- of NOTS Community Church" will roughs Cafetorium in honor of the lin, Commanding Officer of Ma- meet during the month of March unit's 16th anniversary. The event rine Barracks,. also knows that the as follows: is admission free and will be open physical condition of men may well Naomi Circle' will meet Monday, to the public. be the difference between life or March 17, at 8 p.m. in the home of Highlights of the evening will in- death. Armed With this knowledge, Virginia Murphy, l03-A Mitscher. clude the crowning of the "Queen and supported by directives from " Phoebe Circle will meet Tuesday, Bee" who will reign over the festi- Headquarters Marine Corps,' LtCol. March 18,at 9 a.m. in the home of vities. The four candidates vieing .Joslin insures that a continuing and .Mrs. Clare Hunter at 607 Lexing- 'f for the honor are: Linda Darneal rigorous physical fitness program ton. ~. and Carmen Abbott of Trona High may be divided into two distinct :Mary-Martha Circle will meet School; and Peggy Milligan and Do- phases. They are military training Tuesday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. In '" lores Burke, of Burroughs High with which this article is concerned, the home of ~ Mrs. Ruth Bowles, School. and organized athletics. The two, 208-B Halsey. Cdr. S. W. Mitchell, Head of Com- in conjunction, insure the highest Hannah Circle meets Tuesday, mand Administration Department, state of physical fitness. March 18, at 8 p.m. in the home of will deliver the welcoming address . SeaBees Help Mrs. Edith Huse, 203-A Wasp Road. in behalf of the Station Command- In order to insure that Marines er, Captain G. H. Carrithers, Public have every opportunity to attain AIChE Me·et Works Officer, will officiate in the the high state of physical readiness queen coronation ceremonies. required, an obstacle course was The March meeting of the Ameri- Master of ceremonies for the oc- recently constructed east of the can Institute of Chemical Engineers casion will be Tom Reside, 11th Na- housing areas on "B" Mountain. will be held in the Commissioned val District SeaBee Reserve pro- With the Naval Reserve CB 11-2 Officers' Mess Monday, March 17. gram officer. Cdr. R.C. Engram, unit from Bakersfield, California, Dinner is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Assistant Public Works Officer, will providing the technical know-how and the program at 8 p.m, talk on the significance of the~Sea- Burros Team Grabs and equipment, and the men of Ma- Dr. Hugh W. Hunter, Head vf. Bee lIirthday and the opportunities rine Barracks providing the labor, Propeilants and Explosives Depart- the SeaBee program offers young CIFCh TOtl this course was constructed in two ment will speak on the general role men. 0" 0 i amp I e days time. The result is a course of elementary and secondary schools The coronation and birthday cake- that will test the physical prowess in scientific education. cutting ceremony will be followed Dallin Childs was the man of the of any man. . A member of the Kern County by dancing to the music of the hour last Friday when he led the "IF I HAD \VINGS"-This wing- B h H' h S h 1 b k tball Specific Purpose Board of" Education since it was "Pastels." urroug s Ig c 00 as e footed Marine clears the first of t th C I F h . h'p Each obstacle is designed specifi- organized in 1956 ,Dr. Hunter has Arrangements for the anniversary cagers 0 e ,.. c amplOns I cally to build up a specific part of two 8 ft. \\ide pits. taken an active part in PTA work. celebration were under the direc- in the Northern Group of the South- the body. In order to gain the Members are urged to bring their tion of LCcir. Irwin I. Shull, USNR, ern Section by defeating Bell Gar- maximum advantage fro m the wives. commanding officer of the local dens 41-40, scoring the \vinning high roll over he again must break ' . t' th I t 15 d of play course, personnel running it must ~ SeaBee unit. pom m e as secon . stride because of the low J'ump logs. -'. ~ .,;---- h I t d f the use the prescribed method of sur- ('" "~__ Over 100 sc 00 s compe e or t· h f th b ta 1 I He must next surmount a log wall S t C ~ CI b . > -~.,. 0 Ho hP 01 title moun mg eac 0 eo s c es. n and, following that, the low roll par 5 ar U " ", U·nlor Ig Upl S . this way, onee a man hail learned over logs. He then is required to The Indian Wells Valley Sports ~ J " Played before a. standing room to run the course correctly, his negotiate the vault logs, again Car Club will hold a Gymkhana on GO V IC t only crowd in the Trona High body begins to round into shape. I've oca oncer School gym, the championship game break his stride on low jump logs, the Bank of America parking lot at It is imperative, however, that proved exciting' from beginning to and then pull himself through the China Lake at 1:30 p.m. next Sun- proper training be administered . I b b I George Carson, head of Bur- end. Burroughs led 13-7 at the end prior to running the course. At high doub e ar 0 stac e. day, March 16. Entry fees will be roughs High School music depart- of the first quarter with Bell Gar- Marine Barracks, personnel are DOUble Bar and Low Jump $1. ment, will serve 'as guest conductor dens continually creeping up to tie" first "walked" through the course. Immediately after dropping from of the 100-voice East Kern Elemen- the score 30-all at the end of the The proper method of surmounting the high double bar, the runner's 0 . t I . t" I tary Honor Chorus at a concert to third quarter. c. each obstacle is demonstrated and stride is broken by a low jump and rags er nvlta lana be held tonight 'at. 7:30 in the Until the final 45 second of the explained, and the purpose for the then he must jump the double' pit A special dragster invitational is .James Monroe School auditorium game Bell Gardens led the Burros obstacle is stated. After the troops which marks the end of the course, scheduled for next Sunday, March in Ridgecrest. The concert will be 37-40. .Jay Carty was fouled, tossed have become familiar with the All of these obstacles build the 16, at 9 a.m. and eliminations at Z presented to parents and friends a free throw and narrowed the score RAT JO"Ins Galaxy ~ course, they are run through it muscular strength and wind of the p.m. at the Inyokern Airport, ac': free of charge. one point. Bell· Gardens retrieved " ~ slowly. Any mistakes made are cor- runner, and tend to improve his cording to .the Dust Devils Auto Vacal teachers preparing students the ball only to have Childs steal it P A 1) Of Stat"lon PrO"lects rected on the spot. At first, no muscular coordination. Upon com- Club, Inc., Officials. from the seventh and eighth grades backf rom' under their basket. (Continued from age - time limit is set for the running of pletion of the course described Some of the fastest roadsters in are Letha B. Julian of Edwards and Childs made the winning field goal ior abilities. RAT has joined such other fam- the course. It is more important above,the troops have the oppor- existence will lie here to compete Gephart; Marilynn Thixton, Bur- and the crowd and team went wild. Andrew Petach, developmental ous NOTS names as Sidewinder, that the correct methods of running tunity to run it again, this time in for a $100 bond for a new speed roughs .Junior High School; and The Bell Gardens team outsized reading teacher in the seventh and Zuni, and SNORT in the annals of the course be learned in the be- reverse. The. obstacles accomplish Emma Lou Kahrt, In"I'an Wells the Burros, but also made four · k ·th 11 h'ld record to exceed 155,17 mph. A $50 ... eighth grades, wor s WI a c I - newspapers, radio and TV news ginning. the same purpose this ,time, only bond will be given for top elimin- Valley School District. Emma Lou more fouls with one of their players ren in an effort to increase reading media around the world. Time Limits Present a somewhat different prob- ator and five $25 bonds to the first Kahrt, chairman of the concert, is fouling out. abilities: NOTS' achievements list chron- As the training of the troops con- lem to the runner. five cars to turn in a speed of over being assisted with the prepara- High point man for the Burros Laura Crookston at Vi ewe g ologically like this: The Sidewinder tinues, time limits are set on the End Results 125 mph. tions by Alice Dale and PTA moth- was six-foot-six .Jay Carty who School, Barbara Cotner at Rowe story was released in October, 1956, running of the course. Special as- As has been stated before, the ers. scored 13 points. Doug Brewer Street School, Helen McOandlish at and had a regeneration at' the sistance is given those who fail to sale purpose. of the course is to ~ ~............... The pregram will include a varied chalked up 11 points for a close sec- Richmond School, and Inna Cenott1 NOTS Open House March 1. At negotiate the course as prescribed. build the Marine into as - fine a d I 0 ~t "t 0 group Elf folk songs, spirituals and ond followed .by Bill Wilde, seven at Groves School, teachers in the this time some 125 press men flew In special cases, where an individ- physical specimen as possible. Orily "OtJ 'PP01" UnlleS art songs by Robert Franz and Jo- points;~DallinChilds, six points, and remedial reading program, give in- to China ~Lake to see actual firing ual is markedly overweight or un- by being in superb physical condi- hannes Brahms. The James Mon- Larry Fletcher, four points. dividual instruction to children who demonstrations of Sidewinder and derweight or lacks the physical co- tion can the individual Marine ex- "Administrative Officer, GS-12. As. roe orchestra, directed by Willard The victorious Burros and their have reading difficulties. Terrier. Very impressed by what ordination or dexterity requlred, pect to fulfill his part as a mem- Head of Staff, Engineering Depart- P. Swadburg, ·will present several coach; .Jim Nau, were honored by th h t Id th Id bo t . 1 tt ti b 11 d d t 1 t' the school and community for their Carol Westerfield, speech corree- ey saw, t ey 0 e wor a u medica a en on may e ca e for. ber of the Marine air-groun eam ment, the incumbent would perform se ec Ions. tionist, works full time with speech it with words and pictures. With proper dieting, most special which has proven its effectiveness studies involving plant and facili- Since clilming to China Lake in outstanding season of 23 games " Ma h 14, LCd Gl Ti b i d U de b 1954 C has served as chair won, two lost. The team previously 0 defectives .either.with ,groups or rc r. enn erney, cases can e reso ve· . n r un- in com at. ties, methods analysis, economy. ' arsen - CS E am pen O . GMU f d"' al d'ti " ~ i di'd 1 f th K Co t High defeated San Luis Obispo 51-36 in X S individual students. According· to -m-C 25, was eature m a usu can I ons an n VI ua may The highly trained, well discip- safety and operational procedures. ", ~ man 0 . e ern un y . . ht t f S'd wi d t b U't d ~Pr t b able to nail r p rt Af th " Sch"'ol Honor Chorus in 1956, and the prelimina"ries to the C.I.F. tour- S" J b ~ recent StatistiCS, elg per cen o· len er s ory y m e ess; no e· ru e awe lined and physically fit Leather- supervise staff employees perform- v For tatlon' a s Ma ZUN l ~ th D t A a H'gh School Honor ney, then beat St. Agnes 65-52 in all children in the public schools rch 27, . I wasre eased and course. neck is essential tlil the present con- ing personnel, budget,' fiscal and e eser re I - . d AP UP d INS Band and Chorus in 1957. He is also the semi-finals before they met Bell C"l S ' aminations have have speech. difficulties to some de- carrie by ,. ,an wire The obstacle course itself is divid- cept of modern warfare. general administrative functions. IV! ervlce ex gree. . services', April 25, Dr. 'McLean was d i to a s r'es of obstacles each director of music for the NOTS Gardens in the finals. The Burros been announced by the Board of U. e up n e I · , With the discipline ami training In€umbent will represent the de- (Continued on Page A-4) · Marilynn Thixton gives instruc- honored by California State Govern- related to the other and each is de- necessary to fight today's complex partment at technical and staff Community Church. S. Civil Service Examiners, Elev- tion in vocal ~ music. in the seventh ment; May 2, Marine Corps GMTU signed to develop a high level of battles, and with the physical con- meetings, panels and committees. enth Naval District, San Diego for and eighth grades.~. unveiled Terrier's mobility; May 8, physical agility and adeptness. dition which will enable him to with other departments and out- vacancies at China Lake. ~ Rnth Kirley instructs a complete SNORT 'made its 500th run in The Course carry out his assigned mission, to- side activities. Candidates must be Applications may be filed With m · strumen~tal program· I'n all of the photos', .June Popular Science did F th ta ti ·ti f ' M" th th Board' Representative in the rom e s r ng POSI on, our day sarIne IS a wor y successor well experienced in administration. e elementary schools. ". a story on Dr. McLean and Side- individuals are run through the to those who fought and won. the Interested persons shouldconta(~ Personnel Department, Ext. 72657, c WilIiJa Elmer coordinates all of winder; .July 25, Operation Mono course together. The first obstacle battle.s of Korea, World ~a~ II, 1iIrs. Auchterlonie, Ext. 71393. ( ) not later than.March 31 for the fol- 'the audio-visual materials and in- Lake made the headlines; Sept. 6, that they encounter is an up and and, mdeed, all of the skirmishes, Maintenance Engin er, GS-l:S.-~ lowing: ~ . struments. These include movie pro- Sidewinder got ·a· ride ,on the Air over bar, which is designed to de- that have gone before. \Subject Engineer is to~accupy the Meat Cutter at $2.27 per hour with jectors, tape recorders, film strip Force FlOO; Sept. 30,Pasadena's velop the arms. two years experience; l.{eat Pack- ProJ'ectors, opaque p~rOJ'ectors and UOD made hist.ory in United Press Aft ti ti th d ---~-----------:-I Directorship of the Controlled Main- . h . er nego a ng e up an over tenince Division within the Public. ager at. $1.91 per hour Wit SIX many others.~" and '~International News releases. bar, the individual's stride is brok- elF Ch months experience; and Helper, · Richard lUcCown and Karl Zahn, Oct. 4, Charlie Range made UP; en by a low jump. These low jumps • I amps Works Department at NOTS. Lithographic Pressman at $2.01 per regular classroom teachers, help Oct. 10, SNORT snorted on ABC-TV are spaced throughout the course to . •• • . ••• The Maintenance'Control Divi- hour with 6 months experience. the recreational needs of the child- network; Oct. 25, NOTS again cause persons to break stride and ~ ·(Coninued from Page A·1) sion is responsible for the integra- Other examinations to be accept- ren by spending Saturday mornings made ~ the headlines when El Cen- to become adept at leaping and racked up a perfect Golden League tion for"a' maintenance work load ed until further notice are: instructing boys in the fundamen- tro installed a e-Range; Nov. I, jumping with no more than a few record "before making history for program, the continuoUs inspection Electrician (Telephone) at $2.52 tala of the various sports. Blue Angels filmed at NOTS, stor- steps in unbroken approach. The the school by winning their first of public works and public utili- per hour with 3 years "experience; Sylvia Besser, school social work- ied on UP; Nov. 18, Supersonic Bail- runner next is confronted by an C.I.F." championship. ties in order to reveal the need for Fireman at $2.18 per hour with J . er, works with children, parents outs at SNORT were featured by elaborate system of logs and pipes This is the fourth straight year maintenance work, the preparation year experience; Heating Plant Op- ELECTRON MICROSCOPE ARRIVES-T~ugioIto (left) of Japan Elec- "and school on problems common to UP; Dec. 6, SNORT'S 2575 mph which consecutively require him to Burroughs has played in the ~C.LF. of man-power and material esti- erator at $2."'" per hour with 2 ~ . h d . b d d t . t· . th NOTS "" tron Optics Laboratory Co•• Ltd., and Dr. Ernst Bauer of Research De- all three., record made the headlines. balance himself, swing an over tournament and the third straight mates for JO ~ or ers, e ermma lOll. CREDIT UNION DIREGrORS INSTALLED-Directors of e years experience', Electrician (Air- . h d h d ' b 1 , . f t· d f . e n'n"" advI'ce 1 t d d' p·a-"ment are shown Wl'th the newly-installed ~1-5G electron micro- Marguerite Pezzuto, home teach- RAT has joined thiS illustrious an on over ea pipes, a ance year of league champIOnship. 0 ne nee or engm e 0 Employees Federal Credit Union for 1958-59 have been e ec e anID- craft) at $2.52 per hour with 4 n ~ er with office located in Groves NOTS company with a story that walk on sloping logs, and execute Following a pep rally'last Mon- and assistance, and the initiation of stalled. The newly-elected Board (I. to r.) are: Henry H. Wair, president; years experience; and Cable Splicer scope in Research Dept. First of its type in this country, the instrument School, instructs children confined :made all three wire services, and a high log roll over. day on the campus, school was dis- the performance of work by con- William Koontz, vice-president; Robert Holloway, treasurer; and Lellis at $2.52 per hour with 3 years ex- will be used to provide knowledge fundamental to the problem ,of search to their home due to illness or in- several hundred stations on net- mgh Roll missed for a half-day holiday in tract. Those interested should con- and detection in eleCtron microscopy and diffraction. ! . k TV~ .......:......-:_!!-s!.....!~h~e~in~d!!i~vi:!!d:!!ui!:a~l~c~o~m~e=s~o~f!.f..,;t~h~e:.L1h~o~n~o~r~o~f~t~h~e:....!:t.:ea::m~'s~v~i::ct~o~r!.::.._~....:~t~a:ct~A~n~n~C:::a~r~t:e~r,:..E:·~X:t.~722::1~8~. __....::·':..· ..__-.:Ra=:d::CI::i:ff::,_c::l::e:rk::.:........... ..;....:.p_e_rI_·e_n_c_e_. --: .....;,..;... ..;... -::- _ .... ... Jury. ~w=..::'or _"_. I • t t · I t Y' I I ; I ~ • f t I ! 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