Eight TORRANCE HERALD NOVEMBER 3, 1957

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Library Saved Local Borrowers 0,084 in Book Costs in 1956

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bought I hi1 bonks they borrow­ ed last year from the Tornmee brunch of Hie I .(is Angeles County 1'iiblii' Library their combined spending would luive amounted to $237,084!

This was disclosed in the. 151 h annual library report sub­ mitted by County Librarian John D. II end ITS on to the Hoard of Supervisors. The U-4 brarian said he bnscd his fig­ ure on the estimate of $3 be-

j ing the average cost per book 1 of those withdrawn for home i reading and the fact that the Torrancc branch librarian, J. Scott Paxton, checked out 79, 082 volumes for that purpose.

I "Many of the books cost i less," Ilcnderson said, "but ! many cost a great deal more. i Those 79.082 books were ! read by 10,225 Torrancc in­ dividual, adults and children.

| Region 3. which includes the local branch and 13 others Carson, Dominguez, Gardens, Hcrmosa Beach. Keystone,

lleach. Man lint tan Heights, N'oneta, Slorth Torrancc. SI raw- berry Park and Wnjleria - chalked up a circulation of 51)0.172 and a corollary saving of $1,788,510!

The Library's total circula­ tion was 5,511,800, sixth, larg­ est in the Entire United Slates, the report stated. Headers tot­ aled 447,431 and the number of books on which they had to draw was 1.108.125. The librar­ ian said that 115.304 new vol­ umes ware added to the book stock last year.

One new branch was estab­ lished three new buildings erected, one branch relocated and one temporarily closed until new quarters can be ob­ tained to house it.

Budget commitments were made to finance an extensive building program during the next two years, l\\f Board was told. The plans call for six new buildings and enlargement of the bookmobile fleet by three vehicles.

IT'S NO SECRET . . . Cleo, basset hound who stars'on "The People's Choice" TV show, seems to be whispering to Hobble Van der Meld, 2527 Loftyvlcw Dr. He's really telling him about the free California Pet Fair In the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium Friday through Sunday. Cleo will make a personal appearance at the event, and Rose­ mary DeCamp. Torrance resident, will be a commentator at the poodle fashion show at 1 p.m. Sunday.

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1844 Adults-1 in 30-In Night SchoolThe largest number of adults

in liislory 1844 are regis1 tired In classes at T o r r a n c e Evening High School, accord­ ing to VMor U. Kllburn, adult education director. One out of every 30 adults in the city is taking a high school class.

The students are enrolled in 52 classes on subjects ranging from piloting and sail boat handling to English and pub­ lic speaking.

Of the total, some 350 adults are working for credit toward a high school diploma. For the lirst time this year, the Tor­ rance Hoard of Education has extended the General Educa­ tional Development tests to non-vets over 21 as a partial requirement for earning a high school diploma. The tests have been used for veterans for several years as the equivalent of up to 100 cred'its toward their high school diplomas.

Many ReasonsStudents have a variety of

reasons for enrolling in night school to qualify for job pro­ motions, prepare for new oc­ cupations, earn a high school diploma, prepare for college, renew former skills, learn homemaking skills, develop hobbles, improve personality, learn the English language, or prepare for citizenship.

A large class of foreign-bom persons' is 'in school to pass their tests for citizenship.

New phases of the program this year included recently- completed talks by Dr. Barney Katz. child and clinical psy­ chologist in a series of parent education lectures on "Founda­ tions of Family Living." Some

2400 persons attended tin.../ lectures. >

Series SetDr. Wendell L. Miller will

give an illustrated lecture ser­ ges in February on "Places, 'people and Problems in I Europe," discussing Russia, ! Germany, Switzerland, and j England.

For the first time, a new class in piloting and small boat handling was added this year, with Coast Guard certificates given at graduation. Another 12-week class also may be held next semester.

For the secretary, a late afternoon typing class, from 4 to 6 p.m., is another first. It also offers instruction in var­ ious business machines includ­ ing the 10-key adding machine and dictaphone.

Elementary. Class A class in reading, arith­

metic spelling, and vocabulary development on the elemen­ tary school level was set up, entitled "Elementary Sub^. jects." fh

Special workshop sessions in ceramics also have been, set up by the district to help teachers in instructing in their daily programs. Special afternoon American Red Cross first aid courses are being offered for teachers and p r i n c i p a I s, as well.

Some vacancies still exist in adult classes. Students still may register in machine shop, blueprint reading and drafting, lampshade making, ceramics, millinery, knitting, advanced cake decorating, psychology, general math, typing, short­ hand, public speaking, English,. English for the foreign-born' and elementary,subjects.

Supervisors Set Up ServiceThe Board of County Super- mental health services in con-

visors Tuesday established a community mental health ser- vice for Los Angeles County and created the Los Angeles County Mental Health Advis- ory Board as a means of con- serving mental health and pre- venting mental illness.

Supervisor Kenneth Hahn,

one of the most serious prob- lems of government today and that the creation of the local mental health service provides an important way in combat- t.ng mental illness through emphasizing prevention.

Matching Funds The resolution was adopted

In accordance with the Short- Doyle act of the State Legisla- ture_ wluch provides ma tch ng funds to counties establishing

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formity with procedures and standards to be set up by the State Department of Mental Health.

Supervisor Hahn, who is chairman of the Board of Sup. ervisors committee on the county mental health depart- ment, pointed out that passage^ °< ^e resolution will make it* possible for the County to re. ceive income of $300,000 for the balance of this fiscal year for outpatient and inpaticnt psychiatric services through the c Genera, f L- , 'p m

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He stated that he believes that local mental health clinics should be established in local health centers during evening hours and on Saturdays for counseling of family groups.

Open House ScheduledThe First Church of Christ.

Scientist, of Torrance will sponsor a public open house in the church reading room, 1617 Cabrillo'Ave., from 2 to 5 p.m. today. The purposes and facilities will be explained. 4

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