Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 February 1972 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAROUI RECORDER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY B, 1B72

'Desire to learn' leads to management job at Goodyear

Vision, hearing coordination and health aids in reading

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RON'S MAKING IT!: Ron Henderson (left), manager of o Goodyear Service Store in Cleveland, goes over the details of a sale with his credit manager, William Murphy. Henderson started with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company's retail sales organization when he was a high school student. Today, at 22, he manages one of the firm's 1500 nationwide service outlets.

A chance to make it — just a chance four years ago --*has turned into a career as manager of one of a nationwide network of auto service centers for 22-year-old Ron Henderson of Cleveland. As a black high school senior in 1967, Henderson enrolled in a Distributive Education program at the city's John Hay High School. The program permitted him to take courses that prepared him for after school retailing assignments with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Today he's manager of one of nearly 1,500 Goodyear Service

Stores. “I did a little of everything in those days," he said as he reviewed h i s progress. "I changed tires, helped service cars and got lots of experience in store operations and working with people. Henderson’s first assignment was at the same store he now manages. Things be g a n to happen quickly, he recalled. After some personnel changes at the store, he moved from working in the service department to a job as the store's inside salesman and operating clerk. For a year he learned how to

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handle ream* of paperwork and deal with customers, building an outstanding record as an employe, Henderson was well on his way to making it. Then he quit. His absence from Goodyear lasted about a month before he decided to return to his job as Inside salesman and operating clerk. Just 10 months later, in February, 1969, H e n d e rson was named credit sales manager of the store he now manages. He was 20 years old. Then in September, 1970, he became manager of the same store that had put dirt and grease under his fingernails as a high school student. “I think I can say that I did a lot of it on my own,” he said. "When I got caught up in my work as credit sales manager, I poked around in other areas too — learning as much as I could. "Of course, the management training program gave me all the formal training I needed." Goodyear's training program includes classroom instruction and on-the-job training in carefully planned job assignments for selected employees. Asked what advice he would pass on to other young men interested in progress at Goodyear, Henderson summed it up this way? "A man who comes into this company should be willing to learn all about the operation," he said. "You can hire in as a white collar man, but a lot of experience and know-how comes from changing tires and doing all the dirty work necessary." Even today, if all his employees are busy, Henderson will shed his suit coat and help put new tires on a customer's car. H e said he sees Goodyear as a good organization to work for. LILLIE WILLIAMSON Mrs. Lillie Williamson, 92, 1517 Olive, died Jan. 26 in a local nursing home. Funeral services were held Jan. 29 in St. Mark’s AME Zion Church. Mrs. Williamson, a retired domestic worker, was an honorary deaconess at St. Mark. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Cordells M. Elliott. HENRY C. WHITLEY Henry C. Whitley, 76, 2861 N. College, died Jsn. 26 at s local nursing home. Funeral services were held Jan. 29 at Peoples Funeral Home, with burial in New Crown. A native of Covington, Tenn., Mr. Whitley had resided here since 1921 and for many years was an employe of the Mara Hill Creosotlng Company and the American Creosotlng Company. He was a former member of Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors Include three sons, Henry, Raymond and Robert Whitley; a daughter, Mrs. Lubertha Alvles, and 22 grandchildren, all of this city.

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(This is #• In a aerlea of 11 Informative artlelaa to orisnt parsnta to help beginning reader* at home. Reprints may be aeeured from th* National Reading Center, 1776 Maasachuaetta Avenue, N. W., Washington, D.C. 20036.)

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Learning to read requires more than just willingness and lots of practices. Your child's eyes and ears, In fact Ms whole body, must be ready for

reading too.

Many times it is not until our children go off to school that we notice certain things about them. First of all, when first graders are grouped together In a classroom you will notice the differences in their sizes. The tallest boy is likely to be nearly twice the height (and easily twice the weight) of the smallest one. Does this difference in size make a difference in learning ability? Not at all. Size, however, can have an effect

on school adjustment.

Some children simply grow more slowly than others. They must be allowed to grow, and learn, at their own pace. Nothing is gained by pushing the child into the race against stronger, more mature children when he Is not ready to compete with them. If you have a cMld who seems young for his age, talk to Ms teacher, the school nurse, the social worker, psychologist, or the school principal. They will be able to help you find the best program for your child — one In which he can be happy and successful. Sight and hearing are especially Important In learning to read. Children with hearing problems are seldom totally deaf. They can manage, sometimes remarkably well, as long as they are in

familiar territory.

When such a child gets to school, all of his familiar homes cues are gone. The hubbus of the classroom blurs everything. He misses 1 nstructions, he doesn't know what to do. It’s no wonder that he tries to fake what he thinks is expected, laughs at the wrong time, breaks rules which were carefully explained a moment before, all because the sounds did n o t

get through to Mm.

Sometime*, the first recognized warning of a hearing losa cornea when a child cannot associate sounds with the printed page. He sees the letters clearly enough but cannot hear the aounda

which mean # 'k”, "m M , or other consonants.. He wonders If it can be that letters htvs different sounds on different days. For Mm, reading than becomes s hopeless task. It is not assy for a parent to detect loss, especially if It la moderate or alight. Suspect a loss, however, If your child Is slow to come when called, pays little attention to what you say when his back is turned to you, play the TV or record player louder than the rest of the family, and prefers loud, noisy toys. Don’t wait until he is in serious trouble with h is school work. 'Speak to his teacher, ask her to observe him, and if she is concerned too, arrange for a special examination. These are sometimes offered by the school, by a health department, hearing clinics, and hospitals* Hearing aids can open a new world when they are needed, and there are several other ways of developing and conserving hearing* Good vision is necessary for good reading. It Is not unusual for children with less severe vision problems to get by a home without it being noticed. A good eye examination before a child starts school

la an obvious recommendation. The structure of t h e eye la still chancing at thla age. Don't bo surprised if you are asked to return In a year or so even when told your child has "essentially normal** vision now. As a parent you should watch for signs of eyestrain, such as headaches, reluctance to do tMngs that are hard on the eyes, such as reading and certain games. Discuss your observations with t h e school nurse and your doctor for their suggestions. Of course, good eating is a necessity for developing strong, healthy energetic little girls and boys. Sending your child qff to school with a protelnrlch breakfast is one of the best ways you can help Mm become a good student. You can get some suggestions for meals with low-cost protein foods and menu planning from the school nurse, the county extension services, and many other sources. The well-norulshed child who gets plenty of rest, and whose vision and hearing are normal or corrected, Is wellprepared for school. At this point, the teacher and the school join the parents 1 n sending their child off on the adventure of learning.

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SWOT MUSIC: A record $4,096,166 In GM stock, government bonds and cash was distributed January 26 to GM employes in the Indianapolis area participating in the General Motors Savings-Stock .Purchase Program. Helping to observe the event Mar i orje Johnson (left) of ChevroleMndian;opohs and Yvonne Sears of Detroit Diesel Allison. GM salaried employes with one year or more of continuous employment are eligible to participate in the savings-stock purchase program on a voluntary basis, with savings permitted up to 10 per cent of their salary.

Machine and packaging unit named ZD unit of the month

Golden Legacy' serie* Mrtaaid by Coca-Cola Co. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, — With the national observance of Negro History Week only a few weeks away, Feb. 13-19, Coca-Cola USA this week announced the continued distribution of GOLDEN LEGACY, a booklet on Black heritage, by the Company and many participating Bottlers of Coca-Cola across the country. In making the announcement, Kelvin Wall vicepresident, Market Development, Coca-Cola USA, stated that it will be distributed to schools, civic-community organizations, and various youth groups. GOLDEN LEGACY is aimed at providing a better understanding of the Black man's role in t h e making of the country’s history. It shows a relationship betweenthe age-old struggle and modern day revolutionary action 1 n featuring series on such noted historical figures as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Walter F. WMte, Roy Wilkins and Thurgood Marshall. In its popular colorful style the book is Illustrated so that young people can understand easily and develop an interest for further study in Black history. Harold Hamilton, commuMcatlons manager, Market Development Department, Coca-Cola USA, commented that the magazine was initiated out of an expressed Interest by the Black community for a greater understanding o f themselves. It is hoped that through continued distribution more people will be exposed to this important factor in Black progress - history.

A. DAVID BOWMAN The machine and packaging section, mall and packing branch, control and conversion division, centralised pay operations, was honored in a recent ceremony as the Finance Center aero defects uMt of the month. The machine and packaging section, headed by A. David Bowman, la mainly responsible tor receiving, delivering, disbursing, p a c kaglng, sealing, bagging and labeling by Disbursing Station Symbold Number (DSSN), EMMA L BURNS Mrs. Emma L. Burns, 55, 3122 Broadway, died Jan. 28 in her home. Funeral services were held Feb. 3 in Boatright Funeral Home, with burial in New Crown. A domestic worker, Mrs. Burns was born at C larksville, Tenn., and had resided here 33 years. She was a member of Westside Church of Christ. Survivors Include six sons, Emmett, Charles, Paul and James Burns Jr., all of Indianapolis; and Carl Burns of Flint, Mich., and four daughters, Misses Betty Jane, Barbara Ann, Linda and Rosa Burns, all of tMs city.

leave and earnings statements and cash checks for mailing to finance offices throughout the Department of the Army, and distribution copies of ma-chine-produced documents to in-house customers. During the past month, in spite of several problems, approximately 2 million individual documents were separated, packaed In plastic, boxed, addressed, b a g g e d by DSSN, and mailed within a 24hour time frame. TMs feat was accomplished with 100 per cent accuracy. In view of the above, It may be said that the machine and packaging section performed its duties at aero defects level. Prior to tMs presentation, Mr. Bowman received his 20 year pin and two other awards tor outstanding achievement. Mr. Bowman resides with Ms wife, Adell, at 1016 W. 31st.

Navy announces formation of 'Hoosier Co.' Indiana Navy recruiting stations will form a special recruit company in March, officials announced this week. The company, sponsored by the Indiana Pacers professional basketball team, the Indianapolis Council of the Navy League and Indiana Navy Clubs of the U.S.A., will be known as the "Hoosier Company.” It will be composed of 80 men from Indiana to be trained at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, m. Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb has officially proclaimed March as "Navy Recruiting Month.” Commander Charles T. West, commanding officer of the Indiana Navy recruiting

organization, said tMs is the first time a special recruit company has been formed from Indiana. Enlistment ceremonies for the select company are tentatively scheduled for halftime of the Indiana PacersPlttsburgh Condors basketball game March 29 at the State Fair Coliseum.

West said a man can ensure his selection for the "Hoosier Company” by enlisting under the Navy’s cache program. Under this program, a man may be enlisted now, but defer his active duty for up to 180 days. More information about the "Hoosier Company” may be obtained from the local Navy Recruiting Office.

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