National Board of Review Magazine (Jan 1939 - Jan 1942)

14 National Board of Review Magazine Association, who is second vice-president of the Louisiana Council. Examples of motion pictures used in the schools for the study of literature, art and other subjects, student reviews, criticisms and discussions with comments by educators made up the demonstration program. The luncheon speaker was the speech director of Louisiana State University. THE Worcester (Mass.) Better Films Council noted fts tenth anniversary by holding a conference on Nov. 6 to which were invited organizations interested in promoting the best in motion pictures. There was a round table for the exchange of ideas and the discussion of problems and accomplishments of various film groups. A luncheon and a panel discussion continued the day's program on the subject "Measuring the Movies." THE Lincoln (Neb.) Better Films Council's Oct. program was designed to show how visual education is used in the schools. A member of the visual education department of the city schools presented the film "Alaska's Silver Millions" from the university extension division. THE East St. Louis (111.) Better Films Council had its annual Cinema Breakfast on Oct. 9 and it was really a breakfast, service beginning at 9 o'clock and the program at 10. Coming together at this early hour indicates a variety in program planning as well as a real interest. FROM time to time Council presidents elected or reelected are reported. Here are some others who are continuing to carry on their services through the current year. Mrs. Lewis P. Addoms, Motion Picture Council for Brooklyn; Dr. Campton Bell, Denver (Col.) Motion Picture Council; Mrs. Piercy Chestney, Macon (Ga.) Better Films Committee; Mrs. Douglas W. Copeland, Lynchburg (Va.) Film Society; Mrs. Allen Cox, Phillips Co. (Ark.) Better Films Council; Mrs. Dean Gray Edwards, Motion Picture Council of Central Queens (L. I., N. Y.); Mrs. Arthur D. Kerwin, Greater Detroit (Mich.) Motion Picture Council; Mrs. A. E. Miller, Lima (Ohio) Motion Picture Council; Mrs. Charles T. Owens, Philadelphia (Pa.) Motion Picture Forum; Mrs. Elmer Stewart, Chevy Chase (Md.) Community Film Council; Mrs. Charles W. Swift, Elmira (N. Y.) Motion Picture Council; Mrs. John B. Williams, Toledo (Ohio) Motion Picture Council. Those serving as president for the first time include Mrs. Charles R. Holton, Better Films Council of Chicagoland; Mrs. W. J. Massa, Staten Island (N. Y.) Better Films Council; Mrs. Clyde B. Moore, Ithaca (N. Y.) Better Films Council; Mrs. John R. Schermerhorn, Finer Films Federation of N. J.; and Mrs. E. D. Snow, Jr., Scarsdale (N. Y.) Motion Picture Council. SEVERAL new pamphlets helpful when seeking information about visual aids or about government films are available. "Sources of Visual Aids for Instructional Use in Schools" (Pamphlet No. 80) and "Conservation Films in Elementary Schools" (Bulletin 1941, No. 4) are from the Federal Security Agency of the U. S. Office of Education. The first is listed at 15c and the latter at 10c. "Motion Pictures of the United States Department of Agriculture 1941" (Miscellaneous publication No. 451) is the title of a 25 page listing of the films distributed by the Motion Pictures Section, Extension Service of the Department. These as other government publications are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D.C. THE first fall meeting of the Chicago chapter of the Residence Lighting Forum had as one of its speakers Mrs. Richard M. McClure, past president of the Better Films Council. MRS. LeRoy Montgomery, former chairman of the motion pictures for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was guest speaker at the first fall meeting of the Staten Island (N. Y.) Better Films Council at the Institute of Arts and Sciences. Her subject was "Motion Pictvire Appreciation."