The Educational screen (c1922-c1956])

1 Equipment Current Materials Record Player & P.A. Newcomb Model TR-16M is a twospeed transcription player and public address system playing standard 78 FILMSTRIPS rpm recordings and 33 Vs rpm transcriptions up to 1714 inches in diameter. It features an efficient scratch suppressor to control surface noise and has a G. E. variable-reluctance magnetic pickup. This and other Newcomb models are described in a catalog available from Newcomb Audio Products Company, 6824 Lexington Ave., Hollywood 38, California. DeVrylite Projector The DeVrylite 16mm sound-silent motion picture projector is announced as being simple to operate, quiet running, and of sturdy construction. The low-cost single-case projector with built-in amplifier and speaker weighs less than 31 pounds. The latest photo resistive lead sulphide cell replaces the conventional-type photo electric cell, thus eliminating photocell hiss, photocell microphonics and distortion, and extending the frequency range. The DeVrylite cooling system permits the use of a 1000-watt projector lamp as well as a 300-watt lamp without over-heating. Further information is available from DeVry Corporation, 1111 Armitage Ave., Chicago 14. Continuous Filnn Magazine A new simplified and inexpensive Continuous Film Magazine that can be used on any projector is available from Television Associates, Michigan City, Indiana. The TA Continuous Film Magazine makes possible repeating film presentations without rewinding or rethreading delays. Supplied in either 8mm or 16mm size, the Continuous Film Magazine can accommodate up to 200 feet of film. When writing for more informafion, say that you sow if In EDUCATIONAL SCREEN. ''^^^.^.^^^ ^^.^..^^^^^ — , — .^ 35mm films+rips announced here are silent and black and white, unless otherwise indicated. ■ Stillfilm, Inc., 171 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena 5, Calif. Atomic Survival (color) — how to save life and property in case of atomic attack. Fire (color) — what to do in the home in case of fire from enemy attack. Ancient and Modern History (5 filmstrips, color) — series for grades 7 to 12 designed to develop a better understanding of the ancient and modern world; Simmel-Meservey releases. Subjects: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Athens, Ancient Rome, Modern Egypt, Modern Italy. Science Series (5 filmstrips, color) — series for elementary grades describing common varieties of birds, dogs, and spiders. Subjects: How to Obedience Train Your Dog, Dogs, Shore Birds, Game Birds, Western Mountain Birds, Trapdoor Spider. ■ Jam Handy Organization, 2821 East Grand Blvd., Detroit 11, Mich. At Home and School with Tom and Nancy (6 filmstrips, color) — series picturing a day in the lives of twins in a primary grade, with emphasis on health, cleanliness, safety, and recreation. Titles: Tom and Nancy Start the Day, The Safe Way to School, A Busy Morning in. School, Lunch and Play at School, The Birthday Party, Fun at Home. ■ Young America Films, 18 E. 41st St., New York 17, N. Y. Introductory Physiology Series (9 filmstrips, color) — structure, functioning, and care of the human body. Subjects: Bones and Muscles, Circulatory System, Digestive System, The Ears, The Eyes, The Skin and Hair and Nails, The Teeth, Nervous System, Respiratory System. Business Education Series (6 filmstrips) — important principles and trouble-spots in training business education students. Subjects: Checks, Effective Business Correspondence, Files and Filing, Getting a Job and Keeping It, The Secretary as a Receptionist, The Trade Acceptance. Golden Book Series, Set No. 3 (8 filmstrips, color) — primary-grade stories based on Little Golden Books of the same titles: Katie the Kitten, Seven Sneezes, Circus Tim^, The Fuzzy Duckling, We Like to Do Things, Color Kittens, Fix It Please, A Year on the Farm. Golden Nature Guides — visual reference libraries for elementary grades and high school, each based on a Golden Nature Guide of the same title. Each Nature Guide contains a copy of the 157-page book and four color filmstrips. Nature Guides released thus far by YAF are American Birds and American Wildflowers. ■ Audio-Master Corp., 341 Madison Ave., New York 17, N. Y. Swimming Instruction Series (4 filmstrips) — swimming techniques demonstrated by Roy Romaine, European champion. Subjects: Breast Stroke, Crawl, Butterfly Breast Stroke, Back Stroke. MAKE YOUR FILMS SCREEN BETTER Peerless treated films have: FILM TREATMENT f^l^^lS FILM LAST LONGER . . . fewer scratches . . . less dirt . . . clearer sound When you order film, specify: "PEERLESS Film Treatment." Over 30 places to serve you conveniently. Write for "Where They Arel" EERLESS FILM PROCESSING CORPORATION 165 WEST 46TH STREET, NEW YORK 19, N. Y. 959 SEWARD STREET, HOLLYWOOD 28, CALIF. 246 Educational Screen