"If I employ labor and improve this lot the tax assessor will punish me with a high tax. If I leave the lot as it is, I do not employ labor and the tax assessor encourages me with a lower tax."

"Keep up your fight; do your best to win. Your appeal is good, and is the best propaganda ever uttered; a proposal for action along a definite line, instead of a mere argument. The one thing needed now is Action."

"On the occasion of the Henry George Centenary in New York, August 30 to September 2, 1939, the New York Public Library is planning a small informal exhibition to be displayed in two or three cases in the Fifth Avenue Entrance hall of the Central Building at Fifth Avenue and Forty-second Street from about August 20 to September 5, 1939. Among the material on view will be autograph letters and diaries of Henry George, an interleaved copy of the first edition of 'Progress and Poverty' containing manuscript notes by the author, and various manuscripts, all from the Henry George Collection presented to the Library by his daughter, Mrs. Anna George deMille, together with other material relating to Henry George from the Library's collections."

"The following announcement is includedin a notice sent out by the Committee composed of Robert C. Bowers, Joseph Craig, Wm. B. Foster, F.W. Hecker, Fred S. Karn, P.J. McGrath, Wm. N. McNair, Samuel Res, M.S. Robinson, Frank Wagner, W.S. Vaughan, John C. Weaver, and Hugo W. Noren: -- 'Henry George was born September 2, 1839, making this year the hundredth anniversay of his birth. George's birth and life is becoming one of the more important milestones in history. Kindly indicate if you will serve on a committee to arrange for celebrating the hundredth anniversary of Henry George'."

"The Henry George Club has an orchestra. It practices at the home of Wiliam N. McNair, first violin. the other members: Bill Comorada, drummer; Robert Bowers, banjo; Betty McNair, second violin; Helen McNair, piano. The Sun-Telegraph, December 14, gave the orchestra, which will play at the commencement exercises of the HGSSS, a half page of photographs, entitled "Single Tax -- with Words and Music."

"For the first time in its history the Henry George memorial congress was held in the south, meeting at Memphis, Oct. 10-12. The occassion brough together the leading single tax advoces of the nation... The strongest out of town delegation was that from Fairhope, Ala., which is the largest single tax colony in the country. ...Suggestions that the single taxers vote for Norman Thomas wre hooted down on the ground that socialism wanted to get the government in deeper while single tax wanted to get the government out of the people's affairs."

"Two hundred and fifty gathered at a banquet sponsored by the Henry George Fellowship at the Elks' Temple on August 31, to do honor to the memory of Henry George. ...Franz Sachse, president, introduced the toastmaster, William C. de Mille. The speakers included Dr. Orden Rockey, representing the mayor, Hamlin Garland, and Hon. Carey Mcwilliams, State Director of Immigration. Harry H. Ferrell, instructor, outlined the purposes and work of the school."

"New officers of the Hartford Chapter of the Henry George Fellowship were elected at a meeting held January 10, at the Sea Food Restaurant, 296 Asylum St.: Llewellyn E. Woodmansee, president; Harold J. Liebe, vice-president; Donald Ferry, treasurer; and Ann C. Martin, Secretary."

"Members of the Waterbury Chapter of the H.G. Fellowship (which was formed a few months ago) and their friends met at the Keavaney home at Bunker Hill Avenue Saturday evening, June 4, when the season was closed with a lecture and social."

"The annual business and social meeting of the Boston Chapter of the H.G. Fellowship was held on Thursday, May 26, at 6 Bryon Street, Boston. Mark J.J. Leonardi, President, reports that officers were elected for 1938-39 as follows: -- Louis H. Marshall, President; Dr. Charles Morgan, Vice President; John S. Codman, Treasurer, to succed Albert Speare; Miss Belle Epstein, Chapter Secretary, to succed Miss Marjorie Dottling, who was appointed a member of the Promotions Committee. It was announced that plans were being made to establish a central meeting place to be used by both the school and the Fellowship. Speakes were Messrs. Leonardi, Marshall, Codman, richards, and John Lawrence Monroe, Field Director of HGSSS."

"The Kansas City chapter of the Henry George Fellowship adopted a motion urged by Edward White, veteran Georgist, that subscriptions to The Freeman for present students in the HGSSS be paid for by the alumni association. ..."Some time ago, the alumni association subscribed for all who were members at that time, and also all who were then students, so that at this time all graduates are on the subscription list, as well as some others who are not graduates," Mr. White said. "Would it not be a good idea to suggest to the various alumni associations in other cities that their members be subscribed for in a body? That seems to be an important thing and one that an alumni association could well get busy about."

"At the Paxton Hotel on May 8, the Henry George Fellowship and the Omaha Philosophical Society presented Col. Victor A. rule of chicago to a group of about 50 guests, when he spoke on the Philosophy of War, with Arthur f. Backer, President of the Society, in the chair, and Col. Rueben Perley acting as Toastmaster. Officers of the Fellowship elected for the comming year are: Earl C. Truex, President; Isabelle Alcorn, Vice-President; Paul Koons, Secretary; Henry F. Sarman, Treasurer, and George A. Rasmussen, H.L. Goodheart, Marion Nichol, J.B. Rea and M.F. Levenson, Executive Committee. Harold W. Becker, retiring President, was chosen delegate to the National Convention in N.Y. City July 4-5."

"The Henry George Fellowship, of Omaha, held a dinner meeting on the evening of February 27th, 1945, at the Y.W.C.A. Dr. Roderic B. Crane, Professor of Economics of the University of Omaha, lectured on 'Some Economic Fallacies'. H.J. Bailey is President of the Fellowship, and Mrs. George b. Green is Secretary."

"The Henry George Fellowship of Omaha, held a dinenr meeting on the evening of February 27th, 1945, at the Y.W.C.A. Dr. Roderic b. Crane, Professor of Economics of the University of Omaha, lectured on 'Some Economic Fallacies'. H.J. Bailey is President of the Fellowship, and Mrs. George B. Greene is Secretary."

"For the first time in its history the Henry George memorial congress was held in the south, meeting at Memphis, Oct. 10-12. The occassion brough together the leading single tax advoces of the nation... The strongest out of town delegation was that from Fairhope, Ala., which is the largest single tax colony in the country. ...Suggestions that the single taxers vote for Norman Thomas wre hooted down on the ground that socialism wanted to get the government in deeper while single tax wanted to get the government out of the people's affairs."

"The Henry George Institute is sponsoring a symposium on "Land and its Rent" at 5 E. 44th Street, New York, on Saturday, April 20, 2 p.m. The participants include Terry Flynn, M.A. Candidate, on "Adam Smith and classical Views of Rent"; Walter Horn, Ph.D., on "John Stuart Mill and Compensatory Payments"; Edward J. dodson, M.A. candidate, on "Proudhon, Tolstoy and Henry George"; and Mark Brady, Ph.D. candidate, on "A Libertarian Perspective." Chairman, Robert Clancy, President of the Institute."

"The land tax would raise five billion dollars yearly. Congressman Voorhis points out that Congress is now powerless to prevent private holders of ground leases, oil leases, coal, mineral rights and power concessions from reaping the benefit of the tremendous increasein the demand for rawmaterials due to the war. ...Rents and royalties on private holdings of natural resources have gone up by leaps and bounds. War demands have multiplied the value of private holdings ten, twenty and thirty fold. There is no way to put ceiling prices on land value."

"Dora G. Ogle, formerly of Baltimore, has found a group of ten young adults anxious to take the ten weeks course in Progress and Poverty and a class is now organized under her leadership to study fundamental economics."

"The Berkeley Extension held its Fall commencement for the 47 students who completed the course in Fundamental Economics at the Alden Library in Oakland, November 27. There were 80 persons present to witness the presentation of certificates and hear a speech by S. Edward Williams on "A Science Struggling to be Born."

"Grace A. Johnston, secretary of the East Bay extension, reports an enrollment of seventy-five in the five Berkeley and Oakland classes. An advanced class, conducted by E.C. Redepenning, opened September 12, promises excellent teaching material."

"Grace a. Johnston, East Bay Chapter, reports graduation of 45 students on November 4, when a dinner meeting was held at the Hotel Coit, Oakland. The principle speakers were Dr. Glenn E. Hoover, Chairman of the Department of Economics, Mills College, Oakland, and Miss Helen Denbigh (well known to New York students, who is planning to live in California). Miss Johnston advises us that Misses Denbigh and Wilson are taking part in Extension School activities and at a meeting held Nov. 14 made plans for the coming term."

"Mr. J. Rupert Mason was the main speaker at the graduation dinner, held at Zerikote's Boat House Restaurant, on June 16. Miss Grace A. Johnston, extension secretary, reports a total of thirty-four graduates from the spring classes."

"The East Bay Henry George Fellowship opened its fall term in September. In addition to seven classes in Fundamental Economics, a class in the Principles of International Trade, under the leadership of Adolph de Fremery, is being offered."

"According to the report of Harry H. Ferrell, Extension Secretary, forty graduates of previous courses in Fundamental Economics began the study of International Trade on May 9. Mr. Ferrell writes: 'Although not yet a 100 percent Georgist, Dr. Ernest Caldecott is an enthusiastic supporter of our educational work, and we are using the parlor of the First Unitarian Church."

"Some time this fall the Los Angeles office will be moved to larger quarters at 333 North Madison Avenue, near Vermont and Beverly. The new headquarters is now being redecorated. This move is made possible by the generosity of the late Norma Cooley, editor of 'Tax Facts', and daughter of Stoughton Cooley. Miss Cooley left her home to the Los Angeles extension of the Henry George School. There will be a wonderful library, besides vitually needed room for our expanded work."

"To meet the entrance requirements of Los Angeles City College, Bill Truehart, of the Georgist Trueharts, turned in a Georgist theme. He passed. Mrs. Truehart, who recently completed the teaching of a class in San Diego (22 graduates) will carry on here."

" "Noah D. Alper, secretary of the Tax Relief Association of California, reports that the Central Committee has decided to carry on an educational campaign, particuarly the organizing of extension classes of the Henry George School of Social Science."

"Professor Odell Shepard, head of the English Department at Trinity college, Pulizer prize winner for best non-fiction book of 1938, addressed the Spring graduating classes on June 21, at the Morgan Memorial. Mr. M.B. Thomson of New York, and the following members of the Hartford faculty also spoke: Mrs. Winifred Chamberlain, Mrs. Augusta L. Bryan, L.E. Woodmansee, Allan R. Meyers. Nathan Hillman, extension secretary, was master of ceremonies. Fifty graduates and their friends attended."

"Samuel Lafferty of New Britain, who was a member of Nathan Hillman's class in the Hartford extension of the Henry George School, will start an extension class here in January. He is a member of the editorial staff of The New Britain Herald."

"Joseph R. Carroll, extension instructor of the HGSSS at Norfolk, addressed the economics class of the Reverand R. Wilbur Simmons at the Congregational Church on August 2."

"Completion of two classes of the Henry George School of Social Science here was marked at a commencement dinner at the Kopper Kettle Feb. 12. Thirty persons attended. Speakers included Professor L.B. Allen, one of the instructors here. Dr. Royal E.S. Hayes, Nathan Hillman of hartford, William Lee of Bridgeport and Frank Chodorov, director of the school."

"Mr. and Mrs. George W. Palmer, recent graduates of the Winsted, Conn. Extension, organized an advanced course in "Protection or Free Trade" which started at their home on August 1. The instructor is Joseph R. Carroll of Norfolk. Mrs. Palmer is the author, under the pen-name of Ruth Cross, of The Big Road, Eden on a Country Hill [and other books]."

"Dr. Henry George III recently completed teaching a class of sixteen nurses, inlcuding three nuns, at the St. Francis Hospital. The course was called "Sociology for Nurses"; the subject matter was the course in Fundamental Economics and Social Philosophy, as given in all HGSSS classes. 'Progress & Poverty' was the text book."

"Plans for starting a Cedar Rapids Extension of the HGSSS were discussed at a luncheon in the Roosevelt Hotel, July 3. Present were Lucien F. Willcox, Matthew Cowden, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Monroe, Jr., Miss Teresa McCarthy, secretary of the HGSSS, New York, and John Lawrence Monroe, Chicago. Mr. Cowden is a corresponence course graduate. Mr. Wilcox enrolled for the course also, in preparation for teaching. Both Mr. Cowden and Mr. Wilcox have been followers of Henry George for many years."

"A manual for the advanced course in Henry George's 'Science of Political Economy' has been prepared by Henry L.T. Tideman, dean of the Chicago Extension of the HGSSS and lifelong student and advocate of the principles of the philosophy of Henry George. It will be tested out in the four classes studying the subject at national headquarters."

"February first was moving day for the Chicago Extension. In response to urging of the teaching and secretarial staff that the classwork of the School be conducted in headquarters used exclusively for School purposes, the trustees of the Extension took a year's lease on room 1208, City Hall Square Building, 139 North Clark Street. ...The new headquarters in one of Chicago's finer office buildings consists of a classroom accommodating 25 students and a separate office space adequate for secretarial purposes."

"The monthly teachers' meeting of the Chicago Extension was held at the residence of Samuel M. Levin, Saturday, April 29. John A. Harney instructor at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, read from Father John A. Ryan's "Distributive Justice" and led a critical discussion of its treatment of Henry George's tenets."

"Mason Gaffney was not going to let Chicago down without one summer class. He started a class with a dozen high school and college students in his home in Winnetka on July 16. In September Mason goes to Harvard to begin a seven year trek through college economics."

"The students of Prof. W. Lou Tandy's class in Public Finance at Eureka College were enrolled last winter in the Henry George School's Correspondence Divsion. ...Prof. Tandy reports that the experiment was a success, that the students felt it very worth while, and wished they could have 'spent more time dealing with Henry George in class'."

"The Chicago Extension graduated 162 students at commencement exercises June 30. Wiliam McNair, former mayor of Pittsburgh, was the principal speaker. Certificates were presented by Anna George De Mille."

"George Hughes writes that graduates of the classes here are actively pressing for permission to hold their classes in the new High School Building. A petition to the School Board is being presented and many locally influential signatures in support have been obtained. This petition in part drawn their attention to the Charter of the HGSSS by the University of New York, and requests the use of a class room in the Topeka Adult High School."

"Carrying on the work of George Hughes, a veteran in the movement who died last winter, Dr. W. J. Robb has organized a class in Fundamental Economics. More than twenty new students have been enrolled, mainly through the efforts of graduates. The class meets in the Topeka High School building."

"A group of twenty is being organized to study through the correspondence course of HGSSS, by Bruce Poundstone, Assistant in County Program Work and Field Agent in Farm Management, of the Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, State of Kentucky. Mr. Poundstone Writes: "All of these people are students of Economics and are interested in following this course for two reasons; first, it will give us a better insight into the writings of Henry George, and, secondly, give us a chance to brush up on economic theory. The fact that your course is carefully outlined made it especially useful for our program."

"Springfield and Greenfield, Mass. -- Combined graduates of the two classes formed last January are reproted by Mr. John E. Bond to number approximately forty. Mr. Bernhard Dirks will represent Greenfield and Mr. John E. Bond will represent Springfield at the coming conference of the Federated chapters of the Henry George Fellowship."

"A class in Fundamental Economics meets in the Main Library Club room at Woodward and Kirby Avenues. ...William J. Palmer, of 886 Dickerson Ave. is director of the Detroit Extension."

"Higher tax rates on land and lower rates on buildings were proposed on June 21 to the National Conference on Planning in session here, and the proposals were incorporated in a committee report signed by Chairman Harold S. Buttenheim, magazine editor, and Philip H. Cornick (formerly a Vice President of the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation) of the Institute of Public Administration, New York."

"Commencement exercises for the spring session ... were held at Cabanne Branch Library on June 7. Noah D. Alper, Extension Secretary, addressed the graduates on "The Home Front fight for Democracy."

"The following is from the Concord Daily Monitor of March 30: -- "The classes in Social Science led by Representative George H. Duncan of Jaffrey and affiliated with the HGSSS of New York were brought to a close Wednesday evening with a dinner at the Puritan Restaurant. Of an enrollment of 50 members, including 20 members of the House of Representatives, 32 received certificates. Lawrance W. Rathbun of Concord acted as Toastmaster. Mr. Duncan presented the certificates. ...Principal speaker was Lancaster M. Greene and the exercies closed with selected readings from 'Progress and Poverty' by Robert St. John of Concord."

"Twelve graduates from the Spring class in Pequannock, Dr. E.E. Bowen reports, held a joint commencement meeting at the High School in Mountain Lakes on May 22. A feature of the evening was an economic quiz, each member offering a question regarding some phase of the subject not yet quite clear to him or her. Each pupil was called on for his question, answer to which was assigned to a pupil of the other class. After the quiz, Mr. Green L. Rusby, President of the HGSSS of Newark, N.J., gave a talk and distributed the certificates."

"The Newark extension has been incorporated under the name "Henry George School of Social Science of New Jersey," with offices at 744 Broad Street. William L. Hall is secretary."

"Members of The Freemen's Forum, a discussion group composed of graduates of last year's New Brunswick class, are assisting Phillip Blacher, local instructor, in the campaign for students for the fall term. The forum is helping with direct mail advertising, distribution of posters and literature, and personal campaigning for prospective students."

"A class in fundamental economics and social science of the Tenafly Extension of the Henry George School of Social Science opened Feb. 14 at Tenafly High School through the co-operation of the Board of Education. Elmer Peterson is the instructor."

"A class of the Henry George School was organized at the Bay Ridge Jewish Center, Congregation Sheiras Israel, after Mrs. Anna George de Mille, trustee, spoke there Feb. 15. Mrs. De Mille also spoke before the Men's Reading Club of Riverside Church, together with Mac Edds of the New York faculty of the School."

"The Buffalo Extension of the HGSSS will open its first class, a summer course in fundamental economics, at the West End Presbyterian Church June 1. The Rev. William Wylie Young, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, will be the instructor. Contributors to the Buffalo extension fund include Hency C. Stark, Henry H. Work, Thomas H. Work, Dr. John B. Ernsmere and Charles D. Blackhall. Assisting with the secretarial work is Frank D. Silvernail."

"The opening session of the first extension class of the HGSSS was held April 21 at the home of Henry B. Graves, official of the Ontario Sand and Gravel Co., Inc. John Lawrence Monroe, field director, outlined the course. Mr. Graves will be the instructor."

"Using the announcement that staff members of Hudson Public Schools are requested to accept a 5 per cent pay cut, C.G. Bauman (graduate of HGSSS class held here) drew attention in the local press to the enviable financial surplus enjoyed by Milk River, which community in Ontario raises its revenue from ground rent alone."

"The Queensboro Society of Arts and Crafts held a meeting on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Town hall, at which Dr. S.A. Schneidman spoke on "Economics for the Artist." Dr. Schneidman is well known locally as an art collector and teacher of HGSSS extension classes in this district."

"Walter Fairchild, prominent Georgist, will take the afirmative in a debate on the Belows Quinn bills (Graded Tax Plan), and George L. Knott, an engineer will oppose him, at Public School 109, on November 28 at 8 p.m. Dr. Charles C. Kyle, pastor of Queens Evangelical Church will preside, and Dr. S.A. Schneidman, of the HGSSS staff, will act as referee. The bills have been introduced in the New York City Council."

"The Henry George School of social Science started September 27 its first term under the absolute granted by the Board of Regents of the State of New York on July 31. The Charter supersedes the provisions charter granted September 15, 1932, when the independent enterprise previously conducted by the founder, Oscar Geiger, was incorporated as a non-profit making educational institution to teach fundamental economics and social philosophy. The Regents' action certifies to the high standards maintained by the School as an educational institution."

"Valuable source material on the Henry George movement going back for nearly fifty years, in the form of clippings from the scrap book of Malcolm McDowell has been received by the HGSSS from Abe D. Waldauer, Georgist, city solicitor of Memphis, Tenn. The school has archives of similar material which is far from complete. The new material will be added to the files."

"Dr. Harry Gunnison Brown, professor of economics at the University of Missouri, has completed a manual for an advanced course to be given by the HGSSS, the textbook of which will be Dr. Brown's important work, The Economic Basis of Tax Reform. The manual will be prepared for the printer in the next few months."

"Eleven graduates of New York classes, all engaged in the financial center, signed a letter to the Wall Street Journal, calling attention to the summer classes of the School. The appearance of the letter in this financial journal resulted in a number of enrollments."

"A subsequent development was a "sample" lesson at a luncheon meeting of the Tuesday Forum, on July 11, at 76 William Street. Lancaster M. Greene, investmetn broker and member of the HGSSS faculty, gave the opening lesson of the fundamental course, to demonstrate the socratic method followed by the School. Thirty-five were present. Several bought copies of Progress and Poverty, and a number expressed their intention to enroll in the fall classes."

"Charles Abrams and Alexander Goldfinger will debate on "Can Public Housing Eliminate the Slum Problem," at the Sunday forum in the Students' Room, at the Henry George School of Social Science, January 21. Mr. Abrams is a lecturer at the new School of Social Research, and consultant for the USHA, author of 'Revolution in Land'. Mr. Goldfinger is an attorneyand Henry George School instructor in Newwark, N.J."

"The library of the New York Headquarters of the Henry George School of Social Science is now almost completely catalogued, thanks to the efforts of volunteer librarians Bob Clancy and Hester Bradbury. Recently an old friend of the School, who had not visited us for two years, dropped in for a look at the library, and said to Miss Bateman, 'My, what a change. The last time I saw it it was so upset, and now it seems entirely in order."

"'Yes', answered Miss Bateman, 'Bob and Hester have done a splendid job'."

"'You know', said the visitor, 'I have a copy of Patrick Dove's Theory of Human Progression -- the original, complete, you understand, not an abridgement. I'm going to bring it down. It's quite valuable'."

"'That's awfully kind of you', says Miss Bateman."

"'Don't mention it', replied the visitor. 'It belongs to the School. I found it in the library about two years ago and took it home with me. I was afraid it might get lost in the confusion'."

"The initial plans call for a four-part program to be presented at a local theatre."

"Professor Ludwig von Mises was a guest of the director, Robert Clancy, for an informal evening in November. A number of faculty members welcomed the opportunity to meet this well-known author and hear his views on Henry Ggeorge's works. Professor von Mises agreed that he would like to see an increased levy on land, but he cited historical reasons why he does not favor confiscation of land -- a term which he holds is concomitant with the taking of the full economic rent. Though his views did not go unchallenged, they were well taken."

"Mr. Weinstein reported on his conversation with Dr. A.M. Woodruff and Dr. Raymond Moley regarding a proposal for the accreditation of a course for state certification of social studies teachers and an accredited course for high school seniors. Both ideas were endorsed in principle by Dr. Woodruff and Dr. Moley and will be explored further with them."

"This extension of HGSSS has graduated the oldest student registered in the study of Fundamental Economics, according to John H. Clooman, instructor. Mr. Frederick Cullum, who has just completed the ten weeks' course is in his 84th year. He was born in Islington, London, England, in 1855, came to New York City in 1880 and was employed by a famous landowner's estate, where he was in a position to note the steady increase in land values which accrued through the increasing population of New York City. Mr. Cullum's father, John Cullum, was a friend of Henry George."

"Through arrangements made by George W. Huges, extension secretary of the HGSSS, Frank Chodorov, national director, spoke over WKRC on June 30. Mr. Chodorov told his radio audience how an international school of such magnitude as the HGSSS cold conduct all its courses without a tuition charge."

"Julian P. Hickok, extension secretary, presented certificates. Dr. Henry George III spoke on "A Lesson from Nature." Frank Chodorov spoke on "the Mechanics of Idealism," describing the methods used in developing and conductin the school's correspondence courses. Anna George de Mille welcomed the studnets "into the ranks of the Georgist movement." Dr. Walter Mendelson of Germantown related some of his personal contacts with his friend, Henry George. Stephen Bell "sketched the life of the great priest-reformer and read Dr. McGlynn's famous oration at George's funeral."

"The graduation dinner held on June 16 at the Central Y.M.C.A. was attended by one hundred and thirty-five. Harry A. Rowe, executive secretary of the Y.M.C.A. presided. The speakers were Henry W. Hetzel of the Philadelphia faculty, Mac V. edds of the New York faculty, Henry George III, who recently completed a class in Wilmington, Delaware, Frank Chodorov, director of the school, and Julian P. Hickok, Philadelphia Extension Secretary."

"Louis A. Kerwin told of the progress of the Henry George Speakers Club. A display of instructive charts by Capt. Lester A. Jenks, whose efficient work was evident in the proceedings, attracted attention and comment."

"Mr. Sudell spoke on the bill he will introduce in the next Pennsylvania Assembly, for Philadelhia County to derive 99 percent of its real estate revenue from the value of land and one percent from improvements."

"Following the example of Boston, ten prominent Georgists of the Philadelphia Extension have associated themslves as atrust to be known as The Henry George School of Philadelphia. On April 27, the trustees met for the first time as a legally constituted body to elect Julian P. Hickok as President; Samuel L. Green, Vice President; and Burton N. Jones as Secretary-Treasurer. Other members of the board are Lucia Cipolloni, Anna Rose, Dr. Henry George, Ernest Schneider, Charles B. Scheerbaum, Frances Fee, and Harold Sudell. The purpose and form of the organization is similar to that of the New York School."

"There will be nearly as many classes next fall as there were graduates this spring if the enthusiasm evidenced at the HGSSS commencement on July 1 survives the summer months. And Robert C. Bowers, toastmaster, believes it will. Such graduate instructors as P.J. McGrath with a record enrollment of two students -- and a 100% graduation -- showed what the graduate can accomplish with even a small group and a desire to teach."

"William N. McNair, the man who gave up the office of mayor of Pittsburgh rather than violate his Georgist principles, Frank Chodorov, national director of the HGSSS, and John Lawrence Monroe, field director, addressed the graduates."

"Instructors of the past term were P.J. McGrath, Ernest Heckler, P.A. Moneverde, Fred W. Hecker, Joseph Sabata, Wiliam N. McNair, Robert C. Bowers, Fred S. Karn, Samuel Rex and William Comoroda."