Gem City Business College - Yearbook (Quincy, IL)

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26 GEM CITY BUSINESS COLLEGE, QUINCY, ILLINOIS l 9 ,J UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE ATTRACTIVE SALARIES AND HOURS OF WORK The hub of the nation's business centers in Washington, D.C. It is the seat of Congress and the majority of the government Bureaus are lo- cated in that city. A number of the Outstanding Museums and Universities are there and it is one of the cultural spots of the world. The majority of the workers in the government offices are under the United States Civil Service. Under the original Civil Service Act, a person is selected from an eligible list and after a period of probation, is certified to his position on a permanent basis. As long as his work is of a satisfactory nature, he can depend on a permanent position with pension benefits after he has reached retirement age. There are ample chances for advancement in rank and salary and there is the added incentive for one located in Washington in being able to complete any type of educational training that he wishes. There are three grades of typists, stenographers, and six grades of clerks with Salaries ranging from 31756.00 to 33021.00 a year. The basic time is a five day, forty hour week, and for hours in excess of forty hours in any week the pay is one and one-half times the basic rate. The three initial grades and the salary scale of each is as follows: TYPIST-+STENOGRAPHERS-CLERK . . Basic Position Salary CAF-1 .... ...,. S 1750.00 CAF-2 .... 1954.00 CAF-3 .... 2163 28 CAF-4 .... 1 f I 1 13239400 The additional grades for clerks have the follow- ing optional branches: PERSON N EL-PURCHASING-STOCK ACCOUNTING-STATISTICAL-RATE Basic Position Salary CAF-5 ................................ 2644.80 CAF-6 ................................ 3021.00 For those individuals who can qualify, either by training or experience there are higher grades under the headings of ACCOUNTANT and AUDITOR with salary ranges from 33874.00 to 33397.20 and from 39378.33 to 39975.00 respectively. The next series of classifications are as follows: Basic Position Salary CAF- 7 33397.20 CAF- 8 3773.40 CAF- 9 4149.60 CAF-10 4525.80 CAF -1 1 4902.00 CAF-12 5905.00 CAF -13 7102.20 CAF-14 8179.50 CAF-15 9975.00 It will be readily seen fromthe above that there are ample opportunities for those persons who are Quallfied and competent. Because of that reason We urge all persons to complete the training offered at Gem City before going to Washington as th1S will make. it possible for one to qualify for a better classification than might be possible without the thorough foundation given in this institution. 11 W' U ,I P' 7.1 'S I! -' lf . r , Lf? ff A, .- Uf' Q., ,age , . fLsQ,,,l!1.' a'f.1 E' . 1. r-Y' Milly , gf J 45 ' ., Zag . W.: ',f ,5- ala'-if . 1 . V m'.i In :f .. J., 'vi ii. Try, 5, YI nf - ' V, v .fit ff'zf',w 'T 9 116' Z A 35 INJ ' ,' C' ,fgff-lf .F I+.1e? '-, --rg? if lf- K' ,YIM 1.1: ,. - DJ.-. ',,f. ,ihl 'QL I0-lf' M' ', ., we ,, f' 959' . -41' 1 :,...'e ' .- u 4 Aw ,If vnu fr QL ' fg3...- ,, . 'wa '5 2 --I' LL' .. ,- :HJ tive R' -f',5 X rofp.-- .. L ' l' liefiiifilk '. . , 4 P,..fl-f., W . U:-- .- V . ,.f P . f co.'.f.Q-W , . ,A 1 C l ' 1 .wr '1 LI. nf fy lf, . v' gl - - . L., -- ' EAT -U-H I ...v ,g f ,K Yui --5-j' fif lrf-Zlf h ,,fpl Lil- - ' :af L ' + . . H pfu.: 4 --ff ', ' .1 ,Q- fill. 5.13.3 '- ,,,,,.g ...,t.,,.. 51-5. - - -'e ' I ' ' . not ff C.i.:. -r. fu .,.'.. J... Eno 11.03. . EOLLEGI iiif lllilli iN A ltiif' ig 1 uv- A ilkfffffg ,imzaqg Q N H.--F. .. .lf ... .-. W..iigJ,Q IIN- .ILA il .P-St. 0-v-T?:,i . N , nu.'v .....'Y 'vu ,Ar-,. -. . . .--... ,n 3:-.swf EM,-. 5 , . 2. rp 2 T 4 - if 0 Init--. - . , Xu' ups w '-lg-1' - 1. 'EL-2 all TK . .uk ., L' 'ff . UT I.. --Qt M,-Q -,, -. VHS-Q ..f I. -Mtg -:lg '.'-. rxr' A . Etcfe-ljf' a' fr-4 ' .2 EL :V .., A., 'l'g?'.f. i : 'sJ':' . L- 5' II ., A A 1 -- .,, .. W Lf' --, . rr' ' H'-1 mu- QL 'il . -...y . S, '-Q.. . wg. ,, l fx, .N- f. Q K . Tr ' '?: v ALE-. M, AW ., 'if .x1,. ?.,:,::.i 2 Xx N LUN.. 'K ' . .FQ S 1 .N X .bt 'Tl X42 5 ,Lx -is I W Q,--2.1 Q -. ,-J ha: F- 4- 'NI' Mb .Sip . .N xfff. 5- ' 800335-rt SQ Wu ml 55' ey, '. t .M . wi Sfm- . Ek!

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CALCULATING MACHINE COURSE A There is a demand for calculator machine oper- ators, especially in the larger trade centers such as Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Indianapolis and Detroit. We give a certain amount of instruction on the calculating machine as a part of our routine course of instruction in the business department. This teaches the keyboard and the operation of the various types of computations. Those who wish to specialize on this machine may take a more compre- hensive course. In addition to the regular informative course given in the business department, we offer two special courses which prepare the students for the more exacting requirements of work as a full time calculating machine operatorg a six weeks course and a twelve weeks' course. Cost of the in- struction book for the six weeks' course is 50c. ' SOCIAL SECURITY, WITHDRAWAL TAX Sz UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACCOUNTING The instruction given in our rapid calculation classes and in our regular accounting work amply prepares the student for pay roll accounting. Those students who wish additional information on these subjects' can get the necessary advice and reference books by consulting any of the teachers in the book- keeping and accounting departments. THE STENOTYPE COURSE Stenotype-New classes start the first of each month, provided there is a sufficient number to form a class. ' Manual-Average time to cover text and reader, eight to ten weeks. - Dictation-Average time, sixteen to twenty weeks. Dictation speed is 70, 80, 100, 125, and 150 words a minute. Typing, business English, spelling, office practice class and Civil Service-as outlined under head of Stenographic course. ' , LIFE SCHOLARSHIP Those who wish to take advantage of the Life Scholarship plan of tuition, which has been so popular with our students for the past seventy- seven years, should write to the secretary of the college for information. , We do not issue Life Scholarships for the Steno- type course, the Walton Course in Higher Account- ing, the General Motors Accounting Course, the Ford Motor Accounting Course, the Social Security Course, or the Special Calculator Course. The regular, term tuition rates are charged for these courses. g Students having term tuition who wish to change to a Life Scholarship, may do so at any time by. paying the full. cost of the scholarship as published above. ' TUITION RATES Tuition Payable in Advance Four weeks, good in any department-32250. Special courses may be arranged for those who desire them. Special attention is directed towards those courses now being given in General Motors accounting, Social Security work and in the use of the calculating machines. - BOOKS AND STATIONERY Books and stationery for the various courses of study are kept in stock at the office. The cost of the books for each course is approximately as follows: For the Business course ......... ........... S 25.00 For the Stenographic course ..... .... 1 4.00 For the Secretarial course ....... . . .... 23.00 For the Full Combination course .... .... 3 0.00 Diploma fee ......... ............ . . 2.00 LIST OF BOOKS The textbooks used in this institution have been selected after much care and study. In the case of our bookkeeping and elementary accounting texts, we have written and published our own texts over a period of seventy-seven years. In our opinion, there are no better textbooks on the market today. These books are modernized each year to meet the chang- ing conditions caused through new laws governing the income tax, social security, unemployment com- pensation, and other federal laws. The following is a list ofthe principal textbooks in use, together with the cost at the time this catalog goes to press. A College Edition Bookkeeping ........ ........ S 1.75 Blanks for College Edition Bookkeeping ...... 3.75 Complete Bookkeeping ...., ............. . . . 3.00 Blanks for Complete Bookkeeping .... .... 6 .00 Commercial Law ................. .... 1 .72 Arithmetic ........... .... .... 1 . 48 Rapid Calculation Budget ......... .65 Business English and Letter Writing .... .85 Speller .......................... .50 Lessons in Practical Penmanship.. . . ,.50 Gregg Shorthand Manual ...... . .... 1.50 Gregg Speed Studies ...... .... 1 .60 Kimball Contest Copy .... .68 Typewriting Manual .... .... 1 .00 Advanced Typing ......... ............ . 40 Business Principles and Management. .... .... 1 .75 Applied Secretarial Practice .......... .... 1 .80 Stenographic Reference Manual .... .52

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IIC! noni 4 QLVQ-Ill'-A i.G?i-..!l'l5-f ,Iv . .0 . .. ' 'flffi-I , ..., x. , ' ., ' 1.- Hu, un- P. .--,, .4-.pf A, 1 vw Q' . ,,' . .pa 9 . 5: V :Hd f fl --f Iii I , -if I' jf?1f if Zig.. 'tgp L'6r'r'fI'c' 1' My W ,-' GEM CITY BUSINESS COLLEGE, QUINCY, ILLINOIS 27 There are many positions available to men and Women under the Federal Civil Act and one should consider employment as a Civil Service Employee. In addition to the United States Service there are numerous State Civil Service positions that offer attractive positions. The Federal Service now has a forty hour week with a basic salary. In addition to the courses of instruction offered by the various colleges and universities in Wash- ington, the Department of Agriculture offers college and graduate work along specialized lines available to government employees. The Government supervises the housing of its employees and it is possible for one to obtain com- fortable quarters, where conditions are suitable and pleasant. Bulletins received from the government assure us that a girl is perfectly safe in going to the Capitol for work. There is a month's vacation on pay. With the museums, sights, and chances for observing the government in action, a girl is wise to plan to get to the Capitol City if possible. Positions in the Capitol City offer wonderful opportunities. The libraries, museums, art galleries, and other public buildings, which are among the most beautiful in the world, are yours to enjoy at your leisure. The opportunity to visit Congress and hear its debates is in itself an education. A great many states, including Illinois and Mis- souri, have Civil Service control over many of their positions. In the state of Illinois, practically every clerical, stenographic, or other office position is secured through Civil Service examinations con- ducted by the state. The state of Missouri has re- cently adopted Civil Service. COLLEGE EDUCATION CAN BE SECURED WHILE IN A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION There are many advantages offered to the person in the Federal Civil Service, and every young woman is justified in considering it as a possible future occupation. Many young men and women wishing a college or university education do not realize that it is possible to secure such training because of their working in a United States Civil Service position in Washington, D. C. Located in Washington are such nationally known institutions as the American University, the Catholic University of America, George Washington University, Georgetown Uni- versity, National University. These universities have planned courses of instruction covering all types of training that commence in the early evening and are designed for civil service employees. It is possible for one in the government employ to work during the daytime and then complete his college work at night in approximately the same length of time required by the student attending the average college in the day time. Many Gem City students have secured their college degrees and courses in law, medicine, engineering, or some science in this manner. It is an opportunity that should be considered by the ambitious person. When one comes to Gem City, we shall be glad to advise him concerning such a program of higher education. LARGE NUMBERS OF GEM CITY STUDENTS ARE IN CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS 'Throughout the years, many hundreds of Gem City students have successfully passed the United States Civil Service examinations and have obtained employment in Washington. Many of these persons Supreme Court Building, Washington, D. C. went to Washington because of the educational opportunities and have remained in Governmental service, while others have used the civil service work as a stepping stone to positions elsewhere. Among the many former students who are holding attractive positions with the government are: Velma Ryan, Foreign Trade Analyst, Recon- struction Finance Corporation, T. C. Clinkenbeard, Veterans Administration, Cincinnati, A. Guy Daniels, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., Vivian Shuman, Federal Bureau of Investi- gation, Chicago, Grover Jones, Treasury Fiscal Representative, Chicago, W. F. Baker, Naval Am- munition Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada, J. F. Wagen- blast, Chief, Statistical section, Social Security Board, Baltimore, Md., Susan Hall Hickman, De- partment of State, Washington, James Offut, Private Secretary to the Director of the Mint, William H. Fox, an executive in the Forestry Service, Jerome Schleeper, Treasury department, Helen Todd, In- ternal -Revenue department, Kenneth Heitkamp, Department of Commerce, Maxine F raker, Secre- tary -Adjutant General's office, E. J. Hibbs, Auditor of Public Debts, L. H. Weisenburger, Administra- tive Assistant, Treasury department, Edward Bar- telt, United States representative on the Fiscal Commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, Lettie M. Rawson, S.O.S. Per- sonnel, War department, Ralph Oberg, War de- partment, Albert R. Smith, Social Security Board, Georgia M. Weisser, War department, Sadie Sorrill, Internal Revenue, Margaret Baldry, Social Security, Ellaree A. Rippel, War department, Lorna Rippel, Treasury department, Dorothy Speiser, Production management. The above are but a few of the hundreds of Gem City students who are happily at work for the Federal government in Washington. -Every young person should consider the possibilities offered by the government to its workers.