Evening Star Newspaper, April 21, 1929, Page 23

All material for this' column must " be in"the State office, Room 101, Bur- lington- Hotel by the Wednesday pre- ceding the Surday-on which publica- tlon is desired. Reports of State officers and State icommittee chairman made up the pro- for the State convention of the et of Columbia Congress of Pagents and Teachers last Tuesday. About three hundred members of the eongress met for Junch before the meet- ing. The Singing Mothers led in llnlinl parent-teacher songs during the ses- ‘The State oflmlx;u and chairmen who m Mrs, Z. D. Blackistone, treas- " Mrs. d! Castell, oogvspom}:fll lmry nad Mrs. L. rown, - Chairmen: Mrs, Eppa L. Nor- 11.. d.lncmr of Singing Mothers; Mrs. H. D: Aller, safety; Mrs. H. N. Stull, Summer round-up; Mrs. Joseph Sand- ers, health; Mrs. L. B. Castell, ways Mrs V. ¥ Towe, State | gress and by ot v ' ™ e dent of ‘ine United Btates as Child Mrs. E. J. Dowu.ng clothes conserva- tion; Mrs. W. P. Roop, social hygiene; . Magruder, Child Weltare Magasine; Mrs. Glen Leach, juvenile protection; Mrs. G. W. Lady, pre- school;- Mrs. J. S. Davis, State honor roll; Mrs. W. T. Bannerman, legislation, and Mrs. H. M. Phillips, mental hy- giene. A feature was the introduction to the members present of the following school principals: Supervising, Miss Janet McWilliams, Miss Adelaide Davis and Henry W. Draper; Junior High, Mrs. A. I Kinnear, Columbia; Mrs. T. M. Lumsden, Powell; Mrs. C. W. Holmes, Langley; Mr. Henry Safforld, Macfarland, and Mr. H. E. Warner, Hines. Elementary schools: Miss Flor- ence Mortimer, Wheatley; Miss Blanche Fawcett, Randall Highlands-Orr; Mrs, Louise Duganne, Key; Miss A. L. Ga- leskle, Grant-Weightman; Miss Susan R. Craghill, Blair-Hayes; Miss Grace Lind, Johnson-Bancroft; Miss Gertrude Young, Peabody-Hilton-Carberry; Miss M. T. Gore, Force-Adams; Mrs. M. 8. Conway, Woodridge; Miss H. M. Knigh- ton, Cranch-Tyler; Miss A. M. Clayton, Seaton-Blake, and Miss Mary Draney, John Burrou Resolutions were adopted urging par- ents and teachers to take a firm stand together for a sane and reasonable code of social ethics, which will command the respect and support of the par- ents, teachers and the youth of today; that real estate de- velopment com- panies be urged to set aside adequate land ‘for commu- nity playgrounds and parks in pro- portion to every square foot of land laid out in new building lots, and also to ask the Board of Educa- tion - to consider some plan for re- lieving the ele- mentary school principals of some of their routine clerical duties to enable them to give more time and thought to co-ordinating the school and community. Mrs. B. C. Hovklns. president of the Jowa Congress of Parents and Teach- ers, head a delegation from her State to the- National Congress here next month. The West School mothers’ group an- nounces a second talk by Miss Summy at West School Apru 24, at 1:30 p.m. Her topic will be “Adult Education for ‘Worthy Home-Membership -m Relation to Character Devélopment.” Mrs. Hopkins, Miss Anne Tellery Renshaw spoke on “Blank Spaces in Spiritual Muutlm“ to the Mount Vernon Association April 10. The Singing Mothers, under the dlr::‘unn of . Norrls, gave a group of solos. . The National Broadcasting Co. in co-operation with the National s-reu Councll mnounce 13 consecutive week= to be broadcast by out- xu.nd!ng leaders in American life. Charles M. Schwab, chairman of the board, Bethlehem Steel Co., will be the first speaker of the 13-week pr:fnm President Henry A. jer the National Safety Council introduce Mr. Schwab and outline the series at the initial program, which will. run <|from 7 to 7:30 o'clock. on Saturday evening, April 20. The other talks will be given on successive Saturday eve- nings from 7:15 to 7:30. Mr Schwab's subjec':_’ will be, “Safety as a Factor in dustry.” opens officially on May day. has bem m. aside by an act of Con- a_proclamation of the Health day. The phydcu examination will be held on May 1 from 10 to 13 oclock at, the following_ child hygiene stations: Georgetown University Hosplul 725 Twenty-second street, 330 C street, 480 E street southwest, 900 Maryland avenue northeast, 1205 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, 5327 Georgia avepue, 1201 Talbert street southeast, 2012 Rhode Island avenue and Children’s Hospital. Some schools will be used also as ex- amination centers. Parent-Teacher As- sociation of schools nearest these cen- ters are asked to supply clerical helpers for the doctors. Chairmen who are arranging for ex- aminations in their achools are request- ed to notify the state chairman, Mrs. H. N. Stull, 408 Fourth street northeast, Lincoln 6241, so that the list of schools to be used may be submitted to Dr. Ballou for his approval. The Singing Mothers’ Chorus, Mrs. E. L. Norris, director, gave a program of songs for a meeting of the Randle- Highlands Association April 19. The chorus will meet for rehearsal April 2¢ |and 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Burlington Hotel. A meeting of the Grant assotiation will be held Anrfl 24 at 7:30 pm. The speaker will be Dr. Frank W. Ballou, superintendent of schools, Park View Platoon School Association elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Thomas E. Griffith, first vice pres« ident, Mrs. Philip Martin; second vice president, Mrs. Alsop; recording secre- tary, Mrs. G. Jones; corresponding sec- retary, Mrs. Fred H. Walker; secretary, Mrs. A. Morgan. It was voted to pur- chase an- electric eraser cleaner. An appropriation was made to defray the expenses of the retiring president, Mrs. C. H. Ruoff, who is a delegate to the national convention. Values and bene- fits of the National Parent-Teacher As- sociation convention were spoken of by Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Ruoff and Mrs. Brooks, reporting delegate from the Dis- trict Congress. Mrs. V. Kebler, health chairman, awarded ribbon badges to mothers of children who took advantage of last year's Summer “round-up.” Mrs. Coch- ran, Summer “round-up” chairman, re- ported that canvassing for names of children entering school next Fall is in progress. Mrs. Ashburn reported on the clean-up campaign and funds have been appropriated for badges to be used as awards in the Fall. Miss Scrivener, principal, gave the “high lights” of the Cleveland National Education Association convention. The platoon school posters, made by this association, and a piece of art work by Mrs. Keiser's room were on exhibition at the convention. lmnd;noa b-nner IM dergarten. the l A meeting of the West: ldmol Asso- ciation was held April 8., Commissioner Proctor L. Dougherty made an address. Capt., £, E. Adler of chigf_of the Air Corps discusset avia- tion.’ Mrs. Frankliyn Jones spoke briefly upon phu that were being formed for the entertainment of those attending me national conference. ryan association will meet in the sehpol April 25, at 7:30 p.m. Mhl Catherine Watkins, director of.kinder- garten education will be the speaker of th‘ evening. Mrs. Harry Dygert will have charge of the program. ‘The Wheatley School Association met April 12 lnl uu rollowln' t‘lf.t:\ dnn fl.l e ketch e gra upils gave a sketch en- titled, "!Imghfiie and Rain,” which was_dedicated to the memory of Miss Austin, administrative principal. The administrative principal, Miss Flor- ence Mortimer, gave & talk on “Value of Co-operation” and “Children’s Clubs Under the Teacher’s Supervision”; Mrs, Brooks, eighth grade teacher, gave a talk on "snuty," supplementel by a drill by the Boy Patrol under her su- pervision; The eighth grade girls %: a sketch called “April Showers”; a talk on “Heaith and Safety” was given by Miss’ Gantley, eighth grade teacher. The members and friends inspected a sewing exhibition by pupils of Miss Bresnahan, who spoke on “Sewin Week.” The tdmlnluntlve principal, Miss Mortimer, in behalf of the asso- ciation, presented Mrs. Edith Wollett, pr;t president, with a past president’s pin. ‘The Jefferson Association met E)n 15. An amendment to the constituti which changed the selection of officers from the October meeting to the May meeting, was accepted by the asso- clation. A resolution was adopted asking for the establishment of & dental clinic in the southwest section. Mrs. Margaret R. Merritt, director of guidance at Jefferson, explained the educational and vocational guidance in the Junior High ‘hools. E. C. Woodson, of the Kiwanis mub. told what business men are doing to help guidance work. The glee club entertained. Miss McGroarty's section won the Parent-Teacher Association banner. HOIGE DIANDS FOR_ EN WORCHS 1110 G EsT1879 | Officers were elected Ax’lz:‘hn:n April 10, as follows: i president; Mrs, 'T. J. Whinerey, vice pruuwnt- Mrs. O. R. Baldus, treasurer, the Edmonds conservation chairman, 1 Plans for a movie benefit nt the Home Theater, Thirteenth d streef northeast, Wednesday -mnwon. 24, have been completed. A social was held in the Parent- ’nnchar clubroom, whm refreshments were served, and Mrs. J. Pritts, hospi- tality chairman, lntroduud the new members. The Gordon Junior High School As- sociation will meet April 24, st 7: u p.m., in the school auditorium. Mrs. N. Saunders will speak on the national convenuon to be held in May, and F. A. Woodward will discuss club activities -t Gordon. There also will be a musi- program and a dramatic ling, See the school vupus at work was the main feature of the meeting of the Langley High School Assoclation April 16. A program planned by the teach- ers, consisting of musical numbers by the school orchestra, Harmonica Band and the Glee Club was presented. A dance by eight «irls of 7B-3 also was given. Several boys gave a tumbling exhibition. Mrs. Kendall was presented with a $5 gold plece for having enrolled l.he atest number of members, 3¢ in num- E: ‘The nominating committee is Mrs. Lawlessy Mrs. Le Roy Willett and James Bates. The attendance banners were won by Mrs. Kopsch and Miss Hick's sections, ulpecuvely. The Madison Association met April 11. The meeting was addressed by the by new president, Mrs. Eleanor Earhardt. principal, Miss Cornelia )nthh. lh-nlud the assoclation for helping to purchase physical training equipment. #Send the Ashes Away Forever When you are doing your Spring cleaning, start in right and have a modern oil burner installed in your home. IsroMATI( Phone Potomac 2048 or write for list of 600 Washington inatallations— i will be MAILED to you! —_— HEATING SYSTEMS Installed—Reconditioned Domestic Service Corporation 1706 Connecticut Avenue Bgclusive Agents for Oll-O-Matic William H, Gottlieb, Manager Heating Engineers for more than 36 years tnvestment seermz Crisp, Sehnol benhlp chnlmun. lothes - junjor high . ward, pflndpul of Gordon Junior lu.n ‘pringipal, ed States, Miss Ashoy and Bradley Reeves entertained with plano solos. Mrs, J. Blake Gordon, president, an- nounced the association will give a ben efit card party at the school April 29, at 8 o'clock. 5 ok vl\le“ was made by ridge fimo{mm. Mrs. Oscar Eilis, chairman of milk hnlth committee of the Wood- 1, veports that 12, nc u.n- tles of milk have been served the dren of this school since last Ocuvber and that $26.43 has been received from the sale of graham crackers, Mrs. Carroll, chairman of the v-yl and means cor the luncheon School A 11 was a success. ‘The child welfare committee at the J. | spoke on The Bancroft association met April 12. Henry F. Gilligan, Board of Education of the 'The Child and , member of the District, the School Disrtict Congress of Parents and Teach- ers April 16 received a gold star for the work done du the past year by Mrs. Kegerbein her committee. The Abbot Vocational Association at the school April 15.' Through the efforts of Mf. Bowmati, the Citizens’ Associations of Columbia Helghts, Mid- City -and unton Park have gone on record as. approving the work of the and dednnfi its transfer- next year to- Columbia ior High School. He also expects to have the needs of the school broadcast in the near future from Station WOL., - It was Mdefl to hold the May .m., so that the par- reported fum lot a lunc;a:m;u to, b‘o = school _ groun y 'A6. Mr3. J. H. MeGann reported the nn&s of candidates for the election which will be held at the next meeting, May 14. rs. J. E. Gifford reported on the Sum- mr round-up. The examination of pre-school chfldren will be condu at the school on May 1, at 10 a.m.® committee of eight mothers was i pomkd to held “round up” the chi £ 'l'he third-grade children, ! a‘ d).,lhl Blanch Street, enurtnlned v 3 ‘The Northwest Suburban Citizens’ Association were guests of the Tenl Janney association at its April meetin; A. G. Seiler, president of the citi: Hle | association, delivered an address. 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