Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1930, Page 32

'Parent-Teacher Activities All material for this column must be malled to the State office, Room 101, Burlington Hotel, in time to be received on the first delivery on Wednesday pre- ;'%1,“. the Sunday on which publication ‘The December conference of the Dis- trict of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers will be held Tuesday at 8 .m. in the Wilson Teachers' College. g‘he program will be in charge of Selden M. Ely, third vice president, and Mrs. J. W. Byler, fourth vice president of the State organization. There will be an exhibit of thrift work as done at the Bancroft School and a speaker of na- tional reputation. ‘The Singing Mothers' Chorus will lead | the assemblage in carols and refresh- ments will be served. The class in parental education at George Washington University will meet Wednesday instead of Tuesday. Mme. Von Unschuld, music chairman of the congress, has announced that £he is anxious to form a parent-teacher orchestra and requests parents notify her of any child who can play any sort | of musical instrument. She will then test out, arrange and rehearse the chil- dren, looking toward the formation of an orchestra which can creditably per- form before Parent-Teacher groups. ‘There will be a meeting of the Child ‘Welfare Magazine chairmen in the State office, Room 101, Burlington Ho- tel, December 18, at 2 p.m. Mrs. W. P. Roop, State chairman of study groups, is anxious that each as- sociation have a study group along some phase of parental education. If there are such groups already formed with laci of leaders she is able to supply them through co-operation with the University Women’s Club. Telephone her, Columbia 4481, and she will supply the leader. At the December meeting of the | board of managers of the congress Tuesday afternoon it was decided to send a letter to President Hoover, urging the reappointment of Judge Kathyrn Sellers as judge of the Juvenile Court of the District. The monthly conference of the presi- | dents of associations in the seventh di- | vision was held Monday at the Bur- lington Hotel. Several matters of im- portance to the association were dis-| cussed. It was decided to hold a Spring festival during the latter part of March. Mrs. J. W. Moler, State chairman of | thift, requests assoclations not having | a €peaker for the January meeting to | consider a thrift speaker from one of the banks. Cranch-Tyler. ‘The Cranch-Tyler Association met at the Tyler School December 8. After the business meeting Mrs. Lucas, the pro- m chairman, took charge. Mrs. tanley Fuller gave a talk. Miss H ley's Glee Club sang Christmas carols. A Scotch play, under the direction of Miss Dugan, was presented by the sixth Kfl‘deruplls. Mrs. J. N. Saunders, president of the District of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers, made an address. Brightwood. ‘The Brightwood Association met Tuesday evening. It was Father’s night, Policeman Lutz of the thirteenth pre- cinct, in charge of the Brightwood School Boy Patrol, made an address. The members of the patrol gave a brief drill. A. M. Koehler, executive secre- tary of the National Committee on Street and Highway Safety, also spoke. The Red and Blue Army campaign is growing in interest and numbers. The Reds won a double victory, having both the greatest number of parents and the greatest number of fathers present. Reservoir. At 8 meeting of the Reservoir Asso- ciation December 9 a program of Chrisumes carols was given by the chil- dren. It was voted that arithmetic pads_be for children above the third grade. Gordon Junior High. The Gordon Junior High School Association will meet December 19 at :30 p.m. The speaker will be Miss Sl Baker, director of community centers. The executive committee will | meet the same day at 1 o'clock. Hine Junior High. The Hine Junior High Association will meet Thursday at 8 p.m.. Talks| by various teachers. musical selections by the Boys' and Girls’ Glee Clubs and & Christmas play, under the direction of Miss Marie Walcott, will be pre- sented. ‘The executive committee will meet | and carols sung by the puplils. in the school library at 7:30 p.m. the same day. "This Chitinats mabe yours e Kalmia Road. ‘The Kalmia Road Association will meet Wednesday at 8 pm. at the home of Mrs. C. R. Riordon, 1328 Juniper street, with Mrs. F. A. Schutz and Mrs. J. E. Booth as co-hostesses. James F. Oyster. A luncheon was given by the James P. Oyster Association at the school Thursday. The members of the execu- tive board acted as hostesses. The monthly meeting of the associa- tion was held last Monday. Dr. PFisher of the Public Health De- | partment and John Dolph of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. made | addresses. Gage. The Gage Association met Monday. Miss Pepper, chairman of the Reference Book Committee, reported the purchase of an encyclopedia as a gift to the school from the association. Mrs. Cranford, pre-school chairman, awarded 10 blue ribbons to physically perfect children entering kindergarten this year. The Schick test would be given in January. Mrs. Lyddane, the president, re- quested the names of needy families in the school district, so that aid might be given at Christmas. ‘The banner for attendance of parents was won by the kindergarten, Mrs, Lil- ley, teacher. Brent-Dent. Mrs. J. N. Saunders, president of the District of Columbia Congress of Pa- rents and Teachers, addressed the Brent-Dent Association last Monday. The proceeds from the bazaar will be used to supply needy children with milk lunches. Ten Thanksgiving baskets | were distributed by the schools and plans were made for Christmas boxes and contributions voted. John Eaton. At the meeting of the John Eaton Association last Monday evening Mr. Colpoys, chairman of ~the Advisory Committee of the School Board, gave an address. Mrs. Ruediger explained the use of the Curtiss practice tests. Announcement was made of a cash gift from the funds of the association to the Student Aid Committee. This money will be used to buy underwear for destitute children. Powell Junior High. Mrs. Thomas Martin led a discussion at the monthly meeting of the associa- tion Wednesday afternoon on the gen- eral topic “The Home and Character Education.” This discussion was based upon a questionnaire prepared by Mrs. W. G. Stuart, president of the associa- tion, and distributed at the November meeting. Peabody-Hilton-Carbery. A luncheon for children and parents preceded the December meeting of the association in the Peabody School, after which, following a short business meet- ing, the parents were escorted to the various class rooms, where the pupils explained special work in progress. Miss Haas' fourth grade repeated a Thanksgiving play in the newly deco- rated library in the Hilton School, and | Miss Richardson’s fourth grade at Car- | bery repeated a Viking play in costume. | These costumes were made by the boys and girls, and the Viking ship used in the play, which was also made by the g:rpfls. will be on exhibit in the Car- 'y School. | Blow-Webb. | ‘The Blow-Webb Association was or- ganized with officers as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs. Deck; vice pres'dents, Mrs. Yobst and Mrs. Gourley; secretary, Mrs. Updike; treasurer, Miss Parks. | The first meeting was held at Webb School. Solos were rendered by Mrs. | Kettering, and Dr. Murphy gave & talk. | ‘The Schick test was discussed. It was decided to hold the regular meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be held in Blow School, January 6. Kenilworth, ‘The Kenilworth Association will meet | December 17, at 2 p.m. The program | will be devoted to “Health in the Home" | and a Christmas play will be presented | Wesley Heights. ! ‘The Wesley Heights Association will | meet at the Wesiey Heights Community Club next Tuesday, at 8 p.m. Dorsey Hyde of the Washington Chamber of Commerce will speak. Plans will be | made at the meeting for the ground- breaking ceremony for the new Horace Mann School. Emery-Eckington. The Emery-Eckington Association met t Emery School December 5. Prof. C. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 14, 1930—PART O — e e W. Holmes, principal of Langley Junior High School, addressed the association. A vocal solo was rendered by Miss Lo- raine Gerardl. The following “perfect health” children received blue ribbons: Norma Abraham, Edwin Beller, Virginia Lon Clair, Don Jenkins, William John- son, Katherine Menefee, Sidney Seale, Mary Ellen Swiggard, Helen Waldrop. The prize for the largest number of parents present was won by the third grade of Emery School, Miss Barnhart teacher. N A report was made of aid given to two needy families Thanksgiving. Fairbrother-Rossell. ‘The study group, under the leadership of Mrs. Edith Altman and Miss M. Z. Hayward, is progressing satisfactorily. It meets on the first Wednesday month- ly in the Rossell School, at 1:30 p.m. Talks were given by Mrs. P. E. Switzer and Mrs. W. P. Roop. ‘Woodridge. ‘The Woodridge Association will meet Thursday, at 2:30 p.m., in the school. A Christmas program will be presented by the school children. The following grade mothers have been selected to rep- resent the various rooms: Mrs. W. B. Putman, Miss Kemp, kindergarten; Mrs. John Kane, Miss Lovell, first grade: Mrs. F. T. Donnelly, Miss Shaw, first grade; Mrs. G. Giles, Miss Whiten, sec- ond grade; Mrs. John Kelly, Miss Mar- ceron, second grade; Mrs. R. A. Lyons, Mrs. Bennert, third ; Mrs. George ‘Targett, Mrs. Taylor, third and fourth grades; Mrs. A, Avery, Miss Eversfield, fourth and fifth grades: Mrs. M. Strizzi, Mrs. Newman, fifth grade; Mrs, .D. Thorne, Miss Barnard, sixth grade. Barnard. After the business meeting of the Barnard Association, Mrs. Z. W. Oat- ley, Miss Hester W. Bell and Miss Janet McWillilams, supervising princi- pal, made addresses. There was an ex- hibit of the children’s work. Bryan. \ The Bryan Association will meet at the school December 11 at 2 pm. Tenley-Janney. The Mothers’ Study Group will meet in the Janney auditorium December 17 at 1:30 pm. Thomsen. ‘The Thomson Association met Tues- day, when J. G. Yaden spoke. Miss Eleanor Hulbert gave plano solos. Some of the children of the sixth grade sang Christmas carols and HMarriet Mason also played a piano solo. The mem- bership chairman, Mrs. McMaurry, re- | ported 14 new members. Mr. Finkel, the principal, presented Mrs. Bransdorf, the retiring president, with a past president’s pin behalf of the associatien. | Miss Burke's room won the prize for | ttendance of parents. Visit Our Optical Department at Once and Have Your Eyes Examined FREE Special Offer— Genuine Invisible Bifocal Lenses* Far and near vision in one pair of lenses. Sell $ regularly for $12. Spe- AL PEU0. . cimmiisonss Fine quality lenses for either far or near vision fitted to your eyes. $3-50 Special *Colored and Oylindrical Lenses Not Included “Every Pair of Glasses Guaranteed” Two registered Optometrists in attendance. Dr. Kanstoroom in charge. Dept.—Main _Floor. Accounts Invited. MANCE of#. swordd with thenew VICTOR RING back the memories of far-off times . . . all the sweetest music of the world . . . as well as the livest jazz of today . .. with a New Home Recording Victor Radio Electrola in your home. 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At the December meeting of the | Whittier Association last Monday were found through the Summer round-up physically fit, and a talk was by Dr. volunteered to weigh measure all of the children school next week. ribbons to be given mothers cards for the second grade and to money from the milk fund to buy a re- frigerator to keep the milk from the time of delivery until it is used. A Christmas party was planned for the children, and Mrs, L. Poole was asked to arrange this. and Miss Hopkins were appointed a Wheatley. ber 4 and invited the parents to have tea in the library at the close of the meeting. Presentation by the presi- dent, Mrs. Nora K. Brameel, of library books on behalf of the association for the new library was made to Miss | ‘Emfly Scrivener, principal. Donations to the library fund were: Park View | Platoon School Association, $100; Citi- | zens” Association, $25; one smali_club, $15; books by the Park View Women's Club, and by many parents and chil- dren. The old newspaper and maga- zine sale netted $4.58. A prize for the best book plate to be used as a die for library books was won by Jonnie Snider, in the seventh grade. It was voted to invite the Public School | Association to hold one of its meetings in the Park View School and see the | platoon system in operation. Mrs. Cor- Six | bin made an address. er. Harold King sang and a moving n %ha| Mrs. Borden, environment chairman, |picture was presented. n the | announced that the cabinet for Miss| The kindergarten, Miss Jaquette, ’s Toom had been installed. Ten |teacher, won the attendance prize. Mrs. | s was donated to the Boy Scout |W. G. Ilich, president of the association, use | Bugle Corps for drum heads through |announced that the Christmas party for their chairman, Mrs. Martin. the children of the school will be held The assoclation will play Santa Claus |in the auditorium the afternoon of De- ml?9 ciospe:1 Mission children. A do- | cember 23. | nation was also made to the Receiving Home for Children. Mrs. Morgan asked i RN Open house was observed at McKin- Curtls-Hyde-Addison. Many parents were present at the assoclation meeting December 8, when a program of Christmas songs, dances and recitations was provided by the children. Arrangements were made to hold a Christmas party for all the children December 23. Blue ribbons were awarded to the four children found physically perfect in the recent examination given to the 14 new children entering. H. W. Draper spoke. Miss Hellinger's class retains for the next month the silver cup awarded for attendance. Mrs. Whittier, Powell Elementary. The Powell Elementary Association met Monday evening. Stephen H. Talkes, secretary-treasurer of the Retail Credit Men's Association, was the speak- blue | awarded the children W. A. Shannon. Mrs. Roethe that old, clean clothing be left at her Program Committee. Miss Clinton's class won the pennant for attendance. the | dressed the association meeting Decem- Park View Platoon. Miss Ethel Carney, library teacher of Park View Platoon School, ad- home o at the school for student aid work. Children of Miss Townsend's room gave vocal selections, and solos were sung by Miss Roddy, teacher, and Mrs. Wagner, music chairman, Mrs. Mar- lowe assisting at the plano. “Fathers' Night” will be the subject ley High School recently, when Principal Frank Daniel and his corps of teachers received the patrons of the school and arranged conferences with subject teach- ers. A musical program was presented by the school orchestra and glee clubs under the direction of Dore Walton and Mrs. Bella Thompson. of the meeting January 8 at 8 pm. Dr. C. W. Camalier, president of Mc- Kinley High Parent-Teacher Associa- tion, gave a short address. Keene. A meeting of the Keene Association was held Tuesday evening, with the president, Mrs. A. W. Taylor, in the | chair. Mrs. J. N. Saunders, president of | the District of Columbia ngress of Parents and Teachers, and Mrs. W. P, Roop, State study group chairman,| spoke. Mrs. Holtzman Tolson, charter | member of the State Congress, also was & guest. Mrs. Saunders was presented with a Christmas remembrance by the association, as also was Miss H. E King, principal of the school. | Adams. | Members of the John Quincy Adams | Association presented the children of the | school with a Christmas gift in the form of an hour's entertainment by Jan Hoppe and his family from Holland. Blake-Gales-Seaton. The next monthly meeting of the Blake-Gales-Seaton Association will be | held December 16, instead of December | 23, as previously announced. 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