Evening Star Newspaper, March 22, 1931, Page 32

rveATIES Material for this column must be . malled to the State office, Room 101, Burlington Hotel, in time to be n..a."‘mo.m‘"‘“‘“‘?:m o whidh y y on w) Publica is desired. - March conference of the Dis- Jtrict of Columbia Congress of Parents “and Teachers was held Tuesday in Wil- Json Teachers’ . Mme. Von Un- sechuld, music chairman of the State “Congress, outlined & plan for the or- Zganization of a Parent-Teacher Orches- “tra, to be composed of members of the Familles of Parent-Teacher workers and ‘to_be instructed by her. < Miss Anna Halberg, retiring principal /ot Wilson Teachers’ College, was given s rising vote of thanks for her kind- mess and courtesy to the congress. Mrs. W. T. Bannerman, director of the Department of Home Service of the District Oogfil!, was in charge of the . report of Miss Emma yler, chairman of Home Economics, was read by Mrs. G. M. Johnson, who is assistant to Dr. W. Sinclair Bowen, Education. Mrs. ble for childre: spoke on “Some Projects in Home “Education.” - Dr. W. Sinclair Bowen, spiritual edu- ‘eation, spoke briefly, and Miss Elsie Wade Bme.'zffikl:nl of t_}k.;‘ C;Xumnh': Institute, e on “The Pawel llbhm e w{:flmm Education ofs ir Children.” EmAennounwment was made of the Play titute of 1931 to be held in Wilson R‘Mhe’n!' College on six Monday eve- ings, beginning March 16, under the Suspices of the Community Center De- rtment. Mrs, Elwood Street is gen- SII chairman. = The f the series of five lectures 3y F. B. Croxton, t.b? District of Columbia o of prfumh and Teachers, will be held at fhe Franklin School March 27 at 1:30 pm. “Successful Marriage will e the theme for the lecture. ~ Mrs. G. A. mfivfifi:filefi] | jo charge will be made. | Congress of : Powell Elementary. p al sciool luncheon was held | fif'g: .\l?m]l! ‘Powell Elementary School 17, with unllinv‘lcll gflxv{er l;‘ b cleare: Acheon. This money is to i B i 3 | ;i 1 E ] H parents and teachers on the afternoon of March 26. ‘The Girl Scout Troop at Wheatley has the associal ’Ahmke ax:ymlns heg at the 1’?” . e assoclation, Inrez 13. o Powell Junior High. Mrs. W. G. Stuart, president of the Powell Assoclation, and Mrs. Edward R. Seal, appeared before the school officials Monday night to present a petition that an additional gymnastum be included in the 1932 blldgl for Powell. Lieut. Col. U. 8. Grant, III, was guest speaker at the March meeting of the as- soclation space in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant sections, as well as the of the National Capital Planning Commission for the nominating committee, composed of ‘W. P. Roop, Mrs. Edward R. Seal Miss Bertie Backus, was sppointed. John Burroughs. A Mrs. and ns. ing April 9, at 8 pm., will be ' Night. The lpenper's sub- Ject will be “Character Education in the Bchool.” ‘There was a luncheon held at the school March 3. The association real to a_concerted effort to secure of H. R. bill 12662, 1 leave 'méo‘ny o of the District of lumbia A resolution was also which the association will indorsement to the superintend- of the action taken re- | Young as chairman. teachers’ union in favor school librarians being placed Parent-Teacher Activities upon the same salary basis as regular teachers in the system. Hubbard-Raymond. ‘The Hubbard-Raymond Home and School Association met March 16, at the ond School. Maj. John C. Goet: Engineer ioner of the District of Columbia, gave an account of the life of Gen. Raymond, a former Enj Commissioner of the District, for whom the Raymond School is named. He unveiled the portrait of Gen. Raymond, a gift of the association. Miss L. E. Ballenger, principal, made the speech of acceptance for the school. ‘The entertainment feature was pro- vided by the School Boy Patrol who staged a playlet entitled “The Trial of Carelessness,” under the direction of Officer Hinson and Miss Scott Smith, who are in charge of patrols. Miss Carroll's 6 B-A grade was awarded the prize and banner for largest attendance. Buchanan. Buchanan Association ~met Dr. Paul Furfey of the “What ity, : To Do With Boys.” Mrs. 8. and the glee club from Wilson Teachers’ College gave selections. Mrs, West, fifth grade teacher, and Miss Cook, third grade, won the prizes for largest attendance. A teac! luncheon was served March 19. Gage. A meeting was held March 9, Mc- Kinley High Glee Club, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Thompson, entertained, as did the kindergarten children who danced a minuet and played their orchestral instruments. The boy patrol and its director, Officer Cannon, were presented and & brief summary of their work given. Invitation was given to join & study group which is in progress. More clothes were requested for student aid, and report was made that the association was taking its turn in the sewing room the present week. The question of report cards was discussed by Miss Pepper, the principal. * The banner was awarded to Mrs. Lilly's kindergarten room for having most parents present. ‘Woodridge. The Summer Round-up Committee has been organized with Mrs. R. G. Members are re- ouested to send the names of new kin- dergarteners and new first-grade pupils who have had no kindergarten train- ing to Mrs. Young, whosc address i3 25 Brentwood road northeast. ‘The Mother's Study Group had a dis- cussion on “What Parents Pass On to Their Children,” with Mrs. Margaret White as leader, at its meeting March 18. Kingsman-Pierce. The Kingsman-Pierce Association met March 11 at the Plerce School. Mrs. E. H. Griffith, president, presided. A plea by the president for needy cases fi;fil with response from the me}nberl. m, principal o oL s, Dlaserom A cand party a und. will be held April 17 at the N Motor Show Rooms. 'ashing- Linn C. Drake, secretary Wi e tor Scouts, “Scout n Boy o spoke on ting and the | P& ~dE SUNDAY Reservolr. oir Association met March Helen B. Samuel gave an in- ive talk on the problem of child . A study ip_of parents was organized for a cl in character education. Plans were discussed for & Spring play. Jefferson Junior High. ‘The Jefferson Junior High Associa- tion met March 16 and voted to invest the $100 scholarship fund for needy students, in a and loan as- sociation. R. W. Strawbridge, prin- cipal of the school, explained in a brief , the erpnle and merits of a school band and how one could be organised at Jefferson. e association voted to send two delegates to the George ‘Washington University Parent-Teacher class dinner. Mrs. F. Vogel, chairman of Ways and Means Committee, re- ported the association cleared $65 af the founders’ day party. J. Mil- lard Hall of the school committee, gave a report on the progress of plans for the new Jefferson Junior High School. Mrs. Grace W. Holmes, chairman of the Health Committee, gave & report of the work done by her committee on behalf of the underweight and over- weight students. Miss Emma Byler, school dletician, presented a dlet pro- gram which she has worked out for underweight boys and girls. Other committee ‘who made reports were: Mrs. W. Newton, membership, and Mrs. J. H. Goss, scrap book. Mrs. J. N. Saunders, State dent, spoke on “The Child, The and the School.” Langdon. Miss Sibyl Baker of the community center department, addressed the as- sociation at its March meeting. Mrs. J. A. Hall, president, announced the parent-teacher circus which was held at Wilson Teachers’ College for the benefit of the District Congress and the free milk fund. Children of Miss Volland’s room sang and Miss Arth's students gave a wand drill. A pi solo was played by Buddie Carlson. Tuthill, Mrs. F. B. Croxton, secretary of the Social Hygiene Society of the District of Columbia, and Miss Catherine Wat- kins, supervisor of kindergartens in the District, will take part in the Tuthill Association meeting which will be held at the school March 26 at 8 p.m. Fairbrother-Rossell. ‘The association was addressed at the last meeting by R. 8. Tennyson, assist- ant director of playgrounds, on “Char- acter Training on the Playground.” Mrs. F. Litman, the president, presided. Readings were given by Misses Ulke and Sampson and reports by Mrs. L. Fraser, Mrs. Calvin Welty, Mrs. E. Altman and others. The benefit luncheon will be May 5. Mrs. Guyer gave an account of the March meeting of the Study Club which ‘was present at a first grade reading les- son in Miss D. L. Sampson's class. Pl:s wn'eweobr:;aeud b!or & benefit card party iven by Mrs. Fraser at her home. A contribution was voted for the Parent-Teacher Circus which was held March 20 and 21. Miss White's fourth-grade class gave two ‘The 10. Miss resi- ome y8. ‘The next meeting of the association ‘will be April 16 at 8 p.m. Takoma Park. ‘The association will meet in the ele- mentary school at Piney Branch road and Dahlia street at 8 p.m., March 24. A program of music be presented by an instrumental trio, and Miss Flor- ence E. Fox, assoclate ;Y’d'““ in elementary education, United States Bureau of Education, will talk on some the | phase of character education in the public schools. Congress Heights. The last night meeting was held For Every 1931 Costume . . For Every Type of Figure « « « These Models —A charming pink dot- ted brocade for the fiz- ure which meeds but slight econtrol. Four short bomes over the disphragm. Four in back—tre the walst down only. The top sec- tion of soft rayon sives the mew rounded effect. Sizes 32-42. —This model has chic —A well defined uplift brassiore with 2 devices to sive s snug fit in front and back. Sizes 30 to 35, 51.00 es. BSecond Floor. Ponn. See Today’s Roto Sect Iy moulded bust section of knitted ra: shoulder strapi rubber inserts. B4-44. AveEighth and O S STAR, WASHINGTON, T March 11. The program was devoted !to health and the vital part it plays in respect to our children. A play, “David and the Health Fair- ies,” was given by a group of first grade %hflirm undm-d'.hu direction of Miss B an Those m casf gan, Colleen Doyle, Catherine McDon- ald, Robert Winel and Marie Skinner. McDonald sang and ent was pla; ‘The costumes were designed and made by Miss D. L. Tripp and Miss M. C. Peacock, assisted by the parents. Dr. Viola Anderson spoke on “The Preventative Measures of Tuberculosis.” Mrs, Thomas L. Elkins, District Sum- mer round-up chairman, gave an ex- You May Choose From More the m: accompanim yed by Miss M. C. Peacock. | {25 chairman; Mrs. Emil L. Blomquist, Mrs. Walter B. Davy, Mrs. Charles E. Depue, Miss Mary H. Liufrio. D O, Miss M. C. Peacock’ the banner for the largest attendance. Francis Scoit Key. At s meeting of the Executive Com- iand, Wanda Marine by et Marian Nominaf select can( ‘The Assoclation met March 12. Mr. MARCH 22, ite for officers *for the ‘Weightman. first grade won 1931—PART TWO. Norris, president of the West End Citi- zens’ Association, addressed the meeting on the subject of good citizenship. Mrs. Harrient Barnes, until recently one of the administrative school officials of the city, gave a talk on tests in relation to character education. The pupils of Mrs. McGuire’s room entertained with Y, of under the of the Ni Dairy Council. “Her pupils were award- ed a prize for the largest at- tendance of the meeting. N Due to the incline of the world, its shape, and “fits revolution around the sun, the countries lying south of the Equator have their seasons at exactly opposite times of the year from those lying to the north of it. COL. MILBURN FOUND DEAD IN BED AT HOME Coroner Says Nothing Warrants Autopsy—Had Been Depress- ed, Wife Declares. By the Associated Press. ATLANTA, Ga. March 21.—Lieut. Col. Willlam P. Milburn, 42, of the Ord- nance Reserve Corps ef the United States Army, was found dead in bed at his here home yesterday. During the World War he served in a J. Morris, THere GOOD Prench ambulance unit snd later with the Ordnance Department of the United States Army. Coroner Paul Donehoo said at an inquest was that Col. had been depressed for 22 wame, but the jury found nothing to indicate the cause of death. Mrs. Milburn testified her husband had been “very much de- ‘prea‘sled" by sickness in the immediate amily. The coroner said thers was nothing to warrant an autopsy. 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