Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1920-01-12
With .: Women = Today

AT the Cole p. r. A. meeting on
, Tussday. In spite Of Indictment wealth
Or. there was a good number present
to enjoy the program which the COM
mittee had 70 carefully prepared. After
two songs. beautifully sung by the
Cole chorus. Thrift" the popular sub
Ject of the day, was ably discussed by
the members. Mrs. Emerson, presi-
dent. gave an interesting and practi-
cal talk on, Earning to Save Materi-
ais. Mrs. Darling. vice president,
spoke on How to Spend Wisely" She
gave some opportune ideas on that
much, needed topic. Those present
then held a practical open forum on
ways they had found for saving time,
energy and money. Following the pro-
gram. tea and waters were served.
Both parents and teachers take an
active interest in this p. r. A. Two
weeks later, the parents plan to enter
tain the children, in appreciation of the
many times they have entertained the
parents.
The Eagle p. T. A. met on Friday
afternoon at the school building. There
was good attendance of about 80,
responding to roll call with Whittier
quotations. Miss Alma Young, Mrs.
DohS anu the I-dSic Nrlcc SluD IuT-
nished delightful music. After the
business injecting. Mrs. George Woody
read a paper by Mrs. William Goodal
on Cooperation of Parents With
Teachers"
Refreshments were served by the
teachers with the assistance of the
girls of the domestic science class.
Star p. T. A met on Friday after
,,.stl tn, 10.
all the teachers. At the business meet
ing 1t was voted to give $40 to the
library fund and also to observe Child
Welfare day. Refreshments were
served by section two, Mrs. Olds,
chairman, after the program. Miss
Larson's grades the fifth and sixth,
sang two songs. Miss Ruth Heston
gave two readings, Rev. Thomas en-
tertained with songs and q talk, Mrs. (,
Kinkaid read. and Mrs. f. j. Payne,
state president, spoke on the "Stan- !
dard of Excellence for a Model p. 7.
A." This standard embraces nine
points as follows:
First-Membership must have at
least rs per cent of the parents of the |
school children of the district.
Second.-Five national and state as |
sociate members.
Third.-Ten departments, including |
that of press and publicity.
Fourth.-Ten subscribers to Child |
Welfare Magazine"
F'ifth.-Every department chairman
reporting to the one higher up.
Stxth.-Observance of Child We'll |
fare F'oundersO day with the follow
Ing program: (a) Account Of the
founding of the congress-; OBJ Message
from the national president: Co Re-
suits accomplished by the p. T. A.; td) |
Birthday offering to the national of
not less than IS.
Seventh.-Ten regular meetings dur
Ing year with child welfare program at
Eighth. Entertainment or tea for
endowment fund.
Ninth.-Represent at county, /
district or state convention where child
welfare is considered.
Circles wishing to observe Child
Welfare day will find the official pro-
gram in the November number of
Child Welfare magazine. t.
The executive committee of the Chsld
Conservation league has voted that
the club will meet on the second and
fourth Thursday of the month during
the remainder OF the year, as the Ii
brary is now available for that date,
which meets the convenience of a
greater number of members. The first
under the new schedule will be
On Jan. 29.
London has over 1900 women nurses
unable to find employment.