The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-12
PARENT-TEACHEKS

Mrs. Horace Vandervoort was elected president of the ParentTeachers As sociation of the Clarendon avenue school Tuesday afternoon at an open meeting of the organization. Other off cers elected were as follows: Mrs. J. B. Louise McFall, secretary; and Prof. J. l.. Gibsbn, treasurer. Prof. l.. l.. Vann delivered an inspiring address to the mothers and teachers present, advising them as to the work to be accomplished in the organization for the welfare of the child. There was report submitted of $195 in the treasury, the larger DOT tion of which will be used in beautify ing the grounds this summer during vacation Mrs. Safn Erlick, the retiring president, made splendid talk re- viewing the work accomplished by the organization during the two years in which she has been president, and mak- ing a strong appeal to the parents to support the organization. There was a large attendance and refreshments were served following the programme.
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 Miss Mollie Woodruff was hostess to the members of the Bessemer chapter Daughters of the Confederacy, at the residence of Mrs. w. J. Long Tuesday afternoon. The beautiful day brought
 
 that the organization has had at any recent meetings. and the gathering was was large and pleasant occasion. Mrs. k. L. Huey Mrs. Hollingsworth and Miss Mollie Woodruff reported the var ious phases of the proceedings of the state convention at Albany. Mrs. Ellis Terry resigned IS treasurer of the chap ter, and Mrs. R. l.. Long was elected to succeed her. After the business ses-
 
 a most appropriate reading, "The Lttlest RebeP in a charming manner, and was much applauded. Punch was served to the guests upon their arrival by Mrs E. l.. Read, and Mrs. Gordon Jones dis tributed souvenir clusters of pansies to all of the guests. A delicious ice course was served after the programme. Mrs. Long received the guest of the af- ternoon with Miss Woodruff.
 The Junior Culture club held an in- teresting meeting at the high school Tuesday afternoon, when Mrs. l.. D. Mo- Collum addressed the members, taking for her subject. Shakespeare the Dramatist."
 A piano solo by Miss Florence Gray Patton, and an interesting paper on What is Culture" by Miss Mildred Ragsdale completed the programme. After the programme ice cream and cake was served, large number of the members being present for the meeting Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant will be hostess to the members of the Wednesday Music club at her home on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The ChristianWorkers will hold business session al the First Christ ian church Thursday afternoon at 3:30 1 o'clock. All members are urged to be 1 present
 l Mrs J. G. Johnston left Tuesday for | Washington where she will visit for ] two weeks.
 | Dr. R. H. Reed of Meridian Miss, spent Tuesday in the city. Mrs. J. c. DeMoss of Jacksonville, Fla, has returned to her home after a ,, visit to her parents. MT. and Mrs. J. G. Johnston.
 Mrs. U. N. James is recovering from a recent illness at the home of her moth CT, Mrs. A. S. Bailey.
 J. F. Cannon of Sheffield is in the city for few days.
 Mrs. Katherine Kilgore spent the week end in the city as the guest of Mrs. P. J. Gillen.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. G. Hornsby have re- turned from a visit to relatives in Montgomery.