The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-28
SPLENDID MEETING OF
ARDMORE MOTHERS HELD
YESTERDAY AFTE RN 0 0 \
AT THE H Gil S CH DOL

To keep up the standard; 20 attain.
If possible, greater cooperative
spirit and to strive to make the or
zan!gation in reality "parent-teacher
ganization," was the keynote sound
ed by the mothers Of Ardmore in the
joint session of the five mothers
clubs of the Ardmore public schools.
at the high school building yester-
day afternoon.
While the attendance was not as
large as had been hoped for what
was lacking in numbers was more
than made up for in enthusiasm, and
II there had been any doubts in the
minds of the public school teachers
Of the cooperation Of the mothers in
the school work, those doubts were
dispelled when officers Of the vari
Gus clubs pledged their continued
support and assistance in every phase
of school work.
The Public Health Nurse
One of the most important and in
teresting messages delivered at the
meeting was that made by Miss
May Geno. public health nurse, who
has but recently assumed her duties
in this city. Miss Geno told in
thoroughly understandable language
what the public health nurse means
to community. She gave details
Of the work and offered many prac-
teal suggestions which will be Of
inestimable value to the every citi-
zen.
The Cham,,T Of Commerce
A splendid talk on "Co-operation"
was made by James Barron. secretary
OF the Chamber OF Commerce. who
offered the services of the entire body
of 1900 men. which he represents,
to the mothers clubs. He asked
that the fathers Of the city be in
cluded in the plans for the years
work stating that the fathers" were
missing a great deal on account Of
the selfishness of the mothers who did
not expect the fathers to enter into
this part OF the child life. He then
asked particularly that more at.en-
tion be paid the boys. THE boys are
neglected more in the city Of Ard
more. than any place ! have ever
seen" he said do you know where
your boys are? DO you know that
there are many deadly places here
that are open to your boys? These
and many other pertinent questions
put to the mothers gave food for
very serious thought.
Mr.. Barron also spoke OF the excel
lent laws relative to the inspection
Of foods, dairies. etc, which are not
being enforced and stated that the
city officials had agreed TO employ
an inspector If the man could be
found He also referred to the mat
ter of the street conditions near the
school buildings, and went into many
phases of the functions of the Cham
Der of Commerce relating to the school
work.
Music Plans
Miss Ella j. Peterson, supervisor
of music. outlined briefly the music
plans for the year She received the
assurance OF the speakers represent
ing the clubs that she would be pro-
vided with every necessary assistance
they could render.
Under the direction Of Sol NJ
Lowenstein the high school orchestra
gave two excellent numbers, followed
by selections by the Choral Club
comprising 12 young women Of the
high school, under the direction OF
Miss Peterson. Miss Eleanor Lilley
delighted the audience with a read.
ing. Singing BY the audiences also
interspersed the talks Those repre-.
senting the mothers clubs were Mrs
Walcott, presiding. as president Of
High School Mothers Club; Mrs. F.
p. Pugh. president First ward; Mrs
Felix King, Second ward; Mrs. Reese
Evans. Third ward Mrs. Essie Jack
son, Fourth ward.
Superintendent Richards in one o
his optimistic addresses, concluded
the program.
Meeting Dates Of the Clubs
It was announced that the mother: