Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1929-04-05
PARENT-TE ACTIVITIES
IN KENT COUNTY

Most of the associations have made
special effort during March to carry
out the subject for the month
Developing the Ability to Enjoy
our Art Heritage"
The March meeting of Viola P. T
A. was held March 18th. The wealth
of material of historical value that
is hidden in many homes was strik-
ingly illustrated. There was more
spontaniety on the part of the older
members than at any previous meet
ing. The method of using the fax
wheel, woOl-wheel, candle-moulds
etc, was demonstrated. The topic OF
the month was discussed by Mrs
Greenlee, followed by a short play
''The Coming of the Spring." by the
pupils.
Mastens P. T. A. held their Feb
ruary meeting on the 22nd and Mch.
meeting on the 18th. Community
singing and programs by the chill
dren were special features. At the
April meeting play will be given
by various members of the associa-
ton.
The Kenton P. T. A. was held on
the 22nd day of March, with a small
er attendance than usual, due to an
epidemic of measles. The subject
for the month was discussed by the
president, Mrs. Hilyard. The chill
dren's part of the program was pic
ture study-Landscape displays
antiques -Japanese-ware - Indian
relics. Two interesting exhibits
were an old-fashioned writing desk
over 100 years old and a cradle
brought from England over 200
years ago.
The president, Mrs. Hilyard, and
the following delegates were elect
ed to attend State Convention: Mrs.
Mary Stafford, Mrs. Florence Hutch
ms, Mrs. Helen Walker, Mrs. Elsie
Wooleyhan. The alternates are
Mrs. Ralph Knots and Mrs. Militia
Knots.
The association has installed cleo
trio lights in the lower room at
cost of $1,000. During the social
hour an Easter egg was CHANGED
off, netting $1,000.
Wiley's met on the 22nd. The
subject of the month was discussed
by the president and both parents
and children enjoyed the pictures
exhibited. A play is to be given
April 2Srd for the benefit of the
school.
The February and March meetings
were combined by the Bethesda as
sociation. The subjects for these
months were not discussed on ac-
count of small attendance, but will
be combined with next months pro-
gram. They are going to buy a
dodge ball.
The Blackiston meeting was held
at the home of the president. The
State program was rendered in full.
Mrs. Charles Dulin was elected dele
gate to attend State Convention.
The minstrel that was given on the
18th is to be given in the Strand
Theatre, Smyrna, April Is and 16.
The Tomahawk association held
it's meeting on the 22nd. A collec-
ton of antiques, art work and pic
lures were on display. The chill
dren gave a very interesting pro-
gram bringing out some of the val
ues of the exhibit. One of the sixth
grade pupils explained the school
work that was exhibited, also the
picture contest on which they are
The room was arranged
with an old-time fireplace, spinning
chairs and antiques. Mrs.
Mary Butler dressed in old-fashion-
ed clothes, acted the part Of the
spinner. Mr.. Butler and Mr.. Vincent
furnished plenty of amusement. A
very interesting play bringing out
the antique ideas was given. Mrs.
Soldiers gave a humorous selection
and Miss Ryan and Mrs. Vincent
sang a duet. The following delegates