Milford chronicle., 1931-03-06
PARENT-TEACHER
ASSOCIATIONS

The Parent-Teacher Association
of the White Oak School met We'd
nesday night, February 25. The
meeting was called to order by the
president, Mrs. Gardner L. Bunting.
Opening song, Battle Hymn of the
Republic. The roll call and minutes
by the secretary, Mrs. Marian Bunt-
ing. A short business meeting fol-
lowed. A very suitable program un-
der the direction of the teacher, Mrs.
Florence Dolby, was given. Virgil
CULLEN was chairman of the pro-
gram. The program consisted of
demonstrations of school work and
a George Washington drill. The cor
relation of English, history and art
was we'll illustrated.
Richardson Park Parent-Teacher
Association, with an increase of As
members over last years roll and
the campaign not yet closed, has
taken fifth place in the membership
race. The ranking five at present
are: Delaware City, 31S; Middle
town, 200; Millsboro, 200; Clayton.
176; Richardson Park. 100. Sea-
ford, Delmar, and Dover are still
threatening to supersede some of
those listed above.
Mrs Hazel B. Taylor read the pa
per qualities That Made William
Penn Great, His Faith in Treatment
of Cause Rather Than Punishment"
at meeting of the Pennington Par
ont-Teacher Association, February
gath. Mrs. Taylor was also discus
sion leader.
Martin Elliott of Bridgeville,
member of the executive committee
OF the State Parent Teacher Associa-
tion, presented the fourth parent ed
ucation program to Wainwright's
Parent-Teacher Association at the
February meeting. A lively discus
sion followed of the merits of treat
ing the cause of misbehavior of chill
dren rather than punishing them.
The children presented a program
commemOrating the birthdays of
Washington and LOngfellOw.
Seveuty-fivc people attended the
meeting of the GumbOro Parent
Teacher Association, February 25th,
at which Mrs. Clarence Wharton
presented the paper based upon Will
liam Penn's legal code. The Orches- |
(tra and the fifrst and second grades
took part in the school program.
Rev. o. II. COnnelly discussed the |
topic mentioned above at the meet |
ing of the DagsborO ParGnt-Teacher |
Association, February 26th AL |
though the association has only 50 |
members more than $50 people were |
present The program presented by |
tile lower grades consisted of |
marches. rccitatiOns, songs and So
los.
Mrs. Charles I. Joseph presented |
Qualities That Made William Penn |
Great at the February meeting of |
the lIollymOunt Parent-Tcachcr As
snciatiOn. The schools program of !
plays, readings and songs apprOpri-
ate to the month included also a de-
bate on the relative greatness of
Washington and Lincoln. The de-
cision went to those supporting |
Washington. In a dramatization of
Hansel and Gretel the children used |
some of the records provided by the
Association. Refresh
ments were served. The association
plans to give play to raise funds
for playground equipment.
Martin Elliott, of Bridgeville, /
member of the executive committee
of the State Parent Teacher Asso-
citation, discussed the fourth parent
cause of misbehaviOr rather than
punishment of children, at the Feb
ruary meeting of Kings Parent
Teacher Association. An arithmetic
demonstration was given by Miss De-
lena Cannon.
The parent education program,
patriotic numbers, and material in
of Negro History Week,
were used at the February meeting
of the Milton COlored Parent-Teach- /
er Association. Nearly sixty people
were present.
Miss Fannie Derrickson read the
paper referred to above and discus
sion was led by the Rev. Leishman !
Of Lewcs at the February meeting of
the Midway Community Club. The
GumbOrO orchestra furnished music !
which included several solos and a
dance by one of the members, Miss |
llumphrics of Dagsboro. The school !
presented a program. Homemade !
candy was served.
X. c. Baker read the state program
at meeting of Shortlcy
Reconsideration Association, Febru-
iry 23rd. The children presented a
short program. Three new lamps
and stove mat have been purchased
by this association of 81 members.
Ice cream was sold for the benefit
if the school {
Qualities That Made William
Penn Great" was discussed by Mrs.
iardner l.. Bunting at the White Oak d
oarent-Teacler Association meeting,
February 25th. The school rendered
/ patriotic program Fudge was sold. {
Funds raised by this association are
o be used for playground equip
nent. a
The BlaCkwatcr Colorcd Parent ,
Teacher Association reports a help ,
vi discussion of the February State
lrnuran1 n1ufariaI .