The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-14
Teachers Clubs
 Benefit Communities
Dr. Margaret Kiely Addresses Local Association On
 Matter of Values

pr. Margaret Kiely or Bridgeport. president of the Connecticut State Teachers association was the guest speaker at the Apr;l supper meeting of the Waterbury Teachers associa- tion which was held last evening at the Elton hotel. The benefits which a community receives from teachers associations was the main factor which was brought forth in pr. Kiely's talk. Such associations gen. erally set high standard by. which the teachers are guided and in turn direct the standards to their suD- jects. Ranking teaching as the fourth profession, following law. medicine and the ministry, Dr. Kiely said that many of the teaching profession fall ed to realize the importance of their occupation and the possibilities or making something worth While or it if the opportunities are not neglected. A purse of $20 was pre- scented to Dr. Kiely by the associa- tion as 6 token of its appreciation. The gift was turned over by her to Dr. Donovan as a contribution to the milk fund. night toward the milk fund to sup ply milk to the children in the pub lie schools.
 Mayor Frank Hayes also spoke to tho teachers during the evening on the subject of voting by the teachers at the time of election. The mayor pointed out the fact that large number of teachers fail to vote and that they are generally affected by the persons elected more than many other citizens. The city manager plan was cited by Mayor Hayes who said that if it was necessary to bring a city manager from some other small- CT community it would be reflection upon the teachers of the city. who should impart knowledge of such standard to the people that they would realize the futility of such a plan. -
 Waterbury is considered one of the best communities in the country as regards it's teaching profession. pr. Michael c. Donovan said in address ing the members. A high ideal is set in the local schools by the teachers and their methods are of the finest has expanded with cautious dis crimination and this fact was strengthened when Dr. Donovan re- called a recent statement made by Ernest w. Butterfe1d, commissioner of education, when he advocated more mechanical arts courses Tn high schools. The courses in the local high SCnOOlS UlOSIly every IypC VI PuPAi and prepare them for positions in many walks of life. Dr.. Donovan thanked the members of the associa- ton for their generous cooperation in the milk fund cause and stated that about $5,000 was spent for dis tribution of milk in the schools. A request was to be given to Mayor Hayes for another tag day which would enable the milk to be dis. tributed for the remainder of the school year. A humorous phase was introduced into the meeting when Dr. Donovan brought forth some humorous verse bringing out he characterisms of children of pre-. E school type.
 K Carrying on the light and humor. \ ous atmosphere of. the meeting II Judge Harry J. Beardsley of the E board of education gave some hu. morous short topics. He compliment Il ed the teachers for their work ir I local activities and especially 1T | bringing the Ben Greet Shakes ,! pearean players to this city.
 N Chairman John J. Walsh of thu board of education praised the co
 operation of the teachers in tho cause of the milk fund and urged thu importance of the work.
 The $100 which was contributed