The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-06

once more the center of interest and of recreation" declared Mrs Brad ford. "Froni 1t, and within 1t, may emerge some novel experiences that will reclairn families from past ill., planned arnusements and pleasures of f1eeting value. Haven't you as parents noted the air of great ad- venture and discovery with which oldtime parlor games have now be- come fascinating modern past times? Fortunately youth itself has made this discovery, but the hemes which foster that new adventure will hold interest and happiness for it's members. ;. A factor in the so- cial recovery of the nation will be, how far will we go to secure worth and business integrity. We have as parents a moral code to set up for ourselves. q. Youth in turn will rec spond by making one for it's gen. efation. We are experiencing a national moral recovery today. Every parent must know his codes and live up to them. :. The future of the homes of America rests squarely upon the shoulders of the parents of today. The blue eagle of the herathstone may mean happi!. ness, security, and contentment if parents will establish home codes and assume home responsibilities" President HooseveIt's Aid Sought
 The aid of President Roosevelt in relieving the educational etnergen- cy is sought by the national con- gress of parents and teachers in Q letter addressed to him by Mrs Hugh Bradford, national president, on behalf of the national board of managers.
 Characterizing decreased school budgets and curtailment of educa- tlonal opportunity for children as "extremely short sighted econO- mies," Mrs Bradford urges Presi. dent Roosevelt to assist in awaken ing the public to @ consciousness of the needs of education. she points out that "the government of the United States has spent millions of dollars to stamp out illiteracy, and we are again facing situations in many of our states which threat- en return of similar educational situations" and asks the presidents support of "a program for educa- tion which will insure the rights of children to be educated for cit- izenship and for life.
 "Your excellent messages to the people of the United States have stirred the soul of the nation and aroused the confidence of its citi. zefis," Mrs Bradford writes. "A radio broadcast, . film talk, or both, from you on the needs Of education would give courage to those who are unselfshly support t..r l. tu A xa,AssfA aA S.S late our people to give adequate youth for worthy citizenship and economic independence. Your mes- sage as none other would bring re- suits. We hope you will respond to this great need of childhood"
 F. A. T. and Schools
 What definite activities will par ent-teacher associations promote during the coming school year to relieve the educational emergency? Mrs Bradford summarizes them as follows:
 sWe expect to keep ourselves informed of school budgets and
 school needs.
 We expect to support legisla- tive programs to obtain emergency relief for the schools.
 We hope to work with educa- tors in stabilizingn state support
 for education.
 we hope to assist in keeping
 up enrolment of schools by giving
 aid to children who otherwise
 would be unable to attend school.
 We are also planning to givo
 at our parent-teacher meetings such information as school pat
 rons and other tax payers need to arouse in them @ sense of re- sponsibility for the schools"
 Next Meeting In Des Moines
 Miss Elisabeth Robertson, assist ant supervisor of art, Chicago pub, lie schools, was elected national chairman of the art committee, to All tho vacancy created last May by the resignation of William H. Vogel. A...
 The Ssth national convention of the congress were extended by Omaha. Neb.. St Louis, Miss, Mi ami, Fla, and Boston, Mass. Tho Boston invitation was presented In behalf of the six New England states. From these invitations the convention city for 1895 will be se- iectod next May, at the Des Moines convention.