The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-11-15
SCHOOL WORKERS
MEET AND OUTLINE
MANY ACTIVITIES
HARRIS SCHOOL PIT. A. CON-
DUCTS INTERESTING sEs-
SION YESTERDAYS MRS.
J. SINGLETON PREsIDEs

Matters Of paramount import
anee were decided on at the reg
ular meeting Of the Harris School
PIT. A.. held yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. James Singleton presid-
ing. At the opening. the men,
bers sung the first stanza of
America and followed with the
Lords Prayer.
Mrs. Milton Sawyer read
minutes Of the previous meeting
in the absence Of Secretary Day.
Approval was given the record.
The treasurer's report was read
b. Mrs. William Kemp. and ap-
proved.
President Singleton read a let
ter from Mrs. Convey, president
Of the National Organization, ask
ing all PIT. A., units to assist in
defraying the expenses OF the Ma
tional Convention to be held in
Miami April ?, 1885. 1t vas de-
cided that a free viii offering be
made.
Il was announced by Mrs. VI.
4. Berkowitz that q plan had been
decided on whereby the children
OF the school viii donate potatoes,
oranges and apples. during the
week OF Thanksgiving. and these
be turned over 70 the SaisafiSsi
krmy % be distributed among the
poor in any manner the Army
deems best.
Relative To Safety Patrol
Mrs. Berkowitz spoke on The
proposed organization of the
safety patrol to be organized for
the protection Of the children dur
ing the recess hour and while
crossing the streets. This patrol,
said Mrs. Berkowitz, viii prove
OF inestimable value. and she
hoped the organization viii be
perfected at once.
The speaker also suggested that
a book be presented to the girl
and one to the boy making the
highest average in studies in the
graduating class of the six grades
at the end of the term. This sug-
gestion was heartily approved.
Announcement was made OF the
reception to be held for the faculty
and officials at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Berkowitz during the
first week Of December. There
viii be a council meeting held De
eember 5 at 3 o'clock in the after
noon at the Division Street
School
Mrs Kemp Makes Report
Mrs. William Kemp reported
having attended the district con-
ference of the organizations held
AZ Homestead last week and read
a comprehensive and interesting
resume OF the many matters of
import which were discussed and
the conclusions arrived at.
Mrs. Kemp's data was compiled
in q clear and concise form and
the information contained was of
great interest and thoroughly en-
joyed.
Principal W. C. Duncan adj
dressed the meeting on the pro-
posed examinations of the eyes of
pupils. These are to be conducted
By a local specialist. It was sug-
gested that more light be installed
in the class rooms.
On roll call the highest attend
ance Of parents to the meeting
we're awarded to the classes OF
Mrs.. Magdalene Huddleston. down.
stairs; Mrs. Mavareen Meador. up
stairs.
At the conclusion OF the reg
ular business a delightful program
Of vocal and musical numbers was
enjoyed. Mrs. Berkowitz sang,
In The Garden Of My Heart. /"
and on eneere. my Wild Irish
Rose" Miss Alec Curry played
the Accomplishments.
Julio Lopez. using a French
saxaphone, played several num-
bers accompanied BY VIII Roberts,
bringing q most successful meet
ing to a happy ending.