The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-07
COUNTY CHIEFTAN ADDRESSES P. I. A,
Mrs Clifford Thompson of WallingfOrd Describes
 Organizations Aims
WATERVILLE

lingford, the New Haven county president of the Parent-Teacher association, was the guest speaker at the March meeting of the Wa terville Parent-Teacher association which was held yesterday after noon at Sprague grammar school gymnasium. Mrs. Elmer Wilson, the local president, was in charge of the meeting.
 Mrs. Thompson who is a most Inspiring speaker, gave an interest ing address on the aims and guid- ing principle of the Parent-Teach- CT organizations. She indicated that they may be able to control the school and community conditions which affect the lives and inter- ests of their children just as the home and church conditions are controlled through other means. The influence of organized P. T. A. efforts behind legislation affecting was pointed out and members urged to take more lively interest in such subjects.
 Attention was called to an un- usually important meeting of the New Haven county r. T. A. to be held on the evening of Wednesday. March 21st at the Larson school in Hamdcn. There will be thorough discussion of the legislative, edu- cationa1 and financial program of the organization by group of prominent speakers, each of whom is to be a specialist. A number of Waterville members are planning to attend.
 Notice was also given of the an- nual State Congress of Parent Teacher groups to. be held at New London on April 27th and 18th.
 Plans for the Spring Card Party and Bazaar were announced. This event will be held at Sprague grammar school gymnasium on Thursday, Auril 9th from 200 to $500 p. m. Refreshments will be served and attractive awards made to holders of highest score at each table. There will also be booths selling fancy work, homemade candy and other items. It had been originally planned to present 6 Spring Fashion Show in conjunc- tion with the card party but the cooperating store declined to carry through it's arrangements on the date agreed upon. That feature has therefore, been cancelled. The ways and means committee, head ed by Mrs. Louis c. Willard, is in charge of this party and will meet on next Wednesday with Mrs. El- mer Wilson.
 It was voted to donate five dol lars to the Baby Welfare Fund.
 The child-study group of the To- cal association will meet on next Tuesday at 2:30 p. m., at the home of the chairlady, Mrs. Mulford B. 
 The kindergarten orchestra which Is directed by Miss Heater and Miss Bergen played a few selections which were thoroughly enjoyed by those present. The rhythm and musical appreciation which has been developed by the children was particularly note- worthy.
 The hospitality committee served tea and cake during the social hour which concluded the meeting.
 The next meeting will take place on Tuesday. April 10th.
 Fairmount Club
 The Fairmount club will hold its next meeting at St. Michae's par sh hall on Monday evening of next week. A banquet will be served at 6:30 p. m. marking the 'ourth birthday of this live com- nunity organization. The. meeting will be open to all residents of 
 Annual Meeting
 The annual meeting of the La- Hes Aid society of Grace Metho- list church takes place this after loon at the home of Mrs. Eva <ott of Manville street. Reports ,f various officers and committees will be submitted and officers elect d for the coming year.
 Street Opened
 Street department employees f1- lally opened the Boyden street highway west of the railway arch yesterday afternoon. thus permit ing motorists to return to the street instead. of following the .ourse already opened by the snow blow across the lawn of the park urea. Irreparable damage has al- -eady been done to the grass at hat point.
 Mrs. John Ronsport, of Cooke | street is to be the hostess at this weeks meeting of the Girls club of Waterville, which takes place 1t her home tomorrow evening.