Evening star., 1934-04-29

Parent Teacher Association
l will be elected at the annual
~ meeting, May 8. The enter
tainment feature will be
given by the Glee Club, directed by
Mrs. Luyster. Mrs. Roberts Of the
Washington College of Music will
speak on THE Need of Music in the
Child's Life
The Summer roundup will be held
May /. Pre-school children who will
be entering Langdon School either in
the Fall or next Spring will be ex-
amined. Mothers will bring all chill
dren in these two groups to room 206
between l and pm. Drs. Bowen and
Creveling will examine the children.
John Quincy Adams.
At a meeting Of the association
April l8, an activity exhibit was the
main attraction. Sewing and art work
by the children from kindergarten to
junior high was on display. DIR. Vic
tor Alfaro spoke on 1.-The Effect of
Upper Respiratory Diseases" and DR..
F. D. Castenbader on THE Proper
Care Of Vision Among School Chill
dren"
Mrs Flood, Of the Community Cen
ter, entertained with poems. A style
show, conducted by Miss White, was
held, exhibiting dresses and pajamas
made by the girls Of the seventh and
eighth grades.
Mrs. c. Jacoby, grade mother chair
man. arranged for luncheon in the
school cafeteria for all room repre-
SentativeS last Monday.
The first money-making project, an
operetta, Naughty Hollandaise," was
held Friday under the auspices of the
association for the school library fund.
Blow -Pierce-Webb.
The association met In the Pierce
School with Mrs. Updike presiding.
Mrs. Kramer spoke on How the
School Promotes Good Citizenship"
Entertainment consisted of a violin
solo by Robert Pargrament, a vocal
solo by Miss Joyce Tulle, and readings
by Mrs. T. W. Davis.
The nominating committee has ar
ranged a slate for the election Of
officers to be held May 3 at 2:l5 pm.
There will be a card and bingo
party at Southern Diaries May 10.
Stanton.
An organization meeting Of the
Stanton School was held April %,
Mrs. ]. N. Saunders presiding. The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. M. 2. MacGregor; first vice
president, Mrs. H. C. Burke; second
vice president, Miss A. M. Harrington;
secretary, Mrs. A. Mason; treasurer,
Mrs. G. Absher. The bylaws were
adopted with amendments thereto.
Mrs. Robert H. Worran was appointed
chairman Of the Summer Round Up.
Kenilworth.
Fathers night was observed April
18. Children gave a demonstration
and read annual reports of school
activities. DR.. Stephen E. Kramer,
assistant superintendent Of schools,
spoke on "The Child and His School"
A movie will be given May at 3
pm. for the children, the proceeds to
60 to the association.
Mrs. Columbus, Summer roundup
chairman, has secured the clinic at
Ninth street and Maryland avenue
northeast for the May day examina-
ton.
Amidon- -RosseIl.
The association met, with the presi-
dent, Mrs. r. E. McConchie, in the
chair. Plans were made for a lunch
con to be held in the Amidon build
ing May 10. Mrs. H. Minken is chair
man.
The Boy Patrol entertained with a
short talk from each captain, as well
as Officer Strobble. The Nominating
Committee chairman, Miss Doonan,
made her report as follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs. r. E. McConchie; first vice
president, Mrs. Guyer: second vice
president, Mrs. Muir; third vice pres
ident, Mrs. H. Minkin; recording sec
retary, Mrs. Logan; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Riggles; treasurer,
Mrs. Henry. The election will be
May 8.
Phoebe Hearst.
A meeting was held April 16, the
president, Mrs. j. E. Schwab, presid-
ing. 1t was Dads" night. Mr.. john
son acted as chairman. Mrs. McKay's
fifth grade won the prize for having
the largest number of fathers present.
Miss S. Holland, principal and
chairman of the nominating commit
tee, presented the following slate
which was accepted by the aSsocia-
tion: Mrs. j. E. Schwab, president;
Mrs. N. Cunningham, first vice presi-
dent: Miss S. B. Holland, second vice
president; Mrs. Bertha Smith, treas
urer; Mrs. Carroll johnson, recording
secretary; Mrs. Milton Schwab, corre-
spending secretary; Mrs. J. Darlington
Denit, historian.
May Day exercises will be held May
I at 1890 am. There will be cos
tune dances by every grade from the
kindergarten through the sixth grade.
Powell Elementary.
The Summer Roundup Committee,
under the direction of Mrs. G.
Colbeck, has been preparing the
children of the neighborhood who
will start school in the Fall for
medical examination to be conducted
May l at the Georgia Avenue Clinic,
1927 Georgia avenue.
Buchanan.
"Open house" was observed by the
association Tuesday. Tea was served
in the teachers room, the members
of the Executive Board acting as host
esses. Mrs. yelling was appointed
chairman of Summer roundup.
The Executive Board will meet May
I.on t.