Evening star., 1934-12-23
T THE December conference of


~ the District of Columbia Con-
~ gress of Parents and Teachers
4 \ last Tuesday In the Wilson
Teachers College, Miss Anna
Halberg, dean of the college, spoke
on Character Education In the
Home" and Miss Ella Gardner Of
the Children's Bureau, on Recreation
in the Home" Arsenic Ralon enter
tanned with violin solos.
On behalf Of the members Of the
1884 Board Of Managers, Mrs. w.
B. Fry presented Mrs. z. D..
Blackstone. former treasurer. with
coffee table.
The State ofice will be closed De-
cember "A and IS and all day New
Year day.
Joseph Rodman West.
Mark Wooding, memory expert,
entertained the association in the
school Monday evening" He gave
demonstrations of memory tests.
Prior to the business session, each
class room had open house, when the
work of the pupils for this semester
were on display, and the parents were
given an opportunity to discuss their
problems with the teacher
The flag for attendance was
awarded to grade 1-B, Mrs. Hess,
teacher.
Each Of the rooms Is preparing to
send Christmas articles and food to
the Children's Hospital and the Red
Cross.
Petworth.
At the association meeting a cap
tain Of the District of Columbia Fire
Department gave q talk on his ex-
periences as fireman and on the use
of the fire alarm system. Mrs. G. E.
White, from the District Of Columbia
Student Aid. gave q report Of the
work Of that committee.
The room mothers gave a tea in
the school auditorium for the teachers
and mothers. The first grade enter
tanned. Mrs. L. B. Casten, president
of the District of Columbia Congress,
read Christmas story. Tea was
poured by the president Of the asso-
ciation, Mrs Ruth Davis, and a
former president, Mrs. Harry Blood.
Central High School.
Monday was conference day" be-
tween parents and teachers; one day
each advisory being set aside as par
ent-teacher day." when parents may
consult with teachers regarding the
progress being made in school by their
children.
Bancroft.
Mrs. Edwards Stafford spoke be-
fore the fifth and sixth grade chill
dren Wednesday on her experiences
with her father, the late Admiral
Peary, in the North Pole regions.
She also autographed a copy Of her
book. The Snow Baby" for the Ban
croft Library.
More than LOTS toys we're collected,
reconditioned and distributed. In ad-
dition, about 100 bundles of clothing
were taken to the student aid head
quarters. Eighteen quilts were dis
tributed.
Powell Junior High.
Mrs. c. o. Carl announces a card
party January l6. She will be as
sisted by Mrs. Reba Belt and Mrs.
Z. Hart.
Francis Scott Key.
The association met, with Mrs.
M. o. Hayes presiding. There was
singing of Christmas carols.
A committee has been appointed TO
plan a library for the school. Mrs.
G. E. White spoke on the work being
lone by the student aid in meeting
the needs of hundreds Of needy
school children. A talk on "Children's s
Poetry" was given by a representa-
tive from the Public Library.
Woodbridge.
The association met December IS
and voted to send So to the Receiving
Home for Christmas stockings. 1t
was also voted to buy candy canes
for all children in the school.
The association requested the traffic
director to place light at Thirtieth
street and Bladensburg road north
east.
Children presented pageant por-
traying Christmas in Other Lands.
The Woodbridge Chorus, directed by
Mrs. John L. Mitchell, sang.
Following are the grade mothers:
Mrs. Harry Farwick, chairman; Mrs.
C. j. WOLF, Mrs. w. B. Calvert, Mrs.
L. Henry, Mrs. H. D. Powers. Mrs.
John Kane, Mrs George Harper, Mrs
James Miller, Mrs. D. J. Cooper, Mrs.
Otis Feshman, Mrs. G. r. Eberly.
Congress Heights.
The last meeting was devoted to a
discussion of Christmas Books and
Reading" Mrs. M. w. Buell., sew
enth vice president of the District
Congress of Parents and Teachers,
was q guest.
The association sponsored Christ
mas program of community carol
singing in the auditorium Deem
Der 10. Rev. Russell j. Clinchy of
the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church discussed How to Build q
True Community Spirit and Then
Sustain It as the Years Pass"
Christmas baskets and toys will be
distributed to the needy families of
the community.
Truesdell.
Personality Training" was the sub
ject discussed by Miss Lulu TibbettS at
the child study group meeting.
Mrs. James Clarridge was appointed
corresponding secretary.
The school children, under super
vision of the teachers, made and filled
stockings for distribution to the needy.
Baskets also were donated.
Ten dollars was sent to the Re-
ceiving Home for the children's Christ
mas party.
Barnard.
The association was addressed by
DR.. Philip Robin on Some Points Of
Interest In Children's Dentistry"
The mothers study group was ad-