Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-06-10

TINE Board of Managers Of the
District Of Columbia Congress
of Parents and Teachers will
i meet Tuesday In the directors
room Of the N. z. A. Building
at pm. This is the final board
meeting for this school year.
The annual parent-teacher picnic
will be held June 10, beginning at
1880 am. at the reservoir picnic
ground, Rock Greek Park. Sixteenth
and Kennedy streets. In case Of rain
the picnic will be held June l9.
Mrs. B. F. Langworthy. president OF
the National Congress of Parents and
Teachers. will preside at the parent
teacher section meeting July 6 at 2
pm. under the auspices Of the N e.
A. In Washington. Homework" has
been selected as the topic for discus
sion. Outstanding people in the edu-
cational field have been asked to par
ticipate. The meeting will be open
to the public.
Continuing through June IA. the
Gentry Bros Dog and Pony Show,
under the sponsorship of the D. C.
Congress of Parents and Teachers
and the D. c. Playground Depart
ment, will give two performances
daily at the following locations: June
IL. Fourteenth and Neal streets
northeast: June IL, Georgia avenue
and Gallatin street; June Is. Thirty
fourth and Volta streets: June IA.
Connecticut avenue and Yuma street.
Taft Junior High.
A meeting Of the association was
held in the new building May 20.
George Gee. president. presiding
Eight parents and teachers signed
meeting March 81. These members
are considered the charter members
of Taft Junior High Parent Teacher
Association.
A silver cup won by the Northeast
Community in the bi-centennisl con-
test two years ago was given by the
Washington Post Mr. Gee made the
presentation speech, H. Baker, jr., ac-
cepting the cup.
Mrs. Cora Mandy presented the
school with an American flag from
the G. A. r.. Mr.. Baker, principal, ac-
cepting for the school. James Daw,
second regimental band of cadets at
Mckinley High School. played Taps"
The Junior High School Orchestra.
under direction of Mrs. K. Rogers,
furnished music. Misses June and
Larraine Williams gave Dutch
dance, in costume, accompanied on
the piano by Mrs. J. Mitchell. Miss
Kathryne Logan gave a dramatic
reading. The Humoresque" The
Taft Community Center tap dancers
gave two members. James A. Bell,
Y. NJ C. A.. spoke on What Parents
Can Do to Make the Vacation Both
Profitable and Happy for Junior High
School Students"
A reception was held and refresh
ments served
An executive meeting will be held
June II IN the Northeast Building
& Loan board room. Twentieth and
Rhode Island avenue northeast.
Janney.
The Executive Committee of the
association met at the school and
elected the new chairmen. The new
board met the following week and
made plans for the coming year.
Oficers and chairmen were guests
at tea given in honor Of the out
going president. Mrs. James. Gallery,
at the home of the new president,
Mrs. ". A. Holmes.
Kenilworth.
The first and second grades went
to the Zoo under the direction of
their teacher. Mrs Nolte, assisted by
several mothers. to complete their
study of animals and birds.
The next meeting will be held June
IA. 1870 pm. Policeman Moore of
the Boy Patrol will be guest speaker
and there will be a musical program
Whittier.
The association will meet tomorrow
at 3 O'Clock for the last time this
school year. Officers will be installed.
Edmunds- Kingsman- Maury.
A special meeting Of the new Of
ficers was held at the Edmonds
School last Monday, when the names
of the chairmen of committees were
accepted.
A party was given the Boy Patrol
on June 6.
A series of small card parties is
being held each week by members
of the board to increase the treasury
The first was held at the home of
Mrs. Mildred Kirby, chairman of
Ways and Means; the second, at the
home of Mrs. r. Dunn; the third, at
the home of Mrs Gladys La Soda.
Arrangements to hold party may
be made through Mrs. M. Kirby, Lin.
4500-J.
Emery lexington
The closing meeting of the associa-
ton was held in the Langley Junior
High School auditorium. Mrs. L. NJ.
Paul sang and Charles " Grunwell
of Central High School entertained
with readings. The theme of the eve
ming was Building World Under
standing" Miss Mary E. Haney gave
an illustrated lecture The following
officers were installed by Mrs. Ralph
Hoagland, fourth vice president OF