The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1934-04-11
PARENT-TEACHERS
HEAR c. /. TAPPIN
Sprague Eighth Graders
Guests, Hear Crosby
Teacher
WATERVILLE

There was a good attendance at
last nights monthly meeting of the
Waterville Parent Teacher associa-'
ton which took place at Sprague
grammar school gymnasium at g.
O'Clock. The speaker was Profess
sor Clarence Tappin of the faculty
of Crosby high school who dis
cussed the important subject of
choosing the proper high school.
The members of this years gradu-
ating class at Sprague school were
special guests at last nights meet
ing since Mr. Tappin's address was
of particular interest to them.
Many parents were also present.
Mr. Tappin described the three
types of training given by Crosby,
Wildly and Leavenworth, respec-
lively indicating the fields of activ-
ity for which they offer prepara-
ton. He indicated the difficulty
of making a, final choice before
completing grammar school and
urged strongly that there should
be no hesitation in making a
change during the first year If it
develops that the work is not what
had been expected. Pupils should
feel free to discuss with their
teacher any questions of this ma
ture which may develop since the
first year is largely an adjustment
period. The speaker gave I'M
stinted praise to the local public
school system, commenting on the
fact that the standards had not
been permitted to decline during
the difficult period through which
we are passing.
The Waterville symphony or
chestra of eighteen pieces, directed
by Ronald Benson. delighted the
audience with program of six
numbers, all of which were re-
markably well presented and re-
fiected much credit upon the re-
Gently organized group.
At the brief business meeting
which preceded the program hour
it was voted to hire two cars to
take the official delegates Of the
local association to the state con-
gress of Parent associa-
ton which will be held at New
London on Friday and Saturday,
April 9th and 28th. The delegates
will attend sessions on both days
while several other members are
planning to attend on one of the
days.
The next. meeting of the Child
Study group will be held with Mrs
milford B. SimoHson at Grace
Methodist parsonage on Tuesday,
April oath at 2:30 p. m. The men,
bers who are attending the ses-
sions of this group are most en-
thusiastic over the program and
feel that it is satisfying a badly
needed community need. Any Wat
erville parent interested Is cordial
ly invited TO attend.
Mrs Louis c. Willard, chairlady
of the ways and means committee
reported that the recent bazaar
and card party was unusually sue
cessful, both socially and financial
ly, and expressed her appreciation
of the cooperation which she re-
ceived.
Mrs Walter Norman was named
of the nominating COM
mittee which will bring in a slate
of officers for next yegr at the
May meeting which will take place
at $3.50 p. m. on May 8th. The
speaker will be Miss Sarah Klein
schmidt, psychiatrist at the Wa
terbury Life Adjustment Institute.
Sewing Meeting
Mrs Sarah Twelves, president of
the Grace Methodist Ladies' Aid
society has announced special
meeting for the members
to be held at the church parlors
this evening. Mrs Robert Taylor
will give instructions in the max
ing of footstools. The society held
a business session at the church
on Monday.
Girls Club
The weekly meeting of the Girls
club of Waterville will take place
tomorrow evening at the home of
Mrs James Kirby of Cooke street.
All who plan to attend are request
ed to notify Mrs Kirby in advance.
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