Evening star., 1935-11-24
Parent-Teachers Receive
Many Pleas for Clothes
Needs of Boys Especially Emphasized by
Mrs. E. j. Bowling, Student Aid
Chairman.
TIME District Of Columbia Parent


Teacher Congress is receiving
many requests for clothing for
- school children. Mrs. E. j.
Bowling, student aid chairman, re-
ported boys clothing is especially
needed. She said more than 800 chill
dren were clothed since the opening
of the schools. Suits. underwear,
sweaters and socks, as well as con-
tributions Of money are requested.
The District congress won the first
prize Of $50 in a recent magazine
Craftsmanship contest conducted by
the national organization.
Roosevelt High.
Ernest Pullman, president, an
nounceS a Christmas party at the
school December l8, at o'clock Par
ents and teachers will each bring two
gifts, one of food and the other a toy
or game. They will be distributed.
Eliot Junior High.
At the last meeting Mrs. A Kinnear,
principal, gave a report of the health
examinations held in the school, and
Miss jeanette Speiden spoke on an
outline of follow-up work and how to
combat the defects found in the ex-
aminations of the children of the
school.
A bingo party will be held Decem-
Der 6.
Amid0n- -Fairbrother -RosSell.
Open house will be held for par
ents December Is.
The mothers study group will meet
tomorrow at the Council House at
lis pm.
Truesdell.
A meeting will be held Tuesday at
2:15 pm Talks on reading in ele-
mentary grades will be given by Mary
p. Shannon, Mrs. F. K. Houston and
Mrs. N. H. Wright. Blue ribbons will
be awarded to children completing
roundup. Music will be furnished by
Dolores N. and Priscilla Griest.
Langdon.
The association will give a dance
and bingo party December Is.
In observance of National Education
week the children of Tangdon School,
under the direction of Mrs. NJ. c.
Luyster, gave an entertainment In
the morning for the children and in
the afternoon for the mothers.
Included in the entertainment were
stereoptican views of Better Citi-
zens." singing by the Glee Club and
a short play, THE Cornstalk Goes
Home" Taking part in the play were
James Saunders, James Harris. Billy
Vincent, Bobby Gemeny, Maurice
Burk, Louis Ellis. Billy Norris, Carol
Miser, Lucille Burgess, Patricia Healy,
Mary Flanagan, Betty Lou Vaden,
Pauline Johnson, Kathryne Mylroie,
Teddy Speaker, Barbara Ellis, Alma
Gallagher and William Shack.
Cranch- Tyler.
The association was addressed by
Herbert L. Maze, assistant Scout ex-
ecutive of the District of Columbia
Council, on why Be a Boy Scout?"
Hugh Armstrong, troop committee
man, presented playlet by Boy
Scouts.
Benning.
Proceeds from the recent bingo
party will be used toward the purchase
of q typewriter.
Henry.
At the last meeting Miss B. E. Tay-
lor, principal, spoke on American Ed
ucation Week" A bingo party was
announced for December 4.
The kindergarten room and the
4 Alb grade won the attendance
prizes.
Benjamin Stoddert.
The Executive Committee will meet
tomorrow at 2:30 pm.
A reception for new members will
be given at the meeting on December
q, pm. John T. Webner will direct
an open discussion.
Grant.
Mrs. Ruth w. Hoover presided at q
study group meeting November 10,
when DR.. Charles B. Campbell dis
cussed skin diseases.
Henry d. Cooke.
At the last meeting Mrs. ]. W. Brock
well, president, announced Mrs. David
Becker, membership chairman, began
the membership drive November 18.
A meeting of the study group will
be held Wednesday, lis pm, under
the direction of Mrs. Frank T. Edding-
field
Donations are being received for the
Thanksgiving baskets.
Bryan.
The association will meet Tuesday,
1870 pm. Donations of food for the
Thanksgiving baskets may be brought
to this meeting.
Stanton.
At the last meeting Capt. Groves Of
the Metropolitan Police Department
spoke on Safety" This was followed
by moving pictures explaining safety.
Miss Elizabeth Hummer spoke on
Vision" Plans were discussed for q
Christmas party and . card party