Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23

meeting of the local Legisla-
u tive Committee chairmen or
their representatives of the Congress
of Parents and Teachers next Tues
day at 8 pm. at the Thomson School,
according to announcement of Mrs.
j. N. Saunders, State chairman.
Mrs. L. B. Castell, president, an
nounces a meeting of the PIT. A.
Congress Executive Committee in the
N. e. A. Building tomorrow at O'CLOCK
to fill vacancies on the board.
At 1880 pm. the General Committee
FOR the Annual Convention will meet.
Bancroft.
Founders day was observed Febru-
AIRY by the lighting of candles on
birthday cake, presented by Mrs. Ben
McKelway, president. Miss A. Grace
Lind spoke on her recent trip to Mex
leo and illustrated her talk with mo-
ton pictures.
Powell Junior High.
A meeting was held Wednesday,
when Founders day was observed and
an offering taken for the extension
work of the District and National
Congresses.
The pending Juvenile Court bill was
discussed by Mrs. Jesse c. Adkins ana
the association Endorsed the bill
Mrs. Hugo Ambrose, member OF the
faculty, with the assistance of num-
Der of pupils, explained how the vari-
Gus awards are earned by pupils in the
school. and also the meaning Of the
Powell seal and the creed. A playlet,
"Midnight in Storybook Land" was
presented by members of the Library
Club.
Amidon -Fairbrother Rossell.
There will be meeting OF the
Executive Committee at the Fair
brother School Tuesday, Ills pm.
Wheatley.
Miss F. C. Mortimer, the entire
teacher staff and PIT. A. officers were
guests Wednesday at luncheon given
by the room representatives.
1.-THE May Festival as an Outgrowth
of Glass Work" was the topic OF an
address given by Birch Bayh to the
teacher members on Tuesday.
Under the leadership of Miss r.
Richmond the study group met Tues
day to continue the series of six
classes on parent education.
Mrs. H. A. Robinson, hospitality
chairman, gave a luncheon Thursday
rs one of the series OF Wheatley di-
minishing parties.
Oyster.
The next meeting will be held March
0. Hot chocolate Is being served daily
to 20 patrol boys.
Bryan.
The Executive Board met Wednes-
day to discuss plans for the monthly
meeting next Tuesday at 1870, when
Founders day will be observed.
A party was given for the gradu-
ating class and the patrol boys.
Anacostia Junior Senior High.
A meeting was held Monday evening.
The program consisted OF musical
numbers by the Girls Glee Club, under
the direction of Miss Aagot Nordby; by
the Boys Glee Club, under the direc-
ton of Theodore Robb; and by the
school orchestra under the direction
of Vladimir Vasa. Teachers met the
parents prior to the meeting. Foun-
ders' day ceremonies were observed.
Park View.
A Valentine card party was held at
che home Of Mrs. r. T. Staubly last
week.
Eliot Junior High.
At a meeting held February IL,
Birch Bayh, director of physical edu-
cation, District of Columbia Public
Schools, discussed Education in Re-
lation to Health" Mrs. J. N. Saun-
ders, past president of the District OF
Columbia Congress, spoke on "Foun-
ders' Day" A musical program was
given by mothers and teachers OF the
school,
Truesdell.
At the Executive Board meeting
plans were completed for the Foun-
ders' day celebration Tuesday at 8
pm.
Woodbridge.
The association held its annual
Founders day party February 10.
Mrs. o. G. Hankins, sixth vice presi-
dent of the District of Columbia
Congress, gave a talk. A candle
lighting pageant was held. A playlet,
"Reminiscence," was given by Mrs.
Paul Neuhaus, Mrs Robert Lyon, Mrs.
William Calvert and Mrs. George
Eberly. The candles on the birthday
cake were lighted by Ann Calvert and
Henry Eberly. Mrs. Charles Charming
furnished piano music.
Mrs. A. B. Genung, health chairman,
reported that 1868 children were
weighed and measured during the
month, among whom we're 203 gold
stars, 1877 blue stars, 10 red stars and
0 green stars.
The attendance prize was won by
Mrs. Taylor's room.
re Buchanan.
At the last meeting, Miss Cecilia
Dulin, principal, told the parents the
work of caulking and Misunderstanding
the old building is now in progress.
Mrs. Ella Kostakos was appointed
chairman of the Free Lunch Commit
tee for this semester.
Mrs. Reeda Walton entertained with
songs, accompanied at the piano by
Mrs. Mary Bessemer.
The attendance prizes were won by
Miss H. r. Burch, Mrs. r. West and
Miss M. Maloy, first, fifth and sixth
grades.
Phoebe Hearst.
A meeting was held Monday evening.
Mrs. J. N. Saunders, past president Of
the District of Columbia Congress of
Parents and Teachers, gave history
of Founders day. Mrs. A. Birney was
o guest and gave a brief talk on
Founders day.
The association Endorsed a resolu-
ton advocating adequate appropria-
tions for health activities in the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
Mrs. McKay's fifth grade won the
attendance prize.
Bowen Greenleaf.
Founders day was observed Feb