Evening star., 1938-02-27

1neSe coupons were issued
each, and proceeds from the sa
for the "Foundation for Infanti
Our group, under the leader!
president, In whose department our
health work is placed, was organized
Immediately into teams. with . cap
tain for each. locations for booths
were secured In nine banks, In six
department stores and in the con-
course at Union Station. Included in
these teams were more than 100 OF
our members from various local par
ent-teacher associations, and many
Of these women spent several days
each in manning" these booths; they
were kept open about 10 days.
Response from the public was nee
essarily not large, because there had
been no advance publicity, and as
consequence very few people were
aware of the purpose. Contributions
of less than 81 were accepted, but, of
course, no certificates could be issued
in an amount less than that stated.
Mrs. c. D. Lowe, first vice presi-
dent, assisted Mrs. Elicit, and when
all returns were in it was found that
more than 5000 had been collected.
Several of the local associations
bought certificates in the name of
their organizations, and the total
amount was turned over to Richmond
B. Keech of the Public Utilities Com
mission, who had been placed in
charge by Commissioner Hazen and
to whom our group was directly re-
sponsible.
The response to this appeal for help
is just one more demonstration of the
willingness Of parent-teacher people
to assist In any worthwhile cause in
the interests of childhood, and we can
not but feel proud of this Although
the amount realized from the sale OF
the coupons at the booths in charge
of our people was disappointingly
small in comparison to what was an
ticipated, it is no reflection on the
devotion to duty evidenced by the
women who are members Of the par
ent-teacher association.
Grant -Weightman.
A card and bingo party will be held
at the Grant School at 8 pm. on Fri
day for the benefit Of child welfare at
Grant and Weightman Schools. The
committee in charge has planned an
interesting program for the evening
and prizes will be given.
Taft Junior High.
Taft's second study group for men
only will be held at the home of DR..
M. B. Root Wednesday at 7:30 pm. F.
A. Woodward. principal of Gordon
Junior High School, will answer ques-
tions on education as it is today. The
meeting will be informal and refresh
ments will be served.
Wednesday is also SEWING day."
Mrs. Otto j. Cass has announced. Mrs.
Cass will call in her car for those who
can 60 to Park View School to sew.
Truesdell.
The study group will meet Tuesday
at 1880 pm.
Emery. lexington.
The association will meet at Ecking-
ton School Thursday at 3:l5 pm.
Mrs. E. K. Peoples of the Community
Center Department will discuss Pub
lie School Recreation Service" Ger
tificates will be presented to children
who entered school free from remedial
defects as an outcome of the summer
roundup campaign,
Petworth.
The meeting Tuesday has been
designated as special night" A play,
The Little Princess" directed by
Phyllis Wilson Huff, dramatic director,
Community Center Department. will
be presented by the Petworth School
drama group
The Executive Committee will meet
at Z pm
Stuart Junior High.
The Executive Committee will meet
tomorrow at pm.
Anacostia Junior Senior High.
The Executive Committee will meet
at the home of Mrs. George Maier
Wednesday at pm. with Mrs. c.
Clickner as co-hostess.
Founders Day was celebrated with
a birthday cake at the February meet
ing.
A bingo party was held February 25,
with Mrs. c. Fowler, ways and means
chairman, in charge.
Mothers gym classes are held in the
girls gym Thursday evenings, under
the instruction of Miss G. Frank
houser.
Blair-Hayes.
The Executive Board will meet in
the Hayes School Thursday at las
pm.
Many parents attended the lunch
con held at the Blair School, with
Mrs Anne Eslin, ways and means
chairman. and her committee in
charge. Blair Hayes patrol boys were
guests Of the association.
Eliot Junior High.
The association will meet Tuesday
at 1:30 pm. Entertainment will be
furnished by pupils of the school, each
section taking part.
Janney.
A meeting will be held Tuesday at
2 pm. A local department store will
present the fashions in children's
clothing. 10 boys and 10 girls from
Janney taking part.
Mrs. Charles Trussell and Mrs. Otto
Stranley were elected officers for the
Janney Playground Council.
LanEdon.
The association will meet Thursday
afternoon. "Tools" will be discussed