Evening star., 1938-01-16

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the American Automobile Association
in building up this organization in our
schools.
We are all familiar with the manly
white-belted youngsters who four times
each school day stand at important
street intersections and guide school
children across busy streets. No matter
what the weather-be 1t warm, cold
sunshiny or stormy-these guardians
of our children are on duty. And
always they are boys from the schools
located in the vicinity of the crossings
which they guard. In a number OF
instances, they have prevented tragedy
by their quick thinking and watchful
care, and we cannot be too grateful
to them for this service.
But there is a part which we, as
parents, can play in this safety CAM
paign, and that Is in our own conduct
on the streets. Whether we are driv-
ing or walking, traffic regulations
should be obeyed by all Of us. How
often have we seen parents holding
children by the hands, start across
streets against" the lights. The
teachers in our schools constantly are
stressing the Importance of the chill
dren observing ordinary safety rules
but when parents so flagrantly dis
regard them the lessons taught in
school are not apt to make the same
impression as If parents themselves
were more careful.
Traffic hazards are constantly an
creasing, not only in Washington, but
elsewhere, and 1t behooves us to direct
our children 50 that they instinctively
will obey rules of safety, thereby re-
ducing traffic dangers, as we'll as in
suring their own well-being. Example
Is the best teacher, and If we, by our
own behavior. stress the Importance
of caution, whether driving or as
pedestrians, our children are bound to
profit by such pattern.
Mrs. Henry Duerst Of the Truesdell
Parent-Teacher Association has been
elected chairman of mental hygiene
for the D. c. Congress.
Plans for the annual convention
May and are being completed
under the chairmanship of Mrs. Ralph
Hoagland. The annual dinner will be
held May 4. The committee in charge
will consist of Mrs T. H. Young, Mrs.
George Cornwell, Mrs. w. j. Green
leaf, Mrs. Ben Mckelway and Mrs.
Paul Ontrich. A program committee,
consisting of Mrs. P. Phil Campbell,
chairman, with Mrs. o. G. Hankins,
Miss Myrtle Moore and Mrs. Edward
r. Seal, has been named by the Execu-
tive Committee.
At the meeting of the Board Of
Managers Tuesday Mrs. c. D. Lowe
was elected first vice president to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Mrs. H. N. Stull.
A nominating committee consist
ing of Mrs. p. C. Elicit, Mrs. J. Phil
Campbell and Mrs. Sargent Elliott was
elected to present the name of a cam
didate for election to the third vice
presidency, made necessary by the
resignation Of Mrs. c. D. Lowe.
Mrs. c. c. Mu.lady and Mrs. B. w.
Eldred were appointed committee
to formulate plans for a course for
parent-teacher leaders, to be given
by the congress beginning sometime
in February.
Upon the report Of S. Jay McCath-
ran. chairman of legislation, the con-
gress reafirmed its stand upon the
| juvenile court bill as it has been
| amended. 1t also reaffirmed its stand
upon the use Of the abandoned tuber-
culosis school site. strongly recon-
mending its use solely for recreation
and educational purposes.
Mrs w. B. Calvert, second vice
president of the D. c. Congress, an
nounces certificates for those who at
tended four sessions Of the Parent
Teacher Institute held at George
Washington University will be award
ed at association meetings. Associa-
tions contracting the state office may
arrange for a board member of the
d. c. Congress to make the presenta-
tions.
Buchanan.
A meeting for room representatives
will be held Wednesday at l:3O pm.
A committee of mothers attended
the Middle Atlantic States Regional
Conference of the Progressive Educa-
ton Association which was held at
the Hotel Mayfower.
A bingo party will be held Friday
at 8 pm.
In order to follow up the work OF
the dental hygienist notice of clinics
! and their locations where children
could have their dental work done
free of charge. were sent to parents.
Those who could afford it were urged
to take their children to their own
dentist.
Anacostia Junior Senior High.
The association will meet tomorrow
lot 8 pm. Teachers will be in their
classrooms from 7:30 to 8 pm. for
conferences with parents. The busi-
ness meeting will follow, after which
a program has been planned by the
physical education department and
the newly organized cadet band. Re-
freshments will be served.
Kenilworth.
A luncheon will be held at the
school Wednesday from IL to 1:30
pm.
A group will go to the student aid
headquarters to sew on Thursday.
Study group meetings will begin
January ~.