Evening star., 1941-04-20

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anything or any one except as its s
So, when a child is playing "hi
other active games in which chill
dren indulge-and for which there
is inadequate playground provision
on the sidewalks, it is apt to dart out
unwittingly between parked cars,
directly into the path of oncoming
traffic. If such an emergency arises
it is only the exceptionally alert,
traffic conscious driver who is able
to avert an accident.
But no driver should be behind
the wheel of a car unless he or she
is alert and wideawake to the re-
sponsibilities and hazards that lie
constantly ahead. Instant, subcon-
SciouS contact with the brake pedal
can avert many accidents; a speed
within the law-indeed under the
limit in thickly congested areas
will aid in preventing trouble.
But naturally, the whole respop-
driver. The pedestrian, must of
necessity take his full measure, too.
And parents can do a great deel to-
ward instilling this traffic conscious
ness into the minds and hearts of
their children by exemplary action
when on the streets. They should
in every instance wait for the green
light when crossing at ight-con-
trolled intersections; they should
obey police signals; they should wait
for "all clear ahead" when crossing
where there is no traffic control.
Particularly should they be meticu-
lous when accompanied by children.
Washington's growing traffic fa-
tality total is something over which
we should pause We should analyze
our individual reaction to traffic
hazards and see wherein we are
renliss. For no accident occurs un-
less some individual somewhere has
been lax-has felt that the respon-
sibility should be elsewhere.
But if each one of us, individually
would make every effort to observe
every traffic rule, I firmly believe
our accidents would be reduced to
minimum. And particularly dur
ing all vacation periods should we
be alert to the responsibilities that
are ours when driVing-and children
may be playing in the streets.
The class in psychology. which was
organized under the direction of Mrs.
Florence Rogers, supervising princi-
pal of the sixth division, will resume
its meetings tomorrow at 130 pm
at the KingSman School. DR.. Jesse
Sprowls, professor of psychology at
Maryland University, is the in
structor. Fifty members enrolled at
the first session of the class, which
is open to members from all school
divisions. Certificates will be
awarded to those members who at
tend all sessions of the class. starting
with the meeting scheduled for to-
morrow Mrs. Walter C. Jones is
treasurer; Mrs Harry Mertz. secre-
tary, and Mrs. B. w. Costenbader
is in charge of membership.
ketcham-Ean Buren,.
The association will hold open
house Thursday at pm. when the
new addition to the building will be
open for inspection The following
will act as hosteSses: Mrs. William
J. PlemmonS, Mrs. T T. Webster,
Mrs. William Linden. past presi-
dents; Mrs. D. Seiles, Mrs. G. Smith,
Mrs. J. K. Mears. Mrs. H. E. C.
Weber, Mrs. C. B. Marbury, Mrs. E.
Smith, Mrs H. Champlain, Mrs. w.
P. Champlain, Mrs. William White
and Mrs. H. Cummings.
The receiving line will be composed
of Mrs. Walter Sonntag, president
of the association; Mrs. c. D. Lowe,
president of the District of Columbia
Congress of Parent and Teachers;
Miss Elizabeth Hummer, Mrs. I.
Ruediger, R. L. Haycock, assistant
superintendent of schools; Miss M.
E. Graves. retired principal of
Ketcham School; Mrs. c. J. Schaffer,
principal; Robert Helnauth, presi-
dent Anacostia Citizens Association;
Norman Murphy, president Ana
costa Lions Club.
On April 80 at $50 am. summer
roundup examination of pre-school
children will be held at the Ketcham
School.
Bundle day for benefit of the
Student Air Committee will be OBJ
served May 7 at both schools.
Mrs. w. Linden has been named
chairman of the Auditing Com
mittee.
Wheatley.
A literary tea will be given under