Evening star., 1942-12-20
BY MRS. p. G. ELLETT,
President, D. G. Congress Of Parents

frcSlQent, -. Z. congress OF Parents
and Teachers.
Christmas time again! In spite of
all the agony and heartache and
horror of global war. the special
season of the Christchild is with us.
The one season of the year that is
universal in its appeal, for it brings
with it new consciousness of what
Christianity has meant to the world
since its beginning almost 1000 years
ago; and somehow / believe this
Christmas season of 1912 will do
much to etch deeply on our hearts
the great and unfulflled need for
brotherly love; for kindness to the
unfortunate; for sympathy and un-
derstanding for the afflicted.
Learn Results of Treachery.
Surely throughout the IL months
that have passed since the cata-
clysmic December 7, 194l, we have
had ample opportunity to visualize
the workings of world bereft of
Christian influence; we have learned
the results of treachery and deceit
and falsity
But over and above all the scenes
of destruction and bloodshed and
suffering, shining with magnihed
luster, the star of Bethlehem CLEANS
in the-midnight sky, untouched and
untouchable by any of mans puny
gestures. And as we watch the
frantic, fanatical efforts of men to
destroy all that this star represents.
we are sustained by the ever-present
thought that just as it is forever
secure in its place in the universe,
SO will the teachings of the Christ
of Galilee continue to plant in the
human heart the doctrine of self
lessness, of charity, of hope and of
faith.
More than ever, then, this Christ
mas of 1912 should we turn our
thoughts to our homes, to our coun-
try, to the oppressed of every land !;
more than ever should we demon
strate our faith in a divine plan
for peaceful and friendly living
throughout the world, by directing
our Christmas season thoughts and
activities toward that end.
Asks United Prayer.
Let us send up united prayer
to our God for speedy and success
| full termination of hostilitieS; for
reuniting of scattered families; for
comfort of bereaved ones; for a re-
turn to normally in our way of liv-
ing, and through the accomplish
ment of these things may there in
truth be a genuine and lasting
Peace on earth, good will toward
men,"
The Christmas toyroom was
opened Wednesday in the Hayes
School, Fifth and K streets NE.
with Mrs. B. w. Costenbader, fourth
vice president of the District of Co.
lumbia Congress of Parents and
Teachers, in charge. This will be
used as a receiving and distributing
headquarters for toys for needy
children. Toys are needed. Decem-
Der % will be the last day fol
distribution of toys.
Stanton.
A meeting will be held at pm
tomorrow. Children will present
"A Picture of Christmas" The Rev
Glenn Fawcett will speak or
Christmas 1912"
Members are requested to brine
a pair of new stockings for the
stocking shower for student aio
work.
Blair Hayes.
Christmas gifts will be presented
by the association to the members
of the Boy Patrols and the janitors
of both schools.
Congress Heights.
Donations of fruit and canned
goods are requested for christina
baskets which will be packed BY
members of the association fol
needy families this week.
Wheatley.
Mrs. G. L. Wood, parent educa.
ton chairman, reports more thar
80 parents are taking the first aic
course being held at the schoo
Monday and Thursday afternoons
Instead of holding a business
meeting during December the
parents are invited to the Christina