TORRANCE PRESS Th'urs'day, Feb'ruary '6, 1958

Stephen M. White PTAby Mrs. Henry Runge

Our first PTA president. Mrs. H. E. St Clair, resigned January 31. She has been president fot almost a year. The PTA hoard accepted the resignation regret­ fully.

Mrs. Oscar Smith was tlected the new president.

The them* for the Stephen M. Whit* PTA Founder* Day program, February 18, will be "Building Through Our Heri­ tage." Hostesses will be the 8th grade mothers. One Honorary Life Membership will b* given by Mrs. C. W. Wittrnhurg.

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Perry PTAby Mrs. William T,unden

Mrs. Richard Greenwald opened her lovely home at 3918 W. 176th street on Wednesday, January 29th, for a casserole dinner in honor of the room hostesses of Perry Elementary school. The hostesses assisting Mrs. Greenwald were Mmes. Wendall Morgan, Warren Banks, Ollie Wierenga, and Wm. Lunden.

A question and answer period waa held with John Strom, prin­ cipal; H. Behrens, vice princi­ pal; Mrs. Kenneth Judd, PTA president; Mrs. W. Morgan, room representative chairman; Mrs. B. O'Briant, Mrs. L. Swegles, Mrs. L Wagner, and Mrs. M. Rutherford, teachers; answering from the floor.

Coffee and cake were served at the conclusion of the evening. The following are the room hostesses that reprseented their rooms, Mrs. Hazel Snyder, Mrs. Beverly Wilson, Mrs. Viola Prarat, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, Mrs. Doro.thy Morgan, Mrs. Jean Coulaon, Mrs. Ruth Phil­ lips, Mrs. Zetta Pederson, Mrs. Ada Lansdowne, Mrs. J. O'Black, Mrs. Lucille Rayes, Mrs. Car­ olyn Van Meter, Mrs. Virginia Dudley, < Mrs. Sylvia Carriere, Mrs. LoU Ashby, Mrs. Juanita Cramer, Mrs. Barbara Sturgis, Mrs. Annfe Bo sen, Mrs. Ann Motta, Mrs. Elois Capps, Mrs. Dorla Gllliland, Mrs. A. Rosen- blatt, Mrs. Doris- Banks, Mrs. Dorothy Whlfely, Mrs. Joanne Schoonover, Mrs. Trudy Dlllon, Mrs. Betty Wierenga, Mrs. Vera Lunden, Mrs. Thelma Green­ wald, Mrs. Louise I^amb, Mrs. Betty Calrm, Mrs. Shirley Phillips.

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Perry PTABy Mm. Bill Van Meter

Perry Elementary School re- cenlly held Its P.T.A. meeting In the school cafetorium. Brown­ ie Troop 1579 led the pledge of allegiance and posted the Colors. Miss Mary Nansel, a teacher at Perry read an inspirational poem.

There was a short businfM meeting, with Mrs. Kenneth Judd presiding. Mrs. Glenn Thomas reported about the Hon­ orary Life Membership. She urged that recommendations for honorary life membership awards be turned In as soon as possible. T h e association will give a membership this year to a person with outstanding serv­ ice to the welfare to youth. Mrs. Glenn Thomas committee con­ sists of Mrs. Frank Stein, Mrs. Ray Andicochea Mrs. Slap, and Miss Marge Garey. Mrs. Robert West, Co-Ways and Means chairman made the an­ nouncement Ihe next movie would be shown on Saturday, February 8. There will be two showings of "Alice in Wonder­ land", the first showing at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. There will be a donation of 20c with all pro­ ceeds going to Perry P.T.A. Re­ freshments will bo s o 1 d after each showing. __

There was a panel discussion on procedures for aiding chil­ dren with physical or emotional problems. The panel consisted of Mr. John Strom, principal; Miss Margorie Carey, Third Grade Teacher; Miss Hazel Charles, School Nurse; Mrs. Eugene Phil­ lips, 1st Vice President and Dr. Keith A. Hunsaker, Director of Special Education of Southern School District, as the Guest Speaker. It. was stated that there were special classes and equip­ ment that are used by these children for their particular handicap. Student participation was from Miss M. Sorenson and Mrs. Louise Foote. They teach the partially sighted class. The students were Tommy Brian, Michael Darc'o, Bill Uzgalis, Jeff LeRlanc and Kathy Donahue. These students displayed charm as well as poise as they explain­ ed their program.

The next Board meeting will be February 13, and the general FPA meeting Thursday, Feb­ ruary 20. The next program will be Founders Day, with the Hon­ orary Life Membership presen­ tation.

The First Grade) Mothers I served the refreshments. Mrs. Wendall Morgan, Room Repre­ sentative was in charge.

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Edison PTAby Mr*. Arthur

The Edison PTA will hold a Founder's Day association meet­ ing at the Edison School cafe- torium this Wednesday evening, Fehruary 5th at 7:30 p.m. Ar­ rangement B for baby sitting were made. The program will Include a Dental Health dem­ onstration by the third grade students from Mrs. Thomas' class and a panel by the future teachers club of North Torrance high. Beth Giebeler will be mod­ erator of the-student panel com­ posed of Judy Arozian, Janice Hoffman, Anne Kirner. L*>lita Lao, and Jim Van TV Vort. Mr. C. Scherf, North high teacher, is the group's sponsor. Enter­ tainment will be furnished by The Recorders, a musical group directed by Mr. Arthur Stlllwell. Refreshments will he served at the conclusion of the meeting by the 4th grade room mothers.

The Edison PTA executive committee meet Monday eve­ ning. January 27, to make plans for Fehruary meeting. Mrs. Cur- Us Pearsey read copies of the letters sent to the traffic com- misioner asking for a traffic signal in front of the school, and to the city manager re­ questing sidewalks across the Edison Go. right of way.

A report on the Saturday chil­ dren's movies was given by Mrs. William Dlrich who an­ nounced that the next movie will be given "Saturday. Febru­ ary 22, at 10 and 1 in the school cafetorium.

Mrs. Dwight Preston present­ ed plans for th« Founder's Day meeting to be held Wednesday, February .">. The Honorary Life Membership will be presented at that time.

Mrs. Dean White announced topics for the Parent Education workshop being held Wednes­ days from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at McMasters park. The February 5 topic will be "What About Discipline." February 19 "Con­ trolling Temper" and February 2fi "If Your Child is Nervous." There will be no discussion Feb­ ruary 12 due lo the Lincoln birthday holiday. Bahy sitting is furnished and coffee served. If transportation is needed please call Mrs. Dean White, DA 4-7342.

259th Place PTABy Mr*. W. 8. Dllllon

A1 the 259th Place School PTA association meeting held Janu­ ary 14, the A-6 class under the .direction of their teacher, Mrs. Caroline Blake, presented a 12 scene play entitled "Washington Marches On". All of the students were In costumes of that period. Bonnle Galbreath gave the In spirational and Sheila Welrlch lead in the salute to the flag.

Those participating in the play were: Peggy Gerhart, Linda Holloway, Ronald Nash, Linda Chatterton, Gary Bayless, Ray Wilson. Lynn Rulwa. Clu sac, Robert Boderman, Janict Jillson, Connie Chltwood, San dra Lanza, Pamela Lewis, Sheila Weirich, Danny MrHale. Richard Myers, Olia Sawyer, Royalent McDermant. Linda Brewgter, Pamela Newling, Raymond Mo Kenzie, Vickl Woodruff and Jack Barry.

Sheila Weirich and Danny McHale received the American Legion Medal and Royalene Mc- Derment and Robert Boderman received the American Legion Certificate presented by Donald Sutltf, American Legion Post 645 in Lorn it a. He explained that the Undents were selected hy their classmates on qualities of honor, courage, scholarship. leadership and service.

"Bridging the gap between Elementary and Junior High School" was the topic discussed hy Paul W. Gaebel, vice princi p«l of Fleming Jr. High school

Gflebel outlined the changes the A-6 students would find up on entering Jr. High school and gave them tips to follow to make the change easier.

On Tuesday. January $8. the A-6 promoting class will be hon ortd hy a luncheon and party given by the PTA and- the A-6 mothers.

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Walterta '* ^'by Mr*. William Mtfteh«!f

With an eye to a future with better health, the Walter! a

presented an informal iw program on flouridation duringheir January meeting. Mrs.j. M. Baxley, chairman oflealtih and dental health, ar­ ranged. the program with the assistance of program . -h;ur man, Mra. Honry Fink .h.

For background information a film titled "A Drop in a Bucket" was shown, followed hy

short sipeech bv guest, Dr. r Alien Hoffenber, prominent lo­ cal dentist, chairman of the'ommittee on Flouridation forihe Committee of Dental Healthf Southern California. The speech WHJ» followed by penal composed of Dr. Hoffen­

ber, Mr. Reed Bundy, editor ofhe Torrance Herald and presi­

dent of the Dental Health Asso­ ciation of Torrance, and Mr. J. Schoonover .active civic leader,\"ho has served in several civic offices including president ofhe Pacific Hills Home Own->rs association.

Den R of Cub Pack 2400 ledhe parents and teachers in thelag ceremony at the start ofhe meeting called to order by

Mrs. ,1. J. Lawlor. The parents.vere seated at tables "reserved"'or them by their child's teach-n% with the teacher's name onhe table enabling parents to'tnd the right one.

Business oif the meeting wasimportant, an the nominating committee being elected for 1958-59. Serving on the com­ mittee will be Mrs. L. M. Bax-ey, chairman, and Mmes. R.

S^hraube-n. Loring Bigelow. F.lowe, and principal, Mr. Don

Mullartey. A delegate for Tor­ rance Council PTA was alsole-nted, Mrs. L. D. Mahln. Alter­

nate delegate is Mrs. J. J. Law-or.

Parkway PTA'The Roaring Twenties", a de­

signers fashion show extraordi- nary, featuring professional models in new and old silhouet- es of ttie "20's" highlights the

Wednesday, February 26, Park­ way program, announces Mrs. Paul Bergarabedian, chairman of the event.

Place is San Pedro Hacienda at 301 S. Western Ave. An eleven o'clock social hour will precede unch at twelve o'clock with the

show scheduled to begin prompt- y at 1:30 p.m.

Price is $3.25 per person and phone reservations will be ac­ cepted by Mrs. Paul Stevens at FR 59743.

Mrs. George Cokas, Hollywood Riviera, is handling arrange ments for appearance of the model* and clothes to be showVi These include hats, lingerie, swim buiU and dresses. Fea tured a|so will be Ihe appear ance> of a "Charleston" dancer Mrs. Paul Stevens will handle th« commentary for the show.

Newton PTABy Mrs. I* I*. Bonnette

International friendship was strengthened by the appearance of three scholarship students from the American Field Serv­ ice program at the Newton School PTA meeting on Janu­ ary 23. Nadia Rasmadjian of Greece, Lucienne Elshoul of Bel­ gium, and Mary Sippel. Tor- ranee student returned from Finland, spoke of their many nteresting experiences both here and abroad, which was fol- owed by a question and answer period.

Mrs. D. C. Robhins, program chairman, introduced Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Schaub of the American Field Service commit- ee and Mrs. M. W. Hinshaw, a

foster parent.Mrs. Henry Graef, president,

announced the need for more volunteers for the March of Dimes on Tuesday, January 28.

Webster Smith, principal, in­ formed the meeting that the price of the cafeteria lunches would increase ot 30 cents on February 2.

The rag drive to raise needed funds has been postponed to February 28 reported Mrs. F. A. Geisel, ways and means chair­ man. She urged all parents to save any type of rags, except for blue jeans or carpets.

Hostesses for the meeting were fourth and fifth grade mothers.

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By Mrs. Howard Thompson

Mrs. Robert Walker, pre- sohool chairman of Steele PTA, held a meeting,,at her home re­ cently to present final plans for the kindergarten estimate proj­ ect. This project Initiated at the request of R. K. Petratgs principal, will provide schoor authorities with estimates of the number of children to be enrolled in kindergarten In Sep­ tember, 15*58. Mrs. Walker's committee will conduct a door- to-door campaign to obtain the information.

Ways and means chairman, Mrs. Robert Golden, announceiw the first of a series of four Saturday movies. February 1 the "Long, Long Trailer" will be shown. There will be two performances, one at 10:30 a.m., the other at 1 p.m. Donation » will be 25 cents and popcorn may be purchased.

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