Minutes of the Elm Street School P.T.A., 1934-1940 (Part 1)

On Nov. 12, 1934, a meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association of Elm Street School was held in the school auditorium.

Mrs. Coffield, the president, called the meeting to order. After an invocation by Rev. F. L. Conrad, the minutes of last meeting were read and the treasurer's report was given.

A message from the P. T. A. motion picture conference was brought to the association by Mrs. Edgar Hartley. Mrs Hartley also urged the parents to read "Our Movie Made Children. Mrs. Robert Cottam stated that she had some pamphlets, giving plans worked out by the movie committee, which

she would like to place in the hands of the parents.

The Membership Chairman reported 191 paid members, which is 60% of our patrons. The Child Study Chm. stated that interesting and well-attended meetings were being held each Wednesday. Mrs. Schroder told the Association of the ways in which our needy children are being cared for, and thanked individuals and organizations for their help.

Mrs. Ingram, the program chm. presented Miss Margaret Sloan, whose two vocal numbers were delightfully rendered. "Home and School Cooperation" was the subject for discussion. Miss Veigh Hutchinson presented it from the standpoint

of the child's health, and Rev. F. L. Conrad told how the school and home can cooperate in the formation of correct mental attitudes.

Respectfully Submitted, Jean Culbertson, Sec.

The December meeting of the Elm Street Parent-Teacher Association was held on December 11, 1934.

Mrs. Coffield called the meeting to order. After the reading of the minutes, the various reports were given. The treasurer reported $21.46 in the treasury. The Membership Chairman reported that the association had 193 paid members. The Chairman of the Parent-Teacher Magazine Committee urged parents to subscribe to the magazine. [crossed out: It was reported that the]

An announcement was made to the effect that the members of the Burbank Garden Club plan to work on our school grounds and have them more

beautiful by spring.

Mrs. Schroder told the parents of some improvements which had been made on our building and grounds.

In the absence of the program chairman, Mrs. Schroder introduced Mrs. J. Gurney Briggs, whose two vocal selections were beautifully rendered; and Dr. C. R. Hinshaw of High Point College, who ably discussed The School Legislation of 1933.

Respectfully submitted Jean Culbertson, Sec.