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Minutes of the Parent Teacher Association of Elm Street School 1939 - 1940
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October 12, 1939
On October 12, 1939 the Elm Street Parent Teacher Association held its first regular meeting of the fall season in the school auditorium. The president, Mrs. Edgar Hartley, presided. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report, showing a balance of $6.27, was read and accepted. The new officers and committee chairmen were introduced to the association. They are as follows: President - Mrs. Edgar Hartley Vice Pres. - Mrs. George Hutchens Secretary - Mrs. Fant Kelly Treasurer - Miss Mary Clegg Finance Chairman - Mrs. R. H. Secrest Magazine Chairman - Mrs. Murray White
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Membership Chairman - Mrs. W. L. Edwards Founder's Day Chairman - Mrs. Percy Payne Student Aid Chairman - Mrs. Geo. Hutchens Hospitality Chairman - Mrs. Bunn Dunn Motion Picture Chairman - Mrs. David Barker Summer Round Up Chairman - Mrs. [blank] Hodgin Program Chairman - Miss Margaret Andrews Publicity Chairman - Miss Frances McCrary Publication Chairman - Mrs. Alberta Snider Red Cross Chairman - Mrs. Lawrence Council Goals Chairman - Mrs. Dan Arden Child Study Group - Mrs. W. L. Edwards Legislation Chairman - Mrs. M. C. Crowder
Mrs. Hartley made a report on the P.T.A. institute. Mrs. W. L. Edwards reported on the membership drive and the child study group meetings.
The program, under the direction of Miss Margaret Andrews, began by the audience signing "Faith of
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of Our Fathers." "Getting Along with People" was the theme of Miss Andrews's devotional talk which was based on I Corinthians 13. Then Miss Andrews introduced Mr. Lloyd L. Thayer, principal of Elm Street School, who spoke briefly on the qualities of a good teacher. He said a good teacher must be (1) a good citizen, (2) a friend, (3) a builder, (4) a pioneer, (5) a reformer, and (6) a believer.
At the conclusion of the program parents were invited to visit the rooms. The attendance award went to Miss Juanita Hayworth's fifth grade.
Respectfully submitted Elizabeth C. Kelly, Sec.
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November 7, 1939
On November 7, 1939 the Elm Street School Parent Teacher Association held its regular monthly meeting in the school auditorium. In the absence of both president and vice president, Miss Margaret Andrews presided. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer's report, showing a balance of $72.97, was read and accepted. Mrs. Hodgin made a membership report for Mrs. Edwards.
During the worship part of the program, the audience sang "America, the Beautiful"; Mr. Padgett, accompanied by Mrs. Padgett, sang, "In the Garden of My Heart; and Miss Andrews led in prayer.
Miss Andrews announced