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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 May 1927, p. 42

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42 WILMETTE acted, and reports of treasurer and committees having been approved, election of officers followed. Mrs. E. R. Freeman was chosen president; Mrs. W. A. Kendrick, vice-president; Miss Phillips, secretary, . and Miss Fox, treasurer. Miss Anne L. Whitmack, the village librarian, extended an invitation for the summer use of the library and also urged that we make our reading pleasurable recreation. She showed a fine collection of books on various subjects' that would serve as a guide and an LIFE May 13, 192i to send . two problem pupils a week to them for observation. They have now increased their staff until fifteen are working and a social worker .supported by the Junior league. "The pupils examined are not necessarily subnormal but are having dif. ficulty with their work or deportment. This is sometimes the child's own a ttitude, but many times because th e pa.r ents do not understand or sympathize, or in some cases do too much for the chil~l. He said, "There is a motive for everything a child does and we must try ta find this out, not b,· qu'e stioning and scolding but by lett:t·lg the child talk. Lead him on-get his confidence-keep quiet-let him do th e talking. He cited many examples that have hcen examined and helpfufly adjusted by the clinic. "Further, he stated that our dutic.·s as mothers are to teach the child to do for himself- teach right attitudes atHl his behavior in adult life will take ca r . .· of itself. Hear Mc:Andrewa "In the afternoon Superintcnrlt' JJ \ McAndrews of Chicago addres sed a joint meeting of parents and teach er ~ . The theme of hi s talk was the rise oi the teacher in her attitude toward her profession. The teacher of today should he proud of her position atvl needs alwavs to feel honored wh t n surrounded - by pupils because she knows she is making a nation, he said . Parent-Teacher News (Contributed) The Central-Laurel Parent-Teacher association held its last session of thjs school year Tuesday afternoon .of this · week. The opening number .of the program was music by the school band, three selections being well-rendered and enjoyed. The annual business was trans- ---Gt . Rounberg'·· the North Short'· Gr·attlt Storr- introductory to that subject along with references by recognized authorities given in the index. Reports by the delegates to the various conventions were then made. Superintendent Harper told · of the inspirational meeting of superintendents held at Dallas. The mu sic especially was <].Uite fitting to the t~nt of thought prevalent at that meetmg. A chorus of (i)() from the Booker T. Washington school and led by his daughter. singing their spirituals, was in itself an uplift . \Vhen that great gathering closed in singing "Give to Little Children Vision s Bright of Thee," it was indeed a prayer and a guide for all there. Reports Division Meeting Mrs. W. S. Campbell reported the Lake Shore division of P. T. A. session held recently in Evanston. H~r report is as follo.ws : "It was a pleasure to attend the lovely luncheon at the Orrington hotel where about 250 mothers .r epresenting P. T. A. from Cook, Kane and Lake counties were in ·session. The president, Mrs. Donald Maine. presided at a short business meeting. "The Speaker at this meeting was Prof. John R. Morgan of the Northwestern Psychological clinic. He told us how this clinic started without fund s and no equipment but an idea of two professors who asked Superintendent Skile s of the Evanston schools Sports Shoes Have a Place in·the Sun The gallery"s eyes "glued" on the ball! What, then, is the most conspicu.o us part of your golf attire l Your ~ports shoes! And here the sportswoman can securf· t~ese ultra-smart, comfort shoes of two-tone elkskin with soft crepe soles for $6.oo. .'Build tm Sound atJll Strong Fresh milk will do it! Tests show that the person who drinks milk is always more fit physi~ally. Youngsters, particularly, need the extra vim and vigor that milk so bountifully provides. Boots That Spur On The Sporting Season Wilmette 55 HIKING BOOTS of brown elkskin with 1 6-in. laced uppers. Gooclyur welt soles and nbbtr heels, priced RIDING BOOTS of finest black or brown leather. Correct cut, excelltnt fit, at a very unusual price, ,..._ Give them Bowman's Milk ·and you give them the strength to do the things other children do. It builds firm muscle and strong bones. Bowman's Milk is delicious- · ly fresh - the full-cream milk at its best. Perfectly pasteurized to assure its purity. Telephone our nearest distributing station or order from any of our courteous milkmen. $7 $13.50 Ro1enberg'·-Fint Floor - Ml· l l\: . 51 YEARS THE DAI R.V· COMPANY,~ FOR -- - STANDARD OF ,QUALI~ ·- . .,,

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