The Oshawa Times, 31 Oct 1958, p. 29

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Westmount H& S Shows Regard For Late And Recent Principals Westmount Home and School Association was first organized on March 16, 1925. Sometime be- tween 1925 and 1952 when Miss Amelia Lear was principal, a scholarship was set up to be given annually to the outstanding girl "and boy student. Following Miss Lear's death in 1952, a fund set up in her name, together with the Home and School Asso- --e. -- ciation, presented the Board of Education with a Master Time and Program control clock with a suitably engraved plaque, in her memory. A testimonial dinner was held in 1954 for Mr. Pascoe in recog- nition of 25 vears of teaching in Westmount School. Many poot pupils, former teachers and friends in the community attend- ed and Mr. Pascoe was present- ed with a gold watch. : During the pa year Grades 1, 2 and 3 were on shifts at West- mount School. There was -a kin- tergarten held in the school for the first time. Last yeai's program was large- ly educational with good speakers and enjoyable musical entertain. ment. i] A kintergarten and Grade 1 tea was held {c acquaint parents and teachers. Tea was also served at Open House in March. A card party and candy sale were our means of raising funds. For Christmas treats the children re- THE OSHAWA TIMES, Fridey, October 31, 1958 7 ceived fruits from around the world, from Home and School. The annual birthday banquet held in March was addressed by Dr. C. M. Elliott, superintendent of Oshawa public schools. The president and three members at- tended Home and School Conven- tion in Hamilton, The pumphouse and filtration plant were tonred in April. " A graduation party took place in May for Grade 8 students. Grade 6 students received school pins. Mr. Pascoe was presented with a desk clock before leaving West. mount to become principal of the Adelaide McLaughlin School. Our present officers are: Presi- dent, Mrs. Graydon Gutsble; vice - president, Mrs. Harry Ben- nett and Mrs. J. Anderson; re- cording secretary, Mrs. J. Fol- lest; corresponding secretary, Mrs. D. Ormiston; treasurer, Mrs. R. Corneal; executive mem bers, Mrs. R. Harrison, Mrs. A. Cox, Mrs. G. Plancke, Mrs. M, Coolidge and Mrs. A. Hale. 4 HAMBLY'S BEVERAGES (OSHAWA LTD.) Party Jime is Refreshment Jime DON'T FORGET TO "BRING HOME THE COKE"

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