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26 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Tuesdey, Novosiber 3, 1999 To Promote Children's Welfare Some years ago, James L. Hymes Jr. said, "better rela tions between the home and the school means better teachirg in both places and abler, happier children." , While this ideal relationship is a reality today, this has not always been the case. Certainly at the beginning of the century, the school and the home were far apart. Since then the gap has been bridged. The two have e~me to realize that the interests of the child centre around bo'h the school and the home and that close co-operation is essential if he is to obtain full benefits from each. Parents, who themselves are becoming better educated; many having some knowledge of psy- chology, mental health and school problems in general-are no longer content to have their children brought in different spheres. Thay the child's environment to be a continuous whole, They are willing, indeed, anxious to co-operate with the school. Reasons such as these may account for the astonishing growth of Home and School work. From a humble beginning in 1895 at Baddeck, Nova Scotia, the Canadian Home and School and Parent-Teachers Federation had grown to an impressive membership of 242,283 in 1954. This in 3402 local associations. This is unquestionably the larg- est of all volunteer organizations in Canada. Sometimes amid the distorted half-truths of adverse publicity, the true purpose of H and 8 work is overlooked. The primary role of the Home and School is and always must be; to promote the welfare of children and youths. The aims of the Association is to form a partnership between the school and the home; to in- terpret the ong to the other and to support both; fo raise the standards of home life; "to pro- mote and secure adequate legis- lation for the care and protection of children and youth; to foster high ideals of citizenship and patrotism and to promote inter- national goodwill and peace. The Oshawa and District Home and School Council has for some years devoted considerable thought and energy al the following lines: a study edu- cational problems; bettef health habits; better speech; parent education; bursaries, scholarships and awards to encourage students to complete higher training; the Mrs. S. G. Sargeant Heads Sunshine Gp. Present slate of officers of the "Sunshine Group" of the Wom- an's Association of Simcoe Street United Church: president, Mrs. Stanley G. Sargeant; past presi- dent, Mrs. Roy Bunker; vice president, Mrs. Jelle Bakker; secretary, Mrs. Phillip Perry; treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Foreman; pianist, Mrs. Frank Singer. Group leaders: Mrs, Hugh MacLeod, Mrs. Clayton Hewer, Mrs. Robert Smith. Catering committee chairman: Mrs. W. H. Hamley. j Total present membership, 42. We meet the fourth Monday of each month in the church par- lors of Simcoe Street United Church. ; Group was formed in A of 1947 by Mrs. A. A. Crowle and Mrs. H. M. Smith. Original mem- bership totalled 12. The first pres- ident was Mrs. Herman Pin- combe, who is still an active member of the group. Activities during past year: We have catered to weddings and cesshil Smorgasborg per held 'in the Memorial Hall on Satur- day, May 2, 1050, convened by Mrs. Roy Bunker At present we 'are busily oc- cupied in the printing"and com- piling of a recipe book. Recipes are the favorite, kitchen tested] recipes of the group members. Convener of this project is Mrs. Hugh MacLeod. We mailed several cartons of used Christmas cards, papers, books, and toys to a school head- ed by Miss Mary Kaliher, King- H&S Council enlarging of school libraries. In addition to this, Sircussion Flows have considered the topics: child guidance; ideals in home and school life; character building; responsibility; commun ity life; nutrition; loyalty; citi zenship, and many others. During .the past , council esented the delatde B McLaugh- in School with a beautiful oil Mrs. R. 8S. McLaughlin, founder of Home and School Oshawa. The Associations com- prising the Council donated the necessary funds for this fine gift, A bible was also presented to the Dr. Donevan Collegiate In- \stitute at their opening cere- monies. On May 30th last, Council held a training work at the Cour- tice School to p: instruction to newly elected Home and School officers, The workshop method also provides established executives with valuable advanc- ed and refresher training. Council first discussed the possiblity of establishing a Bur- sary Fund in 1955. Twe bursar- ies of $100 each, which are fin. anced by Home and School As- sociations in this area that are affiliated with council, are award- ed annually to deserving stu- dents who complete Grade XIII and who plan to attend Teacher's College. Since 1955, $800 in bur- saries have been awarded to the two collegiates in Oshawa. Re cently, Council adopted the re- commendation that as soon as a Grade XIII is established at the Dr. Donevan Collegiate, they too will be invited to share in the Oshawa and District Home and School Council Bursary Fund. The role of the Council in Home and School work is well defined. Basically, a Council is a group of Associations meeting for conference, mutual help and exchange of ideas. Councils fune- tion to give assistance, guidance and inspiration to associations. In this area, there are a total of 38 H and S Associations, Of these, 28 are affiliated with Council. A roster of the 1959-60 Oshawa and District Home and School Council is as follows: Past president--Mrs. H. Don ald; president--Mrs. J. T. Gas- kell; vice-presidents--Mrs. A, J. Allen, Mrs. Earl Hoy, Mrs. David Hutcheon, Mrs. George Moss; recording secretary -- Mrs. G. Cummings; corresponding secre tary--Mrs. J. Marshall; treasurer --Mrs. A. Yonson; exécutive members--Mrs. Earl Campbell, Mrs. G. W. Goyne, Mrs. W. Owens, Mrs. W_ Ritzie, Mrs. R. Thomas. Chairmen of the various com- mittees are as follows: parent education--Mrs. Lloyd Courtice; health--Mrs. E. Seed; publica- tions--Mrs. C. Anderson; social-- Mrs. T. Gladman; finance and bulletin--Mrs. G. Webster; pub- licity--~Mrs, W. A, Jerry Craigie; visual aids--Mrs. G. Thomson; citizenship---Mrs. C, J. Wray. painting to honor the metiory of ; Oper the years the Association has celebrated many birthdays. In February, 1959, the Associa- tion celebraved its 35th birthday. | The past presidents were invited back and # was a wonderful evening to revive the memories of the Agenciation for the past 35 years. . Since them the Association has kept up with the fine work that the first members started many years ago. The money-making venture for the year was a Valentine Bridge held in February. The money realized from this was used to buy a piano for the school. The present slate of. officers was installed at the annual meet- ing on May 11, by Mrs. Earl Hoy. They are: Immediate past president, Mrs. J. Hart; presi- dent, Mrs. Carl Creamer; vice- presidents, Mrs. G. Gillespie and Mrs. E. Cooper; recording sec- retary, Mrs. G. E. Jones; treas- urer, Mrs. G. Cuthbert; corre sponding secretary, Mrs, F. Tomalak; executive members, Mrs. L. Devitt, Mrs. G. Butler, Mrs. D. Cutler, Mrs. W. Milne, Mrs. W. Paynter, Miss E. Tin- dall, Mr. T. Park, and Mr. J.C. Fetterly. . Grace Lutheran Women's Guild Started With Five The Women's Guild of Grace Lutheran Church, originally known as Ladies Aid, was organized in September, 1928, three years before Grace Church was dedicated. Of the original five members, Mrs. Ross Mac- Kenzieg is the only member still actively engaged in Guild work, and she has served 13 years as president. The Guild has undertaken to pay for the making of draw curtains to divide the church basement into rooms for the use of the Sunday School, to provide flow- ; | ers for the altar on special occa- sions, pay part of the cleaning ston, Jamaica, B.W.L, | DREAMT I WAS and the dream came true 1 Off with extra inches . . . on with new beauty! You cont lose a single inch by wishful thinking. But our spot-reducing program will "HOMEWOOD Reducing Saion 204 KING ST. E. RA 8-051 Years yo Been Going Steady woman's fee and send flowers and fruit to the sick members. The Guild activities during the past year have included catering and wedding, supper for the Sunday school teachers and organist. The Guild meets monthly, has an active membership of around 20 women and the officers, who have held office for three years aré: Mrs. Robert Behm, presi dent; Mrs. John Steffan, vice- president; Miss Gladys Colbreay, secretary; and Mrs. W. F. Mard- hall, treasurer. FERFLR ir be' y Many Clatworthy 4 i oh its Ke ft | | i i ii} 3 nesday and Friday evenings and Saturday afternoon. The executive for year 1960 will be: Past Pres., Mrs. J. Anderson. Past prasident, Mrs. J. Anderson; president, Mrs. O. F. Robson; vice - president, . Ws Mercer; 2nd vice - president, Mrs. Cecil Litster; secretary, Avern Taylor; treasurer, Mrs. Gordon Pirie. Conveners -- House, Mrs. B. A. Tunnicliife; cards and flowers, Mrs. R. G. MeConnell; games and tournaments, Mrs. Gordon Pirie, Mrs. J. Anderson and Mrs. Brown: social, Mrs. B. Bos netta (June), Mrs. W. C. Joyee (July), Mrs. J. Morrison (Au , Mrs. N Price (Septem- press, Mrs. Bruce Me- . until it's on your foot! MARVELOUS $15.95 Black or Brown Calf Black or Brown Suede DAVIDSON'S Vetzadse. You won't believe it... to describe the comfort smartly tailored, medium We couldn't begin built right into this heeled pump. Soft and flexible with Naturalizer's combination last that insures heel-hugging toe free fit... 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