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IQtfi District fcipard to Meet Wednesday Iri Gardena High Surtotlhded by works of art tin the. very room at Oardena High School In which the an- nual display of outstanding stu- dent creations will be exhibited, UW executive board of Tenth District P-T. A. will, on Wednes- day, April S3, from 9:80 a. m., until 12:30 p. m., havt a new, a different, and, it Is assured, a most exhilarating experience. Adding further to the gala at- mosphere of tn» day, luncheon at the school will follow the us uial business session, to be pre sided over by Mrs. J Hook, 10th District presldi spectlon of additional examples of student artistry In the school auditorium and In the library, will be enjoyed after luncheon. The day's pleasures have been arranged by Mrs. J. S. Dresser, president of Oatcway Council P.T.A.; Mrs. Herbert Hagthrop, president of Garden* high school P.T.A.; Frank Qoulet, principal, and the many teachers and stu- dents of the school. Attention Is directed to the fast that the district board will not meet at Central Administration building, a* it does customarily. * * * rWalteria Troops Note Birthday. Report Affairs (jlrl Scout Troop 3*8 cele- brated Its birthday with a paity Thursday evening at the home ft their leader, Mrs. Don French Troop committee members and tl* girls' mothers also attended. During Easter week the girls Joined with Brownie Troop 421 for a hike and Baiter egg hunt and also visited a mushroom farm. They were accompan by Mrs. French and the Brown <e-/ leader, Mrs. William Glbson, aha Mesdames E. Jansson and E. Crovella. Both troops air sponsored by the Walteria P T.A. * * * By MARY VONDERAHE loseph s.jvelopment ildent. In- A.'s annual ARE NAMED FOR CLUB PARTY Mrs. Samuel V. Rauss and irs. Spencer R. Greene will "head the hostess committee for next Monday evening's contract bridge party sponsored by Tor- rance Woman's club to be held In the clubhouse beginning at 8:00 o'clock. Refreshments wjll be served at the close of play, when awards Will be presented winners. Mrs. Rlna Mennl served as hostess chairman for last Mon- day's successful evening con- tract party. IOth District P.T.A. Annual Convention Is Attended By 2,000 What with election of cffic- cers, an attendance of nearly 2,000, a symposium of four speakers on the various phases of safety, songs by a large chorus of P.T.A. Motherslngei-s, and the adoption of a platform on which to build the coming year's projects, growth and de- Tenth District P.T. convention on Thurs- day, April 10, at Bclmont high school, was a meeting to Inspire .he most blase. Elected to serve for the next ,wo years were: Mmes. Rein- hart, first vice president; Wll- iam Robertson, third vice presi- dent; Edna R. Sheldon, fifth vice president; Albert L. Gar- vey, seventh vice president; Carl ton A. Druley, secretary and E. I. Ceder, auditor. His Ideas coinciding to a sur- prising degree with the tenets of the P.T.A. platform, a stu dent of the school voiced the hope of young people that par ents take more interest In their children. Inform themselves as to correct dietary and rest re- quirements, make provision for quiet study hours, avoid con slant rushing about, look toward a good world of the future through the spiritual reawaken Ing of all people, practice fam lly church attendance, and in other ways guide children along the road to better living. "Where parents lead, young people wil gladly follow," promised ttv lad. "Parents are our friends." Top program feature of thi day was a four-speaker discus sion on "Understanding the Haz- ards," the convention theme. Mrs ftussell H. Reay, district safet chairman, led. Representing Torrance school were Mmes. Don Wolf, preslden Torrance elementary; Ruth Shir Icy, E. G. Spratt, Robert Lenton Geotge Baer, A. C. Turner, pres Ident Torrance high school P.T A., John Splller; Earl Robinett president Fern avenue P.T.A Following the meeting t h i group enjoyed luncheon at th Golden Pagoda, in Chinatown. ,The Rcbekah Circle of Firs Lutheran church will meet o ARLINGTON VISIT 'Mr. and Mrs. Nell Dohert and daughter, Ann May, of 15 W. 214th St., spent the week en with friends In Arlington. DENTAL PLATES EXCLUSIVELY* ffltMtUM^OK, NO MONEY DOWN P&Mt, °P- ML I r. RAYMOND RtttWtiont ! " I*" » M» M> » * taMtai *M4 9*1 4v*Mf IfcttM •»* •^•^fjyyp* jy*^t^_y* r.~ fr***ir« jfciju J+Q totoyw l^tMM* fflN** «**» •Alto htrocthmi ««4 *f«>«nll«N hi Partfel and Full D..UI PtatM. Now! Save! 33%% Dr. ».»moi.a V« cut by I/I *• ,rl<*. k. fwnwrly «ik*a fw *• MefUu-ty** 4mt«l pi*1**- t* thoM with ••••taMo month* who infer thorn to (vll »*f ataNt. A* your **«tirt. 639*39 SS& t*u at lint and Flo* Nf AtrOINTMINT NICISSARY DENTIST CO I? NCR FIRST and PINC 'i/"'"" 122 W FIRST ST. /SCS Reports nusually Interesting onthly Meeting Here The regular meeting of the omen's Society of Christian vice was held Thursday morn- at the Methodist church with s. Alice Palmer presiding. A 11 c i o u s luncheon followed, rved by Circle No. 2 at tables autifully decorated with roses. Mrs. Clyde Ruckman then con- the devotional service d Mrs. Palmer presented Mrs. ine Dudley, of the Goodwill dustries, who told wonderful ories of early California. The jwaker was dressed In a gor- sous Indian ceremonial gown black velvet with appliqued ersey flowers outlined in se- ilns. A matching bag and a autiful white lace mantilla mplemented her costume. Mrs. Dudley concluded her talk ith a plea for support of the ork of Goodwill Industries, tiich is a non-profit organlza- on owned by the Methodist hurch and employing hundreds f people, many of them hand!- apped, thus enabling them to upport themselves. * * -X omita-San Pedro PTA :lects Officers At Harbor City Meeting Mrs. E. R. Walker of Harbor ''Ity was elected president of Lomlta-San Pedro P.T.A ouncll in elections conducted 'uesday by Mrs. J. L. Kierstead, Tenth District parliamentarian, i a meeting in the Harbor ty school. Others named: Mesdames Don iVolf, first vice president; M. L. 'homas, second vice president; tandell Munch, secretary; Hazel Stanton, treasurer; M. C. Isaac- on, .auditor and John Langen, ilstorlan. Mrs. John Garner, retiring >resident, reported on a meeting if the district executive board, nstructions were given to dc (le- gates who will attend the State T.A. convention in Long Beach ate this month. Mrs. C. E. Woodward, presi- dent of the Lomita elementary T.A., will serve as chairman of the'-June Installation break- fast to-be held at the First Methodist church, ' San Pedro. Other schools to assist are Ban- clinl, Seventh St., Orange St., Channel Heights and Western Terrace. Mrs. Howard Hartry offered the Inspirational message and Mrs. Joe Ortega translated the Spanish corner of the California Parent Teacher Magazine. Local units represented at the meeting were Mesdames Earl Roblnette, Fern avenue; Don B. Wolf, Torrance elementary; S. Coatcs, Harbor City; C. E. Woodward, Lomita elementary; S. C. Schildmeyer, Oiangc st. and B. J. Mlchels, Walteria, r-ach of whom submitted a presi- dential report. Luncheon was served by mem- bers of the Harbor City P.T.A. Mrs. Jane Rye, school principal, I was a special guest. * *\ * eystone Club ects Officers or Ensuing Year Mrs. A. C. Stamp was elected'] st Wednesday president of ystonc Woman's club. Other, officers elected at the sslon are Mesdames C. E. irlatianson, first vice president; rank Alsop, second vice presl- ent; E. F. Meyer, third vice resident.' Mesdames Hulbert Smith, roc- rdlng secretary; R. E. Shatter, casurcr; Lad Stamp, corre- randlng secretary and Charles sthelmer, auditor. Delegates to the district con- entlon April 15-17 at Long each are Mesdames Hudson nd Stamp, and alternates are Meyer and Chrlstlanson. The onventlon will Include an execu- board meeting April 15 eneral assembly April 16 and lection and Installation of of- leers April 17. Mrs. John E. Sullivan ad- Iressed the group on Gen. John Fremont. Mrs. Herbert Johnston ,nd Mrs. John E. Sullivan served efreshments. Installation of officers will be held May 14. Plans for the In- tallatlon are In charge of Dr. Ethel M. White, Mrs. Mar- guerite Helbach, Mrs. Charles Cathelmer and Mrs. E. F. Me- rer. The club voted at this meet- ng to establish a library of California History and Land marks. * * * Walteria PTA At Breakfast Meeting Wednesday Morning The Walteria P.T.A. last Wednesday held a breakfast meeting at the school, the sixth grade mothers serving the meal A business meeting was followed by an open forum on methods of education. The PTA members were Invited to visit classrooms and observe ho,/ les- sons are given. Is Complimented At Farewell Party Here The home of Mrs. Gladys Ruble on 214th St., was the scene of an enjoyable farewell party Thursday when members of the Torrance Terrace Garden club entertained honoring Mrs. Lucy Comstock. The honoree leaves soon with her family for a new home in the east. Old fashioned games were the diversion with the following as prizewinners: Mmes Doris Schil- ling, Marie Olsen, Estelle Ewalt, Maybelle Schmldt and the hon- oree. The latter also was the recipient of many beautiful hand- kerchiefs and flowering plants. Delicious refreshments were lerved. ' . PitRTBODtST ctfcCLF. t I TO MtfET TOMORROW j Mrs. Clyde E. Ruckman will entertain members and friends of Circle No. 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the parsonage at 1:30 Friday, April 18. CONEY ISLAND Coney Island, famous .New York City amusement resort, Is ocated on a small island about five miles long and one mile wide, and is separated from the mainland by Gravrgend and Sheepshead bay. Mrs. Harold Hutchlaon. Mrs. Margaret Ritchie, member of the comhiittee of Missionary Educa- tion, will review a portion of the book "Sense and Nonsense About Race," which Is one of the study books for this year. Tau Delta Omegas ' Report Meetings, Allocation Of Funds Tau Delta Omegas were de- lightfully entertained at their regular social meeting Monday evening at the Hawthorne home of Mrs. Jackle Colburn. Bridge was the diversion with Mmes., Rosemary Pryor and del- la Mumford as high score hold Refreshments of stuffed the review. At the conclusion of the business meeting, which will include reports on the "tra- veling" gifts by members, tea will be served by Mrs. Ruck- TORRANCE HtfjAt April 17, 1*4? COLORADO RIVER The Colorado river, on which is located the great Boulder dam, flows through the states of Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California, and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. served at the conclusion of card play. At a previous meeting held in the home of Rosemary Pryor a business session was conducted by the president and plans were arranged to allocate half the proceeds of the organization's benefit card party to the Child's Guidance Clinic. Jean Mendenhall was high which followed the meeting. Keystone Clubwomen Aid Campfire Girls At Tea Fpr Sponsors To hel|> members of the Weyanah Campfire girls obtain honors for trail-seeker rank, a tea for sponsors was held at the Keystone Woman's club Thursday afternoon. The tea fol- lowed a girls' meeting con- ducted by Ingrld Greenaa, presi- dent. Guests Included Mrs. Frank Al- sop, of the Keystone Woman's club; Mrs. Elmer Lancaster, president of the Carson school P.T.A.; Mrs. Oland C. Slaughter, Campfire Girls group leader; Ruth Engdahl, principa Carson st. school; Margaret Ramsey, Campfire Girls fieli director. Girls serving tea: Shlrley Ed wards, Shlrley Prultt, Norma Wllllamson and Elizabeth Slaugh ter. 1 iCOUT MOTHERS REPORT V', MEETING THURSDAY . __••; The home of Mrs. Hazel Sum 1 an on Denker ave., was tie" meeting place for the Mothers club of Boy Scout troop No. 2ff, v ast Thursday. The business meeting was' coai ducted by President Mrs. Edna; ?eterson and i efroshmpnts -were served during the social Tiour "ollowing. Mrs. William Scholl will en- tertain the group at her home, 1515 W. 214th St., on May 8. . * * * GIRL SCOUTS ATTEND HORSE SHOW SUNDAY , Members of Girl Scout Troop- 472, sponsored by First Chrtte* lian church, attended a horse ihow Sunday at Lakewood stables. 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