What Makes a Good School Niles PTA Start Study
NILES A study of the elements that make up a good elementary school will be proposed to Niles PTA members at the January meeting. The committee calls the proposal tentative and will shift if member interest favors another area. Mrs. Johnston chairs the committee. A F Palmer will address members. a potluck precedes the meeting at 6 30 p m. All parents PTA members and teachers in the Niles district are invited. Enrollment and a questionnaire poll will be conducted at the January gathering. Members include Mrs Rose Winkel Mrs Doris Souza and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NILES
Niles Pta
Swemners
Charles Johnston
Ees A. F. Palmer
Phoebe Hearst Council of
PTA
Niles School
Johnston
Rose Winkel
Doris Souza
Camillus.Campi
Carolyn Hubbard
Polly Gross
Edward M. Turner
E. Dixon Bristow
RHO SIGMA GALS TO HOLD YALE PARTY TODAY
Rho Sigma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Sena Hayward will host a Christmas party and dinner at On Stads in San Leandro tonight. Cocktails start 7 to 8 pm at 576 Blossom Way Hayward. All members invited. The society emphasizes social and educational work per Mrs. Russell Castleberry.
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Rho Sigma
Epsilon Sigma Sena
Hayward
Onstads
San Leandro
Wayne ‘Howorths
Blossom Way
Rhe Sigma
Russell Castleberry
Fairmont Terrace Tots Present Yule Program
The Fairmont Terrace school orchestra presented a Christmas program in the multi purpose room. Fourth to sixth graders performed under Mr Ray Gerrett's direction. The P-TA meeting covered a safety program report by Earl De er and cub Scout activities report from Bert Hammond.
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Fairmont Terrace
Ray Gerrett
Earl Deer
Bert Hammond
Boy Scouts
Hayward School Secretaries Attend Christmas Party
Hayward Elementary School Secretaries association held their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Paul Gicke on Crow Canyon road. Hostesses included Mrs. Linda Rankin president, Mrs. Joseph Turbovsky vice president, Mrs. Walter Schulte secretary, Mrs. Samuel Stelman treasurer, and Mrs. Barney Jerding Jr past president. The evening featured a Christmas gift exchange, whist, and a buffet supper.
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Hayward
Paul Gicke
Crow Canyon Road
Linda Rankin
Joseph Turbovsky
Walter “Schulte
Samuel Stelman
Barney Jerding Jr
Assn
Fromm
Sam Steimar
Walter Schulte
Fashion pattern ad for culottes and skirt from 1954 issue
The DAILY REVIEW offers a fall-winter 1954 pattern booklet featuring culottes and a skirt with front pleat. Includes pattern numbers and sizes 12 through 42, with prices 25 cents, mail order from Pattern Bureau, San Francisco, two-week delivery.
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the Daily Review
Misson Street
San Francisco
Fashion World
Oyster Treat for a Holiday Supper
For a holiday supper treat seute four percent pounds of mushroom caps in two tablespoons butter for five minutes or use four ounce can of the broiled in butter mushrooms. Add two tablespoons flour a can of consomine one tablespoon each of minced onion and minced parsley and a cup of Pacific oysters. Heat until sauce thick ens and serve on toast points.
Club Re Elects Proxy Votes In New Officers
Mrs. Gloria Courson will continue as president of Washington Township Junior Women's club for the year ahead with installation in January on a yet to be announced date. Officers include vice president Mrs Arthur Karlstedt recording secretary Mrs Frederick Ludden treasurer Mrs Charles Snow corresponding secretary Mrs Robert Nethery parliamentarian and Mrs Paul Riggs auditor. Standing committees and chairmen announced include Ways and Means chair Mrs James Herd Jr assisted by Mrs Robert Miller Mrs R Harry Kvarnstrom and Mrs William Humpert Social and Hospitality chair Mrs Tex Dosher assisted by Mrs Stanley Perry and Mrs Robert Peters Philanthropic Committee chair Mrs Dean Davenport Membership Committee chair Mrs George T Kelley assisted by Mrs Robert McGinnis Additional appointments: Publicity citizenship Better Community Budget Inspiration and Fine Arts chairs and staff members for a club bulletin to begin after the first of the year.
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Gloria Courson
Washington Township
Arthur Karlstedt
Frederick Ludden
Charles Snow
Robert Nethery
Mas Currie
Paul Riggs
Robert McGinnis
Frank Santos
Robert Drouin
Davenport
Snow
Homer Ligon
Larry Granley
William Lynch
Ludden
UPPEC Installs Dorothy Serpa as Deputy
Mrs. Dorothy Serpa was installed as new deputy at the monthly UPPEC Council 15 meeting. Secret pals were revealed and gifts exchanged after the business portion of the gathering.
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Dorothy Serpa
Council 15
The
UPPEC
Just Between Us Christmas Wish List From a Wife
A reflective piece on Christmas gift desires from a wife, noting the wish for personal items and even a gadget to organize the home. The narrator recalls past gifts like a vacuum cleaner and envisions a future day with no chores, seeking practical, humorous improvements.
A Wishlist of Odd Household Gadgets and Gripes
The narrator riffs on quirky ideas for a future home including a thermostat that reads occupants and decides who is crazy, a watch synchronizer to settle time disputes, and a gadget that zaps a jet-tray when it’s empty. They joke about refunds, reading Night of the Hunter, and mending a clack skirt from 1953.
Hayward Rec Center Opens January Square Dance Classes
The Hayward Area Recreation district will start beginner square dance classes on January 4 with 12 meetings through 16:30. Registration is due at the first session. Instructors include Harry Mann at Stanton school Castro Valley Bohannon school San Lorenzo and Bessie and Glenn El.
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Hayward Area
Bohannon School
Beckman Road
San Larsenzo
Gene Gorandson
Laurel School
Lesley Avenue
Hayward
Bessie
Glenn Elson
Authority Urges Code of Behavior For Younger Set
Chicago report cites Evelyn Millis Duvall urging parents and teachers to hold formal meetings to set behavior standards for youths. She notes wide variation in expectations from family to family and among communities concerning curfew dating and social freedoms for adolescents.
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William H. Meyers
United Press
Chicago
Evelyn Millis Duvall
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Congress
Do It Yourself Plastic Tile Saves Time For Busy Folks
Olga Curtis reports a new vinyl wall tile with a moistened adhesive back that sticks without paste, tacks, or nails. The eight inch square tiles, available in bamboo or mahogany grain and colors, can be bent or cut to fit odd spaces and are priced at 13 cents per square.
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Bolta Products
Lawrence
Mass
Bolta
Two Hayward Cousins Announce Wedding Dates
Last week two Hayward cousins announced engagements to family and friends. Margaret DeSoto daughter of Mr and Mrs Redulfa DeSoto 840 Sycamore avenue Hayward plans an April wedding to Joe Akino of Redwood City. Shirley Rodrigues daughter of Mr and Mrs M Rodrigues of 250 Ramos Hayward has set January for marriage to Melvin Sparks also of Hayward.
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Margaret DeSoto
Redulfa DeSoto
Sycamore Avenue
Hayward
Joe Akino
Redwood Ity
Shirley Rodrigues
M. Rodrigues
Ramos, Hayward
Melvin Sparks
Dots and Diamonds Mark New York Home Decor Revival
In 1954 decor fads from New York revive polka dots and harlequin diamond checks in home fabrics. Drapery upholstery curtains rugs towels lampshades and lamp bases showcase circular and square patterns in various sizes and colors. Harlequin checks lean dramatic with bold black and white or electric blue contrasts.
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New York
Ins
Victory Circle Hosts Yale at Holiday Festival
A Christmas party was held at Hansen's hall Center ville during a Victory Circle United Ancient Order of Druids meeting. Committee members planning the celebration include Mrs. Caroline Brown Mrs. Theresa Agna Mrs. Olive Williams Mrs. Delinda Silva and Mrs. Geraldine Ferreira.
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Victory Circle
United Ancient Order of Druids
Centerville
Hansen's Hall
Caroline Brown
Theresa Agna
Olive Williams
Delinda Silva
Geraldine Ferreira
Miss Juanita Swanson Weds Howard Smith in Castro Valley
Miss Juanita Swanson of Castro Valley wed Howard Smith of Camp Parks Air Force base at First Baptist Church Redwood and Almond Lane. Rev. James C. Baldwin officiated. Bride from 18986 Carlton avenue wore a white nylon gown with pearls and a white orchid bouquet. Best wishes from family and neighbors followed with a Monterey honeymoon and a Castro Valley home plan. Smith, a Korea veteran, earned honors and once adopted an orphaned child he cared for in Korea.
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Juanita. Swanson
Castro Valley
Howard Smith
Camp Parks Air Force Base
First Baptist Church
Redwood
Almond Lane
James C. Baldwin
Albert Swanson
Carlton Avenue
Elaine McKenty
Jescilla Stevens
Hay- Ward
Attaqua
Betty McKenty
Lawrence Gorham
Alabama
William J. Peacock
Florida
Masdames Sybil McKenty
Violetta Nelson
Jessie Miller
Katie Sledge
Catherine Estrada
Betty McCloskey
Katie Potter
Alvina Swanson
Ethel Swanson
Judy McCloskey
Susan Estrada
Monterey
Hayward
Smith
Hayward High
Jis
Montgomery Ward and Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Korea
America
Charles Smith
McClelland Avenue
Cicinnati
Airman
Yule Presents Top Item On YLI Agenda
Welfare committee reports led the last meeting of De Guadalupe YLI announced by president Mrs. Bea Chilcote. The Annual Christmas basket project is finished and layettes are ready for Christmas giving. A cerebral palsy patient in Irvington was registered with the Cerebral Palsy association for transportation to a Heyward school. Pre Lent dance planned for Feb 19 at a PG&E clubhouse. Jan 20 social will be a come as you are party, co chairmen Alice Sloniker and Claire Ferreira.
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de Guadalupe Yli
Bea Chilcote
de Guadalupe
Irvington
Cerebral Palsy Association
Heyward
Pg&e
Alice Sloniker
Claire Ferreira
Bright Knitted Hat Pattern from Needlework Guide
Hat pattern features gilded bright color wool and pleated design with back elastic. Foldable for travel, pattern No. 565 offered for 25 cents by Carol Curtis in San Francisco with 28 page Needlework Guide promoting 150 designs across knitting crochet and embroidery.
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All Instructons
Carol Curtis
the Daily Review
Mission Street
San Francisco
Calif
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