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Show Mothers keep St. Olaf s School running Schools out for summer. That's good news for the 194 students from grades one to eight, the teachers and parents of St. Olafs - School, Bountiful. Sister Frances, the principal and a member of the Daugh- ters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, said the school relies heavily on the generous spirit of the mothers. they've probably all done it. Many have three or four jobs at once Theres value for mothers, ing, they do not pay tuition. Tuition is $200 a year for the first child and is d with other children in a famistuly. Fee for dents is $235 because their families are not contributing to the general support of the church. pro-rate- too. They get a chance to see how the school is run. They know what they can expect of the children. They know how their money is being spent. The school becomes important to the whole family. Tremendous lob Parents just do a tremendous job, Sister Frances Parents help because they said. The mothers do more because they are available believe in a Catholic education school hours. I think during and want to do their part to its important for parents to further it. Their time and effort helps ease the financial burden that plagues many private schools. The school has lost about 20 students a year for the last several years. Not many new Catholic families are moving into Bountiful, but some are moving out. St. Olafs is a parish school. Parish families pay tithing, if they desire. If they pay tith Mrs. Roger Lowe, Bountiful, has three children at the with school. Shes helped school publicity, has been a home room mother and has herded children on numerous field trips. help at school; any school. But our parents go over and above in helping. No matter what the project, we have a large number of volunteers. She sends her children to St. Olafs because she believes in the basic Christian education they get and in teachings in the Catholic aspect of Christianity. The school emphasizes an atmosphere conducive to religious study. Mass is said in the school chapel Monday, Wednesday and Friday before regular class work begins. Mothers are a common sight around the school. They help in classrooms, in the library, in the kitchen with the hot lunch twice a week and with extracurricular activities like the pep club and the cheName it erleaders. and Granted, its easier to send children to public schools," Sister Frances said. And private schools are having financial problems. With fewer sisters and priests, ft's necessary to hire lay teachers increasing the schools cost. If a family wants this type of education, it must be put at the top of the list of priorities. Mrs. Lowe said a Catholic education takes priority in her family. We know the value and we the necessary sacrifi- make ces. The five sisters and four lay instructors teach ISO days as law. prescribed by Utah ;U, There is no summer session at St. Olafs. It gives the parents, teachers and students time to rest. Testing service - NEW YORK (UPI) The National League for Nursing conducts the largest testing service in the United States for nursing school applicants and students. The nursing orconstructs and ganization processes licensing exams for registered and practical nurses; administers NLN tests for nursing students, practical nurses and aides. Over one million tests SB " are processed each year. Tribune staff photos by Tim Kelly 'i f M iS if !. ft,!. ... . ' ' ; ' , - Jim v ' v Nt wag& "3 t N ' th supplement sisters, lay teachers who work at St. Olafs Catholic School Dorothy Price helps John Piechioni, Cathy Lowe in the library. Parents GJk ' ? .0 Salt ijitestyle Women Section Friday, May A food Family Page 15 25, 1973 Planning a bridal shower Happiness is a bridal shower a memorable event that gives fee bride a start on her homemaking career. little brother do their part for St. Olafs School by helping with the pep club. Mother, Joan Gardner, left, Beverly Murnin offer their time, talent as office Happi- ness is also practicality when gifts chosen are not only in keeping with her color and style preferences, but are also easy to care for. The initiated homemaker knows that the most appreciated shower presents are both functional and easy to keep clean, says the Soap and Detergent Assn. When planning a party, have some indication of what the bride would like and what she may already have. Shower themes can be general, such as, kitchen, linen or household. Or the shower may concentrate on a specific category, so that matched pieces or ensembles in cookware, serv-ir- g dishes, bedding or whatev- er are assembled. With some advance planning, guests could then agree on what they would like to purchase to avoid duplicating gifts. Or try coordinating several things for a room. An outfit the bath scheme might include coordinated towels and washdothes, shower and win- - helpers at St. Olaf's School, Bountiful, which just ended its year. A new mop swishes clean By Heloise Dear Heloise: From my experience in the service, operating a day nursery, doing some domestic work, hiring domestic help, 20 years of my own housework, and 49 mother-year- s (sort of like may I offer some comments? man-hours- ), I had the most problems working for others because they didnt provide the proper The first thing equipment. should be an adequate rag bag. The rags must be clean. After your dust cloth or scrub rag has been used, rinse it out and toss it in the next load of work clothes in your laundry. Do not expect to get anything clean with dirty equipment. Check your floor mop; do you need a fresh one? Check your kitchen broom; if it is worn and dirty, wash it by dipping and swishing in cool soapy water, then dry it out in the sun. Check your vacuum; the brushes need replacement every few years, a little fringe of bristle will not do the job. pot washers or h ,iold small articles in a washer. A some of it is bound to land on the floor. Leave it while you do something else for a whife because it would only gum up your broom now. Latei when it is dried, it will easily sweep right up. C.J. Your mother was right. Doll meeting for members can equipment substantial part of the budget, but dont forget clean water can do quite a lot. Carol J., Cleaning take- - a Dear Heloise: I save mesh bags from Reader Dear Heloise: mother thought you My would appreciate this. 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