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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1964-09-24, Page 6Standard equipment: a bank loan It has become almost standard practice today for people to go to their bank to finance the purchase of cars and other family items. You, too, may have found it a good idea to borrow where you save — at your local bank. It is often simpler, because the bank already knows you as a savings customer. And it, also may save you money because bank loans are low-cost loans. For borrowing and saving, and for any other bank service you may need, just visit your local chartered bank, It's the one place where you can get ail your banking done, under one roof. THE CHARTERED BANKS SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY Through 5,650 branches, all across Cancida, the chartered banks bring full-range banking within the reach of everyone 11$1:110DAY, SEPT! 34th, piss people lose their sight eatery year, you realize that everyone must fight this handicap". Blind- ness strikes people from all walks of life - labourers, farm- ers, industrial workers, profes- sional people, executives, house- wives and nurses, Mr. Wheeler described the ex-- er ience of a teacher, Tons alfar*C014 UbsigrAig, Wilkine, with .13aelielur Of Science degree and Jaye years ox, perience in, his chosen field. When blindness struck unexpect- edly, it Meant the end of his teaching career, but , in addition, Toni lived the life of a hermit for a year. He refused to step off. his front porch and he shut out his friends. Then a neighbour referred him to the CNIB and the young man's isolation ended. he met other 1 blind people and, for the first time, realized he was not the only person handicapped by blind- ness. He enrolled in a concen- trated course on the use of the white cane. He learned to read anti Write 113raille and took lessons in handicrafts to develop his sense of touch, He discussed the nature of blinaness with the CNIB social workers and this brought abOut many constructive changes in Tom's outlook on life, His head straightened up and the half-bent posture he bad assumed disappeared. He became a skil- ful blind bowler and started going to dances again He met an attractiveyoung lady, herself a teacher, whom he later married, Throtigh counselling, Tom Wilkins decided to study social work and enrolled with one of 'anaila's leading universities. "Completion of uns course will enable Tom to enter another profession, Though blind, be will continue to make a useful contri- Inttion to his community", Mr. Wheeler sale. 'Tom's ease could occur anywhere in Canada, and the CNIB would make every effort to supply a service design- ed to meet his needs, CNIB services are supported by a once• a-year appeal, It is taking place now and donations may be sent to Wilbur Turnbull, R.R. 2, Cam- paign Chairman for Brussels ant Di strict. NOTICE TO EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL & DEPENDENTS All ex-service personnel and their dependents are invited to take advantage of a free Lee= service. Mr. H. W. Moyer, Service Bureau Officer from London will be at Legion Branch 218 on October 5th, at 2 p.m. to give skilled advice on veteran's benefits. Anyone with questions on war disability pension, War Ilreterans' Allowance l(1ikirnt-ont Pension), Treatment, or hospital care is urged to ran or write Mr. C. L. Workman, who will arrange an appointment. 1963 Ford. Galenite 2 Door Hardtop, power stsu power lank% 1962 Comet Station Wagon, radio 1961 Meteor Rideau, automatic 1960 Olds 4 Door Hardtop, power steering, power braes. radio 1960 Ford Galaxie, automatic Many Other Models To Choose Froan 1959 Chev. Truck I Too 1958 Mercury Truck 3 Ton International Harvester Repair Parts On Hand. For Your Farm. Equipment BRIDGE MOTORS Phone 249 arum's, Ost. Illmr..11•••• TRI-COUNTY CAMPAIGN FOR THE BLIND Send your donation to: Canadian National Institute for the Blind In care of Mr .Wilbur Turnbull,'R.R. 2, Brussels. il.••••••.•1111P.mar WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WENT BLIND? "The question. what would you do if you went blind has meaning for every Canadian," said E. F. Wheeler, District Field Secretary, of the Canadian Nat- ional Institute for the Blind.. "'When you consider that 2,000: p BEST Woad Car BUYS':