The Wingham Advance-Times, 1973-02-15, Page 6•
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Th. World of Women
Now hospital beds, hove
many desirable features
Modern hospital beds recently
installed in a section of Wingham
and District Ilospial have proven
a boon to patients and staff alike,
it was learned on a recent visit ta
C Ward where a high percentage
of long -stay patients 'have been
eared for.
The, "hi -to" beds are mechani-
cal, as opposed to electric power-
ed as some are, meaning they are
operated by hand cranks to
achieve the many adjustments
possible with the new design.
One of the most important fea-
tures in the application here is
that the beds can be lowered
enough that the elderly can get in
and out without danger offalling
and consequent injury. The beds
are at the minimum height posi-
tion most of the time when occu-
pied by the patients.
Better Care
Miss Gwendoline Norris, Di-
rector of Nursing, points out the
beds are raised up when the pa-
tient receives nursing care, with
the result better care can be
give ben treatment or daily
care can, be administered from
an efficient and normal stance on
thepart of the nurses and aides.
This is also true far examinations
by medical staff.
Also when the girls, make the
i it ancirsir whorl the
bed is -elevated, making for less
back -breaking toil. In the event
the patient is elevated in the bed
for some reason, there are metal
sideguards which can be swung
Up into position to prevent the pa-
tient from slipping or falling out
onto the floor. When not in use,
the guards fold down' into an in-
conspicuous location under the
b6d.
Another advantage is that
when racked up t6 the correct
height, the beds are even with the
mobile stretcher units do which
patient s are transferred .from
place to place in the hospital. Of
course this makes for easier and
safer transition from stretcher to
bed or vise versa.
Better Support
Miss Norris also observes that
with the special type of solid base
embodied In the design, a better
support is given to patients with
-spine and other injuries calling
for firm support of the body.
Hitherto; on the older style de-
sign, special boards had to be fit-
ted to give the firmness or
rigidity required.
Adjustments are also incur-
porated in the design so that tilts
. may be made to either head of
footsection or both, depending on
the position best suited to the pa-
tient's condition or preferences.
From the housekeeping stand-
point the beds are simpler and
easier to clean, what with no
springs exposed or other dust -
catching features which were
evident in older models.
The new model has a More at-
tractive appearance, being de-
signed and finished so as to ap-
pear more lilutfurniture and less
like instruments or machines
The combination of simulated
woodgrain finish on flat panels,
plus the bright chrome or stain-
less steel parts gives a warmer,
more attractive appearance.
Along with the bed units them-
selves are matching overbed and
bedside tables which -are also de-
signed to embody features giving
maximum efficiency. .
Number Limited
Asked If there are plans to in-
stall more of the beds in the local
hospital, Miss Norris pointed out
that in view of the stringent bud-
getary positionunder which most
hospitals must. operate, no heavy
investment is likely to be made in
that direction. However, the real
advantages of the units commend
that when older style beds are
t'retired" the new type will prob-
ably be installed over the long
term.
Ink the, meantime, they are be-
ing' used in C Ward where it is
considered the need is greatest.
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LIVE LIKE A QUEEN . .
HOMEMAKERS' CLUB LEADERS on the "Sportswear from Knits" training class here
Tuesday were luncheon guests of Wingham WI at the Wingham town hall when the Insti-
tute ladies prepared and served a tasty lunch under the leadership of President, Mrs. W.
Elston. The course was given by Miss Catherine Hunt, Huron home economist, and Is to be
repeated Thursday and Friday for club leaders north and west of Wingham. (Staff Photo)
Afternoon unit sees slides
of church activity in '12
Mrs. Laura Gowdy ' and Miss grove.
Anne Wilson were in charge when The meeting opened with quiet Bible fashion show May 30; a bus
the afternoon unit of the United music. Mrs. Galbraith presiding trip to London September 26; and
Ch. tur.h Women met last Tuesday at the keyboard of the piano. Fola special meeting November -26.
in the Sunday school room with 31 lowing the singing of a triton' , `4-thenMiss Carciii°‘ a represents-
memberstiye of the Home Care program,
present. They were Rev. Barry Passmore showed a will be the guest speaker.
assisted by Mrs. Mary Arm- half-hour of slides of activities ink
,a strong and Mrs, A °Mar °Basel- and aroundthe churchliuring ther-1 Tic nlen-Ong:41nsed with all. re -
ii cooT 'mutterer ,., PagYgar- fts-xowYi4haAkoliiivwillT.,:i.:m i';::harge.'.M'zpa.of mrs4 -. cA:::
Mr.- Passmore for taking time... malMatreb nieenngitoritheigho
from his busy schedule to show '
ulF"F \
Strong, Mrs. Jardin, Mrs. Orvis
coming back to
______ Mrs. Gowdy gave the snedita- and Mrs. Ross King.
. the slides to the group.
Wingham TV
tion, read scripture from the 16th
chapter of St. Luke's gospel and
led in prayer. Miss Wilson spoke.
on the topic, "The Green Revolu-
March 5 will see the Cookie tion" which told of the growing of
Monster, Big Bird, Bert and Er- food for the hungry With funds
nie back in action on CKNX tele- given from UNICEF, the United
vision, station manager George Nations' Children's Fund. The
Walling announced at the week- worship service closed with the
end. singing of a hymn.
The popular children's pro- , Mrs. Boss took over for the
gram went off the air last Sep- business, with minutes and thank
tember so _the station could meet you cards being read by Mrs.
Canadian content regulations set Taylor.
by the Canadian Radio and Tele- Wingham and Whitechurch
vision Commission. ladies are taltiAg a bus to the
Mr. Walling said an increase in annual Presbytery meeting at
Canadian sports content and a seaforth on February 22- The bus
decrease in U.S. sports program- is to leave at 8:30 a.m. and there
ming on the CBC is responsible will be a fee Of $1.00. Each lady is
for the show's return, asked to bring sandwiches; bev-
Sesame Street will be aired im- erage will be iimplied.
tfl the end of the school year in The World Day of Prayer ser-
Jime and a decision whether to Vice will be held at 2 p.m. March 2
pick flop for another year will be in St. Paul's Anglican March
made in the fall. with members of the United
The new airings are scheduled Church participating. Other
for the 11 a.m. to noon slot week- future activities planned by the
days. ladies in 1973 include'a ladies'
ice Presbytery.
sets In Tswuter
The book, "Backwoods
Preacher of MC gas sum-
marised by Rev. GeOrge Wright'
when Bruce Prethytery Met at
the United Church in Teeswater.
The "Teeswater minlater sold
his horse to buy groceries for his
family before moving to that vil-
lage. One day while walking
through the thia woods he came
uponalittleboywhowasloeLAa
he was talking to him a bear
came out of the hushes. For a
moment the minister Panicked;
then remembered that he had
-heard an animal cOtdd not stand a
human stare. He 'stood still* and
looked into the bear's eyes. The
bear stood for a few minutes then
• disappeared into the bush.
Twenty years later the minister
returned to this vicinity and a few
rods from where he had met the
bear stood a lovely church, the
beginning of the Teeswater con-
gregation.
Donald Ireland welcoMed
everyone to the beautiful re-
modelled Teeswater Church, giv-
ing credit to the enthusiasm of
the congregation instilled by
their minister, Rev". Arnold
Proud.
One of the highlights of the
meeting was the interesting in-
formation on St. Paul% United
College, Waterloo, brought by Dr.
Al Evans and two students. Dr.
Evans is chaplain of Waterloo
Lutheran and University of
Waterloo. There is a sense of
community within this residen-
tial college. Students run their
own affairs with guidance and
support of staff. Students arit‘
carefully selected. They m
willing to be a part of small
group of students, ' to-
gethex and reltitlislo ch other
to enrich academic and social life
of other students.,
Students are also encouraged
'to go out and be involved in the
community, working with ex-
perts in social problems. Outside
experiences are brought back
andiveported to the full- eommu-
mty.- at college. The .Colege
ilChapel Otip is iiifilciaker,
part in services throughout the
province.
Sensitivity and encounter
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WINGHAM INSTITUTE LADIES prepared and served a
tasty lunch for homemakers' club leaders attending a
Ministry of Agriculture and 'Food course in Wingham Tues-
day morning on the topic "Sportswear from Knits". At the
buffet table (closer to camera) as WI President Mrs. W.
Elston, *Wed by Mrs. Ali Lockridge. (Staff Photo)
grOUP1 are my much a pert off
the course at St. Paul's. The two
students,•Betty and Port PIK
"St cones *re exeSt.
lent." Summer Courses.„well it
is 'int the piece to* in the son -
mer.
. The afternoon session was
opened with Rev. John
words, "God is here,. let'S 4010,
*ate, It* let not forget there's
a hurting world out - them" A
short memorial service was 11014t
for the late Alvin Thacker. Re
had been a conscientious Tem -
water delegate to Freak/ten'.
Ehnwood pastoral charge has
an intended candidate for the
ministry, R. McDougal.
Bruce Presbytery granted ap-
proval to the thdian Support
Committee to solicit additional
funds to build a stage for the am-
PhitheatrOin front of Wesley Uni-
ted Qiureb, Sangeen,
Rev. George Wright. lend Mrs.
Graham lifin.rair fraught infor-
mation on the 'case SttldY Of DO4 swats/ iiimiwar•
rail Dumps TodaY, asking Pres-
bytery members to express their
feelings to Hon. Win. Davis, en-
couraging people to think that
W* Toronto garbage • *mold
nce. rtes. were
* sod 100. afro.
Prarar.
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Nog. Paul's
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(ANGLICAN)
—W INGHAM
REV. T. K. HAWTHORN, Roder
MRS. HARRY BRYDGES, Organist
and Choir Loader
Sunday, FebruaryIS
Septuagesima ,
8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion
11.00 a.m.—Morning Prayer
Meetings
tAtn,cotsb.1 8--ceporate:CalMitntititrn and
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Mon., Feb. 19—.Sunciay School Staff will meet at ,home
of Bill Austin
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