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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-03-23, Page 7THURSDAY,: MARCH 23, 1950 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE SEVEN.;. Clinton Lions Club is Helping with Sale of ;Easter Seals St. Patrick's Night At Presbyterian Club Despite very stormy weather, the attendance at Friday night's meeting of the Presryterian Men's Club was excellent, and the int- erest was keen and whole -hearted. The president, Royce Macaulay, was in the chair conducting, and Elmer Murray was right-hand man, as secretary. The minutes of former meeting were read, after brief' prayer by Rev. D, J. Lane, and were adopted as read. The main business ' discussed was several future prospective forms of service that were to be, rendered by the members, all of which were heartily endorsed by those present, and will be heard of as they progress. As it was St. Patrick's Day, the special program was in charge. of a group ee Irish admirers, under G. W. Nott's supervision. These gentlemen, in a well - thought -out and arranged enter.. tainment, treated those in attend- ance, to a short talk on the Apostle of Ireland, Succat, or St. Patrick.. This review of his life and wqrk was given by Rev. D. J. Leine. "Scotty" Hall, turned Irish for a few minutes, and rendered two Irish selections on his Irish flute, and delighted the club members thereby. Frank Mutch's Scottish pipes also delivered a couple of broth- erly airs, of Irish extraction, and were well received. R. S. McEwen was sponsor of a "Green" answered, quiz, which required the quick thinking of various non -Irish members of the Club, Bert Boyes, accompanied by DudleY Pegg, as pianist, tickled the toes of several present with a couple of Ireland's famous "jigs.," G. W. Nott in his genial man- ner, gave some interestingobser- vations of his recent Western trip across the prairies, and an Irish -accented recitation of the Bible story of David and the giant puffball Goliath, was simil- arly presented by Ed. Gibson. A quartette, consisting of Jack Wilson, F. Mulch, B. Boyer and "Dick" Jacob, led i Irish com- munity songs, with Dudley Pegg tickling the keys for the singing, which was enthusiastically en- joyed. Sandwiches, cake .and coffee or tea were served by the committee in charge for the evening, head- ed by "Scotty" Hall, Alvin'Sharp, with Howard Snell supplying the Irish cream. Next meeting will be held on Friday, March 31 at 8 p.m., under group leader Clarence Npilans,. who declares that his group is going to outdo "Wes" Nott's. Let's all see. VACUUM -SEALED First ""Timmy" Gives Hearty Encouragement Without orthopaedic surgery in his baby years, twelve -year-old Lynn' Berry, Oshawa, would have been doomed to hobble through life — a cripple. Without t h e facilities of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, which is conducting its annual Easter Seal Campaign, March 13 to April 9, Lynn wouldn't have had all the attention that transformed him into a normal boy. Thousands of crippled children get such attention but Lynn at- tracts special observation because he was chosen as Timmy of 1947. Each year a crippled child is designated "Timmy" to be symbolic of the work for which Easter Seal funds are sought. When Lynn was born February 14, 1938, he hada bad club foot— so bad that his father still re- marks "It looked more life a golf club than a foot." At the age of three weeks his foot was in its first plaster cast, At the age of six months Lynn underwent the first of three op- erations, the 'others coming in 1942 and • 1945. Lynn's father was in the army five years, 'four of them overseas and during this period the opera- tions were necessary. The Oshawa Rotary Club, one of numerous service clubs throughout the province which workwith the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, took action. The Rotarians supplied trans- portation, attended to the hospi- tal bill and relieved Mrs Berry of much of her worry. Both Mr. and Mrs, Berry are lavish in their praise of what was done for Lynn. Lynn spent two summers at Blue Mountain C a m p, near Collingwood. It is one of three summercamps owned and operat- ed by the Society. The others are Woodeden, near London, and Merrywood in the Rideau Lakes district. As a result of such attention as - has been described above. Lynn is an extremely active boy, mantel in every way. A Grade VI studenthe does well at school; join his playmates in their out- door recreations which don't stop at tree -climbing. - He's so active that Mrs. Berry says its a prob- lem to supply him with untorn trousers. In 1948 when Lynnreturned to the Hospital forw Sick Children for a check-up; he was told he could discard ;his brace ehd lifts and start to wear normal shoes for the first time ,in his life. Except that his right foot 'is slightly smaller then the left it would be impossible, to d'Thcern He'll Walk Soon with the help of EASTER SEALS sermannteainn He'll walk soon. Tommy; victim of cerebral palsy, is patiently taught muscle coordination by a skilled physical therapist at the cerebral palsy centre, London. He needs specialfacilities w'hidh you, provide when you use Easter mus, sales campaign for which is March 13 to April 9. You can help this little boy and other boys and girls like him by buying Easter Seals. If you have not received an envelope through the mail, send your donation to: DR. J. A. ADDISON Chairman, Health and Welfare Committee,: Clinton Lions Club LIONS' SURVEY PRODUCES 151 NAMES TO DATE Secretary Reports Excellent Response in, Campaign for Names of Handicapped Children in Huron County; Duplications Will Reduce List; Clinic to' be held in +Clinton May 10 To date, a total of 151 cases has been reported in the Crip- pled Children's. Survey conducted by the ten Lions Clubs of Huron County, Ct H. Epps, Clinton, sec- retary of the County committee, indicated today. Althoughexcellent progress has been ma, a good many reports still are to come in, Mr. Epps said. He commented that no doubt there will be many dupli- cations when the various lists are •checked closely. When it is felt that a thorough check-up has been made, a meet- ing of the County executive will be held in the Huron County Public Health "Unit, Clinton. to further plans for the ' Clinic scheduled for May 10 when the finest children's specialists in Western Ontario will be in at- tendance. • The Crippled Children's Sur- vey is closely associated with the EastereSeal Campaign now being conducted by a number of Lions Clubs in the County. " that he ever had any disabittiy. He returns to the Hospital for Sick Children each year for a check-up—and does he love his present treatment! The prescrip- tion -for him now includes roller skating, skiing, and ice skating. Donations may be forwarded to. Dr. J. A. Addson, chairman, Health and Welfare Committee, Clinton Lions Club. HENSALL Suffers Injury William Venner, who resides east of Hensall, while cutting wood in his bush with his son, Jim, Monday afternoon, had the misfortune to cut through the toe with the axe, He was taken to the office of Dr. J. C. Goddard, Hensall, where six stitches were required to close the wound. WKS St. Patrick's Party With the school room of the United Church lovely with St. Patrick's emblems; and potted plants, the Woman's Missionary Society observed its annual birth- day party Friday evening, March 17, and entertained as their guests the ladies of the Evangelical Church, Zurich, Carmel Presby- terian and Anglican churches, and Evening Auxiliary. More than 100 were present, Mrs. W. B. Cross, president, was in the chair. The devotional period was in charge of the Auxiliary and was conducted by Miss Ellis, assisted by Mrs. D, Kyle, Mrs. Byron Kyle, Mrs. B. Horton, Mrs. Lillian Hyde, Mrs. F. McNaughton, Miss Gladys Luker. Rev. A. E. Hinton of St. And- rew's 'United Church, Kippen, was guest speaker, in the absence of Rev. Miriam Collens, Colborne St. United Church, London, who was unable to attend owing to weather conditions. Rev. Mr. Hinton presented a very inform- ative and inspiring address choos- ing for his theme, "Why I be - Have in Missions." Contributing to the program were Mrs. Harry Hess, Zurich, with a vocal solo, and Mrs. Newell Geiger, Zurich, readings; violin solo, Miss Greta Lammie; vocal duett, Mrs, Pearl Passmore and Mrs. Milton Lavery. • Rev Mr. Roppel Zurich, closed with the benediction; accompanists were Mrs. Sherritt, Mm M. Oeach, and Miss Luker,.. Decorat- ing committee were Miss K. Scott, Mrs. Hess, and Mrs. le. Pat- erson. Program committee were Mrs. Hess and Mrs. C. Cook. Luncheon was served from a table centered with forsYthe and can- delebra in yellow and green. Hydro Conversion Mr. Dalton explained very ef- fectively the hydro conversion from 25 to 60 cycles, explaining that they had chosen a new man for this purpose. mainly a stand- ardization program and compared the size of the undertaking to the Boulder Dam project in the Unit, - ed States. The overall cost of the program is estimated at 190 million dollars, 20 million of which is borne by the various municipal hydro commissions. There are 'some 1,800,000 motors of various types to change over. There is a grand total of some five million items to change such as meters, electric fans, clocks, etc. The contract for most of this work has been let to Canadian Comstock Company. At present this company employs I,200 men, but when standardization in- creases it will employ 2,500 to 3,000. The Hydro Electric Commission of Ontario has made a blue print of each municipality to hasten the work and simplify the pro- gram as much as possible. The full . co-operation of each hydro user is earnestly advised. There IP no direct cost to the domestic hydro user. Clocks end fans will be changed at a mobile store of the hydro commission travelling from one district to another, Mr. Dalton was thanked by the chairman for' the simple, thorough manner and humorous way he explained the change over, to the meeting. A later meeting will be held at which it is hoped to have the housewives present as they are most important facts in the operation of this program. Young Harvey Bellinan.. Is "Timmy" for 1950 THE SYMBOL OF ONTARIO'S CR1,PPLED CHILDREN The courage and fortitude of children in the face of physical adversity is strikingly illustrat- ed in the person of 11 -year-old Harvey Bellmen, Wilowdale, who has been chosen as "Tin -,my" In the Easter Seal campaign of the Ontario Society far Crippled Children. He is the symbol of all children whose twisted limbs or diseased bones have robbed them of their rightful heritage. Harvey is one of four children, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Bellmore bf 128 Kingsdale Ave., in suburban Willowdaie, Toronto, The family occupies a neat storey -and -a -half home int o which 'the father has put many hours of work. He operates a die plant riot far from his home.. A clean-cut youngster. with a ready smile, Harvey has adjusted himself to a life that is far from that of an invalid. He is unable to walk. In September of 1947, a disease of the bone crippled his right leg, In November of 1948, the left .hip became infected. Harvey spent three weeks in the Hospital for Sick Children where he had "a lot of fun" and then followed months in bed, The Shriners gave him a wheel chair and Harvey likes it much better than crutches. There is hope for this likeable youngster with the bright eyes and the quick grin. Rest is the answer to his ease. In one or two years, possibly longer, Har- vey may be fully recovered, ready to run acrd jump and climb trees and skate and play ball like any other kid his age. Recent X-rays have shown improvement in the bone condition. In this respect he is more fortunate than scores of other crippled children who face a future not nearly so hopeful. With the ms -operation of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children many ser -vice clubs hold annual surveys to discover 'crip- pled children needing care and treatment. Me -Easter Seals—Help Crippled Children.. "I get along all right," Harvey told en interviewer. "1 even help with the dishes, don't I, Mum?" appealing to his youthful - looking mother. Mrs. Gellman nodded with a smile, "Harvey's aI great little helper," she mid. "He gets around wonderfully well. Mostly on the seat of his pants." Before illness struck him, Harte vey attended Queen Mary School in Wiilowdele. Now he gets his schooling from a teacher who visits the home. He does his les- sons well and his mother doesn't have to use more than the aver- age amount of persuasion to get him to do his homework. "He's very independent," said' Mrs. Bellman. "He wants to 'do things for himself. The day is never long enough for all he wants to do," A golden retriever named Chief plays an important role in Har- vey's transportation scheme. Harnessed to a wagon, he pulls , the lad at a fair rate and on ' good days this winter Harvey has spent many hours outdoors. "He's the best dog I ever had," Harvey said, "I think he liken to pull the wagon. Do you want to see my workshop in the cel- lar?" Without waiting for an answer, he wheeled his chair to the cellar door, expertly lifted himself out, and proceeded down the stairs by the use of his hands and the seat of his pants. The 1950 Timmy has a deft pair of hands and he spends hours in the basement working with pottery clay. Between his clay, his toys and his other interests, he hasn't time to feel sorry for himself. Last summer he spent three weeks at the Blue Mountain Camp operated by the Ontario Society for Crippled Children. There was a sparkle in his eyes when he mentioned the camp. To use his own words, he had a "keen time" and "plenty of fun." No attempt has been made to hide from the youngster the fact that his complete recovery may be a long process. He knows he can't do what other boys do in the way of physical exercise, but with the genius of youth for adaptation, he has re -arranged his daily life. For him the years ahead are antyhing but sombre. "A lot of oti1ar kids have a tougher time than I have," he said. The "Timmy" of 1949 was Ron- ald Frappier, Ottawa, who spent two years with his right hip in a cast, In June of last year he was able to discard the brace which followed the cast, and now carries on a virtually normal life, The 1948 "Timmy" was a Hamilton lad, Ronald Reid, a polio victim, He manges to gel about with braces and crutches and an operation to stabilize his feet is being. considered. The first "Timmy" named by the Society was Lynn Barry, of Oshawa, who had a club foot. He !had his first plaster cast at the age of three weeks and at six months underwent the first of three operations at the Hospital for Sick Children. I Harvey Rottman is the symbol ,of the Society's work. This 11 - year -old lad is to represent ail crippled children in the Society's annual campaign for funds which lasts until April' 9. The Easter Seal campaign is to aid all child- ren who suffer been physical. handicaps, Contributions may be forwarded to Dr. J. A. Addison, chairman, Health and' Welfare Committee, Clinton Lions Club, i Contract Barley We are taking contracts for barley again this year; it looks like another year of good prices for barley. I think it has prospects of being as good of a cash crop as any for 1950. • Have in stock; No. ,2 Kiln Dried Corn, Molasses in barrels, and Beet Pulp. We are in the market for Wheat, Oats, and Barley. Fred Ford Phone 123W GRAIN' and SEED Clinton