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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-03-17, Page 10T Crippled Children Helped by Sale of Easter Seals H. Nethery Elected Director At Belgrave Co-op Annual > 9,000 handicapped children throughout Ontario, on city homes or in remote hamlets, the 1954 sale of The annual meeting of Belgrave Co-operative Association was held on Thursday evening, March 11, in the Foresters’ Hall, Stewart Fleeter, pre­ sident, was chairman for the meeting, which opened by all joining in the singing of “O Canada” accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Athol Bruce, The program continued with the showing of a film “On the Gale Har­ vester” by Mr. Richard Davis, of Lucan. Minutes of the last meeting were read by C. R. Coultes. The guest speaker for the evening was Mr, Earl Grose, of Toronto, man­ ager of the fertilizer division of the U.C.O., who was introduced by Simon Hallahan. Mr. Grose led in a sing­ song, accompanied by Mrs. Bruce. The chairman gave a brief address which was followed by the manager’s report by Charles R. Coultes, the dir- estors’ report by James Michie, and the auditors’ report by Mr. Norman Alexander, C.A.> of Hanover. Mr. Earl Grose then gave his ad­ dress, the theme of which was “Where do we go from here in agriculture?” Mason Robinson moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Grose on behalf of the Co-Op members. During the business discussion concerning the Co-Opera­ tive, its past cided to pay cent dividend The other were Richard Davis, of Lucan, field­ man, and Ed. Shenk, Toronto, field­ man and they were introduced by Stewart Procter. The charge Grasby elected Nethery was elected to take the place of Norman Coultes, retiring director. The president and vice-president are to be elected at the first directors' meeting, Clarence Chamney moved a vote of thanks on behalf of the mem­ bers to Mr. Davis for the motion pictures and to all who helped make the evening a success. Donate to Funds The March meeting of Trinity Ang­ lican Women’s Guild was held at the home of Mrs. J, 0. Nethery on Wed­ nesday of last week. The president, Mrs. Wm. Brydges, presided. The meeting was opened by a hymn which was followed by the General Confession and the Lord’s prayer. The 121st Psalm was read by Mrs. S. Nethery. Mrs. Jack VanCamp read the minutes and the financial re­ port was given by Mrs. J. C. Nethery. A letter from the synod office was read by Mrs. Lawrence Vannan. Do­ nations of money were voted to the To the scattered farms, in northern Easter Seals means hope. To them the Easter Seals bring treatment and training, a possibility of independence and relief from the physical handicaps that birth, illness or accident left them. Last year the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, whose only appeal for funds is made in the annual sale of Easter Seals by nearly 200 service clubs, carried out the biggest program in all its history. And this year the 9,000 youngsters who are listed on £heir roles as "active” cases will have I increased, because Ontario’s swiftly-I growing populgtjgn means hundreds of new cases each year. The objective in tl^is year’s Easter Seals Campaign, March 18th to April 18th is $500,000. The organization that cares for this number of children is amazingly small. A tightly-knit office staff at head­ quarters in Toronto, a score of highly- trained nurses, a corps of volunteer doctors and an army of public-spirited citizens who give freely of their time. The result is a volume of service out of all proportion to the money spent in the work. This worR takes several forms. There is a nursing service, made up of 21 graduate nurses, each of whom has taken a /special post-graduate course in orthopedics and is author­ ized by special Act of the Ontario Legislature to wear the title Ortho­ pedic Consultant. These nurses visit the homes of handicapped children, teach the parents how to administer therapy treatment or direct the child to medical attention. The nurses function in specific div­ isions of the province, ranging from the Lakehead area to. Eastern Ont­ ario. Available for their use are 4 qualified therapists whose value is in­ dicated by the fact that the Ontario government requested the assistance of two during a polio epidemic last year, which assistance was provided by the Society at no cost to the pro­ vince or patients. Five summer camps this year will give outings to 1,200 children who would otherwise have no such holiday because of their inability to attend conventional camps. This is the big­ gest crippled children’s camping pro­ gram of any single political area in the world, and its importance is that it more than gives a holiday; it teach­ es children who often are embarrass­ ed by handicaps to care for themselv­ es and get along with other young­ sters. Year round, too, one camp, Woodeden, near London, is a cerebral­ palsy centre to provide special treat­ ment for such cases. Clinics for the examination of children in areas far from major hos­ pital centres are also organized, and last year 15 of these were held, with [top specialists from Toronto,. Hamil­ ton, Ottawa and elsewhere giving free services. If children need hospitaliza­ tion, this is provided on the special­ ists’ advice, and local doctors co-oper­ ate in providing treatment at home. In many other programs, the Easter Seals provide the means for alleviat­ ing suffering and providing training such as that in the unique variety vil­ lage, which is operated by the Society for the Variety Club of Toronto, where crippled children learn trades. And 'all these programs add up to a chance for youngsters whose future other­ wise looks dark. I and future, it- was de- two and one half per on all member business, guests of the evening election of officers was ^n of Norman Alexander. Martin and Simon Hallahan were re- as directors and Herman Kregar Fund and to the Cancer Fund. Final plans were made for the St. Patrick’s tea and sale being held in the Co-Op rooms on March 17th. Readings were, given by Mrs. Jack VanCamp, Mrs. Brydges and Mrs. C. Wade. A piano solo, “Cathedral Chimes” by Mrs. M. Bradburn was enjoyed. Mrs. Bradburn offered her home for the April meeting. The meeting was closed with.prayer and lunch served. Two Quilts for Bale The Evening Auxiliary of the Knox United Church W.M.S. xnet at the home of Mrs, James R. Coultes. Dur­ ing the business period, plans wero made to begin a recipe book. The Auxiliary accepted an invita­ tion from the Blyth Evening Auxiliary to be their guests on March 29th, and also an invitation from the Belgrave W.M.S. to join them in their thank- offering meeting, April 1st. Two quilts for the missionary bale were quilted during the afternoon. Sells Two Bulls at Royal Ross Taylor, Martin Grasby, George Martin, Elmer Young and C. R. Coul­ tes all attended the auction sale of beef cattle held in the sheep and swipe arena at the Royal Winter Fair building in Toronto on Tuesday of last week. James R. Coultes entered two bulls in the sale. Belgrave Prince 21G sold for $475.00 and Westdell pomin- ion Elation 10G sold for $485.00. Weekly Card Party The weekly progressive euchre party was held in the Community Centre on Wednesday evening of last week with five tables in play. High prizes were won by Mrs. Chas. R. Coultes and Bill Black. Low prizes were won by Mrs. Clifford Purdon and Jesse Wheeler. Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler won the special prize. Donate to Red Cross Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson enter­ tained the Ninth Line Euchre Club at their home on Friday evening. Prize winners were Mrs. Gordon Naylor and Billy Thompson, Kay Naylor and Jim Leddy. Seven tables were in play. A collection was taken in aid of the Red Cross Society. Personals Harry Brydges spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Halliday and family and with other relatives and friends in London. x Mr. and Mrs.' Jack Cook visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mar­ shall, in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adair and Lynne, of Molesworth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Mell Bradburn on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wade and Rhonda Lynn, of Wingham, visited on Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morgan and their daughter, of Ailsa Craig, visited on Thursday with Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Kelly, Miss Hilda Fletch, Reg.N., of Exeter,, and Mr, S. Shiladay, of Western Uni­ versity, London, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, Sam Pletch on Sunday. Mrs, Dave Armstrong, of Dundas, spent the past week at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Procter and family, of Burlington, spent the past week-end with Procter. ’ Mr. and Mrs, ton, spent the tives in the district. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanna, of Listowel, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hanna, of Guelph, were Sunday visi­ tors with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hanna. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nethery and daughter, Mary Isobel, attended a family party in honor of the ninety- second birthday of Mrs. Nethery’s father, Mr. Richard Johnston, which was held at his home in Morris Township on Thursday, March 11. Color TV will be beamed into Can­ ada’s mass televisibn area, Southern and Southwestern Ontario, by early April, reports The Financial Post. Canadians, however, aren’t likely to see its controversial hues until Aug­ ust or early September when Canada's first colpr TV sets will arrive on the demonstration floors. The early sets won’t be poor man’s gadgets. They will cost $1,500 to $2,000, adian school children enrolled in the Junior Red Cross. SAVE FUEL <NOWS THE TIME TO ORDER YOUR Mr. and Mrs. Stewart John Spivey, of Tren- week-end with rela-z E s FOR FIRE, LIFE , & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Stewart A. Scott Phone MB Wlngham real estate salesman Representing: Dudley E. 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As I pointed out to him, he could not possibly cope with more than one at a time. So why not do just that and stop wasting time and nervous energy worrying about the others.” Another saver of energy, Dr. Alva­ rez says, is Osier’s “trick,” which he called burning your own smoke. “This meant we should not indulge in the miserable habit of taking out on oth­ ers our discomforts, griefs, annoy­ ances and feelings of ill-humour or frustration.” Will Rogers was once asked what he would do if he had only five days to live. He said he’d live only one day at a time.