- Hospitals ‘for retarded’ SE ITAL REROWDEDY =UNDER: PAE * President gives: report — “on retarded children — “overcrowded and’ shockingly understaffed. % — ‘children are dangerously The above statement while: re- iterated ‘by Ruth “McConnell in : an article in. June - Chatelaine ee 4 were the tragic facts discussed at ie , » the annual ‘provincial. conven- PE 3. tlon. of -the. Retarded Children's "4 Sedtety of B.C. held last month in Duncan... nos “Reporting to the Prince Rupert chapter Moiiday night, William F Stone, president of. the local]: group and: proviricial director said that the dreadful condition _ fs. causing added ‘hardships to , parents’ of retarded children. Quoting from Mrs. McComell’s article: ‘Mr. Stone said “with the “present rate.of admission .to our institutions, with -the. lowered §tandards: which are the result Of: “overcrowding and the snall’s pace of- building,’ by 1970 our hos- pitals for retarded children may become again: the “asylums_ for idiots” of the 19th. century. | “Many. children now in institu- tions would not need’ to remain there. indefinitely if. they were to teécelve. © proper: training,” Mrs. McConnell. said. She. estimated ‘that many more than the 70 or so per: “institution who now grad- uate. every. year | could: ‘become self -supporting if the profession- al staff and workshops at the hospital schools were adequate. . “However,” Mr. Stone said, ‘for many, children there are no hos- pitals for them, to enter, causing |: unknown heartache’ to families wy with normal children.” , 70... “Turning to" ‘other business: t: ‘was reported that a double- éasle , blackboard. had been donated to’. . the Jack and Jill School for, re-|' tarded children in the city ‘by the a Imperial Industries Limited. -A further donation had’ been received from city Boy Scouts and ‘Cubs, it was announced. School closing date was set for June. 17. The branch. executive reported that it-was investigating the pos- sibility. of obtaining dental treat- ment for the children. Mr.’ Stone ‘announced that Dr. J. D..MeGann had been appoint- ed: ‘professional director for the B.C. association and that the ap- pointment of Mrs. W. Goepel, ex- ecutive: director, ‘who is retiring, will ‘-be~: _announced in the near future. bua ee SAE Rome $600 OVER. OBJECTIVE The just” completed « ‘an’. outsta : - -falsing’ campaign. Betwee ‘it_ was “announced - “today. ' ; President. Hal Miss Mary: Pack: said “This rwhelming : response ‘shows “Terrace, Kitimat top | CARS. campaign ‘quota | ‘Terrace and. Kitimat’: ‘branches. of | the od _ Canadian. Arthritis and:: Rheumatism Society: have “lof: arthritis. could be increased dread disease would be gsi that the ‘people in these districts] at OF | ‘the: “province Ny realize; ne - “POLITAN OPERA STAR, Ter- sa Stratas, will sing: the lcad role in the. Vancouver Festival -opera production of “Madame - Butterfly” from July 22 to Auge me. USL 5, Dubbed by music critics. et as the.“baby Maria Callas”, the “t 23 year old soprano from Osh- “y Awa, Ontario, won. the Metro- ut polilan Opera auditions: Jast Me year and has since been cast in t amany top operatic roles ab. the a . Met, The petite Mixs Stratas “ won critical acclaim in Canada “for her interpretation of Ital- . mes fan opera, i 1 sya Pre St ‘ © [ONLY THE NEW 6 Hees hoe, vl ital ei ates alt ie GIVES YOU FwinePak Ribbon Chenger —= COMBS rolled in 2 ca \ desta Powe fo Be bo tea . Nothing to wind or thread. ift put ‘old . Twin-Pak, drop in new one, | “1 Ywe-Tone Colours: Cameo [ova ink, . Bluse, Willow ; ots reen, anelatone, earl way lmatron of: ‘the Order ‘|Grand “Chapter of ‘OES in Vic- Vher parents for a month's holi- cetatteicennne rtcon memnnes fener npr ian # nares sevens wanna even ‘| a cK an we fii of te Yea) Re ol's New Brilliant Action yk makea all typing . easier. a4 Lightning carriage return, 1 «a fast, comfortable keys * a I Masy Out Oylinder. ‘Gall (Jover tah Trlal In Vow ¢ Omics ndingly.. successful fund- n them, these two areas CARS, topping their quota by. $600, fe way responsible for the success of the drive”. ‘ Miss Pack added, “Tf this samc Jenthusiasm. could. be carried tc tall parts of British Columbia, re- -|search into the cause and cure and.the fina] victory over this nearer. me || PERSONALS oD, C. -Melville, ‘manager of the |Bank. of* ‘Montreal | returned to the: city Monday: after -attend-| ‘jing. ‘the: 12th: ‘annual conference of. the ‘Alaska .Bankers’ associ- ation... held at.” Seward, Alaska wy “the Eastern: Star: and Mrs. Willian Wasyk,. ‘past matron ‘left: today by. Canadian . Pacific Airlines plane to attend the provincial | A P. Crawley,. toria; June 6,7 and ‘8. Mrs. W. D. Vance, a provincial past grand matron. left. Monday by CPA‘ io attend the annual sessions. Mrs, Richard Wesch and ehild= rei Dallas and, Sheree of 1330 |, Sixth ‘Avenue East planned to leave today by CPA plane ¢n route. to Lake ‘Cowichan to visitl day, before being Joined by Mr. Wesch who is being transferred to the. south by Kelly Douglhis and Company Lid, Leaving with {her is hers sister Mrs, Morris Dean and ‘son Billy, of 815 Mc- Bride Street, also fo spend - u month's holiday visiting her par- ents, Mr, Dean will join his fam- ily Inter on in the month, “:. . day: evening! on her. way home evens “Arai va ree SIV ve ee es ye News | By AGNES H. NEAVE ~" Daily” News Correspondent FRANCOIS: LAKE—The now evidently free from fear of polio and we: under- stand that, it.is now the safest district in the province. Although | there’ were a few cases.south of. Francois Lake we ‘did not have a single case here. Ee a i ie: “Two carloads of ladies from our “Women’s Institute attended 1 the: Glenwood: Institute: District. Conference in the Driftwood Hall: on May 20. They enjoyed. their outing ;and the ‘hospitality. of the: Glenwood ladies.” : ’ Cy Mrs.” “Ralph . Johnson called : in for. a. few: minutes on ' Mon- “from attending the Leadership ‘Training. Institute «held in. Prince Rupert.on May 20 and 21. I asked her if there was anything exciting that’ she would remember specially, and she. ‘said .“Oh no, everything. was: exciting from beginning ‘to end.”. She travelled to Prince Rupert | and back by bus. : eo ep : CA party. of five stayed. in our Loe’ Cottage . here. ‘over. the weekend from Kitimat. ‘Although. the. : weather’ wasn’t... pleasant they: “enjoyed themselves as they are alk" srockhounds, and. they collected'a wonderful assortment of - opals, agates and fossils. Dr. We Oe: ‘Windrum and his ‘son Billy. eight. years” old, UAL “Ci are 4 a {. Vv ‘Wwas:-wit fh the party... “The. ‘two Jads were. ‘as enthusiastic as the men, ; : closing day at St. Andrew’s Anglican. Cathedral kindergarten when 32 pre-school children were given. a party by Jeaders Mrs. Carl Strand and Mrs. Graham Alexander Equal rights not given women says director NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. @: Canada has a “depression psy- chology”. inv’attitudes towards employment of married women, Marion. Royce of Ottawa, ‘direc- night. *She told the. 67th annua’ of Women of Canada: “Married| women.are not given equal rig hts| with ‘other employees in mony ccuntries, including Canada.” ‘ Miss Royce, reporting on the {14th “session of the United Na-|. commission on. the: status |- was; ‘Canada’s alter- wonien,: ‘delegate. ‘ate; he, ; Buenos Aires :mecting this year. ae She said: the UN was divided on whether: women should. have the same retire- ment.age as men. The Soviet Un- ‘ion and Austria . were among countries favoring an earlier re- tirement age for women. Thirty- two countries ratified the com- comission | in the cathedral hall. “Each, child. was presented with a. story book and a certificate of attendance. — ' Awarded special perfect attendance prizes were Jackie MacDonald, Bruce McDonald, James Melville. and Marilyn Wong. © Cathie Shaw. received: a special award ‘for her outstanding ‘work performed: throughout: the year. In conclusion. treats’ of ice cream, chocolate.cake, candy and soft drinks were.served to. the ‘delight = of ‘the children. : DPOODREONOED LLL ELDELLODIODOOT LEG: Oras Greenwood in ‘the chair it was ‘pyre! RUBE DaUVENEWS Wednesday, June 1, 1960 . | FOR FURTHER EDUCATION . 5 $100 bursary offered ~ by WA to UFAWU The Women’s auxiliary to the United Fishermen’s and Allied Workers Union will offer a $100 bursary to a high school graduating student who is a. child of a Union of WA member, week at the group’s regula ' With president Mrs. Willtam reported that the bursary is to provide further education for a deserving student. -_ In other business bingo chair- men for the next four months were appointed as Mrs. Ernest]”.. Campbell, June; Mrs. R. AIC August$ and Mrs, Gordon Ron- Gardiner, July; Mrs. Nels Nelson, son, September.’ Bingo is held each. : Wetnesday Sons. of : ‘Norway hall, > concluded prize, donated by Mrs. Ronson “ won by Mrs. it was announced last r meeting. night “In the A: wind- -up season house party was:. ‘planned to be held Junr 11 at ‘the home of Mrs, Woodruff. A, C. .Refreshments served by Mrs, Campbell and Mrs. Anna Young the meeting. Door Gardiner. Miller Bay By 5 Dr. and Mrs. Pierre Flor-Henrt and son.left Wednesday for Ed- monton. Dr. Flor-Henri will go on the medical staff at” the Charles Camsell Hospital. + + + Thomas Baitz of Edmonton. student at the University of: Ed- monton in medicine and Nils Parson of Vancouver, student at the UBC in medicine have joined the Medical Staff for the | sum- mer months: Ll, oa ae of The sympathy. of. the staf f and patients is extended:to Miss’ Lil- lian. McCullough who was called to Toronto this-week owning to the iliness of her.mother. __ ee son this week when he reccived the publication of the Indian Record with the picture of his three brothers Albert, Belfry and William init. The three Etzerza brothers are on the Maryhouse Champion Hockey team - at Whitehorse. Willlam is the high scorer .of the league. * of + Olive Stewart, Mary . Wilson, Garry Morgan and Philip Con- senting “Miller. Guides in the Guard of:Honor for His Honor t ernor and Mrs. Ross: on. Priday in Prince Rupert. Carl Etzerza was 4 ‘proud per-| Tidbits STE Vil Y PHE NSON Bay - : Cabs : and the Licuténant-Gov- de ae The patients. and’ staff were thrilled with the beautiful roses and gladioll sent to them by His and Mrs. Ross. ert nae nt ee rite seen “ee ne Make your business, trip a vacation at the MOTOR HOTEL * Bedrooms, . Efficiency ‘Suites , and Executive | Suites": modern, quict, and luxurious: "* Meet your friends in the softly lit atmosphere of oak Panel- ling and heraldry. Wee * Special facilities for, executive meetings and con. ‘éntionis. nington had the honor of repre- New books « at library New. books TY a by ‘the Prince™: Rupert . Public. Library include: 23 “Three ad fen an ‘the Left Hand,” : (memoirs). by. ka Chase. * one Literature “and “We stern Man” (non fiction) by J. B. Priesticy:, i : “Ritual in the. Dark’ (fic- tien) by .Colin Wilson. 77 « “Wow Wide the Heart" (fic- tion): by, Elizabeth Ogilvic. - “When? 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