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4,lb1Lions HereSee SlidesOf HaitiColor slides ofmissionary work pilgrimages in 1972 • 73 to the backward, poverty • stricken country of Haiti by a group of local men cooperating with the First BaDtist ChurchBaptist unurcn were shown by one of the participants, Gordon Springmier, at theMonday night meeting of theGreensburg Lions Gub.Pointing out the mountainous CaribbeancountryaP.'proximately 750 miles south ofSpringmier stated the averageannual income is just $75 and lifeexpectancy 50 to 55 years.As depicted in the slides, lack of an adequate diet and the veryconditionsunsanitarycontributeprevailwidespread health problems that lead to relatively early death.However, the Frenchspeaking residents, mostly Negro, are quite friendly, the speaker reported, and the children appear to be happy. There is little crime because of4* militia, he added.Principal industries, as shownby the slides, are tourism and agriculture, although only 15 per cent of the land is tillable.Also pictured was the work project of the local group, involving construction of much -needed buildings and facilities in a rural townIn conclusion Springmiercommented that in addition tothe satisfaction derived fromhelping an unfortunate people the experience made him and others in the group appreciate how fortunate they are to live in the United States.The program was arranged by William Marlow, who introducedthe speaker.Plans for the annual stateLions convention at IndianapolisMay 3 - 5 were outlined by Dale Davis, who also announced workreadying Allen MemorialSwimming Pool for use thissummer would begin this week.Dlt;Prg»siothienlt;ksitnepnhalt;kanta)Miami is only about one - third oulthe size of Indiana in area but dewith over six million population, hetovdieC01Ihalt;that terto the atttwlt;ShitiofileGoothCoTeIncthe well - disciplined and strict viefignaiseroronmeBaall*ceebulopeInesDoliceSaitheGoEiondoetioiwenatcorothadi
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Greensburg Daily News
Greensburg, Indiana, US
Tue, Apr 23, 1974
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