Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Brace maker follows boy to heal crippled lives

In a hospital tale a German brace-maker John Schaeffer clashes with the medical staff at an orthopedic hospital. After a dramatic outburst he discovers humanity in a child patient Johnny Conners, forms a bond, and dedicates himself to suiting braces and aiding the boy through a life changing operation. The story ends with Schaeffer praying and finally reclaiming the boy as the surgeon proclaims the child will recover and return to New York town.