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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1936
Page
13
W. J. Ashbaugh, chairman of the State Blind Committee, urges Lions clubs to aid the blind, noting surveys show about two per thousand residents are blind. He cites practical club projects such as surveying, buying glasses for school children, assisting near blind workers, and cooperating with health boards to prevent blindness.
Pictured above are two of the many persons in North Carolina who are working in behalf of the blind of this state. Top left is sion for the Blind. Top right is Wv. J. Ashbaugh, Durham, chair man of the State Blind Commit tee, not shown is Mrs. Meyer Sternberger, Greensboro, chair man of the Guilford county asso ciation for the blind, blind committee for the Lions club of Greensboro. Through his untiring efforts, two men have been established in news-stands. While we feel that our growth has been rapid, still we know that it never could have been ac complished without the co-opera tion and assistance given us by our various welfare groups, our state commission for the blind, our state rehabilitation depart ment, the various Lions clubs, and other civic organizations from which we have always received loyal support.
Thomas Emile Dodamead returned to High Point in September 1922 from Knoxville Tennessee to open an art and photographic studio. He later joined the Lions Club in spring 1935.
The Guilford Association for the Blind reports rapid strides in welfare services, vocational training, and public outreach. It highlights a 1934 workshop expansion in Greensboro, increased broom and craft production, and support from the Lions Club of High Point.
Arnold J. Koonce of High Point is a charter member and past president of the local Lions Club. He serves as president and manager of Koonce Funeral Home, Inc.
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