Clowning with Purpose: Holy Fools Bring Cheer to Hospitals
The Holy Fools, a youth clown group led by Rev. William Peckham of First United Methodist Church Springfield, dress in baggy pants and greasepaint each Saturday to visit nursing homes and hospitals. The effort teaches young participants to relate to the ill while giving them maturity and fulfillment.
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Holy Fools
Springfield
Wiliam Peckham
First United Methodist Church of
That City
Rev. Peckham
William Peckham
Volunteering across the United States in 20th century culture
Patricia Sussmann of the American Hospital Association discusses volunteerism as a core American trait amid the bicentennial era. She notes feminist debates, volunteer impact on hospitals and boards, and volunteers using service as a path to work and social good, especially for women.
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Patricia Sussmann
American Hospital Association
Chicago
Long Beach Community Hospital
Miss Sussmann
National Organization For Women
Sussmann
AHA
Chicago Zoo
Easter Bunny Speaks on Inflation and Union Woes
A cantankerous rabbit laments rising costs and labor strikes affecting Easter treats. He jokes about Pulletsters and Hens International, notes eggs turned to styrofoam, and quotes wage disputes, taxes, and mortgage burdens while affirming the holiday spirit.
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Peter Rabbit
Amalgamated Bunny and Cottontail Union
Local
Pulletsters Union
Hens International
Men Accept Women Movement, Yet Hold Old Beliefs
A national poll of 634 men shows six in ten approve of the women’s movement and many express emotionally open behavior. Yet traditional men report firing guns and drinking, while more educated and younger men favor fulfillment outside the home.
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Pleck
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