Handicapped youths gain new worlds through aquatic programs
In Southern Illinois and across the nation, handicapped individuals show improved abilities and joy through adaptive recreation. The Red Cross runs Aquatic Schools to train instructors, with Southern Illinois University at Little Grassy Lake hosting a program that helps a blind ten year old sail and others paddle, swim, and boat, guided by instructor Gene Keltner and peers from the Midwest.
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U. S
America
Cleveland
Tulsa
San Francisco
Louisville
Ally Cats
Aberdeen
South Dakota
American National Red Cross
Little Grassy Lake
Ilinois
Southern Mllinois University
Midwest
Little Grassy
Gene Keltner
Decatur
Red Cross
Keltner
In Time of Emergency' Warning Sounds What to Do
Warning of enemy attack would come after heightened crisis and be broadcast by outdoor devices plus radio or TV. If attacked, warning stations should give 5 to 60 minutes for shelter, with sirens and bells used in many cities for disasters as well.
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United States
U.S
Department of Defense
Office of Civil Defense
OCD
Attack Warning Signal and Nuclear Fallout Procedures
Emergency guidance explains the Attack Warning Signal meaning a real enemy attack has been detected and directs people to seek shelter. It details shelter types, radio instructions, and precautions to avoid burns, with advice on improvised protection and avoiding telephone use during a crisis.
SIU to Strengthen Vocational Institute Model for Midwest
SIU Carbondale Chancellor Robert W. MacVicar announced plans to expand the two year Vocational Technical Institute to become a Midwest model. The plan includes new permanent campus buildings, aviation technology, library science training, and programs for specialized curricula aimed at extending university, junior college, and vocational education. Construction is set to begin summer at the Carterville campus.
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Southern Illinois University
Ilinois
Midwest
Carbondale
Robert W. MacVicar
VUI
Illinois Board of Higher Education
SIU
MacVicar
VTI
University Board of Trustees
Vocational-Technical Institute
Duct
VTT
Electric heat pays off for Indiana family and others
Betty and Bob Deweese of Bicknell Indiana converted their 2070 square foot home to flameless electric heat four years ago. Their costs average about 18 dollars a month. Computers show over 15 000 electrically heated homes average less than 16 dollars monthly. Before voting in the city election consider this cost.
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Betty
Bob Deweese
Bicknell
Indiana
West Union social page lists many local visitors
Dinner guests from Tucson Oklahoma Casey Racine and Marshall areas visited Mrs. Jack Nichols and others last week. Mrs Wanda Shaner hospitalized Thursday underwent major surgery with satisfactory condition. several Casey and Marshall residents spent Sunday afternoon with Gentle Graham.
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Jack Nichols
Tucson
Arizona
Pam Dayton
Oklahoma
George Taylor
Marshall
Maurice Taylor
West Terre Haute
Gene Lindley
Casey
Thelma Lawrence
Sarasota
Florida
Lonnie Draper
Fred Pine
Diana
Jennifer
Paris
Pine
Harry Thompson
Edward Graman
Georgia Macklin
Ruth Wright
Gilbert Tostek
Racine
Wanda Shaner
Sheila
Tuesay Arizona
Pam Peyton
Nichol
Rosa Tolbert
Grace Nichols
Union Hospital
Ellen Logue
Mary Vancamp
Gentle Graham
Maude Miller Hosts and Illnesses Noted in Choctaw Area
The record notes Mrs. Maude Miller and Mrs. Mary Carpenter both under a doctor's care the past week. Oscar Carpenter also ill. Various visits occur among local families including John Blizzard and the Woodford Williamses. A brief summer memory ends the row.
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Mary Carpenter
Oscar Carpenter
Ben Strohm
Maude Miller
John Blizzard
Jackie Williams
Woodford Williams
Grace Higginbotham
Everett
Mary
William Leder- Mann
Harry
Martha Booker
Marshall
Fidelis Class Meeting At Tom's Dining Room
The Fidelis Class of the Baptist Church met for a 6 30 dinner Monday evening March 10 at Tom's dining room. Evelyn Milam gave the Matthew 5 13 16 devotional. Secretary treasurer report read by Rosalie Ryan. Members listed and attendees noted. The group urged thinking men in the community for election and discussed improving schools.
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The
Baptist Church
Evelyn Milam
Rosalie Ryan
Portable Schm obile Pools Aid City Youths With Mobility
Fruehauf division markets Schm obile portable swimming pools to bring water recreation to areas without permanent facilities. The 30 by 8 foot pool holds about 8000 gallons, features a full length side platform for lifeguards, heated filtration gear at the front, rear ladders, and a 2 inch front gate valve for filling or draining. Built on a modified 30 foot aluminum dump trailer chassis, the unit travels between locations and stays level on uneven ground.
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Fruehauf
Fruehauf Corporation
Techmobile
Fruehaus
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Illinois
Southern Illinois Two Vocational Institute
Morris
Pontiac
Brownie
John
Flowers Sales, Inc
West Union
Chrisman
Carl Carpenter
Harry He
Frances Miller
Martinsville
Bonnie Sanders
Terre Haute
Faye Simpson
Gladys Garver
Grandsonric Thomason
Lucille Evans
Ridgefarm
Vaneta Williams
Munity
Ruth Wand
Mary Jo Stogsdall
Phyllis Bennett
Clara Bartram
Geneva Evans
Ruth Waud
Rachel Thornsburg
Ardith Perry
Doris Baker
Alpha Morgan
Libby Wells
Clark County
H.la. Blue Cross
H.la
MIA
Minors Health Improvement Association
U.la
Glen Kenney
Chester Linton
Francis Staub Dean Hendrix William Garner Harold Tmle
Donald Goble
Ralph Davison
Clarence Misner
Donald Hasch
Guy Tingley
Victor Jakle
Mina Ping van Shields Doyle Greenwell
Olen Wells
Wayne Sweitzer
Hildred Sports
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