Disabled Receive 800 Plus Monthly Aid Rate
A report notes that benefits are being paid to the disabled at a rate exceeding 800 individuals per month, signaling ongoing support efforts and administrative workload.
07 Mar 1957
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1957
Page
1
A report notes that benefits are being paid to the disabled at a rate exceeding 800 individuals per month, signaling ongoing support efforts and administrative workload.
The Division may provide medical and surgical treatment in addition to counseling training and job placement to help disabled persons become suitably employed.
Dick H. Vanderwilt of Adams township had his ankle fractured when a dirt blast struck his leg while blowing out stumps with dynamite. He rode to Mercy Hospital and will stay off his feet for two weeks before using a walking cast.
Julie Ann Sadler, two, of Red Oak, is learning about medicines and cabinets as doctors monitor her stomach condition amid recovery. The brief notes her age, place, and ongoing health checks with family involvement.
A Pella travelogue by Cliford Kamen titled The Union of South Africa shown Feb 28 offered an engaging look at life in Irene and major cities. The film and narration contrasted Dutch heritage, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban with mining scenes from gold to diamonds, plus ranch life and native hires.
Fragmented report discusses Kruger National Park game protectors and wildlife photography, then shifts to remarks by Mr. Kamen on South Africa's race issues and governance. Mentions Kiwanis Club event, Fall and Winter Adventure series, Colonel John D. Craig, and a March 28 presentation titled Danger is My Business with ticket subscriptions requested via MA 6.2240.
The Boy Scout and Cub Scout Blue and Gold banquet was held at the First Reformed Church to mark 47 years of scouting. Vivian Weirather chaired the Cub Scout event with Rev. Herman Ridder as speaker. numerous leaders and den mothers were honored with badges and certificates.
Marion county had 18 handicapped persons among 1 756 Iowa disabled rehabilitated in 1955 56 by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the State Department of Public Instruction. A report titled The Disabled Can Work shows 52 from this county among 4 898 statewide served in two years. Clerking and kindred jobs led with 297, agriculture 169, 107 entered professional fields, 181 into personal services. Four other classifications accounted for 484. The report notes disabilities from accidents and disease and rising demand for services.
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