Large print books help aging readers in libraries
The article highlights the rise of large print books begun by the Ulverscroft Foundation and notes publishers like GK Hall in the United States. It urges seniors to push libraries to stock large print, explains interlibrary exchanges, and promotes support for the National Association for the Visually Handicapped with donation requests to its New York address.
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Ulverscroft Foundation
Anstey
Leicester
England
Ulverscroft
United States
GK. Hall and Co
Boston
Mass
Lions Club
Kiwanis
Rotary
National Association For the Visually Handicapped
Association For Information
E. 24Th St
New York
N.Y
Consumers guide to nursing homes in West Virginia
The West Virginia Citizen Action Group released A Consumers Guide to Nursing Homes and Other Forms of Long Term Care detailing costs and deficiencies for all licensed facilities. It lists names, addresses, counties, beds, staff, third party payments, and an evaluation form to aid selection. The guide emphasizes tailoring care to patient needs and is priced at 5 dollars for institutions, 3 for individuals, and 2 for seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Citzen Action Group
Consiuners
Nursing Home Licensing Board
Gas pains after gall bladder removal and fever blisters
A reader asks if gas pains after gall bladder removal relate to the surgery. Dr. Lamb explains gas is often from irritable colon or hiatal hernia, not gall bladder status, and suggests milk elimination to test tolerance plus a published guide on gaseousness. The second question asks about fever blisters. the answer notes herpes simplex causes them, not the smallpox vaccine, and advises drying agents, mouth care, antibiotics if needed, and pain relief as appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Lamb
P.O
Radio City
New York
Christmas Dinner Held by Grafton City Hospital Auxiliary
The Grafton City Hospital Auxiliary hosted a Christmas dinner at the Church of the Good Shepherd on December 7. Ruth Mollohan chaired decorations, Ruth Withers introduced officers, and Carolyn Jackson Moats provided a musical program with multiple dance and song numbers. Attendees included Ruth Mollohan, Virginia Hanway, Leroy Kinter, Ruth Wright, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton City Hospital
Church of the Good Shepherd
Ruth Withers
Ruth Mollohan
Martha Loudin
Nancy Kinter
Leta Bartlett
Carolyn Wagner
Grafton
Martha Louden
Cochairman
Auxiliary
Carolyn Jackson Moats
Carolyn Jackson
Charlene Harman
Kris Sandor
Betsy Getchman
Dee Dee Shriver
Santa Claus
Angie Gabbert
Cassandra White
Evaa Bennett
Charles Boston
Naomi Boston
Arad Burner
Hazel Byers
Margaret Crall
Lyons
William Combs
Ruth Crouser
Mildred Debendarfer
Dottie Duckworth
Joe Evans
Frank Fast
Fred Frederick
William Goodwin
Virginia Hanway
Evelyn Henry
Leroy Kinter
Hayward Poling
Louisville
Margaret Lambert
Marge Delaney
Bob Loudin
Paul Malone
Virginia Mason
Nellie Painter
David Rogers
Ralph Shahan
Donald Wagner
Ralph Weaver
Anne Whitescarver
Ruth Wright
C. Stewart Rogers
Kris Sander
Polly's Pointers Try Heat to Unclog Ballpoint Ink
Polly offers a home tip to clear a clogged ballpoint pen by applying gentle heat. The method relies on warming the ink cartridge to restore flow and prevent leakage. Readers are advised to avoid excessive heat and test the pen gradually.
Homemaker Club Met At Ruth Weekly Home In Grafton
The Knottsville Extension Homemakers gathered at Mrs Ruth Weekly's residence for a meeting with devotions on The Make Do's In Our Lives led by Mrs Etna Kunst and a lesson The Art of Making Do by Mrs Betty Gump. Discussed thrifty living and using what you have. The secretary was absent, dues were acknowledged, and the next Christmas meeting will be at Mrs Chester Sharps with a covered dish dinner and a $2 gift exchange. Refreshments were served to attendees Etna Kunst Betty Gump Margaret Wiland Phoebe Sayres and Ruth Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Knottsville Extension
Ruth
Wickwire Club
Etna Kunst
Betty Gump
Susan Isner
Etha Kunst
Chester Sharps
Mary Mick
Margaret Wiland
Phoebe Sayres
Ruth Weekly
Navy Seaman Recruit Barker Completes Great Lakes Training
Navy Seaman Recruit Jackie W. Barker, son of Everett L. Barker and Mrs. Barker of Kingwood West Virginia, completed an eight week recruit training cycle at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes. He studied seamanship drill Naval history and first aid as preparation for the Navy 85 basic occupation fields. A 1975 graduate of Kingwood High School he joined the Navy in September 1976.
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Navy
Jackie W. Barker
Everett L. Barker
Murdock St
Kingwood
W. Va
Naval Training’ Center
Great Lakes
Kingwood High School
Polly's Problem Inked Pens Revival Advice
Dear Polly suggests reviving dried ink ballpoint pens by heating. Place pens on a hot stove top or in very hot water, ensuring the plastic casing does not overheat. Let cool, dry, and then test writing again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Cora
Women confront alcoholism in new HEW booklet
A Federal publication explains why alcoholism affects women and how it is a treatable disease. It urges self inquiry through questions about drinking impact and outlines treatment goals beyond merely stopping alcohol. The booklet, part of Consumer Information, stresses addressing underlying fears and tensions for lasting recovery.
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Washington, D.C
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Consumer Information
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Consumers Guide To
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Francie Roberts
Nursing Home
West Virgini
Izen Action Group
Virginia Street
1St
West Virginia
A-B College
Cotege
Barbour
Alderson-Broaddus College
West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council
Christina prograiSpam
Lamb, M.D
By Lawrence E
By Polly Cramer
Homemaker Meeting
Coney Island
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