New Britain herald., 1930-10-23

been promoted by the physical di- rectors of the Y. w. c. A. and the Y. NJ. c. A., with the result that between five and seven hundred girls, women and boys and young men have received the benefits of i instruction in life saving, and out of this number it is safe to state that over two hundred men, boys, women and girls have passed the rigid tests to become full-fedged life savers. Out of this group, approximately twenty or more-women, men and boys-because of the training re- ceived, have had the opportunity of saving a score of lives.
 'While am on the subject of res- cue may l mention one particular event which occurred this past sum- mer, and to my mind, regardless of the sacrifice of a human life, en- phaszes the fact clearly that life saving instruction is vitally import ant and should receive the strongest possible support and encouragement from the local chapter of the Red Cross"
 MT. Hergstrom referred to the drowning of Edward Conlon of Plainville at Lake Pocotopaug last August, when he lost his life after saving two companions from drown ing. He also recommended a nation al medal be procured in tribute to the memory of Conlon. A public presentation probably will be made to Conlon's parents.
 MT. Hergstrom's report concluded.
 Tn addition to the life saving program, the life saving department also promoted in the past five years, a public swimming campaign for the boys and girls of the city free of charge. One thousand five hundred girls and boys received this instruc- ton, and out of this number. at least six hundred were actually taught to swim while several hun dred others who could not pass the test, had at least a good wo king knowledge of the art.
 With your permission, may l rec ommend for your approval the nam of Miss Gertrude Fossett, physical director of the Y. w. C. A. to as- gram in the city of New Britain. 1 know of no one who would fill this position as chairman more efficient ly.
 "JOSEPH HERESTROM,
 Chairman of Life Saving"
 Miss Gertrude fossett, reporting for the work accomplished at the Y. W. C. A., on life saving. stated that during the year six seniors and one junior had successfully passed the Red Cross life saving tests. A class for beginners life saving was held weekly, as was an advanced life saving class in which only registered life savers are members. The life saving club, whose mem- bers must be holders of Red Cross life saving certificates, met monthly. The purpose of this club is to main- tain interest in life saving and to keep in touch with newer ideas and llltIllOuS iltS oPldoll NtCh Ndo held in April with an attendance of over 100 little girls. ages nine to 14. Publicity for this event was se- cured jointly by the Y. W. C. A. and the Y. M. C. A. Acknowledg- ment was given of the full coopera- ton on the part of the Y. M. c. A. in providing Red Cross examiners for tests at the Y. w. C. A.
 Miss Bertha Sheldon reported that 2S Christmas bags have been made by the ladies of the Woman's Auxiliary of Eddy-Glover post, American Legion. These bags have been shipped to soldiers in foreign service.
 Curtiss L. Sheldon reported for Junior Red Cross, stating that IA schools had enrolled the past year with total of 274 school rooms.
 Miss Rachel Colby reported on the 1880 class in home hygiene and care of the sick, stating that ? girls took the course. Classes were conducted weekly from December II, 1929 to April 16, 1880. Seventeen two hour sessions were held from p. m. to p. m. Eight Girl Scouts com pleted the course in satisfactory manner and were awarded Certifi cates. These girls were Viola Gra- dick, Marguerite Hubert, Clara Labaree, Gladys Leavitt, Eleanor Porter, Anna Hyiz, Anna Shimek, and Louise Teich.
 Report of social service depart ment. From November IS, 1929 to October 20, 1880 (with exception of March, April. May and June, 1930, when the social workers was inca pacitated due to an accident.
 Number of patients under super vision during the period, 1858; num- Der of patients discharged fram hos pital, Ill; number of patients re-, maining in hospital October 20, 1880, 42.
 Supplementary work: Home inves- legations and follow up visits, 162; financial aid obtained for families, "A; financial aid obtained and re- fused l; employment secured, $;