Milford chronicle., 1951-02-09
s. E. Baker Is HOnOred
For Mental Work
CONTINUED from hrst paee)


In announcing the results of the
competition Mr.. Root said that the
purpose of the annual award is ITO
focus public attention on the needs
OF the 100000 mentally retarded
people in our country, one tenth of
whom are in Institutions, and to
recognize the efforts of progressive
Aides in institutions for mentally
retarded who, in enlightened day-to
day work with their patients, are
helping to improve the quality of
care and training throughout the
country" Stanley Baker, who re-
presented Delaware in the contest.
began working at the Colony March
20, 1899 as an attendant. Mr.. HO-
ward T. Ennis, the superintendent.
IN his nominating statement advis-
ed the NatiOal Association that
Mr.. Bakers services were such
from the start that it was obvious
to his officers and his associates
that he had the special qualities
necessary for a good attendant.
lhat there has never been any sus-
ElclOn of character defects and that
honesty, truthfulness, kindness. a
degree of firmness, industry and
helpfulness are some of the qualt-
les that mark him as well above the
average. Mr.. Ennis also stated that
Mr.. Baker besides his regular dut-
les at the Colony referees the base
ball games, that he devOtes time to
helping organize groups for sports
planning small parties, helping at
plcnlcs, serving as lifeguard at the
beach picnics, imprOvising and
providing entertainment for both
individuals and groups. He pur-
chased from his own pocket an
8mm. movie protector and screen
and purchased films which he
shows to groups of patients that
cannot attend the regular movies
IN the auditorium. Mr. Baker is a
Sergeant in the National Guard and
served in World War II. He is a
member Of the American Legion
and for several years was Finance
Oihcer OF the local Legion Post. DR..
Joseph B. NAPLES, Jr., chief Dbvsi-
clan at the. Colony, stated II have
been connected with Delaware Col
ony medical department for over
twenty years and have visited 9th
ers and l feel Mr.. Baker is bv far
the most outstanding attendant I
nave ever known" Mr.. Richard r
Landes, the Educational Director
and Psychologist, stated that Mr..
Baker has always been willing and
cooperative in assisting wherever
and whenever his services are re-
quired, during working hours or
on his own time. Mrs. Pauline {.
Murray, Supervisor of the Colony
lnflrmary, under whom Mr.. Baker
works, also had favorable things to
say about Mr.. Baker as did also
other attendants and employees
The ceremonies recognizing the in
stitution and Mr.. Baker will be held
at the Colony on Wednesday after
noon, February 14th, at 300 D. m.
Governor Carvel and representati-
yes of National organizations in the
Held of welfare will be present
Colonel Nan FOoks Campbell. chair
man Of the commission, speaking
for the Commission. has expressed
qualification for the national recog-
milton. Col. Campbell will act as
chairman for the ceremonies. Col
onel Edmund Bulls of State Soci-
ETY. for Mental Health and Mrs
Felix Dupont, Jr.. vice president of
the Society will be present and par
ticipate. The Superintendent, Ho-
ward T. Ennis, will speak on the
services rendered to the institution
by Mr.. Baker. The award will be-
made by DR.. Harold w. Elley, vice
chairman of the Board of the Ma
tional Association for Mental
Health. The public is invited and
all departments of the institution
will be open to visitors from 100
to 500 p. m.