Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1959-04-22
and reared at Delco."

land reared at Delco."
Mr.. Lemons talk was one of
the most fascinating we have
had in long time. In fact, no
program we have had in years
has inspired SO many delighted
and enthusiastic comments"
said Mrs. Dorward.
His talk was entitled THE TB
Hospital" and he gave some
remarks about the program be-
ing conducted by the North Car
olina Sanatorium, and then told
of the work of the Social Work
er. He discussed the worries and
anxieties which the patient has
become of the long period OF
separation from home, while
undergoing treatment for tub
erculosiS. The average length
of stay in the hospital for the
patient with tuberculosis is now
about eight months. This usual
~ makes the financial situation
in the home critical, especially
when the patient is the wage
Garner. When the patient is a
mother and is separated from
her children an unusually anxi-
Gus period is experienced by
her" he said.
He discussed the work of the
Chaplalncy n the hospital. He
told Cf the need of the patient
for spiritual help and guidance
under the trying conditions
which exist during the long per
iod ~ disqualification.
Mr.. Lennon also told of the
work of the OCCupational Their
apy Department explaining Their
apy involves the wholesome oc-
OF ones mind and body
and should not be construed 10
mean the learning OF an occu-
patton which would serve as a
means of a livelihood. He listed
the following crafts as those
which are introduced To the pat
tents here 10 help them occupy
their time during what would
otherwise be many long and
lonely hours: lie h rcraft.
Shellcraft. Art. Crocheting, EN-
broidering. Tatting. Ceramics,
and Woodcraft.
Too. he explained the teach
ing program which is being con-
Quoted at the Sanatorium. He
stated tina; the forty pupils
which Mrs. Quill Mcdonald and
Mr.. Joseph Jenkins. regular en-
ployed teachers, are now teach
ing range from first graders to
adults. Some of these pupils
must be taught individually al
the bedside. Others. who are
taking the same course and are
physically able are taught in
small groups. He spoke of the
challenge and the opportunity to
helping these unfortunate patti
entS with their education. Some
adults learn to read and write
while there. Other young people
may have quit school because
Of lack of interest and are en-
couraged there to continue their
education. He said one girl
graduated last year, and another
IS expected TO graduate this
year
TIE then told of the MEDICAL
treatment program which isl
now being conducted at the san
atorlum StrcSSing that the mod
ern miracle drugs alone are notI
when the total treat
nent of the patient is consider
ed. He spoke of some patientsI
the sanatorium with
heart disease. diabetes. mental
~ upset. and all these Condi-I
tlOnS have to be treated IN addi-I
ton to active TB.
Report of the nominatingI
committee was given by Mr..
Robinson. Reelected Directors
TO serve for 3 year terms are:
Bobby Sessions. D. Frank Nc.
Cougar Jr., Mrs. J. D. Peterson,
l.. r. Wayne. Mrs. Charles
Council, DR.. William II. Hosk-
ms. Mrs. John Kanipe. 7. Ward
Guy, Clyde Wayne, The Rev.
John l.. Stevenson, "Jiggs"
Powers and Newly elected was
Mrs. Ruth Lennon, of Delco.
Reelected Officers and Exc
.cutive Committee includes: Ed
ward L. Williamson, president:
Bobby Sessions, vice-presidcnt
Miss Eta II. Powell. treasurer:
and Lloyd Batten. Seal Sale
Chairman, Miss Alice Lowe, re-
places Mrs. Paul Page as secre-
tary. Executive committee men,
bcrS reelected were DR.. VIM
II. HoskinS, and T. Ward Guy