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Show ! QOOR child i AND Hit SCHOOL I Br Dr. ALLEN C IRELAND j Dhtitet. Ptyutji mJ HrJih EJ-KjJvm I Htm "n " DtnmtBl PmUit Immmtuui j The Swimming Hole Children should never be de-r de-r prived of the pleasure, the exer-i exer-i eise, or the safeguard which swimming swim-ming affords. Although the fa Unites miliar plea, "May go swimming?' makes us a little squeamish, there art few parents who don't see the importance impor-tance o f granting that wish. It's folly to be al- i ways saying "No." And it's worse to scare the child. Probably the sensible move is to get acquainted with the swimming hole. Enlist the aid of other parents. Call upon the health department to test a sample of the water. There may be other departments that will help you rid the bottom of old tin cans, broken glass, and rocks. If not, organize a group of fathers to tackle the job. But if the hole can't be made healthful and safe, petition the police or town council to close it. There are many instances where that "ale swimmin' hole" has been transformed into a place of beauty and a cause of community pride. Some of the worst places are now public parks where the whole family fam-ily may enjoy a daily frolic in the water and a picnic supper. No one believes it can be done, until I they try it. Many believe there ii no such place near their town, until un-til they look around. The effort will more than repay you. Should a child's summer meali differ from those of winter? Next week Ir. Ireland will give advict on this problem. |