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Show LIONS ASK SUPPORT OF BENEFIT CONCERT, JAN. 22 The. Chorus Cantabile, . a .mixed chorus of some 20 members organized or-ganized under the direction of the Utah State Commission for the Adult Blind, directed by Miss Tessie .Jones, will be presented in a benefit concert, at the Fourth ward chapel, Thursday, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m. for the Springville Lions club fund for the underprivileged. It is planned by the Lions club to establish a fund through various vari-ous program and public entertainments entertain-ments so that they can render aid to persons who have become handicapepd in losing their sight, according to Vernon Castleton, president of the club. The club also plans to help those who have lost limbs through operation or accident. acci-dent. It is hoped the fund will be sufficient to furnish glasses also to those who need them but are unable to secure them due to finances. ' The Lions club points with pride to the clubs in other cities which have purchased Braile typewriters, type-writers, seeing eye dogs and other items for the blind. Many clubs have purchased special projectors to aid the bedridden to read books by projecting each page on the ceiling of the room. Wheelchairs and motor driven carts of various types have also been purchased for the use of those who have lost the use of their legs. These are the things which our local club has in mind for the unfortunate un-fortunate individuals in Springville and because of this worthwhile project, the club asks support and attendance at their benefit shows and other entertainments including includ-ing the chorus next Thursday evening. |