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Show 4A SundoyHcroU roimATjromiBgt ii, iki 13 Receive Inspiring Story Is Told Readers Guild Degree in Sorority cint Syrian Christian Church of South India, it was not until Mary lay for long weeks on her hospital bed that she learned what Christian dedication could ultimately mean to a person who had been physically active and had always treasured her of Dr. Mary Verghese who prac- independence. Though seemingtices restorative surgery in In- ly helpless and dependent on others, Mary found the key to dia. "Take My Hands" IS the bio- her new life in the words of an old hymn: "Take my life and graphy of a young woman wtio overcame a devastating physi- let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my hands and let cal) handicap. It is also the story of an extraordinary Christian them move at the impulse of faith and devotion born out of Thy love." intense sufferings and shared Two years ago, Mary Vergwith people in many parts of hese came to the United States the world. as both patient and physician-in-trainin- g at Dr. Howard Mary Verghese, the daughter of a plantation owner in South Rusk's renowned Institute of India, decided early in life that Physical Medicine and Rehabilshe would obtain an advanced itation. Today, at Vellore, she education and make herself as heads the Christian Medical useful as possible to her newly College's newly created department of Physical Medicine and independent country. Her decision led her to the .Rehabilitation. Of herself, she Christian Medical College at says, "Without the accident, 1 Vellore, where, guided by the might have been only an ordinideals Of its founder, the famous ary doctor. Now I have been Dr. Ida Scudder, she became a shown the way to help patients surgeon. Then, shortly after her whose needs, in India, were ungraduation, an accident made met before." Mary a paraplegic. How she Mrs .Anderson served reconstructed her life, how she seasonal refreshments learned to perform delicate from a flower centered buffet hand and face operations to re- table. A brief business session constore the ravages of leprosy, while seated In her wheelchair, ducted by club president, Mrs. and how she became a fully Harold Glen Clark, completed qualified rehabilitation special- arrangements for the annual ist are some of the themes of Christmas tea to be held Dec. 14 at the home of Mrs. Monroe this dramatic story. Although she had always been J. Paxman. Mrs. Arthur Young a Christian, born into the an. was a guest of the afternoon. Readers Guild members enn joyed the hospitality of the Anderson home Thursday afternoon when they met to hear an inspiring book review given by Mrs. Stewart L. Grow, "Take My Hands,'" by Dorothy Clarke Wilson. This is the story El-vi- deli-clo- Ferreters Guild Enjoys Hearing Of Famous Queens Members of Ferreterg Guild amd their guests enjoyed a most entertaining evening when they met at the home of Mrs. Dallas M. Burnett recently. Mrs. Dale West, president, welcomed the group and presented an Insight into the year's program, "Women of the Wor-Id.- " Mrs. Loftis J. Sheffield was capably Introduced to the group by Mrs. Richard Henstrora. An authority on queens, her presentation on four famous queens ... Officially becoming members the Nu Phi Mu degree of Beta Sigma Phi were 13 members of Provo Phi Eta Wednesday evening at the Ritual of the Badge held in Orem. Performing the ritual were Jacque Stireman, Phi Eta advisor and a member of Provo Beta Epsilon, Cella Snelson, Nanette Lassen, Leean Gray and Eileen Boyle, r'so members of Provo Beta Epsilon. Following the ritual of the badge each member received the Nu Phi Mu Degree badge and rep . ted the closing ritual. A turkey dinner was served to each member and table dec-- I orations including pilgrims made from construction paper, candy suckers and popcorn. Those members receiving their badges Included Verna Allman, t'at Barker, Ellen Groves, JoAnn Jackson, Irene Jones, Mary Molyneaux, Eva-de- e Moulton, Ann Nuttall, Lyn-eti- e Bonnie rtigtrup, Pope, Christie Singleton, Carol Wall and Mardene Young. Member Kalhy Veach, already a Nu Phi Mu member, led the other members through the ritual. After the dinner President Wall her Carol expressed thanks to all those who had helped anj contributed in the planning of the ritual and dinner, and especially to the Provo for members Beta Epsilon of A glittering and brilliant array of artistic and exquisite gifts and derating Ideas was displayed for members of Phile Nada Thursday at the home of Mrs. Dean Van Wagenen. A huge wreath of nuts enhanced with golden bells, greeted guests as they arrived. Inside the rooms had been transformed into an illusion of an exclusive gift shop with original citations. hand-crafte- d, Sweaters encrusted with hand-sew- n beads, angora yarn and mohair dresses with deep panels of embroidery, whimsical afghans for children with matching pillows, antiqued picture panels, tumbleweeds holding fragile white angels, trees for birds with chains of popcorn, suet balls and cranberries were seen. A drum tree with miniature drums and toy soldiers, felt Santa Claus stockings, brass candelabra, Christmas purses of felt with colorful holiday figures, individual book covers, imaginatively wrapped gift packages, mailing baskets, Of Doctors' containers for candy and cookie gifts, were all admired by viewers. Fur trees, angel trees, and a white tree holding tiny baskets cuddling infant dolls were among the unusual presentations. Creators of the display were Mrs. H. 0. Sanford, Mrs. Gilbert Williams and Mrs. Phillip Ring of 'ill Lake City, who spoke to the group telling how many of the items were made. They also distributed recipes and directions for the items. Mrs. Sanfoid, a distinguished matron, set the exhilarating tone of the afternoon by arriving in mini skirt, red crocheted Santa boots with bells and a cluster of holly with reindeer in her hair. Mrs. Rex Thomas was in charge of the program and introduced the talented guests. Mrs. Stanley Heal presented the Legislative Council report. Refreshments were served to members and guests, Mrs. Hazel Glade Anderson, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Richard Anderson and Mrs. Virgil Ivie. AAUW Discusses Current World Problems At Meet Provo Branch, American Asproblems facing India as a naWomen, tion. The situations presented members and guests gathered through actual photographs of at the Wilkinson Center Thurs- the area protrayed the trementhe critical day evenir? where Thanksgiv- dous population, ing tables were centered with need to produce food to susa pallet of green leaves and tain it and the suffering re their assistance. The next meeting will be fruits and bronze and yellow sulting from the caste system, added a which has been outlawed by the held Wednesday at 8 p.m. at mums at the piano the home of Mrs. J. H. Hilton, touch of late Autumn floral Congress, but is still adhered to. 733 S. 1000 E., Orem. The pro- beauty. Mrs. LaMar Hills, presidentGuests included Claudia Knell be will Pat given by gram meetconducted Salt Lake City, Mrs. Peterthe of elect, Barker and Ellen Groves. All introduced Cosett and daughter-in-lason's and Mrs. ing to asked wear anj members are Cynthia Vance who presented Warner. slacks. vocal and piano selections. Mrs. Joe Ashworth and Mrs. The area representative in Hills arranged the attractive education, Lucille Peterson, decorations. posed current problems in educational trends for which the women were challenged to sug gest solutions. She presented to AAUW an overview of the Green Circle program for world Mrs. David Fryer and Mrs. brotherhood. Membership Chair Skip Oss gave a talk on "Poetry man June Knell then told a Into Music" for members of story showing how the Green Chi Chapter Thursday evening Circle widens from birth to en"At Ease" Dwight D. Eisen when the group met at the home circle not only family and of Mrs. Raul Olivas. friends but other loved ones un hower's own personal and inThe speakers discussed poems til all the world is within the formal account of his life was set to music, "Trees," "Drink "Green Circle of Friendship." reviewed by Mrs. Max Elliott to me Only With Thine Eyes," Volunteers were requested to for Cleofon Club Thursday at "Swanee River." With the lat learn to present the program to the home of Mrs. Kenner Kartchner. ter, a brief biography of the schools and churches. The former general and pres author, Stephen Foster, was Katie Moses directed the tells sentimental stones ident given. study group on "Testing Values about his parents, his wife, and The president, Mrs. Kent Col- In a Changing Society" which himself. He tells candid and re lins, conducted a short busi heard and saw examples of stories about generals ness meeting. Plans were made vealing from the talented Marshall for the annual children's Christ- creativity Mrs. Jon (Janet) Clark as she MacArthur, Patten, and Pershing and humorous in mas party and for the dinner-bow this is basic in cidents about cadets at West dance with husbands as guests. explained literature, art, science and Point and soldiers in the fields. music and how It can be fos of en- sociation of University 'Poetry Into Music Talk Biography Given To Club Given to Cleofon Club tered in children. Jane Ballou's group, "The Between Rich Growing Gap and Poor Nations" heard Ray Warner, curriculum director of of Rock Canyon, present the 168 W. Center St. fl PI n :'A Jt-- F1 U fate, Strange quirks twined with strong faith in God and his country, helped shape the life and destiny of the president. Plans for the Christmas party on Dec. 6 were discussed. n X Especially F0rHer Women's Struggle Reviewed for Club HOPE Topic w were interwoven down through the pages of time. The reign of Victoria and Albert marked a happy period in English history. If Albert had lived, he might have been the greatest statesman of all time, some au thorities feel. In 1897, a Diam ond Jubilee was held in honor of Queen Victoria's 60 year reign as Queen of England. The four queens were women so great, they gave their names to the age in which they lived. was extremely impressive. Of Mrs. Keith Melville and the several great women in his Dwlght Ladle sang two beautiful tory whose lives influenced civ- songs, accompanied by Mrs. ilisation, she chose Queen Elis Anthony I. Bentley, A bit of abeth, Marie Antoinette, Cath- old England was exemplified in arine the Great and Queen Vic the festive tea table. The dectorla. From the play "A Man for orations featured old silver and all Seasons" listeners became flowers. Tasty refreshments, in better acquainted with Queen cluding English tarts, were ser Catherine; from Ihe books, ved by hostesses, Mrs. Dallas "Young Elisabeth and "Mary Burnett, Mrs. Brandt Curtis, e! Scotland" the parts two great Mrs. H. Clyde Davis, Mrs. Rich women played in history were ard D. Poll and Mrs. Ross M. expertly portrayed. Their lives Weaver. Town Shop Holiday Decorations Interest Phile Nada Assistants turned petitions for as early as 1499 The Utah County Medical in EnelanH and existing manu of civil Assistants met recently to hear scripts show the urging for women in the 16th rights Wilford LeCheminant, M.D., and 17th centuries in Europe, pathologist at the Utah Val- Mrs. Frank Earl told members ley Hospital and assistant clin- of Utah Sorosis meeting Thursical professor of pathology at day with Mrs. Ernest Jeppson. Mrs. Earl discussed the strug the University of Utah hospital for women's equality as she gle School of Medicine. He served presented a program on philoswith the Project Hope last year ophy which she said can affect in Cclombia. the attitudes of women, which in in the atti Dr. LeCheminant told of mak- turn are reflected those around them. of tudes ing a trip to Guatemala in Mrs Earl divided her pro August of this year as part of into two parts. The first gram a team of two doctors, two described how women nave Women the right to vote dentists, two BYU professors achieved becoming an effective the story and two of the wives of the fnrre as she retold of the battle for women's rights. men. In the visit, they Miss Marearet Brent brought studied the problems related this snirit to the colonies from to the lack of medical facilities England and in 1647 demanded in parts o' Guatemala, and formulated a plan for educational rid. Guatemala, he said, has a population of about four million people, with 500,000 living in the capital city of Guate mala City. There are about 1100 doctors in the county with about 900 in the capital city and the other 200 in other large the 6malier towns, leaving Mrs. Lynn Taylor reviewed towns and rural areas virtually Goes to Paris" without medical attention or "Mrs. 'Arris for members Gallico Paul by hospital facilities. He told of of the Nelke Club Thursday of team the project afternoon at the home of Mrs. AYUDA (which is a Spanish Stella P. Garrett. Mrs. Taylor The word meaning "help"). rendition of an Mrs. Taylor Speaks to Nelke Club plan project diifers from the HOPE Project in that it is directed to the needs of the rural areas. The project AYUDA must have money before it can put its plan into action. The first step would be to establish a hospital-clini- c in a rural area with a hard core staff of maybe one medical doctor and two nurses, and other paramedical workers to be supplemented by other doctors and nurses rotating on a volunteer, short term basis. They would attempt to train natives as medical practitioners. The main goal would be pieventitive medicine, antibiotic and sanitation education, since 50 per cent of the chil dren born there are said to die of infectious disease and malnutrition before reaching age five. The ultimate aim of AYUDA is to train and educate the Guatemalans to care for AYUDA interesting gave book by using autnentic English, Cockney and French dialects as the various charac ters spoke their lines. The speaker is a member of the LDS Relief Society General Board and has written lessons for the Relief Society Magazine. She was Introduced by Mrs. Flint Dixon. Mrs. Clinton Dutson was in charge of th" meeting and she conducted several items of business. Mrs. Fern Brimhall read a poem by a former member, Mrs. Elsie C. Carroll, "A tine a place and a voice In the Maryland Assembly but was t'enied as she was not a property owner. Records show, however, that some who did own property in Virginia did vote during the period from 1691 to 1780. She spoke about the various states as they come into the union and how they treated the franchise for womtn. As late as 1914 an amendment to the federal constitution giving equal right was defeated. The amendment was finally adopted in August M, 1920, 33 years after it was first introduced. Mrs. Earl cautioned members that now they have the opportunity they should appreciate it and live up to the Mrs. Earl then devoted herself to philosophies of life which have guided several important people in our generation. She quoted from Sir William Oster, noted Canadian physician: "Live for the day only and for the day's work. The chief worries of life arise from the foolish habit of looking before and ' nfter" She also noted from "Our main Thomas Carlyle: business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand." She from Thoreau: also quoted "Simplify your life; don't waste the years struggling for things that are not important. Don't burden yourself with possessions. Keep your needs and wants simple and enjoy what you have. Simplify. Don'.t fritter your life away on Don't enslave yourself with luxuries you can do without; don't destroy your peace of mind by looking back, worrying about the past. Live in the present." She also quoted from Richard E. Byrd, Joshua Liebman and from Bernard Mandelbaum's "Choose Life." She distributed copies of other quotations from philosophers and challenged members to read them and use them in their own lives to make them better women as their inTeacher's Pay." fluence as mothers and teacheri Mrs. Eva Gillespie gave a so wide. is to the lovely tribute memory of her sister, Mrs. Beulah Hen- richsen, charter member of the club who recently died. A The annual Christmas party will be held on Dec. 19 at the CALl 9 Royal Inn at 1:30, it was announced by the chairman of the AND I'LL TELL YOU party, Mrs. G. Lloyd Hobns. WHERE of She will be assisted by Mrs. The themselves. village Jacob Coleman and Mrs. Delia invited has Moinostenango YOU CAN SEE ME Jacobsen. AYUDA to come to their town in have and pledged their help Colorful any way possible. slides added interest to Dr. LeCheminant's fascinating presentation. Alverda Hunter, conducted the meeting. President-elec- t COME I've Got Thing 375-105- DO MY THING FILE CABINET special $29.95 Utah Office Supply if I. Ctnttr, Provo IN TODAY! A fc DON'T FORGET 375-105- " 1 tn 9 We have the Armstrong floort you're seen advertised in your favorite magazines, Smart, new designs textured to add a touch of eleganet to any room. Available at a pric$ our newest styles in vinyl floors. (Xmstrong coRonelle you'll find surprisingly bw. 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