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Show I I October 7. 1965 REVIEW. A5 This Is Their Program Community Action ' Progran. jts A House The latent u anion tical cartoons poli- es the rfiortuiuty act, more commonly known as the poverty program for abuse and political chicanery Such often hides the lampooning reel accomplishments of this act ...the aim of which is to help people with economic disadvantages to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps. eocjnuc r V: v . $... J A chapter in the real story of this Community Action Program is beginning in a old house at 447 East 8th South, in the midst of an area where the concentration The house was donated to the neighborhood, with some convincing from program coordinator John Florez, by State Savings and Loan. 'People usually associate social welfare programs with shiny buildings and plush offices," explains Ur Flores, 'This is part of the problem, these people arent interested in that sort of environment. Here were tying to get them to crte, a themselves, center thats comfortable for them." at new location COORDINATOR of neighborhood program at 447 East 8th South is John Flores theirs " The feeling is evident in the of the women now working on the house. They pour themselves into removing old linoleum flooring and tearing up old carpets with a vigor no imposed direction could in- faces spire of families on welfare is as high as anyplace in Salt Lake Valley neighborhood . of a boy in the neighborhood that came home with a note attached to his jacket telling of another meeting "Another one of their. ...meetings "his mother exclaimed "But with the community action program theres a difference Here, they'll say, its our program,-no- t When completed the now structure will dilapidated house whatever activities the people the neighborood desire. Ur. Florez suggests such posol nursibilities as a sery on a year-roubasis, a teen activity center, housekeeping sessions. ..and any related activities desired. The programs director is Mrs Joseph Schenkel, 572 South 12th East. The program is directed by a board, and at of the members least one-thiof that board must be from the neighborhood Involved. rd Mr. Floret notes that many programs Instituted id the past to help these people their needs " Now were going to find out what they feel they need." And what do they want? "Weve started some disr mission about housekc said Mrs. Robert Butterfle 452 Kuster Court. "Wb came up with the idea that we should try to throw away ten things a week ..so far the results have been terrific." pre-schond "Were tying to mobilize community resources to com- bat poverty without duplicating existing services," explains Mr. Floret. The significance of this program is self Initiative. Mr. Florez points out the example HARD WORK CAN BE FUN says Mrs Ranae Razo as she and Mrs. Larry Ek, in backbround, haul out the old flooring "A recreation room is one thing we need badly," notes Mrs. Larry Ek. ' The particular needs of divorced and widowed women aren't usually recognized, notes Mrs. Ranae Razo, "we should have activities for them. The program is financed 80 percent by the federal government and ten percent by (Continued on Page A -- 13) i 0 vvsmv if 1 U I LOCK AT THOSE PRICES! Mrs Reed Hayden left and Ek marvel at copy of 1949 newspaper they found among the rubble. Mrs Larry BEDSPREADS Heavy, fine quality chinille - oal-obl- in white and assorted colors. Generous full or twin sites. of bouse was made by State Savings and Loan, Representative Oreo Powell is shown in front DONATION VkENDLLL trr$y m Dependable engine tune-uand repair. AND Sol trad NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CO. 3333 So. State -- 417.1 933 Hand. Linkage and oil change p .. 9.1 SERVICE QUALITY MEET" most IMirs C: 't.1 nrai vp S-- t - fvr 04 P'POt twn Ond 9 INOUPTf cohort d fd ley P tpll lor K.gA 9 mv0 yov loJfcd ) mottos pi) npw T'pwpl mto t litp'ql IO fHof oppr mot rmot Itffcmg ond yov movnkpm crOM P wot'9 tft yowr 'CK Alt yovf S'pO 09 Q'O y ($' Tos-sele- 3.98 Decorator stripes in muted colors odd interest to ony decorl Cover is blend of 75 rayon, 25 oce-tat- e fill Kapok Reg. 2.98 Val. FORBUSH TEXACO -- 266-0129 AJAX CLEANSER AJAX DETERGENT With instant chlorine bleoch! Gioat size bo. Gets your loundry reoty dean. 82 Val. i7 fd 5610 S. 900 E. ON THE THRIFT CITY CORNER FAMtV FUN OFFER LIMITED f onfj to' comport pH cd Th AtSHMO HUNTING cart Vi i Solid color reverses to coordinated d stripes on bg 22 in. cushion. corners. Antique satin cover, kapok fill. RIDE BACK THE BIG OIIE JENSENS Avoid costly repairs Have your transmission repaired now WHERE j . 7.95 Val. cusmori e V I 0 a FOR A GLAD WRAP Clear ploshc food wrop. ond sovel 39 Val. FOR Stock up |