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Show A Soundless World In derson, they certainly can just as many down through history have! Working against almost deaf odds, overwhelming still must function in ing our complex and demanding society. And how do they manage? How CAN they manage? According to Robert G. Sanderson, rehabilitation 'coordinator at Utah's Dn? Adult Services, many of them manamazingly age very well well, in fact! ByfcOSE MARY PEDERSEN Deseret News Staff Writer ' Th?y live in a soundless world. They cannot hear the beautifies music of a symphony the trilling of a orchestra meadow lark on a spring the whistle of a morning distant train late at night . . . thiwords of love spoken by a friend or family member. Their world is totally, com- ... ... . people like Thomas A. Edison (he was .'flirted during his later years), Beethoven and countless others have made lasting, noteworthy contributions. BE NOT EASY But it is never easy. Rather, it is a struggle that sometimes is discouraging, frustrating, humiliating, heartbreaking. Mr. Sanderson, who is deaf himself, truly understands those who live in a soundless life-lon- g silent. pletely, utterly They are deaf people meiCand women who, minus the! wonderful sense of hear- - world. him the We interviewed other afternoon (he answered our queries by means of writ- ten questionnaire, and sign language). And he told us about some of the major problems you encounter when you can't hear when you must live out your days In silence. Communication is the most difficult problem, explained Mr. Sanderson. It often is a gigantic task to just try and communicate basic and simple needs. Not often do deaf people (especially those who have been afflicted from birth) learn to speal- - conversationally and well. And even those who do have a hard time because of "ter- rible educational deficiencies. In fact, education IS a major problem in the life of every deaf person. For seldom does anyone, whose ears r -- are c go beyond the eighth grade. It is just too difficult and discouraging to Robert G. Sanderson Raymond Silveira, a totally deaf watch repairman, uses sign language to talk with Robert G. Sanderson, rehabilitation coordinator at Deaf Services. compete with hearing the handicapped stu- could do a deal of good. And there also is a crying need for more "public under- great dents! DEAF SCHOOLS as Sanderson pointed out, there are schools the for deaf and True, Mr. standing." g. But more and better ones are needed to help prepare the handicapped for life in our modem, competitive world. More community services also are needed. Trained specialists in sociology and psychology experts who know sign language and will take the time to communicate with People who can hear should be educated in the art of patience . . . they should be taught to look beyond a persons handicap and find out what he REALLY is like; what he REALLY can accom- plish. And can deaf men and women accomplish much in the bustling comfast-pace- munities of today? In the opinion of Mr. San educated: Admittedly, as jobs become more technical and require more skill and knowledge, it will be harder for those who are handicapped. But this is precisely why the deaf individual MUST be well educated. To have excellent vocational even go on for coltraining and postlege degrees is becoming graduate work more and more essential. As Mr. Sanderson puts it: "My advice to a young handicapped person is read, read, read! And write, write, write! Get that arithmetic down pat and then go on to college. The deaf youth has to be better than the hearing youth if he wants to offset his disability and overcome prejudice in employment. And employconcerning ment, the coordinator of the Deaf Services indicated that and still it has always been a big problem. is Nationwide, about 1,200 deaf students a year are fed into the labor force. They only have a rudimentary acquaintance with a very few trades like printing, woodworking, key punch operating, f Many times prospective employers just wont be bothered with them. They turn them away, never even giving (See World on page This family room, stylishly decorated with study materials, is both attractive, and practical. Unique feature is the smart, multi-purpo- TRY THIS IN YOUR HOME Stylish Family Room By PAULINE GRAVES The family room has become a way of life, usually relating closely to the kitchen that children occupied there can be under the moth- bo er's while she supervision cooks or irons or whatever. You Can Club Holds 'Laugh-I- Conquer Deafness By OLGA CURTIS Christie Young Afton Bentley Jt Engagements Announced Bentley-Baxte- r At-- an announcement party helt7- - Saturday at the Fort Douglas-HiddeValley news of ihe engagement of Miss Afrnn Irene Eeotley and Steven Kay disclosed. The bride-eec- t is a daughterMr. and Mrs. R. Wayne Befjtley, 2991 St. Marys Cir. --V n b, Bax-terw- ADVERTISEMENT AJtHjumrwt Complexion Loveliness Fori youthful, petal-so- ft com- plexion, you must immediately check all signs of wrinkle drytjess of the skin. Wrinkles indicate a lack of natural protective oils calling for urgent complexion sustentation. So, nightly before retiring, smooth Olay vitalizing night cream over your face and neck. Massage in well with the fingertips with upward and outward movements. Your skin will soro be restored to youthfully smooth loveliness. ...Margaret Merril. Mrs. Bentley was hostess for the event. The future bridegroom is a son of Mr. and M s. J. C. fKip) Baxter, 724 Lafavette Dr. The engaged couple will be wed June 6 in the Salt Lake Tempie. Following, they will be honored at a wedding breakfast at the Lion House by his parents. That evening, they will greet reception guests at the Sterling W. Sill Home Living Center on the University of Utah campus. Miss Bentley is a student at the U. of U., where she is a member of Lambda Delta ding day. The nuptial news Is disclosed by her mother, Mrs. L. A. Young, Richfield. Sigma and Benoth Ahman Choir. She also has attended Brigham Young University. Mr. Baxter is attending the U. of U. He affiliates with Sigma Gamma Chi and is an officer of I Cantori Choir. Mr. Baxter fulfilled an LDS Gulf States mission. Mr. Richards was graduated cum laude from BYU and currently is doing graduate work there. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, served as Associated Students Acaand is demic now student body president. He fulfilled an LDS North Central States mission. Young-Richar- Parents of the future bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Grant S. Richards of Pleasant Grove. The engaged couple will exchange nuptial vows in a Salt Lake ceremony. Temple They will greet guests that evening at a reception at the Smith Family Living Center on the Brigham Young University campus. Miss Young is a student at BYU where she is a member of the Vakhnom culture unit. t, OWN SHOW To Fabray fans who remember this auburn-haired- , singer during the 1950s, that may seem unbelievable. She starred in "High pert-face- d Button Shoes" on Broadway. She was Sid Caesars TV wife, and had her own "Nanette Fabray Show" on television. And she made movies with Fred Astaire. "I kept working, and I worked hard because I couldnt admit I was deaf, even to myself, she says. "I never heard of any entertainer who had been able to survive deafness, and I n' A "Swan Song" party was held Saturday evening at Willow Creek Country Club. 1968 The entertainment committee arranged and presented a program' themed "Laugh-IFrom Beautiful Downtown Sandy. The committee included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schilling, chairman; Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Bernstein, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lish, Dr. and Mrs. L. Wallace Miltenberger, Mr. and Mrs. Demar Jones and Mr. and MYs. Jerome Mooney. The club was appropriately decorated with psychedelic motifs and lighting. A smorn - Nanette Fabray cant remember how young she was when she first started losing her hearing. "It must have begun In childhood," the musical comedy star, here on a visit, says, "because I was always a poor student. My teachers called me vague and inattentive. I couldnt hear. But I had no way of knowing then that I wasnt hearing like everybody else. She was in her early 20's and already a stage star when she realized she was going deaf. "It happened on stage, at the Shubert Theater in Chicago, in the show Bloomer Girl. I had played it for a year on Broadway but this was my first experience with a theater where the orchestra sits under the stage instead of in the pit. I suddenly realized I couldn't hear the music, and complained to the conductor, but he said they were playing as loud as ever. "That frightened me and I went to a doctor. And then I discovered I was already partly deaf and would be totally deaf within a few years." DENVER (WNS) Nanette Fabray terrified. For nearly 10 years, I lied about it. I got away with it because I have nearly perfect pitch and could do most songs from memory. You see, deafness is a joke and a shame to most people. We even use the phrase deaf and dumb as a stigma. Deafness doesnt show, it doesn't attract sympathy like blindness." Miss Fabray says it wasnt until she married, in her late 30s, that she could adjust to the truth. By that time, her hearing loss was nearly 50 per cent in each ear. "I had otosclerosis, a hereditary disease that means (See Nanette on page But because of this proximity and the childrens use of the room, all too often the family room is a step child, furnished with such an eye to practicality that attractiveness goes out the window. NOT NECESSARY Does this need to be so? Answer is a resounding "no, evidenced by this swinging family room, by decorators Hamilton-How- e. All materials room great eye appeal. Most unusual, though is the wall unit, with the eleven foot long ledge, eighteen inches deep, useful for serving, for snacks or for a work counter for childrens craft STURDY LOOK Made of 1 plywood, the ledge looks heavy because of the facing that lines up with the wooden end sections, 28 in length. These are of placed close together to resemble lamination, facing the room, and fastened to the wall with iron brackets. 3i 4x4s The top shelf duplicates the idea, but is of plywood scored to lock like the wood. And the second shelf, 8" deep rud 8 thick houses a radio in the center section, with speakers on both sides. are sturdy, such as Acrilan carpeting and laminated plastic surfaces, to withstand the onslaughts of active children, and for adults the smartly styled furniture and the gay colors give the gasbord was served and music was provided by o. John Eberhardt has served as board representative for the past year. Easter Time Tradition Different countries have many similar traditions. At Easter time, Brazilian parents give their own twist to the L.S. custom of having the Easter Bunny leave baskets of eggs for good children. In Brazil, the rabbit builds his r.est, fills it with chocolate eggs, and leaves it under the beds of deserving youngsters. ' BONUGgiPHOTO wall unit. se ..aLFw.v'i Sip; SHARING MADE EASY s THE POWER OF PRINT REIGNS OVER SPRING 15.98 ds April 3 has been set by Miss Christie Lee Young and Grant Lund Richards as their wed Avalon styles a sunny print of Dacron polyester and cotton batiste. Completely lined, with easy skimmer lines and a tie sash, its the perfect foil for fresh spring accessories. Green or pink print, sizes 10 to 18. THIRD FLOOR YOUNG MODERNS Keep one print, share the other. The duplicate wallet-siz- e print is perforated to make sharing easy. 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