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Show Leaders Selected . For r.IusGuIar Dystrophy Appeal Area captins forfc the continuing rive to raise funds for the battle against muscular dystrophy have been selected in five Duchesne and Uintah county communities. The captains are Mrs. Art Allen, Whiterocks; Mrs. Louie Hall, Ouray; Ou-ray; Miss Al.ice Todd, Myton; Mrs. Agnes Brooks, Fruitland; Mrs. Clarence Horrocks, Arcadia, and Mrs. James E. Hamblin. Muscular dystrophy' is a' chronic disease of the muscles which is almost invariably fatal and for which no cure has been found The disease, not contagious but possibly hereditary, is manifested by gradual weakening of the voluntary volun-tary muscles. Over a period of time, the weakening confines the victim to a wheelchair and even-1 tually to his bed. I There are an estimated 600 cases in Utah, but many more persons may have it without it being discovered dis-covered until it has begun its deadly manifestations. Although the disease itself is not fatal, its results are such that even a slight cold will effect the weakened body in such a way that normal functions func-tions stop. The wasted muscles make it impossible to cough or sneeze, possibly causing suffocation.' suffoca-tion.' Although its exact cause is un-knowrn un-knowrn research has indicated that it may be due to faulty metabolism of the muscles, related to their inability to utilize Vitamin E. Muscular dystrophy funds are used for research and in some cases to ease the burdens of sufferers suf-ferers and their families. |