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w?- PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUN THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1953 ' I If' AN EXCITING NEW CAREER '■■■■ 4"i $%■< « Joy Sorlie looks relaxed and comfortable, but she’s not reading a pocket thriller. She is studying occupational therapy textbook called. "‘Correlative Neuroanatomy.” Occupational Therapy Offers Young People Much Variety and a Great Chance for Helping Others In this dynamic world of advanc ing science, advancing industry and advancing medicine, pne of the most interesting professional deve lopments has been .the variety of new anv-. important careers offered to young men and women. These careers have grown directly out of the needs of the times, like the one embarked on by Joy Sorlie, pretty young University of Southern Cal ifornia girl, reported in the cur- tent issue of Pageant Magazine. New-Old Profession Joy, now a senior at the Univer sity, is training to be an occupa tional therapist, one of the most ex citing and needed of the new profes sions. “New” is somev/hat of a mis nomer.' It is really one of the old est professions in the world—the science of helping both physically and mentally handicapped persons by teaching them to help them selves. But modem recogrfition of the sound psychological principles underlying this technique, as well as the great demand for occupa tional therapists, has given it new formal ' ' mition as an important part oi medical rehabilitation team. 1. 1 occupational therapy groups arc active all over the coun try aiding young people to get established in this career. Since Joy’s work will be to show her patients how they may help themselves by “doing” a great variety of things, she must neces sarily become a “Jill of many trades” though not necessarily a master of any. In her course of studies, she familiarized herself not only with anatomy and physio logy and activities of daily living, but with modem dancing, wood working, pottery making, leather tooling and other handicrafts, as well as a knowledge of psychology and the field of psychiatry. Clinical Training Much of these techniques Joy has learned in her formal 4-year college courses. Others must come through experience, through actual working with patients. Therefore, at the completion of her college course and before becoming a regis tered occupational therapist, Joy will have nine to twelve months clinical training in a hospital or rehabilitation center. Though the underlying principle of occupational therapy treatment is activity, the value of doing a thing for its own sake, Joy will whenever necessary teach pre- vocational skills which her patient may subsequently use to earn a living. For this reason, Joy must have a professional knowledge of these arts and handicrafts.' But it must be remembered that Joy will be primarily a member of the medical team, which today in cludes a number of ancillary serv ices in addition to* doctors and nurses. The occupational therapist works with the doctor and by his prescription. In order to do this, Joy must know at each step what her physically or mentally handi capped patient is able to do, both at the start of treatment and during the course of recovery. Occupational therapists must also know what specific bones, muscles, tendons and organs are called into use, and in what man ner, in order to perform every single bodily movement. Joy stu dies these skeletal movements in a new science called kinesiology with the aid of Oscar, the class skeleton. On Her Own When Joy has completed her clinical training period and passed her examinations to become a reg istered occupational therapist, she will be assigned patients and be on her own. One patient may need treatment for polio, another for heart disease or cerebral palsy, or another for war wounds. Perhaps he will be willing just to lie there, feeling sorry for himself. Then begins Joy’s first and often toughest job—to win his confidence and respect and make him want to do things with his hands and his legs and his mind. For this is the road to health through occupa tional therapy. Over Million At State Parks Columbia—For the second year In a row South Carolina’s State Parks played host to more than three million visitors, according to State Park Director C. West Ja- cocks. Picnicking and swimming were the most popular activities at the State Park. Many visitors also enjoyed fishing, boating, or just plain relaxing. Many families also enjoyed the State Park family va cation cabins during the year. A number of organized groups like Boy Scouts, Cirl Scouts, used the group camp facilities at the State Parks. Attendance figures showed that last year the most popular parks had the following number of visi tors: Sesqui-Centennial, 552,373; Paris Mountain, 296,202; Cheraw, 216,400; Table Rock, 215,929. State Park Director Jacocks is sued a reminder that South Caro lina’s State Parks are open every day in the year for picnicking, fishing, boating, and other activit ies. He also called attention to the fact that seven State Parks have family vacation cabins that now can be rented for weekends / or longer periods at reduced rates. These reduced rates apply from Labor Day to June 1. Arrange ments for cabins may be made by writing to: Superintendent, Cheraw State Park, Cheraw, S. C.; Supt., Edisto Beach State Park, Edisto Island, S. C.; Supt., Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville, S. C.; Supt., Camellia Growers Meet In Columbia Thomas B. Butler, Spartanburg, President of the South Carolina Camellia Society has announced a meeting of the Society for 2:30 p.m., September 23, in the ball room of the Wade Hampton Hotel, Columbia. All growers in the state are invited to meet with the members of the Society in their meeting. A timely and instructive program will be offered to those in attendance. One of the main objectives of the Society is to encourage the further planting and care of these magnificent shrubs. Among the subjects to be discussed at the meeting will be: A showing of camellia slides in color of many of the newest var ieties. Progress report and discussion of the Camellia Test Garden at Clemson College. Question and answer period conducted by four outstanding growers of camellias. Announcements concerning Fall Camellia Show, sponsored by the South Carolina Camellia Society, which is to be held in Columbia on November 21 and 22. Several nice camellia plants will be given as door prizes. Nothing is more foolish than elderly courtship. Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach,. S. C.; Supt., Oconee State Park, Walhalla, S. C. RFD; Supt., Poinsett State Park, Wedgefield, S. C.; and Supt., Table Rock State Park, Pickens, S. C., RFD. 1st College TV Game Saturday LINCOLN, . Neb..—The football teams of the Universities of Ne braska and Oregon will romp in living rooms across the country on the opening day of the 1953 collegiate season Saturday (Sept. 19) as their intersectional clash is nationally televised as the Gen eral Motors TV Game of. the Week over the 84-station NBC network direct from Memorial Stadium here. Millions of televiewers through out the land will have “50-yard- line” seats as Coach Len Casa nova’s Oregon Webfoots try to avenge a 28-13 defeat suffered in 1952 at the hands of the Corn- huskers, coached by Bill Glass- ford: Mel Allen and Lindsey Nel son, NBC sports commentators, ! will decribe the game action and color. Telecast time is 1:45 p.m. (CST). The return of the one-platoon system, with it® 60-minute men and triple-threat backs, promises one of college football’s most ex citing seasons. The Nebraska- Oregon contest will be the first one-platoon college game ever telecast. Throughout the 12-week season, the General Motors TV Game of the Week series will include games in all sections of the coun try on a schedule set up by the NCAA. The lazy man never works; the average man always works; but the brainy man gets the dough. wm V • :p - o ^ V .. vf -/W 1| :• tfjpte ... ill I ii tm > ' 'twin - : '.*5 ; ■ Axf'm A**#; • •••:; • \ .•"x •>: ■ I « •-? y Vr, - - ■* State Wildlife « Group Meeting Set Wednesday Columbia, Sept. 15 (Special) — Something extra has been added for the annual meeting of the South Carolina Wildlife Federa tion next Wednesday, Sept. 23, for Ted Henson, nationally fam ous casting champion amj inj- structor, has agreed to be present for the event to put on a demon stration of his art and give free instruction to members and their guests on the fine points of angl ing, it was announced here today by headquarters of the sports men’s organization, whose pur pose is “the proper use and man agement of natural resources.” The meeting of the organiza tion, which has 87 chapters in 43 of the 46 counties, with a paid-up membership of more than 6,000, will start at Heise’s pond on the Camden road, 15 miles from Co lumbia promptly at 10 a.m. The morning session will be featured by an address by A. B. (“Bud”) Jackson, Jr.,* of Springfield, Mo., director -of field activities for the National Wildlife Federation of which the state group is an af filiate. Mr. Jackson is considered one of the best' inspirational speakers and experts on organi zation in the field of conserva tion, having had broad experience in this line with both the Izaak Walton League of America and the NWF. Following the business session, reports of chapter activities for the year, for the best of which a handsome silver bowl is award ed, and the election of officers, a barbecue dinner will be served at 1 o’clock, followed by the cast ing exhibition by Mr. Henson. Correct Lifting Habits Important On Farm Jobs Since there are many Uiand- lifting jobs on every farm, correct lifting should be practiced until it becomes a habit. County Agent P. B. Ezell says that victims of sprains, strains, hernias, and other lifting injuries are far too numerous on the farm. He points out that according to the National Safety Council the most common causes of lifting in juries are as follows: Lifting and lowering with the back muscles instead of the leg muscles; in secure grip or footing and unsafe placing of hands or feet; using quick, jerking, twisting, or awk ward movements of the body; ob structed vision; unstable loads or inadequate control; and insuffici ent help or failure to use mechani cal aids. The body is a mechanical sys tem of levers and hinges, activat ed'by cable just like machines. When the system is overloaded or used improperly, injuries are in vited. Most people unconsciously bend at the waist when reaching down to grasp an object. Lifting in this position places a severe strain on the sensitive back and abdominal muscles. When a person squats or bends at the knees and keeps the back as upright as possible, the powerful leg and thigh muscles do the lifting without excessive strain. “The farmer who finds a way to X^kriliincf cjiltl Timber Farming Aids Farm Income Clemson, Sept. 12. Timber should be thought of as a crop and should be farmed the same as born, cotton, tobacco, or other field crops. S. A. Marbut, Clem son extension forester, says that good farming of woodlands means more money to add to the farm income. He suggests that as soon as the fall harvest season for corn, cot ton, tobacco and other field crops is over, flamers should begin to plan for the jobs to be done in caring for the timber crop. He points out that trained foresters are available to help farmers in making plans for their wooded areas. “These foresters will walk over the woodlands with the owner and make recommendations on such things as the selection of areas where thinning for pulpwood is advisable, selection of trees for sawtimber and the selection of areas suitable for planting pine seedlings,'’ he states. “They will also help owners plan for the loca tion and construction of fire breaks. “All of the above, or perhaps only one of them, may be needed for the given farm. In any case, good timber management is a must to get the most from the farm timber crop,” he adds. Assistance in the care and man agement of the farm forest is a free service, and those desiring the assistance should contact county agents of the Extension Service or district foresters of the State Commission of Forestery. DRESS WATCHES PROTECTION-BUILT b&ieir service tGRUEN L * MaAteApaca Se/uM DUST PROTECTED NON-MAGNETIC MATCHING BRACELET NOW ONIY m SHOCK-RESISTANT DUST PROTECTED NON-MAGNETIC % A WEEK Fed. Tax Incl. NO CARRYING CHARGE MOROCCO’S NEW CHIEF . . . Sidi Mohammed Ben Arafa (right) is new saltan of Morocco as result of Berber tribesmen’s revolt against his nephew, Sidi Ben Toossef, led by Marrakesh pasha El Glaoid (left). Criticism of France for backing Arafa adds to unrest. Steel industry plans to main tain its record operations. Fennell’s Jewelry Store LAPP OF THE WEEK 1 | BANANA SPLIT 1 - iMAtTgQXMUC BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Thursday, September 24 Union Community (Mrs. Grady Lee Halfacre) Jolly Street Community Midway Community (Mrs. J. C Wheeler’s home) Little Mountain Com munity (Rev. Cooper’s home) Little Mountain School Wheeland Community (Mrs. Joe Fulmer) Mount Pilgrim Community (Mrs. G. W. Cooper) Friday, September 25 Oakland School Boundary School Prosperity Community (Public Square) Stoney Hill School Old O’Neal Community (Mrs. Ruth Bowers) FOUR REGISTERED JERSEY COWS COMPLETE RECORDS Four registered Jersey cows in the Headspring Farm, Route 3, Newberry, completed records on Herd Improvement Registry test during the past two months which entitles them to special recogni tion from The American Jersey Cattle Club. The high producing animal in the group was Stan Volunteer Peg gy with a mature record of 12,651 pounds containing 647 pounds of butterfat. The other cows all ex ceeded 550 pounds of butterfat on a twice daily milking, 305 day mature equivalent basis. The official HIR tests were made under the supervisfon of the Clemson Agricultural College in cooperation with The American Jersey Cattle Club, national breed registry organization, Columbus. Ohio. Now Open THE ANN JONES REST HOME 1325 Hunt Street Newberry, S. C. 24 Hour Nursing Service - ( * »? Full facilities for bed patients, con valescent and aged men and women. t Licensed and approved by State Board of Health Owned and operated by , (Miss) Lilyan Jones, R. N. Telephone 1575 PRINTED TO ORDER SALESBOOKS We are agents for Moore Business Forms and have a complete line of Salesbooks, Garage Repair Shop Forms, Register Tickets and Order books. Call No. 1 for fast service. THE NEWBERRY SUN College St. Phone 1 JESSE J. GUINN, JR. RECEIVES B. OF L. DEGREE AT USC Jesse J. Guinn, Jr., was one of the 14 graduates to receive the degree of Bachelor of Laws at the commencement exercises held last Saturday morning, September 12, in the law school auditorium. These students completed require ments during the summer term. avoid lifting in routine chores re duces the hazards, drudgery, and time required to do the job,’ County Agent Ezell states. “Ex amine all farm-lifting jobs with a critical eye. Perhaps the work or equipment can be rearranged to eliminate the amount of lift ing required,” he adds. HOME LOANS CONSTRUCTION REPAIR PURCHASING REFINANCING Congratulations Miss Lilyan Jones, R. N. on the opening of the Ann Jones Rest Home 1325 Hunt Street We are glad to extend congratulations to Miss Lilyan Jones on the opening of The Ann Jones Rest Home at 1325 Hunt Street. It is heartening to know tfiere is a place with a home-like at mosphere for bed patients, convalescents for our aged men and women. We are glad to take this opportunity to wish the new home every success. Whitaker Funeral Home Phone 270 —Ambulance Service— Newberry, S. C. “This wasn’t exactly what I had in mind when I asked yen ent far a drink. Miss Jarvis.”