Thirteen graduates in Nurse Assistants course

Mrs. G. Ralston N. Coordinator of the course, presented the graduates as follows: Henrietta Angus, Anne Bolger; Stephanie Bucher; Patricia Dorzek, Suzanne Gagnon; Cylenia Greer; Paulette Greer; Jane Hayes; Joy Hodgins; Verna Kelly; Grace Lawlor; Eleanor Little; Clara Russell.

Mr. Henry Johnston, Adult Education Officer, who helped guide the course to its successful conclusion, addressed the graduates, praising them for their hard work and consistent high marks and wishing them continuing success. He also spoke of the Adult Education Service’s hopes for another Nursing Assistants course in the future. Then Mr. Johnston presented the graduates with their Quebec Departmental Certificates.

Shawville Hospital Auxiliary

The regular meeting of the Shawville Hospital Auxiliary was held June 11 at the hospital. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Sturgeon, with prayer. Thirty-six articles were mended, fourteen new binders sewn. Thirty-six new dishtowels were donated by the members. Five patchwork quilts made by Mrs. Warnie Richardson and Mrs. Murphy were donated.

The purchasing committee, Mrs. Christine Armour and Mrs. Jean Grant reported new drapes have been bought and made for six rooms on the first floor. The meeting closed with benediction followed by a social hour and delicious refreshments by Mrs. Lennis Barr and Mrs. Gordon Paul.