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2 GEORGIA BULLETIN, THURSDAY, AUGUST, 29, 1968 Post retarded and handicapped children was started in a Perry Homes apartment by the Passionist seminarians. The apartment was leased from the Atlanta Housing Authority and staffed by teachers and aides sponsored by EOA. In June a health clinic opened in the same apartment. Miss Lucille Bankhead, R.N., organized a volunteer staff of Negro and white doctors, nurses, and the nuns. Most of the equipment for the clinic was donated by the widow of Dr. Richard Hackney. His former secretary, Mrs. Inez Jones, also works in the clinic which is open to residents of the area every Tuesday night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is no charge for the services. The clinic has the approval of the Fulton County Health department and the cooperation of the Rockdale Health Center. Sister Pauline said, “The mothers appreciate it more than anything else. We have provided innoculations for their children, emergency care and minor check-ups. A woman brought in her 8-month-old daughter who couldn’t walk. We were able to refer her to a clinic where she could get help.” Teen-age aides who assisted the staff this summer were trained to keep records, arrange referrals and take temperatures. Rene Jackson, an Archer high school student said, “I think it’s been good to help out here. I want to be a nurse when I grow up.” “In everything they said, our neighbors were so warmhearted and genuine. We had kids in the apartment all the time. One girl invited us to go to church with (Continued From Page 1) her, and we did,” said Sister Joan. The nuns have left for their new assignments, but the apartment will have a new resident. Father Richard Leary, C.P., said, “I intend to move in and take over where they started. We need an anchor post in the neighborhood. We hope to use the clinic apartment for remedial and art programs and need more volunteer workers.” The programs are sponsored Schools act as the archdiocesan representative to the State Department of Education on all Title II affairs. Through Title II of the ESEA, schools of the Peace Is More Than A Lack Of Violen ce WINONA, Minn. (RNS) - Roman Catholics have too long “tended to equate peace-making with order-keeping,” delegates to an area convention of the Christian Family Movement were told at St. Mary’s College here. Mary Perkins Ryan, an author, said that “peace” in the Bible’s usage “means not simply the absence of disorder and violence, but the positive achievement of full human living in community.” Too many Catholics think, she said, that the most important virtue to teach children is obedience. by St. Paul of the Cross parish, the priest said. “We are just getting to know the people and their problems and they are just getting to know us. There is an awful aching for God here, and it is our prayer that by our presence: and work, their human condition may be relieved and their hope ignited.” Father Leary asked that volunteers interested in helping with the programs in the area call him at 794-8022 for further information. (Continued From Page 1) archdiocese receive approximately $15,000 per year for library materials. In the Office of Religious Education, Sister Mary Ellen, RSM, will join Father Michael A. Morris, director of Religious Education. She will assist him in the training of catechists, and will also intitiate a new program in adult education. In the area of Newman Apostolate, two Holy Cross Fathers will begin work in the archdiocese. Father James Doig, CSC, will take over as chaplain of the Catholic Student Center at Atlanta University, replacing Father Lorcan Graham, OFM. Father Joseph Geniesse, CSC, will become chaplain of the Catholic Student Center at Emory University and Agnes Scott College. Father Geniesse replaces Father Hoffman, who was recently named pastor of St. John Vianny Church in Austell. Father Adian Gara, OFM, replaces Father Graham as chaplain at Georgia State College and Oglethorpe University. In an age when undue emphasis is placed on money and influence, it is refreshing to find a person who still believes in the “old” morality; in conscientious dedication to the job; and who puts pride of accomplishment above financial gain or partisan politics. This person is seldom found in public office. A notable exception is Tom Palmer. He not only means well, he does well. Because he believes in and is capable of complete dedication, his record of service is extremely impressive. ZONING: Tom Palmer achieved planned growth of DeKalb County through zoning legislation. He has worked to protect the home owner against spot-zoning, while providing for the continuing development of a prosperous DeKalb. EDUCATION: Tom Palmer realizes the tremendous im portance of quality education for all Georgia's youth. He promoted a Bill to require an adequate education for exceptional children—the gifted as well as the retarded. He favors and has worked toward a State sponsored kindergarten program for pre-schoolers. He supported the School Bond Referendum, believing it mandatory for the continuing superior education in our district. TRAFFIC CONTROL: Tom Palmer was among the first to foresee the now intolerable traffic problems facing Atlanta. To bridge the interim of thirteen years between now and when Rapid Transit becomes a reality in our area, he suggests the common sense solution of accelerated bus service and full use of existing railway facilities, particularly in the Brookhaven—Chamblee—Doraville area. Tom Palmer successfully worked for the extension of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard to reduce the traffic problems on the Buford Highway. TAXES: Where tax money is concerned, Tom Palmer is a tight wad. His insistance on fiscal responsibility has become his trademark. He is presently looking toward a broad and complete revision of Georgia's tax structure which would insure fair distribution of the tax burden, as well as the tax revenue. YOUTH: Tom Palmer works with young people in civic and church organizations and is attuned to their needs. While opposed to censorship, he- deplores the damaging effect of hard-core pornography on our impressionable young people. He proposes a law to protect those 16 years or under from exposure to this material, rampantly available on our news stands and in bookstores. He is working to secure adequate recreational needs for all of DeKalb's youth and to promote their safety and welfare through driver training. ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT: Tom Palmer will introduce a bill to restore the confidence of the people in their state government: a Code of Ethics for the Georgia General Assembly. A member of the House of Representatives for 9 years, Tom Palmer has served under Governors Griffin, Vandiver, Sanders and Maddox. He has responded to the people when vital issues were at hand. A man of action, he provides round the clock representation. Considering his office a privilege, he serves tirelessly as your representative. For ATLANTA’S FINEST HOUSE OF BEEF etfuikb/plaxi Hotef ^uuuer j will i tht heart of bustling downtown Atlanta VISIT THE 98 For * y,h St TOWN & COUNTRY RESTAURANT AT THE HOTEL DINKLER PLAZA HOME OF THE UNIQUE “Mill Joun 9 e” INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC TRAVEL DUFFY TRAVEL AIRLINE-STEAMSHIP- HOTEL-AUTO-RESERVATION QUALITY TRAVEL 37 WEST PACES FERRY RD„ N.W. ATLANTA, GA. CALL 261-6624 VOTE FOR BLAINE H MABRY for COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 4 DeKalb County Board of Commissioners DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY-SEPT. 11 % This is a county-wide primary. No matter which district you live in. Blaine Mabry asks for your vote and support.
