Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1934, Page 6

SPECAL HOSPTAL + BIEUFAVIRE ‘Medical Auxiliary Stresses Need for Case Workers at Gallinger. The need of a social service de- partment at Gallinger Hospital for supplying workers to aid patients in solving health and social problems is emphasized in the histories of sev- eral of the hospital’s patients, it was ‘pointed out today by the Women's Auxiliary of the Medical Society of .the District of Columbia. The auxiliary has issued a state- ment urging establishment of such a bureau. The statement added that the superintendent of the hospital and the District Board of Public Welfare have requested for 1936 the sum of 811,240 for one chief worker at a salary of $2,600 annually; four as- sistant workers at $1,800 each and a clerk at $1,440. In 1934, the statement said, the hospital admitted 16,010 indigent pa- tients, and 1,804 babies were born there. Included in the number were approximately some 200 psychopathic cases, it was said. “Not a Luxury.” “The medical social service worker s not a luxury,” the statement con- tinued. “The institution which a worker serves is saved much money by the intelligent co-operation she has to offer. In such a hospital as this one, she helps sift the unworthy applicants, aids the doctor in his diagnosis by presenting the patient’s | background, helps maintain the | morale of the patient and clears the | beds for others by arranging after care in the home.” In following up cases which have been discharged from the hospital, the statement added, the social worker would be able to aid the patient dur- ing convalescence by advising him “along health and social lines,” minimizing the chance of the patient being forced to return to the hospital. Specified Cases Cited. Expressing the hope the House Ap- propriations Committee will approve | the sums named for the Social Service Bureau, the statement cited several | cases outside in which social workers | have helped patients discharged from | Gallinger. One of the cases was described as follows: ~~~%% THE EVENING BTAR,” WASHINGTON, Golden Wedding COUPLE CELEBRATE ANNI- VERSARY TODAY. MR. AND MRS. H. A. BARROWS Of 1715 Franklin street northeast, who are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary today at their home. A reception will be tendered the couple, which will be attended by their seven children and eleven grandchildren. Mr. Barrows is an employe of the Southern Railway Co. —Star Staff Photo, 0 linger Municipal Hospital August 17. He was discharged September 2, | diagnosed a juvenile diabetic. He | entered Georgetown University Hos- pital September 6 and was immediate- 1y sent back to Gallinger Hospital and stayed there three weeks because Gal- linger Hospital has no facilities for | following up the diet and care of a | discharged patient in his home. This | patient has now been turned over to | the clinic at Georgetown Hospital and | is watched in his home by the medical social worker.” Another case was cited in which a worker aided a young mother, deserted by her husband. to get a position and properly care for a baby. TIN SURVEY LIKELY A recommendation for a careful survey of all domestic sources of tin and vhe possibilities of commercial development was said yesterday by Chairman McReynolds to be a likely result from the House Foreign Af- fairs Committee’s tin inquiry. He felt the Bureau of Mines should make the survey. McReynolds said “A patient was admitted to Gal- this country used 50 per cent of thei rld's tin, CITIZENS SUPPORT LIBRARY TRUSTEES Petworth Association Votes for Retention of Pres- ent Board. Retention of the present board of trustees of the Public Library was ad- vocated last night by the Petworth Citizens’ Association, meeting at the Barnard School. ‘The motion, introduced by Horace J, Phelps, chairman of the Public Library Committee, places the association on | record “in favor of continuing the board of trustees of the Public Library with undiminshed powers.” Miss Alice Hill, director of™the Emergency Relief Division of the Board of Public Welfare, addressed the association on methods of handling relief funds. There are approximately 21,000 families or 68,000 individuals It Your Dentist Hurts You Try ' DR. FIELD Plate Expert Doub 1 Mouth or 1 Violes Ray Tres Extractions. PLATES . Gold Crow: Fillings DR. FIELD 406 7th St. N.W. MEt. 9256 . 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He pointed out that the re- funds for the entire city cannot be made all on one date. The different exchanges are billed every six days, he said, and in about two more weeks all refunds will have been made. There are about 85,000 installations on which refunds are being made, Bliss stated. Traffic conditions on Upshur street between Second and Third streets were declared unsatisfactory by Max Tendler, chairman of the Police Com- mittee. The secretary was instructed to write to Traffic Director William A. Van Duzer for information as to what can be done to improve the situation. Meeting Place Changed. Because of insufficlent heat at the Barnard School, members adopted a resolution calling for all future meet- ings of the group to be held in the Petworth School. It met opposition of residents near the Barnard School. A Crime Suppression Committes has been appointed, Lyster H. Dewey, the president, announced, as an outgrowth of actlon taken by the Federation of Citizens’ Associations urging such groups. Names of the committee mem- bers will not be made public, Dewey stated.. Complaints reported to him will be passed on to the committee, A resolution favoring adequate pa- troling of high school foot ball games was adopted. A car stop for the Georgia avenue line at Varnum street was asked in another resolution adopted. Harvey . OVERCOATS TOPCOATS and TUXEDOS | o THE SHELDON SUITS: In this season’'s models, fabrics and | patterns. Single or double breast- i D. C,” WEDNESDAY,” DECEMBER 19, 1934. - O. Craver moved that the transit com- pany and the Public Utilities Commis- sion be asked for this stop because of the danger to which school children entering and leaving street cars at the Upshur street car stop are subjected. Georgia, Jowa and Kanasas avenues and Upshur street intersects at this point. Two proposed measures, one favor- ing restricted parking on city streets and the other proposing a ban on driv- ing permits to owners of cars having no parking facilities, were referred to the Police Committee and the Trans- portation Committee. Ernest F. Henry was admitted to membership. BOYS WILL HAVE PARTY Joe Brown and Radio “Kiddies” ‘Will Entertain Club. Joe Brown and his radio “kiddies” will be the feature attraction at a Christmas party at the Washington Boys’ Club tomorrow at 8 pm. The radio entertainer is in charge of the entire program and a portable stage has been constructed for the event. Refreshments will be served. Friday night, beginning at 7:30 o'clock, Henry Haviland, magician, will entertain members of the Georgetown Branch Boys’ Club Christmas party. Gifts will be presented to each boy. 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