The Independent-Record from Helena, Montana • Page 5

Boys and Qirls at State Training School Hosts at Party Jefferson County Day Brings Scores of Visitors to School Amusement Park The Independent Record, Helena. Montana, Sunday, August 17, 1961 This full-scale, electrically operated merry-go-round, complete with caliope, was constructed in (he shops at the Montana State Training School and Hospital, RiiuJder. The gaily painted horses were east from war surplus alunmiuni. Provision has hrcn SWAN Although every day is visitors' day at ihe Montana State Training School and Hospital, Rouldei, for the general public and parents of its boys and girls, this picture was taken Wednesday, Jefferson County when from throughout the county received CREATIVE Boys at the Montana State Training School, Boulder, created this work of art ill the form nf a patio at (he home of the Rev. Einmeil Lowney.

Roulder. Fr. Lnwney, Catholic Chaplain, and the Rev. Robert Cravrr, prnlestanl minister, conduct religious services by Olive Henry). NEWER BUILDINt; This more recent addition lo (lie Montana State Training School anil Hospital al Boulder Is for boys and girls able In attend handwork and manual training classes.

The building contains a romhinalion gymnasium, (hnrrh, assrmhly hall and movie ihenlcr. There are HO, who do limited srhnln.slir work out nf Ihe iOO attending rlitssrs. Scholastic work includes first grndr arithmetic and third grade free fun at its amusement park. The swan boat sails noiselessly mi a fish pond, propelled by a operated combination bicycle pedal and padille wheel device. (Independent Record photo hy Olive Henry), for the school.

This summer. Fr. Lowney toot VI hoys ol the school on a week's vacation trip to Georgetown Lake, accompanied by James W. Sanddal. assistant supcriiilcndc.nl ol the institution.

(Independent Record photo by Olive Henry IlllfOBIlItlftll reading, depending on capabilities nf (he students. A number of hoys and girls make (heir own way ill the world after receiving intensive training at (lie school, A number become skilled in Working will) their hands or with tools in lhc manual (raining division. Inula Huge, who iuslnirl.s in handwork is (lie school's head and director of training. I Independent Record photo by Olive Henry), By Olive Henry Scores of child throughout Jefferson rode amusement devices Wednes day afternoon as guests of boys and girls of the Montana Slate 1 ume in mei nves, Training School and Hospital at ln lnp! lnslltu' Boulder uuu auer removal rrom a wonu The event known Jefferson competition which forces them County Day'uflcrs free an after 1(1 and social noon at the amusement park on heyoni their capacity, the grounds of the school The! Persons admitted at (he insli-park features standard si7ed are placed within a group ris wheel and merry-go round, a Seared to the individuals abili-swan boat which makes a tour on thereby eliminating many the lagoon past Fort Apache. frustrations.

A number or boys realistic Indian tents and within girls are returned to society view of a junior-sized railway after intensive training. in- train which transports handwork, manual train- on a' track within the park All equipment for the park was made at the School shop from surplus material without the. aid of taxpayer's money, according to Dr. Arthur E. Westwcll, superintendent of the school.

The park is only one phase nf a well-rounded program of work, play and worship for boys and girls of the school, under guidance of Dr. Westwcll. Dr. Westwell. DMD.

FA A. MD. made to accommodate wheel chairs hy bolting 'for the past 12 years has been them to Ihe floor during a ride. The superintendent nf the Montana menl device, located on the of the jSlaic Training School and Hos-instilution, is a favorite fnrni nf enjoyment for ipital. only a portion of almost boys and girls.

(Independent Record photo half a century nf working with ihe menially retarded, lie is past president of the American Association on Mental Deficiency, an international organiv.alion devoted lo the mentally retarded. Since his arrival, when he removed the sign from the door, "School for the Deal. Dumb and Blind," Dr. WcstweJl has dedicated his time tu educating the and girls, never as patients or inmates, although ages range between 6 and 6'5 years. Those taken into the institution are placed in one ol three performance categories.

They are, severely retarded lor those with mentality ranges between (1 to that lality of four to seven-year-old oni and mildly retarded, intelligence 1 of the eleht to 12-vear- ing. classroom reading, arithmetic and other subjects they arc able to absorb and understand. Only those certified by the Montana Mental Hygiene Clinic as mentally retarded are accepted at the training school. Boys and girls wailing for admittance to the school must first go through their county welfare department, which acts as the school's social service clinic. Names of those waiting the longest are the first to be ad- milted as soon as a vacancy is available.

The training school notifies the welfare department when there is room for an applicant. The welfare in turn pre-stnls the "case lo the county commissioners (or district court) for an order committing the child tD the training school If parents arc unable to pay anything for the child's care, then the slate provides for main lenance, such as food and res; donee, while the home county boys and girls of the school lo'pays for clothing and other inci leading useful lives. His first denials. duty was In remove the sign and! Minimum age for acceptance is' establish the fact Ihe school forjsix years because lack of a the deaf and blind had been 'nursery at the institution. Young-moved lo Great Falls many years.

er children are placed in the prior to his arrival. istate hospital at Warm Springs The institution at Boulder is until Ihey are old enough to be for the mentally retarded. All ilsitranslerred lo the training school, Is are referred lo as boys1 Dr. Westwell added inar six years is the ideal age. for admittance at the institution.

Before then, even though mentally deficient, they will be accepled al home and by their playmates. II is when they cannot go to school! and are pushed aside while siblings go on to advancement into a three-year old normal normal lives that Ihey ill tiiffer ded, feelings of inadequacy. FLYING Hundreds of children at the Montana State Training' School, Boulder, find a major source of Slimmer enjoyment by riding this full-scale ferris wheel on the grounds of the school's entertainment park. One young man particularly interested in the ualion's snare program, says lie pretends he's taking a trip in outer space when he rides the fcrris wheel. (Independent Record plinto by Olive Henry).

FEMNt; O.UARTKHS Here is one of about ST. bods a large, and airy room used as sleeping quarters for some of the hoys at Montana Slate Training School and Hospital, Rntildcr. This bed, situated in the southeast turner nf sleeping quarters al Junior Hall is typical of modern sleeping comfort, attractive western style spread, and a cuddly toy. (Independent Record photo by Henry). FOft'l' AF'Af Mi I'cTM riding the swan boat, leisurely float by Fort Apache complete with bleached bones and oxen yoke.

In the background can he seen replica of lndfiai) tents and figures. The pond was stocked In I3(tO with 3,500 fish for (he bencrit of boys and girls of the Montana State Training School and" Hospital at Itouldrr. (Independent Record photo by Olive Henry). AUTHENTIC This engine is a replica of the one which pulled President Abraham Lincoln's train to Gettysburg in the inid-lRGO's. ft is shown chugging its way around the track at the park, slate training school for children.

The train never Jacks passengers, and all rides are free. Harold Jessen is maintenance foreman for the entire school. (Independent Record photo by Olive Henry), FOR THE BENEFIT OF LITTLE ONES Dr. Arthur li. Westwcll, left, superintendent of the Montana State Training School and Hospital at Boulder, confers with his assistant James IV.

Sanddal, right, on floor plans of the proposed nursery at lhc school. Because of lack of nursery facilities, six years is the minimum age for acceptance al the training school. Younger children are placed in the stale hospital al Warm Springs until they are old enough to lie trans- Driving Too Close Causes Accident Near Wolf Creek A (ivn-car collision near Wolf Creek Friday nighl resulted in slight injuries In a man and a woman. Slight leg injuries were received by Charles Matlmillcr of 1 532 Boulder and his daughter in-law. Mrs.

Robert Mattmiller ol Butte. Mrs. Maltmillcr's hus band was driving the car. a 19S7 Sludebakpr. which collided with (he rear of a 1954 Plymouth driv en by Jane of Butte.

Both vehicles were damaged conaged considerably. Highway Pa'holman A. Miles, who investigated tile accident, staled that following another ear al loo short a distance is one ol the most dangerous things a driver can do He urged caution during lhc approaching Labor Day weekend. RF Built for Speed Buffalo. V.

I' Memorial Stadium's nghl field wall has some International League pitchers. talking lo but calhcher Frank House, w-hen he played for Rochester, came up uilii an unexpected com-plaint. The wall permitted the Buffalo right -fielder lo play so close to (lie infield that he threw House 0 al first on a hard-nil "single" over the second-baseman's head. Different in Dosi; Luscious Colors Maternity Dresses pic fcrrcd to the' training school. Sanddal has a MS degree in psycholoy from Utah State College anil has served as psychologist at its state Industrial school for delinquents in Ogden.

He also served at the Wyoming State Hospital for Mentally 111, and is assistant superintendent at the Wyoming Stale Training School before his appointment at Boulder on April 19G0. (Independent Record photo by Olive Henry). tsLj- about home jllllL don higby A FRESH, NEW APPROACH and liv able room involves many factors. One and nol Ihe least 01 these by any means, (he furnishings In Hie setluig While v.c arc qiiuk to admit lh.it lhc furniture and the background must harmonize do nol held wilh the idea thai certain slyle-s of I'tirmliirc iil only inlrp lhc accciitcd stereotyped hackgraiitid. Take Marly American, for instance.

This is one of our nation's foeM loved styles, anil ol laic wc arc happy to note a new approach to the design of for Karly American rooms. The blending provincial fur-uimie luitempm ary colors gives (lislinction and charm to llu: dining loom skclchcd above. A wallpaper mural used on mil' mill gives a feeling ol to a small, iniicle room Draperies in geometric patterned nylon frame the moral. Color scheme or doiphiniuin bloc and pate sandalwood brown cnmplrmrnl the rich burnished (ones of the hanri rubber! maple furniture. Wall-to-wall carpel nf delphinium blue highlights and enriches the entire room.

Here, lurnmuc from lhc past lives beautifully al case in a setting as forward looking as tomorrow. When you think about lurni-Uue. it is our earnest wish that you' Ihink of us. We strive always to bring you selection of fino pieces in provincial, traditional and omlcir.poniry styles. Kvcry ntete pu-Kcd wan personal Pticn- linn lo oaaij'y and won't you" DON HIGBY.

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