Page Four THE SLATER NEWS June 26, 1947
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NEED CLINICS
FIGHT CANCER
Is there a cancer clinic
in your community? If so,
it is one of the more fav-
ored areas in the country.
Local residents may con-
sider themselves fortu-
nate to have this valuable
asset in the fight to wipe
out cancer.
Throughout the nation
as a whole, there are less
than 500 cancer treat-
ment clinics. A recent
survey shows that there
are only 40 diagnostic
clinics, when at least 50
times that number are
needed. Only about 48
detection centers have
been established through-
out the country, and
again, at least 50 times
this number are needed.
Cancer clinics, those
which are equipped to
treat cancer, as well as
diagnose the disease, num-
ber about 400.
The American Cancer
Society, which has local
branches in practically
every community, is spear-
heading the drive to erad-
icate cancer as the num-
ber two killer. With the
exceptions of the various
heart ailments, cancer
kills more Americans than
any other disease.
Although there is no ab-
solute cure for all types of
cancer, early diagnosis
and treatment can pre-
vent further advancement
in some forms of the dis-
ease, and, in many cases,
result in a complete cure.
Surgery, x-ray and radi-
um are the only three
known means for treating
cancer. A vast research
plan is developing other
means and will eventually
result in discovering the
actual cause, or causes, of
cancer, and how it may be
cured.
Until then, it is impor-
tant that everyone become
cancer conscious. Be on
guard against the early
signs of cancer and see
your physician frequently.
There are a number of
signs which might indi-
cate that you have cancer.
If you have any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, be sure
and have an immediate
physical examination.
—Any sore that does
not heal, particularly
about the tongue, mouth
or lips.
—A painless lump or
thickening, especially in
the breast, lip or tongue.
—Bloody discharge
from any of the natural
openings.
—Progressive change
in the color or size of a
wart, mole or birthmark.
—Persistent hoarseness,
unexplained cough or dif-
ficulty in swallowing.
—Any radical change in
normal bowel habits.
THE AMERICAN
CANCER SOCIETY
Department of Public
Information
47 Beaver Street
New York 4, New York
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TRUE!
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MORE THAN 2/3 OF ALL INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS
ARE CAUSED BY ABOUT 1/3 OF THE EMPLOYEES
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IT TAKES 1,000 BEES AN ENTIRE
LIFETIME TO MAKE A POUND OF HONEY
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THE AVERAGE COW GIVES OVER
2,000 QUARTS OF MILK A YEAR
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IT TAKES 200 YEARS FOR A
MAHOGANY TREE TO REACH
FULL SIZE.
LIBRARY GROUP
IN NOVEL PARTY
Members of the Girls' Li-
brary Club enjoyed a "lunch
party" Monday afternoon, June
16.
The girls assembled at the
library and selected their
books, after which they went
as a group to the home of the
librarian. A committee of girls
from the club planned the
games for the afternoon, and
everyone present participated
with a great deal of enthusi-
asm.
At the conclusion of the
game period, the girls ate the
lunches which they had
brought. Drinks were furnished
by the Slater Community Asso-
ciation.
Those present on this occa-
sion were: Elaine Childs, Bar-
bara Godfrey, Peggy Scarce,
Mary Ann Tilley, Freida Thorn-
ton, Betty Lou Phillips, Mar-
garet Robinson, Martha Robin-
son, Frances Hester, Sandra
Burgess, Barbara Lou Hester,
Molly White, Ruby Ann Tolley,
Selma Jean Tolley, Sarah Jane
Christopher, Nancy Burnette,
Frances, Burnette, Barbara Ann
Thornton, Carolyn Moody,
Marcelle Buchanan, June Prid-
more and Joan Rowland.
This party was supervised by
Mrs. W. Earle Reid, Miss Hat-
tie Belle Forrest, and Miss Elsie
Lee Pittman.
Card of Thanks
The following 2nd Shift Em-
ployees of the Preparation De-
partment wish to take this op-
portunity of thanking all who
made possible the fish supper
given for them on Saturday
night, May 24th: Alvin Rice, B.
F. Barton, Ansel Garrett, Tom
Shelton, Lewis Strickland, Roy
Burnett, Ben Gilstrap, Tom
McCombs, C. D. Rice, O. R.
Drury, and Broadus Poole.
These employees appreciate
the interest shown in them, and
enjoyed this occasion very
much, and also the talk given
by Mr. J. A. White.
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