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Schreiber Women's Institute Scrapbook 1, p. 84

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PREPARING FOR D-DAY .. . Gen. Eisenhower in March, 1944, when, as commander of invasion forces, he prepared for the invasion of Europe. Field Marshal Montgomery is at left Visits Inside Teepee Alberta Indian Association President Harold Cardinal watches as Queen Elizabeth emerges from a teepee at an Indian village in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday. The Queen and Prince Philip opened the Calgary Stampede before returning home to London. Chronology Of Eisenhower Illnesses WASHINGTON (AP) -- A chronology of former president Dwight D. Eisenhower's major illnesses: Sept. 24, 1955--First heart attack, in Denver. June 9, 1956--Surgery for an Intestinal inflammation. Nov. 26, 1957--Illness first described as a "chill," later diagnosed as a "small" stroke. Nov. 9, 1965--Second heart attack, reported as "major," during vacation at Augusta National Golf Club, followed by a third seizure during recuperation. Dec. 12, 1966--Surgery for gall bladder removal. April 29, 1968--Fourth heart attack, at winter home in Palm Desert, Calif., listed as "mild." June 15, 1968--Fifth heart attack, described as "major," at Walter Reed Army Hospital in late stage of recuperation from fourth attack. Aug. 6, 1968--Sixth heart attack, a major one, suffered at Walter Reed the morning after he addressed the Republican National Convention by electronic hookup. Aug. 16, 1968--Seventh heart attack, at Walter Reed, after physicians were encouraged enough about his recovery to stop issuing bulletins on his condition. Aug. 17, 1968--Rapid irregular action of the heart developed and twice caused unconsciousness but electrical treatment was used and Eisenhower rallied. He remained in the hospital making gradual recovery. Feb. 23, 1969--Doctors performed abdominal surgery to remove an intestinal obstruction threatening his life. Feb. 28, 1969--Doctors report pneumonia in right lung. March 15, 1969--S u f f e r s congestive heart failure. March 24, 1969--Suffers another episode of congestive heart failure. March 28, 1969--Died. Condolence Book Opened OTTAWA (CP) -- The United States embassy announced Friday that Canadians wishing to pay their respects to the late former president Eisenhower, may sign a book of condolence at the Embassy. Doors of the Embassy will be open to visitors for their signatures today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST and Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The American flag outside the Embassy on Wellington Street, across the road from Parliament Hill, was lowered to half-staff shortly after the announcement of Gen.. Eisenhower's leath Friday. Area WI Branch Gives Gifts To Old Folk June 1974 SCHREIBER (Special) Mrs. Rena McAdama, Terrace Bay, president of the board of governors of McCausland Hospital in that community, was guest speaker at a regular meeting of the Schreiber Women's Institute June 11. Mrs. McAdama traced the history of the hospital from its beginning and described the duties and objectives of the board of which she is president, all directed to its main function to make the hospital building an efficient and pleasant place for patients from Schreiber and Terrace Bay areas, despite present problems. Mrs. McAdama also outlined plans for a new health facility. Members answered roll call with articles to be donated to Birchwood Terra ce, Distri ct Home for the Aged in Terrace Bay, in recognition of senior citizens' week. Meeting program developed the motto "Have poise without rigidity; self-training in tolerance and understanding in human sympathies". Discussions on current events encompassed, the local sewage system coming tourist season, cost of gasoline and tea kettles, some of which might, be injurious to the health of infants and older people. President Mrs. Anne Todesco reported the great success of a recent penny auction, and accepted appointment as branch delegate to the WI Area Convention Sept. 5-6 at Emo. Mrs. Eunice gave a detailed summary of proceedings at a recent district meeting held in Thunder Bay, and Mrs. W. Clemens, an account of the official opening ceremonies for Birchwood Terrace, District Home for the Aged in Terrace Bay May 31, attended by Hon. Rene Brunette and other dignitaries. Mrs. Mildred Smith won an attendance prize. A pot luck lunch and social interlude follo wed before members disbanded for summer recess.

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