Greenbelt Cooperator
Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland
Summary
The Greenbelt Welfare Committee discussed playground safety for children under six, urged vaccinations for kindergarten entry at the Well-Baby Clinic, and passed a resolution appreciating Dr. Christenson's health services work.
Merged-components note: Merged continuation of Welfare Committee report.
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At the monthly meeting of the Welfare Committee, which took place last Wednesday evening, several matters were discussed which should be brought to the attention of the general Greenbelt public.
The Committee urges parents to be particularly careful about permitting the children under six to use the large play ground below the store and town center.
This playground was equipped with apparatus for older children, which would be dangerous for the younger ones.
While some of the Junior Police are to be on duty to report accidents, the Committee recommends that all children under six be accompanied by an adult.
In connection with the plans for the Greenbelt Kindergarten, the Sub-Committee on Nursery and Kindergarten (Chairman,
(See Welfare page twelve)
(WELFARE Cont'd. from page two)
Mrs. East urges parents interested in sending children next Fall, to avail themselves of the opportunity to have their children vaccinated and given the diphtheria antitoxin at the Well-Baby Clinic during August, as these will probably be required before the children would be admitted to the Kindergarten.
The Welfare Committee unanimously passed a resolution to give Dr. Christenson a vote of appreciation for the work he and the Health Association have done in establishing the Well Baby Clinic and the other new services they are extending
L.H. Fulmer
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Greenbelt
Event Date
Last Wednesday Evening
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resolution passed to appreciate dr. christenson; recommendations for child safety and vaccinations
Event Details
Monthly Welfare Committee meeting discussed playground safety for children under six, kindergarten plans requiring vaccinations and diphtheria antitoxin at Well-Baby Clinic in August for Fall entry, and passed unanimous resolution appreciating Dr. Christenson and Health Association for establishing Well-Baby Clinic and new services.