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June 24, 1952
Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
What is this article about?
21-month-old Marie Claire Begin, born legless in Quebec, may walk with artificial limbs in three years. She joins foster family of six-year-old cripple Guilberte Leblanc, a tag day mascot who met royalty.
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MONTREAL -- (P) - If 21-month-old Marie Claire Begin starts walking three years from now no one will be more surprised than Marie herself.
Little Marie Claire can't walk because she has no legs. She was born that way.
The child is a ward of the Province of Quebec Society for Crippled Children, and has been looked after by the society and the provincial government.
Both the society and the government are taking an interest in the youngster and they have been told by medical authorities that in three years time an operation may be possible.
With the aid of artificial limbs and braces little Marie Claire may then be able to start to learn the art of walking just like any normal person.
Until that time Marie has gone to live with a family whose six-year-old daughter, Guilberte Leblanc, is also a cripple. Young Guilberte is delighted with the addition to the family.
Guilberte Leblanc has acted as mascot of the Crippled Children's Tag Day for several years. One of her regular customers is the mayor of Montreal, who, she says, is "one of my best friends." Guilberte also met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip during their tour of Canada last year.
"I liked her very much. She was awfully nice to me," she says.
Little Marie Claire can't walk because she has no legs. She was born that way.
The child is a ward of the Province of Quebec Society for Crippled Children, and has been looked after by the society and the provincial government.
Both the society and the government are taking an interest in the youngster and they have been told by medical authorities that in three years time an operation may be possible.
With the aid of artificial limbs and braces little Marie Claire may then be able to start to learn the art of walking just like any normal person.
Until that time Marie has gone to live with a family whose six-year-old daughter, Guilberte Leblanc, is also a cripple. Young Guilberte is delighted with the addition to the family.
Guilberte Leblanc has acted as mascot of the Crippled Children's Tag Day for several years. One of her regular customers is the mayor of Montreal, who, she says, is "one of my best friends." Guilberte also met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip during their tour of Canada last year.
"I liked her very much. She was awfully nice to me," she says.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Congenital Disability
Artificial Limbs
Crippled Children
Foster Family
Child Mascot
What entities or persons were involved?
Marie Claire Begin
Guilberte Leblanc
Where did it happen?
Montreal, Province Of Quebec
Story Details
Key Persons
Marie Claire Begin
Guilberte Leblanc
Location
Montreal, Province Of Quebec
Story Details
21-month-old Marie Claire Begin, born without legs, is cared for by the Province of Quebec Society for Crippled Children. In three years, she may receive artificial limbs to learn walking. She now lives with a family whose six-year-old crippled daughter, Guilberte Leblanc, is delighted. Guilberte serves as mascot for events and has met the mayor, Queen Elizabeth, and Prince Philip.