Bethlen Naptár, 1960 (Ligonier)

Bethlen Almanac

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BETHLEN ALMANAC

Summer School — 1959

were not of Hungarian background who came because of friends and thoroughly enjoyed learning our language, dances and music. We prepared motion picture films of the successful examination.

The Home for the Aged. There are now 45 people in residence, 20 men and 25 women. We have room for five more guests. During the past year 8 people died, 4 women and 4 men. They were Andrew Ladik, Gustav Szekely, Paul Maskaranics, Mrs. John Goboly, Daniel Szabó, Mrs. Stephen Poliak, Mrs. Louis Papp and Mrs. Louis Szopoczy. The average age at time of death was 77. Two elderly people under our care are in mental hospitals: Andrew Barabas and Michael Bosolyak. During the year seven newcomers entered our Home: Mrs. Ethel Toth, Mrs. Michael Szegő, Mrs. Julia Horvath, Mrs. Louis Kepes, Imre Eles, Paul Madarasy and Mrs. Gustav Lanczy. Mr. Louis Papp and Mrs. Ethel Toth left voluntarily. The average age of our guests is 75. Many of them are bedridden, those who are ambulatory perform minor tasks for the general good of all. Many have had to be hospitalized for various periods of time. We employ three nurses for the care of our old people.

New Construction. As we have already indicated, the governing boards of our Home have decided upon the expansion of the Home for the Aged by building a new wing. Preliminary work has been accomplished. The new building will have rooms for single occupancy. The infirmary will be located on the ground floor of the new building.

The three buildings will be connected by passageways from the central structure. A large glass enclosed porch will be a feature of the front of the main building.

PROPERTY. The major part of our property is the farm. It is small according to modem American standards and is difficult to operate at a gain even if the owner himself performs the necessary labors. In our case we must hire employees to do the work.

The figures speak for themselves.