Mispillion (AO 105) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 i e 5 5 5 , 7 ff 5 Z , Z 1 :ff ' V' - 4 W5 5 1 Mx' fd' 1 ii i cc i ,,1 ,uf we Q Seaman Welker makes presenfafion fo Penny. Q a ,.4,-f Mrs. Algeo accepts machine for Tichenor Clinic.

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46 Penny gives the fellows a big smile The Electromograph is a delicate electronic de- vice that accurately measures and records muscle move- ment and reaction, and, is very important in effecting the treatment and cure of the scourge, poliomyelitis. For the remainder of their Far Eastern tour of duty, the 309 personnel of the Mispillion held raffels, bingo games, and pay-day contributions to raise the 52,060 needed for the purchase and delivery of the machine. The Electromyograph, bearing an appropriate engraved chromium plaque, was presented to Miss Penny Nelson by Seaman John A. Welker in a ceremony held on the pier alongside the Mispillion on June 30, 1953. Penny, after accepting the gift, presented the machine to Mr. Vermillion, a representative of the Long Beach Branch of the foundation, who, in turn, presented it to Mrs. Algeo, of the Tichenor Clinic. Among the many notable guests present at the cermony was Miss .loan Kelly, Miss Long Beach of 1953. ,SW if-v ,442-Q Penny talks it over with her brothers

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Liflle Penny resls on machine she presents fo Mr. Vermillion 5' All onlookers were pleased, buf nol so much os Penny.