"Globe-Democrat photographer Jack Fahland captures excitement of deaf youngsters from the St. Louis Hearing and Speech Center Monday as balloons are released during downtown dedication ceremonies for the center's new $40,000 Sound of Happiness mobile testing unit. The 30-foot bus, staffed and equipped to give hearing tests, will be in service at various locations. The woman is Mrs. Corley Thompson, executive director of the center."
Viewing the proceedings from their table are (from left) Mrs. Berness Suway, Charles A Brandon, Mrs. Robert McN. Cochran and Mrs. Henry B Pflager, who were among those who attended in honor of Mrs. George A. McCalpin, recipient of the Civic Service award.
"Attending yesterday's luncheon to honor Mrs. Edward V. Cowdry, cited in the Human Relations category (from left) the honoree's husband, Dr. Cowdry; Mrs. T. Randall DuBois; Mrs. Howard F. Park III, daughter of the honoree, and the Rev. Mr. Park III."