Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 19, Number 13, DeMotte, Jasper County, 25 February 1949 — SIMON BELSTRA RECOVERING [ARTICLE]

SIMON BELSTRA RECOVERING

Simon Belstra, who underwent surgery, for the removal of a lung at Ball State hospital in Muncie, Indiana, last Thursday is recovering nicely. Monday of this week he was able to be out of the oxygen tent two hours and to sit up for five, minutes. Friend's of Mr. Belstra have been much concerned about him, because of the seriousness of the operation and are happy to know he is on the road to recovery. It is hoped that he will continue to regain his strength and be able to return to his home soon.