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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1955-05-12, Page 3THURSDAY, MAY 12, .1955 Ladies' Auxiliary Strong In Support Of Hospital Work 'Under the able leadership of their president, Mrs. H. D. Ball,, and with the continuingenergy and support of the other members of the group and of the executive the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary has clone a very great deal in making the dream of a Nurses' Residence come true in Clinton, When finally, in early 1954, it was well established' that the, building was to be constructed, the ladies put their heads togeth- er, and dreamed up what became a Monster Bazaar and Penny Sale. From the time it Was first plan- ned in the spring of that year, -until the last dollars were receiv- ed and - added up on October 2 that fall, the ladies worked and schemed to make their venture yield all that was possible in the way of funds for the Residence. charge of the Penny Sale. She; with Mrs. W. Morlolc and Mrs. C. M, Shearing, and her commit- tee began at once the tedious job of numbering each of 75,000 small paper squares, inserting 25 in each of 3,000 small envelopes, and fil- ing them numerically. By early summer this was completed. Then the task of getting donations for the numerous, draws was begun, and their efforts were rewarded by co-operation of over 110 firms and individuals. The bazaar itself, convened by Mrs. Frank Fingland, was a, par- ticular success, and nearly every organization in town had a hand in'the-displays. Even the nurses got their hand in when they ably. took charge of the fish pond, From -the .bazaar, which filled the ' auditorldrd of the town hall,. and from the penny sale, draws in which were made the evening of the bazaar, the ladies realized a total of about $2,000. With these ample funds on hand (actually they had only hoped for $1,500), they were able to go a- head with extensive plans for fur- nishing the new residence. Mater- ial was bought and drapes made; snatching bedspreads and rugs were bought for each of the 19 bedrooms; furniture for the games room, with the exception of a few donated pieces, all are part of the Auxiliary's effort in this regard. The members of the executive of the Auxiliary at the present time are: president, Mrs. Harry D. Ball; past president, Mrs. D. 3. Lane; first vice-president, Mrs. Alex Haddy; second vice-presi- dent, Mrs. C. M. Shearing; secre- tary, Mrs. Fred Trott; treasurer, Mrs. A. 3. McMurray; supplies convener, Mrs. Haddy; buying con— veners, Mrs. C. H. Epps and Mrs. Lane; social convener, Mrs. George Beattie; finance conveners, Mrs. William Morlok and Miss Win O'Neil; sewing convener, Mrs. H. A. McIntyre; membership, Mrs. J. A. Addison; publicity convener, Mrs. Clarence A. Trott. • Last year over two million pamphlets explaining. the nature of cancer and the importance. of early diagnosis were distributed by the Canadian Cancer Society. PAGE T1 MEE -Recor Roomy Reere ition: Centre Invites ^ Relaxation Modern imaginative prints drape the windows .of the recreation room which stretches the width of the maim floor of the new Nurses' Residence. 'Comfortable chairs, chesterfields, library, piano, table tennis equipment, make' up the furnishings, as well as record player, fireplace and lunch. centre. (Photo by MaeLaren's) old Clinton Boy Officiates As Memorial Plaque Unveils E. J. Archibald, associate editor of The Montreal Star, has accepted an invitation from the Clinton Hospital Board to officiate at the Opening Ceremonies at the Nurses' Residence this a ter - noon, May 11. He is an "old Clinton" boy", having childhood here and received his primary and secondary education in the Clinton Public School and Collegiate. Mr, Archibald graduated with the class of 1905 in English and History (Classics) from the To ronto University, and after two Years in Europe, he joined the staff of the Toronto Star. He served this paper as political cor- respondent in the Ottawa press gallery. Nis wife is the former Irene Love, London, Ontario, In 1912, Mr. Archibald was ap- pointed editor of the Montreal Herald, and the next year changed to the employ of The Montreal Star. Here he was special writer -for some years, later becoming executive editor. PROGRAM The dedication program for the Nurses' Residence opening will take place this afternoon, May 11, at the residence. A. M. Knight, chairman of the Board of Directors of the hospital, will be in charge of the program. Introductory remarks will be given by M. J. Agnew, mayor of the Town of Clinton, and by Earl Campbell, warden of the County of Huron. Rev. H: C. Wilson, minister of Wesley -Willis United Church, and Rev. 3, W. P. Graham, priest of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church will take part in the re- ligious ceremony in connection with the program, Judge Frank Fingland will in- troduce the 'speaker, Edward J. •Archibald, and after the dedicat- ory address and the ceremony of unveiling the memorial plaque, Harry D. Ball, vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hospital will make the reply. OPEN HOUSE Following the ceremonies, both the new Residence and the Public Hospital will be open for inspec- tior by the public, and tea will be served by the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary in the dining rooms of. the hospital. WILL OFFICIATE Nurses' Residence Opens This Afternoon, 2 p.m. Residence Completed Hospital Board Ever,Alert To Clinton's Needs More than three-quartersof a million Ontarians_ will have, been patients in our public general hospitals before the end of the year; too few of these will, un- fortunately, realize that behind the operation of everyhospital lies the effort and hopes of a small band of, citizens the Hospital Board. These men and women, giving freely of their own time and mon- ey, seek support in the work they are doing. They can turn only to • their .fellow citizens for the moral and active support so sorely needed:— Members of the Clinton Hospital Board, ' are: Chairman, A. M. Knight; vice-chairman, Hairy D. Ball; secretary -treasurer, E. E. Walton; Judge Frank Fingland, Dr. W. A. Oakes, Dr. F. G. Thomp- son, Dr. H. A. McIntyre, Mrs. Harry D. Ball, George H. Jeffer- son, G. Morley Counter, Harold C. Lawson, Reeve Melvin Crich. The hospitals observe National. Hospital Day as an opportunity to say ,"Thank You" for the help they have received, and to interest the countless people, whose health they guard, in the perpetuation of their trust, the furthering of medi- cal science, and the contribution they make towards the health of the nation. E. J. ARCHIBBALD Will Serve Tea In Dining Room Mrs. George , Beattie and Mrs. C. Mitchell Shearing are sharing the convenership of ,the Tea to be served to an expected 700 guests this .afterhoen at the official openmg. We are 'roud to Add the Nurses' Residence To .Our List .of New Construction in Huron County ,. .IDr i OUR. ,BEST WISHES TO THE CLINTON HOSPITAL BOARD 4 ,st44 • LONDON E 1 1 , iERS and CONTRACTORS OXFORD STREET EAST ONTARIO After 1Year's Work Sharp at two o'clock this afternoon, May 11, official cere- monies will begin for the dedication of the new Clinton Public Hospital; Nurses' Residence on Shipley StreetTelevision caro - eras, news -cameramen, reporters and hundreds of the people from Clinton and district who are interested in the progress and growth ofthe hospital will be present to mark this culmination of many, years of dreaming,' months of planning, and in ,the end, nearly a year of actual work, by the construction gangs.' o - More than 15,000 cancer patients in Canada received welfare ser- vices from the Canadian Cancer Society in 1953 at a cost of $260,000. Ellis -Don' Limited, London, Iasi: month completed the 19 -bed nurses' residence directly opposite the Clinton Public Hospital. It includes accommodation for the nurses at the hospital, the superin- tendent and her assistant, and CHAIRMAN A. i L magma T Col. and Mrs. Provided uiB The benefactors who made the building of the new nurses' resi- dence possible are the Iate Lt. Col. and Mrs. H.' T, Rance. When Mr. Rance died on July 12, 1952 he made known his request that money from his estate, totalling more than $40,000 should be used for this purpose. • This public-spirited. ' gentleman was born. in Clinton in 1864, the sc.n of Mr, and Mrs. S. H. Rance, and grandson of William Hatton, bury who is known as the founder of Clinton, When he was 32 years old he married the former Eva Ferran, who died in 1941. Mr. Rance served in the first, World War with the 3ar'd Bat- talion. overseas, and when the war war over he, was honourably dis- H. To ,Rance ding Capital charged with the rank of Lieuten- rnt Colonel. He was connected with the Ma- sonic Order, and for years before his death was an honorary presi- dent resident of the Clinton Branch No. 140, Canadian Legion. He was a devoted member and supporter of. St. Paul's Anglican Church here in town. As the now Judge Frank Fingland said in an- nouncing the bequest at the an- nual meeting.of the Hospital Board in early 1953: "He put his church first, and after that, 1 believe he placed the hospital," So, through the foresighted planning of one who put in many hours working on the Hospital Board, and who,, ad the interests of the,,Hospital and of Clinton at heart, the modern new nurses' residence has been completed., Hospital Tag Day Planned; May 14 Mrs. George `F. Ellliott Is con- vener of the committee in charge of Tag Day. to be held this coming Saturday, May 4, inn connection with National Hospital Day. the house :mother. Also included is a fine recreation and living - room centre, washrooms, laundry, kitchen facilities and efficient heating equipment. ROOMS NEEDED The. building of the new resi- dence to house the nurses of the hospital was made urgently neces- sor , because: of the ever increasing growth of the community, and the resulting increased use of hospital facilities. Continually new discov- eries and inventions in the matter of machinery and techniques in the world of medicine have made more space necessary if the sick and lnjured in the area are to be given adequate treatment. Now that the nurses have mov- ed into their new home, there is a' good. deal of room available in the old building. 0 Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Campaign help control can, cer in three ways. They support research into the fundamental cause of cancer, providethe means for a lay education program and supply materials to the Cancer Society volunteers working g cancer re- lieve the suffering patients, Congratulations ono Best Wishes to Clinton Hospital Board an the completion and opening of the taxses' Residence It has, been our pleasure to have had a port in this worthy undertaking by supplying thg "Bates" Bedspreads. MARTI 'S BENEFACTOR HOMEYC ATMOSPHERE Furnishings and design of the new building were planned to pro- vide a homey atmosphere for those who spend their working hours in the meticulous task of caring for the sick and afflicted. To the left of the handsome entrance is a small living -room overlooking the entrance patio and the hospital, in which the nurses may entertain friends and rela- tives. Immediately adjoining this is the small, complete apartment assigned to the house mother, Mrs. J. C. Radford. Here, too, are stor- age space and closet for out -door clothing. To the right of the entrance way, and past the reception desk where telephone, mail -desk' and -• signal system are placed handy to the house -mother's rooms, is the main reception room, Furnished, in bright modern furniture, cheer- ful drapes and tiled floor, this room is lighted by large windows, It leads directly to the recreation and living -room centre. RECREATION ROOM "Recreation", taken literally means "re-creation"—a matter of re-creating the energies of the body for greater efforts. Within the recreation room of the resi- dence there are ample facilities fox the nurses to do just that. A ping-pong table has been provided for those who like active sport, There is a record-player and piano, a fireplace and cupboards for books; a dining centre for a quick snack, and easy chairs for those who wish to do nothing at all. SUPERINTENDENT At the far end of the main floor, a small three -roomed apart- ment is provided for the superin- tendent, Miss. A. B. Sinclair. Upstairs are the bedrooms, for the nurses, the washrooms, baths and showers, laundry and access to a balcony which overlooks the newly -sodded lawns. BEDROOMS" Each of the rooms is equipped with a single bed, with modern head board which gives room for books, reading lamp, etc.; ample wardrobe space, drawers, and • storage cupboards; a writing area, complete with bookshelf; two chairs, a wide window, and 'cheer- ful colours. The vanity table deserves a paragraph of description to itself. A section ofthe table surface be- side ' the writing area lifts up and rises to rest on rubber. knobs'. cemented. to the wall. The inside of the lid is fitted with a large plateglass mirror, and the area enclosed which is ample for all cosmetics, beauty aids, etc., which - might be .required, is lighted by a fluorescent tube light. DEPARTMENT' STORE COL. H. T. RANCE `Sentinel That Never Sleeps' Your Hospital is on :Guard The Clinton Public licispitai on Shipley Street, is 'a living monument to the people who have workedthroughout the years to keep the hospital service the best possible.• Because of this continual watch over the health of the community, It is aptly termed the "Sentinel that Never Sleeps". This is the theme that the 2Q0 hospitals ; of Ontario have adopted for National Hospitai`Day this year. While the town slumbers, the bomb" been mentioned, even the hospital is awake; muted footsteps most skilled and learned physicians tread the corridors; the operating would have thought it was a new room bustles with quiet efficiency and powerful weapon of war! over an emergency operation; - Today, however, "early ambula- many brand-new citizens welcome tion" --getting the patient up soon the world there in the wee small —is a matter of ` course following hours. Comforting indeed is the many serious operations; diseases; thought thatjust around the eon- which 25 years ago meant death `. ner is thehospital—an ever-pres- or permanent disability, now often ent, ever wakeful friend to relieve • require, only a comparatively short pain and suffering, course of intensive treatment for If one could go back, in time-- complete recovery. Ten to 14 days say only 25 years --one ..would be were required for an appendeet- amazed by the progress made by omy; now, the patient is often up hospitals and medical science since and about the day following the that time, Even some of to -day's operation,•and home in a week: more common methods were un- These advances have not just known; penicillin, sulfa and other "happened". They are the result "wonder' drugs Were undiscover- of continuous ,research, painstak- ed; blood trsnsfusions'were long ing experiment and methodical thy and complicated the blood planning; neither time normoney bank w,as a thing of the future. has been 'spared in the task of Little progress had been made in prolonging human life or improv grain surgery, and had the cobalt ing chances of recovverY•.