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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1965-11-25, Page 13r * 1;. 1 4 • 4 • • • • e • M • ti • • v rrang ew Seahr� Ceremonies in connec- tion with the opening of the new Seaforth Com- munity Hospital will take - place on Sunday after- noon. The building, which re- places Scott Memorial Hospital, was first occu- pied on September 14th last. Construction began in July of last year. Dr. John B. Neilson, chairman of the Ontario Hospital Services Commis- sion, will officiate at the , ribbon cutting ceremony. The provincial government will be represented by Hon. Chas, MaeNaughton, on MPP and Minister of Highways, while H o n. Lawrence Pennell, Solici- tor -General of Canada, will represent the Federal gov- ernment. Construction of the hospital was made pos- sible by grants from the federal and provincial gov- ernments and from. the County of Huron. During the short cere- mony, plaques removed from Scott Memorial and relocated in the new hos- pital, will be rededicated. A plaque providing con 033141 be unvextec The publw is. inYl attend thg ce?reu4 seating aecolxtzlo„ being arpanged, t1ir4? t l3 .e hulldgug E9I1QWi the program the guests will be invited to tout" `the hospital. Each departntmf;. will be open for inspectipp with members of the stag on hand to 'explain drafts . and to answer questions. During the aftefloon, tea will be served in the cafeteria area on the louv- er floor. THE FORMER Scott Memorial Hospital pro- perty, shown here, 'has been purchased by Mrs. Jean Henderson, and now is operating as Seaforth Manor Nursing Home. Erected about 85 years ago by the late -D. D. Wilson, the building was con- verted into a hospital in 1928 with funds left for the purpose by William and Matthew Scott, of Tuckersmith. In 1948 a new wing was added on the west of the main building. Patients were Mov- ed from the building into the new Seaforth Com- munity Hospital on September 14th of this year. FIRST SODS in the construction..of the new Seaforth Community Hospital were turned on July 17, 1964, in a short ceremony at the site. In this picture, taken at that time, are those who took part: M. McKellar, honorary president, representing the board ; Mrs. Fred Cosford, Hospital Auxiliary president, representing the organization active in the campaign; J. M. Scott, long-time board mem- ber, representing the fund-raising campaign, and Miss V. T. Drope, hospital administrator, represent- ing the medical and nursing professions. - m THE CAMPAIGN to raise funds for t11e new 'Seaforth Community Hospital, which is being open- ed on Sunday, began in the fall of 1962. In • this picture, taken at that time, Mrs. Joseph McConnell, who was in charge of the women's canvass, points out campaign targets to the members of the cam- paign executive committee. Standing are J. E. I{eating, chairman hospital groups; A. E. McCbn- ney, treasurer ; W. E. Southgate, .men's eailvass ; A. Y. McLean, board president, and K. ruse Mac- Millan, campaign chairman. Seated are B. R. Thomson, vice-chairman; Dr. P. L. Brady and J. M. Scott, area chairmen. Other members of the executive 'committee were J. W. Modeland, area chairman; J. A. Stewart, public relations; R. S. Box, commerce and industry, and Mrs. M. W. Stapleton, Hospital Auxiliary. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1965— Second Section — Pages 13 to 20 1 - Memorial Memorial Plaques Are Hospital Feature A feature of the ceremonies in connection with the opening of the Seaforth Community Hospital Sunday afternoon will be the unveiling and rededica- tion of memorial plaques re- moved from Scott Memorial Hospital and erected in the new building. These include . the plaque commemorating William and Matthew Scott, of Tuckersmith, who by their bequest of forty years ago, made possible Scott. Memorial Hospital; and the sev- eral smaller plates which com- memorated gifts of individual rooms in Scott Memorial. These included`o' The Women's War Auxiliary In Memory of Our Soldiers The Pioneer Room The Philathea Room Northside United. Church Furnished by Mrs. ,-W. J. Dickson In Memory of Loved Ones Furnished by Mrs. Adam Dodds In Memory of William Stanley Hays RAF Orange Lily Lodge No. 712 L.O.B.A. Neighbors Furnished by Catholic. Women's League In Memory of F. C. Jackson In Memory of Dr, J. G. Scott In Memory of Mr,: and Mrs. J. C. Woods In Memoriam R. Murless Jones Organizer Crippled Children's Activities Seaforth Lions Club A plaque in the entry area of the new hospital, recognizes a contribution of $10,000.00 from the Women's Hospital Auxiliary. It reads: "A gift of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary has contributed to the pr65i- sion of the lobby area." Various rooms throughout the new hospital have been made possible as a result of memor- ial gifts, which are recognized by small plaques, placed on the doors. These are as follows: Presented by Students' Council Seaforth District High School Presented by Seaforth Branch 156 Royal Canadian Legion Presented by Seaforth Lions Club In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Crich By Their Family In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Modeland By Their Family Pictures in connection with the new Seaforth Com- munity Hospital are by Prank Phillips. Furnishings by Seaforth Chapter 233 Order of the Eastern Star Presented by Catholic 'Women's League of Canada St. James', Seaforth; St. Pat- rick's, Dublin, and St. Columban In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Daly by Their Family Furnishings by Seaforth Teen Twenty In Memory of Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Broadfoot Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Govenlock Mrs. R. S. Hays In Memory of Mrs. Edith H. Russell By Her Brother Izt:,Memory .of Alexander Wilson ,and his Wife Margaret Govenloek wino im 1843 cleared, and settled. on the land on which this build - is -erected. By Their Descendants Furnishings by Bethel United Church McKillop Township In Memory of Mr. John H. Reid By his son, Arthur P. Reid In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Spain By Their Family Presented by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kinsman THE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR, Valeria T. Drope, came to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, in September 1949, to take over administrative duties. Miss Drope re- ceived her training at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital, Petrolia, and after graduating held a supervisory position in her home training school before going to Windsor, where for 10 years she was employed as Director of Nursing and assistant to administrator at Metropolitan Geri'eral Hospital. During these years she took advantage of courses in nursing and hospital administration. She has held offices on the executive of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario in Districts One and Tyvo. The Public is invited o attend the opening of the New J Sealorth Community Hospital . - Goderich Street East, Seaforth Sunday, November 28, 1965 at 2:30 in the afternoon And following the Cerernony to examine the New Hospital facilities TEA WILL BE SERVED NOTE.—The Ceremony will be heldR,indoors. i i