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Show 4 Community Owned Hospital Makes, Strides of n x vvV mf -A . i.. " : W i SUNDAY HERALD Sunday, Decanter 8, IMS ff Progress During First Few Years of Operation -I jt- :.-' . .-V ' ' . ' ' " ' ' it ! mil im ir m njn mim 1 " " The medical staff of Utah Valley hospital boasts some of the finest doctors and nurses in the state. The excellent facilities at the hospital have made it possible for citizens of this area to receive top services in any sort of emergency. Total major and minor operations performed in 1940 amounted to 678 and that number jumped jump-ed to 1936 by the end of last year. Average of Last Year Shows One of Each Three Persons . In Provo Served at Hospita By DOROTHY O. REA As the Centennial year of Provo draws near, the city points with gratitude to the progress made, especially during dur-ing recent years. A monument to the enthusiasm of a community is Utah Valley hospital, which is filling a valiant need for Provo and all of Central Utah. In it's first few years, the hospital has grown in service until present facilities are no longer adequate. ade-quate. During the first eight years of existence a total of 4200 major operations and 3257 minor operations were performed per-formed at the hospital. During 1040 there were 408 majors and 270 minors performed. In 1947 the numbers increased to 732 major operations op-erations and 004 minor operations. In view of the rapid growth, plans are now being formulated for the addition of a new wing to the hospital. The members of the executive board of the hospital and the members of the general board! fund stood at more than $85,000.00 at the end of 1947. Many clubs and organizations have aided in contributing time, money and equipment. Individual gifts have been received and the medical staff continues to donate many- hundreds of hours of service to patients in the various free clinics. clin-ics. The Commonwealth Fund continues to materially contribute to hospital and health activities of the community by aiding with medical clinics and assisting doctors doc-tors and hospital personnel in post graduate study. All financial records of the hos pital ior me past several years have been audited by a firm of certified public accountants. An audited report is on file at the hospital for those interested. Reports Re-ports for last year show net revenues rev-enues for the year as $197,260.68, with total expenditures of $199,-856.76. $199,-856.76. Contributions of $536.30 cut the net loss to $2059.78. Losses are attributed to increased salaries sal-aries and constantly mounting costs of supplies. In view of the stupendous progress pro-gress noted in the few years of existence of Utah Valley hospital, citizens of this area welcome the prospect of the proposed new addition ad-dition which will add another 61 beds, increasing the total to 115. It is estimated that to completely com-pletely finish and furnish the 61 bed addition will cost $500,000. One third of this amount will be obtained from the government. There is an additional $211,000 on hand and pledged leaving a total of $122,334 to be raised in order to complete the project. With past experiences in the building of the hospital and with the splendid community spirit evidenced in all projects in Provo, it is reasonable to believe that the new addition will become a reality in the near future, creating hospital facilities to care for the, needs of this area for many years in the future. of directors, all serving without compensation, hope for an early tart on the new hospital addition. addi-tion. According to John H. Zenger, administrator at the hospital, facilities were used by 9197 persons per-sons during 1947, with a marked increase expected this year. Averages Aver-ages in 1947 showed that about one out of every three persons in Provo used the hospital and about one in eight persons throughout the county. Utah Valley hospital is truly a community health center. Gross value from services to all patients pa-tients in 1947 amounted to $199.-606.1B. $199.-606.1B. Of this amount, $11,147 87 was the value of services rendered render-ed free, partly paid for by churches and the county. Free services given to persons included during 1947, a total of 1255 patients pa-tients treated in the out-patient department sponsored by the hospital. hos-pital. Of this number, 115 were hospitalized without cost to them selves or their family and free laboratory and X-ray services were furnished many others. Other activities sponsored by thehospital and interested agencies agen-cies include a clinic for physically handicapped children, which treated 28 patients in 1947, with hospital facilities furnished without with-out cost; clinic for urological patients; dental clinic for underprivileged under-privileged children sponsored by Kiwanis club; state crippled children's chil-dren's service; regular hospital dental clinic with services donated do-nated by local dentists, serving 133 persons in 1947; cancer clinic, sponsored in cooperation with American Cancer Society; hospital hos-pital out-patien t department clinics for medical, surgical and obstetrical patients, which served 1255 patients in 1947; well-baby clinics and polio clinics also were sponsored with no charge for ho-pital facilities. Free services in the various clinics totaled 2364 persons in 1947. Contributions from citizens of the area have made service available avail-able in the building and maintenance mainten-ance of Utah Valley hospital. Your corn on the cob will be tender and delicious if you add 2 cup ot milk and one teaspoon Contributions to the building sugar next time you boil corn, Many Central Utah dads have, in their turns, paced the "anxious room" at Utah Valley hospital hos-pital and have survived to pass out treats to the boys at the office next day. In 1940 there were 328 babies born at the hospital. Last year the grand total stackedup to 1269 and 1948 promises to shatter all previous records. Club Notes CL1VELL CLUB Meeting will be Monday at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Lester Allen. LADIES AID Members will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. for an important meeting at the Community church. All are urged to attend. ALR CHAPTER ONE Meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Lucille Jones, Sunday at 8:30 p.m., with a talk titled "Social Conditions in England" by Mrs. - Eve Stevens, exchange teacher. MOOSE WOMEN Members will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at 160 N. University, when plans will be made for the annual children's Christmas party. Committee Com-mittee reports wil be read. OF CLUB Meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Wallace Kendall in Chris- teele Acres, Orem, Monday at 7:45 p.m." Members are asked to notify the hostess if unable to attend. at-tend. SOCIAL ART Members will meet at the home of Mrs. A. J. Harmon Monday at 7:30 p.m. Primary Workers Meet at Horn e s OREM Officers and teacher-of teacher-of the Vermont ward Primary held their regular preparation meeting at the home of Mrs. Afton Wagstaff. The lesson was given by Mrs. LaVell Peterson annd problems and discipline discussed. dis-cussed. Plans were laid for the Primary to participate in the ward Christmas party for the children to be held on Christmas with all organizations as sponsors. Dainty refreshments were served by the co-hostesses Mrs. Afton Wagstaff and Mrs. Phyliss Boren to Mrs. Mildred Jacobsen, Mrs. LaVell Peterson, Mrs. Leola Sacket, Mrs. Katie Mitchell, Mrs. Vinnie Smith, Mrs. Marjorie Wil cox, Mrs. Deon Carlyle, Mrs. Ruth Caley, Mrs. Lillie Heath, Mrs. Ora Guyman, Mrs. Francis Brown. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ora Guyman on Dec. 10 in the form of a Christmas Christ-mas party. If you cook your split pea soup in aluminum there's far less chance for the soup to stick and bufn. Interested citizens, who serve without compensation compen-sation on the executive board of directors for Utah Valley hospital, meet once each month with the administrator, lohn H. Zenger, to discuss dis-cuss problems and topics pertinent to operation opera-tion of the hospital and future building plans. Board members are, left to right, Spencer Mad-sen, Mad-sen, John A. Beesley, Clayton Jenkins, secretary; secre-tary; Charles E. Rowan, Jr., Isaac E. Brockbank,' president; O. Harvey King, vice president; Sidney W. Russell, Orson Prestwich and J. W. Thornton. m&m( fjfi vi:; C'W" w IT a SKS53 114 rt BWJ -..JC - J -.-?f..- - . f ' 'z ty 111 ' v vr . Ill M" ' 1" 1 1 i'i urn 1 flfr'lri"-! DD D D.Di.Di El wnu.' 'w imiiiwiiiiiytyy I A - iifi puamimrtii " , itj Ji W1" ,1 i.11" r- " jkJ!frrr 'J -: ' . ta- yjj y-' M ''1 mm - ? X V ' ' ' -Mj ' ill A, proposed addition to the atove building would enlarge facilities by 61 beds, making it possible to care for a total of 1 1 5 bed patients at all times. Dekatos Literary Group Enjoys Talks, .Displays Both instructive and entertaining1 was the program piven Friday afternoon for Dekatos Literary women, with Mrs. Joseph Couch directing.! Mrs. Harry Swain was hostess for the occasion, and MrsyGrrison Flatberg presided at the short business session. ' A discussion of jewelry and figurines, supplemented by a display of the work, was given by Mrs. Herbert Hill, while Mrs. Ronald Frandsen chose stencils and painting as talk i her topic. An informative was presented by Mrs. Frank Ras-mussrn Ras-mussrn 'on ceramics. Each displayed dis-played some of the handiwork discussed in her topic. rri . . . 1 i t . l i :i iiie annum ut-i it-ni vmisinns project sponsored by the group was planned, with Mrs. Flatberg conducting the session. Mrs. Howard How-ard Hoover was named to head the committee in charge of arrangements. ar-rangements. Attending as a guest was Mrs. L. A. Wootton, Heber, and others present to enjoy refreshment? served by the hostess were Mrs. J. Martell Bird, Mrs. Winston Dahlquist, Mrs. Harry Halladay, Mrs. Clifford Hinrichsen, Mrs. Grant S. Peterson, Mrs. Clark White, Mrs. Harold Arrowsmith, Mrs. Clair Aldrich, Mrs Harold Bandley, Mrs. J. Benson Egan. Mrs. Jack Ekins, Mrs. Wayne C. Pomeroy, Mrs. Bruce Dabling Mrs. Don C. Clark and Mrs. Rein-wald Rein-wald Liechty. Fine Arts Club Ladies Meet MT. PLEASANT Mrs. Que Seely was hostess Monday evening even-ing to Ihe ladies of the Fine Arts club. Following a luncheon, served serv-ed by the hostess, Mrs. Helen Pas- Open House Set Today For 50th Wedding Fete All friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Oakley are invited to attend an open-house reception being given in their honor today from 3 until 6 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Oakley are celebrating cele-brating their golden wedding anniversary. an-niversary. The reception will be held at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. D. Collins. 153 S. 5th W. Chorus to Present Concert Tonight Sponsored by Palmyra stake MIA offcers, the Chuntenetts are scheduled to present a concert con-cert tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Spanish Fork First LDS ward chapel. Lcland S. Perry will be directing. Members of the chorus are requested re-quested to call Mrs. Max Rogers about transportation. bocial I ime For Belle Mere Ladies An evening of social relaxation was on the agenda for Belle Mere club Thursday, who met at the home of Mrs. Lester Jepson. Luncheon, social chat and sewing occupied the time. Those present at the affair were, along with the hostess, Mrs. C. A. Dahlquist, Mrs. Golden Taylor, Mrs. R. L. Redford, Mrs. J. Earl Lewis, Mrs. Clifton B. Thatcher, Mrs. J. F. Mower, M.-j. Byron Denhalter and Mrs. Orville Olsen. Stake Primary Holds Party ' Group Hears Book Review At Meeting An informative and well-prepared review of "1000 Americans" was presented by Mrs. -William E. Spears Friday at meeting of Readers Guild members. The program was given in the hom of Mrs. O. D. Hansen, charming hostess to the club group. Mrs. Spencer Grow presided &nd refreshments were served by Mrs. Hansen. Decorations wera tastefully arranged bouquets of chrysanthemums. Present besides those mentioned mention-ed were: Mrs. Robert K. Allen, Mrs. Morris Clinger, Mrs. Stewart Grow, Mrs. Harold A. Colvin, Mrs. Philip S. Knight, Mrs. A. John Clarke. Mrs. L. Grant Han- Rnarri mrmhrr. nl IMah Kialo I Mrs uean A. Anderson, ran entertained Primary officers and teachers of all wards in the stake at a Christmas party recently. Guests were welcomed by stake president, Anna J. Harris, who also introduced LaBertal Whit-lock, Whit-lock, general chairman of the fete. Mrs. Whitlock announced the following program: prayers, Belva Gehring and Mercy Huff; original song and reading, Mildred Mil-dred Hall: story of Christ's birth, Vonda Stewart, accompanied by Elsie Eckersley of Payson; finger plays.' Mima Hasband; poem. Irene Ir-ene Taylor; radio skit, Annie Pet- Grant Greer, Mrs. Elvin Anderson, Ander-son, Mrs. A. Thad Hasen, Mrs. Rudolph P. Reese, Mrs. Lavern D. Green, Mrs. Russel Swensen, Mrs. Frank A. Van Wagenen and Mra. Elbert Startup erson :skit, Ellen Luke, and songs by the group. A Santa Claus presented each with a gift. Special guests ct the party, which included a discus-j sion of program suggestions fop various wards, were: Pres. and Mrs. Terry J. Oldroyd, and Henry J Nicholes, stake high council advisor. sey reviewed the book "The Autobiography Au-tobiography of William Allen White." Come And Ask About Our New Soap Cap .... You need not worry about grey hair, our soap cap brightens dull lifeless hair. MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS FREE DEMONSTRATION Call 2440 for an Appointment Booterie Beauty Salon 154 WEST CENTER XMAS SALE NEW CASUAL DRESSES 9.00 Regular values to 14.95 Sizes 12 to 44 ALL MILLINERY Vz Off XMAS SALE HIGHER PRICED CASUAL DRESSES 15.00 Values to 24.95 CUCATCDC Angora Reg. 10.50 at. 7 95 ONE LOT LONG ICE-WOOL HAD SCARFS 50c Regular, 1.98 ONE RACK DRESSED 5.50 Myrle Dress Shop: - 33 East Center Street |