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MEMOiiAL
HOSPITAL
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Just 17 years a go-on June 11, 1950-the new Pioneer
Memorial Hospital was dedicated. On the occasion of
this anniversary, we extend a cordial invitation to the
public to our open house. We welcome everyone to
come between the hours of 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. for a
visit. Guided tours will be provided so that you may
inspect the facilities of your hospital.
A Word From
WILL O'HARRA-Administrator
When Pioneer Memorial Hospital opened
its doors 17 years ago, it was the result of
cooperative effort of the many who recognized
the great need for a hospital to serve this
area.
Since that time, its operation has been
marked by cooperative effort, and it has ful
filled all expectations in service.
A total of 17,945 patients have been treated
at Pioneer Memorial hospital. Its fine facili
ties, coupled with a skilled staff of doctors
and nurses, have been responsible lor saving
many lives. It has relieved suffering to a
degree that cannot be measured. It has pro
vided immediate treatment for those in the
area it serves when delays in transportation
to more distant points might have resulted In
fatalities or serious consequences.
The importance of the hospital has been emphasized time and time again
in the hundreds of "thank you" notes and words of appreciation from those
who have been dismissed as patients. Seldom does a week go by when a card
of thanks is not printed in the Gazette-Times as an expression of appreciation
by a grateful patient for the medical care and treament offered and extended here.
On this occasion, we want to say Thank You I" for these fine kind words.
They have brought added encouragement and meaning to our work.
At the same time we believe that the people we serve are "something spe
cial." too. We think their attitude, their cooperation and their gratitude make
them easier to treat and care for than people in some other areas.
The assistance and support of the hospital through these years has been
very gratifying. Many individuals, organizations and businesses have made gen
erous contributions in money, equipment and service. The county court has
given excellent cooperation.
While the primary role of the hospital is to serve through care to the ill
and injured, it is important to the community economically, too. It costs approx
imately S250.CC0 per year to operate, and it is very close to being self-supporting.
Average annual help from county taxes has been less than $10,000, although
S23.000 is provided in the county budget this year to take care of some addition
al needs. Some 5156,000 per year in payroll is fed back into the community,
and the bulk of the entire cost of operation is spent locally.
We're proud of our hospitalas you must be, we're proud of the people we
serve; we appreciate the spirit all our people and organizations have shown
towards us, and the cooperation they have given. We'd like the opportunity
of saying "Thank you" when you come to our Open House Sunday.
Our Building .
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Our Staff . . .
Our Up-to-date Facilities . . .
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DAY SHIFT Seated, Maxlne Warren, Housekeeper; Sue Vinson, Housekeeper; Ray lone Brltt, Laun
dress; standing left Edna Struthers, Nursing Aid; Stella McCarthy, Cook; Linda Grindstalf, Nurs
ing Aide; Leona Hale, Nursing Aide; Maxine Schmidt, Surqory Aide; Joan Grey, Nursing Super
visor; Charlotte Sparks, Nursing Aide; Nadine O'Brien, Office; Evelyn Sweek, Head Cook; Holon
Becker, Consulting Dietitian. Not pictured on this shift are: Hone Wyman, Office Mgr.; Edna
Bailey, Kitchen; Gladys Conner, Kitchen; Claudia Campbell, Kitchen; Patty Prock, Office; Wilma
Hill, Housekeeper; Alta Pierce, Kitchen; Nedra Smith, R. N.; Betty Bailey, Nursing Aide; Edith
Case, Nursing Aide; Anna Schwarzin, L.P.N.
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THESE PHOTOS show some of the facilities at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Upper left, view of kitchen; upper center,
surgery; upper right, 'squirrel cage' bed for patients with back injuries. Lower left, Emerson 'Birtheez' in obstetrics
ward, a gift to the hospital from a private donor; lower center, an airlock in delivery room; lower right, equip
ment in the laboratory.
NIGHT SHIFT Barbara Jessmer, Nursing Aide;
Hattie Harndon, Nursing Aide; Joyce Cross,
R. N. Not pictured on this shift are: Pat
Eubanks, Nursing Aide; Fay Pierce, R. N.; Bet
tie Doherty, R, N.; Ruby Munkers, Nursing
Aide.
EVENING SHIFT Claire Anderson. Nursing
Aide; Frank Conner, Maintenance; Ruth Ann
Casebeer, R. N.; Bob Lowe, Engineer; Mallie
Harris, Nursing Aide; Marilyn Roblson, Nurs
ing Aide. Not pictured on this shift are: Jean
Ruhl, R. N.; Ethel Rose, R. N.; June Alsup,
Nursing Aide; Sophie Ayres, Nursing Aide;
Bonnie Kessel, Office; Marsha Sowell, Office.