1937 National Hospital Week celebrated with the Community. Tours of their hospital were given to the community. 1939 Quadruplet babies born. One dies at birth. The sisters care for the babies for free, giving them shelter through a harsh winter.
Community applauds the sisters giving effort.
1946 Fifty-seven year old WWI Veteran dies at St. Mary's after being cared for by the sisters and living at the hospital for 27 years. Admitted in 1919 after crippling car accident. 186 beds 40 Bassinets Radio stations broadcast a celebration mass. Big community event. St. Mary's Hospital opens first civilian blood bank in state of Illinois.