The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-04-16
AIDING A WORTHY
CAUSE

The regular fortnightly meeting of
the Commercial Club was held last
Thursday evening, and those present
took an active part in the proceed
ings, which were devoted very largely
to a consideration of matters pertain
ing to the hospital A constructive
policy has marked all the proceedings
of that civic body since it's reorganiza-
ton, and concrete accomplishment
has demonstrated the value and
effectiveness of systematic effort
becked by unity of action. The busi-
ness men of the town show a deeper
interest in the club than ever before,
partially because the vision of better
and greater things for Oroville and
the valley have come more forcefullv
to a greater number of the residents
more generally realized that desired
attainments can the better be reached
through organization and community
cooperation. So far the club has for
mulated plans and set movements on
foot that give promise of leading up
to results that will prove of large
benefit to the town, while in several
instances actual benefits have already
been realized. Continuing to work
along the lines laid out the CONNER
cial club is bound to be a power for
good and advantageous to the popula-
tion collectively and individually.
The proceedings of this last meeting
were devoted almost exclusively 20
consideration of ways and means for
placing the hospital. one of the most
modern and complete in the county,
in better condition for successful
operation, and for the making of some
very necessary improvements that
have long been needed. No hasty ac-
tion was taken. A report of the board
of directors was presented by Chas
Powell, and action followed only after
careful consideration and discussion
in which many present took part. The
Importance of the hospital in it's re-
lation to the town was recognized by
all the speakers, and it was the con-
census of opinion that the club should
be liberal in it's support of this insti-
tuition. Without descenting voice
the club voted $1,000 to be ap-
piled toward making the improve
ments that were deemed to be abso-
lutely necessary. With that amount
:he hospital can be thoroughly reno
waited and placed in first class condi-
ton.
The OrOville General Hospital is q
monument to the liberal and progress
i've spirit of the people of the little
community. 1t was built with money
raised by voluntary subscription. II
is doubtful if a single man or woman
who contributed to the building fund
ever expected to realize anything on
the investment. It was a free will
offering to supply want that the
town stood sorely in need Of 1t is
doubtful if there is neater or more
modern small hospital to be found
anywhere, and it's roof has sheltered
patients who have come from far and
near for treatment. 1t is a public in
stitution that the people of Oroville
have every reason to feel proud of, 1t
is feature that wins the praise Of
strangers, and it is considered a haven
OF comfort by all the afflicted that
have received care and treatment
within it's walls. Furthermore, it is a
valuable institution to the town, as 1t
draws many very many patients from
a distance seeking medical and sur
gical treatment, and through that me-
dunn considerable money is put in Cir
culation in the community. AS a COM
munity proposition it is a part of the
lend it all the assistance in it's power.
The Commercial club considered the
request for aid in that light and gen.
erously responded, a response that
will meet the approval Of every men,
Der of the population.