The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-28
SITES FIND FAVOR
WITH FEDERAL men
HERE FOR INSPECTION

Richmond's two hospital sites, one
east and one west of the city, have
met the requirements and found favor
with government inspectors. Both
Colonel C. NJ. Pearsall and T. B. Kid
ner, hospital experts. have so stated.
The two sites were visited Friday
afternoon by the inspectors, together
with the Chamber of Commerce site
committee. After seeing both selec-
tions OF the committee, Mr.. Kidner
said the rolling and wooded eastern
site would be exceptionally adaptable
for a tuberculosis hospital, and the
level fat western site was Just the
kind needed for a hospital with neuro.
psychiatric patients.
Accessibility. the one great require.
ment of the inspectors, was not forgot
ten in the choice of the two locations.
Railroads and traction lines run
along both sites. as also do good roads.
Water is to be had in abundance ut
either; sewage is convenient and COM
munication with nearby towns handy.
Praise Committee.
Much praise was given the local
committee for its thoughtfulness in
the site selections. The inspectors
said that they had visited places where
the communities had thought of moth
ing but scenery, and that locations
were often impossible. Needs of an
institution which would cost two and
one-half million dollars were consider
ed by the local committee before the
arrival of the experts.
Following the visit to the prospec-
tive sites. and local public institutions.
Friday afternoon, the inspectors and
committeeman, together with other
prominent citizens had dinner At the
Westcott hotel.
Will Keller spoke briefly of the part
played by Wayne county in the World
war He said that $500 men had
served from this county, of which IS
died in service. Our Liberty loan
quotas totaled $7.274.O00," said Mr..
Keller. I'VE actually raised se.267.o $50,
nearly one billion dollars
Raw Shively reviewed the citizenry
of Richmond and Wayne county.
giving a summary of the qualities
which makes Richmond a we'll bal,
anced city.
Pledge Legion Support.
DR.. S. E. Smith. superintendent of
Easthaven, explained the losses to be
sustained in obtaining a site not
measuring completely to the varied re-
uuirements necessary. He pointed out
the presence of these characteristics
in Richmond's sites. Ray Mather. head
of the American legion, pledged that
organization support in every posi-.
BILE manner should federal hospital
be located here.
Both Colonel Pearsall and Mr.. Kid
ner spoke, thinking the local commit
tee for it's work in behalf of obtaining
a site. and expressing approval of the
two sites viewed. Their recommends.
tions will be made to Washington
Colonel Pearsall left for Dayton, O.,
but Mr. kldner will remain here for
several days.
The guests at last nights dinner in.
cluded e. NJ. Campbell. Colonel Pear
sail, and Mr.. Kidner, Frank P. Chat.
fee, DIR. S. E. Smith, John H. Johnson
George H. Eggemeyer, A. G. Matthews
Fred ]. Bartel. Ray B. Mather, Dell
Davis, Ray X. Shiveley, Howard A.
Dill, DR.. s. c. Markley, E. II. Harris
Will w. Keller, Walter B. Fulghum
Ed Hollarn, Walter v. Reid, W. H
Romey, M. H. Pickett, and G. A. Cope.
land