Milford chronicle., 1921-04-29
MILFORD HOSPITAL
FORMALLY DEDICATED
INTERESTING EXERCISES, WITH INSPTR
Ed ADDRESSES, MADE The EVENT
A NOTABLE One.
SUPPLIES A GREAT DEMAND
LUNCHEON SERVED TO OUT-OF-TOWN
ADINVITED GUEST BY COMMITTEE
OFBOARD FLADY MANAGERS.

The new Milford Emergency Hospi-
tai was formally dedicated to the ser
vice of humanity last Friday. At II o.
clock in the morning, the program
was opened by luncheon, served to
all Out-of-tOWn and invited guestsA in
the hospital building, by a committee
of the Board of Lady Managers. un-
der the immediate direction of Mrs.
Saunders Truitt, president of the To-
cal chapter of Kings Daughters. Mrs.
Truitt herself completely furnished
and turned over to the Hospital Board
one room in memory of her son. Lieu
tenant Richard S. Truitt, a Milford
boy who lost his life three years ago
in the service of his country and upon
whose birthday anniversary. April %.
the hospital was formally opened. The
afternoons dedication exercises were
open to the public, and a large crowd
assembled. The chairman of the board.
John B. Smith, briefly outlined the
growth of the hospital project from
the very small beginning in two
rooms, about ten years ago. to the
present time. Rev. Henry L. Bunstein.
pastor of First Presbyterian Church,
offered prayer of dedication. lRubv r
Vale of Milford and PhiladelDhia,
made brief address of welcome. Hon.
walter r. Miller of Salisbury, Nd,
president of the Board of Managers of
salisbury Hospital, made an address
in which he called attention to the
great possibility of humanitarian work |
winch 1t was in the power of the Mil !
ford Emergency Hospital to render.
Henry P. Scott of Wilmington spoke
IN behalf OF the Delaware Red Cross
Society, saying the society had watch
ed with interest the growth of the
Milford hospital idea and always stood
ready to lend assistance. DIR, Joseph
w. Bastian, president of the Delaware
Medical Society, said that after thor
Oughly inspecting the local institu-
tiOn, he felt called upon to compIi-
ment all who were in any ways con-
nected with the building of the hosDi-
tai for the great work which they had
accomplished in so completely estab-
fishing and equipping the institution.
After the meeting, Hon. Walter r.
Miller of Salisbury, met with the trus-
tees, the executive committee of lady
the physicians and a num-
Der of interested business men of the
own, in private conference, during I
which he discussed some of the DOS I
abilities of the hospital, and brought I
Onward some suggestions gained by L
experience in managing such p
N institution for its best interests. It o
vas announced during the meeting c
hat although goal of $4,000 had e.
'een set two weeks ago in the drive II
or tWo-year-periOd maintenance G
und, a revised estimate of current ex- tC
enses for that period had been now d.
ct at S22,500, in order that the hospi-
Al might more thoroughly perform the W
rOrk to be done. 1t was also announc- p'
d that about $4,000 was already in IL
and, with the prospects that more II
nan $4,000 would be pledged before Io
ne close Of the drive, so greatly in 70
crested were all the communities. W
The hospital is completely equipped. al
he operating room contains modern ca
Iuipment; proper sterilizing vats ns
ave been provided, and private and DC
lblic wards are well-lighted and ven as
lated. Large sun-parlOrs have been
'ected on the ground and the second or
)Ors, while on the third floor large IN
'rches are provided for the nurses. sc
ne kitchens are large and attractive, ac
pecially the diet kitchen, which is ma
nple for all purposes. The total pc
aximum capacity, as now provided fri
lows for fifty beds, under normal
nditiOns, provision has been made ab
r thirty-five. In the near future it wi
hoped that a school for nurse train to
3 can be arranged for. ma
Nearly all the equipment has been me-
ven by public-spirited citizens of
lford. Several outside donations of Sh
,ney have been made. the Delaware a {
apter of the Red Cross and the Del on
are State Legislature two years ago
king appropriations for the work.
endowment fund will be sought
,ry on the work All Of tbe nbvsi. has
ms of Milford will have access to wet
} hospital, as well as those of the by
towns in Kent and Sus- a g
counties exc