Milford chronicle., 1926-01-22
HOSPITAL NOTES

tients ranging from eighteen to
twenty-five. There have been a num-
ber of cases in the hospital requir-
ing most careful attention and at the
present time, in addition to the reg
ular staff, two private nurses are
engaged. Seven operations were per-
formed in the hospital during the
week, and among the visiting sur
geonS~ was DR.. Hammond of the
Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia.
The ambulance answered six calls
during the past week, three of which
were from Laurel. A number of
cases have needed X-ray pictures,
which has required considerable
work in this department.
Already two of the new rooms on
the third floor are occupied even in
spite of the fact that the equip
ment for the third floor is not en-
tirely complete, and the elevator not
yet in operation. 1t is promised by
the contractor that the elevator will
be finished, however, within the
next two weeks.
Miss Ruth Weber of Milford was
admitted to the hospital last week
and was able to return to her home
after treatment of few days.
The many friends Of Mrs. Sally
Breckenridge of Dover, who was ad-
mitted to the hospital on Friday of
last week and underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis, will be glad to
know she is improving.
Miss Elizabeth Eaton Of FELTON,
who underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis on Saturday is progress
ing nicely.
Ira ]. Otwell, manager of the
Plaza Theatre of Milford, was ad-
mitted to the hospital on Sunday
morning and underwent a serious
internal operation. His condition is
favorable. Mr.. Otwell is occupying
the Richard S. Truitt Memorial
room and is attended by a private
nurse.
Mrs. Carlean Minner of Harring-
ton was admitted to the hospital on
Sunday and her case is now under
the observation of her attending
physicians. She is occupying one Of
the private rooms and is attended by
a private nurse.
The ambulance answered a call to
the home of Mrs. Stella Gordy OF
Laurel on Monday of this week, who
was admitted to the hospital and un-
derwent an operation. She is resting
comfortably at this time.
After a stay of eleven days in the
hospital. Miss Catherine CONNER
ford of Dover was discharged on
Tuesday of last week, having sutf1-
GENTLY recovered from a case OF
pneumonia.
Frank Woener Of Laurel having
spent fifteen days in the hospital
suffering from tonsilitis and other
complications, was returned to his
home January IL, by means OF the
ambulance, very much improved.
Martin Wilcutts of Magnolia, haV-
ing been a patient in the hospital for
three weeks suffering from pneumo-
mia followed by an operation, was
returned home on Thursday of last
week greatly improved.
Master Willard Griffith, son OF
Marshall Griffith, of Milford, who
following a case of pneumonia was
operated on Sunday, is resting com
fortably. He is occupying one OF the
private rooms.
Daniel Rash of Woodside who was
admitted to the hospital the first OF
January suffering from an infection
of the hand, is better.
Christine Haask of Dover was
brought to the hospital ten days age
by means of the ambulance and was
operated on for gall stones. His
many friends will be glad to know
he is improving and will be able tc
return to his home in a short time.
William Hendrix of Harrington
who was admitted to the hOspita
ten days ago suffering from pneumo
MIA, is improving rapidly. He is oc
cupying one of the private rooms
and was brought by means OF thu
ambulance.
Samuel Welch of Milford who wal
admitted to the hospital the latte
part of December, is improving.
John Donovan of Frederica wh'
was admitted to the hospital severa
days ago and underwent an opera
tion for appendicitis, is makini
speedy recovery and is expected t
return to his home in the near fu
ture.
Mrs. Amy Stone of Dover who ha
been a patient at the hospital fo
the past few weeks, is improving
Mrs. Stone was brought to the hos
pital by means of the ambulance.
Mrs. Olivia Wright of Laurel VIII
has been a patient at the hOspita
for the past two weeks recoverin
from an operation for appendicitis
will be able to return to her home i
few days.
Mrs. Lillian Moore of Dover VIII
underwent an operation in the hos
pitaT last week, is resting comfort
ably.
John Webb of Oakley returned t
his home on January II, very muc
improved.
Mrs. Katherine Edie of Laure
who underwent an operation in tn
hospital for appendicitis, returned
her home on. the 18th.
Milton Williams of Magnolia VIII
underwent an operation for herni;
is progressing nicely.
A meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliar
was held at the nurses home o
Wednesday of last week, and anon
the important business discussed
. was decided that a card party shoul
be held in the Milford New Commit
nifty Building on January 10. Sever
al committees were appointed and
is hoped that a substantial sum