Milford chronicle., 1927-09-23
DOVER HOSPITAL WILL
OPEN ON WEDNESDAY
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a camgaign. From that time OF
the necessary work progressed yer
rapidly. A campaign manager wa
employed and a citizens meetin
was held in the State House, a
which time a committee was ap
pointed for the purpose of organic
ing and putting on the actual cam
paign for funds, and goal of $100,
10000 was set as the amount neces
sary in order to realize the hopes
of a hospital for this County. Var
ious persons throughout the County
were appointed to solicit funds, anC
a very enthusiastic campaign was
conducted. People in Kent County
subscribed generously, and friends
from all parts of the State, as well
as from points outside the State
made liberal contributions, and at
the end of this campaign, it was
found that approximately S10S,-
100000 has been subscribed. An eX-
ecutive committee was then ap-
pointed for the purpose of securing
a location for the hospital and
erecting and equipping the building.
After careful cOnsideratin, a site
just south of Dover, on the main
highway was selected. The tract of
land was secured, which was large
enough so that the building could
be erected and a view of the high
way secured, and providing suffici-
ent grounds so that the building
could be set back far enough in Or
der that the noise from the highway
would not disturb the patients of
the hospital, and at the same time
providing ample room for the build
ing of any additions which might be
necessary in the years to come.
Many plans were considered, and
the committee visited various hospi-
tails in order that the hospital for
Kent County might be the very best.
An architect was employed, plans
were drawn, and bids let for the
erection of the building. AT this
time it was learned that the amount
of money raised would not be suf-
ficient for the complete erection
and equipment of an up-tO-date
hospital such as was needed. How
ever. it was decided that the erect
ion of the building should be COM
pleted, with the hope that additional
funds would be provided, for 1t was
felt that it would be unwise to build |
a hospital of insufficient size to
meet the requirements of this COM
and that the building should |
be fire-proof, and otherwise con-
structed as an up-tO-date hospital
should be. Provision was made for
fortv-five beds, a solarium for each
of the two upper floors, operating
room, X-ray department, laboratory,
maternity ward, completely equipped
kitchen. together with all necessary
rooms for nurses and other required
space.
The citizens of Kent County were
informed at all times in regard to
the progress of the work, and IN
February, 1927 it was decided to put
IN another campaign for sufflcl-
ent amount to fully complete and
eouip the building in every way.
This campaign met with immediate
and approximately S77,-
100000 was subscribed. With this
additional money subscribed, the
committee was instruct
ed to secure bids for such equip
ment as was necessary in order to
make this hospital one of the most
complete and up-to-date in America,
With this end in view, the COM
mittee Immediately prepared a list
Of the necessary equipment, which
list was prepared in cooperation
with the doctors of this County, and
with the cooperation also of hosp1-
tai equipment companies who were
familiar with the needs of an 1nstl-
-ution of this kind. Careful con-
sideration and selection was made,
and only such equipment as was
absolutely necessary was purchased
the point was distinctly
made that all equipment must be OF
he very best in order that all the
atest developments known to med1-
,al science might become available
q the patients of this hospital. Be
ore making the selections, this
committee visited several hospitals
lot only on this Peninsula, but also
;ome of the largest in Philadelphia.
Now, at last, these hopes are
.ealized. The building is erected,
md is not surpassed by any hospi-
al building of its size in the coun-
rv. The equipment is Installed, !
md there is no better nor no more ]
ln-to-date equipment in any hCspi-
al. large or small. ~ Superinten- {
md corp of nurses and other help
ave been engaged. The location ,
s ideal, and best of all, it is COM
,letely paid for, and is ready to be-
ONE of immediate service to the {
itizens of this community without s
nv outstanding debts. e
Already there has been some con-
liberation given by various persons '
n providing funds for the endow-
1ent of this hospital, and special
ommittee of the directors will be
ppointed to receive any fund OF :
his nature. 6
There will be an interesting pro- I
ram at the hospital at 200 P. NJ, G
n Wednesday, September 2Sta, at 9
rhich time various prominent sur =
cons will be present and make o
hort talks. The citizens OF Kent A
ounty and vicinity are particularly =
1vited to be present at this time to :
1spect and approve their hospital. =
September 26th, will be the formal a
pening, however, the patients will 9
of be received until Friday, Sep p
smber 30th. q