Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
Hospital
Dedicated Saturday

the American Flag which you nov
see unfurled. This is an occasion on
which we may all justly feel proud
of the fine, well-equipped hospital
which is now a reality. Milford Post
is proud Of the fact that they have
been privileged to assist in this
community project. All projects
such as this are worth while to all
Legion Posts and especially to Post
No. 3 Of Milford. On their behalf, IL
gives me extreme pleasure to pre-
sent to the entire community and to
the Milford Memorial Hospital this
American Flag"
During Mr.. Collins discourse four
legiannaires unfurled the flag.
DR.. G.. Layton Grier in making re-
spOnse for the acceptance of the
flag, said: Post No. 3 of Milford
American Legion, I accept this flag
and assure you that we appreciate
It as much as It is possible for US
TO express"
Dr. G.. Layton Grier in presenting
an award of merit to Capt. H. D.
Johnson, remarked: Captain John
son. you as the builder Of this build
ing. have been working with the
building committee for the past year
and have accomplished a wonderful
work. The board Of trustees has in
structed me to have prepared for
you this scroll which l now will
read:
AWARD OF MERIT
Awarded to
Herman d. johnson
For his extraordinary supervision
of the construction of the new
Milford Memorial Hospital
thereby erecting an edifice for the
lasting benefit of those in need of
hospital care In lower Delaware. We
gratefully acknowledge that his de-
yotion to duty. his vigilance in
checking the multitude of details
and his leadership Of the builders
have saved thousands of dollars that
may now be applied to the worthy
purposes of restoring health. reliey-
ing pain and bring new lives into
the world.
by order of the Board Of Direc-
tors.
&c. Layton Grier. President
"Wm. c. Smith, Secretary
April 9, 1885,"
DR.. G. Layton Grier then present
ed another award to Capt. Johnson
with the following remarks: Il also
have for you another trophy, which,
personally, am very proud Of. This
trophy is presented 20 Herman d.
johnson by the board of directors of
the Milford Memorial Hospital for
his untiring efforts In its cOnstruc-
tion and completion. 1885,"
In response. Capt. H. d. johnson
said: "IR building this building. had
Il not been for the cooperation of
the building committee and the arch
itect and the board of directors, It
would have been impossible to have
produced a job like this"
The service of dedication. led by
Rev. Frank Herson Of the Methodist
Church OF Milford, fol-
Ows:
I'm the name of the Father and of
he Son and of the Holy Spirit. we
Iedicate this building to the holy |
Of healing. In the name OF
Him who said the kingdom OF heav-
m is at hand: heal the sick. cleanse
he lepers, raise the dead. cast out ;
he demons OF disease"
Response by audience: we dedi-
ate this building"
"In the name of Him Who went
bout all the cities and villages.
and preaching the gospel OF
he Kingdom, and healing sickness
md disease among the people"
Response: I'VE dedicate this
I'm the name Of Jesus unto Whom
he multitudes came bringing with
hem those that we're lame, blind.
umb, and MANNED, and He healed
hem."
Response: I'VE dedicate this
"In loving gratitude to God Tor
octors and physicians who have
their disciplined powers
[ hand and mind to the science and
rt OF medicine and surgery"
Response: I'VE dedicate this
with thanksgiving to God for
urses trained to the sacred art Of
he care and healing of the sick"
Response: "we dedicate this
lilding."
"In the name Of the mothers who
III give life and being to the chill
rem OF the future in this eOmmun-
y"
Response: I'VE dedicate this
lildlng."
"To the little children such as
ssus took up In His arms, placed
is hands upon them and blessed
Iem."
Response: eve dedicate this /
Hiding.
with gratitude to Almighty God {
r the board of directors, and the i
any public-spirited citizens, and s
e great number Of sponsors and !
Intributors who have made this {
'spital a reality"
Response: I'VE dedicate this {
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DR.. G. Layton Grier in presenting {
1bert H. Richards, Esq, of VIII
Ington, the principal speaker of e
e day. said: "It now becomes my