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•OIITH CAIIOmtA. FmOAV« MAY 11, 1M« PAM TMIIM Next Satmrday,"^ May 12, Is National Hospital Day 310^ ol Canktaa Hoq^iUl |g Om of Real Pregreie (CMtinocd from trot poco) fbo tout totaled $46,000 wlilch wu assumed bjr Mr. Bamcb^ Local sub- •cripttona prorlded the financial means to equip and famish the hos pital. The Preebyterian manse. Pair and Unton streeta, with the lot and building thereon, was purchased by Kr. Bamch and deeded to the direc tors of the hospital. This was the nucleus of the Camden hospital. On April 16, 1913, a certificate of Incorporation was Issued to the Cam den hospital lg_ the tecTitery of statei^"^°g^ pustee* for the purpose to build, own and Hospital control, as weir as operate a free medical dispensary and hospital for such of the citlsens of KdNhaw coun- tr as should be entitled to its bene fits,- The first Officers and directors of the hospital were listed as follows: W. M. Shannon, president. Dr. J. W. Corbett, Tice president. L. A- Wlttowsky, secretary. M. Baruch, treasurer. Directors: H. O. Carrlson,. Sr., Dr. W. J. Burden, Dr. S. C. Zemp, W. R. HouRh and J. C. Rowan. Build Ing of the hospital was soon underway. Wings were added to the north and south ends of the original building, wards for white and colored patients, with an operating room, were built These were otmnected with the main building by a long corridor. The building was completed the lat ter part of Norember and on Dec. 1, 1913... the first patient was admitted Miss Jackson, R.N., was >he first superintendent and waa the only reg istered nurse employed at that time. Daring 1914 there were 223 patients admitted to the hospital. The weekly payroll areraged $18 per week and the average monthly'pay check was $135. The total cost of operation for 1914 was $8,600. The hospital at the time received $4,000 from the Bor dell Ekute for the care of Indigent patients and $4,’00 was collected from other patients. As the yearn passed there was a gradual improvement in all depart ments of the institution. In January, 1921, the main building of the hos pital was completely destroyed by fire. Mr. Baruch again came to the fore and' gave generously to the building of a larger and finer build ing. During the progrees of building til patients cared for ib the wards. TIfe student nurses had been quart ered in the Burden wing of the build ing, four rooms being ampls to take care of them. As the hospital grew and the nurses school became to ex pand It was necessary to build a nur ses home. This was done by Bernard Baruch and the bailding constitutes a memorial to his mother, Mrs. Belle Wolfe Baruch. The removal of the nurses quarters from the Burdell wing of the hospital" gave the hos pital an addition of ten beds, which vers badly needed. This gave ths hospital a be<L, capacity of 41 whit sod 17 colored. This increased bed capi^ity was mn outgrown and more rooms and hard beds were needed. This situa tion was brought to the attention of Mr. Baruch by the board of directors. Also submittM to him were the plsns for an.addition to the hospital and a nurses home, the estimated expense being $62,000. Mr. Baruch’s response was immediate and the contract for the addition to the hospital and the nurses home was awarded. In the plans and costing an additional $16,000 were provision for additional space for colored patients and also an ad diUonal supply room. At the present time the total bed capacity of the hospital Ih 66 white and 27 colored for a total of 93. There are also 22 bassinets, 18 white and four colored. In 1944 there were 1996 patients admitted at an operating coht of 195.929.69. In 1944 laboratory teata were 9037 on in-patkntsa and 3,668 on ont-pati- ents, for a total of 12,696. Ex-ray examinations totaled 1161, of which 549 were in-patlents and 602 out patients.. There were 1623 flhas made *nd 163 flonroecopic examinations made. The present members of the board of directora are: Dr. J. W. Ciorbett, president; H. O. Carrlaon, vice preei- <I«nt; M. Baruch, eecratary-treaaurer; Dr. Carl i. weat. Dr. a. B. Whitaker ^ Zemp John’ 1944 will be of much intnrea^to^tl^ Mil U- Income Income from wUen^ MU94.U SJdelf •' • • • • ^^«.00 - - - 2300.00tr \«o'w Investmenta .V.V.V-V. 267.87 ' $96,666.26 . Expenses tiMt il 2.819.72 Ho^keeplqg 4717^5 12.186.39 Medical and Surgical 12.088.67 Pharmacy and Drugs .T 8,782.66 Nuking Service 24.686.82 T V 2,986.70 laboratory 1,705.76 innaUCe . . ^ 9RA 1A Net Gain ^ . • • • $.96,666!26 “Be A Cadet Nurse- Girl With a Future” Toong women who wish to aerve their country — young women who wish to become a reel part of the war effort this week have an oppor tunity to Join the U. S. Cadet Nurae Corps. CasualtlM in the armed forqes are iucreasing with our approach to fin al victory. It la the wish of every American that the menl and women tajured In defending the principles of democracy have the best possible medical and nursing care. For American women between the agea of 17-18 and 35—graduates from accredited high scboolf with good scholastic records—in good- health: you can be trained In one of the 1100 approved hospitals with nursing schools. Vonr tuition, your board, room and fees will be paid by the U. S. Public Health Service. Uni forms and a monthly personal allow ance are also supplied. Young women who wish to serve your country—enlist In ’ the U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps this week. Get more Information from Camden Hos pital Oaude B. Motley Is listed Missing .y — ^jjMr. and Mra. J. G. MoUey of .fMcetred a telegram recently _ 'm>a the war departmeht that their ■on, Pfe. Claude B. Motley, 22. has been missing In action in Germany since ApriM4. Ptc. Motley, in the Ninth Army, has been overseas since January L He has been in the aenrlce ten months. Previoualy be was in busi ness with his father at Blaney. He enlisted in the army at Fort Bragg, N. €., spent some time at Camp Bland- ing, Fla., and at Fort Meade. Md., before going overseas. He was a graduate of Dentsvllle High school. Sergeant. Holland Home On Furlough nWAL DISCHAtOE Notice is hereby given that one nonth from thla date, on May 19, IM6, a. C. Baker, Sr., will make to the Probate Court of Kerehaw County hu fios] retoni aa Executor of the ^tate of Mary B. Baker, deceased, and on the same date he will apply to eald Court for a final dlsdiarie •a said Executor. N. a AENITT, ^ Hiim Frekate Camden. 8. C., Aprfl 19, 1941. 6p Watch Your Kidneys/ Rdp .. •fHiwmfalBady Wi *«» M Mater* T.Sgt. A. B. Holland, Jr., who has been In the service for the past 37 months, 36. <4 which were overseas in England, Italy, Africa and Sicily, is on a 46-day furloagh at the home of his parents on the Bishopvllle road five miles from thla cHy. After spending almost three years in tHe combat sones, 8gt. Holland is retnnning to the soil and is aiding bis father in the operation of one of the most flourishing farms in the area. Before leaving for the service figt. Holland had earned quite a reputation in the manipulation of tractors, etc., used in farm operation. honors those who serve every day HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE The development of modern community hospitals like our own was due in part to the splendid efforts of Florence Nightingale whose birthday is commemo rated by National Hospital Day on May 12. Today in hospitals the world over, doctors, nurses and skilled technicians are carrying on her efforts. They are do ing their utmost to win the war and insure the welfare of the home front. Perhaps you have taken for granted the services of our* hospital. Perhaps you have forgotten that it has lent doctors and nurses to save the lives of fight ing men from your community. Understaffed and overworked as it is, our hospital maintains its high standards. But it can continue to do this only with the t helping hand of more volunteer workers. r If you wish to lend a few hours a week to relieve the shortage in personnel, inquire at the hospital today. You will be welcome, and any contribution of time or * effort you can make^ill be deeply appreciated. Those who have served during the past year, know the satis faction of lending a hand to their hospital. The hos pital, in turn, congratulates them on their fine work and expresses gratitude for all they have done. Military doctors and nurses trained in our com* munity hospitals save the lives of our commun- itifs sons. i»»*riUw tJwt. M WMUiMrv. UJCiWy 'ug*If •rd«r —- ^ ^ tse * Doans Pats