The Guide

4 THE GUIDE Thursday, September 21, 1961

WEST of the City Limits with Ron Levitt

You never quite realize how fast Our Town is growing — until you start talking with individuals vitally concerned with just how many people there are who need specific services or care. You get a pretty good idea, however, when you talk with those vitally concerned about medical care, and especially, hospitals. I sat in on a session of hospital executives from the new Cedars of Lebanon Hospital which opens next month and the conversation was stimulating as well as informative. There was talk of the great growth of population; the need for more and more hospital beds and modern hospitals in which to care for the growing needs; and the means of getting such facilities. It probably is apparent that the majority of hospitals are not supported by public money. Jackson Memorial Hospital is the exception — not the rule. Then, where does this money come from — for it costs money — lots of it — to build, to equip and to operate today's hospitals. I got the answer from those whose job it is to stimulate public interest in the Cedars of Lebanon's $4,500,000 new, non-sectarian hospital. The hospital will be dedicated and opened on October 29 — but the work began years ago. And the work basically is getting the contributions to build the hospital — for the bulk of the money must come from private gifts — large and small. That means a fund raising campaign! That does not mean the type of pass-the-cup theater fund raising I remember in years past — but fund raising with an explanation. Individual citizens are asked to make contributions to build a hospital — with the explanation in cold but meaningful terms of the GREAT NEED for more hospitals— for better equipped hospitals — for more medical units to take care of a population which grows and grows every-day. These fund raisers today are not the barnstorming types of yesteryear — but executives who can give you a fact by fact analysis to show that unless new hospital facilities come into being, hundreds of persons may not be able to have the medical facilities they may need. I, myself, have only been in hospitals to have tonsils removed, to await the birth of my two youngsters (I was in the waiting room those times) and a couple of times in service when I got seasick, but it is a good thought to know that in case of emergency of any type, there is sufficient hospital space in Our Town for all who need it. This is not an appeal! But I think when community needs such as this are brought to our attention, we should stop and consider them. We are fortunate if we do not need hospitalization — but we should always keep in mind the possible need. We should remember that hospital facilities are a great need of any growing community. And, it might be wise for all of us to remember that a majority of hospitals are not supported by governmental funds . . . that private funds are responsible for giving us much of the medical facilities we now have. These are just one of the many needs of a growing community; There are — many others — more schools, libraries, recreation facilities, etc. Fortunately, our taxes can be used for much of these. However, the hospitals built from private funds and the thousands of people who contributed to their development deserve a pat on the back. Such donations — big and small — do a great service to our community.

Electricity consumption in Florida homes, businesses and manufacturing plants last year was up 13 per cent over 1959

Area Men In Military Training

Lt. Col. Othon E. Wedbush and Army SP4 Harold D. Fryar, both Southwest area residents, are in the thick of the military. Lt. Col. Wedbush, 42, 7900 SW 58th Ave., recently began a 16-week course on preparation of officers for higher commands at the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He is scheduled for assignment to Germany. Specialist Fryar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Fryar Sr., 6119 SW 76th St., participated with the 7th Division's 3rd Infantry in a river-crossing exercise in Korea. Fryar and the others had to cross under a smoke screen at the Imjin River, scene of some of the bitterest fighting in the Korean conflict.

SW Garden Club Is Resuming

A "back to work" meeting of the Southwest Garden Club will be held today (Thursday) at the home of Mrs. Peggy Metzker, 8460 SW 43rd St. After recessing for the summer months, the Southwest Garden Club plans to put its projects into full swing again, including the further beautification of Rockway Junior High School. Mrs. Terry Monger is chairman of this committee. Mrs. Lois Kenworth is President.

Joint Fashion Show Saturday

Coral Gables Jaycee Auxiliary and the South Miami Jaycee Auxiliary members are joining forces and will present a benefit fashion show Saturday. Mrs. Gordon Levison of the Gables organization is general chairman. The party will be held in the Hibiscus Room of Burdine's at 2:30 p.m.

Biltmore Club Will Meet Today

Mrs. Milton Sherman, 5965 Chapman Field Dr., will open her home today (Thursday) for the first fall meeting of the Biltmore Heights Garden Club. Horticulture will be the topic with Mrs. Cameron Justason and Mrs. Sherman leading the discussion. Luncheon will follow the meeting.

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WOOLWORTH'S IN THE RED BIRD SHOPPING CENTER

Glassbake OVEN WARE REG. 88c SPECIAL 57c IMPORTED WILLOW BASKETS REG. 88c SPECIAL 66c SEPTEMBER SPECIAL CLOSEOUT! DISCONTINUED NUMBERS IN TABLE LAMPS VALUES TO $15.98 $8.88 WE MUST MAKE ROOM FOR OUR NEW FALL