Section D Pg 12 Missoulian Centennial Auxiliary Assists Bedridden
Auxiliary Assists Bedridden
The Ladies’ Auxiliary for the Memorial Hospital was organized in June 1955 with 15 members.
Influential in organizing the auxiliary were Herb Jensen, Clarence Morrill, and Mrs. Jack Clute. The first officers were Mrs. Jack Clute, president; Mrs. Grover Hulla, vice president; Mrs. Leon Nelson, secretary-treasurer.
By 1956 membership was 87. Members had presented a new delivery table to the hospital; put a hostess cart in operation for the benefit of patients; performed such tasks as sewing, furnishing flowers and plants for the rooms, tray favors for special occasions; put a gift case in the hospital for the benefit of visitors who wanted to remember a patient; and established a Book of Memories which is supported by donations from people who want to have a permanent memorial at the hospital in the name of a departed one.
In 1957 the members redecorated a room at the hospital, buying new furniture, and bought 10 new bassinets for the nursery. In 1958 the foyer at the hospital was completely redecorated.
Membership in 1960 is 68. Officers are Mrs. Alex Milne, president, Mrs. Harvey Cole, vice president; Mrs. R. A. Diettert, secretary; Mrs. Marion Dixon, treasurer.