Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing - Sonah Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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N A H Class History Bang! The door closed. Outside could be heard the clatter of horse ' s hoofs; the postman! Rip-p-p - tear, -presently a letter was opened. No sooner done than wholesome cries of joy could be recognized. Another applicant had been ac- cepted into the Henry Ford Hospital school of Nursing and Hygiene to become a member of the present class of 1932. September 17, 1929 became a memorable dav as each Probie, now no longer an applicant, was greeted, in the Educational Building by Miss George and later ushered to the Nurses ' Home. The next few hours we became acquainted with our big sisters, who took us to the reception tea in the lounge. And of course, on the side, we learned many of the things we were about to face. At 10 P.M. promptly, we were in bed with the door propped open by the chair method. September 18 began, for everyone, at 6:30 A.M. Information concerning the school in general was given us by Miss McNeel, Miss George and Miss Stutter. In fact everyone seemed to take a special interest in our welfare. Initiation took place September 18th. We received small green paper caps which were worn for several days. We didn ' t look a bit more funny than we felt. After a long ride on a Hamilton street car on September 20, we wended our way to the Ford store where each of us was fitted with our first pair of duty shoes. Anemic? No, just scared. Dead! No, just fainted. Such were some of the things you might have heard on September 23, as we were all phvsicallv examined and robbed of 10c. c. of good blood. By October 24, after cleaning cupboards and shelves, we decided that being a nurse wasn ' t half bad. December 25 came and marked, for the majority of us, our first Christmas away from home. On January 20, our probation period ended with the conclusion of final examina- tions. January 21 was our first real nursing for eight long hours. It seemed it would never end. After a week of eight hour duty. Miss McNeel presented us with our first cap on January 28th, 1930. At this point each probie became a student and an active member of the Student Association. A little envelope containing $4.84 was given us on January 31. Our first allow- ance day had come. Class officers were elected on February 26, 1930. May 23 the first acation list was posted. September 14 soon rolled around. It was now a year since we had first entered the school. A birthday dinner was enjoyed by the class at the Barium Hotel. Holidays were here again. On January 2, 1931 a semi-formal New Years ' Dance was given. An April Fool dinner sponsored by the class was given on April 1st. It was a real success. On Julv 14th, 1931 we left on our second vacation. With all the new strength and vigor which vacation lends, a new year began for us with the event of our anniversary dinner at the Golden Pheasant Tea Room on September 14, 1931 ■ Again, the clatter of horses hoofs could be heard faintly in the distance. An- nouncements of GRADUATION were on the way. We wish to extend our greatest appreciation to those instructors and co-workers who have made the attainment of our goal possible. It is at this time that we realize the value of their unmeasured guidance; and as we separate to take up our chosen careers, let us always remember it. [. E. Greenless [54]

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N A H Class Prophecy As I RECLINE here in the shadow of the ancient Sphinx, a feeling of drowsiness comes over me. Through half closed eyes I notice with mterest that a hot Ei ' vptian breeze blowing fitfully about, is now forming pictures in the sand. But how interesting — it is portraying the lives of mv former classmates of training school days. I see Amy Greene as Supt. of Nurses of Dr. Yoakam ' s new Lying In hospital. Muriel is happily married to her Jack, but frequently assists Dr. Thompson in his Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat clinic. Eve Stark and her brother Page are the toast of Broadway with their very original dancing acts. As we all suspected, Margaret Burleigh has thrown her career of nursing to the winds and concentrated on Art. She has just finished an excellent oil painting of Jack Dempsey. There is Dorothy Stewart married to the president of the Edgar Sugar Company, Albina White is now at Columbia University buried in the deepest of books, We are all proud of Albina ' s A.B., B.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Myra Renwick is out west — she married a wealthy ranch owner. Isabel Jackson is Field Representative for the American Journal of Nursing. And surely, you have all read Meryl Yoder ' s book on Copper Country Lore, or The Beauties of Northern Michigan. Doris Woodwark is making a vaudeville tour of the country as a Scotch Im- personator. Buttercup Murney is editor in chief of the College Humor. Barb Sellin is a much talked about, much listened to, and much photographed musical comedy star. Mayme Wood married shortly after she finished training. She is very maternal and matronly with her two sets of twins. Yes, It ' s true, we have an artists model in our midst — it ' s Elizabeth Coltart. Doris Scroggie though she has attained considerable wealth still sells Christmas cards every year. It ' s an old habit of hers, you know. Millie Martin has invented a new electric vibrator for reducing and it is being used all over the country by the stylish stouts. Aurelia Taylor is still in Detroit but, ni)t at an ' of the hospitals — oh no, she ' s running the Detroit Civic Theatre. Margaret McGregor is famous for the specially blended and perfumed face powder which bears her name. Elizabeth Stewart, GeneJantzen and Berthena Oke are travclmg in foreign lands. Eva Erickson is raising the standards of nursing in Montana. Betty Stevenson is assistant supervisor on 1-4. Kay Hall is quite an aviatrix, her next venture will be a (light to South America. Dorothy Haas and Mildred Sprague married a couple of blue bloods and, are now setting the pace of New York ' s 400. For inside information on national affairs write Kay Albaugh. She is special nurse to the president of our United States. Of course you have all read about Helen Morley ' s brilliant marriage to the handsome new Governor General of Canada. Helen Skinner and Prugh Chapman are nursing at a Chinese foreign mission. Helen Sunkel and Florence Goldshodt have gone into Army nursing with much vim, vigor and vitality. Conti)ii (d on pii e HI] [53] W

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O N A H The Will and Testamen+ of the Class of ' 32 Wi-jTHEGRADUATEsof the Hcnrv Ford Hospital School of Nursing and Hygiene of the city of Detroit, State of Michigan, County of Wavne — being of sound mind (doubtful), and understanding, and of age (perhaps), do declare and publish the following as and for our last will and testament: We hereby revoke all wills or testamentary instruments bv us at any time, here- tofore made (if any). We, the graduates, give, devise, and bequeath to the School all our talents, brains, efficiency, cooperation (ahem), and enthusiasm ! Ruth Smith bequeaths her quiet mannerisms. Ellen McQuade and Esther Enright will their store of jokes to the sober minded Juniors. Martha Hertzler gives, without delay, her share of headaches. Aune Aho wills to her sister her social ambitions. Elizabeth Day and Ruth Helmrich give their alarm clocks to the sleepy Probies. Any one in need of an escort — ask Polly Whitson. Mildred Anderson bequeaths a pair of her numerous gvm shoes to B. Winters. JuANiTA Current leaves her Karrel Diet to M. Fowler. Pearl McCo rmick bequeaths her three sutures to the Athletic First Aid kit. Dorothy Hensch wills her dimples to A. Rose. Maurine Abbott wills her daily telephone call to Alice Forell. Dorothy Streadwick bequeaths her secretive story of her romance to L. Richards. Dorothy Oliver wills her radio which only the lounge can hold. Maryon Curtiss wills her spirit of generosity to D. Cole. Ruth Farmer bequeaths her ability for keeping model notebooks to D. Byerly. Jeanette Greenless donates her artistic ability to B. Waite. Betty Kiermeier bequeaths a few secrets in the art of basketball to M. Yohn. Marguerite Henderson wills her hiding place for diamonds to W. Schroeder. Peggy Mitchel bequeaths the art of writing letters home to B. Riechle. AiLEEN Strong donates her fear of obesity to D. Rondle. Esther Rae wills her blond curls to A. Keeper. Donna Wilson wills some probie lots of pep. Edith Kinney wills her sparkling black eyes and youthful spirit to L. Martin. Muriel Casey wills her ability for dressmaking to W. Staublin. Hilda Schulthiess and Edna Denike lend their motherly spirit to the school. Christine Buchanan leaves a few cups of coffee for her sister. Elizabeth Smith gives her business ability to M. Golick. Geraldine Kuder leaves her Private class in Gymnastics to Miss Heilman. Freda McAllister and Hazel Witte lend their friendship to Berte Waite and Bertha Alvord. Lucille Spars wills a few of her practical jokes to H. Ware. Dorothy Kulka bequeaths her loquaciousness to N. Opperman. Ann Pelon wills her magic camera and a few of her numerous photos to J. Devantier. Margaret Furlong wills a part of her large wardrobe to J. Ramsey. Florence Billings bequeaths a few of her hours spent in sleeping to the tired Frosh. Margaret Smith gives her lovely brunette bob to Bessie McCloude. Nell Kemm and Lela Hollowell will their jovial spirits to make life brighter for Ruth Connell and Nita Kisling. Elizabeth Snow leaves her footstool to any and all tired feet. In Witncii ivhcnoj we hnvi hereunto set our hand and Seal of the Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing and Hygiene, of the City of Detroit, thn Kith day of November, the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one. G. E. MoRG, N, Class Lawyer [55]