Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital Nursing School - Fluoroscope Yearbook (Hinsdale, IL)

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5634- H5521 .luly 10. Senior picnic. The day dawned dark and rainy. We hoped for sunshine, nevertheless by the looks of the boys in white trousers when we returned it demonstrated.that it is possible for seniors to make false weather estimates and use unsound Judgment in the selection of picnic garb. It was on this never-to- be-forgotten day that Miss Edna Stureman had the privilege of being pronounced president-elect by a large plurality. That night the men's bath looked like a scrub day on a battle-ship. Each boy had his white trousers in a foot tub trving to remove the accumulations of the day. Y Aug. 27. This is the first week in the operating room for our president, Miss Sture- man. Dr. Woodard was the smiling victim while she experimented with headlight, causing a great deal of amusement for onlookers. Sept. 2. A reception was tendered the freshmen nurses and academy students. They filed past the faculty as we once did, with a sigh of relief we said, Them days are gone forever. Sept. 17. Even some of the seniors are making a greater effort to look nice these d-ya The reason for such care is that the shiek of the freshman class has ar- rive . Sept. 21. Classes started today. VVe buckled down in earnest for the last lap of our nurses' training course. Oct. 20. A pancake fry in the woods was given by the senior girls in honor of Miss Florence Oswald, who was soon to leave our midst. As none of the young men were present, their places were taken by a number of goblins who were prowling about at this time of year. lt is reported that one of these. after experiencing the heat of a frying pan handle, retreated to his own favorite haunt and was never seen again-until the next morning, with picric acid on his hands. Miss Oswald was presented with appropiate gifts the following morning at worship. Oct. 1. Two of our girls were kindly informed by Dr. Morse that whistling is be- neath their dignity as seniors, especially while on duty in the operating room. Oct. 5. Cross work puzzles-decline of class work. Nov. 10. Ed. Christensen is on night duty again. He's a little cross this morning. Guess it's because Dr. Morse found hiin sleeping in the surgeon's dressing room last night. Nov. 16. At this time to our bitter disappointment, we learned that our faithful teacher and physician, Dr. I. F. Morse, was soon to leave our midst, and this evening a farewell reception was given him in the patients' parlor. He was presented with a purse of gold coins. Nov. 18. Miss Ulvick came to till the vacancy made by Miss Oswald's departure. Nov. 20. This was our first public appearance as a class, and on this occasion we chose to demonstrate our musical talent with a program entitled, The Value of Music. Dec. 10. Enthusiasm rose high and well nigh reached its climax when we voted todav to put out an annual, Dec. 15.' The- clank of skates was heard in front of the gym. as a happy crowd prepared to enjoy the first skate of the season. Dec. 21. Miss Essex' name has risen to the pinnacle of fame, for did she not sug- gest the name, Fluoroscope for our beloveduannual? - Dec. 27. Miss Andre's Sabbath School class consisting of seniors and graduate nurses made the Thirteenth Sabbath offering for Africa more than 5100.00 Dec. 28. We had class meeting during Bible class today as our dear pastor, Elder H , '11, 1t was an interesting time, for Mr. Floodman, the Noah ol' oopes was 1 D U our class gave us visions of the future when he will be classed as one of the great American orators. - 1 K ' H d t the sanitarium had changed from 'Quickly please to Ian.1S. The passwor a I U . I - . Quiet please. Several imposing signs greet the eyes of those passing through the halls after 9:00 P. M. . . Feb. 1. Shall we or shall We not? What?-Make amendments in class meetings. Feb, 27, We were all glad to learn today the names of eight of our members have b ommended to the Foreign Mission Board atiVVashit1gton, D. C. Marcllie2S.relX'1iss Anclre's Sabbath School class. gave 25155.00 for thina today. March 30. Mrs. Stanley James, our nurses .instructor with her husband, arrived hgre 3, few days ago from St. Helena, Calif. We started classes on full schedule Sixty-,nine

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Esjj.--fa Q - June 15. Pshaw! they won't let us have our class picnic until after graduation. These Seniors are too important. -Tuly 1. Graduation week and everybody busy. -lust wait until we're Seniors. NVont it be a grand and glorious feelin'? JUNIOR YEAR Aug. Z. A picnic at Riverside in honor of the junior boys, who are leaving our ranks to enter the Senior class. Miss McMartin will remember the occasion as she was our chaperon. Aug. 16. Today came a sadness over Hinsdale Sanitarium as Julius Paulson laid down his armor for some one else to take up. He sleeps beside his brother, Ur. David Paulson, until the trumpet of God shall call him from his dusty bed. Sept. 3. Mrs. johnson, former Supt. of Nurses, whose efficient service and untiring efforts have meant much for Hinsdale, is leaving for Minnesota. Sept. 10. Mr. Floodman's first assignment in work was sweeping the front driveway. However he did it well. Sept. 16. Two nurses caught by cupid and who should they be but Gladys McClin- tock and Chester Cunnington? Sept. 27. Miss Smith took Junior girls out for early morning hike for breakfast. It was dark when we left the premises but on returning we found each one going to his post of duty as we likewise would have to do, That meant we had to hustle into our uniforms and be on the job at 7:30. Sept. 29. An extra effort was made to be present at Friday evening service for Elder A. G. Daniels was the speaker. Oct. 16. ln the patient's parlor and what did we see but a mock trial given by the citv workers who had been attending court. XVe decided we would prefer not to be on trial. Oct. 17. Everybody remembers the Japan earthquake. A lecture was given by Elder F. C. Gilbert, at Hinsdale, on the subject and it was indeed very interesting knowing that he was in japan at the time.. Oct. 20. Not getting enough outdoor exercise, two junior girls hiked to Broadview from Brookfield by way of Speedway Hospital and Broadview village. Just strayed a bit. Oct. 25. VVhat?-A reception. To whom?--Freshman class. VVhy?-to show we were glad to have them among us. Nov. 1. Juniors and Seniors entertained at L. FS. H. Mr. Moore furnished consider- able amusement attired as a pleasant, obliging farmer's wife. Mr. Lovell looks like Mildred Hoopes when dressed up just so. Nov. 15. Boys given reception by their former classmates, the Freshmen girls. A very pleasant evening reported, did ever so many interesting things. Galbraith and Ferciot buried their faces in whipped cream pie, while indulging in pie-eating contest. Ian. 1. Gertrude IVhetsel spends her HappyC?j New Year quaranteened in Rest Cottage. Ian. 10. The most popular diversion at present for the Sanitarium family seems to be vaccinations. Feb. 21. Gave reception for Senior class. They seemed to enjoy the evening with their little Memo books they received. Mar. 16. Miss Smith is forced to give up her work as Nurses' Instructor. VVe, with other nurses and friends, tried to express our regrets to her by giving a reception and presenting her with a gift. May 25. Our class started operating room work. Promotion cometh not by chance and Miss Doering, no doubt by virtue of her faithfulness to duty, had the honor of being the Hrst member to work in this department. 4 june 6. Commencement time is here. XVe're sorry to lose our senior friends with whom we have worked so long-yet so happy to be able to wear our class pins and ourselves be dignified Seniors-Upon us now rest the weighty responsi- bilities. SENIOR YEAR june 9. The individual who has never been a senior can not appreciate our feelings on this memorable night when each member passed from tl1e seemingly insig- nificant state of a iunior to His excellency, the senior. Sixty-eight

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tis?-4 dh . today. The general opinion is that we'll have to sit up and take notice from now on. April 5. We have Senior prayer band every Sundav morning, It seemed that more had the pleasure of attending this nm-hing than ever before. It has been said that, prayer is the key that unlocks I-leaven's storehouse. We as Seniors need provisions from the wonderful storehouse as we take up our duties each day. April 8. The boys have a private class meeting. The girls overheard that they are still discussing graduating uniforms. It is now agitated that they want white swallow-tailed coats. XVe do wonder if they really know what they want. April 9. Senior girls with Miss Ulvick and Mrs. James, visited DeLee's Lying-In Hospital today. April 20. Car left Fluoroscope ohice at S100 .-x. M. for Broadview, laden with valuable luggage, namely, tive enthusiastic seniors who held in their possession the Fluoro- scope manuscript. Three cheers for the annual! April 23. The Sanitarium Management granted the senior class a very pleasant and prohtable trip today. NVent into Chicago and visited the Abbot Drug Labora- tories and the Chicago Municipal Hospital. XVC were glad to be accompanied by Dr, Mary. Miss Ulvick, and Mrs. lames. April 24. Six Fluoroscope enthusiasts left the Sanitariuni at a very early hour for llerrien Springs to conduct a campaign for the annual, Upon their return they report success and a very pleasant trip. May 131 'The senior class with a number of others took auto trip to the Chicago 'State Hospital located at Dunning. Stopped on our way home for picnic supper and games. - A W t Exercises tonight. Address given by Protessor Mav 18. Academy Commencemen 'l,amson. wk si: 1 va My dear fellow, said the lloctor gravely, your rheumatism, as you call it but which is really osteoarthritis, is caused by defective teeth, science has proved that fact. Now, let me see your teeth. All right, Doc, murmured his patient, wearily, hold out your hand. ik sk ff ar Student: XVhat should I do for a man who has his nose broken in two places? Doctor: Tell him to keep out of those places. br bs sr Jr Miss Tupper: Miss Ladd, how should one care for premature babies? Miss Ladd: l'ut them in the refrigerator. THE NIGHT NURSE l QLTIFT little night nurse, Really just a voice, Gently shoves my door ajar, Makes me to rejoice, Like to have the night nurse Come into my room, , Sort of routes monotony, Scares away the gloom. w Nice to know the night nurse 'XVatches me in bed Says a word to wakeful meg Finds nie if I'm dead. 1 .fl Paiieul 2 Seventy ,