HOSPITALS
EARLY HOSPITALS
(Mrs. F.D. Seaman)
--About 1892 there was one doctor,
practicing under a permit, but he was seldom asked to attend child-birth. His
fee was one dollar a visit, if you had it. There was no such thing as a registered
nurse in Estevan at that time. A very apt woman, by the name of Mrs. Yardley,
used to go around to homes, doing the housework where necessary, for fifty
cents a day.
--Miss Winteringham organized the
first hospital in Estevan about 1918 or 1919, it still stands today as an
apartment block owned by Mr. Alvin White on
--Mrs. Nell Wakeling organized the
first and only nurses training school
(Mrs.
J. H. Wilson)
The
Creighton and
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held
in Estevan. She graduated four different classes. Some of the graduates are
still living in Estevan. These include Mrs. Lawrence Miurhead, the former Edith
Edwardson, who tragically lost a leg while she was in training; Mrs. Florence
Rooney, who was Miss. Chamney; Mrs. Chris Bisgard, the former Laurain La Coste,
who makes her home in Estevan.
--The school was disbanded with all
other small training schools about 1935, and in Feb. 1935 the Creighton and
Walsh hospital burned down, having caught fire from the conflagaration which
also destroyed the five story Mital Hotel operated by Jake Krivel. Nearly all
X-ray equipment was saved, and the patients were moved without accident to the
Empire Hotel. All that remains of the hospital is the Barry Block which was the
new wing of the old hospital. Previously this space had been occupied by a
theatre.
--Dr. Creighton carried on his
hospital work above the Princess Cafe till about 1937, when the sisters got
(Mrs.
C.R.P. Boakes)
This is
the first group of nurses to train in the Estevan hospital which is the present
Back
row (left to right) Miss Lona Pie; Miss Edwardson (Bienfait); Miss May Sifton;
Elizabeth Lowder.
Front
row (left to right) Miss Hussord; Miss Dow; Dr. Millions (Maple Creek).
ST. JOSEPH'S
(Sisters of
--
--Besides bed accommodation for its
patients the hospital offered operating room facilities, the diagnostic
services of X-ray and laboratory departments, a floor reserved for maternity
patients. The spiritual welfare of the patients having a bearing on their
physical well being, the priests and ministers visited their parishioners freely.
--Because of the drought and
depression those first years were difficult ones, but the hospital managed to
survive on I.O.U.s, farm produce and a trust in God's Providence which provided
the support of staunch friends, an
(Gordon
Knight)
St. Joseph's
General Hospital, Estevan, which was completed in 1938.
It is
currently rated as a 75 bed hospital.
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active
Hospital Auxilliary and a competent Advisory Board. So much so that in 1942 it
was found necessary to build a small wing to accommodate a larger laundry and
provide facilities for isolation, a children's ward, and sufficient beds to
bring the bed capacity to sixty, not counting bassinettes.
--A steady increase in admission
necessitated the opening of an annex in the building formerly used as the
hospital at the R.A.F. training station, five miles south of Estevan.
--This year has seen the beginning of
further expansion. The new Central Stores, from which all supplies used in the
hospital will be issued, was built to the rear of the 1942 wing and was opened
on August 10, 1954, with a fowl supper and dance sponsored by the hospital
staff, Hospital Auxilliary and Hospital Advisory Board. In the same month the
second step in the expansion program was taken when work was begun on the
enlargement of the laundry and the new boiler room. It is expected that the
full building program will be completed within the next two years.
--Throughout the difficulties of the
years we have been most fortunate in the generous, staunch friends. In
particular are we indebted to the Ladies' Hospital Auxilliary whose active
association has made much of the present equipment in the hospital possible,
and who have sponsored the patient's Library. The ladies have been generously
supported in their efforts by the Rotary Club and the Kinsmen. Finally the
competent advice of the Hospital Advisory Board, and
their energetic support have been invaluable.
--Besides the above mentioned
associations, the Nurses Chapter and the other service clubs active in the town
of
--Patients in our hospital have been
able to receive blood transfusions free of charge since 1946. This was made
possible through the generosity of the local branch of the Canadian Red Cross
Association which maintained a blood donor service. This admirable work reached
its culmination when the Hospital Auxilliary purchased a Roto Blood Bank
Refrigerator, and the
--The Government rating for the
hospital is at present 75 beds.
--It is our hope that the sick of the
area may continue to find efficient help and spiritual care in
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(K.G. Nicholson,
Instructor-Manager)
--The airport was originally designed
and built by the Department of Transport as a training school for pilots during
the Second World War. Cost of construction was $3,000,000.
--Construction started in August of
1941 and the airport was completed in 1942. In April of 1942, it was designated
as #38 SFTS (
--In 1946, the Town of
--The buildings not leased by the Town
of Estevan, were in time sold by the Dominion Government to the Saskatchewan
Government and came under the
A two
passenger Stinson aircraft, which has an air speed of 150 M.P.H.
jurisdiction of the Sask. Department of Re-Construction. Many of the buildings
were put to use as housing projects, hospital, and storage buildings. Many of
the buildings were dismantled and the lumber, electric wiring, etc. was
salvaged. The Council of the Town of
(Gordon
Knight)
Typical scene at the Estevan Flying Club and Airport.
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(Gordon
Knight)
A two seater Piper Cub which can also carry about 50 lbs.
of baggage.
Cruising
speed from 100 to 150 M.P.H.
at the
airport are being used for housing, hospital extension, business offices, a
store, weather office, Reserve Army training base, etc.
--The Estevan Flying Club came into
being as a result of the airport. As mentioned, the Department of Transport,
who owned the airport wanted to have a flying club formed at Estevan, and in
order to secure a lease on the airport, the business men of the town got
together and formed a flying club. In March of 1946, the first President and
Board of Directors was set up. The Board members
included Harry Nicholson, President; Henry Mandel, Secretary-Treasurer; Carlyle
"Doc" Purdon; David Allan; John McMillan; Orville Henderson; Leslie Tenant;
Ross Trout and Harold Walker.
--The Flying Club was accepted as a
member of the Royal Canadian Flying Clubs Association, a membership it still
enjoys. Harold "Smiley"
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(Ronald
Marwood)
Bank of
Legion
Memorial Hall
(Gordon
Knight)
The
tranquil beauty of
one mile south of
Estevan
(Mrs.
J. Pillips)
This
picture shows the Town Hall under construction.
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(Gordon
Knight)
This is
where you find many of Estevan's children on hot summer days.
The beach at
(Mrs.
O. Hitchcock)
Estevan
Motel located along
STARLITE DRIVE-IN THEATRE
(Dale Abbott)
--The Starlight Drive-in Theatre was
built in Estevan in 1951 by three local workmen. It was erected more or less as
an experiment because at that time it was said to be impossible to profit from
such a venture in a city of less than fifty thousand population.
--The Starlight was the third Drive-in
in the province, the first two being in
--The Drive-in was opened for business
on
--The industry in and around Estevan
has played a large part in the success of the Drive-in but all in all the
people of Saskatchewan have now recognized them as necessity in our modern day
entertainment the same as radio and television.
Canadian National Railways Station on
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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
(E.M. Hampshire)
--A new branch of the Canadian Pacific
Railway was started from
Kemnay to Menteith -
Monteith to Melita -
Melita to Oxbow -
Oxbow to Estevan -
North Portal to Pasqua -
--For the first eight years it looked as
if the whole enterprise was a mistake since there was an average of one
passenger only between
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(W.J.
Rupert)
The Present C.P.R. Station.
MEET THE CLASS
W.J. Rupert, B.Ed., Teacher
Desmond Anderson
Desmond with his light hair,
checks his school work with great care.
He has one aim, which is to be
An engineer, as we shall see.
Larry Anderson
Larry Anderson is very bright,
He studies almost every night.
He is a paper boy for the Free Press,
He'll have a good future as you can
guess.
Donna Berday
Donna Berday, bright as a lark,
Curly hair but not too dark.
As a scholar she does quite well,
But where is she when we ring the
bell.
Lillian Brockie
Lillian will find great joy,
In giving knowledge to girl and boy.
And later on, why who can tell?
Whomever she marries she'll treat
Him well.
Sharon Cooley
A farmerette our
At school work she is quite a whiz.
A good stenographer Sharon would make
Or people's temperature she might
take.
Isadore Cote
Isadore with black wavy hair,
Tall, dark and sturdy beyond compare.
Maybe a scientist he will be,
Guiding missiles over the sea.
Diane Cowan
Diane has a pony tail,
She'll be a model and travel by rail.
Across the country to
With those dark-brown eyes she'll
flatter you.
Duane Cunnah
Duane a pilot he wants to be
Protecting his country from the enemy.
In cadets a high standing he does
possess,
And his uniform is never a mess.
Albert Daniels
Albert is our vice president,
Many a weary hour has spent,
Working on the project and other
things too.
On this kind of work he is never
through.
Gail Dorsch
Gail's sweet voice gives us all
pleasure,
A musical treat that we all treasure.
She plans to be a nurse, we hear,
May all her patients live many a year.
Helen Dressell
Helen an artist will be,
She painted the cover for our Jubilee.
She'll travel ‘cross country many a
mile,
Drawing pictures in her own style.
Jeanne Giem
Jeanne with light brown hair,
Each day it's fixed with greatest
care.
She figure skates like Barbara Ann
Scott,
And signs her autograph
"Forget-me-Not".
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Reva Godman
Reva is a bright scholar,
By hard work, she'll earn many a
dollar.
For in the future she will be,
A famous teacher across the sea.
Marion Hancock
Deep blue eyes, blonde and tall.
And in her skating is light as a
fairy.
Ronald Hegre
A Mario Lanza he's going to be,
That's our fun loving Ronald Hegre.
Being a speaker is right down his
line,
As a member
of Parliament he'd do fine.
Eva Holman
Eva will travel many a mile,
With her quiet ways and sunny smile.
An airline hostess she will be,
Making lunches and serving tea.
John Insko
John a brush-cut has he,
He loves horses as any one can see.
And he will acquire fame,
In picking the best kinds of
thoroughbreds.
Margaret Isely
Margaret with her cute, winning ways,
As a scholar makes all A's.
Always pleasant, courteous and sweet,
In sketching and athletics she's hard
to beat.
Marlene Kohaly
Short and dark with sparkling brown
eyes,
Is Marlene Kohaly who is very wise.
Her ambition is to be a nurse,
With her around things can't get
worse.
Merle
Merle in leadership is excellent,
Conscientious, courteous and pleasant.
Music, personality and scholarly too,
Fame for Merle will be nothing new.
Robert McCleary
Robert McCleary that's a good Scotch
name.
He might be a soldier and win great
fame.
With his dark brown hair in a
brushcut,
If not a soldier then guess what.
Ronald Marwood
Ronald a musician I'm sure he'll be,
Directing his orchestra with
sincerity.
He's on his way up the ladder of fame,
With famous musicians will be his
name.
Marilyn Mitchell
Marilyn with long flowing locks,
Quietly waits till opportunity knocks.
Willing to help, Marilyn is game,
All these and more are credited to her
name.
Barry Olson
Barry is the "Bob Hope" we all know,
In catching on to school work he's
quite slow.
When he gets older, to
And work with Walt Disney in his
greatest show.
Dennis Olson
Dennis a poet will be,
And win great fame, just wait and see.
He's done his share in our Jubilee
project,
And put on the finishing poetic
effect.
Janet Olson
Janet a stenographer wants to be,
Typing out notes for you and me.
Janet is cute and always the same,
And her kindness and patience will win
her fame.
Marlene Parkinson
Marlene has a pretty face,
And walks with such angelic grace.
To be a doctor is her aim,
And in this she is sure to win fame.
Donna Pickard
Donna is a comical lass,
And her marks are far from last.
She doesn't know yet what she'd like
to be,
But whatever she chooses she's sure to
succeed.
Lois Russell
Lois a tall, attractive brunette,
She has mastered all obstacles she's
met.
In what career she chooses,
We know she won't be the one who
loses.
Helen Samson
Helen a nurse wants to be,
Treating the sick, you wait and see.
Helen is full of fun and always gay,
"Give us Helen," the boys all say.
Kaye Samson
Pretty blue eyes tipped with long
curly lashes,
This is our Kaye, in her bright
flowing sashes.
She's wonderful in drama,
and exciting too,
Beverley Sands
Beverley with a bright twinkling eye,
Give us Beverley, the boys all cry.
A stenographer she wants to be,
Working for some prosperous company.
Janette Seaman
Tiny and wiry is her line,
She's full of fun but never on time.
Janette would care for the sick in a
wonderful way,
With love for her patients by night
and day.
Donna Smiley
Donna, Donna we know her well,
What she'll be we can never tell.
Maybe a nurse or a teacher she'll be,
But I guess we'll have to wait and
see.
Ernest Stocks
Ernest short and spunky,
Wavy hair but not very grumpy.
In the future a farmer he'll be,
Raising cattle of best pedegree.
Carol Stregger
A lab technician she wishes to be,
Making money, you wait and see.
Carol "the cutie" of the class,
In standing she's far from the last.
Marilyn Ward
Marilyn and music are synonyms true,
She's very friendly and scholarly too.
That she'll win great fame is no
surprise,
Her specialty - singing lullabies.
Connie Weir
Connie, attractive, tall, slim and
fair,
Class treasurer and athlete beyond
compare.
A nurse Connie wants to be,
Taking the temperature of you and me.
Alfred Winteringham
Alfred a tall and brawny lad,
Has every reason to be happy, not sad.
For in the future he will become,
An engineer, the very best one.
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Dale Fox
Dale, Dale the girls all say,
They give a deep sigh when he looks
their way.
When he finishes school he'll own a
store.
And have customers galore.
Pat Lang
Pat has a lovely voice,
One that makes her everyones choice.
And in the next four years or so,
She would like to sing on radio.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
--The
following individuals and groups have not been acknowledged elsewhere in this
book for assisting us in this project in some way. May we take this opportunity
to thank the following people who made major contributions towards the success
of our project.
Central Home and School Association
Valley View Home and School
Association
Estevan Mercury
Jenish Portrait Studio
Gordon Knight
Grade Eight Class
Front Row
(L to R) Marlene Kohaly, Marion Hancock, Jeanne Giem, Marlene Parkinson
Beverley Sands, Donna Smiley, Janet Olson,
Diane Cowan, Pat Lang, Eva Holman.
Second
Row: Bobby McCleary, Marilyn Ward, Sharon Cooley, Donna Berday, Janette Seaman,
Marilyn Mitchell,
Carol
Stregger, Margaret Isely, Kaye Samson, Gail Dorsch, Merle Lennoz, Donna
Pickard, Connie Wier, Helen Samson, Dale Fox.
Back
Row; Ernest Stocks, Duane Cunnah, Barry Olson, Desmond Anderson, Dennis Olson,
Lois Russell, Helen Dressell,
Lillian
Brockie, Alfred Winteringham, Albert Daniels, Ronald Hegre, Isadore Cote,
Ronald Marwood, John Insko, Larry Anderson.
Absent
is Reva Godman.
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