Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 167, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 July 1920 — THE PROPOSED GOODLAND HOSPITAL [ARTICLE]

THE PROPOSED GOODLAND HOSPITAL

A hospital for Newton county, or the foundation of the gift of Henry T. Griggs of Goodland, seems to be fairly well assured. Expression of opinion from representative men and leading tax payers from all over the county is practically unanimous and it is felt that the offer of Mr. Griggs of $45,000, and the lot is such that the county cannot afford to lose this opportunity. Col. Geo. W. Freyermuth, of the architectural firm of Freyermuth A Mauree, of South Bend, viewed the proposed site last week and pronounced it “absolutely ideal” for , the purpose. This firm is now engaged in drawing preliminary plans and estimates and promises warn within a few days. The plan ia for a two story building of pressed brick and Bedford stone, fireproof throughout and containing thirty beds. This number being required by State law if a nurses training school is held. By the establish ment of such training school, maintenance is greatly reduced.