Big, New Hospital Planned
By Sisters Of Providence
By Colin Mick
Fairbanks will soon have a new hospital!
Dr. Harlan P. McNutt, M.D., hospital consultant for the Sis
ters of Providence, unveiled an architect’s sketch of the proposed
new building for members of the Fairbanks City Council Mon
day night.
McNutt appeared before the Council to request permission
to purchase either 20 acres or all of the City-owned hospital
reserve land in the vicinity of La-’
throp High School. McNutt termed
the reserve an “ideal location.’’
McNutt pointed out that the Or
der has been operating the present
Hospital in Fairbanks since 1906,
and that despite recent additions,
the hospital was far too inadequate
to handle present demands.
Plan Start Next Year
According to McNutt, the Sisters
of Providence hope that construc
tion on the new hospital will com
mence next year. Any chances of
starting this year were extremely
slim, as the hospital plans must
first undergo rigid inspection by the
Hill-Burton officials in hopes of
obtaining Hill-Burton funds.
Dr. McNutt stated that the amount
of Hill-Burton funds received would
probably be rather small since their
grant formula is based on popula- '
tion. He pointed out that the entire '
State receives less than $1 million in
these funds annually.
The planned hospital would con
sist of a five-building complex. The
complex would include two four
story buildings to house patients,
operating rooms and X-ray rooms;
one large building which would con
tain all the hospital services; a
building for doctors’ offices and
out-patient facilities; and a small
chapel and residence for about
twelve sisters. The buildings would
be erected as need demands and
money permits.
$3,000,000 Cost
The first building to be erected
would be one of the large, four story
buildings, at an estimated cost of
$3 million. The chapel and sisters’
residence will also be erected, but
it will be paid for entirely by the
sisters.
McNutt said that it is possible
that the present hospital building
could be maintained by the Sisters
in co-operation with the State as a
home for elderly Alaskan residents.
The Council will discuss the sis
ters’ proposal for purchase of the
hospital reserve at today’s luncheon
meeting at Jimmy Lee’s.
For peace and security tomorrow,
prepare today. Buy U. S. Savings
Bonds. Bonds help build peace
power.
Persinger’s Offer 1
Marine Supplies
Al New Building
Persinger's Marine celebrated its
grand opening in Fairbanks over
the past week-end.
In their newly constructed build
ing at x/'z Mile on the Richardson
Highway, the boating enthusiast will
find anything in the marine line
he desires.
Besides handling the Mercury line
of outboard motors, Persinger's car
ry a complete line of boats and
trailers.
Winner of the door prize Sunday
was Dorothy Sterns of 241 Elling
son St.. Fairbanks. She won a Mer
cury “Merc 60” outboard motor.
Survey Bulletins
Are Distributed
Two recently published Geologi
cal Survey bulletins were distrib
uted to Fairbanks news media last
week.
One is titled: “Characteristic Low
er Cretaceous Mega-fossils From
Northern Alaska.” paper 335, and
[ prepared in cooperation with the
US. Dept, of the Navy. Office of
Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Re
serves.
The other paper is: “Geology of
Unalaska Island and Adjacent In
sular Shelf. Aleutian Islands, Alas
ka,” bulletin 1028-s. and prepared in
cooperation with the office, Chief
of Engineers, U.S. Army.
Both reports feature numerous
statistics, tables and illustrations.
Time For
Get your car set for
Safe, Smooth Driving
Let us put the zing of spring into your winter-weary car! Our check-up will bring
your car up to its peak performance for the heavy-mileage months this summer.
What this TEXACO emblem
means to you . . .
A famous name known and
accepted wherever people drive
In each of the 48 States and Canada . .. The
Texaco star is recognized by motorists as
a welcome and friendly sign of dependa
bility. This is due to years of national ad
vertising and prestige of Texaco. People
drive in your station for what that Star
represents. No other oil company has such
nation-wide acceptance.
Products that have no equal . . .
that you can sell with confidence
Early in this motoring age, motorists
learned from experience that the name
Texaco on a product was an assurance of
highest quality. Through research, Texaco
has maintained its position of quality lead
ership. Your customers come to you for
that quality.
Facts You Should Know About The Texas Company
1 The Texas Company was founded in
1901. It has distribution in all 48 States
and has over 2,000 distributing plants.
The Texas Company enjoys the unique
distinction of being the only oil com
pany to market its gasoline in every
state of the union under the same name
and the same trade-mark.
2 The Texas Company operates 20 refin
eries and 8 other plants producing asso
ciated products.
3 The Texas Company has approximately
16.000 oil wells and operates more than
6.000 miles of pipe line.
4 More airline miles are flown in the
United States with Texaco Aircraft En
gine Oil than with any other brand.
5 More bus chassis in the United States
are lubricated with Texaco Marfak than
any other brand.
6 More wheel bearings of buses in the
United States are lubricated with Tex
aco Marfak Heavy Duty than any other
brand.
7 More transmissions and differentials of
buses in the United States are lubri
cated with Texaco Gear Lubricants than
any other brand.
TE
GLUE'S
On the Big, Busy Corner
CO
TEXACO
3rd and Steese Hiway, Graehl
RECREATION CHIT
By Mary Halm
Bicycles may be “Vogue” this summer in Fairbanks.
Anyone, one to 100, is invited to attend an organizational
meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at the City Hall. Plans for a summer
bike riding program will be discussed.
A women’s summer softball league was formed last week
ana tne group is now activel;.'
“working out." There are now
three city teams in addition to two
possible ones from Ft. Wainwright
entered for summer baseball play.
A six team limit has been set so
Dick Strait, City recreation direc
tor, urges anyone interested in
entering a team to contact him at
GL 2-1043 immediately. Practices
are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sun
days at Denali grade school play
ground.
Strait Suggestion
Strait suggests that Lathrop High
School girls try out for the teams.
Tennis enthusiasts will discuss
tennis lessons, tournaments and the
general summer tennis program at
8 p.m. tonight at City Hall follow
: ing the bicycle organizational meet
| ing.
According to Strait, all who
desire to play tennis should attend
the meeting and sign up for play.
He said that there is no age limit
and leagues will be formed accord
ing to ages.
There will be a six team limit for
tennis, also.
Bids Sought On
Eielson AFB Job
Bids are asked for the construc
tion of a security fence and guard
house at Eielson Air Force Base.
Sealed bids will be received on
the project until May 10 and then
opened publicly by the U.S. Army
Engineer District, Alaska.
Build in your telephones
right from the start!
JF YOU’RE planning a new home—or remodeling
—it’s smart to have it prewired for telephone
service.
Saves you money—and remember, no home is really
up-to-date unless its phones are within easy reach
—in the bedroom, kitchen, playroom or workshop.
With prewiring, you can plan your telephones—
both permanent and portable—exactly where you
want them. Remember, you’ll have a choice of ten
colors to match the decor of any room.
Talk with your architect and builder or call our
Business Office for full details on home prewiring*.
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES |f
TELEPHONE SYSTEM
645 - 5th
GL 6-6633