1920s
1922
After 10 years of support from Needham townswomen, the Glover Aid Association is formally established. Members assist with sewing and mending, furnishing the hospital with linens, surgeon gowns and medical equipment; and collecting fresh food for patients from area housewives … and in some cases, hens.
"Arrangements for keeping hens have recently been made by the Glover Hospital in order to supply patients with fresh eggs. At the same time efforts will be made to make it profitable financially. The Aid informs the public that contributions through this new department are welcome."
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Needham Chronicle
, June 1921
A newspaper article showing early organizing efforts of the Aid Association, July 3, 1915
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Hospital trustees annual report submitted to the town of Needham, 1920
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Solicitation letter from trustee James McCracken seeking support for hospital expansion, October 18, 1922
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1929
The town of Needham assumes ownership of Glover Home and Hospital and renames it the Glover Memorial Hospital in honor of servicemen who served in World War I.
Needham resident and serviceman Lloyd Litchfield returns from WWI to give a talk at the Town Hall about his time in a German prisoner of war camp.
Lloyd Litchfield on the steps of the Needham Town Hall, 1919
Courtesy of the Needham Historical Society
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Needham Town Hall, 1929
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