A Successful Catholic Hospital Fundraiser
Community members and local clergy gather to raise funds for the hospital through a well-attended multi-day fair.
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The Catholic fair which closed Saturday evening was quite successful, the receipts amounting to between $1,200 and $1,500. The fair was opened with a few remarks concerning the hospital for which the proceeds of the fair were to go and the closing address was delivered by Rev. Father Stubb, C.R. of Seattle. Albert W. Bush was in charge of the entire force and acted a very efficient manager. Booths and tables were in charge of the wives and ladies, and they collected quite a number of donations.
“The fair was opened with a few remarks concerning the hospital for which the proceeds of the fair were to go.”
Before modern state-funded social services, local community fairs and religious organizations were often the primary vehicles for funding medical and civic facilities. These events served as both a social hub and a critical safety net for early Aberdeen.
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