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Rushden Echo, Friday October 24th 1924.
From the archive of Rowan Flack
Former Clinical Nurse Officer, Rushden Hospital, 1966-1990.
Transcribed by Greville Watson, December 2009

Installation of a Wireless Set

For the entertainment of the patients at Rushden House Sanatorium a wireless four valve receiver has been installed and loud speakers have been placed in the wards and recreation huts, so that all the patients will have the benefit of them.  The cost has to be defrayed by voluntary contributions and the Editor of the Rushden Echo earnestly appeals for contributions.  About £50 will be required.  Contributions may be sent to:

C.W. Horrell, The Laurels, Rushden, and will be acknowledged in the Rushden Echo,
or to:
C. Cross, Echo Office, Rushden.

Contributions already acknowledged £17-19s-0d
Rushden & District 1911 Trade Union Club
£0-10s-0d

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