Member of VA Hospital's Original Staff Honored At Testimonial, December 3, 1956

Member of VA Hospital's Original Staff Honored At Testimonial

 Member of VA Hospital's Original Staff Honored At Testimonial

BERKSHIRE GAZETTE, NORTHAMPTON, MASS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1956

    Approximately 60 fellow employes and their wives honored Ervin E. Putnam last Thursday at a testimonial diner held in the Hatfield Club Barn, on his retirement from the Veterans Hospital staff. He had been a member of the staff of the hospital since it was opened three decades ago.

    Edward J. Clauss; assistant medical X-ray technician acted as a master of ceremonies and introduced the speakers. C.M. Blackwell, assistant manager, reviewed the many accomplishments and abilities of Mr. Putnam. Dr. Julius A. Kaplin gave a brief talk, illustrated with slides, on a trip through the Allagash With "Put" more then 30 years ago.

    Dr. Richard T. O'Nell, manager presented Mr. Putnam a set of matched leather luggage in behalf of his associates.

    During the evening, eight telegrams arrived from members of Mr. Putnam's family and friends who wanted to express their well wishes but who were unable to attend. Harry Kantrowizt, formerly of the local VA Hospital, now chief pharmacist at the VA Hospital in BOston, was able to be present for the dinner.

Shown, left to right, are Edward and Mrs. Clauss, Mrs. Robert Putnam, Mrs. Ervin Putnam, Ervin Putnam, Dr. O'Neil, Mr. Blackwell, Mrs. O'Neil, Mrs. Blackwell and Rev. Daniel Crowley of Leeds.