Dr. Berthelsen To Locate In Howard

[genealogynut]

Howard Courant-Citizen
December 8, 1955

DR. BERTHELSEN TO LOCATE IN HOWARD

Dr. Berthelsen, well known physician surgeon, who formerly practiced his profession at Moline, has made arrangements to come to Howard to locate.  He is well known in this section and all are happy that once again this community will have a medical doctor.

For the present he will be located in the old Dr. R. C. Harner building, just south of the theatre, now owned by Will O. Gibbon.
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HOWARD CITIZENS WELCOME DR. BERTHELSEN

The news that Dr. Berthelsen was coming to live in Howard and practice medicine became a reality on Monday of this week, and the response to this news was demonstrated in a most unusual manner.  When the doctor expressed a desire to start his work in the office building used by the late Dr. R. C. Harner, the citizens realized that this building needed painting and repairing. Several business men relayed this information to the Howard citizens and by 7:00 p.m. that same evening twenty-five men came in work clothes to start the job.  So many came that shifts were organized and the renovation started.  On Tuesday other volunteers came and again on Tuesday night, and the work will continue until all is in readiness for occupancy.  By work, cooperation, and in the finest spirit of good fellowship, Howard is saying, "Welcome to our community, Dr Berthelsen and family.  We are so glad to have you and we are ready to help you serve our community  We want you to love it as we do."

[genealogynut]

I believe that later Dr. Berthelsen moved his office across the street, as I remember it being where the library is now.  (The library expanded, taking in the doctors office in the early 1970's, I think it was).  Terry Miller was Dr. Berthelsen's nurse.  And I remember the Berthelsen family.  The children were Rebecca and Rodney (who was very onery).  They lived in the big house just across the street west of the old grade school building.

[CarlaG]

Hi!

I couldn't miss the opportunity to share a story about my favorite doctor. When I was about 11 years old, I came down with the German measles. It was a very bad case and I had trouble breaking out. My fever was extremely high and my parents (Carl and Betty Criger) called Dr. Berthelsen. He and Terry rushed right over and began to give me alcohol rubs and, when the fever did not go down, they put ice packs around my body. They stayed for several hours and although I was almost delirious with fever, I remember Dr. Berthelsen asking me what I liked to do for fun in the summer. I told him that I enjoyed fishing.

The next morning, Dr. Berthelsen stopped by the house. I was sitting up in bed when he poked his head around the bedroom door and smiled at me. When he stepped out from behind the door he was holding a brand new Zebco rod and reel. He handed it to me and said, "I hope you catch some big ones!"

Dr. Berthelsen was one of those people who didn't just do his job. He went beyond that. He brought laughter, joy and love wherever he went. He didn't just make a living--he made a difference. I'll never forget him.

Carla Golden
Kansas City, MO[/size][/size]

[Teresa]

That was a wonderful story Carla.. Thanks..and it is so great to see you in the doors of the Forum.
Don't be such a stranger from now on..

[genealogynut]

Times have sure changed.........a Dr. making housecalls is practically unheard of today.  For one thing, it would be too dangerous with all these drug addicts we have in our society.