Anamosa - A Reminiscence 1838 - 1988

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Anamosa Community Hospital
Dr. J.D. Paul started his medical practice in Anamosa
in 1914. after receiving his medical degree from the
University of St. Louis. He interned at Alexian
Brothers's Hospital and at St. Anthony's Hospital at
Terre Haute. Indiana.
In 1944, Dr. Paul purchased the building at 117 East
Main Street in Anamosa from Clyde Chipman. At that
time. it was occupied by the Central Barber and Beauty
Shops. which Dr. Paul remodeled for use as a doctor's
oflice.
On September 1. 1946. Dr. Paul's son, Dr. Robert D.
Paul. joined his father in the general practice of
medicine. after the latter had been released from three
years of military service in the Medical Corps of the U.S.
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Dr. J. D. Paul (Photo submitted by Mildred Brown)
Drs. Paul, Brown 8: Bailey
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submitted by Rosemary Bailey and Mildred Brown
army. He remained in the practice with his father until
1951.
October 1. 1952. Dr. Gerald F. Brown. of Escanaba.
Michigan. became associated with Dr. J.D. Paul. Dr.
Brown received his Medical Degree from the University
of Chicago. and in 1947. was certified by the American
Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. His residency in
obstetrical training included a year at Lying-in Hospital
in Chicago. where he had the honor of being the last
Resident under the guidance of Dr. Fred Lyman Adair.
Dr. Adair. who was bom in Anamosa. July 28. 1877.
became a noted authority in his fleld. He was born at
120 South Ford Street. where the Neal Doughertys
reside.
Early one spring morning in 1955. Dr. Gerald Brown
was on his way to the Anamosa Hospital, when he
noticed smoke coming from his and Dr. Paul's office.
Anamosa firemen discovered a smoldering mattress in
the upstairs apartment. The apartment was occupied
by Fritz Rudolph. Rudolph was not injured. but due to
the heavy smoke, it took over an hour to smother the
flre. Twenty firemen assisted at the scene. Smoke and
water damage to the building was estimated at 82.500.
Inasmuch as extensive repairs were needed. Dr.
Brown drew up plans for six additional rooms on the
lower floor. to include a surgical room. a pediatrics
room and a physical therapy room. Two extra rooms
were also made available for th- use of any future
doctor that might wish to practice with them.
In the summer of 1956. Dr. John L. Bailey. Anamosa
native who graduated from high school in Morley.
joined Drs. Paul and Brown in the remodeled offices on
Main Street. March 24. 1964. Dr. Paul succumbed to a
heart attack.
Dr. Brown purchased the remaining one half interest
in the building from the Dr. Paul estate.
April 1. 1960. Drs. Brown and Bailey extended