TRIBUTE:
On Thursday, November 9, 1972, Dr. Belmont C. Kappmeyer was given something most people never receive. A tribute dinner in recognition of his many years of medical care provided to the residents of Hamilton, Illinois. The compete account of the event was recorded in the Friday, November 10, 1972 issue of The Daily Gate City newspaper.
Dr. Kappmeyer, or Kappy as he was more affectionately known, arrived in Hamilton on August 8, 1936, and was soon warned by a drug salesman to leave, because Hamilton was the worst town around! Well, with the encouragement of his "adopted" mother, Dr. Bonnabelle Hall, he stayed. It was by the generosity of her and her husband, Dr. C.C. Hall, who made it possible for Kappy to go to medical school.
During his years as a doctor, Kappy was one of only a few doctors who still made house calls, at any time, day or night. He delivered about 1250 babies, and the last one he delivered, Gina Harman was introduced during the ceremonies.
Kappy's generosity was noted in many ways, one of which was through many college scholarships he provided to area students who never knew it was Dr. Kappmeyer who made them possible.
In addition to his wife, Marguerite, those attending this dinner were his three daughters, and other family members. The dinner was served by a group of "Kappy's Kids" -- children who were delivered by Dr. Kappmeyer. And a musical selection to the tune of "Hello Dolly," entitled "Hello Doctor" was sung by another group of "Kappy's Kids."
(From the November 10, 1972, The Daily Gate City Newspaper)
Contributor: 49575929
On Thursday, November 9, 1972, Dr. Belmont C. Kappmeyer was given something most people never receive. A tribute dinner in recognition of his many years of medical care provided to the residents of Hamilton, Illinois. The compete account of the event was recorded in the Friday, November 10, 1972 issue of The Daily Gate City newspaper.
Dr. Kappmeyer, or Kappy as he was more affectionately known, arrived in Hamilton on August 8, 1936, and was soon warned by a drug salesman to leave, because Hamilton was the worst town around! Well, with the encouragement of his "adopted" mother, Dr. Bonnabelle Hall, he stayed. It was by the generosity of her and her husband, Dr. C.C. Hall, who made it possible for Kappy to go to medical school.
During his years as a doctor, Kappy was one of only a few doctors who still made house calls, at any time, day or night. He delivered about 1250 babies, and the last one he delivered, Gina Harman was introduced during the ceremonies.
Kappy's generosity was noted in many ways, one of which was through many college scholarships he provided to area students who never knew it was Dr. Kappmeyer who made them possible.
In addition to his wife, Marguerite, those attending this dinner were his three daughters, and other family members. The dinner was served by a group of "Kappy's Kids" -- children who were delivered by Dr. Kappmeyer. And a musical selection to the tune of "Hello Dolly," entitled "Hello Doctor" was sung by another group of "Kappy's Kids."
(From the November 10, 1972, The Daily Gate City Newspaper)
Contributor: 49575929
TRIBUTE:
On Thursday, November 9, 1972, Dr. Belmont C. Kappmeyer was given something most people never receive. A tribute dinner in recognition of his many years of medical care provided to the residents of Hamilton, Illinois. The compete account of the event was recorded in the Friday, November 10, 1972 issue of The Daily Gate City newspaper.
Dr. Kappmeyer, or Kappy as he was more affectionately known, arrived in Hamilton on August 8, 1936, and was soon warned by a drug salesman to leave, because Hamilton was the worst town around! Well, with the encouragement of his "adopted" mother, Dr. Bonnabelle Hall, he stayed. It was by the generosity of her and her husband, Dr. C.C. Hall, who made it possible for Kappy to go to medical school.
During his years as a doctor, Kappy was one of only a few doctors who still made house calls, at any time, day or night. He delivered about 1250 babies, and the last one he delivered, Gina Harman was introduced during the ceremonies.
Kappy's generosity was noted in many ways, one of which was through many college scholarships he provided to area students who never knew it was Dr. Kappmeyer who made them possible.
In addition to his wife, Marguerite, those attending this dinner were his three daughters, and other family members. The dinner was served by a group of "Kappy's Kids" -- children who were delivered by Dr. Kappmeyer. And a musical selection to the tune of "Hello Dolly," entitled "Hello Doctor" was sung by another group of "Kappy's Kids."
(From the November 10, 1972, The Daily Gate City Newspaper)
Contributor: 49575929
On Thursday, November 9, 1972, Dr. Belmont C. Kappmeyer was given something most people never receive. A tribute dinner in recognition of his many years of medical care provided to the residents of Hamilton, Illinois. The compete account of the event was recorded in the Friday, November 10, 1972 issue of The Daily Gate City newspaper.
Dr. Kappmeyer, or Kappy as he was more affectionately known, arrived in Hamilton on August 8, 1936, and was soon warned by a drug salesman to leave, because Hamilton was the worst town around! Well, with the encouragement of his "adopted" mother, Dr. Bonnabelle Hall, he stayed. It was by the generosity of her and her husband, Dr. C.C. Hall, who made it possible for Kappy to go to medical school.
During his years as a doctor, Kappy was one of only a few doctors who still made house calls, at any time, day or night. He delivered about 1250 babies, and the last one he delivered, Gina Harman was introduced during the ceremonies.
Kappy's generosity was noted in many ways, one of which was through many college scholarships he provided to area students who never knew it was Dr. Kappmeyer who made them possible.
In addition to his wife, Marguerite, those attending this dinner were his three daughters, and other family members. The dinner was served by a group of "Kappy's Kids" -- children who were delivered by Dr. Kappmeyer. And a musical selection to the tune of "Hello Dolly," entitled "Hello Doctor" was sung by another group of "Kappy's Kids."
(From the November 10, 1972, The Daily Gate City Newspaper)
Contributor: 49575929
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