This information comes from the Northern State Hospital News, last week of April, 1932:
“In Ward A, Minnie S. is the new comer to the ward. Francis J. and Anna M. received company. In Ward B, the charge nurse came back from vacation. Bertha A. was confined to bed rest but was finally able to get up and get around. From Ward D, Marie S. was transferred to Ward A. Rose G. received a visit from her son. Matsuno K. was assigned to occupational therapy. Caroline L. was informed on April 26th that she is going to be paroled from the hospital. In Ward E, Vivian H., Anna H., and Ann D. had visitors. The ladies in this ward are busy making sure the ward is always decorated with fresh flowers from the nursery. Ellen B. was visited by her parents. Lynn W. was visited by her brother. Rae C. Anna B. were paroled. Ward G. got a new doctor. In Ward I, spring cleaning is underway. From Ward K., the ladies are taking long strolls through the grounds, and it was reported that that was bringing up their spirits a bit. Leonie F. is new to the ward and settling in nicely. Sarah A. was visited by her son and daughter in-law. Maret S. is new to the ward. In Ward 11, Bell L. saw his wife for one hour. Gus S., ward attendant, returned from vacation. In Ward 1, the men are taken out on daily strolls through the grounds. Ward 3, John W. and Pat M. are new transfers to the ward. Clyde J. was visited by his sister and father. Charlie S. also received company. Ward 4, Harry K. is new to the ward. Martin K., the self appointed detective, reported that business is slow. Melvin W. saw his wife and a few friends. Floyd D. was transferred to a different ward. Byron C. came back from the Annex where he was working in the Poultry Department. Herman B. is going back to the Annex, and being assigned to the piggery. In Ward 8, Howard M. is getting ready to go home for good. So is Marvin H. From Ward 10, Pat C. created a notable contribution to the grounds by making an interesting walking garden. John L. was visited by his wife and nephew. Rolf S. was visited by his mother and sister. Ben J. is on detail painting Ward 9.”
And that is what was going on at NSH in the last week of April in 1932.
Northern State Hospital Book 