DMSCO Log Book Vol.23 1945

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LOG BOOKPUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 23 JANUARY, 1945 Number 1

The OsteopathicManagement of

InfluenzaLESTER RAUB, D.O.

The following Essay wassubmitted in April, 1944, forthe annual Singleton EssayPrize Contest. It was judgedthe best of those submitted bycontestants in the Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy. Itis reprinted here since it con-stitutes a splendid review on asubject of great interest.-Ed.

DefinitionSimple, uncomplicated influ-

enza is a specific, acute, conta-gious and infectious virus dis-ease with a short incubation pe-riod, few or no prodromal symp-toms, a sudden onset and ashort, febrile, usually non-fatalcourse. Complications howeverare frequent and profoundly in-fluence the mortality rate. Manshares with monkeys, mice andferrets the doubtful distinctionof susceptibility to the disease.The history of influenza officiallybegins with Leichtenstern's rec-ord of the European epidemicof 1510 A.D. but its true historyundoubtedly goes much fartherback. Influenza is endemic ev-erywhere, localized epidemicsoccur sporadically, and at fairlyregular intervals great pande-mics sweep the globe startingat several f--oci simultaneouslyand spreading rapidly over theworld. These pandemics arecomposed roughly of threewaves separated by a few weeks,in each wave the mortality rateincreases while the . morbidityusually decreases. Such pan-demics occurred in 1781, 1832,1847, 1889, and 1918. In that of1918 an estimated 500,000 fatal-ities in the United States and a20,000,000 world total was thetoll exacted by influenza andcomplications (4, 8, 21).

EtiologyThe etiological factor of "flu"

is a filtrable virus, first isolatedin 1933 by Smith, Andrews andLaidlaw (4).; It may appear inseveral strains (Horsfal's Influ-,enza A virus, Influenza B virus,etc. (8.) and to date three havebeen isolated. Often associatedwith the virus is Heimophilusi in-fluenzae (a small, Gram nega-tive, non-motile bacillus), some-times Bacterium pneumosintes(a filter passing organism), andoccasionally other secondary in-vaders .such- as'the pneumococ-

cus, hemolytic streptococcus,Staphylococcus aureus, Strepto-coccus viridans, Staphylococcusalbus, Micrococcus ciatarrhalis,Friedlander's bacillus, meningo-coccus and others (21.). No ra-cial immunity to the virus ex-ists but individual resistancevaries, as evidenced by the factthat from 25% to 75% of peopleescape the disease during epi-demics. After an attack thereis a short-lived immunity lastingless than a year. Recovery andsubsequent immunity are prob-ably due to the formation in the

body of a specific virus-neutraliz-ing antibody. The increased se-verity of influenza during pan-demics may be due either to avirus strain of' greater virulenceor to the development of a rela-tively non-immune population(8.). Transmission is by con-

tact or droplet infection via therespiratory tract, and by fomitessuch as tableware. Healthy car-riers may exist. Exposure tocold and dampness, mental andphysical fatigue, irritation ofmucous membranes by dry airand sudden changes in tempera-

ture all play parts as predispos-ing factors to susceptibility(4, 17.).

PathologyThe pathology in influenza va-

ries in direct proportion to theamount of secondary invasion,The virus itself causes a simplecatarrhal inflammation of theupper respiratory tract withedema and mononuclear cell in-filtration, perhaps with some in-terstitial pneumonitis and peri-bronchial exudate. Presence ofHemophilus influenzae accentu-

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Entered as second classmatter, February 3rd, 1923,at the post office at DesMoines, Iowa, under theact of August 24th, 1912.

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Des Moines Still College of OsteopathyPresents

Graduate Course in Osteopathic Therapeutics

PROGRAMMonday-January 29

9:30-Osteopathic Principles-Dr. Byron E. Laycock10:30 Emergency Treatment of Appendicular Injuries-

Dr. L. A. Deitrick12:00 Faculty Luncheon-Younkers Tea Room1:30 Theory of Osteopathy in Practice-Dr. C. Robert Starks2:30 The Shoulder Girdle-Dr. C. Robert Starks3:30 Differential Diagnosis and Treatment-Low Back

Pathologies-Dr. C. Robert Starks

Tuesday-January 30

9:30 Arthritis-Dr. Paul L. Park10:30 Injuries of the Foot and Ankle-Dr. C. Robert Starks1:30 Common Bone Disease-Dr. C. Robert Starks2:30 Care and Management of Fractures-Dr. C. Robert Starks3:30 Technique Demonstration-Dr. John M. Woods

Wednesday-January 31

9:30 The Foot-Dr. Byron E. Laycock10:30 The Sciatic Problem-Dr. C. Robert Starks

2:30 Postural Abnormalities and Disease-Dr. C. Robert Starks3:30 Discussion-Staff

..TUITION $30.00

Address Correspondence and Reservations to

Dr. M. D. Warner, Dean

Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy722 Sixth Avenue

Des Moines 9, Iowa

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Des Moes s Still College Osteopathic FoundationThe following report is the

first of a series describing edu-cational progress at the DesMoines Still College of Osteop-athy. A monthly article willdescribe in detail the accom-plishments by departments.

Repeatedly we have expressedour appreciation to our friendsin the profession, alumni andlaity, who' have contributed tothe Osteopathic Progress Fundof the Des Moines Still College.The response has been far great-er than was anticipated at theoutset of the campaign. In awhirlwind campaign, funds weresolicited for immediate expendi-ture in order to improve teach-ing facilities in the college.Those who have visited the col-lege within the past year haveseen the actual accomplishments

TENTATIVE BUDGET FO

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BUILDING

1. Teaching Clinical Hosp

of their money. Those who havebeen less fortunate must rely onthe written word. By way ofsummary we repeat the majorphysical and educational changesin the college.

HospitalA site for the new clinical

teaching hospital has been pur-chased in the block north of thecollege. The lot is 117 x 374feet. Including pledges still out-standing, most being paid onschedule, $80,344.30 is availablein cash for starting the building.Additionally, a G. E. X-ray unithas been purchased and is now inoperation at the college clinic.Smaller clinical instrumentshave been purchased. Includingall of the present clinical equip-:ment, hospital site, cash, U. S.Government Bonds, and pledgesstill outstraiding, approximately$103,000.00 is available toward

udgeted dg.Budgeted Budg.

2. Repairs on College Building ......... 3,000.003. Amortization of Debt -.. -............ 10,000.00

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the hospital building and equip-ment.

LibraryThe library has been re-

vamped, catalogued, equippedand put on a running serviceablebasis.

LaboratoriesThe Anatomy Laboratory has

been moved to the fifth floorand has been equipped with awalk-in refrigerator for preser-vation of cadavers. Each labor-atory table is provided with anindividual fluorescent light. Allother laboratories-Bacteriologyand Parasitology, Physiology andChemistry, Embryology and His-tology, and Pathology have beenmoved to the fourth floor. Suit-able equipment for presentationof all laboratory courses hasbeen purchased and utility roomsare provided for each laboratoryfor storage of this equipment. Inconnection with each teaching

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laboratory is a research labora-tory. For use by all depart-rments a photographic dark roomhas been provided and fullyequipped.

The Department of OsteopathicPrinciples and Technique hasbeen moved to the fifth floor, oc-cupying space formerly devotedto the assembly hall (an assem-bly hall will be provided on thefirst floor when the college clin-ics are moved into the new hos-pital).

Campaign CostOur contributors and other

readers will be interested in thefact that campaign cost on thetotal pledged amount is 3.7%.On the actual amount of cashcontributed it is 5.3%.

Details of our original budget,the close adherence to the orig-inal budget and the balancesheet as of December 23, 1944,are reported below:

Osteopathic Progress Fund ReportDecember 23, 1944

R 1944-46 (Published June, 1943)

% Expendedor Reserved Expended

(or Reserved)

ital .... $...........-$ 150,000.00 59.3

1.23.9

FACULTY

Osteopathic Technique . .... .................Bacteriology, Public Health and

Tropical Medicine -- .. - ......................Physiology .................

CLINICS

Equipment ---------------------------------- - 10,000.00 X-ray -----------.----. 8,278.25282.26Personnel --------------- --- ....................

RESEARCH

Clinical & Experimental Equipment.....

(1/4 )(3/10)(1/4 )(1/3 )(1/3 )(1/6 )

LABORATORIES ................-......... .6,000.0013,118.49

ADMINISTRATION ANDPUBLIC RELATIONS --- ........ 14,629.17

795.93

506.52

596.33

$144,267.33

NELSE HANSEN, Treasurer Des Moines Still College Osteopathic FoundationHUGH CLARK, President Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy

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Site ---........- - .........-_ $12,385.99Site - $12,385.99Bonds . .... .......-........ 30,850.00Cash .......- . ............ 8,165.85Due - ...... ......... ....... 41,328.45

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$ 90,630.29

1,195.88

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The Log BookThe Official Publication of

DES MOINES STILL COLLEGEOF OSTEOPATHY

Editor................Hugh Clark, Ph.D.

Osteopathy Without Limitation

Living EndowmentFund

The early appearance of theJanuary issue of the Log Bookprecludes extensive additions tothe Living Endowment Fund. Ithas passed $15,000.00. The fol-lowing names, however, shouldbe added:

Dr. THarry A. Barquist, DesMoines,- Iowa

Dr. Glen Deer, Seattle, Wash-ington

Dr. Ervin E. Emory, Hunting-ton, West Virginia

Dr. A. B. Graham, Wheeling,West Virginia

Dr. Don R. Hickey, Bayard,Iowa

Dr. Neil R. Kitchen, Detroit,Michigan

Dr. Paul T. Rutter, St. Helens,Oregon

Dr. Robert E. Sowers, Warren,Ohio

The total membership nowstands at 115.

Influenza(Continued from Page 1)

ates these features with the ad-dition of peribronchiolar andatrial pneumonitis. Further sec-ondary invasion by more viru-lent organisms may bring on atypical bronchopneumonia, withtrue lobar consolidation occur-ing rarely. The virus itself maycause hyperemia of the intestinaltract and hemorrhagic encephal-itis, and petechial hemorrhageinto various muscles.

The essential picture is intenseinflammation of the upper re-spiratory tract including theparanasal sinuses, direct irrita-tion reducing resistance at allsynapses, and direct irritationto the muscles causing inflamma-tion and contracture. Othernerve tissue may be involvedwith varying degrees of neuritis.An inflammation in the gastro-intestinal tract similar to thatin the upper respiratory tractmay be produced (18, 21.).

DiagnosisIn order of importance, symp-

toms, physical signs and labora-tory tests are diagnostic of in-fluenza.

Roughly influenza may showthese degrees of severity: (4.)(1) mild, without complications;(2) severe, without complica-tions; (3) pneumonic. The in-cubation period of the virus isshort (12-72 hours) and the on-set may be dramatic in its sud-denness, particularly during epi-demics. Fatigue develops rap-idly, often with a chill which issucceeded by fever ranging from102 to 106 degree F. and lasting

1-7 days. Severe muscular paindevelops, especially in the backand extremities, often accom-panied by severe prostration.Severe headache and ocular pain,and rapidly progressive inflam-mation of the upper respiratorytract, usually follow but may beentirely lacking. Dizziness andanorexia are commonly present,and, in children, nausea andvomiting are not infrequent.Less common symptoms areconstipation, oliguria, epistaxisand nervous manifestations ofinsomnia and mental depression.The symptoms may be chieflyrespiratory, nervous or gastroin-testinal or any combination ofthese. With the secondary inva-sion which is so frequent, espe-cially in epidemics, more severesymptoms may appear (4, 20).

Physical signs are: apathy;flushed face; increased respira-tory rate; injected conjunctivae;dry, coated tongue; pharynx red-dened, if respiratory symptomsare present; spastic muscles inthe upper dorsal and cervical re-gions, sometimes extending tothe sacral area; osteopathic le-sions, chiefly in the cervical anddorsal regions (5, 9, 12).

In the laboratory findings theblood picture (6), though typical,is not pathognomonic. There isan initial leucocytosis rapidlyfalling to a leucopenia of 4000-5000 with a slight left shift, arelative lymphocytosis and anabsolute monocytosis. Sputumculture usually shows Heemophi-lus influenzae, but other bac-teria or none at all may befound. Albuminuria is frequent-ly seen. Complement fixing andprecipitating antibodies for asoluble virus antigen have beenfound but are of no practicalvalue in serologic diagnosis ofinfluenza (8.).

In the differential diagnosissevere colds and mild pneumoniamay be confused with flu.Dengue in which the typical rashfails to appear may also givetrouble. Simple cases of theflu, and flu during epidemics areeasily identified; however, com-plications and 'atypical symp-toms may obscure the diagnosis.

Osteopathic 'PrinciplesThe osteopathic principles

(9, 10, 14) involved in a con-sideration in influenza must beunderstood before the effects ofthe virus on the body and therationale underlying osteopathic

care of the disease can be prop-erly appreciated. The body'sfight against any acute infectionis primarily a sympathetic re-sponse in which dry skin, les-sened elimination, increasedmetabolic rate (due to increasedthyroid and adrenal function)causing increased heat produc-tion (fever), and inhibition ofthe gastrointentinal tract arepresent. The peripheral vaso-constrictor action of the stimu-lated sympathetics preventssweating, thus decreasing heatloss and increasing the fever.The toxic elaboration of thevirus probably irritates the mus-cles directly, causing inflamma-tion which results in contractureand. the muscle pain which" issuch a characteristic feature ofinfluenza. However this doesnot entirely explain the degreeof contracture in certain mus-cles, especially those of thespine and neck. Therefore reflexcontractures must also be con-'sidered. The irritative effect ofthe virus on the mucous mem-brane of the upper respiratorytract sends impulses to the cord(T.1-6) 'over the afferent fibers.This afferent bombardment is.

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Osteopathic Progress Fund ReportBALANCE SHEET

December 23, 1944

TOTAL PLEDGES AND GIFTS .... ........... ........... .... . $144,267.33TOTAL RECEIVED

Property (Alumni Gift) -- -- --- $ 4,400.00U. S. Government Bonds --- -- .-. 6,333.39Cash Received -.. -- 92,205.49

102,938.88BALANCE RECEIVABLE ON PLEDGES . ............ ��_..... 41,328.45

EXPENDITURESGeneral ---------........ ...--. 1,195.88Property -------------........... --.... -----��_ ...... ................. 7,985.99Bonds ----- -- :-------------------. ----- .: -- ..:--. ...... .... . . .... 24,516.61Administration and Public Relations ....---.- --.--. ............... 795.93Library .-- --..--------...-...--..---.. ----- ----- 596.33Clinics - .---------.--- . --........ ........................... 282.26X-ray -------------------..... --------..... 8,278.25Photography ---- ......................................... 676.96Parasitology - .--......................... . 8,168.22Embryology ..........------ --........------ - 5,405.17Physiology ------- --.............. 9,677.17Pathology -...--------.........--... 5,284.56Anatomy -----------.. .........--..---- I - 6,040.62Campaign Cost -.------- ---- 4,629.17Note .-....-..--................. 506.52

$ 84,039.64CASH ON HAND -..- .. . ..................... $ 8,165.85

CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETSU. S. Government Bonds .--...--.. .. ---.. $30,850.00Balance Receivable on Pledges ----...... ...--.-. 41,328.45Cash . .... .-.....-........ -5. 8,165.85

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(Continued from Page 3)transferred over intercalatedneurones in the cord to the ef-ferent fibers of spinal nervesand thus to muscles. These mus-cles, receiving excessive stimula-tion, are further contracted.These results are manifested inthe segmental musculature ofthe upper thoracic region. Af-ferent vagal fibers carry im-pulses which synapse in the med-ulla with the neurones of thespinal accessory nerve and insimilar fashion contracture ofthe trapezius, sternomastoid andother cervical muscles results.Depending upon the location ofthe viscera involved, similar vis-cero-somatic reflex evidences ofmuscle spasticity may appear,for example in the lower thor-acic area when the small in-testine is attacked. It seems log-ical that the muscle spasticitymay produce osteopathic lesionswhich will result in somatico-visceral reflex involvement ofthe viscera thus increasing thepathology there. Thus the ra-tionale of manipulation to relaxthe contracted muscles is evi-dent. The rationale of thit liquiddiet used in the treatment isapparent in the fact that in-creased sympathetic stimulationhas inhibited the gastrointestinaltract, which is therefore incapa-ble of normal digestion. Thesymptom of headache found in"flu" is due to direct irritationof the endings of Trigeminalfibers in the mucous membraneof the paranasal sinuses. Nauseaand vomiting suggest increasedparasympathetic stimulation viathe vagus to the gastrointestinaltract. This is probably due toan at least partial collapse ofthe protective sympathetic dom-inance and since coryzal symp-toms of excessive secretion andinflammation are parasympa-thetic responses they too mustbe due to a local break in thesympathetonia. These symptomsthen must be due to overwhelm-ing toxemia, caused by a con-centration of the virus toxins inthe gastrointestinal tract andupper respiratory tract respec-tively, that interferes with thesympathetic response and leavesthe parasympathetic system un-checked.

The leucopenia indicates thatsome toxic elaboration of thevirus must inhibit the reticuloendothelial system. If leucocyteformation is below normal it islogical that the anti-body re-sponse too is impaired, so somemeasure that will stimulate thereticulo endothelial system. isneeded. Splenic stimulationhelps do this (20.).

It is undesirable to have thetoxins of influenza concentratedin any one region of the body.Lymphatic pump, by facilitatingvenous and lymphatic drainage,permits a general defense. Whenthe' fever is at a level of 101-104degrees F., indicating that thebody is ,already resopodipng gen-erally, lymphatic pump is un-necessary; (10. ) . .

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TreartmentGeneral Management: Gen-

eral management of influenza isgoverned by consideration thatit is an acute and contagious dis-ease which shows profound tox-emia and great liability to com-plications. Isolation of the pa-tient insofar as possible is de-sired (17.). Sterile precautionsmust be taken in the nursingcare: dishes must be handledseparately; sputum disposed ofby collection in paper napkinsand burning; no visitors may beallowed during the acute phaseof the disease; theoretically allwho enter the room should weargown, mask, and goggles whichshould be removed upon leaving(21.). Such a regimen should beimposed as rigidly as is prac-tical. A suggested outline oftreatment follows (5, 9, 17, 20.).

1. Bed rest from the onset ofthe influenza until at least 48hours after the evening tempera-ture is normal. During theacute stage the use of a bed panand other measures calculated toconfine the patient strictly tohis bed are necessary.

2. Elimination is kept open bywarm enemata of plain water or,if necessary, of soap suds. Theuse of oral laxatives and ca-thartics, which add a furtherburden of toxicity to the pa-tiont's already overloaded sys-tem, is contraindicated.

3. Keep the patient warmenough to maintain a slight de-gree of perspiration during theacute stage. This tends to aidin the general eliminative pic-ture.

4. Fluids are given in quan-tity, from 3,000 to 5,000 cc. perday for an adult. Hot citrusfruit juices are perhaps best.These may be fortified by the ad-dition of a simple syrup such asKaro to help maintain the pa-tient's strength.

5. A bland diet is institutedafter the temperature returns tonormal. This diet is graduallysupplemented so that within aweek after the fever has re-turned to normal an ordinarydiet is consumed. However, itwill be wise for the patient torefrain from eating heavy foodsfor at least another week.

6. Osteopathic treatments aregiven at least once per day dur-ing the acute stage and oftenerif the course of the disease isparticularly severe. No arbitraryrule is applicable here since eachcase is different and complica-tions alter treatment.

7. The patient must be cau-tioned to "take it easy" for afew weeks after recovery, forthe effects of the virus may leavehim in an extremely weakenedcondition.

Manipulative Treatment: Theosteopathic manipulation em-ployed cannot be of a stereo-typed form since, as discussedabove, the symptoms and reflexlesion manifestations v a r ygreatly. However, certain es-sential features may be suggest-ed here. The upper dorsal andcervical musculature will u..su-ally, -be}in some degree of corr-tractur qor spasm and soft tis-

sue work aimed at relaxing thisarea is very important. Gentlebut firm inhibitive pressure overthe spastic muscles with the pa-tient prone is usually effectivefor the spinal musculature. Gen-tle massage of the cervical mus-culature, both anterior and pos-terior, along with neck tractionis valuable. Correction of thebony lesions which do not yieldto the soft tissue relaxation isindicated. General osteopathicmanipulation with these pur-poses in mind is given: (1) re-laxation of all contracted mus-cles thus indirectly decreasingthe visceral pathology thatcaused these reflex manifesta-tions and directly aiding the in-flamed muscle by promoting.good blood supply and drainage;(2) correction of all bony le-sions, which do not yield to softtissue manipulation, to help es-tablish normal blood supply andnerve relations throughout thebody thus increasing the effi-ciency of the eliminative organsand strengthening the body's de-fenses against secondary infec-tion. Splenic and liver stimula-tion consisting of alternate com-pression and release of bimanualpressure over the respective or-gans is valuable here. Lymphaticpump helps establish the initialfever by distributing the toxinsvia increased lymphatic and ve-nous flow but is not indicatedonce fever of 101-104 degrees F.sets in. Extension of the lumbararea is advocated by many os-teopathic physicians to relievecongestion in the vicera and tostimulate elimination by the kid-neys (5, 9, 15, 17, 20.).

PrognosisThe usual course of influenza

is from 1-7 days with an aver-age of 3 days. Complicationsare freequent and include bron-chopneumonia, otitis media, men-ingitis, acute glomerulonephritis,lobar pneumonia, acute sinusitis,mastoiditis, lung abcesses, pul-monary fibrosis, peripheral neu-ritis, myelitis, encephalitis, bac-terial endocarditis, phychosis andothers (4, 8, 20.). Pregnantwomen are especially susceptibleto influenza and the diseaseoften causes abortion or prema-ture labor (1.). Under osteo-pathic care however complica-tions are rare or mild in nature(19.). Riley's comparison of os-teopathic with allopathic resultsin the treatment of influenzaduring the 1918 epidemic may bequoted here (7, 16.).

Percent-Cases Deaths age

Medicalcare --......... 1000 2.25 0.25%

OsteopathicCare .............. 1000 50 5.0%In conclusion, of the 1918 epi-

demic Dr. Rogers says, (19.)"As a profession we have dem-onstrated our ability to handlethe disease with fewer complica-tions and a lower death ratethan any other school of ther-apy."

BIBLIOGRAPHY1. Beck, Alfred C.: Obstetrical

Practice. Ed. 3. The Wil-liams and Wilkins Company,Baltimore, Md., 1942.

2. Bush, Earl A.: Care of In-

fluenza and Pneumonia in anArmy Base Hospital. Jour.Am. Osteop. Assn., 18(March) 19: 333-335.

3. Buster, W. L.: Influenza andPneumonia. Jour. Am. Os-teop. Assn., 18 (April) 19:392-J96.

4. Cecil, Robert L.: Textbookoi lMedicine. Ed. 5. W. B.Saunders Company, Philadel-piia, 1940.

5. Fetzer, J. L., et al.: Experi-ences with the Epidemic.Jour. Am. Osteop. Assn. 18(March) 19: 335-338, "57-368.

6. Gradwohl, R. H. B.: ClinicalLaboratory Methods andDiagnosis. Ed. 2. C. V.Mosby Company, St. Louis,1938.

7. Hildreth, Arthur Grant: TheLengthening Shadow of Dr.Andrew Taylor Still. Ed. 2.Mrs. A. G. Van Vleck, PawPaw, Michigan, 1942.

8. Kolmer, John A. and Tuft,Louis: Clinical ImmunologyBiotherapy and Chemother-apy. W. B. Saunders Com-pany, Philadelphia, 1942.

9. Laycock, Byron E.: Class-room Lectures on Commu-nicable Diseases. 1943.

10. Laycock, Byron E.: Class-room Lectures on OsteopathicPrinciples. 1943.

11. Major, Ralph H.: PhysicalDiagnosis. Ed. 2 (Rev.). W.B. Saunders Company, Phila-delphia, 1942.

12. Notes on the Practice of Os-teopathy. Auten-MatlickPrinting Company, Kirks-ville, 1922.

13. Pearson, Wallace M.: Sympo-sium on Respiratory Diseases.Jour. Am. Osteop. Assn., 36(March) 37: 307-311.

14. Pottenger, Francis Marion:Symptoms of Visceral Dis-ease. Ed. 5. The C. V. Mos-by Company, St. Louis, 1938.

15. Reid, C. C.: Prevention andTreatment of Influenza.Jour. Am. Osteop. Assn., 18(January) 19: 209-211.

16. Riley, George W.: Osteopath-ic Success in the Treatmentof Influenza and Pneumonia.Jour. Am. Osteop. Assn., 18(August) 18: 565-569.

17. Robuck, L. V.: Influenza-What to Do Till the DoctorComes. Osteopathic Maga-zine. 31 (March) 44: 5-8,32.

18. Smith, L. W. and Gault, E.S.: Essentials of Pathology.Ed. 2. D. Appleton-CenturyCompany, New York, 1942.

19. Tuttle, L. K. and Rogers,Robert W.: Influenza' andPneumonia Treatment. Jour.Aim. Osteop. Assn., 18 (Janu-ary) 19: 211-214.

20. Ward, Edward A.: Infuenzaand Its Osteopathic Manage-ment. Jour. Am. Osteop..Assn., 37 (September) 37:3-6.

21. Yater, Wallace M.: Funda-mentals of Internal Medicine.Ed. 1 (Rev.). D. Appl-eton-.Century Company; NewYork, 1942.

Note: I am also indebted to-Doctors Bachman, Ditrick, andTFacto, professors at Still Col-lege, for informati'on and' ideasused in this paper;.


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Volume 23 FEBRUARY, 1945 Number 2

Dr. Starks Visits theDes Moines College

Dr. C. Robert Starks, A.O.A.President, spent three days at theDes Moines Still College of Os-teopathy, lecturing on osteo-pathic problems and meetingwith students. Dr. Starks waspleased with the general air ofprogress and with the accom-plishments made in the DesMoines college. In an addressbefore the students,, PresidentStarks reviewed accomplish-ments of the osteopathic profes-sion, illustrated the role of theA.O.A. in these accomplishmentsand called for spirited coopera-tion in acquiring further profes-sion gains. The faculty andstudent body deeply appreciatethe privilege which they enjoyedin Dr. Starks;' visit.

Twenty DoctorsAttend 3-Day Course

Twenty graduate physicians re-turned to Des Moines last weekfor an intensive review of oldmethods and instruction in newmethods in Osteopathic Thera-peutics. This group heard lec-tures by Dr. C. Robert Starks,Dr. Byron E. Laycock, Dr. M. D.Warner, Dr. L. A. Deitrick, Dr.Paul L. Park, and Dr. Paul E.Kimberly on a variety of mani-pulative and orthopedic pro-cedures. Doctors attending thecourse were Dr. Ethel L. Becker,Ottumwa, Iowa; Dr. Emil Braun-schweig, Des Moines; Dr. AngelaMcCreary, Omaha; Dr. CharlesHartner, Madison, Nebraska; Dr.John Voss, Albert Lea, Minne-sota; Dr. Richard Gordon, Madi-son, Wisconsin; Dr. Robert Pat-ton, Jackson, Michigan; Dr.Leroy Doyle, Osage, Iowa; Dr.Phil McQuirk, Audubon, Iowa;Dr. E. W. McWilliams, ColumbusJunction, Iowa; Dr. Della B.Caldwell, Des Moines; Dr. H. M.Fredericks, Ankeny, Iowa; Dr.John H. Hansel, Ames, Iowa; Dr.M. B. Anderson, Sully, Iowa; Dr.Rex H. Martin, Onawa, Iowa; Dr.Glenn M u r p h y, Winnipeg,Canada; Dr. George Sutton, Mt.Pleasant, Iowa; Dr. Mary E.Golden, Des Moines; Dr. H. Lach-miller, Clarion, Iowa; Dr.Josephine Kloetzly, Kissimmee,

-Florida.

Post Graduate CourseIn Cranial Technique

Two courses in Cranial Tech-nique will be offered at the DesMoines Still College, beginningMonday, April 9th and Monday

Dr. P. G. Kimberly

April 16th. Each course will berun for two weeks ending re-spectively at noon on Saturday,April 21st and April 28th. Eachcourse will be divided as wasthe course in October, so thateach will consist of a week's lec-ture demonstration and labora-tory work on the anatomy andphysiology of the head by Dr. P.E. Kimberly followed by a secondweek of practical training inCranial Technique by Drs. W. G.Sutherland, Beryl Arbuckle andR. S. McVicker.

Each registrant for the twoweeks course must take bothweeks of training, regardless ofprevious experience. Any doctorwishing to take the course mayelect the course beginning April9th and ending April 21st, or be-ginning April 16th and endingApril 28th. Since the number foreach course is limited, reserva-tions should be made early andeach doctor should specify inwhich course he wishes to beenrolled. The tuition is $150.00and, in order to be certain ofthe enrollment for each class, amatriculation fee of $50.00 is re-quired. This fee should accom-pany the application for ad-\mission to the course. It maybe refunded anytime until April2nd.

Commencement Program February 23Dr. Marcus Bach Will

Address Graduates

Grauates in the February 23rdclass will have the privilege ofhearing Dr. Marcus Bach, As-sistant to the Director, School ofReligion, University of Iowa. Dr.Bach's special field has beenAmerica's Little-Known Re-ligious Groups. He has made apersonal study of such groupsas the Trappists, the Penitentes,the Hutterites, the Amish, theDoukhobors, and others. ChurchManagemient says, "He is thefriend of those whose way oflife he has observed and per-haps the best authority on thecontemporary life and belief ofthe lesser-known religious groupsin the United States."

Dr. Bach's experience has beendirected in three major lines:Teaching, ("Religious Groups inAmerica," a most popular courseat the University of Iowa); Writ-ing, (His play on the Trappistlife, "Within These Walls," ranfor six weeks in Chicago. He haswritten for many current public-tions); Phonograph Recordings,(A large and comprehensive col-lection of the hymns and liturgiesof religious and folk groups hasbeen made. Many of the groupscontacted have made recordingsfor the first time.)

Dr. Bach is nationally recog-nized for his pioneer work in thefield of religious education. Hehas called his address to the DesMoines college graduates "InSearch of Utopia."

Dr. Ira RichardsonDies at Age of 71

Dr. Ira F. Richardson, DesMoines graduate in 1901 and oneof the oldest practicing physi-cians in Fremont, Nebraska,passed away at the Dodge CountyHospital after an extended ill-ness. Dr. Richardson was a pio-neer osteopathic physician inNebraska and was a pillar ofstrength in building the profes-sion in that state. Dr. Richard-son was also a graduate of Hah-neman Medical College, thoughhe was strictly a manipulativeosteopathic practitioner. Dr.Richardson is survived by hiswife.

Seven GraduatesThree With Distinction

The D. O. degree will be grant-ed at the forthcoming commence-ment exercises to the following:Alfred Bookspan, Stanley S. Con-rad, Carl Nagy, Wendell H. Tay-lor, Hoy E. Eakle, Frederick T.Lowrie and William M. Stoler.The last three named will begraduated With Distinction be-cause of excelleince in scholar-ship, clinical work, personality,scientific curiosity and prospectiveservice to the profession.

The commencement programwill begin at eight o'clock Fridayevening, February 23, at St.John's Lutheran Church. Theprogram will consist of Invoca-tion by Dr. Lewis Jacobsen fol-lowed by an address "In Searchof Utopia" by Dr. Marcus Bach.Following the address will be asolo by Mr. H. M. Cleveland,presentation of class, conferringof degrees, administration of theOath, and Recessional.

Immediately after the com-mencement exercises, the grad-uates will be welcomed into theAlumni Society by Dr. Earl O.Sargent, President of the IowaAlumni Society.

Post Graduate Plans

All of the graduates plan in-terneships after their graduation,Wm. L. Stoler and Stanley S.Conrad will serve interneshipsat Art Centre Hospital in Detroit;Frederick T. Lowrie at DoctorsHospital in Los Angeles; AlfredBookspan will interne in a NewYork hospital; Wendell H. Tay-lor at McLaughlin OsteopathicHospital, Lansing, Michigan, CarlNagy at Des Moines GeneralHospital; and Hoy E. Eakle atDoctors Hospital, Columbus,Ohio.

Corporation MeetingA special meeting of the Des

Moines Still College corporationhas been called for Monday,February 19, at 8:00 p.m. Themeeting will consider revision ofthe Articles of Incorporation andBy-Laws and future plans andpolicies of the college.

NEW CLASS BEGINS FEBRUARY 26th

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The Dean's LetterDear Alumnus:

Not long ago, I received a let-ter from a D.O. stating that hisson was graduating from highschool at mid-term, and "would

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I please send an applicationblank so that the son couldregister with the next class."

Almost weekly, I receive let-ters from Osteopathic Physiciansurging acceptance of some pros-pective student "even though hedoes lack some of the credits re-quired for entrance." -"He is afine young man and will be acredit to our profession." Someletters even state, "I told him Ithought that special arrange-ments could be made and that hecould make up the work on theside or at a later time."

We frankly admit at D.M.S.C.O.that we need students-we willeven go further than that andplead with the profession to en-gage in an active and en-thusiastic campaign of student re-cruiting, but we cannot acceptstudents with high school creditsonly, nor can we "make specialarrangements" or "fix it up" forstudents who lack certain speci-fied entrance credits.

College entrance requirementshave been raised gradually since1939 and are now established inconformity with the standards ap-proved by the Bureau of Pro-fessional Education and Collegesof the American Osteopathic As-sociation, as follows:

An official transcript of creditfor two years totaling not lessthan sixty semester hours or itsequivalent in quarter hours, inan accredited college or uni-versity, including:

Chemistry:Inorganic --.- 8 semester hoursOrganic ...-- 4 semester hoursBiology -...... 8 semester hoursPhysics ..-...8 semester hoursEnglish, -.---- 6 semester hoursIt is recognized that the adop-

tion of a definite minimum re-quirement in specified subjectsseems to work an injustice onsome individuals (for example:the student with a Bachelor of

Science Degree, but lacking fourhours of Physics) by ignoringother educational accomplish-ments or equivalents, and re-quiring further study before ad-mission to the professional course.However, it should be realizedthat the substitution of otheracademic accomplishments in-involves an evaluation of equiva-lents, a procedure always difficultand dangerous to standards.Furthermore, statutory require-ments are fixed and definite.

Therefore, of necessity, pre-osteopathic requirements are justas definite as professional require-ments and do not allow for sub-stitution of equivalents. The pre-scribed pre-osteopathic creditmust be completed in full beforeadmission to an osteopathic col-lege.

The prospective student ,ap-proaches the Doctors for informa-tion. He wants to know require-ments as well as opportunities.An inability to explain academicrequirements will certainly failto make a favorable impression.

Pathology

In the revised floor plan forlaboratories, the Pathology De-partment occupies the west endof the fourth floor. It consists ofa room 46 ft. x 18 ft. as a teach-ing laboratory, a room 7 ft. x 20ft. as office and research labora-tory, a stock room approximately10 feet square with a micro-technique laboratory adjoining it.

Every osteopathic p h y s i c i a nshould thoroughly familiarizehimself with these requirementsso that he can explain them tothe prospective student land ad-vise him correctly. He shouldalso realize that professional re-quirements are more than wereacademics. Intelligence, per-sonality, and character are evenmore fundamental.

I solicit the reference of namesof prospective students, but Ialso urge that the referring doc-tor include definite information,concerning academic standing,age, family status, character, andmilitary service.

OUR NEXT SEMESTER BE-GINS ON FEBRUARY TWENTY-SIXTH. There is still time tomatriculate students for thisclass. Eligible students shouldimmediately request their col-leges to forward transcripts ofcredit and should write -formatriculation blanks.

Fraternally,M. D. WARNER, Dean.

The teaching laboratory containsfive tables with mounted lampsfor microscopic study and a walltable similarly equipped fordemonstration. Total seatingcapacity is 43. The tables areprovided with a cloak and bookrack underneath, in order tofacilitate work by the students asfar as possible. The west wall of


Medical Education

The following excerpt istaken from the report of thesubcommittee on W a r t i m eHealth and Education andLabor, United States Senate.Bold face is ours.-Ed.

"Certainly, from the point ofview of future needs, thereshould be no reduction in thepresent output of trained medicalpersonnel. According to theAmerican Medical Association,curtailment of thi output isthreatened by current SelectiveService policies. Because of theurgent need of the armed forcesfor young men, the SelectiveSystem has deemed it imprac-tical to continue occupationaldeferment of premedical and pre-dental students. For the samereason, the Army SpecializedTraining Program for premedicaland predental students has beendrastically curtailed. The Ameri-can Medical Association estimatesthat enrollment of medical stu-dents may fall as much as 50percent beginning in 1945. Ifthis proves to be the case, therewould be only 2,500 medicalgraduates in 1948, about halfthe usuall number and consider-ably less than the number ofphysicians who die annually. Allexpert opinion, however, is not sopessimistic. Medical Colleges hasinformed the subcommittee thatmedical-school administrators arenot alarmed about the situation,that classes are full for 1944, andthat little apprenhension is feltconcerning the 1945 class.Further study of the facts is- ap-parently necessary.

"If there is actually a threat-ened shortage, it would seem thatthere must be in the UnitedStates the few thousand personsof the age, caliber, and train-ing needed to raise annual pre-medical and medical school en-rollments to the number requiredfor the duration of the waremergency. It is true that aneffort would have to be madeto find students. Many warveterans and young men rejectedfor (military service because ofphysical defects do not know ofthe great need for doctors or ofthe opportunities present in thestudy of medicine. Moreover,certain barriers and prejudiceswhich limit enrollments could beremoved. The financial barrierswhich face many prospectivestudents could be overcome bymore adeouate scholarship or byloan funds. Some qualified stu-dents cannot gain admission tomedical schools becaluse of tacitracial or religious discrimination.Lastly, there is a great untappedsource of future doctors amongthe women of the Nation. Weare unable to discover any com-pelling reason for the failure ofthis country to utilize its woman-power to prevent what is claim-ed to be a serious future short-age of physicians. Other na-tions have done so; we havesimply never tried.'"

Osteopathic Progress Fund ReportPart I

The January issue of the Log Book carried a comprehensiveup-to-date financial report of the Des Moines Still Coillege Osteo-pathic Foundation. In this report it was pointed out that some$84,000.00 have been spent, of which appriximately $25,000.00was used for the purchase of bonds. After deducting expendituresfor the X-ray, hospital site, minor items of hospital equipment andcampaign cost, approximately $37,000.00 was spent on improve-mient of the library and sub-clinical facilities of the college. It isproposed to review these changes by department in this and thesubsequent issues of the Log Book.

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Editor .............. Hugh Clark, Ph.D.


Living Endowment FundContinues to Grow

The Living Endowmen Fundapproaches $16,000.00 and has 12new contributors since the lastissue. The new contributors are:Dr. Clive R. Ayers, Grant, IowaDr. Alan Becker, Jackson, Michi-

ganDr. Ethel L. Becker, Ottumwa,

IowvaDr. Martin Biddison, Nevada,

IowaDr. J. R. Forbes, Swea City,

IowaDr. Robert G. Hatchitt, Des

Moines, IowaDr. W. C. Holloway, Thomasville,

GeorgiaDr. J. Paul Leonard, Detroit,

MichiganDr. F. J. Peterson, Alliance,

NebraskaDr. R. W. Ritter, Detroit, Michi-

ganDr. R. W. Westfall. Ackley, IowaDr. Neil M. Woodruff, Crystal,

MichiganThe college, of course,, deeply

appreciates the addition of newmembers to its roster of con-tributors, as well as prompt pay-ment by all those who had pre-vious pledges.

We take the liberty of callingto your attention the article intht February FORUM on theLiving Endowment Plan of theDes Moines college. We alsooffer a suggestion that each con-tributor bolster the list by en-rolling a new member for thesupport of the Living Endow-ment Program. Those who havealready pledged and paid mayact as a committee to developthe expansion program of thecollege. No osteopathic physician,enjoying the privileges of thepractice of his profession, shoulddeprive himself of the oppor-tunity of supporting one of theosteopathic colleges.

The expansion program accom-plished by the OsteopathicPropress Fund is simply the be-ginning and every college hasbeen forced to increase itsbudget._ Each must have addi-tional outside support in order toprovide the type of osteopathiceducation which is necessary andwhich each one wants to give.We have steered our course awayfrom the restraining policy ofmaking ends meet by tuition feesalone. It is simply' impossibleto provide high standards ofosteopathic education on thisbasis.

We, therefore, earnestly solicityour cooperation in the LivingEndowment Program. Eachalumnus should contribute $15.00per month, or approximately$175.00 per year, to the Des

Moines college, in order to meetthe increasing standards of ex-cellence in education. The matteris urgent and we ask you notto delay longer in your decisionto get behind this programt

Michigan

The State of Michigan stillleads in this program in thenumber of subscribers, totalpledged and total paid on pledges.There are now 65 subscribersfrom Michigan, who have pledgeda total of $10,115, and who havepaid a total of $5,125.00

Iowa

The Board of Trustees, of theIowa Society of Osteopathic Phy-sicians and Surgeons had a dis-cussion of the Living Endow-ment plan at their meetingJanuary 28 in Des Moines. Atthe conclusion of the discussion,a motion was passed "that thisboard endorse in general the planof Living Endowment, which isdesigned to underwrite the eur-rent expense of our osteopathiccolleges."

From Ashby's ColumnThe following excerpt is taken

from Ted Ashby's column in theDes Moines Tribune:

"Staff Sergeant Harvey In-man, Jr., here on emergency fur-lough necessitated by death ofhis father, says he had to comehere from the south, where he isstationed, to get a sample of realhospitality. He got an osteo-pathic treatment and the doctorannounced he didn't acceptmoney from persons in the serv-ice. The doctor (and he by nomeans is the only one' in DesMoines) is Dr. Thomas R. ,Grif-fith."

Donation of Splints,Colorimeter to College

With an eye to the develop-ment of a Department of Ortho-pedics in the new clinical hos-

,pital, .Dr. Ralph P. Westfal, ofBoone presented a number ofsplints for its use, We are grate-ful to Dr. Westfall for this gift.A number of other doctors havedonated materials and equipmentas reviewed in the Log Book, andtheir gifts are genuinely appre-ciated.

Dr. John S. Anderson present-ed the college with a Lumetroncolorimeter for use in researchand laboratories of Clinical Di-agnosis. This is a fine instru-ment are we are deeply indebtedto Dr. Anderson.

Dr. A. N. SimpsonPasses Away

Dr. A. N. Simpson, Des MoinesStill College graduate of 1916,,passed away at his home in In-dianola, January 20th. Al-though Dr. Simpson has notpracticed osteopathy for severalyears, he kept in close touch withthe profession and his passing ismourned by a host of lay andprofessional friends.

The Osteopathic Oath

I do hereby affirm my loyaltyto the profession I am about toenter.'I will be mindful always of mygreat responsibility to preservethe health and life of my pa-tients, to retain their confidenceand respect both as a physicianand a friend who will guard theirsecrets with scrupulous honorand fidelity, to perform faithfullymy professional duties, to employonly those recognized methods oftreatment consistent with goodjudgment and with my skill andability, keeping in mind alwaysnature's laws and the body's in-herent capacity for recovery.

I will be ever vigilant in aid-ing in the general welfare of thecommunity, sustaining its lawsand institutions, not engaging inthose practices which will in anyway bring shame or discredit uponmyself or my profession. I willgive no deadly drugs to any,though it be asked of me.

I will endeavor to work in ac-cord with my colleagues in aspirit of progressive cooperation,and never by work or by act castimputations upon them or theirrightful practices.

I will look with respect andesteem upon all those who havetaught me my art. To my col-lege I will be loyal and strivealways for its best interests andfor the interests of the studentswho will come after me. I willever be alert to adhere to anddevelop the principles of osteo-pathy, as taught by Andrew Tay-lor Still.

Death Comes toDr. C. E. Rogers

Dr. C. E. Rogers, of Pocatello,Idaho, passed away on January10th. Dr. Rogers had an exten-sive osteopathic practice in thiscity and has mainted a closerelationship to the professionthrough his many years of prac-

--tice. Dr. Rogers practiced purelymanipulative osteopathy up tothe time of his death. Mrs.Rogers points out in a communi-cation of January 23rd that thisfine practice is available to anenthusiastic young doctor. Thereare two other osteopathic physi-sians in the city. Mrs. Rogerspoints out that all of the officeequipment is available and thatshe would assist any physicianassuming the responsibility forthe practice in any way possible.

Dr. J. V. Hodgkin DiesAt Home in McCookl

Dr. Joy Verne Hodgkin, age46, succumbed to a heart at-tack, December 21, 1944, at hishome in McCook, Nebraska. Dr.Hodgkin was a graaduate of DesMoines Still College in the classof May, 1925. For the past 17years he has practiced osteopathyin McCook. He is survived byhis wife and daughter, JanetAnn.

The Oath of Hippocrates

I swear by Apollo, the Phy-sician, and Aesculapius, andHygiae and Panacea, and all thegods and all the goddesses-andI make them my judges thatthis mine oath and this my writ-ten engagement, I will fulfill sofar as power and discernmentshall be mine.

Him who taught me this artI will esteem even as I do myparents; he shall partake of mylivelihood, and, if in want, shallshare my goods. I will regardhis issue as my brothers and willteach this art without fee orwritten engagement if they shallwish to learn it.

I will give instruction by pre-cept, by discourse, and in allother ways, to my own sons, tothose of him who taught me, todisciplesa bound by ..written en-gagement and sworn accordingto medical law, and to no otherperson.

So far as power and discern-ment shall be mine, I will carryout regimen for the benefit ofthe sick, and will keep themfrom harm and wrong. To nonewill I give a deadly drug, evenif solicited, nor offer counsel tosuch an end; likewise to nowoman will I give a destructivesuppository; but guiltless andhallowed will I keep my life andmine art. I will cut no onewhatever for the stone, but willgive way to those who work atthis practice.

Into whatsoever houses I shallenter, I will go for the benefit ofthe sick, holding aloof from allvoluntary wrong and corruption,including venereal acts upon thebodies of females and males,whether free or slaves. Whatso-ever in my practice or not inmy practice I shall see or hear,and amid the lives of men, whichought not to be noised abroad-as to this I will keep silence-holding such things unfitting tobe spoken.

And now if I shall fulfill thisoath and break it not, may thefruits of life and art be mine,may I be honored of all men forall time; the opposite, if I shalltransgress and be forsworn.'

Drs. Park and SargentNamed Officers inEast Des Moines Club

Installation of officers of theEast Des Moines Club recentlyincluded two osteopathic mem-bers. Dr. Paul Park is Presidentfor 1945 and Dr. Earl O. Sar-gent is Junior Vice President.Dr. Park is a member of the DesMoines Still College OsteopathicFoundation Board of Trusteesand a number of civic organiza-tions. Dr. Sargent is 1945 Presi-dent of the Iowa State AlumniAssociation of the Des Moinescollege.

BUY BONDS!

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The Delta Chapter of the PhiSigma Gamma fraternity willhave election of officers at thenext meeting. Date will be an-nounced.

Our fraternity is happy to an-nounce that three prospectiveosteopathic students are living atthe P. S. G. House at present.All expect to enroll at Still Col-lege upon completion of theirpre-med work at Drake Uni-versity. Mr. M. Tate, of Michi-gan, will be with us nextsemester. "Welcome Boys." TheP.S.G. fraternity house isoperating very well. We stillhave the superior hand over duebills.

Brother Hoy Eakle has beenone of the outstanding P.S.G.members. He will graduateFebruary 23, 1945. Congratula-tions, Hoy, and best of luck toyou and your family. Hloy willintern in Ohio.

On February 2nd the fra-ternity sponsored a fair size mid-winter dance, at which all whoattended had an enjoyable eve-ning. We had an excellent crowd,splendid music, hot dogs, chipsand a very tasty (mellow) punch.Everyone was singing. Why?So would you if you were happy.

-L. J. S.

The formal admission of Mr.Solomon Leibel into the fra-ternity took place Sunday,February 4. On that day a din-ner was held in his honor andMr. Leibel was informed of hisduties as an osteopathic student;of maintaining high moral andscholastic standards as requiredby both the college and the fra-ternity.

We of L.O.G. wish to expressour sincerest wishes of good luckto Mr. Milton Miller who has re-cently become engaged to MissRose Schwartzman of DesMoines.

-R. L. D.

The last meeting of thesorority was held January 14that the home of Dr. Mary Gold-en. The meeting was the in-stallation of officers for the newyear. The following were in-stalled: Dr. Rachel Woods,President; Miss Theresa Palmer,Vice President; Miss TrudieHoffman, Secretary - Treasurer;Mrs. Paul Kimberly, Escort andGuard; and Dr. Velman Marston,Correspoinding Secretary. Nodefinite date has been set for the

February meeting whicheld at Dr. Ruth Paul':

Dr. and Mrs. W. Rayof Akron, Ohio, are aithe engagement of theter, Trudie, to Lt. RCarpenter, son of Mrs.Carpenter, of Dallas, T(Hoffman is a sophomorat the college and Lt.is stationed with theCorps in Texas.

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At the meeting, wed the old rule "a fi:ness and non-presenand asked that it beforced.

On Monday evenin12, the Senior Baneheld at UniversityChrist, 25th and Univ<will be a new typeand we trust that eveSigma member wilreservation.

FraternitiesSeniors

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the laboratory is lined with dis-play cases for gross specimens,to which students have access atall times. A large and growingcollection of gross specimens isavailable for student instructionin such a way that microscopicfindings may be correlated withabnormalities demonstrated bythe gross specimens. The labora-tory contains sink, gas, air andvacuum services. It is lightedfrom above with fluorescentlamps.

Research LaboratoryThe research laboratory pro-

vides space for microscopic andchemical investigative work withproper lighting, electric and otherservices for these purposes. Itis used as a consultation officeby the chairman of the depart-ment.

Storerooim. Reichstadt The storeroom is shared with._John Slater the Department of EmbryologyHeichelbech and Histology, so that all micro-

mes Griffith scopic slides and equipment arenres Barnett assembled at one central point.R. M. Martin Each student is provided with a7e resurrect- complete representative set ofne for tardi- microscopic slides of pathology.t members" tissues and each is assigned his

rigidly en- own microscope.Microtechniqlue

ig, Feblruary Preparation of new specimensiuet whl be i not regarded as part of theChurch ofers Ther sudent work in pathology, but isrsy. oThere done by a technician for the pur-ro program pose. The laboratory contains

1ry maIoa au the usual accessories to do thismawes a ork, including a Spencer Re-

. search rotary microtone, embed-ding oven, drying oven andmaterials for paraffin and cel-loidin sections. A large library

Honor of fixed pathological tissues isLUHonor maintained for enlargement of

the teaching and special collec-tions of slides. Those rarepathologies which are not avail-

the several able from our own laboratory oftheir grad- specimens is supplemented by

h banquets. purchasing prepared slides.The Atlas Club held its dinnerMonday, February 12, for FredLowrie, Stanley Conrad and CarlNagy. Phi Sigma Gamma honor-ed Hoy Eakle Tuesday, February13th. Lambda Omicron Gammahonored Alfred Bookspan andWilliam Stoler February 4th.Iota Tau Sigma held its banquetfor Wendell Taylor February12th.

Births

Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Rees, ofCleveland, announce the birth ofa son, W. E. Rees II, who ar-rived on January 18th. Con-gratulations.

Congratulations also to Dr. andMrs. Geoffrey Lawrence, of St.Charles, Michigan, who becameparents of a daughter, PamelaLillian, on December 19th.

Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Blackwoodbecame parents of a daughter,Sandra Sue, on January 6, 1945.More congratulations.

MuseumPartially of necessity and

partially in anticipation of thegrowing collection, of gross speci-mens, a museum is provided onthe fifth floor for demonstrationof teaching specimens. This roomis 10 ft. x 30 ft. and is equip-ped with special display casesfor viewing series of relatedpathologies in different organs ofthe body and other types of teach-ing displays, such as charts,photographs and the like.

SummaryThe Pathology Department,

outlined above, except forautopsy facilities not described,makes an excellent teachingunit for this important phase ofthe osteopathic curriculum. Thedepartment is headed by Dr. O.E. Owen!, who is a charter mem-ber of the American OsteopathicBoard of Pathology. He is as-sisted by Mr. Ken Martin. Dr.Owen is also director of theLaboratory of Clinical Diagnosis,which does routinely all micro-

Dr. Facto on OhioFifth District Program

Dr. Lonnie L. Facto, memberof the faculty of Des MoinesStill College, and director of

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clinics there, was speaker forthe Fifth District's October meet-ing. Dr. Facto chose as his topic"Infantile Paralysis and theKenny Method of Treatment,"which subject has won great in-terest in its relationship to osteo-pathy. The first meeting of theyear was held at Dayton's ArtInstitute on October 18.

Dr. Facto is well known as aspeaker, and has been associatedclosely with the manipulativeand therapy section of the na-tional convention programs. VicePresident of the Academy of Ap-plied Osteopathy, he has beenassociated with the Des Moinescollege for 15 years as an in-structor.

New CatalogsThe last edition of the com-

pletely revised catalog of the DesMoines Still College is just offthe press. A copy will be senton request.

Dr. Becker Opens NewOffices in Florida

Dr. Arthur D. Becker, LakeOrion, Michigan, former presi-dent of Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy, has announced re-moval of his offices to St. Peters-burg, Florida.

Dr. Becker continues his re-ferred practice in Cardiology andgeneral diagnosis in his newlocation. Dr. Becker previouslycarried on a similar practice inMichigan.

His many friends and formercolleagues of Des Moines extendto Dr. Becker heartiest goodwishes in his new location.

scopic and chemical analysescommonly used in diagnosis.Facilities of this laboratory areused not only by the collegeclinic, but are also available topracticing physicians.

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Volume 23 MARCH, 1945 Number 3

Anderson ScholarshipFor Drake Students

The following article is takenfrom the Drake Times-Delphic,Thursday, March 15.

"DRAKE TO GET $200.00SCHOLARSHIP"

"A new $200.00 Scholarship,known as the John S. AndersonScholarship for OsteopathicStudy, has been set up at DrakeUniversity by an osteopathic phy-sician in River Falls, Wiscon-sin.

"The Scholarship is availablefor the summer or fall of 1945and application should be madewith Dr. John H. Hutchinson,Chairman of the ScholarshipCommittee.

"To be eligible, a student mustbe qualified to complete studyhere within two years and be anapplicant for admission to StillCollege of Osteopathy in DesMoines.

"Selection among applicantswill be made by the President ofStill College, a member of theScholarship Committee of Drake,and the Dean of the college inwhich the student is registered."

Captain GurkaVisits at College

CaDtain Joseph Gurka, of theU. S. Army, returned to DesMoines for several days while onleave. Captain Gurka has servedwith the African, Sicilian,Italian and French invasionforces and has participated in sixmajor campaigns. Captain Gurkareceived the Soldier's Medal forgallantry in action during theSicilian campaign.

Dr. Gurka was highly pleasedwith the alterations at the col-lege accomplished by means ofthe Osteopathic Progress Fund.

Dr. Emmans PleasedWith Changes

Dr. Paul Emmans, Wellman,Iowa, visited the college brieflylast week and surveyed changessince his graduation. Dr. Em-mans was delighted with the fifthfloor alterations creating the De-partment of Osteopathic Prin-ciples and Technique. He is en-joying his practice in Wellmanand continues his enthusiasm forthe osteopathic profession and theDes Moines college.

Cranial Technique CourseDes Moines Still College of Osteopathy

PROGRAMBoth courses in Cranial Technique will be identical. Each

course consists of an initial week of anatomy and physiology ofthe head and central nervous system, presented by Dr. Paul E.Kimberly, Professor of Anatomy at Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy. The second week is to be devoted to practicalinstruction in cranial technique under the guidance of Dr.W. G. Sutherland, St. Peter, Minnesota, and his assistants Dr.Beryl E. Arbuckle, of Philadelphia, and Dr. R. S. McVicker, ofThe Dalles, Orgeon.

Thursday and Friday of each week of practical instruc-tion are reserved for presentation of cranial cases,.

RegistrationAny osteopathic physician is eligible for enrollment in the

course. Regardless of previous experience in cranial technique,each registrant is required, however, to enroll for the entiretwo weeks. Registrations for enrollment must be made andmust be completed by the matriculation fee of $50.00. In orderto provide the best instruction possible, each course will belimited in enrollment. Total fee is $150.00.

Only one more registrant will be allowed in theApril 16th class. No more will be allowed in theApril 9th class.A list of those enrolled at present follows:

April 9-1. Dr. W. A. Newland, Seattle, Washington2. Dr. C. H. Soden, Philadelphia, Pa.3. Dr. John W. Early, Rahway, New Jersey4. Dr. P. N. Lovewell, Northville, Michigan5. Dr. Victoria Lovewell, Northville, Michigan6. Dr. J. F. Keating, Bradford, Vermont7. Dr. Katherine B. Beaumont, Portland, Or'egon8. Dr. S. L. DeLapp, Rosburg, Orgeon9. Dr. James Simons, Grand Rapids, Michigan

10. Dr. L. Verna Simons, Grand Rapids, Michigan11. Dr. Elsie Whiting Weeks, Boston, Massachusetts12. Dr. Charles Hartner, Madison, Nebraska13. Dr. Dale Weidon, Greenville, Michigan14. Dr. L. E. McOmber, Grand Haven, Michigan15. Dr. Reginald Platt, Houston, Texas16. Dr. Cecil Warner, Lowell, Michigan17. Dr. Clifford Keating, Rumford, Maine18. Dr. Helen A. Rohweder, Mexico, Missouri19. Dr. Barbara E. Pleak, Springfield, Illinois20. Dr. Charles Gnau, Fort Myers, Florida21. Dr. N. W. Shellenberg, Rockford, Ill.April 16-

1. Dr. Rebecca C. Lippincott, Moorestown, N. J.2. Dr. Ruth Jones, Flushing, Long Island3. Dr. Wm. F. Englehart, St. Louis, Missouri4. Dr. M. Mary JoDon, Lincoln, Nebraska5. Dr. Arvilla P. McCall, Evanston, Illinois6. Dr. Floriene Mauer, Evanston, Illinois7. Dr. E. M. Keller, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin8. Dr. J. P. Hull, Newton, Iowa9. Dr. D. E. Washburn Bay, Toledo, Ohio

10. Dr. T. L. Northrup, Morristown, New Jersey11. Dr. Marvin Wilson, Madison, Wisconsin12. Dr. Albertina M. Gross, Joliet, Illinois13. Dr. Lecta Fay Kinney, Chicago, Illinois14. Dr. R. H. Downing, Quincy, Illinois15. Dr. Blanche Allen, Bryn Mawr, Pa.16. Dr. Winifred McLravy, Grand Rapids, Mich.17. Dr. Alice Paulsen, Toledo, Ohio

18. Dr. James Keller, Jennings, Louisiana19. Dr. A. V. Mattern, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Dr. Marcus BachAddresses Graduates

At the commencement exer-cises, February 23rd, the grad.uating class was addressed by Dr.Marcus Bach, Assistant to theDirector of the School of Re-ligion at the State University ofIowa. Dr., Bach's topic, "InSearch of Utopia," was eluci-dated by a review of some ofthe customs of the Little KnownReligious Groups, the Icariansand Hutterites. Dr. Bach hasmade a special study of manysuch groups in the United Statesand Canada, including the Trap-pist Monks, Penitentes, Doukho-bors and many others. Dr. Bach'sdelightful sense of humor andsympathy for the viewpoints ofthese minority groups hasenabled him to obtain access toand, in many cases, make phono-graphic recordings of their re-ligious services. Dr. Bach pre-sents this material in a courseat the State University of Iowa,which has one of the highest en-rollments in the university. EachTuesday and Thursday this workis broadcast from the broadcast-ing station at the State Universityto a large and every growinggroup of listeners.

InterneshipsAll of the class, which Dr.

Bach addressed, have taken in-terneships as follows:

Hoy E. Eakle. Doctors Hospital,Columbus. Ohio

Frederick T. Lowrie. DoctorsHospital. Los Angeles, Calif.

Williai-, Stoler. Art CenterHospital, Detroit, Michigan

Stanley S. Conrad, Art CentreHospital, Detroit. Michigan

Carl Nagv, Des Moines GeneralHosnital. Des Moines. Iowa

Wendell HT. Tavlor, McLaugh-lin Osteonathic Hospital,Lansing. Michigan

Alfred Booksnan. LutheranHosnital of Manhattan, NewYork Citv

DistinctionOf the groiun above, Drs. Hoy

Eakle, Frederick Lowrie and-Williaim Stoler were graduatedMWith Distinction.

Chapman's Reflexes

During the past week Dr. PaulE. Kimberly made a flying tripto Chattanooga to study with Dr.Charles Owens the work of Chap-man's Reflexes. Dr. Kimberly re-ports not only a very pleasantbut also a very instructive seriesof sessions with Dr. Owens.

Following the discussion withDr. Charles Owens and Dr. Ada

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Dear Alumnus:It was to be expected that the

raising of entrance requirementswould temporarily curtail osteo-pathic college enrollments. Undernormal conditions this curtail-ment would have been overcomein two or three years and thecolleges would now be operatingwith full quotas of students. Butthe manpower demands of thewar years have depleted thesource of supply until new regis-trations have become practicallynil, and graduations have serious-ly reduced total student enroll-

Dr. M. .DWarner

ments to approximately twenty-five per cent of normal.

The reduction in osteopathicstudent bodies bears directly uponthe 'osteopathic profession in atwofold manner. Our profession-al age is such that we are enter-ing the period of a high pro-fessional mortality rate due todeath and retirement. Currentgraduations are scarcely equal inreplacements, and our profession-al growth will necessarily beslowed or stopped for severalyears.

The Doctor HimselfSecondly the reduction in tui-

tion incomes came at the verytime our colleges were launchedon a program of progessive im-provement, and in spite of suc-cessful campaigns for funds, hasdiverted attention to currentfinancial problems to the extentof impeding the improvementprogram.

The profession has beenawakened somewhat to theactuality of professional de-pendence upon its educationalsystem insofar as qualitativeosteopathic progress is concerned.But this awakening needs to bemore than a mere yawn and a re-turn to slumber. It must be a"wide awake, jump out of bedand go to work" proposition andit must be carried over into thequantitative as well as thequalitative aspects of progress.Without this sort of profession-

al interest, work and sacrifice onthe part of the whole profession,progress is apt to become astruggle for mere existence. Thecolleges need both money andstudents and there is at the pres-ent time just one source of sup-ply, the doctor himself.

Successful campaigns for layfunds can be conducted onlyafter the profession has given tothe utmost and after that givinghas materialized in concrete im-provement far beyond presentachievements. (Which achieve-ments, by the way, have favor-ably impressed every alumnuswho has visited the college sincethe reconditioning of the fourthand fifth floors.) Student num-bers can be increased only bydefinite endeavor of everyalumnus to interest young menand women in studying osteopathy.The college has no means ofmaking direct contacts, but mustrely, except occasionally, on in-quiries from prospects whose in-terest has been aroused by thephysician himself or by someteacher or vocational guidancecounselor who is informed on theopportunities in osteopathic edu-cation.

ContactFor the next two years, at

least, a majority of entering stu-dents will necessarily be ex-serv-ice men and women. Variousschelmes aind proposals have beenmade for getting informationconcerning osteopathic educationinto the hands of Veterans. Mostof thelm have some merit, and areworthy of promotion but the factstill remains that the most pro-ductive method is direct doctor-prospect contact.

D.M.S.C.O. has been formallyapproved by the office of the De-partment of Instruction, state ofIowa, and by the Regional officeof the Veteran's Administrationas a Veteran's Training Facility.The college is in almost constantcontact with the local Regionaloffice of the Veteran's Adminis-tration. It has made direct con-tact with or has mailed cata-logues and literature tio:

All Regional Offices of theVeteran's Administration

The State Rehabilitation officeThe United States Employment

ServiceThe Veteran's Advisory Serv-

iceAll separation centersA list of all discharged vet-

erans of Polk Counyt.Indications are to date, that in-

quiries actually stimulated bythese endeavors are practicallynil. We are receiving inquiries(but not nearly enough) fromboth service men and ex-servicemen. The majority of these in-quiries indicate that interest inosteopathy was stimulated beforeentering service or by an alumnusin service himself. There is anapparent lack of effective en-deavor on the part of practicingphysicians to acquaint ex-service-men with osteopathic opportunity.

SourceStatistical information reveals

that there are approximately3,810,000 men in service with highschool education or better. Ofthese, 900,000 have expresseddefinite or tentative plans forcontinuation of education afterdischarge from service and aretherefore considered as the poten-tial undergraduate group. Fromour experience with inquiriesfrom servicemen, only a veryfew have completed pre-profes-sional requirements. Therefore,even with the large number ofmen already discharged andbeing discharged, the prospectsfor an immediate increase in thestudent body by enrollment of ex-servicemen is remote. If fresh-men enrollments were brought tonormal during this year, which isnot at all likely, it would be atleast four years before the stu-dent body would be up to thenormal quota. This is all themore reason why student recruit-ing is a definite must for everyalumnus.

The provisions for training ofveterans contained in the so call-ed G. I. Bill of Rights shouldfacilitate the approach to pros-pects and make it attractive tothe Veteran, even thought it benecessary for him to completeeligibility requirements. Theprocedure for approval is simple.Every Veteran (honorably dis-charged after ninety days serv-ice) who entered service beforehis twenty-sixth birthday iseligible for training. Those overtwenty-six must prove that en-listment interfered with theireducation or must confine theirtraining to refresher work intheir previous occupation.

ApplicationThe veteran makes application

for training on RehabilitationForm 1950 to any one of theregional offices of the Veteran''sAdministration.__ To this form hemust attach a certified copy ofhis discharge or release froanactive service. The information,on the form is checked to deter-mine eligibility and the amountof training time, which is oneyear plus ain additional periodequal to the length of service.

(If the veteran has a serviceconnected disability requiringvocational rehabilitation to over-come the handicap, he or sheshould consult the nearest officeof the Veterans Administrationas to the possibilities of train-ing under the Vocational Re-habilitation Act, the benefits ofwhich are more liberal.)

The Veteran eligible for bene-fits under either service act mayelect which benefit he or shedesires. A certificate of Eligi-bility and Entitlement is furnish-ed the veteran. He then presentsthis to the college of his choice(it need not be located in thestate of his residence) and isenrolled by the college. Natural-ly, he must be qualified scholas-tically for entrance and mustmaintain conduct and scholarship

according to regularly prescribedstandards of the college.

Charles K. Morse, a trainingsupervisor of Professional Oc-cupations, Vocational Rehabilita-tion and Education service of theVeterans Administration says,"The Servicemen's ReadjustmentAct of 1944 presents great andunprecendented educational op-portunity to these veterans andconstitutes a challenge to thetraining facilities of the UnitedStates, particularly the institu-tions of higher education andmore particularly those institu-tions which offer professionaltraining."

Des Moines College

Your alma mater is an ap-proved training facility of the"more particularly" type towhich this challenge is issued.As an alumnus, the challenge isreflected directly to you. It isyour duty to the veterans andyour obligation to the collegeto inform him or her of this"great and unprecedented edu-cational opportunity" in study-ing osteopathy. You are indaily contact with the parentsof servicemen and women andwith the veterans themselves.With an estimated backlog or"college potential" of 900,000who have expressed definite in-tentions to continue their col-lege education after dischargeand 2,900,000 servicemen witheducational backgrounds ofhigh school graduate level orbetter, who have not made plansfor future education, is thereany understandable reason whythe osteopathic colleges shouldnot receive their full quotas ofstudents? The answer rests en-tirely with you.

Fraternally yours,-M. D. WARNER, Dean.

Graduate Ex-ServiceMen Attend College

For College WorkDr. Fritz Benz, formerly

Pharmacist Mate in the U. S.Navy, has received a medical dis-charge. Dr. Benz returned to thecollege to discuss plans for re-fresher work before returning tohis practice at Quasqueton, Iowa.

Dr. Emil Braunschweig, whowas discharged from the servicelate in January, is now complet-ing plans to continue graduatework in the Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy.

Dr. Benz will take a year'swork to complete requirementsfor license in surgery in Iowa,under the "iG.l. Bill of Rights."Dr. Braunschweig plans a noneextended course under the teermsof the Veterans RehabilitationProgram.

The Dean's Letter

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Editor ............ .Hugh Clark, Ph.D.


Living EndowmentFund

The Living Endowment Fundhas reached in pledges $16,063.00Of this amount $9,600 has beenpaid. There are 125 contributors.The average pledge, therefore, is$129.50. The average amountpaid on pledges is approximately$80.00. The remainder on theunpaid pledges is contracted ona monthly basis.

PurposeThe purposes of the Living En-

dowment Program, as previous-ly stated, are

(1) to provide operational ex-penses for the necessary ex-panded curriculum,(2) provide for increased ele-vation of standards in the DesMoines Still College,(3) balance the budgetary def-icit caused by declining stu-dent enrollment,(4) establish a fund wherebystudents may obtain more os-teopathic education than theirdollar will buy,(5) set an example of pro-fessional contribution forother osteopathic college alum-ni, as well as interested lay-men.

PlansFor many years osteopathic

colleges tried to provide an edu-cation for its students on a basisof student fees and meager clin-ical income. Educational experi-ence in all types of higher edu-cation has demonstrated thefallacy of this principal. This isparticularly true of medical in-stitutions where tre cost of edu-cation per student is higher thanfor non-scientific training. Theaverage student contribution to-ward his education, in all typesof higher education, is approx-imately one-third of the totalcost. That means that the osteo-pathic college is called upon tofurnish $2.00 for each dollarcontributed by the student. Thisobligation can be met by(1) clinical and hospital fees,(2) professional contributions,(3) civic, state, or federal taxsupport (such support is not aprobability in the immediatefuture). We are, therefore, de.pendent upon the two formersources of additional income.The first is an obligation of thecollege, the second is an obli-gation of the profession. TheDes Moines Still College of Os-teopathy is doing its utmost toincrease revenue from its severalclinical departments. The col-lege urges the profession to rec-ognize its responsibility in meet-

ing its obligation to osteopathiceducation.

EducaitionThe osteopathic colleges are

called upon frequently to valid-ate claims of excellence of am-bitious professional leaders.They are valiantly seeking tomaintain standards such as areclaimed for them. The fact thatcolleges are the ultimate stand-axd of professional competencefor osteopathic physicians pointsclearly to the need for osteopath-ic institutions.

If the colleges are to con-tinue expansion of faculty,laboratories and clinical facili-ties, libraries and physicalplants, in addition to financingresearch programs, they musthave the generous upport oftheir colleagues in the field.Each man should ponder serious-ly the implication first of de-clining standards in the educa-tional institutions, which cer-tainly must ensue if expansionfunds are not forthcoming, andsecond, the prestige that willfollow continued expansion ofthe osteopathic curriculum in itsvarious branches.

What actually does this meanin terms of funds? Let us takethe Des Moines Still Collegealumni organization for an ex-ample. There are approximately1,000 active practicing alumni. Ifeach alumnus were to contrib-ute the Living Endowment aver-age thus far ($129.50), the in.come of the college would beaugmented by more tran $125,_000.00. What sacrifice does thismean to the average practicingphysician? It means that he isasked to give one osteopathictreatment per week for the col-lege. (Doctor, is that really asacrifice ?)

Therefore, every osteopathicphysician should plan in- hisbudget a small monthly contrib-ution to the college. $10.00 permonth will mean little out ofyour personal budget, but in theaggregate, it will mean a tre-mendous boon to the advance-ment of osteopathic education.Each alumnus has received aletter of explanation of the Liv-ing Endowment Program. Eachone has received two letters ofsolicitations from the alumni or-ganization. Each one knows thetremendous value to the profes-sion of constantly increasing im-provements in our colleges. Eachone, therefore, should respond bya, pledge of support to the limitof his ability. The list of contrib-utors to date are as follows:

CALIFORNIAWalter V. Goodfellow, Los Angeles

COLORADOPaul R. Isaacson, Denver

GEORGIADr. W. C. Holloway, Thomasville,

GeorgiaC. A. Means, Marietta

IOWADr. Clive R. Ayers, Grant, IowaL. D. Barry, Williams

Dr. Ethel L. Becker, Ottumwa,Iowa

Dr. Martin Biddison, Nevada,Iowa

Harlan Bobenhouse, EarlhamRalph E. Brooker, GrinnellGladys Worth Burke, Council

BluffsDella B. Caldwell, Des MoinesFred D. Campbell, Des MoinesByron L. Cash, Des MoinesW. P. Chandler, Jr., PersiaLester P. Fagen, Des MoinesDr. J. R. Forbes, Swea City,

IowaBeryl Freeman, Des MoinesHoward A. Graney, Des MoinesDr. Robert G. Hatchitt, Des

Moines, IowaE. S. Honsinger, AmesJ. P. Hull, NewtonE. F. Leininger, Des MoinesH. J. Marshall, Des MoinesJohn Q. A. Mattern, Des MoinesL. A. Nowlin, DavenportP. L. Park, Des MoinesT. C. Peace, RedfieldRachel A. Payne, Des MoinesJ. P. Schwartz, Des MoinesEarl O. Sargent, Des MoinesC. E. Seastrand, Des MoinesD. E. Sloan, Des MoinesRoy G. Trimble, MontezumaB. A. Wayland, Cedar RapidsDr. R. W. Westfall, Ackley, IowaG. A. Whetstine, Wilton JunctionE. J. Winslow, StockportHarry E. Wing, OttumwaJoseph R. Woloschek, Des Moines

KENTUCKYMartha D. Beard, Franklin

MICHIGANG. Tracy Akens, DetroitW.C. Andreen, WyandotteChas. C. Auseon, HillsdaleHal W. Beals, JacksonDr. Alan Becker, Jackson, Michi-

ganL. D. Benedict, ToniaCharles Bennett, DetroitHarold Belf, DetroitHarold Bowden, HomerE. F. Brasier, MunisingWm. F. Costello, DetroitJoseph C. Cullen, DetroitVerne H. Dierdorff, River RougeDonald J. Evans, DetroitJohn W. Eddy, DetroitAlfred A. Ferris, Highland ParkScott Fisher, DetroitDouglas Frantz, UblyLionel Gatien, River RougeChas. J. Gorsell, DetroitLeonard J. Grinnell, LeslieMarcus S. Gerlach, DetroitRobert K. Homan, DetroitC. H. Fedson, Grand RapidsJ. Clark Hovis, Highland ParkL. LeGale Huddle, FerndaleLeroy Jagnow, SheridanHoward A. Johnston, BerkeleyH. B. Juhlin, GreenvilleEdward S. Kanter, DetroitNeil Kitchen, DetroitW. J. Laird, IthacaGeoffrey T. Lawrence, St. CharlesDro J. Paul Leonard, Detroit,C. T. Liebum, LansingE. H. Lodish, DetroitDaniel W. McKinley, Grosse Point

WoodsD. E. McKeon, Battle CreekD. W. MacIntyre, Grand RapidsChase E. Mathews, DetroitJ. B. Miller, FlintLouis M. Monger, Grand RapidsR. L. Morgan, CadillacP. N. Munroe, DetroitP. Ralph Morehouse, AlbionO. G. Neilson, Detroit

R. P. Perdue, FlintDr. R. W. Ritter, Detroit, Michi-

ganE. M. Schaeffer, Battle CreekA. B. Schiffer, DetroitE. A. Seelye, LansingHarry P. Stimson, Highland ParkDavid Skidmore, DetroitLeRoy Skidmore, DetroitJas. & Verna Simons, Grand

RapidsW. H. Simmons, Hazel ParkL. P. St. Amant, River RougeL. E. Schaeffer, DetroitC. E. Swartzbaugh, DetroitDr. Neil M. Woodruff, Crystal,

MichiganR. M. Woods, Brown CityRussell M. Wright, Highland

ParkA. S. Yarrows,DetroitJ. M. Yagoobian, Detroit

MINNESOTARobert H. Clark, Northfield

NEBRASKADr. F. J. Peterson, Alliance,

Nebraska

NORTH CAROLINAF. C. Sharp, High Point

NEW HAMPSHIREMarion G. Caldwell, Dover

NEW MEXICOL. C. BoatmanS. WV. Meyer, Hot SpringsEdmund L. Thielking, Tucumeari

OKLAHOMAW. D. Blackwood, Hartshorne

. PENNSYLVANIAElisha T. Kirk

TEXASL. V. Cradit, Amarillo

WASHINGTONGlen Deer, SeattleDavid Heflen, SeattleD. F. Johnson, Seattle

WISCONSINJohn S. Anderson, River FallsCharles B. Schultz, Madison

Drs. Chandler, ThielkingVisit the College

Dr. William P. Chandler,Persia, Iowa, and Dr. E. L.Thielking, of Tucumeari, NewMexico, were recent visitors atthe college. Both reviewed withpleasure and confidence altera-tions in the college plant and ex-pressed optimism with regard tothe effort of the Des Moines col-lege. Needless to add both menare contributors to the Osteo-pathic Progress Fund and theLiving Endowment Fund.

Births

Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Grau, ofMuscatine, Iowa, are the parentsof a son, William Hall, borrinFebruary 8, 1945.

Dr. and Mrs. Alan Becker an-nounce the birth of a son, DavidAlan. He was born March 'Oth.

BUY BONDS!

THE LOG BuOK

The O.W.C.C. has planned aninvigorating program for the newsemester. New officers are asfollows: - Alex Siudara, Presi-dent; Martha Hatteson, VicePresident; Doris Martin, Secre-tary; Helen Reichstadt, Treas-urer. Ann Merrill was appointedClub Historian, with Helen Sher-wood as assistant.

The regular business meetingsin February were held at thehomes of Mrs. P. E. Kimberlyand Ann Merrill. Dr. Warner,whom we discovered is verytalented along the line of verse,was guest speaker at the meetingheld March 6 at the home of Dr.Velma Marston. The next busi-ness meeting will be held March20 at the home of Ronnie Abbott,945 Eighth St.

Plans are under way for thebunco party to be held at theYMCA Club Room, Tuesday,April 3, 1945 at 8 p.m. An eve-ning of entertainment is in storefor all who attend. There willbe prizes and refreshments. Getyour tickets from any member ofthe Club.-D.M.

ATLAS CLUThe Atlas banquet, honoring

its graduating members, CarlNagy, Stanley Conrad and FredLowrie, was held at YounkersTea Room on February 5th. Dr.Fred Campbell officiated as toast-master and made the eveningfestive with hi srepertoire ofanecdotes.' Alumni present, allof whom spoke briefly, were Doc-tors Park, Kimberly, Deitrick,Marshall and Barquist. The eve-ning's speaker was Dwight James,legal representative of the IowaOsteopathic Association. He gavean interesting account of the "be-hind-the-scenes" legislative workwhich is no necessary and in-tegral to a progressive profession.His enthusiasm and evident pridein his association with the osteo-pathic profession was an inspira-tion to all.

A regular meeting was heldMarch 6th. The new officers are:Noble Skull, Don Mack; Occipital,Ed Yogus; Syloid, Larry Abbott;Pylorus, Francis Ayers; Sacrum,Marion Thompson. Stylus, Len-nert Lorentson.

-L. L.

Election of officers was held atthe March 5th meeting. The newofficers are Archon, Mearl B.Marcy; .Sub-Archon, HowardHattesen; Pronotarius, GordonSherwood; Crusophulax, John

OSTEOPATHIC PROGRESS FUND REPORTPart III

Part I-(January Log Book) Financial Report to December23, 1944.

Part II consisted of an illustrated report of the PathologyDepartment and appeared in the February Log Book.

Physiology Laboratory

Physiology and PharmacologyThe laboratory oI Physiology

occupies the west end of thefourth floor of the college build-ing. In addition to this teachinglaboratory, 46' x 18', two re-search laboratories are provided,which are respectively 13' x 16'and 13' x 13', and a storeroom.All units of the department areequipped with fluorescent light-ing, air, vacuum and gas outletsand outlets for A.C. and D.C.current. The total working spacein the laboratory will accommo-date 42 students. Display cabi-nets for models and delicateequipment, as well as for suppliesfor the laboratory are provided.The laboratory also contains afume hood for chemical workand kymograph smoking and aspecially constructed table andrack for shellacking and dryingkymographic records. Adjoiningthe research laboratory forphysiology is a photographic darkroom equipped for photomicro-graphy, lantern slide preparationand copying black and white andcolor plates, and other routinephotographic procedures.

EqipmentThe laboratory is equipped

with all routine devices for in-struction on small animals aswell as dogs. For experimentson humans a number of piecesof apparatus are available, in-cluding a perimeter, Benedict-Roth Metabolism apparatus, sphig-

Snyder; Exetastase, Gustaf Peter-son; Phulax, Fred A. Martin.

The new officers have alreadybeen inspired by the cooperationand initiative being shown by thefraternity members and alumni.

A business meeting consistingof a discussion led~ by Dr ::M:;.D.;Warner and a luncheon was heldon March 19th. At this meeting

mographs, Van Slyke gas analysisappartus, respirometer, as well asmany smaller items of equipment.

Instruction in the departmentis extremely thorough and isunder the direction of Dr. R.Dean Shick, who came to thecollege from the University ofOklahoma following a year in theOhio State University MedicalSchool.

Animal HouseAnimals used in physiology

and pharmacology experimentsare housed on the sixth floor, con-structed with a view to con-tinued expansion of experimentalwork in these departments.

Visual EducationThe department has access to

both silent and sound motion pic-ture projectors as well as slideprojectors for 2 x 2, 3 x 4 andreflected illustrations. Modelsof various parts of the body andcharts are used in the presenta-tion of this material to theirbest advantage. An ingeniousdevice, a mechanical demonstra-tor of the interaction of hor-mones on the menstrual andpregnancy cycles, is also avail-able for study.

StaffIn addition to Dr. Shick, men-

tioned above, Dean M. D. Warnerand Norbert Heichelbech, former-ly of the Louisville College ofPharmacy, assist in the presenta-tion of the work in Physiologyand Pharmacology.

the dates were set for theinitiation and formal banquet forPledge Wilmoth J .Mack of DesMoines. Plans for the year'sactivities were made. The newofficers have selected speakersand discussion leaders for the bi-monthly: meetings. The fraternitybrothers appreciate the time givenby alumni and friends.

Freshman ClassThe Des Moines Still College of

Osteopathy, on February 26,registered three freshmen: CharlesAlexander or Des Moines, HaroldPierce of Boston, Mass., and Mar-vin Tate of Flint, Michigan. TheLog Book expresses for the en-tire college organization a cordialwelcome to these new enrollees.

There are in all seven fresh-men; nine sophomores; seven-teen juniors and ten senior stu-dents, totaling forty-six under-graduates. Additionally fivegraduates are registered with theCollege (Dr. Carl Waterbury,Fellow in Obstetrics; Dr. Earl 0.Sargent, Dr. James Woodmansee,Fellow in General Clinics; Dr.Emil Braunschweig and Dr. FritzBenz, recently discharged fromthe armed services.

It is hoped, of course, that en-rollment in the College has reached its permanent low point; thefigures given above should en-courage the reader to studythoughtfully and then act uponthe advice of the current Dean'sletter.

Current figures supplied by na-tional educational authorities in-dicate that our enrollment is ap-proximately at the level of otherpredominantly men's privateschools. In the interest of thewelfare of the profession everyperson interested in future man-power of Osteopathy mustseriouly consider filling the class-rooms of osteopathic collegeswith students of profesional cali-bre and students with a sincereinterest in practicing Osteopathy.

Dr. Harold HeidemanAccompanies Team

To Des MoinesDr. Harold Heideman, physician

for the athletic teams of theCoggon High School, accompaniedthe girls' basketball team to DesMoines for the State Tourna-ment. Dr. Heideman escorted histeam through the Des Moines col-lege and visited with old and newfriends at the college.

Chapman's Reflexes(Continued from Page 1)

Chapman, all copyrighted ma-terial, including books, pamphletsand charts, were assigned to Dr.Kimberly.

Consequently future inquirieswith regard to literature or otherphases of Chapman's Reflexesshould be referred to Dr. Kim-berly at the Des Moines Still Col-lege of Osteopathy.

Several informal social func-tions have been held in the pastfew weeks with good attendance.

Each meeting has been a cerditto the mutual cooperation of thebrothers.

-H. F. E.


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APRIL, 1945

College Receives Books,Instruments from Estate

Of Dr. T. B. Larrabee

Mrs. T. B. Larrabee presentedthe college library with morethan 50 books, including Riggs,"Theory of Osteopathy", Still,"Philosophy of Osteopathy", Ash-more, "Osteopathic Mechanics",McConnell, "Practice of Osteo-pathy", Hazzard, "Practice ofOsteopathy" a n d Laughlin,"Anatomy in a Nut Shell'". Theentire set constitutes a wellrounded, well balanced phy-sician's library, for which the col-lege is most grateful. Many ofthe osteopathic books are out ofprint and were not previously inthe college library. Mrs. Larra-bee also presented a number ofinstruments for use in the col-lege clinic.

Dr. Larrabee. an alumnus ofDes Moines Still Col'ege in theclass of 1902, passed awayOctober 1st at the age of 73.He had practiced in WebsterCity, Iowa, more than 30 yearsand was a pioneer of the profes-sion in Iowa. For more than 10years he served as Secretary ofthe State Society and for manyyears was a member of the Cor-porate Board of Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy.

College Host to44 Postgraduates

44 osteopathic physicians, fromsome 20 states, are now gatheredat the college for an intensivecourse of Craniology and CranialTechnique. The course is con-ducted by Dr. W. G. Sutherland,Dr. Beryl Arbuckle, Dr. RaleighMcVicker in its practical andclinical phases; and Dr. Paul E.Kimberly, Professor of Anatomyat the college, in its anatomicaland physiological phases.

Additional registrants beyondthose listed in the March LogBook are Dr. John Fox of CedarRapids, Iowa, Dr. Leo Harrisonof Cherokee, Iowa, Dr. KennethLittle of Alton, Illinois, Dr. GlennA. Baird of Hiawatha, Kansas.The college and faculty regretthat it has been necessary to re-fuse admittance to some ap-plicants, however experience hasshown that, in order that all mayprofit by attendance in the prac-tical phase of the work, thenumber must be curtailed.

Another course will be held inthe not too distant future to ac-commodate those who wereunable to enter at this time.

May Is Named Pay-up MonthBy Osteopathic Progress Fund

Dr. Deitrick NamedWatch for Big News in Next Issue

Director of Clinics Dr. Sanchez Passes

The Board of Trustees appoint-ed Dr. L. A. Deitrick as Directorof Clinics at their regular meet-ing Thursday, April 19. Dr.Deitrick is a graduate of the DesMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy in the class of 1941. Fol-lowing his graduation Dr. Dei-trick served an interneship at theDes Moines General Hospital andlater entered private practice inSouth Dakota. He left a success-ful practice to return to the Col-lege as Professor of OsteopathicTherapeutics in January, 1944.Simultaneously with his lecturework Prof. Deitrick served asassociate clinician with Dr. L. L.Factor, for 14 months. Whenthe X-ray was installed inSeptember, 1944, Dr. Deitrickserved as associate director ofthat department.

Through his thorough at-tentiveness to the osteopathicconcept and lucid presentation ofsubject matter in OsteopathicTherapeutics, Professor Deitrickhas made an enviable reputationwith classes of undergraduates.He has been named class adviserto the senior class by the Deanand has served in that capacityfor three classes, recentlygraduated. His enthusiasm andcomprehension of osteopathictherapeutics provide a basis forclinical instruction which sur-passes. if possible, his reputationas lecturer. His faculty ofthorough understanding enablesa clear presentation of bothpathology and remedy to stu-dents engaged in clinical work.His industry and wholeheartedcooperation with students andcolleagues revive the time-honor-ed precent of education-teach-ing by example. The collegecould hope for no more laudablegoal that emulation of DirectorDeitrick's studious habits, in-dustry, understanding of osteo-pathic concept and methods, co-operation, loyalty and foresightby both students and colleagues.

C-Clinie PlansAdditional to the appointment

of Dr. Deitrick ash Director of(Continued on Page 2)

Away April 10

The following article is re-printed from the Iowa Osteo-pathic Physician, for April, 1945:

Dr. Leo B Sanchez, 45, DesMoines osteopathic physician,died Tuesday, April 10, at IowaMethodist Hospital, following atwo month illness. Dr. Sanchezhad practiced in Des Moines forabout one year, maintainingoffices in the Equitable Buildingwhere he was associated withDr. George W. Marston.

Dr. Sanchez spent most of hislife at New Orleans, Louisiana.Following his graduation fromDes Moines Still College ofOsteopathy he returned to thatcity to engage in practice. Hebecame director of Clinics forthe Higgins Ship Building Cor-poration in New Orleans, retiringfrom that position about twoyears ago because of ill health.

He was a member of theAmerican Osteopathic Associa-tion, the Iowa Society of Osteo-pathic Physicians and Surgeons,the Sixth District Society ofOsteopathic Physicians and Sur-geons and the Polk County Osteo-pathic Society.

Surviving are a son, Staff Sgt.William Gibson Sanchez, now inItaly and a brother, Albert F.Sanchez, New Orleans.

Dr. Reames NamedJr. C. of C. President

Dr. Philip W. Reames, 1942graduate of Des Moines and nowphysician and surgeon at theCompton (Calif.) Hospital, wasunanimously selected as Presidentof the Compton Jr. Chamber ofCommerce for the coming year.Although he had been in thegroup for only a few months,Dr. Reames gained popularityand was elected to the Board ofDirectors in January. He hasbeen active in the organization,lending a hand in the Sixth WarLoan and the recent Red CrossDrives.

Plan to Clean UpOutstanding Pledges

The biggest story of theOsteopathic Progress FundCampaign and Des Moines StillCollege improvements will beannounced next month. Everydoctor who has not yet com-pleted payment of his originalpledge to the OsteopathicProgress Fund is asked to makearrangements to pay in fullduring May. Don't let thisopportunity pass.

Each doctor who has part ofhis pledge still outstanding willreceive a statement from Mr.Nelse Hansen, Treasurer of theDes Moines Still College Osteo-pathic Foundation, on May 1.Please cooperate by remittingthe balance of your pledge im-mediately. Full details will bepublished in the Log Book forMay.

Dr. Meyer OpensNew Mexico Hospital

Dr. Sherman Meyer, formerlyof Algona, Iowa, opened theMeyer Hospital in Hot Springs,N. M., March 17th. The HotSprings Herald reports, "Boththe hospital property and thetwo-story building adjoining havebeen remodeled and redecorated.The operating and X-ray roomswill both be furnished with newup-to-date' equipment. Patients'rooms will all be furnished withmodern Simmons double, crank-upbeds and inner spring mattresses.The building will be heated witha thermostatically controlled oilburning furnace.

The capacity of the new hos-pital will be ten adult beds, onechild's bed and four infant'scribs.

The staff of the Meyer Clinicand Hospital is as follows: S. W.Meyer, D.O., and R. O. McGill,D.O., physicians and surgeons.

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Dr. Deitrick NamedDirector of Clinics

(Continued from Page 1)Clinics, Dr. M. D. Warner hasbeen appointed Supervisor ofClinics, correlating clinical in-struction with other phases ofthe osteopathic curriculum. Dr.Carl Waterbury was namedDirector of the obstetrical clinic,a continuation of the post whichhe now holds.

Plans for development of theclinics announced by Drs.Warner, Deitrick and Waterburyinclude departmentalization ofthe clinics and election to thestaff of part-time specialists forthe several departments. It isthe goal in reorganization toestablish a staff commanding therespect of practicing physiciansof the midwest and subject totheir call for diagnostic andtherapeutic consultation. It ishoped that this staff will be wellorganized at such time that thenew clinical hospital will be inoperation. The clinical organiza-tioin may then be incorporated inthe Teaching Clinical Hospital asa unit which can cooperate wit!the hospital staff.

Most significant innovation inthe revised clinic plan is thecreation in conjunction with theDepartment of Obstetrics and ob-stetrical clinic of an active pedia-trics clinic. This is operatedunder the combined direction ofDrs. Deitriek and Waterbury,with a rotating student service.Similar "services" are plannedfor other departments of theclinic.

A similar expansion of studentservice has occurred in the De-partment of Roentgenology inwhich students obtain technicaland diagnostic training in con-junction with the course inlaboratory diagnosis.

College Plans GraduateWork in Technique

Plans are being completed bythe Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy for graduate work inthree phases of Osteopathic Tech-nique. The courses are being or-ganized by the Departments ofAnatomy and Osteopathic Prin-ciples and Technique.

SeriesThe first course will be present-

ed in July and will consist ofa review of the Autonomic Ner-vous system and Chapiman's Re-flexes.

The second will be presentedin September and will empha-size Spinal Technique.

Thle third course will followthe second immediately and willdevelop further the program inCranial Technique.

BirthDr. and Mrs. Harry P. Stim-

son, Highland Park, Michigan,are the parents of a son, HarryRichard, born March 16th.

The Dean's LetterDear Alumnus:

In a recent book, "The Road to Serfdom," Friedrich A. Hayekstates, "We must create the conditions that make for progressrather than 'planning progress' ". Stripped of its context the state-ment is somewhat misleading. Although the author takes issuewith a planned economy I doubt that he intends to denounce allplanning. We cannot plan progress but we can plan for progress.

Creation and development require planning and orderly con-struction. Haphazard construction and disorderly growth are in-efficient, wasteful and productive of weak, unstable and hazardousarchitectural and institutional monstrosities. Planning is essentialto the building of bridges, skyscrapers, social institutions and pro-gressive movements. The plans must be sound in principle, accuratein detail and must include full consideration for prevailing con-ditions both controllable and uncontrollable. Plans and blueprintsare estimated needs and projected directions for orderly proceduresin systematic and progressive construction. But unless fully andcompletely materialized, plans are as ephemeral as unborn ideas andas useless as undeveloped blue prints.

MetaphorHistory is littered with uncompleted and undeveloped structures

that stand in solitude and desolation like those roofless gaunt ghostsof the bursted bubble of the Florida boom, symbols of plans andefforts wasted on principles and conditions as fickle and unsoundas the sand on which these palatial projects stand crumbling intheir uncompleted magnificence. Or their ruins are as grotesqueand haunting as that fantastic pile of rocks and mortar at MountNe in the Arkansas twilight known as "Coin" Harvey's pyramid,an uncompleted monument to a false idea.

Let-DownMore tragic are the uncompleted ruins of sound ideas and right

principles halted in their development not because of errors injudgment or the impact of adverse conditions but because of dis-sipated enthusiasm or discontinued endeavor on the part of their.proponents. Such it seems to me is the present status of theOsteopathic Progress Fund Campaigns. These campaigns were care-fully planned. The need was urgent and the cause valid. Pro-fessional enthusiasm ran high and loyal contributors pledged overa million dollars but the total fell far short of the goal. Andthis goal is but the first in a succession of goals that must beattained if osteopathic progress is to be that which you and Inot only desire but must achieve. Progress is not an end thatin and of itself may be achieved. It is a moving dynamic en-deavor toward an ever receeding goal of perfection.

Osteopathic EducationIt requires only a minimum, of mnental effort to realize that

osteopathic professional progress is ,almost entirely predicated onprogress in osteopathic education, and one need not be an ac-coiunbtant or a nmathematician to understand the financial neces-sity of our osteopathic colleges. Not only must the OsteopathicProgress Fund COampaiglns be, revived and prosecuted to a suc-cessful conclusion but other campaigns must be planned and executedfor sustenance, as well as progress, until the famine created bywartime conditions has subsided. Continued professional supportof the colleges is an imperative.

Recently we received an unsolicited letter (and a check) froman alumnus which said, "In view of present limited enrollmentsand increased costs I realize the acuteness of your financial prob-lems. I am therefore paying my next year's pledge in advance."This doctor had already pledged and paid substantial sums to boththe Progress Fund and the Living Endowment Fund. He is amember of the $500 club.

Doctor! Have you made your contribution or are you oneof the 63% of D.M.S.C.O. alumni who is riding the bandwagonof progress on some else's ticket?

Fraternally,

M. D. WARNER, Dean.

Volume 1, No. 1-The Aggressor

The Log Book wishes the bestof success and offers congratula-tions to the students of KansasCity College of Osteopathy andSurgery, who have issued a newbulletin "The Aggressor". It iswell arranged, carefully pre-pared and lively. The first issueis six pages and will supplementthe College Buletin in presenta-tion of news about the college.

Dr. Sam KuramotoVisits College

Dr. Sam Kuramoto, of Web-ster City, Iowa, returned to thecollege for a brief visit recentlyto seek relaxation from hisheavy practice and to reviewalterations at the college. Dr.Kuramoto is highly pleased withthe remodeled Department ofOsteopathic Principles and Tech-nique created since his gradua-tion in October, 1944.

Others Are Doing It!The following qoutations are

taken from the Journal of theAssociation of American MedicalCollege for March, 1945. They indicate that we are not alone andthat the techniques of others arenot very different from ours.Have you contributed, Doctor?

Long Island Collegeof Medicine

"Contributions through theDevelopment Fund still in prog-ress, comprised the largest singleitem on the report with a totalin gifts secured up to January 11945, of $63,784.05. This fund wasused to provide new laboratoriesfor the departments of medicine,anatomy, biochemistry and ra-diology, for which extensivestructural alterations have beenmade in the Polheums MemorialBuilding, the Hoagland Labora-tory Building and the PolakLaboratory."

"A sum of $500 was added tothe prize award established in1943 through the gift of $1,000 inmemory of Robert R. Benedict,Jr. The income from the $1,500now constituting the gift will beused for a prize to be awardedeach year to the member of thegraduating class presenting thebest thesis or study on a psy-chiatric problem."

University of PittsburghSchool of Medicine

"The department of surgeryhas received an anonymous con-tribution of $20,000, to be usedfor teaching and research in thedepartment."

University of VirginiaDepartment of Medicine

"Dr. Stephen H. Watts, formerprofessor of surgery, has addeda gift of $5,000 to an earlier giftof $15,000 for a Book Fund forthe Medical Library. A gift of$500 has been received from Dr.Francis McGovern of Danville,Virginia, for the purchase ofbooks in the fileds of op-thalmology and otolaryngologyfor the Medical Library."

3 Students CompleteLaboratory Training

Miss Estella Farley, in chargeof the Clinical Laboratory, andDr. 0. E. Owen, Director of theLaboratory, have completed thetraining of three visiting stu-dents.

Mrs. Mona Allschuler, assistantto Dr. Charles Hartner of Madi-son, Nebraska; Miss Leora Ball,assistant to Dr. B. A. Storey ofTipton, Iowa; and Dr. Don Mc-Donough of Davenport, Iowa,have made special effort to learnand review laboratory techniques.

Several "graduates" of thelaboratory course report a suc-cessful use of material learnedduring the special course. Thecourse is offered on special re-quest and the instruction is of atutorial, completely practicalnature.

THE LOG BOOK

The Lo2 Book The Living Endowment - A Necessity

The Official Publication of


Editor ............... Hugh Clark, Ph.D.


Supply of StudentsFor 1946*

Sources of supply of premedicaland medical student for 1946and the years immediately there-after which may still be waryears were considered by theExecutive Council at a meetingheld February 10th. At the mo-ment the outlook is still bad.The only relief can come throughcongressional action. Congressis vitally interested in the healthand welfare of the Nation. Itis aware of the probable short-age of physicians for the civilianpopulation in the next three orfour years. It is not likely thatmany, if any, medical officers canbe released from service for sometime to come because of thestate of the war and the needfor physicians in occupied coun-tries for which medical reliefmust be provided not only forthe armed forces but for civilians.Therefore, the outlook for relieffor us here at home is notpromising.

But the immediate concern iswhence will come the supply ofpremedical and medical studentsto provide a continuous flow ofphysicians to meet all needs,especially of civilians. There isapparently nothing to hope forfrom Selective Service whichmust induct all physically accept-ed men when they reach the ageof 18 years. Any student who ismatriculated in a medical schooland who enters on his studies inmedical school before he reachesthe age of 18, may be deferred.But, there will be very few ofthese. At present not more than10 or 12 are now in medicalschools.

Little relief can be expectedto come from veterans, except,perhaps, from men in hospitalswho will be discharged fromservice because -of physical dis-ability. All other dischargedservice men, or very few, can beconsidered for admission tomedical school because of thereason for their discharge -which cannot be disclosed by theArmy and the Navy without theconsent of the veteran.

A.S.T.P. will not have any stu-dents to send to medical schoolsin 1946. The V-12 of the Navywill have only 690 men to sendto medical school in 1945, about 8men per school holding a con-tract with the Navy.

That leaves for considerationwomen and 4-F's of whom thereare now about 2,000 in medicalschools of the United States.Medical schools are reportingthat they anticipate that theywill have about 50 per cent, cer-tainly not more than 65 per cent,

Through the columns of the Log Book, for the past fifteenmonths, I have outlined, cajoled, wheedled and begged for supportof the Living Endowment. 130 alumni have responded. Twonationally distributed journals (Forum and Osteopathic Magazine)have given support to the project. We still have approximately1000 alumni who have not contributed. To these particularly thisappeal is directed.

The Living Endowment Pro-gram is a necessity for the DesMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy for the reason that wemust continue growth, balancedexpansion 'and progress. Thereasons are set forth again:

1. Osteopathic education hasexisted for more than 50 yearson contributions from students.It is an impossibility to providethe best in education on thisbasis. We must match each stu-dent's dollar with two additionaldollars, in order to give him anaverage education.

2. Clinic income and hospitalincome can add only a fractionof that which is required.

3. Lay funds for operational ex-penses are virtually an impos-sibility. We are forced, there-fore, to appeal to alumni.

4. The amount sought is notgreat from any one person. Weestimate $10.00 a month peralumnus as our goal. That wouldmean $10,000.00 per month addedincome to the college with which

of their normal prewar quotaof students.

Because of the interest Con-gress is taking in health of theNation, it is possible that it willact to remedy a condition thathas a strong bearing on health.It is already rumored that Con-gress will do something.

It must be understood clearlythat medical schools are not view-ing the situation from the stand-point of loss of fees but solelyfrom the standpoint of whencewill come the needed supply ofphysicians for civilians. If theaccelerated program of instruc-tion continues for the next threeyears, and it seems likely thatit will, there will be a very smallgraduating class in 1949; perhapsnone in 1950. Surely the annualdeath rate among physicians willovershadow completely the sup-ply of new graduates for replace-ments. With a continuing in-crease in population, there isurgent need for studying thiswhole problem carefully. Shoulda redistribution of physicians bemade? In areas in which thephysician-population ratio is low,it may be necessary to devisesome method whereby physiciansin these areas can be induced toenter practice in an area wherethe physician-population ratio ishigh or where there is not anyratio at all because there are notany physicians in that area. Thereare many such areas now.. Manysmall towns are without a phy-sician, despite the fact that theycan support one. There is need

* for serious thought if this prob-lem is to be solved satisfactorily.

*Editorial from Joural of the Asso-ciation of American Medical Collegefor March, 1945, reprinted in full.

the students could be providedwith the best that we can offer.

To what use would this $10,-000.00 per month be placed? Itwould provide for a program ofbalanced expansion, including

(1) Additional basic science in-structors.

(2) Enlargement of the li-brary.

(3) Increase in the size of theclinic staff (enabling thecollege to staff a clinicalhospital, provide a diag-nostic service for physiciansin the field, and increaseclinic income.)

(4) Finance a program of re-search on osteopathic prob-lems in both basic scienceand clinical phases.

(5) Provide faculty and facili-ties for a postgraduateprogram.

Those are the goals of theprogram of balanced expansion.Without alumni support, they areimpossible of attainment. Withalumni support, the Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy canbecome the foremost osteopathiccollege.

Doctor, act now. Send a cardor ia letter stating the amountof your pledge.

Additional members of the sub-scribers to the Living Endow-ment Program are as follows:

ILLINOIS

Lowell R. Morgan, Alton

IOWA

Harry A. Barquist, Des MoinesGeorgia I. Chalfont, OskaloosaDon R. Hickey, BayardPaul E. Kimberly, Des Moines

OHIO

Robert E. Sowers, Warren

OREGONPaul T. Rutter

WEST VIRGINIAErvin E. Emory, HuntingtonA. B. Graham, Wheeling

MICHIGANLloyd Woofenden, Highland Park

Doctors in ServicesWant Group Practice

A poll conducted by theAmerican Medical Associationand reviewed in Science NewsLetter for December 30, 1944, in-dicates that doctors under 42years of age prefer associationwith colleagues.

"A majority of all physiciansanswer 'Yes' to the question ofwhether or not they would liketo become 'associated in privatepractice' with an organized groupof physicians," states Dr. Robertsin his own report on the pollwhich appears in Medical Care,a journal concerned with presentand postwar problems in medical-social economics.

"The figure is 54% among theyoungest men and 57% in the25-42 age group. This," Dr.Roberts declares, "makes it clearthat many of our doctors in uni-form recognize, through practicaldemonstration, the trends withinmedicine which make solo prac-tice no longer either the best orthe most economical kind of serv-ice for the physician or for thepatient.

"The returns show that ourdoctors, young and old, don'twant, after the war, 'to pick upwhere they left off' before it,"Dr. Roberts continues, referringto a statement by "one elderlyeditor of a medical journal" nototherwise identified. "It is clearthat a great many of them wantsomething different."

New Eye ModelsTwo mechanical models of the

eye have just been completed byDr. R. D. Schick, Chairman ofthe Department of Physiologyand Pharmacology. One modelshows the mechanical changes inthe eyeball under conditions ofmyopia and hypermetropia, aswell as alteration in the shapeof lens to accommodate light anddistance. The other smallermodel demonstrates the action ofthe ciliary body under conditionsof close and distant vision, aswell as showing alteration in theshape of the lens. These are ondisplay in the exhibit hall at thecollege on the fifth floor.

Dr. Alan Becker andFamily Visit College

In addition to the large num-ber of graduate students presentat the College during the pasttwo weeks, the College was favor-ed by a visit from Dr. AlanBecker of Jackson, Michigan,Mrs. Becker, daughter Margery,and son David Alan. It is a'genuine pleasure to renew alumniacquaintances and hear theosteopathic news from otherparts of the nation-as well as todiscuss progress and plans of thecollege.

This Is the Spirit

The following is an ex-cerpt from a letter receivedthis month:

"Being of the opinionthat enrollment has hit itslow, I'd like to make my1946 payment to the LivingEndowment sometime inMay or June of this year,as it might help a littlemore in '45 instead of '46."

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(tATEwPMTY NOT5 Osteopathic Progress Fund Report

In the month of March, IotaTau Sigma had the privilege ofholding an interesting informalmeeting at Dr. C. O. Meyer'soffice. Dr. Meyer demonstratedtechnique on Eye Ear, Nose andThroat - the highlight of theevening being an adenoidectomyperformed on the spot on JimGriffith. A few guests from otherfraternities were present.

An interesting meeting isbeing planned for Thursday,April 26, in which NorbertHeichelbech will explain thetechnique of prescription writing.This will be especially beneficialto those who have not masteredthe art. All Juniors and Seniorsare welcome and invited. Thelocation and time of the meetingwill be posted.

The fraternity was the guestof Dr. Owen and Dr. Mattern fora steak dinner at Wimpy's SteakHouse on April 12, and the boysreally did justice to the wonder-ful meal. This was followed bya work night at the doctors'offices. We were fortunate to beable to hear Dr. Soden, the ad-visor of the P. S. G. Chapter atthe Philadelphia College, and oneof the foremost men in our pro-fession, on correction of osteo-pathic lesions under anesthesia.Thanks Doctor.

The initiation of Brother BillMack and Brother Marvis Tateon April 8 was followed by avery successful banquet at theWindsor Inn. The talks by Dr.Owen, Dr. Clark, Dr. Matternand Dr. Warner, together withanecdotes from others, made thedinner both informative andamusing. We were glad BrotherMack's parents could attend andwe hope they will be at otherP. S. G. functions.

We want to thank Dr. Lay-cock, Dr. Shumaker and Dr.Warner for speaking at our meet-ings. They added much to ourgatherings.

There are doctors in DesMoines, alumni of Phi SigmaGamma, who are not on ourmailing list,* and consequentlywhom we are unable to invite toour fraternity functions. Wewould appreciate these doctorswriting to the president or, bet-ter still, dropping out to thehouse at :2141 Grand and gettingacquainted with the fellows.

-J. R. S.

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your address, please notify theLog Book promptly.- -

Part IVPart I (January) Financial report to December 23, 1944.Part II (February) An illustrated report of the Pathology

Department.Part III (March) Illustrated report of the Department of

Physiology and Pharmacology.

Bacteriology and PublThe Department o

riology and Public Heawell-equipped laboralbacteriological and parawork and instructi(laboratory occupies ax 33' on the south sifourth floor co lege bstock room, 9' x 1Bprivate office andlaboratory, 9, x 12', ,laboratory on the westentire teaching laboeequipped with fluorescing. Student desks, vaccommodate a class cdents, are each provwater faucets andelectrical outlets, andrawer and cupboardequipment. Convenient

On April first ouimeeting was held. Atit was decided to holdApril 25th with Dr. Patour guest speaker. Intion of an excellent inpractical talk the entclass has been extendecordial invitation to e

After the short busining H. W. Merrill shotvery interesting soundpertaining to general htreatment. Of particuka

was the film dealingtreatment of varicoseiontophoresis.

Prior to the businessPledge Ken Martin vthe formal initiation cePsi Sigma Alpha accordswelcome to this mcandidate into our recommends his academiplishments.

Bacteriology Laboratory

lie Health in the laboratory also are a largef Bacte- electric refrigerator, a glass-ilth has a enclosed balance table with twotory for sets of balances, a small instru-isitological ment sterilizer, a centrifuge, aon. The steam pressure sterilizer (auto-space 31' clave), an incubator, a hot air

ide of the sterilizing oven, and an Arnolduilding. A steam sterilizer. A centrally3I, and a located instructor's demonstra-

research tion table is equipped with hotadjoin the and co'd water, air, gas, vacuum,side. The and electrical outlets. Ample

ratory is storage space for laboratory stockent light- equipment is provided undervhich will sterilizer and incubator cabinets.of 44 stu- Another cabinet offers space forided with laboratory gowns, coats, books,sink, gas, etc.id amplespace for Animal Housely located Across the hall from the labora-

tory is a photographic darkroom, adequately equipped forphotomicrography, lantern slidepreparation, copying plates, and

regular other routine photographic pro-this time cedures. An animal room is

a banquet housed on the sixth floor of thei1 Park as building where small animals are

anticipa- kept for bacteriological, para-iformative sitological and immunologicalire senior tests and experiments.'d a veryittend. The department is equippedess meetwith all apparatus, materials, andwed some supplies needed for generalI pictures laboratory instruction and experi-ealth and mentation. Each student is issued,ir interest at the beginning of the semester,with the a microscope, a lamp, microscope

ulcers b slides, glassware, and all othermaterials, instruments, and equip-

s meeting ment which he will need in hisvas given work throughout the course.eremonies. There are several hundred newly-

a hearty prepared microscope slides ofleritorious bacterial and parasitic specimensanks and also used for study and identi-c 'accom- fication purposes.

Students are provided also with

numerous pure and mixed cul-tures of bacteria and parasitespecies for study and observa-tion. From the patients register-ed in the college clinic and theDes Moines General Hospital,ample clinical material andspecimens are obtained for study.

Visual EducationThe department has a large

and valuable stock of 2" x 2"slides for teaching purposes, aswell as numerous charts andmodels. Other visual instructionequipment consists of both silentand sound motion picture pro-jectors, slide projectors 2,1 x 2'"and 3,1 x 4", and an opaque pro-jector for reflected illustrationfrom texts, etc.

The department laboratory andteaching facilities briefly outlinedhere make an A-1 teaching unitfor this important and growingphase of osteopathic education.Heading the department is Pro-fessor H. W. Merrill who didgraduate work at the Universityof Idaho and Utah State Agri-cultural College where he wasinstructor in medical zoology pre-vious to his coming to DesMoines.

April OsteopathicMagazine Honors Iowa

The April issue of OsteopathicMagazine is largely devoted toOsteopathy in Iowa. Pursuingthe policy established some timeago, of recognizing individualstates, the editor chose to honorIowa at this time.

The issue, except for an articleon "Changing Patterns in HealthCare", by Dr. Robert E. Cole, iswritten by Iowans about Iowa.The contents include, "A War-time Country Doctory" by Dr.J. R. Forbes of Swea City; "Por-trait of a Physician" by DeanWarner of the College; "Osteo-pathy Challenges Women", byDr. Mary E. Golden, Professorof Pediatrics at the College andTrustee of the American Osteo-pathic Association, "The FirstFifty Years", a story of the Col-lege by Hugh Clark, its presi-dent; "A Place in the Sun", areview of the history of the Pro-fession in Iowa by Dr. Ray B.Gilmour; "Land of Opportunity",describing the service of the pro-fession to Iowa and the mid-west, by Dr. J. K. Johnson, Jr.,President of the State Societyof Osteopathic Physicians ofIowa; "What More Can BeSaid?" by Dr. J. P. Schwartz,former President and Dean of theCollege.

The Living Endowment is sup-ported by an unsigned article,and the pacemakers for Osteo-pathic Progress in Iowa arehonored in an article entitled"Pioneers of Iowa".

Needless to say the issueshould be displayed by all mem--bers of the Iowa Profession andby all alumni of the Des Moines.College. It is a genuine tributeto both.

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Volume 23 MAY, 1945 Number 5

THE CLINICAL HOSPITALFoundation Purchases Harbach Funeral Home

New Clinical Hospital and College

Now Is Pay-Up TimeThe accompanying description

of the recent purchase of the Har-bach Funeral Home for a newclinical hospital adequately ex-plains why unpaid pledges shouldbe cleaned up at this time. Re-modeling costs will be approxi-mately $45,000.00, equipment,costs approximately $20,000'.000.Funds outstanding on Osteopath-ic Progress Fund pledges are en-tirely reserved for the purposesmentioned. Not only are thesefunds reserved for hospital pur-poses, but also they are badlyneeded in order to complete theprogram and place the hospitalin operation by early fall.

It is essential that each manpay that portion of his unpaidpledge immediately, in order togive the go-ahead for remodel-ing. The more rapidly these fundsbecome available to the Founda-tion, the sooner plans can aheadto completion. Dont wait, doc-tor, the Foundation has beencounting on your pledge in orderto bring to fruition the majorgoal of the Osteopathic ProgressFund. Let us see the long waitedteaching clinical hospital in oper-ation by October 1st.

New PledgesDuring the Osteopathic Prog-

ress Fund Campaign, some 550men pledged and gave to the sup-port of the campaign. These

funds have written a record ofprogress for Des Moines StillCollege such ais has not beenwritten for many, many years.

Each man who gave to thecampaign in 1943-44 should nowduplicate that pledge and swellthe total in order to enable theRemodeling Committee and theEquipment Committee to func-t'on efficiently.

Do not wait for a pledge card.Send your 1945 check immediate-ly to Mr. Nelse Hansen, 603 E.Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa.Mr. Hansen is Treasurer of theDes Moines Still College Osteo-pathic Foundation.

To Hold Commence-ment June 29

The college will hold its Springcommencement for the year 1945at St. Johs's Lutheran Church,6th' and Keo, Friday evening,June 29, at eight o'clock. Thecommencement speaker will beDr. H. Richard Rasmusson, Chap-lain of University Church at Pur-due. Thirteen students will begraduated: Homer Ellis Alls-house, Gail D. Boyd, Carlton P.Christianson, Vernon Dale Claus-ing, Donald L. Mack, Hyrum W.Merrill, H. Roy Rasmusson, Gor-don F. Sherwood, Marion C.Thompson, Edward Yogus, Fran-cis C. Ayers, James KennethMartin, and Tobias Shild.

Osteopathic SocietyHolds Meeting

Elects OfficersOn May 12 and 13 the House

of Delegates and Board of Trus-tees of the Iowa Society of Os-teopathic Physicians and Sur-geons held a business meeting inlieu of the regular State Conven-tion Officers elected for the year1945-46 were Dr. G. A. Whetstine,Presidlent; Dr. J. R. Forbes, VicePresident; Mr. Dwight S. James,S ecretary-Treasurer.

TrusteesThe riew trustees elected at this

time were Dr. N. D. Weir ofWioodbine, and Dr. Harold D.Meyer of Algona. Completingthe panel aind filling unexpiredterms are Dr. Ray B. Gilmour ofSiioux City, Dr. Holcomb Jor-dan of Davenport, Dr. John Q.A. Mattern of Des Molines, andDr. Burl D. Elliott of Oskaloosa.Dr. L. A. Nowlin of Davenportwas elected to fill the unexpiredterm of Dr. Saul Klein, createdby the latter's death March 1st,on the Legislative Committee.Dr. Ralph Jack of Ogden waselected for a full five-year term.Other members of the LegislativeCommittee retaining positions inthat body were Dr. H. D. Wrightof Hampton, Dr. M. E. Green ofStorm Lake, and Dr. H. L. Gul-den of Ames.

Plan to Remodel inJuly

Mr. J. J. Newlin, President,and Mr. Nelse Hansen, Treasurerof the Des Moines Still CollegeOsteopathic Foundation, an-nounce the purchase of the Har-'bach Funeral Home at 725 SixthAvenue. The building was pur-chased from Mr. John H. Cownieand title was transferred on May17, 1945. This is a three-storybrick structure located at thesoutheast corner of Sixth andCenter Streets, almost directlyacross the street from the col-lege. It is 66 feet wide and 110feet long. There are two' en-trances-one on the west side(Sixth Avenue) and one on theorth side (Center Street). It is

a remarkably well kept building,.having attractiveness and dig-nity appropriate to its new pur-,pose. The building is equipped,wi;th an elevator and air condi-tioning unit. The interior of the'building is well adapted, with a'minimum of remodeling, for hos-pital purposes.

InteriorThe top floor consists of apart-

ments on the west and northsides,, which will require littlealteration for conversion to hois-pital bed space. On the southand east sides is a large storagespace unbroken by partitions.Any rooms created in this sectionwill be new with the requiredalteration. The second floor con,sists of offices on the west andeasily adapted for similar purposein the proposed hospital. Thesouth side consists almost en-tirely of a gigantic showroomwithout partitions, which maytherefore likewise be convertedeasily into, bed space and utilityrooms. Rooms of appropriatesize for hospital occupancy arelocated at the east end. Thenorth side consists of a largechapel, which can be broken upat pleasure for hospital purposes.East of the north entrance is an'all tile operating room and alarge workroom, which can bemodified as desired. The firstfloor includes a number of items(crematory, crypts and shop), ofno use to the hospital. Hencethe basement will be gutted en-


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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATIONof the

Des Moines Still CollegeOsteopathic Foundation

The Des Moines Still College Osteopathic Foundation, organ-ized December 28, 1942, formally conducted the OsteopathicProgress Fund Campaign simultaneously with similar campaignsin other colleges. With these funds considerable remodeling inthe college building has been accomplished. Elsewhere in thisissue a description of a hospital purchased by the Foundationwill be found. Additionally, the Foundation owns two plokts ofground having a combined frontage on Sixth Avenue, in DesMoines, of 374 feet.

For these' reasons, it was thought that members of the osteo-pathic profession might be interested in a more complete state-ment of the organization of the Des Moines Still College Osteo-pathic Foundation. Therefore, its Articles of Incorporation areprinted below.

We, the undersigned, of full age and citizens of thei State of Iowa,hereby associate ourselves together as a body corporate under theprovisions oif Chapter 394, Title XIX, of the 1939 Code of Iowa andActs amendatory thereof, assuming all the powers, rights, privilegesand immunities conferred upon such corporations by the laws of theState of Iowa, and do hereby adopt the following Articles of Incor-poration' for the government thereof:

ARTICLE IThe name of this corporation shall be "Des Moines Still College

Osteopathic Foundation".ARTICLE II

The principal place of business of this corporation' shall be in theCity of Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.

ARTICLE IIIThe purposes for which this corporation is formed are purely be-

nevolent, charitable and educational, and not for financial gain, andno financial gain shall ever accrue to any member of this corporation,nior any other person or persons, institution or institutions in theconduct of same, but any receipts of this corporation in excess, of theexpense !of purchase, or erection and maintenance of the said in'sti-tution or institutions provided for herein', shall be applied by theTrustees as they in their judgment may deem wise to the care ofcharity patients, the equipment and enlargemen;t of the institutions'contemplated herein and to carry out the objects and purposes of thiscorporation as hereifn provided.

This corporation is organized to acquire osr erect, equip, conduct,operate and maintain a hospital or hospitals in the City of Des Moines,Iowa, for the protection' and the promotion of the general healthin connection with the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy, anosteopathic educational institution located in' said city; to equip, pro-vide for, or assist in the maintenance or expansion of any departmentof the said Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy; to conduct atraining school for nurses, issuing to such persons diplomas upongraduation; to maintain a department or departments to, give andfurnish instruction and training to the students of the said Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy and graduates of any approved osteopathiccollege; to maintain a library and a library building, a gymnasium, orgymnasiums, recreation courts, parking facilities, a clinic building orbuildings, a research department or building to carry on constructivereseach .into the cause, treatment and prevention' of disease and inosteopathic principles, practice and procedure with special attentionbeing directed to. the disease of can'cer, diabetes, poliomyelitis, glan-dular deficiencies, and to, obstetrics and surgery; to use corporatefunds in giving graduate or undergraduate scholarships in educa-tion'al institutions, or in making loan's, without profit,' to worthy andqualified students, selected by its Trustees, upon- such terms andconditions as the Trustees may require or specify; to take, solicitand receive funds for one or more of the purposes of its creation;to take by gift, purchases devise or bequest real an'd personal prop-erty for purposes, appropriate to its creation; to take gifts, devises.or bequests of property or furnds in trust for anywone or more of theobjects of its creation or specific purposes coming within such gen-eral objects .and apply and administer such property or funds in har-mony with the terms of such gi'ft, devise or bequest; and to acquireor erect, and to equip, conduct and maintain such other institutionsgermanie Ito or as may be necessary or desirable to carry out any ofthe purposes aforesaid.

The foregoing shall be construed both as objects, purposes andpowers, but no recitation, expression, declaration or specification ofspecial powers or purposes enumerated herein' shall be held to beexclusive, and it is hereby expressly declared that all other lawfulobjects, purposes and powers not inconsistent herewith are includedherein..

ARTICLE IVFor the purpose of carrying out its objects and purposes and those

incidental thereto, this corporation shall have all the rights, powers,privileges and immunities granted to, it by the laws of the State ofIowa, including the right to buy, sell, convey, lease and mortgagereal and personal property and securities of all kinds, and borrowmoney and secure the same by mortgage or other lien upon its prop-erty, real or personal.

ARTICLE VThe members of this corporation shall consist of the persons

Whose names are subscribed hereto as incorporators and such otherpersons as from time to, time may hereafter become members in' themanner provided by its By-Laws.

Any member who shall fail 'to comply with the requirements of theBy-Laws or the rules and regulations made pursuant thereto shall,if the members by majority vote so determine,, forfeit his member-ship in' this corporation.

The voting power of all members shall be equal. Each membershall be entitled to one vote on any and all questions coming beforethe members. Every member of the corporation entitled to, vote atany meeting of the members, may be represented and vote by proxyin writing. A certificate of membership shall be issued to each mem-ber. No membership or certificate of membership shall be trans-.ferable, and no assignee or transferee thereof, whether by operationof law or otherwise, shall be entitled to membership in this cor-poration. Any person ceasing to be a member, whether voluntarilyor by expulsion or by death, shall forfeit all rights an'd privilegesof membership in this corporation.

ARTICLE VIThe corporate period of this corporation shall begin on the date

these Articles of Incorporation are filed for record with the CountyRecorder of Polk Coun'ty, Iowa, and endure for fifty years unlesssooner dissolved by three-fourths vote of the members thereof, orby Act of the General Assembly of the State of Iowa, or by opera-tion of law.

ARTICLE VIIThe business of this corporation shall be conducted by a Board of

Trustees of not less than Three .nor more than' Nine members, electedfrom its membership at the annual meeting of its members, of whichone shall be the President of the said Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy, afnd at least two of which shall be osteopathic physicianslicensed under the laws' of the State of Iowa; and shall hold officefor one year and until their successors are elected and have qualified.

The number of members of the Board of Trustees shall be fixed,within the. limits herein' provided, by the members of this corpora-tion at each annual meeting of the members or a special meeting'called for that purpose; and until so fixed or changed, the Boardof Trustees shall consist of Five member's.

Immediately upon the election of the members of the Board ofTrustees, said Trustees shall proceed to elect the following officersof this corporation,: a president, who shall be a member of saidBoard of Trustees; a secretary, who shall be a member of said Boardof Trustees; and a treasurer, who may or may not be a member ofthis corporation,

The Board of Trustees shall have the power to appoint an'd employsuch persons and employees as may be necessary and required tocarry on. the business and purposes of 'this corporation and to fixthe amount of their salary or compensation.

The Board of Trustees shall meet in the months of June and De-cember of each year; and in special meetings at other times on thecall of the President or of any two members of this corporation.

An'y vacancy in thhe membership of the Board of Trustees, shall befilled by the remaining Trustees until the next annual meeting ofthe members of this corporation.

ARTICLE VIIIThe annual meeting of the members o'f this corporation shall be

held in Des' Moines, Iowa, on the first Monday in June of each year,beginning in June, 1943; and special meetings may be held from timeto time upon call of the President or of two members. At specialmeetings n,o business shall be transacted except such as was speci-fied in the n'otice of the call therefor; and notice of all special meet-ings shall be given in writing by mailing same to' each member at hislast known address at least fifteen days prior to the day of meeting,unless all members shall by writing entered upon the records ofthe proceedings of this corporation, duly sign'ed by them, consentto the holding of a special meeting.

Until the first election, to be held on the first Monday in June,1943, the following persons shall constitute the members of the:Board of Trustees of this corporation, viz.:

Mr. Jay J. Newliin of Grimes,' Iowa;Mr. Nelse Hansen of Des Moines, Iowa;

*Dr. J. P. Schwartz of Des Moines, Iowa;Dr. Paul L. Park of Des Moines, Iowa;Dr. Ruth M. Paul of Des Moines, Iowa.


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Editor......-....-.Hugh Clark, Ph.D.


Living EndowmentIn October, 1944, a program,

designating the Living Endow-ment Fund, was inaugurated.This fund has experienced good,though not overwhelming, suc-cess. The Living EndowmentFund is used for operational ex-penses of the college. This isessential, just as the fund for theteaching clinical hospital are es-sential. If you have not alreadymade a pledge to this fund-tokeep the college operating-do soat once. The average contribu-tion is $12.50 per month. 100 newcontributors would boost themonthly income of the college$1,250.00. That would be a greathelp. Will you not enclose yourfirst month's check in the nextmail?

Let there be no question aboutthe actual need of your supportin this endeavor. The college isexperiencing very difficult times.The principal pre-war source ofincome (students) is reducedmore than 75 percent. In orderto retain a faculty, your imm!edi-ate help is necessary. No, men-tion is made any longer of prog-ress or expansion. If we canmaintain ourselves at a levelwhich we now have attained andsave the faculty which we nowhave, a great job will have beendone. Doctor, I ask you to doyour part.

We greatly appreciate thepledge of Dr. Edythe M. Varner,of Warren, Ohio,, whose name isadded to the list of Living En-dowment contributors.

The situation previously urgentis rapidly becoming critical.

Alumni Visit theCollege

The college was favored dur-ing the last several weeks byvisits from a number of alumni--,some paying Living Endow-ment pledges and all of them,paying compliments. Among thegroup were Dr. Max Bergau ofHawaii, Dr. R. W. Jack of Og-den, Iowa; Dr. Sauli Siegel ofGettysburg, S. D.; Dr. RobertGustafson of Chariton, Iowa; Dr.Norman Weir of Woodbine,Iowa. Dr. Keays returned proud-ly displaying his lovely daugh-ter. Dr. G. A. Whetstine of Wil-ton Junction, spent several daysreviewing basic anatomy, in prep-aration for graduate work inwhich he will be engaged duringthe summer.


your address, please notify theLog Book promptly.

Library

Foundation ArticlesARTICLE IX

The officers of this corporation shall perform the customary andusual duties exercised by such officers and shall also have such powers,perform such duties, and receive such compensation as may be pre-scribed and fixed by the By-Laws of this corporation or by reso-lution of the Board of Trustees from time to time.

The officers of this corporation shall be elected by the Board ofTrustees on the first Monday is June, of each year, beginning inJune, 1943, and have qualified, the following persons shall be itsofficers, viz.:

President, Mr. Jay J. Newlin of Grimes, Iowa;Secretary, Dr. Ruth M. Paul of Des Moines, Iowa, andTreasurer, Mr. Nelse Hansen of Des Moines, Iowa.

ARTICLE XThis corporation may make and alter at pleasure By-Laws not in

conflict with these Articles of Incorporation.

ARTICLE XIThe private property of the members of this corporation shall not

be liable for the debts of this corporation.ARTICLE XII

Any member of the corporation failing to attend three regularmeetings of its members in succession shall automatically be droppedfrom membership in this corporation, unless otherwise declared bythe Board of Trustees.

ARTICLE XIIIAll deeds, mortgages, contracts and instruments in writing that

shall be made by the corporation shall be signed in the name of thecorporation by the President and Treasurer, and may bear the im-press of the seal of the corporation.

Releases of mortgages and other liens and contracts held by thecorporation and satisfactions thereof shall likewise be made, executedand acknowledged by the President and Treasurer, except marginalbook or record releases may be executed by either the President orTreasurer.

ARTICLE XIVThis corporation may change its name or amend its Articles of

Incorporation as provided by the provisions of the law under whichit is organized; except that no, amendment or change shall be madeto or in Articles XI and XIV of these Articles of Incorporation.

Witness our hands this 28th day of December, 1942.(Signed) J. J. Newlin

1Nelse C. Hansen'John P. SchwartzDwight S. JamesRobert O. FagenJohn Q. A. MatternMary E. GoldenP. L. ParkBeryl Freeman0. Edwin Owen

D. E. SloanF. D. CampbellRuth M,. PaulH. A. BarquistP'aul E. KimberlyEarl O. Sargent, Jr.Edward F. LeiningerRachel H. WooldsLonnie L. Facto

Incorporators.

*Replaced May 3, 1944, by Dr. Hugh Clark as President of Des Moines StillCollege of Osteoathy.

Osteopathic ProgressFund Report

Part VPart I (January) Financial

report to December 23, 1944.Part II (February) An illus-

trated report of the PathologyDepartment.

Part III (March) Illustratedreport of the Department ofPhysiology and Pharmacology.

Part IV (April) Illustratedreport of Bacteriology and Pub-lic Health.

LIBRARYOne of the projects of the Os-

teopathic Progress Fund was theremodeling, relocation, re-equip-ping of the library. The libraryis now located on the third floorat the, east end. It consists of astock room 15x18 and a readingroom 31x18, separated by a plateglass partition. The floor is cov-ered with linoleum tile and thewalls are finished in a restful palegreen. It is lighted by indirectlighting and protection from sunglare is provided by venetianblinds.

There are approximately 2,000volumes in the library, includingbound periodicals. Of these, some500 have been published since1936 and are distributed to boththe clinical courses and basic sci-ence courses. The library hasreceived a number of gifts duringthe past two years, which addmaterially to its worth. In addi-tion to the bound volumes, ap-proximately 60 current periodicalsare received. The Iowa StateMedical Library regularly loansmore than' 20 journals to the col-lege library.

The librarian, Miss Ruth Mann,is maintained on a part-time ba-sis, during the period of decreasedenrollment.

Dr. Saul Klein PassedAway March 1

Dr. S. H. Klein died at ClearLake, Iowa, Thursday morning,March 1, of coronary thrombo-sis. He had been associated withthe Chappell Clinic at Clear Lakefor over a year, having engagedin practice in Des Moines for anumber of years previously.

Dr. Klein had been an activemember of the Iowa Society o!fOsteopathic Physicians and Sur-geons during his entire profes-sional career. At the time of hisdeath he was Chairman of theLegal and Legislative Committeeof the Society, in which he hadserved for many years.

Dr. Klein was a member of theCentral Church of Christ in' DesMoines and of the Moose, Elksand Masonic orders. At one timehe was Exalted Ruler of the Elks.He is survived by his wife,Stella.

In Dr. Klein's passing, the Os-teopathic Profession in Iowa haslost a valuable aide, and the Col-lege has lost a loyal alumnus.

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The O. W. C. C. will hold a,banquet for the graduating mem-bers on' May 22, 1945, at 7 p. m.at Younkers Tea Room. Presi-dent Alex Siudara will present;diplomas to the following:

Laura AllshouseNorma BoydNorma ChristianslonDeLoris MackAnn MerrillHelen SherwoodThe bunco party held at the

Y. M. C. A. in April was a suc-cess due largely to the committee,which included Martha Hatteson,Helen Sherwood, Ronnie Abbott,and Laura Allshouse. ' HelenSherwood again, as usual, far ex-ceeded all other members in thesale olf tickets.

The Club is purchasing a trans-illuminator and a strip film at-tachment for a picture machine,which will be donated to StillCollege.

The next regular business!meeting will be held at the home*of Joyce Griffith, Cottage Groveand 29th, on June 5 at 8 P. M.A bowling party has been planned'for the evening's entertainment.

The P. S. G.'s had one of Dr.Fampbell's fine talks at their lasttbi - monthly gatherings. JDolc,Campbell ican always be countedon to be interesting. Thanksfrom the fraternity, Doctor.

Now that the brown-out hasbeen lifted, we shall soon haveour neon sign again working at2141 Grand, and we want to re-peat our invitation for anyalumni of Phi Sigma Gamma,practicing in Des Moines, to dropout and get acquainted.

Plans are underway for ourSpring formal in the first part ofJune. We expect our past presi-dent, Jim Crane, whom some ofyou will remember, back for avisit about that time to help us!honor the graduating class andgive them a fitting send-off intothe profession.

J. R. S.

BirthRecently a baby boy, Byron

Everett, weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs.,was born to Dr. and Mrs. ByronE. Laycock. Congratulations.

BUY BONDS!

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tirely and reconverted accordingto plans stated below.

Remodeling PlansFinal plans for remodeling are

not completed, but are in thehands of a committee consistingof Dr. E. F. Leininger, Dr. PaulPark and Mr. Nelse Hansen.Plans are being drawn by Mr.Roland "Tip" Harrison, of thefirm of Wetherell & Harrison, awell known midwest architect.At the risk of later modification,,preliminary plans are statedbroadly as follows:

First Floor. This floor willihouse the X-ray department,Ppathology laboratory, emergencyroom, waiting room, offices, ex-amination roo:r, kitchen and din-ing room. The first floor is slight-ly below sidewalk level andwould, therefore, be easily acces-sible to ambulatory as well asstretcher borne emergency cases.

It will provide a means of sepa-ration of the main hospital trafficfrom the actually hospitalized pa-tients.

Second Floor. The second floorwill be entirely devoted to bedspace and necessary utilities.Tentative plans call for a maxi-imum number of semiprivateroo n s.

Third Floor. The east end ofthe third floor will be devoted toan operating and obstetrical suiteconsisting of two operating roomsand a delivery room and neces-sary storage, sterilizing andscrub-up facilities. Adjoining thisto the west a nursery with a ca-piacity for 20 is planned. The re-maining space on the top floor isavailable for hospital beds andutilities. Space is available for amaximum of approximately 70adult beds and 20 bassinets, inaddition to the other services de-scribed.

Utilities. Since the building is66 feet wide, a possibility of pro-viding utilities in the center witha hall on each side is apparent.A new scheme, designated the"Parallel Serviice Plan," has beenproposed by Markus & Nocka(Architectural Record, August,1942), whereby the services, in-

rluding elevator, are set centralto the hospital rooms, with asingle corridor between. Thisprovides for greater utilizationof space, Iless waste in corridorspace, a wider and more service-able corridor and an insulation ofthe hospital roome against corri-dor noises. This latter plan isseriously being considered by thearchitect and remodeling com-mittee.

Equipment. The equipment ofthe new hospital is in the handsof a committee for that purpose,headed by Dr. Howard A.Graney, assisted by Dr. Mary E.Golden and Dr. Harry J. Mar-shall. It will be recalled that,during the Progress Fund Cam-paign, some donors pledgedequipment. Dr. James Dunhampledged equipment for Eye, Ear,Nose and Throat Department;D)r. W. D. Blackwood pledgedadditional equipment to that al-ready donated for a Departmentof Urology; Dr. John S. Ander-son has given a Lumetron Colori-

meter, which will be available forthe P'athology Department; andDr. Ralph P. Westfall donateda number of splints and castingmaterials. Dr. William Aspen-gren donated a quantity of sur-gical instruments. Needless tosay, the committee is most grate-ful for these gifts and pledges.They would welcome further do-nations of this sort, such as fur-nishings for a room or depart-ment for special hospital service.Such contributions will be appro-priately memorialized, acknowl-edging the donor where re-quested. This scheme offers un-limited opportunity for auxiliaryunits. small local groups andother interested lay persons.Those planning such a programfor any special project in con-nection with the hospital, shouldcontact Dr. Howard A. Graney(603 East 12th Street, DesMoines, Iowa).

Public Campaign. It is pro-posed to run a Public Campaignin connection with the remodel-ing and equipping of the clinical'hospiital. Dr. Mary E. Goldenis Chairman of this P"hlic Cam-paign Committee (it was alsoDr. Golden who piade such ,tremendous success of the Oste-

opathic Progress Fund Campaignto the profession). Developmentsof the appeal to the laity forfunds to expand osteopathy inDes Moines will be regularly re-leased by Dr. Golden.

Future PlansThe hospital, long sorely need-

ed as a clinical teaching unit forthe college curriculum, will pro-vide training in several depart-ments for Des Moines Still Col-lege students as well as in'ternes.The hospital will provide train-ing not only for routine hospitalprocedures, but also special workin Departments of Surgery, Ob-stetrics, X-ray, Laboratory Di-agnosis, Pediatrics, Orthopedics,Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology,Posture, Gynecology, Proctology,Venereal Diseases and otherphases of Public Health. The(Des Moines Still College clinic,housed in the college building forthe past 47 years, has achievedan enviable record in obstetricsand treatment of diseases gen-erally. Approximately 9,500 ba-bies have been delivered, during'which a maternal mortality rate'has been maintained through allthe years consistently lower thanthat for the State of Iowa during1943. The latter is the more im-9ressive when it is realized thatmost of the deliveries are in thehome and that many of these are.nade under difficult conditionsof sanitation, lighting and incon-venience. The general clinicshave examined approximately115,000 patients and have givencome 17,000 special laboratoryexaminations in connection withthe clinical examinations. Thisservice to the public health ofDes Moines, conservatively esti-mated., has made a saving to DesMoines taxpayers of $2,327,107.00.

Since the college is located inDes Moines, many of its gradu-ates have remained in this city,co that at present more than athird of the physicians of DesMoines are osteopathic. A safeestimate of the people under os-teolpathic care is, therefore, about60,000.

Greater ServiceThe new hospital will provide

for an expansion of the previousservices-obstetrical and generalclinic and additionally will pro-vide an accessible diagnostic clin-ic for downtown Des Moines. Itwvill provide a consulting service'for some 400 doctors within aradius of 200 miles. It will createan osteopathic training center forPhysicians in the osteopathic pro-fession. It will enable the oste-opathic profession to embark'apon a program of investigationsin disease and treatment. It willprovide additional hospital bedsfor the osteopathic profession inDes Moines and adjacent terri-tory. It will necessitate the. in-crease in size of the clinical fac-ulty of the college,, as, well asacting to attract basic scienceimen interested in clinical phasesof science.

The announcement of this hos-pital opens up a great new vistaof growth and development ofosteopathy in the midwest' andof osteopathic education on a na-tional scale.

The New Hospital

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Volume 23 JUNE, 1945 Number 6

PLANS FOR CLINCAL HOSPITAL MOVE FORWARDImportant Changes in

College CorporationAt its annual meeting, June 14,

the corporation of the Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy helda long and arduous session, whosechief business was amendment ofthe Articles of Incorporation andBy-Laws. The Amended Articlesof Incorporations and new By-Laws are reprinted in full, asfiled, effective June 19, 1945. (Seepages 2 and 3.)

ChangesArticle I... The name of the cor-

poration is changed to "DesMoines Still College of Osteopathyand Surgery".

Article IV. Life of the cor-poration is extended 50 yearsbeyond the date of adoption ofthe amendments.

Article V. There shall be twoclasses of members, active andhonorary. Active members be-come honorary automatically by'failure to attend two consecutiveannual meetings. Active membersonly are entitled to vote at an-nual or special meetings, and thevote may not be cast by proxy,orally or in writing.

Article VI. The number oftrustees shall be not less thanseven and not more than thir-teen, elected for terms of threeyears, with the exception of twotrustees. There shall be on theBoard of Trustees one memberwho shall represent the Iowa So-ciety of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons. He is elected froma panel of five submitted by theIowa Society, and elected by thecorporation. His term is one year,and he may be reelected. Thecorporation nominates a panel offive and submits this panel to theNational Alumni Association. TheNational Alumni Association thenelects one of the panel for aperiod of one year. He also maybe reelected.

The trustees elect a chairman,secretary and treasurer, whoserve the same functions in thecorporation. They are empower-ed to conduct all affairs of thecollege or other enterprise of thecorporation and employ such per-sons as may be needed to ad-minister their policies.

No significant changes weremade in the articles which wereomitted above.

Trustees elected at the meet-ing are: J. Roy Capps, ArthurKenworthy and N. Harold West,


New Class EnrollsAugust 6th

College ReceivesVariety of Gifts

The College wishes to expressappreciation for the numerousgifts which have come to it inrecent weeks. Appreciation isdue not alone for the value ofthe gifts, but also for the ex-pression of interest in thegrowth and expansion of theCollege by both individuals andorganized groups.

LibraryDr. Rachel Hodges Woods of

Des Moines presented the librarywith a valuable encyclopedic set-DISEASES OF CHILDREN byPfaundler and Schlossman, edit-ed by Peterman. The set is a


$40,000 in OutstandingPledges Needed

Survey of the status of theOsteopathic Progress Fund showsapproximately $40,000 in unpaidpledges. Since announcement ofthe purchase of the hospital, allpledges have received requestsfrom Treasurer Nelse Hansen tocomplete payment. The responsehas been most encouraging.

By a strange coincidence, theamount of outstanding fundspledged to the Foundation ingood faith is approximately theamount needed for remodeling ofthe Harbach building. The LOGBOOK therefore urges that eachunpaid pledge be completed atonce in order that there shall beno delay in starting this work.

It is the goal of the Founda-tion to open the Hospital inOctober. To meet this goal theFoundation requires your bestcooperation. If your pledge hasnot been discharged, remit acheck at once, in full payment.

CRANIAL TECHNIQUEAdvanced Course and Beginners Course

Beginner's CoursesOctober 1-13; 8-20

The Beginner's Course consistsof two weeks instruction the firstof which is an intensive study ofcranial anatomy and physiology.It is presented by Dr. Paul E.Kimberly of the Department ofAnatomy of the College. Thesecond week consists of prac-tical instruction in the diagnosisand treatment of cranial lesions,with clinical demonstrations.

Students meet during the firstweek in one group for the lectureseries on Anatomy and Physi-ology. During the second weekthey are divided into smallgroups under the direction of aninstructor. The instructors rotateservice from group to group. Allinstruction is supervised by Dr.W. G. Sutherland. His assistantsare Dr. Beryl Arbuckle, Dr.Raleigh S. McVicker and Dr.Howard A. Lippincott.

Tuition for the course is $150.00.

Advanced Course - October 1-8The third in a series of courses

in Cranial Technique will beoffered October 1 to October 20.The demand for further study inthis field has been so great thatan advanced course will be in-stituted at this time. The ad-vanced course is open only tothose who have previously studiedthe work at the Des Moines Col-lege. The number of registrantsis limited to 24. The course willconsist of morning and afternoonsessions devoted to diagnosis andtreatment of lesions with a re-vised and improved system of in-struction.

Dr. Howard A. Lippincott hasbeen added to the corps of in-structors. In addition to Dr. Lip-pincott, Dr. W. G. Sutherland, Dr.Beryl Arbuckle, Dr. Raleigh S.McVicker will be engaged inpresentation of the applied aspectof the course. Students will workin small groups, with one in-structor for each. In the eveningof each day, a seminar will beheld to discuss problems whichhave arisen. Dr. Paul E. Kim-berly will participate in theseminars. Tuition is $150.00.

Note: Registration in each course is limited to 24.,Application for registration must be accompanied by a depositof $50.00, refundable any time before September 24.

Excavation of AdjacentLot Scheduled Soon

Following purchase of the Har-bach building, across the streetfrom the College, the Des MoinesStill College Osteopathic Founda-tion has purchased the lot adjoin-ing the building to the South.Long an eye-sore, it is the planof the Foundation to begin ex-cavation immediately. The lotwill provide parking facilities forthe completed hospital. Clear-ance of the lot is essential inorder to provide for lighting andventilation of the South portionof the hospital.

RemodelingThe remodeling committee,

consisting of Dr. E. F. Leininger,Dr. Paul Park and Mr. NelseHansen, have arrived at a tenta-tive floor plan. The plan pro-vides for approximately 70 adultbeds and 20 bassinets on thesecond and third floors. Also in-cluded in these floors are in-ternes and nurses quarters, sur-gical suite and obstetrical suite.

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CollegeOffers Course in

Chapman'sReflexes

During the week of July30-August 4, a course inChapman's Reflexes will bepresented by Dr. Paul E.Kimberly of the Depart-ment of Anatomy and Dr.Beryl Arbuckle of Philadel-phia. Tuition for the week'sinstruction is $100.00.

The course will consisteach morning of lectures onAnatomy and Physiology ofthe Autonomic NervousSystem, Endocrine Systemand Lymphatic System.Each afternoon (and Satur-day morning) will be de-voted to 'practical instruc-tion in the use of Chap-man's Reflexes in Diagnosisand Therapeutics.

Application for admissionto the-course should be filedat once. Registration willbe limited to twenty-four.

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AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATIONof the

DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY AND SURGERY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:'That S. L. Taylor, C. W. Johnson, D. W. Roberts, Henry Mack

and D. S. Jackman, being persons of full age and citizens of theState of Iowa, have associated themselves together for the purposeof forming a Corporation, not for pecuniary profit, under the lawsof the State of Iowa, with all powers, rights, privileges and im-munities now or hereafter conferred upon such corporation by thelaws of the State of Iowa; and to that end do hereby adopt thefollowing Articles of Incorporation:

ARTICLE I.The name of this corporation shall be "Des Moines Still College

of Osteopathy and Surgery," and its principal place of businessshall be in the city of Des Moines, Iowa.

ARTICLE II.The corporation shall have the power and the right, and its

purpose and object is, to establish, maintain, operate and conductin the city of Des Moines, Iowa, a college for instruction, educa-tion and research in the science of osteopathic medicine, includingall recognized branches of the science and art of healing, and ofsurgery, and also colleges of graduate instruction. The corpora-tion may also establish, operate, conduct and maintain in PolkCounty, Iowa, or elsewhere, a hospital or hospitals for the cureand treatment of persons diseased or injured; and in that con-nection may establish, conduct, operate and maintain a school orschools for the instruction, education and training of nurses.

ARTICLE II.The corporation may confer the degree of Doctor of Osteopathy,

and such other degrees usually conferred by such institutions andappropriate to its course or courses of instruction.

ARTICLE IV.The corporation shall have and possess all the powers, rights

and privileges now or hereafter conferred by the laws of theState of Iowa upon corporations not for pecuniary profit, and shallendure for a period of fifty years, from the date of adoption ofthese amended Articles of Incorporation, unless sooner dissolvedby a three-fourths vote of all the active members thereof, or byan act of the General Assembly of the State of Iowa, or by opera-tion of law. In the event of dissolution of the corporation, eithervoluntary or involuntary, its Board of Trustees and the ExecutiveCommittee of the American Osteopathic Association shall mutuallydetermine the mode of disposition of its assets, in such manner asto promote the best interests of the Osteopathic Profession throughan educational program, research program or such other meansas may be mutually devised; provided, however, that such assetsshall be distributed only to corporations or trusts organized andoperated exclusively for scientific, educational, or charitable pur-poses, no part of the net earnings or income of which inures tothe benefit of any private shareholder or individual, and no sub-stantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda,or otherwise attempting, to influence legislation.

ARTICLE V.The members of such corporation shall consist of the incor-

porators and such other persons as the active members mayassociate with them and by a majority vote, elect as members.Membership shall be of two types, active and honorary. Activemembers shall become honorary members by failure to attend twoconsecutive annual meetings in person, and such honorary mem-bers may be reinstated as active members by two-thirds vote ofthe active members at the next succeeding annual meeting. Activemembers shall be entitled to vote at all meetings of members andsuch vote may not be cast by proxy, orally or in writing. Honorarymembers shall have the privilege of attending the meetings ofmembers, but are not entitled to vote in person or by proxy atsuch meetings. Active members may, from time to time, adoptby-laws not inconsistent with these Articles of Incorporation andmay repeal, alter and amend the same at pleasure. A majority ofactive members of the corporation present shall constitute a quorumfor the transaction of any business.

ARTICLE VI.The affairs of the corporation shall be managed and conducted

by a Board of Trustees consisting of not less than seven and notmore than thirteen members of the corporation. The trusteesshall be elected at the annual meeting of the members and shallhold office for three years and until their successors are electedand enter upon the performance of their duties, excepting thatthere shall be one member of the Board of Trustees elected froma group of five nominated by the Iowa Society of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons, who shall serve for a period of one year,and that one member shall be elected by the National AlumniAssociation of the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy andSurgery from a group of five nominated by the Corporation of theDes Moines Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery, who also shallhold office for one year. At the annual meeting of June, 1945,therefore, there shall be elected three members to hold office fora period of three years, three members to hold office for a periodof two years and the remainder of the Board of Trustees shall beelected to hold office for a period of one year. Vacancies in theBoard of Trustees, created by death or resignation, may be filledby the remaining trustees. The Board of Trustees shall hold itsregular and all special meetings in the City of Des Moines, Iowa,unless otherwise unanimously agreed in writing.

The Board of Trustees shall elect a Chairman and a Secre-tary from their number and these officers shall also be Chair-man and Secretary of the Corporation. The Board of Trusteesshall meet three times each year-in January, May and September,and at such other times as may be deemed advisable, upon thecall of the Chairman or any two members of the Board of Trustees.The Board of Trustees shall have the power to employ suchpersons as they deem advisable, and elect a Treasurer, who neednot be a member of the corporation or the Board of Trustees,and prescribe and fix the salaries and duties of all such personsin the employ of the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy andSurgery or other enterprise of the corporation.

ARTICLE VII.The annual meeting of the corporation shall be held in Des'

Moines, Iowa, on the first Thursday after the second Wednesdayin June of each year. Special meetings may be held from time&to time at the call of the Chairman of the corporation or any 3iactive members of the corporation. At special meetings no busi--ness shall be transacted except as may be specified in the noticeof the call therefor. Notice of all special meetings shall be givenin writing by mailing the same to each member at his last knownpost-office address at least ten days prior to the date of the meet-ing, unless the active members shall by writing enter upon therecords of the proceedings of the corporation, duly signed by them,their consent to the holding of a special meeting.

ARTICLE VII.

Any fund or property received by the corporation by gift,donation, bequest, or devise, shall be held and used by the corpora-tion subject to such restrictions and limitations upon its use asmay be imposed in the gift, donation, bequest, or devise thereof.

ARTICLE IX.The incorporators and members shall not be personally liable

for any indebtedness of the corporation, and their property shallbe exempt from any liability for any of the debts of the cor-poration.

ARTICLE X.These Amended Articles of Incorporation may be altered or

amended at any annual or special meeting called for that purposeby a majority vote of the active members present; provided, how-ever, that Article VIII shall not be amended to alter the limita-tions imposed upon the use of said fund, and Article IX shall notbe amended or changed to subject members to liability.

BY-LAWSof the

DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY AND SURGERY

1. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The Board of Trustees may causeto be executed any and all contracts of every kind and characterfor and on behalf of the corporation and may designate by resolu-tion the person or persons to execute such contracts for and onbehalf of the corporation and authorize, supervise and direct theexpenditure, investment and disbursement of all funds received

by, for or on behalf of the corporation. The Board of Trusteesshall cause to be kept a permanent record of all of their proceed-ings, resolutions and business transactions.

2. CHAIRMAN. It shall be the duty of the Chairman ofthe Corporation to preside at all meetings of the Corporation and


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Editor ............... Hugh Clark, Ph.D.


Living EndowmentOff to Fine Start

Beginning the fiscal year, 1945-46, alumni have been asked torenew contributions toward theLiving Endowment Program. Re-sults to date show that 22 con-tributors have resubscribed and25 new contributors have enroll-ed in the ranks of OsteopathicProgress.

New ContributorsWard C. Bryant, Greenfield, Mass.Adda S. Liffring, Mansfield, OhioL. V. Long, Detroit Lakes, Minn.Harold D. Meyer, Algona, IowaC. R. Reynolds, Fairfield, IowaM. R. Runions, Sioux City, IowaMark J. Sluss, Lenox, IowaHarry E. Wing, Ottumwa, IowaE. C. Herzog, Brainerd, Minn.William A. Lewis, Austin, TexasC. W. Odell, South Bend, IndianaC. H. Stull, Geneva, OhioJ. N. Gill, Chattanooga, Tenn.Gerald A. Dierdorff, Medford,

OregonVictor J. Sperling, Amelia, OhioEdythe M. Varner, Warren, OhioWm. C. Rankin, Cadiz, OhioBertha E. Sawyer, Ashland,

OregonCarrie Freeman, Bell, Calif.W. P. Chandler, Persia, IowaRichard F. Snyder, Detroit, Mich.Walter B. Goff, Dunbar, W. Va.J. R. McNerney, West Des

Moines, IowaA. E. Borchardt, Lidgerwood,

N. D.Kenneth Moore, Detroit, Mich.O. R. Meredith, Nampa, IdahoHarry E. Woodward, Akron, OhioMax D. Warner, Des Moines

Renewal ContributorsHoward A. Graney, Des MoinesJ. P. Hull, Newton, IowaF. J. Petersen, Alliance, NebraskaCharles D. Schultz, Madison, Wis.W. D. Blackwood, Hartshorne,

OklahomaMartin Biddison, Nevada, IowaErvin E. Emory, Huntington, W.

Va.J. B. Miller, Flint, Mich.L. R. Morgan, Alton, IllinoisC. C. Auseon, Hillsdale, Mich.A. B. Graham, Wheeling, W. Va.Paul T. Rutter, St. Helens,

OregonH. J. Marshall, Des MoinesElisha T. Kirk, Media, Penn.C. E. Seastrand, Des MoinesD. W. MacIntyre, Grand Rapids,

Mich.Harold Belf, Detroit, Mich.Hal Beals, Brooklyn, Mich.H. B. Juhlin, Greenville, Mich.D. F. Johnson, Seattle, Wash.Lloyd Woofenden, Highland Park,

Mich.Sherman W. Meyer, Hot Springs,

N. M.John W. Eddy, Detroit, MichiganJoseph C. Cullen, Ferndale, Mich.

Total pledges since June 1 are

47. Total cash received on thesepledges is $2,495.00. The unpaidportion of the pledges is beingreduced by monthly installments.

Last Year's RecordSince its inception in October,

1944, until June 1, 1945, theLiving Endowment amassed incash $10,913. Total pledges werein excess of $16,000 and werebeing paid regularly on a month-ly basis.

New PlanMany pledges made prior to

June, 1945, have been interrupt-ed in order to make the pledgeperiod coincide with the fiscalyear of the College. Previouscontributors have been asked torepledge for the period 1945-46.Many have done so. Some havemisunderstood. It should bepointed ou that the new pledgereplaces the 1945 pledge, and isnot added to it. The unpaid por-tion of the 1945 pledge is for-given, and each man who pledgedin 1945 is asked to resubscribeto the program for the fiscalyear, 1945-46.

The goal for 1945-46 is set at$27,000. It is imperative thatthis goal be attained. Any partof the goal not received mustmean sacrifice of some phase ofthe academic program for thenext year. The program hasbeen cautiously planned and can-not stand restriction. It is urgentthat each alumnus assume hisshare of advancement of the Col-lege. Please return your pledgeand check at once to the College.

The Dean's LetterAnother semester at D.M.S.C.O.

is concluded by the graduationof ten students on Friday, Junetwenty-ninth. This also completesmy first school year as Dean ofthe College. In the first articlethat I wrote for the Log Book,October, 1944, I enumeratedvarious possibilities, the fulfill-ment of which would makeD.M.S.C.O.S. "outstanding notonly in osteopathic education butin educational circles generally."In the past year some of thesepossibilities have been transform-ed into probabilities that areactually on the way to fulfill-ment.

HospitalThe purchase of a building for

the New Clinical Hospital is anachievement that should be con-sidered fortuitous in these times.With remodeling and equippingD.M.S.C.O.S. will have taken a longstep forward in the direction ofimproved facilities and increasedincome for clinical training. Or-ganization, departmentalizationand enlargement of the clinicalfaculty and staff is a possibilitythat will rapidly become areality under the stimulus of ade-quate facilities and the demandsof increasing clinical clienteleand larger student enrollments.

Basic ScienceImprovement in the Depart-

ments of Basic Sciences duringthe past year have been some-what curtailed because of thelow student enrollment which hasnot only reduced tuition incometo a seriously low figure but has

made contemplated additionsrelatively expensive and tem-porarily futile. On the otherhand, fortunately and wisely,great improvement had beenmade in these departments pre-vious to the beginning of thepresent school year through thecomplete remodeling and reequip-ping of every basic science tabora-tory and the employment of com-petent instructors. The most in-portant accomplishment this yearin improving basic science de-partments is the rearrangement ofcourses in sequence and hourlyrequirements to emphasize labor-atory experience according to thetrends in modern education. Anumber of specimens and modelshave been prepared and addedto departmental museums.

Living EndowmentPresident Clark deserves much

credit and your personal com-mendation for stimulating alumni-college relationship through theorganization of the Living Endow-ment Fund Program for BalancedExpansion. Although the origi-nal goal was not reached, largelybecause of travel restrictions andthe discontinuation of conventions,results were very encouragingboth from the standpoints offinancial receipts and expressionsof spontaneous good will anddesire on the part of the alumnito participate in support of thecollege.

The cash income from pledgesto the Living Endowment Fundtogether with tuitions from postgraduate course in cranial andmanipulative technic were largelyresponsible for maintaining col-lege income at a nearly ade-quate working level in spite ofdrastic reductions in tuition in-come. The courses in CranialTechnic under Dr. W. G. Suther-land and his associates haveproved exceeding popular withpracticing physicians. Everycranial class has been filled to

overflowing and many applica-tions for these courses had tobe rejected as the nature of theinstruction necessarily limits theenrollment in each lass. Thisis merely a beginning but is clear-an indication of planned programsfor mutually beneficial relation-ships between college and pro-fession.

Indications are that student en-rollments will not increase duringthe coming year; in fact theremay be further decline. It is im-portant that the college not onlymaintain its present status in itsplanned program of expansionand improvement but that it con-tinue to effectuate unfulfilledplans for that day when post warconditions will permit normalstudent quotas. It is imperativethat professional support be con-tinued indefinitely not only tomaintain the college through thisperiod of emergency but to keeposteopathic education abreast ofconstantly advancing standards.

Emphasis on this point is noway lessens the full appreciationDn the part of the college ad-ministration for all past contribu-tions in services and funds toboth the Progress and Living En-dowment Campaigns. It merelyindicates administrative aware-ness of the vital nature of suchsupport. Those' who have givenwill continue to do so for theytoo are cognizant of the criticalnature and continued need of pro-fessional support. They too havepride in professional achievementas manifested in progressiveeducational progress.

TO YOU, THE COLLEGEALUMNI WHO HAVE NOT YETBOUGHT YOUR TICKETS FORlTHIS PARADE OF PROFES-SIONAL PROGRESS, MAY IREITETER , - IT IS YOURCOLLEGE TOO, DOCTOR! THEBOX OFFICE IS N E E ERCLOSED.

-M. D. WARNER, Dean.

BY-LAWS(Continued from Page 2)

of the Board of Trustees, and perform such other duties and func-tions as directed by the members of the Corporation or Boardof Trustees.

3. SECRETARY. It shall be the duty of the Secretary ofthe Corporation to keep a record of all meetings of the Corpora-tion and of the Board of Trustees, and such other duties as directedby the Board of Trustees.

4. TREASURER. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer ofthe Corporation to act as custodian of the funds of the corpora-tion, to collect, deposit, disburse and invest said funds as directedby the Board of Trustees. He shall have charge of the accountsand records of the Corporation, and all papers not under the chargeof any other officer. He shall give bond for $5,000.00 for the faith-ful performance of his duties, the fee for said bond to be paid fromthe funds of the Corporation. He shall receive all monies fromthe clinics; he shall purchase all supplies for the college and pro-vide for janitor service, coal, water, gas, electricity, laundry andrepairs. He shall execute the contracts with all students andcollect money in payment thereof. He shall collect the LivingEndowment or other endowment funds for the college and investsame at the direction of the Board of Trustees. He shall submitto the Board of Trustees at the end of each month a report ofall money received and disbursed, and shall present an auditor'sreport to the Chairman before each annual meeting of the Cor-poration.

5. GENERAL. All papers and books pertaining to the cor-poration in custody of any officer of the corporation shall be keptin the safe at the office of the corporation. There shall be anaudit of all the records and books of the corporation at leastonce a year or at such times as the Board of Trustees maydirect.

THE LOG BOOKI .

The regular meetingat the home of Ken Ma:tion of officers wastentative plans were maSenior Banquet. Theofficers were elected: N-Ken Martin, OccipitaAyers, Pylorus-Lennerson, Stylus - GeorgeStyloid-Larry Abbott.

The Atlas Senior Barheld at Younkers ToMonday evening, Junemain speaker was DLeininger. Dr. Paulpreside as toastmast{graduating membersMack, Marion ThompsoYogus.

Another big time waall at an annual spriron June 15. We werehave one of our ]alumnus, Dr. James Chis wife present to helto the departing seniorsof their Alma Mater.seniors, Homer AllshoBoyd, Vernon Clausingdon Sherwood, were alsfitting send-off at a banin their honor at theInn on Sunday, June 1'

Dr. Kimberly was Ispeaker at our last wof the semester. His talhistories was interestiiwho heard him.

The fraternity wantscongratulations to Verning on his forthcoming

In honor of the gmembers of Iota TauW. Merrill, R. R. RasmC. P. Christianson, theheld its senior banqueKirkwood Hotel Friday,1945. The affair was agby the presence of mabers of the fraternity alhelped send off the "fine style. Floral decoraddition to the beauty o:quet hall, lent exclusivdistinction to the occasi

The highlight of theoccurred when the senasked by John Slater,Ceremonies, to speakminutes on their aims, ]ambitions, and then von the spot" by beingto speak impromptu oject they discovered urplates. (Oh what anrhetorical address from

was heldrtin. Elec-held, andde for thefollowing

Rasmusson on "The effects ofafter dinner speeches on diges-tion from the neurological pointof view".) Dr. Merrill's remarkswere premeditated with an erudi-tion that bespeaks the highquality of his academic acumen.To offer variety, Dr. Christian-son made a few remarks regard-ing the relationship between rear-ing children and alopecia. It wasevident, from his discussion, thathe has the tact and judgment ofa man many years his senior.

Dr. Sloan, our Worthy SupremeDeputy, to conclude the affair,gave us a philosophical view onwhat is expected of a youngdoctor in his community.

-N. H.

oble Skull * p*1 Francis College Receive Gifts:t Lorent-

Moylan, (Continued from Page 1)Lippincott publication.

nquet was Dr. Donald J. Evans, Detroit,ea Room presented the College with the

18. The Appleton-Century encyclopedia-r. E. F. "The Practitioner's Library ofPark will Medicine and Surgery". It willer. The provide a valuable reference aidare Don in a variety of departments ofn and Ed instruction.

Dr. M. D. Warner, Dean, pre--L. L. sented to the College a large

~- number of recent publications inthe fields of Chemistry, Pharma-cology, Diagnosis and General

is had by Practice. Dr. Warner's thought-g formal fulness has added materially toe glad to the value of the Library.prominentrane, and Clinslp us add The Osteopathic Women's Col-memories lege Club, composed of studentThe four wives, presented the College withuse, Gail a check for forty dollars to beand Gor- expended on clinical equipment.

o given a The College has purchased aiquet held Twin Transilluminator.

Windsor Hospital7. 'The Phi Sigma G'amma fra-the guest ternity pledged furnishings for aork night room in the new teaching clinicallk on case hospital, to be memorialized by ang to all suitable plaque.

The Senior Class presented ato extend check at the Senior Banquet for.on Claus- $65.00. They specified that themarriage. funds shoud be used to purchaseJ. R. S. equipment.

Osteopathic TechniqueDr. Margaret Spence Bates of

Marengo, Iowa, presented a Mack-;raduating lin table to the department ofSigma, H. Osteopathic Principles and Tech-usson and nique, with the cooperation of Dr.fraternity J. W. Macklin of Des Moines. It isAt at the a valuable adjunct to the teach-, June 15, ing facilities of the department.;grandized

umni who College Corp. Changesgrads" in-ations, in (Continued from Page 1)f the ban- all of Des Moines, whose termseness and will expire June, 1948; Dr.ion. Howard A. Graney, Dr. Mary E.e evening Golden and Dr. Dewitte V.iors were Goods, term expiring, 1947; andMaster of Dr. Robert B. Bachman, term ex-

a few piring 1946, the representativeshopes and of the Iowa Society and the Na-vere "put tional Alumni Association.

required The By-Laws were modifiedn a sub- .principally in modernization toider their conform to current practices. Theelaborate duties and position of the BoardH. Roye of Trustees were defined.

Death Comes toAlice Potter

The Log Book deeplythe delay in reporting to lfession the death of oneoutstanding alumni. DrBauer passed away moia year ago at her home inbus, Ohio.

Dr. Bauer was graduatethe Des Moines Still ColOsteopathy in June 1918.upon she returned to heat Delaware, Ohio, to estemost successful practice.passed she became incr(more respected by her co]and gave special attenlDiagnosis and Pediatrics.25 years of continuous pDr. Bauer retired and tresidence in Columbus.

During her studentshipCollege, Dr. Bauer was amany social and academicShe was a splendid studeat one time was SecretaryCollege Clinic. Enthabout the future of OsteEducation, Dr. Bauer at ooffered considered financiport to the expanding progthe College. The Collegeregrets the passing ofcitizen, a loyal alumnaardent enthusiast of Oste

Dr. T. P. McWilliarBegins Practice

Guthrie C

Dr. Thomas P. McWson of Dr. and Mrs. E. 'Williams of Columbus Jihas opened office for thepractice of osteopathy atCenter.

Dr. McWilliams grfrom Des Moines Still Co:Osteopathy in Decemberand during the past yebeen an interne at Des'General Hospital.

-Iowa Osteo. Phys. & Sr

Plans Move Forev

(Continued from Pageto outpatient department,Pathology, Emergencycasting room, kitchen,room and other services,ing hospital offices.

It is intended that actmodeling according toplans may be completed bber.

BirthCongratulations to Dr. a

J. E. Prior of Chillicothe,the birth of a son, DavidHe was born June 10, anded 8 lbs., 6 oz.

ASSISTANT WANT]In established practice ofyears duration at MadiscBecause of failing healthcompelled to either secassistant or sell my practiceme at Seymour, Ind., R.R.I will answer any inquicare to make as to myequipment and nature of mtice. Dr. S. W. Winn.

Many AlumniBauer Visit the College

Dr. Earl Small, 1944 graduateregrets of the Des Moines College re-,

the pro- turned to his Alma Mater for a- of its brief visit, after completing in-

.Alice terneship in the Portland (Me.)re than Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. SmallColum- was pleased about physical

changes and the spirit of educa-ed from tional progress in Osteopathyliege of continuing.

There- Dr. W. C. "Tiny" Andreen,r home spending several days in Desablish a Moines, has visited the CollegeAs time many times. Dr. Andreeneasingly examined the Harbach building[leagues and seemed pleased with itstion to potentialities as a teaching hos-

After pital.)ractice, Dr. and Mrs. Clark Hovis, alsotook up of Detroit, visited briefly at the

College, renewing old acquaint-at the ances.

ctive in Dr. Jean LeRoque (now Cap-affairs. tain LeRoque) returned for a

ent and visit while on furlough. Her of the looked grand, but is anxious, ofiusiastic course, to get back into theiopathic osteopathic harness.ne time Dr. Harold Taggart of Flint,ial sup- Mich., paid us a welcome per-gram of iodic visit. Marvis Tate, fresh-

deeply man at the College is Dr. Tag-a fine gart's cousin.and anopathy. Dr. H. R. Rasmusson tons Address Graduates

The Reverend H. R. Rasmus-at son, Minister and Director of the' t University Presbyterian Church,Ienter Purdue University, will address

the graduates of June, 1945, atrilliams, the commencement program. HeW. Mc- has entitled his address, "Noblesseunction, Oblige." The program will con-general sist additionally of the invocationGuthrie by the Reverend Lewis Jacobsen,

pastor of the First Baptist Churchaduated of Des Moines. The class willliege of be presented for the conferring

,1943, of degrees by Dr. Mary E. Gold-?ar has en, Dean of Women at the coN-,Moines lege. Ten graduates will receive

degrees. They are Homer Ellisirgeons. Allshouse, Gail D. Boyd, Carlton

P. Christianson, Vernon Dalevord Clausing, Donald L. Mack, Hyrum

W. Merrill, H. Roy Rasmusson,Gordon F. Sherwood, Marion C.

1) Thompson and Edward Yogus.X-ray, Additionally, three men, who willroom, complete their work in December,,dining will participate in the present

includ- program. These men are FrancisC. Ayers, James Kenneth Martin

;ual re- and Tobias Shild. One of eachfinished group has been selected by they Octo- Dean and Academic Committee

for Graduation With Distinction.These men are H. W. Merrill andJames Kenneth Martin. Gradua-tion With Distinction is granted

nd Mrs. for excellence in scholastic at-Mo., on tainments, clinical aptitude, devo-Arthur. tion and application of osteo-weigh- pathic concepts and professional

bearing and for extra-curricularscientific curiosity. The policy of

ED Graduation With Distinction wastwenty instituted in 1943.n. nd.I feel

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Volume 23 JULY, 1945 Number 7

NEW CLINICAL HOSPITAL NEEDS SUPPORTCollege Trustees

Jordan, ElectAddOfficers

Dr. Holcomb Jordan, Daven-port, was added to the CollegeBoard of Trustees on June 29, asa representative of the Iowa So-ciety of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons. Dr. Jordan is alsotrustee of the Iowa Society.

The trustees elected Mr. ArthurKenworthy, Chairman; Dr. De-Witte iGoode, Secretary; and Dr.Mary E. Golden, Treasurer.Additional members of the Boardare: Mr. J. Roy Capps, Mr. N.Harold West, Dr. Howard Graneyand Dr. Robert E. Bachman.

The Board of Trustees meetsmonthly, or oftener on specialcall, and have started on a pro-gram of development and ex-pansion of the College on a longrange basis. Their specific plansand accomplishments will be re-layed through these columns tothe profession.

Dr. Schick ResignsPhysiology Position

Dr. R. Dean Schick, Professorof Physiology, has resigned hisposition effective at the end ofthe past semester. Dr. Schickwill begin his new duties as In-structor in the Department ofZoology and Entomology at IowaState College, July 25.

Dr. Schick has presented hiswork at the Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Sur-gery most effectively since join-ing the staff July 1, 1944. Addition-ally he has contributed to thefield of visual education by thecreation of two mechanicalmodels of the eye (see Log Book,April) and the demonstrator ofhormone interrelationships whichthe college has had since 1941.Dr. Schick has provided pic-torial displays in the exhibit hallon the fifth floor on a numberof occasions.

Dr. Schick has led the trendin the use of motion picturesfor classroom instruction, usingboth silent and sound pictures,as they were available. He servedas Chairman of the Visual Educa-tion Committee of the facultyand was otherwise active in theacademic affairs of the College.

The LOG BOOK wishes to ex-press for the entire College or-ganization best wishes for con-tinued success in his future posi-tion.

Dr. Henry Hale JoinsStaff in Physiology

Dr. Henry Bixby Hale will as-sume his duties as Professor ofPhysiology on August 6, replac-ing Dr. R. Dean Schick, who hasaccepted a position at Iowa StateCollege, Ames, Iowa.

TrainingDr. Hale attended the Esther-

ville Junior College and receivedhis baccalaureate degree in Sci-ence at Iowa State College in1936. He was granted thedegree Master of Science fromthe same institution in 1939. Dr.Hale continued graduate work atthe University of Cincinnati inthe Department of Zoology. He

received his Ph.D. from the Uni-versity of Cincinnati in 1944. Forthe past year he has served asInstructor in Zoology at StephensCollege, Columbia, Missouri.

Prior to completing his grad-uate work at Ames, Dr. Hale wasfor three years instructor at theKeokuk Senior High School.During the summers of 1935 and1936, he has been Director ofthe Iowa American Red CrossLife Saving Service at Okoboji.During his studentship at theUniversity of Cincinnati, Dr.Hale served as Graduate Assistantin the Department of Zoologyeach year.

PublicationsDr. Hale's investigations have

pertained principally to the(Continued on Page 2)

Pay Up Unpaid PledgesNew Contributions Needed

Clear Lot in Preparationfor Remodeling

The New Clinical Hospital isa step nearer completion. TheLot immediately south of theHarbach building has beenbrought to street level, enablingworkmen to cut windows in thesouth side of the building. THEFIRST STEP IN REMODEL-ING HAS- BEEN ACCOMPLISH-ED.

Floor PlansFloor plans for the new struc-

ture are ready, providing for 68beds and 22 bassinettes. Addi-tional space is devoted to majorand minor surgery, a labor roomand delivery room and a busi-ness office on the second floor.Ward beds and private beds arealso planned for the third floor,which will house the internes'quarters and the nurses' quarters.

The first floor will be devotedto the X-ray department, theclinical laboratory, autopsy room,kitchen, dining room, storagefacilities and outpatient depart-ment. The much talked of NEWCLINICAL HOSPITAL approach-es reality. It is hoped that thehospital may be remodeled andequipped, ready for operation byOctober 15.

Funds NeededEach contributor to the Osteo-

pathic Progress Fund is asked

to duplicate' his contribution.Those practitioners who did notcontribute to the Progress Fundare asked to make a generouscontribution now. Total cost ofthe purchase, remodeling andequipment of the building isestimated at $125,000.00 Of thisamount we have (or have spentthus far) 48,000.00. We needtherefore, $78,000.00 to completethe job. In order to meet thisgoal, it will be necessary thatevery Progress Fund contributorduplicate his pledge, that everyone who has not previously con-tributed do so at once.

EquipmentAs all practitioners realize, it

is necessary to order at once foritems which will be needed inOctober. This means cold, hardcash. Doctor, it's too late todelay. Send in your check atonce.

500 Club and 1000 ClubThere are 110 members of the

500 Club-doctors who have con-tributed $500.00 or more to theOsteopathic Progress Fund. Thereare 15 members of the 1000 Club.Let's increase the membershipin the 1000 Club to 100, byduplication of the original $500.00contribution at this time.

2000 ClubNo contributor yet has con-

tributed $2000.00 Duplication ofthe pledges of the 15 1000 Club



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Dr. M. D. WarnerResigns as College Dean

With the close of the lastsemester on June 29, the Collegelost the most valuable servicesof a veteran in osteopathic educa-tion, when Dr. Maxwell D.Warner left the College. Dr.Warner cited as principal rea-son for leaving poor health.He has established his office forprivate practice in Rudioso, NewMexico.

Dr. Warner, keenly cognizantof the problems of the osteopathiccolleges, had given six years toeducation in Osteopathy. Priorto his coming to Des Moines,Dr. Warner was Dean at theKirksville College of Osteopathyand Surgery. He was a Kirks-ville graduate, and for manyyears thereafter served com-munities in Michigan in privatepractice. Before returning toKirksville in 1938, Dr. Warnerpursued graduate work at 'theUniversity of Michigan, of whichhe was a graduate in 1917.

ServiceDuring his Deanship at Des

Moines, Dr. Warner served asprofessor in Pharmacology andBiochemistry. He was a prolificwriter, and had many articlespublished in the LOG BOOK,FORUM and OSTEOPATHICMAGAZINE. His comprehensionof the position and complexitiesof osteopathic education, as wellas the aims of the Des MoinesCollege, and his indefatigable ef-forts to accomplish uncompro-misingly the best for the pro-fession, merged to chart astraight course of advancementof the Des Moines College.

RespectThe respect by his students and

by his teaching and administra-tive colleagues at Des Moineswas equalled by the esteem ac-corded him by coworkers in theother osteopathic colleges. TheAmerican Association of Osteo-pathic Colleges leaned heavily onthe judgment of Dr. Warner inmany academic matters. He wasa regular contributor to theirprograms, and at the last meet-ing of this group, the administra-tors of all other colleges express-ed their high regard for him ina resolution of appreciation forhis work in the association.

-Dr. Warner's decision to enter,private practice at this time isan unequivocally hard blow toosteopathic education and theDes Moines College. May suc-cess and improved health followhim in his new venture.


your address, please notify the

The Ellender BillThe Journal of The Associa-

tion of Medical College edi-torializes as follows:

A hearing was held on theEllender Bill May 1, 1945. TheWar Department, the Navy De-partment and Selective Servicevoiced strong opposition to thebill. The Surgeons General ofthe Army, the Navy and thePublic Health Service approvedof the bill. Seventy-seven medicalschools wired their approval ofthe bill. Only one school ex-pressed opposition to the bill.At the time of this writing, itis very doubtful that the billwill pass. It is still before theSenate Military Affairs Com-mittee. That committee has metseveral times since the hearingon the bill but because of lackof a quorum was unable to trans-act any business, therefore theEllender Bill was not consideredfurther. The author of the bill,Senator Ellender, does not feelthat the situation is a hopelessone.

On May 31, four representativesof a subcommittee of the Com-mittee on Postwar Medical Serv-ices were given the opportunityto discuss the reason for the in-troduction of the Ellender Bill,namely, the impending shortageof medical students in 1946, withthe President of the UnitedStates, Mr. Harry S. Truman.The personnel of this subcom-mittee was: Dr. Harvey Stone,vice chairman of the Procure-ment and Assignment Service,Dr. Evarts Graham, professor ofsurgery, Washington University,Dr. Victor Johnson, secretary,Council on Medical Educationand Hospitals, American MedicalAssociation and Dr. Fred C.Zapffe, secretary, Association ofAmerican Medical Colleges.

The President listened very at-tentively to the story the com-mittee had to tell about the sup-ply of medical students in 1946,asked some questions, and andfinally requested that he be givena summary of what had beensaid so that he could study thematter at his leisure. This sum-mary was prepared immediatelyand is now in the hands of thePresident. Every effort wasmade by the committee to im-press the President with the factthat interest in the matter iscenered entirely in a desire tosupply the needed number of phy-sicians to conserve the healthof the Nation, to supply theArmed Forces, the Veterans Ad-ministration and all other agen-cies needing medical personnelsuch as, for instance, the militarygovernments in the liberatedcountries of Europe. Medicalschools do not have any vestedinterest in the problem. Theywant to give service, do whatthey can to ensure an adequatesupply of well educated medicalpersonnel. Medical schools havebeen under a severe strain forseveral' years.; The acceleratedcourse, a badly depleted teach-

ing personnel and many otherfactors are actually an invitationto a period of rest-say of oneacademic year - during whichtime some badly needed facultymembers may have been releasedfrom service and be ready totake on their teaching duties andgive some relief to the men whohave worked hard and faithfullyduring the emergency. But thegreat need for physicians super-sedes everything else. Medicalschools will carry on as theyhave if they can get students.Right now it seems that thatwish is wholly "wishful think-ing."

Cranial TechniqueThree courses in cranial tech-

nique will be offered at the DesMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery, beginningOctober 1. The courses are:

1. Advanced course: open tophysicians who have pre-viously taken the course asoffered at the Des MoinesCollege. It is offered Octo-ber 1 to 6.

2. Beginners course: open toany physician interested incranial technique, whetherhe has had previous trainingor not. October 1 to 13.

3. Beginners course: repetitionof above, from October 8to 20.

The advanced course is devotedentirely to technique and clinicaldemonstrations, with seminars inthe evening conducted by thestaff, including Dr. Paul E. Kim-berly.

Beginners' CourseThe beginners' courses con-

sist of one week's instruction incranial anatomy and physiologyand a second week of techniqueand clinical demonstration. Theweek's instruction in anatomyand physiology by Dr. Kimberlyis prerequisite to further studyat the Des Moines College inthis field.

StaffThe staff consists of Dr. W. G.

Sutherland, St. Peter, Minnesota;Dr. Beryl Arbuckle, -Philadel-phia; Dr. Howard Lippincott,Moorestown, New Jersey; Dr.Raleigh S. McVicker, The Dalles,Oregon; and Dr. Paul E. Kim-berly, Des Moines.

Tuition for each course listedabove is $150.00. Registrants areasked to arrange for hotelreservations at an early date. Amatriculation fee of $50.00 is re-quested at the time of applica-tion in order to guarantee theapplicant a place in the course.Enrollment in each course islimited to 24. Registrants to dateare:Beginners" Course-Oct. 1 to 13Carl E. Andlauer, Dayton, OhioVictoria A. Nash, Toledo, OhioR. Evelyn Alvord, Lexington, Ky.Opal B. Littler, Urbana, Ill.Uda Belle Garrison, Kirksville,

Mo.Harold I. Magoun, Denver, Colo.Edith Salmon, San Francisco,

Calif.Charles E. Kalb, Springfield, Ill.H. R. Myers, Lowell, Michigan

C. E. Pollock, Champaign, Ill.Harriet G. Anundsen, Monroe,

Wis.John H. Fox, Cedar Rapids, IowaH. V. Glenn, Stuttgart, Ark.Geo. V. Harris, Fayetteville, Ark.Pearl Thompson, Milwaukee, Wis.Claude B. Root, Greenville, Mich.Sevilla Mullet, Bryan, OhioB. M. Sparling, Toronto, OntarioBeginners' Course-Oct. 8 to 20Grace R. McMains, Baltimore,

Md.H. Edward Davis, Lewisburg, Pa.Leo R. Channell, Leavenworth,

Kans.Anna B. Slocum, Des Moines,

Iowa (1st week)W. A. Newland, Seattle, Wash.Geo. P. O'Leary, Portage, Wis.Advanced Course-Oct. 1 to 8

Leo C. Harrison, Cherokee, IowaArthur E. Borchardt, Lidger-

wood, N. D.Edward V. Chance, St. Helens,

OregonRuth Jones, Flushing, L. I.,

N. ---Y.Nellie J. Kramer, Pella, IowaAnna B. Slocum, Des Moines,

IowaG. A. Baird, Hiawatha, Kans.Richard B. Gordon, Madison, Wis.J. J. Henderson, Toledo, IowaJ. Gordon Zink, Canton, Pa.H. V. Hoover, Tacoma, Wash.

Clark New PresidentOf A. A. 0. C.

Dr. Hugh Clark, President ofthe Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery, as arepresentative of that Collegewas elected president of theAmerican Association of Osteo-pathic Colleges. Dr. J. S. Den-slow of Kirksville was reelectedSecretary, and Mr. MorrisThompson was elected VicePresident.

During the meeting Dr. M. D.Warner, in absentia, presented apaper on transfer of studentsbetween osteopathic colleges, andDr. Clark presented a paper onalumni organization in relationto osteopathic colleges.

Dr. Henry Hale(Continued from Page 1)

female endocrine system. Hisdoctoral thesis was entitled"Functional and morphologicalalterations of the reproductivesystem of the female rat follow-ing prepuberal treatment withestrogens." Other work includes"Ovarian tumors in adult ratsfollowing prepuberal administra-tion of estrogens," and "Inhibi-tion of estrogenic effects on thereproductive system of the malerat by testosterone injections."Dr. Hale proposes to continuethis avenue of research at theDes Moines Still College, ofOsteopathy and Surgery. .....

He is a member of Sigma Xi,honorary Science Society and ;ofthe American Association for theAdvancement of Science.

The LOG BOOK extends to Dr.Hale a most cordial welcome intothe field of osteopathic educationand wishes him the best of success in his new association.

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'DES MOINES STILL COLLEGEOF OSTEOPATHY

Editor-..............Hugh Clark, Ph.D.

Osteopathy' Without Limitation

Living EndowmentFund Doubles

In MonthThe Living Endowment Fund

has reached a total for the year1945-46 of $8,789.74. Of thisamount, $4,512.00 has been re-ceived in cash. This is an ex-cellent start on the 1945-46 goal,but we still have $18,000.00 togo.

To date there have been 42new contributors to the LivingEndowment Fund, and 42 re-newal contributors, making atotal of 84. We are anxious, ofcourse, to enlist the support ofthe entire alumni body in thiseffort. If you have not madeyour contribution for 1945-46,DO SO AT ONCE. Let's showin August again a doubled total.

PurposeThe Living Endowment Fund

is not to be confused with theOsteopathic Progress Fund orthe Hospital Fund, both in thehands of the Des Moines StillCollege Osteopathic Foundation.The Living Endowment Fund isused for current operational ex-penses of the College - facultysalaries, teaching equipment, li-brary subscriptions and the like.

If we are to add faculty inthe clinical years of instructionand in the basic sciences as well,it is necessary that we build areserve for this purpose. Themodern osteopathic college is incompetition not only with thesister colleges of osteopathy butalso with medical colleges as well.We must therefore continue togrow. Growth is essential inFACULTY,- LIBRARY, LABORA-TORY AND CLINICAL EQUIP-MENT, RESEARCH and PUBLICRELATIONS. The college can-not progress in all these lineswithout the aid of the profession.Financial support is not onlynecessary, it is urgent.

ProgressThrough the assistance of the

profession, the college has at-tained a basic science faculty ofwhich it can be and is justlyproud. The teaching equipmentis of the finest, unexcelled byany institution in the middlewest. The library has grown,now containing some 2500 boundvolumes and subscriptions to 60current periodicals. The clinicis moving toward department-alization and greater diversity ofcases. The X-ray department hasbeen :added as an integral partof: the Clnic. A pediatric clinichfis been 'established in conjunc-tipon w ;ith the obstetrical clinic..iurology clinic has been devel-

oped and offers training in diag-

nostic procedures, in this spe-cialty. Instruction is given in thevenereal clinic. Externeship forsenior students has been in forcein cooperation with the DesMoines General Hospital for morethan three years. In short, thetraining of the 1945 student showsa remarkable improvement overthat of the 1940 or 1935 stu-dent.

GoalLet us not create the impression,

however, that our system of in-struction is perfect. Advancesnot only are possible, but areurgent. We have used the ex-pression previously of BalancedExpansion. It is necessary thatwe grow equally in all depart-ments. Currently the greatestneed is in the Hospital andClinics. The story of the hospitalis told on page one. Read itand give generously in order tomake this a reality. We do needyour help.

HospitalThe hospital will mean for the

College a number of great bene-fits. IT WILL MEAN FOR THEPROFESSION EVEN GREATERBENEFITS:

1. Graduate instruction in thespecialties at a reasonablecost, sponsored by the facultyof an approved College ofOsteopathy.

2. A diagnostic center forosteopathic physicians of themiddle west.

3. A source of pride for theprofession-a greater signifi-cance for all past diplomasof the Des Moines Still Col-lege of Osteopathy.

4. A constant and perpetuatingsource of better public rela-tions for osteopathy and theDes Moines College.

5. A mark for the public tomatch in the campaign forfunds which will be made inthe very near future.

DOCTOR, LET'S BUILD THISHOSPITAL AND FINISH AFINE OSTEOPATHIC PROJ-ECT.

The subscribers are listedbelow, according to state.

CALIFORNIACarrie Freeman, Bell, Calif.

IDAHOO. R. Meredith, Nampa, Idaho

ILLINOISCatherine L. Gallivan, ChicagoL. R. Morgan, Alton, Illinois

INDIANAC. VW Odel, South Bend, Indiana

' IOWAMartin Biddison, Nevada, IowaRalph E. Brooker, GrinnellByron L. Cash, Des MoinesW. P. Chandler, Persia, IowaHoward A. Graney, Des MoinesJ. P. Hull, Newton, IowaH. J. Marshall, Des MoinesJohn Q. A. Mattern, Des MoinesH. D. Meyer, AlgonaHarold D. Meyer, Algona, IowaJ. R. McNerney, West Des

Moines, IowaC. R. Reynolds, Sioux City,oc.roC. R. Reynolds, Fairfield, IowaM. R. Runions, Sioux City, IowaC. E. Seastrand, Des MoinesJ. P. Schwartz, Des MoinesD. E. Sloan, Des MoinesMark J. Sluss, Lenox, Iowa

H. A. Somers, HawardenI. N. Thompson, OskaloosaMax' D. Warner, Des MoinesH. B. Willard, ManchesterHarry E. Wing, Ottumwa, IowaJoseph R. Woloschek, Des MoinesE. J. Winslow, StockportRachel Woods, Des Moines

MASSACHUSETTSJoseph A. Guerrera, LawrenceWard C. Bryant, Greenfield, Mass.

MICHIGANC. C. Auseon, Hillsdale, Mich.Hal Beals, Brooklyn, Mich.Alan R. Becker, Jackson, Mich.Chas. A. Bennett, Detroit, Mich.Harold Belf, Detroit, Mich.Joseph C. Cullen, Ferndale, Mich.Verne H. Dierdorff, River Rouge,

Mich.John W. Eddy, Detroit, MichiganS. F. Ellias, DetroitE. Deane Elsea, DetroitAlfred G. Ferris, Grand RapidsH. B. Juhlin, Greenville, Mich.D. W. MacIntyre, Grand Rapids,

Mich.J. B. Miller, Flint, Mich.Kenneth Moore, Detroit, Mich.Loyal W. PetersonL. P. St. Arant, River Rouge,

Mich.A. B. Schiffer, DetroitVerna SimonsRichard F. Snyder, Detroit, Mich.C. E. Swartzbaugh, Detroit, Mich.Harold L. Taggart, FlintNeil M. Woodruff, Crystal, Mich.Lloyd Woofenden, Highland Park,

Mich.MINNESOTA

E. C. Herzog, Brainerd, Minn.L. V. Long, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

NEBRASKAAngela McCreary, OmahaF. J. Petersen, Alliance, Nebraska

NORTH DAKOTAA. E. Borchardt, Lidgerwood,

N. D.NEW MEXICO

Sherman W. Meyer, Hot Springs,N. M.

OHIOAdda S. Liffring, Mansfield, OhioWm. C. Rankin, Cadiz, OhioVictor J. Sperling, Amelia, OhioC. H. Stull, Geneva, OhioEdythe M. Varner, Warren, OhioHarry E. Woodward, Akron, Ohio

OKLAHOMAW. D. Blackwood, Hartshorne,

OklahomaGeo. F. Ganger, Rush Springs

OREGONGerald A. Dierdorff, Medford,

OregonBertha Rocine, PortlandPaul T. Rutter, St. Helens,

OregonBertha E. Sawyer, Ashland,

OregonPENNSYLVANIA

Elisha T. Kirk, Media, Penn.O. O. Wentling, Erie

SOUTH DAKOTAG. C. Redfield, Rapid CitySaul Siegel, GettysburgF. E. Burckholder, Sioux FallsJames H. Cheney, Sioux Falls

TENNESSEEJ. N. Gill, Chattanooga, Tenn.

TEXASCrews' Hospital & Clinic, Gon-

zales (T.D.-W.L.)William A. Lewis, Austin, Texas

Marquis Childs -Expresses Fear of

Doctor ShortageThe following article consists

of pertinent excerpts from Mar-quis Childs column for June 25,as presented in the Des MoinesTribune.

"DOCTOR SHORTAGE"The National Research coun-

cil and the American Council onEducation recently surveyed thewhole field and presented somestartling conclusions. Take medi-cine and health, for example.

"Even if enrollments, admis-sions and graduations 'are main-tained at present levels, therewill be a shortage of some19,000 doctors available forcivilians as compared to theprewar period. Even before thewar, there were areas woefullylacking in properly traineddoctors.

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"We sometimes seem to thinkthat medical care is a luxury. Ifyou look at the number of youngmen rejected by selective serv-ice-about four out of every ten-you get a different idea. Thenation's health is the source ofthe nation's strength, and weneglect it at our peril.

"SCHOOLS CLOSING"Dr. Morris Fishbein and Dr.

Victor Johnson of the AmericanMedical association have maderepeated trips to Washington totry to persuade military authori-ties that some corrective stepswere necessary.

"Because of the selectiveservice policy of refusing defer-ment to premedical studentsthe AMA fears that many

medical schools - the smallerand lesser known ones, espec-cially-may have to close down.If their entering classes are cut

in half this fall, then they simplycan't afford the doubled cost ofeducating our future doctors.

"Because of the shortsightedrefusal of selective service in1943 to defer any more pre-medical students, only about 10per cent of freshmen medicalclasses in 1946 will be filled bystudents in the Navy programand none in the Army program.Maj. Gen. Lewis Hershey, headof selective service, says that themedical schools can get studentsout of civilian life.

"VETERAN STUDENTS"But a careful study' by the

heads of those schools indicatesnot more than 50 per cent ofentering classes this fall willcome from civilian sources, and


WASHINGTONC. David Heflen, RentonD. F. Johnson, Seattle, Wash.

WEST VIRGINIAErvin E. Emory, Huntington, W.1

Va.Walter B. Goff, Dunbar, W. Va.A. B. Graham, Wheeling, W. Va.

WISCONSINJohn S. Anderson, River FallsCharles D. Schultz, Madison, Wia,

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Doctor Shortage

(Continued from Page 3)certainly it will be impossible toget 90 per cent of their studentsfrom this source next year.Hershey has said that returningveterans will provide hundredsand even thousands of newmedical students.

"A checkup shows, however,that in eight large universitiesordinarily supplying 800 to 900freshman medical students annurally, just 42 veterans haveenrolled in premedical studies;and of this number, only 28were considered probably ac-ceptable as future physicians."Secretary of Navy James

Forrestal, replying to the pleaof medical educators and scien-tists, said it would be discrimina-tion if premedical students weredeferred.

"It would mean that familieswith enough money to financea costly medical educationwould have their sons deferred,while those who couldn't affordit would not have this oppor-tunity.

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"This is hardly an answer, sincethe military departments are nowpaying for the medical educationof thousands of young men inuniform. These are men defer-red because they were already inmedical schools.

"PROGRAM"Moreover, the Council of

Education has a program. It pro-poses the selection of 8,000 highschool graduates for defermentthis year on the basis of theiraptitude in science, their predilec-tion for medicine, emotionalstability, and so on. Deans ofmedicine schools would play amajor role in this screening pro-cess.

"We talk about first-class carefor returning veterans. That maymean' up to 15,000 doctors. Herein congress and in the statelegislatures are many bills call-ing for medical clinics at cost,and for heath insurance. Thatmeans more and more doctors."

Clinical DiscussionGroup in Central IowaA clinical discussion group was

formed at the offices of Dr. R.C. Rogers, Hubbard, Iowa, onFriday, May 25, comprising anumber of osteopathic physicianslocated in Grundy, Hamilton,Hardin, Marshall and StoryCounties. The group will holdmeetings on the second Fridayof each month at the office of itsrespective members. The Julymeeting was held at the office ofIr. Paul E. Emmans, Wellsburg,a 1944 graduate of the DesMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery.

This policy of group study isone that may well be emulatedby groups throughout ;-the coun-try. A similar study group hasbeen meeting at the Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy and-urgery in cranial technique,under the guidance; of Dr. P. E.Kimberly. -: ,::! it ; .. . v \ . a .; X f x,{<>. .e-

OSTEOPATHIC PROGRESS FUND REPORTPart VIII

Part I. (January) Financial report to December 23, 1944.Part II. (February) An illustrated report of the Pathology De-

partment.

Part III. (March) An illustrated report of the Department ofPhysiology and Pharmacology.

Part IV. (April) An illustrated report of the Department ofBacteriology and Public Health.

Part V. (May) An illustrated report of the Library.Part VI. (May) Aln illustrated report of the new clinical hos-

pital.Part kII. (June) Statement of hospital remodeling plans and

need for funds.

Embryology Laboratory

Embryology and HistologyThe embryology-histology lab-

oratory is located on the fourthfloor of the College building. Thelaboratory has a capacity of 42students. Student accommodationsconsist of 5 tables equipped withlamps for microscopic study, andother items as stated below.The room is equipped for dark-room projection, - with fixedscreen, and departmental adjunctsinclude a 2" x 2" projector, aBalopticon for reliecLion of

opaque objects, a microprojector,a silent motion picture projectorand a sound motion picture pro-jector. The deparment has asmall, but growing collection ofslides for projection.

A photographic series of 12-daymouse sections are mounted onthe wall making it advantageousfor group study. Additionallyserial sections of the 34 hourchick and 48 hour chick are avail-able in moveable frames. Alarge number of embryological

charts and other display ma-terials are present in the visualeducation division of the depart-ment. Gross specimens includevarious fetal abnormalities aswell as a series of normal fetuses,prepared and mounted in variousways. A few models of the chickfacilitate both learning and in-struction in this department. Thedepartment shares with the de-partment of physiology a me-chanical demonstrator of hor-mone interrelationships in thefemale.

Class EquipmentFor routine class use, each

student is furnished a microscopeand a set of slides for histologyor embryology. Special slidesare available in addition to thesets with which the students areprovided.

MicrotechniqueAdjoining the laboratory, and

shared with the department ofPathology, is a stock and serv-ice room for storage of materialsused in teaching in the two de-partment. A subdivision of theservice room is the microtech-nique laboratory for the pre-paration of histological, em-bryological and pathology slides.It is equipped with a Spencerrotary microtome, paraffin anddrying oven, gas, vacuum, com-pressed air and the usual sup-plies and apparatus of such alaboratory.

Hospital Needs Support(Continued from Page 1)

members will create a new andselect contributors' organization.YOU can be the first member.

Memorialization'Thus far a number of associated

groups have stated an interestin memorialization of their effortsin the hospital construction byplaques. Rooms, departments,equipment and service will bememorialized by suitable plaques,commemorating the contributionin any way that is desired. Ear-marking contributions is en-couraged. In the event of duplica-tion, an alternative will, ofcourse, be offered.

AuxiliariesAuxiliary organizations - city,

county, state-have an excellentopportunity to demonstrate in-terest in this project in a mostproductive way. Furnishings andequipment for Departments ofPediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynecology,Osteopathic Manipulation, Wait-ing Room, Offices or other phasesof the institution offer excellentopportunities for group efforts.Let us know when you havedecided on such a project.

Both the Polk County andIowa State Auxiliaries have todate made contributions. AnX-ray view box and a 2" x 2"slide projector have been donated.New projects are contemplatedby both;, as the hospital nearscompletion more avenues of aidbecome apparent.\

ContributionsMail all contributions to the

Hospital Fund to Mr. Nelse Han-sen, Treasurer, Des Moines StillCollege Osteopathic Foundation,603 E., Locust St., Des Moines,Iowa. ·

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Volume 23 AUGUST, 1945 Number 8

CLINICAL HOSPITAL PLANS COMPLETEDr. 0. E. Owen

Re-elected as DeanDr. O. E. Owen, who for

several years served as Dean ofthe College but who resigned in1944 because of the establish-ment of a private practice, hasonce again been elected Deanof Still College. Dr. Owen stillmaintains his individual practicebut has consented to take overthe extra responsibilities of Dean.

His efficiency and accomplish-ments as a physician, as an in-structor, and as dean are wellknown to most of our readers,and we are looking forward toa pleasant association with himonce again.

TrainingDr. Owen received his B.S.

New Clinical Hospital and College.

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Dr. O. E. Owen, Deandegree from Penn College atOskaloosa, Iowa, in 1929 and hisM.S. degree from the Universityof Missouri in the Department ofZoology, 1931. He served as act-ing head of the Department ofBiology at Berea College for oneyear following his graduationfrom the University of Missouri.He is a 1937 graduate of StillCollege. During his study atStill, he also served on the teach-ing staff in the Department ofPathology, and following hisgraduation he was retained onthe faculty as Professor ofPathology.

Dr. Owen studied one summerat the University of Michiganunder Professor Weller in theDepartment of Pathology. In1940 he was chosen as assistantdean of the Des Moines StillCollege and became dean in 1942


Student Enrollment"Looking Up"

The war has played havocwith the student enrollment atD.M.S.C.O.S. the past severalsemesters. But now with cessa-tion of hostilities and the returnof peace, the College eagerlyanticipates the return of formerundergraduates and the enroll-ment of new future osteopathicphysicians.

This anticipation may well bejustified, for already the studentenrollment situation is "lookingup" this semester as D.M.S.C.O.S. welcomes six new studentsand one sophomore war veteranwho has returned to the ranks.

All are students of very highquality and come to us with anexcellent background of collegetraining.

Mrs. Dorothy Vernon Mullin, aphysio-therapy technician of DesMoines, attended Cherokee JuniorCollege, Cherokee, Iowa, for 1year and Drake University for 2years before entering Still Col-lege as a Freshman this semester.

Thomas H. Levi of Jackson,Michigan, spent 4 years atIndiana University. Prior to hisentrance into Still College, heserved as a lieutenant in theinfantry of the U. S. Army inthe South Pacific.

Menas Georgopulos of Detroit,Michigan, comes to us with aB. S. degree in pharmacy fromthe Detroit Institute of Tech-nology from which he graduatedMay 21, 1943.

Richard John Sherman of DesMoines has studied 2 years atthe State University of Iowa.

Charles Alexander, also of DesMoines, has 3 years training atthe State University of Iowa.

Richard L. Pascoe, another DesMoines man, spent 2 years atthe University of Iowa.

A Sophomore student, KennethA. Elliott of Columbus, Ohio, isalso a former student of OhioState University and has recent-ly been released from service inthe U. S. Army Medical Corps.

First impressions of these newenrollees have been favorableand D.M.S.C.O.S. extends a heartywelcome to each student and aninvitation to them to participatein all school activities for the ad-vancement of themselves, of theCollege and of the professionwhich they have chosen.

Recent Grad ReceivesOhio License

Word has recently been re-ceived here that Dr. Hoy E.Eakle, February, 1945, graduateof D.M.S.C.O.S., was granted alicense to practice osteopathicmedicine and surgery in Ohioafter successfully passing theOhio State Medical Board givenJune 18-25. The information re-ceived stated that 47 certificateswere granted to practice osteo-pathic medicine and surgery.

Dr. Robert E. Luby, anotherStill College graduate residing inColumbus, Ohio, was also amongthe 47.

Remodeling NowUnder Way

Final plans for the remodelingof the New Clinical Hospitalhave been finished. The com-pleted plans have been drawn insuch a manner that partitionsand rooms already present willbe used without any majorchanges. They provide for 65adult beds, 12 pediatric beds and20 bassinets. There will be amajor and minor surgery room,as well as one delivery room andone labor room, which may beused for delivery when neces-sary.

Bids have been received andreviewed and the contract hasbeen let. The total cost of theremodeling will be approximate-ly $50,000.00, with an aproximate$30,000.00 additional for equip-ment.

The Harbach Company willvacate the building by Septem-ber 1 and remodeling beganAugust 17.

ContributionsThere is at present about

$35,000.00 in outstanding pledges.This money is needed im-mediately to meet the expensesof remodeling. If you havepledged your support to theOsteopathic Progress Fund, nowis the time to make your con-tribution. If you have alreadycontributed, we urge you to in-crease or duplicate your con-tribution.


THE LOG BOOK

Clark Out as PresidentIn Surprise Action

By TrusteesDes Moines Still College lost

an energetic and dynamic lead-er August 1, when the Board ofTrustees failed to reelect Dr.Hugh Clark as president of theCollege. No successor has beenappointed.

Dr. Clark has been associatedwith the College since 1939 whenhe became professor of phys-iology, histology, and em-bryology.

ServiceUntil taking over the ad-

ministrative work of the Collegenearly a year and a half ago,Dr. Clark, in addition to hiscarrying a full time teachingload, served on numerous facultycommittees and worked untiring-ly for the betterment and prog-ress of the school.

In 1943 he became editor ofthe Log Book. Through its col-umns he has contributed manybeneficial thoughts and con-structive ideas. This paper,under his editorship, has playeda vital role in the progress madeduring the last two years in theOsteopathic Progress Fund Cam-paign.

In February, 1944, Dr. Clarkwas appointed assistant to thepresident and in May of thesame year, was elected presidentof the College.

AccomplishmentsWhen Dr. Clark assumed the

responsibilities of this office, hedid it with an eagerness to aidin the program of educationalprogress, with a deep-rooted in-terest in the osteopathic profes-sion and its development, andwith a pledge to work unceas-ingly for the College and itsdevelopment. Fulfillment of thispledge cannot be questioned. Dr.Clark was keenly cognizant ofthe problems and possibilities ofthe osteopathic colleges and ofthe profession as a whole. Hehad a deep interest in the wel-fare of the students. Under hisguidance the College laboratorieshave been remodelled, re-equip-ped and reorganized; clinicfacilities have been greatly in-creased; the College curriculumhas been revamped and expand-ed; and the library has seenmuch improvement, with theaddition of numerous periodicalpublications. Through his work,many new volumes have beenpurchased or obtained as giftsfrom generous contributors to thelibrary.

Dr. Clark kept in close touchwith the alumni organization. Hewas the originator and sponsorof the Living Endowment FundProgram, the merits of whichhave spoken for themselves.

The esteem with which he washeld by organizations outside theschool, as well as by his studentsand co-workers, was manifestedwhen Dr. Clark was recentlyelected president of the Ameri-can Association of OsteopathicColleges.

The faculty, alumni, and stu-

ir. ularjKdent body of the D.M.SC.O.S.sincerely regret Dr. Clark'sleaving and extend best wishesfor his successful future.

Meyer, McNerneyJoin Faculty

Dr. C. O. Meyer of Des Moinesand Dr. J. R. McNerney, WestDes Moines, osteopathic phy-sicians and surgeons, comprise twovaluable additions to the facultyof Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery. Bothdoctors assumed their duties atthe beginning of this semester,August 6.

Dr. Meyer heads the Depart-ment of Osteopathic Practice andacts as instructor of osteopathictherapeutics. He began his workas a registered pharmacist in1925 in Des Moines and Chicagoand in 1926 received his B. S.degree in chemistry and phar-macy from the Des Moines Uni-versity. Several years later heentered D.M.S.C.O.S. where hewas active in student affairs.He received his D. O. degreefrom this institution in 1933 andhas since taken a year of post-graduate study at Still College,a course in proctology at theNorwood Clinic in Texas, a threemonths course at the DenverPolyclinic and served a oneyear interneship at MadisonStreet Hospital in Seattle, Wash-ington. He obtained his majorsurgery license in 1943.

Dr. Meyer is a member ofSigma Sigma Phi, national osteo-pathic honor fraternity, and theDes Moines Shrine Club. Hecomes to Still College excellent-ly prepared, both by training andexperience, for his new positionand has been designated by thosewho know him as one of themost widely read members ofour profession, having always akeen interest in new materialand the advancement of osteo-pathic medicine.

McNerneyDr. McNerney, a native of

Iowa, is a graduate of Dowlingof Des Moines and received hisD. 0. degree from Still Collegein 1937, following which he in-terned at the Des Moines Gen-eral Hospital for one year. Afterthis time, Dr. McNerney prac-ticed in Ledyard, Iowa for twoyears before returning to DesMoines for his postgraduate work

at Still College in 1940-41. Hereceived his major surgerylicense in 1941 and went to WestDes Moines to practice.

Dr. McNerney has been espe-cially active in public and inlocal and state association affairs.He is president of the PolkCounty Osteopathic Associationand membership chairman of thestate association. He is a mem-ber of the Board of Trustees ofthe Wilden Hospital and of theExecutive Board of the DowlingAlumni Association. He is alsoaffiliated with the Knights ofColumbus and the West DesMoines Lions Club.

While at school, Dr. McNer-ney was an exceptionally goodstudent and has carried over intohis practice this same success.He is a member of Sigma SigmaPhi and received the annualaward of this fraternity for out-standing service to the school.

He comes to our school fromthe field as an ardent student ofthe science and as a successfulpractitioner. As such he bringsto the classroom first-hand prac-tical experience which he im-parts to his students. As in-structor of applied anatomy, hewill bring together for the seniorstudents the loose threads oftheir knowledge of anatomy andhelp them apply the knowledge ina practical way as they enter theprofession as practicing phy-sicians.

Students, faculty and alumniof the Des Moines College extenda cordial welcome to these doc-tors and take pride in the newassociations.

ForwardAt this issue of the Log Book

goes to press, we are all cele-brating V-J DAY with thankfulhearts. This note will come tothe reading of many of you whogathered in thoughtful silence atthe fifth floor assembly hall onDecember 7, 1941, to hear thePresident's radio message whenwar was declared. Since Septem-ber, 1941, the college has operatedon a continuous war emergencyschedule, presenting the stand-ard four-year course of nine-months each, in three yearsactual time, so that newly train-ed osteopathic physicians and sur-geons could be released to meetthe health problems of the na-tion. How soon we will returnto a standard schedule, dependsupon educational trends thecountry over.

During these war years theLog Book has recorded monthby month, the activities of theCollege to its many friends andalumni. We open the fallsemester with bright anticipa-tion. We are not unmindful ofthe generous support given theinstitution during the past fewyears, which has made possiblethe many improvements in thephysical equipment of the col-lege, the most significant ofthese projects being the CLINI-CAL HOSPITAL which will openthis fall. The next issue of the

LOG BOOK will carry detailedinformation in this regard.

As Dean of the College at thismost significant period in theexpansion of the institution, itis my pleasure to report thatthe future has never been bright-er, the opportunities greater, forthe growth of a truly great enter-prise in osteopathic education.

-0. EDWIN OWEN, D.O.Dean, Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy &Surgery.

Opportunity Open forEnergetic Doctor

A letter from Mrs. MarjorieBurns, daughter of the late Dr.Frank D. Harrison, has revealedthat a good opportunity awaitssome doctor interested in aMichigan practice. Mrs. Burns'letter states, in part:

"Dr. Harrison's office locatedat 314 N. Michigan Avenue,Saginaw, Michigan, is for rentand his equipment is for sale.The office is on the ground floorand completely private. It is anexcellent location, on a bus line,with adequate parking space andat the edge of the business dis-trict. It is 11/2 blocks from theSaginaw Osteopathic Hospital. Inaddition to the office, there isan apartment upstairs now beingredecorated which will be heldavailable for a time to any phy-sician wishing to take advantageof this opportunity. Saginaw isa thriving city with well estab-lished industries having largepayrolls, and offers fine possi-bilities."

Anyone interested in this officeor equipment should contact Mrs.Burns at 314 N. MichiganAvenue, Saginaw, Michigan.

BirthsDr. and Mrs. John Q. A. Mat-

tern of Des Moines announce thebirth of a daughter, SuzannePatricia, born June 26, 1945, andweighing 6 lbs. 21/ oz.

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Woodsof Des Moines are the parentsof a daughter, Janet Kay whowas born June 29. Weight, 7lbs. 4 oz.

A daughter, Elaine Diann, wasborn July 20 to Dr. and Mrs.Earl Sargent of Des Moines. Herweight was 7 lbs. 41

/2 oz.Judith, daughter of Dr. and

Mrs. Norman Kurzer of DesMoines, was born August 3. Sheweighed 7 lbs. 3 oz.

Congratulations to the parents!

Dr. Kurzer OpensOffice in Des Moines

Dr. Norman H. Kurzer, agraduate of Still College, recent.ly returned to Des Moines wherehe has opened an office in Ur-bandale.

Dr. Kurzer has been receivinginterne training and doing post-graduate work in New York Citysince his graduation in June of1942.

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THE LOG BOOK


DES MOINES STILL COLLEGEOF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY

Acting EditorH. W. MERRILL, M.S., D.O.


Policy

When Dr. Clark left our school,the Log Book was left withoutan editor. Since it is a vitallink in the chain of collegeoperations, the Log Book mustbe published but who would dothe job?

The present, so-called actingeditor happened along just as thesearch for an editor began andthe axe fell on him.

He deemed it a privilege to beeven considered for such a re-sponsible task, but humblyacknowledges the fact that thepath which led him to a studyof the sciences never led himto a knowledge of journalism.So any attempt at publishing aLog Book is mostly an experi-ment except for the advice ofthe former Log Book editor andother members of the school staff,to whom he is grateful for theirassistance.

He has agreed to carry onuntil a qualified editor can befound. In the meantime, he willwelcome any suggestions orcriticisms and will appreciateyour cooperation.

The Loig Book is the -officialmouthpiece of the Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery. Its primary purpose isto bring to the readers news andneeds of the school, its students,faculty, executive board, alumniand items -of general interest tothe profession.

In order to fulfill this pur-pose, we must have an inex-haustible supply of material.Articles and items of student,faculty, and alumni authorshipare invited. Don't wait untilyou are asked to prepare anarticle or news item, but writeone upon some specific subject-act upon your own initiative.Let's all do our part to helpmake the Log Book and the DesMoines Still College the best inthe profession!

WAR"This is a war not for con-

quest, popularity, or power. Itis an aggressive campaign forlove, truth, and humanity. Welove every man, woman and childof our race; so much so thatwe have enlisted and placed ourlives in front of the enemy fortheir good."-Dr. Still's AUTO-BIOGRAPHY.

Cranial TechniqueClasses Nearly Full

Even at this early date theregistrations for the classes incranial technique, scheduled forOctober 1 at the Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Sur-gery, have nearly reached themaximum of 24 permitted ineach group. The cranial techni-que faculty have suggested somechanges in the arrangement ofthe classes. The present sched-ule of courses is:1. Beginners Course: Two weeks,

October 1 through October 13.This course is designed for

the physicians who are enter-ing the field of cranial tech-nique for the first time. Thefirst week is spent on theanatomy and physiology of theskull and central nervous sys-tem. The second week coversthe philosophy of cranial mo-tion, the diagnosis and cor-rection of cranial lesions. Atleast three evenings of thissecond week are reserved formeeting of the group to pra-tice technique under thesupervision of the staff.

2. Intermediate Course: Twoweeks, October 8 throughOctober 20.

The physicians making upthis group have had the workpreviously from Dr. Suther-land. The week of anatomyand physiology is the same asin the beginning class. Becauseof the student's previous ex-posure to cranial technique,the second week will go a littledeeper into the fields ofdiagnosis and treatment.

3. Advanced Course: One week(day and night) October 1through noon October 6.

The prerequisite for thiscourse is to have previouslyattended a class in the

anatomy and physiology of theskull. This course is beingoffered to fulfill the demandsmade by those who have at-tended previous classes at theDes Moines College. The dailysessions will be designed tomake these physicians moreefficient in the diagnosis andtreatment of cranial lesions.The evening sessions will bein the form of seminars whichwill include ample coverageof the problems of the group,including any anatomy reviewsthat are necessary or are re-quested.

FacultyThe faculty for cranial tech-

nique consists of Dr. W. G.Sutherland, St. Peter, Minnesota;Dr. Beryl Arbuckle, Philadel-phia; Dr. Howard Lippincott,Moorestown, New Jersey; Dr.Raleigh S. McVicker, The Dalles,Oregon; and Dr. Paul E. Kim-berly, Des Moines.

Tuition and RegistrationTuition for each course listed

above is $150.00. Registrants areasked to arrange for hotelreservations at an early date. Amatriculation fee of $50.00 is re-quested at the time of applica-tion in order to guarantee theapplicant a place in the course.Enrollment in each course islimited to 24.

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Let's have more members inthe 500 and 1000 dollar clubs.Doctor, do your part now toenable us to have this new in-stitution in operation in 90 days.Mail your contributions today incare of Hospital Fund to Mr.Nelse Hansen, Treasurer, DesMoines Still College OsteopathicFoundation, 603 East LocustStreet, Des Moines, Iowa.

Living EndowmentContinues Progress

The Living Endowment Fundof the Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery con-tinues to show steady progress.The following doctors have madecontributions since the last LogBook was published:

Dr. Daniel W. McKinley, High-land Park, Michigan

Dr. W. A. Newland, SeattleWashington

Dr. Einer Petersen, Tacoma,Washington

Dr. John C. Halley, New Mar-tinsville, W. Va.

Dr. R. P. Perdue, Flint, Michi-gan

Dr. Anton Kani, Detroit, Michi-gan

Dr. L. C. Boatman, Santa Fe,New Mexico

Dr. W. V. Goodfellow, LosAngeles, California

Dr. Richard B. Gordon, Madi-son, Wisconsin

The Living Endowment Pro-gram of the College was begunat a Michigan Alumni Associa-tion meeting less than a year agoand has since included alumnifrom nearly every state.

These contributions now, morethan at the time the programwas begun, are necessary in orderto maintain a standard ofacademic excellence. To do thisit is necessary that the osteo-pathic colleges match the tuitionfunds of the students by at leastan equal amount. We have been,and are yet, experiencing criticaltimes in our osteopathic educa-tional institutions.

YOUR ALMA MATER NEEDSYOUR SUPPORT NOW. Whenyou offer your support, YOURPROFESSION WILL PROFITBY GREATER PRESTIGE ANDBETTER RIGHTS OF PRAC-TICE. OUR PROFESSIONPROGRESSES AS OUR TRAIN-ING INSTITUTIONS GROWAND EXPAND. DOCTOR,if you have not already con-tributed to the fund, do so to-day - if you have contributed,INCREASE your contributionthis month!

Owen

(Continued from Page 1)when Dr. J. P. Schwartz waselected to the presidency.

Dr. Owen is a good friend ofthe students and has given histime willingly and energeticallyto the college activities. He isan active member of local andstate associations and is at pres-ent vice chairman of the Ameri-can Osteopathic Board ofPathology.

The Log Book wishes to ex-tend, for the entire college or-ganization, a warm and heartywelcome and best wishes to DeanOwen for his continued success.



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MESSAGE FROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees of the College is at the pres-ent time in the process of securing a president to headyour faculty and College. Many applicants have beeninterviewed, but no formal action has been taken andwill not be taken until we feel the desirable man hasbeen found for this very important work.

Much has been accomplished the past few years atthe College and we shall continue the progress.

We have on the College Board three very capableand enthusiastic lay members. These men have givento the physicians, who are members, added determinationto bring osteopathic education at D.M.S.C.O.S. to a newhigh level.

Only two members of the faculty are board memrbers; therefore, the trustees are free to act in all matterspertaining to administration. It is our hope that by suchaction, your College and Clinical Hospital will be betterable to serve the profession.

The Board will welcome suggestions and criticismat any time, as it has only the future welfare and improve-ment of osteopathic education as its goal.

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- YAThe affairs of the semester

were brought to a close in apleasing way last June whenmembers of Psi Sigma Alphawere guests of the local alumniat a banquet held in YounkersTea Room. Dr. Roger Andersonwas in charge of arrangementsfor the dinner, honoring our fourgraduating members, H. E. Alls-house, H. W. Merrill, G. F. Sher-wood and Edward Yogus.

Two new members have re-cently been initiated into PsiSigma Alpha, Gamma Chapter-Al Kolman and Arlene Peace.

Mrs. Peace has the distinctionof being the first woman to holdmembership in Gamma Chapterof the society since its inception.

ATLAS CLU.Another semester ended and

with it the traditional Atlas ClubSenior Banquet honoring itsgraduating members-Ed Yogus,Marion Thompson and DonaldMack. With Dr. Fred Campbellas toastmaster and Dr. Leiningeras speaker, we felt that thesebrothers received a pleasantand well-deserved send off.

Now with the new semesterunder way, we are looking for-ward to many educational andentertaining meetings. Worknights are to be revived with co-operation promised by the alumnigroup.

O CTWelcome, new students! Iota

Tau Sigma Fraternity bids youwelcome to our school and tothe profession of osteopathy. Weare aware of the meticulous careand foresight you have shown inyour choice of osteopathy asyour life's endeavor and canassure you that happiness, suc-cess, and satisfaction which thefield of osteopathy - the fore-most healing art-brings to itspractitioners. Again we welcomeyou to osteopathy.

The regular meeting of ourfraternity Awas held the week ofAugust 12. Plans for the en-suing semester include many in-tellectual, informative, and prac-tical meetings at the offices offraternal alumni in the city ofDes Moines. In addition, socialfunctions for your enjoyment are,in the offing.

"When you fully comprehendand travel by the laws of reason,confusion will be a stranger inall your combats with disease."--RESEARCH AND PRACTICE.

The O.W.C.C. held election ofofficers at a business meeting onTuesday evening, August 14, atthe home of Mrs. LeonardSiudara. Officers for the nextsix months' period are as fol-lows:

President, Martha Hattesen;Vice-President, Ronnie Abbott;Secretary, Helen Reichstadt;Treasurer, Gloria Levi; Sergeant-at-Arms, Barbara Barnett.

The Club extends a hearty invitation to the wives of Still Col-lege students to join its activities.The next meeting will be heldSept. 4, 1945, at 8 p.m. at thehome of Barbara Barnett, 3924Urbandale.

Three D. M. PhysiciansPurchase Hospital

Three Des Moines physicians,all alumni of D.M.S.C.O.S., haverecently purchased a 30 bed hos-pital at Manning, Iowa.

Drs. Roger Anderson, CarlWaterbury, and L. A. Deitrickreport the purchase and informus that they will begin theoperation of the hospital bySeptember 1.

The institution is to be knownas the Manning General Hospitaland Clinic. The building wasoriginally constructed for a hos-pital, is modern throughout andfully equipped for service. Itis a two-story structure of re-inforced concrete with basementand attic. In addition to theprivate and ward rooms, servicerooms, diet kitchen, laundry,treating rooms, office and wait-ing rooms, etc., the hospital in-cludes a modern, equipped sur-gery room, X-ray suite, a frac-ture room, an automatic elevator,and nurses' quarters.

Leave College FacultyDr. Deitrick came to the Col-

lege in January, 1944, as an in-structor. He has been an en-thusiastic and energetic worker,both as a classroom instructorand as a member of the clinicstaff, having served as ClinicDirector since April of thisyear.

Dr. Carl Waterbury has servedas Director of the ObstetricalClinic and as a classroom in-structor at the College sinceOctober of 1944. Because of theircomprehension of the principlesof osteopathy, their industry,and their whole-hearted coopera-tion with students and colleaguesof the College, Drs. Deitrick andWaterbury have been valuableassets to our school. Theirservices as members of thefaculty will be missed.

Dr. Roger Anderson has re-cently been associated with theDes Moines General Hospital inthe Minor- Surgery Departmentbesides carrying on a privatepractice in Des Moines.

These doctors are energetic,ambitious, and successful prac-titioners of the profession, andthere is no doubt but that suc-

Majority, June 1945,Graduates Serving

InterneshipsAccording to the latest in-

formation received by the Col-lege, the following June, 1945,graduates are now serving in-terneships:Homer E. Allshouse - Doctors'

Hospital, Los Angeles, Cal.-Gail D. Boyd-Des Moines Gen-

eral HospitalC. P. Christianson -Des Moines

General HospitalVernon D. Clausing - Madison

Street Hospital, Seattle, Wash-ington

Donald Mack-Riverside HospitalDetroit, Michigan

Gordon F. Sherwood Doctors'Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Edward Yogus - Detroit Osteo-pathic Hospital, Detroit, Michi-ganH. Roy Rasmusson is at the

Virginia Ann Clinic, Hot Springs,New Mexico and Marion C.Thompson has a private practicein Aberdeen, South Dakota. H. W.Merrill, after taking over thepractice of Dr. J. R. Forbes ofSwea City, Iowa, during July,has returned as a staff memberof the College faculty. HomerAllshouse also spent the monthof July at Wilton Junction,Iowa, where he assumed the re-sponsibilities fo Dr. Whetstine'spractice for that time.

Profession LosesDr. Frank D. Harrison

Dr. Frank D. Harrison ofSaginaw, Michigan. died July 19at the age of 87 years. Dr.Harrison entered Still College atthe age of 41. After his gradua-tion in 1913, he went into prac-tice at Belding, Michigan. In1930 he moved his office toSaginaw.

Dr. Harrison was 62 years oldwhen he began his practice atSaginaw, but he built for him-self an excellent practice in hisspecial field of non-surgicaltreatment of hernia, piles, fistulaand varicose veins.

In the communities where hepracticed he was loved and re-spected, both as a man and asa physician.

HELP YOU]R PROFESSIONHELP YOU BY CONTRIBUTINGNOW TO THE OSTEOPATHICPROGRESS FUND.

"An osteopath should be aclear-headed, conscientious, truth-loving man, and never speakuntil he knows he has found andcan demonstrate the truth heclaims to know."-PHILOSOPHYOF OSTEOPATHY.

cess will follow their newestenterprise.

The Log Book takes this op-portunity to express for theschool and their friends good luckand best wishes to the threedoctors in their new endeavor.

Cranial Anatomy inThe Pacific Northwest

Dr. Paul E. Kimberly, Pro-fessor of Anatomy at the College,fulfilled an invitation to meetwith the cranial technicians inthe Pacific Northwest.

Unfortunately (???) the onlyaccommodations available were atParadise Inn at Mt. Rainier Na-tional Park. When the meetingopened at 9 a.m. Monday, July9, there were 25 doctors to at-tend the lectures given by Dr.Kimberly. Classes were heldeach day and some evenings untilnoon, July 14.

Many of the doctors broughttheir families, who enjoyed apleasant week, even though thephysicians were having to work.The enthusiasm for cranial tech-nique in the states of Washing-ton and Oregon is high, asevidenced by the fact that 90%of those who have taken thework from Dr. Sutherland attend-ed the meeting at Paradise Inn.

Dr. and Mrs. Kimberly reportan enjoyable trip, a lot ofpleasant scenery, and most ex-cellent hospitality in their firsttrip to the West Coast.

Veteran Physician DiesDr. Alexander Clifford Brown,

70 year old Council Bluffs phy-sician, passed away Thursday,December 7, 1944, after severalmonths illness. He had been atCouncil Bluffs for 40 years.

Dr. Brown was a booster ofthe profession and had givenmuch effort in fighting for or-ganized osteopathy in the earlydays of the profession.

D. M. Alumnus AidsProfession With Pen

A Des Moines alumnus, Dr.J. R. Forbes of Swea City, findstime amid the laborious duties ofa country physician, to aid hisprofession with the pen.

His article entitled, "A War-time Country Doctor," which'appeared in the April issue ofOsteopathic Magazine, receivednoteworthy recognition whenDigest and Review requested Dr.Forbes' permission to publish thearticle.

The editors of Digest and Re-view, a magazine of national cir-culation, designated Dr. Forbes'article the month's leading storyin Osteopathic Magazine.

Dr. Forbes graduated fromStill College in 1935 and hassince been an Iowa practitioner.Besides having established asmall hospital, he has an ex-tensive and successful rural prac-tice and is active in state as-sociation affairs. At present heis vice president of the Iowa So-ciety of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons and also serves onseveral committees of the So-ciety.

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Volume 23 SEPTEMBER, 1945 Number 9

Vets in SchoolSix members of the present

student body were formerly inmilitary service. Two of thegroup are just beginning theirwork in osteopathy; three areupper classmen; and one istaking advantage of the G.I. Billwhich provides for continuationof education.

Thomas H. Levi, of Jackson,Michigan, a new student, was 2ndLieutenant in the Infantry, serv-ing on Guadalcanal and otherplaces in the Pacific Theater. Hewas in service from June, 1942,until January, 1945. Prior to thetime of entering service, he at-tended Indiana University.

Menas Georgopulos, Detroit,Michigan, also a new student,served as an apprentice seamanfrom June until August, 1944. Hehas his B.S. degree in pharmacyfrom the Detroit Institute ofTechnology and has beenmanaging a drug store for twoyears.

Kenneth A. Elliott, Columbus,Ohio, a sophomore student,served as pharmacist mate onP-T boats in the Pacific Theater.His period of service totals 40months, from February, 1942, toJune, 1945. Elliott was enrolledhere before the time of his en-listment. His pre-medical train-ing was taken at Ohio State Uni-versity.

Norbert Heichelbech, Louis-ville, Kentucky, was what heterms "a civilian in service." Forthree and a half years (1940-1943), he served as an instructorin pharmacology for the Army inthe Kentucky area and at thesame time conducted experi-mental pharmacological work.He has his B.S. and Ph.C. degreesfrom the Louisville College ofPharmacy. Heichelbech is asophomore.

Gustaf Peterson, Iron Moun-tain, Michigan, held the rank ofsergeant in the Chemical War-fare Branch of the Medical Corpsand was stationed at an air fieldstation hospital at Dyersburg,Tennessee. His period of servicewas from March, 1942, toFebruary, 1944. Before enter-ing military service he had com-pleted one semester here; he re-entered school in October, 1944.He has his B. A. degree fromGustavus Adolphus College, St.Peter, Minnesota.

Dr. Fred Benz, Quasqueton,Iowa, a member of the 1930graduating class of Still College,has returned to take post-


New EndowmentSubscribers

New subscribers to the LivingEndowment Fund of the DesMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery are con-tinuing to give support to theirschool. The following doctorshave made contributions sincethe last Log Book was publish-ed:Dr. J. Lane Kendall, Glendale,

CaliforniaDr. Mildred T. Badger, Monte-

zuma, IowaDr. Georgia I. Chalfont, Oska-

loosa, IowaDr. Geneva Erskine Leader,

Topeka, KansasDr. L. D. Benedict, Ionia, Michi-

ganDr. Joseph F. Rader, Massillon,

OhioDOCTORS WHO HAVE NOT

CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FUNDARE URGED TO DO SO IM-MEDIATELY AND IF YOUHAVE CONTRIBUTED, IN-CREASE YOUR CONTRIBU-TIONS NOW. THE VICTORYHAS BEEN WON, BUT WE AREYET, AND WILL CONTINUEFOR SOME TIME, TO EXPERI-ENCE CRITICAL TIMES INOUR OSTEOPATHIC EDUCA-TIONAL INSTITUTIONS. Yourschool needs your support now.

TO DATE THERE HAVEBEEN 190 PLEDGES MADE TOTHIS FUND. OF THAT NUM-BER 6 HAVE NOT AS YETPAID OR ARE PAYING ON'THEIR PLEDGES.

There are some 3,000 livingalumni from our school. Thismeans that approximately only6 per cent of the living alumniof the school are supporting theLiving Endowment Fund. Yourschool needs YOUR support,.doctor. OUR PROFESSIONPROGRESSES AS OUR TRAIN-ING INSTITUTIONS PRO-GRESS. Support your AlmaMater now so that it can andwill support you in the future.

DR. P. E. KIMBERLY

Heads Cranial Faculty

Big Demand forCranial Technique

More and more members ofthe osteopathic profession arerapidly becoming interested incranial technique as an additionto their osteopathic manipulativearmamentarium. The evidenceof this is the large number ofregistrants in the cranial class-es sponsored by Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery and the many inquiriesthat are being received pertain-ing to the work. Many membersof this group are appearing inincreasing numbers at districtand state meetings. The delugeof requests has reached a num-ber which we are unable to fillbecause of the conflict of dates.

The cranial technique facultyof the College has been expand-ed by one for the current meet-ing, and plans are underwayfor even more additions forfuture groups.

The division of the Octoberclasses into three groups hasgreatly facilitated registration.We are anticipating also thatthis arrangement will facilitatethe teaching of cranial tech-nique as well. The group forstrictly beginners has been fill-ed for several weeks and theoverflow is being taken in theintermediate class. The ad-vanced group, which is limitedto 24 and consists of thosehaving taken the week of

anatomy, has but one vacancyleft. We still have room foran additional 10 matriculants inthe intermediate class October8 to 20.

Upon examination of the fol-lowing list of registrants, noteparticularly that the osteopathicprofession is coming to theseclasses from the corners of theUnited States, from the statesbordering the Atlantic on theeast and the Pacific on the west,and extending from Arkansasinto the borders of Canada.

Those registered for the Be-ginners Class October 1st to13th are:Dr. Harriet Anundsen, Monroe,

WisconsinDr. J. R. Bancroft, Hebron,

NebraskaDr. Ethel Boyd, Spencer, IowaDr. M. Biddison, Nevada, IowaDr. Leo R'. Channell, Leaven-

worth, KansasDr. J .C. Cullen, Ferndale,

MichiganDr. J. Marvin Farrar, Miami,

FloridaDr. H. V. Glenn, Stuttgart,

ArkansasDr. Geo. V. Harris, Fayette-

ville, ArkansasDr. Gladys Evelyn Hale, Onida,

So. Dak.Dr. Opal B. Littler, Urbana,

IllinoisDr. Harold I. Magoun, Denver,

ColoradoDr. E. P. Malone, Miami, Okla-

homaDr. H. R. Meyers, Lowell,

MichiganDr. Martha D. Nielsen, Bill-

ings, MontanaDr. John E. Nutt, Wayne,

MichiganDr. D. D. Olsen, Hot Springs,

ArkansasDr. C. E. Pollock, Mansfield,

OhioDr. Edith Salmon, San Fran-

cisco, Calif.Dr. Dean E. Sperry, Peoria,

IllinoisDr. Victoria -A. Nash, Toledo,

OhioDr. Philamena Wiewell, Wells,

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Dr. Pearl Thompson, Milwau-kee, WisconsinThe intermediate class Octo-

ber 8 to 20 will contain thefollowing, plus any new ma-triculants received before Octo-ber 1:Dr. Carl E. Andlauer, Dayton,

OhioDr. Edw. Barnett, Clinton,

MissouriDr. Alan R. Becker, Jackson,

MichiganDr. Grace E. Clunis, Glen

Ellyn, IllinoisDr. H. Edward Davis, Lewis-

burg, Penn.Dr. Uda Belle Garrison, Kirks-

ville, MissouriDr. Charles E. Kalb, Spring-

field, IllinoisDr. Sevilla H. Mullet, Bryan,

OhioDr. Claude B. Root, Greenville,

MichiganDr. C. B. Spohr, Missoula,

MontanaDr. Theo. Thompson, York,

Penn.Dr. Grace McMains, Baltimore,

MarylandDr. Hubert A. Achen, Dubuque,

IowaThose registered in the ad-

vanced class, October 1 to 6,are:Dr. G. A. Baird, Hiawatha,

KansasDr. Arthur E. Borchardt,

Lidgerwood, No. Dak.Dr. Edward V. Chance, St.

Helens, OregonDr. Beryl Freeman, Des

Moines, IowaDr. John H. Fox, Cedar Rapids,

IowaDr. Richard B. Gordon, Madi-

son, WisconsinDr. Charles Hartner, Norfolk,

NebraskaDr. Leo C. Harrison, Cherokee,

IowaDr. Nettie M. Harris, Atlanta,

GeorgiaDr. J. J. Henderson, Toledo,

IowaDr. H. V. Hoover, Tacoma,

WashingtonDr. Ruth Jones, Flhshling, L. I.Dr. M. Mary Jo Don, Lincoln,

NebraskaDr. Nellie D. Kramer, Pella,

IowaDr. L. R. Morgan, Alton,

IllinoisDr. W. A. Newland, Seattle,

WashingtonDr. Geo. P. O'Leary, Portage,

Wisconsin

Foundation ConductsAssembly

Mr. Nelse Hansen, Treasurerof the Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathic Foundation, andDr. E. F. Leininger were speak-ers at an assembly for studentsand faculty, at the CollegeAugust 31.

Mr. Hansen gave a detailed ex-planation of the aims, futureplans, and present and pastactivities of the Foundation. Heexpressed a hope for the whole-hearted support of not only thecollege students, but all membersof our profession for the newclinical hospital and Still College.Present plans, according to Mr.Hansen, are to staff and equipthe new hospital to make it oneof the best in Iowa.

Dr. Leininger, chairman of thehospital remodeling committee,displayed and discussed the com-plete floor plans for the hospitaland afterwards answered ques-tions from the audience relativeto the hospital.

The college personnel wish tothank these two men for givingthem a more complete under-

Dr. Alice Paulsen, Le Mars,Iowa

Dr. Anna Slocum, Des Moines,Iowa

Dr. Robert E. Sowers, Warren,Ohio

D!r. Verna Simons, GrandRapids, Michigan

Dr. Dale M. Weldon, Green-ville, Michigan

Dr. J. Gordon Zink, Canton,Penn.

-P. E. KIMBERLY, D.O.

standing, a greater enthusiasmand stronger faith in our schooland osteopathic profession. TheFoundation is assured of the fullsupport and cooperation of theStill College student body tomake this school the best teach-ing institution in the professionand the new hospital one ofwhich we can be proud.

Recent VisitorsAt the College

The following doctors havestopped at the school this monthto visit and look over the newimprovements of the institution.All voiced approval of thechanges in the plant and wereespecially pleased with the newhospital progress.

The students, faculty and trus-tees of the school welcomealumni and other members ofthe profession and extend an in-vitation to them at any time tovisit the school.Dr. M. J. Hydeman, DMSCO 1931,

Bismarck, No. Dak.Dr. Donald J. Evans, DMSCO

1937, Detroit, Mich.Dr. Lloyd T. Jackson, DMSCO

1940, Ramona, So. Dak.Dr. Harold F. Heidman, DMSCO

1938, Coggan, IowaDr. Paul H. Green, DMSCO 1942,

Harrisonville, Mo.Dr. W. D. Blackwood, DMSCO

1933, Comanche, TexasDr. J. P. Devine, DMSCO 1933,

Dublin, TexasDr. Geo. W. Marston, DMSCO

1939, Clear Lake, IowaDr. H. E. Reuber, A.S.O. 1918,

Sikeston, Mo.

Hospital RemodelingWell Underway

Since the announcement lastmonth of the beginning of theactual remodeling work on thenew hospital building, much hasbeen accomplished. Work is nowwell underway on the buildingand the contractors report thatit will be complete in about 60days (90 days from the time re-modeling began). The buildingis already taking on the appear-ance of a hospital. Upon ex-amining the floor plans (shown inthis issue of the Log Book) andrecalling the neat external ap-pearance of the building, one canbetter visualize the modernclinical hospital of which theschool and profession will soonboast.

The remodeling and equippingof such a hospital does and willrequire thousands of dollars.There are, at present, manythousands of dollars in outstand-ing pledges. The cost of remodel-ing and equipment will be ap-proximately $80,000.00. TheFoundation has gone ahead withthe work in spite of the factthat there are yet many pledgesthat have not been fulfilled.DOCTORS, KEEP FAITH WITHTHE FOUNDATION AND WITHYOUR PROFESION BY FUL-FILLING YOUR OBLIGATIONTO THEM. THIS MONEY ISURGENTLY NEEDED NOW.Mail your contribution today incare of the Hospital Fund to Mr.Nelse Hansen, Treasurer, DesMoines Still College OsteopathicFoundation, 603 East LocustStreet, Des Moines, Iowa.

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Merrill DirectorOf Laboratories

DR. H .W. MERRILL

With the opening of the pres-

ent term, Dr. H. W. Merrill took

over the duties of Director ofLaboratories of the school andclinic. In this capacity, he han-dles purchasing and acts as co-ordinator for the laboratorycourses. The purpose of this isto bring about an elimination ofoverlapping and duplicationswhich might occur in suchcourses as physiology, biochem-sitry, and laboratory diagnosis.In addition, Dr. Merrill is tosupervise the work carried on inClinical Pathology Laboratories;laboratory reports for clinicpatients are all to receive hisO.K. before being released.

Dr. Merrill joined the facultyin March, 1943. He received hisD.O. degree here in June of thisyear. He is a member of PsiSigma Alpha, National Osteo-pathic Scholastic Honor Society.A graduate of Utah State Agri-culture College, he holds boththe B.S. and M.S. degree; hismajor work was in the fields ofPhysiology, Parasitology andPublic Health.

Two years ago the course inParasitology and Tropical Dis-eases was introduced into thecurriculum by Dr. Merrill. InOctober, 1944, he presented apaper on Malaria at the Michigan


New AdditionsTo Library

A complete set of "The Dis-ease of Children," published bythe J. S. Lippincott Co., was re-cently presented to the DesMoines Still College library byDr. Rachel Woods of Des Moines.These volumes are the work ofDr. Pfaundler, Professor of Chil-dren's Diseases and Director ofthe Children's Clinic at the Uni-versity of Munich, and his asso-ciate, Dr. Schlossmann, Pro-fessor of Children's Diseases andDirector of the Children's Clinicat the Medical Academy in Dus-seldorf.

"The Diseases of Children" isa valuable and timely additionto the pediatrics section of the

library, for it includes materialon pathology, nutrition, meta-bolism, deficiency diseases, thedigestive, genito-urinary, cir-culatory, respiratory, nervousand motor systems, rheumaticfever, syphilis, tuberculosis, in-fectious diseases, diseases of theblood, and a section on the en-docrine glands.

Another recent addition to thelibrary is a set of medical en-cyclopedias published by the D.Appleton-Century Co. This set,"The Practitioners Library ofMedicine and Surgery," consistsof twelve volumes and a supple-mentary index. These books wereformerly a part of the personallibrary of Dr. D. J. Evans, aD.M.S.C.O.S. alumnus now livingin Detroit, Michigan.

J. R. M.

Death Takes Dr. Atzen

Death claimed another StillCollege alumnus August 22, whenDr. Charles B. Atzen, a retiredOmaha, Nebraska, physician, suc-cumbed after a several monthsillness.

Dr. Atzen, a 1903 graduate ofthe college, was a past presidentof the American Osteopathic As-sociation. He was awarded theDistinguished Service Certificatefor outstanding legislative activi-ties and professional counsel andwas an honorary life member ofthe American Osteopathic Asso-ciation. He was a loyal defend-ant of the osteopathic professionand its principles.

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YAPsi Sigma Alpha wishes to ex-

press its appreciation to Dr.Howard -Graney for his enlight-ening talk on "Spinal Anaes-thesia," presented Thursday eve-ning, September 6, at Lowry'sCafe.

This term P.S.A. is lookingforward to a series of dinnermeetings and work meetings atwhich responsible members ofthe profession will participate, inorder to better equip members ofthis society for their future asosteopathic physicians.

-A. S. K.

On Tuesday evening, August28, Dr. Clayton O. Meyer washost to the new freshmen andto members of Iota Tau Sigma,at his office in the Liberty Build-ing. Dr. Meyer presented a veryinteresting and stimulating dis-cussion on the physical examina-tion of the patient.

Our next meeting will be heldat the office of Dr. RaymondKale in the Kresge Buildingduring the week of. September 17.

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Delta Chapter of Phi SigmaGamma opened the new fallsemester with a Hard TimesParty at the house. Dr. and Mrs.Hale were made acquainted withthe members at this time. SweetIowa corn was on the menu andan enjoyable evening was hadby all.

The first in a series of speak-ers on our semi-monthly studyprogram was Dr. Hale, whosesubject was, "Endocrines inAdolescence," a field in whichhe has done much research.

The newly elected officers forthis term are: M. Morey, re-elected Archon; L. Siudara,elected Sub Archon; M. Tate,elected Treasurer; W. Mack,elected Secretary; K. Elliott,elected Pledgemaster; W. Huls,elected House Manager.

Members are redecorating thekitchen and dining room for theopening of the table in the verynear future.

Phi Sigma Gamma wishes suc-cess to the new hospital andthank those alumni who con-tributed so generously to it.

The Osteopathic Worlege Club extends a wall of the new studeiand invites them tcmembers of the group.ings usually are on thethird Tuesday of the ncept for special events.a full schedule arrangesemester including atea, and the senior bs

Our next meeting vTuesday, September 1home of the hoste,Martin, 1336 Twenty-Helen Reichstadt wilhostess. This willNight; each memberasked to bring a frienWe are happy to annoDr. Paul Kimberly wispeaker.

On Sunday, Septembnoon, the club is makfor a weiner roast at EPark. Let's have a fuance that day. Thein charge will be gratelly Mesdames Martin, SiHattesen.

On August 30 the methe Atlas Club and thethe new students, werea "swell" hamburgerthe home of Dr. Barquibers of the alumni pieluded Drs. Campbellberly. Later beautifulmotion pictures, takenthe West, were show:group by Dr. and Mrs.

] . Restoration ofnen's Col- Muscle Functioningelome tolIrtselcome to_ ' In Paralysis

nts' wivesbecome A report by Dr. Herman Kabat

Our meet- of the U. S. Public Health Serv-first and ice, states that patients crippled

nonh, ex- by paralysis, rheumatoid arthritisWe have and injury or infection were

d for this benefited when subcutaneous in-picnic, a jections of neostigmie (prostig-

inquet. mine) were given one or twicevill be on daily. The report is based on8, at the the findings among fifty-threess, Doris patients. Conditions for which-eight St. this treatment was used were:I be co- muscle spasm, contracture, jointbe Guest weakness, pain and muscle weak-has been ness persisting for a long periodd or two. after sprains or fractures or afterrunce that chronic infections, hemipelgia,ill be our Bell's palsy, facial paralysis,

spastic type of cerebral palsy,30, t and rheumatoid arthritis and

bursitis. Dr. Kabat reported re-cing plans3eaverdale lief from pain, improvement inill attend- range of motion, and increase incommittee strength and endurance. The re-ful, name sponse is very prompt. Withinudara and twenty-four hours after the be-

ginning of treatment, a man with-H. R. one side paralyzed for seventeen

years was able to move his armfreely. The treatment has been

nI tried on polio patients and found0 So°to produce relaxation of muscle

spasm, relief from pain, increaseembers of in strength and improvement inir guests, muscular coordination.treated to It is of interest to note that atroast at a recent meeting of the Polk

ist. Mem- County Osteopathic Association,resent in- Dr. J. K. Johnson of Jefferson,and Kim- Iowa, presented an illustratedI, colored lecture dealing with injectionmostly in surgery, a technique which hasn to the much in common with that men-Campbell. tioned above.

Our appreciation is extended tothe alumni present for a veryenjoyaple evening.

Labor Day the Atlas Club andtheir guests got together for apicnic at Union Park. Althoughrain threatened and BrotherAyers was called away to an"O.B.", the group ate well andhad a good time. Thanks arein order for the Atlas wives whoprepared all the food including"that good old southern friedchicken."

The active membership of theAtlas Club takes great pleasurein announcing the new pledges:Richard Pascoe, M. E. Georgo-polos, Thomas Levi and RichardSherman. Congratulations boys,and welcome!

Craft Named Coroner

A recent issue of THE FORUMreveals that Dr. A. D. Craft, ofOsceola, Iowa, has been namedcoroner of Clarke County by theBoard of Supervisors. Dr. Craftreplaces an M.D. who resignedfrom this position.

Help Your Profession HelpNOTICEYou by Contributing Now If and when you changeto the Osteopathic Progress your address, please notify theFund. Log Book promptly.Fulld.

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graduate work in surgery afterfour years' service as chiefpharmacist on a destroyer. Hewas in the first convoy to Mer-mansk in 1940, served in boththe Atlantic and Pacific fleets,and took part in seven battlescarried out in the SouthwestPacific (Guam, Leyte, Guadal-canal, and others). For hisservice he has received sevenSilver Stars and two Bronze, thePurple Heart for shrapnelwounds, and a commendation formeritorious action in caring forthe wounded on his own ship andanother during a period of dayand night bombing which lastedfor two weeks.

-H. B. H.

BirthDr. and Mrs. W. Gordon Doug-

las, of Miami, Florida, announcethe arrival of a son, WellingtonGordon Douglas II, born June 23,1945. Congratulations and manygood wishes to the Douglasfamily.

Help Your Profession HelpYou by Contributing Nowto the Osteopathic ProgressFund.

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War Service Conference held atDetroit. This paper was publish-ed in the May and June issues ofTHE BULLETIN, official publica-tion of the Michigan Associationof Osteopathic Physicians andSurgeons, Inc. In the article itwas pointed out that such a hugemass of detailed information hasbeen developed concerning ma-laria that the term "malariology"has been applied to it. Much ofthis necessarily lies outside thecompass of the general prac-titioner. Malaria has been esti-mated to be the direct or indirectcause of over one-half the entiremortality of the human race. Atthe present time the main en-demic of foci of malaria in theUnited States are limited to thesoutheastern portion. Some in-dication of the magnitude of theproblem is gained by the state-ment that 75 per cent of themalaria among troops in the con-tinental United States at thepresent time is of foreign origin.The article includes discussion ofthe etiology and life cycle of themalarial organism, geographicdistribution and incidence, path-ology and symptomatology, andprophylaxis and therapy.

-- H. B. H.

Halladay Returns toStates

Word has just been receivedfrom Dr. H. V. Halladay of hisreturn from Puerto Rico. Hispresent address is Box 4275,Stockyard Station. Fort Worth,Texas. "Virg" will be pleased tohear from his many old friends.

Jap 10 CommandmentsFor Lona Life

An old Log Book, dated 22years ago, carried the followingarticle. Just how successful hasthis formula been? There seemto be more factors involved thanare listed here to favorlongevity.

1. Suend as much time as pos-sible out of doors.

2. Eat meat only once a day.3. Take a hot bath every day.4. Wear thick woolen under-

wear.5. Sleep at least 6 hours and

never more than 71/%. Keepwindows open and roomdark.

6. Dedicate one day of weekto absolute leisure.

7. Avoid excessive brain workand everything that arousesanger.

8. Widows and widowers shouldremarry.

9. Work in moderation.10. Speak as little as possible.Note: Evidently said Japs

didn't reckon with the atomicbomb.

Do not say all that you know,but always know what you say.-Claudis.


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Volume 23 OCTOBER, 1945 Number 10

CRANIAL CLASS Co ll reg A LI iaztoCWRENIAL CASS College Dream Approaches MaterializationWELL ATTENDED

Unpaid PledgesDuring the past two weeks the

"regulars" here at Des MoinesStill College have been seeing anumber of new faces going up tothe fifth floor. These are themembers of the classes in cranialtechnique which began on October1. A total of -61 doc3tors from 21different states attended. The be-ginners class contained 23 mem-bers, while the intermediate andadvanced classes had 17 and 21members respectively. The be-ginners and intermediate courseslasted for two weeks; the ad-vanced course was of only oneweek's duration.

The cranial technique facultywas composed of the followingmembers: Dr. Paul E. Kimberly,Des Moines, Iowa; Dr. Howard A.Lippencott, Moorestown, N. J.;Dr. Beryl Arbuckle, Philadelphia,Pa.; Dr. Raleigh S. McVicker,The Dalles, Oregon; Dr. KennethE. Little, Alton, Ill; and Dr. Ros-coe G. Miller, Des Moines, Iowa.

On Wednesday, October 3, thestudents and faculty attended adinner held at 6:30 p. m. at theHotel Commodore. Following thedinner, Dr. Paul E. Kimberly act-ing as master of ceremonies, in-troduced members of the cranialtechnique class. Dean O. EdwinOwen of the College welcomed theclass to Des Moines and to StillCollege. Mr. Arthur Kenworthy,Mr. Harold West, and Dr. HowardA. Graney, members of the Boardof Trustees of the College, gavebrief talks. High spots of theevening were the thoughts pre-sented by Mrs. Ada M. Sutherlandand Dr. Della B. Caldwell. Mrs.Sutherland gave a vivid accountof her husband's research whichled to the birth of "Cranial Tech-nique". She told of the days justfollowing their marriage when shediscovered t h at her husbandseemed to have a "Secret idea"and how this "secret" graduallycame out and became an over-whelming interest. Through thecourse of many years both sheand her husband served as the"guinea pigs" in the study ofcranial technique. Dr. Della B.Caldwell's inspiring talk was con-cerned with the progress of oste-opathy and its future.

NoticeThe staff of the Manning Gen-

eral Hospital, Manning, Iowa, an-nounce the official opening of thehospital on Sunday, October 28,1945.

South Side of Clinical Hospital Looking West Across SixthAvenue at College Building

Total $30,884.87

For years our college hasdreamed of a hospital in connec-tion with its clinic. This dreamis fast becoming a reality.

July, 1945, saw the first step inthis direction, when the DesMoines Still College OsteopathicFoundation purchased the Har-bach Building across the streetfrom Still College. The secondstep was taken September 1, whenthe contractor moved in andstarted the remodelling, whichwill amount to approximately$49,000. Each day since this timewe gaze across the street andmentally formulate plans for thegrand opening.

These steps toward the realiza-tion of a dream have producedmuch excitement, optimism, andenthusiasm among the studentbody at Still College. Seldom aday passes but we see smallgroups going into the building toinspect the progress.

The Foundation reports thatthe third floor is now ready forwiring, plumbing, and plasteringand the second floor is fast reach-ing that stage. An additional fourweeks will be required to makethe first floor changes, but allmaterials have been purchasedand are on hand.

Student observers say it will bethe finest hospital in the profes-sion, and we are sure it will sur-prise our readers also. The build-ing lends itself remarkably wellto conversion into a beautifulstructure.

StaffingSeveral "feelers" have been

launched to obtain some of ourprofession's most capable men tohead this institution. We hope tobe able to announce some of thenew additions within the next 60days, or as soon as they may beobtained.

$30,884,87 Unpaid PledgesThe Foundation sounds one dis-

heartening chord $30,884.87 inpledges have not been paid. Thisis the sum needed to completeconstruction and equip our clin-ical hospital! If the pledges donot materialize, construction maybe halted. If they do, our open-ing date will be somewherearound the first of the year.

If you have an outstandingpledge, forward it immediately toMr. Nelse Hansen, Treasurer, DesMoines Still College OsteopathicFoundation, 603 East LocustStreet, Des Moines, Iowa.

D.M.S.C.O.S. Academic CalendarFor 1945-1946

1. Graduation-December 7, 1945.2. Registration for Spring Semester-January 4, 1946.

3. Classes begin-January 7, 1946.4. Graduation-May 10, 1946.5. Registration for Summer Semester-May 13, 1946.

6. Classes begin-May 14, 1946.7. Vacation for A.O.A. Convention-June 28, 1946

to July 22, 1946.8. Graduation-October 4, 1946.9. Registration for Fall Semester-October 14, 1946.

10. Classes begin-October 15, 1946.

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Doctor SargentHeads 0. B. Clinic

At the beginning of this semes-ter, Dr. Earl O. Sargent of DesMoines joined Still College facultyas Director of the ObstetricalClinic. He is working in coopera-

Dr. Earl 0. Sargent

tion with Dr. H. A. Barquist whoheads the College Obstetrics De-partment.

Dr. Sargent graduated fromStill College in May, 1938. In 1942-43 he served as an assistant in theObstetrical Clinic and comes tous as an experienced physician,well qualified in this particularfield.

Osteopathic ServiceDr. Sargent has served his pro-

fession untiringly and is alwayswilling to lend a helping handwhere needed. He is president ofthe Iowa Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery AlumniAssociation; vice president andprogram chairman of the PolkCounty Osteopathic Association,and immediate past vice presidentof the Sixth District OsteopathicAssociation of Iowa. He is a mem-ber of the Des Moines Still CollegeOsteopathic Foundation and ofthe Public Relations Committee ofthe National Alumni Association.

Civic Club Membership

He is further helping his pro-fession as an energetic leader ofseveral civic clubs in Des Moines,serving at present as junior vicepresident of the East Des MoinesClub and as a member of the DesMoines Junior Chamber of Com-merce. He is also a past chair-man of the Public Health Com-mittee of that organization.

The College personnel are en-joying Dr. Sargent's fellowshipand benefiting by his leadershipin the Obstetrical Clinic.

District Meetings HeldBy State Society

The Iowa Society of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons recentlyheld its annual six district meet-ings:

First District, Cedar Rapids atHotel Roosevelt, October 12, 1945.

Second District, Council Bluffsat Hotel Chieftain, October 8.

Third District, Ottumwa atHotel Ottumwa, October 7.

Fourth District, Mason City atHotel Hanford, October 10.

Fifth District, Cherokee atHotel Lewis, October 9.

Sixth District, Marshalltown atHotel Tallcorn, October 11.

Starks, Aitchison, Whetstineon Program

Dr. Robert Starks, president ofthe American Osteopathic Asso-ciation; Mr. Lee R. Aitchison,head of the Hospital Division ofthe Mutual Benefit Health andAccident Association of Omaha,Nebraska; and Dr. G. A. Whet-stine, president of the state so-ciety, travelled the circuit andappeared on each program.

Dr. Starks spoke on the subjectof the A.O.A. problems and activ-ities, at which time he cited the"refusal of the Veterans' Admin-istration to make osteopathic careavailable to servicemen,- as evi-dence of medical neglect and pre-judiced disregard of veterans' wel-fare by the agency." Dr. Starksdeclared that " . . . thousands ofex-servicemen and women havesought osteopathic care as privateindividuals after the Veterans' Ad-ministration had refused to pro-vide it." He further declaredthat, "It has been estimated byVeterans' Administration officialsthat 10 per cent of all men inthe armed forces are going to bedischarged with some degree ofdisability. Many of these willhave structural injuries whichhave altered or thrown out ofbalance the mechanics of thebody .... Readjustment of bodymechanics is a unique skill ofosteopathic physicians. . . . Yetosteopathic care is not providedfor veterans. Osteopathic physi-cians are not permitted to prac-tice in hospitals maintained by theVeterans' Administration, althoughosteopathic physicians receive asbroad training in the scientifichealing arts in college as physi-cians of any other school of prac-tice . . . A study has recentlybeen completed of 500 specificcases among service and ex-serv-icemen and women who havesought osteopathic care as privatecitizens. These included generals,admirals, colonels, commanders,seamen, and privates. In each ofthese cases osteopathic care wasgiven either without charge orpaid for by the veterans person-ally. Only neglect or prejudiceddisregard of the veterans' welfarecould be responsible for such acondition." Dr. Starks concludedby saying that, "In the proposedreorganization of the Veterans'Administration, it is hoped pro-vision for this type of care will bemade."

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Remodelling Progresses on Second Floor of Clinical Hospital

Dr. Clark Accepts Your School, Our School,U. of I. Appointment Living Endowment Fund

Dr. Hugh D. Clark, former pres-ident of D.M.S.C.O.S., has recent-ly accepted a position in the Zool-ogy Department at the Universityof Iowa at Iowa City. Dr. Clarkassumed his new duties at thebeginning of the fall semester. Hehas taken over the instruction ofcomparative verebrate anatomyand will also devote part of, histime to research work. Friendsfrom D.M.S.C.O.S. and the pro-fession extend best wishes to theClarks for their continued suc-cess.

Visitors at the College

Since the September LaogBook went to press, the follow-ing out of city doctors have vis-ited our institution:

Dr. George C. Keays, D.M.S.-C.O. 1941, Gravity, Iowa.

Dr. Kenneth M. Dirlam, D.M.S.-C.O. 1940, Massena, Iowa.

Dr. L. C. Boatman, D.M.S.C.O.1933, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Dr. F. J. McAllister, D.M.S.-C.O. 1934, Denver, Colorado.

Dr. R. M. Wright, D.M.S.C.O.1929, Highland Park, Michigan.

Dr. Wm. E. Waldo, A.S.O. 1910,Seattle, Washington.

Dr. M. P. Ollom, D.M.S.C.O.1930, New Braunfels, Texas.

Capt. Jean LeRoque, D.M.S.C.O.1940, Los Angeles, Calif.

Dr. Andrew G. Ripley, D.M.S.-C.O. 1931, Boone, Iowa.

Dr. R. M. Woods, D.M.S.C.O.1941, Brown City, Michigan.

We are pleased to have ouralumni and profession visit thecollege and we invite as many ascan, to do so as often as theycan.

Hearts beat faster; eyes gleambrighter; steps are livelier as thenew hospital nears completion.

College personnel have brighterhopes for larger enrollments atStill College during coming se-mesters. Yes! We are on the roadto becoming the best osteopathiccollege in the Midwest-evenAmerica, if you please. Thanks tothe faithful Living EndowmentFund Subscribers, but it is im-perative that our list of subscrib-ers keep growing. Why?

The Living Endowment Fund isused for current operational ex-penses of the College- faculty,salaries, library subscriptions,teaching equipment, etc.

The modern osteopathic collegemust compete with sister collegesof osteopathy as well as with med-ical colleges. To do this it mustcontinue to grow, to make thechanges which will keep it mod-ern and provide up-to-the minuteinstruction for its students.

The Living Endowment Fundwill establish the reserve which isso badly needed to keep our col-lege growing. Readers of the LogBook have been informed of thenumerous changes which havetaken place in our school, andalumni visitors have been elatedwith the improvements made atthe college the last three years.

The start we have made is wor-thy of a hearty cheer. Let's betterour record in the future! Newsubscribers to whom we are grate-ful are:

Dr. F. A. Parisi, Yarmouth, Me.Dr. Elisha T. Kirk, Media, Pa.Miss Elizabeth G. Woodward,

Akron, Ohio.

Blessed is the man, who havingnothing to say, abstains fromwordy evidence of the fact.

-- George Elliott.



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Eyes Need Protec-tion from Ultraviolet

Welders and their helpers,skiers, flyers and sunbathers mayneed more eye protection fromultraviolet light than has previ-ously been supposed, it appearsfrom studies reported by Dr. Ern-est Wolf, of the Harvard Biolog-ical Laboratories.

Ultraviolet light is invisible andconsists of light waves shorterthan those of visible light. Thewaves of ultraviolet light are allshorter than 400 millimicrons, butscientists have heretofore thoughtthat ultraviolet between about300 and 400 millimicrons in lengthdid not harm the eyes. Dr. Wolf'sstudies show t h at ultravioletranging in wavelength from 300to 365 millimicrons can damagevisual function even though theeyes themselves show no injury.

His studies were made withbaby chicks, since their eyes arevery similar to human eyes andsince the chicks will keep theireyes wide open during exposure.The chicks were first exposed toultraviolet light for an hour. Thelights were then switched off andthe chicks left in complete dark-ness for an hour. If their eyes wereunaffected, this would have beenmore than enough time for theirvisual functions to have returnedto normal. Tests showed that dueto ultraviolet injuries, the eyes ofinjured chicks were not normalfor three days. Chicks exposed toultraviolet lamps with protectiveglass filters that cut out the ultra-violet light at about 365 millimi-crons and below showed no lossof visual function. Lamps shield-ed with less efficient glass filterscaused visual impairment in vary-ing degrees depending on thewavelength transmitted.

-Science Service, Washington,D. C.

June GraduateAccepts Interneship

Word has recently been receivedhere that Dr. H. Roye Rasmusson,a June 1945 graduate of D.M.S.C.O.S., has accepted an internship atDoctors' Hospital of Los Angeles,California, beginning November 1,1945. Dr. Rasmusson has beenpracticing at the Meyer Clinic andHospital of Hot Springs, NewMexico, for the past three andone-half months since his gradu-ation.

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Walls Go Up On Second Floor

District Meetings(Continued from page 2)

America's Hospitals PlayVital Role

Dr. Whetstine spoke briefly con-cerning hospitals and hospitaliza-tion. Said he, "America's hos-pitals are destined to play an in-creasingly greater part in main-taining the health of the peopleby rendering preventive healthservice rather than acting pri-marily as a repository for theseriously ill and dying."

"There are now some 270 osteo-pathic hospitals in the UnitedStates, and the number is steadilyincreasing," Whetstine stated."Even before the war these hos-pitals were taxed nearly to ca-pacity and since 1942 their facil-ities have been heavily overbur-dened. This same situation ob-tains in virtually all other similarestablishments."

"Up to quite recently peoplewent to hospitals only when crit-ically ill, or perhaps when deathappeared imminent. They lookedupon the hospital with dread."

"Today, more and more peoplesee in the hospital an agency forthe maintenance as well as therepair of health. They are willingto go there in the early stagesof illness or even for generalhealth examinations to help wardoff possible illness.

"A good part of this willingnessto patronize hospitals is due to va-rious health insurance planswhich enable those so insured totake advantage of the facilities."

"Unfortunately, the combina-tion of increased war-born de-mands on hospitals and the short-

age of physicians, internes, andnurses makes it impossible forthese establishments to play amore significant part in prevent-ive health service. But the indi-cations are clear that with ourreturn to the era of peace, thehospital will serve on a steadilyincreasing scale as an agency forpreserving the national health."

Dr. Whetstine concluded bycalling attention to the fact thatsome 60,000 student nurses entertraining in hospitals each yearand stated they will provide ahighly important reservoir ofskilled, technical assistants in thispost-war era when the care ofdisabled war veterans will add tothe burdens on our health estab-lishments.

Insurance for Medicial Careand Hospitalization

Mr. Lee R. Aitchison spoke onhis insurance company's programdesigned to combat socializedmedicine. He explained fully hiscompany's policy, which is avail-able for general medical care andhospitalization. Mr. Aitchison willwelcome inquiries from doctorson the subject and will supplythem with detailed information.Address all inquiries to Mr. LeeR. Aitchison, head of the HospitalDivision, Mutual Benefit Healthand Accident Association, Omaha,Nebraska.

I7-* BUY VICTORY BONDS!

KIMBERLY NAMED DIRECTOR of CLINICSDr. Paul E. Kimberly has recently been appointed Di-

rector of Clinics. He will assume his new duties beginningNovember 1.

Dr. Kimberly has already formulated plans for the reotganization of the clinics. The next issue of the LOG BoocKwill carry complete details of this revamping.

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Following our policy of educa-tional and lecture meetings, mem-bers of Psi Sigma Alpha met withDr. Earl Sargent at his neat andwell-constructed offices. Dr. Sar-gent enlightened us on how toequip an office and how to keeprecords. He showed us the varioustypes of instruments, equipmentand pharmacological substancesneeded in office routine. We wishto thank Mrs. Sargent for the ex-cellent lunch that she prepared.We hope that the meeting was ofspecial interest to our pledges,Robert Sedar and Norbert Hei-chelbech, who attended their firstwork. meeting.-A.S.K.

Iota Tau Sigma held a very in-teresting meeting both sociallyand professionally at the home ofJohn W. Slater, vice-president.Norbert Heichelbech presented aresume of new and non-officialremedies. It was especially ap-preciated by those not having apharmaceutical background. Re-freshments were served at theclose of the evening.

It might be of interest to notethat on September 19, the wife ofJames Barnett of Beta Chapterpresented him with identical twingirls, both of whom are doing verywell as we go to press. J.W.S.

ATLA WCLUBThe Atlas Club was privileged

to hear a very informative and in-teresting talk on "The Treatmentof Common Emergencies" by Dr.E. F. Leininger. The entire Atlasgroup assembled at the home ofBrother Ayers. A very favorableresponse was given to the wordsof Dr. Leininger.

On Monday evening, September24, the membership gathered atthe King Ying Low restaurant fora steak dinner and informal "gettogether."

The Atlas Club pledges were in-vited to view the activities of atypical Saturday morning at theDes Moines General Hospital. OnOctober 6, the boys paid a visitto the hospital. They afterwardexpressed pride in the accomplish-ments of this fine osteopathic in-stitution and experienced anadded measure of incentive to ad-vance the principles of osteopathy.

Visiting Atlas alumni includeda recent graduate, Dr. Stan Con-rad, now interning at the ArtCentre, Hospital in Detroit, Mich-igan.

On September 26, the Phi SigmaGamma fraternity had as guestspeaker, Dr. W. J. Huls of Daven-port, Iowa. Dr. Huls spoke on thetherapeutic value of osteopathictechnique. He gave an interestingaccount of a returned servicemanwho had been aided greatly byosteopathic treatment a f t e rArmy medical treatment had nothelped. His parting words were,"Boys, you have a marvelous op-portunity with your osteopathictechnique; don't waste it." Wewere glad to have guests with usthat evening and invite all whowish to come to attend the nextmeeting. Judge Ralph Powers isexpected to talk to us soon.

A regular business meeting tookplace on the first of the monthand plans are being drawn up tochange the location of our organi-zation. We anticipate the returnto our pre-war numbers and wishto have accommodations for' thenew students.

A number of our alumni are inthe halls again and we see themas they attend the classes in cran-ial technique. A few are stayingwith us at the Chapter House.This gives us an opportunity tomeet some of our alumni in prac-tice.-W.M.

AarThree events have taken place

on the Lambda Omicron Gammacalendar so far this season. Firstwas a dinner at Babe's SupperClub attended by the members,their wives and fiancees. The sec-ond event was a general businessmeeting and election of officers.The new officers are: MiltonMiller, president; Harry B. El-mets, secretary; and Louis Picker,treasurer. The most recent in-cident of the fraternity was thenewly-installed "monthly dinner"held this past week at Caesar'sOrchard Inn.

The fraternity wishes to con-gratulate Brother Louis Pickerand his wife upon their recentmarriage and to hope for themthe best of luck. Congratulationsare also due Dr. William Stolerupon his approaching marriage.

Correction

In the last issue of The LogBook it was reported that onlyone of the six former service mennow enrolled here was receivingG.I. support. The statement shouldhave read that four are receivingit. In addition, Dr. Fred Benz wasreported to have received sevenSilver Stars while in service. Thisstatement should have read thathe had participated in seven ma-jor battles and had received oneSilver and two Bronze Stars. Dr.Benz is now completing a year ofpost-graduate study in surgery.It may not be known generallythat G.I. support covers a yearof post-graduate study.

The Osteopathic Women's Col-lege Club wishes to express oursincere appreciation to Dr. PaulE. Kimberly for his most interest-ing address at our '"Guest Night"at the home of Doris Martin onSeptember 8.

On October 9, the members metat the home of the hostess, Mrs.H. W. Merrill. The program forthe evening was exchange of reci-pes and household hints. Thehostess served a most deliciousluncheon with co-hostess Mrs. C.P. Christianson assisting.

Plans are well on their way forour Founders' Day Tea, com-memorating the 9th anniversaryof the 0. W. C. C., which will beheld at the home of Helen Reich-stadt, October 21, from 3 to 5P. M. All students, faculty mem-bers and their wives, and osteo-pathic physicians of Des Moinesand their wives are invited. In-vitations are in the mail.

Committee members for theTea are as follows:

Reception Line: MesdamesHoward E. Hattesen, Larry W.Abbott, Thomas Levi.

Table Hostesses: MesdamesPaul E. Kimberly and H. W. Mer-rill.

Dining Room Hostesses: Mes-dames Paul Reichstadt, LeonardJ. Siudara, and Kenneth Elliott.

Plans for the Fund RaisingParty have been cancelled and inplace we will meet on November6, at the hiome of the hostess, AlexSiudara, 724 26th St., and afterthe general meeting, will sew O.B.leggings for the O.B. Departmentof the College. The outing flanneland patterns will be furnished usand all you need to bring is your"thimbles and nimble fingers".Let's give a helping hand, girls!

-A.S.

Doctors' CarsSee Hard Service

Doctors use their automobilesmore than any other occupationalgroup with the exception of thetraveling salesmen. Against thenational average of 8,139 milesannually, the doctor piles up 12,-932 miles a year, averaging 947round trips, of which 842 are forbusiness or other necessity pur-poses. The car has widened hisrange of service, increased hisnumber of calls, and permittedmore patients to reach his officeduring a working day.

Births

Dr. and Mrs. Vernon H. Stonerof Denver, Colorado, announcethe birth of a daughter, Lynne-Adaire, born August 27, 1945.

Mr. and Mrs. James Barnettannounce the arrival of identicaltwin girls, Elizabeth Jean, 6 lbs.4oz., and Virginia Jane, 5 lbs. 10oz., born September 19, 1945. Thefather is a senior student at D.M.-S.C.O.S. The Barnetts have oneother child, Jimmy.

Opportunity AwaitsD. O. at Fenton

Opportunity awaits a young en-ergetic D.O. who is interested in ageneral small town or rural prac-tice. The city of Fenton, Iowa, isin search of such a physician.

Fenton is a farm city located inthe rich agricultural region ofnorthern Iowa. The city has justrecently been left without a phy-sician, when the former doctormoved west because of his wife'shealth. Anyone interested in thisopportunity should contact theFenton Commercial Club, or Dr.J. R. Forbes of Swea City, Iowa.

Owen Attends Stateand National Meetings

As this issue of Log Book goesto press, Dean O. E. Owen is at-tending Chicago meetings of theassociated osteopathic colleges.Upon his return trip to the city,he plans to stop over in Ohio toattend the Ohio Society meetings.

Two English boys, being friendsof Darwin, thought one day toplay a joke on him. They caughta butterfly, a grasshopper, a bee-tle and a centipede, and out ofthese creatures they made astrange composite insect. Theytook the centipede's body, thebutterfly's wings, the grasshop-per's legs and the beetle's headand they glued them togethercarefully. Then, with their newbug in a box, they knocked atDarwin's door.

"We caught this bug in a field,"they said. "Can you tell us whatkind of a bug it is, sir?"

Darwin looked at the bug andthen he looked at the boys. Hesmiled slightly. "Did it hum whenyou caught it?" he asked.

"Yes," they answered, nudgingon another.

"Then," said Darwin, "it is ahumbug."-Daisy Leiter: Quoted in Heart

Throbs.(Joe Mitchell Chapple, Inc.)

Knowledge and wisdom, far frombeing one,

Have oft times no connection.Knowledge dwells

In heads replete with thoughts ofother men;

Wisdom in minds attentive totheir own.

Knowledge a rude, unprofitablemass.

The mere materials with whichWisdom builds,

Till smoothed, and squared, andfitted to its place-

Does but encumber whom it seemsto enrich.

Knowledge is proud that he haslearned so much;

Wisdom is humble that he knowsno more.

Never lend books-no one everreturns them. The only books Ihave in my library are those peo-ple have lent me.

-Anatole France.

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Trustees Announce New College PresidentFoundation and

Living EndowmentNeed Support

Full suppoprt from the alumniis needed to continue the "for-ward march" of the progress onthe new clinical hospital and theCollege.

Hospital

Work is progressing rapidly onthe new hospital, but money isneeded to continue this work andto carry it to completion. Thereare to date approximately $30,-000.00 in outstanding pledges.Doctor, sit down now and sendin your contribution. Don't putit off another day. This moneyis needed now and your supportis again solicited.

HELP YOUR PROFESSIONHELP YOU BY CONTRIBUTINGNOW TO THE OSTEOPATHICPROGRESS FUND.

Living Endowment

The following are names ofcontributors to the Living En-dowment Fund since the Octoberissue of the Log Book:

Dr. Jacqueline V. Masters,Detroit, Michigan

Dr. Charlesanna Cole, Phila-delphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Myron N. Bos, Keota, IowaDr. D. H. Stone, Knoxville,

IowaMrs. N. E. Parisi, Yarmouth,

MaineDr. W. J. Laird, Ithaca, Michi-

ganDr. W. R. McLaughlin, Parkers-

burg, West Virginia

Your school needs your supportnow. As you support yourschool, your profession will profitby greater prestige and betterrights of practice. The progressof our profession is determinedlargely by the type and qualityof our training institutions. Mail

or bring in your contribution to-day. If you have already con-tributed, now is the time to in-crease that contribution.

Three alumni officers chat with President Peters at Ohio meeting. From leftto right: Dr. C. C. Aueson, President Edwin Peters, Dr. Frank Spencer and

Dr. Russell Wright.

Ohio Alumni Hosts toPresident of College

Lieutenant Commander EdwinPeters, U.S.N., the new Presidentof Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery, madehis initial appearance before theprofession at a special alumnimeeting held in Columbus, Ohio,on October 15. Although he willnot be released from service untilearly in December, he was ableto make this appearance beforethe Ohio group at the time ofthe fall refresher course sponsor-ed by the Ohio State Society.President Peters was intro-duced to the group by Dr. O. E.Owen, Dean of the College.

President Peters and DeanOwen outlined the current andfuture expansion program laidout for the college. It was an-nounced that construction isnearing completion on the newclinical hospital, which will be a

92-bed institution and opened forservice soon after the first of theyear. A program for graduateand undergraduate training inthe hospital was announced.

The meeting was attended bytwenty-four D.M.S.C.O.S. alumnipracticing in Ohio. Dr. JohnSchott, of Columbus, had chargeof the arrangements for the meet-ing. All of the national officersof the D.M.S.C.O.S. Alumni As-sociation were at the meeting.These were Dr. Russell M.Wright, Detroit, Michigan, Presi-dent; Dr Frank R. Spencer,Columbus, Vice President; Dr. C.C. Auseon, Hillsdale, Michigan,Secretary-Treasurer. Each ofthe national officers spoke in be-half of the College and offeredevery assistance to our new Presi-dent.

All present at the meeting ex-pressed their enthusiasm andpledged their support to thedynamic expansion program ofthe College.

The Board of Trustees of DesMoines Still College of Osteopathyand Surgery has officially an-nounced the election of Lieu-tenant Commander Edwin F.Peters of the U. S. Navy to thepresidency of Still College.

President Peters will take overthe reins of leadership at the Col-lege immediately after his re-lease from Naval Service. He ex-pects this release before January1.

Dr. Peters, a native of Missouri,is 40 years of age. He is mar-ried and has one son.

Education

In 1940, Dr. Peters received hisPh.D. degree from Ne ew YorkUniversity; the M. A. degree fromthe University of Missouri, 1933;and the A. B. and B. S. degreesfrom Drury College, 1927. From1934 to the time of his enter-ing the Navy, Dr. Peters waswith William Woods College, Ful-ton, Missouri, having previouslyspent 7 years in secondary educa-tion prior to his entering the col-lege field. As a part of his doc-torate training, Dr. Peters car-ried on extensive case study workat Bellevue Hospital in psychia-try.

Publications and Activities

Professional and scientificmagazines have carried severalarticles, contributed by Dr.Peters, in the field of psychologyand vocational guidance.

While at William Woods Col-lege, Dr. Peters directed the an-nual Vocational Guidance Con-ferences, which attracted the at-tention of professional men andwomen throughout the country.He was active in various educa-tional, fraternal, and civic or-ganizations.

Government Service

After this country enteredWorld War II, Dr. Peters helpedto activate the Fourth MissouriInfantry and served as command-ing officer of Company "C", laterbeing advanced to major, underwhich title he commanded theFirst Battalion of the Forty-Eighth Regiment.


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He :graduated 'from the FirstService Command, Army TacticalSchool at Sturbridge, Massa-chusetts/ in the fall of 1942. Inthe spring of 1943, he was com-missioned a lieutenant, and inthe'fall of 1945 he became a lieu-tenant commander. He is nowserving as Executive Officer of

?:the U. S. Naval Disciplinary Bar-racks Command, Camp Peary,Virginia.

Leadership and Personality

Dr. Peters' varied experiencesin college work and his rapid ad-vancement in the U. S. Navyare good recommendations of hisability as a leader. His workhas offered him an excellent op-portunity to develop an under-standing of his fellow associatesand their problems. He is espe-cially interested in the prob-lems of the osteopathic collegeand the returning veteran andwill prove himself an estimableasset to our College.

Those of our profession whohave met Dr. Peters declare himto have a dynamic personalitywhich radiates enthusiasm forevery task he undertakes.

Before the open door of StillCollege is the welcome mat forDr. Peters, and students, friends,and alumni are eager to meethim.

Peters and OwenAttend Educational

Meeting in Chicago

On October 13 and 14 theAmerican Association of Osteo-pathic Colleges and the, Osteo-pathic Progress Fund Committeeof the American Osteopathic As-sociation met in a joint, meetingto lay plans for the 1946 pro-gram of osteopathic educationaladvance.

The Des Moines College wasrepresented by Lieutenant Com-mander Edwin Peters, the newPresident of the institution,and Dr. O. Edwin Owen, Dean.The problem of securing fundsfor the further developmentand expansion of the six osteo-pathic colleges was extensive-ly discussed. Basic plans andprocedures were established. Acomplete story concerning themeeting may be found on Page237 of the November issue of TheForum of Osteopathy.

Births

Congratulations to Dr. andMrs. Roger Anderson, Manning,Iowa, who recently becameparents of a son, David, bornNovember 10, 1945, and weighing8 lbs. 15 oz.

Dr. and Mrs. Clive Ayers, ofGrant, Iowa, announce the birthof a son, Dwight James, bornAugust 21, 1945. Congratulationsto the Ayers!

Kimberly ReorganizesCollege Clinic

Dr. Paul E. Kimberly, Professorof Anatomy, has moved into theclinical field as director of clinicsat the College. During the twoweeks of his jurisdiction, therehave been a number of changesinstituted which are alreadyevident in the more smoothlyworking machinery in that de-partment. Dr. Kimberly has con-tacted and received the supportof 30 physicians, either in ornear Des Moines. These menconstitute the beginning staff ofthe clinic.

The organization plans includean opportunity for doctors in-terested in specialties to acquireadditional experience in theirdesired fields and will be of tre-mendous value to students be-cause of their association withthe practicing physicians. Thegeneral clinic examinations arecarried out by a staff of internistswho work on a rotating basis.These men spend one afternoona month examining new patients.They return two days. later toreview, before the entire clinicclass, the case histories in orderto point out their methods of ar-ranging a diagnosis and their rea-sons for the treatment outlined.The students have received thismethod with acclaim and enthus-iasm.

Each patient, who entered theclinic, received a complete phy-sical examination, including aroutine blood and urine analysis.Examinations in the specialty de-partments, including special lab-oratory examinations, are orderedby the internist and carried outin the same manner that is fol-lowed in a referring practice.

Case Records ChangedThe system of case records is

being altered to comply with therequirements of the AmericanAssociation of Osteopathic Hos-pitals and Clinics. This will servetwo purposes: (1) to give us casehistories that are complete forpreparation of statistics and (2)to give us records which may beinterchanged with the new clin-ical hospital.

New diagnostic equipment andexamining facilities are beingplanned for and added as rapidlyas funds will permit. The aimof the clinical department is todevelop a type of work which willbe of incalculable value to thestudent body and to be a serviceto 'the osteopathic profession bygiving them a diagnostic facilityin an osteopathic institution,which has not previously beenavailable to them in this area.

Dr. Kimberly earnestly solicitsany aid or recommendationswhich may be tendered by theosteopathic profession. It is ouraim to keep you posted throughthis paper with the progresswhich is being made in this, aswell as in other departments ofthe school.

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Doctors Pay Visit toCollege

Since the October Log Bookwas published, the following out-of-the-county doctors have paidour college a visit:

Dr. M. B. Landis, DMSCO 1942,of Superior, Wisconsin

Dr. Ivan E. Penquite, DMSCO1937, of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dr. D. H. Stone, DMSCO 1929,of Knoxville, Iowa

Dr. C. H. Hyink, DMSCO 1939,of Montrose, Colorado

Dr. William Sterling Peirce,SSS 1901, of Lima, Ohio

Dr. Walter V. Goodfellow, SSS1905, of Hollywood, California

Dr. John Nicholas Gill, DMSCO1931, of Chattanooga, Ten-nessee

Dr. D. R. Steninger, CedarRapids,, Iowa

Dr. Earl G Small, DMSCO 1944,of Waterloo, Iowa

Again we wish to say that weare pleased to have our alumniand profession visit the institu-tion and invite as many as canto do so whenever they can.

Dr. GoodfellowVisits Institution

Dr. Walter V. Goodfellow (S.S.S.1905 and L.A. 1909), of Hollywood,California, recently visited thecollege hospital and friends inDes Moines. Dr. Goodfellow stop-ped over in Des Moines for severaldays on his return from theEast. Visiting the osteopathicmembers and institution whilehere, he voiced approval andsatisfaction with the manychanges and improvements thathave taken place in the past twoyears.

The Polk County OsteopathicAssociation took advantage of Dr.Goodfellow's visit and generosityby selecting him as their guestspeaker at a recent monthly din-ner meeting of the group held atYounkers Tea Room. Dr. Good-fellow gave an interesting andinformative talk on Sinusitis fol-lowing a brief resume of osteo-pathic education to date. '

The Lolg Book extends muchthanks to Dr. Goodfellow for hisvisit to our college and extendsto him an invitation to visit usoften.

Dean Owen AnnouncesSenior Dinner

Dean 0. Edwin Owen has an-nounced that the Board of Trus-tees and members of the facultyand their wives will entertainthe graduating seniors and theirwives at the traditional SeniorDinner to be held on the eve-ning of December 7 in YounkersTea Room. Table decorations willbe appropriate to the Christmasseason and diplomas will be pre-sented following the dinner.

The graduating seniors are

Kenneth Martin, of Melvindale,Michigan, who is graduatingwith distinction; Tobias Shild, ofBrooklyn, New York; and Fran-cis C. Ayers, of Waterloo, In-diana. While it is a little earlyto announce just where each willgo, it is known that each ofthese men plans to interne.

Osteopathic XmasSeals Now Available

Osteopathic Christmas seals for1945 have just been issued bythe Osteopathic Student LoanFund Committee of the AmericanOsteopathic Association.

Proceeds from the sale of theseals are used to help worthystudents complete their educationin approved colleges preparingosteopathic physicians and sur-geons. The seals are availableto the public and to osteopathicphysicians in sheets of 100 for$1.00. They may be purchasedthrough our school or from theOsteopathic Student Loan FundCommittee of the AmericanOsteopathic Association, 139 NorthClark Street, Chicago 2, Illinois.

This year's seals have a redbackground with a large silverstar and a Santa Claus, completewith sleigh and reindeer in silver,dashing downward toward a blackand white Christmas landscape.The seals will make an attractivedecoration to any Christmas pack-age.

Osteopathic students and doc-tors are urged to support thesale of these seals.

Kimberly SpeaksIn Louisiana

Dr. Paul E. Kimberly, Directorof Clinics, Des Moines Still Col-lege of Osteopathy and Surgery,was one of three guest speakersat the annual meeting of theLouisiana State Society held inNew Orleans, October 26 and 27.

Dr. Kimberly lectured on theanatomy and physiology of theautonomic nervous system, layingparticular emphasis on the ap-plication to manipulative therapy.He reports that only 60 percentof the osteopathic physicians ofLouisiana are members of theState Society, but that the mem-bership at the annual meeting was100 percent and the membershipin the A.O.A. was 100 percent ofthe Society membership. Thisspeaks well for a small, hard-working unit.

The guest speaker roster in-cluded also Dr. C. C. Rahm ofHammond, Louisiana, who spokeon shoulder injuries, and Dr. PhilRussell of Forth Worth, Texas,past president and present trusteeof the A. O. A. Dr. Russell'sspeech dealt with low back in-juries.



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Let Us Be Thankful

As one writer has said, "Muchof Thanksgiving celebration inAmerica has come to be large-ly feasting on turkey and plumpudding or other forerunners ofupset digestion and physical andmental incapacity for effectiveservice to God and fellowmen."

But this year especially, let usbe thankful that there is a dayknown to Americans as Thanks-giving. Let us be thankful thathere, in our land of America,there are such things as turkeyand plum pudding with which toupset our digestion; that ours isa land of plenty in spite of short-ages of nylons and sugar.

Let us be thankful that on this,our Thanksgiving of 1945, thedove of peace (in a sense of theword) is hovering over the world,and boys who have spent two orthree Thanksgiving Days in fox-holes will this year fill theempty chair around the familytable.

Let us be thankful. Yes, butmuch more than that. Let usGIVE THANKS-THANKS TOGOD from whom all blessingsflow. And let us remember, inso doing, that all our thanks be-comes but a hollow mockery un-less we are willing to do all with-in our power in cooperation withall other peace-lovingj peoplesagainst a recurrence of wars. ThisThanksgiving it is well for us toexamine ourselves to determinewhat we have done or neglectedto do that may have contributedtoward the recent world catas-trophe. We are not entirely freefrom blame.

Let us be thankful that theideals of our forefathers werethe love of fellowmen, and be-lief in cooperation, unity, andfreedom. If we uphold theseideals, we will endeavor to co-operate with all men in everycause available to us for thepromotion of world peace withjustice and charity for all.

There are those in our midstwho are not only willing to pro-duce to their utmost capacity thenecessary goods for human wellbeing, but are also willing toshare with their fellows, both farand near, the use of these goods.These individuals do not protestagainst such restrictions as maybe necessary to insure, in so faras this is possible, a just andcharitable distribution of suppliesand resources which may be need-ed for the healthful living ofall.

For these individuals let us

give thanks to {God and pray thatwe also may become as they andthat through our efforts the worldwill emerge from the "DarkAges" of the past few years andbecome a dwelling place whereall men might live in freedom, inequality and in plenty.

Let us be thankful that wehave a Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery; thatthis college is one of the bestinstitutions of the profession;that it has surpassed high ex-pectations; and that soon the newclinical hospital will stand as aworthy symbol of the cooperation,steadfastness, and support ofthose members of the professionwho love their fellowmen andgive freely of all material re-sources that the ideals of ourforefathers may permeate theworld and establish liberty andjustice around the globe and thathealthy bodies with healthy mindswill rule the world of thefuture.

Board Members AttendMichigan Meeting

Two members of the Des MoinesStill College Board of Trustees,Dr. H. A. Graney and Mr. N.Harold West ,attended the Michi-gan- State meeting and a specialalumni meeting October 30 atGrand Rapids, Michigan.

More than 150 alumni attendedthe Michigan meeting, at whichDr. Graney outlined the projectedplans for the new clinical hos-pital. He also discussed the fu-ture college curriculum for regu-lar and post-graduate studentsand presented a biography of ournew college president.

Mr. West explained the prin-ciples upon which the Board ofTrustees operates and brought outthe fact that the lay members ofthe Board were not only staunchsupporters, but energetic workersin behalf of the college and thenew hospital.

The Michigan alumni, a verygracious and friendly group,pledged their full support to ourCollege and the Board of Trus-tees. Through their president,Dr. Russell M. Wright and Dr.Donald J. Evans. Dr. Graneyand Mr. West met many StillCollege friends. They later vis-ited Dr. Wright's clinic, DetroitOsteopathic Art Centre and Riv-erside Hospitals.

The Board of Trustees is deeplyappreciative of the faithful co-operation of the Michigan group,through their yearly Living En-dowment contributions and theexcellent manner in which theyare developing the profession ofosteopathy.

We can well be proud of ourMichigan alumni. It was a privi-lege to have had an opportunityto meet such a group.

N. Harold West,Lay Member, Board of Trustees

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Osteopathy As a CareerAttracts Veterans

The foremost problem facingosteopathic colleges at this timeis that of building up the stu-dent enrollment to pre-war levels.As men return to civilian lifefrom the Armed Forces, we havefound that they are extremelyeager to investigate the possi-bilities of osteopathy as a career.Both the American OsteopathicAssociation and the individualcolleges are contacting thesemen with appropriate literatureat the separation centers. During

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the past two months the collegehas had heavy correspondencewith veterans who are interestedin entering school. Many ofthem want to discuss the problemwith their home town osteopathicphysician after they have cometo the college in person to in-spect the institution and learnof the professional opportunitiesin osteopathy. It behooves eachdoctor in active practice to bewell informed on osteopathiceducational procedure as relatedto veterans.

Entrance Qualifications

The first problem is that ofentrance requirements. To beeligible for entrance at DesMoines Still College of Osteopathyand Surgery, a student must pre-sent an official transcript show-ing the satisfactory completion of60 semester hours of collegiatework including the followingspecified subjects:'

Chemistry:InorganicOrganic

Biology -----PhysicsEnglish -------

8 semester hrs.4 semester hrs.

..8 semester hrs.

._8 semester hrs..6 semester hrs.

This work must be completedprior to matriculation as anosteopathic student. It is some-times possible to make up a fewhours of credit at Drake Uni-versity immediately prior toentrance. This, however, is notalways possible.

Two Returning Groups

Of the men returning fromservice we find there are twogroups -those who have com-pleted part of the entrance re-

quirernents and those who arehigh school graduates only andready to begin pre-osteopathicwork. We are finding liberalarts colleges and universitiesvery cooperative in arrangingschedules for the completion ofspecific subjects so that the menmay enter the osteopathic courseas soon as possible.

Basic Mechanism of VeteransProgram

Osteopathic physicians whohave the opportunity of counsel-ing prospective students shouldunderstand the basic mechanismof the veterans' education pro-gram. For example, a veteranwho is entitled to four years ofcollege work shall receive forty-eight months as follows: Tosecure pre-osteopathic entrancerequirements, he must attend aliberal arts college or universityfor eighteen months (two yearsof nine months each). By at-tending summer sessions, no timeneed be lost.

To complete the standard osteo-pathic course of four years ofnine months each will requirethirty-six months. Therefore, aveteran entitled to four years ofeducation, under the G. I. Bill ofRights, will be obliged to pay foronly the last six months of train-ing.

In addition to the Veterans' Ad-ministration paying for the en-tire cost of education, the manreceives $50.00 per month sub-sistence if single, or $75.00 permonth if married.

With this basic information atthe disposal of every osteopathicphysician in the profession, wecan have each of our osteopathiccolleges back to pre-war enroll-ment levels within two or threeyears time. For the immediatepresent, we can accept only thosemen who already hold properentrance requirements, but wemust launch each man makinginquiry, upon the proper pre-osteopathic, educational program.

Doctors Serve as Recruiters

The problem of student re-cruiting for our colleges stillrests with the profession as themost tangible contact. Those ofyou who practice in college townshave a unique opportunity tocontact men taking sciencecourses, and to direct themtoward the opportunities of ourprofession.

We will be glad to send cata-logs to any of you desiring them.Where possible, we will sendspeakers out from the College topresent scientific talks before in-terested groups.

As I stated in the Dean's Letterappearing in the August LogBook, the future of osteopathiceducation has never been bright-er. The Des Moines College ismoving forward on a substantialprogram of expansion. It is ouraim to present a well-roundedand balanced program for thetraining of osteopathic physiciansand surgeons second to none.

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AarCalvaria Chapter of Lambda

Omicron Gamma met for one gen-eral business meeting since thelast edition of the Log Book. Wealso had a fraternity dinner atBabe's in accordance with theplan of having at least one din-ner per month in which the mem-bers "get together".

The fraternity wishes to con-gratulate Brother Tobias Shildupon his approaching graduationDecember 7, 1945. "Toby," whois one of the best known mem-bers of the College, is planningto interne. May we express ourwishes for his success.

The W. C. Harbach estate waspurchased on November 10 bythe Phi Sigma Gamma fraternity.It is a beautiful brick structurelocated at 3205 West GrandAvenue.

We are looking forward tomany friendly evenings aroundthe large fireplace. The rusticpaneled ceilings of the first floorrooms will add much to the fra-ternal atmosphere. The largeoak paneled dining room willform a perfect background forbanquets prepared in our modern,well-equipped kitchen. The en-tire third floor is devoted to aballroom which will see manyhappy social functions for StillCollege students in years to come.

The boys in the house havespent many long hours to achievethis end. A few of our alumnihave made contributions - thethree in Des Moines, Drs. O.Edwin Owen, Emil Braunschweigand John Q. A. Mattern, settingthe pace with their contributionsof $100.00 each.

Plans are now underway fora house warming and formaldance. At this time we want toinvite our alumni to come outand see us at 3205 West Grandwhen they come to Des Moinesfor the homecoming in connec-tion with the opening of the newhospital.

Any alumni of Phi SigmaGamma who would like to followthe generosity of our Des Moinesalumni may send their contribu-tions to Dr. O Edwin Owen, 806Southern Surety Building, DesMoines, Iowa.

lhe Lassies of Still

The Lassies of Still,Whether or nil,

Decided to form their own club.So on October the lastAs the goblins rode past

We met at Tess' home for thejob.

'Mid jesting and funWe got the work done

Planning the why and thewherefore

We chose Dotty D.Our first chairman to be

And then Arlene Peace to as-sist her.

Our seance completeThen came the treat

In typical Hallowe'en style.Where next will we reign?Why, at Trudy's domain

Where we'll listen and learnfor a while.

The programs are fine,The speakers are "tops,"

We're planning a wonderfulyear.

To make things completeWe hope that you'll meet

With us for gain and goodcheer.

A senior banquet will be heldat Younkers Tea Room onWednesday, November 28, at 7p.m. At this traditional affairwe will honor our graduatingmember, Doris Martin, who hasbeen an active member and hasserved the club faithfully thesepast three years. Dr. H. A.Graney will be guest speaker forthe evening. Vice President Ron-nie Abbott will preside as chair-man and President Martha Hatte-sen will confer the diploma.

The Osteopathic Women'sAuxiliary has again extended aninvitation to the O.W.C.C. mem-bers for their annual Christmasparty which will be held on Tues-day, December 4, at the homeof Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Schwartz,4242 Woodlawn Drive. An enjoy-able evening is in store for usas in past years.

Make your reservations prompt-ly, girls as these two occasionsare the highlights of thissemester's program.

-A. S.

ATLAU CLURecent Atlas Club activities in-

cluded acceptance of an invitationfrom Dr. P. L. Park to meet inhis, office. The membership wasshown the fine facilities of ourhost, after which he gracious-ly addressed the group andanswered their questions on avariety of topics pertaining topractice. Our thanks go out toDr. Park for a very entertainingevening.

Plans have been made t-J. R. S. the semi-annual senior b

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of the Atlas Club on Wednesday,November 21, at Younkers TeaRoom. Ken Martin and FrancisAyers are the graduating Atlasmen who will be honored. A rep-resentative Atlas alumni group isexpected to attend.

Initiation ceremonies were heldMonday, November 5, for thefollowing who were inducted:Richard Pascoe, M. E. Georgo-polus, Thomas Levi and RichardSherman. Congratulations are inorder for these new members.

Relationships ofLymphocytes, Cancer

Lymphocytes have been con-sidered in many studies on can-cer, but the general view hasbeen that the lymphocyte is afactor in immunity. MargaretA. Kelsall, of the Roscoe B. Jack-son Memorial Laboratory, BarHarbor, Maine, in the November2nd issue of SCIENCE, argues inthe reverse manner, i. e., that thelymphocyte may be a factor inthe initiation of tumor growth.Her case is founded on manypoints of evidence, all of whichindicate a corresponding increasein the number of lymphocyteswithin a tissue or throughout thebody as a whole where there isan increase in growth and inci-dence of tumors. She also hasevidence to indicate that any-thing that tends to decrease thenumber of lymphocytes lowersthe incidence of tumors.

Metastases of mammary carci-noma occur most frequently inlymph nodes; lymphocytes arepresent in mestastases to theliver, in neoplastic foci developedfrom burst lymphatics and be-tween the elastic connective tis-sue and the epithelium contain-ing neoplastic cells in Paget'sdisease of the nipple. Lympho-cytes are found in fluids and tis-sues which are known to containa mammary tumor inciter; theseare milk, blood, spleen, thymus,lactating mammary tissue andbreast tumors.

Lymphocytes are found at neo-plastic foci induced by irritationdue to chemicals, physical factors,radiation, and possibly parasitesand viruses. Sex hormones,which are known to be a factorin the production of tumors, maystimulate growth of lymphoblas-tic tissue when there is a condi-tion of unbalance. Lymphocy-tosis occurs in some stages ofsyphilis; it may be that this is afactor leading to greater inci-dence of carcinoma of the lip insyphilitics.

There is also a correlation be-tween a decrease in the numberof lymphocytes and decreased in-cidence and growth of tumors.Chronic inanition decreases boththe blood lymphocytes and tumorgrowth. Cancer is less frequentamong people having progressivetuberculosis, a condition accom-panied by lymphopenia. Primi-

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take the osteopathic course,should write the College forspecific information regardingprocedure. For example, if aman is unable to secure certainspecified subjects, required forentrance, in a Canadian institu-tion, he will be permitted to takethe work in an American collegeor university.

-O. EDWIN OWEN, D.O.Dean

DDT

The two Swiss chemists whostarted DDT on its present spec-tacular career as an insecticide,Dr. Paul Lauger and Dr. PaulMuller, at a press conference inNew York City predicted thatDDT can send malaria mosquitoes,typhus lice and other disease-carrying insects to join the dodoand the dinosaur in the limbo ofextinct species, thereby endingthese particular plagues for alltime.

DDT is a hundred times moreeffective than arsenical poisons.It can be applied by any methodnow in use for other insecticides.It works well dissolved in kero-sene or dispersed in inert pow-dered materials such as talc, thusit can be used as a spray or as acrop-dusting medium. Paints con-taining DDT are now being man-ufactured, and rooms paintedwith such paints become death-traps for flies, mosquitoes andother domestic pests; in walkingover the painted surface theywill pick up enough on their feetto kill them. If the paint becomescoated with dirt or grease thepoison will not be picked up bythe insects; paints that tend toscale or crumble a little serve tokeep fresh surfaces exposed andare therefore better. DDT hasgood lasting qualities.

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tive societies are less well nour-ished and have a lower incidenceof cancer. X-rays decrease thenumber of circulating lympho-cytes and induce fatty involutionof the lymph nodes.

Most lympnocytes have largernucleoli and nuclei in proportionto the amount' of cytoplasm thanmost cells and contain more nu-cleic acid. Evidence has beenshown that a disturbance of thenucleo-proteins forms the basisfor an "intracellular cause ofneoplasia." The lymphocyte mayhave a part in modifying nucleo-proteins and may be the source ofthe greater amount of thymonu-cleic acid found in carcinomas.Abnormal growth may be relatedto quantitative chemical changesinitiated by lymphocytes. It isknown that lymphoid tissues un-dergo involution with age.

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New President IsHonored at Dinner

The Des Moines Still CollegeFoundation and Board of Trus-tees sponsored an informal dinnerFriday evening, December 14, atYounkers Tea Room in honor ofthe new College President, Dr.Edwin F. Peters.

The dinner assumed the sem-blance of a state convention asIowa doctors, their wives, andspecial guests gathered to payhomage to Dr. Peters and heardhim declare, in behalf of StillCollege:

"We will do everything possibleto sell osteopathy to every personin the country." Dr. Peters' re-marks and brief enumeration offuture plans for Still Collegewere well received by those pres-ent, all of whom were impressedby his winning personality to thepoint that optimism for the fu-ture increased considerably. Hewas introduced by Dr. H. G. Har-mon of Drake University, a closefriend and associate of Dr. Petersin his educational work in Mis-souri.

Other speakers of the eveningwere: Dr. C. Robert Starks ofDenver, Colorado, President ofthe American Osteopathic Asso-ciation; Dr. Russell Wright, De-troit, President of the Des MoinesStill College Alumni Association;Dr. G. A. Whetstine, Wilton Junc-tion, Iowa, President of IowaOsteopathic Association; and Dr.J. P. Schwartz of Des Moines.

Mr. Nelse Hansen, Treasurer ofthe Still College Foundation,presented the financial report ofthe Foundation as of December10, 1945. (This report appears inthis issue).

Mr. Arthur Kenworthy, Chair-man of the Board of Trustees,proved a capable toastmaster ofthe evening.

For this successful beginning ofan osteopathic expansion pro-gram, much commendation is duethe committee members, Drs.Mary E. Golden, Rachel Woods,and Joe McNerney.

One hundred seventy-six at-tended the dinner.

Highlights fromDinner Speeches

PRES. EDWIN F. PETERS: "Iwant to meet every osteopathicphysician in the state of Iowa.Drop in at the College and giveme any suggestions you mayhave."

DR. H. G. HARMON (speaking ofDr. Peters): He is a wise ad-ministrator, a splendid coun-


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vHI ~ BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MR. ARTHUR G. KENWORTHY, Chairman

DR. DEWITT V. GOODE, Secretary

DR. MARY E. GOLDEN, Treasurer

g^ ~ DR. ROBERT B. BACHMAN

M* R. J. R. CAPPS

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DR. HOLCOMB JORDAN

DR. E. F. LEININGER

MR. N. HAROLD WEST

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President Edwin F. Peters, A.B., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

H. A. Barquist, DO. J. Q. A. Mattern, D.O.

Emil Braunschweig, B.S.,D.O. J. R. McNerney. D.O.

F. D. Campbell, D.O. H. W. Merrill, B.S., M.S., D.O. NByron L. Cash, D.O. C. 0. Meyer, B.S., D.O.

A. W. Dennis, D.O. Paul O'Shana, D.O.

{ Estella K. Farley, B.A., M.A. O. E. Owen, B.S., M.S., D.O.

T. B. Farmer, D.O. P. L. Park, D.O.

Beryl Freeman, A.B., M.S., T. C. Peace, B.A., D.O.D.O. Ralph L. Powers, L.L.B.

E. H. Glantz, B.A., D.O. K. B. Riggle, D.O.

H. B. Hale, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. E. O. Sargent DO.

J. P. Hull, D.O. D. E. Sloan, D. 0.

E. S. Honsinger, D.O. Anna L. Slocum, D.O.

Bi E. S. losbaker. D.O. Verne J. Wilson, D.O.

j P. E. Kimberly, D.O. jJ. R. Woodmansee, D.O.

Byron E. Laycock, D.O. R. K. Woods, D.O.

H. J. Marshall, D.O.

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(reeiti ng :At this season of the year, with

the re-uniting of families, the re-turning of sons and daughters,fathers and husbands, who havebeen in the four corners of theworld the past several years,one's thoughts naturally centeraround family reunions and thefuture planning for members ofthe family. Truly, this is a sea-son of rejoicing.

As your new President of theDes Moines Still College of Oste-'opathy and Surgery, I wish toexpress my appreciation for theopportunity of being affiliatedwith an institution which is so

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sellor, and a good friend.DR. J. P. SCHWARTZ (undoubt-

edly expressing the opinion ofmany present): "Tonight is therealization of a dream and am-bition that I have had for agood many years.... thesethings have met their culmina-tion with the election of Lt.Commander Peters to the pres-idency of the College. We canall be very proud of Still Col-lege in the years to come."

DR. RUSSELL M. WRIGHT:"Osteopathy is tonight wherewe have wanted it for manyyears... . The alumni of StillCollege are very much inter-ested in the work of the Col-lege and want post-graduatecourses. We are looking for-ward to the day that our insti-tution shall be the outstandinginstitution for therapy on thiscontinent. ... To do this willtake 4 simple rules: (1) Knowexactly what we want to do.(2) Want to do it hard enough.(3) Expect to be able to do

that thing.(4) Be willing to make any

sacrifice that is necessaryto do it."

DR. G.A. WHETSTINE: "I as-sure you that the State Asso-ciation is going to be behind theCollege. We want you to feelfree to call on us at any time.

.We are going to do every-thing possible for the College."

DR. C. ROBERT SPARKS: . .The A. O. A. has set up as thefirst phase of its program theraising of funds to finance ourcolleges ... You have to putsomething into your professionand your school beyond yourown selfish interest. Sell your-self on the fact that you arecontributing to a final goal ofalleviating the suffering ofhumanity, extending your lifeinto the realm of giving some-thing great to humanity. Our,duty is to alleviate sufferinghumanity and our enemy is dis-ease. Every time we expand acollege or build a hsopital, weare fulfilling our destiny as anindividual and as a profession.... It is almost a disgrace thatwe as a profession will accumu-late the dividends which ourschools have produced and notput anything back into them.Cut off the source of supply inany profession and you auto-matically cut off the profession.

. We are in a critical time ofosteopathy. We have passedthe low period and are on theup-grade. We have made greatadvances during the war withthe population and our servicesto the country, but we mustput our heads together and keepour eyes on the ideal expandedhere tonight .... We can dothe job with leadership andfriends. The way it can be doneis for you as individuals andthe state association to get be-hind your school .... That waywe can serve humanity and al-leviate suffering in this world."

Happy New Year

Owen, Golden AttendChicago Meetings

Dr. O. E. Owen, Dean, and Dr.Mary E. Golden, a member ofthe Board of Trustees of D.M.S.C.O.S., recently returned fromChicago where they attended as-sociation meetings. Dr. Owen at-tended the mid-year meetings ofthe American Association of

Dr. GoldenOsteopathic Colleges, while Dr.Golden attended meetings heldby the Trustees of the AmericanOsteopathic Association.

These two bodies met later ina joint meeting to discuss prob-lems and progress of osteopathy,particularly as they relate to oureducational institutions. Planswere formulated and discussedfor the continued progress andexpansion of our schools.

It was brought out plainly atthese meetings that our profes-sion will grow and gain in powerand prestige only as rapidly andas surely as our educational in-stitutions. Our profession is builtand rests upon the colleges as itsfoundation and is, therefore, nostronger nor resistant to forcesthan its foundation.

The future is bright for ourprofession through our traininginstitutions. These institutionshave improved remarkably dur-ing the past few years, in spiteof the adversities which the warhas forced upon them. With ourunited support morally, profes-sionally, and financially, we shallall reap the benefits which ac-company a strong educationalsupport to our chosen profession.

Our school is doubly fortunatethat we have a member of ourCollege Board of Trustees whois also a member of the Boardof Trustees of the AmericanOsteopathic Association. We havesuch a combination in Dr. MaryE. Golden, who has heldnumerous important offices inlocal, state, and national associa-tion affairs for many years. Sheis well versed in professionalproblems and procedures. Shebrings the knowledge and en-thusiasm back to our institutionand is a valuable person in help-ing to guide and plan the prog-ress of our school.

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Pursuit for the ReasonSo many things have happen-

ed in the past year that thecontinuity of this series of arti-cles has been not only broken,but the pieces lost. There hasbeen certainly ceaseless changeof order, but none too orderlyceaseless change. This has beentrue not only in my own life,yours, Still College, but in thewhole world.

We are entering a new erain which interest reverts fromthe stupendous back to the in-finite power of the atom. It istime for a re-valuation, time toboth grease our axles and tight-en our brakes. Things have hap-pened in the past few years thatwill not happen again and manythat should never occur again.Things will happen in the nextfew years that will condition thedestiny of man, of medicine, ofyourself, and, I'm sorry to say,myself. Reviewing our ownatomic structure is ever essentialif we are to keep our headsagainst the wind and our feetsquarely on the ground.

After every war there is a risein pressure; economically, so-cially, professionally. If we areto progress under a greater headof steam, our polarity and con-trol must be proportionately be-tween. We will all feel thispressure and what we do underthis increased stress will dependupn our honesty with ourselves,our philosophy, our objective.

It is both good and bad that

Dr. Bryon E. Laycockwe did not get commissions. Itis fortunate and unfortunate thatwe were needed more at home.It is excellent that we have con-tacted such a mass of people andit is depressing that the forceof the clock prevented us fromdoing more. It is a shame thattherapeutics becomes thinner asthe mass increases. Larger prac-tices have helped us professional-ly and have hurt us physically.Seeing too many patients a dayhas hurt us professionally andhelped us financially. Osteopathysuffers as we give one patient apat or two on the sacro-iliac jointand run into the next room toanother patient. Our future as

a physician and as a profession

depends on our skill in the ap-plication of the principles ofosteopathy and the dexterity ofour manual technique. It doesnot seem a loss of time to thinkof these items. Occasionally itis well to think about not onlywhat we are making of our lives,,but what our lives are makingof us, and to make sure of whatwe are wanting, for we may getit.

For the last four years it hasbeen easier to start practice butthere has been a trend forgraduating physicians to refrainfrom so doing in favor of spend-ing more time on their educa-tion by interning thus makingthem more capable. This in-creased ability will be needed inthe future. Ten years ago itwas difficult to begin a practicecompared with the last few years.Fewer mistakes were possible dueto professional competition, yetmany shunnned internships andpost-graduate study and bargedout into practice anyway to avoidfurther consumption of time. Mis-takes were more costly and morefrequent. Learning "the hardway" was hard on the patienttoo.

This fact, of course, applies toall schools of practice. In the(future greater accuracy indiagnosis, greater efficiency intreatment, more regard for thepatient, his point of view andhis pocket-book will be necessary.

The last four years have beenthe practitioners' halcyon days.We see in all schools of practicethe lacity and independence thatthese years produced. Disregardfor professional ethics and eco-nomci ethics has been rampant.This needs to be changed andwill be.

There will be a physician short-age for the next twenty yearsbut the shortage will not be soacute that we will not have tokeep our eyes on the ball andour minds on the game.

Three to four times the num-ber of all osteopathic physicians,of physicians are now returningto practice. They will get manyof their old patients back in in-verse proportion to the amountof teaching that we have doneto our patients on the advantageof osteopathic care over ordinarymedical care. Hence the patientthat received nothing but or-dinary medicine from us willnow go back to his medicine man.

The medical, or should I saythe allopathic, physician hasfinally learned that there is, asLord Kelvin said, "A better way,"a more physiological method oftreatment, a rational method ofdosage and utilization of a vege-tative principle. Consequently wecan expect a far greater interestin the future in body mechanics,manipulative therapy, physio-therapy, psycho-somatic and re-flex arc relationships. The gen-eral trend in ordinary medicineis not only down our alley, butup the street ahead of us, sowe are going to have to maketracks.

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Season's Thoughts

This year, as we extend to ourreaders our wishes for a happy,prosperous, New Year, we do itwith hearts made joyful by thecessation of war. We do it witha deep regret that all peoplesof the world are not so fortunateas we; with a hope that 1946will bring shelter, food, freedom,and joy to all humanity.

As 1945 draws to a close, it iswith vindicating pride that wepause on the threshold of 1946to reflect upon the alterations,additions, progress which thisyear has brought to our school.

With the same pride we extenda note of appreciation andgratitude for the splendid supportwhich has come to Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery from the profession.

The generosity of the profes-sion has enabled our school tomake substantial progress towardthe realization of what hereto-fore has been merely a dream.

We appreciate not only thefinancial assistance but the moralsupport and loyalty of our alumnias well.As the new year dawns, we re-

solve a cooperation with ourloyal constituents, a devoting ofour energy toward a constant,expanding progress of our schoolas an educational institution anda greater recognition by the pub-lic for the service of our pro-fession to humanity.

Schultz Has Associate

Word has recently been re-ceived that Dr. E. L. Platte,formerly of DeKalb, Missouri, isnow an associate of Dr. CharlesD. Schultz at his offices in Madi-son and Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Chapman's Reflexes

The committe handling theteaching program of Chapman'sReflexes are offering for sale thebook, "An Endocrine Inter-pretation of Chapman's Reflexes,"by Dr. Charles Owen at theoriginal price of $10.00. Thesebooks have been held in reservefor physicians taking the course.The release of this material isdue to the uncertainty of theteaching program.

Requests for this book shouldbe sent to Dr. Paul E. Kimberly,722 Sixth ave., Des Moines, Iowa,and accompanied by $10.00.

Treasurer's Report,Des Moines Still College Foundation

CASHTransactions Schedule

Period Ending December 10, 1945Receipts to Date

Pledges-Cash .--.-.......--..........- $101,888.44Loan ...----------- 8,000.00Mortgage .---....... .. ---------. $40,000.00

Paid to take up original contract - 29,107.17 10,892.83Interest -------------------- ------- ---------- 1,051.65Rents -.........--------------------------------- 2,834.17Donations .....---------------------- 50.00Bond Premium on Sale of Bonds --.--... --..... - 648.75

Total Cash Receipts ..-............... $125,365.84EXPENDITURES

General Expense ..........----------...-- $ 3,612.08Acquisition Expense -----......... - -- ---- 3,236.19Equipment ........--------.--.....---- 39,986.97Real Estate and Expense....... -----------.... 17,248.48 $ 64,083.72

New Hospital and GroundsHarbach Property and Estimates--Adjoining Lot ------

Total Expenditures......--------...SUMMARY

.$38,657.146,325.00

Receipts-Cash .-..-------- -------- $125,365.84Expenditures ....-..........---------- 112,565.86

Balance Depository Banks --......---- $12,799.98*Note: Cash from sale of Bonds in transit in the

amount of --..........--------.Bonds

44,982.14

.$112,565.86

$5,835.60

Bonds Received as pledges -----...---- ---- $ 6,175.00Bonds Purchased on hand October 31, 1945 ----......... 3,500.00

Total Bonds -.........---- $----- .$ 9,657.00Less: Bonds converted to cash by donor --$ 487.50

Bonds converted to cash* -----........ 6,100.00 6,587.50

.. ...------------.. -$ 3,087.50Bonds on hand ---

COST TO DATE OF NEW HOSPITALCost of Building:

Purchase down payment ...------- $20,000.00Monthly payments on building --.....- 892.83Monthly interest payments on principal 714.27Taxes ----- ----------------------- 795.92Legal expense .------ - 50.00Architect's fees----...........--------- 1,250.00Plumbing repairs.......... ------------- 27.32Stoker repairs ..........-..------------- 59.77Remodeling estimates paid-.....-....---- 14,619.64Recording fees ---- 30.26Abstract expense .------------------ 40.00Stamps and deeds .-.........-- ------- .. 6.75Fuel to heat building during remodeling 136.84Electricity -------- 32.18Water and sewer -------------------------- 1.36 $ 38,657.14

Cost Adjoining Lot:Purchase price ------- $ .. 3,555.00Excavating ..------------------------- 2,770.00

Total ------------------------- - -- ------------------------------SUMMARY

Cost of Harbach Property ---------- $50,000.00Down Payment ........... ------- ---- 20,000.00

Unpaid Balance date of purchase ......---- $30,000.00T\/r.nn.+ilr DT>Qv nt-r nn Princinal ---------.----- 892.83

6,325.00

...$ 44,982.14

IVIVtLII uJ. y l lullaLJ Vs . -. ..... -. .-- ..-----

Amount owing November 30, 1945 ......--- $29,107.17Amount of mortgage------------------------------------------------$40,000.00Amount paid to transfer mortgages......... --------- 29,107.17

Amount deposited in Capitol City Bank ........-------- $10,892.83

Pursuit for the Reason(Continued from Page 2)

osteopathically, act osteopathic-

al, treat Osteopathically andmanipulatively and teach ourpatients that Osteopathy is whatis on the treating table and is

not acquired by just printing iton the door.

Frankly, it seems that-the dayof a left-handed bit of musclerubbing and a right-handedprescription is about over. Com-petition will see to that. Nowwe can get back to the original

atomic power upon which thisprofession has grown and as apractitioner I am glad of it,aren't you?

In future issues we hope to con-sider more points from a physio-logical and osteopathic point ofview, as we were doing sometime ago.

-B. E. L.

Looney ReplacesRobinson

Mr. Cecil C. Looney of Cres-ton, Iowa, has been elected secre-tary of Still College to replaceMrs. K. M. Robinson, who tender-ed her resignation as of Decem-ber 7. He assumed his new dutiesDecember 10.

Mr. Looney, a 1939 graduateof the Capital City CommercialCollege, was employed as book-keeper for the L. H. Kurtz Hard-ware Company, Des Moines, fromthe time of his graduation until1942. At that time he enteredthe U. S. Army as a supply ser-geant and served 18 months inthe European theater of war,later being promoted to the rankof first sergeant. He was re-leased from service in Octoberof this year.

K. M. RobinsonMrs. Robinson, a native of Des

Moines and graduate of theCapital City Commercial College,came to Still College in 1922 asa stenographer. Later upon theresignation of Mrs. Sara L,Schwartz, Mrs. Robinson becameregistrar of the College and sec-retary to the Board of Trustees.

During her 23 years of service

Mrs. K. M. Robinsonto the College, Mrs. Robinsonhas been a faithful, dependable,efficient employee who has givenwillingly of her time and effortsfor the betterment of our school.

More than 1,000 diplomas is-sued to graduating doctors since1922 bear that familiar signature,"K. M. Robinson."

A loyal booster of the Collegeand osteopathy, she has remainedon her job through the profit-able years as well as those of"low-ebb." She has witnessedinnumerable physical, curricular,and administrative changes inStill College since its first loca-tion on Locust street, but hasadapted herself well to eachchange, never decreasing the


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The Lassie Doctors

reetingfrom the

Fraternal Groups

Books of Interest

HIDDEN HUNGER is the titleof a new book by Icie G. Macyand Harold H. Williams. Thebook is concerned with malnutri-tion resulting from diets whichmay satisfy hunger in the usualsense, but which are lacking inone or more of the specificnutrients required for optimumhealth and performance. The au-thors are particularly wellqualified to deal with the fieldcovered. Without sacrifice ofscientific accuracy, the discussionis presented in language that thegeneral reader can understandand profit from accordingly. Thescientist will also find the booka source of much valuable in-formation. The book is publishedby The Jaques Cattell Press, Lan-caster, Pa., and sells for $3.00.

The American Association forthe Advancement of Science hasrecently announced a new bookon Cancer. There are five gen-eral subdivisions: I. The VirusApproach, II, Carcinogenesis,III. Enzymes, IV. Diet, and V.Chemotherapy. The volume com-prises 333 quarto pages of text.There were 42 contributors. Amore complete description of thecontents is to be presented ina descriptive circular which willbe sent widely to those whoseinterests lie in the cancer field.

This is a story by Iggie. Tothose who have never been ex-posed, let me clarify this per-sonage, if such he may be called.Iggie is a mouse and an educatedone at that. Now Iggie isn't acommon field mouse, although adescendant of such, for he carriesa title of ace newspaper report-er with a history of one pre-vious post. This position ofwhich we speak was an editorof a scandal sheet. We realizethis is not a good recommenda-tion for this paper; however, wehave a written promise from hisowner that this type of writingis all a thing of the past, so weshall give him a chance.

This is what Iggie told me:"On last November the thir-

teenth, 1945, at the home of oneTrudie Hoffman Carpenter, therewas a meeting, and an exclusiveone it was. Two requirementswere held by each participant.First, they all had to be women;second, they were either studentsat Still, or honorary members, orassociate members from there.This was the second meeting ofthe Lassie Doctors.

The meeting included the read-ing of what they termed a con-stitution, this being presented bythe chairman, Miss Dorothy Die-ner. It brought much discussionfrom the group, but alas, a poormouse's comprehension could notbe stretched to cover it. Just aslong as the members understoodwhat constitutes a quorum, etc.etc., I don't think any of therest of us care.

One thing that did interest me,however, was the plan for aChristmas party for the school,which we all know was a greatsuccess. You might like to knowthat the project was carried outby Miss Diener with the aid ofrepresentatives of the Frats.Don't you think another assemblyin the near future would befun?

At the last of the meeting wehad the planning of the Christ-mas dinner for the group. Mrs.Carpenter was to make the ar-rangements and ask Dr. MaryGolden, Dean of Women, as aguest.

The meeting adjourned andthere was a luncheon. That wasthe part I enjoyed. I'd go intodetail, but my owner says no.

I probably should end my storyhere, but I must tell you aboutmy adventure on December 2. I,on that day, like all others, wasconsidering my stomach when Irealized the Lassie Doctors weremeeting for their dinner at:Younkers Tea Room. What nicermeeting could I choose to at-tend? The group had a wonder-ful time together, purely social,and they were so pleased athaving Dr. Mary with them.

Now, Dear Friend, I must dash,for I must prepare for Christ-mas with my country cousin. SoMerry Christmas and a Happyand Prosperous New Year toeveryone.

That is what Iggie told me

and as I have nothing furtherto add except to repeat his greet-ings, we'll sign off until next yearwhen the meetings meet andIggie squeaks.

Michigan AlumniElect Officers

At a recent meeting, the Michi-gan alumni of the Des MoinesStill College elected the follow-ing officers for the coming year:

Dr. R. P. Perdue, PresidentDr. J. B. Miller, Vice Presi-

dentDr. J. H. Leslie, Secretary-

Treasurer

BirthsDr. and Mrs. Francis C. Ayers

are pleased to announce the birthof a son, Jeffry Maynard Ayers,on December 6, 1945. The newarrival weighed 8 pounds and 2ounces. Dr. Ayers is one of theDecember graduates of D.M.S.C.O.S.

A new daughter, Virginia Sue,was born November 19, 1945,to Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fagen.Her birth weight was 6 lbs. 13ozs.

Dr. and Mrs. James Crane an-nounce the arrival of a babydaughter, Cheryl Dee, weighing9 lbs. 23/4 ozs., born November29, 1945.

VisitorsThe following alumni visited

the College during the pastmonth:

Dr. Richard Snyder, DMSCO1944, Detroit, Michigan

Dr. Wm. D. Blackwood, DMSCO1933, Heartshorne, Okla.

Dr. T. H. Hoard, Jr., KCOS1938, Celina, Texas

Dr. George C. Boston, DMSCO1938, Davenport, Iowa

Dr. Thomas P. McWilliams,DMSCO 1943, Guthrie Cen-ter, Iowa

Dr. Carl Waterbury, DMSCO1943, Manning, Iowa

We are pleased again to havethe alumni and members of theprofession visit the College andinvite them to do so wheneverthey can.

Senior AssemblyThe traditional assembly, in

honor of the departing Seniors,was held at 10 o'clock, Tuesday,December 4. The faculty andstudent body met on the thirdfloor for an hour of fun. Dr.Kimberly acted as Master ofCeremonies. Dean Owen present-ed special certificates for extraclinic work to the three grad-uating seniors. Ken Martin re-ceived certificates for specialwork in General Clinic, ClinicalPathology, and Obstetrical Clinic.Tobias Shild and F. C. Ayers re-ceived certificates in ClinicalPathology.

In the front of the room stooda brightly lighted Christmas tree

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efficiency of her work; always re-maining meticulous both in workand dress.

She could well be termed anup-to-date "ready reference" forinformation concerning schoolrecords or the activities andwhereabouts of alumni members.

Our school will miss Mrs.Robinson. Her name will belinked with Still College for

'years to come. To our farewellto her at this time we would liketo add these words: "Well done!Thank you for all you have donefor us and our school."

To Mr. Looney we bid a cheer-ful welcome. With our bestwishes for his success, goes ourpledge of full cooperation withhim in his new position.

President's Greetings(Continued from Page 1)

the future developments of thisgreat institution.

At the Board Meeting Mondaynight, 17th of December, an au-thorization was given for thearchitectural drawing of a pro-posed new building, which willhouse a library and medical mu-seum, auditorium and physio-therapy department. It is thedesire and ambition of the ad-ministration of Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Sur-gery to continue its program ofexpansion so that the studentswho enter the walls of this his-toric institution shall receive thefinest type of instruction andtraining.

As your new President, it ismy sincere wish and desire in themonths to come to meet each ofyou personally and I extend toall former students and gradu-ates a most cordial invitation tovisit your Alma Mater wheneverpossible.

May this season bring to youand yours happiness, success andprosperity.

Edwin F. Peters,President.

surrounded by a pile of giftsand sacks of red and green pop-corn balls. The gifts (all ofa humorous nature) were dis-tributed very quickly when Dr.Kimberly began throwing themto the audience. Bill Mack,Sophomore, furnished some finemusic, playing several numberson his marimba. Bob Sedar,Junior, and Marvis Tate, Fresh-men played several numbers onpiano and guitar. A male quartetwas formed rather hurriedly tosing Christmas carols, and Dr.Campbell was forced (?) to givea speech. The program closedwith the singing of Christmascarols by the entire assemblage.

The program was sponsoredand arranged by the women stu-dents of the College.



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