DMSCO Log Book Vol.30 1952

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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY

Volume 30 JANUARY, 1952 Number 1

SELF ANALYSISDr. T. T. Spence of Raleigh,

North Carolina, says it pays theosteopathic physician to ask him-self, "Am I alert and studious;am I keeping abreast of thetimes by attending conventions,lectures and clinics; and do Isupport my state and nationalassociations?"

'This is necessary,' says Dr.Spence, "to give patients the bestthere is to offer. Osteopathycan be bad, good, mediocre, or ex-cellent, depending on the phy-sician. If we do not take advan-tage of educational opportunitiesthat are at our command, we arefalling far short in contributingour best to ourselves, our pa-tients, and the community inwhich we live. Is it surprisingthat many of us do not do sowell, when we haven't attended anational or state convention, aclinic or a study course in years?

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Dr. SchwartzPresents Gift

Dr. J. P. Schwartz of DesMoines, Iowa, and former Presi-dent of the College recently pre-sented the Physiology Depart-ment of the College a newKRASNO-IVY FLICKER PHO-TOMETER.

Dr. L. Grumbach, the Chair-man of the Physiology Depart-ment, will use this new instru-ment in laboratory instructionand in Clinical Research.

The college deeply appreciatesDoctor Schwartz's gift land hiscontinued interest in OsteopathicEducation.

Did You Read TheseArticles?

Time Magazine in a recent ar-ticle had a satisfying news arti-cle about our schools. In tellingabout the awarding by the U. S.Public Health Service of twoteaching grants, $25,000 and$20,000, to two osteopathic col-leges, explained that our six -ac-credited schools require fouryears of professional training, asdo medical colleges, and a mini-mum of two years of college-levelpre-professional training. Thearticle listed the curricula, andexplained that in all but eightstates D. O.'s may prescribedrugs and perform surgery, andwith 'a broadmined slant, ex-plained the existing situation be-tween medical and osteopathictherapy.


County Opens New Hospital ToOsteopathic Doctors

Jackson, Calif. (AOA) - TheSacramento Bee reports that theAmador county board of super-visors has unanimously ruled thatlicensed doctors of osteopathyand doctors of medicine may prac-tice in the new Amador CountyHospital on equal terms.

The ruling followed a series ofhearings on how the hospitalshould be staffed. The building iscompleted and is awaiting stateand federal inspections before itis opened to patients. The 23-bed$500,000 hospital was constructedwith the aid of federal, state, andlocal funds.

A.O.A. News ServiceOsteopathic Stand on FlouridationReported in ADA News Letter

Chicago, Ill. (AOA) - TheDecember 5 issue of the NewsLetter published by the Ameri-can Dental association reportsthat the osteopathic professionis in favor of fluoridation.

The article is the result ofcorrespondence between Dr. Ray-mond P. Keesecker, editor ofthe Journal of the AmericanOsteopathic Association, and adentist on the Illinois Board ofHealth, who stated erroneouslyat a service club meeting thatosteopathic physicians opposedfluoridation. A copy of Dr. Kee-secker's letter pointing out thedentist's error was sent to theAmerican Dental Association.

The News Letter article says:"With regard to the subject

of fluoridation, Dr. R. P. Kee-secker, editor of the Journal ofthe American Osteopathic As-sociation, recently called atten-tion to the difference betweenthe attitude of the osteopathicprofession iand that of some oth-er groups. Contrary to the standof some groups who opposeflouridation, the official positionof his profession is one of com-plete cooperation with that ofthe American Dental Associa-tion, Dr. Keesecker pointed out.

Thank YouDr. Baker

De'ar Dr. Peters,A week or so back I received

a letter of appeal for funds tocontinue Osteopathic Education.I believe the fund was calledThe Osteopathic Progress Fundand asked me to pledge fifteendollars each month. Although Ihave just started in practice Ihave arranged my budget to in-clude my pledge. I only wish


Pictured above is part of the group of doctors and students in oneof the sessions of the Tumor Clinics held November 13, 1951, at DesMoines Still College.

Jan. 12, 1952Still CollegeDes Moines, IowaDear Friends:

Please place to the account ofMr. Shillinglaw a student withyou $50.00 to help with tuitionfor next term-or books.

The young man does not knowthat we are sending this. Willyou please advise him. This istithe money.

We believe in your school, andin young people.

A Friend.

Dear Friend:I write this in hopes that my

thanks for an unexpected butgreatly appreciated gift mightpossibly reach you through theLog Book. I do not have theslightest idea ,as to your identitythough I hope some day to knowyou.

The economic aid, I greatlyappreciate at the moment, but inthe years to follow I will sensea greater appreciation in the un-derlying faith and understandingshown by you. I only hope thatI can develop and always main-tain a similar sense of compas-sion toward people and theirneeds.

Once again let me assure youthat your gift and intent will goa long, long way and that yourfaith in me, in us and the schoolis most warmly received.

Sincerely,Richard G. Shillinglaw

(Mr. Shillinglaw is a sopho-more. )

Dear Doctor:Since one third of all cases of

cancer in Iowa are cared for byosteopathic physicians, a ques-tion has been raised concerningthe obligation of the Cancer Con-trol Committee of the Iowa So-ciety of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons. Should the frame-work and could the frameworkalready established at Still Col-lege be utilized in augmentingsuch a state-wide program? Thefollowing is suggested for yourconsideration:

(1) The establishment of tu-mor committees at Davenport,Manning, and Sioux City Osteo-pathic Hospitals. (A tumor com-mittee must consist of at least aPathologist, Radiologist, Surgeon,and Internist.)

(2) Realizing that all of theabove-named institutions do nothave qualified men in all of thesespecialties, the tumor committeeof Still College would aid themin conducting their tumor confer-ences every three months. (Sucha program might stir up muchinterest in these localities con-cerning further specialty train-ing).

(3). These towns named abovewould serve ias a "tumor center"for the osteopathic profession.These groups would hold regularconferences at least once amonth. (The Still College Tu-mor Committee would not be ableto meet with them more frequent-ly than every three months.However, the groups could con-sult the Committee at any time.)The osteopathic physicians inthese areas would have the op-portunity to have all cases of


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The President ChatsFriends of the Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy& Surgery:

The word "friend" includes notonly the alumni of this college,members of the profession whoare not graduates of this college,but the vast number of laymenwho, through their deeds and la-bors, are demonstrating their in-terest in Osteopathic Education.Never before in the history ofAmerican Education have collegeand university presidents andBoards of Trustees been so con-cerned about the cost of Ameri-can education. In some states allof the colleges have banded them-selves together to inaugurate aconcentrated campaign from busi-nessmen and industry for giftsfor the support of the colleges ofthat particular state. Practicallyevery institution of higher edu-cation in the United States isputting forth much effort to se-cure gifts and contributions fortheir particular institution.

The Osteopathic profession isnot a novice in this particularprogram. During the past fiveyears the united efforts of thesix colleges of osteopathy haveestablished a goal for the pro-fession to be justly proud of, butour efforts have just started.There are many avenues of sup-porting osteopathic colleges.There are numerous importantapproaches to be considered whenmaking a gift to one of our col-leges. The following suggestionsand an analysis of each may helpyou in deciding the part you willplay in helping us to build great-er colleges for the Osteopathicprofession:

1. Cash contributions. Suchcash contributions are de-ductible in your Federal taxreturn.

2. Making a pledge to the col-lege. Pledges made now maybe paid in future tax years.

3. Gifts of securities, stocks,and bonds. Securities whichhave increased in marketvalue may be given withmuch advantage to you.

4. The assignment of an in-surance policy, making yourOsteopathic college the bene-ficiary. Insurance policiesmay be assigned to one ofthe six Osteopathic collegesby you without any depreci-able cash outlay.

5. Real Estate. Real estate maybe transferred to your Oste-opathic college now or leftto the college as a bequestin your will. (During thepast month the Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy& Surgery has received twosubstantial sums of money,resulting from a bequest intwo wills).

6. Make a bequest in your will.More and more people arenow realizing the wisdom ofreimbursing an Osteopathiccollege with a bequest intheir wills.

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We may not be a member of theorganizations which are strivingto better conditions for us. Whe-ther we realize it, our communi-ty knows how often we 'attendour meetings, how we progress,and whether we are genuinelyinterested enough in our profes-sion to keep in step with chang-ing times.

"We may think we are un-able to attend meetings or sup-port organizations. It is myopinion, if this is true, it isbecause we have not done justthat. I am fully convincedthat when we apply osteopathyas it should be done, financeswill not hinder. We will 'haveenough patients to forget thedollar sign on meetings andorganization mnembership. Ourpatients expect and recognizeour alertness, our interest andloyalty to our profession, andto them. We influence them tobelieve in what we ourselvesbelieve. If we do not displayfaith in ourselves. and. ourtherapy, they are quick tochange to, a .physician wlhoshows interest in his profes-

*sion and is aware of ,obliga-tions to his patients. It is upto us whether we keep abreastof the times and how well weare prepared to administerosteopathy."

(Tar Heel Osteopathy - NorthCarolina Osteopathic Society,Inc. Vol. I No. I January1952)

A great number of the gradu-ates of our schools and many ofour colleges have made substanti-al gifts and contributions. Tothese fine people we are deeplyindebted. We are extremely anx-ious to stimulate interest in themore than 50 per cent who sofar have not been active partici-pants in this noble and worth-while program.

Yes, Osteopathic Education willcontinue to grow, continue tocommand more recognition, and,at the same time, OsteopathicEducation will continue to makecalls upon the public for giftsand contributions. In the wordsof Mr. Irvin S. Olds, Chairmanof the Board of the U. S. SteelCorporation, "Freedom of Edu-cation and Freedom of Enterpriseare part and parcel of the samething-that they are inseparable-and that neither can survivewithout the other. That is whyno true believer in Free Enter-prise will ever let our independ-ent universities die for the wantof his support." How true andhow applicable these words areto our Osteopathic colleges. "Notrue believer or friend of Osteo-pathy will ever let our collegesdie for the want of his support."

Davenport Hospital GetsIncubator From Guild

Davenport, Ia. (AOA)-A newincubator has been given to theDavenport Osteopathic hospitalby the Ila Jordan OsteopathicWomen's guild.

Children of students of the college visit with Santa at their partysponsored by the members of the O.W.C.C. at the P.S.G. house.

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known or suspected tumors ex-amined 'and advice given. It isunderstood that this group con-sultation, with or without theStill College Tumor Committeein attendance, would be withoutcharge to the patient.

(4). It is felt that in time, asthese various osteopathic centersthroughout the state grow, menin these localities will becomequalified in the necessary spe-cialties, or specialists will be 'at-tracted to the location. Thus theparticipation of the Still CollegeTumor Committee is not indefi-nite, but rather temporary, untilthese centers are able to supportmore specialties.

(5). Establishment of a cen-tral Tumor Registry for theIowa Society of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons. StillCollege h'as established a TumorRegistry patterned after the oneat the University Hospitals ofthe State University of Iowa. Itis recoganized by the Iowa StateDepartment of Health, the Am-erican Cancer Society, and theAmerican College of Surgeons.The study of cancer and its con-trol is an increasing one. A cen-tral tumor registry is the onlymeans by which a long-term fol-low up of patients can be carriedout. Only by long-term follow upis it possible to determine factsconcerning the natural history ofthe disease, failures in diagnosisand treatment, as well as the endresults of certain types of ther-apy-good or bad.

Since it will be necesary to fol-low these cases over a long pe-riod of time, a great deal of cor-respondence will be necessary.The Secretary of the Tumor Reg-istry would contact either thepatient or the family doctor pe-riodically. The former contactis the more desirable.

The Tumor Commitee recentlycompleted three Tumor ClinicConferences at Davenport, Man-ning, and Still College. Duringthese three clinic conferences, 30patients were examined. Of this

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The December issue of Mc-Call's Magazine also had an arti-cle of real interest to us, en-titled, "What Does 'Dr.' Mean?"written by Jerene Claire Cline.The article, according to Dr.J. R. Forbes, director of Publicand Professional Welfare of theA. O. A., is one of the most ac-curate regarding osteopathy seenin any publication. References,according to the A. 0. A. arecorrect and very advantageousto the profession.

number, 22 were found to havemalignancies.

Since the opening of the Tu-mor Clinic, 181 patients suspect-ed of having cancer have beenexamined. These patients havebeen sent to us by members ofour general clinic staff, hospitalstaff, and from doctors all overIowa. Of the 181 patients ex-amined, 82 individuals have can-cer or are believed to have symp-toms that indicate ia possibilityof having cancer at a later date.

The osteopathic profession inIowa has ,a real obligation in thecontrol of cancer. This obliga-tion may be met and much ac-complished for the public as wellas the profession. However, ev-ery member of the State Societywill have to cooperate 100 percent. Ways and means to assurethis is a real problem; and, inmy own opinion, the programshould not be seriously consid-ered until this problem is solved.Once undertaken, the programdare not fail.

Respectfully yours,Stuart F. Harkness, D. 0.Chairman, Tumor CommitteeDes Moines Still College ofOsteopathy & Surgery

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THE LOG BOOK

The Official Publication ofDES MOINES STILL COLLEGEOF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY

WENDELL R. FULLEREditor

DEAN'S LETTER

Each succeeding year of thetwenty years of distribution ofOsteopathic Christmas seals hasbeen a record year. Although noreport has yet reached us of thedistribution for the Christmasjust past, we feel that it will ex-ceed those of previous years.

The students of Still Collegehave shown intense interest inthe annual campaign of theA. O. A. for raising funds forresearch and for the education ofworthy students in the Osteo-pathic colleges. Distribution ofthe seals among the students andtheir friends was directed bythe student members of the Stu-dent Faculty Council under theable direction of James Egly,Chairman of the Christmas SealCommittee.

Members of the Council are:Seniors: Basil Butler; Al Gor-don; Harry Brom; Joseph Sage.Juniors: Chester Owens; BeverlyMcCaleb; James Martin; PaulRibbentrop. Sophomores: ClaireArmstrong, President; CorydonHimmelberger; Joseph Maxwell.Freshmen: Carlton Apgar; Ed-ward Rugenstein; Edward Shea-ly; Joseph Walczak.

Through the splendid effortsof the Committee, $173 worth ofseals were sold. To our knowl-edge, that is la record for ourstudent body and represents aper capita contribution of 73cents per student.

Students in Osteopathy believein Osteopathy and in its future.While they 'are in school, theirearning p o w e r approximateszero. Under such circumstancesthe small sum of 73 cents fromeach student becomes a powerfulexpression of their faith in thefuture of their profession.

If only this faith could be in-creased a hundred fold andspread as a benevolent annualepidemic to every member of theprofession!

firp I nrr fTnnfk DID YOU KNOW.. .Dr. Ralph Irving McRae, chair-

man of the Division of Psychiatryof Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery, is theauthor of a most interesting arti-cle on "Carbon Dioxide-OxygenInhalation Therapy" in the No-vember issue of the Journal ofthe American Osteopathic As-sociation.

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Dr. Roger R. Anderson of Man-ning was recently received intomembership of the American Col-lege of Osteopathic Surgeons atthe 24th annual clinical assemblyat the Hotel Statler in Washing-ton, D. C.

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Dr. Howard Dolyak, class ofJune, 1949, has been appointedCitv Health Physician in Stuart,Iowa.

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Osteopathic research and Oste-opathy received excellent interna-tional recognition when the Asso-ciated Press and the InternationalNews Service described the re-sults of joint research betweenthe Louisa Burns OsteopathicResearch and the Ottawa (Ill.)Arthritis Sanatorium and Diag-nostic Clinic.

The stories concerned a paperwritten by Dr. Wilbur V. Cole,now of the Kansas City College ofOsteopathy and Surgery, whichwas delivered this summer at theannual meeting of the AmericanOsteopathic Society for the Studyand Control of Rheumatic Dis-eases, held at the Ottawa Insti-tution. The stories were distrib-uted to 1,700 daily newspapers,4,000 radio stations, and 100 tele-vision stations throughout theUnited States, Canada, and SouthAmerica.

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The A. 0. A. reports 30 percent more news stories aboutOs t e o p a th y and OsteopathicPhysicians and their activitiescoming to the office last yearthrough its clipping service, thanin the year previous. Televisionhas asked for a movie, but as theNational office says, even withfree script and cast, it would cost$25,000 and be outdated in ayear.

Employees exchange gifts at annual college-employee Christmas party.

Paul Kimberly D. 0.

Associate Professor; Chairmanof the Division of Neurology.

Dr. Kimberly SaysA particularly interesting case

entered my office in our collegeclinic in August 1951. The patientwas referred to the clinic be-cause of a deep central headachewhich was aggravated by the up-right position. The patient was a38 year old male whose occupa-tion was farming.

The complaint of deep centralheadache followed an episode inwhich the patient "passed out"and in falling forward, struck hisforehead on the floor. He chilledimmediately following, was putto bed and within the next 24hours had a temperature increaseof one to two degrees. On thesecond day, the patient was hos-pitalized and put through a com-plete diagnostic routine. Thefindings as reported by the pati-ent was a chronic mild kidney in-volvement which had no bearingupon the complaint. The patientwas dismissed from the hospitalwithout treatment at the end ofthe third day. Two days later, thepatient entered the office of anosteopathic physician who im-mediately referred the patient tothe college clinic.

The examination revealed anacute occipito-atlantal lesion. Thereduction of this lesion made itpossible for the patient to sit up-right without recurrence of thedeep headache. In fact, the se-verity of the headache continuedto reduce over the next severalhours until there was a completeabsence.

The patient returned for threeadditional visits at which time hereported some soreness in the oc-cipito-mastoid area of the skulland through the cervical spine.The latter was aggravated byturning the head to the left. Thepatient consistently asked thesame question, "Why did I passout that Saturday night?" Theonly answer which had previouslybeen given to the question was,"Reasons unknown," and, "Shouldyou pass out again, there may besufficiently additional symptomsto answer the question." On theoccasion of the third visit, a les-ion was discovered between thefacets of the second and thirdcervical vertebra on the left. Theuse of respiratory techniques tocorrect this lesion was started

when the patient passed out asecond time. The respiratorychanges which preceded the black-out where sufficient to correctthe cervical lesion. Respirationstopped and some cyanosis de-veloped before respiration wasagain instituted by bilateral ex-ternal rotation of the temporals.When the patient had recoveredsufficiently to discuss the condi-tion, we found that the "passingout" was identical to the previousoccasion. On closer questioning, itwas revealed that the patient hadhad an injury some five years be-fore in which the head had beensidebent to the left quite sharply.During the last twelve months,there had been some little sore-ness in the cervical spine.

The patient was re-examinedone week after the third treat-ment at which time the correctionwas made. He reported a com-plete absence of soreness in theneck and that he had regainedhis ambition and lost the fatiguewhich had been evident duringthe preceding months.

This case was particularly in-teresting because it revealed twothings. First, there was an oldtraumatical cervical lesion whichhad apparently sufficiently dis-turbed the cervical sympatheticchain to result in vascular chang-es in the skull sufficient to pro-duce unconsciousness when thehead was turned over the leftshoulder (this was the positionassumed on the original black-out). The second factor was theacute lesion of the occipito-at-lantal area produced by the tra-uma of striking the forehead onthe floor at the time of the black-out. The effectiveness of manip-ulative treatment in such casesis readily demonstrated in thatthe headache was relieved by thefirst treatment and the sorenessin the neck and black-out tend-ency was relieved entirely whenthe problem was discovered onthe third visit.

Lack of ambition and gener-al fatigue are very commonusually overlooked symptomswhich result from traumaticinjuries. Their sudden eradi-cation with manipulative nor-malization is always spectacu-lar to the patient.

Mrs. Vetter JoinsCollege Family

Mrs. Cornelia N. Vetter ofWinterset, Iowa, has been ap-pointed librarian for the collegeduring the eighteen months leaveof absence recently granted Mrs.Marybelle Kenderdine, who hasbeen the librarian of the collegefor the past five years.

Mrs. Vetter received her A. B.degree from Drake Universityand has done Post-Graduatework at both Drake and the Uni-versity of Iowa. She holds aState Life Certificate in LibraryScience.

Mrs. Vetter accepted the posi-tion at the college on January 2,1952.

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THE LOG BOOK

ATLAS CLUBDear Alumni:

As we near the termination ofthis school period of office, Iwish to express the Club's lappre-ciation to the alumni who haveso willingly supported the HouseFund. It is very gratifying toknow of the degree of interestthat does exist among those inthe field.

Your continued cooperation inthe future will assure the suc-cess of our house-building plan.

Fraternally,Jack HatchittNoble Skull.

IOTA TAU SIGMA

"On Thursday evening, Janu-ary 3, Iota Tau Sigma held itsfirst work night of the new-year.The meeting took place at Dr.Sloan's Clinic. Dr. Sloan ex-plained and demonstrated theuse of the electrocardiograph.Preceding the interesting discus-sion of electrcardiography wasthe installation of the followingnew officers: President: PaulWarren; Vice-President: DavidKronisch; Secretary: F r a n kKing; Treasurer: Hal Polance;Historian: Richard Junkerman.Congratulations to the new offi-cers, and our thanks to the offi-cers of 1951 for their past ser-vices.

L. O. G.

This month the fraternity wel-comed back from externship dutybrothers Bill Lurie and HirschMartin. Gil S t r i k s, MartyFleischer, and Lou Abramsohn,are now on their externship tour.A business and club meeting washeld on January 11 ,and Dr. Am-brosecchia, head of the Depart-ment of Pathology, addressed thefrat. Refreshments followed.

NEWMAN CLUBDuring the December 6 meet-

ing members and guests werehonored by the presence of Dr.Dominic Ambrosecchia, who dis-cussed "Religious Conflicts inthe Field of Pathology." Dr. Am-brosecchia stated that it is nec-esary to educate the public thatthere is no wish to mutiliate thebody. "A valid reason for doingthe autopsy must be present. Thebody is held in reverence and istreated as such," the doctor wenton to say. "It is vital to neverinfringe on the privilege of thenext of kin to refuse an au-topsy," was the concluding toneof the discussion.

Communion Mass was attendedby club members on December16 at Dowling Chapel. A break-fast was held at the Koffee Kupfollowing the Mass.

OWCC NEWSThe arrival of the Christmas

season was heralded by a partygiven for the OWCC by the Aux-iliary to the Polk County Osteo-pathic Association at the St.John's Lutheran Church on De-cember 11. Members in attend-ance expressed their appreciationto Mrs. W. H. Gl'antz, programchairman, land Mrs. G. P. Peter-son. President, for a pleasant eve-ning's entertainment and re-freshment.

Margaret Crommett acted 'aschairman of the volunteer groupwho made Christmas favors forthe trays of the Still Hospitalpatients.

Chairman of the children'sparty December 16 was ReoEske. The paunchy gentlemanin red was represented by be-whiskered Tom Young.

The singing of Nan Apgar landthe piano selections offered byJ'an Middleton were the high-lights of the Club Christmasparty held December 18. Host-esses were LaHoma Nunley, Ve-ronica Polatty, and MargaretMurray.

P.S.G. NEWSA note of thanks to the mem-

bers of P.S.G. who contributedtheir time and effort to make theprogram at the Christmas For-mal a success. Orchids also toBob Gabriel on passing hisChristmas Crisis-let's be care-ful from now on, Gabe.

Two New Year's Parties wereheld by fraternity men, one inRoyal Oak, Michigan 'and onehere at the house. 'The DesMoines Party was headed by C.Armstrong, C. Himmelberger,Ralph Hinz, Jim Egly, and Dr.Juhi. Waldo Frankenstein, BillFetchik land Jim ZeBranek "gottogether" at Waldo's home forthe Michigan party. Many De-troit boys stopped in for the oc-casion to help bring the NewYear in light of heart-andhead.

At present our cook, Florence,is in the hospital with hearttrouble and we hope she will beback on the job soon. Here'swishing her a rapid recovery.

May we wish luck to thosenow entering their externshipsin Des Moines and Columbus.

The kitchen now has a new tilefloor which several of the fra-ternity m e m b e r s installed-thanks fellows.

Pledge Lou Manley was mar-ried December 27 in Detroit. Heand his wife, Jo Ann will be athome in the Clinic buildingstarting February 1. BrotherRay Cannane and lab tech-nician, Ginny Nath will be mar-ried the twenty-ninth of Janu-ary at Youngstown. Ohio.

Square and Compass

Sixteen members participatedin a supper held at the MoingonaLodge last month. Among theguests were Dean Shumaker andRegistrar Fuller. Following thevery excellent supper, a discus-sion was held, which dealt with

the problems of modern educa-tion and the threats levelled to-day against the public schoolsystem. A good time was hadby all, and we should like to ex-tend our utmost thanks to theMoingona Lodge for letting ourclub be their guests.

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that it could be- more. Perhapsin the future I may be in a posi-tion to do so, as I fully realizethe important role contributionsfrom physicians before me help-ed make possible my receivinga. good osteopathic education. Ishould appreciate it very muchif my pledge be entered on rec-ord and the enclosed check beplaced in the proper hands.

Fraternally,Joseph B. Baker, D.O. /s/

Dr. B'aker graduated 'October17, 1950.

Bangor, Me. (AOA) - Firsttriplets ever born at the BangorOsteopathic hospital were deliv-ered on Nov. 18. Parents are Mr.and Mrs. Stanley Kordon, Jr., ofHancock.

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Doctor Jon M. Hagy,class of 1939, of the SandiaOsteopathic Clinic, 2912-14East Central Avenue, Albu-querque, New Mexico, pass-ed away on December 20,1951, after being hospital-ized for over a month withmultiple fractures of theneck.

Doctor Hagy was return-ing from a hunting tripwhen he had a car accident.His companion was killedinstantly.

Doctor Hagy was a mostoutstanding young profes-sional man and a credit notonly to his Alma Mater butto his profession as well.To his wife and family thecollege extends sympathy.

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John Rolles

The King Is Dead-Long Live The Queen

John Rolles, a British subjectof Kamalapuram, South India,and president of the senior classwas asked by the Editor to ex-press his feelings relative to thedeath of the King of England.

"The King is dead." A fellowstudent was the first to give methis news which was so unexpect-ed and hard to believe. Forthese words hold for the English-man a significance that is diffi-cult to express with any realmeaning to those who are not apart of the British Common-wealth. King George VI hadcome to mean far more than asymbol to his period, and hisdeath means to many millions theloss of a friend.

I have been deeply moved bythe spontaneous expression ofsympathy among the people ofthe United States and by thenotices appearing in editorialsand magazines. For everywherethe king was recognized as a

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Kentucky LegislatureConsiders NewPractice Set

Frankfort, Ky. (AOA)House Bill No. 137, introducedthis week into the Kentucky Leg-islature, would enact "The Ken-tucky Medical and OsteopathicPractice Act of 1952." The Actwould be administered by theState Board of Health. An os-teopathic physician is by law amember of the State Board ofHealth. The present osteopathicmember is Dr. Carl J. Johnson,of Louisville, legislative chair-man of the Kentucky OsteopathicMedical Association.


A. 0. A. Asks for ProtectionOf Dr. Training inUMT Program

The House Armed ServicesCommittee ended public hearingson universal military training,final witnesses including repre-sentatives of American Osteo-pathic Association and AmehioanMedical Association. The groupsurged that precautions be takenagainst disruption of profes-sional education. All agreed thatobligations of post-trainees tofulfill 712 years of Reserve dutyshould be deferred in the case ofmedical students, until after com-pletion of their professionaltraining.

Missouri Supreme CourtDenies Jurisdiction inAudrain CountyHospital Case

The Missouri Supreme Courtrendered its decision on January14 in the appeal of the Board ofTrustees of the Audrain CountyHospital, the Missouri StateMedical Association, and indivi-dual Doctors of Medicine in theAudrain County Hospital case,and denied that it had jurisdic-tion of the appeal. The SupremeCourt ordered the appeal trans-ferred to the St. Louis Court ofAppeals. an intermediate appel-late court.

The Circuit Court of AudrainCounty had held that osteopathicphysicians and surgeons licensedin Missouri had the right to prac-tice in the Audrain County Hos-pital and to use in their practice,in the treatment of diseases, andailments, drugs, operative sur-gery with instruments, and man-ipulative therapy.

The case originated from apetition filed by the Board ofTrustees of the Audrain CountyHospital, seeking a declaratoryjudgment from the Circuit Court


Proctologists AnnounceConvention Dates

The 1952 Clinical Assembly ofthe American Osteopathic Socie-ty of Proctology will be held inAtlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday,Wednesday, and Thursday, April1, 2, -and 3.

Dr. Arthur Dudley of Pasa-dena, Society President, statesthat these Assemblies are veri-tably concentrated post-graduatecourse in proctology. Followingthe great TV success of lastyear, the Society will again tele-vise surgery through RCA.

Guthrie County HospitalOpens Doors to D. O.'s

The board of trustees of thenew $380,000 Guthrie CountyHospital has announced that os-teopathic physicians will be per-mitted to practice in the hospi-tal.

This decision was reached at aboard meeting January 20, atwhich time Dwight S, James,secretary-treasurer of the IowaSociety of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons, represented theosteopathic physicians who hadpetitioned the board for the rightto practice in the new county hos-pital.

The board's statement follows:"The Guthrie County hospital

board of trustees feels that Doc-tors of Osteopathy should be per-mitted to use the Guthrie Countyhospital; rules 'and regulationsto be adopted by the board at a.subsequent meeing. Considera-tion should be given to their ap-plications which will be done onFriday morning, February 1."

Following are excerpts from'an 'article in the Bayard News,Bayard, Iowa, written by Ken-neth Robinson, editor and pub-lisher.

"There seems to be a big gamegoing on in Guthrie county rightnow, and it might be titled, 'Howthe board of directors of theGuthrie county memorial hospitalare trying to give the 'Osteo-paths of the county the runaround.' Or, 'If we can't keepyou out, we can 'at least give youthe impression that you are notwanted'."

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State AssociationEntertains Seniors

The Iowa Society of Osteo-pathic Physicians and Surgeonsentertained the forty-seven mem-bers of the senior class and theirwives at a dinner at Hotel Sav-ery on January 20.

Following the dinner. Toast-master Dr. R. S. Farrand intro-duced the speakers of the evening,Dr. Harold D. Meyer, ISOPSpresident; Dr. J. K. Johnson, Jr.,past ISOPS president and pres-ent public relations chairman anda trustee of the A.O.A. Membersof the association can be proudof these gentlemen. They reallyconvinced everyone in attendance,except Roy Glynn Raley (Texan,of course), that Iowa was theonly place to practice. It wouldseem that the theme of the talks

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Annual BenefitDance April 18

Plans are now underway forthe annual Spring Benefit Dance,sponsored by the Auxiliary to thePolk County Osteopathic Associa-tion and aided by the OsteopathicWomen's College Club.

The dance, scheduled for Fri-day, April 18. will be held at theDes Moines Golf and CountryClub. Student tickets costing$2.10 per couple will be availableafter February 18. A dinner will-again be held in conjunction withthe dance. Student tickets will beavailable for the dinner anddance for $5.75 per couple. Tick-ets can be procured from the fol-lowing members of the StudentCouncil: Claire Armstrong. Cory-don Himmelberger, Carleton Ap-gar, and Jim Martin; and ateach of the three hospitals andthe clinic. Student and doctors'wives will be at the college earlyin April for additional sales.

Proceeds from the dance willbe used to purchase individualbasinette cabinets for the StillHospital nursery. The cabinetswill assure that each baby willhave his own sterile clothing andequipment during his stay in thehospital. This is expected to bea $700 project.

Yours for the AskingStuart F. Harkness, D. O., Co-

ordinator of the Cancer Teach-ing Program of Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Sur-gery announces that the follow-ing .16 millimeter sound films

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The President Chats

Since 1898 the city of DesMoines, the state of Iowa, andthe nation have been enrichedbecause of the founding of a col-lege of osteopathy in this city.Each year since the doors werefirst opened, this college hasprogressed; each year its stu-dents have gone into the remoteparts of this country and tomany foreign fields to placeService above. Self.

The past has placed great de-mands on all the colleges dedi-cated to the teaching of Osteopa-thy, but the responsibilities thesecolleges now face are not onlyexacting, but most grave. 'Thecombined efforts of everyone in-terested in our colleges are im-portant, if our goal is to bereached; but man's efforts alonewill not suffice. A period ofpause for meditation on a por-tion of that beautiful prayer fora NEW YEAR, found in ABOOK OF WORSHIP AND DE-VOTION FOR THE ARMEDFORCES will give strength toall who are seriously striving toaccomplish a definite goal during1952.

"O, Thou who art from ever-lasting to everlasting, without be-ginning or end of days; replen-ish us with heavenly grace, at thebeginning of this year that wemay be enabled to accept all itsduties; to perform all its labors;to welcome 'all its mercies; tomeet all its trials; 'and to ad-vance through all it holds in storefor us, with cheerful courageand a constant mind."

A cheerful courage land a con-stand mind will help us to meetour tasks of the new New Year.The flame of the torch firstlighted in 1874 by Dr. AndrewTaylor Still will give more lightin 1952 than ever before.

Let this torch shed its goldenand silver light so that the worldwill forever know of our interestin Osteopathic Education.

KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE..

(Continued from Page 1)The bill would increase the re-

quirements for licensure to in-clude a minimum of two yearspre-professional training, gradu-ation from an approved college,and the completion of an intern-ship of one year. The profes-sional training and the intern-ship must be 'approved for osteo-pahtic applicants by the Ameri-can Osteopathic Association, 'andfor medical applicants by theAmerican Medical Association.Secion 1 (7) defines the "prac-tice of medicine or osteopathy"to mean "the diagnosis, treat-ment, or correction of any andall human conditions, ailments,diseases, injuries, or infirmitiesby any means, methods, devices,or instrumentalities."

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the hospital would be open to thepublic in the near future, theMedical doctors of the countywere told that if they wanted tobecome staff members they couldmake application. The Osteo-paths say that they were notgiven the same privilege.

"The M.D.'s not only appliedbut they had a high-powered law-yer representing the AmericanMedical Association out to ameeting of the board to tell theboard why they should not allowthe Osteopaths the use of thebuilding for their patients. Atleast one board member becamevery nauseated by the wholespectacle."

(The article stated here thatthe osteopaths would be invitedto state their case in a boardmeeting.)

"We: wonder- wha-t their- case-is.They are licensed by the stateof Iowa and the state has heldthat any licensed physician canpractice in any tax supportedhospital in his own county. Thelaw is explicit. It states thatthere shall be no discriminationand that nurses must do the bid-ding of any licensed physician.

"Our neighbor to the south-Adair county-opened a newcounty hospital more than 'a yearago. According to a board mem-ber from that county, Osteopathsand Medical doctors have beenworking side by side since theopening day. As he puts it, "Webuilt our hospital for the bene-fit of the patients of this county,not for any particular group ofdoctors."

"Another thing that is broughtto mind by such a narrow-mindedstand as the one being taken bythe Guthrie county board is thefact that by excluding the Osteo-paths you eliminate a large per-centage of the citizens of thiscounty from the use of the build-ing and its facilities that theyare paying for."

Associated PressReports Extensively onIowa D.O. - M.D. Fight

Guthrie Center, Iowa (AOA)The Associated Press has sentout to its member newspapersthroughout the country a columnand a half (1050 words) storyon the controversy as to the legalrights of osteopathic physiciansand surgeons to practice in thenew $380,000 Guthrie CountyMemorial Hospital.

"Nearly 2,000 signatures havebeen obtained for a petition ask-ing the hospital board of trusteesto iadmit osteopathic physicians,"the AP reported.

"It is part of the long-standingdebate involving doctors (M.D.)and doctors (D.O.)," the APcontinued. "but on both sides menare seeking understanding and areasonable solution."

"It is in the matter of stand-ards that the issue moves into acontroversial realm," the AP re-ports, and lists the accrediting

and standard-setting bureaus andboards of the AOA, pointing out,"each group (M.D. 'and D.O.)sets up its own measuring stand-ards, and there is no commonyardstick except the state basicscience board examination whichboth M.D.'s 'and D.O.'s mustpass."

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of Audrain County interpretingthe county hospital law of Mis-souri. The petition joined as de-fendants iall the Doctors of Medi-cine and Doctors of Osteopathypracticing in the county and theMissouri State Medical Associa-tion and the Missouri Associationof Osteopathic Physicians andSurgeons.

The defendant Doctors of Med-icine 'and the Missouri StateMedical Association raised intheir answer issues concerningthe lawful scope of practice, par-ticularly regarding drugs ,andoperative surgery with instru-ments, under the Osteop'athicPractice, Act of the state. Aftera lengthy trial, during whichboth oral and documentary evi-dence were presented by iall theparties in the case, the trialcourt made extensive Findings ofFact and Conclusions of Law.

These Findings of Fact. andConclusions of Law held thatosteopathy is 'a school of medi-cine and surgery, and that:

"Osteopathy, as taught andpracticed at the AmericanSchool of Osteop'athy, is asystem, method, or science oftreating diseases of the hu-man body which at all timesduring and since 1897 hasincluded ias an integral partthereof all of the followingsupportive or therapeuticagents:(1) Manipulative therapy(2) Drugs ( or medical prep-

arations)(3) Operative surgery with

instruments."This decision of the Supreme

Court denied that any constitu-tional issue was properly beforeit; and that, therefore, the ap-peal of this case from the trialcourt should have been to the St.Louis Court of Appeals, an inter-mediate appellate court, ratherthan directly from the trialcourt to the Supreme Court. TheSupreme Court denied that theMissouri State Medical Associla-tion and medical defendants aredirectly affected by the Osteo-p-athic Practice Act of 1897. Thecourt said they are not in a po-sition to question the constitu-tionalty of the Osteopathic Prac-tice Act.

The St. Louis Court of Ap-peals will, therefore, assumejurisdiction of the appeal andwill render 'a decision upon thequestions properly raised by the'appeal of the appellants. Afterthe decision of the St. LouisCourt of Appeals is rendered, afurther appeal 'to the MissouriSupreme Court may once againbe made by one of the parties tothe action.

MOTION FOR REHEARINGFILED BY MEDICAL PROFES-SION IN AUDRAIN COUNTYHOSPITAL CASE

Jefferson City, Mo. (AOA)-The Missouri State Medical As-sociation and the individualDoctors of Medicine, appellantsin the Audrain County Hospitalcase, have filed a Motion forRehearing requesting that theMissouri Supreme Court recon-sider its decision of January 14,1952, and assume jurisdiction ofthe appeal in the case. In itsdecision of that date the MissouriSupreme Court held that themedical appellants were not af-fected by the Osteop-athic Actand hence could not raise a Con-stitutional question, such as togive the court jurisdiction of theappeal.

'The medical appellants allegedin the Motion that they are di-rectly affected and injured bythe 'Osteopathic Act. '' They' con-tend that the Kirksville Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery "sinceabout 1915 or 1920 has enlargedits teachings to include Medicineand Surgery." Such instruction,the motion contends, is a directencroachment upon the privilegesgranted medical doctors underthe Medical Practice Act.

That they are directly affectedand injured, they contend:

"is easily seen from the factthat approximately 1,000 prac-titioners of osteopathy are nowcompeting with the MedicalDoctors in the practice of Med-icine and Surgery, to the fi-nancial injury of the MedicalDoctors."No mention is made in this

Motion of the public health orthe adverse effect that a de-cision such as requested by theMissouri State Medical Associa-tion would have upon the healthcare of the people of the Stateof Missouri. The "financial in-jury of the Medical Doctors" istheir sole concern.

Industrial Hygiene DivisionRenamed; New ActivitiesAdded To Program--Washington, D. C. (AOA) -- The

Division of Industrial Hygiene ofthe U. S. Public Health Servicehas been renamed the Division ofOccupational Health, and its pro-gram now includes a number ofinvestigations into health pro-grams of working men and womennot previously covered.

Federal Security AdministratorOscar Ewing emphasizes that theprogram of the division will beconcerned not only with occupa-tional health hazards but with"all problems affecting the healthof workers." He adds:

"All too often, the conditionsunder which workers live may domore to tear down their healththan the conditions under whichthey work. Air pollution, for ex-ample, may not be limited to theimmediate neighborhood of afactory; it can envelop a wholecommunity. The traditional prin-ciples of preventive medicine em-ployed by the public Health serv-ice are being directed to thoseenvironmental factors which af-fect workers' health."

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Afte Hog JQooIThe Official Publication of



Dean's LetterTeachers in the Osteopathic

Profession. IVThe recruitment of students

for the osteopathic colleges is,and always will be, a matter ofimmediate and constant concern.Selection of future teachers mustnever be lost from sight duringrecruiting of students by theosteopathic physician, land bothprocedures must necessarily gohand in hand.

It is hoped, of course, that atleast one student in perhaps twoor three hundred may be foundwho has the necessary potentialqualities of a teacher (see LogBook June, 1951) and who isabove all properly and sincerelymotivated.

This student may be discoveredin the home, primary and sec-ondary schools, preprofessionalschool, and in the professionalschool itself. Innoculation ofthe student with the osteopathicconcept and the pursuit andteaching of the healing art mustbe regarded as a delicate matter.

IN THE PROCESS OF IN-DOCTRINATION THE DOC-TOR WHO COUNSELS THESTUDENT MU ST NEVERFORGET THAT HE IS ACT-ING IN THE CAPACITY OF ATEACHER HIMSELF, AN DTHAT' HE IS ATTEMPTINGTO INCULCATE INTO THEMIND OF A YOUNGSTER ACERTAIN PHILOSOPHYWHICH HE HIMSELF PRO-FESSES TO BELIEVE ANDPRACTISE.

This teacher-philosopher mustkeep in mind and stress his ownfundamental good qualities whichshould be:1. Faith in God and the natural

biological laws.2. Strict adherence to the Osteo-

pathic Oath to the limit of hiscapacity.

3. Perpetual study habits to keepabreast of the times.

4. Conscious discrimination be-tween practise for the sake ofgood health and practise forthe sake of personal aggran-dizement.

5. Moral and physical strengthto exemplify the above code.The youthful mind is plastic,

observant and keenly alert. It islooking for a model after whichto pattern its own life. Whatbetter model can be presented tohim in his formative years thanthe physician who practises hisown professional code of moralsand ethics?

'The youngsters at home and atschool, and their parents as well,believe their doctor and what hecan do. The doctor is strategical-ly situated for selection of stu-dents and teachers to perpetuatehis profession.

SENIORS ENTERTAINED . . .(Continued from Page 1)

was Iowa, The Best Way of Life.John Rolles, a British subject

of Kamalapuram, South India,the class president, in expressingthanks on behalf of the seniorclass said, "This is one of themost memorable nights for thestudent guests, because the ban-quet. so graciously arranged, re-minded them most forcibly of thefact that the time was very nearwhen they would join the ranksof the profession and they feltthat they were not going out in-to the world alone to face un-friendly competition, but into thefellowship of the greatest profes-sion-Osteopathy."

Guests included Dr. W. S. Ed-mund, a member of the IowaBoard of Osteopathic Examin-ers; Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Ander-son (she is state Auxiliary presi-dent); association secretary Mr.Dwight James and wife; and Mr.Frank Miles, association publicrelations council. Also :'omDes Moines Still College of Oste-opathy and Surgery, Presidentand Mrs. Edwin F. Peters; Deanand Mrs. John B. Shumaker;Registrar and Mrs. Wendell R.Fuller; Dr. and Mrs. Walter E.Heinlen; D r s. Richard andNancy DeNise; and Dr. LeonardGrunmbacl.

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN . . .(Continued from page 1)

good man. Standards of great-ness vary, and it is unlikely thathistorians will remember GeorgeVI as great, as we understandthat term. Yet in an indefina-ble sense. he had the greatnessof simplicity, and that is why hewas greatly loved by all whoknew him.

He loved his home and his im-mediate family, and for thatreason he was able to reach outinto the homes of his people andspeak the common languagewithout presumption. He had adeep concern for the worker andhis problems and for young peo-ple and their activities. HisChristian character and his moralinfluence will continue to havetheir effect for a long time onthose who, as one writer put it,"hunger for the good."

When I sailed from Englandin 1947, King George was on thethrone; when I return this year,Queen Elizabeth will be reigning;but the continuity remains un-broken, "The King is dead; longlive the Queen." Our Queenbrings to her task those personalgifts which hold great promiseand which characterized herfather. As he won the affection-ate allegiance of his people, weare confident that she also willwin that affection. She hasdedicated her life to high calling,and she will go forward in theseuncertain times in the knowledgethat she has the loyalty of hersubjects to support her.

If and when you changeyour address, please notifythe LOG BOOK promptly.

Ralph I. McRae, D.O.Chairman of the Division of

Psychiatry

It is well in taking the historyof a new patient to obtain 'an ac-curate account of the number ofphysicians they have been to andwhat was prescribed, AND HOWMUCH THEY HAVE LEFT.Careless prescribing of manyphysicians gives a patient theopportunity of accumulating arather formidable array of cap-sules, tablets, bottles and pow-ders. They usually name themby color and have no idea of thepotency of any, and not uncom-monly get them quite mixed upas to which are sedatives andwhich are to "wake me up." Pa-tients of this type collect theseitems and cling to them with akind of mystical fascination. Themagic that they endow themwith is more precious than themoney lying in their purse be-side the envelope of tablets.

Students and doctors alike con-stanly ask me, "How do you ex-pect me to take time with thesepatients to find out all of this?"Neither the patient or the doctorwants to really face the problem-both are satisfied with the goalthat gives symptomatic relief orgets the patient out of the officeor off of the phone as quicklyas possible. Many of these pa-tients are apprehensive of usingtoo much of the doctor's time andoften leave without telling halfof what they came to say. Thephysician who is constantly rush-ing is quite often merely settingup a pattern expressing his ownemotional conflict and does notnecessarily accomplish any moreand often as much as the slowermoving, thought provoking prac-titioner who makes rapid pro-gress by silent observation andtaking an extra five minutes tolisten and encourage the patientto tell the simple facts of theproblem.

In my work with emotionallydisturbed patients, I also hearanother frequent question "Why

is it that doctors do not let metalk like this. Why don't theyknow these things, why did theygive me so many pills and neverfind out what was wrong withme?" What is time, under thecircumstances like these? Howmuch time is spent by severalmembers of a hospital staffwhen a patient is brought incomotose from an over dose ofsedation? How much time couldhave been saved by taking justthat much time by one person-the man who prescribed the se-dation to find out what it wasthat the patient wanted to say?How much time is spent by theagonized patient trying to sleepunder toxic sedation with theturmoil of emotional conflict toset the stage for despair? Howmuch time is spent by many phy-sicians to whom these patientsgo in repetitious routine check-ups and routine prescribing? Howmuch time is spent in telephoneconversations, unnecessary nightcalls and other irritating factorswhich result from ignoring thesepatients and prescribing sedationthat solves nothing, but the mo-mentary dysfunction of some ab-berrrant nerve pathways?

The essential element of theproblem is this. When the neu-rotic patient accepts the sedative,and when it is prescribed as theonly treatment for his problemand the true etiology is not madeclearer to him, it is not goodtreatment. It is quite naturaland understandable to give symp-tomatic relief when called uponto do so, but to let such smother-ing of symptoms be the only andbasic "treatment" for the patientis truly bad treatment. Suchrelief is not treatment, and ifsuch relief is the only treatmentthe patient would often be muchbetter off to have had no treat-ment. To put it another way se-dation only stops half of theneurotic's pain. There is stillthe higher psychic tension lyingin wait, and often haunting thedepths of the sedation sleep inenergy wasting dreams. We canfeed but half their hunger bysuch half-way measures.

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are now available: Cancer: TheProblem of Early Diagnosis;Breast Cancer: The Problem ofEarly Diagnosis; Gastrointesti-nal Cancer: The Problem ofEarly Diagnosis; and UterineCancer: The Problem of EarlyDiagnosis.

It is hoped that these filmswill be used as a part of a plan-ned program for county, district,or state society meetings.

Address requests for thesefilms to: Stuart F. Harkness,D. 0., Tumor Clinic, Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery, 722 Sixth Avenue, DesMoines, Iowa,

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Atlas ClubThe election of officers was

the main topic of interest duringthe last regular club meeting ofthe semester. The following wereelected to assume their officialduties starting in February: No-ble Skull-Ralph Blackwell; Oc-cipital-Russell Hollabaugh; Sla-crum-William Vawter; StylusLowell Troester; Pylorus-LeeWalker; Styloid-Robert Loerke;Receptaculum - Doug Hackett;Right Clavicle - FrederickSmith; Left Clavicle-Victor Re-rucha; 'and Radius-John J. Na-d'aud.

The retiring officers join inextending their best wishes andpledging their cooperation to thenew officers for continued suc-cess this semester.

Iota Tau SigmaFraternity activity was dras-

tically curtailed by semesterexams with one exception. Broth-er Richard Junkerman 'and wifeLillian took this occasion to be-come parents of a daughter,Mary Alice, weight 6 lbs. 15 oz.,who arrived at Still HospitalFebruary 4 at 8:19 a.m.

Both proud parents and daugh-ter are doing fine. Congratula-tions. Dick!

L. O. G.An enjoyable meeting was held

on the eve of February 11 in thehospital dining room. Becauseof the large attendance, planswere discussed for the springdance and picnic. These affairshave been well supported by thecollege-the picnic especially isa time for fun, with wives andchildren of the students turningout in force. It is customarilythe only all-school picnic heldyearly.

Pledges were inducted into thefraternity this month at a galadinner held at the Pastime Club.The'new members are Max Stet-tner, Zane Hurkin, Irwin Kurt-

zack, Joseph Maxwell, DavidRothman, Robert Gillon, andJack Stanzler. We welcome anew pledge, John Latini, a juniorstudent from Philadelphia, Penn-sylvania.

Congratulations in cupid's be-half are extended to past presi-dent Bill Lurie on his engage-ment to Miss Jean Marcus of St.Louis and to past secretary,Marty Fleischer, on his engage-ment to Miss Margery Davidsonof Long Island, New York.

Newman ClubAn enlightening movie was

presented to the Newman Clubmembers and guests during theJanuary meeting. The title was"You Can Change The World."The 'theme concerned FatherKeller and his Christopher Move-ment. It was stated that ap-proximately one per cent of theworld's population is working'against betterment of mankind.To counteract this, one per certof the World's population mustbe called&in to work equally hardfor the igood of the world.

The 'movie:was: well receivedby those,: attending, and" plansare being -formulated for more.sessions of this nature. In theimmediate future Flather-:: J.Weiss will lead discussions ''onEthics 'and Church Beliefs.

O. W. C. C.Tuesday evening, January 15,

new officers of the O . C. C.were installed: President- Ar-lene Sayers; Vice-President-Reo Eske; Secretary-Nancy Ap-gar; Treasurer - Pat King;Sergeant-at-A rm s - MargaretCrommet; Historian - DorothyYoung; Reporter-Pat McLloyd;Corresponding Secretary-NaomiLloyd; Sunshine girl-- MargaretPetty. Congratulations to thenew officers and many thanks tothe 1951: officers for their pastservices.

The February 15 meeting washighlighted by an excellent dis-

cussion of "What the CancerGrant will mean to Still College,"by Doctor Harkness. He also of-fered to the club la movie con-cerning cancer. Members in at-tendance wish to thank Dr.Harkness very sincerely for mak-ing this meeting both an enjoy-'able and a profitable one.

Mrs. Carl Nagy presented tothe club the program for theApril 18 Auxiliary BenefitDance, the proceeds of whichwill go to the hospital nursery.Any student's wife wishing tohelp is asked to contact Mrs.Nagy. Hostesses for the eveningwere Margaret Hinz, RosemaryHimelberger, and Blarbara Ro-stek.

P. . G.The election of officers for the

last half of the 1951 school yearwere -'held' February 4 at thePSG House. Thirty-eight activemembers were present, severalwho had just returned from serv-ing their externships. ArchonAl Conway will present the gavelto the new elective, Ken 'Taylor,at the next meeting. Also to bedubbed will be Cory Himmer-burger, replacing Glynn Raleyas sub-archon. Tom Young willtake over the books for outgoingpronatarius, Stan Nelson; 'andthe new sergeant-at-arms, JimEgly, will fill the space of ClaireArmstrong. These new electiveswill serve until the beginning ofthe 1952 school year in Septem-ber. The new house manager,Bob Gabriel, will serve in the ca-pacity resigned by Jim Martin.

Pledges of PSG will becomeactive members on Sunday morn-ing, February 24. The initiationat the house will be followed by'a fraternity dinner for activemembers. A guest speaker willbe presented by Archon Taylor-May 'all actives attend!

A reminder for the seniors whohave not as yet received theirFREE copy of the alumnae di-rectory-Stan has plenty.

Delta OmegaDelta Omega has had an active

schedule of programs during thefirst semester. The first meet-ing of the year was held at thehome of Dr. Genevieve Stoddard

on September 13. during whichDr. Stoddard's outdoor fireplacewas put to good use-until thecold weather finally drove us in-side. Dr. Josephine DeMarco,class of '50, was the guest of theevening. On September 28 awork night was held at the homeof Drs. Michael land Sue Fisher,at which Dr. Nancy DeNisedemonstrated Osteopathic tech-niques.

Dr. Mary Golden was hostessto the sorority on October 12 ata dinner at the Silhouette fol-lowed by 'a demonstration of of-fice technique at her office.

On November 7 Dr. Paul Kim-berly demonstrated the use ofthe McManus' table in low backproblems.

The pledging of freshmenPhoebe Benson and Evelyn Moun-tain was held at the home landoffice of Dr. Sarah Jean Gibsonon November 29.

On February 8 several of thealumni and honorary members,including Drs. Mary Golden,Rachel Woods, Genevieve Stod-dard, Dorothy Mullin, EvelynKetman, Sarah Jean Gibson, 'andMrs. Byron Cash, honored uswith their presence lat the initia-tion of Phoebe Benson andEvelyn Mountain at the dinnerand ceremony held 'at Sammyand May's. After the ceremonythe group adjourned to the homeof Dr. Gibson for fun and fel-lowship.

On Valentine's Day Mrs. Ed-win F. Peters had a dinner forthe sorority at her home, fol-lowed by Ian 'interesting discus-sion of the problems of GeneralPractice conducted by Dr. RalphMcRae. Mrs. JVcR'ae was a wel-come guest fo- the evening.

, .Various otlwr stimulating ac-tivities are on Delta Omega'sprogram for the rest of the year.

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ALUMNI EDITION

Your Board of Trustees is composed of 13 outstanding Businessand Professional people who give freely of their time so that yourschool will be not another college, but an Outstanding Institution inthe field of the therapeutic sci- D. M. S. C. 0. S.-on 9nPAx Tl a how o ram A Lnn- h i

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reading from left to right are asfollows: Dr. Howard A. Graney,Surgeon-Secretary of the Boardof Trustees; Dr. Mary E. Golden,Physician - Treasurer of theBoard of Trustees; Mr. WinfieldW. Scott, Vice President-ValleyBank and Trust Co.; Dr. BryonL. Cash, Radiologist-Represen-tative of the National AlumniAssociation of D.M.S.C.O.S.; Mr.Gibson C. Holliday, Lawyer-Federal Judge, Chairman of theBoard of Trustees; Mr. ArthurG. Kenworthy, Storey- Ken-worthy Office Supply Co.; Dr.Jean F. LeRoque, President ofthe National Alumni Associationof D.M.S.C.O.S.-A visitor to theboard meeting; Mr. Ted Flynn-Flynn Insurance Agency; Mr.Raymond B. Mulder-President,First Federal State Bank, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trus-tees; Dr. Edwin F. Peters-Pres-ident of the College.

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Members of the Board ofTrustees not present at the timeof taking of the picture, Mr.Homer Clark-President, PortHuron Machinery Co.; Dr. E. S.Honsinger, S u r g e o n - Ames,Iowa; Mr. W. E. Ray-President,Grocers Wholesale Co-op Inc.; Dr.George W. Sutton, Physician-Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Representa-tive of the Iowa Society of Oste-opathic Physicians -and Surgeons;

tMr. Miaion Wallace, V. President,Stoner-McCray System,

This board meets monthly on the third Tuesdayand members of the profession are always welcometo visit a board meeting. The board is divided intothe following committees:

Finance-Executive and Endowment, Maintenance,and Operation. These committees meet separatelyduring the month and report at each monthly boardmeeting. The time given by these board memberscould not be purchased. They are serving yourschool for their devotion to 'a principal.


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In This Issue...Page

Internationally Known Doctor Visits Your School........ 2

President Chats-Review of the Growth of Your School... 3

Dean's Letter-Selecting Students for Admission toYour School ....................................... 4

Your Hospital ................. ...... ...... 4

You Are Always Welcome ............................. 5(President of Student Faculty Council)

Homecoming-Graduation Program ..................... 5

Benefit Dance-April 18 ................... ........... 5(Proceeds to your Hospital)

Fraternity and Sorority News ...................... 7 and 8

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BENEFIT DINNER-DANCE APRILInternationally KnownDoctor Visits Here

ijr. w alter Hi. ielnlenA quiet, soft-spoken, unassum-

ing gentleman from Linz, Aus-tria, Dr. A. Plenk, internationallyknown in the fi'eld of medicine,visited the college February 18.Dr. Plenk was in Des Moines tovisit with his friend and formerpupil, Dr. Walter E. Heinlen,chief of surgery at Still Osteo-pathic Hospital.

Dr. Plenk graduated from theUniversity of Vienna in 1927 andspent the following year in in-ternal medicine and then twoyears as operating pupil. Follow-ing this, he was a resident insurgery for nine years in Munici-pal Hospital in Vienna. Since thattime he has been surgeon in chiefat the Municipal Hospital inLinz, Austria.

In commenting on the hospital,the school, and the clinics, Dr.Plenk stated, "Of what I havehad the opportunity to see, thehospital seems to be an adequate-ly equipped and well administeredinstitution. The laboratories ofthe college are well equipped andI am happy to see that researchis going on in different depart-ments. The didactic methods andpractical means of instruction,plus the available films, dia-grams, models, tables, and graphs,impressed me very much. I amespecially impressed by the workof the students in the AnatomyDepartment and the overall train-ing of the students in the mostdifficult chapters of medical edu-cation. I am also impressed withthe work that is being done inboth the general clinic and in thetumor clinic. There is a greatneed for this. The caliber of themembers of the staff is excellent.They are enthusiastic about theirwork, and I am sure they areprimarily interested in impartingknowledge to the students, serv-ing those in need of medical at-tention and that they are strivingto improve the methods of caringfor those that need their serv-ices."

"I want to thank Dr. Heinlen,

the staff, and the faculty for hav-ing given me this opportunity tovisit with you and see for myselfwhat you are doing. I am amazedat the work that is being done inan institution of this size and feelthat your contributions to thefield of the healing arts shouldreceive greater recognition."

While in Des Moines Dr.Plenk was interviewed on theNames in the News program byRuss Van Dyke, popular newscommentator over radio stationKRNT. During the interviewDr. Plenk stated that the pri-mary purpose of his third tripto the United States was to visitthe Mayo Clinics in Rochester,Minnesota. "I know of this placeall my life and I do not feel thatmy education is complete untilI visit this place. I know someof these men through literaturebut have never met them andthis I must do. The fame of theMayo Clinic has spread all overthe world."

Commenting on research andthe advances in medicine Dr.Plenk stated, "America has notlooked to Europe for advances inmedicine for the last century.Europe is not able to keep up inresearch and never will. Thesmall states in Europe can nevergive science the abilities you cangive here."

Speaking of technique Dr.Plenk said, "This is a personalquality. Although knowledge andpractices are more or less uni-form the world over technique ismuch more the personal qualitiesof an individual than of a coun-try."

In conclusion Dr. Plenk said,"It is fortunate that we can

Urges Osteopaths BeAdmitted toDecorah Hospital

Mr. Fred Biermann of Decorah,Iowa, former United States Rep-resentative, one of Winneshiekcounty's ,most prominent citizenschallenges the Decorah Iowa hos-pital board to open its doors tothe services of local osteopaths.

In a letter to the editor of theDecorah Iowa Public Opinion Mr.Biermann called attention to theaction of the trustees of the newGuthrie County Memorial Hos-pital having voted to admit oste-opaths to the use of that institu-tion. Mr. Biermann stated that,"Decorah has had Osteopathsabout 40 years and they havemade a record to be proud of.Sometimes they have effectedcures after medical doctors havefailed. It isn't fair to deny tothose who prefer osteopathicphysicians the diagnostic facilitiesof our hospital and the care thatare available to persons who em-ploy medical physicians."

In closing Mr. Biermann madethis statement, "If the board oftrustees of the Decorah Hospitalopens its doors to the use ofosteopathic physicians many per-sons would benefit. None wouldbe harmed and the board wouldplace itself on the side of enlight-ened tolerance."

visit back 'and forth, help one an-other and exchange ideas. Yourpeople have been most kind to meand my appreciation to them ismost deep and will never be for-gotten."

D. O.'s AttendCancer Conference

Drs. Walter E. Heinlen, Chiefof Surgery; Stuart F. Harkness,Coordinator of the Cancer Teach-ing program; and Joseph Mc-Nerney, staff and faculty mem-ber of Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery, at-tended the Second National Canc-er Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio,March 3, 4, and 5, 1952.

Fourteen p an e I discussionswere held concerning the follow-ing cancer problems: Breast,Genitourinary, Head and Neck,Lymphoma and Leukemia, Radio-biology, Genetics, Cytology, Fe-male Genital Tract, Lung Cancer,Chemotherapy, Isotopes, Virology,Steroid Endocrinology, and Gas-trointestinal.

Among those participating inthe conference were the followingmedical men well known to theosteopathic profession: Lauren V.Ackerman and Evarts A. Graham,of Washington University Schoolof Medicine, St. Louis, Frank E.Adair and George T. Pack, Me-morial Cancer Center, New YorkCity; Gould Andrews, Oak RidgeInstitute of Nuclear Studies, Med-ical Division, Oak Ridge; O. T.Clagett, Mayo Clinic; GeorgeCrile, Jr., Western Reserve Uni-versity of Medicine, Cleveland;Juan A. del Regato, PenroseCancer Hospital, C o 1 o r a d oSprings; and Owen H. Wangen-steen, University of MinnesotaMedical School, Minneapolis.

This conference was sponsoredby the American Cancer Society,Inc., National Cancer Institute ofthe U. S. Public Health Service,and the American Association forCancer Research.

Receive Second CancerGrant

Dr. Raymond F. Kaiser, ChiefCancer Control Branch, NationalCancer Institute has notified Dr.Peters that D.M.S.C.O.S. will re-ceive another $25,000 CancerGrant for the period June 1,1952 through Miay 31, 1953.

Still College received its first$25,000 Cancer Grant from theNational Cancer Institute June 1,1951.

In reply to Dr. Kaiser, Dr.Peters said "We feel that thisCancer teaching program hasbeen of inestimable value, notonly to our students but to themembers of the Osteopathic pro-fession in the State of Iowa aswell.'


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Physician's PrayerLord, Who on earth didst minister

To those who helpless layIn pain and weakness, hear me now,

As unto Thee I pray.

Give to mine eyes the power to seeThe hidden source of ill,

Give to my hand the healing touchThe throb of pain to still.

Grant that mine ears be swift to hear,The cry of those in pain;

Give to my tongue the words that bringComfort and strength again;

Fill Thou, my heart with tendernessMy brain with wisdom true,

And when in weariness I sink,Strengthen Thou me anew.

So in Thy footsteps may I tread,Strong in Thy strength alway,

So may I do Thy blessed workAnd praise Thee day by day.

"The Physician's Prayer" was presented to Dr. WalterE. Heinlen, Chief of Surgery, of your hospital, by one ofhis patients.

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The President Chats-Your College Associated with Accounts Payable, a college administrator is al-ways concerned with two other notable paramount headaches; name-ly, Notes Payable and Mortgages. These three pillars of administra-tive anxiety (Accounts Payable, Notes Payable and Mortgages)comprise a constellation commonly known as Liabilities. The liabili-ties of the College were highest during the past six years on Janu-ary 31, 1951 with a grand total of $205,463.08. However, on Decenm-ber 31, 1951, this grand total was $177,400.30; therefore a net of$28,062.78 in the reduction of the College's Liabilities.

During the past six years, the assets ~of the College have showna very healthy growth. From $251,231.00 to $1,253,634.66. Duringthis period of time $291,751.40 in cash has been contributed to theCollege through the Osteopathic Progress Fund. A breakdown ofthe Osteopathic Progress Fund contributions is shown in Table-III.

TABLE III.O. P. F. Cash Contributions Over a Six Year Period:

Year194619471948194919501951

Dr. Edwin F. Peters, President, Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy & Surgery.

Dr. Jean F. LeRoque, Class of '40, President of the Na-tional Alumni Association of this college, and Mr. WendellR. Fuller, Registrar and Editor of the Log Book, deservepraise and commendation for their efforts in presenting tothe Alumni and friends of the College this special AlumniIssue.

College Alumni have always been more or less active in the affairsof their Alma Mater, but this writer is of the opinion that theAlumni of the various Osteopathic Colleges have set ,a new high inthis country for manifesting not only a keen interest, but also makingmost significant financial contributions to their mother school. Ofcourse, this interest has not been 100%, since in every profession orevery walk of life we have our share of parasites.

The writer has just gotten well entrenched in his seventh year asyour chief administrative servant, and it is his feeling that a briefreview of the financial and educational growth of this, your college,should be of interest ,and pride to each of you.

Turning the pages of time back to December 31, 1946, and follow-ing through for the next six years we observe the following growth:

TABLE IComparative study of Assets and Net Worth of DMSCOSover a Six Year Period.

December 31, 1946December 31, 1947December 31, 1948December 31, 1949December 31, 1950December 31, 1951

Assets$ 251,231.00

288,146.48826,713.19

1,065,429.251,146,706.071,253,634.66

Net Worth$ 146,819.93

173,653.91586,321.21642,952.20711,291.33770,759.77

TABLE IIViewing the growth of the College from the Voucher Regis-ter, we see the following significant growth over the six yearperiod:

1946-$178,101.591947- 481,291.791948- 533,879.681949-- 656,337.391950- 836,057.141951- 825,094.04

One of the greatest of all worries for a college administrator ishis Accounts Payable. The accounts have a range for the past fiveyears of from $9,172.41 in January, 1947, to $78,485.80 in January,1951. The average monthly amount in Accounts Payable for thepast five years is as follows: 1947-$15,599.78; 1948-$35,977.55;1949-$30,078.38; 1950-$41,315.73; 1951-$62,912.55. However, onFebruary 19, 1952, the date of the writing of this article, the Presidentis most pleased to report that the 'amount of Accounts Payable is$15,563.41, a sum smaller than at any time during the five yearperiod of 1947 through 1951.

Amount$ 58,020.97

56,022.9339,397.6646,110.0047,837.7144,362.13

$291,751.40

Yes, Alumni, we are greatful to you for the important part youhave played in the growth of your College. The above sum, morethan a quarter of a million dollars, has been used entirely in capitalimprovements. A substantial amount went into the College Hospital.The College Clinic, and equipment for the laboratories, has consumedthe balance of your gifts. You. our Alumni, have set a precedentwhich other professional people can view with envy. You, throughyour financial interest, have made possible an educational programwhich is based upon sound pedagogical premises and a programwhich has commanded the attention and approval of recognizedacadamicians. Each alumnus should take great personal pride in hisown contribution to the furtherance of Osteopathic Education.

Not only has your College grown in the financial area, but thestudent body has shown a growth from 41 students in January, 1946,to 288 students for the opening of the current school year. Thenumber of paid employees of your school has increased from 8 inJanuary, 1946 to 192 iat the present time.

The challenge of Osteopathic Education will never die. PRO-GRESS is being made but progress is not making possible a perfectorganization; it is merely moving forward with the Trading of OldProblems for New Ones. This College, like every college in thecountry, will forever need the help of their Alumni if the college isto make PROGRESS.

Dr. Phil RussellConvocation Speaker

Dr. Phil R. Russell, A.S.O. '16of Fort Worth, Texas, addressedan All-College Convocation themorning of February 15 on theArt of Practice. Following theConvocation Dr. Russell visitedwith the students in the after-noon, and spoke to the membersof the fraternities at an inter-fra-ternity meeting at the P. S. G.House in the evening.

Speaking to an overflow crowdof students and doctors, Dr. Rus-sell charged each of them with theresponsibility of always remem-bering the fundamental conceptof Osteopathy. Speaking of prac-tice Dr. Russell said "Every per-son in the profession should prac-tice the following relationships:(1) Doctor-Patient relationships.Gain the confidence of your pa-tients. Take time to talk to them.You are a D. O. Let your patientsknow this and let them knowwhat Osteopathy is. (2) Doctor-Doctor relationships. Practiceethical doctor to doctor relation-ships. (3) Doctor-Community re-lationships. Be civic minded. The

entire community in which youlive is your responsibility. Makesure that your public relationsare in keeping with the best in-terests of your profession.

In conclusion Dr. Russell statedthat all doctors should remember-- "you lose patients-other doc-tors don't steal them."

Dr. Russell is Past President ofthe American Osteopathic Associ-ation and Chairman of its Com-mittee on Central Home Office.He is Executive Secretary of theTexas Association of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons and Ed-itor of the Texas OsteopathicPhysicians Journal.

To Auxiliary MembersEverywhere

Did you read what they hadto say about YOU in theMarch issue of the AAOARecord? If YOU haven't readthis issue, YOU should andfrom cover to cover.

Don't miss What's YourScore in Civic Affairs (page8), and Why Should There Bean Auxiliary? (page 19).

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The Dean's Letter

Dr. John B. Shumaker, Dean, Des Moines Still College of Oste-opathy & Surgery.

To the Parents and Friends ofJohn Smith

If John Smith has the poten-tialities of a good doctor, theAdmissions Committee wantshim as a student. If he possessestraits unbecoming to a doctor,the Committee prefers that hechoose some other vocation.

Obviously it is the duty of theCommittee to review the evi-dence, to evaluate it and to makea decision which will have a se-rious impact on the future ofany young man or woman. TheCommittee is a jury which mustdecide for or against in ,accord-ance with the known facts. Itmust be able to predicate thesuccess of an applicant, basingits prediction on information inits possession.

Above all, the Committee mustbe impartial and just. giving con-sideration to the applicant him-,self, avoiding any influencewhich may be exerted to distortthe situation, and discovering in-formation which may lead tofalse evaluation and unhappinesslater on.

All who read this article mustfeel as if they are active mem-bers of the Committee in orderto appreciate its problems.

Students who aspire to be ad-mitted to Still are prompted todo so for a combination of reas-ons:

1. A sincere desire to treat thesick and to contribute totheir physical, mental andspiritual welfare.

2. A selfish desire to satisfyan ego.

3. A selfish desire to acquirewealth and out-Jones theJoneses.

4. The mere determination toemulate the Horatio Algerheroes.

5. The determination to becomea doctor because of a medi-cal family history.

6. Insistence on the part of aparent (who may be a doc-tor), without rational con-sideration of filial qualifi-cations.

After due thought it is im-mediately apparent that theyoung man must reach the de-cision to become a doctor. He isentitled to discuss matters withothers (friends, parents, coun-selors) but he must do the weigh-ing and he alone can reach ia de-cision. The insistent parent toooften fails to reckon the conse-quences of his insistence-Thewise parent is a wise counselor.

Now that the Admissions Com-mittee has been infinitely in-creased to include several thou-sand readers of this article, it istime to consider one of the ap-plicants-John Smith.

John may be married. He maybe 20 or 40 years old. Perhapshe has a family; or he is di-vorced. He may be a veteran orsubject to selective service.

He may have attended four orfive colleges, or perhaps just one.He may be brilliant but broke;or he may be a poor student whowas driven to college by wealthyaspiring parents. The college heattended may or may not be ap-proved. He may have applied toother schools of therapy includ-ing osteopathic.

His father may be dead, 'a la-borer, an immigrant or a doctor(medical, perhaps); or his moth-er may have a job. What abouthis family background? Poor buthonest is still something to beproud of.

This information and muchmore must be available to theAdmissions Committee who clas-sify the qualifications of the ap-plicant according to:

1. Interest in the Osteopathicprofession,

2. General educational and vo-cational background.

3. State of finances.4. Vocabulary and r e a d i n g

comprehension.5. Emotional stability.6. Apparent health and physi-

cal condition.7. Personal handwritten state-

ment of reasons for seekingadmission.

8. Social orientation or adapta-bility.

9. Recommendations f r o m:(a) an osteopathic physicianin practice;(b) counselor on pre-osteo-pathic college faculty(c) reputable citizen(d) Dean or Committee on

recommendations i npre-osteopathic college.

The Committee reviews all thismaterial prior to and in personalinterview with the applicant. Theinterview is required of all ap-licants and is never delegated,even in part, to anyone outsidethe college proper to save incon-venience of a trip to Des Moinesfrom distant places. Informationand recommendations are wel-comed, however, from doctorswho are skilled in the! art of in-terviewing.

John Smith may be the son ofanybody. but in the eyes of theCommittee, he is still JohnSmith. He must lead his ownlife, he must prepare himself torealize his ambitions, he mustdemonstrate ability, physical,mental, moral strength, andfaith in his own potentialities tothe Admissions Committee whorepresent a cross section of thebasic sciences and clinical facul-ties and the administration of theCollege.

The Admissions Committeemust reach decisions with sound,unbiased judgment in order tomeet its twofold obligations tothe profession and to the stu-dents and faculty of the College.

A personality has many facetsand admissions committees arenot infallible. If scrutiny of theapplicant is confined to one ortwo facets such as scholarship ora winning smile, a decision foror against may be tantamount toa blunder. The admissions com-mittee is charged with the re-sponsibility of fairness and jus-tice in judgment. In order tofunction properly and serve theprofession best it must discoverall possible facts and circum-stances relating to the applicantand weigh them carefully.

If John Smith fails to gain ad-mission, the reason may be obvi-ous or obscure to all but the Ad-missions Committee. If, on theother hand, he possesses thetraits of a good doctor, the Com-mittee will start him on his edu-cation for a career in Osteopa-thy.

Here and There

Dr. N. E. Parisi DMSCOS. 'Oc-tober '50, has begun practice inthe Dunlap Savings Bank build-ing at Dunlap, Iowa. Dr. Parisiserved his internship at Mc-Laughlin Osteopathic Hospital,in Lansing, Michigan.

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Dr. James F. McKeever DMS-COS, October '51 has begun prac-tice in the Mitchell building atPocahontas, Iowa.

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Dr. Charles Limanni DMSCOS,June '51, has opened his officein Toledo, Iowa. Dr. Limannirecently was associated with Dr.

YOUR HOSPITALA. C. Parmenter, Administrator

Still Osteopathic Hospital, anintegral part of Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy & Surgery,is a general hospital with sev--enty-five beds plus twenty-twobassinets. The professional staffconsists of 67 doctors who arequalified to care for most allbranches of the healing 'art.

During the year 1951, yourhospital had 3,318 admissions,655 births, and 1,122 operations.The ,average patient stay is 6.4days, which compares favorablywith the national average.

The financial plight of StillHospital is comparable to all oth-ers of the nation. How to utilizethe facilities so as to reduce thecost per patient day is a prob-lem. During the ten year periodfrom 1940 to 1950, hospital pay-rolls nearly tripled, while supplycosts more than doubled. For ex-ample, laundry costs are up138%; drugs, up 290%o; heat,light, and power, up 96%; food,up 80%; linen, up 140%; etc.For this reason hospitals mustkeep their institutions at nearcapacity or increase rates, whichnaturally works an ever-increas-ing hardship on the patients whoare also feeling the pinch of in-creased costs in their every dayliving.

It is estimated that the aver-age American citizen spends$27.30 on tobacco, $9.30 on jewel-ry, $54.60 on liquor, $67.30 onrecreation, against only $10.60per person on hospitalization.

One of the recent developmentsin hospital care is the decline inthe length of stay in general hos-pitals. Chiefly responsible areadvances in the use of antibioticsand early ambulation followingsurgery and childbirth. This de-cline in length of stay means thathospials must have more patientsto keep up to capacity.

Still Hospital is ,a non-profitinstitution, as are the great ma-jority of hospitals. The Boardof Trustees receives no salariesor dividends. No bonuses arepaid to workers. Still Hospitaloperates at a loss part of thetime, largely because patients,are unable to pay for their ser-vices. Many people are pre-pay-ing for their care through BlueCross or other insurance typeplans which protect them againstcost of sickness and also protecttheir hospital. Were it not forinsurance, where would your hos-pital look for operating funds?

K. George Shimoda, DMSCOS'43, in Marshalltown, Iowa.

* * ,Dr. H. S. Finck DMSCOS,

June '50, has become associatedwith Dr. George Marston at theSchaller Hospital and Clinic,Schaller. Iowa. After servinghis internship in the OsteopathicHospital at Yakima, Washing-ton Dr. Finck practiced inGrundy Center, Iowa.

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Dr. Robert F. Herrick, DMS-COS, '30, recently announced theopening of his new office at 403Howes building in Clinton, Iowa.

HOMECOMING-GRADUATION, JUNE 4, 5, 6Boatman's Cradle to

Rock Santa Fe

Dr. L. C. Boatman, DMSCOS,1933, osteopathic physician andsurgeon, has opened his CradleHome in new quarters in SantaFe, New Mexico. The only in-stitution in Santa Fe devoted ex-clusively to the care of womenpatients, this privately-ownedmaternity hospital is modern inevery detail. Psychology hasbeen used in decorating with acolor scheme that is both restfuland bright, utilizing sun yellow,rose, and green.

Cubicle units, all glassed in,are available for each infant inthe nursery. Under plastic bas-sinets are the fully-equippeddressing tables with everythingincluded that is needed for theindividual care of each baby.The nursery air is filteredthrough ultraviolet radiation.

The same modernism is notedin the delivery room. There, assoon as the baby is born, it isplaced in an incubator and thereare complete facilities for oxygenand resusitation.

The Cradle Home and its rou-tine are designed around thepatient. The patient gets indi-vidual, personalized service. Thehome is ready to care for anynon-infectious medical or surgicalfemale case.

Dr. Boatman extends to eachof you an invitation to visit himin his new Cradle Home. Whenin Santa Fe, drop in to theCradle Home and rock a whileand visit.

You Are AlwaysWelcome

On page 1 of this issue are pic-tures of your school 1946 and yourschool, clinic and hospital of 1952.The growth of the school planthas been the subject of many con-versations. Those of you whohave visited us recently have beenamazed at what has been accom-plished since 1946. Seeing was be-lieving!

Your school is known all overthe country for the high scholas-tic standards and its excellentstaff and faculty. These stand-ards plus the staff and facultyplus a constantly improving phys-ical plant plus alumni coopera-tion is what brought many of usto your school.

Most of you have contributedgenerously in time and money tomake this growth possible. Themembers of the student bodywould like to meet each one ofyou personally and to thank youfor making it possible for us toreceive our osteopathic educationin a school in which all of us canbe proud.

Plan to visit us on June 4, 5,and 6. An excellent program hasbeen planned especially for you.

We will be looking for you.Claire Armstrong

President, Student-FacultyCouncil.

Dear Fellow Alumni:At this time I would like to

let you know about the Home-coming-Graduation time get to-gether. A great number of youhave expressed the desire for an-other Homecoming program andthis way we felt we could com-bine two functions at the sametime. The program as listed belowwill start Wednesday afternoonat 2:00 p. m. on June 4 and willcontinue on Thursday morningand afternoon. Friday has beenset aside for inspection of theschool and hospital.-Graduationexercises at 7:30 p. m.

It is also planned to have a

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banquet Thursday night, at whichtime we will induct the seniorsinto the Alumni Association.

HERE IS THE GOOD NEWS:Thezonly expense is your banquetticket.

I would also like to remind youof our Alumni get together thattakes place each year at the na-tional convention. We have a fineprogram, good eats, and time forvisiting with old friends. Whynot plan to attend this year?

Sincerely,Jean F. LeRoque, D. 0.President, AlumniAssociation

Mrs. Violet Nagy, Chairmanof the Spring Benefit Dance, andMrs. Genevieve Peterson, Presi-dent of the Polk County Auxili-ary, inspect the stainless-steelnursery cabinets for which theproceeds of the dance, will beused.

The 5th Annual Spring BenefitDance, sponsored by the PolkCounty Osteopathic Auxiliarywith the aid of the OsteopathicWomen's College Club, will beheld at the Des Moines Golf andCountry Club, Friday, April 18,1952.

The proceeds from the dancethis year will be used to purchasestainless steel cabinets for eachbassinet in the nursery. This willassure each baby individualizedcare. The gift will also includea number of bedside tables.

The buffet dinner will be from7:00-8:30 P. M. with dancing from9:00-12:00 Midnite to the musicof Don Hoy's orchestra.

Door prizes will again be a fea-ture of the evening.

General chairman of the danceis Mrs. Carl Nagy, assisted byMrs. A. W. Dennis. MesdamesDan Toriello, L. D. Luka, B. E.Poundstone, Wesley Glantz, J. R.McNerney, and Stuart Harknessare ticket chairmen. Treasurerand corresponding secretary dur-ing the project is Mrs. Paul Kim-berly and Mrs. Paul Coan is re-cording secretary.

DO YOU REMEMBERCLASS OF 1919

Well man, Sick man, Dead man,Stiff

Hash 'em up, Cut 'em upWhat's the Diff.Humerous, Tumorous, H20We're the bunch from S.C.O.

Osteo Wow Wow!Skiney Wow Wow!Ribs Raised, Bones Set,We Cure, you betOsteopathsShst - illBooMMMMMMMMMAHAAAAAAAAAAOsteopathy!

June 4-5, 1952

A Survey of the Current Opinions Concerning theEtiology of Cancer .. Stuart F. Harkness, D. O.

"Cancer: The Problem of Early Diagnosis"-a mo-tion picture.

Cancer of the Gastrointestinal Tract.Clinical Pitcure ..... Stuart F. Harkness, D. O.

The Value of X-ray Diagnosis ...... Henry J.Ketman, D. O.

Special Aspects of Cancer of the Lower Gas-trointestinal Tract ....... Burton E. Pound-,istone, D. 0.

Recent Trends in the Philosophy of Treat-ment ............ Walter E. Heinlen, D. 0.

"Gastrointestinal Cancer: The Problem of EarlyDiagnosis."-a motion picture.

Cancer of the Lung.Etiology, Symptoms and Signs ...... Stuart F.

Harkness, D. O.The "Silent" Pulmonary Lesion ...... Henry J.

Ketman, D. O.Special Diagnostic Adjuncts . .R. B. Juni, D. 0.

D. A. Ambrosecchia, D. O.Treatment .......... Walter E. Heinlen, D. 0.

Discussion.Recess.Cancer of the Female Genital Tract.

Clinical Considerations .... Walter E. Heinlen,D. 0.

Pre-invasive Cancer of the Cervix and En-dometrium ...... D. A. Ambrosecchia, D. O.

Treatment .......... Henry J. Ketman, D. 0.n Uterine Cancer: "The Problem of Early Diag-

nosis" a motion picture."Breast Cancer: The Problem of Early Diag-

nosis."-a motion picture.Comments .......... Walter E. Heinlen, D. 0.Endocrine Imbalance in the Treatment ofBreast Cancer ...... Stuart F. Harkness, D. 0.

Laboratory Aids in the Diagnosis of Can-cer ...................... M. Stettner, M. S.

The Management of Inoperable Cancer Pati-ent ................ Richard P. DeNise, D. 0.

Summation .......... Stuart F. Harkness, D. 0.

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Many times we have been askedwhat the alumni had to say inreply to the letters we sent outto each D. O. regarding his par-ticipation in the $15 a month plan.We have tried to present a crosssection of the replies received byPresident Peters, Gibson C. Holli-day, President of the Board ofTrustees, and Dr. Jean LeRoque,President of the National AlumniAssociation.

"Enclosed find my 12 post-dated checks for $15 each to becashed the first of each month asindicated on check."

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"In reply to your letter of De-cember 1, which was reprinted inthe Log Book at a later date, Ihave felt for many years that amore active alumni organizationwas a necessity for the furtherdevelopment of our school. I be-lieve there are many of the alum-ni who feel a debt of gratitudeand will be interested in makingannual contributions to the school.Certainly your suggested $15 permonth should be a minimum. Iwould like to be listed among onegroup who agree to pay at least$15 per month on an annualbasis."

"I would also like to see an ac-tive mail campaign conducted,possibly through the alumni of-fices, to increase the number ofalumni who will make annual con-tributions as rapidly as possible.The strides forward which ourschool has made in recent yearsis spectacular and certainly alarge majority of our alumni willwant a small part in its furtherdevelopment."

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"I pledged $200 a year and amup to date on payments. I send$17 every month and $13 in De-cember, because I need that other$4 to buy my wife a Christmaspresent."

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"Two or three years ago whenthe Progress Fund campaignstarted, I pledged $1,000, payableat the rate of $200 a year forfive years. Now I am behind inmy payments because of onething or another. We built ahous'e this year and went into debtfor it so much that the paymentsare keeping me strapped all thetime. I would like very much tocontribute to Des Moines school,but at the present I do not seehow I can assume any more loadthan I am carrying."

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"Years ago I started with asubstantial gift in 'a lump sumand paid it and that continuingeach month I have contributed thesmall sum of $10 and expect todo so as long as I can get myhands on the wherewithal. StillCollege's check comes first."

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"This does not fulfill ,my dona-tion promise, but I will send acheck from time to time as I amable."

"I have pledged regularly eachyear and I, for one, have paid mypledges when they came due. Ihave also very recently mailed outover eighty letters to my patientsasking for contributions. It is toosoon to see the results."

"I think your letters are a fineidea. I hope you keep up the goodwork. Persistence may cause someof the doctors to come across fortheir own preservation and theirprofession."

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"In regard to your letter, wouldyou please inform me if my re-cent pledge has been paid in full?If this pledge is not paid I willsend a check by return mail."

"Please check the records andstop wasting postage. I am do-nating to Still and I am not be-hind with my pledge."

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"It is easy to see that a largerbudget may be required for suc-cessful continuation of our school,considering the recent expansionsand improvements in the physicalinstitutions. I have not made apledge to the school as yet be-cause it simply has not been inmy power to do so. As you pointout, paper pledges are not onlyworthless, but misleading. We canappreciate your desire to have anidea what may be forthcoming inthe future, but I would rathersend a check than a promise."

"It seems odd to me that theolder alumni could not be countedon for more active support. Noneof them seem to be starving-itwould seem that as one's incomerises, so should contributions to acertain point. Certainly the doc-tors who first initiated myselfinto the profession were in a po-sition to support their school. Iassume they have all been ap-proached, but have they all socompletely forgotten?"

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"May I again suggest that youcheck the records at Des MoinesStill College. You will or shouldfind my name on a placque in themain office. I send a check regu-larly and don't know why."

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"In reply to your form lettersregarding pledging to our col-leges, I wish to advise that I am100 per cent in accord with theidea; in fact, for several yearsnow I have been contributing $20per month through the 0. P. F.,which is earmarked for DesMoines. I am also endeavoring toreactivate the 0. P. F. programhere in Michigan."

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"I am sorry that anyone willmake a pledge to the school andthen not keep his word. Most ofthem, if not all, could do some-thing for their school now. I onlyhope the ones that make a month-ly pledge will stick to their word;and if and when I do, I will keepmy word as I am doing now onwhat I have pledged to theschool."

"I had to lower my head inshame, too-two years ago. Mynephew graduated with honorsfrom a recognized college in pre-medic work. I personally broughthim in and begged the college big-wigs to matriculate him, as Ineeded him in my office-they re-fused him-he is now taking med-icine at the U. of Iowa, but willnot be of any use to me. I mademy cash offer at that time-therewill be no other offers."

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"I have been sending $5 amonth during the past two years.I find it is much easier to do thatthan to remember to send $50or a $100 once or twice a year."

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"How can you expect us in astate with no hospitals to con-tribute to the support of the col-lege? We are rather limited inour scope although we have anexcellent law but no place to prac-tice. Further, we give and giveand then when we want a littlePG work, it kicks in plenty for itand in advance, too. How aboutcredit for our pledges on PGwork ?"

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"In May, 1950, I made a pledgof $600, to be paid monthly at therate of $10. This was a pledgeto the Osteopathic Progress Fund,designated for Des Moines Still.In 1950, I paid $110 of this pledgeand so far this year I have paid$100. I wish it were possible forme to make a larger pledge, butI cannot. I feel it is wiser to keepup to date with payments that canbe met than to promise more thanI can afford."

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"I have made my will and havea trust fund that will be for theProgress fund if I do not have tohave it to take care of me."

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"I have made several recentinvestments and it looks as if theywill pay off quite good. If so, myoriginal pledge will be doubled.(Have kept my pledge so far.)"

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"Your program sounds good,but I am actively engaged in theO. P. F. with ear mark for DesMoines."

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"I am paying on a pledge toOPF-about at the rate of $20 or$25 a month-60 per cent, or is it80 per cent, of which I earmarkedfor DMSCOS. Is this satisfac-tory ?"

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"I am certainly anxious to seethe "progress fund" be a successfor Still College, as well as forosteopathy."

"We shall take part in this pro-gram-Enclosed is check for firstpayment."

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"A very good idea. I'm for it100 per cent. I only hope that therest of the D. O.'s get on the balland keep the old Alma Mater onthe map. Enclosed find personalcheck for $15 as my first month's-pledge for the new plan."

"In reply to your letter, I wishto state: It is and has been myopinion for years that if ourschools graduate men and womenwho can and do do for sufferinghumanity the things that we pro-fess to do, our schools and hos-pitals should have little or notrouble (with the aid of properlytrained men representing them)in collecting funds from wealthyphilanthropically minded men andwomen all the financial aid n'eed-ed!"

"You will find enclosed mycheck for $50 to be applied to mypast 0. P. F. payments."

Community ServiceDr. J. K. Martin, DMSCOS

graduate, class of June, 1945, ispresident of the energetic cham-ber of commerce in Avondale,Arizona. Avondale, f o r m e r 1 yknown as Coldwater, from a coldwater well that was famous infrontier days, was incorporatedunder its present name in 1946.Avondale has grown from 600 to2,600 population in 10 years.

A great many problems con-front Dr. Martin and members ofthe chamber of commerce- prob-lems such as zoning (residentialand business), surfacing andlighting of streets, and gettingnew business to move in, especial-ly a bank (a survey indicatedthat a bank could rely on depositsof about three quarters of a mil-lion dollars).

If you are of the opinion thatthe above-named problems aren't'enough to worry the citizens ofAvondale, then read the rest ofthis article.

If you plan to visit Dr. Martinand are going by train, be sureyou buy a ticket to Litchfield,Arizona. (The Southern PacificRailroad depot in Avondale isknown as Litchfield.) The onlything wrong with this, in case youare wondering, is that there isn'treally a Litchfield-there is aLitchfield Park and a LitchfieldNaval Air Facility, but no Litch-field except on the depot sign.

If you are in Arizona and wantto call Dr. Martin, don't try tofind Avondale in any directoryand don't ask the long distanceoperator to ring Dr. J. K. Martinin Avondale. Drive to Pheoenix,look in the local directory-Litch-field Park section-and there youwill find the telephone number ofDr. Martin.

If you happen to be drivingthrough Phoenix 'and you want tosee Dr. Martin, just go 16 mileswest of Phoenix on U. S. 80. Askanyone you meet where Dr. Mar-tin's office is, and they will behappy to tell you, provided youaren't in Goodvear (incorporatedalso in 1945), which adjoins Avon-dale. If you are in Goodyear, justwalk across the street and therein Avondale, Arizona, you canfind Dr. J. K. Martin, osteopathicphysician and surgeon, presidentof the Avondale chamber of com-merce.

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Iowa SocietyIn Annual Convention

The annual convention of theIowa Society of Osteopathic Phy-sicians and Surgeons-May 19-20,Des Moines, Iowa.

Osteopathic PhysicianGranted Use of Hospital

River Falls, Wis. (AOA)-Dr.John Anderson, DMSCOS '32,River Falls osteopathic physi-cian, won his fight for the rightto bring patients to the city hos-pital here when the city councilamended hospital by-laws.

It was a.victory for the osteo-pathic physician over medicaldoctors who three weeks agothreatened to leave the city if hewere admitted. At the meeting,the city's two physicians saidthey would not leave.

Dr. Anderson has passed theWisconsin state examinations formedical doctors and has prac-ticed here 14 years.

Of the eight physicians on thehospital staff, six are fromneighboring communities. Untilrecent years the city had fivemedical doctors. Now there aretwo.

Missouri College StartsPre-Osteopathic Course

In a letter to President Peters,Dr. Walter H. Ryle, president ofNortheast Missouri State Teach-ers College, writes, "The NorthCentral Association has fully con-sented to our arrangement foraccepting credit from an approv-ed osteopathic college. We con-sider this a high commendation ofmodern osteopathic education."

Under the agreement, studentscompleting the College's three-year pre-osteopathic course willreceive their baccalaureate degreeupon completion of the first yearat an approved osteopathic col-lege. The College has recentlydistributed a pamphlet describingthis arrangement to high schoolsthroughout Missouri and otherstates.

Atlas ClubFrom the 44 active members of

Atlas Club-Greetings!Well, twelve new Freshmen and

one Junior were activated into fullmembership during the pastmonth. We all welcome WilliamA. Ross of Muskegon Heights,Michigan, James Dartley (Arling-ton, New Jersey), Leonard De-Looff (Grand Rapids, Michigan),

James Lanham (Niles, Ohio),Harry Larson (Youngstown,Ohio), Thomas. Lippold (St.Mary's Ohio), William Locke(Canton, Ohio), Anthony MoscalWindsor, Ontario), John O'Haver(Fayette, Missouri), Albert Pear-son (Philadelphia, Penn.), EdwardRugenstein (Roseville, Michigan),Edward Shealy (Albuquerque,New Mexico), and Donald Waite(Columbus, Ohio). Atlas Clubthroughout the nation extends itsheartiest welcome to these fineboys.

The Club unofficially welcomedthese men (and their spark plugsmen, let's face it) at an informalparty February 23. There wereplenty of refreshments, sand-wiches, and pleasant chatter until"Musical Chairs" was played-after that, anything went. We hadfun though.

It is heart-warming to findsomeone from your home state,especially if you are a long wayfrom home. However, there isalways someone in the Club eitherfrom your state or nearby. Ourroster is all inclusive (almost):Iowa (10 members), Michigan (8members), Ohio (10), Missouri(2), Florida (1), West Va. (1),Nebraska (2), 'Oklahoma (2),Wisconsin (2), Minn. (2), Penna.(2), California (1), New Jersey(1), New Mexico (1), and Wind-sor, Ont. (1). Needless to say wehave information-personal, thatis-from all sections of thecountry. No, no one is a strang-er long in Atlas Club.

We are proud-but sad in a way-to say goodbye to our gradu-ating Seniors. However, theirgoals are almost within reach andwe cannot detain them; they havestrived and conquered, no meanaccomplishment. W'e all saluteRuss Boysel, Michigan; RalphBraught, Iowa; Rex Conyers, Ne-braska; Donald Cunningham,Iowa; Edward Felmlee, Okla-homa; Ronald Grow, Wisconsin;Eugene Herzog. Minnesota; An-drew Martin. Oklahoma; BillMeaney, Iowa; and Veldon Mon-son, Wisconsin. (Needless to say,we include their wives, blesstheir p'atience and understand-ing.)On the serious side, our commit-

tee is planning a series of "WorkNights"-specialists will give usvarious phases of Osteopathy. Dr.Paul Kimberly, of Des MoinesStill College, will be our firstspeaker-we are fortunate to havehim with us. The series is de-signed to acouaint members withproblems and their analysis; an-other phase in Atlas' preparationfor the future.

We also want to extend our per-sonal invitation to all Atlas mem-bers in the field to visit us whenin town. Come and join with us,reminisce of the old school days-perhaps help us-we would bemost happy to have you. Contactour new Noble Skull, Ralph Black-well, 646 25th, telephone 3-6026for the date of meetings.

Books are calling, as usual. Seeyou next month.

Delta OmegaThe sorority met at the home

of Dr. Faye Kimberly for a worknight on February 29. Followingan interesting discussion of theimportance of the lymphatics, shedemonstrated several lymphatictechniques for pelvic and abdom-inal structures. Not content withfeeding our minds, Dr. Kimberlyproved her culinary art as well.We wish to thank her for a mostprofitable evening.

I. T. S.During the past several weeks

Iota Tau Sigma has been privi-leged by having three interestingwork night.s 'On Wednesdayevening, February 27, Dr. StuartF. Harkness spoke to members,pledges, and guests on the 'as-pects of general practise. Thisinformative talk, followed by aperiod of group discussion, en-abled us to see more clearly theadvantages 'and pitfalls of boththe specialized and general prac-tices which we will face in thenear future.

On Thursday evening, March6, Dr. Robert Bachman spoke tou,s on the subject of the osteo-pathic concept and its applica-tion in obstetrical oases. Thediscussion period was followedby demonstration of many valua-ble manipulative procedures withemphasis on the management ofthe obstetrical case.

On Monday evening, March 17,a joint work night was held withthe P.S.G. fraternity at whichtime Dr. Groves spoke on thetopic, "In Defense of the Wom-en." At this meeting, the wivesof members, pledges, 'and guestswere also invited. It was an en-joyable evening for all of thosepresent.

Plans are now being made fora senior banquet for our seniormember. Shirley Ahlers, who will,soon be leaving us. Congratula-tions, Shirley, and our bestwishes for the future.

At the present time we have20 active members from 8 statesand one foreign country, Italy.Florida-1; Illinois-2; Iowa-6;Michigan-4; New Jersey-1;Ohio-3; Pennsylvania-7; Ten-nesee-1; and Italy-1.

A cordial invitation is extend-ed to all those wishing to attendour scheduled work nights.

L. O. G.The Calvarium Chapter of L. 0.

G. here at Still College has about25 members representing tenstates. These states are Ohio,Iowa, New Jersey, California,New York, Pennsylvania, Maine,Rhode Island, Florida, and Mich-igan. Members of the seniorgraduating class who are in thefrat are Bill Lurie, Columbus,Ohio; Gil Striks, Detroit, Mich-igan; Martin Fleischer, Long Is-

land, New York; Lou Abramsohn,Des Moines, Iowa; and HirschMartin, Buffalo, New York.

Our faculty advisor and one ofthe founders of this chapter is Dr.Harry Elmets, to whom the fratis indebted for many years ofunselfish service and sincerefriendship which he has extendedto all. Our alumnae members arepracticing in more than thirtystates from coast to coast, andmany will convene at the NationalL. 0. G. meeting in Atlantic City,New Jers'ey, this spring.

This month the frat would liketo transmit the most romanticbest wishes to brothers Herb Ro-sen on his recent engagement toMiss Janette Givant of DesMoines, to Art Simon on his en-gagement to Miss JoAnn Robin-son also of Des Moines, and toDave Rothman on his coming en-gagement to Miss Jan Loeb ofHomewood, Illinois. Congratula-tions to Dr. Lou Katz of SiouxCity on the birth of little Naomi.

Newman Club"The Marxist viewpoint on re-

ligion is that it is a sign of weak-ness, God being created by manin order to make men satisfiedwith his lot," Father J. Weiss ex-plained at the February meetingof the Newman Club. "This iswhy the moral code by which wekeep our promises does not applyto the Russians. They recognizeno moral code of the same stand-ard. They believe that Commun-ism is the ideal economic stateand anything that furthers the at-taining of this ideal state is'moral'."

"The Russians believe that inthe evolution of history, the eco-nomic state of Feudalism was sup-ulanted by Capitalism which,while serving its purpose for thetime, will be in turn supplantedby a more p'erfect state, namelyCommunism. The basis for itsperfection lies in the fact that iteliminates class struggle, which,the Russians point out, is the chieffault of Capitalism. This compe-tition or class struggle is thecause of war, the defending of in-terests between those who haveand those who have not in thepresent day capitalistic system.

They readily admit that Com-munism is not yet perfect; thatit is in a process of development-hence their five year plans-and on its imperfection theyblame anything that goes wrong.They think that because they aresurrounded yet with capitalisticcountries, they are influenced bythem; and not until these capital-istic influences are removed canthey have a perfect CommunisticState."

An interesting discussion periodfollowed Father Weiss's talk. Oth-er topics of interest will be dis-cussed by Father Weiss in thefuture meetings. Everyone isurged to attend.

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P. S. G.At 2 p. m. on Sunday, February

24, a banquet was held in thebasement of the fraternity househonoring seventeen men who atthat time completed their pledge-ship and initiation. Archon KenTaylor introduced the guest speak-ers of the afternoon who were Dr.John B. Shumaker of the Collegeand Dr. J. Q. A. Mattern, alumniadvisor. After words of welcomehad been extended to the newmembers, the speakers reviewedthe history of the fraternity, itsprogress, its hopes and aspirationsfor the future, and the value andplace of a fraternity in shapingthe professional and social life ofits members. Six different statesare represented by this new groupof actives; namely, Iowa, Illinois,Michigan, New York, Ohio, andW'est Virginia. This raises thetotal number of states representedin the fraternity to sixteen. Thenew members are Lyle Bailey,Stan Bridges, Dick Callison, Clif-ford Clay, Dave Davis, AnthonyDeGidio, Bernard Eddy, GeraldHohn, Gail Huddle, Ed Leahy, BobMcQuiston, Louis Manley, BobPorte, Bill Robinson, Bob Smick,John Urse, and Joe Walczak.

Our congratulations and hopesfor a happy, prosperous futureare herein extended to those mem-bers of the fraternity who will, atthe close of this school year, grad-uate. These men will take theirhonored places along with themany others of our fraternity andprofession who have passed ourway during the many years DeltaChapter of Phi Sigma Gamma hasbeen active. All of us, includingthe fraternity, the college, theprofession, and the community aremany times richer for having hadthe privilege of knowing thesemen. And, as we pause to eval-uate their accomplishments, wefeel certain that society will finditself much richer for havingknown these men. Following are

those who will be graduating:Harry J. Brom, Boris Fiyalko, andEldon Gomoll from Ohio; HarryA. Brown, Jr., from Texas; Rich-ard F. Cantrell from Connecti-cut; Robert Eggert from Minne-sota; Charles Fortino, James Haf-fenden, and John Seibert fromMichigan; Edmund Foster fromIllinois; Earl Gay from West Vir-ginia; Roy Hedgpeth from Mis-souri; Roy Honeywell, and Wil-liam Johannsen from Iowa; RoyRaley from Texas: and John Rol-les from England. A banquetfollowed by a party will be heldin May in honor of these graduat-ing seniors. All alumini are in-vited to this event if they willkindly let us know of their inten-tions prior to May 1.

Joint work nights have beenplanned with other fraternities ofthe college. These will be held onthe third Monday of each monthat 8 p. m. At these meetings guestlecturers will be presented. Weare anxious to emphasize the factthat these lectures are open to allfaculty members, students of thecollege and their wives and anyphysician who wishes to attend.We were most honored to have asour guest sneaker recently Dr.Caffin, of the Still-Hildreth San-itorium, Macon, Missouri. A goodcrowd turned out to hear Dr. Caf-fin discuss the value of hypnosisin the care and management ofproblems of the mentally ill. Ourthanks to Dr. Caffin for a thor-oughly enlightening lecture.

As we pause to take inventoryof the progress and accomplish-ments of the fraternity during thepast year, we are pleased to re-port to the alumni and friendsmany improvements at the house.We are now able to accommodatethirty-four students at the house.Among some of the improvementsare a new kitchen range, new tilefloors in the kitchen and pantry,installation of a new fire escapefrom the third floor, and repairand painting of the rest rooms.

We are proud of our alumni,and we believe, justly so. It is asource of oride and pleasure towelcome all "old frat brothers"back now and then. We, there-fore, want to extend a most cor-dial invitation to any physicianwho was a member of the frater-nity to return to the house, playus a visit, and just "make your-self at home" at the house herein Des Moines. Our alumni coversforty-three states, the District ofColumbia, Canada, England, Mex-ico, and Switzerland.

P. S. A.A dinner meeting of Psi Sigma

Alpha was held at the Blue Wil-low retaurant on February 6th.The newly elected officers as-sumed their respective offices atthat time:

President-R. G. Raley, VicePresident-Jim Haffenden, Sec-retary-Bob Kirk. Treasurer-Harry Brown, Reporter-BillLurie.

We were gl'ad to welcome thefollowing new members by initia-tion:

Richard B a 1l i n g e r, RalphBlackwell, Allyn Conway, Ste-phen Evanoff, Kenneth Hall,John Latini, Ronald Lawrence,James Martin, William McLain,Arnold Miller, Albert Olson,Sigman Rostek, Sara Sutton,Kenneth Taylor.

After dinner Dr. Kinberlygave a brief account of the his-tory and purposes of P.S.A. Wewere privileged to also have thepresence of our sponsor Dr. El-mets and Dr. Simmons 'and Dr.Wicks.

A dinner meeting was held onWednesday, March 26 at Wim-py'.s Steak House. Dr. DonaldSiehl. President of the GrandCouncil, was the speaker.

0. W. C. C.The regular business meeting

of the Osteopathic Women's Col-lege Club was held Tuesday, Feb.ruary 19. Following the meeting,Mr. Carlo and Miss Kirkwoodfrom the "Salon Francois" atYounker Brothers spoke on make-up and hair styling. Refresh-ments were served by Bee Phil-lips, Angela Latini, and DarleneHatchitt.

An executive meeting of clubofficers was held at Rheo Eske'shome on February 26. At thistime the Convention Committee'sreport, the coming issue of "It'sStill News," the yearly club pa-per, the senior banquet, and thenext rummage sale were discus-s'ed. This was purely a businessmeeting, and no refreshmentswere served.

Gretchen, of "Gretchen Inte-riors," started the March 4 meet-ing with a short talk on interiordecorating. Then the decoratingproblems of individual club mem-bers were discussed. The regularbusiness meeting followed Gret-chen's talk, with committee chair-men reporting on progress mad'eat the executive meeting. Mar-garet Petty announced that theforthcoming rummage sale wouldbe held July 5 at the J. C. Butter'sBuilding, Second and Locust. JoAnn Manl'ey volunteered to takecharge of the gift cart at StillHospital next year in place ofCharlene Abramsohn, whose hus-band graduates this year. Mari-lyn Walker, Ann Stahlman, andRuth Miller served refreshments.

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Texas D.O. KilledIn Auto Crash

V. Jack Hessey, D.O., D.M.S.-C.O.S. June 1951, was killed in anautomobile accident near Amaril-lo, Texas, on March 22, 1952.

Investigating Highway Patrol-men said Dr. Hessey known asJack by his many friends, wasdriving a car belonging to Clyde

V. Jack Hessey, D.O.Poston, a Panhandle, Texas, fu-neral home operator, when the ac-cident occurred. Dr. Hessey andMr. Poston were returning to Pan-handle, Texas, from Amarillo,Texas, when another car pulledonto the highway and the Postonvehicle crashed broadside into it.

Dr. Hessey and Poston werefound lying on the floor board inthe front of their car. Dr. Hesseydied enroute to St. Anthony'sHospital in Amarillo, Texas.Cause of Dr. Hessey's death waslisted officially as head and chestinjuries.

Friends said Mr. and Mrs. Pos-ton and Dr. and Mrs. Hessey hadspent the evening together in Am-erillo. Mrs. Hessey and Mrs. Pos-ton were in the Hessey car andwere preceding Poston and Hes-sey in returning to Panhandle.The women did not learn of theaccident until they reached Pan-handle.

The driver of the other car in-A.d in the accident is being

.fa by Texas authorities oncharges of murder without maliceand driving while intoxicated-second offense, which is a felonyin Texas.

A native of Panhandle, Texas,Dr. Hessey was born November11, 1922 at Mobeetie. He gradu-


D.M.S.C.O.S.Represented atAnatomists Meeting

Professor Carrie C. Gillaspyand 0. J. VanRenterghem attend-ed the annual meeting of theAmerican Association of Anato-mists held at Brown Universityin Providence, R. I., from March18 through 21st.

The annual meetings of theAmerican Association of Anat-omists provide an opportunity foranatomists to widen their interestand gain information which is ofvalue in both teaching and re-search. Further, it establishesthe medium for the exchange ofnew ideas and techniques by someof the most noted men and womenin the various phases of Anatomy.

A resume of the program, cov-ering the entire field of Anatomy,was as follows: Presentationswere presented as demonstrations,papers and motion pictures by theoutstanding anatomists and bypersons working in closely alliedfields. The demonstrations in-cluded: Electron Micrography,Gross Anatomy, Neurology andEmbryology. Papers were givenon the following phases: GrossAnatomy with emphasis ongrowth, development and the vas-cular system; Embryology; His-tology and Cytology; ElectronMicroscopy with Histology andCytology; Electron Microscopywith HistophysiologY and withHistopathology and Histochemis-try; Tissue culture and Hematol-ogy; Biochemistry; Endocrinol-ogy; Neuropophysis; Neurosecre-tion; Adrenal gland; Reaction tostress, Experimental diabetics;Thymus and Ovary; Neurology;Cortical connections; Cells ofCortex; Effect of Lesions; Stim-ulation, Potential, PeripheralNerves, Autonomic Nervous Sys-tem.

The Department of Anatomy atStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery has been represented atthe American Association of Anat-omists every year since 1948. Thisyear our Department of Anatomypresented a paper entitled "Ev-perimental Study of the CranialMotor Nuclei in Reptilia," (Pro-fessor Carrie C. Gillaspy) and ademonstration, "Foetus with Mid-line Defect and Auricular Proc-esses" (Professor Carrie C. Gil-laspy and 0. J. VanRenterghem).Abstracts of these were publishedin the Anatomical Record, Volume112, No. 2, February, 1952.

GastroscopicallySpeaking

The Division of Bronchoesoph-agology at Still Hospital has beenreceiving an increased demand fordirect examination of the loweresophagus and stomach in casesof gastritis, ulcer, polyps, tumors,etc. This is due to the stimulatedinterest in cancer brought aboutby the Federal grant to DesMoines Still College.

While speculum examinationwith the present facilities enablesa view of the cardiac end of thestomach, the rest of the stomachand particularly the pyloris is notvisible with our present open gas-troscope. It is our hope that wemay somehow obtain a flexiblegastroscope to complete the equip-ment necessary for proper exam-ination and diagnosis of gastricdisorders.

The response from the alumnaewas quite gratifying when anaudiometer was needed for theDivision of EENT. It is hopedthat a similar spirit of contribu-tion to the progress of our serv-ices to the profession may befound among the many graduatesof this institution.

Dear Fellow Alumni:In the March issue of The Log

Book we announced the plans fora Homecoming- Graduation pro-gram June 4, 5 and 6.

Once again I would like to callyour attention to the post-grad-uate program (full program onpage 2) to be held Wednesdayafternoon June 4 and Thursday,June 5. Stuart F. Harkness, D.O.,Chairman of The Department ofMedicine and Coordinator of TheCancer Teaching Program of yourcollege has arranged one of themost outstanding post-graduateprograms to be presented at yourcollege in recent years. A pro-gram designed especially for you.

Edmund G. Zimmerer, M.D.,Chief of the Cancer Control Di-vision of The Iowa State Depart-ment of Health will open the pro-gram. Dr. Zimmerer has publiclypraised the work being done inyour college in the field of Can-cer.

All of the doctors who willspeak during the program areprepared to bring to you the lat-est information obtainable con-cerning Cancer.

Doctor Harkness and Dr. Wal-ter E. Heinlen, Chief of Surgeryof your hospital recently attendedthe Second National Cancer Con-ference in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thisconference was sponsored by theAmerican Cancer Society, Inc.,The National Cancer Institute ofthe U. S. Public Health Service,and the American Association forCancer Research.

On May 20. Doctor Harkness(Continued on page 2)

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Doc Pee-Gee says "I wouldlike for each one of you tosend back part of the Aprilissue (page 16 especially) ofThe Forum. Your early coop-eration will b'e greatly appre-ciated.

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Elected PresidentOf Local Rotary Club

Marion Wallace, nember of theboard of trustees of D.M.S.C.O.S.

Marion Wallace, member of theboard of trustees of your collegeand chairman of the Executiveand Endowment Committee hasbeen elected president of the Ro-tary Club in Des Moines, Iowa,and will assume office June 1,1952.

Mr. Wallace, president of theStoner-McCray System (outdooradvertising) of Des Moines wasborn in Fairbury, Nebraska, in1895. He graduated from Vintonhigh school, Vinton, Iowa, in 1913and the Tilford Academy of Bus-iness also in Vinton, in 1917.

After 2 years service in WorldWar I Mr. Wallace was a bankcashier in Woodhull, Illinois, for7 years before moving to DesMoines. He has been associatedwith the Stoner-McCray Systemfor 26 years. A Rotarian for 11years, he has been on the board oftrustees of your college for 4years.

Mr. Wallace is married and hasone daughter. The family residesat 5828 Waterbury Circle in DesMoines.

S. 0. S.The Editor of the Log Book

needs your help. It is becomingincreasingly difficult to put outthe monthly edition of your col-lege piaper known as the LogBook. One of the biggest reasonsfor this difficulty is the size of thepublication. Trying to select arti-cles that will be of interest tothe Alumni, students and friendsof your college without robbingother publications is most diffi-cult. I know that each of you willagree with me that it is impossi-ble to please each person whoreads the Log Book.

It would be greatly appreciatedif each of you would take a fewminutes of your valuable time andinform me of the types of articlesthat you would like to read eachmonth in the Log Book. I wouldalso like to ask that you notifyme if you know of any of ourAlumni who are engaged in com-munity service. Send all the de-tails and a picture if possible.

Information r e g a r d i n g ourAlumni who have moved fromone location to another, openednew clinics or hospitals is of in-

The President ChatsThe March issue of the Log

Book carried the program for theCancer Institute for the GeneralPractitioner which will be held atthe College on June 4th and 5th,1952.

Alumni of Still, this fine twoday program has been carefullyprepared for you with the follow-ing thoughts in mind: (1) To en-tice you to return to your AlmaMater for commencement; (2)To bring you the latest informa-tion on Cancer, that great BlackCamel of life; (3) To provide anopportunity for you to becomeacquainted with our students, yourprofessional colleagues of tomor-row and (4) To renew old ac-quaintances, re-live fond mem-ories and review the changeswhich have taken place during thepast few years.

Many of you will return to yourAlma Mater for Homcoming withextremely mixed emotions. Someof you will feel that you havegotten where you are in the worjdtoday because of STILL. Someof you will feel that your family,the honors you have received inyour community and your person-al happiness are the result ofyour days in College. Your na-tural thoughts as you prepare tomake the journey to your AlmaMater will be the contacts youhad with your teachers, the as-sociations with your schoolmatesand the experiences you had whilea student. Then will you think,Am I what I am today because ofmy Alma Mater or in spite ofher?

As you recall your days inSTILL, you will think more aboutyour teachers than you will abouthow you happened to study Oste-opathy. We all know that collegeteachers are not as universallyloved as they are pictured. Theynever have been and they neverwill be. After all, they too arehuman and subject to all of thehuman weaknesses and frailities.They have their good days andtheir bad days, they have moods,headaches and frequently live on arestricted income; but as you re-call your professors of Yester-day, the thought will come to youthat it is imperative that I goback to my Alma Mater in DesMoines and become acquaintedwith the men and women who aredirecting the thinking and plot-ting the course for this genera-ation of professional students,who will assume such great re-sponsibilities in my profession to-morrow.

Alumni-We urge you to planto attend, - Homecoming, TheCancer Institute and the 1952Commencement-June 4-5-6, 1952.

terest to all Alumni and will beprinted in the Log Book. Notifi-cation of Stork visits are alwayswelcome. I want to know whatyou would like to read in the LogBook. I also want to know whatyou have to say about the LogBook and would appreciate yourrecommendations and comments.

In other words I am asking forit so why not let me have it?

The Editor.

ALUMNI . . .(Continued from page 1)

will meet with the coordinators ofthe cancer teaching programs ofthe five other osteopathic collegesat the A.O.A. office in Chicago todiscuss the cancer teaching pro-grams. Dr. Harkness will alsovisit Harvard University in Mayto observe their cancer researchprogram.

The films that are listed on thepost-graduate program are thelatest films on cancer put out bythe American Cancer Society, Inc.These films have been sent byDr. Harkness to various parts ofIowa and to Idaho, Missouri andWest Virginia.

A banquet will be held Thurs-day evening, June 5th honoringthe graduating seniors. The onlyexpense for the post-graduate

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program and the banquet is theprice of your banquet ticket.

Graduation exercises will be heldFriday evening, June 6th. TheMay issue of the Log Book willcarry the full annonncement.

In closing I would like to c.your attention to one sentence inthe article "You Are Always Wel-come" in the March issue of theLog Book by Claire Armstrong,President of the Student-FacultyCouncil of your college. "Themembers of the student bodywould like to meet each one ofyou personally and to thank youfor making it possible for usto receive our osteopathic educa-tion in a school in which all of uscan be proud".

Fraternally,Jean F. LeRoque, D.O.

President, Alumni Association.

June 4-5, 1952

A Survey of the Current Opinions Concerning theEtiology of Cancer . Stuart F. Harkness, D. 0.

"Cancer: The Problem of Early Diagnosis"-a mo-tion picture.

Cancer of the Gastrointestinal Tract.Clinical Picture ..... Stuart F. Harkness, D. O-The Value of X-ray Diagnosis ...... Henry J.

Ketman, D. O.Special Aspects of Cancer of the Lower Gas-

trointestinal Tract ....... Burton E. Pound-stone, D. O.

Recent Trends in the Philosophy of Treat-ment ............ Walter E. Heinlen, D. O.

"Gastrointestinal Cancer: The Problem of EarlyDiagnosis."-a motion picture.

Cancer of the Lung.Etiology, Symptoms and Signs ...... Stuart F.

Harkness, D. O.The "Silent" Pulmonary Lesion ...... Henry J.

Ketman, D. 0.Special Diagnostic Adjuncts .R. R.B. Juni, D. 0.

D. F. Ambrosecchia, D. O.Treatment .......... Walter E. Heinlen, D. 0.

Discussion..0:50-11:00 a.m. Recess..1:00-11:30 a.m. Cancer of the Female Genital Tract.

Clinical Considerations .... Walter E. Heinlen,D. 0.

Pre-invasive Cancer of the Cervix and En-dometrium ........ D. F. Ambrosecchia, D. O.Treatment .......... Henry J. Ketman, D. O.

L1:30-12:00 Noon Uterine Cancer: "The Problem of Early Diag-nosis"-a motion picture.

2:00-2:30 p.m. "Breast Cancer: The Problem of Early Diag-nosis."-a motion picture.

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Comments ....... Walter E. Heinlen, D 0Endocrine Imbalance in the TreatmentBreast Cancer ...... Stuart F. Harkness, D. t.-

Laboratory Aids in the Diagnosis of Can-cer ...................... M. Stettner, M. S.

The Management of Inoperable Cancer Pati-ent ................Richard P. DeNise, D. O.

Summation .......... Stuart F. Harkness, D. 0.

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DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE- OSTEOPATHY & SURGERYAccepted for mailing at special rates

of postage provided for in Section 1103,Act of October 3, 1917, authorized Feb.3, 1923.

Entered as second class matter, Feb-ruary 3, 1923, at the post office at DesMoines, Iowa, under the Act of August24, 1912.


Dean's LetterReminiscence

There is an old limerick whichgoes something like this:

"There was a professor namedBrace

Who had an intelligent face,Tho his lectures were good,

He behaved like a hoodAnd students all called him an

Ace."This kind of professor existed,

of course, only in early collegedays, and he was most probably afigment of the imagination ofsome would-be poet in an Englishclass.

The thought remains, however,that professors (of which I pre-sume to be one) all have manner-isms which make them prominentin our memories.

Some of us recall the professorwTho adopted the fatherly attitude( e call it wolf now) toward the.,,rls in his classes. We recall thereputedly absent-minded profes-sor who greeted his son on thestreet with, "Hello. How is yourfather getting along?"

Then there is the professorwho, in his concentration, stridesback and forth across the rostrumlike McBeth's poor player whostruts and frets his hour uponthe stage-:

Perhaps we can recall the au-thoritative football coach who in-sisted that certain recalcitrantplayers roll peanuts on theground as a disciplinary meas-ure. There is the math instructortoo, who strolled the countryroads in abstraction with a beesitting on his nose which sooneror later brought him abruptlyback to the realities of life.

We all remember at least oneprofessor who whiled away thehour with his perennial jokes andstories, some apropos, and othersincidental. Another was veryserious in his teaching, worryingover the meager knowledge of hissubject which was being absorbedby his students, and heaping upthe assignments in pyramidalstyle.

Another instructor may wellhave said, "Here it is. Take it orleave it. It is up to you." "Look;H up."

There have been instructors.no were brusque, derogatory, or

free and easy; some with seem-ingly inexhaustible patience;some with pet and Detty gripes,some who never see their studentsin or out of the classroom; somewho enjoy their authority, andsome who cast it completelyaside.

Cancer Coordinators Hold First MeetingThe coordinators of the Cancer Teaching Programs of the six

osteopathic colleges will hold their first group meeting at the A.O.A.office in Chicago, May 20, 1952.

The program, for this first meeting is printed below. Dr. EdwinF. Peters, President of D.M.S.C.O.S. and the present President ofThe American Association of Osteopathic Colleges will serve as actingchairman.

May 20, 1952American Osteopathic Association Building

212 East Ohio StreetChicago 11, Illinois

Acting Chairman: Edwin F. Peters, Ph.D.Pres., American Association of Osteopathic Colleges

9:00 A.M. Call to Order.9:10-11:10 A.M. 20 minutes to be allowed to each of the six coordi-

nators to present his program of cancer teachingand any particular problems with which he has beenconfronted.

........... A.M11:10-12:00 A.M.12:00- 1:30 P.M.1:30 P.M.

2:00 P.M.

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5:00 P.M.7:30 P.M.

General discussion.Luncheon.15 minutes for each subject presentation and 15minutes to be allowed for general discussion fromthe other coordinators:A. Methods for Det3rmining the Student's Knowl-

edge Concerning Cancer-M. H. Simmers, D.O.-Coordinator of College of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons.

B. Methods by Which the Clinical Problem of Can-cer May Be Presented to the Student DuringHis Basic Science Years-S. F. Harkness, D.O.Coordinator of D.M.S.C.O.S.

C. Methods by which the Tumor Clinic ConferenceMay be Increased in Interest and Value-Coor-dinator of P.C.O.

D. Vertical Versus the Horizontal Approach in Can-cer Teaching-Coordinator of Chicago.

E. Methods for Obtaining Maximum Coordinationand Cooperation with Other Clinical Depart-ments-Herman T. Still, D.O.-Coordinator ofK.C.O.S.

F. Methods of Coordinating Student Teaching, Ex-perimental and Clinical Research into a CancerTeaching Program - L. R. Hall, D.O. - Coordi-nator of K.C.C.O.S.

Adjourn for Dinner.Summation of Un-solved Problems

Dr. Loos of C.C.O.Dr. Dressler of Detroit

Moving Picture-Cancer of the Uterus,prepared by American Cancer Society.

Evening session is open to all D.O.'s who wish to attend

All instructors exhibit charac-teristic traits which catalog themin the memories of their students.Any student, in retrospect yearslater, can review his teachers andsay of this one, "He was fearedbut revered;" of that one, "Hewas an old dodo;" and of another,"He knew his stuff but couldn'tput it across;" or "He was roughand tough, but tops." One won-ders too how many instructorshave been innocent subjects ofstudent psychology.

Whatever their idiosyncrasies,professors were once studentsthemselves, (as indeed they stillare) with student emotions andstudent reactions. Someday stu-dents will become professors, andwith transition will come a changein viewpoint.

Fortunate indeed is the studentwho can envisage himself beforea class ten, twenty, or thirtyyears hence. Fortunate indeed isthe professor who still clearly re-members his attitude as a stu-dent ten, twenty, or thirty yearsago.

Whether student or instructor,

one should always remember thatthe Ace is the BEST card in thepack, and worthy of emulationas such.

V. JACK HESSEY . . .(Continued from page 1)

ated from Pampa High School in1939 and attended Rice Instituteand West Texas State College,Canyon, Texas. Following hisgraduation from D.M.S.C.O.S. inJune 1951 Dr. Hessey enteredpractice in Panhandle, Texas.

He was an Eagle Scout, a mem-ber of the Masonic Lodge and anAir Force Captain during WorldWar II. As a pilot he flew in theAtomic bomb test at KwadjalinIsland.

Survivors include his widow,Betty Jo, a daughter, Michele Jeri21/2 months old and his parents,Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hessey, allof Pampa, Texas.

Funeral services were heldMarch, 24th at the First Metho-dist Church in Pampa. Dr. Hes-sey was buried in Fairview Cem-etery, Pampa, Texas.

Community ServiceDr. C. L. Naylor D.M.S.C.O.S

1933 now practicing in Ravenna,Ohio has been elected governor ofdistrict 229 of Rotary Internation-al, one of the largest Rotary dis-tricts in the world. District 229has 55 clubs including Cleveland,Ohio, the second largest club inRotary International.

Dr. Naylor was admitted to theRotary Club in 1936. He hass'erved as club president, directorfor 6 years and member of thenominating committee for 5 years(chairman 3 years). As chairmanof the Portage county Rotarycrippled children's committee thepast 3 years Dr. Naylor hashelped to raise several thousanddollars to finance aid for crippledchildren.

His civic work includes mem-bership on the board of educa-tion (2nd term), member of theHome Service Committee of theAmerican Red Cross and lead'er-ship in PIT.A. activities.

Dr. Naylor is an active memberof the Methodist Church. As amember of the board of trusteeshe is serving his 3rd year as chair-man. He has been a member ofthe pastoral relations committeefor seven years and a member ofthe finance committee for twoyears. He also taught a youngadult class for two years.

A native of Youngstown, Ohio,Dr. Naylor practiced in PointPleasant, West Virginia 2 yearsbefore going to Ravenna in 1935.Since then he has done post-grad-uate work in Philadelphia, Boston,Des Moines and Columbus.

Fellow osteopaths have recog-nized his buoyant enthusiasm byelecting him to important posi-tions in their societies. He wasvice president of the Ohio Osteo-pathic Association in 1951 andserved as trustee of the Ohio Os-teopathic Association of Physi-cians and Surgeons from 1946 to1951.

He also is a past president andsecretary of the Akron Academyof Osteopathic Medicine and pastpresident and secretary of twocollege fraternities, Phi SigmaGamma and Sigma Sigma Phi. Healso is a past president of theOhio Alumni Association of theDes Moines Still College of Oste-opathy and Surgery.

From 1946 to 1951, he has beenan alternate or delegate of thestate group to the American Os-teopathic Association. He is onthe staff of Green Cross hospitalin Akron.

With all his activities and prac-tice, he still has found time tohelp his wife, Irene, operate theWestern Reserve hotel, which theypurchased in 1946. The Naylorshave two children, Gene, 17, andJoann, 12.

Attention Please!Don't forget the Annual

Convention of the Iowa Societyof Osteopathic Physicians andSurgeons which will be heldMay 19 and 20 at the HotelSavery, Des Moines, Iowa.

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Atlas ClubEveryone is looking forward to

the Senior Banquet on April 25.We are fortunate to have theGrand Noble Skull with us asspeaker for the occasion. He hasespecially asked us to invite allalumni to come-he would like tose'e all in the area who, would beavailable. Certainly this is anexcellent opportunity for all whohave questions on Fraternityplans for the present and future.Alumni, please make your reser-vations early.

On March 12 Atlas Club WorkNight heard Dr. Campbell speakof the use of manipulation in theinfectious diseases. Techniqueswere explained and a discussionperiod followed. All enjoyedthis meeting.

L. O. G.A highly informative meeting

was held during the last week ofMarch in Room 202 of the Collegebuilding when Dr. Jarrett, Resi-dent in Pediatrics at Still Hos-pital, discussed various pediatriccase histories dealing with thenephritides and rheumatic fever.Dr. Jarrett stressed the impor-tance of occult symptomatologyand the rather vague, often con-fusing, manifestations of thesediseases. The rol'e of laboratorydiagnosis was also emphasized.Refreshments followed and every-one's ice cream quota was ful-filled for this year and next.

Business discussed at this timereferred to the annual L.O.G.Dance j(pre-Mother's Day) to beheld May 10 at the sumptuousParkview Club. Mom's Day Picnicwill follow at Union Park, DesMoines' fabulous outdoor wonder-land, faculty students, familiesand friends are invited to rompin the sun this day. (WeatherBureau willing!!)

Senior Banquet will be held atthe Breese House in Ankeny onthe night of May 18th, where Se-

nior and lesserlights will partici-pate in a last hail and farewell.

To Brother Lou Goodman ofDetroit, most tender congratula-tions on the stork's deposit ofseven pounds, five ounces in theform of Suzanne at the Victoria.

Best wishes to alumni, studentsand friends for the religious holi-days this month.

Iota Tau SigmaAt a recent business meeting,

David Kronisch, vice-president ofthe Fraternity, was elected to beour delegate at the National Con-vention in Atlantic City this sum-mer. Dave, the lucky boy, cancombine business with pleasure-in the form of a vacation at home-as he lives in nearby Maple-wood, New Jers'ey. Congratula-tions, Dave, and don't enjoy your-self too much. During the meet-ing a discussion period was heldand instructions for the newly-elected delegate were formulated.

Plans are being made for tiieinitiation of three pledges; Wil-liam Crommet, Richard Schwan,and William Pounds. We wish toextend a hearty welcome to thesenew members. In the near future,a film, "Complete ObstetricalRoutine", will be shown at Dr.Sloan's Clinic here in Des Moines.Anyone interested in this, or anyother of our work-nights are cor-dially invited to attend.

Newman ClubFather J. W'eiss used "The Po-

litical Significance of the Vati-can" as his topic at the Marchmeeting of the Newman Club. Inhis discussion he explained theCatholic political parties of Eu-rope and their part in maintain-ing a front against Communism.He also explained how the Vat-ican remains a source of informa-tion and a center of political cur-rents. Father Weiss's talk fol-

lowed the uslel business meeting.It was announced that Newman

Club pins might be obtained bythe members and instructive mag-azines and pamphlets were madeavailable to the members. A so-cial hour followed.

PSGFollowing the regular frater-

nity meeting, on March 17th, thefraternity, in conjunction withITS fraternity, held its monthlywork night. We were honored tohave as our guest speaker, Dr.George B. Groves, of Waterloo

. .. "In Defense of Women"was the subject of the speaker.Earli'er in the evening it was ourgenuine pleasure to have Dr. andMrs. Groves as our dinner guests.To them, we extend our thanksand an invitation to visit us again,soon.

Those members of the frater-nity who were responsible for therecent pledge party at the fra-ternity house are to be com-me ided for their effort, sacrificeof time, and talented contribu-tions to a most successful, socialevent. To all of those who at-tended the party and who enteredinto the spirit of it in any way,the fraternity wishes to expressits gratitude. These are theevents, we believe, which tend tobind us a little closer, not onlyat the present time, but in thoseyears which lie ahead, by enablingus to know, to understand eachother just a little better.

The fraternity wishes to thankDr. Jean F. LeRoque for his re-cent, generous gift to the frater-nitv house.

Congratulations are in orderfor Roy and Fran Fell on the birthof their new baby daughter.

Recently, we were shocked andsaddened to learn of the untimelypassing of one of our Brothers,Jack Hessey. As we pause to re-flect the impact of Jack's death,we cannot do so without realizing

the tragic loss to our fraternity,profession, and to society. ToJack's widow, Betty, and to hisfamily, the fraternity extends itsdeepest sympathy in their recentbereavement.

OWCCThe Osteopathic Women's Col-

lege Club held a regular businessmeeting on Tuesday, March 18th,at the P.S.G. House. It was an-nounced that- Mrs. Zinn, Super-visor of Nurses at Still Hospital,has purchased $84.00 worth ofmaterial, and volunteer's nameswere taken to cut gowns, wrap-pers, binders, etc., on Thursday,March 20th. Various membersturned in aprons which they hadmade for sale in the club boothat the State Osteopathic Conven-tion. Following the meeting, Mrs.Yamamoto spoke to the club onflower arrangements, while pre-paring several lovely 'examples ofthe art. Refreshments were servedby Harriet Ballenger, MadelineBlackwell, and Bonna Cash.

On Tuesday, April 1, the OWCCheld a regular business meetingat which the material the wivescut on March 20th was passed outto various club members to besewed. It was announced thatanother cutting of material forStill Hospital was to be held inApril. Five Amendments to theclub constitution were read andaccepted. Dr. Harry B. Elmetsspoke to the club on the doctorand his wife's place in local ar'professional politics. Follow;his talk, Dr. Elmets answererquestions which were put to himby club members. Jean Cum-mings, Burnice Smith, and WandaSnow s'erved refreshments.

It has been announced by theBanquet Committee that the din-ner in honor of the graduatingwives will be held on May 25th,at the New Pastime Club, 6815Hickman Road.

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Volume 29- May, 1952 Number 5

SENIORS GRADUATE JUNE 6Colleges and universities are

approaching that season of theyear commonly known as Gradua-tion Week. The formal gradua-tion activities for Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Sur-gery will be held on Friday night,June 6th, at St. John's LutheranChurch, 6th and Keo.

During the graduation cere-mony forty-seven seniors will re-peat The Osteopathic Oath. Thismeans a new group of graduateswill embrace the osteopathic pro-fession. As an osteopathic physi-cian it is hoped that each of youwill recall the time that you re-peated The Osteopathic Oath andthat you will now rededicateyourself to the high purnose con-tained in The Osteopathic Oath.

The following students will re-ive the Degree of Doctor of Os-aeopathy on Friday night, June

6th.Louis Abramsohn- Des Moines,

IowaShirley Ahlers-Des Moines, IowaRussell Boysel--Detroit, MichiganRalph Braught-Des Moines, IowaHarry Brom-Benson, MinnesotaHarry Brown-Canyon, TexasBasil Butler-Cadillac, MichiganRichard Cantrell - New Canaan,

ConnecticutWilliam Chu-Des Moines, IowaRaymlond Conyers-Fremont, Ne-

braskaDonald Cunningham Des Moines,

IowaHorace Don-Indin, Indianapolis, IndianaRobert Eggert-St. Paul, Minne-

sotaEdward Felmlee - Tulsa, Okla-

homaArden Findlay-Fergus, Ontario,

CanadaSue King Fisher-Amarillo, TexasBoris Fiyalko-Warren, OhioMartin Fleischer-Elmhurst, New

YorkKenneth Foltz-New York, New

YorkCharles Fortino-Pontiac, Mich-

iganHarold Foster-Decatur, Illinois

aarl Gay-Maslinton, West Vir-ginia

E. L'ee Gomoll-Toledo, OhioAlden Gordon - Nashville, Ten-

nesseeRonald Grow-Beloit, WisconsinJames Haffenden-Battle Creek,

'MichiganWendell Harris-Baltimore,

Maryland(Continued on Page 2)

Homecoming

Graduation June 4, 5 & 6

May I take this opportunity toagain remind you of the Home-coming Graduation Program June4, 5, and 6. The Post Graduatecourse designed especially foryou will start at 2:00 P. M. onWednesday, June 4th and willcontinue through Thursday, June5th. On Thursday evening, June5, at 6:30 P. M. a dinner-dancewill be held at the Hotel Saveryhonoring the graduating seniors.

Music by Don Hoy's Orchestra,

The only charge for the PostGraduate course and the dinner-dance is the price of your ticketfor the dinn'er-dance. It would beappreciated if you would sendyour reservations to Wendell R.Fuller, Registrar at D.M.S.C.O.S.in order that he may have themnot later than the afternoon ofJune 4, 1952.

Fraternally,Jean F. LqeRoque

President, National AlumniAssociation.

President of SimpsonCollege Graduation

Speaker

Edwin Edgar Voight, B. D,A.M., Ph.D., D.D., has been pres-ident of Siimpson College, Indian-ola, Iowa, since 1951.

Dr. Voight is a graduate ofNorthwestern University. Aftertaking his theological training atGarrett Biblical Institute, he re-ceived his doctorate in philosophyat Yale University, specializingin the field of Semitic languages.

In World War I he served as aY.M.C.A. secretary and then asa flier in the Army Air service.He spent' one year as a ThayerFellow in the American School ofOriental Research at Jerusalem.

For several years Dr. Voightwas a member of the faculty of'Garrett Biblical Institute, leavingthere to become associate pastorof the First Methodist church,Evanston, Ill. From this posthe was assigned: to the pastorateof the First Methodist church atIowa City, Iowa, arnd director ofthe Wesley Foundation at theUniversity of Iowa. He was atIowa City six. years. before his


The Osteopathi OathI (lo h.ereby affirm my loyalty to the porofession I am

about to enter.

I will be mindful always of m y great responsibility to

preserve the health and life of myy patients, to retain their

confidence and respect both as a physician and friend who

will guard their secrets with scruepulous h0onor and fidelity,

to perform faithfull my professio O al duties, to employ only

those, recognized methods of treatment consistent with good

judgment end with my skill and ability, keeping in mind

always nature's laws and the body's inherent capacity for

recovery.

I will be ever vigilant in aiding in the general welfare of

the community, sustaining its laws and institutions, not

engaging in those practices which will in any way bring

shame or discredit upon myself or my profession. I will give

no deadly drugs to any though it be asked of me.

I will endeavor to work in accordance with my colleagues

in a spirit of progressive co-operation, land never by word or

by act cast imputations ,-pon them or their rightful practices.

I will look with respect and esteem upon all those who

have taught me6 my art. To my college I will be loyal and

strive always for its best interests and for the interests of

the stutdents who will come after pme. I will be ever alert

to adhere to and develop the principles of osteopathy as

t'aught by Andrew Taylor Still.

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The President Chats

The last week of April and thefirst week of May were crowdedones for the writer, not only froma full schedule at three stateconventions of the Osteopathicprofessions, but were weeks filledwith pleasant experiences withhigh schools, colleges and univer-sity students who were interestedin the profession of OsteopathicMedicine.

First came the convention ofthe New Mexico Association ofOsteopathic Physicians and Sur-geons, where an address wasgiven to the Science Students ofthe University of New Mexicoin Albuquerque, three addressesdelivered before the conventionproper and one radio interviewand an address at Highland HighSchool in Albuquerque. Followingthe New Mexico OsteopathicConvention, a tour of the collegesand universities of the state ofNew Mexico was made 'in achartered plane provided by theNew Mexico Association of Osteo-pathic Physicians and Surgeons.On this trip, addresses were de-livered at Highlands University,Las Vegas-Rotary Club at So-corro, New Mexico School ofMines and the High School ofSocorro, Eastern New MexicoUniversity and the High Schoolat Portales, a meeting of theSouthwestern New Mexico Phy-sicians and Wives at Roswell,New Mexico and the New Mexi-co A &M College at Las Cruces,New Mexico.

From New Mexico to Dallas,Texas, for the Texas State Con-vention of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons for an address be-fore the Kiwanis Club and thejoint Alumni Luncheon. Then tothe Ohio State Convention ofOsteopathic Physicians and Sur-geons. Attendance at the profes-sional meetings, the AuxiliaryBanquet and dance all contribut-ed to highlight the Ohio StateOsteopathic Convention. T hemost gratifying of all experiencesin attending the various StateConventions of the Osteopathicprofession is to note the increas-ing enthusiasm which is beingmanifested in Osteopathic Educa-tion and the enlarging opportuni-ties afforded to meet the businessand professional people of eachcommunity; thus, learning oftheir sincere interest in the highstandards of Osteopathic Medi-cine.

Every person who is a memberof, or associated with, the Osteo-pathic Profession should be im-bued with the fact that he is aPublic Relations Representativeof Osteopathy.

GRADUATION SPEAKER(Continued from Page 1)

appointment to the presidency ofSimpson College, Indianola, Iowa.

Aside from his many officesin various church and educationalfields, he is a Mason, Rotarianand a member of the PrairieClub of Des Moines, Iowa.

Dr. Edwin F. Peters, PresidentDes Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery720 Sixth AvenueDes Moines 9, Iowa

Dear Dr. Peters:We are happy to advise you andyour Board of Trustees that theOhio Osteopathic Associations ofPhysicians and Surgeons, throughunanimous action of its House ofDelegates, Sunday, May 4, 1952,pledged to support and conduct acampaign among Ohio Osteopa-thic Physicians and Surgeons toraise a minimum of $25,000 inProgress Fund pledges for thepurpose of providing televisionequipment to aid the Des MoinesStill College in the teaching ofsurgery and pathology.It is our plan to proceed immedi-ately with this campaign andsecure bonafide pledges to beear-marked for the Des MoinesStill College and to be paid overa period of three (3) years. Ifsummer vacations do not inter-fere with the campaign theamount should be pledged byearly fall.It is understood that the equip-ment will be dedicated as a giftfrom the Ohio Osteopathic Asso-ciation of Physicians and Sur-geons.The Ohio Osteopathic Associationis exceedingly proud of the prog-ress being made by the DesMoines Still College in osteopa-thic education.We extend to you and your staffour most sincere compliment.

Sincerely,

(Signed)WILLIAM S. KONOLDExecutive Secretary

SENIORS GRADUATE JUNE 6(Continued from page 1)

Roy Hedgpeth-Springfield, Mis-souri

Eugene Herzog-Brainerd, Min-nesota

Roy Honeywell-Springfield, Illi-nois

William Johannsen-Perry, IowaRobert Kirk-Columbiana, OhioFrancis Kon-Honolulu, T. H.William Lurie-Youngstown, OhioAndrew Martin - Tulsa, Okla-

homaHirschel Martin-Buffalo, New

YorkWilliam Meaney-Des Moines,

IowaHarry Mohammed-Delhi, IndiaVeldon Monson Clear Lake, Wis-

consinLee Moore-Perry, IowaGlynr Raley-Miles, TexasRobert Roddy -St. Louis, Mis-

souriJohn Rolles-Westminister SWI,

EnglandJoseph Sage-Seattle, WashingtonJohn Seibert-Detroit, MichiganGilbert Striks-Detroit, MichiganRobert Young-Detroit, Michigan

Dean's LetterPOST GRADUATE PROGRAM

WILL BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER

The second offering of the Still College Post Gradual.Program will be available to Osteopathic Physicians wholive within a commuting radius of Des Moines.

OBJECTIVES OF COURSE1. To qualify a doctor of Osteopathy in part for license in Osteopathic

surgery as cited in Sec. 150.5, Chapter 150, 1950 Code of Iowa.2. To earn graduate college credit toward an advanced degree.3. To broaden the scope of knowledge and training in the conduct of

general practice of Osteopathic medicine and surgery.WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Graduates of Colleges of Osteopathy approved by the Bureau ofProfessional Education of the American Osteopathic Association.

PLAN OF PROGRAMFour continuous semesters of advancing studies from the basic

sciences to surgery.If previous credit has been earned in any course of the series, the

course may be repeated by proper registration, but without additionalcredit.

TENTATIVE FOUR-SEMESTER SCHEDULEFall 1952

1.2.3.

1.2.3.

1.2.3.

1.2.3.

Gross AnatomyPhysiologyPsychiatry

NeuroanatomyMetabolic diseasesAnesthesiology

PathologyRadiologyObstetrics

GynecologyGeneral SurgeryOncology

Spring 1953

Fall 1953

Spring 1954

3 semester hours3 semester hours3 semester hours



3 semester houir3 semester hours3 semester hours

FLEXIBILITY OF PROGRAM1. Providing that continuity is maintained, any course may be com-

pressed to a period of about three weeks by continuous day andevening attendance upon sufficient demand.

2. Other courses of study not listed above will be offered when occa-sion demands, which need not necessarily constitute credit towardlicense in Surgery.

REQUIRED COURSES FOR SURGERY LICENSE1. Gross Anatomy . . . . . . 3 semester hours2. Neuroanatomy . . . . . . 3 semester hours3. Surgery . . . . . . . 6 semester hours4. Roentgenology . . . . . 2 semester hours5. Pathology . . . . . . . . 3 semester hours6. Anesthesiology . . . . . 2 semester hours7. Electives .. 11 semester hours

Total minimum . . . .30 semester hours

MINIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN CLASSInstruction in any single course of study will proceed only if the

enrollment for that class is 10 or more students.MAXIMUM CREDIT PER SEMESTER

1. Total semester hours shall be limited to 9.2. Student may register for one or two courses or the entire program

of one semester. -TIME OF DAY AND LENGTH OF COURSE

1. Late afternoon or preferably evening (7:00-10:00 P. M.).2. Class room session is 3 hours with short breaks for three semester

hours course; 2 hours for 2 semester hour course.3. Each course once weekly for a semester of 18 weeks.

COST IS NOMINAL2 semester hour course (36 clock hours) per semester . $ 50.003 semester hour course (54 clock hours) per semester . 75.009 semester hour course (full program) per semester . 225.00

One-half total fee payable at matriculation; balance payable atregistration in September. If any class fails to start because of mem-bership less than 10, fee will be refunded.

Send applications to the Dean of the College

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Left to right: Levine, Guarrera, Latini, Lawrence. Leit to right: Herzog, Monson Boysel, Felmlee, Gore, Meaney,Braught, Conyers, Grow, Martin.

Met Star ReceivesAward

Frank Guarrera, MetropolitanOpera Star was presented theFirst Annual Award for "Serviceto Osteopathy" by Lambda Omi-cron Gamma fraternity, and wasmade an honorary member of thatfraternity.

The award, a loving cup, is de-signed to acknowledge the out--tanding contribution and sup-

Irt by a lay person to Osteo-pathic Medicine.

Frank, an ardent supporter ofOsteopathic Medicine was wel-comed to Des Moines by his high-school classmate John Latini, whowith Edward Levine, President ofL.O.G. and Ronald Lawrence, so-cial chairman of L.O.G., formedthe presentation committee. Pre-sentation was made backstage atthe KRNT theater before the per-formance of "Carmen" on May 15.

Also present was Dr. J. Q. Mat-tern, who had the pleasure oftreating Janet Blair, star of SouthPacific, seen here recently.

The brilliant "Toreador" wasdeeply touched by having thehonor of being the first amongthe "fine friends" of osteopathicmedicine to receive such a sig-nificant award. Equally pleasedat becoming an honorary frater-nity brother, Frank stated, "I be-lieve osteopathic medicine hasbeen instrumental in my rise tosuccess, for it has left me in goodhealth and in excellent condition,which is so essential to meet therigid requirements of opera sing-ing".

He related the time that hisjaw became stuck open whilereaching for a high note, and thesubsequent discomfort he suf-"red. It was not until he re-

ived osteopathic care that hiscondition was alleviated, never toreturn. Since then, he has de-pended on osteopathic medicinefor continued success in singing.

Frank stressed the fact thatopera stars, George Cehanouskyand Robert Merrill are receivingthe benefits of osteopathic care,

and many more of his theatricaland musical associates are dailybecoming increasingly "osteopath-ically minded". He cited the needof such people for osteopathicconsideration, and pointed out thegreat opportunity there exists inthe theatrical world for osteo-pathic physicians.

He indicated that the situationis more acute in the East Coast,especially New York, where thereare proportionally fewer osteo-pathic physicians and hospital fa-cilities than on the West Coast.

Frank concluded by stating thathe believed osteopathic medicinehas a lot to offer and should beput in a position where that offercould be accepted.

The following article appearedin the Des Moines Tribune, May13, 1952, in the column The FrontRow by Elizabeth Clarkson Zwart.

Carmen's toreador, Escamillo,will see an old school friend whilethe Metropolitan Opera companyis in Des Moines:

Back in 1940, Baritone FrankGuarrera was a student at theSouth Philadelphia High Schoolfor Boys. So was one John Latini.

Both boys, in fact, sang in thechorus of the high school's pro-duction of "Carmen" exactly 12years ago this month . . .

Now Frank is singing with theMet, and John is a third-year stu-dent at the Still College of Osteo-pathy in Des Moines.

When the two friends meet hereThursday, they'll talk about athird South Philadelphia High boywho won't be present.

His name was then Alfred Ar-nold Cocozza.

Now, it's Mario Lanza.

ATLAS NEWSAtlas Club was honored on

April 25 to have Dr. Claire E.Gore-President of National At-las Fraternity and President ofthe National InterfraternityCouncil-speak at their annualSenior Banquet. Above we see

Dr. Gore and our Seniors takenat the occasion.

Dr. Gore (who has taken timefrom his North Hollywood prac-tice to visit various club chap-ters) left us with these thoughts:The Club is in need of reorgani-zation and strengthening, begin-ning with the National governinglevel. This body should put"teeth" into the club constitution;for, as he put it, "everyone re-spects authority." We must mod-ernize in accordance with thepresent era. "We must look wellto our diagnosis" lest degenera-tion slip into the picture afterour first interpretation. He re-minded us that fraternity is theanswer to man's "banding-togeth-er tendency," to give direction.Dr. Gore's plans are to makethe fraternity a national, living,well-knit unit-beginning at thetop and working down.

We all were disappointed thatmore alumni couldn't attend, they.should have a more active inter-est. Dr. Gore's plans will needthe cooperation of all-he needshelp in this reorganization pro-ject.

We were grateful to the twoalumni who did attend, Dr. FredCampbell and Dr. Barquist. Theyspoke a few words of congratula-tions to our Seniors; and willcarry Dr. Gore's message to theircolleagues in the field. Honorarymember Cecil Looney was alsothere.

Our Seniors and places of in-ternships: Boysel, Detroit Osteo-pathic; Braught. (practicing at)Pocahontas, Iowa; Conyers, Den-ver; Felmlee, Tulsa; Grow, SouthBend; Herzog, Detroit Osteopath-ic; Martin, Still; Meany, Detroit;Monson, Des Moines General. Oneadditional member absent fromthe picture (OB call) is Don Cun-ningham.


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Iota Tau SigmaDuring the past several weeks

two ceremonies of initiation forour pledges have been held at thePark Avenue Clinic. The thirdand final initiation ceremony willbe held in the near future. Otheractivities were curtailed to allowadequate preparation for thetwelve-week examinations.

The Senior Banquet, honoringour graduating member, ShirleyAhlers was held at the Past-time Club on the 17th of May.An invitation is cordially exten-ded to the alumni and friends ofIota Tau Sigma who should wishto attend our work-night and so-cial functions. It is our desireto continue the work-night atwhich physicians of the facultyand those from the Des Moinesarea speak on various interestingtopics concerning the manyphases of Osteopathic Practice.

L. O. G.The gala annual spring dance

was held at the Parkview Clubon Saturday, May 10th. Attend-ance was excellent and everyoneseemed in a festive mood. Manylovely door prizes were awardedto the lucky guests. The annualall school L.O.G. Picnic followedon Mother's Day, Sunday, May11th. The; picnic meal followedat the Pavilion and everyone's ap-petite was satisfied, "All you caneat" was the motto since traditionhas dictated that the fraternityitself share half the costs in thehopes that the student body willhave an enjoyable inexpensive"get-together" at least once ayear.

The fraternity sends a fondfarewell and wishes for best ofluck to its current graduates, maythey always remember their hap-py student days here at Still, thefriends they've :made and theirfraternity associations. Thesebrothers are Bill Lurie, Columbus,


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(Continued from page 3)Ohio, Gil Striks, Detroit, Michi-gan, Hirsch Martin, Buffalo, NewYork, Marty Fleischer, Long Is-land, New York, and Lou Abram-sohn, Des Moin'es, Iowa.

Congratulations to John Latinion his initiation to membershipand on his appointment to the newoffice of press secretary of thefrat. The current scribe, RonLawrence, surrenders the penafter a year's tenure as frat re-porter. It was a pleasurable andmemorable year to write about,one which the fraternity may longremember and be proud of.

Newman ClubThe largest attendance of the

year turned out to hear Father J.W'eiss discuss "The Catholic Con-cept of Death" on Thursday, May1. The topic was a repeat per-formance at the request of somemembers and students who hadbeen unable to hear his discussionlast year.

A vote of thanks is extended toPresident John Schwartz and theother club officers for their finework this past year and to FatherWeiss, the club chaplain, for hissplendid discussions and spiritualaid.

OWCCFollowing the regular meeting

on Tuesday, May 6th, the Qsteo-pathic Women's College Club heldtheir semi-annual election of of--ficers. Reo Eske who served asvice-president during. the springsemester, automatically moved tothe post of president. Workingwith her next fall will be: DarleneHatchitt, vice-president; NaomiLloyd, secretary; Virginia Kemp,treasurer; and Bea Phillips, ser-geant-at-arms. The club congrat-ulates these girls on their elec-tion and feels confident that theywill continue to uphold the excel-lent standards set by their prede-

c'essors. To the girls who will actin their present capacities for thelast time at the meeting scheduledfor 'May 20th, Arlene Sayers,president; Reo Eske, vice-presi-dent; Nancy Apgar, secretary;Pat King, treasurer; and Mar-garet Crommett, sergeant-at-arms, the O.W.C.C. extends theirsincere thanks for a job well done.

At the May 20th O. W. C. C.meeting "It's Still News", theclub's yearly paper, made its ap-pearance. Material for linens tobe used at Still Hospital were cutThursday, May 15th, and, dis-tributed among various membersat the May 20th meeting to besewed. This is the last of approx-imately $200.00 worth of materialthe club has prepared for the hos-pital during the past year. A rum-mage sale, scheduled for July, willend the official club plans till nextfall.

The highlight of the club yearis always the spring banquet, heldin honor of the senior wives. Thisannual event was held at theNew Pastime Club, 6815 HickmanRoad, on Sunday, May 25th. P. H.T. (Pushed Husband Through)degrees were given to the depart-ing senior wives, new club officerswere inaugurated, and a gift waspresented to Still College. Andso the school year ends, leavingeach of us closer to her ultimategoals.

P.S.G.The usual meetings were held

on April 7th and April 28th atthe fraternity house. Plans werediscussed for the forthcominginitiation of the pledges into thefraternity during May.

June is approaching, and withit comes the many festivities ofgraduation, commencement, clos-ing an old school year, and look-ing forward to a new one. Planshave been made for one of the

best home-comings in the college'shistory. As most of you know,this will be held on June 4, 5, and6.

To the alumni of our fraternitywe extend a most cordial invita-tion to visit with us at the frater-nity house. We want the wives ofthe alumni members to feel rightat home, too. You are most wel-come to join us in the eveningat dinner. Our house is yourhouse, make it your home whileattending the homecoming.

With commencement aside,many interpret this to mean thatthey have completed the necessarypreparations for a fruitful, use-ful life ahead. This is not thecase; it signifies, in reality, thebeginning of a more arduouspreparation to meet the challen-ges and obligations of the future.To this our alumni can attest. Itwill relive those years which itspent in our alma mater, our fra-ternity, our city. We want it to.

Delta OmegaOn March 14, Dr. Stoddard gave

Delta Omega Sorority a valuabledemonstration of technique forforceps delivery at her home, fol-lowed by a practice session. Theever welcome coffee and dough-nuts were served later. We werehappy to have Dr. Lil Dunlop asour guest for the evening.

Dr. Anna Slocum spoke on"Ligamentous Articular Releasefor Extremities" on March 28.Dr. Howard Wicks, Dr. MaryGolden and Dr. Sara Jean Gibsonassisted her in the practice ses-sion that followed her lecture anddemonstration. It was on openwork held in the technique roomof the college and the enthusiasticlisteners clamored for anotherwork night with her. So on thefollowing Friday, April 4, Dr. Slo-cum planned another lecture anddemonstration on the "Articular

Release for Ribs and Clavicle".Due to illness in her family, Dr-

Slocum was unable to be present,so Dr. Wicks very capably pre-sented the lecture and demonstra-tion. Our thanks go to all th,.¢who contributed to these succe..ful work nights.

A business meeting was heldMarch 19 and new officers wereelected: President, Sally Sutton;Vice President, Phoebe Benson;Secretary, Pat Spurgeon; andTreasurer, Evelyn Mountain.

Saturday, May 3 found the So-rority in Jewell, Iowa, at thehome of Dr. Dorothy Mullin. Afterconducting a tour through herclinic, she treated us to a picnicsupper with all the fried chickenwe could eat. Thanks for yourwonderful hospitality, Dottie.

Dr. Howard Wicks and his sis-ter, Edna, invited the sorority totheir house on May 9th. We werehappy to have as our guest MissJennie Trippsin from Detroit,Michigan, who will be a freshmanin September.

Plans are being made for theSenior Banquet which will be heldMay 29th at 7:00 p. m. at theFrontier Club. We hope that allDelta Omega Beta Alumnae willplan to be present to honor ourgraduating member, Sue KingFisher.

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GRADUATION ISSUEThe President Chats

Colleges are not necessarily aGroup of Buildings covered withIvy, or places away from homewhere young people must go tospend Dad's money, or placesthat the parents must send theirchildren in order to bring socialrecognition to the family. Collegeshould be that Institution ofHigher Education where Maryand Joe may go to better preparethemselves to live a Fuller andMore Enriched Life; thus, beingable to render a Better Serviceto Society.

We are fortunate in the UnitedStates for having as many insti-tutions of higher learning as wehave. There are about as manydegree - conferring institutionshere as in the rest of the worldcombined. Therefore, it is onlynormal that at graduation timeof the year, the time of separa-tion of friends, many view ourcolleges with mixed emotions. In-stead we should think of our col-leges as avenues for providingindividual growth which is a pre-requisite for service.

June 6th formal graduation ex-ercises were held for 47 young Os-teopathic Physicians, representing18 states of our Great Nation, aswell as Hawaii, Canada, England,China and India. Dr. E. E. Voigt,President of Simpson College,used as his commencement ad-dress the subject "Responsibilitiesof Professionalism." How timelythis subject is, as the youngphysician will never be successfulunless he continues to Study andLearn. He must learn from hisformal reading, he must learnfrom experience, he must learnfrom association with others andhe must remember that it is notenough to be understood, it isnecessary that he learn to under-stand others. Commencementmeans that the graduates haveacquired the tools with whichthey may continue their educa-tional processes. It means thatthe continued growth requiresnot only maturity of judgmentand the perfection of the neces-sary skills of practice, but alsodemands an unprejudiced atti-tude. Hate and prejudice caneasily destroy the very founda-tion upon which a professionalman's future rests. In order forour young college graduates of


A.O.A. PresidentConvocation Speaker

Dr. Floyd Peckham, Presidentof the American Osteopathic As-sociation was the principal speak-er at the Senior Convocation pre-ceding graduation. Reviewing thegrowth of osteopathy and thenational association Dr. Peckhamstated, "All of you can be proudof the great strides made in thegrowth of osteopathy and the na-tional association. The accom-plishments are almost unbeliev-able.

Dr. Peckham also encouragedthe graduating seniors to join andbe active members of their localand state organizations as well asthe national organization. "Theseorganizations need you and youneed them," stated Dr. Peckham"and I am confident that you willbenefit by your active participa-tion. We are counting on you tofurther strengthen us and wetrust that you will never forgetthose principles contained in theOsteopathic Oath."

Dr. Peckham also presented theLouis E. Keston Memorial Awardto junior student Ralph Black-well. (See picture page 4.)

The annual Psi Sigma Alphascholastic award was presented tos'enior student Robert Kirk byP.S.A. president Roy Glenn Ra-ley.

Certificates of Merit for out-standing service in various de-partments were awarded seniorstudents as follows:

Cranial Division of Principlesand Technique

Julius L. Abramsohn, HarryBrom, Basil L. Butler, Edward A.Felmle'e, Martin Fleischer, HaroldE. Foster, Earl C. Gay, JamesTidd Haffenden, Wendell B. Har-ris, Roy W. Honeywell, WilliamH. Johannsen, Francis SinLeonKon, Harry Mohammed, JosephH. Sage, Gilbert J. Striks.

ClinicsRoy Glynn Raley

BiochemistryRoy Glynn Raley

PediatricsEldon Le'e Gomoll

AnatomyWilliam H. Johannsen, Roy

HedgpethRadiology

Earl C. Gay, Veldon A. Monson(Continued on page 2)

The fifty-third commencementof D.M.S.C.O.S. was held at St.John's Lutheran Church at 8:00p. m. June 6, 1952.

From the time of the colorfulprocessional to the recessional theceremony was one of dignity andsolemnity befitting the occasion.

The invocation was given by M.John Rolles, Minister of the Con-gregational Church in Ankeny,Iowa, and president of the SeniorClass of D.M.S.C.O.S.

Edwin E. Voigt, Ph.D., D.D.,President of Simpson College, de-livered the commencement ad-dress. Speaking on "Responsi-bilities of Professionalism" Dr.Voigt reviewed the growth ofmedicine, medical research andthe responsibilities of medicalmen. In his speech Dr. Voigtsaid:

"To follow out the whole storyof the remedy of human ailmentis more fascinating reading thanthe latest "who-dun-it", but thisis not the time or the place. Letme only cite three things, which Ithink, had most to do with thechange taking place in medicaltreatment: there is first the Hip-pocratic Oath:

"I will look upon him who shallhave taught me this Art even asone of my parents. I will sharemy substance with him, and Iwill supply his necessities if he bein need. I will regard his off-spring even as my own brethren,and I will teach them this Art, ifthey would learn it, without feeor covenant. I will impart thisArt by precept, by lecture andby every mode of teaching, notonly to my own sons but to thesons of him who has taught me,and to disciples bound by coven-ant and oath, according to theLaw of medicine.

"The regimen I adopt shall befor the benefit of my patients ac-cording to my ability and judg-ment, and not for their hurt orfor any wrong. I will give nodeadly drug to any, though it beasked of me nor will I counselsuch, and especially I will not aidto woman to procure abortion.Whatsoever house I enter, therewill I go for the benefit of thesick, refraining from all wrong-doing or corruption, and especial-ly from any act of seduction ofmale or female, of bond or free.Whatsoever things I see or hearconcerning the life of men, in myattendance on the sick or evenapart therefrom, which ought not

to be noised abroad, I will keepsilence thereon, counting suchthings to be as sacred secrets."

Two, the next ster) of advancecame when doctors broke off tra-dition and began to experimentand do what we now call research.The medicine men had a secretroutine, which they guarded morecarefully than the ritual of a se-cret order, and shared only withthe chosen few. This became akind of set tradition. Later heal-ers were bound by a somewhatsimilar routine; you didn't learnfrom life-you learned from thetradition-books of the ancients.No wonder that the centuries-aye the centuries went by with solittle advance in the arts of heal-ing, and then came a Bacon, andHarvey and Galen, who began toexperiment and see for them-selves, and then changes began totake place with increasing rapid-ity, until now we at length seethe value of more careful and con-trolled study, and hundreds ofmen and women and billions ofdollars are going into research.Now we get out of old ruts andput forth exhausting effort, notto hold to a medical tradition, butto uncover new facts in order todeal with these bumps, aches, andpains, the human frame is subjectto.

Three, then came the idea thatmen should share their scientificknowledge. In many professionsor walks of life there is research,but when they find somethingthey keep it secret or patent it fortheir own use. But somehow inthe Art of Healing the oppositehas been the practice. Here menvie with each other to have thehonor to be the first to publishsome new healing process. I hadthe fortune, before the unhappydays of Europe, to know a Vien-nese physician. He had an insati-able curiosity about the humanbody, but to hold back some newthing was for him, utterly un-thinkable and to exploit it for hispersonal advantage would havebeen a carnal sin. And when hehappened upon something new, hesat up late at night to write itup and get it printed in the med-ical reviews. This sharing ofknowledge did two wonderfulthings (a) it made a new healingprocess widely available at once,.and (b) it made n'ew facts im-mediately available for other in-vestigators, and thus missing


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links often from distant labora-tories, were immediately put to-gether for even larger compre-hension.

Thes'e are the three great idealson which your health and minedepend. These are the bases un-derlying the training of the youngmen we honor tonight.

(a) A deep sense of responsi-bility to the patient.

(b) A scientific method of in-

Name Home

Julius L. AbramsohnDes Moines, Iowa

Shirley A hlers BaslBarberton, Ohio

Russell L. BoyselDetroit, Michigan

Ralph BraughtDes Moines, Iowa

Harry J. BromBenson, Minnesota

Harry A. BrownCanyon, Texas

Basil L. ButlerPontiac, Michigan

Richard F. CantrellNew Canaan, Conn.

William L. ChuDes Moines, Iowa

Raymond R. Conyers RFremont, Nebraska

Donald W. CunninghamDes Moines, Iowa

Horace M. DonIndianapolis, Ind.

Robert F. Eggert R(St. Paul, Minnesota

Edward A. FelmleeTulsa, Oklahoma

Arden L. FindlayFergus, Ont., Canada

Sue King FisherAmarillo, Texas

Boris FiyalkoWarren, Ohio

Martin FleischerElmhurst, L. I., N. Y.

Kenneth S. FoltzNew York, New York

Charles FortinoPontiac, Michigan

Harold E. Foster RDecatur, Illinois

Earl C. GayMarlinton, W. Va.

E. L. GomollToledo, Ohio

Alden B. GordonNashville, Tenn.

Ronald E. GrowBeloit, Wisconsin

James T. HaffendenBattle Creek, Mich.

Wendell B. HarrisBaltimore, Md.

Roy F. HedgpethSpringfield, Mo.

Eugene C. HerzogBrainard, Minn.

Roy W. HoneywellDes Moines, Iowa

William H. JohannsenPerry, Iowa

Robert L. KirkColumbiana, Ohio

Francis S. KonHonolulu, T. H.

creasing knowledge.(c) A willingness to share the

knowledge discovered."Alumni of D. M. S. C. O. S.

you can be justly proud of themanner in which this ceremonyhas been carried out.

The names of the 47 seniors re-ceivinx the degree Doctor of Os-teopathy, name of home town andplace of internship or location ofpractice are as follows:

Internship or PracticeStill Hospital

iline-Rossman Osteopathic Hospital

Detroit Osteopathic Hospital

Pocahontas, Iowa

Steven's Park Osteopathic Hospital

Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital

Muskegon Osteopathic Hospital

Portland Osteopathic Hospital

Art Centre Hospital

,ocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital

Madison Street Hospital

Bayview Hospital

ocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital

Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital

Riverside Osteopathic Hospital

Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital

Bayview Hospital

Art Centre Hospital

Doctors Hospital

Zieger Hospital

Zocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital

Mt. Clemens General Hospital

Parkview Hospital

Nashville, Tennessee

South Bend Osteopathi

Grand Rapids Osteopathi

Detroit Osteopathi

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BayvieN

Sti

.c Hospital

ic Hospital

Undecided

Dean's LetterJune 6th marked the close of a

course of education in Osteopathyfor 47 seniors. Today, they areDoctors of Osteopathy and mak-ing their plans for the future.

A few of the graduates are go-ing directly into practise: most ofthem, however, prefer one moreyear of education in the form ofan internship in an approved oste-opathic hospital.

To all of them, Commencementhas taken its most serious mean-ing. Looking backwards theseyoung men have spent approx-imately 31/2 years in preprofes-sional schools and four years inDes Moines Still College of Oste-opathy and Surgery preparingthemselves for the day when theycould be called doctors. Theyhave been preparing themselvesfor the day when they could be-gin to apply the rudiments of pre-professional knowledge whichthey have gleamed.

Commencement is truly a be-ginning and implies the futurerather than the past. No doctorfeels too competent on the day hefirst hangs out his shingle. Nodoctor in all his subsequent lifeof practise, can feel that he knowsthe full scope of medical and oste-opathic knowledge.

Every doctor, on the other hand,must always study and strive toimprove his knowledge. So muchis unknown, so little is known thatthe sun will never set on Com-mencement Days. So much re-mains to be discovered that thou-sans of lifetimes will be spentin human efforts to discover theultimate truth.

We hope and pray that the goalof all graduates of June 6th andall heretofore and hereafter willalways strive to emulate theGreat Healer.

William J. LurieYoungstown, Ohio

Andrew J. MartinTulsa, Oklahoma

Hirschel A. MartinBuffalo, New York

William E, MeaneyDes Moines, Iowa

Harry H. MohammedDelhi, India

Veldon A. MonsonClear Lake, Wis.

Lee C. MoorePerry, Iowa

R. Glynn RaleyMiles, Texas

CERTIFICATES . .(Continued from page 1)

Ophthamology andOtorhinolaryngology

James Tidd Haffenden, Ken-neth S. Foltz

PsychiatryWilliam H. Johannsen, Robert

L. KirkUrology

Ralph Braught, Shirley Ahlers,Robert C. Roddy

Obstetrics and GynecologySue King Fisher, Gilbert J.

Striks, William E. M'eaney, Hor-ace Max Don, Roy W. Honey-well

PathologyEarl Gay, Ronald Grow, Wil-

liam Chu, Eldon Lee Gomoll

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today to continue to grow, it isessential that they develop thefollowing skills:

First, the ability to make self-appraisal.

Second, the ability to makepersonal adjustment.

Third, the ability to maintainself-discipline.

Seniors of 1952, your AlmaMater has proudly graduated you.Your profession welcomes youand society needs you as a physi-cian. May you ever be mindfulof your great responsibility toyour patient, to your professionand your community.

GRADUATES OF 1952, WESALUTE YOU AND MAYGOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGSGO WITH YOU THROUGHLIFE'S JOURNEY.

Bayview Hospital

Still Hospital

Green Cross General Hospital

Detroit Osteopathic Hospital

Undecided

Des Moines General Hospital

Still Hospital

Blackwood Hospital and Clinic

Undecided Robert C. Roddy Steven's Park Osteopathic HospitalSt. Louis, Mo.

ic Hospital John Rolles :ondon Mission, Kamalapuram, Cuddapahdts, IndiaPurley, Surrey, England

Undecided Joseph H. Sage Wilden Osteopathic HospitalSeattle, Wash.

Ttton, Iowa John H. Seibert Still HospitalDetroit, Mich.

w Hospital Gilbert J. Striks Ziegler HospitalDetroit, Mich.

11 Hospital Robert P. Young Still HospitalDetroit, Mich.

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Front Row, Left to Right: Butler, Eggert, Foster, Cunningham, Don, Young, Rolles, Chu, Cantrelt,Seibert, Fiyalko, Kon, Roddy.

Second Row, Left to Right: Gomoll, Lurie, Gordon, Haffenden, Conyers, Fisher, Harris, Felmlee,Honeywell, Meaney, Boysel, Moore, Raley, Hedgpeth, Ahlers, Braught, Mohammed.

Back Row, Left to Right: H. Martin, Striks, Grow, Findlay, Monson, Kirk, Brom, Herzog, A. Mar-tin, Fleischer, Brown, Johannsen, Sage, Foltz, Fortino, Gay, Abramsohn.

ur. i. r. reters, rreszaent ofj J.vLI.~.,.v.:. aa-ministers the Osteopathic Oath to the 47 grad-uating seniors.

Dr. Edwin E. Voigt, President of Simpson Col-lege delivers graduation address.

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Iowa Underwriters UrgeUse of D.O.'s for MedicalExaminations

Des Moines, Ia. (AOA)-TheIowa Association of Life Under-writers voted unanimously, at itsrecent annual meeting, to recom-mend to their member companiesthe use of osteopathic physiciansfor medical examinations, theWeekly Underwriter announces.

The Iowa Quarter Million Dol-lar Club, a major insurance group

Dr. Edmund F. Zimmerer,Director of Cancer Control,Iowa State Dept. of Healthdelivers the opening addressof the two day post-graduatecourse in Cancer.

(Details will be found inthe July issue of The Log.)

with national affiliations, recentlyadopted a similar resolution andhad urged the association to takethe same action.

JDr. F loyd F . Feckham, 'reszdent of the American Osteo-pathic Association chats with Robert Kirk, right, winner o'fthe Psi Sigma Alpha scholastic award presented annuallyto the graduating senior having the highest scholastic aver-age throughout the entire course and to Ralph Blackwell, left,winner of the Louis E. Keston Memorial Award presentedannually to a member of the Junior Class. This award isbased on scholarship, leadership and inteerst in his choisenprofession.


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Osteopathic HospitalBecomes Unit of DesMoines Still College

Flint Osteopathic Hospital hasbecome an official unit of DesMoines (Iowa) Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery withestablishment of an extern train-ing program at FOH.

Des Moines College's dean, Dr.Joilhn B. Shuiiaker, was in Flinto inspect hospital facilities andapprove a training schedule forsenior osteopathic students. Headdressed chairmen and co-chair-men of various hospital depart-ments in Still Hall and made de-tailed checks of the extern teach-ing program.

The. extern program calls fora group of Des Moines studentsto be sent here for six months ofpractical training during theirfourth year of osteopathic medi-cine, Four students began theirwork here June 9. They will besucceeded by others next Winter.

A ppointments by the hospitalboard of directors makes R. 0.Bowker, hospital administrator,dean of the extern program. Dr.E. E. Congdon is general chair-man, Dr. E. George Himes, chair-man of education.

Rules governing practical workof senior students in Des Moineswill be observed here, Dr. Cong-don said. Externs will not be per-mitted to work alone, but will bein the company of interns, resi-dents or staff physcians. Sub-jects they will study by lectureand practical experience includegeneral medicine, surgery, anes-thesia, obstetrics, gynecology,osteopathic manipulation therapy,bronchoscopy, X-ray, eye, ear,nose and throat treatments, plast-ic surgery, bone setting and lab-oratory practices.

Enrolled in the extern programare Dean Tracy, Los Angeles;Vance Walters, Des Moines;Robert Botz, River Rouge, Mich.,and James Martin, Panama City,Fla.

Flint Hospital OpensNew Maternity Section

FLINT, MICH. (AOA)-FlintOsteopathic Hospital recentlyopened one of the most modernand complete maternity sectionsin the Flint area.

Housed in a $115,000 annex,the maternity section has facili-ties for 29 mothers and theirnew babies.

A feature offered to patientsis "rooming-in" care. If a moth-er desires, her baby will be keptat her own bedside in specially de-signed bassinets. Two regularnurseries and an isolation nur-

sery also are provided.

MV. John Kolles, D.O., his wireand two children have reachedLondon, England on their way tothe London Mission, Kamalapu-ram, Cuddapahdts, India.

When they reach their destina-tion and John begins his work asmedical missionary he will haverealized part of his great dream-that of returning as a Doctorof Osteopathy to the place he leftas a missionary 5 years ago. Theother part of his dream is that oflong years of service to the chil-dren of God as a man of the cloth,physician and friend.

Students and faculty memberswill always remnember Dr. JohnHis classmates elected him theirclass president in their Junior andSenior years. People of the com-munity of Ankeny, Iowa, will alsoremember Dr. John and his wifefor their devotion to the Congre-gational Church where John andhis wife were the ministers forthe last 4 years.

Before graduation a group ofstudents and faculty members at-tended John's church in Ankenyto again honor him and his fam-ilv. Following church services asurprise basket dinner was heldin the basement of the church.During the dinner Charles Fortinoon behalf of the faculty and stu-dents of Still College presentedJohn with a purse of $300.00 tohelp pay his expenses back toEngland. Dr. John tried to thankhis classmates and friends butfinally said, "I can not at thistime express my feelings but Ihope you know what this means tome. Thank you and may Godbless you." Members of 2 churchesand townspeople in Ankeny also

presented him with purses to helphim return to England.

During the Graduation BanquetDr. John was presented with acheck for $100.00 by Dr. WesleyGlantz, President of the PolkCounty Society of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons. In pre-senting this check Doctor Glantzstated that this was a gift fromthe members of the Polk CountySociety to help him purchasesomething that he wanted for hiswork in India.

M. John Rolles, his wife andtwo children came to this countryfive years ago in order that hemight study to become an Osteo-path. While attending Iowa Wes-leyan College at Mt. Pleasant,Iowa, John and Helen were theministers of a small church there.After completing the require-ments for entrance into Still Col-lege they moved to Ankeny whereJohn and Helen became ministersof the Congregational Church.John and Helen worked togetheras a team as they had done be-fore in India and will do again.From the salaries they receivedas ministers of the gosp'el theypaid all of their expenses includ-ing John's tuition and books forhis Osteopathic education. Therewere times when things lookeddark but John and Helen kept ongoing and never lost faith in theirbelief that the good Lord will pro-vide.

As time drew near for gradua-tion and the return trip to En-oland and then to India, Dr. Johnwas worried but would not letanyone know of his financial cir-cumstances. It wasn't until ArdenFindlay a classmate and close per-

Post-Graduate..Program on CancerWell Received

One of the highlights of theHomecoming-Graduation activitieswas the Post Graduate Programin Cancer.

Stuart F. Harkness, D.O., Co-ordinator of the Cancer TeachingProgram of D.M.S.C.O.S. wishesto take this ornortunity to thankthe members of the staff whoparticipated and those in attend-ance for their splendid coopera-tion. "The Cancer Institute forthe General Practitioner was asuccess in every wav", stated Dr.Harkness. "The attention and in-terest shown by those in attend-ance was excellent: I am so con-vinced that the general practi-tioner wants this kind of programthat I hope to be able to presenta program in Cardiac Diseasesnext spring."

Fifty-three D.O.'s from 9 statesand Iowa attended the 2 day ses-sion.

(Dr. Harkness requested thefollowing article be carried in thisissue of the Log Book.)

Chief of U. S. Cancer ControlOutlines Program to CancerCoordinators

Chicago, 111. (AOA)-"We can-not at the present time controlcancer, but we can control cancermortality," Dr. A. C. Kaiser,chief of the cancer control pro-gram of the Institute of Health,U. S. Public Health Service toldcoordinators of the cancer teach-ing programs of the six collegesof osteopathy.

"Specific cases of cancer are onthe increase, with a significantincrease in the number of cases oflung cancer," Dr. Kaiser stated.Old age is not a factor in thisrecent trend.

Studies definitely show a trend,Dr. Kaiser said, that case histo-ries show daughters of womensuffering from cancer are them-selves having cancer at an earlierage than their mothers, not onlyin cases of breast cancer but in,


sonal friend told the members ofthe Senior Class that anyoneknew that Dr. John did not havethe money to get to Canada (toboard the boat to England) letalone the money for the passageto England for his wife and twochildren.

Dr. John Rolles still believesthat the Good Lord Will Provide.His strength of character, hisleadership and his firm belief inGod has made a profound impres-sion on us all.

Our Ambassador and Famtilv

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Students PraisePre-GraduationActivities

Pre-graduation activities thisyear recalled a new high atD.M.S.C.O.S. Claire Armstrong,President of the Student FacultyCouncil states "the success ofthes'e activities was the directresult of the splendid assistanceand cooperation given the Counciland students by the members ofthe administration faculty andstaff. They backed us all theway."

One of the high-lights of theevents was the all school activityday. This started off with thefaculty going down to defeat be-fore the sharp shooting golfers.This event was followed by solftball between fraternity and non-fraternity teams.

Chow time brought out the stu-dents and their familiees to beserved bv the members of the ad-ministration, faculty and staff.(See picture p) This is the eventthe students had been waiting forand they really enjoyed it.

The square dance which cli-maxed the day's activities will beremembered for many, manyyears. Music for dancing wasprovided by several members ofthe student body and Junior stu-dent Ralph Blackwell was thecaller.

This was a day long to be re-membered. All agreed that thespirit of fellowship and coopera-tion was trerific at D.M.S.C.O.S.

Senior SkitFor 45 minutes members of the

Senior Class kept the audiencestudents and faculty in an uproarwhlen they presented their satireon life in D.M.S.C.O.S.

Written and prduoced byCharles Fortino, Senior student,Life in D.M.S.C.O.S. was a fastmoving well rehearsed presenta-tion. It is difficult to single outa person or persons for outstand-in, performance but all agreedthat Charles Fortino as Dean Shu-maker and William Meaney asPresident Peters played their rolesto almost perfection. (See picturepage 4 June issue of the LogBook) The Dean's cigar firnallyhad to go-OUT.

Graduation BanquetThe 47 members of the Senior

class and their wives were guestsof honor at a banqquet at theSavery Hotel June 5, the nightbefore kraduation. (S'ee picturep. 4).

The food was excellent and thespeeches were short. T.V. wasprovided so that no one wouldmiss the heavyweight champion-shin fight.

Music for dancing was providedby Don Hoy and his orchestra.

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(Continued from page 1)cases of gastric cancer.

Dr. Kaiser deplored the tend-ency of some cancer patients'failure to admit thev have cancer.This, he said, was due to lack ofknowledge of the really substan-

tial progress made in treatingcancer; that this lack of knowl-edge and tendency to considercancer hopeless was stopping toomany people from seeking mred-ical advice.

"Studies with animals do notnecessarily apply to human be-ings,' Dr. Kaiser asserted. "Forthat reason, the new program ofthe National Cancer Institute willshortly inaugurate special studieswith cancer sufferers. We do nothave to know the cause of cancerin order to reduce the number ofcases," Dr. Kaiser stated. "Wecan still help sufferers."

The meeting was held in the A.T. Still Memorial Hall at theheadquarters of the AmericanOsteopathic Association.

The President ChatsJuly, universally known as the

month of -picnics, is al'so" knownto all affiliated with the Osteopa-thic profession as that month ofthe year when professional activi-ty ceases and our minds andthoughts are centered upon theNational Convention of the Am-erican Osteopathic Association.

As a child cannot mature with-out the guidance and supervisionof its mother, neither can a pro-fession prosper without the unit-ing efforts and guiding hand ofits mother organization. Sincethe Association was organized in1897 with Dr. D. B. Macauley asthe first President, this Associa-tion through the years has devot-ed its every effort to the statedobjectives; namely, "The objectsof this Association shall be topromote the public health, andthe art and science of the Osteo-pathic school of practice of thehealing art;

By maintaining high standardsof Osteopathic education and byadvancing the profession's knowl-edge of surgery, obstetrics, andthe prevention, diagnosis andtreatment of disease in general;

By stimulating original re-search and investigation; and bycollecting and disseminating theresults of such work for the edu-cation and improvement of theprofession and the ultimate bene-fit of humanity;

That the evolution of the Osteo-pathic principles be a ever-grow-ing tribute to Andrew TaylorStill, whose original researchesmade possible Osteopathy as ascience."

Today, we have more thantwelve thousand Osteopathic Phy-sicians in practice, physicians en-joying recognition undreamed ofa few decades ago. While much ofthis recognition is the result ofthe superiority of Osteopathiccare of the ill, no one can denythat the invisible hand of wisdomof the mother made possible theresults achieved by the individual.Every Osteopathic Physicianshould have attended the mother'sbirthday celebration, which wasthe American Osteopathic Associ-ation's Annual Convention. Thiswe realize was impossible, but it ispossible for each one to be a mem-ber of, and indirectly assist in,the invaluable activities of themother organization, the Ameri-

Cie of the highlights of pre-graduation activities was abanquet given at the Savery Hotel, in honor of the members ofthe graduating class and their wives, which was attended bymembers of the faculty and staff, local D.O.'s and alumni fromnthe, various states. During the banquet members of the graduat-ing class were sworn in to the Still College Alumni Associationby Dr. Mary Golden of Des Moines, Iowa, Class of 1912.

can Osteopathic Association.The profession is what it is to-

day because of the wisdom, thesound judgment and the sincerityof purpose of those men whohave assumed the responsibilitiesof the Helmsmen since 1897.

P. S. AThe National Osteopathic Hon-

or Society recently had an elec-tion of officers. Dick Ballingerwas elected Pres., Wallace Mc-Clain, Vice-Pres., Secretary, Ron-ald Lawrence, Allyn Conway,Treas., and John Latini, reporter.

After vigorous discussion, itwas decided to adopt a more ac-tive program for the coming sea-son. A dinner meeting was heldon July 10 at Cesar's OrchardInn. Guest speaker was Dr. Ro-bert 0. Fagen.

Florida's FirstNegro Osteopath

The first Negro osteopath to belicensed in the State of Florida isDr. George E. Jackson 29, whopractices at the Magnolia Clinicin Magnolia Gardens, Opa-locka.Dr. Jackson has unlimited rightsof practice including surgery. Hewas the first Negro to qualify forthe Florida State examination,which he took last December alongwith 19 white aspirants. He ismarried and owns his own homein Magnolia Gardens.

Jackson has won many friendsin the Negro communities ofBunche Park, Biscayne River Gar-dens, Magnolia Park and Magno-lia Gardens and is taking a keeninterest in the civic as well as thephysical welfare of the commu-nity.-Opa-locka News, Opalocka,Florida.

Dr. Jackson graduated fromD.M.S.C.O.S. June 8, 1951. Hewas the first negro to be initiatedinto Psi Sigma Alpha, NationalOsteopathic Scholastic Honor So-ciety.

Harold E. Dresser, D.O., Assist-ant Professor in Surgery and in-Austria this summer. Dr.NAus-gstructor in Urology and AppliedAnatomy at D.M.S.C.S. is takingadvanced work in Urology inAustria this summer. Dr. Dres-ser will return to the UnitedStates in August and will resumehis duties in D.M.SC.O'.S. Sep-tember 8, 1952

D. 0. Who AttendedQueen Mother Dies

Birmingham, England (A.O.A.)-Dr. Elmer T. Pheils, one of En-gland's best-known osteopathicphysicians, died after a long ill-ness. Dr. Pheils attended manyprominent people.

He acknowledged that theproudest moment of his life camein 1940 when he attended theQueen, who was on a visit to Bir-mingham. Dr. Pheils has beenpresident of the London Collegeof Osteopathy, the British Osteo-pathic association, and the Bel-gian government honored him asa Chevalier of the Order of Leo-pold II.

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To All OsteopathicPhysicians

who are interested in the perpetu-ation of their service to humanitythrough the agency of a youngergeneration!

Have you done anything aboutreplacing yourself when you re-tire from practise?

You-each of you-know ayoung man or woman who is be-ginning his second or third yearin college. You know further-more that he or she in one man-ner or another has shown a keeninterest in the service which youare doing.

Have you talked about Osteop-athy, as a career to them, theirparents, or their friends? Whynot talk to them again? Whynot learn about their ambitions,how they are preparing them-selves and just how much theyhave accomplished?

When you talk to them remindthem that they need only attendan approved college or universityfor three years to be eligible foradmission to Still College. Youdon't have to tell them how goodyour profession is. Knowing youand the good service you providethe community, they can see forthemselves. Just touch lightly onthis point.

They will want to know thingsof more immediate importance tothem and here are some of theanswers to their questions:1. Select a good college for pre-

professional training - onewhich is approved by its re-gional accrediting agency. Forinformation about otherschools, write to the Dean ofStill College.

2. After registering, get well ac-quainted with the preosteopa-thic or premedic counsellor onthe campus. Consult him freelyfor help in planning the mini-mum three year course.

3. Make at least a "C" averagethe first year with actualgrades of "C" in Chemistry,Biology and English. (Aver-age students can often be bet-ter doctors than "A" stu-dents).

4. Continue the good work in theSophomore year with specialattention to Organic Chemis-stry and Physics.

5. Write the Dean or the Commit-tee on Admissions of Still Col-

lege during the Sophomoreyear if possible. Ask for anapplication and send it backas early in the year as possi-sible. (All this can be done inthe Junior year, of course, butthe sooner the better.)

6. Tell the registrar to send atranscript of credits to the Ad-missions Committee about mid-year, then, ask them whenwould be a good time to visitStill College and meet the Ad-missions Committee in person,almost anytime will do, partic-ularly, Thursday and Friday(2 days) of any week in theyear).

7. You will want to see your fu-ture school and establish afriendly acquaintance withosteopathic students. You will

see the college, clinics and hos-pital in company with anupper classman.

8. While you are visiting, youwill probably be asked to takea few entrance tests which areimportant to the AdmissionsCommittee in subsequent inter-view.

9. Request a bulletin, or catalogwhen you ask for the applica-tion blank. Ask for any infor-mation you wish.

10. If the distance is not toogreat, your doctor friend maywant to visit us with you. Itis a good idea.

11. At the close of the interviewthe Committee will informyou of your admission statusand also write you a letter ofconfirmation. You may befully qualified if you havefinished the required coursesin the first two years, leavingonly elective courses in thethird year to make a total ofat least 90 semester hours. Ifyou are not fully qualifiedyou will be informed preciselywhat remains to be done.

12. If you are male, be sure thatyour grades each year putyou in the upper half of yourclass. This would entitle youto consideration for defer-ment from military serviceuntil you enter Still College.Continued good work wouldmerit continual deferment un-til you have your D.O. degree.

You, Doctor, as professionalcounselor, now have some of theanswers. Find these young menand women and help them getstarted on the career which hasmeant so much to you and all thepeople in your community, whomyou have helped to a better stateof health.

Los Angeles College OffersNew Course in AviationMedicine

LOS ANGELES, CALIF.(AOA)-Eleven doctors complet-ed four hours of high-altitudeflight indoctrination at MarchAir Force Base as a part of anew course in aviation medicineand physiology.

The course, designed to stimu-late interest of civilian doctorsin aviation medicine, is sponsoredby the College of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons.

Staff and faculty members of D.M.S.C.O.S. discuss withPresident Peters the conventions they have attended and paperspresented at these conventions and various meetings of Osteo-pathic groups. Seated left to right: Drs. Paul E. Kimberly; Dom-inick F. Ambrosecchia, Byron E. Laycock. Standing left to right:Drs. Burton E. Poundstone; Ralph I. McRae; and PresidentPeters.

In thanking this group for the time they have devoted inthe preparation of lectures and speeches Dr. Peters congratulatedthem on being invited to appear before so many conventions, andstated "Your colleagues and alumni of D.M.S.C.O.iS. can be justlyproud of your contributions to your profession."

President Peters congratulates Sophomore student DonaldRosman for having won first prize in the Fifth Annual AcademyPrize Contest. Mr. Rosman's paper was on "The Role of theOsteopathic Lesion in Acute Infectious Diseases." Mr. Rosmanwas notified of this award by Thomas L. Northup, D. 0., whostated that the prize for first place was a check for $100.00 orcredit of $150.00 for registration for any Academy GraduateInstruction Course within the next five years. The faculty, staffand administration of D.M.S.C.O.S. are proud of the honor thathas been bestowed on one of our students. Congratulations fromall of us to you, Mr. Rosman.

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Dr. Penquite NamedTo Oklahoma BoardBy Gov. Murray

Gov. Johnston Murray of Okla-homa has announced the appoint-ment of Dr. Ivan Penquite, 721 E.Bryan, as a member of the stateboard of Osteopathic examiners.

Walter L. Gray, executive sec-retary of the Oklahoma Osteo-pathic association, said the ap-pointment will "no doubt also leadto his appointment to the Boardof Basic Science Examiners forthe state."

Gray said the position has al-ways gone to a doctor from Tulsain the past.

Dr. Penquite will replace Dr.

Robert D. McCullough of Tulsa.Other members of the board areDr. Fred Erhardt of Chickashaw,and Dr. Kendall E. Rogers of Ok-lahoma City.

Dr. Penquite is a member of theboard of trustees of the OklahomaOsteopathic association, is a staffmember of the Osteopathic hos-pital at Tulsa and is a certifiedmember of the American collegeof osteopathic obstetricians andgynecologists.

A 1937 graduate of D.M.S.C.O.S.Dr. Penquite is a member of theSapulpa Chamber of Commerce,a committeeman of the BoyScouts a Mason and Shriner andis a member of the First Presby-terian Church of Sapulpa.

Mrs. Stuart Harkness (extreme right) advisor for the Osteo-pathic Women's College Club conducts candle lighting ceremonyfor the installation of new officers.

Irwin Phillips, Sophomore student, makes a purchase for hiswife from three members of the Osteopathic Women's CollegeClub. Proceeds from the sales at the State Osteopathic Con-vention went to the hospital to be used for an obstetrical dressingcart. Left to right Mesdames Blackwell, Fell and Gonda.

Members of the faculty and administrative staff served stu-dents and their families at an all school picnic sponsored by theStudent-Faculty Committee as part of the activities precedinggraduation. On the left side of the picture can be seen Dr. Wal-ter E. Heinlen, Chief Surgeon and coordinator of professionalservices; Wendell R. Fuller, Registrar; Dr. Henry J. Keiman,Radiologist, and President Edwin F. Peters.


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Dr. HewittJoins DMSCOSFaculty

President Edwin F. Peters ofDMSCOS announces the appoint-ment of Dr. William F. Hewitt,Jr., of Washington, D. C. aschairman of the Departments ofPhysiology and Pharmacologyand Professor of Physiology.

Dr. Hewitt received his A.B.degree from Princeton Universityin 1935, his M.Sc. degree fromChicago University in 1937 andhis Ph.D. degree (physiology)from Chicago University in 1942.He served as associate researchprofessor in physiology and act-ing head of the Department ofPhysiology of the College ofOsteopathic Physicians and Surg-eons, Los Angeles, California, un-til 1946 when he became head ofthe Department of Literature Re-search for Smith, Kline andFrench Laboratories of Philadel-phia, Penn. Since 1948 Dr. Hew-itt has been assistant professorof physiology, College of Medi-cine, Howard University, Wash-ington, D. C.

Dr. Hewitt is a member ofnumerous scientific and profes-sional societies and has publishedmore than a dozen research ar-ticles.

Dr. Hewitt assumed his pro-fessional duties at DMSCOS onJuly 1, 1952.

Dr. John HodgesEnters PrivatePractice

Jos- E. Hodges, D.O. aDMSCOS graduate, class of June6, 1951 entered private practiceas a general practitioner in Lau-rens, Iowa August 15, 1952.

Following graduation Dr.Hodges served his internship inthe Mahoning Valley Green CrossHospital in Warren, Ohio.

Commenting on his selection ofLaurens, Iowa as a place to enterprivate practice Dr. Hodgesstated, "Before entering DMS-COS I knew that I wanted to bea general practitioner and locatein a small Iowa community. Af-ter visiting several communitiesin Iowa I knew that Laurens,Iowa a town of 1800 population,was the place for me. One cansense the pride the people have intheir progressive town. Mrs.Hodges and I were impressedwith the friendliness of the peo-ple. Here was the place to callhome and to practice Osteopa-thy."

Dr. Hodges will have staffprivileges in the Alta MemorialHospital, Alta, Iowa just 38 milesfrom Laurens. Iowa.

Plan Freshman Activities

Claire E. Armstrong (center) president of the Student-Faculty Council of DMSCCOS discusses plans for welcomingthe members of the new Freshman Class with fraternitypresidents.

Seated (left to right) Russel E. Hollabaugh, Atlas Club;Armstrong; David H. Kronisch, Iota Tau Sigma; Standing(left to right) Richard I. Kalman, Lambda Omicron Gamma;Corydon G. Himelberger, Phi Sigma Gamma.

Following the meeting Mr. Armstrong said, "We areproud of our reputation of being one of the friendliest col-leges in the country. Members of the new Freshman Classwill find that they will not be strangers in their new schoolfor more than a minute (just long enough to walk into thecollege building).

Members of the fraternities look forward to welcomingnew students. Of course members of each fraternity wantto, try and interest new students in becoming members oftheir respective fraternities and this is to be expected,"stated 'Mr. Armstrong. "B 'ut,& most of all we want to welcomethe new students to their school, assist them in becomingacquainted and do our best to let them know that we arehappy to have them with us."

Dates of Fraternity Smokers, in honor of the newstudents, will be announced during Freshman registrationSeptember 3, 1952.

"Simple Job for D.O. to Set Me Right"Ty Cobb Tells Giant Pitcher Sal Maglie

CHICAGO, ILL. (AOA) -In"Diamond Dope," a sports columnin the New York World-Telegramand Sun, Jose King relates thefollowing:

"Ty Cobb and Sal Maglie werediscussing injuries in the hotellobby in St. Louis. Maglie hadjust been treated by Dr. QuintanL. Drennan, osteopathic physi-cian, who relieved the pain in theGiant pitcher's back. Oddly, Cobbtoo had visited Drennan, as aprecaution against the kickbackof an injury of long ago.

"Maglie didn't k n o w hehad wrenched his back. Cobb

could relate the circumstances ofan injury which bothered him foryears, unknown to most of his op-ponents.

" 'I had to play first base in thePolo Grounds one time whenHughey Jennings was manager,'he said. 'There were Yankees onfirst and third when I caught afoul a few yards off the bag. DelPratt, on first, faked a break. Ifaked a throw to third and divedfor the bag trying to get Pratt.I landed on my left shoulder andI thought the whole shoulder hadbeen torn loose.


A.O.A. to RemainIndependent of A.M.A.

Dr. John Cline, retiring presi-dent of the A.M.A., made certainrecommendations relating to theosteopathic profession in his ad-dress to the A.M.A., which ap-peared in the June 28, 1952, issue,of the JOURNAL OF THEAMERICAN MEDICAL ASSO-CIATION, Vol. 149, No. 9, at

'page 845. 'He-said. - - :"The curriculums of modern

osteopathic schools now are pat-terned largely after those ofschools of medicine. The level ofeducation provided by some hasimproved since the conclusion ofthe last war. There have beenrecent discussions between a com-mittee or our Board and a similargroup of the American Osteo-pathic Association. The repre-sentatives of the Osteopathic pro-fession express a desire for ourassistance in further improvingthe education of students inosteopathic schools. In thirty-oddstates the licenses granted toosteopathic physicians approachor approximate, for practical,legal purposes, those granted to,


City Council ReversesItself; D. O.'s Out ofBay City Hospital

Bay City, Mich. (A.O.A.)-By a5-4 vote the City Council reversedits former position and now theD.O.'s are out and the M.D.'s arein the Bay City General Hospital.

The battle to permit osteopathicphysicians to admit their patientsto the city-owned, tax-supportedhospital has not ended yet. Peti-tions are being circulated to forcethe City Commission to put theentire issue up for a vote by thepeople of Bay City in the fall elec-tions.

The citv commission constitutesthe board of directors for the BayCity Hospital.

In connection with the Bay Citycase, Ruby McDonald in her col-umn "Odds 'N Ends" in the Flint,Mich. Review, wrote the follow-ing:"The Old Gray Mare Is StillWhat She Us'ta Be ....

Just to prove that stupidity isnot confined to mules and Con-gressmen, we offer you this weekthe case of the dithering Doctors.This particular caper (as Sam;Spade would say) took place inBay City recently, and it opens upra situation that smells like a hogfarm at high noon.

That city's solemn M.D.'s liftedup their white trousers and tip-


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Soon, a new class of studentswill be entering the halls of DesMoines Still College of Osteopa-thy and Surgery, embarking upona professional course that willplace each who completes the rig-orous four and one-half years,in the time-honored profession ofthe healing arts. That profession,where their uppermost thoughtsmust constantly be the prevent-ing of disease, the relieving ofpain of the suffering, and thesaving of a life, must become thestudent's paramount goal. A col-lege or a university is a worldwithin a world. It has clearly de-fined patterns and is a communi-ty of individuals and of groupsinterwoven to form a complicatedsystem of relationships, both so-cially and professionally.

Only too often, a student enter-ing this new world is bewildered.However, our college requires ev-ery new student to visit the col-lege prior to his acceptance. Notonly does this procedure affordthe Admissions Committee an op-portunity to fully evaluate theapplicant, but provides the appli-cant an opportunity to meet mem-bers of the faculty, get acquaint-ed with students and become fa-miliar with the college in general.Consequently, the new studententering our college is not as be-wildered as he would have beenhad he not made a visit to thecollege during his period of ap-plicant status.

The student's registration tellshim that he is a member of thisnew world, but at first he haslittle feeling of belonging to it.The new student's great comfortmust come from the thought, "Be-fore too long, I will feel that Ibelong here". The new student'sgreatest problem is "getting ac-quainted". The college's programof Orientation during the firstweek of school helps to solve thisproblem; the fraternities' pro-gram of "open houses" for thenew students likewise shows toeach new student that he- isamong friends in his new world.

Acquaintances and friendshipsare formed on the basis of com-mon interests, common enthusi-asms, common ideals and com-mon loyalties. Surely, studentsin Osteopathic Colleges meetthese identical bonds so essentialfor lasting friendship. Theyhave mutual interests and mutualunderstandings, and as long asthe individual remains the all-important goal in OsteopathicEducation, so long will our pro-fession be one known as a friend-ly profession. The basic princi-ples developed in the studentswhile in college will forever guidethat individual through his pro-fessional life. Professional Skillplus True Friendship character-izes an Osteopathic physician.

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toed fastidiously out of GeneralHospital because, under a cityruling, Osteopathic Doctors werefinally allowed to practice there.The Hippocratic oath quiveredlike a shimmy dancer with a hotfoot when the righteous Docstoted their equipment and patientsout of the hospital before theycould become contaminated by theOsteopaths. The action caused aserious shortage of hospital space,which didn't seem to bother any-one except the pale Gent in themiddle, who just had his appendixerased or both legs broken by oneof Mr. Ford's lethal weapons.

The Doctors said they were be-ing forced out to maintain theirstanding with the American Med-ical Association, sometimes knownin legislative circles as The Shrineof the Ossified Ostrich.

One Doctor said that city ap-proval of Osteopathic practice atGeneral Hospital was caused by'persons who wished to embarassthe medical profession.'

With all due respect to saidprofession, which I value highly,I will say you can't blame themfor blushing like an old maid ata stag party at having to coldshoulder a sister profession thathas all the integrity, knowledgeand high standards of their own.The AMA, founded one hundredyears ago and acting like it, wantsearnestly to convince us pill swal-lowers that an Osteopathic Physi-cian is second cousin to a Swedishmassage.

To anyone who has bothered toacquaint himself with Osteopathy,this sounds like Uncle Remus athis gargling best, for the Osteo-pathic Physician has many yearsof hard work and study to com-plete before he is allowed to prac-tice. These include:

2 years minimum pre-medicalcourse and ....

4 years Osteopathic College,using the same medical textbooksas in all medical colleges, and . . .

1 year's internship in a quali-fied Osteopathic Hospital, and anadditional 3 years minimur forsnecialization.

The Osteopathic Physician thusHAS to have 6 years of hardtraining for general practice. Ifhe specializes, as many of themdo, his training takes ten years.Before hanging out his shingle,he is required to pass the sameState Basic Science Board exam-ination as does the M.D. Doesn'tmake the AMA sound like theDelphic Oracle, does it?

But that isn't the half of it,as the moron said when he wat-ched the strip teaser. After theOsteopath has fulfilled these re-quirements, he STILL has to takea post-graduate training courseevery year in order to renew hislicense. No other M.D. has thisrequirement.

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specialize in obstetrics, orthope-dics, pediatrics, anesthesia, eye,ear, nose and throat, radiology,proctology, internal medicine . . .in fact, everything ye old countryDoc ever took and a whale of alot he didn't.

The osteopathic hospital is anon-profit corporation, financedby its Doctors, and practically theonly thing left that doesn't snatcha slice of your tax dollar. It re-ceives no help from communityfunds or assorted public drivesand it opens its doors to the sac-rosanct M.D.'s, believing that themedical art is justification enoughregardless of the letters in frontof the practitioner's name.

Yet most public hospitals barthese D.O.'s from their fumigatedportals, and it makes one wonderif they aren't defending their pro-fession not from what they con-sider unorthodox medical practice,but from too lively competition.

The AMA constitutes a power-ful lobby and like little JackHorner, generally has its fingerin the public pie (or should wesay 'eye'?) But there is onething it has to learn.

You can tell a man who to votefor, what to support and when towork, but when his insides pulla short circuit, you can't makehim take his precious tummy to aspecified person. And consideringthe fast-increasing popularity ofOsteopathic Physicians, it doesn'ttake an X-ray to see why theShrine of the Ossified Ostrich is'agin' Osteopathy . . "

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

The second annual ProfessionalDay at DMSCOS will be held atthe College on October 3rd.

This day is dedicated to theprofession - particularly to itsState Societies and the Osteo-pathic Hospitals which are ap-proved by the Bureau of Hospi-tals of the American OsteopathicAssociation.

All Junior and Senior class ac-tivity is suspended in order togive the students an opportunityto meet selected representativesof these Osteopathic organiza-tions, and to learn from them themanifold opportunities for prac-tise and for internship whichexist throughout the country.

An all-college convocation willbe held 10-12 A.M. on which oc-casion all representatives willbe allotted ample speaking time.The remainder of the day will bedevoted to personal conferencesbetween interested students andthe representatives of the StateSocieties and of the Hospitals.

Since Professional Day oneyear ago many of these groupshave expressed their desire to berepresented this year. All Statesecretaries and all approved hos-pital administrators will be per-sonally invited to send their rep-resentatives.

DON'T THROW THIS LOG-BOOK AWAY. Clip the couponand return it to us. Register inadvance by writing to any ofthese good hotels:

Brown Hotel; Hotel Savery;Hotel Kirkwood; Hotel Fort DesMoines; Victoria Hotel; RandolphHotel.

IES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY AND SURGERYDes Moines, Iowa

Our representative for Professional Day on October 3rd will be:

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TY COBB...(Continued from Page 1)

"'The Detroit doctor strappedme up and told me to take baths,but I knew that. wasn't the an-swer. I spent five sleepless nightsbefore an osteopath in Detroit, aDr. Bernhard and his assistant, aDr. King, fixed me up.

"'That injury recurred fromtime to time, to this day, but itwas always a simple job for anosteopath to set me right.' "

Spinal ProblemsCost Industry

Dr. M. C. Beilke, CCO profes-sor, told the Atlantic City confer-ence on applied osteopathy thatspinal problems in industrial em-ployees cause energy losseswhich cost industry an annual lossof millions of dollars. Dr. Beilkestated that postural distortionsnot only drag down a person's ef-ficiency, but may also shorten hislife by several calendar years.

POST GRADUATE PROGRAM STARTS SEPTEMBER 15For further informattion write the Dean of DMSCO~S.Applicartions atccepted until September 1 0

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Donald E. Dickason (second fromw left) Director, Non-Academic Personnel, University of Illinois, discusses his articleon Fringe Benefits, appearing in the July issue of College andUniversity Business Magazine with the Editor Harold W. Her-man (third from left). Listening to the discussion is GranvilleK. Thompson (right), College Business Specialist for the UnitedStates Office of Education and your Rcgistrar and Log BookEditor, W. R. Fuller.

Lookina For New Idiea

President Milo Bail of the University of Omaha proudly dis-plays some of the excellent publicity material of his school to yourRegistrar and Log Book Editor. Lleft to right, Glen Bowker,Photographer and Feature Writer; Fuller; Miss Alice Smith,Registrar; Presid!nt Bail; and Charles Hoff, Vice-President andBusiness Manager.

Tips From The Masters

Registrar AttendsWorkshop atUniversity of Omaha

Wendell R. Fuller, Registrar ofDMSCOS was one of 106 men andwomen from 31 states who at-tended the Third College BusinessManagers Workshop at the Uni-versity of Omaha from July 28through August 2.

Combining lecture and work-shop methods the course servesas a refresher for the experiencedbusiness officer and as in-servicetraining for the beginner. Lec-tures presented were: ResearchProblems and Techniques: Non-academic Personnel Problems;Practical Accounting and Report-ing; Administrative Organiza-tion; Public Relations Opportuni-ties; Purchasing; Building andGrounds Supervision; Aids toBusiness Management of HigherEducation; and Current NationalProblems.

The instructors, outstandingmen in their field, were tops inevery way. Reading through thefollowing list of instructors re-minds one of Who's Whoin H i g h e r Education. Don-

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aid E. Dickason, Director, Non-Academic Personnel, Universityof Illinois; Harold W. Herman,Editor, College and UniversityBusiness Magazine; Raymond W.Kettler, Comptroller, Purdue Uni-versity; James L. McCaskill, Na-tional Education A ssociation;Dr. Lloyd Morey, Comptroller,University of Illinois: Dr. Clar-ence Sheps, Comptroller, TulaneUniversity; and Granville K.Thompson, College Business Spe-cialist for the United States Of-fice of Education. From the fac-ulty and staff of the Universityof Omaha, Jack D. Adwers, Su-perintendent of Building andGrounds;' Joseph S. Dellere, Pur-chasing Agent and AssistantBusiness Manager; and Dr.Frank H. Gorman, Dean of theCollege of Education.

To Charles Hoff, Vice-Presi-dent and Business Manager ofthe University of Omaha and toall of the instructors in theWorkshop Mr. Fuller sends sin-cere thanks for a most profitableand enjoyable week.

Maine QuadrupletsReceive NationwideAttention

PORTLAND, ME. (AOA)Nationwide attention has beengiven to the Pinkham quadrupletsborn at the Osteopathic Hospitalhere.

The quads, Rebecca, Wililam,Melissa and Jane, were bornwithin 45 minutes. Jane, last ofthe four, weighed in at 3 pounds,14 ounces. All were so robustthat nine hours after their birththey were out of the incubator.Dr. Edwin E. Morse, head of theobstetrical department of theOsteopathic Hospital, deliveredthe children unassisted. He said

Coffee time in the cafeteria provided a few minutes for re-laxation and general conversation. Picking up a few tips fromthe Masters regarding accounting procedures in colleges anduniversities proved to! be vcry enlightening and enjoyable. Leftto right, Fuller; O. E. Thomas, Business M.anager, WayneUniversity; and faculty membcrs, Raymond W. Kcttler, Comp-troller, Purdue University; and Dr. Clarence E. Scheps, Comp-trollcr, Tulane University.

he expected Mrs. Pinkham to havetwins and that the birth of cuad-ruplets was a complete surprise.

The 35-year-old Mrs. ElizabethPinkham was released from thehospital a week after the quadsarrived. She declined anestheticduring the delivery. Gerald M.Kelley, osteopathic hospital ad-ministrator, said that the 160pound, five-foot-nine mother wasdoing fine.

Governor Frederick G. Payneof Maine has become an honor-ary godparent to the quadruplets.He has urged every resident inMaine to become an honorarygod-parent by contributing to the"Quarters for Quads Fund"

being raised by the Portland Eve-ning Express.

The major concern of the fath-er, 45-year-old Silas Pinkham,was housing for his new brood.Court-appointed guardians of thefour infants insist that adequatehousing and nursery facilities beprovided before the children arereturned to their parents. The

uads will not be permitted tolive in the two-room Cabbage-yard home now occupied by thePinkhams.

Dr. P. Leo Crespi, attendingphysician, reported that the in-fants had progressed sufficiently''t be discharged any time they


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doctors of medicine. We cannotaccept or, recognize the basic con-cept of osteopathy as a validmethod of treatment of disease.The osteopathic profession ap-parently appreciates that fact asevidenced by the progressive re-duction of the emphasis on theteachings of osteopathy in favorof instruction in medicine andsurgery. Removal of the stigmaof cultism would hasten that pro-cess.

"It is my considered opinionthat the Council of Medical Edu-cation and Hospitals should bepermitted to aid and adviseschools of osteopathy, and thatwe should facilitate the oppor-tunities of these schools to im-prove their facilities by removingany barrier of unethical conducton the part of the doctors ofmedicine who may teach in theseschools. I recommend that theHouse take action to implementthese suggestions.

"We must continue to strive forgreater cooperation between thevarious organizations of medicineand the dental, nursing andpharmaceutical p r o f e s s i o n s.Closer relationship will work tothe advantage of all."

The House of Delegates of theAmerican Osteopathic Associationconsidered the implications ofDr. Cline's statements, and adopt-ed the following resolution:

"The House of Delegates of theAmerican Osteopathic Associationhas the responsibility of estab-lishing the policies of the Asso-ciation. Inherent in this respon-sibility is both the developmentand the protection of the profes-sion. The House of Delegateshas the authority and the organi-

zational procedures to executethat responsibility. Recognizingits responsibility, the House ofDelegates may wish to considerthe following statement.

"A primary objective of theosteopathic profession is to makeavailable to the public the besthealth care. Toward the fulfill-ment of this goal, the AmericanOsteopathic Association is pre-pared to cooperate with any otherprofessional group whenever suchcooperation may be expected tolead to improved health serviceto the public. It is recognizedthat the public has suffered fromthe failure of professional groupsto cooperate in establishing non-discriminatory use of public hos-pitals, unrestricted opportunityfor graduate training, ethical re-lationships among the healingprofessions and unhampered op-portunity to develop the osteo-p-athic._ c o nc e p t-. Consultation.among interested and responsiblegroups to discover and exploreopportunities for cooperation andto examine difficulties in areasin which the various schools ofmedicine exercise their responsi-bilities can be effective in findingsuch areas of cooperation and insolving mutual problems. Firmin the conviction that originaland important contributions tohealth care have been made byosteopathic physicians and sur-geons, and equally firm in thebelief that the osteopathic pro-fession can best develop thosecontributions for the welfare ofhumanity, the American 'Osteo-pathic Association reaffirms, inthe strongest terms possible, itspolicy of maintaining a separatecomplete and distinctive school ofmedicine. This reaffirmation isfounded in the belief that onlyas a separate and distinct school

of the healing arts can the osteo-pathic profession fulfill its dutyto the public.From: The NewsBulletin

Kansas State OsteopathicAssociation

Did You KnowRetiring A.O.A. President Dr.

Floyd Peckham in his speech atthe formal opening of the Associ-ation's 56th Annual Convention inAtlantic City, New Jersey, said,"Financial aid-either through di-rect federal subsidies or by meansof private philanthropy-is essen-tial if present high standards ofAmerican healing arts collegesare to be maintained and moredoctors are to be educated.

Osteopathy's six colleges cannot admit any more studentswithout lowering educationalstandards, he asserted. "Growthand development of (our) collegesand more than 4-00 osteopathichospitals has been remarkable,"he said, "especially in view of thefact that these institutions havebeen financed almost entirely bythe profession itself, without tax-ation support."

Dr. Peckham said the criticalshortage of physicians, especiallyin the rural areas of the nation,will become worse unless medicalcolleges receive financial aid toenable them to train more doc-tors. He noted that in the lastfew years over $4,000,000 hasbeen raised by osteopathic physi-cians to finance expansion of thecolleges and affiliated teachinghospitals.Illinois Osteopathic OsteopathicAssociationNews Letter, July 1952

Dr. C. D. Swope, Chairman ofthe Department of Public Rela-tions, advises that the AmericanNational Red Cross has agreed to

recognize that the osteopathicphysicians in this country are eli-gible for automatic authoriza-tion as Red Cross first aid in-structors. This places the D.O.on a parity with the M.D. in thisfield.

During World War II, theAmerican National Red Crossgranted a preference for the oste-opathic profession by way of areduction of the hours necessaryfor Red Cross instructors certi-fication. The M.D.'s then andsince that time have always beeneligible for automatic authoriza-tion. After the A.O.A. was ableto obtain classification as physi-cians under the policy of the Fed-eral Civil Defense Administrator,efforts were redoubled to secureautomatic authorization for D.O.'sfrom the Red Cross. The RedCross announcement of July 2,1952, is a consummation of thateffort.

The Red Cross will accept mem-bers listed in the A.O.A. Directoryas members of the A.O.A. or asmembers of the state societies asproof of qualifications. For allosteopathic physicians not so list-ed, the Red Cross will consultwith state osteopathic associationsecretaries for determination ofprofessional standing.Washington Newsletter.

MAINE QUADRUPLETS ...(Continued from page 3)

have a suitable home and nurseryfacilities available."

Meanwhile, the babies continueto thrive, oblivious to the factthat quads appear once in about680,000 births.

Dr. Lydia T. Jordan of Daven-port, Iowa, is the new third vice-president of the A.O.A. Congrat-ulations, Dr. Jordan.

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ROW 1 (left to right) -Joseph Battersby, Downey, California;Allan MacKew, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Jerry Rosenblatt, NewYork, New York; Edwin Rosenblatt, New York, New York; Mor-ton Rubin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lawrence Bauer, Cam-bridge, Nebraska; Aloys Daack. Zillah, Washington; Thomas Hard-in, Jacksonville, Florida; Theodore Rice, Detroit, Michigan; Fran-cis Chelland, Scranton, Pennsylvania; Jennie Tripsin, Detroit,Michigan; Donald Salim, Flint, Michigan; Wilfred Mihara, Ha-kalau, Hawaii; Irwin Posner, Detroit, Michigan; Merrill Vanpat-ten, New Virginia, Iowa.

ROIW 3 (left to right)-Dale Keighley, Dayton, Ohio; DennisKenny, Detroit, Michigan; Richard Furney, Detroit, Michigan;John Parker, Staten Island, New York; Michael Warhola, Lorain,Ohio; Frederick Sutter, Ames, Iowa; Alvin Hinders, Woden, Iowa;Jack Chaney, Hadley, Pennsylvania; Byron Beville, Orlando, Flori-da; William Rankin, Marietta, Ohio; John Schmidt, Kissimmee,Florida; Albert Golin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Dean Winter-mute, Blockton, Iowa.

ROW 2 (left to right)-John Cox, Enon, Ohio; Werner Dob-er.enz, Detroit, Michigan; Sanford Siegal, Pittsburgh, Pennsyl-vania; Byron Goldberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lawrence Ur-ban, Iowa City, Iowa; Cecil Cunningham, Des Moines, Iowla; Ro-bert Ho, Honolulu, Hawaii; Atnafie Temtemie, Addis Ababa, Ethi-opia; Thomas Gasper, Norristown, Pennsylvania; Wyman Bolin,Flint, Michigan; Owen Berger, Detroit, IMichigan; Herbert Frank,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Charles Porter, Redfield, Iowa.

ROW 4(left to right)-James Ventresco, Youngstown, Ohio;Edwin Ferens, Detroit, Michigan; Bruno Mirowski, Detroit, Mich-igan; Herbert Feldman, Detroit, Michigan; Vaughn Long, Knox,Pennsylvania; Robert Kreamer, Millville, New Jersey; EugeneSikorski, Detroit, Michigan; Edwin Frieman, Jersey City, NewJersey; Seymour Soled, Jersey City, New Jersey; Gordon Bristol,Almont, Michigan; Gerald Cooper, Ames, Iowa; Paul Kleffner,Portsmouth, Ohio; Leonard DeLooff, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Student-FacultyCouncil HoldsConvocation

The first student convocationof the 1952-53 school year Sep-tember 16, honored the 72 mem-bers of the Freshmen class.

Claire E. Armstrong, presi-dent of the Student-FacultyCouncil was in charge of theprog am. President Peters wel-comed the new students andspoke to them on Your Profes-sion. Dr. John B. Shumaker,Dean of the College, spoke onThe Changing Curriculum.

Sclholastic awards were pre-sented to the L.O.G. Fraternity,to junior student Russel E. Hol-labaugh and sophomore studentJohn Thesing by Richard Bal-linger, president of Psi SigmaAlpha, National Honorary Schol-astic Fraternity. President


ROW 5 (left to right)-Robert Katz, Detroit, Michigan; PaulRuza, Detroit, Michigan; George Evans, Cleveland, Ohio; HarryHandelsman, Detroit, !Michigan; Josepih Ingoglia, Detroit, Miei;g!an; Vernon Hall, Seattle, Washington; Joseph Owens, Detroit,Michigan; Joseph Conti, Sharon, Pennsylvania; Herbert Miller,Cheswick, Pennsylvania; Henry Tomashevski, Manchester, NewHampshire; Richard Kotz, Des Moines, Iowa; William Anderson,Atlanta, Georgia; William Giese, Erie, Pennsylvania; WilliamButton, Urbana, Missouri.

Not included in picture:David Davis, Detroit, Michigan; John Gier, Santa Fe, Cali-

fornia; Paul Rose, Des Moines, Iowa; Louis Manley, Detroit, Michi-gan.

U. S. Public HealthService ContinuesGrants

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AOA)-The U. S. Public Health Ser-vice announces additional finan-cial grants to four osteopathiccolleges for training of under-graduate students in cancer

diagnosis and treatment. Theseare in addition to other Govern-ment grants, including that ofthe U. S. Navy for research onthe nervous system, from theU. S. Public Health Service forresearch in renal patterns, and aspecial grant to Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Surg-ery for the cardiovascular train-ing program of undergraduates.

"Medical Economics"Magazine StressesOsteopathicRecognitions

CHICAGO, ILL.( AOA)- Os-teopathic physicians ". . . havesteadily broadened their profes-sional scope," the magazineMEDICAL ECONOMICS assertseditorially in the August issue,pointing out that nearly 12,000osteopathic doctors are in prac-tice in the United States today,with another 2,000 in training.

"Today, most states licensethem to practice medicine andsurgery on virtually the samebasis as M.D.'s" the magazinecontinues. "They've won accep-tance in other ways, too. Theyget research grants from theU.S. Public Health Service; theyget Veterans Administration


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The deafening bang of ham-mers, the penetrating whine ofbuzzing saws, and the muffledtinkle of the mason's trowel wereprominent and familiar to theears of everybody at the Col-lege during the summer. Today,those sounds have faded awayand in their place we hear thefootsteps of 72 new Freshmenstudents coming to us from 14states, Canada, Hawaii andEthiopia. These 72 new, futureOsteopathic physicians, added tothe 186 students of the Sopho-more, Junior and Senior classes,provide a sound much differentfrom that of the summer, butstill it is a sound of construc-tion-construction not of mate-rials but of Minds.

. D._uring_ the ummer, the Col-lege building received a face-lifting. The old windows withtheir large cracks, which pro-vided plenty of cold air andsmoke during the winter months,were replaced with modern de-signed windows which attractthe attention of all who journeyover Sixth Avenue.

The front door on the Collegebuilding had served its purposeand for the past few years hadbeen a source of continuous con-cern to those in charge of re-pairs. This old door whichswung heavily, frequently refus-ing to close or be locked, wasreplaced with modern doubleglass doors with a glass panelabove the doors upon which iscarried the gold-leaf caduceuswith the time-honored D.O. de-gree.

On the third floor the oldplaster-board walls were re-moved and a new stone andplate-glass wall was constructed.The library is now better lightedand its beauty is in constantview of all.

The Physiology-PharmacologyDepartment of the fourth floornot only has an entirely newstaff composed of Dr. WilliamF. Hewitt, Jr., Messrs. Aronsmn,Freedman and Marisako, butthe research laboratory has beendoubled in size.

The fifth floor, which in re-cent years has undergone num-erous changes, can now pointwith pride to its new neuro-anatomy laboratory and ana-tomical reading room.

Looking into the immediatefuture of your Alma Mater, wecan visualize additional con-struction on the MUST list.Some of the immediate needs are-more window replacements,new walls, an animal house andan addition to the hospital.

Yes Friends, Colleges like in-dividuals are in need of continu-ous improvements.

Good LuckDrs. KimberlyAnd McRae

Two popular instructors aremissing as school gets underwayfor the 1952-53 school year.

Those students who have beenprivileged to have had these twoD.O.'s as their instructors ex-press their thanks and wish bothof them good luck.

Dr. KimberlyLeaves D.M.S.C.O.S.

In January, 1938, the late Dr.EH. D. Becker, then president ofDes Moines Still College, said toone of his young students-"Youare too young, insufficientlytrained and without experience,but we would like to try you onthe lecture platform in VisceralAnatomy". With these wordsbegan the teaching career ofDr. Paul E. Kimberly. who untilthe time of his resignation hadfrom the standpoint of service,the longest continuous record ofany faculty member of D.M.S.-C.O.S.

From the time of graduationDr. Kimberly served the Collegein various capacities. Whileserving as Anatomy DepartmentChairman from August, 1940 toMarch, 1946, he was made Di-rector of Clinics in November,1945. Also in 1945 he starteddevoting more time to the de-velopment of the cranial phaseof manipulative treatment anddeveloped courses in cranialosteopathy at both the graduateand undergraduate levels. Dur-

ing this time the teaching ofnervous diseases was started andhe was called upon to instructin these courses.

As time passed, Dr. Kimberlyserved in various faculty assign-ments in addition to classroomwork. Those who have had thepleasure of knowing and work-ing with Dr. Kimberly state thathe made invaluable contributionsto tasks assigned him such as:faculty advisor of the studentcouncil and faculty member andtreasurer of the student facultycouncil; alumni advisor to Gam-ma chapter of Psi Sigma Alpha,the Honorary Scholastic Society;Chairman of the Clinic Teach-ing Program and the ClinicOperation Committee. The lasttwo academic years found Dr.Kimberly Chairman of the Stu-dent Activities Committee of theFaculty.

Dr. Kimberly has appeared asa speaker for many state andnational osteopathic conventionsas well as the Canadian Osteo-pathic Association and a ChildHealth Conference.

In addition to his activities inthe College, Dr. Kimberly stillfound the time to serve as presi-dent of Polk County Society ofOsteopathic Physicians and Sur-geons and as the first presidentof the Osteopathic Cranial As-sociation.

His church and service clubactivities included a term asDeacon and vice chairman ofthe church board of the High-land Park Church of Christ; lo-cal president of the National Ex-change Club and District Gov-

ernor for Iowa District No. 2of that organization.

Dr. Kimberly's expressed reas-ons for leaving Still College indi-cate much hard work and longhours ahead. He intends to doa library research project cov-ering cerebrospinal physiologyand hopes to continue the clas-sification of his many case rec-ords. The latter project is tobe the basis for a clinical re-search program which has beenformulating for the past 5years. "Where these projectswill lead," so states Dr. Kim-berly, "remains to been seen^

Dr. Kimberly is now in privatepractice at 705 Snell Building,Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Dr. McRaeTo Texas

Ralph I. McRae, D.O. has en-tered private practice (limitedto Neuro-Psychiatry) at 7723,Inwood Road, Dallas. Texas.

Chairman of the Division ofPsychiatry of D.M.S.C.O.S. sinceSeptember, 1949, Dr. McRaecame to the College following atwo year residency in Psychiatryat the Meyer's Psychiatric Clinic,Los Angeles, California.

Dr. McRae received his pre-osteopathic education at CentralCollege, Fayette, Missouri, andthen received his A.B. degreefrom the University of Califor-nia. He graduated from theKirksville College of Osteopathyand Surgery in 1938.

"I am sincerely grateful forthe many kindnesses extended tomy wife and me during our stayin Des Moines", Dr. McRae said."The excellent cooperation of thefaculty and staff in the develop-ment of the Division of Psychia-try has been deeply appreciated.It is my belief that the primaryobjective of establishing the Di-vision of Psychiatry in the cur-riculum and Clinic has beenachieved and that those who areto follow will carry the level ofservice in this department tonew heights of achievement. Mywork has been most enjoyableand it has been a privilege tohave had this opportunity toserve the profession in this way.It is my opinion that D.M.S.-C.O.S. is one of the outstandingcolleges in our profession andis the most advanced in provid-ing an adequate program, par-ticularly in the field of Psychia-try.

To our many friends Mrs.McRae and I want you to knowthat we will always be happyto see you at 4302 Glenwick, Dal-las, Texas."

Dr. McRae has appeared asguest speaker before variousservice clubs and has presentedpapers before county, state andnational meetings and conven-tions. During the 1951-52school year he was an instructorin the Adult Education programsponsored by the Des MoinesPublic School System.

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DEAN'S LETTERTo Osteopathic physicians who

have induced a young man orwoman to begin the study ofOsteopathy.

It must be a feeling of intensesatisfaction to know that ayoung person in whom you havebeen interested for a long timehas at last caused you to rea-lize a long-cherished hope-thathe has begun the study ofOsteopathy.

Your protege has entered (orwill in a year or so) a school ofOsteopathy - Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Surg-ery. He has begun a course ofstudy which you, yourself com-pleted long ago. It is his desireto emulate you. Be proud ofhim, as he is proud of you.

His course of study differsfrom yours, however, because ofthe changing era. He, for ex-ample, must learn about antibi-otics and other recently develop-ed agents, whereas you. your-self may have known little ornothing about these while inschool. Similarly, he is encoun-tering a greater variety of in-struction in techniques, perhaps,than you.

Science is ever advancing andthe application of science mustnecessarily advance as well.Rest secure in the knowledgethat your school of Osteopathyis advancing, keeping abreast ofthe times; that your school isgoing to alert the young protegeto all the recent advances in thescience and practise of Osteo-pathic medicine. The chances ofthis young man or womanletting you down. or disappoint-ing you, are slim. Keep the-score even. Keep him stimu-lated by showing your continuedenthusiasm and belief in him.Visit him at school and let himknow you are solidly behind himto the limit of your capacity.

You have graduated-yes. Yetyou will never leave school. Youmay never see its premises againbut you are a permanent part ofit so long as you live and be-yond.

Your protege is your youngerbrother. Give him the advant-age of your maturity. Help usguide him through the complexi-ties of your always modernschool and through him, keepyourself acquainted with the

progress of your school.If you don't have that feeling

of intense satisfaction, remem-ber that you can acquire it easi-ly and pleasurably.

Another GeneralHospital AdmitsPatients of D.O.'s

WAYNESVILLE, MO.(AOA)-Members of the Missouri As-sociation of Osteopathic Physi-cians and Surgeons will "enjoyall rights and privileges of thehospital, effective August 11,"according to a joint statementfrom the Association and theboard of directors of theWaynesville General Hospital."This arrangement," Mr. JosephElliott, hospital administrator,stated, "has been the hope ofthe board for some time."

The -28 -staff members-of the-hospital include 17 doctors ofosteopathy, 10 medical doctorsand a doctor of dental surgery.

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checks for treating veteranswith service-connected disorders;they even participate in BlueShield plans sponsored by somemedical societies."

Asking, "Why this increasedrecognition?" the ediorial ans-wers, "Mainly because of theirimproved training."

The magazine quotes a Mis-souri M.D. as saying that "Inmany small towns, osteopathsare (our) direct competition."But pointing out that "elsewhereM.D.'s are apt to outnumberD.O.'s by something like twentyto one," the editorial quotes anOhio medical leader as asserting,"If that much competition both-ers us, then we're in pretty poorshape."

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Peters presented the Shingle tofreshman student William G.Anderson.

In accepting the "Shingle" Mr.Anderson said, "On behalf of myclass, the Freshmen of 1952, Ideem it a great honor and priv-ilege to accept this Shingle. Iknow that it marks the beginingof years of toil necessary to com-plete its significance, that of add-ing the D.O.

In acknowledging receipt ofthis shingle I realize that thePresident, other administrativeofficers and faculty members ex-pect much of us in return. Weshall ever strive to live up tothese expectations.

Moreover, in receiving thisshingle, we pledge ourselves tothe preparation of th'e ideals andstandards of the osteopathic pro-fession . I can assure you thatin all of our endeavors we shallkeep this ultimate goal in viewand each of us will earn our titlesof Doctor of Osteopathy.

It is often said that the grassalways looks greener on the otherside of the fence, but we realizethat it isn't. Our fields aregreener than ever before; it isup to us now, to make every op-portunity a challenge and an obli-gation to ourselves to take andmake the most of them."

Representatives of the frater-nities also welcomed the newstudents a n d announced thedates of the Freshmen Smokers.

Mr. Armstrong announced thedate for the first all collegeDinner-Dance to be held at theDes Moines Golf and CountryClub, Friday, October 24.

Richard Ballinger (2nd from left), President of PsiSigma Alpha, Honorary Scholastic Society presents to MaxStettner, Vice-President of L.O,.G. fraternity a plaque emble-matic of the first annual award to the fraternity having thehighest grade point average for the past school year.Russel E. Hollabaugh (left) received the annual P.S.A.award given to the sophomore student with the highestgrade point average for the first two years at D.M.S.C.O,.S.John Thesing (right) received the annual P.S.A. awardgiven to the freshman student who had the highest gradepoint average during his first year at D.M.S.C.O.S. (Mr.Thesing is the recipient of the National Auxiliary Osteo-pathic College Scholarship for the second consecutive year).

These awards were presented during the first all collegeconvocation of the 1952-53 school year September 16.

President Peters presents the first "Shingle" to freshmanstudent William Anderson. The "Shingle" which will bepresented to each new student by the Student Faculty Coun-cil symbolizes the first step--the receiving of the degreeDoctor of Osteopathy-toward the goal these new studentshave set for themselves, that of service to their fellowmen.

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Atlas Club

At the close of the spring se-mester Atlas Club installed newofficers as follows: Noble Skull,Russel Hollabaugh; Occipital,William Locke; Sacrum, EdRugenstein; Stylus, James Lan-ham; Styloid, Donald Waite;Pylorus, Albert Pearson; Recep-taculum, Tony Moscal. Con-gratulations and good luck inyour tenure of office.

The Des Moines Chapter wasrepresented by Noble Skull andStylus at the National Conven-tion held on July 13-18. Bothof 'the men were enthusiasticabout the coming plans for abigger and better Atlas Club, asdiscussed at this meeting.

Our only summer social activi-ty was a picnic at RockawayPark on August 9. All but thelucky freshman _(_who have theonly summer off) enjoyed thisfrolic of refreshments and horse-play.

All new incoming Freshmenwill want to attend the annualFreshmen Smoker on Septem-ber 27, Saturday. Come and getacquainted whether you are in-terested in fraternity life ornot-we just want to know youand you to know us. Don't For-get!

Iota Tau SigmaOn Wednesday evening, the

17th of September ITS held its"Smoker" for the freshmen atthe Stemma de Italia Hall inDes Moines. There was enter-tainment, beverages, food andfellowship on hand for all ofthose present. A welcome wasextended to the freshmen by ourchapter president, David Kro-nisch; which was followed byhumor and fun served to us ona silver platter by Dr. Dresserand Fred Ketch, a ventriloquist.

Dr. Donald Sloan, Chapter depu-ty, extended to the freshmen aninvitation to share with ITSmany meetings and "worknights" in his clinic and home;these meetings, incidentally, arealways informative and enjoya-ble. Our past-president, DickBallnger, spoke to the groupconcerning the activities of thefraternity. Tom Moylan, themaster of ceremonies, paced theprog] am of entertainment withjokes and sayings borrowedfrom the toastmaster's friend,Joe Miller. We were also hon-ored with the presence of Dr.Laycock of the school faculty andDr. Dolyak of Stuart, Iowa.

We wish to continue our ac-quaintanceship with the fresh-men and extend an invitation tothem to attend the "work night"which ITS will present frequent-ly thiroughout the school year.

Newman Club

The Newman Club is theCatholic Organization in ourcollege. It puts forth every ef-fort to assure members of thecollege staff, the college stu-dents and their friends that themeetings are open to all whowish to attend. We hope youwill watch the bulletin boardsabout the college for announce-ments of meetings and plan toattend.

During the summer your New-man Club was not idle eventhough there were no regularlyscheduled meetings. Plans weremade for a well rounded pro-gram for all of our meetingsduring the coming year. Ar-ticles were submitted to variouspublications for their use aboutour activities, our problems, andour progress. The NationalFederation of Newman Clubs,Temple University, Philadelphia,Penna.. requested and received

a write up on our club to use inthe National Directory of New-man Clubs of America. Photo-graphs were submitted for pos-sible publication along with thearticle.

Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery was thefirst Osteopathic College to es-tablish a Newman Club.

Requests have come to yourNewman Club from other Osteo-pathic Colleges requesting in-formation as to what procedurethey should follow to become ac-tivated and establish a NewmanClub at their college. We areanxious to help them in any waypossible.

Plans were made for welcom-ing the incoming freshmen to theNewman Club with a picnic andgeneral get-together on Thurs-day evening, September 18, atPioneer Memorial Park.

The officers for the comingyear are: President, Ray Can-nane; Vice-president, Victor Re-rucha; Secretary, Paul Kleff-ner; Treasurer, Jack Herzog;Chairman of the MembershipCommittee, Tom Young.

PSGPhi Sigma Gamma Fraternity

takes this opportunity to bring toits members and friends an ac-count of our accomplishmentsduring the summer. We arehappy to report that there havebeen many changes made at thefraternity house. Our facilitieshave been expanded to accom-modate additional incoming stu-dents, our basement and recre-ation room underwent a "facelifting." New colors were usedto provide a harmonious colorscheme to the basement, variousstructures were moved aboutand the entire area was ar-ranged to provide more spacefor the various activities of thefraternity. To junior student

John Brown the fraternity owesa debt of thanks for the excellentpainting job. New chairs werepurchased for the dining room,new tables were built for thedining room, and a powder roomwas arranged in the basementfor the ladies. These are someof the accomplishments of thepast summer. We hope thatadditional improvements can bemade in the near future . .. this,of course, must progress withthe availability of the necessaryfinances for such a task.

On Monday evening Septem-ber 8th, the first meeting of thenew school year was held. Dur-ing the meeting plans were madefor an all school party to wel-come the incoming freshmen.Also, an election of officers washeld for the coming semester.Those elected were: President,Wally McLain; Vice-President,Waldo Frankenstein; Secretary,Tom Young; Treasurer andHouse-Manager, Speros Gabriel;Sergeant-at-Arms, Joseph Uc-chino.

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The October issue of theLog Book will feature thefirst in a series of articles byMax M. Stettner, M.S. in-structor in Biochemistry inthe College and Clinical Bio-chemist at Still OsteopathicHospital.

Mr. Stettner, who has hadextensive experience in clini-cal laboratory procedures, hastitled his articles Procedureand Interpretation of ClinicalLaboratory Tests. T h e s etests are those commonlyavailable in any hospitallaboratory.

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More About theBay City Boycott

CHICAGO, ILL. (AOA)-Favorable comment from doc-tors on the editorial from theFlint (Michigan) REVIEW,printed in the August 1st issueof the AOA News Bulletin,leads us to reprint the followingtwo editorials, both from THEDETROIT TIMES .... circu-lation 600,542.

"No newspaper in the UnitedStates has been more apprecia-tive of doctors of medicine thanhas The Detroit Times.

"But like many others whohave risen to defend the doctors,we dislike the situation now ex-isting in Bay City where physi-cians are boycotting the cityhospital because doctors of oste-opathy also are allowed to prac-tice there.

"The Bay City doctors protestthey do not dare to practice inthe same hospital with osteo-paths because it would destroytheir standing in the AmericanMedical Association. If such betrue, the boycott is even worse.

"Bluntly, the doctors of medi-cine are on strike against thehospitals and their patients be-cause they demand a closed shopfor their particular doctor'sunion.

"The Bay City General Hospi-tal is a publicly-owned institu-tion. Regardless of merits ofthe battle between them osteo-paths have the same licensedrights as healers, by state law,as have the doctors of medicine.Legally, they have the right topractice in a public hospital.

"Neither a doctor of medicinenor his patient is harmed theleast because a doctor of osteo-pathy may be treating a patientin the next room.

"Those who most vehementlyhave protested attempts to legis-late against doctors now finddoctors attempting to suppressosteopaths.

"The cause of medicine is not,we fear, being advanced by theBay City boycott."

"An Ill-Advised Boycott""Medical doctors have won a

'victory' in their strike againstthe Bay City General Hospital.But it may provide a pyrrhicvictory.

"They forced the city com-mission to reverse a previousdecision and prohibit osteopathsfrom practicing there.


PROFESSIONAL DAY SPEAKERS

Seated left to right Drs. Carl Blech, Wisconsin; H. L.Gulden, Iowa; Raymond L. Wright, Ohio; Roy G. Honeywell,Tennessee. Standing left to right Drs. T. R. Sharp, Wiscon-sin; L. J. Phillips, Tennessee; Mr. Robert Thurwachter, Wis-consin and Dr. Shumaker, Dean of the College. (For further de-tails see Dean's Letter and Iowa Needs You on Page 3)

Heart GrantReceived

President Peters announcesthe receiving of a grant fromthe United States Public HealthService (Division of NationalHeart Institute) in the amountof $14,000.00 effective as ofSeptember 1, 1952.

The establishment of thisgrant is for the express purposeof a cardiovascular training pro-gram for the undergraduate stu-dents of the College and for theestablishment of a heart stationat the College-Clinic. Dr. J. R.McNerney, of this city, has beenappointed Director of the pro-gram,and Dr. Stuart F. Hark-ness will serve as Consultant.

This is the third grant receivedby the Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery fromthe United States Public HealthService. The two previous grantshave been received from the Na-tional Cancer Institute for theCollege's undergraduate cancertraining program and the tumorclinic.

Average United StatesPublic Health ServiceGrant to OsteopathicCollege 5 Times LargerThan to Other Schools

WASHINGTON, D. C. (AOA)-The authoritative news agencyWashington Report on the Medi-cal Scienccs, under the headline"Osteopathy Schools Share inCancer Teaching Granits," re-ports "increased Federal supportto approved colleges of osteopa-thy is evidenced in the latest an-nouncement by the U. S. PublicHealth Service of grants to can-cer teaching."

"Awards totalling $562,351have been made to medical, osteo-pathic, and dental schools, ofwhich $96,186 will go to institu-tions which confer the degreeD.O. The osteopathic collegesare in Los Angeles,, Chicago,Kansas City and Kirksville, Mo.

"Grants to schools of medicineand osteopathy range from $23,-000 to $25,000. Grants to dentaland basic science medical schoolsaverage $5,000."

Sees Cells ofBeating Heart

Burrill Freedman, Instructorin Physiology at the Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery, has reported his inven-tion of an apparatus for miscro-scopic study of frog heart in situin the October 3, 1952 issue ofScience, weekly organ of the Am-erican Association for the Ad-vanceeiment of Sciencee.

The device, called a "cardio-stat," is ready for manufactureby the C. H. Stoelting Company,C h i c a g o scientific-apparatusmanufacturers.

A related article by Mr. Freed-man, on microscopy of the syn-apses of non-excised frog heart,appeared in the July, 1952, issueof the Proceedings of the Societyfor Experimental Biology andMedicine. A third report, onhyaluronidase effects on thionin-stained sections of brain, hasbeen accepted for publication inthe Anatomical Record. Allthree articles were completed be-fore Mr. Freedman joined thestaff of the College this fall. Heis continuing research on theseand other subjects here.

Department HeadHonored

Professor William F. Hewitt,Jr., Chairman of the Departmentof Physiology and Pharmacologyof Still College, has been electedSecretary of the American Asso-ciation of Scientific Workers forthe year 1952-1953, according toreturns just reported by the As-sociation's election committee.Harry Grundfest, neurophysiolo-gist at the College of Physiciansand Surgeons of Columbia Uni-versity, was elected president.Only one other middle-westernscientist was elected to office inthe organization: Theodor Rose-bury, co-author of the famousRosebury-Kabat report on bio-logical warfare and bacteriolo-gist at Washington University,St. Louis. Missouri. Other offi-cers are scientists at institutionsin New York, Massachusetts,Pennsylvania, and West Vir-ginia.

Professor Hewitt was elected,also this month, as an area rep-resentative from Des Moines tothe Regional Committee of theAmerican Friends Service Com-mittee, Quaker relief and social-service organization. The Re-gional Committee's territory in-cludes Missouri, Nebraska, theDakotas, and Minnesota, withheadquarters in Des Moines.

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BE GOOD TO YOURSELFEvery dollar you put into the osteopathic Christmas seal

campaign comes directly back to you. It goes first into basicresearch, then into practical application, then into knowledgeand improved technic for you and your patients. The greateryour contribution, the greater the addition to your effectiveness.Be good to yourself!

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The President ChatsFROM THE SANDS OF WAIKIKI

The slogan adopted by thecitizens of Hawaii, "Paradise ofthe Pacific", is inadequate tofully describe the beauty of theIslands.

The trip from San Franciscoto Honolulu was most pleasant,however, a few of the passengersfelt the call of the sea and suf-fered from "Mal de Mer." Amongthe group of passengers enjoyingthis experience was my wife, al-though this new experience didnot last too long for her.

On the S. S. Lurline makingthe trip for the Island Osteo-pathic Convention were: Dr. andMrs. Marcus Gerlach of SantaBarbara, California; Dr. andMrs. O. O. Bashline of GroveCity, Pennsylvania; Dr. and Mrs.Robert Beyer and two sons ofFort Worth, Texas; Dr. andMrs. Carl Everett and two sonsof Fort Worth, Texas; Dr. andMrs. Robert Truhlar of Cleve-land, Ohio; Dr. Ben Hayman ofTexas City, Texas; Dr. andMrs. Clarence Peterson of Fer-tile, Iowa; Dr. and Mrs. GeorgeL. Jordan of Albany, Oregon.Several members of the profes-sion had arrived earlier by plane,and many more were due to ar-rive. Also aboard the S. S. Lur-line were about seventy-fiveShriners and their wives fromSan Francisco, coming over forAloha Week.

Words are inadequate to des-cribe the Welcoming given tothe arrival of the S. S. Lurline.About an hour before the shipdocked at the pier, launches ofcitizens, hula dancers and en-tertainers met the ship at seaand c a m e aboard. Literallvthousands of people lined thepier for the arrival of the ship.On the pier was a symphonicband playing and a choir sing-ing.

Upon arrival at the hotel wewere greeted at the entrance bythe assistant manager and thesocial hostess who called us byname and expressed their pleas-ure at our visit to the Islands.They informed us that our roomswould not be ready until earlyafternoon, and asked that wemake ourseves comfortable. Thiswas easy to do, as the hotel hadarranged a hula show with Ha-waiian string music and providedus with refreshments. Withsuch a reception, no one realizedthat there was a delay in gettinga room assignment.

The Convention Chairman, Dr.C. W. Wyman, Class of '37, hadcertainly spared neither time noreffort in arranging for this con-vention. In fact, he has ac-complished the impossible and asa result, Honolulu is well awareof Osteopathy of today.

Hawaii is certainly one placethat is not overly advertised.

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Max M. Stettner, Instructor inBiochemistry, and ClinicalBiochemist, Still Osteopathic

Hospital

Gastric Analysis-ItsValue in ClinicalMedicine

Technique: The technique inbrief is to introduce a Rehfus orLevin tube into the stomach as-pirate the fasting gastric con-tents, administer a test meal,and then withdraw samples at15 min., 30 min., 45 min., and 1hour following the test meal. Thetest meal of choice is 50 ml. of7% alcohol. If no free hydro-chloric acid is detected in thefirst three specimens (by meansof Topfer's reagent), then his-tamine phosphate (equivalent to0.25 mg of histamine should beinjected subcutaneously and sam-ples obtained at 15 minute inter-vals for 1 hour. The specimensare then titrated with 0.1 NormalSodium hydroxide, using Top-fer's reagent and phenolpthalein,and the free and total acidity aredetermined. The results are us-ually expressed in units per 100ml. gastric contents, one unitbeing equivalent to 1 ml. of 0.1NaOH. An achlorhydria, that isno free acid, is never indicatedunless a test meal of histaminehas been administered.

Interpretation of Results: In-terpretation of results is diffi-cult. In normal individuals gas-tric acidity varies from personto person, and with strength ofstimulant used. The range ofvalues is from 0 to 150 units offree acidity. Gastric secretionsvary not only from person toperson, but in the same indivi-dual from time to time. As ageneral rule the secretion ofhydrochloric acid decreases withadvancing years (7% achlorhy-dric patients in the 3rd decadeto 40% in the 8th decade of life).Secretion of Hydrochloric acidalso varies between the sexes,being consistently lower in wo-men. I mention these figures toimpress you with the fact thatinterpretation of results mustdepend upon the clinical symp-

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Members of the student bodyof D.M.S.C.O.S. for the 1952-53school year come from 27 states-Michigan 74; Iowa 57; Ohioand Pennsylvania 26 each; NewYork 10; New Jersey 9; Illinois6-;-- California and Missouri 5each; Florida, Nebraska andMinnesota each has 4; West Vir-ginia 3; Kentucky, New Hamp-shire and Orego each has 2.

The following states are rep-resented by one student fromeach state - Georgia, Indiana,Maine, Maryland, New Mexico,Oklahoma, Rhode Island, SouthCarolina, Washington, Wisconsinand Wyoming.

Foreign countries representedare British West Indies 1; Cana-da 2; Ethiopia 1; Hawaii 2;Italy 1; and Nassau in the Ba-hamas 1.

It is interesting to note thatthe members of the student bodyhave reecived their pre-osteopa-thic training, at least 3 years, in109 different colleges and uni-versities and that 155 studentshave received their Baccalaure-ate Degrees and 12 students havereceived Master's Degrees.

toms. It is of value in the posi-tive diagnosis of pernicious ane-mia for in this disease an ach-lorhydria must be present forthe diagnosis.

It is of valuable aid in dif-ferentiating an ulcer from a ma-lignant disease for achlorhydriais approximately three times asfrequent in patients with gastriccancers than in patients who didnot have cancer. As a generalrule we can say that cancer ofthe stomach arises in a non-acidstomach.

The test has value as a screen-ing test for 50% of gastric can-cers develop in persons morethan 40 years of age who haveachlorhydric or low acid gastriccontents.

Summary: The technique forgastric analysis procedure hasbeen briefly presented. In sum-mary of interpretation of resultsthe gastric analysis is not diag-nostic of any condition or dis-ease and is useful only as anaid in diagnosis, and must bechecked with other studies, suchas X-ray examinations. In con-clusion I would like to add thatwhenever a gastric analysis is

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Restraint in MedicationUrged by NewK. U. Dean

KANSAS CITY, MO. (AOA)-'The important thing for themedical student to learn is whennot to medicate," says W. ClarkeWescoe, new dean of the Univer-sity of Kansas School of Medi-cine.

"About 90 percent of all ill-nesses are best cared for by thebody itself, without outside tech-nical interference." Dr. Wescoeasserts. "Research is just be-ginning to reveal what an inter-related mechanism the body is,in all its parts."

"We are getting glimpses," hesaid. "of how a disorder in onepart affects the others. The bodyin health is indeed a fine sys-tem of checks and balances . . ."

The emerging new pattern ofunderstanding the body andhealth over-all, has a meaningfor medical education, Dr. Wes-coe adds. To him it means thatmedical teaching must be reor-ganized in some respects.

"The new emphasis," Dr. Wes-coe says, "will be on the body asa whole, the interrelation of allits organs."

Doctor Korr at a meeting ofthe Council on Education of theAOA in May, 1952 stated that"Regardless of technique and mo-dality and without regard to anyspecific types, his (the osteo-pathic physician's) function atall times is to liberate man's na-tural resources and to developthem fully."

During the same meeting, Dr.A. Levilt, Chairman of the Bu-reau of Research said, "Morespecifically it (osteopathy's con-tribution to the biological sci-ences) lies in the recognition ofthe complete unity of the bodywith full reciprocity in the inter-relations among all the body sys-tems."

ENROLLMENT STATISTICSFALL- 1952

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Dean's LetterThe Second Annual Profes-

sional Day at Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Surg-ery was a complete success. Thestudent body, from freshmen toseniors, took advantage of theopportunity to see and hear rep-resentatives of the profession inconvocation and to talk withthem in personal conferencethroughout the day. On this oc-casion the states of Ohio, Ten-nessee, Wisconsin and Iowa wererepresented by:

Ohio: Raymond L. Wright,D.O., A.S.O. '24; RoentgenologistToledo, Ohio, Parkview Hospital.

Tennessee: Roy G. Honeywell,D.O., D.M.S. '52, Sneedville, Ten-nessee; L. J. Phillips. D.O., D.M.-S. '33; Past President, East Ten-nessee Osteopathic Association,Friendsville, Tennessee.

Wisconsin: Carl Blech, D.O.,D.M.S. '33; President Elect,Wisconsin Osteopathic Associa-tion, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; T. R.Sharp, D.O., K.C.O.S. '44, Reese-ville, Wisconsin; Robert Thur-wachter. Public Relations Coun-sel, W.O.A., Milwaukee, Wiscon-sin.

Iowa: H. L. Gulden, D.O.,D.M.S. '34; Past President, IowaSociety Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons, Ames, Iowa.

The policies of these states arequite clear. Professional Day hasclearly demonstrated the greatneed for Osteopathic physiciansin these States. It has shownthe existence of hospitals andthe need for more hospitals. Ithas shown to the students theavailability of internships.

While no single ProfessionalDay may produce immediate re-sults it has been clearly demon-started that repeated presenta-tions by participating states arefruitful. The long range pro-gram is proving to be a goodpolicy.

It was a genuine pleasure togreet our visitors and to giveover the day and the students tothem. We sincerely hope thatthey may return again next Oc-tober, 1953, and that other statesmay join to make the day one ofserious but more profitablebusiness for the future of theprofession.

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Dr. G. L. Gulden of Ames,Iowa (left) points to an area onan Iowa map and tells juniorstudent Ralph Hinz that osteo-pathic physicians are needed inthis area.

These two maps were preparedby Dr. E. S. Honsinger of Ames,Iowa and are on display in thecollege library. The map at thetop shows-by red buttons thelocation of city or county hospi-tals not being used by osteopa-thic physicians; blue buttons, lo-cation of city or county hospitalswhich are being used by osteo-pathic physicians.

The map at the bottom shows-by red buttons; possible loca-tions for osteopathic physicians;blue buttons, locations wherethere are county or municipalhospitals but no osteopathic phy-sicians in the vicinity, and whitebuttons, locations where there isroom for more than one osteopa-thic physician.

Iota Tau SigmaSince the last edition of the

Log Book, members and guestsof Iota Tau Sigma have bene-fited from two interesting andinformative work-nights. OnWednesday evening, September24 Dr. Walter Heinlen spokeon the subject of "The Relation-ship Between the Patient and theDoctor." After the discussionperiod Dr. Heinlein told us ofmany of his interesting experi-ences during his stay in Austriaand of the trials, tribulations,and rewards associated with theorganization of a hospital.

On Tuesday evening, October7, members and guests met atPark Avenue Clinic where Dr.Donald E. Sloan, chapter deputy,demonstrated to us direct-writingand photographic electrocardio-graphy. We wish to thank Dr.

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Professor Hewitt was electedto charter membership in theAllied Science Section of the In-ternational College of Surgeons(United States and CanadaChapter) this summer, after hejoined the College staff. TheAllied Science Section was or-ganized this year in order to pro-vide closer liaison between sur-geons and their colleagues inthe basic sciences.

Professor Hewitt has written,at the invitation of Editor PaulSeverance, a chapter-What CanScientists, As Such, Do for Last-ing Peace? of an anthology,Roads to Lasting Peace, to bepublished soon in New York inbook form. The chapter was thebasis for his talk recently beforethe Lambda Omicron Gammafraternity here.

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"But in so doing the Bay Citydoctors focused national atten-tion upon their pressure tacticsat a time when they are seekingpublic support against threat ofsocialized medicine.

"They seek to enlist publicsupport in their own appeal forfree and independent practice oftheir healing art.

"But at the same time theyused an economic boycott to pre-vent osteopaths from free andindependent practice in a pub-lic institution despite the factthat osteopaths are fully recog-nized by Michigan law.

"Washington echoes may beexpected from those who con-stantly pressure for socializedmedicine.

"Defenders of the doctorsagainst a threat of socializedmedicine argue for free and in-dependent practice and the rightof patients to pick their ownphysicians.

"But what the doctors wantin Washington is what theywouldn't grant in Bay City."

Heinlen and Dr. Sloan for af-fording us these entertaining andinformative evenings.

We plan to have similar work-nights throughout the schoolyear and extend an invitation toall those who may wish to at-tend.

L. O. G.L.O.G. fraternity takes this op-

portunity to welcome the fresh-man class to Still College, andextends a cordial invitation tothe freshmen for all forthcomingL.O.G. functions.

This fraternity had its firstmeeting of the new fall semesteron September 18, 1952 and pre-sented as guest speaker, our newphysiologist, Dr. Hewitt, whogave an interesting dissertationon "The Scientist, and His Rolein Society." A question and an-swer period followed the address.The evening was brought to a


William F. Hewitt, Ph. D.. new Chairman of the De-partment of Physiology and Pharmacology and Professorof Physiology discusses a research project with his new as-sistants. Left to right: Burrill Freedman, laboratory tech-nician Akira Morisako, and Joab Aronson.

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pleasant conclusion by the serv-ing of refreshments. The meet-ing was well attended and aug-urs well for the future occasionsof L.O.G.

At the business meeting, itwas decided to have a more ac-tive professional program andmany new and interesting speak-ers are promised for the future.

Brother Art Simon was joinedin wedlock to Jo Ann Robinsonlast month and is warmly con-gratulated.

Ron Lawrence and John Latinirecently had the good fortune ofmeeting Heinz Haber - formerNaisen Wilheln research scien-tist in Berlin now researcher atUniversity of California, andWerner Van Braun, inventor ofthe V2 bomb used in World WarII. Dr. Heinz viewed the humanbody as a structural engineer-ing problem and was informed ofthe possible contributions to thisprinciple by the osteopathic con-cept.

On September 22, Dr. M. Gold-stein lectured members of L.O.G.and guests on Principles of Phy-sical Diagnosis. This enlight-ening lecture was followed by apractical demonstration of Osteo-pathic Technique by Art Simon.

It is with a great deal of pridethat L.O.G. accepts the first an-nual Psi Sigma Alpha Scholasticaward for the highest academicaverage for the past year. Four-teen of the twenty-three mem-bers of L.O.G. had a scholasticaverage of 2.0 or better.

Newman Club NewsThe activities of the Newman

Club are well underway for theyear. They began with a wel-coming party for the freshmen.This took the form of a picnicwhich was held on Thursday eve-ning September 18, at PioneerMemorial Park.

The first publication of the

Yearbook and Directory of theNational Newman Club Federa-tion was received during Septem-ber. The Des Moines StillCollege finds itself written upin the year book among the oth-er colleges and universities ofAmerica, as well as occupying aprominent place in the directory.

Our Newman Club is makingevery effort to bring good edu-cational and entertaining pro-grams to its members andfriends. Herein, we re-emphasizeour invitation to all students ofthe college and faculty membersto attend our meetings. Thesemeetings are open to all whowish to attend; you will findyourself most welcome.

On Tuesday evening, October7, the Newman Club was fortun-ate to have as its guest speakerMr. John Cosgrove, prominentDes Moines attorney, Education-al Director of'the Iowa A.F. of 'L.,and graduate of Notre Dame.Our thanks and appreciation toyou, Mr. Cosgrove, for the veryeducational, entertaining lecture.

0. W. C. C. News

Mrs. Reo Eske, President ofthe Osteopathic Womens CollegeClub, presided at their openingmeeting held September 16 atthe PSG house. The Freshmenwere welcomed by Mrs. Eske andurged to take part in the clubactivities.

Guest speaker for the evening,Dr. Edwin Peters, gave an in-spiring message to the group ac-claiming its manifold purposesand accomplishments.

Mrs. Via Nagy presented anentertaining reading.

The meeting was followed bya tea in honor of the freshmen.Mrs. Jane Fagan, club sponsor,poured.

Hostesses for the meeting wereMesdames Ruth Miller, AnnStahlman and Marilin Walker.

P. S. A.Psi Sigma Alpha had its first

meeting of the year on Septem-ber 25, 1952 at Rocky's SteakHouse.

Guest speaker was Dr. BerylBenton, Dean of the College ofPharmacy at Drake University.His talk "Chemotherapy ofT.B." was very interesting andeducational.

P.S.A. intends to have manymore prominent speakers in thefuture such as Dr. Benton.

PSG News

The Fraternity held its usualmeeting on September 22nd, at7:30 p.m. at the fraternity house.During the meeting plans werediscussed for the smoker whichwas held on Wednesday eveningSeptember 24th to welcome thefreshmen to our fraternity andour college. During the eveningthe following 'men were pledgedto the fraternity: Jack Thesing,Don Blem, Jack Herzog andJohn Rutherford.

The Smoker which was heldfor the freshmen was well at-tended, and the opportunity tomeet and welcome the freshmenwas greeted with much enthusi-asm.

Looking ahead, found the fra-ternity planning for the ap-proaching holiday season by or-ganizing the Christmas dance.Much work still remains to bedone with this project in thenear future.

The fraternity takes this op-portunity to thank the mem-bers of the Alumni who haveshown their interest in the fra-ternity and its progress by writ-ing a letter occasionally and"just keeping in touch" with us.We are most happy to hear fromany of the Alumni any time.

The fraternity wishes to ex-press congratulations to the fol-lowing on their recent mar-

riages: Dr. R. B. Juni; "Skip"Huddle; Don Blem and to theirwives we say, "Welcome to ourmidst", we are most happy tomeet and know you.

All members of the fraternityare grateful to Mr. Cliff Clayfor his outstanding contributionto the improvement of our din-ing room. We are proud of thenew tables which Cliff built . . .to him our thanks and apprecia-tion.

Square & Compass ClubThe square and compass club

held the first meeting of the1952-53 school year on ThursdaySeptember 25. The policies andprogram for the current yearwere discussed and new mem-bers were invited to join theclub.

The following were elected asofficers for the 52-53 year:Kurt Grebe, President; JohnK a 1 e n e k, Vice-President; andDarrell Brown, Sec.-Treas.

All Master Masons who arestudents, or associated in anyway with D.M.S.C.O.S. are in-vited to join the club.

There will be a meeting inOctober to be held after the sixweeks exams. The date will beannounced.

Doctor Shortage'Critical' in TownsUnder 35,000

WASHINGTON, D. C. (AOA)-The shortage of physicians instate and local health depart-ments is "critical," the U. S.Public Health Service reportsthrough the Health ResourcesAdvisory Committee of the Of-fice of Defense Mobilization.Communities under 35,000 are themost critical areas, showing ashortage of vacancies of 33 per-cent.


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The President ChatsNOVEMBER - What an im-

portant month in our calendar.This month should be one of re-dedication for every true Ameri-can. We should be ever thankfulfor our American Way of Life,the heritage which is ours, andrededicate ourselves to its trueprinciples. We should be humbllein appreciation to the U. S.Marine Corps, that Great Fight-ing Force, as the month of No-vember is the 177th anniversaryof its founding. Thirty-four yearsago this month, "That War ToEnd Wars" - "That War ToMake The World Safe For De-mocracy" was terminated andwhile that great war was a dis-appointment in the adventures ofAmerican Democracy, we mustbe ever mindful and grateful tothose who paid the supreme sac-rifice for a principle.

Recently my wife and I visitedPearl Harbor and as we visitedthe sunken battleship 'Utah,'where 54 officers and men arestill encased at their duty sta-tions, and then moved furtherdown the Harbor to the grave ofthe battleship 'Arizona,' where1102 officers and men are stillentombed, the thought came tome, "Did these brave men die invain." Had the world been edu-cated to the Doctrine of Truthand Freedom-entombed sailorsand white crosses would not beso much in evidence today.

Also during the month of No-vember we celebrate AmericanEducation Week. "Through Edu-cation We Find Truth, and TruthShall Make Men Free." As FreePeople in a Free Land, we shouldgive thanks for our schools andevery American must becomemore concerned about AmericanEducation and its problems.

November gives us Thanks-giving Day, a day so rich in sen-timent and appreciation, a daywhich truly symbolizes the his-tory of our Great Nation. Onthis day, November the twenty-seventh, we give thanks for allthe gifts which have been be-stowed upon us, ever mindfulthat they are to prepare us forthe rewards to come.

CHRISTMAS STORY - Thisyear's osteopathic Christmas sealdesign is as modern as the newyear, and as bright as Santa'scoat. But its story is as old asChristmas: the Christmas star'sclear light leads men of generousheart to the microscope whichsymbolizes osteopathic researchand education.

Dr. Carl E. Wtaterbury (standing) and Dr. Genevive Stod-dard (center) who have returned to the college, as part timeinstructors, welcome Dr. Frank E. Souders (right) back to, thecollege and say goodbye to Dr. Thomas Jarrett (left) Resident inPediatrics.

Dr. John Waterbury, D.M.S.C.O.S. '43, has returned to the col-lege as an instructor in Obstetrics. Following his graduation fromD.M.S.C.O.S. Dr. Waterbury interned in the Wilshire OsteopathicHospital in Los Angeles, California and then returned to the collegeas an instructor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology forthe 1944-45 school year. In 1945 Dr. Waterbury and Dr. Roger Ander-son purchased the Manning General Hospital. Dr. Waterbury re-mained at Manning, Iowa until 1949 when he returned to Des Moines.Since Dr. Waterbury's return he has been specializing in the prac-tice of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and has been a part-time teacherat the College in Obstetrics. Dr. Waterbury received his certificationby the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecologyin Obstetrical-Gynecological Surgery in 1948.

Dr. Stoddard DMS '31 was in general practice for six years be-fore limiting her practice to Obstetrics and Gynecology. From 1942-45 she was a member of the WAC (Air Corps). Her last year ofservice was spent as a service pilot at Luke Field, Arizona. (Dr.Stoddard states that she is proud of having been a member of thefirst Photo Charting Detachment in W.W. II.) Dr. Stoddard joinedthe faculty in October 1946 as an instructor in Obstetrics and Gyne-cology and remained with the department until 1950 when she re-entered private practice. In 1951 she was Certified by The Ameri-can Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Obstetrical-Gynecological Surgery. Dr. Stoddard re-joined the faculty as in-structor in Gynecology September 8, 1952.

Dr. Souders, a graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathyand Surgery, Class of '41, served five years in the U. S. Navy as aNavy Pilot. He was separated from the service with the rank ofLCDR. He then returned to his Alma Mater for his internship, thenspent two years as a resident in Pediatrics at Still Osteopathic Hos-pital, and last year he spent his third year in Pediatric residency atthe Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. Souders will be the Headof the Pediatric Service at Still Osteopathic Hospital and Ass't.Professor of Pediatrics at the College.

Dr. Jarrett, KCOS '44 entered private practice in Dayton, Ohiofollowing his internship in Grandview Osteopathic Hospital in thesame city. A resident in Pediatrics in DMSCOS since September 1,


M.Do's Walk AgainM.D.'s walked out when D.O.'s

walked in and were given staffprivileges in the Audubon CountyMemorial Hospital in Audubon,Iowa and the Ringgold CountyHospital. Mt. Ayr, Iowa.

State law provides that a pub-lic hospital cannot discriminateagainst the practitioners of anyrecognized school of medicine "indeciding qualifications for mem-bers of its staff."

Medical doctors are again say-ing that the law is not clear be-cause it does not indicate whetherthe legislature meant to includedoctors of osteopathy among"practitioners of medicine" de-spite the fact that an attorneygenerals opinion of May 10, 1939held that osteopathic physiciansare included among "practition-ers of medicine."

Assigned ToFort Leavenworth

Captain Edward R. Minnick,DMSCOS '48 has been assignedto the hospital at Fort Leaven-worth, Kansas following 13months active duty with the U.S.Army Medical Corps in Korea.

Captain Minnick was an in-structor in the college and on thestaff of Still Osteopathic Hospi-tal before entering the service.

While home on leave he spoketo the members of the Polk Coun-ty Society of Osteopathic Phy-sicians and Surgeons. His sub-ject was, "Medical Evacuationof the Wounded."

Have you displayed this sealin its true colors?

Be Good to YourselfEvery dollar you put into

the osteopathic Christmas sealcampaign comes directly backto you. It goes first into basicresearch, then into practicalapplication, then into knowl-edge and improved technicfor you and your patients.The greater your contribution,the greater the addition toyour effectiveness. Be goodto yourself!

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Max M. Stettner, Instructor inBiochemistry, and ClinicalBiochemist, Still Osteopathic

Hospital

ACIDPHOSPHATASEA Brief Review Of Its

Significance,A phosphatase is an enzyme ca-

pable of hydrolizing practicallyevery monophosphoric ester, with,the liberation of inorganic phos--phorous. It is present in practi-cally all tissues of the body. Thetype with which we are concernedin this article is the acid type,with an optimum pH of 5, occur-ring mainly in the prostatic epi-thelium and blood plasma. Itsdetermination in serum is of im-portance because a high value isindicative of prostatic cancer.

The usual method of determi-nation is the incubation of serumwith a substrate at a definite-pH (5), for a definite length oftime (usually one hour), and at adefinite temperature (37°C), re-sulting in the liberation of freeinorganic phosphorous, which maythen be determined by the method-of Fiske and SubbaRow. It isimportant to emphasize that thetest must be performed withinfour hours of withdrawal ofsample, and that the serum mustbe completely clear of red cellsand non-hemolized.

The results are expressed iaunits, depending upon the sub-strate used. There are two inuse at the present time-the Bo-dansky b-glycerophosphate sub-strate and the King-Armstrongphenol substrate. In both meth-ods the results are expressed inunits-one unit being equivalentto the liberation of 1 mg of phos-phorous from the substrate bythe enzyme under the conditionsoutlined above. It is important ininterpretation of results to knowthe method used and the range ofnormals. Using the Bodanskysubstrate, which is the preferred

Convention ItemsFaculty and staff members

Drs. Harold E. Dresser, RobertO. Fagen, Walter E. Heinlen,Henry J. Ketman and Cary Nagyall attended the 25th annual con-vention of the American Collegeof Osteopathic Surgeons and par-ticipating organizations in Co-lumbus, Ohio, October 26-30.

Participating organizations arethe Radiologists, Orthopedists,Anesthesists and Hospital Ad-ministrators. Mr. A. C. Par-mentor, Administrator of StillOsteopathic Hospital also attend-ed the convention. He is a mem-ber of the Board of Directors ofthe American College of Osteo-pathic Association.

Dr. Raymond B. Juni, instruc-tor in Eye, Ear, Nose and Throatpresented a paper, Diseases ofthe Larynx commonly encounter-ed in Rhinolorayngologic prac-tice, at the annual convention ofthe Osteopathic College of Op-thalmology and Otorhinolaryn-gology in Columbus, Ohio Octo-ber 29, 30 and November 1.

one, the range of normals is0.0-1.1 units per 100 ml. of serum.In King-Armstrong units therange of normals is 0.0-3.0 units.

Of what value and use is thedetermination ? Using the Bodan-sky unit, a determination withinthe range of normal is a negativeresult; anything over 5 units canbe considered positive in the diag-nosis of metastasizing carcinomaof the prostate. The results inKing-Armstrong units are aboutdouble these figures. Approxi-mately 85% of metastatic carci-nomas of the prostate show posi-tive results. In my opinion onlya positive result is a significantone; i. e.-a negative result doesnot eliminate the possibility of ametastatic carcinoma. Any valuebetween the normal range and thepathological range has been in-terpreted by some workers as be-ing indicative of a non-metasta-sizing cancer of the prostate. Atthis time no definite relationshiphas been proved.

This test can be of prognosticvalue also. In Stilbestrol therapy,castration, or surgical removalof the prostate, the acid phos-phatase value will drop to normallimits immediately. However theprognosis is good only if the acidphosphatase value stays low. Ifit goes up again, the prognosis isgrave.

In conclusion, the acid phospha-tase is of definite value in diag-nosis and prognosis of cancer ofthe prostate. However the resultsmust be evaluated with regard tothe method being used and therange of normals for that method.A positive result is of muchgreater significance than a nega-tive on'e.

Dean's LetterSeptember, 1953, is just around the corner-in fact, only nine

months away. Another Freshman class will then be on its way to pre-pare to join the ranks of Osteopathy.

Still College wants 70 worthy young men and women to securemembership in this Freshman class. The requirements for admissionare not too difficult. It is our wish that all Osteopathic physicians,counselors, and aspiring members of the class become acquaintedwith the following requirements for admission:

1. Application form for admission must be sent to office of Directorof Admissions.

2. Application must be accompanied by a recent small "photographof the applicant and the matriculation fee of $15.00, which is notrefundable.

3. Applicant must give three references: an Osteopathic Physician;advisor or instructor in biology in the pre-osteopathic school; anda reputable citizen. Relatives should not be named as references.

4. Applicant must present transcripts of credits from all schoolswhose credits are to apply toward admission (transcripts mustbe sent directly to the Director of Admissions from the Registrarof each school).

5. Average grades on transcripts submitted must be "C" or better.6. Grades in reouired subjects (English, Physics, Biology, Chemis-

try must not be lower than "C").7. A Pre-Osteopathic requirement of 3 years or 90 semester hours

(however, a minimum of 2 years or 60 semester hours is the re-quirem'ent of the Bureau of Professional Education and Collegesof the American Osteopathic Association.) The specific Pre-Osteopathic course requirements are: General Inorganic Chemis-try, 8 hours; Organic Chemistry, 6-8 hours; Biology, 8 hours;General Physics, 8 hours: Composition and Rhetoric, 6 hours.

8. Credits may be accepted only from schools who are members oftheir regional accrediting agencies or association.

9. All students who intend to practice in states requiring such,must present a qualifying certificate from said state to the col-lege before registration day.

10. All students are required to equip themselves at the time of ad-mission with a microscope possessing standard low power, highpower and oil immersion lenses and mechanical stage.

11. The Admissions Committee will grant admission only after thesuccessful completion of a personal interview with the Committeein Des Moines.

12. Promptly upon receiving notification from the office of the Deanthat admission has been granted a prospective student will berequired to pay an acceptance fee of $100.00. This sum will beapplied as part of the tuition on the day of registration, but isforfeited if the student fails to register. Tuition per year of twosemesters is $700.00 (subject to change prior to registration).

Our Admissions Committee will be pleased to answer all inquiries,provide college bulletins, evaluate transcripts and perform any serv-ice within its power, whereby it may aid a prospective student to pre-pare for admission. Correspondence may be directed to the Directorof Admissions or the Dean.

"ine terrific cooperation of students, faculty and staff mem-bers and local doctors made the annual Student-Faculty CouncilDinner Dance at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club a tre-mendous success," stated Sophomore student John Urse, S.F.C.president. "Thanks a million to all of you."

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Father Jacob Weiss (second from right)is greeted by club members as he arrives toconduct a meeting of the Newman Club.DMSCOS is the first osteopathic college tohave an organized Newman Club. (Catholicorganization)

Reading from left to right- RaymondCannane, president; Thomas Young, mem-bership chairman; Mrs. Raymond Cannane;Father Weiss and Victor Rerucha, vice-president.

Receive DegreesSophomore students Jack Herzog of Brainerd,

Minnesota (left); Bernard C. Eddy (right) andJames C. Lanham both of Niles, Ohio, proudlydisplay their newly acquired diplomas indicatingthat they have received their baccalaureate de-grees. These degrees, commonly known as com-bined curriculum degrees, were awarded on thebasis of three years of pre-professional work be-fore entering DMSCOS plus satisfactory com-pletion of the first year in DMSCOS. Herzogreceived his degree from St. John's University,Collegeville, Minnesota; Eddy and Lanham re-ceived their degrees from Kent State University,Kent, Ohio.

Visitors

Ur. Tonata u. ertem (swtna-ing) of Sioux City, Iowa, presi-dent of the Iowa State Societyof Osteopathic Physicians andSurgeons and Mr. T. F. Lind-gren of Chicagol, Illinois, as-sistant director of the Osteopa-thic Progress Fund in the Cen-tral Office of the American Os-pathic Association were recentcollege visitors.

News of AlumniDr. G. A. Whetstine, DMS'33

of Wilton Junction, Iowa is thePresident-elect of the College ofOsteopathic Internists. T h i sgroup held its annual conventionin Pasadena, California October14-17. Dr. Murray Goldstein,DMSCOS'50, Resident in InternalMedicine at Still OsteopathicHospital, attended the conven-tion.

T. Roy Massin, D. 0.,DMSCOS'51 started his Resi-dency in Surgery at OklahomaOsteopathic Hospital at Tulsa,Oklahoma November 1, 1952. Dr.Massin completed his internshipat Farrow Hospital, Erie, Penn-sylvania following his gradua-tion.

Harold D. Meyer, DMS '31 ofAlgona, Iowa, has been appointedto a special committee of the IowaHealth Council to recommendhealth standards.

Dr. Jarrett-

Regional ConventionOf Newman Club Meets

On Saturday October 11, 1952the Regional Convention of theNewman Club opened at IowaState Teachers College, CedarFalls, Iowa. The Newman Clubof Still College was representedby Tom Young, Tom Hardin, andBruno Mirowski. Various paneldiscussions were held dealingwith publicity, religion, member-ship, and the social aspect ofoperating an efficient, well or-ganized Club. At 6 p.m. a din-ner was held for the conventionmembers at the Commons of theCollege. The dinner and lecturewhich followed were well attend-ed by representatives of the va-rious colleges present. Amongthe college represented wereIowa State Teacher's College,University of Iowa, Iowa State,D rake University and DesMoines Still College.

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1951, Dr. Jarrett returned to Dayton, Ohio November 1, 1952 to re-sume private practice. Dr. Jarrett will be the only osteopathic phy-sician in Dayton, Ohio limiting his practice to infants and children.Grandview Hospital, where Dr. Jarrett will have staff privileges,has 170 beds with 23 beds for pediatrics and 28 bassinets for newborns.

News from A.O.A.Division of Publicand Professional

Welfare

WASHINGTON D. C. (AOA)- The Interagency AdvisoryCommittee recommends and theU. S. Department of Labor hasaccepted a revised official occu-pational definition for osteopa-thic physicians. It reads:

(he) "diagnoses, prescribesfor, and treats diseases, disord-ers, and conditions of the humanbody, in accordance with theState laws regulating the prac-tice of osteopathy. (he) specia-lizes in manipulative proceduresfor the detection and correctionof disorders and affections of thebody structures, as licensed ineach state. In those states wherelegally qualified (he) practicesobstetrics, surgery, internal med-icines or other branches (special-ties) of medical science."

SAN FRANCISCO (AOA)-The Cancer Research Instituteof the University of CaliforniaSchool of Medicine has invitedthe six osteopathic colleges totake part in the 1953 CancerAchievement Examination pro-gram. The program is an activi-ty of the U. S. Public HealthService.

ROLLA, MO. (AOA)-Osteo-pathic physicians have been per-mitted to practice in the PulaskiCounty Hospital at Waynesville,Missouri. Previously the hospi-tal staff has been limited to med-ical doctors.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (AOA)-Put an antihistamine drug in-to blood before a transfusion andallergis reactions and fevers arecut to a minimum. In a reportin the American Practitioner andDigest of Treatment, doctorsfrom George Washington Uni-versity Hospital said they foundonly one allergic reaction aftergiving 607 pints of blood pre-treated with the drug, comparedto 52 allergic kick-ups or feversafter giving 742 pints withoutthe drug.

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ATLAS CLUBOn October 20, Atlas Club was

fortunate to have Dr. Isobakerof Des Moines speak to them on,"The Physician as a Business-man." So little is given to theyoung man entering the field incomparison with his formal edu-cation centering about disease--remember he must also make aliving. This practical side cancome only from a man in thecompetitive field. Such a man isDr. Isobaker - physician andbusinessman, with success in bothendeavors. We are grateful toyou for your most inspiring dis-cussion. Atlas Club strives togive its members Work Nightsfeaturing distinctive men in theirvaried fields; men who give oftheir time that their younger col-leagues may be better equippedto meet the growing challengeof practice.

Around the inner circles offraternity life, many new plansare being laid for the FreshmenPledges and their activation inthe near future. Fraternity lifesatisfies many basic needs of theprofessional m a n - centeringabout the desire and need forbrotherhood among those of simi-lar objectives. This strong bondamong its members remainsthroughout his entire lifetime; abond of security based upon thekinship of brother for brother.To all who have not investigatedthe objectives and rewards of fra-ternity life we say, "Ask anyAtlas man and see for yourselfwhat fraternity life has done forhim." Our club is open to all whoseek the title of Doctor of Osteo-pathy with all his heart. Let uswelcome you into a lifetime offraternal brotherhood.

Iota Tau SigmaFraternity functions during the

past month have included twowork-nights and an election ofofficers. Our first work-nightduring the month of October wasa demonstration of the uses ofthe McManus table and of theapplication of various Osteopath-ic techniques by Dr. John Moates.

Our second work-night in Oc-tober was a lecture by Dr. Wil-liam F. Hewitt, chief of the D'e-partment of Physiology at StillCollege. The subject of the lec-ture was "The Role of the Physi-cian in Problems of Reproduc-tion." Dr. Hewitt discussed themerits of mechanical, chemical,and biological products which arein use now clinically or experi-mentally for either proception orcontraception. It was an interest-ing and informative lecture, giv-ing to us important facts anddates which were unknown to themajority of us. A discussion pe-riod followed th electure. We wishto extend an invitation to thosewho have not yet taken advant-age of our work-nights to attendthe meetings planned for futureevenings. The time and date ofthese work-nights will b'e postedon the Bulletin Board.

Fraternity officers for 1953were recently elected. The newofficers are: President, IrwinPhillips; Vice-President, RichardSchwan; Treasurer, W i 1 i a mCrommett; Secretary, M i 1 t o nSnow; and Historian, RobertMiddleton. We wish to congratu-late the new officers and tothank the officers of the pastyear for having served us sowell.

L.O.G.A very successful smoker, dedi-

cated to the pledgees and non-pledged freshman, was held onSeptember 10, at the Amvet'sclub room. Many thanks are ex-tended to Mr. Van Renterghem,who served as an extremely cap-able projectionist, and to AmvetClub, thru whose courtesy, suchan enjoyable party was madepossible.

L.O.G. is pleased to announcethat it has pledged one of thelargest number of freshmen inrecent years. Following is a listof pledgees:

William Anderson, Atlanta,Georgia; Herbert Feldman, De-troit, Michigan; Herbert Frank,Phila., Penna.; Edwin Frieman,Jers'ey City, N. -J.; Bryon. W.Goldberg, Phila., Penna.; AlbertGolin, Phila., Penna.; HarryHandelsman, Detroit, Michigan;Robert Katz, Detroit, Michigan;Robert Kreamer, Millville, N. J.;Irvin Posner, Detroit, Michigan;Jerry Rosenblatt, N. Y., N. Y.;Mortin Rubin, Phila., Penna.;S a n f o r d Siegel, Pittsburgh,P'enna.; Atnafie Temtemie, AddisAbaba, Ethiopia.

On September 27, Dr. FrankSouders s-ooke at a well attendedL.O.G. meeting on "PediatricProblems." Such situations asaccidental poisonings and theirtreatments were thoroughly andinterestingly discussed. Thankyou Dr. Souders, and we will lookforward to another opportunityto hear you speak.

Tentatively scheduled for De-cember 1, is a "Round-tableDiscussion" featuring severalprominent physicians yet to benamed. Subject of discussion willbe "Osteopathy and Public Re-lations."

L.O.G. also has a surprisemeeting in the offing, so pleasewatch this column carefully inthe future for an announcementto this effect.

Psi Sigma GammaTh'e addition of a television set

to the fraternity house has beenwell received and finds a readyaudience when the contendedfeeling of an evening meal over-whelms the best of us and wegive way to a period of relaxa-tion. Thanks to all who were in-strumental in obtaining the TVset.

We wish to extend a welcometo the members of the pledgeclass of 1952 and remind each ofyou your interest and attendanceat each meeting of the class isindicative of your cooperationand good faith with which youhave accepted your responsibili-ties: as- a pledge. Members of thepledge class are: Upper class-men: Don Blem, Detroit, Michi-gan; Bob Hayes, Bedford,Penna.; Jack Herzog, Brainard,Minn.; John Rutherford, Tulsa,Okla.; and Jack Thesing, Lan-caster, Ohio. Freshmen Pledgesare: Gordon Bristol, Almont,Mich.; William Button, Urbana,Missouri; Joseph Conti, Sharon,Penna.; Gerald Cooper, Ames,Iowa; Wern'er Doberenz, Detroit,Mich.; George Evans, Cleveland,Ohio; Edwin Ferens, Detroit,Mich.; Richard Furney, Detroit,Mich.; Thomas Gasper, Morris-town, Penna.; Thomas Hardin,Jacksonville, Fla.; Richard Kotz,Des Moines, Iowa; Herbert Mil-ler, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; BrunoMirowski, D'etroit, Mich.; JosephOwens, Detroit, Mich.; DonaldSalim, Flint, Mich.; Eugene Si-korski, Detroit, Mich.; HenryTomashevski, Manchester, N. H.;Merrill Van Patten, Des Moines,Iowa.

L.O.G. fraternally congratu-lates Don Rosman on his engage-ment to Miss Marjorie Davis ofDes Moines.


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Max M. S-ettner, Instructor inBiochemistry, and ClinicalBiochemist, Still Osteopathic

Hospital

Liver Function TestsThe many functions of the

liver, its reserve, and its tre-mendous capacity for regenera-tion, render evaluation of "liverfunction" exceedingly difficult.It is also true that many of the"tests of liver function" are, ina sense, artificial since they em-ploy agents with which the liverdoes not deal normally. Somesigns of altered liver .functionassume significance -only wheninterpreted in the light of ade-quate history and physical exami-nation, for the same abnormalresults of chemical and physio-logical tests may be found inpathologies other than hepaticdisease (i.e. elevated globulinvalues and associated turbidityvalues in infectious diseases).:Usually liver function tests areemployed to determine :1) Pres-ence of liver disease; 2) Type ofliver disease; and 3) Extent ofliver disease and its progress.While the first two purposes ofliver function testing are inade-quately fulfilled for reasonsmentioned above, the last is oftensatisfied by the performance ofappropriate tests periodically.

Many tests that may be of valueare impractical, and too large abattery of tests are expensive, soI will attempt to liit this dis-cussion to a few tests that areCconsidered to be representativeof the field, and should be avail-able in any laboratory. These are1) Bromosulfathalein excretion,2) Billirubin determination ofserum, 3) Urine and fecal bileand urobilinogen, 4) Serum, pro-tein and A/G ratio, 5) Cholesteroland esters, 6) Prothrombin re-sponse 7) Cephalin floculationand 8) Thymol Turbidity deter-minations.

1) Bromosulfathalein Test:This test, which employs an

artificial media for the liver to

excrete, is important because itindicates whether we do or do nothave liver disease. That is all ittells us. The normal value is any-thing up to 4.5% retention of thedye in the serum at the end of45 minutes. Retention -greaterthan that value is abnormal andsometimes reaches values of 80to 90c% retention in severe liverdisease.

2) Serum billirubin:Serum billirubin concentration

depends upon the rate of removalof billirubin formed from de-struction of hemoglobin. In-creased concentrations are in-dicative of either increased de-struction of hemoglobin (hemo-lytic jaundice) or rentention, dueto either cellular or excretoryduct disease of the liver. Anyvalue over 0.75 mg% is abnormal.I might mention that there aretwo "so-called" types involved-direct and indirect. The indirectis highest in hemolytic jaundiceand the direct form is highest inobstructive jaundice.

3) Urine and fecal urobilinogenand Bile:

These tests are extremely im-portant and useful in differen-tial diagnosis of diseases of theliver. Absent urobilinogen andincreased bile are indicative ofcomplete obstruction of the bileducts. Increased urobilinogen oc-curs chiefly with liver damage orhemolytic jaundice.

4) Serum proteins andA/G Ratio

Serum protein studies are anevaluation of the synthesis in theliver. Decreased albumin andelevated globulin speak for hep-atocellular origin of jaundice,and/or liver disease. In ob-structive jaundice, serum pro-tein changes occur late.

5) Cholesterol and esters:If both the total serum choles-

terol and esters are decreased,the indication is that primaryliver parenchyma damage hasoccurred. If the total rises, whilethe esters diminish, obstructivejaundice is indicated.

6) Prothrombin response:This is an excedingly valuable

diagnostic test. A high prorthrombin time (over 20-30 sec.,or under 60-70% of normal) maybe indicative of inadequate ab-sorbtion of Vit. K., or inabilityof a damaged liver to convertVitamin K to prothrombin.Therefore if 2 to 4 mg of Vit. Kis administered IV. or iM., andif the prothrombin timeis de-termined 24 hours latervwe havea means of differentiati:g prim-ary liver disease from a defici-ency of obsorbtion of Vitamin K.

7 & 8) Thymol turbidity andCephalin floculiontests:

These tests are valuable as in-dices of liver cell damage.;l ndiseases such as infecetius he-patitis they are elevated to very

high i alues.In summary individual liver

function tests are limited in sig-nificance and often not specificfor liver :disease. These testssupplement the thorough exam-ination of the patient. By em-ploying a battery of tests, onemay gain assistance with dif-ferential diagnosis. Serial re-petition of a group of tests maythe only means of determiningprogress. As with all labora-tory tests, selection and interpre-tation must be based on a knowl-edge of the principles and limi-tations of the tests involved, andmust always be correlated withthe history of the case, and thephysical diagnosis of the patient.

Court UpsetsOsteopath Ban

ST. LOUIS, MO.-Osteopathswere held Tuesday by a statecourt of appeals to be physciansand surgeons under the laws ofMissouri and entitled to practicein county hospitals of the state.

The court's decision was con-sidered important because about21 per cent of the practicingphysicians in Missouri are osteo-paths. The percentage is evenhigher in rural sections of thestate.

BanThe case stemmed from a 1940

ruling by the board of trusteesof the Audrain county hospital atMexico, Mo., excluding doctorsof osteopathy from practicing inthe hospital.

For years Missouri osteopathshave been administering drugsand practicing surgery, but theirright to do so has been criticizedby medical doctors.

The Missouri Association ofOsteopathic Physicians and Sur-geons, in arguing the case, saidMissouri is one of 40 states inwhich osteopaths have either un-limited or limited rights to prac-tice surgery and administerdrugs.

Ruled IllegalThe three-judge St. Louis ap-

pellate court declared the bar onpractice by doctors of osteopathyin the Audrain county hospital tobe illegal.

"Osteopathic physicians andsurgeons are practitioners of aschool of medicine and are phy-sicians and surgeons within themeaning of the Missouri statutesregulating their practice andrights," the court held.

DEAN'S LETTERMERRY CHRISTMAS !!

A panorama of snow and home-coming and wreaths in lightedwindows- of stacks of greetingcards coming and going-of busycrowds and Christmas trees-ofchildren and dolls and drums andelectric trains-a big dinner fortiring, happy youngsters andoldsters.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!May we take frequent moments

to reflect that our Maker placedus in the United States of Amer-ica-still the land of freedom andplenty. He must have done thiswith a purpose-to make a greatland of people from which wouldemanate the spirit of faith andfreedom and to make this worlda better place for all peoples.

News from A.O.A.Division of Publicand Professional

WelfareThe A. 0. A. recently an-

nounced that the following Osteo-pathic Hospitals were construcedor would soon start construction.1. Grand Rapids, Michigan . . .$650,000 hospital, capacity of 100beds and 30 bassinets. 2. Para-mus, N. J. . . . $400,000 hospital,capacity 52 beds. 3. Wilmington,Del. . . . $300,000, capacity 30beds. 4. Clarion, Pa.... $150,000hospital. 5. Saginaw, Mich. . ..$185,000; capacity 37 beds. 6.Wilson, Okla. . .. $190,000; 24beds.

The Oklahoma hospital willmake the 36th Osteopathic Hos-pital in that State. Missouri nowhas over 50 Osteopathic Hospi-tals. Nationally, the OsteopathicProfession has provided hundredsof' first class hospitals for thepeople of this nation.

Oklahoma City, Okla. (AOA)The attorney general has heldthat since the proposed $350,000McIntosh County hospital wouldbe owned by the public and betax-built and tax-supported, oste-opathic physicians and surgeonscould use: the hospital and itsfacilities., ''; i: : :t

Washingt-in,-B D C: ( :: AOA)-Stuffing ur tLr e ii before put-ting it in th reezer is dangerousin regard to fo-od poisoning,warns the U. S. -Department ofAgriculture.


FRONT COVERRegardless of race, creed or color, free men from many parts of the world

gather here to study and work together toward a common goal - serviceto suffering humanity.

These men have dedicated themselves to study, research and administeringto those who are sick and need medical attention.

Through their efforts it is hoped that they can help bring into the livesof those they serve - Peace On Earth - Good Will Toward Men.

(Dr. IK

on graduated from Des Moines still College of Osteopathy and Sur-gery in June, 1952. Following the completion of his internship at StillOsteopathic Hoisital he will return to Hawaii. Dr. Hsie is an instructorand researcher in Bacteriology in the College.)

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The President ChatsThe days are few until the

closing of another year-a yearwhich has been troublesome tomankind, yet extremely rich nbountious gifts to all -who areprivileged to live in a land whereFre'edom of the Individual is stillman's most respected heritage.

As we approach ChristmasDay, may we celebrate this daywith humility and gratitude, inunselfish love and cheerful ser-vice, remembering that our Wayof Life is the result of the Amer-ican System of Education.

Today the institutions of Amer-ican Education are faced withappalling responsibilities - re-sponsibilities undreamed of yearsago. While the basic role of edu-cation remains the same as incenturies past, that of preserving,disseminating a n d advancingknowledge, your colleges and un-iversities have been confrontedwith many new and additionalresponsibilities. The new respons-ibilities are due from the presentstate of world affairs and fromthe splitting of the atom and thethreat of communism.

Many of our institutions ofhigher education are on the vergeof bankruptcy. They are havingtheir own depression while ourcountry is enjoying one of thegreatest eras of prosperity inthe nation's history.

Student tuition no longer paysthe operations cost of any col-lege. In our Osteopathic colleges,the tuition paid by the student ap-proximates one-third of the stu-dent's cost of education. Salariesand all operating costs are upand many colleges are constantlylosing outstanding faculty mem-bers because the college cannotafford to expend the money forresearch that is necessary to re-tain the services of those facultymembers.- The following statement in a

letter written by Dr. Paul E.Kimberly, an esteemed and out-standing member of this collegefor many years and now in gen-eral practice in Fort Dodge, Iowa,forcefully expresses one of the

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grave problems facing collegesand universities today. "I do feelthat I was forced out of Still Col-lege-forced out by the alumniand other members of the pro-fession who have consistently re-fused to share the responsibilityof the profession by belonging tothe state and national associa-tions, and particularly, by failingto maintain their contributions tothe Osteopathic Progress Fund.This situation makes it impossiblefor such men as Dr. Grumbach(pushed out for same reasons)and myself to do the researchprograms that we were there todo. Our time was consumed help-ing to make ends meet-againbecause Alumni were demandinginstead of giving."

Yes, colleges and universitiesare faced with many serious prob-lems and in order to filfill theobligations and responsibilitiesdemanded by society, your insti-tutions of higher education musthave financial assistance.

While we close the year withdeep appreciation for the bene-fits we have 'enjoyed and thefreedom which has been ours, wemust be ever mindful that it isonly through Education that wehave Freedom-FREEDOM, OurSacred Trust-Let's Keep It.

To each of you the richest ofSeason's Greetings.

News from A. O. A.(Continued from Page 2)

WASHINGTON (AOA) -W.H. Sebrell, Jr., director of theNational Institutes of Health,told the National Food and Nu-trition Institute that obesity hasreplaced the vitamin-deficiencydiseases as the "No. one nutritionproblem in the United States."

NEW YORK (AOA) - TheBiblical standard of three scoreand ten years is approachingreality according to the Metro-politan Life Insurance Company,whose statisticians expect thisaverage to be reached before1960 unless some major catas-trophe occurs.

A new high of 68.42 years oflife expectancy was reached in1951 by the companys policyholders.

The country's industrial popu-lation has made greater progressin the past 40 years in reducingits mortality and increasing itslongevity than the general popu-lation, the company stated.

Chicago, Ill., (AOA-The Stu-d'ent Loan Committee has ap-proved 41 applications, totalling$25,000, for loans to students at-tending the osteopathic colleges.This is the largest number of ap-plications to be considered at anymeeting, Dr. Robert N. Evans,committee chairman, points out.

Delta OmegaWith two senior students ex-

terning at Doctors Hospital, Sep-tember 1952 found our numbersfew in Des Moines. However, cnSeptember 6th we recruited ourforces and welcomed the fresh-man woman, Miss Jennie Tripsinof Detroit, Michigan at an out-door hamburger fry at the homeof Dr. Genevieve Stoddard. No-vember 22nd Dr. Stoddard againextended her hospitality and ather home ceremonies were con-ducted for the pledging of MissTripsin to the Sorority. The meet-ing was concluded with an inter-esting discussion by Dr. Stod-dard on Gynrecological Problemsfor the General Practitioner.

December marks the return ofPat Spurgeon and Sally Suttonto the college. Welcome back Patand Sally. May your final daysas students at Still be happy andmemorable ones.

D'elta Omega extends HolidayGreetings and Best Wishes for aSuccessful Year to the adminis-tration, the faculty, the alumniand members of the student body.

Iota Tau SigmaOn the third of December, Iota

Tau Sigma held its final work-night for the current year. Dr.Murray Goldstein, Resident in In-ternal Medicine at Still Osteo-pathic Hospital, presided over around-table discussion of the sub-ject "Post-Graduate Training inthe Osteopathic Profession."Those members attending hadmany pertinent questions con-cerning residencies, internships,facilities for teaching at the var-ious institutions, and the neces-sary qualifications required ofapplicants; all of which Dr. Gold-stein answered fully and ade-quately. We wish to thank Dr.Goldstein for affording us an in-teresting and enjoyable evening.

Following the discussion peri-od there was an installation ofthe new officers of Iota TauSigma. Those taking offices forthe coming year are: Irwin Phil-lips, President; Richard Schwan,Vice-president; Milton Snow, Sec-retary; William Crommett, Treas-urer; and Robert Middleton,Historian. Our congratulationsand best wishes are extended tothe new officers and we issue avote of appreciation to those of-ficers who have served us so wellduring the past year.

Despite the cold, blustery windsoutside, there was warmth andgaiety inside at the Tally-HoClub in Des Moines on the 15thof December as the fraternityheld its Annual Christmas Ban-quet. Before the evening endedeveryone present was full of food,

fun, and fellowship. We wish toexpress Christmas Greetings andour Best Wishes for the NewYear to the Alumni, members,and friends of Iota Tau Sigma.

L. 0. G.This fraternity concluded, this

past year on a high note, havinghad several successful programsduring the past months.

On Monday evening, Decem-ber 8, 1952, an extremely arous-ing round-table discussion; "Oste-opathy and Public Relations" waspresented by L.O.G. at Still Col-lege to an audience of about 100G.P.'s, students, faculty mem-bers and trustees. Panel mem-bers were Dr. Harkness, Dr.Waterbury, Dr. Honsinger andDr. Gulden, the latter two brav-ing inclement weather to comefrom Ames, Iowa to attend. Alively and spirited discussion washeld, and many opinions wereaired.

Dr. Gulden stated that it wasthe responsibility of the individ-ual student and doctor, in hismanner, dress, presentation andgeneral attitude in practice andcommunity, which created fav-orable public impression, advanc-ing the cause of Osteopathy.

Dr. Honsinger ventured hisopinion that good public relationsstemmed from the Colleges ofOsteopathy, and the type of highcaliber student being graduatedinto the field. As the Collegeslived up to their responsibilities,then the public relations wouldcontinue to improve.

Dr. Waterbury, agreeing to alarge extent with Dr. Honsinger,claimed that Iowa at presentneeds 400 osteopathic physiciansin rural and urban areas to fillthe needs of the communities andthus bring about better publicrelations.

Dr. Harkness countered by im-plying that the quantity of doc-tors going into an area wasn'tas important as the quality ofthose doctors and believed it wasup to the Selection Committee ofentering students, and the schoolto s'ee that a combination of goodstudents and good training areutilized so that the highest levelof skill is achieved. In this man-ner public relations would be -atan optimum.

In view of the intense interestinitiated as a result of this forum,L.O.G. plans to hold in Februarya sequel, "Still College and Com-munity." A prominent panel ofexperts in public relations willbe brought to this meeting. Allthoughts and criticisms are eag-erly welcomed.

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On Tuesday, December 9, 1952the Senior banquet was held atthe Standard Club. The Seniorshonored were: Louis T. Goodman,John Latini, Ronald Lawrence,Edward Levine, Milton Marmon,Gerald Nash, Donald Rosman,Arthur Simon.

Certificates were awarded toall the Seniors and special awardswere presented. The "WilliamsKey"-an annual acknowledge-ment for excellent service to thefraternity and advances in theosteopathic profession-was ex-tended jointly to John Latini andEdward Levine.

Congratulations to Donald Ros-man on his marriage to DoloresDavis on November 21. MiltonMarmon did the honors as bestman.

A very active social slate isbeing scheduled for the new yearand promises to bring many newand interesting programs to StillCollege. L.O.G. thanks all thosewho so generously supported ourprograms and ideals in the past,and wishes to extend the bestfelicitations for a very joyousholiday season.

Newman ClubThe Newman Club is happy to

report that it is ending the firstsemester of the school year withan increase in its number ofmembers. Slowly, but surely, wehave watched the membership inour Club increase since the open-ing of school last September.

We are happy to welcome backthose members who externed dur-

ing the first half of the year, andto those who are entering theirexternship, we extend the wishthat this period of educationalmaturity will be most enlighten-ing.

On Thursday evening Decem-ber 4th, the Newman Club ofStill College held its regularmonthly meeting with the New-man Club of Drake University. Avery interesting film was shownentitled, "Television Is WhatYou Make It," followed by a verytimely talk by Father Weiss onthe meaning of Christmas to theadult. We are happy to reportthat this was the biggest meet-ing of the year; the turn-outwas very good. Following themeeting, refreshments w e r eserved.

The members of the NewmanClub are happy to report thatFather Weiss has been releasedfrom Des Moines General Hospi-tal where he was hospitalizedduring the first part of themonth. We are glad to know thatFather Weiss is on the mend andlook forward to seeing him oftenduring the next semester.

As we close the year, we ex-tend to each of you our wish foran enlightening New Year whichis approaching. We have plansunderway for a better education-al program in our Club for thecoming year. To each, of you weagain extend a welcome to attendour meetings .. we enjoy hav-ing you.

Merry Christmas-Happy NewYear.

O.W.C.C.O. W. C. C. held their regular

meetings on the first and thirdTuesdays of November at 8 p.m.at the PSG fraternity house.Guest speakers during the monthwere Dr. Souders who spoke on"The Modern Way of RaisingChildren", and Mrs Edwin Peterswho spoke and showed pictures onher trip to Hawaii.

The square dance held on Nov-ember 15th was a success thanksto the turnout of the faculty, andmembers and wives of the stu-dent body. The following mem-bers of the dance committeeadded greatly to the success )four first square dance: Chair-man, Nadine Nash, Reo Eske,Darl'ene Hatchitt, Ruth Miller,Margaret Hines, Mary Kalenak,Naomi Lloyd, and Bea Phillips.

Refreshment committees forthe month included: MargaretCrommett, Ruth Egley, EngridHollabaugh, Mary Jean Clay,Helen Long and Pat King.

PSGPhi Sigma Gamma Fraternity

completed initiation ceremoniesfor four new members on Mon-day evening, December 8th at thefraternity house. Those complet-ing the initiation were: DonaldF. Blem, Detroit, Mich.; RobertHays, Bedford, Pa.; Jack B. Her-zog, Brainard, Minn.; and JohnB. Rutherford, Tulsa, Okla. Ahearty welcome and congratula-tions to each of you.

The fraternity held one of itsall school parties on November

29th at the fraternity house.More and bigger parties areplanned for the coming semester.

On December 15th the frater-nity was honored to have pres-ent as its guests Dr. Harry Sim-mons and Dr. Jean F. LeRoquewho each spoke to members ofthe fraternity. We enjoyed yourvisit, Doctors, come back againsoon.

Congratulations to Dr. andMrs. Leonard Woods upon -thearrival of the new addition totheir family.

The fraternity plans to initiatea series of work nights for thecoming semester. All members ofthe college are invited to theseevents. Dates of the work nightsand the speakers will be an-nounced at a later date. Makeplans to aidLend, if at all possible,because we are making every pos-sible effort to bring capable, wellqualified speakers to you.

The fraternity extends to eachof you a most sincere wish forthe approaching holiday season... to each of you and yours weextend our warmest greetings fora very pleasant Christmas and ahappy, prosperous New Year.

Oklahoma City, Okla., (AOA)-Plans for a $352,000 osteo-pathic hospital here have beencompleted by the Central Okla-homa District Hospital Commit-tee. Federal approval has beenobtained for a $146,000 grantcontingent on the raising of$60,808.63 by the Committee.

MERRY CHRISTMAS - HAPPY NEW YEAR

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