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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 14 JANUARY 15, 1937 Number 1-

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The time has arrived for the About this time of year we ask each department to make 'a listing of another graduating check of the work done and give class. As with others this group us a little item about what has looks back over the four short happened during the past year. years that at the beginning Dr. Fred Hecker of the Obstet- rical department, has been doing seemed too long. This next week this little thing for us and today we will be adding a few well handed us this startling list of trained Osteopaths to the grow- FACTS that you will find down ing list. We are proud of this a bit farther. small class. They have made a There is more significance in good record for themselves in his report that will be credited college and we predict that they by the majority of you. To many will soon find their place and of you it looks like just another fill it well. We know that there list of statistics, and figures are many opportunities for them were never interesting. There is and we know, best of all, that Know the Nose! "It's the Little Things one FACT that we want you to their field is not crowded. Select- That Count" get out of this report. THE STU- ing a location is like looking (By H. J. Marshall, D. O.) DENTS AT STILL COLLEGE over a forest of a thousand acres There is a good deal of the os- H A VE THE OPPORTUNITY and trying to pick the most sat- teopathic concept in the surgical (By Mary E. Golden, D. 0.) THAT YOU WISHED FOR. isfactory tree. We take pleasure treatment of chronic sinus dis- A successful practice must be This report is from one de- fnllnw- illin plru.jull~lll1nr, antlino. LUMt JYuuVrell t'haL11u 1V1VW- ease. Recurring attacks of acute made up all types and ages of partment only. The college clinic ing with a listing of the first sinusitis of the persistence of 'a people. There will be the rich is covering EVERY type of case State Board they will take: chronic condition are usually and poor, young, and old, high- that may be found in practice Myron Bos Iowa Board. In- due to anatomic abnormalities of strung and plethoric. The win- and with like results. Each of tends to practice in this state. the nose that illustrate perfectly ning and successful care of the twelve listed items on this the doctrine that normal func- children has a very essential report is a sermon in itself. Each W. F. Moore -Iowa Board. could be taken as the subject Undecided. tion and normal structure are in- part in a general practic:e. extricably associated and mutu- The common everyday little for a long article that would be B. A. Story-Iowa Board. Will ally interdependent. habits or interests of a child will intensely interesting. We can practice in Iowa. Deflections of the nasal sep- make or break its development give you a resume only and we J. J. Herrin-Iowa and Kan- tum, irregularities of this struc- into a strong or healthy woman. hope you will Stop, Look and sas Boards. Undecided. ture other than deflection, such One vicious practice among a Think after each statement. This. infnrmsntinn lnAblro- ;niS ani\In -a James Dunham- Iowa, O'hio as spurs, and malformations or certain group of kind, yet mis- 111J. l/IkIl 0 IUUlkm WiML, BVUU.ULB iat, and Texas. Undecided. malposition of the turbinates, guided, mothers is having a pro- little fishy. We would be glad to are the common causes, predis- found influence on the welfare have you stop at the office and Willis Crews - Iowa Board. examine the records, or better Undecided. posing causes, of chronic sinus of children and adding mater- infection. Any treatment that ially to the volume of the pediat- still, come and stay a while and Dick Phillips -Iowa Board. does not include the correction rician's business. This is the ex- see for yourself what goes on Undecided. of these anatomic defects is more posure of the limbs of a child day after day in the clinic of the Helen Butcher -Iowa Board. likely to be unsuccessful. from the ankle to near the trunk Des Moines Still College of Os- Undecided. The straightening of a deflect- of the body during the cold teopathy, Chester Wyman - Iowa and ed nasal septum, the removal of weather months. The argument Oklahoma Boards. a spur, or the outward fracture given is the child wears heavy DO YOU KNOW THIS? O. E. Owen - Iowa Board. of a middle turbinate are pro- snow leggings when out doors, In the Des Moines Still College Will remain on faculty. ceedures just as osteopathic in but his house clothing should 'be of Osteopathy Obstetrical their essence as the correction of very light to harden his system. Clinic Charles Gnau - No. Carolina lesion. No 'class of op- The mother forgets that prac- a vertebral A Study of 500 Cases. and Florida Boards. eration is productive of more tically every house and school Again we want to call your satisfaction than these intranasal room has a draft across the floor, 85.22% are spontaneous attention to the high percentage manipulations for the relief of so whether sitting on the floor, cephalic deliveries. taking the Iowa Board, the ma- chronic sinusitis. a chair, or playing about, the 4.06% are breech. jority of whom will remain in The frequency of sinusitis is limbs are cold and chilled. Again 6.27 % are forceps. the state. Those of you who keep underestimated. The general the mother does not realize the 4.45 % are podalic versions. writing to us to send someone practitioner has been taught to blood circulation of the legs 49.6 % are boys. to your state, keep this in mind. examine the teeth and the ton- reaches close to the surface be- 50.4 % are girls. May we repeat what is said sils; he consistently neglects the hind the knee and all along the .6 % are twins. nearly every semester at this accessory sinuses, although it is limb, thus on exposure pulling time: "If you want more Osteo- probable that they are more down the normal blood temper- 1-That a mother has not been paths in your community, send often the site of focal infection ature and cooling the circula- lost in 21/2 years. us students who will return to than either of the other struc- tion. This demands added effort 2-That the foetal death rate you and please don't expect boys tures. And the diagnosis of on the part of the body to main- is less than half that quoted and girls w'ho were raised in and chronic sinusitis is made with tain normal blood heat. Cold air in Government statistics. know the state of their birth, to relative ease in the average case. striking the exposed surface will 3 That under student care we migrate." Frequent or unduly prolonged cause contraction of skin and do not lost any full term The week beginning January colds, postnasal dropping with limbs, lessening normal circula- babies in the first month. 11th will be filled with farewell posterior pharyngitis, morning tion volume which will cause 4-That morning sickness is banquets and parties honoring headache spontaneously disap- circulatory congestion in some readily amenable to osteo. this group. Friday, January 15th pearing in the mid-afternoon, ab- other part of the body, perhaps pathic normalization. The will be Class Day. The class will normal nasal discharge, and ab- the tonsils, rhinopharynx, and clinic never uses endocrine arrange their part of the pro- normal opacity on transillumina- possibly sensitive ears. If the extracts, etc. (Continued on Page 4) (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 3) THE LOG BOOK _ __ I ~ I _ I a greater success with the dance planned for the future. "It's the Little Things To Jim Farley and the Demo- After the Christmas holidays craticl party we nominate to their the fraternity settled down to That Count" Hall of Fame and elected to, the serious business with a meeting Presidency of our organization, on January 5, at which time the (Continued from Page 1) Jack Eddy. Whereas F. D. lost following officers were elected: child is adolescent, pelvic con- two states, Jack didn't drop a W. E. Ryan, President; J. R. Mc- gestion may occur, leading to vote. Congratulations to our new Nearney, Vice President; H. chronic inflammation and pro- Noble Skull. To Finland we pre- Stim'son, Treasurer; J. iBi. Miller, ducing a "complainer" for many sent Harry Stimson, our treas- Secretary; H. Dresser and G. years in later life. urer, whose Finnish instincts Beghtol, Trustees; and Dr. J. Quoting from "Diseases of leads him to spend money, not Woods as Faculty Advisor. Infancy and Childhood" by Holt abroad, but on one. To Vatican At the semi-annual Senior and Howland, 9th Edition: "The State we send Ed Callahan as banquet to be held the week pre- custom of allowing young child- (H. E. D.) ambassador at large. Ed was vious to graduation, Dick Phil- ren to go with legs bare has Now that we have settled just elected Sacrum (chaplain). lips, Charles Gnau, James Dun- many enthusiastic advocates; down once more to learn the To France, the land of literary ham and Chester Wyman will re while it may not be objection- technique for correcting an geniuses and champagne drink- ceive life certificates. We are able during the heat of summer, eighth cervical lesion, and the ers, we give Speed Iverson, who sorry to lose them but extend its advantages at other seasons way to use a thoracic pump, as secretary and author holds every good wish to them with are very questionable. Many a after Dad paid so much money the office of Stylus. To Mussolini the best of luck and hopes that delicate child is certainly injured for it, we have forgotten our we offer Art Haight, who as Oc- they write once in awhile. by such ill-advised attempts at Christmas holidays and have cipital, has charge of recruiting We 'are proud to have a small hardening." settled down to this 'business of members as Italy attempts to en- part in making it possible for Many a chronic sinus infection learning how to be an Osteopath. large its military powers, should the Grand Chapter to contribute has been started in this way, and However, Brothers Jerensen prove of value. Off to the land to the A. O. A. Student Loan the early development of tuber- and Daniels are still recalling of cheese and peace conferences Fund. At the January 8 assem- culosis has been aided by t'his how their good old car took we send our trustees. All aboard bly, Dr. Halladay, Grand Sec'y- exposure. Granted, the child them home and then had a flat Dr. H. V. Halladay, Dr. Paul Treas. of Sigma Sigma Phi, pre- should not be smothered in too tire. Park, and Henry Ketman. With sented to Dr. R. C. McCaughan, many clothes, but surely there tears in his eyes, John Hagy re- Executive Secretary of the A.O. We are still looking forward is a happy medium. mains to play porter and polish A. a check for $100.00. We hope with anticipation to the coming Another great moulder of the cups. As Recept'aculum he we can continue to contribute to final exams. There's 'hoping we poor health and faulty develop- has the duties of auditor. such a worthy cause. all hit them with flying colors. ment in a growing child is the vast amount of extra curriculum A meeting was held last Tues- We wonder why: Munroe fre- quents the Pet hospital; Dawe interest of youngsters in the day and we are making plans for lower school grades. After the a big program this year in order is so poetic; Wicke is puffing cigarettes; Hagy has -that tired (B. M.) confinement and nerve strain of to widen our views on Osteo- several hours in the school room pathy. All pledges as well as anc- look since the holidays; Young Everyone came back to school is looking for wallpaper. the little tots are rushed to a tives will be in on these discus- after vacation ready to get down dancing lesson or lessons in mu- sions. to serious studying, but with in- sic, or other forms of develop- Brotheers Hurd and McIntire fluenza and colds keeping many ment. During these precious will leave for Oklahoma the end in bed, final exams are looming hours of daylight they should be of this month for a year's in- ominously on next week's pro- (Cliff Millard) out in the open air enjoying ternship. We wish you the best gram. Ruth came back on Mon- games of recreation and relaxa- of luck "Johnnie" and "Mac." The fraternity Senior banquet day after vacation then spent the tion. Brother Beghtol is still trying will be given on Saturday, Jan. rest of the week in bed. She is Of course, there is the same to learn the proper way to cath- 16th in Younkers. Brothers Dun- back in school again though, age-old problem of the child's aterize a patient. ham, Owen, Moore, Storey, Bos, spry as ever. diet. Many a mother remarks Brother McGill was a visitor and Herrin bid farewell to Delta Delta Omega is bot'h proud that she can't get her youngster here last month. He gave us a Chapter, Phi Sigma Gamma. and sad to have the oldest active to eat his meat, his vegetables, number of viewpoints on our Best of luck, fellows. member graduate this month. milk and fruit; all he ,cares for fraternity and Osteopathy. Last week our pledges became We 'are sorry to lose our very is ice cream, cakes, and candy. Well here's hoping that we somewhat unruly and so a "cool" efficient treasurer, but we are She forgets that she is the God- have a very successful year in bath was prescribed by attend- happy with Helen that she has given guardian to this youngster Osteopathy, and Iota Tau Sigma ing physicians as a probable completed her four years of and that it is her responsibility and the pledges may be assured cure for what was diagnosed as school and will now be able to, to select the proper diet, teach- of a most successful year by at- "Halluncinations." go out as a member of a worth- ing with reason why these artic- tending our gatherings 'and al- while profession. Delta Omega les of food are essential for the lowing our actives to help them Following the recovery of said patients, the members, fur- extends best wishes and great growth and well-being, and the to the best of their ability in hopes for a successful career. coveted piece of candy or pastry Osteopathy. ther wishing to humble the un- ruly ones, challenged them to a Helen, Dorothea, and Mary is only to be had as a reward of basketball game. Beth have been official physi- merit after the proper meal has been consumed. The stage was set for Satur- cians for the A. I. B. basketball ATLAS CLUB Three items have been briefly 9. We now team. T'he girls have had some (E. M. I.) day night, January noted which have a profound in- in our midst a group of invaluable experience during have fluence upon the development of With happy thoughts of the sadly dejected pledges, dragging this season. a young, healthy, human ani- holidays still fresh in their mem- sore and weary bodies around A business meeting has been ral. Proper dress, controlled ex- ory, all returned safely for the house. The members won a scheduled for Saturday, January tra curriculum activities, and a school on Monday morning . It battle, the score being 39 16, at Evelyn Ketman's. Every- close balanced diet. Any or all of these seems that Brothers Evans and party followed the one is expected to attend, as the to 30. A stag will add to or detract from the Shiffer lost their bearings near plenty of refresh- meeting is very important. game with up-building of the strong young Iowa City and were delayed for in fun and ments. It was all man or woman. one day. We hope that everyone everyone had a good time. had an enjoyable vacation and Now that winter seems to be are ready to start the New Year The regular banquet meeting liam Moore, and 0. E. Owen. here to stay, another sleigh-ride with determination to do better was held at Canfield's Cafe on However we want to wish them party is being planned. The first December 18. The speaker of the best of luck in their profes- work. being postponed due to, rain in- Dr. Bayard Twadell of Kansas the evening was Dr. Raymond sional work. stead of snow. We hope that the was a visitor to the house during Kale, whose discussion of "Diet" At the business meeting held snow doesn't do another disap- the holidays. was most enjoyable and very in- January 12, election of officers Maurie Sherman not only pearing act. structive. for the new semester was the played this season's hit tunes, REMEMBER: "Experience is Plans are being made for our order of business. but assisted greatly in making a useful sort of knowledge that Senior banquet to be held Jan- We are pleased to announce our Christmas Dance of Decem- generally begins where book- uary 19. We regret the loss of the initiation of E. K. Corey to ber 16 a decided hit with all who learning leaves off." -- NUG- four valuable members, namely the membership of Psi Sigma attended. We hone to score even GETS. Myron Bos. B. A. Storey. 'Wil- Alpha. ~NVVVI~MVb 1-wl.,.. - I -1-1 ------.1 - I ------.1 .1 I I -- THE LOG BOOK

-|: The Loe Book Board and Faculty As Maine Goes... Chicago The last two meetings of the "Go West, etc." is often quot- It is the first of the year and The Official Publication of Board and Faculty have been ed from the pen of Horace with the turn of the calendar DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE held on nights that were trying Greely. Part of Maine did. Dress- our thoughts turn to the coming OF OSTEOPATHY to make a record with a low er and Russell returning from national convention. Already the temperature. The December their Christmas vacation brought many committees are on the job President ..--Arthur D. Becker meeting was held on the 7th, part of the state along with and each month you will be in- one of formed Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay the few really cold days them in the form of a White of what is going on in during the month. In January Pine tree, a sprout of Checker- the way of plans for your in- Editor--.------. E. Harwood the meeting fell on the 7th also berry and about fifteen pounds struction and entertainment. and the weather man repeated of genuine Maine earth. So The coming Chicago meeting Osteopathy Without Limitation his act. However, at both meet- what? So, we have 'a campus. is not for the physician alone. ings the attendance was excell- For the present the campus is His family is to be considered ent and the programs as planned. carefully guarded in the office also. Our convention city has a Forward in 1937 The last two meetings of the of our secretary, Mrs. Robinson, multitude of attractive features board have been mainly for the to whom the tree was presented. that are of international interest. '. 1 ri'-> Tin cUlllUtcl aLtlIUll U01 Liltg r-icLUUtL iU We are seriously thinking Those of you who were too busy Osteopathy is not static. It is of class and the academic standing having this campus photograph- to see much outside the 'hotel moving, growing, developing. of the students as a whole. Very ed so copies can be sent out to while in New York will want to Conditions change and those who few complaints are coming in some few who think that trees know of Chicago's Zoo, Planetar- are alert take advantage of such from members of the faculty, so and grass are more essential in ium, Museum of Natural History changes. Progress is brought we feel that the work is pro- the teaching of Osteopathy than and Aquarium and many other gressing in an orderly manner equipment, a real faculty and a features for which Chicago is by vigilance, by understanding, and that the various classes 'are clinic unsurpassed in variety and world famous. by daring. Methods of yesterday keeping up a standard of class- quantity of patients. Plan your budget now to in- belong to yesterday. Methods of work that is above the average. clude the family and make it a today prepare the way for to- At the last meeting of the fac- family affair. Some of these fea- ulty Dr. James Shaffer explained tures are within easy walking morrow. Know the Nose! Osteopathic principles a new chart made from the rec- distance of our headquarters are sound, are scientific, are ords of the obstetrical depart- (Continued from Page 1) hotel, the Stevens. workable. They have a wide ment for the year just ended. An tion characterize the majority of scope of application. Our great- article will be found in this issue cases and furnish sufficient data est lack today is that we know enumerating some very interest- on which to base diagnosis. The From Emmetsburg too little about them. We need to ing facts brought out by this existence of the anatomical ab- learn more. We need more re- compilation. The records here at normalties mentioned before, to- The regular monthly meeting searc'h along lines of osteopathic the college prove, without any gether with turgescence of the of the Algona General Hospital fundamentals both from the lab- doubt, that Osteopathy and Os- oratory and from clinical angles. nasal muco'sa with hypertrophy Staff group was held in the form teopathic 'care are paramount of a dinner and bridge at the Osteopathic and hyperplasia of tlhe turbin- education is not in the management of cases of Kermore Hotel recently. Dr. and -static. More effective ates, and the detection of path- methods are this type. Mrs. R. K. Richardson being being discovered and are being ologic discharge issuing from a host and hostess for the event. put into practice. All educational sinus orifice after shrinkage of After a delightful banquet fields are receiving closest scru- The Atlas Dance the mucus membrane with ad- dinner the ladies played bridge tiny and new ideas, new plans renalin clinch the diagnosis. while a short for the presentation of subject It deserves an item. It was a Treatment, then, in nine out clinic session was held in the office matter, are being developed. Vis- decided success and due to the of ten cases, is puncture and ir- of Dr. Richard- son. Dr. Meyer ual education is moving forward hard work by every member of rigation of the infected sinuses of Algona pre- sented in a significant manner. Prac- the club. It was really quite plus the correction or removal a paper on "T'he Ambu- lant Treatment of Hernia." tical applications of theories and some job to contract for 'an or- of structural perversions. Dr. Andrews of Algona principles are the order of the chestra like Maurie Sherman's, spoke on "The day. To learn by doing, under arrange for a suitable place, then Osteopathic Care of Sinus Infection wise guidance and skilled super- to get out and sell tickets enough Help! Help! and the Common Cold." 4^LU +4~1,LitaKe .....care o,f Litn+41 ...... expense .poi Dr. Tindall of Woden talked on vision is essentiai to the proper "Osteopathic preparation of the modern os- such an affair. The boys earned Management of Pregnancy." teopathic physician. Adequate a big hand 'and when they repeat (Continued from Page 1) and diversified clinical opportun- this Spring they should have the 5-That multipara labors are These meetings are held each ities are of paramount import- support of the college, 100%. being so shortened by fre- month in the offices of the var- ance today. Education is rapidly We are not often given the priv- quent osteopathic pre-care ious Osteopathic physicians. becoming practical. ilege of attending a function that treatments t'hat trouble is Individuals in osteopathic was thoroughly fine from the being experienced in getting practice cannot remain static. first number to the last. out crews in time. Doctor Frozen They must be closely in touch The orchestra was tops, the 6-That ergot is not used rou- with the moving trend of events. floor was ideal and with a good tinely after delivery any A recent issue of the Des They must read widely and with looking girl in our arms-well, more. Osteopathic pre-care Moines Register carried an AP fine discrimination. T'hey must you take the wording from stimulates involution of ut- release stating that the body of recognize the need of continued there on. erus after delivery. Dr. L. I-I. McCartney of Hoxie, growth. The individual who rests We vote for another soon. 7-That there has not been a Kansas was found three miles on his oars falls behind. One case of puerperal infection from his car. He was on a call must, by post graduate study, by in the clinic in 500 cases. in the country and was caught in a blizzard. Evidently he strug- attending conventions and by Christmas Visitors 8-That our students are abort- gled through the storm, finally (careful study of our publications ing m'any cases of suspected finding a windmill tower land keep abreast of what others are During the holidays a number pneumonia in babies by sought refuge there. He died thinking and doing. We must of the Alumni of the college straight osteopathic treat- not knowing that a s'hort dis- move forward in a straight line, dropped in to say "Merry Christ- ment. clear across the field, education, man." Oklahoma seems to lead tance away on the opposite side organization, research and prac- with Jay Halladay of Afton, 9-That the heaviest baby in of the tower there was a home tice. What an inspiration it is to Paul Benien of Tulsa, Maurice the last 2 years weighed where a light had burned all be identified with something Schwartz of Muskogee, and Art 11 /2 pounds. night. He graduated in 1898 really big and worthwhile that Montgomery of Edmund. Bay- 10-That the smallest baby in from the A.S.O. is moving into bigger responsi- ard Twaddell of Iola, Kansas, the last 2 years was 1 pound Dr. McCartney's efforts result- bilities and greater opportun- Jack Ennis of Kewanee, Illinois, 14 ounces. ing in his death put him in the ities. Osteopathy is not static. and Cal Haupt of Raleigh, N. C. 11-That the January graduat- martyr class. To die with one's boots -Arthur D. Becker, D. O. 'complete our list. Others may ing class with only eleven on is certainly 'a noble have been through 'but we did members delivered 125 death but we are sure that Dr. not get to see them. Each of the cases. McCartney will be remembered Dr. DeWitt V. Goode- above had good reports on prac- 12-That three men in that for' his work during his active recently moved his office from tice and seemed to be enjoying 'class delivered 56 cases be- years in the practice of Osteo- Bloomfield to Runnells, Iowa. Q)life. Drop in again,7 fellows. tween them. pat'hy. THE L OG B OO K _I · = - W ; r __ - - Assemblies Polk County Association December 11 The Pit An excellent film showing the The Des Moines General Hos- Montgomery - Simpson Suspen- pital was host to the county as- sion of the Uterus, from the li- sociation on the evening of Jan- brary of Davis and Geck, was uary 8. Although the weather the main feature of the assembly was severe and many cases of flu on this date. The orchestra, as and other infections kept some usual, opened and closed the away, about thirty-five members meeting. of the association were present. December 18 Dr. J. P. Schwartz, acting for Under the sponsorship of the the hospital group, called the Sigma Sigma Phi the annual members to dinner and the line Christmas Assembly became one formed on the right. First a assuming almost dignified pro- plate. Then a fish, a special bak- portions. The band opened the ed potato, Brussels sprouts, your hour with a stirring march put- choice of relish, etc. On to the ting everyone on their toes for dining room. It is needless to say what was to come. The boys had that no appetites were lost until secured the services of an ex- after the second helping of the cellent quartette from Drake, plate. A generous wedge of coca- which followed with appropriate nut cream pie topped the repast. music that was greatly appre- The present Pit is on the first floor and is used when- Coffee, hot rolls and marmalade ciated. The true Christmas touch were served at the table. was given next by Jackie Woods, ever a demonstration is made that needs the close visual son of Dr. John Woods of the attention of the entire class. The Trustees plans in improv- For this special occasion Dr. Schwartz had imported a speaker faculty, who read "The Night ing the facilities of the College include the removal of the Before Christmas" in a style Pit to the fourth floor, enlarging it, providing for additional that we all enjoy hearing. He in- that brought back memories of seating capacity and more desk room for demonstrative troduced Dr. R. C. McCaughan similar occasions back in the lecture work. of Chicago, our national Execu- tive Secretary. 8th grade. Dr. McCaughan I addressed the association on Miss Gertrude Ganfield of the on this date. It was quite natural "Straws," bringing into his talk freshman class favored the 'as- Married the many things going on now sembly with a vocal number ex- that he would be drafted to ad- dress the student body. Follow- that show what is to be done in ceptionally done. the near future. His fund of in- The music of "Jingle Bells" ing an introductory number by the orchestra, Dr. Becker intro- formation is appalling and with by the orchestra brought in the physical man too well filled with person of Santa himself and his duced Dr. McCaughan. For the past sereval years these two men food, mental indigestion threat- aide. We have not yet been able ened. It was a real pleasure and to decide in our own mind just have been in close association in the conduct of the affairs of the privilege to hear Dr. McCaughan what sort of an animal it was; and to know that we 'have men we know it was not a reindeer, national association and Dr. Becker's introduction indicated at the head of our association for it did not have a hat-rack on Dr. Bennie H. Devine and Miss who are constantly on the job its head. Santa and his faithful that the affairs of the profession were in good hands with Dr. Mc- Celeste Pierce, December 24. doing everything that can be servant distributed sarcasm and Bennie has opened a fine suite done for us with the limited gifts to the faculty, each quip Caughan at the head of the Cen- tral Office. of offices in the Equitable Bldg. means they have to enable them and present bringing forth ample in Des Moines. to carry on. applause. The gifts were certain- Dr. McCaughan spoke to the Following his address Dr. Mc- ly selected with great care and student body only. His advice Robert O. Fagen and Miss Caughan answered a number of expense. was along a line not usually tak- Jane Kent, December 12. Bob is en up by speakers within our a member of the January '38 questions and talked informally Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean of until train time. the College, next addressed the own group and related princi- class at the college. The Polk County Association student body, stressing the need pally to the unnoticed things Dr. John I. Royer and Miss for care in driving home. He that go to make up a successful thanks Dr. Schwartz for his ex- Bessie Thomas, November 12. cellent choice of both mental closed with "A Merry Christmas doctor. The bell rang entirely John has been practicing in too soon for all of us. We do and physical food and sincerely to all and that included your Woodward, Iowa for some time. folks and our friends in your sincerely appreciate his excellent appreciates the effort he made home town." address and 'hope that he will Dr. Joseph C. Bartram and to make this meeting the out- Dr. Arthur D. Becker, Presi- make frequent visits to the col- Miss Cathryn Cravens, Delcember standing one of the year. We dent of the College, expressed lege. 13. The wedding took place in would like to keep in closer his appreciation for the conduct Dr. Halladay followed, pre- Des Moines 'and after a short touch with men of the calibre of of the student body all through senting eight members of the honeymoon the couple will be at Dr. McCaughan. the semester and especially dur- Freshman class who had recently home in Tanner, West Virginia. ing the past week, when every- passed the final in Osteology Chester Wyman and Mildred Dr. J. Robert Forbes- one wanted to be on the road with a grade of 95 or over. The Borg, January 1, 1937. Chet is of Fort Dodge, Iowa, took office home, His "Merry Christmas and following were each awarded a a member of the graduating the first of January as County Happy New Year, and school is key indicating his induction into class. Coroner. Is Bob in a class by out right now" was met with the Osteopathic Osteologilcal Fra- himself, or do we have others of universal acclamation. ternity: Borchart, Jackson, Wal- the profession filling this elective Dr. Halladay encountered con- ker, Blackwood, Huff, Iosbaker, Bon Voyage! office siderable difficulty in trying to McKay, and Wing. get the crowd quieted down to In the name of the Grand sing with the orchestra the finale Chapter of Sigma Sigma Phi, (Continued from Page 1) Births of "Auld Lang Syne." Dr. Halladay presented Dr. Mc- gram which will be followed All during the week preceding Caughan with a check for $100 by the awarding the Christmas assembly a beauti- to add to the A.O.A. Student of the honor cer- tificates ful lighted tree stood in the Loan Fund. The fraternity voted and appointments. waiting room of the college. This this sum at the meeting of the Thursday, January 21st the was moved to the assembly for Grand Chapter in New York last Trustees of t'he College will en- the morning. We have the Fres'h- summer. tertain the graduating class with man class to thank for this ap- The orchestra closed one of a banquet at Younkers Tea propriate decoration, complete the most enjoyable of our assem- Room. Friday evening at the with tinsel and ornaments. blies for the term just ending. college auditorium this class will To Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Spauld- January 8 We thank the Sigma Sigma Phi, receive its papers of honorable ing of Wind'ham, Maine, Decem- Dr. R. C. McCaughan of the Beta Chapter, for the aid they discharge from the college. State ber 26, a boy, William Edward. Central Office, who is universally have given us in making these Boards follow too quickly, some To Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Pettit known and admired in the pro- meetings this year interesting say. of Cleveland, Tenn., December fession, was a visitor in the city and instructive. Bon Voyage! 25, a boy, Francis Stanley. a- )fi .%. THE Entered as second class Accepted for mailing matter, February 3rd, 1923 at special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. ------BOOK 0- ' . ---- w

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Volume 14 FEBRUARY 15, 1937 Number 2 I I I January 1941 Class I I Graduation Time continues to plod its path thru the years. Just now An Intensive Week of We doubt if you could match its footsteps seem too slow, but the final program of the Janu- to those who will graduate in ary, 1937 class anywhere in the May, Time is breaking all speed Graduate Review of Clinic United States during the last 50 records. This new class that just years. Have you ever attended came in 'looks forward to four May 31st to June 5th, a graduation by candle light? long years that have already I Inclusive We did! been shortened by several weeks. I Remember that Des M!oines' They are a fine group. We are Open to Osteopathic Physicians streets at this time were, and happy to have them and are still are, covered with some in- proud of their numbers. Not ches of ice. large as compared to some other NO TUITION FEE The class collected as usual classes but we are happy to * * * in the library for the fitting of state that their number is near- the gowns. The faculty and the ly double that of the class en- speaker were herded Plan Now to Take Advantage of This Opportunity in the of- tering a year ago. We think that fice for the same purpose. The is something to tell. We know it hour came at the .All were present. reflects the confidence that the The processional march start- profession has in Des Moines ed and the slowly moving line Still College as an institution DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY of faculty and graduates filed to capable of educating trained os- their respective seats. Dr. Bach- teopathic physicians. DES MOINES, IOWA man gave the invocation, Mr. Friday, February 12th, the Glenn Morning sang, and Dr. college will honor this new L Becker introduced the speaker, group with a reception and Rev. Stoddard Lane, who start- dance at the Hoyt Sherman The above is a small edition of the half page notice that ed with his usual fine flow of Place. We are just trying to is in the current issue of the F'orum. It is not too early for oratory on the subject, "Life Is show how glad we are to have you to be thinking about a week of review work this Spring. a Gamble." them with us. The lights went out. Notice the dates. Put these down right now and be here. Freshmen, we welcome you Dr. Lane, thinking that they and assure you that we are all Over 100 physicians came to Des Moines last year and all would soon return, kept on for here at your service! requested that the review be repeated. Watch for more detail a short time in total darkness. and resume of the program in next edition of the Log Book. He hesitated and then speaking to Dr. Becker, asked if he Senior Class Day should continue. Confusion was He closed with a wish that we noted at the door. The last assembly of the se- Senior Banquet might institute Alma Mater Day Word had been sent to the mester is always given over to and celebrate by sending a stu- auditorium that a car :skidded the out-going class to dispose of against the pole on which was Younkers Tea Room was dent to the college to take the as they wish, with the one res- place of the one graduating. perched the transformer con- ervation that the last few min- again the scene where the feast Dr. Becker followed with the trolling the lights, not only in utes be returned to the college was prepared in honor of the our building, but some others for the presentation of Senior announcement that Dr. O. E. graduating class. Forty-six at- Owen of the class had 'been near, shorting the line, and Honors. This class, detouring candles had been sent for as a from the regular marked path, tended, consisting of the class, awarded the honor of having his name engraved on the Psi Sig- substitute. offered in its program entertain- the faculty and friends of the During ma Alpha shield, having the the next half hour the ment and instruction, so the graduates. All were seated at audience. led by Mr. Morning, program was a real success. highest scholastic standing with one long table decorated with an average of 94.106. This looks sang nearly everything in 'the The college band for the day 'little red song book, still in total was turned over to Charles roses and Chinese lillies. like it was carrying the deci- mals out rather far, but Myron darkness. Came the candles. Gnau, one of the graduates, who Dr. Arthur D. Becker, presi- Dr. Lane flashlight in hand, has been a faithful member of Bos and Helen Butcher were dent of the college, called the such close seconds that the and surrounded on the speaker's the musical organization for his group to order following the un- platform by footlights of cand- four years in college. Charlie small fractions were necessary to make a final decision. Dr. les, continued and finished, add- started out as a trombone artist usually fine dinner and congrat- ing that even a lighting system but finished up punishing the ulating the class and expressing Myron Bos was announced !as the intern selected from the is a gamble. strings of a tenor guitar. His the pleasure of the faculty, read Mr. Morning rose to render complex was leaving out intro- graduating class to serve at the a telegram from Dr. Facto, who Des Moines General Hospital. his second musical number and ductions and his happiness knew found that the strenuous sing- at the time was no bounds when he found out touring Ohio, Dr. B. A. Storey, president of ing during the intermission had he could start the numbers after making a series of speaking en- the class, responded to Dr. exhausted his voice and conclud- the first double bar. The several gagements. Dr. Becker then call- Becker's invitation and express- ed that a voice is a gamble also. selections rendered under his ed upon Dr. J. P. Schwartz, ed the regret of the class that Dr. Schwartz presented the baton were loudly cheered, not Dean of the college. their time had come. "The four class and Dr. Becker conferred due to the lack of the first 8 His talk to the new physicians years look much shorter from the degrees. The recessional was measures but more to the spec- consisted mostly of advice that this end 'and while the traveling made by candle light and the re- ialty act put on by the various could well be applied not only has been rough in places, it has ception which followed contin- members of the orchestra. Tex to those just entering the pro- been entirely too speedy most ued under the same picturesque Sharp contortioned all over the fession but to many who are of the time," he said. effects. It was 'thoroughly enjoy- dog house, Spoon Hutson, Oboe already in practice. Dr. Schwartz Dr. Becker closed the pro- ed by all and while it may hap- Wicke and Spine Halladay 'took intimate relation with physi- gram with announcements, one pen again, we doubt it. Things turns at the piano, and Les Her- cians in the hospital gives him of which was that they should like that seldom repeat. rick blew all sorts of cadenzas an opportunity to study the not forget to attend the gradu- The graduation of this -class (Continued on Page 4) Ineeds of the active practitioner. ation the following evening. will be remembered longer. THE LOG BOOK _ _I -- --~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ier for all the members to be present. Assemblies Things look rather bright right now for our Bridge Tour- January 29 nament teams. The first team With the beginning of a new won Sunday at the Phi Sig term the first two Fridays are house on rubbers and points, devoted to set programs for two but the second team won only specific purposes. The one may by points and there is still a fail but the other always suc- controversy as to whether they ceeds. Friday the 29th of Janu- have lost or won. We are all ary was Faculty Day. hoping it will be settled soon It is a difficult task to get the and the decision will favor our full corps of our faculty group team. together at one time. Not that they are scattered over too wide Dr. Helen Butcher is going to AULAS C(LU a territory, but they are a Sibley, Iowa, February 15th to busy (E. M. I.) group and with time at a prem- take care of Dr. Miller's prac- With the beginning of the new ium, fifty percent of the total tice while she is in Florida tak- is semester we find most everyone ing the State Board. considered a good showing at happy to be rid of finals and Delta Omega and the girls of that time of day. Dr. Owen Retained eager to start on something new Still College wish to welcome Following a number by the wen eta orchestra, Dr. Halladay trans- and different. Georgiana Harris of Dayton, O., ferred the honors to Dr. Arthur Dr. O. E. Owen, member Of The semi-annual senior ban- into our midst. We need many more women students at D.M.S. D. Becker, president of the col- the recent graduating class, has quet was held January 15th at lege, who introduced C.O. and we are expecting the the faculty been added to the permanent Younkers Tea Room. Only one members alumni of Delta Omega and of present. Some were teaching staff of the college. For member was lost by graduation new to the upper classmen, for the past three years Dr. Owen and to brother Chester Wyman Still College or recruit more wo- men for our profession. as the work advances, 'the in- has been an able assistant on we extend congratulations and structors change with each class the faculty, having been in best wishes for the future. but the Freshmen needed to be several laboratories and respon- We are happy to have back warned and advised as is the sible for the didactic instruction with us this semester Wilson P. usual custom. in Embryology and Biology. Simmons and brother William F. (Cliff Millard) Dr. Becker saved the presi- This semester he is doing addi- Costello. Both return to us after Phi Sigma Gamma announces dent's address until the last and tional work in the department a year and a half of absence. the pledging of four new fresh- expressed his pleasure also for of Pathology, and will have It is our pleasure to announce men: Jack Miller, hailing from the new and larger class. The charge of the exhibit being pre- the pledging of James (Gang) Dayton, Ohio; Harry William- assembly closed with a number pared for the coming Chicago Watt from Springfield, Missouri. son, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Bruce by the orchestra. convention. Congratulations, Jimmie. McLean, Westerville, Ohio; and February 5th being the sec- Dr. Owen has been majoring The Xiphoid chapter is 'to be John Hardy, from Seattle, Wash. ond Friday of the semester, was in science for several years. His the guest of the Axis chapter of Semester over relaxation for devoted to introductions from B.S. degree was earned at Penn Kirksville, Mo., on the week-end a week - semi-annual vows to the student body. The new class College in 1929. From there he of February 19th. A basketball "keep up on the books"-Ho, held the spotlight for the first went to the University of Mis- game and dance are to be the Hum-more relaxation. part of the meeting and those souri as assistant in the depart- highlights of the affair. A few There's an exceptional amount of you who have gone thru with ment of Zoology. Here he re- "bull" sessions may also be on of enthusiasm concerning the this ritual know just what the ceived his M.A. and transferred hand. tryouts for the bowling team. boos and cheers stood for. May to Berea College in Kentucky as With high hopes of coming Many members and pledges have we, sotto voice, state that Ohio head of the department of Bliol- out on top, the bowlers have been practicing on the sly but was away out in front this se- ogy, teaching the several sub- been practicing very diligently sore muscles and stiff joints are mester, over their old rival, jects related to the course. Since and we believe a first-class team "dead give-aways." Michigan. (Michigan boys, N. his matriculation at Still College will be on hand when the league A smoker was held for the in- B.) he has been kept busy and has swings into action. coming freshmen on Feb. 1st at Dancing to the tunes of Amer- Several students having been proved an able instructor in the the fraternity house. Dr. Calli- out one or more semesters have several subjects that have been ica's greatest swing-time bands son gratiously accepted our in- returned and these were also in- assigned to him. was, the highlight of the eve- vitation to be guest-speaker. troduced. This makes Dr. Owen is a member of ning of February 6th, when a our total Food and cards followed, with registration for the year a de- Gamma Alpha, national grad- most enjoyable open house was a grand time being had by all. cided increase over the total for uate science fraternity, and was held. Yes, the radio is a won- The fraternity was honored the previous year. active in Phi Sigma Gamma and derful machine! by having the first round of the Psi Sigma Alpha in osteopathy. Can you imagine: Schiffer Sigma Sigma Phi bridge tourna- As an example of his interest shov9oling coal at 3 a. mn.? Bri- mrent players as their guests, Loan Fund Stamps in pathology he has contributed getting to school with- denstine Four tables being formed by two an article to this issue of the half way? Callahan In addition to the annual con- out sliding teams from each fraternity and Log Book, which will warrant in love? sorority. tributions by members of the faculty of the college to the A. your concentrated attention. For sale: Technique by Sim- We were happy to see the fa- This is condensed into too small mons. O.A. Student Loan Fund, the miliar features of one of our students of the college pitched a space, for the subject is one graduating members of last in pennies and other small that is attracting greater inter- An June, in the last issue of "Life." change to add nearly $35 to the est each month. Dr. Walter Smith Irvin, who fund from this district. Presi- The college is proud to add (B. M.) seems to be having the unusual dent Wing of the Freshman Dr. Owen to its list of able fac- We are pleased to announce experience of doctoring flood Class must have worked harder ulty members and we know your that Rebecca Richardson of Iola, sufferers, through the streets of than the others for he turned in students here at Still College Kansas; Gertrude Ganfield of Marietta, Ohio, in a boat. over $10. We thank the class of- will have the opportunity of as- Des Moines; Dorothy Hollen of REMEMBER: "We believe ficers for their cooperation in sociating with one more author- Dayton, Ohio; and Lavonne that our therapeutic house is helping to put this over in such ity in their osteopathic educa- Overton of Des Moines, will be just large enough for osteopathy a generous way. tion. pledged at the home of Beryl and that when other methods Freeman on Monday, February are brought in, just that much Dr. E. E. Detwiller Dr. W. S. Irvin- 15th, following a 6:30 dinner. osteopathy must move out."-- of London, Ontario, Canada, of Marietta, Ohio, D.M.S.C.O. February first, a business (Andrew Taylor Still.) spent all day on Feb. 4th in- '36, is standing up in a hospital was held at Ruth Paul's meeting Dr. Delmar R. Steininger- specting the college and hospital boat on page 19 of the Feb. 8th home. Beryl Freeman was elect- in the interest of issue of "Life." See center pic- ,of Keota, Iowa, and Miss Ruth the osteopathic and immediately ed treasurer Coon of Cedar Rapids, were profession of Ontario. It was a ture on right half of the page. took over the duties of Dr. Hel- genuine pleasure We would married October 17, 1936. to have an os- like to have some en Butcher, who graduated in teopathic physician of Dr. Det- stories of what our profession January, '37. Every two weeks Dr. W. 0. Hopkins- willer's prominence and ability has been doing down in the business meetings are held in of London, England, recently as a guest and we made every- flood district. We congratulate the school library during the sent us some of the Edward thing available that could be Dr. Irvin and hope that others noon hour, which makes it eas- VIII stamps. Thanks, Hoppe! covered in one busy day's work. noticed this picture. THE LOG BOOK

! ! -- - quicker recovery and none this parent? Would the fact that quicker recovery and none this The Lo Book Professional Fees and such parent was, at the time, year have suffered any injury The___~o______Collections living with the child or that the that might be classified as ser- The Official Publication of child called you, make any dif- ious. ference in your right to recover? DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE (Some time ago we wondered We do notice one thing that OF OSTEOPATHY just how much you folks in the Does the relationship of fath- has changed to a very marked field might be interested in short er-in-law impose on him a lia- degree. The percentage of mus- President ...... Arthur D. Becker articles dealing bility to pay you for profession- cle injuries has been reduced, *__ ~ant subject. We withasked this Mr. import-Samp- Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay son, our professor of Medical Jur- al services rendered his daugh- making the total percentage of isprudence, to write the article ter-in-law? injuries less also than in prev- 'Editor...... E. Harwood below, as a sort of a feeler. Do Could you recover your fee ious years. This we think is due you want more information on Osteopathy Without Limitation this subject?-Editor.) from a husband if you provided to careful and planned osteo. his wife with professional ser- pathic treatment in the early vices after you knew that the cases, which aids in bringing the Threshing (By Henry E. Sampson, Profes- husband had boy up to the peak of sor of Malpractice and selected another training physician for his wife and ob- earlier than in previous years. Down on the farm where I Jurisprudence.) jected to you? The high percentage of ankle spent my summers as a little It is to the credit of the os- Under the laws of your state, and knee injuries is not really boy, we always looked forward teopathic profession that its can you recover from a well-to- high but merely at the top due with eager anticipation to the members give first consideration do mother for the fee which you to the reduction in muscle in- threshing season. I well remem- to the welfare of its patients. charged for services rendered juries. ber the fine appearance of the That being done, they owe it to her minor children, notwith- In the listing of nearly 2000 well-filled sacks of grain . I lik- themselves not only to charge standing her husband might be contacts we have a pretty good ed to stand where I could see but to collect reasonable fees living and also able to pay? idea of what is going on and the grain as it came out of the for their services. There are Can you recover from an em- can judge at each school the grain spout. It seemed to me at worthy cases where charity ser- ployer if called by his manager, type of coaching and training that time that 'this particular vice should be given, and, if so during his absence, to- attend that the boys receive. IBloys in part of the threshing activities understood by patient and pub- one of his employees who was high school are still in the awk- was the most important part. lic, it will renown to your credit. injured in an accident in the ward age and in many cases the I now realize that there would That is an entirely different mat- course of his employment? training and coaching gets no have been no /grain with which ter than the making of a charge Is a transportation company farther than the brain. Some find to fill the sacks, if some one had and then, because of a misun- liable to you for services ren- it difficult to change habits of not attended to putting bundles derstanding of your legal rights dered by you to an injured pass- running, dodging and stopping into the front end of the ma- or through your neglect, you enger if you were called by a and until they do acquire a more chine, where the feeder is fail to make such collections. It bystander; and would it make complete control over the mus- placed. I also realize that there is evidence of the fact that you any difference if the accident cles we will continue to have in- must have been much of plan- are a poor business man, and, was not due to the fault of the juries to these joints that were ning and preparation before the the failure to make these just company? not originally built for football. grain was gathered into bundles. collections will deprive you of From whom could you collect We are not going into a lot of The preparation of the soil, the many things you need in your your fee if someone handed you detail but want to get at a few sowing of the grain and the har- profession and which will help a business card on which was facts that mean something to vesting of the crop, all required you to give better service and written a request that you call osteopaths who expect to do this much time and energy. insure you greater success in on a certain sick person at a type of work. Quite similar in many ways is your practice. To put charges on certain address, requesting you Ankle injuries' led this year the situation in the osteopathic the books is really to your dis- to go at once? with 14%. Knees came next profession. We need more os- advantage unless you collect How must you keep your with 13%. Skin abrasions fol- teopathic physicians and sur- them. Therefore, to insure pro- books of account in such cases lowed with 12%, and muslee: in- geons skillfully trained and well fessional and financial success, as the above in order to legally juries took fourth place, being informed. May we say they rep- you should give more serious collect your fees, and what facts 8%. These figures mean that resent the grain. We have the thought to the business and le- must you 'establish in court in when we go out to take care of colleges and the hospitals well gal phases of your practice. order to recover if the person a football team we have to be equipped and carefully staffed. To suggest the important and whom you charged refused to prepared to treat plenty of in- May they be likened to the ma- far-reaching effect of these mat- pay? juries in the above four classes. chine. To continue the simile, ters, permit me, in the limited By keeping statistics from year we must have bundles which space available, to ask you the to year as we do here in Des may be said to represent pros- following questions: Athletic Clinic Moines, we know what to teach, pective students. Much planning Suppose that a person, acci- what to plan in the way of pro- and preparation are necessary dentally injured, was rendered We will not be :outdone by the phylactic treatment and what to before the grain is gathered into unconscious and incapable of OB department. True, we in the think about in the way of re- bundles. Only good ,bundles making a request for your pro- athletic work did not attend all search to improve our work.: should come to our machines. fessional services. Would you the births listed in another 'arti- The year's work is not over. Comes now the crux of the encounter any legal difficulty in cle but we have a berth of our Following basketball the Seniors whole matter. How will we get attempting to collect for such own that we think is just as im- get into track work and baseball the good bundles to 'the ma- services? Would you look to the portant. In 17 or 18 years we and all look forward to the big chine in sufficient numbers to stranger who called your atten- will be taking care of these boys Drake Relays, where we contact furnish an adequate supply of tion to the case? Would the fact and some of the girls, so there nearly every large college in the grain to meet our needs? We that the injury was not such as must be an OB department to country and many of the smaller need the help and direction and to require immediate attention furnish us with material later ones. interest of many intelligent as- effect your rights to collect? on. That is the kind of co-opera- The work of the athletic clinic sistants. It is your problem as Can you recover your fee from tion we .have here in Still Col- can be summed in one statement. well as it is our problem. The one who calls upon you to ren- lege. Our OB group several years We took care of 500 athletes new grain will be 'the asset of der services to another, if the ago started this passing game during football season and not the whole profession. party calling you is not legally and we are in the job to do our one serious injury occurred! We are constantly planning bound to furnish such services part to keep the youngsters os- to do good work at the machine, to the patient? If you can so re- teopathic. Sigma, Sigma Phi, Grand seeking to turn out a superior cover, what preliminary arrange- The football season has closed Chapter product with the least possible ments must be made in order to and the basketball season is on in addition to its gift of $100 waste motion. It requires much insure recovery? in full swing. The Seniors cov- to the A.O.A. Student Loan attention and many fine adjust- If you are summoned by an- ered completely the local schools, Fund, made a contribution of ments. other physician to assist him un- the Catholic Academy, (now $50 to the Red Cross for the Enough of similes. Help us to der what arrangements will you known as Dowling High), and a flood sufferers. Dr. H. V. Halla- make the September class of be able to recover your fee, and couple of professional teams. Al- day, who has 'been Sec'y-Treas. 1937, a banner class to date. who is responsible for ,paying together about 500 athletes were of the Grand Chapter, recently Let us help you to interest pros- same, the physician who called contacted. Not all of these need- resigned this office, due to pective students. Send for our you in or the patient who was ed constant attention. With the other obligations. new catalog and literature. Help being treated? studies being made in training 'the osteopathic profession to Can you recover your fee for and coaching many of the injur- Dr. R. H. Gibson- grow bigger and better. Build attending an aged parent from a ies are being reduced in number of Worthington, Ohio, announ- for tomorrow. child who is under no legal ob- and extent. Under osteopathic ces the arrival of Robert Wil- wan - +1 ^h hoKra7' "L ar1 In T"'I'Alla l i n Yn ...... 1T - --) 4 A B3l -Arthur D. Becker, D. 0. ligation to support such aged care tne Doys mauie a mueu i~tUm UlTsuoIi, january zz, l:3'. THEE LOG BOOK

genealogical trees have been The. Ohio~ Cirein't Iclassmate of mine, and Bill Ran- Heredity Pathology published, tracing cancer of the kin, who graduated in June '35, stomach through at least four Facto, D. 0.) but it was such a rainy after- (By O. Edwin Owen, B. S., (By L. L. generations. In Austria, fifteen Ohio, I noon and evening that they M. A., D. O. On my recent trip to families have been reported. In and their could not make the trip. I came or disease is due to ectured on "Reflexes Illness some of these, six, seven and at five to Ravenna in the dark and left two factors, operating either Diagnostic Significance", nine brothers and sisters have meetings. The the next morning in the dark- alone or in a composite manner; of the district died of cancer. In the Bonaparte at Bowl- and am still in the dark, so far influences and irst meeting was held environmental family, Napoleon I, three of his twenty miles as knowing very much about heredity predispositions. En- ing Green, about brothers and sisters, and their on Monday evening ;he town. vironmental causes of disease from Toledo, father, all died of cancer of the Twenty-five mem- Thursday morning I left for are commonly understood. When January 18. stomach. Other records show most of whom Columbus, where I talked to the we say that a disease is hered- bers were present retinal glioma and xeroderma I enjoyed very district meeting that evening. itary we have by no means dis- [ did not know. pigmentosum to be definitely talking with Vern Lech- About forty members were pres- covered its cause. In fact we much hereditary as recessive diathe- I had not seen for ent. Just after dinner and be- have used the word "heredity" ner, whom ses. or fourteen years, fore my part of the program, Dr. to clothe our ignorance, but with about thirteen are now my first prosector Clybourne and I wrote out the the rapid advances in this field Certain investigators and who was to make a statement in He and Paul telegram that I sent to 'the at the present time ,we are no willing .n dissection. origin of malig- of mine, Graduating Class who were hav- able to use it as a guise. regard to the Black, a classmate longer by its nature, Bowl- ing their banquet at Younkers The causes of hereditary dis- nancy. Namely, drove down from Toledo. is an idiokinesis of so- is a beautiful town. Tea Room. I met more doctors eases arise out of the innate cancer ing Green cells. By idiokinesis they Heinz Company has the here that I knew than at any hereditary equipment of the indi- matic The the physical and chemical tomato ketchup factory of the other meetings. Lon and vidual which has been bestowed mean largest which occur in the her- but when I Henry Scatterday, Strittmatter, upon him by his parents. Clau- changes in the world there, equipment of cells. We for lunch Lang, Van Ness, and Gibson, a who is famous for his re- editary went to the restaurant sen, that changes occur in to get any tomato recent graduate. Gibson told me searches in heredity, is of a firm know I was unable cells and are transmitted Maybe the reason was he was expecting to be called belief that the pathology of her- germ ketchup. the next generation, resulting factory is not running to the hospital at any time on an edity should rank equally as a to that the emergence of new char- of the year. important case. Imagine my sur- topic of research beside the in the at 'this season manner, a human prise the next morning when I study of environmental causes acters. In like On Tuesday night I talked to somatic cell which has been learned that Dr. and Mrs. Gib- of disease. the group at Cleveland, the modified to become a cancer son were the proud parents of The present status of our meeting being held in the Hotel its peculiarities and a baby boy. knowledge in regard to morbid cell, retains Cleveland. There were between them by inheritance (Continued Next Issue) heredity is such that we are able transmits forty and forty-five at the meet- for countless generations during to make a few definite state- ing. Here I met a former teach- growth of a malignant ments. Morbid equipments are the er of mine, Dr. Keesecker, who Senior Class Day tumor. transmitted in accordance with told one of the doctors that (Continued from Page 1) the same laws as normal ones. Here is where extrinsic fac- knows me quite well, that he and musical sky-rockets out of The same Mendelian Laws hold tors such as chronic irritation, taught me most of what I knew. his trumpet. good for human beings as hold X-rays over a period of time, as After I finished my lecture, he B. A. Storey, president of the for other plants and animals. well as other physical and chem- did n'ot say whether he was class spoke in behalf of the class The same factors operate in the ical factors play a part in the proud or disappointed in his for- and its program and asked Hel- production of normal factors as etiology of tumors, in that they mer student. Others present that en Butcher to review the his- of pathological. In the main, are assumed to be at least part- I knew were Homer Sp:rague, a tory. This proved to be of un- normal structural and functional ly responsible for idiokinesis. classmate of mine, Grossman, usual interest, for this class has aspects of the body are brought It is generally believed by men Charbonneau, Thompson, Vor- been buffeted around from pillar about by the operation of many who are authorities in heredity hees, and West, all of whom I to post and succeeded in grad- hereditary factors, while morbid that, "malignant tumors are the had not seen for a long time. uating in spite of the apparent characters are instigated by result of a disturbance in the Wednesday morning I went attempts on the part lof the fac- single factors which have re- normal chromosome constitution with Dr. Sprague out to the Os- ulty to keep them in school. placed the normal. of cells." This concept is not teopathic hospital and spent the Don Leigh offered a new bag The study !of hereditary dis- new but rather an attempt to morning with Dr. Sheppard. of tricks and after fooling all eases has made enormous ad- correlate known facts. From this Had a pleasant time seeing pa- of us, exposed 'the simplicity of vances of late years. We are now it would follow that there is no tients examined, for it happened one or two, just t'o show us how able to say definitely how cer- use in attempting to find a sin- to be clinic day at the hospital dumb we really are. tain conditions are inherited, gle, specific cause 'or cure for and several doctors from out of President Story of the class even in the human body. Albin- cancer. There are however, cer- the city had brought patients in called President Becker 'of the ism, myopia and feeble-minded- tain points which may be a for examination. Left the hos- college to the platform and pre- ness are simple recessive; catar- guide in the prevention of can- pital at twelve o'clock and hur- sented the school with a fine act and night-blindness are dom- cer, namely- avoid idiokinetic ried to the offices of Grossman, adjustable lamp to be used in inant; red-green color blindness injuries and establish racial-hy- Charbionneau, and Rench. Dr. the E.E.N.&T. department. and hemophilia are sex-linked genic measures. Rench showed me around their Senior Honors were then an- recessive. In this brief article, only a offices, then we all went out to nounced by Dr. Becker, 'the fol- There is increasing belief that very few phases of the increas- lunch. lowing members being recipients neoplasms are hereditary. A ma- ingly dominant field of heredit- Enjoyed talking over some of as indicated: lignant tumor supposedly orig- ary pathlogy have been touched the interesting cases with them. Myron N. Bos-Clinic and inates from a single, morbidly upon. It is my opinion that her- Grossman looks as young as ever Anatomy. modified cell. The growth of a editary pathology will soon de- except that his hair is almost Helen M. Butcher-Clinic and cancer cell is distinguished from mand as much consideration as white. When he reads this he Anatomy. the growth of normal cells inas- environmental pathology, if we may decide to change the color Willis L. Crews-Anatomy. much as it is not adapted to the are to have a more complete un- of his hair. After sigh-seeing James E. Dunham-Obstet- structural plan of the body as a derstanding of human disorders. for two or three hours, took a rics. whole and proceeds regardless of train for Ravenna, where I was Charles U. Gnau-Band. body's need for self-preser- lecture in the evening. John J. Herrin-Obstetrics the Drs. Mary Golden and to present status of 'our in Ravenna at five- and Clinic. vation. The Rachel Woods- Arrived knowledge seems to be this: thirty and located the hotel William F. Moore-Obstetrics certain factors operating from national president and secretary where the meeting was to be and Clinic. within or without the body in- of the O.W.N.A. flew Sunday, held. Here I met Charley Naylor, Chester W. Wyman-- Sigma duce certain latent cells within January 24, to Chicago, attend- who graduated from Des Moines Sigma Phi award in Osteo- the body to enter into "cell an- ed a conference with the Advis- Still College a few years ago pathy, and Dr. Marshall's archy." It is suggested that ory Committee of the O.W.N.A. The meeting was called prompt- award in Eye, Ear, Nose and these factors may operate uponLand were back home that night, ly at six forty-five. There were Throat. an hereditary predisposition. We There is a decided advantage in thirty-three present at the meet- 0. E. Owen-Sigma Sigma are rapidly gaining information having these national officers in ing. Joe Rader, a classmate of Phi award in Service to the in regard to the method of in- the same city and contiguous mine, was there and he, Elston, College. heritance of malignancy. The ac- to our modern methods of trans- and myself had a good visit aft- The assembly closed with two curate case-histories which are portation. Drs. Golden and er the meeting was over. Here tunes in the popular Jamb style now on record, indicate that it is Woods are doing things this was where I had hoped to see and left everyone in a good hu- a simple recessive. Numerous year in their O.W.N.A. work. Dr. Smith, of Youngstown, a mor. I ^2~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A THE----- f~ : T% P] Entered as second class :; Accepted for mailings matter, February 3rd, 1923 : at special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. ., I I LOG BOOK (0 _,- 0 ------<

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 14 MARCH 15, 19937 Number 3 I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

An Intensive Week of Graduate Review and Clinic May 31st to June 5th, Inclusive Open to Osteopathic Physicians NO TUITION FEE * * * Plan Now to Take Advantage of This Opportunity at the

DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY DES MOINES, IOWA * e St* * *u * * - ;-- . T- ----;--- -1 4e * *o * * * u* Y ;*. Do We Start Equal? I THE FACULTY Seeing Through You To know whether we start Believing that you want to hear each of the talented members When the X-Ray was first dis- equal or not is a subject that no of the faculty of the college, the schedule is being arranged so that covered the newspapers contain- doubt has been widely discussed during the week of Graduate Review you will hear the following. ed several articles about the pos- and before that is decided, one These experienced speakers, teachers and practicing physicians sibility of fluoroscopes becoming This may ask questions bearing a di- will give you the latest in their specialty. You have enjoyed hear- quite a commoln thing. rect influence on any answer that ing them at many national and state meetings and you will enjoy aroused considerable consterna- ladies of the may be given, if we are not, why hearing them and meeting them in a week of intensive osteopathic tion among the They soon learned, how- and if we are, why are we so review. This is their gift to you at the close of another successful nineties. lead shields would different as we develop? What year at our college. ever, that is the influencing factor that protect their modesty from this makes the difference, or what DR. ARTHUR D. BECKER- new danger. is absent that permits these var- President of the college and well known to all. The use of the fluoroscope has iations? not become so general in 'its DR. J. P. SCHWARTZ- use; however, it is too frequent- So far science has been un- Dean of the college. A surgeon of national renown. ly used when a picture should to isolate any one single able R. B. BACHMAN- be taken. I frequently have re- or entity in the half cells DR. factor Treasurer. Nationally known as an Obstetrician. quests for such examination for that reveals a cause for the var- diagnosis of fractures. The er- iation in the physical and men- DR. H. V. HALLADAY- rors made in fracture diagnosis tal capabilities of an individual. Trustee of the college and of national repute are numerous even when' the influences The envioronmental DR. H. J. MARSHALL- best films possible are obtained. and social of nutrition, climate Trustee of the college and our E.E.N.&T. Surgeon. Line fractures without separa- life have been unable to produce tio!n or dislocation may be over- physical or mental giants and DR. G. E. FISHER- looked. Impacted fractures of the various artists at will. It is Trustee of the college and a great Lab. man. the surfal neck of the femur these factors,--if of obvious that DR. J. M. WOODS- are posbly the most difficult to in them- an unfavorable nature President of the Iowa State Assn. and a noted speaker. diagnose, unless a good picture selves, have been no potent fac- is obtained. If any irregularity tor in keeping an individual DR. MARY E. GOLDEN- of contour of the cortex of the from developing into a personal- President of O.W.N.A. and our Pediatriican. bone is shown, more pictures at in "Who's ity rating mention DR. L. L. FACTO- different angles or even stereo- Who." You know him in Technic and other subjects. scopic pictures should be obtain- the Declaration of Inde- ed. Very frequently the patient In DR. C. I. GORDON- masterly compiled with an injury of the surgical pendence so He knows biochemistry both ways from the middle. by our forefathers the statement neck of the femur complains of is made in the first sentence of DR. BYRON CASH- pain down the thigh and knee the second paragraph "that all An X-Ray artist who sees all. and often insists that a picture men are created equal." This, I of the knee he taken. Several DR. C. P. CALLISON- to the equal right of cases of fracture have had such feel, refers He knows Physiology and many other things. liberty. In a writing older than pictures taken and the actual the Declaration of Independence DR. J. L. SCHWARTZ- pathology overlooked too long and spoken by Christ in his par- He can tell you about Proctology. for perfect union to take place. talents, as recorded Artifacts in the films from able of the H. A. GRANEY- verse of the DR. numerous causes may be mis- in the fifteenth First assistant at the hospital. twenty-fifth chapter of St. Mat- taken for fractures. Silk or ray- them, it states, "And unto one DR. 0. E. OWEN- on underclothing and overlap- he gave five talents to another Outstanding biologist and pathologist. ping adhesive tape may give line to another one; to ,shdows. The most ridiculous two, and DR. H. E. CLYBOURNE- man according to his sev- error I know of is to diagnose every Our Alumni President, of Columbus, Ohio. eral ability." There is the ac- fracture of the femur where a knowledgement of difference in H. E. SAMPSON- lie is present, caused by the men. These inequalities are more He will tell you how to keep out of trouble. folds of the buttocks. The great- (Continued on Page 4) (More detail next month.) (Continued o Page 3) II I THE LOG BOOK

Il I I Myron Bos is serving an In- mony a banquet was held at the ternship at the Des Moines Gen- Davis Grill. Drs. O. E. Owen and Well!! Well!! eral Hospital. J. R. Shaffer, both alumni of this William Moore has succeeded chapter, were guest speakers. Last week one of my students Frederick Hecker as assistant in Open house was maintained af- called my attention to the as- the Obstetrical Deartment. ter the banquet. tounding fact that four of my Dr. John Woods was a guest Also we wish to announce the brain children were listed in the at the last banquet, which was pledging of Hollis Jemison from last edition of Dorland's Diction- held Feb. 23rd at Boyce's Up- Keosauqua, Iowa. ary. I could not believe it but town. He honored us with a very The bowling team, of which when I opened the book to the interesting talk on Skin Diseases. we are very proud, is at the proper page, there they were in present time, in a tie for first just as big type as any other place, having won twelve and words and with the same defini- 0V1 lost none. On Wednesday night, tions I had given them at birth, News Flash: There has been March 10th they clash with the sixteen years ago. added to At that time we were trying (E. M. I) our midst another sor- tying team. The team is com- ority, the Delter Omerger; in posed of Ferris, LeRoque, Rob- to clarify the situation in regard With the passing of winter we case there is any doubt in your ertson, J. B. Miller and Jack Mil- to lesions and making an at- find Spring at our doorstep and minds you may ask Dresser. ler. . . . Flash! The team 'has tempt to establish a nomencla- everyone just a little bit touch- Iota Tau Sigma is happy to just returned home with the ture that would be adequate, ed by the old Spring Fever bug. announce the pledging of the glad tidings of having won their not too lengthy and easy to un- Brother Dawe has discarded his following: Howard Sporck, Ho- match. This puts them in the un- derstand. After considerable flannel longies, so we can be mer Hutson, and Kenneth Wool- disputed lead of the tournament thought on the matter, taking readily assured that warmer iscroft. with a record of fourteen wins the definitions and working back- weather is at hand. The following officers were and one defeat. ward, I figured out the follow- Our bridge team seems to be elected at the last meeting: The bridge team is also in ing: holding its own, having won President, Gene Beghtol. first place. Antexion-Anterior flexion or more games than they've lost. Vice President, Ed Jeranson. On the evening of March 8th forward bending. / With a little more luck we may Secretary, George Boston. Dr. Homer Friend of Clinton, Postexion-Posterior .flexion be able to finesse through to the Treasurer, Harold Dresser. Iowa, was dinner and all night or backward bending. top. On Feb 9th we had a banquet guest of the fraternity. Latexion Lateral flexion or With hopes for the champion- Remember: "Nothing is so side bending. ship pushing them strongly, the at Davis' Grill. We had as our guest Dr. Halladay, who gave us false as facts; except people."- Rotexion-Rotation and flex- bowling team is still knocking (Dr. D. W. Morehouse.) ion. them over, although competition a very splendid speech on how the various fraternities organ- If I remember correctly, these is becoming keener all the time. words were first announced in The chapter was honored by ized and what the standards of the fraternities were. Also, Dr. the old Pit on the third floor of having Mrs. K. M. Robinson and the A. S. O., to the class that Miss Bagen as dinner guests dur- Pohl, who is an interne at Des This spring the fraternity is Moines General, gave us a nice graduated in June, 1922. The ing the past month. sponsoring two activities in the words with definitions were pub- Visitors talk on the advantages lof having college, namely, bowling to the house the past an internship. and lished in the Journal of Osteo- month included Drs. Craig and bridge. So far the teams have pathy and in the Osteopathic Barton, from Illinois, and Broth- Things I would liike to see- made fairly good records for Physician, and since then I have ers Konrad and Underwood from Sporck dancing with Ginger Rog- amateurs and with three weeks several times offered them to the the Kirksville college. ers. . . . "Swampy" on a colored to go, there may be some sur- nomenclature committee. They Returning with tales of black O. B. case.... Jeranson run the prises in store. Atlas and Phi were turned down because they widdy spiders and "Goodyear" hundred yard dash in 10 flat. Sig are tied for first place, each were not in general use. Now gas caps, the members who . . . Boston in a number 5 shoe. .having won twelve games. they are in the latest edition of journeyed to Kirksville on Fri- Yukl without that smile-just Iota Tau Sigma is in second one of our standard dictionaries day, Feb. 19, assured everyone once. .-. . Dresser find that Cab place. Non-frats- and Delta, and what will we do about that? that a most enjoyable time was Driver. Omega have each won five games I think I will write to the pub- had by' all. Our boys were vic- Tempus Fugit-It seems as and lost seven, and Sigma Sigma lisher and find out how he came torious' in the basketball game, we just got through Phi and Psi Sigma Alpha have taking our to make such a mistake. 4 26-18, but "Tubbie" Evans was finals, and here we are taking each won four and lost eight. -Virg Halladay. loser by about seven pounds. The our six weeks. The Freshman team has not been recent Iowa blizzard was en- quite as consistent. as is Dr. countered on the return trip and possible and are at the bottom Rollin E. Becker- of announces his location at 506 some delay was made but every- the list with one game won and Pontiac : one returned safe and sound. eleven lost. Bank Bldg., Pontiac, With only eleven more weeks Mich. He is the older son of our WHATCHAMACALLITS: The fun is watching these President, Hagy is stuck on the "Iowa of school left this year, the boys teams on Wednesday night and Dr. Arthur D. Becker, have decided to study a little and was, until recently, associat- fog." . . . Dawe has a new girl the excitement runs high at ed with the Central (sure sign of Spring). . . .Schif- harder and finish the year with times. It is hoped that at the Office in Chi- fer a "bang." close cago, as managing director of -has a new "abbreviated" of the tournament the the Research sedan. ... Pledge Engelman On Feb. 19th the fraternity funds will be augmented some Institute. dreams about redheads. had charge of the assembly pro- and that the participants can en- gram. Mr. James, state Osteo- joy a banquet as a reward for Dr. Paul V. Wynn pathic attorney, spoke to the their strenuous weeks of toil. -of Albuquerque, New Mexico, group about the present legisla- The bridge tournament is in is doing some red hot broadcast- tion for and against Osteopathy ing over station K 0 B. We (E. O. S.) progress :but figures on the are as to its prospective outlook for standing are not ready. The re- all glad to know that Paul is not Psi Sigma Alpha is sponsoring the coming year. The informa- port will be made next month. only doing this good work but is its second annual Freshman Es- tion was much needed and ap- also boosting Osteopathy in that say Contest. The subject of the preciated by all. territory. essay is "Why I Chose Osteo- Sunday, Feb. 30th, Mrs. K. M. (We have this item on ice opathy As A Career." Prizes will Robinson and Miss Bagen hon- An . ' for two issues and failed to get be awarded the writers of .the ored us with their presence at (B. M.) it 'in. A letter recently from Paul three best essays. dinner. Dr. Lillian Peterson entertain- incites us to offer this in an- O. Edwin Owen received the At this time Phi Sigma Gam- ed the sorority at her home Mon- swer with an apology.) highest scholastic marks in Ithe ma wishes to announce the fol- day, Feb. 22. During the eve- ·· January graduating class. His lowing new men who receive ning she gave a fine demonstra- talks on organization, given by name has been engraved on the their final initiation Sunday, tion of soft tissue technic. De- Dr. Golden and Mrs. Becker, the "Hon)or Roll" plaque of Psi Sig- March 7th. They are: Paul Cal- lightful refreshments were serv- evening was spent playing Mon- ma Alpha. vird of Dearborn, Mich., Alfred ed. opoly, anagrams, and bridge. William Moore, 0. Edwin Ferris of Highland Park, Mich., Dr. Mary Golden served a de- The sorority has been faring Owen, Myron Bos, and Bennett Glen Munger of Milwaukee, Wis., licious six-thirty dinner to the rather badly in a tournament Storey were honored as a senior Glasier Pease of Detroit, Mich., girls of Still College at her home way, both in bridge and bowling. banquet at Younkers Tea Room. Stephen Russell of South Paris, Saturday, March 6., Mrs. Becker The girls need more spinach, or Each was presented a Life Mem- Maine, and Neil Woodruff of was the !honored guest of the maybe more encouragement '"and bership Certificate. Flint, Mich. Following the cere- evening. After inspirational less advice. I ___ T-H E L OG B OOK I I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I The Log Book Freshman Reception P. C. O. A. State Fair Clinic Expands The Hoyt Sherman Place was The regular monthly meeting The Official Publication Beginning this year, any per- of again the scene of our second of the Polk County Osteopathic son over five years of age will DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE Freshman reception of the year. Association was held Friday, OF OSTEOPATHY be accepted for examination at This affair was in honor of the Feb. 12, 1937, at the Hotel the State Fair Clinic. That great class entering in January, President Arthur D. Becker 1937, Chamberlain, Des Moines, Iowa. formative period of life between and the entire college personnel The speaker for the evening Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay babyhood and adult life is filled was present to meet the new was Dr. Ira C. Gordon, practic- to the brim with possibilities for Editor .E. Harwood members of the student body. ing physician of the city and a good health, good morals, strong The reception was ,held the same member of the faculty of the Osteopathy Without Limitation characters, and a well balanced evening as the Polk County As- college. A very interesting and adult life. So far, no organized sociation program at which Dr. instructive lecture as to the use, effort to safeguard its resources Enthusiasm Becker extended an invitation to indications and dangers of high has been made at any State Fair the group to attend the recep- frequency therapy in the treat- Clinic. Again Iowa leads in this tion following their dinner and ment of diseases was presented as she did in the Adult field. "Nothing great was ever acheiv- program. Many took advantage by him. Following the lecture, a It is not necessary to tell ed without enthusiasm." of this offer and it was a pleas- round-table discussion was car- you -(Ralph Waldo Emerson.) ure to see these with of the importance of this addi- the group ried on in which Dr. Gordon an- tion to our clinic: of students. swered all questions to the satis- service. That Cards, dancing and has been recognized for some There is, perhaps, no attribute refresh- faction of the members. time.. But it is important that of personality that is more stim- ments were the order of the eve- Dr. Arthur D. Becker, presi- ning, all being enjoyed. During your co-operation is 100% in ulating than enthusiasm. To be dent of the college, personally letting your community know enthusiastic over a project kin- the intermission the new class- invited all the members to the men were presented about it. Let them know that dles a fire that sheds a warm with nigger college Freshman reception that their children can have this glow of light over and around dolls, emblematic of the day-it was then in progress at Hoyt being Lincoln's birthday. thorough examination just prior that project and gives it added Sherman Place. to entering the schola year; that luster and increased worth. It is Dr. Paul Parks, chairman of they will have the advice and difficult to wax enthusiastic the committee on entertainment, counsel of some of the best phy- about any subject in which one's Board and Faculty announced that the next month- 1v m antinr n f th n{ inn sicians in the state,. many of knowledge is fragmentary or LY 111mum V L.. a.rk ; 3v Vu O ll them of national reputation. You hazy. When one loses their in- The regular meeting of the which is to be Friday, March 12, can make, this examination ap- terest or does not give sufficient Board of Trustees and the Fac- at the Chamberlain Hotel in this pealing and attractive to them, ulty of the college city, would be in charge of the time or energy or thought to a was held on Iand by so doing, render I them a _. - _- _ . 'af-- _ 1_ ran't 's A 1 _ _ ff2a avknr yr given subject, enthusiasm dwind- ivlarcn hnt. Rienarts at. the meet- tCeCJKeir iamnly. service that may lay the founda- les and is lost and the subject ing of the board were encourag- Glenn E. Fisher, D. O., Secy. tion for adult health and a more becomes cold and drab. ing as all departments were run- abundant adult life. ning at full speed and no serious There is nothing more contag- Our Ladies Improvement in our quarters ious than enthusiasm. The sales- complaints were on the list. Plans for the Review Course to The Ostepoathic will be necessary to meet this in- man that is enthusiastic over the Women's Col- creased service. Rearranging, materials with which he is deal- be given at the close of the col- lege Club, the club composed lege year were discussed and the largely of students' wives of painting, some added equipment, ing, the real estate agent who is the and new signs mean expense, but enthusiastic regarding the prop- good word given out that many college, have been meeting reg- letters had already been receiv- ularly and enjoying some inter- it also means better service and erty he has for sale, the golf better appearance - two things player who is enthusiastic about ed asking for information about esting programs. New officers of reservations near the college the organization are: Mrs. Har- we should always strive for. The his game--all put something in committee will do the work of the way of an over plus into building. A list of nearby hotels ry Wing, President; Mrs. Glenn will soon be published in the Walker, Vice rearranging and painting with- their activities that inspires President; and out expense and as in the past their customers or associates Log Book. Mrs. John Boysko, Secretary- The Faculty meeting was of Treasurer. we will make all arrangements with favorable reactions. for opening the clinic as well as Inspiration and enthusiasm special interest. President Beck-* * * er, seeking more and better in- A worthwhile organization bearing our share of financing it. are twin sisters in many ways. These are our plans, bla, +, SA:~ i formation on the subiect of among our osteopathic women of and what n-T lr sir MSn1.. - -, ------. -- - I'ri- lnT1st.ilroI teaching, called on each member the city is the Auxiliary compos- your committee will do, to put class, the politician that sways them ocross. It is your oppor- his electorate, or the of the faculty to air his pet ed of the wives of practicing os- statesman methods. The group learned that teopathic physicians. The college tunity and great privilege to co- that becomes a real leader, are operate with them. Prices are gifted as inspirational because a teacher is more than a walking is indebted to them for many dictionary and when it comes to practical evidences of their in- going up. Paint costs money to of their sincerity and under- buy and time to put 'on. Your standing and enthusiasm. a crisis, can really do some terest in its activities. One of thinking and planning without this group, Mrs. H. J. Marshall, check is needed NOW to buy If osteopathy is as valuabl, his notes. Many excellent ideas wife of a Still College faculty the paint ,and to provide funds and as sane, and as scientifically were brought out and will be member, has been !honored with for the other usual clinic expens- sound as we think it is, if it taken up for discussion at a later the National Chairmanship of es. Mail it today to Dr. Rachel stands up under exhaustive clin- date. the Osteopathic Auxiliaries. The Woods, 702 Equitable Building, ical tests, if it :bears explana- Auxiliary will meet on Friday, Des Moines, Iowa, See-Treas. of tion-why not show our enthus- this clinic committee. We are Seeing Tlhrough Youn March 12th, with dinner at the iasm about it? It would be diffi- Y home of Mrs. C. Ira Gordon, asking you to consider this' a cult to find any subject more with Mrs. E. E. Steffen as as- personal letter to save the ex- worthy 'of enthusiastic acclaim. (Continued from Page 1) sisting hostess. pense of individaul letters- If we have sufficient knowledge est errors that have been made which we hope it will 'not be about it, we will be enthusiastic in diagnosis of fractures have Dr. Mary E. Golden- necessary to write. and our associates, patients and been caused by poor films, in- delightfully entertained the wo- It is easy to travel a level friends. will sense the fact and sufficient number of films and by men students of the college at a road. It is easier to go down in turn will become increasingly incomplete study of the films. dinner at her beautiful home ,on hill. But to climb the hill of interested. Skull Fractures Saturday; March 6th. A social progress takes real effort and "Enthusiasm is the genius of Due to the marked variation evening followed the dinner. secrifice. This is as true for our sincerity, and truth accomplishes of blood vessel spaces in the in- profession as for us as individ- no victories without it."-(Ed- ner plate of the cranial vault Dr. Charles Gnau- uals. The hill is before us. We ward Bulwer-Lytton.) and irregular ossification of the of the recent graduating class, must climb it together if we -Arthur D. Becker, D. O. suture lines, stereoscopic films sent us a card from Miami, Fla. reach the top. should be made for accurate We can't see the beautiful palms -Della B. Caldwell, Chmn. diagnosis of fractures or ab- and flowers on the card for the Osteopathic Health Clinic Dr. Judd L. Koch- normalities of the skull, snow and ice in Des Moines. Committee was recently married to Miss -Byron L. Cash, D. 0. And .. Mary Grove. of Pataskala, Ohio. -Dr. Warren W. Custis-,.- Dr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Becker Dr. Koch graduated. from Still Dr. Raymond Perdue- of Dayton, Ohio, sent us a,.card -held open house on Sunday, in 1932 and has since'then been 'of Flint, Mich., was recently from Florida. We wish both of March 7th, for members of the located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. elected.president of the Genesee you fellows something that we freshman class and their fam- 'Congratulations,--. vAX- Judd!ce CountyLis a OsteonathiciV-,- - Association.-e can'tV . Mnrint. *--L ilies. TH E LOG B OOK

I I Assemblies Do We Start Equal? The Ohio Circuit id 1. . A. nlletin February 12 (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Last Issue) Following music by the col- preceptable in adult than in The last long mile is ahead of ]Ilege band the students enjoyed a child life. (By L. L. Facto, D. 0.) us. Less than three months and lImovie recently issued by the Cen- The only preceptable differ- I also saw Ralph Licklider, another State Convention will 1itral Office. This is a composite ences in prenatal life are the size whom I had not seen since he be history. Dr. Laura Miller of X4of the several films sent in by and variations of amounts of graduated fourteen or fifteen Adel, chairman of the Program s1some of our colleges. The film movement which has no physical years ago. Had the pleasure of Committee, has been hard at iis not complete but is being ed- or mental evaluation. At birth, meeting and talking with Dr. work and we are certain to 'have iited and when finished will cer- or shortly after, individual char- Watson, the legislative chair- another of those conventions 1tainlyI give any prospective stu- acteristics are present. Occas- man and who has done, and is where we all have a good time ,dentI an excellent idea of the va- oinally a child is born without doing some fine work for the and a good program. riety and quantity of equipment the instinct to suckle, an abrev- Osteopathic profession in Ohio. Ere the Log Book reaches you necessary for the proper educa- iation of normal intellectual Friday morning Dr. Lang the Circuit will have been made. tion of an Osteopathic Physi- traits. Uncommon noises of a took me for a sight-seeing trip Drs. John Woods, W. M. Pear- cian.I Announcements and music given intensity will startle some around and thru the State Uni- son and H .A. Graney making closed the assembly. babies, as evidenced by an en- versity campus, after which, we the circuit in part. Dr. Woods February 19 tire body jerking, while others went up to the office, where I making the entire circuit, lec- The Phi Sigma Gamma frater- of the same age show no reac- watched Dr. Licklider do a sub- turing not only on Society Mat- nity in charge of the assembly tion, an indication of different mucous operation. I went from ters, but as well on two highly secured the services of Mr. degrees of sensitivity of the ner- here to see Dr. Clybourne and interesting professional subjects, Dwight James, attorney for the vous system. Children of the Dr. Watson at their offices. Dr. "The New Patient's First Visit" osteopathic association in the same ages do not have the same Clybourne let me see two or and "Therapeutic Planning." Dr. state of Iowa. Mr. James is well tolerance for food, an evidence three of his patients that he had Pearson of Kirksville, covering acquainted with the trials 'of the of the variation of body function. operated on for the relief of the Sixth, Third and First Dis- profession, and touched on sev- The different impressions and bunions. Dr. Hall, whom I met tricts on the 10, 11 and 12 of eral subjects that aroused con- actions of children, in the pres- at the meeting, gave me a treat- March, speaking on "Diagnosis siderable interest in the legis- ence of strangers, in the same ment for which I was very of Osteopathic Lesions by Pal- lative situation. The old adage family and reared under the grateful. Friday afternoon, left pation and Associated Pathol- of "Do or die" might well be ap- same conditions and influences, for Dayton. ogy" as well as "The X-Ray As plied to much of Mr. James' ad- reveal different interpretations When I arrived in Dayton it An Aid to Osteopathic Diagnos- dress. We hope to hear from of the occasion, a variation in was snowing very hard, so is." Dr. Graney of Des Moines him again in the future. the state of a child's mind. If thought I had better make res- covering with General Hospital February 26 the various children are observ- ervations for my trip back home Dr. Woods the Fourth, Fifth and ed when given a toy, or at play, before leaving the station. After t Following the usual opening on the 16, 17 i Second Districts number by the band the audito- the destructive instincts of some this was done, went to the Day- of March, covering the and 18 rium was darkened and the stu- are immediately obvious, while tlon-Biltmore Hotel, where the "Minor Surgery in Of- subject of dent body witnessed an interest- others are able to preserve toys meeting was held. Owing to the fice Practice." ing movie of an operation for for years-a conception of value. stormy night I did not expect in each of the Local speakers suspension of the kidney. These Those under supervision for di- very many to come to the meet- various districts also were to ap- educational films are secured rection in proper diet vary in ing but twenty or more were program. The writer pear on the through the courtesy of Davis & weight, height and resistance to there. has not been informed as to of Brooklyn, and are ex- disease, an indication of differ- Drs. Elmer and Mary Yinger The Sixth District Geck, their identity. ceptionally well done. ence in physical development. of St. Marys, drove about sixty met at the Des Moines Still Col- The choice of the various voca- miles to the meeting. They real- lege, the Third meeting at Bur- March 5 tions and professions reveals a ly deserved a medal of some lington, the First with Dr. J. J. In the spring a young man's difference in aspirations, and the sort for coming such a long Henderson at Toledo, the Fourth fancy turns to a certain well- instinctive choices of associates way on a bad night. I always at Mason City, the Fifth with known subject. Old man Halla- and romance portray vividly the enjoy seeing Warren Wood Cus- Dr. John Hirschman at Chero- day turns his fancy to what he inequalities of the human at- tis, who introduced me to his kee, and the Second at Council calls God's Country, which is the tributes and propensities. Re- secretary and office assistant, Bluffs, where they invited in the great Southwest. Dr. Halladay's ports of the social reform Miss Harris. He informed me Omaha profession as guests. travels have been largely in this workers have proved beyond that she was coming out to our territory, and with the possibil- the shadow of a doubt the college to begin her four-year Society is always The Iowa ity of summer finally arriving, he existing physical and mental course in the study of Osteo- men in anxious to welcome new gave us a taste of what we might state of various families through pathy. I now can say that she re- the field and to those of the see in the great state of Arizona. three or four generations; and arrived safely and is getting of all cent graduating classes This enjoyable travel film was that the family characteristics along fine in school. and look colleges, we say "Come fully appreciated, especially the seldom vary in mentality and Had a nice visit with Vern state us over." Iowa is a good shots of olives growing during self-support. Hoefer and Milton Zimmerman and make your in which to live the Christmas season. These traits call for the ac- after the meeting and they saw new men and home. To those ceptance of the theory that these to it that I did not miss my located, we say women already characteristics are transmitted left at 11:25 for If the State Society Girls Basketball train, which "Welcome!" from generation to generation Chicago, Des Moines, and home. in any manner, we can serve you by 'or throught genes. Until a Would like to comment a lit- will try and do so, I am certain. Just as we go to Ipress, the gene is proved an unvarying tle on the weather in Ohio dur- we 'have tried to help State Girls' Basketball Tourna- Likewise or uniform entity, this invis- ing my trip. When I arrived in you in the matter of dues, which ment is in progress at the Drake ible rudiment of transmitted Ohio on Monday morning, it was the recent graduate are five Fieldhouse. Dr. Halladay has as- for germ of character appears to rather foggy-a little like a a year for the first three signed Clarise Keift, Dorothea dollars be an active factor and the con- London fog; when I got to in practice. Then they re- Failing, and Evelyn Ketman to years tributing principle in forming Cleveland it started raining and vert to the usual fee of ten dol- the sixteen teams who are play- the theory that we do not start by the time I reached Ravenna lars. ing. These Senior girls will equal. it was really pouring down; in To old practitioners as well spend the entire day in relays at -Robt. IBi. Bachman, D. O. Columbus the rain turned to a as new, we would urge your the fieldhouse, working with the sleet and as I have already men- joining the Society. Dues paid at coaches and players from all at Dayton it was snow- this time pay until June 1, 1938. over the state of Iowa. The tour- Dr. J .. Freeland- tioned, ing. Good thing I didn't try to Pay them now and they are out nament, starting March 10th, of Coffeyville, Kans., has recent- One member in good will run thru finishing Satur- ly replaced Dr. F. M. Godfrey as make Cincinnati and Marietta. of the way. It was a tiresome trip but I standing sent in his ten dollar day, March 13th. secretary of the Osteopathic did enjoy it and appreciated the check for the next year. That State Board. Dr. Godfrey has opportunity of talking to the was Dr. H. J. Marshall of Des Mrs. J. Hayward Friend- served in this capacity for thir- districts. Moines. A good deed like that wife of Dr. J. H. Friend of Mil- ty-two years and it will be hard doctors in the different not disappoint- deserves a little publicity-how waukee, Wisc., died Feb. 24th. to think of any one else in this Hope they were about it, Harry? Sympathy is extended to the be- office. We wish for Dr. Freeland ed in the talks I gave. I expect at Paul 0. French, D. O., reaved husband and children. an equal number !of years of fine to see some of them again 410-11 'C. R. Sav. Bk., Dr. Friend graduated from Still service such as we !have had our Post-Graduate Course in. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. in 1928. from the retiring officer. June. &L TH ¢' O> - .

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Volume 14 APRIL 15, 1937 Number 4 I Contact Review Week For accommodations near the An Intensive Week of college during the week of re- That Des Moines offers special view, write to either the Victor- advantages to the student of Os- Graduate Review and Clinic ia or Brown Hotels. These, are teopathy was proved again this a short distance away and will past month in the Athletic Clin- May 31st to June 5th, Inclusive be most convenient for you. ic. Three girls, members of the Open to Osteopathic Physicians Those of you who belong to eith- graduating class, took care of er the Phi Sigma Gamma or the sixteen girls' high school basket- Atlas Club should write to the ball teams during the state tour- NO TUITION FEE * * * House here and perhaps the nament held at the Drake Field- boys will be able to ;take care of house. Plan Now to Take Advantage of This Opportunity you for the time you expect to The following week five Sen- at the be in the city. ior young men made the same Numerous calls have come in contribution at the meet for boys DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY for a demonstration of the anat- taking care of the sixteen teams omy of the Inguinal region, due entered. DES MOINES, IOWA to the interest in the injection During the first week of April, method for hernia. A cadaver II I I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ eight members of the Junior A will be available and may also Class worked from 2 p. m. until be used for other surgical dem- F --"------I WI--.-w w - m - -0- u midnight for three days, intro- onstrations. Dr. Halladay will osteopathic care to over ducing I dissect the Inguinal Canal and 400 wrestlers who came to the I show you the relations of all the Y.M.C.A. at Des Moines to com- . structures there. pete in the state tournament. I . The Primary Objective The detailed program with Drake Relays are just ahead I Ihours and time of each instruc- and our Seniors will be out there of the tor will appear next month. Be giving osteopathic aid to contest- I here for the first bell and you ants from all over the United I will stay through until the last States, and from some of our word is spoken. largest colleges and universities. Ii We think this is a contact that Intensive Post Graduate Week is worth a great deal to the stu- Ii The General Clinic dent who is assigned to do this Will Be to Serve the Immediate, Every-Day Not only have we been too work and it is of considerable busy with the quantity of out- benefit to osteopathy where ever Needs of the Osteopathic Physician side work for our Seniors but these students may go. Des I the clinic held each Monday, Moines Still College, through Wednesday and Friday at the these contacts, introduces its stu- in General Practice. college, has been making rec- dents to both coaches and play- ords. * * -* ers, many of whom have a na- I One hundred twenty-two New tional reputation. patients entered the clinic, were We cannot help but brag a Review those things that you may have forgotten. Get examined and assigned for treat- ment during the past four little. No other college of osteo- newer developments in the various fields pathy is located so that all of in step with the weeks. 2636 treatments were these contacts can be made. Stu- of practice. Get more closely acquainted with the progress given at ;the college this past not month. Add to this the outside dents at Still College work, of the college. Enjoy the meeting and mingling of many only with state and national ath- IIwork done in the OI3,Bed-fast letic tournaments but are con- alert minds. Take an active part in the round table discus- cases and Athletics and you should realize that Des Moines stantly on the job from the be- sions. Examine the available clinics. ginning of the school year until students have little time for any- the last bell rings, taking care thing else but Osteopathy. One of football, 'basketball, swim- *X % * member of the faculty said last ming, wrestling, track and base- week that it had been six months ball in our local high schools since he had been able to get a and the Catholic Aicademy. Each In Osteopathic Practice and Technic, treatment. Everyone was too, graduate of this college for the busy! past twelve years has had this in Surgery, in Obstetrics, in Pediatrics, in Gynecology, in Patients - the variety and you advantage. Read what one of the Dietetics, in Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, in Proctology, in quantity. The training girls reports: wished for. Diagnosis, in Neurology, in Athletic Injuries, in Foot Work, Osteopathic Ciare of Athletes in Physio-Therapy-the Useful, the Practical and the New Beware!!! again being Osteopathic care is recognized demonstrated and applied. The profession is as par excellence in the best care will be discussed, solicited for membership in an and training of athletes. This insurance exchange directory fact is accepted by most coaches and other so-called preferred and trainers, especially when I lists which would seem to prom- their teams are under the added Share With Us the Good to be Gained ise desirable appointments. Be- physical and nervous strain of fore you send any of these com- tournament play. For this reason panies any money, write to the the coaches of the champion in a Full Week of Work and A.O.A. and get the latest infor- girls' basketball teams of the mation on the coqmpany. Do not districts request osteopathic care Pleasant Associations. deal with these solicitors unless while their teams are playing off you know exactly1 how reliable (Continued on Page 4) ---u.---u ---------r-. --4 ------ -- r ---- C- -L' -------- 1-- they are.^ THE LOG BOOK I~~~~~~~~~ selves around school for days gave a very enlightening talk on after returning -to Des Moines. "Pneumonia in Practice." We Are Going Farther Hell-Week again! The sadly Visitors ito the house during neglected pledges have suddenly the past month included Dr. W. The recent appointment of a found themselves the center of C. Andreen, of Wyandotte, Mich., counselor in the Public Rela- interest, not however, in a way Dr. V. H. Dierdorff, of River tions department of the A.O.A. that they too, thoroughly enjoy. Rouge, Mich., and Dr. D. V. is a marked advancement and Ask Jack Miller where Valley Goode, of Runnells, Iowa. will fill a need that has been Junction is . . . McLean about Extra!! The Atlas Diamond- staring at us for some time. We cigarette butts, or Hardy where ball team is in the making-so have always thought that this the ball park is. beware! job needed some one on it who We congratulate Joe Robert- could devote all of his time to son, who was pledged to Psi Sig- its very necessary part of our ma Alpha, and Gordon Fischer, existance. Dr. Ray Hulburt has who was taken under the wings (H. D.) done exceptionally well with it, (E. O. S.) of Sigma Sigmi Phi. On Friday, April 9th, we en- considering that he has had Freshmen! Psi Sigma Alpha Six Weeks' Exams are about joyed a chicken dinner with Drs. about ten other things to do at still wants to know, Why You in our laps and again the dust Goodfellow, Cash, Larimore and the same time. Now he can be Chose Osteopathy As A Career? is blown off books and the re- Pohl as our guests. We heard a relieved to carry on with other Give us your answer sure by view is on! delightful talk by each and some important duties that he is so April 30, as the Freshman Es- Dr. Macklin, blind Des Moines interesting sidelights of their well trained to assume. We sin- say Contest closes at midnight osteopath and inventer of the private practice. We also had the cerely hope that this is not all of that date. Macklin Osteopathic Table, is pleasure of hearing Dr. Goodfel- on paper and that those appoint- We are proud Ito welcome the going to give us a talk and dem- low as our guest speaker at our ed to assist in this work will following men as pledges to our onstration in the very near fu- Friday morning assembly. feel deeply the obligation and organization: Joe Gurka, Joe ture. It seems as though we have in will take the .time and put the Robertson, Lowell Augustine, Things to worry about-Sen- our school a member of the Sal- thought into it that it needs. Neal Kitchen, Paul Kimberly, iors: Graduation and State vation Army. Is that right, Bill? Public Relations is a broad and Ernest Light. Boards; Juniors: O. B. and gen- For Sale--One cheap Buick, field. A watchful eye must be Dr. Arthur Eastman, a local eral clinic; Sophomores: Every- very good 0. B. car. See Dresser kept on what the other fellow is dentist, was guest speaker at thing; Freshmen: Nothing???? -also one Gyn book, never been doing. A watchful eye must be our most recent banquet. He REMEMBER: "An Osteopath used. kept on our own profession :to gave a very interesting and ed- should always feel he is the It must be Spring again-at see that they hew to the line ucational talk on "The Teeth judge who presides over the least we've seen a Red Breast- and a watchful eye must be kept in Relation to Oral Focci of In- court of inquiry."-A. T. Still. not a bird, but Daniels has his on the whole country to take fection." He aided his talk with shirt open, disclosing a scarlet advantage of every opportunity the use of a projector to show red flannel. Guess he thinks it's to present Osteopathy in a favor- X-Rays on a screen. ATLA CLUBM time to come out of hibernation. able way. Senior speeches were given at (E. M. I) And speaking of red, there's There is a very definite place a recent meeting by Robert Our last article stated that the red-head who along with his for our science. The majority of Campbell, on "Vitamins" and by Spring was here, but Mother Na- partner, worked hard all one the people in our country know Jack Eddy, on "Diabetes." ture fooled us again and revert- morning to collect 'bottles to sell too, little about therapy. The ed back to snow and cold for -only to lose all the money in millions being spent each year almost another month. However, a machine in the afternoon. for patent medicines prove that. A2 it can be safely said that Spring Lucky Yukl - or maybe we The people are not only being (B. M.) is here to stay-or is it? should say unlucky-made a hit poisoned by stuff that comes The pledges of Delta Omega With an indoor steak-fry as a for five dollars the other night, in bottles but they are also hav- have been a ctive the last few climax, a most successful "Hell only to have a bunch of mooch- ing their minds poisoned by lit- weeks complying with impos- Week" ended on the evening of ers there to spend it for him. erature, radio talks and other ed pledge duties. If you haven't March 24. Life-long impressions contacts deliberately made to noticed Oscar the pet Anatomy and memories were made and all Dr. Mary Goldehi- degrade the osteopath in the mannekin has been scrubbed the pledges emerged unscathed, President of the O.W.N.A. and mind of the country. and washed, you should go have although "Hen Fruit" Enge- member of the faculty of the We have a letter on our desk a look at him, because he is so mann was a wee bit tired out. college, recently made an exten- from the assistant superintend- clean and shining he is quite Formal initiation was held on sive planei trip east. She attend- ant of a medical hospital. He handsome. Sunday, April 5th, and we feel ed meetings in Grove City, Pitts- intends to study Osteopathy some Pledges Dorothy Hollen, La- honored to announce the install- burgs, Harrisburg, and Philadel- day, for he sees in his institu- vonne Overton, Rebecca Rich- ation of two honorary members phia, Pa., Washington, D. C. and tion a need for it. He favors the ardson and Lilly McClure, as a whom we believe to be outstand- New York City. While in Wash- use of all of the hospitals by part of their duties prepared a ing men on our own faculty. ington she attended the dedica- qualified members of our pro- six-thirty dinner for the active They are Dr. S. P. Callison and tion of several trees in Potomac fession. He refused to sign a re- members of the Sorority, at the Dr. C. Ira Gordon. Park by the O.W.N.A., celebrat- cent protest sent to him that home of Evelyn Ketman, Mon- Final degrees were conferred ing the Sesquicentennial of the was intended to be used to in- day evening, March 22. The din- upon ten new men, whome we Constitution and honoring the fluence legislators against Osteo- ner was exceptionally good - are proud to, announce as active memory of Dr. A. T. Still. The pathy. We have many more of those girls really can cook, members of our chapter. They Grove City Reporter-Herald and this type of man but we have boys! After the dishes were all are as follows: George Bunge, other papers along the route, few who have the will power to about washed the girls furnished en- of Detroit, Michigan; John P. carried numerous items oppose the wishes of organized tertainment for the rest of the Engemann, of Belding, Mich.; the trip and the speakers. medicine. This is just one phase evening with Lavonne playing Harold Heideman, of Kewanee, of Public Relations that we are Miss Frances Halladay- the piano and the others sing- Ill.; Ernie Johnson, of St. Paul, interested in. daughter of Dr. H. V. Halladay, new venture! ing. Minn.; Howard Johnston, of De- Support this married Easter Sunday to Dr. Rachel Woods graciously troit, Mich.; Danny McKinley, of was Jr., in opened her home Ito the Soror- Detroit, Mich.; Robert MacKay, Mr. Harry iC. Grigsby, Tucson, Ariona. Miss Halladay Monday evening, April 5th. of Detroit, Mich.; Wilson Sim- Board Meeting ity, will be remembered by many of Everyone enjoyed her very prac- mons, of Detroit, Mich.; Don tical talk on "The Osteopathic Wicke, of Cincinnati, Ohio; and the profession as registrar for At the recent meeting of the the Interfraternity Council for Woman Physician in Business." Dale Widmer of Bloomfield, Ia. Board, items for discussion cen- The next business meeting Congratulations to all of them! the past several years. tered around the student body. will be held in the school li- Two very successful practical Peter SanFilippo- The Seniors who will shortly brary, Monday noon, April 12. work nights have been held dur- brother of Dr. M. L. SanFilippo graduate were taken through the ing the past month and a great of Milwaukee, Wise., died Feb- usual examination of their rec- deal of benefit has been derived ruary 24th. Dr. SanFilippo is a ords and the :extremely few from them. Dr. Arthur D. Beck- recent graduate of Still College. found wanting were taken care (C. M.) er was guest speaker on March of. Easter Vacation seems in 22 and gave an interesting dis- Dr. and Mrs. Carl Blech- Plans for Graduation, the Re- many cases to be harder than cussion on "Percussion in Rela- of Milwaukee, Wisc., announce view Week, and the A.O.A. school. We noted many tired and tion to the Heart and Lungs." the birth !of Terry, April 3, 1937. meeting in Chicago were also TX(7/Aih+ '7C wnarv fellonws draging them- On April 5th. Dr. Fred Campbell .diseilkLILLJU ssod.IC,V vv va'L,j lvulv .xTV....oo---- .. VIv.ut 1L, I -U. THE LOG BOOK II I The LoS Book Assemblies Chicago Thanks ODD March 19 Dr. Fred Still, general pro- I always read 0. 0. McIntyre. The Official Publication of The occasional Friday morn- gram chairman, gives the follow- wayHe has of suchwriting an easyabout non-excitable things. But DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE ing when President Becker takes ing information in regard to -I jumped from my chair when I OF OSTEOPATHY the platform is always one to some of the important features read the following, which appear- remember. About the middle of to be found on the program of ed in the Chicago Herald-Exam- President Arthur D. Becker iner, March 14th. I like to read each semester it is time to hesi- the Forty-first Osteopathic Con- such things for they reflect my Faculty Advisor, H. V. Halladay tate and take stock of ourselves, vention: own thoughts-especially since I to see have had two uncles who were Editor _ E. Harwood what has been accomp- The roster of speakers will medical doctors-H.V.H. lished and what is to come and constitute by and large one of * * * Osteopathy Without Limitation no one can take up the facts of the most representative groups From a letter: "I have been college a life and weave them with ever ito appear before a national practising physician for 47 years, the fancies any better than Dr. assembly. Diversification has practising in the hospitals of Professional Idealism Becker. This "renewal" talk been sought; Practical demon- two large cities, on the battle was presented March 19 and we strations and discussions will be fields, in the Brazil jungles and left If you measure your success the assembly that morning emphasized. for 19 years in a smaller West- with our shoulders a little in practice in dollars and cents, A man's hobby will straighter and our step firmer. be a focal ern city. Surgery has made pro- you are a commercialist. If you point of interest on the program The intervening Easter Vaca- gress but medicine has stool still measure your success in practice of the Forty-first Annual Con- since it was tion erased an assembly for us first launched as a by the service you are able to vention next July in Chicago. science. but from reports, the time was Sanitation lessened yel- render, you are a professional This hobby is the well spent and enjoyed, as many Convocation low fever, no't drugs. Tuberclu- individual. of Education. took advantage of the short va- The man is Presi- losis, if lessened, and I'm not I am dent John E. Rogers of not setting up any argu- cation to journey home for a the certain it has 'been, was so af- ment against the ;commercial day or two. American Osteopathic Associa- fected by a change in living and world. tion. All honor to the great in- April 2 diet. I have seen a hundred pan- dustrialists, who Inaugurated by Dr. Rogers aceas hailed have made this On April 2 the Delta Omega for this plague and a better and more pleasant world Sorority provided ;the student and his associates three years that, and soon forgotten. When in which ago, the Convocation to live. We owe an group with a speaker of great has a four- man is healed every doctor of everlasting debt fold purpose: to correlate of gratitude to talent, who painted a realistic teach- five years' practice, if honest, those great ing principles and methods minds that have word picture of foreign lands. in knows it is done by nature. made the luxuries the six approved of yesterday Rev. F. J. Weert, pastor of St. colleges; to de- Drugs alleviate at times and doc- the necessities termine and the common John's Lutheran Church, near new and more effective tors' words offer rare comfort, properties of today. teaching They have a the college, recently made a trip methods; to keep the but they do not cure. When we big and important place in the to Europe. In his own delightful colleges apace with clinical and learn the mysteries of Nature world of affairs and they occupy way he reviewed laboratory research in general; we will have mastered the sci- it. They have their idealisms and some of the high lights of this trip and all and to inform the profession-at- ence of healing, and not before." they reach them. want to hear more of this jour- large, through the medium of When 1 meet a physician and ney. The assembly time on that the national convention, of acad- Dr. H. V. Halladay- I ask him, "How are things go- emic and practical developments d . S l t morning was far too short for in the colleges. drove to Springfield, Ill., to talk ing and how is the practice?" everyone present, including the "It is difficult, especially for at the State Convention there on and he answers, "Just fine, I speaker. did $400.00 last month," I know April 9 older members of the profession Wednesday, April 7. His subject to keep informed !of progress in was "The Care of Athletes." In his mind and I know his inter- The Iota Tau Sigma Fratern- our academic program," Dr. the afternoon he met with 15 est. If he says, "I have lots of ity through a prearranged coin- program," Dr. coaches and talked to them in Rogers stated c o a c h e s a n d t a l k e d business, but collections are not cidence presented to us two of in a recent inter- to them in so good and I am much discour- their grand officers on April 9. view, "and unwarranted criti- regard to the newer methods of aged," I do not feel critical or Dr. L. S. Larrimore, of Kansas cism is sometimes leveled at the examination and care of mem- censorious, but I know what his City, Mo., spoke briefly. We are colleges and their ability to in- bers of their various teams. A ideal of success is. sure that he could have taken still in the minds of students a taping demonstration proved to When I meet a physician and more time. Dr. W. V. Goodfel- sound conception of the osteo- be of exceptional interest to the I ask, "How are things going low, of Hollywood, pathic philosophy. The Convoca- coaches. Dr. Halladay will ap- AL-A hove-- .a fle4 Ban-- _, j<9S11 California, 'is t11 ini t ft . tion of Education was establish- pear on the program of the state an! n1 was then introduced and took as he answers, "My practice is most his theme, "The Practice of Os- ed, as a part of the program of meeting at Sioux Falls, S. Dak. interesting. I saved a six-year- teopathy." Dr. Goodfellow is not national conventions, to open on May 24 with a similar sub- old child with broncho pneu- unknown to our student body. the colleges to the scrutiny of ject. monia by osteopathic treatment This is the second time he has the profession as a whole; to and care, after it had been given visited us and we should have show, primarily, that osteopathy this elaborate display of inter- up ,to die by other physicians," that honor, for he is an alumnus not only IS being taught in our esting products. I know what he considers mat- of our college. It is needless to colleges but that it is being The sectional program this ters of first importance. If he add that he is thoroughly osteo- taught more effectively and more year will bring some of the pro- says, "I had splendid results in pathic and his talk was all too thoroughly every year." fession's finest talent to the plat- conservative osteopathic treat- short. Dr. Goodfellow stressed The Convocation is composed form. Subjects have been select- ment of a 'bad case of peptic the need for more of our pro- of representatives appointed by ed in line with the general pol- ulcer after it had resisted other fession in the smaller commun- their respective state association icy of offering material of corn- types of treatment for many ities to carry on a general prac- presidents. Members meet at mon interest and a practical na- years," I know where his am- tice. His trip, which extended to each national convention to dis- ture; the practitioner may be bitions lie. If he says, "I begin the east coast, was in the inter- cuss and correlate findings and assured that his attendance will to feel new confidence in osteo- est of the fraternity largely but to report, through selected Con- be well rewarded. pathic measures, because I can our entire student body bene- vocation speakers, to the profes- A parlor in the Stevens Hotel better evaluate bad body me- fited greatly by his visit. sion. has been assigned to be used as chanics and can more surely Four nationally-known physic- Hospitality headquarters for the solve associated problems," I Dr. and Mrs. T. 0. Lashlee- ians will present the group on Entertainment Committee. The am made aware of the trend of of Jackson, Tenn., announce the the speakers' platform at the Chicago women will be hostess- his thinking. arrival of a son, Junior, March Chicago Convention next July. es and information about enter- If we give first place to ser- 24th. Much interest is being mani- tainment, sight-seeing, where to fested by exhibitors all over the go and how to get there, will be vice to our fellows and the I growth and continued develop- must be: how good a college country in this convention and I dispensed from this center. Reg- ment of osteopathy, the greatest may we build and how much believe it will be the finest ex- ular scheduled sight-seeing bus contribution ever made to the may we contribute to assure the hibit we have ever held. tours will be started from this healing arts, the financial side best results in making compe- The exhibits will take up ap- point. The Entertainment Com- takes care of itself. I heartily tent osteopathic physicians. As proximately 15,000' square feet mittee will be glad to arrange agree that the business side of physicians, our first thought of space and the distance from special sight-seeing trips upon one's practice should be conduct- must be: how valuable can I one end of the exhibit floor to request. ed in a business-like manner and make my services to my patients, the other is approximately one The formal ball in honor of that sound business principles to my community and to my city block. With the exception of the President of the American should be used. profession. the grand ballroom, the entire Osteopathic Association is sched- As educators, our first thought -Arthur D. Becker, D. 0. second floor will be occupied by uled for Monday evening. THE LOG BOOK I bruises and old infections, es- Contact pecially on the shin bones. Ban- From Scotland < |3.B..ulltilln dage and tape and they were not (Continued from Page 1) aware of their presence. We have on our desk copies the Iowa State Basketball Tour- The amusing side of the ex- of The Weekly Scotsman, pub- IOWA STATE OSTEOPATHIC nament. perience was when the announc- lished in Edinburgh. Under the PROGRAM Every year the Des Moines er over the public address ap- late of January 3, we found a Still College of Osteopathy sends paratus gave us the remarkable .engthy article which takes up out senior .students, especially the cause of Osteopathy. It was May 5th publicity of being able to give trained under Dr. H. V. Halla- aid and rubdowns. I written by an M. D. It is quite 9:30--Call to Order by Prog- medical day. This year, Dorothea Fail- wondered how many M. D.'s fair. The writer would like to ram Chairman. ing, Evelyn Ketman, and Clarise "rub- see the dirt cleaned from the Os- Lester could give a so-called 9:30-Devotions-Dr. Kieft have well merited the trust down." Well, it wasn't long be- teopathic profession for he be- P. Fagan. and confidence of Osteopathy and fore we had him saying a lot of lieves there is a great deal of 9:40-Address of Welcome- the various coaches in their care different things, among which truth in the osteopathic concept. Mayor Joseph Allen. of the girl athletes. was included "Des Moines Still [t is well written and if read 10:10-Response, and Presi- Mrs. Franklin P. Johnson, College of Osteopathy." with attention should have help- dent's Address-Dr. John hostess to the visiting teams, at ed where help was needed in Woods. the Drake Fieldhouse, offered Northup, O'Berski, Theilking, England and Scotland. 10:40-Bites and Stings of In- the use of her private office to Frank, Dawe, Anderson, Corey The following week, Dr. W. sects and Snakebites-Dr. the student osteopathic physic- and Russell all came back from Kelman Macdonald, president of J. L. Jones. ians and there they were kept the tournament ready to start the British Osteopathic Associa- 11: 30 Business Meeting. busy treating floor burns, blis- with another. This work is not tion, replied, congratulating the 12:30 Luncheon. ters, taping ankles and knees, Osteopathy ito our author, who is unknown. Both Cardiograph- only proving 1: 3 0-Electro working out the Charlie horses, own students but to the boys the original article and the re- Dr. Arthur D. Becker. and meeting, Ito the best of their and others associated with the ply were dignified and showed 2:15- Legislation-Dwight ability, any emergency which teams. the writers to be gentlemen and James. might arise. Their services were scholars as well as physicians. Laymen Who 3:00-Prominent greatly appreciated by the coach- We have space to quote only Have Been Osteopathic es and gratefully accepted by the part of some of the reports Boosters Dr. C. E. Still. basketball girls. handed in from those who took "Vette Kell" Facts Worth 4:00-Heart care of the boys playing in the Knowing-Dr. J. L. Jones. Space limits us to this one re- State Basketball Tournament. The Atlas Club has the social Mary 6:3 0-Banquet-Dr. port. The others were nearly the These speak for themselves. spotlight focused on them as Dr. J. P. Golden, Chairman; same. These Senior girls know Basketball Tournament they prepare to present their an- Toastmaster. Schwartz, what it means ito make actual As the student in charge of nual spring dance at Iowa's Ball. 8: 0-0President's contacts with athletes of their the Marshalltown High School newest and most modern ball- own sex and they know what to team in the state room, the Tromar, Friday April May 6th basketball do when they are injured. tournament, I was gratified with 23rd. 9:00-Diagnosis and Treatment the results of the osteopathic Arrangements have been com- of Prostate Enlargement- The report from the eight treatment and care that I was pleted whereby "Vette Kell and Dr. Byron Cash. Juniors who took care of the able to carry out. Coach R. E. His Orchestra" will make a trip 9:45- B Technic-Dr. Ger- boys entered in the state wrest- Dickenson of the team, said: from Iowa City to provide the trude Collard. ling tournament are all about "I am sure that we can give music. The personality of "Vet- 10: 00-Osteopathic Technic- the same. We quote one of these credit to Osteopathy for keeping te" and his exceptionally skilled Dr. Arthur Allen. in his own words so you can see the muscles of the boys in good arrangements ,of present and 11:00-How to Make Friends just what a student really gets shape and for successfully bat- past favorites are sure to make and Influence People-Rev. out of this type of clinical prac- tling of impending colds." him many new friends as has his C. N. Bigelow. tice: The result of treatment and radio presentations and many 11:30-Business Meeting. Wrestling Tournament care enabled one player, espec- personal appearances through- 12:30 Luncheon-O.W.N.A. The tournament, to me, was ially, to be fit for the final out this part of the country. Business Meeting; O.W.N.A. very beneficial in many ways. games. The evening following Present indications tend to Auxiliary Business Meeting. First of all, along educational the second game I had to go to assure a grand success for this 1:30-Proctology-Dr. J. P. lines. It was my first experience the hotel and administer treat- enterprize, with dancing from Schwartz. with the care of athletes. Many ment to one of the regular play- nine to one, and an admission 2:00-Osteopathic Emergen- types of men, boys and youths ers. A temperature of 101, pulse price of only one dollar per cies Dr. Rolla Hook. were encountered. Also shapes, 90, respiration increased, aching couple. The boys rightfully look 2:45 The Value of O.W.N.A. sizes and weights. feeling throughout ;the body and forward to support from the stu- to Osteopathy Through the Working over the boys I congestion in the nasal passages. dent body as well as members of Federation of Women's found that they responded very Osteopathic treatment, including the profession. Clubs-Dr. Mary Golden. readily to the treatment. By this lymphatic pump supplemented 3:00 Case Histories-Dr. J. I mean that when our soft tis- with adjuncts as painting of the I took care of. Smith had a stiff P. Schwart. sue work was done, I could de- throat, cleaning of nasal pass- neck, so I corrected the cervical 4:00-Osteopathic Technic- tect to my satisfaction the relax- ages, a hot steaming bath and a lesion which was present. I Dr. Arthur Allen. ation of muscles more so than good night's sleep. The following treated the first six fellows at ever before. morning he was feeling fine and the half and after the game I Oklahoma Our duties were to administer was able to play the last two treated all ten men. While they first aid Ito injuries, which were games in fine style. were in the shower room some- reports: Melrose, the one turned the hot water on The 34th annual state conven- many. The most common of Another won the Kennedy and his back was scald- tion will be held at the Skirvin these were floor burns and mat Class B team which was under my ed. I covered it with unguentine, Hotel in Oklahoma City, on May burns envolving the knees and state tournament, during the entire series of and took care of Cornwall's an- 12-13. An excellent program is elbows. Cleaning the area thor- care All of the players were kle. They seemed pleased with planned with plenty of enter- oughly and placing on collodium games. at the hotel between the care I had given them and tainment for all. made the part quite comfortable treated after the stinging sensation of games and many Charlie horses took me out to dinner after the the application left. and floor burns were taken care game. They said they would Dr. W. J. Morrison- I found that the taping of the of. The Melrose coach and all of want someone next year when of Anita, Iowa, sent us an inter- knee, shoulder, elbows and ank- the players were very much they come back. They are sure esting item about the care of les, taught to us by Dr. Halla- pleased with the effects of the they will, as they are only los- one of the 'basketball players day, came in extremely handy. care I gave and were very pleas- ing one man. during the recent district tour- I had one boy from Ottumwa, in ant to work with. Maybe you are not a fan but nament. Dr. Morrison, being on the 115 lb. class, with a very To show what another student some of you would have liked the job, corrected a lesion in the tender deltoid. Previous injuries did we quote: Friday I was down this job, we are sure. These sen- boy's neck, which was acquired made it quite a handicap. The there before the game and gave ior students are learning by ac- during the play, and enabled triangular deltoid taping rein- each member of the team a tual contact just what happens him to continue through the forced on each side enabled him treatment. Cornwall's ankle was in a game and they are prepar- game, even to shooting the final to carry on with success the rest bad, so I treated it especially and ed to give the care that is ap- basket which won for his team. of the evening. also Budolfson's eye. He also preciated by the players and the Good work, and timely! There were many minor cuts, had a slight Charlie horse which coach. Ye > --- I THE Entered as second class Accepted for mailing matter, February 3rd, 1923 at special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. ;I) LOG BOOK

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Volume 14 MAY 15, 1937 Number 5 GRADUATE REVIEW and CLINIC The Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy cordially invites members of the OSTEOPATHIC PROFESSION to join with us in Six Days of Intensive Study and Demonstration.

NO TUITION CHARGE CLASSES BEGIN AT 8:00 A. M. MONDAY Your only expense will be your usual expenses, which should If you arrive late you miss something. not be much more than if you were staying at home. MAY 31 TO JUNE 5 INCLUSIVE

GRADUATE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS ONLY From Monday through to and including Saturday. Every day for the week and the whole week crowded. Evening ses- The course is not open to the public nor to any physician other sions also. than a graduate of our own science. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE GIVEN REGISTER AT THE COLLEGE OFFICE Many wish a record of Post-Graduate work. You will be given The office is on the second floor of the college building, which an official certificate for your full attendance. No extra is located at 722 Sixth Avenue. charge.

HRS. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

8:00 Dr. A. D. Becker Dr. A. D. Becker Dr. R. B. Bachman Dr. R. B. Bachman Dr. R. B. Bachman Dr. R. B. Bachman A. M. Osteopathic Chest Gynecology Gynecology Obstetrics Obstetrics Principles Diagnosis

9:00 Dr. J. M. Woods Dr. J. M. Woods Dr. J. M. Woods Dr. C. I. Gordon Dr. C. I. Gordon Dr. C. P. Callison A. M. Osteopathic Osteopathic Osteopathic Physio Physio Dietis Therapeutics Therapeutics Therapeutics Therapy Therapy

10:00 Dr. J. L. Schwartz Dr. J. L. Schwartz Dr. J. L. Schwartz Dr. J. I. Schwartz Dr. M. E. Golden Dr. M. E. Golden A. M. Proctology Proctology Proctology Proctology Pedriatrics Pedriatrics

11:00 Dr. J . P. Schwartz Dr. J. P. Schwartz Dr. H. A. Graney Dr. H. A. Graney Dr. J. P. Schwartz Dr. J. P. Schwartz A. M. Surgical Surgical Surgical Surgical Surgical Surgical Diagnosis Diagnosis Diagnosis Diagnosis Diagnosis Diagnosis

1':30 Dr. C. P. Callison Dr. i~. L. Facto Dr. C. P. Callison Dr. H. J. Marshall Dr. H. J. Marshall Dr. H. J. Marshall P. x | Diet etics Acute Infectious Dietetics anoe Eye-Ear-Nose Eye-Ear-Nose P. M.Dietetics Diseases and Throat and Throat and Throat

2:30 Dr. H. E. Clybourne Dr. H. E. Clybourne Dr. A. D. Becker. L. FactoDr. FactoL. l. Dr. L. ]Faito p, M. Foot Foot Heart Acute Infectious Neurology Physical Technic Technic Diagnosis Diseases Diagnosis

3:30 Dr. B. L. Cash Dr. B. L. Cash Dr. 0. E. Owen Dr.,G. E. Fisher Dr. 0. E. Owen Dr. G. E. Fisher P. M. X-Ray X-Ray Pathology Clinical Cancer and Clinical Pathology Heredity Pathology

4:30 Dr. H. V. HalladayDr. H. V. HalladayDr. H. V. HalladayDr. H. V. Halladay Dr. G. E. Fisher Dr. 0. E. Owen P. M. Taping Athletic Muscle and Liga- Anatomy Clinical .Contacts. mentous Injuries Demonstration Pathology Endocrinology

7:00 Round Table Round Table Round Table Round Table to on Osteopathic on Osteopathic on Osteopathic 630 P M on Osteopathic 3 Technic Technic Technic Technic 8: 0 Dr. R. B. Bachman Dr. L. L. Facto Dr. J. M. Woods Class Dinner Dr. C. I. Gordon P. M. in Charge in Charge in Charge in Charge Clinic PresentationsAs Available; in Various Classes. Program Subject to Change as Necessity Might Indicate. THE LOG BOOK __ ___II_~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I - members of Phi Sigma Gamma Next Sunday a round robin who plan to attend the Review will be held at the West High Assemblies Week at the college, to stay at Stadium, in soft ball, to deter- the fraternity house during that mine the champions of the var- April 23rd time. Plenty of room. ious classes. No one should miss Another interesting and in- As the time grows less and the this good time. structive film furnished by the school term is about over, may We shall again hold a Senior Davis and Geck Company was we extend our sincere wishes to Banquet this year, where we will the feature of the assembly on the student body and faculty for bid farewell to our Seniors and April 16th. Due to the illness of a successful and pleasant Sum- wish them the best of luck in Dr. Halladay, Dr. Owens skill- mer. their chosen profession. fully operated ,the projector and "Be seein' you in Chicago!" At ithis time the graduatng carried the assembly through in Seniors of Sigma Sigma Phi fra- the usual manner. This marks terniryL-___ J.-* wisn"'1',_ ,the 't ',uncergradauates ',,1 _ _ -1. the final surgical film for the ATLAS CLU m - of Still College good will and year and we again thank Davis best wishes in their coming and Geck for their excellent (E. M. I.) (G. H. B.) years, and to the members of the service. Four years have passed since The wide open spaces are of With another year just about our Seniors, now graduating, en- fraternity we leave, may they over, interest at this time of year, due we find the boys eager to tered Still College. Now after do their best to carry out the get through their finals and back work of Sigma Sigma Phi to bet- to the approaching vacation per- having been together, we will iod. A film showing a trip from home for three more months. scatter Ito ter their school, as we will try different parts of the Seattle to Des Moines was shown With heavy hearts we look for- country. We may have had some to help better our profession in ward to this year's graduation, the field. taking the student body to difficulties in our subjects and points of interest around Seattle, for we will lose four good men And to everyone in the clinic, but our real trial ... farewell. Puget Sound and Victoria. The from our active chapter. Broth- is yet to come. ers Eddy, Evans, Ketman and scene shifted to Glacier Park Stimson are soon to get their Beta Chapter is happy to an- and south into Yellowstone. sheepskins and may their suc- nounce the conferring of the From Yellowstone east the trip cess and happiness be unlimited. first degree on the following men The sorority girls went on a made a stop at Hell's Half Acre, Election of officers for the - Blackwood, Sporck, :Barnes, weiner roast out to Greenwood The Black Hills and The Bad coming year was held at our Wooliscroft and Daniels. Park, April 26th. Georgiana Lands, so that nearly every type last regular meeting. Officers The chapter wishes to extend Harris and Carol Ketman were of scenery in the west was cov- for Ithe coming year are: Nolble to the college its best wishes for guests; also Bobby Slocum and ered. Several students plan to Skull, Henry Leslie; Occipital, next Fall. Here's hoping that Bobby Paul, small sons of Ruth spend part of their Summer va- Marcus Gerlach; Pylorus, Wil- 100 new freshmen will be here Paul and Anna Slocum. Every cation in this section of the coun- X t- i_ 1 %hwr a one11,n^r heA I ea...... ^. c^n ^A +lrtime4"%^; hnil i- +lftin.v. liam Costello; Stylus, Howard Allin LJtiaJrlmUCt;Ran+ ma-. . try. This program was given on Johnston; Sacrum, George Bun- Brother Dresser certainly is all claimed they ate too, much April 23rd. ge; Receptaculum, Jon Hagy; versatile-notice that the only and felt terrible the next day. April 30th Styloid, John Engeman. thing lacking is the femur. Waz- Dorothy Hollen, Rebecca Rich- On April 30th the Sigma Sig- Entertaining the Queen of the za matter-can't you find one? ardson, Lavonne Overton and ma Phi had planned a very in- Drake Relays was the high light To the entire Senior Class we Lilly McClure were formally in- teresting movie prepared by the of the evening at our annual offer our best wishes. The re- itiated after a banquet a't Grace A.O.A. The transportation facil- Spring dance, held Friday eve- maining s'tudents we hope will Ransom's Tea Room on May 8. ities failed the fraternity land ning, April 23, at the Tromar have a very enjoyable vacation The girls were presented with the film didn't arrive in time for Ballroom. The dance was a huge and that they will return with shoulder corsages of yellow pan- the regular Friday meeting. The success and we are looking for- a Freshman tucked under each sies. time was taken by Drs. Becker ward to this event next year. arm. The sorority wishes to extend and Halladay, who reviewed the Dr. Arthur P. Wheelock, local congratulations to Mary Beth plans for the next four weeks, optometrist, was guest ispeaker Zeigler, Dorothea Failing, and in closing the college year. for us on Monday evening, April Clarise Keift, who will graduate May 7th With the college band scoured 19. "Eyes and the General Prac- (H. D.) on May 28th. titioner" was his subject and we Election of officers for the and polished after its appearance all learned a great deal, from The past year, under the lead- fall semester will be held Mon- at the state convention, the as- this very interesting talk. ership of Brothers Ryan and day noon, May 17, in the school sembly needed no other attrac- Dr. Glenn Bigsby of Macks- Dunham, we feel has been very library. All members are re- tion. However, we were shown burg, Iowa, was a visitor at the successful. Eleven men have quested to attend. a film taken at the last several house during the past month. been initiated into the fratern- conventions and scenes in De- This being our last publica- ity and we feel that our objec- troit and Milwaukee caused tive has been carried out as suc- May Calendar many involuntary outbursts. tion of notes until next fall, we .... 44,.o _-L..... - .. __ wish everyone a happy vacation cessiui, It not more so, ;nan in Quite a group of the student and may we all return ready for previous years. The ensuing Keep these dates in mind. The body is made up of residents of work in September. year's programs have already next three weeks will be busy the two well known cities. A been outlined and the future ones here at the college. We few odds and ends taken at the looks very bright. have our dates circled in red college and the Fair in Chicago, The fraternity awarded two and we hope you check some of brought forth laughs. The band cups 'to the January graduating these and plan to be with us: closed with a new numiber and Yes Sir! "Believe It or Not" class, one for Service to Osteo- Week of May 17th-Fratern- proved that Still College has Spring is evidently here and pathy, and one for Service to the ity and Sorority banquets. just as good a musical organiza- Summer must be just around the College. These awards went to May 21st-Senior Class Day. tion, if not better, than some next corner. As a gesture of con- 0. E. Owens and Chester Wy- May 26-27-Final Exams. that we hear over the radio. fidence in the weather man we man, respectively. Two cups for May 27-Senior Banquet. We are looking ahead to that cleaned house and removed those duplication of these awards will May 28-Graduation. Senior Assembly the 21st. good looking storm windows. be presented to members of the May 31 to June 5-Review Our final and most important May graduating class. Week. gesture of confidence was the A bowling-- tournament was Board and Faculty announcement of the date for sponsored this year and managed Dr. E. L. Robinson- A final check on students and our annual Spring Dance. by Jolley and Dresser. This is of Palestine, Texas, sends us t faculty was the major reason for It seems that the only thing the first of 'this kind the college news clipping of a very interest- the Board and Faculty meeting you can hear now days is "How has enjoyed for many years. Phi ing case of Hiccoughs which was held May 7th. Everything is set many more days?'" It almosi Sigma Gamma won with a total cured by osteopathy !administer- for the graduation of the May, seems too good to be true and we of nineteen games, nosing the ed by Dr. Robinson, after all the 1937 Class and fipal plans have are all looking forward to, finale Atlas Club out by one game. A M. D.'s for miles around had been made for the week of re- and then home and the folks cup will also ibe awarded for this failed to give any relief. view. At the meeting of the fac- Summer always looks good lbui activity. ulty, hours and subjects were when we have been away. from Bridge was another activity South Dakota.- assigned and we call your at- home for a full semester-ther sponsored by Sigma Sigma Phi is having its state convention on tention to the front page ,again when Summer comes-Whoops! and we all enjoyed many inter- May 24th and 25th. Dr. J. P. with a complete detailed pro- It looks extra good!! esting Sunday afternoons at the Schwartz and Dr. H. V. Halla- gram. We of the Board and Fac- At this time we would like tc various houses. Phi Sigma Gam- day, of the faculty, will attend ulty of the College will be look- extend an invitation to Alumni ma once more came ou't on top. and take part in the program. ing for you! THE LOG BOOK I from and where they are going. The May '37 Class We Introduce... Those of you who want more The Log Book osteopaths in your own commun- - Alan Becker ity must work The Official Publication The college year is rapidly of Des Moines, a little harder to of who will finish get the young :DES MOINES STILL drawing to a close. By the time the Mo. Board folks interested in COLLEGE and also tiake Osteopathy OF OSTEOPATHY you receive this issue of the Log the Michigan exam. as a vocation. We have recently -- Book most of the actual work of Emil Braunschweig of Peter- had letters from )President -----Arthur D. Becker the semester will be over and son, Iowa, will take the Iowa osteopaths in practice asking final reviews will be in order. Board. how they can interest 'the young Faculty Adviser, H. V. Halladay When we man or woman in our science. approach the end of a Harlan Bobenhouse of Des semester there is one event that Direct contacts we think are the Editor ------. ____E. Harwood Moines, will take the Iowa stands out above all others. It Board. best. Get into the preparatory is the graduation schools and give vocational Osteopathy Without of a class. talks Limitation Gene Beghtol of DeKalb, Ill., -and keep at --- it. One is not Those of you in the field do will take the Iowa Board. not enough. get this thrill. You do not Austin Brill of Des Moines, This class Publicity see these young men and women will take the Iowa Board. leaves a place to be go filled. We are depending through four years of deep Robert Cook of Des Moines, on you study but you can recall the day to replace them with students of At the risk of boring the read- will take the Florida and Iowa when you received your official Boards. equal calibre so that four years ,er with repetition, I would like discharge from now we from your Alma Mater. Robert Campbell, Des Moines, can repeat the nice Those things again to remind you of this sig- of us here loin the job of will take the Iowa Board. we have said about this teaching group. nificant fact: The best booster and conducting a col- Hal Dresser of Kennebunk, lege see this ceremony from an- for osteopathy and for osteo- Maine, will take 'the Maine and other standpoint. Iowa Boards. pathic activities 'in and out of We have been working with Don Evans of Detroit, Mich., At Boston .season, with the beslt sustained these students for four years. We will take the Michigan Board. interest, is the father and the think we know them quite well. Jack Eddy of Highland Park, Dr. R. B. Bachman of the fac- mother of the young man or To us it is not just another class Mich., will take the Michigan ulty, returned May 2nd, from a for in every class there young woman who is studying are those Bloard. trip to Boston and vicinity, meet- who stand out and in whom we Dorothea Failing of Oxford, ing with the New England osteopathy. Any osteopathic phy- Os- put our trust to keep the science Mich., will take the Michigan teopathic Associaition. He ap- sician who has six or eight such of Osteopathy alive and progress- and Florida Boards. peared twice on the program, families in his community has a ing. We have this material in Irwin Gantz of Detroit, Mich., discussing subjects within his this May '37 background lof interest and good Class and the per- will take the Michigan Board. specialty, the practice and teach- centage of superior students will is Joe Guerrera oif Lawrence, ing of Obstetrics. that is well nigh priceless. high. We as a faculty and board Mass., will take the Massachu- He reports a fine meeting Des Moines are proud to introduce you of Still College is to setts and Rhode Island Boards. about 150: among whom ambitious. these new members of your pro- were We are well prepared C. W. Hammond, Jr. of Bar- many old friends. Two highlights ,to take these selected, well qual- fession. tlesville, Okla., will take the of the trip seem to stand out in ified young men and young Iowa and wo- We warn you that they are Texas Boards. his memory when quizzed as men and assist them to in their de- well educated in Osteopathy. Bernard Howland of Story the main events. Dr. Gorman termination to become City, capable They have had every opportunity Iowa, will take the Iowa took him for a ride. This and usefuf osteopathic Board. was physicians to practice it and prove it dur- of the informatory type however and surgeons. Here is the place ing the last three semesters of W. W. Jolly of Ottumwa, Ia., and he enjoyed the opportunity where your publicity and our their work. They have had the will take the Iowa Board. of a visit to the Osteopathic publicity join hands and Hos- pull to- variety and quantity and they Earl Jurgenson of Truman, pital and School. On Sunday gether, in the same he direction and know what to do when they see Minn., will take the Minnesota was 'the guest of Dr. at 'the same time. P. T. Wil- If I kniow what a case. They will add to Ithe pres- Board. son of Cambridge and team work means, Dr. Wilson that should be tige of Osteopathy where ever Clarise Keift of Muskegon, was not to be outdone a good example by Dr. of it. they locate and that means new Mich., will take the Iowa and Gorman. Dr. iB'achman Michigan enjoyed This brief item is also a plea strength added to your associa- Boards. the famous ride taken by Henry Paul for your alert, active and con- tion if they select your state or Keltman of Des Moines, Revere and to go him'one better tinued interest in the new pub- community as their field of prac- will take the Iowa Board. had .±. lunch at the Wayside Inn. licity movement being sponsored tice. Don Littlefield of Des Moines Many other historic spots were by the A.O.A. The officers will take the Iowa and Califor- and We are proud of Itheir record visited and these special enter- trustees of your national asso- nia Boards. in the college and we are send- tainment features 'together with ciation are determined to 'tell Hal Morgan of Des Moines, ing them out expecting them to the pleasure of meeting with the aloud to the world the story of will take the Iowa and Colorado maintain a high standard. They New England group, made the osteopathy, what it is, what it Boards. are capable and will prove it to trip an outstanding one with the will accomplish, what it means us and to you. J. R. McNerney of Des Moines, will take the Iowa Board. speaker. in the establishment and main- Our congratulations tenance and best John Patterson of Los Ange- of good health for a con- wishes to this fine class! stantly increasing les, will take the California and number of our -E. H. -citizens. By press and magazine, Iowa Boards. To Detroit by radio and feature story, by Ivan Penquite oif Des Moines, public will take the Iowa Board. speakers and illustrated On Wednesday, Commencement Joe Peterson of Muskegon, April 21st, Dr. lectures, the plan in already Arthur D. Mich., will 'take the Iowa Becker, President of started to let the public know Board. the college, The final exercises completing D. E. Ryan of Springfield, addressed the City more of osteopathic service and O., Osteopathic four years of study for the May will take the Ohio Board. Association of De- osteopathic capacities. troit, Michigan, 1937.s Class, will be of- special Graham Stewart of Brussels, at the Book-Cad- The responsibility for the illac Hotel on interest to the many friends of Ontario, will take the Iowa the subject of growth and development of our the class. Dr. John E. Rogers, Classification of Cardiac Dis- great Board. profession rests squarely president of the A.O.A. will give eases. upon the shoulders Harry Stimson of Detroit, of each one the address. Dr. Rogers is an On Thursday, April of us. The opportunity Mich., will take the Michigan 22nd, he to assist alumnus of the college, having assisted with the Highland comes to the door Board. Park of each one of graduated in 1924. Since then Osteopathic Clinic Day, us. Be quick to take your Al Wolfe of Detroit, Mich., present- fair his career has been one of grad- ing clinic cases and giving share of the opportunity will take the Michigan, Board. a as it ual ascension to, the highest of- talk on Cardiac Diagnosis. presents itself, now. Ralph Young of Lebanon, O., fice that our Association offers. will take the Ohio Board. More than 125 osteopathic Send a worthwhile represent- We of the college consider it an Francis Yukl of Riverside, physicians were present at these ative as your contribution to os- honor to have him with us and Mass., will 'take the Massachu- meetings. They were an interest- t'eopathic growth, for the Sep- we look forward to' this event as setts Board. ed and interesting group. tetnber Class. Join with Dr. us in our one of true import. Marybeth Ziegler of Cincin- Becker says, "It is a real determination to inspir- build an osteo- The beautiful new St. John's nati, Ohio, will take the Ohio ation to meet with pathic educational such a fine, institution of Lutheran Church, a short dis- Board. enthusiastic gathering :'hich the whole osteopathic of worth pro- tance from the college, will be We have said this nearly while osteopathic physiciansiand fession may well be proud. the setting for this important every time we have made a list surgeons, and I shall look for- Arthur D. Becker, D. 0. ceremony. like this: Note where they are ward to a return engagement." THE LOG BOOK __ I semblage with numbers on the ternity meets Tuesday evening, ~11411A ~ LT harp. Fraternity and Sorority July 6th, in room 421A, on the 3*w4A-a, ullrtliu Following the introduction of Reunions fourth floor of the Stevens Hotel. the several who had contributed A ------9-·---:j) ~ QII A fine banquet and entertain- to the arrangements for the ment is promised. Iowa State Meeting meeting and banquet, Dr. Except for delayed replies to The Psi Sigma Alpha Fratern- Schwartz called upon his list of a few letters, the work of the ity will meet Tuesday, July 6th speakers. Drs. Hildreth, Arthur Interfraternity Council has pro- at 12:00 M. Note that this is a The osteopathic profession of D. Becker, Laura Miller, Woods, ceeded at a satisfactory pace. noon luncheon and will not in- the State of Iowa met in annual Chappell, French, Gordon, and Arrangements for the conven- terfere with any member meet- session at the Savery Hotel, Des Hannon, all responded with ience of all members of the Coun- ing also with his social fratern- Moines, May 5 and 6. It was a short talks, each having a mes- cil have been completed. Those ity. fine meeting. From what we can sage of interest to the group. of you who expect to attend the The Sigma Sigma Phi Fratern- gather from reports of the pro- Mr. Dwight James, legislative national meeting and will meet ity will hold its annual meeting gram, it was a success from counselor, also spoke briefly and with your organization, please Monday evening, July 5th, at every standpoint and the speak- inspired a greater confidence in note the following items that are 6:00 p. m. Members of this fra- ers were worked overtime at the membership present. The in- of special interest to you. ternity please note this time and every opportunity. Our duties at troduction of wives on the speak- When you register at the A.O. day. This is on the first day of the college prevented us from at- ers dais, concluded the banquet. A. desk and follow with your the convention and the officials tending every item on the pro- Before dismissal, Dr. Schwartz registration with the local com- have promised that the meeting gram but we know the attend- announced that the Auxiliary mittee, the next step is to reg- will be dismissed in plenty of ance was large and the group had planned a dance, which ister with the Council. Here at time for you to dress for the went home happy, which is some- would begin immediately. This the end of the line you can com- President's Ball, the same eve- thing to write about. was attended by many present plete the signing on the dotted ning. This is to Ibe held at the Dr. John M. Woods of the fac- and augmented by students from line and you will be free to find Stevens Hotel in room 412, uty of the college was re-elected the college. a quiet nook and take stock of which is on the fourth floor. president and Dr. W. C. Chap- Thursday noon a luncheon what has happened. The Theta Psi Fraternity will pell of Mason City was re-elect- was held in the Annex of the Sav- The Interfraternity Council meet Tuesday evening, July 6th, ed vice-president. Dr. F. A. Gor- ery, at which Dr. H. V. Halla- provides a common registration at 7:00 p. m. at the Chicago don of Marshalltown succeeded day presided. This was attended desk for ten of our fraternities Athletic Association. The com- Dr. Paul O. French as secretary- by about one hundred and was and sororities. You sign a card mittee in charge is making ex- treasurer. Drs. Woods, Chappell thoroughly enjoyed, for the en- giving the information as to tensive plans for :a fine banquet and Miller will be delegates to tertainment was not a series of your organization, chapter, year and entertainment. Note this is the national meeting in Chicago. talks, but music by the college of graduation, college ,and local not at the official hotel. In his address to the associa- band, a vocal trio and legerde- address. The Interfraternity Council tion Dr. Woods stressed the need main by Don Leigh, a student at You will purchase a ticket to will hold its annual business for more united effort on the the college. The luncheon and your Annual Reunion Banquet meeting Monday, July 5th, at part of the members of the As- time disappeared altogether too and business meeting. All infor- 12:00 Noon in room 412 at the sociation in several matters. Leg- quickly. mation relative to what your fra- Stevens Hotel. Members of the islation in the state, while not The several exhibitors express- ternity or sorority is doing at Council please note this date and satisfactory, has been taken care ed themselves as well satisfied the convention will be available time and be there to attend to of this year but needs to have with the attendance and interest, at this desk. This is for your important business affecting your the support of the group as a so it must have been a good convenience and you cannot miss fraternity or sorority. The meet- whole. The membership has in- state meeting. it. You will Ibe looking for it any- ing will not be long but it is creased but can and should show way for you want to attend your very important. a larger percentage. Student re- State Boards own fraternity or sorority meet- Look this list over again. If cruiting has taken on an added West Virginia ing. you belong to a social fraternity interest and must be pushed this The next meeting of the West The Acacia Club will have its and also to one of the honorary coming year, as preliminary re- Virginia Board of Osteopathy banquet Tuesday evening, July fraternities, see that you know quirements will soon be raised will be held June 14 and 15, 6th, at 7:00 p. m. This will be where and when each meets and held at the Stevens Hotel, in be there to help keep your or- in our recognized colleges. There 1937 at the offices of Dr. Guy ! are plenty of opportunities for E. Morris, Secretary, 542 Em- room 50 5A, which is on the fifth ganization up to the standard we osteopaths in the state and some floor. are trying to maintain. The sev- pire Bank Bldg., Clarksbury, W. n~ MI_ AIL1um.- ?Sm 1 ot " -rs- ,e-hn.r nn ,hn a.. communities are too sparsely Va. Application blanks may be raI1111t 1An .pnIr1r ' LI'1 u 0 _, Lai MV^Jorq-lelntlC uci LU nUh.ur erU'd'O.a/l u aLUlUnli Ve, dotted with our profession. secured by writing the Secretary ternity will meet Tuesday eve- been working hard to get things He brought out many other at the above address. ning, July 6th, at 6:30 p. m. at ready for you. The Council has points which as a whole gave Applications should be filed the Stevens Hotel, in room 522 been on the job constantly confidence to the members of the not later than June 1, 1937. on the fifth floor. checking with these members of Association and as evidence of South Dakota The Atlas Club will hold its your organization. This is all be- their faith in his leadership they South Dakota State Board of banquet and business meeting on ing done for you - to make it re-elected him for another year Osteopathic Examiners will hold Tuesday evening, July 6th ,at convenient for you to register as state president. its next examination on June 2 7:00 p. m. and has reserved the and meet with your old friends. and 3, 1937. Anyone wishing to Tower Ball Room at the Stevens Don't read this and forget it. The banquet on Wednesday Hotel. Several special entertain- Clip it out and keep the items night was the kind that clicks, take this examination should write to the Secretary for an ap- ment features will be presented. that apply to your own member- largely due to the talents of the The Axis Club will meet Tues- ship in a fraternity ,or sorority. toastmaster, Dr. J. P. Schwartz. plication blank and for further information. day evening, July 6th, at 6:30 Let's make this the largest re- The original plan called for an p. m. and has reserved room 412 union group ever to register at address by the Governor of the C. Rebekka Strom, D. O., Secy. 321 So. Phillips Avenue, on the fourth floor of the Stevens an A.O.A. convention! State, the Hon. N. G. Kraschel. Hotel for its business meeting, Due to the illness of the Gover- Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Yours fraternally, Iowa banquet and entertainment. nor, Dr. Schwartz drafted the The Delta Omega Sorority H. V. Halladay, D. O., guest list and few knew that The Iowa State Osteopathic Executive Chairman of Board will meet at the State meets Tuesday evening, July 6th, this was not the original plan at 6:30 p. m. and has reserved Interfraternity Council. for the evening. House, Des Moines, on May 31, June 1 and 2. the Medinah Club at 50.5 North Following the dinner a series Michigan Avenue for its ban- Dr. A. L. Montgomery- of dances were offered by the Dr. E. M. Schaeffer- quet and entertainment. Special of Edmond, Okla., died May 3rd. students of the Rose Lorenz of Grand Rapids, Mich., recently preparations have been made to This news came as a distinct Studio and all present agreed delivered a hydatidiform mole. make this meeting especially at- shock to the college, as Dr. Mont- that the youngsters put on a He says that Dr. Bachman's ex- tractive to the membership. gomery had recently visited us show that would credit profes- cellent instruction enabled him The Iota Tau Sigma Fratern- and seemed to be in perfect sionals of more experience. Dr. to carry the case through with- ity will hold its annual reunion health. He graduated from Still C. C. Jackson of Keokuk accomp- our serious complications. Tuesday evening, July 6th, at College in January '36, having anied by Mrs. Raymond Kale, 7:00 p. m. The West Ball Room been awarded honors in Obstet- sang several well chosen solos. Dr. and Mrs:.Raymond on the third floor of ,the Stevens rics and Service to the college. In During the serving of the several Perdue- Hotel has been reserved for the year since his graduation he courses, Miss Enid IBachman, of Flint, Mich., announce the ar- them. Entertainment will feature had built a successful practice daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. B. rival of Jacqueline Diane, April the meeting. and had planned to be married Bachman, entertained the as- 27th. The Phi Sigma Gamma Fra- the day following his death. 1 C~~~~~~-~ -~- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (-*

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Volume 14 JUNE 15, 1937 Number 6 I I You'll Be Seeing Us! D.M.S.C.O. At Chicago Graduation Review Week

At least ten members of the THE BREAKFAST- With the new St. John's Lu- The Des Moines Still College faculty of the Des Moines Still This year the official Still theran Church as the setting for of Osteopathy has finished its College of Osteopathy will be at College Breakfast should be at- the graduation, a fine warm eve- second annual Review Week and the Chicago convention and will tended by the largest crowd ever ning, a large, enthusiastic class it is with a considerable degree appear on the program. Aside assembled. With the convention and the president of the Amer- of satisfaction that we look back from their appearance many of centrally located we should have ican Osteopathic Association as over the short six days. With them are acting in official capac- a much better representation speaker, one could not ask for the national convention so close ities. We know you will want to than at any meeting held in the a combination more ideal in both in time and distance, it meet and talk with one or more last several years. Put these every respect. was not expected that the at- of them and you will want to items down in your note book- The processional was led by tendance would be as high as :ear what.they have to say on Day Wednesday. Drs. Rogers, Becker, Schwartz, last year, but to our surpise it the program. Look thru this Time -7:30 a. m. and Bachman; the faculty and reached to within seven of the list and jot down a memo to Place Exhibition Hall. class following. last year's record. Eighty-nine help you. Look the official pro- Dr. Arthur D. Becker, our Dr. Rogers accdress covered were present from fifteen states. gram over carefully and mark president, has some very im- everything that a graduate Drs. Wright, Mills and Robinson in red the talks you "must" portant things to say to you. We should be reminded of. His sev- from Texas, traveled the great- hear. have some reports to make that eral themes were blended to- est distance. Iowa led with the gether into a talk that was highest percentage of members * * * E will send you home with a better Dr. Arthur D. Becker- feeling toward all. The faculty strong in every statement. He in the class. It was a busy week President of the college, is on will be there and many of our urged especially the use of in- for all, classes beginning at 8:00 the general program and will students. telligence in taking advantage in the morning and lasting thru also appear in the technic sec- Time is limited at these meet- of the many opportunites offered until 9:00 p. m., or later, with tion. He will also be busy as a ings. We must meet promptly now in the assumption of lead- just enough time off for lunch member of the official family, and not delay the program. Find ership; in building character; and dinner. being one of the A.O.A. Trus- out where Exhibition Hall is be- in increasing knowledge and in The crowning event of the tees and will attend the meet- fore you start for this breakfast developing high standards of week was the banquet Thursday ings of the Associated Colleges. and then you will save time. morality. evening, at which time the The Bureau of Professional De- Alumni of Still College - Be Dr. J. P. Schwartz, Dean of group relaxed. Dr. T. R. Wright velopment will take some of his THERE! the College, presented the class of Dallas, Texas, president of time and he may be called upon* * * * * * * *e to Dr. Arthur D. Becker, Presi- the class, acted as toastmaster, to do some radio broadcasting. dent, who conferred the degrees. and .following the meal called Dr. Robert Bachman offered the upon representatives of the fif- Dr. Robert B. Bachman- benediction. Mr. H. Cleveland, teen states to speak for their accompanied by Mrs. Arthur Professor of Obstetrics and section. These remarks were in- Neumann, furnished appropriate Gynecology at the college, is to terspersed with short talks by program and music for the occasion. The class members of the faculty. Dr. C. talk on the general roll of thirty-four was given in the Obsterical Section. Being C. Jackson of Keokuk, Ia., sang our last issue. also President of the American a;t intervals thruout the program College of Osteopathic Obstetri- and was accompanied by Mrs. cians, he will attend their meet- General Clinic Raymond Kale of Des Moines. ing, which takes place before the Dr. F. J. Meyer of Clayton, regular A.O.A. Convention. He (By Lonnie L. Facto, D. O.) Mo., offered the following reso- speaks before this special group. The general clinic is one of lutions which were read and ac the most important departments cepted by the class: Dr. L. L. Facto- in our Osteopathic Colleges. It "To the Faculty of, the ,Des Superintendent of the clinics is through the clinical work that Moines Still College of Osteo- of the college, is chairman of the students really appreciate the pathy, Dr. Arthur D. Becker and Technic Section of the Conven- practical application of the Prin- his assistants: tion. Aside from his special ciples and Technique of Osteo- "The committee on resolu- duties with the Technic Section pathy. tions are not gifted with the he will talk before the section It seems to me that most stu- ability to put into words the on Nervous and Mental Diseases. Mrs. K. M. Robinson dents are too anxious to begin praise high enough to thank * * * * * * * * * * treating in the clinic. I mean you all for your efforts in our Dr. Glen E. Fisher- THE BOOTH by this that often times they behalf. May you all receive the Professor of Chemistry at the As usual the college will have fail to understand, or do not ap- success you all so richly deserve. college, will appear on the pro- booth space at the convention. preciate, the importance given Believe us sincerely, gram with a paper on Compar- At the present writing we do the nervous system in the diag- "The Post-Graduate Class of ative Therapeutics and will also not know the exact spot but nosing and evaluation of osteo- 1937, F. J. Meyer, D. O." attend the meetings of the Asso- Mrs. K. M. Robinson, secretary pathic lesions, the action of dif- The officers elected for the ciated Colleges. of the college, will be there to ferent groups of muscles along week were: greet you and give you the lat- the spine, and the effects of Dr. T. R. WVright of Dallas, Dr. Mary E. Golden- est news of our activities. Cata- lesions upon the nerves, muscles Texas, President. Professor of Pediatrics at the logs and other literature will be and ligaments. Dr. L. B. Montgomery of Win- college, will speak before the available and a fine picture of Students begin treating the chester, Ky., Vice-:President. Foot Section on Metatarsal Arch the college with several views second semester of their Junior Dr. A. M. Hackliman of Min- Technic. Dr. Golden is Presi- around the institution will be year and continue treating thru neapolis, Minn., Secretary. dent of the O.W.N.A. and will displayed. You may have one their Senior year. Dr. F. J. Meyer of Clayton, give a report of the activities of for the asking. Make it a point Mo., Treasurer. the association before the gen- to visit the booth at least once Sometime during their course At the close of the banquet eral assembly. Her duties as an and register. We want to see in physical diagnosis they are the officers presented to Dr. official will take much of her just as many of our friends as given several lectures in case Becker in behalf of the class, a tim.e. is possible in the few days,of history taking. This is necessary most generous contribution to (Continued on Page 3) the convention. (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 2) THE LOG BOOK

- - --- General Hospital, C. W. Ham- Band Banquet Senior Assembly, May 21 mond and Jo McNerney. Review Week There is an old custom that Admonitions as to Summer comes up for recognition each There are two good reasons conduct and announcements rel- (dontinued from Page 1) May. Virg has to take his ani- for excitement at the last as- ative to the Senior program for the library fund of the college. mals out and feed them once a sembly of the year. We have a the following week, finished In addition to the personal year even if they do not deserve chance to see a display of Senior part two. The band played its thanks offered by the various it. This year the date fell on talent that is not discovered un- final chaser and the assembly members of the faculty, Dr. May 14th and Friday, which was til the last minute and it is the was closed. Arthur D. Becker, speaking for a little hard oin the fish eaters LAST assembly. The surprise Not a tear was shed. the college, expressed the happi- who anticipated steak. With the element and the realization of ness of the college and all those exception of a couple of mem- weeks of anticipation make it associated with it in being able bers of the TBC (Toot-Bang- a crowning event. Convention Outing, July to offer the group the course as Club) all were present, not hav- The orchestra, under the di- outlined in previous editions of ing eaten anything for three rection of Dr. Halladay, render- 7th, Afternoon, Evening the Log Book. It was a fine, sin- days. The repast was held at the ed the opening number. The as- cere class and we hope that they Chamberlain and was a special. sembly was then turned over to Through the co-operation of will be able to return next year, order of pork chops and scallop- H. Stimson, emmsee for the the Chicago Park District the lo- bringing with them additional ed potatoes en casserole. No nonce, who in turn asked for cal executive committee has been members from their commun- special ceremony ever follows the baton. This historic stick able to arrange an afternoon and ities. Before dismissal, blanks this dignified meeting, as it was given into the hands of Alan evening of recreation that is were passed around, asking for seems to naturally blend into a Becker, who was dubbed the without precedent in osteopathic suggestions for the week next bull session which is broken up name of a popular band leader circles. Chicago's parks and year, many of which were re- only by OB calls or previous en- heard frequently over the air. boulevards are the envy of met- turned with excellent ideas. gagements to play for some Don announced our ropolitan centers throughout the We renewed acquaintance dance or social function. sudden The re- transportation to a night club world. The organized activities with some old friends. We hope markable item noted at this ban- with an unpronouncable name. of the Chicago Park District are we made some new ones and all quet was that the same bunch used as models almost every- Surprize! - To the accomp- of us had a week that was as would be back next year with where. In particular the recre- animent of appropriate music, exciting as a national convention the same appetite. Not a mem- ational program is outstanding. but much more intimate. Wel- ber six graceful (?) sylph-like (?) of the orchestra graduated. In most communities osteo- come again! Maybe that is telling something. members of the class appeared pathic physicians and their Here is the roll: in ballet costume and proceeded wives are interested and are Violins-Kelsey to do their stuff. They weighed and Simpson. leaders in their local recreation- The Sacro-Iliac Group Banjo-Jeranson. in at from 160 to 210 pounds, al and community activities. Our Saxophones - O'Berski, Tem- and without straining the eyes program will enable you to ob- pleton and Young. too much, they could be named, The International Society of if not by face, by form. A couple tain some new and helpful ideas Sacro-Iliac Technicians, a post- Trumpets-Herrick and Le- to take back home. Roque. of bums drinking at tables on graduate Section of Special Re- Trombones - Russell and the stage added to the scenery, The outing will start with a search in Osteopathy, of which Calvird. but not much. It is not necessary motor coach ride through a part Dr. George W. Goode of Boston, Piano-Wicke to add that the act brought of the Chicago Park system. Mass., is president; Dr. F. P. Bass-Hutson. plenty of applause and abdom- Leaving the hotel at 1 o'clock Millard of Toronto, Canada, is Percussion-Gerlach. inal cachinnation. the coaches will proceed with vice-president; and Dr. Helen G. The remainder of the program motor cycle police escort north Sheehan is secretary-treasurer, consisted of the Will, the His- to Lincoln Park, then west on will have its annual meeting at Assembly, May 14 tory, an Apache Danlce by two connecting boulevards to Gar- the Congress Hotel, July 4, 1937 Following a number by the talented members of the class, field Park, where one of the at 9:00 a. m. orchestra the Psi Sigma Alpha two special numbers from Miss world's largest and finest 'con- Delegates will be present from fraternity took charge of the Zimmerman's school of dancing servatories is located. Then Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Eng- meeting. Judge Ralph L. Powers and an encore by the ballet. To south and east through connect- land, France, and several other was introduced as the speaker close part one of the program, ing boulevards through Wash- foreign countries, and the Uni- and filled the time with an ad- Les Herrick accompanied by ington and Jackson Park to Cal- ted States. All members of the dress that would have been ap- Spoon Hutslon, put Tiger Rag umet Park, where the recrea- Society are urged to be present. plicable to any graduation. This away for the season, the tiger tiona activities of the Chicago was not the first appearance of being whirled thru the trumpet Park District will be on display. favorable there is a field house Judge Powers at the college and so fast that he went up in smoke The recreation classes con- sufficiently large to, conduct an we hope he will be able to speak at the end. ducted regularly throughout the inside program. to us again each year, or more With the baton again in the Park District will give gymnastic Before returning to the hotel often. hands of Dr. Halladay, the or- drills and folk dancing on a a picnic lunch will be served. Before closing the assembly chestra opened the second part specially erected outdoor stage. In the evening the Chicago Alan Becker announced for the of the program and turned the Exhibits will include activities Park District will give a special fraternity the results of the con- stage over to Dr. Arthur D. such as quilting, clay modeling, major display of beautiful Buck- test sponsored by Psi Sigma Al- Becker. The awarding of honor yacht and airplane models, mu- ingham Fountain, which is lo- pha, which was an essay to be certificates was the next order sical instruments made as well cated opposite the Stevens Hotel. written on the subject, "Why I of business and the following as played by the children who It can be seen very advantage- Chose Osteopathy As A Profes- were named: regularly attend the recreation ously from the roof garden of sion." Glen Walker of the June Anatomy-Gene Beghtol, Har- centers conducted by the Chi- the hotel. Buckingham Fountain '40 Class, won first place and re- lan Bobenhouse, Harold Dresser, cago Park District. is finished of red Georgia mar- ceived a copy of Downing',s Prin- Irwin Gantz, Jo. Guerrera, Earl Calumet Park is on the lake ble set in the .center of Grant ciples. Lloyd Jackson of the Jurgenson, Don Littlefield, Har- and there are facilities for bath- Park and surrounded by formal same class received the second old Morgan, Jo Peterson, Fran ing. Bathing will be free if you gardens. It is 280 feet at its prize, a stethescope. Georgiana Yukl, and Marybeth Ziegler. use your own suit but you may greatest diameter. The center Harris of the January '41 Class General Clinic-Bob Cook, Ir- rent a suit for 25c. The beach column of water rising practic- placed third, being awarded a win Gantz, Jo McNerney, Ivan is protected by life guards. ally to a height of 90 feet, is set of twin thermometers. Penquite, Jo Peterson, and Har- There are courts for tennis, soft surrounded by a series of small- Dr. Becker took occasion to old Walters. ball, quoits, etc., and the neces- er fountains which play into and announce another winner among Obstetrics - Harlan Boben- sary equipment will be furnished against its base. A 45 million the student ,body. The recent house, Irwin Gantz, and Harold for those who wish to play these candle light makes the fountain contest sponsored through the Morgan. games. The archery range will a most remarkable an nocturnal A. O. A. for an essay on Angina Chemistry-Alan Brecker, Emil be available for you to try your sight on the summer lake front. Pectoris was won by William Braunschweig, Bob Campbell, skill. The fountain was dedicated in Daniels. Mr. Daniels in mak- and Harold Morgan. In fact there will be a diver- August, 1927, having cost ap- ing his response to the pre Sigma Sigma Phi award for sification of activity that will proximately one-half million' sentation of the check said service to the college, to Jo Mc- have some appeal for everyone. dollars. that he had learned some- Nerney. You may participate in the Following the fountain dis- thing that he never would have Sigma Sigma Phi award for sports, watch the exhibits and play there will be a dance with gotten by any other method. The superiority in Osteopathy, to dancing, or relax under the entertainment in the Grand IBlall knowledge gained was in itself Harold Morgan. shade of a tree or on the beach. Rloom of the hotel. (Dress op- sufficient reward. Internes at the Des Moines If the weather should be un- tional.) THE LOG BOOK

I I You'll Be Seeing Us! found that the patient has not symptoms and always stressing given the student enough infor- the importance of the Osteopath- The Log Book mation as to the cause of a cer- ic lesions in the production (Continued from Page 1) of The Official Publication of tain condition and only after local and remote changes which Dr. H. V. Halladay- close questioning are we able to may become pathological. In DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE Professor of Anatomy at the OF OSTEOPATHY get the history of a disease that most cases the examining phy- college, will talk before the Ath- has a direct relation to the pres- sician will be able to give a diag- President ..-- Arthur D. Becker letic Section, and as Executive senting symptoms. nosis unless the presenting Chairman of the Interfraternity The last three years we have symptoms are confined to those Faculty Adviser, H. V. Halladay Council, will have charge of been doing a great deal along structures that require a special registration of all fraternities the lines of better case histories. examination. Prognosis is dis- Editor ---- -.- E. Harwood and sororities. After a patient is examined the cussed briefly and then treat- * * * case Osteopathy Without Limitation history is given to one of ment is given with emphasis on Dr. H. J. Marshall- the assistants in the clinic room the correction of the Osteopathic Professor of E. E. N. & T. at who files it with the other case lesions. A Matter of Policy the icollege, fills the office of Sec- histories. The student keeps his If special examinations are in- retary-Treasurer and is a mem- case histories up-to-date by writ- dicated the patient is referred ber of the board of examiners of ing on the ;case record, from time to the special clinics for such ex- "A stream rises no higher the International Society of than its source." I've forgotten to time, the amount of improve- aminations and the findings re- 0. & O.-L. He will appear on the ment made who said that, but it is true and by the patient. When ported back to the class as soon program and will assist in clin- the patient is discharged the as possible. beyond controversy. Your prac- ical examinations. tice will not be more osteopathic number of treatments given and * * * * * the amount of relief obtained by Special Clinics. than you are. It is good policy Dr. 0. E. Owen- as well as best practice for an the patient is entered on the All cases must first be exam- Professor of Biology and Em- case record. ined in the general clinic before osteopathic physician to try os- bryology at the college, will talk teopathy first. If you want your At the end of the semester they are admitted to any of the before the Internists Section and the student writes up case re-special clinics. These special clientele to incline toward os- will have charge of the scientific teopathy, you must give them an ports on the cases he has treat- clinics: eye, ear, nose and throat, exhibit of the college. ed during the semester. This gynecologic, proctologic, surgi- opportunity to judge of the mer- . * * part of the work is of great val- cal, pediatrics, are held at dif- its of osteopathic methods and Mrs. K. M. Robinson- of osteopathic treatment to the ue to the student, not only be- ferent times, and are so arrang- Secretary of the college, will cause it is one of the require- ed that they do not interfere exclusion 'of mind confusing ad- be at the convention in her usual juncts. ments of insurance companies with the general clinic. The place in charge of the college that handles malpractice insur- blood and urine examinations I recently had the pleasure of booth. listening to a sermon in which ance, but it is developing a gen- are considered a part of the gen- * * * eral routine in the handling of eral examination, so do not come the speaker said, "No nation Dr. John P. Schwartz- knows whether Christianity will patients that the student is go- under special clinics. Dean of the college and Pro- ing to carry with him when he In the special clinics the work or not, s p e c a l c l c s t h e ex-e x because no nation fessor of Surgery, is Chairman goes into practice. In the ini - has ever tried it." Osteopathic of the Surgery Section. In addi- In the clinic room the records amining physician goes over the diagnosis and osteopathic treat- tion to his official duties he will are filed in alphabetical order case, explaining to the students ment plus rest and proper nour- appear on the general program and at the end of each ishment will solve most prob- semester the abnormal conditions he finds with the subject, "Fractures 'of the records are gone over and is ind the of treatype lems of human disability, if giv- the Elbow." He will also attend the different diseases listed. By indicated in this case, but re- en a fair opportunity to do so. the meeting of the Associated this we are able to get gardless of what special treat- It is impossible to determine doing Colleges. some statistics the fine flavor of a on the number of ment to be given, the examin- cup of coffee, * * different diseases treated during er explains the importance of if you put a spoonful of vinegar Dr. John )M. Woods- the semester and the average the general systemic condition in it. You will never know the Professor of Therapeutics at number of treatments given to upon localized function. There- full value of osteopathic treat- the college, goes to the conven- each patient. fore, the general osteopathic ment if you always mix it with tion as an 'official delegate from These records should be of treatment, as well as the specific other types of treatment. The the State of Iowa, being Presi- value in the f uture- to give us correction of lesions, is indicated way to find out how strong a dent of the State Association. He statistics on many conditions before and after the surgical re- staff is would be to insert one will also appear on the general and diseases treated Osteopath- moval of locall athology.. If end of it firmly t h e r e s o m e s p e c a l t r e a t m en t into a crevice program, the Technic Section, ically. How valuable it would be i in a rock wall and then hang a t t h and will assist in examinations to us to have complete case rec- th e student to do along your full weight upon the other in the Gastro-Intestinal Section. ords of all cases treated in the with his end. general treatment, he Osteopathic Colleges during the is instructed how to give that A prominent osteopathic phy- The members of the faculty last fifteen or twenty years. particular treatment. This is sician attending our recent week that are associated with the sev- training the student to incor- of "Post Graduate Review and eral special *. * *. e.,. porate the special treatment meetings before the Presentation Clinic" said, "We do not begin regular convention will stay over Clinics. with his general treatment. to know the full value of osteo- and take part in the convention The presentation clinics are We have an extramural iclinic pathic therapeutics when used to of the profession as a whole and held on Monday, Wednesday and for the purpose of treating acute the exclusion of all things else attend not only the general ses- Friday afternoon of each week. conditions where patients are and the great problem today is sions but also fraternity and so- The classes are divided into two confined to bed or to the home. to sell osteopathy to the osteo- rority reunions. groups and is so arranged that Here the student gets the op- paths." each clinic day a different clin- portunity he has long awaited- A conscientious young min- ician is in charge. This gives that of caring for a sick patient ister consulted his bishop, say- General Clinic the students an opportunity to in the home. He soon learns just ing, "My sermons seem to lack observe the different clinicians what kind of trneatment is. nao_- force and effectiveness and I am (Continired from Pasa 1 in the makinz of routine e.am- ... . - . . _ - „...... o.. : -sar-y anm now often ana now thoroughly discouraged." The to acquaint them with the gen- inations. long to treat the patient, which bishop said, "I'll come and hear eral routine of inquiring about The students are required to varies a great deal in different you preach." The following day the present complaint and the have a clinic note book arrang- diseases. He must convince the the young preacher called to things in the past history that ed in such a manner that it patient and relatives that he hear the bishop's conclusion. The are important or have some bear- makes it easy for them to take understands the condition and is bishop said, "Just put one shot ing on the present condition. down the important things that master of the situation. in your gun." Someone has said that "Case are given by the clinician as he history taking is the most im- makes the examination. The When you consider the great -Arthur D. Becker, D. 0. amount portant part of the examina- most important are symptoms student ofgets clinical in the experience handling theof "Mr." Pocock- tion." It may not be the most and etiology, diagnosis, prog- st u d e n t ge t s in t h e handling of better known to us as Dr. Hu- important, but certainly it is a nosis, treatment, laboratory, and all types of cases, you under- bert Pocock of Toronto, Canada, very important part of every special examinations.eci1 exminatonsstand why we say that we grad- was quoted for over half a col- examination and the physician The presenting symptoms are u a te practical physicians. umn in a recent issue of the Tor- who is adept at taking case his- given and discussed and then the onto Daily Star. Dr. Pocock tories has a distinct advantage examining physician makes a Dr. Joseph P. Conti- "told 'em" about the osteopathic over the physician who is not general physical examination ex-of Akron, Ohio, announces the situation in the Province of On- good at taking case histories. plaining to the students the most birth of a daughter, Jacquelyn, farin qSeveral times in clinil T haveT U'Li1lIV. "b,. ·v 1 GAL. b~,loupJII J .v. l% ..v Ilikely causes of the presenting on May 12th, 1937. THE LOG BOOK

t - (+> 4 > traction, in addition to your Council of Parents and Teachers other osteopathic treatment, in and is serving as State Publicity Polk County 3Sl.(o A. V ut tr tit bronchial asthma? I learned this Director of the Iowa Congress 1 from Dr. Arthur D. Becker, on a of Parent and Teacher Associ- The regular monthly meeting ~)------W -AI, of the Polk County Osteopathic case of four days duration ation. She spent two very pleas- President's Letter where EVERYTHING else had ant week-ends with relatives in Association was held at the Dear Doctor: failed. Patient seated on a low Washington, D. C., and reports Hotel Chamberlain, Des Moines, As a member of the osteopath- stool or chair, operator seated exrceptional travel comfort and Iowa, Friday, May 14th. There ic profession you are interested on a higher chair or treating accommodations via the new were nineteen present. After a in knowing just what is happen- table places knee, covered with "Mainliner" airplane service. very enjoyable dinner, Dr. Paul .ing in osteopathic circles of this pillow, against patient's upper "Meals and bridge games at Parks, chairman of program state. Also, as president of the dorsal area, hooks middle finger 10,000 feet while slipping from committee, introduced the speak- Iowa Society of Osteopathic Phy- under patient's anterior axillary Des Moines to Washington in er of the evening, Dr. Rachel sicians and Surgeons, I am eager fold and exerts steady traction six hours and ten minutes, is a Woods. to have you know and be inter- upward and backward. Remem- thrilling experience." Dr. Rachel Woods gave a very interesting discussion ested in the things we are do- ber how the Old Doctor talked * * * on the ing. So I am beginning a series and wrote about the fascias of subject of Allergy. Following Dr. J. H. Hansel and family of the discussion, Dr. Paul Parks, of letters to- every osteopathic the body? Ames, have located in Califor- physician in the state in an ef- The Polk County Osteopathic acting as a patient, was given a nia. We will miss Jack, and series of tests, to demonstrate fort to do this. Help me to make Society at their last meeting Iowa's loss is California's gain. these letters interesting by send- to the Society the technique and voted to place, each month, 100 * * *, ing in every item of interest copies of the Osteopathic Maga- appearance of the tests in actual you can. zine; mainly in the various pub- Membership cards will be is- practice. A round-table discus- Get out your records for the lic libraries, school libraries and sued to the following applicants, sion followed the demonstation. past year and add up the amount club reading rooms throughout subject to provisions of the Iowa The business meeting of the you have received from insur- the city of Des Moines. The re- Society By-Laws, within thirty Association took the form of ance companies for services to maining copies are to be sent to Adays: Mabel Andrews, Perry; closing all committee reports injured employees. Did you local legislators and other influ- B. E. Atkinson, Boone; A. C. and electing new officers for the know that if the Legislative ential persons. Come on Mason Brown, Council Bluffs; Gladys next year. Reports of all the Committee and attorney of our City, Davenport, Sioux City, Ced- W. Burke, Harlan; L. H. Carle- committees showed a very satis- state society had not been right ar Rapids, and the other city ton, Brooklyn; E. V. Chance, factory and successful year. The on the jo'b this source of income and county groups; give Des Winfield; V. A. England, Des entertainment chairman gave a would have been taken away Moines some competition along Moines; D. V. Golode, Runnells; summary of the interesting and from us at the last legislative this line. We hope some day W. C. Gordon, Sioux City; H. V. educational talks that were en- session? soon to make this a statewide Halladay, Des Moines; H. L. joyed by the association. The Have you ever tried placing effort. Hinton, Cedar Rapids; Phil Mc- treasurer's report showed more an applicator stick in the test What is your favorite scheme, Quirk, Audubon; Martha Morri- money on hand at the close of tube while boiling a solution- besides conducting a good osteo- son, Clarinda; E. H. Phillips, the past year than for several as a Benedict's sugar test? It pathic practice, for boosting os- Garner; A. G. Shook, Seymour; years previous. The membership keeps the solution from boiling teopathy? Send them in. Re- H. B. Stillwell, Elkhart; Nina D. committee reports an increase over. member that the nearer we are Thompson, Des Moines; L. A. in new members. Doesn't it seem good to have to the 100% state membership Utterback, Perry. The new officers for the next practice and collections improv- mark, the more effectively we year are as follows: ing as they have? Here is hop- can do this boosting. If you Dr. Harry Barquist, President. ing we get more rain and fewer have not joined, send in your ap- Do You Love Music? Dr. Bruce Farmer, Vice-Pres. grasshoppers in the southern plication and help us go places Dr. Carl Seastrand, Treasurer. and western parts of the state and do things. Dr. Jack L. Burk, Secretary. next July. Sincerely, If so, you will want to avail Dr. J. Schaffer, the retiring Do you know of any good lo- John M. Woods, D. O. yourself of the opportunity President, handed the gavel over cations in the state? Send in the which is ;offered for a "Feast of to the new President. Dr. Harry Barquist accepted it in the same names of the towns with all pos- Vice-President, Dr. W. C. the Soul." Symphony concerts good faith that Dr. J. Schaffer sible details to me and I will see Chappell of Mason City, was ap- can be heard in Grant Park, op- gave it. Dr. Harry Barquist then that they are available to men pointed by Dr. H. E. Litton, posite the Stevens Hotel, con- entering practice in the state vention headquarters, July 5-9, briefly outlined his plans for Zone Chairman, as Iowa Chair- the next year, and with the help next month. Remember when man of the A.O.A. Public and 1937. of the members of you were hunting a location? Professional Welfare Committee. These programs are of the the associa- tion, would endeavor ;to carry The "Log Book" has been It is hoped that all A.O.A. mem- very best in music: and are con- them out. most courteous in giving space bers in Iowa will react promptly ducted by Dr. Frederick Stock Motion for adjournment to our society. They would ap- to the plans of that committee of the Chicago Symphony Or- fol- lowed and the preciate items of interest from for Iowa's fullest participation chestra. These are open-air con- meeting closed till the next meeting, which will over the state in an effort to in the activities and benefits of certs, free to the public. be in the Fall. make this page of even greater this timely project. value. So if you have an unusual If you have an eye for the -Dr. Glenn E. Fisher, case, get married, or have an beautiful you will want to see Secretary. addition to your family, let them The Iowa Society of Osteo- the Buckingham Fountain, also know. pathic Physicians and Surgeons in Grant Park. This is one of will be represented by three del- the outstanding attractions in Dr. Edward Leininger- Is there anything that warms member of the staff of the hos- a person's heart more than vis- egates in the deliberations of Chicago and is visited by thou- the House of Delegates in Chi- sands, especially in the evening pital and college, and Miss Ann iting with other doctors at con- Valin, were married June 3 in vention? You swap ideas and cago this year. Iowa seats one when the wonderful color dis- more delegate this year, than play is operating. There you can Des Moines. Following the cere- technic, tell a few, shall we say, mony, which took place at St. experiences, and go home feeling. was ever possible before, by vir- enjoy an hour and at the same tue of there being over 175 time rest your body and spirit. Ambrose Church, the couple that the world is a rather good started on a short wedding trip. place after all. A.O.A. members in the state. In The fountain in action can be fact the official count is now seen from the windows of the They will be at home in Des Do you receive the weekly let- Moines at 1336 27th street. ter and listing of contagious 202. The Board of Trustees Stevens Hotel. diseases put out by the State selected Dr. John M. Woods, Dr. Department of Health? They list W. C. Chappell, and Dr. Laura Dr. H. R. Bynum- the number of these diseases in E. Miller to serve the Iowa So- of Memphis, Tenn., sent us an Mrs. R. T. Van Ness Dies the various counties for the ciety as delegates. announcement of his P. G. week, with a comparison for last * * * Course of Applied Foot Technic. We extend our sincere sym- year. If you note a marked in- Mrs. F. A. Gordon -returned The date of the first course is pathy to Dr. R. T. VanNess of crease in any disease you are recently from Richmond, Va., not given but from the pros- Columbus, Ohio, who suffered prepared for its appearance in where she represented the sixth pectus, Dr. Bynum expects to the loss of his wife on May 13. your community. Write the State Iowa district of Parents and conduct a class each month. Mrs. VanNess had been suffering Department of Health, using Teachers Association at the Na- Special preparation for the teach- for some time with cancer and your D. 0. degree, and ask for tional Convention. Mrs. Gordon ing and experimental work in- operative procedures had not their weekly letter. is just completing the year as cludes a new clinic building, been able to eliminate !complete- Have you ever tried axillary President of the Marshalltown completely equipped. ly the deeply seated pathology. THE · .A Entered as second class ccepteed for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923 special rrates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorize d Feb. 3rd, 1923. 7 $ · ·------

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Volume 14 JULY 15, 1937 Number 7 I Successful "I Think" O. W. N. A. The Interfraternity Another A. O. A. convention The 41st Annual Convention of The Osteopathic Women's Na- Council will have passed into history the American Osteopathic Asso- tional Association met in regular when this edition of the Log ciation, held in Chicago the week session at the Stevens Hotel in At the ripe old age of four Book is off the press. This is of July 4th, goes into history Chicago, Ill., Sunday, July 4, years the Council stands up on being written on Thursday of the as one of the biggest and most 1937. It is customary to have its hind legs and declares it has convention week and with one constructive meetings in the his- this business meeting on Sunday done things and is going places. more strong day to go, Chicago tory of our great profession. so that the attention of our This year when the officials of can chalk up another victory for Never were the problems of members may not be detracted ten fraternities and sororities in we have heard a lot of nice a from the sessions during the our profession met to decide things said about rapidly growing and developing the meeting as profession more clearly visua- week. their future, certain definite a whole and also its separate lized or more squarely faced. Tuesday noon it was our privi- steps were taken to insure the divisions. We took a little time lege to have as luncheon speaker perpetuation of the organization this Never were our obligations and morning and interviewed; responsibilities to the public in the Educational Director of N. and to define its field of en- some of those interested and do B. C., Miss Judith Waller. She deavor. have all programs of health and wel- a little dope to report. fare more keenly appreciated or told us quite plainly that in the At Wichita it consisted The new officers elected for more courageously undertaken. field of publicity we set up our largely of a desk disjoined the next year are: own hurdles; that people were from the regular registration, New ideals for higher stand- much more ready to listen about At Cleveland the desk was Dr. E. A. Ward of Saginaw, ards in osteopathic education "osteopathy" than we realized, moved up at the end of the Mich., President. have been determined. New and consequently because of our line the second day. At New Dr. A. E. Allen of Minneapolis, duties have been assigned. New own timidity we were not going York it joined the main show Minn., President elect. foundations of initiative and ca- places we could and should. and functioned as an old timer. Dr. Gertrud Helmecke of Cin- pacity have been discovered. New Tuesday afternoon at the Wom- At Chicago it was considered and wider horizons brings with an institution of ancient line- cinnati, Ohio, 1st Vice President. them new inspirations. It was en's Conference our speaker was Dr. W. Kelman Macdonald of Dr. Amy Cochran of California. age and we hope in the future a great convention. It will stand that it will continue to serve Edinburg, Scotland, 2nd Vice as a milestone in Osteopathic Her specialty is Physiosynthesis, President. education of the short muscles, with added convenience to those Progress.-Arthur D. Becker, D. of you attending. Dr. Josephine Morelock of 0. to make them do their share of Honolulu, H. I., 3rd Vice Presi- Conventions come and conven- weight bearing. This develops You who attended a frater- tions good posture which is very es- nity or sorority banquet and re- dent. go but the National Oste- sential to good body mechanics. These newly elected officers opathic Convention that met at union noticed the last division The officers for the coming of the line of workers taking are in no sense of the word new Chicago, aside from passing, will year are: officials. They have been acting be remembered as one of the your life history and money. in official capacities for years unusual kind and worthy of note Dr. Mary E. Golden, Des This year at Chicago this reg- and have earned the title they for its large attendance, the Moines President. istration covered ten such af- hold for the year. We expect varied and extensive exhibits and Dr. Georgina Smith, Los An- fairs, sold' 519 tickets and han- from them the same sincere ef- the high standard of papers pre- geles--st Vice President. dled $1,337.25 without an error fort and the many hours of hard, sented. It was evident that Dr. Marie E. Baur, Philadel- and talked to a good many of work that they have given in the hours of work and study were phia-2nd Vice President. you in between and during past. We feel that the A. O. A. spent in preparing the subject Dr. Rachel Woods, Des Moines sales of these tickets. We are is in good hands and will show material for presentation. The -Secretary-Treasurer. proud of the record this year another year of progress. We most spectacular informative and (It is quite natural that we take and hope you were convinced congratulate these officers and as convincing proof of the value of considerable pride in making this of the practicability of the osteopathic therapy report and listin:g the officers for plan. This is not all that this in the past we offer our services was the re- the year for the 0. W. N. A. Drs. in any way. We are at their port, including illustrations, of Golden and Woods who have so group plans. command. changes in tissue as a result of efficiently handled the affairs of the organization for the past year We seek bigger and better Tm ue uun veiiuiui fc 11 700 ano bony lesions, presented by the ltlne conventionlL Ior l£700 goes I v I I I , I _ '. - have been put back in office to recognition of osteopathic or- to Cincinnati. With another con- research laboratory of the Eng- carry on for another year. Still ganizations in the official reg- vention centrally located it looks lish Osteopathic Society.-Robt. College, Des Moines and Iowa ister of such groups, Baird's B. Bachman, D. O. should feel very proud indeed of like we must prepare for an- this honor again coming to us, Manual. We already have a other big meeting. It is a wise Each convention is bigger and well deserved, as a result of do- special listing and we want procedure on the part of those better, longer and more inten- ing something.-Ed.) every one listed there. sive. -- voting for the convention city to We want the power to reg- keep in mind that the center of In eagerness to get special The majority of you go to our ulate our osteopathic organiza- osteopathic population is very features over before the big annual national meeting without tions gradually adding to the near this city. We predict a big event many clinics and special having spent much time in prep- restrictions of membership .. so convention next year if Cincin- programs are featured the week aration. You decide to be there that to belong to a fraternity nati can temper the wind to the before which makes almost a for certain days and so you pack or a sorority listed with the shorn lamb. We are starting two weeks grind for the earnest up and go and expect every- council will really mean some- right now to get ready for the interested physician. thing to be in readiness for thing more than the possession A. 0. A. meeting of 1938 and Saturday, pre-convention, was your arrival. I think you found of a pin. It will be a mark we will be there again. spent at a very fine "foot" pro- it so in Chicago. of distinction. We stopped at the registration gram. Sunday was a hard day You found a convenient in- booth and got a few figures putting over the business meet- formation booth, yet some of We are urging and insisting about [this Chicago convention. ing of the 0. W. N. A.-9 a. m. you could not see it and did not that our members join the state The total registration was well and national societies. Asso- until the finish-but what free- seem to know what it was for. ciation work should over two thousand but at the dom to have the balance of the You found the line of registra- begin with time of writing was not quite cooperative ideas instilled dur- week for the main convention. tion desks almost under your ing up to the total of the New York Everyone - men and women- nose, one flight up from the lob- student days. meeting of 1936. It looked to seemed glad to be at Chicago. by and with plenty of readable We think that fraternities us that the crowd at the hotel The spirit was cooperation and signs directing you. You found and sororities should be useful was more consistent in its at- fellowship. The Chicago group the exhibits a maze of them- as well as ornamental and un- tenrdance. Maybe the halls were surely "put over" any big event. right at your elbow and very ad- less they prove themselves so a little narrower but to us they How the Still College young- vantageously placed. You found they have no place on our seemed to be crowded more and sters do grow up! ! !-And, what courteous officials who- did not roster. We will see you in Cin- for greater lengths of time. - a fine - looking bunch.-Mary E. bother you if you complied with cinnati.-H. V. Halladay, Exec- tla1- Tn (Continued on page 4) TUI1k1;ll, U. V. (Continued -on na'eV ZfAn 3' utive Chairman. THE LOG BOOK D. M. S. C. O. Faculty Dr. Arthur Becker Dr. Bachman fills two very im- elective offices in the national as- Dr. J. P. Schwartz portant positions at the college. sociation of his specialty. At As a member of the board of present he is secretary-treasurer trustees and its treasurer he is of the International Society of intrusted with the funds of the Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryn- college. He is also head of the gology. department of Obstetrics, the per- He is a member of the Kiwanis sonnel of which attends approxi- Club and is interested in many mately 400 births each year. With civic groups. Mrs. Marshall is an experience of over 20 years in president of the National Oste- the teaching and practice of this opathic Auxiliary. specialty he is considered, and For recreation Dr. Marshall and properly so, one of the foremost family tour and in the late fall authorities on this subject. he takes time off for a big game Dr. Bachman graduated from hunting trip. the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy in 1916. He com- pleted his post graduate work Dr. H. V. Halladay and served an interneship at the I Des Moines General Hospital and is a licensed surgeon in the state. He is active in state and national For the past two years Dr. Dr. Schwartz' talents and abil- affairs and for the past year has u-- -11 Becker has filled the chair of ity keep him constantly at high been president of the American president of the college in a very speed. He is Dean of the college, College of Osteopathic Obstetri- able manner. Coming to Des chief surgeon at the hospital and cians. He is in constant demand Moines with an exceptional oste- president of the institution. His as a speaker at meetings of the opathic background, it was ex- services are in demand as an ex- profession and before lay groups. pected that his initiative and in- pert diagnostician and speaker on Locally he represents the pro- tegrity would institute changes, the subject of his specialty. He fession in the Rotary Club and the benefits of which would be has served as president of the other civic interests. Touring and felt throughout the entire pro- American College of Osteopathic camping with a luxurious trailer fession. The college has improved Surgeons and for the past year keep him in the open and his sum- and wfth Dr. Becker at the helm has been chairman of the program mer home in Minnesota demands and the continued services of a for this section of the association. part of his time during the va- board of trustees and faculty held Dr. Schwartz graduated from cation period. over intact from the past, the the American School of Osteopa- institution will continue to ad- thy in 1919 and immediately be- vance. gan his interneship and post Dr. Halladay is known as the graduate work at the Des Moines Dr. H. J. Marshall dean of osteopathic anatomists. Dr. Becker graduated from the Still College of Osteopathy. At For over 20 years his work in original S. S. Still College of the same time he devoted some Anatomy has kept him constantly Osteopathy in 1903. This was time to the teaching of related before the profession. His orig- the first name assumed by the subjects in the college and was inal research work on the spine eollege in Des Moines. In 1909 soon elected to the board of and the text book which followed and 1910 he completed his third trustees. For the past ten years has given him an international and fourth years of training at he has been surgeon-in-chief of reputation. His more recent ac- the American School of Oste- the Des Moines General Hospital tivities in connection with the opathy and later attended post and Dean of the college. care of athletes have made him graduate courses in Chicago and He takes a very active interest a demand speaker at many asso- Boston. in all association work, especially ciations. of the legal and legislative type. Dr. Halladay graduated from For over 30 years he has been Locally he takes part in many the American School of Osteopa- active in intense osteopathic club and civic affairs, enjoying a thy in 1916 and was immediately work. He has filled every major wide acquaintance in the city made a member of the faculty of office offered by state and na- along both professional and social the college. He also holds an tional associations. He was elected lines. interne certificate, having served president of the national associa- Dr. Schwartz has a beautiful two years at the A. S. O. Hos- tion in 1931 and before and since summer home at Lake Okoboji, pital. has served as a member of the to which he drives with his family During the past 20 years her board of trustees of the national for frequent week-end rests. Dr. Marshall is another very has appeared on numerous state association. His teaching has busy member of the college staff. and district programs and is a brought him fame also and his He is head of the Eye, Ear, Nose consistent speaker at the national writings may be found in the Dr. Robt. Bachman and Throat department of the col- meeting of the association. His several publications of the pro- lege, lecturing on the subject and work with athletes brings him fession. Dr. Becker is deeply in- superintending the clinics in this into contact with nationally specialty. He is also a member known coaches and teams with terested in civic affairs and is a . of the board of trustees of the in- whom he often meets in confer- regular attendant at the weekly stitution. At the Des Moines ence on the subject of injuries. meetings of the Kiwanis Club. General Hospital he is one of the Dr. Halladay has for his hob- Golf and touring provide him staff of surgeons and a member bies music, photography and with outdoor recreation. of the board. touring. His favorite recreational Dr. Becker's family reflect the He graduated from the Los spot is Mesa Verde National also. Mrs. Angeles College of Osteopathic Park where he is not only inter- osteopathic :influence' Physicians and Surgeons in 1914 ested in scenery but also in ar- Becker is active in!' local auxiliary and continued with the study of chaeology and from here he ex- affairs and their two sons are his specialty with post graduate tends his interest throughout the graduate osteopaths. Dr. Rollin work and special courses. Since southwest. Becker is practicing in Pontiac, ' 1926 he has been a member of At the national convention you Michigan, and Dr. Alan Becker, the faculty of the college and for will find him helping to keep the a graduate of'the May-'37 class the past two years a trustee. osteopathic fraternities and soror- of Still College,' has- an interne- Active in all association work he ities lined up with their several ship in one of' our osteopathic has been a member of the state business and social meetings, his hospitals. board of examiners and served all office being Executive Chairman. A New: Clasps Matriculates September 7th THE LOG BOOK

I I I interest in state affairs. The state Fisher and H. J. Marshall First, let me say that a Na- The Log Book society, when well and completely trustees. Dr. Schwartz was again tional, convention always means organized, is the contacting me- elected Dean of the College at a a great deal to me in the way dium for its individual members. short meeting of the trustees fol- of newer knowledge and a re- The Official Publication of It becomes a real privilege lowing the adjournment of the awakened inspiration in Oste- and Corporate DES' MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF an added opportunity to every Board. opathy. OSTEOPATHY osteopathic physician to become Dr. C. I. Gordon of the faculty r was elected a member of the Many things impressed me at affiliated with their local group the convention but the one that President ...... ARTHUR D. BECKEI organizations, such as district, Corporate Board. Dr. T. B. Larrabee of Webster impressed me most was the Faculty county and city associations. Pub- Diagnostic Clinic. I believe that Adviser .. H. V. HALLADAY licity may City, Iowa, made a short speech i be obtained locally for pictures of the different depart- osteopathy through before the close of the meeting, Editor ...... ,E. HARWOOI local associa- commending ments of the Diagnostic Clinic s tions-their meetings, their highly the officers pro- of the college placed in the Osteopathic Maga- Osteopathy grams and other activities. and making it very zine, and Without Limitation plain that he thought that more other similiar Oste- May I repeat, "Become an ac- members opathic publications, would be of the profession should very helpful in raising tive member in your national, sit in on these meetings. Dr. the stand- state and -local osteopathic or- Larrabee ing of Osteopathy in the minds Duty said he did not realize of the public. Certainly ganizations."': Where humanly what it meant to conduct the busi- a pa- ,possible, tient would admit that in going It is the solemn duty, attend their meetings, ness of a college throughout a as well take an active part, contribute through the Diagnostic Clinic as the opportunity of every osteo- year and in the future he would that the examination was something of your own ability, be more interested in the affairs just as pathici physician to affiliate with put your thorough and complete as any the American! Osteopathic interest and energy to of the school. We hope to get Asso- work for the benefit of your pro- examination could be. This is ciation as an active member. This a short article from him in the necessary if Osteopathy is to affiliation fession. The osteopathic profes- near future as he informally told should be made and sion is doing things take its rightful place in the maintained for several important and going us some very interesting stories therapeutic world. places. Certainly no osteopathic of the early days of the college. reasons. First, it is only through physician can afford to organized osteopathy that the big stay out The many different X-ray pic- of the organizations of their own tures ini the Scientific Exhibit things in federal legislation and profession.: Contribute in national publicity can be ac- freely of show and tell us many things your time, your effort, your en- "I Think" about abnormalities in develop- complished. There are constantly ergy, your ability, problems arising in the osteo- your thinking (Continued from page 1) menit and lesioned conditions as capacity, as well as your money, they effect posture, and are a pathic profession, as in every to the great profession the rules. You found a hotel other profession, which require of which source of invaluable information each individual is an important accommodating every feature of to those physicians who are not mass movement, mass influence unit. your convention. It was a little doing any and mass weight. Again such X-ray work. The new ARTHUR D. BECKER, D. 0. city within itself for you did diagnostic instrument the Posto- affiliation is vital, because it not have to leave the Stevens keeps the osteopathic check is of value in giving us the physician in for any need. I think the ar- distribution of the weight of the intimate touch with problems as rangements for this meeting presented body as it is carried on the feet in the profession and The Corporate were as near perfect as we have and legs in standing or in walk- with measures suggested and ad- ever experienced. ing. vised for the solution of such Board Some of you spent no time at problems. It keeps the osteopathic all on this. You attended and If I were to offer a word of physician supplied with the latest The annual meeting of the Cor- I hope you enjoyed it. Others criticism, it would be that there thoughts and developments pro- porate Board of the college was spent many weary hours getting are too many sectional divisions fessionally and from the scientific held June 15th at 8:00 p. m. at ready for you. Take your pro- that make up the program. The angle through the A. O. A. Jour- the college building. Those who gram and sit down for half an fact that all sections are in ses- nal and other osteopathic publi- are familiar with the manage- hour and look over the array of sion at about the same time cations. It secures listing in the ment of the college know that this names in it and try if you can, makes it impossible to attend A. O. A. Directory, which listing corporate board of over 60 mem- to figure the hours spent by all of the sections that one de- is becoming increasingly valuable bers meets once a year and elects these men and women for sires. as the years go on. Such affilia- at that time a board of trustees months before this meeting. Leaving the convention pro- tion tells the public and your who conduct the affairs of .the Hours spent bringing the loose gram out of the picture, the patients, as well as your col- college throughout the year. ends together and weaving a most interesting things to me, leagues in practice, of the fact Dr. Arthur D. Becker called the nearly perfect international while in Chicago, were the base- that you are alert and an active meeting to order and following meeting of our profession. There ball games and an afternoon at unit in the great profession which the usual routine asked for the is a great deal of satisfaction the Arlington races.-Lonnie L. you have chosen as your life's auditor's report. This is too ex- in looking back over the week Facto, Chairman of Technique work. It frequently works out haustive to give in detail, but and knowing that we had a Section. that such affiliation is worth we make this comment: It was small part in this machine and many times its actual cost through much more satisfactory than the that we added a little to the the reference of patients. It gives year previous. perfection of the arrangements. you standing with the insurance Dr. Becker then took the floor We look forward to this week, companies. It gives you the many and made an informal report on we run at top speed for the sev- Dr. Glenn E. Fisher detailed personal services through the activities of the college for eral days and we look back and t h a t marvelous organization the year. This included mention we are glad that we spent a Dr. Fisher is a more recent which we familiarly call Central of added equipment, high morale few hours getting ready. We graduate of the college, having Office. Certainly no one can af- of students and all associated, had some things in mind that secured his degree in 1933. His ford for a minute to miss the anticipation of a large fall class, were to be done. They were done talent as an interpreter of the opportunity of affiliation with the increase in contributions to the and we came home feeling that difficult problems in chemistry American Osteopathic Associa- Building our plans had been carried assured his position on the fac- and Equipment Fund, through tion. If you are not now a mem- the success of the Review Week, to the satisfaction of ulty of the college after acting as ber, may I take the interest nearly one hundred per cent.- assistant in the department dur- liberty of urg- in recruiting new stu- H. V. ing you to make it your first duty dents through present student Halladay, D. O. ing his osteopathic training. He to apply for such contacts, the Alumni Association is also a member of the board membership. of trustees. and a very flattering outlook for I believe, without a doubt, the It is equally a duty and a privi- the coming year. Dr. Becker's forty-first national convention His interest in local osteopathic lege to become affiliated with your report was received with applause. held in Chicago, of 1937, was the problems resulted in his election state organization. Here again The election of officers proved most practical and successful to the position of secretary of the activities of major importance to the appreciation of the board for convention ever held. Much group and he' extends his interest your divisional society must. have the work of the officers during praise should be given to the into social and civic circles also. the vision, influence and weight of the past year., The entire list of doctors in charge and to the past officials was elected by chairmen of the divisional His frequent appearance at mass movement. The state legis- sec- state and district meetings and lative programs .must unanimous vote, these being as tions for their splendid pro- be handled follows: as a speaker on the program of through state organization. The grams. A- deep satisfaction the national Dr. Arthur D. Becker, Presi- should be felt by all by haying association mark him state association is the divisional dent. as a recognized authority in his society unit of the national ;he privilege:'of meeting 'and subject. or- Mrs. K. M. Robinson, Secretary. hearing the outstanding special- ganization and furnishes the Dr. R. B. Bachman, Treasurer. ists in the different mechanism fields of Dr. Fisher and family enjoy the whereby national ac- Drs. J. P. Schwartz, H. V. Hal- Osteopathic : practice.-Glenn E. outdoors and take motor trips as tivities become matters of vital laday, -:R. B. Bachman, G. E.- Fisher, D. 0. often as opportunity offers. Io . ,,_~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE LOG BOOK

,,~~ _ _ -- ._ , *6 I opathy. This year it seemed to Dr. Halladay will visit Mesa as a whole is interested in Ivthem in, as we desire to make Verde, the Grand Canyon and on mowing what there is to be j. as . + ulletin these meetings as worth while south into Arizona, returning via seen that applies to the teach- as possible. Carlsbad. ng, and the proving of oste- Dr. and Mrs. Marshall will hunt is that our college exhibits PRESIDENT'S LETTER R This has been more A. O. A. big game late in the fall. struck out for themselves and This is written near the end than state news. However, we Dr. Owen, being fond of explor- lid not follow the typical type of the A. 0. A. Convention at have learned many things, the ing caves, will find a new one. )f medical exhibit. If we have Chicago. Many any of our Iowa majority of which can be applied Mrs. Robinson expects to drive anything that shows how and doctors are in attendance, and it to state activities as soon as we to Canada and see the quints. why Osteopathy is different has been a pleasure to see them, can digest and adapt them to Dr. J. P. Schwartz will spend from medicine it should be a as well as to meet old and new this purpose. some time at his summer home part of this scientific exhibit. friends from other places. I feel Yes, the fishing and ultra vio- at Lake Okoboji. The program itself was well very proud of our profession as let rays were both good in north- Dr. Gordon and family will planned. It is getting to be I view the scientific exhibit, ern Minnesota last week. But tour west into Montana and visit too bulky we think and some- listen to the various speakers, was my face red!-J. M. Woods, the Yellowstone region. one will have to take the initia- and help represent our state in D. 0. If you want to see any of these tive and start trimming it down the House of Delegates. We have members of the faculty get in instead of trying each year to, come a long way for such a APPLICATIONS FOR touch with them immediately and make it cover more ground. We young organization, and are still maybe they could be stopped for do think that the plan of the MEMBERSHIP made it possible to see going strong. The following have recently a minute or two, but remember ho'tel Your state delegates have just that they all drive fast and are many more things and attend made application for membership more meetings than the finished five days of almost con- in the Iowa Society of Oste- on vacation. many tinuous session, and have repre- plans we have had in some opathic Physicians and Surgeons, conventions. Information was sented the Iowa Society to the and have now been granted li- best of their ability. Many prob- available and almost every- cense to practice by the Iowa thing was convenient so that lems came up and, while we Board of Examiners. Successful might not always agree with the more of this program could be Gene Beghtol, 631 S. Third St., (Continued from page 1) covered if so desired. We still majority, we feel that the physi- DeKalb, Ill. cians of our state can, with prof- The fraternity and sorority think that too much is going on Harlan H. Bobenhouse, 832 4th at any one time. it, team up with the A. O. A. St., Des Moines. registration topped the same list program for the coming year. of 1936 by about 25% and this The weather man has been Robert J. Cook, 1234 W. 9th kind. We have not had rain or Next year, at Cincinnati drop in St., Des Moines. is hard to figure. Probably the on the House of Delegates and concentrated effort throughout snow. We have had some warm C. W. Hammond, Des Moines days and some might call them listen to the proceedings; A. O. General Hospital, Des Moines. the year induced more of the A. members are welcome visitors hot. The hotel has been fairly B. D. Howland, Story City, Ia. members of the various frats comfortable most of the time at these sessions. W. Wallace Jolly, 443 N. 5th and sororities to attend their re- The program of the Public and unions rather than take that but with large crowds filling St., Ottumwa, Ia. the halls a lot of heat is gen- Professional Welfare committee I G. E. Jurgeson, Truman, Min- night off and do something else. of the A. O. A. is, in my opin- erated. Their cooling system nesota. Ten fraternity and sorority ban- would probably take care of ion, the most aggressive and H. J. Ketman, 1611 Arlington quets were going in full swing worthwhile thing we have initi- the ordinary usage of the hotel Ave., Des Moines. Tuesday night and we have but we think it was not quite ated for a long time. Through D. C. Littlefield, 1169 W. Ninth heard a lot of nice things said the committees activities the pro- up to the needs of this meet- St., Des Moines. about them. ing. Freedom from our coat fession pushes forward along I Joseph R. McNerney, D. M. I We talked to two or three of many lines; while we may be II was necessary part of the time. Gen. Hospital, Des Moines. the old times among the exhib- No convention is perfection disappointed in some we areII Ivan E. Penquite, Knoxville. itors. This is an integral part bound to get results in the ma- of the convention and with 378 in itself. If there has been any J. W. Peterson, 1410 Peck St., p complaint that seems to be gen- jority. If you have not sent I Muskegan, Mich. of them in Chicago it meant a eral it was about the entertain- your contribution to Dr. W. C. J. C. Bishop, Rock Rapids. lot of work getting ready for Chappell of Mason City or to them and getting them set up ment provided. It was our only headquarters, do so now. when the hour arrived. As far opportunity to visit the famous I wish every osteopath could I as we could see they were very Field Museum and Shedd Aqua- have attended the Memorial serv- Flash! ! rium and the afternoon did not happy over the crowd and its have enough hours in its for ices for Dr. A. T. Still. As aL Your secretary just called the II interest in their exhibits. One r these two fine educational ex- general thing I do not care very Log Book and gave us this item. exhibitor mentioned a couple of hibits. much for things of that kind,I Read it over carefully. It means3past conventions as being a lit- but, as I looked over the doctors I something to you. tle better from the actual busi- present, and thought of howr "Under the new arrangement, 1ness standpoint but after being many lives the "Old Doctor" had I the State Commissioner ofr reminded that they were before affected it made me humbly wish I Health has ruled that fees for 1929 he admitted that this was Dr. Mary E. Golden that each of us might continue I11routine serology tests will notLperhaps a record breaker. to spread the marvelous workI The business manager of the Dr. Golden, a teacher in the be required for specimens exam- college, president of the Osteo- which he began. As a multitude IIined on and after July 1, 1937." A. O. A., Dr. Clark, has been of small waves augment the on- heard to remark that this part pathic Women's National Associ- rushing tide, so may our efforts3I of the show was getting too ation and a busy member of the help the development of the pro- big to be held in a hotel. There state association also. Along with fession Dr. Still founded. Vacation Plans must be a benefit gained her extensive practice she finds through this contact that can- time to fly about the country at- With the week of Review Workc not be obtained any other way. tending to her duties as an official In non-surgical cases of con- following the regular college yearr We are glad to see the offer- and not only talk to professional tinuous vomiting have you everr and the national convention at bI ings of the many firms we deal groups but also to Parent-Teacher tried giving the patient, especial- Chicago so near, the majority off with throughout the year and meetings and others among the ly an infant or small child, water the faculty have not made definite31 we hope this phase of the con- laity. in teaspoon doses every fifteenI vacation plans. Those who have1a vention continues to grow also. She graduated from the Des minutes? This amount usuallyr something certain in mind havea We talked to our secretary Moines Still College of Oste- does not provoke vomiting, is3 arranged their schedule for theE! opathy in 1912 and has since that 11 at the Still College booth who quickly absorbed, and within aLremaining weeks of the periodI has been faithfully talking and time taken many review and post few hours may be increased. following the national meeting. registering for the past four graduate courses. She never This is especially valuable wherea Dr. Arthur D. Becker expects9 days. She tells us that there misses a national meeting and is a diarrhea prevents the use off to tour the north and east withI a speaker often at state associa- I1 is a 100% increase in registra- proctoclysis. and the small veins3 his family. tion over the N. Y. meeting. tions. Locally she belongs to I or lack of hospital facilitiess Dr. Bachman and family will This may be due to the ease several professional clubs among make it impossible to give waterr spend some time at their summerr, with which the booth may be the women and is active in the otherwise. home in Minnesota. found but we think the geo- Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Facto and family will toutr graphical location has more to Dr. Golden's recreation consists We are beginning to makea! into Missouri and visit the Ozarl k do with it. of her interest in her kennels and plans for the fall district meet- region. We key-holed the Scientific touring, her vacation being ings. I plan to write the dis- Dr. and Mrs. Fisher will drivee Exhibit on the lower level and planned usually to follow the na- trict presidents in the near fu- somewhere out west. find that nearly everyone at tional meeting and consists ture and exchange ideas withla Dr. Golden expects to touir the convention has registered largely of exploring the less fre- them. Meanwhile, if any of youiI through Wisconsin and Minnesota L, at--the entrance. It is certain- quented beauty spots of the coun- lv evident t+ha. thP nthrofessior trv_ have suggestions to offer, sendIi breaking some new paths. g V AAV--U ad LI V Age >, fi,,, . . 4

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Volume 14 AUGUST 15, 1937 Number 8 I We Wandered SCHEDULE OF CLASSES, 1937-1938 O. W. N. A. About this time of year we take The 0. W. N. A. Business a walk and look around. We ask Meeting at the National Conven- a few questions and then observe FRESHMAN B. BIOLOGY ...... E. OWEN tion was very well attended. The things in general. This is the BACTERIOLOGYBAC TE RIOLOGY.' ...... To'To be announced Tuesday noon luncheon presided time of year when all of us seem ANATOMY ...... V. HALLADAY over by our beloved Fannie Car- to be pretty busy. Vacations are CHEMISTRY, INORGANIC.. .G. E. FISHER HISTORY OF OSTEOPATHY ...... H. V. HALLADAY penter proved an inspiration to about over and we are counting everyone present. Efficient Marie the days until the gang will re- FRESHMAN A. Baur presented Amy Cochran for turn. We are getting ready for EMBRYOLOGY ...... O E. OWEN two hours of fascinating tech- this gang and will be glad to see HISTOLOGY...... To be announced CHEMISTRY, ORGANIC ...... G. E. FISHER nique. them but we a e busy and not PHYSIOLOGY...... O. E. OW EN The 0. W. N. A. membership parked, waiting for the seventh ANATOMY ...... V HALLADAY HISTORY OF OSTEOPATHY ...... H. V. HALLADAY returned home with the determin- of September. ation that osteopathic womanhood On the first floor of the college SOPHOMORE B. would not be excelled by any building the chemistry lab was ANATOMY ...... H. V. HALLADAY other professional group of wom- being renovated. Bottles that had CHEMISTRY, PHYS. AND TOX...... I. C. GORDON en PATHOLOGY I ...... E. OWEN either in devotion to purpose been tinted with the summer dust PHYSIOLOGY ...... E. OWEN or percent of members with dual were being polished and arranged OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES...... A. D. BECKER affiliations. and back in the dissection room The outlook for the new year more cleaning was in progress. SOPHOMORE A. NERVOUS PHYSIOLOGY...... L. L. FACTO is bright. Many new members One body was on the cooling OSTEOPATHIC MECHANICS ...... H. V. HALLADAY have come into the organization board and the tank was ready ANATOMY ...... J M. WOODS and many auxiliaries have real- for the fall stock in trade. PATHOLOGY II.. . GORDON PEDIATRICS ...... ized the tremendous effect of The office on the second floor M. E. GOLDEN group effort. The Osteopathic was too busy. We counted 24 JUNIOR B. Women's National Association patients in the waiting room and LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS...... G. E. FISHER will accomplish outstanding re- PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS.... L. L. FACTO numerous student doctors and ex- SPECIAL PATHOLOGY ..... C. GORDON sults whereas the individual amining physicians were attend- TECHNIC ...... L. L. FACTO woman or club must be limited in ing to their wants. The new P. A. DIETETICS AND HYGIENE ...... To be announced contacts. System installed late in the spring JUNIOR A. Let every professional woman term was in use almost con- OBSTETRICS I ...... R. B. BACHMAN and each osteopathic group of stantly. GYNECOLOGY ...... E. F. LEININGER women join in a determined effort COMMUNICABLE DISEASES...... L. L. FACTO to make 1937-38 a great year for Charlie was at work on the OSTEOPATHIC -THERAPEUTICS ...... J M. WOODS third floor getting the walls SUPPLEMENTARY THERAPETICS...... G. E. FISHER osteopathic influence through cleaned and the chairs back in CLINIC-MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. united cooperation. place in preparation for their MARY E. GOLDEN, D. O., winter coat of smoke and as for SENIOR B. President, 0. W. N. A. NERVOUS DISEASES ...... A. D. BECKER the chairs, they are neatly ar- OBSTETRICS II ...... R. B. BACHMAN ranged for only short periods of OSTEOPATHIC THERAPEUTICS ...... J. M. WOODS time. SURGERY ...... J. P. SCHWARTZ EYE, EAR, NOSE AND TROAT...... H. J. MARSHALL On the fourth floor work was X-RAY AND PHYSIO-THERAPY-TUES. AND THURS.....B. L. CASH "I Think." being done in the labs. Cleaning CLINIC-MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. and checking to know that sup- The Chicago Osteopathic pro- plies and slides are ready. SENIOR A fession and the Chicago Osteo- APPLIED ANATOMY ...... M OODS pathic Hospital a r e to be The labs on the fifth floor have DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS...... A.D. BECKER been checked and it was a lone- PROCTOLOGY AND UROLOGY ...... J. P. SCHWARTZ congratulated on the splendid con- some, desolate place. We took SURGERY...... J. P. SCHWARTZ vention that was held- there one glance into the darkened pro- EYE, EAR, -NOSE AND THROAT...... H. J. MARSHALL recently. The officers and mem- jection room and hurried down. MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE ...... H. E. SAMPSON bers of the International Society of Ophthalmology and Oto Laryn- A short drive and we are at CLINIC-MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. the Des Moines General Hospital. gology and the American Society Dr. J. P. Schwartz, surgeon-in- of Opthalmology and Oto Laryn- chief, was at the scrubbing basin gology were very well pleased Laboratories under the direction of the head of each department with the general arrangements at getting ready for a major opera- are conducted in the afternoons in the following subjects: Histology, tion. Dr. Graney, his assistant, the hotel for examination of pa- Biology, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Embryology, Physiology, Pathology, tients, the lecture and conference was looking over the tools that Anatomy, Gynecology, and Clinical Diagnosis. Dolly had so neatly arranged. Dr. rooms and for the large number J. L. Schwartz was in another of clinic patients. The hospital room getting ready to take out gave us splendid cadaveric mate- tonsils. Dr. Dennis, his assist- 1937-1938 Calendar rial to do our work on, splendid ant, was nearby. Dr. H. J. rooms for us to work in and fthe Marshall was sticking a wicked REGISTRATION...... hospital was very generous with looking hypo in a girl's tonsillar SEPTEMBER 7 their nurses and interns assisting us. The weather man was kind region. Dr. McNerney was hold- Roll Call ...... September 8 ing her head-or was it her hand? and gave us cool weather during Armistice Recess ...... November 11 the I. S. 0. and 0. & 0. L. con- Dr. Bos was checking over some ventions. kind of a report. Dr. Hammond Thanksgiving Recess ...... November 25-26-27 arrived with a suspicious looking The new officers of the I. S. 0. was in Christmas Vacation ...... December 17 to January 3 and 0. & 0. L. are making great test tube. Dr. Bachman plans for the convention in Cin- the nursery looking over last Graduation ...... January 21 week's crop of new American citi- cinnati and any one interested in zens and Dr. Cash was hidden in Registration ...... January 22 Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat work will be greatly compensated by the developing room, having fin- Roll Call .Jau...... January 24 ished a series of X-Rays of the attending the convention next chest. We walked down the three Easter Recess ...... (Date to be announced) year. H. J. MARSHALL, D. 0., (Continued on page 4) Graduation ...... M ayv...... 27I I Vice President I. S. 0. THE LOG BOOK -- L- I ------I _ I Grand Officers Dr. L. L. Facto Dr. John M. Woods Those of you who were unable to attend your fraternity or so- rority reunion in Chicago this summer will be glad to know who your Grand Officers are so that you can keep in touch with the affairs of your organization. If you are lost from the fold and not on the roll of your frat or sorority please advise the secretary. One more urge. We want 100% A. O. A. membership among our Council members. Your neglect Local may place your organization at the bottom of the list. H. V. H. The five fraternities and the Acacia Club one sorority active in Des Moines Pres. H. M. Williams, Lebanon, are really alive. We checked Ohio. these organizations at the close Sec'y-Treas. A. W. Noyes, of the college year and found them Clayton, Mo. all to be in good condition finan- Atlas Club- cially and all having had a good For the past 14 years Dr. Woods Pres. E. Jacobson, Philadelphia, Dr. Facto graduated from Des has been a popular member of year. Now these young men and Pa. Moines Still College in 1926 and women are preparing to return to the faculty of the college. He Sec'y-Treas. C. R. Starks, Den- immediately went to London, Eng- is an able teacher in several sub- school and are also making plans ver, Colo. land, for a year's clinical work. -tr-receive the membership of the jects, having recently devoted Alpha Tau Sigma- Since then he has attended special more time to the teaching of the new class. Des Moines is proud Pres. F. A. Gordon, Marshall- post graduate courses with to list this group, with their of- practice of osteopathy. He has town, Ia. Blanchard and others. This wide always been active in all asso- ficers. They are all in good stand- Sec'y-Treas. B. F. Voorhees, range of clinical observance has ing with their respective national ciation work, having recently been Findley, Ohio. especially fitted him for the posi- reelected to the presidency of the chapters. We had the pleasure Psi Sigma Alpha- tion of superintendent of clinics of working with the grand offi- state association. For the past Pres. O. E. Owen, Des Moines, at the college. several years he has been asso- cers of these fraternaties and Iowa. He is an able speaker and an sororities at the convention this ciated closely with the Internists Sec'y-T'reas. J. W. Hayes, E. authority on nervous disorders, Section of the national associa- summer in Chicago and the fu- Liverpool, Ohio. his appearance on many programs ture will see a greater improve- tion. Phi Sigma Gamma- being evidence of his popularity Dr. Woods graduated from the ment in many ways in all of our along this line. represented groups. Pres. E. G. Bashor, Los An- Des Moines Still College of Os- geles, Cal. Being interested in athletics teopathy in 1923 and has since Sec'y L. J. Grinnell, Providence, since a small boy, he and his that time been a member of the R. I. family enjoy the seasonable faculty and also conducted a busy President-Velma Gehman. Sigma Sigma Phi- sports and take advantage of va- practice of the general type, all Vice President-Evelyn Ket- Pres. J. E. Rogers, Oshkosh, cation days by making auto trips of which makes him especially man. Wis. into various parts of the country. well fitted to lecture on the sub- Secretary-Rebecca Richardson. Sec'y-Treas. W. E. Bailey, St. ject of Osteopathy. Recording Secretary - Burnie Louis, Mo. Dr. Rachel Woods, his wife, is Moeller. Theta Psi- also a graduate of the college Treasurer-Beryl Freeman. Pres. F. J. Meyer, Clayton, Mo. Dr. Byron L. Cash and has added to the family pres- Escort-Dorothy Hollen. Sec'y C. H. Britton, E. Lansing, tige by her office as secretary of Mich. the Osteopathic Women's Na- Delta Omega- tional Association. Pres. Helen C. Hampton, Cleve- As a family they enjoy motor- President-H. Sporck. land, Ohio. ing and a trip to the lakes in Vice President-S. Barnes. Vice Pres. Nora Prather, Louis- Minnesota. Secretary-E. Blackwood. ville, Ky. Treasurer-K. Wooliscroft. Sec'y Alma C. Webb, Akron, Ohio. Treas. Edith W. Pollock, Dr. C. I. Gordon President-J. B. Miller. Quincy, Ill. Vice President-A. Franke. Secretary-H. Leslie. Dr. H. A. Graney Treasurer-E. Zyzelewski. Graduated from the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy in A7LAd CLUMB 1933. In addition to the regular Noble Skull-Henry Leslie. course at the college Dr. Graney Occipital-Marcus Gerlach. has finished his post graduate Sacrum-George Bunge. work and served an internship at Stylus-Howard Johnson. the Des Moines General Hospital. Pylorus-William Costello. For the past year he has been specializing in surgery and acting Graduated from the Des Moines Receptaculum-Jon Hagy. Still College of Osteopathy in Styloid-John Engleman. as assistant to Dr. J. P. Schwartz. His work at the hospital and 1917. Has served his interneship occasional lectures at the college at the Des Moines General Hos- have proved his worth as a recent pital. During the war was as- President-Jerry O'Berski. addition to the faculty. signed to laboratory work with Vice President-Don Wicke. the Army and since has taken Secretary-Chas. Houghan. post graduate work in Chicago Treasurer-Harold Heideman. Henry E. Sampson, and at the University of Michi- Chaplain-Robt. Luby. gan. Graduated from the Des Moines A. B., B. Ph., Ju. D. As Roentgenologist and chief Still College of Osteopathy in Mr. Sampson, being a true laboratory technologist at the Des 1931. Dr. Gordon is active in as- friend of Osteopathy, makes an Moines General Hospital, Dr. Cash sociation work, being a member President-E. Zyzelewski. ideal instructor for the subject is thoroughly conversant with the of the local, state and national Vice President-J. B. Miller. of Medical Jurisprudence. He is X-Ray and all forms of Physio- associations. He has filled all of Secretary-Albert Ferris. keenly interested in the profession and PhysicalTherapy. These sub- the offices- of the local group, Treasurer-Joe Robertson. and although he carries on an jects are presented by him during being recently elevated to the Pledge Master-Clifford Mil- extensive law practice, always the Senior year at the college. presidency. He is also deeply in- lard. finds time to meet with the osteo- Dr. Cash and his family enjoy terested in club and young peo- Sergeant at Arms-Glaser pathic group for an evening of touring and an occasional week ple's work, speaking before them Pease. recreation or study. end at the lakes. frequentlv. - _-_ ---- - THE LOG BOOK - -- -- I - -- --- I~~~~~~~~~~ Class of 1940. This 1937 Septem- The Log Book ber Class is the last fall class to Des Moines General Hospital be enrolled previous to the step- up in entrance requirements, and The Official Publication of the January 1938 Class will be DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF the last class to be so enrolled. OSTEOPATHY Be sure your prospective students understand this. We would be President ...... ARTHUR D. BECKEI glad to have you refer students to the Des Moines Still College of Faculty Adviser .. H. V. HALLADAI Osteopathy, THE COLLEGE OF Editor ...... E. HARWOOI CLINICAL OPPORTUNITIES. ARTHUR D. BECKER, D. O. Osteopathy Without Limitation I: ,,, , Alumni ! !! Appreciation There is one thing that we left out of the report of our wander- We have many reasons to fee] ing around at Chicago. This was that the first great objective in touched on when we made men- our program of advancement has tion of the college breakfast and been accomplished. The work Dr. Becker this month mentions and effort and planning of the it. This is not enough. past two years have been crowned Last year those of you who can with success. We can now look be found were made conscious of forward to new effort with the a definite effort calm assurance that we have an on the part of Drs. Clybourne and Homan to ------organized and effective alumni awaken group marching with us in our you to your responsibil- determination to accomplish ities to your Alma Mater. These Dr. O. E. Owen Dr. Jos. L. Schwartz big- same busy doctors have again as- ger and still more constructive sumed the things for Des Moines Still Col- offices they so effi- lege of Osteopathy and, through ciently filled last year. Dr. Cly- this institution's development, for bourne is president of your the great science of osteopathy. Alumni Association and Dr. Ho- Work loses its concomitant man is secretary. You will hear fatigue and exhaustion when the from them occasionally and we bright rewards of success become hope you will respond when they clearly evident. Vision is made write you. increasingly clear when fruition The great colleges of our coun- lights the way. We find ourselves try have been improved and main- definitely around the corner and tained largely by the appreciative squared away for new steps in efforts of their graduates. In the progress and development. beginning they were all small Our many friends and well schools. Their growth and in- wishers in the profession and in crease in usefulness has been our own student group have crys- made possible by concentrated ef- tallized their good will into tan- forts thru a strong alumni asso- gible assets by referring qualified ciation which had faith in the prospective students and by sub- future of the institution. Money scription to is not everything. Your support Graduated from the American our Building, Equip- can be shown by sending a stu- Having assisted and taught the ment and Extension Fund. We subjects of Biology and Embry- School of Osteopathy in 1919, may, at this time, look forward dent each year and that is not following which he finished asking too much of you. You al- ology at the University of Mis- one with confidence and assurance to souri and Berea College previous year of post graduate study at the future ready know the need for more the Des Moines Still College of Des Moines Still osteopathic physicians thruout to his enrollment at Des Moines of College of Osteopathy as an inte- Still College of Osteopathy, as- Osteopathy. Dr. Schwartz is a gral and important factor in the the world. You know several member of the staff of the Des young men and women who are sured Doctor Owen of a fellowship steady and continuous forward in these subjects. His attention Moines General Hospital and the march of osteopathy qualified but have not been ap- Taylor Clinic. as a science nroached in just the right way. to detail and talent in teaching led Although busy and as a profession. to his assignment to the subjects with his specialty, he takes the If so, they would be enthusiastic time necessary to teach and-take Are you ambitious to be with supporters of our science and as a regular member of the fac- us and to take your full fair share ulty for the past two years. His part in many college and local would be glad of a chance to enter meetings. in our development? We would a college of osteopathy where study has also been extended to He is a member of the be glad to have you as a co- osteopathic training is stressed. special work at the University of local, state and national societies. worker in our plans. We are You have plenty of raw material Michigan. Doctor Owen graduat- taking new steps, setting new within your own territory. We ed from the Des Moines Still THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE standards, visualizing new oppor- have the plant that will turn that College of Osteopathy in January, BOARD- tunities. We will need your en- raw material into practiced osteo- 1937. Beginning this year he will will hold its next examination thusiastic backing if we realize pathic physicians. extend his teaching into the de- August 23 and 24. Write imme- our highest objectives. We are We had the pleasure of talking partment of Physiology. diately for further information. well on the way to great accom- A lot of good towns are waiting to an alumnus of our college this -- -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ plishment and we want you with summer who is more than a thou- for Osteopathy in this state. Dr. us to further guarantee unquali- of a new student from your eli- C. Rebekka Strom of Sioux Falls sand miles from Des Moines. He gible list. fied success. sid, "The more contacts I make will take care of your application. The American Osteopathic As- the more I realize that Still Col- Write to Drs. Clybourne and DR. MARY GOLDEN- sociation at its annual convention lege gave me more than I thought Homan and tell them you want to was honored Sunday morning, in Chicago set the entrance re- I was getting. I know how much help make D. M. S. C. 0. bigger August 1, at a breakfast given by quirements for all osteopathic I know and I know how much and better. the Business and Professional educational institutions at the more I know :than some others I We heard many nice things said Women's Club of Des Moines, same mark that we publicized have met." about these two leaders of our celebrating her reelection as nearly one year ago as the plat- In our line of duty we often alumni group when we were in president of the 0. W. N. A. form of our college, viz, one have to do things that we would Chicago. We heard many fine About one hundiedred representative year of college work as a prereq- rather not do. This is a duty that compliments on the college. We business _and2 rpfessiboial_ wo-Vilen uisite for entrance for the certainly needs little urging. We know you are awake to the oppor- of Des Moines and vicinity were September Class of 1938 and two know you are proud of tunities and we are ready for that present. Guests included - the years of college work as entrance D. M. S. C. 0. Augment that big class you are helping to send women osteopathic physicians of requirement.. ·for the September · pride with the tangiblev evidence :o us this fall.-E. H. the city.,...... and nearby .. ..towns. I. . A New Class Matriculates September 7th THE LOG BOOK

the relatively small amount of (Continued from page 1) malpractice insurance premiums Resume flights and glanced into several |ae+ A+ nUettin nationally paid by the osteopathic Some of you like to go fishing. rooms. Some had to accommo- profession, that the only hope of I do not. I like to get in the date two patients, due to the rush survival would come through con- wagon and hit the trail for the of early August business. In the President's Letter centration of those premiums S. W., meet old friends and see waiting room we counted 14, some through one source. At the A. what is being done with our na- nervous and others calmly await- i:t much news this past month; ing their turn. everyone must be resting up from O. A. Convention in 1934 The tional parks and monuments. I Nettleship Company, which had would much rather fish and hunt We ventured into the superin- the national convention, gone on tendent's office for a chat with a cool spot been specializing in osteopathic with a camera and a spade than a vacation or hunting malpractice insurance since 1924, the usual outfit. Here was my Mrs. Sara Schwartz, and we at home. quote: The Osteopathic Health Clinic was selected as the profession's fishing trip. exclusive broker. Mesa Verde National Park- "The summer months have been is planning a big week at the Iowa very active at the hospital, run- State Fair August 27 to Septem- Every effort was made to have getting to be too modern-roads the profession served through an too good-no thrill to drive the ning to capacity most of the time. ber 3. A new policy of examining The Minor Surgical clinics are children over five years of age as American insurance company, but Knife Edge. Glad to see Mr. for various reasons all efforts in Nusbaum, the Frankes, Ted, Lynn, far in advance of previous years well as adults has been adopted and the students who have re- this year. This change should that direction, after a period of Don, Mr. Wall and the others. two or three years, showed un- Sorry to find Jim out of the mained in Des Moines for sum- make the work of the examining mer work are assisting with these doctors even more interesting and questionable evidence of failure. horse-rangler game and sedentary Restrictions against the profes- in a tourist camp at Durango. clinics each day. They have also instructive than it has been in the to see a great past. sion became so serious that it Time changes the old trail too had the opportunity -You should have seen the local became apparent that only a much. many major operations. Drs. publicity Dr. Rex Martin of source of insurance which would Chaco Canyon-my first ven- McNerney, Hammond and Bos, Onawa received last year from be entirely outside of opportuni- ture into a territory that is our interns, are kept too busy, his work on the Health Clinic ties for medical control could be harder to get to than the map but are reaping a great deal of permanently satisfactory. indicates. Beautiful masonry and experience. There will be an staff. Anyone, especially in the clinical material smaller communities, could do al- Following months of negotia- well paid for a tough trip over abundance of most (you can't get ahead of tion, a special policy was ar- terrible roads. Pueblo Bonita available for the Senior Class dur- Rex) as well if they made the ef- ranged, with Lloyd's of London. should be protected more. ing the fall and winter." fort. This policy could be made avail- Painted Desert and Petrified Back to the college and a short I believe.the new Public and able only to members of the A. Forest both looked good. Too bad talk with the secretary. Professional Welfare Committee 0. A. and its affiliated state so- that we can't steal all the petri- "We certainly need a vacation. is going to do a lot for Oste- cieties. This program, which has fied wood we want. You should One hundred thirty-one new cases opathy. Our state committee on now been in effect for almost two see the fine pictographs at the came into the clinic during July Public Education, headed by Dr. years, is proving eminently satis- forest. and the summer group handled J. J. Henderson of Toledo, is also factory. Claims service has been Sunset Mountain and the Ice 37 OB cases, numerous out-clinic doing some excellent work. By very much improved by the use Caves as interesting as before. calls, the baseball team and the way, do not forget to send in of specialized attorneys in every The Canyon-The Grand Can- worked at the hospital. We could your contribution to the P. & W. state in the union. Freedom of yon of course. No words are ade- have used three times as many fund to Dr. W. C. Chappell of the proposition from influence by quate to describe it. Certainly students in the clinic this summer. Mason City if you have not al- any medical director has had emi- did enjoy seeing Herb and Harry Those who stayed have been ex- ready done so. nently beneficial results. again. ceptionally willing and have co- Prescott, Ariz. - One of the operated wonderfully." It might not be a bad idea to The number of osteopaths in- carefully check the hemoglobin most friendly cities you will find. Dr. Becker, smiling from the suranced under the association's Beautiful rock formations coming other side of his desk, said: "We and make an occasional blood program has doubled within a count on patients who have been in from the north. Fine forest on are getting ready for a big class two-year period. The forethought the south. Drop over to the ice this fall. Figures do not lie. It taking large amounts of sulphan- exercised by Dr. Garfield and his ilamide. There seems to be a company and meet a fine gentle- is going to be a record breaker committee, and the support given man who also runs the bottling and we are all happy over the tendency for the public, due to to the program by leaders of the unwise newspaper publicity, to works. You will be convinced that prospects. Several who have profession in every state in the they make the best ice in the coun- dropped out will be back. We self-prescribe this new drug, with union, has established a bulwark possible bad results. try and you will see how clean expect every student who did not of defense backed by the world's the beverage business is there. finish last year to be here on the If you know any good recruits largest insurance organization. for the osteopathic colleges do not The Desert-110 in the car but dot, ready for a full year of hard Without it the osteopathic profes- what a thrill to drive it again work beginning September sev- forget to give them that extra sion individually and collectively urging to start this fall. It is still and in anticipation of seeing enth." would find itself in a seriously Frank Pinkley at the Ruins. We met Virg Halladay in the a grand profession and has plenty embarrassed situation. of room for the right kind of (Casa Grande near Coolidge, hall. "I hope we get a few good men and women. Those practitioners who have Ariz.) Our visit was cut short musicians in the new class." And JOHN M. WOODS. not taken advantage of their as- by a message to meet the daughter that's all. sociation membership to obtain and her husband in Tucson. But -E. H. protection against malpractice we came back later to see Frank. Of all the economic changes claims and suits, are hazarding Delightful surprise seeing the which have presented serious not only the investment repre- kids and had two days with them Drive up the Rio Grande from problems within the past ten sented by their practice and the and friends in Tucson. Las Cruces to Albuquerque and years, none has more greatly af- benefits offered by their future, Down to Nogales, Sonora, to you will find a fertile valley all fected the physician and surgeon but are also prejudicing osteop- enjoy some real Mexican food the way. Elephant Butte Dam than the wave of claims and suits athy as a whole. A successful prepared by the best cook in is not spectacular but is worth alleging malpractice. This wave suit brought against any indi- Mexico, Elijia. Tacos, enchala- a side trip. has now approached the propor- vidual D. O. is damaging to the dos, tortillos, frijoles. Tacos con Larry Boatman at Santa Fe tions of a flood. profession at large. pollos, si. No cesos. Esta tiempo had me billed to speak before the So unprecedented are the pro- tiene demasiado calor. Mucho 20-30 Club and that was enjoyed. portions of this hazard that in- tiempo ha pasado ha sido aqui. Back to the Springs and Denver surance companies, which have Hasta la vista. and a talk to the group at Dr. been for years writing this clas- The Cavern-of course I mean C. C. Reid's Poly Clinic. What a sification of business, have in a Dr. E. F. Leininger Carlsbad and you must see it. fine home he now has for his post large percentage abandoned the Like the Canyon it is impossible course and what a large group undertaking of insurance protec- This year sees the addition of to describe it. Try to think of this year. It was a real pleasure tion against this hazard. another graduate of the college one room 700 feet below the sur- to talk to them for a few minutes. Fortunately, leaders in the os- to our regular faculty. Dr. Lein- face that is 4,000 feet long, 600 Osteopaths were there from teopathic profession b e c a m e inger, having served his intern- feet wide and 300 feet high and it coast to coast. aware of, the trend of conditions ship and proved his ability in the takes two hours to walk around Home again. What did I bring as early as 1932 and since that management of the Gynecological it, Mr. Ripley. back? A good coat of tan, five time an active committee of the Clinic and laboratory, now as- Drive into the White Sands beautiful arrow heads and some American Osteopathic Association sumes the didactic work. This near Alamogordo. Twenty-five cactus to look at this winter when has devoted countless hours of change will concentrate this de- miles long and 8 miles wide. A the snow and ice covers our time to the subject of protecting partment under one physician pile of white sand that keeps streets and when I am doing my the malpractice insurance future and will bring the lectures and coming up out of the earth. Tom deepest wishing that it were vaca- of the profession. laboratory into closer relation- Charles will be glad to tell you tion time again. It was recognized that due to ship. all about it. VIRG. - Entered------as second class ------THE ' Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923 special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section l1 Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912 authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. la~~~~~~~~ * wI Al t)~* 0

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Volume 14 September 15, 1937 Number l5 - ---~~~~~~~~~~~- I- We Wandered Again State Fair Clinic The sixth annual Osteopathic Last month we took a walk Health Clinic, held at the State around the college building and Fair, showed a very significant over to the hospital and it proved trend, a trend that should make so interesting to us that we every doctor stop and think. thought we would look the ground Persons who took the examina- over again this week. The tion during the first two or three stage was then being set for years, through curiosity or to kill the fall rush of students, time, have "Gone with the Wind." new and old. These students are The clientele now is seriously now here at work, and when we seeking knowledge and help in say "at work" we mean it, for their health problems. Many five minutes after the bell rang times they tell of seeking help Wednesday, September 8th, every both osteopathic and medical teacher was in his place and not without results or any satisfac- a student was seen loafing in the tion. Some friend told them about halls. We have never seen the how thorough our examinations bunch come back ready for work are and they came to find out like they did this year, hence the what we could do for them. I observation trip. talked with practically everyone At the last minute, due to the as they left, and everyone was increased registration in the new well pleased with the examination, class, the trustees decided to en- because they had gotten some large several of our labs. The facts about their condition and Bacteriology lab on the fifth floor advice that appealed to their rea- has been doubled in size. A new son and common sense. Pathology lab has been built on This clinic is being recognized the fourth floor occupying the un- by Iowa people as a fact finding used large floor space' adjacent body. It is educating them to to the Biology lab. The Biology the fact that osteopathy searches and Physiology labs on the fourth for the cause of their physical floor have been enlarged 50 per ills, as no other system does. They cent. With this new rearrange- are learning that osteopathy is ment and increase in size of the not just rubbing or a series of labs, we are using every square motions without any definite inch of the five floors of the col- thought in the operator's mind. lege building. New equipment is They are learning that osteopathy ready to go into these enlarged is not only reasonable, but that laboratories and we are prepared it has a real scientific foundation, to take care of the anticipated in- and that it understands and is ap- crease in students during the next plicable to all physical conditions several years. or types of cases. Every room on the third floor As I said before, this is a fact was occupied by a class. Stand- OUR DEPARTMENT finding clinic. We have held ing in the hall we could hear the straight to this course from the voices of several of the faculty beginning and shall continue to expounding the virtues of their OF OSTEOPATHY do so. The wisdom of this is pet subject. Some of the doors demonstrated by this trend of the were open and the seats were It will be impossible in the small space we have for this article, serious minded, truth seeking, filled with the old and the new to adequately cover this department of our college. We feel that sick individuals coming to the and all attentive-glad to be back we want you to think with us in the problems that arise in the clinic in greater numbers each after three months of vacation. management of our college and with this in mind we are going to year. This trend is of much more It sounded like the teachers were review a department each month and ask you for comment. We importance to the future standing also glad to be on the job again, want constructive criticism that will enable us to graduate better of osteopathy in Iowa than the for they had that peppy ring to representatives of your profession. number examined would be. the voice. Maybe it has been the In our college the man largely responsible for the osteopathic A few days spent at this clinic, cool weather. So far we have not technic and clinical training of the student is Dr. L. L. Facto. He observing the work taking pa- enjoyed the usual heat of the first does not assume full responsibility for the complete osteopathic tients through their entire exam- two weeks of the fall term. training of the student but he is the major contacting ination, or conversing with those physician previously examined, will be an We visited the office to see how between the student and the patient. Each member of the faculty takes part in the education well worth while, and percentages were running in the training of the completed physician and each de- will convince any unprejudiced new class. Of course we got the partment stresses the osteopathic concept above every other thera- peutic measure. mind that constructive work, usual rebuff that the registration Dr. Facto teaches Nervous Physiology, Com- worthy of the staunchest support, was not complete but the day we municable Diseases, Physical Diagnosis and Technic and is in charge is being done. checked it was satisfactory, for of the Clinic. This is a full time job and an important one in the there was an increase over last development of our future osteopaths. -Della B. Caldwell. year at the same time. We did Dr. A. D. Becker is the able leader in training the students in sneak a few figures that may in- the Principles of Osteopathy. The entire profession knows that with Nota Bene terest you. Michigan leads, Ohio this subject in the hands of Dr. Becker students at D. M. S. C. 0. All secretaries or other official is running a close second, Iowa is will have a true osteopathic foundation and appreciation of the representatives of all qualified or- third (note that, you fellows in basic facts of our science. Dr. Becker also brings into the subjects ganizations of the A. O. A. are Iowa). Minnesota, Wisconsin, Il- of Nervous Diseases and Differential Diagnosis the many osteo- hereby requested to send their re- linois, Maine, Nebraska, Wy- pathic truths that he knows from years of contacts. quests for space, and other re- oming, North and South Dakota Dr. H. V. Halladay pounds osteopathic Anatomy into his students quirements for facilities at the were all represented also, and the as you well know. His work with the spine and along other prac- 1938 A. 0. A. Cincinnati Conven- class is not completed. Next tical therapeutic lines is well known. His course in Mechanics tion to the Chairman of Facili- month we will give you some which precedes the lectures and demonstrations of Technic is purely Is r~_ _ i-_l .. _ , *.. A \ ties, Dr. Walter H. Siehl, 602 (Contrinued on nao'e 3.) an RIdy -(ti-Mn-^rnin i 11i n t;ontinuea on page 4) \ fLVVEkylLiks 2 -U., Traetoin--LJLJ Avll J-»JU ., kIJ lllUlIllilaul,Vlloe THE LOG BOOK

I I enport, Iowa. Sib Barnes spent Guerrera is an interne at the City tions sponsors at the annual con- the summer in the wilds of Cooke Hospital in Lawrence, Massachu- vention of the profession. Other City, Montana, and Yellowstone setts. measures that will tend to in- Park. Eldon Blackwood alter- We are glad to welcome the fol- crease the standing and useful- nated between Newton, Iowa, and lowing pledges into Psi Sigma Al- ness of our fraternities and soror- his brother's osteopathic practice pha: Augie Augenstein, Joe ities have been adopted and will in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. Gurka, Joe Robinson, Ernest be put into effect. Kenneth Wooliscroft, God's gift Light, Paul Kimberly, and Niel Due to delays in the mail we to the women, spent the summer Kitchen. were unable to complete the list in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania. Psi Sigma Alpha plans an ex- of grand officers for the entire Pledge Howard McCollum did his tensive osteopathic educational group last month. We add below bit for Swift & Company in Chi- program for this year and we look the two remaining organizations cago, Illinois, and Pat Kelsey did ahead with much enthusiasm. who were not represented in the time in the Des Moines Clinic. -C. R. A. list given. Scott Fisher guarded the lives of Iota Tau Sigma- the citizens of Eagle Grove, Iowa. President, W. V. Goodfellow, Dr. Cash, our faculty adviser, Los Angeles. Vacation time being over, the is out on vacation, but expects to Secretary, F. J. Trenery, Los members of Phi Sigma Gamma return soon. -A. S. B. The members of the Sigma Angeles. take this opportunity to greet the Sigma Phi wish to extend their Axis Club- faculty and new students; and greetings to the new and return- President, Georgiana B. Smith, wish to all a successful year. ing students and wish them suc- Los Angeles. We hope that Dr. Callison will ATULAS CLUR cess and extend congratulations Vice President, Julia Kline, work. have success in his new H. A. J. on their choice of osteopathy as Jacksonville, Florida. The fraternity house has been their life's work. Secretary, Elizabeth Mochrie, undergoing repair inside and out; With the summer months be- We are looking forward to an Sioux City, Iowa. new furniture and rugs have been hind us, we find that the members enjoyable and active semester in Treasurer, Eva Magoon, Provi- added. have all returned and we look aiding and sponsoring school ac- dence, R. I. We are sure that everyone forward to a very successful year. tivities, and feel with the coop- -H. V. Halladay, Ex. Chm. studied and really got the funda- The house has had a thorough eration of the student body our mental stuff. Sun-tanned torsos cleaning, with new paint being goal will be attained. speak of many hours under Old applied in very good fashion. News from our recently gradu- Assembly Septem- Sol, but soft hands show it was We are pleased to have at pres- ated members shows that the not at labor. Thus time was spent. ent as our house guests, the fol- state board examinations are not ber 10th When questioned as to their lowing freshmen: Robert Berger, such a great obstacle in begnning summer's accomplishments, sly A precedent established years Franklin, Ohio; James S. Clapper- the practice of osteopathy, when ago rules the first assembly of winks and sheepish grins spoke ton, Detroit, Michigan; Robert O. the proper effort is put forth. louder than words. the year. The faculty is put on Drews, Lansing, Michigan; Thom- It is our sincere wish to be of display on the platform and each How were the Indians Arley? as Hewetson, Lancaster, Ohio; service to the college and make Cliff might tell us all about the made to speak for a few minutes. Clarence G. Howe, Highland Park, this one of the most successful Little Black Hills, but it must have Michigan; Ozzie Neilson, High- semesters. do you realize how difficult been lonesome driving around it is to get a member of the fac- land Park, Michigan; Robert The fraternity has plans for an ulty up there on the stage but alone-or were you? Woods, Highland Park, Michigan. all school dance in the near fu- We wish to congratulate two this effort is not half the power It seems that Michigan is giv- ture, which will enable the new needed to get that person to stop of our members, Jerry O'berski, ing Ohio something to think and old students and faculty to who was recently elected president once he is started on his oratorical about this semester. become more closely acquainted. marathon. Ordinarily any mem- of- Psi Sigma Alpha; and J. B. We cordially invite all the -P. K. Miller, president of Sigma Sigma freshmen to attend our smoker, ber of the faculty can hear the Phi. which we are having in their bell ring five minutes before the We wish to remind the fresh- honor, on October 5th, at the At- Des Moines Inter- button is punched in the office, men that their first thoughts this las Club. A full evening of en- but on an occasion of this kind year should be of study - Study tertaining enjoyment is antici- fraternity Council try to stop him and then see how and make this a successful year pated. far he gets. for all. Remember: "one's brain The Atlas Club extends an in- Last year the several organiza- Believe it or not, alumni, 12 of is his only friend."-A. T. Still. vitation to all new students of tions of the college took a de- the faculty were on the dais at the college to visit our house at cidedly forward step in the forma- the call of the prexy and each any time. tion of a local group affiliated had his say. It was a fine assem- Mystery: Man bites dog, may- with the National Osteopathic In- bly and though Facto and Halla- h- it's rn hdoitPe man Brother terfraternity Council. This coun- day tried their best to kill the Iota Tau Sigma extends its John Hagy may know who does cil consists of a representative fourth period they left it gasping greetings to the faculty and the what to who, and who pays. from each of the recognized fra- but with enough strength to carry new freshman class. We are "Flash": Brother Iverson is ternities and sororities united for on for a part of its time. happy to play a part in the prog- thinking of giving up osteopathy the major purpose of bettering the Welcomes and greetings were ress and attainments of Des to work out the intricate details status of each of the organiza- profuse. Assistants were an- Moines Still College for the com- of Ford Mechanics. tions. This group met Thursday nounced. Some new stories were ing year. evening, September 9th, at the told and we all left for the fourth Dr. Vic Pohl has finished his in- home of Dr. Halladay and voted period feeling that not only had terneship at Des Moines General unanimously on several issues the class work started off with Hospital and plans to open an of- that will be carried out for the plenty of vim but also the first fice in Ohio. Dr. Bob Gerow is good of all of our social and hon- assembly was a record breaker. starting his second year of in- Again, we are back after happy orary organizations. The mem- terneship in the Detroit Oste- vacations, starting a new school bership this term, with officers, opathic Hospital as senior interne. year. All indications are that is as follows: Yippee-Kyleehilo Harold Dresser is opening a prac- this will be an unusual year. Sporck President Iota Tau Sig- We take great pleasure in wel- ma. At a meeting of the Cherokee tice in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Gene Indian Osteopathic Beghtol is in DeKalb, Illinois, but coming all the new freshmen into Freeman, Secretary - Treasurer, Club held in expects to practice in eastern osteopathy and all the other stu- Delta Omega. the Hotel Elliott, Sturgis, Michi- Iowa soon. Francis Yukle is in dents who have been out of school Munroe, Atlas Club. gan, July 10, 1937, the following Boston, Massachusetts. Tony for various reasons. O'berski, Psi Sigma Alpha. were initiated into membership Sloan has returned to school af- Our recent graduates are found Miller, Sigma Sigma Phi. and given the Indian bone degree: ter several years' absence. How- in the following places: Ivan Pen- Zyzelewski, Phi Sigma Gamma. Dr. Canada Wendell, Peoria, Ill. quite has started a practice in (Squatting Bull); Dr. George W. ard Sprock spent a profitable ...-7-.-. E summer as an insurance execu- Knoxville, Iowa; Joe Peterson is Goode, Boston, Mass. (White tive in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. in practice at Hampton, Iowa; N. O. I. C. Pigeon); Dr. Walter G. Shay, Ed Jeranson spent most of the Alan Becker begins an interneship Sturgis, Michigan (Moses Yellow summer fishing in and near Eve- September 15th, at the South- (National Osteopathic Interfra- Horse); Dr. Helen G. Sheehan,, leth, Minnesota. William Dan- western Osteopathic Hospital in ternity Council) Boston, Mass. (Squaw Turtle iels, our eminent heart specialist, Wichita, Kansas; Harold Morgan Early this month letters were Dove); Dr. Joseph C. Basso, West helped in the Clinic and visited has an interneship at the Rocky sent to each of the newly elected Somerville, Mass. (Chief Fire- the home folks way down south Mountain Hospital in Denver, presiding officers of our group. water). Dr. F. P. Millard of in Elizabeth City, N. C. George Colorado; Jack Eddy and Robert Plans will start in the immediate Toronto, Canada, was given the Boston made the Chicago Conven- Campbell are interning in the De- future for the reunion and ban- honorary degree of Big Chief Yel- 1 ' T^ 1 ^ nlaf t+hnfaT each T),Ttc Mninaa P(li-nitATen T)n.v- 4-44- . . . -Ir.o-!snIIi"a m-no11jnrel. IU z,-L U11 L' %j-Lofv tl-heseu1Und" iorOani.a- I,, low Jacket. 11011, vesi~ Iviollie6 kilillit; U.IU LCiMV- -I;tr'11ItI]LrLVvL INeztiv vy r .vrir l I UCv yU vV j. THE LOG BOOK

_~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~t I i I-I- Can we stick to our convictions in the face of determined oppo- The Log Book sition? Can we think straight in the confusion of many distracting The Official Publication of unproven theories? Can we meet misunderstanding with patience DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF and careful explanations ? Can we OSTEOPATHY hew to the line when easier meth- President ...... ARTHUR D. BECKER ods are at hand? Do we as indi- viduals know enough about fun- Faculty Adviser .. H. V. HALLADAY damental osteopathic principles to serve our place in the great march Editor ...... E. HARWOOD of osteopathic progress ? Can the osteopathic colleges sift the wheat Osteopathy Without Limitation from the chaff to the end that students will be able to properly evaluate osteopathic reasoning and osteopathic thinking? Pioneer Spirit We still need pioneer spirit in To many thousands of intelli- osteopathic education, in our os- gent people, osteopathy as a sci- teopathic physicians, in our osteo- ence and as a system of practice pathic publicity. is still frontier ground. In fact, -Arthur D. Becker, D. O. I think the great mass of people could well be divided in the fol- lowing groups: Those who know nothing about it (far too many), Cheerio Labs Being Enlarged on Fourth Floor those who are more or less inter- ested but are misinformed (a The one member of the faculty large group confusing osteopathy that claims that the Southwest is Osteopathic. Dr. Halladay also teaches Orthopedics, a specialty with other systems which to them God's country was squelched by practice that could not exist without the basic principles of Oste- appear similar), those who know Drs. Facto and Fisher and Mrs. opathy. Orthopedic patients in medical institutions are given more about it and use it but have lim- Robinson. They took time off osteopathy than any other type of therapy. ited knowledge of the broad scope during the month of August and Dr. J. M. Woods teaches Osteopathic Therapeutics. His contri- of its possible application (many drove north into Canada. Do you bution to the osteopathic training of the student is extremely im- of your own patients in this want to hear stories of long, tall, portant, for here is where Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment must group), those that are out and broad, fat or otherwise fish? Do meet. We feel that we have an obligation to discharge in the train- out antagonistic (usually con- you want to hear about beautiful ing of a student. We must provide in Osteopathic Practice an sisting of those who are in col- lakes, trees, streams, falls? Do improvement on other methods of therapy. Dr. Woods is capable lateral fields of practice), those you want to hear about blueberry of carrying out this duty and also that of putting the finishing who know about it, use it and pie and other good things to eat? touches on the students' appreciation of Applied Osteopathic An- keep informed regarding its de- Do you want to hear about cool atomy, which is given in the senior year. velopment, its success and its pos- days and nights, fine roads and Drs. Gordon and Owen teach Pathology. Here is a subject that sibilities (a large and growing quaint people? The Lake o' the is most interesting from our standpoint. We do not claim that Woods - Ahhhh! Kanorah - pathology is different when studied in a medical school but we group but still too limited). Ahhhhhh! Etc.-Ahhhh! We are Most of my readers could add do claim that with the osteopathic concept Pathology is something almost convinced. more than we find in the usual text book. The student's mental to these five groups, but they are The odd fact is this. Dr. Facto sufficient for our present purpose. picture of a diseased process and its resolution is important in the left on a Monday, with his family; management of each case. The rapidity of repair, the earlier The fact remains that osteopathy Dr. Fisher and wife left the mid- is still new ground in the thera- return to normal and other pathological pictures convince the stu- dle of the week, and Mrs. Robin- dent of the value of Osteopathy. peutic world. It is a lttle over son and friends left Saturday. 63 years since Dr. Still enunciated They traveled almost identical The matter of making an accurate diagnosis and checking on the basic principles upon which routes and still agree that it is it to determine the results of Osteopathic treatment by laboratory osteopathic practice is built. Peo- THE place to take a vacation. methods is in the hands of our Chemist and Laboratory Diagnos- ple, even intelligent people, are Now comes another angle. Dr. tician, Dr. G. E. Fisher. Laboratory methods of diagnosis rapidly deliberate in accepting new ideas Gordon and family returned just change but the old is not discarded until the new has been proven and they find it difficult to think in time for the beginning of the to be better. Dr. Fisher keeps up to the minute on these subjects new thoughts. This is not college year. He and his family that have such an important bearing on the plan for the treatment strange, it has always been so. toured the Northwest, Montana, administered. He also assumes the responsibility for the inter- History furnishes many exam- Yellowstone and all points in be- pretation of Supplementary Therapeutics. Here the student learns ples in widely divergent fields. tween there and here. He has the fallacies as well as the values, if any, of the major drugs used The tendency to conform is a some tales to tell that are just as in therapy. powerful leverage against prog- full of enthusiasm as the others. Osteopathy is an integral part of the teaching of every member ress. To be a pioneer, a trail We are glad that everyone came of the faculty. Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Eye, blazer, a leader in a new field, back from THE TRIP with a Ear, Nose and Throat and other practical subjects are taught with requires strength, stamina and smile. It is going to be a better the stressing of osteopathic principles that are necessary for a courage beyond average. It re- year for all of us that took this successful practice. quires that special brand of cour- time off and came back from the age that enables one to maintain best vacation ever. continued effort toward an ideal, THE OSTEOPATHIC COLLEGE OF over an extended period of time. It requires farsighted vision to CLINICAL OPPORTUNITIES keep a selected goal in sight. It Convention Dates takes the long view. It is vastly easier and more simple to drop Dr. Arthur D. Becker will meet THE W. VA. BULLETIN- Chicago and we are glad that it into the ruts and grooves already with the Montana State Associa- arrived not long ago and we were was done and he knew of it be- well established. tion at Livingston, September 20- glad to see so many of our old fore his death. His occasional Osteopathy is the application of 22, and with the Pennsylvania graduates mentioned. Dr. Harry letter was always constructive. the known and accepted facts of Association at Erie, October 8-9. E. McNeish is president of the We will miss "C. C." Dr. L. L. Facto is booked to society. Remember Newton, Gra- anatomy, physiology, biochem- ham, Smith, Jones, Sparks, Cud- istry and pathology. It is sane, appear at the Nebraska state MISS AVA JOHNSON- safe, sensible and superior. It is meeting at Lincoln, September 21, den and King? Certainly. a former member of the faculty, not a far flung theory. It proves and with the state group at Fond DR. C. C. TEALL- left the last of August for an out in application. I do not care du Lac, Wisconsin, October 9. We were sorry to hear of C. C. extended trip to Europe to com- how attractive a theory may be, Dr. Mary Golden addresses the Teall's death. Our first contact plete some work she initiated nast unless you can apply it and unless Missouri State Osteopathic Asso- was 22 years ago when e was in- year for the Bulgarian govern- you find that it works. Osteopathy ciation at Joplin, October 6-8. specting our colleges antywe have ment. Dr. Zoe Munger of Cedar works. More than 60 years of Dr. H. V. Halladay will travel been friends and coworkers since. Rapids, Iowa, accompanied Miss successful history have proved to New York City to meet with Just before the convention this Johnson but expected to return to the New York State Association year he wrote to us about a little her practice about the first of that the tenets of osteopathic ss...... -...... ew practice are sound and scientific. LVVOctober 2-3.V s~~matter that was attendedv to -v...... T*-at November. THE LOG BOOK

I_ injured workmen have the final but your secretary will notify you (Continued from page 1) choice in the selection of such later. added figures but we can say now- C9+ ® A+ ;nuXldin physician. Considerable expense Keep these dates open, as good that we are delighted to have this. £ ~ was involved in protecting oste- programs are being planned. Also fine looking bunch of fellows from August 31, 1937. opathy in this enactment. get in touch with some pros- Maine to Wyoming here in Des Dr. John M. Woods, President, Section 8671, Chapter 398, Code pective student and bring him to Moines to take advantage of our Iowa Society Osteopathic of Iowa, provides as follows: "The these meetings. facilities. We could handle a Physicians and Surgeons, commissioner of insurance shall -J. M. W. larger class but we are happy to, Des Moines, Iowa. decline to approve any such form have an increase over the group. of policy or contract of insurance My Dear Dr. Woods: Applications of last year at the same time. Your request of August 30th unless the same shall, in all re- spects, conform to the laws of Ross C. Bodwell, Waterloo On the first floor we peeked into, for an article dealing with the J. L. Craig, Cresco the Chem. lab and it was radiant legal status of osteopathy in Iowa this state applicable thereto, and unless the issuance of same is J. H. Conaway, Muscatine with shining bottles filled with re- has been received. Space will agents and the several solutions permit of but a brief resume of based upon a satisfactory medical B. H. Devine, Des Moines examination of the applicant by a O. L. Johnson, Marshalltown used in that lab. A voice echoed this important subject. M. R. Hunt, Greene from the pit and we were not mis- Your correspondent feels that physician duly authorized to prac- tice medicine or by an osteopathic T. F. Lange, Cedar Rapids taken in guessing that it was Dr. the membership of the Iowa So- Bachman lecturing on OB. We ciety have been pretty well ad- physician duly authorized to prac- M. O. Martin, Colfax tice osteopathy in the state of G. W. Loerke, Ft. Madison glanced into the dissection lab and: vised from time to time as to their another body was in the process rights and privileges while such Iowa or the state where examined W. K. Lowrey, Ft. Madison and no policy or contract of in- T. C. Mann, Estherville of being prepared for that work. information was pertinent and not We felt repaid for the time we, after it became history. The non- surance shall be issued by any L. B. Mosley, Ft. Madison insurance company to any indi- 0. E. Owen, Des Moines took from other duties but it did members however are pretty not look real after all. much in the dark with reference vidual in this state until such ex- D. W. Roberts, Des Moines to the wholesale changes which amination shall have been ap- B. A. Storey, Ledyard Some of us can remember not have taken place as to privileges proved by the medical examiner H. L. Urban, Iowa City so many years ago when it was during the past few years. Nu- or medical board of the company." J. R. Wolescheck, Des Moines about the first of November be- merous letters are received daily (This pertains to life insurance N. A. Cunningham, Colfax fore we all got settled down to from this latter group requesting examinations.) It would seem M. G. Tincher, Ft. Madison work. Times have changed. Here information relative to the legal proper that when applying for Emil Braunschweig, Des Moines it is only the first week of a status of osteopathy in Iowa and life insurance for ourselves or G. W. Schwartzbaugh, Des Moines new term and all the wheels are for interpretations of the law as members of our families that the turning in perfect rhythm. There it pertains to the problems in above provision in the Iowa stat- must be a reason for it. their respective communities. ute be considered. Polk County We wonder if osteopathy-the Agreement by all committees of I feel that for less than three The Polk County Osteopathic study and practice of it-is not the State Society make it man- cents per day, no one practicing Association held its first fall meet- demanding closer attention and datory that such requests from osteopathy in the state of Iowa ing Friday, September 10th, at more concentration than ever be- non-members be confined to the can afford to be without up to the Hotel Chamberlain, at 6:30 p. m. fore. It seems to us that we have waste basket, because we feel, and minute advice on privileges in The meeting being in the form acquired a little more dignity- I think rightly so, that it would practice as furnished by the so- of a banquet. we are a little more studious- be eminently unfair to the mem- ciety to paid-up members through Progressive plans for the year we are more in earnest-we are bership who underwrite the ex- its very efficient committees, all were presented and discussed. looking ahead and we realize that penses of the society, furnishing of whom are laboring unceasingly The local association will attempt a day lost can never be made up. stationery, postage, telephone and for the welfare of the profession to do its share in keeping oste- The thousands of scientific facts telegraph expense, legal counsel and very often without even opathy before the public eye. The that are poured into the heads of and retainer fees, to use such thanks from their colleagues. local public and professional af- students cannot be dumped all at funds in furnishing such informa- A movement now in process of fairs committee will cooperate one time. The four years we use tion to the lethargic non-paying fulfillment promises to be the with the national organization. to absorb these facts are too members of the profession in greatest achievement ever at- Interesting programs are crowded even in the best planned Iowa. Each committee is fur- tempted for the members of our planned for the monthly meetings. schedule. Every minute counts nished a corrected list monthly of Society in the state of Iowa. Only We are going to try to do things and we all know it. paid-up members and all informa- paid-up members will be in a po- in such a way that every osteo- tion has been and will be supplied sition to reap the benefit of this pathic physician will be anxious promptly to such membership. program. It is therefore up to to become a member of this group. One of the many letters re- each and every member of the Everything osteopathic is mov- Surgical ceived recently advises that such profession eligible for such mem- ing forward; osteopathic educa- non-member had been denied par- bership to join the various oste- tion, legislation, publicity, hospi- A;t the National Convention this ticipation in the Iowa Emergency opathic associations, county, dis- tals, and the Polk County Group year, the surgical section was re- Relief set-up and had been so de- trict, state and national. will do their share to keep them sumed, after a period of seven nied for the past two years. Equi- Your check for $10.00 made moving in that direction. years in which no section was table arrangements at consider- payable to Dr. F. A. Gordon, Sec- The following committees have held. The attendance and interest able expense to the Society were retary, 208 Masonic Temple, Mar- been appointed by the president, in this section well justified its made with the Relief Administra- shalltown, Iowa, constitutes ap- Dr. Harry Barquist: resumption. Three meetings were tion two years ago and such in- plication for membership. If you Program: Bruce Farmer, Chair- held at which a two-hour sym- formation was transmitted to the wish, the same Dr. Gordon can man. posium were given at each meet- membership at that time. This handle your application for A. O. Entertainment: James Hum- ing. The symposiums were "Ap- non-member had saved ten dollars A. membership. phrey, Chairman. pendicitis," by Dr. Harry Collins in dues to his society and lost hun- Trusting that you have all re- Publicity: Benjamin Devine, and staff; "Fractures of the Fe- dreds of dollars in indigent fees turned from your respective va- Chairman. mur," by Dr. Howard Lamb and- from the Relief Committee, be- cations in excellent condition and Membership: Benjamin Devine staff; and "Head Injuries," by Dr. cause he did not receive proper that you will receive your share and James Shaffer, Co-chairmen. 0. 0. Bashline and staff. It was information. of the bountiful crops with which Ethics: John Woods, Chairman. the concensus of opinion of the Letter from a non-member in Iowa has been blessed this year, Public Relations: Arthur D. surgical group that this section this morning's mail brings the I am, Becker, Chairman. should be held yearly at the na- information that the insurance Cordially yours, Chaplain: Lester P. Fagan. tional convention. carrier for an Iowa industrial -D. E. Hannan, D. O., Legislative: Saul Klein, Chair- The annual meeting of the plant had refused his services in Chairman, man. Public Affairs Committee, American College of Osteopathic caring for an injured workman Student Recruiting: Harry held in Kirks- in such plant. Had he been a Perry, Iowa. Marshall, Chairman. Surgeons will be paid-up member of the State So- --- The present officers of the ville, Missouri, October 4th, 5th ciety, he would have known last Notice group are: President, Harry Bar- and 6th, with Drs. George and May that the last Iowa Legisla- The fall circuit of district meet- quist;' vice president, Bruce E. L. Laughlin, Jr., as hosts. A ture enacted a new Workmen's ings is being planned for October Farmer; treasurer, Carl Sea- very complete program is being Compensation Act which states 6th and 7th. Three out-of-state strand; secretary, Jack Berck. specifically that the employer speakers will each meet two dis- arranged and the operative sur- upon notice or knowledge of in- tricts on consecutive days, the ex- DR. H. V. HALLADAY- gical clinics will be a major part jury shall furnish reasonable act date for each district to be judged an amateur contest at of the meeting as heretofore. The medical, osteopathic, etc., services determined as soon as all districts Murray, Iowa, early in August. present interest shown by the to such injured workman, and we are heard from. Until that infor- Dr. Fred Martin was instrumental are advised that the Iowa Indus- mation is obtained we cannot give in getting osteopathy represented members points toward a large at- trial Commissioner has ruled that the exact location of the meetings in the- iudres'-b- stand. tendance.Vs w WLWA^ _ - 1 Ee as----- O T H E b Entered as second class Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923 special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912 authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.

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Volume 14 OCTOBER 15, 1937 Number 10 The Outlook Football We are all quite happy over the OUR DEPARTMENT With the World Series out of outlook at the beginning of the the way and football about to school year. We are not satis- cross the half-way mark, we can fied. We do feel that we can han- look back and see just what is dle more students to advantage. OF ANATOMY going on in our own locality. We have the equipment, the fac- Still College is playing its usual ulty and a clinic that taxes our In 1892 Dr. A. T. Still opened the first college of Osteopathy. role in the care of approximately 500 boys playing this game. time constantly, but we are add- Anatomy was the first subject to be taught. Dr. Still had been for ing each semester to our total North, East, Roosevelt and Lin- enrollment and we know that Os- many years a deep student of this subject and knew from his own coln High schools with Dowling teopathy is not slipping in the experience that the greater the appreciation of Anatomy, the better High (Catholic), the Drake fresh- matter of new recruits. the physician would be in diagnosis, prognosis and technic. Con- man team and the Comets, a com- mercial team in the city-all are Our new class exceeds in size of this, the trustees of our college have made every effort to the one entering at the same time scious being cared for by seniors of Still last year. It more than replaces not only keep up with, but ahead of the legal demands in this College. the graduating group and consists department. We feel that Anatomy is still the major basis for a This means that last semester of as fine a group of young men complete understanding of our science and every effort is made to these students were given a spe- cial course in the training and as you will ever find. We regret teach the subject in conformity with the principles of Osteopathy. that there is not one member of care of athletes. They were the fair sex enrolled in this new Dr. H. V. Halladay, the department head, is too well known ready at the call this fall to go out and take their places in the class. We need in Osteopathy and throughout the profession to need an introduction. He has been here in Des Moines more young gym and on the bench with osteo- women to meet the growing de- teaching this subject for twenty-two years. His reorganization of pathic prophylactic and therapeu- mand for women osteopaths. laboratory methods increased the interest in and enabled the student tic plans anticipating the trau- We are delighted to have a to gain more knowledge from the laboratory work. His research matic injuries that these boys meet in football. With this sport number of our old students re- on the spine stands out as a unique piece of work and his interpreta- turn after an absence of one or put away at Thanksgiving the more semesters. We know that tions are constantly in demand. Dr. Halladay is a consistent speaker seniors will be called to care for they are still deeply interested at conventions of the profession, his subject usually being one in- basketball, swimming and wrest- in finishing the course in Oste- timately connected with the subject of Anatomy. ling and in the spring the track opathy and some of them are mak- teams and baseball to finish the ing great sacrifices to continue. Dr. John M. Woods assumes part of the responsibility in the school year. We are proud to have with us department also. Since his graduation in 1923, Dr. Woods has been At the present writing the fol- lowing seniors are hard at work several transfers from other col- a member of the faculty of the college and has taught at least one leges of Osteopathy. These stu- every afternoon: Miller, Zyze- dents are already fitting into the division of the Anatomy each semester. The presentation of the lewski, Hume, Fagen, Johnson, theme of our college and have ex- subject of Applied Anatomy is a difficult one in that the teacher Houghan, Irwin, Hull, Leubers, pressed their delight at having must draw largely on his own personal experience as well as a Sargent, Wicke, Leslie, Haight, made the change. Woods is also active in general Gerlach, Heideman, O'berski and This is a good place to add this detailed anatomical knowledge. Dr. Griffith. Having finished this item: Next January we matricu- practice and this fits him especially well for the teaching of Osteo- part of their clinical training at (Continued on page 4.) pathic Applied Anatomy. the college this group will be called in shortly and a new list The general subject of Anatomy includes two other named subjects sent out so that before the end Dr. P. T. Wilson that are a necessary part of the anatomical training of every student. of the season every member of The college enjoyed a visit the These are Embryology and Histology. the class will have had the oppor- 15th of September from Dr. Per- tunity to learn by direct contact rin T. Wilson of Cambridge, Dr. 0. E. Owen very capably takes the classes through these two what must be done in the preven- Mass. Dr. Wilson appeared be- subjects and adds to the regulation text the explanations necessary tion and care of athletic injuries. fore the student body and gave for application to the science of Osteopathy. Embryology deals with them a talk that can be classi- a developmental standpoint and many fied only as "highly inspirational." the structure of the body from I. 0. W. A. was, "Pneumonia," of the diseases and pathologies we are called upon to treat must be His main topic traced back to development before we can have a proper understand- Mrs. Burl Elliott, President of which he illustrated with a series Histology takes of slides bringing out the benefits ing of the methods of treatment and the response. the Iowa Osteopathic Women's derived from our methods of each tissue of the body and places it under the microscope so we can Auxiliary announces the list of treatment. He also took time to have a clearer understanding of the physiological processes and by committee chairmen for the year bring into his address many other comparison understand the pathological changes. as follows: Ways and Means- major principles of Osteopathy as Mrs. Paul Park, Des Moines; Histology and Embryology are taught in the Freshman year. Public Health-Mrs. Chas. Potter, applied to the care of the general Anatomy beginning in the Freshman year extends through the type of patient. Forest City; Social-Mrs. J. P. Sophomore year and is again taught during the Senior year at which Schwartz, Des Moines; Program A luncheon given in his honor time the more practical osteopathic facts are interpolated. This by the local osteopathic group was -Mrs. J. R. Shaffer, Des Moines; didactic part of the course extends through seven semesters or for Publicity-Mrs. Ferres A. Gor- attended by the majority of the a total of six hundred and thirty hours. profession in the city. Dr. Wil- don. Marshalltown. son at this time briefly reviewed Each of these subjects is more clearly demonstrated to the student Membership Chairmen - 1st some of the difficulties we meet through laboratory methods. A total of three hundred and ninety- District, Mrs. Paul French, Cedar with in practice. four hours is spent by each student in this department, covering Rapids; 2nd District, Mrs. Rolla During the afternoon he made the examination of slides and specimens and the dissection of the Hook, Logan; 3rd District, Mrs. a trip to the hospital and visited entire human body. Dry bone and specially prepared anatomical C. C. Jackson, Keokuk; 4th Dis- the clinic at the college, examin- specimens are frequently used by the professors for demonstration trict, Mrs. W. L. Tindall, Woden; ing several of the patients. and each laboratory requires the careful preparation of a manual 5th District, Mrs. Marvin Green, We will always consider it a from each student. Storm Lake; 6th District, Mrs. great privilege to entertain a phy- Raymond Kale, Des Moines. sician of the calibre of Dr. Wil- An exhibit of anatomical alterations has recently been added to the Mrs. C. C. Jackson, Keokuk, has son and we hope he will find the museum. These specimens were a part of the offering of the college invited all women in her district time to again stop and spend a at the recent convention in Chicago and depicted clearly the effect to Ottumwa, October 6th, to or- day with us. of osteopathic lesions. ganize a District Auxiliary. THE LOG BOOK

Assemblies Yes, sir!! It's the same oldI The sorority had a picnic at September 17 story-six weeks exams again L. Greenwood Park September 16th. Following the custom, the sec- The time has come, fellow stu- The girls confessed to having a ond assembly of the year is dents, when we must again provee good time and to eating too much, planned to introduce the new our ability to follow in the foot- as usual. class. With a revamped orches- steps of our Dr. A. T. Still. Hitt The Beta chapter of Delta tra that went over the top with those exams, boys, and may the11aOmega was represented at the its first appearance, Dr. Halladay answers be up to par. National Convention of Delta opened the ceremony. He then Thursday night was t he 8 Omega by Miss Rebecca Richard- called for the new class to march "Smoker Supreme" at the P. S. G, son last July in Chicago, where to the stage and when indicated house. Talks were given by Doc- she was entertained at dinner by each gave his name and home tors Klein, Shaffer, Owen andI the National Chapter at the town. Those of you who have Halladay. Each told somethingY,Medina Temple. She also at- been through this assembly know ATlA$ CLU of value from their own field off tended a business what happens when certain states experience. meeting of the H. A. J. No one could guesss National Chapter at which meet- are mentioned. The old custom why Don Leigh didn't get thosea ing Dr. Mary Golden, as National prevails and with no less gusto. With one month behind us thea needles stuck in his throat. WeIC,President, presided. Ohio had been augmented some, students are already I were indeed proud impressed of the large3 -B. M. but Michigan held the lead. It with the higher scholastic stand- attendance and wish to thank the3 is a fine looking gang of new ards as set up by the Des 31 new students for so r Moines ably helping5 students and at this writing all Still College of Osteopathy. us to make the evening a success. have settled down and are hard Our house has r We are pleased to have as ad- been undergoing5 N. O. I. C. at work. ditional house guests the extensive remodeling and redec- September 24 follow- (National I ing new students at school: Rich- orating and the results are ex- Osteopathic Interfra- tremely ternity Council) Still honoring the new class, the ard McGill, Shenandoah, Iowa; pleasant to behold. So college provided a comedy film. with kindest thoughts for all boys3 C ha se Matthews, Cincinnati, I The Council has little to reportt Our Gang made an impression of Ohio; Herbert Ridings, Cincin- -be sure and get the fundamen- this month. The letters a sort on New York tals.-J. F. L. to the3 and got them- nati, Ohio. several presidents went out lastt selves into all sorts of trouble. During the past month there I1 month with requests and direc- Students who have transferred has been activity to the highest tions. To date half of these have from other schools and those who degree, the high spot being the II answered. All replies should be have returned after having been smoker in honor of the new stu- in. We will have to get a little3 out for some time were intro- dents at school. The surgical The members and pledges of I rough with some of these fellows31 duced. Music was furnished, as film appealed to all, especially, Psi Sigma Alpha held their first I and try to get them up on their usual, by the college band under "0. B." Ridings, who has decided II banquet of the semester on Tues- feet. If you are one who has not I the direction of Dr. Halladay. to specialize in obstetrics "with- day, September 28th, at O'Mal- sent in the information asked for,I October 1 out" surgery. ley's Tearoom. Dr. Becker was I better get busy and reply or you L Dr. Arthur D. Becker, president The house is the proud posses- the speaker for the evening. Ev- will get a personal letter that you I of the college, took advantage of sor of a new picture which was eryone present reported an event- will not like so well. the period this Friday and gave unveiled the evening of the ful time. one of his heart-to-heart talks. In smoker and which displays the Kenneth Cory has returned I the planning of the work for the faculty members who are life time from his summer vacation at last. I Surgical Meeting year there is much to be thought members of the Atlas Club. We are glad to welcome Gerry of and many things to be taken Our house guest for this month Hooper into our midst as a trans- The eleventh annual meeting into consideration. Dr. Becker was Dr. Fedson of Ames, Iowa. fer from the Alpha Chapter of of the American College of Osteo- always brings out the partnership After cleaning and renovating Kirksville. pathic Surgeons was held at idea in his talks and stresses the oucr barn we were able to have a Psi Sigma Alpha plans to hold Kirksville, Missouri, October 3rd, Pimportance of the individual. His very successful "hard time" its initiation at its next meet- 4th and 5th, with the largest at- talks are always events to be re- party. ing, October 12th. The pledges tendance in history up to the membered. Our deepest sympathy is with to be initiated are as follows: present time. There was also October 8 brother Henry Leslie, whose Augie Augenstein, Joe Gurka, Joe the greatest number of applicants I Following another custom which father passed away October 7th. Robinson, Ernest Light, Paul for membership that there has is always welcome with the stu- Kimberly and Neil Kitchen.-C. been heretofore. dent body, the entertainment con- R. A. Twenty-three major operations sisted of a fine film from the East- were performed in the surgical man Teaching Films, entitled, "A clinic the three mornings. A com- Normal Breech Delivery." This. Vacation memories are a thing plete program of scientific papers of course, was not so clearly un- of the dim and distant past. The were given each afternoon. Guest derstood by the newer members grim reality of books, laboratories The Sigma Sigma Phi had a speakers, other than the members of the student body but it did give and midnight oil have made their banquet at the Davis Grill on the of the college, were Dr. Paul T. them an insight into the future. imprint upon us. evening of September 21st, for the Lloyd of Philadelphia, Dr. Ray Music was furnished, as usual, by Regular meeting dates have actives and pledges, with Dr. H. Hurlburt, Editor of the American the college band. been set; a program has been V. Halladay as the guest and Osteopathic Association Journal. formulated, and the budget for speaker, speaking on the origin Secretary of the National Asso- the year launched and approved. of the Sigma Sigma Phi and the ciation, Dr. McCaughan, also at- Polk County Iota Tau Sigma is well on the reasons for its being originated. tended the meeting. Dr. Lloyd way to a profitable, successful and Dr. Hurlburt were elected The Polk County Osteopathic On September 28th the Sigma Association year. Sigma Phi held its initiation, and honorary members of the organ- held its regular din- Brother Howard Sprock was ization. ner meeting October 11, at Youn- the following pledges became kers elected president of the Inter- active members: W. F. Costello, Social events included a bar- Tea Room at 6:30 p. m. Fraternity Council at their initial L. B. Sanchez, becue at the Kirksville The gathering was in the form H. A. Spork, H. I. Country of meeting of the year. McCollom, G. R. Fisher, F. M. Club and. a banquet at the Trav- an educational meeting. Spe- Iverson, A. elers Hotel at which the Kirks- cial guests present were voca- The annual smoker was held B. Schiffer. We were tional for the freshmen and upper class honored by having Dr. Bennie ville Faculty and the hospital guidance teachers of the guests at the Hotel Devine present. internes were guests. various junior and senior high Savery III, schools, colleges and universities October 6, 1937 at 8:00 P. M. The Sigma Sigma Phi held its Dr. 0. 0. Bashline was elected of Des Moines. We were honored with the pres- fall dance at the Rose Lorenz president for the coming year, Several ence of Dr. Becker, Dr. guests and doctors from Cash and Studio, located in the Roosevelt Dr. Howard Lamb was elected out of town were present at the Dr. Devine. Each gave very in- Shopping Center, on the night of vice president and Dr. A. C. John- affair. teresting talks along lines vitally October 1st and gave away a door son was re-elected as secretary. Dr. Benny Devine presided as important to Osteopathic students. prize of five dollars; the winner Dr. J. P. Schwartz was elected toastmaster Pledging is only a week away of the evening. Dr. was George Boston. as trustee. A. D. Becker, president of Des and the final stretch is the one The members of Sigma Sigma One of the outstanding that tells the tale. accom- Moines Still College of Osteopathy Phi would like to take this oppor- plishments of the convention was was the principal speaker of the We would be happy to hear tunity to thank the student body the passing of a resolution that evening. Dr. Becker explained from our old alumni and friends attending our dance for their sup- the College publish a surgical the scientific principles underly- at any time. Drop us a line. port and interest shown for out- supplement to the A. O. A. Journal ing osteopathy. -A. S. B. side activities.-P. K. Ifour times a year. (Continued on page 4) THE LOG BOOK

I I -- - i K^>i I r^r K[Moines Still College of Osteopa- Th O c D OO thy, and details of which will be the Lo~j published later. We want the class of January, The Official Publication of 1938, to start the celebration of DES MOINES STILL COLLE(GIE OF that 40th Anniversary. Wouldn't OSTEOPATHY you like to be represented in our OSTEOPATHY______great anniversary celebration by President ...... ARTHUR D. BECKER sending a student for that class? We solicit your cooperation as a Faculty Adviser .. H. V. HALLADAY co-worker. We will continue to _ endeavor to deserve your enthusi- Editor ...... E. HARWOOD astic assistance. Take advantage of this opportunity to advance Osteopathy Without Limitation osteopathy and osteopathic edu- cation. Arthur D. Becker, D. 0. Fortieth AnniversarvAnrtiversreth Nebraska, Iowa and The class of January, 1938, will Wisconsin Our Lectur e Rooms be the last class to be enrolled There have been a number of Some of you do not have to go bac in which graduation from high osteopathic conventions held the to reme of tyoudo not havetoben go ac;k very far in your college work school is adequate entrance re- past few weeks and it is only toremember theold chairs, benches or opera seats that were offered quirement. natural for a program chairman for your comfort (?) during the ]lecture periods. Several years This entrance requirement is to call upon the colleges for some ago Still Colleg madee kindling of thle old type of seats and replaced adequate in 36 states as a pre- of the speakers. them with a complete seating equip ment of steel chairs with desk liminary requirement for li- It so happened that I was a arm and note book rack. But vthey do slip on the terraza floor. censure for practice. guest speaker at the Nebraska' Do any of you remember, several years ago, a student who came All the members of the reeog- State Convention held at Lincoln, tothe last period with his overcoiat on? Remember the day he nized osteopathic colleges known on September 21st, atand the leaned back and dozed and the an lgle of the chair suddenly pa-r- as the Associated Colleges of district meeting at Mason City, alleled the floor? The floor and thee chair sustained no injury but Osteopathy unanimously accepted on October 6th. While the attend- it jarred the sleep out of the stud ent. Yes, these chairs are too the new rule passed by the ance was not so large at either comfortable. Trustees and the House of Dele- of these conventions, some of the gates of the American Oste- doctors drove many miles in or- \Montana Pennsylvania opathic Association at the Chi- der to be present and help to make cago convention this past summer, the convention Dr. Arthur D. Becker, our presi- a success. On September 20th to 22d in- deent, that beginning with the Septem- I just returned from a trip to elusive, Dr. Arthur D. Becker, Cd attended the annual State ber class of 1938 they would Fond du Lac, onvention of the Pennsylvania Wisconsin, where president of Des Moines Still Col- Osteopathic Association, require one year of college work on Saturday, October 9th, the lege of Osteopathy, attended the E held at as a minimum requirement for State Association rie, Pennsylvania, on October held their semi- annual State Convention held by 8t;h and entrance and that beginning with annual convention. It seemed to the State Osteopathic Association 8t 9th, during which time e gave the September class of 1940 they me that the spirit of osteopathy of Montana. The convention this ni discussions on the tech- would require two years of col- ical program each day of the was fine at this convention. The year was held in Livingston, Mon- invention. lege work as a minimum require- sixty or seventy who attended the tana, a beautiful city set amid co He also put on a ment for entrance. This is the meetings were very anxious to encircling fteen-minute broadcast the eve- mountains. This was fi ng preceding exact program established by Des learn more about the influence of a three-day convention, and was ni the opening of the Moines Still College of Osteopa- osteopathic lesions and other con- well attended by the Osteopathic coinvention, on the subject of "Os- opathy and Its thy just one year ago as the ditions in causing backache and Physicians of the state, with vis- lit Relation to Pub- standard for this institution. their influence in producing c Health." ir- itors from Idaho and Wyoming Dr. Becker reports a most inter- We are seriously concerned that regularities of the heart beat. as well. More than three-fourths es young men and women who ting and worth-while program con- After the lecture on backache, of the Osteopathic Physicians in o F diversified presentations, many template the study of osteopathy which lasted for one and one-half Montana were present. of shall be adequately informed which were really outstanding of hours, they asked me to take an- Dr. Becker reports that this in interest and value. It is to be this rule and of the time of its other half hour to answer ques- group of Osteopathic Physicians re application. To repeat, gretted that the attendance at the class tions concerning backache. This is a live bunch. Their interest in th is meeting of the Pennsylvania of January, 1938, is the last pos- helped to clear up many things the technical program, their at- St sible opportunity to enroll Late Osteopathic Association was under that before were a little hazy. tendance at the various sessions noit up to its usual good average. present entrance standards. One of the outstanding things of the convention, and their en- IThe officers of the association and Never in the history of Des of the program was a fifteen-min- thusiasm in their work were out- th e program chairman, as well as Moines Still College of Osteopa- ute broadcast over the local radio standing features of the meeting. th e local committee, had worked thy have we been so, well prepared station, by Dr. John Rogers, past Dr. Becker gave six technical lee- fa ithfully and well in preparing to train students to become quali- president of the A. 0. A., which tures, dealing largely with the ap- material for a fine meeting and, fled osteopathic physicians and gave osteopathy some good pub- plication of osteopathic principles of course, it was disappointing surgeons as we are at this time. licity. Drove down to Milwaukee, in the treatment of various groups noAtto have a large group present. Our strong faculty, made up of with Dr. Elton, secretary of the of diseases. He also discussed TIhere were numerous visitors highly trained and experienced State Association, Sunday morn- classification of heart diseases and fr om Ohio and some even from physicians, our greatly enlarged ing. Had lunch and a sight seeing cardiac arrhythmias. Dr. Becker Noew York state. laboratories furnished with new tour of the city with Dr. San Fel- was the principal speaker at the The interest of those attending and modern equipment, our large lipo. meeting of the Rotary Club, and lefft nothing to be desired, and and comprehensive clinic of Dr. Brietzman, Dr. Elton, and also gave a public address in a m anwidely comprehensifieddi clinical materiof any expressions of appreciation others made my short stay in meeting open to patients and w ere heard on all sides by those al,many give advantages.us Our Fond du Lac a very pleasant one friends of osteopathy on one of wE h giveal, us facilitiny advantages Moinur. and I hope that they got some- ho were fortunate enough to be the evenings of the convention. pr esent. General Hospital furnish evoines thing out of my discussions that He was particularly impressed by Dr. Becker took advantage of adequate opportunity to each stu will prove helpful to them in their the very excellent presentations th,e opportunity to spend most of dent uato opportunitye toadvantages of practice. in osteopathic technique by Dr. thee day on Sunday, October 10th, modern hospitaltraining t advantagesof Wednesday of this week will L. D. Anderson of Boise, Idaho, wi observe sugital trainses th Dr. McCaughan, at his home ofade find me on my way to Dallas, as well as by technical papers of in Chicago, talking over matters observe surgical cases of wide Texas, to attend the Southwestern various members of the Montana of interest variet iny major as well as in Internist Convention being held Association. A. associated with A. 0. mi'inor surgery. in that, city on October 14th and activities. In 1938 we will celebrate the 15th. While I am there will try DR. FOSTER D. CLARK 40th Anniversary of Des Moines and find time to attend the Expo- of Torrington, Conn., writes that anDR. AND MRS. JOHN WOODS- Still College nounce the arrival of Donald of' Osteopathy. We sition before returning home.- the following have been appointed EdImund, September 27th. Mrs. plan to make this coming year Lonnie L. Facto, D . to the Connecticut Board of Os- W< the high peak of attainment as LniL.FcoD. oods will be remembered as the teopathy: Dr. C. M. Van Duzer, foirmer Dr. Rachel Ho dges. a crowning year of achievement DR. H. V. HALLADAY- Greenwich, president; Dr. Frank Me in osteopathic education. )ther and babe are in excellent We are will drive to Grand Rapids the L. Teall, New Haven, treasurer; he:alth and Dr. Woods seems to planning a great homecoming for 27th to meet with the Michigan Dr. F. D. Clark, Torrington, see- be all graduates and in a very good humor, also. friends of Des State Society the following day. retary. Congratulations. THE LOG BOOK every II i Beginning next September * L Dr. Howard Lamb gave a radio I The educational dinner meeting Beginning next September every must have one year health talk in connection with the Iwas attended by about sixty matriculant The+E+A- o lmttenIthn Iguests and doctors from Polk of college work before he or she Cedar Rapids meeting which was County. can enter our college. very much worth while. The gate closes on High School The Executive Committee of the Applications for membership in graduates only, after January, to be con- Iowa Society is indeed the Iowa Society: Dr. Ellen I1938. gratulated for the finding of the Phenicie, 1126 Des Moines Bldg., Z-z-zip-N. Y. ways and means of carrying out Des Moines, Iowa; Dr. Orrilla the will of the members at the Reeve, 419 First Natl. Bank Bldg., Z-z-zip-D. M. C. P. & P. W. May Convention and are sending Mason City, Iowa; Dr. Elizabeth out copies of the Iowa Workmen's Mochrie, 414 Trimble Bldg., Sioux Friday-7:15 A. M. The new Sounds like the New Deal or Compensation Law and Social Se- City, Iowa. Rocket to Chicago. Drake football the initials of a railroad but to curity Laws enacted at the last team-Dr. Kramer and others on you it should be the Committee Iowa Legislature definitely stating board. 1:15 Chicago-mad dash on Public and Professional Wel- osteopathic services are available. 0. W. N. A. across via 63rd to the airport- fare. This is a fine piece of educational hasty lunch- Mrs. Roosevelt- We do not want to be one who with movie and candid work. The fall has opened up with Pictures will bolre you with frequent ap- As Chairman of the Iowa In- camera-Depart at 2:15 with peals. We do want to be one of splendid prospects for a year of Roosevelt as a co-passenger dustrial and Institutional Com- earnest work and development in Mrs. the means of bringing to you the mittee I am making the public -soon up to 8,000 feet soaring important information that this the interest of 0. W. N. A. New Indiana and Ohio-Dinner request that every practicing os- Auxiliaries have been formed, af- over committee of yours is doing every- teopathic physician in the state, organ- while flying over New Jersey. thing that we thought it would filiated with the national Land at 7:27, E. S. T. Car to whether a member of the Iowa ization. Many physicians have for do and more. We want you to Society or not, keep a very com- Pennsylvania Hotel. Frontal sinus feel a little ashamed if you have the first time entered their mem- acting up due to sudden drop- plete record of every industrial bership as active in this women's not contributed and quite proud compensation case treated and To bed early-Saturday-O. K. if you have. group whose slogan is, "Oste- -short shopping tour-back to forward same to the Secretary of opathic Womanhood United for So many questions come to our the Society or to the undersigned. the hotel-Ned Sinsabaugh, Vern mind when we have the oppor- Osteopathy." Still, Herb Weber, Hen Hoyer, Better still, make a typewritten The four objectives of this or- tunity to sit and review the os- of the insurance blank and Don and Tom Thorburn, George situation. We have copy ganization are very pertinent and many teopathic send that in. Such service will con- Riley, William Strong and often wondered why osteopathy should receive the thoughtful others. Schwab of Chicago, Wal- benefit organized osteopathy the sideration of everyone. is not better known. This is only world over as all such cases re- lace of Wichita also on the pro- one of the problems that this com- 1. The promotion of the wel- gram. Lunch-talk-sub to Ho- ceived in Iowa will be forwarded and children. mittee is working on. You have to the A 0 A Bureau of Industrial fare of women boken-Train to S. Orange-Din- to this question if you 2. To cooperate with other Peg, the answer It takes iner with the Webers-Herb, and Institutional Service. organizations. do a little figuring. We think the such a short time to send a report. women's Patsy and Diane-Rush back to answer is that for the past sev- 3. The stimulation of state and I Don't wait, thinking you must meet Ned and do the town but eral years the concerted effort of to local organization. too late Do it alone-Times have ten or twenty reports of combined action the opposition has been to bring make a showing. If every osteo- 4. Securing Square--Broadway and finally a forceful medical message to the would by osteopathic women. land at the Roxy-Out at 12:30 athic physician in Iowa in Union Is there I people. They have used every in only two such reports, "Only A. M.- Sunday-Up early-Talk available to keep the dy- send Strength," and the contacts made I thru means we would have close to a thousand I at 9-Herb waiting-Dash ing spark of allopathic medicine in every report by organized osteopathic woman- the tube to the Jersey airport- the air, reports. Send are tremendous. Federated I alive. They have filled as they all help. hood Plane at 12:30-Chicago at 4:00 our newspapers and our maga- Club work-P. T. A.-Women's I C. S. T.-Taxi via 63rd to Engle- French, D. O. r zines with little stories of the -Paul 0. Clubs-may be reached effectively wood-Rocket to Des Moines- Chairman, Industrial and I This can- greatness of the medical profes- through united effort. Home at 11:15. All the same one to leave out Institutional Committee, not be done by the parent organ- sion, using every care Bank, quick picture show. 64 hours any reference to any practice 410-11 C. R. Savings f ization-the A. 0. A. Des Moines, 41 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. away from other than their own. We have Missouri which were spent in the vicinity been snowed under by this shower The fall meetings of the vari- trip in I Adel ac- of New York. A perfect held October Dr. Laura Miller of of spoken and printed words. ous districts were companied the president of 0. W. every way. Same old Subway committee is not aping this from all of L Our 6th and 7th. Reports I but many new bright lights II LN. A. on a trip to the Missouri odors propaganda but it is effectively these meetings have not reached It was an in-* on the Street of Signs. Enjoyed I about oste- for this issue but thoseI11State Convention. educating the public us in time the keen interestb every minute of it. to heard from, report veryr spiration to see opathy. The public is willing we have and enthusiasm of the woman- Dr. A. W. Bailey, Schenectady, learn. They listen and they read profitable meetings. The follow- r hood in the state which since the3 was elected President of the New and they look at pictures and cities were hosts inI II ing Iowa fountainI York Osteopathic Society at the districts: beginning has been the your Committee on Public and their respective head of osteopathy. Due to a newV 39th Annual Convention. Other Professional Welfare is offering First District-Cedar Rapids. law the attendance was the great- officers elected are: Dr. Helen M. to the eyes and ears of the public, Second District-Shenandoah. est Missouri has ever known- - Dunning, New York City, Vice 121information about our profession. B. Has- Third District-Ottumwa. this, along with the snappy, sci- President; Dr. Melvin Their work in connection with the entific program, sent all memberss brouck. Albany, Secretary; Dr. recent national meeting and since, Fourth District-Mason City. I home feeling they had been might-I--Geraldine Wilmot, New York proves that we need this service Fifth District-Cherokee. ily repaid for the effort expended 1. City, Treasurer. now. Sixth District-Perry. How fine if all states compellectd Next year's convention will be In the same breath may we add at post graduate worlkM held at Binghamton. they need your support In addition to the local pro- attendance -H. V. H. that fromal or state conventions. NOW.-E. H. grams prominent physicians to appealr the surgical convention made partt It was my privilege ; on the technique section of thee of the circuit under the auspicess THE OUTLOOK How-- program, and to meet the mem- DR. J. E. JONES- of the state association. Dr. Z.I from page 1.) ard Lamb of Denver, Dr. AntonaI bership at a luncheon radio talk (Continued of Fairmont, Minn., died October - -Mary E. Golden, D. 0. 5th. Dr. Jones has been in poor Kani of Omaha, Dr. Harold Fen- late our last class under the pre- ner of North Platt and Dr. L. L1. health for some time and had liminary High School requirement recently disposed of his practice Facto of Des Moines were somee POLK COUNTY that your studentss in the city, Dr. Stoike taking his of the men giving their time ancd Page 2) This means (Continued from only to place. effort on these programs. W(e have this one opportunity DR. LOYALW. PETERSON-_ Halladay of the this college without the one- greatly appreciate their generouss Dr. Virgil e enter 'DR. LOYAL W. PETERSON-- Anatomy Department of the Col I- year college requirement. ThinV1'r aid. lege gave an interesting discusI of Highland Park, Mich., was t this over. We know that you1marrieda November 28, 1936. At Shenandoah a symposiun 1n sion of osteopathy's importan Lt have one or more boys or girlss Why keep these things a secret furnished by the P. & P. W. buI-- place in athletics. Golden, president o:d in mind that should become a partttso long? A. was broadI- Dr. Mary f reau of the A. 0. the Osteopathic Women's NationaI1 of our profession. You must geit I- DR. S. W. MEYER- cast from KFNF with very grati- Association, was the concluding9 - in touch with them immediatel3y fying results. We appreciate th,e.E speaker of the evening. Dr. GoldI- of Algona, Iowa, announces the i-- and see that they have a completee birth of Sherman Wayne, Jr., efforts of the Central Office iin11 en described the many oyportuni g understanding of this ruling9 September 4th, weight nine furnishing copies and suggestion:ss ties to be derived by choosin! passed this year by the A. O. AL..pounds. for this broadcast. osteopathy as a career. ' ------T H E Entered as second class Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa,. under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. <® OOK < ------< >

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 14 November 15, 1937 Number 11

Activity Committee Texas |, Our Department of Obstetrics > The annual meeting of Last year near the close of I I the school the Southwestern Internests Associa- student body voted a From its beginning nearly forty small activity fee to years ago, Still College has tion was held at the Hotel Adol- be paid each enjoyed an obstetrical clinic that has been the semester. This money, collected envy of many other phus, Dallas, Texas, on October institutions. For the past twenty years this department has by the office, has been turned 14 and 15, with 75 or 80 in been under the direction of Dr. R. B. Bachman, and in that time attendance. over to the Student Committee, has and we have here their report to grown so that it demands not only much of Dr. Bachman's Dr. Sam Sparks, program date. Each class is represneted time but most of the time of his able assistant, Dr. E. F. Leininger. chairman, had obtained as speak- Dr. Bachman has developed on this committee, the member- a routine in the examination and care ers for the convention, Dr. Ster- ship being as follows: William of the patient and his records are complete in every detail. With rett, of Philadelphia, Penn., Dr. Costello, Erwin Emory, Glantz, over a case a day in the clinic, it m-ieans that not only must these Bashline, of Grove City, Penn., Johnson, Ketman, LaRoque, Mc- two licensed physicians be ready at a moment's notice, but also and Dr. Facto, of Des Moines, Kay and Simpson. At a recent several groups of students who are assigned to these cases must Iowa. meeting of the group, money was also be available at any hour of the day or night. Dr. Sterrett, lectured on the voted to provide the college or- We asked Dr. Bachman to give us a resume of the work done' various phases of urology and chestra with music and necessary by this clinic for the year ending September first, 1937. These some of his lecture work was equipment, the remainder of the figures are almost unbelievable. Try to imagine over a ton of supplemented with moving pic- sum to be expended to provide babies. To be. exact, 2831 pounds. Mothers' labor time was five tures. Dr. Bashline, Case History instruction and amusement on months, two days, nineteen hours and twelve minutes, for this Taking and Abdominal Surgery, what is to be known as Osteio- total tonnage. Now how much time did Drs. Bachman and stressing the acute abdomen. pathic Activity Day. The fol- Leininger and Still College Seniors labor? Dr. Bachman's report Dr. Factor discussed backache, lowing report is from the com- follows? showed a film on the irregulari- mittee: ties of the heart beat, and gave "Before the close of school last "The number of mothers delivered of their children in the Des a lecture on the endocrine semester, the students voted in Moines Still College Obstetrical Clinic from September 1, 1936, to glands. favor of ,an obligate fee to be September 1, 1937, was 384, with a total of 3,427 hours of labor. A banquet was held on Fri- used for school activities . A There were no maternal deaths. Three fetal deaths. occurred day night, Dr. McNally, of Fort member of each class has been during labor and the ten-day lying-in period, a gross fetal mor- Worth, acting as toastmaster. appointed as a member of the tality of .78 of one per cent. Earlier in the evening a number committee to decide upon the "There were 197 boys and 189 girls born, including two sets of the Doctors were the guests expenditure of this money for of twins, of 96 primipara and 288 multipara. The average dura- of Dr. and Mrs. Scothorn at a the present semester. tion of labor for the primipara was 15.3 hours and 6.8 hours for party in their home. After the "We, the student committee, the multipara. The! average age for the 384 mothers was 24.86 banquet many of them went to in conjunction with the faculty years. The average number of children per mother, including the show at the Casino out at of the college, after considerable these births, was 3.2. the Pan American Exposition. discussion have decided to set Drs. Marille iand Sam Sparks, aside one day and evening of this "The average period of pregnancy for registering in the clinic Dr. Louis Logan, and Dr. Scot- semester, to be known as Osteo- was six months. A total of 1,135 "pre-calls" were made, which horn, of Dallas, and Dr. Mc- pathic Activity Day at the Col- is an average of 2.9 calls per patient; this does not include the Anally, of Fort Worth, deserve lege. This will be Friday, De- visits the patients make to the college infirmary for osteopathic a great deal of credit for the cember 10, 1937. treatments. There were 3,363 after calls made by the students, success of the convention. "During the course of the day which is an. average of 8.8 calls per patient. there will be a full program of It may be of interest to note that services rendered to the Michigan A interest to every physician in the patients in their homes, including the "pre-calls", child birth and field. In the morning a general after calls, at current prices in Des Moines as quoted by some os- Another fine out-of-town trip assembly will be held, with a teopathic physicians, would be $26,824. With the exception of prominent speaker. In all class- to a convention was started after a small clinical fee, when it can be paid by the patient, to cover lunch Wednesday October 27. es on that day, there will be lec- the cost of material used, this service is free; permitting the pa- tures given covering review The traffic problem between tient to have routine care and treatment under the supervision of Joliet and for several miles east points in subjects of interest to trained specialists, of which service many would have been de- the practicing physician. of Gary held up the parade 'but "In the afternoon there will be prived because of lack of funds. finally arrived in Grand Rapids "Clinical Presentation Classes" "It is quite obvious, by the publishing of these facts, that the early in the morning of Thurs- with attention being given to Obstetrical Department of Des Moines Still College, of Osteopathy day. Billed for a luncheon- special cases of interest. Op- feels they have rendered a great service to humanity as evidenced talk to coaches and with Howard portunities to visit the various by the average duration of labor, which is shorter than the time Messmore in 'charge it went over laboratories will also be avail- frequently quoted in text books, the low mortality rates, and the with encores until after two. A able. savings in doctor bills to people of poor or meager financial eir- talk on the progam to finish the "And, for the crowning event cumestances. meeting and then a chance to of the day, a grand, semiformal rest some. Chicago next day' dance will be given at the Hotel "This report would be incomplete if the benefits of this large visiting the A.O.A. offices and Fort Des Moines in the evening, Obstetrical Clinic to student training were not mentioned. It can then out to the botanical gar- consisting of dancing and cards. readily be noted by the number of calls made on each-patient that dens in Garfield Park and on to, The entertainment will start at the opportunity for observing 'pregnancy and postpartum changes Ray Hulburt's for dinner. All nine P. M. and continue until the is not limited. Since four students are assigned to a patient in enjoyed ,very much. Home Satur- wee hours. And have we en- la,bor and each has his particular duty to perform during the day afternoon late and back to gaged a good band? You can be course of that labor, experience is gained by personal contact. By the routine. sure of that one of the best in sending more than one student on each 'case in labor during the Michigan again put on another the Middle West. past school year, we can report a student labor attendance of big state convention. Wei did "We are inviting all osteo- 2,385. Each student being required to perform a given duty, not get to see it thru the three pathic physicians within conven- during the course of labor, makes him an assistant, and acting days for we were billed for the ient distance to Des Moines to in that capacity there was an average opportunity of 31 cases per afternoon of the last day when mark this date on their calen- student. Each student, in addition, made an average of 9.2 de- the crowd had begun to scatter. dars and plan to attend. liveries under licensed supervision. These clinical opportunities, Reports from those who were (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 4) THE LOG BOOK

I . banquet, "In dealing with the Lloyd Jackson, Albert Lea, pital in Denver, Colorado, work- fraternity, it is well for the pledge Minn.; Howard Wirt, Battle ing as laboratory technician. to remember that the fraternity Creek, Michigan; Harold Grey, Wednesday evening, November I is always right, and the pledge Mrt. Vernon, Ohio. Brother Seales 10th, a business meeting was is always wrong." of the Chicago chapter is also held at the homeof Velma Geh- -J. H. actively engaged in our Chapter man. It was decided to have activities this fiall. another candy sale next Friday, The November educational before and after Assembly. ATLAS mele meeting was held at Reds Bar- H. A. J. beque and was well attended. .I The active 'members of the We were honored with the pres- I Atlas Club are proud to an- ence of Dr. .Tosenh Devine of iounce at this time the following Hugo, Oklahoma and Dr. Bennie The Sigma Sigma Phi held its nen who have been pledged into Devine of Des Moines. After a last meeting of the month on the fraternity: Robert Berger, fine dinner Dr. Joseph Devine October 26th at Boyce's Uptown, Franklin, Ohio; Arthur Brown, gave a very interesting disserta- where it was preceded by a ban- Phi Sigma Gamma's house Albia, Iowa; James S. Clapper- tion on the history and treat- quet. We were very fortunate warming Sunday, October thirty- ton, Detroit, Mich.; L. A. De, ment of Syphilis. With all the .n having Dr. Gordon as a guest first which took part on the roof, trick, Des Moines, Iowa; Robert current interest in this subject and speaker for the occasion. He damaged bed clothing and greatly A. Drews, Lansing, Mich.; Clar- the iaddress was worthwhile to chose for his subject "Electric overshadowed other events of ence G. Howe, Detroit, Mich.; all those present. Diathermy", giving us many the month. The house is under Thomas A. Hewetson, Lancaster, Friday, November 5 at the helpful points to be considered in repair and temporary sleeping Ohio; Chase E. Mathews, Cin- regular assembly, Beta chapter choosing a machine and how to quarters have been set up in the cinnati, Ohio; Ossian Neilson, presented a copy of "Goldth- use one intelligently. recreation room. Phi Sigma Detroit, Mich.; Richard McGill, waites Body Mechanics" to the At the Friday assembly on Gamma wishes to thank its Shenandoah, Iowa; Herbert F. college library for the benefit of November 5th, the Sigma Sigma many friends for their kind of- Ridings, Loveland, Ohio; Robert the present students and those Phi was able to get Joe Lilly of fers of assistance. It is a pleas- E. Smith, Des Moines, Iowa; that are to follow. The library the city, who has done a great ure to know we have so many James P. Watt, Springfield, Mis- is growing in its scope every day amount of big game hunting in friends on the campus in a time souri; Robert M. Woods, Detroit, and we are hiappy to contribute all parts of the world, to appear of need. Mich. We are certain that our our bit toward a useful enter- as a speaker. He gave us a I Dr. and Mrs. Gordon were efforts to iassist them in deriving prise. very comical as well as descrip- guests at Sunday dinner, Octo- the full amount of their future A. S. B. tive and interesting talk about ber seventeenth. Dr. Gordon's work will not be limited. his trip into Alaska last year. conversation on secondary educa- The annual pledge dance was The Sigma S igma Phi also pre- tion was very interesting as well held on the evening of October N. O. I. C. sented to the president of the I as enlightening. 23 atour home and was a huge (National Osteopathic Inter- school, Dr. A. D. Becker, waste I Jack Miller, of Dayton, Ohio, success, with the assistance of a Fraternity Council) baskets to be used in the clinic and John Hardy, of Seattle, rythmatic orchestra and a few rooms for refuse, which we feel Washington, were informally odd notes by the "Hepatic Trio." Here it is the first of Novem- will greatly improve the appear- initiated into the fraternity on The past month has seen miany ber and still some laggards ance of the rooms. The eminent the night of Saturday, October visitors whom we are always among the honorable presidents Howard Sporck was crowned a twenty-third-it is rumored that glad to welcome to our midst: of our frats. I am not ready to leader of the great order of the the boys had a real taste of Mr. and Mrs. Ridings and Miss make a report to the A. O. A. "Vigilantes". Lead on, Pancho! fraternalism. They were for- Lorraine Scheletcy from Love- nor to the Cincinnati Committee P. K. mally initiated Sunday, October land, Ohio; Miss Helen Kern and for the simple reason that a few, twenty-fourth. Dr. Shafer and Miss Jean Asmus of Detroit, a very few, members of the Coun- Dr. E. O. Owens were present Mich.; and Mrs. Chase Mathews cil have not responded with ap- Activity Committee for the initation and !stayed for of Cincinnati, Ohio, who is now pointments as they should. This the banquet given at the frater- residing here with her husband. is being red-penciled to some of (Continued from Page 1) nity house. Dr. Shafer and Dr. The fraternity would be glad you and sent to others with an "Registration for visiting phy- Owen both gave short speeches. to hear from our alumni at any OK and Thanks for your co-. sicians will be at the College. Dr. Shafer talked on the ob- time with any suggestions to operation. Look out for that The fee is $2.50 for the entire stacles to fraternalism and the better us as future Osteopathic personal letter that will soon be day and evening. Come. Bring I paths open to overcome them. Dr. Physicians. on its way. your wife, 'and renew those grand Owens discussed responsibility of We were fortunate in having -H. V. Halladay, Exc. Chm. school fellowships." the new members to the organ- Dr. John M. Woods, one of our Suggestions relative to expen- ization. faculty, out to the house on ditures of this fund for the in- It is ;a pleasure for Phi Sigma November 8th and feel that his terest or entertainment of the Gamma to announce the pledg- instructive and demonstrative (B. M.) student body should be given to ing of the following: Harold talk will assist us greatly in the the representative of each class, Behling of Milwaukee, Wiscon- future. The candy sale precedifig as- who will present them to theIn, sin, Jack Boucher of Kirk:sville, sembly on the 22nd of October committee. Mo., John Edgerton of Boone, proved very profitable and it Dick Simpson, Secy. Iowa, Ed Delbridge of Decatur, S 4 \A was well patronized by the stu- Illinois, Harry Plautz of Mil- dents and faculty. A notice will waukee, Wisconsin, Jack Yagoo- Psi Sigma Alpha held its last DR. HARVEY RAY FOOTE- 19th, be posted early the next time bian of Highland Park, Mich., banquet Tuesday, October so that every one can start sav- D.M.S.C.O. '04, of London, Tea Room. Dr. Kenneth Fowler of Kennard, at Mrs. Forbes' up his pennies. We assure England, died recently underr the new Bacteriology in- ing Nebraska, Iarry Kreuger of Bergau, you that the supply of candy rather unusual circumstances. He3 Muskigon, Mich., and Tom Kae- structor, was our guest. will not run out !so soon this hurried to save his dogs; life and1 Graney gave a very inter- nig of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. time, but we cannot assure you immediately following its rescue a The Detroit members are a bit esting and practical talk on collapsed and died of a heart at- hope he that it will not suffer discomfort non-plussed at the percentage of "Acute Abdomen". We tack. Dr. Foote was a pioneerr again during assembly. Milwaukee pledges. It might be can address the fraternity The Delta Omega Beta soror- osteopath in England and wellI added that Jack Yagoobian is in the near future. at an infor- known for his active part in try- meeting of Psi ity was entertained also a bit non-plussed at the The next mal dinner by IMrs. Arthur D. ing to gain recognition for our r held at the various ways his name is pro- Sigma Alpha was Becker at her home in honor of science. nounced. Atlas Club, November 9th. Clive Dr. Grace Hains of Berkeley, gave Members, pledges of Phi Sigma Ayers and Garth Anderson California. Dr. Mary Golden, a which were bene- DR. GUSS SALLEY- Gamma and their guests had an their papers, personal friend of Dr. Hains, was ficial and helpful from a prac- of Manhattan, Kans. hass exceptionally good time at the also a guest. The evening was taping in the cur- tical and therapeutic standpoint. an article on ,f Halloween party held at the spent in informal fireside discus- rent issue of "The First Aider' chapter house, Saturday, October sion on the various phases of the published in Gardner, Kans. Hiss thirtieth. Dr. Burgau and Dr. life of the osteopathic woman article credits Dr. Halladay wit] Owens were among the guests. 71T physician in practice. the method used and is illus. In closing Phi Sigma Gammia Beta Chapter of Iota Tau i Anna Slocum is spending Ar- trated with eight pictures of this wishes to impart a bit of useful Sigma is pleased to present thee mistice Day and the week-end in special foot and ankle taping information to all new pledges, following new pledges: Roberlt Chicago visiting friends. The same issue carries an ar-e, regardless of their affiliations. Lindquist, Des Moines, Ia.; Ers Alumnus Dr. Miary Beth Zeig- ticle by Dr. Wilbur Bohm A.S.O In the words of Dr. Owens, who cell Iosbaker, Des Moines, Ia.; ;ler of Cincinnati, Ohio, is in the 21 discussing "Water on the remarked at the recent initiation Dan Toriello, Struthers, Ohio;; Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hos- Knee". -I _ I ____ _ THE LOG BOOK I I I I~ _ The Log Book We're Thankful Next week we are happy to The Official Publication of pause for a day and look back DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE over the past year. We have OF OSTEOPATHY much to be thankful for and we have little to complain about. President ..... Arthur D. Becker We are not going down on the contrary, we are slowly going up. Faculty Adviser H. V. Halladay To You We are thankful that we have Editor E. Harwood merited your support and that you sent us many fine young men Osteopathy Without Limitation for the recent class. We assure you that every member of the faculty and board of trustees ap- A Matter of Pride preciates the responsibility of ed- ucating tnis group. I am proud to belong to tan or- We are thankful for the many ganization that has: sufficient cards and letters expressing the courage to double its dues when pleasure of receiving the Log the need becomes evident. Blook. We know that more of I am proud to belong to an or- you feel the same way but do I A CORNER OF THE NURSERY ganization that has sufficient not take the time to write and vision to recognize opportunities say so. (Continued from Page 1) and obligations, and to plan to as well as the obstetrical laboratory, train the take advantage of those oppor- We are thankful for your graduate completely many requests for our faculty to to fulfill his duties as a family physician when obstetrical cases tunities and to meet those obli- present themselves." gations. meet with you in state and dis- There is only one idea I am proud to belong trict conventions. This proves to we would like to add. This efficient to an or- department of the college is one ganization that is not us that you have confidence in of the several in which your stu- static, but dent of Osteopathy has the opportunity rather one which is going some- our ability and recognize us as to learn under the guid- authorities in our work . We ap- ance of authorities and with the advantage of clinical contacts where with a big, compelling, unexcelled. constructive program. preciate this honor and we hope To spend money foolishly is to continue to enjoy this inti- evidence of serious lack in judg- mate contact with you in the YOU HAD BETTER- ment. To refuse to spend money field. take a few minutes and read At the Half-Way Mark wisely is equally lacking in judg- To The A. 0. A. some good osteopathic articles in We have finished half of ment. "There is a scattering We are thankful for the fine the following medical journals. this first semester of the college abroad that enricheth a man, and spirit of cooperation shown by We just had time the other day year. The time has gone alto- a withholding that tendeth to every member of the force at the to catch up on these references gether to fast for most of us. poverty." Central Office. It is an inspira- that the state librarian is so kind There is always much to be done Organized osteopathy has tion to visit the new location and as to lay aside for us. yet. Every class in the college moved over into the ranlks of big to see what is being done and Southern Medical Journal, Au- has been hard at work. We all business. There was a time when what is planned and will be done gust, 1937. begin to feel just a little the modest dues were in keeping in the future. strain of a deeply concentrated Journal of Bone and Joint mental gymnastics. with the needs of our national To Our Students Surgery, But we can April. 1937. take it and we will. We organization. That time is past, We are thankful for the won- iI -I -----1-1 - I------, - ----.,. -- are not in my best judgment, and in the derful morale that permeates the "MR. POCOCK" AGAIN- going to let down now with such judgment of those who have entire student body. As we look is quoted in the Toronto Daily a good record for the first half. made a careful study of the needs over the classes and as we see Star and Evening Tellegram. We are not going to let the and problems presenting. By you in the halls and as we meet These are both good articles but thots of Thanksgiving creep in raising our annual dues in the you at the frat or on the street is gripes us to see Hubert titled when we have our mind, on American Osteopathis Associa- we see a radiance of living and 'Mr. ". Chemistry. We are not letting tion we make possible osteopath- enjoying life and work that we SEND US- our mind wander to the obliga- tion ic progress little realized but a have not seen in years past. items of interest that o f a date for that good pic- happen ture few short years ago. There is something in the air in your community that reflect show when we are studying The dues at $20.00 a year that seems to be making us all the progress of Osteopathy. Physical Diagnosis. We are not Oth- taking means a trifle over $1.50 a happier. It must be that inner trs like to know what you are time off to plan for a big month, which certainly does not feeling that tells us that we are doing. dance when we are settled with seem excessive for any osteo- really doing things and going a Physiology on the desk. We pathic physician in active prac- places. DID YOU HEAR- are not planning to rid ourselves tice. I plan to do as I suggested To Our Faculty Dr. Harry Hagen's remarks of five or six patients during the in Chicago, to pay one-half of my We are thankful for the fine about Osteopathy during his Xmas season for we know the annual dues by the first of Janu- work you are giving. It is our spelling bee Sunday P. iM., Au- other fellow cannot do as well ary, and the other half by the pleasure occasionally to loaf gust 8? Thanks, Doctor, for by them as we. We !are working first of June. I believe that in down the halls and listen in on "them kind words". harder than ever during these so budgeting one's dues they a lecture for a short time. We next several weeks in spite of would never realize that they have not found slow, dragging the red figures indicating vaca- were paying any more than for- periods with THE SACRO-ILIAC tions. sleepy, nodding stu TECHNICIANS- merly. I am proud Or are we? to make any dents. We have seen and heard are getting their sacrifice necessary to support program any the alertness of a wide-awake planned in plenty of time. organization to which The DR. WALTER HOPKINS I belong class being kept that way by the society will meet at Hotel Sin- which has a program as worthy practical, sure-fire lecture work of London recently sent as the one presenting in the of our faculty. ton, Cincinnati on July 9 and 10. us a picture of himself taking American Osteopathic Associar- acu Dr. George Goode of Boston is part in a stag hunt. All we tion. Our money naturally goes To Our Board president and Dr. Walter Shay have to say is that if we dressed where our interest lies. We are thankful for the im- of Sturgis, Mich. is program that way to hunt stags they Arthur D. Becker, D.O. provements you hlave made in chairman. would be different stags from __ the college this past year. We what he means. Thanx Hoppe have expanded, and you are DR. ROY G. TRIMBLE- for the good picture and we DR. W. C. ANDREEN- meeting this by keeping ahead of of Montezuma is in Cali- hope you got a stag. of Wyandotte, Mich., an- the student body. We appreci- fornia taking a years work under nounces the birth of a daughter ate that everything cannot be Dr. T. J. Ruddy. Roy writes DR. H. V. HALLADAY- October 10. She has been named done at once and we are confi- that Harry Taylor is also out will make the Ohio Ly- Kae Joann and weighed 7-5. We dent that those things yet to be there but will soon be in Denver ceum Circuit Beginning Decem- hope Betty and the babe are OK. done will be done. with the Lamb Hospital. ber 6. I NEXT CLASS MATRICULATES SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 THE LOG BOOK

of another big game hunt. Assemblies Barns called Dr. Becker to the Michigan platform and in the name of the I 3(. A tsltten October 15 Iota Tau Sigma presented the (Continued from Page 1) Entertainment at the Friday library with a copy of Goldth- there were all very flattering and assemblies is always planned to waits Mechanics. Not to be out- even with the competiiton of the _Presidents Letter take the student body away done by the Iota Tau Sigma, state teachers meeting they got la from study and into lands of Sporck took advantage of Dr. something in the papers. If I recereation or into realms of Becker's presence on the dais were to criticise it at all I think As Thanksgiving Day comes thot not closely related to our and presented him with enough it would be the date should be nearer and the farmers gather course of study. On this day we new waste baskets to equip each selected when some other meet- in their year's harvest I like to took a movie trip into New treatment room with one and ing will not ,crowd the state think of the spirit of Andrew Mexico and Texgas visiting the there stood Dr. Becker with a osteopathic association off of the Taylor Still watching the ripen- famous Carlsbad Cavern, the book in one hand and !a waste front page. 450 osteopaths can- ing of the therapeutic seed he White Sands of Alamogordo, basket in the other. Reeves not compete with 4500 teachers. planted years ago. Like many Santa Fe, Taoes and into Texas jumped up with another presen- The drive was perfect. On the another husbandman, he would to take a quick bus trip thru the tation. For some deep dark way back the lake and trees not be entirely satisfied with the the exposition grounds. Com- secretive reason he made a could not have been more beauti- year's harvest; blight, drought mercial films augmented by the flowery speech and gracefully of- ful. I finally found some quinces the incompetency of the toilers library of Dr. Halladay take us fered Sp-orck a package. It after stopping at several stands in his field have prevented the to all parts of the country and proved to be one of those straw and now we will have some gathering of a perfect crop. Nev- are thoroly enjoyed by the entire Mexican hats with colored balls quince preserves as a reminder ertheless, let us hope that as he student body. The band as usual of silk around the brim. Sporck of the trip. The weather thru- gazes over the Osteopathic fields was present and is now so well donned it amid cheers and ac- out was perfect. Driving back I he will say, "Well done!" And organized that encores are de- knowledged it with thanks speak- had to have the car windows let us say, like the good farmer manded. ing perfect broken Pennsylvania open and it was like Summer always does, "We will do better October 22 Dutch. A number 'by the band except for the Fall colors every- next year." The United Airways new film closed the assembly. where. trip from Not much state news this showing a Mainliner Try to find another institution Letters received since indicate it is the silence New York to San Francisco was can work like heck, that a return trip is to be at month; we hope day. where we profession the treat in movies for the for a few minutes and enjoy some future date. These meet- of a hard-working office was quit than the silence of inac- Mr. Butler of the local a good talk and some good ings with coaches seem to be of rather added interesting tivity. Take enough time off now present and laughs and then back to class mutual benefit and w;e are getting drop a line to the items about air travel thruout thot again. We like stronger for them all the time. and then to A and serious and let us know how the showing of the picture. at Still College. H.V.H. Log Book paper it here are going with you and recent report in the local things United Airways is yours. That reminds me: that shows that the safest way to travel. from Arkansas -son who occupies the presiden- in truth the Cincinnati News two In over 20,0Q0 trips covering the of you who have grad- tial highchair has gained meeting of the os- Many ounces in his past ten years there have been The annual since 1926 will remember pounds and twelve in planned ror uated of life, and can only four accidents resulting teopathic 'profession and you may have treated a first six weeks not of say: "Ribs raised, bones loss of life. Mr. Butler did next year under the direction colored boy by the name of almost but did tell set." give! us these figures the Cincinnati osteopaths has Leonard. Some of you may re- John M. Woods about the low percentage of ac- been organized and has started member him being brought to cidents and the picture showed to function. The dates have been college in a little wagon. Membership the Applications for very plainly the care and expert set from July 11 to 15. The Later he improved so that he given Dr. H. L. Cloy Ted ------Blakesburg attention every detail is headquarters hotel will be the could walk and hias been one of is OKd. You Dr. Fritz Ben.z ------Quasqueton before a flight Netherland Plaza. Bielow we list our regular patients for the past see this; picture. Dr. W. R. Loe,rke_ .--.Ottumwa should the membership of the local ten or eleven years. During this J. N Des Moines Dr. Verne Wilson October 29 group that you are most likely time Leonard went thru high Wm. F. 1Vboore ------Graf ton form of honors Dr. Years ago a popular to want to get in touch with. school graduating with was the "Chalk in school in Pine entertainment This is not a complete listing of and is now Some of you old timers Bluff, Ark. During a recent Talk". profession that will help to DR. C. P. CALLISON- may remember Ross Crane who the he was back in the of our faculty un- next convention big- vacation member was one of the original chatau- make your waiting room looking for a treat- first, decided to From this issue til September qua chalk talkers. On this Fri- ger and better. ment. We asked him about his return to the south. We have generation was on until the convention we hope to our surprise he is copy day the younger work and received from him a booster privilege of seeing just to give you last minute news of to take care of the foot- paper in given the helping of the Corpus Christi old timers thot was a what this committee is doing, so We will quote his card. He what the ball team. which we found his pretty high class entertainment. watch for "Cincinnati". in part. in the Jones letter now has offices Ash Davis proved that this type General Chairman: "After taking excellent osteo- We envy him that Building. of amusement can be brought up J. Collin Kratz, D. O. pathic treatments for approxi- from now on. climate to date and he certainly de- Honorary General Chairman: mately ten years I have acquired served the fine compliments we J. O. Watson, D. O. some of the technic of manipu- DR. JOHN R. KIRK- heard. We were indebted to Dr. Associate General Chairman: lation of muscles and have been president emeritus of the Fagen for his appearance. Gertrud Helmecker, D. O. using this on the athletes here Kirksville State Teachers Col- November 5 Assistant General Chairman: in the Arkansas State College. lege, died Sunday November 7. One of those days when every- Charles A. Ross, D. O. The boys respond and we have We know that many of the pro- thing went along right. The Assistant Program Chairman: had only one serious injury since to fession will remember this grand Emsee is sometimes a little Stephen J. Thiel, D. O. I have been here, that being old man of education. His fame over the outcome of an Secretary: a player's kidney. The experience nervous and spread widely from the college occasional program. This moved A. Clinton McKinstry, D. O. has been very valuable to me he served as president for many along like the new Rocket. Sigma Treasurer: the boys are in the peak of con- years. Sigma Phi has again stepped Carl W. Sweinfurth, D. O. dition and are headed for the into the picture and has taken Facilities: South Western Chiampions'hip.'" the planning of the major- Walter H. Siehl, D. 0., chmn. All of which proves that DR. HARRY A. BARQUIST- over his Carlson ity of the Friday programs. Halls and Furnishings: Leonard was not wasting and Miss Mildred chicken were married Howard Sporck brought Jo Lilly, Geo. H. Kersting, D. O. time thinking about fried of Des Mbines some of you November 6 at the our local big game hunter, to Hotels and Reservations: or watermelon when Saturday treating him here First Lutheran Church. Dr. the assembly. Jo has hunted J. Collin Kratz, D. O. fellows were Bruce Farmer was best man. big game of all kinds all over Clinics: in the clinic. Both of these young men will be the world and he gave us a pic- Leon G. Hunter, D. O., Chmn. graduates ture of his last hunt which was Entertainment: DR. E. M. HUBBELL- remembered as recent '28, died May and now both are up near the North pole and he J. W. Mulford, D. O., Chmn. D.M.S.C.O. of the college several the in Des Moines. We was after whales. Got them too Information and Transportation: 22. We had asked practicing recently received extend to the bride and groom and had a wonderful time es- Robert C. Hill, D. O., Chmn. cause and just Dr. Bar- pecially losing 28 pounds on the Public Relations: this information from Mrs. Hub- our very best wishes. he' of the Polk diet of the folks up there. Mr. Tom V. Canfield, D. O., Chmn. bell. Following an operation quist is president and an in- Osteopathic Association. Lilly has the ability to put into Finance: developed pneumonia County liver. He is sur- November 15th Dr. and words a very vivid description of Clara Wernicke, D. O., Chmn. fection of the After his wife and eight year Mrs. Barquist will be at home at the many incidents of such a trip Allied Societies: vived by 650 Sixteenth St. Des Moines. and we all vote for another story A. O. Corrodi, D. 0., Chmn. old daughter. (,> < ) I Entered as second class THE Accepted for mailing at matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage at the post office at Des provided for in Section Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917, act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923. - 4<> LOG BOOK

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

Volume 14 December 15, 1937 Number 12

Acti Plans On Friday Osteopathic y be doing held at the red below as complete succ get it from About twenty should know. sicianls attend is have been tures, and it white Christ- of opinion an s Moines dec- the informati niles already pleasant visil uld be one of their time. Thei clinicr D. Becker- were well att o Florida to terest was sh( without the tion of the p; on the ice of presented a c in the trunk sis following rheumatic fever, The Des Moine s Still College family r extends the } icompartment and maybe you will in a boy of seven. Also in find us too.) his clinic there was presented Season's Greetings aand wishes for you andi those whose Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Bachnmla a very interesting case of multi- ple sclerosis in a young man age i happiness is yours, a full measure of Christmas Joy have planned a family re- union at home. 30. Bloth of these cases have and Success for the been in the clinic for some time,s New Year. fDr. and Mrs. B.I.. Cash- and of very definite interest was will be at home with the the improvement they are mak- Oste,opathically Yours, four youngsters. ing under osteopathic care and Dr. and Mrs. L L.LFacto treatment. Dr. Facto's clinic was also of real interest and equally i Arthur D. Becker will be at home, and ex- well attended. pect relatives to join in the cele- bration. Dr. Hannan of Perry was the Robert B. B~achman guest speaker for the assembly. iDr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Fisher- Rather than make a formal ad- Max Beirgau will drive to Oskaloosa dress, he chose to present to the and Gibson to visit with relatives. group some measures he has Byr y on L. Cash iDr. lad Mrs. Irala Gordon- found to be of definite value in will be at home entertain- general treatment and practice, Lonnie ing their two boys, who are both which he said are not to be found L. Facto in college out of town. in class rooms or textbooks, but in the -field of factual experience. Glenn E. Fishe] .r #.iDr. aand Mrs. Howard Graney- A great deal of interest was given ! will drive to Perry to vis- him and we are very grateful for Mary E. Goilden it with relatives. his help in making the morning Dr. Mary Golden- of value to us all. C. Ira Gordon will celebrate with a faim- After and before the clinics ily dinner at home. our guests visited the improved Virg Halladay and enlarged laboratories. Dr. Dr. H. V. Halladay- Owen arranged the same dispLa y Edward F. I]eininger will entertain at home. (Continued on Page 4) ' Dr. and Mrs. H. JMarshall-. Harry J. . Marshall will be at home. A big family dinner is planned. 0. Edwin Owen Dr. 0. E. Owen - MEMORIAL Katherine M. Robins(on expects to spend Christ- mas at Indianola. 0 . Joseph L. Schwairtz Mrs. K. M. Robinson- A. T. STILL will remain in Des Moines John P. Schvwartz $ attending a family Founder of Osteopathy dinner. August 6, 1828 John M[. Woods f Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Leininger- December 12, 1917 will remain at home dur- H. E. Sampson #i ing the holiday season. Dr and Mrs. J. P. Schwartz- GEORGE A. STILL and Dr. and Mrs. J. LI !r ~,-,z =-~=- I_ I~ I cp Osteopathic Surgeon Schwartz will enjoy !a big fam- ily dinner at the home of J. P. March 12, 1882 November 23, 1922 CALENDAR Dr. and Mrs. John M. Woods-. * * * expect to be tat home ®0 ~ CHRISTMAS VACATION_..------DecembeI.. r 17 to January 3 Christmas, and during the vaca- tion will visit with relatives out S. S. STILL GRADUATION -.------...... - January 21 of town. Founder of Still College REGISTRATION . --. January 22 December 7, 1851 ROLL CALL ----.------...... --- January 24 CINCINNATI November 20, 1931 EASTER RECESS ------To Be Announced) ; _^______^ GRADUATION -- -- ...... -May 27 Next July THE LOG BOOK

------~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Io We won't mention any names, A good list of New Year's, res- but we will give the credit for olutions are in order, and each Local Council cause to one or two of our more of us expects to make the coming playful brothers. year a year of unexcelled achieve- The plans for deferring pledg- Dr. Bergau can give the de ments. -A. S. Barnes. ing laid down by the Inter-Fra- tails. ternity Council at its September We are glad to announce the meeting were carried out as ar- pledging of the following mem- ranged, to the satisfaction of all bers to the Honorary Fraterni- fraternities. The Council appre- ties: On November 10, the Sigma ciates the fine spirit of coopera- Kenneth Blanding, Kenneth Sigma Phi held a Dutch lunch in tion and fine sportsmanship Dirlam and Fred Ferris to Psi the Log Cabin room of the Hotel shown by the members of all the Sigma Alpha. Fort Des Moines, and had as vis- organizations, and extends its Neil Woodruff and Paul Cal- itors Dr. McNerney and Dr. De- heartiest Christmas wishes to vird to Sigma Sigma Phi. vine. fraternity members, pledges, fac- ATLA CLUB Hell Week for the pledges We are pleased to announce ulay, and friends. The Xiphoid Chapter of the At- started Friday, December 3. that the following students have las Club during the past month How about it, Pledges. It was been pledged to the Sigma Sigma has seen activity at its peak, Friday, wasn't it? From what Phi honorary fraternity: Tori- chiefly the Osteopathic Day held we hear it was thoroughly en- ello, Goeken, Hyink, Emory, at the College. During the day, joyed and appreciated. The ac- Scott Fisher, Wooliscroft, Barnes, The last banquet of Psi Sig- and including the evening spent tives are unusually kind-hearted Woodruff, and Calvert. ma Alpha was held November 23 at the Hotel Fort Des Moines, and generous this year. Did we Following the memorial assem- at Boyce's Uptown, where we many of our Alumni were met hear someone say something? bly for Dr. A. T. Still, Dr. Geo- heard a very practical talk on once again. The fine support Do you have your "black 'book" Still, ,and Dr. S. S. Still, on Fri- "Infant Feeding" by Dr. Mary shown by them in attending both with you? day, December 3rd, the members Golden. the affair and our Open House, We were happy to have as din- of Sigma Sigma Phi placed Ia. The Christmas banquet for Psi following the dance, all helped ner guests on Sunday, December wreath on the grave of Dr. S. S. Sigma Alpha was held Tuesday in making the day one to be long 5, Drs. John and Rachel Woods, Still, in the Woodland cemetery; night, December 14, at Boyce's remembered. A big hand to the and Jack Woods. Some of the the founder of the Des Moines Uptown, the speaker for the eve- committee, and here's to more brothers tell us that Dr. Rachel Still College of Osteopathy, in ning being Dr. J. P. Schwartz. similar affairs. plays a mean game of ping pong. memory of his great acts and His paper on the "Duties and The House, at present, is in Dr. John Woods spent the eve- foresight in the interest of Os- Qualifications of an Intern" was the midst of a fad, "ping-pong", ning at the chapter house on De- teopathy. outstanding and beneficial. cember G. All gathered aroung The Sigma Sigma Phi has and how the boys are battling for Psi Sigma Alpha announces top honors. Between the sixteen the spacious fireplace and lis- planned a great day for Friday, tened while the Doctor gave a December 17th, which will be in the following students as pledg- actives and nine pledges in the es: Wing,. McKay, Blanding, House, it is a "battle royal". It very interesting discussion on the form of a Christmas assem- appears that "Casanova" Costel- "Being Sombthing Besides a Doc- bly. The program, under the Walker, Ferris, Lawrence, Jack- tor in your Community". The leadership of the chairman, How- son, Dirlam, Borchardt, and lo is sitting high on the throne at Blackwood. present, in regards to top "ping- only drawback of the evening ard Sporck, is coming through in ponger". was the neatly rolled cabbage fine shape and will be enjoyed Iby We, the members of Psi Signua The Club was happy to receive leaf that J. B. Miller insisted on all of those who witness the Co- Alpha, take this opportunity to a visit from Dr. Ed Lodish of using as a cigar. Or was it some- lossal Production. -So-Don't extend our wishes and vacation Detroit, who was at the club thing worse? fail to come and have some hap- greetings to the faculty, students during the Thanksgiving vaca- Here's a bit of information to py memories to take with you on and alumni of Des Moines Still tion. We were glad to see the the Freshmen. If you want to your long journeys home for the College and to the Osteopathic Doctors who visited the House, know how important your seem- Christmas Holidays. -P. K. physicians in the field of practice. the evening of Activity Day. ingly unimportant subjects really C. R. A. Many shells were fired by are, ask a Sophomore. He will Bros. Schiffer, Leslie and Beamer tell you whether or not his long- N.O.I.C. on their trip to Kewanee, and the forgotten Freshman subjects are stories of their heroic effort coming to light. Take it from We are in a much better mood us, you had better absorb the Delta Omega sends Christmas seemed to be missing. Better than last month. We at long greetings and best wishes for a luck next time, boys. maximum amount possible from last have the completed list of your lectures and laibs. Start- Happy and Prosperous New Year Christmas being just 'around local representatives for each of to alumni and friends. the 'corner, finds one and all in ing with your Sophomore year the ten frats and sororities that the spirit of the Day. The pledg- you will have to know it and use make up the Council. The last Most of- the active members es have had their grips packed it from then on out. If you don't one was a hard one to get, but will spend Christmas at home. for days, anxiously awaiting the learn it now, you will have to no list would be complete with- Anna Slocum, Ruth Paul, La- vonne time of departure. learn it then, sure, and you will out his help. Those of you be- Overton, Beryl Freeman, Oddities: Pledge Watt is 'sort find that there won't be enough longing to these organizations Evelyn Ketman and Velma Geh- of "that way" these days. Broth- hours in the day. A word to the keep your Cincinnati representa- man in Des Moines. Gertrude Ganfield and Burnanette er Hagy, returning from South wise is sufficient. We know. tive in mind, and if there is any- Moeller Dakota with a new idea on love. Alumni of Delt:a Chapter: thing will spend the holidays in Iowa special you want at the con- City. Brother Widmer back at the old Please send your present ad- vention, he is the goat. Georgiana Harris, Dorothy address again. dress as soon as possible to the Hollen and Louise Michael will chapter house, 2141 Grand Ave- Alpha Tau Sigma-E. E. Ruby, be in Ohio, and Rebecca Richard- The Atlas Club extends most Troy, Ohio. hearty greetings to its alumni, nue, c/o the secretary. son will go to Kansas. -KMD. Acascia Club-H. M. Williams, Everyone has good intentions and to all its friends, for a very Lebanon, Ohio. Merry Christmas, and a most of getting caught up either in Atlas Club-Charles Ross, Cin- sleep or study, but probably will Prosperous New Year. cinnati. get neither done. We do hope Beta Chapter wishes to take Axis Club-Elizabeth Leonard, everyone will be rested Dayton, enough this opportunity through the me- Ohio. to get back to Ischool Janutary 3. ()rM . dium of the "Log Book" to ex- Delta Omega-Gertrud Hel- -B. M. The past month has been a tend greetings to the faculty, stu- micke, Cincinnati. very full one, and we have finally dent body, and the many alumni Iota Tau Sigma-W. W. Cus- settled down to the normal rou- and friends of Still College. tis, Dayton, Ohio. DR. J. P. O. GIVENS tine of a very busy semester. The past few weeks have been Phi Sigma Gamma - J. C. of Colorado Springs was We were proud to have Dr. filled with feverish activity for Kratz, Cincinnati. fatally injured December 10, and Mrs. Becker as guests at Din- all of us-the spirit of the holi- Psi Sigma Alpha-J. W. Hayes, having been struck by an auto- ner Sunday, November 14. day season is descending with East Liverpool, Ohio. moibile. His remains will be tak- The Semi-annual Pledge Dance relentless speed. The members Sigma Sigma Phi-W. E. Bai- en to his old home at Gallatin, was. held at the chapter house on of Beta Chapter are co-operating ley, St. Louis, Mo. Mo., for burial. Dr. Givens was November 19. Members!, pledges to the man to help to make the Theta Pssi-K. P. Jones, Mid- an unicle of Drs. H. V., Hershel, and invited guests had an enjoy- Osteopiathic Activity Day, Friday, dieton, Ohio. John and Fred Halladiay, and had able evening. December 10, 'a success. Now, since we are out of this practiced in Colorado Springs Dr. Owen and Dr. Bergau were A stag party just before the trench before Christmas,, it is a since his graduation in 1910 un- guests at a pre-Thanksgiving din- dismissal of school is being pleasure to wish all of you a very til his retirement recently. His ner Sunday, November 21. There planned, and we are all looking Merry Christmas and Happy New wife, Dr. Belle Givens, and two was some excitement when Dr. forward to it with the greatest Year. daughters, Pauline and Martha, Owen's car apparently exploded. anticipation. H. V. Halladay, Exc. Chm. survive. THE LOG BOOK

I I - would go back and do it over YHe-ho Ohio! again if the opportunity offered. Assemblies The Log Book Thursday the weather cleared Home again, and from a trip November 12 The Official Publication of somewhat, and on to Columbus. that seems like another movie. Got setled It was a little hard to come DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE Things moved so fast and so lit- at the Deshler and then to see Cy Clybourne and back to work the day after the OF OSTEOPATHY tle time was wasted that our 11th, which notes taken on the run look like Bumstead. Had an afternoon con- we take off to watch ference at Dr. Charles the parade. However, everyone President ...... --Arthur D. Becker primitive efforts at writing. LaRue's office and used one of the foot- was on hand and enjoyed another Left Des Moines via Buicek Sat- ball boys as a patient. surgical film, thru the courtesy of Faculty Adviser .- H. V. Halladay urday Got to see morning, Decem'ber 4, at Licklider do a couple Davis 'and Geck. The subject 9:30 and arrived of tonsils, in Toledo, Ohio, and we would say very well done. was the management of a nor- Editor ------. ..------E. Harwood at 11:30 that night. Spent a very Anyway, he left the pillars, which mal breech presentation, and the enjoyable day with an aunt and is something, in our mind. technic was shown in detail, with Osteopathy Without Limitation two cousins Won- at their home the derful meeting at the addition of animated draw- day following. Monday night at the met with University Club. More than one ings to make the subject matter the Toledo District at Hotel Se- hundred there, 'consisting of clearer. We understand that Dr. The Long View cor, a luncheon at noon with about half osteopaths, and Halladay has taken a movie of a coaches and osteopaths, and the a other half coaches, trainers, and Caesarian operation at the Des dinner and lecture at night with Moines A Merry Christimas and a Happy the profession. Mike Ladd han- school officials. After talking General Hospital and we about two hours, the group expect to see this as 'soon as it is and Prosperous New Year died the meeting 'and got was some entertained by a movie of the re- edited. -__-_ good publicity in the papers. The -cent Ohio-Purdue game, and November 17 There may be those to whom crowd here was not very large many of the plays analyzed and it looks to me as if there is by The increased interest in pho- this sentiment has become trite plenty of room for more osteo- the commentator. tography made it necessary to and lacking in originality. My paths in that part of Ohio. Bet- Friday we drove down to Day- have an expert meet the student body and explain about careful and rather critical obser- ter be giving it a thot, you fel- ton for a noon luncheon with the use of nearly 100. coaches .and physi- the so-called candid camera. Mr. vation of people, however. leads lows and girls who ae grauat- cians and several school and col- Vinol of the Eastman Kodak me to believe that it expresses The drive to Cleveland was a lege officials present. This meet- store in Des Moines brought in more genuinely good will and little treacherous, but we made ing lasted until about three. a number of different sized and kindly wishes than almost any it in plenty of time. Took in a Bradford and Taylor had ar- pri;ced cameras with him and ex- other statement in written or show in the p. m. as no noon ranged a broadcast with Si Bu- plained the many variations spoken language. meeting had been planned. In rick, so had to go over the stuff found in size, price and utility. He stated that Before another issue of the the evening, with him, and then at 6:15 went unfortunately the under the guidance instruments he displayed Log Book is in the mail, the New of Dr. on the ~air. From reports, this were Purdum we met with not siamples to be Year will have been ushered in about 60 osteopaths at the Hotel went over 0. K., too. At seven, given away, and we regretted it also, for with merry jest, with joyous Cleveland. This of course brot met with the profession for a any one of the several would have shout, with toast and sentiment, back memories of technical talk, and about seven- the national ty-five made a fine souvenir of the occa- and with much serious thought. hel here not so long ago. et- were present. This ended the week's work, so made plans sion. We hope to have Mr. Vinol I firmly believe in the jest, the ty 'cold wind came off the pond back again so shout, the toast and the senai- for the homeward trip. that he can take there at the foot of Main Street, more time to go ment and I heartily approve of and some snow with it. Met a lot This started with a vim early into the finer de- tails of the art of the serious thought. of the old gang, and with so lit- Saturday morning, but at Mun- photography. tle space am sorry that we can't cie, Ind., we erred. We did not Do you still make New Year's list all of them. see the little low stop signs 'at resolutions? I am free to con- .Wednesday morning visited the every intersection of the highway Freshman Reception fess that I do. I would deplore Cleveland Osteopathic Hospital thru town. And-we got held up a New Year without a brief but first, and then on. This is cer- six 'hours and about forty bucks October 12 was designated thoughtful glance into the past tainly a complete unit, and the while the this City Garage was iron- year as the date for the Fall Re- year to note trends and errors. boys are busy. I hope they will ing the pleats out of the front I would feel negligent if I did not have to enlarge it soon. They ception welcoming the members end. of the car. of the new class. With take a serious look into the fu- deserve a lot of credit for taking I Hoyt, can't figure the high lights Sherman Place as the .setting, ture and make !a,solemn vow to the venture and they are doing of the trip. Everywhere we went myself to do better work, to be fine work, according to reports and a fine crisp night (no rain we were received with acclaim or snow this time), the moo.re analytical in my thinking on down the line. Then-start- or something. majority Fine publicity all of the student body was there and reading and to take a more ed to buck a blizzard down to along the line. The meetings kindly interest in my associates, Kent. with their escorts or friends. Had to make a 10:30 date grew larger considering the pro- ' rnJ' cq/ .T1 d~~~ ro T-r],q 'x~pr iar +Tiar my neighbors and my casual ac- with Nick Ulrich and did it in ression, as we progressed But .l-Jc~TaJ!t- 1 ,oxll.i ~ cult .1 ool U.' V UI'D' bLt quaintances. spite of the severe snow storm. here is a sort of a, resume. major items of entertainment following the introductions And then, too, at this time of Nick had two high school talks Talked to about 150 coaches as the the year I find it easy to crystal- billed and so had the pleasure of and school officials and told ,students were met at the door by members of the Board and lize my thinking on the some- talking to about 500 kids before them what osteopathy can do for what longer view -something them. Faculty. The comfortable chairs noon. At noon we went to the in the more than juist from year to year. Robinhood Talked to about 1000 high reception room were accu- Cafe and met with pied I believe in the five-year program nearly forty coaches and school students on health, and most of the time, conversa- olsteo- tion being in and the ten-year program. Here paths for a talk and demonstra- brought in the value of osteop- order. in the Des Moines Still College of tion of taping. Charlie Naylor athy. The first dance following the OsteopathyOsteopathy wewe areare as-kingasking bigbig forthen a hurriedtalk before, us over his highto Ravenna school Talked to over 250 osteopaths intermission was held in honor things of ourselves. We are set- f o r a t a l g b e f o r e h s h s c oolh on a technical subject. of the new students, who were ting up a program of develop- and dragged us into his office Met several fathers of our stu- ,called to the band platform land ment and expansion which will immediately afterwards to help dents present and former and given small paper 'mo'rtar board' require not only the long view, w it h a d is l o c a tion of the Acro- met two young men who will be caps and a horni. The caps were but will require work and effort ioclavicular due to an accident with us in January. to signify their start toward the and accomplishment that only on skichoolwes. Amet the Ravenna high Shook hands with a lot of the wearing of the real article, land old gang that I have head the horns were to blow in self- the long viewview would make possi-poss- dredschoo youngsters.we met aboutThen five back hun- to the ble. We are happy in the evi-nt and on ters. Then forack t pleasure of having in classes defense as they met upper clalss- dence of real and measurable K e n t a n d o n t o a n t o n fo r t h e during the past 22 years, and men. progress in our plans' Such en- ht meeting the Bellden.at Ho- that was certainly a thrill for The time passed all too quick- couragement serves as a torch toof -el. After a dinner we thetamKed profes- to me. ly, .and all expressed their 'appre- The compensating feature of ciation of a very enjoyable eve- light the way to new heights and sion and met a young man who the Muncie incident was that just clearer vision. will be in the January class. ning. The music was furnished around the 'corner we found by Again, in all sincerity, Mark Gerlach land his, fband, may we This was -thetoughest day of the Frank Summers, and he and his using four extend to each of you our members of the stu- cor- whole trip. Bad weather, cold, wife took good care of us during dent body. dial It was excellent, and wishes for A MERRY snow, slick roads, and five talks the waiting period, so the time Mark's comical interpretation CHRISTMAS AND of A HAPPY given in three towns. But we en- went quickly, and was enjoyed several numbers nearly stopped NEW YEAR. joyed every minute of it and after all.~~~~~~~~~~~~- I- .Vv .. -TL Ithe dancing. NEXT CLASS MATRICULATES SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 THE LOG BOOK __ _ __ YsC Faculty Entertained Memorial Assembly Max Bergau O. W. N. A. B. S., M. A., Ph. D. Inspired by the acquisition of Sigma Sigma Phi made and A woman from Europe speak-- a new male member to the fac- carried out the plans as usu'al for After several years of study ing in Des Moines this past week ulty of the college, Dr. J. P. the annual Memorial Assembly. and research in the sciences and told of an experience at the Con- Schwartz opened his heart and This d'ay is' planned to give uls more time spent in clinical lab- gress of Women whi'ch met in. house, making use of Dr. Max the opportunity to hesitate for a oratory work, Dr. Max Bergau, Paris this, past year. She had Bergau as an alibi for get- few minutes and pay tribute to of Honoloulu, Hawaii, decided to taken enough money as she ting the faculty together for a the three members of the Still study Osteopathy Ias the most sci- thought for her actual expenses, swellegant evening, so we hear. family who have contributed so entific of the several well known but exchange wias such her means We did sneak out for a few min- much to our own welfare. types of therapy. He also decid- were more limited than she had utes about ten, when the singing Dr. Arthur D. Becker spoke ed to attend the Des Moines Still anticipated. She found herself started, and took a couple of briefly on the life and work of College of Osteopathy, feeling actually starving among strang- peeks thru the east window. Dr. Dr. A. T. Still and reminded us that it offered superior work and ers in a foreign land. Because Schwartz wals at the piano lead- that this year is the twentieth opportunities. We are glad in- of strained international rela- ing the vocal efforts of Drs. Bach- since his death. He stressed the deed to have Dr. Bergau with us, tions no money could be sent her man, Facto, Owen, Fisher, and scientific truths announced by and we are proud that another from home. Since that time her Marshall. We had not suspected Dr. A. T. Still before the medi- man of science has turned to Os- husband has been exiled and she that these dignified physicians cal profession had recognized teopathy believing that it offers and her two children are in this were so talented, and we still do them. the ultimate in therapy. country with the door shut not believe it. Our ears told us Dr. J. P. Schwartz eulogized Dr. Bergau was born in Ha- against return to the Fatherland. so. Whatever happened at the the work of Dr. George Still, who waii, and is, therefore, a native She was a thrifty, upright, law- meeting, the same story has been died fifteen years ago. In his of the United States. His early abiding citizen. In the far East told by every member present, so talk he not only told of his great years were spent there, but today women and children are it must be true, or as a whole skill as a surgeon, but empha- he came to the States later to at- suffering heart agony and un- they have a remarkable memory sized his recognition of the value tend Dayton University and the thinkable want because of the ag- for written instructions. Here of osteopathy in the care of sur- Junior College of Pasadena, ma- gressive avarice of war-mad it is: gical cases. joring in science. He then went leaders. The invitation said Buffet Din- Dr. Halladay talked of the life abroad and spent five years at the In the heart of the American nre at 7. At 6:45 the hungry and work of Dr. S. S. Still, found- University of Freiburg, much of people this Christmas must come bunch was ready, but they were er of our college, and well known hi's work being done under the profound thanks that they are at sent to the basement to enjoy for many years as one of our personal tutorage of Prof. Reich- peace and the necessities of life ping-pong iand several pieces of authorities on Anatomy. now. Dr. Bergau's sixth year in are supplied. The Science of Os- athletic apparatus, and to park Dr. Cuthbert Smith was a vis- Europe was spent in connection teopathy has given the necessi- in the he-man den, complete even itor at the college, and was with the University of Berlin, ties and luxuries to a fine, aggres- to a real fireplace. At the bell, called upon to talk for a few thru which he did research work sive professional group. It is to there was a rush upstairs, where minutes. He referred mainly to in the Tropical Hospital at Ham- be hoped in this coming 1939 each was given a plate and was the work of his famous f'ather, burg. each mem'ber may receive a new served from a table that must Dr. William Smith, and displayed Following his graduation with vision and lend his personal, have been reinforced concrete. for the 'benefit of the student the degree Ph. D., he returned to moral, and financial support to Turkey with trimmings, and eve- body the first osteopathic diplo- the Hawaiian Islands in charge the professional organizations. rything in the way of cold fish, ma issued. This was a treat in- of Biochemical laboratory work, "Greetings for the Holidays, (cheeses, pickles and other rel- deed, for this valuable document and later did research work for and a Prosperous, Happy New ishes. Then to the living room, is hand engrossed and signed by the American Sugar Co. This po- Year. where laps were provided in the the Old Doctor only and issued sition he resigned to make the -Mary E. Golden, form of luncheon tables for four. to Dr. William Smith. trip to Des Moines to enter our President, O. W. U. A. No use to elaborate on the food, Following the assembly at the college. for it was perfect. Coffee and college, the Sigma Sigma Phi Dr. Bergau is assisting this dessert were served later, and so fraternity placed a wreath; on year on the faculty, teaching the Auxiliary an excellent meal was disposed the grave of Dr. S. S. Still, our su bjects of Bacteriology, Serol- Mrs. C. Ira Gordon opened her night for the an- of, second helpings being in or- founder, who is buried in Wood- ogy, and Public Health and Sani- home Tuesday der. land Cemetery in Des Moines. tation. nual Chiristmas party of two Dr. Becker took the initiative Des Moines osteopathic women's and opened the meeting for Isome groups. She was assisted by Mrs. A t&-s;-7- 'x T hlaXT i I191r - n+frT business to be transacted by the -tACL VIL y LJ'a 1[ UL1K. _UUtlLy L. L. Facto from the auxiliary faculty, and then introduced Dir. and Mrs. Robert Fagen and Mrs. Max Bergau of Hawaii. Dr. Ber- (Continued from Page 1) Polk County Osteopathic Asso- Garth Anderson from the college was given gau spoke briefly on the educa- the College had at the 1937 con- ciiation held its monthly dinner group. The evening tional methods of Europe, con- meeting at Hotel Chamberlin Fri- over to social activities. Eiach vention. baby trasting them with the usual The dance at the Fort Des day, November 12, at 6:30 P. M. guest brought a gift for the teaching plans of our own uni- Moines was attended by well over Mr. Emery and Mr. LaRoque, clinic of the college. versities. 100 couples, all of whom very students of the college, were The remainder of the evening evidently enjoyed the evening to present. The guests described The MARIETTA OSTEOPATHIC was taken with conversation and its or their fullest capacity. plans for an "All Still College Ac- HOSPITAL- the musical efforts mentioned The student committee wishes tivity Day". The program to con- of Marietta, Ohio, filled a of the Marietta above, and at a late hour the to extend its sincere appreciation sist of Post-Graduate work at the complete section Times issued December guests departed with sincere to the faculty, student ibody, Polk College will be followed by danc- Daily thanks to Dr. J. P. for an eve- County Association, and visiting ing in the evening at Hotel Fort First. It marked the tenth birth- ning that will not be forgotten, for their cooperation Des Moines. It was moved to day of the institution and is cer- physicians, of educa- but will re-echo in our minds in making this an instructive and have the president appoint la tainly a notable piece until the echo answers "encore". day. Owing to the Booster Committee to assist in tional literature. The group at entertaining to be and enthusiasm afforded this undertaking. this hospital and clinic are success the fine work DR. J. J. HERRIN- venture, it is highly probable The program of the evening congratulated for this the past and of Purcell, Okla., sent us that it will be made an annual ,consisted oif a talk by Dr. B. L. they have done in a clipping from the paper show- An earlier time in the Cash on "The Diagnosis of Gall we hope the institution continues affair. in its every ing local high school teams with year would be more! desirable, Bladder Pathology by X-Ray". to grow and expand Dr. Herrin as official physician. because undoubtedly many men The distribution of the "Osteo- service! John reports no serious injuries from all over the state would like pathic Magazine" was discussed this season with him in charge. to come if driving conditions by the group. DR. JOHN H. STYLES- Another proof of the efficiency Following the meeting the of Oakland, Cialif., died would permit. be re- of Osteopathy. Out-of-town guests were: John members adjourned to Hoyt Sher- recently. Dr. Styles will · of Lea, Minn.; C. H. man Place to participate in the membered by many students C. TOEPFER- H. Voss, Albert able instruc DR. AND MRS. H. Ia.; Lester D. E. Still College Freshman Recep- Still College as an W. Va., an- Fedson, Ames, the college of Grantsville, Belle Plaine, Ia.; D. E. tion. tor in Technic at birth of H. Charles Barry, ago. To him nounce the Hannan, Perry, Ia.; S. C. Red- J. Lawrence Berck, D. O. about fifteen years Toepfer, II, November 30, weight goes the credit of originating field, Rapid City, S. D.; M. Biddi- iaso six pounds. Howdy, Howdy. and DR. S. W. MEYER- the Log Book and of acting son, Nevada; C. S. Betts resigna- D.; J. R. of Algona, Ila., and of the as its editor until his DR. J. F. BUMPUS, JR.- Lidia Betts,, Huron, S. in May, Fort Dodge; Mason C. staff of Algona General Hospital, tion from the faculty and Miss Margaret Lee Forbes, several years Martin, Colfax; C. W. Wyman, spoke before the Rotary Club of 1923. For the last Morris were married December Algona recently on "The Anat- Dir. Styles has been associated 11 at Denver, Colorado. Con- Flint, Mich. with the Cantilever Shoe Co. -nick.h/l·Vsw Simnson.. . rlcr--.l,P Secv.A d omy,, of the Digestive...... Organs"._ gor1atil rL&cL Ua 1n tiLnnL VII; . The Log Book - Link Page Previous Volume 13: 1936 Next Volumes 15 & 16: 1938

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