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JANUARY, 1949 Number 1 Volume 27 · A New Osteopathic Announcement of a Sanatorium Scholarship at Still Announcement of Examination inthe

River Oaks Manor, located A friend of Des Moines Still Regular Corps for Medical Officers about twenty miles from Des Public Health Service Moines at Colfax, Iowa, has been College of Osteopathy and Sur- United States gery, on December 29, 1948, an- organized for the treatment of FEDERAL SECURITY AGENCY alcoholism exclusively. It was nounced a scholarship to be granted to a student enrolled in Public Health Service dedicated on Sunday, January 16, Washington, D. C. with a big open house to the pub- the study of osteopathic medicine lic. at D.M.S.C.O.S. The conditions of the grant are as follows: A competitive examination for appointment of Medical Officers The Manor will have an (osteopathic) in the Regular Corps of the United States Public Health eventual capacity of 100 beds. So 1. The grant shall be $500.00 per Service will be held on May 3, 4, and 5, 1949. this is the only far as is known with the . Ban ;iTi a n we;ii c!_ ) year, commencing .iza .IIIna5UXE;iiA1l tJ.urLyp 1 UUi;Iclllllls- treatment center of its kind in fall term of 1949 and con- 1111C Lexington (Kentucky), Fort the osteopathic profession. sioned officer corps composed of tinuing during the life of the members of various medical and Worth, Kansas City (Missouri), "Wet wards" will be establish- grantor and for twenty years scientific professions, appointed Denver, and Atlanta. ed at the Manor and a four day thereafter, subject to being in appropriate professional cate- Entrance.pay for an Assistant "drying out period" will be used, discontinued upon one year's gories such as medical, dental, Surgeon with dependents is $5,011 after which the patient will go notice. nursing, engineering, pharmacy, per annum; for Senior Assistant through the various departments No student shall receive more etc. depending on training and with dependents $5,551. These of the Diagnostic Service at the 2. experience. figures include the $1200 annual Still Osteopathic Hospital where than one year's assistance which shall consist of $500.00. be made in additional pay received by medical recommendations for treatment Appointments will officers as well as subsistence and and care of the patient will be the grades of Assistant Surgeon allowance. Provisions are 3. The grant for each year shall (1st Lt.), and Senior Assistant rental made. be sent by the grantor to the made for promotion at regular While Alcoholics Anonymous Surgeon (Captain). Appointments including the College 30 days before the be- are permanent in nature and pro- intervals up to and will not have an official connec- ginning of the fall term each grade of Senior Surgeon (Lt. the new treatment cen- vide opportunities to qualified tion with year. career Col.) and for selection for promo- ter, they will hold meetings and physicians for a lifetime tion to the grade of Medical Di- lend their aid in the treatment 4. In the event no student is in clinical medicine, research, and per an- public health. rector (Col.) at $9,751 program during the thirty days eligible for the grant any par- num. that the patient is at the center. ticular year, the grant shall Requirements: For appoint- Extra benefits include a 5 per The Manor is situated on 126 accumulate and be used the ment in the grade of Assistant cent increase in base pay for acres of wooded land adjacent to following year. Surgeon, the applicant must be a every 3 years of service (time a beautiful river. Physiotherapy United States citizen, at least 21 served in the past as a member aids have been established. The grant for any particular years of age, and a graduate from of the armed forces is credited, year shall be given to a student a recognized school of osteopathy disability retirement at three- Dr. Frederic J. McAllister will who best meets the following whose graduates are eligible for be Medical Director of the new fourths base pay, full medical qualifications: licensure to practice medicine or care, retirement pension, 30 days institution, but will continue as osteopathy in a majority of the Chief-of-Staff of Still Osteopathic 1. The applicant must be a stu- annual leave, sick leave, and States of the United States. Ap- many of the usual privileges ex- Hospital and Associate Professor dent who is in dire need and plicants for appointment in the of Surgery at the college. who is not able to obtain any tended to members of the mili- grade of Senior Assistant Surgeon, tary forces. substantial assistance from any in addition to the above require- other source and who has no Application forms and addition- Dr. Lustig Guest ments, must have a total of at al information may be obtained immediate relatives active in least ten years of educational the medical profession. by writing to the: At Convocation training and professional experi- Surgeon General 2. The applicant must have at- ence subsequent to high school. Public Health commissioned officers are United States Dr. Lustig, who spoke before a tended the College at least (All Service one year, two full semesters, appointed to the general service 25, D. C. college assembly Dec. 22, grad- and are subject to change of sta- Washington uated in the year of 1925 and and have a fair chance of Attention' Division of graduation. tion.) Qualifying applicants will Officers calls Grand Rapids, Michigan, his receive written professional tests, Commissioned However, in recent years home. 3. The applicant must show an oral interview, and a physical Completed applications must be he has not been at home much examination. received by April 1, 1949. of the time because of his serv- evidence of good management and be able to explain satis- The professional written ex- ices to his profession and to his he started school government. He is a member factorily why amination for the grade of As- Seniors without adequate funds avail- sistant Surgeon will cover the fol- of The American Association for his course. the Advancement of Science and able to complete lowing subjects: (1) anatomy, Henry J. Braunschweig, interne the Flint County Engineering physiology, bio-chemistry (2) at Des Moines General Hospital. 4. The applicant must be a citi- materia medica and therapeutics; Thomas Dozier, undecided about Club. He is also a scientific con- zen of the United States or a sultant for the War Department (3) practice of medicine; (4) interneship. British subject. Religion, sex, practice of surgery; (5) obstetrics Stanley Griffin, opening his of the United States government age, race, national origin, or few weeks goes to and gynecology; (6) epidemiology practice in Des Moines. and every fraternal affiliation shall have and Washington to confer with our of and hygiene; (7) pathology Gerald Leuty, opening his prac- no bearing on the choice bacteriology. Senior Assistant tice in Knoxville, Iowa. governmental scientists. He is the candidate. president of the National Society Surgeons applicants will be ex- Victor Mallory, to became house of Electro Biologists. The grant shall be administered amined on subjects 3, 4, 6, and 7 physician at River Oaks Manor, by the Executive Committee of listed above. Colfax, Iowa. In 1947 Dr. Lustig won the L. Pettit, interne at Distinguished Service Award in the college. The President is Examinations will be held at Robert deeply appreciative of interests of points throughout the United Wilden Hospital, Des Moines. the osteopathic profession. He is Kenneth M. Roberts, interne at proud for the world to know that friends of this institution and States including Norfolk, New fully realizes that such acts of Orleans, San Francisco, Seattle, New Mexico Osteopathic Hospital, he is an osteopathic physician. at Albuquerque. We are proud of him. It was a kindness will much to the further- Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, ance of osteopathic medicine in Boston, Memphis, Kirkwood (Mis- Bryce Wilson, interne at Wilden great pleasure to have Dr. Lustig Hospital, Des Moines. with us. the United States. souri), Staten Island, Los Angeles, Osteopathic THE LOG BOOK

in allopathic medicine. When the Locust Street prop- Dean's Letter Know Your Faculty adequate for His analysis leads him uner- erty was no longer he was ap- ringly to the same conclusion to a college building, of three Call it discernment, cold logic, which more than 11,000 others (Fourth in a series of articles pointed on a committee for the careful judgment, or what you have been led-that the tenets of describing the background of D. M. to secure a new building will, the young man who is now Dr. Andrew Taylor Still are S. C. O. S. faculty members.) institution. The present college becoming interested in the heal- fundamentally sound-that scien- building was purchased and re- modeled on his recommendation. ing arts is beginning to make care- tific medical truth lies along the ROBERT B. BACHMAN, ful study and comparison of the July 15, 1947, Doctor Bachman path which he has indicated. D.O., F.A.C.O.O. various schools of therapy before Your school has committed it- was appointed head of the De- Gyne- making his choice. self to the exploration and de- partment of Obstetrics and He seems not to be concerned velopment of the ever-widening, Head of the Department of Ob- cology at D.M.S.C.O.S. with the He teach- about becoming a doctor in ten never-ending path of osteopathic stetrics and Gynecology at the rank of full professor. easy lessons, but shows by con- medicine. Des Moines Still College of Osteo- es classes in obstetrics and gyne- versation and by letters that he pathy and Surgery and Still cology and conducts the ob- is making a careful analysis of Osteopathic Hospital with the stetrical laboratory. Eighteen the entire field before taking the McCall's Magazine rank of full professor. years ago, Dr. Bachman establish- step which means years of Article Correct He received his D.O. degree ed a laboratory for training stu- arduous work and never-ending from Des Moines Still College of dents in obstetrics using life study. Osteopathy in 1916 and was cer- sized manikins, delivery room, In a letter of December 2nd, and home furnishings for the con- from such young peo- tified in obstetrics and gynecology Letters Dr. J. R. Forbes, Director of Pub- and management of labor, in increasing num- in 1945. His preosteopathic work duct ple are coming lic and Professional Welfare of normal and operative. He has One was at Des Moines College. bers to the offce of the Dean. the AOA, calls our attention to designed and constructed and quoted herewith: been with the such letter is an article appearing on page four Dr. Bachman has kept in repair most of the models the Depart- "Dear Sir: of the December issue of Mc- College as head of used in some of our colleges at Call's magazine. It is entitled ment of Obstetrics and part time com- the present time. In answer to your recent "What Does 'Dr.' Mean," and instructor from July, 1917, to munication concerning my in- is written by Jerene Claire Cline. September 1, 1944. He resigned Doctor Bachman has many terest in the profession, my pre- Dr. Forbes states that this seems to move to Kirksville, Mo., to activities aside from his college osteopathic education, and the to be one of the best and most affiliate with the Kirksville Col- work. In 1934, he helped or- schools which I have attended. accurate articles which he has lege of Osteopathy and Surgery ganize the American College of This past semester I sat in on seen in any publication. Miss as head of the Department of Ob- Osteopathic Obstetricians of some medical courses given at the Cline took pains to acquaint her- stetrics and Gynecology and which he is a charter member. University Medical Col- self with the true facts before taught classes in obstetrics, gyne- He was its first vice president, lege by Dr. C. D and Dr. she wrote it; consequently her cology and principles and prac- later served two years as its E. B . These men have references to osteopathy are en- tice of osteopathy. He resigned president. When the certification specialized in the field of phy- tirely correct and very advan- July 1, 1947, to return to Des board was established, he was sical medicine and in the course tageous to our profession. Dr. Moines. appointed chairman of the Na- of discussion mentioned that if Forbes has expressed the thanks tional Examining Board for the While affiliated with Des Certification of Osteopathic Ob- more medical doctors would use of the profession to both Miss Moines Still College of Osteo- the manipulatory practice of the Cline and the editor of McCall's stetricians and held this position pathy, he served in several capaci- until he resigned in February, osteopathic physician they too and suggests that it might be well ties. He taught classes in ob- would receive better results with for some of us to write our ap- 1948. stetrics, gynecology, osteopathic His hobbies have changed as stubborn cases that do not re- preciation individually to them. mechanics, pathology and pedia- to ordinary medical treat- his son and daughter have grown spond trics. He directed and supervised or- ment. up and married. The family home deliveries from 1917 to 1933. chestra has become extinct and viewpoint started me Public Health Con- This He is a member of the College no longer does he compete in the extra advantage thinking of ference Scheduled corporate board and served as Christmas decorations which were has over the the osteopath treasurer of the College for a extensively carried out in years doctor-the manipulation medical number of years. In 1946, he com- past receiving first awards on concept. The second annual conference Public Health, sponsored by pleted twenty-one years of serv- several occasions. Doctor and gather infor- on I attempted to the Bureau of Public Education ice as a trustee of the College Mrs. Bachman are now enjoying mation concerning osteopathy and on Health of the AOA is sched- and as a trustee, was chairman themselves on their five acre its place in the healing arts from uled for the Knickerbocker Hotel of the House and Grounds Com- country home and exercise their the osteopathic physician him- in Chicago on February 5th and mittee until he left Des Moines Arabian horses when the school self. 6th. in 1944. bell rings the close of the day. I made the acquaintance of Dr. Thomas Ryan of Waterbury, -p 1 4 U' 'g -a-- C-L- I I-lrr Connecticut, and of Dr. Eugene Kraus of New York City. These men enlightened me considerably DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC in presenting to me a clearer picture of the profession and its aims. STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL There seems to be a great deal of logic to the osteopathic ap- Department of: proach of medicine. It is still a new field, a pioneering field, Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology and in future years should be on Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry an equal plane with the general Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis medical profession as far as Dermatology and Syphilology recognition and publicity is con- Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery cerned. Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology I attended Syracuse Uni- Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray versity located in Syracuse, New York, and graduated with an A.B. Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only degree in September of 1948 with a degree from the College of Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee Liberal Arts. includes all departments. For further information write or call:- If I can be of any more serv- ice to you, please do not hestitate DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff to contact me. or Very truly yours, MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator B. H.. Little comment is necessary be- STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL cause the letter speaks for it- Iowa self. The college graduate is as 725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, keenly and critically interested in osteopathic medicine as he is I_ _ I- ·rwBqpCC · '4 -P ' 'C-· 'e IBLI1 II-· , sl _ _ I - -- -- THE LOG BOOK

. . . a . dress this fine group of seniors. The members of the class are The Relationship of rIte tog Joote as follows: Practice The Official Publication of Class of January 28th: Research to DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE Henry J. Braunsehweig, Des By PAUL E. KIMBERLY, D.O. OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY Moines, Iowa Associated Professor of Osteopathic Medicine Thomas Dozier, Atlanta, Georgia Editor Stanley Griffin, Elizabeth City, SIMON S. INDIANER North Carolina (Second in series transcribed from a lecture to Still Hospital Staff) Gerald Leuty, Knoxville, Iowa Associate Editor Victor Mallory, Lawrence, Kan- These various things collectively over a five year period of time sas resulted in my asking several questions. When our embryologist, MORT LEVIN Dr. Agersborg came here, I approached him with a question which had Robert L. Pettit, Des Moines, occurred in our graduate teaching. That question had to do with the Osteopathy Without Limitation Iowa ossification centers in the cartilaginous base of the fetal skull. He Kenneth M. Roberts, Greenfield, Iowa scratched his head and started The President Chats Bryce Wilson, Prescott, Iowa reaching for books. The books vided the funds necessary to such (With Distinction) were not too thorough on the sub- a project. That project was out- ject so I dissected a specimen or lined for a three year period with Again we come to that period Class of June 11th: two to determine the relationship the idea that it was to be divided of the year when we stop to make of the cartilaginous structure to into three phases. The first an analysis of the past year and Edward J. Brochu, Grand Blanc, the ossification centers and found phase would have to do with the to formulate effective techniques Michigan the answer. submammalian group of verte- to be employed during the new Russell B. Bunn, South Lyon, A little bit later a second ques- brates taking in the class of fish- year. 1949 was ushered in at Michigan tion which had been asked of es as our lowest level, the class D.M.S.C.O.S. with much deter- Kenrit Davidson, Los Angeles, other neurologists without satis- of amphibians, and the class of mination on the part of the stu- California factory answer was put to our reptiles. We were going to skip dents and the faculty to make it Howard P. L. Dolyak, Youngs- professor of histology and em- birds and go directly into the the best year in the history of town, Ohio bryology, Dr. Agersborg. In mammalian phase with the dog, the college. cat, guinea pig and rabbit as one Leon S. Jones, Wilmington, North placing the question before him, it was worded something like group and the human as the third Students returned from their Carolina group. Christmas vacation with a new this: "Is there a histological Charles E. Starr, Royal Oak, continuity between the subarach- outlook on life and an anxious Michigan At the present time, we are not noid spaces and the perineural ready to discuss in any detail desire to further their profes- Leslie Smith, Houston, Texas sional studies. Every student and lymph channels." Well, he scratch- our activities or findings at the every faculty member with one In the future commencements ed his head again, looked up some Marine Biological laboratories. exception were back in school at will be held only in the month more literature, had the students Indications are that a complete eight o'clock on the morning of of June. The college feels very do some library research on the report of this project will be pub- January 4th. That one exception proud of this class which is subject for class, and finally lished in one of the international was Mr. Oscar J. VanRenterghem graduating this month. They are wrote to one of the foremost in- bulletins in the near future. who journeyed to Portland, all young men with a splendid vestigators regarding cerebro- Briefly, I would add, however, Oregon to spend the vacation academic background before they spinal fluid. that our work points very strong- with his wife and on his return entered the study of osteopathic We never did find the answer. ly toward a successful conclusion to Des Moines was caught in the medicine. A group of young men Thus we decided that more should and answer of our questions. heavy storms in Wyoming. His who are sincerely embued with be known about the relationship Should this be true, there will experiences aboard the train for the spirit of administering to suf- on those structures. The anatomy be considerable evidence in this nearly a week while snowbound fering humanity and a group of books intimate that the pia mater project to substantiate, not only were not only interesting but young physicians who will carry which is covering the brain con- the philosophy of Dr. Andrew thrilling. forth the true concept of osteo- tinues out as the intermost sheath Taylor Still, but many of the pathy; that true concept as of a nerve trunk. They intimate teachings of Dr. William G. While classes were not in ses- taught by its founder, Dr. A. T. that the arachnoid membrane Sutherland in his cranial con- sion, much work did go on at Still. which is housing the cerebro- cept. the college. The Clinical that The president wishes that all spinal fluid, also follows In regard to the latter, I would Pathology Laboratory was re- nerve trunk as its second layer. If just one further comment. decorated and greatly improved. alumni could return to their old add Alma Mater during 1949 to see that be true, then the cerebro- Apparently the clinical observa- This will add much to the effi- spinal fluid which is surrounding tions, which have been noted over ciency of the laboratory which is the advances made, to sense the the institution has made the central nervous system, is the last several years, are being under the direction of Dr. E. R. progress also the nerve lymph or the peri- substantiated in the laboratory. Minnick. and to become acquainted with a nerve the 230 students who are enroll- neural fluid surrounding They appear to be true phy- Work also progressed on the ed, coming from 35 states and 5 trunk. So we set out to deter- siologically and not a figment of new research laboratory of the foreign countries; to visit the mine whether or not there was the imagination as many would Anatomy Department and this faculty; and to become a part continuity between those two have us believe. laboratory will be completed be- of the spirit which prevails at spaces. The second question ·In closing these remarks to fore this LOG BOOK reaches its this college. No former graduate then: "If there is a continuity, you, it seems apropos to remind readers. It will provide for D.M. could then ever have a doubt in how far does that channel ex- you of my early statements. As S.C.O.S., as fine a research labora- his mind that osteopathy is not tend and how far does the cere- a rank beginner in the field of tory in anatomy as any research being taught in the colleges to- brospinal fluid go out on that research, it has occurred to me worker could desire. day. The only reaction which nerve trunk?" Next we want to that many problems can be han- any person could have is that know the relationship of the dled adequately by the practic- With the holiday vacation over, the future of osteopathy is great- cerebrospinal fluid to the tissues, ing physician. The first step de- All Hands have turned to for a er today than it has ever been in and finally the relationship of mands keen observation, then successful completion of the first the history of the profession. that fluid to the regional lym- critical evaluation by the phy- semester with the last mid-year phatics. sician of all presenting symptoms commencement being held on All of us in Des Moines are The discussion of this problem and signs of disease. In addition, Wednesday night, January 26th, proud of our student body; we eventually resulted that we the physician must maintain a at 8:00 p.m., at St. John's *are proud of our laboratories; we might have this institution rep- constant questioning attitude. Lutheran Church. are proud of our equipment; and, resented in one of the lead- Why is the symptom present? Dr. H. Hale Pearson, President- we are more than anxious to ing laboratories of the United Again in the patient's response Elect of the American Osteo- share this enthusiasm with the States, the Marine Biological to treatment-why? What did pathic Association, of Erie Penn- members of the profession Laboratories at Woods Hole, I do in my treatment which sylvania, will give the Commence- throughout the country. Massachusetts. Dr. Agersborg had caused the change? What is the ment Address. His subject will planned to go, and he request- physiology behind these mechan- We trust that 1949 will bring ed that I accompany him as an be "Life Gets Tedious." It is to each of you prosperity and isms? needless to say that this institu- assistant in this research project. happiness and we also trust that I was able to do so thanks to A short period with such an at- tion feels highly honored that Dr. each of you will be prouder than Pearson will take time.from his the graciousness of this institu- titude will drive any conscientious busy schedule to come to Des you have ever been that you are tion and the American Osteo- Moines, visit the school and ad- an osteopathic physician. pathic Association. They pro- (Continued on Page 4) THE LOG BO OK patients and to society through Holiday Visitors the application of medical prin- ATLAS CLUM ciples. The Atlas Club had its regu- Dr. E. M. Schaeffer, Class of The New Year's party held at lar business meeting Monday 1923, now of Battle Creek, Michi- the fraternity house was a com- evening, January 10, at the gan. mainly due to the plete success Y.M.C.A. At this meeting final Dr. Charles H. Potter, Class of planning and efforts of Brother approval was given on the new It is 1924, and his family, now of Hessey and his committee. pledges, who were formally Forest City, Iowa. hoped that the Phi Sigma Gamma pledged Wednesday evening, will once again be host, at future January 12. A party in honor of Dr. Robert Fagen, Class of 1938, socials, to the students, their these pledges is planned follow- now taking special post graduate wives and guests whose attend- ing final examinations. work at the Los Angeles College ance contributed to making the of Osteopathic Physicians and We wish to welcome the fol- Surgeons. event a most enjoyable occasion. lowing new pledges into the club: Georgson, Ed Dr. Lennert Lorentson, Class of On January 7th, all Phi Sigma R. L. Boysel, Pete now of Borger, Texas. Gamma pledges were invited to a Felmley, Max Don, Rex Conyers, 1947, Dr. Larry Boatman, Class of was privileged to smoker supper given at the fra- Don Cunningham, and William The 'Chapter ternity house. Meaney. 1933, and his family, now of Santa hear Dr. Paul Kimberly, Friday, Fe, New Mexico. dis- The next work night is planned January 14th. Dr. Kimberly's Congratulations are extended Dr. Henry Hale, former Pro- cussion proved interesting and in- to Brother Nick Scaccia on his: for February 7. All students are cordially invited to attend this fessor of Physiology, now living structive. In the near future Dr. recent marriage. , . Oklahoma. Chadwell will conduct a work- work night which will be held at Stillwater, night on "Osteopathic Tech- at the Y.M.C.A. at 8:30 p.m. nique." Congratulations are extended to om ,. Dr. McAllister Writes Herman Fishman, now a proud Friday night, Dec. 17, the Iota Practice On Alcoholsm papa and to Murray Goldstein Tau Sigma fraternity held a (Continued from Page 3) who returned from Christmas business meeting at the office of physician to the textbooks. Many - Dr. vacation a married man. Drs. R. E. Sloan and Jean F. Le times the answer is not there. Chicago, Ill., Des. 20 Rocque at 3305 S.W. Ninth. A Frederick J. McAllister, Sur- Next he tries the current litera- of the clinical film was shown to demonstrate ture and the periodicals of years geon-in-Chief the effectiveness of penicillin in hospital of the Des Moines Still ago. He is doing library research. Osteopathy and Sur- the treatment of infections. The The next step is to outline a College of On December 9, 1948, the Beta movie also served as a subject gery, Des Moines, Iowa, is the Chapter met at the home of Dr. specific procedure which permits of an article appearing in for Tom Willoughby's subtle (?) the accumulation of accurate author and Mrs. Cash at 6:30 p.m. A type of humor. Both were very the January issue of the national- delicious dinner was enjoyed by data. Thus, the physician can Osteopathic Maga- much enjoyed by the members try out his ideas. He may be ly circulated all with the regular business present, the movie for its educa- zine entitled "What Can Be Done meeting following. surprised many times at the Alcoholism?" Dr. Mc- tional value and the remarks for answers which come from such a About Patricia Cottrille was accepted -well for their value. Allister is also medical director as a pledge. procedure. This can be done on of the River Oaks Manor Sani- A short busines meeting was innumerable problems in conjunc- torium, Colfax, Iowa, an institu- Next meeting is to be held at held afterward presided over by tion with an active practice. the home of Dr. and Mras Paul tion for the treatment of alcohol- Howard Dolyak, president, in The early portion of this dis- ism. Kimberly. which plans were laid and a com- cussion was a review of just such mittee appointed for a senior a procedure which led us to a @gr farewell banquet to be held some- field often avoided and char- 1 time during January. The fra- acterized by a lack of informa- Important Notice The Phi Sigma Gamma was ternal brothers so honored will tion. In the interests of your include Bryce Wilson, Howard The LOG BOOK Mailing privileged to have on December patients, your school and your List must include the ZONE 20, 1948, Judge Ralph L. Powers, Dolyak, Kenneth Roberts, and profession, I beseech each of you Henry Braunschweig. NUMBERS, in its addresses. visiting professor of Medical to ever train your faculties to PLEASE send your ZONE Jurisprudence, as guest speaker An election was held to name better observation and evaluation NUMBER IN ON CHANGE on the topic, "Application of the the officers for the coming year of the information constantly Research and practice OF ADDRESSES OR Teaching of Medical Sciences to with the following results: Presi- about you. WHEN MAILING IN NEW Questions of Law and Justice." den, B. B. Baker; Vice-president, can be a mutually helpful com- Secretary, Tom bination. Let more of us avail NAMES FOR TIE LOG The talk was informative and John Savarese; BOOK. clearly indicated the significance Willoughby; Treasurer, Tom ourselves of the opportunities of the physician's relation to his Wolfe; Historian, Mike Fisher. which exist. I Irm-04014-04-.-A- .------

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Volume 27 FEBRUARY, 1949 Number 2

From the Washing- V.A. Still Needs Doctors ton News Letter From Reason . One hundred .ull-time doctors C. D. Swope announces in a are needed by Veterans Adminis- Washington News Letter of Janu- for duty in its tuber- ary 11, 1949, that the most tration culosis hospitals. To Osteopathy significant to us of the 1500 pub- lic bills introduced during the Applicants should address their By JOELLA SCHMIDT DE BARD first week of the 81st Congress inquiries to the Chief Medical were five bills creating a science Director, Veterans Administra- foundation, three bills for Federal tion, Washington 25, D. C. The following article was recently printed in OSTEO- aid for local health units, three The openings are scattered PATHIC MAGAZINE and received such favorable com- bills for national health in- throughout the nation among ment that permission was asked to reprint it here. Mrs. surance, four bills for cancer con- V. A. hospitals specializing in the De Bard, a medical technician and free lance writer, is the wife of a student at D.M.S.O.O.S. ferences, four bills for research treatment of tuberculous veterans on multiple sclerosis, two bills and in V.A. general medical and establishing a Department of surgical hospitals operating tuber- "Ideals are like stars; you will not succeed in touching them with Health, Education and Security culosis departments. your hands. But like the sea-faring man on the desert of waters, or Department of Welfare, a bill The salary scale for full-time you choose them as your guides, and following them you will reach for relating to maternity leave doctors in V. A.'s Department of your destiny," said Carl Schurz. and a bill government employees, Medicine and Surgery ranges be- Dr. Andrew Taylor Still might have said that, too, for he be- training. for universal military tween $4,479 and $10,305 annually The Wagner- Murray - Dingell lieved it. He believed it so strong- for jobs now open. ly that he was able to found a never bills of the 81st Congress are S. 5 overlooked the minutest and HR. 783. These bills are The salary scale for full-time new school of healing - osteo- statement that would prove to pathy. identical with the Wagner-Mur- doctors in V. A.'s Department of be of any significance. His most ray-Dingell bills of last Congress Medicine and Surgery ranges be- Dr. Still believed that God, in amazing discovery-amazing be- and were introduced by the same tween $4,479 and $10,305 annual- His Wisdom, had not only created cause it had been overlooked due men. ly for jobs now open. the human body, but also that he to its simplicity-was in the re- During the past year, 18,222 had given to that body the means lationship between structure and In all three of the messages sub- function. Function, Dr. Still rea- mitted thus far by the President tuberculous veterans were admit- of repairing itself when some- thing went wrong within it. That soned, could not be perfect if to the 81st Congress, he has ted to V.A. hospitals for treat- ment. Discharges during the belief was an ideal he carried with structure, through which it was stressed the necessity of im- expressed, was at fault. mediate legislation for national same period totaled 18,801. him until the day he died and health insurance. In his mes- that belief made him go on study- He began his study of the bones ing until he had discovered the and their associated joints. The sage of Jan. 5th on the State of spinal column was first consider- Union, he said "Proper medi- Faculty Notes secret of the body's ability to the ed since it encloses the spinal cal care is so expensive that it manufacture its own drugs and to repair itself. cord from which nerves extend is out of the reach of the great Dr. John B. Shumaker, Dean Dr. Still was born in 1828 near to all parts of the body. majority of our citizens.... of D.M.S.C.O.S. will represent the effort to raise Jonesville, Virginia. When he We must spare no college at the Osteopathic Prog- Discovers Osteopathic Lesionl the general level of health in this was twenty-five years old, he be- country.... We must have with- ress Fund conference in Lansing, gan to study medicine by the Dr. Still found that something out further delay a system of Michigan, on Saturday, March 5, preceptor method, that is, under- could happen to the bones and prepaid medical insurance which 1949. The day will be devoted to studying, observing, and assisting joints to disturb their relation- his father who was both phy- will enable every American to af- instruction for the workers on ship to each other and to the sician and a minister. passing near ford good medical care. . . . The the needs of the osteopathic col- nerves. The nerves joints, now called governmental agency which now lege. Young Andrew Taylor had no these disturbed administers the programs of laboratories such as there are to- lesions, could be irritated, and health, education and social se- Dr. Edwin F. Peters, President day. Very few men went to study malfunction at their termination curity should be given full de- of D.M.S.C.O.S. will attend the in the medical schools which then could result. partmental status." Osteopathic Progress Fund Con- existed. Most of them did as he Then more facts began to be ferences in Grand Rapids, Michi- did. They assisted established brought to light by this learned In his Economic Report to Con- gan, on March 10, 1949. He will 7, the President doctors and read the text books and philosophical doctor. That gress on January then attend O.P.F. conferences in "National health insurance of the day. the body possessed a natural im- said Battle Creek, Michigan, on March workable way to as- munity against infection was al- is the only 11 and Detroit, Michigan, on When Dr. A. T. Still had, be- sure that all individuals have ac- ready known. Dr. Still began March 13. Following the Detroit gun his practice, after his years cess to the medical care they to study this phase of medical meeting, Dr. Peters will go to of study, he found the medicine need. I recommend the enact- fact and to carry it further in his Boston, Massachusetts, where he of the day to be lacking a great of such a program this investigation. ment will attend an educational con- deal of true knowledge. He be- year . . . We also need to aug- ference. came the victim of this ignorance He knew that infection lower- ment the number of doctors, when, in 1864, he lost three of ed the resistance of the body and dentists, and nurses in order to his own children in an epidemic also altered the nerve supply to overcome the present serious na- Progress of spinal meningitis for which the vital organs of the body, caus- tional shortage of medical per- the best medical care available ing poor circulation and nourish- sonnel." could offer no hope. ment to the various parts. The President's budget message New equipment is constantly This experience made Dr. Still Natural elimination was inter- submitted on January 10th ad- being added to the basic science determined to find some means, fered with and the body chem- three principal steps to laboratories. During the past vocated somewhere, of helping others who istry disturbed. The body then and complete the sys- month the new physiology re- strengthen might be faced with the possi- was unable to digest and assimi- tem of social insurance, namely, search laboratory and the new bility of losing loved ones, because late the food and use it for increased coverage and benefits research laboratory for histology the fullest extent. too little was known about the nourishment to in old-age and survivors insurance and embryology have been com- these factors, Dr. Still human body. Accordingly, he be- All of and unemployment compensation, pleted. Needless to say, Dr. L. the mental and gan to study and, more important, knew, affected temporary disability insurance, Grumblach and Dr. H. P. K. emotional phases of man's life. Agersborg are happy in their re- he began to ask, "Why?" and a national system of medical (Continued on page 3) care insurance. spective new homes of research. .Since he was a philosopher, he THE LOG BOOK I - . The President Chats Know Your Faculty

ORDER YOUR BOOKS (Fifth in a series of articles The Month of February was describing the background of D. M. ushered in with much activity FROM THE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE S. C. O. S. faculty members.) for the osteopathic profession. days of January found Murphy-DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ACUTE The closing $ 6.50 Doctor Kenneth M. Dirlam, Dr. R. C. McCaughan, Executive MEDICAL DISORDERS, 1946.....-...... -.----- Secretary of the American Osteo- Sutton HANDBOOK OF DISEASE OF THE SKIN, associate professor of internal pathic Association, Dr. R. McFar- 1949 -...... ------12.50 medicine, graduated from Des lane Tilley, Chairman of the Dunbar-SYNOPSIS OF PSYCHOSOMATIC DIAGNO- Moines Still College of Osteo- Bureau of Professional Education SIS AND TREATMENT, 1948.....-...... ------6.50 pathy and Surgery in May, 1940. and Colleges of the American Bunnell SURGERY OF THE HAND, 1948-...... 16.00 Due to his high academic achieve- Osteopathic Association and the 1948...... - --..... 6.50 writer seated in the conference McCrea-CLINICAL UROLOGY, ments while a student at the col- hall of the Mayflower Hotel, in McCombs INTERNAL MEDICINE IN GENERAL lege, he was granted a fellow- 1947 ...... ------8.50 Washington, D. C., attending the PRACTICE, ship following graduation, in the CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS BY mid-year meeting of the Ameri- Todd & Sanford of Obstetrics. Dur- can Council on Education. The LABORATORY METHODS, 1948--...... ------.... 7.50 Department his fellowship, above individuals were repre- Alverez-AN INTRODUCTION TO GASTRO- ing the year of sentatives of the American Osteo- ENTEROLOGY, 1948 ...... ----.....-.---- 12.50 Dr. Dirlam pursued post-grad- pathic Association, whose Bureau Foot IDENTIFICATION OF TUMORS, 1948..--..-.... - 7.00 uate courses at the college. Education and of Professional CLINICAL NEUROLOGY then served an internship College was accepted as a con- Wechsler-TEXTBOOK OF He of this great 1948 -.----- 8...... ------8.50 at the Des Moines General Hos- stituent member pital which was followed with educational association last Octo- two per cent State sales tax, ber. These prices plus post-graduate work at the College and 15c for mailing and handling. of Osteopathic Physicians and More than sixty constituent Surgeons, Los Angeles, California. members representing the various I - J~~~-- He has taken special work under agencies, associations and or- Dr. Frank R. Spencer of Colum- ganizations, professional and edu- conference on Pub- bus, Ohio, in the field of internal were repre- and 6th. The Pressure Group cational in nature, lic Education on Health was at- medicine. For the following five sented by their delegates at this tended by representatives of each Programs Probable years, Dr. Dirlam practiced in conference of the American Coun- of the divisional societies. Its Massena, Iowa. cil on Education. agenda was most comprehensive At the present time, Dr. Dirlam The conference was held on and its contribution to the fur- According to a communication is assistant chief of staff and January 28th and 29th, with the therance of Public Education on received from Dr. C. D. Swope, head of the out-patient depart- theme centered around the de- Health most significant. Chairman of the AOA Depart- ment at Des Moines Still College mands being made upon higher Today, the demands being made ment of Public Relations, via hospital. In addition to the latter education today. The keynote upon the various professions are Washington News Letter, it is he is consultant in cardiology and address was given by Dr. George becoming greater and greater. quite probable that the United internal medicine. F. Zook, president of the Ameri- This is certainly true of the osteo- States Congress and various state Dr. Dirlam devotes many of his can Council on Education on the pathic profession. But the de- legislatures will have health plans leisure moments in the develop- subject "Expanding Relationships mands cannot be so great that the sponsored by numerous pressure of them for con- ment of his hobbies-foremost of Education and Government." profession will not be able to groups before which are the care of his green- From the opening address to the meet them. sideration. R. I. house, bees and registered palo- closing one delivered by Dr. The osteopathic profession owes Organized labor is busy outlin- mino horses. Grigsby, Acting United States its very beginning and growth to ing acceptable health insurance Commissioner of Education, who and drive of the programs. President Truman will Dr. and Mrs. Dirlam, their two the inspiration and daughter reside at spoke on the subject "Issues In- fortunate few who were able to undoubtedly outline in his mes- sons volved in a Federal Scholarship of the sage to Congress his proposals Wooded Estate in the northwest af- study under the founder Des Moines. Program," the delegates were osteopathic profession. Since the for national health legislation. part of forded the pleasure of listening opening of the first school, our Various associations, such as the to outstanding speakers and edu- strength has greatly increased. Association of State and Terri- cators on the serious problems is stronger torial Health Officers, the Ameri- today. Today our profession Wills and Bequests facing higher education than it has ever been. But it is can Parents Committee and the Education as never before, is only through the relations exist- National Citizens Council for faced with problems which are all ing with other organizations and Migrant Labor, have been meet- important in the furtherance of In recent months several the solving of mutual problems as ing the past few weeks to outline named democracy. requests. friends of the colleges have presented at the above three con- their D.M.S.C.O.S in their will. This is After departing from the Wash- ferences that the profession will It is apparent that organized a splendid manner for friends and ington conference, the writer at- be able to continue to grow and osteopathy will have to be on graduates of the college to tended the conference of the make its contribution to the guard to prevent discrimination demonstrate their loyalty and Council of Osteopathic Education health of the nation and its con- in these various plans which abiding interest in the progress which was held at the Knicker- tribution to research. might deprive the public of osteo- of osteopathic education. 3rd The expectations of the pub- pathic care. bocker Hotel, on February matter should be called to and 4th. This conference was lic of the osteopathic profession This great and are increasing the attention of every person- under the direction of Dr. Robert are no matter how small or B. Thomas, past president of the daily. It is imperative that every because, member of the osteopathic pro- Barbiturates Lead how large the individual's estate American Osteopathic Association, there should be a who is this year's Chairman of fession assume his responsibilities In Poison Deaths may be, in making a still greater contri- proportionate place in it for re- the Council. The general theme of our osteopathic of this conference was the inter- bution to the educational and to membrance correlation of the preprofessional the health advances of this na- Barbiturates are the leading college. training, undergraduate educa- tion. cause of death from accidental Des Moines Still College of tion, graduate education and spe- poisosing in the U. S. accounting Osteopathy and Surgery stands cialty training, with special em- for more than a quarter of the ready to provide proper legal phasis being placed on the osteo- Important Notice yearly toll of 1,500 lives, accord- counsel and advice without charge pathic concept in the various The LOG BOOK Mailing ing to the Metropolitan Life I- to any individual interested. This areas of osteopathic education. include the ZONE surance Co. service, the college has rendered List must in recent NUMBERS, in its addresses. alcohol, on several occasions Following the conference of the Wood and denatured months. Council of Osteopathic Education, PLEASE send your ZONE which two decades ago was the the writer attended the con- NUMBER IN ON CHANGE most frequent cause of fatal ac- Since all of the osteopathic ference on Public Education on OF ADDRESSES OR cidental poisoning, ranks second, colleges are not state institutions, Health of the American Osteo- WHEN MAILING IN NEW having taken -39 lives in 1946, as they do not receive aid from tax pathic Association which was NAMES FOR THE LOG compared with 436 for the bar- money. Their future is entirely likewise held at the Knicker- BOOK. biturates. dependent on the generosity of bocker Hotel, on February 5th -The Daily Mirror. graduates and friends. THE LOG BOOK _- -- -. - - - ...... ,- .. . . _.- _-, Should the grade point ratio protect the lungs from extreme into being. lie between 1.0 and 0.0, the stu- colds, the nose helps prevent in- Although he discovered a new lle tog Book dent is placed on warning or on fection which otherwise might and different therapy, Dr. Still re- probation as the situation war- take hold. mained modest. He said, "I do The Oficial Publication of rants. But if the ratio actually If there are no abnormalities not claim to be the author of DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE becomes O.0. dismissal for poor of or no injuries to the nasal this science of osteopathy. No OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY scholarship follows. structure you may find that your human hand framed its law. I On the other hand a high grade nose is causing you trouble be- ask no greater honor than to point ratio may mean honors. cause of improper regulation of have discovered it."* "Osteopathy Editor When the value reaches 2.25, the heat and humidity in your home. is a science. Its use is in the SIMON S. INDIANER student may be cited for out- Dry, overheated air in passing healing of the afflicted. ,It is the standing ability and recognition through the nose dries the lining philosophy which embraces sur- Associate Editor by honor societies may occur. membrane, and if this is long gery, obstetrics and general MORT LEVIN The office of the Dean is continued, results in conjestion. It practice." § pleased to congratulate the fol- favors frequent catching of colds, After years of experience and Osteopathy Without Limitation lowing memgers of the freshman and the development of influenza, observations, Dr. Still finally an- class for scholastic achievement and other respiratory infections. nounced his principles in 1874. during the past semester. The whole matter of regulating The first of these principles was Dean's Letter the temperature and humidity of that faulty body mechanics dis- Robert L. Kirk, Columbiana, the air in which we live is one turb bodily functions. The sec- Ohio ...... 2.47 which does not receive enough at- ond was that the normal body What are grade points? William Chu, Pieping, China 2.26 tention today. Yet it is a highly tends to make its own reme- Grade points represent a sys- Robert Eggert, Virginia, important health measure, espe- dies against infections and that tem of evaluation of scholarship. M innesota --- ...... 2.26 cially in winter. Everyone should these remedies are takes from In many schools they are known Arden Findlay, Fergus, pay heed if he would give his ingested food and drink which as quality points. Ontario, Canada ...... 2.26 respiratory organs, especially the the body breaks down into Joel Kowan, Beverly Hills, nose, the opportunity to function simpler, Grade points are used to deter- more usable substances. 'California ...... as they should. The last principle mine the general or average 2.20 was that the Robert D. Leachman, production and distribution ability of a student to master of Amarillo, Texas ...... such several subjects simultaneously 2.16 Osteopathy remedies are aided by proper manipulative procedures to cor- during a given period of study. (Contisued from page 1) rect faulty body mechanics. As an example let us say that With his philosophy, Dr. Still Although manipulation has al- Give the Nose a Chance began a student, during the course of to organize a science based ways been the distinctive feature upon what had already a semester, has earned the follow- been of osteopathic practice, osteopathy ing grades: One important organ of the proved and what he reasoned accepts, teaches, and uses other body-the nose-seldom receives might also accur. Histology (5 semester hours)-C diagnostic preventive and thera- the kind of care and attention it He worked out the causes and peutic procedures which meet the Anatomy (7 semester hours)-B deserves. True it is petted and effects systematically and drew Biochemistry (6 semester hours) needs of all human ailments. The coddled often to a point of the conclusion which led to the human body is looked upon as -F ridiculousness by the fairer sex, development of manipulative Physiology (5 semester hours)-A a living machine by the osteo- but the nose has a far more im- therapy. These conclusions were pathic physician and surgeon. A grade point value is assigned portant purpose than merely that that structural lesions at certain to each letter grade as follows: of an ornament or of being use- points along the spine caused dis- This machine, when given ex- ful to "smell with." cellent physical and mental en- Each hour of "A" receives 3 turbed function in certain organs of the body, leading to symptoms vironment, good food and water, points By way of the nose, the 3,000 pure air, and exercise functions Each hour of "B" receives 2 gallons of air we inhale daily of pain, weakness, indigestion, or fever. properly as long as all the inter- points must enter the lungs. Health de- related parts of it remain in pro- Tracing Each hour of "C" receives 1 mands that this air be pure, these symptoms to per adjustment or until age takes point moist, and of a temperature near- their source, Dr. Still found that its inevitable toll. If anything Each hour of "D" receives 0 ly that of the body. The nose they followed a pattern and that happens to this adjustment, the points filters, moistens, and warms the he could do something to correct physician seeks the source and Each hour of "F" receives air we breathe. By filtering dust, the difficulty. Manipulation could corrects it, and normal health re- -1 point germs, and injurious gases, moist- be applied to correct faults re- sults. ening to prevent the drying out sponsible. When he discovered Referring again to the course of tissues, and warming the air to this therapy, osteopathy came (To be continued) of studies above, an additional , ~.~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - column may now be added. I Sem. Grade Course Hrs. Grade Points DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC Histology ....--. 5 C 5 Anatomy .-...... 7 B 14 Biochemistry .... 6 F -6 STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL Physiology ....- 5 A 15

Total ....-...-... 23 28 Department of: It is shown that the student has Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology earned a total of 28 grade points Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology .Psychiatry (34 -6) for the full course of Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis study of 23 semester hours. This is equivalent to 1.22 grade points Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery per semester hour and may be Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology called the g.p/s.h. ration. Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray Since one grade point is assign- ed for a semester hour at grade Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only "C," it is obvious that the rating of the above student is better Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee than "C" but not as good as "B". includes all departments. For further information write or call:- His general ability or scholar- ship is "C". ("C" represents DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff average ability and "D" repre- sents passing but below average.) or This is the rating system in MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator use at D.M.S.C.O.S. If, at the close of the semester, a student has a grade point ratio of 1.0 or STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL higher, he is doing average work 725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa and permitted to proceed provid- ing he has failed no subjects. - II THE LOG BOOK

course, slows down examining VfPAERVITY VOTe9 schedules considerably. Doctors Hospital Notes in the field are finding that this At the regular meeting held service is a highly desirable and on February 7, the -following worthwhile procedure. members were elected as offi- cers to serve during the winter In the early organization of the and summer session: College Hospital there were many in the profession who felt that President, Jack Hessey; Vice Des Moines was over-hospitalized President, Dale Dodson; Secre- csteopathically for a city of its Friday night of January 21 the tary, Harry Simmons; Treasurer, size. Recent figures released from ITS fraternity met at Dr. D. E. Edward Reuter; Sgt.-at-Arms, the business manager's office have Sloane's office on S.W. Ninth st. Paul Panakos; Pledge Master, shown that in the past six months Joseph Donkers. for installation of officers. Tom the hospital has found it neces- Willowby reported on plans for The Chapter extends congratu- sary to turn away patients be- lations to its new officers and cause of a lack of bed space even the Senior Banquet to be held The Beta Chapter held its last pledges its utmost support. though additional beds have been at the "Talk of the Town" on meeting February 10th at the With the commencing of a new added to the wards and all avail- Ingersoll ave. home of Dr. Dorothy Mullin, 221 able space utilized. Prospect Street, West Des Moines. semester, the fraternity is pleased A very interesting movie on to announce that the following The out-patient department has "Pediatric Anesthesia" was wit- The speaker of the evening was into the for doctors' of- Father Weiss, a teacher at Dowl- brothers have advanced been rearranged nessed after which the meeting clinical service of the out-patient fices six different times since the disbanded. ing High School. department to assume the duties hospital opened and each time Father Weiss presented a very of student doctors: Drs. Harry the administration thought that On Thursday night, January interesting and informative dis- Dennis, Marvin Gordon, Henry the space problem was somewhere 27, the graduating seniors were cussion of medico-moral prob- lakes, William Hughes, Herbert near solved. At the present time honored by a banquet attended lems as related to Catholic Parisi, Nunzio Parisi and Edward it is necessary for specialty clinic by the fraternity members and patients. Smith. offices to do double duty and various alumni. In spite of the Everyone had a profitable and The opeh house party held utilize even the hallway space to snow and cold weather a good at- enjoyable evening. Many thanks January 29 for the graduating take care of the patient load. tendance was noted. (Could it be to Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mul- fraternity brothers was a com- Both the obstetrical and pedia- because they paid in advance?) lin for their congenial hospitality. plete success. The semi-formal tric departments have found it Appetites were whetted by the Valentine dance was likewise an necessary to rearrange their late arrival of B. B. Baker and On January 13th the Chapter quarters three times in the past Mrs& B. B.'s usual calm was dis- graciously entertained eventful occasion. Many thanks was very and appreciation are extended to eight months. turbed (a mild understatement) at a dinner meeting by Dr. and by the taxi service. However, Mrs. Paul Kimberly. the many representatives of the In two instances staff men have inter-fraternity groups and guests had to move their offices into the as an aftermath to the chicken Following a very lovely dinner, who have, by their presence, college building but even this has dinner he gave several very nice Doctor Kimberly presented an in- made these socials most enjoy- not solved the problem, as the introductions to visiting doctors tellectual and practical discussion able. college building is equally cramp- and a presentation speech which of diagnosis in practice. ed for space. All departments heralded the gift of a tiny golden In accordance with existing our retiring president, A work nite is being planned plans, Saturday evening open are crowded because of a lack of gavel to for the very near future at the house socials will resume with the necessary office space and every Howard Dolyak. home of Dr. Mary Golden, 2001 hope that the fraternity house staff physician is looking forward Alumni and wives present were Beaver Road. Demonstrations will continue to be a source of to the day when the new clinical Dr. and Mrs. D. E. Sloane, Dr. of taping, bandaging, and tech- entertainment for the student building can be erected and he and Mrs& James A. Barnett, and nique will be presented. body, their wives and friends. The will not have to share his office Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Isobaker. The with from one to four other doc- graduating seniors so honored by has reg- Phi Sigma Gamma fraternity, in Mrs. Trudy Carpenter its continued effort to augument tors. this banquet included Doctors istered this semester, and we are Bryce Wilson, Kenneth Roberts, certainly delighted to have her its present facilities has made The diagnostic service con- many improvements in the fra- tinues to grow and has now had Henry Braunschweig and Howard with us again after several years Dolyak. of absence. ternity house. patients from every state in the The fraternity expresses its United States as well as Canada Plans are being made for the The regular March meeting will deepest appreciation for the keen and Mexico. It has been found early initiation of pledges Lloyd be held at Mrs. Doty's Tea Room. interest which past-President necessary to house quite a few Hoxey and Mike Fisher into the A fascinating program is being Edward Brochu has taken during of the ambulatory patients going fraternity. Recommendations for planned. You will not want to his three terms in office as presi- through the diagnostic routines at new pledges are also being care- miss this! dent. neighborhood hotels which, of fully considered.

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Volume 27 MARCH, 1949 Number 3 Diamond Jubilee, S cience of Osteopathy BIIII·li-··18·a·3111 ------LI-· 11 ·111··s-1--·lsI··1··111·-----·-s----···------The President Chats Glands Are the Chicago, Ill.-The United States Post office will issue a Slogan Every osteopathic physician Driving Force of the Hospital Notes Postmark on March 1 to be used on should read very all letters entering St. Louis carefully the from that reports to the President Human Body date through July 31. by Oscar It AJ. Ewing, Federal Security will be inscribed, "Diamond Ad- "Your glands control your When the College Hospital was Jubilee, ministrator, per- Science of Osteopathy." entitled "The Na- sonality, your work proficiency, first opened everyone concerned tion's Health", under the date of This special cancellation is and your capabilities," writes Dr. thought that there would always September, 1948. be plenty of room being done in commemoration of W. Powell Cottrille, Jackson, for whatever cases we had. Since early in the day, June 22, 1874, when Dr. While all physicians will not Mich., in the current issue of the November bed space has been at Andrew Taylor Still, founder of Journal of the American Osteo- osteopathy, announced the prin- pathic Association a premium and office space in the Out-Patient Department has ciples of his healing science to the world. "The most complex gland from developed into a tremendous the standpoint of emotional re- problem. A special cachet envelope will actions is the pituitary. Not only be put out by the American are there many different emo- Several different arrangements for more space have been worked Osteopathic association for this tional patterns formed but the great occasion. It will have a pituitary interrelationship with out until all the nooks and crannies, even white background, with 75th the entire endocrine chain the hallways, are is so now ANNIVERSARY, SCIENCE OF extensive that reactions which jammed to capacity. The every-day patient load in all de- OSTEOPATHY, 1874-1949 in the originate m other. upper left hand corner. partments has gotten A pic- to a place ture "People who have an over- where we hardly of Dr. Still, with his iden- know what to tification, active pituitary gland whether do for will be below this three more room for every de- line inscription which the condition is anterior or partment. will read, DIAMOND JUBILEE, ST. LOUIS, posterior have basic schizoid (non- Recently, in the Pediatrics De- MISSOURI, JULY 11-15, 1949. It social) temperaments. The former partment, we took the space oc- type is inclined to be opinionated will be in this city on those dates cupied by a child-size bed and that the Fifty-third Annual Con- with more than average intellect substituted an additional bed and as well as creative energy and vention of the American Osteo- partitioned it off crosswise to pathic association will meet. good memory. The latter, also, make more room for three little has better than average intellect patients. Even an extra lavatory Maroon and blue will be the but it is controlled by feelings has been pressed into service as letter coloring of this inscrip- and these people are more in- an extra room and the plumb- tion. Cancelled memorial en- clined to periods of depression. ing discontinued which, of course velopes will be available to all "In physical appearance the is not conducive to good nursing at 10 cents each. Orders should be addressed over-active anterior pituitary per- service, but a necessity under the to: son is small in stature and given circumstances. DR. J R. FORBES, Director, Division of Dr. Edwin F. Peters to weeping while the other type A department or two in the is usually tall and of slender build Out-Patient section of the hos- Public and Professional Welfare agree with the content of this but quiet and unobtrusive," he pital was moved across the street 212 East Ohio Street report, every physician should be declares. to the College building, but the Chicago, Illinois informed of some of the pertinent The article is a comprehensive College is also completely filled information contained therein. treatise of the affects glands have which puts us with our backs to Wrong Thinking Mr. Ewing, in this report, pre- upon people. High points among the wall and no way to stretch sents some very startling informa- the many details Dr. Cottrille the wall. Is the Cause of tion. Some of the highlights of cites, are: Of course, the obvious answer the report are as follows: "Every Many Ills "The thyroid centered in- is a clinical building on the site year 325,000 persons die whom originally dividuals, the most easily recog- planned for just such "Wrong thinking and uncon- we have the knowledge to save. an edifice. However, we are This number is divided into five nized, are active, energetic and trolled emotions can cause such susceptible to shock and worry. thankful for what we have and serious body disturbances as distinct .categories; 120,000 per- happy for that which we receive, sons dying of communicable dis- They are short with generalized ulcers, high blood pressure, obese tendencies and when the and in view-of the fact that our asthma, and diabetes," Dr. Robert eases! 115,000 of cancer and heart Diagnostic condition is severe, patients will Service is daily S. Roscoe, Cleveland, Ohio, writes disease; 40,000 from accidents; receiving greater acceptance 30,000 infant and maternal be lethargic and given to states in the current issue of the Jour- of melancholia since this gland throughout the profession, that nal of the American Osteopathic deaths; and 20,000 in other classi- some day in the future our goal fications. is the balance wheel of the body. Association, official scientific pub- for a new building will be ac- lication of that organization. "The adrenal centered people complished. Every year the nation loses have a great deal of energy and "With the advent of psychoso- 4,300,000 man years of work drive. As a rule they are short, matic medicine many of these dis- through bad health and every heavily muscled, and have definite Osteopathic Grants orders have been banished by year the nation loses $27,000,000 cycloid (happy-go-lucky) natures. physicians who practice it and in in national wealth through sick- They have the stamina to Under Hill-Burton Law some instances avoided before ness. Of more than 3,800 deaths carry themselves through nearly they started." he asserts. that occur daily in the United all of life's experiences but lack Hospital construction projects The osteopathic physician states States, nearly 900 or 23 percent judgment in knowing their limita- of the Kirksville College of Osteo- that therapy for an individual are preventable. Yearly, 1,400,000 tions and consequently exhaust pathy and Surgery, Kirksville, afflicted with a disease should not people die in the United States themselves. Missouri, and the Osteopathic be confined just to the disease and according to the report we So if you lack pep, are slow at General Hospital, Cranston, entity itself, "which after all is have today only 80 percent of the catching on, and never finish Rhode Island, have obtained only a symptom complex of some physicians we need. We have what you start, blame your glands initial State and Federal ap- simple or complicated disturbance (Continued on Page 2) because they make or break you. proval. within the patient." THE LOG BOOK

Dean's Letter President Chats an average of 1 nurse to 2,100 least one doctor for every 667 persons. persons. (Continued from Page 1) Basic Science According to Mr. Ewing, one of Blue Cross Insurance only 50 percent Plan has of the hospital the major problems of any na- helped greatly in providing ade- In many States, laws exist beds we need. tion is the health of its citizens. which require prospective doctors quate care for many of our peo- Annually we are spending In order to properly meet the ple, and the ten first states with to qualify in the Basic Science $1,0,000000,000 on all types of re- needs of medical health to our (Anatomy, Chemistry, Ph. - their ration of percent of popu- search but medical and the re- population, it is imperative that lation affiliated with the Blue siology, Bacteriology, Pathology) lated sciences research gets only our schools graduate more doc- before being admitted to practice. Cross Insurance is revealed as approximately 10 percent of this tors, but at the present time, with follows: Rhode Island with 67.4 The soundness of such laws amount. Military and industrial the extreme cost of medical edu- percent, Delaware with 40.4 per- should be unquestioned. The life research gets the balance. The cation and the small amount of cent, Massachusetts with 41.4 per- and health of the people must report states that about 2- per- expenses paid by tuition of the cent, District of Columbia with necessarily be entrusted to those cent of our people are able to af- student, the medical schools are 40 percent, Colorado .with 39.3 who presumbaly have been care- ford all the medical care that faced with a serious problem. percent, Connecticut with 35.6 fully trained for the purpose. they need. That 50 percent of our The report reveals that the na- percent, Ohio with 35.3 percent, families, those with incomes of tion's medical schools' tuition New York with 33 percent, Penn- $3,000 or less, find it impossible pays less than 28 percent of the sylvania with 30.1 percent, Minne- to pay routine medical care. 30 expenditures for the education of sota 29.4 percent. As of January percent of the American families, the student. Therefore more 1, 1948, the State of Iowa had those with incomes between than 72 percent of the cost of the percent of population of 15 $3,000 $5,000, have to make a medical education of each stu- percent members of Blue Cross great sacrifice or go into debt dent enrolled in our medical while the average for the United to meet the cost of a sever or schools of the country must be States is 19.2 percent. chronic illness. secured from outside sources. In The Ewing order to properly provide ade- report presents The report further points out valuable information quate medical care, it is neces- in all fields that today we have 190,000 phy- of medical care. It is a very in- sary that we have additional hos- sicians. In 1960 according to esti- teresting report and whether pital beds and the average cost we mates, we will need 254,000 but individually agree or disagree of construction of a hospital is we can only expect to have 227,- with national more than $10,000 per bed. It health insurance, it 000. Today we have 75,000 den- is important for us to read is revealing to note that the tists and in 1960 for adequate more report and to know the thinking than 40 percent of all the counties care of the health of the people, of those who are so vitally con- of the United States we need 95,000. Today we have have no ac- cerned with instituting a nation- 318,000 nurses and in 1960 we will ceptable hospital beds at all. al health program. need 443,000. At the same time According to the report of the we will need 600,000 additional 48 states of the United States and hospital beds. the District of Columbia, we find only ten with a ratio of 1 doc- Gift The report further points out tor to less than 700 persons. They some interesting data regarding are as follows: District of Colum- doctor - patient Dr. Elmer H. Frech of Lincoln, ratio, showing bia, New York, Nevada, Cali- that New Nebraska, graduate of 1918, sent York State has the fornia, Illinois, Connecticut, average of 1 doctor to approxi- two cartons of books to the Li- Massachusetts, Colorado, Ver- brary in February. Dr. John B. Shumaker mately 500 persons; while the mont and Maryland. No one can deny that a reason- state of Mississippi has the aver- Now 14 states have an average able basic knowledge of anatomy, age of 1 doctor to every 1,500 of more than 1,000 persons to a doctor. bacteriology, and the other sci- persons; that California has the They are: Montana, Help Make ences should be expected Idaho, South Dakota, North in a average of 1 Dentist to 1,300 doctor. How else could he diag- Dakota, West Virginia, New Des Moines the nose and treat without a work- persons; South Carolina has an Mexico, Tennessee, Nort Carolina, ing fundamental knowledge of the average of 1 dentist to every Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Mecca of sciences? 5,000 persons; that Connecticut South Carolina, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Reasonable proficiency According to the should has the average of 1 nurse to yardstick Osteopathy be required and determined by ratio as presented in 200 persons, while Arkansas has the report there should be at examination by an impartial -~v~..~.~-~~,~_~_ ~-~.~.~.~.~ -_- board of examiners appointed or established for the purpose. The I I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~mmmmmIr_ _I personnel of such a board should be individuals who are well versed DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC in their respective fields and who cannot discriminate between dif- ferent forms of therapy. STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL The basic training of all doc- tors, regardless of their schools Department of: of therapy, should be the same if they are to be entrusted equal- Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology ly with life and health. Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry In addition, proficiency of an Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics osteopathic, medical, or other Structural Diagnosis student in the sciences should be Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery established in the professional Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology schools before he may be permit- Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray ed to study clinical subjects and to graduate. Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only D.M.S.C.O.S. believes in this creed and requires its sophomores Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee to demonstrate proficiency in the includes eIl departments. For further information write or call:- basic sciences before advancing them into the clinical years of DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff study. Human life is too precious to entrust to the partially or im- or perfectly trained practitioner. MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator

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------... - . - ®1)etog 1 o I0f Washington From Reason... To Osteopathy .... -, News Letter By JOELLA SCHMIDT DE BARD Thp ffi.rinl Plhi1.ntin. nof . In sv> q JuVUvuLV z wvu ,uvvu, i ju (Concluded from last month) DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE Selective Service OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY At the request of the A.O.A. Department of Public Relations, The basis of health is a well-ordered body, and a painstaking, Editor Col. Richard H. Eanes, Medical careful, complete examination of that body is fundamental in osteo- of SIMON S. INDIANER Director of Selective Service, pathic diagnosis. The osteopathic physician uses other methods took part in the program of the diagnosis such as x-ray, and chemical laboratory equipment. on Associate Editor A.O.A. Public Education X-ray pictures are particular- in Chicago, Health Conference ly important since they enable the ability to reason from cause to ef- MORT LEVIN 6th. Col. Eanes explained Feb. osteopathic physician more easily fect, and must think straight and and answered questions from the to study bone structures. Me- logically. Personality plays a Osteopathy Without Limitation on students and practition- floor chanical defects, unnoticed by the major role in the life of the phy- er deferment procedures. patient, may be the source of the sician too, because his work re- Ode to Physiology On January 31st, a three-man ailment since many of these de- quires that he be able to meet Presidential Appeal Board to han- fects occur in a strategic region people and to talk to them easily, dle appeals to the President from where important nerves, with to lead and influence them. Local Boards was appointed, in- Our curriculum beloved, phy- wide distribution, emerge from The sense of touch must be cluding Martin Coffey, chairman, the brain or the spinal cord. siology- building material business, Mid- especially developed thoroughly in Where we dream of "B" and dletown, Ohio; Paul H. Griffith, The manipulative art is the the osteopathic physician. Fur- hope for "C" formerly with Selective Service technic which distinguishes the themore, the doctor must be sure Amidst many terms and theories and former representative of the osteopathic physician from the of himself so that his patients will anew AOHA; and Paul C. Wolman, at- medical doctor. The osteopathic be able to place their trust in him. Expounded by men who appear torney, Baltimore, Md. physician spends years develop- Even before an individual may in "Who's Who." ing his sense of touch and his Veterans Administration begin his osteopathic college work, ability to observe even the slight- he must already have satisfac- With graphs to the left and Although the 13 branch offices est abnormalities in posture and torily completed high school and cycles to the right were cancelled on Jan. 31, of VA movement. at least two years of pre-prpofes- You study them till you lose your Medical Directors will the Branch sional college work. Only then eye sight- continue to exercise their au- By perfecting these senses to will one of the six osteopathic Or, when you learn them, low thority for the time being. the highest degree the doctors can detect slight, early departures colleges in the country accept and behold- Osteopathic Twenty-four State from the normal in body tissues, him. You are so worn out, you are agree- Societies have submitted only superficial, but deep. ready to fold- to the not The colleges are: Kirksville Col- ments for hometown care Skill and technic, acquired these have lege of Osteopathy and Surgery, VA. To date, 15 of through careful schooling and With the passage of time you signed by Kirksville, Missouri; Des Moines been fully processed, clinical experience, enables him acquire new data the VA and put into effect. Still College of Osteopathy and ask patients "just what to readjust and normalize the Des Moines, Iowa; To later Seven doctors of osteopathy are Surgery, is the matter?" body structure and remove one College of Osteopathy, now employed in the VA Depart- Chicago the sooner you know you HR of the greatest obstacles to the College of Osteopathic So, mentof Medicine and Surgery. A Chicago; and SVs-- restoration of health. and Surgeons, Los HR 1512, to admit chiro- Physicians Your dream may come true, in bill, College of practors is pending before the Despite the fact that manipula- Angeles; Kansas City spite of your "Cs". Kansas House 'Committee on Veteran's tive treatment is the basis and the Osteopathy and Surgery, -Allen Ingenito. Affairs. distinguishing feature in osteo- City, Missouri; and Philadelphia not all that system of College of Osteopathy, Philadel- in colleges pathy, it is Veteran enrollments therapy possesses. Osteopathy phia. Federal and universities under never was and cannot properly November These schools act collectively training programs on called a drugless school of New O. S. C. be- be through the American Association 30, 1948, dropped 15 percent healing. A thorough course in on November 30, of Osteopathic Colleges to study Club Formed low enrollments pharmacology is part of the col- 1947, according to VA. common problems, transfer stu- lege curriculum of every osteo- dents, and correlate plans for Persons Students at D.M.S.C.O.S. have Displaced pathic student. curriculum and teaching meth- recently formed the Osteopathic On January 31st Congressman While most osteopathic phy- ods. There is a'clinic and hos- Case of South Dakota introduced sicians are engaged in general pital associated with each of Students Club Which is open to HR2018, to amend the Displaced practice, many specialize in fields these schools, and laboratories and anyone who has matriculated at Persons Act of 1948 to authorize such as surgery; obstetrics; ortho- visiting departments are operated this school and is at present en- the admission into the United pedics;- internal medicine; eye, so that students can get prac- rolled. The organization com- States of five hundred displaced ear, nose, and throat; and mental tical experience with bed-fast prises 35 students with member- doctors and one thousand nurses, and nervous diseases. The gen- patients. ship rapidly growing. At the first to provide for their employment eral practitioner must know how a growing, progres- meeting held on March 3rd an in government hospitals includ- Osteopathy is to diagnose various conditions in where new election of officers was held and ing Indian hospitals, and for sive school of practice order to direct his treatments in- diagnosis and treat- results were: other purposes. methods of telligently and to recognize those ment are ever being discovered following should be referred to President...... Philip A. Di Salvo The bill includes the cases which and put into use when proved of a specialist. Vice Pres. -Edgfar E. Kornhauser definition: "(f) 'Eligible displaced value. Osteopathy is a profes- doctor' means an eligible dis- Secretary..---- George A. Jackson Thus his knowledge of surgical sion which offers oppporunity to placed person who is considered diagnosis and other phases of its young doctors. Treasurer .------...--- Pat Cotrelle by the Displaced Medical Per- osteopathy must be broad and school of practice The purpose of this club is to sonnel Board to be qualified for This great well-grounded. Both acute and since the an organization within the practice of medicine, surgery, has developed rapidly bring chronic diseases are treated by started by Dr. reach financially of all students osteopathy, or dentistry in a time it was first the osteopathic physician, who Perhaps one of the and to foster tolerance, regard- government hospital, medical re- A. T. Still. realizes that while health depends its advance is that, less of race, religion, or fraternal lief station, or other like facility." reasons for primarily upon a smoothly func- osteopathic phy- also provides: "No like Dr. Still, the affiliation. The bill tioning organism, the body must after him to practice sicians who have come An ambitious program provid- license or certificate also have the proper exercise, diet, great ideal other formal believe, too; in the ing such social activities as in any State or any recreation, and rest and must not no one of of the perfect body, which dances, dinners with speakers, qualification shall be required be harassed by tension or worry. rather which opin- cures of disease but formation of a glee club, and any such person who, in the in curing it- is otherwise The physician himself must be one merely assists work nights, is planned. Unani- ion of the Board, prac- in good health if he is to be able self. mous approval has been granted qualified to engage in the medicine, osteopathy, or to withstand the pressure of long by the Board of Trustees, Dr. tice of Published dentistry, or to enter into em- working hours and mental agility *Still, A. T. Autobiography. Peters, Dr. Shunaker, and the required. In diagnosis of any by the Author, Kirksville, Mo. 197, p. 371. faculty. All students are invited ployment as a nurse, hospital §Still, A. T.: Osteopathic Research and technician, hospital aide, or ward kind, the doctor must have a Practice. Published by the Author, to join this alert young organiza- clear, calculating mentality, Kirksville, Mo., 1910, p. 10. tion. attendant." THE LOG BOOK

..-.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.. - ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.1. -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~----- I ------~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ selves, much to their own em- barrassment inadequate. Under the guidance of the fra- In acknowledgement to his ac- A meeting was held at Dr. D. E. -ernity's new president, Jack Hes- ceptance as a pledge Richard Can- Sloan's office on Friday, Feb. 18, sey, the social life of the P.S.G. trell's wife presented him with a at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of house got off in splendid fashion. six and a half pound girl. Con- conferring upon pledges Lloyd The facilities of the house were gratulations Dick! Hoxie and Mike Fisher the first officially opened with the St. degree rite of the national fra- Valentine's Dance. Despite weather ternity. All the majestic pomp which interned many dog teams Square and Compass and ceremony associated with the house was packed with smil- Club News such a serious occasion was ob- ing visages and happy shuffling served until it hurt. Various feet. Successive week-ends have Friday night, February.25, the secrets associated with the first found many returnees, for the Square and Compass Club held degree were divulged and ma- ATLAS CLU house as before proves to be an their second election of officers. terial was given to the peldges extremely convenient and eco- to prepare for their second Things have been buzzing with The following members were nomical place to spend an eve- chosen for office: President, Jack degree. activity in the Atlas Club these ning. Hessey; Vice-president, and Pres- A time of good fellowship was days. Our report in the last edi- Pledges Joe Kowan, Glyml ident-elect, Lowell Barnes; Secre- enjoyed by all, both before and tion of the Log was withheld Raley, Michael Armaly, James T. tary-treasurer, B. B. Baker. after the meeting. Needless to pending bigger and better activi- Haffenden, John Seibert, Ben For almost a year the college say, the pledges both proceded to 'their respective abodes under ties which are looming in the Stough, Harry Broun, Roy Honey- clinic waiting room has been the well, Roy Hedgepeth, William site for the Square and Compass their own power. President B. B. future. First a hearty vote of Johannsen, Boris Fiyalko, Lee meetings. Some of our members Baker is corresponding with the thanks on behalf of all the actives Gomoll, Richard Cantrell, Edmond observed that the number of national fraternity in behalf of and pledges to the retiring Noble Foster and Charles Fortino were magazines' supplied to the clinic this initiation. Skull iRobert Johnson, and his fel- prepared for the oncoming initia- was inadequate for the number low officers. Their able leader- tion. Relative to the initiation a of patients who wanted to read ship last semester set high stand- not too subtle look of gleeful them. This has led to the in- Aar ards for the newly elected officers anticipation was noted on the auguration of "Project Maga- L.O.G. has been privileged in for the present semester. Elec- faces of the active members. Fol- zine." Each member, who sub- the past few weeks to present two tion of officers resulted in the lowing the initiation there will be scribes to a magazine, donates it interesting speakers. Dr. Chad- following students being sworn a banquet. Strangely, the ban- to the clinic as soon as he is well, of the hospital staff, spoke into their offices following a very quet will be buffet style for the finished with it. on "Manipulative Techniques as close election: Noble Skull, benefit of the pledges. In answer to the many queries Related to Obstetrics." Our other Arthur Jacobson; Occipital, James Traditionally the pledeges take about the Square and Compass speaker, Mr. J. Brozgal, a clinical Lott; Stylus, Joe Baker, Sacrum, club: If you are a Mason, or are psychologist, discussed psycho- Ed Zarnosky; Styloid, Harry charge of the house for the party. The only deviation from this pat- taking the degrees of Masonry, logical problems common to child- Wurst,; Receptaculum, Irwin and are a student or a member hood. Both sessions were mark- Groff. tern this year is the self ad- mitted boast of the pledges to of the faculty of the Des Moines ed by good sized audiences. Sev- Following a short business top all previous parties held by Still College of Osteopathy and eral work nights are being plan- meeting last Monday the club was any group in the school. The Surgery you are eligible to give ned for the future. L.O.G. is also honored by the presence of Dr. party theme will be a hobo one, us 50c and receive a membership planning a semi-formal dance for M. D. Cramer who presented to with no reflection on anyone. card in return. There are no March 26 at the Parkview Com- the members and guests an ex- Everyone is invited to attend in regular dues. The object of the munity Club on Polk Blvd. We tremely interesting discussion and their own interpretation of an ap- Square and Compass Club is the hope you'll all come. demonstration on the diagnosis propriate costume. A, prize will object all Masons have plus the and treatment of athletic injuries. be given for the best t(worst?) desire to improve ourselves in Important Notice Many thanks, Doctor, for a most costume. osteopathy. enlightening evening. Please ac- On March 28 there will be a The LOG BOOK Mailing cept this invitation to return News involving those in the short meeting followed by a din- List must include the ZONE again in the very near future. house concerns the new athletic ner at Mac's (college cafeteria). NUMBERS, in its addresses. Gloom descends once more at Still activity. Directed by that tanned After the dinner the members PLEASE send your ZONE as 6 weeks exams are upon us. athlete, Joel Kowan, the boys are will go across the street to Moin- NUMBER IN ON CHANGE Cheer up fellows and keep your engaged in a strange competitive gona Lodge No. 633 where we will OF ADDRESSES OR eye on May 7 as a very spectacu- labor in the third degree-Brother WHEN MAILING IN NEW lar event is in the offering. Be sport which finds William Hughes Walter Mill will be raised to the NAMES FOR THE LOG sure and watch for future de- unquestioned champion. 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Volume 27 APRIL, 1949 Number 4 D. M. S. C. 0. S. Research Program Advances

Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery has always Osteopathic Physician A. 0. A. Health been and will continue to be primarily a teaching institution. How- ever, the college is extremely interested in fostering research in the Tours With Candidate Conference various departments of the school. During the past three years, considerable headway has been Osteopathy was signally recog- This conference was held Feb. made in developing some very fine research laboratories and while the program nized in the recent presidential 5 and 6, 1949, at the Knicker- of construction of adequate research laboratories is not complete, campaign when Dr. 0. C. Latimer bocker Hotel, Chicago, Ill. the school is extremely of New York City, accompanied proud of the recently constructed Gov. and Mrs. Tom Dewey and The following pertinent in- research laboratories, namely Section of HIistology and staff as physician on two trans- formation was taken from the Anatomy, Physiology, Cranial and Embryology continental trips. Dr. Latimer re- March, 1949, Bulletin of the Embryology and Histology. (Microanatomy) Massachusetts Society- ports that the trips were enjoy- A review of the research which Dr. H. P. K. Agersborg is very able and profitable experiences "A discussion on Public Hos- has been completed or is at the active in research and the con- despite the fact that it was ex- pitals with Dr. F. J. Grunigan as present in process of investiga- stant publication of papers. The tremely difficult to treat all sizes * moderator and also the operation ti~on is as -follows-: report of this section is as fol- of people at any and all hours of the Hill-Burton Act was ex- Department of Physiology lows: on a portable treating table and plained. The problem of access lounge sofas. by physicians into public hospitals At the present time, three prob- the(1) Forty-fourth Two papers annualwere read ea atat Working conditions on trains was thoroughly discussed. There lems. are being investigated: ing of the American Society of accounted for the many cases of are three basic procedures to be followed. Any attempt by a phy- (1) The ability of the peri- Zoologists in Chicago, Illinois, postural fatigue, Dr. Latimer says. pheral nerve sician to enter a public hospital to sustain activity on December 29, 30, 31, 1947. He reports that practically every- in the presence of certain (a) Gerontology and its ap- body developed upper dorsal should be done with cooperation of the State Society. At no time chemical agents, principally, plication to Medicine and lesions and strains, headaches and alkaloids. Sociology. should an individual physician eye-strain. And although there (2) The effect of carbon (b) Human Health, Ragweed were some low back conditions sue for admittance to a hospital. This type of individual action is dioxide on neuromuscular and Quack-Medicine. and indigestion, no one was really transmission. sick throughout the two trips. the sort of thing that leads to An abstract of both these papers unfortunate circumstances such (3) In a joint project between appears in the Anatomical Rec- Commenting upon the experi- as the difficulties is Kansas. The the departments of physiology ord Volume 99, No. 4, pp. 23 ence as a whole, Dr. Latimer says attitude is rapidly growing in and osteopathic principles and Before the same society at "Generally speaking, the trips judicial circles that hospitals are technique, a study is being its forty-fifth annual meeting in were a wonderful personal, pro- public utilities and will be treat- made of the electrical activity Washington, D. C., September 11i fessional and political education." ed as such. of skeletal muscles in certain 12 13, 1948, he read a paper diseased states of human beings. entitled On the8 Nature of the In- A final item from the Kansas Ostetopathic Case was discussed Department of Anatomy dependency of the Organism. An Approval by Dr. Phil R. Russell and Milton abstract of the paper appears in McKay, attorney for the A.O.A. Contributions of the scientific the Anatomical Record, Vol. 101, There was a complete report of literature from this department No. 4, pp. 41 and 42. On March 16th, 1949, Dr. R. by Professor Carrie Gillaspy are During the summer of 1948, in McFarlane Tilley, Dr. Byron C. this case by Mr. McKay, from Laycock and President Edwin F. start to finish. The point most collaboration with Dr. Paul E Peters appeared before the Ap- strongly emphasized as a result (1) Nissl Changes in the Kimberly, he conducted research proving Authority for the Com- of this case is the fact that all Alligator, published in the at the Marine Biological Labora- monwealth of Massachusetts, re- legal activities affecting the pro- Anatomical Record, Vol. 100, tory,- Woods Hole, Massachusetts, questing that Des Moines Still fession should be supervised and No. 4, April, 1948. on the subject The Distribution of College of Osteopathy and Sur- controlled by the Divisional So- (2) Facial Nucleus, of Albino the Cerebrospinal Fluid in the gery be registered in that state. ciety or the American Osteopathic Rat: Rattus. Norwegicus, pub- Lower Vertebrates& A synopsis The following letter received Association to prevent such un- lished in the Anatomical Rec- of this work is published in the from the Secretary informs the fortunate occurances. The day ord, Vol. 99, p. 85, 1947. Biological Bulletin, Vol. 95, No. 2, college of its registration. of individual activity by one man (3) A demonstration of nissl p. 261. Further experimental or one group of men is obsolete." before studies on the role of the cerebro- President changes in the alligator Dr. Edwin F. Peters, the American Anatomical So- spinal fluid in vertebrates are Dear Dr. Peters: ciety whose meeting was held being made by Dr. Agersborg. On March 23, 1949, the Ap- at the University ofWisconsin, His new publication What Is the proving Authority established by Cranial Booklet in April, 1948. Role of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Act of the General Court of in Man and Other Vertebrates Massachusetts in the year of 1936, Available In addition, two articles have is being sent to press. been completed and are ready for Important Chapter 247, and following a aspects of biology in publication: National and International Econ- hearing as a result of the uni- Dr. N. Routledge of Chatham, versity's request for approval, Ontario, has published a cranial (1) Experimental Study of omny, Anatomical Record, 94:8, of hereby notifies the Des Moines osteopathic booklet on the final the Cranial Motor Nuclei in also in the American Biology Reptilia, to be published Still College of Osteopathy and lecture given by Dr. Paul E. Kim- in the Teacher, 9:59-60. Surgery that it is approved by berly to the Cranial Group on Journal of -Comparative Neu, Principles of Cooperative Enter- rology. the Approving Authority with the October 23, 1948, at the Des prise Written in Multicellular Or- provision that this approval shall Moines Still College of Osteopathy (2) Changes in Inorganic ganisgas for Man to Follow, Osteo- apply to students matriculating and Surgery. This booklet is now Substances in Mammalian pathic Profession 14:20-21, 42. for the fall class of 1948. available. Price $1.25. Orders Nerve Cells due to Starvation, Protosplasmic Approach to Un- Very truly yours, may be sent direct to Dr. N. Rout- to be published in the Journal derstanding the Individual as part GEORGE L. SCHADT, M.C. ledge, 15 Ursulins Avenue, Chat- of Cellular and Comparative of Social Whole, Ibides, 15:24-26, Secretary ham, Ontario. Physiology. 48-56. THE LOG BOOK

Dean's Letter We feel that both of these rather unusual sections are valu- Faculty Notes Hospital Notes able from a teaching standpoint as well as offering a "A mule can't kick while much need- Dr. B. E. Poundstone of the ed service pulling." in the community. faculty of D.M.S.C.O.S. and Dr. The out-patient department of V. A. Englund are attending the This bit of homespun philosophy the hospital never ceases to be a applies to all people in groups Annual Convention of the Ameri- department of amazement in Osteopathic Legislation can Society of Osteopathic Proc- and as individuals. No goal or human affairs. Patients from all purpose can be accomplished tologists which is being held in walks of life are naturally in at- Celeveland, Ohio, April 11-13. without complete coordination of tendance. A large book on human A letter received from Dr. all the parts that make up the relations could be compiled from James H. Cheney, of Sioux Falls, , * unit. South Dakota, explains the new the everyday stories of the some Dr. H. P. K. Agersborg, Pro- The goal of osteopathic South Dakota law for osteopathic medi- 350 patients per day that pat- fessor of Embryology and cine is simple but laudable-to physicians which will be of great ronize that department and the Histology at the college deliver- prove in every thought and act interest to the profession as well regular college clinic. ed a series of three scientific that its system of as to the students now enrolled lec- healing is the tures in Houston, Texas, during only sound system. It is the When the hospital opened we in the osteopathic colleges. had a minimum number of sez- the week commencing April 11th. obligation of every physician who The new Board of Examiners practices under the title Doctor tions in the out-patient depart- Professor Carrie Gillaspy, ment with most of the doctors will be known as the South of Osteopathy to devote all his Dakota law for Osteopathic Phy- Chairman of the Department of thoughts and energies to the "doubling up" on various types of Anatomy of the Des Moines Still specialties. sicians which will be of great in- promotion of his chosen profes- terest to the profession as well College of Osteopathy and Sur- sion. Any who do otherwise are Now that the department is a as to the students now enrolled gery will present two research only kicking and are accomplish- well developed operating unit it in the osteopathic colleges. papers before the American ing nothing toward Anatomical Association at the an- the good of is comprised of the usual spe- The new Board of Examiners the cause. cialties and also includes .two sec- nual convention which will be will be known as the South held in Philadelphia, Pa., April tions that are not so common; Dakota Medical and Osteopathic "A mule can't kick while namely, the weight control clinic 12-15. pulling." Examining Board and will be and podiatry. composed of four M.D.'s and one The subjects of Professor Gil- The forward movement has al- The usual feminine query of, D.O. The requirements for aspy's research papers are: ready begun. The long untiring "What can I do to lose some licensure are as follows: 1. Effect of stimulating the efforts of thousands of osteopathic weight, Doctor?" has developed a motor cortex and the cingulum 1. Basic Science physicians over the years are now weight control section of quite certificate. gyrus separately and simul- beginning to reap the golden har- some magnitude. Now the de- 2. Graduation from a recog- taneously in anesthesized and vest. The world is beginning to partment receives letters almost nized osteopathic college. non-anesthesized animals. recognize the benefits to be daily from all parts of the United 3. One year of internship. States from friends of patients 2. Renal agenesis demonstra- derived from the osteopathic 4. Examination in the usual manipulative treatment and its wanting to know if it is possible tion by miscroscopic sections and for us to prescribe for them fundamentals in osteopathic photographs). adjuncts. subjects. D.O.'s take in addi- through the mail. Of course, the Mr. Oscar J. Van Renterghem, The time for kicking is past. usual procedure is to refer them tion an examination in the Deceleration can be fatal in this usual fundamentals in osteo- assistant in the anatomy depart- to their nearest osteopathic phy- ment, was critical time. The key to con- pathic principles. in charge of the ex- sician. tensive photographic work con- tinued success lies in the con- 5. Reciprocity with all states nected with the demonstrations on tinued support of the osteopathic The podiatry section has now and with the National Osteo- Renal agenesis. schools. Each and every one of grown to require the attention of pathic Board when Miss Phylis God- the legal dard, the anatomical artist of the the eleven thousand osteopathic one doctor who is kept busy with requirements are at least foot and leg conditions of all department, made numerous physicians in our country belongs equal and reciprocity is drawings of the demonstration. in the educational harness and descriptions. We debated quite mutual. some time as to the advisability he must contribute his bit with 6. Practice Rights: Osteopathic of this section but now uninterrupted effort to maintain that it Medicine, Surgery is growing by leaps and bounds and Ob- Help Your Profession Help a continuous flow of better train- stetrics without limitation. ed physicians from our schools. we are most happy that so many You by Contributing Now patients have seen fit to attend The new law goes into effect to the Osteopathic Progress Our unknown philosopher puts these clinics. July 1st, 1949. these thoughts together so ade- Fund. quately in his complete rhyme: ,I- _ I - I- --- I I, · r. A mule can't pull while kicking, This fact I merely mention. And he can't kick while pulling, DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC Which is my main contention.

STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL Government Department of: Crack-Down Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry Following investigation by the Dermatology and FBI, Attorney General Thomas Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis E. Clark filed a civil anti-trust Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery suit against the Oregon State Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology Medical Society and seventeen Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray other defendents. Apparently, the government intends to crack Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only down on pre-payment systems which allegedly attempt to stifle Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee competition. Among the de- includes a31 departments. For further information write or call: fendants are eight county so- cieties and eight individuals DR. F. J. McALLISTER, (M.D.) all charged with violating Chief-of-Staff the Sherman Act by conspiring or to make it all but impossible for MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator competitive medical care or- ganizations (other than their own) to do business in California STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL and Washington. as well as 725 Sixth Avenue Oregon. Des Moines, Iowa -Buckeye O. P. IIII8·PIIBllg·PIIPI··BP6aau _,_= ______THE LOG BOOK

walks of life who have prided The theory has proven itself have not been in vain, that for themselves in the service that sound scientifically because it is Thee he has served to the best €je tog0 i1oof they have been able to render' based upon the laws of nature. of his ability. Nor must he forget, their fellow men. The leaders of The truth always wins and truth in serving others, the school that The Oficial Publication of every profession and vocation plus service makes an unbeatable has served him in preparing him DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE through the pages of history have team. for his profession. OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY been imbued with the same spirit. As in all professions, so in our The osteopathic physician must man who accumu- It is not the profession there are doctors and maintain that abstract trait which lates an empire of wealth whose is Editor then there are doctors. There will assure integrity at all times name will live. It is the in- a great difference in doctors and and it is impossible for him to SIMON S. INDIANER who accumulates an em- dividual even though they have all had the maintain that service for others will pire of service whose name same academic and professional if he cheats himself. Associate Editor live down through the years. preparation, some are continuous- MORT LEVIN Some forty odd years ago, in ly busy and others are seldom the city of Chicago, two promi- called. Some are good and others Square & Compass Osteopathy Without Limitation nent personalities were command- are better and a few are out- ing the respect of that great city. standing. Club News One was a wealthy man, main- Those that are excellent or President Chats taining the controlling interest outstanding are the ones who of the Board of Trade and the A dinner was held in the col- have captured something of the lege restaurant Thursday night, wheat market. The other per- spirit of the great teacher. They Life to most of us is social. We sonality was an individual with- March 31. The dinner served a have social objectives and we are the ones who are willing to dual purpose: (1) That of being out riches but an individual with sacrifice time and pleasure in have occupations and professions a spirit, a passion of service, ful- a regular function of the club that involve human relationships. order to add that additional some- and, (2) bringing the members filling that fundamental want thing to their work. They are Successful living therefore neces- which is a service to mankind. together for labor in the third sitates the ability to deal with the ones who are not content with degree. Brother Walter Mill was Today the name of Patton is as a single visit, who are not con- people. In our striving for hap- dead as his body but the name raised to the sublime degree of piness and in our attempts to help tent with a general prescription a Master Mason following the of Jane Adams, founder of Hull of a "cure-all," but the ones who others achieve it, we need to get House, will live forever for the dinner. people to respond favorably to take personal interest in each humanity she served. do all that It was gratifying to see the us and to our suggestions. case; the ones who We could find many illustra- they can not only to heal the Square and Compass Club so with other As our relationship tions in every profession which disease, but also to comfort the much in evidence while Brother people grows in complexity, our exemplify the same type of patient; the doctor, who when Mill was taking his work. It is proficiency in getting along with philosophy, whether we be nurses cannot be had, will give the desire of the club that in the others and in stimulating them to physicians, teachers, lawyers, bedside care himself until his near future when a student, or activity becomes increasingly im- businessmen, military men or patient is nursed back to health; anyone associated with the Des portant. Today we feel a con- whatever field of work we might the doctor who will not turn over Moines Still College of Osteopathy stant need of being versed in the engage in. all of the post-operative details and Surgery, takes his degrees we science and art of dealing with This year we are celebrating to a nurse or to an assistant but will be able to handle the ritual people, inasmuch as we are con- the one who will come personally with little or no outside help. stantly serving people, regardless the diamond jubilee of oste- opathy, a profession dedicated to to the beside and see to it that of our walk of life. all is done for this man or After becoming a Master Mason, a purpose based on the philosophy Brother Mill received a beautiful of dealing with peo- woman. Methods of service. Let us turn back pages gold pin from Brother Bruce must be formulated in terms of of history and seek personalities The doctor should see in each Thayer on behalf of the Square human nature. Man has certain whose philosophy were such that patient, not only another ap- and Compass Club. fundamental wants, certain fund- their contributions made possible pendectomy, or respiratory case, amental motives or needs that the values that we are receiving but should recognize a brother We wish to welcome Brother initiate and sustain all of his today. and hence one who should be Harry Elmets and Brother Walter activities. Although other fac- We We may think of Hippocrates as given the greatest attention. I Mill into the fold of the club. tors stir man, passion is the gale. the father of medicine and while mean the doctor who does his are very happy to place your The fundamental wants usually his earthly remunerations were work and then inquires whether names on our membership list. act together on different occasions small, his writings which were he has treated a general or a The "Operation Magazine" has in different combinations. Seldom symbolic of early Greek medical G.I., whether he has treated a been a success. We are now can a given response be attributed thought, has given to all members president or a janitor. That doc- furnishing magazines impartially to a single motive and seldom can of the therapeutic science, an in- tor is an excellent doctor, who to both the College Clinic and the its recurrence in the same mind spiration for their life's work. sees behind a broken body, a soul College Hospital. Keep them different individuals be at- or In 1847 Semmerweiss met with that might be strong and well; coming fellows! tributed to the identical combina- fierce opposition when he dared who recognizes that a hand tion of motives. To understand to suggest that the dreaded child- unable to hold a spoon may house the combined influence of human birth fever was caused by the a soul that likewise is in need behavior, we National Board wants upon human hands of the obstetrician. of help; who realizes that eyes must know something about the unclean a chemist, had to too weak to remain open, may by each. Louis Pasteur, Of Examiners part played face the wrath of noted investiga- have been fixed on eternity for One of the fundamental wants tors when he announced that years, and ears deafened to the is the want of the feeling of per- sounds about the sick room may The National Board of Exami- spontaneous generation was a ners for the Osteopathic Phy- sonal worth. With this want is fallacy; that fermentation and be waiting for his touch in order a significant factor underlying that they might too hear the sicians and Surgeons announces putrefaction takes place in wine that examinations in Parts I and most of what man does. It finds and food because of contamina- voice of God. expression in a multitude of ways II of the National Board of tion by micro-organisms in the In other words, that doctor is Examinations will be given in and lies hidden in a variety of air. excellent who recognizes that be- In addition to being each of the osteopathic colleges disguises. Joseph Lister, a keen observer neath what he sees before him, pervasive, this want is forceful on the first Thursday and Friday work, applied the there is a soul. A soul created and persistent. It gives rise to of Pasteur's of each May and December. Ap- evolved by Pasteur to by the Almighty; that soul made some of the most intense activity principles plication blanks may be obtained These men devoted their for the Almighty, therefore he and presses forever upon us. How surgery. at the secretary's office, and the lives to service of their fellow has done everything that is best hard man struggles to avoid a completed application blank to- suffered ridicule but for the house of that soul. feeling of worthlessness, to men. They gether with a passport photo and their names lives on because they achieve a feeling of importance. The osteopathic physician today a check for the part or parts rendered a service to mankind. How persistently he demands that with his scientific professional wished to be taken must be in his worth be acknowledged. How Service is the rent we pay for training, his zeal for continued the secretary's office by the 15th high he places mankind in the the space we occupy and regard- professional advancement and his of November or the 15th of April, order of existence and how much less of our chosen profession, it thorough understanding of the preceeding the examinations. The he prides himself when he feels is imperative that we serve others. problems of others and his faith examinations in Part III will be that he is considered to be of The father of our school of and belief in Divine Guidance, given in specified locations at the especial significance among his thought, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, will truly be a Physician Plus and' discrimination of the board and fellow men. was severely critized and ridi- he may forever feel that he has for the convenience of the ap- The pages of history are full culed when he announced to the given his best for his fellowman. plicant.-Journal of Osteopathy, of illustrations of men in all world his theory of medicine. That he may feel that his efforts February, 1949. THE LOG BOOK

better than ever will be made as soon as a definite date is de- On the 27th of April the follow- cided upon. However, every Dr. D. E. Sloan's modern clinic Saturday night is open house at was the scene of the third and ing named pledges were duly initiated into the fraternity: Roy the PSG house and everyone, final rite administered to bar- with or without a date is invited. barians Lloyd Hoxie and Mike Hedgepeth, Roy Honeywell, Fisher who were given their fra- Charles Fortino, James Haffenden, ternity pins and initiated as full- John Seibert, Mike Armaly, Glynn fledged members of Iota Tau Raley, Elden Goinell, Boris Sigma on Tuesday night, April 5. Fiyalkol, Harry Brown, Joel A1TLA$ CWLUE Kowan, William Johansen,- and This marks the end of the Well it's spring again. Prepa- necessary induction ceremonies Richard Cantrell. The formal was followed by a ban- rations are being made for our and ITS will immediately plunge initiation Each new member was into a vigorous program of work quet. coming spring carnival at River- presented a fraternity pin. Aor. nights to some of which the wives view, on May 23. Remember that and girl friends will be invited. Guest speakers were Dr. Lay- date and be sure to keep it open The evening of Saturday, It is a rather well known fact cock and Shumaker. Congratula- for an evening of fun and frolic March 26, was marked by the that ITS accentuates the im- tions are extended to Paul the likes of which ou'r Alma L. 0. G. semi-formal dance. A portance of work nights and de- Panakos and his committee for Mater has never seen. We have goodly crowd danced and was emphasizes purely social gather- the splendid work done on the been really fortunate in obtain- ings. initiation. Many thanks are also entertained by a floor show of- ing the internationally known After the meeting Dr. Sloan extended to Mrsi. P. Panakos, Mrs. fering that included dancers, band of Freddy Neagle from showed us his clinical equipment J. Hessey, Mrs. D. Dodson, and Chicago. Be sure to. listen for his singers and a jazz piano rendi- which includes an X-Ray machine, Mrs. R. Harrison for helping to recordings within the near tion by Miss Rosemary Lehman, electro cardiograph and blood make the banquet successful. future and I'm sure you will agree currently appearing at the laboratory to mention some of A week before their initiation that the ballroom music will be Chesterfield night club. the most important. We are proud the pledges were given free reign tops. Watch for future develop- ments. Friday, April 1st, L. O. G. to salute Dr. D. E. Sloan with of the fraternity house for one presented at an open meeting this appreciation of his interest night. Since it was their only Congratulations are in order to Mr. B. Fromack, a Sharpe & and time and hospitality shown chance as pledges to do as they the L. O. G. fraternity on their Dohme representative. Several to Iota Tau Sigma fraternity. pleased they decided to give a very successful dance. It was meetings of a similar nature are "Hobo" dance. The dance which really refreshing and a pleasure planned for the near future. Also was held on April 19th turned out to all. How about another in the on the agenda of coming events is AQ to be one of the gayest affairs near future? of the term. Well over seventy the annual L. O. G. picnic to be The Beta Chapter of Delta I'm sure we have all noticed held on Mother's Day at Bird- Omega met at the home of Dr. couples attended and all were in costumes which in some cases the wonderful social life that is land Park. This affair has always Mary Golden at 2001 Beaver Ave., blossoming on Still campus. Come proved enjoyable in the past. We March 25, 1949. Dr. Mary's newly quite unique. Mr. Jack Stucker and Mrs. Walt Hoffman walked on, gang, what about it, inter-fra- hope this year's picnic will be built home and office is certainly ternity and sorority cooperation is just as successful. This can be a beautiful and very practical off with first prize for the ap- propriateness of their costume. the formula for a bigger and assured with a good attendance. structure. There are also many better and happier college life. We hope you'll all come. antique articles in the house Many thanks are given to this group for running a wonderful Keep it up, you're doing won- which have a definite history be- derfully. hind them. affair. We hope they can do as well in helping us plan for our We want to thank Mr. G. W. Dr. Beryl Freeman directed the Gift future affairs. Knox, the representative of Vita- group in a discussion and prac- minerals, for the interesting work tice session in principles of tech- We would like to congratulate night on April 4. of Dr. James Allender upon the com- Dr. J. R. Forbes, Director nic. Many helpful methods were -J. B. Stylus. the Division of Public and Pro- demonstrated including those for pletion this month of his intern- fessional Welfare of the American cervical, thoracic and rib lesions. ship at Wilden Hospital. Osteopathic Association and a A delicious lunch was served With the coming of spring new graduate of the class of '34, re- by Dr. Mary and thoroughly en- social activities are being plan- Notice cently made a gift to the college joyed by all. ned with an enthusiasm which library of Brenneman's Prac- A dinner meeting is planned for If and when you change tice of Pediatrics. This contribu- April 11, 1949, at Doty's tea room. may be attributed to "spring" your address, please notify tion is deeply appreciated by the Dr. Della Caldwell will be the fever. An announcement of these the LOG BOOK promptly. college. speaker. affairs which we hope will be

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Volume 27 MAY, 1949 Number 5

SENIOR COA3 NVO CATI ON ISSUE --- Dr. LeRoque Heads New Faculty Members On May 4th the graduating class and Psi Sigma Alpha scholar- ship award winner were honored at a convocation held at the Masonic Jubilee Committee auditorium. Robert Eggert, president of the student council, acted Dr. A. L. Wickens, of Toronto, as master of ceremonies for the occasion. Richard De Bard, Still Col- Canada, a graduate of the Kirks- lege sophomore, gave several delightful piano renditions to inaugurate Dr. Jean F. LeRoque, class ville College of Osteopathy and the program. I 1940, has been appointed by the Surgery in 1940, has accepted an Board of Trustees of D.M.S.C.O.S., appointment to the faculty of Members of the senior class as special alumni chairman for D.M.S.C.O.S in the department of who were presented with their the highest scholastic average the Alumni Banquet to be held pathology. Dr. Wickens, after his diplomas by Dr. Peters were: during his entire stay in college at the Diamond Jubilee Conven- graduation from the Kirksville was presented to Howard P. tion at St. Louis, July 12 through Howard P. Dolyak, Youngstown, Dolyak, of the present graduating College, entered general practice Ohio 15, 1949. in his home city of Toronto, class. Russell B. Bunn, S. Lyon, Michi- Canada, for one year and a half. In addition to the above cited Dr. LeRoque served as chair- gan man of the most successful Gold- He then entered the Royal Cana- awards, special certificates of en Jubilee Homecoming for dian Air Force and was assigned Charles E. Starr, Royal Oak, merit were presented by Dean D.M.S.C.O.S. last October; and by to the Rockcliff Rehabilitation Michigan Shumaker to worthy members of virtue of his broad acquaintance Hospital. Leon S. Jones, Wilmington, North the graduating class for excep- among the graduates of the school Upon his separation from the Carolina tional service in general, ob- he was selected to head this im- Canadian army, Dr. Wickens re- Edward Brochu, Grand Blanc, stetrical and special clinics. portant banquet to be held on turned to his alma mater and Michigan This year Still College was Wednesday evening, July 14. spent three years in residency Leslie Smith, Houston, Texas fortunate indeed in having as con- training in pathology under the Special entertainment will be pro- Kermit Davidson, Los Angeles, vocational spokesman John Rolles vided for the old grads. supervision of Dr. G. C. Stukey, of the present freshman class. of the Kirksville faculty. California Dr. LeRoque has been very Mr. Rolles is a British subject active in association activities Dr. Wickens is married and has Sidney Gelman, president of who journeyed to India as a since his return from the service. two children, a son, age 5, and a Psi Sigma Alpha (National Osteo- missionary-but who later felt he He served as a captain in the daughter, age 2. Dr. Wickens pathic Scholastic Honor Society), could best serve the people of United States Army in the Euro- and family will move to Des outlined the scope and purpose of India as a Doctor of Osteopathy. pean Theater and immediately Moines in the near future with this society and explained the His talk on the evolution of upon his separation from the the Doctor assuming his profes- various awards. Members of the therapy in India proved both service, he spent a year in re- sional duties at the college on or junior B class who had been colorful and enlightening. Mr. fresher work at the college and before June 15th, this year. The nominated to membership in Psi Rolles' concept that osteopathy at present is located in general College faculty and profession Sigma Alpha were then an- was founded by Andrew Taylor practice in the City of Des Moines. welcome this new staff member. nounced. They are: Murray Still not only to advance the He is also affiliated with the col- * * iSi . Goldstein, Clinton Nutt and Jack science of therapy, but also to Savarese. advance the borders of therapy lege pathology department. To Dr. Robert O. Fagen, of the the good doctor, his alma mater Psi Sigma Alpha then presented to include those unfortunates class of 1938, has just returned situated in remote portions of the comes first and even though he is to the college from his final year its three annual scholarship a very busy pactitioner, he finds awards. The freshman award globe, proved truly an inspiring of intensive study in orthopedic message to all who heard him. time to devote two hours every surgery at the California College was presented to Joseph A. Her- day to the students at the col- of Osteopathic Physicians and man who maintained a 2.40 aver- lege. In addition to his teach- Surgeons. Dr. Fagen will con- age during his first two semesters ing activities he is the college duct an Othopedic Clinic at the to lead his class scholastically. Faculty Notes sponsor of the Alpha Chapter of college on Friday afternoon of The sophomore award, present- Pi Omicron Mu, the preprofes- each week and will teach the fraternity of ed to the student maintaining the sional osteopathic course of orthopedic surgery at Dr. Edwin F. Peters, president, and is one of highest scholastic average dur- Drake University the college. The administration D.M.S.C.O.S., attended the Ameri- of the student ing both freshman and sophomore the two advisors and staff are proud to have Dr. can Council on Education Con- council of the school. Dr. Le- years was then presented. This Fagen return to our midst. ference held at the Mayflower Roque's slogan is "A busy man year there were two sophomore awards-one to the present junior Hotel, Washington, D. C., May is never so busy that he can not 6 and 7. do one more good deed for osteo- A class, the other to the junior pathy." Federal Aid to B class. James M. Dockum re- Dr. John B. Shumaker, dean, Medical Education ceived the, sophomore award in D.M.S.C.O.S., attended the Ameri- He is counting on seeing all of behalf of the junior A class, hav- can Association of Collegiate Banquet, St. you at the Alumni ing maintained a 2.36 average Registrars held at Columbus, Missouri, July 14th. Louis, March 25, Congressman William during his first two years. Simon Ohio, April 25 to the 28. McDonald Wheeler of Georgia in- S. Indianer (2.62 average) was troduced a bill, HR. 3828, creating ineligible to receive this honor, Dr. Byron Laycock, director of a Medical Education Board in the having won a scholarship award Still College clinic, spoke at the Army Appropriations Session, Federal Security Agency to grant during his freshman year. Eastern Osteopathic Now Available 15-yr. loans at 1 percent to .ap- New York, N. Y., on April 2-3. The In the junior B class, Murray "Cer- proved colleges and schools and subject of his address was Goldstein (2.54 average) won the Low to grant loans to students in ap- vico-Dorsal Management, Army appropriations for medi- sophomore award. Clinton Nutt Back Diagnosis and Treatment." cal treatment by Osteopathic proved colleges and schools. The also had a 2.54 average but was bill defines the term "approved On May 17 he spoke at the Iowa Physicians for Army personnel ineligible to vie for this honor, State Convention on "Back Injec- on duty, furlough, or leave of colleges and schools" to mean having won a scholarship award "colleges and schools of medicine, tions." On May 23-24 Dr. Lay- absence, at places where Govern- during his freshman year. cock spoke at the Ohio Conven- ment medical and hospital facili- surgery, osteopathy, and den- The senior award-granted to tion on "Management of the Cer- ties are not available, are now tistry which are approved by the the student who has maintained vical and Low Back Areas." available for payment. Board." THE LOG BOOK

Dean's Letter enrollment. Adverse national position of the kidney against the A Fibrinolytic Enzyme economic conditions will tend to crest of the ilium produced a maintain good enrollments. High groove on its posterior surface. In Menstruation & Late While. it is hazardous to make enrollments in osteopathic schools The pelvis of the ureter was predictions concerning college en- should continue for at least three large, and the average diameter Pregnancy Toxemia rollments, it is nevertheless quite years after preprofessional de- of the ureter itself was large, and in order to conjecture on the mat- cline begins. The unsaturated the average diameter of the field of osteopathic medicine Experimental studies have ter by making comments on a ureter itself was 3.3 cm through- should further sustain high en- shown that menstrual discharge few of the many factors which out its entirety. Both the ab- rollment for a number of years. lacks prothrombin and fibrinogen, determine what the enrollment dominal and pelvic portions of which suggests that the blood has of the colleges will be. There seems to be good reason the ureter followed a sigmoid to assume that the near future clotted and the clot dissolved. In The outstanding and obvious course. The urethral opening into order to find support for the idea for college enrollments will con- the bladder was at the midline. factors at the present time are tinue to be bright. that fibrinolytic action occurs in of course World War II veterans This a rare finding, a condition the uterus, research workers and the economic situation. found once in 17,400 necropsies have attempted to demonstrate at Bellevue Hospital. According to Bulletin No. 38 of Anatomy Research an endometrial proteolytic en- the American Council on Educa- The left kidney and ureter were zyme. On theoretical grounds, tion, over six million veterans absent. The adrenal gland, how- such an enzyme would be pro- had, at one time or another, Professor Carrie C. Gillaspy, ever, was present and normally duced as a result of the with- entered training under Public Chairman of the Departmenit of situated. A mass of tissue found drawal of hormonal support. It Laws 16 and 346 as of last Janu- Anatomy, of D.M.S.C.O.S., gave a in the usual renal site was proved, has also been shown that the ary 31. Of this total number there research paper and a research upon microscopic examination, to euglobulin fraction of menstrual are approximately 3,500,000 who demonstration at the American be conglomerate of lymphoid ma- discharge is very toxic, and it discontinued training and must Association of Anatomists at the terial. has been suggested that the toxin still be regarded as potential 62nd Annual Session at Temple Anomalies of this specimen, is an altered protein produced. trainees. University, Philadelphia, Pa., other than the unilaterial renal by the action of the above-men- In addition there are some three April 13, 14, 15th. agenesis, are club foot, accessory tioned enzyme. If this is so, million veterans who have defi- The following are copies of the spleen, spina bifida occulta and then possibly this toxic by-prod- nitely planned at this time to abstracts carried in the Anatomi- quadriceps surae. uct is the final cause of vascular enter training for the first time. cal Record, V. 103, No. 3, March, injury and the induction of men- struation. The colleges and universities 1949: have not adjusted their facilities 179. Responses elicited from Since the hormonal situation in to the extent that they can ac- the anterior limbic region of un- Washington toxemia of late pregnancy is commodate greatly increased anesthetized dogs by electric analogous to that at the time numbers of students. Enrollments stimulation through fixed elec- News Letter of menstruation and the gen- eralized vascular changes similar will continue to be high at least trodes. George Clark, Kao Liang until 1951 which is the last year 'Chow, Carrie C. Gillaspy and to the local one in the men- To that a veteran under P. L. 346 D. A. Klotz, Department of State Officers and Federal- struating endometrium, two may enter training. The exact Anatomy, The Chicago Medical State Coordinators. workers, O. W. Smith and G. V. Smith, of the Fear- deadline is July 25, 1951. School, Yerkes Laboratories of Since 1907, Army appropriation Primate Biology and the Des ing Research Laboratory, Free Because of the high veteran en- laws have authorized payment for Hospital for Women, Brookline, rollments the more recent non- Moines Still College of Osteopathy services rendered Army personnel and Surgery. Massachusetts, have theorized veteran high school graduate has by civilian physicians where no that this disease might be due to experienced at least moderate dif- "Fixed electrodes were implant- government facilities are avail- ed aseptically in the anterior a similar toxin. Their studies, re- ficulty in being admitted to col- able. recently reported in SCIENCE, lege. limbic region and on the motor cortex in a series of dogs. The In June, 1922, the Comptroller brought out that toxins are absent In the next year or so an ap- of the combined stimula- General of the United States ruled from the circulating blood in en- preciable decline in veteran en- effects in the (1 Comp. Gen. 730.) that doctors dometrial "debris" and at the rollment will occur. The decline tion of the two electrodes unanesthetized animals were com- of osteopathy were not civilian time of menstruation but that the has in fact already begun par- pared with the effects of each physicians rendering medical care fibrinolytic enzyme was found in ticularly in some tax supported and treatment within the mean- the menstrual "serum". The institutions. separately. At thresholds levels only changes in respiration were ing of the law. enzyme was also found in venous As this decline develops it is evoked by activation of the elec- blood during menstruation but not The enclosed decision of March during the intermenstrum. The understandable that- an increase trode in the anterior limbic 18, 1949, by the Assistant Comp- in non-veteran enrollment will sera of women with abnormal region but at slightly higher volt- troller General of the United occur. As a result of this auto- uterine bleeding were fibrinolytic age convultions could easily be States kicks over that adverse matic balancing, general college induced. With combined stimula- as were the sera of normal women precedent of 37 years standing 24 and 48 hours before the on- enrollments can be expected to tion nothing new occurred. The against the osteopathic profession. remain high. animal might, for example, lift set of flow. Normally, the cir- The economic situation, if it one foot in response to stimula- Enclosed also is excerpt from culating blood of pregnant women develops adversely for the nation, tion of the motor point or stop the Brief filed by the AOA De- has no fibrinolytic activity, but in is reasonably certain to bring breathing in response to stimula- partment of Public Relations on patients with late pregnancy veterans to college who otherwise tion of the motor point but did Nov. 17, 1948, which served as toxemia, with eclampsia, or un- would have been quite content remain standing, etc. Under dial the basis for the above mentioned dergoing miscarriage the cir- with their economic lot. anesthesia suppression of the re- favorable ruling of March 18, culating blood contained the en- 1949. zyme. The preprofessional schools who sponse to stimulation of the depend upon liberal arts colleges motor point could be demon- The Brief is interesting not only Sera from these same patients and universities for their supply strated by the simultaneous for its bearing on this ruling, but when they had been delivered of students can expect capacity stimulation of the anterior limbic also because it contains citations and were well failed to show the enrollments for an even longer region. and in most instances quotes from presence of the enzyme. Although period of time. This favorable D-30. Unilaterial renal agene- v arious Federal laws and rulings the enzyme and toxin are both situation is due, of course, to the sis. Carrie C. Gillaspy, Depart- relating to osteopathy, including concentrated in the euglobulin fact that the period of training ment of Anatomy, Des Moines Army, Navy, Veterans Admin- fraction of menstrual discharge, they are not identical. It is of the preprofessional student Still College of Osteopathy and istrations, Public Health Service, syn- varies from one to four or more Surgery. Bureau of Employees Compensa- thought that pathological years before professional train- tion, Employees Health, D. C. dromes associated with cellular renal agenesis is a ing can start. "Unilateral Practice Act, Civil Aeronautics injury from any cause might be condiion Gutierreztion. ('33) rare Administration, Civil Service the effect of the release of toxic The Osteopathic Colleges are as has calculated the incidence Commission, and Railroad Retire- by-products of proteolysis from further favored with predictable 1 in 1600. In the author's speci- the action of this enzyme. In- high enrollments because of the ment. We are often called upon men of a white male, age 28 by State Association officers for jured tissue may produce a pro- fact that they feed trained men years, the right kidney measured teolytic enzyme. into a highly unsaturated profes- just such citations and quotes. It approximately 13.1 cm in length, should be read and placed in your sion and their only handicap to cm in breadth, 7.5 cm in thick- 6.2 active files for handy reference. A mule can't pull while kicking, increased enrollments is limited 275 gm. The ness, and weighed This is fact I merely mention facilities and personnel. superior two-thirds of the anoma- Very truly yours, And he can't kick while pulling, lous kidney lay against the pos- As veteran enrollment tapers C. D. SWOPE, D.O. Which is my chief contention. two years, it will terior abdominal wall, the inferior off in another -Anon. be easily replaced by non-veteran one-third in the iliac fossa. The Chairman THE LOG BOOK

degree to be conferred at the fessions. During the years of was first issued by the American University of Bologna and was 115M and 1500, A.D., approximate- School of Osteopathy, now known Cle tog jioof included in the charter of that ly 70 universities were established. as the Kirksville College of Osteo- University by Frederic I in 1158, pathy and Surgery. A.D. The University of Paris The degrees of Bachelor of The Official Publication of Divinity, Doctor of Divinity, was founded as early as 1110 A.D., DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE Bachelor of Metaphysics and but we must recognize that the OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY Doctor of Metaphysics Warning University of Bologna was the originated first legally chartered University at the University of Paris in the middle of the 14th century. By Editor as the University of Paris did not The United States Food and 1450 the degrees of Bachelor of SIMON S. INDIANER receive its charter until much Drug Administration has stopped Arts, Master later. The University of Bologna of Arts, and Doctor the sale of certain salt substitutes of Arts were well established in was the law center of the world which chemically are composed of Associate Editor Europe and were conferred by lithium chloride. A number of MORT LEVIN while the University of Paris was the theology center. the majority of the universities. deaths have been caused by the The degree of Doctor of Sacred use of this substance. Of the many privileges granted Theology and Bachelor of Sci- Osteopathy Without Limitation The systoms of poison the University of Bologna by entific Medicine probably origi- have been described Frederic I in his charter of 1158, nated at Naples during the early as drowsiness, weakness, anorexia, probably the most important was part of the 13th century. nausea, The President Chats the authority to confer degrees tremor of the arms and legs, blur- upon the graduates of that uni- Higher education in America red vision, and unconsciousness. Colleges and universities are versity. The Baccalaureate De- commenced immediately follow- The injection of sodium chloride approaching that season of the gree originated at the University ing the founding of Harvard Col- is reported to be an antidote. All year commonly known as gradua- of Paris during the first part of lege in the 'Cblony of Massa- physicians are warned against tion week. D.M.S.C.O.S. is the 13th century. chusetts, October 28, 1636. Har- further prescribing or administra- graduating seven fine young men. The Master's degree became vard, the first school in this coun- tion of this product and all They are Edward J. Brochu, secondary to the Doctor's degree try, was soon followed by William patients should be advised to dis- Grand Blanc, Michigan; Russell during the 15th Century and was and Mary's College, Williamsburg, continue its use at once since B. Bunn, S. Lyon, Michigan, Ker- conferred upon those students Virginia. Yale University was lithium chloride is an accumula- mit Davidson, Los Angeles, Cali- who had previously earned a founded in 1701; the College of tive poison. Our profession has been fornia; Howard P. Dolyak, Baccalaureate Degree but who Philadelphia, now the University flooded with literature on this product during the last few Youngstown, Ohio; Leon S. Jones, continued their studies for a of Pennsylvania, in 1740; and months. Wilmington, North Carolina; specified period of time there- Columbia University in 1754. Leslie Smith, Houston, Texas, and after. Yale College conferred an It should also be mentioned that Charles E. Starr, Royal Oak, honorary Doctor of Medicine benzedrine which is used in in- Before the 15th century the Michigan. degree in 1723 and the College of halers for clogged-up noses has The administration feels that Master's degree was associated William and Mary granted an been declared a form of dope and these fine young doctors will not with the crafts and guilds. The honorary Master of Arts to Benja- a movement has been instituted only be a credit to themselves but Master's guilds were composed of min Franklin in 1756. in Congress to stop the sale of to the profession of which they specialists. Membership in the such inhalers except on the pre- guilds constituted a licensure and The degree Bachelor of Medi- have become a part, and it is cine was first conferred in the scription of a physician. The with all sincerity that we wish authority for each member to wardens of a number of our state teach or practice his specialty. colonies at the College of Phila- them "God Speed" in their chosen delphia, in 1768. Kings College penitentiaries have reported that field of work. We know that suc- It was about 1231, A.D., that a conferred the first earned degree benzedrine inhalers have found cess will be theirs. law was enacted to regulate the of Doctor of Medicine in the their way into these institutions As one thinks of graduation practice of surgery and pharmacy. colonies in 1770. and are being used by the in- week, one naturally thinks of This law prohibited the practice mates as a form of dope. These degrees. The time honored degree of either of those two skills by From 1863 to 1899, many new inhalers should be prescribed of the osteopathic profession is persons other than graduate American educational degrees with caution. abbreviated D.O. It is interesting masters of these sciences. The were first conferred in this coun- for us to turn the pages of history doctorate degree, from the time try. and familiarize our thinking with of its first academic issue at the In 1894 the Doctor of Osteopathy Help Your Profession Help the history of educational University of Bologna was a degree, (first issued as Diplomate You by Contributing Now degrees. teacher's license which repre- in Osteopathy by the American sented the highest degree for a School of Osteopathy, changed to to the Osteopathic Progress In all probability we will never Fund. know the exact title of the first teacher of the sciences and pro- Doctor of Osteopathy in 1900) educational degree conferred - ii · · sr · I -L_ I-I I I --I I L- I ' - --r nor the actual date when it was granted. Time has erased this from the educational records. DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC However, we do know that in the early history of Rome, individuals who had achieved proficiency in STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL certain fields of academic en- deavor were termed as Masters. Therefore the natural assumption Department of: would be that the educational title of those days would be such Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology as Master of Arts, Master of Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry Laws, etc., dealing with the spe- Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis ciality of the individual. Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery iCurtis A. Bartholomew in his Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology book "Epithetology" states that there was a medical school at Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray Athens in 524, B.C., which taught medical science for more than a Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only half century prior to the birth of Hippocrates. The graduates of Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee this medical college did receive includes "1\ departments. For further information write or call:- some type of a degree. Salerno, which was functioning as a center DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff for medicine and surgery as early or as 848, A.D., probably conferred the degree of Master of Surgery MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator and Master of Medicine on their graduates. STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL It is assumed that the first doc- torate degree was that of Doc- 725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa tor of Law, known as Legis Doc- tor. This degree was the first I --C - II - _ _ _,, -p - , II THE LOG BOOK

_ ------year. Speaking of big doings, Atlas has an idea on the fire that deserves the attention of the . Hospital Notes . This term has been a very in- teresting and busy one for the whole school. Just think an eve- O.W.C.C. The membership in- ning of fun and frolic at River- This is the season when two creased in number since the start view Park, the midway thrills, words "Hospital Inspection" of the September semester and root beer, and popcorn. I bet throws terror into the hearts of our meetings have been bigger it has been some time since we people who administer our hos- and better each time. pitals. This hospital, like all all really had a night of fun that The officers for the term are others, has recently had its in- Jean Toews, president; Mary is in the making for May 23. spection completed and while Ellen Dunbar, vice president; Freddy Nagle's band, the rea- everything was not perfect, we Josephine Gaudio, secretary tured attraction of the evening, is feel that under the circumstances (rec.); Dee Lott, secretary still packing them in at Chicago. we came through quite nicely. (corr.); Elizabeth Leachman, treasurer; Luise Hoxie, historian This is not only going to be In days gone by most any kind Members of Beta chapter met and Anita Katz, reporter. Atlas night at Riverview but Still of records were acceptable but at Doty's tea room April 11, 1949, College Night at Riverview, which modern hospital administration and enjoyed a very appetizing The main social event of the now demands most complete and meal. Dr. Della Caldwell was semester was the all school Spring gives each and every member of painstaking reports in record the speaker for the evening. She Semi-Formal Dance which was our alma mater a chance to be form of all the pertinent data gave us some very worth while in- held in the Grand Ballroom of the gay and raise the roof. We are concerning a patient, and rightly formation concerning lymphatics Hotel Savery on Friday evening, sparing no pains to make this so. and the practice of technic and April 22. Music was furnished Because of the shortage of in- the clinical aspects of osteo- by Ralph Zarnow and his or- Frolic the biggest and best in terns it is a real burden to keep pathy. chestra. It was a success in every which the school has ever par- the records properly and yet it is Pat Cotrille has become a mem- respect. We feel that a good time ticipated. So remember, let's all was had by all and we are look- of prime importance that they be ber of our group. Congratula- have fun--let's all play-at River- kept in just that condition. The tions Pat, we are glad to welcome ing forward to more affairs such as this. view Park on the 23rd of May. intern shortage will very shortly you into our sorority. be a thing of the past as a suf- Dr. Della Caldwell has volun- Meetings this term have been ficient number of graduates are teered to conduct a work night held at the school and thanks to coming up within a very few for us in the near future. This the Ladies Auxiliary we were OFTI months to automatically solve the will be interesting and informa- fortunate enough to be invited problem and while all hospital tive to all. to the homes of some of their ITS had no meetings during authorities agree that interns members for our meetings. The the past month because of the should not be made clerks it is club wishes to sincerely thank examinations during the twelve very necessary that they realize them. week period. However William the importance of properly tabu- ArO We would like to remind one Moylan and Stanley Reuter jour- lated records for the protection and all of the annual O.W.C.C. neyed to Minnesota and passed of both the doctor and the On Sunday, May 8, L.O.G. held the basic science examination on patient. Properly kept records its annual Mothers' Day picnic Picnic to be held on Sunday, May 29. Watch the bulletin April 4 and 5. are becoming increasingly im- at Birdland Park. In spite of the The convocation on May 4 portant as a part of the train- weatherman's efforts to rain out boards for more details. which honored the graduating ing program for young doctors. the proceedings, a baseball game seniors brought certificates of Especially is this true with the Following the game, was played. merit from the departments of threat of some form of socialized at hot dogs and pop were served gynecology and principles to Dr. medicine, which is coming in- the shelter. 'ATLAS €CLU Howard Dolyak, the past presi- creasingly near as a disturbing Another May event was the Once more twelve weeks dent of the ITS. Congratulations, factor to private practice. initiation banquet at Browns' quizzes end and we can take a Howard, upon the successful restaurant for the newly initiated short breather prior to the onset completion of your college career members: Lou Abralmson, Martin of finals. Don't get discouraged and the honors you have brought Fleicher, Hershel Martin and Gil now for big doings are in the to yourself and your fraternity. Notice Striks. making. L.O.G. is warming up We wish you the best of every- Now extlerning are Simon the diamonds in the ball parks for thing in your life ahead and we If and when you change Indianer at Wilden Hospital and a repeat on the annual picnic. feel that you will bring much your address, please notify Mort Levin at Des Moines Gen- They tell me it is to be a big- credit to your school and your the LOG BOOK promptly. eral Hospital. ger and better than even last profession.

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Volume 27 JULY, 1949 Number 6 75th Anniversary of Osteopathic Medicine

. The United States Post Office issued a slogan postmark on March Dept. of Bacteriology A Doctor's Doctor 1, which is being used on all letters entering St. Louis, Missorui, from that date through July 31. It will be inscribed, "Diamond and Public Health Jubilee, Science of Osteopathy." At the Iowa State Convention Banquet on May 16th, Mr. Frank This special cancellation is being done in commemoration of On Tuesday, May 24th, Dr. Miles, the toastmaster, introduc- the day, June 22, 1874, when Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, founder of M. P. Moon spoke at the annual ed Dr. J. W. Rinabarger of Keo- the school of osteopathic medicine, announced the principle of his convention of the Ohio Osteo- sauqua, Iowa, Class of 1911, as healing science to the world. pathic Association of Physicians being the doctor in the state of About,About 1860, Andrew TI'aylorTaylor with his side chain theory of and Surgeons held at Columbus, Iowa with the unique record of Still, a doctor of the old school wh hi id hn t Ohio. Dr. Moon is Chairman of having sent the most students of medicine, himself the son of a m munity, and Cannon with his our Department of Bacteriology from his home town into oste- medical man, the brother of three expoto o the homeostatc and Public Health. The titles of opathic colleges. A record such physicians and nephew of four mechanisms of the body his two addresses were "Bacteri- as Dr. Rinabarger has made in others became greatly dissatis- It is to this man, whose ap- ology and Osteopathy" and "Pub- Van Buren County certainly be- fled with the medical methods pearance on the world's scene lic Health and Osteopathy." speaks of the high esteem the and knowledge of his day. marked the end of an outmoded good doctor is held by his fellow The Annual Meeting of the citizens. Dr. Still then launched himself era, and his principles of osteo- Iowa Public Health Association into an extensive program of re- pathlc medicine, that a grateful was held on June 2-3 in Des The following doctors are the search and experimentation. He profession and world pays its Moines, Iowa. A special com- result of his untiring efforts: emerged from his self imposed homage mittee was appointed for the Dr. John Agnew, D.M.S.C.O.S. arduous research after many On this auspicious occasion, organization of a midwest branch '33, Des Moines, Iowa; Dr. Austin years with the announcement of the American Osteopathic Asso- of the American Public Health Brill, DMSCOS '37, Salem, Iowa; the principle of osteopathic med- ciation, has issued a special Association. Members of this Dr. Fred Campbell, DMSCOS '23, icine. cachet envelope. It has inscribed committee include: Des Moines, Iowa; Dr. Georgia in the upper left hand corner: Chalfont, DMSCOS '15, Oska- Dr. Still had found that the Dr. L. C. Murray, Director of normal living body is endowed 75th ANNIVERSARY, SCIENCE loosa, Iowa; Dr. Miller Derr, OF OSTEOPATHY, 1874-1949. Public Health Education, Iowa KCOS '41, Maitland, Missouri; by nature with the means of A picture of Dr. Still is below State Board of Health, Chair- Dr. Clifton Harlan, KCOS '38, maintaining health and that a three line inscription which man. Ava, Missouri; Dr. Dale House, whenever abnormalities inter- reads, DIAMOND JUBILEE, Dr. M. P. Moon, Chairman of Dubuque, Iowa; Dr. Hollis Jemi- fere with perfect action of body ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, JULY Department of Bacteriology and son, DMSCOS '41, Kansas City, parts, disease is caused or in- 11-15, 1949. It will be in St. Public Health, D. M. Still Col- Missouri; Dr. Frank McIntosh, vited. This pioneer physician Louis on these dates that the lege of Osteopathy and Surgery. Keosauqua, Iowa; Dr. Jean A. reasoned, explored and studied 53rd Annual Convention of the Mrs. Helen Lovell, State Nu- McIntosh, DMSCOS '27, Tingley, until he worked out the osteo- pathic concept, including meth- American Osteopathic Associa- tritionist, Iowa State Board of Iowa; Dr. Harold Meyer, DMSC tion will meet.-Harofeh. Health. OS '31, Algona, Iowa;Dr. Sher- ods of manipulation to correct man Meyer, DMSCOS '30, Glen- abnormalities, which he called Ex officio-Dr. I. H. Barts, osteopathic lesions. Director of State Hygienic Lab- dale, California; Dr. W. J. Morri- oratory, University of Iowa. son, DMSCOS '36, West Bend, Denied recognition by his col- Dr. Forbes Addresses Iowa; Dr. Paul Park, DMSCOS leagues in the old school of medi- President, Iowa Public Health '27, Des Moines, Iowa; Dr. Cecil Assn. cine, Dr. Still founded a new Sophomore Class Percival, KCOS '26, Hoxie Kan- school of medicine in 1892 at sas; Dr. Stanley Pettitt '31, Kirksville, Missouri. This was the Cleveland, Tennessee; Dr. Eu- first college of osteopathic medi- Dr. J. R. Forbes, Director of Dr. LeRoque Heads gene Winslow, DMSCOS '34, cine. In securing a charter for the Public and Professional Welfare, Stockport, Iowa; Dr. Rachel college, Dr. Still stated that its honored the sophomore class, Alumni Activities Woods, DMSCOS '34, Des purpose was "to improve the sys- May 14th, by lecturing to them Moines, Iowa. tem of medicine (general diseases), on the matter of public rela- midwifery (obstetrics) and sur- tions within the profession. So Dr. Jean F. LeRoque of this The Skipper Returns gery," thus declaring at the very masterful was Dr. Forbes pres- city was appointed by the Board inception of osteopathic medicine entation and so interested were of Trustees to have full charge that it was a complete school of the students that the discussion of the Alumni Banquet at the President Edwin F. Peters re- medicine and surgery. led into the halls after the close National Convention to be held turned on June 7th from his an- of his address. The students in St. Louis this July. Dr. Le- nual Navy tour of duty. This Dr. Still's life in many ways held him asking questions and Roque is making many elaborate year he was assigned to the air- paralleled that of Lincoln, in seeking further enlightenment. plans for the D.M.S.C.O.S. Alum- craft carrier Midway along with birth, hardships of education, Dr. Forbes graduated from D.M. ni Banquet and we trust that some 60 other Reserve Officers honesty, ideals and humanitar- S.C.O.S. in the class of 1935. every graduate of the school will of the Ninth Naval District and ianism. Both vastly affected the find it possible to attend this eve- the Potomac River Naval Com- era they were born into, both ning of entertainment. mand. The Midway was one of these men shocked the world Dr. LeRoque was also ap- 11 ships which comprised the they lived in with "radical Note pointed chairman of Homecom- task force No. 28 which went idea." One promulgated the ing activities to be held on Sep- into war maneuvers and prob- Emancipation Proclamation, to- tember 28th, 29th and 30th, and lems in the Caribbean. day embodied in the four free- Eugene C. Herzog, Jr., who has within the next month the pro- just completed his freshman gram for Homecoming will be doms of the United Nations, the year at D.M.S.C.O.S., received announced. We trust that all Visitors other founded a school of ther- his B.S. Degree from St. John's Alumni of the institution will apy, whose principles were later University, Collegeville, Minne- find it possible to attend the na- Dr. Robert L. Daitch, class of proven correct by such men as sota, on June 5th, 1949. This tional convention in St. Louis 1946, now of Detroit, Michigan, was a combined curriculum de- and the Homecoming Activities and his small son were visitors Metchnikoff, who demonstrated gree with Des Moines Still Col- at the College next fall. at the College, May 28th. the body phagocytes; Ehrlich lege. THE LOG BOOK

Dean's Letter ------I-. 1 ------Federal Subsidy ORDER YOUR BOOKS And the O P F How Much and Why? FROM THE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE In 1948 there were 71 approv- (T7his article is quoted from the ed four year medical Murphy-DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Washington News Letter of May 12, schools in OF ACUTE 1949.) the United States, with a total MEDICAL DISORDERS, 1946...... $...... 6.50 enrollment approximating 23,000 Sutton-HANDBOOK OF DISEASE OF THE SKIN, "You've been reading in the students. The osteopathic pro- 1949 ...... 0 newspapers that the Federal fession possesses six approved Dunbar-SYNOPSIS government is going to subsidize schools with enrollment approx- OF PSYCHOSOMATIC DIAGNO- medical schools. Seven bills are imating 1400. SIS AND TREATMENT, 1948...... 6.50 pending before Congress for the Bunnell-SURGERY OF THE HAND, 1948...... - 16.00 purpose. Perhaps you think os- McCrea-CLINICAL UROLOGY, 1948 ...... 6.50 teopathic schools are included McCombs-INTERNAL MEDICINE IN GENERAL in these bills. They are not. An PRACTICE, 1947 ...... eighth bill, that offers long-term 8.508...... loans does include osteopathic Todd & Sanford-CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS BY schools but is not introduced by LABORATORY METHODS, 1948...... 7.50 a member of either the Senate Alverez-AN INTRODUCTION TO GASTRO- or House health committees. ENTEROLOGY, 1948 =...... =....=....=...... 12.50 "Why shouldn't osteopathic Foot-IDENTIFICATION OF TUMORS, 1948 ...... 7.00 schools be included? Senators Wechsler TEXTBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY will ask, why should they. Every 1948 ...... 8.50 dollar invested in medical schools would be for training physicians These prices plus two per cent State sales tax, capable of unlimited practice in and 15c for mailing and handling. all the States. A physician, as popularly conceived, is one who -- - b --· -CI-bl_ ILsa-b-L ----L--a-a_9- 'I can practice the healing art in _ _-_ II all its branches. We would qual- advance in research and to use Osteopathic fy under that definition in about the latest methods of instruction; half the States. In the other to pass inspections by many ac- Recognitions half we would not. Therefore, crediting agencies; to qualify for the senators will reason that in state or federal aid. subsidizing osteopathic schools How can all this be done? It American Council on Educa- the government would only be is not difficult. A few cents a tion. getting a full return of 50% on day from every graduate will U. S. Army-"To provide for its money. prepare the school to stand in- the employment of internes who "The only way we can over- spection, to advance constantly, are graduates of reputable come that handicap of dimin- and to be prepared and worthy schools of osteopathy in the Med- Dr. John B. Shumaker ishing returns on Federal invest- of federal aid at the proper ical Department." ment is to demonstrate such a Average enrollment in the time. U. S. Civil Aeronautics Ad- spirit of performance of self help medical schools was about 325, This is how much and why, ministration. as to command consideration un- while that for the osteopathic The osteopathic schools are to be U. S. Civil Service Commis- der the adage that those that help schools was about 230. complimented on their continued sion. themselves deserve help. That advancement and they gratefully The Code of the District of calls for an accelerated OPF. The annual tuition fee for appreciate the all-too-few loyal medical students ranged from Columbia-"The degrees Doctor "There is another important contributors and supporters. of Medicine and Doctor of Osteo- consideration. In order to lay a $123 to $800, the mean value When can the schools expect being $600-$700. pathy shall be accorded the same basis for this legislation the 100% or even 50% support from rights and privileges under gov- medical schools asked the Fed- It is obvious in general that the profession? ernmental regulations." eral Security Agency (Public the yearly cost of an osteopathic Emergency, Maternity and In- Health Service) to survey their education ($500 at D.M.S.) is Alumni Banquet fant Care. economic needs. So did the favorable to the student of osteo- dental schools. If we were to pathy who is as fully trained as U. S. Employees' Compensation have any chance at all, we would the student of medicine. While Each year the National Con- Act- vention have to ask for a similar survey. this seems to be a high figure of the A. 0. A. affords Health Programs for Govern- So we did. The medical school compared to past years, it is an opportunity for old classmates ment Employees. to renew their survey has been extended over fully justified. An even higher friendships. There U. S. Employment Service. several months and is about figure would be equally justified. is no better time for this to occur than at the Alumni Banquet. U. S. Federal Works Agency, completed. Then comes the den- Statistics show that no school U. S. Immigration and Natur- tal survey. After that, if we This year, as is the custom, alization Service. have our way, comes the osteo- of medicine made a profit last one evening has been set year. Just the opposite situation aside U. S. Navy-Congressional au- pathic survey. for the various school alumni "Our existed. It has been shown that banquets. Your banquet thority for commission of osteo- schools have got to pre- the cost of teaching a student is to be pathic physicians in Medical sent such a condition to the on Wednesday evening, July 13, Public Service exceeds $1,000 and actually is at the Hotel Statler. Corps of the U. S. Navy by that even if the close to $1,500 per year. Presidential Appointment. government turns us down for Plans have been under way for subsidies, we will still be meet- A professional school in the some time to make U. S. Office of Education. this an en- U. S. Office of Price Admini- ing minimums necessary to train medical field differs from other joyable evening for both the doc- full-fledged physicians. Other- schools in the fact that virtually tor and his wife. We stration. have con- U. S. Public Health Service. wise, the Public Health Service all instruction is implemented by tacted the Rader Booking Agency and the Veterans Administration laboratory work, which involves in St. Railroad Retirement Board. Louis and are all lined up Selective Service. would undoubtedly reopen the much space and equipment. for some fine dinner music and question of whether our schools Both space and equipment are then some mystifying Surplus Property. magic U. S. Treasury Departmelnt and should any longer be approved luxury items since the war, cost- tricks by an excellent magician. as training institutions for Pub- ing 2 or 3 times more than for- We are also planning Social Security Board. to hear U. S. Veterans Administration. lic Health Service and VA ap- merly. from Dr. Peters, the College pointments." The cost of instruction is ex- President, who will tell you U. S. War Department. Women's Bureau--U. S. De- tremely high. In order to bring what, when, where and how . CBs~~A~ ~ I~_~ L~ AP~~~ highly trained reputable men your school is now operating. partment of Labor. into the school it is necessary to Dinner? One of the best in If every Osteopathic Phy- compensate them with incomes town and prepared by the hotel sician would daily remem- approaching those of private chefs. This is not going to be a SCIENCE ber his Oath as a Physician, practice. Lost evening but one you will "Osteopathy is a science that he will then let his light so The situation is obviously un- remember and it is our hope that analyzes man and finds that he shine that the world will tenable. Tuition is pitifully in- all'D.M.S.C.O.S. Alumni will be partakes of Divine intelligence. know that he is an Osteo- adequate, yet the school is ex- present. Be sure to obtain your It acquaints itself with all his pathic Physician, thus a pected to maintain instruction ticket when you register for the attributes." -Dr. Still's AUTO- PHYSICIAN PLUS. par excellence. It is expected to convention. BIOGRAPHY. >w%^^w6w^^^i^^<^w^^www^^«>wwsj^wwwwww'iww^ THE LOG BOOK New fluorescent lights have Hospital Notes been added throughout the build- Posture CZje 1og Boot ing which meet the requirements of foot-candle power for efficient One of a series of newspaper arti- Two years ago June 7th our The Oficial Publication of school work. At the writing of cles by D)r Paul Kimberly intended pharmacy at the hospital opened DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE this column, the auditors are for lay consideration. when the number one prescrip- OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY making their audit of the school What is the posture of your tion was written, and since that books in preparation for the an- child? Have you ever taken a time nearly 21,000 prescriptions nual meeting of the Corporate good look at the back of your have been filled by that depart- Editor Board which will be held June child while it is standing bare ment, We believe that is an en- SIMON S. INDIANER 30th. viable record in view of the fact before you? In the first five that our pharmacy does One regret of the administra- years of your child's life you not fill tion of D.M.S.C.O.S. is that the prescriptions by trade name but Associate Editor have dressed and undressed it that students and doctors use the school's facilities are not ade- around 500 times, You have look- MORT LEVIN quate to accommodate the large United States Pharmacopoeia and ed at its bare body, but, did you the National Formulary--as the number of applicants who are ever really see it? Most peo- Osteopathy Without Limitation desirous of studying osteopathy standards. ple do not unless it has been call- In keeping with and this is indeed a serious plight ed the idea that when more physicians are so to their attention by an alert a modern graduate is a "physi- physician. This makes for a cian plus" this indicates that his The President Chats badly needed. very deplorable condition, In order to maintain educa- medical training is not neglected tional standards, it is impossible Good health is an asset that as a part of the trainig pro- Another semester is closed and to accept more students than we many do not value until they lose gram of this college. With the we have a few days of vacation can adequately train. Along with it in some form of sickness. Why total number of hours of Phar- before the starting of the sum- the joys which are ours because do many people take better macology and Materia Medica mer session. During the year of this successful school year, care of their automobile than they taught, the modern D.O. has all many interesting changes were there is this element of regret. do of themselves? For example: that the M. D. has, plus oste- made at the old Alma Mater. Regret that the profession has They lubricate the car at regular opathy-in short, he is the most not sensed the need of contribut- intervals yet, they do not take highly trained medical technolo- ing to the colleges so that the their most important machine, gist in the world today. colleges can better train their. themselves and their families, to In addition to the very com- students and so that the colleges their physician and dentist for plete drug supply, the pharmacy can enlarge their plants and their proper checkups. This form of pro- carries a line of post-operative facilities and accept more stu- phylaxis is the greatest thing we belts and other accessories be- dents who wish to study osteopa- have today in the field of health. sides having a mail order depart- thy. It is truly heart rending to The health of an individual is ment for doctors throughout the have to tell a young man or a based to a large degree upon the middle west. Many practicing voung lady who has spent three condition of the spine during the physicians use the pharmacy as or four years in academic prepa- developing years of childhood. a source.of supply so that the ration with the desire to study department can buy in quanti- osteopathy that it is imnossible Take a good look at that child ties, thus saving individual phy- to accept them because there is of yours. Notice its posture when sicians and the pharmacy con- no room. sitting and standing. Is the spine siderable in drug costs because straight? Does it We had hoped to have a new have round of quantity buying. clinical building at the college shoulders? Is one shoulder lower Three pharmacists are on. duty by the close of this school year. than the other? Does it stand on at all times in that department That dream has not been realized one foot more than the other? and it continues to grow daily. and it will not be realized unless Also consider its habits. Do you the contributions of O.P.F. in- worry because its appetite does crease greatly. not seem good? Is it constipated New Clinic or subject to frequent headaches? All of these things or any one Dr. H. D. Meyer, class of '31, Help Your Profession Help of them may be the result of a anrd Dr, R. K. Richardson, class You by Contributing Now spine which is not in proper align- of '36, had the formal opening ment and consequently does not of their new Algona Osteopathic to the Osteopathic Progress let the other parts of the body Clinic on May 22nd, at Algona, Fund. Dr. Edwin F. Peters function properly. Iowa.

The past year has truly been a III ~I'IL~I I u i ---a--~-L------~- - --~------I I -----SI*L - a successful year at D.M.S.C.O.S., with 236 students enrolled from 35 states and 5 foreign countries. DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC The 1949 class which will enter next September is filled. All stu- dents in the new class will have STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL at least three years of college and fifty percent of them will have their baccalaureate degree. Department of: Thus we can truly anticipate that the 1949-50 school year likewise Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology will be a very successful year Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry for this institution, Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis During the school year many Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery improvements were made to the Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology college building. A new Anat- Internal Medicine Podiatry omy Research Laboratory has X-Ray been constructed and completely Diagnostic Clinic Exaamnations conducted by Staff Members furnished. This Research Lab- Only oratory is one of great import- ance to the osteopathic profes- Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee sion and Professor Gillaspy and includes el departments. For further information write or call:- her colleagues are engaged in numerous research problems DR. F J. McALLISTER, Chiefof-Staf which will be of value to the or profession. The Physiological Research MR. D AVE . CLARK, Hospital Administrator Laboratory has been enlarged with the addition of new equip- STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL ment and Dr. Grumbach and his assistants are engaged in research 725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa which will mean much to the os-

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: - A_------atrist and counselor. Many fam- specialization, the general prac- ily physicians knew more about titioner is coming into his own "The D. O.-Family Doctor" their patient's lives than their once more. Medical schools, sud- (This article is reprinted from the Division of Public and Professional Welfare, families or closest friends. And denly aware that many of their American Osteopathic Association) this knowledge helped the doc- students look down on general tors many times to trace dad's practice, are trying to stimulate Is the family doctor on his way out? Will increasing specializa- ulcers to worry over the mort- interest in it and even are estab- tion drive from the American scene the man who used to deliver our gage, or daughter's vague illness lishing special branches of study babies and take care of everything from a skinned knee to pneu- to an unhappy love affair. in the field. Small towns and monia? rural communities, hit the hard- Maybe you don't have a family doctor. Lots of families don't, Then came the era of medical est by the current doctor short- these days. He was the man who used to grab his little black bag specialization. All doctors will age, are offering special induce- and hurry out in the middle of the night because Johnny Jones readily admit that specialization ments to young doctors to set up had another appendicitis attack, or Mrs. Brown's baby had chosen is essential, in these days when practices. an inconvenient time to be born. scientific knowledge is so exten- sive and is changing so rapidly Meanwhile the osteopathic pro- The family doctor held a vital that no one person could possibly fession, always aware of the im- place in American family life. keep up with it. But they will portance of general practice, is He was physician, friend and "Family physicians might well of a also point out the dangers of placing added emphasis in its adviser. But in the past 50 years be called the front line over-specialization. Only about colleges on this foundation of the the trend in medicine, as in every professional army dedicated to and 15 per cent of all patients re- osteopathic school of medicine. thing else, has been toward spe- the elimination of disease quire a specialist's care-yet the cialization. It looks as though the control of physical disabil- From the time a student be- estimate of the percentage of gins his training in an osteopa- the family doctor, like the In- ity" certified specialists among doc- dian, may become a "vanishing Dr. Thomas predicts that in thic college, he is taught the im- tors today ranges from 30 to 55 portance of the general practi- American." the near future the outstanding per cent. However, more than 11,000 physician will be the well- tioner and the need for experi- osteopathic physicians, of whom trained general practitioner, who, The American public's desire ence in general practice, even if a large percentage are general by his education, observation and for the best in medical care leads he wants to specialize later on. can view the body in many persons to seek out spe- He is never allowed to forget practitioners or family. doctors, experience, practice is the basis say "we can't let this happen." its entirety, as an organic unit cialists when they really don't that general Osteopathy, since its origin 75 in which each organ, system or need them. The patient who of the healing arts professions. years ago, always has placed tissue must perform its proper used to go to Doc Smith with his Today, in this age of increased great emphasis on the import- function if health is to prevail. vague aches and pains now de- mechanization and specialization, ance of general practice, and considering the cides he needs a specialist's care, the family doctor is regaining these doctors believe that the a oe s one of the and, depending on where his the position of importance which particular pain is, he may go to always had been his for many family doctor's knowledge of his fundamental concepts of the sci- a cardiologist, a gastro-enterolo- patient's case and his personal ence of osteopathy, as revealed gist, a proctologist, a neurologist, centuries. For neither machine interest in it makes him as es- 75 years ago by Dr. Andrew a phychiatrist or a roentgenolo- nor specialist can ever replace sential today as in the past. Taylor Still, a "country doctor" gist. one of the most essential factors "The general practitioner is of the recognized school of medi- the foundation upon which any cine. Dr. Still believed that the This procedure is a dangerous in healing-the personal ele- school of medicine must be body was the perfect machine, one and can cause the patient ment. The family doctor alone, built," declares Dr. Robert B. and that for health to exist, the needless delay and expense. because of his knowledge of the Thomas, immediate past presi- human mechanism must be in Chances are he cannot diagnose his case correctly and will select patient and sympathy for him, dent of the American Osteopathic good running order, with all its can treat the patient as well as Association and a general prac- parts in good condition and in the wrong kind of specialist. So titioner in Huntington, West Vir- normal relationship. he will guess again. The patient the disease. ginia. "If the day of the general who indulges in self-diagnosis practitioner is over, I fear for Modern osteopathy is based may go from one specialist to the future development of all upon Dr. Stills tachings and another and end up convinced Important Notice schools of medicine, the modern physician believes, that he has been given the "run- The LOG BOOK Mailing scIooismedice.g as did the founder of osteopathy, around" by all doctors. "It is through his activities that in order to treat a patient List must include the ZONE that people first recognize the successfully he must know not The logical thing to do would NUMBERS, in its addresses. need for physicians in a com- only the disease but also the pa- have been to go to his family PLEASE send your ZONE munity. The general practitioner tient-his personality, his physi- doctor first. Then, if a specialist's NUMBER IN ON CHANGE as the family physician develops cal make-up, his past illnesses, care were necessary, the physi- OF ADDRESSES OR the confidence of his patients for his family problems. cian would have recommended WHEN MAILING IN NEW his school of healing. He as- the type of specialist whom his NAMES FOR THE LOG sumes a full share of the re- Until the turn of the century patient should see. BOOK. sponsibility for the development the family doctor was the family of a school of medicine. confidante, the practical psychi- After years of emphasis on __,~~~~~~LbC~L~~

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Volume 27 AUGUST, 1949 Number 7 Diamond Jubilee Convention Issue The 53rd annual convention of the American Osteopathic Associa- Osteopathic Physicians New Faculty Member tion was held in Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri, July 11th to 15th, 1949. This Diamond Jubilee Convention was indeed a most suc- To Rule on Future cessful affair. While the Dr. attendance was about the same as in pre- Edwin F. Peters, President vious years, the program Mental Cases of the Des Moines far excelled all others. Headquarters for Still College the convention of Osteopathy and Surgery an- were both the Jef- ferson and the Statler Hotels. LANSING-Gov. Williams has nounces the appointment of Dr. C. M. MacFall as Visiting Dr. H. Dale Pearson, of Erie, The Osteopaths Vs. signed a new mental health law Pro- Pennsylvania, was elected presi- fessor of Microscopic Anatomy which allows osteopathic phy- dent for 1949-50 school year. of the American Osteopathic The A. M. A." sicians as well as medical doctors Association for the ensuing year. to recommend commitments to Dr. MacFall is a native of D.M.S.C.O.S. Alumni Association Michigan institutions. Charlottesville, Virginia. He re- held their annual banquet during (Editorial Page of the St. Louis Clark Adams, legal adviser to ceived his LL.B. and A.B. degrees the convention in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 17, 1949) the Governor, said that changes from the University of Indiana Room of the Statler Hotel, on made by the Legislature now and his Ph.D. degree from the Wednesday evening, July 13th. open the door to mental deter- University of Virginia. Dr. Jean LaRoque, of Des Moines, The osteopaths have stolen a minations by osteopathic phy- Dr. MacFall is a member of was elected president of the As- march on the M.Ds. At the final sicians. the following professional or- sociation for the ensuing year; Dr. session of its Kiel Auditorium "The Legislature removed the ganization: Phi Chi, American As- E. S. Honsinger, of Ames, Iowa, convention, the American Osteo- one qualification restricting de- sociation for the Advancement of was elected secretary-treasurer. pathic Association voted to sup- cisions in mental cases to doctors Science, Virginia Academy of The banquet this year was the port the principle of contributory who practice medicine," Adams Science, American Association of largest attended for the past four health insurance under govern- said. Anatomists and American Para- years and the enthusiasm was ment supervision. sitologists, American Men of high. The special entertainment What the old guard of the "The Supreme Court has held Science. for the banquet was exceptional. American Medical Association that osteopaths may properly be de The banquet was under the direc- nounces as "socialized medicine called osteopathic physicians. Con- The professional experience of Dr. MacFall is as follows: tion of Dr. LeRoque who did a seems to the osteopaths to be a sequently the new law will permit most magnificent Austin Fellow job. During the esib w ofprvdn a courts to designate osteopaths as and Instructor of banquet Mr. Miles, Public Rela- desirable way of providing ade- well as doctors in mental cases." Physiology, Harvard Medical anq et MoureloMiles P bi Rein- quate medical care for all Ameri- School, 1916-27; tions Counselor for the Iowa So- c O Clark added that this expansion Assistant Profes- ciety of Osteopathicciet of Osteopathic P n cans. On this point, the osteo- sor Biology, California University Physician s r can be. in the law would not apply to and Surgeons, became enthused ore a at Los Angeles, 1927-28; Profes- .1 .e~p~rit^T^And more and m re orepeople ae are chiropractors who, he said, are with the spirit of the old grads rniz sor of Comparative Anatomy, Uni- th nor mea not designated as physicians. and wrote the following poem: reognzng versity of Virginia, Charlottes- the need for medical "Here's to dear old Still Col- Williams and his advisers de- ville, Virginia, 1928-33; Professor bated a long time before deciding lege, That may cause some A.M.A. and Head of Department of Home of good will land knowl- standpatter to suspect the osteo- to approve the new bill. Anatomy, School of Medicine, It was held finally that osteo- edge paths of catering to popular senti- South Dakota, 1933-37; Professor May it ever blaze the way ment. If so, he ought not to scold pathic physicians who take spe- of Anatomy, School of Medicine, cial courses in psychiatry, would To osteopathic education them, but rather the A.M.A.'s Creighton University, 1937-39; In our beloved U. S. A." high priced public relations ex- be qualified to pass upon mental Professor and Head of the De- cases. Dr. G. C. Redfield, of Rapid perts who are helping it to main- partment of Anatomy, George City, South Dakota, class of 1903, tain its own unpopular position. Washington University, 1939-46; was the oldest graduate attending. Visiting Professor of Anatomy, Dr. Redfield made a short speech New York Medical No Fee Splitting College, New on the history of the school and Dr Wickens Accepts York, N. Y., 1946-47. the importance of the osteopathic The House of Delegates of the physician developing a public re- Position in Pathology Ohio Osteopathic Association of lation program when in practice. Physicians and Surgeons, in ses- Death President Peters gave a review sion May 22 to open the 1949 con- of the past year's activities of the Dr. Arthur L. Wickens has ac- college showing the great growth cepted a position as head of the vention, adopted a resolution pro- News has arrived of the un- of the school, the fine enrollment hibiting fee-splitting on the part timely death of Dr. L. R. Kesten, department of pathology in the of association members and pro- of students and the bright pros- Des Moines Still College of Des Moines Still College alumnus pects of the school for this next Osteopathy and Surgery. Dr. vided strong penalities for viola- and co-founder of Flint General tions of the regulations. year. Wickens has just completed a Hospital. repre- residency in pathology at the The new policy provides that D.M.S.C.O.S. was well His professional associates and sented at the convention. The Kirksville College of Osteopathy when association members refer numerous friends here in Des following faculty members at- and Surgery. He was graduated a patient to an operating sur- Moines all mourn his parting. His tended: President Edwin F. from the college in 1940. geon for a surgical procedure and has truly been a life devoted to Peters, Dean John B. Shumaker, Dr. Wickens practiced in such patient is attended in the service. Doctors Byron Laycock, Paul Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from hospital by the referring phy- Kimberly, lRachel Woods, Carrie 1940 to 1943. From 1943 to 1945, sician, the operating surgeon and Approval Gilaspy, Leonard Grumbach and he served in the Canadian Armed Jean LeRoque; also Dr. Mary E. Forces as Director of the Depart- the attending physician shall bill Golden from the Board of Trus- ment of Physiotherapy of Re- the referred patient with an The Des Moines Still College of tees. patriation t-losnital Ofttowan Can- itemized account for professional Osteopathy and Surgery Clinical All of us felt that the Diamond ada. He came to the Kirksville services rendered. Members who Hospital was approved for three Jubilee Convention was a most College of Osteopathy and Sur- residencies for the ensuing year. violate the act will be expelled successful convention, and we are gery as an intern, in 1946. One residency in Obstetrics, one all looking forward to the con- from the association. - Buckeye Dr. Wickens is married and has in General Surgery and one in vention which will be held in two children, Peter, 5, and Beckie Osteopathic Physician. Pediatrics. Chicago next year. Jo, 2. THE LOG BOOK

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-- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - excelled. That which is to come The Dean's Letter must be Better Than The Best Corporate Board Holds Annual Meeting which has been done. Paradoxical? No. BETTER THAN BEST The Corporate Board of the Storey-Kenworthy Office Supply Des Moines Still College of Osteo- neces- Company, Des Moines. A paradoxical title? Not pathy and Surgery held the 1949 sarily. Since January, 1946, your annual meeting in the Burgundy Dr. Edwin F. Leininger, Des college has prospered continu- Washington 1 Moines. Room of the Des Moines Club, ously. ' News Letter in the City of Des Mo;nes, on Dr. Mossie B. Lovegrove, Des Financially? No. Thursday evening, June 30th. The Moines. Very few schools, if any, can annual meeting started with a Dr. Frederic J. McAllister, Des prosper financially. It would be On June 10, 1949, our state- delectable dinner of five courses. Moines. 3894 and Title I of like lifting onself by one's boot- ment on HR. Following dinner, Mr. Gibson C. Dr. Harry J. Marshall, Des the Thomas-Dingell bills, relating straps. Financial prosperity re- Holliday presided at the formal Moines. quires the cooperation of many to Federal aid for medical educa- session of the Corporate Board. tion was presented before the Mr. Raymond G. Miller, vice individuals. It means the coopera- Messrs. Gibson C. Holliday, Wil- of Capital City Bank, ad- House Committee on Interstate president tion of students, faculty, liam I. Sargent, William E. Ray, Des Moines. ministration, the board of trus- and Foreign Commerce by Dean Otterbein Dressier. The testi- and Fred Swanson, Jr., were re- Mr. Ray Mulder, president of tees, the profession, and the many elected to the Board of Trustees others who say a good word now mony establishes the need for ex- the Mulder Mortgage Company, pressed inclusion of osteopathic for a term of three years. Dr. Des Moines. and then without knowing the Ralph W. Jack was re-elected to institutions. Dr. 0. Edwin Owen, Des immense value of their casual the Board of Trustees as the remarks. On June 8, 1949, we submitted Moines. to the House Committee a pre- representative of the Iowa So- pros- Dr. Pa;ul L. Park, Des Moines. How, then, has the college liminary statement on the ciety of Osteopathic Physicians pered? There are many answers. Thomas-Dingell health insurance and Surgeons for the one year Mr. Williaim E. Ray, president The student body is composed bill HR. 4312, in the course of term. of the Grocers Wholesale Co-op., of keen, alert, intelligent young which we said: "It is and has The Corporate Board nominated Inc., Des Moines. people whose ambitions are to been the consistent policy of the Drs. Byron Cash, E. S. Honsinger, Mr. Don Reid, secretary of Iowa become indoctrinated and well American Osteopathic Association G. A. Whetstine, Mossie Love- Press Assn., Des Moines. versed in the osteopathic con- to offer active cooperation for the grove and H. L. Gulden as a slate Mr. William I. Sargent, vice cept; to serve human sickness to promotion and execution of any to be presented to the National president of Sargent Feeds Com- the best of their ability; to con- sound health plans instituted by Alumni Association of the col- pany, Des Moines. vince the world that osteopathy government or private sources, lege. From this slate, the mem- Winfield Scott, vice presi- is the fundamental form of heal- Mr. whether the plans be supported bership of the National Alumni of the Valley Bank and Trust ing. pre- dent by voluntary or compulsory Association will select its repre- Company, Des Moines. The faculty is stronger than it payments, although preference sentative for the Board of Trus- P. Scliwartz, Des has ever been and it is expending has been expressed for a single tees. Dr. John Moines. every effort toward smooth co- national prepayment plan sup- Mr. William I. Sargent, chair- vice operation and the formulation of ported by taxation as affording man of the Finance Committe of Mr. Fred Swanson, Jr., an integrated curriculum. the nearest to complete and com- the college, gave the financial president of Globe Machinery Des Moines. The administration, guided by prehensive coverage." report of the college. He re- Company, your president, devotes every -Chester D. Swope, D.O. ported that for the first time in Dr. E. E. Steffen, Des Moines. working hour, and many more, to the history of the college, 'he Mr. Marion Wallace, vice presi- the consideration of plans for "An Old Debt" total assets exceeded one million dent of Stoner-McCray System, further improvements. dollars. Des Moines. The Board of Trustees, com- Dr. E. S. Honsinger, class of President Peters made his an- Mr. Jack Wolfe, president of posed of serious, successful, '23, of Ames, Iowa, has been one nual report on the STATE OF Welch-Iowa Printing Company, prominent lay and professional of the great financial contributors THE COLLEGE with definite Des Moines. men, devotes time regularly to the to the Des Moines Still College recommendations for the ensuing affairs of the college. of Osteopathy and Surgery. year. itself, and par- The profession Recently, Mrs. Honsinger sub- The membership of the Cor- One Treatment A is keenly in- ticularly the alumni, mitted to a major operation. After porate Board and their business progress which the terested in the a most satisfactory recovery, Dr. or professional life is as follows: Week? school is making. This interest Honsinger attempted to pay the is exhibited by the many gifts surgeon who performed the Rev. WV. Murray Allen, Ames, phy- to the school and the selection operation for his professional Iowa, Pastor of First Congrega- If the average osteopathic prospec- with the and recommendation of services. Naturally, the surgeon tional Church, Ames. sician were approached tive students to be trained as not make a charge or ac- question, "Would your standard would Robert B. Bachman, Des future osteopathic physicians. a fee for the professional Dr. of living be impaired if you gave cept Moines. The profession and its schools services he had rendered. one treatment less per week?" are recognized today by many Dr. Honsinger felt that he did Dr. Lawrence TW.Boatman, he would unhestitantly say no. public agencies. It feels that the owe a debt, for the operation per- Santa Fe, New Mexico. Why, then, not put that fee world is beginning to see osteo- formed on his wife, and inasmuch Mr. Glen D. Boylan, president behind osteopathic progress? pathy in true perspective. And as the surgeon would not accept of the Athens Press, Iowa City, There canl be no question that this is so. a surgical fee, Dr. Honsinger Iowa. the average osteopathic physician The countless individuals who naturally thought of his alma Dr. Della B. Caldwell, Des would not suffer if his income have been helped by osteopathy mater. Moines. were reduced by the amount of a check are salesmen, each and every one. The college received Dr. Byron L. Cash, Des Moines. the fee of one treatment per for $250.00 with these words: if he contributed that There is no way to evaluate the Clark, General week-yet, "This money is not to be added Mr. Homser to the Osteopathic Progress degree of their cooperation. of Port Huron Ma- fee to my regular contribution to the Manager it would be of untold value The past year has been the Company, Des Moines. Fund O.P.F. but to start a new fund chinery in insuring the progress of osteo- best in the entire progressive which will be brought to the at- Mr. Ted Flynn, of the Flynn in- school, and indeed, pathic education. history of the tention of all physicians, so when surance Agency, Des Moines. of the profession. Having admit- The tuition each student pays they receive professional services Dr. Mary E. Golden, Des Moines. barely scratches -the surface of ted the fact, what is there to look rendered to gratis for services Dr. DeWitt V. Goode, Carlisle. cost of osteopathic. education forward to? they will the members of their family, and research. On reflection, we instantly feel the debt they justly owe and Dr. C. Ira Gordon, Des Moines. realize that in human relation- send that amount to their alma Dr. Howard A. Graney, Des Remember that osteopathy can ships, no level which has been mater." Moines. live only so long as it continues reached can be perfect. Dr. Hazen L. Gulden, Ames, to grow. And what does it need The college is most appreciative make it grow? From each Two years ago the freshman to Dr. Hon- Iowa. to and deeply indebted - just one treatment a class was regarded by many as and of you singer for his contribution Mr. Gibson C'. Holliday, lawyer, week ! the best ever to be admitted. Last trusts that many other alumni of Des Moines. freshman class was so -A Student. year, the the school will follow the pre- S. Honsinger, Ames, as well. Next year the Dr. E. regarded cedent already established, and it Iowa. freshman class should be even is the sincerest wish of the col- Dr. Ralph V. Jack, Ogden, better. lege family that Mrs. Honsinger Osteopathy Without Iowa. time passes, the best that will soon be enjoying good As Mr. Arthur G. Kenworthy, Limitation has been accomplished becomes health. THE LOG BOOK

10. Easy does it. Quick solutions Visitors Ahe .fnog Inoo Ten Simpleu Rules for are often the quick route to Good Human Relations trouble. Take your time. Dr. H. W. Merrill, class of '45, The Official Publication of now of Tigard, Oregon, visited DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE The Office of Industrial Rela- Your Thoughts his alma mater over the week- OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY tions offers the following: end of July 1-3. After gradua- For three years, Professor Wal- And Health tion, Dr. Merrill remained at the lace Brett college as Editor Donham of Harvard a teacher of Bacteri- and associates from other uni- ology and Registrar until the fall SIMON S. INDIANER versities did research for their Did you ever stop to realize of 1946. At present Dr. Merrill pioneer course in Human Rela- the effects your thoughts may is in charge of the pathology Associate Editor tions-the art of getting along have upon your health? laboratory of the Portland Osteo- MORT LEVIN with people. Here are ten simple pathic Hospital. Come back and rules for keeping out, or getting When we allow thoughts which see us again, Dr. Merrill. are not normal and healthy to Osteopathy Without Limitation out, of trouble, distilled for all * * * of us mortals occupy our minds, we are send- from the rich mash Dr. Charles of the professors' ing out signals to all parts of the W. Ball, class of collective ex- 1942, now chief surgeon at periences: body to do things which they the The President Chats should not be doing. It is in Riverside Osteopathic Hospital 1. Learn all about a problem be- this way that we continually and Clinic of Blackwell, Okla- fore trying to solve it. damage our health. These may homa, visited the old school the Mr. F. G. Kettlekamp, Alumni Listen a lot. Talk a little. weekend of July 1-5. This is Dr. Secretary, Washington University be signals causing overwork of a; 2. See the total situation. Don't part or they they may be stop- Ball's first visit back to the school at St. Louis, Missouri in his arti- since his graduation. act on just a part of it. ing the normal function. For We trust cle entitled "How to Make Alumni that Dr. Ball will come back Fully Effective" in Vol. 6, No. 6, example, thoughts of anger and 3. Don't be deceived by logic. hate keep the adrenalin produc- often to see us. June 1949, of College and Uni- Most problems are full of versity Business, p. 7, states that ing glands working overtime. This i. ^ * emotion. Emotions aren't excess of adrenalin will produce, "the traditions of their school are "logical." Dr. Owen O. Taylor, class of the most fondly remembered by among many other things, a 1930, Grand Junction, Colorado, most of the alumni." ". ... that 4. Watch the meaning of words. speeding up of the heart and a was a college visitor on June 24. Look behind words to get rise in blood pressure. To make the good alumnus is one who * * loves and appreciates his univer- their full impact. the heart work too fast is add- sity; one who has been inculcated 5. No moral judgments, please. ing strain to it which will make Dr. James R. Woodmansee, on the campus with the love of Until you have diagnosed a it wear out much too quickly. class of 1944, now of Portland, the institution and not of the problem don't leap to con- Thus, through these wrong Oregon, was a visitor at the alumni secretary." clusions about what's right thoughts, several years may be school on July 7. Dr. Wood- removed Every institution of higher edu- and what's wrong. from your life. mansee was connected with our cation has two types of alumni: 6. Imagine yourself in the other The large group of thoughts hospital as clinician before enter- 1) those who are proud of their fellow's shoes. See how the which we know as worry is ing practice in Portland. school, and while they recognize problem looks from where he damaging the health of many the institution's many weakness- sits. everyday. The different phases es are not critical, but are anxious 7. When a problem gets you which these thoughts cover will Dr. T. D. Crews, class of 1936, to help make the alma mater a down, get away from it. Put cause them to affect many dif- Gonzales, Texas, was a visitor on July better institution and one that it in the back of your mind ferent organs of the body. 7th. will continue to make its contribu- for a week. When you ap- If you would keep tion to society; 2) those who are good health, proach it again the solution remove reaping the benefits of the the abnormal and un- years may be obvious. healthy they spent in the halls of learn- thoughts from your 8. Ask yourself, "What are the mind. ing and are earning a livelihood In this way you will let To whom would you like to forces acting upon the other the organs and glands as the result of their college ex- of the have the LOG BOOK sent? fellow? Why does he behave body function as they should. We periences, but who are parasites as he does? A prospective student? in the Alumni Association. They all know that they wear out soon 9. Diagnosis must never contribute to their college come before enough with out us constantly A school library? action. Use and when the name of the school the doctor's ap- overworking them by the un- Send us the name and ad- proach. Don't prescribe until is mentioned, they can only re- healthy thoughts which we let dress. you're sure what is wrong. call their unpleasant experiences. enter our minds. This second group of alumni are in the great minority, but still I_ I- I IEl - - I. _IIYI I -- I L 11 , 1911 A they are a headache to alumni or- ganizations. DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC "Alumni Spirit" that spirit which prompts an alumnus to help his Alma Mater in many STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL ways is one of the main pillars upon which American education has been built. Department of: Each of the six osteopathic col- Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis leges of the United States has Proctology many alumni who belongs to the Cardlio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry first group previously mentioned. Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis Their contributions to O.P.F., Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery their attendance at Homecoming Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Week, and their every act por- Urology trays them as true disciples of Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray American education. If every Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only graduate of our American col- leges could realize the obliga- Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee tions which he owes to his col- includes r'l departments. For further information write or call:- lege, if he could only remember those words spoken at the time DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff of the conferring of his degree or when his President said, "I now MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator confer upon you the degree of with all of the rights, STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL privileges and responsibilities ap- 725 Sixth Avenue Des pertaining thereto" he would Moines, Iowa always be a good alumnus. - -- -- · I - · I · _ __1 I _ LI d i THE LOG BOOK

- - -_. - ous, it is not a sacrifice on the X-ray EXTERNSHIP part of the student. It is a real privilege. Technique of taking x-ray pic- Hospital Notes tures and developing negatives. One of the most fascinating Student Schedule Instruction in roentgenological in- and valuable phases of the Des The technique and terpretations. to put this Moines Still College curriculum student is required of deep x-ray therapy Where are we going Each senior principles can we move has been the externship, estab- of one complete neoplastic growths. department? How to spend a total in irradicating to make room? lished as an integral part of the duty, at one that department semester externship we increase the ef- senior students' schedule. osteopathic hospitals. How can of our three Orthopedics the diagnostic service Each man feels a debt of grati- are Still College ficiency of These hospitals more room.? Such are tude to the three fine osteopathic Hospital, Des Moines Demonstration of fracture without Osteopathic questions arising in increas- hospitals in Des Moines for their Hospital and Wilden splints and plaster equipment; the General ing regularity at the hospital. patient and diligent instruction in Osteopathic Hospital. An outline bed frame traction apparatus; hospital procedures. The training of the schedule observed at all cast removing instruments and The daily patient traffic is in- gives completeness to the student three of these hospitals is as fol- methods. creasing to such an extent that training which instills in him self- lows: the staff at the hospital is at a confidence, familiarity with other- Urology loss to know where to turn next. wise foreign, but routine care of Surgery Room is at a premium to the ex- hospitalized cases. Use of cystoscopic and urologi- tent that every nook and cranny Observation of all major and cal instruments, bougies and is being untilized - even broom Correlation minor surgery. Instruction is catheters. closets have professional equip- given in the use of sutures, rub- ment in them and hallways are Daily contact with the variety ber dams and drains, ear, nose Obstetrics utilized in every way possible, of acute disorders culminating and throat instruments, cautery, and unless somebody can discover four years of diligent textbook, antisepsis, sterile dressings and Pre-natal management of the a method of expanding rooms the laboratory and clinical training bandaging; indications and con- gravid female and opportunity to staff is about ready to go berserk. vitalize the practice and modus traindications for skin clips. observe or assist in the delivery operandi of the osteopathic phy- of the child. Demonstration of sician. Repeated observation of Anesthesia the proper post-natal manage- Socialized Medicine symptoms, diagnostic methods and ment of the mother. therapeutic measures as described Demonstration of the tech- general The adventure in socialized in the textbooks, or with varia- nique of administering Nursery butt of and medicine has been the tions demanded by peculiarities of and local anesthetics (drop currently ethylene, ni- jokes, like this one, the case, make a lasting and injection method), Bathing and infant feeding in London: A pento- making the rounds indelible impression on the mind trous oxide, cyclopropane, schedules. Health Service patient chloroform, and the National of a senior student. The extern- thol sodium, to see his doctor. He walk- of oxygen and car- went ship provides a grand opportunity administration Laboratory ed through the front door and The stages and signs for correlation, comparison and bon dioxide. found himself facing two more correction of ideas gleaned from of anesthesia are carefully demon- Complete analysis of blood and "Male" and use doors marked a study of the problems of a strated and the therapeutic urine sample daily. Study of "Female." physician. use of oxygen for emergency stains and chemicals used in blood He went through the door for work is pointed out. and urine analysis. Preparation males and saw another corridor Internal Medicine with two doors, one marked "Over Increasingly larger numbers of Demonstrations 21" and the other "Under 21." Des Moines graduates accept in- Use of narcotics pre- and post- Through the "Over 21" door ternships upon receiving their operatively. The methods of pre- a. Wangensteen suction appa- were yet two more, marked D.O. degree. The externship they operative medication. The in- ratus. "Married" and "Single." Next receive should raise this propor- dications, dosages, and counter- b. Paevex boot apparatus. choice of two doors was "Con- tion even higher, for curricular indications of demerol, morphine, c. Electrocardiograph machine. servative" and "Socialist." makes clear the scopolamine and atropine. hospital training d. Basal metabolism apparatus. He went through the one mark- virtually unlimited advantages him- e Autoclave sterilization. ed "Conservative" and found which can be derived from grad- Postoperative Care self in the street. it f. Complete abdominal surgical uate study. Not only does -The Right Hand. make a student more eager for Management of tonsil and ade- preparation. interne's training, but also it pre- noid clinic patients. Demonstra- pares him for many of the tasks tion of transportation of post- Out Patient Help Your Profession Help surgical cases. Daily osteopathic during in- You by Contributing Now which will face him treatment of all surgical patients, The management of minor sur- ternship and in practice. Although with manipulative therapy when- gical and medical problems and to the Osteopathic Progress the schedule for externes is rigor- ever indicated. emergency treatment. Fund.

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Volume 27 AUGUST, 1949 Number 8 The Report Of The President

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an abstract of the few years have made possible are in desperate need of ex- President's Report to the Corporate Board of Des Moines for the graduates of this college panding our out-patient teach- to write the examination for li- ing departments, our labora- Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery. This report was censure in most every state in tories and classrooms. Our presented by Dr. Peters on Thursday evening, June 30th the United States. equipment needs replacement. at the annual meeting of the Corporate Board which was As I stated in the President's Much of it is obsolete." Report of last year, the cost of held at the Des Moines Club. The Osteopathic Progress Fund A411alumni and friends of D.M.S.C.O.S. will be pleased medical education has become so Campaign was inaugurated in to learn of the advances made by the College in recent high that people of moderate 1946 by the American Osteo- means can no longer afford to years, and no doubt, the sense of pride of all alumni will pathic Association to provide send their sons and daughters to funds for the six osteopathic col- prompt more active participation in helping D.M.S0C.O.S professional schools. This is a leges of the United States, name- serious problem continue to grow and to achieve more prominence in the facing all institu- ly: The Chicago-College of Osteo- tions of the healing arts. At the field of higher education. pathy, Chicago, Illinois; College present time the federal govern- of Osteopathic Physicians and Ninteen Hundred and Forty- ment is considering some type of Surgeons, Los Angeles, California; types of educational institutions federal aid to medical schools. eight was the Golden Anniver- are today faced with these prob- Des Moines Still College of Osteo- of the Des Moines Still It is too early for any institution sary year lems. It behooves the administra- pathy and Surgery, Des Moines, and Sur- to count very much on what College of Osteopathy tion and the Board of Trustees to Iowa; Kansas City College of school year opened, may happen in Washington. gery. The strive to overcome these weak- Osteopathy and Surgery, Kansas Dr. Otterbein Dressier, dean of City, Missouri; Kirksville College nesses as soon as possible. We the Philadelphia College of Osteo- feel that we have many strengths of Osteopathy and Surgery, pathy, immediate past president Kirksville, Missouri; and the at the institution at the present of the American Association of time. But the college cannot grow. Philadelphia College of Osteo- Osteopathic College and member pathy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. cannot meet the demands placed of the Healing Arts Educational upon it; cannot assume the re- It has progressed at a moderate Advisory Committee (a commit- pace. The amount of monies re- sponsibility which it should unless tee established in the fall of 1948 there are additional funds forth- ceived by the Des Moines Still by the Director of Selective Serv- College of Osteopathy and Sur- coming. Funds for the immediate ice) made the following statement enlargement of the plant; funds gery from this concentrated drive before the Health Subcommittee has been most disappointing. , for the increasing of competent of the House Committee on Inter- faculty and staff personnel; and state and Foreign Commerce on The lack of financial aid from funds for additional equipment. June 10, 1949 the profession has prevented the college from expanding its phy- It is indeed a serious plight "The cost of training in osteo- qualified young sical plant so as to adequately when hundreds of pathic colleges for the fiscal men and women are desirous of meet the constant demands placed year 1948 exceeded 3 and i, entering the osteopathic profes- upon the school. This is not to million dollars, less than 25% be misconstrued that the admin- sion and are unable to enter our of which was paid for by tui- colleges for the lack istration and the Board of Trus- osteopathic tion and fees. There are less Under pres- tees are not appreciative of the of physical facilities. seniors this year than any the Des Moines pledges and monies so far re- ent conditionS, other years because that class College of Osteopathy and ceived, because they are but Still entered during the time Surgery can accept only seventy when there is much regret that so many preprofessional students were students a year in the entering of the physicians throughout the not deferred by Selective Serv class. This represents about one osteopathic profession have fail- ice. For a number of years the student in -five who is qualified ed to realize that their annual average number of degrees and who makes application for contribution to the Osteopathic granted exceeded 400. The cur- admission. The freshman class of Progress Fund for the osteo- Dr. Edwin F. Peters rent class is less than 150. seventy members, entering in the pathic colleges must be consider- "Like most of the medical ed as an insurance premium they on Monday, September 13th, with fall of 1949, will all. have the minimum of three years of col- schools, osteopathic colleges re- pay for the practice rights they an enrollment of two hundred ceive no assistance from public enjoy. thirty-six students represent- lege premedical training and more than fifty percent will have funds. Instead they are de- During . the past year, the ing thirty-five states and five pendent on the generosity of foreign countries. The caliber of a baccalaureate degree, Bureau of Professional Education alumni and charitable institu- and Colleges of the American the students enrolled, the educa- Nineteen hundred and forty- tions, and these sources are be- Osteopathic Association, of which tional background and the moti- eight, the Golden Jubilee Year of coming less and less sufficient. your president is a member, was vation of the student body was Des Moines Still College of Osteo- Deficit financing is a necessity. accepted into membership as a most heartening, not only to the pathy and Surgery has seen More and more time and effort constituent member in the Ameri- administration but to the faculty recognition brought to the school. by college administrative per- on Education. With and Board of Trustees as well. 1948, our college, can Council On October 4th, sonnel that should be devoted Dr. R. 0. McCaughan, the Execu- along with some of our sister While your president feels that to operational purposes must be tive Secretary of the American colleges, received formal recogni- your college has made great spent in fund raising. Osteopathic Association, Dr. R. strides during the current school tion by the State of New Jersey. MeFarlane Tilley, Chairman of 16, 1949, our college "In the meantime, costs have year, he is certainly cognizant of On March the Bureau of Professional Edu- formal recognition from multiplied. Faculty members the many weaknesses which still received cation and Colleges, your presi- the Commonwealth of Massa- are serving at a sacrifice. In- exist. The Des Moines Still Col- deed, unless some such assist- dent was appointed as one of the lege of Osteopathy and Surgery chusetts. These recognitions, add- ance as that proposed in this three delegates to represent the is not unique in the fact that ed to the states in which recogni- bill is made available our osteopathic profession at the it has many weaknesses as all tion has been received in the last faculties will be depleted. We American Council on Education. THE LOG BOOK

,-- ...... ,_...... - ,, , .- ~- dogs by electric two anesthetized This delegation has attended TABLE 1 stimulation through fixed meetings of the Council in Wash- Table 1 shows the number of students attending Des Moines electrodes. George Clark, ington, D. C. The first meeting C. Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery for each of the past five Kao Liang Chow, Carrie was held during the last week of D. A. Kloty, and the current year. This Table shows the growth of the Gillaspy, and January, 1949, and the second in years of Anatomy, the Chi- since 1943. Dept. the first week of May, 1949. student body cago Medical School, Yerkes by the American Recognition Year 1943-44 1944-45 1945-46 1946-47 1947-48 1948-49 Laboratories of Primate Bi- Council on Education is further 98 ology, and the Des Moines proof that osteopathic colleges Freshman ---- 17 11 13 65 100 83 Still College of Osteopathy are becoming recognized by the Sophomore .-...... 13 15 11 14 61 40 and Surgery. leading educators of our land as Junior ...... 18 14 13 22 15 15 17 15 23 15 2. Demonstration: Unilateral meriting full recognition as in- Senior ...... - .. 20 Carrie C. 25 20 renal agenesis. sttitutions of higher learning. Post Graduate ---- 32 Gillaspy, Dept. of Anatomy, One of the most important rea- Des Moines Still College of sons that the 1948-49 school year Total ...... 100 80 74 116 199 236 Osteopathy and Surgery. has been such a successful one Published papers. Carrie C. can be attributed to the faithful Gillaspy, M.S. service rendered by the Board of TABLE 2 in the Rep- Trustees to our institution. 2 shows the enrollment and progress for the various classes 1. Chromatolysis Table tile. They have given freely of their during the 1948-49 academic year. time, not only for Board meet- Anatomic Record, V. 100, 1948. ings but also in committee meet- ENROLLMENT no. 4, page 135. ings to further the advancement 2. An experienced study of the September, 1948 June, 1949 of this institution. It is impos- Class cranial motor nuclei in the sible for the president to express Freshman "B" - ...... ---...- 68 0 alligator. his appreciation and gratitude to Freshman "A" . . -- 30...... - 52 Anatomical Record, V. 100, 1948. the Board of Trustees for the Sophomore "B" ..---...... 65 28 no. 4, page 33, April, services they have rendered. The Sophomore "A" .-.....--..... 18 60 3. Responses elicited from the faculty and the student body like- Junior "B" .-...... 40 17 anterior limbic region of un- wise feel a debt of gratitude to Junior "A" ....------0 40 anesthetized dogs by electric our Board of Trustees who have Senior "B" .------7 0 stimulation through fixed Clark, develop the program to Senior "A" .-...... ------8 7 electrodes. George helped Carrie C. we have attain- Kao Liang Chow, the height that and D. A. Kloty. time. But if we are Total -...... ------.--- 236 204 Gillaspy ed at this Anatomical Record, V. 103, the type to continue to develop NOTE: Graduates: January 1949-8; June 1949-7. no. 3, page 19. March, 1945. of institution which is desired in 12 Freshmen dropped voluntarily. agenesis. Des Moines, every member of the 4. Unilateral renal 4 Freshmen were dropped because of poor scholarship. Record V. 103, Board of Trustees and every Anatomical 1 Sophomore was not permitted to continue because of no. 3, page 154. 1949. member of the Corporate Board failure to attend his classes. freely of 5. Changes in Inorganic Sub- must continue to give -- - ~~~~~~~~~ their time and service. stances in Mammalian Nerve students was 26 years faculty members in conferences Cells due to Starvation. for the entering The Board of Trustees and 31 of the entering class were and councils of learned societies In press, Journal of Cellular the past year has operated under married at the time of their en- indicates beyond any question of and Comparative Physiology. following committees: a doubt the respect held by va- rollment in the college. The need for specimens is still 1) Executive and Endowment; rious educational associations for the staff members of your college. great. In this connection it may 2) Finance; 3) Operating; 4) be mentioned that the depart- Maintenance. FACULTY: Many of our faculty members have been called to be on the ment is giving a course of instruc- The college has operated under The past year has seen the fol- programs of the various state so- tion to the personnel of the Bu- the following ten faculty com- lowing additions to the faculty of ciety meetings of the osteopathic reau of Vital Statistics of the mittees: the college: profession. This again attests to Iowa Department of Health. The given to us by program will cover a period of 1) Executive; 2) Admissions A.B., the recognition Mary Doris Carpenter, the osteopathic profession. approximately two years. and Credentials; 3) A. O. A. M.S., Clinical Pathology. Loan; 4) Post-graduate Educa- Frisbie, A.B., Labora- I PHYSIOLOGY: Charles REVIEWS OF tion; 5) Library; 6) Student tory Instructor in Physiology. DEPARTMENTAL L. Grumbach, Ph.D., Chairman Activity; 7) Visual Education; THE COLLEGE, PREPARED 8) Curriculum and Schedule; Stanley Griffin, B.A., D.O., Lab- BY THE OFFICE OF THE For the past year the depart- 9) Health and Housing; and, oratory Instructor in Pharma- DEAN ARE AS FOLLOWS: ment has been augmented by the and Correla- cology. addition of Mr. C. H. Frisbie as 10) Comprehensive I ANATOMY tion Examination. Edward R. Minnick, B.S., D.O., laboratory instructor. Mr. Fris- Asst. Prof. in Osteopathic Carry Gillaspy, M.S., Chairman bie has been forced to resign at Des Moines will be the conven- Medicine. the close of the year because of Spectacular changes have oc- tion city for the American Col- Stanislaus Sulkowski, D.O., Asst. his economic circumstances. Al- Surgeons, the curred in this department which though no research has been com- lege of Osteopathic Prof. in Pathology. atten- of Radiologists make it one to command pleted and published, the depart- American College Oscar J. Van Renterghem, B.S., laboratory in Osteopathic tion. The dissection ment is actively engaged in re- and the American Laboratory Instructor in An- anatomy has been rede- meeting in gross search along two major lines: Hospital Association atomy. signed in such a way that more There are many October, 1950. A.B., M.S., In- space is available, and at the 2. Research on the activity of college must do William Walters, things which the in Bacteriology. same time a fine research lab- peripheral nerve of the frog. conven- structor to help make this great oratory of ample size has been 1. Research on the osteopathic tion a success, and there are The Des Moines Still College of created. lesion (in conjunction with and many many improvements Osteopathy and Surgery as of the A museum showcase with fluor- the Clinic and the depart- at the additions we must make present school year has a faculty escent lighting now houses and ment of Principles and Tech- college before we can adequately of 24 full time teachers and 14 exhibits specimens in a most sat- nique under Dr. Laycock). handle the guests who will be part time teachers. This does not isfactory fashion. that time. may reasonably be ours in the city at include the 12 special teachers and Publication The courses in Histology expected early in 1950. and demonstrators who are mem- Embryology have been augmented bers of the college's official fac- by the addition of good teaching The course in Physiology has STUDENT BODY: ulty. models. been postponed in the curriculum of body of 236 stu- The faculty has taken more in- Research for 1948-49 as re- to start in the second semester The student the belief states and terest in the college and student ported by Professor Gillaspy is the Freshman year in dents came from 35 in Embryology, The states affairs this year than in previous presented herewith: that clearance 5 foreign countries. Biochemistry, Neuroanatomy and and New York years. The monthly faculty meet- of Iowa, Michigan Research papers read at the part of Gross Anatomy will pro- in order named sent the largest ings have been well attended and very stimulating. American Association of Anato- vide better assimilation of the number of students to our school. mists, Temple University School subject on the part of the stu- The average pre-professional The educational advancements of Medicine, April 13-15, 1949. dents. training of the entire class in the ,made by our faculty in the past in fall of 1948 was 31/2 years of year has been no less than as- 1. Responses elicited from the The laboratory is inadequate 70 students education, the average age of the tounding. Participation by various anterior limbic region of un- size to accommodate THE LOG BOOK

city and state public health af- turned to the faculty from a Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fa- fairs. year's advanced study in Ortho- gen's services will greatly €^e tog Book pedics at the College of Osteopa- strengthen the teaching and pro- VI OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE thic Physicians and Surgeons in fessional program of the college. The Official Publication of K. M. Dirlam, D.O., Acting Chairman DEiS MOINES STILL COLLEGE LIBRARY: OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY Because of the permanent na- ture of the illness of Dr. John Hours: Editor Woods, this department has suf- 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., M., T., W., Th., F. fered greatly. SIMON S. INDIANER 8:00 a.m.-tL2:00 noon S. The courses of instruction have continued as usual with some Periodical Files: Associate Editor slight alteration. At 'the present One objective of the library has been to have complete bound files MORT LEVIN time Dr. Saul Siegel is teaching of all medical periodicals for which we subscribe, from 1944 to date. as a substitute. Much difficulty The following is a report of the periodicals: Osteopathy Without Limitation is experienced in finding men to teach in the clinical subjects. 75 Medical periodicals by subscription. Teaching seems to mean too great 9 Medical periodicals were added this year. in two sections. When more space a sacrifice of time and money for 64 Medical periodicals are bound regularly. is available, consideration of this most of the qualified physicians. 39 Medical periodicals are complete from 1944 to date. situation is important. The division of pediatrics has 17 Medical periodicals are long, files. 10 Medical periodicals are incomplete from 1944 to date. III BIOCHEMISTRY shown growth and professional improvement during the past year. 15 Medical periodicals are short files. John B. Shumaker, Ph.D., Dr. Frank Souders, a graduate of 41 Osteopathic periodicals. Chairman the Kirksville College of Oste- Book Stock: During the past year little or no opathy and Surgery, has been added to the department. Under Number of accessions May 1, 1948-...... 3,223 change has occurred. Mr. O. J. Number of accessions May 1, 1949.------... 3,617 Van Renterghem took charge of the supervision of Dr. Rachel Woods, the Pediatrics Free Clinic Books cataloged ------310 the laboratory instruction in the New Books added ...... --- 181 fall semester, spending part of held each Wednesday afternoon has grown to the proportion that his time as well as instructor in Daily Statistics: anatomy. In the spring, he de- enlarged quarters must be pro- vided in the very near future. Days open ------235 voted full time to anatomy. He Attendance ------. .-. 3,152 will not be available in the future. VII SURGERY Average per day------..--- 14 Instruction in laboratory presents Howard A. Graney, D.O., Reserve Books (overnight) ...... -...... 243 a problem. The course is offered Chairman Reserve only in the fall. It is nearly im- Books (2 hr. loan) .------...... 549 possible to find a part time in- Dr. McAllister has met his as- Total Reserve Book Circulation--. ..- --.- 814 structor for this subject for only signed classes in surgery with a Total Circulation ----- ...... 2,245 one semester. high degree of regularity. He has Expansion of the Classification for Osteopathy: The laboratory is initially well served in the college quite satis- factorily. An important project this year has been the reclassification and ex- stocked, and very little new pansion of the 6W Osteopathy in the Boston Medical Library Classi- equipment He has published one paper- is necessary at this fication scheme, which necessitated the remarking time. Replacement of glassware "Special Treatment of Epilepsy," of all Osteopathic is always necessary. Journal, A.O.A., October 1948. books. He reports research in progress Inter-Library Loan: IV PATHOLOGY entitled, "Epilepsy Case Reports," O. E. Owen, D.O., Chairman to be completed immediately. 14 loans received. 20 letters written to locate material. The division of proctology Due to his recent illness it is under 87 articles Dr. B. E. Poundstone, has be- received. highly improbable that Dr. Owen 5 professors have used the service in their research. will be able to serve this depart- come a very strong division of the ment again in the near future. institution. Dr. Poundstone's abil- ity as a proctologist has com- Physical Improvement: Active instruction has been 2 new sections of book shelves. under the joint direction of Dr. manded the respect of all who have been associated with him. 6 new Chiland fluorescent lights. LeRoque and Dr. Sulkowski. Both Robert Fagen has just re- Tiling of the floor. of these men are engaged in es- Dr. sentially full time practice and _ must be thanked and compli- mented on the comparative effi- ciency and interest which they DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC have maintained. Their replacement by Dr. Wick- ens, a graduate of the Kirksville STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL C'ollege of Osteopathy and Sur- gery, should improve the situation considerably this coming year. Department of: The department has progressed Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology this past year: Anesthesiology 1. Improved slides for teaching Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry and a better assortment. Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis 2. Expansion of museum. Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery 3. Remodeling of the clinical Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology laboratory and placement of a full time technologist Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray therein. (Miss Carpenter.) Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only V BACTERIOLOGY M. P. Moon, Ph.D., Chairman Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee The laboratory definitely re- includes Fev departments. For further information write or call:- quires more space in order to simplify the sectioning of the DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff class in all courses of study. or No research has been completed or published. Research in prog- MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator ress is "Comparative Bacteriolog- ical Studies on the Efficiency of STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL Shampoo Products." On the whole the department 725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa has functioned satisfactorily. Dr. Moon is becoming quite active in ______THE LOG BOOK

VIII OBSTETRICS AND oratory has been remodeled other schools of the healing arts. post-graduate program of 'GYNECOLOGY and modernized. During the past year the Ad- education. R. B. Bachman, D.O., Chairman 3. The coffee shop, on the first mission Committee, consisting of 4. To establish a program of floor, has proved to be suc- Dr. John B. Shumaker, Dr. M. P. teacher retirement. Dr. Bachman has discharged his cessful from the standpoint teaching duties very satisfactorily Moon and Dr. Carl Nagy, has of patronage. Students and been most active. They have met The remaining six recommenda- with the single exception that have visited it some difficulty has been experi- faculty alike regularly each week throughout tions have been given serious con- enced in finding suitable time to daily. the year and have not only care- sideration and to a more or less teach O.B. laboratory. This dif- 4. Tiling of several rooms has fully analyzed the several hun- degree, carried out. They are: ficulty may be ascribed to his been done. Completion of dred applications received for the heavy hospital load. tiling the library and build- incoming class, but have inter- 1. To provide immediately a ing of additional stacks has viewed practically every applicant program of financing the IX OSTEOPATHIC PRINUCIPLES made the library most at- which has been selected. college. AND TECHNIQUE tractive. Last year, ten distinct recom- 2. To secure the services of B. E. Laycock, D.O., Chairman 5. The laboratory and office of mendations were made in the additional faculty members Dr. Agersborg has been President's Annual Report. Of for the various departments This department has been cre- moved to the fifth floor to the ten, four of the recommenda- of the college. ated from the department of Os- make space for the phy- tions have not been given any teopathic Medicine and will oper- siology research laboratory. 3. To provide additional labor- consideration at all; the reason atories for research and in- ate officially from the close of the the lack of adequate funds. course in 6. The anatomy laboratory has was struction. current year. A junior been completely remodeled They are, namely: Cranial Osteopathy is included in 4. To enlarge the laboratories the courses offered in this depart- to include a museum and research laboratory. a Clinical of the fourth and fifth floors ment. 1. To construct of the college building. Twenty new treating tables 7. Twenty treating tables have Building. been added to the technique 5. To secure accommodations have been added to the depart- 2. To provide adequate quar- for student assemblies. ment. laboratory. ters for an osteopathic tech- 6. To make the Golden Anni- nique laboratory. versary Year Celebration X CLINICS INTERNS: 3. To develop a well organized most outstanding. B. E. Laycock, D.O., Director The Intern Committee has ex- With the assistance of Dr. Min- perienced difficulty in obtaining nick and Dr. Kimberly, this de- interns and residents for the hos- RECOMMENDATIONS: partment has functioned more pital. At the present time one smoothly than usual. intern is on duty. Some improve- herewith presented for the augmented The following recommendations are Equipment has been ment is anticipated in the sping careful consideration of the Corporate Board: by the acquisition of a spinolator and summer of 1950 as nine ap- and two short wave diathermies. plications are on file for intern- 1. That the physical plant of the college be enlarged before Larger classes are now coming ship at the present time. the opening of the fall term of school. into the Clinic causing a great Compensation has been raised 2. That a program of teacher retirement be put into effect need' for more treating rooms. from $25.00 to $50.00 in order to in the immediate future. Twelve to fifteen more rooms are compete with other hospitals but 3. That an adequate program of financing be established so needed to meet the needs of the no relief became apparent. incoming students to the clinic. additional competent faculty and staff members may be employed. CONCLUSION: 4. That a coal stoker be installed for the college before the THE PHYSICAL PLANT: opening of the fall term. In general, the past school While expansion of the college Respectively submitted, in the form of increased space year has been a successful year. has not occurred, extensive Especially is this true when a changes and improvements have comparison with the past few taken place within the college years is made, but the past year building. The important improve- falls far short of the ideal due ments are as follows: to inadequate financial support. Today, the basic science years lighting has re- 1. Fluorescent are reasonably well stabilized. Edwin F. Peters, Ph.D. placed all old type lights The instruction is excellent and throuhghout the building. it is the feeling of the administra- President 2. The Clinical Pathology lab- tion that it is on a par with June 30, 1949

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Volume 27 SEPTEMBER, 1949 Number 9 D. M 4S. C. 0. S. Homecoming Issue

. - Still College Buys Homecoming Program Harold Russell Visits Building for Clinic Use DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY D.M.S.C. Hospital

Des Moines Still College of AND SURGERY National Amvets Commander Harold Russell of Watertown, Osteopathy and Surgery, 722 THEME: CURRENT PROBLEMS IN GENERAL PRACTICE Mass., who lost both hands in Sixth ave., has purchased the World War II, then became a mo- Joseph apartment building, next Wednesday, September 28th, 1949 tion picture star in "The Best door north of the college, and will Years of Our Lives," visited Des convert it into an out-patient 8:00 A.M.-Registration Moines Still College hospital on clinic building. 10:00 A.M.-WELCOME HOME September 3. The Joseph, which is at the Edwin F. Peters, Ph.D. Russell, a grand personality, President of D.M.S.C.O.S. was accompanied by his beauti- southwest corner of Sixth ave. ful and gracious young wife. and Center street, has three floors 10:20 A.M.-THE PHYSICIAN RECOMMENDS A STUDENT TO HIS ALMA MATER "It was great," said he; "won- and basement, 66 by 115 feet, and derful," said she, at the con- contains 38 apartments in addi- John B. Shumaker, Ph.D. Dean of D.M.S.C.O.S. clusion of the tour. tion to two first-floor stores. Hospital patients, doctors, nurses Dr. Edwin F. Peters, president 11:00 A.M.-RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN OBSTETRICS and other attendants were Robert B. Bachman, D.O., Class of 1916 of the college, said the apartment thoroughly thrilled. Chairman, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Both Mr. and Mrs. Russell con- building will be remodeled and a D.M.S.C.O.S. new front will be added. He versed with a number of the per- NOON sons they met as they moved added that between 1,200 and along in escort of President Edwin 1,300 out-patients now are being 2:00 P.M.-SURGICAL DIAGNOSIS F. Peters and Administrator treated at the college and hos- John B. Schwartz, D.O., D.Sc., D. Hum., Class of 1919 David Clark. pital. Professor Emeritus of Surgery, D.M.S.C.O.S. Russell's coming to Still was due to the thoughtfulness of Laboratory 3.00 P.M.-ANATOMICAL DEMONSTRATION President Peters and Mr. Clark, Dissecting Technique who are members of Amvets Post lie said that by providing con- Recent Researches sultation and treatment rooms in No. 2 of Des Moines. the newly-acquired building for EVENING out-patients, it will enable the 7:00 P.M. INTER-FRATERNITY COUNCIL NIGHT school to handle three or four Third Annual Academy times as many such patients. Thursday, September 29th, 1949 Prize Contest At the same time, it will give 9:00 A.M.-DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF COMMON KIDNEY the college some much needed DISORDERS The Academy of Applied Osteo- additional space for a new osteo- K. M. Dirlam, D.O., Class of 1940 pathy will award cash prizes of Acting Chairman, Dept. of Internal Medicine, $100.00 for first prize, $75.00 for pathic technique laboratory on D.M.S.C.O.S. the second floor of the school second prize and $50.00 for third prize for the three best papers building, he said. 10:00 A.M.-PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS A. L. Wickens, D.O. of not more than 2500 words sub- Dr. Peters said also that re- Chairman, Dept. of Pathology, D.M.S.C.O.S. mitted by an Junior or Senior moval of the present osteopathic student of osteopathy on the fol- technique laboratory from an up- 11:00 A.M.-EPILEPSY lowing subject: per floor will give room for an Frederic J. McAllister, A.B., D.O., Class of 1934 "The Role of the Osteopathic anatomical library, an enlarged Chief-of Staff, Still Osteopathic Hospital Lesion in Functional and Organic anatomy lecture room and a NOON Gastro-Intestinal Pathology." larger embryology and histology Rules of the Contest laboratory. 2:00 P.M.-OSTEOPATHY IN PUBLIC HEALTH 1. Any Senior or Junior student M. P. Moon, Ph.D. student in any recognized The doctor, who became presi- Chairman, Dept. of Public Health, D.M.S.C.O.S. dent of the college Jan. 1, 1946, osteopathic college may enter said that since that date the stu- 3:00 P.M.-THE SHOULDER AREA the contest. dent body has increased from 74 Byron L. Laycock, D.O. 2 Papers must be not more than to 236. Chairman, Dept. of Osteopathic Principles and 2500 words, typewritten, double He added that the enrollment Technique, D.M.S.C.O.S. space and on one side of paper only. for the fall term which begins EVENING Sept. 7, will be 260 although the 3. Three judges will make the number of freshmen admitted to 6:30 P.M.-HOMECOMING BANQUET awards giving major considera- the college has had to be limit- Hotel Fort Des Moines tion to clarity of statement ed. HOMECOMING DANCE and logical application of The school head said a reason- osteopathic principles. able time will be given the apart- Friday, September 30th, 1949 4. Three copies must be submit- ment tenants to find new quar- 9:00 A.M.-LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PHYSICIAN ted to the Chairman of the ters, and that the college will not Ralph Powers, LL.B. Publication Committee, Dr. be arbitrary about taking over Professor of Medical Jurisprudence, D.M.S.C.O.S. Thomas L. Northup, Altamont the building, although it needs Court Apts., Morristown, N. J., the space badly. (Continued on Page 2) before March 1, 1950. THE LOG BOOK ------·-r------S--·-- ·i- -- * i -9 Dean's Letter Homecoming . * New Staff Appointments rThe Admissions Committee of (Continued fronm Page 1) Des Moines Still College of Dr. Stuart F. Harkness of Osteopathy and Surgery takes 10:00 A.M.-THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE REFERRING PHY- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and a great pleasure in announcing the SICIAN, THE INTERNIST AND THE SURGEON graduate of the Philadelphia Col- members of the Freshman Class. Frank Spencer, D.O., Class of 1926 lege of Osteopathy, class of '38, Chairman, Dept. of Internal Medicine joined the faculty of D.M.S.C.O.S. Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio on September 1, 1949. 11:00 A.M.--THE NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION Dr. Harkness, a certified in- Paul E. Kimberly, D.O., Class of 1940 ternist, will serve as chairman Asso. Prof. of Osteopathic Medicine, D.M.S.C.O.S. of the Department of Internal Medicine of the college. He has NOON had graduate work at the Grad- uate College of the College 1:30 P.M.-CARDIAC of EMERGENCIES Osteopathic Physicians and Sur- Frank Spencer, D.O., Class of 1926 geons, Los Angeles, California, Chairman, Dept. of Internal Medicine the Philadelphia College of Osteo- Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio pathy and the New York Academy 2:30 P.M.-THE PHYSICIAN'S RESPONSIBILITIES TO HIlS of Medicine. COMMUNITY Dr. and Mrs. Harkness and their Art Brayton, Chairman three sons, Jack, age 11, Joe, age Convention Bureau, Chamber of Commerce 9, and Jim, age 6, are residing at Des Moines, Iowa 422 Thirty-eighth Street Place. Chairman The College family welcomes of Homecoming Activities the Harkness' JEAN F. LeROQUE, to Des Moines and D.O. to the faculty of the Class of 1940 college. i * * Dr. Ronald Woods, Robert Hayes, Bedford, class of 1942, Penn- William J. Nichols, Iowa City, joined the faculty as a sylvania, Youngstown College. part-time Iowa, University of Iowa. teacher in the Department of Walter E. Herman, Minne- Leonard C. Nystrom, Chicago, Surgery. Dr. Woods following apolis, Minnesota, University of Illinois, Roosevelt College. his graduation entered general Minnesota. Albert R. Olson, Minneapolis, practice in Shelby, Iowa. After a year in general Dr. John B. Shumaker Joseph R. Kapp, Youngstown, Minnesota, University of South practice he re- Dakota. turned to his home city to serve This group of young men Ohio, A.B., Youngstown College. and Zane an internship and a four years women show great. professional H. Petty, Des Moines, George Kemp, Portland, Oregon, Iowa, Drake University. residency at the Des Moines Gen- promise. They have been recom- University of Oregon. eral Hospital. mended to us by many Grazioso A. Pigneri, Terravecchi, members Dr. Woods is the oldest son of of the profession, and they have Calvin T. Kinsman, Miami, Italy, Drake University. Florida, University of Miami. our much beloved Dr. John been carefully selected and ap- Paul Ribbentrop, Detroit, Mich- Woods. Ralph D. Lamber, Skelton, We all predict that Dr. proved by the Committee. West igan, B.S., Michigan State Col- Ronald Virginia, Marshall College. will be a "chip off the old Freshman Students lege. block" and thus a superior Henry V. Larabee, Royal Oak, Dee Jay Archer, Hollywood, Donald Rossman, Deroit, Michi- teacher as is Dr. John Woods. Michigan, Highland Park Junior gan, B.S., Wayne University. California, B.A., Los Angeles State College. College. William A. Ross, Winnsboro, John J. Latini, Philadelphia, South William Arvant, Detroit, Carolina, B.S., Benedict Michi- Pennsylvania, B.A., Temple Uni- College. News Items gan, B.S., Wayne University. versity. Hugh F. Baker, Otterville, Sigmund Rostek, Jersey City, Missouri, B.A., Central College. Ronald M. Lawrence, East Elm- New Jersey, Wayne University. President TIruman's brother hurst, New York, B.A., who fell from a haymow Richard Balliager, Toledo, Ohio, M.S., Uni- Paul H. Rutter, Wayne, Michi- during versity of New York. the past month was University of Toledo. gan, Michigan State Normal. hospitalized Edward J. Levine, Portland, at Lakeside Osteopathic Hospital Robert Belanger, Flint, Michi- Owen E. Sayers, Des Moines, gan, University of Michigan. Maine University of Oklahoma. at Kansas City, Mo., where he Iowa, Drake University. was Regis A. Benton, Kersey, Penn- visited by the President's ,Gerald Loerke, Ottumwa, Iowa, 'Arthur Simon, sylvania, Iowa Wesleyan College. Coe College. Youngstown, physician, Dr. Graham. Ohio, Youngstown College. Ralph G. Blackwell, Bonne Marshall E. Lowry, Detroit, Patricia Spurgeon, Terre, Missouri, A.B., Washington Michigan, B.A,, Texas Detroit, Morris Fishbein College of Michigan, B.S., Marygrove is no longer University. Mines and Arts. Col- editor of the A.M.A. Journal. Dr. Robert J. Botz, River lege. Rouge, Milton Marmorstein, Fishbein has been the most out- Mich., Detroit Institute of Detroit, Robert K. Stahlman, Tech- Michigan, Wayne University. Clarion, spoken of all medics against the nology. Pennsylvania, University of Pitts- osteopathic Jaines A. Martin, profession. We should Phillip S. Cash, Des Moines, Panama City, burgh, not feel Florida, Tulane University. too hopeful as his suc- Iowa, Iowa Wesleyan "College. Sara E. Sutton, Des Moines, cessor may use the Fishbein Joseph D. Chapman, Moline, Beverly McCaleb, Beaver, Ohio, Iowa, Drake University. strategy with revised tactics. Illinois, B.S., Roosevelt College. B.S., Ohio State University. Kenneth Taylor, Detroit, Michi- Allyn1 W. Conway, Norwalk, Loyal L. McCormick, Laurens, gan, Michigan State College. Ohio, B.A., Ohio State University. Iowa, A.B., Drake University. Raymond Taylor, Jr., Alliance, At the present time 3 out of 4 Richard applicants are of necessity T. (Cronk, Flushing, William McLain, Lansing Michi- Ohio, A.B., Western Reserve Uni- turned Michigan, Albion down by our osteopathic College. gan, Drake University. versity. schools. Milton J. Dakovich, Des Moines, Lewis Thorne, Detroit, Michi- Iowa, B.A., University of Iowa. Michael J. McLoyd, Detroit, Mich., Drake University. gan, B.S., Wayne University. Stephen A. Evanoff, Flint, Lee J. Walker, Hillsdale, Michi- Death Michigan, B.S., University of Robert Middleton, Greenield, gan, Hillsdale College. Michigan. Illinois, N.E. Missouri State Earl V. Walters, Des Moines, Donald E. Fern, Ottumwa, Teacher's College. Iowa, B.A., University of Iowa. Melvin Edgar Sutphin, a grad- Iowa, Iowa Wesleyan College. Arinold Miller, Youngstown, Paul M. Warren, Des Moines, uate of Des Moines Still College, Teddy Fredericks, Buffalo Cen- Ohio, Youngstown College. Iowa, B.A., Wayne University. Class of 1930, died as a result of ter, Iowa, University of Iowa. Charles Miller, Sharon, Penn- Charles F. Wileher, Charleston, coronary thrombosis on July 3, William Gonda, Detroit, Michi- sylvania, Kent State University. West Virginia, University of 1949. gan, University of California. Louisville. Dr. Sutphin was born Robert Thomas Moylan, Detroit, Michi- in Valley W. Greene, Chili, Wis- Victor R. Wise, Des Moines, Junction, Iowa. After consin, gan, B.A., Assumption College, finishing Central State Teacher's Iowa, Drake University. college he practiced in College. Canada. Iowa until Stewart Woofenden, Lake 1934, when he located in Kenneth Hall, Bondurant, Jacob Nah, Liberia, Africa, Dallas, Iowa, Worth, Florida, Drake University. Texas. With his practice he Drake University. Fisk University. took Thomas J. Young, Mayview, an active part in Boy Scouts, Jack Hatchitt, Des Moines, Gerald K. Nash, Lakewood, New Missouri, B.S., Central Missouri high school football and college Iowa, Drake University. Jersey, A.B., Rutgers University. State College. basketball. THE LOG BOOK ______. L revealed the desire of the Vet- erans Administration to cooperate AOA Attitude Toward Qle togL ioofI with the school and the various steps which must be employed The Official Publication of while the student is on- the GI. Health Insurance Plans DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE program. ! OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY The afternoon was then de- (Editor's note: This policy was voted to the administration of adopted by the Board of Trustees oratory on the other has been the Ohio Psychological Test for and the House of Delegates of the gradually shifting in two diver- Editor gent directions-one in which the SIMON S. INDIANER Graduate Students. AOA in July, 1949, meetings. It is suggested that government itself is paying out Wednesday, Thursday you keep this and Fri- on file. The following of general taxes for all or part day were devoted to registration reprint is Associate Editor from the Oregon Osteopathy.) of needed medical services (ex- MORT LEVIN and Saturday morning the first President Hoover in his report all school convocation was held Preliminary Statement ' estimates this at 24,000,000 in- in the auditorium of the Con- dividuals) and the other in which Osteopathy Without Limitation sistory which is across the street Purchasable access of adequate individuals themselves have been from the college proper. health and medical services. for trying to cover the cost of the the prevention The President Chats This week, D.M.S.C.O.S. is em- of illness, the care similar services by means of pre- barking upon its second "half- and relief of sickness, and the paid insurance in so-called volun- promotion century" as a professional school; of a high level of phy- tary non-profit plans. (Only about sical, mental and with the enlarging of and social health 6,000,000 individuals have a com- The forces of the college are the should be present facilities and the progress available to every in- plete coverage in this manner). actively engaged in the proper dividual regardless in education which is char- of his eco- indoctrination of the entering nomic status. Neither of these methods has acteristic of all the osteopathic solved the problem. The class of 70 new students who are gov- colleges today, we feel certain Despite community aid, it is ernment method has already entering the profession of osteo- that in the years to come osteo- recognized by most physicians, re- created too much state medicine pathic medicine. The 68 men and pathic medicine will have a most gardless of school of practice, that and the voluntary insurance important place in the field of at present adequate medical serv- 2 women are certainly a most in- method is finding itself unable, higher education. All efforts of ice for most individuals has been without tellectual looking group of stu- government subsidies, to your Alma Mater are being di- available only to those who can provide in most instances even dents. rected in that particular chan- buy it and to the extent that they limited health services to those nel. While it is pleasant for can pay for it. The principle individuals who need it most. one to reflect on and recall the causes for this lack of available Either method will eventually past it is essential that we meet services are scarcity and ral- cause an endless drain on general the challenging demand of our distribution of medically-trained tax resources of the country. In profession and of society by de- personnel and the cost of modern addition, as presently organized, veloping an institution which will medical care. voluntary nonprofit plans have command the respect of all Contributory to the scarcity of been turned into devices whereby critics. medical personnel is the rapid rise one school of medicine seeks to During the summer months the in the cost of medical education nullify existing state medical college building has been redeco- and the resulting inadequate in- practice rights and create for rated and flourescent lights in- crease in the number of prac- itself a monopoly in the supplying stalled throughout and much new ticing physicians. The maldis- of all medical services. equipment has been added to the tribution of medical personnel is basic science laboratories and accentuated by the diminished Resolution new faces have joined the ranks economic status existing in areas of low income level and the lack The American Osteopathic As- of the faculty, all of which will sociation, through its House of help to make Homecoming this of adequate facilities in such areas. Delegates assembled, approves the year the largest and finest of any principle of contributory health Homecoming so far. The ad- During the past 15 years the insurance under govermental ministration and student body sin- payment of medical care by supervision with services avail- cerely urge all old grads to re- means of personal contact be- able to all the people on a pre- turn for Homecoming and be- tween the patient on one hand, payment basis, and restates that come personally acquainted with (or someone for him), and the your school of today. physician, nurse, hospital or lab- (Continued on Page 4) - · ·ILI IJI I · I · _ I _·, i __

Dr. Edwin F. Peters DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC The freshmen arrived one day prior to registration which was STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL devoted to orientation procedures. At 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, Septem- ber 6th, the president welcomed Department of: the students, not only to the col- lege, but into the osteopathic Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology profession. He briefly traced the Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry history of the osteopathic pro- Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis fession and acquainted the stu- Ear, dents with the various legal re- Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery quirements of practice of the Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology osteopathic physician. Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray Dr. Shumaker, our dean, then Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted addressed the students on the by Staff Members Only rules and regulations of the col- lege and the education procedures Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee which would be followed during includes Pa departments. For further information write or call:- their professional course. DR. F. J. McALLISTER, The Dean's address was fol- Chief-of-Staff lowed by an hours instruction or given by Dr. Leonard Grumnbaci, MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator Chairmen of the Department of Physiology on "Technique of How to Study." STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL The students were then privi- 725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa leged to hear Mr. F. A. Fuller, of the Veterans Administration, who I __ i I · L _ - - · I I L-l II II I · I · _1_ 1 THE LOG BOOK

Health Insurance sary financial support to supple- National Alumni ment the available resources of Still Couple Wed (Continued from Page 3) institutions training medical-care Association it will continue to cooperate and personnel and undertaking re- search. Frances Sue King and Allen consult with all groups or agen- Dr. Beryl C. Freeman, Secre- Michael Fisher were married cies towards the end of deter- 6. Basic administrative policy tary of the National Alumni As- August 21 at 6:00 p.m. at Elliot's mining the essential needs of such shall be determined at all times sociation of D.M.S.C.O.S. for the chapel of memories in Abilene, plans. Since such an extensive only after consultation with an past year announced that Dr. Texas. The single ring ceremony departure from the present eco- advisory committee composed of Byron L. Cash of the class of '17, was performed by Rev. W. T. nomics of distribution of medical recipients of the service and of was elected in the Alumni As- Hamor and attended by relatives care will involve wide latitude in representatives from each par- sociation's national election to be and friends of the couple. statutory enactment and can re- ticipating profession. their representative on the Board The bride was atended by her sult in discrimination against of Trustees of the College. existing patient-doctor relation- 7. Problems dealing with type sister, Mary Alice King and ship, the following fundamental and frequency of service neces- Dr. Cash was the National cousin, Shirley Gaskill as maid of pre-requisites are offered by the sary to the care of patients shall Alumni Association representa- honor and bridesmaid, respective- osteopathic profession as being be decided by committees from tive on the Board last year. ly. The groom's attendants were essential requirement for any plan each participating profession. Lee Maples, best man and Pat whether it be voluntary or com- 8. Funds should also be pro- Williamn's, groom's man. Scott J. pulsory: vided in the over-all plan for the Death King, the bride's father, gave her hand.in marriage to the groom. Fundamnental Rrequiremlents construction of necessary addi- tional hospitals and health cen- Mr. G. A. Kenderdine, husband The honeymoon, consisting of 1. In order to spread the in- ters wherever there is a de- of the librarian of D.M.S.C.O.S., a motor tour of such points of surance costs and risks equitably ficiency, but the use of such passed away on Sunday, Septem- interest as Carlsbad Caverns, among the citizenry, the over-all facilities shall not be a pre- ber 4, 1949. Mr. Kenderdine had N. M.; Colorado Springs, Colo.; plan should be nationwide in requisite to the eligibility to re- been ill several month suffering Yellowstone Park, Wyo.; Mt. scope with general administra- ceive medical service itself. from kidney complications. Rushmore, S. D. and Spirit Lake, tion for separate plans no lower Mr. Kenderdine, former chief Iowa, was very much enjoyed by than at state level. of the Iowa field division of the the couple. Sue and Mike, as they 2. Freedom of choice of licensed U. S. Internal Revenue Depart- are better known at Still College, physician shall be accorded to Visitors ment was most active in the arrived in Des Moines Sunday, every individual, both by specific Moose and Eagles lodges, the Sept. 4, and will be at home at declaration in statutory law and 'Dr. Wilmoth J. Mack, D.M.S. I.O.O.F. and of all the Masonic 4300 Grand ave. by edicts of every administrative C.O.S. '47, Radcliffe, Iowa, visited bodies. He was a thirty-third and regulatory body set up to the college on September 6. Since degree Mason. administer plans at every level Dr. Mack is the State Member- Services were Tuesday, Septem- of government. Nothing in the ship Chairman of the Iowa So- ber 6 at Dunn's Funeral Home. Gift plan shall act to disturb the exist- ciety of Osteopathic Physicians The college family extends ing confidential relationship be- and Surgeons he wishes to re- heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Ken- Dr. Harold D. Meyer and R. K. tween the patient and his doc- mind the Iowa doctors that their derdine in her hour of-sorrow. Richardson of the Algona Osteo- tor. dues to that society are payable pathic Clinic, Algona, Iowa, this 3. Freedom to change physic- to the office of Mr. Dwight James. month contributed to our hospital ian or to refuse care shall be Dr. M. J. Hydemann, Class of a Zimmer Universal Overhead accorded every patient. Freedom '31, Bismarck, South Dakota and Announcements Fracture Frame, No. 200. Your to accept or to reject any patient Dr. Gordon L. Elliott, Class of '47, generosity is greatly appreciated, shall be accorded every physic- Toronto, Canada, also visited the Dr. S. W. Meyer, Class of '30, Doctors. ian. college this summer. announces the re-opening of his 4. Participation in medical serv- office in Phoenix, Arizona, after ices shall be open to all licensed a year of postgraduate training Important Notice physicians without discrimination Recognition in surgery. - The LOG BOOK Mailing against the exponents of any Dr. Selwyn F. Lewis, General List must include the ZONE school of medicine or against and Rectal Surgery, and Dr. Paul NUMBERS, in its addresses. state medical practice rights. The Still Osteopathic Hospital W. Chadwell, Obstetrics and PLEASE send your ZONE 5. The financial support pro- received its Certificate of License Gynecology, announce the open- NUMBER IN ON CHANGE vided to pay for the services shall from the State Department of ing of San Clemente Osteopathic OF ADDRESSES OR be computed, among other fac- Health of the State of Iowa on Clinic, Tucson, Arizona. WHEN MAILING IN NEW tors, on the basis of present-day September 7, 1949. Dr. George C. 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Volume 27 NOVEMBER, 1949 Number 10 Prominent Professor Joins College Staff

President Edwin F. Peters of Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy Visiting Professor 1949 Xmas Seal Cam- and Surgery announces the appointment to the faculty of Dr. E. V. Enzmann of Dedham, Massachusetts. Addresses D.M.S.C.O.S. paign Serves Dual Dr. Enzmann received a B.A. Purpose degree from State Teachers Col- Dr. C. H. Morgan, Director of lege, Komotau Bohemia; an M.A. Medical Education Bill degree from University of Graduate Education and Profes- This year the sale of osteo- Prague; the M.A. and Ph.D. de- Passes Senate sor of Anatomy at the Kansas pathic City College of Osteopathy and Christmas seals takes on a grees from Harvard University. new significance. For the past Dr. Enzmann also spent three Surgery spent Monday, Novem- eighteen years the proceeds from years as a special student in the n a Wash lngton News Letter ber seventh as a visiting lecturer the sale of these stamps have Anatomy Department of Union of Sept. 28, 1949, Dr. C. D. Swope, at D.M.S.C.O.S. During the day gone to build and evening, Dr. Morgan deliv- up the Student Medical College, Peking, China. Chairman of AOA Department Loan Fund. Today this fund is After receiving the doctorate of Public Relations, announces ered four outstanding lectures. His firmly established and serving first lecture was to the freshman a degree from Harvard University, that the U. S. Senate on Sept. 23, most important function in osteo- Dr. Enzmann served as a teacher 1949, passed the Medical Educa- class in the morning followed by pathic the Medical Educa- a lecture to the juniors and se- education. ofof embryology atat Harvard andand 1949, passed niors at the noon hour, the soph- The need for more and greater Radcliff. He then became asso- tion Aid bill, S. 1453, with the omores during the afternoon. He research in osteopathy has long ciated for a period of four years amendment providing for assist- terminated his busy day by ad- been recognized but sufficient in research with the Haskins ance to osteopathic colleges, dressing a joint session of the funds have not been available to Laboratories of New York City along with aid to medical, dental allow the expansion desired. college faculty and the hospital and has been the author or co- dd s l staff in the evening. His subject Last year the Board of Trus- author of thirty-six research an nrsig schoos. was "Nervousness, Indigestion tees took cognizance of this need articles. In 1936, Dr. Enzmann This bill is now before the and Pain." The faculty, hospital and investigated ways and means read a research paper on "X-Ray House Committee on Interstate staff and students are all eagerly of augmenting the funds avail- Induced Modifications in Droso- and Foreign Commerce. looking forward to Dr. Morgan's able for research. As a result of philia," before the Fourth Inter- return to D.M.S.C.O.S. the recommendations of the national Congressgen Denmark.with of Crytology at this bill as it passed the Board the House of Delegates at Copenhagen, Denmark. Senate. They were all for aid to the St. Louis convention voted to Prior to Dr. Enzmann's ap- their own schools, but because enlarge the scope of the seal sale pointment to D.M.S.C.O.S., he the bill included osteopathic col- Dr. Harkness To Head to include research. Consequent- was a member of the Expedition leges, they editorialized against ly the new slogan is "Osteopathic of the American Museum of Na- it if it still continued to grant Internists Program Education and Research". tional History of New York City aid to our colleges and recom- This gives a new impetus to to the tropics (Colombia, Pana-mended that it be defeated. It Dr. Stuart F. Harkness, Asso- the campaign and should result ma, Venzuela). will be interesting to note if right ciate Professor of Osteopathic in all members and friends of the Dr. Enzmann is married and or selfishness rules in this case. Practice, will serve as program osteopathic profession greatly has two children, a son who is a D chairman for the Easter Study enlarging their personal pur- geologistin Colorado and aDr. Swope requested each Di- Conference of members of the chases and bending efforts to sell daughter who is a senior at Co- sional Society Secretary to seals to others as well. lumbia University in New York write appropriate letters to the American College of Osteopathic his respective congressional delega- Internists to be held at the Hotel Ten per cent of the proceeds City. Dr. Enzmann began Warwick March 24, 25 and 26, of the sale will go into the Stu- professional duties at D.M.SnCt-s tion advising of the need of such dent Loan Fund while ninety per O.S. on Monday, October 24, 1949. aid and our interest in the House 1950. passing the bill as passed in the He also will serve as program cent will go into the Research chairman for the 10th annual Fund. The greater the amount of 1950 A.O.A. Convention enate conference of the American Col- money realized on the sale of the lege of Osteopathic Internists to attractive seals the greater will Goal Set at 2,000 Michigan Alumni be held in Kansas City next both these funds benefit. October. This year seals will be placed The Chicago Convention Con- Election with philatelists and stamp brok- mittee for the 1950 A. 0. A. con- ers for special sale but it is urged vention held its first meeting on DM.S.C.O.C. Alumni Associa- that everyone make it a point to October 28. Dr. George H. Car- to o thS . o Michigan en sell and distribute them as widely penter is Honorary Chairman and oye Se o l chen ath The Art of Practice Dr.aRobetrtK.n cCabrtyo istan-s joyed a superbluncheon at the and in as great quantities as pos- Dr. Robert Kha. McCarty is Gen-Pantlind Hotel on Tuesday, No- sible. By establishing a sound eral Chairman. vember 1st. Fifty-nine graduates Dr. Raymond P. Perdue, of and progressive research pro- During the meeting appoint- of this college attended the lunch- Flint, Michigan, was elected pres- gram we will make it possible to ments were made and confirmed eon so capably arranged by Dr. ident of the Michigan Osteopathic merit governmental and private for all committee chairmanships Emma L. MacAdams, of Grand Hospital Association as well as grants of funds for additional and plans were formulated for Rapids. President Peters of the vice president of the Michigan equipment and personnel. getting all pre-convention activ- college gave a report on the prog- Association of Physicians and ities into high gear. It was voted ress of the school and throughout Surgeons, at the annual state to set an attendance goal of 2,000 the luncheon music was furnished convention at Grand Rapids, Congratulations,Doc! D.O.'s for the convention and by a musical trio. Dr. C. W. Mil- Michigan, October 30th to No- every effort will be made to lard, Class of '39 Hillsdale, was vember 3rd. Dr. Perdue is a liv- Dr. E. R. Minnick, Assistant realize this number of registrants. the retiring president and Dr. G. ing example of the adage "If you Professor of Osteopathic Medi- Should that goal be attained the H. Wirt Class of '40, Climax, was want a job well done, give it to a cine and Assistant Director of the total overall attendance at the the retiring Sec'y-Treas. New busy man", as the Doctor is also College Clinics, recently took the 1950 event would be approxi- officers elected for the ensuing president of the Flint Osteopathic written division of the National mately 3,500 persons. year were Dr. Harry P. Stimpson, Hospital and active in civic af- Board Practice Examination. Re- The convention will be held in '37 Highland Park, president; Dr. fairs of his home city of Flint. Dr. sults-top honors in Neurology the Stevens Hotel, Chicago, July Russell M. Wright, '29, Highland Perdue graduated from D.M.S.- and the Theory and Practice of 10-14. Dr. C. R. Nelson, Ottawa, Park, vice president and P. N. C. 0. S. in the class of 1935. Medicine. Ill., is program chairman. Monroe, '39, Detroit, sec'y-treas. THE LOG BOOK

----- ·------~~~------~~ .- - .- - ,,,, I Dean's Letter ------NSLI Exams By D.O.s Progress is constantly being ORDER YOUR BOOKS made by man in his search for According to a Washington the perfect panacea-that some- FROM THE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE News Letter under date of Sept. thing which will cure man of all 20, Dr. C. D. Swope, Chairman his ailments and ills. 1. Bauman, DIAGNOSIS OF PANCREATIC of the AOA Department of Pub- That panacea, if we but knew DISEASE, 1949 ...... ------... $--5.00 lic Relations, advises that DOs it, lies in our minds, in our ability 2. Hess and Lundeen, THE PREMATURE are now allowed to make NSLI to think and to reason correctly INFANT, 1949 ------.. 6.00 examinations. Many of you will 3. Birnberg, FEMALE SEX ENDOCRINOLGY, 1949__ 4.00 recall having these examinations 4. Rehberger, turned down by the VA in the LIPPINCOTTS QUICK REFERENCE, past. His remarks 1949 --- --. ------....------. 20.00 follow: 5. Farris and Griffith, THE RAT IN LABORATORY "Doctors of Osteopathy who INVESTIGATION, 1949 ---. -----.....- are listed in the AOA Directory - - 15.00 are 6. Means, THE THYROID eligible to make physical ex- AND ITS DISEASES, 1948- 12.00 aminations of applicants for Na- 7. GOULD MEDICAL DICTIONARY, 1949. ..--....-...... 8.50 tional Service Life Insurance or 8. Swinney and Kirwin, UROLOGY FOR NURSES, reinstatement thereof. 1948 ---...------...... 6.00 "Veterans have been accus- 9. Conn, CURRENT THERAPY, 1949.---...... 10.00 tomed to receiving communica- 10. Grulee and Eley, THE CHILD IN HEALTH AND tions from the Veterans Admin- DISEASE, 1948 ----..- -...... -...... 12.00 istration with respect to exami- nations for National Service Life Insurance as follows: These prices plus two per cent State sales tax, and 15c for mailing and handling. " 'The Veterans Administration regrets to inform you the anpli- cation is not acceptable because -I, _ the physical examination in con- nection who cannot express himself, of with the application was ordinary, remarkable, everyday performed by a doctor of oste- life." Hospital Notes opathy.' "It is suggested, therefore, that "The 1946 law making oste- you consult your advisor whom opathic graduates eligible for your college has appointed to medical service in the Depart- Long traveled distances to at- ment of Medicine help you plan your pre-osteo- tend the hospital diagnostic serv- and Surgery pathic course. He has been did not apply to the Insurance ice are always complimentary to Medical Division Dr. John B. Shumaker trained to help you. Ask his ad- the personnel concerned with this of the Veterans vice about the selection of such Administration. Numerous ex- service, but this past month we aminations from cause to effect, and then to courses as comparative religions, had the prize. performed by oste- remedy. history of religion, music appre- opathic physicians for NSLI ap- ciation, modern language, social Dr. Halvdan Harold of Dublin, plicants have been rejected be- A background of extensive ba- Ireland, came from his cause sic knowledge of man, and his science, logic and ethics and a native of the Insurance Medical host of others which will be di- land where he is actively engaged Division policy recorded in Code physical and mental constitution, in the practice of osteopathy, is requisite of all doctors. Such rectly in line with the require- to of Federal Regulations, Title 38, ments for your baccalaureate de- have a hernia and hydrocele re- Sec. 8.64 as follows: knowledge can only be gained by paired surgically. education and experience. gree." "'Examination Dr. Harold is a graduate of applicants The grandfather often impres- "He will probably recommend of for insurance or reinstatement. that you continue in a lesser de- D.M.S.C.O.S., class of '13, was Where physical or ses the grandson, who wishes to born in Norway, educated mental ex- follow in his footsteps as a doctor, gree in the sciences by taking in the amination is required of an ap- genetics, comparative anatomy, United States and practices his plicant for reinstatement with the remark, "All this formal profession in Ireland. of Na- education wasn't necessary when electronics, quantative analysis, tional Service Life Insurance, I went to college, and I managed and other special courses re- Now the diagnostic service can such examination may be made to get along all right." quired for a major toward grad- truthfully say that it has become by a medical officer of the international. However, The grandson finds, however, uation." we pre- United States Army, Navy, or Many of these studies were not viously have examined patients Public Health Service, or may that, to be a good doctor, he must from Canada and Mexico, go to preprofessional school for within the scope of grandfather's but be made free of charge to him collegiate experience, and conse- getting across the pond was a by a full-time or part-time sal- three or four years and then at- new experience for tend medical school for five years quently he found it necessary to the staff. aried physician of a regional of- learn them through long experi- Naturally, we feel flattered that fice or hospital of the Veterans before he may call himself a our alumni have doctor. ence with the world. His wisdom the confidence Administration. Such examina- is profound and requires a life demonstrated by this recent visit tion may also be made, at the Young men frequently write to time to acquire. from Dr. Harold. We hope that applicant's own expense, by a the Dean or other officer of a his confidence has not been mis- physician duly licensed for the medical school to ask, "I have The underlying facts and placed. knowledge upon which wisdom is practice of medicine by a State, completed my required prepro- It was a pleasure Territory of the United fessional subjects of chemistry, based can and, must be learned to have him States in college. with us and he swapped prac- or the District of Columbia. . ." physics, biology and English and tice tales and methods with want to know what courses to Extensive pre-professional study the "On September 13, 1949, the in non-science fields is fully staffff, much to our mutual en- VA Assistant Administrator take in my third and fourth years as joyment. The staff for of college. Will you please ad- important as the science and pro- now has an Insurance ruled: fessional studies. Successful inside insight to the practice vise me?" problems in Ireland. After hear- "'The Veterans Administration The Dean may respond by say- blending of these two fields make is agreeable the doctor a better servant to hu- ing some of his experiences we to accepting physical ing, "We want you to take any are all most thankful that we examination reports completed courses which will make you a manity and bring him closer to by osteopathic the secret of the perfect panacea. practice in a country where our physicians whose beter doctor. Take all courses profession is honored and re- licenses include the practice of possible which will help you to spected, and that as individuals medicine and surgery. Such re- understand people better. Only we can have some choice as to ports will be acceptable also by knowing people and their Important Notice the type of therapy we wish to when completed by osteopathic multiple problems can you be a employ. physicians who are graduates of true success in assisting them in The LOG BOOK Mailing List While the Doctor was here he recognized and approved colleges their trouble." must include the ZONE of osteopathy and who are NUMBERS, in its addresses. was very happy to see the many listed "In order to know people you changes in the college and the in the current directory of the must be able to think PLEASE send your ZONE American Osteopathic Associa- and to talk NUMBER IN ON CHANGE hospital as he had not made a in their language. That language visit to his Alma Mater since his tion even though their licenses could be French, German, or OF ADDRESSES OR may be limited to the practice of WHEN MAILING IN NEW graduation many years before. Spanish. But it is more than The department of surgery, osteopathy in a particular state.' that! It is the language of relig- NAMES FOR THE LOG BOOK. particularly, thanks the Doctor "We are very glad to announce ion, of social customs, of eco- for his demonstration of confi- this happy solution of another nomic circumstances, of the baby ------~~ dence in the department. tiresome problem." THE LOG BOOK

-~~~~~~~ - . ------I, . .. rich life. Social adaptability and to assist those who are less for- outpouring of billions from the community responsibility are two tunate. Thus we have numerous Federal Treasury for veterans' €f~e 1og 0ooe0of the prime requisites for adult community drives of which the education, the situation might maturity. Community Chest is a most have been infinitely worse. The The Official Publication of The educated man, whether he worthwhile example. The truly Federal Government has been DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE be engaged in business or a mem- mature adult will realize his re- paying about full cost of instruc- OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY ber of a learned profession, must sponsibilities and thus give of his tion for the veterans. acknowledge that "The Service time and earthly riches. The University of Wisconsin, He Gives To His Community Is The osteopathic profession of for instance, has already col- Editor Merely The Rent He Pays For Des Moines demonstrated its MA- lected from the Federal Govern- SIMON S. INDIANER the Space He Occupies." TURITY last month by reaching ment for the 9,000 veterans who the Beyond the community lies the goal established for the pro- were on that campus last year state fession of PHYSICIANS PLUS roughly three times as much as and the nation, these three before Associate Editor becoming a triad upon which the the date set for the first would have been paid to the uni- MORT LEVIN framework that binds together report of the numerous teams. versity by an equal number of the family, is constructed. The Captain of Team No. 37, non-veteran Wisconsin students. (The osteopathic profession of But this large source of income Osteopathy Without Human behavior is a product Des Moines, Iowa) is justly proud Limitation of both heredity and environ- for the colleges and universities of the fine response given to the is rapidly drying up. It will be ment. Environment is certainly Community Chest Drive which more than physical objects be- almost entirely lost within a cou- The President Chats made possible such a fine report. ple of years. In view of the so- cause the institutions, the organ- Yes, the PHYSICIANS izations, and the culture of the are ma- cial importance of keeping higher ture adults, not only highly edu- education within the reach of all Every individual must achieve Community in which man lives, cated in their profession, determines the direction of the but edu- qualified young persons, regard- maturity. If not, he fails in his cated in their obligations to their less of economic status, there is responsibility, development of the human be- not only to his havior. community, their state, and their widespread belief that tuition family, but likewise to his friends nation. charges at many institutions are and to society. The individual Frequently, adults who are for- already too high for students of who fails to mature remains a mally educated are most imma- Financial Problem modest means. parasite upon society. ture because they have developed Now The financial problem facing the attitude that society owes Facing Colleges the colleges and universities is them a livelihood and in return terribly serious and a solution be- they do not have an obligation to At the very time when higher comes increasingly urgent. society. Every adult member of education -Milwaukee Journal. a community has not only is more important and a mo- more popular than ever before, ral obligation but also a financial and obligation to every institution must accept even greater re- of sponsibilities, American colleges his community, whether he be di- and universities GIFT rectly affiliated with that institu- are increasingly tion or not. cramped by lack of funds. Somne of the institutions, large and Our MATURITY sincere thanks go to Dr. is directly corre- small, are finding their situation H. V. Halladay of Tucson, Ari- lated with public opinion and desperate. And that includes at zona, public for an almost complete file opinion has a tremendous least quite a number of institu- of the Log Book from the second power. tions of very high repute. issue in February, 1923, to Jan- Public opinion determines Income has not kept up with ary, 1936. We lack only these codes of behavior, formulates increased costs and enlarged en- few numbers of having a com- standards of morality and estab- rollments and broadened pro- plete file of the Log Book from lishes rights and principles under grams. Gifts and yields from en- the beginning to date. Can some which people must live. In our dowments have fallen off, par- one supply the following num- country, we have certain laws, ticularly handicapping the pri- bers? conventions, mores, and attitudes vately supported colleges. Legis- V. 1 No. 1, February, which prevails because public latures, pressed by other accumu- 1923. opinion accepts them as right and lated V. 1 No. 22, January, 1924. post-war demands, have V. 1 No. 23, January 15, 1924. just. slighted the real needs of the Public state V. 1 No. 24, February 1, 1924. opinon has ruled that supported colleges and uni- V. 1 No. 29, April 1 or 2, 1924. every member of a community versitiesu V. 2 No. 1, July 1, 1924. must be afforded an opportunity Except for the G.I. Bill and the V. 4 No. 21, May 15, 1927. ------I--s ----- - Dr. Edwin F. Peters i, I I I I Parents are desirous for their children to "grow-up" into well- DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC balanced adults, but the passing of time alone will not make a well-rounded adult out of the STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL child who may even be of supe- rior intelligence. All modern Department of: techniques must be employed for achieving maturity for an indi- Anesthesiology Laboratory vidual. Diagnosis Proctology Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry Education begins at birth of the Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics individual. The care of the body Structural Diagnosis is one of the basic tools of educa- Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery tion. As one looks around and Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology notes so many poor physiques in Internal Medicine Podiatry adults and the loss of vitality in X-Ray middle age, one becomes shocked Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members and immediately realizes that the Only foundation of education for that individual has been neglected. Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee Gazing further among those with includes Pe departments. For further information write or call:- whom we come in contact, one cannot but help observe the DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff apparent lack of interest by so or many adults in contributing to the organizations of the commu- MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator nity which provides them with their livelihood as well as assures them their inherent rights. When STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL an adult becomes an active par- 725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa ticipant in the welfare of his community, he then will enjoy a · I -··· · · · T.HE LOG BOOK

was one of pleasure for the large proving very beneficial. Father crowd which attended. Judging Weiss, a Catholic priest, spoke to of the costumes took place in the our group on October 16, using The ITS "smoker" was held his subject, "The Duties of Oct. 29th at 8:00 P. M. in the late evening with winning honors for going to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph an Osteopathic Physician to a South Room of the Y. M. C. A. A lively dis- Dr. Ralph McRae was the speak- Braught. Catholic Patient." On Monday evening, Oct. 31, cussion period followed in which er and gave a very interesting participated. Our meet- address on the subject of better the club played host for the sec- everyone ond time to the freshman class. ings are the first and third Mon- understanding for both psychi- day of each month and all alum- atry and psychiatrists. Dr. and This time it was a smoker given for all potential pledges. A swell ni are cordially invited to be Mrs. McRae were both very wel- present. come. We hope they will pay us group of prospective students a visit soon again. turned out and we hope that we A movie was shown concern- may have the honor of pledging ing the subject of human repro- most of them in the near future. Osteopathic College duction. In this film models were Dr. Leininger was the speaker of human subjects. for the evening and presented The Beta chapter of Delta used instead "The History of the Atlas Club." Scholarships Omega met at the home of Dr. It was suggested that our next film be of the type that is Coffee and doughnuts were Announced Stoddard at 1441 56th street for served. a steak roast Oct. 23. The out- used to teach medical students. Let's mark the date down on our All thought and effort will now door fireplace would have been large annual an ideal place for the meeting, calendar when it is announced. be centered on the The Auxiliary to the American except that the thermometer reg- B. B. Baker, I. T.S. president, Christmas dance which will be Osteopathic Association has an- is doing a fine job organizing held in the Park View Club lo- nounced that five scholarships of istered a few degrees lower than cated on Kingman and Polk was expected. In spite of the these meetings. There were ap- $800.00 each will be made avail- weather everyone enjoyed them- proximately 70 to 80 students, Boulevards. This dance which is able for the entering classes of selves -very much, and the meal wives and girl friends present at always a social high light of the osteopathic colleges in the fall of was delicious. this meeting. Coffee and donuts year has promise of being this 1950. The scholarships will be were served during the after time even bigger and better than applied to the college tuition at We were glad to have Miss meeting which was highlighted before. The music will be fur- the rate of $400.00 per year for Pat Spurgeon and Miss Sally by friendliness and good cheer. nished by Keith Killinger and the first two years of the course. Sutton with us, also Dr. Sarah Keep up the good work I. T. S. his band who are tops in enter- Students entering any of the six Jean Gibson, who is now working and continue to make everyone tainment. So mark Dec. 10th on approved osteopathic colleges are in the outpatient clinic here at welcome to your work nights. your calendar and buy your eligible. the clinic hospital. ticket today. These tickets can The rest of the evening was be obtained from any Atlas man Scholarships will be awarded in playing canasta, bridge, C(LU0'B you meet. Special invitation is on the basis of financial need, spent A$UL good scholarship, strong motiva- and various types of music along On October 12th the Atlas extended to all Still College culs and coffee. See tion toward the osteopathic with apples, corn club conducted a regular meeting alumni and their friends. school of practice, and outstand- followed by a work night. The you all at the dance. ing personality traits. Applica- club was host to Dr. Weise, a tions must be completed and sent Aar prominent clergyman of the city to the Director of the Office of who gave a fine lecture on "The Education, American Osteopathic On Nov. 8, the LOG had the Last Rites." Much interesting Phi Sigma Gamma was host its series of guest Association, prior to December second in and valuable information was at a smoker held for all fresh- 15, 1949. speaker nights. This time a very obtained from the evening and men men on November 4th. The interesting talk and a film were the club was proud to present turnout was excellent and every- Application forms may be ob- presented on "Protein Nutrition." such a talented speaker. one enjoyed Dr. Dirlam's re- tained from Mr. Lawrence W. The topic was very ably covered. The club presented its first marks. Mills, Director of the Office of The guests were invited to ask dance on the evening of Oct. 22. The Halloween party, "Rever- Education and the applicant questions of Mr. Rex Ingram of Gay costumes were the order of sal of the Sexes," was a huge should indicate the college of his the Squibb Pharmaceutical Co. the evening with the party tak- success, drawing upwards of sev- choice when he applies for a who conducted the lecture. ing place in the large A. I. B. enty-five couples. Prizes donated form. Refreshments were served club room. Dancing was the by merchants and totaling $100 after the meeting. main entertainment, but with were awarded for the best cos- The fraternity cordially invites Joe Baker playing the part of a tumes. Mesdames Peters, Shu- Dr. Roy G. Bubeck, Jr., class of the student body to attend these female mistress of ceremony (and maker and Minnick were judges 1944, moved his office from 712 lectures of interest which are a right pretty one at that we and did superbly well considering Ashton Bldg., to 1239 Fulton East, announced on the bulletin boards might add) and Dud Champman the difficulty of choosing a few Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. of the school in advance of the presenting some well appreci- among the well costumed crowd. Bubeck is specializing in Obstet- meetings. ated Jolson songs, the evening Our work nights rave been rics and Gynecology.

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Volume 27 December, 1949 Number 12

Phoenix D.O.s Sponsor Anatomy Department ~~~6~~~~~_P~~~~~~~T~~~~~'tl~~~~~~1~- -t C- !-!:4 V -d I,1:2~ Charity Clinic Receives Gift li Santa Claus came early to more nr ·h~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Recently the college had the than a hundred underprivileged good fortune of being the reci- Mexican children, members of pient of a number of splendid families of the El Buen Samari- anatomical specimens, donated tano, Spanish Espiscopal Mission I through the generosity of Dr. H. of the Golden Gate settlement, !I V. Halladay, Tucson, Arizona. For Phoenix, Arizona. many years, Dr. Halladay used Santa (in this case, local osteo- the specimens for demonstration pathic physicians) brought these from coast to coast and in the children something they needed Dominion of Canada. more desperately than the usual The collection consists of a Christmas toys-medical care. flexible spine specimen, a sacro- Rev. Francis A. Sullivan, pas- iliac mounted on a special frame, tor of the parish, surmised the and several specimens showing It eaonrs BreetingS ossification of the anterior long- need for physical care and recent- FA ly enlisted the aid of osteopathic itudinal ligament. It is interesting Perhaps more aware of the great stride of progress i to note that the specimens have physicians to examine the child- made by the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy ren. The need was proved even during been in constant use since 1920, I 1949 than any other group, we wish to extend greater than at first anticipated to all our fif for demonstration purposes by j readers a note of appreciation and gratitude and the result was the establish- for the splen- Dr. Halladay. During that time a did support which has come to the college from the pro- .1 great many of the profession have ment of a weekly free clinic, with fession. 14 osteopathic doctors donating heard Dr. Halladay lecture and have seen his demonstrations of their time and services. We may look at the accomplishments of the past year i with justifiable the specimens now in the pos- More than 300 children have pride and a keen sense of responsibility i session of the Anatomy depart- been examined to date and com- to the profession for our future. The generosity of the ment. plete records made of all physi- profession has enabled us to accomplish in the field of i cal findings and recommendations education tasks which could previously only have been f This is a highly valuable col- lection since it consists of a num- for treatment. which includes j dreamed. We appreciate not only the financial assistance manipulative therapy, medication, but the moral support and loyalty of our alumni as well. i ! ber of skulls. There are Indian immunization, tonsillectomy, etc. At the dawn of a new year we feel encouraged and resolve skulls represented by the mound General surgery has included one to continue to offer the best in osteopathic education. builder skull from Southern Ill., herniotomy and one case of eye We resolve to co-operate with our loyal constituents in a Mesa Verde Indian skull pro- surgery. j planning and executing our program of balanced expansion bably from Mexico, an Indian skull from South Dakota, and one 0 and academic excellence. We are resolved to devote our Rooms in the mission have been of special interest since it origin- made available for the Golden every energy toward recognition in the educational world for our accomplishments, and recognition by the public i! ated in the Southwestern United Gate Clinic. McDowell Osteopa- States probably 800 years ago. 0 of our service to humanity. thic Hospital cooperates by pro- Two other skulls of interest are viding its services at cost for We express for all our readers a hopeful wish for a i: the microcephalic skull of an idiot surgery, etc. Maricopa County . Happy, Prosperous and Peaceful and a Japanese skull from World Osteopathic Auxiliary has made Year of 1950. War II. the clinic its charity project and i: plans to raise a considerable a- 1 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES It is with a deep sense of gra- titude that the college and An- mount of money for that pur- THE ADMINISTRATION STAFF pose. Other contributors include atomy department expresses its the Phoenix Chapter of the Ben- THE FACULTY thanks to Dr. Halladay for this scientific and educational con- evolent and Protective Order of THE NURSING STAFF Elks, the Rameses Grotto, the tribution. Mission, and the Kindness Veter- THE EMPLOYEES inary Hospital. THE STUDENrrs The committee responsible for Osteopathic Physician establishing the Clinic was com- W, 0, posed of doctors L. A. Nowlin W,03 Honored and S. W. Meyer, Reverend Sul- livan and Mr. Harry Mitten, mem- the general osteopathic Dr. ber of the Settlement Board of Study And Control of practi- George H. Carpenter, 3200 Directors. tioner as much as possible about Grant street, has been appointed Rheumatic Diseases arthritic conditions from their honorary chairman for the 1950 heriditary influence to the use of convention of the American Oste- At the National Convention in Compound E. If you are interest- opathic association in Chicago in 0. W. C. C. Holds St. Louis this past summer final ed in joining this organization July. work was completed of the kindly write E. C. Andrews, D. O., Dr. Carpenter, a graduate of Christmas Party American Osteopathic Society for -W. Virginia Osteopathic Society Still College of Osteopathy in the study and control of rheuma- Des Moines and the Herring Med- tic diseases. H. L. Samblanet, D. Class of 1969 ical college, had his office in The Osteopathic Women's Col- O., of Canton, Ohio, is President Chicago from 1901 until his re- lege Club of Still College held its of this Society. The Secretary is Please Note tirement in 1944. He was presi- annual Christmas party on De- C. R. Nelson, D. O. of Ottowa, dent of the board of the Chicago cember 20th at the Phi Sigma Dr. and Mrs. B. D. Howland of Illinois. Since Dr. Nelson will be Decorah, Iowa, are the proud College of Osteopathy and the Gama fraternity house. The pro- the Program Chairman of the 19- Chicago Osteopathic hospital for gram consisted of a short busi- parents of a daughter, born Nov. 50 A. 0. A. Convention, E. C. 17, 1949. The young lady has fourteen years. ness meeting followed by songs, Andrews, D. O., of Ottowa, games and refreshments. will been named Pamela Jean. Dr. He is a life member of the act in his place. The aim of the Howland graduated from D.M.S. American Osteopathic association. Entertainment was arranged by Society is to compile data, do re- C.O.S. in 1937. Congratulations His wife, Dr. Fannie, E. Carpen- Gloria Wirt, program chairman. search, study, discuss, and teach to the Howlands. ter, died in 1946. THE LOG BOOK -Atlas-I Chapter Acquires New Home

The Atlas Club is proud. to WFtVTCPIVTY C'OT CS present their new House, located at 1961 Arlington Avenue. A prominent home located in one of the finest residential districts of Des Moines, it has all the re- quirements of a modern frater- nity house for Still College. Lo- cated on the corner of Sixth and Arlington, it gives access, to the college in five minutes. Sitting high in a forest of trees on the bank of the Des- Moines River, the house has an atmos- phere of work, pleasure and pro- We are most pleased to an- fessional standing all in one. nounce the following men have Boating, ice skating and picnics shown a preference and have can be held in its own back yard, been accepted by Phi Sigma From the avenue is a wide Gama for pledgeship: paved drive which passes under Herbert Perryman, Robert Lar- a protective alcove housing a pri- son, Brian Doherty, Earl Gay, vate entrance into the recreation Harry Brown, Robert Eggert, Al- room which is finished in modern lyn Conway, Robert Botz, Victor Atlas Chapter House permastone, equipped with dance Bovee, Harold Erwin, William floor, bar and lounge. This pro- Arvant, George Kemp, Robert vides the club with a place for Belanger, Joseph Sage, William Secretary: Lloyd Hoxie meetings, work nights and recre- Gonda. Treasurer: B. B. Baker ATLAS LUB ' ation. Reporter: James Morse The first floor is closed by a Among, the activities planned At last for the pre-holiday period is a Ideas were discussed concern- the Atlas Club has large screened porch making a gala Christmas Party, Saturday ing future meetings and plans achieved its greatest ambition, comfortable place for study and evening, December 17, at 8:30 p.m. laid for an active ITS for the A House! The address, 1961 relaxation during the hot sum- A gay New Year's Eve party will next semester with a fine pledge Arlington Avenue. mer nights. Within the spacious climax the 26th year of contin- list and with several new mem- Saturday, November 3rd was front door the large living roomr uous activity of the Delta Chap- bers being added to their number. spent in taking possession of the is adjoin by a modern kitchen ter of Phi Sigma Gama at Still new establishment and moving and dining iroom which gives it College. the club member into their new all the comforts of home sweet The chapter house extends an home. home. invitation and sincere welcome to Aar John Vorrhees was elected The second floor is accessible all students, professors and their We had two enjoyable rmeetings House Chairman and has done a by two stairs and is important to -wives to attend our Saturday since our last published news, bang-up jobjwith administration the students since it contains two evening social functions and edu- both. of whichwere well attended. and managemden studies, one of which is equipped cation nights for the ren'fainder The one before Thanksgiving with a MacManis treating table. Pete Jordsen was elected see- Surrounding of this and the coming nes year. ended in a very pleasant surprise retary and treasurer and will the studies are four The fraternity looks back up)n -a tasty repast of sandwiches, handle all financial transactions. modern bedrooms, which accom- a very successful year. Our part- pickles, potato chips, and cider. modate two students each. A At The club will be host at a large double bath supplies the students ies have been extremely well at- the meeting of Dec. 13, the house warming in the near fu- tended following new freshmen were with adequate means for personal by both members and non- ture, but in the meantime all hygiene. members. The house has aquired sponsored by William Lurie, the members -and alumni are cordial- a few badly needed labor-saving pledgemaster-Donald Rossan, ly invited to visit the home and On the third floor is a large devices, a welcome item in any Edward Levine, Arthur Simon, inspect their new possession. dormitory equipped with single household. Our most cherishe Gerald Nash, Martin Marmors- beds and capable of accommodat- tein, and Special thanks are extended to ing fifteen students. acquisition is a houseful of very Louis Goodman. the Alumni cooperative and intellectual House Committee for fresh- Our members enjoyed both the their assistance in this transac- The club proudly welcomes in- man. Atlas and the PSG dances, which tion. spection by all Atlas alumni and We are indeed blessed and look were very well planned. We are -friends. foreward to an even more fruit- looking forward to the social Congratulations are also in or- ful- New Year for our fraternity functions of the New Year. der at this time to Paul' Walters, Senior Election and our college. On this occasion we wish to ex- one of our oldest active mem- bers. Paul and his wife are proud tend the Season's Greetings to parents of a new Recently the senior class held the faculty, the student body, and nine pound baby girl born at Still Hospital. Mother an electioni of class officers. Those to those in the field. newly installed are: Friday, and baby are both home and do- November 25th, wit- ing well. President-Russell Dunbar. nessed an interesting meeting of Vice President-Frank Baker. the ITS at Dr. D. E. Sloane's Th club carried on its regular Secretary-Trudy Carpenter. office on S. W. 9th Street, Dr. An activity for the month by pre- Treasurer- Clayton Page. V A. Englund gave an ilustrated senting two interesting work Historian-Harry Fontenova. A meeting was held at school nights Don Gilman is to be com- talk on protology and the use of to elect the officers for the fol- Student Council Representa- the protoscope. . mended for his good work in ar- tive-Joe La Manna. lowing year. These include: ranging the material for their The Squibb's representative President: Elena Parisi lectures. th en gave a film on the use of Vice-president: Elena protein hydrolysates for post sur- Parisi The first of these was held on Some Definitions Secretary and treasurer: November 14th and the subject "gical care. He then served egg Patricia Cotrille nogs (no, you're wrong) with his was Intra Tracheal Anesthesia A conference is a group of men productr in it to demonstrate Mrs. Shumaker entertained the The demonstration was. given by its group who individually can do nothing -taste. at a Christmas dinner at Mr. Roccio, Squib Products rep- but as a group can meet and her home on Sunday evening, resentative. A meeting. was held on Fri- decide that nothing can be done December 11, at 6:30 p.m. A very , On November 28, the club had A day, December 9th, at Dr. Sloane's delicious meal was enjoyed by all professor is a man whose job office for the purpose of electing the pleasure of having Dr. Hark- it is to tell students how .to solve and the remainder of the evening ness lecture on osteopathy man- the problems officers. Tom Willoughby enter- was spent in playing games. The of life which he tained during the odd moments. ipulation. Much interesting ma- himself has tried to avoid by grab bag was als an interesting terial was presented being a The results of the election are: feature .the club, professor. Thanks, Mrs. Shumaker and we feel that Dr. Harkness is A specialist is a man who con- President: Thomas Willoughby for your efforts. They were cer- definitely a credit Vice-president: Thomas Wolf to our school centrates more and more on less tainly appreciated by all. and to the profession, and less. 1_1____1__1______^_ ·1·______11_1 YY______YLlyLII______1--1 ·r___ --.·I---. bryology lecture room which was initiative. The school presents to for interne training. formerly on the fourth floor was him unexcelled lecture work, com- moved The anniversary program on PCte Xog j ook to the fifth floor. We now pletely equipped modern labora- Saturday, have all of the anatomy tories and Nov. 12, was headed labora- unlimited opportunities by Dr. J. Willoughby Howe, The Official Publication of tories on the fifth floor. This pro- for extensive clinic practice. The Los vides for greater efficiency Still Angeles, who conducted surgical DES MOSMOINES STILL COLLEGE in graduate enters the field clinics a n d demonstrations OF OSTEOPATHY teaching and in a correlation of with actual clinic and bedside ex- & SURGERY the various throughout the day. At the eve- subjects in this depart- perience which the graduates of ning banquet of anatomy. many schools of Dr. M. R. Kist healing must acted as toastmaster and the Editor During the past year new light- secure for themselves after start- speaker ing practice. was Dr. Stephen M. Pugh, SIMON S. INDIANER ing was installed throughout the The aspiring scholar past president of the American college building; class rooms were leaves Still with a well rounded, Osteopathic intensely practical education Association. Hon- redecorated, the library was en- that ored guest was Dr. Waldo, also a Associate Editor larged and the laboratories have has developed his ability and in- past president-of itiative to the highest the A.O.A., who MORT LEVIN been greatly improved with much degree. spoke on "Twenty-five Years of new equipment. The students are friendly, cour- Happiness". Des Moines Still College is mak- teous and of good character. The Sunday, November Osteopathy Without various organizations 13, was de- Limitation ing many changes for the better- function on voted to open house at the hos- ment of the college. The present terms of mutual co-operation and pital for friendly rivalry. the public and a tea remodeling and revamping pro- All are ever served by the hospital auxiliary. The President Chats gram will continue throughout ready to aid the newcomer in the ensuing year thus giving to every way and the new matricu- All readers the osteopathic profession a lant will at once find himself Dean's Letter of the Log Book better among a group will recall that on September 1st, college. Yes, a college that the of friends eager entire profession to make his days at Still pleasur- 1949, the Des Moines Still Col- will be justly able. This Christmas season and New lege of Osteopathy and Surgery proud. Year brings us to the realization purchased the Joseph Still students are proud of their of the great strides Apart- college which have ments, which is adjacent to the and they invite all those been made by the Osteopathic college on the north. This On Being A Still Col- contemplating the study of osteo- profession in the post-war apart- pathy to come period. ment building, three stories high, and join them and Your school lege Student enjoy the many advantages of at- has grown from an containing 38 apartments will enrollment of 40 students to a tend itself beautifully tending this institution. as a clini- The student coming total of 273 at the present time. cal building for the rapidly grow- to D.M.S. The first large C.O. from some other institution I like the graduating classes ing college clinic. manl who bubbles will enter the profession in oF higher learning is amazed at over with enthusiasm. Better be a few On October 6th, the Widerberg the spirit of co-operation more months. These young men Construction Company and a geyser than a mud puddle- and women of this helpfulness manifested by faculty (John G. Shedd.) will be highly trained city, started revamping and re- members. No for their service and will be true modeling student problem is the interior of the build- too unimportant to receive the successes in the professional ing and since that date, progress earnest consideration of the pro- Waldo General Hospital world. has moved most rapidly. It is the fessor to whom it is presented. They are being trained by an desire of the college administra- This puts personality into educa- Celebrates 25 Years outstanding faculty who take per- tion to be able to move into this tion and its advantages over the sonal interest in the students and new clinical home on or about distant, aloof and abstract kind Of Service great pride in their work. January 1st. usually purveyed in colleges is The administration is truly gra- inestimable. The first floor will be devoted Classes are not so On November 12 and 13, 1949, tified for the wonderful spirit of entirely to clinicians of the col- large that contact between pro- the staff and cooperation and industry which fessor friends of the Waldo lege staff. The Director of the and student is lost but, General Hospital, Seattle, Wash- exists and we all look forward to Clinic, Dr. Laycock, the Assistant rather, the entire schedule is de- ington, celebrated the next year when new vistas signed the 25th anni- of Director of Clinic, Dr. Minnick, to enhance this contact. versary of the founding of that osteopathic education will loom will have their offices in a cen- Still College students appreciate institution. over the horizon. tral section this fact and make the most of it. of the first floor; Opened as a private hospital in The, faculty, students, and ad- other clinicians who will office The store of didactic and lab- 1924 by Dr. ministration in the clinical William C. Waldo, it join together in ex- building thus pro- oratory knowledge and clinical was made a non-profit institution tending their best wishes to their viding greater teaching oppor- experience possessed by each gra- in 1937 and given many alumni and tunities duating to the osteo- friends, and in for the students in the student of this college pathic profession by its founder wishing the profession the best of clinic are Dr. Fagen, orthopedics is limited only by his ambition and in 1942. The hospital is certified success in the coming years. Dr. Harkness, Internist; Dr. B. - ---- e ------Juni, E. E. N. T.; Dr. Paul E. _- P(I·k--bBaLIB---dlgL te Y-pspy . Kimberly, Neurology and Cranial Osteopathy; Dr. Ralph I. McRae, Psychiatrist; and Dr. Bachman DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC and his associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology. STILL With this fine group of clinic- COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITA ians, the students will receive constant supervision and instruc- Department of: tion in the handling of the clinic- al patients. During the past year Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology more than 1200 patients a week Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics have and Gynecology Psychiatry visited the college clinic and Dermatology and Syphilology it is the hope and antipation that Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis with the clinical facilities the Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery number of weekly patients will Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology double those of the past year. Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray Moving of the clinic from the second floor of the college where Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only it has been housed for so many years to its new home, provides Complete reports with additional treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee space for the growth includes el departments. of the college. At the present For further information write or call: time, the osteopathic technique DR. F. J. laboratory is housed on the fifth McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff floor but will be moved from the or fifth floor to the second floor now MR. DAVE C. housing the college clinic. CLARK, Hospital Administrator The room used for osteopathic technique labortory will be con- STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL verted into an anatomical lecture 725 Sixth Avenue room and anatomical reading Des Moines, Iowa room. This past week the em- _ LI---- --r- -- II-. -s--·-P--- q-, , THE LOG BOOK

the interest of the public health. managed. It is also a field in ectomy over the holidays. Such Mental Health Now the doctors and nurses which osteopathy has done pion- a situation is inevitable and this Is Your Business and general help in these institu- eering work on its own, with out- year will undoubtedly be no ex- tions are for the most part sin- standing results in our institutions ception. cere, and as you can guess tre- in Macon, Missouri, Los Angeles, All of the personnel here join Ralph I. McRae, B.A., B.Sc., D.O. mendously overburdened people. California and elsewhere. It is in with the patients in wishing .Chairman of Division of They know so well what is wrong our profession in this vital pro- everyone throughout the land a Psychiatry but they cannot help for they are gram. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A in turn servants of the govern- The apathy of the uninformed, HAPPY NEW YEAR. Buried deep in the country ment, and are told how things and a desire to side, outside of small towns, are arising from fear, in- have to be. It is shocking to real- look the other way is under- Dr. Rogers Joins to be found your state mental that, with the enormous liter- apathy of the stitutions. Sometime in the course ize standable, but the Riverside Staff of a year, you will have occasion ature, growth and achievement of informed or those of us who are in the past five dec- positions of pro- someone, or know of psychiatry in responsible C. Rogers, class of to send ades, the great aggregate of ac- fessional life cannot be justified. Dr. Richard someone who will become an "In- ill are almost do much 1942, who has been practicing mate" of one of these formidable utely mentally A well organized few can from this in- completely cut off from the rich to clarify the problem for the since his graduation institutions designed for "incar- therapy, stitution in Hubbard, Iowa, has ceration". It is not necessary to armenentarium of this many. The nature of the problem and are subject to an environ- that real progress must accepted an appointment to the go into all the ugly details but is such Riverside Osteopathic Hospital, facts about a typical state ment and further traumatic ex- start from the will of the peo- some which are unspeakable. and through a re- Blackwell, Oklahoma as patholo- mental institution-no better- periences ple as a whole Rogers and far reaching presentative organization which gist. Dr. and Mrs. and no worse than the average Major reforms or their daughters will move from may refresh your memory. proportions simply must be im- can act effectively at the political is need- level. Be alert to your responsibil- Hubbard to Blackwell, Oklahoma It has a patient load of over inent. Many know what the year. ed, but few are they who know ity and your oppportunity in this the first of fourteen hundred patients who Dr. Rogers has been very active cared for by four physicians, they can help effectively. movement. are na- in affairs of the profession since one or two registered nurses, no There is a Way In succeeding articles the psychologicts, nc particular psy- ture of reforms and goals of state his graduation from the College. Nationwide-at the federal, mental health services will be At the present time he is a Trus- chiatric care except the insulin there is a and electroshock which the pa- state and county level reviewed. tee of the Iowa Society of Osteo- growing movement of the people pathic Physicians and Surgeons, tients often help administer reforms. to each other. The overall cost of aimed at achieving these Chairman of the Department of to The problem is fundamentally Public Affairs and is Chairman of maintenance is reduced belong the astounding pittance of $1.67 simple. These institutions Hospital Notes the Department of Guidance for to and are for the people. The the State Society. per patient a day (ordinary ther- do apy hospital expense is $8.00 per state government can only Mrs. Rogers is at present Pre- patient a day). A newly equipped with what the apathy of the peo- sident of the Iowa Osteopathic ple provides. This movement of At this season of the year to the occupational therapy room has everyone makes wishes for Santa Auxiliary and Secretary established. This has been the people is known as the Men- National Osteopathic Auxiliary. been Society. There is a Claus to bring them certain made possible chiefly by the fact tal Health a The LOG BOOK wishes Dr. and chapter in your community or things. For instance, we have and that the products of the shop can lady in the hospital with a brok- Mrs. Rogers much happiness be sold-or work can be done to should be. If there is, become ac- success in their new location and tive in it. If there isn't, be among en jaw with her teeth all wired save money for the institution. It shut and the necessary broken congratulate the citizenry of is, however, the one bright spot those who see that there is an Blackwell, Oklahoma in greeting active group in your community. ones removed, who says "All I in the institution. want for Christmas is my two such a fine family to their pro- The furniture is as old (or The problem faced by the Men- gressive community. It is tal Health Society is enlisting front teeth". older) than the institution. the as rare a collection of early the aid of all civic minded indi- Most hospitals throughout American antiques as one can viduals and groups to develop country are wishing that some- the wards educational campaigns for all of one will give them a big crop of Important Notice imagine! The beds in and al- are packed solidly-head against the people. interns for Christmas, The LOG BOOK Mailing Here is a movement in though this is a college hospital, List must include the ZONE the foot of the next with narrow same aisles between rows, and, of your own field-one through we join them in making the NUMBERS, in its addresses. course, the halls are not free of which you can achieve much in wish. PLEASE send your ZONE beds. the interest of your commun- No one wants to spend Christ- 'NUMBER IN ON CHAlNG:E know- ity, your patients, and your pro- mas in the hospital but very few OF ADDRESSES ORB All this and more you sickness at or should know-for you are fession. This is a peculiar chal- have any control over WHEN MAILING IN NEW you resides a lenge to the osteopathic profes- the holiday time. For instance, NAMES FOR THE LOG physicians and in uncommon for a reculiar obligation which you can- sion, for here again is an area it is not at all BOOK. desire;- which, although dominated by al- student to be in the hospital re- not avoid even if you apppend- the obligation to be a force in lopathy, has been inadequately covering from an acute

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Volume 27 OCTOBER, 1949 Number 9 HOMECOMING WEEK SUCCESSFUL

Nineteen hundred and forty-nine Homecoming is now history and Dean's Letter New Faculty Members already, Dr. Jean F. LeRoque, Chairman of the Homecoming Com- mittee, is formulating his plans for the 1950 Homecoming activities. Dr. Francis C. Colien of Osh- Preprofessional Requirements Many of the doctors arrived in Des Moines several days before kosh, Wisconsin, has been ap- September 28th so that they could visit with their old friends For Admission pointed Associate Professor of before the formal opening of the at D.M.S.C.O.S. Not so many years ago a young Public Health Homecoming activities. The first by Frederic J. McAllister, D.O.; man or woman found little diffi- Dr. Colien received a B. S. de- such physician to arrive in Des "Osteopathy in Public Health" by culty in gaining admission to a gree in 1924 from State Teachers Moines was Dr. E. M. Schaeffer M. P. Moon, Ph.D.; "The Shoul- school of osteopathy with little or College, Oshkosh, Wisconsin; B.S. of Battle Creek, Michigan. How- der Area" by Byron L. Laycock, no preprofessional training ex- degree in 1928, University of ever the Doctor was so busy vis- D.O. All of the above lecturers cept the possession of a high Minnesota; M.S. degree in Public iting that he did not take time to are members of the D.M.S.C.O.S. school diploma. During this early Health and Preventive Medicine register until Wednesday, thus faculty. period of educational develop- in 1930, from University of Min- permitting Dr. Paul Rutter of Thursday night, mental en- ment, the necessary prerequisites nesota; and, Ph.D. degree in Gold Hill, Oregon, to not only lightenment was laid aside, and in chemistry, physics and biology Bacteriology and Public Health in have the honor of being the first "All Hands Turned To" for the were taken in the first year or so 1934, from the University of Min- to register but also to be the grad Homecoming banquet and dance of the college program. nesota. coming from the greatest distance which was held in the grand ball In recent years the curriculum Dr. Colien's professional career for Homecoming. Dr. Ivy Han- room of the Hotel Fort Des of the professional school has be- has been as follows: cock of Independence, Kansas, Moines. Truly, the food was most come so extensive that the teach- Head of the Department of class of 1903, was the oldest grad- delectable, the menu having ing of the more elementary sci- Bacteriology, Milwaukee Voca- uate in the number of years since been selected by Dr. John Q. A. ences has been relegated to the tional School, Milwaukee, Wis- graduating, to return. Mattern, who prides himself as preprofessional schools (univer- consin, 1928-35; Associate Pro- The 112 Doctors registered being a connoisseur of renown in sities and liberal arts colleges). fessor and Head of the Depart- came from seventeen states, the culinary arts. The freshman This trend in professional educa- ment of Bacteriology, Public namely: class provided a thirty minute tion is not peculiar to the osteo- Health and Preventive Medicine, Iowa 75; Michigan 7; Wis- floor show which certainly could pathic profession but is a natural Medical School, Creighton Uni- consin 5; Ohio 4; Minnesota 4; not be classified as amateur and development experienced in the versity, Omaha, Nebr. 1935-47. Illinois 3; Texas 2; Kansas 2; which was enjoyed by all. Fol- various fields of medicine, den- During World War II years, Dr. Nebraska 2; Oregon 1; Penn- lowing the banquet the remain- tistry, pharmacy, veterinary med- Colien served at a Lt. Col., U. S. sylvania 1; South Dakota 1; ing three and one-half hours of icine and all the healing arts. Army, Chief of Laboratory serv- Indiana 1; Colorado 1; West the evening was devoted to dan- The question naturally arises, ice, General Hospital (4,000 Virginia 1; Oklahoma 1; Mis- cing to the music of the Morrow "Why must a student spend so beds). While at Creighton Uni- souri 1. Melody Makers, a fifteen piece many years in training in order versity, he was Director of San- The first day's program was all-girl orchestra. to become a doctor?" The ques- itation, Omaha-Douglas County high lighted by the lectures by Friday, September 30th, was tion may be divided further into Milk Commission. Between the Dr. Robert Bachman on "Recent the final day of Homecoming. two sub-questions. years of 1938-41, he was also Di- Developments In Obstetrics" and Ralph Powers, LL.B., spoke (1) Why must a doctor be well rector of Laboratory of the Dr. John P. Schwartz's lecture about "Legal Responsibilities of informed in the basic fields of Omaha City Health Department. on "Surgical Diagnosis." Follow- the Physician"; Frank Spencer, chemistry, physics, biology From 1947-49, Dr. Colien was ing these outstanding lectures D.O., of Columbus, Ohio, gave and related sciences? Director of Laboratories, City which were so practical to the two addresses, "The Relationship Health Department, Akron, Ohio. attending doctors, the Anatomy of the Referring Physician, the His service to humanity de- of the College pre- Internist and the Surgeon" and do his utmost to Dr. Colien is the author of a Department mands that he sented a two hour demonstration "Cardiac Emergencies"; and Paul save and protect his patients textbook on the "Principles of Mibrobiology," The C. V. Mosby in the modern methods of teach- E. Kimberly, D.O., lectured on from infection and disease; to Fifteen students "The Neurological Examination." to assist Company, 1946, 2nd Edition, 530 ing anatomy. mend broken bones; participated in this most unusual The 1949 Homecoming activi- mothers in the birth of newborn. pp. as well as the author of some articles in his and excellent demonstration. ties were closed with a message In order to perform this service twelve published keep particular field of specialty. Wednesday night, the P. S. G. that every physician should he must be resourceful and he Fraternity home was open to all uppermost in his mind. This mas- must be able to apply his knowl- Ralph I. McRae, A.B., D.O., doctors. The various fraternities terful address was "The Physi- edge of the underlying sciences of has been appointed head of the held their respective meetings in cian's Responsibilites to His Comn- his profession with the same in- Division of Psychiatry at the Des assigned rooms, thus giving the rnmmunty" by Mr. Art Brayton, telligence as that of an engineer Moines Still College of Osteo- "frat" boys of today an oppor- Chairman of the Convention Bu- who may construct a great bridge pathy and Surgery. tunity to get acquainted with the reau of the Des Moines Chamber or dam. Dr. McRae received his pre- boys of yesterday. At 10:30 p. m. of Commerce. Yes, 1949 Home- An intimate knowledge of the osteopathic education at Central all meetings adjourned for re- coming was a SUCCESS. It will sciences which underly his pro- College, Fayette, Mo., and then freshments. While the husbands be a greater success next year fession is imperative. received his A.B. degree from the were enjoying an evening in the if those who could not be with us (2) Why must a doctor be rea- University of California. He P. S. G. house, the visiting wives this year can make it back to the sonably well versed in ap- graduated from the Kirksville and lady physicians were being Old School. parently unrelated fields such College of Osteopathy and Sur- entertained in the Colonial Room as religion, social science, gery in 1938. After an internship, of the Hotel Fort Des Moines by Dr. Woods to Address the fine arts, psychology, Dr. McRae entered practice in the Polk County Osteopathic N b r modern language and other St. Louis, Mo. In 1947, Dr. McRae Auxiliary. Bridge and Conasta Nebraska Convention subjects? accepted a two year residency in filled their evening. psychiatry at the Meyer's Psy- The second day of Homecom- Dr. Rachel Woods, professor of The doctor must be able to se- chiatric Clinic, Los Angeles, Cal- was composed with five Pediatrics, will represent D.M. of his ing cure trust and confidence ifornia. Dr. McRae comes to scholarly yet practical lectures. S.C.O.S. at the Nebraska State patient. He must be able to con- D.M.S.C.O.S. from the Meyer's were: "Diagnosis and Osteopathic Convention at Lin- at any They verse with his patient Psychiatric Clinic. Treatment of Common Kidney coln, October 7 and 8. The sub- intellectual level. He must be Disorders" by K. M. Dirlam, ject of her address on October 8 familiar with the patient's out- Dr. McRae is author of several scientific articles in professional D.O.; "Pathological Diagnosis" by is "Practical Problems in Care (Continued on page 4) and lay publications. A. L. Wickens, D.O.; "Epilepsy" of Children." THE LOG BOOK

doctors in the field and we were old grads of the ITS present were glad to be able to welcome so Drs. C. P. Christianson of Tipton, many faithful members back to Iowa, C. B. Potter of Forest City, Psi Sigma Alpha, the National our meeting. Iowa, E. S. Iosbaker .of Des Osteopathic Honorary Society, One of the main social events Moines, Iowa, L. D. Luka of Des held its first meeting of the se- of the year will be staged by our Moines, Iowa, D. L. Sloane of mester at the Still College Hos- club on the evening of Sat., Oct. Des Moines, Iowa, and Howard pital Dining Room on Tuesday, 20, when we hold our first dance Dolyak of Ames, Iowa. September 25. of the season. Following this a Dr. Kimberly, alumnus mem- gala Christmas dance will be in ber of Psi Sigma Alpha, spoke to the offing for Dec. 10. the society on the development Aur of an annual year book. The The first meeting of the L.O.G. "Skull" records the activities of for the current semester was held the National Osteopathic Honor- on Oct. 4th, at which time new ary Society throughout the coun- Phi Sigma Gamma's social pro- and in- AOLAS CLU gram started Sept. 17, with the officers were elected try. "Freshman Frolic," the chapter's stalled: Officers elected for the coming With a July election of officers way of welcoming the incoming President: Edgar Kornhauser. year are: the Atlas Club is off to what Frosh. Nearly 100 couples turned Vice-President: Myron Magen. President-Simon S. Indianer. of its most we believe will be one out for the dance held at the Secretary: Sidney Adler. Vice President-Ertle T. Cato. successful semesters. With Bud chapter house which was gaily Yarrington in the chair as Noble Treasurer: Simon Indianer. Secretary-Treasurer - Wm. A. decorated for the occasion. Rob- Moylan. Skull and Jerry Fellman as Oc- ert Harrison was chairman of the The Fraternity is sponsoring an cipital the coming administra- event. October 1st was the date interesting 1 e c t u r e program Editor-Clinton D. Nutt. tion will be an active one. Other of a "Bingo Party" where prizes which will be scheduled for every On Friday, October 14, follow- officers are Ed Zarnoske as Sa- and dancing shared the spotlight. few weeks. We extend our cor- ing the installation of officers, a crum, Bob Deford as Stylus; Al The party was under the direc- dial invitation to all students of banquet was held acknowledging Beckham as Styoid; Fergro May- tion of T. Roy Massin. the College to attend. the scholastic attainment of the er as Pylorus; and Bud Barnes as The first lecture on Oct. 11th, following Junior B students: Receptaculum. Officers for the semester were selected at the first business was delivered by Dr. Harkness Richard DeBard, Lowell E. On July 11 Noble Skull Yar- meeting. They are: Bob Wirt, whose topic was "Abnormal Barnes, Dale Dodson, William L. rington accompanied by Occipital President; Paul Panakos, Vice- Vaginal Bleeding." The talk was Elston, George E. Jackson, Edgar Fellman and Jim Lott motored to Pres.;; Harry Simmons, Treasurer very interesting and well appre- E. Kornhauser, Paul W. Panakos, St. Louis where they attended the and House Manager; William ciated by all those who attended. Allan G. Schmidt, Charles L. Up- National Osteopathic Convention. Smeltzer, Secretary; Charles For- Refreshments were served after degraff, Robert D. Wirt, Harry This three-man committee, rep- tino, Pledge Master and Allan the question and answer session. Wurst, Edward J. Zarnoski. resenting the Xiphoid Chapter at Sergeant-at-Arms. Bill thoroughly Shelp, Dr. Kimberly spoke to this the convention was Belanger is the new Social Chair- 0. W. C C.CHolds group on the goal of Psi Sigma impressed by the entire conven- man. of this hon- tion. The educational addresses First Meeting Alpha and the place were exceptionally well received The chapter played host to orary society in the scholastic and The Atlas Club was well rep- P. S. G. alumni for an evening and professional life of the osteo- homecoming at the col- Col- pathic physician. This was fol- resented in all the fields under during -The Osteopathic Women's Jo- study. lege. P. S. G. alumni who at- lege Club held its first meeting lowed by an address by Mr. tended homecoming are: Drs. H. of the school year on Sept. 20th seph Brozgal, of the Child Guid- The annual Atlas banquet of ance Center, on the problem of the National Convention was well C. Toepfer, Grantsville, W. Va.; at the PSG fraternity house. 0. O. Wentling, Erie, Penna.; W. juvenile delinquency. A general attended and most of the schools The new officers presided over discussion followed the meeting. were represented either by an S. Huls, Davenport, Iowa;H. C. the meeting: Mary Ellen Dunbar, alumnus or student. The annual Plautz, Mayville, Wise.; C. W. Pres.; Betty Hessey, Vice Pres.; reports were given and the Des Ball, Blackwell, Okla.; E. D. Par- Iva Dodson, Secretary; Juanita Square and Compass Moines chapter was one of the ry, Moville, Iowa; C. W. Millard, Foltz, Treasurer; Lilian Cham- Club few not in the red. Hillsdale, Mich.; John Rodgers, bers, Historian; Frances Hawkins, Oshkosh, Wise.; R. C. Rodgers, The members of the committee Corresponding Secretary; and Hubbard, Iowa; and Drs. B. E. Joella Marie DeBard, Reporter. The Square and Compass Club would like to personally thank Poundstone, J. Le Roque, K. L. of DMSCOS met in regular ses- all those doctors who were so Dirlam, Mattern, all from Des Approximately 90 members at- sion for its annual election of generous with their time and Moines. tended the meeting and nearly officers Tuesday night, October knowledge at the convention. half of these were freshmen 4th in the College Clinic waiting The social calendar for the wives. After a short business room. Peters gave an in- year began on Sept. 9th when the meeting, Dr. New officers elected for this club entertained the new fresh- spiring talk to the group. The freshmen wives were introduced year were: man class at a stag party given in Friday night, September 23, President-R. L. De Ford. their honor at the party room in ITS held a meeting at the Y. M. and tea was served. The next the A. I. B. building. Pledging C. A. to which all the freshmen meeting is to be on Oct. 4th at Vice President-James Lott. was not the purpose of this affair and their wives were invited. Dr. the PSG house. Secretary-Treasurer-R. Glynn -the aim being to welcome the R. F. Harkness was the speaker Raley. new students and to show them and bade the freshmen welcome Plans were discussed for the that the student body of the col- to Still College besides giving Inter Fraternity coming year. Ed Felmlee was ap- lege is interested in them as in- them some idea as to what they Council pointed chairman of the Mem- dividuals and to help them in any might expect in training. bership Committee. way possible. An evening of good fellowship was enjoyed and the Two movies were shown by the Any Master Mason who is in president, B. B. Baker, who The Interfraternity Council standing as a student or club is glad to welcome such a held its first meeting of the se- good fine freshman class. turned projectionist in one easy faculty member is eligible for lesson. They were "Men of Med- mester on Tuesday, October 4th. membership and is urged to be On the evening of Sept. 20th the icine" and a Squibb production The first order of business was present at the next meeting club held a banquet in honor of in color entitled "Endotracheal the formulation of pledging rules which will be in the first week the pledge class and later in the Intubation" which was an illus- which will be made effective in of November, exact time and evening during an impressive tration of the technique of anes- the near future. place to be announced later. ceremony these pledges were thesia through an endo-tracheal The following students took made active members of the club. tube. These were enjoyed by all office for the new semester fol- Another group of pledges will be together with the coffee and lowing the Interfraternity Coun- Gift taken into the club as active doughnuts which were served cil's election: members on the evening of Nov. after the meeting. Murray Goldstein (LOG) - Dr.. C. Reid of the Denver 12th, and at the same time Atlas President. Polyclinic group. stopped at Des has the honor of presenting an Everyone visited with each Moines this summer and gave a honorary membership to Dr. Min- other and got acquainted with the Elena Parisi (DO) -Vice Pres- number of osteopathic books, nick. new freshmen and their wives ident. which were rare and almost un- during the period of refresh- Harry Simmons (PSG)-Sec- obtainable, to our library. Still During home-coming week we ments. retary. had the pleasure of meeting with College is interested in building fifteen honorary members who Sept. 28th at the PSG house the The Council looks forward to up as large a collection as pos- have graduated from Still College interfraternity council held a re- the close cooperation of all mem- sible of the early Osteopathic in the past. The evening was ception for the alumni of the ber organizations during the cur- publications and appreciate help spent in discussions by different various fraternities. Some of the rent semester. in securing them. THE LOG BOOK

pathic profession TOMORROW a fine group of young general CRANIAL Zte tog hoofepractitioners. These young phy- Hospital Notes sicians will join like young grad- -An Explanation The Official Publication of uates from our other osteopathic Upon their shoulders Many members of the osteo- DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE colleges. Homecoming was a big success. pathic profession have wondered the responsibilities of the osteo- why the cranial courses have OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY pathic profession will rest. We Visiting doctors from all over about TOMOR- the United States were appar- been discontinued at the Des need not worry ently thrilled and happy with the Moines College. This brief article Editor ROW, if we assume the full re- is an effort to answer that par- sponsibility which is ours TO- hospital and spent a great deal SIMON S. INDIANER of time visiting the surgical clin- ticular question. During the cra- DAY. ics and going through the va- nial meetings in October 1948, it rious departments of their hos- was decided to hold an advance Associate Editor College Welcomes pital. course at the Des Moines College MORT LEVIN Each year returning graduates annually. The tentative dates set Many Visitors continue to increase at Home- at that time were for the fall of coming time, which is very en- 1949. It was also decided that Osteopathy Without Limitation couraging as it indicates an in- regional courses would be held The college has had the priv- of interest in which would include a regional ilege of having a large number creasing amount course in the Middle West other The President Chats of alumni and other doctors from what is going on at the Sollege. than at the college. As the months the field in to visit the school Many of the alumni brought rolled around and a close analysis and new hospital the past month. Diagnostic Service patients with of the situation was made, we "OUR TOMORROWS" Space will not permit listing the them when they came for Home- found that the facilities of the names of these visitors. We do, coming. One Nebraska doctor school were being crowded by We reflect and recall our YES- however, wish to express our even came in with five patients new students to the point that it TERDAYS, live a busy life TO- thanks and appreciation for the from his extensive practice. was impossible to utilize this DAY and dream of TOMORROW. interest our profession has, and is Naturally, that makes the staff space for graduate training. Sub- This year, throughout the length showing, in "Still College". feel good that the alumni now sequently, space was acquired in and breadth of the land, celebra- view the College as the diagnos- a local hotel for the purpose of tions related to the Diamond If you, doctor, have not recent- tic center of the osteopathic pro- conducting these courses. In the Jubilee of Osteopathy have forc- ly visited our school, we invite fession. We are indeed proud meantime, the plans prepared for ed the eyes of our nation upon you to do so at your earliest con- that "our own" feel the way they a basic regional course in the the osteopathic profession, its venience. We are proud of our do about the College and the di- Middle West had fallen through. colleges and hospitals. institution and are confident you will feel the same pride and sat- agnostic facilities offered here. This increased the demand for OUR YESTERDAYS were rich isfaction when you see it. Come such a course. The accommoda- in achievements; OUR TODAY and visit your school anytime. tions in Des Moines were not is one of prominence and recog- Dr. Harkness to Address available for the required 30 day nition; OUR TOMORROWS must Internist Conference period to put on both the begin- be devoted to the enlarging of Class of 1903 our facilities and acquainting ning and advance programs. It every person with the true merits Dr. Stuart F. Harkness, Chair- is for these reasons and the desire of osteopathy. Dr. Ivy E. Hancock, class 1903, man of the Department of Oste- to lighten the faculty load by Last week D.M.S.C.O.S. cele- gave to the school during Home- opathic Medicine, will.attend the holding these two courses in the its annual Homecoming. coming week a picture of the ninth annual conference of the brated American College of Osteopathic same location that the shift was Old graduates returned to their graduating class of June 1903. made to St. Peter for this par- alma mater for the expressed This picture is greatly appreci- Internists to be held in Phila- purpose of reflecting upon their ated as the administration is most delphia, Pa., on October 15th to ticular meeting. Any further past school days, recalling fond anxious to place in the halls of 18th, inclusive. He will appear questions that may be in the memories and refreshing their the college a picture of each class on the program on October 15th minds of interested parties will minds in the various areas of since the opening of the school. at which time he will speak on be answered by directing your academic gymnastics. With the exception of the gift of Dr. Hancock, the school has no "Comparative Therapeutics of request to any member of the ad- It was most gratifying to those picture of classes prior to 1912. Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, Liver ministrative staff at the Des of us here at the school to hear the words of praise and satisfac- All gifts will be graciously re- Extract and Defatted Hog Stom- Moines College or to members of tion expressed by all who at- ceived. ach." the cranial teaching staff. tended Homecoming. These kind - -- words of praise must not give us · h-- LL -I·"- d, II I the feeling that our job is done, that we have the kind of a col- lege to be satisfied with, but that DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC we have only started in our pro- gram of professional expansion. STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL OUR TOMORROWS must see the immediate completion of the new Clinic Building. Then we Department of: must construct an orthopedic hos- pital, a psychiatric hospital, and Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology establish a school of nursing. Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry Yes, OUR TOMORROWS will be full of activity, if every person Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis who so proudly signed his name Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery with the degree of D.O., and con- Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology siders himself a PHYSICIAN Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray PLUS will support his profession and his Alma Mater with DOL- Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only LARS as well as WORDS. This year's student body of Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee 273 scholars who come from 32 includes em departments. For further information write or call:- states and 7 foreign countries are well imbued with the true con- DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff cept and philosophy of osteo- pathic medicine. The pre-medi- or cal preparation of this fine stu- C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator dent body exceeds three years of MR. DAVE college study per student. This initial academic achievement pri- STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL or to their professional course of four and one-half academic years 725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa and with at least one year of in- ternship will give to the osteo- I- a I I ·, THE LOG BOOK ------_~. - Restriction of Blood more restriction of blood supply lem is now being investigated." Dean's Letter from all sources to the rabbit Continued from page 1) Supply to Sciatic Nerve thigh showed only minor histo- Osteopathic Import ( logical changes in two out of The practical implications of and twelve cases. obvious, particu- look on life, mode of living It has long been apparent this study are habits. Adams adds, however, that larly with respect to the seg- that the clinical value of osteo- The doctor often substitutes for has preceded "manifest degeneration in a mental nerves. In many instances pathic therapeutics with the the parent in giving advice to the supportive laboratory in- nerve signifies a gross disturb- the very interference to and func- physiological behavior of the youth and serves as confidant vestigations necessary to confirm ance both of structure people of all ages. Because of his the physiological postu- tion; it is a change, moreover, nerve may serve reflexly to cause in detail of the vasa superior wisdom he is a highly lates that have been offered in which is irreversible. But the a vasoconstriction respected member of his commu- many remedial absence of degneration does not nervorum, thus providing a explanation of Such nity. His suggestions, comments phenomena. Considering the necessarily signify that no change "physiological ligation". and advice on civic and national strength of at all has occurred within the segmental intereference with the valued by the mem- relative numerical of the dorsal root affairs are osteopathic physicians in the nerve since there always remains blood supply bers of the community, whether healing arts, and moreover, con- the possibility of physiological or ganglia, could, indeed, induce a or not they be personal acquain- sidering the relatively slight con- reversible changes unassociated malfunction in' the nerves tances. of physicians of any with any obvious disorder of the emanating from the ganglion non- tribution vary between tem- In short, his knowledge in school of practice to the fund of nerve fibres. Evidence from which would science fields may be of the is not in itself other sources . . . suggests that porary hyper- or hypo-function in science, this fact degneration. greatest importance to him deplorable. The field of osteo- such physiological changes may to true Wallerian conducting a successful practice. wide occur as a result of ischaemia of Since the cell bodies of the sym- pathic applicability is so must have a well- that only the uninformed dare nerve and that they may even pathetic or parasympathetic neu- A doctor give rise to objective signs com- rons are also the nutritive cen- balanced training in the liberal suggest that it is the duty of the in order to per- or other parable in many ways (but not ters for their respective fibers, arts and sciences osteopathic colleges restricting or form the best service to his com- small groups of investigators to in their progression) with those vasmotor impulses, in- increasing the blood supply to munity. Such training can be delve into the explanations of all resulting from traumatic by terruption of a nerve; in such these ganglia, might also result reasonably well accomplished of the scientific problems that sym- attendance at an approved liberal solution. cases the alerations in the func- in the appearance of typical deserve pathetic or parasympathetic arts college or university in three therefore, to tional capacity of the nerve fibres, It is comforting, fall far short of symptoms. or four years. acknowledge the contributions of must apparently those necessary to produce actual We thus add to the possibilities Every young man or woman independent investigators whose a career as an in ascertain- degneration since the function of reflex creation and effects of who contemplates interest is merely and of the osteopathic physician should be ing physiological and anatomical both of the nerve spinal lesions, or other sources of parts dependent upon it may be the possibility of advised and encouraged by his truth. Such is the work of irritation, counsellors to complete a three or Dubuisson on pH changes in mus- rapidly restored..." variability of response in any nerve trunk. four year balanced preprofes- cle during contraction; of Maison "Relevant also to this discus- particular sional program in an approved on effects of ischemia on the cer- sion is the excruciating pain college or university. vical sympathetic ganglia; of which is a characteristic symp- Kahn on tissue immunity, and of tom of thromboangitis obliterans A Welcome Visitor many other workekrs in the vari- and which has been attributed to ous fields, the sum of whose ischaemia of the nerves involved Important Notice labors points toward medical pro- Dr. J. R. Forbes of the A.O.A.'s LOG BOOK Mailing consequent on thrombosis of their was a The gress. con- central office in Chicago, List must include the ZONE vasa nervorum." Adams welcome visitor to Still College cludes his discussion with the NUMBERS, in its addresses. Sciatic Ischaemia recently. While here he very send your ZONE statement that "my results sug- graciously presented us with a PLEASE Such a paper has recently ap- gest very strongly that remote slides. NUMBER IN ON CHANGE of Anatomy series of "Medichrome" OR peared in the Journal interference with the regional This particular group of more OF ADDRESSES (Vol. 77, Part 3, p. 243) by sources of blood supply "of a than 40 slides is on Hematology WHEN MAILING IN NEW W. E. Adams, who has been in- no pro- NAMES FOR THE LOG nerve has generally and will be used for classroom terested in the blood supply of nounced effect on the nerve," BOOK. nerves. Adams points out that the projection by the departments of but "they do not exclude ,,,,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~0------0--0-- Okada had observed that ligation possibility of more serious in- Pathology and Osteopathic Medi- inferior gluteal artery re- volvement if the occlusion of a cine. This gift is to constitute the Help Your Profession Help of the all to nutrient vessel should embrace beginning of a library of similar sulted in histological damage ramifications, and You by Contributing Now its intraneural slides on various subjects to be nerve tissue of the sciatic. These in this way interrupt the longi- to the Osteopathic Progress used for teaching purposes at the observations could not be con- tudinal vascular pathway in addi- Fund. firmed by Adams, and further- tion. This aspect of the prob- college.

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