DMSCO Log Book Vol.24 1946

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

Volume 24 JANUARY, 1946 Number 1

College WelcomesPost-Graduates

At the opening of the presentsemester, Still College welcomesback to its halls and classrooms,seven former students for a yearof post-graduate training. Sixof these doctors have recently re-turned from service in the arm-ed forces. The other doctorcomnes to us following a year ofresidency in surgery at Chicago.

Dr. Jean F. LeRoque of LosAngeles, California, after grad-uating from D.M.S.C.O. in 1940,set up practice at Columbus Junc-tion, Iowa, for a short time be-fore entering the Service in 1941.His one and a half years over-seas service as an assistant auto-motive officer in the ordnancesection of Headquarters, FirstArmy, gave him an opportunityto visit England, France, Bel-gium, Holland, Luxemborg andGermany. He was discharged asa captain in November, 1945.

Dr. John C. Edgerton, Boone,Iowa, is a 1941 graduate, haveentered the Service in the fall of1942 following several months ofsuccessful practice at Ottawa,Iowa. After serving at severalNaval hospitals and stations inthe U. S., he saw service in boththe Atlantic and Pacific battleareas. He was discharged withthe rank of chief pharmacist'smate after approximately threeyears of service.

Dr. Jack R. Lilly entered theU. S. Army in 1942 following hisgraduation in the spring of thatyear. He received his dischargein February. 1943, followingwhich time he located at Gilman,Iowa, where he carried on a suc-cessful practice until Decemberof 1945. Dr. Lilly, with Mrs. Lillyand their one child, returned toDes Moines, his native com-munity, where he has purchaseda home and expects to continuehis practice.

Dr. iChristian L. HIenkel is a1941 graduate who interned atthe Rocky Mountain OsteopathicHospital in Denver before prac-ticing in Des Moines until Decem-ber, 1942, at which time he enter-ed the Navy. During his service,Dr. Henkel spent one and a halfyears overseas in the Pacific areafollowing one year in the States.Upon his return from the Pacific,he underwent surgery at OakKnoll Naval Hospital at Oakland,California. From there he wentto Yosemite Convalescent Hos-pital for sixty days before his dis-charge as chief pharmacist'smate in October, 1945.

Of Portsmouth, Ohio, Dr.Robert E. Rheinfrank worked

Picture taken December 12, 1945 at the meeting of the members of theBoard of Trustees of the A.O.A. with the Presidents and Deans of theAmerican Association of Osteopathic Colleges. An article dealing with the

meeting appeared in last month's issue of the Log Book.

with Dr. Thomas C. Swope ofPortsmouth for several monthsafter his graduation from D.M.S.C.O. in June, 1941. Upon hisentrance in the Navy, January,1942, Dr. Rheinfrank saw serv-ice at the Great Lakes Hospital;at Oxford, Ohio, and Norfolk,Virginia before spending twenty-three months in the Pacific. Hewas discharged October, 1945,with the rank of chief phar-macist's mate.

Dr. John M. Lyle, of Des Moines,a 1934 graduate of the College,entered the Navy in February,1942. He spent eight months atthe; Great Lakes Naval HospitalTraining Station before beingtransferred to the First MarineAmphibious Corps, with which heserved in the South Pacific fortwenty-three months. Return-ing to the States in October 1944,he was on duty at the Naval Spe-cial Hospital at Nashville, NorthCarolina for eleven months. Hereceived his discharge as apharmacist's mate first class inOctober, 1945.

Of Des Moines also, Dr. WilliamH. Rodgers is a 1943 graduate ofK.C.C.O.S., having previouslyspent three years at the DesMoines Still College. After hisgraduation he continued hismedical studies for one year inKansas City, later serving as aninterne and resident in surgeryboth in Chicago and Phoenix,Arizona, for two years, 1944-46.Dr. Rodgers, in addition to hispost-graduate work at the Col-lege, has recently taken over thepractice left by Dr. RaymondKale.

Dr. Forbes DonatesObstetrical Table

The Obstetrical Clinic of D.M.S.C.O.S. recently became the re-

cipient of a much needed newportable obstetrical table givenby Dr. J. R. Forbes of Swea City,Iowa.

Those of us who rememberdoing home deliveries on a "prop-ped up," kitchen table or a sag-ging, low bed, especially ap-preciate the value of this gift tothe Clinic. Students and staffmembers join in extending oursincere thank you to Dr. Forbesfor this practical contribution.

While at Still, Dr. Forbes didspecial work in the ObstetricalClinic, thus realizing the need forsuch equipment.

Living EndowmentContributions

Since publication of the Decem-ber Log Book, three doctors havesubscribed to the extensive futuredevelopments of Still Collegethrough generous contributions toto the Living Endowment Fund.They are:

Dr. C. A. Means, Marietta,Georgia

Dr. Edgar W. Kapfer, Green-field, Iowa

Dr. Harry L. Barquist, DesMoines, Iowa

Dr. R. L. McMurrayJoins Faculty

At the beginning of the newyear, Still College added one

more estimable asset to its grow-ing list when Dr. Robert L. Mc-Murray of Columbus, Ohio, was

selected as instructor of bio-

chemistry and pharmiacology. He

began his duties at the College,

January 7.

Education

Dr. McMurray received his B.Sc. Degree from the College ofPharmacy at Ohio State Univer-sity in 1926; his M. Sc. in 1931Iand his Ph. D. in 1933 in,pharmacology from the Univer-sity of Wisconsin. He also at-tended the University of NorthDakota Medical School in 1942-44, and in 1941 was a student atthe Unversity of Idaho.

Experience

His diversified experience inpharmaceutical work qualifies Dr.MicMurray excellently for his newposition. His work as industrialchemist for Parke-Davis & Co.in 1927 was first supplemented bythat of relief pharmacist in vari-ous stores, and later supersededby the duties of a pharmacy in-structor at North Dakota Uni-versity (1927-29), WashingtonState College (1933-35; 1940-42),Ohio State University (1935-1940).

Public Service

Dr. McMurray served as chair-man of District No. 4 Colleges ofBoards of Pharmacy in 1940;was secretary of the Section onPharmacognosy and Pharma-cology of the American Associa-tion of Colleges of Pharmacologyin 1939; and editor of The Bulle-tin of the Central Ohio Academyof Pharmacy in 1938.

He is a member of Sigma Xi,Rho Chi, and Phi Sigma, honorarysocieties, and the social fra-ternity, Kappa Psi.

Dr. McMurray is a registeredpharmacist in Ohio, North.Dakota, and Wisconsin.

He comes to us highly recom-mended as an enthusiastic, effi-cient, and loyal worker who hasalready revealed\ his cooperativespirit and industriousness. Hehas a keen analytical mind, yetis quiet and unassuming.

We are proud to welcome Dr.McMurray to our staff and shallbe happy to meet Mrs. McMurrayand the young daughter whenthey arrive in Des Moines.

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New and Returning Student EnrollmentStudents Is Increasing

A number of new students andalso a group of former studentshave enrolled in the College thissemester. Among the group areeight Freshmen, one Sophomore,one Junior, and three Seniors.

Howard (Bud) Wicks, of DesMoines, Freshman, has his B.A.degree from the University ofIowa and his M.A. degree fromGreeley, Colorado.

Robert L. Pettit, also of DesMoines, Freshman, attended theUniversity of Iowa prior to thetime he entered the Army.

Bryce E. Wilson, Des Moines,Freshman, attended CrestonJunior College and Drake Uni-versity. A captain in the ArmyAir Corps, he served as a pilotin the Aleutian Islands for twoyears.

Stan J. Sulkowski, Philadelphia,Pa., formerly attended TempleUniversity. He is married andhas one daughter.

Marsh Campbell, Jackson,Michigan, Freshman, took hispre-osteopathic training at Jack-son Junior College.

Kenneth M. Roberts, Greenfield,Iowa, Freshman, attended FortDodge Junior College. He servedas a lieutenant in the Navy andhas received the D.F.C.

Kenneth Schwab, Middletown,Ohio, Freshman A, is a graduateof Purdue University where hereceived his B.S. degree inchemical engineering. He hasworked in the metallurgical fieldfor eight years. Up until a veryshort time ago he was a lieu-tenant in the Navy. Prior toentering the Navy he was en-rolled at Still.

Eugene Stano, Detroit, Michi-gan, Freshman A, is returning toStill after an absence of threeyears, during which time he wasserving as a lieutenant in theArmy Air Corps.

Sarah Jean Gibson, Des Moines,Sophomore A, returns to Stillafter 28 months in the WAVESwhere she served in the HospitalCorps.

Floyd Toland, Augusta, Illinois,Junior A, has re-enrolled afteran absence of two years.

Edward Lake, Jr., Ferguson,Missouri, Senior B, completed hisfirst three years of osteopathyat the Kirksville College. Heserved as pharmacist's mate inthe Navy.

Paul Caris, Westerville, Ohio,Senior B, is re-entering Still afteran absence of two years.

Gerald Rosenthal, Detroit,Michigan, Senior A, served asensign in the Naval Air Force,having left Still in 1943 to enterservice.

James Allender, Philipp, WestVirginia, Sophomore B, served inthe chemical warfare divisionwith the army in the SouthPacific for two years.

The student enrollment at D.M.S.C.O.S. has taken a big strideupward, as the figure for thefirst week of the new semestershows 58 students registered.There are, in addition, 15 stu-dents who are hoping to arrivefor school before the deadline forlate registration, January 28.Their delay is caused either byfailure to be released from theService in time for the earlyregistration, or the necessity tocomplete their preprofessionalwork at some school whosesemester ends too late for earlyregistration here.

The present enrollment figuresby classes are as follows: fresh-men 14, sophomores 6, juniors 12,seniors 19, and post-graduates 7.

With the release of an ever-increasing number of men andwomen from the Armed Services,the College is preparing for asteady rise in the number of stu-dents for the next four to sixsemesters. This anticipation iswell justified, for the enrollmentsituation is already "looking up."

To aid students who are seek-ing information concerning re-quirements for the professionalcourse in osteopathy, the pre-professional requirements are list-ed below. Every practicing phy-sician should acquaint himselfwith these requirements so thathe might render a quick andvaluable service to an interest-ed prospect for our ranks.1. Graduation from an accredited

four years high school, and2. Two years (60 semester hours)

of college credit. This mini-mum of 60 semester hoursmust include at least:

6 semester hours of English (in-cluding composition or rhetoric)

8 semester hours of biology (orzoology)

8 semester hours of physics8 semester hours of general in-

organic chemistry4 semester hours of organic

chemistry26 semester hours of electivesIt is suggested that the electives

be selected on a cultural ratherthan a scientific basis-in history,literature, public speaking, mod-ern language, economics, politicalscience, psychology and philoso-phy.

Prospective students who be-lieve they have met entrance re-quirements should apply formatriculation. An applicationblank will be furnished on re-quest. The matriculation fee is$10.00, payable when the applica-tion is made.

The college where the pre-osteopathic work was takenshould be requested to forwarda transcript of college credits tothe Director of Admissions atDes Moines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery for evaluation.The tuition fee is $155 a semesteror $300 a school year. The costof books and equipment required

of each student averages $50 asemester.

A veteran who plans to re-ceive his training under the G.I.Bill of Rights should file FormNo. 1950 with his local office ofthe Veterans' Administration thenrequest that all his papers beforwarded directly to the DesMoines office of the Veterans'Administration. A still betterplan is to file Form No. 1950originally with the Des Moinesoffice and save any possible delayof transfer.

Any physician or interested layindividual desiring further in-formation concerning the require-ments for entrance into ourschool should write the Dean'sOffice for more detailed informa-tion.

Loan Fund forWorthy Students

At this time more students,both old and new, are enteringour College doors, seeking to be-come prepared in a life's pro-fession. Many of these studentsare not veterans and thereforeare not eligible for governmentaid under the G.I. Bill of Rights.

For these students, some ofwhom may face difficulty in ob-taining sufficient financial back-ing to carry their training tocompletion, our Student LoanFund exists.

The Student Loan Fund of theAmerican Osteopathic Associa-tion, first organized in 1931, isgoverned by a committe on Stu-dent Loan Fund. The purposeof the organization is to providemoney for loans to enable upperclass students in osteopathic col-leges to obtain their degrees whootherwise would be forced todiscontinue their studies becauseof lack of sufficient money.

The fund is derived frommoney received through the saleof the osteopathic Christmasseals and from gifts and dona-tions from individuals and or-ganized groups, both in and outof the profession.

Candidates for such loans mustbe deserving seniors or juniors ofan approved osteopathic schoolwho require financial assistanceto complete their osteopathiceducation and who meet thequalifications for a loan. Suc-cessful candidates must pass asatisfactory physical examination,must have a scholastic standingin the upper quartile of theirclass, and must be dependable,trustworthy, and promising in-dividuals. They must also haveexhausted all other means offinancial aid.

Students seeking such a loanshould anticipate their actualneed for the loan and should ap-ply early to the Faculty Ad-visory Committee on StudentLoan Fund of their college.

NOTICEIf and when you change

your address, please notify theLog Book promptly.

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The President ChatsEdwin F. Peters, Ph.D.

The first month as Presidentof the Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery hasbeen a most enjoyable andpleasant experience. The warmthof welcome received from the pro-fession by telegrams, telephonecalls, letters and personal visitsthoroughly exemplifies that theprofession is firmly supportingthis institution and that the Des

President PetersMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery shall forgeahead to new heights in osteo-pathic education.

The new Osteopathic ClinicalHospital is progressing eventhough the plumbers have beenon strike the past two weeks. Itis my sincere desire to have thisnew unit of our college openwithin the next sixty days. Butthe New Osteopathic Clinical Hos-pital must not terminate ourdreams for this college. Thisgreat addition is merely the be-ginning of an expansion program.At the present time the architectis preparing his drawings foranother building adjacent to theNew Clinical Hospital and extend-ing to the Consistory Temple.This unit will house a collegelibrary and seminar rooms onthe first floor. An auditorium onthe second floor and the rear ofthe building will be devoted toa department of Physiotherapy,the third floor will be devoted tohospital beds, thus increasing thenumber of beds for the NewClinical Hospital from 92 to ap-proximately 150.

Plans are also being formulatedfor additional units to be addedto your college, which will be an-nounced at a later date.

It is the sincere desire of yournew President that Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery shall become the meccaof osteopathic education. Forthis to be realized, it will be im-perative that every alumni andall friends of this great collegerally to this institution with

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THE LOG BOOK

The LoA BookThe Official Publication of

DES MOINES STILL COLLEGEOF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY

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

AssistantH. B. HALE, M.S., Ph.D.

Osteopathy Without Limitation

Better Years Ahead!

Another milestone has beenpassed. With this, the first issueof Volume 24 of the Log Book,we mark the commencement ofanother even greater year at theDes Moines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery.

Should we do a little stocktaking, we would find our schoolbetter than ever before. Ourphysical plant, the College build-ing itself, is more modern andequipped more adequately thanat any time in the history ofthe school. The New ClinicalHospital, once but a dream, isfast becoming a realization ofthat dream. Our institution ismanaged and directed by capa-ble and visionary executive offi-cers, president, and board of trus-tees. The faculty and clinic staffhave been selected because oftheir competency in their re-spective fields.

The students are enthusiasticand are shouldering their re-sponsibility 100 per cent. Last,but by no means least, the alumniand profession have caught thiscontagious spirit of cooperationwhich has now become of epi-demic proportion, in support ofthe D.M.S.C.O.S.

Osteopathy and our superior in-stitution, having progressedbeyond the crossroads, are wellon the road to success and tre-mendous growth. It is necessary,however, that our profession andour Alma Mater have the fulland united support of every prac-ticing physician. Each individualmay do his part, but unanimoussupport and united effort areextremely vital.

According to railroad men, ahobo is one who rides withoutpaying. He is one who reapsthe necessities and benefits of lifewith the poorest or least outlayof effort or support. Just as therailroads have their hobos, so doother social, economic, and pro-fessional groups. These are thepersons who are always on thereceiving end and are so slow onthe contributing end that theyusually don't quite get to theactual contribution.

If our school and professionare to expand, we must convertour "hobos" into workers. For-tunately, we have but few whoare not giving their full support.We again solicit the support ofevery alumnus of our AlmaMater. Let us carry on to evengreater achievements in the yearsahead of us. Let us put D.M.S.C.O.S. into the lead of the osteo-

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their enthusiasm, good-will andDOLLARS.

Ninteen Hundred Forty-sixmust be the year that osteopathyand its merits shall be on thelips of every person as Iowa cele-brates its hundredth anniversaryas a state.

Dean's Letter

For some time the Departmentof Clinical Pathology has beenoffering work in office laboratorydiagnostic procedures. So greathas been the interest in the workthat it deserves the attention ofLog Book readers.

The work in laboratorydiagnosis is available as a specialtutoring course to doctor's as-sistants and nurses. Standard,routine procedures are covered,

Dr. 0. E. Owen, Dean

such as: (1) Erythrocyte count,(2) Leucocyte count, (3) Hemo-globin, Shall and Leitz methods,(4) Schilling differential leucocytecount, (5) Erythrocyte sedi-mentation rate, (6) Urine analy-sis, physical, chemical and micro-scopic, (7) Gram stain procedure.Additional tests may be includedon request. Tuition for thecourse is $25.00 per week. Stu-dents work in the ClinicalPathology Laboratory daily from9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. under theconstant supervision and instruc-tion of the Labratory Instructor,Miss Estella Farley, A.B., M.A. Aminimum time of two weeks isrecommended, depending uponthe background and previous ex-perience of the individual takingthe work. Write the Dean's Officefor additional information, in-cluding time when the course isgiven. At present, the work isoffered monthly.

O. EDWIN OWEN,B.S., M.A., D.O.Dean

pathic educational institutions.Let us make Des Moines themecca of osteopathy. Let us con-tinue to be workers, supporters,and contributors to the end thatour school will be upheld as theleading college in the medicalworld.

A Fibrinolytic EnzymeIn Menstruation & Late

Pregnancy Toxemia

Experimental studies haveshown that menstrual dischargelacks prothrombin and fibrinogen,which suggests that the blood hasclotted and the clot dissolved. Inorder to find support for the ideathat fibrinolytic action occurs inthe uterus, research workershave attempted to demonstratean endometrial proteolytic en-zyme. On theoretical grounds,such an enzyme would be pro-duced as a result of the with-drawal of hormonal support. Ithas also been shown that theeuglobulin fraction of menstrualdischarge is very toxic, and ithas been suggested that the toxinis an altered protein producedby the action of the above-men-tioned enzyme. If this is so,then possibly this toxic by-prod-uct is the final cause of vascularinjury and the induction of men-struation.

Since the hormonal situation intoxemia of late pregnancy isanalogous to that at the timeof menstruation and the gen-eralized vascular changes similarto the local one in the men-struating endoemtrium, twoworkers, 0. W. Smith andG. V. Smith, of the Fear-ing Research Laboratory, FreeHospital for Women, Brookline,Massachusetts, have theorizedthat this disease might be due toa similar toxin. Their studies, re-cently reported in SCIENCE,brought out that toxins are absentfrom the circulating blood at thethe endometrial "debris" and intime of menstruation but that thefibrinolytic enzyme was found inthe menstrual "serum". Theenzyme was also found in venousblood during menstruation but notduring the intermenstrum. Thesera of women with abnormaluterine bleeding were fibrinolyticas were the sera of normal women24 and 48 hours before the on-set of flow. Normally, the cir-culating blood of pregnant womenhas no fibrinolytic activity, but inpatients with late pregnancytoxemia, with eclampsia, or un-dergoing miscarriage the cir-culating blood contained the en-zyme.

Sera from these same patientswhen they had been deliveredand were well failed to show thepresence of the enzyme. Althoughthe enzyme and toxin are bothconcentrated in the euglobulinfraction of menstrual discharge,they are not identical. It isthought that pathological syn-dromes associated with cellularinjury from any cause might bethe effect of the release of toxicby-products of proteolysis fromthe action of this enzyme. In-jured tissue may produce a pro-teolytic enzyme.

The women students of StillCollege wish to extend a welcometo the new students and thosereturning to continue theirstudies. We are especially gladto welcome back Miss Sarah Jean

Doctors ChangeLocations

Dr. Glenn C. Munger, former-ly of Woodland, Michigan, is nowlocated at 1100-2-4 Central Na-tional Tower, Battle Creek,Michigan.

Dr. Ralph Irish recently leftEads, Colorado, to practice at1120 South Dale Court, Denver,Colorado.

In Iowa, Dr. R. William West-fall has transferred from Ackleyto Boone, where he has joinedhis father, Dr. R. P. Westfall,who has been in practice therefor several years. Their officesare located in the Citizens Na-tional Bank Building.

The Log Book extends sincerebest wishes to each of these doc-tors in their new communitiesand appreciates being advised ofthe new locations.

Dr. Snyder at Ledyard

Dr. Richard F. Snyder, Octo-ber, 1944, graduate of "Still" hasrecently opened offices at Led-yard, Iowa. Following his gradualtion Dr. Snyder interned atDetroit Osteopathic Hospital forone year. Dr. Snyder also spendshis mornings each day assistingDr. J. R. Forbes in his hospitaland office at Swea City, return-ing to his own practice in theafternoons.

Student Lounge Fund

The present Student Lounge,situated on the third floor ofthe College building, is suffer-ing from neglect. In its presentstate it is hardly proper to referto it as a "Lounge", since thefew articles of furniture withwhich it is equipped fail to doanything toward making it eithera comfortable or a pleasant placefor the study or relaxation.

The Student Council has beengiven permission by the Boardto collect a rental fee from stu-dents using lockers in the build-ing. This money is to be usedfor purchasing furnishings forethe lounge. The Student Coun-cil is also considering the pos-sibility of having a sponsoredparty or dance to raise moremoney. Anyone wishing to con-tribute in any way to this worthyproject need only get in touchwith the College.

Opportunity for Internship inan approved Osteopathic Hospitalfor either recent or formergraduate. Fine training in alldepartments guaranteed, includingFirst Assistant in Surgery. Ap-ply to

L. M. Bell, D.O.Ch. Interne CommitteeMarietta Osteopathic Hospital304 Putnam StreetMarietta, Ohio

Gibson who returned to schoolafter 28 months in the WAVES.We trust the year will be veryprofitable for all.

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UVA-TERUITY COTeSL

07^Beta Chapter of Iota Tau

Sigma, osteopathy's oldest Greekletter fraternity, held a success-ful meeting at the home of PaulReichstadt, January 7. Dr.Byron L. Cash and Dr. DonaldE. Sloan were guest members,making our gathering a most in-teresting one-the highlights ofthe evening being a discussion onroentgenology by Dr. Cash andthe demonstration of beneficialtechniques by Dr. Sloan.

Helen Reichstadt served tastyrefreshments, assisted by JoyceGriffith.

Dr. and Mrs. Cash have invitedthe fraternity members andFreshmen to be guests at theirhome January 17 at 8 p.m. Wehope all will be present for anenjoyable evening.

ATLAU CLUWith the opening of the New

Year and a new semester, theAtlas Club extends a hearty wel-come to the returning servicemen,both students and postgraduates.To date, the familiar faces, in-clude Dr. Rheinfrank, Paul Carisand Floyd Toland.The new officers of the club areas follows: Noble Skull, LarryAbbott; Occiput, Lenny Lorent-son; Pylorus, Tom Levi; Stylus,George Moylan; Sacrum, DickPascoe; Styloid, Dick Sherman.

At the start of the new springsemester, Phi Sigma Gamma wel-comes three of its members whohave been in service and are nowback for postgraduate work.These men are Dr. John Edgerton(Navy), Dr. Jean LeRoque(Army), and Dr. Chris Henkle(Navy). In addition, we wishto welcome Dr. William Rodgers,who is taking work in surgery,and Eugene Stano, a former P-38pilot, who is now starting hisupper Freshman semester.

The Chapter House will be thescene of varied social activitiesduring the semester. Open Housewill be held during the comingdedication of the new clinic hos-pital, and all Alumni are sincere-ly invited to attend.

We are proud to announce theformal initiation of Dr. H. B.Hale, Professor of Physiology,on January 13, 1946, at the Chap-ter House. A banquet in honorof the occasion was held followingthe ceremony.

A work night was recently heldfor the new Freshmen. A num-ber of doctors led an informal

discussion on subjects interest-ing to the new men.

We welcome Dr. Peters to hisnew post and believe his presencewill be of benefit to all the stu-dents.

With the new semester com-mencing, our uppermost thoughtis to welcome all prospective newmembers. For the benefit ofsame, the Osteopathic Women'sCollege Club is comprised of stu-dents' wives and as our aims aresimilar, our interests are unitedand it is apparent why a clubas ours exists.

As a new club booklet is soonto be released, we should like toremind the inactive members topay up their delinquent dues ifthey wish to remain on the list-ing. This should be taken careof by January 29.

A meeting was held on January15 at the home of Martha Hat-tesen. Scrap books were madefor convalescent children and anenjoyable evening was had byall.

The next meeting will be heldon January 29 at the home ofRonnie Abbott, -945 Eighth St.Election of officers will takeplace and all members are re-quested to be present.

-A. S.

College Visitors

Since the last issue of the LogBook, Still College has enjoyedvisits from:

Dr. W. N. Stienbarger, Augusta,Illinois

Dr. and Mrs. Crews, Gonzales,Texas

Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Barr,Apache, Oklahoma

We shall look forward to re-turn visits in the future and wel-come visitors at any time.

The Mechanism of PainIn Trigminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia (ticdouloureux), an episodic, re-current, unilateral pain syn-drome, which occurs in personsgenerally over fifty years of agewho may have arteriosclerosis,arterial hypertension, migraine,or Meniere's syndrome, usuallyappears during periods of anxiety,fatigue, 'tension or stress.

Recent observations indicate arelation between this conditionand defects in cranial circulation.It has been reported that sur-gical procedures inducing cranialvasodilatation, administration ofvasodilator agent, inhalation ofamyl nitrite, and continued ad-ministration of nicotinic acid bymouth have beneficial effects. Onthe other hand, attacks of painwill be precipitated by vasocon-strictor agents.

A recent report on sevenpatients indicated that vasodila-tor agents were effective inmodifying or eliminating attacksof pain during the administrationand for a short time thereafter.The vasodilator agents weregiven either intravenously or byinhalation. From these and otherobservation, it would appear thatthe paresthesias were due topartial ischemia because theywere elminated by inhaling amylnitrite.

Tic douloureux is consideredthe result of paroxysmal ischemiaof trigeminal structures, with thesite of the ischemia central orperipheral. It is postulated thatafferent stimuli (touch, pressure,cold, muscle, etc.) arising from a"trigger area" evoke reflex vaso-constriction either widespread orlocal, but involving the trige-minal structures, resulting in sud-den and critical increase inischemia and pain. The shortparoxysm of pain (from one tosixty seconds) can be understoodas the effect of periodic vasocon-striction. Because of individual

Alumni GiftsSeveral donations of special

equipment from local Alumniwithin the past year or so haveso greatly aided those who workwith them that it seems properfor the Log Book to include spe-cial statement of appreciation.

One of the most recent giftsreceived was the portable ob-stetrical table given by Dr. J. R.Forbes of Swea City, Iowa. Itsuse in home deliveries has madeit an invaluable part of the Ob-stetrical Department, and theyare quite frank in saying thatthey could use at least two more.

Other examples of the thought-fulness of our Alumni can bementioned. A cystoscope, now inuse in the Urology Department,was donated by Dr. W. D. Black-wood of Hartshorne, Oklahoma.,The Leitz Photoelectric Colori-meter given to the ClinicalPathology Laboratory by Mrs.Floyd J. Trenery in memory ofher husband has greatly facili-tated the work carried on there.Dr. John S. Anderson of RiverFalls, Wisconsin gave the schoolthe Lumetron Clinical Photo-electric Colorimeter which is nowto be turned over to the depart-ments of Biochemistry? andPhysiology.

Dr. Fred Campbell of DesMoines contributes to the libraryby supplying bound volumes ofThe Medical Clinics of NorthAmerica. This has been especial-ly appreciated since there is adefinite need for more books andjournals. A paid subscription fora journal is a lasting gift andone of great value. Perhapsmore Alumni might care to helpin this way.

variations in temperament, in thedegree and rate of structuralvascular changes and in toleranceto vasodilator agents, inferencesabout long term therapy are notjustified.

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The form below is included for your convenience in sending us names ofprospective students. If you know of any desirable prospect please cutout this form, fill it out with his name, etc. and return to Director of Ad-missions so that he may be contacted.

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CRANIAL TECHNIC CLASSES ANNOUNCEDEXPANSION PRO

GETS$550,009 Goal for 1946 Is

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An expansion program for DesMoines Still College and ClinicalHospital entailing the raising of$550,000 in 1946 from the citizensof Des Moines and members ofthe profession, and from friendsoutside of Des Moines has re-ceived first priority as the initialstep in creating at Des Moinesan osteopathic medical servicecenter that will make of DesMoines a Mecca of osteopathy forthe Middle west, it is announcedby Dr. Edwin F. Peters, presidentof the college.

Planning has commenced andmany of the details preliminaryto the actual campaign are al-ready in advanced stages. An-nouncement of a campaign chair-man and committees will be madevery soon and the campaign willswing into activity about the firstof March.

The 1946 objective is:To be raised from business

firms, friends, and theprofession i n D e sMoines -... . ... ... - --------.$300,000

To be raised from mem-bers of the professionand friends outside ofDes Moines ......------- 250,000

1946 financial goal ---....-- $550,000

The purposes for which themoney is to be used are an-nounced as follows:

1. Immediate completion of the100-bed capacity Clinical Hospitalto be opened about April 1, 1946.

2. Erection of a new buildingadjoining the Clinical Hospital tohouse a college library (firstfloor); college auditorium (sec-ond floor); and clinical hospitalwards (third floor). The thirdfloor will connect with the pres-ent Clinical Hospital and thestructure of both buildings issuch as to permit the additionof two more stories to eventuallyincrease the capacity of the hos-pital to 300 beds. The new build-ing will be built in an "L" shapeand this section will contain acompletely equipped Physio-therapy Department on the firstand second floors.

While the $550,000 expansion

GRAMI TOP PRIORITYOutlined

Ls Drive Planning Begins

program is designed for realiza-tion during 1946, the completedevelopment of the osteopathicmedical service center at DesMoines covers a longer period.

It is proposed in five years toraise and expend in developmenta total of approximately $1,500,-000 a goodly portion of which isanticipated from the nationalosteopathic progress fund of theAmerican Osteopathic Associa-tion. Included in the future plansare:

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First to Contribute toThe Expansion Program

Dr. L. C. Boatman of SantaFe, New Mexico was the firstdoctor to contribute to the newexpansion program for Still Col-lege. He was followed closelyby Dr. E. J. Lee of Greeley,Colorado. Both of these men

Erection of an OrthopedicHospital.Establishment of a School ofNursing and Nurses' Home.Establishment of a Psy-chiatric Hospital.Establishment of a PostGraduate School.Remodeling of the Collegeand addition of equipment.

First to hear a complete pres-entation of the expansion pro-gram were more than 50 mem-bers of the Polk County Osteo-pathic Association at their meet-ing held in the college buildingFebruay 6. Dr. J. R. McNerneyof West Des Moines, president,presided, as Dr. Peters, Dr. MaryGolden, Charles Madison, andPaul H. Martin, publicity repre-sentative, sketched the programand the plan of campaign. Theproject aroused enthusiastic com-


Dr. L. C. Boatman

made their financial contribu-tions and pledges while at theEmergency Conference in Chi-cago, February 1, 2, and 3 andwithin a matter of a few hoursfollowing the meeting where theOsteopathic Expansion plan waspresented. Each pledged $1,000


Post-Graduate CourseStarts April 1

The Post-Graduate course inCranial Technic is being sched-uled again for April, 1946.

The beginning class will meetin daily session from April 1 toApril 13. This course is de-signed for those who have notpreviously had the work inanatomy as a preliminary tocranial technic and for thoseosteopathic physicians who aretaking the work for the first time.The first week is utilized in thestudy of the anatomy andphysiology of the skull and cen-tral nervous system. During thesecond week the theory, diagnosisand treatment of cranial lesionsis covered extensively.

The advanced course is sched-uled for April 1 to 6. Thisgroup meets one week only inboth day and night sessions. Thiscourse is outlined for those whohave taken previously the workin anatomy, preparatory tocranial technic. The work duringthis week is designed to makethe cranial technician more ef-ficient in his method of diagnosisand treatment. The eveningsessions are spent in seminar dis-cussions on any material or prob-lems presented by the group ormay be used for practice sessions,as the class desires.

The tuition for each course is$150.00, of which $50.00 shouldbe sent with the application toserve as a matriculation fee. Thisfee may be refunded up to March15.

The faculty for the Aprilcourse consists of Dr. W. G.Sutherland, Saint Peter, Minne-sota; Dr. Howard Lippincott,Morrestown, New Jersey; Dr.Raleigh McVicker, The Dalles,Oregon; Dr. Reginald Platt, Hous-ton, Texas; and Dr. W. A. New-land, Seattle, Washington.

These men will be responsiblefor the advanced course and thetechnic sessions of the beginningcourse. The week of anatomywill be presented by Dr. Paul E.Kimberly of the Des Moines Col-lege, and Dr. Anne Slocum ofDes Moines. Dr. Kimberly andDr. Slocum will also take partwith the seminar discussions atthe evening meetings of the ad-vanced group.

We are also happy to reportthat Dr. Sutherland is recoveringfrom his previous ill health and,barring a relapse, expects to beon the lecture platform April 1.

POST-GGRADUATE

CRANIAL TECHNIC CLASSESBeginning Class.. ...................- April 1-13Advanced Class ...--...........---..-..-... . April 1-6

For either Class:Matriculation Fee ........-------------.------ $ 50.00

(Payable with Application)Tuition ...-......---... 100.00

(Payable with Admission)

TOTAL COST .... ......... ...................................... $150.00

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ment from the meeting. Mr.Nelse Hansen told of the progressmade in the remodeling of theClinical Hospital building follow-ing a tour of inspection by theassociation members, which alsoproduced much favorable andheartening comment.

Wyant Joins Staff

President Edwin F. Peters an-nounces the appointment of Mrs.Helen Wyant to the staff asLaboratory Technician. Mrs.Wyant comes to us well preparedin both training and experienceand should prove a valuable andtimely addition to the staff. Shehas her Bachelor of Sciencedegree in chemistry from Creigh-ton University, Omaha, Nebraska.She also studied for three yearsat Creighton University School ofMedicine before devoting her timeto a Master of Science degree.Her Master's thesis is highlyosteopathic in nature, being en-titled "Lowering of Blood SugarWithout the Use of Insulin." Mrs.Wyant understands and is veryenthusiastic about the osteopathicconcept of disease and treatment.

We need not say that the staffand students at D.M.S.C.O.S.eagerly await the arrival of Mrs.Wyant at the school and extenda most cordial welcome to her.

VISITORS

The College is pleased to listthe following names of doctorswho have recently paid our schoola visit.

Dr. L. W. Jamieson, Sioux City,Iowa

Dr. J. R. Forbes, Swea City,Iowa

Dr. J. K. Johnson, Jefferson,Iowa

Major Glenn Walker, KansasCity, Mo.

Dr. and Mrs. John H. Voss,Albert Lea, Minn.

Dr. Paul E. Emmans, Marshall-town, Iowa

Dr. and Mrs. Harold D. Meyer,Algona, Iowa

Dr. Bert Adams, Ames, IowaDr. George C. Keays, Gravity,

IowaDr. L. A. Deitrick, Manning,

IowaDr. L. L. Facto, Des Moines,

IowaDr. Fred Campbell, Des Moines,

IowaDr. Walter R. Belden, Corona,

N. M.Dr. Philip Stern, Grand Haven,

Mich.We are happy to have our

alumni and physicians from thefield drop in to visit at the Col-lege and clinical hospital at anytime. We invite any who canto do so as often as they can.

Buy Victory Bonds

Final EnrollmentFigures

At the time the last issue ofthe LOG BOOK was sent to theprinter it was not possible to in-clude a number of students whoare now enrolled. The totalnumber of students is now 72. Ofthis number 18 are Freshman, 7are Sophomores, 14 are Juniors,20 are Seniors, and 12 are Post-graduates. In addition, one stu-dent is registered as a special stu-dent. Not included in the totalare 4 students enrolled for labora-tory technician training.

C. R. Bayles, Detroit, Michigan,Senior, has transferred herefrom the Chicago College ofOsteopathy. Prior to the timehe began studying at Chicago hereceived his Ph.G. degree and hasworked as a pharmacist. He hastwo children, one of whom hasjust entered the Army.

Archie R. Colby, Cincinnati,Ohio, Junior, has transferred toStill College after taking his firsttwo years at the University ofCincinnati Medical College. Heserved 19 months in the Navyas pharmacist's mate. He ismarried and has two children.

Dr. E. M. Iverson, Sioux Falls,S. D., graduated from DMSCOSin 1939. He served for 45 monthsas chief pharmacist's mate on anaval transport. Dr. Iverson in-terned and practiced in Omaha.When he completes his refreshercourse here he plans to go toNew Mexico.

Stanly Griffin, New York,Freshman, received his B.A.degree from Fisk University,Tennessee. Griffin's wife has beenin the WAC Medical Corps.

Henry Braunschweig, DesMoines, Freshman, took his pre-osteopathic years at Drake Uni-versity. He served three yearsin the Army Medical Corps andwas released January 9. Heis married and has one youngster.

Dr. Harry Kruger graduatedfrom DMSCOS in May, 1941 Hewas born and raised in Muskegon,Mich. He practiced about 6 monthsin Ravinna, Michigan, and enter-ed the Army in February, 1942.He received Medical Corps basictraining in Texas then went toMaxwell Field, Alabama where heworked as a laboratory technician.He was NCO in charge of labora-tory from January, 1943, untilthe time he was discharged atPatterson Field, Ohio, last month.He is taking post-graduate work.

William J. Blackler, BattleCreek, Micigan, Sophomore, hasreturned after three and one halfyears, during which time he servedin the Corps of Engineers in theSouthwest Pacific Theater. Hiswife has accompanied him to DesMoines.

Larry Belden, Des Moines,Junior, married, has returnedafter three years of service inthe Medical AdministrativeCorps.

Dr. Gordon E. Johnson, Post-graduate, comes to Still fromKirksville College. Dr. Johnsonhad a practice in Missouri be-fore entering the Service.

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to the program and backed hispledge with a check of $200.

Dr. Boatman is practicing inthe oldest capital in the UnitedStates. Following his gradua-tion from D.M.S.C.O. in 1933 heinterned at the South WesternSanitarium and Hospital, Wichita,Kansas. Dr. Boatman is veryactive in professional and civicaffairs of the New Mexico Asso-ciation of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons. At present he ischairman of the Legislative Com-mittee and Trustee of the NewMexico Society, president of theNew Mexico Board of BasicScience Examiners, member ofthe New Mexico Board of Osteo-pathic Examiners, and is medicalofficer of the New Mexico CivilAir Patrol Wing. Dr. Boatmanin making his contribution, said,"It is a pleasure to demonstratein a tangible manner my con-fidence in the future of the DesMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery under thedirection of our new president,Dr. Peters."

Dr. Lee is a 1931 graduate ofD.M.S.C.O. and also has beenactive in association and civic or-ganizations. He is at presentpresident of the Colorado StateOsteopathic Association and theGreeley Lions Club, a member ofthe Chamber of Commerce, andchairman of the United NationsClothing Drive. Mrs. Lee, his wife,is also active in public affairsand a president-elect of theAuxiliary American OsteopathicAssociation.

These doctors are to be heartilycongratulated upon their finesupport of the school and pro-fession. Their contributions, it ishoped, will mark the beginningof a new and united support ofthe Expansion Program.

Births

Dr. and Mrs. George C. Keaysof Gravity Center, Iowa, an-nounce the birth of a daughter,Barbara Jeanne Keays, bornJanuary 30 at the Des MoinesGeneral Hospital.

New LivingEndowment Pledges

The following four doctorshave, since the last issue of theLOG BOOK, contributed financial-ly to the College in aiding themaintenance and development oftheir Alma Mater:

Dr. J. R. Forbes, Swea City,Iowa

Dr. Beryl Freeman, Des Moines,Iowa

Dr. W. D. Blackwood, Hart-shorne, Okla.

Dr. Don R. Hickey, Bayard,Iowa

Dr. John H. Barnes, Post-graduate, is a graduate of K.C.C.O.S. following which he in-terned for a year before comingto Des Moines.

The President Chats

If this past month is to be atrue criterion for 1946, we all mayfeel certain that Des Moines StillCollege will be, at the end of theyear, well on the road tonormalcy.

Our student body, at the pres-ent time, is 72. This is a highlysignificant gain over the enroll-ment for last term, which was41 students.

During the month, great strideshave been made at the hospital,after the plumbers' strike, andif the progress continues like ithas for the past two weeks, thehospital will be well on its wayto completion by the issuing ofthe next LOG BOOK.

President Peters

One of the most pleasant ex-periences of the month ofJanuary was my visit to Detroiton January 8, where I spoketo both the Alumni Associationof Des Moines Still College andbefore the staff of the DetroitOsteopathic Hospital. The en-thusiasm of the alumni at Detroitmade me proud to be associatedwith such a profession. A greatnumber of the alumni out in thestate came to Detroit for thealumni banquet, which was heldat 6:00 P.M. in the Sky Roomof the Shelby Hotel. At thespeakers' table for this banquetwere seated Dr. R. P. Perdue,President of the Michigan AlumniAssociation, who presided; Dr.R. K. Homan, Trustee of theAmerican Osteopathic Association,who introduced guests of theAlumni Association; and Dr. JohnP. Wood, President-elect of theAmerican Osteopathic Association,who spoke on Public Law No.293, which established the De-partment of Medicine and Sur-gery in the Veterans Administra-tion. Following the banquet itwas my pleasure to meet andspeak to the staff of the DetroitOsteopathic Hospital.

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Student-FacultyCouncil Elected

Shortly after the beginning ofthe present semester a new Stu-dent-Faculty Council was elect-ed. Members are as follows:Student Representatives

James Barnett, Senior, Presi-dent

Kenneth Elliott, JuniorGustaf Peterson, SophomoreThomas Levi, Freshman

Faculty RepresentativesDr. B. E. Laycock, Senior Ad-

viser, Vice-PresidentDr. C. O. Meyer, Junior Ad-

viserDr. P. E. Kimberly, Sophomore

Adviser, TreasurerDr. R. L. McMurray, Fresh-

man AdviserOne of the Council's duties is

to plan and present weekly as-sembly programs. An hour eachFriday morning is given over tothese programs, and their natureso far has been quite varied. Onthe first occasion Kenneth Elliott,Junior Representative, "filledin" by describing the structureand functions of the PT boat.Although not a medical topic, itproved to be an interesting onefor all who were present. Atthe second assembly an outsidespeaker was secured. As a mem-ber of Alcoholics Anonymous, hewas able to give us the insidestory of the organization, theirpurposes and the way in whichthey accomplish them. At themost recent assembly two movieswere shown. One dealt with theconstruction of the AlaskanHighway and the other with themethods used in discovery andtapping petroleum beds. Theseprograms provide a chance forthe student body and faculty torelax a little.

The Council is organizing aBowling Tournament in whichthere will be a Faculty team, aPost-graduate team, Fraternityteams, and a team for the In-dependents. The tournament willcontinue for a period of sixweeks.

Polk CountyAssociation Entertains

Students and Faculty

The Polk County OsteopathicAssociation invited all Still Col-lege students and faculty mem-bers and their partners to aValentine Day party and danceheld at Hoyt Sherman Place,Thursday, February 14.

Osteopathy-Pharmacology

Pharmacology is frequently re-garded as one of the newersciences but it really might beconsidered another name for thesame type of work that has beencarried on for centuries. For

Dr. R. L. McMurray

ages "Materia Medica," the fore-runner of Pharmacology, has beenconsidered the standard part ofthe armamentarium of the phy-sician. In the first century A. D.Pliny, a physician, wrote a vol-uminous treatis on the thenknown medicinal substances. Be-fore him Dioscorides (68 A.D.),Hippocrates (450 B.C.) andAesculapius (1200 B.C.) andothers took a hand at writingsomething of the drugs used intheir time. Each one collectedtogether the works of his pre-decessors-good, bad, or indif-ferent, but revered and then, tomaintain his own prestige, addedsome new "drugs" of his own"discovery" until the total ac-cumulated throughout the yearsamounted to hundreds of items.These were the standard worksfor centuries, especially duringthe dark ages, and it was con-sidered heresy to dispute thewritings of the "Masters".

To dispute that written in thebooks of the Masters was causefor ostracizing a physician orlayman. And yet some daredto do that very thing. Theydared to subject any drugs torigid laboratory and chemical ex-perimentation, and therein ispart of the answer as to whya new term, pharmacology, hasbeen introduced for an old sci-ence Materia Medica. But actual-ly Materia Medica had becomesuch a collection of valuable,questionable, or worthless ma-terial that it was necessary tosort the good from the bad. Andthis the pharmacologists under-took to do-systematically andcritically. Thus the gradualtransition from a study of MateriaMedica to pharmacology wasmade during the last century, and

chiefly during the last 25 years.Now this concept has been sofirmly established that the sub-ject is required in any recog-nized school offering an accredit-ed course in the practice of heal-ing: medicine, osteopathy, phar-macy and dentistry. The conceptthat a substance must prove itsworth experimentally and clinical-ly before it can become an arti-cle of commerce is a part of thenew Federal Pure Food andDrugs Act. So pharmacology hasevolved from the old folklore typeof medicine, such as the acci-dental discovery of the thera-peutic usefulness of digitalis, andfrom a collection of accumulatedworks, to a critical experimentalstudy of all the known drugsand the development of new drugsaccording to preconceived plans.

In the field of anestheticspharmacology has played an im-portant and successful part. Ithas always been man's objectiveto eliminate pain. Previous tothe 19th century all such workhad to be on an empirical basis.Adam lost a rib under a deepsleep-and ever since man hasbeen trying to find a satis-factory, safe anesthetic. Alcoholicbeverages and various drugs,such as opium, were used. Nat-urally, the effects were variable,due to unknown strength of theactive ingredients and the im-purities present. But man foundthat there was such a thing asan anesthetic for relieving pain.With this knowledge he went towork. The progress was slow-very slow. In 1546 ValeriusCordus described how he pre-pared ether-and yet 296 yearshad to elapse before Crawford W.Long of Athens, Georgia, usedether ('1842) to remove a tumorfrom the neck of James Venable.Again, the use of ether was notaccepted without strong protestfrom physicians and from the laypublic. Yet in spite of a deter-mined opposition ether held itsplace as an anesthetic and is to-day very highly esteemed amongthe standard anesthetics.

But ether was not perfect. Ithad some defects. Barbiturateswere introduced. They had somevaluable points, some dangerousweaknesses. So the chemists andthe pharmacologists went to worksystematically and diligently try-ing to produce an anesthetic bet-ter than anything previouslydeveloped - synthesize a newcompound, try it out in thelaboratory and clinic, study it, andtabulate the results. Graduallysufficient material was accumu-lated by such research to lay theplans for a desirable type ofproduct. So there was produceda product from a study of thebarbiturates that could be usedwith ether medication that tendedto overcome a defect of ether asan anesthetic; that supplementedthe weakness of ether.

Thus man has, through the fieldof pharmacology and associatedsciences, accepted the best andculled out the undesirable fromMateria Medica and accumulatedsufficient information to begin tolay the foundation for deriving

the laws underlying the chemicaland pharmacological relationshipsthat go to make up desirablemedicaments. As yet the surfacehas only been scratched. Veryfew of the known thousand oforganic compounds have beenstudied pharmacologically. Inthat group, now known or yet tobe synthesized, lies man's hopefor vigor in his older years andhis conquest over disease whenused judiciously with manipula-tive therapy.

Dean's Letter

At this issue of the LOG BOOKgoes to press may I call yourattention to two outstandingevents on the college calendar.

Cranial Technic CourseThe College is pleased to an-

nounce the fourth bi-annual post-graduate course in CranialTechnic. The next course will beoffered April 1 to 13. Registra-tions for attendingi the Aprilcourse began coming in shortlyafter the close of the Octobersession.

Cranial Technic has to datechallenged over 250 members ofthe osteopathic profession. It isour firm conviction that the workwhich Dr. William G. Sutherlandhas presented to our professionin cranial technic represents themost significat advance in osteo-pathic therapeutics since Dr.Andrew Taylor Still's original an-nouncement of osteopathy. Cranialtreatment is truly an osteopathicspecialty, extending the generalprinciples of osteopathy to thetreatment of the head.

We invite your earnest atten-tion to this important specialtyin our profession.

Still College Clinical HospitalWork is progressing rapidly

toward the completion of theClinical Hospital. If the workschedule is not interrupted, weshall be able to announce theopening of the institution forsometime in April.

-0. EDWIN OWEN,

Spring SemesterRegistration

MAY 13th

Our Goal

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Forty New

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The Osteopathic Women's Col-lege Club held their last meetingon January 29 at the home ofHelen Reichstadt. The hostessesfor the evening were Ronnie Ab-bott and Gloria Levi. We werehappy to have so many newwives attend.

The next meeting will beFebruary 26 at the home ofMickey Pascoe, 1525 Thirty-sec-ond Street. We want to urgeeveryone to be there as we havean interesting guest speaker onthe program, Dr. E. F. Leininger.

The new officers for the nextsemester are:

President-Ronnie AbbottVice-President-Jean ElliottSecretary-Barbara BarnettTreasurer-Elsie Blackler

-H. R.

AnThe Delta Omega Sorority held

a dinner at the Grace RansomTea Room, Friday, February 8.The guest of honor was TrudyHoffman Carpenter, a former stu-dent of this institution (and wehope will be one again in thenear future), and appropriategifts were presented to her bythe sorority as a whole and bythe "Lassies" of the school.

After the dinner was servedand completed, Mrs. Edwin F.Peters ad Mrs. H. W. Merrill weremade honorary members of ourorganization, and the pledging ofthree of the girls in school tookplace. The new pledges are asfollows:

Dorothy DienerDorothy MullenArline Peace

The next meeting is to be heldon March 8. At this time thepledges will become full, activemembers as we greet them intoDelta Omega.

The new semester got wellunder way with a reception forthe Frosh at the home of Dr.Cash. All actives attended andthe meeting was especiallynotable due to a number of ourmen who have but recently re-turned to us from the Service.Dr. Cash, as usual, was theperfect host. Dr. Sloan, Dr.Merrill, Dr. Laycock and our verycolorful member, Dr. T. P. Mc-Williams attended. It was a com-pletely enjoyable evening andended with the serving ofdelicacies by Mrs. Cash, assistedby Mrs. Reichstadt.

The Phi Sigma Gamma fra-ternity had their first publicwork night on February 8. Dr.John Shumaker introduced Mr.King, a Drake University student,who spoke on the physiology ofthe human body while flying athigh altitudes. The talk was veryinteresting as are those which weplan to have in the future. Wewould like to invite all those peo-ple to come to our work nightswho wish to attend.

The house is back to the pre-war status with the residentsnumbering twenty-one. With thehelp of the new members, workhas begun on the ballroom andrecreation rooms in anticipationof our formal house warming.

The kitchen has been madeready for the opening of thetable some time in February andwill be open to the student bodyand friends. President Tate hasbeen acting as chef for some ofthe boys already and has pro-duced some delicious meals. Heinvites the wives of the mem-bers to attend these dinners.

The chapter is happy to an-nounce the initiation of BrotherEdward Lake, who after threeyears in the Navy has transferredhere from Kirksville to completehis senior year.

The neophytes ofter for this semesSulkowski of KansKenneth RobertsIowa, Marsh Campson, Mich., and BobMoines. We arethese boys with us

Those alumni wh(at the house duringvention may makeby contacting us aAvenue at the eaitime. We welcometo stay with us at

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able to meet with various alumnigroups over the country, so thatevery member of our collegefamily will know the plans whichhave been formulated for yourAlma Mater, as well as know themany developments which havealready been made. Your schoolmust constantly be striving toreach new heights in OsteopathicEducation.

Peters and MerrillAttend EmergencyConference at Chicago

President Peters and Dr. Mer-rill represented Still College atthe A.O.A. Emergency Con-ference held in Chicago, February1, 2 and 3. There were approxi-mately 130 doctors registered atthe conference. Thirty of theforty-eight states were repre-sented at the conference as wellas one Canadian province.

The major subjects presentedanrd discussed at the conferencewere governmental health legisla-tion, osteopathic practice legisla-tion, veteran rehabilitation, pub-lic relatinns. vocationnnl rirllrn-no/

f Delta Chap- the osteopathic progress fund,ter are Stan and the expansion program.3as City, Mo., All of the meetings were en-of Greenfield, thusiastically attended by the)bell of Jack- members present and everyonePettit of Des proved his deep and sincere in-

glad to have terest in the future of the pro-· fession. The vital problemso wish to stay facing the profession were freelythe state con- and frankly discussed and view-arrangements ed. Every person left the meet-t 3205 Grand ing with a clearer understandingrliest possible of our common problem and withyou, Doctors, a determination to strive morethat time. earnestly as an individual and

unitedly as a group for his pro--W. J. M. fession.

Polk County AssociationTours New Hospital

The Polk County OsteopathicAssociation held a special meet-ing at the College Wednesdayevening, February 6. Dinner wasserved in one of the collegerooms. Following dinner thegroup spent an hour inspectingthe Still College Clinic Hospitalnow nearing completion. The re-mainder of the evening was givenover to a program, which includedtalks by President Edwin F.Peters, Dr. Mary Golden, Mr.Nelse Hansen, and a discussion ofplans for the hospital drive.

College SuppliesProgram for Ohio

Refresher Course

The Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery, underthe direction of President EdwinF. Peters, is supplying the pro-gram for a two day winter re-fresher course at Columbus onFebruary 20 and 21. PresidentPeters has obtained the servicesof two other men to aid him informing a psychiatric team ofthree speakers for the program.

The team consists of PresidentPeters, Dr. Walter Brombergand Dr. Ralph Berdie.

Located in OregonWord has just reached here

that Dr. J. S. Heatherington, a1944 D.M.S.C.O.S. graduate, hascompleted his internship at theDetroit Osteopathic Hospital andis now established in practice atMedford, Oregon.

Dr. G. A. Dierdorff, a 1943graduate of "Still" is also locatedat Medford. Dr. Dierdorff is,however, at present attending ashort post-graduate course inmajor surgery at the Los Angelescollege.


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Volume 24 MARCH, 1946 Number 3

Brochure Presents ProgramOf Still College Expansion

Literature Tells Story ofof Accomplishments,

Points to Future

A sixteen-page brochure-fullyoutlining the aims of the StillCollege expansion program-willbe issued this month and placedin the hands of all alumni andmany friends of the College toassist them in planning for theirown contribution to the expan-sion fund and to help them ininteresting others in doing like-wise.

The prospectus is fully illus-trated. Artists' conceptions of theosteopathic medical service cen-ter to be built around the Col-lege and its Clinical Hospital areincluded.

Issuance of the prospectus willbe the first step in the activesolicitations for funds and pledgesunder the expansion program. Ap-proximately 6,000 copies will beissued at the outset, but thismay be increased as the cam-paign progresses.

The brochure opens with a gen-eral statement of the campaign,its purposes and the opportuni-ties it presents by Dr. Edwin F.Peters, president of the College.Then, in a series of logical steps,the full story of Still College, theClinical Hospital, and the plansfor the future are unfolded inword and picture. Included arestatements setting forth the storyof the science of osteopathicmedicine, its extent and ac-ceptance and the part Still Col-lege has played in its rise toprominence in the relief of humansuffering.

In addition to being the mostimportant piece of literature tobe issued in connection with theexpansion campaign, the brochurewill be a valuable item of pub-licity for the osteopathic profes-sion, it is stated by Dr. Peters.It will serve not only to acquaintthe public and profession withthe expansion program aims, butwill tell a factual and interestingstory of the importance of theosteopathic medical profession tothe health and welfare of thecommunity, state and nation.

Preliminary publicity and con-tacts of a "cultivating" naturehave already been issued and arecontinuing to be issued by thecampaign office at the CollegeSeveral thousand letters, withpamphlets explaining osteopathy

and its purposes, have been sentto prominent persons and pros-pective givers in and out of theprofession itself. Newspaper pub-licity is also being used to ac-quaint the public with recentadditions to the Still College staffand to inform them of the highorder of the faculty at the DesMoines school.

Recently a pamphlet was mail-ed out which presented 21 ques-tions concerning osteopathy, theCollege, the Clinical Hospital, andthe plans for the future. It hasaroused considerable favorablecomment and interest. The pam-phlet is designed also for use asa handbook in the expansion cam-paign.

Alumni and members of theprofession are urged to make thefullest use of the brochure whenit is received by them by show-ing it to patients and friends whomay be interested in having apart in making the expansion pro-gram a reality through theirdonations.

Patients who have and are re-ceiving the benefits of osteo-pathic medicine are often the bestprospects for contributions andshould be cultivated now andgiven every opportunity to be-come interested in the develop-ment of osteopathy through theStill College expansion program.

If additional literature isdesired, or if persons can be sug-gested to whom literature shouldbe sent, the campaign office atthe College will appreciate beingadvised.

New Staff Member ranial ClassesNew Staff Member Filling Rapidly

President Peters of Still Col-lege, announces the appointmentof Dr. Joseph Szepsenwol as As-sociate Professor of Anatomy ofthe Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery.

Dr. Szepsenwol did -his pre-medical work at the Universityof Toulouse, France, and his pro-fessional training at the Uni-versity of Geneva, Switzerland,receiving the degree Doctor ofMedicine in 1936. While a stu-dent at the University of Geneva,Switzerland, Dr. Szepsenwol alsoserved as an Assistant to the Chiefof the Anatomy Department be-tween 1931-37. He was brought tothis country on a RockefellerFellowship in September 1937 toconduct research studies at theOsborn Zoological Laboratory atYale University.

From October 1937 to July 1943Dr. Szepsenwol served as Chiefof the Tissue-Culture Section atthe Institute of Histology andEmbryology at the Buenos AiresMedical School in Argentina. InDecember 1943 he returned, ona Knight Fellowship, to YaleUniversity Medical School, wherehe has been teaching grossanatomy since that time.

Dr. Szepsenwol has publishedmore than one hundred papers inanatomy, the latest of which wasentitled, "The Influence of theEyes on the Melanophores inAmphibia," published by theAnatomical Record in October,1945.

Dr. Szepsenwol will assume hisduties at Still College sometime

this month.

The fourth bi-annual graduate

course in Cranial Technique is

rapidly being filled with new

registrations daily. The total en-

rollment as we go to press is 20

in the advanced class, meetingApril 1-6 and 30 in the beginninggroup meeting April 1-13.

New material is constantlybeing added to the armamen-tarium of the cranial technicianthrough the advanced class.

The beginning group is givencomprehensive review of theanatomy and physiology of theskull and central nervous systemthe first week. The second weekcovers the theory, diagnosis andtreatment of cranial lesions.

The faculty for the April courseconsists of Dr. W. G. Sutherland,Saint Peter, Minnesota; Dr.Howard Lippincott, Morrestown,New Jersey; Dr. Raleigh Mc-Vicker, The Dalles, Oregon; Dr.Kenneth Little, Alton, Illinois;Dr. Reginald Platt, Houston,Texas; Dr. W. A. Newland,Seattle, Washington; Dr. PaulKimberly and Dr. Anne Slocum,both of Des Moines.

We suggest an early matricula-tion since each class is limited tothirty members.

Recent Gifts to the Clinic

Still College Clinic is proudly

displaying several new items of

practical equipment donated by

alumni members since publicationof the last LOG BOOK. The newadditions and their donors fol-low:

Three sets of Sundry Jars-Dr.R. M. Woods, Bay City,Michigan.

Stethoscope, alcohol bottles andmiscellaneous items forclinic examining rooms-Dr. J. P. Hull, Newton,Iowa.

Instrument cabinet and deskfor obstetrical clinic- Dr.E. O. Sargent, Des Moines,Iowa

Complete Miller diagnostic out-fit for E.E.N.T. clinic-Dr.Verne Wilson, Des Moines,Iowa. i

Sterilizer and obstetrical stetho-scope Clarence R. Bayles,student.

McDowell Oscillator for treat-ing feet-Dr. R. L. Hatchet,Des Moines, Iowa.

Attention!PSYCHIATRIC SHORT COURSE

Des Moines Still College announces Psychiatric Short Course

for May 15 through 28. Faculty: Dr. Walter Bromberg, M.D.,

eminent psychiatrist, Diplomate American Board of Psychi-

atry and Neurology; Dr. Fabian L. Rouke, Ph.D., Fordham

University, Clinical Psychologist. The course to consist of

lectures, case studies, and practical clinical work. Course fee

-$250.00. Reservation fee-$100.00. Class limited to thirty

physicians who are genuinely interested in neuro-psychiatry.

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DEAN'S LETTER

Each month there appears onthe College calendar an ever-increasing number of specialevents to command the attentionof osteopathic physicians and sur-geons all over the country. Itis with a great deal of pride thatwe announce a Psychiatric ShortCourse to be held at the CollegeMay 15 through 28. The facultyfor this course is headed by Dr.Walter Bromberg, M.D., Diplo-mate American Board of Psy-chiatry and Neurology, assistedby Dr. Fabian L. Rouke, Ph.D.,Fordham University, ClinicalPsychologist. They will presentlectures, case histories, and prac-tical clinic work. The class willbe limited to thirty physicians

Dean 0. E. Owenwho are particularly interested inneuropsychiatry. Registrationsare already coming in for thecourse.

Dr. Walter Bromberg will alsoappear on the program of theState Convention of the Iowa So-ciety immediately before theopening of the Psychiatric ShortCourse at the College.

To present the best in under-graduate and graduate training,we welcome your attention andinquiries concerning this Psy-chiatric Short Course.

-0. Edwin Owen.

Visitors

Dr. Samuel D. Gross, DMSCO '41,Detroit, Mich.

Dr. Homer F. Hutson, DMSCO '39,Albert Lea, Minn.

Dr. Eugene J. Luebbers, DMSCO'39, Mondamin, Iowa

Dr. Richard F. Snyder, '44,Swea City, Iowa

Dr. Paul E. Emmans, DMSCO '44,Marshalltown, Iowa

Dr. John H. Voss, DMSCO '26,Albert Lea, Minn.

Dr. Roger B. Anderson, DMSCO'42, Manning, Iowa

Dr. W. E. Heinlen, DMSCO '29,Joplin, Missouri

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Training in RoutineOffice Laboratory

Procedures

For several years the DesMoines Still College of Osteopathyand Surgery has been offeringtutoring service in routine andspecial office laboratory pro-cedures to persons desiring to be-come laboratory technicians in adoctor's private office.

The period of intensive trainingis for two weeks with private in-struction by the technician incharge of the laboratory. Thehours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00noon Monday through Saturday.In the afternoons, except Satur-day the technicians in training,work with the class in the labora-tory under the supervision of theinstructor. The fee for the courseis $25.00 per week.

Training includes the followingroutine procedures: completechemical and microscopic urineanalysis; routine blood tests con-sisting of hemoglobin by Sahlior Leitz (Photo-Electric Colori-meter methods; sedimentation(Westergren or B-D tubes);erythrocyte and leucocyte counts;Schilling differential count. Inaddition, special tests such asGlucose in Blood, Calcium inSerum, Cholesterol in Serum,Non-Protein-Nitrogen, Phenolsul-phonthalein Kidney FunctionTest, Sulfanilamide and its deriva-tives are demonstrated; first, bythe instructor; then the tests areperformed by the student tech-nician under the supervision ofthe instructor. Training in mak-ing and interpreting Gram andZiehl-Neelsen stains is given. Aminimum amount of reading isrequired and it is suggested thatthe technician keep notes on testsand laboratory procedures.

If the technician in trainingdesires to remain in the labora-tory a day or two in addition tothe two weeks' course in orderto gain more proficiency and skill,we are glad to have him do so.The suggestion is also made toreturn for further work after thetechnician has set up his ownlaboratory and worked in it fora time.

Clinical Laboratory work is ofvital importance at the presenttime. The course, briefly

Library Additions

The following new books whichare forerunners of many more tocome have been added to theStill College Library in the pasttwo weeks:

Barbour, H. G.-ExperimentalPharmacology and Toxicol-ogy. 1932.

Cobb, S.-Borderlands of Psy-chiatry. 1943.

Dorcus & Shaffer-Textbook ofAbnormal Psychology. 1942

Gantt, W. H. - ExperimentalBasis for Neurotic Be-havior. 1944.

Grinker & Spiegel-Men UnderStress. 1943.

Menninger, K. A.-The HumanMind. 1946.

Olkan, D. M.-Essentials ofNeuropsychiatry. 1944.

In addition, four copies of theMedical State Board Examina-tions are expected momentarily.We have also added the Journalof Urology to the list of pe-riodicals to which we now sub-scribe.

Changes of Address

Word has been received herethat Dr. H. G. Withrowe, a 1933graduate of "Still", has left hispractice in Milwaukee to headthe Hustisford Hospital and Clinic,Hustisford, Wisconsin.

He took up his new dutiesMarch 1.

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Dr. Phil Reames (D.M.S.C.O.-1942) recently resigned as a mem-ber of the staff of the ComptonHospital, Compton, California toopen his offices at 3316 PlattAvenue, Lynwood, California.

described, offers an opportunityfor receiving intensive trainingin this field.

The President Chats

Americans need objectives. Forone to dwell in the past and tobe self-satisfied with the presentcan mean only utter deteriora-tion for the individual. Satisfac-tion with what has been achievedwill not suffice, nor will the freez-ing of individual privileges makefor progress. Adequate objectivesfor an individual or an institutionwill emerge only when peoplehave a thorough understandingof each other's problems and acomplete realization of futuredemands.

A college, like an individual,must have plans big enough tomeet the problems of tomorrow,splendid enough to justify sacri-fices and practical enough to com-pete with all opposition. The DesMoines Still College of Osteopathyand Surgery, in making its plansfor tomorrow, has carefullyanalyzed its noble past and theprestige it enjoys today with theprofession, but this is not enough.This college must have a plannedfuture with definite objectives forthe world of tomorrow.

Osteopathy has unprecedentedscientific knowledge to apply tounprecedented situations whichwill bring about unprecedentedresults to the suffering humansociety. In order for this thera-peutic science to make its great-est contribution, the Board ofTrustees has carefully outlined afive-year program which will notonly place this College on ahigh educational level, but onewhich will command the respectof academicians throughout thecountry.

With the near completion ofthe new clinical hospital, the firststep of the expansion programwill be a reality, but we mustnot be satisfied with this onejob well done. We must start atonce on the construction of alibrary building to house ourgrowing library, a building whichwill provide seminar rooms, con-ference rooms, and a place wherethe physicians of tomorrow maydelve into the best of the litera-ture of today and yesterday. TheCollege must have an auditorium,which will not only fill a needfor the student body, but alsoprovide adequate facilities forsmall gatherings of this greatmetropolis. What better publicrelation could your College havethan to have various civic or-ganizations come to the Collegeto use its auditorium.

As we improve the mind, wemust also build the body-thus aphysiotherapy department mustbe added at once to our presentinstitution. Careful planning forthe future of this College calls foran orthopedic hospital, a psy-chiatric hospital, a postgraduateschool, a school of nursing, and anurses' home.

Des Moines, the heart ofAmerica, must be the heart ofosteopathic education. WhatMayos did for the medical profes-sion, Still College can do for theosteopathic profession; that is,with your assistance and support.

POST-GRADUATE

CRANIAL TECHNIC CLASSESBeginning Class .... ...........-....--. April 1-13Advanced Class ... .........-............. April 1-6

For either Class:Matriculation Fee ......... ......-.............----..... $ 50.00

(Payable with Application)Tuition ...................-- . 100.00

(Payable with Admission)

TOTAL COST .....-......................... $150.00

See accompanying article for details.

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Director's Views

With this semester nearingcompletion, we find ourselves nowembarking on a reconnaissancefor future enrollees at our school.Today, with a number of applica-

Dr. HL W. Merrilltions in our files, enrollmentprospects for May 13 are en-couraging.

We urge each alumnus to aidus in reaching our goal for thenew semester 40 new freshmen.Refer to us well qualified anddesirable students. We'll carrythe banner from there.

In a state of confusion, a multi-tude of desirable men and womenare now seeking a field of studyor work which will offer themthe security and satisfaction towhich they are rightfully en-titled. Often a bit of friendlyadvice and counsel from theirphysician will steer them intoosteopathic medicine.

We must all be aware, however,that we are not just recruitingstudents for our profession butrather, we are selecting com-petent, skilled persons for our Col-lege and our profession. Eachstudent accepted by an osteo-pathic college gains much morethan that for which he pays.

When choosing future doctorsof osteopathy, let us select onlythose individuals of the highestcaliber.

We are continually receivingnames of prospects from phy-

STUDENT SELECTIONWe, as osteopathic physicians, whether or not we are doing

counselling and vocational guidance work, are often asked the ques-tion, "How does the course of study in osteopathic colleges comparewith that of medical (allopathic) colleges?" The following table istaken from "Your Health" and was originally compiled after athorough and careful study of catalogs from a number of colleges:

HoursAverage for 8

Class A MedicalColleges

Anatomy .........- .....- ... .. ........ ........ .. 542Histology & Embryology ...-.. ..... ....... --..- 243Bacteriology & Hygiene .-...--......... ......... ....... 228Dietetics --.... ---..... 1... ...--- --- 16Chemistry & Toxicology -.......................... 475B iology ....- .......... .................... . 144Diagnosis (physical, clinical differential &

X-Radiance) ......................................... 160Gynecology ..- ........ .. ......................------ 112Obstetrics - ..-.. ....-- ......................... 182Practice (This includes the study of the

diseases; pediatrics; psychiatry; hydro-therapy; dermatology; medical juris-prudence and therapeutics; pharmacology;sanitation; the effects of drugs; bloodtyping for transfusion; chemical andmicroscopic examination of the blood,urine, sputum, and the bile; diseaseprevention and related subjects .............. 1021

Pathology ...-- .....-.. ......... .. . 338Physiology .-..........-- ..... .. 234Surgery ................................................ 527Eye, Ear Nose & Throat ......-... ............. ........ 91

TOTAL .-......--- ------... ----- 4313

HoursStandard

OsteopathicColleges

594270252

54450

90

216162126

1062216216504198

4410

In addition to the above list, osteopathic colleges also includemuch more work and many additional hours in osteopathic prin-ciples and practice, etc.

The current catalog of D.M.S.C.O.S. lists the following depart-mental summary on page 35:

HoursAnatomy . .-..-- ...- .............................................. . 882Chemistry .........-............-... ......................................... 234Bacteriology and Public Health .................................... 360Pathology ................. ...-....................................... 486Physiology .-.......................................................... . 324Pharmacology ..-.................................................... 250Osteopathic Principles & Technic .-........-.-...-....-... --- . 270Osteopathic Practice -........ -. ... .......... . ...................... 1068Obstetrics and Gynecology ..-........ ............................ 358Surgery .... ................................................ ................. 950

TO TAL ............................................. ................... 5188

Listing the hours of required work by classes, we find the dis-tribution as follows:

HoursFreshm an .- ...- .....- .....-- .......... ............. .. ................. - ..... - 1314Sophomore ............................................................. .. 1296.Junior ......- .............- ..- .......--- ................... ............ ... ......-. 1304Senior . ................................................................. 1274

TO TA L .. . . ................................................................. .......... 5188

The Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery is ap-proved by the Veterans Administration for the training of veteransunder the G.I. Bill of Rights. The preprofessional requirements con-sist of a minimum of two years (60 semester hours or its equivalentin quarter hours) of college work in an approved college. This mini-mum must include at least the following:

6 Semester hours of English (including composition or rhetoric)8 Semester hours of Biology (or Zoology)8 Semester hours of Physics8 Semester hours of General Inorganic Chemistry4 Semester hours of Organic Chemistry

26 Semester hours of ElectivesIt is suggested that the elective courses be selected on a cul-

tural rather than a scientific basis.Let us not permit it to be said of our alumni by a prospective

student that "The doctor had no idea what the requirements were."

sicians in the field. This servicewe do appreciate, but may weurge an incessant, concerted

effort on the part of each phy-sician to increase our list offuture osteopathic physicians.

Minnesota U. ProfessorCriticizes Osteopathy

Eight of the country's leadingeducators, mostly chancellors andpresidents of great universities,addressed to President Trumanan "appeal for the deferment ofcollege science students." MauriceB. Visscher, M.D., addressed anopen letter to these educators(December 28th issue of SCI-ENCE), expressing the belief thatthey had not realized the im-plications of what they hadsigned. His reasons for sayingthis was that students of "osteo-pathy" (the quotation marks areDr. Visscher's) were included inthe same general category withstudents "in such recognizeddisciplines as medicine, dentistry,pharmacy and engineering." Dr.Visscher felt that there had been"stupidity or cupidity" on thepart of some Selective Serviceofficial in classing students inosteopathy with the others to begranted deferment, and that since"no American university recog-nizes osteopathy as a scientificallybased healing art . . . or con-siders the system of osteopathyto be other than a fraud upona gullible public" the universitypresidents had made a terribleblunder.

Replies to Dr. Visscher's letterwere published in the January25th issue of SCIENCE. Ray C.Hulburt, Editor, American Osteo-pathic Association, pointed out tohim that the Office of ProductionManagement recognized the fu-tility of expecting the M.D. headsof the Medical Corps in the Armyor the Navy to permit osteo-pathic physicians and surgeons totake the examinations to demon-strate their fitness for commis-sions as medical officers, and thatit therefore recommended toSelective Service that both osteo-pathic physicians and surgeons,and osteopathic students, be in-cluded among the lists of personsengaged in essential occupationsand subject to deferment.

Thomas J. Meyers, D.O., Pasa-dena, had this to say: "For ascientist to attack viciously aconcept about which he knowsnothing merely suggests that hehas stepped out of his role as ascientist and has become eithera politician or an evangelist, ineither case his mouthings can bediscounted because they repre-sent an emotional outburst andare not a product of his scientificknowledge."

Cyrus N. Ray, D.O., FormerMember of the Texas State Boardof Medical Examiners wrote:"The type of discussion byMaurice B. Visscher, M.D., is outof place because it is an emo-tional and untrue discussion ofmatters which will stand investi-gation in an orderly, systematic,and scientific manner. We arenot interested in the thesis ofanyone who thanks God in themarket place that he is holier ormore learned than other men.There is abundant evidence that


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The Osteopathic Women's Col-lege Club had a very interestingmeeting March 5 at the home ofMrs. Robert O. Fagen, alumnisponsor. Elsie Blackler broughtto the meeting quite an array ofJapanese wearing apparel andmiscellaneous articles, all ofwhich were brought back fromJapan by Mr. Blackler.

Our next meeting will be heldat the P.S.G. House March 19.Movies will be shown. Everyonetry to be present.

The Club is holding a rummagesale Wednesday, April 17, andwould like to solicit for somerummage. If any student orfaculty member outside the clubhas something we could sell, wewill be glad to pick it up. Calleither 7-4114 or 3-2031. Any-thing would be appreciated. Thissale is to take the place of ourusual "Fun to Raise Funds"party.

BUKWell at last we "dood it." After

three weeks of trying (and thatdeserves to be italicized) to beatIowa, the opposition which wasoverwhelming to say the least,we actually bowled the highestscore. Who was the oppositionyou ask? The faculty, no less.Oh well, Dame Law-of-Averageswill help you next time, gentle-men, we trust.

Last February 14, our fraternitymet at the home of Dr. TonySloan who played host to theactives and three lower classmen.Refreshments were served by Mrs.Sloan and Helen Reichstadt.Afterward short talks were givenby Dr. Cash and Dr. Lilly.

Iota Tau Sigma met at Dr.Lilly's home on March 5. Afilm, Treating of War Burns, andPurposeful Splinting of Fractureof the Hand, was shown. This wasfollowed by a round-table discus-sion on that subject.

Next week we bowl the post-graduates. They, as you know,are the fellows who increasedtheir markmanship a hundredfold by spending countless eve-nings at the PXs and Ships Serv-ices playing the game at a nicklea line. But now that we havethe faculty-and I say this with agleam in my eye-behind us, we'llroll a wicked game ourselves.

Classic: A book which peoplepraise and don't read.

Mark Twain.

The last two semi-monthly pub-lic meetings of the fraternity in-troduced Doctor Graney of DesMoines General Hospital and Doc-tor Isobaker of Wilden Hospital.Dr. Graney spoke on the tumorand neurological aspects of sur-gery. Dr. Isobaker lectured onthe relationship of the intern tothe hospital in the division of ob-stetrics. Group discussion fol-lowed each of these interestingtalks and the evenings were veryenjoyable. We thank these doc-tors for giving their time, andwe are looking forward to hear-ing Dr. Peters, the president ofthe college at our next meeting.Dr. Cash, X-ray diagnostician ofDes Moines General, will speakat the following meeting.

The chapter is proud to an-nounce the pledging of Roy Col-by of Saginaw, Michigan. Royhas been with the Navy for thelast five years with the rating ofPharmacist Mate First Class.

Last month Dr. Ray Purdue ofFlint, Michigan, President of theMichigan Association, visited theChapter House. Dr. James DiRenna, of Kansas City, NationalPresident of Phi Sigma Gamma,recently visited the ChapterHouse also and showed that hewas pleased with our progress.

We hope you Doctors will re-turn for visits. We again wishto extend an invitation to allfriends of the profession to visitour house and become acquaintedwith our chapter.

The chapter takes pleasure inannouncing a light lunch whichwill be served at the house atnoon, May 13, for all alumnidoctors attending the state con-vention. We would appreciateyour contacting us if you planto attend. Transportation will befurnished those who wish it.

W. J. M.

AnDelta Omega held a dinner

meeting at Mrs. Doty's Tea Roomon March 8, 1946, and seventeenwere present.

After dinner initiation ofpledges took place and the newhonorary members were formallyinitiated. The new members areas follows:

Dorothy Diener, Dorothy Mul-lin, Arlene Peace.

The newly initiated honorarymembers are:

Mrs. E. F. Peters, Mrs. H. W.Merrill.

When the initiation was overthe regular business meeting wascarried out and new officers wereelected for the next semester.

President, Sarah Jean Gibson;Vice President, Theresa PalmerPicker; Recording Secretary, Dor-othy Mullin; Corresponding Sec-retary, Dorothy Diener; Treasur-er, Arline Peace; Guard, Dr. LilliDunlop; Escort, Dr. Beryl Free-man.

A pleasant time was had by all.The next monthly meeting willbe held in April. A speaker fromthe Alumnae will deliver a talkon a subject relative to somephase of the profession.

Psi Sigma Alpha held a dinnermeeting on Wednesday, February27, at Lowry's Cafe. After adelicious steak dinner, Dr. PaulKimberly gave an interesting talkon "Chapman's Reflexes."

We were pleased to welcomeback in our group two alumni,Dr. John Edgerton and Dr. Chris-tian Henkel.

-A. P.

In movements controversial,My perception is quite fine;I always see both points of view:The bne that's wrong and mine.

Criticism Continued

(Continued from Page 3)there are just as many pious"frauds" in regular practice inthe allopathic cult as afflict theosteopathic school of medicine.But unlike the gentleman wewould not be so inaccurate or souncharitable as to indict thewhole allopathic cult because ofthe undoubted quacks within thefold."

Note: For more detailed ac-count of this matter refer toMarch issue of "Forum."

Does destiny reallyShape our ends?

It's one of life'sProfoundest riddles.

But there's certainlyNo question, friends,

That bread and potatoesShape our middles!

-W. E. Farbstein.

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Volume 24 APRIL, 1946 Number 4

PSYCHIATRIC SHORT COURSE IN MAYFund Raising

For Expansion

The kick-off dinner meeting ofDes Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery gotunder way at 6:30 P. M., April9, at the Kirkwood Hotel. Morethan 150 workers attended. Dr.Peters served ably as master ofceremonies and his enthusiasmpermeated the crowd as the eve-ning progressed.

Ted Flynn, Chairman of Divi-sion 1, was first to introduce hisCaptains and to announce theirquotas. Ted briefed his (and theentire) group on the use of thepledge form, laying particularstress on the fact that eachpledge card should have the nameof the prospect written on itprior to the interview.

Dr. McNerney pinch-hitted forGibson Holliday, Chairman ofDivision 2, who had been calledout of the city. Captains wereintroduced and their quotas an-nounced.

Jack Wolfe, Chairman of Divi-sion 3, pointed out to workersthat the right man should benamed to make each individualcall in order to assure maximumreturns from the interview. Jackurged careful study of prospectcards by Captains and theirworkers in order that the drivemay be consummated with great-est possible dispatch.

Mrs. Paul Park, Chairman ofthe Women's Division, introducedeach of her team Captains andannounced the quota for eachteam.

Recognition was given to Dr.Paul Park and Lee Hamilton onadvance fund raising already ac-complished. They demonstratedtheir talent in talking Still Col-lege with Mick Meneough asprospective guinea pig.

Campaign supplies and instruc-tions were given to all of theworkers. At the conclusion ofthe general meeting, each of the28 teams got into a huddle andapportioned their prospect cardsto individual team members. Theywere all in readiness to begintheir solicitations before the nextmeeting.

SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL

The following Psychiatric Short Course will be offered at DesMoines Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery May 15 to 28, 1946.Class limited to 30 doctors. Fee $250-$100 to be paid with appli-cation. Faculty: Dr. Walter Bromberg, M.D., eminent psychiatrist;Dr. Fabian L. Rouke, Ph.D., clinical psychologist. It is necessarythat your reservation be made AT ONCE for this excellent course.

SCHEDULE FOR COURSE

May 15thA. M.-THE PROBLEM OF MENTAL DISORDERS-Dr. Wal-

ter BrombergScope and Importance

EconomicallySociologicallyMedically

SCOPE AND FUNCTION OF PSYCHOLOGY-Dr. F. L.Rouke

In relation to psychiatryIn relation to general medicine

P. M.-CLINICAL DEMONSTRATION-Dr. Walter BrombergPSYCHOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES DEMONSTRATION

-Dr. F. L. Rouke

May 16thA. M.-HISTORY OF PSYCHIATRY ATTITUDES- Dr. Walter

BrombergThe Quacks and the FraudsHistorical backgroundsScientific contributions

WHAT IS MAN-Dr. F. L. RoukeThe body-mind relationshipThe problem of personality

P. M.-CLINICAL DEMONSTRATION-Dr. Walter BrombergPSYCHOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES DEMONSTRATION

-Dr. F. L. Rouke

May 17thA. M.-MODERN DYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT-Dr. Walter

BrombergIntroduction of new concepts of mental activityFreud and PsychoanalysisPsychobiology; Psychosomatic Medicine

BODILY DETERMINANTS OF BEHAVIOR-Dr. F. L. Rouke

The nervous systemThe glandular systemHeredity

P.M.- Clinical DemonstrationPsychological Techniques

May 18thA. M.-CLASSIFICATION OF MENTAL DISORDERS-

Dr. Walter BrombergClinical examples

PSYCHIC DETERMINANTS OF BEHAVIOR-Dr. F. L. Rouke


Shumaker AppointedDean

Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery an-nounces the appointment of Dr.John B. Shumaker, of this city,as the new Dean of the Collegeand Professor of Biochemistry.

Dr. Shumaker received hisBachelor of Arts degree fromCornell College in 1920; his Mas-ter of Science degree from IowaState College in 1923; and hisDoctor of Philosophy degree fromIowa State College in 1930, ma-joring in Food and SanitaryChemistry. During his residenceas a student at Iowa State Col-lege, while working for his grad-uate degree, Dr. Shumaker wasan instructor in the Departmentof Chemistry between the years1920 and 1929. From 1929 to 1939Dr. Shumaker was Professor ofChemistry at the Des Moines Col-lege of Pharmacy, during whichtime he taught courses at DesMoines Still College of Osteop-athy. In 1939 Dr. Shumaker wasappointed Professor of Chemistryat Drake University, in whichposition he is at present.

Dr. Shumaker is a member ofPhi Lambda Upsilon, an honorarychemistry fraternity; member ofKappa Psi, professional pharma-ceutical fraternity; and a mem-ber of the American ChemicalSociety.


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Dr. Shumaker has had exten-sive experience in industrialchemistry, serving a period withthe Research Department of Min-er Laboratories, Chicago, Illinois,as general consultant in the fieldof industrial che istry.

He has two sons who are atpresent in the service and he isa veteran of World War I himself.

Dr. Peters, President of StillCollege of Osteopathy and Sur-gery, states that Dr. Shumakerwill assume his new duties at thecollege on the irst of June.

Dean's Letter

Reservations are coming in forthe Psychiatric Course to be heldMay 15 through 28. A completeschedule of the course is printedon the front page of the LOGBOOK. We urge you to make

Dean Os E. Owenyour. reservation for the coursepromptly. We heartily recom-mend Dr. Walter Bromberg, M.D.,and Dr. Fabian L. Rouke, Ph.D.,to you as the leading men in thecountry in their fields. The read-ing of the class schedule indi-cates the comprehensive scope of

-ihe-lectures to be given.Not only is this course intended

for those particularly interestedin neurosychiatry, but also phy-sicians in general practice whoare continually called upon toserve in the capacity of "familycounselor."

There are three distinct realmsof therapeutics-the physical, thechemical and the mental. Wehave long laid emphasis on thephysical and the chemical phasesof therapeutics. The time hascome in the application of thera-peutic procedures when each phy-sician must have a workingknowledge of neurosychiatrynot only for the proper care ofpatients who are mentally un-balanced but for the proper un-derstanding and evaluation of allhealth problems.

The class is limited to thirtyphysicians. We, therefore, urgeyou to make your reservationpromptly.

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Emotional growth and developmentConscious motivationThe unconscious mind

P. M.-Review and Discussion Group

May 20thA. M.-PSYCHOSES OF ORGANIC ORIGIN-Dr. Walter

BrombergDisorders due to infection, intoxication, trauma, dis-

turbances of circulation or metabolism, new growth;convulsive disorders.

ChemotherapyTHE MEASUREMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE

-Dr. F. L. RoukeDevelopment of measuring methodsThe curve of normal distributionThe concepts of validity and reliability

P. M.- Clinical DemonstrationPsychological Techniques

May 21stA. M.-PSYCHOSES OF NO KNOWN ORGANIC ORIGIN-

Dr. Walter BrombergSchizophrenia, manic depressive states, paranoia, i

volutional melancholiaInsulin, Metrazol and Electric Shock

MEASURES OF INTELLIGENCE-Dr. F. L. RoukeGroup and individual tests-I.Q.Educational placementThe concept of mental deficiency


May 22ndA. M.-THE PSYCHONEUROSES-Dr. Walter Bromberg

Hysteria, neurasthenia, anxiety statesClinical PsychotherapyHypnosis and dream analysis

SPECIAL APTITUDES AND ABILITIES-Dr. F. L. Rouke

Mechanical aptitude, art, music, etc.Vocational Guidance and placementPersonnel selection in industry


May 23rdA.M.-THE PSYCHOPATHIC PERSONAI TV-Dr Waltpr

P. M.-

BrombergConstitutional inferiority or emotional deprivation?Aggressive behavior

PERSONALITY ADJUSTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT-Dr. F. L. Rouke

Type psychologyQuestionnaires and inventoriesClinical DemonstrationPsychological Techniques

May 24thA. M.-CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR DISORDERS-Dr. Walter

BrombergConduct disordersTreatment

PERSONALITY ADJUSTMENT AND DEVELOP-MENT: DIAGNOSTIC PROJECTIVE TECHNIQUES-Dr. F. L. Rouke

Rorschach ExaminationThematic Apperception TestFinger painting and play techniques

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The President Chats

The fundamental and primarypurpose of the Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Sur-gery is that of training those whoare interested in the therapeuticprofession to be a Physician Plus.

As a profession, Osteopathy haslearned to express its theoriesscientifically. We need to enlargeupon our proven laws, so that allwho are truly interested in purescience can become fully ac-quainted with the merits of Os-teopathy. To develop our Collegeof Tomorrow requires an educat-ed imagination on the part of allwho have an insight into the ben-efits derived from the OsteopathicSchool of Practice. It is not thefunction of this school to attemptto graduate incompetent physi-cians. Its function is, to graduateosteopathic physicians of an ever-lasting school who can face allthe problems, which will confrontthem in their practice, with con-fidence.

The enlarging of our facilitiesand the addition of many newfaculty members, who are na-tionally prominent in their re-spective fields, will be a reality.The duty of an Osteopathic Col-lege is to prepare its graduatesfor unselfish service to sufferinghumanity. Every osteopathic phy-sician must be a Physician Plus.Education always has influencedhuman relations and true Oste-opathic Education can not onlyinfluence the lay public, but mustcontinue to make a significantcontribution which will livethroughout the coming centuries.

Your School of Tomorrow, withits remodeled educational build-ing, its newly constructed hos-pitals, school of nursing, library,auditorium, and physiotherapydepartment, and with its 24-houremergency clinic, all furnishedwith the finest of scientific equip-ment, will not only carry out theprinciples of True Osteopathy, butwill educate the Physician Plus.

Pre-osteopathicStudy at Ball State

Teachers College

It has been announced officiallythat Ball State Teachers Collegeof Indiana, will include in theirfuture catalogs a pre-osteopathiccurriculum. This is the first In-diana school, to the writer'sknowledge, to show such a cur-riculum in their catalog. Thisshould prove helpful to Indianaphysicians in counseling highschool or other students interest-ed in our professoin, who areseeking information about pre-professional colleges.

Other colleges in the state may,and very likely will, soon followthe lead set by Ball State andalso announce such a pre-profes-sional course.

Help your Profession help youby contributing for the supportof your school.

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Helping YourProfession

There is no better way for theosteopathic physician to help andpromote his profession than to beinstrumental in having an indi-vidual-patient, friend or mereacquaintance-channel his giftsto osteopathy.

Your profession and your schoolneeds your direct help and contri-bution also. To be specific, theDes Moines Still College of Os-teopathy and Surgery needs thefinancial support and assistancenow of every one of its alumnias well as their friends and pa-tients. Our school is steppinginto a new era of growth anddevelopment in which $1,550,000.00will be needed in the next fiveyears. Of this amount $1,000,-000.00 will be contributed by theAmerican Osteopathic Associa-tion; $300,000.00 will be given bythe city of Des Moines, and $250,-000.00 is to come from our alum-ni. You (alumnus), I am sure,are anxious for your school to bea true leader in osteopathic edu-cation.

The new 92-bed capacity Clini-cal Hospital will be officiallyopened sometime in May. Thisis only the beginning of the pro-gram of growth which will meanmuch to your college and the. pro-fession. Pause for a moment andvisualize the training that thestudents of this college will re-ceive from this new hospital inaddition to what they have beenreceiving. The hospital will in-clude complete facilities for ma-jor and minor surgery,, the de-livery and care of obstetricalcases, a complete pediatric de-partment, a modern complete X-ray department and a 24-houremergency and out-patient de-partment.

The college, however, is in needof additional facilities if DesMoines is to become the Meccaof Osteopathy. It is most urgentthat we have a library with semi-nar rooms, an auditorium and aphysiotherapy department, atonce. The present college build-ing requires additional changesand improvements if this is to meetthe increasing demands placedupon it.

Other plans for the next fiveyears also include the erection ofa psychiatric hospital, an ortho-pedic hospital, a school of nurs-ing and a postgraduate school.

Your subscription to this cam-paign is urgently needed today as

In the last month's issue of the LOG BOOK anattempt was made to show the professional train-ing required of the M.D. as compared with theD.O. This month we are going back and considerthe pre-osteopathic training.

We are frequently confronted with the "charge"that osteopathic physicians do not receive the pre-professional training of the allopathic physicians(M.D.'s). This column is written to give theD.O. some "counter ammunition" to use when heis thus charged. These figures are based uponthe records we have on file of the pre-osteopathiccollege and university training of the presentmembers of our freshman and sophmore classes.

The records show a variation from the mini-mum of two years to a maximum of over eightyears of pre-professional education.

The average number of years of pre-professionaltraining for the combined freshman and sopho-more classes is three and one-half years.

The average for the individual classes are: fresh-man, three and thirty-six one hundredths years;sophomore, three and eighty-six one-hundredthsyears.

Thirty-two percent of the freshman and sopho-more students have one or more pre-osteopathiccollege degrees.

The following is a summary of the findings forthe combined freshman and sophomore classes:

Average years of pre-osteopathiceducation -..........-----.....- 3.5 years

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SHORT COURSEClinical DemonstrationPsychological Techniques

Percent students holding one or morepre-osteopathic degrees --- 32%

Summary of Freshman class statistics:Average years of pre-osteopathic edu-

cation -- ---.-- ----- 3.36 yearsHaving two year pre-osteopathic col-

lege training ...................-...------ 33.3%Having between two and three years... 22.2%Having between three and four years.. 33.3%Having over four years ..-.........-...... 11.1%Having one or more college degrees.... 28%

Summary of Sophomore class statistics:Average years of pre-osteopathic edu-

cation .-.. ------.......... -.......- 3.86 yearsHaving two years pre-osteopathic col-

lege training -. . �....- . 14 +%Having between two and three years-.. 0Having between three and four years. 57+%Having over four years . .......-....... 28 +%Having one or more college degrees ... 43%

I believe it is not necessary to comment furtherupon these figures-the conclusion is obvious. Theprofessional college and university training ofosteopathic physicians, on the whole, is very ex-cellent and compares very favorably with that ofthe allopathic physicians. We need not keep suchinformation a secret, neither do we wish to boastof it but, nevertheless, we should remember thefacts when we are accosted by our allopathic

friends, and followers.

Ten Ways to KillAn Organization

1. Don't go to the meetings.

2. If you do go, go late.

3. If it's bad weather, don'tthink of going.

4. Whenever you do attend ameeting, find fault with the presi-dent and other officers.

5. Never accept an office. Itis much easier to sit back andcriticise.

6. If you are appointed on acommittee, don't go to the meet-ing; if you are not appointed,get peeved about it.

7. When your opinion is ask-ed, reply that you have nothingto say; but after the meetingtell everyone just how thingsshould be done.

8. Do nothing more than isabsolutely necessary; when oth-ers do the lion's share, tell every-one that the club is run by aclique.

9. Don't worry about payingyour dues; wait until you re-ceive two or three notices.

10. Don't bother about get-ting new members; let the oneswho do all the work do that, too.

-Magnolia Hospital StaffNews Letter

(From CLINICAL OSTEOPA-THY, Vol. 42, No. 3 March 1946,California Osteopathic Associa-tion.)

A. M.-LEGAL ASPECTS OF PSYCHIATRY-Dr. WalterBromberg

The legal concept of insanityIndividual criminal responsibility

PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTDr. F. L. RoukeRefinements in laboratory techniqueElectroencephalography, the tremograph, blood pressure

and respiration, the psychogalvanic responseP. M.- Review and Discussion Group

May 27thA. M.-PSYCHOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES-

Dr. Walter BrombergPSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT: MEDI-

CAL APPLICATIONS Dr. F. L. RoukeThe Problem of tension and relaxationReactions of psychoticsWar neuroses and combat fatigue


M-ay 28thA. M. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE PRACTI-

TIONER-Dr. Walter BrombergPsychosomatic medicine

PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT: CRIM-INOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS-Dr. F. L. Rouke

The scientific detection of deceptionP. M. Clinical Demonstration

Psychological Techniques

never before. All the money doesnot have to be contributed nowbut you may make your contribu-tion in ten quarterly installmentsbeginning July 1, 1946.

Our profession cannot existstanding still-we must either

move ahead or backwards. Doc-tor, do your part today and makea substantial contribution orpledge without delay. Help your-self by supporting the foundationof the profession-the osteopathiccollege.

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The Osteopathic Women's Col-lege Club is about to close avery interesting semester withstill many things to do. We nowhave twenty-two members andanticipate a much larger mem-bership next semester.

On April 2 our meeting washeld at the home of Ann Belden,3827 57th Street. Everyonebrought boxes of rummage inpreparation for the sale April 17.Joyce Griffith was hostess at our

April 16 meeting held at herhome, 2901 Cottage Grove. Gameswere played and plans were dis-cussed for the Senior banquet tobe held at Younkers Tea Room,April 30. The Senior wives willbe our guests that evening andDr. Edwin F. Peters will be ourspeaker and guest of honor. JeanElliott is in charge of arrange-ments.

The following wives will begraduated and receive unique di-plomas at that time: Ronnie Ab-bott, Martha Hattesen, Cleta Ros-entral, Lucea Slater and AlexSiudara.

We congratulate these Seniorsand wish them a future rich inhappiness and success.

Spring always means thatanother graduation is just aroundthe corner. This time we loseJohn Slater and Gerald Rosen-thal. Our group will miss them.There will be a dinner in theirhonor on or about May 3. Watchfor a further announcement.

The fraternity met last Thurs-day in the home of Paul Reich-stadt. We had a big turnout andheld the regular election of offi-cers. Larry Beldon was elect-ed President. Larry is just backfrom the Army and is a JuniorA. Jim Barnett was elected VicePresident, and Norb Heichelbechwas elected Secretary-Treasurer.Out Past-President, Paul Reich-stadt was elected Historian. Thenew officers will assume theirduties at the end of this semester.We wish them a lot of luck dur-ing their term in office.

This is the last issue that theSeniors will get to read as stu-dents, therefore we wish themall well and lots of luck. Also,we are happy to observe thatevery one of the graduates areplanning to serve an internship.

-G. S. R.

Delta Chapter played host toDr. H. L. Taggart of Flint, Michi-gan. Dr. Taggart was accom-panied by Jerry Tate, brother ofMarvis Tate, Fraternity Presi-dent. Other guests were Kirks-ville students who were in DesMoines to take the Iowa StateBasic Science examinations. Wewere happy to become acquaintedwith these fellows.

The Senior Formal and House-warming Dance was held onSaturday, April 13. Spring colorsof evening dresses blended withthe cordial feeling of the crowdof students, instructors andfriends. The new house mascot,Brownie, a friendly collie, sharedin the activities.

We wish to congratulate ourtwo graduating seniors, LenoardSiudara and Howard Hattesen.The fraternity wishes them suc-cess and happiness; they haveboth given much time and effortto the school and to the fra-ternity.

With a new system of houseclean-up now effective, it haslost some of the ragged edges.We would like to invite all visit-ing doctors to see our "house"and meet the members. Doc-tors coming to the Iowa StateOsteopathic Convention are espe-cially the one to notice this in-vitation. The Phi Sigma Gamma'swill have a "get-together"luncheon Monday at the house.Transportation will be furnished,and we would like to see a niceturnout. If you can make thisluncheon, please contact Mr.Tate, c/o Still College.

The regular monthly meetingset for April 12 had to be can-celled due to the Still CollegeDrive which was occupying agreat deal of the Doctor's time.The next meeting will be onFriday, May 17. The speaker

will be Dr. Mary Golden whowill talk on the subject of "TheDoctor's Personality.

On Tuesday evening,the Gamma Chapter cma Alpha met at Dapartment. At this ti:Sedar was formally inithe Chapter. Followingmonies, the group listeOwen's collection ofords. At the close oJning tasty refreshmEserved.

We extend our heagratulations to our ne~Robert Sedar.

The Atlas Club welcGordon Elliott who rEturned to classes frowith the Royal CanForce. We also extenwishes to him on hising marriage.

At this time the nalso wants to extencordial welcome to Aulveteran of three yearice in the Army anfrom the ChicagoOsteopathy.

The high spot of reaffairs was thedemonstration by Dr. Ishowed some of the te(have made him highlyin Des oines practice.bership was inspiredLamb's enthusiasm an

Other recent Atlas a(eluded participation inmural bowling tournadate the team has bewell, being undefeatEtime of writing. Themembers have contribiteam's "swell" record:bott, Paul Caris, Len

son, Tom Levi, Dick Shermanand M. Georgopolus.

-D. M. Veterans Organization

The Veterans Organization ofMarch 12, the Des Moines Still College of

)f Psi Sig- Osteopathy and Surgery met for)r. Owen's luncheon at Younkers, Thursday,me Robert March 28. The speaker for thetiated into occasion was Mr. Dwight James,

the cere- Secretary of the Iowa Osteo-ned to Dr. pathic Association. He empha-heart rec- sized that Osteopathic Veteransf the eve- should become affiliated with allents were types of Veterans Organizations

to educate the public to Osteo-rtiest con- pathy and thus gain activeN member, government recognition for the

profession. Secondly, he stipu-A. P. lated that all osteopaths and~- under-graduates should supportInS; the building program for the Na-L m tional Osteopathic Home to be

ome back established in Chicago. Thecently re- ground for this home has already

em service been purchased.Ladian Air At the end of his talk he toldd out best us that the post-war problems forforthcom- the profession were as serious,

if not more so, than those dur-nembership ing the war. As an example, hed a very stated that the M.D.'s who arebrey Clark returning from service are greai-·s of serv- ly disturbed by the fact that suchd transfer a large percentage of their prac-College of tices had been assimilated by

Osteopathic Physicians, and theyent Atlas are quite active in trying to!cent Atlas

work-night gain them back.work-nightLamb. He Each one present enjoyed him-chnics that self thoroughly, and we extend a

successful "Thank You" to Mr. James forThe mem- his most enlightening talk.

I by Dr.Ld skill.ctivities in-the intra-

tment. Toowled veryed at thee followinguted to theLarry Ab-

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Volume 24 MAY, 1946 Number 5

CAMPAIGN MOVES AHEADCollege Welcomes

New Students

The first day of registrationfor the new semester (May 13th)saw a number of new faces inour halls. At the end of the firstday of registration the recordsshowed 8 new freshmen, 2 newsophomores, 3 new postgraduatesand 1 undergraduate returningfor refresher work.

The administrative officers,faculty and resident studentswish to welcome these new mento our school and hope that theirstay with us will be nothing butpleasant and profitable to them.

The total number of studentsregistered during the first day ofregistration was 64. These figuresare encouraging since a reviewof past records show that only arelatively small proportion ofstudents complete their registra-tion on the first day. Our newfreshman enrollees are:

Edward J. Brochu of GrandBlanc, Michigan, who comes tous from Drake University andFlint Junior College where hetook his pre-osteopathic work.

Russell B. Bunn of South Lyon,Michigan, who is a veteran ofWorld War II where he servedas Captain in the U. S. Army.Bunn comes to us following fouryears of pre-professional work atthe University of Michigan.

Howard P. L. Dolyak ofYoungstown, Ohio. He has hisBachelor of Science degree inPharmacy from the Universityof Pittsburgh.

John B. Farnham of DesMoines, who is also a veteran ofWorld War II, took his pre-pro-fessional work at Simpson Col-lege, where he received theBachelor of Arts degree; andDrake University.

Leon S. Jones of Wilmington,North Carolina, holds a bachelorof Arts degree from TougalosCollege.

Gerald J. Leuty of Knoxville,Iowa, was a veteran of WorldWar II, where he served as a ser-geant in the medical corps andworked as a laboratory techni-cian. Mr. Leuty took his pre-professional work at KemperMilitary School.

William J. Reese of Albany,Georgia, comes to us with anexcellent background of pre-pro-

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Formal Dinner DanceHonoring Graduates

More than one hundred per-sons attended the formal dinnerdance given in honor of the se-nior class by the Board of Trus-tees and faculty. Dinner wasserved at 6:45 at the CommodoreHotel on the evening of May 9.

Following dinner, Dr. EdwinOwen, Dean of the College, in-troduced the honored guests aswell as members of the Board.Harry Elmets, Dr. Mary Golden,Dr. Frederick J. Weertz, andPresident Edwin F. Peters werecalled upon for short speeches.

*Dinner music was provided bythree talented musicians, mem-bers of the Morrow Melodians.

Dancing began at nine o'clockand continued until twelve. TheMorrow Melodians (9-piece All-Girl Orchestra) provided a veryfine musical background for thedancing.

Graduates ScheduledTo Take Interneships

The Senior Class of May 10,have all accepted internships.Four members of the class havegone to Detroit Osteopathic Hos-pital, two are interning at DesMoines General Hospital, and theremaining two have gone to moredistant places.

Internes at Detroit OsteopathicHospital are Dr. Milton Miller,Dr. Robert Daitch, and Dr. Leon-ard Siudara, all of Detroit. Dr.John W. Slater of HighlandPark, Michigan, is also interningat D. 0. H.

Dr. Harry Elmets of DesMoines and Dr. Gerald Rosenthalof Detroit, are interning at DesMoines General Hospital.

Dr. Lawrence Abbott, JohnsonCity, Tennessee, chose to internat Doctor's Hospital, Columbus,Ohio; and Dr. Howard Hattesen,Rockland, Maine, will intern atBangor, Maine.

Help MakeDes Moines the

Mecca ofOsteopathy

CommencementExercises Held May 10

The Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery heldocmmencement exercises for theClass of May 10, 1946, at 8::15P. M., at the St. John's LutheranChurch, Sixth Avenue and Keo-sauqua Way.

The commencement processionmade up of undergraduates, theBoard of Trustees, the seniorclass, members of the faculty,commencement speaker, and theSt. John's Choir left the collegeand marched to the church.Guests were seated in the churchas the procession entered.

Following the invocation byDr. Frederick J. Weertz, Pastorof St. John's Lutheran Church,the Choir sang "Inflamatus" byRossini. The address of the eve-ning was given by Dr. Henry G.Harmon, President of Drake Uni-versity, whose topic was "TheSpirit of Science".

Degrees were conferred by Dr.Edwin F. Peters, President ofStill College, upon LawrenceWilburne Abbott, Robert LouisDaitch, Howard Earl Hattesen,Milton Morris Miller, Gerald Si-mon Rosenthal, Leonard J. Siu-dara, and John William Slater.Harry Barnard Elmets was grad-uated with distinction.

A reception was held in theChapel of the church immedi-ately after the Recessional.

Announcement ofShort Course for

Month of October

Dr. Frank R. Spencer, Colum-bus, Ohio, Internist; Secretary ofthe American Osteopathic Asso-ciation Board of Internists; Se-nior Member of the AmericanCollege of Osteopathic Internists;and Head of the Department ofMedicine at Doctors Hospital,Columbus, Ohio; will conduct inthe month of October at the DesMoines Still College of Oste-opathy and Surgery, a two weekscourse in electrocardiography.Later issues of the Log Book willcarry full details regarding thisworthwhile course.

$100,000 Mark inCampaign Passed

The $100,000 mark in the DesMoines campaign for the Expan-sion Program of Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Sur-gery has been passed. The vari-ous campaign workers now havetheir sights set for the second$100,000.

For the most part the cam-paign workers are members ofthe osteopathic profession. Theyhave now had some real experi-ence in campaigning and knowwhat is involved. This is thetype of campaign that will needto be carried on over a consid-erable period of time. The Ex-pansion Program covers a fiveyear period and the raising of thefunds will extend over a periodof several months or even yearsin some instances.

A long period of informing andcultivating the lay public, as tothe needs and aspirations of StillCollege, is essential. Soundgrowth and development is notachieved suddenly, but is at-tained by a more or less gradualand steady growth over a periodof time.

The money raised in this cam-paign will be of real benefit toStill College. But in addition tothe benefits resulting from thefunds, Still College will benefitfrom the better knowledge andunderstanding which the publicwill have of its services, stand-ards and accomplishments.

Cranial Technique

The fourth biennial post-graduate course in cranial oste-opathy drew to a successful con-clusion on April 13, 1946.

This course was attended byfifty-one osteopathic physiciansrepresenting eighteen states andthe Territory of Hawaii. Both thestudents and the faculty feel thatthis course was the best organ-ized and the most successful ofany previously held.

The next course in cranialosteopathy is scheduled for Sep-tember 23, 1946. As usual, we,will have two divisions. The basiccourse, designed for the truly be-ginners in cranial osteopathy,will be held September 23 toOctober 5. The advanced course,



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planned for those already usingcranial osteopathy, will have ad-ded to it a week of anatomywhich is optional for those hav-ing attended the college coursepreviously and which is requiredfor those who have had cranialtechnique from some othersource. The anatomy course willbe given the week of September30 and the technique, the weekof October 7.

Applications are being acceptedfor both classes. The registra-tions are limited to thirty mem-bers; therefore, we suggest yourequest an application blank atan early date.

Dean's Letter

As this issue of the Log Bookgoes to press, commencement ac-tivities for the outgoing seniorclass have been completed. En-thusiasm ran high. The Board ofTrustees, the faculty, the studentsand the alumni all have had are-birth of enthusiasm, stimu-lated by the cooperative effortsof all. It is my personal wishthat each alumnus and friend ofthe college might have been herefor the program of commence-

Dean 0. E. Owen

ment week to share with us thehopes and ambitions for the in-stitution. One by one they arebecoming a reality under thestrong and able direction of ourpresident, Dr. Edwin F. Peters.

As I retire from the office ofDean, which it has been my priv-ilege to fill for the past fewyears, I wish every success to Dr.John B. Shumaker as he comesto the college as Dean. He bringsto us new strength and newideas. Since he has been asso-ciated with osteopathic circlesfor a number of years, he is cog-nizant of our problems as well asour ambitions for promoting astrong osteopathic college.

As I stated in the "Dean's Let-ter" a number of months ago,Des Moines Still College of Oste-opathy and Surgery is entering anew sphere of influence and re-sponsibility in our profession.

Slow to Recognize

Recently I had occasion to reada little in an old leather boundbook wirken by a James Lind ofEngland. The book is termed"An Essay on Diseases Incidentalto Europeans in Hot Climates."James Lind, the author, was adoctor of medicine and a mem-ber of various learned societies,including Fellowship in the RoyalCollege of Physicians of Edin-burg, and similar societies of con-tinental Europe. A number ofEnglish editions of his book arepublished, and the sixth of suchwas printed in an American edi-tion by William Duane in Phila-delphia in 1811.

According to Dr. Lind, the mor-tality among Europeans settlingin tropical foreign countries wasextremely high; even in Virginiathe casualty rate was quite high,and farther south in South Caro-lina he claims the diseases wereobstructive, acute and violent. Hewrote at length on the symptomsand fatality expectancy of thefevers in the various countries.To send men to some regions wassuicide: in fact Dr. Lind recom-mended such trips for undesirablecriminals.

But this is not the conditiontoday-a great change has oc-curred since Dr. Lind made hisfirst trip aboard a naval vessel.And Dr. Lind was instrumentalin helping to bring about one ofthese changes and he was fortu-nate enough to see the results ofhis work.

About 1747 Dr. Lind made atrip as a naval physician on H. M.S. "Salisbury." During the timeaboard he observed the symp-toms of a disease now known asscurvy. Dr. Lind was a keen ob-server and his descriptions aretoday worth a bit of attention.Dr. Lind made the observationthat scurvy was due to somethinglacking in the sailors' diet. Hesaw loosening of the teeth, foulbreath, hemorrhages under theskin, general weakness, swellingof the arms and legs. In 20 yearsSir R. Hawkins saw 10,000 men ofthe navy die of scurvy. ThisElizabethian admiral was verymuch concerned about the disease,and yet nothing substantial wasdone about it. It was known theDutch did not have such a heavypercentage loss of their men intheir navy. Dr. Lind experiment-ed while aboard ship and recom-mended that the crew be givenrations of oranges and lemons,but his recommendations weresimply ignored. He, like so manyothers who departed from theroutine, had the unhappy experi-ence of being shunted off whenhe had proved experimentally (anearly example of experimentalpharmacology) that citrus fruitswould ward off the disease ofscurvy.

But Dr. Lind was to enjoy hap-pier days for eventually his rec-ommendations bore fruit and in1795 Lord Spencer of the BritishNavy made it compulsory to issuea daily ration of lemon or limejuice to all British sailors: from

which comes the present dailynickname of "limies." Thus, Dr.Lind was one of the first to rec-ognize a deficiency disease andto recommend a method for itscure by simple economical means.But important to Dr. Lind, he hadthe satisfaction of having his ex-perimental work and recommen-dations verified. He could be saidto be a man ahead of his time.

There is another case of a manmaking a notable discovery, butin this instance the ending forthe individual was not quite sohappy.

In 1876 V. Konstantinovich An-rep in the course of his work dis-covered the general pharmacolog-ical facts associated with the localanesthetic properties of cocaine.But Anrep's work was quite ig-nored: it was experimentally goodbut the medical profession sim-ply did not accept it. Anrep wasshunted aside. It had likewiseignored the work of Drs. Nie-mann (1860), the discoverer ofcocaine, and Wohler (Niemann'schief) that cocaine applied tothe tongue caused a loss of sensa-tion. So the credit for the dis-covery of the pharmacological ac-tion of cocaine generally goes toSigmund Freud and Karl Koller.Actually it was a bit of accidentalwork on their part for they werelooking for a morphine substi-tute and spilled some of the solu-tion in the eye. Then by subse-quent decisive experiments uponguinea pigs they proved that it(cocaine) was anesthetic. Bothof the men to whom credit forthe discovery of the anestheticproperties of cocaine is now givenwere physicians. Drs. Wohler andNiemann were chemists.

So it can be that great discov-eries, while scientifically correct,may be ignored at the time offirst announcement and later ac-cepted to the disadvantage of theearlier work; or it may be thatreward will come in time.

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The President Chats

We have again reached thatperiod in our school year whenthis institution graduates anotherclass of Osteopathic Physicians.To see young men assume theresponsibility of going forth intheir chosen profession to ad-minister unto the suffering, givesone great pride. There are manysick and ailing people in everyland. Throughout the ages muchhas been done to alleviate andcure the diseases which infectthe human body and mind.

This college, in years past, hasgraduated more than 2500 phy-sicians who have assumed theirresponsibility and played theirrole with credit not only to them-selves, but to the profession ofwhich they are a member. Theclass this year will be no excep-tion, but there still remains muchto be accomplished in the art ofadministering to the ill.

Pres. E. F. Peters

Our young doctors today arewell prepared to assume theirobligations of a physician. Youngmen with vision and with thesense of duty not only to theirpatients, but to the ideals forwhich they stand. These youngphysicians are going forth notonly as doctors, but they are go-ing forth into a world as engi-neers in human betterment andthe blessings of this institutionand the good wishes of all theprofession go with these youngdoctors. They should be proudof being an osteopathic physi-cian, because the principles oftheir profession are not new.Manipulation is not a new art. Itcan be traced back into antiquity.

Since 1874 we have had a sys-tem of healing known as Oste-opathy, but as we turn the pagesof history, we find that about400 B. C. the great physician,Hippocrates, who left many writ-ings, made many references onfractures, joints, and instrumentsof reduction. The writings ofGalen, the celebrated anatomist,physician and medical writer,


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College WelcomesMany Visitors

The college has had the priv-ilege of having a large numberof alumni and other doctors fromthe field in to visit the schooland new hospital the past month.Space will not permit listing thenames of these visitors. We do,however, wish to express ourthanks and appreciation for theinterest our profession has, and isshowing, in "Still College".

Besides the usual large numberof visitors from out of the statewe were doubly pleased to wel-come the members of the IowaSociety of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons who were in DesMoines for the state conventionMay 13. As part of the conven-tion program the registrants rodefrom the convention headquar-ters to the college in cars andwere shown through the collegeand nearly completed clinicalhospital, in organized groups, bycollege senior students who actedas guides.

Everyone expressed surpriseand satisfaction with the im-provements found in the schooland with the progress made inthe new hospital.

If you, doctor, have not recent-ly visited our school, we inviteyou to do so at your earliest con-venience. We are proud of ourinstitution and are confident youwill feel the same pride and sat-isfaction when you see it. Comeand visit your school anytime.

D. M. S. C. 0. S. IsRepresented at the

A. A. C. R. ConventionDr. H. W. Merrill, Registrar

and Director of Admissions, rep-resented the school at the thirty-second annual convention of theAmerican Association of Colle-giate Registrars, held at the At-lanta Biltmore Hotel, Atlanta,Georgia, April 22, 23, 24 and 25,1946. The A. A. C. R. member-ship totals 1054. The conventionregistrants in Atlanta numbered290. Considering all the circum-stances, there was an excellentshowing at the convention. Thegeographical distribution of themembers at the conventionshowed that 40 states and theDistrict of Columbia were repre-sented. Still College, however,was the only osteopathic medicalschool to be represented at theconvention, but is one of four to

hold membership in the associa-tion.

Dr. Merrill reports that theconvention was one of the mostinteresting, well organized andsuccessful ever to be held by theA. A. C. R. Many problemswhich the schools are facingwere discussed and much usefulinformation was gained by thoseattending.

On Thursday evening, April25, Dr. Merrill was guest at adinner given for him at the Ans-ley Hotel, by a group of Atlantadoctors. Following the dinnerDoctor Merril gave a short talkin which he told of the collegeexpansion program and relatedthe progress made in the cam-paign. He also urged each prac-ticing physician in the field toactively support his college in thefund-raising campaign, selectwell qualified prospects and in-terest them in our profession.

Iowa Society HoldsSuccessful Convention

The Iowa Society of Osteo-pathic Physicians and Surgeonsheld a most successful conven-tion May 13 and 14 at the FortDes Moines Hotel in Des Moines.Records show that it was one ofthe largest and most successfulconventions ever held by theSociety.

One of the high-lights of theconvention was the banquet andfloor show held on Monday night.The main features of the con-vention program were talks andclinical demonstrations dealingwith psychiatry by Walter Brom-berg, M.D., and Fabian Rouke,Ph.D.

Much of the success of theconvention was due to the effortsof Dr. J. R. Forbes of Swea City,convention chairman.

The following officers wereelected to direct the Society dur-ing the coming year: Dr. G. A.Whetstine of Wilton Junction,president; Dr. J. R. Forbes ofSwea City, vice president, andDwight S. James, secretary.

Publicity for "Still"The following editorial appear-

ed in the Des Moines Tribune onApril 22, 1946:"STILL'S CAMPAIGN.

"Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy is asking the lay pub-lic of Des Moines for contribu-tions, for the first time in itshalf a century of history.

"For the most part, the teamsof solicitors are approaching onlyfirms and individuals who mightproperly be interested in theosteopathic movement. But thecollege makes a good case forsupport on general civic groundstoo.

"The college is a going concernwhich brings people and moneyto Des Moines-$296,000 a year,it estimates. This sum will beraised to $1,286,000 a year if theproposed expansion program goesthrough, with $300,000 to beraised from the people of DesMoines, $250,000 from people out-


- INSULIN AND GLYCEMIABy Helen Wyant

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The writing of a Bachelor'sthesis provided a background forthis research. This was not orig-inal work, but was a compila-tion of material gathered fromsome fifty-two books, journalsand unpublished notes. Thisthesis dealt with the discoveryand source of insulin, the chem-istry of insulin, the standardiza-tion of insulin, and the use of in-sulin. An idea of what insulincould be expected to do for thediabetic was obtained from thiswork. The actual research workcarried on from this point.

"Treating the Symptoms ofDiabetes Mellitus without theuse of Insulin" was the title ofthe research thesis. In the be-ginning much additional readingwas necessary; reading that in-cluded a total of some thirtybooks, journals and notes. Fromthese sources the most importantfacts obtained about diabetesmellitus were: (1) The true na-ture of diabetes mellitus is un-known. (2) Diabetes mellitus ishereditary, recessive and followsthe Mendelian law. (3) Someauthorities hold that diabetes isessentially a liver disease and notof the pancreatic origin. Theliver may cause diabetes, for itis in the liver that the excesscarbohydrates are formed intoglycogen. Some insulin resistantcases of diabetes are not helpedby injections of insulin. ShieldsWarren, a reputable pathologist,found not the slightest trace ofislet tissue in some few autopsiednondiabetic persons.

The most common treatment ofdiabetes mellitus is the use ofinsulin plus diet. This researchwas made in an effort to estab-lish an entirely new method fortreating the symptoms of dia-betes. A method that would pre-clude the use of insulin. To dothis, a rabbit was given all thediabetic symptoms by repeatedadministrations of alloxan. All-oxan is the oxide of uric acidand is a faint pink color in itspure crystalline form. A two percent solution in distilled waterwas used for these administra-tions. At the time of these ex-periments there were two the-ories on how alloxan destroyedthe islet tissues of the pancreas.J. Shaw Dunn, who first usedalloxan for this purpose, spon-sored the theory that alloxan'stimulated the islet tissue to pro-duce insulin and that the islettissue was overstimulated by thelarge amount of alloxan given,thereby wearing itself out andbecoming necrosed. The longperiod of hypoglycemia supportedthis theory. He further claimedthe alloxan normally found inthe body was for this stimulus.

Another theory was that allox-an per se was toxic, and that thealloxan in some manner actuallyattacked the island tissue de-stroying the cell walls. This the-

ory also claimed that the secre-tion of insulin is a continuousprocess and that as the cell wallsare destroyed, the stored insulinis liberated into the blood. This,they claimed, accounted for thehypoglycemic condition. A fur-ther claim was that the periph-eral cells were left intact becausethese cells share a common bloodsupply with the acinar tissue.Alloxan, because of its four car-boxyl groups, is very activechemically and may be either astrong oxidizing or reducingagent. This group also said thatalloxan is a natural constituentof the body because it is an endproduct of purine metabolismand, therefore, found in the vol-untary muscles which use themost carbohydrates.

It seemed wise to test thesetwo theories while giving therabbit "alloxan diabetes". In-stead of giving the 200 milli-grams per kilogram of bodyweight in three equal doses forty-five minutes apart, the rabbitwas given the correct amount,800 milligrams, as it was a 4kilogram animal, in three equalamounts seven days apart. Inthis way there was never anydanger of administering enoughalloxan at any one time to causeoverstimulation. This also didaway with the hypoglycemic pe-riod for, even though it weretoxic, not enough cells would bedestroyed to overcome the ca-pacity of the body to cope withthe liberated insulin. The firstinjection had no noticeable effect.The second injection was similarto the first. The third produceddiabetic symptoms. However,these symptoms did not appearuntil five days following thethird injection. The animal be-came more. diabetic until thetwelfth day following the ap-pearance of the first symptom,which was a total of seventeendays after the last injection.After the twelfth day the symp-toms abruptly disappeared, leav-ing the rabbit apparently healthyand normal. The pancreaticdamage had been reversible.From this it was deduced thatalloxan destroys the islet tissueby attacking it and not by over-stimulation. It was also foundthat the severity of the diabeticsymptoms may be controlled bythe injections and the regulationof the amount given. Convulsionswere also prevented by spacingthe alloxan injections.

The method of treatment usedon the "diabetic" rabbit was theadministration of a substituteorally. The rabbit would takeliquid from a spoon and by pour-ing from a graduate into the,spoon, the amount taken by the,rabbit at any one time could bedetermined. Because the brothswere constantly made in differentstrengths, a simple system ofunits was devised to determine


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side Des Moines, and $1,000,000already promised in the courseof the next five years from theAmerican Osteopathic Associa-tion's progress fund.

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"The college's clinic has pro-vided a great deal of free serviceto indigents, notably prenatalexaminations and home deliveryof babies in 6,000 cases in the48 years. The clinic's obstetricalrecord is a remarkable one. Inthe eight years 1935-43, 3,116babies have been delivered withonly one death of a mother, andonly 11 maternal deaths out of6,526 cases since 1917.

"In the couse of the last gen-eration or two, osteopathy hasbeen undergoing a transforma-tion. From a militant quasi-medical sect with but one typeof treatment for all disorders, ithas been gradually evolvingtoward orthodox medicine.

"Physiotherapies are still itspride, but orthodox surgical anddrug therapies are now freelyused by osteopaths. (Incidental-ly, orthodox medicine is now be-ginning to explore more thorough-ly its long neglected field ofphysiotherapy!)

"Osteopathic educational stand-ards have been raised andcourses lengthened to six years-eight years for specialists. Someof the teaching and many of thetextbooks used at Still collegeare by M.D.'s.

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"Des Moines Still's plans for awhole group of buildings on theSixth avenue hill are very at-tractive. Des Moines osteopathshave shown their zeal by raising$156,000 in the past two years tobuy and fix up the old Harbachfuneral home building as a hand-some, modern, clinical hospital,now in process.

"The current drive among thegeneral public is headed by fourco-chairmen: Ted Flynn, the in-surance man; Gibson C. Holliday,the lawyer; Jack S. Wolfe, headof the Welch-Iowa Printing and

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the optimum concentration. Inthis way the different amountand concentrations could be com-pared. Blood sugars were run onthe animal to determine the ef-fect of the broth. However, ex-citement and the irregular eatinghabits of the rabbit complicatedthe value of the reading obtained.Diet was not used except to de-termine the fasting level of theanimal's blood sugar. This wasdone to determine the value ofthe broth in lowering the bloodsugar without the aid of diet.During the long period of brothadministration, the animal at notime became insensitive to it asin the case of insulin administra-tion. The broth could be stand-ardized colorimetrically, or ac-cording to the devised units inits making. The hypoglycemiceffect of broth had no linear con-nection with its strength.

The lowest blood sugar ob-tained was 33.3 mg%. The con-vulsive level of a rabbit is 45.0mg%. Convulsions were neverapparent with a blood sugar be-low the convulsive level; there-fore, it was wondered if the in-sulin itself were not toxic per se.The broth with its resulting lowblood sugars at no time seemedto harm the rabbit, who wasmentally alert and had full con-trol of its body at all times.

By chemical analysis the brothwas found to be a protein with-out sulphur; hence, unlike in-sulin in chemical structure.

Supply Co.; and Mrs. Paul L.Park, head of the women's divi-sion. Each co-chairman has 650prospects to solicit, with seventeams of seven each to do it.

"Charles I. Madison, who wasfor many years executive directorof the Des Moines CommunityChest, is serving as executivesecretary for the campaign."

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fessional work from AlbanyState College, Wilberforce Uni-versity where he received hisBachelor of Science degree andHoward University where he tookgraduate work.

Charles Edwin Starr of RoyalOak, Michigan, took his pre-osteopathic work at Iowa StateTeachers College and at WayneUniversity. Mr. Starr is also arecently returned veteran ofWorld War II.

The 2 new sophomores whorecently entered are ElwynHughes of Cincinnati, Ohio, andJames S. Keller of Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania. Mr. Hughes tookhis pre-medical work at Muskin-gum College, following which hehad one year of work at TempleUniversity School of Medicine.Mr. Keller, who is a recently re-turned veteran, took his pre-osteopathic work at the Univer-sity of Pittsburgh and spent ayear at the Philadelphia Collegeof Osteopathy before entering theservice.

Our 3 postgraduate men are Dr.Major C. Anderson, Dr. EdwardGebhard and Dr. H. J. Ketman.Dr. Anderson is a 1943 graduateof Still College. He recently re-turned from the service where heheld the rank of Pharmacist'sMate in the U. S. Navy. DoctorGebhard is a graduate of theKirksville College of Osteopathyand Surgery and is also a recent-ly returned veteran. Doctor Ket-man is a 1937 "Still" graduate.While serving in the U. S. Navyhe served in the Medical Corpsas an X-ray technician. Besideshis postgraduate work, he is alsoin charge of the X-ray machineat the school.

We are happy also to havewith us E. H. Burton of Vancou-ver, British Columbia, who is aformer student of ours and whohas been serving in the CanadianAir Force during World War II.Mr. Burton took his pre-osteo-

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who was born A. D. 130, left alsomany writings which are closelyrelated to the art of manipula-tion. Especially did he write up-on the posterior division of thesecond and third pair of spinalnerves, each of which send abranch to the scalp.

Along with our early medicalwriters, our young physiciansmust also be mindful of thewritings of Ambroise Pare, wholived in the 16th Century. Thisgreat surgeon wrote profuselyand we find in his writings manyillustrations-one in particular,of a man lying face downwardon a bench and undergoing ex-tension.

So our young doctors of todaygo forth into a world to practicean art that is not new, but anart which has proven itselfthrough the ages. However, ittook Dr. Andrew T. Still to for-mulate the laws of Nature into asystem of healing which isknown today as Osteopathy. Toour founder then we shall for-ever pay tribute, and to ourgraduates of today and tomor-row we shall forever rememberthe early teachings of ourfounder. This school shall sendforth young doctors who arethoroughly trained in the teach-ings and in the philosophy ofour Great Teacher.

pathic work at the University ofBritish C o l u m b i a, followingwhich he had three years at"Still".

A review of the records ofthese men shows that we have avery fine group of students en-tering this semester. They allcome to us highly recommendedand with splendid backgrounds.

,Again, we wish to welcome themand will do whatever we can tomake their professional studyboth pleasant and profitable tothem.

The fraternalorganizations unite inwelcoming the newstudents to school."We feel that you

chose .wisely inselecting STILL".

The form below is included for your convenience in sending us names ofprospective students. If you know of any desirable prospect please cutout this form, fill it out with his name, etc. and return to Director of Ad-

missions so that he may be contacted.

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Volume 24 JUNE, 1946 Number 5

PROGRESSESExpansion Program

Campaign Is Three-

Fold in Purpose

Campaign leaders emphasizethat the present Campaign for theExpansion Program of the DesMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery has a three-fold purpose, namely: (1) cre-ating a better understanding;(2) developing good will; (3)raising funds.

The first two purposes are es-sential before the third can berealized. That is why, they say,that raising of funds requires somuch time and why the Cam-paign needs to be carried on overa considerable period in order toget all of the funds needed forthe Expansion Program. Solici-tors (especially lay solicitors)cannot be expected to carry onintensively over a long period,but it may be assumed that theyare willing to follow up later,some prospects from whom theycould not get subscriptions ear-lier.

As demonstrated in the Colo-rado campaign last year for theRocky Mountain OsteopathicHospital, the members of theProfession who naturally havethe most vital interest in theproject, need to play the leadingrole in the campaign. That meansboth in giving and in soliciting.Every member of the Profession,it is pointed out, should set agood example of generous giving,and of devoting considerabletime to soliciting.

Members of the Profession willeventually benefit in many waysfrom the Expansion Program.One benefit that will be availablealmost immediately will comefrom the opening of the newClinical Hospital next month.That Hospital will provide muchneeded clinical and teaching fa-cilities. It will enable not onlythe maintenance of the presentstandards of teaching but the de-velopment of still higher stand-ards, and this will help the Pro-fession as a whole. The Hospitalwill open new avenues of specialtraining for members of the Pro-fession, and it will provide addi-tional hospital facilities wherethe doctors can bring their pa-tients.

Dr. H. B. Hale toAddress Convention

Physicians attending the Amer-ican Osteopathic Convention atthe Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, NewYork City from July 15 to 19will be privileged to hear twopapers given by Dr. Henry B.Hale, Chairmrman, Departmentof Physiology, Still College.

"Pyuria" will be the topic ofthe first lecture given Wed.,July 17, at 2 P. M. The authorhas spent much time in research,collaborating with specialists ofallied fields in several seminarsduring the past months. Throughhis industry a very comprehen-sive study has been outlined. Thepathology of Pyuria or pus in theurine is not new. Dr. Hale makesan interesting presentation of therenal and urinary condition, the

Dr. H. B. Haletypes and causes of the or-ganisms involved and the newmethods of treatment.

The second paper will be readto the Section on Diagnosis. Thedate scheduled is Thursday,July 18, at 2 P. M. In thispaper Dr. Hale will treat the"Pathogenesis of the Anemias".Material presented under thistopic has been accumulated overa period of several years labora-tory and clinical study. The au-thor is well qualified to handlethis assignment as much of hisgraduate work has been on theanemias and correlating en-

College Part onConvention Programs

During Next Month

The Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery is of-fering a symposium as their partof the general sessions programof the New York convention ofthe A. O. A., Tuesday, July 16,1946.

The discussion will be con-ducted by Dr. Paul E. Kimberly,Director of Clinics, Dr. Rachel H.Woods, Lecturer in Technique,and Dr. Clayton O. Meyer, Chair-man of Internal Medicine.

The subject for discussion isAcute Infectious Diseases. Theapproach will be an attempt toclarify the mechanism of disease.This will be followed by the signsproduced when function is per-verted. The closing discussionwill be directed toward themethods of reestablishing normalfunction.

The entire symposium is di-rected toward making the osteo-pathic physician more cognizantof the value of manipulativetherapy in acute disease.

Still Alumnus AppointedTo the State Board

News has been relayed to theLOGBOOK that Dr. MarkHartfield, Detroit, Mich., hasrecently been appointed to theMichigan State Board of Exam-ination and Registration for afive-year term. Doctor Hartfield,graduated from Still College in1923. He has previously served afive year term on the MichiganBoard under the late Gov. FredW. Green in 1933.

docrine activity.Dr. Henry B. Hale came to

Still College August 6, 1945, toassume his duties as Chairmanof the Department of Physiology.Dr. Hale attended the EstervilleJunior College and received hisBachelor of Science degree atIowa State College in 1936. Hewas granted the degree ofMaster of Science from the sameinstitution in 1939. Dr. Halecontinued his graduate work atthe University of Cincinnatti inthe Department of Zoology. Hereceived his Ph.D. degree fromthe University of Cincinnati in1944. Before corning to Still heserved on the Zoology staff atStephens College, Columbia, Mo.

The New Catalogue

The announcement of theForty-eighth Annual Session ofthe Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery is off thepress. The catalogue is evidenceof a great amount of work, studyand concentration in the presen-tation of such clear cut outline ofStill College and its componentactivities. Much credit is dueDr. H. W. Merrill and Mrs. MaryLooney for organizing and com-piling this vivid word picture ofthe college and the opportunitiesavailable to students. Many newphotographic plates and archi-tects drawings have been insert-ed to lend emphasis to the des-cription outlined in the text.From an introduction to the staff,followed by a general orientationof Still College and its positionin Osteopathic history, the stra-tegic value of the location in thecity of Des Mloines, the subjectmatter covers the answers tomany questions that might ariseregarding the College. The sec-tion on requirements and regula-tions gives a comprehensive sur-vey of the stipulations of en-trance, scholarship, graduationand postgraduate activities. Theplan of instruction as brought outin a summary of the courses astaught in the several departmentsis clearly portrayed in the sectionon Curriculum.

This catalogue is of great in-terest to al interested in progressof Osteopathy as displayed atStill College and especially tothose who anticipate entrance toa professional school. Copies areavailable on request.

Dr. 0. E. Owen toMarry Local Girl

The announcement of thecoming marriage of Dr. 0. EdwinOwens to Miss June Douglasscame as a pleasant surprise tohighlight the Freshman smokerat the Phi Sigma Gamma house.The wedding is to take place atthe First Baptist Church, July14, at 4 P. M. The couple willmake their home at the BrownHotel, Des Moines after August 1.

The LOGBOOK joins the Col-lege staff, student body andalumni in extending congratula-tions and best wishes for thefuture to Dr. and the future Mrs.Owens.

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The President Chats

An educational institution islike a child. It is constantlygrowing, developing and improv-ing. The past six months of yourcollege has seen many changes.We sincerely trust that the nextsix months will see many morechanges.

The adminiistration of the DesMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery has only onegoal, one ambition. That ambitionis to make this institution thetype of an institution that everygraduate wil be justly proud of,that every member of the pro-fession will point to with pride

Dr. 0. E. Owenand one that every member ofthe student body will say "thatis my school".

Constantly we are changingpersonnel to enlarge our presentstaff. Our new dean, John B.Shumaker, has been with us nowsince the first of this month. Dr.Shumaker has assumed the re-sponsibilities of his office withenthusiasm and I feel certain thatwith a full-time dean, the ad-ministration of this college willbe very smooth.

It is with regret that one whohas contributed so much time,money and effort to the advance-ment of education as has our pastdean, Dr. Edwin Owen, shouldfeel that it is imperative that heshould leave the educational fieldfor private practice. However,Doctor Owen will continue to beassociated with the college in therole of Chairman of the Depart-ment of Pathology and will con-tinue to conduct his courses inthis important field of the thera-peutic science.

Doctor Owen is truly an edu-cator. Dr. Owen has made agreat contribution to the ad-vancement of osteopathic educa-tion and it is with a sense ofgreat satisfaction that Dr. Owenwill remain in the City of DesMoines where his wisdom andhis knowledge will constantly becalled upon to assist in meetingthe educational problems of thisinstitution.

Dr. John B. Shumaker, the newdean, needs no introduction tothe osteopathic profession. Doc-tor Shumaker is truly a greatscientist, a great administratorand a great educator. He has the

interest of the student at heart.Dr. Shumaker is a friend of alland his office will always be opento the students to come to himwith their problems. It is withthe type of men, personality andeducational background of Dr.Shumaker that this institutionintents to tie their ambitions tofor future development and fu-ture growth.

The President has been morethan gratified with the coopera-tion given to him during the firstsix months of his tenure of officewith this institution. The Pres-ident feels that with the unitedeffort of the profession and theunited effort of the alumni thisschool wil truly be a great insti-tution in the American educa-tional system.

In this issue of the LOGBOOKyou will see the financial report)f the treasurer of Des MoinesStill College Osteopathic Foun-dation. We feel that every mem-ber of the profession, especiallyevery graduate of this institution,should know where their moneyis spent. This financial report ismost encouraging. This financialreport reveals the wise expendi-tures of our Foundation's efficienttreasurer, Mr. Nelse Hansen, andit is with the cooperation and theunited effort of lay members ofthis school like Mr. Hansen, thatthe school is making the progressit is making at the present time.Herewith is submitted Mr. Han-sen's report of May 31, this year.

Dean's Letter

After spending one week incarrying out the duties of thepost of dean of the College, I amnow convinced that there ismuch responsibility attachedthereto. I can now appreciatethoroughly, the very fine workwhich Dr. O. E. Owen has ac-complished in his years of tenure.It is my sincere hope that I may

Dr. J. B. Shumaker, Dean

do as well as he. Happily, Dr.Owen is continuing as Chairmanof the Department of Pathology.

Having had two previous con-tacts with the College in the pastfew years, I have observed thephenomenally steady growth ofOsteopathy, and the increasingintensity of study of the princi-ples which are underlying. It ismy firm belief that the professionis now on the verge of a pro-found growth. Under the abledirection of your President, Dr.E. F. Peters, the new stride isalready in evidence. The ClinicHospital, which is about ready tofunction, is among the most mod-ern in the State. The facilitiesof the College are being greatlystrengthened. A research pro-gram is being developed. The li-brary is growing rapidly. Morestress is being placed upon in-struction, particularly in the lab-oratory. Other important changesare under way.

Your College is straining everyfiber to attain sound professionaland educational standards. DesMoines-the Mecca of Oste-opathy-is no idle dream. Getbehind your College - students,faculty, alumni-it belongs toyou.

J. B. S.

New Students EnjoyFrat Smokers

New students at Still Collegewho have attended the Interfra-ternity Smokers given by thevarious fraternities were great-ly impressed with interest, fel-lowship and sincerity displayedby the members of these or-ganizations. The deeper mean-ings of the profession and thefraternal contacts were empha-sized by the alumnai. Thesetalks were attentively receivedand their importance had amarked effect on the men pres-ent.

The new men were cognizantof the keen rivalry between thefraternities and are well awarethat for these organizations toflourish clean competition mixedwith comradeship is necessary.The intermingling of men in col-lege and out is a vital part oflife. The value of a profession-al fraternity is unlimited, bothas an undergraduate and as apracticing physician.

The Rushees wish to extendtheir appreciation to the mem-bers of Iota Tau Sigma andespecially Dr. and Mrs. D. E.Sloan for opening their home fora very enjoyable evening; to theAtlas Club for the dinner (com-plete with the largest steaksseen since before the war) atWaterworks Park; to the PhiSigma Gamma for opening uptheir house to the new men andthe delicious home cookedchicken dinner. The acquaint-ances made through theseSmokers will be invaluable tothe New Students at Still duringtheir tenure of College days andthe memories of future years.

DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONOPERATING STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET

May 31, 1946ASSETS

Cash:Iowa State Bank. ................. $ 4,474.78Capital City State Bank........... 10,847.70 $ 15,322.48

Untied Savings Bonds ............................ 266.50Receivables-Pledges .......................... 36,706.24Equipment:

Laboratory . ............... $.18,045.09School-General ................. 1,988.81Hospital-General ................ 1,154.63Electric .......................... 5,343.50X -ray ........................... 7,555.59Harvard Apparatus . .............. 526.81Photographic ..................... 466.52Plumbing ........................ 6,038.66 41,119.61

Fixtures . ..................................... 7,167.90Real Estate:

Purchases ......................... $40,089.91Gift ............................. 4,400.00Improvements-Hospital .......... 54,562.70 99,052.61

Total Assets....................... $199,635.34LIABILITIES

Outstanding Checks .................. ....... $ 2,619.24First Mortgage-New Hospital ................... 38,800.00Loans ........................................ 10,000.00Depreciation:

Laboratory ...................... $ 2,706.76School-General ................... 198.88Electric .......................... 801.53X-ray . .......................... 567.77Harvard Apparatus.......... . 52.68Photographic ..................... 46.65Plumbing ........................ 241.59Plumbing ........................ 241.59 4,615.86

Assets Over Liabilities........................... 143,600.24

Total Liabilities .................. $199,635.34

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Editor's Note

The editors of the LOGBOOKare endeavoring to establish acloser contact with the practicingalumni, the faculty and the stu-dent body here at Still College. Afew of you in the field havefrom time to time paid us a visitand have inspected our labora-tories, our clinical facilities andthe progress that is being madeon the expansion program. Weare pleased with the interest youhave displayed. Your criticismand comments have been con-structive and are greatly appre-ciated. To you who have not asyet been able to attend thecourses offered in Post Graduatework or, to give us a quick lookwe are making this appeal. Wewant your comments on what wecan do for you in making theLOGBOOK a vital tie betweenStill College and its alumni. Inthat we may accomplish this ob-jective we need cooperation fromyou. We want your commentsand opinions. We are aware thatwhile you are busy in your prac-tice your mind will wander backto Des Moines and Still Collegeand you will wonder just whathas happened to classmates orwhat changes are being made inteaching technique or what grad-uate courses will be offered inthe future. We are well awarethat we are restricted in timespace and ideas. We want to beof greater service in making thispublication more vital to you. Inorder that we may do this weneed to hear from you. We areinterested in anything that youmay have to offer in the way ofpersonal experiences, develop-ments in technique, papers onprofessional subjects, opinions onany topic that may be of specialinterest to fellow alumni. We willpublish these letters and topicsas you may desire. We will en-deavor to answer your questions.In any event a letter or card ad-dressed to LOGBOOK will helpus immeasurably in preparingthese editions for your informa-tion and reading pleasure.

Births and Deaths

Mrs. Harriet Owens, mother ofDr. Claire E. Owens, DMCOS '21passed away in Exeter, Nebraska,May 6, 1946. Age 97 years, 4months, 17 days.

It was a daughter born to Dr.and Mrs. William V. Crothy. Dr.Crothy is a Still graduate, Classof '44, and is now practicing atthe Montague Clinic, Okmulgee,Oklahoma. Many congratulationsto the parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carpen-ter of Akron, Ohio, announce thearrival of a seven pound daugh-ter, Kathleen Joyce, June 8, 1946,at the Green Cross Hospital inAkron. Mrs. Carpenter is theformer "Trudie" Hoffman whowas a student at the College un-til January of this year. BothMr. and Mrs. Hoffman are plan-ning to return to Still and con-tinue their work in Osteopathy.

Visitors

Among the many visitors atStill College during the month ofJune were Dr. Isabelle Morelockand Dr. Josephine Morelock. Thesisters were graduates of theAmerican School of Osteopathy,which was later destined to be-come the now prominent Kirks-ville. School of Osteopathy andsurgery in the classes of 1905 and1903 respectively. After a briefstay in the United States follow-ing graduation they moved to theHawaiian Islands where theynow maintain an office in theKauikeolani Bldg., Honolulu,Hawaii.

Dr. Henry G. Shade, DMSCO,'43, recently discharged from theUnited States Navy stopped topay a brief visit. Doctor Shadewas on the Hospital staff at theU. S. Naval Hospital, Shoemaker,Calif.

Report Made onThe Board for the Coordina-

tion of Malarial Studies reported(SCIENCE, Jan. 4) that an ex-tensive program of research inthe chemo-therapy of malariacarried out during the last fouryears produced compounds' su-perior to quinine. The well-known substance, quinacrine(atabrine) is now second to SN7618 (7-chloro-4-(4-diethylam-ino-l-methyl butylamino) quino-line. This substance is an effec-tive suppressive when adminis-tered no more frequently thanonce weekly in a well-tolerateddose. It will stop abruptly aclinical attack of vivax malariaand will cure falciparum malariawhen administered for only oneor two days. It does not discolorthe skin as does quinacrine, nordoes it give the disagreeable gas-trointestinal symptoms.

New remedies for the manage-ment of gastric and duodenal ul-cer continue to appear. For-merly the aim was to attempt tocontrol gastric acidity; more re-cently the problem has been con-cerned with the use of deter-gents which can stimulate thesecretion of mucus. Mucus servesto protect the mucosa mechan-ically and provides an antiacideffect which enhances any anti-peptic activity of the detergentagent. It is now believed that aconstantly renewed layer of mu-cus is the chief agent which pro-tects the mucous membrane fromdigestion by such a highly de-structive agent as active gastricjuice. The alkyl sulfates not onlyhave mucigogue properties, butthey also have the ability to in-activate pepsin under certainconditions. (SCIENCE, Jan. 11)

Sterility has been induced inrats of both sexes by the simplemeans of providing diets com-pletely free of tryptophane.Growing rats deprived of thisamino acid for as short a periodas 3 days manifest sterility. It

Recent Researchtherefore appears that this aminoacid has a specific action in re-productive physiology. (SCI-ENCE, Feb. 1).

Susceptibility to poliomyelitisvirus may be explainable on thebasis of metabolic disturbancesresulting from seasonal tempera-ture fluctuations. Experimentalevidence showed that miceadapted to low temperatureswere more resistant after inocu-lation with the virus if kept atthe temperature to which theywere accustomed; similar miceplaced in a warmer environmentafter inoculation proved to bemore susceptible. Applying thesedata to the human being, itwould seem that in the temper-ate zones the shift from the cooltemperature of spring to the heatof the summer creates a decreasein the metabolic rate in the hostwhich favors rapid growth andspread of the virus.

Mice acclimated to higher tem-peratures showed a greater re-sistance to infection when placedin cooler environments. Possiblythis might account for sporadiccases occurring in winter as aresult of late summer infectionand a prolonged incubation pe-riod.

The results of this study seemto indicate that a decrease in themetabolic rate of the host (athigher temperatures) favors rap-id growth and spread of the vi-rus, and though temperature va-riations may be only slight, pos-sibly that slight disturbances ofnormal metabolism is sufficientto promote increased suscepti-bility. Since the disease is mostprevalent in children of ages 5to 9, it is possible that the meta-bolic rate at this time is optimalfor virus growth. At this agethe metabolic rate is known tobe declining after reaching apeak around the fifth year. (SCI-ENCE, Feb. 1).


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Interfraternity CouncilA reorganization meeting of

the Interfraternity Council washeld June 29, 1946 with Dr. O. E.Owen, faculty advisor, directingthe following proceedings.

An official representative orpresident of each organizationwith a delegate was present atthe meeting. The organizationsrepresented were:Atlas Club.Lennert L. LorentsonDelta Omega..Sara Jean GibsonIota Tau Sigma..........

...... Norbert A. HeichelbechLambda Omicron Gamma

........ . .... . Louis PickerPhi Sigma Gamma..........

........... Robert S. SedarPsi Sigma Alpha.........

........... Albert S. KalmanThe following officers for the

summer semester were elected:President.Norbert A. HeichelbechVice President.....Louis Picker

Secretary-Treasurer............ Sara Jean Gibson

During the war the Interfra-ternity Council has been inactive,but with reorganization it willagain become a strong, functionalunit with an aim towards pro-moting a closer relationship andbetter harmony in the fraternaland social organizations of theCollege.

ATLAS CLUThe Atlas Club extends its

greeting and best wishes to thenew students of Still College andhope they will find their workpleasant and gratifying.

At the regular business meet-ing new officers were elected asfollows: Gordon Elliott, NobleSkull; Occipital, George Moylan;Pylorus, Tom Levi; Stylus, Len-nert Lorentson; Sacrum, RichardSherman.

The Atlas Club received lettersfrom Dr. Les Raub, who is prac-ticing in Pennsylvania; also, fromDoctors Don Mack and Ed Yoguswho are completing their intern-ship at the Riverside Hospital,Trenton, Michigan. Bill Robbinsfrom the Chicago Crapter recent-ly visited the Atlas members andwill transfer to Still College forthe winter semester. Dr. R. O.McGill of Hot Springs, NewMexico, also visited Des Moinesrecently.

Dr. Erwin M. Iverson, recentlydischarged from the Navy andhas been taking postgraduatework has left Still and is estab-lishing a practice in Albuquer-que, New Mexico. The big ques-tion with Atlas Club is "whetheror not Dr. Iverson was one of the

principals of a June wedding?"The "Freshman Smoker of the

Atlas Club is scheduled to beheld Monday evening, June 17.All new students are cordiallyinvited to attend in order that weall may become better acquaint-ed with them and our new mem-bers.

By formal initiation, Phi SigmaGamma has established six newmen as active members of DeltaChapter. They are: Gene Stano,Stan Sulkowski, Roy Colby, JimAllender, Marsh Campbell, andBob Pettit. Dr. Earl O. Sargentwas initiated as honorary mem-ber. A fine dinner in their honorwas served following the initia-tion.

We were honored to have twoenthusiastic alumni, Dr. HarryPlautz and Dr. Henry Shade,visit us for several days.

Marsh Campbell took seriouslyill and was taken to the DesMoines General Hospital wherehe is now recovering satisfactor-ily. May he be back with ussoon.

The evening before vacationstarts has been set for the annualsummer semi-formal dance atthe P.S.G. house. Bill Austin andhis band wil furnish the music.All alumni are cordially invited.

Members and frequent guestsare flourishing on the excellenthome-cooked meals prepared byMrs. Gayle Hite at the P. S. G.house. What can relieve the ten-sion of the classroom and buildlife-long friendships better thanan exchange of stories at a longtable laden with food?

F.A.M.

AQPioneer Park provided a pleas-

ant .setting for basket picnicgiven by the members and guestsof the Delta Omega Sorority onthe evening of Friday, June 14.The entire chapter membershipwere present in being hosts tofour honorary members and sev-eral practicing members of theprofession.

An interesting discussion pro-gram was enjoyed by the groupin which- the girls enlarged onthe topic "Hobbies".

It was decided that the nextmeeting for the girls in schoolwould be held at the home of Dr.Mary Golden or Dorothy Deiner,at which time Dr. Mary wouldgive a resume of the PsychiatryCourse that she recently attendedat the College.

DUE~The Iota Tau Sigma smoker

honoring the new students washeld Monday, June 10, 1946, atthe residence of Dr. and Mrs. D.E. Sloan.

The program consisted of shorttalks by Dr. Byron Cash and Dr.Victor Englund, and an inspec-tion tour of Dr. Sloan's new clinic

building, after which refresh-ments were served.

Iota Tau Sigma again extendsa cordial welcome to the incom-ing freshmen and congratulatesthem for selecting Osteopathy astheir profession.

More Students forThe Fall Term,

STILL COLLEGE is ready fora larger student body. The new92 bed Clinical Hospital is near-ing completion. With this activ-ity getting under way the Collegebuilding wil be revamped to ac-commodate larger and moremodern laboratories for the BasicScience courses. Pre-clinicaldemonstration rooms will bereworked to facilitate a closercoordination of lecture, demon-stration and practical teachingtechniques. With the opening ofthe Clinical Hospital Junior andSenior students will spend con-siderable time in externship get-ting first hand experience in thevarious clinics working directlyunder the specialists on the clinicstaff.

All of this points toward therealization that Still College isone of the most compact andcomprehensive Training Centersin the Osteopathic Profession.

You are fully aware that all ofthis development is a great con-tribution to the advancement ofOsteopathy in the arts of healing.You are also aware of the tre-mendous advantages of studyingand training in this institution.It is in this light that we are ask-ing all who may read the LOG-BOOK to make a personal cam-paign of information and educa-tion and to select a likely pros-pect for admission to Still Col-lege.

Osteopathy is growing. Stateand federal legislation is rapidlytaking away all restrictions to anunlimited practice. To take fulladvantage of these accomplish-ments it is necessary to perpet-uate the profession with highcaliber people who are outstand-ing in their community and willbe a credit to the profession. Itis your duty to carry informationof all the aspects of the profes-sion to likely prospects in yourcommunity. To educate these in-dividuals on the benefits and theadvantages of the profession. Tomake yourself individually re-sonsible that all their questionsare answered.

High school students are alucrative field. At this age thecomplexities of choosing a pro-fession are many. It is to thisgroup that you should make yourgreatest appeal. A second groupis composed of those who havealready completed all or part oftheir college work. These in allprobability have included someor all of the pre-osteopathic re-quirements while doing under-graduate work. A telephone callto your high school superin-tendant or principle will giveyou an opening. Your patientsare aware of your own success,

but may not be cognizant of thetremendous advances of Osteo-pathy, especially in the lastdecade. Veterans especially, aregood prospects . Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery is ap-proved for full participationunder the GI Bill of Rights.

Our student body is almost en-tirely made up of people whowere brought to Still throughcontacts and guidance of alumniand members of the profession.The number who are arrivedhere by their own research isnegligible. It behooves you ofthe profession to make contactsand inform desirable prospectivestudents who will be a credit to,and carry on the high ideals ofOsteopathy. The new catalogueis available for distribution.Write for a copy. It will giveyou the full picture of Still Col-lege and the opportunities avail-able to the students. Do nothesitate to write us with regardto prospects who may havequestionable deficiencies in cred-it or may need advice on mat-ters pertaining to the college. Apostal card with the name andaddress of any prospect willbring all of the current literatureand information promptly tothe candidate. Further questionswill be answered by the Directorof Admissiofis, Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery. We askthat you make a conscientiouseffort to get at least one newFreshman for the class begin-ning October 14.

Short Course forMonth of October

Dr. Frank R. Spencer, Colum-bus, Ohio, Internist; Secretary ofthe American Osteopathic Asso-ciation Board of Internists; Se-nior Member of the AmericanCollege of Osteopathic Internists;and Head of the Department ofMedicine at Doctors Hospital,Columbus, Ohio; will conduct inthe month of October at the DesMoines Still College of Oste-opathy and Surgery, a two weekscourse in electrocardiography.Later issues of the Log Book willcarry full details regarding thisworthwhile course.

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

Volume 24 JULY, 1946 Number 7

CRANIAL OSTEOPATHYThe Fifth Bi-Annual Post-graduate Course in Cranial

Osteopathy Will BeGiven This Fall at

the College

The basic course designed forthose entering the cranial fieldfor the first time will start Sep-tember 23rd. The course requirestwo weeks. Anatomy and physi-ology discussions of the skull andcentral nervous system extendthrough the first week. The sec-ond week is devoted to the the-ory, diagnosis and treatment ofcranial lesions.

The advanced course is offeredfor those physicians already usingcranial technique. The time re-quired is one or two weeks de-pending upon previous training.The physician who has previouslyattended a two weeks course atthe col:ege may study techniquefor only one week, October 7 to12. He also may review the an-atomy work given the precedingweek, September 30 to October5. The physician whose study ofcranial technique in the past hasnot included one week of anat-omy will be required to spend theentire two weeks, September 30to October 12.

During the April sessions thecranial faculty and college offi-cials added another requirement.All physicians requesting regis-tration for these classes must bemembers of their state societyand of the American OsteopathicAssociation.

The faculty scheduled to teachat this fifth biannual session in-clude Doctors W. G. Sutherland,Howard Lippincott, Rebecca Lin-pincott, Kenneth Little, ReginaldPlatt, W. A. Newland, Paul E.Kimberly and Anna Slocum.

Application blanks are availableupon request from the Office ofthe Dean, Des Moines Still Col-lege of Osteopathy and Surgery,722 Sixth Avenue. Save time byclipping the application formprinted on the back page of thisLOGBOOK.

BornDr. and Mrs. Leonard Siudara

of 18151 McDougall Street, De-troit, Michigan, announce thebirth of twin boys, Tim Alphaand Tom Beta, at Detroit Osteo-pathic Hospital on July 5, 1946.Dr. Siudara is taking his interne-ship at Detroit Osteopathic Hos=pital. He is a "Still" graduateof '46.

Dr. H. W. MerrillResigns from Faculty

Dr. W. H. Merrill resigned fromhis position as Associate Profes-sor of Bacteriology and PublicHealth and Chairman of the De-partment on July 22nd. He is

Dr. H. W. Merrillentering prviate practice at Tip-ton, Iowa, where he will be asso-ciated with Dr. C. P. Christianson


Alumni Week-endAnnounced

Graduation Exercises for DesMoines Still College of Osteopa-thy and Surgery will be held Fri-day night, October 4, 1946, atSt. Johns Lutheran Church.Alumni should make their plansto attend these exercises, thenremain at their Alma Mater forthe dedication of the New Clin-ical Hospital which will be heldon Sunday and Monday, October6th and 7th. Let's make the firstweek-end of October, 1946, aHOMECOMING WEEK-END.

Old Graduates meet yourfriends and former classmates atStill October 4-7.,The August issue of the LogBook will carry the completeagenda for ALUMNI WEEK-ENDat the Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery.

Dr. Elmer Lee ElectedTo Foundation

Dr. Elmer J. Lee, of Greeley,Colorado, was elected to the DesMoines Sti l College OsteopathicFoundation at its annual meetingheld at the Kirkwood Hotel onMonday evening, June 3, 1946.

Dr. Lee graduated from thiscollege in 1931 and since estab-lishing his practice in Coloradohas had numerous honors be-stowed upon him. Last year, Dr.Lee was President of the Colo-rado Osteopathic Association, andthis year as State Chairman ofthe Building Fund Campaign fora permanent headquarters of theA. O. A., he was able to makeColorado the first state to goover the top.

New Board Members

On Thursday evening, June 13,1946, the Corporate Board of theDes Moines Still College of Os-teopathy and Surgery met in theirannual meeting at the college.Routine business of the board wastransacted. The following newmembers were elected to the Cor-porate Board:

Dr. Frank R. Spencer, Colum-bus, Ohio.

Dr. Frederic J. McAllister, Den-ver, Colorado.

Dr. Lawrence Boatman, SantaFe, New Mexico.

Mr. Jack Wolfe, President ofthe Welch-Iowa Printing Co., DesMoines, Iowa.

Mr. Ted Flynn, Insurance Bro-ker, Des Moines, Iowa.

Mr. W. I. Sargent, President ofSargent & Company, Des Moines,Iowa.

Mr. W. E. Ray, President ofGrocers Wholesale Co-Op., Inc.,Des Moines, Iowa.

Mr. Fred W. Swanson, Jr.,Vice-President and General Man-ager Globe Machinery & SupplyCo., Des Moines, Iowa.

Dr. Byron L. Cash, Des Moines,Iowa.

Dr. Ralph W. Jack, Ogden,Iowa.

Members of the CorporateBoard elected the following tothe College Board of Trustees:

Mr. W. I. Sargent.Mr. W. E. Ray.Mr. Fred W. Swanson, Jr.Mr. Gibson Holliday.Dr. Ralph W. Jack.

To this Board of Trustees willbe added one member who iselected annually by the NationalAlumni Association of the college.

In a special communication re-ceived by Dr. C. C. Auseon ofHillsdale, Michigan, Secretary ofthe National Alumni Associationof the Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery, Dr.P. L. Park of Des Moines waselected as representative of theNational Alumni Association tothe Board of Trustees of the col-lege for the ensuing year.

Dr. Park graduated from thiscol ege in 1927 and is at presentassociated with the Wilden Oste-opathic Hospital of this city.

Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery feelsthat with the above additions toits governing bodies, this insti-tution has both a strong Corpo-rate Board and Board of Trus-tees.

POSTGRADUATE CLASSES

CRANIAL OSTEOPATHYBasic Course ----------------- Sept. 23 - Oct. 5Advanced Course --.---.----- Sept. 30 - Oct. 12(Anatomy reveiw optional-Sept. 30 - Oct. 5)

For either class:*Matriculation fee ----------------.----- $ 50.00

Payable with application)Tuition --...--.... ............. 100.00

(payable with admission

TOTAL COST ---------.-- _.$150.00Write for application blank to:

Office of the Dean

DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHYAND SURGERY

722 Sixth Ave. Des Moines 9, IowaOr use application blank on back page of this LOGBOOK

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The President Chats

THE HEAT IS ON-not onlyas far as weather is concernedfor those who are attending sum-mer school, but academically aswell. The students in attend-ance this summer are reallyachieving a new height in theirstudies, and the amount of clin-cial work that is being done byour upper classmen in the clinicis increasing daily.

THE HEAT IS ON also in rush-ing the completion of the newclinical hospital. At the presenttime, the painters are addingtheir final touches, the electri-cians are installing the light fix-tures and within a very fewdays, if nothing unforeseen shouldhappen, the clinical hospital willbe a reality. The architect ismaking plans for the remodelingof the college building, and theclass entering next October 14thwill see many changes in the oldcollege building.

We at the college are con-stantly realizing our dreams. Itwill take time, of course, to de-velop this institution to the pointwhere we will be completely sat-isfied. In fact, that day willnever come, because Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy and

Surgery will constantly forgeahead and be a leader amongeducational institutions.

The campaign in Des Moinesis most encouraging. At thepresent time, more than $110,000has been pledged by the businessmen of this city to our ExpansionProgram. The amount of pledgesfrom the graduates of this insti-tution has not been encouraging.We feel certain that the membersof the profession will realize theimportance of their contributionsto this Over-all Campaign, of theurgency of new buildings and ofthe importance of meeting cer-tain requirements in the verynear future. So, as your Presi-dent, I urge you, Mr. and Mrs.Alumni of Des Moines Still Col-lege of Osteopathy and Surgery,to make your pledge at once. Weneed your money if we are toreach the goal which we have setfor this, YOUR COLLEGE. YOURGOOD WISHES ARE APPRE-CIATED, BUT YOUR FINAN-CIAL CONTRIBUTIONS COUNT.

THE HEAT IS ON-not onlyfor the workmen at the hospital,not only for the students of theschool, not only for the admin-istration of your college, butTHE HEAT IS ON for the pro-fession as a whole, and let's letour efforts count for making the


DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY

AND SURGERY

Des Moines, Iowa

BALANCE SHEET

May 31, 1946

ASSETS

CURRENTS ASSETS:Cash Accounts-

Petty Cash Fund.............Iowa-Des Moines National

Bank .. .......................

TOTAL CASH........Accounts Receivable:

Students.U. S. Veterans

Administration -...........

TOTAL ACCOUNTSRECEIVABLE....

Inventory Merchandise .

TOTAL CURRENTASSETS-.......----

INVESTMENTS - COST VALUE:U. S. Savings Bonds-

Series F .........................

FIXED ASSETS:College-

Land ....... $................. .... $ 15,000.00Building .................-..... . 123.016.00

Furniture, Equipwment, Etc.-Administrative and

General ...................... $ 7,462.97Basic Science ................. 50,902.44Under Graduate .............. 13,468.71

TOTAL FIXED ASSETS,BOOK VALUE....

PREPAID EXPENSES:Office and Janitor

Supplies - . ............... .Unexpired Insurance

Premiums ..........

$ 100.00

3,545.32

$ 3,645.32

1,900.00

10,285.20

12,185.20343.54

$ 16,174.06

37.00

138,016.00

71,834.12

209,850.13

600.00

238.11

TOTAL PREPAIDEXPENSES.......... 838.11

TOTAL ASSETS.... $226,899.29

LIABILLITIES AND NET WORTH

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Accolunts Payable-Trade -......... $............................ 940.58Withholding Tax .......... 487.70

TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE....Accounts Receivable Credit Balances-

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES.

DEFERRED INCOME:Unearned Tuition . ..............

MORTGAGE PAYABLE ...................NET WORTH:

Balance June 1, 1945............-..............$ 95,942.05Additions-

Foundation Contributions of Equip-ment and Building Improvements. 47,363.93

Net Profit Fiscal Year Ended May 31,1946-Exhiblt "B"...............:-........... 2,751.70

TOTAL NET WORTH ....................

TOTAL LIABILITIES ANDNET W ORTH ..............................

$ 1,428.28880.00

$ 2,308.28

10,041.00

68,492.33

146,057.68

$226,899.29


AND SURGERY

Des Moines, Iowa

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONSFiscal Year Ended May 31st, 1946

INCOME:Tuitions ........-..................................... $19,647.90Clinic Income .-..-. .-......-- 11,889.40O. B. Income .....-.................-................................ 1,759.00X-Ray Income .-............. ............ ---- . 1,806.75Clinical Laboratory .- ...-.....-.............--- 268.35Rent .---- '----. 120.00Matriculation and Other Fees -.............. ..-.. --- .. 384.00Contributions and Living Endowment .....--......... 13,285.42Cranial Course .....................-...-.. --- - 18,425.00Special Courses ...----...- ....--- --- --- 2,700.00Graduation .- ... ...-...... ......... 252.98Miscellaneous -....-....------------- 710.97

TOTAL INCOME .....-......-. ........ $71,249.77EXPENSES:

Salaries .-... ..... - ................. ... --- $39,093.75Repairs ..-............. ..... .......... -. 390.00Supplies ----------...---------------------.... 3,133.30Alumni Publication-.--.... ---- -- 796.37Electricity- 823.09Laundry .- ...........------ - 518.98Water ....- ........- .. .....---------.... --- 185.51Coal ...- ......- .. . . ................ 930.54Telephone and Telegraph .---...........-..... -. 637.70Library ....-........................ 616.02Interest ....................-....- ......-..--. 2,442.11Postage -....-......--... --... .. 430.78Miscellaneous .....- ..................---- 2,157.50Professional Services --- -------- 161.50Advertising .-....--........-........-....... - - 623.72Dues - 25.00D ues .... . .... ................... ............ ......................................... 25.00Insurance ----- ......-........- .... -------- 283.95Convention and Travel ..-......----.. 1,610.02Graduation -.-.. .-....... '993.84Cranial Course ... ...... .................... ........ ............. 9,518.06Special Courses . --- .............. 3,126.33

TOTAL EXPENSES . ............................ $68,498.07

NET PROFIT FOR YEAR -............ -........ ---- $2 2,751.70

THE LOG BOOK



Acting Editor

H. B. HALE, M.S., Ph.D.


Dr. John F. FurbyAppointed to

Clinic Position

Dr. John F. Furby was ap-pointed Assistant Director ofClinics in charge of the Out Pa-tient Clinic of the college, at thelast meeting of the Board ofTrustees. Dr. Furby graduatedfrom the Kansas City College ofOsteopathy and Surgery in June,1932. He spent five years intern-ing in various Osteopathic Hos-pitals and has been a member ofthe American College of Oste-opathic Surgeons since 1940. Atthe time of his entrance into the-Army of the United States in No-vember, 1941, he was Chief-of-Staff of the Orlando OsteopathicHospital, Orlando, Florida.

Dr. Paul Kimberly who hasserved as Director of Clinics sincelast November will remain incharge of the Diagnostic Clinrl-and devote the major portion ofhis time to the treatment of thosecases requiring Cranial Tech-nique. The Cranial Technique di-vision of the Diagnostic Clinic ismerely a forerunner of the com-plete Diagnostic Clinic with allof the general specialties repre-sented. It is the aim of this in-stitution to give the busy Oste-opathic Physician complete diag-nostic services.

Dean's Letter

As this issue of the LOG BOOKgoes to press, it seems ap-propriate and timely to discussstudents. After a long arduoussession with the text books theyare now resting for the final as-sault on grades at the conclusionof the summer session. Vacationwill be over by July 23.

October 4 concludes thesemester. At this time our en-rollment is 75, an increase of183 per cent over last year.Almost half of the students (43per cent) are war veterans. TheFall semester will raise thisfigure to over 50 per cent with atotal enrollment estimated to be125.

On July 1st 25 students havesignified their intention to attend

NameAnkenny, John E., Jr.Baker, Joseph B.Berto'ette, Jean L.Brown, Victor L.Burns, Conrad E.Cato, Ertle L.Di. Marco, JosephineDunbar, Paul E.Dunbar, Russell E.Finck, H. S.Indianer, SimonJacobson, ArthurJensen, CliffordMartin, Charles T.Niesiobedzki, JuliusPage, Clayton P.Reifel, Lee B.Sfier, NajaTalbot, Harry F., Jr.Troum, Arthur L.Walter, Paul P.Warnberg, Winnie D.Woodrow, Jack H.Wills, John W.Yackso, Steven

Residence

Still beginning October 14. Theage range of this group is 20-39years, with the majority between24-20. Pertinent data are pre-sented below.

These students come from 12different states. More than 18Universities and Colleges are rep-resented. Seven hold A.B. orB.S. degrees. The average ageof this group is about 27 years.

These are serious, thoughtfulpeople who know what they aredoing. They are aware of theever growing dignity of the Pro-fession and the sense of satisfac-tion which they will derive fromserving in the Profession.

The October class will belarger. The classes following inMarch and September give in-dications of being the largest ofany previous 4-years curriculum.

Years AttendedSpencer, West VirginiaLindsay, Ontario, CanadaSacramento, CaliforniaEast Lansing, MichiganDes Moines, IowaColumbus, OhioJackson Hts., Long Island, N. Y.Charleston, West VirginiaCauley Bridge, West VirginiaGlen Ullin, North DakotaFlint, MichiganChicago, IllinoisFt. Dodge, IowaAshbury Park, New JerseyNew Britain, ConnecticutMinneapolis, MinnesotaBurlington, IowaBuffalo, New YorkHuntington Park, CaliforniaWest New York, New JerseyLLincoln Park, MichiganDes Moines, IowaOttumwa, IowaCanton, MissouriDetroit, Michigan

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osteopathic profession the great-est of all professions.

In this issue of the Log Bookyou will find the Auditor's Re-port on the financial condition ofyour college. Last month youfound the Financial Statementof the Foundation, showing howyour past contributions werespent. In this issue you will findthe Financial Report and theOperation Report of this, YOURSCHOOL. We want every mem-ber of the profession to know thefinancial condition of this school.We want you to know how yourmoney is spent and of the prog-ress of YOUR COLLEGE. It isgratifying to study the reportand to note that this school isforging ahead not only academ-ically, not only clinically, butfinancially as well.

Schooligan College, TennesseeIsay Collegiate, Ontario, Canadaversity of California,. Berkeley, Cal.higan State College, Michiganke University, Iowake University, Iowaa Wesleyan, IowaVa. Institute Technology, W. Va.Va. Institute Technology, W. Va.Dak. State Teachers College, N. D.higan University, Michiganke University, Iowake University, Iowaanova College, Penna.dham College, New Yorkke University, Iowaa University, Iowaisus College, New Yorkt Los Angeles Jr. College, Cal.v York University, New Yorkversity of Detroit, Michiganke University, Iowaa Wesleyan, Iowaver-Stockton College, Missouriyne University, Michigan

Interneships Available

The Des Moines Still CollegeClinic Hospital, which is to openvery soon, wishes to announce thatinterneships are still availableand that application blanks maybe secured by writing to John B.Shumaker, Chairman, Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery, 720 Sixth Avenue, DesMoines 9, Iowa.

Interneships are also availableat the Des Moines General andWilden Hospitals. Informationand application blanks may besecured by writing to the addressgiven above.

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DR. H. W. MEiRRILLRESIGNS FROM FACULTY(Continued from Page 1)

in the Tipton General Clinic.They have a six-room clinicbuilding completely equipped andstocked for complete diagnosisand therapy.

Dr. Merrill joined the staff ofthe Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery in Oc-tober, 1942, as instructor in Bac-teriology; he became AssociateProfessor and Chairman of theDepartment in March, 1943. InAugust, 1945, he was appointedAssistant Dean, and from Augustto December, he also had chargeof the college x-ray department.During the two months (Augustto November) that there was noappointed Director of Clinics, Dr.Merrill supervised the work ofthe college clinic. In addition tothese many duties, he acted aseditor of the LOGBOOK, Reg-istrar and Director of Admissions.During the time that he has beena member of the college staff, heinstructed in the followingcourses: Bacteriology, Pathol-ogy, Parasitology, Public Health,Military Medicine, Immunologyand Clinical Pathology.

Before coming to Still College,Dr. Merrill attended Utah StateAgricultural College at Logan,Utah. He received his B.S. de-gree in Public Health and Bac-teriology in 1936 and his M.S. de-gree in Parasitology and PublicHealth in 1941. At one time hewas an Assistant in the PublicHealth Department, later heserved as Graduate Assistant inthe Zoology department, and inhis final year was Instructor inMedical Zoology. For three yearshe was Principal and Science in-structor at the Wayan HighSchool, Wayan, Idaho; he hasalso been Instructor in Biologyat the Logan Senior High Schoolat Logan, Utah. Dr. Merrill haspublished several articles and haspresented a number of scientificpapers on Trichinosis and Ma-laria. He received the Utah StateAgricultural Col'ege ScienceMedal for outstanding researchwork in May, 1941, and holdsmembership in the Utah Academyof Sciences, Arts and Letters.

Dr. Merrill enrolled at StillCollege in 1942 and graduatedJune 29, 1945. He has carried ona private practice in the eveningssince June, 1945. He is a mem-ber of Psi Sigma Alpha, NationalOsteopathic Scholastic HonorSociety, Iota Tau Sigma, Profes-sional Osteopathic Fraternity,and the National State andLocal Osteopathic Associations.He is married and has a two-year-old son.

Methionine, one of the ten es-sential amino acids, produced inthe past at a cost of several hun-dred dollars a pound from theorgans of sheep and cattle, andimportant particularly for treat-ment of the liver, will soon beavailable at approximately threepercent of the former cost.

Amino acids of all types shouldbe administered only under pro-fessional supervision.

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New College StaffMembers Appointed

The President of this institu-tion is happy to announce to theprofession the appointment ofDr. John M. Woods as Chairmanof the Department of Practice ofOsteopathic Medicine. Dr. Woodsreceived his formal education atthe University of Nebraska, thenattended the Kirksville Collegeof Osteopathy and Surgery andDes Moines Still College of Os-teopathy and Surgery, graduat-ing from the Des Moines Still

John IM. Woods, D.O.College of Osteopathy in 1923. Hehas been active in the professionfor many years as a teacher inthis institution and in privatepractice. His many studentsthroughout the United Stateshold Dr. Woods in the highestregard as a teacher and a friend.

With the return of Dr. Woodsto this important position in ourfaculty, we feel that the Studentsof Tomorrow will receive a typeof instruction, a type of fellow-ship, a friend and a teacher thatwill mean much to them in theiryears ahead.

Dr. Emanuel M. Racher of(Continued on Page 3)

College ClinicalTechnician Honored

Mrs. Helen Wyant, ClinicalTechnician at this institution,this month received her certifica-tion as a Medical Technologist.This is a great honor to Mrs.Wyant, as the requirements andexaminations to become a regis-tered Technologist are very rigid.Mrs. Wyant has been in the serv-ice of this institution for the pastfour months and has rendered asuperior type of service. Withthis recognition, which was justlydue Mrs. Wyant, we can rest as-sured that the work in this de-partment will always remain onthe high level of professionalservice that it is at the present.

GRADUATION AND HOMECOMINGWEEKEND AT YOUR COLLEGI

It is time for us to look to the fall of the year when anothEclass of Osteopathic physicians will be graduated from this institutioiAnother class of young men and women to go out into the wor]to practice the great profession. Plans are being formulated formost elaborate week of activities.

On Monday evening, September 30th, the President of the Colege will give his dinner to the graduates. This is a custom thehe inaugurated with the last graduating class and one which wicontinue for the classes to come,OCTOBER 4-

8:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 5-9:00A.M.

9:00 A.M. to 12 M.1:30 P.M.4:00 P.M.7:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 6-9:00 to 1:

Graduation ExercisesSt. John's Lutheran ChurchDr. James 0. Watson, Columbus, Ohio

Commencement Speaker

RegistrationInspection of School and HospitalGolf TournamentBusiness Meeting of National Alumni OfficersAlumni Banquet(a) Reception of Recent Graduates into N,

tional Alumni Association(b) Program(c) Dance

1:30 A.M. Surgery at Osteopathic Hospitals2:30 P.M. Formal Dedication of Des Moines Still Collei

Osteopathic and Wilden Osteopathic Hospita:Dedication services to be held in Auditoriumthe Des Moines Consistory Temple under tIdirection of the National Council of CatholicChristians and Jews.

3:30 P.M. Homecoming Picture4:00 P.M. Open House at the three Des Moines Oste

HospitalsWe are looking forward to every alumnus of this institution r

turning for Alumni Weekend to help dedicate the hospital whihas been so needed at this school, a Clinical Hospital for servicesuffering humanity and for training of our students. We feel cetain that the alumni will return to play their important partthis dedication. Special committees are being appointed one cormittee being appointed from the Board of Trustees and one frothe faculty of the college to make arrangements for the returing graduates, to make your stay at your Alma Mater happy, pleasaand most enjoyable, and to keep every minute of your time full. Vfeel certain that the alumni will return for this important wee:end.

Commencement Speaker at DMSCOSDr. James O. Watson, 50 E.

Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio,will be the speaker at theGraduation Exercises to be heldat St. John's Lutheran Church at8:00 P.M., Friday night, October4th. The LOGBOOK is pleasedto introduce Dr. Watson to theAlumni and to call attention tohis qualifications.

OHIO OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIA-TION

Chairman, Legislative Com-mittee since 1933

Treasurer, 1939-1943

AMERICAN COLLEGE OFOSTEOPATHIC SURGEONS

Member of the Legislative Com-mittee, 1942-1944

Post-GraduateEducation

er Des Moines Still College ofn. Osteopathy and Surgery an-ld nounces post-graduate educationa for the busy Osteopathic prac-

titioner. Post-graduate educa-f1- tion of Osteopathic physicians ofat the Des Moines Still College ofill Osteopathy and Surgery is forging

ahead, so that an opportunity willbe afforded the Osteopathic phy-sician to pursue graduate educa-tion in the various specialties.This institution is happy to an-nounce an organized plan of post-graduate education for the busypractitioner.

As most of the profession know,this institution has been offeringshort courses 'in Cranial Osteo-pathy for the past several years.

a- The course this fall will be of-fered in September, startingSeptember 23rd and extendinguntil October 12th.

The month of October sees theintroduction of a new course, that

ge of Electrocardiography, whichIs. will start on October 7th andof extend two weeks until Octoberhe 19th. This course will be offeredcs, by Dr. Frank R. Spencer of

Columbus, Ohio, and his as-sistants.

0o- Starting on November 4th andextending to November 16th a

ce- course in Proctology and Veinch Injection will be offered at thisto institution by Dr. Lester J. Vick~r- of Amarillo, Texas, and Dr. M. M.in Vick of Loveland, Colorado. Wem- feel certain that many men in)m the field will avail themselvesn- of this opportunity.nt In the month of January aVe practical course in X-ray will bek- offered by D. R. A. Tedrick of

Denver, Colorado, and Dr. ByronL. Cash of Des Moines.

In February, an extendedcourse in Internal Medicine willbe given. Four of the leadingauthorities in this specialty in theOsteopathic profession will cometo Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery to offertheir professional services to themembers of the profession whoare interested in this specialty.These men are Dr. Lowell Hardyof Portland, Maine; Dr. H. EarleBeasley of Reading, Massachu-setts; Dr. Clarence E. Baldwinof Philadelphia and Dr. R. R.Danils of Denver, Colorado.

In the month of March the col-lege will offer to the professionan efficiency course in Osteo-pathic Technic and Manipulation.The instructors for this coursewill be announced in the nextLOGBOOK.

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The President Chats

The need of UNDERSTAND-ING was never so great as it istoday. People of all walks of lifeneed a higher degree of this ART.Some people frankly admit thatthey do not understand them-selves; others believe that theydo, although their friends will tellyou just the opposite. Many ofthe reasons for the lack of UN-DERSTANDING are simple, yetit is surprising to see how fewpeople have a real understandingof the other person's point-of-view.

There is much misunderstand-ing between people. Lack of un-derstanding frequently exists be-tween members of the same fam-ily; between associates, whethertheir association be in a profes-sion, in business or in school;between friends, and, yes, betweenone generation and another.

It is imperative that UNDER-STANDING be raised to a higherlevel. In order to accomplishthis, it is necessary that this un-derstanding be accompanied byhappiness, by success, and by tol-erance. Most people feel thatUNDERSTANDING is gainedmerely through experience. How-ever, few people achieve successand understanding solely by ex-perience without some training.It is true that some people willgain the ART of UNDERSTAND-ING by experienced but at thesame time, many others are notso fortunate, because they becomeso baffled and thwarted by theirunhappy experiences that theyactually have less understandingas a result of their experiences.

Training should precede, or atleast accompany, experience. Ourlack of UNDERSTANDING is thekey to many of our worries, tomany of our conflicts, and tomany of our struggles of everyday living. It is impossible formany of us to have a sympathetictoleration for people who thinkand act differently than we do.Much worry is developed by try-ing to make people believe as wedo, or in trying to convince peo-ple that they are wrong becausethey do not believe as we believe.

In order to get along easilyand happily in life, it is necessarythat we have a charitable atti-tude toward other people's ideasand beliefs. There are many fac-tors, many conditions and manysituations which create attitudes,feelings and misunderstandings.The old saying that "familiaritybreeds contempt" does not al-ways hold true. When you ana-lyze human nature' you do notdestroy it. Most frequently thevery opposite takes place. Ana-lyzing. human nature and humanconduct is comparable to that ofthe family physician, who seeshis patient as an entire person-ality rather than a practical andworkable combination of bones,muscles and nerves.

Thorough UNDERSTANDINGlies in bringing the various ele-ments together, then to appre-ciate how they operate in the

DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY AND SURGERY

Graduate Course in ElectrocardiographyBy DR., FRANK R. SPENCER

MONDAY, OCTOBER 79:00 A.M. Registration.

9:30-10:30 Place of electrocardiography in medicine.10:40-11:40 Theory of electrocardiography.11:50-12:50 Normal EKG limb leads.2:00- 3:00 Normal EKG chest leads.3:10- 4:30 Presentation of cardiographs.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8-9:00-11:00 Abnormalities of EKG contours.

11:10-12:30 How to measure and inspect cardiographs.2:00- 5:00 Practical demonstration of several types of machines.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9-9:00-10:30 Interpretation of preponderance and intraventricular

block.10:40-12:30 Interpretation of digitalis and coronary EKG's.2:00- 5:00 Demonstration of coronary, digitalis, preponderance

and block patterns.THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10-

9:00-10:30 Specialized heart muscle tissue.10:40-12:30 Classification of the arrhythmias.2:00- 5:00 Interpretation of the arrhythmias.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11-9:00-12:00 Interpretation of the arrhythmias.2:00- 5:00 Interpretation of the arrhythmias.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12-9:00-12:30 Printing preparation and mounting of EKG's.

Round table discussion.MONDAY, OCTOBER 14-

9:00-10:30 Review abnormalities of EKG contour.10:40-12:30 Practice in reading unknown EKG's.

2:00- 3:00 Reading of routine EKG's.3:10- 5:00 Practice in reading unknown EKG's.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15-9:00-10:30 Review EKG in coronary disease.

10:40-12:30 Practice in reading unknown EKG's.2:00- 3:00 Review of arrhythmia.3:10- 5:00 Practice in reading unknown EKG's.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16-9:00-10:30 Review of arrhythmias.

10:40-12:30 Practice in reading unknown EKG's.:2:00- 3:00 Bedside recognition of arrhythmias.3:10- 5:00 X-ray of configuration of heart shadows.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17-9:00-10:30 Discussion of congestive failure.

10:40-12:30 Rheumatic heart disease and acute and sub-acutebacterial endocarditis.

2:00- 3:00 Angina pectoris. Acute and chronic coronary disease.3:10- 5:00 Hypertensive heart disease and thyrotoxic heart dis-

ease.FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18-

9:00-10:30 Congenital heart disease.10:40-12:30 Functional heart disease.2:00- 3:00 Heart in pregnancy. Evaluation of problems in sur-

gical practice.3:10- 5:00 Cardiac emergencies.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19-9:00-10:30 The art of consultation.

10:40-12:30 Round table discussion.BOOKS RECOMMENDED FOR STUDY AND REFERENCE

ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY IN PRACTICE by Graybiel and White.W. B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia.

CLINICAL HEART DISEASE by Levine. W. B. Saunders Co.,Philadelphia.

ELECTROCARDIOGRAM by Siegler. Grune and Stratton, New York.ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY by Katz. Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia.

total life of an individual. Oneof the most important keys to ac-curate understanding is the re-spect for individual differences.

When we speak of individualdifferences, we mean that all peo-ple are not alike in their traits,likes and dislikes. We realize thatall people are not alike in physicalstructure, mechanical ability, so-cial insight, or a host of otherhuman qualities. Therefore, anindividual is an entity unto him-self. The day is at hand when itis impossible for us to simplywork or live unto ourselves. We


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1947, another course in CranialOsteopathy will be offered.

And in the month of May thecollege is proud to repeat thecourse in Psychiatry as offeredlast May. However, this coursewill be strengthened by theaddition of a Neurologist to theteam of the Clinical Psycho-pathologist and Psychiatrist whowere with us this past year.

We feel certain that with theoffering of these courses to theprofession the doctors will feelthat they are securing advance

A New IdeaThe administration of the Des

Moines Still College of Osteopa-thy and Surgery wishes to pub-licly acknowledge a very uniqueplan of Dr. A. B. Graham ofWheeling, West Virginia, regard-ing his method of contributing tothe college monthly in addition tohis pledge to the OsteopathicProgress Fund.

Dr. Graham believes that if youdon't have anything, it doesn'thurt you to give it away. There-fore, he has instructed his secre-tary to take the money receivedfrom the first treatment that hegives on four days a week and atthe end of the month to mail acheck for this amount to theDes Moines Still College.

Last month Dr. Graham startedhis plan, which he intends tocarry on indefinitely, feeling thathe is paying back some of histuition to the school, realizingthat student pays for the cost ofhis schooling while in college.

The college is deeply appre-ciative of this type of a contri-bution and is happy to knowthat Dr. -Graham is organizingother doctors into a club knownas The First Treatment Cub,thereby sending the money theyreceive from the first treatmentsthey give four days a week totheir Alma Mater for the opera-tion of the college.

Dr. Graham, we sincerelythank you for your interest inthis institution.

Still AlumniReceive Honors

Dr. Mary E. Golden was re-elected to the position of NationalTrustee of the American Oste-opathic Association at the Na-tional Convention held last monthin New York City. Dr. Goldenwill hold this office for the nexttwo years.

Dr. G. C. Redfield of RapidCity, South Dakota, was appointedto the South Dakota State Boardof Health on June 1st. The Boardis made up of four M.D.'s and oneD.O.-Dr. Redfield has a practicelimited to the treatment of her-niae, varicose veins and rectaldiseases.

Dr. Mark Hartfield, 58 WestAdams Avenue, Detroit, Michi-gan, has been appointed to theState Board of Examiners for afive year term.

Dr. H. E. Allshouse, a memberof the Class of 1945, has beenappointed to the position ofTrainer and Team Physician forthe Detroit Lions, a professionalfootball team. Dr. Allshouse willbe the only full-time physician toaccompany the team, but twoother physicians assist. One ofthese men, Dr. Raymond For-sythe, is also an Osteopathic Phy-sician. The team starts trainingon August 15th in Alma, Michi-gan, and the season starts Oc-tober 13th. Much of the trav-elling is done by plane; the long-est trip by air will be to LosAngeles on October 20th.

information in their desired spe-cialty, thus helping them to be-come physicians plus.

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Acting Editor

H. B. HALE, M.S., Ph.D.


Dean's LetterFreshmen

As the current semester drawstoward a close prospects for acapacity Freshman class in Oc-tober become better and better.A limitation of sixty Freshmenhas been set up for this Fallclass. The number that havenow matriculated is thirty-five.The inquiries are coming in-most of which show an interestdeveloped through contact withOsteopathic Physicians. Numer-ous Osteopathic Physicians aresending in names of prospectsalso.

At this time there are six stu-dents who have matriculated forthe March class. This class willbe limited to thirty. Prospects forfull classes for the next twoyears or more are excellent.Many students may be turnedaway because they have not ap-plied for matriculation soonenough.

Cranial OsteopathyThe basic course which begins

September 23 now has twenty-six students enrolled. The limithas been set at thirty and it isanticipated that within a weekthe class will be complete.

The advanced course which be-gins September 30 now has overhalf its quota of thirty.

The value of Cranial Tech-nique in practice is indicated bythe heavy enrollment of thesetwo short courses.

ScholarshipsThere is available at Drake

University for the coming year ascholarship in the sum of $200.00.This scholarship is reserved spe-cifically for use by a preosteo-pathic student who will attendStill College. The recipient mustbe approved by a joint commit-tee of the two schools.

Applications may be made toDr. George S. Beery, Chairmanof the Scholarship Committee,Drake University, Des Moines,Iowa.

Selective ServiceThe latest information from

Washington indicates that Selec-tive Service will resume induc-tions as soon as August haspassed. Registrants, ages 19through 44, will be inducted ex-cept where there is a physicalor mental handicap, and exceptthat no father may be inductedwithout his consent if his childis under 18 years of age.

Osteopathic students and teach-ers in Osteopathic colleges arespecifically mentioned as defer-rable. Osteopathic interns willcontinue to be deferred underthe present policy. Deferment of

a student or faculty member mustbe requested by the college onform 42-A (Special-revised). Hos-pitals make requests for interndeferment.

It is apparent that Osteopathicstudents will have the opportun-ity to continue their educationand that the field of therapy isstill far from its saturationpoint.

New CurriculumThe Board of Trustees of Des

Moines Still College of Osteopa-thy and Surgery at the monthlymeeting this month extended thecourse of professional instructionfrom four to four and one-halfacademic years. This means thatthe students will complete theirtraining in the four calendar pe-riod. It means also that duringthe vacation months following thesophomore and junior years, thestudent will remain at the collegefor intensive work in the out-patient clinic and in the hospital.It is the feeling of this institu-tion that this additional trainingto the student will help to pre-pare him to be a better physi-cian when he enters the field ofactive osteopathic practice. Thesummer courses will be arrangedso that each student will have ashort vacation, but the greaterportion of the summer period willbe spent at the college.

NEW STAFF MEMBERS

(Continued from Page 1)Mishawaka, Indiana, will serve asan assistant to Dr. John M.Woods in the Department ofPractice of Osteopathic Medicineand serve as internist in the newclinical hospital. Dr. Racher isa graduate of the Chicago Collegeof Osteopathy, interned in theChicago hospital and has been inprivate practice in Indiana. Wefeel that this appointment willadd great strength to our newdepartment in this institution.

We are happy to announce theappointment of Dr. Eugene R.Keig, of Mason, West Virginia, ashead of the Department of Ob-stetrics and Gynecology of thecollege. Dr. Keig graduated fromthe Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery in 1933.He did post-graduate work at theRotunda of Trinity College inDublin, Ireland, specializing inobstetrics and gynecology. Dr.Keig has operated his own hos-pital in Mason, West Virginia,for the past thirteen years andhas established an enviable rec-ord in his specialty in practice.Dr. Keig will assume his dutiesat this institution on October14th at the beginning of the fallterm. It is always a pleasure toadd to the faculty of this institu-tion graduates of this school whohave achieved success in theirchosen profession in private prac-tice. We welcome Dr. Keig andhis wife back to Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Sur-gery.

The next issue of the LOG-BOOK will carry the announce-ment of additional faculty mem-bers who will assume their posi-tions at this institution with thebeginning of the October term.

If RTERPITY (0OTES

Fraternity activities have beenat low ebb during vacation, thehouse being occupied by thoseupperclassmen who stayed to helpkeep the clinic open.

Marsh Campbell, as yet incom-pletely recovered from his seriousillness early this summer is con-tinuing his vacation until fall.P.S.G. looks forward to his re-turn to college and fraternityactivities.

Phi Sigma Gamma congratu-lates Edward Brochu, John Leuty,Charles Starr, Russell Bunn andSpence Hughes for their desireto become future members ofthis fraternity. These men willbe formerly pledged at our nextmeeting.

On July 26th, Brother WilmothJ. Mack took Marilyn Denhamto be his lawfully wedded wife.Several fraternity brothers droveto Griswold, Iowa, to witness theceremony and extend a heartyhand of congratulations at theirreception.

Brother Gus Peterson is theproud father of a baby boy, bornJuly 22, at Des Moines GeneralHospital.

Paul Brochu, whose home is inFlint, Michigan, is visiting hisbrother, Edward, here at theP.S.G. House. Like his brother,Paul is planning to enter the

Osteopathic profession in the fu-ture.

F.A.M.

A2Delta Omega met at the home

of Dr. Mary E. Golden for itsmonthly meeting. A picnic sup-per in the garden was enjoyedby everyone.

0B1The regular bimonthly meeting

of Beta Chapter was held at theresidence of President Larry Bel-den on Friday night, August 2,946. This meeting was strictly abusiness meeting, and activitiesfor the future months were out-lined.

We are happy to announce thepledging of William J. Blackler.We all know that Bill as an assetto the organization and to thepurposes and ideals of Iota TauSigma. We welcome him.

Congratulations are extendedto Brother Kenneth Schwab andMrs. Schwab on the birth of theirfirst baby-a son, Mark DuaneSchwab.

AThLAS CL1The Fraternity takes pleasure

in welcoming an Atlas alumnus,Dr. B. W. Jones, to the CollegeFaculty. Dr. Jones graduatedfrom still College and has been inpractice at Spirit Lake, Iowa, forthe past nineteen years.

On July 26, at a regular busi-ness meeting of the fraternity, aschedule of activities for the Clubwas formulated which includedmid-week luncheons to be held onthe second and fourth Wednes-days of each month. These noonget-togethers are held at Mrs.Doty's Tea Room, 1725 Sixth Ave-nue, and up to the present, guests


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AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONChairman of the Department of Public Relations

AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATIONMember of the Board of Trustees, 1938-1944Chairman, Committee on Professional Liability Insurance, 1938-

1944Chairman, Bureau of Legislation, 1939-1942Chairman, Department of Public Affairs andMember of the Executive Committee, 1942-1944Member of the Department of Public Relations, 1942-1946

MEMBER OF NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOROSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS

Chairman of Department of Surgery andChief of the Division of General Surgery, Doctors Hospital,

Columbus, OhioVisiting Surgeon to Dayton Osteopathic Hospital, Dayton, OhioCertified in General Surgery American Osteopathic Board of

SurgeonsAmerican College of Osteopathic Surgeons-Senior

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(Continued from Page 3)at these luncheons have includedDr. Edwin F. Peters, Dr. B. W.Jones, John Hodges, WilliamBlackler, Erskine Burton andHoward Dolyak.

Mr. Dwight S. James, Lay Sec-

retary-Treasurer and Attorneyof the Iowa Society of Osteopa-thic Physicians and Surgeons,was the guest speaker at the lastAtlas Club meeting, held on Aug.6, in the College Library. Mr.James' talk was not only of in-terest to those of us now en-rolled at the College, but wasalso directed towards the several

pre-osteopathic students whomwe had the pleasure of meetingand who came as our guests. Wewish to thank these universitystudents for accepting our invita-tion, and hope that we shall seethem again soon at any of ourpractical-work nights in the fu-ture.

The President Chats

(Continued from Page 2)are closely associated with manypeople, with many kinds of peo-ple. In business, in the profes-sions, and in industry it is neces-sary for us to understand themwell and to be understood bythose with whom we come in con-tact.

Education is being judged morecritically for its accomplishmentsin the teaching of- its studentsthe ART of UNDERSTANDINGthan it is in teaching them thespecialties of the trades. TheDes Moines Still College of Os-teopathy and Surgery is vitallyinterested in training its studentsnot only to be physicians, but tobe physicians with the ability tothoroughly understand those withwhom they come in contact andthose to whom they will admin-ister after they have completedtheir professional training at thisinstitution. It is with the thoughtin mind of developing not only aphysician, but a physician plus-one who is so trained that hewill be able to meet the successof which he has dreamed and tobe able not only to be understood,but to understand those withwhom he associates.

Alumni, your school is launch-ing a program that is designedto train physicians plus. Newfaculty members are being added,students are being carefully se-lected. Everyone associated withyour school is vitally concernedwith the end product of theirefforts. The ART of UNDER-STANDING on the part of thosewho have graduated from thisschool in the past, of what istrying to be accomplished at thisinstitution at the present time, ismost important. We not only so-licit your UNDERSTANDING ofour problems, your cooperationin meeting these problems, butwe urge you to return to yourschool at the earliest opportunityto see for yourself what is beingdone.

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Volume 24 SEPTEMBER, 1946 Number 9

Des Moines Clinical Hospital Opened Sept. 9thR .. ., . . 1-_

The dream of the alumni of thisinstitution has been realized. Thenew Clinical Hospital opened at8:00 A. M., September 9, 1946.The first patient was Mrs. NellieKirtchard of 2212 Williams street,Des Moines, Iowa, a 24-year oldmother for the delivery of herfirst baby. She was admitted tothe hospital at three minutes aftereight of this date. Mrs. Kirtchardis a patient of Senior StudentPaul Reichstadt. Mr. Reichstadtwill receive his Doctor of Oste-opathy degree on October 4, 1946.This is a truly clinical hospitaland by the first patient being apatient of one of our senior stu-dents, it certainly signifies thevalue of a teaching unit for thisinstitution.

Osteopathic HospitalsAnd the Veteran

Osteopathic hospitals are noweligible to treat veterans withservice-connected disabilities inan emergency, according to Dr.C. D. Swope when he addressedthe Texas Association at Dallas,April 25.

Dr. Swope quoted Dr. F. R.Hawley, Chief Medical Directorof the Veterans Administration,as follows: "Insofar as emer-gency care of the veteran is con-cerned, no distinction will bemade between osteopathic hos-pitals and other hospitals."

Dr. Swope explained that emer-gency covers those cases whichdo not have available govern-ment facilities and the delaywould prove hazardous to theveteran. Authorization (which isrequired of all hospitals otherthan veterans hospitals) from theVeterans Administration must beobtained by the hospital withinfive days after admission of theveteran.

The above statement was takenfrom the Journal of Osteopathyand is reprinted here on the pos-sibility that you may have missedthis announcement.

Aewr ace& 9 ithe Stja

Dr. Eugene R. Keig, newly ap- Dr M. M. Vick of Loveland, Colo.,pointed head of the Department of who with his brother, Dr. Lester J.Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Keig's Vick of Amarillo, Texas will offer aappointment was announced in the two weeks course in Proctology inlast issue of the Log Book. He is November at the Des Moines Stillan Alumnus of this college, Class of College of Osteopathy and Surgery.'33. He did post-graduate work atthef Rotunda a nf Trinitf. CollPege inDublinl Ireland, specializing in ob-stetrics and gynecology, and for thepast thirteen years has operated hisown hospital in Mason, West Vir-ginia.

Flint, Mich. OsteopathsMake Final Payment

On Hospital(Reprinted from Flint Daily

Journal.)A check for $75,000 represent-

ing final payment to Dr. A. J.Still by a group of Genesee andLapeer County osteopathic phy-sicians for purchase of the StillHospital here was presented at aceremony at Hotel Durant Tues-day night.

The check was given to Dr.Still by Dr. Raymond P. Perdueof Flint, who will be chief of staffat a new hospital on the samesite, the Flint Osteopathic Hos-pital, being established by thegroup.

Dr. John P. Wood of Birming-ham, president of the AmericanOsteopathic Assn., outlined thegrowth of osteopathy during thelast few years. He believes thenew hospital here, after an ex-pansion program is complete,would be one of the most im-partant in this section of thestate.

The group of physicians plans(Continued on Page 2)

Schedule for Electro-cardiography Course

As has been announced in pre-vious issues of the LOG BOOK,Dr. Frank R. Spencer of Colum-bus, Ohio, will offer a course forOsteopathic physicians in Electro-cardiography at the Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery in October. The coursewill start on Monday morning,October 7, and run for two full

weeks. The outline of the courseshows the completeness of thecourse and should be one whichwill stimulate many Osteopathicphysicians to develop a greaterappreciation for this importantfield of practice and one whichwill be of great benefit to theOsteopathic physician when hereturns to his own practice.

Mrs. Spencer, who has beenassociated with the Doctor formany years in his practice, willassist in this course.

The class will be limited tofifteen students. This issue ofthe LOG BOOK also carries theapplication blank for the course.We urge those who are interestedto make their application forthe course at once,

News of the NationalAlumni Association

The Alumni of the NationalAssociation met Thursday after-noon, Ju:y 18th, at the WaldorfAstoria, New York City, to heara discussion on the ExpansionProgram of the college by Presi-dent Peters and to conduct thebusiness of the National Asso-ciation for the ensuing year.Some changes have been made inthe organizational set-up. Inbrief, they are as follows:

All Past Presidents of the Na-tional Alumni Association shallconstitute an Advisory Board tothe President of the college inhelping to keep the alumni in-formed of the activities of this,Your School.

It was the opinion of thealumni president that divisionalvice presidents, who would workwith the State President of thevarious states in their geographi-cal division, would be a most ef-fective medium in organizedAlumni work.

Dr. Russell M. Wright, of De-troit, Michigan, was re-electedPresident of the National AlumniAssociation; Dr. Homer Sprague,Lakewood, Ohio, First Vice Presi-dent; and Dr. Chas. C. Auseon,Hillsdale, Michigan, Secretary-Treasurer. The divisional VicePresidents elected were: Dr. A. B.Graham, Wheeling, West Vir-ginia, for the Eastern Divisionof the United States; Dr. J. Phil-lip Gurka, Lawrence, Massachu-setts, for the New England Divi-sion; Dr. John H. Voss, AlbertLea, Minnesota, for the NorthernDivision; Dr. E. L. Thielking,Tucumcari, New Mexico, for theSouthwestern Division; Dr. R. W.Long, of Fort Lauderdale, Flor-ida, for the Southeastern Divi-sion; and Dr. Jack Martin, Se-attle, Washington, for the West-ern Division.

It is the plan of the NationalAlumni President, Dr. Russell M.Wright, to have a meeting of allof the officers of the NationalAlumni Association on Saturday,October 5th, during the Home-coming Week-end.


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October 4-6

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Recently over 1500 babies, bemembers of the clinical faculty Excelsior Temple No. 23 at East John F. Furby assisted by Dr.tween the ages of five weeks and and student clinicians of the col- Fifth and Des Moines street and B. W. Jones of the College Clin-

five years, were given a cor- legeconducted by Mrs. Noma Chew- ical Staff.*y wer e g ie n a g ning, formerly of Dallas, Texas. Doctors shown in the picture

plete :"twenty-five point" health The health examination was The examinations were given above (reading from left toexamination by approximately 39 merely a prelude for the "Better over a three-day period, and the right) are Dr. B. W. Jones, Ken-local Osteopathic physicians and Baby Show" sponsored by the 39 examining physicians were neth Elliott, Student, and Wal-surgeons in conjunction with the Pythian Sisters, Lodge No. 9, under the directorship of Dr. ter Peterson, Student.

The President ChatsSince the last issue of the LOG

BOOK, this institution has beenmaking many material changes.The interest of the administrationhas been that of getting the nec-essary materials and equipmentfor the new Biochemistry Lab-oratory, which we must build forthe new students entering theOctober class. It is hard to real-ize that an institution which hasbeen graduating physicians for somany years should find itself atthe place where they need addi-tional laboratories, but that is thecase at this institution to date.Due to the increase in enteringfreshmen, due to the enlargingof the teaching staff of this in-stitution and due to the new highrequirements set forth for thestudents of this college, it is im-perative that we enlarge our lab-oratories. The new laboratorywill be the same type of labora-tory as the laboratories whichwere constructed at this schoolsome two years ago, but with thisnew laboratory in Biochemistry,this school will be able to meetthe demands which face this par-ticular science at the presenttime.

We also have been makingplans for the Homecoming Week-end. Dr. P. L. Park, who is youralumni representative on the

Board of Trustees, was appointedchairman of the Homecoming ac-tivities by the Chairman of theBoard of Trustees of this college.Dr. Park and his committee havedevoted much time, much effortand thought to the HomecomingWeekend. It is my pleasure toinform you that each committeeassigned to the preparation forHomecoming has accomplishedtheir assignment and the schoolin the City of Des Moines is an-xiously awaiting the arrival ofthe many hundreds of graduateswhom we are certain will returnto their Alma Mater.

We earnestly trust that most ofyou will be able to be here onFriday night, October 4th, to at-tend the graduation exercises.Dr. James O. Watson, of Colum-bus, Ohio, will be our commence-ment speaker. Dr. Watson is thespeaker of great note. Person-ally, I feel fortunate in beingable to secure the services of Dr.Watson as our commencementspeaker.

Also since the last issue of theLOG BOOK, this college hasachieved a new recognition onethat we are justly proud of, andthat is the efficient manner inwhich some 39 osteopathic phy-sicians of this college and of theCity of Des Moines assisted bythe students of the upper classes,were able to examine more than

1500 babies who were entered inthe Knights of Pythias Baby Showand Welfare Program. The doc-tors were able to handle thislarge number of babies in threedays time. To my knowledge,there has been only one com-plaint from a mother who en-tered her baby in the contest and,according to the National Di-rector of the Baby Show, this isan all-time low in her experiencedirecting physical examinationsfor the Knights of Pythias BabyShows and Welfare Programs,which are being conductedthroughout the United States.Naturally, as the President ofthis institution, I am deeply proudof the professional services ren-dered by this fine staff of oste-opathic physicians in this splen-did professional manner in whichthey were able to examine theseinfants. These physical examina-tions were under the direct su-pervision of Dr. B. W. Jones andDr. John F. Furby, staff membersof Des Moines Still College of Os-teopathy and Surgery. Everymember of the official collegefamily, every member of theBoard of Trustees, and the stu-dent body, of this institution, areanxiously awaiting your return,Mr. and Mrs. Alumni, your re-turn Alumni to your Alma Materfor this your first post-war Home-coming Weekend.

FLINT OSTEOPATHS

(Continued from Page 1)a three-quarter million dollar ex-pansion program within the nextfew years. The hospital will beenlarged to a 100-bed building.The doctors plan immediately tospend more than $25,000 in re-modeling and extending facilities.Plans for the modernization pro-gram were shown at the meeting.

Incorporators of the new hos-pital are: Drs. E'. E. Congdon, La-peer; N. L. Owen, Flushing; Ray-mond P. Perdue, E. Jane Cun-ningham and Lester Adams, allof Flint, who are also trustees;Harold Bruckner, Clio; JamesRichardson, Columbiaville; Har-old Higley, Lapeer; F. T. Bou-dreau, Montrose; Gerald J. Mur-phy, Mt. Morris; A. J. Still, J. B.Miller, Henry E. Leslie, Alien B.Corbett, Joseph B. Kingsbury,Neil Woodruff and J. VincentMurphy, all of Flint.

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August 29, 1946.Dr. Edwin F. Peters, President,Des Moines Still College of Oste-

opathy and Surgery,Des Moines, Iowa.

Dear President Peters: On be-half of the Des Moines LodgeNumber 9, Knights of Pythiasand the Pythian Sisters ExcelsiorTemple Number 23, we wish toexpress our sincere appreciationfor the cooperation given us byyour college and the members ofthe Osteopathic profession of thiscity -in examining more than fif-teen hundred babies for the babyShow and Welfare Program heldthis month in the city of DesMoines.

We feel that this show has beenmost successful which, in nosmall measure, was the result ofthe thorough physical examina-tions given these young childrenby your splendid staff of Oste-opathic Physicians.

Yours very sincerely,Mrs. Noma Chewning,

National Representative.Ben E. Kubby,

Grand Chancellor of Iowa,Knights of Pythias.

Alumni News

Dr. and Mrs. Sam Kuramotoof Webster City, Iowa, announcethe birth of Robert K. Kura-moto on June 19, 1946.

Dr. E. W. Sheldahl has writtento say that he moved from Pa-nora to Maxwell, Iowa, on Au-gust 21st.

Dr. William Moore, Grafton,Iowa, recently presented a file ofthe Journal of the AmericanMedical Association to the StillCollege Library. This set of jour-nals is an especially fine gift be-cause it provides issues for over40 years.. Dr. Moore was Direc-tor of the College O. B. Clinicfor one year following his grad-uation.

Dr. Owen Elected toNat'l Fraternity OfficeDr. O. Edwin Owen was elected

to the position of Grand Archonof the Phi Sigma Gamma fra-ternity for the ensuing year. Dr.Owen has held the position ofSecretary-Treasurer of the GrandCouncil of Phi Sigma Gamma forthe past seven years. He has beenaffiliated with this organizationsince 1933. In 1936, he was elect-ed to the position of Archon ofDelta Chapter, and for the pastseveral years he has acted aschapter adviser, a position whichDr. J. Q. A. Mattern now holds.

Dean's Letter

Vacations are over, and thesummer is drawing to a close.The present semester marks theend of the wartime acceleratedprogram. In its place will be in-stituted with the Fall semester,the new 41/2 year program.

The 41/2 years will be consum-mated in 4 calendar years, and astudent will graduate at the usualtime at the end of 4 calendaryears. The extra half year is takenduring the summers following thesophomore and junior years.These summers will be spent inthe clinic with a light schedule ofdidactic work and short staggeredvacations to relieve the tension.

Our Freshman enrollment forthe Fall semester has nowreached a high of 44. There isstill a month left, and in this in-terval, a still greater enrollmentis anticipated.

The college and the Clinic Hos-pital will be scenes of tremendousactivity in the next few weeks.

Doctor Varner Dies

Word has been received of thedeath of Dr. Jesse S. Varner,D. M. S. C. 0. 1941, at Warren,Ohio, August 22, 1946. Husbandof Edythe Gates Varner, D. M. S.C. 0., '41.

August 21, 1946.The Hospital wishes to take

this opportunity of publicly rec-ognizing the contribution of theOsteopathic Women's CollegeClub for their generous dona-tion of the draperies in the lobbyof the new hospital.

D. C. CLARK.

Opening of NewBlackwood Clinic-Hospital Announced

The LOGBOOK is pleased toannounce to the friends of Drs.W. D. Blackwood and E. E. Black-wood that they will open theirnew Blackwood Clinic-Hospital inComanche, Texas, on November1, 1946. This is a new tile andbrick structure having a capac-ity of 30 beds. It is a modernstructure in every respect, andhas a major and minor surgeryroom, delivery room and a utilityroom with an automatic bed panwasher and sterilizer. The build-ing is completely air conditionedwith a General Electric ' allweather refrigerant air condition-ing unit.

The clinic is equipped for com-plete clinical examinations. Theequipment includes a Picker X-ray unit for diagnosis and ther-apy, electro-cardiograph, basalmetabolism and short wave di-athermy. The laboratory isequipped with a photo-electriccolorimeter.

This Clinic-Hospital was orig-inally established on August 1,1944, by Dr. E. E. Blackwood.In September of 1945 Dr. W. D.Blackwood joined the staff. TheClinic and Hospital is owned andoperated by Drs. E. E. and W. D.Blackwood. It is an open staffinstitution. The Departments ofSurgery and Urology are staffedas are other departments. Thehospital superintendent is anR. N. as is the surgical nurse.They are in need of an interne,R.N., and Lab Technician.

This is the only Hospital inComanche which is a city of 5,000people and is the only hospital inComanche county.

GRADUATION AND HOMECOMINGSCHEDULE

OCTOBER 4-8:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 5-9:00 A.M.

9:00 A.M. to 12 M.1:30 P.M.4:00 P.M.7:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 69:00 to 1

Graduation ExercisesSt. John's Lutheran ChurchDr. James O. Watson, Columbus, Ohio

Commencement Speaker

RegistrationInspection of School and HospitalGolf TournamentBusiness Meeting of National Alumni OfficersAlumni Banquet(a) Reception of Recent Graduates into Na-

tional Alumni Association(b) Program(c) Dance

11:30 A.M. Surgery at Osteopathic Hospitals2:30 P.M. Formal Dedication of Des Moines Still College

Osteopathic and Wilden Osteopathic Hospitals.Dedication services to be held in Auditorium ofthe Des Moines Consistory Temple under thedirection of the National Council of Catholics,Christians and Jews.

3:30 P.M. Homecoming Picture4:00 P.M. Open House at the three Des Moines Osteo-

Hospitals

Psi Sigma Alpha held a dinnerbanquet at Betty's Tea Room inAugust. Dean Shumaker was ourguest speaker and gave us an in-sight into the educational andadministrative background of theinstitution.

At this time we welcome ournew pledges, Floyd Toland, LarryBelden, William Blackler -andGus Peterson.

ATLAS ahThe regular business meeting

of the club was held on August20th in the school library. Ten-tative plans were made for ourSenior Banquet honoring PaulCaris, who will be graduated inOctober. A steak fry or cornroast is planned for fraternitymembers, wives and friends.

The mid-week luncheon washeld August 28. Dr. H. Ketmanand Dr. R. Woods were Alumniguests of the club.

Dr. Lawrence Abbott, memberof the May graduating class, hasreturned from Tennessee to as-sume his duties as an interne inti e Clinical hospital. He will alsobe associated with the ObstetricalDepartment of the Clinic.

The Atlas Club extends itsgreetings to the members of theincoming Freshman class. Wetrust you will find your tenurehere gratifying and interesting.

Election of officers will takeplace at the meeting to be held;Tuesday evening, September 17th,at the home of Helen Reichstadt,2701 Arnolds Road. Elsie Black-ler will be the hostess.

On September 24th members ofthe club and their husbands willattend a banquet honoring thewives of the graduating seniorsat Miss Doty's Tea Room . Thehonor guests who will receivetheir club diplomas are BarbaraBarnett, Joyce Griffith, JoanLake, and Helen Reichstadt.

The club met on August 20that Fort Des Moines. MarthaLeuty and Nell McMurray werehostesses. At this meeting wedecided to buy drapes for the re-ception room of the new clinichospital. The drapes were madeby Elsie Blackler and HelenReichstadt, and now adorn thereception room.

On September 3rd we met at;the home of Joyce Griffith and en-joyed a pleasant social evening.

Plans are being made to wel-come the wives of new studentsenrolling at Still College nextsemester.

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PROCTOLOGY & VEIN INJECTION, NOVEMBER 4-16, 1946Tuition $200.00, Class limited to 30 studentsFaculty: Dr. Lester Vick, Amarillo, Texas;

Dr. M. M. Vick, Loveland, Colo.

X-RAY, JANUARY 6-18, 1947Tuition $200.00, Class limited to 20 studentsFaculty: Dr. R. A. Tedrick, Denver, Colo.

Dr. B. L. Cash, Des Moines, Iowa

INTERNAL MEDICINE, FEBRUARY, 1947Students may take either 2. or 4 week courseTuition $100.00 a week. Class limited to 20 studentsFaculty: Dr. Lowell Hardy, Portland, Maine;

Dr. H. Earle Beasley, Reading, -Mass.;Dr. C. E. Baldwin, Philadelphia, Pa.; andDr. R. R. Daniels, Denver, Colo.

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Training in RoutineOffice Laboratory

For several years the DesMoines Still College of Osteopathyand Surgery has been offeringtutoring service in routine andspecial office laboratory pro-cedures to persons desiring to be-come laboratory technicians ina doctor's private office.

The period of intensive train-ing is for two weeks with privateinstruction by the technician incharge of the laboratory. Thehours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00m., Monday through Saturday. Inthe afternoons, except Saturday,the technicians in training workwith the class in the laboratoryunder the supervision of the in-structor. The fee for the courseis $25.00 per week.

Training'includes the followingroutine procedures: comp:etechemical and microscopic urineanalysis; routine blood tests con-sisting of hemoglobin by Sahli orLeitz Photo-Electric Colorimetermethods; sedimentation (Wester-gren or B-D tubes); erythrocyteand leucocyte counts; Schillingdifferential count. In addition,special tests such as Glucose inBlood, Calcium in Serum,Cholesterol in Serum, Non-Pro-tein - Nitrogen, Phenolsulphon-thalein Kidney Function Test,Sulfanilamide and its derivativesare demonstrated; first, by theinstructor; then, made by thestudent technician under thesupervision of the instructor.Training in making and inter-preting Gram and Ziehl-Neelsenstains is given. A minimumamount of reading is requiredand it is suggested that the tech-nician keep notes on tests andlaboratory procedures.

If the technician in trainingdesires to remain in the labora-tory a day or two in addition tothe two weeks' course in orderto gain more proficiency and skill,we are glad to have him do so.The suggestion is also made toreturn for further work after thetechnician has set up his ownlaboratory and worked in it fora time.

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When Dreams Come True wealways find much elation andhappiness. If it were not forDREAMERS, advancement wouldnot be evident and institutionswould die. The art galleries of theworld owe their great master-pieces to men who were dream-ers. Poets, painters and mu-sicians dream of beauty in termsof color, sound and rhythm. Thenthere are other men who dreamof a higher beauty-that beautywhich can exist in relievinghuman suffering and in the train-ing of PHYSICIANS PLUS. Sotoday, we honor all who areDREAMERS.

I would like to relate a dreamwhich did come true. - Back in1939, two dreamers were seatedin a small cafe in the City ofDes Moines, late one night, sip-ping man's favorite drink, coffee.Their conversation developedinto a dream, a dream that theDes Moines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery should havea teaching hospital. The dreamrevealed that their college waslocated in a city with unlimitedclinical material, that their schoolhad laboratories above the aver-age and that their school afaculty recognized in their re-spective subjects, but that theyneeded a clinical hospital inwhich to truly train the PHY-SICIAN PLUS.

These two dreamers did notblind their eyes to themselves buttheir vision saw the needs ofothers. Departing from theirdream after several cups of coffee,the two dreamers went to theirrespective places of abode, butcould not sleep for reflecting overtheir dream of a new ClinicalHospital. The next day they metand relived their dream, tellingthe story to every OsteopathicPhysician they met. Enthusiasmgrew and soon a group of likedreamers set out to collect tendollars from each OsteopathicPhysician they could contact.Soon the amounts increased andmembers of the profession, notonly in the City of Des Moines,the State of Iowa, but in otherstates as well, became intenselyinterested in this dream.

During the years of nationalcrisis, the dreamers, now not two,but many score, worked day andnight to make this dream of1939 come true.

The DREAM did come true onSunday, October 6, 1946, when theNational Association of Catholic,Christians and Jews dedicatedthe new teaching Hospital of the


GRADUATION

The Commencement exercisesfor the graduating seniors of DesMoines Still College of Osteo-pathy and Surgery was held onFriday evening, Oct. 4, at St.John's Lutheran Church. Thosereceiving graduating. diplomas,conferring upon them the degreeDoctor of Osteopathy were:James A. Barnett, Clarence R.Bayles, Paul M. Carls, James A.Griffith, Albert S. Kalman (withdistinction), Edward W. Lake, Jr.,Mearl B. Morey, Therese E. P.Palmer, Arline S. Peace, LouisPicker, Paul R. Reichstadt, andJohn R. Snyder.

The Degree of Doctor of Sci-ence was conferred upon JamesO. Watson, D.O., of Columbus,Ohio, member of the OsteopathicState Board of Medical Exam-iners, who gave the Address,"Your Challenge on OsteopathicMedicine,"

The members of the Facultyand the Student body of the Col-lege wish to extend hearty con-gratulations to these new Doctors.

Homecoming Banquet

One of the highlights of theHomecoming activities of theAlumni Association of Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery was the banquet anddance held Saturday evening,Oct. 5, in the main banquet roomof the Savery Hotel in downtownDes Moines. More than 200 ofthe registered alumni, wives, andfriends were in attendance tojoin in the festivities of Home-coming.

The master-of-ceremonies forthe evening was Mr. Arthur L.Brayton, Secretary of the Con-vention Bureau of the Des MoinesChamber of Commerce. Mr. TomCollins, of Kansas City, Mo., wasthe dinner speaker, and his com-mand of wit and wisdom wasmost certainly enjoyed by allpresent.

All who attended the evening'sactivities will agree that muchof the credit for the great suc-cess of the Homecoming Banquetand Dance was due to the un-tiring efforts of the Committeesin charge. Committee membersincluded; Dr. P. L. Park, chair-man; Dr. E. F. Peters, Drs. H. A.Barquist, 0. E. Owen, Beryl Free-man, Mary E. Golden, V. J. Wil-son, Rachel H. Woods, andRonald K. Woods.

Following the banquet, musicfor dancing was ably supplied bythe "Skyliners" orchestra fromAmes, Iowa.

DEDICATIONPROGRAM

In connection with the Home-coming activities a program ofdedication was held on Sundayafternoon, Oct. 6, at the DesMoines Consistory, for DesMoines Still College Hospital andfor Wilden Hospital. The orderof the service was as follows:

Processional, "God of OurFathers," (Warren)

Invocation, by Reverend JohnHiggins of Dowling College

Anthem, "Praise to the Lord,"(Christiansen) and "Com-fort Ye," (Shure), sung bythe members of St. John'sLutheran Choir

Addresses, R a b b i EugeneMannheimer, Rev. JohnHiggins, Dr. Marvin O.Sansbury

Anthem, "When Thou Comest,"(Rossini), by the St. John'sChoir

Benediction, by Rev. I. E. Met-calf

Following the dedication servk-ice, both of the new hospitalswere opened to the public forinspection and several hundredvisitors and aluni were shownthrough the buildings. The chiefpoints of interest at the StillCollege Hospital include, the twosurgical operating rooms, the ob-stetrical labor room and the de-livery room, the nursery, thepediatrics division, and the uniquethree-way communication systembetween every hospital bed andthe respective chart rooms oneach floor. (See picture onpage 3.)

SURGERYIt is indeed fitting that the

various Homecoming activitiesshould coincide with the officialdedication of the new Still Col-lege Clinical Hospital, and thatat this time we should be honoredwith a program of surgery byeminent surgeons from variousparts of the country. The severaloperative demonstrations givenat the hospital were on Oct. 4,5 and 6.

Dr. Leland S. Larimore of Kan-sas City, Mo., assisted by Dr.L. J. Grinnell of Leslie, Mich.,and Dr. Verne J. Wilson, head ofthe Eye, Ear, Nose and Throatdepartment, performed a sub-mucous resection. Abdominalsurgery included a hysterectomyby Dr. F. J. McAllister, chief-of-staff of the Hospital, assisted byDr. P. L. Park and Dr. LarryAbbott; and a laparotomy by Dr.HI I. Neshiem of Mexico, Mo.,assisted by Dr. B. W. Jones andDr. Ross Baker.

Dean's LetterTo The Alumni

The Fall semester, which hasjust began marks the end of theaccelerated war-time program.Coincidentally, it marks the be-ginning of an era of osteopathiceducation which will be thegreatest in the history of the pro-fession.

Over fifty freshman have juststarted their careers in yourschool. They constitute one ofthe finest classes which has evermatriculated, and most of themare veterans of the world warwho are serious in their effortsto acquire an education.

It is our pleasure to serve themwith a fine faculty which consistsof specialists in the various fieldsof professional study,-and aplant which has undergone ex-tensive recent improvements.

It is believed that war veteranswill continue to attend schools ofhigher education in great num-bers for at least ten years. Nec-essarily, in view of the fact thatthe number of students in eachFreshman class will be limited,some students will be deferredand some may be rejected.

Most of our students come tous with the encouragement of themany loyal alumni. The effortsof our alumni are greatly appre-ciated, and are many times morevaluable over the years thanmonetary contributions, exceptat times when rapid expansion offacilities is occurring. No schoolcan long exist without the com-plete collaboration of its Alumni.

Enrollment Data

At the time of writing, registra-tion figures show a marked in-crease in the size of the studentbody. Registration for the pres-ent semester began on October14th. The Registraar's report isgiven below.

Freshman Students ................. 60

Sophomore Students ................ 15

Junior Students .-..................... 11

Senior Students ..................... 15

Postgraduates- ........-............ 8

TOTAL .......................... 10

Veterans ...................................... 68

Canadian Veterans ............... 2

Woman Students ...................... 6

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Above is the architect's draw-ing of the Redfield Clinic to beestablished in Redfield by Drs.A. E. and T. C. Peace for theclinical needs of the community.

The Redfield clinic is to havejoint offices for two doctors,clinical treatment facilities andequipment to care for medicaland surgical emergencies. Theclinic will begin with the capacityof eight beds.

The footings for this new build-ing were poured last week onthe corner lot between the MaxMathis and C. A. Diddy resi-dences.. Sewer and water con-nections have been made and thecut stone is on hand. The con-tractor is delayed at the presenttime, as some of his skilled helpis on another construction job.

The front around the entranceis to be limestone. Balance offront is to be red brick and glassblock. The estimated cost of thebuilding is $15,000. It is plannedto enlarge at a later date whenmaterials are more available. Thebuilders hope to have the Clinicready to receive patients by thefirst of the year.

Dr. A. E. Peace was graduatedfrom the Des Moines Still Collegeof Osteopathy on October 4. Herhusband, Dr. T. C. Peace is alsoa graduate of this school, classof '43.

BIRTHSDr. and Mrs. Richard McGill

announce the birth of their son,Frederic Richard McGill, onSeptember 12, 1946. Dr. McGillis located in Hot Springs, NewMexico.

Dr. and Mrs. Ed Lake, Jr., ofFerguson, Missouri, suburb of St.Louis, announce the birth of adaughter, Marcia Helen, on Octo-ber 16. Dr. Lake graduated fromStill College on October 4th andhas established his practice inFerguson.

CORRECTIONA mistake appeared in the last

Log Book which we are anxiousto correct. In the announcementof the opening of the Blackwood

Clinic and Hospital in Comanche,Texas, it was stated that it wasto be opened on November 1stof this year; actually, it wasopened a year ago.

Dr. LaycockOn Speaking Tour

Dr. Byron E. Laycock, Asso-ciate Professor and Chairman ofthe Department of OsteopathicPrinciples and Technique, hasbeen representing the college ata number of conventions andmeetings in other states. Dur-ing September he attended theMissouri State Osteopathic Con-vention in St. Louis and present-ed four lectures. The subjects onwhich he spoke were "The Vege-tative Nervous System," AcuteInfectious Diseases," "UpperDorsal and Cervical Technique,"and "Dorso-lumbar Technique."

Dr. Laycock also appeared onthe program of the SouthernOhio meeting where he gave atwo-hour lecture on the vegeta-tive nervous system. Most re-cently, on October 28th and 29th,he attended the Annual Home-coming Program at the KansasCity College, a two-day programfor re-registration for State Li-censes. On this occasion he spokeon the "Principles and Practiceof Osteopathy."

RESEARCHPROGRAM

The Committee on Research ofthe A.O.A. which met in Julyrecommended that a grant of$2,000 be allowed the Des MoinesStill College of Osteopathy andSurgery for research equipment.Two studies have been proposed:(1) An investigation of hydrogenion concentration in areas of in-flammation and lesion pathology,and (2) studies on the activityof cardiac and skeletal muscle.These studies are to be carriedon by the following members ofthe staff: Byron Laycock, D.O.;Henry B. Hale, Ph.D.; R. L. Mc-Murray, Ph.D., and J. Szepsen-wol, M.D.

The College was pleased to re-ceive a visit from L. C. ChandlerDO., of Los Angeles, California,Advisor to the Research Commit-tee of the American OsteopathicAssociation. During his stay, Dr.Chandler discussed the proposedresearch work with the researchstaff.

State Conventions andCranial Osteopathy

During the last six weeksCranial Osteopathy has been pre-sented in graduate sessions inthe college and to the conven-tions of three states.

Dr. Paul E. Kimberly, Chair-man of the Department of CranialOsteopathy, attended the NewMexico State Convention Septem-ber 5, 6 and 7. This subject in-volving its addition to manipula-tive therapy was received withconsiderable interest.

At St. Louis, September 10-12,this material was presented tothe Missouri Osteopathic Associa-tion as a part of their graduateteaching curriculum.

From September 23-October 12,a total of sixty doctors were giventhe basic and advanced coursesin Cranial Osteopathy at thecollege as a part of this program.

Dr. Kimberly left for the south-west again appearing before theconvention of the Arizona Asso-ciation of Osteopathic Physiciansand Surgeons. This meeting heldOctober 19-20 was considered thebest and largest convention oftheir existence. This meetingwas under the direction of Dr.H. V. Halladay (Virg), who re-tired from the anatomy depart-ment of Still College in 1940.Incidental to the program, themeeting served as a reunion ofDr. Kimberly, Dr. Halladay andseveral Iowa physicians who haverecently moved to Arizona. Fol-lowing this meeting, the trip wasextended to Los Angeles whereDr. Kimberly was the guest ofDr. Raymond A. Landis of theHiss Foot Clinic. Dr. Kimberlyspent two days observing theactivities of this large efficientgroup, took a tour through the

Los Angeles College and review-ed his subject of cranial osteo-party before the staff and a num-ber of visiting physicians of theHiss Clinic group.

HOSPITAL NOTESMidst the crying of new babies,

the confusion of newly arrivingStillonians, Old Grads and visit-ing dignitaries, your new CollegeOsteopathic Hospital opened.

Much credit for the openingcan be given the staff of localphysicians and laymen who haveworked for months getting theinstitution on its way; and it ison its way, in a BIG way.

The obstetrical department de-livered over thirty babies in thefirst three weeks of the initiationof the department. The surgicalsection also added to the popula-tion of the city by carrying outa Caesarean section. One day,four deliveries were accomplish-ed within eight hours.

The department of Osteopathyhas a waiting list which can behelped only by the solving of thenursing problem, which is thegreatest for the new hospital tosolve.

The department of Surgery hasas many cases booked as it hasnurses to handle the influx. Thenew Chief of Staff arrived withthe rest of the Homecoming andgraduation crowd and didn't evenhave time to find a place to live,although why he should expectany time to live any place but thehospital is more than the resi-dent staff can comprehend.

The out-patient department isorganized and now functioning ona twenty-four hour basis withemergencies being admitted asspace permits. Internes and resi-dents are on almost a twenty-four hour schedule but have heldup bravely and smilingly midstthe melee.

Opening of the third floor isagain a matter of nursing help.Beds, stands, sheets, trays andall other necessary equipment areready and waiting to go as soonas the properly trained personnelis available. Telephone and tele-graph is daily adding to the solu-tion of the problem and the staffhopes to open the third floor byOctober 22nd.

Food shortages are being metas well as possible under the cir-cumstances, and as none of thestaff or patients seems to be suf-fering from malnutrition it is feltthat all will pull through.

Opening day found the lobbyresembling a flower shop withlovely blossoms from staff mem-bers and business organizations.Hundreds of persons attended theopening, and many expressionsof heart-felt congratulation werevoiced by the visitors. Corridorswere crowded with proud peoplefollowing the dedication cere-monies.

Laboratories and x-ray depart-ments will be fully functioningby the time this is published.Full diagnostic facilities will beavailable, and the physicians inthe field are invited to make in-quiry regarding the newly form-ing and rapidly developing Diag-nostic Clinic.

Drs. Peace and Peace to Have New Hospital

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With the advent of the newsemester many new faces areseen at the Phi Sigma GammaHouse, as this is the new homeof many of the boys who en-rolled at Still College. All mem-bers of the Phi Sigma Gammaextend a hearty welcome to thesemen and also to those who liveelsewhere to stop in and visitwith us so we may become bet-ter acquainted.

During the Alumni Homecom-ing Week a number of our illus-trious Phi Sig's visited with us atthe House. It was indeed a pleas-ure to all of us younger men, andmany of us looked forward tothis occasion. Among the visitorswere Dr. H. Taggart of Flint,Mich.; Dr. J. Miller of Flint,Mich.; Dr. F. Hecker of Milwau-kee, Wis.; Dr. Ed Reese of Kan-sas City, Mo.; and Dr. H. W.Morey of Grand Rapids, Mich.Dr. H. Jennings of Mason City,Iowa, made the fraternity househis home during his stay here forthe EKG course.

Our recent graduates have keptin touch with us since their de-parture from Still. Dr. MearlMorey, who with his family leftby motor car for the PacificNorthwest, has arrived safely inSeattle, Washington, where hewill intern at the Madison St.Hospital.

Dr. John Snyder is very wellcontented with his new duties ofan interne at the Rocky Moun-tain Hospital in Denver, Colo.

Dr. Ed Lake, Jr., who just re-cently opened his office at Fer-guson, Mo., announced that hebecame the proud father of adaughter on October 16th.

The new fraternity officers as-sumed their offices: Wilber T.Huls, Archon; Homer F. Elliott,Sub Archon; Fred A. Martin,Cruso-Phulox; Stan J. Sulkowski,Pronotarius; K. Elliot, Exastase;W. J. Mack as Phulox; and A. R.Colby, house manager.

The Hallowe'en Party at the

house was a huge success. It wasan occasion for many new mento make new friends. Membersof the faculty as well as the mem-bers of the student body and fra-ternity had a very enjoyable eve-ning, which will long remain intheir memories.

Delta Omega Beta is happy towelcome Josephine Di Marco andMyrtle Miller into the school.We are sure they will find thestudents very congenial and thecourse of study very interesting.We are honoring these girls atour next meeting, a dinner to beheld at Mrs. Doty's Tea Room at7 o'clock Friday evening, No-vember 1.

Dorothy Mullin, Secretary.

On the afternoon of October6th the Beta Chapter of the IotaTau Sigma held its meeting atthe home of Dr. Donald E. Sloan.Three new members receivedtheir last degrees and pins. Thesemen were: Kenneth Schwab,Bryce E. Wilson and W. J. Black-ler. The fraternity is happy tohave these men in its ranks andextends its congratulations tothem. It was a pleasure to haveDoctors Sloan, Cash, Englund,Phillips, Lyle and Luka with usto take part in the ceremony.

At seven o'clock of the sameevening a dinner was held at theDoty Tea Room to which thewives were invited and at whichthe congratulations of the fra-

ternity were extended to the re-cent graduates. The men so hon-ored were Doctors Paul R. Reich-stadt, James A. Barnett andJames A. Griffith. President Lar-ry Belden, acting as toastmaster,introduced these men, and eachof them, in turn, gave some in-teresting anecdotes as reminis-cences of a few of their experi-ences encountered in their clinicwork at the school.

It was a pleasure to have thefollowing alumni and their wivesin attendance at the dinner: Doc-tors Sloan, Cash, Englund, Wood-mansee, Lyle, Stephen and Luka.

On October 18th the fraternityheld one of its regular meetingsat the home of Bryce Wilson.Under the guidance of PresidentLarry Belden the program ofmeetings for the present semes-ter was outlined, and regularbusiness was transacted. It wasthe pleasure of each member atthat time to extend hearty con-gratulations to Brother Larry andMrs. Belden on the birth of an 8pound, 3 ounce son at Des MoinesGeneral Hospital on October 18th.Both mother and son are doingvery well and the father's condi-tion is now greatly improved un-der the kindly professional careof the fraternity members. Themeeting closed with a deliciouslunch graciously served by Mrs.Wilson.

AULAS CMLURThe officers and members of

Xyphoid chapter of the Atlas Clubwish to extend a hearty welcome

to each and every member of thelarge new freshman class. Wetrust your stay in Des Moines willbe an enjoyable one, and thatyour affiliations with Still Collegewill realize your fondest expecta-tions. Although we have alreadybecome acquainted with severalof you new freshmen, it is ourplan to meet all of you in thevery near future, so that none ofyou will feel like a lone-wolf.Plans are already being made forour Freshman Smoker, and inthis regard we wish to invite allAtlas Alumni in Des Moines andvicinity to watch for further an-nouncements as to date, place,time, etc. We would like you allto come.

The recent Homecoming of thecollege brought many Atlas alum-ni to Des Moines for the first timein many years, and we regret thatwe were unable to arrange anAtlas Alumni Banquet or get-together.

The between-semester vacationcoinciding with Homecomingfound very few of the active mem-bers at the collgee to meet theold-timers, however it is hopedthat sometime in the future sucha gathering may be arranged.

The fraternity wishes to wel-come Dr. F. J. McAllister backto Des Moines. Dr. McAllister isan Atlas alumnus and a graduateof Still College. He recently cameto us from Denver, Colo., and isnow Chief-of-Staff of the newClinical Hospital.

We are also glad to welcomeDr. H. F. Nelson, another Atlas


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Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery. Forthis significant event in thehistory of our college, scores ofdoctors came from some thirty

states 'to give their approval ofa Dream which did come true.

So to Dr. Edwin F. Leiningerand Dr. Fred Campbell, the twowho coined the dream over cupsof Java in 1939, we salute you,and to all the earnest workerswho helped to develop this dream,

especially, Mr. Nelse Hansen, whohas given nearly half of his timewithout the thought of remunera-tion, we owe an eternal debt ofgratitude. Not only the Alumniof Still College, but the entireOsteopathic Profession appreci-ates your efforts Mr. Hansen in

making this wonderful dreamcome true.

"When I have ceased to dream,God, let me die.

Hope will no longer gleamWhen I have ceased to dream.Dusk and dawn will seem

Fruitless and dry,When I have ceased to dream,

God, let me die."-Fulkerson.

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alumnus, who is taking post-graduate work at the collegefollowing several years in mili-tary service.

The last regular business meet-ing of the Club was held on Mon-day, Oct. 21, with election ofofficers. The newly elected offi-cers: for :the current semester in-clude: Noble Skull, Lennert Lo-rentson; Occipital, Richard Sher-man; Pylorus, Richard Pascoe;Stylus, George Moylan; and Sty-loid, M. Georgapolus.

Another regular mid- weekluncheon of the fraternity washeld on Wednesday, Oct. 23, atMrs. Doty's Tea Room, at whichtime Dr. John M. Woods andDr. H. F. Hutson were alumniguests.

The members and pledges of thefraternity, their wives and ladyfriends have all been invited to ahard-time party at the Lodge inWalnut Woods Park, on Tuesdayevening, October 29. This partyis being given by Dr. and Mrs.F. D. Campbell for the membersof the fraternity. We wish atthis time to express our thanksto these friends for their kindinterest in the Club.

Considerable plans have beenmade by the new officers for thissemester for interesting practical

work nights which will includenot only speakers and demonstra-tors from the Osteopathic pro-fession, but also various membersof allied groups, and other speak-ers of general interest. Watchthis column for announcements

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The President Chats

Edwin F. Peters, Ph.D.

No greater challenge can begiven to any man than the oathof an Osteopathic Physician,which is taken prior to the con-ferring of that coveted degree,Doctor of Osteopathy. In part,we find in that famous oath, andI quote, "I will be mindful al-ways of my great responsibilityto preserve the health and thelife of my patients, to retain theirconfidence and respect both asa physician and a friend who willguard their secrets with scrupul-ous honor and fidelity." . . . and"To my college I will be loyaland strive always for its bestinterests and for the interest ofthe students who will come afterme." No greater oath was everwritten, and no group of profes-sional people in the world hastried to live by their oath morethan the Osteopathic Physician.

However, there is a great dif-ference in doctors as revealed bythe Rev. Father Higgins at thededication of the Clinical Hos-pital of your Alma Mater, onOctober 6, 1946.

To quote in part from FatherHiggins' address:

"There is a great difference indoctors. Some are continuouslybusy and others are seldom call-ed. Some are good, others arebetter and a few are excellent-outstanding. Those who are ex-cellent are the ones who havecaptured something of theSpirit of Christ. They arethe ones who are willing to


Osteopathic XmasSeals Now Available

The holiday season has official-ly arrived. Osteopathic Christ-mas seals for 1946, sixteenth inan annual series, are just off thepress. Proceeds from the sale ofthe seals, as in previous years, willgo to swell the Student LoanFund, a bank or "kitty" whichenables worthy, but financiallyembarrassed, students to com-plete their education in our col-leges.

The Osteopathic Student LoanFund Committee, rememberingthe keen interest shown by col-lectors of Charity Seals in thepast, outdid themselves in colorselection and design for the '46seals.

The over-all gleam of silverbraced by a low border of a trulyholiday red that hits the eye onfirst glance, proves, upon closerinspection of the seal, to be setupon a snowy, white background.A curling ribbon of silver dropsacross the seal to form two circu-lar, scroll-like banners on which"Osteopathic Student Loan Fund"is imprinted in red to match theborder. A silver holder and can-dle, symbolic of hope and light ofthe world, rises from the centerof the red border, which carries"Season's Greetings" in contrast-ing white letters. Holly berriesdecorate the upper corners whilethe red and green of a Christmasholly wreath form the back-ground of this seal, so filled withthe gayety and spirit of the holi-day season.

The use of seals at Christmas,time has long been a tradition.Why not, if you have not in thepast, make Osteopathic StudentLoan Fund seals bring doubleholiday cheer as it brings itsmessage on your card or gift and,at the same time be instrumentalin ensuring osteopathic educationto more students.

Seals for 1946 may be pur-chased from the American Oste-opathic Association, 139 N. ClarkSt., Chicago 2, Illinois.

Dr. C. O. Meyer onChicago Program

The first meeting and programfor Osteopathic Physicians inter-ested in arthritis and its kindreddiseases was held in the CongressHotel, Chicago, November 9 and10. Dr. C. 0. Meyer, AssistantProfessor of Osteopathic Prac-tice and Chairman of that depart-ment, spoke on "Laboratory Find-ings, Including Blood Colloids, inRheumatoid Arthritis."

Michigan ConventionCommittee Included

Many Still AlumniReaders of The Osteopathic

Bulletin, official publication ofthe Michigan Association ofOsteopathic Physicians and Sur-geons, Inc., will no doubt havenoticed the article in the Septem-ber issue entitled "Meet the Con-vention Committee Chairman."For those who may not haveseen it, the Log Book is pleasedto report that R. T. Iustig, D.O.,of Grand Rapids was the ProgramChairman for the Post GraduateiConference and Convention heldat 'Grand Rapids, Michigan onNovember 5, 6 and 7. DoctorLustig was graduated from DesMoines Still College of Osteopathyand Surgery in 1924. Prior tothat he took engineering at Car-negie Technical Institute. He thenspent five years in chemistrywhich included a year as assistantchief chemist for the state labor-atory in Des Moines, Iowa.

He served as President of theMichigan Association of Osteo-pathic Physicians and Surgeonsin 1938-39. He served on theMichigan State Board of Exam-iners under five different gov-ernors and in 1944 was presidentof the board. Dr. Lustig was thefirst chief of staff of the GrandRapids Osteopathic Hospital andis now a member of the boardof trustees.

War Service

In late 1945 the U. S. Govern-ment selected Dr. Lustig to per-form a mission in Germany to ex-plore the developments in Bio-physics and Electro-biology forthe Technical Industrial Intelli-gence branch of the GovernmentService in cooperation with theU. S. Army. He has just returnedfrom this very successful missionand is invited to further repre-sent the government in a tour ofAmerican Universities as an ex-tension of the same study pro-gram. In Germany he spoke be-fore an international group ofscientists and enjoyed the uniqueexperience of speaking throughGerman and French interpreters.In Paris he spoke before thepost-graduate assembly at BrocoaHospital on Bio-physical Re-search. He attended a con-ference at the American Embassyin London.

Representatives of the BritishNavy and of the U. S. Navy havemade official request for Dr. Lus-tig's government report onElectro-biology.


Dean's Letter

John B. Shumaker, Ph.D.

As this issue goes to press wefind that the student body hassettled down for a long semes-ter's grind. Our many alumniwill remember that there werefew idle moments from the timethey entered the doors of StillCollege until the day of gradua-tion.

FreshmenUnder the excellent tutelage of

Dr. Hale in physiology and em-bryology, and Dr. Szepsenwol inanatomy, and the efforts of my-self in biochemistry, our fiftyFreshimen find themselves busilyand gainfully occupied in obtain-ing that foundation which is sonecessary to a successful careeras an Osteopathic physician.

New EquipmentThe anatomy department pre-

sents a busy scene. In the dissec-tion laboratory there are nowfourteen dissection tables aroundwhich students are found at alltimes. In a short time biochem-istry will have a completely newlaboratory which will be locatedon the first floor where the orig-inal laboratory was for so manyyears. The furniture and equip-ment will be in keeping with thatof our splendid physiology lab-oratory.

ExternshipsWith the full operation of the

Clinic Hospital, the Seniors nowhave a splendid opportunity-through a system of externships-to observe the functioning ofthree Osteopathic hospitals, theClinic Hospital, Des Moines Gen-eral and Wilden. This oppor-



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0. B. DepartmentNearly one hundred babies have

been delivered in the ObstetricalClinic of the Hospital since theopening. The department hasbeen going day and night, with aseries of five in twenty-four hoursracked up for a record so far(without twins, that is, Senator).

New Training CoursesBecause of a shortage of nurses

the hospital has started a NurseAid Course. The classes meet fivedays a week in the evenings fora full month after which thestudent is graduated and goes towork full time in one of thethree hospitals connected with theCollege. The classes are underway and the course is progressingnicely with fifteen registered forthe first session. Each month:more people will be trained andindoctrinated in the spirit ofFlorence Nightingale in the hopethat when the day does arrivethat this institution has a Nurses'Training School that many of theAides will wish to take up nurses'training as a lifetime profession.Special uniforms are being ob-tained for the Aides so that theymay feel proud of their training.

X-Ray InstalledThe X-ray department is now

in the hospital quarters and go-ing nicely. The long awaited cablefinally arrived and the work thatpiled up waiting for the transferfrom the College has now beencleared and everyone in the de-partment is happy and busy.

Lab MovedLaboratories have been trans-

ferred from across the street andthe lab is so modern that it wasdiscovered that in the excitementthat we had nothing but electri-cal connections available - gasconnections have been installedand now that section is happy-and busy, too.

Out-Patient DepartmentAll new patients registering for

the clinic are being screened

through the Out-Patient depart-ment of the hospital so that prop-er classification can be made be-fore either the patient becomes atrue clinic patient for studenttreatment or a semi-private pa-tient for intern treatment. Fulldiagnostic regime has been estab-lished for the reference of casesto the hospital so that physiciansin the field may now refer casesto the hospital for pure diagnosisand complete case reports willthen be available to the referringDoctor. Physicians having suchcases will be happy to know thatsuch a service now is functioningto their full advantage. Thoroughreports and case summations withtreatment suggestions for all pa-tients referred into the DiagnosticClinic will be mailed to you ifyou wish to avail yourself of thisnew service. The business officewill be happy to give interestedDoctors the full details. A com-plete list of the examining per-sonnel will be published in thevery near future so that you mayhave it handy if you wish consul-tation in only one particular spe-cialty.

Third Floor OpenedThe third floor is now receiving

patients so that capacity is ex-pected very soon. The nursingproblem is still acute but reor-ganization of the available helphas solved a great many prob-lems. Almost the entire secondfloor is being used for Obstetrics.

Homecoming for BabiesHomecoming for Still College

babies will be held by the Pedi-atrics department on Nov. 21stand 23rd. At that time physicalexaminations will be made on allbabies thru 10 years of age thathave been delivered in the lastten years by the college clinic.Quite a time is anticipated andall hands are getting ready totake care of the babies-and theirmothers; however, no beauty con-test will be held so no difficultyis expected. The emergencyroom has been notified of thedates and told to act accordingly.

Vermont, First toLegalize Osteopathy

The annual convention of theVermont State Association ofOsteopathic Physicians and Sur-geons was held at MontpelierSeptember 25 and 26. Highlightof this meeting was the ob-servance of the Fiftieth Anniver-sary of the passage of the firstlaw in the United States tolegalize the practice of osteo-pathy.

At the banquet held Septem-ber 25 a memorial was present-ed to Mrs. George J. Helmer ofChelsea, Vt., widow of Dr. GeorgeHelmer who was instrumental inthe passage of the bill, Novem-ber 24, 1896.

It was by chance that Chelsea,Vt., fourteen miles from a rail-road station, became the stagefor the enthusiastic reception ofosteopathy by the people of Ver-mont and surrounding states inthe summer of 1895. At that timeDr. George J. Helmer went toChelsea to continue treatmentof a St. Louis patient who sum-mered in the Green MountainState. Close upon the introduc-tion of Vermonters to osteopathythere came the complete cure ofasthma in the son of a politicalfigure of the state.

Initial antagonism on the partof local physicians but fannedthe approval for osteopathy intopublic demonstrations and broughtout the congratulations of Ver-mont's then States AttorneyHyde to the Chelsea communityfor having in their midst a sci-ence that could do so ,much goodfor mankind.

By the Fall of 1896 physiciansof the old school, vainly strivingto exclude osteopathy in thestate, brought legislative action toa head in Montpelier. Too manymen in high place who had bene-fited from osteopathic treatmentwould not enter into this un-just action. Ex-Governor Wm.P. Dillingham took charge ofosteopathic affairs in the legisla-ture and a bill was introducedto legalize osteopathy in Ver-mont. Even the refusal on thepart of the joint committee ofpublic health of the assembly andsenate, due to its members whowere physicians of the old school,to report the osteopathic bill tothe senate, could not prevent thisnew science from flourishing forthe president of that body on itslast day in session, November 24,1896, called for the osteopathicbill. The osteopathic bill passedboth houses and was signed byGovernor Grout in one hour andfifteen minutes.

The little state of Vermont thusbecame the first to legalize thepractice of osteopathy. Let thoseof us who become discouragedwith our present legislative situa-tion, take heart. The pioneersof the old days had much greaterobstacles to overcome than pres-ent-day doctors. Let us not for-

get, however, that osteopathywill achieve its objectives onlythrough continued good serviceto the sick. Also only through agreater consciousness of in-dividual responsibility to the pub-lic welfare and an honest en-deavor to aid in public health pro-jects will the people be made torealize the potentialities of osteo-pathic physicians and in turn sup-port osteopathic legislation.

Recent Visitors

Dr. Bernard I. Marsales, 214Pigott Bldg., Hamilton, Ontario.

Dr. W. J. Huls, Davenport,Iowa.

Dr. Franklin L. Mitchell, Ex-celsior Springs, Missouri.

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tunity is extremely rare amongour Osteopathic colleges. In acity of nearly 200,000 a wealth ofmaterial is presented to them.

ClinicUnder the able direction of Dr.

John M. Woods the clinic is un-dergoing extensive revision. Asystem is emerging which is vast-ly improved, and which is inte-grated with the hospital system.

Many other changes are in pro-gress which will be mentionedfrom time to time. It is our ambi-tion to make Still College theoutstanding College of Osteopa-thic Medicine and Surgery in theUnited States.

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Highly significant informationwas secured which is expected tomaterially influence Americandevelopments in Physical Medi-cine.

The mission was carried out inconjunction with several othermen, one of whom was an M.D.,one a doctor of science and onea doctor in engineering. Thechairmanship was bestowed uponDr. Lustig and the governmentreport was written by him overhis signature. He held the titleof Scientific Consultant and wasthe only man in the Europeantheater who was serving as aconsultant in all these depart-ments, technical, scientific andmedical.

His Osteopathic degree wasconsistently used from inductionto release and proved to be total-ly acceptable.

Other members of the Conven-tion Committee who are StillCollege Alumni were Dr. Harry P.Stimson, of Highland Park, StateCnairman of the Association'sDepartment of Public Health, Dr.D. W. MacIntyre, of GrandRapids, Dr. Louis M. Monger,Superintendent and Chief Sur-geon of Grand Rapids OsteopathicHospital, and Dr. Alfred A. Fer-ris, Surgical Resident GrandRapids Osteopathic Hospital.

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With the first six weeks of thepresent semester completed, mostof the members now feel that theyhave finally settled down to asteady routine. The Phi SigmaGamma house is always buzzingwith activity. Freshment are put-ting in most of their time on thebooks, while the upper classmenare discussing clinic patients andvarious topics pertaining to theirclassroom activities.

Since the evening of the smokerat Phi Sigma Gamma many newfaces are now occasionally seenat the house. Students outside ofthe "House" are often in for anevening of study with someone inthe house; this is an ideal wayfor outside students to get helpin their work and to utilize theirtime to the greatest advantage.

The smoker with the barbecued"heifer" was quite a social suc-cess. Drs. Shumaker, Mattern,Hale, McMurray and Racher hon-ored us with their presence. Laterin the evening Drs. Jones andFurby paid a delayed call.

At the formal dinner held atJohnnie Critelli's Tropic Room onHarding Road, on Sunday, No-veSber 17th, the followingpledges were taken into full mem-bership: Russell Bunn, ElwynHughes, Edward Brochu, CharlesStarr and John Leuty.

Fraternity rushing has nowcome to an end; many of the newmen in school have accepted ourinvitation to join Phi SigmaGamma.

With Thanksgiving Day justaround the corner many of themembers will be paying a quickcall to their homes to spend a fewhours with members of their fam-ilies. To these we extend ourbest wishes for a very pleasantholiday. To those remaining inDes Moines, the Phi Sigma Gam-ma house is open; come have anenjoyable holiday at the house.

(.WQLQLNew officers were elected re-

cently as follows: President, El-sie Blackler; Vice President, GenPeterson; Secretary, Nell McMur-ray; Treasurer, Martha Leuty;Historian, Addie Schwab; Ser-geant-at-Arms, Betty Braun-schweig; Reporter, Gloria Levi.

The hostesses for the November5 meeting were Janet Allenderand Addie Schwab. Dr. Stoddard,a member of the Clinic Staff ofthe new hospital, honored thegroup with a summary of her ex-periences in the Women's ArmyCorps in China.

The next meeting is scheduledfor November 19 at which timeMrs. Conroy, teacher at AmosHiatt school, will demonstratetextile painting. Hostesses willbe 'Delores Elliott and MarilynMack.

Many of the new students'wives have joined our group, andthose who have not attended areurged to do so.

The Colonial Room of theCommodore Hotel was the sceneof the recent Atlas Smoker, heldNov. 7, in honor of the large newfreshman class now attending thecollege. Some thirty new mencame out as our guests, and alongwith our own members, alumni,and other special guests, a veryenjoyable evening was had. Lightrefreshments and beverages wereenjoyed by all.

Noble Skull, Lenny Lorentson(president of the fraternity),acted as master of ceremonies,and he welcomed the freshmen,the guests and alumni. A fair-ly good representation of ourmembers in the field were thereto say a few words of welcometo the new men. These alumniincluded, Drs. Ronald Woods,B. W. Jones, F. D. Campbell,H. A. lGraney, H. Ketman, andP. E. )Kimberly. Special guestsincluded, Dr. Dean G. Hume; Dr.E. M. Racher; and ,Ken Jones,nephew of Dr. B. W. Jones, whois taking pre-osteopathic work atDrake University.

At the time of writing, severalfreshmen have signified theirdesire to become affiliated withthe fraternity, and we wish tocongratulate them on their choice.Since all of the new men havenot been contacted as yet, thenames of the new pledges willbe announced in the next issue.

Practical work-nights and mid-week luncheons have been plan-ned for this semester to whichall members, alumni, pledges andinterested students are cordiallyinvited. Watch for announce-ments of time and place at alater date.

BirthsA son, Theodore James, 10 lbs.,

2 oz., to Dr. and Mrs. TheodoreJames Schloff, Marathon, Iowa,on October 29th.

Post GraduateCourse Held inElectrocardiography

Dr. Frank R. Spencer ofColumbus, Ohio, was the speciallecturer in the recent Electro-cardiograph course held at thecollege, Oct. 7 to 19. Consider-able interest was shown by themany post-graduates who enroll-ed for the course, and for someit proved to be not only a courseof instruction but also a realhomecoming and get-to-getherof alumni of this college. Theout-of-state doctors who attendedincluded, ]Drs. Doris R. Coker ofPanama City, Fla.; Donald S.Cnnm of Dayton Beach, Fla.;Walter T. Home, Carleton, Mich.;Lyle W. Graham, Denver, Colo.,and F. V. Hetzler, Kirksville, Mo.Those from Iowa, included, Drs.M. E. Greene, Sioux City; HaroldH. Jennings, Mason City; K. M.Dirlan, Massena; and Drs. DeanG. Hume and D. E. Sloan, bothpracticing in Des Moines.

Decrease Your IncomeTax

Give to O. P. F. Before Dec. 31

As the calendar year rapidlydraws to a close, the averagephysician is beginning to realizethat a considerable sum from hisearnings is due Uncle Sam as in-come tax. Many physicians findthat the estimated 1946 incomereturn made to the Governmentlast year is way below what itactually will be for the yearending Dec. 31.

Needless to say whatever con-tributions are made for charit-able purposes within the nexttwo months can be deducted fromearnings before the income taxis figured.

Osteopathic colleges need yourcontributions to keep going andfor expansion. The 1946 goal of$2,000,000 for the OsteopathicProgress Fund has not yet been

reached. Send in your own checkto O. P. F. Headquarters or thecollege of your choice, and thenask your patients and your busi-ness associates for their support.Now is the time before the tax-able year ends.

Iowa Basic ScienceExam

The next Basic ScienceExamination will be held at theMasonic Temple, 1011 WestLocust Street, Des Moines, Iowa,January 14, 1947, commencing at8:00 A.M.

Your completed application,high school diploma and fee ofTen Dollars should be on file atthe State Department of Health,Division of Licensure & Regisra-tion at least fifteen days priorto date of examination.

Osteopaths EligibleFor Appointment toNavy Medical Corps

Public Law 604 recently passedby Congress confers explicit andpermanent authority on thePresident of the United States"to appoint, by and with the ad-vice and consent of the Senate,graduates of reputable schools ofosteopathy as commissionedmedical officers in the Navy, insuch numbers as the Presidentshould determine to be necessaryto meet the needs of the navalservice for officers trained andqualified in osteopathy."

Births

Dr. William Carhart, 3567 E.Barnard Ave., Cudahy, Wiscon-sin, has written to announce anew member for the class of1967, William Cornell Carhart,born Nov. 17, 1946.

PHI SIGMA GAMMA SMOKER SCENE

Here is what guests and

members saw when they

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grapher!-He was first in

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sacrifice time and pleasure inorder to add that extra-some-thing to their work. I mean, theman who is not content with asingle visit, a general directionor a cure-all prescription, but theone who takes a personal interestin each case, the one who doesall he can, not only to heal adisease, but also to comfort apatient. I mean the doctor who,when nurses cannot be had, willgive bed-side care himself untilhis patient is nursed back tohealth; the doctor who will notturn over all the post-operativedetails to a nurse or an as-sistant, but the one who willcome personally to the bedsideand see to it that all is donefor this man or woman.

The Doctor who sees in eachpatient not only another ap-pendectomy or respiratory case,but who recognizes a brother-and hence one who should begiven the greatest attention. Imean the doctor who does hiswork and then inquires whetherhe has treated a General or aG.I. I mean a doctor who willcure a centurion's servant on oneday, as Christ did, and a blindbeggar on the next. That Doc-tor is excellent who sees behinda broken body a soul that mightbe strong and virile-who recog-nizes that a hand unable to holda spoon may house a soul thatlikewise is in need of help-whorealizes that eyes too weak toremain open may have been fix-ed on eternity for years, andears deafened to the sounds aboutthe sick room may be waiting forhis touch in order that theymight tune in the voice of God.In other words, that doctor isexcellent who recognizes that be-


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hind what he sees before him,there is a soul created by Godand that soul is made for God,therefore, everything he does

must be the best."If every Osteopathic Physician

would daily remember his Oathas a Physician, he will then let

his light so shine that the worldwill know that he an OsteopathicPhysician, thus a PHYSICIANPLUS.

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Peace on Earth, Good-Will toAll is the prayer of the World atthis Yule-Tide Season. Neverbefore have so many so much tobe so thankful for and never be-fore have all Men of Good Willbeen so closely united. May thisspirit continue and may all per-sons, regardless of race, color, orcreed have a deeper Appreciationand Understanding of the otherperson's point-of-view than hasexisted in the past.

Edwin F. Peters, Ph.D.

Just one year ago this month,your President assumed his du-ties at this, your college. Whilethe past year has been a verybusy one, it has also been a mostpleasant and enjoyable year. Thishas been due to the splendid co-operation and assistance of theAlumni, regardless of their loca-tion.

1946 has been a good year forus and many changes have takenplace in your college. From astudent body of 41, the first ofthe year, to the present studentbody of 120; from a faculty of 4full-time teachers to a faculty of19 full-time teachers besidesmany part-time teachers as wellas visiting lecturers; and from avery small out-patient clinic toone that is now operating bothday and night. The new ClinicalHospital is now enjoying a splen-did reputation and is providingthe students with the type oftraining which will mean so much


Introducing NewChief-of-Staff of

Clinic Hospital

Dr. F. J. McAllister

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The new Chief-of-Staff of DesMoines Still College Clinical Hos-pital is Dr. Frederic J. McAllister,who assumed his duties at thisinstitution on October 4th, of thisyear. Dr. McAllister is not anewcomer to this institution ashe received his degree of Doctorof Osteopathy from Des MoinesStill College in 1934. Prior toattendance to this institution, hereceived his Bachelor of ArtsDegree from Drake University, ofthis city, and since graduation,received a degree of Master ofScience in Surgery from the Den-ver Post-Graduate College.

Dr. McAllister came to his newposition from Denver, Colorado,where he has been in practice forthe past six years. Dr. McAllisteris a senior member of the Amer-ican College of Osteopathic Sur-geons; has done a considerableamount of post-graduate worksince graduation from this insti-tution; and has made a great con-tribution to surgery in the Osteo-pathic Profession.

Mrs. McAllister is the formerMiss Cleo Dotson of Des Moines,and at the present the McAllis-ters are residing at 2520 FortiethStreet Place.

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Dean's Letter

As we approach the holidayseason our thoughts tend to driftaway from our labors, and tendto dwell more upon the pleasuresof visiting the folks at homeagain and the happy moments ofexchanging gifts with thosewhom we love.

In a few more days the stu-dents will take a brief vacationand rest from the arduous grindof Anatomy, Biochemistry, Sur-gery, the Clinic, and the manysubjects to which they have beenso constantly exposed for thepast nine weeks.

This is a peacetime holiday sea-son, and to many of the young menand women who have been in theService, it is a pleasant reactionto the hardships of war. Of theone hundred and seventeen stu-dents who are now enrolled atStill, seventy are war veterans,and most of these are Freshmenwho have just begun their Osteo-pathic careers.

These young men and womencome to us from many levels ofpreosteopathic education, andfrom colleges and universities allover the United States (and Can-ada). Many students are mar-ried, and some have families. Theproblem of attending school andmaintaining home life has be-come complicated by the highcost of living.

In spite of the many problemswhich attend college like today,these young people are pursuingtheir studies with a zeal and in-tentness of purpose which istruly amazing. The extension ofthe curriculum to four and one-half years, which takes up twofull summer vacations, hasbrought no protest. It is clearlyobvious that, to give a full coursein osteopathic medicine addi-tional time must be required forthe teaching of Principles andTechnique.

It is predicted that, within twoyears, applications for admissionto schools of Osteopathic Medi-cine will reach an all-time high.This high level may slope offgradually during the next tenyears. If this be true it is ofprime importance to all youngmen and women, that they makeapplication for admission as farin advance of their proposed ad-mission date as possible. Thealumni of all Osteopathic Col-leges should anticipate the futureand should recommend prospec-tive students who may still bein the secondary schools andjunior colleges.

President PetersGave CommencementAddress at K. C. 0. S.

Dr. Edwin F. Peters, Presidentof Des Moines Still College ofOsteopathy and Surgery, deliv-ered the commencement addressat the Kansas City College ofOsteopathy and Surgery, onTuesday Evening, November 26,1946. The exercises were held inthe Little Theatre of the Munici-pal Auditorium.

Hospital Notes

Now that the shake-downcruise is nearing completion thehospital ship is gradually gettingto assume -some personality of itsown as any good mariner knowsa ship will do. People are get-ting used to each other, routineshave become established and thevoyage is beginning to show signsof smooth sailing. If we just hadthe decks tiled we would behappy (hint to a loyal alumnus).

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Nurse Aid CourseThe Nurse Aid class finished

their training and those whowithstood the final examinationsare now at work. The nursingsituation is well in hand and anew superintendent of nurses ison the job. The new aids arequite proud of their new posi-tions and the patients are gladthat they are glad.

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Lab ImprovementsNew additions have been made

in the laboratories in the way ofequipment and personnel. Thebusiness manager even flew toSt. Louis to get some Army sur-plus "through a connection heformerly had in the service".

Out-Patient ClinicThe Out-Patient department is

growing rapidly with the newdiagnostic clinic functioning. Onpage 4 of this issue you will find acomplete listing of the personnelof the diagnostic group. Afterthe holiday season considerableincrease in patronage for the de-partment is expected as this serv-ice has long been needed in theprofession. Already we have res-ervations for the first of the year.If you have patients that youwish to refer for diagnosis, we.shall be glad to give you furtherinformation at any time.

The entire staff join in wish-ing everyone a "HAPPY HOLI-DAY SEASON".

CRANIALCONVENTION

The officers of the OsteopathicCranial Association announcedrecently that a national conven-tion is planned for the osteo-pathic physicians trained in cra-nial osteopathy. This conventionis to be held at the Hotel Kirk-wood, Des Moines, Iowa, Fridaythrough Sunday, April 11-13,1947.

This convention is planned forpost-graduate training and tocomplete the organizational pro-gram originally outlined for es-tablishing this new association ona sound footing. The officers haveprepared a constitution and by-laws which will be presented foradoption.

Hotel reservations and conven-tion registration should be madeearly. Registrations for the meet-ing may be made in advance withDr. Kenneth E. Little, 3829 TroostStreet, Kansas City, Missouri.

CRANIALOSTEOPATHY

Spring Classes

The dates for the sixth biennialpost-graduate course in cranialosteopathy were recently an-nounced. The basic course beginsMarch 31st to run for two weeks.This group will meet Sunday,April 6th in order to completetheir work by Friday noon, April11th. This arrangement is to per-mit attendance at the cranialconvention announced elsewherein this publication.

An intermediate course is againbeing offered for those physicianswho have had previous trainingbut do not feel sufficiently qual-ified to accept all of the workoffered in the advanced course.This group starts Sunday, April6th in order that they may havea long week-end for the cranialconvention.

The advanced course is sched-uled for two weeks beginningApril 14th. These three classesare designed to provide the phy-sician in each category with themaximum amount of practicalmaterial for his office use.

Plans indicate that this will bethe largest and most instructiveof any course to date. There arealready many applications com-pleted. All such requests shouldbe submitted to Dr. J. B. Shu-maker, Dean at Des Moines StillCollege of Osteopathy and Sur-gery, 722 6th Avenue.

Freshman Class HoldsElection of Officers

The Freshman "A" and "B"classes announce the followingofficers:Freshman "A", President, F. W.Baker, Vice-President, J. Niesio-bedski; Secretary-Treasurer, J. E.Ankeny, Jr.; Historians, J. A.DiMarco and M. Miller.

Freshman "B", President, H. P.L. Dolyal-, Vice-President, G. J.Leuty; Secretary, L. S. Jones;Treasurer, E. J. Brochu; Histo-rian, C. Starr.

Representative to Student Fac-ulty Council, John Chapman.

Dr. Huls ConductsA Special Course

Dr. W. J. Huls, Davenport,Iowa, spent two weeks, December2nd through 14th, at this Insti-tution as a special visiting lec-turer and demonstrator in Osteo-pathic technique.

Dr. Huls received his Doctor ofVeterinary Degree at the KansasCity Veterinary College in 1917and his Degree of Doctor of Oste-opathy from the Kirksville Col-lege of Osteopathy in 1927. Heserved internship at the EllisHospital, in Kirksville, Missouri,and Murdock St. Anthony Hos-pital, Sabetha, Kansas. His spe-cial training included work withDr. Roscoe Lida, Seattle, Wash-ington, Dr. Bynum, Memphis,Tennessee, and Dr. Sutherland ofSt. Peters, Minnesota.

Dr. Huls is a thirty-two degreeMason and Shriner and a Meth-odist. He has been a visiting lec-turer at Denver Post GraduateCollege on numerous occasions,as well as, speaker beforenumerous Osteopathic groupsboth state and national. Dr. Huls'presence at this institution is apart of the program sponsored bythe Academy of Applied Osteo-pathy in furthering the teachingof true Osteopathic principles inour college.

W. T. Huls, ("Bud" or "Wil-lie") son of the Doctor, is a seniorstudent in the Des Moines StillCollege and is president of PhiSigma Gamma Fraternity.

Parents ClubTo Be Formed

During the Homecoming Week-end at the College, the NationalAlumni Association was in ses-sion. The following minutesreveal the desire of this Associa-tion to sponsor the organizationof a Parents Club. Such an or-ganization would certainly be anasset to the promotion of Oste-oathy.

Minutes of the meeting of DesMoines Still College of Osteopa-thy Alumni Association at DesMoines, Iowa, on October 4, 1946.

Dr. Larry Boatman:Moved that we, the Des

Moines Still College AlumniAssociation, organize a clubto be known as the "ParentsClub". Membership will in-clude father and mother, oreither, or legal representativeof a Still College Student orAlumnus. The funds acquiredthrough the activities of theorganization will be usedforcollege and student expan-sion program. Seconded byDr. Monger, Grand Rapids,Michigan.Dr. Larry Boatman:

Moved that the annual dueswill be $5.00 (five dollars)per year. Life membership,$25.00 (twenty-five dollars).Seconded by Dr. Monger.


AnnouncementDes Moines College of Oste-

opathy and Surgery regretsthat the courses in post-grad-uate education which havebeen scheduled for the monthsof January and February mustbe canceled. The Course inX-ray was to be offered inJanuary and the Course in In-ternal Medicine was to beoffered in February. The lackof registrations requires thecancellation of these worth-while courses. We trust that ata future date there will beenough interest so that thisinstitution might be able tooffer post-graduate coursesregularly each month. Pleasewatch the Log Book for an-nouncements of future courses.

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Acting EditorH. B. HALE, M.S., Ph.D.

ReportersGORDON ELLIOTTRUSSELL BUNN


The regular mid-week lunch-eon of the fraternity held Nov.20 brought both old and newfaces together. Several of the newAtlas pledges were present, in-cluding Jack Woodrow, TedCato, Paul Walters and Art Ja-cobson. Other guests from thefreshman class were Bob John-son, Ralph Gaudio and C. W.Hoffman. The fraternity wishesto express a word of welcome tothe new men and we trust theiraffiliations with the Atlas Clubwill be to our mutual benefit.Alumni guests who were alsopresent at this luncheon included,Dr. F. A. McAllister, Dr. B. W.Jones, Dr. Henry Ketman andDr. "Spoon" Hutson. Dr. Hutsonis at present taking post-gradu-ate work at the college followingseveral years in the service.

At the luncheon of December4, we welcomed Dr. John M.Woods, director of clinics at thecollege, as our special alumniguest.

The fraternity is also pleasedto welcome two new Atlas mem-bers who have transferred to ourcollege recently. Bill Robbinscomes to us from Chicago, fromthe Hyoid Chapter of the AtlasClub; and Ben Jenkins from Mas-toid Chapter in Kansas City.

At a recent practical-worknight held Dec. 9 at the homeof Dr. H. A. Barquist, an Atlasalumnus, the fraternity membersand several guests were given anexcellent demonstration of FootTechnic by Dr. F. A. McAllister,chief-of-staff of the new ClinicalHospital. These informal prac-tical meetings are held once eachmonth, and all students are in-vited to attend. Announcementsare made on the bulletin boardof the college.

As the Yuletide Season ap-proaches and the members, fromout of town plan their trips homefor the Christmas vacation, wewish to express our warm greet-ings to all for a very MerryChristmas and a truly Happyand Prosperous New Year.

The regular meeting of DeltaOmega Beta was held at thehome of Mrs. Arthur Kenworthyon December 6th. Seventeenmembers were present.

The main ceremony of the eve-ning was the pledging of MyrtleMiller and Josephine DiMarcoafter which Judge Ralph L. Pow-ers gave an interesting discus-sion on Philosophy.

Everyone had a wonderfultime and thanks Mrs. Kenworthyfor her hospitality.

Delta Omega work-night washeld at the home of Sarah JeanGibson on November 22. Dr.Mary E. Golden honored us withher presence and gave us point-ers on foot care and techniqueafter which there was a generaldiscussion "over the coffee."

At the December 3rd meeting,the hostesses for 'which wereRosemary Robbins and IreneNiesiobedski, Dr. Paul Kimberlyacquainted the members with thehistory of Osteopathy and con-cluded his talk by reading "TheDoctor's Wife," written by Mrs.Becker, the club founder.

The Des Moines OsteopathicWomen's Auxiliary entertainedthe club at their annual Christ-ma party on December 10th atthe J. P. Schwartz home.

Another pre-Christmas partyis planned for December 17th atthe home of Mrs. Robert O.Fagen, the club's sponsor. Theprogram is being arranged byEleanor Hughes and Nell Mc-Murray.

Alumni and active memberswere greatly pleased when theInter - fraternity Council an-nounced that seventeen new stu-dents at Still College signified PhiSigma Gamma as the fraternitythey desired to pledge. Formalpledging of the following mentook place at the chapter houseon Sunday morning, Nov. 16,1946: J. E. Ankeny, Jr., V. L.Brown, J. M. Dockum, P. E. Dun-bar, R. E. Dunbar, G. P. Evans,H. S. Finck, W. K. Graham, Wil-bur King, E. E. Lewis, C. Mar-tin, J. McHose, C. P. Page andH. F. Talbot, Jr.

Dr. W. T. Huls, of Davenport,Iowa, has been lending hisservices to the College by givinga course in applied Techniqueto upper classmen. His effortshave been well received andmany students have profitedby the demonstrations of diffi-cult manipulations performedwith assurance and dexterity ac-quired only by many years ex-perience in a successful practice.During his stay in Des MinesDr. Huls spent several eveningsat the Chapter house. His visitsare always welcome, as lengthydiscussions of topics vital to theprofession are thoroughly cov-ered. Of special note was histalk on Octozone and a subse-quent demonstratoin of foot tech-nique. These informal meetings

are of great benefit to the as-piring physicians who are al-ways interested in the problemsof practice and a different ap-proach in the methods of treat-ment.

Our house at 3205 Grand Ave.has undergonea partial face lift-ing in preparation for the longsiege of winter weather. A newroof has been installed, giving aformidable impression of secur-ity toward anything the elementsmay offer.

The Thanksgiving holiday wasa welcome break in the season'sactivities. Several of the menliving close to Des Moines wenthome to partake of the tradition-ally important fowl and all ofthe fixings that make Thanks-giving- an important event.Those who remained spent anenjoyable weekend starting Wed-nesday night with an open housejuke box party, preluded byPledge-Brother Stan Finck giv-ing out with very high caliberpiano playing accompanied onthe guitar and vocalizing ofBrother Marv Tate. Thanksgiv-ing Day, after a slow start wasclimaxed by a sumptious dinnerprepared by Mrs. Hite. Nothingwas to be desired in the way ofa very pleasant holiday.

BUZOn the evening of November

29th the Iota Tau Sigma heldone of its regular meetings inthe Still Clinic Hospital. Dr.Clayton Meyer presented a veryinteresting and highly instruc-tive talk on "The Treatment ofVaricosities of the Lower Ex-tremities," which was followedby a lively discussion period dur-ing which the members werefree to ask questions. The in-formation on the topic was splen-didly presented and the membersall were unanimous in their ac-claim of the evening as one ofgreat value to them. The fra-ternity is deeply appreciative ofthe effort put forth by Dr. Meyerin providing this fine, instructiveevent.

It was a pleasure to have Dr.James Woodmansee with us atthe meeting. His contributionsto the discussion, following thelecture, served to indicate to thebrothers some of the problemswhich will confront us all whenwe commence practice.

Following the instructive partof the meeting a business sessionwas held during which the elec-tion of new officers was effected.The new officers, whom we wel-come to their new duties, are:President, Wm. J. Blackler; Vice-president, Norbert Heichelbech;Secretary-Treasurer, lBryce E.Wilson; Historian, K e n n e t hSchwab, and Reporter, Jas. S.Keller.

An evening meeting of thefraternity was held December8th at the office of Dr. DonaldSloan on S. W. Ninth Street. Onthis occasion it was the pleasureof the organization to receiveKenneth M. Roberts into thegroup and administer to him thefirst degree. The members joinin extending to Ken our congrat-

ulations in his choice of fraternalconnections.

After the business of the meet-ing'was completed the memberswere treated to a very interest-ing discussion on "The Use ofX-Ray by the General Practi-tioner," by Dr. Sloan. The X-Ray facilities of his spacious of-fice were explained and diag-nostic ,film reading hints werediscussed to the great benefit ofthe members. We appreciate Dr.Sloan's discussion very much.

Dr. Laycock WasNebraska Convention

Speaker Dec. 7th

Dr. Byron E. Laycock, Chair-man of the Department of Oste-opathic Principles and Technique,appeared as speaker on the pro-gram of the Western NebraskaOsteopathic Convention at GrandIsland on December 7th and 8th.Dr. Daycock's topics were "Mo-tion in Therapy", "Acute Infec-tions", and "Technique". ' Thiswas the second year that he hasbeen on their program.

Still College Alumni will alsobe interested in knowing that Dr.Lonnie Facto spoke at the samemeeting on the topic, "Poliomy-elitis and Technique", and Dr.Orville Ellis discussed "Asthmaand Technique."

President and DeanAttend Conference

President Edwin F. Peters andDean John B. Shumaker attendedthe American Association ofOsteopathic Colleges conferencewhich was held at the DrakeHotel, Chicago, Illinois, Decem-ber 13, 14, and 15.

Doctor Kimberly IsGuest Speaker At

Drake Fraternity

On December 4, Dr. P. E. Kim-berly, Chairman of the Depart-ment of Cranial Osteopathy atStill College, was guest speakerat a meeting of the Biology Fra-ternity of Drake University,which was held at the home ofDr. Leland P. Johnson, Professorof Biology at Drake University,Des Moines. This fraternity is aco-educational group composedof pre-medical, pre-nursing andother students of the universityinterested in the medical sciences.

Dr. Kimberly spoke on thesubject, "Anatomy and Its Re-lation to Medicine." In this talk,Dr. Kimberly discussed the his-tory, principles and fundamentalsof Osteopathy, pointing out theimportant place each holds in thefield of medicine today. Consid-erable response was evident dur,ing the open forum, and the nu-merous questions which followedreadily revealed the keen interestof the members in this very edu-cational program.

THE LOG BuOKI ,

PRESIDENT'S GREETINGS(Continued from Page 1)

to themin their professional life.The task has not been com-

pleted, it has only begun if thisgreat institution is to become theMecca of Osteopathy. Your helpand cooperation is needed and asthe blessings of 1947 come to eachof us, let's unite in one greatcommon goal, that of helpingothers to truly realize what TrueOsteopathy is and can do for allmankind.

May this Yule-Tide Seasonbring to you and yours the fullestof your ambitions.

Parents Club(Continued from Page 2)

D. Russell M. Wright:Moved that the Still Col-

lege Alumni meeting will bethe last Saturday of Septem-ber of each year until furthernotice. Seconded by Dr. Mon-ger.The president and secretary

appointed a committee of threeStill College Alumni for the pur-pose of awarding distinguishedservice certificates to members ofAlumni who have performed anoutstanding service to the pro-fession in their community orcounty.

Marriage

Miss Alice Peters became thebride of Dr. Marshall Sonesen onNovember 9. The wedding tookplace in Perry, Iowa, home of thebride. Following a wedding tripthrough the South, Dr. and Mrs.Sonesen will reside at Lake Ge-neva, Wisconsin, where Dr. Son-esen is established in generalpractice.

DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC

STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL

DIAGNOSTIC DEPARTMENT

A nesthesiologyDr. W. H. GlantzDr. Carl Nagey

E.E. N. & T.Dr. V. J. Wilson

Internal MedicineDr. John WoodsDr. B. E. StoreyDr. John F. FurbyDr. Emanuel Racher

LaboratoryHelen Wyant, M.T.Edith Early

NeuropsychiatryEdwin F. Peters, Ph.D.Dr. C. 0. Meyer

Obstetrics & GynecologyDr. Eugene KeigDr. H. A. Barquist

OrthopedicsDr. E. F. Leininger

Osteopathy -Dr. P. E. KimberlyDr. F. D. CampbellDr. B. W. JonesDr. B. E. LaycockDr. Edw. B. Gebhard

PathologyDr. 0. E. OwenDr. J. F. LaRoque

PediatricsDr. Mary E. GoldenDr. Rachel Woods

ProctologyDr. V. A. Englund

SurgeryDr. F. J. McAllisterDr. H. A. Graney

UrologyDr. K. B. Riggle

X-rayDr. Byron L. CashDr. Henry Ketman

Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring D.O.'s.Fee includes all departments. For further information write-

Dr. F. J. McAllister, Chief-of-Staff or Dave C. Clark, Business Manager

STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa

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