Professional Documents
Culture Documents
---
Entered as sec )nd class
matter, February 3rd, 1923,
------ THE ---- t------
Accepted for mailing at
special rates of postage
at the post officee at Des provided for in Section
Moines, Iowa, urnder the * * 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
_ I __
4>G BOO
authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Lt. Mauerhan The Kenny Method of
Addresses Assembly SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM Treatment for Infantile
21st Street and C Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C. Paralysis
Third Officer Mauerhan entered I
the corps with stirring scenes at- December 14, 1942 The muscles of the body are
tending the evacuation of the1 OCCUPATIONAL BULLETIN NO. 41 now discussed in the follow-
Japanese from California fresh inI EFFECTIVE: IMMEDIATELY ing order placing emphasis on
her mind. As executive secre- the "mental awareness" in re-
tary to Lt. Col. Claude B. Wash- -
SUBJECT: DOCTORS, DENTISTS, VETERINARIANS, educating the different groups.
burne, Western Defense Com- AND OSTEOPATHS The Muscles of the Neck are
1. Persons qualified divided into anterior and post-
erior groups.
There are certain persons trained, qualified, or skilled in the The Anterior Neck Muscles:
practice of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and osteo- The posterior neck muscles are
pathy, who, if engaged in the practice of their respective pro- most commonly in spasm. There-
fessions, are in a position to perform vital service in activities fore re-education should not be
essential to war production and to the support of the war effort, carried out until this spasm has
and in activities the maintenance of which is necessary to the been rleased or until pain has
lealth, safety, and welfare of the nation. been overcome. The muscles most
2. Critical occupations commonly "alienated" (para-
The War Manpower Commission has certified that in the lyzed) are the sterno-mastoids.
practice of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and osteopathy, These muscles come within the
and in training and preparation therefor, there are critical oc- group that contract within their
cupations, which, for the proper discharge of the duties involved, normal resting length and have a
require a high degree of training, qualification, or skill. Attached is double action, First, when work-
i list of "critical occupations" in medicine, dentistry, veterinary ing together they bring the head
nedicine, and osteopathy. forward and downward, and sec-
3. Consideration of occupational classification ond when working individually,
they turn the head to the op-
The War Manpower Commission has certified that there posite side and the
face upward.
are serious shortages of persons trained, qualified, or skilled to The patient is placed
on the table
engage in these critical occupations. Accordingly, careful con- in the supine position. The
;ideration for occupational classification should be given to all per- shoulders are placed at
the edge
;ons trained, qualified, or skilled in these critical occupations and of the table, and the head
sup-
engaged in activities essential to the health, safety, and welfare, ported by the technician.
necessary to war production and essential to the support of the
,,,419- ,1
war erort, rre -1h
aa;+n;
a; A E rsars4- n araInr + o,4
ana persons in traiinilg nru preparaltioui Llneretor. When the patient is complete-
Lt. Mauerhan ly relaxed he is instructed as to
4. Students in preprofessional training the motion to be performed. He
mand and Fourth Army, she par- A registrant who is in training and preparation as a pre-
ticipated actively in the whole- medical, predental, preveterinarian, or preosteopathic student, pur- is told that the forehead is
sale deportation of the Japanese h suing courses in liberal arts or sciences in a recognized university brought forward and downward
from the Pacific Coast com- or college, may be considered for occupational. deferment after by the sternomastoid muscles act-
munities to inland concentration L completion of his first academic year in such preprofessional course, ing from their point of insertion
camps. on the mastoid process. These in-
and thereafter, if he is a full-time student in good standing, if
Radiating enthusiasm on the he continues to maintain good standing in such course of study, sertions are stroked by the tech-
subject of the WAAC, the speak- and if it is certified by the institution that he is competent and nician and the course of the mus-
er gave an informal account of that he gives promise of successful completion of such course of cles and direction of action is
the purpose of the Corps and the study and acquiring the necessary degree of training, qualifica- pointed out. He is asked to fol-
behind-the-line work that will be tion, or skill. low the movement mentally, but
done by the WAACs to release all physical action is avoided. The
soldiers for combat duty. She 5. Students in professional schools purpose of this procedure is to re-
answered the most asked ques- A registrant who is in training and preparation as a medical, store "mental awareness' of the
tions, "why the corps" and "why I dental, veterinary, or osteopathic student, in a recognized medical part to the patient's mind. This
the uniforms," saying first that school, dental school, school of veterinary medicine, or school action is repeated three times at
the corps was organized for one of osteopathy, shall be considered for occupational classification each treatment. If the techniciant
purpose only, to release physical- during the period of such professional course, provided he is a thinks that the patient should
ly fit men in the service for full-time student in good standing, he continues to maintain good make a physical effort, he is al-
active combat duty. standing in such course of study, and if it is certified by the in- lowed to do so after two passive
"There is a desperate need for I stitution that he is competent and that he gives promise of the movements have been performed.
men on the various fightingf,0 successful completion of such course of study and acquiring the This assisted active movement
fronts," the speaker observed, 0 necessary degree of training, qualification, or skill to become a thus replaces the third passive
"and for the first time in our recognized medical doctor, dentist, doctor of veterinary medicine, movement.
history, there are not enough L or osteopath. If active movement is possible,
men, so that for the first time, p the motion must be watched close-
6. Internes ly to be sure that the action is
the army has taken women intool
the war work. A registrant who has completed his pre-professional and coordinate. The contraction must
It is estimatedI
that there are 72 different jobs professional training and preparation as a medical doctor, dentist, or be equal from both points of at-
51
that a woman can do in the osteopath, and who is undertaking further studies in a hospital, tachment. The patient must not
army, that men are now doing. institution, or dental clinic, giving a recognized interneship, shall be allowed to bring the platysma
These include aircraft warning be considered for occupational classification so long as he con- into action as shown by drawing
I
service on the coasts, motor tinues the interneship, but for a period not to exceed one com- the corners of the mouth down-
I
transportation, radio operation L plete year. ward. The posterior neck mus-
and repair, desk jobs, and messI 7. Opportunity to engage in profession cles must remain completely re-
hall operation in Army posts allI laxed. There must be equal con-
When a registrant has completed his training and prepara-
over the country and even over- tion! in a recognized college or university, or in a recognized hospital, traction of both sternomastoids.
seas. Behind stoves and steering r
Inequality of contraction is evi-
0
--
- - -- -- -- --- - -- -- -- -- --
medical profession to give to the
the weak muscles and at the same - I- '.- , - - --- --- I- - I- I- - --
- 2- I --- - - ' -- - --
world a better method for the
able to prove, that there is less
-
-- [
New Comprehensive Dr. Freeman Accepts Dr. John Q. A. Mattern
Examination Schedule Anatomy Post Death of Trenerv
Dr. Mattern assumed his duties
Several years ago the Ameri- Loss to Profession with the college faculty with the
can Association of Osteopathic President Schwartz announces opening of the current semester,
Colleges made it mandatory that that Dr. Beryl Freeman of Dr. Floyd Trenery, native in the Department of Osteopathy
Senior Qualifying examinations Iowan, died February 27, at as Professor of Osteopathic
be offered, principally as a means Des Moines has assumed her
duties as Professor of Applied Colonial Hospital in Roches-
of pieparatory review for State ter, Minn., of uremic poison-
Board Examinations and sec- Anatomy, effective March 8, ing. Dr. Trenery was a
ondarily as a requisite for the graduate of Des Moines Still
D.O. degree. Complications in College and from 1918 to
this process were apparent to all 1926 he was superintendent of
who were associated with the the Des Moines General Hos-
examination system both stu- pital.
dents and faculty alike. In view
of that situation, the Board of In 1926 he went to Los
Trustees of the Des Moines Still Angeles to become superin-
College of Osteopathy has ratified tendent of Monto Sano Hos-
the following plan. Space for- pital, and since 1937 operated
bids an elaboration of the dis- his own radiology hospital
cussion attendant upon its adop- there. In 1941 he was elected
tion. secretary of the American
Regulations Osteopathic Board of Radi-
1. Comprehensive examinations ology.
will be held at the end of the Services were held in Uni-
sophomore year in lieu ofL the
regular final examinations of the versity Church of Christ, of
Sophomore A students. which Dr. Trenery was a Dr. John Q. A. Mattern
2. Examinations will be offered member. Therapeutics. Dr. Mattern is a
in the following subjects:
Anatomy Dr. Beryl Freeman * * * resident of Des Moines and took
Physiology
Dr. Jessie M. Barnes his preosteopathic work at Drake
Chemistry 1943. Dr. Freeman replaces in University. Following his gradua-
Pathology this capacity Dr. John Woods Dr. Jessie M. Barnes,
Bacteriology tion in 1936, he served as in-
Principles of Osteopathy who resigned at the end of the graduate of Des Moines Still terne in the Southwestern Osteo-
Practical Anatomy (gross, last semester. College in the class of 1901, pathic Hospital, Wichita, Kansas.
microscopic and develop- passed away at her home in
mental) Dr. Freeman completed the For three years immediately fol-
Practical Pathology (gross Maxwell, Nebraska, February lowing he practiced in White-
and microscopic)
work for her B.A. degree at 21, 1943. Dr. Barnes had not
Southwestern College, Winfield, water, Kansas. Dr. Mattern then
3. In the event of failure in practiced for a number of
three or more written examina- Kansas, in 1923. She was returned to Des Moines and
tions, the student will be subject years, and death followed a entered Graduate Study at the
awarded her M.S. degree in prolonged illness.
to discontinuation of his studies Des Moines Still College and re-
at this institution. Failure in one Zoology by the University of
or two written examinations, Oklahoma in 1930. Her graduate ....... I I I . ... cently completed the require-
alone, or in combination with work was under the supervision ments for his license in Surgery.
the practical examinations, will Since his return to Des Moines
require that he repeat all of the of Dr. A. I. Ortenburger and The College and Dr. Mattern has been practicing
examinations at the end of the consisted principally of taxonomric
first Junior semester. Failure in work in the field of Herpetology. County Society with Dr. Robert E. Bachman.
any of the written examinations While Dr. Freeman was working Dr. Mattern has been Treas-
at this time likewise makes the
student subject to discontinuation toward her graduate degree she The impressions which one urer and chairman of the mem-
of his studies at this institution. held an assistantship in the De- often hears of College Professors bership committee of the Polk
4. The subjects now offered in partment of Zoology at the Uni- County Osteopathic Society and
the. Senior Qualifying Examina- ---moss-backed, moth-eaten, dod-
'tions will continue, including the versity of Oklahoma, and was dering old men might cause president of the Sixth District
Basic Science subjects. granted the distinction of elec- some question as to the role (Iowa) Association. He is at
5. Examinations for the seniors tion to Associate Membership in which our college plays outside of present vice president of the
will be held during the first month Public Relations Committee of
of their last semester in order the Society of the Sigma Xi. its own small educational circle.
to provide adequate time to pre- The Des oines College makes the National Alumni Association
pare properly for retakes. (Pres- For several years following the of the Des Moines Still College.
ent rules governing the Senior completion of her undergraduate no apology for the contributions
Qualifying Examinations con- which its faculty makes in the lie is also chairman of the im-
work, Dr. Freeman taught in the portant Vocational Guidance
tinue.) domain of organized Osteopathy.
6. A maximum of three senior Oklahoma high schools. In 1933 Committee of the Iowa State So-
she accepted a position in the Just for review, let's look at
students will be exempted from ciety of Osteopathic Physicians
the Senior Qualifying Examina- Okmulgee Junior Coliege, which the Polk County Society's pro-
tions at the discretion of the grams for the current year. and Surgeons.
Dean and Committee on Scholastic she held until coming to Des
Standing. The decision of the Moines to enter the Des Moines County Society While a student at the Des
Committee will be based on ac- Still College in, 1935. Following Dr. Howard Graney, Professor Moines College Dr. Mattern be-
complishments in the two-year graduation from the Des Moines of Surgery, opened the series with came affiliated with Phi Sigma
comprehensive examination, gen- a discussion of the role of Osteo- Gamma fraternity and Sigma
eral scholarship during the four College in 1939, Prof. Freeman
years. clinical aptitude, original entered practice with Dr. Saul pathy in Surgery. Dr. Paul Sigma Phi, honorary scholastic
investigations and personality. Klein in Des Moines. Park, now a graduate student at society. The entire college or-
7. A student so exempted (No. th.e Des Moines College, follow- ganization extends to Dr. Mattern
6) will be notified not earlier than Dr. Freeman has been active in a hearty welcome.
two weeks prior to the scheduled ed with an illuminating in-
examinations. He will be gradu- osteopathic affairs since 1939.
terpretation of the anatomical
ated "with distinction." She is at present secretary of
and physiological features of the Professor of Anatomy at the Col-
* * * the Polk County Osteopathic So- respiratory system which must lege; the Secretary is Dr. Beryl
In order to put these provisions ciety, Chairman of the Child
be considered in rendering osteo- Freeman who joins the Faculty
into effect,, examinations will be Hearth Conference and holds pathic treatment. Dr. Hugh of Anatomy with the new
offered in the week of April 26- membership in the National As-
Clark next gave his reactions to semester.
30, 1943, for both the present sociation and the O.W.N.A. She many osteopathic problems from
Junior B and Senior A students. is a member of the staff and of
"a layman's point of view". Dr.
Present Junior A and Senior B the Board of Trustees of the
students will not have the op- Wilden Hospital in Des Moines.
Owen, Dr. Facto and Dr. Laycock Births
conducted a symposium on
portunity to take the comprehen- Outside the profession, Dr. Free- respiratory diseases for the Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Barnum
sive two-year examinations. man is likewise active. She is a December meeting, and this was
member of the local Chamber of became the parents of twin boys,
J. P. S. enthusiastically received. At the Charles and Stanley, Jr., Feb-
Commerce and Business Women's January session, P r e s i d e n t
Professional Club, as well as ruary 2, 1943. We extend con-
Schwartz represented the Des gratulations to the proud parents,
NOTICE playing an active part in Red Moines General Hospital and who leave Des Moines for Michi-
Cross First Aid Instruction. summarized the most recent gan, where Dr. Barnum plans to
If and when you change The college officials and stu- literature on the treatment of practice.
your address, please notify the dent body join the LOG BOOK burns. At the present time the Dr. and Mrs. George Sutton
Log Book-promptly. in welcoming Dr. Beryl Free- President of the Polk County announce the arrival of Sara
to our faculty. Society is Dr. Paul Kimberly, Lee, born January 16.
THE LOG BOOK
I
matter, February 3rd, 1923,
at the post office at Des
Moines, Iowa, under the *
f
.
Accepted for mailing at
special rates of postage
provided for in Section
1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
act of August 24th, 1912.
GBOOK I
authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
- .
Catalogs Library tables have been refinished. New precious early volumes, but also
for his entire personal library
Anna Slocum, Mark Sluss, B. A.
Storey, Surgicl SuSupply Co.,
library chairs complete the fix- Augusta 'Tuieckes, R. W. Westfall,
To Mrs. John B. Shumaker, tures requisite for concentrated which he volunteers to send the G. A. Whetstine, Verne Wilson,
College express prepaid. John M. Woods, Ronald Woods,
wife of our Professor of study. Vitaminerals Co.
Chemistry, has fallen the difficult The main library is separated With such generous support as
task of classifying and cataloging from the stacks by a plate glass this the College and alumni
groups who have been active in
the entire library. Mrs. Shu-
maker before coming to Des
partition set in a mahogany
frame. The newly constructed promoting library development Smoking
Moines was reference librarian at bookcases will be replaced by are not only encouraged, but are
driven to continue their fine
Is Not Permitted
the library of the Iowa State Col- steel stacks when they become
lege at Ames. available. work. In Library
TH-HE LOG BOOK
LOG BOOK
Moines, Iowa, under the
act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
\1---·---------- i , _l
LOG BOOK
Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
<$--------------> )
c' \ -
Moines, Iowa, under the
act of August 24th, 1912.
--
(
Ar) LOG BOOK >)
1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
LOG BOOK
Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
act of August 24th,
4---------
1912.
db
authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
--
I
<*>
Eles-InIss
Iu.lllll o IN Ip lI I IIi II III III II
Dr. Shumaker Resigns .,_
Manson-Bahr; Tropical Diseases War Savings Bonds cock's colleagues hold for him.
THE LOG BOOK
I
J'] 1111iii!11111
iii!111111 ilIiii
11111n l l1 l lH]
0. [ Student-Faculty Council
Library Hours
The talk on Osteopathy by Dr.
Della B. Caldwell at the regular
Begins Functions
Beginning October 1,
meeting of the Osteopathic hours during which a li-
Women's College Club which met Cognizant of a need for more
brarian will be on duty will
Tuesday evening, Sept. 21, will be as follows: unity and greater extracurricular
remain an inspiration to all mem- Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- cooperation between students and
bers present, making each one of day-1:30 - 5 P. M.
us realize more fully the out- faculty, President Schwartz an-
Wednesday, Friday-2:30 nounced the creation of a new
standing value of our husband's 5:00 P. M.
profession and the responsibility body-the Student Faculty Coun-
Saturday-8:30 - 12:00.
placed on his "Vice President". cil-to replace the former stu-
The Club presented Dr. Cald- lI Prill
lllllIIII
oll ress
EI EEEllFundlIIIIl111111
vell with a potted ivy plant as dent council. The body is com-
this particular date happened to Progress Fund posed of four student representa-
be her birthday. (Continued from Page 1) tives, one from each class, and
The Calvaria chapter of the The date of the next meeting to practice the healing art in four faculty men, who are ad-
L.O.G. fraternity has elected the will be Oct. 5th at the Taylor your own way. Moreover, it visers to the four classes.
following officers for this year: Clinic, fourth floor of the Liberty is to provide assurance that Officers of the new organiza-
President, P. Stern; Vice-Presi- building at 8 o'clock. The pro- your patients may call on you or tion are President, Vernon
dent, A. Abramson; Correspond- gram will be a discussion on any physician of their choice Stoner; Vice-President, Dr. Hugh
ing Secretary, W. Stoler and "What Value Etiquette." after a national inspection of the Clark; Secretary, J. Scott
Treasurer, T. Shild. The fra- Oct. 23, P.S.G. House, Hallo- Colleges. Heatherington; and Treasurer,
ternity has the pleasure of initiat- ween Carnival. For O.W.C.C. If you, individually, have Dr. Paul E. Kimberly. Addition-
ing the following men into our members and friends. Watch! puzzled over the advisability of al student representatives are
ranks, they are: A. Bookspan, R. More information to follow. making a contribution, remember John Slater of the freshman class
Daitch, M. Miller and S. Tonk- that your future is no more and Vernon Clausing of the
ens. The date for the initiation secure than the strength of your Sophomore class. Faculty ad-
is Oct. 3, with the ceremonies in educational institutions. Give visers are, for the Juniors, Dr.
the afternoon, and dinner during now and give generously. In the Byron E. Laycock and for the
the evening. We also have the Beta chapter welcomes 3 re-
cent pledges: Paul Reichstadt, August issue of the LOG BOOK, Seniors Dr. John Quincy Adams
pleasure of pledging to our ranks more than two hundred con- Mattern.
A. Kalman, and congratulate him Wendell Taylor and James
Barnett into Iota Tau Sigma. tributors were listed. (The name The group has entered its first
on his choice. of Dr. Raymond Kale of Des
Each of these men possesses semester with vigor and has
This fraternity received a visit qualities of leadership which will Moines was accidentally omitted). boldly attacked troublesome prob-
from Dr. Bernard Weis, who was aid in guiding the destinies of A list of contributors since that lems of student curricular and
a charter member of the frat, and our chapter. Congratulations, time is added: extra-curricular activities. The
is now a successful practicing men. Canada-Feodore Langton. body has the power of recom-
physician and surgeon in Detroit, Initiatory rites were held at the Colorado-A. S. Barnes, E. D. mendation to the faculty or-
Michigan. We also wish to ex- home of Dr. Cash onr the evening Moore, Philip Reames. ganization changes in policy and
press our sincerest best wishes to of September 17. Following the Florida-R. W. Murphy. procedure, and it has the right
Dr. E. Kanter, a graduate of ceremony pledges and members Illinois-C. A. Nordell. to regulate social functions, as-
D.M.S.C.O., and a graduate in- enjoyed a delicious evening lunch Indiana-Clarence O'Dell. semblies and student behavior.
tern of the Detroit Osteopathic which Mrs. Cash had prepared for Iowa--John Agnew, F. W. Bechly, Such an organization aims at the
Hospital, on his opening of a suite the occasion. We always enjoy W. P. Chandler, T. S. Clark, ideal relationship between stu-
of offices in Detroit, Michigan. our evenings at the home of Dr. A. W. Clow, A. D. Craft, F. M. dents, faculty and officers of the
and Mrs. Cash, not only because Crawford, Preston L. Etter, college. It is the goal and pur-
of the enthusiasm Dr. Cash in- Florence L. Fairbanks, William pose of the present constituents
stills in each of us in our chosen Ferguson, J. R. Forbes, D. C. to fulfill this idealistic ambition.
profession but also because of Giehm, R. B. Gilmour, W. C.
The members of the Delta those buffet luncheons which Mrs. Gordon, F. B. Heibel, D. R.
Cash serves. Hickey, Clyde Hyink, L. W.
Chapter are very happy to wel-
come into the Fraternity as The men of Iota Tau Sigma Jamieson, E. E. Light, E. J. Dierdorff, Patton and
are looking forward to an in- Luebbers, Grace B. Nazarene,
pledges the following
Lawrence Abbott, Robert Brune,
men:
formal party to be held soon at H. M. Patterson, R. K. Richard- Waterbury Honored
Robert Penner, John Snyder and the home of Dr. and Mrs. Kale. son, M. R. Runions, Roy
Mearl Morey. Knowing Dr. and Mrs. Kale as Trimble, L. A. Utterback.
We wish very It was announced during the
much to congratulate them upon we members do, we can say in Kansas-L. W. Mitchell.
advance that both a sociable and Massachusetts-Orel F. Martin. past week by the Committee on
their choice. Scholastic Standing that Gerald
instructive get-together will be Michigan-Dale Figg.
The Informal Initiation for Minnesota - W. H. Albertson, Dierdorff, Robert Patton and Carl
those men who were pledges last had. -H. R. R.
Louis Kuchera, L. V. Long, Waterbury would be graduated
Semester will be held Friday Grace H. Meyers, J. H. Voss. in December with the highest
night, Sept. 24, and the Formal
Initiation will be held Sunday,
School Expansion Nebraska-C. B. Atzen, Clara E. honors offered by the School.
-Graduation with distinction is a
(Continued from Page 1) Owens.
Sept. 26. Both will be held at New Mexico-George C. Widney. reward offered by the Faculty of
the House. The men formally Faculty Additions Ohio-S. G. Crandall, C. B. Gep- the Des Moines College for "gen-
entering the Fraternity Sunday Negotiations are under way for eral scholarship during the four
the addition of two new faculty hart, David Gateman, Georgian-
are: Leonard Siudara, Howard na Harris, Adda Liffring, years, clinical aptitude, original
Hatteson and Robert Allen. members who would assume their investigations and personality."
duties at the time of the open- Harold J. Long, H. R. Sprague,
The Fall Formal Dance is to be R. E. Tilden, Mary Williams, The honor has previously been
ing of school in January. Formal given only one student, Dr. James
held at the House Friday, Oct. Frank J. Wilson, Ralph Young,
announcement cannot be made Booth, who was graduated with
1. Tickets are on sale now at at this time, but will appear in a J. M. Zimmerman.
the Book Store. Everybody is Pennsylvania - Claren ce C. the July, 1943 class.
forthcoming issue of the LOG
invited. Several students from BOOK. Wright. Messrs. Dierdorff, Patton and
the Kansas City and Kirksville i
South Dakota-F. E. Burkholder, Waterbury are all members of
Colleges are expected to be there James H. Cheney, Clyde John- the Atlas Club, social fraternity
and the Fraternity heartily wel- Please Notify The Log son, M. W. Myers. of the Osteopathic Colleges and
comes them. Texas-E. E. Blackwood, R. R. of Psi Sigma Alpha, honorary
I o)^--7.
1r,--. - W 1nen7
The men have been having in- JUl)o r rromptLy w nen Norwood.
Wisconsin-Bjarne Heian, J. H.
osteopathic scholastic society.
During their four years at the
formal Sunday Dinners at the Your Address Changes.
house and have reported them a Paul. Des Moines College they have
(Approximately 50 contributors been marked by scholastic ex-
great success. This is most essential to the Des Moines Fund halve cellence, intellectual keeness and'
A work night is being planned
with Ray Sweeney, a former in order that our mail- done so through the Chicago and professional dignity. The LOG
Kansas City Progress Fund of- BOOK joins the faculty and of-
trainer of the Brooklyn Dodgers ing list be kept up to fices. These doctors, principally ficers of the College in commend-
Football Team, demonstrating from Ohio, will be listed as their ing them for the splendid example
training technique and taping. date. pledge cards are forwarded to which they have established for
-H. E. E. Des Moines.) studentship.
----s - ,
THE -
1>-~""4L^"""
(4 " "" `' *--_-.
LOG BOOK
Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
1 _ 4
Drs. Schwartz, Cash Dr. L. A. Dietrich Dr. Bachman Called Osteopathic Progress
At Surgeons' Conclave To Join Faculty To Penn. State and Fund Slows Down
Dr. J. P. Schwartz, President of Dr. L. A. Dietrich, graduate Cleveland Meetings In Final Stage
the Des Moines College and of the Des Moines College in
President
-I- and Chief Surgeon of 1941, has accepted a position Dr. R. B. Bachman, Chairman At the present writing, ap-
with the College as Instructor in of the Department of Obstetrics proximately $85,000 has been
Applied Anatomy and Osteo- of the Des Moines Still College,
pathic Therapeutics, and Re- was given a place of prominence pledged to the Des Moines
search Associate of the Clinics. Osteopathic Progress Fund. Re-
Following his graduation Dr. turns since the last report in
Dietrich interned at the Des the LOG BOOK have been
Moines Generai Hospital and
later entered practice in South slight, comparatively.
Dakota. He received his pre- Approximately three fourths
osteopathic training at Drake of the Des Moines alumni or-
University. I
ganization have yet to con-
Scholar
Dr. Dietrich was marked dur-
tribute to the Fund. The de-
ing his studentship as a clear, [~]lllllIHHHIl lllnaUllllHHll JlimmlOImEljlllljllnF
I
matter, February 3rd, 1923,
at the post office at Des provided for in Section
Moines, Iowa, under the
act of August 24th, 1912.
\vj
LOG BOOK \
1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
- 4-
I
matter, February 3rd, 1923, special rates of postage
at the post office at Des provided for in Section
LOG BOOK
Moines, Iowa, under the 1103, Act of Oct. 3rd, 1917,
act of August 24th, 1912. authorized Feb. 3rd, 1923.
>
/,0)
Remodeling Close Dean Owen Addresses December Graduates Plans Take Shape
To Completion Boone-Story Co. Group Hear Rev. Orr in For Public Drive
During the past week Dr. O. E. Fine Address
Owen, Dean of the College and Seek Help from Local
Rush to Finish Labora- Chairman of the Department of The graduating class of the
Pathology, was called to Ames to Lay Friends
tories Before Students address a two-county group of
Des Moines Still College was
privileged to hear the Rev. W. W.
Return practicing physicians. The meet- Orr, Pastor of the United Pres- The local Compaign Committee
ing was held at the office of Dr. byterian church of Des Moines, of the Des Moines Still College
Hazen Gulden, and the topic was
Contractors, cooperating to After ad- who addressed the group at the
"Tropical Diseases"'. Commencement exercises on the Osteopathic Foundation, under
their very utmost, have brought journment of the meeting, a evening of December 10. The the leadership of Dr. Mary E.
the remodeling and relocation of delicious midnight lunch was
laboratories to a stage of near- commencement program was held Golden and Dr. J. P. Schwartz,
served by Mrs. Gulden. at St. John's Lutheran church.
completion. Work goes on apace It was a lively meeting and has proceeded with a general or-
in an effort to have at once a Dr. Owen led a spirited discussion Dr. Orr spoke briefly, sym- ganization of the procedure to be
surprise and fine, distinguished following the presentation, which pathetically, humorously and used in the public drive for
set of student work-shops. followed the theme of post-war reverently of the science of Osteo- funds. Encouraged by the past
The Revised Plan preparedness. This is an example pathy and developed his theme of and continuing loyalty of the
The laboratory plan calls for loyalty and a critical sense of alumni group, Dr. Golden's
of the increasing interest in
transfer of the library to the small study-groups which are values. His address held the close group attacks the new problem
third floor in the space formerly being formed throughout the pro- attention of his very large com- with vigor and enthusiasm.
occupied by the student lounge, fession. The value of this move- mencement audience as he
bookstore and faculty rooms. The ment to both individuals and the punctuated every serious and
bookstore is temporarily on the osteopathic profession is in- humorous point with anecdotes Dr. Hatchitt Pledges
first floor, the student lounge is estimable. and the keenest observations of a
on the third floor and the faculty. genuinely fine intellect. Embryology Models
room is eliminated, since faculty Following the address the
members will have individual
offices. Equipment of the library Plaques Received degree, D.O., was conferred on
the class by Dr. J. P. Schwartz,
Dr. Robert G. Hatchitt
of Des Moines, who was
will be identical with that on graduated from the Des
the fourth floor, and its location For 500, 1000 Clubs President of the College, and the
class repeated, in unison, the Moines Still College in
close to. the lecture rooms and the Osteopathic Oath. A reception March, 1943, pledged $500
clinic should increase its useful- was held after the ceremony for to the Osteopathic Progress
ness. Some time ago readers of the departing seniors. Fund and designated that it
As previously reported the the LOG BOOK were told should be used for the pur-
Anatomy laboratory and lecture Senior Plans
that plaques were in the chase of human embryo
room are moved to the west end process of preparation for A smaller proportion of the model.s After reviewing the
of the fifth floor. Adjoining the graduates than usual have taken recent changes in the Col-
laboratory is a refrigeration room contributors to the Osteo- interneships, principally because l e ge laboratories, Dr.
and office and preparation room. pathic Progress Fund, who of pressure from the Selective Hatchitt wished to become
The tables are equipped with in- had pledged $500 or $1000, Service System. Draft officials a part of the great educa-
dividual fluorescent lights. A have in nearly all cases required tional developments now
new complete skeleton and mount-
or who had made special
that the men enter practice di- sweeping the Osteopathic
ed, disarticulated skull are part of contributions. The plaques rectly. Of the graduating men, Profession.
the laboratory additions. have been delivered and Gerald Dierdorff plans to interne The Campaign Committee
Fourth Floor they are prominently dis- in Detroit: Marvin Hodson in -and the College are deeply
All other laboratories, except played at the College Build- Denver; Robert Gustafson and T. appreciative of this fine
that for Clinical Diagnosis, will P. McWilliams at the Des Moines gesture of a 1943 graduate.
ing. General Hospital. and Raymond
be located on the fourth floor.
The entire floor is devoted to the Members of the 1000 Club Pinchak in Washington.
basic science laboratory work. thus far acknowledged are National Campaign
Mr. Abramsohn will join the The public campaign in Des
Laboratories are symmetrically as follows: staff of Dr. Tueckes in Davenport,
arranged---Pathology across the Moines and outlying cities of the
Dr. John S. Anderson, while the other members of the state, as well as in cities through-
east end of the building and the class-David Heflen, Mary Kles-
combined Physiology-Chemistry River Falls, Wis. out the nation which have shown
ner, Eugene Sheldahl, Carl Water- strong osteopathic support, will
laboratory at the west end of the
building between these two labora-
Dr. W. C. Andreen, Wy- bury, Robert Patton, Mahito Uba, be conducted by the profession
andotte, Mich. George Shimoda, Tyrus Peace with the cooperation of civic
tories are located the Em- and Vernon Stoner plan to
bryology - Histology laboratory Dr. C. O. Casey, Decatur, leaders in the respective com-
enter private practice directly. munities. The public drive of
and the Bacteriology-Parasitology Ill.
laboratory. Regardless of the course which the Des Moines College coincides
Stockrooms are placed between Dr. Byron L. Cash, Des each man has chosen to pursue, with that of three other osteo-
pathology and embryology for Moines the LOG BOOK wishes to ex- pathic colleges and will run con-
the storage of microscopes, and press its most cordial con- currently with the over-all, na-
between bacteriology and phy- Dr. Howard A. Graney, gratulations and best wishes for tional campaign headed by Dr.
siology for storage of chemicals. Des Moines success to each and every mem- R. McFarlane Tilley, Chairman
(Continued on Page 4) (Continued on Page Four) ber of the group. (Continued on Page 4)
THE LOG BOOK
jEllllllllllll l llll
llllrl l llll l!lIIiIII
The Challenge of |||illllllleIII
I |l|II|l|| ;
Dr. Ed Reese Surveys
The Degree, D.O. Revised Collee Calendar Laboratory Program
(In Conformity with ODT Request) And Makes Pledge
The following paragraphs sum-
marize the address given the December 0---Current Semester Ends Dr. Ed Reese, of the 1940 class
December, 1943, Senior Class at
their Senior Banquet. It is the
Januarv 10--Spring Semester Starts of Des Moines Still College, now
practicing in Kansas City, return-
custom of the Des Moines Still May 1.2---Spring Semester Ends ed to his alma mater to view the
Osteopathic Progress F u nd
College to extend a last mark of
respect and honor to the
AMay 15---Summer Semester Starts changes. Dr. Reese was en-
graduating seniors in the form of thusiastic about the initiative and
.i ll.ll l.lll ll.ll lll lllll ll
.t.lllll.lll.l llll.ltlll.gilll lll.llll.ll UIII l|||ll|l| |l| |g||l |.ailllll|l lill,|l| |lllll|l llllllll|| forward push of the College of-
a banquet. Dr. J. P. Schwartz,
President of the College, presided ficials. Deeply impressed by the
numbers, inferior in abilities and dependent growth which has attention paid to the Basic
at the dinner. During the course inferior in public service-there developed side-by-side and simul-
of the evening the following re- Sciences, Dr. Reese returns to his
persistent efforts. are testimony taneously with the "orthodox" offices in Kansas City, confident
marks were passed (quite of the genuine professional re- school. Each new discovery has
anonymously). that the alumni are doing a great
spect for Osteopathy. The Osteo- come to Osteopathy at the same job. "With this progressive
Upon attainment of the degree, pathic Profession has gained the time and with as great force as it spirit, a brilliant future looms
Doctor of Osteopathy, each man respect of unbiased qualified has come to Allopathy. Because ahead for Osteopathy," he feels.
achieves a pinnacle of success scientists-witness the recent ac- of the soundness of the Osteo-
and personal accomplishments ceptance of osteopathic papers by pathic Principles and philosophy In order to weld his convicitions
which is outstanding in his career. scientific journals, the additions of disease, many of these have and his intentions, Dr. Reese
He is free to choose the path of to the faculty of the osteopathic pledged $500 and ia new BMR
been early discarded or have
public service from that point on colleges, the collaboration of in- never become a part of the Pro- machine. This attitude and ef-
to the best of his abilities. In dependent scientists in large uni- fort are genuinely appreciated.
fession. For the practice of Osteo-
the pursuance of his chosen versities and the curiosity which pathy has been! nourished by the
course, he has brought upon him- is inevitably shown by scientists wisdom of Dr. A. T. Still, and
self great and new responsibili- who join osteopathic representa- the principles which he propound- Des Moines General
ties. tives in armchair research. But ed are still in force. Dr. Still,
Responsibilities most important of 'all, thel Osteo- whose great knowledge of the Hospital Remodeled
pathic Profession in the short human body, studious habits and
Upon accepting the invitation period of its history has at last intuitive insight into disease, Dr. J. P. Schwartz, President
to join the Osteopathic Profes- gained the respect of its own brought the science of Osteopathy of the Des Moines Goneral Hos-
sion, each young doctor delegates members. Alumni of osteopathic to the fore, is to be respected pital, announces a great number
to himself responsibilities to his colleges have pledged a half most highly as a scientist. It is of changes that have been made
home, to his community, to his million dollars for educational not sufficient, however, that the in that institution within the
College and lastly, a mutual re- progress, in many cases at a cost new Osteopathic Physician accept past few weeks, in order to im-
sponsibility to himself and his of personal privation. The mem- blindly the dictates of the "Old prove the organization and ef-
profession. bership in the A.O.A. is at its Doctor," but rather he should fiency of the building and staff.
The first are rather obvious peak in the history of Osteo- tear apart each item until he
duties which each man must fill pathy. The profession has at long reaches the bedrock of truth Internes' quarters now occupy
regardless of his profession. The last gotten behind itself. upon which the principle or tech- a sumptuous suite at the east end
dexterity and honor with which nique was founded. Only by such of the Hospital. The space re-
It is that profession, which in leased by the change is converted
he carries out the appointed tasks the scant half century of osteo- an intellectual search can the
are a measure of the respect with justly great and persistent Osteo- into a new, finely appointed
pathic education, has earned the examining room and office for
which his community regards respect of the laity, the legisla- pathic Philosophy permeate its
him. The ambitions which he own profession. It demands the the president.
tors. the medical profession, the
feels in requesting new respon- medical profession, the contem- greatest effort on the part of each The doctors' dining room has
sibilities are a measure of his porary scientists and the osteo- man to understand Osteopathy, been consolidated with the nurses'
civic and professional following. pathic physicians themselves, that and it requires the greatest wis- dining room; in order to effect
The degree of devotion to his now accepts new graduates of the dom of each man to comprehend this union service is now pro-
family, to his community and to osteopathic colleges. the science and see its applica- vided cafteria style. Data are
his patients is a measure of his tions in order that he dare to not available relevant to waist
happiness. Professional Progress chart the course of the Osteo- measurements, but casual ob-
pathic Profession. servation by the reporter would
Respect It is incumbent upon each man
to carry forward the tradition of The Challenge indicate that none of the staff has
Chief among the obligations suffered from the change. How-
progress of the profession. It
wyhich a young Osteopathic Phy- Because of the fact that a great ever, it may be necessary at a
is necessary that he shall prove deal of progress in healing has
sician has accepted is the dual later date to install a penthouse
responsibility to himself and his his worth to a noble profession. been made since the time of Dr.
Moreover, it is the acumen, the gymnasium.
profession, inclusive of his col- A. T. Still it is inevitable that
drive, the aims and ambitions of many of his statements have be- The former doctors' dining
lege. 'Great strides have been
the present day graduate which come inaccurate or incomplete. room has been converted into
made by the Osteopathic Profes-
are charting the course of Osteo- This, in itself, is mute testimony general offices, housing hospital
sion in its short history. It has
gained the respect of the laity pathy in the future. It is the to the necessity that each man record and files. In the basement
task of each new graduate to allow, or force, himself to change the clinic ward has been remodel-
as evidenced by the wide popular
demand for Osteopathic Phy- decide whether Osteopathy is to with the medical times. ed, including the installation of
be absorbed by the medical pro- He is
sicians. It has earned the re- duty-bound, out of respect to a tile floor. This unit occupies
spect of the legislators, as shown fession as too many have pro- himself, his profession and his the south end of the hospital
posed; whether it is to be a community, to march forward basement.
by the favorable practice acts
manipulative specialty; or whether
which prevail in most states of with Osteopathic Progress. He Among the utilities added to
the union; and more recently by its basically sound principles the hospital during the change is
shall prevail in the field of the has chosen a profession which re-
favorable reactions of the federal a Leitz photoelectric colorimeter
healing arts so that Osteopathy quires from this point on that he
legislature, w h i c h designated for the laboratory, new lighting
shall not be a competitor of be a student. Through the years,
Osteopathic Physicians as re- for the operating room, an in-
cipients of funds through ap- "orthodox" medicine but shall be he must learn, change, adapt and cubator and an infant resuscita-
the healing art. Osteopathy shall tor.
propriations for naval and U. S. build. The Profession which he
Public Health Service commis- be precisely what each graduate
demands that it shall be-and the now joins deserves this mark of The Des Moines General Hos-
sions. It has earned the. respect pital has, for the past two years,
of the medical profession, as lower the goal, the less will be respect. It is a genuine chal-
the professional attainments in offered a two weeks' externeship.
manifested by the numerous at- lenge. for the students of the Des.
tempts to imitate and borrow the next 20, 50 or 100 years.
Moines Still Colege. Its spirit of
osteopathic techniques, if not Osteopathy was announced as cooperation and progress has
osteopathic principles; the legis- a professional entity in 1874. The NOTICE transcended the increased burdens
lative efforts of the medical pro- most casual observer can ap- If and when you change and restrictions of a nation at
fession to curb osteopathic prac- preciate, therefore, that Osteo- your address, please notify the war. With the Osteopathic Pro-
tice cannot be perennially exert- pathy is not an offshoot of Log Book promptly. fession the Des Moines General
ed against a group inferior in "Medicine", but rather an in- Hospital goes forward.
I
THE LOG BOOK