1953 (The Log Book)

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OSTEOPATHIC Log PHYSICIANS
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PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY
Vol. No. 30 JANUARY, 1953 Number 1
Anniversary Ontario Osteopaths
CHICAGO, (AOA)-Iota Tau Win Battle, Are
Sigma, first osteopathic fraterni- Granted Self-Rule
ty, celebrates its golden anniver-
sary this year. 'The Alpha chap- TORONTO, (AOA) -The in-
ter was chartered at Kirksville fluential Toronto Daily Star,
May 23, 1903, although it was with Canada's largest circula-
founded in December, 1902. tion-over 450,000-in a 3-col-
umn article under a 6-column
Dr. Alexander F. McWilliams
headline reports under a headline
of Boston, one of the original
as above:
founders, is the current presi-
dent. The society has 1750 mem- "The 20-year battle by On-
bers and a chapter at each of the tario osteopaths for the right to
six osteopathic colleges. govern, license and examine mem-
bers of their profession ended in
victory today with announce-
Dr. Fitz Joins ment by the provincial govern-
ment that a board of directors
College Family
of osteopathy has been estab-
lished.
"The orders-in-council posted
today allows osteopaths to set up
a governing board with power to
discipline and license their own
members and have control over
qualifications.
"Chairman of the new board
will be Dr. Douglas Firth, direc-
tor of public relations for the
Ontario Osteopathic Association.
"Dr.Firth said the profession
man, Ph.D., Des Moines, Iowa. would continue to press for new
legislation which would grant
When two former Russian prisoners of war get together they
osteopaths broader practice
reminisce; usually each one has an incredible story to tell, incredible rights. This includes the right to.
for the civilized world, but commonplace in Russia. perform surgery when qualified,
prescribe durgs and assume the
Before Christmas, 1952, Dr. Walter E. Heinlen, Chief Surgeon at
title 'doctor'."
Still Osteopathic Hospital, asked Dr. Ernst V. Enzman, instructor
in Embryology at Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy and Surg- Sixth Annual Academy
ery if he would visit with one of his patients. Dr He.inlen explained
Prize Contest
to Dr. Enzman that Mr. Ploog came from Germany years ago and
The Academy of Applied Os-
Dr. Erle W. Fritz would enjoy visiting with someone with whom he could reminisce.
teopathy announces its Sixth An-
Erle W. Fitz, D.O., joined the After the first "Wie Geht's", your Editor, who accompanied Dr. nual Prize Contest. Cash prizes
faculty of DMSCOS December 1, Enmzan on his visit with Mr. Ploog, felt like a forgotten spectator of $100.00 for first prize, $75.00
1952 as Chairman of the Division at old home week. Watching these men-the smiles on their faces, for second prize and $50.00 for
of Psychiatry. the twinkle in their eyes, hearing the sound of their laughter, and, third prize will be awarded for
Dr. Fitz, a 1942 graduate of then-the grim look on their faces, the change of the tone in their the three best papers of not
Kirksville College of Osteopathy voices and the absence of laughter, gave one the impression that more than 2,500 words submitted
and Surgery, interned in the these people were reliving events in their lives-happy days of their by any Junior or Senior student
Massachusetts Osteopathic Hos- youth and then the times which they wanted to forget but could not. of Osteopathy on the following
pital in Jamaica Plains, Boston, subject: "The Role of the Osteo-
It wasn't until the next day that your Editor found out that these
Massachusetts. pathic Lesion in Chronic Degen-
two men discovered that they had been Russian prisoners of war in
Following 6 years as a general Siberia 35 years ago. Mr. Ploog for six years, from 1915 until 1921 erative diseases."
practitioner in Medford, Massa- and Dr. Enzman for five years, from 1916 until the summer of 1921. Three copies must be submitted
chusetts, Dr. Fitz began his 3 Dr. Enzman was an Austrian army officer and Mr. Ploog, a member to the Director of the Bureau of
year Residency in Psychiatry in of the German infantry. A c a d e m y Publications. Dr.
Still-Hildreth Sanatorium at Ma- Thomas L. Northup, Altamont
2on, Missouri on December 1, Some of the things they talked about seemed more like fiction Court Apts, Morristown, N. J.,
1949. than actual happenings. These they did not want printed. They did before April 1, 1953.
consent to the following.
Dr. Fitz is married and has
two sons-William, 8, and Ste- The "whites" were defeated and fled leaving the city of Swerd-
If and when you change
phan, 18 months. The family lowsk empty of soldiers. The victorious Reds entered the city two
your address, please notify
residence is at 1013 Kingman hours later. During these two hours, the prisoners of war took over the LOG BOOK promptly.
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serum amylase reaches its peak serum lipase is normal in acute The President Chats
within 24 hours, then maintains pancreatitis at the onset, and
this level about 48 hours, fol- then rises slowly after about 72 The dawn of the New Year,
lowed by a sharp drop, and with- hours, reaching its peak in about with all of its hidden secrets,
in a week from start of the at- a week. presents a challenge to the in-
tack is usually down to normal In summary, an initial high tellect of man. Serious problems
levels. Therefore it is impera- amylase and a low lipase is in- to be solved, disappointments to
tive that determinations be made dicative of acute pancreatitis; a be encountered and joys to be ex-
perienced will be ours. Yes, 1953
early in the clinical course of the low or slightly elevated amylase
holds for each of us more secrets
disease. and a higher than normal lipase
than has any of the past years.
indicative of chronic pancreatitis,
The value of serum lipase de- and neither situation is indicated As we take an inventory of our
terminations is in the diagnosis in the absence of either of these past, we readily realize that with-
of chronic recurrent pancreatitis. out friends our present efforts
conditions.
The normal values in serum is would be futile-so as an indi-
from 0.1 to 1.1 units, where 1 Space permits only the men- vidual or as an institution, one of
unit is equal to 1 ml. of 0.05 tion of one other pancreatic func- the prime objectives for the New
Normal sodium hydroxide, which tion test-the Secretin stimula- Year would be the widening of
is used to titrate the fatty acids tion test. Secretin is a specific our world of friends.
liberated by the lypolitic activity pancretic stimulant, and when so During the Christmas vacation
upon a fat or oil substrate. The used, with a tube placed so that much work was accomplished at
principle of the determination is pure duodenal contents are ob- the college by constructing a new
incubation of a fat base (Ethyl tained, it is possible to examine Pathology laboratory on the first
Butyrate) with a known quantity this fluid for the concentrations floor of the college building. This
MaBxi ocMh.e mSitsettrtyn, er,a nIdn stCrulicntiocra lin of the patient's aerum at 37° C. of trypsin, lipase and amylase, new beautiful and efficient lab-
Biochemist, Still Osteopathic for 24 hours, and to measure the and to accurately diagnose many oratory will not only provide the
Hospital fatty acids liberated by titration disorders of the pancreas. Louis school with another most modern
with sodium hydroxide. The Bauman has summarized both laboratory but allows for the ex-
Clinical Test Useful method used is that of Myers. the methods and interpretations pansion of the other existing
The lipase levels are initially ele- of this test in an excellent mono- laboratories of the college. These
In the Diagnosis
vated (usually in the range of graph, "Diagnosis of Pancreatic improvements are possible
Of Pancreatic Disease 4 to 6 units) in attack of recur- Disease", published in 1949 by through the contributions of
rent chronic pancreatitis, rises J. B. Lippincott Company. How- Friends of the College. If Educa-
Clinically we are limited to ex- for about 72 hours following the ever, at the present time this tion is to remain on its present
amination of the enzymes of the attack, and then very slowly re- test is not a routine laboratory level, Friends of Education will
pancreas, as they appear in the turns to normal. By contrast the procedure. be responsible by their generous
blood stream, feces and duodenal contributions to our colleges and
fluids. Briefly the pancreas Russian Prisoners- universities.
Figures on the 1952-53 Status
manufactures four enzymes of (Continued from Page 1) of Colleges, printed in the New
importance, which act upon each the military arsenal and sold guns, uniforms, even pianos to the York Times, December 14, 1952,
Russian civilians.
of the basic food materials of the shows that deficits persist in the
human body - lipase acting on Both Dr. Enzman and Mr. Ploog worked as farm hands at one American colleges and universi-
fats, amylase acting on starches time. They both learned to their grief that it was "bad manners" ties as the enrollment rises. The
and trypsin and chymotrypsin to go to sleep with their feet pointing toward the sacred picture survey further points out that
acting on proteins. Laboratory de- (icon) in the corner of the room. although the total college enroll-
ing on proteins. Laboratory de- These men talked about how the first German and Austrian ment has gone up the number of
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emergency tests and shouild be s i g h t." American education
performed immediately upon ad- In discussiong the common Russian, especially the farmer, both leaders are disturbed at the fi-
mission to a hospital and before agreed that he is good-natured, cruel, ignorant, hospitable in short, nancial plight of the colleges."
primitive. "Appeals to business, industry,
any sedation is administered.
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80 units. The principle of the part of the American heritage."
chemical determination is to in- Do former Russian risoners hate the Russians? Rarely. Both Our Colleges of Osteopathy are
cubate a starch substrate with a men agreed that most former prisoners pity them. They seem in- not exceptions to the general
known quantity of serum for a capable of creating a decent government or an efficient social system conditions as they exist in the
definite amount of time, at 70° by their own efforts. other institutions of higher edu-
C., and to measure the quantity How did these men come to America? Mr. Ploog came to the cation throughout the country.
of reducing sugars liberated by United States in 1922 on an immigration quota to live with relatives Shall not every Osteopathic
action of the enzyme. In acute here in Iowa. Dr. Enzman's eventual arrival is another incredible Physician resolve to make more
pancreatitis the serum amylase story but it involves service with the British Army, 11 years in Friends for Osteopathy in 1953
rises very sharply and within six China, etc. and thus, more financial assist-
hours of the start of an attack Speaking for both of them, Dr. Enzman said, "Words cannot ance for our Osteopathic Col-
and can reach the amazing levels describe our thankfulness and appreciation for being permitted to leges.
onfo s1ti2c0 0 ptuor p1o5s0e0s uannitys . vaFluoer doiavger- bheocpoem eth actit izween s haovf e thien gsroemaete sstm aclol unwtrayy osnh oweanr tho. ur Mapr.p rPelcoioatgi oann db yI echMo afyr omO tshtee olpipast hoicf eveErdyu Ocasttieoon-
300 units is positive for the diag- being good and useful members of our society-Mr. Ploog, a farmer pathic P h y s i c i a n throughout
nosis of acute pancreatitis. The and I, a teacher." 1953.
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Dean's Letter the scheduled time, but come Surgeons Oppose rendering of combined state-
Accentuating the negative is werheedn btyh eo tihnesrtr usctutodre nitss naont db oytohu- Fee-Splitting mbee nrtesn, dae rceodm boinn eidn istitaalt embiellnint gm abyy
sometimes the most effective way can have his undivided attention. The American College of Os- the attending surgeon, providing
of making a point. In conferring He may appreciate alibis, espe- teopathic Surgeons, during its it is itemized as follows:
with students on scholastic prob- cially unique ones. 1952 Clinical Assembly during 1. Name of each doctor
lems, it is found that poor study 8. Do not record experiments October, went on record as being 2. Services rendered
habits are more responsible for while in the laboratory. Wait sev- definitely opposed to "Fee-Split- 3. Individual charges
low grades and failures than any eral weeks. When some observa- ting." 4. Combined statements shall
other cause. tions have been forgotten the In the premises of their formal carry the following paragraph so
The following humorous ex- record will be shorter. Hand in resolution, the College of Surg- that no confusion may be creat-
tract from a recent issue of your reports at or after exmina- eons recites that the patient is ed:
Chemical and Engineering News tion time when the instructor is entitled "to full knowledge as to "This statement is rendered
may be considered more impres- too busy to read them. the identity of, the services ren- for information as to the doctors
dered, and the charges of each who participated in your care
sive than any lengthy serious 9. Never work with clean ap- physician who has rendered ser- during your hospital stay; the
dissertation on study habits. paratus. Many discoveries and vice" and that the doctor-patient services rendered by each, and
HOW TO FAIL A COURSE inventions have resulted from confidence "is materially the charges of each. All pay-
Carl Otto of the University of chance impurities. strengthened by frank discussion ments are to be made direct to
Maine sent us the following list 10. Use dice to determine best and full understanding as to the the office of each doctor and are
of 13 easy steps to failing a answers to "true and false" and nature of the fees charged." to be receipted by each doctor."
course in chemistry. He reminds "multiple choice" questions. This Further, fee-splitting (secret di- (c) Combined or joint state-
us also that there are reputed to method is quick and gives a va- vision) "violates all rules of hon- ments that fail to itemize the
be 13 steps to a gallows. ried pattern of answers. A crys- est conduct and destroys the con- name of the doctors, the services
1. Be absent frequently. Let tal ball may be better for the fidence of the public in the doc- rendered and the amount of in-
the slightest indisposition keep "completion type." tor and is otherwise against the dividual charges shall be consid-
you at home. Pamper that tired 11. Don't review old prelims. public interest." ered unethical.
feeling. Think of the others-it Let the dead past lie in peace. A portion of the resolution (d) Any other procedure or
might be catching. The future lies in pieces anyway. follows: method of billing or of collecting
fees which may result, inten-
2. When attending class make 12. Pad the body of essay type "THEREFORE BE IT RE- tionally or otherwise, in the pa-
a dramatic entrance after the questions with Lincoln's Gettys- SOLVED that the Ameican Col- tient not having full knowledge
lecture begins. The instructor burg Address repeated as many lege of Osteopathic Surgeons de- as to the fees charged, the origin
will thus get acquainted with you times as needed to give impres- clares itself opposed to the fol- of such charges and the recipient
sooner. sive length. The beginning and lowing practices as being un- of the moneys involved, shall be
ethical:
3. Do not study the assign- end should be pertinent to the considered unethical.
ments. The instructor disagrees subject matter. The instructor (a) The secret division of a (e) Surgeons who have a reg-
with some of the text anyway. may read that much. fee between two physi- ular assistant at operations may
IBni llf, acwth, yi f byuoyu tahree tneoxtt s.on the GI sta1r3e.s Ify oua inp asthsien gf acge,r adyeo u satrilel (b) Tcahisae n tsdo.e ctehpet ioonp eoaft ian gp astuierngt- psaisyt anhtim h adsi rercetfleyr. redW hthene tphaet ieanst-
4. Postpone doing homework hopelessly intelligent. Your last eon. to the operating surgeon, the
until after that done by others chance is to study all night be- (c) The payment of a refer- surgeon shall follow the proced-
has been discussed in class. The fore the final exam and appear ring physician for assist- ure as outlined."
time saved more than makes up there bleary eyed, mentally fag- ance during an operation, The College of Surgeons then
for the time lost on prelims. ged, and barely awake. without the knowledge of outlined the procedures to be fol-
5. Do not pay attention to the the patient (as to the lowed by that group in advancing
figures and curves the instructor fact and as to the the principles set forth before.
puts on the blackboard. That Dr. Moates amount) or the payment This entire subject has been one
girl last night had better ones To Texas with the knowledge of the of considerable controversy in
and the blind date tonight better patient, of an amount not the circles of the several schools
have. customary or reasonable of medicine, and the foregoing
6. If the text says two certain in relation to the service outlines a comprehensive test to
define and guide all concerned.
reagents give a white precipitate rendered.
when mixed, but the experiment "BE IT FURTHER RE-
ATLAS NEWS
produces a blue one, do not ques- SOLVED that the American Col-
tion why. It is just a chemys- lege of Osteopathic Surgeons be- Here's a news item I received
tery. In fact, why bother with lieves that ethical relations be- from a little bird (with a mous-
laboratory when the results are tween patients and doctors in fi- tache)-the engagement of An-
all in the book. Avoid contradic- nancial transactions shall be thony W. Moscal of Windsor, On-
tions. based upon: trio, to Miss Kathleen McNamara
7. Do not attend laboratory at (a) Each physician who has of Limerick-the spelling is cor-
rendered service to the patient rect, believe me-Ireland. They
shall bill the patient directly for will walk the aisle to marital
ZbLe log Biook
that service. bliss this coming April. Con-
(b) If the Governing Board of gratulations to a fine young cou-
the Hospital has approved the ple. Another Atlas man joining
The Official Publication of the great brotherhood of honored
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE A 1950 graduate of Kansas husbands.
OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY City College of 'Osteopathy, Dr. December 7, 1952, saw the re-
Moates interned in Detroit Osteo- turn of our wandering externes-
Accepted for mailing at special rates pathic Hospital, Detroit, Michi- We welcome back Jorgensen,
oAfc tp oosft agOec topbreorv id3e, d 19fo17r, ina utSheocrtiiozend 1F1e0b3., gan, before joining the staff in Wise, Walters, Woofenden, Petty,
3. 1923. DMSCOS October 1, 1951. Hatchitt, Taylor, Blackwell, and
John B. Moates, D.O. Dr. Moates planned to visit Wilcher.
ruEarnyt er3e, d 19a2s3 , seacto ntdh e cplaossst omffaicttee r,a t FDeebs- with his Mother and two chil- At the same time the above
Moines, Iowa, under the Act of August John B. Moates, D.O., until re- dren, Shirley Anne, 6, and John men returned to Des Moines,
24. 1912. cently a supervisor in the Still David, 4, before entering prac- Richard Stahlman and Lee Walk-
WENDELL R. FULLER College Clinic has returned to his tise. Dr. Dr. Moates' address is er left for similar six months
Editor home in Abilene, Texas where he 1842-North 9th Street, Abilene, externships at Columbus and
intends to practise. Texas. (Continued on Page 4)
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Atlas Club- is doing well in a "preceptorship" P.S.G. Congratulations, Mother a n d
(Continued from Page 3) with Dr. Honsinger at Ames, Dad.
Flint Osteopathic Hospitals re- Iowa . . . Irv. Posner, June '56, Well, everyone returned from
spectively. I saw Lee on my visit is about ready to get married in the holiday vacation wishing it The fraternity is preparing for
to Flint. Other than a slightly the near future, but still looks were beginning instead of end- a series of work nights to be held
running nose, he was happy and worried . . . Joe Maxwell, June ing. The vacation was all too once each month. The first in
working hard. '54, has passed his Florida boards short, but was well spent by some the series will be on Feb. 16th at
Alumni attention! If there is and is all smiles . . . A. Tem-
anything we would like as a temie, June '56, spent the holi- of the fellows. Take Bob Botz the fraternity house. Speaker
club it would be news from you. days in Des Moines and shivered for example-he returned with a for the evening is Dr. Erle
Jot a postcard or letter if you while thinking of his home in wife. The happy event occurred Fitz, new faculty member and
know some news which might be Ethiopia . . . B. Gold, June '56, on January 3rd, at Holy Family head of the department of psy-
of interest to your classmates is establishing himself about Catholic Church. The bride was chiatry. Dr. Fitz will use as his
and to us. I'll do my best to town as quite a piano player . . . formerly Miss Mattie Lou Bren-
he is now playing professionally subject PSYCHIATRY IN GEN-
include everything in my reports. del of Grand Blank, Michigan.
. .. Max Stettner, June 55, and ERAL PRACTICE. Everyone is
Mail your correspondence to Fred She now is employed as obstetri-
Smith, Still College, Des Moines, Jack Stanzler, June '55, are cal nurse at Still Hospital. Con- most welcome and cordially invit-
working quite hard these days
Iowa. We'll be looking for some gratulations and best wishes to ed to attend.
and promise to come up soon with
communiques. both of you.
a few surprises. Guest speaker for the second
L.O.G. sympathetically extends A telegram was received at the event of the series will be Abra-
L. 0. G.
its heartfelt condolences to fraternity house announcing the ham Gelperin, M.D., D.P.H., Di-
L.O.G. members came back to Brother Dick Kalman on the arrival of a baby boy on January rector, Des Moines-Polk Co.
school with renewed interest af- passing of his beloved father. 5th to Al and Doris Conway, Health Department. Dr. Gel-
ter the holiday season as they perin will speak at 7:45 p.m. at
viewed the wonderful reconstruc- the fraternity house on Monday
tion going on about the school evening, March 16th. His sub-
building. Those new walls and ject will be A BRIEF OUTLINE
rooms certainly provide a morale OF PRESENT PREVENTIVE
boost to the fatigued and ex- PROCEDURES AND TECH-
hausted upper classmen. The NIQUES WITH PARTICULAR
renovated rooms provide a visual REFERENCE TO THE UTILI-
indication of the progress Osteo- ZATION OF VACCINES AND
pathy is making. ANTIBIOTICS. Again a most
L.O.G. urges by example and cordial invitation is herein ex-
exhortation, all students to con- tended to each of you to attend
tribute to the progress by high . . .you are most welcome.
scholastic achievement ad exem- On February 28th and March
plary personal conduct in public 1st, initiation ceremonies will be
relations. Participation in com- held for the pledges. Following
munity affairs and ASSUMING the completion of ceremonies on
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUB- Sunday a dinner will be held.
LIC WELFARE are methods of Dr. Floyd E. Dunn, Grand Coun-
contributing to Osteopatic pro- cil President, guest speaker will
gress. These means require no address the old and new fraterni-
money, enrich personal relation- ty members after the dinner.
ships and broaden one's horizons.
We want to remind everyone
TRAVELOG that there will be a Valentine
party to which you are all wel-
Marty Fleischer, June '52 now the Club 100, December 12, 1952, was a great success," states come. Watch for the posters an-
intering at Art Center is about Edward Rugenstein, council president. "The turn-out far nouncing the party. There will be
to wed . . . Herschel Martin, exceeded our expectations. This is the first time that all fra- good music and fun for all. We
June '52, writes that he thorough- ternities have joined together for one big Christmas Dance believe a most enjoyable evening
ly enjoys his internship at Akron, and it was very successful in every way. Thanks to all of is in the making. Come out and
Ohio . . . Mike Magen, June '51, you-doctors and students-for your splendid cooperation." join us.
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Vol. No. 30 .~~~~~~~~~~~~~F~E~BR~U~A~R~Y~, ~1~95~3 ~~Nme 2 Number 2
Advancement Or The President Chats
Retrenchment?
What An Important Month
David E. Reid, D.O., General This Is:
Chairman Osteopathic Progress
Fund This should be a month of re-
Has our pride in our osteopath- dedication for every True Ameri-
ic colleges as educational institu- can. We should rededicate our-
tions blinded us to the fact that selves to the true principles of
they are also business concerns the American Way of Life and
with all the problems involved in be truly proud of the heritage
a large busines operation? There which is ours.
is reason to believe that it has. We should be humble in ap-
Very apparent to all of us are the preciation to the names of two
larger student bodies and facul- great Americans whose birth-
ties, the larger and better days we celebrate this month.
equipped libraries and labora- One, the Father of Our Country
tories, and the new clinics and -The other, the Savior of Our
hospitals. Not so obvious are the Nation.
amnonrutgala geosp eorna tipohnyasli cadl epfilcaintsts, atnhde L es for Since the day when Abe Lin-
the important needs of the pres- United Cerebral Palsy Associations Inc., and President E. F. coln saved our great nation, we
ent and future which cannot be Peters of DMSCOS pause for the photographer on their way have experienced a number of
to an all college convocation. important adventures in Ameri-
fulfilled out of present resources.
can Democracy. We all remember
Like any business, the osteo- "50,000 volunteer workers in the fight against Cerebral Palsy that Great War to End Wars-
pathic colleges must operate on need your help now and in the future if we are to defeat this dis- That War to Make The World
balanced budgets. Anything else ease which threatens thousands of men, women and children in the Safe For Democracy-What a
is suicidal. However, operating United States today," stated Dr. C. C. Atwood, Director of Field great disappointment-No soon-
expenses greatly exceed tuition Services for the United Cerebral Palsy Associations Inc., during er had the smoke of battle di'ed
and other institutional income an all college convocation on January 21. down until new clouds of War
and the colleges must rely on the ( Continued on Paone ) were gathering on the horizon of
annual giving of alumni and
the world.
friends to make up the difference.
If adequate financial help is not Then, nearly a quarter of a
received, budgets must still be century later, came that, great
balanced and the only alternative international conflict known as
is retrenchment. World War II-The War of the
Should retrenchment be neces- Four Freedoms-And still we are
sary, where will it begin ? Will it experiencing wars and rumors of
be in faculty reduction; in the wars.
'elimination of courses from the Last fall, my wife and I had
curriculum; in the restriction of
the pleasure of visiting Pearl
clinical training; in the elimina-
Harbor. As we went out to the
tion or reduction of research ? Re-
sunken Battleship 'Utah,' where
trenchment would not be an easy
54 officers and men are still en-
process and whatever form it
cased at their duty stations, my
( Continued on Page 4)
heart sank. Then, moving on down
the harbor to the grave of the
Residency in
Battleship 'Arizona' with its bow
Osteopathy extending above the water line
Myron B. Barstow, D.O., writes -the Ensign flying from its
that he is looking for graduates staff, where 1102 Officers and
who are genuinely interested in Men are still entombed, I could
osteopathic diagnosis and therapy, !Mrs. Burton E. Poundstone, (left), Vice President of the only ask myself this one question:
and intend to practice as osteo- Auxiliary to the Polk County Society of Osteopathic Physi- "Did These Officers and Men Die
pathic physicians. For informa- cians and Surgeons and Mrs. G.I.G. Shambaugh (second in Vain?"
tion regarding this Residency in from left) President of the Women's Association of the From Pearl Harbor we visited
Osteopathy write to: Westminster Presbyterian Church accept materials from the "Arlington of the Pacific"
Myron B. Barstow, D.O., Massa- President E. F. Peters (right) of D.M.S.C.O.S. atop the Punch Bowl. While view-
chusetts Osteopathic Hospital, 222 Watching the proceedings are Reverend Chester T. R. ing the thousands of 'white slabs,'
South Huntington Ave., Jamaica Yeates (third from left) Pastor of the church, Mr. A. C. each slab a tribute to a life, so
Plain, Mass. Parmenter, Administrator of Still Osteopathic Hospital, and that America might continue to
Dr. C. O. Casey, D.M.S., '20 memTbheers mofe mthbee rsW oofm ethne's WAessstomciiantsitoenr oWf othmee nC'sh uArscsho.ciation btheo utghhet Lacnadm e oft o thmee , Fhreade, tthhee
of Decatur, Illinois, passed will use this material to make gowns, surgical pads and other world been educated to the "Doc-
away Sunday, February 8, articles needed in Still Osteopathic Hospital as their service trine of Truth and Freedom"-
1953 in St. Petersburg, Flor- project for the year. (Mrs. Shambaugh is the wife of Dr. entombed sailors, white crosses
ida. G. I. G. Shambaugh, instructor in Dental Medicine in and white slabs would not be so
D.M.S.C. O.S.)
(Continued on Page 2)
THE LOG BOOK
The President Chats mal composition, and yet be so Dean's Letter
badly scarred that the extra
(Continued frown Page 1) strain of renal function tests A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE
would show them to be deficient.
much in evidence throughout the In practice this is extremely How does the average college
world today. rare. A strictly normal urine is graduate feel at the time of com-
Education and democracy are practically never encountered mencement ? Does he feel that he
inseparable. Therefore, democracy with kidney impariment. is fully trained to step out into
is the inspiration of modern the world and compete success-
Secondly, tests give no sug-
ideals of Freedom-of Equality fully with those'who have been
gestion of the cause of deficient
-of Justice; Democracy is the function. This, though obvious, is working in their trade or pro-
hope of all oppressed people, peo- commonly forgotten. Thus renal fession for several years?
ple who live in poverty and des- inadequacy may be due to ne- He probably feels -quite be-
pair. Democracy is the result of phritis, to stone, to tumours, etc. wildered for a time, at least un-
Education. til he has acquired some experi-
Abe Lincoln's great plea in the Thirdly, the possible influence ence. The essential difference be-
'60's' was "Build for Peace- of non-renal factors should al- tween the two trained men ob-
Unity-Opportunity." ways be borne in mind. Rate of viously is EXPERIENCE.
absorbtion from the intentine may
In his 2nd inaugural address be a factor in the rate of excre- The recent graduate most cer-
on March 4, 1865 he said, "With tion of urine. The liver may in- tainly accumulated a mass of
malice toward none, with charity fluence the amount of a substance facts during his college days-he
for all: With firmness in the reaching the kidneys. Excretion has accumulated knowledge and
Right, As God gives us to see the may be subnormal owing to di- he sometimes wonders if it was
wRoigrhkt , wlee t aures sintr:i vteo tob infdin iushp tthhee MaBxi oAchl. emSitsettrtyn, era, nIdn stCrulicntiocra lin mDiienti shhaesd ap rgordeuact tiinofnl ueinn cteh eo nb okdidy-. veTryh em kuncohw. ledge is of little val-
nation's wounds: to care for him Biochemist, Still Osteopathic ney function, particularly the in- ue to him until he has learned
who shall have borne the battle, Hospital gestion of water, salts and pro- how to put it to work. In other
and for his widow, and his or- tein. Even if healthy, kidneys do words, he must acquire experi-
pachhaienv-et o andd o chearlils h wah icjhu st manayd Kidney Function Tests noRt eepxecarteetde if ogbivseernv antioo ncsh ancae .r e ence.
laansdt ingw itphe acael,l anmaotinogn s.o" ursTelhvoesse, Renal efficiency tests are often needed to follow progress. cyAcl e misa nb umilat ya nkdn okwn owho wth e a sibgi--
words of yesterday are the words of value when viewed as an ex- The objects of kidney function nificance of each separate part,
so appropo today. tension of clinical observation. tests can be summarized as fol- but only by experience can he
Naturally in the majority of cas- lows: (1) Differential diagnosis show that he can operate it.
Underlying Lincoln's every es chemical tests simply confirm from non-renal diseases; (2) In
move was his constant thought clinical opinion, but in so doing unilaterial disease, diagnosis of A student may know that a liv-
of Education. We all know of give additional confidence. Oc- the side affected; (3) Estimate of ing being is composed of a few
his struggle for an education and casionally chemical tests are in- degree of damage to each kidney, chemical elements, which exist as
his contributions to education. dispensable or necessitate a re- or proof that one or both kidneys several hundred compounds. He
Never in the history of higher vision of conclusions drawn from is functionally efficient; (4) Esti- may know the difference between
education have our colleges and clinical examination. mate of total damage; (5) Re- muscle and fat. He may differ-
ucreonsuipvnoetrensrsiiitnbigeils i taietf as ctheades psrutehcsehey n atp atprieaml lei.enng- whTichhe res hoaurled biem preomrtaemntb erpeodi nitns ppreoagtendo siess toimr atrtieoantms eanst .an aid to eHpnoets iiatmtieoa nyb ,a entiwnd effeuannc ctt,ht ieole nsaskr enol fe ttaahllel ppcaaorrmttss-.
interpreting results of renal ef- In conclusion the primary pur- of the body, and yet be an utter
'The basic role of an institution ficiency tests. First, it is diffi- pose of renal function tests failure as a doctor.
of higher education is to (1) pre- cult or impossible to assess "re- should be an estimation of dam-
serve, (2) disseminate and (3) serve power." No evidence of de- age of a kidney or total damage He would fail as a doctor be-
advance knowledge. Today, our ficient function is obtained until of both kidneys. Other factors in- cause he does not understand
colleges have these tasks to per- two-thirds or three-quarters of fluencing renal function tests, what he knows. His knowledge
form, but in addition they are renal tissue has been rendered and which must be considered in alone is of little value, but his
confronted with anew list of re- functionless. In other words, if their evaluation are heart disease knowledge is of great value if ac-
sponsibilities. These additional tests are "normal," kidneys may (renal congestion) diseases of companied by understanding.
responsibilities are due from the be healthy, or slightly damaged, blood vessels, and especially of Understanding requires more
present state of world affairs or moderately deficient in func- renal vessels (renal ischaemia); mental exertion than the simple
and are due principally to the tion, but they cannot be serious- fall of blood pressure and there- accumulation of facts and is not
splitting of the atom and the ly damaged. If clinical examina- for the lazy mind.
fore of glomerular filtration rate
threat of communism. tion, including careful urinary
examination, is negative, "nor- (the moribund state); vasomotor Knowledge with understanding
This is the age of ideas. Facts mal" efficiency tests probably in- influences; gross alterations of is the asset of the superior doc-
alyn di mmpaocrhtainnet,s bauret istt ilils wwohnadt romuesn- dicate healthy kidneys. I might composition of blood; action of ttoowr aarndd peroxvpiedriienngc et hew iulln ddeor smtauncdh-
believe that controls the world mention that a careful urine ex- hormones; and obstruction to ing.
amination is perhaps the most
we live in, and what men think useful, practical test of renal urinary passages, as by an en- Commencement marks essen-
that threatens our way of life. function. If proteinuria is accom- larged prostate, pregnant uterus, tially the beginning of experience
The battle of ideologies is on, and panied by granular or epithelial tumors, etc. for the regular college graduate.
we could lose it by default.
casts, the kidneys cannot be In the next issue the author For the student doctor, the clin-
Therefore, as Free People in a strictly healthy, however good ics and hospital provide experi-
Free, Land, we must become more are efficiency tests. will discuss the tests employed ences before graduation. The dis-
concerned about American Edu- The converse needs commnent in Kidney Function studies. cerning student doctor has the
cation and Its Problems. Yes, too. Is it possible, in the absence rare opportunity of enhancing his
"Freedom is our Sacred Trust- of proteinuria and an abnormal knowledge with understanding,
kLeeetp's Kit eetph roItu,"g hb ust trwoen gc ane duocnaly- dbee pporseits, enfto?r Irne noatlh einr awdeoqrudas,c yd oetos NOTE: In the last issue of lhounmg blbye ftoor et heh ew porrelds eanst s a hdiomcstoerlf.
tional institutions. the Log Book in describing the
an unsatisfactory test have any
significance when urine is per- Somogi method of Amyease
fectly normal? Theoretically it determination, a correction is To whom would you like
If and when you change is possible that kidneys might be necessary. The temperature of - to have the Log Book sent?
ythoeu rL OaGdd rBeOssO, Kp lpearsoem pntolyti.fy completely healed after a severe incubation is 37°C. NOT 70°C. drSesesn!d us the name and ad-
lesion, and excrete urine of nor-
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THE LOG BOOK
Atlas News with a Christmas party which we girl born on the 31st of January. ed in laying the cornerstone for
all enjoyed so much. A delicious Congratulations also go to Broth- the new hospital at Youngstown,
The Club members, wives and a dinner, attractive decorations and er William Crommett and his Ohio. The new building will
roomful of interested observers games highlighted the evening. wife, Margaret, who became the have a capacity of 50 beds and
thoroughly enjoyed Dr. E. Fitz January 6, a technique session parents of a bouncing baby boy will open in March, 1953.
,on February 2. His subject, "Psy- was held at Sally Sutton's home on the 6th of February. The Sid Adler, June '50 is now
chotic Art", was fascinating. The with Dr. Sara Jean Gibson and local diaper service wants to practicing in Levittown, Penna.,
lecture, illustrated by a few of Dr. Nancy DeNise giving us val- thank you fellows; they're hiring and is reportedly "stamping" out
his vast collection of paintings, uable pointers in technique. an extra man this month due to a lot of disease.
was a summary of work he began Dr. Byron Laycock spoke to the increased demand for their ser-
in Macon during his sojourn there. sorority January 28, at Dr. Sara vices. Newman Club News
Dr. Fitz reminded us that Psy-
Jean Gibson's office, on the fi-
chotic Art Analysis actually be- nancial aspects of practice, from L.O.G. Father Weiss, the Club's Chap-
gan in the 18th Century but little lain and advisor has been trans-
which we all gained some useful
work has been done in the last This frat had a very well at- ferred to Portsmouth as the new
information regarding the pa-
50 years. While there in Macon tended meeting Monday night, assistant pastor.
tient's financial relationship to
Dr. Fitz began an art class for February 9, 1953. Several im- The Club deeply regrets the
the physician. Dr. Adelaide Mc-
recreation for the patients; from portant business matters were loss of Father Weiss, as he was
Cormick from Milo, Iowa at-
this he began serious considera- discussed. It was decided that a the one who helped the Catholic
tended and was warmly wel-
tion of art in therapy, diagnosis, "Newsletter" will be published students at Still to establish our
comed. We extend our very best
and prognosis. "Art reflects in- by L.O.G. and distributed to Newman Club.
wishes to her on her recent mar-
ner degeneration even more alumni and externes. This pe- It was on October 26, 1950 that
riage to Delbert Ohnimus also
quickly than clinical symptoms riodical will serve as a "clearing the Bishop of Des Moines ap-
from Milo.
and signs. By showing groups of house" for news about L.O.G. pointed Father Weiss to be our
Between semesters, the sorori-
paintings by psychotic patients members. Club Chaplain. He has helped
ty bought and made drapes and
and pointing out basic similarities Pledges are to be installed as many of us during this time with
seatcovers for the women stu-
in structure, colot, (or lack of brothers on March 14th, 1953. his very fine talks and discussions
dents' rest room at the college,
them) early personality changes The place has not been selected, at our monthly meetings. He was
may be suspicioned. Of course, which has made the room very and plans for the evening's cele- responsible for getting a number
attractive.
art as a diagnostic procedure is bration are being concluded as of outstanding lay people to give
Future activities include the
used only in conjunction with we go to press. talks at our club.
Delta Omega Initiation dinner
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by Bill Locke-come the follow- Richard Kalman, Joseph Max- tion he has assumed.
ing bits of information. Iota Tau Sigma At present the Still Newman
well, and David Rothman. Con-
Mr. and Mrs. William Locke Club is without a new chaplain.
On the 4th of February the gratulations fellows!
were blessed with a baby boy on
members of Beta Chapter with On Monday evening February
January 31, 1953. The cheery lit-
their wives and guests attended 9, 1953, our pledge from Ethio- O.W.C.C. '
tle lad was christened Robert Lee.
a work-night in the Des Moines pia, Atnafie Temtemie was a
offices of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, guest speaker at the local Lion's For the remaining semester,
Delta Omega Sorority Fenner & Beane, investment Club. He spoke to thirty-five the meetings will be held the 1st
Delta Omega has made great brokers. A film was shown which members about "Life in Ethio- and 3rd Wednesday of each
plans for a rollicking square covered the formation and func- pia," and later answered ques- month, 8 p. m. at the P.S.G.
dance on March 21 at the High- tion of corporations and the role tions about his native land. House.
land Park Legion Hall. Excep- the stock-holders play in them. The interne situation among At the last meeting, Lela
tional entertainment planned, and Members of the firm lectured on our seniors still remains incom- Riesdale presented a very inter-
aallul msntui deanrtes, iwnviviteesd, fatcou ltayt teanndd. mtheen tm bercohkaenriasmges aonfd thitesi rr eliantvioenst-- pJ.l etLea tains i,y et.n onLe.; GoRo. dmLaanw, rneonncee;, egsatrientg mHiunseisc al abnodo kH ruebvbieiew . dMid ar-a
Keep the night open! ship with the New York Stock none; Ed. Levine, Grandview wonderful job on the Xmas card
buTsyh ei n stohreo rpitays t hfaesw mbeoennth s.q uDitre. Eofx cuhsa ndgoen. 'tA hltahvoeu gehn otuhgeh moafj otrhiatyt dHeons pCitiatyl,, OMhioic; hMig.a nM; armG.o n, NGasahr-, tshaele lafsotr twthoe mceluebti. ngHso wsteerses eDs ofroisr
Genevieve Stoddard had the so- elusive green stuff to dash out Amarillo, Texas; D. Rosman, Fredericks, Gail Kapp, Shirley
and buy a few shares at present; Dakovich, Margaret Petty, Ange-
rority out to her home for their D.O.H., Detroit, Michigan; A.
first December meeting to wel- wpoei ntdeirds ptihcakt uwpi ll soamide usv aliuna bilne- Simon, none. lNaa nLcayt inRi,o sEelnebalnaottr. Lawrence, and
come back the Senior girls, Sally Our frat brothers at Chicago
vesting when and if the occasion
Sutton and Pat Spurgeon from Osteopathic Hospital are pretty
should arise.
their externship at Doctors Hos- In our future work-nights we pleased lately, for they were Phi Sigma Gama
pital in Columbus, Ohio. will continue to present lectures mentioned in Dorothy Kilgallen's
Dr. Nancy DeNise also planned on the various topics of medical nationally syndicated column on On Monday evening, February
a welcome home for the girls, but management and also speakers Tuesday, February 10, 1953. 16th, the members of the frater-
an appendectomy on her inter- on the subject of the financial Travelog nity and their guests were priv-
fered with the schedule and a side of practice. Anyone inter- Sid Gelman, June '50, and Mort ileged to hear Dr. Earl Fitz,
rain check was issued for Febru- ested in attending these interest- Levin June '50 are now practic- head of the Department of Psy-
ary 6, at which time a chili din- ing and informative work-nights ing in Detroit, Michigan. chiatry, speak on PSYCHIATRY
ner was served and a wonderful is cordially invited to do so. Jack Roth, June '51 was re- IN GENERAL PRACTICE. It was
time was had by all-with the We wish to extend congratula- cently accepted as a member of a pleasure to listen to him, and
piano the star attraction. tions to Brother Richard Ballin- the New York State Osteopathic an honor to present him to the
Mrs. John B. Shumaker enter- ger and his wife, Harriet, who Association. group. Thank you, Dr. Fitz; we
tained the sorority at her home are the proud parents of a baby Sol Leibol, June '46, participat- (Continued on Page 4)
THE LOG BOOK
PSG praised the work of the Down- cooperation. 5. Special educa- pathic auxiliaries and the gener-
town Kiwanis Club of Des tion for the Cerebral Palsied in- al public will eliminate the dang-
(Continued from Page 3)
Moines for their contributions to cluding developing of educators. er of retrenchment and permit
are looking forward to hearing the Cerebral Palsy school through 6. Public information and en- the osteopathic colleges to con-
you again in the near future. their annual football game. lightenment." tinue to graduate osteopathic
On February 14th, a Valentine In explaining the purpose and In closing Dr. Atwood said, physicians of high caliber and
party was held at the fraternity activities of the organization, Dr. "United- Cerebral Palsy and its maintain their current high stand-
house. The turn-out was good, Atwood stated, "United Cerebral affiliates are seeking to assure ing in the academic world. The
the party lively; we believe all Palsy Associations Inc., with that Cerebral Palsied will have Osteopathic Progress Fund is the
who attended are agreed that the over 50,000 volunteers is a non- the best treatment that is avail- channel through Which this can
'evening ended all too soon. Watch profit membership corporation- able today, that better 'treatment cen be done.
the bulletin boards and various
the only nation-wide organization and clinics are developed for the
places for more announcements of
devoted exclusively to a united future; that the Cerebral Palsy
other parties planned for the se- Recent Arrivals
attack on Cerebral Palsy. Its children will be educated and the
mester.
humanitarian work is supported Cerebral Palsy adults will become
Our Congratulations to Dr. by voluntary public contribu- productive, self-sufficient citi- Class of October '51
Elmer O'Berski, Class 1936, DMS- tions. Its officers and board of zens, and that new weapons will A boy, Michael Wayne, born
COS, and alumnus of PSG upon directors, representing all parts be developed or discovered some- to Dr. and Mrs. Clement D.
his acceptance by the FACOS at of the country serve without day through science and medicine Tessa on January 8, 1953. Weight
the last meeting of the college. compensation of any kind. to minimize or prevent this dis- 7 lbs. 12 oz. The Tessa's reside
The fraternity is always glad The affiliates, assisted by vol- order which affects every com- at 449 So. Cloverdale Ave., Los
to hear from members of the unteer local Advisory Boards, de- munity. Perhaps one of you as Angeles 36, California.
alumni and their accomplish- vote their energies and resources a doctor will be the one to dis- Class of June '51
ments. Recently, the secretary to assisting the Cerebral Palsied cover what we are seeking. 50,-
. was- privileged -to --have -a letter- in th e-i resp-ctivecomm unities by 000--- voliuntee---r woorkers- in the A girl, Juanita Jan, born to
from a Brother in Geneva, Swit- doing all, or part of the follow- fight against Cerebral Palsy Dr. and Mrs. John P. Hutchins
zerland. Dr. Henry Probst who ing, but with the hope they will need your help." on January 5, 1953. Weight 7
studied at DMSCOS, 1950-1951, eventually do all. lbs 2 oz. The Hutchins reside at
wrote a most interesting let- 1. Establishing c li n i c s and ADVANCEMENT OR- 3026 Upas Street, San Diego 4,
ter of his studies here, his delight treatment centers. 2. Securing California.
at touring this country, and of educational advantages. 3. Set- (Continued from Page 1)
his "happy days spent at Still ting up recreational centers. took, the result would be a loss
College and the PSG house". Dr. 4. Expanding existing facilities. of quality in th'e finished product Zlje log Book
Probst ended his letter thus, "To 5. Initiating vocational and em- -the osteopathic physician. Re-
you . . . we wish the best for ployment services for adult cere- trenchment implies the loss of
1953, and we send you kind greet- bral palsied. 6. Providing par- hard won professional recogni-
ings". It was an honor to have ent education and activities. tions, a general weakening of the The Official Publication of
you in our midst, Dr. Probst; it 7. Supplying transportation to entire program of organized oste- DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE
is especially gratifying to have and from clinics, schools and opathy, and a positive threat to OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY
you return to your country with treatment centers. 8. Render- the present high standing of oste-
your memories of pleasant days ing many other services. opathic medicine among the Accepted for mailing at special rates
spent in work and play with us. learned professions. of postage provided for in Section 1103,
United Cerebral Palsy through Fortunately, retrenchment is Act of October 3, 1917, authorized Feb.
3, 1923.
CEREBRAL PALSY- its National Headquarters in not an immediate danger but if
New York leads the attack on deficits are not prevented during
Entered as second class matter, Feb-
(Continued from Page 1) Cerebral Palsy through six gen- the current fiscal year it may well ruary 3, 1923, at the post office at Des
Speaking of well known men eral fields of endeavor. become a necessity during the M24,o in1e9s1,2 .Iowa, under the Act of August
and women and of communities 1. Research, both basic and succeeding year. Regular monthly
who are making outstanding con- clinical. 2. Training therapists contributions from an increasing WENDELL R. FULLER
tributions in the fight against and specialists. 3. Adult voca- number of osteopathic physicians Editor
Cerebral Palsy, Dr. Atwood tional training. 4. Legislative plus increased help from osteo-
Dr. Sutherland's Committee on Cranial Instruction Presents:
Advanced course in Cranial Osteopathy, D.M.S.C.O.S., April 22nd to 30th, inclusive. For further information
write to, Dr. John B. Shumaker, D.M.S.C.O.S., 722 6th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa.
Entered as
tAe log 0ooI0
Second-Class Matter
At Des Moines, Iowa
The Official Publication
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Vol. No. 30 MARCH, 1953 Number 3
Osteopathic Personnel Dr. Harkness Resigns
Wanted for Quaker
Korea Relief
Physicians, nurses, and at least
one medical technician are want-
ed for field projects of the Amer-
ican, Canadian and English
Friends Service Committees in
Korea: a hospital, rehabilitation
and medical training program in
Kunsan, and a neighborhood cen-
ter in Taegu. Osteopathically
trained persons are just as ac-
ceptable as are M.D.'s and their
nurses and technicians, according
to the AFSC regional headquar-
ters in Des Moines.
The projects are planned for
three to five years' duration, and
interested persons should plan to
be gone about two years. Team
members will be selected for their
willingness and ability to teach,
as well as their friendliness, de- Dr. Stuart F. Harkness, who
sire to be of service to their fel-
has served as Chairman of the
low men, and propensity for President Edctwn F1.P eters of the Des VMoznes Still College of
peace-m a k i n g . Transportation Osteopathy and Surgery announces the appointment of Dr. Stan- Department of Internal Medicine
and living expenses will be paid ley D. Miroyiannis (pictured above) of Hyannis, Massachusetts at Des Moines Still College of
but no salary is provided. Single as Chairman of the Department of Anatomy with the rank of Osteopathy and Surgery since
men or women are preferred, but Professor. (Continued on Page 2) September, 1949 has tendered his
couples are eligible if both are
resignation to the Board of
technically qualified. Parents will
not be taken unless the alterna- Trustees, effective June 10, 1953.
tive is induction into the armed Dr. Harkness will move to Ames,
forces. Iowa where he and Dr. E. S.
Interested persons are asked to Honsinger will enter into a par-
talk with Professor Hewitt of the tnership and establish a clinic.
Department of Physiology and
Pharmacology, before seeking Dr. Harkness, a certified in-
further information from the ternist, graduated from the Phil-
AFSC office. adelphia College of Osteopathy in
1938. Since coming to Des Moines
Still College of Osteopathy and
Surgery he has organized the
Catalogues Wanted
Tumor Clinic and for the past
Anyone having old College two years has served as the Co-
Catalogues for the following ordinator of the Cancer Teach-
years would make a great con- ing Program which operates un-
tributions if they would send der a grant from the U. S. Pub-
them to the College Librarian. lic Health Service. Dr. Harkness
has been in great demand as a
CATALOGUES OF THE DES
convention speaker in recent
MOINES STILL COLLEGE OF
years, as well as writing numer-
OSTEOPATHY AND SURGERY
ous articles for publication.
1899-1900 1920-1921
The administration, faculty
1900-1901 1922-1923
and student body of the College
1902-1903 1923-1924
wish the Doctor, Mrs. Harkness
1903-1904 1924-1925
and their three sons much hap-
1905-1906 1927-1928
piness in their new home.
1907-1908 1929-1930
1909-1910 1931-1932 rvrs.i arota LDresser (left) UJzharman of the Szxth Annual
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1910-1911 1937-1938 Still Osteopathic Hospital Benefit and Mrs. Burton E. Pound-
1911-1912 1939-1940 stone (right) vice-president of the Auxiliary to the Polk County To whom would you like
1912-1913 1943-1944 Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons visit with Dr. -to Shenadv e utsh et hLe ogn amBeo oka ndse natd?-
1916-1917 1944-1945 Carl Nagy, hospital Anesthetist. dress!
1918-1919 1947-1948 (Continued on Page 2)
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THE LOG BOOK
The President Chats HOSPITAL BENEFIT . . . (Continued from page 1) Dean's Letter
The human body may be con- Each year the members of the Auxiliary sponsor a benefit
To all members of the Osteo-
sidered the most complicated, the dinner dance to raise money for needed items of equipment for
pathic profession, its colleges,
most intricate, and the most per- the Obstetrical Department. Proceeds from past events have
their faculties, and fraternal or-
plexing of all machines. Viewing been used to purchase an incubator-resuscitatqr,b ed-side tables
ganizations,
man from the many various areas and metal inserts for individual bassinet care.
Is Your Objective Clear?
of education, man is studied and
When this picture was taken Dr. Nagy had just explained the Robert Browning, the great
analyzed as an entity in that
operation of the Heidbrink Anesthesia machine with Cyclopro- English poet, was reported to
particular area. The chemist
pane Attachment. (Off the record Dr. Nagy was doing a selling possess one near-sighted eye and
looks upon man as a fascinating
job. This is one of the items he hopes will be purchased from the one which was far-sighted. He
chemical composite and states
proceeds of the benefit this year). This year the benefit dinner must have experienced great dif-
that when the human body is
dance will be held at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club on ficulty with his vision until he
finally reduced to its pure chem-
April 15. For tickets contact Mrs. Harold E. Dresser, 4303 learned to close the proper eye
icals, that man is worth less than
Wakonda Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa. when he wished to see an object
$2.00 at present commercial val-
clearly.
ues.
How can the objective of
The biologist views man as a
Researchers Wanted use of their experience in this Osteopathy be seen clearly? Visu-
composite of genes and cells. The
research. ally the method is simple. It can
psychologist looks upon man as a President Edwin F. Peters has
Collaborators in the research be read on the office wall where
complexity of conflicts, attitudes announced that two original re-
will be listed as co-authors of it is simply stated as the Osteo-
and frustrations. So, we can view search projects which are of un-
the scientific articles which re- opathic Oath,-the oath which at
man and his place in the uni- usual importance to the College
sult. graduation, may have been re-
verse from most any line of focus are being conducted by Mr. Bur-
which our academic training and rill Freedman of the Department * * * peated without giving d u e
The Department of Physiology thought to the underlying sound
experience directs us. of Physiology & Pharmacology.
& Pharmacology, as one of its philosophy contained within it.
Since the early days of Medi- (1) Microscopy of The Beating
first moves in launching a pro- In case we have not read it
cal Education, man has been Non-excised Heart( experimenta- gram of research, invites col- lately, here it is again: Read it
studied as an entity unto him- tion in relations between func-
laboration by students and oste- now in the light of years of pro-
self; however, in recent years, tioning and histologic change).
opathic physicians in original re- fessional experience which have
greater emphasis has been given The possibility of such micro-
search intended for publication accumulated and marvel at the
in the training of young physi- scopy was first discovered by Mr.
in professional periodicals. The new thoughts which come to mind
cians to the medico-socio and Freedman. His preliminary ar-
invitation extends to those stu- during the reading. Note how
medico-legal aspects of practice. ticles on this subject have been
dents and osteopathic physicians much clearer your objective has
It is an acceptable belief that published in Science and in the in the Des Moines area who may become.
tehsese n"tuianli tyf oorf ktnhoew lpehdygsei"c iaisn maonsdt PErxopceereidminegnsta l ofB ioTlhoeg y Saoncide tyM efdoir- bDeecpoamretm ienntte'sre spterodj eicnts :a nhye aorft -ttihse- The Osteopathic Oath
his relationship with the public. cine. (2) The Role of the Hy- sue visualization, a "new" brain- I do hereby affirm my loyalty
aluronidase- Hyaluronate Sys- to the profession I am about to
It is important that tradition- enzyme, relation of potassuim to
al subject-matter lines be broken tem in Central Nervous Func- muscle function, correlation of enter.
down and that our educational tioning. The location of a sub- structural defects with cardiovas- I will be mindful always of my
program presents, not only the es- strate for hyaluronidase in the cular dysfunction, effects of ver- great responsibility to, preserve
sentials, but materials which in- brain is also a discovery of Mr. tebral lesions on pituitary-adre- the health and life of my pati-
cludes larger areas of learning Freedman's. An article on the nal axis, and others. ents, to retain their confidence
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in our Osteopathic colleges today Ten students are now partici- ist. The only prerequisite being employ only those recognized
interested in standard courses of pating in these projects of Mr. consent of the Department head. methods of treatment consistent
ilyn stcrounccteiornne, d bwuti thh e am sutustd ybe ovf ithaul-- Fciraele damnnanou'sn cienm reenstp onosfe Ptore asi dsepnet- proCmoi-saeudth oinrs hainpy, apsu bilnicdaitciaotnesd , reis- wskiitlhl agnodod a jbuidligtym, eknete painndg wini thm minyd
man needs and the significance Peters urging such volunteer col- sulting from collaborative efforts. always nature's laws and the
of our contemporary society up- laboration for the sake of the ad- Collaborators- will- gain training bcoovdeyr'sy .inherent capacity for re-
on his profession. He must have vantages to themselves and to the in the scientific method, as well
an intelligent understanding and College. as in specific skills, and a de- I will be ever vigilant in aid-
appreciation for the institutions Osteopathic Physicians in the tailed knowledge of the literature ing in the general welfare of the
of society and the practices of area who may be interested in in a field of interest, read under community, sustaining its laws
these institutions with which we collaborating in such research are staff direction. This training and and institutions, not engaging in
live. cordially invited to contact the record of experience may be ad- those practices which will in any
way bring shame or discredit up-
College or Mr. Freedman. No vantageous in future applications on myself or my profession. I
Internships previous technical or research for teaching, research, or thera- will give no deadly drugs to any
Available twraitihn inexgp eriies ncer,e qhuoirwedev. er, Pienr sobinos- peuIntitce repsotesdts .students and physi- thoI uwghil li t ebned eaasvkoerd toof wmoer.k in ac-
Waterville Osteopathic chemical,. histological, electronic cians are asked to consult with cord with my colleagues in a
Hospital, 85 Western Ave., or photographic techniques will the Department staff as soon as spirit of progressive co-operation,
Waterville, Maine. Begin- have ample opportunity to make possible. and never by word or by act cast
ning on or about June 15, imputations upon them or their
1953. rightful practices.
Madison Street Hospital, DR. MIROYIANNIS . . . (Continued from Page 1) I will look with respect and
18th at Madison, Seattle, Dr. Miroyiannis received his B.S. degree from Northwest esteem upon all those who have
Washington. Beginning Ju- Nazarene College, Nampa, Idaho and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees taught me mry art. To my college
ly 1, 1953. from Boston University. I will be loyal and strive always
Dr. Miroyiannis has 'had eighteen years of teaching experi- for its best interests and for the
---------- V%^Olh ence, the author of some sixteen publications, holds membership interests of the students who will
If and when you change I in numerous scientific societies and is ,a major in the Medical come after me. I will be ever
your address, please notify Service Corps, United States Army Reserves. alert to adhere to and develop
the LOG BOOK promptly. Mrs. Miroyiannis is an accomplished musician and will join the principles of osteopathy as
4 hA AAA0-- - -- - - - - - her husband later in the year. taught by Andrew Taylor Still.