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NEW YORK- Dr. Louis Hirschhorn addressed the branch on " The Doctor and the Prescription" at th~ March meeting. The unique role of the prescription in its relation to the patient, pharmacist and physician was discussed. At the April meeting "Some Recent Advances in Chemotherapy and Pharmacology" was the topic for discussion . Arthur P . Richardson, head of the Division of Pharmacology, The Squibb Institute for M edical R esearch; and Sterling Brackett, Chemotherapy Division, Stamford R esearch Laboratories of the American Cyanamid Co., were guest speakers. MICHIGAN BRANCH- The R . L. M cCabe Awards for outstanding papers by students in pharmacy were presented at the "Student Night" meeting on March 26. First prize was awarded to Mary E . Beal, University of Michigan, for her paper on "Thiouracil;" second prize to Grace M . Bunker, D etroit Institute of T echnology, for her paper on "Women in Pharmacy;" and third prize to Jerry Efros, Wayne University, who presented a paper on "Pharmacy in Japan ." NORTHWESTERN OHIO- R ecent developments in the field of virus research were outlined at the April meeting by Fred H . Thistlethwaite in a talk entitled "Newer Methods of Combating Diseases of Biological Origin." He pointed out that this work may lead to the control of several diseases that now harass the human race. Some of the work which has been done on Rickettsial diseases, especially typhus and spotted fever, was also discussed. The Professional Relations Committee report on "Ear Preparations" was given by Edwin Bohrer. WESTERN NEW YORK- At the April meeting, Jack O'Brien, chairman of the Legislative Committee of the New York State Pharmaceutical Association, gave a summary of the laws pertaining to pharmacy which were introduced and passed at the recent session of the state legislature. He emphasized regulations written into the new law controlling the dispensing of barbiturates and pointed out the importance of every pharmacist becoming familiar with its requirements. An interesting discussion of various phases of the law followed Mr. O'Brien's talk. Officers have been elected for the branch as follows: Mearl D. Pritchard, president; Joseph B. Sprowls, first vice-president; John L. Ripton,
Rapidly increasing costs, higher values a nd more mercll andise m ake it necessary for everyone to review his insuran ce coverage. M ore fi re insurance will be needed In mos t cases . Be sure to get it. Adequ ate insurance to value is importan t and should not be neglec ted. Place the needed additional insurance with the Druggists' Own Company for your better protec tion at a saving in cos t.
THE AMERICAN DRUGGISTS' FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY CINCINNATI 2
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CALIFORNIA FRUIT GROWERS EXCHANGE Products Department, Ontario, Calif.
282
JOURN AL OF THE AMERICAN
second vice-president; . S. Walley Bower, secretary; and Francis P. Taylor, treasurer.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA- Marcel Vogel, au thority on fluorochemi stry, was guest speaker at the March m eeting. By the use of slides, Mr. Vogel showed the various r egions of visible and invisible li ght rays. H e pointed out that fluor est:encc is light emission lasting only as long as th e lumin cscent system is under the influcnce of an excitillg agent, ceasing the instant the source of energy is removed. Phosphoresce nce, on the other hand, is the phenomenon in which light emission may continue for some time after the r emoval of the source of energy . The most commonly used exciting agent employed in fluorescence is ultraviolet light. Mr. Vogel explained that fluor escence may be applied in X -ray examinations by fluoroscope; in fluorescent microscopy to examine both bacteria and tissues; in qualitative identification of pharmaceutical, biochemical and chemical substallces; in quantitative determination of some substan ces; and in certain clinical diaglloses. H e predicted an expanding field of usefulness for this type of chemistry.
PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
PHILADELPHIA- " The G eneral Hospital Laboratory in the War" was the topic of discussion at the April meeting. The speaker was Dr. Herbert M. Cobe, associate professor of b ac teriology and public health at Te ll1pl e liniversity Pharmacy and D ental Schools . Dr. Cobe, who r ecently r eturned from service in the Army M edical Corps, recounted his experiellces in th e E uropean Thcatre of Operations where he se rved with the U niversity of Michigan unit workin g ill pathology. On April 8 , 1940, the brant:h gave a dinner in honor of the delega tes of District 2 of the National Association Boards of Pharmacy and American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Secretary Robert P . Fischelis, AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION, gave the principal address of the evening entitled " Pharmacy in the Affairs of the Nation. " Dr. Madeline O. Holland, first vice-presidcnt of the branch, was toastmistress . BALTIMORE- Harry F. Wilkens of thc OwellsIllillois (,l ass Co. addressed the April meeting and presl' nted tht: fill11 "Now for Tomorrow." Many helpful suggcstion s in the modernization of a retail pharmacy were offered.
GREAT
!lEW!?
CONfiDENCE BUILDER!
Here's a prescription method that will give your profitable prescription department a tremendous boost! A powerful 30" germicidal lamp for your own prescription counter PLUS promotional material that will tell your community of scientific ultraviolet irradiation! At a surprisingly low cost, Brockway offers you this approved germicidal agentused in hospitals, operating rooms and labora-
tories for additional purity-protection. This exclusive prescription service will build business and confidence- and put your sales 'way out in front! For details: call your wholesaler or write us direct.
PRACTICAL PHARMACY EDITION
INSURANCE TO VALUE LOCAL BRANCHES
NEW YORK- Dr. Louis Hirschhorn addressed the branch on " The Doctor and the Prescription" at th~ March meeting. The unique role of the prescription in its relation to the patient, pharmacist and physician was discussed. At the April meeting "Some Recent Advances in Chemotherapy and Pharmacology" was the topic for discussion . Arthur P . Richardson, head of the Division of Pharmacology, The Squibb Institute for M edical R esearch; and Sterling Brackett, Chemotherapy Division, Stamford R esearch Laboratories of the American Cyanamid Co., were guest speakers. MICHIGAN BRANCH- The R . L. M cCabe Awards for outstanding papers by students in pharmacy were presented at the "Student Night" meeting on March 26. First prize was awarded to Mary E . Beal, University of Michigan, for her paper on "Thiouracil;" second prize to Grace M . Bunker, D etroit Institute of T echnology, for her paper on "Women in Pharmacy;" and third prize to Jerry Efros, Wayne University, who presented a paper on "Pharmacy in Japan ." NORTHWESTERN OHIO- R ecent developments in the field of virus research were outlined at the April meeting by Fred H . Thistlethwaite in a talk entitled "Newer Methods of Combating Diseases of Biological Origin." He pointed out that this work may lead to the control of several diseases that now harass the human race. Some of the work which has been done on Rickettsial diseases, especially typhus and spotted fever, was also discussed. The Professional Relations Committee report on "Ear Preparations" was given by Edwin Bohrer. WESTERN NEW YORK- At the April meeting, Jack O'Brien, chairman of the Legislative Committee of the New York State Pharmaceutical Association, gave a summary of the laws pertaining to pharmacy which were introduced and passed at the recent session of the state legislature. He emphasized regulations written into the new law controlling the dispensing of barbiturates and pointed out the importance of every pharmacist becoming familiar with its requirements. An interesting discussion of various phases of the law followed Mr. O'Brien's talk. Officers have been elected for the branch as follows: Mearl D. Pritchard, president; Joseph B. Sprowls, first vice-president; John L. Ripton,
Rapidly increasing costs, higher values a nd more mercll andise m ake it necessary for everyone to review his insuran ce coverage. M ore fi re insurance will be needed In mos t cases . Be sure to get it. Adequ ate insurance to value is importan t and should not be neglec ted. Place the needed additional insurance with the Druggists' Own Company for your better protec tion at a saving in cos t.
THE AMERICAN DRUGGISTS' FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY CINCINNATI 2
OHIO
PBCTINVI N.F. VII
FOR MEDICINAL . AND PHARMACEUTICAL USES
• MADE FROM OUR OWN CAL.IFORNIA CITRUS FRUITS
• WIRE OR WRITE FOR PRICES AND INFORMATION
CALIFORNIA FRUIT GROWERS EXCHANGE Products Department, Ontario, Calif.
282
JOURN AL OF THE AMERICAN
second vice-president; . S. Walley Bower, secretary; and Francis P. Taylor, treasurer.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA- Marcel Vogel, au thority on fluorochemi stry, was guest speaker at the March m eeting. By the use of slides, Mr. Vogel showed the various r egions of visible and invisible li ght rays. H e pointed out that fluor est:encc is light emission lasting only as long as th e lumin cscent system is under the influcnce of an excitillg agent, ceasing the instant the source of energy is removed. Phosphoresce nce, on the other hand, is the phenomenon in which light emission may continue for some time after the r emoval of the source of energy . The most commonly used exciting agent employed in fluorescence is ultraviolet light. Mr. Vogel explained that fluor escence may be applied in X -ray examinations by fluoroscope; in fluorescent microscopy to examine both bacteria and tissues; in qualitative identification of pharmaceutical, biochemical and chemical substallces; in quantitative determination of some substan ces; and in certain clinical diaglloses. H e predicted an expanding field of usefulness for this type of chemistry.
PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
PHILADELPHIA- " The G eneral Hospital Laboratory in the War" was the topic of discussion at the April meeting. The speaker was Dr. Herbert M. Cobe, associate professor of b ac teriology and public health at Te ll1pl e liniversity Pharmacy and D ental Schools . Dr. Cobe, who r ecently r eturned from service in the Army M edical Corps, recounted his experiellces in th e E uropean Thcatre of Operations where he se rved with the U niversity of Michigan unit workin g ill pathology. On April 8 , 1940, the brant:h gave a dinner in honor of the delega tes of District 2 of the National Association Boards of Pharmacy and American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Secretary Robert P . Fischelis, AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION, gave the principal address of the evening entitled " Pharmacy in the Affairs of the Nation. " Dr. Madeline O. Holland, first vice-presidcnt of the branch, was toastmistress . BALTIMORE- Harry F. Wilkens of thc OwellsIllillois (,l ass Co. addressed the April meeting and presl' nted tht: fill11 "Now for Tomorrow." Many helpful suggcstion s in the modernization of a retail pharmacy were offered.
GREAT
!lEW!?
CONfiDENCE BUILDER!
Here's a prescription method that will give your profitable prescription department a tremendous boost! A powerful 30" germicidal lamp for your own prescription counter PLUS promotional material that will tell your community of scientific ultraviolet irradiation! At a surprisingly low cost, Brockway offers you this approved germicidal agentused in hospitals, operating rooms and labora-
tories for additional purity-protection. This exclusive prescription service will build business and confidence- and put your sales 'way out in front! For details: call your wholesaler or write us direct.