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Local and Student Branches CONNECTICUT COLLEGE OF PHARMACY STUDENT BRANCH.- The meeting held on April 12th was indeed a novel one as a quiz was sponsored by the Branch. Serving as judges were: Dean Johnson and Professors Maier and Barrett. Jack Kraut, president of the Branch, acted as Master of Ceremonies. The victors of the contest were: Albert Amato, first prize; James P . Hopkins, second; and Seymour Yudkin, third. Judging from the favorable comments it may be that more of these contest s will be run again during the next school year.
On Friday, May 10th, a meeting was held for the purpose of electing the officers for the school year. 1940-1941: President, Charles Blumenthal; Vi cePresident, Myron Levine; S ecretary, Robert Sandals ; Treasurer, John White. The motion was read and approved that t he sum of $15 be allowed to establish a senior graduation prize in the name of the Student Branch . To undertake this President Kraut appointed a committee consisting of himself as chairman, Charles Blumen thal, Robert Sandals and John White. The motion was also passed that the election of officers always be held on the second Friday in M ay . CHARLES BLUMENTHAL, S ecretary FERRIS INSTITUTE. -The assembly program of F erris Institute for April 30th was arranged for and sponsored by the Ferris Institute Student Branch of the A. PH. A. Mr. Eli Minchoff acted as general chairman for the program, making the necessary arrangements. The program wa s a debate, "Resolved That Science Is a Greater Factor in Human Progress Than Is Law." The debate was between D ean Benson, of the Ferris Institute of Pharmacy, and Mr. John E. Dummond, a former city attorney of Big Rapids, Michigan. Mr. W. T. McElwain, Dean of Men at Ferris Institute, introduced the speakers and acted as official timekeeper.
The May meeting was held at Ferris Institute with Henning Engmark presiding. Minutes of the April meeting were read and approved. Communications from the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION were read. A time was set for a business meeting to be held for the purpose of discussing the ways and means of sending a representative to the Annual Meeting of the A. PH. A. The guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Rogers, a local dentist, who gave a very informat ive talk on the proper fitting of teeth_ demonstrating with instruments while he pointed out the necessary pre-
cautions which must be taken when fitting teeth. He told us of some of the problems confronted by a dentist. Dr. Rogers stated how "Science has advanced wonderfully in the last ten years, advancing at such a rapid rate that miracles are just a commonplace occurrence," and advocating a closer public relations between professions. Dr. Roger's chief purpose in speaking was to create an interest in professional brotherhood.
On May 2nd, a motion was carried at a short business meeting of the Branch, that this Branch send a delegate to the annual meeting of the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION, and Secretary Morris E . F ockler was appointed. MORRIS E. FOCKLER, Secretary L OYOLA U NIVERSITY STUDENT BRANCH.- On April 12th, the Branch held its regular meeting a t 7: 30 P.M., the president, John F . Thompson, presiding. M embers were invited to attend a social to be h eld after the m eeting, the entertainment committee having completed all plans. M r. Nicholas Montalbano was appointed to handle the sale of tickets to students for our Annual Banquet and Dance to b e h eld on May 2nd at the new Hotel Bienville. April 20th was agreed upon as the date for the A. PH. A. Student Branch picnic. The entertainment committee planned the picnic and details were to b e given to the m embers. Miss Rosa Mae Poche, chairman of the Committ ee on Current Affairs, presented a paper which included information concerning research on new products used in the treatment of diabet es. A Junior m ember, Mr. James D ecuers, read a brief history of the United States Pharmacopreia, and discussed some of the more important monograph revisions in the Second Supplement of the U. S. P . XI " The Relationship of the Service Wholesaler to the Independent Retail Pharmacist" was discussed by Mr. I. Lyons, president of I. L , Lyons and Co. Re stated that the service wholesalers feel close to the retailers and want to be their friend~ . He encouraged better relations between the two as they are both so essential in the field of distribution . Following his talk a moving picture on better salesmanship called, "Along Main Street," was shown, through the courtesy of the Coca Cola Company. It stressed several very important points in selling, such as: personal appearance, a pleasant smile and friendliness toward the customers.
The May meeting was moved up to April 21st, at 5 P.M. in order to enable the students to have an
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election of officers who were to be installed on Thursday, May 2nd, at the Annual Banquet and Dance. John F. Thompson called the meeting to order and the roll was called by the secretary. Election of officers for the new scholastic year then took place, as follows: Urban J. Hecker, President; Warren Griffon, Vice-President; Miss Peggy Lou Butcher, Recording Secretary; Miss Melanie Cassou, Corresponding Secretary; and Mr. Louis Koffskey, Treasurer. A discussion of by-laws followed and a motion passed for the appointment of a By-Law Committee consisting of three persons from each class to work with the compilers of the by-laws, after which they are to be submitted to each member of the Branch to be read and criticisms are to be turned in to the appointed committee for further correction, if necessary.
The Annual Banquet was held at Hotel Bienville on May 2nd at 8:30 P.M. The function was a huge success. Prominent wholesalers and retailers, as well as students, were present. Two hundred and thirty persons attended the banquet and approximately fifty more joined in the dancing. Dean John F. McCloskey and Dr. Daniel J. Murphy made addresses; John F. Thompson spoke for the Branch; and Nicholas Montalbano acted as toastmaster. The activity awards were presented to Mr. Leo J. Babin and Miss Rosalie Centanni for the fine work done ~uring the year. The event was certainly the most important one since our organization began two years ago. The success of the function was due to the cooperation of all members, but principally to the wonderful and untiring efforts of our president, John F. Thompson, and Miss Helen Pitre, the capable chairman of the Entertainment Committee. JUNE L. WARE, Secretary LOUISVILLE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY STUDENT BRANCH.-The regular meeting was held April 9th. One enjoyable feature was the address of Mr. G. W. Cunningham, Di5trict Supervisor of the Bureau of Narcotics, who spoke interestingly and informatively on "The Narcotic Law and Its Enforecment."
On May 8th the Branch held its final meeting of the year, at which time officers for the ensuing year were elected, as follows: President, John J. Furlong; Vice-President, Mildred Ann Moore; SecretaryTreasurer, Horace L. Alexander, Norton Infirmary, 3rd & Oak Sts., Louisville; Sergeant-at-Arms, Charles E. Hamilton. JOHN J. FURLONG, Secretary MICHIGAN.-The April meeting was held in the Wayne County Medical Society Building, on the 23rd. It was called to order by President Whitney
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with 150 present. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. R. L. McCabe announced the death of Dr. Bernard Fantus, a friend of pharmacy and of the Michigan Branch, and moved that a suitable resolution be drawn up and sent to the bereaved family. Carried. Professor Glover of the University of Michigan reminded the members of the Pharmaceutical Conference of the College of Pharmacy, to be held in Ann Arbor, May 21st. President Whitney then introduced Professor Walter "Pharmaquiz" Chase who proceeded to choose the contestants, two students from each of the Michigan Colleges of Pharmacy. He selected as judges: Mr. Harvey Whitney, University of Michigan; Mr. Ernest Crandall, Wayne University; Mr Richard Warner, Detroit Institute of Technology; and Mr. Bernard A. Bialk as assistant. Many interesting pharmaceutical questions were fired at the contestants alternately by the Secretary and the Professor. The cont.est closed with first prize going to Arthur Koorham, W. U., and second prize to Norene Jadwin, U. of M.; the others followed close behind. The secretary proceeded to distribute the awards as advertised, "Pot-of-Copper." The amount varied with the scores, the winner of first prize receiving the pot overflowing with shiny, new coppers direct from the U. S. Mint. Professor Chase then thanked the contestants and the many members who vied for prizes consisting of popular brand cigarettes, and toilet goods manufactured by Parke, Davis & Co. and Penslar Co. He said the success of the program depended entirely upon participants and wanted it understood that it was all in the spirit of good clean fun . President Whitney then appointed the nominating committee. Mr. Seltzer read the resolution he had prepared to send to the family of Dr. Fantus. He remarked that it is fine to remember those taken from us by death but nobler and more thoughtful to remember those who have been pillars in the Michigan Branch for many years and have taken residence elsewhere; and moved that the secretary send greetings to Dr. Wilbur L. Scoville, Fred Ingram and Dr. J. L. Powers. Carried. A rising vote of thanks to Professor "Pharmacquiz" Chase and his assistants who so laboriously provided such an interesting, educational, entertaining and profitable program was moved.
The May meeting was held in conjunction with the Ninth Annual Pharmaceut.ical Conference in Ann Arbor, May 21st. Dr. Howard B. Lewis, chairman of the Conference, opened the session. He introduced Prof. C. C. Glover, who welcomed the pharmacists of the state on behalf of the faculty of the College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan.
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Dr. Lewis then introduced Dr. B . V. Christensen, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Ohio State University, who chose as his topic, "Recruiting for the Profession of Pharmacy." He was followed by Arthur E. F. Crabb of Kalamazoo, who discussed Dr. Christensen's paper in which many points of interest to the future of pharmacy were brought out. The next speaker was Dr. Arthur Secord, Extension Service and Department of Speech, University of Michigan. He gave a most interesting talk on " Developing an Effective Personality," as follows: General information. Know thyself and overcome lack of confidence. Knowledge of human nature. Knowledge of particular walk of life you are engaged in. 5. Confidence in yourself and your profession. 6. General appearances. 7. Courtesy. 8. Fact. 9. Cheerfulness. 10. Adaptability. 11 . Making and holding friends. 12. Appreciation of the duality of ser vice for t he good of the community and yourself. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Dr. Secord gave a complete definition of each in a most interesting manner that proved both educat ional and entertaining. A general discussion followed, led by Mr. J. H . Webster, who claimed that economic condition is a serious fact or in raising the standards of pharmacy . Mr. R . L . McCabe remarked that pharmacy is in no worse state than any other profession, they all have their problems to-day. The last speaker of the afternoon was Dr. Arthur C. Curtis, Associate Profes30r of M edicine, University of Michigan. He spoke on "Sulfapyridine and Anti-Sera in the Treatment of Lobar Pneumonia." He illustrated his talk with charts portraying the effects of sulfapyridine and the two new additions to the sulfanilamide group. namely. sulphothiozol and sulph-meta-thyazol. The use of these drugs has reduced the mortality in lobar pneumonia tremendously. With the introduction of the two new additions which are less toxic and more potent than sulfapyridine even further reduction is looked for. Dinner was served at the Michigan Union at which President H . A. K . Whitney called to order the meeting of the Michigan Branch. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved, after which new officers were elected. The meeting then adjourned to the Rackham Building where the program was continued. Dr. Lewis introduced the speaker of the evening, Dr. Bradley M. Patten, professor of Anatomy, University of Michigan Medical School, who presented a most unusual micro-moving picture of "Living Embryos at Various Stages in Their Development." Those who were privileged t o see this
marvelous showing have a much better idea of the development of life from the time of conception. This brought to a close the Ninth Pharmaceutical Conference and most successful year in the history of the Michigan Branch. BERNARD A. BIALK, Secretary NEW YORK.-The May meeting was held at Columbia University, Cortege of Pharmacy. on May 20th. at 8 :30p.M. About seventy-five members and guests attended. Minutes of the April meeting were approved. The committee in charge of the exhibit in connection with the convention of the American Medical Association to be held in New York. reported progress. The report of the Committee on the Progress of Pharmacy was received and ordered attached to the minutes. Dr. Hugo H. Schaefer, Delegate to the House of Delegates, reported on the A. PH. A. convention. He commented on the large registration and said that all meetings were well attended . Details will be published in forthcoming issues of the Journals of the ASSOCIATION. The convention in 1941 will be in Detroit. Mr. F rederick Lascoff a nnounced that D r. Schaefer ha d been elected president of the House of D elegates. There being no further business. the meeting t urned to the Scientific Section which was devoted t o a discussion of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. M r. Charles A. H errman, Assistant .Chief of the Ea stern District , Food and Drug Administration, spoke on " The R equirem ents of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Affecting Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics." Dr. Hugo H . Schaefer spoke on "The Drug R egulations of the N ew York City Board of Health Code." A rising vote of thanks was accorded the speakers. HORACE T . F. GIVENS, Secretary PHILADELPHIA.- The final meeting of the season was called to order by Chairman Leberknight at 8: 30 P.M., May 21st, at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Minutes of the April meeting were approved. Dr: James, chairman of the Program Committee, reported that a tentative schedule had been drawn up and that prospective speakers are being contacted. Dr. Osol, Delegate to the House of Delegates, reviewed the high lights of the Richmond meeting in a very comprehensive manner. Prof. Leberknight introduced Dr. H. V. Churchill, Research Chemist of the Aluminum Co. of America, who spoke on " Pharmaceutical Applications of Aluminum ." He introduced his subject with a brief history of aluminum and then outlined its properties. It is generally attacked by non-oxidizing mineral
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acids and alkalies, but is suitable for use with neutral substances, many organic acids and oxidizing mineral acids, such as nitric . Exposed surfaces of metallic aluminum rapidly become oxidized and the metal owes its resistance to this. The stronger the oxidizing action of a substance, the more resistant the aluminum.
on a tour of drugs cultivated in the gardens;. The selection consisted principally of those whose habitat is native to this area. Though early in the season many of the plants were already in bloom. Dr. Graves very effectively described the morphology and commented on the time, method of collection, properties and medicinal use of the drugs.
The most common pharmaceutical applications are closures, either preformed or "rolled on" caps, and containers such as tubes or individual dose forms in sealed foil envelopes. It is also used in distilled water systems. A wide variety of substances, including alkaline products may be packaged in aluminum containers, providing they are internally coated with a wax or one of the natural or synthetic resins. Containers are tested for suitability by storing tpe product in plain aluminum tubes, tubes with different internal coatings, plain tubes adding an "inhibitor" to the product, and glass (control) at 100 0 F . and observing at one, two, three and six months for any change in the product or container.
A special meeting was called to order on Friday May 10th, at 1:00 P.M. The secretary presented to the group a paper on "Particle Size Studies" prepared with the assistance of Professor Corcoran. The paper described a method for determining the grain-size distribution of Barium Sulfate U. S. P., using the AndreasenBerg Pipette. The results obtained by the analysis of two samples were tabulated and in conclusion it was suggested that a test of this type limiting the percentage of large and fine particles would seem superior to the present Pharmacopreal requirement for bulkiness of powder.
Mr. Stroehm, also affiliated with the Aluminum Company, answered many questions during the discussion period. A rising vote of thanks followed . RUDOLPH H. B LYTH E, Secretary ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY STUDENT BRANCH.-
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Tuesday, April 16th, the meeting was called to order by president Rosenstein. Dean Dandreau spoke to the group, commented on its activity and encouraged the students to continue their work in behalf of American pharmacy. Dr. Dandreau then introduced the speaker, Dr. Herrick, of Upjohn Co., who gave a very interesting lecture conjointly with films on "Cod Liver Oil" and "Digitalis." Picturesque and stormy scenes off the coast of Norway very yividly portrayed the fishing for cod during the spawning season. Following the separation of the livers, preparation of the oil and shipment to the United States, the scene is removed to the Upjohn Laboratories at Kalmazoo, Mich., where the preparation of the Cod Liver Oil Concentrate and "Super D Perles" was shown in some detail with the technicalities of manufacture expounded by Dr. Herrick. A very distinct and comprehensive presentation of the official U. S. P. assay for Vitamin A; standardization of digitalis by the official frog method and the non-official Hatcher cat method added completeness to the attention of an engrossed audience. Following the lecture Dr. Herrick answered questions from the audience. A vote of thanks was accorded the speaker and the Upjohn Co.
On Saturday, April 27th at 10:00 A.M., the members of the Student Branch met at the Administration Building of the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, from where Dr. Arthur H. Graves guided the group
The final m eeting of t he school year was called to order by the president on May 15th, at 4:00 P.M. President Rosenstein introduced the speaker, Lieut enant Boylan of the N ew York Police Department. Bureau of Narcotics, who addressed the group on the topic, " Narcotics and Their Relation to Crime." Lieutenant Boylan spoke on the use of opium, heroin, cocaine and cannabis and pointed out the deleterious effects of the continued uS,e of these drugs. He outlined the method of collection and the preparation of opium for smoking, illustrating his lecture with various contrivances which had been brought for inspection. In the exhibit were many articles which had been seized by the police at the so-called "hop joints" and in the course of their detective work elsewhere. There were a number of gadgets and illustrations, some of which were samples of great ingenuity, of the means taken by the offenders to outwit the police. Lieutenant Boylan told several interesting experiences which he and his assistants had encountered in their pursuit of these lawbreakers. He also warned pharmacists to keep a watchful eye on the narcotic cabinet since it is the prime object of attack by the unscrupulous peddlers, who because of the Neutrality Act can do little smuggling. In their attempt to quiet the resultant narcotic panic they have resorted to the most vicious means. In answer to a question from the floor, Lieutenant Boylan pointed out that it costs the government five dollars per day to cure an addict. After the meeting was formally concluded the members were free to examine the exhibit and ask questions of Lieutenant Boylan and his assistant. In the name of the Student Branch the president thanked the officers for their interesting program. SISTER M. ETHELDREDA, Secretary
On Friday, May 10th, a meeting was held for the purpose of electing the officers for the school year. 1940-1941: President, Charles Blumenthal; Vi cePresident, Myron Levine; S ecretary, Robert Sandals ; Treasurer, John White. The motion was read and approved that t he sum of $15 be allowed to establish a senior graduation prize in the name of the Student Branch . To undertake this President Kraut appointed a committee consisting of himself as chairman, Charles Blumen thal, Robert Sandals and John White. The motion was also passed that the election of officers always be held on the second Friday in M ay . CHARLES BLUMENTHAL, S ecretary FERRIS INSTITUTE. -The assembly program of F erris Institute for April 30th was arranged for and sponsored by the Ferris Institute Student Branch of the A. PH. A. Mr. Eli Minchoff acted as general chairman for the program, making the necessary arrangements. The program wa s a debate, "Resolved That Science Is a Greater Factor in Human Progress Than Is Law." The debate was between D ean Benson, of the Ferris Institute of Pharmacy, and Mr. John E. Dummond, a former city attorney of Big Rapids, Michigan. Mr. W. T. McElwain, Dean of Men at Ferris Institute, introduced the speakers and acted as official timekeeper.
The May meeting was held at Ferris Institute with Henning Engmark presiding. Minutes of the April meeting were read and approved. Communications from the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION were read. A time was set for a business meeting to be held for the purpose of discussing the ways and means of sending a representative to the Annual Meeting of the A. PH. A. The guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Rogers, a local dentist, who gave a very informat ive talk on the proper fitting of teeth_ demonstrating with instruments while he pointed out the necessary pre-
cautions which must be taken when fitting teeth. He told us of some of the problems confronted by a dentist. Dr. Rogers stated how "Science has advanced wonderfully in the last ten years, advancing at such a rapid rate that miracles are just a commonplace occurrence," and advocating a closer public relations between professions. Dr. Roger's chief purpose in speaking was to create an interest in professional brotherhood.
On May 2nd, a motion was carried at a short business meeting of the Branch, that this Branch send a delegate to the annual meeting of the AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION, and Secretary Morris E . F ockler was appointed. MORRIS E. FOCKLER, Secretary L OYOLA U NIVERSITY STUDENT BRANCH.- On April 12th, the Branch held its regular meeting a t 7: 30 P.M., the president, John F . Thompson, presiding. M embers were invited to attend a social to be h eld after the m eeting, the entertainment committee having completed all plans. M r. Nicholas Montalbano was appointed to handle the sale of tickets to students for our Annual Banquet and Dance to b e h eld on May 2nd at the new Hotel Bienville. April 20th was agreed upon as the date for the A. PH. A. Student Branch picnic. The entertainment committee planned the picnic and details were to b e given to the m embers. Miss Rosa Mae Poche, chairman of the Committ ee on Current Affairs, presented a paper which included information concerning research on new products used in the treatment of diabet es. A Junior m ember, Mr. James D ecuers, read a brief history of the United States Pharmacopreia, and discussed some of the more important monograph revisions in the Second Supplement of the U. S. P . XI " The Relationship of the Service Wholesaler to the Independent Retail Pharmacist" was discussed by Mr. I. Lyons, president of I. L , Lyons and Co. Re stated that the service wholesalers feel close to the retailers and want to be their friend~ . He encouraged better relations between the two as they are both so essential in the field of distribution . Following his talk a moving picture on better salesmanship called, "Along Main Street," was shown, through the courtesy of the Coca Cola Company. It stressed several very important points in selling, such as: personal appearance, a pleasant smile and friendliness toward the customers.
The May meeting was moved up to April 21st, at 5 P.M. in order to enable the students to have an
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election of officers who were to be installed on Thursday, May 2nd, at the Annual Banquet and Dance. John F. Thompson called the meeting to order and the roll was called by the secretary. Election of officers for the new scholastic year then took place, as follows: Urban J. Hecker, President; Warren Griffon, Vice-President; Miss Peggy Lou Butcher, Recording Secretary; Miss Melanie Cassou, Corresponding Secretary; and Mr. Louis Koffskey, Treasurer. A discussion of by-laws followed and a motion passed for the appointment of a By-Law Committee consisting of three persons from each class to work with the compilers of the by-laws, after which they are to be submitted to each member of the Branch to be read and criticisms are to be turned in to the appointed committee for further correction, if necessary.
The Annual Banquet was held at Hotel Bienville on May 2nd at 8:30 P.M. The function was a huge success. Prominent wholesalers and retailers, as well as students, were present. Two hundred and thirty persons attended the banquet and approximately fifty more joined in the dancing. Dean John F. McCloskey and Dr. Daniel J. Murphy made addresses; John F. Thompson spoke for the Branch; and Nicholas Montalbano acted as toastmaster. The activity awards were presented to Mr. Leo J. Babin and Miss Rosalie Centanni for the fine work done ~uring the year. The event was certainly the most important one since our organization began two years ago. The success of the function was due to the cooperation of all members, but principally to the wonderful and untiring efforts of our president, John F. Thompson, and Miss Helen Pitre, the capable chairman of the Entertainment Committee. JUNE L. WARE, Secretary LOUISVILLE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY STUDENT BRANCH.-The regular meeting was held April 9th. One enjoyable feature was the address of Mr. G. W. Cunningham, Di5trict Supervisor of the Bureau of Narcotics, who spoke interestingly and informatively on "The Narcotic Law and Its Enforecment."
On May 8th the Branch held its final meeting of the year, at which time officers for the ensuing year were elected, as follows: President, John J. Furlong; Vice-President, Mildred Ann Moore; SecretaryTreasurer, Horace L. Alexander, Norton Infirmary, 3rd & Oak Sts., Louisville; Sergeant-at-Arms, Charles E. Hamilton. JOHN J. FURLONG, Secretary MICHIGAN.-The April meeting was held in the Wayne County Medical Society Building, on the 23rd. It was called to order by President Whitney
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with 150 present. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. R. L. McCabe announced the death of Dr. Bernard Fantus, a friend of pharmacy and of the Michigan Branch, and moved that a suitable resolution be drawn up and sent to the bereaved family. Carried. Professor Glover of the University of Michigan reminded the members of the Pharmaceutical Conference of the College of Pharmacy, to be held in Ann Arbor, May 21st. President Whitney then introduced Professor Walter "Pharmaquiz" Chase who proceeded to choose the contestants, two students from each of the Michigan Colleges of Pharmacy. He selected as judges: Mr. Harvey Whitney, University of Michigan; Mr. Ernest Crandall, Wayne University; Mr Richard Warner, Detroit Institute of Technology; and Mr. Bernard A. Bialk as assistant. Many interesting pharmaceutical questions were fired at the contestants alternately by the Secretary and the Professor. The cont.est closed with first prize going to Arthur Koorham, W. U., and second prize to Norene Jadwin, U. of M.; the others followed close behind. The secretary proceeded to distribute the awards as advertised, "Pot-of-Copper." The amount varied with the scores, the winner of first prize receiving the pot overflowing with shiny, new coppers direct from the U. S. Mint. Professor Chase then thanked the contestants and the many members who vied for prizes consisting of popular brand cigarettes, and toilet goods manufactured by Parke, Davis & Co. and Penslar Co. He said the success of the program depended entirely upon participants and wanted it understood that it was all in the spirit of good clean fun . President Whitney then appointed the nominating committee. Mr. Seltzer read the resolution he had prepared to send to the family of Dr. Fantus. He remarked that it is fine to remember those taken from us by death but nobler and more thoughtful to remember those who have been pillars in the Michigan Branch for many years and have taken residence elsewhere; and moved that the secretary send greetings to Dr. Wilbur L. Scoville, Fred Ingram and Dr. J. L. Powers. Carried. A rising vote of thanks to Professor "Pharmacquiz" Chase and his assistants who so laboriously provided such an interesting, educational, entertaining and profitable program was moved.
The May meeting was held in conjunction with the Ninth Annual Pharmaceut.ical Conference in Ann Arbor, May 21st. Dr. Howard B. Lewis, chairman of the Conference, opened the session. He introduced Prof. C. C. Glover, who welcomed the pharmacists of the state on behalf of the faculty of the College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan.
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Dr. Lewis then introduced Dr. B . V. Christensen, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Ohio State University, who chose as his topic, "Recruiting for the Profession of Pharmacy." He was followed by Arthur E. F. Crabb of Kalamazoo, who discussed Dr. Christensen's paper in which many points of interest to the future of pharmacy were brought out. The next speaker was Dr. Arthur Secord, Extension Service and Department of Speech, University of Michigan. He gave a most interesting talk on " Developing an Effective Personality," as follows: General information. Know thyself and overcome lack of confidence. Knowledge of human nature. Knowledge of particular walk of life you are engaged in. 5. Confidence in yourself and your profession. 6. General appearances. 7. Courtesy. 8. Fact. 9. Cheerfulness. 10. Adaptability. 11 . Making and holding friends. 12. Appreciation of the duality of ser vice for t he good of the community and yourself. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Dr. Secord gave a complete definition of each in a most interesting manner that proved both educat ional and entertaining. A general discussion followed, led by Mr. J. H . Webster, who claimed that economic condition is a serious fact or in raising the standards of pharmacy . Mr. R . L . McCabe remarked that pharmacy is in no worse state than any other profession, they all have their problems to-day. The last speaker of the afternoon was Dr. Arthur C. Curtis, Associate Profes30r of M edicine, University of Michigan. He spoke on "Sulfapyridine and Anti-Sera in the Treatment of Lobar Pneumonia." He illustrated his talk with charts portraying the effects of sulfapyridine and the two new additions to the sulfanilamide group. namely. sulphothiozol and sulph-meta-thyazol. The use of these drugs has reduced the mortality in lobar pneumonia tremendously. With the introduction of the two new additions which are less toxic and more potent than sulfapyridine even further reduction is looked for. Dinner was served at the Michigan Union at which President H . A. K . Whitney called to order the meeting of the Michigan Branch. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved, after which new officers were elected. The meeting then adjourned to the Rackham Building where the program was continued. Dr. Lewis introduced the speaker of the evening, Dr. Bradley M. Patten, professor of Anatomy, University of Michigan Medical School, who presented a most unusual micro-moving picture of "Living Embryos at Various Stages in Their Development." Those who were privileged t o see this
marvelous showing have a much better idea of the development of life from the time of conception. This brought to a close the Ninth Pharmaceutical Conference and most successful year in the history of the Michigan Branch. BERNARD A. BIALK, Secretary NEW YORK.-The May meeting was held at Columbia University, Cortege of Pharmacy. on May 20th. at 8 :30p.M. About seventy-five members and guests attended. Minutes of the April meeting were approved. The committee in charge of the exhibit in connection with the convention of the American Medical Association to be held in New York. reported progress. The report of the Committee on the Progress of Pharmacy was received and ordered attached to the minutes. Dr. Hugo H. Schaefer, Delegate to the House of Delegates, reported on the A. PH. A. convention. He commented on the large registration and said that all meetings were well attended . Details will be published in forthcoming issues of the Journals of the ASSOCIATION. The convention in 1941 will be in Detroit. Mr. F rederick Lascoff a nnounced that D r. Schaefer ha d been elected president of the House of D elegates. There being no further business. the meeting t urned to the Scientific Section which was devoted t o a discussion of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. M r. Charles A. H errman, Assistant .Chief of the Ea stern District , Food and Drug Administration, spoke on " The R equirem ents of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Affecting Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics." Dr. Hugo H . Schaefer spoke on "The Drug R egulations of the N ew York City Board of Health Code." A rising vote of thanks was accorded the speakers. HORACE T . F. GIVENS, Secretary PHILADELPHIA.- The final meeting of the season was called to order by Chairman Leberknight at 8: 30 P.M., May 21st, at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Minutes of the April meeting were approved. Dr: James, chairman of the Program Committee, reported that a tentative schedule had been drawn up and that prospective speakers are being contacted. Dr. Osol, Delegate to the House of Delegates, reviewed the high lights of the Richmond meeting in a very comprehensive manner. Prof. Leberknight introduced Dr. H. V. Churchill, Research Chemist of the Aluminum Co. of America, who spoke on " Pharmaceutical Applications of Aluminum ." He introduced his subject with a brief history of aluminum and then outlined its properties. It is generally attacked by non-oxidizing mineral
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acids and alkalies, but is suitable for use with neutral substances, many organic acids and oxidizing mineral acids, such as nitric . Exposed surfaces of metallic aluminum rapidly become oxidized and the metal owes its resistance to this. The stronger the oxidizing action of a substance, the more resistant the aluminum.
on a tour of drugs cultivated in the gardens;. The selection consisted principally of those whose habitat is native to this area. Though early in the season many of the plants were already in bloom. Dr. Graves very effectively described the morphology and commented on the time, method of collection, properties and medicinal use of the drugs.
The most common pharmaceutical applications are closures, either preformed or "rolled on" caps, and containers such as tubes or individual dose forms in sealed foil envelopes. It is also used in distilled water systems. A wide variety of substances, including alkaline products may be packaged in aluminum containers, providing they are internally coated with a wax or one of the natural or synthetic resins. Containers are tested for suitability by storing tpe product in plain aluminum tubes, tubes with different internal coatings, plain tubes adding an "inhibitor" to the product, and glass (control) at 100 0 F . and observing at one, two, three and six months for any change in the product or container.
A special meeting was called to order on Friday May 10th, at 1:00 P.M. The secretary presented to the group a paper on "Particle Size Studies" prepared with the assistance of Professor Corcoran. The paper described a method for determining the grain-size distribution of Barium Sulfate U. S. P., using the AndreasenBerg Pipette. The results obtained by the analysis of two samples were tabulated and in conclusion it was suggested that a test of this type limiting the percentage of large and fine particles would seem superior to the present Pharmacopreal requirement for bulkiness of powder.
Mr. Stroehm, also affiliated with the Aluminum Company, answered many questions during the discussion period. A rising vote of thanks followed . RUDOLPH H. B LYTH E, Secretary ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY STUDENT BRANCH.-
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Tuesday, April 16th, the meeting was called to order by president Rosenstein. Dean Dandreau spoke to the group, commented on its activity and encouraged the students to continue their work in behalf of American pharmacy. Dr. Dandreau then introduced the speaker, Dr. Herrick, of Upjohn Co., who gave a very interesting lecture conjointly with films on "Cod Liver Oil" and "Digitalis." Picturesque and stormy scenes off the coast of Norway very yividly portrayed the fishing for cod during the spawning season. Following the separation of the livers, preparation of the oil and shipment to the United States, the scene is removed to the Upjohn Laboratories at Kalmazoo, Mich., where the preparation of the Cod Liver Oil Concentrate and "Super D Perles" was shown in some detail with the technicalities of manufacture expounded by Dr. Herrick. A very distinct and comprehensive presentation of the official U. S. P. assay for Vitamin A; standardization of digitalis by the official frog method and the non-official Hatcher cat method added completeness to the attention of an engrossed audience. Following the lecture Dr. Herrick answered questions from the audience. A vote of thanks was accorded the speaker and the Upjohn Co.
On Saturday, April 27th at 10:00 A.M., the members of the Student Branch met at the Administration Building of the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, from where Dr. Arthur H. Graves guided the group
The final m eeting of t he school year was called to order by the president on May 15th, at 4:00 P.M. President Rosenstein introduced the speaker, Lieut enant Boylan of the N ew York Police Department. Bureau of Narcotics, who addressed the group on the topic, " Narcotics and Their Relation to Crime." Lieutenant Boylan spoke on the use of opium, heroin, cocaine and cannabis and pointed out the deleterious effects of the continued uS,e of these drugs. He outlined the method of collection and the preparation of opium for smoking, illustrating his lecture with various contrivances which had been brought for inspection. In the exhibit were many articles which had been seized by the police at the so-called "hop joints" and in the course of their detective work elsewhere. There were a number of gadgets and illustrations, some of which were samples of great ingenuity, of the means taken by the offenders to outwit the police. Lieutenant Boylan told several interesting experiences which he and his assistants had encountered in their pursuit of these lawbreakers. He also warned pharmacists to keep a watchful eye on the narcotic cabinet since it is the prime object of attack by the unscrupulous peddlers, who because of the Neutrality Act can do little smuggling. In their attempt to quiet the resultant narcotic panic they have resorted to the most vicious means. In answer to a question from the floor, Lieutenant Boylan pointed out that it costs the government five dollars per day to cure an addict. After the meeting was formally concluded the members were free to examine the exhibit and ask questions of Lieutenant Boylan and his assistant. In the name of the Student Branch the president thanked the officers for their interesting program. SISTER M. ETHELDREDA, Secretary