Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-28

prevent 10 yOU AOE yOuI COuotoSA osAS@S
the three year program Of the Maine
Public Health Association. known as
The Health Plan Tor Maine
The watchword Of the Health Plan
is "Co-operation" said DR.. Merrill and
Health and Happiness" is the key
rote.
"The Health Plan." he said, ''is not
a panacea for all ills nor is it intend
ed to be regarded a. an ideal. ali-in-
elusive criterion for all health en-
deavors but it is simple. plain prac-
teal program for doing the things in
health work which representative
men and women in Maine-physici-
ans, manufacturers, labor leaders,
farmers. club women. bankers, heslth
of1cials. leading educators editors
and others-believe should b accom-
plished during the next three years"
Or. Merrill then went into aone de-
tail regarding the synopsis Of The
Plan, by which 1t II proposed to exc
tend public health nursing until ev.
cry community in the state Is COW
cred; to develop local public health
associations in every county, good
part Of the state already is covered
through the activities OF these agen-
cies, he said; to extend the Modern
Health Crusade in Maine schools
with the continued cooperation Of
the State Department of Education
until every boy and girl in Maine ac-
quires the good health habits con-
templated in the daily Health
Chores" Of the Crusade; to bring the
message Of the importance of health
before every club. grange. labor
union, social and civic organization
in the state; to continue the clinics
for Maine physicians which have
proven SO popular and helpful to the
medical profession.
Numerous state wide campaigns
are contemplated in The Plan, the
speaker said. These include cam
paigns for the control of cancer, for
the still further reduction in the
number of cases Of tuberculosis; for
the prevention Of blindness; for the
development of mental hygiene; for
the promotion Of dental hygiene; for
the control of social diseases, etc.
In pointing out the need for the
Health Plan, DIR. Merrill said that
nearly 1000 Maine babies die each
year during their first year of age,
that the number of deaths from cam
Ger is increasing at an alarming rate,
that tuberculosis, although it is being
successfully fought in Maine, still
causes more than 700 deaths annual
ly, that pneumonia and influenza an
nually kill more than 1000 Maine cit
liens, that there are numerous cases
of needless blindness in Maine and
that social diseases along with the
others, must be brought under con-
troll.
The eyes of many states and of
many national leaders are turned on
Maine. DR.. Merrill declared, as the
result Of the adoption of the first
comprehensive Health Plan adopted
In any state and he read many let
tiers of gratulation-typical Of
scores OF similar communications re-
ceived by the Maine Public Health
Associ@tion-from business men,
labor leaders. health officials, women
ana organization representatives
from many parts of the United States.
In concluding his address, DR.. Mer-
rill said That the sympathy and the
loyalty enthusiastic support of the
Federated Clubs Of Maine are back of
this program, am sure. May the
power of your votes be back Of the
candidates for office in town, state
and nation whose sympathies are as
broad as humanities needs, whose
courage of conviction and mental
equipment will lead them to cham
plon the cause Of health and educa-
ton and the same care Of our unfor-
tunates. Women OF Maine, superior
to most, inferior to none, 1 salute
you"
Following DR.. Merrill's address a
committee of FIVE was appointed to in
Nestigate and recommend means to
raise the remaining $4,000 needed to
carry out the $4,000 program mapped
cut by the doctor. The committee ap-
pointed was Mrs. Weeks Of Augusta,
Mrs. Abbott Of Saco, Mrs. Emery OF
Waterville. Mrs. Richmond of Bangor
and Mrs. White of Lewiston. They
were asked to meet Mr.. Thurber, sec
rotary of the Maine Public Health AS
ISOLATION, and talk over ways and
means.
Miss Audrey Snare Of Haiiowell rem.
dered two vocal solos which were much
enjoyed. Miss Snare has a youthfuliy
sweet voice which has much premise.
Her interpretative ability was dem
onstrated by her encore. Miss Louise
Skillin of Hallcwell was her accom-
PIANIST.
A report from the corresponding
secretary, Miss Mabel Conner, was
read. 1t was recommended in her re-
port that a committee on legislative
matters be appointed. The Maine
League OF Women Voters is willing to
aid in a material way upon this COM
mittee.
Miss Mary Clay gave a comprehen-
sive outline Of the work carried on by
the Y. w. c. A., national and State.
The recreational work in this State is
done mostly through the camps. Camp
Maqua, located near Poland Spring, is
| national camp. Every girl In Maine
Is welcome to this camp.
At the present time the Y. ". c. A.
in Maine is endeavefing to enlarge the
county work and Is is being dene b.
placing secretaries in each county.
Miss Brown of Bangor gave a few
minutes talk on kindergartens, which
| showed the great need for some &C.
ton in this important phase OF work.
Ne. Writer'S Research Luncheon
Seventeen members and three guests
| occupied the table reserved at the Al
! gusta House dining room at noon for
I the Maine Writers Research Club.