Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-31

iations existing between his depart
ment and the Maine Public Health
Association.
Dr.. 3. L. Bryant
Dr. B. L. Bryant, secretary of the
Maine Medical Association said that
his association was strongly behind
! the Health Plan, and pointed out that
it had formally been approved by a
medical association committee. He
said:
The physicians of the State of
Maine have always been ready to
lead or support every sane progress
sive movement inaugurated in the
interest of individual or public
/ health. In the last few years our
citizens have become educated in
health matters and recognize the
basic Importance of good health in
the welfare of their community. In
this State at least, | believe the
physicians as whole welcome this
new interest. and are ready to help
in every way possible to carry out
this health program which has re-
ceived the hearty Endorsement of
their Committee OF Public Relations.
The spirit Of health cooperation is
in the air. The citizens Of the State
demand better health and better liv-
ing conditions for themselves and
their children.
1T is now up to all OF us engaged
IN health work. physicians. nurses
and lay organizations to get togeth-
or and work for the common inter-
est. Selfish aims and ends have no
place in this program. We are work.
ing together for one common pur-
pose. to give every individual his
rlghtful chance to enjoy good health
IN his community"
Judge 3. F. Cleavea
Judge benjamin T.. Clcavcs of the
Associated Industries Of Maine said
lhat the manufacturers OF Maine are
strongly behind any movement which
VIII help increase the sum total or
health and happinc SIS. The manufac-
turcrs of Maine. he pointed out. are
making substantial contributions to
further the work of tho Maine Public
Health Association as the best evil
dencH of their belief in it.
Mrs. j. II. HuddiIston
MIS-. j. III. HuddilstOn, president Of
tho state Federation of Womcn's
Clubs said that the women of Maine
are strongly in favor of constructive
health WORT, such rs is now being
carried ON in Maine. Clubs in Port
land. Bangor, Lewiston, Auburn. Au-
cusia, Watervillc, Biddeford. Pressure
Isle. and many other cities in the
state are giving silver teas and Civ
ing entertainments to help in the
success of Tho Health Plan for
Maine
Just as all members of the family
nstlnctiVolN turn to the woman Of
Inc house in case Of Illness or injury
as she is tho natural nurse and
hoalcr-so may the State turn to her
and say "Oh Woman, here are my
SICK and suffering. what shall YOU do
about it?' And Just as she ties M
the grimy cut finger of her little one.
and watches carefully over the health
of her husband. so size turns an at
tchtlNe car to the caHSt,S Of sickness
and suffering among our people. cascr
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t. l# which tend To promote disease.
Dr.. Augustus o. Thomas
DIR. augustus q. Thomas. state
superintendent Of Public Schools,
pointed ont that his department is
strongly III favor of health work and
EIA incorporated the Modern Health
Crusade as part of the state course
al C'II1I- i,,, NJ,
S'Gte Department Of Education IS in
a cooperative mood" he said 1T is
ready to join hands with any or all
forces seeking tho happiness of tho
people and tho prosperity of the
state. Maine has a hcalthful eli
mate, invicorating and red blood
making. It's geographical conditions
and its occupations make fibre in mon
.and Women-intcllectna moral and
physical fibre. This organization and
this conference has TO do with the
physical. There was q time when
tho schools dealt specifically with
mental processes, incidentally with
moral processes, and not at all with
physical processes. Physical educa
.of the schools responsibility. We
somehow felt in days gone by that
il we could segrcgatc the chlls
mind, take it to school and leave the
body at homo. we would have a de-
cent sort of school. Today wc know
that moral and intellectual health
have their scat in the body, and the
r,hNcirD1 u-a1rnrn IN,
its full share.
The state Department of F,duca :
tfon has Il physical education pro-
gram. IT is a part of the general
education program of tho schools OF
tho STATE. 1t consists Of the teach
ing of the principles Of hygiene and
sanitation to the young and adds to
it the health project 1t includes
also sanitary conditions for the
school, cleaning up of school toilets
getting rid Of obscene markings and
unWholesomc surroundings, bringing
in an adequate supply of wholesome
water. proper ventilation of school
rooms, and heating and lighting such
as may be conducive to good health
1T embraces, here the people desire
it, medical inspection and the school
nurse. 1t also involves special at
tcntion to nutrition in the way of hot
lunchoons. We are appreciative OF
the cooperation of the state Depart
mcnt of Health. the Maine Public
Health association. Womcn's clubs
and various other organizations.
State Grange Master Thompson
State Grange Master w. ]. Thomp-
son stated that he was gratified tina,