Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital School of Nursing - Cranium Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1937 volume:

7 A . HE CRANIUM 1937 PHILADELPHIA OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING 3 s ■? DEDICATION O THE graduate Nurse — Train- ing ' s done. What now? Upon you rests a duty to take tomorrow ' s reins of leadership in the world which you inherit. Nurses have poured forth from many training schools and some have retained hospital positions. Public Health Nursing, newly created air service, ocean liners, school nursing and private duty nursing are but a few of the opportunities open to the trained and efficient nurse. To our own, the Osteopathic nurse, who has even greater opportunities in an awakening profession, to the one who will cherish her work, will fulfill her pledge and will carry to completion a creative work that will make the world better for herself and for others, we dedicate this our first volume The Cranium of 1937. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Par e Tiro FOREWORD E WOULD not linger in the past, but even as we encounter new experiences, our thoughts, at times, will tarry with old scenes, old friends. To make more vivid the memories of three momen- tous years in the. Osteopathic Hospital, we, the Senior Class, present this annual, ' The Cranium, of 1937. Let this yearbook be a link between today and to- morrow. Please be lenient in your criticism, and judge not its contents too harshly. THE STAFF. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Three R mESSflGE TO THE SERIOR CLASS liil . AY I congratulate you, as mem- bers of the Senior Class, on your enthusiasm in all of your activities, both in and for the School. To be a success one must have a fully developed and rounded life. You have chosen a vocation which demands the best that one can give. You cannot be a good and intelligent nurse without being a good and intelligent woman, one who can be depended upon, one who respects her profession, and one who has the love of God in her heart. In addition to knowledge and skill, you must have compassion and understanding. May you go forth to your life ' s work imbued with the Spirit of Service which is the foundation of your Calling. You will also find it the road to Happiness. Margaret C. Peeler, R.N, THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Four mflRGflRET PEELER, B.B., R.fl. Directress o£ Nursing THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Five Edgar O. Holden, A.B., D O GREETinGS nno FELICITfiTIOnS HAVE observed with a great deal of interest and with an inordinate amount of satisfaction the rise and development of the School of Nursing connected with our Hospital. Indeed it is not at all difficult, in retrospection, to visualize the small institution that we were pleased to call The Osteopathic Hospital at 410 S. 9th Street, with the College located just around the corner at 832 Pine Street. That pioneer effort in the capable hands of Miss Carrie Fischer, R.N., so far as the administration of nursing was concerned, was destined to expand and to be developed into the efficient organization that exists today. The removal of the Hospital to 1725 Spring Garden Street in 1916, followed by transfer to the new Hospital Building associated with the College at 19th and Spring Garden Streets, gave evidence of the demands for increased osteopathic, surgical, specialty and. nursing services and it is to be understood at once that the nursing aspects and particularly the School for Nursing as an integral part of the picture, made strides in keeping with the progress noted, on all the professional and technical fronts. The service of Miss Simms, R.N., in the post-war days, in the capacity of Directress of Nurses, at the 19th and Spring Garden Street institution, springs pleas- antly to memory. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Six No small tribute and all due respect may well be recorded next to Miss Selina M. Johnson, R.N., who assumed the captaincy of the Training School in 1924 and rendered a monumental service for a span of years. To her belongs grateful recogni- tion for a loyalty and devotion to a cause that undoubtedly paved the way for better things. With the projection of the magnificent unit at 48th and Spruce Streets made possible by a public campaign for funds, the responsibility of organizing and direct- ing a Training School for Nurses that would meet the reguirements of the Department of Public Instruction at Harrisburg, went to Miss E. Dinkelacher, R.N., and then sub- seguently to Mrs. H. B. Hardcastle, R.N. Their efforts in assembling and putting into effect the talents and the capacities at hand toward the realization of a substantial, standardized School of Nursing, fully aware of its duties and trusts, were fully appre- ciated. The School of Nursing of the Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia has come to assume a place in the front rank of institutions of its kind .It is registered with the De- partment at Harrisburg as a first-class School of Nursing. Not so many years ago it was a source of speculative interest as to whether, inasmuch as we were an unortho- dox group, we could make the grade of recognition under the registration reguirements for the degree R.N. Respect for standard and conscious observance of detail in connection with curriculum were not without their reward. All in all, there is a tribute over and above that which it is possible for us to accord those who have been in charge of the nursing division of the Institution. It is to be paid to that tireless group of workers styled the Supervisors, the General Duty Workers and the Pupil Nurses of the School. It has been forcibly brought to attention that the measure of service in a hospital is gauged in terms of the Nursing Service. Most fortunately and appreciatively we are pleased to say that hundreds, nay, even thousands of testimonial letters received in the past decade bear silent testimony to the very splendid service rendered by our nurses in the Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia. I am glad of this opportunity to express openly our deep regard for the work of our Nurses in all their various categories in our Institution. I am certain, too, that while it has not been amply said, nor could it justly be, the place of these young women in general in the affairs of the world is consciously understood. Edgar O. Holden, Superintendent . THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Seven ISflBELLE 01. 0 ' DOHOELL. R.fl. WE SINCERELY hope the classes of the future will find such willing and helpful assistance when it comes their turn to carry on The Cranium. It is with grateful appreciation we take this opportunity to thank our Faculty Adviser, Miss O ' Don- nell, who has given us her valuable time. We know without her aid and advice it would have been impossible to edit this book. Sincerely, The Staff. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Eight HELEN M. STERRET, R.N. Educational Director JOYCE C. BELL, R.N. Night Supervisor THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Nine PROFESSION OR A JOB? YOU who are about to graduate from this institution are facing the problem suggested above. Webster says the word profession is not applied to an occupation — merely mechanical. Job on the other hand means a piece of work; anything to be done, whether of more or less importance; an undertaking with a view to profit. The defini- tions outlined are self-explanatory. Nursing is regarded as a profession and should be kept as such. The art of nursing should always be above the mechanical means of earning a livelihood. Dr. John B. Deaver, I think, summed up the entire problem in the following remark: — The greatest hypodermic in the world is the kindly hand of the gentle nurse. Kindliness and gentle- ness go hand in hand. They are as inseparable as are your friends. During your three years with us you have had ample time to test unselfish friendship. Patients should be regarded as sick friends whom you are trying to make well again. Great friendships need constant adjustments; so will your relations with patients. Some you will find easy to live with, others very trying and some almost im- possible. You must never lose sight of the fact that you are in a pro- fession and not just holding down a job. When the time comes to put into practice the teaching you have paid for with the sweat of your brow and the power of your mind, remember that you are a part of the whole. No good doctor or surgeon can ever forget that good nursing plays an important part in getting the patient well. Our hats are always off to the unselfish and untiring efforts of our co-workers. We may not always express our gratitude, but we surgeons know that no operation can be successful unless the operating rocm girls have properly prepared our workshop and that when the patient returns to his or her room that the floor girls will carry on. The fortunate patients who have private nursing care are entitled to all you cen give and will respond to that loving care as did your ward patients while you were students. In closing may I suggest that you provide recreation of the proper kind for yourselves. A tired body or mind cannot do its best work. Refresh yourselves at the fountains of friendship, good music, the theatre, yes and at good movies. We wish you every success and may a happy life be yours. Dr. Edward G. Drew. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Ten GREETINGS TO THE CLASS OF 1937 NEof the most thrilling of the many experiences you have enjoyed while in training is at hand. The three long years that were ahead of you as probationers are now the three short years of the past. The seemingly impossible high, rocky mountains have been conguered, and now you are about to enter into a new life. The Interne Staff wishes to congratulate you on your attainments. Some of us have been privileged to be associated with you professionally throughout your period of training. We can honestly say it has been a most pleasant association. Your attitude, conduct and ever willingness to offer a helping hand has been greatly appreciated. You have upheld the standard of your profession in every way. It is with a great deal of pride and joy that we point to you as the Osteopathic Nurse of the day. We wish you all success in whatever task you under- take in the future, and sincerely hope to have you all associated with our institution as graduate nurses. M. CARL FREY, D.O., Chief Resident Physician. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Eleven IN MEMORIAM Let us pause for a moment to pay tribute to our friend, Dr. Muttart. He has ceased his labor, but the memory of his work so nobly done is still alive and will linger ever with THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Twelve WORDS TO CHIEFS E, THE Class of 1937, take this opportunity to express to our Chiefs the gratitude we feel for their share in our training. Their lectures and clinical in- struction have formed the basic and most valuable part of our course. Their friend- ship, association and kindnesses to us will never be forgotten. It is with keen appreciation we pause here io express our gratitude to these distin- guished men and their associates, ' — ■ — OUR CHIEFS! THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Thirteen D. S. B. PENNOCK, M.D., D.O. D.Sc. (Ost.) Professor of Surgery EDWARD G. DREW, D.O.. M.S. D.Sc. (Ost.) Professor of Gynecology Professor of Clinical Surgery WILLIAM OTIS GALBREATH D.O., D.Sc. (Ost.) Professor of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology H. WILLARD STERRETT, D.O. M.Sc. (Ost.) Professor of Genito Urinary Diseases THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Fourteen H. WALTER EVANS, D.O. M.Sc. (Ost.) Professor of Obstetrics Professor of Clinical Osteopathy RALPH L. FISCHER, D.O. M.Sc. (Ost.) Professor of Practice Professor of Clinical Osteopathy Director of Clinics RUTH E. TINLEY, D.O. Professor of Pediatrics THE CRANIUM, 1937 JOSEPH FRANCIS SMITH, D.O. M.Sc. (Ost.) Professor of Applied Anatomy Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry Page Fifteen THE CRANIUM STAFF Helen Hopf Margaret Douglas Mary Greene Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Literary Editor Ruth Peterson Mary Kochut Thelma Fyock Jessie Mae Jones Art Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager Photographs Isabelle M. O ' Donnell, R.N. Faculty Adviser THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Sixteen THE SENIORS MARGARET ANN DOUGLAS Doug Altoona High School A sense of humor is the ability to appreciate a joke on oneself. Doug has proven that with her good nature, good eats and good times. We wish her all the success that is her due. THELMA MARY FYOCK Mikey Spangler High School Why study? Tis a dull and endless strife. If pep is needed we call on Mikey. Her feet are light and her spirit gay even at the end of twelve-hour duty. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Seventeen MARY ISABEL GREENE Marily Oneonta High School Morpheus, Morpheus wherefore art thou, Morpheus? Marily has filled many a lonesome hour with her wit and wisdom (that is, if you could keep her awake) . She is an excellent nurse and above all one of the best Pals a girl could have. HELEN LOUISE HOPF Hopfie Haverford High School A head is dependent upon its backbone for support, but a back- bone without its head is valueless. ' Hopfie has lead us in the develop- ment of embryonic ideas into matured realities. The most outstanding of which were the organization of the Osteopathic Vertebrae and the establishment of the Cranium. May her plans for life be as successful. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Eighteen HELEN JACOBY Jake Roxborough High School Bashful, blushing, sweet and coy, Is it a Senior or just another boy? Your vim and vigor will ever add to your lovable manner. We pass on to our heirs your secret of success — a will to do, a way of doing it and the joy in accomplishment . JESSIE MAE JONES Jonsey Holidaysburg High School A heart of gold — a hand for doing. We can ' t decide which we enjoy more about Jonsey — her cooking or her generosity. We know both will win many friends and hearts for her. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Nineteen EVELYN KILMER Eve Port Royal High School Gaze and the world gazes at you. If dreaming assisted by good nature, were the rungs of success, Eve would be at the top of the ladder already. Don ' t try to ruffle her — you can ' t. MARY THERESA KOCHUT Hallahan ' s C. G. High School If a King is a King, Is an Ace a Ring? To those who know her lovable and sweet, constant, straightforward and true. .♦- THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Twenty ANNE IRENE MASON Chester High School Silence is golden and does not glitter. Anne ' s reticence comprises her like- ability. She has been capable and thorough in all her work — An indus- trious and conscientious nurse. VIRGINIA DORIS MILLER ' ' Jinny ' ' Silver Creek High School There are smiles that make us happy. We need not mention Jinny ' s red hair, it ' s so evident. But there is much to be said about her sparkle and friend- liness. Without effort she has made herself liked by every one. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Twenty-one RUTH EMILY PETERSON Pete West Philadelphia High School What ' s a bell without a clapper? What ' s our Pete without a cackle? Pete has the fire of a redhead, the warmth of a brunette and the attractive- ness of a blonde. She will be a credit to our school in the nursing field. ALICE MAY POWELL Pal Pennsgrove High School Provide for the Future Taking out life insurance with a bone- crusher is some fun, huh? Many yearly premiums for you and company. More luck to you. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Twenty-two BEATRICE LOUISE STRADTMAN Columbia High School And the meek shall inherit the earth. That ' s our Bea ' s attitude. Stradty is hard to get acguainted with at first but once you get to know her you will find a friend who is hard to replace. Happy landings! JEANETTE SWARTLEY Jean Souderton High School ' Enthusiasm is the power behind progress. Dutch? Oh my yes. Inguisitive? Well, some. Studious? Nothing below 90. Dependable? Right there every time. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Twenty-three IDELLA JEAN WILLIAMS Willie Wilmington High School Fair of face, Full of wit, Fleet of finger. An all- ' round good sport, that ' s our Willie. Never far from merriment with the motto, Where there ' s a Willie there ' s a way. MARTHA YOUNG, Pd.B. Marty Manheim High Elizabethtown College Knowledge, yet modesty, makes men of might. Marty has been friend, adviser and helper whenever called upon. Her subtle wit is appreciated by all who know her. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Twenty-four I I 1 SUPERVISORS MARGARET C. PEELER HELEN M. STERRETT ISABELLE M. O ' DONNELL EVA M. THOMPSON ESTHER B. YEATTER JESSIE M. MAGNIN SUE C. SMOKER DOROTHY M. HANNA ROSE BREESE ANNA V. KOCHUT PRISCILLA MOORE HELEN MORRISON MAE C. BRISLIN— Anaesthetist MAXINE McCOWAN— Dietitian JOYCE C. BELL— Night Supervisor THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Twenty-fire inSTRUCTORS WILLIAM C. WEISBECKER, D.O. FRANK E. GRUBER, D.O. DONALD K. ACTON, D.O. EDWIN H. CRESSMAN, D.O. H. WILLARD STERRETT, D.O., M.Sc. J. BECKMAN, D.O. MAHLON GEHMAN, D.O. HENRY GEORGE, III, D.O. EARL H. GEDNEY, D.O. J. FRANCIS SMITH, D.O, M.Sc. MARION A. DICK, D.O. HERMAN G. HARTMAN, B.S., D.O. JOSEPH F. PY, DO., M.Sc. OTTERBEIN DRESSLER, D.O, M.Sc. MISS HELEN M. STERRETT R.N. MISS MARGARET C. PEELER, B.S..R.N MISS ESTHER B. YEATTER, R.N. MISS ISABELLE M. ODONNELL, R.N. MISS MAE C. BRISLIN, R.N. MISS MAXINE McCOWAN, B.S. MRS. SARAH D. ROBERTS, R.N. MRS. HELEN B. HARDCASTLE, R.N. CHARLES GALLAGHER, D.O. MORTON SEIDENFELD, M.A., B.S. THE CRANIUM, 1937 I ' mjr Twenty-sii CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 1937 MN SEPTEMBER 1934 when the members of the present graduating class were admitted to the School of Nursing of the Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia, I recall a group of interesting and pleasing looking young girls who seemed very shy. My first especial recollection is of their coming to the hospital dining room in groups, sometimes with fingers entwined in those of their classmates (of course this was taboo as to hospital ethics, and the poor children were even deprived of this something which seemed to help when it was all so new) . After a few weeks of teaching in ethics and classroom techniques and being placed on the various floors with other nurses, who, to these young preliminary students, seemed to be going about their duties serenely, one noticed a new uplift of the heads among these new students, — then when they ceased moving about the hospital in groups, and coming to the dining room in groups, and were sent individually at the command of super- vising nurses, one noticed, in a very short time, still further uplifting of the heads, a more confident carriage, — in other words, they were acquiring poise. They be- longed! They were now a part of a happy School for Nurses. As the weeks and months went by, promising material was seen in these young women who had so recently come to us from protecting homes. They took on their responsibilities with ease and it was noted that the Class of 1937 was rather an outstanding class. They more than competed with the other nurses, taking their places in the Operating Rooms, Delivery Rooms, Night Duty, and other various departments with ease and efficiency. These same fine young women have now completed three years of study and repetition of the same floor duties to bring about perfection— yet, even now they are not finishing but just beginning to practice their chosen profession. To the sweet girl graduates, I wish to say hearty congratulations on the com- pletion of one task and wish you much success in the tasks to ccme. I have a sincere feeling of appreciation for the privilege of helping these young women of the CI ass of 1937, in their early training and wish all of them the best of luck and Godspeed. Helen Bare Hardcastle, R.N. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Twenty-, THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Twenty-eighi r -1 H H d d 04 Q p Q 00 04 w s K o H —I q _ d co J-J 04 CO x ffi DC £ u Eh S H Q i— i CO H K Q w tin Q DO w K W co H S H Q U CO H -J dp o 04 H PQ pa U-, s U co w s— t o Eh s Eh d Q K d Q d d d Q co Q S 04 [4 04 Q CO DP CO PC CO 04 Q U H ' Z w 04 H P X 1—1 ! s o O — 1 £ E en DP § i-j S H a PC f— ( Q - w Ph w 04 o hJ PQ On O Q J PD 04 w S O 04 THE CRANIUM, 1937 Faje Twenty-nine Tune: Follow the Gleam To Osteopathy we sing Thy praises to the sky, As our Alma Mater dear, We carry the banner high. Hoping, striving, aiming for right, With courage so strong And facing the light With traditions tried and true, Osteopathy! All hail! Edith Law, Class of 1935. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Thirty HITEMDEDIATES TO THE CLASS OF 1938 -S THE time has come for us to scatter we look with pride to you our successors. We leave to you our achievements and may our errors be of some value to you along the way. And although we would gladly help there is, as you know, no set rule or answer to the many problems en- countered in training. Yet we are sure that with your enthusiasm, perseverance and, above all, loyalty, you will find success in this, your chosen profession. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Thirty-one THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Thirty-two a W O 55 CO £ w ( ) Q w X H O w U4 w w x U Q H H-l Q W 2 « W H Z DC w C) J u 55 w W 55 ( ) H-l o |x CO f ) w l l-J Q U CO w Ex _1 H U-l H IT U-l J H o a 3 s o s § CD S THE CRANIUM, 1937 Poje Thirty-three THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Thirty-four PROBHTIOnERS (j «JflicKtr PROBATIONERS ELIZABETH ANDREWS MARTHA CARLIN ELIZABETH CRUMB EVA DICKSON GEORGIANNA ELMER MYRTLE KINSEL ALICE O ' NEIL ELIZABETH RODGERS SYLVIA RUMNEY EVELYN SMITH MARJORIE SMITH FRANCES SWORDS SALLY THOMPSON GRACE TSCHUDY SARA VOLK ELSIE WEBSTER BERTHA WHITAKER ARLIFF WOOD THE CRANIUM, 1937 Pane Thirty-jive TRIBUTE OF LOVE TO OUR HOUSE MOTHER Our three short years are over But leaving, we want all to know That within you, we found, a heart of gold And a cheer that scattered every woe. You shared our many sorrows With a sweetness unsurpassed But when it came to pleasures You, too, sang unabashed. We all wish we might linger And live life as we had With you, our dear House Mother Always there to make it glad. Tis only a little thing, this offer A tribute of our love But in our hearts it rises A prayer to Him in Heav ' n above. Mary T. Kochut, ' 37. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Thirty-six - ;ftS V • -Fili. ODDS HDD EDD8 THE CRANIUM, 1937 Paje Thirty-seven CLASS HISTORY HIS year a class of sixteen must depart from the Osteopathic Hospital. It seems strange that it is we, ourselves, who make up this class. The years that we ' ve studied and worked together have passed much too quickly. Now we part, each to go her own way. Whatever the future may bring, may every graduate of the Class of ' 37 cherish pleasant memories of her days in training. With these thoughts in mind we record a brief history of our three years together. The Class of ' 37 had its beginning on September 4, 1934, when it was accepted into the Osteopathic Hospital School of Nursing as Preliminary Students. We came from as far north as the Great Lakes, East as far as the coast, South as far as Delaware and West as far as the Alleghenies — twenty-two of us. To outsiders our entrance was an ordinary event, to us it was a supreme moment. We were Nurses! However, this superior feeling was soon lost under the strict rules of the institution. We felt that few privileges had been granted us. After a few difficult days we settled down to our scheduled routine and worked zealously, endeavoring to win the respect of upperclassmen as well as fhat of the doctors. The first few days were made easier for us by a party given by the Student Body in order that we might become better acquainted and the same week a dance was held at College Hall in our honor. Next came four months of intensive study with exams to be passed, long, tire- some days and all too short nights. During this time several of our number left us, and our class was reduced to eighteen. The next thrilling event in our career was our Capping. We were superbly happy that night. We had been accepted as Nurses. Following the Capping came the Christmas party. Then a day-and-a-half holiday for the Christmas Season in order to enjoy our families and old friends whom we had neglected due to our busy life in training. Another semester of classes began — more exams to be passed and then well-earned vacations. A year had passed, we had a new group among us, we were no longer Junior Nurses, we were Intermediates — a glorious feeling. The second, year was harder but more enjoyable than our first; with classes, floor work, good times, get-togethers in the nurses ' home, reorganization of our Student Body, our Amateur Show (at which time unrecognized talent was brought forth), the College dances, and Charity Ball and the glamorous success of the Nurses ' First Spring Formal. All of these helped to make the year pass quickly. Vacations came again, another class graduated, another entered and we were Seniors — Sixteen of us. Senior activities opened with a weiner roast at New Hope with Doctor Drew as our host. Then came our affiliation with the Philadelphia General Hospital. This surely was a new p lanet in our little sphere. At first the vastness of the place (Continued on page jS) THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Thirty-eight THE LOST WILL OOD TESTflmEflT OF THE CLASS OF 193? E, THE Class of 1937, of the Institution of Supervised Romance, County of Brotherly Love, and State of Insignificance, being of unsound mind, super -excellent efficiency, and uncomparable memory do make and pub- lish this our last testament, thereby revoking and making all former wills made by us heretofore null and void. Therefore we do give and begueath the following cherished individual pos- Long hours of classes (with subseguent Ischial irritations) to stay-behinds. Alice Powell ' s happiness to Birchall. Some of Pete ' s confidence to Yoder. The conguests of Hopfie to Wildenstein. Winning ways of Stradtman to Rapp. Ivory and ebony board of Willie ' s to Tracey (may the bumblebee fly without ceasing) . Late permits every night to Rubinkam. Lasting neatness of Miller ' s hair to Davis. Anne Mason ' s reticence to Alice Miller. Night emergencies to the operating staff. Doug ' s uniforms to Florence Green (sorry we can ' t supply a sewing machine as well) . Thelma Fyock ' s longies to the Department of Dermatology. Evelyn Kilmer ' s daydreams to Cohalan. Swartley ' s studiousness to Wescoat. The culinary arts of lones to Anderson. An unruffled spirit from Young to Clancy. Mary Kochut ' s alarm to Fidler. Energy of Jacoby to Brdwn. ' Nough of Greene ' s wit and sarcasm to last several years. The strangers of the fire escape to the occupants of second floor ' 15. Whereas: We do hereby ask that the Misses Peeler and Sterrett carry our bodies to their final resting place. Whereas: We do hereby appoint Mr. Stewart Caldwell to be executor of this our last will and testament. (Continued on page JfS) THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Thirty-nine IF If you can please the T. S. O. and the Doctors, The superintendent and the patients, too, The patients ' families and the senior nurses ' Twould seem that you have quite enough to do. If you can please the czarins of the pantry, The Napoleons who massage and bathe the hall, And yell at you for not walking on the ceiling, Or smile when you have lost your beau ' s phone call. If you can please the Internes and House Doctors, And hold your tongue when bunk they try to pass, Or when chambermaids and elevator workers Think your day is lost without their sass. If you can stay your tears when in the drug room They ask you when and why you want their wares, Send you back to your ward to get prescriptions, And make you climb what seems a million stairs. If you are serving two months in the OR. With tie my gown or hand me this and that, The wild excitement of the Doctors scolding. Still don ' t give up and leave your training flat. If you don ' t swear the night you ' ve got a heavy And are informed it ' s your turn to relieve, If you still stick when lying tongues run rampant, That those in charge seem disposed to believe. If you glide past them at nearly daybreak, Sign the book and make it look like ten, If you can fool the matron and the nurses When you go capless for a walk around the block. If you can keep your head when bells around you Are ringing till you don ' t know what to do. If you can keep your heart when handsome internes Are losing theirs and blaming it on you. If now that you have finished all your training You can look back upon the life as mild Yours is the earth, but I am here to tell you You ' ll not be a nurse, you ' ll be a saint my child. -Selected. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Forty THE NURSERY NURSES ' PSALM The class is my bug bear, I shall not pass, It maketh me to study in a stuffy room. It leadeth me to troubles unseen. It dampeneth my soul. It leadeth me in the paths of doctors for education ' s sake. Yea tho I look thru the books of the medics, I will learn nothing, for I cannot study, but the pictures and sketches they fascinate me. It prepareth slight knowledge before me, in the presence of my state boards. It filleth my head with facts, but they will not stay there. Surely troubles and mistakes shall follow ms all my life and I shall dwell in the class of the dumbbells forever. M. I. G. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Forty-one THE NIGHT NURSE Listen, good people, and you shall hear The life of A Night Nurse, sad and drear. She rises at twilight and makes up her bed, And rushes to the dining room, just starved, to be fed, But supper ' s all gone or stone cold, at the best, For the waiters considers the Night Nurse a pest. She then goes en duty with heart rather drear, For Billy ' s forgotten to phone her, ' tis clear; But that soon forgotten, she ' s met by the Head Who leaves her a sweet little note to be read: What happened to Jane ' s dressing? Who sat on that bed? Old Mrs. Draucher said she hadn ' t been fed. The closet was open, the floor a disgrace; Are you sure you washed the Post-operative ' s face? Now really, Miss Night Nurse, my duty is plain, If these things happen, I cannot refrain From telling the office the way you do shirk, I never had any nurse who would do less work. As she flicks back a tear, her work to begin, There is woe in her heart, but it must not be seen. Shooting a hypo, irrigating an ear, Persuading a baby MammaTl soon be here; Giving an enema, handing out pills; Giving out blankets to old folks with chills. Though ' tis midnight now, not a chart did she de- There are thirty, ' twill take but an hour or two. Thus busily passes the long night away, Until finally comes the break of day. Now for the last long stretch before home, There is work for four people, she must do it alone; So with cap on one ear, she races about Handing out basins, giving bedpans out. When the Day Staff arrive, with an attitude meek, She gives her report, — Quietest night this week. -Anonymous. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Forty-tiro THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Forty-three YOU TELL US Who borrowed Blockley ' s bell clapper? Who broke the glass in the O. R. instrument closet? Who spilt the saline in the belly of Dr. Drew ' s lap? (Orotomy) Who dropped the tray on 2nd floor? Who went to her first breakfast at Blockley ' s with one cuff on? Who always wears her cap askew? Who sleeps soundest in class? Who never gets caught up in sleep? Who tried best to make a Blockley interne? Who loaned Dr. Street her hairpins for teaching purposes? Who dropped the Oo tank on her toes? Who had the seven years ' itch? Who hangs her scanties in the window to dry? Who looks like a lady when her cap ' s off? G S WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF— Miller held her temper? Pete didn ' t argue? Willie didn ' t fall in love? Greenie got to chapel on time? Mikey ' s light went off before 10:30? Jessie stayed awake in class? The country air left Jake ' s cheek? Martha would whistle on night duty? Wayne King didn ' t play for Kilmer? Powell didn ' t get her daily letter? Hopfie agreed with other ' s suggestions? Mason would find the right man? Kochut would lose her innocent look? Doug lost weight? Stradtman went off duty on time? Swartley lost her notes? THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Forty-four P— for all nurses have, it is said. O— stands for OSTEOPATHY, loved by us all. S— stands for STRENGTH, to our Maker we call. T— for TRADITION, for which we must stand. E— for EARNINGS we all hope to land. O — is for ONWARD, we must keep ahead. PATIENCE, PATIENTS, A — is for ANXIETY, which must not be shown. T— is for TIBIA, the name of a bone. H — stands for HEALTH, our best bet, it is said. I — for INITIATIVE, if we would not always be led. C — stands for CHRIST, who is really the head. H — stands for HEAVEN, may we all enter there. O — stands for ORDER, the nurses ' bug bear. S — is for SONGS that we sing when we ' re glad. P — stands for PRIDE in some things we have had. I — means one IDEAL for spiritual truth. T— is for TRUSTING, the acme of youth. A — stands for AMBITION, success in the end. L — is for LOVE, — so love brother and friend. Margaret Douglas. e s FAMILIAR EXPRESSIONS When I was at P. G. H. And the dear knows what not Good enough As it were Bye-bye Good afternoon, boys and girls What do the scissors say? Now don ' t tell anybody but Who has candy? Haven ' t you got that done yet? Ohhh M-o-t-h-e-r!!! It ' s 10:30 girls Jeepers Creepers Without a doubt Well, I don ' t give a darn 1 La-La — Stradtman Oh, how dumb Wake me up at six o ' clock (ho! ha!) If you don ' t put parsley on it I ' ll haunt you Where are you from? How much did he pay? THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Forty-five BUREAU OF INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS Dear Sirs: During a recent bull session (customary in any nurses ' home, not excluding Su- pervisors), unknown to those participating in trivial comments, a dictaphone was set in order. Upon reviewing the scene, we wondered what could be done to help these situations: — To those who complain about the food — may they be made to live on bread and water for at least a week in order that they may learn to appreciate the carbon- copied menus used from week to week, or should we say year to year? Now take those who complain about the mice in the nurses ' home. Think of the explaining that would have to be done if the missing crackers could not be blamed on those pesky rascals, or dark circled eyes could not be blamed on sleep- less nights due to those rodents dancing in waste-paper baskets. By the way, could periscopes be installed in the nurses ' home so that fond farewells could be viewed more easily by those who are interested? If roof gardens cannot be provided for sun bathing, the least that could be done is a comfortable padding on the fire escapes. Concerning overnight passes — surely nurses could be trusted at least once a month. You know a change of scenery often refreshes a lost interest. Now this business about being late for class. You must realize that a nurse is not late for class because she came in after the hour, but because the Doctor beat her to it. Well, sir, I could tell you a whole lot more, but the hour is growing late, and I guess you have enough to keep you busy for awhile. Yours for relief, THE STAFF. Nurse — ' Didn ' t you go down to the Osteopath ' s today? Patient — No, I was kneaded at home. Doctor — What is Pyemia? Greene — Pyemia is an accumulation of unknown substances in the blood stream which produces an uncontrollable appetite for pastries. The patient is known as a ' cake eater. ' Miss Blockley (in morning report) — All the tonsils had a good night. Miss Osteopathy — Were they well pillared? THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Forty-six THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Forty-seven CLASS HISTORY (Continued from page • . ' ;) overwhelmed us, but as we broadened and. accommodated ourselves to the new faces, new customs, and old traditions, we enjoyed many good times. The formal teas, dances, lectures on Social Problems, and all other extra-curricular activities were enjoyable as well as beneficial to us. Next came the Holiday festivities — featured by the usual Christmas Party, and a day off duty. It soon fell the lot of another proud class to be Capped. The new and impressive candlelight service that was used will long be remembered by all of us. At this time, along with our other activities, we were striving to make a success of our year book, a project never attempted in our Training School before. After this, there followed the usual round of winter social events, principally dances, which were again climaxed, by the Nurses ' Second. Spring Formal. Then preparations for Graduation — our Graduation — the fulfillment of our dreams, the end of our school days, the beginning of our respective careers and the parting of the ways. May God be with us till we meet again. c q THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1937 (Continued from page J7) In Witness thereof, We the Class of 1937, the testator above named, have here unto subscribed our names and affixed our seal this 17th day of September, in the year of our Graduation, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven. Signed, sealed, published, and. declared by the above named Class of 1937, as and for their last will and. testament, before us who hereunto subscribed our names, in the presence of said testator and of each other. Terms expire Judgment Day. Will drawn up by: The Staff Acting Notary Public. Witnesses: 1. Analgesicks the Mouse 2. Blockley Butterfly 3. O. C. D. Maggots THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Forty-eight. ;.;:;; LEST WE FORGET E GRATEFULLY acknowledge the support given this, our first issue of The Cranium by those who reserved space for advertisements and professional. This aid and loyalty made it possible for this issue. May we sug- gest that our readers keep these friends in mind. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Forty-nine (Compliments D. S. B. PENNOGK, M.D., D.O., D.Sc. EDWARD G. DREW, D.O., D.Sc, F.A.C.O.S. H. WILLARD STERRETT, D.O., M.Sc. H. WALTER EVANS, D.O., M.Sc C. D. B. BALBIRNIE, Ph.G., D.O., M.Sc GEORGE S. ROTHMEYER, D.O., M.Sc J. ERNEST LEU2INGER, D.O., M.Sc FRANK E. GRUBER, D.O. CHARLES W. SNYDER, JR., D.O. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Fifty (Compliments CARLTON STREET, D.O., M.Sc, (Ost.) JEAN L. SHEPERLA, D.O. ANTONIO ABEYTA, B.S., D.O. HERMAN KOHN, D.O. JOSEPH L. ROOT, III, D.O. MARTIN SCHNOLL, D.O. J. M. WATTERS GALEN YOUNG, D.O. WILLIAM BARNHURST, D.O. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Fifty-one o vi M t)B C U ST NURSES 1 UNIFORMS for Student and Graduate M s °Xably Pri c Ed Hospital Clothing Co. 1107 WALNUT STREET Phone: PEN. 8576 Philadelphia, Pa. COMPLIMENTS OF Rudemar Beauty Shoppe 203 SOUTH 45th STREET Phone: EVErgreen 2982 Powers Reynolds Pharmacists Dependable service for over a quarter of a century PROMPT TELEPHONE SERVICE EVErgreen 7940 45th and SPRUCE STREETS Kochut — Hopfie, all you need is rompers to go to that Hallowe ' en dance tonight. Peterson — Say, Mary, all you need is a pair of horns to make you look ' kiddish. ' Miss Smoker — Can ' t you pay anything on your bill? Clinic Pt.— No! Miss Smoker— Why not? Doesn ' t your husband work? Clinic Pt. — Oh, yes, he gees out at night with notions. • Greene — Oh, look, there ' s a fly in my soup. Hopf — Don ' t worry, dear, it won ' t drink much. ■ ' And remember the student who informed Miss Young that in order to have the fecal specimen warm it was necessary to give a hot S. S. enema, THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Fifty-two Compliments of Commodore Theatre Phone BARing 1100 Established 1876 Philadelphia Pure Oxygen Co. Branch of the Ohio Chemical, and Manufacturing Company 3623-25 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia COMPLIMENTS OF COLUMBIA LAUNDRY, Inc. 4009 LOCUST STREET BARing 2719 Philadelphia STEvenson 3700-3701 Park 4110 ASHER SON, INC. Private Ambulance Service 1309 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia MEDICINAL OXYGEN COMPANY of Philadelphia, Inc. OXYGEN TENT RENTAL SERVICE Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Hydrogen Ethylene, Carbon Dioxide, Helium RIT. 0497 1 71 8 Vine St., Phila. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Fifty-three TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PROFESSION . . . 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Doug — How so? Hopf — Oh, he has a Scotch name, a Greek face and Roman hands. Proby — My friend is having a major operation tomorrow. Senior — Why I thought it was only a T and A. Proby — Oh, he couldn ' t have a minor operation, he is over 21. Instructress — I ' m getting some rare work from the Probies this year. Directress — Rare? ' ' Instructress — Yes, not well done. THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Fifty-fir Compliments of MISS A. MASON MRS. MARY HOPKINS MR. AND MRS. H. C. GREENE DR. C. M. BROWNE MISS A. S. DOUGLAS MR. AND MRS. C. H. STUMP MRS. E. M. DOUGLAS MR. AND MRS. R. H. HOPF MR. AND MRS. F. H. WOOD DR. AND MRS. L. E. LEPPER MR. AND MRS. J. NORMAN WEAVER REV. AND MRS. CLYDE WEAVER MARY G. YOUNG DR. JOHN BECKMAN MR. AND MRS. G. PETERSON MR. AND MRS. J. PETEFfSON REV. ROBERT L. JACOBY MR. AND MRS. E. C. HOOVER MRS. A. MASON This Class Book Printed by WESTBROOK Publishing Company 5800 N. Mervlne St. Philadelphia, Pa. Senior — I hear that Cliff is being bothered by another nurse. Intermediate — Yes, but he doesn ' t give a Rapp for her. Operating Room Nurse — Where is Doctor Sterrett ' s can? Miss O ' Donnell — Vacationing on the high seas, I hope. Davis and A. Miller attempting to put harmony into O Sole Mio in the operat- ing room. Miss O ' Donnell — This is an ' opera-tune ' time to leave. Miss Greene — Do you think Mrs. W can digest this? Miss McCowan — We don ' t want her to cli-gest ' yet. (All jokes explained upon reguest.) THE CRANIUM, 1937 Page Fifty-six THE NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE SOLEMNLY pledge myself be- fore God and in the presence of this assembly: To pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or know- ingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping, and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my profession. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care. r P-a ■ tr i