Advances in Fight Against Killer Diseases Highlighted
William Larkin of Smith Kline and French spoke to the Austin Kiwanis Club on June 6 about historic health care gains. He noted antibiotics, insulin and other drug therapies transformed outcomes for pneumonia tuberculosis and diabetes, turning once fatal conditions into treatable or curable diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Larkin
Austin Kiwanis Club
Larkin
SmithKline and French Laboratories
Philadelphia
America
United States
WHO Officers Installed Paving Way for Pharma Progress
Larkin cites the rise of WHO officers and pharmaceutical research as the engine behind today’s life saving drugs. He recalls childhood disease fears from the turn of the century and notes mass immunizations and effective tools now prevent many killers like diphtheria and scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
Address and a Container Needed for Alley Yard Work
West North West Side ward crews struggle with grass clippings and bulky items in alleys. Foreman Mike Masse cites missing addresses and lack of containers as major inefficiencies. Residents could help by marking addresses on garages or fences along service alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Yard
Mike Masse
30Th Ward Yard
Masse
Sign Up Week for Swimming at Logan YMCA
Logan Square YMCA designates June 24 29 as Advance Sign Up Week for the pool. Residents may join before the new addition breaks ground. A $25 minimum donation guarantees pool participation under the current membership plan. Extra contributions will be acknowledged on a building plaque. Parents Division Steering Committee will assist registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Ymca
Logan Square
Parents ‘Division
National Tea awards second annual scholarship grant
Jeanette Williams of 3847 Maypole is a full time cashier at National Tea Co. store 213 N. Pulaski. She has received an education grant as part of National Tea's second annual scholarship program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Williams
Maypole
National Tea Co
N. Pulaski
National Tea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tiffin Theatre
W. North
Jungle Book
Aliso
Charlie the
Lonesome Cougar” True Life Adventure
Planet OF the Apes
A. Johnson & Sons Inc
W. Armitage Ave
Belmont
Lel
West Humboldt Organization
Simons Park Fieldhouse
N. Drake
Edward Drenz
Milton Wishnie
Charles Planck
Anthony Suec
Mildred Kruczek
Thomas Swiec
North Avenue
P. H. Johnsen
Humboldt Optical CO
W. North Ave
Ferndell Restaurant
North Ave
Pulask
Chicago
Pioneer Bank
Elva’s Beauty Salon
West Grand
Mary Ann Parker
Edwards Tile
Community Publications
la Roma
Italy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!