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XI.—HEALTH PROPAGANDA.
Health Week, which was held from the 12th to 16th October, 1936, did not
include an exhibition, but took the form of a series of lectures—illustrated by films—
which were given in the afternoons and evenings on health subjects. In the mornings
parties of school children attended to hear talks given on matters relating to health;
films were also shown at these talks.
The programme of lectures was as follows:—
Date. Lecturer and, Title of Lecture. Chairman.
Monday, 12th October, 1936.
8 p.m. Dr. E. Ashworth Underwood, Medical Mr. Councillor T. J. Silltoe,
Officer of Health. "The Health of J.P.
London." Film.
8.30 p.m. In Council Chamber. For Women only. Councillor Mrs. D. Thurtle
Dr. Gladys Hill. "Healthy Pregnancy."
9 p.m. Dr. J. E. McCartney, Director of Mr. Councillor A. I. MacBeth.
Research and Pathological Services,
L.C.C. "Diphtheria and its Prevention."
Film.
Tuesday,13th October, 1936.
3 p.m. Lecture demonstration by the Women's
League of Health and Beauty.
7.30 p.m. Mr. A. W. McKenny Hughes. "Bugs Councillor Dr. S. W. Jeger,
—The Red Army." Film. L.C.C.
8.30 p.m. Mr. C. S. Abraham, M.C., L.D.S. Mr. Councillor R. G. Linale.
"Health and your Teeth."Films :
(i) "The Trapeze Man Talks";
(ii) "A Brush with the Enemy."