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Shoreditch 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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XI.—HEALTH PROPAGANDA
Health Week, which was held from the 11th to 15th October, 1937, did not
include an exhibition, but took the form of a series of lectures—illustrated by films—
and demonstrations 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, 11th October, 1937. | ||
| 7.30 p.m. | Opening of Week's proceedings, followed by Health Films. | |
| 8.0 p.m. | Swimming Gala for School Children at Hoxton Baths, Pitfield Street. (Admission by Special Programme only.) | |
| Tuesday, 12th October, 1937. | ||
| 3.0 p.m. | Film Display. | Alderman Miss E. Kellett. |
| 7.30 p.m. | Dr. E. Ashworth Underwood, Medical Officer of Health. "Health and Self Help." Film: "London Contrast." | |
| 8.30 p.m. | Dr. J. E. McCartney, Director of Research and Pathological Services, L.C.C. ''Diphtheria and its Prevention." Film: "The Empty Bed." | Mr. Councillor A. E. Hills. |
| Wednesday, 13th October, 1937. | ||
| 3.0 p.m. | Lecture Demonstration by the Women's League of Health and Beauty. | Councillor Mrs. H. Alsford. |
| 7.30 p.m. | Mr. C. S. Abraham, M.C., L.D.S. "The Winning Smile." Film: "A Brush with the Enemy." | Mr. Councillor M. Alsford. |
| 8.30 p.m. | Dr. C. K. Cullen, Tuberculosis Officer. "The Fight against Tuberculosis." Film: "Stand up and breathe." | Councillor Mrs. M. Higgins. |
| Thursday, 14th October, 1937. | ||
| 3.0 p.m. | Film Display. | Mr. Councillor George Jeger, J.P. |
| 7.30 p.m. | Dr. John McMillan, D.S.O., M.C. "Pests of the Night." Film: "The Terror that walks by night." | |
| 8.30 p.m. | Demonstration by team from Central Council of Recreative Physical Training. | Mr. Councillor T. J. Sillitoe, J.P. |
| Friday, 15th October, 1937. | ||
| 3.0 p.m. | Lecture Demonstration by the Women's League of Health and Beauty. | Alderman Mrs. C. R. Lusher-Pentney. |
| 7.30 p.m. | Professor S. J. Cowell, F.R.C.P. "Your Daily Diet." Film: "Food and Growth." | Mr. Councillor H. S. Ceeney. |
| 8.30 p.m. | Dr. James Fenton, President of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. "Health and happiness." | Councillor Dr. S. W. Jeger, L.C.C. |