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on these small communities than it does on the larger counties, a great deal of which goes on seminars which are of value to the fellows in the small towns, and that, in comparison, they have a lot more representation.
Dr. Hewitt felt sure that this has been considered by the Scientific Assembly before. He moved that a letter be sent to the Council suggesting that more attention be given guest speakers and specialties by various specialty groups.
Dr. Steen raised the question of finances, since the State group will not help at all.
Dr. Littlefield suggested that to get this set in the future it would have to be done through the House of Delegates.
To a question of who is in charge of this matter, Dr. Kohl replied that the President Elect of the State Association runs it.
Dr. Hayden considered Dr. Lewis's suggestion of inviting men to Pima and Maricopa County meetings to present their papers a good one.
Dr. Harry Thompson thought the time was right to send a recommendation and also felt that men who wished to present papers at the State Association meetings had a right to do so. He seconded Dr. Hewitt's motion, and it was carried.
The President stated that the ladies of the Auxiliary feel that there are a lot of new doctors and new wives each year who are not introduce properly, and they have suggested and recommended a joint cocktail party the day before Thanksgiving for the specific purpose of getting to know the new doctors and their wives. A particular effort would be made to see that the new people come.
Dr. Cogswell remarked that if this could be done without asking for money, he was for it.
Dr. Harry Thompson thought this a good move, that it should be honored, and acknowledged, and a certain sum of money set aside to help carry it out. He moved that the Board of Directors go on record as approving this invitation and present it to the Society for approval, calling attention to the fact that money is available in our fund.
This motion, upon being put to a vote of raised hands, resulted in four ayes and five noes.
Dr. Kohl suggested that more information be obtained as to cost, and that it then be presented to the Society, since if an assessment is made definite, it must be presented that it must be paid by every member or they lose their membership.
Dr. Hayden suggested that it be held Dutch treat fashion.
Dr. Lewis stated that many would then not come.
Dr. Steen suggested that the Auxiliary might raise the funds by a Bingo party or some such entertainment.
Dr. Earl Brown's letter to the President concerning his illness with reference to handling the annual dinner was read by the President.
The President broached the matter of whether or not the Society should reply to recent newspaper articles concerning political activities, in particular that of October 1 by Mr. Inskeep, and one in the Sun News, the chief thing about the Sun News being that about a five hundred dollar fund and "but what is important is that these doctors were elected precinct committeemen", etc. Also, the Star specifically mentioned Dr. Steen. The President wondered whether the Board of Directors would want to reply saying that the medical profession here in the entire county is in favor of prepaid medical insurance and is sponsoring it in Arizona, and whether they would want to answer the Sun News and the Star. He also mentioned that the Republicans in the Society rather resent all the Democratic publicity.
Dr. Harry Thompson gave it as his opinion that it would be best to maintain
