Evening Star Newspaper, April 26, 1925, Page 91

THE oSUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, 1. (.—GRAVURE SECTION-—APRIL 26, 192 The big object of the Child Welfare Society is to keep children well. This picture was taken in the society’s play- ground a few days ago. Other organ- izations of the city in the campaign to promote child health are: The Council of Social Agencies, Associated Chari- ties, Social Service, American Red Cross, School Physicians, Association Mothers and babies at the station of the Child Welfare Society, 2100 G street north- west. Fifteen medical, welfare and playground associations of Washington are to take part in the observance of health day on May 1. for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, In- Secretary of Commerce Hoover is president 4 E e structive Visiting Nurse Society, Chil- of the American Child Health Association dren’s Hospital, gParent-Teachg', Asso- Wash Star Ph x ciation, District Playground Depart- ment, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Y. W. C. A and Y. M. C. A. Washington Star Photo One of the principal things toward keeping a child well is the play- ground—oplenty of exercise and good, healthy games. The 15 groups in the local health day campaign are calling special attention to Mrs. Frank B. Noyes, president of the Child Wel- the need of frequent health fare Society, and a group of the children at Child . %% examinations fpr c_)-fild’ren. Welfare station, 2100 G street northwest, e - - S Washinkton Star Photo. Washington Star Photo tal clinic of the Child Welfare Society. This society will keep open house on May 1 at its station in the Children’s Hospital. Washington Star Photo Children with in- dividual health charts. The latter contain records of the health exami- nations made by the physicians and nurses of the Child Welfare Society. Washington Star Photo. Good food has much to do toward making a healthy child. Medical exam- inations deter- mine the proper food for indivi- dual cases. ‘Washington Star Photo. At right: The physical examina- tion. The child should have one frequently, for physical defects are then discovered and may be reme- died before too long a period has passed. The sand pile at the Child Welfare headquarters. Washington Star Phoo.