39, "THE PROMOTION OF A YEAR ROUND SWIMMING PROGRAM" By A, ®. Murphy, Assistent Director of First Aid ond Water Safety, Midvest Division American Red Cross The roll that the nations number one recreation plays in a communities health end social recreational activitics is a subject which can be properly emphasized only by a person rho has had the opportunity to study such problems on a broad scope. Through his activities with the American Red Cross, Mr, Murphy has hed such an opportunity and has been in & position to bring out the real importance that swimming plays in our everyday life.