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Why, you're a living cake of soap.
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NARRATOR: Billy Martin is one of the nicest boys in our town.
He's one of the cleanest boys, too.
Billy always has been a nice boy,
but he hasn't always been so clean.
As a matter of fact, for a long time,
Billy's parents worried about him.
They didn't worry just because Billy got dirt on his hands
and face.
They knew that a boy is bound to get dirty.
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Billy's parents did worry because he
was so careless about washing when he should have washed.
He had to be reminded almost every time.
And even then, he didn't do a very good job.
The trouble was, Billy had the wrong idea about being clean.
BILLY: Wash, wash, wash.
They just want me to be a sissy.
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NARRATOR: But then one night--
BILLY: (VOICEOVER) I bet Cowboys don't wash all the time.
SOAPY: (VOICEOVER) But you're wrong Billy.
It's not sissy to be clean.
Who said that?
Who's there?
SOAPY: (VOICEOVER) I did.
One of your best friends.
Let me introduce myself.
Soapy's the name, partner.
Why, you're a living cake of soap.
Big as life, Billy.
And I'm here to help you.
I can help you, partner.
But, I don't quite understand.
That's just the trouble.
So many boys and girls don't understand
what a good friend I can be.
So I'd like to show you.
May I?
Just lie down and close your eyes.
That's right.
Now, what do you see?
BILLY: (VOICEOVER) Why, I see a cowboy.
He's washing up.
SOAPY: (VOICEOVER) That's right.
There's nothing sissy about that cowboy, is there?
He's a Bronco buster.
He rides wild horses.
Well, Billy, you and I must tame animals more
dangerous than bucking Broncos.
I help you control animals that could make you sick.
Now, close your eyes again, and I'll show you.
The animals I help you control are called disease germs.
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Disease germs are dangerous, because they
make you sick if too many of them get inside of you.
And they can be on almost anything
that children touch or handle.
Even on things that look clean.
If you get disease germs on your hands
and then put your hands in your eyes, or in your mouth,
those disease germs can get inside of you.
But you and I can kill most of the germs on your hands,
so they can't make you sick, if we work as partners.
So be a germ fighter with me.
Learn good hand habit.
Wash your hands before doing anything that
has to do with food, before handling food in the kitchen,
before setting the table, or eating at any time.
And always remember to wash your hands
before brushing your teeth.
Wash your hands after doing anything
that gets them very dirty.
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After playing games, after playing with animals,
and especially, after going to the toilet.
You and I can be partners in other clean habits, Billy.
Of course, you should take a bath
or shower each time you've been working or playing hard,
not just on Saturday nights.
You should wash your hair often.
Boys can do it easily.
Each time they take a bath or shower.
Girls should wash their hair at least once every two weeks.
You can see Billy that I am your partner.
But you have other health friends.
Every community has a health department,
just as it has a fire department and a police department.
And one of your best friends is the health officer.
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He's a germ fighter, too.
Health officers fight germs in many ways.
Now a health officer checks the cafeteria windows to be
sure that flies can't get in.
Health laws say that food must be clean.
Health officers must see that cows are clean and healthy.
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Another health officer, the meat inspector,
makes sure that meat is clean and safe.
But health officers can't do everything for you.
You must be your own health officer, Billy.
Since germs can get inside of you through your mouth,
be sure that food is clean before you eat it.
Be sure the dishes are clean before you use them for food.
Never take a bite from someone else's food.
That's right.
Break off the piece to share your cookie.
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And keep food covered safe from flies when you eat outside.
When you drink from a glass, be sure that it is clean.
It's a good idea to have your own drinking glass.
When you drink at a fountain, keep your mouth
away from the nozzle.
You see, Billy, being clean in every way
is an important part of being healthy.
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And being healthy is an important part of being happy.
I see that now, Soapy.
You are a good friend and partner.
That's right.
Well, so long.
So long, partner and don't forget.
I won't, Soapy.