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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1953
Page
3
A humorous 1920s column by Dr. Gheorge W. Crane argues hearing aids and eye glasses are minor tools in love. Laverne G. recounts improved confidence from a hearing aid, while the piece advocates acceptance and social benefits of aids and urges readers to seek Dr. Crane's charts.
A Broadwell reunion at Mrs. Ella Ose's home lists Carl Og Enid Chandler Charles Roby and Roscoe Ogg and families among attendees from Flint and Cleveland. Other visits include Della Ellis from Athens with Frank James, and guests of Hattie Hender shot including John Graham of Madison Tenn and Ralph Fyock of Pittsburgh.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a Chesterhill postmaster exam to be held with a written test in Athens. Applicants must be 21 to 62, have one year science requirement, and be of good character. Applications from Chesterhill Post Office or US Civil Service Commission Washington must be received by Sept 8.
Two Southeastern Ohio men serve with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea. Set. Arthur S. Stowers Jr. whose father lives on Nelsonville Route 2 is one. Set. Ralph J. Wryeinski, son of Mr and Mrs Toby Wyeinski of Corning is another.
State Auditor James Rhodes distributed 21 million 358 thousand 459 dollars to Ohio cities villages counties and townships for local government operations. He said it was the largest single distribution of such funds in recent years, funded by levies on intangibles and a double gasoline tax distribution to counties and townships.
The column invites service members names, hometowns, and complete addresses for a public listing. Submissions include service branch and unit details. sample lines show Lantz Wheaton Athens Route 4 OSL 19th Ord California and Robert Leiqwian Maydenville US 52201838 among others.
The Columbus office of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports 716 polio cases in Ohio since January, up from 599 in the same period last year. The tally covers all types of polio and reflects a rising trend in the state.
LAKENHEATH England jets landed here and in Morocco after the longest non stop hops by single engine jets. They originated from Turner Field Ga and were refueled in the air by tanker aircraft.
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