PTA Seeks School Closure as Illness Spreads
Health Commissioner Dr. H. M. Boocks said four county area students have virus infections, including influenza and scarlet fever. Salisbury PTA asked health officials to consider closing schools if needed, but no official reports or notifications have been received. principals plan to notify parents about throat infection signs.
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Meigs County
H. M. Boocks
Salisbury Pta
Health Department
Boocks
Health Office
Health Commissioner
Salisbury
Bradbury School
Ray Whaley
POMEROY Auxiliary Holds Washington Birthday Shower
The American Legion Auxiliary Drew Webster Post 39 met at Mrs. George Hackett's home Middleport to honor district service chair man Mrs. Dey Hysell with a hand kerchief shower. Members wore patriotic hats and Mrs. Owen Watson’s hat with cherries was named outstanding. A devotional on A Sleep at Wheel led by Mrs. Watson.
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George Mowrey
Ralph Gilmore
George Hackett
Dora Stanley
Gallipolis
J. M. Thorton
Mulberry Ave
Zana Baxter
Family Birthday Dinner in Racine Teams with Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Johnson hosted a turkey dinner for their son Clyde in Racine with relatives including Harry and Ruth Johnson families, Dale Johnson of Columbus, Roy Johnson family of Carol, J. P. Sauer of Point Pleasant, Glenn Cartwright of Mason, Delbert Smith of Oak Grove, and Esta Eaton. The Esther Circle hosted Ruth Circle at First Baptist Church with Roma Hawkins as guest speaker. Mrs. Hoyt of Middleport attended. tea and coffee were served by Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Martin.
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Curtis Johnson
Clyde
Harry Johnson
Dale Johnson
Columbus
Roy Johnson
Carol
J. P. Sauer
Point Pleasant
W. Va
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Mason
Delbert Smith
Oak Grove
Esta Eaton
Esther
Ruth Circle
First Baptist Church
Roma Hawkins
Women's Missionary Society
Hoyt
Middleport
Mrs. Jenkins
Martin
Local residents share news of relocations and visits
Jim Roush joins Peoples Life Insurance in Athens. Families, weekend visits, and lengthy travels are noted among Cross, Neigler, Sauer, De Wolfe, Nickle, Simpson, Briggs, Lewis, Hayman, Terrell, and Hilldare. Several area residents listed as ill or hospitalized with pneumonia and flu.
University of Minnesota’s Dr W E Peter to speak at OSU
Dr W E Peter senior of the University of Minnesota will be guest speaker at the Central Breeding Association meeting in the New Ohio Union ballroom at OSU Saturday at 11 am. County agent Charles Blakeslee notes rides are available by contacting the extension office on Second Street.
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Pomeroy
W. E. Petersen
University of Minnesota
Central Breeding Association
Ohio Union of Osu
Charles Blakeslee
Second St
Brush Fire Doused on Harrisonville Road
A brush fire near Adams' Grocery on Harrisonville Road was extinguished by third ward firefighters who arrived after the flames were already out yesterday afternoon.
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Pomeroy
Harrisonville Rd
Adams’ Grocery
Third Ward
Ifalik Natives Refuse Octopus and Shark Meat
People of Ifalik an atoll in the South Pacific decline octopus and shark meat hoping for reciprocal favor. The abstention signals a cultural practice tied to social exchange and local beliefs.
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Ifalik
Atoll
South Pacific
Death toll from heart disease exceeds WWII American losses
During World War II about 2 million Americans died from cardiovascular disease, roughly eight times the military deaths suffered by American forces in the four-year conflict.
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United States
Attendees From Local Churches Honor Missionary Convention
Mrs. William L. Smith and Mrs. Minnie Green with son Robert attended the Hocking Sub-District Missionary Convention in Rendville Ohio from Forrest Run Baptist Church. From Naomi Baptist Church came Mrs. Callie Banks Joan Buffington and Mrs. Allen Hampton.
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Hocking
Rendville
Ohio
Forrest Run
William L. Smith
Minnie Green
Robert
Naomi Baptist Church
Callie Banks
Joan Buffington
Allen Hampton
The Dead Sea Bottoms World’s Lowest Lake Status
The Dead Sea lies 1290 feet below sea level making it the world’s deepest lake.
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Dead Sea
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