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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1955
Page
10
U S men show higher death rates from heart disease than many nations while U S women experience deaths from heart disease at a lower rate. The report notes overall gender differences in coronary mortality within the United States as of February 28, 1955.
Meigs County March of Dimes headed by Mrs. Aaron Kelton of Middleport reports a record high of 8268.13 this year. Beta Sigma Phi and various clubs, schools, and communities raised funds with popcorn sales, coin collectors, and events, while Delbert Van Meter of Racine was the largest donor with 100. Half the total stays county, half goes to the national foundation for polio research, with outstanding local debts near 3000 and a 5000 goal for the drive.
A new group named the Meigs-Mason Electronics Association formed in Bend by radio and television servicemen aims to improve service to television owners through information exchange. Officers include Henry Cleland president Rho dell Steffy secretary Harry Miller treasurer Cesar Abbott and Lawrence Foreman publicity co chairmen. Charter members listed.
A district eight meeting of the Ohio State Bar Association will be held in Ironton at the MacArthur Hotel on Saturday March 5. All lawyers and judges are invited. Edmund D. Doyle will speak on Revenue Act Changes Affecting Individuals and Don N. More will be the evening speaker. Afternoon session starts at 2 p.m. Reservations with Elliott K. Meyers at the First National Bank Building Ironton.
Lovina Braley and Cash Braley transfer a Dexter lot to Raymond and Minnie Miller. Leonard Burney sells 69 rods across Rutland to D F Anderson and Goldie Anderson. Wilma V Gosney shifts one acre to Dudley Sale and Zella Sale in Middleport. Blanche Dixon and Welker sell Pageville lots 32 33 36 and 11 to Alice Mae Stanley and Daniel Stanley. Lola Hawley transfers a Pom eroy lot to Theodore Roosevelt Hawley. Mamie Sovel deceased heirs transfer to Harry Sovel Sr Clifford Sovel Helen Butcher Kenneth Sovel Edythe Woodyard and others via affidavit in Olive Township. Clifford Sovel Betty Sovel Helen Butcher Blaine Butcher Kenneth Sovel Christine Sovel Edythe Woodyard Evert Woodyard Ha Sovel Jr and Garth Sovel transfer 10 acres in Olive Township to Harry Sovel Sr. Florence Pratt Mayhugh and G E Mayhugh transfer 40 acres in Bedford Township to Donald Brickles and Iona Brickles.
Smoke and fog blanket the area with mist and snow creating hazardous walking conditions. Freezing and thawing have ruined highways with large holes, and rural mail carriers warn delivery could fail without a jeep. A University of Michigan study notes only 1 percent of English history and social science majors pursue related careers.
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