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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

6

Hummel Files for Ohio Governor Nomination in May Primary

Edward J. Hummel of Cincinnati has submitted petitions to qualify for the Republican governor nomination in the May 2 primary, with 2049 signatures from 33 counties. Judge Edward S. Matthias seeks the GOP bid for the Ohio Supreme Court term starting January 1, 1951, presenting about 4800 signatures from all 88 counties. The vacuum bottle was invented by Sir James Dewar around 1892.

Columbus Edward J. Hummel Cincinnati Edward S. Matthias Ohio Supreme Court James Dewar

Society Members Attend Dinner of Crippled Children Group

Ohio Society for Crippled Children held a dinner at Ath ens High School home economics department Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Loren C. Staats, Mr. John Patchen, Mrs. Howard Dunlap, Mr. and Mrs. John Jagers, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hawes, Miss Rowena Sprout, Mrs. Ray Johnson, Miss Mae Herron, Mrs. Robert Main, Mrs. Phyllis Jackson, Mrs. Esta Smith, Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, Miss Donna Meads, Mrs. Janet Dew, Mrs. Margaret Davis, Miss Eleanor Minister, also Mr. O. W. Hawes, Mrs. Dwight Robinson, Miss Iris Fierce, and Mrs. Lucile Scott. Speakers were Prof. Claude E. Kantner and Dr. Milton M. Parker. Dinner was served by high school home economics students under Miss Pauline Fierce.

Ohio Society For Crippled Children Athens High School Home Economics Department Loren C. Staats John Patchen Howard Dunlap John Jagers Glen Hawes Rowena Sprout Ray Johnson Mae Herron Robert Main Phyllis Jackson Esta Smith Dorothy Johnson Donna Meads Janet Dew Margaret Davis Eleanor Minister O. W. Hawes Dwight Robinson Iris Fierce Lucile Scott Claude E. Kantner Ohio University School of Dramatic Art Milton M. Parker College of Medicine Ohio State University Pauline Fierce

County Home Population Seen Rising in Ohio

Ohio state welfare figures show county home inmates rising from 4655 in 1947 to 6413 in 1948. Officials cite pensions eligibility, aging population, and an “institution-minded” trend as contributing factors.

Columbus Ohio State Welfare Department Henry J. Robinson

Brooklyn Bridge Repairing Slated

New York reports the historic Brooklyn Bridge closed to traffic for eight hours as engineers prepare for rebuilding the 67 year old span. Construction starts around March 1, will last 16 months and cost an estimated 3 317 536.

New York Brooklyn

Scouts Work on International Project Brownie Troop Completes Schoolbag

The 1950 Girl Scout international theme Schoolbags for Schoolmates aims to aid children worldwide lacking supplies. Brownie Troop 14 under Mrs. Carl Hanson and Mrs. Carleton Calkin initiated the program, with Athens troops already involved and activities planned through the year. West Side Brownie Troop No. 13 also participates.

Athens Carl Hanson Carleton Calkin Brownie West Side Brownie

Cookin's Fun And Food Notes From Cecily Brownstone

A collection of recipes and community notices features a cheese souffle for four with step by step directions, plus October to January social updates. Local events include schoolbag charity efforts, visits, and illnesses among residents with names and places like Pomeroy and Columbus.

Dimes Dance Planned at Eagles Hall for March of Dimes

A dance is planned Saturday evening at the Eagles Hall in Corning to raise funds for the March of Dimes campaign. Proceeds will be contributed to the national effort.

Lead Taste Returns After 39 Years

Clarence McGee, 59, of Miami Grove near Cincinnati, coughed up a blackened .32 caliber bullet he was struck by in a 194? incident. He had long suffered neck pain when swallowing and believed his food tasted of lead after years of invisible injury. The bullet resurfaced during a coughing spell, ending his decades of mystery about the lingering wound.

Cincinnati Clarence McGee Miami Grove McGee

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