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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1956

Page

5

Jackson Fair Opens 1956 Season in Ohio at Wellston

Jackson county fair at Wellston runs July 18 to 21 featuring Jack Kochman auto thrill show harness racing and greyhound racing first time for fair history. Events include junior fair crowning, 4H revue, beef cattle judging, dairy cattle and sheep judging, kid's day with free rides, four harness racing nights, a steer sale and parish thirteen Jersey parade with 100 animals. Premiums total over $2,500 with contests such as egg throwing and milk drinking.

Wellston Boise - Oe

Wilkesville Garden Club to Demonstrate Corsage Making

Nelsonville area news notes Wilkesville Garden Club sponsors a corsage making demonstration at the school lunch room on July 10 starting 10 30 a m Mrs Irene Jackson to teach Potluck dinner hosted by Mrs James Mcewen plus several local notices on reunions travel visits and community events across Nelsonville and nearby towns.

Wilkesville James Mcewen U. S. Naval Air Station Anacostia D. C Toledo D.C Catherine Herrold W. W.ster Wasidente Obie Mason Warren MTS James Wilson Marietta HE. Cramer Wilbert W. Warland Jeannette Grim Ren, Jr Jerry Nelsonville Washington, D. C Cincinnati Lowell Thomas Cinerama Churchill Downs Daniel Such Boone Gen George Rogers Clark Lincoln Hodgenville Old Kentucky Mammoth Cave Bowling Green College and Museum Parthenon Nashville Andrew Jackson Herm Roy al Broadstone Dayton Henry Hazelton Port Clinton Wilkes Putin Bay Oak Harbor Kellyville Methodist Church July Island Howard Beveridge Beverly Marion

Perry County court cases and local notices

Perry County court news reports a suit filed by Charles P and Thelma Kockensparger for 198.78, a jury verdict of 1000 for Olive Niebling in a Logan auto accident suit against C L Kishler, and two delinquent tax foreclosures including parcels in Shawnee and Monroe Township. The column also lists marriage licenses, several real estate transfers, and local social notes from Chesterhill including visits, funerals, and club meetings.

Perry County Court News Charles P Thelma Kockensparger Junction City Olive Niebling Logan C. L. Kishler Perry County Anna Lillig Shawnee A Methodist the Methodist Catherine Powers Louisie Montell Ro Mi Smith Carpenter Somerset Upval New Lexington Jack C. Harris Barbara Lucas Corningerry Ioenasi Cee Ltrician Crooksville Myrna Jean Harbaugh Russell Matilda Lee Aiamond Monroe Town William P. Sweeney Dan Mary Sabatino Sylvester V. Yarger Kenneth S. Yost Reading D. I Sidney Hutchinson Fenzel Lena Luzadder Larna Pearl Winland Gaye E. Wilkins H.C Ruth Fauley Melvin R. Diller Pike Township Gladys Ridenour Cecil Marine Snider Hopewell Township

Radiation Badge Sign of Future in Atomic Age

In a two part report from 1836, a proposal outlines nationwide use of radiation badges. A mother and boy board a bus wearing badges recording exposure. The National Academy warns of genetic and reproductive risks and suggests a system to track each citizen’s cumulative dose.

Kauer Washington Johnny Jones Johnny United States National Academy of Sciences Reson Academy Volved Warren Weaver Feller Foundation

Military Mail Call and Genomic Risk Topics Discussed

The Mail Call column prints varied notices and remarks from military and civilian readers. It cites names such as James Bickley and Basil Vere and mentions Ohio University summer study, genetic concerns linked to natural and man made radiation, and the potential impact on future American births. The piece notes a Nelsonville hospital patient improving after a stroke and discusses radiation exposure risks for descendants.

James ‘Bickley Gary Terry Columbus Basil Vore Stapley McManus Martha McManus Portsmouth William, Bartels Essary Michael William Bartels Ohio Univer

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