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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1954

Page

4

Pharmacy careers boom as enrollments drop nationwide

HAL BOYLE reports a pharmacist shortage despite job growth in drugstores. Enrollment in 73 pharmacy colleges fell 25 percent, while 105000 registered pharmacists serve 55000 drug stores and hospitals. The industry promotes opportunities, including top-management roles, but notes women leave after marriage, affecting staffing in soda shops and prescription counters.

Hal Boyle New York Carl Willingham National Association of Chain Drugstores American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy United States Willingham George B. Burrus Peoples Drugstore

Rumors of War and the Indochina Crisis

The article traces the Indochina scare as the United States shifts from brinkmanship to restraint. It notes Dulles and Knowland’s threats, Geneva stalemate, and France's faltering position. Public opposition and a possible deal influence a cooling of tensions while deferring direct action.

America Far East Dulles Knowland Indochina France England Arve Iia Russia Guatemala

Ohio sheriffs push distinctive marked patrol cars

Ohio sheriffs and deputies propose adding S88 marked black cars with white tops and large Sheriff lettering to patrol highways. They expect distinctive county vehicles to deter violators and reduce traffic deaths, citing current State Highway officers and holiday patrols as effectiveness.

Ohio Buckeye

Government stores farm surplus to keep prices up

The United States holds a vast farm surplus from wheat to cotton worth about 6.19 billion dollars. Congress approved a plan to dispose of up to 700 million by sale to foreign buyers and 300 million as aid to famine nations, while keeping remaining stock in reserve to support farm prices. The system guarantees farmers parity prices via government loans and buys excess grain when needed.

Washington Congress Uncle Sam France United States

Case History on Nudist Camps Question Health Arguments

Dr Crane argues nudist camps lack health benefits and expose risks from sun damage insects and injuries. He describes Laverne G a 19 year old college sophomore studying nudism and claims exhibitionist motives under guise of health and freedom. The piece critiques nudist goals and asserts clothing protects the body.

Laverne G

Death Notice of Earl H Bridgett in Miami

Mrs Bert Bridgett learns of the death of her son Earl H Bridgett in a Miami Florida hospital on June 27 He was a Meigs County native who lived in Columbus in the furniture business before moving to Miami three years ago with his wife Helen Fleming Bridgett Masonic services and burial were in Miami He is survived by his wife his mother three sisters and several nieces and nephews Also notes visits by relatives and friends to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis and other local households and the passing of Bert Bridgett earlier in December 1953 Virginia Roush

Racine Bert Bridgett Earl H. Bridgett Miami Fla Bridgett Meigs County Columbus Helen Fleming Bridgett Maude Bridgett Helen Lott Virginia Roush Jah Bare Ravenswood W. Va Bert B. Bridgett Herbert Sayre Anna Sayre Jessie Neigler Naomi Ashley Holzer Hospital Gallipolis George Sayre Rochester Camilla Sayre Fred Bare Ronald Doris Hensler Howard Howard Neigler Ralph Neigler Linder Davies Ralph Ashley

Sunday School Dinner Welcomes New Methodist Minister

Mrs. Nevada Quinn hosts a Sunday school gathering in Murray City as the new minister Rev Clyde Backus and his wife and son Charles of Haydenville attend. Daily Vacation Bible School begins July 12 at the Methodist Church for a two week session from 9 to 12, open to children over four.

Murray City Nevada Quinn Methodist Church Clyde Backus Charles Haydenville Clyde Bus

Odd Fellows bout sparks car and bets in gym tale

The narrator recalls Fred Anspach winning a bout with outside help rumors at the Odd Fellows hall as Milo, a humorous heavy, bets on him and gifts a bright red Marmon. Milo clashes with Herman Glutz and their workouts at the Y reveal myths about strength and diet. The chapter ends with Milo’s despondency and a gym summons from Mr Dunkelberger.

Fred Anspach Odd Fellows Hall Fred Milo Herman Jake Stumpfig Turners Betty Jane Blane Dunkelberger

Horoscope Outlook For Star Signs And Birthday Boosts

Advises a cautious forenoon with possible unhappiness from planetary alignments, then brighter p m hours bring smoother matters. Suggests easier pace, re checking, and avoiding extravagance. For tomorrow birthday, prospects improve now with summer gains and late year opportunities, plus social and romance upsides and a determined child potential.

New Lexington News Roundup Includes Resignations and Grants

Rev R P Baumgardner resigns after 14 years at McLaney Pilgrim Holiness Church and moves to Hamilton. Somerset resident Elizabeth Pettit Slatzer celebrates 102nd birthday with 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Roseville prison to receive 200 more inmates from Ohio Penitentiary in mid July, doubling population. Perry County Junior Fair dates set for August 5 to 7. Ralph McCambridge named head of Williard schools for three year term. Mell G Underwood Jr leaves New Lexington Elks to attend National Convention in Los Angeles. After August 2 new city noise ordinance bans disturbing noises and imposes fines. Patent granted June 1 for a wet reamer to William J Blazek of New Lexington, assigned to Peo Products Inc of Bedford Ohio.

New Lexington R. P. Baumgardner McLaney Pilgrim Holiness Church Hamilton Elizabeth Pettit Slatzer Somerset Billa Emmert Roseville Branch Ohio Penitentiary Perry County Ralph McCambridge C. E. McCambridge London Ohio Williard Mell G. Underwood, Jr United States Patent Office William J. Blazek Peo Products, Inc Bedford

Radio Schedule Listings for Columbus Huntington and More

A dense listing of radio station callsigns and frequencies across Ohio and nearby areas, followed by a detailed Monday to Friday broadcast timetable. Programs include news, sports, dramas, variety shows, and music blocks with show times, host names, and network affiliations.

Abc-Wool Columbus WSAZ Huntington Nbc-Wlw Cincinnati Cbs-Wens MBS Marietta WOUL Nbe Cbs Abe East Abe Abe Tennessee Ernie Cbs News Mbes Peter Lind Hayes Cbs Daily Nabe FBI Jack Gregson Fist Nvbe Crime Photog Sammy Kaye Abe News & Story Theater Royal Ao Carson Abe Famiy Theater Fibber & Molly Keen Crossroads Heart of News Aboe Cbs Betag Capitol Abve Dance Orchestra All Nets

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