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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
2
The document notes an exception for toy pistols canes and guns with paper caps using explosives so long as the cap cannot contact the hand. It states that for carnivals fairs or celebrations the fire chief or sheriff may issue a permit.
Gallia County Home Demonstration Council heard Mrs. Garland FE Elliott urge a future teachers association in high schools. She called for time leave with partial pay, scholarships for graduate work, and college credit tours to attract teachers. A gross sales tax to fund schools was endorsed.
A roundup of 4 H clubs naming presidents and officers including Patriot group led by Genn Vaavis with David Petrie as VP and Oscar Davis as news reporter. Several clubs reorganized or formed with new presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and recreation leaders. meetings planned including a sale and hamburger event.
Dr. W. Lewis Brown told the Gallipolis Rotary Club at Farmers Hotel that socialized medicine would mean compulsory insurance and state control, while voluntary options exist. He cited AMA material and criticized draft-reject statistics, calling national compulsory health insurance a step toward a socialist state and medical red tape.
Gallipolis reports ongoing investigation into the disappearance of John Fulks 61 of Bladen. Deputies searched with about 50 volunteers after he was last seen Tuesday at 12 15 p m near a stone creek embankment.
Mr and Mrs Billy Orr and son Billy Jr visited Mrs Orrs parents Mr and Mrs Ben Buckley of Reedsville. Mr and Mrs Junior Rose named their newborn son Jechie Car. Mr and Mrs Wirt Holland of Forest Run visited his parents Mr and Mrs Guy Singer. Arthur Orr returned home after hospital confinement at Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy. Pert Orr was guest of Mr and Mrs Clint Orr Mary McKay.
River gauges report multiple boats moving through Gallipolis locks with times from morning to night. The George II passed Winfield at 9 10 a m and Kanawha Falls showed 1 34 feet. The upper gauge stood 17 9 feet lower, with two feet of water at the rollers.
The condor of the Andes has the widest wingspan among flying birds, measuring from eight feet eight inches to nine feet nine inches.
The Gallipolis report notes the first announcement of books donated to the John FE Halliday memorial collection. Eight individuals and organizations are listed as donors with more contributions expected from autumn non fiction selections. The Gallia County District Library houses the collection and provides memorial plates.
The dwarf swift of Egypt builds its nest on swaying palm fronds and glues its eggs to the nest to keep them from falling out.
Gallipolis area hospital notes show admissions including Mrs. Don Dupre Wellston Miss Anna Loushe Wellston Barbara Brown Oak Hill William Roberts Point Pleasant William Mercer Jackson Thomas J Conboy Vinton Mrs J N Wilson Jr Point Pleasant Stanley Spires Cheshire Harry Nicholin Henderson W Va Donald Farrar Rio Grande Malcolm Thomas Cottageville W Va Robert Kennedy Wellston Discharges include Mrs Art Hartley and son Mrs Jack Canaday and son James Rife Mrs Grant Long Joyce Miller Mrs Karl Harder.
Old treatment claim relieves backache and other kidney related symptoms from stored waste in blood. It suggests Doan’s Pills, a stimulant diuretic, has helped millions for over 60 years to flush waste from the kidneys and provide relief.
Sheriff George Ehman and Chester Leaper chief of police vow strict enforcement of fireworks laws during the July 4 period. State fire marshal E J Carlan notes 1948 had no fireworks deaths and urges agencies to prevent sale and use, attaching the applicable law text.
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