Blue whales cited as largest creatures far surpassing dinosaurs
An authority states blue whales reach up to 115 tons in weight and about 100 feet in length, making them the largest living beings and far heavier than the giant extinct dinosaurs.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1953
Page
6
Salisbury Grade School Observes Arbor Day
POMEROY Johnny Appleseed operetta to be shown by Salisbury district pupils at 8 p.m. on Tuesday May 12 announced by principal R E Whaley. Arbor Day program featured readings and songs by students from first through eighth grade with tree planting scene on the playground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whaley
Roger Leifheit
Sharon Scott
Elsie Arnold
Kathryn English
Jeny Folmer
Judy Folmer
Keith Whaley
Randall Relber
Louanna Leonard
Anita Collins
Sandra Barnett
Apri Showers
Douglas Moore
Robert Scott
Judy Barnett
Carolyn Smith
Louise Frost
Caroyn Goeglein
Ruth Ann Brothers
Pamela DeWitt
Roberta Hoover
Deloris Williams
Mary Lou Smith
Viola Tucker
Una Faye Gearheart
Wanda June Kapteina
Carol Beards
Wanda Bias
Janice Cole
Ida Doerfer
Mary Kapteina
Una Gearhart
Mary Haggy
Margaret Landers
Wanda Kapteina
Lois Wears
Dolph Joachim
Syracuse Sunshine Girls
Charlotte Blake
Jean Teaford
Syracuse
Charlene
Sharon Hayes
X Ray Units Plan Schedule in Racine and Harrisonville
County health officials announced two mobile chest X ray units will visit Racine and Harrisonville on Thursday. In Racine the unit will be at the high school farm shop from 1 to 4 pm and 5 to 8 pm. In Harrisonville the unit will be at the high school from 1 to 3 pm and 7 to 9 pm. All residents over 15 may receive a free chest X ray. participation was encouraged beyond students.
Female lobster carries thousands of eggs onboard
A female lobster hatches her offspring by carrying them on her underside. She may cradle about 75 000 eggs for up to ten months. In Milan Italy a woman holds a position as director occupying a 200 director role.
4 H Club Activities Highlight May Meetings Across Clubs
Multiple 4-H groups report April activities and upcoming May events. Cloverettes, Sunshine Girls, Rutland Busy Bees and Make-It Club mention sewing demonstrations, project progress, bake sale funds, and planned meetings at homes or schools. Ohio Valley Boys 4-H Club organized May 1 with officers elected and projects selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Ohio Valley Boys 4-H Club
Bashan Harvesters Schedule June Meeting After Reports
Bashan Harvesters met with adviser Cris Smith with nine members present. Ralph Trussell reported on training a heifer calf for the fair. Paul Torrence was assigned to report at the next meeting on June 6 at 8 p.m. Roger Bissell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester So
Sew
June Ridenour
Gayann Gaul
Kathryn Smith
Bashan Harvesters
Cris Smith
Ralph Trussell
Paul Torrence
Roger Bissell
Classes Hold Joint Affair at Rutland High
POMEROY The junior senior banquet and dance at Rutland High School was held Saturday night at the Farmers Hotel in Gallipolis. It marked the first time a dance accompanied the annual banquet. The banquet began at 6 p.m. with the dance to follow at 7 30 p.m. Ted Wildermuth orchestra provided music. Don Swisher junior class president gave the welcome address. Keith Nelson senior class president spoke for his group. The invocation was by Rev. Robert Linter, with Rev and Mrs Linter and faculty members attending the banquet.
Women Plan Rural Encampment at Canter's Cave
Jackson, Highland, Gallia, Lawrence, Scioto and Meigs counties meet to organize the Rural Women's Camp at Canter's Cave July 1 to 3. Theme The Past A Challenge for Tomorrow. Fee 5.50 for all or 80 cents unit with 1 paid at registration. Final registrations due June 24. Crafts include watercolor, flower arrangements, lamp making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jackson
Highland
Gallia
Lawrence
Scioto
Meigs County
Canter’s Cave
International Whaling Agreement Bans Gray Whale Kills
Under the International Whaling Agreement whalers are forbidden to kill gray whales and all calves suckling whales or female whales accompanied by calves.
James Nester Wins Boy's State Selection
James Franklin Nester of Pomeroy High School was chosen to represent Drew Webster Post 39, American Legion, at Boy's State. C. J. Rhodes and J. M. Thornton reported on a Columbus legion forum where a resolution to Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins on veterans benefits was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Franklin Nester
Drew Webster
American Legion
C. J. Rhodes
J. M. Thornton
Columbus
Thomas A. Jenkins
Grange Degree Team Practice Set For Thursday Evening
The Grange degree team will rehearse at the hall here on Thursday evening as part of upcoming ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Alfred
Passenger awakens sole survivor after German plane crash
A passenger recounts waking to find himself the sole survivor of a German aircraft crash during his voyage with Morpheus. The incident details and exact flight are unclear in the report.
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Morpheus
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