Leaves Must Be Bruised Expert Tells Facts About Poison Ivy
Dr. Albert M. Klingman of the University of Pennsylvania reports that bruised poison ivy leaves cause no harm to sensitive individuals if not bruised during contact. In a test six people wore fresh leaves on arms for 12 hours with only minor inflammation from contact with leaf stems. He notes spring leaves are tender and easily bruised, contributing to spring rash prevalence.
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Poison Ivy Keeps Poison Through Seasons Warns Expert
An expert notes poison ivy sap remains toxic year round. People burn to learn to avoid it after one contact, yet winter bruising of roots can trigger rashes. Kilgman tested leaves on several people and all showed skin reactions, proving no guaranteed immunity.
Man Found Dead In Barn Near Dean After Fall
Herman Gortemiller of Cross Plains was found dead Tuesday in a barn on a farm near Dean. Authorities say he fell against a heavy beam causing a skull fracture. The body was discovered by neighbor Virgil Nickol of Versailles.
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Meeting notices from local clubs and church groups
Past Matrons of the Columbian Chapter CBS meet at 7 30 p m with Mrs Dove Swaeby Indiana a club with Mrs Mary McAllister at 7 00 p m CWF of First Christian church with Mrs Verna Liston at 1 00 p m for luncheon Officers to be installed in meeting to follow Switz City Union club with Mrs John Skemp Women s Guild of Saron church men s at church at 2 00 p m Stated meeting Linton lodge No 560 P and A M at Masozic temple at 7 30 p m Psi Iota Xi business meeting at Linton Public Library at 7 30 pm Eagles Auxiliary at lodge hall at 7 30 p m Hiawatha club at Red Men s hall all day American Legion at Legion hall at 7 30 p m Saron Choir at church for rehearsal at 7 30 p m Christian church choir rehearsal at church at 7 00 p m Methodist choir rehearsal at church at 7 00 p m First Baptist church choir rehearsal at church at 7 00 p m Freeman Greene county hospital board meets at hospital at ts i GQuapaw Tribe No 143 Im at the hall at 7 00 p m Stated meeting Columbian chapter No 140 OES at hall at 7 30 p m
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Mud Vacation Closes Jericho School One Week
Jericho Center School in Jericho Vermont closed for one week due to mud on back roads that prevented students from attending classes. Principal and district officials decided the break to protect pupil safety and provide time for road repairs and safer travel conditions.
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