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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1957
Page
8
Minneapolis doctor Dr. John E Eichenlaub says motion sickness can be warded off under many conditions with simple measures. He advises focusing on the horizon, avoiding rapid eye movement, using large type reading and keeping still, and prefers right side seats on planes to reduce air sickness.
Kansas runs statewide comprehensive eyesight screenings in schools. Twenty minute tests identify unseen issues. In 1200 children screened, over 300 had vision troubles such as nearsightedness farsightedness astigmatism depth perception issues one eyed seeing and glaucoma.
The article notes women, aided by quick discernment and cancer screening, will save about 19,000 lives this year. It states women now die less from malignant tumors than men for the first time on record and credit goes to following American Cancer Society guidance and regular checkups.
Miss Sarah A. Walker born March 30 1853 in Wayland Iowa now resident of Los Angeles celebrated her 104th birthday as the nation’s life insurance records show. She began drawing annuity checks at 65 and has received 2.50 for each 10 invested since 1919. About 600 annuitants were 95 plus, including 40 centenarians.
Palladium, a platinum group metal, resembles platinum in appearance and strength and is about half as heavy. Its lightness makes it attractive for large jewelry pieces and other applications where weight matters.
The article notes children and elderly people are most often burned by clothing fires. Causes include matches, stoves, heaters, and careless use of flames. It warns against lightweight loose garments and certain fabric types and urges flame awareness and flameproofing where possible.
UCLA professor Dr. Arthur Patch McKinlay describes ancient Olympic history noting Greece held the games for Zeus and fixed events by gamblers. He cites strict rules, bribe penalties, and lifelong public support for Olympic heroes from Athens in antiquity.
A Michigan State University survey shows athletes die of the same causes as nonathletes and live about as long as the general population. The study compares former college athletes with classmates to assess life expectancy and health effects of intense competition.
A New York report notes a vaccine in mass tests that protects against one grippe form causing sore throat laryngitis swollen glands conjunctivitis and fever about six days. It will not prevent the common cold or other nine respiratory infections but signals progress in combating colds.
About 110 million gallons of chemical anti freeze solutions were sold in 1955 to protect America's 60 million autos from winter freeze up. Nearly three quarters were the higher priced ethylene glycol type, with 31 million gallons methanol. Retail value reached at least $200 million.
Numerous local church and civic groups met in Marshall this week. The Willing Workers of the Baptist church hosted at Mrs. Juanita Walker with devotions by Dayton Mazy. J Y class from Trinity held a church picnic. Christian Home Builders met at Trinity church with devotions by Jesse Kile. many families attended dinners, visits, and a reception welcoming Rev Willis Simpson and daughters at Trinity church. A Shrine club dinner at the Legion Home drew 171, with Nancy South providing music. The Ferris reunion and various family gatherings were noted as well.
The annual Carpenter reunion will be held at the Clark County Fair grounds, Marshall, next Sunday, July 28, with a basket dinner at noon. The article also notes eye muscle strength and a stat about heart and blood vessel disease deaths in 1955, mentioning 232,000 deaths below age 65.
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