Out of the Past in Jackson County (Free Access)

Science Urges We Eat Grass for Vitamins
Man can eat grass and get more vitamins from it than from all other plants and fruits put together. Twelve pounds, dried, of the stuff that flies from the lawn mower contains more vitamins that 340 pounds of fruits and vegetables  -  more fruits and vegetables than the average person eats in a year. This scientific discovery, along with methods to make grass powder palatable in pancakes, breakfast foods, bread, cookies, desserts and candy, was made public tonight, by the American Chemical Society. The organization tomorrow begins a five-day meeting with about 3500 of the Nations leading chemists on hand. Approximately 450 scientific reports and discoveries will be presented. 
(Editors Note: While technically edible, humans cannot effectively digest grass due to its high cellulose content and lack of specialized digestive systems, making it a poor source of nutrition. Don’t go grazing on the lawn.)

Health Department Notes
Monday: Midwive’s meeting at Health Department Office 10:00 A.M.
Wednesday: Preschool Clinic at Tyner High School 1 P.M.
Friday: Prenatal Clinic at Gray Hawk Dispensary 1 P.M.
April is the month devoted to the Tuberculosis Early Diagnosis Campaign. We have just received word that the State Health Department is sending the portable X-Ray to us on May 2, so that Jackson County can have the benefit of this method of early diagnosis, especially among those who know that they have been exposed to tuberculosis. 

Former County Teacher Honored
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Huff of Moores Creek School were nominated to the new Johnson School near London, KY Hall of Fame and nominated to become honorary members of the Johnson Community Club at their monthly meeting March 25. At this time a very inspiring program was presented by the students after which refreshments were served. This group is being recognized for having pioneered Laurel County’s education. Mrs. Huff is the former Ora Hibbard who began her teaching career in Jackson County. Mr. and Mrs. Huff has been involved in diversified farming since moving to Jackson County. 

Second Daughter Born to The Ed Raders
A second daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rader, McKee at the Berea College Hospital, March 21 at 11:00 p.m. weighing seven pounds and 13 ½ ounces. She has been named Shelly Dawn. Both mother and daughter are getting along well. 

Local man dies in auto accident
A Tyner man was pronounced dead at the scene by Jackson County Coroner Murrell Lakes after being thrown from his truck in an accident Thursday on Soap Town Road in McKee. James Wells, 24, suffered a broken neck and internal injuries when he lost control of his 1972 Chevy pickup truck. Wells was travelling eastbound on Soaptown Road when his truck crossed into the leftbound and hit an embankment. The truck then turned 180 degrees and traveled 47 feet until it came to rest pinning Wells against another embankment. Jackson County Deputy Sheriff Jim parrett investigated the case.