Hazardous Belpre Bridge Draws Coast Guard Scrutiny
A Coast Guard hearing heard that the Belpre to Parkersburg Ohio River bridge, built in 1872, is one of the river’s most hazardous for navigation. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad argues the bridge remains vital and well maintained with no plans to widen or alter it though past accidents and narrow piers complicate tows.
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U.S. Coast Guard
Ohio River
Here
Belpre
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Coast Guard
B&o
Joseph L. McKee
K.Q. Johnson
Huntington
Railroad
Johnson
Secretary of War
Harold B. Wright
Sorority To Honor Founders In Founders Day Event
MIDDLEPORT Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi announced Founders Day set for April 26 at the Holiday Inn Gallipolis. A rummage sale was scheduled Friday and Saturday at the former Hughes Electric building near the library. Mrs. Ted Reed of Pomeroy was named sponsor for the year. Joe Struble of the Pomeroy Fire Department spoke on home fire prevention and first aid. Jeanette Thomas led a cultural program titled Awareness of Blessings. Mason council update: Tommy Layton has moved to Point Pleasant and resigned. a replacement will be named by Mayor Roy Harless and the council.
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Middleport
Ohio Eta Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Holiday Inn
Gallipolis
Hughes Electric
South Third Avenue
Ted Reed
Pomeroy
Joe Struble
Jeanette Thomas
Mason
Tommy Layton
Mason Council
Point Pleasant
Layton
Roy Harless
Chester Elementary Rehearses Cowboy on the Moon
Chester Elementary School plans a two act western operetta Cowboy on the Moon in Eastern High School auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. Directed by Mrs. Maxine Whitehead with accompanist Mrs. Roger Buckley, the cast lists students teachers and townspeople in roles from Bow and Arrow Town to Moonsters and Pinafore girls. The show features Moon diamonds and a moonlit mystery, with scenery by Eastern High School Art Club and costumes by mothers. Proceeds support admissions with a small donation requested.
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Chester
Chester Elementary School
Eastern High School
Maxine Whitehead
Roger Buckley
Whitehead
Earth
Bow and Arrow
Donna Chadwell
Rachel Hunter
Bow and Arrow School
Craig Veney
Kevin Buckley
Jimmy Steele
Navajo County
Paula Hawk
Vickie Epple
Laura
Rebecca Edwards
Ray Werry
Lucille Shook
Nancy Samos
Jimmy Bahr
Leonard Myers
Jesse Schmucker
Roger Gaul
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ARS
Stanley W. Thoroughman
Coast Guard Command
Washington
Gary Guinther
Nickey Leonard
John Riebel
Bill Frederick
Mickey Reed
Lee Swain
Bill Foster
Ray Spencer
Bryce Buckley
Virgil Taylor
Terry Sayre
Pinafore
Kathy Morris
Sherry Hollon
Elizabeth Neff
Jan Smith
Cheryl Abels
Wendy Elkins
Carolyn Bowen
Renee Riebel
Kim Burke
Tammy Samos
Tina Beaver
Bill Call
Paul Harris
Rhett Milhoan
Aaron Parker
Jimmy Newell
Clinton Bailey
Sonia Beaver
Elaine Cale
Terri Bahr
Karen Fick
Lowell Ridenour
Tim Hawthorne
Bill
Daphne Holsinger
Sheila Whit
Judy Mora
Kenny Newell
Beth Riebel
Tammie Curtis
Marcy
Meigs County Sheriff's Department
Meigs High School
Edward Hayes
James Morris
Bryan Windon
Terry Farrar
Robert Redford Jeremiahohnson
Varsity AT
Licks
Greta
Tristan Rogers
Karen Boyes
Alan Curtis
Leena Skoog
Supreme Pizza
Pizza Hut
Richland Ave
Lakeview Mall
Niversity
Athena
PAA Pro
Robert Mitchum
Captain Crook
McDonald's
McDonald’s
Richland Avenue
Coumba Pictures
C. Scott Stacy Keach
Robert Chartort
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Route 50 East
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Elvis
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Ron
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