Freedom Ends for London Prison Farm Escapees
Two young men linked to the London Prison Farm escape were captured after a car theft spree that included forcing a man at gunpoint to drive. Setbacks began Friday on Route 318 near Chick Hollow, with a Mercerville car later found abandoned. Police traced the pair through Gallia and Lawrence counties, recovering a Saunders car and a gun used in the crime, and the suspects were jailed for auto theft and held for Gallia County prosecution.
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Gallipolis
London
He Cares Compaenco Neacoahd
Galiplix
State Highway Patrol
Gallia County
Ciltford
Paynter
Mercerville
Gary A. Saunders
Highway Patrol
Lawrence County
Rocky Fork Road
Saunders
Rac‘oon
Route
Ray Sibley
Yellow Springs
Sven
Jackson
Offirs
Greene County
Clarence Gillespie
Raccoon Road
Crown Iy
Portsmouth
Lawence County
Funders
River Traffic Gallipolis Update Sunday Report
River traffic on the Ohio River near Gallipolis shows upper reach at 34 feet and lower gauge at 18 feet with the river in rising condition. Local observers note strong currents and increased boat activity along the upper reaches as crews monitor gauges and prepare for potential closures.
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Gallipolis
Chamberdburg
Ohio
Rusetty
Nelson Rites Held Today
Funeral services were held at Salem Center Church for Berdie Meadows Norton Nelson 77 who died Saturday at her daughter’s home. Born March 4 1878 in Milton West Virginia she was survived by two daughters a son a stepson and a second husband Elmer Nelson whom she married in 1950 all life spent in Salem Township. She was a member of Milton Baptist Church with services conducted by Rev William Turner from Vinton’s Methodist parish.
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Gallipolis
Salem Center Church
Berdie Meadows Norton Nelson
Clarence
Gladys) Hoffman
Ceme
Milton
W.va
Michael
Betty Wooten Meadows
Clarence, Nortoms
Prank
Ruth) McCormick
Beckley
W. Va
Mra. Holtman
Wayne Norton
Columbus
Ralph Norton
Pomersy
Elmer Nelson
Langeville
Salem Township
Triedstone Ends Vacation Bible School Program
The Triedstone church and Searcy artist Church ended a two week daily Vacation Bible School Friday with a program led by Miss Women Henderson. Attendance included adults in several churches. Dams and river levels were reported with numerous elevations and downriver changes. Marriage licenses were filed in Gallipolis for Charles Rice and Lula Kathryn Holbrook and Fleman Seagraves Jr and Melia Annabelle Terry.
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Searcy Artist Church
Wome Itenderson
John Gee
AME
Paint Creek Baptist
Corinth Batpist Church
Corinth Church
Conternoint
Everied Stone
Gallipolis
Cecil and
Gallipolis Wate Institute
Gloria Ann
Dr William Colby Feltman Dies In Vinton Area
Dr William Colby Feltman 79 died at 6 am Sunday in Holser Hospital after bronchial pneumonia and a stroke. He practiced dentistry until about a year ago, retired to limited morning hours, and trained with Kerr Butler for 25 years. Born December 12, he married Nellie Butler in 1913 and survived by one sister, Mrs SN Reese. Funeral at 4 pm in Vinton with burial at Vinton Memorial Cemetery, officiated by Rev William Turner.
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Colb) Feltman
Holser Hospital
Feltman
Dr. Feltman
Mollie Harriger Feltman
Bert) Reese
Nellie Butler
Kerr Butler
Homer Hamilton
Vinton Lodge
F&am
Daniel Evans
Vinton Church
William Turner
Vinton
Gallipolis Bride Mary Low Leonard Weds Paul Harrison
Miss Mary Low Leonard of Gallia Academy area wed Paul J Harrison in Grace Methodist Church Sunday at 12:30 pm. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Paul M Niswander with organist Mrs Stanley Lanier. Bridesmaid parties wore crystalette dresses and pearl jewelry. A four tier cake and a blue crystalete gown for the bride accompanied the new couple who reside at 3 Vine St and work in local Ohio Valley Electric and gas positions. Both are Gallia Academy High School graduates.
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Mary Low Leonard J
Paul J. Harrison
Grace Methodist Church
Paul M. Niswander
Floyd Lemmard
Gallipolis
Igroo
Herbert Harrison
Stanley Lanier
Leah McKean
I | Sion
James Harrison
Columbus
Frank Gillespie
Columbou
Joyce Mitchell
Marion
Vine St
Gallia Academy High School
Abe
Ohio Valley” Electric Gorpe
Society guests of Mrs. Routerick's parents visit
Society guests of Mrs. Routerick's parents Mr and Mrs Dwight Wetherholt include Kenneth Vermillion former superintendent of Calicope with the tub schools now holding a similar position in East Cleveland. Zella Craft and Mabel Tawney preside and attend a business meeting. Mrs Norvil A Martin announced next meeting and return to their home in Philadelphia where Dr Martin had surgery. Margaret Bradbury a club member spoke as the meeting closed. Mrs W H Walker visited from Ontario and left after eye surgery news. Master Blaine Walker visited grandmother. Evan Roderick of Columbus visited as heat reached 94 degrees in the area per Weather Bureau.
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Routerick
Dwight Wetherholt
Kenneth Vermiliion
Sor Ne 14
Mabel Tawney
Cleveland
Zella Craft
F. &. Kerr
Norvil A. Martt
Holcomb Hill
Philadel
Martin
Mt. Vernongery
Mra
Margaret Bradbury
W. H. Walker
Ruth Richards
St. Catharines
Ontario
Herusband
New York State
Tnd
Boston
Blaine Walker
Evan Roderick
Columbus
Mr. Barcus Falls Dead On Sunday
The obituary notes the death of Mr Barcus on Sunday with survivors including his wife Laura Yellowroren and several children. The service is to be conducted by the Rev Raymond Ewing with burial at Bethel pastor Garfield Aver Bethel. The family origin traces to Sinton born June Ta 17.
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Mr. Barcus
Teter Sone
Aden
Rowe
Sa Searhan Back
Beale Pare
Sinton
John Ie
Cat Barco
Laura Yellowroren
Angat
Jenaie Senith
Com
Lloyd
Donald
Ora
Alfreda
James Ard
Springfield
Robert
Garfield
Bethel
Raymond Ewing
Nitro
W. Vly Wit
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New England
George's Bank
Atlantic
Jay Bradshaw
Optometrist
Warehime Clinic
Nelson
Triedstone
Montgoery
Kanawha Falls
Mason-Pomeroy
Montgomery
Dixie
Stevenson
Charles Zubic
Ruth Brent
Jerry Rosestorth
Rand
Ane
Crise
Francis
RH. Bosworth
Mononghales
Davy Crockett
James Zubie
Sohio State
Aes Eke Rey
Gras Soo
Virginia
Ace
Zable
Ashland
Bruge
Spmeystone
Beaver
Louisiana
Pat Murphy
ESM Mae L. Bate Mewe
PS Eee
William Colby Feltman
W. Colby Fastman
St Vinson
Ohio Medicar University
Gallipoli
District 26
Order of Eastern ‘Star
Shrine Club
Holliday
DHIA
Holliday Gallipolis, Ohio
Gataarveto
U.S Weather Bureau
Edwin R.petey McCormick
Athens
Alimar
Layaway
Ler Jankers
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