Gallipolis Lock Reports Busy Waterway Conditions
The Gallipolis lock shows the Louisian a as the only boat at 1 05 p m with no Kana Wha River traffic. Various vessels, including CG 36068 Atlas Alcott Weir American Inca Tadpole Titan Talbot Black Onyx Ernestine Penn Teddy Dauntless Avalon Walker and others are noted at different times with up or down movements and upper lower gauge readings around 18 0 and 10 4 feet amid four feet at the rollers with Kana woha Falls rising.
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Montgomery
Atlas
Alcott
Weir
American
Titan
Talbot
Black Onyx
Ernestine
Penn
Teddy No
Dauntless
Avalon
Walker
Kanawha Falls
Bodimer Stars in Race for County Auditor Post
In Gallia County Eureka, Charles W. Bodimer remains a candidate for county auditor amid days of speculation. Unidentified sources suggested withdrawal but supporters denied it. Bodimer, an independent, faces incumbent Emmett Slagle, a Republican seeking re election as the board of elections approved his petitions last Saturday.
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Gallipolis
Charles W. Bodimer
Eureka
Bodimer
Gallia
Polio Victim Moved From Gallipolis to Columbus
John E. Stebbins 19 of Gallipolis is in serious condition with advanced polio. Taken from Holzer Hospital to Children's Hospital Columbus for specialized care, accompanied by his sister and an anaesthetist. A former Gallia Academy star and Ohio University entrant, this is Gallia County's first polio case in two years.
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Gallipolis
John E. Stebbins
Linson H. Stebbins
Children’s Hospital
Columbus
Holzer Hospital
Erie
Third Ave
Eletha Jane
Holzer
Betty Wilson
AA Picnic Planned at Wilkesville Legion Park
Alcoholics Anonymous plans a picnic at American Legion Park in Wilkesville next Sunday. The event invites members and families to join the outdoor gathering for fellowship and sharing.
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Gallipolis
Alcoholics Anonymous
American Legion
Wilkesville
Esther E. Baird, 89, dies after missionary work in India
Esther E. Baird died at age 89 in Burton after years of missionary service in India. She received several medals recognizing her religious work and humanitarian efforts during her active years.
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Cles Chardon
Esther E. Baird
India
Burton
Youth Sues for 30000 Over Automobile Crash Injuries
Harold Adkins 18 through father files a 30000 common pleas suit against George Rothgeb 17 through father for injuries from a Route 554 crash. The petition says Rothgeb lacking proper license operated a pickup to return tables to a high school banquet, then turned onto Stingy Creek road and threw Adkins from the truck bed. Injuries listed include a fractured skull and lasting mental and sensory impairments. Both live on Cheshire Route 1.
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Gallipolis
Harold Adkins
Elmer Adkins
Common Pleas Court
George Rothgeb
Roy Rothgeb
William H. Jones
Cheshire
Rgger
Stingy Creek
Adkins
Gallipolis man fined for dog licensing and inoculation
Lester Rose was fined 25 dollars plus costs for unlicensed dogs and 50 dollars plus costs for not immunizing dogs. He was arraigned before Maurice Grover and given until September 1 to license and inoculate. Thomas Banks was fined 25 dollars plus costs for assault and battery with 20 dollars suspended on good behavior.
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Gallipolis
Lester Rose
Rose
Sheriff's Office
Maurice Grover
Thomas Banks
Jack Banks
Grover
Holters Honor One Year Old Sharon At Bashan Party
Mr. and Mrs. Arvil Holter of Bashan hosted a birthday party at their home for their one year old daughter Sharon. Guests included Mrs. Worley Davis Mrs. Keneth Davis and children Rosalie and Roger Mrs. Robert Davis and children Linda and Billy all of Dexter Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Davis Toledo Mrs J A Thomas Langsville Miss Edna Mayerwick Rutland Ernest Holter Eagle Ridge Mr and Mrs Clyde Davis and daughter Janet Pomeroy
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Bashan
Arvil Holter
Sharon
Worley Davis
Keneth Davis
Rosalie
Roger
Robert Davis
Linda
Billy
Dexter
Ronald Davis
Toledo
J. A. Thomas
Langsville
Edna Mayerwick
Rutland
Ernest Holter
Eagle Ridge
Clyde Davis
Janet
Pomeroy
C. E. Vansky
Vansky
Columbus
Charles Brown
Jackson
Albert Rider
Clinton Stevenson
Sherman Brown
Cynthia
Galesburg
Effie Ward
F. H
John Chapman
Barbara
Fard Chapman
William Chapman
Karen
Jacqueline
Springfield
Lulu Webb
Galion
Theodore Webb
Edith B. Jaynes
LaPorte
Ind
Nora Labbe
Michigan City
Ora
Nettie Bryant
Hebron
T. H. Chapman
Cleire James
Dowder Union
McArthur
James McKibben
Girl Receives Minor Injuries in Street Crossing Accident
Gallipolis Virginia Dinner, 18, of 1537 Eastern Ave escaped with minor head injuries when struck by a Hennis Motor Lines truck driven by Elmo William Herndon, 39, of Winston Salem North Carolina, as she crossed the street near her home at 3 45 p m Wednesday. Witnesses on her porch said Miss Criner 14 yelled to stop and stepped into the roadway after alighting from a convertible between two trucks.
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Gallipolis
Virginia
Eastern Ave
Hennis Motor Lines
Elmo William Herndon
Winston Salem
N. C
Hilda Criner
Grace Casey
Jo Ann Call
Miss Criner
Bean Dinner Attracts 300 Guests In Rio Grande Event
Gallipolis to host annual bean dinner on Saturday August 19 with 300 expected attendees. A 2:00 p.m. program precedes a 3:15 p.m. softball game. E. E. Caldwell delivers the principal address. Dean W. A. Lewis reads a poem. Local musicians perform including John Epling and Jordan Dickinson.
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Gallipolis
Jordan Dickinson
Marlin Boston
Joyce Kilmer
Oak Hill
Roger Williams
Mae Calhoun
Maxine Evans
Fishing Derby Set Saturday
Gallipolis details a fishing derby for licensed youths on Saturday August 26. John C. Steinbeck leads 19 volunteers, two remaining sponsorships at 25 dollars each, a Tuesday parade precedes the rodeo, aiming for at least 125 entrants with prizes, meals, and supervision near the Chickamauga Creek bridge.
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Gallipolis
John C. Steinbeck
Libby
Steinbeck
Chickamauga Creek Bridge
Holzer Hospital Births and Discharges
Holzer Hospital notes report a birth for Mrs. Charles Wallace of Point Pleasant a daughter. Discharged list includes S G Leedy Edward Capehart Stephen George Anna Wisseman Everette Hollandsworth Roy Spires Robert Harper and son Thomas Righter Miss Betty Van Meter and Regina Likens.
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Charles Wallace
Point Pleasant
C. W. Hodges
Carroll
Ohio
George Corbin
Gallipolis
Grant Beaver
Leon
Zendon Mapes
Jackson
L. H. Wickline
J. CC. Cappellari
Thomas Walker
Robert Adkins
Columbus
E. O. Russell
Vinton
Elmer Paul Fife
Kananga
A. la Plymale
John C. Lambert
Pomeroy
Alva Matheny
S. G. Leedy
Edward Capehart
Stephen George
Anna Wisseman
Everette Hollandsworth
Roy Spires
Robert Harper and Son
Thomas Righter
Betty van Meter
J. H. Davis
Regina Likens
Zaleski News Notes Fielding Numerous Local Visits
Zaleski notes report multiple visits and family events including weddings, travel by plane to Lake Hope, and relatives gathering in Nel sonville Columbus and McArthur. A baby named Vance Carey born July 7 at Ft Wayne Indiana to Mary Herwick and Max Holoway. Local residents and visitors from Athens Columbus Galesburg and Huntington are mentioned with family connections and campus trips.
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Ethel Jackson
Rutland
Ella Murray
Ray McKibben
Myrtle McKibben
Columbus
Lily Daft
Nelsonville
Dick Jones
Judyson Philip
Philadelphia
Lake Hope
Joneses
Zaleski
CCC
Max Holoway
Mary Herwick
Ft. Wayne
Ind
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Keystone
Real Buy
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Robin Hood
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Zaleski News
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