Pomeroy Braces for Flood as River Rises Toward Highway
A major flood threatens Pomeroy though colder weather arrives. The river climbs about 12 inches per hour with crest possible at 464 feet on the main road near the traffic light. Several roads including Leading Creek Road Route 124 north of Racine Antiquity and Bowman's Run Road are closed. Southern School District plans to hold school Monday unless more roads become impassable.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Sheriff’s Department
Leading Creek
Racine
Antiquity
Bowman’s Run
Southern School District
Gasoline Tank Fire Threat Seen at Matthews and Edelblute Plant
Arson suspected after a blaze at the Matthews and Edelblute Gulf Oil bulk plant at 14th and Main in Point Pleasant caused about 200000 in damage. An 80000 gallon gasoline tank threatened the neighborhood while crews from multiple towns fought flames and boosted efforts to prevent wider spread.
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Point Pleasant
John
Pelfrey
Bob Rice
Gallipolis
New Haven
Mason
Pomeroy
Bill Matthews
Cincinnati Women Recall Strangulation Era In 1960s Case
Cincinnati women reflect on a seven year, 53 week period ending December 10 1966 when six women aged 51 to 81 were strangled and raped. Officials linked the series to a single suspect Posteal Laskey Jr who was questioned but not charged. Boston sees a similar pattern with five young victims.
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Boston
Laskey
Bowman
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Cincinnati
Strangler
Clifton
University of Cincinnati
Akron Man Earns Degree After 15 Years Of Study
Ronald I. Pamer earned a bachelor of science in industrial management from the University of Akron after 15 years of night classes. He began in 1957, combining work with studies despite missed semesters, and described his relief at finally receiving the degree during winter commencement.
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Akron
Associated Press
Akron, Ohio
Ronald I. Pamer
Pamer
University of Akron
Barberton High School
Kent State
Graceland College
Lamont
Iowa
The
University
Wrecked Car Abandoned After Route 143 Crash
A car owned by Bonnie Barnette of McConnelsville was abandoned by its driver after an accident Saturday at 11 30 p m on Route 143. Officers impounded the vehicle. the driver fled the scene. A separate incident on Route 124 Sunday involved a collision with a deer just after 3 15 p m along the swollen Ohio River. Middleport Lodge No 363 F&AM set a special meeting for Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
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Pomeroy
Bonnie Barnette
McConnelsville
Route 143
Meigs
Robert Hartenbach
Peggy Hill
Racine
Ohio
Middleport
F&am
Masonic Temple
Two Injured In Accident At Route 35 Junction
Ohio Highway Patrol at Gallipolis says a two car crash Sunday at 12 25 p m at Route 35 and Route 160 left Diana Taylor 21 and her four month old daughter Michele with lacerations. They were taken to Holzer Medical Center by the Gallipolis Emergency Squad. Daniel Sheets 22 was involved.
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Gallipolis
Ohio Highway Patrol
Daniel Sheets
Kerr
Diana Taylor
Sheets
Car Struck In Gallipolis
Gallipolis police report a car parked in the Gallipolis Public Use Area was hit by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene. Owner Robert Saunders, 18, suffered minor damage to his car. The incident occurred at 12 30 a m Saturday and is under investigation.
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Gallipolis
Robert Saunders
Saunders Auto
Diane Welsh Named Bride Elect At Middleport Shower
Miss Diane Welsh of Middleport, bride elect of Bruce Laferrier of Martins Ferry, was guest of honor at a Friday bridal shower in the Columbus and Southern Electric Co social room. Hostesses included Mrs. Harold Hubbard and others. lavender and pink decorations highlighted the event with prizes awarded to several guests.
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Middleport
Diane Welsh
Bruce Laferrier
Martins Ferry
Columbus
Southern Electric Co
Harold Hubbard
Curtis Jenkinson
Jane Jenkinson
Anita
Conde
Jack Buckner
C. E. Blakeslee
Charles Gaskill
Preparation H Relief for Hemorrhoidal Itch and Swelling
Advertising claims relief of rectal itch and hemorrhoidal swelling with Preparation H ointment or suppositories tested on hundreds. Doctors report prompt, temporary relief and many recommend it for their families.
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Hun
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Wayne County
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Nelsonville
Helen Fay
Eva Welsh
Bernard Heggley
Oryn Johnson
Blakeslee
John Werner
Gaskill
Elbert Williams
Sammy Plants
John Redovian
Larry Wiley
Marta Blackwood
Niles Southwich
Ann Southwich
Rhoda Hall
Marcia Bevins
Frank Nolan
Harry Watson
Bert Bodimer
Richard Owen
Judy
David Ohlinger
Carl Horky
Jerri
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Belpre
Okio
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Retail Merchants Assn
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