Eureka Dam Explosion Grounds Alarm in Ohio
Eureka Dam area shaken on Christmas Eve by a dynamite blast. Officials say the attack resembles a protest by locals against guards and dam policy. Authorities note safeguards remain intact, but sabotage fears persist amid war-time tensions and heavy guarding.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Eureka Dam
Sipe Iton
Childers
Roland Castle
Harge
Jom Carpenter
Huntington
Eureka
Virginia
Cincinnati
Merl
National Defense
Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Undergoes Pad Entvety Sale
Fragmentary OCR notes report a pad entvety sale at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store with prices listed as 43c and 79c for two botties. Details unclear due to damaged text.
Misery from liver disorder relieved by TON JON medicine
Mrs Anna Fisk of Athens reports relief from long standing liver and gall derangments after using TON JON. She credits improved nerves and general health and recommends others to try TON JON as advertised by Quick Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens.
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Anna Fiskbeugh
Union
Union Si
Athens
Athena
Chely
Holiday carols by 30 women patients at state hospital
In Gallipolis three young women patients toured the hospital grounds on Christmas Eve singing carols for staff. They visited Superintendent Dr G G Kincon's home, performed vocal numbers and readings, and were served sandwiches and cakes. Civil suit over Charles Clark will settled in common pleas court without disclosure of terms. A Floyd and J H Clark sued Merth L Clark et al.
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Gallipolis
State Hospital
G. G. Kincon
Charles ¢ Clark
Common Pleas Court
A. Floyd
J. H. Clark
Merth L
Editors Chosen at Grandion Rio Grande College
Gallia editors select young women students as college editors. Miss Lucille Yvonne named among the editors of the yearbook staff at Rio Grande College.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Lucille Yvonne
Bridge Sale to Transfer Silver Bridge to Federal Government
Residents of Mason County West Virginia react to a proposed sale of the Silver Bridge to the federal government. The plan would remove the span from tax rolls and reduce county revenue while shifting ownership to the federal level.
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Gallipolis
West
Gallipolis Holiday Gamer event at Thurman’s Masonic Hall
Gallipolis residents attend the annual holiday gathering at Thurman’s Masonic Hall for members and guests. The event is described as a largely attended, traditional evening. A separate note reports A W Sherritt of Adamsville sustaining a broken shoulder after a fall against a tree near his home.
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Will Gior
Gallipolis
A. W. Sherritt
Adameville
Sheep Claims Reach 800 Dollars for 1941 Losses
In Gallia County dogs caused heavy livestock losses in 1941 with 144 sheep destroyed and owners paid 800 dollars in claims. Seventy horses and cattle were also harmed with 265 dollars in claims plus 145 dollars to witnesses. Revenue funded by dog licenses and kennel licenses supported these payments.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Res
E. D. Keeler
Keeler
Paralysis Victim Is Recovering in Gallia County
Mr and Mrs Cuba Little of Route 7 Cheshire report their four year old son Debert is recovering from infantile paralysis. The home remains under quarantine over Christmas but will lift restrictions this weekend. The case is the only of its kind in the county.
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Gallipolis
Cheshire
Cuba Little
Debert
Soybean Increase Likely Minor in Gallia County
In Gallia County farmers grow more forage crops, so a statewide soybean rise may not affect the local crop. The extensive soybean growing region could shift emphasis toward clover as stress increases. Charles Wheeler remains held after pleading to passing fraudulent checks.
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Gallia
Gallipolis
Fize
Ee Ge
Charles Wheeler
Canning and Food Preservation Efforts Highlighted in Gallia FSA
Preliminary reports show about 65 percent of Gallia County FSA families meet the 10.328 quart food goal for the year. Families are storing canned chicken and beef, curing pork, and drying beef in meathouses. Some farm households even mill cereal from grain raised on the farm to preserve feed for home use.
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FEA
Gallia County
Christmas Day Fire Destroys Plymale Home
The Plymales home on Highway 7 near Mutton Hollow was destroyed by fire discovered at 7 am on Christmas Day. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Plymale and their 17 year old son Donald were in Columbus for the holiday. Cause undetermined though electric wiring suspected. Mr Plymale teaches at a school near Raccoon Island.
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Gallipolis
Frank Plymale
Mutton Hollow Road
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Local Weddings and Visits
Gallipolis social notes report several weddings and family gatherings. The Kilpatrick wedding took place at a home in Rey Kilpatrick with relatives present, and Mr and Mrs J. W. Myers hosted events in their home in Mut ome, Der. 3 190. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs Kine Best, Mr and Mrs Geen Marr, and Mr and Mrs Noah Walters. The piece lists numerous relatives and visitors from nearby towns and states, including New York and Michigan, with ongoing social visits and holiday gatherings.
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Gallipoli
Rey Kilpatrick
W. Myers
Mutome, der
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