Flood's Aftermath in Meigs County Reveals Widespread Damage
Receding Ohio River waters uncover submerged buildings and highways in Pomeroy and Middleport. Damage runs to thousands of dollars with most losses in business districts. many homes require plastering and redecoration. Electric and telephone infrastructure suffer heavy repair costs. later reports promised more detail.
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Meigs County
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Pomeroy Bend
Main
Second Sts
Middleport
Long Bottom
Upper Pomeroy
Racine
Ohio Valley
Mt. McKinley
Letart
Rutland
West Virginia
Smart Dog Pomeroy A Daily Newspaper Carrier
A mixed Shepherd and German Police dog owned by W L Russell of Lincoln Hill walks from the Russell home to fetch The Athens Messenger from carrier Bob Hysell. On Friday the dog delivers the paper after collecting payment, insisting on payment before receiving the paper. He enjoys rides in cars, whether moving or stationary.
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Pomeroy
Sport
W. L. Russell
Lincoln Hill
Russell
Athens Messenger
Bob Hysell
Arm Amputation of Local Resident in Jasonville Incident
Pomeroy L. H. Scholl, a former local resident and chief electrical supervisor for a large coal company in Jasonville Indiana, lost an arm recently during his work. He is the father of Konrad Scholl, instrumental music supervisor at Pomeroy High School.
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Pomeroy
L. H. Scholl
Jasonville
Ind
Scholl
Konrad Scholl
Pomeroy High School
Flood comparison highlights 1913 and 1987 deluges
Local account recalls the March 24 1913 rise as waters reached Parkersburg predictions of 52 feet and drivers crowding upper floors. Merchants and families fled to higher levels while some were trapped on second stories with limited boats and goods lost.
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Pomeroy
Scioto
Miami
Parkersburg
Fiood Times
Why People Live in Flood Area Told in Letter by Pomeroyan
A river community writes about flood adversity in Pomeroy Bend area readers. The letter defends staying amid floods, notes hills beauty and roof gardens, and recalls past floods in 1884 1913 and later. It calls for patience with recovery and emphasizes resilience and community spirit.
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Pomeroyan
Pomeroy
Messenger
Pomroy
How Property Was Saved in Pomeroy Bend
In Pomeroy during a flood Herman H. Kuntz used a ceiling hole, a pulley, and a hoist to lift heavy furniture from the second floor to the garret, avoiding loss. Walter Miller moved auto parts to his garage roof, set up a tent with a stove bed and electric lights, claiming comfortable shelter.
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Miller
Modern Belle
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CCC Workers Prove Worth at Pomeroy Bend Flood
Residents of the Pomeroy Bend flood area praise Camp Meigs CCC volunteers who assisted in saving merchandise and household goods, transporting supplies, and cleaning up. The camp foremen led three work shifts, with the boys showing unwavering willingness to work without complaint. The community hopes Camp Meigs becomes a permanent camp.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Civilian Conservation Corps
Camp Meigs
Brooms Needed as WPA Prepares City Cleanup
Gallipolis offices and WPA officials order brooms for home, street, and sidewalk cleaning. About 250 WPA workers will begin wholesale cleaning today.
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Gallipolis
WPA
Youth Conference to Feature Ohio State Rural Expert
Gallia County youth hear R. Bruce Tom rural sociologist from Ohio State University at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis. The 7:30 pm talk on Leadership in Leisure and Recreation opens a three session series for county youth.
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Gallia County
Ohio State
Gallipolis
R. Bruce Tom
Ohio State University
Columbus
Grace Methodist Church
Normal Prices Maintained In Flood Area
In Gallipolis amid flood conditions dealers held prices for foodstuffs and restaurant owners kept rates steady despite heavy demand. Spring Hill dairymen delivered in hip boots, ferrymen faced orders to waive fees or obtain licenses, and WPA workers assisted with boat work at no public cost. Families cut back on washing due to limited water and some bought yeast in bulk to bake bread. Telephone lines were strained, with Pt Pleasant served via the Gallipolis exchange.
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Gallipolis
Spring Hill
WPA
Pt. Pleasant
Possessors of Illegal Liquor Are Fined
Nancy Armstrong was fined 150 dollars and 8.30 dollars costs by Municipal Judge A. J. Stormont for illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. Herman King received a 200 dollar fine and 830 dollars costs. Both jailed in Gallia County Jail in default of payment.
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Gallipolis
Nancy Armstrong
Herman King
A. J. Stormont
Gallia County
Collections total in Allipolis January court fines
The Allipolis municipal court collected 306.06 in fines and costs in January. Judge A. J. Stormont said the state receives 2.50, the county 80.17, and the city 223.39.
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Allipolis
A. J. Stormont
Laugh in Gallia as dam rumor spreads during flood
During the flood tension, Mrs. Pearl Hatfield’s recital of a past dam scare in Columbus provided rare humor. Relatives there, hearing the rumor, attempted calls while the operator’s singsong report claimed the dam was busted and service was out.
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Gallipolis
Pearl Hatfield
Columbus
Animals Rescued From Flood at Kananga
A telephone crew on a motor boat spotted a collie and a black white cat clinging to a log in the Kananga river below the town. They paused to rescue the animals, which seemed starved, and took them to George Roberts for care before returning to the city.
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Gallipolis
Kananga
George Roberts
Telephone Company
Vesta Captain Leads Gallipolis Officials on Flooded Lands Tour
Captain Brown of the riverboat Vesta invited Gallipolis officials and news reporters to a Sunday morning tour of the flooded lands aboard the vessel.
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Gallipolis
Brown
Vesta
Reds boast shortest manager and tallest coach in majors
Cincinnati Reds feature Charles Dressen as the shortest manager in the major leagues and George Kelly as the tallest coach, marking a notable contrast in team leadership.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Charles Dressen
George Kelly
Miss Edna Ervin Takes State Editor Post in Zanesville
Gallia County correspondent Miss Edna Ervin, with The Athens Messenger since April 9 1934, leaves Gallipolis Tuesday for Zanesville to become state editor handling reports from 12 Southeastern Ohio counties. In her absence, Harry Hurn of The Gallia Times will serve as Messenger correspondent. The 1937 Gallia County agriculture conservation committee and County Agent R R Starbuck will spend Friday February 5 in Jackson to study details of the 1937 program.
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Gallipolis
Edna Ervin
Athens Messenger
Gallia County
Zanesville
Zanesville Publishing Company
Ohio
Harry Hurn
The
Gallia
Gillilan Brought to Home in Pomeroy
Claude E. Gillilan returned home on Condor Street after hospital treatment for critical illness. He had a blood transfusion donor Hank Young, deputy sheriff. Mrs. Mildred Fowler, wife of Sheriff Roscoe Fowler, ill with an abscessed ear and delayed return due to highways closure from the flood while in Columbus on American Legion Auxiliary business.
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Pomeroy
Claude E. Gillilan
Holzer Hospital
Condor St
Gillilan
Hank Young
Mildred Fowler
Roscoe O. Fowler
Refugees Housed by Masons in Cheshire Building
Refugees in the Cheshire district were housed in the Masonic Building at Cheshire. Ed Swisher, reported critically ill, was among them. A Red Cross notice warns of prosecution for use of rubber boots loaned to refugees and requires return to headquarters. The Evans Grocery at Second and State will not reopen due to flood damage.
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Cheshire
Masons
Gallipolis
Masonic
Ed Swisher
Red Cross
Evans Grocery
Second and
State Sts
Eveans Grocery
Third and
Court Sts
Vendol Praised By Athens Woman For Quick Relief
Mrs. Edson Riley of The Plains near Athens credits Vendol with rapid improvement after long constipation and indigestion. She reports relief from gas heartburn and bloating, better sleep and appetite, and renewed energy after consulting the Vendol Man at Athens Pharmacy. Sold also in Nelsonville and by other leading druggists.
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Edson Riley
James McKee
Athens
Nelsonville
Hickman
Advy
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