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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1937
Page
2
A northern Ohio river flood narrative from Pomeroy details residents facing rising water along Main Street and hillside routes. Civilians like O L Faris and Ernest Rea observe the river cresting and retreating while others, including Herman Beards and M A Howell, endure flooding, save belongings, and await relief as crews operate radio links and supply deliveries. The account caps with a boat ride to collect The Athens Messengers.
The Ohio River at Pomeroy reached 65.3 feet near noon Thursday about 15 inches below the 1913 peak. Mulberry Ave. flooded to the K. of P. Hall steps and covered to the Sugar Run Flour Mill. Union Ave. water stood 30 feet below Wehe Ave. Main St. and Condor St. were submerged, with water nearly to the Jed Webster home on Spring St.
Shade brief recaps visits and greetings among Athens residents. Willis Johnson family and Virgene Wilson Mehragon return from a East wedding trip. Verda Belle Chappel visits Dorothy Bobo. Chappel and Martin households host gatherings. Eva Cowan funeral attendance noted. Leo Grim convalesces after surgery.
Wesley Wonn of this city is ill with influenza at his home. He is listed in local health notices as recovering at residence.
Following flood waters many unanchored garages sheds and outbuildings shift to new spots. A four car garage formerly on Fourth Street floated and now sits on Mechanic Street center.
Reedsville and Belleville faced record water as the Ohio River reached flood stage near 38 feet. Ferries and row boats aided residents, homes floated and foundations shifted while power and telephone service remained out. River level fell slowly Wednesday morning.
Mrs Agnes Lines was informed Wednesday of her appointment as rest room matron after serving ninety days under a provisional appointment by Director R R Loomis.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Edkins of Buchtel announce the birth of a daughter at Cherrington Hospital on Wednesday.
POMEROY A H Ebersbach street commissioner broke a toe when a heavy object fell on his foot. John Sauvage former Pomeroy mayor recovering from pneumonia and briefly outdoors daily. Lena Tracy Bend reporter recovering from illness at Lincoln Hill home. Pat Lochary post office employee ill with flu at Lincoln Hill home. Miriam Blackmore and brother H J Blackmore ill. Mrs Otto Kreinbihl and Mrs Ray Clifton flooded and staying at Blackmore home to help care for Mr Blackmore and sister.
Fred C Powell of West & J will travel to Springfield Sunday to reclaim his automobile stolen December 31 from in front of his home. The vehicle has been recovered by Springfield police.
The levee built as a WPA project along Salt Creek last year held back flood waters as Salt Creek rose to within about two feet of the embankment top, shielding Laneville from damage.
Repairs on Voris Road leading into Marion Township from Route 31 in the Enterprise area follow flood damage from the Hocking River. The road sustains heavy damage and work aims to restore access. Local authorities report progress and expected reopening timelines.
An old advertisement urges a 25 cent bladder relief test using buchy leaves juniper oil and six other drugs made into green tablets. It promises a refund in four days if not pleased and directs readers to ask for Bukets at Clines Pharmacy.
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