Relief distribution organized as flood aid flows into Athens
Athens leaders establish a centralized relief system in the Armory to coordinate clothing water and food for flood victims. Lieut Horace Palmer and John DeMolet visit Pomeroy and Middleport to align orders with local officials. Shipments including dresses towels and boots go toward Gallipolis Pomeroy and Middleport while a cash total of 2500 is reported.
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Athens County
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Athens
Horace Palmer
John DeMolet
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Pomeroy
Middleport
Gallipolis
George Beards
Roscoe Fowler
Homer Cook
James Hawley
Armory
Athens Committee
WPA
W. Union St
Salvation Army
The
Red Cross
New Marshfield
Athens State Hospital
Nelsonville
Albany
Shade
Carbondale School
Amesville
Chauncey
Dwight Rutherford
Palmer
Committee of
Don Peden
L. C. Baker
Millfield Miners Donate for Flood Relief Totals $900
Millfield Miners Local 1205 contributed $600 to flood relief and gave $300 to the Glouster American Legion Post for flood refugees and rehabilitation. The total donations reach $900 for Athens Salvation Army flood relief and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Field
Athens
M. E. Institute To Be Held Saturday
The Mid-winter Institute of the First M. E. Church will meet at the church this Saturday, January 30. No changes have been made due to flood conditions and none will be made unless weather changes suddenly. The young people of M. E. Churches in Hocking, Vinton, and Athens Counties are urged to attend.
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M. E
Hocking
Vinton
Athens
Vendol Relief Highlights Local Constipation Cure
A Frost farmer, Charles Cole, reports remarkable relief from chronic constipation after using Vendol. He describes improved appetite, less bloating, reduced dizziness, better sleep, and overall well being. Athens Pharmacy offers Vendol and advises readers to consult the Vendol Man with no charge.
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Athens
Charles Cole
Frost
Vendor
Flood Photo Contest Opens at The Messenger
Amateur photographers are urged to submit flood pictures for a prize. The best five images will be published Sunday with credits. Donald Lash of Lash Studio photographed floods featured on the front page and page five. submit photos to The Messenger’s Picture Editor by 5 p.m. Friday with location date and photographer details.
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Messenger
Donald Lash
Lash
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the Messenger
10 Ton Truck Carries Sandusky Donations
A 10 ton truck carrying supplies for flood refugees remained in Athens last night before proceeding to Ironton. The truck carried clothes potatoes turnips and canned goods donated by Sandusky people. Numerous other trucks loaded with relief supplies have come through Athens from other Pennsylvania and Ohio towns on their way to Pomeroy Bend Portsmouth Ironton and other river cities.
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Athens
Ironton
Sandusky
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pomeroy Bend
Portsmouth
Bits o' Blarney Operetta Set for Waterloo Tonight
The operetta Bits o' Blarney, postponed last week, will be performed tonight at the Waterloo High School Auditorium. It is presented by the combined schools of New Marshfield and Carbondale.
Hocking River Falls Back to Banks After Flood Peak
The Hocking River is back in its banks at 11.75 feet, about half the last Saturday’s peak. Athens residents clear debris as basements drain and pumps operate. About 30 cellars are emptied while cars reach Coalville via Carthage Gap Road and Route 50 South remains affected.
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Hocking
Ohio Valley
Athens
Coplville
Coalville
Carthage Gap
High School PTA Sets Monday Benefit in Nelsonville
The Nelsonville PTA hosts a bridge party charity event in the high school Home Economics room next Monday at 8 pm. Proceeds support school work. auction and contract play. prizes include home baked bread and cakes. Tickets from Mrs. Bingman Sharp Ruble or Paine.
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Nelsonville
Parent-Teacher Association
O. P. Bingman
Edward Sharp
C. H. Ruble
Raymond Paine
Miss Schweitzer Burns Fight Apron Fire in Dover
Miss Mary Schweitzer aged 23 of Sugar Creek was burned when her apron caught fire. Doctors expected her to recover.
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Dover
Mary Schweitzer
Sugar Creek
Anti Typhoid Shots Given by Athens County Nurses
Athens County nurses continued immunization against typhoid fever for all who request it. The program targets people receiving water from flooded wells or potentially contaminated sources. Nurses worked in Mechanicsburg and Chauncey and plan visits to East Millfield Jacksonville Glouster with three shots over three weeks and repeat visits in two weeks.
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Athens County
Mechanicsburg
Chauncey
East Millfield
Jacksonville
Glouster
Schools Open Across Athens County Except Two Districts
All Athens County schools resumed classes today except Coolville and Stewart districts which remained closed due to high water.
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Athens County
Coolville
Stewart
High Water
Doctor Falls Into Hole While Answering Sick Call
Dr Charles E Holzer answering a sick call in Gallipolis sank into a hole in a flooded area. He waded in knee deep water wearing hip boots when the accident happened.
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Charles E. Holzer
Gallipolis
Holzer
Quail Season Proposal for Columbus Opens Legislation
A bill introduced in the Legislature proposes removing quail from the song bird list and establishing a 15 day open season from November 15 to December 1. The daily bag limit would be five birds. A separate Cheyenne note says a thief drained antifreeze and gasoline after leaving a message on a bartender's car steering wheel.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
U.R
Bill Bray
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