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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1936

Page

6

Flood Crest at Gallipolis Expected To Reach 1913 Level

Ohio River flood fears rise as Readwaters and Pittsburgh reports indicate crest near or above 1913 66.5 feet by Saturday. City and state crews evacuate Maple Shade residents using trucks while 300 families move to higher ground. stations stockpile fuel. utilities and fire services prepare for rising waters and disrupted access.

Gallipolis Ohio River Pittsburgh American Legion State Highway Department Maple Shade Logan Furniture John Dale Second &T Eureka Drawn West Virginia

New Boxwood Hedge Planted by Dr Holzer

Four truck loads of boxwoods were planted as a hedge by Dr. Cr E Holzer on his residence lot in Gallipolis. The 3 1/2 foot trees were bought from Henry Bowser and will line a hedge about 1 mile long. Secretary Alma McCormick of Holzer Hospital notes the stock mirrors the sunken garden trees but younger. Many trees died from severe winter. as growth resumes, half or more may be lost.

P. EK. Casto Fastern Ave Upper Second St Cr. Allen Gallipolis Frank Woods Douce Woods Garfield Ave Irving Cr. E. Holzer Henderson W. Va Mise Alma McCormick Holzer Hospital Sunken Garden Hiatt Toby Ryan Bergman Helples

Airport Expected To Be Flooded Tonight

Gallapolis Holzer Airport sits on low ground and was forecast to be under water by Thursday night. Lieut. Eckford Hodgson planned to move the hangared airplane to Columbus today if flight weather permits. A prior attempt Wednesday met bad weather and forced a return to the field. clearer skies were predicted for today.

Gallapolis Gallipolia

Races New Charge In Contempt Case At Gallipolis

George Varios appeared in Gallipolis court after being released on a non-support charge. His contempt of court hearing focused on failure to pay $14 to Rose Varios and $1 a week for the child’s support. Judge W. R. White reserved verdict pending possible ruling.

Gallipolis George Varios Rose Varios

Roads Near Gallipolis Open Except Route 7

Main roads around Gallipolis were clear of water except Route 7 near Eureka nine miles below town. Route 11 to Jackson and Route 7 to Pomeroy remained open. Route 11’s closure was not expected until Chickamauga Creek backed over its banks at Mills Station.

Gallipolis Eureka Jackson Pomeroy Chickamauga Creek Mills Station

Hospital Prepares for Flood Emergencies in Gallipolis

Dr. C. E. Holzer announced that all stable patients at Holzer Hospital are being moved to homes to free space for possible flood emergencies. The hospital sits on Gallipolis highest point as flood waters rise, with past floods reaching nearby basements while the hospital area remains protected.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital C. E. Holzer Holver Second Avenue Holver Hospital

Chamber of Commerce to Meet Friday Night

Gallia County civic leaders are called to a Chamber of Commerce conference at the courthouse Friday at 7 30 PM. Speakers will discuss the year’s schedule and announce committee appointments. President C C Gettlew urged full membership presence to confirm and commit to assignments.

Chamber of Commerce Gallipolis Chamber C. C. Gettlew

Flood Forces Indefinite Jury Break in Gallipolis Court

Judge W R White excused petit jurors indefinitely due to rapidly rising flood waters. He said it would be unsafe to hold court with river conditions, and the county would have to support jurors or witnesses marooned from their homes.

Gallipolis W. R. White

Timber in Demand in Gallipolis Boat Timber Rush

The two timber firms Piymale Wagner and O'Dell report a flood of requests for boat timber with calls exceeding prior records. Charles Potter was hired to build a county boat starting in the courthouse basement and aims to finish overnight for emergency use. The 18 foot craft will have two sets of oars and carry 10 persons.

Gallipolis Piymale-Wagner and O'Dell Charles Potter

Garden club to host lecture and St Patrick’s program

Mra F Harsh district garden club director will organize a club at Winton Friday night March 20. Attendees are invited to a lecture at Mra Clem Wilcox home at 7 50. Georges Creek Grange will feature Irish songs at 7 30 with "Where the River Shannon Flows" and a history of St Patrick's Day.

Garden Clour Gallipolis Georges Creek Grange Shannon St. Patrick's Day

Judy and family move from Nash home to Lasley property

The Judy family relocated from the Nash home at Third and State to the Lasley property on Third below Cedar on Wednesday. Dr. W. Lewis Brown now owns the Nash home. London lists 204 police stations with 21,650 officers and men.

Gallipolis Ed Judy Nash Third State Sis Lasley Cedar W. Lewis Brown London

Sunday School Club Organized Friday by Cheshire Group

In Cheshire on Friday night a Sunday School Club was formed at Clarice Tate’s home. Officers elected include David Swisher as president Kenneth Durst as vice president Dorothy Spires as secretary Mildred Spires as treasurer and both Clarice Tate and Dorothy Spires on the entertainment committee.

Cheshire Clarice Tate David Swisher Kenneth Durst Dorothy Spires Mildred Spires Nell Werner Floyd Rife Louise Sayre Dale Mulford Old Rgger H. M. Tate Delmer Durst Middleport Charles Tipton A. L. Clary M. E. Church Denver Kennedy and Sons Guy and Carrol Rupes Par Will Stone Ripiey W. Va Armor Stone

Soviet presses publish foreign classics in translation

Works by Shakespeare, Dickens, and Fielding translated into Russian are among foreign classics issued by the Soviet State printing trust.

Shakespeare Dickens Fielding Truat

What's on the Air as Radio Listings Unfold

Radio program lineup features Nagel Orchestra and a Foursome Tops Hatters along with Flying Time and Connie Gates. Also listed are John B. Kennedy Billy and Betty Easy Aces Popeye Pastorale Life Studies Symphony Shield Orchestra. Showboat Speakers to be announced Morgan Orchestra Willson Orchestra Shandor TM.

Nagel Orch Connie Gates John B. Kennedy Billy and Betty Popeye Life Studies Symphony Symphony Shield Orch Shield Orch Morgan Orch Willson Orch Shandor

Oak Grove Notes and Weekend Visits Across the Area

Sunday guests included the Ely and Howard families with Lane Ely and Helen France visiting from Carbondale. Several residents hosted relatives, one ill with pneumonia, and a local minister filled a Sunday appointment. A remark notes ventriloquism’s claimed origins in Jewish captive worship of Osiris.

Oak Grove Ely William Howard Lane Ely Nelsonville Helen France Carbondale Adda Wachenschwanz Floyd Lowery Harley Allen Allen John Allen New Plymouth Cherrington Hospital Logan Morris Lowery Glada Parson Lancaster Simion Parson William Thelma Ely Charlies Wachensehwanz Murray City Audrey Hartman Columbus

British ration includes eight-ounce hardtack cake

The hardtack or iron ration for the British army now comprises an eight ounce cake of cocoa cocoa-butter milk proteins and sugar. The cake sustains a soldier for 48 hours.

Toby Ryan Faces Photo Session Challenges at Hiatt Studio

Toby Ryan arrives at photographer Marty Hiatt's studio for a shoot with three dresses. The session begins smoothly but grows tense as Hiatt pushes for natural poses and perfect lighting, leaving Toby anxious about meeting high expectations.

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