Resolutions Seek Funds for 39 Reservoir Survey and Flood Control
Gallipolis reports that the Ohio Valley Conservation and Flood Control Congress urged Congress to fund a comprehensive survey of 39 reservoirs or equivalents, to be conducted by the Army Engineers. They claim flood reduction could reach eight feet in the Ohio Valley and lower Mississippi crest with major construction, estimating flood damage at $200 million and project cost at $211 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. E. Holzer
Ohio Valley Conservation and Flood Control Congress
Congress
Huntington
W. Va
Congress of the United States
Board of Army Engineers
United Staternment
Ohio Valley
Holzer
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cairo
Mississippi River
New River
West Virginia
Kanawha River
Ohio
United States
Predicted Rise In River Fails To Materialize
The Ohio River at Gallipolis was near stage five feet below crest and falling slowly as of Thursday night. Officials reported no upstream rise and warned transportation would be challenged only if high water persisted. rail lines remained usable for delivering supplies.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Polis
Jackson
Incoherent flood report prompts city survey on foot
Fragmentary notes describe flood inundation and a city survey on foot. Names such as Cari Davis Clarence Allison Lloyd Osler and Ray appear amid garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cari Davis
Clarence Allison
Lloyd Osler
Ray
Gale Mede
John R. Baird Dies in London at Age 7
John R. Baird aged seven died at his London home. He was brought to Gallipolis for burial arrangements yesterday. Surviving wife and one son Joseph live in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RR. Baird
Sallipolis
John R. Baird
London
Cven
Joseph
Ving
Gallipolis
Whealdon Divorce Granted in Luipolis Cruelty Case
Judge W. granted Bill Whealdon a divorce from John Ley Whealdon on cruelty grounds at Luipolis. The ruling follows proceedings led by the court Thursday.
Upside-Down Arch Baffles WPA Project Workmen
Workmen at the Gallipolis courthouse uncover an upside down brick arch in the basement wall as part of WPA restoration. They speculate the feature may reflect a former plan to finish the basement with offices and a doorway could be added with minimal labor. Old records are being salvaged while unused space is cleared, and a large safe on the ground floor hints at past administrative intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. R. White
WPA
Jewel Found in Babe's Heart
London correspondent reports a newborn English girl died shortly after birth with a small brass like metal jewel piece found inside the right ventricle during dissection. Post mortem revealed the object only after heart was opened and described by doctors in a letter to The Lancet as a unique pathology note.
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Chicago
London
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Lancet
Annals of Pathology
Why Congressmen Vote as They Do
This excerpt explains how representatives face a conflict between constituents and national interests. It argues that elected officials balance honesty and expediency, often yielding to producer pressure groups that fund campaigns, leaving consumer and taxpayer interests less protected. The piece notes district focus, limited rewards, and the power of organized income groups shaping votes.
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Congress
Negro Boy Scouts Organized at Glouster
The first Colored Boy Scout troop in Glouster was formed at the First Baptist Church on Republic Ave with Phil F. Robinson aiding. Nine members started, with Clifford Johnson expected as scout master. A follow up meeting will be held next Tuesday for interested colored boys aged 12 to 19.
Rewarded for Writing Glouster Pupils Earn Certificates
Pupils in grades four five and six received penmanship certificates for their writing efforts. Names listed include Florence Shepard Gertrude Howard Lucille Glass Marjorie Halbert Violet Freeman Rita Rice Mary Lee Thompson Freddie Householder Vivian Foraker LeLavon Faires Eda Sanders Eddie Matthews Glenna Morris Maxine Smith Deloris Boyer Betty Andrews Donald Cunningham Dorothy Glass Betty Neilson Elma Jean Smith Dorothy Exline Leota Mae Swartz Margaret Sabo Reginald Bland Allan Jago Beulah Exline Anna Rutter John Sabo Marilyn Lantz Gene Rice Dorothy Jane Zimmer Mary Stahl Juanita Willama Betty Jean Lewis Barbara Lent Ben Thompson and Thelma Horner.
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Beulah Exline
Anna Rutter
John Sabo
Marilyn Lantz
Gene Rice
Dorothy Jane Zimmer
Mary Stahl
Juanita Willama
Betty Jean Lewis
Barbara Lent
Ben Thompson
Thelma Horner
District of Columbia Area Size Noted
The District of Columbia covers 69 square miles.
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District of Columbia
Officer returns from city as floods rise elsewhere
Major 8 A Bax ter of the Ohio National Guard returned to Gallipolis Thursday after leaving Wednesday as flood conditions seemed to ease. He reported the Scioto River was out of banks between Jackson and Chillicothe but noted roads remained passable on Thursday evening.
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Gallipolis
A. Baxter
Ohio National Guard
Scioto
Jackson
Chillicothe
Grandson of Polish Noble Is Found Dead
Harry Oskey 41 was found dead in his oil truck near Fairfield at 4 pm Thursday. A history of heart trouble, he insisted on delivering to customers despite illness. He detoured due to flood while en route from Gallipolis to Bladen, Fairfield, Ledta, and Guyan Township. Count Kallinoskia, his grandfather, was a Polish noble. Oskey previously worked as a Detroit aluminum factory foreman before returning home to Gallipolis. Funeral plans incomplete. undertaker Elias Wetherholt to view the body.
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Gallipolis
Fairfield
Harry Oskey
Ledta
Guyan Township
Count Kallinoskia
Poland
Oskey
Francis Goddard
Frank
Harry Goddard
Thelma Persinger
Dewey Jordan
Daisy Ankrom Oskey
Earl Moore
Detroit
Front St
Elias Wetherholt
115 To Be Cut Off WPA Rolls
Gallia County will release 115 WPA workers effective March 28 after a full review of records. Those with other income or transfer options will stay off the rolls. layoffs are final and non reinstatement applies. Total WPA workers in Gallia County were 841 as of March 21.
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Gallipolis
WPA
H. W. Nixon
Old Age Pension Department
Nixon
Gallia County
First Black Public Official Ebenezer Bassett Named U S Consul General
Ebenezer Bassett of Philadelphia became the first Black public official to hold a U.S. diplomatic post when he was appointed consul general to Haiti by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1869.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ebenezer Don Carlos Basset
Philadelphia
Haiti
Grant
Probate Judge Clark Stands Unopposed in Gallia County
Gallipolis reports Probate Judge J. S. Clark faces no opposition on either major party ticket. In office since 1917, Clark began as county auditor in 1909 and has run the probate court and juvenile officer role without interruption. His wife Ethel Clark serves as deputy throughout his lengthy tenure.
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Gallipolis
J. S. Clark
Ethel Clark
New Life Discussion in Glouster Churches
Rev. David P. Morris of the Church of Christ leads morning worship at 10 o clock with Sunday School and the Lord's Supper. Special music featured. Evening sermon at 7 on Gods Workmanship. Christian Endeavor at 6 p m. Mid week study and devotion Thursday at 7 30. Rev F G Boroff at M E Church Sunday 10 30 subject The Christian Soldier s Armor. Evening 7 30 The Judgment Seat of Christ. Sunday School 9 30 Epworth League 6 30 prayer 7 30 choir Thursday 7 30 social hour after final meeting choir members urged to attend.
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Christian Endeavor
F. G. Boroff
M. E
Christ
Epworth League
Relief rules limit WPA relief to public works
WPA workers may only perform emergency tasks when life or property is at risk and cannot clean private property. They can build dikes, evacuate, restore utilities, or perform short term repairs to public infrastructure. Cleanup and debris removal on private property are forbidden.
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Gallipolis
Works Progress Administration
WPA
H. W. Nixon
Nixon
Federal Relief Department
Death of Mrs Carrie Allison Davis in Columbus
Mrs Carrie Allison Davis wife of Curt Davis died at her Columbus home of pneumonia. A native of Walnut Township, she is survived by her husband a son two sisters and a brother Cassius Allison Northup and Mrs Ezra Elliott Mudsock. Under-inflation of front tires cited as a cause of hard steering.
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Gallipolis
Carrie Allison Davis
Curt Davis
Columbus
Walnut Township
This County
Ed Phillips
Cassius Allison
Northup
Fzra Elliott
Mudsock
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