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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1951

Page

5

Oddity Show To Visit Gallipolis Attractions

An upcoming roadside oddity exhibit in Gallipolis promises unusual displays inspired by Ripley’s Believe It or Not. A train feature and other curios headlining the event, with details promised by organizers.

Oddity Gallipolis Jy Ie

Webster Dies in Gallipolis Area After Illness

George Orin Webster Smith, age about, died by night at the Miller home following about two days of poor heart condition. Surviving kin include brothers and sisters from Gallipolis and surrounding communities. Funeral services planned for Tuesday at 2 PM with the Rev. Sea Price officiating at the Miller home. May they rest in peace.

Glallipol George Orin Webster Smith Minnie Smith Gallipolis Juhugay Smith Nitro Othe Smith Vinton Purl Smith Kanauga Miller Ruth E Ana Logan Veeday Hurep Polk Nelsonys

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Native Metima of Tack sap run failing 8 sista, he is sur. Rieves, Mrs. Pest lanley Sparnon and Sterling all of Lo hen, Cap Littlejohn. tall at the Unt) ¢ be at 2 f Sr. Paul's Epicor 1 Re Wood. a v, Rollin & a ting Bu Sturiat with lawn Cemete-

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Kitten Safe But Hungry in Allapolis

A domestic kitten is reported safe but hungry in Allapolis as Dr. and Mrs. Jacob care for the animal and seek a suitable home. Neighbors note the stray’s cautious but friendly demeanor and a local clinic offers nutrition tips.

Fragmented OCR note hints at a June event plan

Incomplete text references a group and plan for a Sunday activity with timing around June. Mentions names or initials and a person with a resting entry, but details are unclear and names are corrupted. The fragment suggests an assembled plan or meeting with a planned date near June 4.

Fragmented OCR note on Louisian state avenue events

Readable fragments describe a railway incident near Columbus and Logan with references to a train, a daughter twin, and names including George Iris Davis and Mrs Wes. Mentions a funeral date and time, plus scattered place names and times likely from a local notice. The text is garbled and partially illegible.

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