Leg Amputated After Hospital Infection
Mrs. William Poush of Bidwell had her leg amputated at Holzer Hospital yesterday due to an infection.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
6
Mrs. William Poush of Bidwell had her leg amputated at Holzer Hospital yesterday due to an infection.
Gallipolis reports about 200 of the county 2,470 registrants for military training will have received questionnaires by week end. First 40 returns expected by Saturday. Board plans nightly meetings to classify registrants, with 15 or 20 placed in Class One for physical examination in anticipation of a county quota call.
County Auditor E. D. Keeler says the new Gallia tax rates will be released likely over the weekend after being sent to the state tax commission for approval. Last year’s averages remain for most divisions except those that recently voted extra levels for school and other purposes. Licensed to marry John Weigand and Rachel Smith, both of Letart, W. Va.
The draft board lists order numbers of registrants mailed a questionnaire each day at its office rather than the courthouse. Dr. G. A. Barton is noted as conducting related activities at his office.
Gallipolis reports the new twice daily airmail service is satisfactory. Mail planes arrive at 9 58 a m and 3 02 p m daily except Sundays and holidays. Airmail must be in the post office 30 minutes before departures. Contact service is said to be superior and the mailbag pickup lies on the ground.
Victor J. Niday is convalescing in Holzer Hospital after an appendicitis operation performed yesterday. He became ill suddenly at his home in Gallipolis the night before.
Curtis E. Fellure of Gallipolis Route 2 enlisted with the selective service board on Wednesday to enter army training at the first call. His addition brings the local list to twelve registrants.
Mercerville Farmers Institute opens tonight and runs through Friday with formal addresses on farm topics and related sessions. Musical numbers will punctuate the program between talks.
In Gallia Academy High School the open house reception and tea for National Education Week drew many attendees. Faculty greeted guests, poured tea, and guided visitors through the building to explain school functions and programs.
Gallipolis officers report arresting Ira Sewards, Leverett Amos, and woodrow Cremeens Tuesday at a large still in Lime Kiln Hollow, one mile north of Addison. They found 80 gallons of mash and five gallons of whiskey and jailed the men in Ironton awaiting arraignment.
Report states Sewards is held to a $1000 bond to appear before a federal commission and answer a related prior charge in federal court.
Gallia County FSA supervisor Lawrence L Holiday announces 15 applications for farm purchases under a 40 year loan at 3 percent interest. The tenant purchase committee led by Stanley Wood Samuel Sayre and Roy Waugh has preliminarily selected eligible borrowers.
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