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Ohio Rise May Prevent Races
Wheeling downstages Ohio river rise threatens to halt spring horse racing at Wheeling Downs while cleanup continues in northern West Virginia after damaging floods. 450 horses roam for stables as crews search for shelter. Captain Albert Custer died aiding residents as Wheeling creek flooded basements. Road damage blocks state routes. a Marshall county church was moved 100 yards.
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State Road Commission
Charleston
Wetzel
Tyler
Ritchie
Marshall
Monongalia
Harrison
Marshall County
Church of God
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