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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1957
Page
3
POMEROY Five council members approve advertising for bids on about 225 parking meters. Over 200 meters will serve two free lots along the Ohio River. The vote also covers potential replacement meters and future purchases.
Mr and Mrs Don Burkey and children Kathy and Susan moved to a recently purchased farm home on the outskirts of Marietta this summer. The house is among the oldest in the area and is being restored and named The Century House. A new square rosewood piano was added and bricks from the Rufus Putnam school rebuilt the large fireplace. Mr Burkey works with Shelly Sands Construction Co. Kathy and Susan stayed with their grandparents C A Emish.
Eugene McKinney, 23, and his father Sam McKinney, 40, were involved in a two person brawl Saturday night. Eugene pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $10 plus costs by Mayor C O Fisher. Sam, released Sunday on $25 bond, failed to appear and the bond was forfeited. Clifford Kauff, 47, of Middleport, pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $10 and costs.
Glen Thoma 27 painter and Grace Burnside 22 both of Pomeroy obtain a license. Harlan Webb 24 plater helper of Mansfield and Sylvia Lee Harris 19 of Reedsville secure a license. Frank Musser 18 farmer of Pomeroy and Nancy Fridley 17 student of Pomeroy also receive licenses.
The Royal Order of Moose Lodge invites members and families to a picnic on August 11 at 1 p.m. at the Harvey Elliott farm near New Haven. A basket dinner will be served, with swimming and other recreation at the grounds. members should bring basket dinners and drinks will be provided.
Interest grows in three Middleport Board of Education seats as petitions circulate. Emerson Jones, electrician and PTA and Band Booster volunteer, seeks a seat with wife Beulah Burdette. Incumbents Lowell Probasc o, Paul Davis, and E O Ball have petitions in circulation.
Mrs. Elma Rus sell, secretary to Mayor E. F. Robinson, announced July total receipts of 497.90 for the mayor's office. Of this 444.65 goes to the village treasury, 11.25 to the state from 45 percent of highway patrol fines, 5 to the law library, 7 to the county sheriff for turnkey fees, and 30 to Meigs General Hospital. Of the village portion 426.20 came from village ordinances fines and fees, 15.75 from 55 percent of highway patrol fines, and 4.70 from state case costs.
Scouts of Troop 245 heard a Valley Forge Jamboree description by Karl Beck at the Middleport library. He recounted trip incidents from Camp Arrowhead and displayed souvenirs. A bake sale was announced by the Flying Eagle Patrol for August 14.
Meigs County residents must enter livestock by Wednesday Aug 7 for the 94th Meigs County Fair. Fair board secretary Allen C Hill Sr will accept entries at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds office until 4 p.m daily.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Ward travel to Moundsville to be with grandson Donnie Ward who sustained a skull fracture from a fall at his home. Donnie is the son of Jerry and his wife and is hospitalized at Glennville Hospital.
The railway system will allow three dogs to ride free for every paying passenger. This policy aims to boost travel by providing complimentary access for pets while maintaining ticket revenue.
Mrs. Sidney Durst of Portland admitted. Discharged: Mrs. Lulu Dillon of Pomeroy RD Erma Haynes Rutland Robert Russell Pat Clifford all of Pomeroy.
Theodorus Council Daughters of America met at IOOF Hall with Mrs Arnold Hayes presiding. Annice Ohlinger was installed as warden and Bentz Wolfe as outside sentinel. Deputy Mrs Albert Woodard installed officers. Mrs Frank Lowe attended. Past Councilors gathering planned for Thursday at Mrs Roland Beards home. Refreshments followed in honor of Mrs Lowe.
Den 2 Cub Scouts joined by Mrs. R R Pickens and others toured local historic spots including the Mansion House at Point Pleasant where they signed the register and heard a music box, then visited Our House in Gallipolis with a custodian guiding them. Scouts on the trip were Ray Pickens Jimmy Miller Pat Edwards Roy Coleman Asa Bradbury Robbie Swanson Paul Thompson and Larry Gladwell.
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