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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1964
Page
3
Gallipolis City Commission buys a new street sweeper from Road Machinery and Supply Co. after trade in. Delivery in 2-3 weeks. price after trade in 8865 with 265 for power steering and 1000 allowed on old unit. Also reads first of a livestock ordinance amendment restricting swine to 48 hours. Second reading expected Sept. 1. Knight absent due to illness.
For forty years millions have found fast relief from itching and burning piles using Petersons Ointment. A user reports relief and a full night’s sleep. Sold in druggists for 70 cents with a money back guarantee.
Gallipolis city court finds 36 year old John T Drummond guilty of driving while intoxicated after a hearing. Judge William H Sowers imposes 50 dollar fine plus costs, five days in jail, and six month license suspension. Arrested May 23 1964 by City Police. Witnesses included Patrolmen North Hash and Thivener and Deputy Sheriff Owens.
Gallia W Howell fined Charles P. Thomas 17 of Point Pleasant 20 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace by fighting after an arrest outside the 735 Club at Anauga early Sunday. Donald L. McCarty 21 of Apple Grove pleaded guilty to the same charge and paid 25 dollars and costs. Leo Adkins 59 Cheshire Route 1 posted 600 dollar bond after pleading innocent to non support and was held for the grand jury. Also noted a forecast of 35 000 campsites in U S national parks by 1974.
Gallipolis Lions Kiwanis and Rotary members toured Washington Elementary and Gallia Academy High School to view a decade’s extensive summer maintenance. Durose and school principals led the tour noting repainting, refinished floors, new biology room, library upgrades, and improved facilities funded largely by maintenance crews and Title III programs.
Gallia County sheriff found James Walker’s 16 foot blue canoe with black trim three hours after he reported it missing from Lower River Road. Denver Brumfield spotted the craft near the old ferry landing and notified authorities. In a separate case, Raymond Simmons was arrested on forgery charges after a $10 check alleged to be forged at Gallaher’s Service Store. Simmons faces municipal court this Wednesday.
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