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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1958
Page
10
Perry J. Bailes administered oath to Howard J. Neal who succeeds John E. Morgan as city commissioner. The annual appropriations ordinance reached a record 454920.59 including bonds for municipal building projects and sewer work.
In Gallia County Common Pleas Court Hilda Halderman of 834 Second Ave seeks divorce from Eugene Halderman on grounds of extreme cruelty and neglect. She requests temporary alimony and custody during the action and permanent alimony, custody and education for their 27 month old child. Also Donald Weiher is ordered by Judge Betz to pay 45 dollars weekly support for the defendant's two minor children and 100 dollars attorney fees plus related costs while the action continues and if confinement occurs before final hearing.
John Bateman of Bidwell files in Common Pleas Court against Kathleen Call through her father Willard L. Call seeking 300 dollars plus interest for auto damage allegedly caused by a December 31 1956 collision on Ev erette Denny Road. The suit claims Kathleen Call drifted over and failed to give room to pass in a westbound Bateman vehicle and a separate note mentions Milwaukee draft horse Dolly up for sale to a good home by the city purchasing agent.
Gallia County commissioners vote unanimously to authorize Clerk Morton L. Dickey to hire an architect to plan repairs and remodeling of the Gallia County Common Pleas Courtroom. They also approve the $3600 bond for Gallia County Prosecutor Warren F. Sheets. Wayne Foster discusses newborn indigent per diem. rate under review.
The Holzer Hospital notes list numerous births and medical notices across Wellston Northup Crown City Ironton Jackson Bidwell and surrounding areas. Entries include mothers and fathers with several surgical and medical mentions and names of patients and providers.
William E. Walker 85 of Lower River Rd Gallia County died Sunday at Holzer Hospital after about three weeks illness. He was a retired farmer born Nov 9 1872 on the Lower River Rd farm to James F and Alice Spencer Walker. He spent most of his life in Gallia County except 15 years with an uncle Captain E W Spencer on the Columbia River in Oregon. Surviving are two sisters Mrs Hollis C Johnston and Mrs Cabelle Walker and one brother James E Walker who preceded him in 1933. Services Wednesday at 2 p m at C J Waugh Funeral Home conducted by Rev Warren H Wilson. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 3-5 p m and 7-9 p m.
River gauges report varying flows at Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy Mason Point Pleasant and London dam activity shows Kanawha River dams running and Marmet Winfield and London moving. Ohio River movable dams down with several locks reporting boats up or down at specific times.
In Common Pleas Court Empire Furniture petitions against Samuel F. Myers are dismissed as the plaintiff withdraws. Myers agrees to pay the sued amount of 395.70 plus interest 19.42 and court costs.
The Kgger Creek Association held a meeting with 19 residents in Cheshire to study a village gas supply. Ohio Valley Electric Corp. reps advised on steps, costs, and meter counts while Grover led the survey planning and set Feb 24 as the next Cheshire meeting date.
Gallia Municipal Judge William H. Janes fined two drivers for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Tommy Glendon Walker of Detroit and Robert J. Moore of Randolph were each fined 50 dollars plus costs, sentenced to five days in jail, and had their licenses suspended six months.
Gallipolis Miss Nina Saunders bride elect of Jack Jeffers was honored with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Charles L. Bush. Prizes were awarded to several guests after games, and gifts were opened on a decorated table before refreshments were served to a long list of relatives and friends.
Gallipolis police report a burglary at Tawney Jewelry Store and Studio possibly late Sunday night or early Monday morning. Entry was gained by prying the back door. $225 in a bank deposit was stolen from a desk drawer, other cash totaling about $85, two watches missed, checks left in the bank book. Fingerprints were taken and several persons questioned after discovery at 8:30 a.m. Monday.
Darius Underwood of Old Ryger spent a day with Mr and Mrs Walter Underwood and others. Visitors include Mrs Roy Rife of Guysville and Mrs Charles Baker of New Boston. Bobby Elkins of Augusta Ga greeted Ross Shuler. Ronald Leach’s NC visit. husband stationed in Germany. Terry Lee Searls with Walter and Mrs Cook of Syracuse. Rickey Matthews from Ryger stayed with the Taylor and Shuler families.
The sixth Gallia County marriage license of the new year has been applied for in Probate Court. Applicants are Malchan Delano Davis, 21, Genoa West Virginia, and Barbara Jean Stapleton, 21, Vinton, daughter of Roscoe and Mary Adams Davis and Oscar and Alberta Koontz Stapleton.
San Francisco’s famed cable cars transport about 35,000 riders each day, highlighting the system’s enduring role in the city’s transit.
The Gallia County Chapter American Red Cross Gallon Club grows to 57 donors with 16 more eligible as the bloodmobile visits Gallipolis. Donors have given from five to 17 pints, totaling 577 pints, with a plan to recognize those who have donated two gallons over five years.
Dana O. Taber of Gallia County, Ohio, announces plans to run again for the Ohio General Assembly. A former journalist and radioman, Taber notes seniority may enable greater service and cites leadership on highways, state employees, and county road funding. He chairs the Highway Committee and has held roles in public relations for the state and in development publicity.
Fifteen members of the Hi Y Club met at Gallia Academy High School with President Tom Dickerson in charge. Special guest Lewis Huber showed two films about high school life and teen responsibilities in the upper grades. Richard Neal reported the club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month during the school year.
Under a program by the Southern California Council of Churches a church delegation meets ships carrying Japanese emigrants bound for Brazil. The volunteers present gifts including food and clothing to Japanese families to help them begin life in their new homeland.
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