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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1957
Page
6
A joint installation service will be held Thursday evening October 3 with Alfred Grange as host group. The installation follows Alfred Grange's regular meeting and a potluck lunch will be served by the host group.
Meigs County prosecutor James O'Brien urged the Board of Commissioners to authorize the sheriff to hire special deputies amid a manhunt for Olivier Polk believed hiding in Bald Knob. The case tied to a September break in at Shade High School and theft of school lunch foods.
In Middleport two regular officers resume duties this week. Herbert Gilkey returns after vacation spent with relatives in Columbus. Everett Bostic comes back from a three month sick leave. Fred DeWees and E C Haggerty sworn in as special relief patrolmen to assist when regular officers are unavailable.
Genoa man C W Nicewonder told police an usher at Riverside Theater bit his left thumb after an argument over seating. He was treated at Riverside Hospital and chose not to press charges.
Recording star Bub Abl is set to call at the square dance festival in Pomeroy. The event features live music and a community gathering with dancers of all ages invited to participate.
The Sixth Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Square Dance Festival will be held Saturday at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. Hosted by the Meigs County Paw n Taw Square Dance Club with co-sponsorship from KYOWVA Tri-State Square Dance Association. Caller Ables to lead afternoon workshop from 3 to 5 with visiting callers sharing tips before an 8 to 11 evening dance. Meigs County 4-H Clubs serve the fellowship dinner. Clubs are asked to bring a pennant.
Tuesday in Pomeroy Mayor E F Robinson disposed of three cases with one fined and costs, one continued to Oct 8, and another dismissed. In other actions, Mahlon Eblin Jr was cleared of assault charges, William Parkhurst was sentenced to 30 days jail with suspended sentence and departure conditions, and Charles McCloud forfeited a $50 bond for assault and disturbance. Meter receipts for the week ending Sept 28 totaled 287 dollars.
Meigs County farmers are reminded that October 4 is the final date to sign modify or cancel 1958 winter wheat acreage reserve program agreements. Noncompliance could trigger partial or full loss of potential payments with a 50 percent civil penalty possible.
In Meigs County Common Pleas court a damage suit for 88217.95 from an automobile crash on June 22, 1945, is set for Oct 29 at 9 a.m. Plaintiff Herve A. Ritchie sues James Proffitt and Harold Proffitt for vehicle negligence. Ritchie seeks damages for auto repair, medical costs, lost wages, and permanent back injuries affecting farming. Separately Judge John C. Bacon grants Carol Powell a divorce from Charles Powell for gross neglect and extreme cruelty and restores her maiden name. Wayne Shaffer’s non support charges are dismissed.
Chief of Police Leroy Bartrum reported the week's meter collections for Middleport parkings totaled 208.50 dollars. The update highlights local revenue from paid parking and the city’s enforcement efforts.
Daniel Mullens of St Albans West Virginia Jenny Watson of Pomeroy Mrs Liza Landers of Pomeroy and Mrs Laura Leifheit of Syracuse appear in the readable fragment of the society page listing residents and affiliates from multiple locales.
The Marshall Band, a brass group formed in Topeka Kansas in 1884 to promote James G Blaine, continues to perform under its founding name the Marshall Band.
Hemlock Grove and Rocksprings Granges announce a joint installation of officers on Saturday October 5 at 8 p.m. at the Hemlock Grove Grange Hall. County deputy C N Jones will install, and all officers and members are urged to attend. Potluck refreshments will follow.
John H. Nicholls, police chief on Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada, has not made an arrest in fifteen years and confirms there is no jail on the island.
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