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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1964

Page

7

Two Are Innocent In Fray At Munici pal Court

Jason Sheppard senior and his son both cleared of assault and battery charges stemming from a two week old incident. James Walker was found guilty and fined 10 plus costs for assault and battery after allegedly threatening with a hammer. Walker operates a First Ave vegetable stand near the Sheppard home. A separate city case saw Donald Swick forfeit 27.50 bond on failure to stop within the assured clear distance. Hobart Bennington forfeited 37.50 bond on hunting without a license.

Gallipolis Jason Sheppard Jason Sheppard, Jr First Ave James Walker Sheppard William H. Sowers Walker Young Sheppard Jason Donald A. Swick Beaver Hobart Bennington Fair Haven Mich Merrill McCormick Sowers Velma Ramey Rio Grande Cindy Sue Niday Columbus Fred Conkle, Jr Chester Donald E. Gates Chauncey E. Johnson Crown City Clarence E. Shriver

Chesapeake Man Hurt In Crash Near Point Pleasant

Mer rill L Huff aged 30 of Chesapeake Ohio was injured in a one car crash 16 miles south of Point Pleasant on Route 2. He received treatment at St Mary's Hospital Huntington for a forehead cut and limb bruises and was later released. The Mason County Sheriff said Huff lost control in a curve, left the road, struck a railroad crossing signal, and demolished a 1956 model car at the Route 2 and Ashton Upland Road intersection.

Point Pleasant Merrill L. Huff Chesapeake Ohio St Mary’s Hospital Huntington Mason County Sheriff's Department Huff Ashton-Upland Rd

Marker dedication honors Adam Rickabaugh in Gallipolis

About 150 attendees gather for a memorial service and marker dedication at the grave of Revolutionary War soldier Adam Rickabaugh on the Bob Evans Farm. Descendant Myron Gearhart presents life details. ceremony hosts include DAR and SAR chapters with Bob Evans Farms support.

Gallipolis Adam Rickabaugh Bob Evans Frank Rickabaugh Dayton Ohio National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution National Society, Sons of the American Revolution Bob Evans Farms, Inc Frederick Vernon Boult SAR J. Boyd Davis Columbus Bob Stanley, Jr Andrew Evans John A. Epling Country W. Luther Tracy Calvary Baptist Church M. T. Epling William Kramer Chillicothe Dar Myron Gearhart Rickabaugh Gearhart Shenandoah Valley Suzanne Gearhart Debbie Evans Bobbie Stephen Evans Robert Mossman

Hart New 4 H Chief In Mason

James Hart was elected president of the Mason County 4 H Leaders Association at a recent Mason meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond Lieving. Other officers named were William Lewis vice president Mrs Raymond Lieving secretary and Mrs J E Sommer treasurer.

Hart New Mason Point Pleasant James Hart Mason County 4H Leaders Association Raymond Lieving William Lewis J. E. Sommer Gil Barnett Virgil Tate Kanawha County Gerald Rood Lieving Mason County Fair Happy Helpers Club Mary Frendt Sharon Carla Karen John Lawrence Scarberry Susie Cathy Denise Larry Pamela Ina Lynn Breeden Lieulo Roush Jim G. E. Sommer Gil Barnette Paula Debbie Sam Halstead Stephan Timmy Harry Miller Leah Ann Gail Jael Hart Catherine Yauger Jane Sue Shelia Mike Judy

Point Pleasant Meetings Set This Week

Chapter No. 75 of the Order of Eastern Star meets Monday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. A regular board of education meeting is Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the board offices. The Oh Kan Coin Club meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Power Co auditorium.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Board of Education Oh Kan Coin Club Appalachian Power Co

Man Held In DWI Case Takes Walk

A Huntington man, Jimmie Curtis Bruce, 26, fled the Gallipolis Municipal Court scene minutes before his DWI hearing. He was found walking on Route 7 at Clipper Mills and returned to jail, where he had left after the arrest. Bruce pled guilty to the DWI but later walked away from the jail area. Additional charges may follow. Other arrests: Virgil Justice, Stanley Saunders, William Caldwell, and Jack Spencer with fines or bonds set.

Gallipolis Huntington W. Va Jimmie Curtis Bruce William H. Sowers State Highway Patrol Bruce Clipper Mills City Hall East End Gallia County James E. Baldwin East Gallipolis

Gallia County approves 51 bus drivers for 1964 65

Gallia County Board of Education approved 51 bus drivers for the five local districts for the 1964 65 school year. Superintendent Owens noted total county enrollment 3252 with 33 new teachers. elementary supervisor Mrs. Rife reported on testing special students and visits with 69 teachers across nine schools.

Gallia Gallipolis Gallia County Len Swisher Leo Swisher Merrill L. Brucker Luther Lemley Wayne D. Palmer James A. French Bernard C. Moeller Roy C. Gardner James L. French North Gallia Bennie Cardwell James F. Campbell Joseph E. Smith Okey R. Skidmore Hayes Deel Robert Eagle Tracy Casto Robert L. Green James M. Denney Addie J. Raines John L. Stevens Earnest L

Evening court weighs 22 highway patrol cases

Gallipolis judge William H. Sowers presided over 22 patrol cases delivering fines for speeding, no license, reckless operation and related violations. Notables included Michael R. Gulmi who paid 50 dollars for speeding at 90 in a 50 zone. Several others faced smaller fines and bonds.

Gallipolis William H. Sowers Michael R. Gulmi Strongsville Gulmi

Buckeye Girls Will Be Guests

Gallia County delegates to Buckeye Girls State Mary Ann Ryal Judy Durose Mary Ely and Rose Northup will visit Lafayette Post 27 American Legion Tuesday night at 7:30. A program of Americanism will be featured and four flags will be presented to Bishop Fenwick High School Cheshire. Attendance urged for officials and parents. Gallia health nurses administered 73 Sabin doses 26 DPTs five diphtheria tetanus six typhoid and 20 smallpox vaccines totaling 3501 free Sabin doses this year.

Gallipolis Mary Ann Ryal Judy Durose Mary Ely Rose Northup Buckeye Girls State Women’s Auxiliary Lafayette Post American Legion Legion Hall Bishop Fenwick High School Cheshire Gallia County

Television Listings Caution on Schedule Corrections

The Messenger notes it is not responsible for errors in program listings when stations fail to provide corrected schedules. Boldface type marks color programs.

Weekend jail records list one arrest in Point Pleasant

Everett Null, 31, Rock Castle, W Va, arrested on an intoxication charge by Mason County Sheriff’s Department and Constable Ronald Crawford. This marks his third intoxication arrest in 22 days. South African Bob Verney, new PGA Tour member, is Gary Player’s brother in law.

Point Pleasant Everett Null Rock Castle W. Va Mason County Sheriff's Department Ronald Crawford Bob Verney Gary Player

Suit Seeks Recovery Of Vehicle In Gallia County

Dennis M. Lucy a minor filed in Gallia County Common Pleas seeking $1300 and return of a 1953 model car. Lucy through his mother Dorothy Ferry Man accuses Russell Ferryman of taking the vehicle in May 1964 and using it, denying permission and failing to return it. The suit values the car at $800 for May to present and seeks $500 in damages.

Gallipolis Dennis M. Lucy Second Ave Gallia County

College Students Warned By Court After Sign-Tearing Incident

Seven Rio Grande College students and a 17 year old youth Harold I Martin Jr from Pittsburgh were cited to appear in court after tearing down a metal Not a through street sign near Pine Street Cemetery. Officers said Martin will face Judge John W Howell. Judge Sow ers condemned the act as unacceptable. Participants named include Peter F Gulmi Dale Broyles Michael J Callihan David A Friesner George C Wellis Albert G Delgoetz and Michael R Gulmi. Charter memberships will be accepted when the Mason County Historical Society meets tonight at Wahama High School.

Gallipolis William H. Sowers Rio Grande College Harold I. Martin, Jr Pittsburgh Ted Hannan Pine Street Cemetery Martin John W. Howell Pine St Pine Vinton Sts Sowers Peter F. Gulmi Strongsville Dale Broyles Columbus Michael J. Callihan Ironton David A. Friesner Baltimore George C. Wellis McKeesport Albert G. Delgoetz Michael R. Gulmi Point Pleasant Mason County Historical Society Wahama High School

Underwood to Speak in Point Pleasant on Wednesday

Republican candidate for governor Cecil H. Underwood will address the Mason County Republican Women's Club at 8 p.m. in the courtroom. He will dine with the Rotary Club at 6 p.m. and speak again at 7 p.m. at the Moose Home, with the public invited to all events.

Point Pleasant Cecil H. Underwood Mason County Republican Women’s Club Rotary Club

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