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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1964
Page
9
Seven men indicted by the September term grand jury were arraigned Monday before Gallia County Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz. Four pleaded innocent, two guilty and one failed to plead. one trial date was set.
Mason County Court unanimously approves a pre election school of instruction for all county election officials from both parties. The plan, urged by Elvin E. Wedge, calls for attendance by Cecil B. Dean and other officials, with payment of $10 to attendees and appointments set for Oct. 6.
William H. Wyatt and Jack L. Meek pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated. Judge Sowers fined each $50 and costs, sentenced five days in jail, and suspended licenses for six months. Additionally Ralph Bass was fined $10, Charles Trivette $5 for open task, and several others faced fines for speeding, no license, or defective brakes. Forfeited bonds totaled $27.50 each for several defendants.
New Haven EUB Church in Point Pleasant hosts the fourth of five fall rallies across the conference. Theme centers on Jesus Christ renewing his church through lay participation and vocational dedication with divisions led by Myna Wolfe Bernard Lieving Eugene Garlow and K J Scott. A covered dish dinner at 6 pm and evening sessions follow with babysitting provided.
William Eugene Connolly pleaded guilty in Circuit Court before Judge James Thompson to establishing the parentage of a child. A October 29 date was set to determine child support. The State's case against Paul Yoder for non-support was dismissed for lack of prosecuting witness. The State's cases against Layton Sayre for illegal sale of non intoxicating beer and Ralph Weaver for contributing to the delinquency of a minor were scheduled for jury trial but dismissed after the prosecutor cited missing witnesses. Weaver's attorney objected to the dismissal.
Five Gallia County school teachers and administrators who completed requirements will receive master of arts degrees at Marshall University May 1965 commencement. They are Lola F. Napier of Rio Grande Gallia Academy High School Adelaide Sanders of Gallipolis Washington School Margaret W. Fisel of Gallipolis Point Pleasant School Neil H. Sanders of Gallipolis principal of Washington School and Jo Ann Thompson of Gallipolis Rio Grande Elementary School.
James Robert Cline also known as James Robert Wagner was arraigned before Justice A M Goodwin on two counts. He was fined 50 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated with license revoked six months and ordered to serve 24 hours in jail. He was fined 10 dollars and costs for driving without an operator's license.
Gallia County voters are reminded by Mrs Mil dred Stevens of the Board of Elections that the 9 p.m. Wednesday deadline to register for the November 3 election applies to movers, those turning 21 by election day, service members leaving the armed forces, lapsed voters since 1963, name changes by marriage or law, and newcomers to the state.
Several residents from Point Pleasant attended the 47th annual West Virginia Savings and Loans convention held at the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs. The Point Pleasant participants included Mr and Mrs Ross Filson, Mr and Mrs John E Brown, Mr and Mrs James Lewis, Mr and Mrs Raymond Musgrave, and Mrs Mae Smith.
Pvt. Arthur H. Eads Jr. completed a five week aircraft maintenance course at the Army Aviation School Fort Rucker Alabama on September 18. The 20 year old Soldier is a 1962 graduate of Point Pleasant High School whose parents live on Point Pleasant Route 2.
In Point Pleasant Circuit Court Billy Gene McClary acted as his own counsel in an appeal from a Justice of the Peace Court finding him guilty of driving left of center. After 25 minutes deliberation the jury, without McClary testifying, returned a guilty verdict and Judge James Thompson set October 29 for sentencing. The jurors include Clay Frazier, Lucille Getty, Wretha Raiden, James Keifer, Roy Yauger, Jack A. Burris, George Byus, Mert Rollins, Hazel Lieving, James N. Roush and Elizabeth Arthur. they will reconvene next Monday at 9:30 a.m. for a civil action.
POINT PLEASANT The Lincoln Jae Club of Mrs Thelma Rogers fourth grade elected officers at their Friday meeting. Richard Pickens named president, Mary Jane Blankenship vice president, Tina Collier secretary. Book reports were shared and discussions on good citizenship followed. Kenneth Ferrell told Sinbad the Sailor, Janeen Dunlap spoke on Pippi Goes on Board, and Joanna Burris presented Box Car Children.
River gauges show varied levels on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers with multiple roller dam statuses. Canal locks report vessel movements on Gallipolis, Kanawha, and Ohio River locks, including up and down readings with precise times and boat names.
Civil actions filed in the circuit court name Betty Jane Fowler and Lawrence Fowler against William J. Vicars. Betty Fowler seeks 12500 dollars plus costs for injuries and medical bills after March 8 and a collision on State Route 2. Lawrence Fowler seeks 3500 dollars and costs for chest bruises and 100 dollars medical expenses. A separate suit against Lewis A. Woomer for 7500 dollars claims a September 25 1962 crash on State Route 2 caused injuries and 500 dollars in medical bills.
Miss Joyce Stewart and John Gardner wed in a double ring ceremony at Heights EUB Church on September 12. The couple, both Point Pleasant High School graduates, will reside at 2219 14 Jackson Ave. Gardner works for Marietta Manufacturing Co.
Two Mason County Jail trusties walked away late Saturday night and returned Sunday. Tommy Huddleston 21 of Point Pleasant called to report his return and both men were arraigned before Justice of Peace A M Goodwin on an escape warrant. They await Circuit Court action and are held on a 12 month sentence for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. David Lanham 23 of Point Pleasant had been on parole but was re-jailed after a Gallia jail stay following a traffic violation. Lanham leaped 95 feet from the Silver Bridge into the Ohio River last July while fleeing Ohio authorities.
Mason County school staff completed degree work during summer studies at Marshall University. Recipients include Palmaneda Hamlin of Glenwood with a B A degree, Thomas F. Reed with a Master of Arts, Jane M. Powell of New Haven with a BA, Michael Whalen of Point Pleasant with a MA, and Mrs Helen Sterrett and Mrs Bernice L Anderson of South Side with M A degrees.
Gallipolis police charged Monroe Ball, 38, of Gallipolis Route 1 with driving while intoxicated after a 5 25 p m accident on Mill Creek Road. Ball struck a parked car owned by Forrest Davis, 51, of 8 Mill Creek Road while turning around near the water works. No damage to Ball’s car but the Davis vehicle’s right front door was damaged.
Magistrate the Cases reports Point Pleasant youths arraigned before Justice of the Peace A M Goodwin by Conservation Officer Miles Durst for conservation violations. All pled guilty and paid fines and costs. Names include Donald Henry Hall Judy Reynolds Phillip J Click Everett Null Razel Darrell Bogges William Turner John Shirley Burns Samuel Miller Jr.
Nine Point Pleasant residents attended the Pioneer Rivermen annual event held Saturday at Marietta. Present were R. R. Stone C. C. Stone Charles H. Stone Austin Johnson and the couple Mr and Mrs Earl Arnett Mr and Mrs Jack Burdett and Jake Heib.
Members of the Women's Society of World Service will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Heights EUB Church. Mid week prayer services are set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. Thursday Heights members attend the fall rally at New Haven Church with a 6 p.m. covered dish program. Next Sunday services start at 7 30 p.m. Couples and Youth Fellowships meet at 6 30 p.m.
Judge James Thompson in Circuit Court granted a divorce to Madeline Laverna Eads from Arthur Henry Eads Sr. The mother receives care, custody and control of their three children, and the defendant must pay $210 monthly to support.
Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association offers tine test screening to students and staff in Gallipolis City schools at Washington Elementary and Gallia Academy High School. Mrs. Helen Spriegel and Mrs. Neal B. Clark oversee administration. follow up on positive reactors by Mrs. Pearl Pope with X-ray referrals as needed.
Pvt Earl Mayes Jr of Glenwood West Virginia completed an eight week clerical course Sept 18 at the Army Armor Center Fort Knox. A 1963 Point Pleasant High School graduate he previously worked at Thomas O Nell Machine Shop Huntington before joining the Army.
Gallipolis Municipal announces the resignation of Lois Shaver as Municipal Court clerk effective Oct 1. She began duties Sept 16, 1963 as the first full time clerk. Betty Fuller, a 1962 Southwestern High School graduate and former secretary to the late Municipal Judge William H. Janes, starts learning the job.
All Point Pleasant Odd Fellows plan to attend the Odd Fellows Association meeting at Poca. Members should meet at the local building at Fourth and Main Streets at 6 45 p m. The gathering begins at 8 p m and is hosted by Putnam Lodge No 85 of Poca.
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