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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1925

Page

12

Suit Seeks 17500 From Logan Natural Gas and Fuel

David A. Frey and Jenney Frey sue Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Company in common pleas court for 17500 damages. They allege failure to develop the 64 acre Starr township lease timely, improper offset wells on adjacent leases, and a non offset well on nearby land, totaling 17500. The case, first of its kind locally in years, has drawn interest.

Logan David A. Frey Jenney Frey Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Company Common Pleas Starr Township Andy Rheinschield Frey Columbus Brick and Terra Cotta Company

Murray City Man Faces a Making Charge

John Stevenson of Murray City pleaded not guilty to manufacturing intoxicating liquor after arraignment before Mayor Weatherburn. He was released on bond as the case awaits the next grand jury. Evidence including the still and mash was turned over to Prosecutor Eugene Wright. Stevenson is the third local arrestee in months on manufacturing liquor charges. Pairan and Pritchard were sent to the Ohio penitentiary for two-year terms.

Logan John Stevenson Murray City Thomas Gears Weatherburn Gears Eugene Wright Stevenson Pairan Pritchard Ohio Penitentiary

Eleventh Hour Rush Expected for Auto Tags

Logan sees 1926 auto tag sales moving slowly with an eleventh hour rush anticipated in days ahead. Deputy registrar T. Higgy notes only about one hundred applications in two weeks at Higgy and Lucas office on Court Park. with about 2500 tags available a final surge is expected. He urges motorists to order now to avoid last minute crowding.

Logan T. Higgy Higgy and Lucas Court Park Higgy

Bid-A-Bit bridge club entertained by Mrs Harden

The Bid-A Bit bridge club met at Mrs. Frank Harden’s North Culver street home on Thursday evening. Mrs. Harry Bell acted as a substitute player and, after games, refreshments were served by the hostess.

Logan Frank Harden North Culver Street Harry Bell

Officials oppose early use of 1926 license tags

Logan officials deny any permission to use 1926 auto license tags before January 1. After talks with Chalmers Wilson of Columbus, Mayor Wolfe and Sheriff Shaw confirm motors using 1926 tags early will be arrested and prosecuted, aligning with state law. Authorities warn other counties’ early grants will face similar enforcement.

Logan Chalmers Wilson Columbus Wolfe State Department

Terrell Pleads Guilty to Change of Intoxication

W E Terrell of Gore who had pleaded not guilty to a change of intoxication appeared before Magistrate Miller and pleaded guilty. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and ordered committed to the Dayton workhouse until the fine and costs are paid.

Logan W. E. Terrell Gore Miller Dayton

Annual Health Program At Central PT A Meeting

Logan December 17 The Central PT A program featured Dr Walter H Brehm on school dental inspection after city dentists examined 371 Junior High pupils 328 with defects 45 visited a dentist in a month Health Commissioner Dr W G Rhoten reviewed progress since 1923 undernourished pupils fell from 27 in 1928 to 8.2 in 1925 and rose to 17.8 after summer with plans to reach 5 by 1926 East schools highest malnutrition West lowest Diphtheria and smallpox inoculations offered to first and second graders Nutritious care and nurse inspections reduce defects and Logan pupils compare well with larger systems.

Logan Central Parent-Teachers Association Walter H. Brehm W. G. Rhoten

Woodmen Elect Year’s Officers in Logan Camp

Logan camp No. 10 005 Modern Woodmen of America held its annual election. Leroy Strain was chosen consul for the year, with Lee Hansel as clerk, Russell Berlin banker, William Drake advisor, Elmer Hayman escort, Harlan Septer watchman, Arthur Reddick sen try, Farnie Ray trustee three years, Daniel Shaw trustee two years, Alva Kitchen trustee one year. Camp doctors named J S Cherrington M H Cherrington and D A Rannels.

Logan Modern Woodmen of America Leroy Strain Lee Hansel Russell Berlin William Drake Elmer Hayman Harlan Septer Arthur Reddick Farnie Ray Daniel Shaw Alva Kitchen J. S. Cherrington M. H. Cherrington D. A. Rannels

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