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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1929

Page

6

Names Drawn for January Grand and Petit Jury

Logan December 21 The January grand jury and petit jury were drawn Friday by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Rochester deputy clerk of courts on order of Judge Slakey Whiteraft. Jurors include Ray Stump Perry Township Nelle Allen Haydenville Edward Hoghman Logan Marlon Lehman Benton Township and others. Jurors listed span Logan Perry Union Good Hope Murray City Green and Ward townships with numerous residents named.

Walker Logen St. 15 Chambers Percy Alva Brown Logan Ixoy Gaston Maydenville Vance Webb A. J. Kheede Marlon James Bickel Union Furnace Lydia Tink Good Hope Witla Poling Murray City Edward Godfrey Petit Jury Cora Johnson Afl White Howard Turner Rockbridge Charles Wildermuth Gore Edward Tee Falish Township Anna Shaw Green Township Carl Gross Alex Rutsacker Marion Fownship Bert Andrews Jennie Freese Fairy Ties Enterprise Jay Campbell Lot Kan Tom Hardy Shan Uhh Rackbridge George Glad

Road to Geneva slated for resurfacing this week

Logan county surveyor Orla Wolfe reports about ten miles of the Logat Geneva Road to be resurfaced in coming days. heavy gravel spread to support the worn roadway after two weeks of rain and freezing weather. maintenance crews reinforce gravel sections as tests from wet conditions show failures in Marion Township areas. gravel shipments also directed to carbon Fill for Carton Hill Sand Run Road work.

Logan Doc Logat-Geneva Orla Wolfe Marion Cerbon Carton Hill

Heirs named in Fierce will read in Probate Court

Laura H. Fierce left a will dated July 1 1928 naming children John Fierce Mae Woodrum Sad Turney and Doris Watson as equal beneficiaries. The estate includes property at 600 West Second Street and household goods. Edwin D. Ricketts was a witness and John Werce was cited to perform duties. appraisers listed were Walter Harned Barton Holt and Clayton Anode.

John W. Werce A. M. Ellinger Waller Harned Barton Ifolt Clayton Anode

No Persons to be Missed This Year in Logan Charities

Charitable organizations and city groups in Logan prepare for Christmas aid as clubs, sororities, and individuals collect food, clothing, and baskets for families hit by unemployment and misfortune. Gamma sorority and Professional Women's Club plan outings and donations, ensuring outreach to needy households.

Logan Malin Hiks Ang Ital Greas Koeletics Ith Wlitalt Nie Reslless Gamma Sororky

Local Civil War veteran Dee Logan obituary recounts service

Dee Logan, 87, a Civil War veteran and retired carpenter, died after a prolonged illness. He lived on East Finnter Street and served in Company 1, 13th Tennessee. Held prisoner at Andersonville for nine months, he remained active in carpentry and community life, leaving a legacy in Logan's pioneering business and local memorials. Also noted is the Dec 31 state aid checks distribution to rural districts totaling 61450 across multiple counties.

Logan Dee George Risley Civb Mr. Bighey East Finnter Street Geerna Wigto Lo Bean Alulrs Rade Ile Tim Mt! Gainesville Pla Cape Andersonville Hat Tewis Risley Qdal Joer Hee Tha Hocking County J. W. Coleman

Bridge Misadventure Baffles Logan Residents

Logan December 11 A Bath was received Thursday evening by J W Conrad Rockbridge when his car left the roadway overturned in a river pool. Rescue efforts saw Conrad escape with minor injuries though the car required extraction through the top. Neighbors aided by pulling on a branch to steady the vehicle as it lay in the water and he walked to land.

Logan J. W. Conrad Rockbridge Conrad

Logan man remembered for longtime community service

Ho was connected with the Logan Home Savings Association and for many years was a member of his Board of Directors. He leaves a daughter Mrs. James Blosser and two brothers Harry and William Risley. Laura McPowell of Nelsonville is a sister. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church Monday at 2 with Rev. Janes B.R. Fields officiating. Burial is at Caled Grove Cemetery. At 2:30 p.m Sunday Bucklog Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows will hold services at the home.

Logan Home Savings Association James Blosser Harry William Risley Logan Mia Laura McPowell Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church Welowk Janes BR. Fields Cale Grove Cemetery

Officers elected by oil and gas association in Ohio district

Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association held its annual meeting in Lily, electing J. Meldren of Mariella as president with O. C. Dunn, Marietta, as an officer. Other officers named were H. B. Goodard, Mariella, vice president. J. W. Doughuss, Woodsfield, vice president. and W. L. Franks, Rogen, secretary-treasurer. The board includes Dunn, Meldeen, Paine, Monk, and Athy, with directors from Marietta, Logan, Bremen, Columbus, and New Straitsville. Discussion focused on improving industry conditions and removing the differential on Pennsylvanian crude oil, with a committee formed to petition We. J. Young of South Penn Oil. Former president Dunn reflected on overproduction’s impact and prospects, including foreign demand and a slate of future drilling plans.

Lily District Ohio Juhi Gal and Gas Producer's Association Gricer J. Meldren Mariella O. C. Dunn H. B. Goodard J. W. Doughuss Woodsfield Marietta C. Dunn Stewart Columbus Fred Stover New Malanore Mie Southeastern Oblahas J. . Meldeen A. 2 Paine Monk P. Athy We. J. Young Pittsburgh South Penn Oil Company Wll Reno HL Squier Feno Pennsylvania Ohlo Fel Une

Care Mave Bock Spiny Avee vet a Direct ions for Few Dass

Logan December report notes traffic issues across Mewhing County with many accidents and damaged vehicles. Affected intersections cause delays while drivers struggle to navigate turns. No serious injuries reported. authorities urge caution as crews clear ditches and repair hazards.

Logan Dec

Palmer Is Fined for Possession After Whisky Find

A report states Deputy Shen Joe Parbenan observed a jug of whisky in a machine Thursday. Lowell Painter of Haydensville faced a judge for possession and paid a $100 fine plus costs. Menneth Chaff was released with no charges filed.

Local Dinner Hosted By Mr and Mrs A E Hulse

The Logan Republican staff attended a dinner at six this evening at the home of Mrs Belle Hyson on North Walnut Street. Amature tiers of The Logan Republican were present and cases were laid for 24. After dinner a theatre party by the Pythian was enjoyed.

Logan Republican Belle Hyson North Walnut Street A. E. Hulse

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