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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
12
Logan July 22 the office of J F McGrady county treasurer remained busy as taxpayers rushed in on the last day to settle accounts. Treasurer-Elect H B Troxel assisted, noting more than 39000 dollars was collected, largely from individuals, with company payments made earlier.
July 22 officers report grappling hooks added to reserve equipment at the office of Sheriff W. R. Lloyd. Officer Joe Farbearn spearheaded the effort. The stock includes tear bombs and riot guns with ample ammunition for emergencies in Hocking County.
The Rev. James R. Fields of the Methodist church rushed to Wellston on Wednesday when his father N S Fields aged 79 suffered a stroke. The condition was not stated as serious. Fields had just returned from a Canada fishing trip with three Ohio conference ministers.
Logan July 22 Chief of Police James Thomas received a message from Columbus saying his youngest son James Thomas Jr was injured in an accident at Buckeye Lake. The note did not state the injuries' extent but said they occurred when he fell from a swing. The injured man formerly lived in Logan and works for a Columbus railroad company.
Grace Adcock files for divorce from Robert Adcock of Green Township after seven years of marriage. The suit cites neglect and adultery with Thelma Wright named as correspondent. Custody of four minor children and alimony requested.
Social notes from Haydenville report a surprise birthday party held July 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Nories and children John Jr and Kathleen, Mr. and Mrs. L D Huddy, Don Huddy Jr, Thomas Huddy, Mr. and Mrs. H E Camp and others.
Mrs. Herbert Shriner hosted a lawn bridge dinner at her West Hunter Street home on Wednesday evening. Ann Shriner and Roxie Cupp assisted, with a long guest list including Mrs. John Lee Mrs. Harry Bell Mrs. Clinton Webb and many others.
S C Hartman of the Southeastern test farm at Carpenter says nurse crops protect legume stands. Clover and wheat yields are noted with wheat at 38 bushels per acre. Clover reached heights rivaling the wheat. Legume trials with early and later planting influence seed use and yield. legume day on August 2 will showcase ongoing experiments.
The dairy sponsored meeting invites Athens county farmers to visit the test farm. T. H. Johnson, county extension agent, urged farmers to join the experiments aimed at maximizing yields from their land.
The last will and codicil of King Ferdinand disinherit Prince Carol and split the royal estate in a Pelisor Palace reading attended by Premier Bratianu and the royal family. The codicil was dated January 11, 1926, naming Carol’s son Michel, the future King Michael I, as heir and urging support for a regency until Michael comes of age.
Several new oil wells were drilled in this section last week or early this week. Whaley Oil and Gas drilled a low eight barrel well on the Whaley farm and are cleaning it out. Biddie brothers drilled a 10 to 15 barrel well on the Biddie farm. Townsend Oil and Gas nears 750 feet on Number 10 at the Allen farm. A D Townsend said last night. Frank Gross and others drilled about 900 feet on the Irwin farm. the wells likely to be shot early next week.
Dempsey knocked out Sharkey in the seventh round after a prolonged bout. The punch sequence included a right under the heart followed by a powerful left to Sharkey’s jaw, sealing the win and setting a rematch date with Tunney on September 15.
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Dempsey and Sharkey battled through seven rounds with both men bleeding and tiring. Dempsey landed a decisive knockout in round seven as Sharkey sagged to his knees and fell unconscious after a disputed low punch.
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The five year project completed in 1924 25 paves a 36 mile two county stretch with brick paving on Sharpsburg hill and gravel elsewhere. Federal state and county funds totaled 1 100 000. The route links Route 50 to Athens Parkersburg Baltimore and Cincinnati improving access to Washington county and former M C and C railroad territory.
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