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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1928

Page

12

Oil field may develop now to westward

Logan June A large producer was struck on the M B Wesley farm last week by Ohio Tuck company. The well shot Thursday afternoon yielded 117 barrels in the first 24 hours. The find rests about a mile west of current development and prompts plans to drill offset wells on the Mowery, Eng, and Willoughby Huggins leases.

Logan Washington Township Ohio Tuc! Company M B Wesfary Mowery Hope Refining Nd Construction Company Engle Ohio Fuel Company Willoughby Huggins Hope, Company Hes Hocking

Beehher seeks divorce amid cruelty and drunkenness charges

Mrs Catherine Beech er charges Becher Logan in a 19 year marriage with cruelty and habitual drunkenness. She seeks a divorce along with custody of their seven teenage sons and a decree barring Becher from interfering with her or the children. A temporary injunction was heard by Judge A M Ettinger.

Logan Cathrine Becher Becherling Becher Logan Maton Adantion Jancre A. M Ettinger

Supreme Court Trial Faces Indira League Figure

A district court in India faces trial over contempt charges related to the Indira State Supreme Court case. Allegations involve defiant actions toward the court and alleged interference with the official league publication.

de LS Shumanti Indianapolis Indiana Indira State Supreme Court Taothe League Ray Dr Shumesh Supreme Court

Maps and Data on Cave Regions Ready For Distribution

Describes prepared folders with road maps and descriptive information for the cave region including Haching aoyvonnh, Mans cave Boatcuse, Cedar, Ash Cave, Bridge and other sites. Credits Kiwanis and local Commerce writer for paving and marking routes to the cave area.

Eusard Haching Aoyvonnh Kiwanis Cine

Health Board Urges Action on Three Matters

The Health Board in Logan urged action on three matters after a special session. They endorsed milk safety and tuberculin testing for dairy cows, discussed garbage disposal plans including possible incineration, and backed water softening initiatives. The meeting also recognized fraternity officers and welcomed new leaders at the banquet.

Health Board Logan Wren Rouse Frias EY Bret Cite Dugroar

Ricketts at Kansas City convention trip with delegates

Logan Kansas City was the destination of Edwin D. Ricketts former congressman and two companions as they traveled by automobile. Ricketts goes as a delegate from the eleventh district while the others sought to gauge how the convention would be conducted. He is pledged to support the Willis candidacy and may back the chosen candidate at the convention before pursuing his own congressional nomination.

Logan Arthors Toerner Automa Noy Afeta AL Wools Corege Maes Lizabeth Boyd Cass Silss Boyd Xcenna Toerner la Fan GOLS Guerro- Donahey Columbus Teaffic Joe Tarbeann Leharpit Virank Melvin Tarnsann Logan Jun Wansas City Ldwin Ricketts Torrest Weinrich Harry Last Logan Saurday Eleventh Comenton Richetts Ohio Frank O Willis Congress Walter Rhoades Ironton Tuangaster Wilie Rhoades Mgr Mes Rhoades James Allen Willis Allen Haydenville Fred Kontner Wichita Kaw Konteners Mothr I D Wontner W. W. Konine

Widow Dies in Marion Township After Illness

Mrs Josephine So pha Boch widow of Adin Boch died at her home in Marion township near Bremen after an illness. Surviving relatives include George and Clem Boch, Mrs Tena Kunkle, two sisters, two brothers, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Sacred Heart church in Ron townshi near Bremen, with burial in the nearby cemetery.

Logan Josephine Sopha Boch Adin Boch Marion Township Fo Po Sharsaay George Clem Bech Tena Kunkle Marion Orship Boren Owe Sasin Funkier Henry Boch Yairfeted Court Serresa der Frank Boch Lancwtes Sacred Heart Taron Townshin Bremen

Delta Theta elects officers and delegates

Delta Theta sorority elected Mrs Esther Smuth as president at June meeting. Other officers named include Mary Frasie as vice president and Hazel Cooke as press correonordent. Delegates to the national convention in Little Rock were chosen for the 22nd national convention scheduled June 12 and 13 with Dorothy Myers among delegates.

County plans 89 000 road program in Hocking county

County engineer Oulu Wolfe and county commissioners unveil a summer road program to spend about 89 000 on county roads and 20 a mile for township road repairs. Funds will be shared among townships to provide fair work, with resurfacing and graveling where cheaper. Several scenic and major routes are set for widening, grading, and berms to aid tourism, with potential adjustments as work proceeds and labor demand remains steady.

Hocking County Oulu Wolfe Tounship Sleneig Starr Road Laurel Run Asbury Ridge Marysville Road Arnold Road Green and Falls Townships Bloomingville Site Big Pine Rockhouse Lost Hollow Falls Green and Starr

After 53 Years New Pittsburgh Miner Will Go To Columbus To Seek Work

Logan briefs note William McDaniel, a miner for 53 years, unable to obtain further work near New Pittsburg, plans to travel to Columbus next week in search of employment. He will live with his daughter in the capital.

Pittsburgh Columbus Logan New Pittsburg William McDaniel Logan Pilday McDaniels

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