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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1969

Page

2

Athens County Tax Valuation Dips Below State and Neighbor Averages

Ohio figures show Athens County per pupil valuation at 12 306, below state 14967 and neighboring counties, with Meigs and Adams at under 7000 and Monroe near 30000. The Home News notes wide disparities due to industry and housing, urging statewide distribution to equalize tax benefits.

Athens County Ohio Department of Taxation Ohio Monroe County Meigs Adams Athens The Home News John S. Bottum Ohio State University Bottum Gallia Perry Vinton

Landslide Symposium For Engineers At Ohio University

A landslide symposium for engineers contractors architects and geologists will be held Feb 26 at Ohio University Baker Center. Ten experts will discuss geology slope movement and controls on highways housing development and related laws with speakers from OU OSU and other agencies. Contact Richard Heizman to register.

Ohio University Baker Center Ohio River Valley Ohio University Ohio Contractors Association Office of Continuing Education Ohio California West Virginia Road Commission Elvin F. Henry Federal Housing Administration F. Beach Leighton la Habra Calif Richard T. Heizman

District Tax Required With County Property Tax

Athens County property owners taxable by the Hocking Conservancy District must pay the district levy when county taxes are due March 15. Prosecutor Claire Ball advised the levy is due and collected with state and county taxes per Ohio law. About 400–500 assessments near Athens city and Canaan Township total 218 783.68 dollars with Ohio University contributing 177 525.10. The 4.5 mile project to widen and relocate the Hocking River is slated to take two years, with work possible to begin next month.

Athens County Hocking Miss Rose Claire Ball Athens City Canaan Township Conservancy District Ohio University Athens Hocking River

Page submits only bid for squad truck

Athens mayor announced Chevrolet of Athens submitted the only bid for a panel truck for the emergency squad. Fire Chief Dalton stated the main bid priced at 3716.55 with an alternate bid including automatic transmission and outside mirrors totaling 3762.91. The City Board of Control will decide whether to accept either bid at its upcoming meeting.

Page Chevrolet Athens Raymond Shepard Charles Dalton Dalton Shepard City Board of Control

Lincoln's Birthday Closings Observed

The Athens County Court house was closed Wednesday in observance of Lincoln's birth day. Feb. 21 and 22, the courthouse will be closed for Washington's birthday. City Hall offices and the Municipal Court were also closed Wednesday.

Athens County Lincoln Washington

Jefferson Hall student Pat Novotny fainted on College Street

Pat Novotny a 19 year old resident of Jefferson Hall fainted at 10 S College Street and was rushed to Hudson Health Center by the fire department emergency squad at 10 38 p m Tuesday to receive medical care.

Pat Novotny Jefferson Hall S. College i St Hudson Health Center Fire Department

Eighth Grade Parent Session Scheduled at Athens High

Parents of eighth grade students set to enter Athens High School next year will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the high school auditorium officials said in a reminder today

Athens High School

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