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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1930

Page

22

Athens County Courthouse Renovation Nears Completion

The Athens County Courthouse renovation, begun last August and led by the County Board of Commissioners, will finish this month. Costs estimate about 3000 dollars for cleaning materials, paints, varnish, and labor across all floors, with extensive repainting, trimming, and window work completed by a team including A. Daugherty, P. Quest, and George beams.

Athens Athens County County Board of Commissioners

Gasser Shot Near Harrison City

A damaged report describes a shooting at Sanctary Farm near Harrison City. The piece mentions Velaiti and a telephone company board, with references to local figures and a Pasadena grave, and includes a quote about playing daily to stay young and healthy.

District Building News and Local Projects Amid District Changes

Report covers multiple districts detailing development plans by Dannetess Coal Company in Sulilo, material shipments from Nelsonville, and new home moves by Marion Cowdery. Also notes repairs and renovations in Tuppers Plains, landlord updates in Enen, store expansion in Kaplees, and a fire aftermath in Middleport with demolition of old structures and new planning for a Retin Oil Company facility.

Middleport

Debt report details Athens city bonds and totals

A report on Athens debt items outlines a bended debt of uncertain security for public works and utilities, totaling about 20 774 79 dollars. It notes old bonds from 1894 renamed and held by the auditor, with Waterworks bonds maturing in five years, sewer and fire department debts also listed, and an overall city indebtedness described as substantial though not fully clear in the OCR text.

Athens Hoy

Repairs at City Hall with offices painted and rearranged

The City Hall underwent repairs with offices repainted and rearranged to improve convenience for council and visitors. Work included seating adjustments, room reassignments, and preparations for meetings, with facilities updated to serve officials and attendees.

Appropriation Cut by Council Reduces Village Funds

The Lew Lewagion Village Council voted a ten percent reduction in appropriations for the current year. The normal allotment of 97,222 dollars was cut to cover pole works and related services. The vote and exact lines of the appropriations are described in the council records.

Lew Lewagion Counsil

Castor Sulcides Brudgedout In Narative Confusion

A garbled report describes a suspect named Castor Sulcides Brudgedout facing arrest after a threat and a jail term. It mentions a girl, her mother, and a counterpoint about traffic safety influence nationwide but remains unclear in details. The piece references large cities adopting a model traffic code through a national safety count.

Vitteau Ordi

Old Ohio River Ferry Sold To Racine Man Amid Stormy Years

The aging Ohio River ferry battered by storms and floods was sold by its owner to a Racine man. The vessel had long struggled with severe weather and shifting currents, with historic crossings marked by peril and hard service. The transfer to the buyer from Racine ends a chapter of arduous navigation and frequent repairs along the river.

Local Builders Report Ongoing Home Improvements

Notes from New Lexington area project activity describe weather stripping installation at the Dew residence on Lunyside Drive and various repairs at several homes. General framing and porch work are noted at multiple properties with estimated costs and two week completion timelines, as well as a planned expansion at a church annex and an addition to a residence in New Bru.

Thia Wuck Dew G. Erskine Lunyside Drive Mies H Henry Ceilyne Berea Stephan Wiamas Newbru Athens Lumber Company Ficht Charel Rene Bieta

Ad for Awer Jenkins Eek Ad for Awer Miller Exchange

A garbled relay mentions Congressman Vironas A denkitte and a House committee review of a DIL offer tied to federal action. It notes flood control and dredging topics, with references to Monts Hye Mississipi and state efforts on eastern dredge plans, amid unclear names and places.

Vironas A.denkitte Congressional Histreet House Chatios Bi. Miller Arhens Bude Fsiliawss Kepeenen Americ Canada Pertons Moehang BOK Isetiiane Fine Ecassiitiie Eeureadtins Irl Tech Dredalns

Olmstead State Board issues licenses for hunters

The Olio state Board of Meal Estate Examine has compiled licenses to 7,308 hunters this year, about 5,000 more than last year. Secretary C. Leake notes the plan to adopt a pole licensing method and expects 7,590 more licenses by year end. Existing licenses continue to be issued mainly to brokers.

Olumbus Olio State Board of Meal Estate C. Leake Leake

Poles Relocation Plan Affects Shloof Street Work

City officials approve removal and relocation of street poles along Shloof Street near Weat fon Steveek and Athen. Work aims to widen the street and improve safety with pole shifts on the north and south sides. Permits and public notices issued in Columbus area during the current planning period.

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Greendale Brick and Minerals Firms Hold Annual Meeting

The Greendale Brick Company, Greendale Produces Geminny, and Greendale Minerals Company convened an annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year. C. O. Daniels of Logan was named president, James B. Taylor of New York vice president, and AW Johnson of Logan treasurer. The three firms are governed by the same board, with the Glendon company involved in production updates. Weather adversely affected operations, with plans to resume at the Greendale plant once conditions improve.

Greendale Brick Company Greendale Greendale Minerals Company C. O. Daniels Logan Waaren Jamcs BG. Taylor New York Mud AW. Johnson Serimiqnys Thess Uiree Aunmergis Conmipany Ds de Belli von Pally Woronspany Geeembele IG Inelivatadk Juan Stackhold

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