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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1929

Page

7

Property listings fall in value as county tax plan expands

Logan County officials report lower listing values this year under the new plan to value personal property at fair market price. County assessor Melvin Heft notes an uptick in filings, with many entries showing reduced worth and some property owners delaying filings to meet deadlines. Several tax districts are named for this property listing effort and notice is given for final property assessments.

Sar Perton Hocking County Duroc Jerseys Logan Melvin Heft Pyraaij Mate

Funeral for Joseph Blackburn Held in Shawnee

Funeral services for Joseph Blackburn lifelong Shawnee resident were held from the Blackburn home in Shawnee on Wednesday afternoon.

Blackburn Funeral New Joseph Blackburn Shawnee Blackburn

McCay's Tablets Promise Weight Gain and Strength

Advertisement claims McCay's Tablets help underweight men and women gain weight and feel stronger. It guarantees results after four boxes or two dollar boxes, with a money back assurance if not satisfied. Marketed by McCoy's Laboratories with Coit Liver Oil as a distributor product.

McCay McCoy's Laboratories

Carshops to be active at Logan in summer

Material stock at Hocking Valley carshops valued at 1108 dollars marks heaviest in years signaling readiness for summer operations. Stores chief Tallus Kinser reports expanded personnel and increased workloads as repairs and new car orders accelerate.

Logan Ihr Tallus Kinser Une Blacksmith 'S Lois Artdle

Beautify Park Aims to Improve Grounds for Park Patience

Park officials plan seven weeks of work to improve shrubbery beds and common areas in Logan. The Public Park Commission will clear and replant areas near the cattle cart area to reduce shade and boost lighting for future park use.

Baresso Dollere

Blacksmith Department Eyes Wheel Aid Contract Start

Announcement notes the wheels aid project by the blacksmith department and expects a start date to be determined. When work begins, first men are to be recalled and steady employment anticipated after reactivation, with a broad plan for ongoing work and future stability.

Unclear OCR Report on Multiple Local Incidents

Fragmented text reports arrests and court actions from May and March in local areas. Names include Ruth Insiglin, Noah Guess, and Josephine Indy with references to magistrates, deputies, and fines. Details are garbled. no clear single event.

Arraignment Notice Involving McMinard Case

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate McMinard arraigned or to appear regarding a charge possibly involving possession of oil or contraband. The report mentions Corning and an official, AG Pano, with references to a tabd conducted in a room.

McMinard Lenengton Corning Curt Rooma 1 AG Pano

Man fined $200 on boat charge at purchasing site

New Seatngton May 2 1 Reeduar Wilitoar Bieta ville reports a man named Robert Huston fined $200 on boat charge. The court notes Huston, previously in Proterte Court, faced a contested whisky purchase claim and related disruptions at a local venue.

Man New Seatngton Wilitoar Bietaville Robert Huston

Fragmented OCR Historical Note on Local Incidents

Fragmented text notes an event involving Histon and county officials, with unclear details about a head, a car, a police or court action, costs, and a local transfer. The readable fragments mention phrases like trapeportite, Hiinest 200, and Fluehanan, but the overall actions and entities are not clearly identifiable.

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Skirmish in Meigs County Board of Elections Fallout

A Meigs County voting dispute surfaces as Republican officials challenge a board member selection. The secretary of state is asked to certify Cash Fo Duck sMerth as a Republican member amid a contested appointment process.

Clumbus fReynotta Namin Cash

Reopening Fight Over Coal Rate Case Opposed

May 2 reports the Interstate Commerce Commission faced petitions from coal operators and the Norfolk Western Railway opposing reopening the fake cargo coal rate case. The filings argue current rates are fair and should not be altered.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Orn Coal Norefolk and Western Railway Aries Northorn Coal

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