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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1927

Page

11

New Building Planned as Hotel or Boys Dormitory

A three story brick structure will replace Falmer House on the site, to be finished September 1. It may serve as a dormitory for college boys or a hotel, with fireproof construction, first floor shops and offices, and two floors of bedrooms with baths. Owner Robert Wood has not decided which use, though favoring dormitory tenants. The project includes extensive plumbing, heating, and remodeling of the old brick portion.

Robert & Wood Farmer House Wood Frum and Branning DeMolet Brothers Athens Electric Company

Real estate transfers spread through county in the last week

County records show widespread activity with almost every corporation and township recording transfers. Notable actions include Athens city deeds transferring multiple parcels, various townships recording warranty deeds, and several sixto a score parcels changing hands among individuals and families.

J. Clyde Eaminson Athens City D.E. Carr Adam D Nanty J. McGee Clara Fred Bessie Lave Helen M. Slaughter Inlet John and Mary Shuler Helen MM. Slaughter W. A Charles Coen Athens Township Ut. & Shaw Et al Edward B. Moughlin Riverside Carl Whitmore Edwin B Mabel R. Smith Adeline Bobo Carl Cora Whitmore Bauin Ro Smith Joseph M Wood Lidia E Xpland Richland M Baughman Cec Robinson Ames Andrew J. Brown Vinton Carpenter Charles Sayers Silas Sayers Canaan Elmer Berta Halbirt Berta Halbirt Carthage Township L. R. Lester W. E. Call

State nurseries distribute vast tree stock for reforestation

During the year ending June 30 1928 more than 25 000 080 trees produced in state forest nurseries were given to farmers 13 004 606 to non farmers 14 000 000 planted on state lands At 1009 trees per acre the output could plant 52 060 acres yet the total area needing reforestation exceeds 80960 000 acres

Zoracoet

Practical Four Room Castle In Spain Style House Plan

A one story 31 foot wide house with lagstone terracing iron balconies and a wrought iron lantern. It features rough plaster walls red tile roof loggia living room dining alcove and built in storage. Insulated celplex walls and roof promise temperature comfort with optional basement and kitchen heating layout.

Spain

Houses Built in 1926 Cost Over Two Billion

The article states total building costs in 1926 exceeded two billion dollars with much spent on construction across eastern states. It notes $2171 112fus allocated to roof tenors and $5520.09 009 for traffic and home construction funding in the United States, plus a surge in concrete and masonry homes and stucco varieties manufactured or shipped for use in construction.

FOW Dodge Ress Ugur Sachs

Plan to Improve County Courthouse Faces Opposition

A proposal to extend improvements to the county courthouse nears completion but draws counterpoints from promoters who argue the project reduces future upkeep costs and preserves historic value. Opponents note past public agitation for a new courthouse was rejected two years ago.

Toveroy

Artistic Effects of Irregular Home Charm By Chef

A fragmented article notes irregular design by English sources and a culinary element, mentioning a chef and a distorted description of architecture and fashion. It references specific styles and materials like slate and mentions a home that remains constant amid changes. The piece hints at artistry and craft in construction and decoration.

Housing Crisis Deepens Amid Loan Tightening

Analysis shows tougher lending and rising costs hit renters and homeowners in several counties. Market pressures limit new housing supply while demand remains strong, intensifying affordability concerns across communities.

Progress in construction of new Logan building

Logan April 19 progress reported on the two story Elberfeld brothers block on West Main street. Excavation is finished and base course for the foundation begun after placing a brick foundation under the iron wall. Heavy braces held the wall during work and excavated material was hauled to South Logan to form a pond on the Kechelmacher estate.

South Logan Kechelmacher

County Garage Contract Awarded in Meigs County

County commissioners revert a contract for a county cab garage to EA Miller Lumber of Middleport for erecting a garage between the courthouse and the road, with Walter company listed at 718 dollars and The Pomeroy Cement Bloch company awarded another misc bid.

Ponlagy Apts County Commissoriis EA Miller Lumber Walter Company Jon Tidder Pomeroy, Cement Bloch Company

Heat Power and Death by Radio Experiments Reported

A fragment describes alleged radio based experiments led by Dr Tar regarding heat and death. It mentions demonstrations in Soy death may occur and references tungsten and bias in the transmission. The text is unclear and reads as a garbled account of the events and reactions.

Tarsey Conentochler Cibovep Cao France

Life of Fire Panted Flaeatilte Opens With Fine

Fragmentary text describes a fine of 88000 related to a society and efforts to remove old attire before applying new designs. It mentions a scarlet way and woodlands, with references to national prosperity.

Forest policy urged to protect remaining woods

Only a pennant of the original forests of the East remains and nearly half of the firs and pines in the South and West have disappeared. Citizens must engage in shaping a definite national forestry policy for the United States.

Ameria United States

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