Homes Show Modern Details in Morris Avenue Quarters
A local feature story describes two Morris Avenue houses under construction with underground power lines, sun porches, and large entryways. The first home includes a wardrobe in the bathroom, a den alcove, and an open breakfast nook with indirect lighting. The second house, centered on a brick chimney and two-car garage, highlights oak brick features, fine dining room trim, and a very large sun porch.
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Morris Avenue
Athens
J. C. Bardin
Bardin
Shifting to High As Israel Klein Takes the Wheel
Science editor NGRAIL KLEIN explains electrical system troubles in cars and how wear neglect and design affect the generator distributor and battery. The piece stresses maintenance, lubrication, and keeping terminals clean to prevent failures in ignition and charging systems.
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Israel Klein
Ngrail Klein
NEA
Land Transfers and Warranty Deeds in Athens County Listings
Athens County records show numerous warranty deeds and lot transfers across multiple subdivisions and townships. Property actions include parcels in Subdivisions 1 13 6 and various inlets, with owners such as H W Brooks Lucy Carsey Samuel Warren Hull Ster Jr Frank Roach David Walburn Annie Walburn Lemuel Jacobs Harry Birge and Bertha Barker among others. Affidavits and leasehold notes also appear in Nelsonville and Bittie John areas.
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Ssc
Samuel Warren
Hullster Jr
North End
Old Canal
of Africa
Wardeed
Frank S. Roach
David Walburn
Warrana
Annie Walburn
Frank Ih
Aty
Frank Th
P van Sickle
Lennie M
Birge
Mary (Sirge
Mary
Lemuel
Alberto E. Jacobs, Jr
Harry H
Amy End
Inlet
Acid Resisting Enamel For Plumbing
After years of research the plumbing industry promotes acid resisting enamel for sinks and lavatories to protect porcelain from fruit juice acids. Avoid letting citrus or other juices remain on enamel. wash away spills immediately to preserve lustre and sanitation.
Safety program extends to rural schools continues
The East Ohio Motor Club plans to extend its safety program into rural schools for the coming year. It notes 900,000 patrol units in 1,000 cities and towns and says clubs distributed safety posters and materials to promote road safety.
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Patrol Commission
East Ohio Motor Club
Neee Ee
Sen
A. A.A
Protect Your Home Against Winter Blasts
NEA service urges pre winter weather proofing with weather stripping and insulation. Vincent B. Phelan of the U S Department of Commerce says these measures save fuel and may require insulating outside walls. Storm doors and windows add cost but create a dead air space to cut heat loss and prevent drafts.
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Ashington
Vincent B. Phelan
U. S. Department of Commerce
Jim Burt Builds Oak-Floored Room on Elliott Street
Jim Burt is constructing a new room at his Elliott Street home. The planned dimensions are 14 by 22 feet and the space will be fully floored with oak.
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Jim Burt
Elliott Street
Kilpatrick Plans Four-Room Addition on Mulberry Street
John Kilpatrick files plans to add four rooms to his Mulberry Street residence, reflecting a proposed home expansion and increased living space.
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John Kilpatrick
Mulberry Street
Man Plans Basement Dig On Pleasanton Road
A resident on Pleasanton Road near Route 1 plans digging a basement under his house to install a furnace once the work is finished.
Jagers Finishes Walnut Maple Floors on North Congress
John Jagers completes a residential floor project on North Congress Street, installing walnut and maple flooring throughout the home.
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John Jagers
Congress Street
Walnut
Maple
Charles Bethel Renovates Home and Store on Washington Street
Charles Bethel of Washington Street installs new windows and ventilators at his residence while upgrading his store with new shelving and related improvements.
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Charles Bethel
Washington Street
L. C. Baker Remodeling East State Street Property
L. C. Baker is remodeling his property on East State Street near Carpenter Street. Front doors and windows will be replaced and the entire front of the building remodeled to accommodate the baking company that will occupy it soon.
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L. C. Baker
East State Street
Carpenter Street
Baking Company
Athens Messenger Adds Partition in Circulation Dept
The Athens Messenger reports a circulation department expansion with a new partition enlarging the main mailing room. A storage room was reduced in size and a doorway opened between the email room and the new addition by wall removal.
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Athens Messenger
Safety patrols cited as key to fewer student accidents
Mr Wingo says national program reduces school child accidents while adult incidents rise. He praises school and civic authorities for safety efforts and police partnerships with patrols. The policy, he argues, fosters respect for authority and justifies ongoing safety work.
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Wingo
Gas well on old Courtauld Road boosts Nelsonville lore
In Helsonville a 2,000,000 cubic foot gas well was struck on C. & O. Railroad property along the long-abandoned Courtauld Road. The road once linked Nelsonville and the Marietta highway, faded when the railroad rebuilt a bridge at Kimberly, and was finally abandoned by resolution this year.
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Ilsonville
C. & O. Railroad
East End
Helsonville
Nelsonville
Lonesome Road
Courtauld Road
Marietta
Hocking
Uhlinger & Wolf
Robbins Road
Kimberly
Carbondale
Courtauld
Athens County
Toledo
Hocking River
Varating Courtauld Road
George Courtauld
Englishtown
Longstreth
Daniel Nelson
Remembered Coal Activity on The Plains West of Athens
In the coal yard west of Athens, Harley H. Becoy, B and O yard foreman, explains daily coal handling. About 150000 pounds pass through chutes daily. workforce has fallen from five to three. Becoy rides freely within the district and recalls his rise from Jerseyville High School to section foreman in 1916.
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Athens
Harley H. S¢coy
Lecoy
Becoy
Gecoy
American Road Builders to Convene in Detroit 1932
The American Road Builders' Association will hold its 1932 convention in Detroit from January 11 to 15. The event gathers planners, engineers, and industry leaders to discuss road construction priorities and policy.
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American Road Builders’ Association
Detroit
Ators
Gasoline Frauds In Raleigh Area Cost Motorists Big Loss
Raleigh motorists lost about 20000 dollars last year from short measures of gasoline and fraudulent filling station practices. The report notes widespread underdelivery and deceptive sales at several stations around the city.
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Raleigh
N. C
Floor repairs and rug protection method
A house with poor flooring needs a layer placed on the floor before laying a rug to prevent wear over high spots. This adjustment helps distribute weight and reduce wear on the rug.
Ice Cutting in River Towns Was Big Task
In OMEROY August 15 with recollections of Pomeroy ice handling from natural river ice stored in sawdust insulated houses to the rise of manufactured ice. Peter Gloeckner led river ice harvests until Davis ice plant and Wildermuth Brewery shifted towns to buying factory ice. Modern electric freezers and home refrigerators reduce need for outdoor ice houses. Big ice plants still operate.
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Pomeroyans
Peter Gloeckner
Pomeroy
Davis
Wildermuth
Building Work in Chauncey News
Hauncey August 15 Mr and Mrs Charlies Walker Chauncey have enclosed the front porch of their Main Street home with glass windows. Ex mayor Walker. The brick building on Main Street owned by Mrs Sarah Birge is being remodeled with shelving removed and planned to house Blackford Brothers pool room and confectionery.
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Hauncey
Charlies W. Walker
Chauncey
Main Street
Walker
Sarah Birge
Blackford Brothers
Local Painter Scott Relocates to Poplar Street Store
C E Scott who has run a paint and wallpaper shop on West Columbus Street for years will move after Sept 1 to his building on Poplar Street near Call's Blacksmith Shop. Repairs are underway including a new basement cement floor a new store front and removal of partitions on the first floor.
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Nelsonville
C. E. Scott
Charles Bodkins Expands Home Across Creek
Mineral resident Charles Bodkins has upgraded his property by relocating his house across the creek and enlarging the residence to improve curb appeal and living space.
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Charles Bodkins
Road on The Garden Road Completed to Jerseyville Start
The rock foundation on The Garden Road in this district is finished. The gravel surfacing will be completed soon. The road extends from the old improvement starting at Jerseyville and runs several miles, opening a large territory to all year travel.
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Jerseyville
Water Well Drilled At Clarks Chapel School Grounds
A water well for school use has been drilled on the school grounds at Clarks Chapel. Drillers struck a satisfactory vein of water at a depth of 40 feet.
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Clarks Chapel
Luckoff Store Reopens After Interior Improvements
In Chauncey the Luckoff store, managed by Max Altman, has undergone extensive repairs and interior work. The stock was rearranged and counters and display tables were painted and varnished, with painting by T. R. Hamilton of Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Luckoff
Max Altman
Ihe
T. R. Hamilton
Tax levies on autos exceed average vehicle value says panel
A report from the National Taxation Committee of the American Automobile Association notes the average motor vehicle pays taxes exceeding its life value. Col. Sidney D. Walton cites 1930 data: purchase price 308 dollars, average life seven years, life value 205.88, projected lifetime taxes 264.04, or 128.3 percent of value. He argues tax limits and state power needed to prevent discrimination.
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Ashington
D. C
At . Wd
National Taxation Committee
American ‘Automobile Association
Col
Sidney D. Walton
Detroit
How Theyve Changed Tire Costs From 1931 To Today
A 1931 tire cost 55.80 for 3000 miles. Today a motorist can buy four tires for 12.80 that will run 15000 miles, changing the cost landscape.
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H. W. Brooks
Lucy M. Carsey
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Carpenter
B. M. Carpen
William Meckler
Nelsonville City
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W. H. Littleip
Barker
Bertha Sarker
West Gay ST
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Building and Loan Cos
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Bartlett Messenger
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Parkersburg
Chillicothe
Guysville
ROAD
Bugs
Wheaton
Athens, Ohio
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Fidence
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