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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1922

Page

2

Athens Building and Loan Plan Aimed at Middle Income Homebuyers

The Athens Kiwanis Club backs a community project to finance home building for medium income residents through a local building and loan association. The plan offers stock from Athens residents with monthly installments and interest, enabling savings and loans for homes within 90 days subject to state approval.

Athens Building and Loan Association Athenans Athens Kiwanis Club State Building and Loan Department Columbus Kiwanis Club Ohio Bulding and Loan Association McArthur

Plumb Hammer Ad Highlights Comfort Grip and Leverage

The copy promotes the EFT Plumb Hammer with a Comfort grip handle and easy swing. It touts a claw with extra curve for leverage, a large striking face, and a rust-resistant head. Hand-forged finish features a hand comfort handle of selected second-growth hickory.

Athens Ice & Storage to Add Plant Expansion

A. E. Whaley announces expansion at Athens Ice & Storage with a two story brick addition 110 by 50 feet to be built beside the main plant. Bart Davidson serves as contractor. Upon completion the new structure will house a fruit house and company offices while the existing offices and shipping department convert to storage with 1000 tons capacity.

Athens Ice & Storage Company A. E. Whaley Bart Davidson Tce

Bungalo Under Construction on Second Street

Jesse Orr, a carpenter, begins laying the foundation for a six room bungalow on his property on Second street after completing excavation.

Jesse Orr Second Street

Townsend Plans Move and New Home on State Street

Will Remodel A. D. Townsend moves the old frame dwelling from West State street to High street for remodeling. Early in spring he intends to erect a new residence on the West State street site.

A. D. Townsend West State Street High Street

Died at Home Near Alfred A L Swartz Rites Set

A L Swartz died at his home near Alfred on Thursday afternoon. He was born in Carthage township, survived by wife, children, three brothers, and one sister. Funeral at Alfred church at 11 a m with interment in Bentz cemetery. Other items note Mrs Plumley’s illness, visiting kin, birthday celebrations, cattle inquiry from Elizabeth West Virginia, and local housing construction.

A. L. Swartz Alfred Carthage Township John Mary Swartz Alfred Church Bentz Cemetery Bert Stout Plumley W. E. Baker Athens Baker Mabel Daugherty D. C. Grant Elizabeth W. Va Jersey Virginia W. F. Kampf A. J. Humphrey F. G. Bunion

Geddes Axe Likely Cuts British Income Tax

London reports a likely tax cut of about five dollars per hundred as Geddes committee calls for sweeping economies. The Geddes axe is slated to fall March 31, with the prime minister prioritizing reductions except for defense and education budgets.

International News Service London Eric Geddes Geddes Daily Express Ministry of Defense

Devine Plan of Ages and Mill ions Now Living Will Never Die

Leonard Tucker cites two religious works to argue Protestant belief softens the idea of endless hell. He notes these texts claim doom is not set at the general judgment but at death, a view he says reduces scriptural authority and emphasizes finite condemnation.

Frank Butts Devine Leonard Tucker

Smith Gandee Hurts Arm in Akron Factory Accident

J. Smith Gandee, former Athens police officer, working at the Firestone plant in Akron, lost his right arm above the elbow when caught in machinery. Amputation was necessary in an Akron hospital. Gandee, with deep local ties, had been employed in Athens mines after leaving the police force and moved to Akron to be near his son Dale.

J. Smith Gandee Athens Firestone Akron Smith Gandee Gandee Dale

Owner of Place Was Recognized by Police

AKRON February 18 Charles Nunn proprietor of a soft drink place spent 45 minutes in jail while trying to post bond for his wife and his bartender. A policeman recognized him as the owner and had him jailed. He was released after a neighbor posted $1000. A violin made for Henry IV in 1595 still exists.

Akron Charles Nunn Nunn

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Recess Sa Building Association For The Athens Electric Co Athens, Ohio the Hocking Power Co Nelsonville McKay-Mosure Realty Company East Washington Street East State Street McKay-Mosure Company McKay-Mosure Realty Co Builders of Good Homes Washington St Guousierr Nelsonville C. L. Heaton Nat’l Bank Chase Molet Co Sherwin-Williams Carter Sherwin-Williams Department of Decorations Bungalo C. V. Strawn N. Court St Attrac Kerr Hardware Co Coolville England Walsh Electric Co Henry IV Glouster L. D. Poston Bardin Brothers Co Bardin
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