Ohio Building Pace Rises in 1934 Then Slips in Q4
Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research reports 1934 total construction value at 5.44 million dollars, up 12.3 percent from 1933. Residential and nonresidential activity rose, while public works declined in the fourth quarter, dragging the industry downward from earlier expansion.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bureau of Business Research
Ohio State University
Viva B. Boothe
Bureau
Boothe
Built in Bookshelves From Attic Space
Attic spaces with awkward jogs or useless areas under eaves can hold built in shelves. Use one inch pine boards ten inches wide for sides and shelves. Space shelves from twelve to nine inches apart with bright interior paint for contrast.
Ten Foreclosure Results Across Nation Prompted by Default
A review shows ten foreclosures arose from deliberate default by homeowners who expected no action by the Corporation, while the rest stemmed from abandonment due to death or similar misfortune.
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United States
Three Athenians Attend Grunow Sales Meeting
Three men from Athens attended a February 20 sales conference in Columbus for Grunow dealers in southeastern Ohio. D. I. Gandee, Wilbur Young, and Frank Kessinger heard a factory engineer and Tracy-Wells Company reps explain 1935 Grunow refrigerator features and safety of carrene. Emphasis on safety, design, economy, dependability, and convenience. stress on single major moving part and easy servicing. Campaign highlights include "What's Inside the Pipes and Coils" and "It's Safe."
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Athens
Columbus
Grunow Dealers
Ohio
D. I. Gandee
Summers & Sons
Wilbur Young
Frank Kessinger
Tracy-Wells Company
Carrene
Gruneow
Mr. Gandee
Wainscot Color Hues in Colonial Homes Noted
Marion Nichol Rawson in Sing, Old House identifies mulberry as a popular wall color in Colonial times. She also highlights olive green, early Virginia blue, cedar, lead gray, and a marbleized effect as other discovered hues for restoration projects.
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Marion Nichol Rawson
Washable wallpaper gains popularity in homes and public spaces
Interior decorators report waterproof washable wallpaper boosting sales for baths kitchens and playrooms. The material is valued in lobbies hallways rest rooms churches social parlors and homes for long life and economy. Ensure paints and materials avoid flame and provide good ventilation during use.
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Mutual Home & Savings Ass
Majestic Theatre
Athens, Ohio
W. Thos. Edmundson
Fern ST
The
Hocking Corp. Quality Coals
Summers & Son Cline Ride
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