South Bridge Approachs Pressed For State Aid
Athens city and county officials urge state aid to secure a new approach to the South bridge from President street. The county owned bridge carries heavy traffic and requires possible widening or rebuilding. Local officials, including Councilman Frank Lowry, press for two way or wider ramps at the city end while state highway engineers review the safety of nearby approaches.
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President Street
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Athens City
State Highway Department
Frank Lowry
Athens
South Bridge
University Repairs Underway on Ohio Campus
Summer work continues on Ohio university buildings with Boyd hall replastered and repainted, Music hall annex repaint finished, Super hall floors painted, Ellis hall roof repaired and tile replaced, new roof features added. Alumni Memorial building plastering nears completion and Terrazo floors are being ground.
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Ohio University
Boyd Hall
Music Hall
Super Hall
Ellis Hall
Ora
Alumni Memorial
Sewer Work Near Clyde Featherstone to A W Ullom Completed
The Athens service division completed the sewer along East State street from Clyde Featherstone to A W Ullom after about a week. Dirt removal created a four by 100 foot wall in front of the residences and the project, plus new sidewalks at Lancaster and West State streets and North Congress and West State streets, improve the street and property value. Completion of the sewer on Cincinnati and a note on Mother Eva death in Denver are also recorded.
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State Street
Clyde Featherstone
A. W. Ullom
Service Department of
Athens
Lancaster
West State Streets
Congress
Service Department
A Semi Bungalow of Surpassing Charm
A descriptive notice describes a square one story semi bungalow with ample porch and light filled living room. It notes economical brick construction, few attics, four upper bedrooms, and comfortable interior layout aimed at moderate family living, with emphasis on porch appeal and interior arrangement.
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Common Brick Manufacturers’ Association
Cleverarge Brick Construction Ment
City studies cost of repairing West Washington Street
Athens residents urge council to explore rebuilding or repair options for West Washington Street. Councilors inspected the street, Herrald Place garbage dump, and McKinley Avenue drainage sites to assess need and costs. John Dowler leads city project reviews including possible iron drain lines to reduce street settling and water damage.
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West Washing
Aton Street
Athens
Herrald Place
McKinley Avenue
John Dowler
Athens City
Eaglr
West Washington Street
West Union Street
Real Estate Transfers in County Auditor Records Summary
County records show real estate transfers during a two week period. Transactions include warranty deeds and affidavits across Athens, Carthage, Perry, Troy, York, and Trimble townships with buyers such as Guy J., Lizzie, Silvia H. Moler Merwin, Frank Semons, Joseph T. Moris, James Coppas, and others.
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J. Mundson
Follo Athens
Guy J
Lizzie
Frank
Lilie
Silvia H. Moler Merwin
Frank Semons
Cappock and Son Lumber Company
I. Pock
T. Band
Athens
Theodore M. i Beastey
Ethel Strode
Carthage
Argosia Barnhart
Sara
Sam Bails
Ware Boy
Grace & ort-Fol
AL da
Alice Radcliff
Frank Rosahelle
Elliott
Troy
iSamuel Beil
Coolville Corporation
Austin
Campaigner Misa Marshall Joins Ohio Senate Campaign
Campaigner Misa Constances Marshall daughter of Chief Justice Carrington T. Marshall resigns special service work in New York to return home and manage her father’s bid for the Republican nomination for senator. She sets up headquarters in Columbus.
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Misa Constances Marshall
Carrington T. Marshall
Supreme Court of Ohio
New York
Columbus
Coal Bin Construction Complete at Athens State Hospital
New coal bins with 20 car capacity were finished at the Athens State hospital. The hospital force completed the project to keep coal off streets. Dr. John Berry, superintendent, stated storage will be increased and new hollers added at the pumping station. Plans also include more dormitory space and a cottage for recuperating patients later this fall.
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Athens State Hospital
John Herry
Telephone system upgrades spark new dial service in Athens
About 1900 telephones in Athens are wired for automatic exchange as the city moves toward dial service by August 18 under C. L. Jones of the new company. Three quarters of phones will be connected via new lines while rural operators remain unchanged. Construction delays and water damage hinder building work and office relocation plans.
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Atheny
Jens Home
C. L. Jones
Generis
Opeda
Aif
Ffmula
Athens County Fairgrounds to Get Sewer Plan
County fair board and park commission study sanitary sewer lines to serve Athens fairgrounds and year round picnickers. City officials and West Union Street property owners plan to assess costs and await a city sewer connection before completion before the 1428 fair. The county board and property owners agree to share expenses as talks continue.
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Athens County Fairgrounds
City Park Commission
County Fair Board
Fair Board and Park Commission
West Union Street
West Ion Street
German Aviators Teach Glider Flying in United States
Three German aviators arrived in the United States under the American Motor Car Aviation Club to demonstrate gasless flight. They claim gliders can stay aloft for up to fourteen hours, covering large distances without engines.
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Paul Rochre
Paul Laubenithal
Peter Hesselbach
America
American Motorcae Aviation Club
New York City
United States
Alden P. Armagnac
Popular Scivice
Ma Nan Grow by For Two Ruth Dewey Groves
Continued from page one, Bertie Lou enters the living room to a murmur of admiration stifled by propriety. The crowd remembers their place while she gains courage believing her beauty justifies the attention. Lila Marsh, nearby, is noted as the town’s prettiest girl.
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Ma Nan Grow
Ruth Dewey Groves
kSrctie
Bertie Lou
Lila Marsh
Bertie Lou Marries Rod in Quiet Ceremony
In a tender scene Bertie Lou accepts marriage to Rod after lingering doubt. Lila watches as Bertie Lou processes vows while Red plans home upkeep. The narrative follows her pride, love, and fear of happiness as the couple begins life together.
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Rod
Bertie Lou
Bertie
Lila
Red
Glider Pilots Salute Crane as Flight Takes Off
A vivid scene describes pilots launching gliders with tug crews and ground hands releasing the tow, the gliders rising on air currents and circling. A training school at Rossleben Germany uses the crane salute for returning pilots. Botsch and Kegel are noted for high altitude maneuvers and a motorized glider experiment. Ray Gardner of New Orleans shows promise in the minor leagues.
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Rossillen
Germany
Speembra
Ray Gardner
Shortston
New Orleans
Lancaster Street Extension Contract Sale Details
HEC state highway department will auction the building contract for the Lancaster Street extension on Courtney Hill in Cohunias on Saturday July 28. A second contract for Lancaster Street within the corporation will follow about a week later. The state job covers 220 feet of repaving and relocation to connect with the new paving. the city section runs about 2000 feet from the Catholic cemetery to near Front Street.
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HEC State Highway Department
Lancaster Street
Courtney Hill
Cohunias
Cush
Corporation
City
Catholic Cemetery
Rointer Street
Johns
Flood control drive urged for Hocking river region
Residents in Athens and Hocking counties consider widening and straightening the Hocking river channel to speed flood waters away from crops and soils. An organization to campaign for flood prevention may form, while discussion grows on life boats for emergencies and the potential of motor gliders as future transportation.
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Hocking
Reasoner
East Athens
Athen
Steufig
Hocking River
Logan
Athens
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Joff
Mt. Wasserkuppe
Ermmit
Kegel
West Gay ST
Mmder ‘State Supervision
Fidelity
Herbert Kelley
Geo. Childs
Middleport
BERCO
Buiders
Soualify
Msdleport
Ohio
J. A. Reasoner
Bavarian Alps
Builders Directory
Athens Paint Supply
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