Work Begins on Meigs County Schools Consolidation
Carpenters start two room consolidation buildings at Flatwoods Lebanon township and at Millersburg Bedford township with completion targeted by September 1. Phode Lumber awarded to erect a new Racine area schoolhouse with work starting Wednesday for a September 18 opening.
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Omeroy
Flatwoods
Lebanon Township
Millersburg
Bedford Township
Phode Lumber Company
Sandstruck Walls Refinished For Papering Techniques
Home owners pursue Sandstruck wall refinishing using glue size and sizing to smooth rough surfaces. Methods include brushing on glue and size, sanding, and lining with paper or lining paper. For very rough walls, whiting mixed with size produces a smooth base, then window dryers help set the finish.
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West Paper
West Coast
Forcible Hot Air Aids Fast Occupancy Of New Buildings
German engineers employ a compressor system to blow hot air into building interiors so spaces reach occupancy readiness within days after completion. Delivery pipes service all floors, and the apparatus is designed to be portable, easily erected or dismantled, and moved between jobs. The plan aims to speed up readiness for concrete houses, enabling rental within two to four days.
Theater Cooled By New System At Majestic Athens
Majestic theater in Athens installs nn air cooling system with two 2 HP motors and two 5 foot fans in rooftop penthouses. It delivers about 125000 cubic feet per minute through ceiling vents and distributes via blades, with street breeze possible at full operation. Estimated cost 4000 to 5000 dollars including carpentry for penthouses and installation.
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Majestic
Motorsand
Former river captain turns to hotel business in New Martinsville
In Our Neighborhood reports Aptain Orville Noll, once owner of the steamer Nere Swain with frequent Pomeroy calls, has left river work for hotel ventures in New Martinsville West Virginia. The deal involved about $30 000 with Judge J D Morris of New Martinsville. Athens area homes saw several changes including new porch at E F Sheridan 58 North High St and cement driveway for Lor raine Coe 15 Second St.
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E. F. Sheridan
North High Street
Lorraine Coe
Second Street
Cement Block Innovation Cuts Building Costs
A Los Angeles producer markets a hollow building block that uses more cement for greater strength. The design reduces breakage during transport and handling, allowing faster dumping from trucks and less labor from manual laying, cutting overall building costs.
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Los Angeles
Becaus
McBee Binder Co Builds Glass-Front Expansion Plant
McBee Binder company began erecting a one story steel and glass addition east of its Union station area plant. The 88 by 60 foot Truscon building will be finished in about two weeks and will support expansion of several departments.
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Union Station
Truscon
Ohio
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McBee Company
Steam powered chamber for fabric finishing described
A flat topped steam chamber attaches to a teakettle spout and uses rising steam to renovate and iron folds. The garment is drawn over the steamer with slight pressure, allowing vapor to reach all parts of the fabric and smooth it.
Picture Prints Add Charm to Lamps and Walls
Old-fashioned tinted prints from odds and magazines create charming medallions for smart lamp shades, decorative boxes, and wall adornments in a quaint craft feature.
Bronze ensemble wins bronze at frosted glass event
A Persian dinner gown of black velvet with translucent appeal earns bronze. The frosted glass items are praised for their elegant cooling look and affordability, highlighting frosted beverage glasses as a stylish value.
How to Care for Summer Hats and Clothes
Public tips advise protecting clothing in dusty months with bags, either store bought paper bags or DIY fabric bags. For straw hats, clean by dissolving oxalic acid in water and brushing the hat with the solution.
Athens City Council Sees Fireproof Chimney Ordinance Passed
The final sections of an Athens building code require chimneys to be built of brick concrete stone or hollow tile with thick walls and fire clay flue lining. They must rise at least three feet above flat roofs and one foot above peak roofs. violations carry a $25 penalty. The ordinance supersedes prior rules and takes effect upon it is allowed by law.
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Ohio
United States
Roof Extension at Hilltop Garage on North Lancaster
The Hilltop garage on North Lancaster street expands the roof to cover the driveway into the building. The extended area covers the southern half of the structure. A slight ledge will be raised about three feet below the roof with advertising signs. The building is owned by Charles Russell.
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Ohio University Major Redevelopment Nears Completion
Extensive repair work and redecorating are underway at Ohio University under George G. Parks. Lindley Hall interior painting is finished. exterior painting proceeds on East and West wings and Cutler Hall. Putnam Hall interior redecoration and library work continue. old training schools building repurposed as a music hall. Men Union area renovation begins.
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Cutler Hall
New Waste-Basket Designs Featured in Simple Baskets
Inexpensive waste baskets show multiple new ideas with cloth coverings and decorative bracelets. Proposals suggest a blick pileloth cover and a red or green accent band, aiming for a simple, smart look suitable for living rooms, gun rooms, or porches.
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