Building Boom Boosts National Economic Activity
New York June 24. W. Straus & Co reports widespread building activity across the country and expects it to continue through the season. A fuel shortage slows some projects and skilled labor shortages raise costs as apprentices fail to fill vacancies. Prices remain stabilized with a tilt toward higher levels as contractors bid to finish on schedule. The building push also strengthens demand for basic commodities.
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New York
W. Straus & Co
Athens area real estate activity slows amid ongoing construction
Athens real estate dealers report a lull in new building starts over the past week. The Stewart school near Rome township, costing about 23000, will be completed by contractor C. L. Heaton with interior finishing. Several Athens residences near completion include Fred Moorman’s Morris Avenue home at 8000 and P. W. Helwig’s Hast State street project over 10000 dollars.
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Athens
Stewart
Rome Township
C. L. Heaton
Heaton
Fred Moorman
Morris Avenue
P. W. Helwig
Hast State Street
Prix de Rome Prevents Artist Eviction
Alfred Floegel, a struggling artist, faced eviction as unemployment loomed and landlords proved cruel. A letter with Italian postmarks announced Floegel won the Prix de Rome, securing a three year Rome academy course and an annual $1,000 stipend, resolving the conflict with his landlord.
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Floegel
Academy of Rome
Poegel
Alfred Ploegel
Ohio university forms Y M C A for summer service
Men students at Ohio university organize a Y M C A for summer service in Ewing Hall with about 100 attendees. The group aims to develop activities, cooperate with the Y W C A, hold weekly meetings, and assist with student employment. Officers outlined programs and a goal of 800 members, with a 50 cent minimum subscription.
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Ohio University
Ewing Hall
C. M. Bond
Y. M. Cabinet
Cephas Vercoe
Ramson Lonestreet
James Hawkins
Craig Bond
Department of Campus Service
Rush Elliott
Howard Buchler
George Stuart
Leroy Skidmore
Harold Addicott
Lake Geneva
Chamber of Commerce
Elliott
Y. M
Schoolhouses Should Be Efficient and Economical
Columbus June 24 Director of Education Riegel urges Ohio officials to reject impracticable and useless fixtures in new school houses and push for economy alongside efficiency in the coming year.
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Columbus
Riegel
Ohio
Rural Good Roads Push Across Ohio County Bureaus
County farm bureaus in Ohio press for improved roads by meeting with commissioners and supervisors. Geauga and Guernsey counties pledge drag and gravel work with farmer participation. Mercer County forms a Good Roads Council to collaborate with officials. The drive includes patrols on unimproved roads and a push for rural road improvements.
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Ohio
Geauga County
Guernsey County
Farm Bureau
Washington County
Mercer County
Good Roads Council
Lawrence County Farm Lureau
Voune Service Man Draws Big Fine in Court
Norris Goodman of The Plains pleaded guilty before Judge Worstell in Athens common pleas court to being the father of Margaret Cable of Athens two year old. He received a stiff sentence requiring $100 cash and 16 a month until the child is 16. Goodman, a World War veteran, planned government vocational training and has $8 a month compensation. He was given until Friday to raise the first payment and, failing that, was jailed upon request.
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Norris Goodman
The
Plains
Margaret Cable
Athens
Worstell
McKinley
Forum Letter Defends Picnic Party Peace in Wales Mills
The Messenger prints a reply from T. D. Harnish of Wales Mills Ohio to a previous public forum letter. He asserts no member of the picnic party disturbed the peace and condemns any reprimand, noting six days of labor spent without incident.
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T. D. Harnish
Wales Mills
Athens National Bank to Rise on Court and Washington
W E Schmitt of Tiffin will supervise the Cleveland Hankin Conkey firm on the wrecking and rebuild of the Court and Washington Street site. Local labor will raze the old structure and Indiana limestone with marble interior will form the new $100000 bank building, about 40 feet high and 80 by 30 feet, with a mezzanine.
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Bank
Court and
Washington Streets
Athens National Bank
W. E. Schmitt
Tiffin
Ohio
Hankin-Conkey Company
Cleveland
Indiana Limeston
Falker
Weeks of
Washington Street
Court Street
Schmitt
Verdict for Part Time Hauling Work in Athens District
George Chaney received 35 dollars from the Athens township rural school district by jury verdict in Athens County Common Pleas Court. He sought 3384 claiming a transportation contract for pupils to The Platine school, alleging violation of the contract when he was discharged after 28 days beginning November 22.
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Perry Reeves
John Perry
George Starkey
John Marshall
Edward Dupler
Frank Hubler
George Gaul
Alex Marquis
Charles H. Andrews
George Badwell
E. L. Wilson
E. B. Beard
George Chaney
Board of Education
Athens Township
Athens County Common Pleas Court
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Wheaton Hardware Co
Athens, Ohio
MYERS
Athen
Logan
Nelsonville
Armstrong
Athens Electric Co
the Hocking Power Co
Atera
Alfred Floegel
Mars
Ohio Field
Albany, O
NOP Arnt Sterton Renices
Athens National
Lily
ELF
Otro
Bill
Suaawe
San Beal
Foy
Rardin Brothers
J. H. Grayson Viper. Co
Walsh Electric Co
Ghas. Delfolet Company
Port Orford
Athens Lumber Co
Glouster
Plastergon
Bardin Brothers Company
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