City considers extensive rebuilding and walk repairing in Athens
Athens city Council plans extensive sidewalk rebuilding and repairs over the next weeks. Projects include Court street frontages, East State street curb grade walk, a brick retaining wall on Ullom property, and repairs on Mulberry Street and West State street near the church and Phi Kappa Tau house.
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Athens
B Moore and
Rose
Court Street
Banks
Featherston
East State Street
A W. Alom
Allom
Ullom
Tr Tom Wk
Eastgate Street
Utom
East Mulberry Street
Southbridge
Art Meighen
West State Street
Christian Church
Morr’ Avenue
Phi Kappa Tau
Essen
Real Estate Transfers Reported by County Auditor Office
Real estate transfers filed last week list multiple warranty deeds and affidavits for parcels in Athens Township Allendale Ames Lee Lodi Waterloo and Buchiel Corporation. Names include Martha J Warren Joan T Borman Willam A Ruston Elmer E Jacobs Elma D Bardin Susan O Neal Ozro E and Donzly O Neal Horace Reeder Jennie Reeder Wallace Ora Burn Elmer Poston Mary Poston Thomas Taylor Gertrude Taylor John W Taylor and C C Anderson.
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J. Shode Edmundson
Athens Township
Allen
J . Bardin
Allendale
Athens City
Martha J. Warren
Joan T Borman
Daltonhurst
Willam
Ruston
Delta Sigma House Corporation
Elmer E Jacobs
Elma D Bardin
Campbell
Susan O'Neal
Ozro
Donzly
Robert G Branney
W L
BH M Carpenter
Lee
Horace
Jennie Reeder
Wallace
Ora M Burn
Lodi
Elmer Poston
Mary G Poston
Jacksonville Corporation
Thomas Taylor
Herman Taylor
Gertrude Taylor
John W. Taylor
Waterloo Township Co
F. Steinhoff
C. C. Anderson
Buchiel Corporation
Ida A
Virginia Bowen
New Form Keys Now Make Bottle Openers
A compact report notes new form keys for bottle openers on the market. Blanks of this pattern are offered so smiths may fashion keys into any desired form from them. A dessert tip mentions notched kealth tops and watermelon cubes for a chilled treat.
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Smiths
Officials fear West Washington street slide may be unstoppable
City officials and ITV personnel doubt the proposed rebuilding of the sliding portion of West Washington street will succeed due to high costs. City Engineer John Dowler estimates 25 dollars per foot to build a retaining wall and suggests laying an iron drain pipe to carry off water blamed for the slides. Drain efforts over years have failed as earth slides continue, leaving the street from Lancaster to Pratt rough and hard to navigate. The final decision on rebuilding remains doubtful.
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ITV
West Washington Street
Old Dean Avenue
John Dowler
Lancaster Street
Pratt Street
West Athens
Officials Plan To Finish Road Jobs Together
State to fund two Lancaster street rebuilding projects to near completion this season. City county and state will share costs on the north end while detours into Athens will route traffic via Fellins Peach Ridge and Columbia avenues. A second phase repaves 2000 feet from Columbus Avenue to Carpenter Street with detours via Central and other routes if needed to finish concurrently.
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Athens Cry
Lancaster Street
Possina
Cty
Highway Department i
Courtney Hill
Athens 7
Peach Ridge
Columbia Avenue
Peach Ridge Road
Amesville Road
Dividing
Fider
Sugar
Care for Cut Flowers Says Victor H Ries
Victor H Ries extension specialist in floriculture advises proper care to keep cut flowers fresh. Cut in early morning with a sharp knife, place in water, then cool for hours to absorb moisture. Change water daily, trim stems, clean bowls, and avoid drafts. Deep vases outperform shallow bowls for longevity. For milky sap flowers like poppy dipping stems in hot water helps seal sap. Wilted stems may revive with boiling water treatment.
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Oth Crwise
Victor H. Ries
Sas
Ries
Unique House For Lot In City By BR Hunted a Bi Architects New York
Unique house design with cream colored forms and green trim captivates at a 24 5 by 40 foot lot. Features include a sunlit living room with a fireplace a long front window box a generous dining room a fully equipped kitchen and pantry on the first floor. Second floor holds three bedrooms a tied bath and linen closet. Plans and specifications HA 61 available from the building center for a nominal fee.
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BR. C. Hunteed
New York
Lorising
Peace tower of world unity proposed for Glouster
Meade proposes a 26 story peace tower in Glouster to fund a “Home of Peace” with a universal cathedral above a national fireside room. Cost estimated between 77 and 650 thousand dollars, with floors dedicated to government and culture and an endowment for upkeep. Henry P. Ley buys a Spring street residence for renovation and occupancy by August. Tomato juice suggested as breakfast substitute when oranges rise in price. xylene or naphtha noted as cleaning solvents.
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Ai Natrors
Meade
Tre
Tate
Non-Inflammable Cleaning Agent Caution
A historical note explains tetrachloride as a commonly used cleaning solvent praised for non inflammability yet it tends to leave a fabric ring if not thoroughly evaporated during dry cleaning. The piece warns about handling and evaporation to avoid residue on textiles.
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Fabrice
Andrews Property Sold at Sheriff's Sale on Republic Avenue
Thomas Williams, Sr. purchased the Ira Andrews residence on Republic Avenue at a sheriff's sale held last Saturday. The property was appraised at 22109 and sold for 1408, two-thirds of the appraised value. June 23. Staff report.
Storm sewer sale planned for Athens district July 5
The city service department will sell the Stewart street storm sewer contract in the district east of Ohio University on July 5. The university secured 33600 from the legislature for about half the work, with the city bearing 20 percent. Work includes projects on Stewart East Mulberry Poplar streets and adjacent areas, and a large sign will be placed on the Beasley Building to guide passing fliers. Ed Leighty will handle city interests at Herrold Place dump.
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Stewart Street
Ohio
University
Stewart
East Mulberry Street
Poplar Street
Bace Street
McKinley Avenue
pCay
City Service Department
West Union Street
Glenn Romine
Herrold Place
Ed Leighty
Lillie Malliron
Athens
Bensley
Union Depot
Raymond Atkins
Gauling Works
Trist
Building of Gymnasium Is Proposed by Board
Ward township board of education officials visited Seaman Ohio to gather ideas for a planned Carbon Hill gymnasium. They reportedly secured a site option near the Carbon Hill school and aim to complete construction this summer for occupancy next school year. The project depends on final plans and funding assessments.
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Carbon Hill
Clas
Ward Township Board of Education
J Wn Coleman
Seaman
Oho
Carpon Hill
Lsti
Poard
Ogan
Spe
Building costs hold stability since January
Ashington June 23 Construction costs continue to retain the stability they have possessed since the opening of this year according to statistics by the Associated General Contractors of America No change to the average costs was indicated during May A single level has been held since March with only one change since November This condition contrasts with earlier years with fluctuations in the first five months of each year since 1920 and 1921 etc The average of construction costs for the first five months of the cut-
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Ashington
Associated General Contractors of America
Holder for Stair Carpets Saves Time
A new stair carpet holder is introduced that fits tightly against the covering and can be released by a simple push back, avoiding tabs or nails. It is decorative, does not detract from stairs, and near stays in place, reducing wear and loosening. Prices and wage trends referenced suggest construction costs and rents show modest changes across periods.
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Glouster
Henry P. Ley
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Spring Street
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Andrews
East Mulberry Streets
Beasley
Wwom Morris
Henry Tord
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Geo. Childs
Ahiddleport
West Gay ST
the Fidelity
Sam M. Johnson
Fidelity Building Load and Savings Co
Herbert Kelley
Builders Directory
Athens Paint Supply
West State St
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C. D. Heck Co
Portugal
Agriculture Department
California
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