Logan brick making through periods of evolution in Logan
Hocking County brick making evolved from sun dried units to machine cut kilns with work for hundreds. Historic yards powered by horse drawn clay prep produced bricks for early Logan buildings including the James block and Wellman-Steinman, with kilns along Bowen Street and across the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Weme
Ogan
Hocking County
Logan
Kurtz Avenue
Oak Street
Gas Street
James
Main Street
Romine
Iite
Joe Bragg
Ofc
Wellman-Steinman
Preston
East Main Street
Bowen Street
Old Canal
George Lloyd
McCarty
Main
Market Streets
Corporation
Milton Gaffney
William Ponce
Wash Wyman
Hartman
Rempel Banks
Purcell
Hunter Street
Snyder Furniture
Oak Grove Cemetery
Adama Yard
Logan Clay Product Company
Horn
Hocking Valley Brick Company
Pyro-Granite Company
New Straitsville Road
New Comerstown
I Dave
King Wright
William Wright
Old Town Creek
Warner
West Main Street
Pete Ogden
Tom Kencee
Judge F. P. Martin
Glenview Heights
Industrial Outlook Mirrors Ohio Growth Sparks
Industrial activity across Ohio shows investment and expansion. Major projects include Cleveland Electric Aluminating Company transmission upgrades, Republic Steel in Youngstown planning a $10 million expansion, and new waterworks and treatment facilities. Other items note post office staffing, railroad water plants, telecommunication exchanges, and road improvements with substantial county spending and new business openings in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanital
Ftbor
Ohio
Cleveland Lheetric Aluminating Company
Bentleyville
Barnesville
Epworth Park
Youngstown
Republic Lan & Steel Company
Barnesvidie Reservoir
Rotary Club
Llans
Post Oficu
Bexley
Dultumare & Ghlo
Feast Second Street
Willowick Bark Improvement Association of Willoughby
Chagrin Falls
Falls Tavern
Fowkel Road
Bascom Quarries Company
Bascom
Hang
Lake Shore Boulevard
Lerry
East County Line
Bloomdale
Cussing& Fearn Company
Lancaster
Cildwell
City Bakery
Roseville
Monroeville
Norwalk
Fremont
Sagdusky County
Weston, Atlantic & Pacific
Anewel
Hog Creek
Ada
Kroger Company
Delphos Fes
East Ohio Gas Company
Bedford
New Carlisle
Zmn Tire & Retpair
New Quarters
Main Street
Fairfield Amusement
Ilda
Delphos
Baransy & Wolfrem J
Water line completion links city to Ray-Glo and Athens Foors
A new six inch water line extends from Mill Street to Kuriz Avenue, completing a section from MIL Street to the Ray-Glo Corporation and the Athens Fhoor ing Company. G. M. Romine, service director, confirms the project finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mil Street
Ray-Glo Corporation
Athens Fhooring Company
G. M. Romine
Kuriz Avenue
Lantern maker L C Nye cited as local sheet metal craftsman
The piece profiles L C Nye a local sheet metal man who for 29 years has crafted colonial lanterns from 160 year old styles. He describes a single lantern taking five to six hours to make with three tools and insists the work is a hobby not for heavy sale. His lanterns have shipped nationwide including to Devereaux and other distant places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Nye
Nye
Nee
Beauty of Paradise Garden Inspires Vale Street Residents
Readable excerpts describe a sunlit garden on Vale Street in Lomieroy and its impact on local life. Women Jennie and Ida Davies welcome visitors, decorate homes, and share flowers with churches and public spaces. Officials highlight traffic safety and pedestrian cooperation as essential to the garden’s charm and town improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale Sivet
Anteroak Avenue
Isand
Jennie
Ida Davies
Poe
John S
Aline Otts
Ieee
Vale Street
Lomieroy
Firth
H. N
Cretary
Ohio
Knegrote
Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Offices
Real estate transfers recorded in County Alcitoe J Clyde offices during the last week list numerous deeds and affidavits. Transfers include Thomas Be Vore to Emma Vore in subdivisions 2 and 5 and Christopher II Nila to Stanley Nida in The Plains. Warrants and warranty deeds cover multiple townships and parcels with divisions, lots, and strip details.
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County Alcitoe J. Clyde
Edmandson
Atiuexs
Emma c
Cheistopher II
Nila
Stanley Nida
Athens City
Sarah J. Ian
Panny C. Beau
Warrenty
Dacohs
Frank S&s. Roach
Ralph Pravidsen
Fannie FE Darity
Alleander Township Igrey
John H
Howard Fighey
John IT. Figley
Thomas Nixag
Joan Jr
Howard Figley
Thomas Dixon
ASES
Tannie Dean
Amosiitle Cemetery Association
Amosville
Homer Chapman
Elza
Construction of Salvation Army Home Underway on Grimm Property
The Salvation Army plans a two story home on West Union Street with a 28 by 38 foot footprint and a 25 by 23 foot auditorium. Contractors Frum and Breinig of Athens aim for September 1 completion funded by a loan and a National Salvation Army grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balvation Army
Grimm
West Union Street
Frum
Breinig
Athens
Ray Shafer
Frank 8. Roach
Une Fromm
Ecareh
National Salvation F Army
Athens County Buildin He Loan Company
Rai Tainoath
Ta Wy Roberts
Amd Carti
Vna
Sleeping porch under construction on Church Street hamden
Building work continues on the second story of the Walters building on Church Street in Hamden with a sleeping porch added. J ML Kryson and the White family are connected to the property, and renovations include brick front walls and half sliding screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Moorehead
Walters
Church Street
Hamden
J. ML Kryson
MLO. Hughes
High Street
N Mulding
Spot
Farm Fire Risks Bulletin Warns of Chimneys Stairs and Equipment
US Department of Agriculture releases a farm fire risks bulletin noting chimneys, stairways, heating and lighting equipment as top dangers. Cooperation with fire prevention groups stresses maintenance and building standards while urging farmers to inspect and repair facilities to cut losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Taxes in 1940 and the burden of government costs
A fragmented report discusses rising taxes in 1940, noting state and municipal costs, debt, and bond issues. It contrasts U S conditions with European burdens, warning how rapid tax increases could curb progress and business vitality. Also mentions a London scene of attire and a Southern Railway lost property auction with various items left in cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwe
United States
Corit
Tondon
Southern Railway
Progress of Oil Heat Technology and Public Scrutiny
A fragmented survey notes advances in oil heat automation and thermostat controls. Industry groups and the National Association emphasize cost reductions and efficiency, while public funds and cooperatives face scrutiny over rates and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thican Society of Imeers
National
Shen Association
Numa Dis
Oxtey
Cnik
Caley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Industrial Review
Athens Paint Supply
Fort and
Twentieth Streets
Detroit
Pomeroy Garden
Burgett
Anes
Canaan
Albany Corporation
Frank Wf
C. V. Strawn
the Rardin Bros. CO
Army Home
Richard Benton
Bix Raging Ami
Hichard Benton
Phin
America
Johnson’s
Outboard Motors
Demolet Bros
Dial
Ag. Ry Ae Co
Bankhead
Lowever
West Gay St
Istate
Sivwlm
Johnson
Fitelity Building Loan
Ana Savings Co
Solumibes, Otd
Renair
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