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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

3

April Building Slump Persists In Athens Permits

Building activity in Athens remained in a slump in April with 14 permits issued valued at 22 700 led by a 15 000 addition to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. No new home permits were filed last month, and total four month figures show only three new home permits so far this year. Remaining permits covered remodeling and small projects for residents and local businesses including Perry Street and Hillcrest Drive properties.

Athens Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace

Twelve OU Instructors Promoted to Assistant Professors

Ohio University announces promotions for twelve faculty members to assistant professor. Merrill Aukland returns from a five year leave and pursues a Rutgers PhD. Robert Bartels, OU coach, moves into physical education and athletics. Leighton Conklin, Archie Greer, and Willard Phelps gain new professorships in music drama and geology. Others include English Mary Cowan, English Taylor Culbert, drama and speech Archie Greer, design Donald Roberts, and biology physics James Shipman. Harold Edwardson.

Ohio University John C. Baker Merrill F. Aukland Ohio Power Co Rutgers University Bert L. Bartels Bartels Kenyon College Ohio State University Harrison Butterworth Dartmouth College Butterworth Yale University National University Dublin Ireland Leighton Conklin Conklin Northwestern Mary Letitia Cowan Columbia University Miss Cowan Leeds University England Taylor Culbert Culbert University of Michigan Archie Greer WOUT Greer University of Southern California Willard B. Phelps Ohio Academy of Science Donald Roberts Roberts Heidelberg Germany Fred Schleicher Washington and Lee University James T. Shipman National Science Foundation Harold R. Ewardson Phi Beta Kappa Swardson University of Minnesota

Real Estate Activity Drops in Athens County

Athens County real estate activity hits a low not seen since January with deeds down 25 percent from March and eight percent below April 1956. Mortgages fall about 25 percent from March and 38 percent below April 1956, marking the third lowest April total on record.

Athens County Coun Claudis Chappel

Quiet Title Granted in Hartnell v Gaston Case

In Common Pleas Court Mary L. Hartnell Newcomb obtained a quiet title order recognizing her claim to land in the county, following her suit against William T. Gaston.

Common Pleas Mary L. Hartnell Newcomb William T. Gaston

Silk chiffon dress with illusion lace bustline and under-bodice

A high lighted soft silk chiffon gown features flattering illusion lace at the bust and a shadowed under-bodice, creating an elegant silhouette. The delicate fabric and subtle detailing emphasize a refined evening look.

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