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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1926
Page
6
Construction activity in September rose to near the peak set in 1926, with total work for the first nine months 8 percent above 1925. The rise follows a late summer surge in July and a smaller dip thereafter, as AGC statistics show record US output.
Chicago readers see a modern home concept from Loebl and Schroßman proposing a front kitchen and rear parlor to create beauty in compact houses. The designers emphasize mechanical comforts and French influence as they reshape the small home for better aesthetics and utility.
Logan clothier partners Hugh Molby Cortney and Frank Brown convert a building on West Main Street into a hatchery with a mammoth incubator. The city block offers 11 rooms surrounding a 56 by 159 foot yard and a front entry facing the street. The 47 800 egg capacity incubator, built by Loebl and Norman Schlossman, features automatic turning and a 1680 egg per turning cycle. An open house will let the public view the incubator operation, while the yard provides space for a garden and play areas.
A meandering Chicago to Manhattan item notes unprecedented building tied to Gabriel Pencett and Clell Cunning ham. Projects include a piling station a small store and a confectionery with a total value near 400 million dollars. The piece references Mrs R E Newton and a Wichita based contractor and dates around 1926 with several improvements reported in Manhattan.
The Elks lodge quarters on the third floor of the Cline building have been renovated with ivory ceilings gray walls and refinished oakwork. New blinds draperies and lighting enhance the lodge room while a suction fan improves ventilation in smoking and ante rooms. Kitchen stocked with dishes utensils linens and equipment.
County Auditor Fred Cornwell reports 576 acres transferred along with fifteen city lots in multiple corporations and subdivisions. Highlights include transactions in Athens City and Townships such as Hannas and Goldie McClain to Effe Van Dyke and Elbert A Allburg to Jiles C Brooks, among others in Alexander and Romf Townships and Hockingport in Romf and Trox Townships.
A detailed description of a sun resistant Southwest brick house featuring a dormer roof, low porch with parapet, and overhanging eaves. The living room spans the front with a brick hearth and bookcases, dining through folding doors, a modern kitchen, sleeping quarters of two bedrooms and a sleeping porch, and a full basement with laundry and storage. The design emphasizes ventilation, cooling, and potential future enhancements.
Records list transfers including M Evans to H Walden in Inlets 93 and 96, Fred Hall to W Wilcox Inlet 1123, Eugene Dowler to Icy Taylor 4.91 acres in Waterloo Township, John M Bennett et al to William J and Thena Bethel for 27.62 acres 26.52 and 86.21 acres in York Township, and Sperry and Wornstaff to Mary A Fatt in Lot 13 in Nelsonville.
E. H. Wilson started pouring concrete this afternoon for the foundation of his new building. The roof of A. C. Davils residence is being placed today while all other parts of the construction progress rapidly.
Geneva M. Bane and H. P. Twitchell of Ohio State study 68 farm kitchens in Huron county to rate convenience and efficiency. They note generations modify kitchens, many with running water, adjustable work heights, and storage within six feet of stoves.
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