Athens Through A Quarter Century Of Change And Growth
An essay contrasts Athens development from a small town to a growing city. It recalls the brick yard era on South Court Street, the old athletic field renamed Court Street, evolving shopping districts, new storefronts, modern homes, and the shift from horses and carts to autos and buses, plus changes in the post office and Union Station locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Sheppine
Court Street
Antyrs
Hen Theodore
Jaton Thomazon
Drayve
Etfort
Vfadty Faust
Union Station
Bug Terminal
Tien
Hochking Valley
Kanawha & Michigan
Dean Avenue
West Washington Street
Baltimore& Ohter Southwestern Railroad Company
Meil
City Building
City Hall
C. D
Nelsonville
Athens Messenger
Marion Wa
Nesapaym
Antyacs Id
Watling
Selzonvine
Koverau
Amd
Three Perish in Heavy Snows in the West
Denver reports three men killed as a severe snowstorm sweeps the western U S. The deceased include Howard Poor from Lamar Colorado, John Evans near Colorado Springs, and Rus Miner of Des Moines New Mexico. Rescue teams struggle amid heavy snows and drifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cale
Olzzard
United States
Colorado
Howard Poor
Lamar
Cola
Gail
John Evans
Black Forest
Colorado Springs
Rus Miner
Des Moines
N. M
Mount Tory
Pomeroy Bend Recalled By Local Humorists Of Past
Pomeroy remembers a decade back when humorists lined Court Street with S A M Moore Willam Prall Dr Dave Whaley and George McQuigg along with Ben Biers M Harvey Hocking Valley agent and Captain Sam Parsons. The piece notes how today’s generation lacks the old humor amid cars radios and rising fame.
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Hy GC. A. Harteee Messenger
Pomeroy
Court Street
S. A. M. Moore
Willam Prall
Frall
Dave Whaley
George McQuigg
Ben Biers
M. Harvey
Hocking Valley Railroad
Sam Parsons
Railroad
Tle
Logan Street Faces Era of Drastic Changes
The article chronicles broad community shifts along Deady Street over decades, noting new construction, street changes, and evolving storefronts. It mentions residents and local figures observing modernization while street life and businesses adapt to the evolving urban landscape.
Infant Frost Claims Life as Storm Rages
A severe blizzard across Trinidad, Cole, and northern New Mexico left more than 0 inches of snow and widespread damage. An infant died from exposure after an automobile accident in North Dakota while a mother sought help. Five deaths overall and heavy losses were reported as communications failed and crews worked to restore services.
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Denver
Trinidad
Cole
New Mexico
Blizgard
Dakotas
Charles Moffitt
Moffitt, M. T
Tive
Paul
Canada
Money Found For Highways in Ohio
Columbus reports that 4050 maintenance division employees who were suspended last Monday will return to work Monday. Director Robart N. Waid says the force will work four days a week to extend funds, with a $500,000 balance in the maintenance fund. He denies rumors of a $1,000,000 overspend.
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Columbus
Fogg
Ohio State Highway Department
Wha
Ates
Robart N. Waid
Warit
Waid
Ward
Principal Streets in Glouster Paved 25 Years Ago by Council
Glouster voters recall contracts awarded to pave Front Main Cross and Spring Streets to cure mud of the era. Mayor Hugh Gormley led a council that ignored protests over cost as streets were brought to pass. The piece notes earlier mine activity at Sedalia and Derthick, coal company mergers, water and power issues, and a Bowkley Hotel fire.
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Glouster
Sume
Hugh Gormley
B. W. Pickering
Frank Bryson
M. M. Bryson
John Gordon
Joe Brown
Richard Harris
J.D . Thomas
George W. Rose
Continental Coal Campas
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Derthick
Continental Coal Company
Sedailn
Oly
Majin Street
Main
North Streets
William Palmer
Debhy
Foley & Whiah
Jamen Pico
K. W. Feancken
Wiler
Uaa
Government faces bond purchase to meet year end needs
The Treasury plans to buy 4900000 worth of government bonds to cover the shortfall before the fiscal year ends and June 38. Revenue from income and other sources is expected to grow government coffers in December ahead of next June.
Monoplane crash injures pilot on non stop flight
Captain Key W Ammt of Chicago injured yesterday when his monoplane crashed while attempting to leave Anton Field for a non stop flight to Chicago. He had recently completed the first nonstop New York to Panama flight and is reported in very satisfactory condition today.
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Epamous
Balboa
Canal Zone
Key W. Ammt
Chicago
Anton Fleld
Chicao
New York
Panama
Auto Ordered Off Street In Nelsonville Chronicle Case
In Nelsonville on November 22 readers recall a chaotic shift as early motor vehicles sparked protests and a police action. The incident led to the removal of a local automobile from the street and highlighted the transition to automobile dominance in the town over 25 years.
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Auto
Nelsonville
Rate Hearing Strikes Snag In Ohio Gas Case
Dayton Power and Light faces a Public Utilities Commission order demanding proof of wholesale gas purchase prices from Ohio Fuel Gas Co. The case covers Troy Piqua South Charleston Tippecanoe City and nearby areas with tiered rate structure and potential overcharge claims against utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Dayton Power & Dirht Company
Troyart Pipi
Public Utes Commission
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Dayton
Ohio Fuel & Gas Company
Piqua
Troy
Charsleston
Tippecanoe City
Hampton
Washington
D. EL
Berforea
Daraton Company
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Yer Steel Athens
Pomeroy Bend
Nelsonville Public Square
Logan
Dualiek
Toei
NASA Tebow
Weath
Belg Short
Census Bureau
Continental
Granview
Sim
William GO. Jiekrel
John T. Brown
W. A. Crapt At
Bowkley
William Bowkley
Storcklein
Odo
Cuyahoga Falls
Quare Tirana
Albania
Vatona
Beta
P. Ruynolde
Havhus
Kelsanville
Oreatia
Iach
Henrest
Ohio
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