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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1927
Page
16
National figures show steady gains in non flammable building materials purchases and a drop in annual fire loss. Six month records indicate declines in losses and a shift to non combustible roofing and structures as civic groups sponsor fire prevention week efforts.
Real estate transfer notice lists multiple properties and room configurations. It references Ames Township and names like William Spanier and Xion Oatds, noting two rooms adjoining and a kitchen area. The fragmented OCR describes furniture and fixtures including dining room components and a tray with dishes, indicating a household transfer within Ames Township.
Read this winter safety guidance urging property protection. It cites high fire losses from rubbish, careless smoking, and improper use of fuels. Emphasizes cleaning flues, storing matches safely, and avoiding dangerous practices with stoves, gas, and solvents.
Real estate transfers have increased in Our Neighborhood with multiple Albany moves and purchases. C H Townsend family moved to Pomeroy street, Mrs Radcliff sold and moved to Wilksville, Arch Johnson bought the Pomeroy property, Leonard Fish leased, M J Hamilton and family re occupied a remodeled home near Middleport, and the Hamiltons’ daughter and family will reside in the vacated house. Other listed moves include Mr and Mrs Lester Cunningham adding to their porch, A H Wandell adding a rear two story 18 by 20 addition, Mrs Mary Swearingen purchasing the Kendrew property in Syracuse, Harvey Nease’s new bungalow, John Hope remodeling at The Plains, Slayback painting his home, and repairs underway at Hockingport Methodist church.
Rardin Brothers near completion on Morris avenue plan two two story houses. Each has six rooms with bath, cedar lined wardrobes, hot air heating, built in ironing board, and a breakfast room. Foundations prepared for two similar residences on Cong avenue.
Fragmentary notes describe removing casters from chairs and preparing seeds planted in sandy soil in a pot. It mentions making a soft green mix for winter preparation and a remark about washing or dough on a big sheet, with several garbled phrases and no clear events.
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