Main Work at Alumni Memorial Auditorium Nearing End
Onto University finishes painting and decorating of the Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Scaffolding is being removed for an unobstructed view of stage and balcony. Seats from American Seating Company may delay opening. dedication date to be announced. Alumni visitors allowed only after formal opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Memorial
Onto University
W. W. Turner
Thomas White
New York City
Cneisins
American
Clark Willams
Alumina
Athens
Williams
Real Estate Transfers Logged in County Office Decrease Noted
Real estate transfers recorded in the office of J Clyde Edmundson show a drop for the past week. Transactions include several warranty deeds in Athens City and townships, plus a sheriff and quit claim deed, with multiple tracts and lots across Athens, Athens Township, Alexander Township, Chauncey Corporation, Trimble Township, Waterloo Township, and Nelsonville City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAL
J. Clyde Edmundson
Athens City
Otto
Josephine Zimmerman
Mary
Pearl Bolin
Elsie Phillips
Athens Township
A. A
E. J. Person
Stephen
Samantha Thomas
A.A
Errett A. Person
Charles Kingenberg
Alexander
Ira Hanning
Emma
William Pratt
Chauncey Corporation
Alice Glass
William Glass
Trimble
Samuel Williams
Dallas Christman
Waterloo
Elmer Tom
Sarah
Martin Sherman
Fresh Flowers New Confectionery Opens Next Month
Repairs for remodeling the Athens confectionery in the former Piggly Wiggly building are finished. Plastering continues as this Spanish styled store nears completion. Opening had been planned for mid next month but will slip per contractor Arthur Boyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Arthur Boyles
Grade crossing accidents drop amid rising traffic in 1927
Despite a 10 percent rise in automotive accidents and a 5 percent increase in highway vehicles, fatalities from grade crossing crashes fell by a percentage according to statistics. The report notes improved safety or signaling possibly contributing to the decline while traffic grew. The article also includes miscellaneous home tips about flower preservation and improvised items, reflecting a mixed page.
A Really Ideal Home With All the Essentials
ES ROSPECTIVE builders should consider this exceptionally complete small home with sun room sleeping porch and attached garage. It offers a large lighted living room dining room and kitchen, Moorish archways, ample closet space, three upstairs bedrooms, a bath and a practical layout built of common brick with fire resistant roof. Complete drawings for this Ohio design are available from Leatt.
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Common Brick Manufacturers’ Association
Cleveland
Ohio
Cat
Leatt
Weiher Sisters Complete East Side Colonial Home
The Misses Amy and Clara Weiher near East State Street complete a red brick Colonial style home with a black slate roof. The design features a gabled front, wrought iron balcony, four two story columns, large French windows, sun porch, and a first floor with living and dining rooms, kitchen, breakfast area, and maid’s room. Second floor holds four bedrooms with three baths, cedar closets, and iron railings. Builders include F. C. Rose and Sons brickwork, Athens Lumber Company lumber, E. M. Phillips carpenter, and De Molet Brothers heating and plumbing.
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Amy
Clara Weiher
Or East State Street
Kern Street
F. C. Rose and Sons
Lewareé
Athens Lumber Company
E. M. Phillips
de Molet
Street Light Test Prompts Bond for Street Work
East State Street tests of reflector electric street lights by Southern Ohio Electric will end soon. Council to review cost and installation intervals. bonds may replace cash for street excavation to ensure proper replacement. Affected areas include half way between Stone and Mill, Finn Street, College Street, Beck corner, and First Street.
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East State Street
Southern Ohio Electric Cam
Power Company
Cit
Ston
Mill Streets
Finn Street
Washington
Waisn
College Street
Beck
East Mulberry Street
First Street
Plastered Holes Boles and New Ready Plaster
A fragment describes a ten cent plaster product that mixes with water to ready use. It suggests serving with fruits like persimmons and peaches in decorative salads with cream and gelatine topped by mayonnaise.
Council debate pav es West State Street with asphalt
Athens City Council member Carl Beasley urged asphalt resurfacing for West State Street from Court Lancaster. The plan favors partial rebuilds with asphalt on West State Street, to cut costs and speed installation. Officials note widening the Lancaster West State corner to ease heavy traffic and improve safety.
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Athens
Carl Beasley
West State Street
Court Lancaster
North Lancaster Street
State Street
Lancaster Street
Pana Connett
Connett
Beasley
North Court Street
State
Bea
Work on Columbia Theater Nears End
The Columbia Theater completion advances under manager E. Byrne. Argentine cloth delays loom, but light work continues. a Wurlitzer pipe organ will brighten the venue. Lobby entrance leveled, rubber mats planned. old rose blue and gold decor to brighten interiors with new drapery and curtains. about 200 upholstery pieces ordered.
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Columbia Theater
E. Be, Byrne
City to Build New Surface Water Sewer on Carpenter Street
Lancaster Street drainage to be redirected via a new large diameter surface water sewer starting at W to relieve flooding. City Service Department will install the line at an estimated cost of 800 dollars, tied into the storm sewer crossing Carpenter and Congress streets feeding the Hocking River.
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Carpenter Street
Lancaster Street
City Service Department
Langledster Street
Congress Street
Fern Street
Mill Street
Hocking River
Work Begun on New One Room Schoolhouse at Smiths Chapel
Logan Oct 20 Work of constructing a four room frame school building at Smiths Chapel in Green township was commenced last week under Parley Nutter the lowest bidder for the contract. The new building replaces the old brick school condemned by the department of welfare as unsuitable. The department permits continued use of the old building until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Smith’s Chapel
Green Township
Parley Nutter
Department of Welfare
New Lancaster Street curb lights and markers planned
Contractors report rapid progress on the Lancaster Street curb lighting system and route markers. Dowler indicates signs will be placed inside sidewalks. officials plan to install standards in the street until sidewalk placement is resolved. Completion aimed for February 1920.
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Lancaster Street
John W. Dowler
State Highway Department
Dowler
Frank Lowry
Towler
Lowry
West Union Street
Messenger Building
Union Depot
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Nelsonville
Thomas Hulme
Virginia
Mavannatee
THE
TULSA
Yokes
Berore
Weiar Sisters
West Gay ST
Nnterest
Fidelity
Sam ML Johnson
Fidelity Uuiiding Loan and Sacings Co
Columbus
C. V. Strawn
Herbert Kelley
Athens Paint Supply
Fred. Landis
Paracine
DIAL
Foundation For Christian Science Home
Athena
Christian Science Church
Jewett-Henderson
G. L. Heaton
Chidken’s Cutlery
Jane
Tuddy
Crosley Showbox
Crosley
Wheaton
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