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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1928

Page

19

Five Homes Rising On Morris Avenue Area

Construction surges on Morris Avenue with four new residences under way and one near completion. Rardin Brothers and Bar din Brothers are building seven and five room homes with full basements hardwood floors built in features and breakfast rooms. One finished home at Morris and Shannon Avenues was sold to Pearl Day.

Morris Avenue Leslie White Rardin Brothers’ Company J. C. Rardini Bardin Brothers Company Shannon Avenue Morris D. A. Rardin May Avenue Bardin Company Pearl Day Morris and Shannan Avenues

Real Estate Deals in Athens Area This Week

County Auditor records show numerous transfers across Athens and surrounding townships. Warranties, quitclaims, and deeds involve Elmer Tom, Addison Baker, Hazel Baker, John Buch, Snows, Bean, Wills, Westfall, Walsh, Higley, Bobo, Hank, MacGinnis, Kempton, Harris, Meek, and other parties in multiple in lots and tracts within Athens Township to Canaan, Dover, Rome, Lodi, Bern, and Coolville areas.

J. Clyde Edmundson Athens Township Addison Hazel Baker Elmer Tom Charles C. Carsey Emery Carney M. E C. F. Snow John W. Buch John W Mildred Buch Athens City Lovell Virginia Bean Thomas J. Dilinger Blanche A. Wills Clarence G Wycoff Vernie M Walsie G. Westfall R. M. Patterson James A. Walsh Wade C. Love Amelia H. Higley Schott Higley Eimer Tom Leslie Eulu Bobo Frank Hank Martha A. Mamskas Charles MacGinnis Alvin D Blanche D. Cline Frank T Addie Kempton Birn Township Leona Harris Lillison W. Harris

Many Improvements Made at University

Ohio University completed numerous repainting and redecorating projects for the fall term. Dormitories were washed and cleaned, Boyal Hall interior repainted and floors varnished, Ellis Hall re-roofed, Science Hall and Ewing Hall exterior repainted, and the Women's Gymnasium upgrades added nineteen new showers and an upstairs facility for instructors.

Ohio University George Parks University Boyal Hall Ellis Hall Science Hall Ewing Hell

Tiny cushions bring comfort and chic to any room

A quirky feature describes em tucks of comfort called tiny cushions that fit the small of the back. It notes themed Attis shaped pillows and pre made quilted fabric designs, suggesting every room should have a couple for style.

Plant Roses Now With Protection From Cold

Rose gardeners should plant this fall and prepare beds early, using peat moss or buckwheat hull mulch for winter protection against thawing and freezing. In severe areas, bury plants 12 to 18 inches and plant in spring when ready. The Rose in America by J Horace McFarland is a good reference.

Romaine B Ware NEA Service Boxer America J. Horace McFarland Mr. McParland

New Dormitory Room Adds 37 Beds at Athens State Hospital

A new dormitory on the roof of the old building at Athens State Hospital will house 37 beds. Dr. John H Try reports $4,000 is spent on a 30 by 66 feet 12 foot high structure with 26 windows. Construction began two weeks ago and should be ready in about two weeks. Charlies P. Kircher, Athens, holds the contract. A separate note describes a drab dining room brightened by four flower pots painted Chinese lacquer red.

Mehetabel Thanacts Amsdell NEA Alk Min J Wen Athens State Hospital John H. Try Jerry Berry Charlies P. Kircher Athens

Repainting of Store Nearly Finished at Square Deal

The Square Deal grocery at 7 West State Street, owned by Mayor Alex M. Moore, is nearing completion of its repainting project. H M Roach, owner of the building, reports rapid progress.

Deal J Grocery West State Street Alex M. Moore H. M. Roach

Hotel work to be completed at Court Street site

Construction on the former Piggly-Wiggly storefront at Court Street progresses under manager oversight. Arthur Boyles Athens leads the project to reshape furnish and re decorate a second floor confectionery lounge with a new floor plaster walls and front entrance. A soda fountain will serve hot and cold lunches candy and confections while a dedicated staff prepares to move in within 30 days.

Ipa Marsine Mater Hotel Ari Court Street Baldime Weeks Gillette Ravenna Arthur Boyles Athens Boyles Roo Wicks l

Modernistic Sofa Pillows Feature Metal Patterns

A shopping note previews new sofa pillows for autumn. It calls for at least two modernistic covers in metal patterns or satins to complement interiors.

The Winston house promises charm and space in colorad o listing

An OCR fragment describes The Winston home with slanted ceiling appeal, 3 bedrooms plus a sewing room and sun parlor, inviting modular spaces. It notes price ranges from 6500 to 7600 dollars and hints at a standard Homes Bureau build in Washington DC area. It also mentions an old fashioned pantry and a nook for pies.

Winston Winston Square Standard Homes Bureau Colorado Washington, D. G

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National Decorator Herc Willie Morris Ave Canaan Township Frank Hawk Lunuy Bobo Dover Township James and Eliza Otis Estelle Weehley Lod Kate Wood Ethel S Leonard Williams Rome Township Board of Education Lewis Meek James Jesten A. A. Wolfe Lw. HL. Clarke Roy Township John W. Johnson Nord E. Johnson Coolville Corporation L. Morton J. W. Martin Waterloo Township C. C Herbert Kelley State Hospital Png West Gay ST the Fidelity Building and Loan Coe Sam MM. Johnson Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co Columies, A Geo. Childs Middleport C. V. Strawn Pomeroy Hiaal Ser ACCRA Demolet Bros Dia Aes Trew Waesdneton DC Athens Paint Supply West Stes Athanor Florence
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