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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1964

Page

17

Water hard on textiles.

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Information Bureau says hard water neutralizes soap, forming a sticky curd that clings to clothes through drying and ironing. A modern home water softening unit eliminates the problem.

Plumbing - Heating- Cooling Information Bureau

Home Project Hints From Experts on Ceilings and Finishes

Practical tips for DIY ceiling treatments using wood paneling gypsum board and fabric. Advice covers sprayer use thinning paint outdoor spraying and supporting materials such as a bench for objects and a sponge backing for curved sanding surfaces.

Reserve Your Skilled Help In Advance

If you want paperhangers and painters this fall, contact them early to avoid last minute issues. Slipcoverers and upholsterers should be called early as well. Local handymen are worth trying first as professional help is hard to find otherwise. Inquire at neighborhood stores. paint and wallpaper dealers know trusted workers. Sewing supply shops often have lists of upholsterers.

Government learning new selling methods

FHA regional director W. P. Wilcox faced 13 repossessed houses near Carol Florida. He consulted the South Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Miami Chapter of the Florida Nurserymen and Gardeners Association. For 23000 dollars he renovated the homes with landscaping and repainting and relisted them at higher prices, covering the cost.

W. P. Wilcox Carol Miami FHA Wilcox South Florida American Institute of Architects Florida Nurserymen’s and Gardeners’ Association

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