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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1970
Page
30
A readable guide explains inspecting a toilet tank before repair. It covers turning the handle, ball and float mechanism, and how water flow stops when the fill valve seals. It advises checking for leaks, adjusting or replacing the ball, and replacing the valve washer with help from hardware stores or a booklet by Andy Lang.
E Apex Lamplighter and family arrived in Athens County last November joining owners Charles Jeffers and son Michard who report adapting well. The Jeffers bought the cattle herd of Herefords at Goliver Tex and the operation now includes 2 horned calves and a high value stock addition valued around $20,000. The herd is raised on a 3500 acre tract on Fisher-Chase Road southwest of Athens.
George Lovell reports Jeffers Farms along Fisher Road south west of Athens expands by purchasing the Etling Hereford herd of 171 registered cows and herd sires including E Apex Lamplighter. The nine year old sire has limited progeny and a three year life expectancy left. sale plans shift to September 11 with some Jeffers sires offered for sale.
A reader learns a simple, safe way to check a doorbell pushbutton. Disconnect the two wires from the outside wall, test with a screwdriver across the terminals, and clean contacts if needed. If the bell rings, the button is bad. replace it. If not, the problem lies with the bell, batteries, wiring, or transformer.
Cleveland housing group offers to build low cost factory built housing units on eight Ohio sites for a federal mass construction program. Sites in Canton Cleveland Lucasville and near Toledo were turned down. Alan Gressel, VP of Housing Development Co, seeks approval to show mass production feasibility. Albert Giles, state urban affairs director, says we are interested.
End of winter plans offer spring chores for homemakers. Readers are urged to join clubs for seeds and plants, shop for outdoor fabrics, and prepare plans for garden and canning. Tips cover DIY planters on rollers, bird-friendly welcome ideas, storm-door evaluations, fuel payment options, and storage solutions for jars and pantry organization.
Wood shutters move beyond utilitarian privacy to decorative emphasis. Strong shutters block weather and, when painted or stained, refresh curb appeal. Stock options at timber dealers offer panel cuts and inserts suitable for Georgian and Colonial designs.
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