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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1969

Page

23

Building Lumber Grades and Stamp Guidance for Homes

Building codes require specific lumber grades for floor joists roof trusses load bearing walls and partitions. Markings show quality and accreditations by grading agencies with stamps identifying grade species stress and kiln drying. Currant Cake tip suggests soaking currants in hot water before adding to batter.

Retirement Experiment: Plan for a New Life Chapter

Vivian Brown outlines a retire ment experiment for households facing downsizing or relocation. Readers with long community ties or grown children are offered steps to test living elsewhere, assess rental options, and budget costs. The guide covers timing, housing, furniture, and staging to ease the move.

Vivian Brown Tennant

When Water Lines Rupture Wives Should Know Valve Locations

A husband’s quick fix advice when a pipe leaks is useless if the wife does not know valve locations. The piece explains locating main and fixture shut offs, assigning responsibility to the husband, and offers a simple plan to prevent flood damage with practical steps and a booklet offer.

Andy Lang P. O Huntington N. Y

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