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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1962
Page
11
This season inspires homeowners to spruce up property with repairs and improvements. After winter, spring presents a logical time to assess needs and increase value. The home is a major family investment subject to wear and attacks that preventive action can avert.
Practical guidance for homeowners on preventing damage and preserving property value. Topics cover exterior walls roofs chimneys plaster and floors, plus plumbing heating, with actionable steps like repointing mortar, replacing shingles, brushing dust, laying new tile, clearing clogs, and regular system checks. Emphasizes vigilance to avoid costly repairs.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKeon and daughter from Fostoria spent the weekend with Mrs. McKeon's father Jimmie Lawless and aunt Emma Lawless. Celesta Switzer returned from a California visit with son Billie Switzer. James Mickel named for baby James Jacobs's Dayton parents. Elizabeth Dennett joined James Jacobs family for Dayton visit.
Long accent walls in living or dining spaces define the room mood. A woodgrain feature yields informal tone, while bright color on a dim wall alters the room’s complexion. In modern decor, alternating colors on the accent wall add variety.
An early roof inspection helps spot winter damage before leaks wreck the structure. Look for granule loss on asphalt shingles, wood shingle cracking, nail pops, blistering on roll roofing, and flashing around dormers and chimneys. Check gutters, leaders, and vent areas for corrosion, separation, poor pitch, or clogs.
The Sunday School gave potted plants to mothers and several baptisms were performed during services. Families around Sugar Grove, Columbus, Athens, and Marietta shared Mother's Day gatherings, visits, and dinners while some relatives moved or assisted others in church and home life.
The May 1962 Racine Social Notes list numerous visits and stays. Names include Carroll Tea ford, Dianne Elwood, Bill Houdashelt, Walter Stewart, Verne Watterson, Gene Beegle, Ira Beegle, Ruth Ellis, Harold Weaver, Jim Swart, Alfred Crow, Hank Cleland, Ray Roush, Donald Mee Kay, Danny Mee Kay, Sandra Log, Kollberger, Robert Beegle, Solon Butcher, Ida Howell, Fred Goeglein, Charles Wagner, Critt Bradford, Lucille Norris, and Freeland Norris, with travel between Athens, Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Portland, Circleville and Ravenswood, plus Mother’s Day gatherings and family illnesses noted.
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