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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1962
Page
9
The piece frames spring as the inevitable season for homeowners to spruce up property. It stresses improving interiors and exteriors after winter, preventing weather damage, and preserving or enhancing home value as the largest family investment.
The article from the Construction Research Bureau lists common home trouble spots and basic fixes. It covers exterior walls with mortar, loose shingles, roofing leaks, chimney cracks, plaster cracks, and flooring. It also gives advice on plumbing, heating systems, and regular maintenance to protect value and prevent damage.
Mr and Mrs Robert McKeon and daughter of Fostoria spent the weekend with Mrs McKeons father Jimmie Lawless and aunt Emma Lawless. Mr and Mrs Ernest Carpenter and Mrs Ruby Saunders visited with Mr and Mrs Paul Saunders and family.
Accent walls transform living and dining spaces by setting the room's personality. A woodgrain wall creates informal vibes, while bright color on a long wall can brighten a poorly lit dining room. In modern decor, alternating colors on the accent wall offer variation.
An early roof inspection helps detect winter damage that may go unnoticed. Look for worn asphalt shingles, cracking wood shingles, loose or popping nails, and blistered roll roofing. Check flashing around dormers and chimneys, gutters, leaders, and potential water entry points for corrosion or separation.
The Sunday School presented recipients with potted plants for mothers including a hydrangea to Carrie Swartz and a begonia to Grace Darst. During worship, Rev Card baptized Stevie and Kathy Follrod, Richard Daniel Spencer, David Martin Dorst, Wilma Jean Atherton, and Robert Bernard. Family visits and illness updates follow as relatives observe Mother's Day.
Racine residents host and visit relatives across several towns. Notable entries include Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Taf ord moving to Main and Broadway, Miss Dianne Elwood of Belle Center visiting Mrs. Margaret Houdashelt, and the gathering of family from Columbus New Brighton and Cincinnati for Mother's Day.
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