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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

12

How Far To Hold A Spray Gun For Best Finish

Guidance says hold about 12 inches from the work as a starting point but adjust for fluid type and thinning. Test on scrap stock to balance coverage with no sag or run. If spray is dry and dusty you are too far. if it runs you are too close. Keep a straight, side to side motion and start spraying from the edge nearest you on horizontal surfaces.

New Home Buyers Seek Location For Workshops

Sellers of new homes say buyers want workshop space as much as ever. Basements offer large concrete floors and noise isolation with acoustical tiles, while garages, attics, or utility rooms serve as alternatives when basements are unavailable.

Kitchen of Today Embraces Stainless Steel Glamour and Practicality

The 1961 kitchen blends glamour with practicality as the mistress handles cleaning ease and durability. Stainless steel, strong and non porous, dominates modern appliances and sinks, praised for rust resistance and easy cleaning. Hospitals favor it for hygiene, and many stainless variants exist to suit every kitchen item.

Wash New Roller Before First Use

Wash a new paint roller with warm water and soap, rinse to remove suds lint and dust, then dry completely before using with oil based paints.

Shutters and Louver Doors Serve as Room Dividers

Shutters and louver doors can become useful room dividers. Tall shutters hinged together make attractive floor to ceiling dividers that can be folded out of the way.

Sunday Visitors Populate Wolf Pen Community

The Underwoods visited the Russells. Pfc Joseph Johnson from Fort Bragg spent the weekend with the Johnson family. The Gilloglys Joy and Mrs Johnson and Mrs Grover visited the Lamberts. James Reeves visited Armsferd Perrys. Zaagers with Brenda Sue and Carol Ann joined visits to the Russells. Robert Steele also visited New Salem residents.

Pfc Joseph Johnson Fort Bragg, N. C Cecil Gillogly Stevie Athens Kenneth Grover Joy Pomeroy Everett Lambert James Reeves Armsferd Perry Carpenter James Zaager Brenda Sue Carol Ann Robert Steele New Salem Ohio Howard Russell

Relief for a Door Catching

If the door rubs at the bottom lay coarse sandpaper at the trouble point and move back and forth rapidly. This smooths the wood enough to avoid planing.

Rose Popularity Across Plant Kingdom Highlighted

The rose tops flowers for beauty and versatility in gardens. It blooms spring to frost and suits corsages, landscaping, table decor, and fragrances. With fertile soil and regular feeding roses thrive, delivering abundant cut flowers for home use.

Plant Kingdom Milady

Easier Planing Tip for Large Hardwood Surfaces

To ease planing a large hardwood surface lightly sponge the area with water before work. This raises the grain slightly and gives the plane edge a better bite.

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