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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1961
Page
11
Winter fashion shifts from worn floors to painted surfaces. The piece notes prep work like filling cracks and choosing finishes, with sanding advised for best adhesion. It describes color trends blue and green, contrasts with painted furniture, and tips on DIY painting versus hiring a professional.
A report describes a system of sound reducing blankets installed between studs to cut noise by about 88 percent versus conventional walls. It notes a slim steel door that can be hung by one person, factory finished with enamel, and a patching compound for plaster cracks using a fabric reinforcement. It also mentions an electric marking tool to indentify and mark property for theft prevention and a door and frame acoustical package.
Brass door knockers stay bright if lacquer is applied only after cleaning and drying. Apply several coats of lacquer to preserve the finish for a long time.
Washington reports show farm real estate taxes increasing each year since 1942. The 1960 peak reached 1.284 billion dollars, with advance 1961 estimates around 1.361 billion. Farm personal taxes were about 277 million dollars, up roughly 3 percent from the previous year.
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp plans a new residential siding line with clapboard siding to start production early in 1962 for the 1962 building season. Additional products will follow in 1962 as the aluminum siding market expands.
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