High Prices In Style For Homes
The article notes rising home costs in early 1969 with a fifth of homes selling for 33 1 and up, and discusses the push for better heating systems. It endorses balanced hydronic heating with baseboard panels and notes warmth throughout the house. It also cites a trend toward more bathrooms, with 75 percent of new homes expected to have two baths by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
National Better Heating Cooling Council
Council
University of Tinois
Simple Wash Mix Murders Mildew
A house fix up note describes mildew removal during exterior work. It prescribes a cleaning solution of trisodium phosphate, laundry detergent, household bleach and water before repainting with a mildewcide product.
Promise Her Anything sales lures in model homes
A national builders magazine notes that modern model homes use sex appeal as a sales asset with two new lures. Soft lighting and lush furnishings are joined by romantic background music and subtle perfume sprayed before opening hours to entice buyers.
Smith's Relocated Car Wash Opens New Building
Smith's Relocated Car Wash moves into a new 200 by 80 foot one story building on South Church Street overlooking the urban renewal area. The upgraded facility adds a conveyor system and new features including a pula dancer and rocker brush while retaining a personal attention area and an automatic drive through line. Pumps for gasoline are planned and future moves include relocating the family package store to the site. Open hours are weekdays 9 to 3:30, Saturdays 8 to 3:30, Sundays 9 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Libelaz
Smith
Super Sonic Car Wach
West Street
Frank C. Smith
South Church Street
Jubilee
Pittsfield
Frank C. Smith Jr
North Street
Om, Farrell Paint Co
Smith's
Lee Dealer Opens New Car Agency Lee Dealer Opens New Car Agency
Walter Alter opens Alter Sales & Service a combined used and new car dealership in Lee on Housatonic Street. The 1800 square foot brick steel building sits on a four foot fill site with a service bay, glass brick showroom, and grass landscaped parking. The business also carries Rupp snowmobiles and serves Chrysler Plymouth cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Walter Alter
Center Street
Waller
Upper Housatonic Street
Watson
Alter
Alter Sales & Service
Rupp
Greylock Street
John Schweizer
Alter Sales& Service
Housatonic Street
Robert Steele
Williamstown
Red Cross Urges Home Fire Precautions To Save Lives
The Red Cross warns of 7500 fire deaths in 1968 with 6200 in homes and urges practical measures. It urges first aid training, clear fire escape plans, safe smoking practices, proper handling of fuels, annual heating equipment checks, proper electrical safety, good housekeeping, accessible extinguishers, and immediate care for burns with first aid guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Warren A. Sears
Berkshire County Red Cross Safety Programs
Sears
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Berkshire
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Smith’s
Pate
U.S. Commerce Department
By John Schweizer
Walt Alter i
Walt Aster
Mass
Walt Alter
LEE Lumber CO
Boas
Suisin
Klitsch Door Sales
Berkshire County
Pitts.Lenox Rd
General
Robert W. Steele, Inc
Sweatland
Pierce
Atlantic
DIAL
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Coal Bear
South
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Atu
Crane Ave
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