First Methodist Renovates Interior Sound System Leads Renovation
The First Methodist Church on Fenn Street undertakes a 40 000 project as part of a 135 000 building program. Architect John Fisher and building chair Richard Clement oversee upgrades including a new sound system by Bolt Beranek Neewman, altar area expansion, redecoration, flooring changes, and enhanced lighting to improve acoustics and reverberation.
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First Methodist Church
John Fisher
Richard Clement
Fenn Street
Fisher
Gothic Crafts of
Northboro
Cambridge
First Methodist
Mr. Fisher
Librizzi
Arthur W. Newcomb
Clement
Condensation Eliminated By Mix Valve
A home plumbing note explains sweating in a flush tank due to cooler water from the cold supply meeting warm room air. Installing a mixing valve adds hot water to the tank, reducing condensation. The piece also mentions church acoustics upgrades and a quote on modern treasures, ending with statistics on Americans lacking bathtubs or water closet facilities.
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Plumbing
Plumbing Fixture Manufacturers Association
Moving Day Facts From a 1965 Guide for Families
Moving Day reminders outline practical steps for 10 million families. Burnham advises preparing advance meals, packing a trip kit, and scheduling maid or mover assistance. Readers should clean, secure homes, confirm services, and leave keys with a trusted neighbor or agent.
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Otis B. Burnham
Burnham
Make the Most Out of Small Backyard Area
Urban builders deliver more in city limits with small lots. Outdoor living expert James Englund says you can enjoy privacy and relaxation with a compact patio, decorative fencing, and minimal lawn care. Enclose patios for year round use and replace window panels with screens in spring.
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James Englund
Government Seeks Liberal Moving Payments Proposal
The administration pushes legislation to expand moving allowances for federal employees within the United States. It would raise moving expense subsidies, reimburse losses on unexpired leases, and cover brokerage fees for home sales up to local customary limits. Overseas transfers remain ineligible.
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Washington
United States
Press the Button You're Painting Just Press and Go
Follow simple tips from the National Paint Varnish Lacquer Association to achieve professional spray painting results. Prepare a clean surface, position horizontally, and practice on scrap material to learn even motion. Shake the can well, hold 10 to 12 inches from the surface, and use short dusting strokes.
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National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association
Seal the Cracks Around Bathtub
Older homes show bathtubs pulling away from walls leading to water seepage. Grouting material, available powder or paste, expands as it dries to form a watertight seal and prevents leaks into the ceiling below. An amateur can apply the material for a professional result.
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Lee Goerlach
Bolt, Beranek & Neewman
C. M. Goodrich & Son, Inc
Merrill Road
Pittsfield
William L. Phair & Sons, Inc
Pittsfield, Mass
North St
Tel
Allan A He
C. M. Farrell & Son, Inc
Summer St
Haddad’s
the Rug & Carpet Center
The
Berkshires
Park Sq
Heritage
Andersen
Arlington
TL A Homes
Bulker
Franklyn Withers
EUS
Aise
Baets
Sala Eee
Knapp Oil Corp
Knapp
Housatonic Street
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