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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1960
Page
7
The piece notes a nationwide rise in backyard cooking with the patio barbecue as a decorative focal point. It guides site selection away from prevailing winds, grill choice to set cooking height, and firebox depth for coal or wood. It covers foundation below frost line, drainage, and stone choices like limestone and granite.
A cone shaped paper cup is snipped at the bottom to form a disposable paint funnel. The cut cup is pressed into an enlarged hole to take up slack and the screw will hold firmly.
Instructions describe reheating a warped board or cabinet door to straighten it, then immediately applying sealer to edges and sides to prevent moisture ingress. The guidance emphasizes using a heat lamp for straightening and sealing promptly after alignment.
Advice on painting outdoor furniture using exterior enamel suitable for wood and metal. Mentions soft indoor chalk loft style on fabric and cautions about paint choices affecting durability and finish.
A brief note reports a screw looseness issue tied to a small wad of steel wool. The item is described concisely with no further details on cause or fix.
When a plane is not in service retract the blade to prevent accidents. If retraction is not possible cover the protruding edge with friction tape to guard and prevent nicks. Ensure the blade remains protected during handling and storage.
The tip suggests scratching fingernails across a bar of soap before starting dirty work to create a barrier that keeps out dirt and is easy to remove afterward. The method emphasizes quick, practical use to protect nails during messy tasks.
The graphite in a lead pencil rubbed on squeezing parts allows freer action and eliminates noises by reducing friction.
Plans to reduce recreation room noise by locating the room away from quiet areas and adding acoustical tiles. Suggestions include weatherstripping doors, insulating board on thin doors, and using ceiling or wall tiles to absorb sound up to 85 percent.
Homeowners face storage shortfalls in any house and can add built-ins tailored to each room. Wood choices include pine and cedar with stains or finishes, while kitchens gain below-counter cabinets and shelves for appliances. Bedrooms use hidden drawers and storage walls, bathrooms box in under basins, and living areas fit a storage wall for media and books.
Pieces of carpet nailed to blocks of wood serve as handy dusting tools for wire screens. When screens are clean, the same blocks with carpet can be used to apply paint or varnish.
In Knoxville Tennessee Charlie Gunter told a U S Commissioner he was moonshine hunting in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to explain why he was there. The claim satisfied the official but earned a 30 day suspended sentence. Possum hunting in the park is illegal.
AP reports Mrs. Rose Marie Sabo chased her pet cockatoo onto a tree in Milwaukee. Stranded above reach, she waited as firefighters rescued both her and the bird. A separate note notes that fat in ground steak and hamburger affects shrinkage during cooking.
Raw commercial hamburger and fine.
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