Summer Is Furnace Care Time
Summer is furnace care time with detailed tips for Bluefield readers. The piece explains how moisture in unused furnaces causes acid that corrodes metal, offers cleaning steps using a vacuum, oil spray, and stiff brushes, and covers filters, blowers, fuel tanks, and water treatment for steam and hot-water systems.
Repairing a worn kitchen linoleum patch
A reader asks how to fix a small worn linoleum area without matching material. The answer explains selecting a slightly larger patch, cutting with a straightedge, taping, lifting both layers, cleaning old adhesive, applying new glue, setting the patch, and weighting it until dry to hide the repair.
Organic home gardening pays off for a frugal family
Sheila and Allan Swenson explain natural organic gardening at Windrows Farm New Jersey. A 50 by 75 foot plot yielded an $884.26 season gain including $510 from surplus produce and $300 from neighbors for berries. They cover seed costs, labor, and equipment, noting compost and budget planning cut costs while avoiding chemical sprays. Berry patches provide recurring returns and homegrown fruit supports a healthier diet and family activity.
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Jaber Saving
Reunion Panel To Meet Sunday
The Bluefield Committee for the Genoa Park Central reunion will meet at 7 pm Sunday at the Alpha House in Bluefield. Washington and Roanoke Committees join Bluefielders for an inter club gathering. Reunion targets 1953 and 1963 Park Central Genoa High School grads with a prize for the oldest attendee. reservations due by Tuesday July 10 to Post Office Box 1072, Bluefield.
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Bluefield
Genoa Park Central
Alpha House
Washington
Roanoke
Bluefielders
Park Central
Genoa High School
How To Tell One Wall From Another
Barbara A Curry explains wall types and construction to help readers choose and work with hollow walls drywall solid walls and various lumber materials. The guide covers plaster brick block and concrete walls and includes notes on drilling into brick engines sizing lumber misperceptions and quick tips for paneling plywood hardboard pegboard and renter concerns.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
How To Store Winter Clothes Safely for Summer
Proper storage prevents moth damage to suits sweaters and blankets. Clean thoroughly vacuum cracks and crevices brush and sun dry garments then treat with labeled insecticides if needed. Use moth crystals or airtight wrapping, store off the floor and keep storage sealed and clean.
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Quwnlown Bluefield
Barbara. A. Curry
Barbara A. Curry
Random House, Inc
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Pa oYariel
Thriftway
Bluefield Avenue
W. Va
Hyde Park
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Vienna
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PEAS
van Camp Pork & Beans
Baby Foods