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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1955
Page
7
A Better Homes & Gardens piece notes three hundred gallons weekly to water a typical 20 by 24 foot garden. It reviews tools including hoses, watering cans, soakers, water breakers, and soil needles, plus trench irrigation and adjustable sprinklers for efficient, waste free watering.
The Hayward Begonia and Shade Plant Show set for August 26 and 27 at Veterans' Memorial building was cancelled after the Alameda County Board of Supervisors denied funds. Robert Oliver, show chairman, said the board of directors canceled the tenth annual flower show, previously backed by eight years of supervisor support, due to declining attendance and treasury concerns.
Mid summer sowing is advised to grow pansies and violas as biennials. Prepare a soil mix of sharp sand peat moss and top soil, cover with sphagnum moss, keep moist, and winter in a cold frame or sheltered flat. Transplant in spring to shade, with careful pruning and occasional feeding for abundant flowers.
A pre war residence once resembling a pagoda was redesigned into a stately Colonial with white clapboard siding and a dark roof. The project converted the one family dwelling into a duplex with two separate entrances, new upstair kitchen and baths, expanded windows, improved lighting, a rebuilt basement, and a modern heating system, all while preserving a period feel.
The article explains a simple test to gauge window insulation by touching wood frames on hot days. It argues three inches of mineral wool in walls and four inches in ceilings, plus wood windows, help limit heat transfer. It notes pine window frames insulate poorly, and total window wood area across a house adds up, affecting comfort.
A compact 1955 page seven item from The Daily Review dated August 13 reports local news briefs, community notices, and brief sports or events, preserving period tone and terse reporting for archival reference.
Iris Society members in Sydney on Thursday Aug 18 hear three iris authorities at the Sanborn Park clubhouse Oakland 8 p.m. Carl Salbach Berkeley Larry Gaulter San Leandro and Maynard Knopf Campbell discuss Tris Seed Culture and Care with seed germination and hybridizing tips plus a round-table on iris culture.
Flexible kitchens rely on one-wall steel built ins to maximize space in small homes. The system uses durable heat resistant steel cabinets to house trend-setting appliances in continuous lines. Wall ovens dishwashers sinks and compact refrigerators fit above below or beside cabinets, offering abundant storage and easy cleaning.
Six practical methods from the Construction Research Bureau to cut new home costs. Shop for the lowest mortgage rate, pay off faster to save interest, make a big initial payment, and consider self help with painting flooring. Eliminate unnecessary spaces, postpone nonessential rooms, and cut costly finishes while leveraging contractor expertise for savings.
William Kerwin reports Eisenhower aides consider a bill drafted by the Housing and Home Finance agency to grant the President authority to adjust GI loan and FHA credit terms during inflation or deflation. The standby power would let changes cover down payments repayment periods and maximum loan amounts, with no flexible interest rate provision. Industry leaders warn Congress will resist reinstating controls amid business opposition.
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