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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1973
Page
7
The Decatur Daily outlines a compact maintenance free vacation cottage designed by Rudolph A. Matern. It notes affordable construction during peak working years with rental income offsetting mortgage costs and eventual retirement use. The Bavarian Mediterranean styled design emphasizes low upkeep and resale value.
Werner Field advocates remodeling an upright piano rather than discarding it citing cost and enjoyment. He describes rebuilding front panels and caning, replacing toe boards, and refining the cabinet while preserving tone. Readers can consult Constantine's Illustrated Wood Catalog and Shinn Music Studios titles for guidance.
A 10-piece double-talk wall picture set features Pecos Kid ranch scenes and humorous patterns for home or cabin decor. Instructions require only wood patterns a coping saw and paint. Orders for pattern set C-2 cost $2 with 25 cents for airmail. additional designs and a booklet are also offered by Steve Ellingson at Decatur Daily Van Nuys California 91409.
L 87 contains a living room, kitchen, dining area, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor totaling 962 square feet. A large porch wraps the front and left side. The second floor adds a 248 square foot long room suitable as a library studio or third bedroom. Overall dimensions are 38 by 37 feet including the porch.
Mrs Speake 974 8256 and Mr and Mrs Lyle Kelsoe with children have returned to Okinawa where he is stationed after visiting their parents. Mr and Mrs Robert Layman of Decatur and Miss Lillian Layman of Flint visited Mrs Charles Speake. Mrs Mary Sue Stephenson of Flint visited Rev and Mrs J E Stephenson. Mrs Leonard Speake of Decatur visited Ulric Speake and relatives. Harold Bensons mother returned home near Springfield after illness.
Mrs. Lavern Standridge and Mrs. J W Densmore visited Mrs Herbert James on Thursday. Denita and Anita Lively celebrated their second birthday January 22. Sympathy extended to the Miller family in the loss of Jon Miller.
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