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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1973

Page

12

Floor Plan Sparks Two Story Design

A New England colonial style House of the Week features Design R-9 with a 1210 square foot living area on the first level and 1144 square feet upstairs. The layout includes a formal conversation parlor, a spacious family room with a fireplace, sliding doors to a rear terrace, a large kitchen dinette, walk in pantry and a mud closet. The two car garage offers ample storage while upper floor rooms can flex to four or five bedrooms with a potential fifth in a library or TV alcove.

Hermann H. York

Daf Goes Like 60 in Britain

Daf the Netherlands' only automaker sold its 15 000th car in Britain in November doubling 1971 sales in 11 months. British importers expect a further 50 percent sales rise for their automatic belt driven models in the United Kingdom next year. Saskatchewan operates 14 provincial parks covering 2 248 square miles.

London Daf Britain United Kingdom

Henry Ford and Edison Debate Fuel for Early Car

Henry Ford built a mechanical buggy and asked Thomas Edison if gasoline would be cheapest. Edison advised gasoline, while Ford favored electricity. Ford soon appeared driving his invention.

Henry Ford Mr. Edison Henry

House Sitting: A Lucrative Summer Market for Teens

A feature highlights teen house sitting as a practical summer job. Guidance counselors connect students with homes to care for animals and plants while owners travel. Results include responsible teens with high school and college plans, and tips on safety, communication, and duties.

Wood Floor Stains Take Careful Touch

A reader asks how to remove a alcohol stain from shellac finished dining room floor and match finish. Expert advice: lightly steel wool the stain then wipe with denatured alcohol, refinish with a thinned shellac coat, and test for gloss balance.

End Table Desk Pattern Offers Built In Typewriter Space

A home pattern feature promotes an end table desk that folds to reveal a typewriter compartment and a drop leaf to become a full end table. Patterns No. 303 and No. 347 priced at 1 dollar and 50 cents plus 25 cents air mail are offered by Steve Ellingson for Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. Other patterns and a 500-project booklet are also advertised.

Steve Ellingson Decatur Daily Pattern Dept P. D van Nuys Calif

Know-How on Roof Shingle Finishing Request

To coat roof shingles every three years mix linseed oil and turpentine 50-50. Shingles installed 10 years ago. For Andy Lang booklets Paint Your House Inside and Out or Wood Finishing in the Home send 30 cents and a long stamped self addressed envelope to Know-How P O Box 477 Huntington NY 11743. Specify booklet wanted.

Andy Lang Know P.O Huntington N.Y

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