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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1932
Page
3
An older timer notes updated homes attract buyers and renters. Modern features like fixtures hardwood floors and sun rooms quicken sales in slow markets. A $2 000 modernization can lift a $5 000 to $7 000 property to $8 000 or $9 000, a clear 15 percent gain.
Interior finishing extends to door and window rods with hand hammered iron hardware. Each piece is unique, avoiding exact duplication for a distinctive look. Ornamental cast aluminum designs are also available. Draperies on the same rod can be drawn by hand or draw cord.
The daily vacation church school begins June 6 at 8 30 am in Westside Presbyterian Church for children ages five to fifteen. An automobile parade kicks off the first day with Bible study stories character and handwork. Certificates for perfect attendance and good work will be awarded at close of two week program ending June 17 with a commencement demonstration.
Hardwood floors modernize interiors and can be laid over existing floors room by room in days with minimal disruption. They are economical, durable, and improve with age, offering low upkeep and easy cleaning with dry sweeping and occasional soap and water washes.
Dr. Crawford preaches to the young about welfare with the sermon Religion and Leisure. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Mid week prayer 7 30 p m. Rev Clifford Lewis to preach May 23 7 30 p m and speak to clubs formed in his Athens revival.
Puzzle presents a dense list of across clues and a partial down section with many oblique spellings and misspellings. It includes references to common crossword terms like fragment of brittle substance feminine name and terrorist symbols, along with numerous garbled entries and stray letters scattered throughout.
The 50 to 60 voices of a Negro chorus perform Heaven Bound at King's Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church on Friday May 27 at eight o'clock. The church sits at Lafayette and McCartney streets and reservations are available for white attendees. The Fisk Jubilee Singers of Nashville assist from the east.
Members of the Epworth league of the West Decatur Methodist church received a banner at the union meeting in Moulton Friday night. They are receiving many congratulations on the award.
American Legion Auxiliary members plan poppy sales this Saturday observed nationwide as Poppy Day. The handmade pins are created by wounded ex service men in hospitals and proceeds go to the makers.
Dr. R. M. McGlathery will teach the Men’s Bible Class at the First Methodist church Sunday morning at 9 45 o’clock. Church officials state all members should assemble at 9 45 and visitors are welcomed.
Charles R. Rus sell, former solicitor for the federal power commission, visits Washington and triggers tense responses from the current U. S. power administration. He is credited with shaping independent board creation and is noted for challenging private power interests. New York State seeks his services despite friction over power policy.
A feature on renovating historic homes shows how simple changes can modernize interiors and exteriors. Old porches are removed for light filled rooms, windows added, and roof lines raised to create new upstairs space. Interior layouts are reconfigured with new floors plumbing and electrical outlets improving comfort and value.
The article explains two main insulation methods for older houses: rigid board and flexible materials like wool or loose-fill between wall studs. It notes dead air spaces in insulation improve sealing against cold air, reducing heat loss and lowering fuel bills.
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