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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1957
Page
3
The article urges bright well planned kitchen lighting to speed food prep reduce accidents and ease fatigue. It recommends downward direct lighting over sink range and counters plus a central ceiling fixture for balanced lighting and glare-free color. Fixtures should be attractive and match kitchen decor.
A compact economical duplex style design with a common front vestibule and two separate rear entries. Each unit offers living room, kitchen dinette, two bedrooms, bath, stairs to the basement, and separate rear access. Exterior features a low hip roof with wide overhangs and wide siding. 1550 sq ft, 28,675 cu ft. For details contact Small House Planning Bureau, St. Cloud, Minn.
A nationwide survey of women shows over 90 percent prefer wooden kitchen cabinets. The reasons cited include low upkeep with occasional waxing and the appeal of wood’s beauty, informality, and friendliness in spaces where they spend much time.
Before safety glass became common, more than 45 percent of automobile accident injuries were caused by cuts from broken glass, a danger noted by researchers highlighting the need for protective glazing in early auto design.
Cleveland jewelry firm completes built in merchandise display. Lee’s Barber Shop on Washington Street redecorated. Since December 3, 1956 many have converted to natural gas including Charles Smith and others.
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co purchases products from 5,000 different companies across 40 states. Full-length mirrors aid sales in women’s shoe departments. Early American glassmakers used wood fuel and moved factories as forests declined.
Americans may embark on a large home remodeling spree in 1957 as FHA Title I loans relax. The West Coast Lumbermen's Association notes over 25 million homes are 300 years old, with easier terms allowing a $3500 loan repaid over five years. Remodeling can enlarge small houses, update exteriors with cedar or hemlock siding, and transform interiors with paneled walls and built in storage units.
Designers say modern kitchens blend storage, prep and serving into a single relaxed space. They advise wood factory cabinets for warmth, restful color schemes to compliment the wood, and a dining area kept clear of traffic. Built in booths and wood peninsula breakfast bars are popular in kitchen dining zones.
A common home problem is shielding unattractive equipment from view. Use rugged economical corrugated asbestos cement sheets as fencing. They form a pleasant surface for painting though painting is not required for preservation.
Portable kitchen islands on casters offer mobility and extra storage. Made from softwoods like Douglas fir or west coast hemlock, these units can match existing cabinets and built-ins. Use them as a snack bar or bring them near the range while cooking special dishes.
Thermopane insulating glass comes in more than 90 standard sizes to fit popular window sashes. The product is described as sealing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution for posterity inside its units. Laminated safety glass consists of two glass layers with a transparent plastic interlayer bonded as a single unit.
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