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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1963
Page
12
A home is a major American investment and a family center of life and hobby. The article notes a rise in do it yourself projects, especially decks and patios, to improve living spaces, with common choices including Western red cedar or Douglas fir for durable, low maintenance outdoor areas. Lumber sizes for decks and framing are described.
Practical home improvement guidance covers exterior integration after reroofing with asphalt shingles and new siding or paint, thorough mineral wool insulation, plus quick interior painting with tinted shellac undercoat and fast-drying finish. It also advises removing old linoleum before applying laminate, and space-saving kitchen ideas including small free standing ranges, fold back surfaces, wall ovens, or expanding into adjacent closets.
Fairfax News 8 reports a jumble of Sunday gatherings with families including Mr and Mrs Ma Marvin Peake Carroll Teske of Iowa Falls Herald Daleske Hubbard Ron Teske and Arlah Eller of Hubbard visiting. Des Moines and Tope residents joined in neighborly barbecues at Norwee Wehrman home with Gail Haceney and others noted.
New electric refrigerators and freezers offer larger storage with thinner insulation and accessible layouts. Slide out shelves, movable dividers, and tall bottle holders optimize space. Separated freezer compartments, ice makers, and easy defrost options improve food preservation.
Radcliffe residents host and visit neighbors across town with church meetings, family celebrations, and social calls. Guests include Leland Fiscus family in New Providence, the Cam mack and Liming families in Ames and Indianola, and many visitors from Des Moines Weldon to Newton. The Lenton meetings wrap up, anniversaries are marked, and local summer schedules begin with church activities and birthday gatherings.
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