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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1948
Page
19
At the 1948 Home Comfort Exposition in Philadelphia, colored bathroom fixtures showcased from suntan to gray, offered for homes of all sizes. The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau advised starting with pastel fixtures, balancing walls and floors, then choosing towels and trim to harmonize.
Installing cabinet clad convector radiators opens many decorating options. The smooth radiator surfaces can be painted to contrast with walls or to match adjoining walls exactly, creating distinct interior effects.
A historical note states that during the mid 1800s the passenger pigeon outnumbered every other bird on the continent. It also mentions that an average tree consumes three to five barrels of water daily during the growing season.
The Bancroft aims for a compact efficient design with three bedrooms on one level. It offers about 19,000 cubic feet, 200 square feet of floor area with basement, and meets FHA and wiring standards. Blueprints and specifications are $7.50 per set from Housing Plan Service, 140 Nassau Street, New York.
Homemakers can maintain gleaming hardwood floors with minimal effort. Daily brushing with an untreated dust mop removes dust that dulls shine, while a cleaning and waxing every three to four months preserves luster and adds a protective film. If floors wear heavily, clean between waxings with a wax-base product designed for hardwoods.
Realty transfers list numerous parcels in High Point including Park Street Tate Street East Green Street and Thomasville Road. Transactions show transfers from City of High Point Wachovia Bank and Trust and Hayworth properties to individuals and couples and include parcels on Reed Street Washington Terrace Snow Park and Hayworth property.
A new radiant baseboard heating unit eliminates wall and drape smudging. Tests at the University of Illinois show curtains stay clean, as direct radiation heats objects and walls, with less air movement. The system circulates hot water through hollow baseboards, warming floors and nearby walls for a comfortable effect.
New convector radiators fit with almost any hot water or steam heating system. Homeowners upgrading or building new homes can enjoy the advantages of modern heating with these adaptable units.
Rising fuel prices and seasonal demand urge summer overhauls of heating systems. Owners should have inspections by qualified contractors to catch needed repairs or replacements early in the year to avoid cold weather delays and ensure better service.
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