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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1955
Page
24
Masonite Corporation unveils a portable knock down playhouse for indoor or outdoor use. The plan builds a 8 by 6 by 7 1/2 foot unit from 2 by 4 panels and tempered prestwood forms bolted with lag screws. floor optional and porch option shown.
Cates notes Merchants directors revived the annual picnic with hot dogs baked beans and potato salad. Tickets sold freely for a crowd likely in the thousands causing concern as Corpening faced rising food costs and a break even plan. The event proceeded with crowded tables and ironical catering challenges.
Concord official Vince Fitts accepts the challenge to milk a Vermont cow at the Vermont State Dairy Festival in Rutland on June 22. He plans to milk it as he would a New Hampshire cow, undaunted by Vermont’s independent critters.
Foldaway doors divide spaces without full walls allowing larger living areas in small homes. Bamboo or metal tracks create a retractable divider that folds to under 10 percent width. It can be repainted and cleaned easily and is mildew and warp resistant.
At Yorktown Virginia Edward B Jelks found a bronze bound casket labeled British ordnance. A spark from a match released a whoosh revealing gunpowder inside. The cask dates to the Revolutionary War era tied to Lord Cornwallis surrender.
Builders report adding a second bathroom increases salability. In 1947 one in ten homes had more than one bath. by 1954 one in four did. Three bedroom two bath homes fetch 10 000 to 12 000, while two and a half baths rise to 15 000 to 18 000. The Maryland project found extra baths attract buyers. roads clogged as model homes drew crowds.
The article advises regular modernization to keep fixtures up to date and undamaged. It explains glass-hard surfaces resist ordinary wear but scratches, chips, and chemical stains from improper use or cleaners can mar sinks. Proper use and cleaning preserve shine for years.
In Detroit a five year old boy, Paul Gallo, was crushed to death when a heavy upright piano toppled in a kindergarten class during music hour. Teacher Harriet Andrews, 26, was moving the piano when it slipped. Prosecutor Gerald O'Brien ruled the teacher blameless, calling the accident the most pathetic case he has handled.
The Construction Research Bureau lists six ways to cut costs in home building. Shop for low mortgage rates and pay off loans early. Make a large initial payment to reduce monthly bites. Do some DIY work like painting and tile laying to curb labor costs. Eliminate nonessential spaces or postpone features. Reduce handwork and avoid elaborate, nonstock finishes. Rely on ingenuity of owners and contractor to find low cost solutions.
Tips emphasize hose life extension through careful handling and proper repairs. Repair leaks at ends or along the hose with fittings or liquid rubber and tape. Use a swivel connection to prevent sharp bends. Avoid kinking, dragging, or leaving hoses laid in one spot. coil and store properly. Also notes on wrapping damaged outer cords and avoiding wear at stress points.
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