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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1957
Page
27
The House of the Week presents design HW-58 a vacation home idea that grows with space and value. Architect Herman York offers a basic bungalow plan with two alternates adding a bedroom or two and a carport. The design features an indoor outdoor motif with a terrace linked to a large leisure room and flexible later alterations.
The HW 58 study plan shown to a contractor yields estimates for a basic plan and two alternates for a vacation house. With children, choose an alternate layout. A fireplace, terrace grille, and privacy fence enhance outdoor living. A folding partition links leisure room and kitchen for flexible space.
Design HW-58 can be built on a concrete slab or over a crawl space. Adequate moisture-proofing is essential, especially near water. Homes over crawl spaces need ample ventilation between ground and first floor.
The article describes a compact vacation home showing cross ventilation and large closets in two bedrooms, a leisure room, and a 42 by 18 foot basic plan totaling 738 square feet. Alternate plans add 198 and 319 square feet with front elevation variants and optional carport or garage.
A room divider built from 1 by 10 and 1 by 12 lumber forms an attractive functional screen. It includes an indoor planter option and top light, with three uprights to fit ceiling height and shelves that slot for dowel joints to secure.
In Nashville Tennessee an 11 year old boy Ralph Lewis Williams became trapped in an abandoned cistern while playing in his yard. Vernon Hogue a 52 year old neighbor attempted to rescue him and both perished. Four other men in the rescue party were overcome by lack of oxygen and hospitalized.
Granite withstands 15 000 to 20 000 pounds per square inch, making it valuable for high strength requirements. The material's resilience supports structures and applications needing durable rock hardness.
Water in the toilet bowl prompts checks: if water level sits above the overflow tube the float is faulty and may need bending or replacement. If below the tube, leak at the valve seat requires rubber valve care or replacement. Consider newer products for a perfect seal. Be careful bending the float and replace washers with off power. Check float for water and replace if needed. Take old washer to store to ensure correct size.
The article outlines cost saving methods in home construction focusing on design simplicity and quality materials. It recommends avoiding irregular foundations, using seasoned lumber, adopting trussed rafters, eliminating unnecessary partitions, employing storage walls, overhangs to replace gutters, multi purpose components like wood roof decks, and well insulated walls. It stresses long term value over initial costs and notes lumber typically accounts for about 10 percent of total home cost.
The House passed a bill extending for one year the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act to allow sale of U S farm surpluses to friendly nations. The measure passed 344 to 7 and would authorize three to four billion dollars of government owned surpluses for disposal under the program.
Glamorize outdoor furniture at home using a paint brush or spray attachment. Choose cool days, pick compatible colors, and apply weather hardy enamel for metal and wood. Rattan can be refreshed in pink white or yellow, red and white can create streaks or polka dots without fading.
Kansas storm with high winds and hail lashed Hutchinson injuring several and killing a man whose roof was torn from a truck terminal. Police estimate widespread damage, with trees down and streets blocked. other injuries reported but not serious.
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