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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1955
Page
10
A 70 year old woman shares a step by step guide for hanging wallpaper. She emphasizes preparation ration precise measurement center line method paste handling and careful trimming while noting plaster and textured walls need care or professional help.
Realty transfers show Floy Ip and wife to M F Fulp and wife two Lake Triangle Park lots E H Lanning and wife to M G Hipps and wife Spring Dale Developing Sens Jamestown mski Alice Taylor Peele to Billy Lovett and wife Rivett Dr lot. A University of Michigan study finds fewer children of unskilled laborers attend college than children of professionals, but graduation rates among entrants are similar.
Squeaky floors in basements or above unfinished spaces should be addressed from underneath by supporting joists with wedges or 2x4s and by driving nails at angles to form a V. If unseen, drive nails through the floor into the joist and fill holes. use a nailset and wood filler. Avoid overdriving bent nails and consider new screw nails for better holding power. Only attempt floor fixes when knowledgeable to avoid joist replacements.
In San Antonio Texas an architect reports success disguising window air conditioners with hardwood plywood to create attractive built in furniture. A liv room unit hides in a modern desk while bedroom units become a desk or headboard. Mahogany paneling matches plywood to blend units with interiors.
A reader asks about removing whitewash from stone and wood. W F B replies that hot water is effective and safe, using a brush or sponge to scrub off the whitewash and avoid leaving powdery residue before finishing.
The article highlights hardboard bendability and affordability, outlining cold dry and moist bends for radii as small as ten inches and two inches with heat. It details moistening methods, timing, and safety tips for home crafters using forms, heat, and protective coverings.
Assemblyman William F. Marsh of North Hollywood has withdrawn his bill to forbid outside agencies from using the word bureau. He cited input from the California Farm Bureau Federation and the Sacramento Better Business Bureau in deciding not to pursue the measure.
ATLANTA educators endorsed racial segregation in public schools by approving a resolution for equal but separate schools. A spokesman said the stance answered questions about teachers loyalty to Southern traditions regarding segregation.
Davis, who represented South Carolina in the school segregation case before the Supreme Court, ran for president in 1924 against Calvin Coolidge. Hospital officials refused to disclose his illness, reporting a serious condition.
Prefinished hardwood floors come factory sanded and waxed ready to install the same day. They offer a baked-in seal to resist scratches and chipping, weatherless performance, and cheaper final costs than on-site sanding and finishing. Anyone who can drive a nail can lay a prefinished floor, avoiding time, dust, and waste.
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau notes modern baths blend safety with beauty. New bathtubs are low and wide to minimize slips, while chromium plated grab bars and towel accessories improve security in showers or recessed tubs.
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