The Yorktown House Inspired by Historic War Plans
The Yorktown is a two story brick or tile home reflecting Cornwallis and Washington era designs. It features a grand 24 foot living area, two bedrooms, ample closets, and a basement with an attached garage. Plans meet FHA and electrical wiring standards with blueprints sold for 7.50.
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Yorktown
Lord Cornwallis
Cornwallis
George Washington
Wise
Structural Clay Products Institute
FHA
National Adequate Wiring Bureau
Oasing Plan Service
Nassau Street
New York
N. Y
Bondex Cement Paint Transforms Basements Into Popular Rooms
A 1948 trend sees basements become playrooms and social spaces as families extend living areas. Bondex Cement Paint seals damp walls, adds color, and bonds with concrete or stone surfaces. Ready to mix with water and apply by brush or spray, it turns damp spaces into usable, cheerful rooms.
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Bondex
Tiled Window Sill Ideal For Plants
A few pots of plants add color in fall and winter but can damage sills. Finishing one or two sills with ceramic tile creates an indoor garden spot. Tile is waterproof so sills stay protected when pots sweat or over-water.
Realty Transfers in High Point Township and Adjacent Areas
Realty transfers list multiple property deeds in High Point Township and nearby areas. Transfers include William F. Van Dyke to Lonnie W. Blackwelder Jr and wife. Raymond P. York to Stella York. A R Perry to Randolph Mabe and wife. Madge Frazier to Arthur C. King and wife. W J Rummage to Randolph Mabe. Edmond Covington to Martin Boger. Martin Boger to Edmond Covington. Haworth to Heber V Hutton. Heber V Hutton to Byron Haworth. and City of High Point to C B Mattocks. Properties are on Pine Street Central Boulevard Kivett Drive Sunset Drive and in H F Wright subdivision.
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High Point Township
William F. van Dyke
Lonnie W. Blackwelder, Jr
Montlieu Avenue
Raymond P. York
Stella York
Scott Parker
A. R. Perry
Randolph Mabe
Pine Street
Madge Frazier
Arthur C. King
H. F. Wright
W. J. Rummage
Edmond Covington
Proper paint mixing with galvanized pails
To ensure thorough mixing, use two galvanized steel pails. Pour paint between pails several times to reblend settled pigment from the bottom, ensuring an even mixture before application.
New Shower Bathing Developments Revealed by Bureau
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau reports advances in shower equipment including glass enclosures, doors, and panels for tubs. New prefabricated metal cabinet showers ship knockdown, with leak-proof designs and stain-proof receptors. adjustable swivel arms improve directing water and aid tub and seated use.
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Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
Bureau
Bath Color Tricks to Make Bathrooms Look Bigger
A design tip suggests limiting bathroom colors to one or two to create a more restful effect. Finishing the ceramic tile wainscot with a cap of the same color, not a contrasting shade, helps the room appear larger per a council report.
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Thle Council of America
Fireproof galvanized garbage cans urged for new homes
Health and fire authorities urge new homeowners to buy galvanized steel garbage cans with close-fitting covers to deter rats and fire. The zinc coating prevents rust, and the design helps keep refuse secure and safe in homes. A sewing tip advises pressing rayon faille skirts by easing gathers on the wrong side with a pressing cloth.
Insulating Board Sheathing Added Value To Homes
Housing experts note that insulating board sheathing boosts livability and value by strengthening framing and providing weather protection. Available in 2 by 8 to 4 by 12 foot panels, it speeds installation and improves summer cooling and winter heating efficiency.
Treating Sheer Delicate Rayons Like Other Fabrics
A guidance note explains that if no fabric label is present one should handle sheer delicate rayons with the same care as other delicate fabrics. It details gentle washing or testing methods to prevent damage.
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Arment
Jimmy Hatle
Faw Ampoe
FE MD Teo
Lone Rutley
LSO
America
Rin
Waem
Ray
Mt Tite
Motor & Armature
Pete King
Frank Green
E. Green ST
Sakrete
Beeson Hardware CO
SN Lumber Compary
Monark Shade Company
Beye
ESSO
Oulu
General Electric
U. 8. Pat
High Point Hardware Co
South Main
Eldcote Amel
Marietta
Redwine Hardware CO
Charles Wood
St Louis
McDonnell Aircraft
Army
Westinghouse
Con
Rose Furniture CO
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