Luxury Colonial House of the Week Delivers Flexible Space
A brick House of the Week listing details a luxury styled ranch with a 1 980 square foot living area plus 440 square foot service wing. The design by Samuel Paul features a rear living room, front kitchen, four bedrooms possible, two baths, and a maid or guest room with private bath.
Boat named Hell With Yard Work sparks protest in Springfield
Sailors on Indian Lake earned the nickname Hell With Yard Work after a Springfield discussion. Jesse Burgert and his three sons chose the boat name following a criticism from a woman in their circle about neglecting yard chores for boat work.
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Springfield
Ohio
Jesse Burgert
Indian Lake
Hell
Architect Karplus Warns Against Vanity in Home Design
Architect Gerhard Karplus argues that choosing to be different for its own sake leads to unfitting, freakish homes. He endorses individuality shaped by guidance and practicality, noting World’s Fair buildings show sensational forms rarely suitable for living spaces. He urges using a designer to express taste with purpose and appropriate period styling.
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Gerhard Karplus
Karplus
Karplus on family home projects and perceived conflicts
Karplus notes two recurring themes in client relations. First, clients often try not just to match but to outdo the Joneses in home design. Second, there is a common belief of a hazardous relationship between architect and owner during the project.
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Karplus
Joneses
World’s Fair House Builder Named Here
Courtney Duff Construction Co. named official World’s Fair House builder for the Middlewest by Formica Corp. Duff will construct a 1800 square foot all electric home in Brittany Heights Monroe ready for opening May 15. The project includes CG&E and partners with furnishing and decorating from Troup Furniture and L & Paint.
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Courtney Duff
Formica
New York
Duff
Brittany Heights
Monroe
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Troup Furniture Co
Cg&e
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Philip Carey
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Age exemptions open college enrollment at UK system
In Lexington the AP reports that persons over 65 will soon be allowed to enroll at the University of Kentucky and its community colleges without cost, outlining a policy to ease the high cost of higher education for seniors.
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University of Kentucky
Neighbors advised to collect mail while family away
Families vacationing should arrange with a neighbor to pick up mail daily and hold it for return to avoid signaling absence. The paper boy and milkman are told to skip deliveries, but mail buildup remains a clear sign burglars watch for.
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