Planning On Fixing Up Your Home Offerings In Lighting
Lighting makers unveil new home light ideas including the polaroid lamp with diffused yet concentrated light and more indirect units from reflector lamps to built in cores. Large table lamps with varied bases and exotic designs replace small utilitarian styles. Shades trend beige fawn smoky stripes opaque dark colors with white linings and marblized papers for lamp shade linings. There is renewed use of gas or oil lamps in formal crystal heavy designs and dramatic gas lamp trends with hurricane styles.
Window screen fitting prevents paint damage and moisture entry
Window screens must be fitted before painting to avoid paint peeling. If not done, the space between screen bottom and sill allows moisture to enter during raising and lowering of the planes.
Appointing Burke Baxter Executor in Baxter Estate Case 24844
Notice reports Burke M. Baxter of West Middletown Ohio appointed Executor of the Estate of Sue Pitts Baxter late of Madison Township Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated April 4 1950. Oscar K Leiser Probate Judge Co ff Burke attorney Apr 4 15 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Pitts Baxter
Burke M. Baxter
West Middletown
Ohio
Madison Township
Butler County
Oscar KR. Leiser
Said County
FF. Burke
James EB. Taylor
Helen Lor
Middletown
James FE. Taylor
Oscar R. Leiser
W. A. Wilmer
Louise M. Long
Charles
Said
Ben M. Kitchen
Appointment of executrix in estate of James E. Taylor
Notice states Helen of Middletown Ohio is duly appointed executrix of the estate of James E. Taylor deceased of Middletown Butler County. Dated April 18 22. Oscar R. Leiser and G W. A. Wilmer are attorneys.
Dream cottage for young couples to build on a budget
A nostalgically pitched plan describes a small white wood sided home aimed at new couples, highlighting a compact living area, a kitchen open to a dining substitute, a light filled sunlit living room, two bedrooms with ample closet space, and a basement fun room. Orders for blueprints and catalogs follow with prices and a Detroit address. The piece also notes legal notices for Louise M. Long estate and a dissolution by Hancock Motors, Inc with dates in April 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock Motors, Inc
Ohio
State of
George M. Hancock
Soldering Iron Method for Window Putty Removal
A historic note describes softening window putty with a large soldering iron heated by a tinners furnace or gasoline torch. It warns that glass may crack, especially with stained glass, and recommends applying paint or shellac to the wood before new putty. Ensure the finish dries completely before reputtying.
Nursery Kitchenette Serves Two Purposes
A built in kitchenette in the nursery serves dual purposes by keeping the kitchen free from child meals and separating the child's dishes for health safeguards. If the kitchenette cannot be in the nursery, a closet or hall space may be used instead.
May Repair Loose Mortar In Home
Brick homes show permanent look but mortar loosens with age and cracks appear. Homeowners should not repair faults themselves. call a brick mason to assess damage and perform the necessary repairs.
Simple Rules To Avoid Waste In House Painting
Observing several practical steps helps homeowners minimize time, labor, and material waste when repainting. Start by detailing surface area and color, prepare woodwork with sanding or stripping as needed, clean with benzine or turpentine, fill holes, and apply priming followed by multiple coats. If a gloss finish is desired in nonwhite colors, tint both finishing coats.
Concrete Floor Dusting Prevention Methods
Dusting or flaking concrete floors causes annoyance and is corrected by a chemical treatment that hardens the concrete and binds loose particles. Commercial hardeners are sold at paint stores or mason suppliers, or a job mix can be made with three pounds of zinc sulfate in one gallon of water. Apply and spread with a broom until saturated, dry before walking. If hardener isn’t available, wax can help, with liquid wax preferred for deeper penetration.
Primary Election Proclamation in Butler County Ohio 1880
The Board of Elections of Butler County Ohio proclaims a primary election on May 2 1880 to nominate party candidates and elect committee members. It details bond issues for Milford Somerville and other school districts with tax levies, opening polls at 6 30 AM and closing at 7 30 PM Ohio time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Elections
Butler County
Ohio
Board of Education
Madison
Milford
Somerville
Board OF OF
Robert J. Briede
Fred M. Stitsinger
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Tron
Tome
Pireman Radiant Gee
Engineering Service
Columbia Ave
Appoin
Middletown Plating Company
Kear of Bordens
N. Main &T
E. W. Doughman
Miamisburg
David Beachler & CO
S. Main
Carl Burgemeir
General Contractors Dependable Building Service
Charles ST
DIAL
By Penny Hazell
Atkinson Ave
Detroit
Mich
Stak
Ayo
Jack Stallsmith
C. A. Poffenburger
Kunz Ave
Ace Co
High Street
Hamilton
N. T. Watson
Mth
One
Musburg
Steele’s Wallpaper & Paint
Central Ave
Johnston's
Crawford ST
Dohn Howe. & Paint CO
Ralston Paint Co, Inc
Marshall's
Monroe
AVES
Eareer
Building Harmony
Miami Cement Products, Inc
Seven Mile
Lennox
Sparawaig IA
Universal
Middletown Furnace CO
W. J “Bill” LaPorte
N. Verity
Lennox Ize
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