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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1949
Page
6
The piece surveys plastic and paper Venetian blinds, glass fibre awnings, and a 108 inch drapery fabric while offering practical home tips. It praises linoleum edge finishing and notes reader reactions to model homes, kitchens, living rooms, and the Boone style house plan with a 908 square foot garage.
Home wiring advances replace extension cords with centralized circuits. Key rooms described include entrance hall with dual switches, living room with ceiling light and concealed radio outlets, dining room with overhead light and serving-table outlets, bedrooms with wall brackets and wall outlets every three feet, kitchen central and under-counter lighting, and bathroom twice‑sided mirror lighting plus safe outlet placement.
Interior walls with wood paneling range in price from 10 cents to 5 dollars per square foot depending on the material chosen and how the panels are applied.
Gerald E. Meehan of Middletown Ohio has been appointed Executor of the Estate of Mamie Meehan also known as Mary Meehan deceased of Middletown Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be forever barred. Dated August 13 20 27 1949 Probate Judge Oscar R. Sullivan Attorney Robert T. Sullivan.
To hide footmarks on a kitchen floor apply a ground color then a lighter tint. Roll a wrapped paper into a long roll on the wet surface to create irregular patches. After drying, apply a second coat to a small section, finish with wax for durability and easy cleaning. Blueprints available via mail order from Royal News Syndicate.
It is important for each member of the household to know where the main shut-off valve of the water supply is located. This knowledge can prevent extensive damage if a pipe leak occurs.
The article reviews options for bathroom walls and floors emphasizing easy cleaning and water resistance. It compares materials by cost beauty and durability noting washable wall papers enameled finishes and waterproof options like ceramic tile glass and marble for showers and tub surrounds.
Loose or worn washers may rattle hot water lines when faucets are operated. Replacing washers stops the noise. If noise occurs when turning off a faucet, pipes lack air cushions to absorb water momentum.
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