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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1949
Page
6
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Penny Hazell describes an economical postwar small house built for a World War II widow and her two sons. The design features a fieldstone fireplace, large picture window, compact bedrooms, built in storage, a feminine master area, and a unfinished upstairs potential. Readers can mail for full blueprints and design portfolios from Royal News Syndicate.
A public message urges families to support a worry clinic and to send children to Sunday school. It praises teachers who volunteer their time to instill unselfishness and the Golden Rule during wintry Sabbath mornings.
A reader is advised to contact Dr Crane through the newspaper, enclosing a long three cent stamped addressed envelope and a dime to cover typing and printing costs when requesting one of his psychological charts.
President Juan D. Perons supporters steered the British Argentine trade treaty through the chamber of deputies after a marathon 44 hour 20 minute debate. The vote was 96 to 28, with opponents criticizing the government’s economic policy.
The Ohio State Fair opened with a goal to feel like a county fair. Fair Manager Howard S. Foust promised a bigger, down to earth exposition with more entertainment and education. Opening day featured Junior Fair Day with 4 500 exhibits and early crowding despite the 10 am governor led opening. The first All American Newspaper Boys Bicycle Derby pits 57 riders from 16 states and Puerto Rico for 6 000 in scholarships. Five new parking lots will offer free admission to children under 12 to boost attendance.
Dayton and southern Ohio report rising narcotics thefts as raids on the east coast tighten supply. Roy E. Anderson of the Federal Narcotics Bureau warns the illicit market is strained with doctors cars and drug stores targeted and Chicago still feeding limited quantities.
The method uses a glue sized stain to color knotty pine panelling. Mix raw sienna with raw lumber and Venetian red, dilute with glue size, and apply. Let dry, then soften color with a warm water cloth, shellac, and sand. Repeat until smooth, finishing with flat lacquer or rubbing varnish.
A remedy to prevent window sticking says paraffin works better than soap. Soap swells over time causing renewed trouble, whereas paraffin lasts until worn off and can be replenished. Remember this when you have painting done this fall.
Colonial hardware gains traction in small-home construction. Authentic patterns are reproduced by modern machinery and offered at competitive prices for Cape Cod and colonial style houses.
Brick homes often show loosening mortar and wall cracks with age. Homeowners should not repair themselves but hire a brick mason to assess damage and perform necessary repairs.
A shed type porch roof requires less material and labor than a gable roof. The same is true of a garage roof.
When converting attic space for living use, window placement may limit light. Use wall and ceiling treatments to reflect light, and employ shades that reflect light. Use bright accents on doors and woodwork to enhance illumination.
Proper exterior lighting on the house contributes to safety and comfort. Overhead lights by the driveway and garage doors prevent trips over bicycles and tools left out. A well lit driveway also discourages prowlers and enhances home security.
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