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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1950
Page
6
A homemaking guide outlines four lighting principles including sufficient task light, glare control, even distribution, and correct light direction. It explains direct semi direct and indirect schemes with examples from fixtures and rooms, plus tips from Home Lighting Advisors and decorative planning for economy and comfort.
A wall provides privacy in a garden whether high or low brick or shrubs. Low walls suit small gardens while high walls serve as a plant backdrop. For terrace dining privacy is essential and should be hidden from public view. Lighting can showcase flowers by night with restraint to avoid parklike appearance.
Dust harms varnish results, so keep all materials and tools dust free. Authorities urge dust free rooms, clean brushes, and varnish cans closed when not in use.
The article notes I E S lamp examples and a shift to semi indirect and direct lighting to cut glare and harsh shadows. It emphasizes reflective lighting and painting ceilings dull white or ivory to smooth illumination and reduce eye strain in young readers.
Federal Housing Administration officials advise careful planning when selecting a hot water storage tank. A common rule uses 20 gallons per bedroom with a minimum of 30 gallons, but individual needs and tank quality matter. Horizontal mounting above heat source helps use the full capacity, while corrosion risk rises with higher temperatures.
New wood preservatives enter the market usable by brushing spraying or dipping. Some offer moisture repellence and toxicity to deter insects. They guard against decay from fungus or bacteria. One marine use product uses metallic salts in a liquid. once absorbed into wood they are insoluble in water and non volatile.
Closets feature paneled mirrors offering decorative value and practical use at a lower cost than a single cheval glass, appealing to budget minded homeowners seeking space saving elegance.
Rev Russell W Gallo preaches at First Presbyterian with the text Wherefore driest thou un to me Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward A corporation meeting follows the morning service Progressives and taxis group events at 5 30 and 6 30 with dinners and guest speakers tied to January 19 activities at 600 Stanley St Belgrade and related church events
Oakland Presbyterian Church outlines a Sunday schedule with services at 9 15 a m junior and senior church services at 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Richard E Moore titled The Church will Go a covered dish dinner followed by the annual congregational meeting at 1 15 p m with officer elections and year planning newly elected officers will meet for orientation Wednesday evening and be ordained and installed January 22 at the regular service choir rehearsal is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m
John Draxler newly elected president will lead Saturday Youth for Christ service at 7:30 p m Sunday school opens at 2:30 p m with church services at 3:15 p m The Rev Sanford Williams pastor will speak on Finding and Filling One s Place in Gods Program The pastor will head the Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer and praise service Officers and Budget committee meet Tuesday 7 30 p m at Sam Schmidt 2004 Grand Ave
Union Baptist Church will open Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Miss Annetta Moore to discuss A New and Daring Fellowship. Rev R L Robinson will preach at 11 15 a m with a 2 30 p m bus to Glendale Ohio where he will not preach. Choirs will sing at the A M E Church in Glendale and evening worship is at 7 30 p m.
The Mayfield church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m in the Mayfield School Auditorium with Harry S Bailey as superintendent in charge The Rev Frank E Sowards will preach at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m A midweek prayer meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Emmett Muterspaw Sr Lambert on St
The Rev Byron H Sprague will preach the regular service with the theme God is Omnipotent and the installation of the new Sunday school superintendent Mrs Fred Roosa and all officers and teachers will occur. A legal notice Dart includes divorce action filed in Butler County Ohio case 64741 by Glenn Tincher against Jeannette Glisson Tincher with response due by February 18 1950 and another notice regarding First National Bank of Middletown Ohio seeking judgment and foreclosure on mortgage 6682 to Ralph Clayton Warmoth and Vivian Gertrude Warmoth with balance 4723 33 dollars and interest four percent due February 25 1950. attorney Elliott D Levey listed.
Somerville Presbyterian Church held a congregational meeting last week with officers reelected: Mrs E C Muff and W E Howe as elders Roy Eiler as trustee Mrs D B Reed treasurer Herman Faber clerK and Mrs Isaac Baker and Mrs T B Kelsey as pianists A joint meeting of the Ladies Aid Society and Bible Study Group met with Mrs Ed Snavely assisting The Methodist Church hosted a birthday supper for Rev R A Norris Other church events and local visits are noted including members visiting and illness updates
A former Columbus boxer Al Gahn aged 38 will be paroled from Ohio Penitentiary on February 15 after serving one year of a one to seven year sentence for receiving and concealing stolen property from Mansfield Dayton Cincinnati Columbus and other cities. A Hammond electric organ was recently installed in Zion Lutheran Church on First Ave announced by the church committee.
Mrs. Thomas Kennel hosted the Young Married Card Club with guests including Mrs. Robert Hughes and Mrs. Gail Mitzel. Numerous visits and guestings followed across Liberty Township and nearby towns with gatherings at homes, hospital updates, and club meetings through the week.
John W. Wendel Butler County Treasurer announces levies for 1949. General Fund 2.12 mills, Bond Retirement 0.05, Conservancy 0.06, total county levy 2.23 mills.
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