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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1950
Page
4
David Loman of Hamilton will be paroled July 19 from the Ohio penitentiary, per the State Pardon and Parole Commission. He was convicted of auto theft and sentenced December 1, 1944, with John Blake co indicted on August 19, 1944, in the theft of Fred Kattleman’s car.
Names, suits, and divorces filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court include Albert J. Green suing Paul F. Braden to fulfill a program agreement. Mitchell Turner seeking damages from Windrite Robinson for a June 3 1948 collision. the estate of George M Fulrmann appraised at 8284 09. Maudie Wells versus Carl Wells. William C Dickerson versus Virginia Dickerson. and multiple divorces granted including Lillian S Kolb from Edward G Kolb and Harold Moon from Gladys Moon among others.
Hazel Vandenberg, wife of a U S senator, died after a hospital stay following her final illness. Born July 25 1882 in Ft Wayne Indiana she had been a Detroit advertising woman and married the senator June 14 1918 after his first wife died. The couple had three children and kept close ties to Grand Rapids Michigan. The Senate expressed profound regret during a lengthy rent control debate. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
The City of Middletown Ohio invites sealed proposals for furnishing leasing installing and possibly purchasing about 130 parking meters for six months with a $500 bid bond. Proposals due June 19 at noon in the City Engineer office. Contracts to be signed within 10 days. city reserves right to reject all bids.
A design guide urges modernizing older houses to boost comfort, value, and appearance. It favors cement or cinder block exteriors, wide chimneys, porches, and large windows, with insulation, updated heating, and ample storage boosting efficiency and year round comfort.
The article explains that keeping water storage tank temperatures below 212 degrees prevents rust from loosening and flowing to faucets. It notes galvanized iron pipes and hot water tanks accumulate rust unless boiling occurs, while non-rusting piping deposits iron on tank and pipe sides unless disturbed by boiling. It also cites safety to prevent scalding.
A grease interceptor is required to prevent clogging from the automatic dishwasher or kitchen sink. It can be placed under the sink or along the drainage system and should be accessible for cleaning. Modern interceptors use baffles to direct grease upward while waste water exits below.
Sticking sagging or bulky doors and windows come from poor hinges latches and other hardware. Architects say top quality hardware is economical despite its higher upfront cost recommending about two percent of house cost for solid brass bronze aluminum or wrought iron fittings. Ensure solid metal not steel with fake finish and prefer heavy cast pieces over thin stamped ones.
Thawing frozen pipes with a steady flame can burst the pipe. Burlap wrap around the pipe and soak with boiling water to thaw safely. If a pipe has burst, shut off water, open all faucets, and call a plumber.
A fireplace must have a separate flue with a cross section area not smaller than one tenth the area of the fireplace opening. This standard ensures adequate airflow and safe venting of combustion gases.
Practical guidance for building a low cost home with planning tips from winter consultations with architects and builders. Emphasizes 2 story design saves space, simple lines cut costs, drywall over plaster, mineral wool insulation, attic sealing, wide eaves, truss roofs, 4 inch module room sizing, prefabricated closets, and economical baseboard options.
Legal Notice No 1095 invites sealed proposals to supply gasoline through December 3 1950 and coal through December 31 1950 for Middletown Ohio. Bids must include a $50 surety and be delivered to the City Engineer. Proposals rejected or contracts not executed within ten days trigger forfeiture of the bid bond. City Commission may waive informalities. Francys S Carmody chairman. June 10-17.
Winter care tips urge protection for thousands of fall planted saplings. Bind trunks with rubber hose loops, fasten with three wires to stakes, and ensure no wire harms the tree. Burley wrapping guards against rodent gnawing while remove ice and snow before heavy loads cause breakage.
A two way electric switch installed at the top and bottom of a stair flight provides convenient control of hall lights, reducing the risk of trips or falls on dark stairs.
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