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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1949

Page

8

Painting Over Hairline Cracks in Plaster

Painting over plaster with map or hairline cracks requires special knowledge of paints. Ordinary paint draws oils into the cracks, causing streaks. Bridge cracks with pigmented sealer or flat paint with varnish. Apply without thinning. after first coat dries, finish with flat paint. Hairline cracks cannot be dug out. larger cracks require repair.

Enlarged floor plan offered by Structural Clay Institute

Enlarged floor plan of the home may be obtained for 1.50 from Structural Clay Products Institute at 1756 K Street NW Washington DC. Working drawings and materials specifications are available at 15.00 for the first set and 5.00 for additional sets.

Structural Clay Products Institute K Street N.W Washington, D. C

Damp Weather Causes Sticking Doors In Homes

Damp weather is often the cause of sticking doors as moisture swells the door and frame and softens paint. If the door is tight on the hinge edge, plane the hinge edge rather than the lock edge and remount hinges carefully to avoid removing too much wood.

Livability Of Home Depends On Planning

Advice on home livability stresses privacy ventilation and accessible facilities. It covers sleeping quarters, bathrooms, kitchens, storage, and the proper relation of service areas to living space, plus door hinge adjustments and hinge relocation to fix warped doors.

Bumpers On Spigots Protect Fine China at Home

A simple kitchen accessory shields faucet ends to prevent nicking and cracking of china. The small rubber protectors slip over spigots, reducing damage during regular use and washes, making fragile dinnerware safer in busy households.

Middletown Sealed Bids Sought for Gasoline and Coal

The City of Middletown Ohio invites sealed proposals for gasoline and coal through December 31 1949. Proposals must follow city forms available at City Engineer Room 311 and include bidder name residence and partners. Bid bonds of 50 dollars required. bids may be rejected. contracts due within ten days of award. city reserves right to waive informalities. Marvin D. Clark chairs the City Commission with notice dated June 11 18.

City of Middletown Ohio City Building Oy. 4 Marvin D. Clark

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