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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1960

Page

9

Modernizing Old Houses by Simplifying Design

The article advises viewing ornate houses as simple rectangular plans and stripping porch and trim to enable modern styling. It suggests darkening the top story with asphalt shingles, adding a connected garage via a breezeway, and using a horizontal overall look to emulate newer homes.

Repair and home tips and city actions from 1960 notices

Reader questions cover attaching birch plywood to plaster walls, sealing wide gaps on a painted wooden porch floor, and using ceramic tile for a countertop with heat resistance. The document also includes city resolutions authorizing a concession stand contract at Douglas Park and a lease of city lots to The Black Clawson Company with emergency provisions.

Wesley Calhoon Douglas Park Middletown Butler County Theat Willem Donhem William W. Donham Doris K. Schnecker Blackclawson Company Ohio Black - Clawson Company

Attic Expansion Uses 4x8 Panels for Quick Remodeling

Modern attic expansion described with 4 x 8 foot Presdwood panels used over studs to create extra space. Bevel edges and fit panels with minor contact, enabling rapid installation for ceilings and walls as a practical home improvement.

Community Organization Meetings and Clubs Schedule

A cluster of local meetings and gatherings is listed for Tuesday evening and ongoing groups. Included are Monroe Lions Club at 6 p.m. and Rotary similar times, Civitan at noon, VEW Post 6405, MHS Band Associates, FOE Lodge, SPEBSQSA, Alcoholics Anonymous at 8:30 p.m., and other unit sessions at several venues such as Manchester Hotel, Armory, High School, and Fire Halls.

Monroe Lions Club Monroe Board of Education With .Tran. Bn Armory VEW Garfield Civitan Club Manchester Rotary Club Sertoma South Middletown

Today's Crossword 33 Wing and Slaughter Houses Clues

Crossword clues list answers for 33 to 48 across in a 1960 King Features syndicated puzzle. Includes definitions for a wing wild plum swab slaughter houses Assam silkworm auditory organ place in office sharp and Greek letter.

Assam

Equa Ped Lantern with Photo Electric Eye

A steel post lantern named Equa Ped includes a photo electric eye that switches on at dark and off at daylight. The text also notes a gas space heater with a through wall vent and an optional blower accessory.

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