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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1970
Page
10
The Living’s Southern Colonial home showcases bow windows, a two story portico, and a center hall design. Architect Herman H. York relocates the family room to the dining room area with open access to the kitchen and dinette. An oversized foyer creates a dramatic entry while the rear patio connects to the family room through an open plan.
The residence features a dinette with direct outdoor access, a 114 square foot garden store at the rear of the two car garage, plus two additional storage spaces. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms in a rectangle around a central hall, a split hall bath with two lavatories, and a master ensuite with stall shower. A full basement under the main rectangle provides extra storage and stairs from the kitchen access. Exterior styling mirrors early house details with multi-paned windows paneled shutters pedimented doorway carriage lamps and moulded cornices in a monochrome front door and shutter scheme. The garage could be located at the side without altering exterior appearance.
Doorbell issues are common and the test for pushbuttons is simple. Disconnect the two wires, inspect terminals for looseness, and use a screwdriver across the screws to check for ringing. If needed, clean contacts or replace the pushbutton. if the bell still fails, the problem may lie with the bell, batteries, or transformer.
Message requests payment for prints of Design No S-36 at 50 cents each and asks the recipient to print their name clearly.
An AP News style piece covers proper sawing techniques, tool selection, and sharpening tips. It explains angles for cross cutting and ripping, tooth types for cross cut and rip saws, and when to sharpen versus replace a dull saw. It also includes a 1970 Middletown Ohio resolution about a sewage treatment grant.
In Bonn eight housewives seek extra housekeeping money by taking part time work. The report notes a trend of women balancing home duties with paid hours as economic needs rise.
City Commission of Middletown Ohio schedules a public hearing for April 21 1970 to review a modified use plan for east Breiel Boulevard property to build an apartment development named Del Ray in the D-2 district. Planning Commission approved and referred to the City Commission for confirmation. documents available with the Clerk for public inspection.
The portable electric drill remains a staple for home use with growth in popularity among women. It holes wood and metal and, with accessories, enables many tasks. Deluxe models with shockproof housings and kits help new buyers, while careful operation prevents wandering bits and damage.
The guide explains pegboard organization for drill bits and center marks, correct pressure to avoid stalling, and securing hardwood, metal, and masonry work. It covers center punches, lubrication with turpentine, backers for thin metal, carbide tips for masonry, and bit removal while powered. It notes the quarter inch drill as common and suggests larger sizes for bigger holes.
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