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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1957
Page
10
An industry leader notes homeowners can cut costs by using an area rug with an 14 inch border of exposed hardwood in a 12 by 14 room. The practice reduces required carpet area by 37.5 percent, potentially offsetting the cost of a full hardwood floor. Lifetime economy of floors is highlighted versus periodic re carpeting.
Shellac is a natural commodity with many uses and easy application. It should be thinned with high quality denatured alcohol for most work, and antifreeze should not be used as a thinner.
Bonnie Jean Garland, a minor, by her mother Ruby Bailey, filed for divorce from Richard Garland in the Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio case 866 on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Defendant must answer by November 9 1957 or petition may be granted. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep Deputy Charlotte F Hermann Maxwell Finkleman Attorney. Dates Sept 23 30 Oct 7 14 21 28.
A compact 60 foot lot house by Herman H. York titled HW-74 offers three bedroom suites and three baths. The lower level includes a complete apartment option with its own living room and possible hobby or study area. A workshop, outdoor terrace, and two car garage complete the design with an emphasis on spacious feel despite limited space.
A living room edge features a brick planter and a two way fireplace seen from living and dining rooms. The fireplace extends toward the rear into the kitchen, which includes an indoor charcoal grille space and a long 19 foot plus counter. The kitchen is styled for family living with a double sink and hot surface burners.
The house features a kitchen with dishwasher and refrigerator, dining area near an indoor grille, and a laundry off one side of the kitchen with a spacious pantry. The top wing has a large 13 1/2 by 15 foot bedroom with bath, vanity, and walk in closet. upstairs plants add charm. A terrace level family recreation room with an angled bar and optional apartment space leads to an outdoor terrace with grille and picnic table. The open cellar provides workshop space and storage. exterior uses brick and vertical boards with asphalt shingle roof. interior includes oak floors and insulated walls. York notes flexible bedroom planning lets the house grow with the family.
Aluminum paint provides a moisture barrier as its flakes form a continuous metal layer. Choose among three types for metal masonry exterior wood or door surfaces and brush rather than spray when used as a wood primer. Clean aluminum brushes with solvent or powder-type cleaner for later use.
Avoid applying aluminum paint over whitewash as it won’t adhere well. Do not use it to brighten dark spaces like closets or stairways despite high light reflectivity. Do not skip rust inhibitors before painting metal such as red lead. United States Bureau of Standards notes metallic finishes on radiators reduce heat emission.
The tongue and grooving of modern flooring allow snug joints. Applicators drive nails through the tongues at about a 50 degree angle and, in the approved procedure, countersinking nails is required.
Dr. Ralph E. Dwork Ohio state health director was named to the National Advisory Committee on Chronic Illness and Health of the Aged. The 13 appointees were chosen by Surgeon General Leroy E. Burney of the Public Health Service and will meet in Washington this Thursday and Friday.
From Roslyn Heights New York J B writes about replacing a fireplace wall with brick masonry and the load issues involved. If a foundation ledge exists on slab construction there is no support problem but otherwise floor cutting and steel angles may be needed. Alternatives include thin brick facing and imitation brick fixed by adhesives or nailed with a flange.
A handy market item for hiding drywall seams is perforated tape about 2 inches wide. It binds and seals joints, usually made of heavy paper and fiber. Apply tape over seams, then spread a coat of spackle to produce a smooth finish.
The Butler County Board of Commissioners seeks to void a 1903 United States reservation clause and obtain full ownership of the Old Post Office Building site in Hamilton. The suit, Case No. 76309, names Elizabeth M. Thomas's heirs and other defendants, with a filing date of September 24, 1957 and a response deadline of November 30, 1957. Proceedings are in the Common Pleas Court.
Most manufacturers advise removing old coverings before tiling. If the old tile is smooth solid and properly installed and completely free of oil dirt and wax, laying new tile over it can proceed with care.
Homemaking specialists urge regular floor care to boost room appeal. New liquid cleans and waxes in one step, applied with a long handled tool, preventing kneeling. After drying, floors gleam with enhanced grain and color.
The guide explains laying new tile over existing flooring by spreading adhesive on small areas and placing tiles. A felt underlayment can add resiliency, but both underlayment and tiles increase floor height significantly.
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