Marine Pfc Rolla Prewitt at Twin Peaks exercise
Marine Pfc Rolla C. Prewitt of Monticello joined First Marine Division troops at Camp Pendleton for Operation Twin Peaks on the California coast from May 17 to June 2. Air and ground forces used the redesigned helicopter assault carrier USS Princeton in a large scale air ground landing drill, the most extensive on the Southern California coast since 1957.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
Pfc
Rolla C. Prewitt
M. E. Prewitt
Monticello
California
U.S.S. Princeton
White Earns Track Letter at Academy
Cadet H Allen White of Monticello received a high school track letter from Wentworth Military Academy for spring varsity competition. The award, approved by the athletic council on Captain Paul Butherus’s recommendation, was presented to White at a ceremony.
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White
Academy Lexington
H. Allen White
Harold A. White
Monticello
Wentworth Military Academy
Wentworth
Paul Butherus
Varnish Tips For Best Results On Pre Finished Panels
Best results can be obtained when paneling rooms using pre finished west coast hemlock boards. Nails conceal tongue and groove. Apply a sealer with clear lacquer or varnish to enhance the wood texture.
Upward Stretch for Small Homes Adds King Size Elegance
A nationally prominent architect explains how to expand small homes upward for space and livability. Emphasizing high ceilings up to 12 feet, open areas, and wood features, the plan boosts roominess with beam ceilings, wood paneling, and clever storage. Exterior decks and sturdy Douglas fir foundations complete the low maintenance design.
Two Story Homes Return as Demand Grows for Larger Families
Large families drive a renewed interest in two story houses as builders seek greater bedroom counts. Economics favor vertical expansion with one roof over more square footage and smaller foundations. Lumber prices stay stable while new siding patterns in fir, hemlock, and cedar offer styling options.
Picture Windows Lose Favor With Women Across Nation
Reports from building congresses say women oppose picture windows for lack of view. Landscape architect Chandler D Fairbank offers a courtyard atrium as privacy solution using cedar fences vines and weathered siding to blend with the home. Wooden cabinets resist rust with new finishes preserving wood grain and color.
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Chandler D
Fairbank
OSLA
Dust Free Storage Units For Winter Clothes
A leading architect explains how to build dust proof storage units that keep summer garments clean all winter. Use wooden shelves in cedar or fir with snug hinged doors and spring latches to seal against shelf fronts.
Banquette Seating and Fence Planning Tips
Interesting decorating ideas for a breakfast nook suggest banquette seats around a corner or square space with foam cushions and durable fabrics. Fir wood is recommended for seats and wall paneling, with panel textures varying from smooth planed to rustic knotty grades. Neighbors may share fence design planning and costs.
Earnest Miller Among Nine With Straight A's at University of Dubuque
DUBUQUE The University of Dubuque registrar William Rozeboom released the names of nine students who earned straight A grades in the second semester of the 1958 59 school year. Earnest Miller of Martelle also posted only A grades for the full academic year.
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Dubuque
Earnest Miller
Ellis Miller
Martelle
William Rozeboom
University of Dubuque
Miller
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Dierck
Skomont Lumber
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Mairtelle
Iowa
Great Plains
Monikello
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